1.Severe Intravascular Large B-cell Lymphoma Presenting as Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: A Case Report
Jianhua LI ; Wei HUANG ; Qing ZHANG ; Weiyuan LUO ; Yanqiong WU ; Xiukai CHEN
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2026;17(1):115-119
Intravascular large B-cell lymphoma(IVLBCL) is a rare and aggressive type of lymphoma with diverse and nonspecific clinical manifestations, often leading to misdiagnosis. This article reports a case of IVLBCL in a middle-aged male patient who initially presented with pulmonary arterial hypertension(PAH). The patient exhibited progressive hypoxemia and PAH, showing poor response to standard PAH therapy. Laboratory tests indicated a hyperinflammatory state and significantly elevated lactate dehydrogenase levels, while imaging revealed diffuse bilateral lung lesions. Random skin biopsy identified atypical B lymphocytes within subcutaneous capillaries, confirming the diagnosis of IVLBCL. Following treatment with the ZR-CHOP regimen, the patient's symptoms and laboratory parameters improved markedly. By reviewing relevant literature, this article systematically outlines the diagnostic and therapeutic process of this case, aiming to provide insights for the clinical recognition of such rare presentations.
2.Ancient and Modern Application and Key Information Analysis of Classic Formula Erchentang
Qing TANG ; Lyuyuan LIANG ; Jialei CAO ; Lan LIU ; Hejia WAN ; Chengxin LUO ; Bingqi WEI ; Yamin KONG ; Bingxiang MA ; Wenli SHI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(1):262-270
Erchentang is a classic formula widely used by medical practitioners throughout history. In this paper,ancient and modern literature of Erchentang were collected, and bibliometrics was employed to analyze its historic evolution,prescription meaning,herbs origin, processing method,preparation methods, and clinical application. A total of 84 pieces of data were collected, and 58 pieces of data involving 53 ancient medical Chinese books were screened, sorted, and processed. Combined with research of modern scholars,the research has found that the Erchentang originated from the Taiping Huimin Huiye Shijie Fang compiled by the Imperial Medical Bureau of the Song Dynasty. The basic information about the origin of the drugs is quite clear. Pinelliae rhizoma in the formula is the dried tuber of Pinellia ternata. Citri exocarpium rubrum is the dried mature peel of Citrus reticulata and its cultivated varieties, with the inner white membrane removed. Poria is the whitest dry sclerotia of Poria cocos; Glycyrrhizae radix et rhizoma is the dried root and rhizome of the Glycyrrhiza uralensis. The dosage is 5.70 g Pinelliae rhizome and Citri exocarpium rubrum, 3.43 g Poria, and 1.69 g Glycyrrhizae radix et rhizoma praeparata cum melle. During the decoction process, the above-mentioned herbs should be chopped, with 300 mL water, 7 g ginger in thick slices, and 2 g Mume fructus added, and it was then simmered together to 180 mL. After removing the medicinal residue, it can be taken warmly. Erchentang has the effect of drying dampness and resolving phlegm, regulating Qi and harmonizing the middle. It can be used in treating the syndrome of phlegm and dampness,as well as symptoms such as frequent cough,white phlegm,fullness in chest and diaphragm,nausea and vomiting,limb drowsiness,anorexia,dizziness,palpitations,white and greasy tongue coating, and slippery pulse. The above results provide reference for future research and development of Erchentang.
3.Influencing factors for condom use among men who have sex with men
LIU Jing ; ZHU Han ; YIN Jue ; XIA Manman ; LU Yi ; DAI Qing ; GU Chengjie ; LUO Zhen
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2026;38(2):115-118
Objective:
To investigate the status of condom use and its influencing factors among men who have sex with men (MSM), so as to provide a basis for improving condom utilization rates and AIDS prevention and control in this population.
Methods:
From May to October 2024, a snowball sampling method was employed to recruit MSM in Songjiang District, Shanghai Municipality. Self-administered questionnaires were used to collect data on demographic characteristics, AIDS-related knowledge, sexual behaviors, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), and condom use in the past six months. Multivariable logistic regression model was used to analyze the influencing factors for consistent condom use.
Results:
A total of 921 MSM were surveyed, with a median age of 29.00 (interquartile range, 9.00) years. Among them, 697 (75.68%) were aware of AIDS-related knowledge, 826 (89.69%) expressed willingness to use PrEP, and 835 (90.66%) were willing to use PEP. Additionally, 787 (85.45%) MSM reported their age at first homosexual intercourse as ≥18 years, while 519 (56.35%) reported consistent condom use in the past six months. Multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that MSM who were aware of AIDS-related knowledge (OR=0.582, 95% CI: 0.423-0.801), willing to use PrEP (OR =0.611, 95% CI: 0.385-0.969), and whose age at first homosexual intercourse was <18 years (OR=0.480, 95% CI: 0.330-0.700) were less likely to consistent use condoms.
Conclusion
The proportion of consistent condom use among the MSM remains relatively low, which is primarily associated with AIDS-related knowledge, willingness to use PrEP, and the age at first homosexual intercourse.
4.Current status and associated factors of sleep problems among preschool children in Hainan Province
Chinese Journal of School Health 2026;47(4):517-521
Objective:
To understand the current status and associated factors of sleep problems among preschool children in Hainan Province, so as to provide scientific evidence for improving sleep health in this population.
Methods:
From January 2021 to June 2022, a total of 4 105 preschool children aged 3-6 years from 62 kindergartens in Hainan Province were selected using stratified cluster random sampling method. Demographic information and lifestyle habits were collected through the Hainan Province Child Growth and Development Survey Questionnaire. The Children s Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ) was employed to assess sleep status. Unconditional binary Logistic regression model was applied to investigate the associated factors of sleep problems among preschool children.
Results:
The overall CSHQ score for children was 58.03±18.84, with 80.95% of preschool children exhibiting sleep related issues. The top three most prevalent sleep problem domains were bedtime resistance (72.42%), sleep anxiety ( 54.88 %), and parasomnias (38.86%). Logistic regression analysis revealed that higher family annual income ( OR=0.60, 95%CI = 0.45-0.79), higher maternal education level ( OR=0.53, 95%CI =0.32-0.89), regular or daily vitamin D supplementation ( OR=0.77, 95%CI =0.60-0.99), and fully self initiated eating behavior ( OR=0.71, 95%CI =0.59-0.85) were negatively related with children s sleep problems; in addition, screen exposure ( OR=1.27, 95%CI =1.06-1.51) and picky eating ( OR= 1.47 , 95%CI =1.21-1.78) were positively related to children s sleep problems (all P <0.05).
Conclusion
The high detection rate of sleep problems among preschool children in Hainan Province is multifactorially associated with family environment, dietary habits, and lifestyle behaviors.
5.Study on the capture of Helicobacter pylori released from Candida using immunomagnetic bead
Tingting LUO ; Jianchao SUN ; Tingxiu YANG ; Xiaoli XU ; Guzhen CUI ; Qing LUO ; Shuwei ZHUO ; Qi LIU ; Zhenghong CHEN
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2026;61(3):402-408
ObjectiveTo investigate the ability of clinically isolated, Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)-specific gene polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-positive gastric, vaginal, and fecal Candida to release H. pylori. MethodsResuscitate 4 strains of H. pylori -specific 16S rDNA and ureA gene PCR-positive Candida strains isolated in laboratory from clinical sources, including 1 strain of gastric Candida, 1 strain of fecal Candida, 2 strains of vaginal Candida and the standard Candida albicans strain ATCC10231 (Ca10231). The presence of H. pylori-specific ureA in the 5 strains of Candida isolates was confirmed by PCR. The aforementioned strains of Candida and H.pylori were inoculated into urea medium and cultured in a constant temperature incubator at 37 ℃. The color change of the medium was observed daily. A change in the medium's color from yellow to red indicated the presence of urease activity. Then, the five strains of Candida and H. pylori were co-incubated with the magnetic beads coated with H. pylori antibodies respectively. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was employed to observe the presence of bacilli adsorbed on the surface of the magnetic beads. PCR was used to detect the presence of H.pylori-specific 16S rDNA and ureA genes on magnetic beads. ResultsThe PCR analysis of the ureA gene in the four Candida isolates was positive, whereas the Ca10231 strain tested negative. Upon culturing the four Candida isolates on urea medium, the medium color changed from yellow to red which was determined to be urease positive, while the medium containing Ca10231 remained unchanged, which was urease negative. SEM revealed that bacilli could be observed on the surface of magnetic beads co-incubated with the 4 strains of Candida of clinical origin and H.pylori isolate. Specifically, PCR testing of the magnetic beads co-incubated with one vaginal Candida, one gastric Candida and H.pylori isolate showed positive results for the 16S rDNA and ureA genes of H. pylori; however, the PCR tests for the two genes were negative for the magnetic beads co-incubated with the other two Candida isolate. ConclusionThis study demonstrates that H. pylori-specific genes Candida can release H. pylori.
6.Epidemiological characteristics of poisonous mushroom-related foodborne disease incidents in Chongqing in 2010-2024
Qing LUO ; Shuquan LUO ; Ping FENG ; Rongsheng FU ; Longfeng CHENG ; Ya WU ; Jingrong CHEN
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2026;37(4):36-40
Objective To analyze the epidemiological characteristics of poisonous mushroom-related foodborne disease incidents in Chongqing from 2010 to 2024, and to provide a scientific basis for effective prevention and control of mushroom-related foodborne diseases. Methods Data of poisonous mushroom related foodborne disease incidents reported by the CDCs of 39 districts and counties in Chongqing from 2010 to 2024 were collected, and their epidemic characteristics were analyzed. Results A total of 264 poisonous mushroom poisoning outbreaks were reported in Chongqing from 2010 to 2024, resulting in 1 046 cases of illness, 543 hospitalizations, and 15 deaths, with a mortality rate of 1.43%. The peak of poisoning incidents was from June to October, accounting for 89.02% of the total number of incidents. The top three high-incidence areas were Pengshui Miao Tujia Autonomous County, Dianjiang County, and Nanchuan District. Poisonous mushroom poisoning incidents occurring in household settings, accidental picking and ingestion, and cases involving unidentified mushroom species accounted for 89.02%, 83.33%, and 90.15% of all foodborne disease outbreak incidents, respectively. Conclusion Foodborne disease incidents related to poisonous mushrooms in Chongqing City show an upward trend, and the effectiveness of prevention and control needs to be improved. Based on their seasonal, regional and household clustering characteristics, efforts should be made before the peak season of mushroom poisoning in high-risk areas, targeting key populations with health education, monitoring and early warning, food safety supervision, and medical treatment.
7.Value of C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 16 combined with C-C motif chemokine ligand 21 in predicting pulmonary function impairment and disease control in children with allergic rhinitis-asthma syndrome
Qing LI ; Tingting LUO ; Yujia CHENG
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2025;29(18):62-69
Objective To investigate the value of C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 16(CXCL16)combined with C-C motif chemokine ligand 21(CCL21)in predicting pulmonary function impairment and disease control in children with childhood allergic rhinitis-asthma syndrome(CARAS).Methods A total of 108 children with CARAS(CARAS group),108 children with simple asthma(asthma group),and 108 children with simple allergic rhinitis(AR group)admitted to Baoji People's Hospital of Shaanxi Province from January 2022 to December 2024 were prospectively selected.The levels of CXCL16 and CCL21 in peripheral blood and pulmonary function indicators[peak expiratory flow(PEF),percentage of predicted forced expiratory volume in one second(FEV1%pred),and ratio of forced expiratory volume in one second to forced vital capacity(FEV1/FVC)]were compared among the groups.Pearson correlation analysis was used to explore the correlations of the levels of CXCL16 and CCL21 in peripheral blood with pulmonary function indicators in children with CARAS.After com-pletion of treatment,a 3-month follow-up was conducted,and the children with CARAS were divid-ed into poorly controlled group and well-controlled group according to disease control status.Multi-variate Logistic regression and receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve analyses were used to analyze the relationships of the levels of CXCL16 and CCL21 in peripheral blood with poor disease control in children with CARAS and their predictive efficacy.Results The levels of CXCL16 and CCL21 in peripheral blood in the AR group,asthma group,and CARAS group increased sequential-ly,while PEF,FEV1%pred,and FEV1/FVC decreased sequentially(P<0.05).There were no statistically significant differences in the levels of CXCL16 and CCL21 in peripheral blood,PEF,FEV 1%pred,and FEV1/FVC among the pollen group,dust mite group,animal dander group,and other groups(P>0.05).Pearson correlation analysis showed that the levels of CXCL16 and CCL21 in peripheral blood in children with CARAS were negatively correlated with PEF,FEV 1%pred,and FEV1/FVC(r=-0.629,-0.668,-0.710,-0.645,-0.672,-0.697,P<0.001).After a 3-month follow-up,the rate of poor disease control after treatment among the 108 children with CARAS was 47.22%(51/108).Univariate analysis showed that total immunoglobulin E(IgE),eosinophil(EOS)count,fractional exhaled nitric oxide(FeNO),PEF,FEV1%pred,FEV1/FVC,CXCL16,and CCL21 were associated with poor disease control in children with CARAS(P<0.05).Logistic regression analysis showed that high EOS count,high FeNO,high CXCL16,and high CCL21 were independent risk factors for poor disease control in children with CARAS(P<0.05).ROC curve analysis showed that the areas under the curve for peripheral blood CXCL16 lev-el,CCL21 level,and their combination in predicting poor disease control in children with CARAS were 0.843,0.820,and 0.917,respectively.The predictive efficacy of their combination was bet-ter than that of peripheral blood CXCL16 level or CCL21 level alone(Z=2.054,2.312;P=0.040,0.021).Conclusion Elevated levels of CXCL16 and CCL21 in peripheral blood are close-ly associated with decreased pulmonary function and poor disease control in children with CARAS,and their combination has a high predictive efficacy for poor disease control.
8.Risk factors and assessment model construction of nocturnal hypoxemia in patients with obstructive sleep apnea
Xianlan LYU ; Jinxian LUO ; Qing FENG ; Hui CHEN ; Xiang WANG
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2025;29(18):111-116
Objective To explore the risk factors for nocturnal hypoxemia in patients with ob-structive sleep apnea(OSA)and construct an assessment model.Methods A total of 303 patients with OSA diagnosed by polysomnography(PSG)were selected as research objects.Based on PSG re-sults,they were divided into case group(171 patients with hypoxemia)and control group(132 pa-tients without hypoxemia).Materials were compared between the two groups;multivariable Logistic re-gression analysis was used to screen risk factors for nocturnal hypoxemia in OSA patients and construct a risk assessment model.Value of the model was evaluated by the area under the curve(AUC)of the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve and K-fold cross-validation.Results The case group had significantly higher values in age,body mass index(BMI),neck circumference,proportion of smokers,hemoglobin,red cell distribution width(RDW),apnea-hypopnea index(AHI),the longest apnea duration(LAD),snoring index,and percentage of apnea-hypopnea duration to total sleep time(AHT%)when compared to the control group(P<0.05).Logistic regression analysis showed that high BMI,high RDW,long LAD,and high AHT%were risk factors for nocturnal hypoxemia in OSA patients(P<0.05).AUC value(0.952)of the ROC curve of the assessment model constructed based on these factors was higher than the AUC values of BMI(0.833),RDW(0.780),LAD(0.866),and AHT%(0.898)alone.One hundred times of 10-fold cross-validation demonstrated that the assessment model had good generalization ability.Conclusion Nocturnal hypoxemia in OSA patients is associated with high BMI,high RDW,long LAD,and high AHT%.The model constructed based on these factors plays an important role in evaluating nocturnal hypoxemia in OSA patients.
9.Risk factors for in-hospital mortality in patients with acute myocardial infarction undergoing emergency percutaneous coronary intervention
Anheng LIU ; Qing GUO ; Xupeng BAI ; Lijun LI ; Jianping LUO
Military Medical Sciences 2025;49(2):114-118
Objective To study the risk factors for in-hospital mortality in patients with acute myocardial infarction(AMI)undergoing emergency percutaneous coronary intervention(EPCI).Methods Nine hundred and eight patients with acute myocardial infarction(AMI)who underwent EPCI at Beijing Jingmei Group General Hospital between September 2016 and December 2022 were enrolled and divided into an in-hospital death group(36 cases)and a survival group(872 cases)based on in-hospital outcomes.The basic information,clinical indicators,results of coronary angiography,outcomes of EPCI,and complications were compared between the two groups.Multiple logistic regression analysis was conducted to identify the risk factors for in-hospital mortality during EPCI.Results The age and serum creatinine levels of the death group were higher than those of the survival group(P<0.05),and the estimated glomerular filtration rate(eGFR)and hemoglobin(Hb)levels were lower than those of the survival group(P<0.05).The proportion of diabetes mellitus,cerebral infarction,cardiogenic shock,left main culprit lesion,rapid ventricular arrhythmia,TIMI flow grade<3 after EPCI for culprit vessel,and intra-aortic balloon pump(IABP)implantation in the death group were higher than those of the survival group(P<0.05).The results of multiple logistic regression analysis showed that age,cardiogenic shock,TIMI flow grade<3 after culprit vessel intervention,and rapid ventricular arrhythmia had a statistically significant impact on in-hospital mortality in EPCI(P<0.05).Conclusion Age,cardiogenic shock,TIMI flow grade<3 after PCI for culprit vessels,and rapid ventricular arrhythmia are independent risk factors for in-hospital mortality in EPCI patients with AMI.
10.Progress on the role of carboxyhemoglobin in neonatal hemolytic jaundice accompanied with myocardial injury
Xin QING ; Jimo ZHU ; Yu LUO ; Binzhi TANG
International Journal of Pediatrics 2025;52(10):681-684
Neonatal jaundice is commonly seen in early postnatal days,and is partly caused by hemolysis. It has been found that hemolytic jaundice in neonates is often accompanied with myocardial injury,which may pose a threat to their health. However,the pathogenic mechanism remains unclear. This review focuses on the potential mechanisms of myocardial injury associated with hemolytic jaundice,particularly highlighting the role of carboxyhemoglobin(COHb)as a potential contributor. Emerging evidence suggests that COHb,a hemolytic metabolite,can cause myocardial injury through mechanisms such as influencing oxygen metabolism and exerting cytotoxic effects,particularly in neonates who are susceptible to hypoxia. The review aims to summarize the latest research progress in this field,to facilitate early prediction,early detection,and timely intervention for hemolytic jaundice accompanied with myocardial injury,while providing novel therapeutic strategies and targets.


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