1.A visual analysis of research hotspots of H-type vessels in various bone diseases
Hao PENG ; Qigang CHEN ; Zhen SHEN
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2026;30(3):760-769
BACKGROUND:H-type vessels(CD31hiEmcnhi)possess unique functionalities that offer new perspectives and entry points for comprehensively understanding the mechanisms of vascular-mediated bone metabolism regulation.This has triggered a significant paradigm shift in bone science research from a"bone-centric"approach to an"integrative bone-vascular"framework.OBJECTIVE:To perform a visual analysis based on literature data in the field of H-type vessels,aiming to identify research hotspots and emerging trends.METHODS:A systematic search was conducted in the CNKI and Web of Science databases for English and Chinese publications related to H-type vessels,covering the period from 2014 to 2024.The CiteSpace 6.2.R4 information visualization software was utilized to analyze and visualize data on publication countries,authors,institutions,keywords,and timeline views.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)A total of 59 Chinese and 185 English publications were included in the analysis.Since the introduction of the H-type vessel concept in 2014,the number of related research publications has been steadily increasing,accompanied by a significant growth in academic output.China leads the research in this domain,with major institutions including Southern Medical University,Sichuan University,and Shanghai Jiao Tong University.Keyword analysis indicated that current research hotspots primarily focus on the generation and regulatory mechanisms of H-type vessels,their roles in bone formation and remodeling,and their associations with bone metabolic diseases.Additionally,emerging keywords such as"induced membrane,""cartilage repair,"and"traditional Chinese medicine"suggest that research is progressively moving towards diversification and multidisciplinary integration.(2)H-type vessels play a crucial role in the development and progression of bone diseases,and relevant studies are pivotal for a deeper understanding of the physiological and pathological processes of bone tissue.Future research should further elucidate the specific mechanisms of H-type vessels in various disease contexts and promote the clinical translation of basic research findings.These efforts will provide innovative ideas and strategies for the prevention and treatment of bone-related diseases.
2.A visual analysis of research hotspots of H-type vessels in various bone diseases
Hao PENG ; Qigang CHEN ; Zhen SHEN
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2026;30(3):760-769
BACKGROUND:H-type vessels(CD31hiEmcnhi)possess unique functionalities that offer new perspectives and entry points for comprehensively understanding the mechanisms of vascular-mediated bone metabolism regulation.This has triggered a significant paradigm shift in bone science research from a"bone-centric"approach to an"integrative bone-vascular"framework.OBJECTIVE:To perform a visual analysis based on literature data in the field of H-type vessels,aiming to identify research hotspots and emerging trends.METHODS:A systematic search was conducted in the CNKI and Web of Science databases for English and Chinese publications related to H-type vessels,covering the period from 2014 to 2024.The CiteSpace 6.2.R4 information visualization software was utilized to analyze and visualize data on publication countries,authors,institutions,keywords,and timeline views.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)A total of 59 Chinese and 185 English publications were included in the analysis.Since the introduction of the H-type vessel concept in 2014,the number of related research publications has been steadily increasing,accompanied by a significant growth in academic output.China leads the research in this domain,with major institutions including Southern Medical University,Sichuan University,and Shanghai Jiao Tong University.Keyword analysis indicated that current research hotspots primarily focus on the generation and regulatory mechanisms of H-type vessels,their roles in bone formation and remodeling,and their associations with bone metabolic diseases.Additionally,emerging keywords such as"induced membrane,""cartilage repair,"and"traditional Chinese medicine"suggest that research is progressively moving towards diversification and multidisciplinary integration.(2)H-type vessels play a crucial role in the development and progression of bone diseases,and relevant studies are pivotal for a deeper understanding of the physiological and pathological processes of bone tissue.Future research should further elucidate the specific mechanisms of H-type vessels in various disease contexts and promote the clinical translation of basic research findings.These efforts will provide innovative ideas and strategies for the prevention and treatment of bone-related diseases.
3.Construction and Clinical Validation of a Deep Learning-Based Automatic Measurement Model for Palmar Tilt and Radial Inclination in Distal Radius Fractures
Guoda DAI ; Jianwei WANG ; Mao WU ; Bin KANG ; Yang SHAO ; Hengyan CUI ; Shaoshuo LI ; Tingchen ZHU ; Zhen HUA ; Zhongming SHEN ; Jintao LIU ; Ming ZHOU
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(10):1093-1100
ObjectiveTo construct an automatic measurement model for palmar tilt and radial inclination suitable for traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) clinical scenarios, and to validate its accuracy and efficiency in TCM manipulative reduction settings. MethodsData on anteroposterior (AP) and lateral X-rays of distal radius fractures were collected from patients admitted to 18 TCM/ integrated TCM and western medicine hospitals in Jiangsu province between September 1st, 2023, and September 1st, 2024, via the Jiangsu Diagnosis and Treatment Big Data Platform for TCM Dominant Diseases. A medical image segmentation framework based on multi-scale feature fusion and edge-awareness was employed, combined with anatomical knowledge specific to TCM orthopedics, to optimize the feature extraction strategy of an artificial intelligence (AI) model. This framework enabled automatic segmentation of fracture regions and measurement of distal radius palmar tilt and radial inclination. The accuracy of the AI model in measuring radial inclination and volar tilt was validated, and the measurement time and average time gain rate of the AI model were compared to those of manual measurement. ResultsA total of 15,444 AP and lateral X-ray images of distal radius fractures were collected, and were divided into a training set (11,144 images, 5066 AP and 6078 lateral), a validation set (3700 images, 1840 AP and 1860 lateral), and an independent test set (600 images, 300 AP and 300 lateral) after preprocessing. In the measurement of 300 AP X-rays in the independent test set for radial inclination, when the degree error between AI measurement and manual measurement was <3° and <5°, AI measurement accuracy was 83% and 93%, respectively. In 300 lateral X-rays in the test set for palmar tilt, when AI measurements had an error of <3° and <5° compared to manual measurements, corresponding accuracy rate was 78% and 90%, respectively. For 50 X-ray images, AI measurement time was (1.37±0.05) min for radial inclination while manual measurement time was (22.57±2.52) min (P<0.001); in terms of palmar tilt, the AI measurement time was (1.33±0.14) min, shorter than (23.70±2.80) min for manual measurement time (P<0.001). Average time gain rates for manual and AI measurements were 93.93% and 94.39% respectively. ConclusionAn automatic measurement model for palmar tilt and radial inclination in distal radius fractures has been established, enabling more accurate and efficient assessment as well as providing a tool to support the quantitative evaluation of the efficacy of TCM manipulative reduction and large-sample clinical research.
4.Effect of virtual reality-based exergaming on multidimensional outcomes in individuals with cognitive impairment: a three-level meta-analysis based on the ICF framework
Yang JIANG ; Hao PENG ; Xingxiao YIN ; Yanqi LI ; Yanping SONG ; Na YAO ; Zhen SHEN ; Qigang CHEN
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2026;32(9):1003-1015
ObjectiveTo systematically quantify the multidimensional effect of virtual reality-based exergaming (VREG) on health outcomes among individuals with cognitive impairment under the framework of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). MethodsMeta-analysis was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA statement. PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, CNKI, Wanfang Data and VIP were researched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigating VREG for cognitive impairment, with the search deadline set on February 1, 2026. The Cochrane Risk of Bias 2.0 tool was adopted to evaluate the methodological quality of included studies. A three-level meta-analytic model was implemented with R 4.4.2. The GRADE framework was further used to rate the certainty of pooled evidence. ResultsA total of 22 RCTs were included. VREG might improve global cognitive function (SMD = 0.69, 95%CI 0.11 to 1.28, P = 0.022), memory (SMD = 0.47, 95%CI 0.07 to 0.87, P = 0.023), attention (SMD = 0.62, 95%CI 0.23 to 1.01, P = 0.004), executive function (SMD = 0.42, 95%CI 0.09 to 0.75, P = 0.013), balance (SMD = 0.54, 95%CI 0.07 to 1.00, P = 0.027), muscle strength (SMD = 0.63, 95%CI 0.37 to 0.88, P = 0.001), mobility (SMD = 0.29, 95%CI 0.04 to 0.54, P = 0.024) and quality of life (SMD = 0.29, 95%CI 0.03 to 0.56, P = 0.029). No significant effect was observed for depressive symptoms, comprehensive physical fitness and fall risk (all P > 0.05). Subgroup and meta-regression analyses indicated that session duration < 45 minutes produced the largest improvement in attention (SMD = 0.95, 95%CI 0.55 to 1.34, P < 0.001); intervention cycles of twelve to 24 weeks were optimal for mobility (SMD = 0.85, 95%CI 0.44 to 1.25, P < 0.001); age negatively correlated to balance improvement (β = -0.11, 95%CI -0.20 to -0.02, P = 0.020), suggesting less intervention benefits among older participants. ConclusionVREG is an effective non-pharmacological intervention to improve multidimensional physical and mental health in people with cognitive impairment. Protocols featuring short single sessions with long-term duration should be prioritized.
5.Investigation on the current status of pharmaceutical care in medical institutions in China
Tingting ZHENG ; Yuqing ZHANG ; Sitong LIU ; Wei ZHANG ; Jin LU ; Qunhong SHEN ; Jiancun ZHEN
China Pharmacy 2025;36(9):1117-1122
OBJECTIVE To investigate the current status of pharmaceutical care in medical institutions in China, and provide experience and suggestions for better development of pharmaceutical care. METHODS Questionnaire survey was used to investigate the development of pharmaceutical care in medical institutions in 31 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities directly) in March 2023, and descriptive analysis and binary logistic regression analysis on the influencing factors of pharmaceutical care were conducted. RESULTS A total of 1 368 questionnaires were sent out, and 1 304 valid questionnaires were collected with the effective recovery rate of 95.32%. Pharmaceutical care was carried out in 671 medical institutions (51.46%), and the rates of pharmaceutical care in tertiary, secondary, primary and other medical institutions were 74.79%, 27.97% and 7.35%, respectively. The average number of patients receiving pharmaceutical care was 2 638.96 per year, and there were 8.33 pharmacists in each medical institution to carry out pharmaceutical care, among which 93.68% were clinical pharmacists. The main departments covered by pharmaceutical care services included respiratory and critical care medicine, cardiology, intensive care unit, endocrinology, oncology, gastroenterology, obstetrics and gynecology and other departments. There were only 48 medical institutions (7.15%) with additional compensation for pharmaceutical care services. The main experiences of developing pharmaceutical care were to pay attention to talent cultivation and discipline construction, but the main difficulties were serious shortage of staff and qualified talents, low compensation level and low enthusiasm. Grade of medical institutions, the number of pharmacists engaged in clinical pharmacy, the number of qualified clinical pharmacists and the degree of information in the pharmacy department were the main influencing factors for carrying out pharmaceutical care (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS In recent years, pharmaceutical care in Chinese medical institutions has made certain progress, while that of primary medical institutions, secondary medical institutions and other medical institutions should be improved. In the future, it is still necessary to further enhance the implementation of pharmaceutical care, promote personnel training, and attach importance to demonstrating the value of pharmaceutical care, thereby promoting the sustainable and high- quality development of pharmaceutical care.
6.Whole-course management of abdominal opening with enteroatmospheric fistula
Weidong ZHONG ; Gen HU ; Zhenguo ZHAO ; Zhen WANG ; Jinchun LIU ; Wei LI ; Liqiang DAI ; Lingxiao PU ; Surui WANG ; Yuefan SHEN ; Xuxia XUE ; Guoyi SHAO
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2025;28(3):323-326
Severe intra-abdominal infections are life-threatening conditions and a significant challenge for surgeons. This article presents a case of an elderly patient with a severe intra-abdominal infection complicated by an anastomotic leak. This patient had experienced prolonged sepsis and multiple surgical traumas. Upon admission to our department, exploratory surgery revealed extensive bowel edema and adhesions, an anastomotic leak, and abdominal contamination with infection. In accordance with the principles of damage control surgery, the anastomotic leak was exteriorized, the abdomen was left open, and continuous intra-abdominal lavage with dual-lumen catheters was implemented to effectively control the infection. Negative pressure wound therapy was used to manage the open abdomen, and a negative pressure-assisted drainage device was used to manage the enteroatmospheric fistula. After granulation of the abdominal wound, split-thickness skin grafting was performed. The enteroatmospheric fistula was converted into an enterocutaneous fistula. A 3D-printed stoma baseplate was used to manage the digestive fistula. Concurrently, enhanced parenteral and enteral nutritional support was provided. Six months later, the patient successfully underwent definitive fistula resection and abdominal wall defect repair.
7.Efficacy of vacuum sealing drainage in the management of full-thickness incision dehiscence wounds in the perineum after total pelvic exenteration
Gen HU ; Yuefan SHEN ; Lingxiao PU ; Zhenguo ZHAO ; Weidong ZHONG ; Zhen WANG ; Wei LI ; Jinchun LIU ; Liqiang DAI ; Guoyi SHAO
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2025;28(7):767-772
Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of vacuum sealing drainage (VSD) in the comprehensive management of full-thickness perineal wound dehiscence following pelvic exenteration (PE).Methods:This study employed a descriptive case series design. We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 29 patients who developed postoperative perineal wound infections with full-thickness dehiscence after PE. These cases included 16 patients from the Department of General Surgery at Jiangyin People's Hospital (Jiangsu Province) and 13 patients from the Department of Colorectal Surgery at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University (Shanghai Changzheng Hospital). VSD was applied to manage the dehisced wounds, with outcomes assessed based on wound healing time, complications, and follow-up data.Results:A total of 29 patients were included in the study. The operative time for PE was (498 ± 83) minutes. Among them, 23 patients underwent combined sacrococcygeal resection. The median number of VSD devices used was 28 (22, 39). The postoperative perineal wound healing time was 95 (82, 110) days in patients who underwent combined sacrococcygeal resection, 74 (63, 89) days in those without sacrococcygeal resection, 93 (79, 102) days in those treated with simple pelvic-abdominal isolation using a biological basement membrane mesh and 76 (60, 91) days in those who received combined pelvic packing with a pedicled omental flap. All patients uniformly developed Clavien-Dindo grade III complications at 2 weeks postoperatively, manifesting as perineal wound infection and dehiscence, which were successfully managed with VSD therapy. Subsequent evaluation identified delayed (>30 days) grade III complications, including enterocutaneous (3 cases) and urinary (2 cases) fistulae, all requiring surgical revision. All patients completed the follow-up at 6 months postoperatively. Three patients still presented with minimal exudate from the perineal wound, which resolved after standardized wound care and packing with alginate silver ion dressings. Four cases (13.8%) developed stoma high-output syndrome, which improved after oral medication. Eight patients (27.6%) developed adhesive intestinal obstruction, which improved with conservative treatment.Conclusions:VSD demonstrates unique advantages in managing complex wounds. For full-thickness perineal wound dehiscence after PE, VSD is a safe and effective therapeutic strategy.
8.Research progress on biomarkers for proficient mismatch repair/microsatellite stable colorectal cancer in the immunotherapy era
Mingxu YAN ; Yaqi WANG ; Lijun SHEN ; Zhen ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2025;28(7):796-803
Immunotherapy based on immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) has shown remarkable efficacy in the treatment of microsatellite instability (MSI)-high CRC. However, the monotherapy of ICI in microsatellite stable (MSS) CRC has not been satisfactory. Some patients with MSS CRC can benefit from various combination immunotherapy regimens. Identifying appropriate biomarkers to select MSS-type CRC patients who will benefit from ICI treatment prior to therapy initiation and dynamically monitoring treatment efficacy during the therapeutic course have become crucial components of precision medicine in clinical practice. This article reviews the current research status of traditional biomarkers such as tumor mutation burden (TMB) and PD-L1 expression. It also explores the latest research progress and clinical translation potential of emerging biomarkers, including POLE/POLD1 mutations, immune score, circulating tumor DNA, and gut microbiome. Furthermore, it addresses the challenges in the clinical application of biomarkers, such as the controversy over TMB cutoff values and the heterogeneity of PD-L1 expression. Finally, it outlines future research directions with the aim of providing a basis for clinical decision-making in immunotherapy and facilitating the realization of precision medicine.
9.Progress in local treatment for local/regional recurrence in differentiated thyroid cancer
Shule REN ; Zhen GAO ; Shanshan SHEN ; Hongtao ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2025;19(1):124-128
Patients with differentiated thyroid cancer have a good prognosis after surgical treatment, but there are still some patients with recurrence or metastasis.Local/regional recurrent lesions invade or compress the surrounding organs such as esophagus and trachea,and appear fistula,obstruction,bleeding and other manifestations. For such patients,local treatment should be preferred to effectively control tumor growth and alleviate symptoms. Local treatment is an important means to control local lesions and has an important position in the treatment of malignant tumors. It can be used for local treatment of recurrent thyroid cancer,including reoperation,ablation, 125I seed implantation,external beam radiotherapy. This review reviews the local treatment effects and complications of local/regional recurrence of differentiated thyroid cancer according to the guidelines and related literature.
10.Efficacy and influencing factors of iodine-125 seed implantation on the treatment of recurrent radioiodine refractory differentiated thyroid carcinoma
Shule REN ; Zhen GAO ; Hongtao ZHANG ; Huimin YU ; Zezhou LIU ; Shanshan SHEN
Chinese Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2025;19(4):541-546
Objective:To investigate the efficacy and influencing factors of iodine-125 seed implantation in the treatment of recurrent radioiodine refractory differentiated thyroid carcinoma (RAIR-DTC) .Methods:Retrospective analysis of 18 patients with recurrent RAIR-DTC treated with iodine-125 particle implantation at Ward One, Department of Oncology, Hebei General Hospital from Sept. 2015 to Mar. 2022 was performed. A total of 35 lesions were involved, all permanently implanted with iodine-125 particles under image guidance, with particle activity ranging from 0.3mCi to 0.8mCi, and prescription doses ranging from 80 to 140 Gy. The study observed the objective response rate, local control rate, survival rate, adverse reactions, and factors influencing treatment efficacy.Results:After a follow-up period of 8 to 115 months,according to the objective efficacy evaluation criteria of solid tumors 1.1,the objective response rates were 51.4% (18/35) ,80.0% (28/35) ,68.6% (24/35) ,60.0% (21/35) ,42.9% (15/35) at 3,6,12,24,36 months postoperatively,respectively.The local control rates were 100% (35/35) ,100% (35/35) ,80.0% (28/35) ,62.9% (22/35) ,51.4% (18/35) at 3,6,12,24,36 months postoperatively,respectively.The 1-,2-, and 3-year postoperative survival rates were 83.3% (15/18) ,72.2% (13/18) ,61.1% (11/18) ,respectively.During the follow-up period,4 patients developed progressive lesions in the target area.One grade I radioactive skin injury,one grade Ⅱ radioactive skin injury,and no residual particle-related adverse reactions.The results of multivariate analysis showed that D90,tumor involvement of the esophagus were the factors influencing the recent efficacy.The area under the ROC curve for D90 was 0.804 with the best bound of 106.5Gy.Conclusion:Iodine-125 particle implantation is safe and effective for recurrent RAIR-DTC.D90,tumor involvement of the esophagus are the influencing factors of the recent efficacy,and the D90≥106.5Gy treatment effect is better.

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