1.Effects of dapagliflozin on inflammatory level and prognosis in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and acute myocardial infarction
Mengmei LI ; Weifeng ZHANG ; Xiaowen ZHEN ; Weisheng LIU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Medicine 2026;33(1):38-44
Objective To investigate the effects of dapagliflozin on inflammatory factors and prognosis in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Methods In a randomized, double-blind trial, 146 patients with T2DM and AMI (within 7 days of onset) were divided into dapagliflozin (dapagliflozin 10 mg/d combining AMI standard therapy) and control (AMI standard therapy) groups, and were followed up for 12 months. Serum levels of interleukin-1β (IL-1β), IL-6, high-sensitivity C reactive protein (hs-CRP) at baseline, 1, 3, 6, and 12 months, and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) rate at 12 months were compared between the two groups. Kaplan-Meier curves were used to analyze the cumulative incidences of MACE in the two groups. Results Three patients were withdrawn or dropped out. At 12 months, IL-1β, IL-6, and hs-CRP levels were significantly lower in dapagliflozin group (n=71) than those in control group (n=72, P<0.01), approaching normal levels. Compared with the control group, LVEF was higher (P<0.01), BNP was lower (P<0.01), MACE incidence was lower (P=0.047) in dapagliflozin group at 12 months. Generalized linear mixed models showed significant group-time interactions in IL-1β, IL-6, and hs-CRP (P<0.001), and these factors declined faster in the dapagliflozin group. Kaplan-Meier curve showed the cumulative incidences of MACE and heart failure were lower in dapagliflozin group than those in non-dapagliflozin group (P<0.05). Conclusions For patients with T2DM patients and AMI, dapagliflozin has good anti-inflammatory and cardioprotective effects.
2.The impact of the Guangzhou voluntary blood donation privilege certificate on blood donation behavior
Minxin HUANG ; Yang ZHANG ; Liqiao ZHOU ; Jian OU-YANG ; Wei SU ; Manyu HUANG ; Weifeng LUO
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2026;39(6):768-775
Objective: To evaluate the causal effects and population heterogeneity of Guangzhou′s Voluntary Blood Donation Privilege Certificate Policy on blood donation behavior, and to provide empirical evidence for optimizing blood management policies. Methods: Using an interrupted time series (ITS) design, we analyzed 30 quarters of blood collection data from Guangzhou Blood Center (from July 2018 to December 2025). Taking the third quarter of 2021 as the intervention node, we constructed ordinary least squares (OLS) regression models incorporating level and trend effects, and conducted stratified analyses by gender, age group, previous donation frequency, and per-donation volume. Results: The tiered incentive policy demonstrated significant heterogeneous effects. Apheresis donations showed sustained growth, with 2 units of component blood exhibiting a significant trend effect (β=304.58, P<0.001); high-frequency donors (11+ times) demonstrated sustained growth trends in apheresis donations. For whole blood, immediate effects were significant for donors with 1-2 previous donations (β=4 537.55, P<0.001) and 3-10 previous donations (β=2 159.69, P<0.05); high-frequency donors (11-30 times) showed sustained growth trends (P<0.01). Stratified by per-donation volume, 400 mL whole blood demonstrated a significant immediate effect (β=4 391.01, P<0.1), while 200 mL whole blood showed a significant declining trend (β=-893.24, P<0.01). Conclusion: The tiered incentive policy effectively enhanced blood donation participation while maintaining the donors’ altruistic motivations. Young and middle-aged adults primarily drove apheresis donations. The policy demonstrated immediate incentive effects on low-frequency whole blood donors and long-term retention effects on high-frequency donors. Per-donation volume showed an "upward migration" trend, optimizing the blood collection structure. Differentiated outreach, conversion and retention strategies are recommended to further strengthen blood supply security.
3.Analyzing the current situation of occupational health technical service institutions in Guangdong Province
Zuofei XIE ; Junyi HUANG ; Chuan WU ; Zuokan LIN ; Wenjie ZHANG ; Weifeng RONG
China Occupational Medicine 2025;52(4):421-425
Objective To investigate the technical capacity and service quality of occupational health technical service institutions (hereinafter referred to as "occupational health institutions") in Guangdong Province. Methods All occupational health institutions in Guangdong Province that had valid occupational health service qualifications and within the validity period were included for analysis. Data on basic information, employed personnel, and results of professional technical capacity assessments across occupational health institutions were obtained through the Guangdong Provincial Occupational Health Technical Quality Control Center. Results A total of 99 institutions with 2 732 technical staff were included in this study. Occupational health institutions in Guangdong Province were mainly distributed in the Pearl River Delta region, accounting for 87.9% (87/99) of the total. The number of public and private health institutions was 23 and 76, accounted for 23.2% and 76.8% respectively. In terms of technical personnel, the percentage of individuals worked in public or private health institutions was 24.1% and 75.9%, respectively. Personnel titles were predominantly intermediate level and no title, accounting for 38.7% and 26.4%, respectively. Individuals with a bachelor′s degree or above accounted for 67.4%. Engineering and other professionals accounted for 35.4% and 30.5%, respectively. Private institutions undertook 97.3% of testing and evaluation workload related to occupational hazard in the province. The number of occupational health institutes acquiring category Ⅰ and Ⅱ service license were 97 and 13. Among institutions participating in inter-laboratory comparisons, the overall pass rates for quantitative items were 95.5% in public and 70.3% in private institutions, while the pass rates for qualitative items were 100.0% and 94.5%, respectively. Conclusion Occupational health institutions in Guangdong Province face issues such as imbalanced regional distribution, uneven development, and insufficient technical competence and testing capacity of professional personnel. Health authorities at all levels should continue to strengthen supervision and quality control to solidify the technical foundation and comprehensively enhance service capacity and quality.
4.Targeting stem-property and vasculogenic mimicry for sensitizing paclitaxel therapy of triple-negative breast cancer by biomimetic codelivery.
Siqi WU ; Qing TANG ; Weifeng FANG ; Zhe SUN ; Meng ZHANG ; Ergang LIU ; Yang CAO ; Yongzhuo HUANG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2025;15(6):3226-3242
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is aggressive, with high recurrence rates and poor prognosis. Paclitaxel (PTX) remains a key chemotherapeutic agent for TNBC, but its efficacy diminishes due to the emergence of drug resistance, largely driven by cancer stem-like cells (CSCs), vasculogenic mimicry (VM) formation and tumor immunosuppressive microenvironment (TIME). Pyruvate kinase M2 (PKM2) is highly expressed in TNBC, and is a potential target for TNBC treatment. In this study, we developed a biomimetic codelivery system using albumin nanoparticles (termed S/P NP) to co-encapsulate PTX and shikonin (SHK), a natural inhibitor of PKM2. By inhibiting PKM2, SHK suppressed β-Catenin signaling, thereby reversing CSC stemness and preventing VM formation. The S/P NP system exhibited tumor-targeting delivery effect and significantly inhibited TNBC growth and lung metastasis. Mechanistically, the treatment reversed epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and stem-like properties of TNBC cells, suppressed VM formation, and remodeled the TIME. It reduced immunosuppressive cells (M2 macrophages, MDSCs) while promoting anti-tumor immunity (M1 macrophages, dendritic cells, cytotoxic T cells, and memory T cells). This dual-action strategy holds promise for improving TNBC therapy by targeting CSCs, VM, and the immune microenvironment, and for overcoming PTX resistance and reducing metastasis.
5.Research Progress on the Correlation Between Mitophagy and Vascular Cognitive Impairment
Yan LIU ; Xingang DONG ; Xiaoyuan WANG ; Gege QI ; Yiqin REN ; Lianpeng ZHOU ; Hui LI ; Suqing ZHANG ; Weifeng LI
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2025;16(2):338-349
Vascular cognitive impairment (VCI), caused by cerebrovascular dysfunction, severely impacts the quality of life in the elderly population, yet effective therapeutic approaches remain limited. Mitophagy, a selective mitochondrial quality-control mechanism, has emerged as a critical focus in neurological disease research. Accumulating evidence indicates that mitophagy modulates oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and neuronal apoptosis. Key signaling pathways associated with mitophagy—including PINK1/Parkin, BNIP3/Nix, FUNDC1, PI3K/Akt/mTOR, and AMPK—have been identified as potential therapeutic targets for VCI. This review summarizes the mechanistic roles of mitophagy in VCI pathogenesis and explores emerging therapeutic strategies targeting these pathways, aiming to provide novel insights for clinical intervention and advance the development of effective treatments for VCI.
6.A report of two rare carbapenem-resistant strains in the stool sample of the same patient
Yuanyuan LI ; Rong ZHANG ; Weifeng SHI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Laboratory Science 2025;43(1):35-39
Objective To analyze the genomic characteristics of Klebsiella pneumoniae carrying blaNDM-1 and Atlanta subterranean carry-ing blaIMP-4 isolated from the stool sample of the same patient and elucidate their resistance mechanisms.Methods The minimum in-hibitory concentrations(MIC)of the isolated strains were detected by the micro-broth dilution method.The NG-Test CARBA-5 was used to detect the phenotype of carbapenemases.The genomic characteristics of the strains were analyzed by the whole genome sequen-cing(WGS)and bioinformatics analysis.Results The isolated Klebsiella pneumoniae was resistant to most antibiotics.Atlanta subter-ranean was resistant to meropenem and ertapenem,but sensitive to imipenem.The two strains were susceptible to polymyxin,tigecy-cline,amikacin,ciprofloxacin,and aztreonam.The WGS analysis showed that Klebsiella pneumoniae belonged to ST1040 type and car-ried 8 resistance genes,including blaNDM-1,aac(6')-Ib-cr.v2,aadA16,aadA2,qnrS1,arr-3,sul1 and dfrA27,and 4 plasmid repli-cons such as lncR,lncU,lncFIA(Hl1)and lncFIB(K).Atlanta subterranean carried two resistance genes(blaIMP-4 and qnrS1)and 1 plasmid replicon(lncN).The analysis results of virulence factors showed that Klebsiella pneumoniae carried virulence factors such as fimbrium,capsule,and siderophore.Atlanta subterranean carried virulence factors such as fimbrium,flagella,lipopolysaccharides,and endotoxins.Conclusion The Atlanta subterranean producing blaIMP-4 enzyme and Klebsiella pneumoniae producing blaNDM-1 enzyme are isolated from the stool sample of the same patient,and their genomic characteristics are analyzed.The emergence of new carbapen-em-resistant strains poses a huge challenge to clinical treatment and infection prevention and control.The screening and detection of carbapenemase genes should be strengthened.
7.Comparison of the efficacy and safety between 1 470 nm laser en bloc resection of bladder tumor and transurethral resection of bladder tumor in treatment of non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer
Yang WANG ; Weiting PANG ; Weifeng YANG ; Haitian HE ; Xinming ZHANG ; Nan ZHANG ; Kebing WANG
China Journal of Endoscopy 2025;31(1):80-85
Objective To compare the clinical efficacy and safety of 1 470 nm laser en bloc resection of bladder tumor(1 470 nm-EBRBT)and transurethral resection of bladder tumor(TUR-BT).Methods Clinical data of 85 non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer(NMIBC)patients from June 2018 to June 2021 were analyzed retrospectively.The patients were divided into 1 470 nm-EBRBT group(n=40)and TUR-BT group(n=45)according to different surgical methods,the postoperative chemotherapy regimen of bladder perfusion was the same in both groups.The surgical safety,clinical efficacy,pathological results and recurrence free survival rate of two groups were recorded.Results There were no statistically significant differences in operation time,incidence of bladder perforation,and incidence of postoperative delayed hemorrhage between the two groups(P>0.05).Compared with the TUR-BT group,the 1 470 nm-EBRBT group had less blood loss,shorter bladder irrigation time,catheter indwelling time and postoperative hospital time,and no obturator nerve reflex,the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).The proportion of detrusor in the first resected pathological specimens in 1 470 nm-EBRBT group was higher than that in TUR-BT group(P<0.05).There were no statistically significant differences in tumor recurrence rate of one year,tumor cumulative recurrence rate of two years and recurrence free survival time between the two groups(P>0.05).Conclusion Compared with traditional TUR-BT,1 470 nm-EBRBT is a safe and effective method,which has the advantages of complete pathological specimens,fewer complications,faster recovery and so on.Therefore,it is worthy of clinical application.
8.Research progress and mechanism of the effect of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances exposure on male semen quality
Weifeng TANG ; Tao LI ; Litao ZENG ; Qianlong ZHANG ; Xiangfeng CHEN
Chinese Journal of Reproduction and Contraception 2025;45(7):672-678
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of persistent organic pollutants widely present in the environment. They can enter the human body through multiple pathways such as air, water, and diet, and tend to bioaccumulate. In recent years, increasing attention has been paid to the potential impacts of PFAS exposure on male reproductive health. This review systematically summarizes the characteristics of PFAS exposure in men and its effects on semen quality. Epidemiological evidence indicates that PFAS exposure is significantly associated with reduced sperm concentration, motility, and normal morphologyrate. Mechanistic studies suggest that PFAS may induce male reproductive toxicity through various pathways, including germ cell cytotoxicity, dysfunction of Sertoli cells, endocrine disruption, oxidative stress, and epigenetic regulation. This review aims to integrate current evidence to support the assessment of male reproductive risks associated with PFAS exposure and to inform the development of preventive strategies.
9.Impact of perineural invasion upon chemotherapy duration and survival benefit in stageⅢ colon cancer
Jianxun CHEN ; Weili ZHANG ; Weifeng WANG ; Jibin LI ; Xiaojun WU ; Zhenhai LU ; Dongbo XU ; Junzhong LIN ; Jianhong PENG
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2025;28(1):58-66
Objective:To investigate the prognostic impact of perineural invasion in patients with stageⅢ colon cancer and to clarify its guidance value for the duration of postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy.Methods:This study employed a retrospective cohort study method. It analyzed 426 patients with stageⅢ colon cancer who underwent radical surgery at Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center and Longyan First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, between April 2008 and June 2020. Inclusion criteria: patients received at least 3 months of adjuvant CapeOX therapy post-surgery, had complete pathological data, and were followed up for at least 12 months after the last chemotherapy. Among these patients, 231 were male, the median age was 59 (50~67) years, and 263 tumors were located in the right-sided colon. Postoperative pathology indicated that 107 cases (25.12%) had neural invasion, and 131 patients (30.75%) had vascular tumor thrombus. All patients received at least 4 cycles of postoperative CapeOX adjuvant chemotherapy, with 193 patients receiving 8 cycles and 233 patients receiving 4 to 7 cycles of adjuvant chemotherapy. The study analyzed the impact of neural invasion status and the duration of adjuvant chemotherapy on disease-free survival (DFS). Furthermore, within subgroups stratified by different risk levels (referencing the criteria proposed by the IDEA study: high risk: T4, N2 or T4N2; low risk: T3N1) and different neural invasion statuses, the impact of the duration of adjuvant chemotherapy on prognosis was analyzed.Results:The median follow-up time for the entire cohort was 94.00 months (55.27-128.80 months). Multivariate Cox analysis indicated that pathological T stage T4 (HR = 2.457, 95%CI: 1.499-4.029, P<0.001) and postoperative pathological confirmation of perineural invasion (HR = 2.465, 95% CI: 1.519-4.000, P<0.001) were independent adverse prognostic factors for 5-year DFS. In the perineural invasion-positive group, the 5-year DFS for patients who received 8 cycles of postoperative adjuvant CapeOX chemotherapy was 86.90%, compared to 58.22% for those who received 4-7 cycles, with statistically significant differences (both P<0.05). In the perineural invasion-negative group, the 5-year DFS for patients who received 8 cycles was 88.66%, compared to 90.99% for those who received 4-7 cycles, with no statistically significant differences ( P=0.929). Among IDEA high-risk patients with perineural invasion, the 5-year DFS was 91.81% for those who received 8 cycles versus 50.66% for those who received 4-7 cycles, showing a statistically significant difference ( P=0.003). In IDEA high-risk patients without perineural invasion, the 5-year DFS for those who received 8 cycles was 82.28% compared to 87.32% for those who received 4-7 cycles, with no statistically significant difference ( P=0.806). In the IDEA low-risk patients, no differences were observed in the 5-year DFS between patients receiving 8 cycles and those receiving 4-7 cycles of adjuvant CapeOX chemotherapy in both perineural invasion-positive and negative subgroups (both P>0.05). Conclusion:Perineural invasion serves as a significant prognostic factor for 5-year DFS in stage Ⅲ colon cancer patients who have undergone radical surgery and postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy. It can also be considered an important reference factor in deciding the duration of postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy.
10.Comparison of the prognosis of replanting with cryoinactivation and reconstruction with allogeneic grafts for primary malignant bone tumors of the extremities
Zhuoyu LI ; Daoyang FAN ; Haoyu GUO ; Jilong ZHAO ; Yuan LI ; Qing ZHANG ; Xiaohui NIU ; Weifeng LIU
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2025;45(10):662-669
Objective:To investigate the clinical efficacy of liquid nitrogen cryopreservation and reimplantation versus allograft reconstruction in patients underwent resection of primary malignant bone tumors of the long bones of the extremities.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on 144 patients who underwent resection of primary malignant bone tumors of the long bones of the extremities followed by either liquid nitrogen cryopreservation and reimplantation or massive allografts reconstruction at the Beijing Jishuitan Hospital affiliated with Capital Medical University from January 2012 to July 2023. The study included 82 males and 62 females, with an average age of 23.8±12.3 years (range, 6-64 years). Patients were divided into two groups based on the reconstruction method: the cryopreservation and reimplantation group (72 cases) and the allograft group (72 cases). The following outcomes were recorded during follow-up: local tumor recurrence, bone union, union time, graft survival, and reasons for graft removal. Graft-related complications were recorded using the modified Henderson classification system of the International Limb Salvage Association. Limb function was assessed at the last follow-up using the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society score (MSTS-93).Results:All patients completed surgery and were followed up for a mean of 60.2±32.1 months (range, 12-149 months). At the last follow-up, 24 patients were dead from the tumor, 16 patients survived with the tumor (2 cases of local recurrence and 14 cases of distant metastasis), and 104 patients survived without the tumor. The bone union rate and union time in cryopreservation and reimplantation group were 90% (65/72) and 9.6±4.8 months, respectively, which was significantly superior to those in allograft group [68% (49/72) and 15.9±6.7 months, P<0.05]. The 5-year overall graft survival rate was 86.8% [95% CI (80.1%, 95.7%)] in cryopreservation and reimplantation group, higher than 73.2% [95% CI(68.4%, 84.5%)] in allograft group significantly (χ 2=7.122, P=0.017). The rates of graft removal due to non-union and infection in the cryopreservation and reimplantation group were 0% (0/72) and 1.4% (1/72), respectively, which were significantly lower than those in the allograft group [5.6% (4/72) and 9.7% (7/72), P<0.05]. Overall, 48.6% (70/144) of patients experienced at least one graft-related complication, with a complication rate of 33.3% in cryopreservation and reimplantation group, lower than the 61.1% in allograft group significantly (χ 2=11.146, P<0.001). The complications with the highest incidence rate were nonunion (20.8%, 30/144), followed by structural failure (17.4%, 25/144), tumor progression (10.4%, 15/144), infection (10.4%, 15/144), and soft tissue failure (5.6%, 8/144). The incidence rates of the atrophic non-union and the structural failure of grafts were 9.7% (7/72) and 1.4% (1/72) respectively in the cryopreservation and reimplantation group, which were significantly lower compared to the allograft group [29.2% (21/72) and 13.9% (10/72), P<0.05]. At the last follow-up, the MSTS-93 score was 89.7%±8.3% in the cryopreservation and reimplantation group, and 87.6%±7.5% in the allograft group, with no statistically significant difference ( t=0.326, P=0.542). Conclusion:Compared with allograft reconstruction, autologous inactivated bone grafting demonstrated superior bone union efficiency and fewer complications, it may be considered for reconstruction in cases whose tumor bone is not severely osteolytic or pathologically fractured.

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