1.Experimental study on the efficacy evaluation of targeted three-dimensional contrast-enhanced ultrasound in combination with thermal ablation and molecular targeted drug therapy for renal cell carcinoma
Cuixian LI ; Beijian HUANG ; Yunjie JIN ; Beilei LU ; Cong LI ; Jingjing WANG ; Wenping WANG
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2025;34(4):340-347
Objective:To investigate the value of targeted three-dimensional contrast-enhanced ultrasound(3D-tCEUS)in efficacy evaluation of non-surgical treatments for renal cell carcinoma(RCC).Methods:Forty nude mice with subcutaneous xenograft tumor model of human RCC(786-O cells)were divided into four groups based on different treatment methods:control,thermal ablation(TA),sunitinib(Suni),and TA+Suni. 3D-tCEUS were performed on days 1,3,7,and 14 post-treatment using self-developed vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2(VEGFR2)targeted microbubbles. Tumor overall volume(V T)and non-enhanced volume(V N)were measured,from which the volume of the active(enhanced)region was calculated as V A = V T - V N. The tumor total and active area volume was standardized as V T st and V A st(standardized tumor volume = tumor volume after treatment / tumor volume at the beginning of treatment). Tumor growth curves were plotted and tumor inhibition rates calculated for V T and V A respectively. Quantitative parameters,including the area under the curve(AUC)and the difference in peak intensity before and after burst(dTE),were obtained from the viable tumor enhanced region,and the standardized targeted quantitative parameters were derived by calculating the ratios of parameters at various time points post-treatment to those pre-treatment. The differences in V T st,V A st,AUC and dTE between different treatment groups at different time points were compared. At the end of the experiment,tumor tissues were obtained for immunohistochemical staining to observe the expression of VEGFR2 and CD31 antigens. Results:During the treatment period,no statistically significant differences in weight changes were observed among groups(all P > 0.05). When V T was taken as the research object,V T st increased across all groups during the treatment period,with the TA group showing the most significant growth,while the TA + Suni group exhibited the smoothest increase in growth curve. When analyzing the tumor enhanced region,tumor growth trend of V A st was different with V T st for all groups;the Suni group showed a slow upward trend,whereas the TA + Suni group showed a continuous decline. Significant differences in tumor inhibition rate originated from V T and V A were noted within the same experimental group( P < 0.05 for all experimental groups). One day post-treatment,the AUC and dTE of the TA group were higher than that of the Control group,while the dTE of the TA + Suni group was lower than that of the Control group(all P < 0.05). By day 3,statistically significant differences in AUC and dTE were observed between each experimental group and Control groups(all P < 0.05). At day 14,the TA group showed increased AUC and dTE compared with those before treatment,while all other groups,particularly Suni group and TA + Suni group,demonstrated significant reductions(all P < 0.05). Immunohistochemical results revealed the highest VEGFR2 and CD31 positivity in the TA group,followed by the Control group,while the Suni and TA + Suni groups exhibited lower rates. Conclusions:The combination of TA and targeted therapy effectively induces RCC cells death,demonstrating superior efficacy compared to monotherapy. 3D-tCEUS serves as a accurate and reliable tool for early evaluating the efficacy of non-surgical RCC treatments.
2.A qualitative study on the implementation status of family doctor contract services from the perspective of contracted residents
Jianhua CHEN ; Zihan PAN ; Xue JIN ; Wenping LI ; Yujing SU ; Hongjing PEI ; Jiapei XU ; Shan SUN ; Chunhua CHI
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2025;24(11):1360-1367
Objective:To explore the current implementation status and challenges of family doctor contract services (FDCS) from the perspective of contracted residents.Methods:This qualitative study used purposive sampling to select contracted residents from 11 primary healthcare institutions across five cities in China. Semi-structured interviews were conducted from March to December 2024, covering topics such as awareness of contracting, service experience, health needs, service continuity, and policy recommendations. Thematic framework analysis was applied to organize, code, and summarize the data.Results:A total of 25 contracted residents were interviewed (6 men, 19 women; 11 from central urban areas, 14 from suburban or rural towns; 8 with chronic diseases). Three main themes and ten sub-themes emerged: Theme Ⅰ: Pathways to improved service accessibility (optimized chronic disease management, more efficient referrals, and improved health education). Theme Ⅱ: Structural misalignment between supply and demand (limited specialty services despite patient needs, insufficient coverage and public awareness of home-based medical care, imbalanced human resources, and service disruption due to clinician turnover). Theme Ⅲ: Challenges in service awareness and communication mechanisms (information asymmetry and public misperception regarding FDCS, perverse incentives in administrative performance evaluation, and communication barriers in building patient-doctor trust).Conclusions:While FDCS has shown progress in chronic disease management, referral coordination, and health education, structural supply-demand gaps and communication challenges continue to hinder service quality. Improvements in resource allocation and service models are needed to support high-quality development.
3.A qualitative study on the implementation status of family doctor contract services from the perspective of contracted residents
Jianhua CHEN ; Zihan PAN ; Xue JIN ; Wenping LI ; Yujing SU ; Hongjing PEI ; Jiapei XU ; Shan SUN ; Chunhua CHI
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2025;24(11):1360-1367
Objective:To explore the current implementation status and challenges of family doctor contract services (FDCS) from the perspective of contracted residents.Methods:This qualitative study used purposive sampling to select contracted residents from 11 primary healthcare institutions across five cities in China. Semi-structured interviews were conducted from March to December 2024, covering topics such as awareness of contracting, service experience, health needs, service continuity, and policy recommendations. Thematic framework analysis was applied to organize, code, and summarize the data.Results:A total of 25 contracted residents were interviewed (6 men, 19 women; 11 from central urban areas, 14 from suburban or rural towns; 8 with chronic diseases). Three main themes and ten sub-themes emerged: Theme Ⅰ: Pathways to improved service accessibility (optimized chronic disease management, more efficient referrals, and improved health education). Theme Ⅱ: Structural misalignment between supply and demand (limited specialty services despite patient needs, insufficient coverage and public awareness of home-based medical care, imbalanced human resources, and service disruption due to clinician turnover). Theme Ⅲ: Challenges in service awareness and communication mechanisms (information asymmetry and public misperception regarding FDCS, perverse incentives in administrative performance evaluation, and communication barriers in building patient-doctor trust).Conclusions:While FDCS has shown progress in chronic disease management, referral coordination, and health education, structural supply-demand gaps and communication challenges continue to hinder service quality. Improvements in resource allocation and service models are needed to support high-quality development.
4.Experimental study on the efficacy evaluation of targeted three-dimensional contrast-enhanced ultrasound in combination with thermal ablation and molecular targeted drug therapy for renal cell carcinoma
Cuixian LI ; Beijian HUANG ; Yunjie JIN ; Beilei LU ; Cong LI ; Jingjing WANG ; Wenping WANG
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2025;34(4):340-347
Objective:To investigate the value of targeted three-dimensional contrast-enhanced ultrasound(3D-tCEUS)in efficacy evaluation of non-surgical treatments for renal cell carcinoma(RCC).Methods:Forty nude mice with subcutaneous xenograft tumor model of human RCC(786-O cells)were divided into four groups based on different treatment methods:control,thermal ablation(TA),sunitinib(Suni),and TA+Suni. 3D-tCEUS were performed on days 1,3,7,and 14 post-treatment using self-developed vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2(VEGFR2)targeted microbubbles. Tumor overall volume(V T)and non-enhanced volume(V N)were measured,from which the volume of the active(enhanced)region was calculated as V A = V T - V N. The tumor total and active area volume was standardized as V T st and V A st(standardized tumor volume = tumor volume after treatment / tumor volume at the beginning of treatment). Tumor growth curves were plotted and tumor inhibition rates calculated for V T and V A respectively. Quantitative parameters,including the area under the curve(AUC)and the difference in peak intensity before and after burst(dTE),were obtained from the viable tumor enhanced region,and the standardized targeted quantitative parameters were derived by calculating the ratios of parameters at various time points post-treatment to those pre-treatment. The differences in V T st,V A st,AUC and dTE between different treatment groups at different time points were compared. At the end of the experiment,tumor tissues were obtained for immunohistochemical staining to observe the expression of VEGFR2 and CD31 antigens. Results:During the treatment period,no statistically significant differences in weight changes were observed among groups(all P > 0.05). When V T was taken as the research object,V T st increased across all groups during the treatment period,with the TA group showing the most significant growth,while the TA + Suni group exhibited the smoothest increase in growth curve. When analyzing the tumor enhanced region,tumor growth trend of V A st was different with V T st for all groups;the Suni group showed a slow upward trend,whereas the TA + Suni group showed a continuous decline. Significant differences in tumor inhibition rate originated from V T and V A were noted within the same experimental group( P < 0.05 for all experimental groups). One day post-treatment,the AUC and dTE of the TA group were higher than that of the Control group,while the dTE of the TA + Suni group was lower than that of the Control group(all P < 0.05). By day 3,statistically significant differences in AUC and dTE were observed between each experimental group and Control groups(all P < 0.05). At day 14,the TA group showed increased AUC and dTE compared with those before treatment,while all other groups,particularly Suni group and TA + Suni group,demonstrated significant reductions(all P < 0.05). Immunohistochemical results revealed the highest VEGFR2 and CD31 positivity in the TA group,followed by the Control group,while the Suni and TA + Suni groups exhibited lower rates. Conclusions:The combination of TA and targeted therapy effectively induces RCC cells death,demonstrating superior efficacy compared to monotherapy. 3D-tCEUS serves as a accurate and reliable tool for early evaluating the efficacy of non-surgical RCC treatments.
5.Dexmedetomidine alleviates myocardial injury and inflammation in diabetic myocardial ischemia-reperfusion rats
Bin LIU ; Wenping LIU ; Tao JIN
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2024;44(11):1538-1543
Objective To explore the effect and mechanism of dexmedetomidine(DEX)on myocardial injury and inflammation of rats with diabetic myocardial ischemia-reperfusion(MI/R).Methods The rats were divided into sham group,model grousp[The type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)model was replicated by feeding high-fat and high-sugar combined with streptozotocin injection;MI/R injury model was replicated by coronary artery ligation],DEX group(T2DM model rats were injected with 10 μg/kg DEX through tail vein),antagomir NC group(T2DM model rats were injected with 10 μg/kg DEX and antagomir NC through tail vein),miR-490-3p antagomir group(T2DM model rats were injected with 10 μg/kg DEX and miR-490-3p antagomir via tail vein).RT-qPCR was applied to detect the expression of miR-490-3p and forkhead box O1(FOXO1)mRNA;Blood glucose meter was applied to measure fasting blood glucose(FBG)in rats;The level of fasting insulin(FINS),creatine kinase isoenzyme(CK-MB),lactate dehydrogenase(LDH)and inflammatory factors interleukin-1β(IL-1β)and tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)was measured by ELISA;HE staining microscopy was applied to observe pathological damage of myocar-dial tissue;TTC staining microscopy was applied to determine the size of myocardial infarction;Dual luciferase assay was applied to verify the relationship between miR-490-3p and FOXO1;Western blot was applied to detect the ex-pression of FOXO1 protein in myocardial tissue.Results Compared with the sham group,the FBG,FINS,CK-MB,LDH,IL-1β,TNF-α,myocardial infarction area,FOXO1 mRNA and protein expression in model group were all in-creased,while miR-490-3p expression decreased(P<0.05);Compared with the model group,the FBG,FINS,CK-MB,LDH,IL-1β,TNF-α,myocardial infarction area,FOXO1 mRNA and protein expression in rats from DEX group decreased,the miR-490-3p expression increased(P<0.05);Down regulation of miR-490-3p was able to signifi-cantly baffle the improvement of DEX on myocardial injury and inflammation in diabetes MI/R rats(P<0.05);FOXO1 had a target-specific regulatory relationship with miR-490-3p.Conclusions DEX may inhibit inflammation and alleviate myocardial injury induced by MI/R in diabetic rat models by regulating the miR-490-3p/FOXO1 axis.
6.Bioinformatics and transcriptome sequencing analysis of differential expression profile of angiosarcoma cells and angiosarcoma stem-like cells derived exosomes
Kai ZHAO ; Wenping CAI ; Hao PENG ; Shan JIN ; Lijuan PANG
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2024;40(10):2083-2090,中插1-中插4
Objective:To investigate key differential expressed genes(DEGs),enriched biological functions and signaling pathways in exosomes derived from angiosarcoma cells ISOHAS and angiosarcoma stem-like cells Sphere by bioinformatics analysis,to provide new therapeutic targets for angiosarcoma.Methods:Transcriptome sequencing of exosomes derived from ISOHAS and Sphere were performed to screen for DEGs by|log2FC|>2 and FDR<0.05 as criteria.Bioinformatics analysis was used to enrich GO and KEGG pathways of DEGs to identify biological functions and signaling pathways of enriched DEGs.STRING database was used to screen key DEGs,and iPath was used to visualize to identify metabolic pathways enriched by DEGs.Results:Transcriptome sequencing results showed that 91 DEGs were identified in exosomes derived from ISOHAS and Sphere.GO and KEGG pathway enrichment analysis demonstrated that main biological functions and signaling pathways enriched by DEGs were response to glucocorticoid and TNF signaling pathway,respectively.STRING database demonstrated that TNF and IL-6 were key DEGs.iPath metabolic network analysis demonstrated that DEGs were mainly identified in lipid metabolism and nucleotide metabolism.Conclusion:Sphere-derived exosomes may influence occurrence and development of angiosarcoma by carrying key genes TNF and IL-6 to interfere with glucocorticoid response,TNF signaling pathway,lipid metabolism,nucleotide metabolism and other biological functions and signaling pathways,providing new ideas for therapeutic targets for angiosarcoma.
7.Research hot points and trend in general practice: an analysis based on papers presentated on annual conferences of Chinese Society of General Practice 2014-2022
Zihan PAN ; Hui PANG ; Xue JIN ; Wenping LI ; Aimei DONG ; Chunhua CHI
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2024;23(12):1292-1298
Objective:To analyze the research hot points and trend of general practice in China.Methods:It was a bibliometric analysis. Research papers presentated on Chinese Society of General Practice from 2014 to 2022 were collected. The distribution and its trend were analysed in terms of titles, submission time, research topics, methods and contents as well as authors′ affilation.Results:A total of 944 research papers were included in the analysis. The results showed a general increasing trend in number of research papers presented on annual conferences from 2014 to 2022 with some fluctuation. The papers covered 28 research dimensions; the highest number of papers was on the development of general practice system, the training and education system for general practitioners, and the construction of information technology (576 papers, 61.0%). The most common topic was on primary health services (230 papers, 24.4%), followed by education and training (225, 23.8%) and chronic disease management (212, 22.5%); while fewer papers were dealing with community-based care (39, 4.1%) and rational medication (7, 0.7%). In terms of the affiliation of the first author, 437 papers (46.3%) were from affiliated hospitals of medical universities/colleges, 223 (23.6%) from community health service institutions, 132 (14.0%) from higher education institutions, 118 (12.5%) from non-affiliated hospitals, and 35 (3.7%) were from administration institutions. In terms of regions, it covered all provinces (municipalities/autonomous regions) (including Hong Kong and Taiwan) with few overseas. Shanghai and Beijing contributed more papers than other regions. In terms of research methodology, most papers used quantitative studies (882, 93.7%), less used qualitative studies (39, 4.1%) or mixed studies (23, 2.4%).Conclusion:The analysis indicates that a wide range of contents are involved in general practice research in China, and more high-quality studies are from medical colleges/universities and their affiliated general hospitals, and most papers use quantitative studies.
8.Application of contrast-enhanced ultrasound in evaluating the degree of transplant renal artery stenosis
Ziran ZOU ; Ping YANG ; Yunjie JIN ; Cheng YANG ; Wanyuan HE ; Wenping WANG
Chinese Journal of Organ Transplantation 2023;44(8):473-478
Objective:To explore the feasibility of contrast-enhanced ultrasound in assessing the degree of transplant renal artery stenosis(TRAS)and evaluate its diagnostic efficacy of severe TRAS.Methods:From February 2013 to February 2022, clinical and follow-up data are retrospectively reviewed for 23 TRAS recipients.A definite diagnosis is made by magnetic resonance angiography (MRA, 2 cases)or digital subtraction angiography(DSA, 21 cases). They are assigned into two groups of mild-moderate stenosis(5 cases)and severe stenosis(18 cases)according to the diameter reduction rate of transplanted renal artery detected by DSA/MRA.Another 32 recipients of stable renal function are selected as controls.All contrast-enhanced ultrasonic images are quantitatively processed with SonoLiver.The following quantitative parameters are obtained, including rising time of interlobular artery(RTi), rising time of cortex(RTc), rising time of medulla(RTm), time to peak of interlobular artery(TTPi), time to peak of cortex(TTPc)and time to peak of medulla(TTPm). The differences of contrast-enhanced ultrasonic quantitative parameters are compared among three groups.And their diagnostic efficacies are calculated in the diagnosis of severe TRAS.Results:As compared with those in normal group, RTi, RTc, TTPi and TTPc are significantly longer in mild-moderate stenosis group(all P<0.05); Meanwhile, RTi, RTc, RTm, TTPi, TTPc and TTPm are significantly longer in severe stenosis group than those in normal group(all P<0.05); Comparing mild-moderate stenosis and severe stenosis groups, only RTm is significantly different between two groups( P<0.05). Among all the above parameters, RTc has the highest diagnostic efficacy in the diagnosis of severe TRAS(AUC=0.848)with a sensitivity of 72.22%, a specificity of 86.49% and an accuracy of 81.82%. Conclusions:The quantitative parameters of contrast-enhanced ultrasound offer aid in assessing the degree of TRAS.And RTc is the most valuable in the diagnosis of severe TRAS.
9.Development and reliability and validity test of post quality standard scale for wound, ostomy and continence nurses
Wenping XUAN ; Longmei SI ; Fei LIU ; Jin LIU ; Peiying ZHANG ; Huijuan LI ; Jun DENG ; Yanming DING
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2022;28(14):1851-1855
Objective:To compile the post quality standard scale for wound, ostomy and continence nurses in China and to test the reliability and validity of the scale.Methods:The first draft of the scale was formed through literature review, semi-structured interview and Delphi expert letter consultation. Using the purposive sampling method, a total of 796 wound, ostomy and continence nurses from 31 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions of China were selected from April to May 2019 to test the reliability and validity of the scale. A total of 796 questionnaires were sent out and 693 were effectively received, with effective recovery of 87.1%.Results:The post quality standard scale for wound, ostomy and continence nurses included 3 first-level items and 77 second-level items. Three common factors were extracted from exploratory factor analysis and the cumulative variance contribution rate was 72.466%. The correlation coefficient between the first-level items was 0.709-0.898 and the correlation coefficient between the first-level item and the total scale was 0.859-0.937. The Cronbach's α coefficient of the total amount table was 0.992 and the half-fold reliability coefficient was 0.917 ( P<0.01) . Conclusions:The post quality standard scale for wound, ostomy and continence nurses has good reliability and validity, which can be used to evaluate the post quality of wound, ostomy and continence nurses.
10.Clinical efficacy of early pancreatic duct stenting in the treatment of acute pancreatitis
Weijie YAO ; Zuozheng WANG ; Yafei YANG ; Zhu LAN ; Jianjun SONG ; Dong JIN ; Minghai SHI ; Ming LI ; Wenping BU ; Genwang WANG
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2021;20(12):1318-1323
Objective:To investigate the clinical efficacy of early pancreatic duct stenting in the treatment of acute pancreatitis.Methods:The retrospective and descriptive study was conducted. The clinical data of 201 patients with acute pancreatitis who were admitted to General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University from October 2011 to December 2017 were collected. There were 106 males and 95 females, aged from 18 to 90 years, with a median age of 62 years. Of 201 patients, there were 178 cases with moderate severe acute pancreatitis and 23 cases with serious severe acute pancreatitis. Patients were treated with pancreatic duct stenting within 48 hours after admission. Observation indicators: (1) treatment; (2) follow-up. Follow-up was conducted using outpatient examination and telephone interview to detect recurrence of acute pancreatitis after surgery up to June 2019. Measurement data with normal distribution were represented by Mean± SD, and the independent sample t test was used for comparison between groups, and the matched samples t test was used for comparison between before and after. Measurement data with skewed distribution were represented by M( P25 ,P75) or M(range), and the Mann-Whitney U test was used for comparison between groups, and the Wilcoxon signed rank sum test was used for comparison between before and after. Count data were expressed as absolute numbers or percentages, and comparison between groups was analyzed using the chi-square test . Results:(1) Treatment: 201 patients received pancreatic duct stenting successfully, 63 of which were detected pancreatic obstruction with white-floc. The interval time from admission to surgery , operation time, time for initial oral intake, duration of hospital stay and hospital expenses of 201 patients were 10 hours(4 hours,22 hours), (35±15)minutes, 3 days(2 days,5 days), 6 days(5 days,10 days) and 3.8×10 4 yuan (3.0×10 4 yuan,4.9×10 4 yuan). Of 201 patients, 22 patients were transferred to intensive care unit, including 1 case with serious severe underwent inhospital death and 1 case with moderate severe and 7 cases with serious severe underwent auto-discharge from hospital. There were 25 cases with local complications, including 17 cases with pancreatic infectious necrosis, 7 cases with pancreatic walled-off necrosis and 1 case with spleen infarction. All 25 patients were cured after surgical inter-vention or conservative treatment. Further analysis showed that cases being transferred to intensive care unit, cases undergoing surgical treatment, the time for initial oral intake, duration of hospital stay and cases undergoing auto-discharge from hospital were 6, 11, 3 days(2 days,5 days), 6 days(5 days,10 days) and 1 for the 178 moderate severe cases, versus 16, 5, 7 days(4 days,9 days), 9 days (7 days,17 days) and 7 for the 23 serious severe cases, showing significant differences ( χ2=91.561, 6.730, Z=6.485, 5.463, χ2=47.561, P<0.05). The white blood cell count, serum amylase indexes and chronic health evaluation Ⅱ score of 201 patients were (14±6)×10 9/L, 928 U/L(411 U/L,1 588 U/L), 9±5 before admission, versus (10±4)×10 9/L, 132 U/L(72 U/L,275 U/L), 6±4 at 48 hours after admission, respectively, showing significant differences ( t=12.219, Z=11.639, t=16.016, P<0.05). (2) Follow-up: of 201 patients, 153 cases were followed up for 40 months (27 months,55 months). During the follow-up, 32 of the 153 cases had recurrence of acute pancreatitis. Conclusion:Early pancreatic duct stenting is safe and feasible in the treatment of acute pancreatitis.

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