1.Analysis of Animal Models of Dry Age-related Macular Degeneration Based on Clinical Disease-syndrome Characteristics of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine
Xiaoyu LI ; Lina LIANG ; Yun GAO ; Jiahao LI ; Jianying YANG ; Xiaoshan ZHANG ; Honghao BI ; Menglu MIAO ; Huiyi GUO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(3):191-197
ObjectiveAge-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of low vision and blindness in people over 50 years old, and dry AMD (dAMD) is one type for which there is currently no clear treatment. On the basis of the diagnosis and clinical characteristics of dAMD in traditional Chinese and Western medicine, this paper evaluated the fitting degrees of existing animal models of dAMD with clinical characteristics according to the evaluation methods of animal models, and put forward suggestions and prospects. MethodsLiterature on animal models of dAMD was searched against database, and the characteristics of the models were assigned according to the diagnosis criteria of diseases and syndromes of traditional Chinese and Western medicine, and the fitting degrees of the models with clinical characteristics were analyzed and evaluated. ResultsAt present, the animal models of dAMD are mainly established targeting complement factors, chemokines, oxidative damage, lipid/glucose metabolism, and natural strains. Most of the models can simulate the major pathological changes of dAMD, showing the fitting degree of 25%-50% with clinical characteristics in Western medicine. However, the evaluation of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndromes, especially the evaluation of secondary syndromes, is missing, and the models present low fitting degrees with the clinical characteristics in TCM. ConclusionExisting animal models of dAMD are mostly established under the guidance of Western diagnostic standards, which reproduce the main disease characteristics of Western medicine and lack observation of TCM syndromes. Future studies can pay attention to the intervention factors and evaluation systems of spleen deficiency Qi deficiency and liver-kidney Yin deficiency syndrome and build the animal model of dAMD with integration of disease and syndrome based on clinical characteristics of traditional Chinese and Western medicine.
2.Analysis of Animal Models of Dry Age-related Macular Degeneration Based on Clinical Disease-syndrome Characteristics of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine
Xiaoyu LI ; Lina LIANG ; Yun GAO ; Jiahao LI ; Jianying YANG ; Xiaoshan ZHANG ; Honghao BI ; Menglu MIAO ; Huiyi GUO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(3):191-197
ObjectiveAge-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of low vision and blindness in people over 50 years old, and dry AMD (dAMD) is one type for which there is currently no clear treatment. On the basis of the diagnosis and clinical characteristics of dAMD in traditional Chinese and Western medicine, this paper evaluated the fitting degrees of existing animal models of dAMD with clinical characteristics according to the evaluation methods of animal models, and put forward suggestions and prospects. MethodsLiterature on animal models of dAMD was searched against database, and the characteristics of the models were assigned according to the diagnosis criteria of diseases and syndromes of traditional Chinese and Western medicine, and the fitting degrees of the models with clinical characteristics were analyzed and evaluated. ResultsAt present, the animal models of dAMD are mainly established targeting complement factors, chemokines, oxidative damage, lipid/glucose metabolism, and natural strains. Most of the models can simulate the major pathological changes of dAMD, showing the fitting degree of 25%-50% with clinical characteristics in Western medicine. However, the evaluation of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndromes, especially the evaluation of secondary syndromes, is missing, and the models present low fitting degrees with the clinical characteristics in TCM. ConclusionExisting animal models of dAMD are mostly established under the guidance of Western diagnostic standards, which reproduce the main disease characteristics of Western medicine and lack observation of TCM syndromes. Future studies can pay attention to the intervention factors and evaluation systems of spleen deficiency Qi deficiency and liver-kidney Yin deficiency syndrome and build the animal model of dAMD with integration of disease and syndrome based on clinical characteristics of traditional Chinese and Western medicine.
3.Effect of red blood cell transfusion volume on postoperative oxygenation index during lung transplantation
Dapeng WANG ; Zhongping XU ; Xiaoshan LI ; Tao ZHOU ; Song WANG ; Hongyang XU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2026;33(01):72-78
Objective To investigate the impact of intraoperative red blood cell (RBC) transfusion volume on the postoperative oxygenation index in lung transplant recipients. Methods This retrospective study analyzed the clinical data of patients who underwent lung transplantation at Wuxi People's Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University from 2021 to 2023. Patients were divided into a non-severe primary graft dysfunction (PGD) group and a severe PGD group based on whether their postoperative oxygenation index was>200 mm Hg at 0, 24, and 48 h. General patient data and intraoperative RBC transfusion volumes were compared between the two groups. A binary logistic regression model was constructed to explore the effect size (OR and its 95%CI) of RBC transfusion volume on postoperative oxygenation status at different time points (0, 24, and 48 h). The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve was calculated to evaluate the model's diagnostic performance. Results A total of 351 patients were included (260 males, 91 females), with ages ranging from 20 to 77 years. The OR for the effect of intraoperative RBC transfusion on poor oxygenation was 1.486 (95%CI 0.982 to 2.248, P=0.061) at 0 h postoperatively, 3.111 (95%CI 1.793 to 5.399, P<0.001) at 24 h, and 1.583 (95%CI 1.026 to 2.442, P=0.038) at 48 h. This indicated that as time progressed, the postoperative oxygenation status of lung transplant recipients was affected by the intraoperative transfusion volume. Furthermore, an RBC transfusion volume>975 mLhad a significant impact on patient oxygenation at 24 and 48 h postoperatively. Conclusion The volume of intraoperative RBC transfusion has a significant impact on the oxygenation status at 24 and 48 h postoperatively. Intraoperative RBC transfusion volume is associated with the occurrence of severe PGD after lung transplantation. Controlling the volume of RBC transfusion during lung transplantation may help reduce the incidence of severe PGD.
4.Role of digital platform construction of departmental Party branch
Shufeng FAN ; Feiwei MA ; Jinzhan SU ; Miaoer LI ; Jianxia XU ; Xiaoshan HUANG ; Xia SONG ; Yuzhou HE
Modern Hospital 2025;25(5):690-693
Objective To investigate the effects of digital platform construction in departmental Party branches on the or-ganizational stronghold role of primary-level Party organizations.Methods Under the leadership of the hospital Party committee,the Radiology Department Party Branch launched the development of a"Party building+Services"digital platform in July 2021,facilitating a comprehensive integration of political and operational activities.This study retrospectively compared the differences in the indicators of party-building and the disciplinary development,mainly including Party-building effectiveness,team cohe-sion,management efficiency,clinical services,scientific research outputs,and educational performances between three-years pre-and post-implementation.Additionally,it also summed up the impact of an electronic platform development on the role of primary-level Party organizations as a combat bastion.Results Post-implementation metrics demonstrated statistically significant improvements in such indicators of Party organization building and disciplinary development as primary-level Party building effec-tiveness,team cohesion,management efficiency,scientific research outputs,and educational performances(all P<0.05).Conclusion The establishment of an electronic platform within the department fosters deep integration and intelligent empower-ment of Party building and operational activities,enhances the quality of Party building,and promotes the advancement of disci-plines,thereby reinforcing the role of primary-level Party organizations as effective combat bastions.
5.Role of digital platform construction of departmental Party branch
Shufeng FAN ; Feiwei MA ; Jinzhan SU ; Miaoer LI ; Jianxia XU ; Xiaoshan HUANG ; Xia SONG ; Yuzhou HE
Modern Hospital 2025;25(5):690-693
Objective To investigate the effects of digital platform construction in departmental Party branches on the or-ganizational stronghold role of primary-level Party organizations.Methods Under the leadership of the hospital Party committee,the Radiology Department Party Branch launched the development of a"Party building+Services"digital platform in July 2021,facilitating a comprehensive integration of political and operational activities.This study retrospectively compared the differences in the indicators of party-building and the disciplinary development,mainly including Party-building effectiveness,team cohe-sion,management efficiency,clinical services,scientific research outputs,and educational performances between three-years pre-and post-implementation.Additionally,it also summed up the impact of an electronic platform development on the role of primary-level Party organizations as a combat bastion.Results Post-implementation metrics demonstrated statistically significant improvements in such indicators of Party organization building and disciplinary development as primary-level Party building effec-tiveness,team cohesion,management efficiency,scientific research outputs,and educational performances(all P<0.05).Conclusion The establishment of an electronic platform within the department fosters deep integration and intelligent empower-ment of Party building and operational activities,enhances the quality of Party building,and promotes the advancement of disci-plines,thereby reinforcing the role of primary-level Party organizations as effective combat bastions.
6.A Retrospective Study of Rescue Injuries and Agonal Injuries in 640 Death Cases
Xuanyi LI ; Guoli LV ; Wen YANG ; Chunlei WU ; Xiaoshan LIU ; Bin LUO ; Xinbiao LIAO ; Erwen HUANG
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2025;46(1):81-87
[Objective]To clearly identify the difference between rescue injuries and agonal injuries and to avoid duplicate identifications and misidentifications.[Methods]Based on the forensic pathological data of 5 923 cases of death cause identification from 2013 to 2022 in Sun Yat-sen University Forensic Identification Center and Guangzhou Tianhe District Branch of Guangzhou Public Security Bureau,this study retrospectively studied the characteristics of rescue injuries and agonal injuries seen in cause of death identification and their influence on cause of death identification.[Results]Among all the 5 923 cases,640 cases were found to have rescue injuries or agonal injuries,and 624 cases received treatment,of which 609 cases were found to have rescue injuries(97.60%),44 cases were found to have agonal injuries,and 13 cases were found to have both types of injuries.Among the 640 cases,441 were male and 199 were female.The age of death was discontinuously distributed from 0 to 95 years old.The leading cause of death was disease,followed by mechanical injury and asphyxia.The main manifestations of rescue injuries were rib and sternum fractures,soft tissue injuries in the prechest area or face,and pericardial rupture.The most common injuries in agonal stage were falling after unconsciousness,inhalation of foreign body in respiratory tract or multiple violent injuries.Among the 640 cases,19 cases were repeatedly identified,including 15 cases of rescue injuries,6 cases of agonal injuries,and 2 cases of both types of injuries.Compared with the cases where neither type of injuries was detected,the repeated identification rate of treatment injuries and agonal injuries was significantly increased(χ2=4.04,P=0.044;χ2=43.49,P<0.001).Among the 640 cases,11 cases(1.72%)were misidentified as the initial injuries in the first identification,and 13 cases had combined rescue injuries or agonal injuries that were involved in death.[Conclusions]By elucidating the epidemiological characteristics of the two types of injuries,this study proved that the two types of injuries were associated with higher rates of repeated identification and misidentification,which provided a reference for reducing repeated identification and misidentification and improving the accuracy of cause of death identification.
7.Correlation between coronary heart disease and hemoglobin levels in high-altitude regions, China
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2025;32(5):676-680
Objective:To investigate the correlation between coronary heart disease and hemoglobin levels in high-altitude regions, China.Methods:This study is a single-center retrospective study involving 298 patients who were hospitalized and underwent coronary angiography at the People's Hospital of Xizang Autonomous Region from January to December 2022. The patients were divided into a lesion group and a control group based on the presence of coronary artery lesions. Among them, 152 patients were diagnosed with coronary heart disease and were assigned to the lesion group, while 146 patients had normal coronary angiography results and were included in the control group. Hemoglobin levels, age, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and other relevant data were compared between the two groups. Furthermore, based on the status of the coronary artery lesions, the patients were categorized into single-vessel lesion, double-vessel lesion, and triple-vessel lesion groups to analyze the correlation between the Gensini score for coronary artery disease and hemoglobin levels in each group.Results:In the control group, hemoglobin, age, D-dimer, fibrinogen degradation products, glycated hemoglobin, C-reactive protein, and fibrinogen were (182.52 ± 28.45) g/L, (59.84 ± 13.14) years, (0.62 ± 1.70) mg/L, (2.92 ± 7.41) mg/L, (6.20 ± 1.22)%, (8.46 ± 21.90) mg/L, and (3.59 ± 1.87) g/L, respectively. In the lesion group, these values were (156.53 ± 23.35) g/L, (56.72 ± 12.70) years, (1.42 ± 2.69) mg/L, (5.32 ± 9.93) mg/L, (6.85 ± 1.88)%, (44.56 ± 64.29) mg/L, and (4.48 ± 2.18) g/L, respectively. The lesion group had lower hemoglobin levels and younger age, while levels of D-dimer, fibrinogen degradation products, glycated hemoglobin, C-reactive protein, and fibrinogen were significantly higher ( t = -5.58, -8.75, -2.59, -2.00, -2.82, -5.29, -3.21, all P < 0.05). A binary logistic regression analysis of these factors revealed that hemoglobin ( OR = 0.35, 95% CI: 0.08-0.78) is a protective factor for coronary heart disease ( P < 0.05). Both D-dimer ( OR = 1.42, 95% CI: 1.00-2.15) and glycated hemoglobin ( OR = 1.30, 95% CI: 1.00-1.60) were identified as independent risk factors for coronary heart disease (both P < 0.05). In the lesion group, hemoglobin levels were highest in the single-vessel lesion group [(161.22 ± 19.28) g/L], followed by the double-vessel lesion group [(154.84 ± 23.66) g/L], and lowest in the triple-vessel lesion group [(144.34 ± 26.57) g/L, all P < 0.05]. The Gensini scores were highest in the triple-vessel lesion group (89.96 ± 33.14), followed by the double-vessel lesion group (59.25 ± 17.28), and lowest in the single-vessel lesion subgroup (8.35 ± 4.56) (all P < 0.05). Conclusions:Hemoglobin is a protective factor for coronary heart disease, with lower hemoglobin levels associated with more severe coronary artery lesions in coronary heart disease.
8.Single-cell spatiotemporal atlas of tooth development: progress and prospects
Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2025;60(1):26-32
Single-cell and spatial multi-omics technologies enable the simultaneous analysis of thousands of cells in various states, revealing their transcriptional profiles, chromatin accessibility, and spatial positioning. Recent advances in single-cell multi-omics have led to significant discoveries regarding the definition, function, evolution, and interaction of various cell subtypes during tooth development. We summarize key findings from recent single-cell multi-omics studies on tooth development, highlighting their contributions to the field and discussing future perspectives in dental developmental genomics research.
9.Role of hippocampal activating transcription factor 5 in cognitive impairment induced by neuropathic pain in mice: relationship with mitochondrial unfolded protein response
Fei XING ; Xiaoshan SHI ; Yaowei XU ; Xin WEI ; Mingcui QU ; Dan CHENG ; Jingjing YUAN ; Zhongyu WANG ; Na XING ; Yanna LI
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2025;45(3):329-334
Objective:To evaluate the role of hippocampal activating transcription factor 5 (ATF5) in cognitive impairment induced by neuropathic pain and the relationship with mitochondrial unfolded protein response(mtUPR) in mice.Methods:This study was conducted in 2 parts. Experiment Ⅰ Twenty-four SPF healthy male C57BL/6 mice, aged 6-8 weeks, weighing 20-25 g, were divided into 2 groups ( n=12 each) using a random number table method: sham operation group (S1 group) and neuropathic pain group (NP group). Neuropathic pain was induced by chronic constriction injury to the sciatic nerve. The mechanical paw withdrawal threshold (MWT) and thermal paw withdrawal latency (TWL) were measured before developing the model and at 7, 14, 21 and 28 days after developing the model. Mouse cognitive function was assessed using the novel object recognition test from 30-31 days after developing the model. After the end of the novel object recognition test, mice were sacrificed and the hippocampal CA1 region was harvested for determination of the expression of ATF5 (by Western blot) and the expression of ATF5 in neurons, microglia and astrocytes (by immunofluorescence double staining). Experiment Ⅱ Thirty-six SPF healthy male C57BL/6 mice, aged 6-8 weeks, weighing 20-25 g, were divided into 3 groups ( n=12 each) using a random number table method: sham operation group (S2 group), neuropathic pain + ATF5 up-regulation group (NA group), and neuropathic pain + empty virus group (NE group). On day 14 after developing the model, a virus that specifically up-regulated ATF5 expression in neurons and empty virus were injected into the hippocampal CA1 region. The MWT and TWL were measured at days 28 and 35 after developing the model. The novel object recognition test was performed on day 36 after developing the model to evaluate the cognitive function. After the end of the behavioral test, mice were sacrificed and the hippocampal CA1 region was harvested for detection of the expression of ATF5 and mtUPR marker proteins (Lon protease [LONP1] and heat shock protein 60 [HSP60]) by Western blot. Results:Experiment Ⅰ Compared with S1 group, no statistically significant change was found in the MWT and TWL before developing the model ( P>0.05), the MWT and TWL were significantly decreased on days 7, 14, 21 and 28 after developing the model, the discrimination index (DI) was decreased at day 31 after developing the model, the expression of ATF5 was down-regulated, the expression of ATF5 in neurons was down-regulated ( P<0.05), and no statistically significant change was found in the expression of ATF5 in mircrolia and astrocytes in NP group ( P>0.05). Experiment Ⅱ Compared with S2 group, the MWT and TWL were significantly decreased on days 28 and 35 after developing the model in NE group and NA group, DI was decreased, and the expression of ATF5, LONP1 and HSP60 was down-regulated in NE group ( P<0.05), and no significant change was found in NA group ( P>0.05). Compared with NE group, no significant change was found in the MWT and TWL in NA group ( P>0.05), DI was significantly increased, and the expression of ATF5, LONP1 and HSP60 was up-regulated in NA group ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Down-regulated ATF5 in the hippocampus is involved in the process of cognitive impairment caused by neuropathic pain, and the mechanism may be related to the inhibition of mtUPR.
10.Therapeutic efficacy and influencing factors of ceftazidime/avibactam in lung transplant recipients with pulmonary infection caused by carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacilli
Zhigang QI ; Chenglong LIANG ; Yating GUO ; Xiaoshan LI ; Hongmei WANG ; Lingzhi SHI ; Bo WU ; Jingyu CHEN ; Xiuhong ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2025;24(7):940-946
Objective To investigate the clinical application of ceftazidime/avibactam(CAZ/AVI)in lung trans-plant recipients with pulmonary infection caused by carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacilli(CRGNB),and ana-lyze the factors affecting the prognosis.Methods Lung transplant recipients who had CRGNB pulmonary infection and were treated with CAZ/AVI were included in the analysis.Based on 14-day clinical response,14-day microbial response,and 30-day survival status,the recipients were divided into a clinical response group and a clinical failure group,a microbial response group and a microbial failure group,as well as a survival group and a death group,re-spectively.Univariate analysis was conducted on various data from the two groups.Factors affecting therapeutic ef-ficacy and survival were included in a binary logistic regression model.Independent risk factors for CAZ/AVI anti-infective efficacy and all-cause mortality outcomes were analyzed.Results A total of 43 recipients were included.After 14-day anti-infective treatment,32 recipients(74.42%)achieved clinical response,and 30 recipients(69.77%)achieved microbial response.34 recipients(79.07%)survived 30 days after CAZ/AVI treatment.The Charlson comorbidity index(CCI),proportion of renal dysfunction,and incidence of shock in recipients in the clini-cal response group were all lower than those in the clinical failure group(P<0.05),while the serum albumin(ALB)level was higher(P<0.05).The incidence of shock in recipients in the microbial response group was lower than that in the microbial failure group(P<0.05).CCI,proportion of renal dysfunction,and incidence of shock in recipients in the survival group were all lower than those in the death group(all P<0.05),while ALB level was higher during treatment period(P<0.05).Multivariate analysis of 14-day clinical response and 30-day survival showed that higher CCI was an independent risk factor affecting 14-day clinical response of recipients(OR=2.22,95%CI:1.07-4.63),while lower ALB levels(OR=0.72,95%CI:0.54-0.98)and higher CCI(OR=5.27,95%CI:1.18-23.58)were independent risk factors for 30-day all-cause mortality in recipients with pulmonary in-fection after lung transplant.Conclusion CAZ/AVI may be an effective drug for treating pulmonary infection caused by CRGNB in lung transplant recipients.Higher CCI is an independent risk factor for 14-day clinical failure in recipients after CAZ/AVI treatment.Lower ALB level and higher CCI are independent risk factors for increased 30-day mortality in recipients.

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