1.Construction of a One Health-based performance evaluation indicator system for integrated interventions for schistosomiasis control during the elimination phase
Yanyan ZHANG ; Jingshu LIU ; Xinchen LI ; Qiyu ZHANG ; Xiaoxi ZHANG ; Xiaonong ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2026;38(3):240-249
Objective To construct a One Health-based performance evaluation indicator system for integrated interventions for schistosomiasis in the elimination phase, clarify the dimensions and connotations of intervention performance evaluation, and provide methodological reference for subsequent real-world performance evaluation in schistosomiasis control. Methods On the basis of literature analysis, a preliminary indicator system was developed through group discussion and expert consultation. Nineteen experts in schistosomiasis control were invited to participate in two rounds of Delphi consultation. Expert response rate, degree of consensus, coordination of opinions, and authority were assessed. The indicators were optimized and refined according to the scoring results and expert feedback, and the analytic hierarchy process was used to determine the normalized weights of indicators at each level. Results Through literature analysis, group discussion, and expert consultation, a preliminary performance evaluation indicator system for integrated interventions for schistosomiasis was developed, consisting of 4 first-level indicators, 8 second-level indicators, and 20 third-level indicators. The response rates of the two rounds of expert consultation were both 100.00%. In the first round, the ranges of the experts’ judgment coefficient, familiarity coefficient, and authority coefficient were 0.88 ~ 1.00, 0.74 ~ 0.99, and 0.82 ~ 0.99, respectively; in the second round, the corresponding ranges were 0.88 ~ 0.98, 0.73 ~ 0.98, and 0.81 ~ 0.98, respectively. In the first round, Kendall’s coefficients of concordance for the rationality, importance, and operability of the indicators were 0.201, 0.252, and 0.221, respectively; in the second round, the corresponding values were 0.267, 0.319, and 0.296, respectively. The Kendall’s coefficients of concordance in both rounds were statistically significant (χ2 = 112.063, 140.415, 123.386, 121.939, 145.393, and 135.072, all P < 0.05). After optimization and revision, the final indicator system consisted of 4 first-level indicators, 7 second-level indicators, and 14 third-level indicators. Among the first-level indicators, the normalized weights of “health performance”, “economic performance”, “ecological performance”, and “social performance” were 40.44%, 13.88%, 11.67%, and 34.01%, respectively. Among the second-level indicators, the normalized weights of “disease burden level” and “promotion of health equity” were both 100.00%; those of “resource consumption” and “production capacity” were both 50.00%; and those of “water and soil regulation”, “atmospheric environmental regulation”, and “species conservation” were all 33.33%. Conclusions A One Health-based performance evaluation indicator system was constructed for integrated interventions for schistosomiasis in the elimination phase. The system incorporates performance evaluation indicators across multiple dimensions, including health, economic, ecological, and social domains, and provides a tool for evaluating the performance of cross-sector collaborative governance in integrated schistosomiasis interventions.
2.Research on the Evalution of Synergy Levels of Traditional Chinese Medicine"Three-Medical"Based on the Composite System Synergy Degree Model
Youshu YUAN ; Meng'en CHEN ; Xiaoxi ZHANG ; Yi WANG ; Zhiwei WANG
Chinese Hospital Management 2025;(9):40-45
Objective To quantitatively evaluate the synergy level of Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)"three-medical"and advance TCM revitalization and healthcare reform.Methods Sort out the quantitative evalution indictors of the"three-medical"in TCM based on policy texts.Policy-derived evaluation indicators were refined through the Delphi method.The composite system synergy degree model was applied to calculate subsystem order degrees and overall synergy degrees across seven national TCM reform demonstration zones.Results From 2021 to 2023:the mean value of the orderliness of the TCM medical system in the 7 demonstration areas increased from 0.31 to 0.72,the orderliness of the TCM health insurance increased from 0.23 to 0.74,and the orderliness of the Herbal System increased from 0.34 to 0.70.From 2022 to 2023,the average value of synergy between medical and health insurance systems in the field of Chinese medicine in 7 demonstration areas grew from 0.17 to 0.29.The synergy between medical and pharmaceutical systems in the field of Chinese medicine grows from 0.19 to 0.31.The synergy between pharmaceutical and health insurance system in the field of Chinese medicine increased from 0.17 to 0.27.The overall synergy of the"three-medical"system of TCM increased from 0.19 to 0.36.Conclusion The degree of orderliness of the"three-medical"systems of TCM is gradually rising,showing a relatively good development trend in orderliness.The degree of synergy among the"three-medical"total systems of TCM is on the rise,but is still at the level of moderate synergy or below.
3.Visualization Analysis of Scientific Research Ability Training of Professional Degree Postgraduates of Traditional Chinese Medi-cine Based on CiteSpace
Xiaoxi ZHANG ; Fenfen LI ; Daozong XIA
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University 2025;49(8):1071-1077
[Objective]To investigate the research landscape,predominant themes and emerging trends in scientific research competency cultivation for traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)professional degree postgraduates in China over the past decade,in order to provide a reference for in-depth research on the cultivation of scitifin research capabilities of postgraduates in the professional degree in TCM.[Methods]A systematic literature review was conducted by using the China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI)from January 1,2015 to December 31,2024,focusing on publications related to research capacity development for TCM professional degree programs.CiteSpace 6.4.R1 software was employed to perform bibliometric analyses of authorship patterns,institutional collaborations and keyword co-occurrence networks.[Results]A total of 103 eligible studies were included.The overall publication volume showed a significant increasing trend,with a rapid growth phase from 2020 to 2024,peaking at 18 articles in 2022,reflecting rising attention to this field.Author collaboration network analysis indicated that JIANG Youming and MO Jie topped the list with 3 publications each,while most other authors conducted research independently with limited cooperation.The institutional collaboration network had a density of 0.0096,indicating low inter-institutional cooperation,with Hu'nan University of Chinese Medicine leading in publications(5 articles).Keyword co-occurrence analysis revealed core research hotspots such as"training model""teaching reform""double-track integration".Keyword burst analysis showed prominent terms like"curriculum system""medical-education collaboration""clinical thinking""new medical discipline"from 2015 to 2024,with"new medical discipline"emerging as a recent hotspot reflecting interdisciplinary integration trends.[Conclusion]The number of articles on the scientific research ability cultivation for postgraduates of TCM professional degrees in China has generally increased,and the research scope has continuously expanded.However,there are differences in research levels among different regions.It is necessary to strengthen the cooperation between multi-disciplines and multi-regions,conduct broader and deeper research,and formulate scientific research ability training programs suitable for postgraduates of TCM professional degrees in China to further improve their scientific research ability.
4.The value of dual phase 18 F-flurodeoxyglucose PET/CT imaging and ultrasound to diagnose cervical lymph node metastases in differentiated thyroid cancer
Jingmiao Zhang ; Xiaoxi Pang ; Shan Huang ; Hong Chen ; Fei Li
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2025;60(6):1113-1119
Objective :
To assess and to compare the diagnostic performance of cervical ultrasound and 18F fluorodeoxyglucose(18F-FDG PET/CT) in identifying cervical lymph node metastases in patients with differentiated thyroid cancer(DTC) following total thyroidectomy, focusing on both early and delayed imaging phases.
Methods :
A retrospective review was performed on 83 DTC patients with DTC who had undergone total thyroidectomy. A total of 143 cervical lymph nodes, comprising both metastatic and non-metastatic nodes, were evaluated using 18F-FDG PET/CT and ultrasound. Sensitivity, specificity, and overall diagnostic accuracy were calculated for each imaging modality. Differences in lymph node detection rates across cervical regions using ultrasound were analyzed, along with nodal size parameters(long and short axis diameters), to investigate potential limitations of ultrasound in this context. Additionally, PET/CT parameters including axial ratio, early and delayed maximum standardized uptake values(SUVmax), and changes in SUVmax between imaging timepoints(ΔSUVmax) were compared between metastatic and non-metastatic lymph nodes to evaluate the diagnostic value and underlying mechanisms of PET/CT in this clinical setting.
Results :
18 F-FDG PET/CT demonstrated a sensitivity of 91 . 58% (98/107) , a specificity of 72. 22% (26/36) , and an overall diagnostic accuracy of 86. 71% (124/143) in identifying cervical lymph node metastases post-total thyroidectomy in DTC patients . In comparison , ultrasound showed a lower sensitivity of 50. 47% (54/107) , but a higher specificity of 97. 22% (35/36) , with an overall accuracy of 62. 24% (89/ 143) . Notably , ultrasound exhibited a significantly higher false-negative rate in the first cervical lymph node group compared to the second group [56. 6% (30/53 ) vs 43 . 4% (23/53 ) ; χ2 = 20. 396 , P < 0. 001] . In delayed PET/CT imaging , metastatic lymph nodes showed a significantly increased SUV max compared to early-phase imaging (Z = - 8. 147 , P < 0. 001) . Using an SUV max threshold of 2. 5 , delayed imaging identified a greater number of positive lymph nodes than early imaging ( χ2 = 18. 127 , P < 0. 001) . Furthermore , metastatic lymph nodes exhibi- ted a significantly lower axial ratio than non-metastatic nodes (Z = - 4. 529 , P < 0. 001) . Both early and delayed SUV max values were significantly higher in malignant nodes compared to benign ones (Z = - 3 . 689 , P < 0. 001 and Z = - 4. 550 , P < 0. 001 , respectively) . Additionally , ΔSUV max was markedly elevated in metastatic lymph nodes (Z = - 4. 189 , P < 0. 001) .
Conclusion
Dual-phase 18 F-FDG PET/CT proves to be superior to ultrasound in di- agnosing cervical lymph node metastasis in patients with differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) following total thyroid- ectomy . Delayed-phase imaging offers higher tumor-to-background ratio , which enhances the visibility of metastatic lymph nodes . In addition , dual-phase 18 F-FDG PET/CT plays greater advantages in the differential diagnosis be- tween metastatic lymph nodes and non-metastatic lymph nodes .
5.Vascularization characteristics of tissue-engineered oral mucosa equivalents
Lijuan SHI ; Jian WEI ; Xuan ZHANG ; Lingxiao HE ; Xiaoxi JIANG ; Minhai NIE ; Jiana CHEN ; Xuqian LIU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(22):4748-4760
BACKGROUND:In previous studies,the equivalent structure of three-dimensional cell reconstruction of tissue engineering oral mucosa is similar to normal oral mucosa,including epithelial-like structure,lamina propria-like structure,and vascular lumen-like structure,and has initially achieved the establishment of vascular equivalent,but its vascularization characteristics are not very clear.OBJECTIVE:Vascular-like structures of vascularized oral mucosa equivalent were obtained by targeting vascular endothelial cells specific marker expression profiles correlated with laser capture microdissection system,and their vascularization ability was evaluated to reveal their vascularization characteristics.METHODS:Human gingival epithelial cells were cultured from human gingival epithelium and human gingival fibroblasts,human gingival mesenchymal stem cells were cultured from human gingival lamina propria.Human gingival mesenchymal stem cells were induced to differentiate into vascular endothelial-like cells after monoclonal expansion culture.Human gingival epithelial cells,human gingival fibroblasts,and vascular endothelial-like cells were loaded with acellular vascular matrix-0.25%human-like collagen type Ⅰ scaffold to construct the vascularized oral mucosa equivalent.The layered structure of oral mucosa equivalent(experimental group)and the acellular vascular matrix-0.25%human-like collagen type Ⅰ scaffold(control group)were implanted subcutaneously into the back of nude mice,respectively.14 days later,the incision surface of the two groups was coated with biogel.The biogel surface of the experimental group was inoculated with human gingival epithelial cells,while the control group was not inoculated with cells.The samples were collected after 14 days of feeding.The layered structure of oral mucosa equivalent was observed by morphology.The neovascular-like structures in oral mucosa equivalents were labeled by immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence with a more comprehensive expression profile of vascular endothelial cells,and the vascularization characteristics were analyzed.A laser capture microdissection system was used to capture the neovascularization structures in the oral mucosa equivalents specifically labeled by immunohistochemistry and analyze their vascularization characteristics.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)The morphology showed that the cell level of oral mucosa equivalent was clear,and the structure was similar to that of normal oral mucosa,that is,there were epithelioid structures,lamina-like structures,and vascular cavelike structures,and there were scattered erythrocytes in the vascular cavelike structures.(2)The results of EdU Apollo tracer seed cells in the oral mucosa equivalent group showed that human gingival epithelial cells labeled with EdU Apollo 488 showed green fluorescence expression.DAPI labeled human gingival fibroblasts showed blue fluorescence expression and formed lamina-like structures in vivo.EdU Apollo 567 labeled vascular endothelial-like cells showed red fluorescence expression and formed a vascular-like structure in vivo.(3)Vascular endothelial cell specific marker expression profile immunofluorescence labeling of vascular structure showed that compared with normal oral mucosa,the expressions of CD31,CD51,CD54,CD105,Tie-2,VWF,vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 1,and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 in oral mucosa equivalents were increased(P<0.000 1).There were no significant changes in CD34 expression(P>0.05).(4)Compared with the specifically labeled oral mucosal vascular structures,the expression levels of CD51,CD54,CD105,Tie-2,VWF,vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 1,and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 of the oral mucosa equivalents targeted by the laser capture microdissection system were increased(P<0.000 1).There were no significant changes in expression of CD31 and CD34(P>0.05).(5)The results showed that the oral mucosa equivalent reconstructed by three-dimensional cell stratification could achieve good vascularization,and its vascularization characteristics were consistent with the immunological function and characteristics of neovascularization.Vascularization helps three-dimensional cell layer reconstruction of oral mucosa equivalent regeneration.
6.Correlation between voice fatigue index and subjective and objective degrees of voice impairment
HaKyung KIM ; Xiaoxi KANG ; Wensheng ZHAO ; Xiaoyu WANG ; Bin YI ; Qingsu ZHANG
Journal of Audiology and Speech Pathology 2025;33(4):324-327
Objective To investigate the correlation between voice fatigue index(VFI)and the subjective and objective assessment results of voice impairment.Methods Fifty-one patients with voice disorders and 48 normal subjects were selected for VFI assessment and comparison of the differences in scores between the two groups.Sub-jective voice handicap index(VHI)and objective acoustic assessment were performed on the patients with voice dis-orders to analyze the correlation between VFI scores and the results of subjective and objective assessment of voice disorders.Results There was significant difference of the VFI scores between the voice disorder patients and the control group,with the total VFI score,part Ⅰ and part Ⅱ scores higher than those of control group,and the partⅢ score lower than those of the control group(P<0.05),and there was a strong correlation between the total and part VFI scores and the total and part VHI scores(P<0.05 or P<0.01).The VFI part Ⅰ and part Ⅱ scores were regatively correlated with the I-low(P<0.05),but there was not a significant correlation with the other acoustics parameters and the dysphonia severity index(DSI)(P>0.05).Conclusion Voice fatigue symptoms were more prominent in the voice-impaired population,and the VFI score was significantly correlated with the subjective voice disorder severity,but the correlation with the objective acoustic parameters was not significant.
7.Characteristics of wh-question syntactic deficits in patients with Chinese non-fluent aphasia
Xiaoxi KANG ; Zongyun ZHANG ; Xiao LANG ; Wensheng ZHAO ; HaKyung KIM ; Yongli WANG ; Zhaoming HUANG
Journal of Audiology and Speech Pathology 2025;33(3):211-215
Objective To study the syntactic impairment characteristics of wh-question comprehension and expression in Chinese non-fluent aphasic patients.Methods The differences in comprehension and expression be-tween 25 non-fluent aphasic patients and 25 normal subjects were tested in the form of sentence-figure matching and elicitation-repetition to analyze syntactic impairment characteristics related to sentence patterns,question objects,and question words.Results The patients with non-fluent aphasia had impaired comprehension and expression of specific interrogative sentences,and the order of correct comprehension was:(active interrogative sentence,object pseudo-split interrogative sentence)>(subject pseudo-split interrogative sentence,passive interrogative sentence),and the order of correct expression was:active interrogative sentence>(pseudo-split interrogative sentence,pas-sive interrogative sentence).Conclusion The pattern of impaired comprehension and expression of wh-question was similar in patients with Chinese non-fluent aphasia.The main influences on syntactic structure included the object of questioning(subject-object)and the type of sentence.Obstacles were more pronounced in sentences with wh-move-ment and non-canonical order.
8.Clinical characteristics of congenital atresia of the oval window
Jiayu PAN ; Meixin CHEN ; Yang WANG ; Xingyu HUANG ; Xiaoxi CHEN ; Zhaohui LIU ; Chunlin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2025;60(10):1252-1258
Objective:To investigate the clinical features of patients with congenital atresia of the oval window (CAOW).Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on 7 cases (8 ears) of surgically confirmed CAOW treated at our department from July 2018 to July 2024. Among the cases, 1 patient had bilateral CAOW, and 4 patients had unilateral CAOW combined with other types of ossicular chain malformations in the contralateral ear. We collected and analyzed the clinical data, audiological features, and temporal bone HRCT results of all patients.Results:The 7 patients were diagnosed at ages ranging from 8 to 19 years, with a mean age of (13.2±6.9) years. None of the patients exhibited significant auricular deformities. All presented with conductive hearing loss or mixed hearing loss predominantly of the conductive type, with an intact tympanic membrane. The diagnosis of CAOW was confirmed via endoscopic tympanotomy, revealing a concave oval window area on the medial wall of the tympanic cavity, sealed by a bony plate. All 8 ears exhibited additional ossicular chain deformities. Stapes absence was present in all 8 ears. Partial absence of the incus long process was observed in 3 ears, while, abnormal bony connections between the incus long process and the promontory were seen in 4 ears, 1 ear had a short malleolar handle, 1 ear had a smaller than normal malleus volume. In addition, facial nerve deformities were found in 6 ears, with 4 ears showing bifurcation of the facial nerve and 2 ears showing facial nerve obscuration of the oval window. Pure-tone audiometry revealed that 62.5% (5/8 ears) of patients had air conduction (AC) thresholds≥60 dB preoperatively, with a mean pure-tone average (PTA) of (69.0±11.8) dB HL and a mean air-bone gap (ABG) of (52.0±7.0) dB. The mean AC threshold and ABG were higher in the low-frequency (125-1 000 Hz) range compared to the high-frequency (2 000-8 000 Hz) range (both P<0.05). Preoperative HRCT showed abnormalities in all patients, with 7 ears being diagnosable as CAOW. Although the remaining 1 ear could not be diagnosed as CAOW, stapes and incus long process absence were detected. Conclusion:CAOW is rare in clinical, as the patients with non-progressive conductive hearing loss (AC≥60 dB, ABG≥50 dB) since childhood, intact tympanic membrane without malformations of auricle and external auditory canal, and thick bony plate covered the oval window of the HRCT imaging, CAOW should be highly suspected, which could be confirmed by the exploratory tympanotomy.
9.A Study on the Impact of the Employee Medical Insurance Outpatient Mutual Assistance System on Medical Insurance Costs for Patients with Diabetes Mellitus
Meng'en CHEN ; Xiaoxi ZHANG ; Youshu YUAN ; Yan WANG ; Tianzhen CONG ; Haojia HOU ; Jingyu YANG ; Zhiwei WANG
Chinese Health Economics 2025;44(10):38-42
Objective:It aims to examine the effects of the employee medical insurance outpatient mutual assistance on medical insurance costs for patients with diabetes mellitus,offering insights for optimizing outpatient insurance policies and chronic disease management strategies.Methods:Outpatient cost settlement data of urban employees with diabetes mellitus in Lanzhou from 2022 to 2023 was collected.Univariate analysis and interrupted time-series models were used to compare relevant medical insurance cost indicators before and after the reform.Results:The inpatient data of 765 730 diabetes mellitus patients were included in the study,and male patients account for 62.67%.After the reform,average per-visit pooling fund expenditure,average per-visit individual payment expenditures,average per-visit personal account expenditure,average per-visit eligible expense amount,average per-visit total fund payment,and the average per-visit proportion of basic medical pooling payments were decreased(P<0.05).Moreover,average per-visit pooling fund expenditure,average per-visit individual account expenditure,average per-visit cash payment,average per-visit eligible expense amount,average per-visit total fund payment,and the average per-visit proportion of basic medical pooling payments showed a notable declining trend post-reform(P<0.05).In contrast,the per-visit fully out-of-pocket expenditure exhibited no significant change before and after the reform(P>0.05).Conclusion:The reform of the employee medical insurance outpatient mutual assistance system has alleviated the economic burden of disease for diabetic patients and improved the efficiency of medical insurance fund utilization,but it reduced the proportion of basic medical pooling payments.It is recommended to continuously refine the outpatient medical insurance payment system,strengthen supervision of medical expenses and service quality,and balance patient benefits with fund pressure to enhance chronic disease outpatient benefits.
10.Relationship between triglyceride-glucose index and acute ischemic stroke with anterior circulation large vessel occlusion
Ruyue LIN ; Jianqiang FAN ; Lijun WANG ; Xiaoxi ZHANG ; Hongjian SHEN ; Pengfei XING ; Lei ZHANG ; Zifu LI ; Yongwei ZHANG ; Pengfei YANG ; Jianmin LIU ; Rui ZHAO
Academic Journal of Naval Medical University 2025;46(4):435-441
Objective To explore the relationship between triglyceride-glucose index(TyG)and acute ischemic stroke with large vessel occlusion(AIS-LVO)of anterior circulation.Methods A retrospective study was conducted on patients with anterior circulation AIS-LVO who underwent emergency endovascular thrombectomy at Neurovascular Center of The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University from Jan.2018 to Dec.2019.According to modified Rankin scale(mRS)score 90 d after operation,the patients were assigned to favorable outcome group(mRS score 0-2)or unfavorable outcome group(mRS score 3-6),and the TyG was compared.According to the median of TyG,the patients were assigned to low-TyG group(TyG<8.57)or high-TyG group(TyG ≥8.57),and the clinical data,laboratory indexes,and imaging characteristics were compared.Receiver operating characteristic curve was used to evaluate the predictive value of TyG for poor prognosis.Results A total of 135 patients were enrolled,with 72 in the favorable outcome group and 63 in the unfavorable outcome group.The TyG of the unfavorable outcome group was significantly higher than that of the favorable outcome group(8.82+0.63 vs 8.43+0.60,P<0.001).There were 67 patients in the low-TyG group and 68 in the high-TyG group.Compared with the low-TyG group,the proportion of patients with hyperlipidemia history(P=0.003),systolic blood pressure at admission(P=0.018),fasting blood glucose level(P<0.001),and triglyceride level(P<0.001)were significantly higher in the high-TyG group,the infarct core volume was significantly larger(P=0.025),the high density lipoprotein-cholesterol level was significantly lower(P=0.013),and the mRS score 90 d after operation was significantly higher(3[1,5]vs 1[0,5],P=0.049).The TyG had certain predictive value for poor prognosis in anterior circulation AIS-LVO patients(area under curve value=0.662,95%confidence interval 0.571-0.753).Conclusion TyG is elevated in anterior circulation AIS-LVO patients with poor prognosis,and may be a potential prognostic indicator for anterior circulation AIS-LVO patients.


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