1.Palpitations, Shortness of Breath, Weakness in Limbs, Edema, and Dyspnea: A Rare Inflammatory Myopathy with Positive Aniti-mitochondrial Antibodies and Cardiac Involvement
Chunsu LIANG ; Xuchang ZHANG ; Ning ZHANG ; Lin KANG ; Xiaohong LIU ; Jiaqi YU ; Yingxian LIU ; Lin QIAO ; Yanli YANG ; Xiaoyi ZHAO ; Ruijie ZHAO ; Na NIU ; Xuelian YAN
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2025;16(1):248-255
This article presents a case study of a patient who visited the Geriatric Department of Peking Union Medical College Hospital due to "palpitations, shortness of breath for more than 2 years, limb weakness for 6 months, edema, and nocturnal dyspnea for 2 months". The patient exhibited decreased muscle strength in the limbs and involvement of swallowing and respiratory muscles, alongside complications of heart failure and various arrhythmias which were predominantly atrial. Laboratory tests revealed the presence of multiple autoantibodies and notably anti-mitochondrial antibodies. Following a comprehensive multidisciplinary evaluation, the patient was diagnosed with anti-mitochondrial antibody-associated inflammatory myopathy. Treatment involved a combination of glucocorticoids and immunosuppressants, along with resistance exercises for muscle strength and rehabilitation training for lung function, resulting in significant improvement of clinical symptoms. The case underscores the importance of collaborative multidisciplinary approaches in diagnosing and treating rare diseases in elderly patients, where careful consideration of clinical manifestations and subtle abnormal clinical data can lead to effective interventions.
2.A cross-sectional study on knowledge, treatment needs, and optimization of chronic disease management pathways regarding biologics in patients with psoriasis
Fan WANG ; Xiaoyi XING ; Rui WANG ; Huan LIU ; Qian LIU ; Chen YU
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2025;58(11):1059-1063
Objective:To explore the cognitive characteristics, influencing factors, and treatment needs regarding biologic agents among patients with psoriasis.Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted. Patients with psoriasis attending the Department of Dermatology, Xijing Hospital, Air Force Medical University were selected from October to December 2022, and from June to December 2023. A self-designed electronic questionnaire was used for investigation, covering demographic characteristics, psoriasis history (disease types, disease duration, previous treatments, etc.), biologics knowledge (sources of awareness, core cognitive dimensions), and treatment needs.Results:The valid questionnaire response rate reached 93.2% (439/471). The ages of enrolled patients were 35.95 ± 12.57 years, and the disease duration was 7.90 ± 3.26 years. Psoriasis vulgaris was the predominant type (363 cases, 82.69%). The overall awareness rate of biologics slightly increased from 68.62% (105/153) in 2022 to 72.38% (207/286) in 2023 ( P > 0.05). Primary information sources included new media (WeChat/internet) platforms (168 cases, 53.84%) and peer-to-peer sharing (115 cases, 36.86%), while physician counseling merely accounted for 9.29% (29 cases) ( P < 0.001). Insufficient knowledge of biologics was manifested primarily as poor awareness of comorbidities (47.60%, 209/439) and treatment monitoring protocols (22.32%, 98/439). Core concerns regarding biologic therapy included safety (73.34%, 322/439), economic burden (65.14%, 286/439), and long-term efficacy (63.55%, 279/439) ; 60.13% (264/439) of the patients expected rapid improvement of skin symptoms. As for treatment modalities, 90.20% (396/439) of the patients preferred regimens with extended dosing intervals. Conclusions:The patients with psoriasis demonstrated an imbalance in their cognitive structure regarding biologic agents. Their treatment needs exhibited multidimensional characteristics, emphasizing not only rapid clearance of skin lesions but also greater importance of treatment safety and cost-effectiveness.
3.Effect of degree of neuromuscular block on intraoperative surgical conditions and postoperative recovery quality in patients undergoing lumbar interbody fusion
Jie GUO ; Xiaoyi CHEN ; Junda CHEN ; Xinghe WANG ; Dong HUANG ; Dongmei YUE ; Linlin ZHAO ; Junli CAO ; Su LIU
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2025;45(4):444-448
Objective:To evaluate the effect of the degree of neuromuscular blockade on the intraoperative surgical conditions and postoperative recovery quality in patients undergoing lumbar interbody fusion.Methods:In this randomized controlled trial, 100 patients of either sex, aged 18-79 yr, with a body mass index of 18.5-35.0 kg/m 2, of American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status classification < Ⅳ, scheduled for elective lumbar interbody fusion at the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University from August to October 2024, were allocated into 2 groups ( n=50 each) using stratified randomization based on the number of lumbar segments: deep neuromuscular blockade group (group D) and moderate neuromuscular blockade group (group M). The intraoperative post-tetanic count was maintained at 1 or 2 in group D, and the intraoperative train-of-four was maintained at 1 or 2 in group M. The scores for surgical conditions, duration of operation, blood loss, length of incision, occurrence of severe hypoxemia after extubation, requirement for rescue analgesia in post-anesthesia care unit, 15-item Quality of Recovery scale score and length of stay were recorded. Results:Compared with group M, the scores for surgical conditions were significantly increased, the rate of rescue analgesia in post-anesthesia care unit was decreased, 15-item Quality of Recovery scale scores were increased at 3 days after surgery ( P<0.05), and no significant changes were found in the duration of operation, blood loss, length of incision, incidence of severe hypoxemia after extubation and length of hospital stay in group D ( P>0.05). Conclusions:Compared with moderate neuromuscular blockade, deep neuromuscular blockade can provide better surgical conditions and improve the quality of early postoperative recovery for patients undergoing lumbar interbody fusion.
4.Impact of different blood transfusion thresholds on clinical outcomes in children with severe traumatic brain injury
Jian JI ; Quan WANG ; Zheng LI ; Boliang FANG ; Shijie LI ; Xiaoyi LIU
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics 2025;63(12):1331-1335
Objective:To explore the impact of different blood transfusion thresholds on clinical outcomes in children with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).Methods:A retrospective cohort study was conducted. Clinical data was collected from 64 children with severe TBI who received red blood cell transfusions and were admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) of Beijing Children′s Hospital between January 2020 and December 2024. Data included basic clinical characteristics, mortality rate, neurological recovery (measured by Glasgow coma scale (GCS) at discharge, pediatric cerebral performance category (PCPC) score), length of stay in the PICU, duration of mechanical ventilation, and incidence of complications. Patients were divided into a liberal transfusion group (hemoglobin >70-<100 g/L at first transfusion) and a restrictive transfusion group (hemoglobin ≤70 g/L at first transfusion). Stratified analysis was performed based on age (children >5 and children ≤5 years old). Comparisons between groups were conducted using the independent samples t test, Mann-Whitney U test, χ2 test or Fisher′s exact test. Results:Among the 64 children with severe TBI (43 males and 21 females), the age was 4.9 (2.3, 10.0) years. There were 33 cases in the liberal transfusion group and 31 cases in the restrictive transfusion group. No statistically significant differences were observed in baseline data, including gender, age, trauma mechanism, GCS at admission, surgical intervention, presence of multiple injuries, or comorbidities (sepsis, shock, ventilator-associated pneumonia and acute kidney injury) between the 2 groups (all P>0.05). There were no statistically significant differences between the liberal and restrictive transfusion groups in mortality rate, GCS and PCPC score at discharge, length of PICU stay, duration of mechanical ventilation, or transfusion volume (all P>0.05). In the stratified analysis, 38 children aged over 5 years were included. The restrictive transfusion subgroup, which included 19 children, had a significantly longer PICU length of stay compared to the liberal transfusion subgroup, which also included 19 children (29.5 (18.0, 36.3) vs. 17.0 (6.3, 25.8) d, Z=2.11, P=0.035). Conclusions:There were no significant differences in PICU mortality or neurological functional recovery between the liberal and restrictive blood transfusion strategies in children with severe TBI. However, among children aged over than 5 years, a restrictive transfusion strategy might be associated with a longer length of PICU stay.
5.Preliminary study on botulinum toxin type A bladder injection for the treatment of autonomic dysreflexia related to bladder dysfunction
Maping HUANG ; Hui CHEN ; Conghui HAN ; Tianhai HUANG ; Heyi ZHEN ; Xiaoyi YANG ; Qiuling LIU ; Mengxia GUO ; Hongge PAN ; Jing LIU ; Shuqing WU ; Keji XIE
Chinese Journal of Urology 2025;46(10):759-763
Objective:To investigate the clinical efficacy of botulinum toxin type A(BTX-A)bladder injection in the treatment of neurogenic detrusor overactivity(NDO)with autonomic dysreflexia(AD).Methods:The patients with spinal cord injury at or above T6,who were treated at Guangdong Provincial Work Injury Rehabilitation Hospital from January 2018 to December 2022,were included in this study prospectively. Inclusion criteria:①chronic spinal cord injury patients over 18 years old(with no progression of neurological symptoms within 3 months);② presence of NDO and AD;③ inadequate response or intolerance to oral antimuscarinic agent(M-receptor antagonists or β 3-receptor agonists)④ perform clean intermittent catheterization to empty the bladder. Exclusion criteria:① primary disease in the acute or progressive phase;② previous surgeries that would affect lower urinary tract function,such as transurethral sphincterotomy,bladder neck resection,prostatectomy,or bladder surgery;③ allergy to BTX-A or its adjuvants,or those with allergic predisposition ④ patients who were pregnant,breastfeeding,or planning for pregnancy in the near future;⑤ patients did not accept or were unable to perform intermittent catheterization. Before treatment,all patients were required to maintain 3-5 day urine diary,along with urodynamic studies(UDS),incontinence specific quality of life instrument(I-QOL)and AD symptom severity assessment,and blood pressure monitored. Key UDS parameters recorded included maximum bladder capacity,maximum detrusor pressure during filling phase,changes in maximum systolic blood pressure(SBP)relative to baseline(ΔSBP)during UDS examination,and the frequency of 24-hour blood pressure exceeding baseline by 20 mmHg. After general anesthesia or epidural anesthesia,BTX-A(200 U)was injected into the bladder at 30 points(including the triangle)under the cystoscope using a special injection needle,6.7 U per injection,and then the catheter was kept for 3-5 days after treatment. Three months later,relevant indicators were collected and compared with pre-treatment data. Results:A total of 43 patients were included in this study,including 34 males and 9 females. The age was(39.23±13.17)years old and the disease course was(2.69±3.27)years old. There were 33 cervical and 10 thoracic cases. The American Spinal Injury Association Injury Scale score distribution was as follows:26(60%)A,4(9%)B,9(21%)C,and 4(9%)D. The presence of AD was confirmed in all patients during urodynamic examination(UDS),that was the systolic blood pressure(SBP)suddenly increased and exceeded 20 mmHg(1 mmHg = 0.133 kPa). Before treatment,The AD symptoms severity score(consist of headache,sweating,goose bumps,anxiety and palpitation)were(14.53±2.51),Bladder-related AD frequency was 10.67 episodes/day. Baseline SBP was(103.51±9.64)mmHg,the maximum SBP was(150.40±22.75)mmHg,and the change in SBP(ΔSBP)from maximum to baseline SBP during UDS examination was(43.83±21.01)mmHg. The UDS indicated that the maximum detrusor pressure during storage phase was(54.95±24.68)cmH 2O,and the bladder capacity was(131.70±75.29)ml. Bladder diary showed the volume of catheterization each time from was(181.16±49.86)ml,and The I-QOL score was(44.07±8.60). Three months after treatment,the AD symptoms severity score(consist of headache,sweating,goose bumps,anxiety and palpitation)were(11.37±2.39). The frequency of bladder-related AD episodes was(7.51±2.37)episodes/day,showing statistically significant differences compared to pre-treatment( P<0.05).The SBP before UDS examination was(102.12±10.28)mmHg,with no statistically significant difference from baseline( P = 0.518). The maximum SBP in perfusion phase and the ΔSBP were(132.84±16.30)mmHg and(28.72 ± 14.02)mmHg,respectively,both demonstrating statistically significant differences( P < 0.05). The UDS examination revealed that the maximum detrusor pressure during the storage phase was(29.77±13.72)cmH 2O,showed a significant decrease,and the bladder capacity was(272.63±79.75)ml,which were both statistically different before and after surgery. Bladder diary showed the volume of catheterization each time was(326.74±63.71)ml;I-QOL score was(71.86±11.45),both were significant different after treatment( P < 0.01). Conclusion:BTX-A intravesical injection in the treatment of NDO can also alleviate the severity and frequency of bladder related AD.
6.Development of a multimodal deep learning-based risk prediction model integrating clinical and radiomic features for short-term acute kidney injury following partial nephrectomy
Jiangting CHENG ; Jiayi XU ; Chenyang SHEN ; Guanwen YANG ; Yaohui LI ; Li LIU ; Jiajun WANG ; Xiaoyi HU ; Jianming GUO ; Hang WANG
Chinese Journal of Urology 2025;46(5):349-355
Objective:To develop and validate a deep learning-based multimodal model integrating clinical and radiomic features for predicting acute kidney injury(AKI)risk after partial nephrectomy.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on 416 patients who underwent partial nephrectomy at Zhongshan Hospital,Fudan University from January 2023 to January 2025. The cohort included 100 AKI patients[defined by a ≥ 25% reduction in postoperative evaluated glomerular filtration rate(eGFR)within 48 hours sustained for >24 hours]and 316 non-AKI patients(1∶3 ratio,randomly matched with 16 additional cases for redundancy). Clinical and radiomic features were extracted from preoperative contrast-enhanced CT scans using PyRadiomics. Demographics included 259 males and 158 females,with a median age of 57(49,65)years,body mass index of(24.1 ± 3.3)kg/m2,preoperative eGFR of(88.5 ± 18.3)ml/(min·1.73 m2),postoperative eGFR(48-hour)of(76.0 ± 21.9)ml/(min·1.73 m2),Zhongshan Score(ZSscore)of 7.34 ± 2.01,and R.E.N.A.L. score of 7.50 ± 1.71. All tumors were T 1a stage. Patients were divided into training(n = 312)and test(n = 104)sets(3∶1 ratio). A clinical model was constructed via multivariate logistic regression,while radiomic and combined(clinical + radiomic)models utilized an artificial neural network(ANN)with 1 input layer,5 hidden layers,1 output layer,and 10 5 training epochs. Model performance was evaluated by using receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves and area under the curve(AUC),and was compared to the Martini model. Feature contributions were interpreted via SHapley Additive exPlanations(SHAP). Results:In the test set,the results of multivariate logistic regression showed that patient’s weight,preoperative eGFR,R.E.N.A.L. score,surgical approach,and operation time were risk factors for AKI( P < 0.05). The AUC of the clinical feature prediction model constructed based on the above factors was 0.852(95% CI 0.775?0.929). In the test set,the AUC of the Martini model was 0.725(95% CI 0.565?0.791). The radiomic model,trained on 1 315 imaging features,achieved an AUC of 0.898(95% CI 0.804?0.993)with 94.2%(98/104)accuracy. The combined clinical and radiomic model,integrating 1 315 radiomic features and clinical features,demonstrated superior performance with an AUC of 0.946(95% CI 0.887?1.000)and 96.2%(100/104)accuracy,outperforming both the clinical model( P = 0.03)and the Martini model( P < 0.01). SHAP analysis identified the top five predictors in the combined model:ZSscore(SHAP value:0.78),long-run low gray-level emphasis(SHAP value:0.61),run-length non-uniformity(SHAP value:0.58),size-zone non-uniformity(SHAP value:0.46),and gray-level co-occurrence matrix joint energy(SHAP value:0.36). Conclusions:The deep learning-based multimodal model integrating clinical and radiomic features accurately predicts AKI risk after partial nephrectomy,offering a novel strategy for preoperative risk stratification and personalized intervention.
7.Value of MRI for diagnosing uterine fibroids:A bibliometric analysis based on multiple databases
Xuqing LIN ; Xiaoyi LIU ; Chengzhi YUAN ; Nan HONG ; Rong ZHOU ; Jin CHENG
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2025;41(9):1548-1553
Objective To explore the publication trends and future directions in the field of value of MRI for diagnosing uterine fibroids using bibliometrics.Methods Literature related to diagnostic value of MRI for uterine fibroids in CNKI,Wanfang Med Online,SinoMed and WOSCC databases from 2006 to 2024 were retrieved,and 460 Chinese and 166 English articles were included.A bibliometric analysis was conducted to examine annual publication volume,country/region collaborations,journal distribution,core authors,highly cited literatures and keywords related to MRI for diagnosing uterine fibroids.Results From 2006 to 2024,the number of publications showed a fluctuating upward trend,with Chinese literature dominating.Authors from United States led research in this field and had the closest collaboration with those from France.Chinese and English articles were published in 221 and 81 journals,respectively,with several journals demonstrating significant influence.Highly cited articles mainly focused on differential diagnosis in early publications.Keywords analysis indicated that Chinese studies emphasized diagnosis and pathological typing,while English studies were more concerned with technical comparisons and accuracy assessment.Since 2020,research focus shifted toward image analysis technology and MRI-guided therapy.Conclusion The research on value of MRI for diagnosing uterine fibroids has been continuously developing.In the future,application of new technologies could be further explored,and multi-center cooperation and clinical transformation should be strengthened to promote the development and innovation in this field.
8.Reliability and validity testing for manager post competency evaluation scale in central sterile supply department based on iceberg model
Juan ZHOU ; Dongling LIU ; Li HONG ; Caixia YANG ; Xiaoyi HUANG ; Jiayi SHAO
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2025;35(19):3005-3009
OBJECTIVE To analyze the manager post competency evaluation scale in central sterile supply depart-ment based on the iceberg model and test its reliability and validity.METHODS A pool of items was constructed based on literature research and semi-structured interviews.The scale was further refined through expert meetings and a pilot survey.A convenience sampling method was used to select 362 managers from central sterile supply de-partments in medical institutions at various levels in Hunan Province in Jan.2024 as survey subjects.Question-naires were administered,and the reliability and validity of the scale were tested.RESULTS The final version of the scale encompassed five dimensions:personal traits,management abilities,professional abilities,other abili-ties,professional knowledge and skills,with a total of 39 items.The item-level validity coefficients of the scale ranged from 0.83 to 1.00,and the content validity index was 0.93.Exploratory factor analysis revealed a Bartlett's test value of 4 723.828(P<0.001),a KMO test coefficient of 0.937 and a cumulative variance explanation rate of 74.34%for the five common factors.Confirmatory factor analysis results indicated that the root mean square error of approximation(RSEMA)was<0.08,the root mean square residual(RMR)was<0.05,and both the incre-mental fit index(IFI)and comparative fit index(CFI)were>0.9.The Cronbach's α coefficient of the scale was 0.977,the split-half reliability was 0.955,and the test-retest reliability was 0.952.CONCLUSIONS The manager post competency evaluation scale in central sterile supply departments developed in this study demonstrates rela-tively good reliability and validity.It can effectively evaluate manager post competency and provide references for improving related evaluation systems and optimizing training programs.
9.Application of bidirectional social support in elderly patients with maintenance hemodialysis
Cheng ZHANG ; Xiaoyi WANG ; Wenjuan YANG ; Mengru LIU ; Fei HE
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(7):813-819
Objective To explore the basis of PERMA on the overall well-being and social support of elderly patients with maintenance hemodialysis(MHD).Methods A total of 60 elderly patients with MHD were selected from the blood purification center of a tertiary A hospital in Zhejiang Province from January to December 2022 as the study subjects.According to the different disease areas of the patients,they were randomly divided into an experimental group or a control group.Finally,30 patients were included in each group.The control group received routine care,and the experimental group received another 4-week bidirectional social support intervention based on the PERMA model.General well-being scale,social support rating scale,sleep duration,activity duration were used to evaluate the effect before intervention,4 weeks after intervention and 1 month after intervention.Results The results of repeated measurement ANOVA showed that there were statistically significant differences in general happiness score,social support score,sleep duration and activity duration in terms of time effect(P<0.05),while there were statistically significant differences in general happiness score,social support score and sleep duration in terms of inter-group effect(P<0.05).Social support score and sleep duration had statistically significant interac-tion effects(P<0.05).Conclusion The bidirectional social support intervention based on well-being PERMA model can enhance the general well-being and social support level of elderly patients with MHD,and improve the sleep and activity status of elderly patients with MHD.
10.Study on artificial intelligence-based ultrasound diagnosis and auxiliary decision-making for ovarian tumors
Chunli QIU ; Yanlin CHEN ; Yuanji ZHANG ; Haotian LIN ; Xiaoyi PAN ; Siying LIANG ; Xiang CONG ; Xin LIU ; Zhen MA ; Cai ZANG ; Xin YANG ; Dong NI ; Guowei TAO
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2025;34(7):608-615
Objective:To apply artificial intelligence(AI)in classifying ovarian tumors on ultrasound images,and compare the diagnostic results of several sonographers with varying seniority levels.Methods:A total of 645 patients diagnosed with adnexal masses via gynecological ultrasound examination at Qilu Hospital of Shandong University from January 2021 to December 2024 were enrolled. Three deep learning architectures,i.e.,Alexnet,Densenet121,and Resnet50 were developed and used to internally test the classification effectiveness of ovarian tumors,while the optimal model was selected for external testing. Two junior sonographers and two senior sonographers were recruited to independently diagnose ovarian tumors in the external test dataset. Subsequently,the benign and malignant results of the model's predictions were disclosed to each sonographer,and their revised diagnoses on the same external test data in combination with the best AI model were recorded.Results:The optimal model achieved an accuracy of 0.941,sensitivity of 0.936,and specificity of 0.944 on the internal test dataset,and maintained robust performance on the external test dataset with accuracy of 0.891,sensitivity of 0.880,and specificity of 0.907. Compared to junior sonographers,the optimal model demonstrated significantly higher sensitivity in discriminating benign from malignant ovarian tumors(0.880 vs. 0.723,0.602;all P<0.05). No statistically significant difference was observed in diagnostic accuracy between the optimal model and senior sonographer 1( P=0.05). With assistance from the optimal model,junior sonographers achieved significant improvements in both sensitivity and specificity(sensitivity:0.723 vs. 0.843,0.602 vs. 0.819;specificity:0.778 vs. 0.833,0.685 vs. 0.741;all P<0.05). Conclusions:The optimal model achieves comparable performance to that of senior sonographers in ovarian tumor classification. With model assistance,the diagnostic performance of junior sonographers is significantly improved.

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