1.Interpretation of the radiologist training system in Canada and enlightenment
Jingyu ZHONG ; Yue XING ; Yangfan HU ; Defang DING ; Xianwei LIU ; Qinghua MIN ; Zhengguang XIAO ; Caisong ZHU ; Dandan SHI ; Xiaoyu FAN ; Jingshen CHU ; Huan ZHANG ; Weiwu YAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2024;23(9):1210-1216
This paper aims to discuss the ideas and experience about the radiology residency training system of Canada with a presentation of its base accreditation standards for five aspects, competency goals for seven roles, four stages of training arrangement, and two types of final assessment questions. Although the Canada's radiology residency program differs from China's standardized resident and specialist training programs for radiology, there are still several points that are worth referencing, including emphasizing the training priority of competency goals, providing a specific basis for the stratification of training, offering clear guidance for the implementation of training content, and improving assessment methods to focus on competency goals. These points are of great value for improving the standardized radiology resident and specialist training programs in China, so as to provide a reference for the training of excellent radiologists in China.
2.Application and future development of artificial intelligence in hernia and abdominal wall surgery
Xiaoyu PENG ; Hekai SHI ; Zhicheng SONG ; Jianjun YANG ; Yan GU
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2024;33(10):1580-1587
In recent years,the emergence of technologies such as machine learning,natural language processing,artificial neural networks,and computer vision has provided essential means for the rapid development of artificial intelligence(AI).Compared to the extensive application of AI in fields like urology and cardiothoracic surgery,the use of AI in hernia and abdominal wall surgery remains very limited.Currently,AI in hernia and abdominal wall surgery is mainly applied in preoperative risk factor analysis,disease-assisted diagnosis,surgical complexity prediction,imaging analysis,robotic/non-robotic intraoperative assistance,postoperative complication and recurrence prediction,as well as education,training,and management.These applications hold great importance for improving the diagnosis and treatment of hernia and abdominal wall diseases.This paper summarizes the current application scenarios of AI in hernia and abdominal wall surgery,reviews the status of Al applications in this field at home and abroad,and discusses future development directions,aiming to provide a reference for advancing hernia and abdominal wall surgery.
3.Construction of a Salmonella enterica eutR gene-deficient strain and characteriza-tion of some of its biological properties
Guixin ZHAO ; Wenlong DUAN ; Fengjie WANG ; Xiaoyu ZHANG ; Wan LIU ; Lu ZHANG ; Yu-Bin CHEN ; Qiumei SHI ; Tonglei WU
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2024;44(11):2418-2423
The eutR gene deletion mutant of Salmonella enteritidis was successfully constructed by homologous recombination.Through the study of its biochemical characteristics,motility,resist-ance to stress in vitro and survival ability in RAW 264.7 cells,it was found that the biochemical characteristics and motility of the eutR gene deletion mutant of Salmonella enteritidis had no sig-nificant change compared with the wild type of Salmonella enteritidis.The ability of eutR gene de-letion strain of Salmonella enteritidis to resist acid,alkali and oxidation was significantly reduced,while the ability to resist heat was not significantly changed;the survival ability of eutR gene dele-tion strain in RAW 264.7 cells was significantly reduced compared with the wild type.In order to further analyze the effect of eutR gene on the expression of virulence factors of Salmonella enterit-idis,the relative expression levels of invH,ssav,ssrA,xthA,orf245,sodC,lrp,mrr1 and hflk virulence genes of the deletion strain and the wild strain were detected by SYBR Green PCR.It was found that the expression of the virulence factors mentioned above in the eutR gene deletion strain of Salmonella enteritidis was significantly down-regulated compared with that in the wild-type strain.The LD50 of the eutR gene-deleted strain of Salmonella enteritidis was determined by ani-mal experiments,and the results showed that the LD50 of the eutR gene-deleted strain was higher than that of the wild-type strain,indicating that the eutR gene could affect the virulence of Salmonella.This study clarified the effect of eutR gene on the survival ability,some biological characteristics and virulence of Salmonella enteritidis in macrophages,and provided a new gene knockout target for the development of attenuated Salmonella enteritidis genetic engineering vac-cine.
4.Dynamic evaluation of inflammation in infarct area after acute myocardial infarction and its relationship with left ventricular remodeling by 18F-FDG PET imaging
Feifei ZHANG ; Xiaoliang SHAO ; Jianfeng WANG ; Xiaoyu YANG ; Min XU ; Peng WAN ; Shengdeng FAN ; Yunmei SHI ; Wenji YU ; Bao LIU ; Xiaoxia LI ; Xiaoyun WANG ; Baosheng MENG ; Yong WANG ; Yuetao WANG
Chinese Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2024;44(11):661-667
Objective:To evaluate inflammation early in the infarct zone and its dynamic changes after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) using 18F-FDG PET imaging, and analyze its relationship with left ventricular remodeling progression (LVRP). Methods:Sixteen Bama miniature pigs (4-6 months old, 8 females) were selected. AMI models were established by balloon occlusion of the left anterior descending artery. 18F-FDG PET imaging was performed before AMI and at days 1, 5, 8, and 14 post-AMI to evaluate the regional inflammation response. 18F-FDG SUV ratio (SUVR) and the percentage of uptake area of left ventricle (F-extent) in the infarct zone, and the SUVRs of the spleen and bone marrow, were measured. Echocardiography and 99Tc m-methoxyisobutylisonitrile(MIBI) SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) were performed at the above time points and on day 28 post-AMI to assess left ventricular end-diastolic volume (LVEDV), left ventricular end-systolic volume (LVESV), left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), and myocardial perfusion defect extent. The degree of LVRP at day 28 post-AMI was defined as ΔLVESV(%)=(LVESV AMI 28 d-LVESV AMI 1 d)/LVESV AMI 1 d×100%. Data were analyzed using repeated measures analysis of variance, Kruskal-Wallis rank sum test and Pearson correlation analysis. Results:Twelve pigs were successfully modeled and completed the study. Inflammation in the infarct zone persisted until day 14 post-AMI. The SUVR of the infarct zone pre-AMI and at days 1, 5, 8, and 14 post-AMI were 1.03±0.08, 3.49±1.06, 2.93±0.90, 2.38±0.76, and 1.63±0.62, respectively ( F=49.31, P<0.001). The F-extent values in the infarct zone pre-AMI and at days 1, 5, 8, and 14 post-AMI were 0, (40.08±12.46)%, (40.00±12.76)%, (31.08±12.82)%, and 16.50%(7.25%, 22.00%), respectively ( H=37.61, P=0.001). There were no significant differences in the SUVRs of bone marrow and spleen before and after AMI ( F values: 0.69 and 0.77, both P>0.05). At day 1 post-AMI, both SUVR and F-extent in the infarct zone were significantly correlated with LVRP ( r values: 0.82 and 0.70, P values: 0.001 and 0.035). Conclusions:18F-FDG PET imaging can be used to evaluate inflammation in the infarct area and its dynamic changes after AMI. Inflammation in the infarct area is severe at day 1, and then gradually decreases. The extent and severity of inflammation visible on 18F-FDG PET imaging 1 d after AMI are closely related to LVRP.
5.Exploring the effect of Xinjia Erjia Dihuang Tang on follicular development in PCOS model rats based on the Kisspeptin/GPR54 system
Mingqing SHI ; Jin WANG ; Xiaoyu XU ; Guancui LAN
China Modern Doctor 2024;62(18):90-95
Objective To investigate the development of follicles in polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS)model rats treated with Xinjia Erjia Dihuang Tang and its possible mechanism.Methods Twenty-eight female SD rats with regular estrous cycle were selected and randomly divided into normal control group,model group,Chinese medicine group and Western medicine group,with 7 rats in each group.In addition to the normal control group,the other three groups were continuously given 0.1mg/(kg·d)of letrozole-carboxymethyl cellulose suspension to construct the PCOS rat model.Since the 22nd day,the traditional Chinese medicine group was given 5.268g/(kg·d)of Xinjia Erjia Dihuang Tang,the western medicine group was given 0.286mg/(kg·d)of ethinylestradiol cyproterone tablet,and the normal control group and model group were given 10ml/(kg·d)of distilled water.After 3 weeks,the ovarian coefficients of the rats in all groups were compared,and the morphological changes of the ovarian tissues of the rats in all groups were observed by hematoxylin-eosin staining.The serum hormones of the rats in all groups were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay,and the ovarian kisspeptin(Kp)and G-protein-coupled receptors(GPR54)protein expression levels were detected by Western blot.Results Compared with the normal control group,the follicles in the ovary of the model group showed more cystic dilatation and atresia,and the number of granular cell layers decreased,the ovarian coefficient of the model group was increased;Serum levels of testosterone(T),luteinizing hormone(LH)and Kp were increased in model group;Serum levels of follicle stimulating hormone(FSH)and estradiol(E2)and protein expressions of Kp and GPR54 in ovarian tissue of rats in the model group were significantly decreased(P<0.05).After treatment with Chinese medicine,compared with the model group,the number of follicles in the Chinese medicine group decreased,the layer number of granulosa cells increased,there were nearly mature follicles,and a small amount of corpus luteum existed,serum LH,T and Kp levels were decreased,serum FSH and E2 levels and ovarian Kp and GPR54 protein expressions were significantly increased(P<0.05).Conclusion The development of follicles in PCOS model rats was improved by the intervention of Xinjia Erjia Dihuang Tang.The therapeutic mechanism may be to affect the release of FSH and LH by regulating Kisspeptin/GPR54 system,so as to affect hormone content,adjust ovarian function,and improve follicle development and ovulation ability.
6.Survey on the current status of hospital infection management quality control centers at county and district levels in guangdong province
Ling HE ; Shumei SUN ; Jiajin CHEN ; Xiaoyu LIN ; Feng CAI ; Tingli SHI ; Fang YU
Modern Hospital 2024;24(7):985-989
Objective To investigate the current status of infection management quality control centers in county-level hospitals in Guangdong Province,providing reference for the development of quality control management programs for county-level infection control centers by provincial infection control centers,and exploring corresponding management strategies.Methods A survey was conducted using the QuestionStar questionnaire platform to investigate county-level quality control centers established in Guangdong Province before December 31,2023.The survey covered the establishment time,personnel structure,level of in-formatization,management,quality control,and training of hospital infection management professional quality control centers.Results There are 68 county-level infection control centers in Guangdong Province,with a coverage rate of 50.37%,and 95.59%of them have been established within the past five years.Experts mainly come from clinical and nursing backgrounds(accounting for23.75%and62.97%respectively),and the majority have a bachelor's degree(71.06%).Only 13%have operational funding.Among them,39 have established hospital infection informatization monitoring,23 have not been equipped,and 6 are under construction.Twenty centers have conducted quality control supervision and issued quality control reports,ac-counting for 29.41%,while 41 have organized training,accounting for 60.29%.Conclusion The coverage rate of county-level infection management quality control centers in Guangdong Province is steadily increasing,but not all counties and districts are covered.There is a lack of policy and funding support,insufficient personnel allocation,and inadequate professional coverage.The health administrative departments and county-level infection control centers need to unify monitoring standards,quality con-trol specifications,and evaluation programs,improve infection control capabilities,and enhance the"four-level"management and training system to effectively promote the quality and safety management level of primary healthcare institutions.
7.Efficacy and prognostic factors of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in the treatment of secondary acute myeloid leukemia
Xiaolin YUAN ; Yibo WU ; Xiaolu SONG ; Yi CHEN ; Ying LU ; Xiaoyu LAI ; Jimin SHI ; Lizhen LIU ; Yanmin ZHAO ; Jian YU ; Luxin YANG ; Jianping LAN ; Zhen CAI ; He HUANG ; Yi LUO
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2024;45(1):41-47
Objective:To evaluate the efficacy and prognostic factors of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) in patients with secondary acute myeloid leukemia (sAML) .Methods:In this multicenter, retrospective clinical study, adult patients aged ≥18 years who underwent allo-HSCT for sAML at four centers of the Zhejiang Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Collaborative Group from January 2014 to November 2022 were included, and the efficacy and prognostic factors of allo-HSCT were analyzed.Results:A total of 95 patients were enrolled; 66 (69.5%) had myelodysplastic syndrome-acute myeloid leukemia (MDS-AML) , 4 (4.2%) had MDS/MPN-AML, and 25 (26.3%) had therapy-related AML (tAML) . The 3-year CIR, LFS, and overall survival (OS) rates were 18.6% (95% CI 10.2%-27.0%) , 70.6% (95% CI 60.8%-80.4%) , and 73.3% (95% CI 63.9%-82.7%) , respectively. The 3-year CIRs of the M-AML group (including MDS-AML and MDS/MPN-AML) and the tAML group were 20.0% and 16.4%, respectively ( P=0.430) . The 3-year LFSs were 68.3% and 75.4%, respectively ( P=0.176) . The 3-year OS rates were 69.7% and 75.4%, respectively ( P=0.233) . The 3-year CIRs of the groups with and without TP53 mutations were 60.0% and 13.7%, respectively ( P=0.003) ; the 3-year LFSs were 20.0% and 76.5%, respectively ( P=0.002) ; and the 3-year OS rates were 40.0% and 77.6%, respectively ( P=0.002) . According to European LeukmiaNet 2022 (ELN2022) risk stratification, the 3-year CIRs of patients in the low-, intermediate-, and high-risk groups were 8.3%, 17.8%, and 22.6%, respectively ( P=0.639) . The three-year LFSs were 91.7%, 69.5%, and 65.6%, respectively ( P=0.268) . The 3-year OS rates were 91.7%, 71.4%, and 70.1%, respectively ( P=0.314) . Multivariate analysis revealed that advanced disease at allo-HSCT and TP53 mutations were independent risk factors for CIR, LFS, and OS. Conclusion:There was no significant difference in the prognosis of patients who underwent allo-HSCT among the MDS-AML, MDS/MPN-AML, and tAML groups. Advanced disease at transplantation and TP53 mutations were poor prognostic factors. ELN2022 risk stratification had limited value for predicting the prognosis of patients with sAML following allo-HSCT.
8.Clinical efficacy of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for myelodysplastic syndrome-evolved acute myeloid leukemia
Shulian CHEN ; Yuanyuan SHI ; Lining ZHANG ; Ming GONG ; Xiaoyu ZHANG ; Xiaoli ZHAO ; Mengze HAO ; Jialin WEI ; Yi HE ; Sizhou FENG ; Mingzhe HAN ; Erlie JIANG
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2024;45(4):364-369
Objective:The outcomes of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) for myelodysplastic syndromes-evolved acute myeloid leukemia (MDS-AML) were explored.Methods:A retrospective review was conducted for 54 patients with MDS-AML treated with allo-HSCT in the Institute of Hematology and Blood Disease Hospital from January 2018 to August 2022. The clinical effects after transplantation were observed, and the related risk factors influencing prognosis were explored.Results:Of the total 54 patients, 26 males, 28 females, and 53 patients achieved hematopoietic reconstruction. After a median follow-up of 597 (15-1 934) days, the 1 year overall survival (OS) rate, disease-free survival (DFS) rate, relapse rate (CIR) and non-relapse mortality (NRM) rate were 75.8%±5.8%, 72.1%±6.1%, 12.7%±4.9%, and 17.1%±5.2%, respectively. The 3 year estimated OS, DFS, CIR, and NRM rates were 57.8%±7.5%, 58.1%±7.2%, 23.2%±6.6%, and 23.7%±6.6%, respectively. The cumulative incidence of acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD) was 57.5%±6.9%, and the cumulative incidence of chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) was 48.4%±7.7%. Hematopoietic cell transplantation comorbidity index (HCT-CI) before transplantation was ≥2, minimal residual disease (MRD) was positive on the day of reconstitution, grade Ⅲ/Ⅳ aGVHD, bacterial or fungal infection and no cGVHD after transplantation were adverse prognostic factors for OS ( P<0.05). COX regression model for multivariate analysis showed that HCT-CI score before transplantation, bone marrow MRD on the day of response, grade Ⅲ or Ⅳ aGVHD, and cGVHD after transplantation were the independent adverse factors for OS ( P=0.001, HR=6.981, 95% CI 2.186-22.300; P=0.010, HR=6.719, 95% CI 1.572-28.711; P=0.026, HR=3.386, 95% CI 1.158-9.901; P=0.006, HR=0.151, 95% CI 0.039-0.581) . Conclusion:For patients with MDS-AML and high risk of relapse, allogeneic transplantation must be considered as soon as possible. The enhanced management of post-transplantation complications and maintenance treatment should be provided whenever possible after transplantation.
9.Development of a mobile personnel radiation protection equipment
Yuan HE ; Hongchao PANG ; Yang LIU ; Jianhua WU ; Junlin WANG ; Yanan HONG ; Xubiao CHEN ; Hualin WANG ; Xiaoyu SHI ; Miao PAN ; Qiang WANG
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health 2024;33(2):158-163
Objective To design a mobile personnel radiation protection equipment for operation in environments with high radiation such as spent fuel reprocessing plants, to achieve simultaneous protection against γ radiation, neutron radiation, and radioactive aerosol, to reduce the internal and external exposure dose of radioactive workers, and to meet the requirement of operation for two hours. Methods The core parts of the mobile personnel radiation protection equipment included a shielding chamber and a respiratory maintenance system. An automated chassis was used for the movement and lifting of the shielding chamber. MCNP software was used to simulate and calculate the protective effects of shielding chamber made of different materials and material thicknesses. Experimental verification of the shielding chamber design was conducted. Mathematical models were established to describe the variations in the content of various gases in the chamber with personnel operation time. A respiratory maintenance system, a harmful gas absorption device, and an automated mobile chassis were designed. Results The shielding chamber made of polyethylene with a thickness of 80 mm achieved an 80% neutron shielding rate. The respiratory maintenance system could support workers for 2 hours of operation inside the equipment. The mobile chassis allowed operation of the equipment with one person. Conclusion This mobile personnel radiation protection equipment can solve the problem in simultaneous protection against γ radiation, neutron radiation, and radioactive aerosol. The equipment can provide radiation protection for radioactive workers, reduce exposure dose, and reduce personnel burden. This system provides technical means for the operation and maintenance of equipment in high-radiation sites such as spent fuel reprocessing plants.
10.Recent advances in bioactivity evaluation methods of uric acid-lowering compounds
Danhui QI ; Xiaoyu SHI ; Xinyong LIU ; Peng ZHAN
Journal of China Pharmaceutical University 2024;55(2):167-180
Abstract: Hyperuricemia is a metabolic disease caused by elevated uric acid in the body, and is closely related to the increased risk of cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, and renal complications. In the development process of uric acid-lowering drugs, activity evaluation is a crucial step. At present, the activity screening methods of uric acid-lowering drugs can be roughly divided into two categories: in vitro and in vivo. In vitro screening is mainly for such targets as xanthine oxidase, urate transporters, and purine nucleoside phosphorylase, etc.; while in vivo screening is achieved by rodent, poultry and organoid models. In this article, the activity evaluation methods for uric acid-lowering compounds are comprehensively summarized both in vitro and in vivo, aiming to provide some insight for the development of uric acid-lowering drugs.

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