1.Advances in application of lens constant optimization for IOL power calculation
Ruoqiu XIA ; Hao XU ; Xuanxuan WANG ; Chenqiong HU
International Eye Science 2026;26(7):1180-1184
With the advent of the refractive era of cataract surgery, postoperative residual refractive error has become a key factor affecting visual quality. The accuracy of intraocular lens(IOL)power calculation is affected by multiple factors, including ocular biological parameters, calculation formulas, and lens constants. Currently, the lens constants widely used in clinical practice are mostly based on Western populations, which have a mismatch with the ocular characteristics of the Chinese population, such as shorter axial length and steeper cornea. Therefore, the personalized optimization of the constant has become a research hotspot. This review primarily summarizes the research progress on lens constant optimization in improving the accuracy of IOL power calculation. Currently, there is no consensus on lens constant optimization methods. Single-constant formulas can be optimized through iterative methods, while multi-constant formulas require the combination of linear or nonlinear strategies. Simplified gradient descent and data-driven techniques offer new optimization pathways, but cross-validation is needed to evaluate their performance. Segmented optimization based on axial length, corneal curvature, and anterior chamber depth has shown significant effectiveness in patients with special anatomical structures, effectively reducing postoperative refractive errors in different patient groups, but limitations remain in some extreme cases. The interaction of multiple parameters significantly impacts the predictive accuracy of complex cases. While new-generation formulas integrating multiple parameters or incorporating AI algorithms have improved accuracy, constant optimization still holds value. Currently, the complex relationships between multiple parameters and intraoperative dynamic changes require further in-depth research. Future research, including targeted population optimization studies, the development of real-time monitoring technologies, and innovative IOL designs, may make achieving zero postoperative refractive error a possibility.
2.Effects of air pressure, humidity, wind and sunshine on the incidence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases in Guiyang
Zhengjing DU ; Yuanyuan SHANG ; Chong QU ; Qiang WANG ; Jie ZHOU
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2025;36(1):32-36
Objective To explore the effects of air pressure, humidity, wind, and sunshine on the incidence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases (CVD) in Guiyang, and to provide reference for the prevention of CVD. Methods Using CVD incidence data from September 2021 to August 2022 in Guiyang City and meteorological data including average air pressure, average humidity, wind, and sunshine during the same period, the effects of meteorological factors on CVD incidence were explored and the importance of each factor was analyzed. Results When air pressure was below 868 hPa, above 887 hPa, or between 877 and 883 hPa, and when air pressure dropped less than 5.3 hPa within 24 hours, there was a higher risk of CVD. When the humidity was above 81%, the wind speed was small (<1.2 m/s) or high (>4m/s), and there was less sunlight (less than 3 hours), the risk of CVD was higher. Low humidity (<60%) was not conducive to the onset of CVD. There were highest risks at lag 5~10 days and 4-25 days for high pressure and low sunlight, respectively. When the relative humidity was saturated, there was an immediate effect. When the wind speed was low and high, the immediate effect and hysteresis effects were significant. Among the above meteorological factors, the impact of 24-hour variation of pressure and high or low atmospheric pressure on the incidence of CVD was the most significant, while the impact of sunlight and humidity was the weakest. The impact of diurnal variations in wind and atmospheric pressure was not clear. Conclusion The impact of air pressure on the incidence of CVD does not exhibit a simple linear relationship. The risk of CVD is high in high humidity, low light, and moderate or strong winds. It is necessary to fully consider changes in meteorological factors for CVD prevention and control.
3.Clinical study on the application of universal red blood cells in emergency treatment for patients with hemorrhagic shock
Jinqi LI ; Mei ZHOU ; Xingyi WANG ; Rui ZHANG ; Yan ZANG ; Zhanshan CHA ; Bao hua QIAN ; Haihui GU
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2025;38(10):1320-1326
Objective: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of the emergency infusion protocol for universal red blood cells by analyzing its clinical application in patients treated at our hospital's war trauma and emergency center. Methods: Data were collected from 133 patients who received universal red blood cell transfusion in the war trauma center of our hospital from January 2016 to December 2024. The basic information, universal red blood cell transfusion volume, compatible blood components, transfusion volume, blood routine (Hb, Hct), liver and kidney function (ALT, AST, TBil, DBil, creatinine, etc.) and coagulation function (PT, APTT, Fib, etc.) before and after transfusion were retrospectively analyzed. Results: Among the 133 patients who received a total of 374 units of universal red blood cells, the 24-hour survival rate was 62.4% (83/133). Spearman correlation analysis showed a positive correlation between shock index and universal red blood cell transfusion volume (r=0.283, P<0.05). Patients were stratified by universal red blood cell transfusion volume (≤ 3 U vs ≥ 4 U). The low volume group had less homotypic red blood cell transfusion volume and total transfusion volume at different time points, and the difference was statistically significant: within 2 h [2(2, 4)vs 4(3, 7), P=0.033<0.05], 0~24 h [6(4, 9) vs 8(6, 14), P=0.028<0.05], total transfusion volume [13(8, 20)vs 19(12, 35), P=0.021<0.05]. No acute hemolytic transfusion reaction occurred within 24 hours after transfusion of universal red blood cell. Conclusion: Universal red blood cells are safe for use in emergency treatment. Furthermore, the shock index combined with the volume of universal red blood cells transfused can predict subsequent transfusion requirements and enables the early reservation of compatible blood, thereby preventing delayed resuscitation.
4.Impact of complex environmental exposures on acute symptoms in Jinan: Based on LASSO variable selection and generalized additive mixed models
Yongxue CUI ; Fangyi WANG ; Qi ZHANG ; Caixia MA ; Xingyi GENG
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2025;42(10):1177-1184
Background Air pollution and meteorological factors exert complex nonlinear effects on acute symptoms in the population, with intricate interactions among these factors. Traditional statistical methods struggle to simultaneously address complex nonlinear relationships and multicollinearity issues. Objective To delineate the dynamic effects of air pollutants and meteorological parameters on acute symptoms in three distinct populations with the multicollinearity being addressed and to generate reliable scientific evidence for prevention and control of health risk factors. Methods A time-series study design was employed to collect data on air pollution (daily mean temperature, daily precipitation, daily mean relative humidity, and daily mean wind speed), meteorological factors [Air Quality Index (AQI), fine particulate matter (PM2.5), inhalable particulate matter (PM10), sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), and 8-hour maximum ozone (O3)], and acute symptoms such as fever, cough, and sore throat in Jinan from June to December 2023. Key variables were selected using least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) regression, followed by generalized additive mixed modeling (GAMM) to analyze the health effects of combined environmental exposures to air pollution and meteorological factors. Linear variables were modeled using linear mixed-effects function, nonlinear variables were smoothed using thin-plate regression splines, and variables with interaction effects were smoothed using low-rank scale-invariant tensor product splines. Fluctuations in independent variables following a normal distribution were treated as sampling errors and incorporated as random effects in the GAMM. Results For fever, the daily mean temperature, daily mean relative humidity, daily mean wind speed, and ambient SO2 were statistically significant (P<0.05), with daily mean wind speed being a linear influencing factor. When the daily mean temperature was below 3 °C, each 10 °C increase corresponded to a relative risk (RR) of 2.64 (95%CI: 2.50, 2.79). When the daily mean temperature was ≥3 °C, each 10 °C increase corresponded to an RR of 0.86 (95%CI: 0.83, 0.89). Each 10% increase in daily mean relative humidity was associated with an RR of 0.93 (95%CI: 0.89, 0.97). Each 1 m·s−1 increase in daily mean wind speed corresponded to an RR of 1.06 (95%CI: 1.02, 1.10). Within the concentration ranges of <10 μg·m−3, 10–<12.5 μg·m−3, and ≥12.5 μg·m−3, each 1 μg·m−3 increase in ambient SO2 corresponded to RR values of 1.01 (95%CI: 0.98, 1.05), 1.21 (95%CI: 1.17, 1.24), and 0.97 (95%CI: 0.94, 0.99), respectively. For cough, the daily mean temperature, daily mean relative humidity, PM10, and SO2 were statistically significant (P<0.001), with PM10 being a linear influencing factor. When the daily mean temperature was below 1 °C, each 10 °C increase corresponded to an RR of 1.47 (95%CI: 1.42, 1.52). When the daily mean temperature was ≥1 °C, each 10 °C increase corresponded to an RR of 0.85 (95%CI: 0.82, 0.87). Each 10% increase in daily mean relative humidity was associated with an RR of 0.95 (95%CI: 0.92, 0.98). Each 50 μg·m−3 increase in PM10 concentration corresponded to an RR of 1.05 (95%CI: 1.02, 1.08). Within the concentration ranges of <10 μg·m−3, 10–<12.5 μg·m−3, and ≥ 12.5 μg·m−3, each 1 μg·m−3 increase in ambient SO2 corresponded to RR values of 1.00 (95%CI: 0.97, 1.03), 1.12 (95%CI: 1.09, 1.16), and 0.98 (95%CI: 0.95, 1.00), respectively. For sore throat, the daily mean temperature, daily mean relative humidity, daily mean wind speed, PM10, and SO2 were statistically significant (P<0.05), with daily mean wind speed and PM10 being linear influencing factors. When the daily mean temperature was below 2 °C, each 10 °C increase corresponded to an RR of 1.82 (95%CI: 1.69, 1.96). When the daily mean temperature was ≥2 °C, each 10 °C increase corresponded to an RR of 0.81 (95%CI: 0.77, 0.87). Each 10% increase in daily mean relative humidity was associated with an RR of 0.94 (95%CI: 0.88, 1.00). Within the concentration ranges of <10 μg·m−3, 10–<12.5 μg·m−3, and ≥12.5 μg·m−3, each 1 μg·m−3 increase in ambient SO2 corresponded to RR values of 1.02 (95%CI: 0.97, 1.08), 1.13 (95%CI: 1.08, 1.19), and 0.98 (95%CI: 0.94, 1.02), respectively. Each 1 m·s−1 increase in daily mean wind speed and each 50 μg·m−3 increase in PM10 concentration were associated with RR values of 1.06 (95%CI: 1.00, 1.12) and 1.04 (95%CI: 0.98, 1.10), respectively. An interaction effect was observed between daily mean wind speed and PM10: increasing daily mean wind speed non-linearly reduced the impact of PM10, on sore throat whereas PM10 had no significant effect on wind speed. Conclusion This study, by combining LASSO and GAMM, largely eliminates the multicollinearity among selected variables. It reveals complex non-linear effects and interactions between air pollutants, meteorological factors, and acute symptoms in different population groups in Jinan. The symptoms like fever, cough, and sore throat are non-linearly associated with daily mean temperature and SO2 concentration, while PM10 and wind speed show a linear relationship or interactive effects. These findings provide a new basis for the precise prevention and control of health risk factors.
5.Exploring the Pathological Mechanism of Depression Based on the Similarity between the Brain Xuanfu and the Glymphatic System
Hong TANG ; Huijing LI ; Dan WANG ; Juan LI ; Xiaobo LIU ; Xingyi MA ; Yuxi LI ; Rongjiang JIN ; Huan LIU
Journal of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;41(7):889-895
It is proposed that the brain Xuanfu and the glymphatic system(GS)have commonality in physiological structure and similarity in functions such as transporting brain substances,transmitting brain information and clearing metabolites.It is believed that GS may be the substantial manifestation of the brain Xuanfu,and GS dysfunction is the key pathological link of depression.Xuanfu stagnation and Shenji dysfunction are the core pathogenesis of depression.Taking"Brain Xuanfu-GS"as the starting point,the patho-logical mechanism of depression is deeply explored,providing a theoretical basis for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of depression in traditional Chinese medicine.
6.Study on"Liver Corresponding to Dampness Evil"in Lingshu·Jiugong Bafeng
Min WANG ; Xingyi WANG ; Weiqiang QIAN
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University 2025;49(8):996-1003
[Objective]To explore the connotation of"liver corresponding to dampness evil"in Lingshu·Jiugong Bafeng.[Methods]Based on the analysis of the original text of Lingshu·Jiugong Bafeng,the mechanisms for the"liver corresponding to dampness evil"were explored through the collection and collation of relevant ancient and modern literature,Combine with modern clinical application,and the clinical prevention and treatment of"dampness injury caused by the abnormal liver Qi"was analyzed in combination with modern clinical application.[Results]Through the analysis of the original text of Lingshu·Jiugong Bafeng,it can be seen that the text unifies time and space by describing the law of Taiyi marches in the nine palaces,reflecting the ancient unified view of time and space.Through describing the divination methods in the course of the tour,it is proposed that Taiyi tour will cause wind and rain,and the"wind"is divided into deficiency and excess,and the human body is connected with time and space through the deficient wind of eight directions,forming the early traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)view of time and space,which unifies time,space and viscera.Liver corresponding to dampness evil,from the perspective of time and space,the spring and the east are corresponding to the liver,the spring is rainy,and the east is near the sea,which can make the eastern deficient wind and excessive moisture;in the autumn equinox in the west,it is easy to be attacked by the dampness of the eastern deficient wind,the western viscera should be the lung,and the eastern viscera should be the liver.From the perspective of the viscera,it is deficiency of the lung Qi,the liver Qi invading the lung,and the imbalance of Qi movement leads to the internal dampness,which leads to the external dampness invasion.According to the clinical application,the irregular liver Qi can cause the body to be injured by dampness.In the prevention and treatment process,it is necessary to regulate the liver,harmonize the liver and lung,take care of the spleen and stomach,comply with the four seasons,and nourish the body and spirit.[Conclusion]"Liver corresponding to dampness evil"in Lingshu·Jiugong Bafeng is related to the early TCM view of time and space reflected in the original text,which can be understood by combining time and space with organs.The unregulated liver Qi can cause the body to be harmed by dampness,it is necessary to regulate the liver,combined with regulating the lung,spleen and stomach,and obey the law of four seasons to nourish the body and spirit in the process of prevention and treatment.
7.Impact of pre-pregnancy BMI on the cumulative live birth rate and perinatal outcomes in patients with PCOS undergoing first IVF/ICSI
Xingyi WANG ; Jianing XU ; Meng LI ; Cuilian ZHANG ; Shaodi ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2025;60(6):439-449
Objective:To investigate the effect of pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) on the cumulative live birth rate (CLBR) and perinatal outcomes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) undergoing first in vitro fertilization or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (IVF/ICSI).Methods:The clinical data of 1 013 patients with PCOS who received first IVF/ICSI treatment in Reproductive Medicine Center, Henan Provincial People′s Hospital from January 2017 to June 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. According to BMI China standard, they were divided into: normal weight group (18.5≤BMI<24.0 kg/m 2, 388 cases), overweight group (24.0≤BMI<28.0 kg/m 2, 367 cases), obese group (BMI≥28.0 kg/m 2, 258 cases). The effect of BMI on CLBR was analyzed by univariate analysis, multivariate logistic regression analysis and smooth curve fitting. The role of homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance index (HOMA-IR) in the process of BMI on CLBR was analyzed by mediation analysis. Results:Among three groups, female age, basal level of follicle stimulating hormone, type of infertility and ovulation induction regimens were similar (all P>0.05). The infertility duration, basal testosterone level, HOMA-IR, the ovulation induction time and the total gonadotropin dosage increased with BMI (all P<0.01), anti-Müllerian hormone, basal luteinizing hormone level, the number of retrieved oocytes and available embryos decreased with BMI (all P<0.05). CLBR decreased with BMI increasing [84.08% (301/358) vs 74.26% (251/338) vs 71.88% (161/224); P<0.001]. The incidence of hypertensive disorder in pregnancy was highest in obese group, while premature rupture of membranes rate, premature delivery rate, low birth weight rate and macrosomia birth rate were the lowest in normal weight group. After adjusting for confounding factors, both smooth curve fitting and multiple logistic regression analysis revealed a significant trend: CLBR declined with increasing BMI ( OR=0.93, 95% CI: 0.89-0.97; P=0.002), with a reduction of 41% ( OR=0.59, 95% CI: 0.39-0.91; P=0.020) in overweight group, and a reduction of 48% ( OR=0.52, 95% CI: 0.32-0.83; P=0.010) in obese group. HOMA-IR mediated the effect of BMI on CLBR by 27.5% ( P<0.05). Conclusions:High BMI before IVF/ICSI in PCOS patients negatively impacts CLBR and raises maternal and infant risks during pregnancy and the perinatal period. 27.5% of the effect of BMI on CLBR is mediated by HOMA-IR. Thus, PCOS patients should manage their BMI and enhance insulin sensitivity prior to pregnancy.
8.Inquiry into the Origins and Formulation Theory of Wendan Decoction in Set of Proven Prescriptions
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University 2025;49(10):1305-1310
[Objective]To explore the origin and development relationship,core pathogenesis and medication characteristics of Wendan Decoction,and clarify its application indications.[Methods]Taking Wendan Decoction recorded in YAO Sengyuan's Set of Proven Prescriptions as the main research object,this paper adopts the method of literature search to collect and sort out medical literature related to"insomnia"during the Wei,Jin,Southern and Northern Dynasties,and makes a comparative study of the prescriptions contained therein.It traces the historical origin and the evolution of the main indications of Wendan Decoction,examines contemporary literature related to"gallbladder cold"to explore the theoretical basis of insomnia caused by gallbladder cold,and compares the recorded efficacy of the component herbs in classical materia medica to further analyze its pathological state and core pathogenesis.[Results]Wendan Decoction originated from Banxia Shumi Decoction and was related to many classical prescriptions such as Banxia Shumi Decoction,ZHANG Zhongjing's"Xiaobanxia Decoction"and Shenshi's"Dajupi Decoction".The treatment object is the combined disease of gallbladder and stomach,which is caused by the weakness of Zangfu organs after a serious disease,and the core pathogenesis is"deficiency of cold in the middle-Jiao and the inversion of Jue Qi",and the main symptom is emesis.The prescription principle of Wendan Decoction emphasizes"warming the middle and reducing inversion,regulating Qi and relieving vexation,harmonizing Ying and Wei".The medication characteristics reflect"the combination of mild reduction and warming and clearing".The application indications include nausea,dizziness,chest fullness,irritability and other manifestations of syncope and Jue Qi inversion.[Conclusion]Wendan Decoction has multiple sources,and has good clinical effect in the treatment of"insomnia"disease with the core pathogenesis of combined disease of gallbladder and stomach.The medication has the characteristics of warming and descending,which is worth further investigation for the treatment of syndromes marked by Jue Qi inversion as the core manifestation.
9.Astragalus Promotes Osteogenic Differentiation of hBMSCs and Alleviates Osteoporosis by Targeting SOX11 Via miR-181d-5p.
Yuan XIAO ; Yong Li SITU ; Ting Ting WANG ; Shang KONG ; Jiang Qi LIU ; Hong NIE
Biomedical and Environmental Sciences 2025;38(10):1287-1301
OBJECTIVE:
This study aimed to investigate the effect of Astragalus (AST) on osteoporosis (OP) and the downstream mechanisms.
METHODS:
Human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hBMSCs) were induced to differentiate into osteogenic cells. After transfection with relevant plasmids, cell proliferation, cell cycle progression, and apoptosis were assessed. Alizarin red staining was used to detect calcium nodules in the cells, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) staining was used to detect ALP activity in the cells, and quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction and western blotting were used to determine RUNX2 and Osterix expression levels. An OP rat model was established using ovariectomy and micro-computed tomography scanning. Hematoxylin and eosin staining and Masson's trichrome staining were used to evaluate the pathological conditions of bone tissues, while immunohistochemistry was conducted to detect RUNX2 in bone tissues.
RESULTS:
AST promoted the osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs, reduced miR-181d-5p expression levels, and increased SOX11 expression levels. Restoring miR-181d-5p expression or reducing SOX11 expression levels reversed the effects of AST on the osteogenic differentiation of hBMSCs. miR-181d-5p was found to target SOX11 in hBMSCs. AST improved OP in rats, and miR-181d-5p overexpression or SOX11 inhibition reversed the therapeutic effects of AST on OP in rats.
CONCLUSION
AST promoted the osteogenic differentiation of hBMSCs and alleviated OP by targeting SOX11 via miR-181d-5p.
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10.Astragalus Promotes Osteogenic Differentiation of hBMSCs and Alleviates Osteoporosis by Targeting SOX11 Via miR-181d-5p
Yuan XIAO ; Yongli SITU ; Tingting WANG ; Shang KONG ; Jiangqi LIU ; Hong NIE
Biomedical and Environmental Sciences 2025;38(10):1287-1301
Objective This study aimed to investigate the effect of Astragalus(AST)on osteoporosis(OP)and the downstream mechanisms.Methods Human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells(hBMSCs)were induced to differentiate into osteogenic cells.After transfection with relevant plasmids,cell proliferation,cell cycle progression,and apoptosis were assessed.Alizarin red staining was used to detect calcium nodules in the cells,alkaline phosphatase(ALP)staining was used to detect ALP activity in the cells,and quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction and western blotting were used to determine RUNX2 and Osterix expression levels.An OP rat model was established using ovariectomy and micro-computed tomography scanning.Hematoxylin and eosin staining and Masson's trichrome staining were used to evaluate the pathological conditions of bone tissues,while immunohistochemistry was conducted to detect RUNX2 in bone tissues.Results AST promoted the osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs,reduced miR-181d-5p expression levels,and increased SOX11 expression levels.Restoring miR-181d-5p expression or reducing SOX11 expression levels reversed the effects of AST on the osteogenic differentiation of hBMSCs.miR-181d-5p was found to target SOX11 in hBMSCs.AST improved OP in rats,and miR-181d-5p overexpression or SOX11 inhibition reversed the therapeutic effects of AST on OP in rats.Conclusion AST promoted the osteogenic differentiation of hBMSCs and alleviated OP by targeting SOX11 via miR-181d-5p.


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