1.From blood transfusion to blood use
Zonglong LI ; Chen HOU ; Yu SI ; Delong QIN ; Xiaoliang ZHOU ; Zhaohui TANG
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2026;39(1):8-15
The promulgation of the Technical Specifications for Clinical Use of Blood (2025 Edition) signifies that China's clinical blood transfusion management has transitioned from mere technical operations to a new stage centered on patient blood management (PBM). Through an in-depth comparison of the new and old specifications, this paper analyzes the core transformations regarding conceptual reconstruction, legal alignment, technological upgrades, and closed-loop management. The new specifications establish PBM principles, reinforce legal safeguards for informed consent and emergency treatment, and construct a comprehensive, refined quality control system by specifying compatibility testing standards and introducing a post-transfusion evaluation system. Medical institutions should seize this opportunity to update management protocols and information systems, deepen multidisciplinary collaboration, and drive the profound transformation of clinical blood use from focusing solely on safety assurance to placing equal emphasis on science and value.
2.Ameliorating Effect of Yifei Tongluo Prescription on Bleomycin-induced Pulmonary Fibrosis in Rats via Regulating NLRP3/Caspase-1/GSDMD Signaling Pathway and Epithelial-mesenchymal Transition
Bowen ZHOU ; Zefeng LI ; Xian MA ; Xuannian LI ; Jingwen WANG ; Fei XU ; Huaman LIU ; Xinhua JIA
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(1):150-159
ObjectiveTo observe the effects of Yifei Tongluo prescription on the NOD-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3)/Caspase-1/gasdermin D (GSDMD) pathway and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in rats with pulmonary fibrosis. MethodsTracheal instillation of bleomycin was conducted to establish a rat model of pulmonary fibrosis. Thirty Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomly divided into a blank group, a model group, a prednisone acetate group (1.17 mg·kg-1), and low- and high-dose Yifei Tongluo prescription groups (10.62 and 21.24 g·kg-1, respectively). Administration started on the 7th day after modeling, once a day for 28 consecutive days. The lung coefficient of each group was calculated. The pathological changes of lung tissues in each group were observed by hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining and Masson staining. The expression of α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) and vimentin in rat lung tissues was detected by immunohistochemistry. The expression of NLRP3 inflammasome, E-cadherin (E-cad), and typeⅠ collagen (ColⅠ) in lung tissues was detected by immunofluorescence. The content of hydroxyproline (HYP), tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interleukin (IL)-18, and IL-1β in rat serum was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The mRNA expression levels of NLRP3, apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing a CARD (ASC), IL-1β, and transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1 in rat lung tissues were determined by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR). The protein expression levels of NLRP3, GSDMD, ASC, and Caspase-1 in rat lung tissues were determined by Western blot. ResultsCompared with the blank group, the model group exhibited a significantly increased lung coefficient (P<0.01) and significantly increased range of pulmonary interstitial inflammation and collagen deposition. In addition, the levels of α-SMA, Vimentin, E-cad, and ColⅠ in lung tissues were significantly increased (P<0.01). The levels of fibrosis- and inflammation-related factors HYP, TNF-α, IL-18, and IL-1β in serum were significantly upregulated (P<0.01). The levels of factors related to the activation of NLRP3 inflammasome in lung tissues, including NLRP3, GSDMD, ASC, Caspase-1, IL-1β, and TGF-β1, were significantly upregulated (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the Yifei Tongluo prescription groups showed improved lung coefficients. Additionally, the extent of lung inflammation and collagen deposition was significantly reduced. The expression of α-SMA, Vimentin, E-cad, and ColⅠ in lung tissue was significantly decreased (P<0.01). The levels of HYP, TNF-α, IL-18, and IL-1β in serum were significantly reduced (P<0.01). The expression levels of NLRP3, GSDMD, ASC, Caspase-1, IL-1β, and TGF-β1 in lung tissue were also significantly decreased (P<0.01). ConclusionYifei Tongluo prescription can regulate the NLRP3/Caspase-1/GSDMD pathway, down-regulate release of pro-inflammatory and pro-fibrotic cytokines, alleviate NLRP3 inflammasome-mediated pyroptosis and EMT, and thereby improve pulmonary fibrosis in rats.
3.Correlation between different measurement methods and parameters of intravoxel incoherent motion imaging and pathological characteristics of cervical cancer
Tingting ZHOU ; Xinhua BU ; Ji ZHANG ; Weizhong TIAN
Journal of Practical Radiology 2025;41(2):251-253,279
Objective To explore the correlation between diffusion weighted imaging(DWI)and intravoxel incoherent motion(IVIM)imaging parameter values in the marginal and central areas of cervical cancer tissue and the pathological characteristics of cervical cancer.Methods Forty-six patients with cervical cancer were selected and classified based on pathology results.Region of interest(ROI)were drawn in the marginal and central areas of each lesion on DWI and IVIM images respectively.And the statistical significance of each parameter of the lesion was compared and analyzed.Results The apparent diffusion coefficient(ADC)and D values measured in the marginal area between different groups were statistically significant than those in the central area(P<0.05).The ADC and D values of cervical squamous cell carcinoma in the marginal area were lower than those of adenocarcinoma,the D value had the best discrimination ability.In distinguishing moderate and low differentiation of cervical squamous cell carcinoma,the D value of the marginal area had the best discriminative ability.In distinguishing high and low differentiation of cervical squamous cell carcinoma,the ADC and D values of the marginal area had equivalent discriminative ability.Conclusion The parameter values in the marginal area of cervical cancer lesions are statistically significant than those in the central area.Among the different pathological classifications of cervical cancer,the D value in the marginal area has better discrimination ability and can more truly reflect the pathological characteristics of cervical cancer.
4.Summary of best evidence for discharge preparation services in patients with severe acute pancreatitis
Chi ZHANG ; Baiqiang LI ; Fangzheng JIANG ; Xu HU ; Xiangling ZHOU ; Xinhua XIE ; Fang WANG
Chinese Journal of Pancreatology 2025;25(4):282-288
Objective:To synthesize evidence regarding discharge preparation services for patients with severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) .Methods:Systematic search of relevant domestic and international websites and databases for diverse evidence concerning discharge preparation in SAP patients were conducted. Literature quality of the included studies was evaluated, and related evidence was extracted and graded.Results:Based on the researchers' evaluation and synthesis, 25 pieces of evidence related to discharge preparation services for patients with SAP were identified and summarized. These were categorized into five key areas: comprehensive assessment, care planning, multidimensional interventions, post-discharge follow-up, and ongoing evaluation. Among them, the evidence with stronger recommendation levels included multidisciplinary team assessment within 24 hours of admission, the assignment of dedicated personnel to coordinate, monitoring the discharge plan and continuous evaluation of the effectiveness of discharge preparation services.Conclusions:This study summarizes the best evidence available regarding discharge preparation services for SAP patients. It may provide an evidence-based foundation for nursing staff to standardize clinical practice and to further develop discharge preparation programs.
5.A study of factors associated with neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis
Qiyue YANG ; Xinhua ZHANG ; Xiaoyun JIA ; Hao ZHOU ; Yanan KANG ; Xingyu WANG ; Lixia BAI
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2025;46(3):492-498
Objective:To explore the related risk factors of neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) by constructing and comparing nine regression models.Methods:All NEC patients admitted to the neonatal internal medicine department, neonatal surgery department, and neonatal intensive care unit of Shanxi Provincial Children's Hospital (Shanxi Provincial Maternity and Child Health Center) from 2020 to 2022 were included as the case group. A control group consisted of children admitted during the same period based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The NEC data collected were used for feature selection by using the Boruta algorithm. Logistic regression, multi-decision tree gradient boosting, efficient gradient one-sided sampling, random forest, decision tree, gradient boosting decision tree (GBDT), neural network, support vector machine, and K-nearest neighbor models were constructed. The optimal model was selected through rigorous comparison and Shap explainable analysis was performed on the GBDT model.Results:Thirteen key factors were identified through screening for nine regression models construction. After strict comparison and analysis, the GBDT model showed higher stability compared with other eight regression models. In the validation set, the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of the GBDT model was 0.958, with an accuracy of 0.925, and sensitivity and specificity of 0.827 and 0.950, respectively. Shap explainable analysis on the GBDT model revealed that suffering from anemia, non-invasive ventilator use, procalcitonin use, premature birth, and low birth weight increased the risk for NEC, while breastfeeding and probiotics decreased the risk for NEC.Conclusion:This study identified the risk factors and protective factors for NEC by using the GBDT model, which provided evidnce for the prevention and treatment of NEC.
6.Effectiveness of digital management platform led by outpatient specialist nurses in type 2 diabetes patients
Fang HE ; Xiang ZHOU ; Wenhua ZHOU ; Xiaojing WANG ; Na PANG ; Jie YU ; Xinhua XIAO
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2025;31(35):4778-4783
Objective:To explore the effectiveness of digital management platform led by outpatient specialist nurses among patients with type 2 diabetes in outpatient settings.Methods:From March 2024 to March 2025, adult patients with type 2 diabetes who visited the Endocrinology Clinic at Peking Union Medical College Hospital were selected using convenience sampling. Patients were randomly assigned to the control group and intervention group using the random number table method. Patients in control group received routine education on type 2 diabetes during their clinic visits after enrollment. Intervention group was managed by nurses through a digital management platform, establishing long-term connections with patients. Based on the platform, nurses regularly provided patients with knowledge updates, promptly responded to patient inquiries, reviewed daily dietary records, monitored blood glucose data, conducted weekly telephone follow-ups, and scheduled regular clinic visits to precisely intervene in patients' lifestyles. The glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and self-management behavior scores were compared between two groups of patients before and after three months of intervention.Results:A total of 46 patients were enrolled and completed the 3-month follow-up, including 25 in control group and 21 in intervention group. There were no statistically significant differences in HbA1c or self-management behavior scores between the two groups of patients before intervention ( P>0.05). At three months of intervention, the HbA1c reduction in intervention group was greater than that in control group, with a statistically significant difference ( P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities Scale scores between the two groups ( P>0.05). The difference in changes in diabetic foot self-screening scores between intervention group and control group was statistically significant ( P<0.05) . Conclusions:Specialist nurse-led precision health care management utilizing digital platforms can improve HbA1c and enhance self-management behaviors for diabetic foot in patients with type 2 diabetes, which is expected to be promoted and applied in the outpatient management of diabetes patients.
7.Influencing factors of neonatal red blood cell transfusion: a retrospective analysis
Na ZHOU ; Xin HE ; Yu SI ; Chen HOU ; Jialu CHEN ; Zhaohui TANG
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2025;38(3):375-381
[Objective] To analyze the effects of different factors and red blood cell transfusion thresholds on the efficacy of neonatal red blood cell (RBC) transfusion, in order to provide more references for neonatal transfusions to better achieve rational and effective blood use. [Methods] A retrospective collection of data from 282 neonates who received RBC transfusions at our hospital from 2022 to 2023 was conducted, including birth weight, gestational age, number of blood transfusions, length of hospital stay, assisted ventilation during RBC transfusion, and laboratory test results before and after transfusion. SPSS software was used for statistical analysis to comprehensively analyze the impact of different factors on the efficacy of RBC transfusion in neonates. [Results] The results showed that the gestational age and weight of newborns at birth were negatively correlated with their length of hospital stay and the number of RBC transfusions during hospitalization. Newborns with younger gestational age and lower weight had longer hospital stays and more RBC transfusions during hospitalization. After administering RBCs according to the standard of 15 mL/kg, there was a statistically significant difference in the efficacy of RBC transfusion at different transfusion thresholds. In non-critical situations, RBC transfusions were ineffective when the pre-transfusion hemoglobin (Hb) level was >120 g/L. When the pre-transfusion Hb level was ≤70 g/L, RBC transfusions achieved higher efficacy in both critical and non-critical situations. [Conclusion] In critical situations, the group with pre-transfusion Hb values ≤ 70 g/L has the best RBC transfusion effect, while in non-critical situations, the group with pre-transfusion Hb levels between 81 and 90 g/L has the best RBC transfusion effect. Overall, the efficacy of RBC transfusion in non-critical situations is higher than that in critical situations.
8.Characteristics of sleep quality and influencing factors in patients with burning mouth syndrome: a preliminary analysis
LU Chenghui ; YANG Chenglong ; ZHOU Xuan ; JIANG Xinxiang ; TANG Guoyao
Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases 2025;33(5):377-384
Objective:
To investigate the sleep quality in patients with burning mouth syndrome (BMS) and its influencing factors, providing a basis for developing sleep intervention measures to reduce the impact of BMS symptoms.
Methods:
This study was reviewed and approved by the Medical Ethics Committee, and informed consent was obtained from patients. A total of 150 patients with BMS and 150 healthy volunteers were enrolled as subjects in this study. The Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) was used to assess the sleep quality of patients with BMS. Visual analog scale (VAS) was used to assess the degree of oral mucosal pain, generalized anxiety disorder 7-item scale (GAD-7) was used to assess the frequency of anxiety symptoms, and the patient health questionnaire depression questionnaire (PHQ-9) was used to assess the frequency of depression symptoms. Univariate analysis was performed to identify potential influencing factors affecting sleep quality in patients with BMS, and multiple linear regression analysis was employed to determine independent risk factors.
Results:
The PSQI score for patients with BMS was 7.61 ± 4.29, which was significantly higher than that of healthy controls (P = 0.016). In the PSQI subscale analysis, patients with BMS exhibited increased sleep latency, decreased sleep duration, and lower sleep efficiency compared to healthy controls (P<0.05). Patients with BMS and comorbid sleep difficulties had significantly higher scores on GAD-7 and PHQ-9 compared to the patients with BMS without sleep difficulties (P<0.001), but there was no significant difference in pain VAS scores between the two (P = 0.068). Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that longer disease duration (>6 months), the presence of systemic concomitant symptoms (such as headache and mental stress), and higher depression scores were identified as independent risk factors affecting sleep quality in patients with BMS.
Conclusion
For patients with BMS, long course of illness, presence of headaches, high mental stress, and depressive symptoms may be independent factors affecting their sleep quality.
9.Summary of best evidence for discharge preparation services in patients with severe acute pancreatitis
Chi ZHANG ; Baiqiang LI ; Fangzheng JIANG ; Xu HU ; Xiangling ZHOU ; Xinhua XIE ; Fang WANG
Chinese Journal of Pancreatology 2025;25(4):282-288
Objective:To synthesize evidence regarding discharge preparation services for patients with severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) .Methods:Systematic search of relevant domestic and international websites and databases for diverse evidence concerning discharge preparation in SAP patients were conducted. Literature quality of the included studies was evaluated, and related evidence was extracted and graded.Results:Based on the researchers' evaluation and synthesis, 25 pieces of evidence related to discharge preparation services for patients with SAP were identified and summarized. These were categorized into five key areas: comprehensive assessment, care planning, multidimensional interventions, post-discharge follow-up, and ongoing evaluation. Among them, the evidence with stronger recommendation levels included multidisciplinary team assessment within 24 hours of admission, the assignment of dedicated personnel to coordinate, monitoring the discharge plan and continuous evaluation of the effectiveness of discharge preparation services.Conclusions:This study summarizes the best evidence available regarding discharge preparation services for SAP patients. It may provide an evidence-based foundation for nursing staff to standardize clinical practice and to further develop discharge preparation programs.
10.Effect of moxibustion at Shenque(CV8)and Guanyuan(CV4)on TRPV1 channel in spinal dorsal horn and hypothalamus of dysmenorrhea rats
Yanqiu SUN ; Yulei LIANG ; Di WANG ; Zhiguo ZHAO ; Liyun YANG ; Xuanping ZHANG ; Yan ZHANG ; Xuan ZHANG ; Yanxue XING ; Min ZHOU ; Xiaoyan WANG ; Xinhua LI ; Yanping YANG
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2025;23(2):117-125
Objective:To investigate the effect of mild moxibustion on transient receptor potential vanilloid type 1(TRPV1)channel expression in primary dysmenorrhea(PD)rats and explore its mechanism in alleviating central pain sensitization.Methods:Thirty-two female non-pregnant Wistar rats were randomized into a blank group,a model group,a mild moxibustion group,and a capsazepine group,with 8 rats in each group.Except for the blank group,the other three groups used estradiol benzoate,ice-water bath,and oxytocin to establish the rat PD model of cold-dampness stagnation pattern.The interventions began on day 1 of modeling,once a day,and lasted 10 d.The mild moxibustion group received mild moxibustion at Shenque(CV8)and Guanyuan(CV4),20 min/time;in the capsazepine group,capsazepine was injected at a dose of 2 mg/(kg·bw).The abdominal pain threshold was measured 10-30 min after oxytocin injection on day 11;enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to detect serum prostaglandin F2α(PGF2α)level;the expression of TRPV1,cluster of differentiation 11B(CD11B),and proto-oncogene c-Fos in the spinal dorsal horn and hypothalamus was detected by immunofluorescence and Western blotting.Results:Compared to the blank group,the model group showed a decreased pain threshold(P<0.05)and an increased serum PGF2α level with elevated TRPV1,CD11B,and c-Fos protein expression in the spinal dorsal horn and hypothalamus(P<0.05).Compared to the model group,both the mild moxibustion group and capsazepine group showed significantly increased pain thresholds(P<0.05),along with decreased serum PGF2α levels and reduced protein expression levels of TRPV1,CD11B,and c-Fos in the spinal dorsal horn and hypothalamus(P<0.05).Rat pain threshold in the capsazepine group was higher than that in the mild moxibustion group(P<0.05).Serum PGF2α level,the expression levels of CD11B and c-Fos proteins in the spinal dorsal horn,as well as TRPV1,CD11B,and c-Fos proteins in the hypothalamus of the capsazepine group were lower than those in the mild moxibustion group(P<0.05).Conclusion:Mild moxibustion at Shenque(CV8)and Guanyuan(CV4)may alleviate the central pain sensitization in PD rats by down-regulating TRPV1 channel expression in the spinal dorsal horn and hypothalamus,thus playing an analgesic effect.


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