1.Non-invasive assessment of rat liver fibrosis using spectral CT and radiomics
Yaxin GUO ; Gaocai MAN ; Xiuru GONG ; Qi SHI ; Minguang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Physics 2024;41(12):1509-1516
Objective To explore the predictive value of spectral CT quantitative parameters combined with radiomics for early liver fibrosis using rat models.Methods Prospective animal experiments were conducted,and the intervention models were constructed for liver fibrosis in rats.A total of 112 spectral CT plain samples were collected from 56 rats,and quantitative parameters(40,60 and 100 keV CT values,slope of the spectral curve)were measured in the spectral CT images to assess the value of each parameter in the staging of liver fibrosis.The regions of interest were sketched out in the 60 keV monoenergetic images using 3D Slicer software,and from which the radiomics features were extracted.The t-test,correlation analysis and the least absolute contraction and selection operator algorithms were used for radiomics feature screening,and the Rad-score was calculated.According to the pathological results,they were classified into non-significant liver fibrosis and significant liver fibrosis,and 3 Logistic regression models(spectral CT model,radiomics model and combined model)were established using the selected spectral CT parameters and radiomics features.The predictive value of these models was evaluated using receiver operating characteristic curves,and calibration curves were plotted to evaluate model fit.Results Except for 100 keV CT value,spectral CT parameters and Rad-score differed statistically between non-significant and significant liver fibroses(P<0.05).The spectral CT model,radiomics model and combined model had AUC of 0.850,0.895,0.939 in the training set,and 0.818,0.803,0.883 in the test set.The calibration curves showed that the 3 models were well fitted,without significant deviation.Conclusion The model constructed with spectral CT and radiomics performes well,worthy of further optimization.
2.Non-invasive assessment of rat liver fibrosis using spectral CT and radiomics
Yaxin GUO ; Gaocai MAN ; Xiuru GONG ; Qi SHI ; Minguang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Physics 2024;41(12):1509-1516
Objective To explore the predictive value of spectral CT quantitative parameters combined with radiomics for early liver fibrosis using rat models.Methods Prospective animal experiments were conducted,and the intervention models were constructed for liver fibrosis in rats.A total of 112 spectral CT plain samples were collected from 56 rats,and quantitative parameters(40,60 and 100 keV CT values,slope of the spectral curve)were measured in the spectral CT images to assess the value of each parameter in the staging of liver fibrosis.The regions of interest were sketched out in the 60 keV monoenergetic images using 3D Slicer software,and from which the radiomics features were extracted.The t-test,correlation analysis and the least absolute contraction and selection operator algorithms were used for radiomics feature screening,and the Rad-score was calculated.According to the pathological results,they were classified into non-significant liver fibrosis and significant liver fibrosis,and 3 Logistic regression models(spectral CT model,radiomics model and combined model)were established using the selected spectral CT parameters and radiomics features.The predictive value of these models was evaluated using receiver operating characteristic curves,and calibration curves were plotted to evaluate model fit.Results Except for 100 keV CT value,spectral CT parameters and Rad-score differed statistically between non-significant and significant liver fibroses(P<0.05).The spectral CT model,radiomics model and combined model had AUC of 0.850,0.895,0.939 in the training set,and 0.818,0.803,0.883 in the test set.The calibration curves showed that the 3 models were well fitted,without significant deviation.Conclusion The model constructed with spectral CT and radiomics performes well,worthy of further optimization.
3.Historical Evolution and Modern Research of Processing of Cyperi Rhizoma: A Review
Ming YU ; Xiuru ZHANG ; Cuicui ZHANG ; Weijie WANG ; Renwei GUAN ; Ruiqi GUO ; Fang WANG ; Huibin LIN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(3):223-232
Cyperi Rhizoma is a common Chinese medicine in clinical practice, which has a long history of processing. In order to sort out the process of its processing, starting with the angle of processing excipients, the historical evolution and developmental venation of Cyperi Rhizoma processing were analyzed and summarized by consulting relevant literature of ancient medical records and modern codes. After combing the ancient and modern literature, it was found that there were many processing methods of Cyperi Rhizoma, the processing methods without auxiliary materials included frying, boiling, steaming and so on, and the adding auxiliary materials included vinegar, ginger, salt, multiple excipients, etc. However, with the evolution of history, some characteristic excipients have gradually disappeared, while vinegar-processed products are mainly used in modern times. Meanwhile, processing methods of Cyperi Rhizoma are well documented in various processing standards, the phenomenon of multiple methods adopted in one place and different methods in different places exists, which lacks unified quality standards and leads to uneven quality of Cyperi Rhizoma decoction pieces, which may even affect the safety and effectiveness of its clinical medication. Based on this, the problems existing in the processing research of Cyperi Rhizoma were analyzed in this paper, and made an outlook on the inheritance of the ancient processing methods and the quality standard improvement of the decoction pieces, in order to provide important literature evidence and theoretical support for the study of processing process and mechanism of Cyperi Rhizoma.
4.Effects of lifestyle changes on body weight and metabolic parameters during the early stage of COVID-19 epidemic and regular epidemic prevention period in physical examination population
Xin ZHAO ; Wen GUO ; Pei QIN ; Xiuru LIANG ; Wenfang ZHU ; Xiaona LI ; Qingqing DIAO ; Nianzhen XU ; Qun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2022;16(11):751-757
Objective:To analyze the influence of lifestyle changes on body weight and metabolic parameters during the early stage of corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic and regular epidemic prevention period in physical examination population.Methods:A total of 801 subjects from Nanjing enterprises and institutions who underwent physical examination in the Department of Health Promotion Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University in May of 2019 to 2021 were included in this study. The basic information and data of body mass index, fasting blood glucose, total cholesterol, low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), triglyceride and uric acid were collected. Information about dietary and exercise habits was obtained through pre-examination questionnaires. The data of 2019 was set as baseline data, data of 2020 represented information during the early stage of COVID-19 epidemic and data of 2021 represented information in regular epidemic prevention period. The subjects were divided into underweight group, normal weight group, overweight group, and obese group according to the body mass index at baseline. The Friedman test was applied to compare changes in body mass index and metabolic parameters across the population. Chi-square test was used to compare changes in dietary and exercise habits. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was adopted to explore the influencing factors of body mass index changes.Results:During the early stage of COVID-19 epidemic, the proportion of weight gain was the highest in the underweight group (42.9%), the proportion of weight loss was the highest in the overweight group (24.2%), and the obese group has the most stable body weight (70.6%) ( P=0.004). Men ( OR=0.56, 95% CI: 0.36-0.87) were less likely to gain weight than women ( P=0.010). There was no significant differences in weight change among all groups in the regular epidemic prevention period ( P=0.380). During the early stage of COVID-19 epidemic, the levels of fasting blood glucose, total cholesterol and LDL-C were significantly lower than those of baseline [4.98 (4.66, 5.42) vs 5.23 (4.91, 5.66) mmol/L, 4.98 (4.36, 5.67) vs 5.11 (4.54, 5.77) mmol/L, 2.90 (2.45, 3.33) vs 3.23 (2.77, 3.74) mmol/L], and the uric acid level was higher [333.0 (275.5, 397.0) vs 311.0 (257.5, 368.0) μmol/L] (all P<0.001). In regular epidemic prevention period, the levels of body mass index, fasting blood glucose, total cholesterol and LDL-C were significantly higher than those in the early stage of the epidemic [24.0 (21.9, 26.3) vs 23.8 (21.7, 26.1) kg/m 2, 5.18 (4.85, 5.62) vs 4.98 (4.66, 5.42) mmol/L, 5.12 (4.42, 5.76) vs 4.98 (4.36, 5.67) mmol/L, 3.06 (2.59, 3.57) vs 2.90 (2.45, 3.33) mmol/L], while the uric acid was significantly lower [319.0 (265.0, 377.0) vs 333.0 (275.5, 397.0) μmol/L] (all P<0.001). During the early stage of the epidemic, the reduction proportion of unhealthy diet in the home group was significantly higher than that in the outing group (19.5% vs 11.4%), and the increment proportion of exercise in the outing group was significantly higher than that in the home group (5.1% vs 1.6%) (both P<0.05). In regular epidemic prevention period, the increase rate of unhealthy diet in the home group was significantly higher than that in the outing group (26.8% vs 13.0%) ( P<0.001), and there was no significant difference in exercise between the two groups ( P=0.325). During the early stage of COVID-19 epidemic and in the regular epidemic prevention period, unhealthy diet>3 times per week ( OR=3.85, 3.01, 95% CI: 1.74-8.51, 1.41-6.39) was positively correlated with weight gain, and regular exercise ( OR=4.35, 2.61, 95% CI: 2.05-9.23, 1.15-5.91) was positively correlated with weight loss (all P<0.05). Conclusions:During the early stage of COVID-19 epidemic and in the regular epidemic prevention period, the lifestyle in the physical examination population has an impact on body weight and metabolic indicators. In the early stage of the epidemic, unhealthy diet and exercise decreased, and metabolic indicators such as blood glucose and lipids decreased. People with low body weight tend to gain weight. In the regular epidemic prevention period, the subjects′ exercise increased but unhealthy diet also increased, and blood glucose, lipid and body weight elevated significantly.
5.An epidemiological survey of mental disorders among people aged 18 and above in Shandong Province
Ruzhan WANG ; Jingxuan ZHANG ; Yanhu WANG ; Can WANG ; Xiuzhe CHEN ; Guolin MI ; Xu CHEN ; Xiaojing CHENG ; Lina WANG ; Lili HU ; Lingxi GU ; Shiquan ZHENG ; Lan DONG ; Ligang WANG ; Li CHEN ; Wu LI ; Yanhua LIU ; Jun ZHU ; Yanmei WANG ; Qinghua WEN ; Xiaopeng LI ; Yusheng ZHANG ; Zongyin HOU ; Xiuru ZHANG ; Tingxia ZHANG ; Sumei GUO ; Xiucheng YANG
Chinese Journal of Psychiatry 2021;54(2):138-146
Objective:This study aims to investigate the prevalence and distribution characteristics of mental disorders among people aged 18 and above in Shandong Province.Methods:In 2015, an epidemiological survey was carried out to investigate the patterns of mental disorders in 49 counties of Shandong Province. A total of 28 000 individuals aged 18 years or older were selected using the multistage stratified cluster sampling method. All these participants were classified as at a high or low risk of mental disorders according to the assessment results of the revised version of the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ). The diagnosis of mental disorders was confirmed using the Structured Clinical Interview for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Forth edition (DSM-Ⅳ) axis I or MMSE. All participants at high risk of mental disorders were evaluated using DSM-Ⅳ or MMSE to confirm the psychiatric diagnoses, while 10% of participants at low risk of mental disorders were randomly selected to be evaluated. The prevalence and its 95% confidence interval of mental disorders were adjusted according to study design and sociodemographic characteristics of the sample. The between-group differences of prevalence were compared using chi-square tests or Fisher′s exact tests as appropriately.Results:A total of 27 489 individuals completed survey. The adjusted prevalence of any mental disorder was 17.46% (95 %CI 17.02%-17.89%). The five most prevalent mental disorder spectrums were substance use disorders (5.29%), mood disorders (4.47%), anxiety disorders (4.46%), intellectual and mental disorders due to physical or substance (1.91%), and psychotic disorders (1.12%). The most common mental disorders were alcohol use disorder (5.27%) and major depressive disorder (2.14%). The prevalence of mental disorders in men was higher than that in women (23.37% vs. 13.89%; χ 2=408.91, P<0.01). There was no significant difference in the prevalence of mental disorders between rural residents and urban residents (17.69% vs. 17.20%; χ2=1.05, P=0.305). Of participants with mental disorders, 26.12% (1 047/4 008) had moderate to severe functional impairment and 10.98% (428/3 898) have sought professional help. Conclusion:The prevalence of mental disorders among people aged 18 and above in Shandong Province is basically consistent with the results of similar domestic studies. The prevalence of mental disorder was higher in men than in women and was not differ in participants living in urban and rural areas. Alcohol use disorder, major depressive disorder, non-specific anxiety disorder and non-specific depressive disorder are most common mental disorders.
6.An epidemiological survey of mental disorders among people aged 18 and above in Shandong Province
Ruzhan WANG ; Jingxuan ZHANG ; Yanhu WANG ; Can WANG ; Xiuzhe CHEN ; Guolin MI ; Xu CHEN ; Xiaojing CHENG ; Lina WANG ; Lili HU ; Lingxi GU ; Shiquan ZHENG ; Lan DONG ; Ligang WANG ; Li CHEN ; Wu LI ; Yanhua LIU ; Jun ZHU ; Yanmei WANG ; Qinghua WEN ; Xiaopeng LI ; Yusheng ZHANG ; Zongyin HOU ; Xiuru ZHANG ; Tingxia ZHANG ; Sumei GUO ; Xiucheng YANG
Chinese Journal of Psychiatry 2021;54(2):138-146
Objective:This study aims to investigate the prevalence and distribution characteristics of mental disorders among people aged 18 and above in Shandong Province.Methods:In 2015, an epidemiological survey was carried out to investigate the patterns of mental disorders in 49 counties of Shandong Province. A total of 28 000 individuals aged 18 years or older were selected using the multistage stratified cluster sampling method. All these participants were classified as at a high or low risk of mental disorders according to the assessment results of the revised version of the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ). The diagnosis of mental disorders was confirmed using the Structured Clinical Interview for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Forth edition (DSM-Ⅳ) axis I or MMSE. All participants at high risk of mental disorders were evaluated using DSM-Ⅳ or MMSE to confirm the psychiatric diagnoses, while 10% of participants at low risk of mental disorders were randomly selected to be evaluated. The prevalence and its 95% confidence interval of mental disorders were adjusted according to study design and sociodemographic characteristics of the sample. The between-group differences of prevalence were compared using chi-square tests or Fisher′s exact tests as appropriately.Results:A total of 27 489 individuals completed survey. The adjusted prevalence of any mental disorder was 17.46% (95 %CI 17.02%-17.89%). The five most prevalent mental disorder spectrums were substance use disorders (5.29%), mood disorders (4.47%), anxiety disorders (4.46%), intellectual and mental disorders due to physical or substance (1.91%), and psychotic disorders (1.12%). The most common mental disorders were alcohol use disorder (5.27%) and major depressive disorder (2.14%). The prevalence of mental disorders in men was higher than that in women (23.37% vs. 13.89%; χ 2=408.91, P<0.01). There was no significant difference in the prevalence of mental disorders between rural residents and urban residents (17.69% vs. 17.20%; χ2=1.05, P=0.305). Of participants with mental disorders, 26.12% (1 047/4 008) had moderate to severe functional impairment and 10.98% (428/3 898) have sought professional help. Conclusion:The prevalence of mental disorders among people aged 18 and above in Shandong Province is basically consistent with the results of similar domestic studies. The prevalence of mental disorder was higher in men than in women and was not differ in participants living in urban and rural areas. Alcohol use disorder, major depressive disorder, non-specific anxiety disorder and non-specific depressive disorder are most common mental disorders.
7.Tyrosine kinase inhibitors for the intervention of major morbid events in myeloproliferative neoplasms:reports from the 57th American Society of Hematology annual meeting
Guo AI ; Jianming FENG ; Wenqian LI ; Xiuru FAN ; Shimei LI ; Xiaorui WANG ; Qiaolin LI
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2016;25(3):150-152,156
With the research progress of pathogenesis of JAK gene in myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN), more tyrosine kinase inhibitors were developed. MPN quantify scoring system is used to determine the efficacy of tyrosine kinase inhibitors for MPN. The choice of tyrosine kinase inhibitors, tyrosine kinase for the relief of MPN symptom burden, etc, become the topics of the 57th American Society of Hematology (ASH) annual meeting.
8.Role of spinal AMPK signaling pathway in reduction of neuropathic pain by dexmedetomidine in rats
Xiaoyue LI ; Feng YUAN ; Xianhui YANG ; Miaomiao LYU ; Shenping WANG ; Xiuru GUO ; Tieli DONG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2015;35(10):1238-1240
Objective To evaluate the role of spinal AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) signaling pathway in reduction of neuropathic pain (NP) by dexmedetomidine in rats.Methods One hundred twenty adult male Sprague-Dawley rats, weighing 180-220 g, were randomly divided into 4 groups (n=30 each) using a random number table: sham operation group (group S);group NP;dexmedetomidine group (group Dex) and AMPK inhibitor group (group AI).The animals were anesthetized with intraperitoneal 10% chloral hydrate 350 mg/kg.The right sciatic nerve was exposed, and 4 loose ligatures were placed on the sciatic nerve at 1 mm intervals with 4-0 silk thread in NP and Dex groups.In group Dex, dexmedetomidine 50 μg/kg was injected intraperitoneally once a day starting from the end of operation until the animals were sacrificed.In group AI, AMPK inhibitor Compound C 20 mg/kg was injected intraperitoneally at the end of operation, and the other treatments were similar to those previously described in group Dex.The equal volume of normal saline was given instead of dexmedetomidine in S and NP groups.The mechanical paw withdrawal threshold to von Frey filament stimulation (MWT) and thermal paw withdrawal latency (TWL) were measured at 1 day before operation (baseline) and 2, 8 and 14 days after operation (T0-3).Results Compared with group S, the MWT was significantly decreased, and the TWL was shortened at T1-3 in NP, Dex and AI groups (P<0.05).Compared with group NP, the MWT was significantly increased, and the TWL was prolonged at T1-3 in group Dex (P<0.05) , and no significant change was found in MWT and TWL in group AI (P>0.05).Conclusion Spinal AMPK signaling pathway is involved in reduction of NP by dexmedetomidine in rats.

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