1.Analysis and suggestions on non-medical technology security liability dispute litigation cases in hospitals
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2025;41(8):643-649
Objective:To analyze the non-medical technology security liability dispute litigation cases in hospitals and propose corresponding countermeasures, for references for optimizing hospital safety management.Methods:Through the China Judgments Online, non-medical technical security liability dispute litigation cases in hospitals (279 cases) nationwide from 2021 to 2023 were collected. Swiss cheese model and content analysis were employed to examine the basic case details, reasons for judgment, types of hospital liability, characteristics of suicide cases, and plaintiffs′ claims regarding.Results:The 279 cases involved 231 hospitals (excluding anonymous and duplicate hospitals) and 279 patients. Among them, there were 144 tertiary hospitals, accounting for 62.34%; The inpatient department was a high-risk area for accidents (103 times, 36.92%); The frequency of falls was the highest (182 times, 65.23%); 210 cases were ruled against the hospital, accounting for 75.27%. From the perspective of court judgment reasons, the precursor of unsafe behavior (122 cases, 58.10%) was the most common primary reason, the proportion of cases which hospital bore the main responsibility was relatively high (46 cases, 71.88%); 50 cases (23.81%) were due to safety hazards in hospital facilities caused by secondary reasons. Among the 41 cases of patient suicide, 36 cases were fatal, 18 cases occurred in general hospitals, and 24 cases were without medical fault.Conclusions:The inpatient department of the hospital was a high-risk area for accidents, and the medical side had a relatively high failure rate; The warning signs of unsafe behavior were easily overlooked, and there were more cases of suicide among patients in general hospitals. It is recommended that hospitals should enhance their safety management systems, establish collaborative tiered nursing teams involving medical and nursing staff, promote the application of artificial intelligence in refined logistical management, and implement a documentation and oversight mechanism for critical procedures.
2.Analysis of clinical features of nasal pleomorphic adenoma
Shengnan ZHANG ; Lin WANG ; Xuehui LI ; Longgang YU ; Xudong YAN ; Junfeng WEN ; Zhaoxia WEI ; Yan JIANG
Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2025;60(1):42-46
Objective:To analyze the clinical features of nasal pleomorphic adenoma and to share clinical insights into its diagnosis and treatment.Methods:This was a case series study. Clinical data of 12 patients with nasal pleomorphic adenoma, confirmed by histopathology, admitted to the Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University from 2014 to 2023, were retrospectively analyzed. This cohort included 3 males and 9 females, aged 12-84 years old. The pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, imaging features, pathological features, treatment methods and prognosis were analyzed.Results:Among the 12 patients with nasal pleomorphic adenoma, the most common symptom was nasal obstruction (8 cases), and the most common site was nasal septum (7 cases). Of the 12 patients, 9 had benign tumors, and 3 had malignant tumors. Postoperative follow-up ranged from 10 months to 9 years. One benign case recurred at 5 years after surgery and was left untreated after recurrence. The remaining 11 cases had shown no recurrence to date.Conclusions:Nasal pleomorphic adenoma is rare in clinical practice, typically occurring in the nasal septum. The primary symptom is nasal obstruction. Diagnosis is primarily based on histopathology, and surgical resection is the primary treatment.
3.Analysis and suggestions on non-medical technology security liability dispute litigation cases in hospitals
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2025;41(8):643-649
Objective:To analyze the non-medical technology security liability dispute litigation cases in hospitals and propose corresponding countermeasures, for references for optimizing hospital safety management.Methods:Through the China Judgments Online, non-medical technical security liability dispute litigation cases in hospitals (279 cases) nationwide from 2021 to 2023 were collected. Swiss cheese model and content analysis were employed to examine the basic case details, reasons for judgment, types of hospital liability, characteristics of suicide cases, and plaintiffs′ claims regarding.Results:The 279 cases involved 231 hospitals (excluding anonymous and duplicate hospitals) and 279 patients. Among them, there were 144 tertiary hospitals, accounting for 62.34%; The inpatient department was a high-risk area for accidents (103 times, 36.92%); The frequency of falls was the highest (182 times, 65.23%); 210 cases were ruled against the hospital, accounting for 75.27%. From the perspective of court judgment reasons, the precursor of unsafe behavior (122 cases, 58.10%) was the most common primary reason, the proportion of cases which hospital bore the main responsibility was relatively high (46 cases, 71.88%); 50 cases (23.81%) were due to safety hazards in hospital facilities caused by secondary reasons. Among the 41 cases of patient suicide, 36 cases were fatal, 18 cases occurred in general hospitals, and 24 cases were without medical fault.Conclusions:The inpatient department of the hospital was a high-risk area for accidents, and the medical side had a relatively high failure rate; The warning signs of unsafe behavior were easily overlooked, and there were more cases of suicide among patients in general hospitals. It is recommended that hospitals should enhance their safety management systems, establish collaborative tiered nursing teams involving medical and nursing staff, promote the application of artificial intelligence in refined logistical management, and implement a documentation and oversight mechanism for critical procedures.
4.Correlation between fat infiltration in the hip abductor muscles and cartilage damage in hip osteoarthritis evaluated by MR least squares estimation method of iterative water-fat separation technique
Zhuoli ZENG ; Jifeng DANG ; Guohua WANG ; Xuehui ZHANG ; Xiaoming HUANG
Journal of Practical Radiology 2025;41(2):262-266
Objective To quantify the mean fat fraction(FF)values of hip abductor muscles using the MR least squares estimation method of iterative water-fat separation(IDEAL-IQ)technique and to analyze the correlation between muscle fat infiltration and cartilage damage in hip osteoarthritis(HOA),age and gender.Methods Ninety-five patients with clinical symptoms of hip joint(HOA group)and volunteers(control group)underwent MRI conventional sequence and IDEAL-IQ sequence scans of the hip joint were selected.Hip cartilage damage was graded based on conventional MRI sequences(mild HOA group and severe HOA group),and the FF values of hip abductor muscles were measured for each group.ANOVA analysis and Pearson correlation tests were used to compare the differences between the groups and correlation analyses were performed.Results The FF values of hip abductor muscles in the mild HOA group and severe HOA group were significantly higher than those in the control group,with statistically significant differences(P<0.05).There were correlations between the FF values of hip abductor muscles and the degree of HOA cartilage damage,age and gender(r=0.677,0.566,0.311).Conclusion The IDEAL-IQ technique can be used for quantitative research on muscle fat infiltration,and fat infiltration in hip abductor muscles is an important risk factor for HOA cartilage damage.
5.The value of serum indexes in early diagnosis of refractory mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia in children
Li XU ; Yan GUO ; Xuehui ZHANG ; Chen HU
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2025;48(7):660-665
Objective:To explore the early diagnostic value of combined detection of serum chitinase protein 40 (YKL-40), galectin-3 (Gal-3), and regulated upon activation normal T cell expressed and secreted (RANTES) for refractory mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (RMPP) in children.Methods:One hundred and twenty-six children with RMPP (RMPP group), 126 children with global mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (GMPP) (GMPP group), and 126 healthy children who underwent physical check up (control group) in the Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical College from June 2022 to June 2024 were retrospectively selected. The serum levels of YKL-40, Gal-3 and RANTES were compared. Multivariate Logistic regression was used to analyze the independent influencing factors of RMPP. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to analyze the diagnostic value of serum YKL-40, Gal-3 and RANTES levels for RMPP.Results:Compared with the control group, the serum YKL-40, Gal-3 and RANTES levels in the RMPP and GMPP groups were obviously higher: (42.19 ± 4.94) and (37.68 ± 4.25) μg/L vs. (26.73 ± 3.31) μg/L, (12.24 ± 2.89) and (8.87 ± 2.56) ng/L vs. (3.92 ± 1.27) ng/L, (33.82 ± 3.86) and (29.28 ± 3.72) μg/L vs. (21.34 ± 2.79) μg/L, with statistical significance ( P<0.05). Compared with the GMPP group, the serum YKL-40, Gal-3 and RANTES levels in the RMPP group were obviously higher ( P<0.05). Compared with the GMPP group, there was no statistically obvious difference in age, gender, body weight, duration of fever and atelectasis in the RMPP group ( P>0.05), however, the levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), procalcitonin (PCT), and the proportions of pleural effusion and lung consolidation were obviously higher in the RMPP group: (22.45 ± 4.21) mg/L vs. (18.69 ± 3.56) mg/L, (0.18 ± 0.04) μg/L vs. (0.15 ± 0.03) μg/L, 31.75% (40/126) vs. 17.46% (22/126), 38.89% (49/126) vs. 25.40% (32/126), P<0.05. CRP, PCT, pleural effusion, pulmonary consolidation, YKL-40, Gal-3 and RANTES were all independent influencing factors of RMPP ( P<0.05). The areas under the curve (AUC) of serum YKL-40, Gal-3 and RANTES levels for diagnosing RMPP in children were 0.769, 0.833 and 0.825, respectively. The AUC of the combined diagnosis of YKL-40, Gal-3 and RANTES was 0.923, which was obviously higher than that of the single indicator diagnosis ( Z = 5.373, 3.677 and 4.191; P<0.01). The sensitivity of the three combined diagnosis was 73.81%, and the specificity was 92.86%. Conclusions:Serum YKL-40, Gal-3 and RANTES levels are obviously elevated in patients with RMPP, and all of which are influencing factors of RMPP. The combination of the three has high diagnostic value for RMPP.
6.Yishen Tongluo Prescription Ameliorates Oxidative Stress Injury in Mouse Model of Diabetic Kidney Disease via Nrf2/HO-1/NQO1 Signaling Pathway
Yifei ZHANG ; Xuehui BAI ; Zijing CAO ; Zeyu ZHANG ; Jingyi TANG ; Junyu XI ; Shujiao ZHANG ; Shuaixing ZHANG ; Yiran XIE ; Yuqi WU ; Zhongjie LIU ; Weijing LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(5):41-51
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect and mechanism of Yishen Tongluo prescription in protecting mice from oxidative stress injury in diabetic kidney disease (DKD) via the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2)/heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1)/NAD(P)H quinone oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1) signaling pathway. MethodsSpecific pathogen-free (SPF) male C57BL/6 mice were assigned into a control group (n=10) and a modeling group (n=50). The DKD model was established by intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin. The mice in the modeling group were randomized into a model group, a semaglutide (40 μg·kg-1) group, and high-, medium-, and low-dose (18.2, 9.1, 4.55 g·kg-1, respectively) Yishen Tongluo prescription groups, with 10 mice in each group. The treatment lasted for 12 weeks. Blood glucose and 24-h urine protein levels were measured, and the kidney index (KI) was calculated. Serum levels of creatinine (SCr), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) were assessed. The pathological changes in the renal tissue were evaluated by hematoxylin-eosin, periodic acid-Schiff, periodic acid-silver methenamine, and Masson’s trichrome staining. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kits were used to measure the levels of β2-microglobulin (β2-MG), neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL), kidney injury molecule-1 (KIM-1), liver fatty acid-binding protein (L-FABP), nitric oxide synthase (NOS), glutathione (GSH), total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC), and 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG). Immunohistochemical staining was performed to examine the expression of Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (Keap1) and malondialdehyde (MDA). Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) and Western blot were employed to determine the mRNA and protein levels, respectively, of factors in the Nrf2/HO-1/NQO1 signaling pathway. ResultsCompared with the control group, the DKD model group showed rises in blood glucose, 24-h urine protein, KI, SCr, BUN, and ALT levels, along with glomerular hypertrophy, renal tubular dilation, thickened basement membrane, mesangial expansion, and collagen deposition. Additionally, the model group showed elevated levels of β2-MG, NGAL, KIM-1, L-FABP, NOS, and 8-OHdG, lowered levels of GSH and T-AOC, up-regulated expression of MDA and Keap1, and down-regulated expression of Nrf2, HO-1, NQO1, and glutamate-cysteine ligase catalytic subunit (GCLC) (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, the semaglutide group and the medium- and high-dose Yishen Tongluo prescription groups showed reductions in blood glucose, 24-h urine protein, KI, SCr, BUN, and ALT levels, along with alleviated pathological injuries in the renal tissue. In addition, the three groups showed lowered levels of β2-MG, NGAL, KIM-1, L-FABP, NOS, and 8-OHdG, elevated levels of GSH and T-AOC, down-regulated expression of MDA and Keap1, and up-regulated expression of Nrf2, HO-1, NQO1, and GCLC (P<0.05). ConclusionYishen Tongluo prescription exerts renoprotective effects in the mouse model of DKD by modulating the Nrf2/HO-1/NQO1 signaling pathway, mitigating oxidative stress, and reducing renal tubular injuries.
7.Mechanism of Yishen Tongluo Formula regulating the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathway to ameliorate pyroptosis in diabetic nephropathy mice
Yifei ZHANG ; Zijing CAO ; Zeyu ZHANG ; Xuehui BAI ; Jingyi TANG ; Junyu XI ; Jiayi WANG ; Yiran XIE ; Yuqi WU ; Xi GUO ; Zhongjie LIU ; Weijing LIU
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;48(1):21-33
Objective:
To investigate the mechanism of Yishen Tongluo Formula in ameliorating renal pyroptosis in diabetic nephropathy mice by regulating the toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4)/myeloid differentiation factor 88 (MyD88)/nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) signaling pathway.
Methods:
Sixty C57BL/6 male mice were randomly divided into control (10 mice) and intervention groups (50 mice) using random number table method. The diabetes nephropathy model was established by intraperitoneally injecting streptozotocin(50 mg/kg). After modeling, the intervention group was further divided into model, semaglutide (40 μg/kg), and high-, medium-, and low-dose Yishen Tongluo Formula groups (15.6, 7.8, and 3.9 g/kg, respectively) using random number table method. The high-, medium-, and low-dose Yishen Tongluo Formula groups were administered corresponding doses of medication by gavage, the semaglutide group received a subcutaneous injection of semaglutide injection, and the control group and model groups were administered distilled water by gavage for 12 consecutive weeks. Random blood glucose levels of mice in each group were monitored, and the 24-h urinary protein content was measured using biochemical method every 4 weeks; after treatment, the serum creatinine and urea nitrogen levels were measured using biochemical method. The weight of the kidneys was measured, and the renal index was calculated. Hematoxylin and eosin, periodic acid-Schiff, periodic Schiff-methenamine, and Masson staining were used to observe the pathological changes in renal tissue. An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to detect urinary β2-microglobulin (β2-MG), neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL), and kidney injury molecule-1 (KIM-1) levels. Western blotting and real-time fluorescence PCR were used to detect the relative protein and mRNA expression levels of nucleotide-binding domain leucine-rich repeat and pyrin domain-containing receptor 3 (NLRP3), Caspase-1, gasdermin D (GSDMD), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and interleukin-18 (IL-18) in renal tissue. Immunohistochemistry was used to detect the proportion of protein staining area of the TLR4, MyD88, and NF-κB in renal tissue.
Results:
Compared with the control group, the random blood glucose, 24-h urinary protein, serum creatinine, urea nitrogen, and renal index of the model group increased, and the urine β2-MG, NGAL, and KIM-1 levels increased. The relative protein and mRNA expression levels of NLRP3, Caspase-1, GSDMD, IL-1β, and IL-18 in renal tissue increased, and the proportion of TLR4, MyD88, and NF-κB protein positive staining areas increased (P<0.05). Pathological changes such as glomerular hypertrophy were observed in the renal tissue of the model group. Compared with the model group, the Yishen Tongluo Formula high-dose group showed a decrease in random blood glucose after 12 weeks of treatment (P<0.05). The Yishen Tongluo Formula high- and medium-dose groups showed a decrease in 24-h urinary protein, creatinine, urea nitrogen, and renal index, as well as decreased β2-MG, NGAL, and KIM-1 levels. NLRP3, Caspase-1, GSDMD, IL-1 β, and IL-18 relative protein and mRNA expression levels were also reduced, and the proportion of TLR4, MyD88, and NF-κB protein positive staining areas was reduced (P<0.05). Pathological damage to renal tissue was ameliorated.
Conclusion
Yishen Tongluo Formula may exert protective renal effects by inhibiting renal pyroptosis and alleviating tubular interstitial injury in diabetic nephropathy mice by regulating the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathway.
8.Analysis on the current status of management and treatment of patients with severe mental disorders and their regional characteristics in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region
Hong JIANG ; Wei HUANG ; Chao XU ; Yuan LIU ; Yongling ZHOU ; Lei TIAN ; Xia YANG ; Xuehui ZHANG ; Caixia LYU ; Xuebing XU
Sichuan Mental Health 2025;38(6):528-533
BackgroundSevere mental disorders are characterized by high recurrence rate, high disability rate, high rates of harmful incidents, and low treatment-seeking rate, with affected patients demonstrating increased frequencies of dangerous behaviors. Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region has implemented community management for patients with severe mental disorders across the region since 2004, while the current status and regional characteristics of the managed patients remain unclear. ObjectiveTo analyze the current status of management and treatment of patients with severe mental disorders in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, and to explore their regional distribution characteristics, so as to provide references for optimizing regional prevention and control strategies. MethodsPatients with severe mental disorders diagnosed and registered in the Severe Mental Disorder Management Information Platform of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region from August 1, 2011 to December 31, 2021 were selected. Patients' basic information, management indicators, and treatment metrics were extracted from the platform, followed by descriptive statistical analysis of the corresponding data. ResultsAs of December 31, 2021, the permanent resident population of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region was 6 946 540, with 29 787 registered patients with severe mental disorders. The majority of the patients were female (50.25%), aged 18-59 years (79.01%), with educational level of junior high school or below (84.63%), married (52.87%), farmers (56.01%), and diagnosed with schizophrenia (55.91%), while ethnic minority patients accounted for a relatively high proportion (31.35%). In 2021, the reported prevalence rate of severe mental disorders in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region was 0.43%, with standardized management and regular medication adherence rates at 90.39% and 66.34%, respectively. The standardized management rate in 8 counties/districts (36.36%) was lower than the average level of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, while 10 counties/districts (45.45%) showed below-average medication adherence rates, of which 6 counties/districts(60.00%) were located in the south-central region. ConclusionPatients with severe mental disorders in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region are predominantly young and middle-aged adults with low level of education, and those in the central-southern region demonstrate lower medication adherence. [Funded by Key Research and Development Program Project of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region (number, 2023BEG02029)]
9.Clinical value of quality control circle activities in preventing deep vein thrombosis in military hospitals
Xile WEI ; Xuehui HU ; Hange SONG ; Meixia ZHANG ; Guang CHENG ; Heng LUO ; Desheng WANG
Journal of Navy Medicine 2025;46(2):150-155
Objective To explore the clinical effect of quality control circle(QCC)activities on the prevention of postoperative deep vein thrombosis(DVT)in inpatients in military hospitals.Methods A total of 318 patients who were diagnosed and treated in The First Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Medical University from January to December 2021 and 40 medical staff were enrolled in this study.Routine care was performed in 158 patients from January to June 2021,and QCC care was implemented in 160 patients from July to December 2021.The awareness of DVT prevention in medical staff and patients(or their famiy members)before and after QCC activities,lower limb DVT preventive measures taken by medical staff,and the occurrence of DVT were compared.Results The scores of the cause,clinical manifestations,nursing measures and preventive measures of DVT after QCC activities were significantly higher than those before QCC activities in both medical staff and patients(or their families)(P<0.05).The overall implementation rate of preventing lower limb DVT after QCC activities was significantly higher than that before QCC activities(94.14%vs.46.20%,P<0.05).The incidence of DVT after QCC activities was significantly lower than that before QCC activities(0.62%vs.5.06%,P<0.05).Conclusion Implementing QCC activities can improve the cognitive ability of military medical staff and patients(or family members)in DVT prevention,increase the implementation rate of DVT prevention measures,and reduce the incidence of DVT.
10.Study on the mechanism of lnRNA HOTAIR targeting TSC1 to regulate podocyte injury in diabetic nephropathy
Qiuxia NIU ; Weili LIU ; Xuehui LI ; Qian ZHANG ; Shuangli WANG
Chongqing Medicine 2025;54(8):1787-1792
Objective To explore the regulatory effect of long non-coding RNA HOX transcript anti-sense RNA(lnRNA HOTAIR)targeting tuberous sclerosis complex 1(TSC1)on podocyte injury in diabetic nephropathy(DN).Methods Mice podocyte MPC5 were divided into 6 groups:the control group,the high glucose group(the HG group),the HG+si-NC group,the HG+si-HOTAIR group,the HG+si-HOTAIR+sh-NC group,and the HG+si-HOTAIR+sh-TSC1 group.qPCR was used to detect the levels of lnRNA HO-TAIR and TSC1 mRNA.Cell viability was detected by cell counting kit-8(CCK-8),and apoptosis was detec-ted by flow cytometry.ELISA was used to detect the levels of inflammatory factors[IL-6,tumor necrosis fac-tor-α(TNF-α)]and the levels of oxidative stress indicators[reactive oxygen species(ROS),malondialdehyde(MDA),superoxide dismutase(SOD)]were detected by corresponding reagent kit.Results Compared with the control group,the levels of lnRNA HOTAIR,apoptosis rate,IL-6,TNF-α,ROS and MDA in the HG group were significantly increased(P<0.05),while the levels of TSC1 mRNA,cell viability and SOD were significantly decreased(P<0.05).Compared with the HG+si-NC group,the levels of lnRNA HOTAIR,ap-optosis rate,IL-6,TNF-α,ROS and MDA in the HG+si-HOTAIR group significantly decreased(P<0.05),the levels of TSC1 mRNA,cell viability and SOD were significant increased(P<0.05).Compared with the HG+si-HOTAIR+sh-NC group,the levels of apoptosis rate,IL-6,TNF-α,ROS and MDA in the HG+si-HOTAIR+sh-TSC1 group were significantly increased(P<0.05),the levels of TSC1 mRNA,cell viability and SOD were significantly decreased(P<0.05).Conclusion Silencing lnRNA HOTAIR can target TSC1 to regulate the activity,apoptosis rate,inflammatory level and oxidative stress levels of podocyte injury in DN,thereby alleviating podocyte damage in DN.


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