1.The correlation between pathological risk score of gastric cancer and patient prognosis as well as tumor biological behavior
Zhiqiang DAI ; Mengxin TIAN ; Zhaoqing TANG ; Xuefei WANG ; Yihong SUN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Medicine 2026;33(3):386-395
Objective To explore the predictive role of pathological risk score of gastric cancer (PRSGC) in the prognosis of gastric cancer patients, and to further investigate the correlation between PRSGC and tumor biological behavior. Methods Clinicopathological data were retrospectively collected from 1 120 patients with gastric cancer who underwent surgical resection at Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, between April 2006 and November 2019. PRSGC was calculated using the previously established DeepRisk model, and patients were divided into high and low PRSGC groups (560 patients per group) based on the median PRSGC value. The proportions and spatial distances of immune cell subsets in gastric cancer tissues were assessed between the two groups. Data from stomach adenocarcinoma samples in The Cancer Genome Atlas was integrated to analyze PRSGC-associated genetic mutations and signaling pathways. Results The survival rate of the high PRSGC group was lower than that of the low PRSGC group, and the recurrence rate was higher than that of the low PRSGC group (P<0.000 1). Compared with the low-PRSGC group, the high-PRSGC group exhibited increased infiltration of regulatory T cells (Tregs) and neutrophils within the tumor region (P<0.05), while the infiltration levels of natural killer T cells and cytotoxic T cells were markedly decreased (P<0.05). Spatial analysis revealed that a shortened spatial distance between CD4+ T cells and Tregs was closely associated with poor prognosis in the high-PRSGC group (P=0.03). Furthermore, in the high-PRSGC group, the number of TIM3+ cells showed a positive correlation with the infiltration levels of Tregs (r=0.69, P=0.01), CD8+ T cells (r=0.61, P=0.04), and CD4+ T cells (r=0.67, P=0.02). Gene set enrichment analysis indicated that a high PRSGC was associated with the activation of pathways related to actin cytoskeleton regulation, the cGMP-PKG pathway, the Hippo pathway, and tumor proteoglycans. Conclusion A high PRSGC is associated with an immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment, as well as tumor invasion and metastasis. It effectively predicts the prognosis of patients with gastric cancer and, by doing so, provides a potential theoretical basis for developing individualized strategies that combine targeted therapy with immunotherapy.
2.Construction of a risk prediction model for cardiovascular events in community hypertensive patients based on remote ambulatory blood pressure parameters
Guiqiu ZHU ; Yihong WU ; Hao ZHANG ; Jun SUN ; Yajuan ZHANG ; Xiaohong WANG ; Zongquan ZHAO
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2026;37(3):85-89
Objective To explore the risk prediction model of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in community patients with hypertension based on remote ambulatory blood pressure parameters. Methods From November 2023 to October 2024, 486 community patients with hypertension who received standardized management in Nanjing Medical University Affiliated to Suzhou Hospital were retrospectively selected. All patients wore remote ambulatory blood pressure monitor to obtain 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure data. Clinical data were collected and remote ambulatory blood pressure parameters [24-hour systolic blood pressure variability (SBPV), 24-hour diastolic blood pressure variability (DBPV), nighttime SBPV, nighttime DBPV, daytime SBPV, daytime DBPV] were extracted. The patients were followed up for 12 months, and were classified into MACE group (n=42) and non-MACE group (n=444) according to whether MACE occurred during follow-up. Multivariate Logistic regression analysis was adopted to screen the influencing factors for MACE. Based on the above factors, a risk prediction model was constructed and verified by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve. Results MACE occurred in 42 cases among 486 patients, with an incidence rate of 8.64%. Multivariate Logistic regression analysis suggested that nighttime DBPV (OR=1.119, 95%CI: 1.030-1.214), 24h-SBPV (OR=1.115, 95%CI: 1.007-1.235), nighttime SBPV (OR=1.116, 95%CI: 1.016-1.226) and diabetes mellitus (OR=2.762, 95%CI: 1.059-7.203) were independent factors for MACE (P<0.05). The model validation results revealed that the area under the ROC curve was 0.905 (95%CI: 0.854-0.956 ), and the model had a good discrimination degree. Conclusion Nighttime DBPV, 24h-SBPV, nighttime SBPV and diabetes mellitus are independent risk factors for MACE in community patients with hypertension. The clinical prediction model based on these variables exhibits certain predictive value on MACE risk.
3.Investigation of the prevalence of cognitive frailty in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and analysis of associated factors
Yihong WU ; Hao ZHANG ; Jun SUN ; Yajuan ZHANG ; Jufan TIAN ; Guiqiu ZHU ; Zongquan ZHAO
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2026;37(3):99-103
Objective To investigate the prevalence of cognitive frailty and its associated factors among middle-aged and elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Gusu District, Suzhou City, to provide a basis for intervention measures. Methods COPD patients managed at Pingjiang New Town Community Health Service Center in Gusu District from January to December 2024 were selected. Data were collected using the Fried Frailty Phenotype, Mini-Mental State Examination, and a general information questionnaire. Chi-square tests, one-way analysis of variance, and multivariate Logistic regression were used for data analysis. Results A total of 1 388 patients were included, with 916 males (65.99%) and 472 females (34.01%). Cognitive frailty was observed in 554 cases (prevalence: 39.91%). Univariate analysis showed significant differences in gender, education, visual impairment, hearing impairment, sleep disorders, and disease duration between the cognitive frailty and non-cognitive frailty groups (all P<0.05). Multivariate Logistic regression indicated that education was negatively associated with cognitive frailty (illiteracy OR=6.969, P<0.001; primary school OR=1.499, P=0.005), while visual impairment (OR=2.347, P<0.001), hearing impairment (OR=1.705, P<0.001), sleep disorders (OR=2.488, P<0.001), and disease duration (≤5 years OR=0.329, P<0.001; 6-10 years OR=0.487, P<0.001) were positively associated with cognitive frailty. Conclusion The prevalence of cognitive frailty among middle-aged and elderly COPD patients in Gusu District, Suzhou City, is high (39.91%). Epositively associated with cognitive frailtyducation, sensory impairments, sleep disorders, and disease duration are associated factors. Clinical attention to high-risk groups and implementation of early screening and targeted interventions are recommended.
4.Analysis of Clinicopathological Features in 12 Cases of BRG-1/INI-1-deficient Undifferentiated Tumors of the Digestive System
Kaiying ZHANG ; Zhengjun YANG ; Yiyang ZHAO ; Zhengyi QIAN ; Yihong LING ; Xiaoli WEI
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2026;47(3):561-572
ObjectiveTo investigate the clinicopathological features, molecular profile, treatment response, and prognosis of SMARCA4 (BRG-1) and SMARCB1 (INI-1)-deficient undifferentiated tumors of the digestive system, aiming to enhance the understanding of this rare and highly aggressive molecular subtype. MethodsThis study is a single-center retrospective analysis. We included 9 cases of malignant digestive system tumors with loss of BRG-1 expression and 3 cases with loss of INI-1 expression, all pathologically confirmed at Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center between April 2022 and December 2025. By reviewing clinical data, histological morphology,immunohistochemistry and next-generation sequencing (NGS) results from partial cases, we systematically summarized their clinicopathological and molecular characteristics, treatment strategies, and survival outcomes. Results Among the 12 patients, 6 were male and 6 were female, with a median age of 62 (44-70) years. 9 cases exhibited SMARCA4 deficiency, and 3 cases exhibited SMARCB1 deficiency. Tumors originated in the stomach (5 cases), colon (3 cases), pancreas (1 case), with the primary site unknown in 3 cases. The histology predominantly showed undifferentiated carcinoma, with 1 case of poorly differentiated carcinoma. The tumor cells were epithelioid with significant atypia. Epithelial markers (e.g. CKpan) were often lost or markedly decreased, while vimentin could be positive. All 9 cases tested for MMR status were mismatch repair proficient (pMMR), and the Ki-67 proliferation index was high [median 80% (60%-90%)]. A discordance was observed between IHC findings and NGS results in the 6 sequenced cases. The NGS profiling revealed frequent co-occurring mutations, including TP53, KRAS, and NRAS, with no germline mutations identified.The median follow-up time was 277 (55-867) days. 9 of the 12 patients presented with stage Ⅳ disease at the time of initial diagnosis. Among 3 newly diagnosed patients without metastasis who received treatment, 2 achieved prolonged recurrence-free survival. Patients with advanced disease at initial diagnosis primarily underwent platinum-based chemotherapy or combination regimens, yet their prognosis was generally poor, with a median overall survival of 60 (45-541) days, ranging from 16 to 867 days. Notably, several patients who received chemotherapy combined with targeted therapy and immunotherapy achieved extended survival. ConclusionSMARCA4/SMARCB1-deficient undifferentiated tumor of the digestive system is a distinct molecular subtype characterized by high aggressiveness and poor prognosis, predominantly affecting middle-aged and elderly individuals. Diagnosis relies on the immunohistochemical loss of BRG-1 or INI-1 proteins. While no standard of care currently exists, treatment often refers to regimens for adenocarcinoma of the primary site. Combined immunotherapy and targeted therapy may offer potential benefits, warranting further validation in large-scale prospective studies.
5.Anti-infection treatment and pharmaceutical care for a patient with liver cirrhosis complicated with severe psittacosis
Baiqian XING ; Hunan LIU ; Yihong SUN ; Nianfang LU ; Zhongdong LI
Chinese Journal of Pharmacoepidemiology 2025;34(11):1340-1346
This article presents the anti-infective treatment and pharmaceutical care of an elderly patient with liver cirrhosis complicated with severe psittacosis.Based on the pathophysiological characteristics of infection in patients with severe liver diseases and in combination with relevant guidelines,the combined regimen of omadacycline+moxifloxacin was adopted to treat psittacosis.In case of recurrent episodes,Aspergillus fumigata was detected in the metagenomic next-generation sequencing of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid.Initially,voriconazole was administered for treatment,and later switched to posaconazole.Additionally,clinical pharmacists provided pharmaceutical care encompassing adverse reaction monitoring and voriconazole therapeutic drug monitoring.The patient's infection was effectively controlled,body temperature returned to normal,white blood cell counts and platelet counts basically returned to normal range,serum high-sensitive C-reactive protein,procalcitonin,and other inflammatory indicators significantly decreased,and the patient was discharged.Clinical pharmacists assisted clinicians in formulating a reasonable anti-psittacosis treatment plan and provided individualized pharmaceutical care to ensure the effectiveness and safety of clinical drug treatment.
6.In vitro inhibitory and clinical application effect of Sophora flavescens,Philo-dendron extracts and copper sulfate on Trichomonas gallinae
Yifei LONG ; Liangming KUANG ; Xingchen ZHAO ; Ming GAO ; Yihong SUN ; Zifan WANG ; Shuo ZHOU ; Wei WANG
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(9):1918-1926
Aimed to find a safe and effective drug to replace nitroimidazole drugs in aquaculture pro-duction for the prevention and treatment of Trichomoniasis in pigeons,which can improve the eco-nomic benefits of meat pigeon breeding and ensure food safety.Firstly,Trichomonas was isolated and cultured from the crop of diseased pigeons and identified.After stable passage,a quantitative method for in vitro detection of Trichomonas was established by combining an automated cell counter and quantitative real-time PCR technology.To prepared the drug,powders of Sophora fla-vescent and Philodendron were made into herbal water extracts(SFPA)and mixed with copper sulfate(CS)solution.Then added the drug to the culture medium of Trichomonas to determine the effective concentration of it.A total of 135 pairs each of Silver King and Mimas breeding pigeons in the same laying period were selected and randomly divided into three groups,with 6 replicates in each group and 15 pairs of breeding pigeons in each replicate.Four days before brooding,the three groups were fed with 200 mL of pure water,0.5 g/L metronidazole(MDZ)solution,and a mixed solution of 30 g/L SFPA and 0.5 g/L CS,respectively.The feeding experiment lasted for 26 d.Results showed that the mixed solution of SFPA and CS had a significant killing effect on Trichomonas in vitro(P<0.05).Feeding the drug to breeding pigeons significantly reduced the in-fection rate of breeding pigeons by Trichomonas(P<0.05).The drug had no significant effect on the serum biochemical indexes,antioxidant properties,immunoglobulin levels of breeding pigeons,the average cage weight,immune organ indexes,meat quality and slaughter performance of squabs(P>0.05).The results suggested that adding SFPA and CS to pigeons can effectively prevent and treat Trichomoniasis and improve production performance.It can replace nitroimidazole drugs without affecting the immune level of breeding pigeons and the weight,immune level,slaughter performance and meat quality of squabs,thereby reduce drug residues in poultry products and en-hance the food safety.
7.In vitro inhibitory and clinical application effect of Sophora flavescens,Philo-dendron extracts and copper sulfate on Trichomonas gallinae
Yifei LONG ; Liangming KUANG ; Xingchen ZHAO ; Ming GAO ; Yihong SUN ; Zifan WANG ; Shuo ZHOU ; Wei WANG
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(9):1918-1926
Aimed to find a safe and effective drug to replace nitroimidazole drugs in aquaculture pro-duction for the prevention and treatment of Trichomoniasis in pigeons,which can improve the eco-nomic benefits of meat pigeon breeding and ensure food safety.Firstly,Trichomonas was isolated and cultured from the crop of diseased pigeons and identified.After stable passage,a quantitative method for in vitro detection of Trichomonas was established by combining an automated cell counter and quantitative real-time PCR technology.To prepared the drug,powders of Sophora fla-vescent and Philodendron were made into herbal water extracts(SFPA)and mixed with copper sulfate(CS)solution.Then added the drug to the culture medium of Trichomonas to determine the effective concentration of it.A total of 135 pairs each of Silver King and Mimas breeding pigeons in the same laying period were selected and randomly divided into three groups,with 6 replicates in each group and 15 pairs of breeding pigeons in each replicate.Four days before brooding,the three groups were fed with 200 mL of pure water,0.5 g/L metronidazole(MDZ)solution,and a mixed solution of 30 g/L SFPA and 0.5 g/L CS,respectively.The feeding experiment lasted for 26 d.Results showed that the mixed solution of SFPA and CS had a significant killing effect on Trichomonas in vitro(P<0.05).Feeding the drug to breeding pigeons significantly reduced the in-fection rate of breeding pigeons by Trichomonas(P<0.05).The drug had no significant effect on the serum biochemical indexes,antioxidant properties,immunoglobulin levels of breeding pigeons,the average cage weight,immune organ indexes,meat quality and slaughter performance of squabs(P>0.05).The results suggested that adding SFPA and CS to pigeons can effectively prevent and treat Trichomoniasis and improve production performance.It can replace nitroimidazole drugs without affecting the immune level of breeding pigeons and the weight,immune level,slaughter performance and meat quality of squabs,thereby reduce drug residues in poultry products and en-hance the food safety.
8.Anti-infection treatment and pharmaceutical care for a patient with liver cirrhosis complicated with severe psittacosis
Baiqian XING ; Hunan LIU ; Yihong SUN ; Nianfang LU ; Zhongdong LI
Chinese Journal of Pharmacoepidemiology 2025;34(11):1340-1346
This article presents the anti-infective treatment and pharmaceutical care of an elderly patient with liver cirrhosis complicated with severe psittacosis.Based on the pathophysiological characteristics of infection in patients with severe liver diseases and in combination with relevant guidelines,the combined regimen of omadacycline+moxifloxacin was adopted to treat psittacosis.In case of recurrent episodes,Aspergillus fumigata was detected in the metagenomic next-generation sequencing of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid.Initially,voriconazole was administered for treatment,and later switched to posaconazole.Additionally,clinical pharmacists provided pharmaceutical care encompassing adverse reaction monitoring and voriconazole therapeutic drug monitoring.The patient's infection was effectively controlled,body temperature returned to normal,white blood cell counts and platelet counts basically returned to normal range,serum high-sensitive C-reactive protein,procalcitonin,and other inflammatory indicators significantly decreased,and the patient was discharged.Clinical pharmacists assisted clinicians in formulating a reasonable anti-psittacosis treatment plan and provided individualized pharmaceutical care to ensure the effectiveness and safety of clinical drug treatment.
9.Research progress of cyclic AMP-activated exchange protein 1/RAS-related protein 1 signal pathway in the pathogenesis of cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury
Xue LYU ; Yihong SUN ; Zhipeng HUA ; Jianxin JIA
Chinese Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2024;21(8):552-558
Cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury(CIRI)is a serious complication caused by the recovery of blood flow in the affected brain tissue of patients with ischemic stroke.CIRI patients are often accompanied by neurological dysfunction,cognitive impairment,emotional disorders and other symptoms,which have a serious impact on daily life.At present,CIRI is easy to be diagnosed early,but there are relatively few related specific treatments.In this paper,the correlation between cyclic adenylate-activated exchange protein 1/RAS-related protein 1(Epac1/Rap1)signaling pathway and CIRI is reviewed,in order to provide new ideas for clinical treatment of CIRI patients.
10.Trends, challenges, and reflections on early-onset gastric cancer
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2024;27(5):425-429
Early onset gastric cancer (EOGC), as a distinct type of gastric cancer, has seen a gradually increasing incidence in recent years, imposing significant negative impacts on society and families, and has attracted widespread attention. EOGC presents a series of clinical characteristics, such as a higher prevalence among women, pathological types predominantly being poorly differentiated or undifferentiated, and Lauren classification often being diffuse, making it more prone to distant metastasis. However, the causes and mechanisms of its onset are not yet fully understood. Notably, about 10% of EOGC cases exhibit familial clustering and germline mutations in the Cadherin-1 (CDH1) or α-1 catenin (CTNNA1) genes, known as hereditary diffuse gastric cancer (HDGC). These unique clinical features pose significant challenges for the diagnosis and treatment of EOGC. The core of treatment for early onset gastric cancer focuses on strong efficacy, function preservation, rehabilitation, and social reintegration. Clinically, a multidisciplinary approach and comprehensive treatment are essential, with equal emphasis on physiological and psychological aspects, balancing therapeutic effectiveness with functional outcomes, to benefit more patients with EOGC.


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