1.The Development and Application of Chatbots in Healthcare: From Traditional Methods to Large Language Models
Zixing WANG ; Le QI ; Xiaodan LIAN ; Ziheng ZHOU ; Aiwei MENG ; Xintong WU ; Xiaoyuan GAO ; Yujie YANG ; Yiyang LIU ; Wei ZHAO ; Xiaolin DIAO
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2025;16(5):1170-1178
With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence technology, chatbots have shown great potential in the healthcare sector. From personalized health advice to chronic disease management and psychological support, chatbots have demonstrated significant advantages in improving the efficiency and quality of healthcare services. As the scope of their applications expands, the relationship between technological complexity and practical application scenarios has become increasingly intertwined, necessitating a more comprehensive evaluation of both aspects. This paper, from the perspective of he althcare applications, systematically reviews the technological pathways and development of chatbots in the medical field, providing an in-depth analysis of their performance across various medical scenarios. It thoroughly examines the advantages and limitations of chatbots, aiming to offer theoretical support for future research and propose feasible recommendations for the broader adoption of chatbot technologies in healthcare.
2.Knockdown of PIAS3 alleviates glucose fluctuation-induced oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction in rat cardiomyocyte cell line H9c2
Yongxia CHENG ; Long YU ; Huamin LI ; Shuo ZHAO ; Yiyang ZHANG ; Guibo LIU
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2025;45(12):1593-1599
Objective To investigate the effect of PIAS3 on glucose fluctuation-induced oxidative stress and mito-chondrial dysfunction in rat cardiomyocytes.Methods H9c2 were cultured in vitro,and divided into normal glucose control group(Control),mannitol-induced osmotic pressure control group(MG),constant high glucose group(HG),intermittent hyperglycemia group(IHG),IHG+siRNA NC group,and IHG+PIAS3 siRNA group.Cell proliferation was assessed using CCK-8 assay.LDH release,MDA and GSH levels,as well as SOD activity,were detected using corresponding kits.Mitochondrial membrane potential was evaluated via JC-1 staining combined with flow cytometry.ROS levels in cells and mitochondria were determined using DCFH-DA and MitoSOX staining,re-spectively.Protein expression of PI3K,p-PI3K,AKT,and p-AKT was analyzed by Western blot.Results Com-pared with the control group,intermittent hyperglycemia promoted oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction,significantly upregulated PIAS3 expression(P<0.001)and downregulated p-PI3K and p-AKT protein levels(P<0.001).Knockdown of PIAS3 significantly alleviated oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction induced by glucose fluctuations,and increased p-PI3K and p-AKT protein levels(P<0.001).Conclusions Knockdown of PIAS3 may alleviate glucose fluctuation-induced oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction in ratcardiomyocytes by activating the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.
3.Opportunities and challenges of NK cell therapy
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(5):621-627
Natural killer(NK)cells are essential components of the innate immune system,characterized by their ability to identify and eliminate abnormal cells through receptors that operate independently of major histo-compatibility complex(MHC)restriction.As a result,NK cells play a critical role in anti-tumor,antiviral,and immune regulatory responses.Chimeric antigen receptor NK cell therapy(CAR-NK)enhances the targeting speci-ficity and functional activity of NK cells,thereby augmenting their cytotoxic potential and opening new avenues for cancer treatment.To date,numerous clinical trials have evaluated NK cell therapy for anti-tumor,antiviral,and autoimmune diseases.This article summarizes the current research status of NK cell therapy in clinical applica-tions,highlighting its promising efficacy and safety as an innovative immunotherapy.Despite challenges such as limited cell persistence and tumor microenvironment suppression,the prospects for further development in this field remain promising.
4.Research progress on treatment of pleural effusion related to immune checkpoint inhibitors
Tianqi AN ; Jianhui TIAN ; Yiyang ZHOU ; Bin LUO ; Zujun QUE ; Yao LIU ; Pan YU ; Ruihua ZHAO ; Yun YANG
China Oncology 2025;35(3):333-338
Immunotherapy for cancer,as an emerging treatment modality,has made significant strides in recent years and has become a crucial therapeutic approach following surgery,radiotherapy,chemotherapy,and targeted therapy.In particular,the clinical utilization of immune checkpoint inhibitors(ICIs)has not only enhanced the survival rates of patients with refractory or recurrent tumors but has also significantly optimized the overall strategy for cancer treatment.However,as the population undergoing cancer immunotherapy continues to grow,this expansion not only yields clinical benefits but also precipitates a range of specific adverse reactions known as immune-related adverse events(irAEs).Pleural effusion is a common and severe complication in cancer patients,significantly affecting both their quality of life and treatment outcomes.Typically,tumor-related pleural effusion is often due to pleural metastasis,with malignant pleural effusion(MPE)characterized by rapid growth,being difficult to control,and tendency for recurrence.With the approval of new drugs and the expansion of indications for existing medications,the number of cancer patients receiving ICIs treatment is increasing,bringing ICIs-related pleural effusion into focus.While ICIs treatment-related pleural effusion is relatively rare in clinical practice,it is closely linked to treatment choices of patients and prognosis.Unlike MPE,the pathogenesis of ICIs treatment-related pleural effusion is more complex,not only involving non-specific immune activation leading to autoimmune inflammatory reactions but also potentially related to nodular pleural granulomatous reactions,eosinophilic chronic pleurisy,and tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes.In terms of diagnosis,ICIs treatment-related pleural effusion is typically diagnosed through exclusion,requiring the exclusion of other causes such as tumor progression,radiotherapy,and chemotherapy-induced pleural effusion,adding complexity and difficulty to the diagnostic process.Treatment for ICIs treatment-related pleural effusion often involves glucocorticoids,tocilizumab,or infliximab,aiming to alleviate symptoms and improve prognosis by suppressing excessive immune reactions.Preventing the occurrence of ICIs treatment-related pleural effusion is equally crucial,necessitating comprehensive patient assessment before ICIs administration and continuous monitoring during treatment to promptly detect and manage potential adverse reactions.Through this comprehensive management approach,the impact of ICIs treatment-related pleural effusion on patient quality of life and treatment outcomes can be minimized,optimizing overall treatment results.This review aimed to explore the pathogenesis,histological features,clinical manifestations,diagnostic methods and treatment strategies of ICIs treatment-related pleural effusion,and delve into the characteristics of ICIs treatment-related pleural effusion,in order to enhance understanding of this complication and provide a reference for clinical practice.
5.Research progress on treatment of pleural effusion related to immune checkpoint inhibitors
Tianqi AN ; Jianhui TIAN ; Yiyang ZHOU ; Bin LUO ; Zujun QUE ; Yao LIU ; Pan YU ; Ruihua ZHAO ; Yun YANG
China Oncology 2025;35(3):333-338
Immunotherapy for cancer,as an emerging treatment modality,has made significant strides in recent years and has become a crucial therapeutic approach following surgery,radiotherapy,chemotherapy,and targeted therapy.In particular,the clinical utilization of immune checkpoint inhibitors(ICIs)has not only enhanced the survival rates of patients with refractory or recurrent tumors but has also significantly optimized the overall strategy for cancer treatment.However,as the population undergoing cancer immunotherapy continues to grow,this expansion not only yields clinical benefits but also precipitates a range of specific adverse reactions known as immune-related adverse events(irAEs).Pleural effusion is a common and severe complication in cancer patients,significantly affecting both their quality of life and treatment outcomes.Typically,tumor-related pleural effusion is often due to pleural metastasis,with malignant pleural effusion(MPE)characterized by rapid growth,being difficult to control,and tendency for recurrence.With the approval of new drugs and the expansion of indications for existing medications,the number of cancer patients receiving ICIs treatment is increasing,bringing ICIs-related pleural effusion into focus.While ICIs treatment-related pleural effusion is relatively rare in clinical practice,it is closely linked to treatment choices of patients and prognosis.Unlike MPE,the pathogenesis of ICIs treatment-related pleural effusion is more complex,not only involving non-specific immune activation leading to autoimmune inflammatory reactions but also potentially related to nodular pleural granulomatous reactions,eosinophilic chronic pleurisy,and tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes.In terms of diagnosis,ICIs treatment-related pleural effusion is typically diagnosed through exclusion,requiring the exclusion of other causes such as tumor progression,radiotherapy,and chemotherapy-induced pleural effusion,adding complexity and difficulty to the diagnostic process.Treatment for ICIs treatment-related pleural effusion often involves glucocorticoids,tocilizumab,or infliximab,aiming to alleviate symptoms and improve prognosis by suppressing excessive immune reactions.Preventing the occurrence of ICIs treatment-related pleural effusion is equally crucial,necessitating comprehensive patient assessment before ICIs administration and continuous monitoring during treatment to promptly detect and manage potential adverse reactions.Through this comprehensive management approach,the impact of ICIs treatment-related pleural effusion on patient quality of life and treatment outcomes can be minimized,optimizing overall treatment results.This review aimed to explore the pathogenesis,histological features,clinical manifestations,diagnostic methods and treatment strategies of ICIs treatment-related pleural effusion,and delve into the characteristics of ICIs treatment-related pleural effusion,in order to enhance understanding of this complication and provide a reference for clinical practice.
6.Opportunities and challenges of NK cell therapy
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(5):621-627
Natural killer(NK)cells are essential components of the innate immune system,characterized by their ability to identify and eliminate abnormal cells through receptors that operate independently of major histo-compatibility complex(MHC)restriction.As a result,NK cells play a critical role in anti-tumor,antiviral,and immune regulatory responses.Chimeric antigen receptor NK cell therapy(CAR-NK)enhances the targeting speci-ficity and functional activity of NK cells,thereby augmenting their cytotoxic potential and opening new avenues for cancer treatment.To date,numerous clinical trials have evaluated NK cell therapy for anti-tumor,antiviral,and autoimmune diseases.This article summarizes the current research status of NK cell therapy in clinical applica-tions,highlighting its promising efficacy and safety as an innovative immunotherapy.Despite challenges such as limited cell persistence and tumor microenvironment suppression,the prospects for further development in this field remain promising.
7.Comparative study of low-keV deep learning reconstructed images and conventional images of gastric cancer based on dual-energy CT
Mengchen YUAN ; Yiyang LIU ; Hejun LIANG ; Lin CHEN ; Shuai ZHAO ; Yaru YOU ; Jianbo GAO
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2024;58(8):836-842
Objective:To assess the quality of low-keV monoenergetic images using deep learning image reconstruction (DLIR) algorithm combined with dual energy CT (DECT) in gastric cancer and to compare them with images from the conventional adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction (ASiR-V) algorithm.Methods:In this cross-sectional study, DECT images of 31 gastric cancer patients in the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University were prospectively collected from September 2022 to March 2023. The 55 keV monoenergy images were reconstructed using the DLIR algorithm at low-, medium-, and high-intensity levels (DLIR-L, DLIR-M, and DLIR-H) based on arterial phase and venous phase images, respectively. The 70 keV 40% mixing coefficient (ASiR-V40%) images were reconstructed using the ASiR-V algorithm. In the objective evaluation of images, the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) for both lesions and muscle were calculated across four sets of reconstructed images. In the subjective evaluation of images, scores were assigned to the overall image quality, lesion visibility, and diagnostic confidence for each set of reconstructed images. Comparisons of SNR and CNR between the 4 groups were made by One-way repeated-measures ANOVA or Friedman′s test. Comparisons of scores were made by Friedman′s test. The P value of pairwise comparison was adjusted using Bonferroni correction methods. Results:In the objective evaluations, CNR lesion, SNR lesion and SNR muscle were highest on the 55 keV DLIR-H images in the arterial and venous phases, and showed a gradually increasing trend on the 70 keV ASiR-V40%, 55 keV DLIR-L, DLIR-M, DLIR-H images ( P<0.05). In subjective evaluations, compared to the 70 keV ASiR-V40% images, overall image quality scores were numerically higher for the 55 keV DLIR-H ( P>0.05), similar or slightly worse for the 55 keV DLIR-M, and significantly lower for the 55 keV DLIR-L ( P<0.05). The lesion visibility and diagnostic confidence on the 55 keV DLIR reconstruction images were higher in both arterial and venous phases than 70 keV ASiR-V40% images ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Compared to the conventional 70 keV ASiR-V40% images, the 55 keV DLIR-H images had higher lesion contrast and diagnostic confidence with lower image noise. The 55 keV DLIR-M images had comparable overall image quality to 70 keV ASiR-V40% images, but the former had higher lesion contrast and diagnostic confidence. The 55 keV DLIR-L was unable to improve image quality to the level of 70 keV ASiR-V40%.
8.The impact of donor human leukocyte antigen-Bw4 allele on natural killer cell reconstitution and transplant-related mortality in haploidentical transplantation
Ming ZHAO ; Zhengli XU ; Xingxing YU ; Yiyang DING ; Yingjun CHANG ; Xiaohui ZHANG ; Kaiyan LIU ; Xiaojun HUANG ; Xiangyu ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2024;45(5):453-461
Objective:To investigate the impact of donor human leukocyte antigen (HLA) -Bw4 expression on natural killer (NK) cell reconstitution and transplant outcomes in recipients undergoing haploidentical hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) from maternal or related donors without ex vivo T-cell depletion.Methods:This study prospectively enrolled 32 patients who received T-replete haploidentical HSCT from maternal or collateral donors (cohort 1) to evaluate the facilitating effect of donor HLA-Bw4 expression on NK cell reconstitution. Furthermore, a retrospective analysis was conducted on 278 patients who underwent T-replete haploidentical HSCT from maternal or collateral donors (cohort 2) to analyze the impact of donor HLA-Bw4 expression on HSCT outcomes. Thus, a comparison was made between the effects of donor HLA-Bw4 expression on HSCT outcomes in patients receiving or not receiving post-transplant cyclophosphamide (PT-Cy) conditioning.Results:Donors expressing HLA-Bw4 alleles facilitated NK cell reconstitution and functional recovery, which remained unaffected by PT-Cy. Donors with HLA-Bw4 expression were associated with reduced transplant-related mortality (TRM), particularly mortality related to infections. The use of PT-Cy did not impact the ability of donor HLA-Bw4 to decrease TRM.Conclusion:In haploidentical HSCT from maternal or related donors without ex vivo T-cell depletion, the presence of donor HLA-Bw4 expression promotes rapid NK cell reconstitution and functional recovery and is significantly associated with lower TRM, especially infection-related mortality. These findings underscore the clinical significance of donor HLA-Bw4 expression in patients who underwent HSCT. Hence, the consideration of donor HLA-Bw4 in recipient selection and HSCT strategies holds important clinical implications.
9.Discussion on the Application Prospects and Challenges of Generative Artificial Intelligence Represented by ChatGPT in the Field of Hospital Management
Mingwang FANG ; Ling GUO ; Yingde HUANG ; Wei YUAN ; Yunyi GAO ; Yi ZHOU ; Yiyang ZHAO ; Bingxing SHUAI ; Xiangjun CHEN ; Weiyi ZHANG ; Dajiang LI
Journal of Medical Informatics 2024;45(10):18-21
Purpose/Significance To explore the changes,challenges,key application scenarios and future development directions of generative artificial intelligence(AI)represented by ChatGPT in the field of hospital management,and to provide references for the ap-plication of AI natural language processing(NLP)technology in the field of hospital management in China.Method/Process Through literature review and analysis,the changes and challenges brought about by the rapid development of generative AI in the field of hospital management are sorted out,its key application scenarios and future development directions in the field of hospital management are empha-sized and explored.Result/Conclusion AI has broad application prospects in the field of hospital management,and it should focus on exploring its practical application scenarios and strategic directions to provide reference and guidance for promoting the high-quality de-velopment of public hospitals.
10.Nomogram based on CT radiomics for predicting pathological types of gastric cancer:Difference between endoscopic biopsy and postoperative pathology
Shuai ZHAO ; Yiyang LIU ; Siteng LIU ; Xingzhi CHEN ; Mengchen YUAN ; Yaru YOU ; Chencui HUANG ; Jianbo GAO
Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy 2024;21(6):343-348
Objective To observe the value of CT radiomics-based nomogram for predicting difference of Lauren types of gastric cancers between endoscopic biopsy and postoperative pathology.Methods Totally 126 patients with gastric cancer diagnosed by surgical pathology were retrospectively analyzed.The patients were divided into concordant group(n=77)and inconsistent group(n=49)according to the concordance between endoscopic biopsy and postoperative pathology results or not,also divided into training set and validation set at the ratio of 2∶1.Clinical predictors were screened,then a clinical prediction model was constructed.Radiomics features were extracted based on venous-phase CT images and screened using L1 regularization.Radiomics models were constructed using 3 machine learning(ML)algorithms,i.e.decision trees,random forests and logistic regression.The nomogram based on clinical and the best ML radiomics model was constructed,and the efficacy and clinical utility of the above models and nomogram for predicting inconsistency of Lauren types of gastric cancers between endoscopic biopsy and postoperative pathology were evaluated.Results Patients'age,platelet count,and arterial-phase CT values of tumors were all independent predictors of inconsistency between endoscopic biopsy and postoperative pathology of Lauren types of gastric cancer.CT radiomics model using random forests algorithm showed better predictive efficacy among 3 ML models,with the area under the curve(AUC)of 0.835 in training set and 0.724 in validation set,respectively.The AUC of clinical model,radiomics model and the nomogram in training set was 0.764,0.835 and 0.884,while was 0.760,0.724 and 0.841 in validation set,respectively.In both training set and validation set,the nomogram showed a good fit and considerable clinical utility.Conclusion CT radiomics-based nomogram had potential clinical application value for predicting inconsistency of Lauren types of gastric cancers between endoscopic biopsy and postoperative pathology.

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