1.Immunogenicity and immune persistence of human rabies vaccine (Vero cell) in healthy people aged 10-17 years
Zhenzhen LIANG ; Yugang SHEN ; Xiaosong HU ; Bo XING ; Xinpei ZHANG ; Yingping CHEN ; Yu MAO ; Huakun LYU
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2025;45(2):135-140
Objective:To evaluate the immunogenicity and immune persistence of human rabies vaccine (Vero cell) in healthy people aged 10-17 years and compare it with a group of adults aged 18-60 years.Methods:This study was conducted between July 2021 and November 2022 with Shangyu district and Shengzhou city of Shaoxing city, Zhejiang Province selected as the research sites. Zagreb regimen (2-1-1 schedule) and Essen regimen (1-1-1-1-1 schedule) were used for rabies vaccine administration. Serum samples were collected at different time points before and after immunization to compare the differences in seropositivity rates and geometric mean concentrations (GMC) between the 10-17 age group and the 18-60 age group.Results:A total of 1 200 healthy participants aged 10-60 were included, with 157 individuals (13.1%) in the 10-17 age group and 1 043 individuals (86.9%) in the 18-60 age group. Both groups displayed a nearly 100% seropositivity rate at 3, 6 and 12 months, and the participants in the same age group had similar antibody levels. The GMC of antibodies gradually increased after vaccination and peaked on 14 d. The 10-17 age group showed higher GMC of antibodies than the 18-60 age group at 14 d after the first dose (Zagreb regimen: 81.85 IU/ml vs 63.15 IU/ml, t=2.411, P=0.018; Essen regimen: 86.61 IU/ml vs 69.24 IU/ml, t=3.906, P<0.001). Similar differences were observed in the GMC of antibodies at 14 d and 3 months after the full vaccination course, but these differences gradually decreased and disappeared at 6 and 12 months after vaccination. Conclusions:Human rabies vaccine (Vero cell) has lasting immune protection in all participants within one year after vaccination, with no significant differences between the two vaccination regimens. Participants aged 10-17 have higher antibody levels compared to adults aged 18-60, but there is no significant difference in immune persistence between the two age groups.
2.Research on surgical treatment strategies for Mason type III radial head fracture complicated with adult Bado type II Monteggia fracture
Dawei ZHANG ; Honghao CHEN ; Kun WANG ; Jiangming QI ; Yugang PAN ; Shijun ZHENG ; Aiguo WANG ; Yejun ZHA ; Maoqi GONG ; Dongsheng LI
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2025;45(13):848-855
Objective:To explore the surgical treatment strategies for Mason type III radial head fractures complicated with adult Bado type II Monteggia fractures.Methods:A retrospective analysis was performed on the clinical data of 25 adult patients with Mason type III radial head fractures complicated with adult Bado type II Monteggia fractures, admitted to the Upper Extremity Orthopaedics Department of Zhengzhou Orthopaedic Hospital from June 2013 to June 2023. There were 15 males and 10 females, with an average age of 43.5±14.7 years (range: 20-67 years). Among them, 5 cases were complicated with humeroulnar joint dislocation. The patients were divided into two groups: 17 cases were treated with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of radial head fractures combined with ORIF of proximal ulnar fractures (open reduction group), and 8 cases were treated with radial head replacement combined with ORIF of proximal ulnar fractures (radial head replacement group). At the last follow-up, elbow joint range of motion was recorded, and pain, elbow function, and subjective upper limb function were evaluated using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS), and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) scale. The incidence of complications was also recorded.Results:All 25 patients were followed up for an average of 25.6±9.0 months (range: 12-45 months). At the last follow-up, the affected elbows in the open reduction group had a flexion of 124.47°±12.59° (range, 90°-140°), extension of 21.12°±10.07° (range, 10°-50°), pronation of 48.59°±11.62° (range, 20°-61°), and supination of 48.53°±8.43° (range, 30°-60°). In the radial head replacement group, the affected elbows showed flexion of 128.75°±13.17° (range, 100°-140°), extension of 14.00°±7.71° (range, 0°-25°), pronation of 61.25°±10.26° (range, 60°-80°), and supination of 71.88°±10.33° (range, 60°-80°). The MEPS score in the open reduction group was 82(75, 85) points (range, 55-90 points), the VAS pain score was 1(1, 2) points (range, 0-3 points), and the DASH score was 9(8, 14) points. In the radial head replacement group, the MEPS score was 90(85, 90) points (range, 85-90 points), the VAS pain score was 1(0, 1) points (range, 0-1 points), and the DASH score was 5(5, 6) points. Complications included 5 cases of heterotopic ossification, 1 case of incision infection, 1 case of nonunion, 1 case of ulnar nerve injury combined with traumatic arthritis, and 1 case of proximal radioulnar bone bridge formation.Conclusions:Both radial head replacement and open reduction internal fixation combined with proximal ulnar fracture fixation can effectively treat Mason type III radial head fractures complicated with adult Bado type II Monteggia fractures. There was no significant difference in postoperative flexion and extension, but the radial head replacement group demonstrated better forearm rotation and DASH scores postoperatively.
3.Preliminary exploration of the application of multi-parameter ultrasound in the assessment of chronic kidney fibrosis
Yao ZHANG ; Xingyue HUANG ; Qing DENG ; Ting CHEN ; Xin HUANG ; Jun ZHANG ; Yugang HU ; Qing ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2025;34(1):65-73
Objective:To investigate the application value of multi-parameter ultrasound in the non-invasive assessment of renal fibrosis in patients with chronic kidney disease(CKD).Methods:From December 2023 to April 2024,77 CKD patients(CKD group)and 30 healthy individuals(control group)from Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University were prospectively collected. The CKD group was further classified into mild( n = 30),moderate( n = 25)and severe( n = 22)groups according to pathological assessment of renal fibrosis. Ultrasound parameters and clinical data of all patients were collected for group comparisons. Ultrasound parameters that showed statistically significant differences in univariate analysis were incorporated into a Logistic regression model to identify independent influencing factors. ROC curve was constructed,and the area under the curve(AUC)was calculated for statistical evaluation. Results:① The moderate and severe groups compared to control group,as well as the severe group compared to the mild and moderate groups,showed increased levels of SCr and BUN,and decreased level of eGFR,with statistically significant differences(all P < 0.05). The kidney length and renal parenchymal thickness in the moderate group were smaller than those in the control group,while the kidney length,renal parenchymal thickness,and renal cortical thickness in the severe group were smaller than those in the control,mild,and moderate groups,with statistically significant differences among the groups(all P < 0.05). The Vmax in the severe group was lower than those in the control,mild,and moderate groups,while the RI was higher than those in the control,mild,and moderate groups,with statistically significant differences(all P < 0.05). ②In superb microvascular imaging,perfusion levels were predominantly grade 5 in the control and mild groups(83.3%,25/30;70.0%,21/30),grade 4 in the moderate group(48.0%,12/25),and grade 3 in the severe group(63.6%,14/22). No significant differences were observed between the mild and control groups,or between the moderate and severe groups(all P>0.05),significant differences in blood flow perfusion were found between other groups( P < 0.05).③Shear wave elastography and super-resolution imaging revealed that mean of Young's modulus(Emean)in renal cortex increased progressively from the mild to the severe group,while microvascular density decreased. Except for Emean,which did not show significant differences between the moderate and severe groups( P > 0.05),all other parameters showed significant differences between groups( P < 0.05). ④ROC curve analysis indicated that differentiating the control group from the mild group using Emean and microvascular density,the AUC was 0.769(95% CI = 0.631 - 0.872, P<0.001),with a sensitivity of 0.821 and specificity of 0.539. For the combined use of Emean,microvascular density,peak inter-arterial velocity,and resistance index for distinguishing mild from moderate-to-severe fibrosis resulted in an AUC of 0.902(95% CI = 0.843 - 0.972,P < 0.001),with a sensitivity of 0.967 and specificity of 0.755. These multi-parameter combined diagnostic approaches outperformed single ultrasound parameters. Conclusions:Multi-parameter ultrasound technology can display multidimensional renal changes in patients with CKD and effectively assess the degree of renal fibrosis. It is expected to become a non-invasive,highly sensitive tool for evaluating renal fibrosis in CKD.
4.Acoustically sensitive oxygen-carrying nanodroplets boost cardiac patch function and promote myocardial infarction repair
Hao WANG ; Yuxin GUO ; Yueying CHEN ; Wendi SU ; Yugang HU ; Qing ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2025;34(8):645-653
Objective:To construct an ultrasound-responsive nano-oxygen carrier,and to enhance cell survival within myocardial patches and promote myocardial infarction(MI)repair.Methods:Ultrasound-responsive phase-change nanobubbles(ND)were first prepared and integrated into GelMA hydrogel to construct myocardial patches. Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound(LIPUS)irradiation was applied to explore whether the nanobubbles could optimize the hydrogel properties. Hemoglobin(Hb)was further encapsulated into the nanobubbles to construct an oxygen carrier(ND-Hb). In vitro and in vivo experiments were conducted to evaluate whether the optimized myocardial patches could improve cell survival and facilitate MI repair. In vitro,cell-loaded patches were divided into 6 groups(control,ND,Hb,LIPUS,LIPUS+ND,and LIPUS+oxygen carrier groups)to assess the cell viability and protein expression. In vivo,an acute MI model was established in SD rats,which were randomly assigned to 4 groups(control,Hb,LIPUS+ND,and LIPUS+oxygen carrier groups).Myocardial patches were implanted,and cardiac function(echocardiography),cell survival(BLI imaging),angiogenesis(CD31 and α-SMA immunofluorescence)and connexin protein expression(Cx43)were evaluated. Results:Following the incorporation of ND and LIPUS irradiation,scanning electron microscopy revealed numerous micropores(about 2 μm)within the hydrogel were observed by scanning electron microscopy. The nano-oxygen carrier was successfully constructed,with a particle size of(301.2 ± 92.4)nm,and released oxygen under LIPUS stimulation. In vitro,at days 3,7,and 14,the cell survival rates in the LIPUS+oxygen carrier group[(89.6 ± 2.1)%,(79.3 ± 1.8)%,(70.9 ± Conclusions:This study successfully employs LIPUS combined with ND-Hb to enhance hydrogel properties,facilitating nutrient exchange within myocardial patches. Additionally,ultrasound-mediated oxygen release improves seed cell survival and promotes myocardial infarction repair.
5.Comparison of the Prognostic Value Between CHA2DS2-VASc and R2CHA2DS2-VASc Scores in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation and Heart Failure
Yile LIN ; Shuyan ZHANG ; Zeyue CHEN ; Zhiyu HE ; Dunzheng HAN ; Haobin ZHOU ; Hongliang XUE ; MOK TOI-MENG ; Chen LIU ; Woliang YUAN ; Yugang DONG ; Ailan CHEN
Chinese Circulation Journal 2025;40(7):674-680
Objectives:To investigate the prognostic value of the CHA2DS2-VASc and R2CHA2DS2-VASc scores in patients with atrial fibrillation(AF)and heart failure(HF).Methods:Patients with AF and HF from hospitals diagnosed by the Heart Failure Center in Guangdong Province between January 2017 and December 2021 were selected.Major adverse cardiovascular events(MACE)were used as the follow-up endpoint.Statistical methods such as the area under the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve(AUC),net reclassification index(NRI),and integrated discrimination improvement(IDI)were applied to evaluate the predictive value of the CHA2DS2-VASc and R2CHA2DS2-VASc scores in patients with AF and HF.Results:A total of 1 839 patients were enrolled in this study,comprising 703 patients in the MACE group and 1 136 patients in the non-MACE group.Compared with the non-MACE group,the MACE group exhibited significantly advanced age,higher prevalence of New York Heart Association class Ⅳ and coronary artery disease,lower diastolic blood pressure and estimated glomerular filtration rate levels,and elevated serum N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide concentrations(all P<0.05).Additionally,significantly lower proportions of patients in the MACE group received angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors/angiotensin receptor blockers/angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitors,beta-blockers,mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists,or anticoagulant therapy(all P<0.05).Multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that each 1-point increment in both CHA2DS2-VASc and R2CHA2DS2-VASc scores was associated with approximately 10%increased risk of MACE.ROC curve analysis demonstrated that the AUC values for predicting MACE in AF patients with HF were 0.555(95%CI:0.528-0.582,P<0.001)for CHA2DS2-VASc and 0.576(95%CI:0.549-0.608,P<0.001)for R2CHA2DS2-VASc,indicating marginally superior discriminatory capacity of the R2CHA2DS2-VASc score.Delong's test confirmed statistically significant differences between the two scoring systems(P=0.001).The R2CHA2DS2-VASc score demonstrated a NRI of 0.259(95%CI:0.166-0.352,P<0.001)and an IDI of 0.007(95%CI:0.005-0.010,P<0.001)compared with the conventional CHA2DS2-VASc score.Although the R2CHA2DS2-VASc score exhibited slightly better predictive accuracy and outcome discrimination capacity than the original scoring system,both scores demonstrated suboptimal clinical predictive performance.Conclusions:Both the R2CHA2DS2-VASc and CHA2DS2-VASc scores show suboptimal performance for predicting the risk of MACE in patients with AF and HF,and the predicting performance of R2CHA2DS2-VASc score is marginally superior to CHA2DS2-VASc score in this patient cohort.
6.Chinese expert recommendations on enhanced external counterpulsation for ischemic cerebrovascular disease(2025)
Xiaochun CHEN ; Yugang DONG ; Jinsheng ZENG
Chinese Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases 2025;51(10):577-588
Enhanced External Counterpulsation(EECP)is a non-invasive auxiliary circulation technique that enhances blood perfusion to vital organs such as the heart and brain by elevating diastolic blood pressure in the aorta.It has demonstrated substantial effectiveness in treating ischemic heart disease.However,the application of EECP in ischemic cerebrovascular disease is not widely used both domestically and internationally.Its,indications,influencing factors,and operational procedures lack standardization.Therefore,this expert taskforce comprehensively reviewed relevant literature and combined clinical experience to summarize and propose recommendations for EECP in treating ischemic cerebrovascular disease.This document outlines the working principles,biological effects,and impact of EECP on cerebral blood flow autoregulation.It also proposes indications,influencing factors,treatment protocols,and monitoring indicators for EECP in ischemic cerebrovascular disease,advocating for the establishment of EECP centers with neurological specialties and conducting clinical trials to explore the efficacy and safety of EECP in treating ischemic cerebrovascular disease,thereby expanding its clinical applications.
7.High-throughput Sequencing Analysis of Reproductive Tract Microbiota in Pa-tients with Moderate and Severe Intrauterine Adhesions
Mingqian CHEN ; Bao LIU ; Yugang CHI
Journal of Practical Obstetrics and Gynecology 2025;41(1):77-82
Objective:To explore the differences in reproductive tract microbiota between patients with moder-ate and severe intrauterine adhesions(IUA)and infertile patients with normal uterine cavities and the clinical sig-nificance.Methods:Thirty patients were enrolled in the study from June 1,2022 to September 12,2022.Among them,15 cases were confirmed as moderate to severe IUA by hysteroscopy(group A),and 15 cases of primary infertility were excluded from intrauterine diseases through outpatient hysteroscopy(group B).Perform high-throughput sequencing of secretions from the vagina,cervix,and uterine cavity separately.Results:There is no difference in the α diversity of intrauterine microbiota between the two groups,but the α diversity of intrauterine mi-crobiota in group A is significantly higher than that of cervical microbiota(P=0.036).At the genus level,the top 10 relative abundances are the same for both groups.At the species level,the abundance of lactobacillus iners in group A is significantly lower than that in group B(P=0.001).There is no statistically significant difference in the abundance of microorganisms in the vagina,cervix and uterine cavity of group A.Conclusions:The types of en-dometrial microbiota in IUA patients and infertile women are roughly the same,but the composition is different.There are differences in the diversity of reproductive tract microbiota in patients with IUA,with a higher diversity of microbiota in the uterine cavity.Which suggests that the pathogenesis of IUA may be related to the changes of endometrial microbiota,increased microbial diversity,complex microbial species,especially the imbalance of the microecology of lactobacillus,which is not conducive to the repair of endometrial damage.
8.Anesthetic and analgesic effect of perioperative administration of esketamine in patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting
Yiou WANG ; Ying WANG ; Yugang DIAO ; Xiaoyu CHEN
Journal of China Medical University 2025;54(11):995-999
Objective To analyze anesthetic and analgesic effect of perioperovtive administration of esketamine in patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting(OPCABG).Methods The clinical data of 120 patients who underwent OPCABG under gene-ral anesthesia were retrospectively collected.Patients were divided into an esketamine group(n=60)and a non-esketamine group(n=60)according to whether esketamine was used perioperatively.The patients in the esketamine group received esketamine(1 mg/kg)during anesthesia induction and postoperative patient-controlled analgesia with sufentanil(3 μg/kg)plus esketamine(2 mg/kg).Those in the non-esketamine group received sufentanil(2 μg/kg)during anesthesia induction and postoperative patient-controlled analgesia with sufentanil(3 μg/kg).The mean arterial pressure(MAP)and heart rate(HR)were recorded at the time point of entering the room(T0),after anesthesia induction/before intubation(T1),1 min after intubation(T2),skin incision(T3),sternotomy(T4),after surgery and skin suture(T5),entering the ICU(T6),extubation(T7),24 hours after surgery(T8),and 48 hours after surgery(T9).The extubation time,Ramsay sedation scores,visual analog scale(VAS)scores,and adverse reactions were compared.Results There were no statistically significant differences in the baseline characteristics and MAP and HR at T0 and T1 between the two groups(P>0.05).From T2 to T9,MAP and HR in the esketamine group were significantly lower than those in the non-esketamine group(P<0.05).The postoperative extubation time,Ramsay sedation score,and VAS score were significantly lower in the esketamine group than in the non-esketamine group(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the incidence of adverse reactions between the two groups(P>0.05).Conclusion The perio-perative administration of esketamine in OPCABG can stabilize the hemodynamics,shorten the extubation time,and promote the recovery of patients undergoing OPCABG without increasing postoperative adverse reactions.
9.China cardiovascular health and disease report 2024:Managing cardiovascular risk factors remains a challenging task
Weihao LIANG ; Chen LIU ; Yugang DONG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(21):3311-3314
The China Cardiovascular Health and Disease Report 2024 has recently been released,offering a comprehensive and detailed assessment of the current status of cardiovascular diseases(CVD)and their associated risk factors in China.The report reveals that the number of CVD cases,as well as the overall and age-standardized incidence rates,continue to increase.Among these conditions,atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease(ASCVD)constitutes a major contributor to CVD-related mortality.Although ASCVD is largely preventable and controllable,the management of key modifiable risk factors-such as smoking,obesity,hypertension,dyslipidemia,and diabetes-remains suboptimal.This article systematically summarizes the prevalence,current management practices,and evidence-based prevention strategies for each major ASCVD risk factor,aiming to reinforce for clinicians the impor-tance of not only treating established ASCVD but also proactively guiding patients in the prevention and control of its underlying risk factors,thereby reducing the overall burden of ASCVD in terms of both prevalence and mortality.
10.Research on surgical treatment strategies for Mason type III radial head fracture complicated with adult Bado type II Monteggia fracture
Dawei ZHANG ; Honghao CHEN ; Kun WANG ; Jiangming QI ; Yugang PAN ; Shijun ZHENG ; Aiguo WANG ; Yejun ZHA ; Maoqi GONG ; Dongsheng LI
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2025;45(13):848-855
Objective:To explore the surgical treatment strategies for Mason type III radial head fractures complicated with adult Bado type II Monteggia fractures.Methods:A retrospective analysis was performed on the clinical data of 25 adult patients with Mason type III radial head fractures complicated with adult Bado type II Monteggia fractures, admitted to the Upper Extremity Orthopaedics Department of Zhengzhou Orthopaedic Hospital from June 2013 to June 2023. There were 15 males and 10 females, with an average age of 43.5±14.7 years (range: 20-67 years). Among them, 5 cases were complicated with humeroulnar joint dislocation. The patients were divided into two groups: 17 cases were treated with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of radial head fractures combined with ORIF of proximal ulnar fractures (open reduction group), and 8 cases were treated with radial head replacement combined with ORIF of proximal ulnar fractures (radial head replacement group). At the last follow-up, elbow joint range of motion was recorded, and pain, elbow function, and subjective upper limb function were evaluated using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS), and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) scale. The incidence of complications was also recorded.Results:All 25 patients were followed up for an average of 25.6±9.0 months (range: 12-45 months). At the last follow-up, the affected elbows in the open reduction group had a flexion of 124.47°±12.59° (range, 90°-140°), extension of 21.12°±10.07° (range, 10°-50°), pronation of 48.59°±11.62° (range, 20°-61°), and supination of 48.53°±8.43° (range, 30°-60°). In the radial head replacement group, the affected elbows showed flexion of 128.75°±13.17° (range, 100°-140°), extension of 14.00°±7.71° (range, 0°-25°), pronation of 61.25°±10.26° (range, 60°-80°), and supination of 71.88°±10.33° (range, 60°-80°). The MEPS score in the open reduction group was 82(75, 85) points (range, 55-90 points), the VAS pain score was 1(1, 2) points (range, 0-3 points), and the DASH score was 9(8, 14) points. In the radial head replacement group, the MEPS score was 90(85, 90) points (range, 85-90 points), the VAS pain score was 1(0, 1) points (range, 0-1 points), and the DASH score was 5(5, 6) points. Complications included 5 cases of heterotopic ossification, 1 case of incision infection, 1 case of nonunion, 1 case of ulnar nerve injury combined with traumatic arthritis, and 1 case of proximal radioulnar bone bridge formation.Conclusions:Both radial head replacement and open reduction internal fixation combined with proximal ulnar fracture fixation can effectively treat Mason type III radial head fractures complicated with adult Bado type II Monteggia fractures. There was no significant difference in postoperative flexion and extension, but the radial head replacement group demonstrated better forearm rotation and DASH scores postoperatively.

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