1.GEO database-based investigation on the expression and role of mitochondrial metabolism genes AKT1, ATP5F1, and BAG3 in pterygium
Shiyi WANG ; Jing WANG ; Hua WANG ; Yuping CHEN
International Eye Science 2026;26(3):398-404
AIM: To investigate expression differences and mechanism of action of serine/threonine kinase 1(AKT1), ATP synthase F1 subunit(ATP5F1), and Bcl-2-associated anti-apoptotic gene 3(BAG3)in the occurrence and progression of pterygium.METHODS:Pterygium-related gene expression data were retrieved from GEO database to screen differentially expressed genes(DEGs). String and Cytoscape were used to construct protein-protein interaction(PPI)networks and identify core targets. GO/KEGG enrichment analyzed mitochondrial metabolic pathways. The pterygium samples(head/body)were collected; pathological features were evaluated by HE staining, and the expression of AKT1, ATP5F1, and BAG3 was detected via immunohistochemistry(IHC).RESULTS:A total of 1 264 DEGs were identified(585 upregulated, 679 downregulated). GO analysis showed significant enrichment of mitochondrial pathways regarding to biological processes, cell components and molecular functions; KEGG analysis highlighted oxidative phosphorylation and chemical carcinogenesis-reactive oxygen species(ROS)pathways. The head and body pterygium samples were collected from 28 cases(28 eyes)that received pterygium surgery, including 7 males(7 eyes)and 21 females(21 eyes), with a mean age of 69.32±8.98 years. HE staining showed more severe dysplasia, disordered stroma, and inflammation in the pterygium head versus the body. IHC detection confirmed significantly lower AKT1, ATP5F1, and BAG3 expression in the head compared with the body(all P<0.05).CONCLUSION:GEO-based bioinformatics and experiments confirmed that AKT1/ATP5F1/BAG3(mitochondrial genes)had significant differential expression in pterygium, correlating with pathological progression. They may regulate mitochondrial metabolism to mediate pterygium progression, offering new insights for targeted therapy.
2.Clinical application and technical specifications of transcranial magnetic stimulation for the treatment of insomnia disorder
Journal of Apoplexy and Nervous Diseases 2026;43(1):3-9
As a mature neuromodulation technique with sufficient evidence and wide application, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has become a highly promising approach for the treatment of insomnia disorder. However, there is still a lack of unified standards for formulation of treatment regimens, technical operations, indications and contraindications, treatment of adverse reactions, and application in special populations. In order to standardize the application of TMS in the diagnosis and treatment of insomnia disorder, Professional Committee of Sleep and Neuromodulation of Chinese Sleep Research Society organized the compilation of the technical specifications. This document systematically elaborates on the technical principles and stimulation modes of TMS, summarizes the clinical evidence for its application in the treatment of primary insomnia disorder and comorbid conditions such as depression and cognitive impairment, clarifies the key points for formulating treatment regimens (including stimulation coils, targets, modes, and intensity), refines the technical specifications such as treatment room setup, personnel qualifications, operation procedures, and efficacy evaluation, and provides recommendations for the management of adverse reactions and principles for use in special populations, which provides a comprehensive expert consensus and practical guidance for the standardized clinical application of TMS in the treatment of insomnia disorder.
3.Analysis of the impact of high progesterone ovulation induction protocols on embryo euploidy rates and clinical pregnancy outcomes in infertile patients
Minjie WANG ; Yongjing ZHANG ; Jin QIAN ; Chao WANG ; Yuping XU ; Tianjuan WANG ; Dawei CHEN ; Yan HAO ; Qiong XING
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2026;61(5):923-930
ObjectiveTo analyze the effects of the progestin-primed ovarian stimulation (PPOS) protocol on embryo euploidy rate and clinical pregnancy outcomes in infertile patients. MethodsWomen who underwent Preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) cycles were selected as study participants (a total of 656 cycles and 3 081 blastocysts). Participants were divided into two age groups (≤35 years and >35 years) and further stratified by ovarian stimulation protocol: the Progestin-Primed Ovarian Stimulation (PPOS) group (n=48 and 60, respectively), the Luteal Phase Long Protocol (LP) group (n=160 and 57, respectively), and the Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Antagonist Protocol (AP) group (n=220 and 111, respectively). Baseline characteristics, ovarian stimulation outcomes, and embryo development parameters were compared among the three protocols within each age group. Additionally, clinical pregnancy outcomes of the first frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycle were compared. The primary outcome measure was the embryo euploidy rate. Results① In the ≤35 years age group, baseline follicle-stimulating hormone (bFSH) levels were significantly higher in the PPOS group compared to the LP and AP groups, and the bFSH/bLH ratio was significantly higher in the PPOS group than in the AP group (P < 0.05). In the >35 years age group, bFSH levels in both the PPOS and AP groups were significantly higher than in the LP group (P < 0.05).② In the ≤35 years group, there were no significant differences in the rates of metaphase II (MII) oocytes, 2-pronuclei (2 PN) zygotes, cleavage, 2 PN cleavage, blastocyst formation, high-quality embryos, or embryo euploidy between the PPOS group and either the LP or AP groups. However, the PPOS group showed significantly lower values for the following parameters compared to the other two groups: total oocytes retrieved, number of MII oocytes, number of 2 PN zygotes, number of cleaved embryos, number of 2 PN cleaved embryos, number of blastocysts formed, number of high-quality embryos, number of high-grade blastocysts, number of transferable embryos, number of cryopreserved embryos, number of biopsied blastocysts, number of euploid embryos, and the rate of obtaining at least one euploid embryo. In the >35 years group, no significant differences were observed among the PPOS, LP, and AP groups in the rates of MII oocytes, 2 PN cleavage, blastocyst formation, or in the number of euploid embryos, euploidy rate, and the rate of obtaining at least one euploid embryo. However, the PPOS group had significantly lower numbers of total oocytes retrieved, MII oocytes, 2 PN zygotes, cleaved embryos, 2 PN cleaved embryos, blastocysts formed, transferable embryos, and cryopreserved embryos compared to the LP group (P<0.05). The high-quality embryo rate was significantly lower in the PPOS group than in the AP group (P<0.05). The numbers of high-quality embryos, high-grade blastocysts, and biopsied blastocysts were significantly lower in the PPOS group than in both the LP and AP groups (P<0.05). Notably, the 2 PN fertilization rate was significantly higher in the PPOS group than in the AP group, and the cleavage rate was significantly higher in the PPOS group than in both the LP and AP groups (P<0.05).③ No significant differences were found among the three groups in the biochemical pregnancy rate, clinical pregnancy rate, live birth rate, early miscarriage rate, and late miscarriage rate following the first FET cycle. ConclusionCompared to the other two protocols, the PPOS protocol does not significantly affect embryo euploidy or clinical pregnancy rates. However, in freeze-all cycles with PGT-A, the PPOS protocol does not reduce the rate of chromosomally normal embryos but may decrease the total number of available embryos. It may not be the optimal choice for younger women, but it can be considered as a viable option for women of advanced maternal age.
4.Penile metastatic extramedullary plasmacytoma:a case report and literature review
Zhihao WANG ; Yuping ZHAO ; Wanhe WU ; Haidi LYU ; Baihong GUO
Journal of Modern Urology 2026;31(3):295-297
Objective To investigate the clinicopathological characteristics, diagnostic key points, and treatment strategies of penile metastatic extramedullary plasmacytoma(EMP). Case Report A 47-year-old male patient presented with a painless indurated nodule on the dorsal side of the penis and had a previous history of plasmacytoma in the nasal cavity and tibia. He subsequently underwent complete excision of the penile lesion. Postoperative histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of anaplastic plasmacytoma. Immunohistochemical analysis showed positive staining of CD138, CD38, MUM1, and CD79a, with Ki-67(+60%). Light chain restriction was also identified. No local recurrence or distant metastasis was observed during the 5-month follow-up. Conclusion Metastatic EMP of the penis is an extremely rare condition, and the diagnosis relies on pathological examinations combined with immunohistochemical analysis. Surgical resection can be an effective treatment modality for localized lesions;however, long-term follow-up is essential to monitor disease progression.
5.Observation on the clinical efficacy of different administration methods of G-CSF in the treatment of patients with unexplained repeated implantation failure
Yongjing ZHANG ; Minjie WANG ; Yifei WANG ; Jianye WANG ; Chao WANG ; Yuping XU ; Tianjuan WANG ; Yan HAO ; Qiong XING
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2026;61(7):1283-1288
ObjectiveTo focused on patients with unexplained repeated implantation failure (URIF) and compare the clinical efficacy of different administration routes of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) in patients undergoing frozen-thawed embryo transfer cycles. MethodsA retrospective case-control study was conducted. A total of 187 patients with URIF who received medical treatment were enrolled in this study. According to whether G-CSF was used on the day of endometrial transformation and its administration route in frozen-thawed embryo transfer cycles, the patients were divided into three groups: control group (without G-CSF, n=71), subcutaneous injection group (subcutaneous G-CSF, n=72), and intrauterine infusion group (intrauterine G-CSF infusion, n=44). The pregnancy outcomes among the three groups were compared, and Logistic regression analysis was performed. ResultsThere were significant differences in biochemical pregnancy rates among the three groups (P<0.05), indicating statistical significance in the overall comparison. In terms of numerical trend, the biochemical pregnancy rate was in the order: subcutaneous injection group > intrauterine infusion group > control group. Further pairwise comparison showed that only the difference between the subcutaneous injection group and the control group was statistically significant (P<0.017), while no significant differences were found between the other groups (P>0.017). The overall comparison of early miscarriage rates among the three groups also showed a significant difference (P<0.05), indicating a statistically significant difference in the distribution among the groups. The numerical trend was: intrauterine perfusion group > subcutaneous injection group > control group. Pairwise comparison results showed that only the difference between the intrauterine perfusion group and the control group was statistically significant (P<0.017), while there was no statistically significant difference between any other two groups (P>0.017).Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that endometrial thickness on the day of transformation, number of transferred embryos, and subcutaneous G-CSF injection were independent factors associated with an increased biochemical pregnancy rate, where as age was an independent factor for a decreased biochemical pregnancy rate. For clinical pregnancy outcome, endometrial thickness on the day of transformation, number of transferred embryos, and subcutaneous G-CSF injection were also independent factors for an increased clinical pregnancy rate, while BMI was an independent factor for a decreased clinical pregnancy rate. ConclusionSubcutaneous injection of G-CSF only improved the biochemical pregnancy rate in URIF patients. Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that subcutaneous G-CSF injection was a favorable factor for clinical pregnancy rate in URIF patients; however, no significant improvement in clinical pregnancy rate was observed among the three groups. Both the comparison of pregnancy outcomes and the results of multivariate logistic regression analysis indicates that intrauterine perfusion of G-CSF has no significant therapeutic effect in the treatment of patients with URIF.
6.Visualization analysis of clinical research hotspots and trends in amblyopia in China and worldwide based on CiteSpace and VOSviewer
Jinjin JIA ; Jing JIA ; Jue WANG ; Yan SUN ; Yuping SA ; Xingke YAN
International Eye Science 2026;26(11):1910-1919
AIM: To characterize the current status, research hotspots, and evolutionary differences in clinical studies on amblyopia published in Chinese and English from 2015 to 2025, and to provide a reference for the clinical diagnosis and treatment as well as relevant research of amblyopia.METHODS: Clinical studies on amblyopia in both Chinese and English were retrieved from the CNKI, VIP, Wanfang and Web of Science(WoS)databases. Bibliometric and visualization analyses of publication output, institutions, authors, and keywords were conducted using Cite Space 6.4.R1 and VOS viewer 1.6.19.RESULTS: Totally 1 302 publications were included, comprising 920 Chinese and 382 English publications. The publications of Chinese literature declined after 2019, while that of English literature showed an upward trend. Relevant studies involved 18 countries, and the institutional cooperation connections of English literature were relatively closer. The core author cooperation networks of both Chinese and English literature presented multi-cluster distribution. A total of 360 and 283 keyword nodes were obtained from Chinese and English literature, respectively. The high-frequency keywords of both literatures covered four aspects, including amblyopia types, research populations, evaluation indicators, and treatment methods. Both Chinese and English studies focus on anisometropic and strabismic amblyopia. Chinese studies predominantly investigated children of different age groups, whereas adult amblyopia received earlier attention in the English literature. Visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, and stereopsis were the major outcome measures of common interest, while optical correction and occlusion therapy remained the mainstay treatments. Totally 19 and 13 keyword clusters were identified in the Chinese and English literatures, respectively. Burst analysis indicated that digital treatment such as binocular dichoptic training appeared relatively early in English literature. In recent years, quality of life and risk factor screening for amblyopia received increasing attention. In Chinese literature, growing focus was placed on digital visual training and traditional Chinese medicine intervention. In addition, neuroimaging evaluation based on resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging was conducted much earlier in English studies.CONCLUSION:From 2015 to 2025, Chinese and English clinical research on amblyopia has shown diversified development, with substantial similarities in the major types of amblyopia investigated, visual function assessment, and basic treatment modalities, but differences in the timing and emphasis of some research hotspots. Clinical research on amblyopia is gradually expanding from improvement in visual acuity toward restoration of binocular visual function, multidimensional outcome assessment, and investigation of visual neural mechanisms, while treatment strategies are becoming increasingly digitalized and individualized. Future research should further optimize standardized treatment, strengthen investigations into adult amblyopia, binocular digital vision training, visual neural mechanisms, and multidimensional outcome assessment, and evaluate the clinical value of integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine interventions through high-quality clinical studies.
7.Detection conditions,risk factors and preventive measures of colorectal polyps in 2 680 people undergoing painless colonoscopy
Yaqin LU ; Yuping WANG ; Lingyun LYV ; Lin ZHOU ; Lin CHEN
Journal of Navy Medicine 2025;46(8):833-838
Objective To investigate the detection conditions,risk factors and preventive measures of colorectal polyps in health examination population undergoing painless colonoscopy.Methods A total of 2 680 people who underwent painless colonoscopy at the Health Management Center of the First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University from January to December 2023 were enrolled in this retrospective study.They were assigned into polyp group and non-polyp group according the examination results.The general information of the two groups was collected to explore the risk factors of colorectal polyps,so as to provide reference for the prevention strategy of colorectal polyps.Results The colorectal polyps were detected in 1 223 people(45.63%),including 633 cases(51.76%)of adenomatous polyps,587 cases(48.00%)of non-adenomatous polyps,and 3 cases(0.25%)of colorectal cancer.Logistic regression analysis indicated that male,smoking history,alcohol drinking history,age 40-59 years old,hyperlipidemia,and CRP>10 mg/L were risk factors of colorectal polyps(P<0.05).Conclusion There is a high detection rate of colorectal polyps in physical examination population.Men,aged 40-59 years old,hyperlipidemia,smoking history,alcohol drinking history,and CRP>10 mg/L are high risk factors of colorectal polyps,which should be paid more attention for the prevention and monitoring of colorectal polyps.
8.Blood glucose fluctuations are associated with the onset of gestational hypertension in gestational diabetes mellitus patients
Rui WANG ; Yuping ZHANG ; Rui LI ; Yunlong LI ; Yuan LI ; Yuan ZHANG ; Yanping LIU
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2025;45(5):664-670
Objective To identify the impact of glucose variability(GV)on the development of gestational hyper-tension(GH)in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus(GDM),and to find the differences between various GV metrics as well as to evaluate their predictive value in management strategy development.Methods A total of 127 pregnant women diagnosed with GDM were included in this study.After the diagnosis of GDM,continuous glu-cose monitoring(CGM)and blood pressure measurements were performed,and the occurrence of gestational hyper-tensive disorders was recorded.Indices of glucose variability were calculated using an automated software EasyGV version 9.0.Results The results revealed an association between gestational hypertension and glucose variability in GDM patients.Among the study participants,2 cases(1.6%)were diagnosed with preeclampsia and 9 cases(7.1%)were diagnosed with gestational hypertension.TBR%(time below range)showed a significantly negative correlation with diastolic blood pressure at 29-32 weeks of gestation and with both diastolic and systolic blood pres-sure during delivery.TIR%(time in range)showed a negative correlation with the rate of change in systolic blood pressure between two prenatal visits.CONGA(continuous overlapping net glycemic action)emerged as an inde-pendent predictor of gestational hypertension(OR:3.648;95%CI:1.046,12.721;P=0.042).When CONGA exceeded 4.856,the risk of gestational hypertension in GDM patients increased.Conclusions Blood glucose varia-tion is an independent factor affecting the occurrence of pregnancy-induced hypertension in GDM women.This study suggests new targets for the use and management of CGM in pregnant women with GDM.For GDM patients at high risk of hypertensive disease during pregnancy,blood glucose should be kept at a reasonable and stable level.
9.Impact of a modified CARG model guiding anticancer drug dose adjustments on adverse events in elderly cancer patients
Yuping GE ; Yuwei HUA ; Lina WANG ; Xiufeng HOU ; Hua SONG ; Xinying GUO ; Yuan ZHANG ; Yanan WANG ; Mei GUAN
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2025;45(10):1277-1283
Objective To evaluate the clinical value of a modified Cancer and Aging Research Group(CARG)model in guiding anticancer drug dose adjustments for elderly cancer patients in China.Methods This prospective study enrolled patients aged≥65 years with solid tumors at the Department of Oncology,Peking Union Medical College Hospital from September 1,2022 to October 29,2023.All patients underwent comprehensive geriatric assessment(CGA)and CARG risk scoring,and were stratified into low-,intermediate-,and high-risk groups.Anti-cancer drug doses(including chemotherapy,targeted therapy or immunotherapy)were reduced proportionally based on CARG risk stratification and treatment intent(curative vs.palliative).Treatment outcomes and adverse events(AEs)were recorded regularly.Fisher's Exact Test compared AE incidence between the CARG-guided dose adjust-ment group(experimental)and the physician-experience-guided dose adjustment group(control).Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve analysis was used to assess the predictive value of the CARG model for severe toxicity.Results Among 166 enrolled patients(median age:71 years[range:65-90];78.3%were male;68.7%had gastro-intestinal cancers;69.3%had stageⅣ),95 were assigned to the experimental group(CARG low-risk:24[25.3%],intermediate-risk:51[53.7%],high-risk:20[21.0%])and 71 were included into the control group.By December 31,2024,81 patients experienced disease progression and 10 patients died.Overall AE rates was 92.6%in the ex-perimental group and 94.4%in the control group,while grade≥3 AEs were recorded in 45.3%vs.43.7%,respec-tively(both P>0.05).Conclusions The modified CARG model-guided dose adjustment strategy achieved comparable safety to empirical dose adjustment,which is in line with the individualized treatment paradigm for elderly cancer pa-tients,representing a structured framework for optimizing therapeutic decision-making in geriatric oncology.
10.Research on an Educational Milestone System for Nursing Students in Bachelor's,Master's,and Doctoral Programs
Yuxin HAN ; Yu ZHANG ; Xinhui WANG ; Yuping LI ; Rong RONG ; Shuowei ZHANG
Journal of Kunming Medical University 2025;46(11):160-171
Objective To establish educational milestones for nursing students at different educational stages and compare their distinctions and interrelationships.Methods Methodologies including literature review,role analysis,brainstorming,and the Delphi expert consultation method were used to determine the competency level classification framework and the target competency levels for different categories of students,thereby to formulate the educational milestones.Results A competency classification framework comprising 7 levels was developed.This culminated in an educational milestone system for nursing students,which includes 7 first-level competency indicators,17 second-level competency indicators,61 third-level indicators,and their correspondig target proficiency levels.Conclusion The milestone system can delineate the training objectives for various core competency dimensions among different student categories and illustrate their distinctions and connections.This system is conducive to enhancing the specificity,differentiation,and systematicity of nursing education.

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