1.Correlation between heart rate variability and extracurricular physical exercise of primary and middle school students in Chengdu City
PAN Zhongjin, ZHANG Yihong, HE Zhongtao, LIU Jianyu, ZHENG Xiao, SHAO Ping
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(7):961-964
Objective:
To investigate the impact of extracurricular physical activity on heart rate variability (HRV) among primary and secondary school students in Chengdu City, so ao to provide references for scientific exercise prescription.
Methods:
Using a convenient sampling method, 1 323 primary and secondary students were enrolled from central Chengdu who underwent physical fitness assessments at Sichuan Provincial Institute of Sports Science from September 2020 to January 2022. According to the standards of the National Physical Fitness Monitoring Center, boys and girls were divided into groups with and without extracurricular physical exercise habits. HRV was monitored using the SA-3000P device. Key HRV parameters were evaluated separately by gender, including standard deviation of normal to normal intervals (SDNN), root mean square of successive differences (rMSSD), total power (TP), low frequency power (LF) and high frequency power (HF). Statistical analyses were employed by t-test, Mann-Whitney U-test and Chi square test.
Results:
lgSDNN, lgrMSSD, TP, LF and HF in the group without extracurricular physical exercise habit [boys:(1.67±0.13)ms, (1.59±0.20)ms, (7.34±0.73)ms 2, (6.11±0.74)ms 2, (6.05±0.87)ms 2; girls:(1.67± 0.13)ms , (1.59±0.19)ms, (7.35±0.60)ms 2, (6.06±0.69)ms 2, (6.12±0.87)ms 2] were lower than those in the group with extracurricular physical exercise habit [boys:(1.75±0.13)ms, (1.72±0.18)ms, (7.69±0.62)ms 2, (6.41±0.76)ms 2, (6.44±0.79)ms 2;girls:(1.73±0.13)ms, (1.68±0.20)ms, (7.60±0.65)ms 2, (6.26±0.86)ms 2, (6.36±0.90)ms 2] ( t =-8.24, -8.75, -6.54, -5.35 , -6.33;-5.10,-4.90,-4.47,-2.71,-2.93, all P <0.01). Only the group of boys without extracurricular physical exercise habits showed a decrease in lgLF/HF [0.04(-0.19,0.27)] compared to the group with extracurricular physical exercise habits [ -0.03 (-0.25,0.20)] ( Z=-2.01, P <0.05). When the score classes of autonomic nerve activity, stress index and fatigue index were compared between boys and girls groups without and with extracurricular physical exercise habits, the proportion of boys normal and above scores increased from 79.3%, 84.1%, 71.8% to 91.4%, 95.7%, 87.3%, respectively, and the differences were statistically significant ( χ 2=47.42, 63.66, 38.28); the proportion of girls normal score and above increased from 79.8%, 85.7%, 75.0% to 85.4%, 92.1%, 79.4%, and the differences were statistically significant ( χ 2=48.31, 22.18, 22.22) (all P <0.01).
Conclusion
The primary and secondary school students who have the habit of extracurricular physical exercise have enhanced compliance in indicators related to HRV, showing more complex heart rate variability.
2.Annual review of clinical research on extracorporeal life support in 2024.
Hongling ZHANG ; Yuan YU ; Zhongtao DU ; Xiaojing ZOU ; Xiaotong HOU ; You SHANG
Chinese Critical Care Medicine 2025;37(4):317-323
The important studies in the field of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) in 2024 focused on the application of cardiac support technologies in acute myocardial infarction (AMI) with cardiogenic shock (CS): veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) has not shown advantages in either short- or long-term outcomes and may increase the risk of bleeding and vascular complications; in contrast, micro-axial flow pumps demonstrate potential in improving mortality. The effects of veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO) combined with prone positioning on severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) remain uncertain. The survival benefit of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients has been further validated. The potential benefits of extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal (ECCO2R) require further investigation. Additionally, new guidelines released in 2024 focus on Neurological monitoring and management during ECMO, as well as the Definition and management of right ventricular injury during veno-venous ECMO. ECMO management requires more refined strategies, including optimized oxygenation targets, anticoagulation, blood transfusion, and weaning strategies to improve patient outcomes.
Humans
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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation/methods*
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Shock, Cardiogenic/therapy*
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
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Myocardial Infarction/therapy*
3.Interpretation of ‘clinical obesity: definition and diagnostic criteria’ from the Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology Commission
Journal of Surgery Concepts & Practice 2025;30(3):192-196
The current diagnostic criteria for obesity are based on body mass index (BMI). However, BMI does not directly reflect fat accumulation or its adverse health effects, making it inadequate for clinical needs. In response, the Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology Commission has proposed a refined definition and diagnostic criteria of obesity, including Pre-clinical Obesity which is defined as having only abnormal anthropometric indicators, thus only lifestyle interventions is recommended to improve body composition and reduce disease risk; as well as Clinical Obesity which is diagnosed when abnormal anthropometric indicators are accompanied by obesity-related comorbidities or limitations in daily activities, necessitating active medical intervention. While several academic societies have raised concerns that this classification may reclassify some obesity cases from a disease state to a risk factor, potentially depriving patients of treatment opportunities, the new criteria overall represents a significant advancement in enabling more precise diagnosis and management of obesity, based on fat accumulation and its impact on organ function.
4.Molecular targets and mechanism analysis of colorectal cancer progression based on multi-dimensional data analysis
Wentao FU ; Tianzhen ZHANG ; Xiaobao YANG ; Hanzheng ZHAO ; Zhongtao ZHANG
International Journal of Surgery 2025;52(3):150-155
Objective:To unveil the dynamic molecular characteristics of colorectal cancer (CRC) progression, identify key molecules and signaling pathways driving disease development, and provide a theoretical basis for precision diagnosis and treatment.Methods:Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified using DESeq2 based on the TCGA-CRC dataset (556 colorectal cancer samples) and three independent validation cohorts from the GEO database (GSE39582, GSE68468, GSE41258). Mfuzz time-series analysiswas applied to identify gene clusters with continuously upregulated expression during tumor progression. Functional enrichment analysis was performed using clusterProfiler, and protein-protein interaction (PPI) networks were constructed via the STRING online platform to pinpoint hub genes. Single-cell sequencing data (GSE132465/GSE144735) were integrated to resolve the cellular origins and intercellular communication of key genes. The prognostic value of genes was assessed using a univariate Cox proportional hazards model (likelihood ratio test), and single-cell sequencing data were analyzed using the Seurat pipeline with Wilcoxon rank-sum test to identify DEGs.Results:Time-series analysis identified Gene Cluster 4 (containing 186 genes) with a sustained upregulation trend across CRC stages from Ⅰ to Ⅳ. Functional enrichment revealed these genes were significantly involved in extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling and pathways such as PI3K-Akt and MAPK signaling. PPI network analysis screened 10 hub genes ( COL10A1, THBS2, SPP1, etc.), whose high expression correlated significantly with poor patient prognosis. Single-cell sequencing demonstrated that these hub genes were predominantly expressed in fibroblast subpopulations, while SPP1 was enriched in macrophages. Cell-cell communication analysis confirmed that THBS2-CD47 and SPP1-CD44 were the primary pathways mediating fibroblast-immune/endothelial cell interactions. Conclusion:ECM-related genes are closely associated with the progression of CRC, in which the key molecules THBS2 and SPP1 may drive stromal-immune cell communication in the tumor microenvironment by mediating the THBS2-CD47 and SPP1-CD44 interaction pathways, thereby promoting the progression of CRC.
5.Clavien-Dindo grading and risk factor analysis of short-term complications after distal gastrectomy
International Journal of Surgery 2024;51(1):22-27
Objectives:To explore the Clavien-Dindo (CD) classfication of short-term (within 30 days postoperative) complications of distal major gastrectomy (DG) and the associated risk factors affecting this classification.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 230 patients with gastric cancer who underwent DG completed by the same operator at Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University from January 2016 to December 2021. There were 159 males (69.1%) and 71 females (30.9%), aged from 31 to 80 years, with an average age of (61.69±10.91) years, all patients average body mass index was (23.59±3.46) kg/m 2. Chi-square test or Fisher exact probability method was used to compare the count data between groups, and rank sum test was used to compare the rank data between groups. Multiple factors were analyzed by stepwise Logistic regression. Results:In this study, a total of 30 cases (13.0%) experienced CD grade Ⅱ or higher postoperative complications. Among them, 20 cases (66.7%) were grade Ⅱ, 8 cases (26.7%) were grade Ⅲ, and 2 cases (6.6%) were grade Ⅳ, Among the 30 patients with complications, there were 2 cases of simple anastomotic leakage, 2 cases of anastomotic bleeding, 3 cases of duodenal stump leakage, 2 cases of intra-abdominal infection, 6 cases of intestinal obstruction, 5 cases of pulmonary infection, 2 cases of incision infection, 2 cases of delayed gastric emptying, 3 cases of pulmonary infection combined with atelectasis, 2 cases of anastomotic leakage combined with intra-abdominal infection, and 1 case of pulmonary infection and intra-abdominal infection combined with intestinal obstruction. Pulmonary infection, intestinal obstruction, and anastomotic leakage were the main postoperative complications of DG. The surgical approach was an independent risk factor for postoperative complications ( P<0.05), and there was no statistically significant difference in the grade of postoperative complications of patients with different surgical methods( P>0.05). Conclusions:Pulmonary infection, intestinal obstruction, abdominal infection, and anastomotic leakage are the main postoperative complications of DG. The independent risk factor for complications is the surgical approach, but the surgical approach does not affect the CD grading of complications.
6.Precision diagnosis and standardized treatment of mid-low rectal cancer
Yun YANG ; Chenglin XIN ; Zhongtao ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2024;23(1):85-90
Colorectal cancer is a major digestive disease in China, with mid-low rectal cancer as the predominant cause. Over the years, Chinese colorectal surgery has made considerable strides, attaining certain successes in clinical diagnosis and treatment, scientific research, and data platform construction. Nevertheless, there is still room for improvement in terms of the accuracy of diagnosis and standardization of treatment. Furthermore, immune checkpoint therapy represented by programmed death-1 have demonstrated initial efficacy in the treatment of mid-low rectal cancer. Further research is required to better understand the relationship and role between immune checkpoint inhibitors and traditional radiotherapy and chemotherapy, and to apply them to precise clinical practice. The authors elaborate on current status of diagnosis and treatment for mid-low rectal cancer in China, in order to provide references for its precission diagnosis and standardized treatment.
7.Meta-analysis of the effects of ABCB1 genotype on the efficacy and safety of taxanes in the treatment of breast cancer
Shufang ZHANG ; Yan LI ; Lun LIU ; Xiaoning GENG ; Bo ZHOU ; Zhongtao ZHANG ; Fulei LIU
China Pharmacy 2024;35(10):1254-1259
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effects of ABCB1 genotypes on the efficacy and safety of taxanes in the treatment of breast cancer. METHODS By searching Embase,the Cochrane Library, PubMed, CNKI, and Wanfang databases, cohort studies and case-control studies about taxanes in the treatment of breast cancer were collected from the establishment of the database to July 2023. After screeningliterature, extracting data and evaluating quality, meta-analysis was performed by using RevMan 5.3 software. RESULTS A total of 11 studies were included, involving 1 321 patients. There was no correlation between the three genotypes and effective rate, the incidence of myelosuppression, the incidence of neurotoxicity (except for the allele and recessive model of ABCB1 C1236T), and the incidence of hypersensitivity reactions (P>0.05). The subgroup analysis showed that there was a correlation between ABCB1 C1236T dominant model and effective rate when using anthracyclines+5-fluorouracil+cyclophosphamide+taxanes (P<0.05), there was a correlation between ABCB1 C3435T recessive model and effective rate when using taxanes+trastuzumab (P<0.05). ABCB1 C1236T allele model and recessive model were correlated with sample size ≥100 and using cyclophosphamide+epirubicin+5- fluorouracil+paclitaxel or cyclophosphamide+epirubicin+paclitaxel+trastuzumab or cyclophosphamide+epirubicin+5-fluorouracil+ trastuzumab+paclitaxel regimens; recessive model with sample size <100 and the African region were correlated with the incidence of peripheral neuropathy; recessive model was correlated with cutaneous adverse reactions (P<0.05). ABCB1 C3435T recessive model was correlated with the incidence of reduced neutrophil count with sample size ≥100; the incidence of white blood cell count reduction with sample size <100 and using docetaxel+epirubicin+cyclophosphamide was correlated with both the allele model and the dominant model; the incidence of infections was correlated with the dominant model (P<0.05). The incidence of neutrophil count reduction with the sample size <100 was correlated with allele model of ABCB1 G2677T/A; the incidence of edema with sample size ≥100 was correlated with allele model and recessive model; the incidence of infection was correlated with allele model and dominant model, especially in patients with neutrophil count complicated with fever (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS ABCB1 genotypes are not correlated with effective rate of taxanes in the treatment of breast cancer, but ABCB1 C3435T genotype is associated with decreased neutrophil counts, decreased white blood cell counts and infections; ABCB1 C1236T genotype is associated with neurotoxicity and cutaneous adverse reactions; ABCB1 G2677T/A genotype is associated with decreased neutrophil counts, infections, and edema.
8.Promote the high-quality development of gastrointestinal surgery with technological concept innovation
Hongwei YAO ; Peng ZHANG ; Chao YAN ; Ziyu LI ; Zhongtao ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Surgery 2024;62(1):10-15
In the past 30 years, gastrointestinal surgery in China has made significant progress, which is reflected in the gradual standardization of clinical diagnosis and treatment, significant improvement in surgical quality, improvement in short-term and long-term postoperative outcomes, and continuous development of high-quality clinical research. At present, the spectrum of disease in gastrointestinal surgery has changed from traditional benign diseases to malignant diseases represented by gastric cancer and colorectal cancer, metabolic diseases represented by obesity and diabetes, and immune diseases represented by inflammatory bowel disease. It is necessary to carry out full-cycle management for patients. In the new era full of opportunities and challenges, surgeons must be driven by innovation in surgical technology, guided by high-quality clinical research and guaranteed by standardized diagnosis and treatment of diseases, to continue to promote the high-quality development of gastrointestinal surgery in China.
9.Conjecture on the next development direction of colorectal cancer and its minimally invasive surgery
Zhenjun WANG ; Zhongtao ZHANG ; Zhili JI
Chinese Journal of Surgery 2024;62(8):717-719
The surgical treatment of colorectal cancer will be more and more accurate and minimally invasive under the guidance of precision medicine. At the same time, it will derive and evolve non-surgical paths, such as immune checkpoint inhibitors and immune targeted therapy for microsatellite instability high/mismatch repair deficient colorectal cancer, and wait and watch path after neoadjuvant treatment for low advanced rectal cancer. Laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery for colorectal cancer will be gradually iterated by robots, which is the only way to intelligent surgery.
10.Analysis of clinical characteristics and genetic variants in two pedigrees affected with Autosomal dominant intellectual developmental disorder 49
Yuqiang LYU ; Yanqing ZHANG ; Ning LI ; Kaihui ZHANG ; Min GAO ; Jian MA ; Weitong GUO ; Yi LIU ; Zhongtao GAI
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2024;41(11):1296-1301
Objective:To explore the clinical and genetic features of two Chinese pedigrees affected with Autosomal dominant intellectual developmental disorder 49 (MRD49).Methods:Two MRD49 pedigrees which were admitted to the Children′s Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University respectively on January 28, 2021 and November 10, 2022 were selected as the study subjects. Clinical data of the two pedigrees were collected and analyzed. Genomic DNA was extracted from peripheral blood samples of the probands and their family members. The probands were subjected to mutational analysis by high-throughput sequencing. Candidate variants were validated using real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR (q-PCR) or Sanger sequencing and bioinformatic analysis. This study was approved by the Medical Ethics Committee of the Children′s Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University (No. SDFE-IRB/T-2022002).Results:Proband 1 had presented with language delay, motor retardation and intellectual disability, and his maternal grandmother, mother, aunt and cousin all had various degrees of intellectual disability. Sequencing results showed that proband 1 had deletion of exons 3 ~ 7 of the TRIP12 gene. q-PCR verification showed that his mother, aunt, maternal grandmother and cousin had all harbored the same deletion. Based on the guidelines from the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG), the variant was classified as pathogenic (PVS1+ PM2_Supporting+ PP1). Proband 2, who had mainly presented with language delay, motor retardation and intellectual disability, and was found to harbor a heterozygous c.3010C>T (p.Arg1004*) variant of the TRIP12 gene, which was verified to be de novo in origin. Based on the guidelines from the ACMG, the variant was classified as pathogenic (PVS1+ PS2+ PM2_Supporting). Conclusion:This study had diagnosed two MRD49 families through high-throughput sequencing. Above findings have enriched the phenotypic and mutational spectrum of MRD49 in China, which has also facilitated genetic counseling for the two pedigrees.


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