1.Influence of network latency and bandwidth on robot-assisted laparoscopic telesurgery: A pre-clinical experiment.
Ye WANG ; Qing AI ; Taoping SHI ; Yu GAO ; Bin JIANG ; Wuyi ZHAO ; Chengjun JIANG ; Guojun LIU ; Lifeng ZHANG ; Huaikang LI ; Fan GAO ; Xin MA ; Hongzhao LI ; Xu ZHANG
Chinese Medical Journal 2025;138(3):325-331
BACKGROUND:
Telesurgery has the potential to overcome spatial limitations for surgeons, which depends on surgical robot and the quality of network communication. However, the influence of network latency and bandwidth on telesurgery is not well understood.
METHODS:
A telesurgery system capable of dynamically adjusting image compression ratios in response to bandwidth changes was established between Beijing and Sanya (Hainan province), covering a distance of 3000 km. In total, 108 animal operations, including 12 surgical procedures, were performed. Total latency ranging from 170 ms to 320 ms and bandwidth from 15-20 Mbps to less than 1 Mbps were explored using designed surgical tasks and hemostasis models for renal vein and internal iliac artery rupture bleeding. Network latency, jitter, frame loss, and bit rate code were systemically measured during these operations. National Aeronautics and Space Administration Task Load Index (NASA-TLX) and a self-designed scale measured the workload and subjective perception of surgeons.
RESULTS:
All 108 animal telesurgeries, conducted from January 2023 to June 2023, were performed effectively over a total duration of 3866 min. The operations were completed with latency up to 320 ms and bandwidths as low as 1-5 Mbps. Hemostasis for vein and artery rupture bleeding models was effectively achieved under these low bandwidth conditions. The NASA-TLX results indicated that latency significantly impacted surgical performance more than bandwidth and image clarity reductions.
CONCLUSIONS
This telesurgery system demonstrated safety and reliability. A total of 320 ms latency is acceptable for telesurgery operations. Reducing image clarity can effectively mitigate the potential latency increase caused by decreased bandwidth, offering a new method to reduce the impact of latency on telesurgery.
Animals
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Robotic Surgical Procedures/methods*
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Laparoscopy/methods*
2.Triaging patients in the outbreak of COVID-2019
Guo-Qing HUANG ; Wei-Qian ZENG ; Wen-Bo WANG ; Yan-Min SONG ; Xiao-Ye MO ; Jia LI ; Ping WU ; Ruo-Long WANG ; Fang-Yi ZHOU ; Jing WU ; Bin YI ; Zeng XIONG ; Lu ZHOU ; Fan-Qi WANG ; Yang-Jing TIAN ; Wen-Bao HU ; Xia XU ; Kai YUAN ; Xiang-Min LI ; Xin-Jian QIU ; Jian QIU ; Ai-Min WANG
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2023;22(3):295-303
In the outbreak of COVID-19,triage procedures based on epidemiology were implemented in a local hospital in Changsha to control the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and avoid healthcare-associated infection.This re-trospective study analyzed the data collected during the triage period and found that COVID-19 patients were en-riched 7 folds into the Section A designated for patients with obvious epidemiological history.On the other side,nearly triple amounts of visits were received at the Section B for patients without obvious epidemiological history.8 COVID-19 cases were spotted out of 247 suspected patients.More than 50%of the suspected patients were submi-tted to multiple rounds of nucleic acid analysis for SARS-CoV-2 infection.Of the 239 patients who were diagnosed as negative of the virus infection,188 were successfully revisited and none was reported as COVID-19 case.Of the 8 COVID-19 patients,3 were confirmed only after multiple rounds of nucleic acid analysis.Besides comorbidities,delayed sharing of epidemiological history added complexity to the diagnosis in practice.The triaging experience and strategy will be helpful for the control of infectious diseases in the future.
3.Herbal Textual Research on Violae Herba in Famous Classical Formulas
Ya-qiong BI ; Guo-qing HAN ; Ai-xiang WANG ; Ye LI ; Min-hui LI ; Chi ZHOU ; Xiao-lei HE ; Chun-hong ZHANG ; Zhi-lai ZHAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2022;28(10):130-139
By referring to the relevant ancient herbal literature, medical records and prescription books, the textual research of Violae Herba has been conducted to verify the name, origin, producing area, quality evaluation and processing method changes. The results showed that the name of Zihua Diding originated from its flower color and plant morphological characteristics. The primitive plant of Violae Herba is Viola genus of Violaceae, V. yedoensis, as stipulated in the 2020 edition of Chinese Pharmacopoeia, has been the mainstream in past dynasties of China. Violae Herba is mainly wild, and it is widely distributed throughout the country. Since modern times, the quality of Violae Herba is better with integrity, green color and yellow root. There are few records on the harvesting and processing methods of Violae Herba in ancient times, most of which are directly used after drying. It is suggested that the collection and processing methods of Violae Herba in the famous classical formulas can be implemented in accordance with the provisions of the 2020 edition of Chinese Pharmacopoeia.
4.Investigation and analysis of an outbreak of brucellosis in Guangdong rural areas in 2015
Jun WANG ; Zhi-yong GONG ; Meng ZHANG ; Yong-qing YE ; Hua-mei FENG ; Ai-ping DENG ; Min KANG
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2021;33(8):692-696
Objective:To investigate a foodborne brucellosis outbreak in a county in Guangdong Province in 2015, which may provide suggestions for the prevention and control of similar incidents. Methods:Case search was carried out by visiting cases, accessing the hospital medical record system, and collecting the registration information of rural health stations, and the results were described and analyzed. Results:A total of 169 cases were found, with an attack rate of 2.0‰ (169/85 000). The onset time of the cases was from January 19 to June 2, 2015, showing a continuous and homogenous outbreak pattern. The clinical manifestations of the cases were fever (72%), fatigue (40%), hyperhidrosis (26%), testicular enlargement (5.3%), headache (2.4%), and hepatomegaly (1.2%). In addition, 54 cases of latent infection were found. A total of 13 strains of brucella ovis type 3 were cultured from the patients’ serum samples. After all sheep in the farm were sampled, 16 samples of serum test tube agglutination test were positive, with a positive rate of 37% (16/44); after analysis, drinking fresh goat milk was a risk factor for brucellosis (
5.Investigation of Accessibility in Hospitals at All Levels in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Huan CHEN ; Wang-xian AI ; Chang-qing YE
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2020;26(8):988-992
Objective:To explore the problems of accessibility in the construction of hospital. Methods:From March to October, 2018, according to the limits and classifications of environmental factors proposed by International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), ten accessible facilities (entrance, routes and doors, handrails, stairs and steps, elevators, tactile indicator, parking lots, toilets, low-height service facilities and sign indentification system) were evaluated in 30 hospitals in Guangzhou, China. The limit value was judged by "obstacle". Each environmental factor was assessed according to five levels, the score ranged from 0 as barrier-free to four as complete obstacle. Results:The average barrier score of tertiary hospitals was 1.48, which was between mild and moderate obstacles; the average barrier score of secondary hospitals was 2.32, which was between moderate and severe obstacles, tending to moderate obstacles; the average barrier score of primary hospitals was 2.66, which was between moderate and severe obstacles, tending to severe obstacle. Conclusion:The accessibility of hospitals at all levels should be improved.
6.The Correlation of Minimal Residual Disease with Prognosis in TCF3-PBX1
Li ZHANG ; Yao ZOU ; Xiao-Fei AI ; Zeng CAO ; Yu-Mei CHEN ; Ye GUO ; Wen-Yu YANG ; Xiao-Juan CHEN ; Shu-Chun WANG ; Xiao-Ming LIU ; Min RUAN ; Tian-Feng LIU ; Fang LIU ; Ben-Quan QI ; Li-Xian CHANG ; Wen-Bin AN ; Yuan-Yuan REN ; Qing-Hua LI ; Xiao-Fan ZHU
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2020;28(6):1831-1836
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the consistency between FCM and PCR on the detecting of MRD in TCF3-PBX1
METHODS:
55 cases of paediatric TCF3-PBX1
RESULTS:
Among the 55 children with TCF3-PBX1
CONCLUSION
The detection result of MRD in TCF3-PBX1 detect by FCM and PCR shows better consistency. MRD positivity detected by FCM at the end of induction therapy (day 33) predicts a high risk of relapse in TCF3-PBX1 ALL patients.
Adolescent
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Bone Marrow
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Neoplasm, Residual
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Oncogene Proteins, Fusion/genetics*
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Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma
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Prognosis
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Recurrence
7.Angiotensin Type 1 Receptors and Superoxide Anion Production in Hypothalamic Paraventricular Nucleus Contribute to Capsaicin-Induced Excitatory Renal Reflex and Sympathetic Activation.
Yun QIU ; Fen ZHENG ; Chao YE ; Ai-Dong CHEN ; Jue-Jin WANG ; Qi CHEN ; Yue-Hua LI ; Yu-Ming KANG ; Guo-Qing ZHU
Neuroscience Bulletin 2020;36(5):463-474
Chemical stimulation of the kidney increases sympathetic activity and blood pressure in rats. The hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus (PVN) is important in mediating the excitatory renal reflex (ERR). In this study, we examined the role of molecular signaling in the PVN in mediating the capsaicin-induced ERR and sympathetic activation. Bilateral PVN microinjections were performed in rats under anesthesia. The ERR was elicited by infusion of capsaicin into the cortico-medullary border of the right kidney. The reflex was evaluated as the capsaicin-induced changes in left renal sympathetic nerve activity and mean arterial pressure. Blockade of angiotensin type 1 receptors with losartan or inhibition of angiotensin-converting enzyme with captopril in the PVN abolished the capsaicin-induced ERR. Renal infusion of capsaicin significantly increased NAD(P)H oxidase activity and superoxide anion production in the PVN, which were prevented by ipsilateral renal denervation or microinjection of losartan into the PVN. Furthermore, either scavenging of superoxide anions or inhibition of NAD(P)H oxidase in the PVN abolished the capsaicin-induced ERR. We conclude that the ERR induced by renal infusion of capsaicin is mediated by angiotensin type 1 receptor-related NAD(P)H oxidase activation and superoxide anion production within the PVN.
8.Clinical Characteristics and Bone Marrow Histopathology Features in Essential Thrombocythaemia Patients with Different Gene Mutation in China.
Xiu-Peng YE ; Rong WANG ; Quan-Gui WANG ; Yan WANG ; Jian-Fu ZHANG ; Chun QIAO ; Hong-Juan LIU ; Ke-Danmu Aierken AI ; Xing-Xing CHAI ; Xing-Yu LU ; Xiao-Qing LIU ; Lang CHEN ; Zheng-Yuan LIU ; Ye-Qiong LI ; Chun-Yu ZHANG ; Fang LI ; Guang-Sheng HE ; Shen BAO
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2020;28(4):1326-1331
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the clinical characteristics, laboratorial and bone marrow pathological features of primary thrombocytopenia (ET) patients with different mutations of CALR, JAK2 and MPL genes.
METHODS:
The chinical data of 120 cases of ET in Jiangsu provincial people's hospital/ The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University from January 2015 to December 2017 were collected and analyzed, including 76 cases with JAK2 gene mutation, 40 cases with CALR gene mutation, 2 cases with MPL gene mutations, 2 cases without gene mutation.
RESULTS:
Among the ET patients, compared with the JAK2 gene mutation, CALR gene mutation showed statistically significant deareament of white blood cells and hemoglobin (P=0.001, P=0.01) and the male platelets in CALR group showed significant increament (P=0.04). Fourthermore, the average number of megakaryocytes and its cluster numbers in each hight power field of vision showed statistically significant decreament in CALR group as compared with JAK2 group (P=0.001, P=0.001), and thrombotic events in CALR group were signicantly lower than those in JAK2 group (7.5% vs 18.4%) (P=0.03).
CONCLUSION
Mutations of CALR, JAK2 have different clinical characteristics and blood pathological changes of Chinese ET patients, and their clinical significance is worth to explore.
Bone Marrow
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Calreticulin
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genetics
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China
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Humans
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Janus Kinase 2
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genetics
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Male
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Mutation
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Receptors, Thrombopoietin
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genetics
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Thrombocythemia, Essential
9.A multicenter survey of antibiotic use in very and extremely low birth weight infants in Hunan Province.
Ming-Jie WANG ; Shao-Jie YUE ; Jin LIN ; Xi-Rong GAO ; Xiao-Ming PENG ; Meng-Yu CHEN ; Hua-Bao PENG ; Bei CAO ; Yun-Qing ZENG ; Shu-Lian WANG ; Bo WEN ; Xi-Lin HUANG ; Xiao-Ping LI ; Ai-Zhen ZHANG ; Ting CAO ; Yi-Hua CHEN ; Tie-Qiang CHEN ; Chun-Hua YE ; Tao BO ; De-Lin JIANG ; Xiu-Qun HUANG ; Na-Fang REN ; Long-Zhang TAO ; Fang YAO ; Chang-Jun TIAN ; Hong-Ming LI ; Ai-Min ZHANG ; Fu-Rong HUANG ; Wei-Guo ZHANG ; Xiang-Hong CHEN ; Yu-Chan LIU ; Zheng-Lin LIU ; Yan-Shan XU ; Jing-Song MING ; Li CHEN ; Ning-Yi ZHU ; Jun-Min HE ; Sai-Jun YI ; Tuan-Mei WANG ; Zhao-Hui LI ; Gui-Tian WANG
Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics 2020;22(6):561-566
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the current status of antibiotic use for very and extremely low birth weight (VLBW/ELBW) infants in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) of Hunan Province.
METHODS:
The use of antibiotics was investigated in multiple level 3 NICUs of Hunan Province for VLBW and ELBW infants born between January, 2017 and December, 2017.
RESULTS:
The clinical data of 1 442 VLBW/ELBW infants were collected from 24 NICUs in 2017. The median antibiotic use duration was 17 days (range: 0-86 days), accounting for 53.0% of the total length of hospital stay. The highest duration of antibiotic use was up to 91.4% of the total length of hospital stay, with the lowest at 14.6%. In 16 out of 24 NICUs, the antibiotic use duration was accounted for more than 50.0% of the hospitalization days. There were 113 cases with positive bacterial culture grown in blood or cerebrospinal fluid, making the positive rate of overall bacterial culture as 7.84%. The positive rate of bacterial culture in different NICUs was significantly different from 0% to 14.9%. The common isolated bacterial pathogens Klebsiella pneumoniae was 29 cases (25.7%); Escherichia coli 12 cases (10.6%); Staphylococcus aureus 3 cases (2.7%). The most commonly used antibiotics were third-generation of cephalosporins, accounting for 41.00% of the total antibiotics, followed by penicillins, accounting for 32.10%, and followed by carbapenems, accounting for 13.15%. The proportion of antibiotic use time was negatively correlated with birth weight Z-score and the change in weight Z-score between birth and hospital discharge (r=-0.095, -0.151 respectively, P<0.01), positively correlated with death/withdrawal of care (r=0.196, P<0.01).
CONCLUSIONS
Antibiotics used for VLBW/ELBW infants in NICUs of Hunan Province are obviously prolonged in many NICUs. The proportion of routine use of third-generation of cephalosporins and carbapenems antibiotics is high among the NICUs.
Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Birth Weight
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Humans
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Infant
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Infant, Extremely Low Birth Weight
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Infant, Newborn
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Intensive Care Units, Neonatal
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Surveys and Questionnaires
10. Design, methodology, and preliminary results of the follow-up of a population-based cohort study in rural area of northern China: Handan Eye Study
Kai CAO ; Jie HAO ; Ye ZHANG ; Ai-Lian HU ; Xiao-Hui YANG ; Si-Zhen LI ; Bing-Song WANG ; Qing ZHANG ; Jian-Ping HU ; Cai-Xia LIN ; Mayinuer YUSUFU ; Ning-Li WANG
Chinese Medical Journal 2019;132(18):2157-2167
Background:
Handan Eye Study (HES), a large population-based cohort study in rural area of northern China, was one of the few studies focusing on the major eye diseases of rural Chinese population. The aim of this study was to introduce the design, methodology and to assess the data quality of the follow-up phase of HES.
Methods:
All participants were recruited in Yongnian county of Handan city between 2012 and 2013. Main outcomes were measured by visual quality scales and ocular examinations. We performed the Chi-square test to make comparison of categorical data among groups, One-way analysis of variance and Kruskal-Wallis test was applied to make comparison of continuous data among groups, a

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