1.Ethical dilemmas and solutions of informed consent in psychological counseling
Cheng YANG ; Xiaoai ZHANG ; Ni NI ; Zhaoyang CHEN ; Boyuan ZHANG
Chinese Medical Ethics 2025;38(2):220-226
Informed consent in psychological counseling is the first step for clients to initiate the counseling process, and the degree and effectiveness of informed consent are important factors that determine the subsequent effectiveness and development of psychological counseling. By elaborating on the connotation and importance of informed consent in psychological counseling, the ethical dilemmas of the issue of informed consent in psychological counseling were classified and summarized. There were ethical dilemmas, such as the lack of consensus, procedural guarantee mechanisms, special clients procedures and informed consent principles, as well as non-standard informed consent procedures in online psychological counseling. The paper also proposed to clarify the explanatory obligations of counselors, strengthen procedural ethical constraints, formulate special norms for informed consent for special subjects, and enhance the ethical education and capacity building of psychological counselors.
2.Application of soft tissue balance combined with medial displacement calcaneal osteotomy for progressive collapsing foot deformity.
Guozhong YE ; Haiquan MAI ; Liu ZHANG ; Boyuan SU ; Guanglong ZENG ; Haobo HUANG
Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery 2025;39(12):1556-1561
OBJECTIVE:
To explore the effectiveness of the flexor digitorum longus (FDL) transfer combined with single-bundle spring ligament reconstruction and medial displacement calcaneal osteotomy in the treatment of stage ⅠAB progressive collapsing foot deformity (PCFD).
METHODS:
Between January 2019 and September 2023, 19 patients (19 feet) with stage ⅠAB PCFD were treated with FDL transfer combined with single-bundle spring ligament reconstruction and medial displacement calcaneal osteotomy. There were 11 males and 8 females, aged 18 to 60 years, with an average age of 45.5 years. Nine cases were on the left foot and 10 cases on the right foot. The disease duration was 9-21 months, with an average of 12.3 months. Postoperatively, the effectiveness was evaluated by visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score, and Tegner score. Based on X-ray films, the talonavicular coverage angle (TNCA), talus-first metatarsal angle (T1MT), Meary angle, and pitch angle were measured. The plantar pressure parameters of the foot were measured by the Footscan plantar pressure measurement system, including peak pressure and load of the forefoot, midfoot, and hind foot. The patients' satisfaction with the surgical outcome was evaluated.
RESULTS:
All 19 surgeries were successfully completed. One patient had poor incision healing after operation, while the incisions of the remaining patients healed by first intention. All patients were followed up 12-28 months (mean, 16.8 months). At last follow-up, the VAS score significantly decreased compared with that before operation, and the AOFAS score and Tegner score significantly increased ( P<0.05). Radiological measurements showed that the TNCA, T1MT, Meary angle, and Pitch angle all significantly improved compared with those before operation ( P<0.05). Plantar pressure tests indicated that the peak pressures of the forefoot and midfoot significantly reduced compared with those before operation ( P<0.05), while the peak pressure of the hind foot showed no significant change ( P>0.05). The forefoot load significantly increased and the midfoot load decreased compared with those before operation ( P<0.05), while the hind foot load showed no significant change ( P>0.05). The total satisfaction rate of patients with the surgical outcome (very satisfied+satisfied) reached 84.2% (16/19).
CONCLUSION
The FDL transfer combined with single-bundle spring ligament reconstruction and medial displacement calcaneal osteotomy can effectively correct the stage ⅠAB PCFD, improve the abnormal distribution of plantar pressure and load, alleviate foot pain symptoms, and improve foot movement function. The patient's satisfaction is high. However, the long-term effectiveness still needs to be further observed and clarified.
Humans
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Female
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Male
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Osteotomy/methods*
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Adult
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Middle Aged
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Calcaneus/surgery*
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Young Adult
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Adolescent
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Tendon Transfer/methods*
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Treatment Outcome
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Plastic Surgery Procedures/methods*
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Foot Deformities/surgery*
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Ligaments, Articular/surgery*
3.A Novel Coronary Knobby Scoring Balloon and Biomechanical Study in Intravascular Dilation.
Feng GUO ; Junmin GUO ; Jipeng CHEN ; Xuemei DUAN ; Wenkang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Instrumentation 2025;49(3):269-275
This study investigated a novel coronary knobby scoring balloon through finite element analysis (FEA) and in vitro anti-slippage testing, evaluating its dilation process under various vascular conditions and comparing it with other balloons. The FEA results indicated that in the cases of healthy artery and diseased artery with different stenosis rates, the stress on the vessels caused by the knobby scoring balloon was significantly smaller than that of the scoring balloon, and was close to that of the plain balloon. In vitro anti-slippage testing showed that the slippage distance of a plain balloon was 0.11±0.06 mm, and there was no slippage for knobby scoring balloon under nominal pressure. Knobby scoring balloon can effectively expand calcified lesion while providing anti-slippage function, and has a lower risk of vascular injury.
Finite Element Analysis
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Humans
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Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary/instrumentation*
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Equipment Design
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Biomechanical Phenomena
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Coronary Vessels
4.Difference in Adverse Reactions between Colorectal Cancer Patients with or without Spleen-kidney Yang Deficiency Syndrome after Oxaliplatin-containing Chemotherapy
Yifan LI ; Yipang ZHAO ; Boyuan HAN ; Yixuan LIU ; Sixuan XING ; Wenjing YANG ; Qing ZHANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(19):2010-2017
ObjectiveTo compare the difference in adverse reactions after oxaliplatin-containing chemotherapy between colorectal cancer patients with or without spleen-kidney yang deficiency syndrome. MethodsA retrospective study was conducted using the electronic medical records of Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University. A total of 483 colorectal cancer patients from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2022 were selected. Patients were divided into two groups based on their syndrome types, that was spleen-kidney yang deficiency syndrome (SKYDS) group (130 cases) and non-SKYDS group (353 cases). The incidence of adverse reactions including gastrointestinal reactions, liver damage, bone marrow suppression, and peripheral neurotoxicity after completing 2, 4, 6, and more than 6 cycles of chemotherapy was compared between the two groups. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to analyze the associations of age, gender, alcohol history, primary tumor location, tumor differentiation, tumor staging, chemotherapy courses, and syndrome types with the occurrence of gastrointestinal adverse reactions, liver function damage, bone marrow suppression and peripheral neurotoxicity in colorectal cancer patients who have completed 2, 4, 6 and more than 6 cycles of oxaliplatin-containing chemotherapy. ResultsThere were significant differences in the occurrence of gastrointestinal reactions after completing 2, 4, 6 and more than 6 cycles of chemotherapy between the two groups (P<0.01), with much more severe conditions in SKYDS group than non-SKYDS group (P<0.01). There was no significant difference in liver function damage and bone marrow suppression between groups (P>0.05). There were statistically significant differences in the occurrence of peripheral neurotoxicity after completion of 2 cycles (P=0.044), 4 cycles (P=0.002) and more than 6 cycles (P<0.001) of chemothe-rapy, with higher rate in SKYDS group than the non-SKYDS group (P<0.05). Univariate analysis showed that female, patients with stage Ⅲ tumors and patients having completed ≥ 6 cycles of chemotherapy had a higher incidence of bone marrow suppression (P<0.05), and patients with SKYDS had a higher incidence of gastrointestinal reactions (P<0.001). Patients with a history of drinking, stage Ⅳ cancer, and ≥6 cycles of chemotherapy had a higher incidence of liver function injury (P<0.05). Patients with stage Ⅲ cancer, ≥6 cycles of chemotherapy, and SKYDS had a higher incidence of peripheral neurotoxicity (P<0.05). Multivariate analysis showed that the risk factor for bone marrow suppression was chemotherapy ≥6 cycles (P=0.001), and SKYDS was the risk factor for gastrointestinal reaction (P<0.001). The risk factor for liver function damage was tumor stage Ⅳ (P=0.001) and SKYDS (P=0.039). All variables had no significant correlation with the occurrence of peripheral neurotoxicity. ConclusionFor colorectal cancer patients, being diagnosed with SKYDS is a risk factor for developing gastrointestinal adverse reactions and peripheral neurotoxicity following chemotherapy with an oxaliplatin-based regimen.
5.Ethical Considerations and Countermeasure Analysis of Public Mental Disorders Stigma in China
Chinese Medical Ethics 2024;35(6):654-662
Discrimination against patients with mental disorders and the resulting stigma will not only affect patients’ medical treatment, but also bring about community isolation and lack of resources. Mental health problems have become a major public health problem and a prominent social problem. From the perspective of bioethics, the existence of public mental disorders stigma violates the principles of justice and respect. This paper quantitatively described the status quo of public mental disorders stigma in China, and explored its influencing factors through factor analysis and binary logistic regression analysis. The public stigma of mental disorders score was (54.64±11.048). Factor analysis extracted 4 common factors, namely isolation, pain, contact, and empathy, with a cumulative explained variance of 68.948%. The results showed that age and contact history were the main factors affecting the public stigma of mental disorders. It is recommended to reduce discrimination by enhancing understanding and improving empathy. Specifically, it is to implement the personal liability for discrimination through ethical regulation and legal construction, and strengthen the concept of a community of shared future for mankind by creating a tolerant social atmosphere, so as to achieve an appropriate balance between public safety and individual rights and interests.
6.Effect of peroneal tendon sheath integrity on posterior foot movement during calcaneal fracture
Xibo LIU ; Chunhui ZHANG ; Liang LIU ; Boyuan FAN ; Feng LIANG ; Jiangtao SHEN
Journal of Clinical Surgery 2023;31(11):1076-1079
Objective In the patients with calcaneal fractures,the surgical method with intact peroneal tendon sheath was used to treat them,and compared with the traditional surgical method with dynamic retraction of the peroneal tendon,to analyze the influence of the surgical method on the posterior foot movement.Methods A retrospective analysis was made on 60 patients with calcaneal fracture admitted to the Department of Orthopaedics of our hospital from December 2016 to December 2020.The patients were divided into two groups according to the surgical method.The patients in the distraction group received the surgical treatment of traditional dynamic distraction of peroneal tendon(28 cases),and the patients in the preservation group received the surgical treatment of preserving the integrity of peroneal tendon sheath(32 cases).The outcome measures included perioperative indicators,Maryland score of foot function 12 months after surgery,AOFAS score of posterior foot and imaging indicators(Boler Angle and Gissane Angle)12 months after surgery.Results The surgical time(89.34±12.21 minutes)and hospitalization time(5.26±1.47 days)of the retention group were significantly better than those of the traction group[(124.22±11.56)min,(11.59±2.43)d](P<0.05).At the last follow-up,the AOFAS score(70.56±3.62)and Maryland's excellent and good rate(87.5%)of patients in the retention group were better than those in the traction group(81.37±3.58,71.4%)(P<0.05).The difference in imaging indicators between the two groups was relatively small(P>0.05).Conclusion The surgical method of keeping the peroneal tendon sheath intact in the treatment of patients with calcaneal fracture has definite clinical effects,and can also effectively reduce the adverse effects of surgical trauma on posterior foot activity.
7.Determination of Related Substances in 20(S)-Protopanaxadiol Bulk Drug by HPLC
WANG Jingmin ; FU Xinzhen ; QU Guiwu ; KOU Lijuan ; GUO Lin ; ZHANG Shumin ; LIU Ke ; XIE Zeping
Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy 2023;40(18):2562-2568
OBJECTIVE To establish a high-performance liquid chromatographic method for the detection of 10 related substances in 20(S)-protopanaxadiol bulk drug. METHODS Used an ACQUITY UPLC BEH C18 chromatographic column with ultrapure water(A)-acetonitrile(B) as mobile phase. The flow rate was 0.20-0.25 mL·min-1, the detection wavelength was set at 203 nm, the column temperature was maintained at 35℃, and the injection volume was 5 μL. RESULTS 20(S)-protopanaxadiol and various impurities had reached an effective separation with a good linear relationship; the sample recovery(n=9) was ranging from 94.8% to 102.2%. The RSD values were <2.0%; the intra-day and inter-day precision RSD values were<2.0%, with a good precision; the related substances C, F, H, and I were stable in solution with RSD values<2.0% in 48 h at the room temperature; while impurities A, B, D, E, G and J were unstable under the same condition with RSD>2.0%. CONCLUSION The method is simple, sensitive and accurate, which can simultaneously determine 10 related substances in API 20(S)-protopanaxadiol, which can effectively identify the relevant substances in API and provide reference for the improvement of its production process and quality control.
8.Design and Application of Ultrasound Audit Workstation System.
Xiao LU ; Yong ZHANG ; Xin LI ; Boyuan DING ; Li QIU ; Yan LUO
Chinese Journal of Medical Instrumentation 2022;46(4):395-398
According to the problems exist in the original ultrasound system, the study elaborates the design and application of the ultrasound audit workstation system, including the workflow, trace information recording, information management, audit data interaction, application effects, et al. This study points out that the system can optimize the ultrasound process, help to improve the quality and efficiency of ultrasound report audit as well as improve the efficiency of patients' ultrasound examination and medical treatment experience.
Humans
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Medical Audit
9.Appraisal Concerns for the Clinical Research and Development of Drugs for Rare Diseases
Ling TANG ; Jie ZHANG ; Boyuan ZHAO ; Xing AI ; Chaoyun WANG ; RI Geleng SE ; Yuanhong LI ; Zhimin YANG
JOURNAL OF RARE DISEASES 2022;1(1):78-83
The incidence of each of the rare disease is very low. The complexity and diagnosis difficulty of the rare disease lead to the difficulties in the clinical research and development (R&D) of drugs for rare diseases. There is an urgent clinical need for the drug development of rare diseases in China. Encouraging R&D of new drugs, particularly the innovative drugs with China's own independent intellectural property is the basis for solving the predicament in drug shortage in China.. In order to further improve the efficiency of clinical R&D of drugs for rare diseases, the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) issued Technical Guidance for Clinical Research and Development of Drugs for Rare Diseases. This is the first guidance for rare diseases in China that is drafted from the standpoint of the clinical technology research and development.The guidance is the scientifitc thinking and framework for the drug developing enterprises to research and develop drugs for rare disease efficiently and appropriately by following drug developing protocols and relating to the special features of rare disease.This paper presents the concepts and rationale in the guidance for the appraisal of rare disease drug research and development.
10.Ethical Considerations and Countermeasure Analysis of Public Mental Disorders Stigma in China
Chinese Medical Ethics 2022;35(6):654-662
Discrimination against patients with mental disorders and the resulting stigma will not only affect patients’ medical treatment, but also bring about community isolation and lack of resources. Mental health problems have become a major public health problem and a prominent social problem. From the perspective of bioethics, the existence of public mental disorders stigma violates the principles of justice and respect. This paper quantitatively described the status quo of public mental disorders stigma in China, and explored its influencing factors through factor analysis and binary logistic regression analysis. The public stigma of mental disorders score was (54.64±11.048). Factor analysis extracted 4 common factors, namely isolation, pain, contact, and empathy, with a cumulative explained variance of 68.948%. The results showed that age and contact history were the main factors affecting the public stigma of mental disorders. It is recommended to reduce discrimination by enhancing understanding and improving empathy. Specifically, it is to implement the personal liability for discrimination through ethical regulation and legal construction, and strengthen the concept of a community of shared future for mankind by creating a tolerant social atmosphere, so as to achieve an appropriate balance between public safety and individual rights and interests.


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