1.Safety of using glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists before gastrointestinal endoscopy:an overview of systematic reviews
Yuzhou LI ; Shuying ZOU ; Xiangnan ZHU ; Li TANG ; Peng LI ; Caixia XIE
China Pharmacy 2026;37(6):806-811
OBJECTIVE To conduct a systematic review concerning the safety of using glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA) before gastrointestinal endoscopy. METHODS Chinese and English databases including CNKI, Wanfang Data, VIP, CBM, and PubMed were searched to collect systematic reviews and meta-analyses on the safety of using GLP-1RA before gastrointestinal endoscopy, with a search period from the inception to September 30, 2025. Report quality, methodological quality, risk of bias, and evidence quality were assessed using the PRISMA 2020 statement, AMSTAR 2 scale, ROBIS tool, and GRADE tool, respectively. Corrected covered area (CCA) was used to quantitatively evaluate the degree of outcome overlap, and a comprehensive quality analysis was performed on the quantitative results of systematic reviews/meta-analyses. RESULTS Ten studies were included. All 10 stu dies had some information deficiencies (15.5-19.5 points), and were at high risk of bias; 9 studies were extremely low methodological quality, while 1 study was low. In terms of evidence quality, among 88 outcome indexes, there was 1 moderate-level index, 28 low-level indexes, and 59 extremely low-level indexes. The CCA values of the incidence of residual gastric contents, aspiration, endoscopy interruption, repeated endoscopy, inadequate bowel preparation and Boston Bowel Preparation Scale scores were 37.30%, 35.00%, 35.00%, 50.00%, 29.60% and 20.00%, respectively. Results of comprehensive quality analysis showed that compared with the control group, the incidence of residual gastric contents, endoscopy interruption and repeated endoscopy were increased significantly in the intervention group, along with a notably prolonged gastric emptying time and a significantly lower score of Boston Bowel Preparation Scale ( P <0.05). However, the study results regarding the effects of GLP-1RA on the incidence of aspiration and inadequate bowel preparation were inconsistent. CONCLUSIONS The use of GLP-1RA before gastrointestinal endoscopy can increase certain safety risks, including residual gastric contents, endoscopy interruption and repeated endoscopy, prolong gastric emptying time, and reduce the quality of bowel preparation. However, the effects on aspiration and inadequate bowel preparation remain controversial. The reports included in systematic reviews/meta-analyses exhibited low quality in reporting, methodology and evidence, with high risk of bias. Therefore, conclusions should be interpreted with caution.
2.Effects of chlorinated polyfluorinated ether sulfonic acid exposure on intrauterine development in fetal rats and mechanism of placental vascular injury
Caixia CHENG ; Qingqing ZHU ; Qing YANG ; Yunhui ZHANG ; Yue ZHAO
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2025;42(11):1371-1380
Background Prenatal exposure to chlorinated polyfluorinated ether sulfonic acid (Cl-PFESA, commercially known as F-53B) during pregnancy has been associated with fetal growth restriction and adverse birth outcomes. These effects may be mediated by structural and functional impairments of the placenta, potentially resulting from disrupted placental angiogenesis. However, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Objective To explore the impact of prenatal F-53B exposure on fetal development, placental pathology, and the expression of genes involved in angiogenesis by establishing an F-53B exposure animal model. Methods A total of 48 sexually mature female SD rats aged 8 weeks were selected, along with 24 proven male breeders. The rats were acclimatized for one week before mating. Pregnant rats were assigned to four groups: control (0 mg·kg−1), low-dose (0.1 mg·kg−1), medium-dose (1 mg·kg−1), and high-dose (5 mg·kg−1). Half of the pregnant rats in each group were administered the test substance by oral gavage once daily from gestational day (GD) 5.5 to GD17.5. The fetuses and placentas were dissected and weighed, and placental efficiency was calculated as the ratio of fetal weight to placental weight, reflecting the placenta’s capacity to supply nutrients to the fetus. Placental histopathological alterations were assessed after hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) was conducted to assess the mRNA expression levels of angiogenesis-related genes, including hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α), vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGFA) and its receptor (VEGFR2), as well as downstream genes in the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (AKT) signaling pathway. To evaluate the potential impact of prenatal F-53B exposure on birth outcomes, including birth weight and gestational age, the remaining half of the pregnant rats in each group were continuously exposed to the test substance until delivery. Results F-53B exposure significantly reduced fetal weight across all exposure groups (P<0.05) and markedly increased the incidence of intrauterine growth restriction (P<0.01). Although placental weights did not differ significantly among groups, placental efficiency was significantly decreased in the high-dose group (P<0.05). The histological analysis after HE staining revealed disorganized trophoblast cell structure and a significant reduction in labyrinthine blood sinus area in the medium- and high-dose groups. The qPCR analysis showed that HIF-1α expression was significantly upregulated in the low-dose group (P<0.001), while VEGFA (P<0.01), PI3K (P<0.001), and AKT (P<0.05) expression levels were significantly downregulated in the medium- and high-dose groups. Conclusion Maternal exposure to F-53B during pregnancy may impair placental angiogenesis via VEGFA and its downstream PI3K/AKT signaling pathway, leading to placental pathological damage and increasing the risk of intrauterine growth restriction and reduced birth weight in fetuses.
3.Predicting Invasive Non-mucinous Lung Adenocarcinoma IASLC Grading: A Nomogram Based on Dual-energy CT Imaging and Conventional Features.
Kaibo ZHU ; Liangna DENG ; Yue HOU ; Lulu XIONG ; Caixia ZHU ; Haisheng WANG ; Junlin ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Lung Cancer 2025;28(8):585-596
BACKGROUND:
Lung adenocarcinoma is an important pathohistologic subtype of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Invasive non-mucinous pulmonary adenocarcinomas (INMA) tend to have a poor prognosis due to their significant heterogeneity and diverse histologic components. Establishing a histologic grading system for INMA is crucial for evaluating its malignancy. In 2021, the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) proposed that a new histological grading system could better stratify the prognosis of INMA patients. The aim of this study was to establish a visualized nomogram model to predict INMA IASLC grading preoperatively by means of dual-energy computed tomography (DECT), fractal dimension (FD), clinical features and conventional CT parameters.
METHODS:
A total of 112 patients with INMA who underwent preoperative DECT were retrospectively enrolled from March 2021 to January 2025. Patients were categorized into low-intermediate grade and high grade groups based on IASLC grading. The clinical characteristics and conventional CT parameters, including baseline features, biochemical markers, and serum tumor markers, were collected. DECT-derived parameters, including iodine concentration (IC), effective atomic number (eff-Z), and normalized IC (NIC), were collected and determined as NIC ratio (NICr) and fractal dimension (FD). Univariate analysis was employed to compare differences in conventional characteristics and DECT parameters between the two groups. Variables demonstrating statistical significance were subsequently incorporated into a multivariate Logistic regression analysis. A nomogram model integrating clinical data, conventional CT parameters, and DECT parameters was developed to identify independent predictors for IASLC grading of INMA. The discriminatory performance of the model was evaluated using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis.
RESULTS:
Multivariate analysis identified smoking history [odds ratio (OR)=2.848, P=0.041], lobulation sign (OR=2.163, P=0.004), air bronchogram (OR=7.833, P=0.005), eff-Z in arterial phase (OR=4.266, P<0.001), and IC in arterial phase (OR=1.290, P=0.012) as independent and significant predictors for IASLC grading of INMA. The nomogram model constructed based on these indicators demonstrated optimal predictive performance, achieving an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.804 (95%CI: 0.725-0.883), with specificity and sensitivity of 85.3% and 65.7%, respectively.
CONCLUSIONS
The nomogram model based on clinical features, imaging features and spectral CT parameters have a large potential for application in the preoperative noninvasive assessment of INMA IASLC grading.
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4.Comparison of Quality Change During Processing Process of Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix from Different Origins Based on Color-component Correlation Analysis
Haohan DUAN ; Hao JIA ; Jingwei LEI ; Chunjing YANG ; Caixia XIE ; Haiyan GONG ; Beibei ZHU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(5):143-151
ObjectiveTaking Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix(ABR) from different origins as samples, to quantitatively analyze the chemical composition and chromaticity of ABR with different processing degrees, and clarify the correlation and change law between color and composition in the processing process of ABR, so as to provide reference for the quality evaluation of processed products of ABR. MethodThe colorimeter is used to measure the chromaticity values of three kinds of processing degrees of ABR in different origins to show the color value change trend during the processing process, and the color parameters of wine-processed and salt-processed products of ABR with different processing degrees were analyzed by principal component analysis(PCA), orthogonal partial least squares-discriminant analysis(OPLS-DA) and other analysis methods. The contents of eight representative components of ABR were measured by high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC), the correlation between chromaticity and each representative component was analyzed by Pearson correlation analysis, and the applicability of the selected eight representative components was further verified by Fisher linear discriminant analysis, and the wine-processed and salt-processed products of ABR with different processing degrees were grouped according to the degree of processing, and 48 samples of wine-processed and salt-processed products with different processing degrees were used as training samples. Taking the contents of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, polypodine B, β-ecdysterone, 25R-inokosterone, 25S-inokosterone, ginsenoside Ro, chikusetsusaponin Ⅳa and polysaccharides as variables, the discriminant function was established respectively, and 12 samples of wine-processed and salt-processed products of ABR with different processing degrees were back-tested to verify the discriminant function and test the reliability of the function. ResultPCA and OPLS-DA results showed that ABR samples with different processing degrees were classified into clusters, and the results could significantly distinguish different processed products. During the process of wine and salt processing, the contents of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, ginsenoside Ro, and chikusetsusaponin Ⅳa gradually increased with the deepening of the processing degree, while the contents of polypodine B, β-ecdysterone, 25R-inokosterone, 25S-inokosterone and polysaccharides showed a gradual decreasing trend, indicating these 8 components increased and decreased to different degrees in the process of wine and salt processing. The results of Pearson correlation analysis showed that the 5-hydroxymethylfurfural content of the samples with different processing degrees of wine-processed and salt-processed products were negatively correlated with the brightness value(L*) and the total color difference value(E*ab)(P<0.01), and positively correlated with the red-green value(a*) and the yellow-blue value(b*)(P<0.01), and that the content of polypodine B and polysaccharides were positively correlated with L* and E*ab(P<0.01). The discriminant functions of wine-processed and salt-processed products of ABR were established by Fisher linear discriminant analysis, and their accuracy rates in the training samples were 93.75% and 95.83%, respectively. Twelve test samples of wine-processed and salt-processed products with different processing degree were back substitution, and the correct rate was 100%. ConclusionThe trend of composition and color changes of ABR with different processing degrees in different production areas is relatively consistent, and the color value can better distinguish ABR with different processing degrees, and the color of ABR is related to some representative components in the processing process, indicating that the color can provide reference for the identification of the processing degree of ABR and the prediction of component content.
5.Impact of the SB AR model combined with case-scenario simulation teaching model on intermedical communication and critical thinking in obstetrics and gynecology clinical clerkship students
Modern Hospital 2024;24(3):474-478
Objective To explore the effects of SB AR(Situation,Background,Assessment and Recommendation)com-munication combined with case-scenario simulation teaching model on intermedical communication and critical thinking of medical students in obstetrics and gynecology clerkship.Methods A total of 156 undergraduate clinical medical students who participa-ted in clinical clerkship training in obstetrics and gynecology from November 2022 to May 2023 were randomly divided into the ex-perimental and control groups.The medical students in the experimental group were trained with SB AR communication model combined with case scenario simulation model when they were admitted to the department,and the rest of the training was the same as that of the control group.In the control group,the traditional training mode was applied,and the teaching of intermedial communication was carried out in the form of lectures and bedside observation.We compared the discharge assessment scores(theoretical knowledge and clinical skills),critical thinking ability and satisfaction with the clinical training teaching of the two groups.Results The experimental group trainees'grades in history taking and intermedial communication were better than those of the control group,with significant difference(P<0.05).However,there was no significant difference in the theoretical knowledge grades between the two groups(P>0.05).The score of critical thinking in the experimental control group was signifi-cantly higher than that in the control group(P<0.05).The scores of analytical ability,systematization ability,self-confidence in critical thinking and cognitive maturity were higher in experimental group(P<0.05),while the scores of truth-seeking,open-mindedness and curiosity were similar between the two groups(P>0.05).Students in the experimental group were more satis-fied with training model than that in the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion The implementation of SBAR communication model combined with case scenario simulation teaching model in the trainee stage of obstetrics and gynecology for undergraduate students of clinical medicine is conducive to students'interest in learning,enhancement of critical thinking ability,and improve-ment of inter-doctoral communication ability,respecting that it can be popularized in trainee teaching of all kinds of disciplines.
6.Epidemiological study on hookworm infection in rural population in Tiantai County, Zhejiang Province in 2022
Junhua GE ; Jiang CHU ; Guiwei ZHU ; Binbin DING ; Caixia PANG ; Saifei LUO ; Tianlan PANG ; Wei RUAN
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;36(4):364-367
ObjectiveTo understand the prevalence of hookworm infection and its relevant behavioral factors in rural areas of Tiantai County, Zhejiang Province, and to provide scientific evidence for prevention and control of hookworm disease. MethodsBy using a stratified cluster random sampling strategy, local residents aged ≥3 years was divided into 5 districts according to geographical location; furthermore, those in one administrative village (surveillance site) were investigated in each district. Species of hookworm were identified by filter paper culture in vitro, and enterobius vermicularis eggs were detected by cellophane anal swab in children aged 3‒9 year. Risk factors were determined by questionnaire. ResultsA total of 1 013 residents were investigated in 5 surveillance sites. Thirty nine cases with hookworm infection were detected, with the total infection rate of 3.85% . All species detected were determined to be Necator americanus. The infection rate significantly differed across the towns (χ2=48.32, P<0.05), with the highest rate in Nanping Town (10.95%) . It significantly differed by age groups (χ2=65.65, P<0.05), with the highest rate in those aged >70 years (9.75%). Furthermore, it decreased with educational background. It was significantly associated with fertilize with fresh manure (χ2=6.87, P<0.05) and barefoot labor (χ2=157.69, P<0.05). ConclusionThe overall infection rate of hookworm in Tiantai County remains low. Dominant species of hookworm is hookworm Necator americanus. It is necessary to strengthen the advocacy of hookworm prevention and control knowledge, improve hygiene in work and life style, and increase self-protection awareness.
7.Application and development of remote fetal heart monitoring
Jingwan HUANG ; Caixia ZHU ; Lixia SHEN ; Shaofeng ZHANG ; Shiqin CAI ; Lisha YE ; Haitian CHEN
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2024;27(12):1088-1091
Fetal monitoring is an essential component of the prenatal examination. With electronic fetal heart monitoring, clinicians can effectively monitor the intrauterine situation of the fetus, promptly detect fetal distress, and intervene early to reduce the occurrence of adverse outcomes in newborns. In recent years, the leaps in internet technology have enabled the widespread utilization of remote electronic fetal heart monitoring based on ultrasound technology. This paper reviews the application, effectiveness, and safety of remote fetal heart monitoring, and the satisfaction level of healthcare professionals with this technology in recent years and compares it with traditional fetal heart monitoring, aiming to provide reference and insights for clinical applications of remote fetal heart monitoring.
8.Reactivation of cytomegalovirus and its influencing factors in patients with B-lymphocyte malignancy after CAR-T cell therapy
Zihao WANG ; Linghao LI ; Shengli XUE ; Ziling ZHU ; Jie XU ; Tianyu LU ; Ying WANG ; Huiying QIU ; Yue HAN ; Suning CHEN ; Xiaowen TANG ; Zhengming JIN ; Caixia LI ; Aining SUN ; Depei WU
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2024;45(11):1005-1009
Objective:This study aimed to analyze cytomegalovirus (CMV) reactivation and its influencing factors in patients with B-lymphocyte malignancy who received chimeric antigen receptor T (CAR-T) cell therapy.Methods:This study retrospectively reviewed patients with B-lymphocyte malignancy who received CAR-T cell therapy in the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University from January 2021 to December 2023. The data of patients who underwent CMV-DNA detection and/or pathogen metagenomic sequencing twice or more within 100 days after CAR-T cell therapy were analyzed. The clinical characteristics of the CMV reactivation and non-activation groups were compared. The factors related to CMV reactivation were analyzed with the Chi-square test and nonparametric rank sum test, and the risk factors were examined with Logistic regression.Results:This study included 86 patients, among whom 18 (20.9%) had CMV reactivation, and the median time of reactivation was 20 (1-95) days. All of the 18 patients had CMV viremia, and no CMV disease was observed. Seven patients turned to the latent state after continuing acyclovir antiviral therapy, and 11 patients returned to the latent state after upgrading the antiviral therapy to first-line drugs, including ganciclovir and foscarnet sodium. Six or more courses of anti-tumor treatment before CAR-T cell therapy, allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation within 2 years before CAR-T cell therapy, non-remission before treatment, and the use of high-dose glucocorticoids and/or tocilizumab were related to CMV reactivation, among which allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation within 2 years pre-treatment and the use of high-dose glucocorticoids and/or tocilizumab treatment were independent risk factors for CMV reactivation.Conclusion:Patients with B-lymphocyte malignancy who received CAR-T cell therapy have the risk of CMV reactivation, especially for those who received allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation within 2 years pre-treatment and those who received high-dose glucocorticoids and/or tocilizumab treatment.
9.A study of strategies to improve the management of the operative limb in patients undergoing coronary intervention through radial artery puncture
Xiaofang FENG ; Yanwen TENG ; Xuemeng ZHU ; Wenyu LI ; Mingming LI ; Shuyi LAI ; Dongxue CHEN ; Xiaoyan CHEN ; Caixia SUN
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2024;59(13):1568-1574
Objective Improving the limb management strategy for patients undergoing coronary intervention through radial artery puncture and observe the application effect,and to provide scientific basis for the prevention of limb complications.Methods From March 2023 to February 2024,patients who underwent coronary intervention in the Cardiovascular Department of a Tertiary A hospital in Wenzhou City were selected.They were randomly di-vided into an experimental group of 241 cases and a control group of 236 cases using a random number table method.After surgery,they were all treated with a rotary hemostatic device for compression hemostasis.The experi-mental group implement improvement strategies for surgical limb management,specifically underwent a reverse Bar-beau test upon returning to the ward after surgery to achieve non-occlusive compression,followed by decompression every hour.The compression intensity of the control group was guided by palpating the distal radial artery pulsa-tion,and the first decompression was performed 1 hour after surgery,followed by decompression at intervals of every 2 hours.The main evaluation indicators are the incidence of surgical limb complications and simplified Chinese version of General Comfort Questionnaire(GCQ)scores in 2 groups of patients,while the secondary evaluation indi-cators are the duration of compression and the number of decompression times in both groups.Results The inci-dence of postoperative complications in the experimental group was 14.11%,which was statistically significant com-pared to 44.49%in the control group(χ2=53.308,P<0.001).The GCQ score of the experimental group was(77.71±5.43)points,which was higher than(74.66±5.83)points in the control group,and the difference was statistically signif-icant(t=-3.354,P=0.001).The compression duration of(172±52)minutes and decompression frequency of 2(2,3)in the experimental group were lower than(289±60)minutes and 4(3,4)in the control group,and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.001).Conclusion The non-occlusive compression method of the radial artery based on the reverse Barbeau test can significantly reduce limb complications in patients undergoing coronary inter-vention,shorten the duration of hemostatic compression,reduce the number of depressions,and improve patient com-fort.It provides objective basis for nursing staff to evaluate the intensity of hemostatic compression and the timing of decompression.
10.Effect of intravenous application of furosemide on occurrence of acute kidney injury in patients after cardiac surgery
Caixia FAN ; Kun XU ; Hongyan LI ; Wenqi LIU ; Zongfa ZHU ; Zhengrong LI ; Yunyan BI ; Shilin ZHANG ; Xiaosong ZHU ; Shiming WANG
Adverse Drug Reactions Journal 2024;26(4):198-203
Objective:To investigate the effect of intravenous application of furosemide on occurrence of cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CSA-AKI) in patients after cardiac surgery.Methods:The electronic medical records of patients undergoing cardiac surgery in Linyi People′s Hospital from January 2014 to December 2022 were collected and retrospectively analyzed. According to whether CSA-AKI occurred after surgery, the patients were divided into AKI group and non-AKI group and the clinical characteristics between the 2 groups were compared. Multivariate logistic regression was used to analyze the influencing factors of CSA-AKI, and the odds ratio ( OR) and its 95% confidence interval ( CI) were calculated. Results:A total of 2 633 patients were enrolled in the analysis, including 1 601 males (60.8%) and 1 032 females (39.2%). The age was (62.8±8.9) years, ranging from 18 to 85 years. Among the 2 633 patients, 491 (18.6%) developed CSA-AKI. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that after adjusting for factors such as the type of operation, intraoperative cardiopulmonary bypass, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hypoalbuminemia, NYHA cardiac function class Ⅲ/Ⅳ, intraoperative/postoperative aortic balloon counterpulsation, preoperative serum creatinine level, operation duration, and the number of vasoactive drugs used after the operation, postoperative intravenous application of furosemide was still independently associated with the occurrence of CSA-AKI ( OR=2.161, 95 %CI: 1.720-2.715, P<0.001). Conclusions:The incidence of CSA-AKI in patients enrolled in this study was 18.6%. Intravenous use of furosemide after cardiac surgery can increase the risk of CSA-AKI.

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