1.Review and reflection on the practice of pre-ethical review for drug clinical trials
Min HOU ; Xiaoyuan SHI ; Rongguo SUN ; Fang LIU ; Lei CHEN ; Zejin ZUO
Chinese Medical Ethics 2026;39(5):594-600
ObjectiveTo sort out the pre-ethical review status of drug clinical trials in a tertiary A hospital, summarize practical experience, and provide references for pre-ethical review. MethodA retrospective analysis was conducted on the ethical review of pre-ethical projects in a tertiary A hospital from 2018 to 2023. ResultsFrom 2018 to 2023, a total of 285 pre-ethical projects were reviewed in this tertiary hospital, including 79 projects where it served as the leading unit. Among these, 279 clinical trials ultimately received approval of the ethical review committee, while 6 projects were not approved due to sponsors’ refusal to modify study protocols. In terms of trial phases, phase III clinical trials constituted the largest proportion, and the oncology center was the department with the highest number of projects. In 2023, the average time for pre-ethical review projects from submission to approval was 43 calendar days, 3 days longer than for other project types. In 2023, this hospital reviewed 75 pre-ethical review projects, including 58 where it served as a participating unit. Among these, 42 projects received approval later than the leading unit, while 9 projects were approved earlier than the leading unit’s ethical approval date. Among the pre-ethical review projects applied in 2023, 70 projects obtained drug clinical trial notifications from the National Medical Products Administration, while 5 projects had unknown notification status due to the lack of ethical approval or discontinuation. Of the projects receiving approval notifications, 16 were annotated with matters requiring enhanced attention during clinical trials, and 7 necessitated protocol improvements. ConclusionThis tertiary A hospital has implemented multiple measures to optimize the management of pre-ethical review. This ethical review model does not compromise the quality of ethical review and contributes to accelerating the initiation of clinical trials. Notably, it is crucial to construct a patient-centered drug development system. Clinical trials guided by this concept align with ethical values, laying the foundation for the smooth conduct of clinical trials, assisting in the drug development process, and safeguarding patients’ medication needs.
2.Efficacy of intelligent wireless endoscopy in transurethral resection of the prostate
Chao FANG ; Zeping ZUO ; Chaozhao LIANG ; Zongyao HAO ; Hongtao YU ; Jinhai ZHU ; Yuesheng WANG
Journal of Modern Urology 2026;31(2):135-139
Objective To analyze the clinical efficacy of intelligent wireless endoscopy in transurethral resection of the prostate, so as to provide evidence for clinical application. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 70 patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) who underwent transurethral resection of the prostate at Tongling People's Hospital during Jan. 2023 and Dec. 2024. Based on the type of endoscopes used, patients were divided into a wireless endoscopy group and a traditional endoscopy group, with 35 patients in either group. Differences between the two groups were compared in terms of surgical preparation time, operation time, postoperative hospital stay, catheter indwelling time, intraoperative blood loss, surgical complications, and operating comfort during the procedure. Results All 70 operations were successfully completed without severe urinary incontinence. The wireless laparoscopy group demonstrated significantly shorter surgical preparation time compared to the traditional laparoscopy group [(12.14±2.39)min vs. (14.89±0.80)min, P<0.001].There was no statistically significant difference in the operation time between the two groups [(93.51±34.49)min vs. (101.71±34.87)min, P=0.326]. There were no statistically significant differences between the two groups in postoperative hospital stay, catheter indwelling time, intraoperative blood loss, and surgical complications (P>0.05). The wireless endoscopy group demonstrated significantly higher operating comfort compared to the traditional endoscopy group [(3.94±0.77) vs. (2.57±0.61), P<0.001]. Conclusion The use of intelligent wireless endoscopy for transurethral resection of the prostate is comparable to traditional endoscopy in surgical efficacy and patient safety, but it can shorten preoperative preparation time and improve operator comfort.
3.Current Status of Prediction Models of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Emerging Acute Infectious Diseases
Jiaxin ZUO ; Chengyang JING ; Tiantian ZHOU ; Fang HAN ; Di WANG ; Xing LIAO ; Jing HU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(22):247-254
ObjectiveTo analyze the current status of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) prediction model research for emerging acute infectious diseases, in order to provide reference for subsequent model construction and optimization. MethodsEight databases, including PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Embase, were systematically searched to comprehensively collect Chinese and English literature on TCM prediction models for emerging acute infectious diseases. The search period ranged from database inception to July 5, 2024. Reporting quality compliance was evaluated using the Transparent Reporting of a Multivariable Prediction Model for Individual Prognosis or Diagnosis—Traditional Chinese Medicine (TRIPOD-TCM) guideline. Risk of bias and applicability were assessed using the Prediction Model Risk of Bias Assessment Tool (PROBAST). ResultsA total of 21 studies were included, comprising 11 early warning model studies, 5 diagnostic model studies, 3 prognostic model studies, and 2 prescription prediction model studies, involving 84 models in total. The diseases involved were mainly viral infectious diseases such as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and hepatitis B. The most frequently applied TCM theory was the "five movements and six climates" theory. The most commonly used modeling method was neural network-based approaches. The most frequently reported predictive factors were meteorological variables, including daily mean temperature, wind speed, precipitation, relative humidity, and vapor pressure. In terms of reporting quality, the included studies showed poor item-level compliance, with only 13 sub-items achieving compliance rates above 50%. Overall compliance ranged from 27% to 59% across studies. Although the included studies showed relatively good applicability, all were assessed as having a high risk of bias. The main sources of bias included inappropriate handling of missing data, absence of calibration methods, and unreasonable validation strategies, indicating deficiencies across multiple stages of model development. ConclusionCurrent research on TCM prediction models for emerging acute infectious diseases exhibits distinctive modeling characteristics. These models are based on traditional TCM theories such as the "five movements and six climates", incorporate TCM-specific features as predictive variables, and use TCM syndromes as outcomes. However, they generally suffer from low reporting compliance and a high risk of bias. Future studies should systematically design model development and validation processes, adhere to TRIPOD-TCM reporting standards, and apply PROBAST or develop dedicated bias risk assessment tools for TCM prediction models to improve methodological quality and promote their translation into clinical practice.
4.Correlation of parent-child relationships with junior high school students bullying behaviors and social cohesion
YOU Lijun, LOU Chaohua, YU Chunyan, LIAN Qiguo, FANG Yuhang, TU Xiaowen, ZUO Xiayun
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(8):1134-1137
Objective:
To examine the association between parent-child relationships and bullying behaviors among junior high school students, and to explore the moderating effect of community cohesion, so as to provide evidences for bullying intervention strategies.
Methods:
From November to December 2017, a cluster sampling method was used to survey 1 589 students in grades 6- 8 from three junior high schools in Jing an District,Shanghai. Anonymous electronic questionnaires collected data on parent-child relationships, community cohesion, and bullying behaviors. Multivariate Logistic regression analyzed the associations and moderation effects.
Results:
The prevalence of bullying behaviors among junior high school students was 7.80%. Spearman correlation analysis revealed negative associations between both parent-child relationships ( r =-0.13) and community cohesion ( r =-0.10) with bullying behaviors, while parent-child relationships positively correlated with community cohesion ( r =0.29) (all P <0.01). Junior high school students with positive parent-child relationships and higher perceived community cohesion showed lower risks of bullying behaviors ( OR=0.51, 95%CI =0.36-0.72; OR=0.58, 95%CI =0.45-0.76), with a significant interaction effect between the two factors (all P <0.05).
Conclusions
Positive parent-child relationships and community cohesion are negatively associated with bullying behaviors in middle school students. Supportive family relationships help reduce bullying, while stronger community cohesion enhances the protective effect of positive parent-child relationships against bullying.
5.Association of parent-child connectedness and peers romantic behaviors with romantic relationships of secondary vocational school students
XU Simin, ZUO Xiayun, FANG Yuhang, YU Chunyan, LIAN Qiguo, LOU Chaohua, ZHENG Yujia, TU Xiaowen
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(10):1422-1426
Objective:
To explore the association between parent-child connectedness and romantic relationships of secondary vocational school students and the moderating effect of peers romantic behavior, providing scientific basis for family and school health education.
Methods:
From March to April 2021,2 426 students from six secondary vocational and technical schools in Shanghai and Shaanxi Province were selected to conduct the survey by combining convenience sampling and cluster sampling.Electronic questionnaires were used to collect data on students family characteristics,oneself and peer romantic behaviors, and parent-child bonding. The t-test was employed for inter group comparisons, and binary Logistic regression analysis was conducted to examine the relationship between parent-child bonding levels, peer romantic behavior, and the romantic behavior of secondary vocational students.
Results:
The mother-child connection (2.63±0.77) was higher than that of father-child connection (2.48±0.78), with statistically significant difference ( t =6.83, P <0.01). Multivariable Logistic regression showed that overall father-child connectedness was negatively associated with students romantic relationships( OR =0.86,95% CI =0.76-0.97, P =0.02)and was only associated to girls romantic relationships when stratified by gender( OR =0.79,95% CI =0.66-0.93, P =0.01). Peers romantic relationships were positively associated with students romantic relationships ( OR =3.19-5.12, all P <0.01), and there was a moderating effect of the association between maternal connectedness and boys romantic relationships ( OR =1.67, 95% CI =1.05-2.66, P =0.03). Among boys without romantic peers, mother-child connectedness was negatively associated with their romantic relationships ( OR = 0.60 , 95% CI =0.36-0.99, P <0.05). In the total sample of Shanghai and girls of Shaanxi, father-child connectedness was negatively correlated with the romantic relationships of secondary vocational school students ( OR =0.84,0.65,95% CI =0.71-1.00,0.50-0.85,both P <0.05). Peer romantic relationships exhibited a negative moderating effect on the influence of mother-child connectedness on the romantic relationships of males in Shanghai ( OR =1.91, 95% CI =1.03-3.57, P <0.05).
Conclusions
The father-daughter connectedness is negatively correlated with girls romantic behavior, and peer romantic behavior weakens the correlation between mother-child connectedness and boys romantic behavior. Efforts should be made to enhance the parent-child connectedness of secondary vocational students and their ability to cope with peer influence, providing proper guidance for adolescents heterosexual interactions.
6.Decoding the immune microenvironment of secondary chronic myelomonocytic leukemia due to diffuse large B-cell lymphoma with CD19 CAR-T failure by single-cell RNA-sequencing.
Xudong LI ; Hong HUANG ; Fang WANG ; Mengjia LI ; Binglei ZHANG ; Jianxiang SHI ; Yuke LIU ; Mengya GAO ; Mingxia SUN ; Haixia CAO ; Danfeng ZHANG ; Na SHEN ; Weijie CAO ; Zhilei BIAN ; Haizhou XING ; Wei LI ; Linping XU ; Shiyu ZUO ; Yongping SONG
Chinese Medical Journal 2025;138(15):1866-1881
BACKGROUND:
Several studies have demonstrated the occurrence of secondary tumors as a rare but significant complication of chimeric antigen receptor T (CAR-T) cell therapy, underscoring the need for a detailed investigation. Given the limited variety of secondary tumor types reported to date, a comprehensive characterization of the various secondary tumors arising after CAR-T therapy is essential to understand the associated risks and to define the role of the immune microenvironment in malignant transformation. This study aims to characterize the immune microenvironment of a newly identified secondary tumor post-CAR-T therapy, to clarify its pathogenesis and potential therapeutic targets.
METHODS:
In this study, the bone marrow (BM) samples were collected by aspiration from the primary and secondary tumors before and after CD19 CAR-T treatment. The CD45 + BM cells were enriched with human CD45 microbeads. The CD45 + cells were then sent for 10× genomics single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) to identify cell populations. The Cell Ranger pipeline and CellChat were used for detailed analysis.
RESULTS:
In this study, a rare type of secondary chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) were reported in a patient with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) who had previously received CD19 CAR-T therapy. The scRNA-seq analysis revealed increased inflammatory cytokines, chemokines, and an immunosuppressive state of monocytes/macrophages, which may impair cytotoxic activity in both T and natural killer (NK) cells in secondary CMML before treatment. In contrast, their cytotoxicity was restored in secondary CMML after treatment.
CONCLUSIONS
This finding delineates a previously unrecognized type of secondary tumor, CMML, after CAR-T therapy and provide a framework for defining the immune microenvironment of secondary tumor occurrence after CAR-T therapy. In addition, the results provide a rationale for targeting macrophages to improve treatment strategies for CMML treatment.
Humans
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Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse/therapy*
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Tumor Microenvironment/genetics*
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Antigens, CD19/metabolism*
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Leukemia, Myelomonocytic, Chronic/genetics*
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Immunotherapy, Adoptive/adverse effects*
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Male
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Single-Cell Analysis/methods*
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Female
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Sequence Analysis, RNA/methods*
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Receptors, Chimeric Antigen
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Middle Aged
7.Establishment of Human Luminal Breast Cancer Stem Cell Model and the Therapeutic Effects of Astragaloside Ⅳ
Liushan CHEN ; Huachao LI ; Yingchao WU ; Yuqi LIANG ; Peng WU ; Congwen YANG ; Junfeng HUANG ; Jieting CHEN ; Zhili ZENG ; Chen FANG ; Qian ZUO ; Qianjun CHEN
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;42(9):2295-2304
Objective To establish a human luminal breast cancer stem cell(BCSC)model and investigate the inhibitory effects of astragaloside Ⅳ(AS-Ⅳ)on BCSC growth.Methods MCF-7 breast cancer cells were cultured in stem cell-specific medium to induce BCSC formation.The BCSCs were then divided into a blank control group and an AS-Ⅳ treatment group,both groups were given PBS or AS-Ⅳ treatment.Morphological changes were observed after intervention.The therapeutic efficacy of AS-Ⅳ was evaluated using 3D spheroid formation and cell viability assays.Transcriptomic profiling and gene expression analysis were performed to elucidate the underlying mechanisms.Results Compared with the MCF7 breast cancer cells,MCF7 breast cancer stem cell mammospheres exhibited accelerated growth(P<0.01)and significantly increased expression of the stemness marker ALDH1A1(P<0.01).Further comparison with the blank control group revealed that astragaloside Ⅳ(AS-Ⅳ)treatment significantly inhibited MCF7 breast cancer stem cell proliferation(P<0.001)and slowed mammosphere growth(P<0.01).Transcriptomic analysis demonstrated that differentially expressed genes(DEGs)induced by stem cell modeling and AS-Ⅳ intervention were enriched in the cellular senescence signaling pathway.AS-Ⅳ intervention substantially increased the number of SA-β-gal-positive cells(P<0.01).RT-PCR analysis confirmed that AS-Ⅳsignificantly upregulated mRNA expression of IL-1α(P<0.01),P21(P<0.001),and P53(P<0.05)in MCF7 breast cancer stem cells.Conclusion Astragaloside Ⅳ suppresses the growth of human luminal breast cancer stem cells by inducing cellular senescence.
8.The Study on Application Timing of Intra-aortic Balloon Pump in ST-egment-elevation Myocardial Infarction Patients Complicated with Ventricular Septal Rupture
Jie FANG ; Xuefeng GUANG ; Xiaofeng LIN ; Hailong DAI ; Tongxi ZUO ; Qi LAI
Journal of Kunming Medical University 2025;46(5):96-100
Objective To study the effect of intra-aortic balloon pump(IABP)in the therapy of ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction(STEMI)patients complicated with ventricular septal rupture(VSR).Methods A retrospective analysis was performed on 35 STEMI patients complicated with VSR.Those patients were admitted in Yan'an Hospital Affiliated to Kunming Medical University from January 2019 to June 2023.Patients were divided into the combine-treated group(20 cases)and the drug-treated group(15 cases)according to the therapeutic strategies.The combine-treated group received IABP implantation and drug therapy,and the drug-treated group only received drug therapy.The clinical characteristics,hemodynamic and cardiac function improvement and mortality were evaluated.Hemodynamic and cardiac function improvement were compared between the two groups.Results There were no statistically significant differences in age,male proportion and size of VSR between the two groups(P>0.05).In the combine-treated group,the average heart rate,the average arterial blood pressure,central venous pressure,the LVEF value of cardiac ultrasound,pleural effusion,B-Line of lung,the level of B-type natriuretic peptide(BNP),the level of serum creatinine and the level of serum lactic acid were improved at 72 h after IABP use(all P<0.05).All these indicators got worse in the drug-treated group.The mortality rate of the combine-treated group was markedly lower than that of the drug-treated group(P<0.05).The mortality rate of patients who received IABP implantation within 72 h after VSR was lower than that of patients who received IABP implantation beyond 72 h after VSR.Conclusion For patients with AMI complicated with VSR,implantation of IABP can significantly improve hemodynamics,cardiac function and reduce mortality.
9.Clinical Observation of Modified Zhigancao Tang in Treating Patients with Liver and Kidney Deficiency of Parkinson's Disease and Its Effect on Neuronal Signal-related Proteins
Yifo WEI ; Furong LYU ; Jia YAO ; Guonian LI ; Xianyi LUO ; Meng LUO ; Zhengzheng WEN ; Qiuqi LI ; Yihan LIU ; Linlin YANG ; Rui ZUO ; Wenxin DANG ; Fang MI ; Xiaoyan WANG ; Zhigang CHEN ; Fan LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(4):166-173
ObjectiveMicrotube associated protein-2 (MAP-2), alpha-tubulin (α-tubulin), and synaptophysin (SYP) are important proteins in neuronal signal communication. This paper observed the effects of modified Zhigancao Tang on the expression of serum α-Synuclein (α-Syn) and its oligomers, MAP-2, α-tubulin, and SYP of patients with liver and kidney deficiency of Parkinson's disease (PD), analyzed their correlation, and evaluated the therapeutic effect of modified Zhigancao Tang in patients with liver and kidney deficiency of PD based on α-Syn transmission pathway mediated by neuronal communication in vivo. MethodsA total of 60 patients with PD who met the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into a treatment group (30 cases) and a control group (30 cases). Both groups were treated on the basis of PD medicine, and the treatment group was treated with modified Zhigancao Tang. Both groups were treated for 12 weeks. The changes in UPDRS score, TCM syndrome score, and expression of serum α-Syn and its oligomers, MAP-2, α-tubulin, and SYP were observed before and after 12 weeks of treatment in each group. The correlation between the above-mentioned serum biological indexes and the levels of serum α-Syn and its oligomers was analyzed. ResultsAfter treatment, the TCM syndrome score, UPDRS score, UPDRS-Ⅱ score, and UPDRS-Ⅲ score of the treatment group were significantly decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01). The UPDRS score, UPDRS-Ⅱ score, and UPDRS-Ⅲ scores in the treatment group were significantly decreased compared with those in the control group after treatment (P<0.05). After treatment, the total effective rate of the control group was 63.3% (19/30), and that of the treatment group was 86.7% (26/30). The clinical effect of the observation group was better than the control group (Z=-2.03, P<0.05). The total effective rate of the observation group was better than that of the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (χ2=5.136, P<0.05). After treatment, the oligomer level of serum α-Syn and MAP-2 level in the treatment group were significantly decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01). The levels of serum α-Syn and its oligomers, as well as α-tubulin in the treatment group, were significantly decreased compared with those in the control group after treatment (P<0.05, P<0.01). Serum α-Syn was correlated with serum MAP-2 and α-Syn oligomer in patients with PD (P<0.05, P<0.01) but not correlated with serum SYP . Serum α-Syn oligomers of patients with PD were correlated with serum MAP-2 and α-tubulin (P<0.05, P<0.01) but not correlated with serum SYP level. Serum SYP of patients with PD was correlated with serum MAP-2 (P<0.05). ConclusionModified Zhigancao Tang has a therapeutic effect on patients with liver and kidney deficiency of PD by inhibiting the production of α-Syn oligomers and intervening α-Syn microtubule transport pathway in vivo.
10.Impact of peer dating behavior and cohabitation with parents on sexual behaviors among secondary vocational school students
JIA Xin, FANG Yuhang, JIN Yan, ZUO Xiayun, YU Chunyan, LIAN Qiguo, LI Lihe, HONG Ping, TU Xiaowen
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(5):657-661
Objective:
To understand the moderating effect of cohabitation with parents on the association between peer dating behavior and sexual behaviors among secondary vocational school students, so as to provide a scientific basis for preventing sexual behaviors among secondary vocational school students.
Methods:
From March to April 2021, an electronic questionnaire survey was conducted among 3 180 students from 6 vocational schools in Shanghai (urban, suburban, exurban) and Shaanxi (Shangluo, Ankang, Baoji) using cluster sampling. Spearman correlation analysis was used to investigate the relationship of cohabitation with parents, peer dating behavior and sexual behaviors among secondary vocational school students. Binary Logistic regression analysis was performed to investigate the role of cohabitation with parents on peer dating behavior and sexual behaviors among secondary vocational students.
Results:
There was a significant negative between cohabitation with parents and sexual ( r =-0.04); and there was a positive correlation between peer dating behavior and sexual behaviors ( r =0.24), as well as cohabitation with parents and peer dating behavior ( r =0.04)( P <0.05). Multivariable Logistic regression analysis showed an association between peer dating behavior and the occurrence of sexual behaviors ( OR=2.79-12.95, P <0.05). Cohabitation with parents played a moderating role in the association between peer dating behavior and sexual behaviors, and a signification interaction was found between cohabitation with parents and reporting that a small part or about half of their peers had dating behavior ( OR =0.48, P <0.05).
Conclusions
The more peers dating behavior are associated with a higher risk of sexual behaviors among secondary vocational school students, and cohabitation with parents can partly reduce this risk. School and family sexuality education for secondary vocational students should be strengthened to improve their interpersonal skills and decision-making, and ability to resist peer pressure, so as to reduce their risk of sexual behaviors.


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