1.Intelligent blood logistics reinvention: HFMEA-applied transport pathway optimization for biopharmaceutical safety assurance
Qiming YING ; Fangfang JIN ; Fengmin XU ; Jiaji HU ; Danni SONG ; Bin WU ; Qinhong XU ; Dingfeng LYU
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2026;39(1):123-127
Objective: To explore the application effectiveness of healthcare failure mode and effect analysis (HFMEA) in optimizing intelligent blood logistics transport pathways for safety assurance. Methods: Data from 1 851 cases of intelligent blood logistics transport were collected between September 2023 and March 2025. Based on the implementation phases of HFMEA measures, the cases were divided into a control group (n=120), observation group 1 (n=219), and observation group 2 (n=1 512). Through systematic analysis of the transport processes, hazard scoring and decision tree analysis were conducted for each process, and phased optimization measures were implemented for high-risk failure modes. Results: The transport duration of intelligent blood logistics was 35.5 (20.8, 71.1) min in the control group, 25.1 (10.9, 40.7) min in observation group 1, and 9.9 (4.2, 44.5) min in observation group 2. Observation group 2 exhibited significantly shorter transport time compared to both observation group 1 and the control group, with statistically significant differences between groups (P<0.000 1). Conclusion: The implementation of HFMEA-driven measures significantly reduced intelligent blood logistics transport duration, thereby fostering the evolution of smart hospital ecosystems while enhancing healthcare service quality and operational efficiency.
2.Optimization of Discrete Element Simulation Parameter Calibration Method for Traditional Chinese Medicine Extract Powder Under Low Shear Conditions
Xuefang TANG ; Huanzheng LI ; Zichen LIANG ; Yifei LIU ; Ying LIU ; Fangfang XU ; Bing XU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(9):211-218
ObjectiveTo improve the accuracy of discrete element method in simulating the processing of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) powder system under low shear conditions. MethodsIn this study, extract powders of Tongsaimai tablets and Qige granules were used as the research objects, the angle of repose(AOR) and effective angle of internal friction of the two materials were determined by AOR test method and shear cell test method. Based on the Hertz-Mindlin with JKR V2 contact model and particle scaling theory, taking the particle-particle restitution coefficient(A), particle-particle static friction coefficient(B), particle-particle rolling friction coefficient(C), particle-steel restitution coefficient(D), particle-steel static friction coefficient(E), particle-steel rolling friction coefficient(F) and Johnson-Kendall-Roberts(JKR) surface energy(G) as test factors, the simulated contact parameters of Tongsaimai tablets extract powder were first calibrated with a single reference value using AOR as the reference value, and then the simulated contact parameters of Tongsaimai tablets extract powder as well as Qige granules extract powder were co-calibrated with AOR and effective angle of internal friction as the joint reference value, respectively. Then, Plackett-Burman design was used to screen the critical contact parameters that have a significant effect on the simulated reference value, and the steepest ascent design was used to determine the optimal range of the critical contact parameters, finally, the regression model between the critical contact parameters and the simulated reference values was established through the design of the response surface test, and the critical contact parameters were calibrated based on the regression model and the desirability function approach. ResultsThe optimal combination of discrete elemental contact parameters A-G for Tongsaimai tablets extract powder under a single reference value was 0.100, 0.718, 0.616, 0.100, 0.400, 0.250 and 0.075 J·m-2, which was validated to have relative errors of 0.10% and -8.64% for the simulated AOR and the simulated effective angle of internal friction, respectively. And the optimal combination of discrete elemental contact parameters A-G for Tongsaimai tablets extract powder at the joint reference values was 0.100, 0.682, 0.598, 0.100, 0.521, 0.294 and 0.075 J·m-2, which was verified to have relative errors of 0.10% and -0.18% for the simulated AOR and the simulated effective angle of internal friction, respectively. The optimal combination of discrete elemental contact parameters A-G for Qige granules extract powder at the joint reference values was 0.150, 0.370, 0.330, 0.150, 0.500, 0.500 and 0.100 J·m-2, which was verified to have relative errors of 2.70% and -1.30% for the simulated AOR and the simulated effective angle of internal friction, respectively. Compared with the single reference value method, the joint calibration method not only increased the number of the critical contact parameters for characterizing particle-device interactions, but also was more accurate and reliable. ConclusionCompared with the results of single reference value calibration, the results obtained by the method of joint calibration of discrete element simulation contact parameters with AOR and effective angle of internal friction as the reference values are more accurate, which can provide more accurate and reliable simulation physical property data for the simulation experiments of TCM extract powder under low shear process conditions.
3.Allogeneic intrastromal lenticule implantation combined with corneal collagen cross-linking for moderate to advanced keratoconus
Jing ZHANG ; Jie HOU ; Yahui DONG ; Yulin LEI ; Yafei XU ; Fangfang SUN
International Eye Science 2025;25(9):1517-1522
AIM: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of allogeneic intrastromal lenticule implantation combined with corneal collagen cross-linking(CXL)in patients with moderate to advanced keratoconus.METHODS: A retrospective case series analysis was conducted. A total of 19 patients(20 eyes)with moderate to advanced keratoconus who underwent combined allogeneic intrastromal lenticule implantation and CXL at the Jinan Mingshui Eye Hospital from June 2021 to December 2023 were included. The uncorrected distance visual acuity(UCVA), thinnest corneal thickness, central corneal epithelial thickness, anterior corneal flat keratometry(Kf), steep keratometry(Ks), and mean keratometry(Km), as well as the first applanation time(A1T), the first applanation length(A1L), the velocity during the first applanation moment(VIN), the second applanation time(A2T), the second applanation length(A2L), the velocity during the second applanation moment(VOUT), highest concavity time(HCT), highest concavity radius(HCR), peak distance(PD), deformation amplitude(DA), stiffness parameter at first applanation(SP-A1), integrated radius(IR), central corneal thickness(CCT), intraocular pressure(IOP), corneal thickness-corrected IOP, biomechanically intraocular pressure IOP(bIOP), and corneal thickness variation rate(ARTH)were compared between the two groups before surgery and at 1 wk, 1, 3 and 6 mo after surgery.RESULTS: All patients successfully completed the surgery without any intraoperative complications. No significant differences were observed between pre-operative and post-operative measurements for UCVA or the corneal biomechanical parameters, including A1L, A2L, PD, A1T, A2T, VIN, VOUT, DA, IOP, and bIOP(all P>0.05). Significant differences were found between pre-operative and post-operative values for corneal thinnest point thickness, central corneal epithelial thickness, Kf, Ks, Km, and the corneal biomechanical parameters, including HCT, HCR, SP-A1, ARTH, IR, and CCT(all P<0.05). The anterior corneal curvature demonstrated an initial increase followed by a decrease post-operatively. Furthermore, significant differences were observed between pre-operative and post-operative values for HCT, HCR, SP-A1, ARTH, IR, and CCT(all P<0.005).CONCLUSION: Allogenic intrastromal lenticule implantation combined with corneal collagen cross-linking demonstrates favorable safety and stability in treating moderate-to-advanced keratoconus. This combined procedure effectively increases corneal thickness and rigidity, resulting in corneas that are more resistant to deformation postoperatively.
4.Expert consensus on apical microsurgery.
Hanguo WANG ; Xin XU ; Zhuan BIAN ; Jingping LIANG ; Zhi CHEN ; Benxiang HOU ; Lihong QIU ; Wenxia CHEN ; Xi WEI ; Kaijin HU ; Qintao WANG ; Zuhua WANG ; Jiyao LI ; Dingming HUANG ; Xiaoyan WANG ; Zhengwei HUANG ; Liuyan MENG ; Chen ZHANG ; Fangfang XIE ; Di YANG ; Jinhua YU ; Jin ZHAO ; Yihuai PAN ; Shuang PAN ; Deqin YANG ; Weidong NIU ; Qi ZHANG ; Shuli DENG ; Jingzhi MA ; Xiuping MENG ; Jian YANG ; Jiayuan WU ; Yi DU ; Junqi LING ; Lin YUE ; Xuedong ZHOU ; Qing YU
International Journal of Oral Science 2025;17(1):2-2
Apical microsurgery is accurate and minimally invasive, produces few complications, and has a success rate of more than 90%. However, due to the lack of awareness and understanding of apical microsurgery by dental general practitioners and even endodontists, many clinical problems remain to be overcome. The consensus has gathered well-known domestic experts to hold a series of special discussions and reached the consensus. This document specifies the indications, contraindications, preoperative preparations, operational procedures, complication prevention measures, and efficacy evaluation of apical microsurgery and is applicable to dentists who perform apical microsurgery after systematic training.
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5.Application of a diversified body conditioning program based on the theory of"body constitution-disease correlation"in patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Jun LI ; Wanbing LIN ; Fangfang XU
Chongqing Medicine 2025;54(11):2503-2508
Objective To explore the effect of a diversified constitution regulation program based on the"body constitution-disease correlation"theory in patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.Methods A total of 150 patients who underwent hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in our hospital from January 2023 to December 2024 were randomly divided into a control group and an intervention group using a random number table,with 75 patients in each group.The control group received conventional management,while the intervention group received a diversified constitution regulation program based on the body constitu-tion-disease correlation"theory.The two groups were compared in terms of gastrointestinal reactions and im-mune function indicators at 28 days post-transplantation,patient-generated subjective global assessment(PG-SGA)scores,self-rating anxiety scale(SAS)scores,self-rating depression scale(SDS)scores,and 36-item short form health survey(SF-36)scores at 14 and 28 days post-transplantation.Results At 28 days post-transplantation,the incidence of diarrhea and constipation in the intervention group was lower than that in the control group(P<0.05),and the levels of serum immune indicators(IgA,IgG,IgM)were higher than those in the control group(P<0.05).The PG-SGA,SAS,and SDS scores in the intervention group were lower than those in the control group at 14 and 28 days post-transplantation(P<0.05),while the SF-36 scores were higher(P<0.05).Conclusion The diversified constitution regulation program based on the"body constitu-tion-disease correlation"theory,which incorporates traditional Chinese medicine approaches such as dietary regulation,physical exercise,and meridian-acupoint massage,helps improve nutritional status,enhance physi-cal constitution,alleviate anxiety and depression,and improve quality of life.
6.Mechanism of Acupuncture at"Yanglingquan"and"Zusanli"in Regulating PINK1/Parkin-Mediated Mitophagy to Protect Chondrocytes in Rats with Knee Osteoarthritis
Weihua XUE ; Fangfang LUO ; Chuzhen LIN ; Limei XU
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;42(6):1446-1453
Objective To observe the therapeutic effects and mechanisms of acupuncture at"Yanglingquan"(GB34)and"Zusanli"(ST36)on knee osteoarthritis(KOA)rats,focusing on the regulation of PTEN-induced kinase 1/Parkin(PINK1/Parkin)-mediated mitophagy in chondrocytes.Methods Ten out of 40 male SD rats were randomly selected as the normal group,and the remaining 30 rats were used to construct a KOA model.A total of 27 rats were successfully modeled.The successfully modeled rats were randomly divided into a model group,an acupuncture group(acupuncture at Yanglingquan and Zusanli),and an acupuncture+autophagy inhibitor(3-MA)group(acupuncture at Yanglingquan and Zusanli combined with intraperitoneal injection of 3-MA),with 9 rats in each group.After intervention,the morphology of cartilage tissue in each group was observed,and the Mankin's score of cartilage was assessed.The apoptosis rate of chondrocytes was calculated.Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA)was used to detect inflammatory factors[cyclooxygenase 2(COX-2),interleukin 1β(IL-1β),and tumor necrosis factor α(TNF-α)],oxidative damage indicators[nitric oxide(NO),superoxide dismutase(SOD),malondialdehyde(MDA),and glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px)],and the levels of matrix metalloproteinase 3(MMP-3)and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 1(TIMP-1).The DHE probe was used to measure reactive oxygen species(ROS)level.Polymerase chain reaction(PCR)was used to detect the mRNA expression levels of PTEN-induced kinase 1(PINK1),Parkin,and microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3-Ⅱ(LC3-Ⅱ)in cartilage tissue.Western blot was used to measure the protein expression levels of PINK1,Parkin,and LC3-Ⅱ in cartilage tissue.Results Compared with the normal group,the model group showed increased Mankin's score,apoptosis rate,COX-2 level,IL-1β and TNF-α levels,NO and MDA levels,MMP-3 and TIMP-1 levels,and ROS content,as well as decreased SOD and GSH-Px levels,and reduced mRNA and protein expressions of PINK1,Parkin and LC3-Ⅱ,with statistically significant differences(P<0.05).Compared with the model group,the acupuncture group showed decreased Mankin's score,apoptosis rate,COX-2 level,IL-1β and TNF-α levels,NO and MDA levels,MMP-3 and TIMP-1 levels,and ROS content,as well as increased SOD and GSH-Px levels,and elevated mRNA and protein expressions of PINK1,Parkin and LC3-Ⅱ,with statistically significant differences(P<0.05).Compared with the acupuncture group,the acupuncture+3-MA group showed increased Mankin's score,apoptosis rate,COX-2 level,IL-1β and TNF-α levels,NO and MDA levels,MMP-3 and TIMP-1 levels,and ROS content,as well as decreased SOD and GSH-Px levels,and mRNA and protein expressions of PINK1,Parkin and LC3-Ⅱ,with statistically significant differences(P<0.05).Conclusion Acupuncture at"Yanglingquan"and"Zusanli"can inhibit chondrocyte apoptosis by activating PINK1/Parkin-mediated mitophagy,thus improving the condition of KOA rats.
7.Research Progress in Chinese Herbal Medicine Intervention of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Dongning SHEN ; Ting FU ; Fan WU ; Jianzhan YANG ; Bo LIU ; Fangfang XU
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;42(11):2899-2908
Polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS)is clinically characterized by insulin resistance,ovulatory dysfunction and hyperandrogenemia,often accompanied by obesity,type 2 diabetes,and dyslipidemia.This article reviews the recent studies on the intervention of PCOS with herbal medicines,including traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)compound formulas and single active compounds.The results demonstrate that both TCM compound formulas and single active compounds are effective on improving PCOS symptoms,with the advantages of multi-target actions and personalized treatment.TCM compound formulas for PCOS can be categorized into kidney-tonifying formulas(e.g.,Antai Fanglou Decoction,Gui Zhu Yikun Formula,Liuwei Dihuang Pills,Bushen Huayu Formula),phlegm-resolving formulas(e.g.,Cang Fu Daotan Decoction,Erchen Decoction),liver-soothing formulas(e.g.,Xiaoyao San,Shaoyao Gancao Decoction),and blood-activating formulas(e.g.,Jiawei Shaoyao Gancao Decoction,Gexia Zhuyu Decoction,Huayu Xiaozheng Decoction).These compound formulas separately exhibit actions of tonifying kidney essence,soothing liver and relieving depression,and activating blood circulation to resolve stasis,which are aligned with the TCM etiology and pathogenesis of PCOS.Single active compounds from herbal medicine primarily include flavonoids,alkaloids,terpenoids and polyphenols.Extractives from herbal medicines exert therapeutic effects by inhibiting ovarian inflammatory responses and relieveing hyperandrogenemia insulin resistance.Key signaling pathways for the intervention of PCOS with TCM include PI3K/AKT/mTOR,SIRT1/AMPK,TLR4/NF-κB,IRS1/PI3K/GLUT4,RIP1/RIP3/MLKL,HMGB1/RAGE,and Hippo-YAP.The review of recent advances in TCM formulas and single active compounds for the treatment of PCOS along with their underlying mechanisms will provide valuable insights for clinical management and new drug development for PCOS.
8.FGF21 regulates liver cell lipid metabolism through the SOCS3/JAK/STAT pathway
Fangfang SHEN ; Feng ZHU ; Ke XU ; Yiqun TENG
China Modern Doctor 2024;62(9):12-16
Objective By knocking down the expression of fibroblast growth factors 21(FGF21)in adipose liver cells,to observe lipid metabolism and to explore the molecular mechanism of FGF21 regulating lipid metabolism in liver cells.Methods By interfering with lentivirus transfection through FGF21,the expression of FGF21 was reduced in HepG2 cells.HepG2 cells were transfected with an empty vector as a control,and were respectively referred to as interference group and control group.Both groups were stimulated with palmitic acid oleic acid to construct non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)cell model.The expression of FGF21 was interfered by lentivirus vector,oil red O staining and spectrophotometric value were measured to observe the lipid deposition in cells.Use Western blot method to detect the changes of suppressor of cytokine signaling 3(SOCS3),JAK2,and STAT3 proteins in fatty liver cells.Results Oil red O staining and absorbance values showed that compared with control group,interference group significantly reduced the lipid droplet content in liver cells;Western blot results showed that the expression levels of suppressor of cytokine signaling 3(SOCS3),Janus kinase 2(JAK2),signal transducer and activator of transcription 3(STAT3),and STAT3 protein were significantly increased in interference group of liver cells.Conclusion In the fatty liver cell model,knocking down FGF21 can improve lipid deposition through liver cells.The mechanism may be through increasing the SOCS3/JAK/STAT pathway,but the specific mechanism of action needs further in-depth research in the future.
9.Mortality and probability of premature death due to four chronic diseasesin Xiaoshan District from 2015 to 2021
JIANG Yuanyuan ; WANG Dongfei ; LIN Junying ; LI Yurong ; GAO Yuanyuan ; ZHAO Fangfang ; XU Hong
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;36(2):147-151
Objective:
To investigate the mortality, probability of premature death and trends due to malignant tumors, cardio-cerebrovascular diseases, diabetes and chronic respiratory diseases in Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou City from 2015 to 2021, so as to provide the basis for the formulation of chronic diseases prevention and control strategies.
Methods:
The deaths of the four diseases in Xiaoshan District from 2015 to 2021 were collected from Zhejiang Provincial Chronic Diseases Surveillance Information Management System. The crude mortality, standardized mortality and probability of premature death were calculated. The trends in mortality and probability of premature death were analyzed using average annual percent change (AAPC), and the attainment of probability of premature death due to the four diseases was evaluated using the targets of probability of premature death control in 2025 and 2030.
Results:
Totally 36 130 deaths due to the four diseases were reported in Xiaoshan District from 2015 to 2021. The crude mortality and standardized mortality were 445.20/105 and 237.81/105, which appeared a tendency towards a decline (AAPC=-1.427% and -4.051%, both P<0.05), and the probability of premature death decreased from 9.99% to 7.82%, (AAPC=-4.123%, P<0.05). The standardized mortality of malignant tumors, cardio-cerebrovascular diseases and chronic respiratory diseases appeared a tendency towards a decline (AAPC=-3.017%, -4.999%, and -6.024%, all P<0.05), while there was no significant trend in the standardized mortality of diabetes (AAPC=-0.847%, P>0.05). The probability of premature death due to malignant tumors appeared a tendency towards a decline (AAPC=-4.167%, P<0.05), while there was no significant trends seen in the probability of premature death due to diabetes, cardio-cerebrovascular diseases and chronic respiratory diseases (AAPC=0.638%, -5.250% and -2.022%, all P>0.05). The average probability of premature death due to the four diseases decreased by 4.00% each year, and decreased by 6.64% in 2025 and 5.42% in 2030 as predicted, which were both lower than the target values of 7.99% and 6.99%.
Conclusions
The mortality and probability of premature death due to the four diseases appeared a tendency towards a decline in Xiaoshan District from 2015 to 2021, with the probability of premature death of malignant tumors decreased significantly. It is predicted that the probability of premature death of the four diseases can reach the target in 2025 and 2030.
10.Nutrition-related influencing factors of myopia among adolescents in Zhengding County, Shijiazhuang City
Yi YOU ; Fangfang LIU ; Hongyu QIN ; Lamei XU ; Ran JING ; Shuqing GAO
Chinese Journal of Child Health Care 2024;32(4):395-400
【Objective】 To analyze nutrition-related factors that affect the prevalence of myopia in adolescents, in order to provide reference for primary prevention of myopia. 【Methods】 A stratified sampling method was used to select 385 adolescents from Zhengding County in October 2021. Adolescents in this study took vision testing, physical examination and completed a questionnaire survey. One-way analysis of variance and lasso regression were used to screen the variables, and Logistic regression was used to determine the possible influencing factors of myopia. Factor analysis was adopted to extract the dietary patterns of adolescents in Zhengding County, then the association between dietary patterns and myopia was analyzed. 【Results】 A total of 385 adolescents were surveyed, with the prevalence rate of myopia of about 68.6%. Multivariate analysis revealed that fried food(OR=8.480, 95%CI:1.058 - 67.971) was a risk factor for myopia, while intake of milk and dairy products(OR=0.994, 95%CI:0.991 - 0.999), soybeans and nuts(OR=0.997, 95%CI:0.994 - 0.999), no myopia in either parent(OR=0.312, 95%CI:0.115 - 0.845), physical education class 4 times per week(OR=0.269, 95%CI:0.074 - 0.984) were statistically associated with a lower risk of myopia(P<0.05). Three dietary patterns was extracted through factor analysis, including diversified dietary pattern, soy-hybrid dietary pattern, and snack and beverage dietary pattern. Logistic analysis results indicated that soy-hybrid dietary pattern(OR=0.85, 95%CI:0.73 - 0.99,P<0.05) was statistically associated with myopia. 【Conclusions】 The problem of myopia among adolescents in Zhengding County is more serious. Increasing the intake of milk and dairy products, soybeans and nuts, reducing the intake of fried foods, and adjusting the overall dietary structure should be recommended in order to prevent the development of myopia in adolescents.


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