1.Application of 3D printed titanium cage cutting model in anterior cervical vertebrae subtotal decompression and bone graft fusion
Yingao JIA ; Shitao GAO ; Fei WANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2026;30(3):604-611
BACKGROUND:As a mainstream surgical technique for the treatment of cervical spondylotic myelopathy through the anterior cervical subtotal decompression and bone graft fusion,it has many advantages.However,due to the high risk of this surgery and the particularity of the cervical anatomy,it is also a challenge for the surgeon.The gradual maturity of 3D printing technology and the continuous development of applications in the medical field are now able to provide more perfect personalized treatment.OBJECTIVE:To investigate the efficacy of 3D printed titanium cage cutting model in anterior cervical vertebrae subtotal decompression and bone graft fusion.METHODS:Medical records of 57 patients undergoing anterior cervical corpectomy decompression and fusion surgery admitted to the Department of Spine Surgery of Affiliated Hospital of Yan'an University from April 2021 to April 2023 were retrospectively analyzed.According to whether the 3D printed titanium cage cutting model was used in the operation,the patients were divided into the traditional titanium cage bone grafting group(control group,n=30)and the 3D printed titanium cage model group(observation group,n=27).The general data,amount of blood loss during operation,number ofC-arm X-ray machine fluoroscopy during operation,operation time,as well as anterior intervertebral edge height(H1),posterior intervertebral edge height(H2)and C2-C7 Cobb angle of the two groups measured on the cervical lateral X-ray films before,3 days and 6 months after operation were recorded and analyzed.The settling degree of the titanium cage was assessed with the distance of the height of the anterior and posterior edges of the vertebral body at 3 days and 6 months after surgery.Visual analog scale was used to evaluate neck pain and Japanese Orthopaedic Association was used to evaluate nerve function.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)Follow-up was conducted for at least 6 months.(2)The amount of intraoperative blood loss and fluoroscopy times in the observation group were less than those in the control group(P<0.05).The operative time of the observation group was significantly shorter than that of the control group(P<0.05).(3)There were no significant differences in C2-C7 Cobb angle,visual analog scale score,Japanese Orthopaedic Association score,anterior vertebral border height(H1)and posterior vertebral border height(H2)before surgery,3 days and 6 months after surgery between the two groups(P>0.05).(4)There were five patients in the observation group(with severe subsidence rate of 19%)with severe subsidence at the anterior and posterior edges of the surgical segment,and seven patients in the control group(with severe subsidence rate of 23%)with severe subsidence(H1 or H2 subsidence≥3 mm)at the surgical segment 6 months after surgery.There was no significant difference in the rate of severe subsidence of titanium cage between the two groups(P>0.05).(5)At the last follow-up,bone fusion was achieved at the operative level in both groups,and there was no statistical significance in bone graft fusion rate between the two groups(P>0.05).(6)The results showed that the application of 3D printed titanium cage cutting model in anterior cervical corpectomy decompression and fusion surgery had the same clinical effect as that of traditional surgery,but the former could effectively reduce the fluoroscopy times of C-arm X-ray machine,the amount of blood loss and the operation time,and had unique advantages in the pruning and implantation of titanium cage during surgery.
2.Benefits and risks of participating in video games among children and adolescents
ZHANG Chuanmin, GAO Fei, WEI Huqiang
Chinese Journal of School Health 2026;47(2):300-304
Abstract
To explore the benefits and risks of active video games (AVGs) for health promotion among children and adolescents, the study reviews relevant domestic and international literature and details the benefits of AVGs, including increased physical activity and energy expenditure, improved physical fitness, better mental health, enhanced social interaction, improved cognitive function and attention, and heightened body awareness. At the same time, it also addresses potential risks, such as gaming addiction and excessive use, sports related injuries and other risks, thereby providing a theoretical reference for children and adolescents to engage in AVGs in a healthy manner.
3.Relevant Mechanism of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Treatment of Hyperandrogenism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Review
Wenchen FAN ; Hui MA ; Yongfen DING ; Haotian MA ; Fei GAO ; Qiuyu LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(8):306-317
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine and metabolic disorder among women of reproductive age. Hyperandrogenism (HA), one of its core pathological features, is closely associated with the clinical manifestations and metabolic complications of the disease. Current western medical treatments for PCOS-HA mainly include anti-androgen therapy and ovulation induction, such as short-acting oral contraceptives like Diane-35 and Yasmin. However, long-term use of these medications may result in adverse reactions like increasing the risk of liver dysfunction and exacerbating lipid metabolism disorders, with unsatisfactory long-term efficacy when used alone. Traditional Chinese medicine offers unique advantages in the treatment of PCOS-HA due to its holistic approach and multi-target regulatory mechanisms. In the view of traditional Chinese medicine, PCOS-HA is classified under the categories such as "delayed menstruation", "amenorrhea", and "infertility", with kidney deficiency as the root, as well as liver stagnation and spleen deficiency as the manifestations. Phlegm and blood stasis are considered to be intertwined throughout the disease course. Modern studies have shown that traditional Chinese medicine is significantly effective in improving the androgen levels, restoring ovulation, and improving insulin resistance in PCOS-HA patients. Representative prescriptions, such as Erxian Tang, Jiawei Xiaoyaosan, Guizhi Fulingwan, and Cangfu Daotantang, exert therapeutic effects through various mechanisms including regulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis, reduction of ovarian androgen synthase activity, improvement of insulin signaling pathways, and inhibition of inflammation and oxidative stress, which demonstrates the characteristics of comprehensive treatment with traditional Chinese medicine. Based on the perspectives of etiology and pathogenesis of traditional Chinese medicine, modern medical cognition, typical prescriptions, and action mechanisms, this paper reviewed the research progress of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of PCOS-HA, aiming to provide a reference for in-depth research and clinical applications in this field.
4.Relevant Mechanism of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Treatment of Hyperandrogenism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Review
Wenchen FAN ; Hui MA ; Yongfen DING ; Haotian MA ; Fei GAO ; Qiuyu LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(8):306-317
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine and metabolic disorder among women of reproductive age. Hyperandrogenism (HA), one of its core pathological features, is closely associated with the clinical manifestations and metabolic complications of the disease. Current western medical treatments for PCOS-HA mainly include anti-androgen therapy and ovulation induction, such as short-acting oral contraceptives like Diane-35 and Yasmin. However, long-term use of these medications may result in adverse reactions like increasing the risk of liver dysfunction and exacerbating lipid metabolism disorders, with unsatisfactory long-term efficacy when used alone. Traditional Chinese medicine offers unique advantages in the treatment of PCOS-HA due to its holistic approach and multi-target regulatory mechanisms. In the view of traditional Chinese medicine, PCOS-HA is classified under the categories such as "delayed menstruation", "amenorrhea", and "infertility", with kidney deficiency as the root, as well as liver stagnation and spleen deficiency as the manifestations. Phlegm and blood stasis are considered to be intertwined throughout the disease course. Modern studies have shown that traditional Chinese medicine is significantly effective in improving the androgen levels, restoring ovulation, and improving insulin resistance in PCOS-HA patients. Representative prescriptions, such as Erxian Tang, Jiawei Xiaoyaosan, Guizhi Fulingwan, and Cangfu Daotantang, exert therapeutic effects through various mechanisms including regulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis, reduction of ovarian androgen synthase activity, improvement of insulin signaling pathways, and inhibition of inflammation and oxidative stress, which demonstrates the characteristics of comprehensive treatment with traditional Chinese medicine. Based on the perspectives of etiology and pathogenesis of traditional Chinese medicine, modern medical cognition, typical prescriptions, and action mechanisms, this paper reviewed the research progress of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of PCOS-HA, aiming to provide a reference for in-depth research and clinical applications in this field.
5.Application of 3D printed titanium cage cutting model in anterior cervical vertebrae subtotal decompression and bone graft fusion
Yingao JIA ; Shitao GAO ; Fei WANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2026;30(3):604-611
BACKGROUND:As a mainstream surgical technique for the treatment of cervical spondylotic myelopathy through the anterior cervical subtotal decompression and bone graft fusion,it has many advantages.However,due to the high risk of this surgery and the particularity of the cervical anatomy,it is also a challenge for the surgeon.The gradual maturity of 3D printing technology and the continuous development of applications in the medical field are now able to provide more perfect personalized treatment.OBJECTIVE:To investigate the efficacy of 3D printed titanium cage cutting model in anterior cervical vertebrae subtotal decompression and bone graft fusion.METHODS:Medical records of 57 patients undergoing anterior cervical corpectomy decompression and fusion surgery admitted to the Department of Spine Surgery of Affiliated Hospital of Yan'an University from April 2021 to April 2023 were retrospectively analyzed.According to whether the 3D printed titanium cage cutting model was used in the operation,the patients were divided into the traditional titanium cage bone grafting group(control group,n=30)and the 3D printed titanium cage model group(observation group,n=27).The general data,amount of blood loss during operation,number ofC-arm X-ray machine fluoroscopy during operation,operation time,as well as anterior intervertebral edge height(H1),posterior intervertebral edge height(H2)and C2-C7 Cobb angle of the two groups measured on the cervical lateral X-ray films before,3 days and 6 months after operation were recorded and analyzed.The settling degree of the titanium cage was assessed with the distance of the height of the anterior and posterior edges of the vertebral body at 3 days and 6 months after surgery.Visual analog scale was used to evaluate neck pain and Japanese Orthopaedic Association was used to evaluate nerve function.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)Follow-up was conducted for at least 6 months.(2)The amount of intraoperative blood loss and fluoroscopy times in the observation group were less than those in the control group(P<0.05).The operative time of the observation group was significantly shorter than that of the control group(P<0.05).(3)There were no significant differences in C2-C7 Cobb angle,visual analog scale score,Japanese Orthopaedic Association score,anterior vertebral border height(H1)and posterior vertebral border height(H2)before surgery,3 days and 6 months after surgery between the two groups(P>0.05).(4)There were five patients in the observation group(with severe subsidence rate of 19%)with severe subsidence at the anterior and posterior edges of the surgical segment,and seven patients in the control group(with severe subsidence rate of 23%)with severe subsidence(H1 or H2 subsidence≥3 mm)at the surgical segment 6 months after surgery.There was no significant difference in the rate of severe subsidence of titanium cage between the two groups(P>0.05).(5)At the last follow-up,bone fusion was achieved at the operative level in both groups,and there was no statistical significance in bone graft fusion rate between the two groups(P>0.05).(6)The results showed that the application of 3D printed titanium cage cutting model in anterior cervical corpectomy decompression and fusion surgery had the same clinical effect as that of traditional surgery,but the former could effectively reduce the fluoroscopy times of C-arm X-ray machine,the amount of blood loss and the operation time,and had unique advantages in the pruning and implantation of titanium cage during surgery.
6.Effects of Qizhi Tongluo Granules on Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress and Nrf2/OASL1 Signaling Pathway in Rats with Membranous Nephropathy
Qin LU ; Fei GAO ; Xiaomeng WANG ; Zhenhua WU ; Guodong YUAN ; Fengwen YANG ; Jinchuan TAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(13):134-143
ObjectiveTo investigate the therapeutic efficacy of Qizhi Tongluo granules on proteinuria in membranous nephropathy (MN) and its potential protective effects and underlying mechanism against endoplasmic reticulum stress. MethodsAfter 70 Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were adaptively fed for one week, the MN rat model was established by injecting cationic bovine serum albumin (C-BSA) into the tail vein. Rats were divided into the normal group, model group, low-dose Qizhi Tongluo granules group (2.43 g·kg-1), medium-dose group (4.86 g·kg-1), high-dose group (9.72 g·kg-1), and benazepril group (0.01 g·kg-1), with 10 rats in each group. Treatment was administered for four weeks. The 24-hour urinary total protein (UTP) content, as well as the levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS), malondialdehyde (MDA), and glutathione peroxidase (GPX) in renal tissues, were measured. Renal pathological changes were assessed using immunoglobulin G (IgG) staining, periodic acid-silver methenamine (PASM) staining, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The localization and expression levels of glucose-regulated protein 78 (GRP78), phosphorylated inositol-requiring enzyme 1α (p-IRE1α), phosphorylated protein kinase R-like endoplasmic reticulum kinase (p-PERK), activating transcription factor 4 (ATF4), nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), and 2'-5' oligoadenylate synthetase-like protein 1 (OASL1) in rat kidneys were detected by immunohistochemistry (IHC). The mRNA and protein expression levels of Nrf2, thioredoxin 1 (Trx1), thioredoxin-interacting protein (TXNIP), and OASL1 in rat kidneys were measured using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) and Western blot analysis. ResultsCompared with the normal group, UTP levels were significantly increased in the model rats (P<0.05), with obvious renal pathological damage. GPX content levels were significantly decreased in renal tissue (P<0.05), while ROS and MDA content levels were significantly increased (P<0.05). The expression of GRP78, p-IRE1α, p-PERK, and ATF4 proteins was significantly increased in the kidneys (P<0.05), while the mRNA and protein expression levels of Trx1 and Nrf2 were significantly decreased (P<0.05). The mRNA and protein expression levels of TXNIP and OASL1 were significantly increased (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, the UTP levels of rats in the Qizhi Tongluo granules groups and the benazepril group decreased to varying degrees (P<0.05), and renal pathological damage was significantly alleviated. The GPX content in renal tissue was significantly increased (P<0.05), while the ROS and MDA levels were significantly decreased (P<0.05). The expression of GRP78, p-IRE1α, p-PERK, and ATF4 proteins in the kidney was significantly decreased (P<0.05). The mRNA and protein expression levels of Trx1 and Nrf2 were significantly increased (P<0.05), while the mRNA and protein expression levels of TXNIP and OASL1 were significantly decreased (P<0.05). ConclusionQizhi Tongluo granules alleviates proteinuria in MN rats by modulating the Nrf2/OASL1 signaling pathway in renal tissues to reduce endoplasmic reticulum stress, which represents its underlying mechanism.
7.Emotional Abuse and Neglect, Depression: A Moderated Mediation Model of Neuroticism and Psychological Resilience
Yueyang HU ; Junsong FEI ; Jingyi YUE ; Ren GAO ; Qianqian SONG ; Xixi ZHAO ; Songli MEI
Psychiatry Investigation 2025;22(4):389-396
Objective:
There were associations between emotional abuse and neglect (EAN) and depression, but few studies had tested potential mechanisms underlying these relationships. We aimed to provide insights on how (the mediation role of neuroticism), and under what conditions (the moderator role of psychological resilience), led to a higher level of depression.
Methods:
This study was a cross-sectional study that used a random cluster sampling method. We randomly selected 3,993 participants from four junior middle schools in northern city of China. Participants were asked to complete four self-reported questionnaires, including the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire, Children Depression Inventory-Short Form, Chinese Big Five Personality Inventory Brief Version, and Chinese Resilience Scale.
Results:
The results showed that neuroticism mediated the associations between EAN and depression. In addition, the mediating effect of neuroticism was moderated by psychological resilience (p<0.05).
Conclusion
EAN and neuroticism could have an adverse impact on depression, and psychological resilience could alleviate these negative effects as a moderator. Our model suggested psychological resilience could be a particularly effective intervention point for victims of EAN.
8.The technology of fecal microbiota transplantation and its application progress
Shuo YUAN ; Yi-fan ZHANG ; Peng GAO ; Jun LEI ; Ying-yuan LU ; Peng-fei TU ; Yong JIANG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2025;60(1):82-95
Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) technology originated in China during the Eastern Jin Dynasty and has rapidly developed over the past two decades, becoming a primary method for studying the causal relationship between gut microbiota and the occurrence and progression of diseases. At the same time, the therapeutic effects of FMT in the field of gastrointestinal diseases have gained widespread recognition and are gradually expanding into other disease areas. The FMT procedure is relatively complex, and there is currently no standardized method; its success is influenced by various factors, including the donor, recipient, processing of the fecal material, and the method of implantation. Given the increasingly recognized relationship between gut microbiota and various diseases, FMT has become a research hotspot in both scientific studies and clinical applications, achieving a series of significant advancements. To help researchers better understand this technology, this paper will outline the development history of FMT, summarize common operational methods in research and clinical settings, review its application progress, and look forward to future development directions.
9.Emotional Abuse and Neglect, Depression: A Moderated Mediation Model of Neuroticism and Psychological Resilience
Yueyang HU ; Junsong FEI ; Jingyi YUE ; Ren GAO ; Qianqian SONG ; Xixi ZHAO ; Songli MEI
Psychiatry Investigation 2025;22(4):389-396
Objective:
There were associations between emotional abuse and neglect (EAN) and depression, but few studies had tested potential mechanisms underlying these relationships. We aimed to provide insights on how (the mediation role of neuroticism), and under what conditions (the moderator role of psychological resilience), led to a higher level of depression.
Methods:
This study was a cross-sectional study that used a random cluster sampling method. We randomly selected 3,993 participants from four junior middle schools in northern city of China. Participants were asked to complete four self-reported questionnaires, including the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire, Children Depression Inventory-Short Form, Chinese Big Five Personality Inventory Brief Version, and Chinese Resilience Scale.
Results:
The results showed that neuroticism mediated the associations between EAN and depression. In addition, the mediating effect of neuroticism was moderated by psychological resilience (p<0.05).
Conclusion
EAN and neuroticism could have an adverse impact on depression, and psychological resilience could alleviate these negative effects as a moderator. Our model suggested psychological resilience could be a particularly effective intervention point for victims of EAN.
10.Brain removal through a fenestration on the external occipital protuberance
Tao YANG ; Zhi-hao WU ; Bing-zhi LIU ; Shuang-fei YU ; Hui-ting LAN ; Zhuan GAO ; Yu-ying LANG ; Jing LI
Journal of Regional Anatomy and Operative Surgery 2025;34(2):166-167
Objective A new occipital bone removal technology was applied to improve the success rate of brain removal.Methods The skull was sawed based on the traditional brain removal technology,and part of the occipital bone was removed downward centered in external occipital protuberance to the foramen magnum,then exposed the telencephalon,cerebellum and posterior medulla oblongata.After that,removed the tentorium cerebelli and cut down the medulla oblongata and the related cranial nerves at the skull base,then removed the brain tissues.Results The removed brain tissues had structurally intact telencephalon,cerebellum and brain stem,clear vessels in the cerebral sulci,and relatively intact optic chiasm,olfactory tracts and vertebro-basilar arteries.Conclusion Brain removal through a fenestration on the external occipital protuberance can effectively preserve the integrity of brain specimens,and improve the success rate of brain removal,which is of great significance for central nervous system teaching and improvement of human brain tissue repositories.


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