1.Efficacy and safety of injectable platelet-rich fibrin in the treatment of mild to moderate female pattern hair loss
Man LI ; Yue BAI ; Zhenzhen YE ; Di ZHANG ; Zixuan HE ; Ziwei GE ; Ansheng TAN ; Yu HAN ; Anxin CHEN ; Wenhui WANG ; Fenglin ZHUO
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2026;39(7):853-858
Objective: To evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF) in the treatment of mild to moderate female pattern hair loss (FPHL), and to analyze the related clinical factors affecting the therapeutic efficacy of i-PRF. Methods: This was a secondary analysis of a prospective, randomized controlled trial. A total of 29 FPHL patients with Sinclair grade Ⅱ-Ⅲ, who attended the outpatient clinics of Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University and Peking University Third Hospital from March 2024 to April 2025, were enrolled. All patients received i-PRF treatment once every 4 weeks for a total of 4 sessions, with follow-up up to 24 weeks. Standardized clinical photographs were taken at baseline, week 12 and week 24. Trichoscopic examination was performed to measure the non-vellus target area hair count (TAHC) and hair diameter (HD) in the target area, and all adverse events were recorded. The Mann-Whitney U test was used to compare the intergroup differences in efficacy for categorical influencing factors; Spearman rank correlation analysis was employed to assess the correlation between continuous influencing factors and efficacy; and multiple linear regression (enter method) was performed to identify independent influencing factors of efficacy. Results: A total of 27 patients completed the trial. At week 12, TAHC significantly increased from 112 (105, 120) hairs/cm
at baseline to 128 (110, 150) hairs/cm
, with a median increase of 12 (5, 28) hairs/cm
and a median growth rate of 10.5 (4.2, 24.5)% (P=0.045); hair diameter significantly increased from 42.5 (39.8, 45.2) μm to 52.0 (47.0, 58.0) μm, with a median increase of 7.5 (3.0, 12.5) μm and a median growth rate of 18.0 (7.5, 29.0)% (P<0.001). At week 24, TAHC further significantly increased to 141 (125, 158) hairs/cm
(P<0.001), with a median growth rate of 24.8 (18.5, 32.0)%; hair diameter continued to improve to 55.0 (50.0, 61.0) μm (P=0.008), with a median growth rate of 21.5 (16.0, 27.0)%. The overall incidence of adverse events was 10.34% (3/29), mainly presenting as mild scalp pruritus and transient headache, without severe adverse effects. Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that baseline TAHC was an independent influencing factor for i-PRF efficacy (P<0.05), while age, BMI, disease duration, Sinclair grade, family history of AGA, and baseline HD showed no significant independent effect on efficacy in this model (P>0.05). Conclusion: This preliminary study indicates that i-PRF can improve hair density and hair shaft diameter in patients with FPHL with a favorable safety profile. Patients with FPHL and lower baseline TAHC may achieve greater clinical improvement.
2.A phenomenological study on the decision-making experience of breast reconstruction among breast cancer patients: from the perspective of ethics of care
Mengyu OU ; Fengmin CHENG ; Jiawenli LI ; Huan ZHANG ; Guofeng KUANG
Chinese Medical Ethics 2026;39(7):958-966
Against the backdrop of a continuously rising incidence of breast cancer globally, breast reconstruction surgery represents one of the key measures to improve patients’ quality of life. Ethics of care emphasizes paying attention to patients’ actual needs in doctor-patient interactions and advocates creating a decision-making environment that facilitates the explicit expression of these needs. Focusing on the decision-making process of 16 breast cancer patients who underwent breast reconstruction surgery and stemming from the perspective of ethics of care, this paper explored the realization paths of autonomy for breast cancer patients when confronting medical decisions on breast reconstruction from three aspects, including the situatedness, relationality, and practicality of ethics of care. The study found that under the ethics of care, the organic interaction of contextualized practice, relational negotiation, and subjectivity cultivation jointly constructed a dynamically evolving medical decision-making ecosystem. This ecosystem, with situational response capabilities based on embodied cognition, relational adjustment mechanisms linked by ethical negotiation, and dual-track support networks aimed at subject empowerment, ultimately achieved the in-depth integration of technical practice and humanistic care.
3.Fetal MRI in diagnosis of duodenal obstruction
Juncheng ZHU ; Fenglin JIA ; Yi LIAO ; Gang NING ; Xuesheng LI ; Yujin ZHANG ; Haibo QU
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2025;41(10):1633-1636
Objective To observe the value of fetal MRI in diagnosis of duodenal obstruction(DO).Methods A total of 35 fetuses with suspected DO according to MRI were retrospectively included.The length and the maximum diameter of the dilated duodenum were measured,so as site(categorized in descending order from proximal to distal as descending segment,horizontal segment and ascending duodenum/proximal jejunum)and the degree of obstruction(complete or incomplete)were assessed.Taken findings of labor induction specimen,postnatal neonatal surgery or follow-up data as standards,the positive predictive value(PPV)of MRI for diagnosing fetal DO was calculated,while the correlations of the measured parameters of dilated duodenum and the confirmed obstruction site/degree were analyzed.Results Among 35 fetuses,DO was confirmed in 34 fetuses,yielding an overall PPV of 97.14%(34/35)for MRI.In 34 fetuses with confirmed DO,there were 23 with descending DO(DDO),4 with horizontal DO(HDO)and 7 with ascending DO/proximal jejunum obstruction(ADO/PJO),including 12 with complete DO and 22 with incomplete DO.PPV of MRI for diagnosing DDO,HDO and ADO/PJO was 87.50%(21/24),50.00%(2/4)and 100%(7/7),respectively,for diagnosing complete and incomplete DO was 90.00%(9/10)and 84.00%(21/25),respectively.Both the length and the maximum diameter of fetal proximal dilated duodenum showed on MRI were positively correlated with the actual obstruction site(from proximal to distal)(rs=0.736,P<0.001;rs=0.424,P=0.011,respectively),but had no significant rank correlation with the degree of obstruction(rs=-0.216,P=0.212;rs=-0.285,P=0.097,respectively).Conclusion Fetal MRI could effectively evaluate the length and the maximum diameter of dilated duodenum hence indicating the level and degree of DO.
4.Analysis on application effect of hyperbaric oxygen chamber management based on five dimensional quality management model in management for equipment of hyperbaric oxygen chamber
Delan ZHANG ; Li MA ; Jing GAO ; Fenglin WANG
China Medical Equipment 2025;22(1):120-125
Objective:To analyze the application effect of hyperbaric oxygen chamber management system based on five-dimensional quality management model included safety,reliability,effectiveness,availability and economy of equipment in management for the equipment of hyperbaric oxygen chamber management. Methods:The hyperbaric oxygen chamber management system was built on the basis of five-dimensional quality management model,and an assessment indicator system was constructed to perform quality control evaluation with five-dimensional maturities included preparation mode,thinking mode,communication mode,action mode and review mode. Then,a whole process management was conducted for the equipment of hyperbaric oxygen chamber. A hyperbaric oxygen chamber that was used during 2022 and 2023 in The 940th Hospital of People's Liberation Army Joint Service Support Force was selected,and the conventional management was used to manage the equipment during January and October 2022,and the hyperbaric oxygen chamber management system based on five-dimensional quality management model (model management) was used to manage the equipment during January and October 2023. A total of 400 operation logs of hyperbaric oxygen chamber equipment were selected,which included 200 logs of each mode,and the timeliness score,the satisfaction score of relevant personnel and the effect of equipment management between the two models were compared. Results:The timeliness scores of matching ratio of equipment,reasonable configuration of equipment,standard arrangement of equipment and equipment maintenance of model management were respectively (9.26±1.21) points,(9.12±0.98) points,(9.26±1.36) points and (9.36±2.03) points for hyperbaric oxygen chamber,which were higher than those of conventional management,and the differences were statistically significant (t=16.107,15.481,18.671,6.971,P<0.05). The satisfaction scores of operators,operation and maintenance personnel and engineers of equipment of model management were respectively (93.62±4.63) points,(92.69±4.33) points and (95.33±4.36) points,which were higher than those of conventional management method,and the differences of them between two methods were statistically significant (t=17.711,10.082,10.197,P<0.05). In the 200 logs of adopting model management,the ratio of complete files and good operation of equipment were respectively 95.0% and 94.0%,which were higher than those of conventional management method. While the ratio of operation without standard and abnormal operation of equipment were respectively 1.0% and 1.5%,which were lower than those of conventional management methods,and the differences of them were statistically significant (x2=14.709,12.754,11.402,11.308,P<0.05). Conclusion:The application of the hyperbaric oxygen chamber management system based on the five-dimensional quality management model in the management of hyperbaric oxygen chamber equipment can maximum improve the operating efficiency of hyperbaric oxygen chamber equipment,and effectively increase the quality and effect of equipment management,and enhance the operation satisfaction of relevant personnel.
5.Analysis of the safety and efficacy of neoadjuvant immunotherapy combined with chemotherapy for radical resection of locally advanced gastric cancer: a two-center propensity-matched study
Chenbin LYU ; Jun LU ; Binbin XU ; Hongda PAN ; Qiuxian CHEN ; Jie CHEN ; Yuqin SUN ; Yongbin ZHANG ; Lisheng CAI ; Fenglin LIU
Chinese Journal of Surgery 2025;63(10):952-961
Objective:To investigate the impact of neoadjuvant immunotherapy combined with chemotherapy on the safety and efficacy of radical resection in patients with cT3-4NxM0 gastric cancer.Methods:A retrospective cohort study method was used. The clinicopathological data of 515 patients who underwent radical gastrectomy after neoadjuvant treatment at Second Department of Gastric Surgery,Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center and Department of Gastric Surgery,Zhangzhou Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University from January 2020 to June 2023 were collected. Among them,379 patients received neoadjuvant chemotherapy alone(chemotherapy group),and 136 patients received neoadjuvant immunotherapy combined with chemotherapy(immunotherapy group). There were 382 males and 133 females,with an age of (58.4±10.9)years(range:26 to 85 years). To reduce the influence of potential confounding factors,a 1∶1 propensity score matching method was adopted,and the clamp value was 0.02. The peri-operative safety,imaging and postoperative pathological tumor regression,and prognosis were compared by independent sample t-test, Mann-Whitney U test, χ 2 test or Fisher exact probability method between the two groups. The Kaplan-Meier method was used to draw survival curves, and the differences between groups were compared by Log-rank test. Results:After matching, there were 101 patients in each of the chemotherapy group and the immunotherapy group. The baseline data of the patients in the two groups were evenly distributed (all P>0.05). According to the RECIST 1.1 criteria, the complete response rate (11.9% (12/101) vs. 4.0% (4/101)), partial response rate(68.3%(69/101) vs. 53.4%(54/101)), stable disease rate (17.8%(18/101) vs. 39.6%(40/101)) and disease progression rate (2.0%(2/101) vs. 3.0%(3/101)) between the immunotherapy group and the chemotherapy group were no statistical defferences ( χ2=14.374, P=0.002), and objective response rate (80.2%(81/101) vs. 57.4%(58/101), χ2=12.203, P<0.01) in the immunotherapy group was higher than that in the chemotherapy group. The results of postoperative pathological examination showed that the immunotherapy group had a higher complete response rate (16.8%(17/101) vs. 6.9% (7/101), χ2=4.728, P=0.030) and major pathological response rate (42.6%(43/101) vs. 23.8% (24/101), χ2=8.062, P=0.005). For the two groups, the operation time (175.0(76.0)minutes vs. 160.0 (30.0)minutes, Z=-0.059, P=0.953), intraoperative blood loss (110.0 (150.0)ml vs. 100.0 (120.0)ml, Z=-0.370, P=0.712), overall incidence of postoperative complications (20.8%(21/101) vs. 18.8%(19/101), χ2=0.125, P=0.724) and incidence of severe complications (5.0%(5/101) vs. 3.0%(3/101), χ2=0.130, P=0.718) were comparable. The median follow-up time of all patients was 46 months(range: 19 to 61 months). The 3-year overall survival rate (63.2% vs. 54.4%, P=0.035) and progression-free survival rate (59.1% vs. 45.6%, P=0.022) of the immunotherapy group were higher than those of the chemotherapy group. Meanwhile, there were no statistically significant differences in the incidence of neoadjuvant-treatment-related adverse events (48.5%(49/101) vs. 40.6% (41/101), χ2=1.283, P=0.411) and the incidence of severe adverse reactions of grade 3 or above (13.9% (14/101) vs. 10.9% (11/101), χ2=0.257, P=0.522) between the two groups. Conclusion:Neoadjuvant immunotherapy combined with chemotherapy can significantly improve the imaging and postoperative pathological tumor response rates and 3-year survival rate of patients with locally advanced gastric cancer,without increasing the incidence of postoperative complications and neoadjuvant treatment-related adverse event.
6.Fetal MRI in diagnosis of duodenal obstruction
Juncheng ZHU ; Fenglin JIA ; Yi LIAO ; Gang NING ; Xuesheng LI ; Yujin ZHANG ; Haibo QU
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2025;41(10):1633-1636
Objective To observe the value of fetal MRI in diagnosis of duodenal obstruction(DO).Methods A total of 35 fetuses with suspected DO according to MRI were retrospectively included.The length and the maximum diameter of the dilated duodenum were measured,so as site(categorized in descending order from proximal to distal as descending segment,horizontal segment and ascending duodenum/proximal jejunum)and the degree of obstruction(complete or incomplete)were assessed.Taken findings of labor induction specimen,postnatal neonatal surgery or follow-up data as standards,the positive predictive value(PPV)of MRI for diagnosing fetal DO was calculated,while the correlations of the measured parameters of dilated duodenum and the confirmed obstruction site/degree were analyzed.Results Among 35 fetuses,DO was confirmed in 34 fetuses,yielding an overall PPV of 97.14%(34/35)for MRI.In 34 fetuses with confirmed DO,there were 23 with descending DO(DDO),4 with horizontal DO(HDO)and 7 with ascending DO/proximal jejunum obstruction(ADO/PJO),including 12 with complete DO and 22 with incomplete DO.PPV of MRI for diagnosing DDO,HDO and ADO/PJO was 87.50%(21/24),50.00%(2/4)and 100%(7/7),respectively,for diagnosing complete and incomplete DO was 90.00%(9/10)and 84.00%(21/25),respectively.Both the length and the maximum diameter of fetal proximal dilated duodenum showed on MRI were positively correlated with the actual obstruction site(from proximal to distal)(rs=0.736,P<0.001;rs=0.424,P=0.011,respectively),but had no significant rank correlation with the degree of obstruction(rs=-0.216,P=0.212;rs=-0.285,P=0.097,respectively).Conclusion Fetal MRI could effectively evaluate the length and the maximum diameter of dilated duodenum hence indicating the level and degree of DO.
7.Intestinal microbiota in mice with nitrous oxide poisoning:A study based on 16S rDNA and metabolomics
Congying LIU ; Fenglin ZHANG ; Yaoguang LI ; Wen ZHANG ; Keming YUN ; Jiangwei YAN ; Juan JIA
Chinese Journal of Forensic Medicine 2025;40(4):438-443,449
Objective To analyze changes in intestinal microbiota composition and metabolites in mice with nitrous oxide poisoning using 16S rDNA sequencing and metabolomics,and to examine correlations between gut microbes and metabolites in order to explore the mechanisms of nitrous oxide poisoning.Methods C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into a control group and a nitrous oxide poisoning group(n=6).The poisoning group was exposed to 90,000 ppm nitrous oxide twice daily for 1 h over 28 days,while the control group was exposed to air.Fecal samples were collected 24 h after the last exposure.16S rDNA sequencing was used to analyze structural differences in microbial communities and identify significantly different taxa.Metabolomics analysis was performed to detect changes in fecal metabolites and identify differential metabolites.Correlation analysis was conducted between differential microbiota and metabolites.Results 16S rDNA sequencing showed that the poisoning group had increased microbial abundance compared with controls,while species diversity remained unchanged.Significant differences were observed in gut microbiota structure between groups.Metabolomics identified 112 differential metabolites related to nitrous oxide poisoning,mainly involving the cAMP signaling pathway and sphingolipid metabolism.Spearman correlation analysis revealed a strong association between differential microbiota and differential metabolites.Conclusion Nitrous oxide poisoning alters the structure and metabolic profiles of intestinal microbiota.Changes in microbial abundance affect multiple metabolic pathways,which may be related to damage to the nervous and hematological systems.These findings provide a basis for further research on the mechanisms of nitrous oxide poisoning and for clinical treatment.
8.Analysis on application effect of hyperbaric oxygen chamber management based on five dimensional quality management model in management for equipment of hyperbaric oxygen chamber
Delan ZHANG ; Li MA ; Jing GAO ; Fenglin WANG
China Medical Equipment 2025;22(1):120-125
Objective:To analyze the application effect of hyperbaric oxygen chamber management system based on five-dimensional quality management model included safety,reliability,effectiveness,availability and economy of equipment in management for the equipment of hyperbaric oxygen chamber management. Methods:The hyperbaric oxygen chamber management system was built on the basis of five-dimensional quality management model,and an assessment indicator system was constructed to perform quality control evaluation with five-dimensional maturities included preparation mode,thinking mode,communication mode,action mode and review mode. Then,a whole process management was conducted for the equipment of hyperbaric oxygen chamber. A hyperbaric oxygen chamber that was used during 2022 and 2023 in The 940th Hospital of People's Liberation Army Joint Service Support Force was selected,and the conventional management was used to manage the equipment during January and October 2022,and the hyperbaric oxygen chamber management system based on five-dimensional quality management model (model management) was used to manage the equipment during January and October 2023. A total of 400 operation logs of hyperbaric oxygen chamber equipment were selected,which included 200 logs of each mode,and the timeliness score,the satisfaction score of relevant personnel and the effect of equipment management between the two models were compared. Results:The timeliness scores of matching ratio of equipment,reasonable configuration of equipment,standard arrangement of equipment and equipment maintenance of model management were respectively (9.26±1.21) points,(9.12±0.98) points,(9.26±1.36) points and (9.36±2.03) points for hyperbaric oxygen chamber,which were higher than those of conventional management,and the differences were statistically significant (t=16.107,15.481,18.671,6.971,P<0.05). The satisfaction scores of operators,operation and maintenance personnel and engineers of equipment of model management were respectively (93.62±4.63) points,(92.69±4.33) points and (95.33±4.36) points,which were higher than those of conventional management method,and the differences of them between two methods were statistically significant (t=17.711,10.082,10.197,P<0.05). In the 200 logs of adopting model management,the ratio of complete files and good operation of equipment were respectively 95.0% and 94.0%,which were higher than those of conventional management method. While the ratio of operation without standard and abnormal operation of equipment were respectively 1.0% and 1.5%,which were lower than those of conventional management methods,and the differences of them were statistically significant (x2=14.709,12.754,11.402,11.308,P<0.05). Conclusion:The application of the hyperbaric oxygen chamber management system based on the five-dimensional quality management model in the management of hyperbaric oxygen chamber equipment can maximum improve the operating efficiency of hyperbaric oxygen chamber equipment,and effectively increase the quality and effect of equipment management,and enhance the operation satisfaction of relevant personnel.
9.Neuro-immune interactions in the tumor microenvironment: from mechanisms to precision therapy
Yingjing ZHANG ; Tianping LUO ; Fenglin LIU
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2025;28(9):1080-1086
The nervous system, as the core hub of physiological regulation in the human body, plays a key role in the tumor microenvironment through the neuro-immune-tumor axis. Studies have shown that tumor-infiltrating nerve fibers regulate immune cell functions by releasing neurotransmitters, while immune cells can feedback and modulate neuronal activity, forming a dynamic bidirectional interaction network. The emerging field of cancer neuroimmunology focuses on the complex dialogue mechanisms between the nervous and immune systems in the tumor microenvironment. In-depth analysis of the neuro-immune interaction network not only provides new perspectives for understanding tumor immune escape, but also lays the theoretical foundation for developing novel combination therapies targeting the neuro-immune axis, potentially providing breakthrough strategies to overcome resistance to current immunotherapies.
10.Isolation and protection of organs at risk by crosslinked sodium hyaluronate gel during brachytherapy
Jianjian LIU ; Yan ZHANG ; Zhiwei CUI ; Dongfang WANG ; Xu LIU ; Shenglin YANG ; Qian CHAI ; Fenglin LIU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(4):700-706
BACKGROUND:Crosslinked sodium hyaluronate gel has good mechanical property,biocompatibility,and biodegradability,and can be used as an isolated protective material in tumor radiation therapy to protect endangered organs from damage caused by excess radiation dose. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the safety and efficacy of crosslinked sodium hyaluronate gel in reducing the dose of radiation to dangerous organs during brachytherapy. METHODS:A total of 16 specific pathogen-free Kunming mice of the same age and similar body weight were selected as experimental subjects and divided into experimental group and control group by the random number table method,with 8 mice in each group.125I seeds were implanted subcutaneously in the back of mice in the experimental group,and then crosslinked sodium hyaluronate gel was injected around the radioactive particles.Only 125I seeds were implanted subcutaneously in the back of mice in the control group.After injection,the distance between the radioactive particles and the epidermis was measured by spiral CT scan,and the surface radiation dose was measured by radiation dosimeter.Within 10 weeks after injection,the growth state,survival rate,skin radiation damage,and gel retention of mice were observed. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)Spiral CT scan showed that the implanted gel was relatively concentrated and created an effective distance between the radioactive seeds and the epidermis.The body surface radiation dose of the experimental group was significantly lower than that of the control group(P<0.01).(2)During the experimental observation period,mice in both groups survived;mice in the control group showed obvious irritability and other unstable behavior in the late experimental period,and some mice in the experimental group showed similar behavior.The daily food intake of mice in the two groups had no significant change,and the body mass showed the same increasing trend.After implantation of radioactive seeds,the two groups of mice showed different degrees of radioactive skin injury.From day 23 after injection to the end of the experiment,the skin radiation injury score of the experimental group was lower than that of the control group(P<0.01).At week 10 after implantation,6 mice in the experimental group had no obvious gel residue under their skin,and 2 mice had a very small amount of scattered gel-like samples under their skin.(3)Therefore,the crosslinked sodium hyaluronate injection technique can increase the space between the radioactive target area of 125I seeds and the organ at risk outside the target through physical space occupying,which can effectively reduce the dose of the organ at risk,and play a role in the isolation and protection of the organ at risk.

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