1.Early Predictors of Long-Term Outcome in Basilar Artery Occlusion: A Post Hoc Analysis of the ATTENTION Trial
Feiyang GAO ; Thanh N. NGUYEN ; Chao ZHANG ; Rui LI ; Dafan YU ; Pengfei XU ; Anmo WANG ; Min CHEN ; Wei HU ;
Journal of Stroke 2026;28(1):150-159
Background:
and Purpose Accurately predicting long-term functional outcomes of basilar artery occlusion (BAO) remains challenging. We compared the predictive performance of the baseline, 24-hour, and 72-hour National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) scores for 90-day BAO functional outcomes using the Acute Basilar Artery Occlusion: Endovascular Thrombectomy versus Standard Medical Treatment (ATTENTION) trial data. We identified the optimal assessment time point, determined treatment-specific NIHSS cutoff values, and explored the role of early neurological function in treatment effects.
Methods:
This retrospective post hoc analysis included 324 patients with acute BAO with baseline NIHSS scores ≥10 and complete NIHSS assessments at each time point. The primary outcome was a favorable 90-day functional outcome (modified Rankin Scale score, 0–3). Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis was used to assess the predictive ability of NIHSS scores. The optimal 72-hour NIHSS predictive cutoff values were determined for the endovascular treatment (EVT) and best medical management (BMM) subgroups.
Results:
The 72-hour NIHSS score showed the highest predictive accuracy for the primary outcome (area under the receiver operating characteristic curve [AUC]: 0.954), outperforming the 24-hour (AUC: 0.903) and baseline (AUC: 0.688) scores; its optimal predictive cut-off value was ≤11 in the EVT group (sensitivity: 85.6%, specificity: 92.9%, positive predictive value [PPV]: 91.8%, negative predictive value [NPV]: 87.4%) and ≤9 in the BMM group (sensitivity: 84.6%, specificity: 95.1%, PPV: 84.6%, NPV: 95.1%).
Conclusions
The 72-hour NIHSS score outperformed the baseline and 24-hour scores in predicting 90-day functional outcomes and mediating the effects of EVT. Treatment-specific 72-hour NIHSS cut-off values may guide early risk stratification and prognostic assessments.
2.Meta-analysis of the safety and efficacy of transurethral blue laser vaporization of the prostate,transurethral resection of the prostate or plasmakinetic resection of the prostate in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia
Zhongchao HUO ; Haifeng CHENG ; Yongzhi HE ; Lei WANG ; Rui DING ; Jianqi YANG ; Wenting ZHAO ; Zi CAI ; Caiying KONG ; Yiping GAO
Journal of Modern Urology 2026;31(2):140-146
Objective To compare the efficacy and safety of transurethral blue laser vaporization of the prostate, transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) or plasmakinetic resection of the prostate in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Methods The domestic and foreign clinical studies on transurethral blue laser vaporization of the prostate (observation group), TURP or plasmakinetic resection of the prostate (control group) in the treatment of BPH during Jan. 2015 and Mar. 2025 were retrieved. The data were extracted with Cochrane systematic review method. The operation time, decrease in hemoglobin, bladder irrigation time, catheter indwelling time, total complication rate, retrograde ejaculation rate and urinary incontinence rate of the two groups were compared with RevMan 5.3.0 statistical software. Results A total of 5 Chinese studies involving 491 patients (248 in the observation group and 243 in the control group) were included in the Meta-analysis. Compared with the control group, the observation group had shorter operation time [MD=-20.80, 95%CI:-26.88—-14.72, P<0.00001], less decrease in hemoglobin [MD=-10.61, 95%CI: -20.21—-1.01, P=0.03], shorter bladder irrigation time [MD=-17.85, 95%CI: -32.62—-3.09, P=0.002], shorter catheter indwelling time [MD=-1.71, 95%CI: -2.81—- 0.62, P=0.002], lower total complication rate [OR=0.11, 95%CI: 0.06—0.21, P<0.00001], lower retrograde ejaculation rate [OR=0.05, 95%CI: 0.02—0.16, P<0.00001] and lower urinary incontinence rate [OR=0.24, 95%CI: 0.07—0.79, P=0.02]. There were no significant differences in other complications between the two groups (P>0.05). The international erectile function score (IIEF-5) of the observation group was significantly higher than that of the control group [MD=1.87, 95%CI:1.16—2.57, P<0.00001]. There were no significant differences in international prostate symptom score (IPSS), maximum urinary flow rate (Qmax) and post-voiding residual (PVR) between the two groups (P>0.05). Conclusion All three surgical procedures can effectively improve the lower urinary tract symptoms of BPH patients. Compared with TURP or plasmakinetic resection of the prostate, transurethral blue laser vaporization of the prostate has obvious advantages in terms of perioperative recovery, reduction of total complications, urinary incontinence and retrograde ejaculation rates, and preservation of sexual function.
3.Experimental study on the method of establishing a pig left lung orthotopic transplantation model
Heng ZHAO ; Jinteng FENG ; Shan GAO ; Rui ZHAO ; Hongyi WANG ; Ye SUN ; Yixing LI ; Haotian BAI ; Runyi TAO ; Bin HE ; Zhiyu WANG ; Yanpeng ZHANG ; Borui SUN ; Shuo LI ; Guangjian ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2026;33(08):1275-1281
Objective To explore the method for establishing a pig left lung orthotopic transplantation model. Methods A total of 4 male Yorkshire pigs weighing (40.0±2.5) kg underwent surgical procedures, including anesthesia, tracheal intubation, donor lung procurement, and recipient lung transplantation. Histological morphology and blood gas analysis of the transplanted lungs were assessed 2 hours after reperfusion to evaluate the histological changes and function of the transplanted lungs. Results The pigs underwent left lung in situ transplantation, effectively simulating conditions relevant to human lung transplantation. Two hours after the transplantation, arterial blood gas analysis showed that arterial partial pressure of oxygen was 155.4-178.6 mm Hg, arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide was 53.1-62.4 mm Hg, and the oxygenation index was 310.8-357.2 mm Hg. Hematoxylin and eosin staining indicated a low degree of pulmonary edema and minimal cellular infiltration. Conclusion The pig left lung orthotopic transplantation model possesses strong operability and stability. Researchers can replicate this model according to the described methods and further conduct basic research and explore clinical translational applications.
4.Interpretation and Implementation Paths of Specification for Quality Control in Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinical Trials
Haoling ZHANG ; Yanling GAO ; Guanhua REN ; Panbo QIU ; Yiming WANG ; Qingna LI ; Zhenzhen QIAN ; Guoyuan ZHANG ; Xinyue DAI ; Leping WANG ; Rui GAO
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(20):2173-2178
Specification for Quality Control in Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinical Trials(GB/T 47336-2026) is the first national standard in the field of clinical research on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), aims to address the core issue that the quality shortcomings of current TCM clinical research restrict the transformation of achievements and international recognition. Through the interpretation of the core contents of this standard, including its scope of application, graded quality control system, TCM-specific quality control requirements, implementation and responsible entities, responsibilities of quality control personnel, formulation of quality control plans, critical nodes of quality control, and quality control archive management, it is believed that the promotion and implementation of this standard are of great significance for improving the standard system of TCM clinical research, enhancing research quality, optimizing the quality management model, and promoting the internationalization process of TCM. Meanwhile, the implementation paths for the standard are discussed, including carrying out pilot applications in institutions, establishing publicity, implementation, and training mechanisms, encouraging multi-party collaborative supervision, and setting up implementation feedback mechanisms. On this basis, the challenges that may be encountered during implementation, such as resource input pressure, difficulties in implementing TCM-specific quality control, and a relative shortage of interdisciplinary composite talents, are sorted out, and corresponding strategies are proposed, which can provide references for relevant researchers and practitioners.
5.Analysis on the use of medicines in treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia in sample hospitals under the national volume-based procurement policy
Rui LI ; Qianqian ZHANG ; Ruidong WANG ; Xiaofeng GAO
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice and Service 2025;43(1):41-46
Objective To explore the impact of national volume-based procurement policies on the use of medicines in treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and provide data support for the rational clinical use of medicines in BPH treatment. Methods Data on the use of BPH treatment medications from 2019 to 2023 were extracted from the Chinese Medicine Economic Information Network (CMEI), covering 892 hospitals (including 645 tertiary hospitals and 247 secondary hospitals). The changes in various indicators, including the consumption sum, Defined daily doses (DDDs), Defined daily dose cost (DDDc), and the ranking ratio (B/A) of these drugs were analyzed and compared. Results From 2019 to 2023, due to the influence of relevant policies, the overall consumption sums of medicines used in the sample hospitals in BPH treatment showed a trend of decreasing first and then rising steadily. The DDDs showed an overall upward trend, while the DDDc demonstrated a gradual decline. Tamsulosin and finasteride consistently ranked first and second in DDDs. The B/A value for tamsulosin was significantly higher than that of other BPH treatment medications. Conclusion The implementation of national centralized drug volume-based procurement policies and other policies from 2019 to 2023 had effectively reduced the economic burden of patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia. Tamsulosin and finasteride, which had the highest B/A in the two categories of α-blockers and 5α-reductase inhibitors, dominated the market for BPH treatment. The clinical use of BPH treatment medications was relatively rational.
6.Correlation between serum levels of LncRNA-PART1 and LncRNA-SNHG14 with disease stage,cognitive impairment and motor function in patients with Parkinson's disease
Ju GAO ; Jiajun WANG ; Xuebin XIA ; Rui WU ; Xin JIANG ; Zhanchi XIAO
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2025;46(8):943-947,954
Objective To investigate the correlation between serum levels of long non-coding RNA(Ln-cRNA)-prostate androgen regulated transcript 1(PART1),LncRNA-nucleolar ribonucleic acid host gene 14(SNHG14)and disease stage,cognitive impairment and motor function in patients with Parkinson's disease(PD).Methods A total of 100 PD patients(PD group)who admitted to the Department of Neurology in the hospital from January 2021 to December 2023 and 100 healthy subjects(control group)who underwent the physical examination during the same period of time were selected.According to Hoehn-Yahr staging,PD pa-tients were divided into early stage group(grade 1.0-2.5,20 cases),middle stage group(grade 3.0,48 ca-ses)and late stage group(grade 4.0-5.0,32 cases).According to the Montreal Cognitive Assessment(Mo-CA)score,the patients were divided into normal cognitive group(MoCA score≥26 points,33 cases),PD-mild cognitive impairment group(MoCA score 21-<26 points,46 cases)and PD dementia group(MoCA score<21 points,21 cases).According to the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale(UPDRS)-Ⅲ score,the pa-tients were divided into mild dyskinesia group(0-15 points,29 cases),moderate dyskinesia group(>15-40 points,46 cases)and severe dyskinesia group(>40-56 points,25 cases).Real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR was used to detect serum LncRNA-PART1 and LncRNA-SNHG14 levels.Spearman method was used to analyze the correlation between serum LncRNA-PART1,LncRNA-SNHG14 levels and Hoehn-Yahr staging,MoCA score and UPDRS-Ⅲ score in PD patients.Results The level of serum LncRNA-PART1 in PD group was lower than that in control group(P<0.05),and the level of LncRNA-SNHG14 was higher than that in control group(P<0.05).The serum levels of LncRNA-PART1 in the middle stage group and late stage groups were lower than those in the early stage group(P<0.05),and the levels of LncRNA-SNHG14 were higher than those in the early stage group(P<0.05).In addition,the serum level of LncRNA-PART1 in the late stage group was lower than that in the middle stage group(P<0.05),and the level of LncRNA-SNHG14 was higher than that in the middle stage group(P<0.05).The serum LncRNA-PART1 levels in the PD-mild cognitive impairment group and PD dementia group were lower than those in the normal cognitive group(P<0.05),while the LncRNA-SNHG14 levels were higher than those in the normal cognitive group(P<0.05).Additionally,the serum LncRNA-PART1 level in the PD dementia group was lower than that in the PD-mild cognitive impairment(P<0.05),while the LncRNA-SNHG14 level was higher than that in the PD-mild cog-nitive impairment group(P<0.05).The serum levels of LncRNA-PART1 in the moderate dyskinesia group and severe dyskinesia group were lower than those in the mild dyskinesia group(P<0.05),and the levels ofLncRNA-SNHG14 were higher than that in the mild dyskinesia group(P<0.05).In addition,the serum level of LncRNA-PART1 in the severe dyskinesia group was lower than that in the moderate dyskinesia group(P<0.05),and the level of LncRNA-SNHG14 was higher than that in the moderate dyskinesia group(P<0.05).Spearman method results showed that serum LncRNA-PART1 level was negatively correlated with Hoehn-Yahr staging and UPDRS-Ⅲ score in PD patients,and positively correlated with MoCA score(P<0.05).The level of serum LncRNA-SNHG14 was positively correlated with Hoehn-Yahr staging and UPDRS-Ⅲ score in PD patients,and negatively correlated with MoCA score(P<0.05).Conclusion The level of ser-um LncRNA-PART1 in PD patients is decreased,and the level of LncRNA-SNHG14 is increased,both of them are related to the disease stage,cognitive impairment and motor function of PD patients,which may be-come evaluation indicators for PD progression.
7.Bioinformatics analysis of breast cancer specific expression gene based on the single-cell level
Yang WANG ; Guoxuan GAO ; Rui XIE ; Zhicheng GE
International Journal of Surgery 2025;52(6):375-379
Objective:To analyze the transcriptomic features of breast cancer and its lymph node metastasis using single-cell RNA sequencing, to identify potential biomarkers for breast cancer.Methods:The GSE180286 single-cell RNA sequencing dataset was used to examine the transcriptomic characteristics of breast cancer and its lymph node metastasis. Following quality control, dimensionality reduction, clustering, and cell annotation of single-cell data, genes associated with breast cancer were identified. Dotplot, FeaturePlot, and other analytical methods were applied to investigate the expression profiles of target genes ( ALOX15B, FAAH, HDGF, KLF5, TLE3, TNS1) across different cell types and to assess their activity in immune and metabolic pathways. Statistical analysis was performed using the bilateral Student′s t-test. Results:ALOX15B, FAAH, HDGF, KLF5, TLE3, and TNS1 were differentially expressed across various cell types in breast cancer. ALOX15B was specifically expressed in macrophages and involved in immune responses, particularly with high activity in complement and inflammatory response pathways. HDGF was primarily expressed in epithelial cells and closely associated with breast cancer proliferation, migration, and angiogenesis. FAAH, KLF5, TLE3, and TNS1 were also closely related to the onset and progression of breast cancer. Co-expression analysis revealed relationships between these genes and breast cancer regulatory genes such as BRCA1 and BRCA2. Conclusions:This study identified 6 breast cancer-specific expressed potential biomarkers, and revealed their expression characteristics in different cell types and their differential activity in immune-metabolism-related pathways. These findings provide potential targets for understanding the molecular mechanisms of breast cancer and developing new therapeutic strategies.
8.Perioperative nursing intervention scheme for patients undergoing hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy via brachial artery access:its construction and clinical application
Min WANG ; Jian XU ; Rui AN ; Shen ZHAO ; Ping GAO ; Jing YAN
Journal of Interventional Radiology 2025;34(10):1129-1133
Objective To construct a perioperative nursing intervention scheme for patients undergoing hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy(HAIC)via brachial artery access and to discuss its clinical application.Methods By using systematic literature search method,a perioperative nursing intervention scheme was constructed.A total of 90 patients with confirmed hepatic malignancy,who were admitted to hospital to receive HAIC from February 2022 to August 2023,were collected to validate this perioperative nursing intervention scheme,and its clinical application effect was evaluated.Results Through two rounds of expert letter inquiry,a nursing intervention scheme containing five primary indicators and 16 secondary indicators was finally formulated.The clinical validation was conducted.After the implementation of this nursing intervention scheme,the incidences of phlebitis and limb swelling in the intervention group decreased from previous 17.78% to post-intervention 2.22% and from previous 33.33% to post-intervention 8.89%,respectively.The patient's anxiety level and depressed mood were significantly improved;the HADS scores decreased by 35.2%and 36.6%,respectively;the EORTC QLQ-C30 scores in the dimensions of somatic,role,emotional,and social functioning were obviously improved and the quality of life was strikingly improved(all P<0.05).Besides,in the patients of the intervention group the clinical symptoms(e.g.pain,nausea,etc.)were significant alleviated,and the severity of the symptoms as well as the degree of distress to the patients were significantly reduced,indicating that the nursing intervention plays an important role in relieving the symptoms,anxiety and depression of the patients.Conclusion The perioperative nursing intervention scheme constructed in this study for patients undergoing AIC via brachial artery access is scientific and practical,it provides an important reference basis for the therapeutic nursing care of patients with hepatic malignancy.
9.INVESTIGATION OF PATHOGENS CARRIED BY RODENTS AT YUNNAN HEKOU PORT
Xiao-Long ZHANG ; Dong WANG ; Jing ZHAO ; Zhi-Liang ZHAO ; Ling-Rui YUAN ; Run-Yi ZHOU ; Jie TIAN ; Hui-Lin GUO ; Chun-Yan GAO
Acta Parasitologica et Medica Entomologica Sinica 2025;32(1):27-33,51
Objective This research was performed to identify rodent-borne pathogens in Hekou Port,Yunnan Province.Methods Rodents were captured using cages and dissected to collect their lungs,liver,spleen,and other viscera.Eight pathogens,including Yersinia pestis,Leptospira,Bartonella,and Anaplasmataceae,were identified using polymerase chain reaction amplification.Amplified pathogen sequences from positive samples were sequenced,and BLAST homology searches were conducted using GenBank to confirm pathogen identities.A phylogenetic tree of the identified pathogens was constructed using the neighbor joining method.Results The total of 31 rodents,identified as Rattus tanezumi,R.norvegicus,and Mus musculus,were captured.Among these,R.tanezumi was the dominant species,accounting for 64.52%of the total.Two pathogens,Leptospira interrogans and Neoehrlichia mikurensis,were detected,with positivity rates of 9.68%and 29.03%,respectively.No other pathogens were detected.The overall positivity rate for rodent-borne pathogens was 35.48%.Conclusions The single 16S rRNA gene fragment is insufficient for the molecular identification of all Neoehrlichia species.Accurate species identification should be based on a combined analysis of multiple genes.The prevalence of rodent-borne pathogens in Hekou Port indicates the necessity for enhanced surveillance of rodent-borne diseases and implementation of additional prevention and control measures in border ports.
10.Relationship Between Expressions of SDHx Genes and Immune Cell Infiltration in Pheochromocytoma/Paraganglioma
Pu WANG ; Liming GAO ; Wenyang ZHANG ; Ting YE ; Hongyan LI ; Rui GUO
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2025;17(1):181-187
To investigate the characteristics and differences of immune cell infiltration between different SDHx gene expression and pheochromocytoma/paraganglioma(PPGL). RNAseqdata of PPGL were downloaded and organized from The Cancer Genome Atlas(TCGA) database. Spearman correlation analysis was performed to assess the relationship between the expression of SDHx family genes(SDHA, SDHB, SDHC, SDHD, and SDHAF2) and the infiltration of 24 types of immune cells. Analyze the infiltrating immune cells in PPGL tumors caused by mutations in each gene in the SDHx family and the differences in immune cell infiltration of different genes. Compared to the other four syngeneic genes, SDHA exhibited unique immune cell infiltration characteristics, with dendritic cells( Each gene mutation in the SDHx gene family leads to distinct immune cell infiltration characteristics in PPGL, providing a feasible research direction for exploring targeted immunotherapies based on the unique immune cell infiltration patterns.

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