1.Application of visual perception training in ophthalmic clinical practice
Yang GU ; Qionglei ZHONG ; Han REN
International Eye Science 2026;26(3):473-476
Vision is the primary perceptual mode through which humans and higher animals acquire external information. Visual perception encompasses various aspects of visual processing and has been widely applied in ophthalmic clinical practice. Based on the principle of neural plasticity, visual perception training relies on the visual signal processing mechanism. After receiving external visual signals, the retina transmits them via the optic nerve to the brain, where the cerebral cortex decodes, extracts, and processes the information. By stimulating specific visual information, visual perception training activates visual processing pathways, strengthens synaptic connections among neurons within these pathways, and ultimately enhances the cerebral cortex's ability to integrate and process information, thereby improving patients' visual function and experience. This article explores the application of visual perception training in conditions such as amblyopia, myopia, presbyopia, strabismus, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and optic pathway lesions, discussing its value in improving visual function. It provides theoretical references for the intervention and treatment of related diseases. Visual perception training has been widely applied in various ophthalmic diseases with confirmed clinical efficacy, and it may play a broader role in neurologically related systemic diseases, demonstrating certain clinical application value.
2.Influencing factors of work alienation among Chinese nurses: A meta-analysis
Yan MENG ; Hailong ZHANG ; Linjun ZHU ; Yupin HAN ; Simeng GU
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2026;43(3):354-362
Background Work alienation is a subjectively negative psychological state characterized by detachment from one's job and its environment. Due to heavy workloads, high-intensity tasks, low compensation, as well as pressures related to promotion, nurses are particularly susceptible to work alienation. Objective To meta-analyze the primary factors affecting work alienation of nurses in China, providing an evidence-based foundation for improving nursing management and nurses' physical and mental health. Methods A systematic search was conducted across multiple databases, including PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CNKI, VIP, Wanfang Data, and DBM, for cross-sectional studies on work alienation and its influencing factors among nurses in China published from inception to December 2024. Two researchers independently conducted literature screening, data extraction, and risk of bias assessment for the included studies. Meta-analysis was performed using Stata 15.0 and RevMan 5.4 software. Pooled effect sizes were calculated using either fixed-effects or random-effects models based on the magnitude of heterogeneity. Results A total of 27 studies involving 13 028 nurses were included in the meta-analysis, from which 11 influencing factors of work alienation were identified. The pooled score for work alienation among nurses in China was 34.79 (95%CI: 32.56, 37.01). Subgroup analysis revealed that the emergency department reported the highest score (36.81, 95%CI: 31.64, 41.98), followed by the intensive care unit (34.99, 95%CI: 32.27, 37.72) and internal medicine department (33.90, 95%CI: 29.10, 38.71). Significant factors influencing work alienation included length of work experience [standardized mean difference (SMD)=0.32, 95%CI: 0.02, 0.61], professional title (SMD=0.30, 95%CI: 0.16, 0.44), monthly income (SMD=0.38, 95%CI: 0.14, 0.62), psychological capital (SMD=–0.41, 95%CI:–0.52, –0.29), work stress (SMD=0.54, 95%CI: 0.49, 0.58), attitude toward aggression and violence management (SMD=–0.38, 95%CI:–0.44, –0.32), and organizational climate (SMD=–0.47, 95%CI: –0.57, –0.36) (P <0.05). Sensitivity analysis confirmed the robustness of the meta-analysis results, and no significant publication bias was detected. Conclusion Nurses in China exhibit a high level of work alienation, particularly in high-acuity settings like emergency and intensive care unit departments compared to general departments. Shorter work experience (<5 years), lower professional title, lower monthly income (<5 000 CNY), and greater work stress are positively correlated with work alienation. In contrast, psychological capital, proactive attitudes toward managing aggression and violence, and a supportive organizational climate are negatively correlated. These findings indicate a need for nursing managers to develop targeted strategies based on these multifaceted factors to mitigate alienation among nursing staff.
3.Influencing factors for condom use among men who have sex with men
LIU Jing ; ZHU Han ; YIN Jue ; XIA Manman ; LU Yi ; DAI Qing ; GU Chengjie ; LUO Zhen
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2026;38(2):115-118
Objective:
To investigate the status of condom use and its influencing factors among men who have sex with men (MSM), so as to provide a basis for improving condom utilization rates and AIDS prevention and control in this population.
Methods:
From May to October 2024, a snowball sampling method was employed to recruit MSM in Songjiang District, Shanghai Municipality. Self-administered questionnaires were used to collect data on demographic characteristics, AIDS-related knowledge, sexual behaviors, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), and condom use in the past six months. Multivariable logistic regression model was used to analyze the influencing factors for consistent condom use.
Results:
A total of 921 MSM were surveyed, with a median age of 29.00 (interquartile range, 9.00) years. Among them, 697 (75.68%) were aware of AIDS-related knowledge, 826 (89.69%) expressed willingness to use PrEP, and 835 (90.66%) were willing to use PEP. Additionally, 787 (85.45%) MSM reported their age at first homosexual intercourse as ≥18 years, while 519 (56.35%) reported consistent condom use in the past six months. Multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that MSM who were aware of AIDS-related knowledge (OR=0.582, 95% CI: 0.423-0.801), willing to use PrEP (OR =0.611, 95% CI: 0.385-0.969), and whose age at first homosexual intercourse was <18 years (OR=0.480, 95% CI: 0.330-0.700) were less likely to consistent use condoms.
Conclusion
The proportion of consistent condom use among the MSM remains relatively low, which is primarily associated with AIDS-related knowledge, willingness to use PrEP, and the age at first homosexual intercourse.
4.Meta-analysis of the efficacy and safety of CD19 CAR-T cell therapy versus standard treatment for relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
LEI Qi1 ; MA Chendong2 ; XIONG Shufeng1 ; SUN Yu1 ; HAN Linlin1 ; GU Zhenyang3 ; DONG Lili1
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2026;33(5):563-569
[摘 要] 目的:系统评价CD19 CAR-T细胞免疫疗法对比标准治疗在复发/难治性弥漫性大B细胞淋巴瘤(R/R DLBCL)患者中疗效与安全性,通过探索性分析探索不同CAR-T细胞产品对疗效的潜在影响,为临床治疗决策提供循证参考。方法:计算机检索中国知网、万方数据库、维普期刊数据库、中国生物医学文献数据库、PubMed、Embase和Cochrane Library数据库,搜集CD19 CAR-T细胞疗法对比标准治疗用于R/R DLBCL的随机对照试验(RCT),检索时限均为建库至2025年10月25日。由2位研究者独立进行文献筛选、数据提取和质量评价,采用R4.2.2软件进行Meta分析。结果:共纳入2项Ⅲ期RCT研究(ZUMA-7、TRANSFORM),各结局指标均根据异质性检验结果选择固定效应模型合并数据。疗效方面,CD19 CAR-T细胞疗法可显著改善患者无事件生存期(HR=0.455,95%CI:0.363~0.570,P < 0.001)和降低死亡风险(HR = 0.738,95%CI:0.575~0.947,P = 0.017);同时可显著提高完全缓解率(RR = 1.879,95%CI:1.574~2.242,P < 0.001)。按产品类型的探索性分析显示,liso-cel和axi-cel均优于标准治疗(liso-cel:HR = 0.380,95%CI:0.260~0.540,P < 0.001;axi-cel:HR = 0.510,95%CI:0.380~0.680,P < 0.001),但该分析为不同试验间的对比,证据等级有限。安全性结局显示:CAR-T细胞疗法的免疫效应细胞相关神经毒性综合征(ICANS)发生率显著升高(RR = 22.387,95%CI:4.353~115.132,P < 0.001);≥3级细胞因子释放综合征(CRS)发生率数值升高(RR = 8.181,95%CI:0.935~71.574,P = 0.058),差异无统计学意义。纳入研究的偏倚风险整体为低;敏感性分析证实结果稳健。结论:基于2项RCT的Meta分析结果,CD19 CAR-T细胞(liso-cel/axi-cel)可作为R/R DLBCL二线治疗的选择之一,其疗效优于标准治疗,且特征性不良反应(CRS/ICANS)经规范管理后可控,可根据患者基线状态个体化选择CAR-T细胞产品。本研究证据基础薄弱,上述结论尚需更多高质量、大样本RCT验证。
5.Stress Accelerates Depressive-Like Behaviors through Increase of Notch2 Expression in N141I Mutation Presenilin-2 Transgenic Mice
Seung Sik YOO ; Sun Mi GU ; Kyung Tak NAM ; Jeong Soon CHOI ; Yong Sun LEE ; In Jun YEO ; Ji Eun YU ; Sanghyeon KIM ; Dong Won LEE ; Hyeon Joo HAM ; Ju Young CHANG ; Jaesuk YUN ; Dong Ju SON ; Sang-Bae HAN ; Jin Tae HONG
Biomolecules & Therapeutics 2026;34(3):544-555
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is characterized by progressive cognitive deterioration and significant depression. However, the mechanisms linking depression to AD pathology remain unclear. Here, we investigated whether Notch2 signaling mediates depressionlike behaviors in presenilin-2 (PS2) N141I mutant mice, an early-onset AD model. PS2 wild-type (WT) and mutant (MT) mice aged 12-15 months were subjected to unpredictable chronic mild stress (UCMS) for 4 weeks, followed by sucrose preference, tail-hanging, and forced swimming tests. Behavioral assessments showed that UCMS exacerbated anhedonia and immobility only in PS2 MT mice. Molecular analysis revealed concomitant increases in plasma corticosterone, hippocampal γ-secretase activity, and Notch2 expression, and elevated total and phosphorylated glucocorticoid receptor levels in PS2 MT-UCMS mice. Gene expression profiling of human hippocampal datasets confirmed upregulation of NOTCH2 in Alzheimer’s disease and depression.Pharmacological inhibition of γ-secretase and Notch signaling with DAPT normalizes depressive behavior, reduces corticosterone release, attenuates GR phosphorylation, and inhibits Notch2 signaling in PS2 MT mice. These findings identify Notch2 as a pivotal mediator linking chronic stress to molecular changes associated with depression and AD, and suggest that targeting Notch2 signaling may provide therapeutic benefits for comorbid mood and neurodegenerative disorders.
6.Latent tuberculosis infection status and influencing factors among close contacts of patients with bacteriologically confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis
Huaiqing ZHANG ; Kaikan GU ; Chenlei YU ; Jing YAO ; Zhihong LI ; Zhiying HAN ; Jing LI
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2026;38(6):427-431
ObjectiveTo investigate the status and influencing factors of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) among close contacts of patients with bacteriologically confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis in Jing’an District, Shanghai, and to provide scientific evidence for the development of tuberculosis infection testing and preventive intervention strategies for close contacts of bacteriologically positive patients. MethodsFrom October 2022 to October 2023, patients with bacteriological confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis registered in Jing’an District, Shanghai, and their close contacts were enrolled as the research subjects. The close contacts were screened for tuberculosis infection using the interferon-γ release assay (IGRA). The chi-square test and binary logistic regression model were used to analyze factors influencing LTBI. ResultsA total of 112 close contacts were included, of whom 30 (26.79%) were male and 82 (73.21%) were female. The age ranged from 1 to 86 years, with a median (25th, 75th percentiles) of 47.50 (32.25, 61.00) years. The infection rate of LTBI was 21.43% (24/112), and the incidence of active pulmonary tuberculosis was 2.68% (3/112). Univariate analyses showed that a positive sputum smear of the index case, being a direct relative of the index case, co-living, and not wearing a mask were significantly associated with LTBI (all P<0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analyses showed that the risk of latent infection in close contacts of the index case with a positive sputum smear was 6.50 times higher than in those with a negative sputum smear (95%CI: 1.82‒23.25, P=0.004). ConclusionThe infection rate of LTBI in close contacts of patients with bacteriologically confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis in Jing’an District, Shanghai, is relatively high, and close contacts of sputum smear-positive patients face an even higher risk of infection. Therefore, tuberculosis infection screening and follow-up management should be strengthened for this population.
7.Guidelines for the perioperative diagnosis and treatment of oncogene-driven non-small cell lung cancer (2026)
Weidong WANG ; Yongbin LIN ; Hui TIAN ; Gaofeng LI ; Shun XU ; Yongde LIAO ; Haitao MA ; Junfeng LIU ; Chundong GU ; Xiaolong YAN ; Shumin WANG ; Daqiang SUN ; Jianyang LIU ; Tao XUE ; Shaohua MA ; Zhigang LI ; Shuanghu YUAN ; Gen LIN ; Ling CAI ; Jianping ZHOU ; Wenzhao ZHONG ; Naixin LIANG ; Yi HAN ; Junfeng WANG ; Weidong ZHANG ; Xin WANG ; Lianjuan CHEN ; Lunxu LIU ; Xiuyi ZHI ; Lanjun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2026;33(09):1337-1353
Lung cancer constitutes the most prevalent and lethal malignant tumor in China. Approximately 85% of lung cancer diagnoses correspond to the non-small cell histological subtype [non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)]. Despite surgery being the mainstay for early-stage disease, postoperative recurrence remains high and adjuvant chemotherapy offers limited benefit. In recent years, targeted therapy has demonstrated substantial advantages in driver mutation-positive NSCLC. To this end, the Lung Cancer Medical Education Committee of the Chinese Medical Education Association developed guidelines based on a systematic review of evidence through November 2025, using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluations (GRADE) approach and a modified Delphi method. Focusing on epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK), and addressing ROS proto-oncogene 1 (ROS1), B-Raf proto-oncogene serine/threonine kinase (BRAF) V600E mutation, and mesenchymal-epithelial transition factor (MET) exon 14 (METex14) skipping, the guideline covers molecular testing, neoadjuvant/adjuvant therapy, perioperative strategies, minimal residual disease monitoring, and postoperative surveillance. It defines testing requirements, specifies stage-directed and subtype-specific treatments, and standardizes minimal residual disease monitoring. These recommendations emphasize precision and feasibility to improve survival and quality of life.
8.Relative efficacy of systemic treatments for patients with relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia: a network meta‑analysis according to 17p deletion/TP53 mutations
Jinchul KIM ; Jinhyun CHO ; Joo Han LIM ; Moon Hee LEE
Blood Research 2025;60():1-
Purpose:
This network meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the relative efficacy of systemic treatments in patients with relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (R/R CLL), focusing on key genetic mutations, specifically the 17p deletion and TP53 mutations.
Methods:
We conducted a systematic literature review to identify all publicly available randomized controlled trials (RCTs) using PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane database, and meeting abstracts published through December 2023.A Bayesian network meta-analysis was performed to estimate the hazard ratios (HRs) for progression-free survival (PFS) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) and to determine the ranking of the included regimens.
Results:
Twelve trials involving 4,437 patients and 13 treatment options were included in the meta-analysis. Venetoclax plus rituximab and zanubrutinib emerged as the most effective treatments for the overall R/R CLL population, showing the lowest PFS HR (HR 0.62, 95% CI 0.32–1.20 and HR 0.65, 95% CI 0.49–0.86, respectively) versus ibrutinib, and were ranked as the best agent (surface under the cumulative ranking curve [SUCRA] value of both 90%, respectively) among the included drugs. In the 17p deletion/TP53 mutation subgroup, zanubrutinib demonstrated the most favorable efficacy (HR 0.52, 95% CI 0.31–0.88 versus ibrutinib) with the highest SUCRA value (97%). In patients without these mutations, venetoclax plus rituximab was the most effective (HR 0.49, 95% CI 0.26–0.94 versus ibrutinib) with a SUCRA value of 94%.
Conclusion
Our findings highlight the superior efficacy of venetoclax plus rituximab and zanubrutinib for treating R/R CLL and confirm that the role of each regimen may vary depending on the clinically significant mutations.
9.A Study of Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment in Patients in their 20s
Chang Yoon HAN ; Hyeong Seok KIM ; Young Ju LEW ; Chul Gu KIM ; Jong Woo KIM ; Sae Mi PARK
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society 2025;66(3):158-163
Purpose:
To evaluate the characteristics, anatomical success rate, and factors that may affect the anatomical success of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment in patients in their 20s.
Methods:
We retrospectively analyzed the medical records of patients aged 20-29 years who underwent surgery for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment from January 2018 to December 2022. We examined factors such as sex, age, duration of illness, preoperative best corrected visual acuity, presence of underlying diseases, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, lattice degeneration, macular involvement, extent of retinal detachment at diagnosis, axial length, and myopia level to explore their impact on surgical outcomes.
Results:
The study included 122 eyes. The mean age was 23.81 ± 2.82 years, and the average sphere power was -5.80 ± 3.71 diopters (D). The percentage of eyes with a refraction of ≤ -6.0 D came to 44.3% (54/122), and with ≤ -4.0 D it amounted to 72.1% (88/122). The average logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution (logMAR) best corrected visual acuity improved significantly from 0.52 ± 0.68 before surgery to 0.28 ± 0.45 after surgery. The primary surgical success rates were 92.0% for scleral buckling, 88.9% for vitrectomy, and 92.3% for combined scleral buckling and vitrectomy, with no significant factors related to anatomical success identified.
Conclusions
There was a high prevalence of moderate to severe myopia among patients in their 20s with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. However, no statistically significant correlation was found between the degree of myopia and anatomical success. Both functional and anatomical outcomes were generally favorable in these patients.
10.Suicidal Cases Involving Sodium Nitrite: Focus on Crime Scene and Investigation
Sekyung CHANG ; Suyeon JEON ; Hyeong Jin HAN ; Dong Gu KIM ; SungYong HWANG ; Hanbyeol KIM
Korean Journal of Legal Medicine 2025;49(1):28-33
Suicidal cases involving sodium nitrite have been reported worldwide. However, postmortem features, such as brownish or grayish livor mortis, remain difficult to interpret, especially as decomposition advances. Here, we present three fatal cases (2020-2023) presumably caused by sodium nitrite ingestion. In these cases, characteristic nitrite-induced changes were inconsistent or obscured by decomposition, but ingestion traces (cup or bottle near the decedents) were observed at each scene. Additionally, containers labeled “sodium nitrite” were found in two cases; however, since sodium nitrite is designated a suicide-hazardous material in South Korea, future scenes may rarely reveal such clear labeling. Although autopsy, including methemoglobin testing, can confirm the cause of death, any delay in the investigative process risks the loss of critical evidence about the ingestion process and other factors. This underscores the importance of focusing on early scene evidence, particularly ingestion traces, and conducting thorough chemical and forensic examinations. Our findings illustrate that timely detection of ingestion-related evidence and subsequent forensic analysis, in conjunction with autopsy results, can elucidate a decedent’s cause and manner of death and clarify any criminal implications.


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