1.Signal mining of adverse reactions associated with macrolide antibiotics in pediatric patients based on the FAERS database
Zhenpo ZHANG ; Jiaxin HE ; Jingping ZHENG ; Yuting WANG ; Lin MA ; Ling SU
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice and Service 2026;44(3):160-166
Objective To explore the adverse event signals of children using macrolide drugs (azithromycin, clarithromycin, and erythromycin), and provide reference for rational medicine use in clinical practice. Methods Data from children under 12 years old were extracted from the US FAERS database spanning from the first quarter of 2004 to the second quarter of 2023. The adverse drug reaction (ADR) signal mining for three macrolide antibiotics was conducted using the Reporting Odds Ratio (ROR) and Bayesian Confidence Propagation Neural Network (BCPNN) methods. Special emphasis was placed on analyzing and contrasting the differences in adverse events among the three drugs. Results A total of 1 615 reports for children under 12 years old were retrieved from the FAERS database, including 1 024 reports of azithromycin, 460 reports of clarithromycin, and 131 reports of erythromycin. Among azithromycin and erythromycin, there were more reports from boys than girls, while for clarithromycin, there were more reports from girls than boys. Oral administration was the most common route of administration for all three drugs. Regarding the outcome of adverse events reported, azithromycin and clarithromycin were primarily associated with other serious adverse events, whereas erythromycin was mainly associated with hospitalization and other serious adverse events. The number of adverse events reported decreased with increasing age, with a higher number of reports in the 0-3 age group. Using the ROR and BCPNN methods for signal detection, 86 signals were identified for azithromycin, 91 for clarithromycin, and 34 for erythromycin. These signals involved 22 System Organ Classes (SOCs), with azithromycin mainly concentrated in skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders (n=21), clarithromycin in gastrointestinal disorders (n=15), and erythromycin in gastrointestinal disorders (n=8). Twenty-four signals of moderate to high risk were detected, with 13 for azithromycin, 9 for clarithromycin, and 2 for erythromycin. Conclusion The adverse events induced by the three drugs with different risks in different systems. When clinically treating Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia in children, the risk profiles of drugs in different systems should be considered, and personalized dosing should be implemented.
2.Integrating Transcriptomics and 3D Organoids to Investigate Mechanism of Periplaneta americana Extract Against Lung Adenocarcinoma
Qiong MA ; Chunxia HUANG ; Jiawei HE ; Yuting BAI ; Xingyue LIU ; Yuxuan XIONG ; Yang ZHONG ; Hengzhou LAI ; Yuling JIANG ; Xueke LI ; Qian WANG ; Yifeng REN ; Xi FU ; Funeng GENG ; Taoqing WU ; Ping XIAO ; Fengming YOU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(11):124-132
ObjectiveTo evaluate the antitumor activity of Periplaneta americana extract(PAE) against human-derived lung adenocarcinoma organoids(LUAD-PDOs) and to elucidate its potential mechanism based on transcriptomics. MethodsFresh tumor and adjacent normal tissues from patients with LUAD were collected to construct LUAD-PDOs and normal lung organoid(Nor-PDOs) models using 3D organoid culture technology. The effective intervention concentration of PAE was determined using the cell counting kit-8(CCK-8) assay. Experimental groups included the model group(LUAD-PDOs), normal group, model administration group(LUAD-PDOs+PAE), and normal administration group(Nor-PDOs+PAE). Hematoxylin-eosin(HE) staining was used to observe the pathological structures of PDOs, immunohistochemistry(IHC) was performed to detect the expressions of the proliferation marker Ki-67 and lung adenocarcinoma differentiation markers cytokeratin-7(CK-7) and Napsin A, TUNEL staining was applied to detect cell apoptosis. RNA sequencing(RNA-Seq) was conducted to identify differentially expressed genes(DEGs), followed by Gene Ontology(GO), Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG), and Gene Set Enrichment Analysis(GSEA), alongside protein-protein interaction(PPI) network analysis to screen core mechanisms. Finally, key targets were validated by integrating external database analysis with immunofluorescence(IF). ResultsNor-PDOs and LUAD-PDOs that highly recapitulated the pathological characteristics of the primary tissues were successfully established. The CCK-8 assay determined that the effective intervention concentration of PAE was 16 g·L-1. Morphological observation showed that Nor-PDOs exhibited lumen-forming structures, whereas LUAD-PDOs displayed dense, solid structures. CCK-8 and TUNEL assays revealed that, compared with the model group, PAE intervention inhibited the proliferation of LUAD-PDOs and promoted apoptosis in LUAD cells, while showing no significant effect on the viability of Nor-PDOs. Transcriptomic analysis identified 719 DEGs that were significantly reversed after PAE intervention(347 up-regulated and 372 down-regulated)(P<0.05). GO enrichment analysis indicated that DEGs in the model administration group were significantly enriched in biological processes related to cell cycle regulation compared to the model group. KEGG pathway analysis revealed that PAE affected pathways related to proliferation and metabolism, including pathways in cancer and the p53 signaling pathway. GSEA further confirmed that PAE significantly enhanced the activity of the p53 signaling pathway(P<0.05). PPI network analysis indicated that breast cancer type 1 susceptibility protein(BRCA1) and checkpoint kinase 1(CHEK1) were the core down-regulated targets in the p53 pathway. IF verified the high expression of BRCA1 and CHEK1 in LUAD-PDOs and their significant downregulation after PAE intervention(P<0.05). Furthermore, survival analysis based on The Cancer Genome Atlas(TCGA) database indicated that low expression of BRCA1 and CHEK1 was significantly associated with prolonged overall survival in patients with LUAD(P<0.05). ConclusionPAE effectively inhibits proliferation of LUAD-PDOs and promotes their apoptosis, its anti-tumor mechanism is potentially associated with the activation of the p53 signaling pathway, with BRCA1 and CHEK1 genes likely serving as key downstream targets for the effects of PAE.
3.Mechanism of Bushen huoxue formula in improving pregnancy outcomes in mice with antiphospholipid antibody-related recurrent spontaneous abortion
Yongmei HAN ; Tianwei CUI ; Jundan XIE ; Xinyu HE ; Yuting GONG ; Manman WANG
China Pharmacy 2026;37(11):1408-1415
OBJECTIVE To investigate the mechanism of Bushen huoxue formula in improving pregnancy outcomes in mice with antiphospholipid antibody-related recurrent spontaneous abortion (aPL-RSA). METHODS SPF female BALB/c mice were randomly divided into normal control group, adjuvant control group, model group, and Bushen huoxue formula group. The aPL-RSA mouse model was established by immunization with β 2 glycoproteinⅠcombined with Freund’s adjuvant. From gestational day 0, the Bushen huoxue formula group was administered 1.653 6 g/(kg·d) of the prescription by gavage, while the other three groups received an equal volume of normal saline, twice daily for 15 consecutive days. The uterine appearance of pregnant mice was observed; individual embryo weight was recorded, and the embryo resorption rate was calculated. The proportion of activated CD41 + CD62p + platelets in platelet-rich plasma (PRP) was detected. Serum levels of thromboxane B2 (TXB2) and platelet factor 4 (PF4) were measured. Morphological changes of placental tissue were observed. The cell apoptosis rate of placental tissue was detected. The levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) content, tot al superoxide dismutase (T-SOD) activity, the interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and IL-18, the protein expressions of matrix metalloproteinase-3 (MMP-3), MMP-9, nuclear proliferation antigen-67 (Ki67), superoxide dismutase 2 (SOD2), Nod-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3), apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing a CARD (ASC), and caspase-1, as well as the mRNA expressions of superoxide dismutase 2(SOD2), NLRP3, ASC and caspase-1 of placental tissue were detected. RESULTS Compared with the normal control group and adjuvant control group, the model group showed significant decreases in individual embryo weight, T-SOD activity of placental tissue, and relative expression levels of SOD2 mRNA and protein ( P <0.05); while significant increases were observed in embryo resorption rate, proportion of activated CD41 + CD62p + platelets in PRP, serum levels of TXB2 and PF4, placental cell apoptosis rate, MDA content in placental tissue, relative protein expressions of MMP-3, MMP-9 and Ki67, relative protein and mRNA expression levels of NLRP3, ASC and caspase-1 as well as IL-1β and IL-18 levels ( P <0.05). The model group also exhibited irregular uterine morphology with localized atrophy in some uterine horns; placental tissue showed fragmentation of decidual cells, extensive vacuolization and necrosis of trophoblast cells in the labyrinthine zone, accompanied by vascular reduction. After intervention with Bushen huoxue formula, the above indicators were significantly reversed ( P <0.05), and uterine morphology and pathological damage were markedly improved. CONCLUSIONS Bushen huoxue formula can effectively improve pregnancy outcomes in aPL-RSA model mice, and its mechanism may be closely related to inhibiting platelet activation, reducing oxidative stress injury, enhancing trophoblast cell function, and suppressing the inflammatory response mediated by the NLRP3 inflammasome pathway.
4.Legislative implications for China from the U.S. Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
Xuechun WANG ; Min ZHANG ; Chuning HE ; Yuting TANG ; Jing WU
China Occupational Medicine 2025;52(3):330-335
Objective To put forward relevant national legislative proposals for preventing workplace violence (WPV) in the healthcare industry by comparing the current legal practices of China and the United States. Methods The Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Act") of the United States was translated and analyzed. The relevant normative legal documents in China were systematically reviewed to compare the legislative differences in the prevention and control of WPV against health care workers. Results The Act aims to establish an employer-driven legal framework for WPV prevention and control. China has no specific legislation for WPV, but has established partial legislation for protecting healthcare workers from external violence through various legal practices. The "Act" regards WPV as an occupational hazard and adopts the priority control order to carry out the prevention and control of WPV. In contrast, China's legislation for WPV approach emphasizes public security and undermines occupational health, treating WPV merely as a work-related injury or accident with limited protection. This gap reveals divergent priorities for legal interests. Conclusion China should integrate WPV prevention and control into the occupational health legal framework through revising existing laws, advancing dedicated legislation, and ratifying relevant international conventions, to strengthen the occupational health legal system. All stakeholders should clarify the responsibilities for WPV prevention and control of healthcare workers, and ensure comprehensive legislative response.
5.Study on the value of T-piece resuscitator as a respiratory support strategy for the transpot of critically ill premature infants
Yuting GUO ; Ming GUO ; Bin LIU ; Jinyan WENG ; Qifeng ZHOU ; Xiyu HE
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2025;32(5):358-363
Objective:To evaluate the effectiveness of T-piece resuscitator as a respiratory support strategy during the transport of critically ill premature infants,and to provide a scientific basis for clinical decision-making.Methods:A total of 280 critically ill premature newborns hospitalized in the NICU of Fifth Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital from January 2017 to December 2023 were included.Infants were categorized into three groups based on the respiratory support method given during transport: the ventilator group(108 cases),the T-piece group(102 cases),and the resuscitation sac group(70 cases).The transport distance,general condition at birth,prenatal conditions,dyspnea symptoms at admission,blood gas analysis results,clinical diagnosis,clinical intervations,and related treatment among the three groups were retrospectively analyzed.Results:There were no significant differences in the transport distance,the number of endotrached intubations during transport,the main complications during pregnancy,the general condition at birth,and the history of asphyxia among the three groups(all P>0.05).The incidence of triple-concave sign at admission in T-piece group was significantly lower than that in resuscitation sac group (41.7% vs.62.9%, P=0.005),and the arterial carbon dioxide tension(PaCO 2) at admission was also significantly lower in T-piece group than that in resuscitation sac group[(41.194±8.720) mmHg vs.(45.360±13.998) mmHg, P=0.034].Furthermore,the T-piece group had significantly lower rates of type II respiratory failure(0.9% vs.22.9%),respiratory acidosis(9.3% vs.27.1%),hypoxemia(7.4% vs.28.6%),hyperoxygen partial pressure(1.9% vs.28.6%),neonatal respiratory distress syndrome(66.7% vs.87.1%),and intracranial hemorrhage(18.5% vs.38.6%) during hospitalization compared to the resuscitation sac group (all P<0.05).The proportion of tracheal intubations(63.9% vs.87.1%) and the time of using non-invasive ventilator[1.0(1.0,2.0)d vs.1.0(1.0,6.0)d] were also significantly lower in T-piece group compared to the resuscitation sac group(both P<0.05).Compared with the respiratory group,there were no statistically significant differences in the aforementioned indicators for the T-piece group. Conclusion:The T-piece resuscitator can provide stable and adjustable positive end-inspiratory pressure and positive expiratory pressure,as well as a stable inspired oxygen flow rate,without increasing the risk of invasive procedures and severe complications.Its application during the transport and treatment of critically ill premature infants has definite clinical value.
6.Role of"HA coat"in modulating stemness and endocrine resistance in ER+breast cancer
Shiyi WU ; Si CHEN ; Bohan LIU ; Yuting LIU ; Yiwen LIU ; Yiqing HE ; Yan DU ; Guoliang ZHANG ; Qian GUO ; Feng GAO ; Cuixia YANG
Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(Medical Science) 2025;45(10):1298-1307
Objective·To determine hyaluronan(HA)expression in the endocrine-resistant microenvironment of estrogen receptor-positive(ER+)breast cancer and elucidate its impact on the acquired resistance.Methods·Chemiluminescent immunoassay was used to quantify HA levels in the culture supernatants of fulvestrant-resistant breast cancer cells.An immunofluorescence(IF)assay was performed to visualize the colocalization of CD44 and HA in MCF7/FulR cells.Using an established adaptive endocrine-resistant breast cancer mouse model,HA expression in resistant breast cancer tissues was assessed by immunohistochemistry(IHC)assay.Single-cell RNA sequencing(scRNA-seq)and RNA sequencing(RNA-seq)were conducted to examine transcriptomic profiles and alterations in HA-related genes in resistant breast cancer cells.Flow cytometry(FCM)was utilized to measure the proportion of CD44+CD24-cells in MCF7/FulR.The correlation between HA synthesis genes and cell stemness was investigated in clinical ER+breast cancers from GEO data sets.Hyaluronidase(HAase)treatment was applied to remove the"HA coat",and RT-qPCR and Western blotting analysis were carried out to monitor changes in stemness-related molecules.CCK-8 assays,flow cytometry(FCM),and Hoechst 33258 staining were performed to determine changes in apoptosis and fulvestrant efficiency after HAase treatment.Results·IF results revealed that compared with MCF7 cells,the"HA coat"on the surface of MCF7/FulR cells was significantly thickened.IHC demonstrated markedly increased HA retention in fulvestrant-resistant mouse breast cancer tissues.ScRNA-seq and RNA-seq analyses indicated elevated expression of stemness-related genes and HA synthesis-associated genes in fulvestrant-resistant breast cancer cells.Correlation analysis revealed a positive association between HA synthesis and cancer stemness in ER+breast cancer.IF and RT-qPCR results demonstrated that removing the HA coating from the surface of MCF7/FulR cells led to a significant reduction in the expression of stemness-related molecules;concurrently,CCK-8 assays,FCM analysis,and Hoechst 33258 staining revealed that"HA coat"clearance reduced MCF7/FulR'tolerance to fulvestrant and increased apoptosis.Conclusion·Endocrine-resistant breast cancer cells develop an enriched"HA coat",which promotes stemness in fulvestrant-resistant tumors.Disruption of this HA coat through HAase treatment effectively reduces cell stemness,induces apoptosis,and re-sensitizes breast cancer cells to fulvestrant.
7.Prediction of MGMT Promoter Methylation in Glioma Using Diffusion MRI-Based Habitat Subregion Analysis
Huinan XIAO ; Kaiji DENG ; Wanyi ZHENG ; Zhenxing WU ; Yuting SHI ; Yingying HE ; Xue XU ; Yunjing XUE ; Rifeng JIANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging 2025;33(9):936-947
Purpose To evaluate the predictive performance of mean apparent propagator-magnetic resonance imaging(MAP-MRI)combined with habitat analysis for determining O6-methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase(MGMT)promoter methylation status in glioma.Materials and Methods This retrospective study analyzed MRI and clinical data from 55 patients with surgically confirmed glioma at Fujian Medical University Union Hospital from January 2019 to December 2023.All patients underwent structural and diffusion-weighted imaging.Three-dimensional volumes of interest were delineated in the tumor solid region using ImageJ software.The nn-FAE tool was used to segment the tumor solid region into two habitat subregions based on mean diffusivity(MD)maps:high-MD and low-MD habitats.Average diffusion parameter values were extracted from the entire tumor solid region and each habitat subregion.Differences in parameters between methylated and unmethylated groups were compared,and the area under the curve was calculated.Results Among 55 patients,significant differences were observed in all MAP-MRI parameters and MD in the tumor solid region and low-MD habitat,as well as all parameters in the high-MD habitat between methylated and unmethylated groups(t/Z=-3.780-3.153,all P<0.05).The return-to-origin probability(RTOP)in the low-MD habitat demonstrated the highest diagnostic performance,with the area under the curve improving from 0.771 before habitat analysis to 0.827 after habitat analysis.In the high-grade subgroup,significant differences were observed in return-to-axis probability(RTAP)and RTOP in the tumor solid region;RTOP,non-Gaussianity,non-Gaussianity axial,and RTAP in the low-MD habitat;and non-Gaussianity in the high-MD habitat(t/Z=-2.820--1.976,all P<0.05).RTOP in the low-MD habitat again showed optimal diagnostic efficacy(the area under the curve 0.725 before habitat analysis,0.798 after).Multivariate analysis identified RTAP and RTOP in the tumor solid region and low-MD habitat as independent predictors of MGMT methylation.Conclusion MAP-MRI diffusion parameters demonstrate the ability to predict MGMT promoter methylation status in glioma,with superior performance compared with diffusion tensor imaging.Habitat imaging further enhances the predictive efficacy of MAP-MRI parameters for MGMT promoter methylation.
8.Application Progress of Texture Analysis in Cardiac CT Imaging
Shuang LI ; Yuting GUO ; Yi HE
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging 2025;33(9):1020-1024
CT is a commonly used method for cardiac examination,which can provide anatomical information to assist disease diagnosis accurately.Omics has been proved that it is reliable to convert image data into repeatable quantitative data.Texture analysis can obtain tissue characteristics by analyzing data,and further interpret information such as heart muscle,pericoronary fat and coronary plaque,thereby improving the diagnosis rate of diseases.This review summarizes the research status of texture analysis in cardiac CT imaging.
9.Best evidence summary for prevention and management of high-output ileostomy
Qing ZHANG ; Haiyan HU ; Xin YIN ; Xiaoshuang ZHAO ; Yuting XU ; Tingting HE ; Jianan SUN
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2025;41(29):2301-2307
Objective:To retrieve, appraise and synthesize evidence regarding the prevention and management of high-output ileostomy in post-enterostomy patients, thereby providing a scientific reference for clinical practice.Methods:A computerized search was conducted, systematically exploring national and international databases, as well as the websites of pertinent associations, to gather evidence relevant to the topic. The literature types included clinical decision-making, evidence summaries, guidelines, expert consensus, and systematic reviews. The search timeframe was established from the date of database construction until 23 August 2024. The methodological quality assessment of the literature, along with the extraction and synthesis of the evidence, was performed by two independent researchers utilizing established criteria and adhering to rigorous standards.Results:A total of 13 papers were included in the review, comprising one clinical decision, four guidelines, and eight systematic reviews. Eighteen pieces of best evidence were distilled and summarized across six key areas: diagnosis and risk identification, fluid/diet/nutrition management, medication administration, skin management, monitoring and health education, and follow-up care.Conclusions:The clinical practice rationale for the prevention and management of high-output ileostomy in post-enterostomy patients, when summarized, would offer scientific and effective evidence-based support for practice changes by clinical care staff. The practical application and translation of this evidence should thoroughly consider the nuances of clinical practice in China, as well as individual patient differences, to ensure the effective implementation of the best evidence for maximizing patient benefit.
10.Risk analysis of adverse immune reconstitution in HIV/AIDS patients after antiviral therapy based on random forest model
Xiaoshan HE ; Hongbiao HOU ; Yuting JIANG
Immunological Journal 2025;41(4):274-278
Objective A random forest model was used to analyze the risk of immune reconstitution dysfunction(INR)after antiviral therapy(HAART)in HIV/AIDS patients.Methods A total of 67 HIV/AIDS patients treated in our hospital from January 2019 to December 2022 were selected and all of them received HAART treatment.After 18 months of follow-up,patients were divided into INR group and non-INR group according to prognosis.The clinical data of the two groups were compared,and the importance of the indicators affecting INR in patients was ranked by random forest model,and the related factors affecting INR in HIV/AIDS patients after HAART were analyzed by Logistic regression model.Results During the follow-up period of 18 months,a total of 13(19.40%)of 67 HIV/AIDS patients developed INR.There were statistically significant differences in the time interval from diagnosis to treatment and baseline CD4+T lymphocyte count between INR group and non-INR group(P<0.05).Random-forest model results showed that variables were ranked in descending order of importance as baseline CD4+T lymphocyte count and time interval between diagnosis and treatment.Logistic multivariate regression analysis showed that more than 1 year between diagnosis and treatment and baseline CD4+T lymphocyte count≤ 200/μl are all risk factors for INR in HIV/AIDS patients after HAART treatment(P<0.05).Conclusion More than 1 year between diagnosis and treatment and baseline CD4+T lymphocyte count≤200/μl are all risk factors for INR in HIV/AIDS patients after HAART.In addition,the random forest model is of great significance for health care workers to identify high-risk groups of INR after HAART and formulate intervention plans.

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