1.Association between pharyngolaryngeal sensory function and quantitative videofluoroscopic measures in post-infratentorial stroke dysphagia
Xiangxiang ZHANG ; Meng DAI ; Hongmei WEN ; Jia QIAO ; Lian WANG ; Tingting JIANG ; Zulin DOU
Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2025;60(11):1370-1376
Objective:To investigate the relationship between the severity of pharyngolaryngeal sensory impairment and swallowing biomechanics as well as the risk of penetration-aspiration in patients with dysphagia following infratentorial stroke.Methods:This retrospective cross-sectional study enrolled 51 patients with dysphagia following infratentorial stroke hospitalized in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine of The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University between January 2022 and December 2023. Participants were categorized into three groups: normal sensation group [15 males, 2 females; age range 29-76 (56.0±13.3)years], diminished sensation group[16 males, 3 females; age range 38-80(62.0±11.8)years], and absent sensation group [14 males, 1 female; age range 44-75 (60.0±9.7)years]. All patients underwent laryngoscopy and videofluoroscopic swallowing study, which included pharyngolaryngeal sensory testing and Penetration-Aspiration Scale assessment. Swallowing temporal parameters were quantitatively analyzed. Group comparisons for different variable types were conducted using the Chi-square test, one-way ANOVA, and the Kruskal-Wallis test. The correlation between sensory groups and Penetration-Aspiration Scale scores was assessed using Spearman′s correlation analysis. Logistic regression was employed to analyze the impact of pharyngolaryngeal sensory function on penetration-aspiration events.Results:Among the 51 patients, 33.33% (17/51) had normal pharyngolaryngeal sensation, while, 66.67% (34/51) exhibited sensory impairment. The normal sensation group exhibited a significantly longer laryngeal vestibule closure (LVC) time [792 (643, 1 205) ms] compared to the diminished [528 (380, 776) ms] and absent sensation groups [380 (322, 404) ms] ( H=6.502, P=0.039). Additionally, the upper esophageal sphincter opening time was longer in the normal sensation group than in the absent sensation group [528 (371, 710) ms vs 182 (0, 710) ms, H=6.003, P=0.049]. Correlation analysis indicated a significant negative correlation between the severity of sensory impairment and Penetration-Aspiration Scale scores ( r=-0.366, P=0.008). Logistic regression analysis demonstrated that greater sensory impairment was an independent risk factor for penetration-aspiration ( OR=9.29, 95%CI=1.57-54.77, P=0.014). Conclusion:Pharyngolaryngeal sensory deficits are common after infratentorial stroke dysphagia and are significantly associated with impaired swallowing biomechanics and increased aspiration risk. The severity of sensory deficit is a key determinant of penetration-aspiration risk, highlighting its value in risk stratification and therapeutic decision-making for dysphagia.
2.The characteristics of intestinal flora and its correlation with peripheral blood microinflammatory factors in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis complicated with diabetes mellitus
Manjiao FU ; Jia LIU ; Huimin LIU ; Yi KANG ; An ZHAI ; Hongmei CHEN ; Liang CHEN ; Yuexi YUAN
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2025;46(14):1736-1741
Objective To investigate the characteristics of intestinal flora and its correlation with peripheral blood microinflammatory factors in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis complicated with diabetes mellitus(PTB-DM).Methods A total of 162 patients with PTB-DM admitted to the hospital from September 2022 to September 2024 were selected as the PTB-DM group,and another 150 healthy subjects who underwent physi-cal examinations during the same period in the hospital were selected as the control group.The clinical data of all research subjects was collected.The composition of intestinal flora of the research subjects was analyzed by using 16S rRNA gene sequencing technology.The levels of peripheral blood microinflammatory factors[inter-feron-γ(IFN-γ),interleukin-6(IL-6),and tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)]in all research subjects were detected.The clinical data,composition of intestinal flora and levels of microinflammatory factors of the PTB-DM group were compared with those of the control group.Spearman correlation analysis was used to analyze the correlation between the relative abundance of intestinal flora and the levels of peripheral blood microin-flammatory factors in patients with PTB-DM.Results The relative abundances of Bacteroidales and Clostridi-ales in the PTB-DM group were significantly lower than those in the control group,while the relative abun-dances of Enterobacterales and Actinobacteriales were significantly higher than those in the control group,and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).The levels of IFN-γ,IL-6 and TNF-α in the PTB-DM group were significantly higher than those in the control group,and the differences were statistically signifi-cant(P<0.05).The relative abundances of Bacteroidales and Clostridiales in the PTB-DM group were nega-tively correlated with the levels of IFN-γ,IL-6 and TNF-α.The relative abundances of Enterobacterales and Actinobacteriales were positively correlated with the levels of IFN-γ,IL-6 and TNF-α(all P<0.05).Conclu-sion There is a significant imbalance of intestinal flora in patients with PTB-DM,and the levels of microin-flammatory factors IFN-γ,IL-6 and TNF-α in peripheral blood are significantly increased,and are closely re-lated to the relative abundance of specific flora.
3.Multimodal ultrasound of the testis in differentiating subtypes of spermatogenic dysfunction:a preliminary study
Tingting LEI ; Gaoxiang FAN ; Penglin ZOU ; Chao JIA ; Hongmei LIANG ; Jun LIN ; Rong WU ; Lianfang DU ; Zheng LI ; Qiusheng SHI
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2025;34(8):678-685
Objective:To analyze the imaging features of testicular conventional ultrasonography(US),shear wave elastography(SWE),and contrast-enhanced ultrasonography(CEUS)in subtypes of spermatogenic dysfunction(focal,arrest,and exhausted),and to evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of testicular multimodal ultrasound.Methods:A prospective study enrolled 310 spermatogenic dysfunction patients(focal type group: n=77,arrest type group: n=20,exhaustive type group: n=213)and 30 healthy volunteers(control group)at Shanghai General Hospital between October 2023 and December 2024. All patients underwent preoperative testicular US,SWE,and CEUS examinations,followed by microdissection testicular sperm extraction. Ultrasound parameters were compared among groups,and receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves were plotted to assess the diagnostic efficacy of multimodal ultrasound for different subtypes. Results:①Testicular volume:The arrest group exhibited significantly greater volume compared to the focal group and the exhausted group(all P<0.05). No statistically significant difference was observed between the arrest group and the normal group( P>0.05). ②Mean Young's modulus(Emean):The arrest group exhibited significantly lower Emean compared with both the focal and exhausted groups(all P<0.05),but showed no significant difference versus the normal group( P>0.05). ③CEUS quantitative parameters:The arrival time(AT)and time to peak(TTP)in the exhausted group were higher than those in the normal group,while the peak intensity(PI)and area under the time-intensity curve(AUC)were lower(all P<0.05). No significant differences were found in AT,TTP,or AUC among the three spermatogenic dysfunction subgroups(all P>0.05). ④CEUS perfusion patterns:The focal group predominantly exhibited a mottled pattern(70.13%,54/77). Both the arrest group(90.00%,18/20)and the normal group(93.33%,28/30)predominantly exhibited an rich pattern. The exhausted group predominantly exhibited a sparse pattern(56.34%,120/213). ⑤ROC curve analysis showed that for differentiating the arrest group from the focal type group and the exhaustive type group,the combination of Emean,testicular volume,and CEUS perfusion pattern yielded an AUC of 0.931,with a sensitivity of 95.00% and specificity of 85.86%. For differentiating the focal type group from the exhaustive type group,the combination of testicular echogenicity,CEUS perfusion pattern,and Emean yielded an AUC of 0.833,with a sensitivity of 81.82% and specificity of 75.12%. Conclusions:Multimodal ultrasonography can comprehensively characterize the imaging features of different subtypes of spermatogenic dysfunction,holding promise as a noninvasive predictive tool.
4.Clinical efficacy and safety of CLAE regimen for refractory/relapsed T cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma: a prospective, multicenter, single-arm study
Yan LI ; Xian ZHANG ; Xiuhua SUN ; Jia SONG ; Rong ZHANG ; Ping YANG ; Wei WAN ; Fei DONG ; Jijun WANG ; Hongmei JING
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2025;46(11):1005-1013
Objective:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the CLAE (cladribine + cytarabine + etoposide) regimen in refractory/relapsed T cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma (R/R T-ALL/LBL) .Methods:Patients with R/R T-ALL/LBL received the CLAE regimen in a prospective, multicenter, single-arm clinical study or compassionate use. From March 2019 to August 2024, data from 25 patients (18 in the study across five centers and 7 receiving compassionate treatment in Peking University Third Hospital) were collected. Outcomes included objective response rate, complete response (CR) rate, partial response (PR) rate after 1–2 cycles, bridging to allo-HSCT, progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), and treatment-related adverse effects.Results:Median age was 29 years (range, 13–63) ; 17 were male. Among the 24 evaluable patients, CR rate was 33.3% overall and 41.2% among enrolled patients. Median OS and PFS time were 199 (46–1 310) and 49 (28–1 310) days, respectively. Cumulative OS rate at 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years was (52.1±10.2) %, (29.7±9.3) %, and (27.1±9.1) %, respectively; cumulative PFS rate was (32.6±9.6) %, (24.9±8.9) %, and (23.8±8.7) %, respectively. Among patients achieving CR or PR (8 cases), median OS and PFS were not reached. Cumulative OS rate at 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years was (86.8±12.0) %, (78.3±14.6) %, and (72.9±15.7) %, respectively, and the cumulative PFS rate was (86.4±12.1) %, (74.8±15.3) %, and (72.9±15.7) %, respectively. Adverse events were mainly hematologic; no treatment-related mortality occurred. Seven patients achieving CR were bridged to allo-HSCT, with 5 remaining in continuous remission.Conclusion:The CLAE regimen is safe and effective for R/R T-ALL/LBL, facilitating CR as a bridge to allo-HSCT and potentially improving patient prognosis.
5.Correlation of complex inflammation indexes and severity of acute ischemic stroke:an analysis of 278 cases
Hongmei SUN ; Yang LI ; Xiukun JIN ; Jianjun JIA ; Jing YANG ; Lüming ZHANG ; Peifu WANG
Chinese Journal of Geriatric Heart Brain and Vessel Diseases 2025;27(9):1225-1228
Objective To explore the correlation of complex inflammation indexes,neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio(NLR)and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio(PLR)with the severity of acute ische-mic stroke(AIS).Methods A total of 278 patients with brain MRI-confirmed AIS admitted in our department between March 2018 and September 2023 were enrolled retrospectively,and according to the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale(NIHSS)score at admission,they were divided into a mild stroke group(NIHSS score≤3,n=157)and a moderate-severe stroke group(NIHSS score>3,n=121).Clinical data and results of laboratory tests at admission were collec-ted,and NLR and PLR were calculated.Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to assess the association of NLR and PLR with AIS severity.Results Compared with the mild stroke group,the moderate-severe stroke group had significantly older age,larger proportions of atrial fibrillation and pre-morbid Modified Rankin Scale(mRS)score>1,higher NLR and PLR,and higher ratio of culprit large vessel stenosis,and a lower rate of transient ischemic attack(TIA)(P<0.05,P<0.01).Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that TIA(95%CI:0.017-0.455,P=0.004)was a protective factor,and pre-morbid mRS>1(95%CI:1.451-6.700,P=0.004),NLR(95%CI:1.041-1.346,P=0.010)and culprit large vessel stenosis(95%CI:1.370-4.415,P=0.003)were risk factors for the severity of AIS.Conclusion Inflammation is involved in the pathogenesis of AIS,and the complex inflammatory index,NLR may be an inde-pendent risk factor for the severity of AIS.
6.Association between pharyngolaryngeal sensory function and quantitative videofluoroscopic measures in post-infratentorial stroke dysphagia
Xiangxiang ZHANG ; Meng DAI ; Hongmei WEN ; Jia QIAO ; Lian WANG ; Tingting JIANG ; Zulin DOU
Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2025;60(11):1370-1376
Objective:To investigate the relationship between the severity of pharyngolaryngeal sensory impairment and swallowing biomechanics as well as the risk of penetration-aspiration in patients with dysphagia following infratentorial stroke.Methods:This retrospective cross-sectional study enrolled 51 patients with dysphagia following infratentorial stroke hospitalized in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine of The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University between January 2022 and December 2023. Participants were categorized into three groups: normal sensation group [15 males, 2 females; age range 29-76 (56.0±13.3)years], diminished sensation group[16 males, 3 females; age range 38-80(62.0±11.8)years], and absent sensation group [14 males, 1 female; age range 44-75 (60.0±9.7)years]. All patients underwent laryngoscopy and videofluoroscopic swallowing study, which included pharyngolaryngeal sensory testing and Penetration-Aspiration Scale assessment. Swallowing temporal parameters were quantitatively analyzed. Group comparisons for different variable types were conducted using the Chi-square test, one-way ANOVA, and the Kruskal-Wallis test. The correlation between sensory groups and Penetration-Aspiration Scale scores was assessed using Spearman′s correlation analysis. Logistic regression was employed to analyze the impact of pharyngolaryngeal sensory function on penetration-aspiration events.Results:Among the 51 patients, 33.33% (17/51) had normal pharyngolaryngeal sensation, while, 66.67% (34/51) exhibited sensory impairment. The normal sensation group exhibited a significantly longer laryngeal vestibule closure (LVC) time [792 (643, 1 205) ms] compared to the diminished [528 (380, 776) ms] and absent sensation groups [380 (322, 404) ms] ( H=6.502, P=0.039). Additionally, the upper esophageal sphincter opening time was longer in the normal sensation group than in the absent sensation group [528 (371, 710) ms vs 182 (0, 710) ms, H=6.003, P=0.049]. Correlation analysis indicated a significant negative correlation between the severity of sensory impairment and Penetration-Aspiration Scale scores ( r=-0.366, P=0.008). Logistic regression analysis demonstrated that greater sensory impairment was an independent risk factor for penetration-aspiration ( OR=9.29, 95%CI=1.57-54.77, P=0.014). Conclusion:Pharyngolaryngeal sensory deficits are common after infratentorial stroke dysphagia and are significantly associated with impaired swallowing biomechanics and increased aspiration risk. The severity of sensory deficit is a key determinant of penetration-aspiration risk, highlighting its value in risk stratification and therapeutic decision-making for dysphagia.
7.Clinical efficacy and safety of CLAE regimen for refractory/relapsed T cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma: a prospective, multicenter, single-arm study
Yan LI ; Xian ZHANG ; Xiuhua SUN ; Jia SONG ; Rong ZHANG ; Ping YANG ; Wei WAN ; Fei DONG ; Jijun WANG ; Hongmei JING
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2025;46(11):1005-1013
Objective:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the CLAE (cladribine + cytarabine + etoposide) regimen in refractory/relapsed T cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma (R/R T-ALL/LBL) .Methods:Patients with R/R T-ALL/LBL received the CLAE regimen in a prospective, multicenter, single-arm clinical study or compassionate use. From March 2019 to August 2024, data from 25 patients (18 in the study across five centers and 7 receiving compassionate treatment in Peking University Third Hospital) were collected. Outcomes included objective response rate, complete response (CR) rate, partial response (PR) rate after 1–2 cycles, bridging to allo-HSCT, progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), and treatment-related adverse effects.Results:Median age was 29 years (range, 13–63) ; 17 were male. Among the 24 evaluable patients, CR rate was 33.3% overall and 41.2% among enrolled patients. Median OS and PFS time were 199 (46–1 310) and 49 (28–1 310) days, respectively. Cumulative OS rate at 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years was (52.1±10.2) %, (29.7±9.3) %, and (27.1±9.1) %, respectively; cumulative PFS rate was (32.6±9.6) %, (24.9±8.9) %, and (23.8±8.7) %, respectively. Among patients achieving CR or PR (8 cases), median OS and PFS were not reached. Cumulative OS rate at 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years was (86.8±12.0) %, (78.3±14.6) %, and (72.9±15.7) %, respectively, and the cumulative PFS rate was (86.4±12.1) %, (74.8±15.3) %, and (72.9±15.7) %, respectively. Adverse events were mainly hematologic; no treatment-related mortality occurred. Seven patients achieving CR were bridged to allo-HSCT, with 5 remaining in continuous remission.Conclusion:The CLAE regimen is safe and effective for R/R T-ALL/LBL, facilitating CR as a bridge to allo-HSCT and potentially improving patient prognosis.
8.Correlation of complex inflammation indexes and severity of acute ischemic stroke:an analysis of 278 cases
Hongmei SUN ; Yang LI ; Xiukun JIN ; Jianjun JIA ; Jing YANG ; Lüming ZHANG ; Peifu WANG
Chinese Journal of Geriatric Heart Brain and Vessel Diseases 2025;27(9):1225-1228
Objective To explore the correlation of complex inflammation indexes,neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio(NLR)and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio(PLR)with the severity of acute ische-mic stroke(AIS).Methods A total of 278 patients with brain MRI-confirmed AIS admitted in our department between March 2018 and September 2023 were enrolled retrospectively,and according to the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale(NIHSS)score at admission,they were divided into a mild stroke group(NIHSS score≤3,n=157)and a moderate-severe stroke group(NIHSS score>3,n=121).Clinical data and results of laboratory tests at admission were collec-ted,and NLR and PLR were calculated.Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to assess the association of NLR and PLR with AIS severity.Results Compared with the mild stroke group,the moderate-severe stroke group had significantly older age,larger proportions of atrial fibrillation and pre-morbid Modified Rankin Scale(mRS)score>1,higher NLR and PLR,and higher ratio of culprit large vessel stenosis,and a lower rate of transient ischemic attack(TIA)(P<0.05,P<0.01).Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that TIA(95%CI:0.017-0.455,P=0.004)was a protective factor,and pre-morbid mRS>1(95%CI:1.451-6.700,P=0.004),NLR(95%CI:1.041-1.346,P=0.010)and culprit large vessel stenosis(95%CI:1.370-4.415,P=0.003)were risk factors for the severity of AIS.Conclusion Inflammation is involved in the pathogenesis of AIS,and the complex inflammatory index,NLR may be an inde-pendent risk factor for the severity of AIS.
9.Multimodal ultrasound of the testis in differentiating subtypes of spermatogenic dysfunction:a preliminary study
Tingting LEI ; Gaoxiang FAN ; Penglin ZOU ; Chao JIA ; Hongmei LIANG ; Jun LIN ; Rong WU ; Lianfang DU ; Zheng LI ; Qiusheng SHI
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2025;34(8):678-685
Objective:To analyze the imaging features of testicular conventional ultrasonography(US),shear wave elastography(SWE),and contrast-enhanced ultrasonography(CEUS)in subtypes of spermatogenic dysfunction(focal,arrest,and exhausted),and to evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of testicular multimodal ultrasound.Methods:A prospective study enrolled 310 spermatogenic dysfunction patients(focal type group: n=77,arrest type group: n=20,exhaustive type group: n=213)and 30 healthy volunteers(control group)at Shanghai General Hospital between October 2023 and December 2024. All patients underwent preoperative testicular US,SWE,and CEUS examinations,followed by microdissection testicular sperm extraction. Ultrasound parameters were compared among groups,and receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves were plotted to assess the diagnostic efficacy of multimodal ultrasound for different subtypes. Results:①Testicular volume:The arrest group exhibited significantly greater volume compared to the focal group and the exhausted group(all P<0.05). No statistically significant difference was observed between the arrest group and the normal group( P>0.05). ②Mean Young's modulus(Emean):The arrest group exhibited significantly lower Emean compared with both the focal and exhausted groups(all P<0.05),but showed no significant difference versus the normal group( P>0.05). ③CEUS quantitative parameters:The arrival time(AT)and time to peak(TTP)in the exhausted group were higher than those in the normal group,while the peak intensity(PI)and area under the time-intensity curve(AUC)were lower(all P<0.05). No significant differences were found in AT,TTP,or AUC among the three spermatogenic dysfunction subgroups(all P>0.05). ④CEUS perfusion patterns:The focal group predominantly exhibited a mottled pattern(70.13%,54/77). Both the arrest group(90.00%,18/20)and the normal group(93.33%,28/30)predominantly exhibited an rich pattern. The exhausted group predominantly exhibited a sparse pattern(56.34%,120/213). ⑤ROC curve analysis showed that for differentiating the arrest group from the focal type group and the exhaustive type group,the combination of Emean,testicular volume,and CEUS perfusion pattern yielded an AUC of 0.931,with a sensitivity of 95.00% and specificity of 85.86%. For differentiating the focal type group from the exhaustive type group,the combination of testicular echogenicity,CEUS perfusion pattern,and Emean yielded an AUC of 0.833,with a sensitivity of 81.82% and specificity of 75.12%. Conclusions:Multimodal ultrasonography can comprehensively characterize the imaging features of different subtypes of spermatogenic dysfunction,holding promise as a noninvasive predictive tool.
10.Analysis of cases of reinfection of past SARS-CoV-2 patients in Pudong New Area of Shanghai
Ge ZHANG ; Anran ZHANG ; Yilin JIA ; Li ZHANG ; Lipeng HAO ; Hongmei XU ; Yuanping WANG ; Chuchu YE ; Bo LIU ; Weiping ZHU ; Yixin ZHOU
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;36(2):117-122
ObjectiveTo identify the rate, population characteristics, and vaccination history of repeat infections among previously infected people in the current epidemic based on the rate of repeat infection and population characteristics of different mutant strains at different times in Pudong New Area of Shanghai, and to provide reference for the prevention and control strategies of novel coronavirus repeat infections. MethodsA total of 9 250 investigated subjects were randomly selected from the new cases of asymptomatic infection and confirmed cases reported by Pudong New Area from March to May 2022. The investigation mainly focused on demographic characteristics, nucleic acid or antigen test results, and symptoms after infection. The repeat infection rates among different populations were compared, and logistic regression was used to analyze the impact of gender, age, and vaccination status on repeat infections. ResultsThe survey sample of 9 250 people had a response rate of 81.85%. There were 4 043 males (53.40%) and 3 528 females (46.60%), with a median age of 34 years old (P25, P75: 7, 61). The overall vaccine uptake rate was 59.44% (4 500/7 571). In December of 2022, there were 563 cases of repeat infection, with an infection rate of 7.44%. The lowest rate of repeat infection was seen in the 3‒ year-old group (2.86%) and the highest rate in the 30‒ year-old group (12.42%), with significant differences between different age groups. The repeated infection rate for those who had completed their vaccinations was significantly lower (6.57%) compared to those who had not (7.11%). The age groups of 3‒ years, 70‒79 years, as well as individuals who completed full vaccination and received booster shots were protective factors against repeat infections. ConclusionThe overall rate of reinfection among the infected in Shanghai during the spring of 2022 was low in the outbreak of the Omicron variant, and the rate of reinfection in the 3‒ year-old group was significantly lower than in other age groups. Completing the full course of vaccination significantly reduces the risk of reinfection. Although the reinfection rate is high in individuals who received booster shots, it remains a mitigating factor compared to those who do not receive the vaccine. It is recommended to continue monitoring reinfections in key populations and further strengthen immunization efforts.

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