1.Existentialist philosophical analysis of existential distress in advanced cancer patients
Hongtao ZHENG ; Wei WANG ; Huafang LI
Chinese Medical Ethics 2026;39(3):345-350
Existentialist philosophy focuses on human existence, explores subjectivity and uniqueness, and highlights the value of human existence. Advanced cancer patients generally suffer immense existential distress, each with their own modes of appearance and numerous possibilities. From the perspective of existentialist philosophy, targeting the group of advanced cancer patients, this paper clarified the analysis of “Dasein” (holistic phenomenon and modes of appearance). Through recognition (achieving to deepen the inner scope of the subject and object) and comprehension (seeking appropriate “self-knowledge”), it introduced the planning of variable possibilities. Subsequently, based on the patients’ pre-possessing, pre-seeing, and pre-grasping, explanatory activities were carried out to complete the “self-formation” in the planning. Ultimately, it facilitated the realization of existential meaning in the presupposition and proposed actionable clinical practices (meaning therapy and emotional touch therapy) to alleviate the existential distress of advanced cancer patients.
2.Clinical study of salvage second allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in 17 cases
Wenqiong WANG ; Wei LIU ; Huihui LIU ; Xiaoying YANG ; Shuanglian XIE ; Hongtao LING ; Yiming ZHAO ; Yujun DONG
Organ Transplantation 2026;17(1):124-132
Objective To summarize and analyze the efficacy and influencing factors of second allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) for acute leukemia relapsing after the first allo-HSCT. Methods Clinical data of 17 patients with acute leukemia who underwent second allo-HSCT at Peking University First Hospital from January 2005 to December 2024 were retrospectively analyzed. Results Among the 17 patients, 7 achieved long-term disease-free survival after second transplantation. The median progression-free survival after successful second transplantation was 7 months (range 8 days to 69 months). The relapse fatality was 24%, and the transplant-related fatality was 35%. Conclusions Second transplantation is an effective treatment for relapsed and refractory acute leukemia, but the relapse fatality and transplant-related fatality remain high. Patient age, time of relapse after the first transplantation and disease status before second transplantation are all factors that affect the efficacy of second transplantation. Younger age, late relapse and complete remission of disease before second transplantation are all beneficial for long-term disease-free survival after second transplantation.
3.Analysis of changes in visual function before and after small incision lenticule extraction in patients with different degrees of myopia
Meiluo ZHANG ; Chunyu TIAN ; Liexi JIA ; Qinghua YANG ; Hongtao ZHANG ; Hui CUI ; Mengyu PENG ; Ruihua WEI
International Eye Science 2025;25(6):980-985
AIM: To analyze the changes in binocular visual function before and after small incision lenticule extraction(SMILE)in patients with different degrees of myopia.METHODS:A prospective non-randomized controlled study was conducted. A total of 94 patients(188 eyes)who visited the refractive outpatient department of the ophthalmology department of the General Hospital of the PLA from June 2022 to June 2023 and voluntarily chose SMILE were consecutively included. They were grouped according to the degree of myopia, including 24 cases(48 eyes)in the low myopia group(-3.00 D
4.Research progresses of deep learning in oral cone beam CT
Yingqi SHI ; Ping CHEN ; Mei REN ; Weiqi LI ; Yue GE ; Hongtao WEI
Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy 2025;22(1):58-62
Deep learning(DL)technology has strong ability for acquiring and learning information,which has been widely used in the field of stomatology imaging,such as segmentation of oral and surrounding structures,diagnosis of tooth and dental pulp diseases,perioperative evaluation of implant surgery,localization of craniomaxillofacial markers,evaluation of temporomandibular joint diseases and maxillary sinus diseases,etc.,contributing to accurate and efficient individualized diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases.The research progresses of DL in oral cone beam CT were reviewed in this article.
5.Ileal injury secondary to percutaneous nephrolithotomy:a case report and literature review
Xudong LIU ; Qiang XU ; Jianbin YIN ; Shiyuan DUAN ; Hongtao HU ; Taichao SONG ; Shaoshun WEI ; Zaoming HUANG
Journal of Modern Urology 2025;30(7):603-606,封1
Objective To investigate the clinical characteristics,diagnosis and treatment of ileal injury secondary to percutaneous nephrolithotomy percutaneous nephrolithotomy(PCNL).Methods The diagnosis and treatment of a patient were reviewed,and relevant literature were retrieved.Results The patient was a 41-year-old male,who underwent stage PCNL(initial percutaneous nephrostomy,followed by secondary PCNL)due to right ureteral calculi with severe hydronephrosis.On postoperative day 1,he developed abdominal distension and pain.Abdominal X-ray revealed subdiaphragmatic free gas,and CT showed pelvic and abdominal fluid and gas accumulation,suggesting peritonitis due to intestinal perforation.Emergency exploratory laparotomy identified a 3 mm×3 mm ileal perforation approximately 30 cm from the ileocecal valve,which was repaired surgically.The patient recovered well and was discharged after one week,with no discomfort reported during a 6-month follow-up.Conclusion The clinical features of ileal injury secondary to PCNL include early postoperative abdominal distension,pain and peritonitis.Diagnosis relies on clinical manifestations,abdominal X-ray and CT,with surgical exploration if necessary.Conservative management under vigilant observation can be cautiously adopted for localized injuries,while surgical repair is required for peritonitis or failed conservative therapy.
6.Effect of high glucose on blood-brain barrier tight junctions in hCMEC/D3 human brain microvascular endothelial cells
Hongtao YANG ; Yongjie XU ; Yongjun ZHOU ; Shuang WANG ; Changyudong HUANG ; Liying ZHU ; Wei PAN
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(26):5536-5542
BACKGROUND:The blood-brain barrier is an important structure that protects the central nervous system,and the study of the effects of high glucose on the blood-brain barrier is important for the prevention of high glucose-induced damage to the central nervous system.OBJECTIVE:To investigate the potential effect of high glucose on the blood-brain barrier function of hCMEC/D3 human brain microvascular endothelial cells.METHODS:hCMEC/D3 cells were cultured in regular sugar medium(glucose concentration of 25 mmol/L)and high-sugar medium(glucose concentration of 55 mmol/L).The morphology of cells in each group was observed by light microscopy.CCK-8 assay was used to detect changes in cell viability.A monolayer blood-brain barrier model was established using hCMEC/D3 cell line with Transwell chamber device.Changes in cell transmembrane resistance were monitored daily.The permeability of cell monolayers was detected by phenol red permeability.Flow cytometry was used to detect the apoptosis rate of the cells.Western blot assay was used to detect the expression of Bcl-2,Bax,Caspase-3,ZO-1,Occludin,Claudin-1,and histone deacetylase 4.The levels of histone deacetylase in cell supernatant were detected by ELISA.The expression of histone deacetylase 4 in cells was detected by immunofluorescence.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)The cell viability of high sugar group was significantly lower than that of control group(P<0.000 1).(2)The cells of the control group were in a good growth state,interwoven into a dense mesh,with interconnections between synapses.The cell growth of high glucose group was suppressed,and the connection of inter-cellular synapses was reduced.(3)Compared with the control group,the transmembrane resistance value of the high glucose group was reduced(P<0.05);phenol-red permeability of the monolayer cell membrane was increased(P<0.05);cell apoptosis rate was increased(P<0.01);the expression of Bax protein was increased(P<0.000 1);the expression of Caspase-3 protein had no significant change(P>0.05);the expression of Bcl-2,ZO-1,Occludin,Claudin-1,and histone deacetylase 4 proteins was decreased(P<0.01,P<0.001,P<0.01,P<0.000 1,P<0.01);the fluorescence expression of histone deacetylase 4 was decreased(P<0.001)in the high glucose group.(4)The level of histone deacetylase 4 in the cell supernatant of the high glucose group was lower than that of the control group(P<0.05).The results show that high glucose induces the increased apoptosis and enhances permeability of hCEMCE/D3 cells,and its mechanism may be related to the decreased expression level of histone deacetylase 4.
7.Potential of mitochondrial transplantation in treatment of sarcopenia
Wei LI ; Hongtao YIN ; Yongchen SUN ; Weijuan XU ; Jinling SUN ; Xiaodong JIN
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(13):2842-2848
BACKGROUND:Sarcopenia is a comprehensive condition of aging induced decline in skeletal muscle mass and strength and represents a major health challenge for the elderly.Accumulating evidence suggests that mitochondrial dysfunction plays a key role in the pathogenesis of sarcopenia.OBJECTIVE:To summarize the mechanisms by which dysregulation of mitochondrial quality control leads to sarcopenia and to explore whether mitochondrial transplantation may be a potential target for the treatment of sarcopenia.METHODS:We searched PubMed and CNKI databases for relevant articles published from 2009 to 2023 using the keywords "sarcopenia,mitochondrial dysfunction,mitochondrial quality control,mitochondrial transplantation,limitations."RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Given the key role of mitochondrial dysfunction in the pathogenesis of sarcopenia,mitochondrial transplantation may serve as a possible strategy for the treatment of sarcopenia by improving mitochondrial bioenergetics and modulating mitochondria related signaling pathways.Although some preclinical and clinical studies have confirmed the potential of mitochondrial transplantation for the treatment of various diseases,there are still some urgent questions regarding the specific details of mitochondrial transfer.
8.Guidelines for the Digital Ancient Books of TCM Indexing
Weina ZHANG ; Bing LI ; Bin LI ; Jing XIE ; Yan DONG ; Wei LONG ; Chuchu ZHANG ; Tong WEI ; Sihong LIU ; Yang WU ; Hongtao LI ; Lin TONG ; Guangkun CHEN ; Fei DONG ; Rui WANG ; He LU ; Meng LI ; Jingpeng DENG ; Tengfei WANG ; Xiaoying LI ; Di ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(3):1-11
Guidelines for Digital Ancient Books of TCM Indexing(T/CIATCM 119-2024)is based on the theoretical knowledge,disciplinary methods,and practical applications of TCM classical cataloging.Taking digital ancient books of TCM as the object,it systematically reveals the content of TCM knowledge,which is an essential indexing processing standard for building an intelligent retrieval system for TCM ancient books,and can provide support for the deep development and innovative utilization of TCM knowledge.It can not only promote the co-construction and sharing of ancient book resources in the TCM industry,but also promote the standardization construction and application of TCM information.This standard specifies the principles,methods,and examples of free indexing of digital ancient books of TCM based on their original content.It is applicable to the indexing and processing of digital ancient books of TCM for TCM professional libraries and related institutions,and to the data processing and construction of various types of TCM ancient book databases.
9.Research progress on risk factors and prevention of extubation failure in intensive care unit patients with tracheal intubation
Yuhua RAN ; Xiaoming XU ; Wei LU ; Hongtao ZHANG ; Lulu QIU ; Xinru YAN
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2025;41(4):316-321
Tracheal intubation is the most commonly used way to establish artificial airway in intensive care unit patients, and it is the premise of respiratory support and treatment, the success of extubation is an important basis to measure the prognosis of patients. Influenced by many factors, extubation of patients may fail, resulting in prolonged hospitalization, increased medical expenses and increased incidence of complications. This article reviews the literature at home and abroad, and summarizes the main mechanism, risk factors and prevention strategies of extubation failure in intensive care unit patients, aiming at improving the recognition ability of clinical medical staff for extubation failure and providing reference for clinical management and follow-up research.
10.Study on the Relevance of People at Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Tinnitus
Jiali LIU ; Jian YANG ; Wei YUAN ; Yun TAN ; Hongtao LI
Journal of Audiology and Speech Pathology 2025;33(1):55-58
Objective To investigate the relation between obstructive sleep apnea(OSA)and tinnitus.Meth-ods The data of subjects aged 20 years or above who participated in tinnitus and sleep questionnaire survey from the 2005-2008 and 2015-2018 National Health and Nutrition Surveys(NHANES)had been used,the people at risk of OSA were selected via the STOP-Bang questionnaire,and the association between the people at risk of OSA and tinnitus was determined by a Logistic regression model.Results Among the 5 183 participants,83.3%(4 320/5 183)and 16.7%(863/5 183)were classified into the non-tinnitus and tinnitus group,respectively.The tinnitus group had higher STOP-Bang scores(3.71±1.51)than those of the group without tinnitus(2.81±1.62)(P<0.001).The observed prevalence rates of tinnitus in the low-risk,middle-risk and high-risk group were 8.1%(175/1 973),20.5%(435/1 689),27.8%(253/658),respectively.The multivariate Logistic regression model showed that patients with middle-risk and high-risk of OSA had an increased risk of tinnitus compared with low-risk group,with the OR values and confidence intervals of 2.348(1.920~2.871)and 3.136(2.488~3.953),respec-tively(P<0.001).Conclusion People at risk of OSA are independently risk factors of tinnitus.Higher risk of OSA is associated with higher prevalence and higher risk of tinnitus.

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