1.Expert Consensus on Neurocritical Care Monitoring and Management in Beijing and Tibet(2025)
Drolma PHURBU ; Wenjin CHEN ; Heng ZHANG ; Jian ZHANG ; Xiaomeng WANG ; Guoying LIN ; Wenjun PAN ; Xiying GUI ; Xin CAI ; Chodron TENZIN ; Jianlei FU ; Qianwei LI ; TSEYANG ; Yijun LIU ; Bo LIU ; Tsering DROLMA ; Yudron SONAM ; KYILV ; Samdrup TSERING ; Wa DA ; Juan GUO ; Cheng QIU ; Huan CHEN ; Xiaoting WANG ; Yangong CHAO ; Dawei LIU ; Wenzhao CHAI ; Chenggong HU ; Wanhong YIN ; Shihong ZHU
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2026;17(1):59-72
Neurocritical care involves complex pathophysiological mechanisms, and its incidence is higher, injuries are more severe, and treatment is more challenging in high-altitude environments. This consensus, based on the latest domestic and international evidence-based medical data, establishes a standardized, goal-oriented framework for neurocritical care management applicable in high-altitude regions and nationwide. The consensus was developed following international standards for evidence quality assessment and underwent two rounds of Delphi expert consultation, resulting in 32 recommendation statements covering three parts: management systems, monitoring and assessment, and core strategies. Key updates include: advocating for the establishment of independent neurocritical care units and implementing precise tiered diagnosis and treatment based on the "Five Differences in Critical Care" concept; constructing a "trinity" multimodal brain monitoring system centered on cerebral blood flow, cerebral oxygenation, and brain function, emphasizing routine bedside transcranial Doppler ultrasound, cerebral oximetry, and continuous electroencephalography monitoring; shifting management strategies from mild hypothermia therapy to targeted temperature management, and defining the "446" target management pathway for the supercritical stage; emphasizing the assessment of static and dynamic cerebrovascular autoregulation functions through multimodal methods to achieve individualized optimal mean arterial pressure management; elevating cerebrospinal fluid management goals to the level of "glymphatic system" function maintenance; implementing a multidisciplinary collaborative, whole-process management model focusing on patients' long-term neurological functional outcomes; de-escalation criteria include multidimensional indicators such as recovery of brain structure, restoration of cerebrovascular autoregulation, improvement in cerebrospinal fluid dynamics, and reduction in biomarker levels; and integrating cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence into post-critical care management and rehabilitation planning. This consensus systematically integrates the entire process of neurocritical care management, reflecting the modern connotation of goal-oriented, dynamic, and multimodal integration in neurocritical care medicine. It aims to adapt to new trends such as deepening understanding of pathophysiological mechanisms, the integration of medicine and engineering, and the empowerment of artificial intelligence, thereby further advancing the discipline of critical care medicine.
2.Consensus on Hemodynamic Management in Adult Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (2026 Edition)
Wei CHENG ; Shuhan CAI ; Ying ZHU ; Zhongran CEN ; Hua ZHAO ; Huan CHEN ; Yangong CHAO ; Xiaoting WANG ; Xin DING
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2026;17(3):784-797
Despite significant advances in the field of critical care medicine over the past three decades, veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) remains the primary temporary mechanical circulatory support modality for patients with acute severe circulatory failure. With the accumulation of clinical experience and the increasing maturity of operational techniques in V-A ECMO, its technical management—particularly hemodynamic management—has become a key factor influencing patient outcomes. To further improve patient survival, the Chinese Critical Care Ultrasound Study Group, in collaboration with the Hemodynamic Therapy of Critical Care Collaborative Group and the Critical Care Medicine Branch of the China International Exchange and Promotive Association for Medical and Health Care, organized experts in critical care medicine to develop the
3.Yulin Hukun Decoction Ameliorates Diminished Ovarian Reserve via PI3K/Akt/mTOR-Mediated Autophagy
Ruixia WANG ; Huan CHENG ; Yaxing FAN ; Tingyun CAI ; Meifang LI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(18):77-85
ObjectiveTo observe the effect of Yulin Hukun decoction on autophagy mediated by phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt)/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathway in the mouse model of cyclophosphamide-induced diminished ovarian reserve and explore the follicular development-improving mechanism of this decoction. MethodsSixty female ICR mice with normal estrous cycle were assigned into a blank group (n=10) and a modeling group (n=50). The model was established by intraperitoneal injection of cyclophosphamide (60 mg·kg-1) for 5 days. The successfully modeled mice were randomly grouped as follows: model, estradiol (0.26 mg·kg-1), and high-, medium-, and low-dose (56.42, 28.21, 14.105 g·kg-1, respectively) Yulin Hukun decoction, with 10 mice in each group. The blank group and the model group received normal saline (10 mL·kg-1). The intervention was performed once a day for 21 days. The general conditions, estrous cycle, body weight, and ovary index were observed and recorded for each group. Serum levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), estradiol (E2), and anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Histopathological changes in the ovarian tissue were observed by hematoxylin-eosin staining. Western blot was employed to determine the protein levels of PI3K, Akt, mTOR, autophagy-related protein 7 (Atg7), beclin1, microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3Ⅱ (LC3Ⅱ), ubiquitin-binding adaptor protein (p62), forkhead box protein O1 (FoxO1), and acetylated forkhead box protein O1 (Ac-FoxO1) in mouse ovaries. Real-time PCR was adopted to determine the mRNA levels of PI3K, Akt, mTOR, Atg7, beclin1, and LC3Ⅱ in the mouse ovarian tissue. ResultsCompared with the blank group, the model group had disturbed estrous cycle, decreased body weight (P<0.05), loose ovarian structure with increased atretic follicles, increased serum FSH level (P<0.05), and decreased AMH and estradiol levels (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, the treatment groups showed recovered estrous cycles and body weight. The estradiol group and high- and medium-dose Yulin Hukun decoction groups showed declined FSH level (P<0.05) and elevated AMH levels (P<0.05). In addition, the treatment groups showed downregulated protein levels of Atg7, LC3Ⅱ, beclin1, FoxO1, and Ac-FoxO1 (P<0.01), upregulated protein levels of PI3K, Akt, mTOR, and p62 (P<0.01) in the ovarian tissue, gradual repair of the ovarian structure, with more intact and numerous follicles of various stages. ConclusionYulin Hukun decoction can inhibit autophagy in ovarian granulosa cells by activating the PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway and inhibiting the expression of autophagy-related proteins and transcription factors, thereby improving follicular development and ovarian reserve.
4.Epidemiological characteristics and spatiotemporal clustering analysis of varicella in Lu'an City in 2005 - 2023
Huan ZHANG ; Bingxin MA ; Yafei CHEN ; Yao WANG ; Fan PAN ; Lei ZHANG ; Kai CHENG ; Ling SHAO ; Wei QIN
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2025;36(6):58-61
Objective To analyze the epidemiological characteristics and spatiotemporal clustering of varicella in Lu'an City from 2005 to 2023, and to provide a scientific basis for optimizing varicella prevention and control strategies. Methods Data on varicella cases were collected through the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention Information System. Descriptive epidemiology, temporal trend analysis, seasonal analysis, spatiotemporal clustering analysis, and spatial autocorrelation analysis were conducted using QGIS, JoinPoint, SaTScan and GeoDa software. Results The average annual reported incidence rate of varicella in Lu'an City from 2005 to 2023 was 34.55/100,000, showing a trend of initial increase followed by a decrease. The peak incidence occurred from October to January of the following year (RR=1.97, LLR=1743.95, P=0.001). Students aged 0 to 19 was the primary affected group. Spatiotemporal scan analysis revealed four types of spatiotemporal clusters, with the cluster in Jin'an District from October 2017 to December 2023 being particularly prominent (RR=2.87,LLR=1734.15,P<0.001). Spatial autocorrelation analysis indicated significant clustering of varicella cases in the main urban area (Moran's I=0.216,Z=4.786,P=0.003). Conclusion The incidence of varicella in Lu'an City exhibits distinct seasonal and spatial clustering, and schools and kindergartens in the main urban area are the key to varicella prevention and control. It is necessary to enhance the monitoring of disease outbreaks during peak periods and in key areas, and to increase the two-dose vaccination rate for varicella in areas with case aggregation and among key populations.
5.Effects of robust optimization parameters on radiation dose in proton radiotherapy for localized prostate cancer
Hui ZHOU ; Yibin ZHANG ; Jiayi CHEN ; Yujie WANG ; Huan LI ; Cheng XU
Chinese Journal of Medical Physics 2025;42(5):561-565,570
The effects of different robust optimization parameters on the doses to organs-at-risk(OAR)and the clinical target volume(CTV)in proton therapy plans for localized prostate cancer are explored for identifying the optimal robust optimization parameters.A retrospective analysis is conducted on 10 cases in which proton plans with a total dose of 76 Gy delivered in 38 fractions are designed.In robust optimization,uncertainties of 3.5%in range and setup errors of 3,5 and 7 mm are considered.After being grouped by setup errors,3 groups of plans are obtained.The effects of setup errors on the doses to CTV and OAR are analyzed,and the robustness of the CTV dose is assessed,including the worst-case values of dosimetric parameters and the passing rates under different scenarios.The results show that as the setup error increased,the doses to OAR tended to rise.Compared with the 3 mm plan group,the 5 mm and 7 mm plan groups experience increases of 1.99%and 5.15%in rectal V70,3.71%and 10.01%in rectal V45,0.93%and 2.55%in bladder V70,and 1.71%and 5.27%in bladder V45,respectively;similar patterns are observed for the doses to sigmoid colon and bulbous urethra,and the differences are statistically significant(P<0.05).In robustness analysis,the CTV D99 in the 5 mm and 7 mm plan groups increases by 0.68 Gy and 0.95 Gy as compared with the 3 mm plan group,with passing rates improving by 7.2%and 9.6%,respectively(passing criterion:D95 receives at least 100%of the prescribed dose),with significant differences(P<0.05).Considering both OAR dose and CTV robustness,the setup error of 5 mm is found to be a reasonable choice for robust optimization in proton therapy plans for localized prostate cancer,as it can effectively balance the enhancement of CTV dose robustness with the control of dose escalation to OAR.
6.Study on the Inhibition of Proliferation,Migration,and Invasion of Colorectal Cancer HCT116 Cells by Regulating METTL3/IRX5 Axis of Jianpi Xiaoai Formula
Cheng SONG ; Xian KONG ; Min MAO ; Ziyu YE ; Huan LIU ; Yuwei HUA ; Wei TANG
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(8):2254-2264
Objective By observing the regulatory effect of Strengthening Spleen and Eliminating Cancer Formula on N6-methyladenosine(m6A)methyltransferase,To explore the effect of Strengthening Spleen and Eliminating Cancer Formula on inhibiting the IRX5 m6A level in colorectal cancer(CRC),the regulatory effect on N6-methyladenosine(m6A)methyltransferase was observed.Methods Clinically,m6A hypermethylated genes in colorectal cancer was analyzed by m6A sequencing of pathological tissues from five CRC patients after radical surgery,looking for protein detection indexes for validation.23 BALB/c nude mice were selected and injected with HCT116 cells to establish a nude-mouse transplantation model of human colorectal cancer.They were divided into Model group,Western medicine group(5-fluorouracil group),Chinese medicine group(Jianpi Xiaoai Formula low-dose group,Jianpi Xiaoai Formula high-dose group),with 6 rats in each group,5 rats in control group.The tumor volume of all groups was compared.The overall methylation level of m6A was detected by colorimetric method.The protein expression levels of METTL3,METTL14,and WTAP,in tumor were detected by Western blot.The SRAMP website was used to predict the m6A sites of IRX5.HCT116 cells were treated with oe-NC,oe-METTL3,sh-NC,and sh-METTL3.The expression of IRX5 protein was detected by Western blot.HCT116 cell line was treated with Jianpi Xiaoai Formula drug-containing serum,and transfected with oe-METTL3 and oe-IRX5.The group was set as followed:control group,Jianpi Xiaoai Formula drug-containing serum group,Jianpi Xiaoai Formula drug-containing serum group+oe-NC,Jianpi Xiaoai Formula drug-containing serum group+oe-METTL3,Jianpi Xiaoai Formula drug-containing serum group+oe-IRX5,cell cloning experiment and Transwell experiment were performed to detect cell proliferation,migration and invasion ability of each group.The protein expression levels of METTL3 and IRX5 were detected by Western blot.Results The results of m6A sequencing of genes showed that the m6A methylation level increased in patients with CRC,and the m6A methylation levels of SOX1 and IRX5 were significantly elevated.Compared with the model group,the tumor volume of Jianpi Xiaoyou Formula high-dose group,low-dose group and 5-Fu group decreased significantly(P<0.01),and the tumor inhibition effect was more obvious with the increase of Jianpi Xiaoai Formula concentration(P<0.01).The methylation level of m6A in Jianpi Xiaoai Formula high dose group,low dose group and 5-Fu group decreased significantly(P<0.01).The SRAMP website predicted that IRX5 contained multiple m6A sites.Overexpression of METTL3 promoted the expression of IRX5 protein(P<0.001),while knockdown of METTL3 inhibited the expression of IRX5 protein(P<0.001).The drug-containing serum of Jianpi Xiaoai Formula could inhibit the protein expression of METTL3 and IRX5(P<0.05)and inhibit the proliferation,migration and invasion of HCT116(P<0.01).Overexpression of METTL3 and IRX5 reversed the inhibitory effect of Jianpi Xiaoai Formula on HCT116 evil phenotype(P<0.01).Conclusion Jianpi Xiaoai Formula may inhibit METTL3 expression mediated IRX5 low expression to inhibit the progression of colorectal cancer.
7.Comparison of image quality between gradient and spin-echo and compressed sensing sequences for single breath-hold magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography
Yanan LI ; Ganglian FAN ; Xing LI ; Yannan CHENG ; Huan WANG ; Xueyan ZHANG ; Zhangrui LIANG ; Jianxin GUO
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2025;46(1):125-131
Objective To compare image quality and clinical usefulness between single breath-hold three-dimensional magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography with compressed sensing(3D BH-CS-MRCP)and with gradient and spin-echo(3D BH-GRASE-MRCP)and conventional three-dimensional breath-triggered magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography(3D RT-MRCP).Methods A retrospective analysis was performed in 48 patients(26 males and 22 females,mean age of 53.14±15.19 years),who underwent 3D BH-GRASE-MRCP,3D BH-CS-MRCP and 3D RT-MRCP from September to December 2023.Pancreaticobiliary duct visibility,motion artifacts,background suppression,and overall image quality were scored on a 5-point scale by two radiologists.The relative contrast ratio of three bile duct segmentations(common bile duct,left and right intrahepatic bile ducts)were calculated,and the acquisition time of the three sequences was recorded.Friedman test with a post-hoc test was performed to compare image acquisition time,qualitative and quantitative results.Results The acquisition time was significantly shorter in the two breath-hold groups than for conventional 3D RT-MRCP(P<0.001).There were no significant differences in overall image quality,motion artifacts,common bile duct and primary branch of intrahepatic bile duct among the three groups.The relative contrast ratio,intrahepatic biliary secondary branch visibility and background suppression score of 3D RT-MRCP and BH-CS-MRCP were significantly higher than those of BH-GRASE-MRCP(P<0.01).The pancreatic duct(proximal,middle,distal)visibility score of 3D RT-MRCP was significantly better than that of BH-GRASE-MRCP(P=0.002,0.043,0.001),but the gallbladder and gallbladder duct visibility score of BH-GRASE-MRCP was higher than that of 3D RT-MRCP(P=0.036).There was no significant difference between 3D RT-MRCP and BH-CS-MRCP scores except for the middle and distal pancreatic duct visibility.Conclusion Breath-hold 3D MRCP with GRASE and CS can give us feasible options for pancreaticobiliary diagnosis,which significantly shortens the acquisition time without reducing the overall image quality.Compared with BH-GRASE-MRCP,BH-CS-MRCP has better consistency in pancreaticobiliary duct visibility and background suppression.
8.Olive Intake and Coronary Heart Disease: A Mendelian Randomization Study
Xinyu WU ; Huan CHENG ; Chaguo LI ; Jingru LI ; Luqiao WANG
Cardiology Discovery 2025;05(3):191-201
Objective::This study aimed to explore the causal link between olive intake and the occurrence of coronary heart disease (CHD) using Mendelian randomization (MR).Methods::In this study, genome-wide association study data from IEU OpenGWAS were employed. A 2-sample MR analysis was used to determine the causal association of olive intake with CHD and cardiovascular outcomes (myocardial infarction, heart failure, stroke, and death due to cardiac causes). The data for olive intake included 64,949 samples and 9,851,867 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), the data for CHD included 361,194 samples and 13,295,130 SNPs; The data for myocardial infarction included 361,194 samples and 12,640,541 SNPs, the heart failure include 208,178 samples and 16,380,422 SNPs, the data for stroke included 361,194 samples and 12,404,026 SNPs, and the data for death due to cardiac causes included 361,194 samples and 10,071,648 SNPs. Additionally, a 2-step, 2-sample MR approach was used for mediation analysis to determine whether lipid traits mediate the causal association between olive intake and CHD. The data for total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, apolipoprotein B, and apolipoprotein A1 included 115,078 samples and 12,321,875 SNPs, while the data for triglycerides included 21,545 samples and 11,871,391 SNPs. Cochran’s Q test was applied to examine potential heterogeneity, and the MR-Egger method was used to assess horizontal pleiotropy among SNPs. Leave-one-out analysis was performed as a sensitivity analysis to evaluate the robustness of the results. Results::For each standard deviation increase in olive intake, the risk of CHD decreased by a substantial 1.9% (odds ratio (OR) = 0.981, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.963 to 0.998, P = 0.031), the risk of myocardial infarction was significantly reduced by 1.6% (OR = 0.984, 95% CI: 0.969 to 0.999, P = 0.032), and the risk of heart failure declined by 62.1% (OR = 0.379, 95% CI: 0.192 to 0.746, P = 0.005). Furthermore, mediation analysis with MR indicated that lipid traits did not mediate the causal relationship between olive intake and CHD. Conclusion::There is a negative correlation between olive intake and the incidence of CHD, and this relationship is not mediated by lipid traits. Olive intake was also negatively associated with some cardiovascular outcomes, suggesting that increasing olive intake holds significant value in preventing the onset and progression of CHD.
9.Mediating Effect of 25-Hydroxyvitamin D3 on the Relationship between Psychological Status and Cognitive Function in Elderly Obese Patients
Huan-hua CHENG ; Ying RAO ; Zhen ZENG
Progress in Modern Biomedicine 2025;25(16):2636-2643
Objective:The purpose of this study is to explore the mediating effect of 25-hydroxyvitamin D3[25(OH)D3]on the relationship between psychological status and cognitive function in elderly obese patients.Methods:130 elderly obese patients who visited Hongdu Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital in Nanchang from January 2023 to June 2024 were selected,they were divided into cognitive impairment group(n=27)and cognitive normal group(n=103)based on the Mini Mental State Examination(MMSE)score.General information were prospectively collected,their psychological status used Hamilton Depression Rating Scale(HAMD)and Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale(HAMA)to evaluated,25(OH)D3 levels were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.General information,psychological status scores,and 25(OH)D3 levels were compare between two groups.Analysis of the correlation between 25(OH)D3 and psychological status and cognitive function by Pearson method.Analysis of the mediating effect of 25-hydroxyvitamin D3[25(OH)D3]on the relationship between psychological status and cognitive function in elderly obese patients.Results:Compared with cognitive normal group,cognitive impairment group had higher age and lower years of education(P<0.05).HAMA and HAMD scores in the cognitive impairment group were significantly higher than those in the cognitive normal group(P<0.05),and the 25(OH)D3 level was significantly lower than that in the cognitive normal group(P<0.05).Pearson correlation analysis showed that,25(OH)D3 was negatively correlated with HAMA score and HAMD score,and positively correlated with MMSE score(P<0.05);HAMA score,HAMD score,and MMSE score were all negatively correlated(P<0.05).The structural equation model shows good fit[x2/df=1.87,root mean square error approximate=0.062,comparative fit index=0.945,Tucker-Lewis index=0.931].The direct effect of psychological status(HAMA+HAMD)on cognitive function was-0.325(95%confidence Interval(CI):-0.454~-0.216,P<0.05),and the mediating effect through 25(OH)D3 was-0.182(95%CI:-0.271~-0.112,P<0.05),accounting for 36.00%of the total effect.Conclusion:In elderly obese patients,25(OH)D3 is positively correlated with cognitive function and negatively correlated with psychological status,moreover,25(OH)D3 plays a significant mediating role in the relationship between psychological status and cognitive function,and is an important mediating factor affecting the relationship between the two.
10.Optimization of clinical target volume delineation for prostate cancer radiotherapy based on prostate bed occurrence patterns in prostate-specific membrane antigen positron emission tomography
Huan ZHANG ; Xin QI ; Xuhe LIAO ; Cheng CHEN ; Jingyun WU ; Jianhua ZHANG ; Yan FAN ; Xianshu GAO ; Hongzhen LI
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2025;45(10):966-972
Objective:To explore the optimization potential of clinical target volume (CTV) delineation proposed in the guidelines of the Oncology Group (RTOG), the Francophone Group of Urological Radiotherapy (GFRU), and the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) based on prostate bed local occurrence patterns after radical prostatectomy identified using prostate-specific membrane antigen positron emission tomography (PSMA PET).Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on patients with local prostate bed recurrence after radical prostatectomy who underwent PSMA PET at the Department of Nuclear Medicine, Peking University First Hospital from September 2021 to February 2024. The central point of each recurrence was marked. A six-zone method was established based on prostate bed anatomy and the characteristics of cross-sectional imaging. Then, the positional relationships (within or outside) were recorded with respect to recurrences and CTV defined by the RTOG, GFRU, and ESTRO (CTV RTOG, CTV GFRU, and CTV ESTRO), followed the analysis of the recurrence rates and distribution characteristics of various zones. Results:A total of 63 patients with prostate bed recurrence after radical prostatectomy were enrolled in this study, including 97 recurrences. The recurrence rates in the six zones were as follows: 10% of zone 1, 22% of zone 2, 29% of zone 3, 2% of zone 4, 12% of zone 5a, 18% of zone 5b, and 7% of zone 6. Among these zones, zones 2 and 3 showed the highest and second-highest recurrence rates, respectively. CTV GFRU and CTV ESTRO completely covered zones 2 and 3, while CTV RTOG covered zone 2 completely and zone 3 partially. Zone 4, characterized by a low recurrence rate, was not covered by CTV GFRU and CTV ESTRO but was entirely covered by CTV RTOG. Zone 5a, with a recurrence rate of 12%, was completely covered by CTV RTOG but was partially covered by CTV GFRU and CTV ESTRO. The range of 1.3 cm in front of the posterior wall of the bladder covered all recurrences in zone 5a. Conclusions:For CTV delineation of the prostate cancer surgical bed, zone 4, the anterior half of the bladder above the pubic symphysis midpoint, should be contracted due to the low recurrence rate in this zone. In contrast, the anterior boundary above the pubic symphysis midpoint should extend to 1.3 cm in front of the posterior wall of the bladder to completely cover the recurrence zones.


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