1.Dynamic prediction of JC polyomavirus reactivation after kidney transplantation
Mengyao LI ; Chengfeng ZHANG ; Difei REN ; Xin LIANG ; Shuyu CHEN ; Yushi PENG ; Yanjie WANG ; Meng ZHANG ; Jian XU ; Zheng CHEN ; Yun MIAO ; Yibin WANG
Organ Transplantation 2026;17(4):635-643
Objective To construct a dynamic prediction model for JC polyomavirus (JCV) reactivation after kidney transplantation. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 128 recipients who met the inclusion criteria and received kidney transplantation in Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, from June 2021 to December 2024. Dynamic Cox regression and dynamic restricted mean survival time (RMST) regression based on the landmark method were adopted to establish the dynamic prediction models, and Monte Carlo cross-validation was used to evaluate model performance. Results The dynamic models could predict the incidence and onset time of JCV reactivation within the subsequent 3 months according to covariates at each landmark time point from the 1st to the 6th month after transplantation. Remuzzi score, body mass index and warm ischemia time were independent risk factors for JCV reactivation, while a history of urinary BK polyomavirus reactivation served as a protective factor. The median values of the area under the curve, C-index and Brier score of the dynamic Cox model were 0.873, 0.851 and 0.065 respectively, and the C-index of the dynamic RMST model was 0.829, all of which were superior to those of the static model. Conclusions The landmark-based dynamic models exhibit excellent predictive performance, which may integrate baseline data and post-transplant follow-up information to realize dynamic assessment of the risk and time window of JCV reactivation, thereby providing evidence for optimizing post-operative monitoring and individualized intervention strategies.
2.Genetic analysis of cases from a family with reduced B antigen expression in ABO blood group system
Taimei ZHOU ; Yingchun YANG ; Zihao ZHAO ; Weizhen XU ; Zishan JIAN ; Tongping YANG
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2025;38(5):717-722
Objective: To classify the ABO blood group phenotypes of 5 cases from a family, and to explore the molecular mechanism for reduced B antigen expression in ABO blood group system. Methods: Serological identification of the ABO blood group was performed using microcolumn gel assay and saline tube method. The soluble antigens in saliva were detected by the agglutination inhibition assay. The full-length sequences and upstream promoter regions of ABO gene were sequenced for genotyping using PacBio SMRT sequencing technology. Results: The results of serological tests indicated the expression of B antigen decreased in 3 out of 5 blood samples. A mixed-field agglutination was observed with anti-B antibody. B antigen was not detected in all 5 saliva samples. The ABO genotype for all samples were ABO
B.01/ABO
O.01.02, and a novel mutation c. 28+5875C>T within the DNA-binding region of RUNX1 in +5.8-kb site were found in the B allele for 3 samples with reduced expression of B antigen. Conclusion: Results of serological and genetic analyses classify the 3 cases with reduced B antigen expression as B
phenotype. The novel mutation c. 28+5875C>T of RUNX1 could be the key reason for reduced B antigen expression in 3 cases with B
phenotype.
3.Expert Consensus on Clinical Application of Qinbaohong Zhike Oral Liquid in Treatment of Acute Bronchitis and Acute Attack of Chronic Bronchitis
Jian LIU ; Hongchun ZHANG ; Chengxiang WANG ; Hongsheng CUI ; Xia CUI ; Shunan ZHANG ; Daowen YANG ; Cuiling FENG ; Yubo GUO ; Zengtao SUN ; Huiyong ZHANG ; Guangxi LI ; Qing MIAO ; Sumei WANG ; Liqing SHI ; Hongjun YANG ; Ting LIU ; Fangbo ZHANG ; Sheng CHEN ; Wei CHEN ; Hai WANG ; Lin LIN ; Nini QU ; Lei WU ; Dengshan WU ; Yafeng LIU ; Wenyan ZHANG ; Yueying ZHANG ; Yongfen FAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(4):182-188
The Expert Consensus on Clinical Application of Qinbaohong Zhike Oral Liquid in Treatment of Acute Bronchitis and Acute Attack of Chronic Bronchitis (GS/CACM 337-2023) was released by the China Association of Chinese Medicine on December 13th, 2023. This expert consensus was developed by experts in methodology, pharmacy, and Chinese medicine in strict accordance with the development requirements of the China Association of Chinese Medicine (CACM) and based on the latest medical evidence and the clinical medication experience of well-known experts in the fields of respiratory medicine (pulmonary diseases) and pediatrics. This expert consensus defines the application of Qinbaohong Zhike oral liquid in the treatment of cough and excessive sputum caused by phlegm-heat obstructing lung, acute bronchitis, and acute attack of chronic bronchitis from the aspects of applicable populations, efficacy evaluation, usage, dosage, drug combination, and safety. It is expected to guide the rational drug use in medical and health institutions, give full play to the unique value of Qinbaohong Zhike oral liquid, and vigorously promote the inheritance and innovation of Chinese patent medicines.
4.Breast cancer in the world and China in 2022:an analysis on epidemic status
Miao MO ; Zezhou WANG ; Ying ZHENG ; Jian ZHANG
Academic Journal of Naval Medical University 2025;46(4):497-503
Objective To analyze the epidemic status of breast cancer globally and in China based on gender(female),age,and human development index(HDI)according to the Global cancer statistics 2022 published by the International Agency for Research on Cancer.Methods The epidemiological data of breast cancer from 185 countries and territories were sourced from the GLOBOCAN 2022 database.The HDI data were compiled based on the Human development report 2022 published by the United Nations Development Programme.The epidemiological data were stratified by age,gender,and HDI to describe the prevalence of breast cancer globally and in China.Pearson correlation analysis was used to evaluate the correlation of standardized incidence rate(SIR),standardized mortality rate(SMR)and mortality-to-incidence ratio(M/I)with HDI.Results The data of 175 countries and territories were included.The number of breast cancer incident cases worldwide was 2 297 000 in 2022,ranking the 2nd only to lung cancer,with an SIR of 46.8 per 100 000(ranking the 1st in the world).The number of breast cancer deaths globally was 666 000,ranking the 4th among all cancer deaths,with an SMR of 12.7 per 100 000(ranking the 2nd worldwide).In China,the number of breast cancer incident cases was 357 000,ranking the 6th among all cancers,accounting for 15.5%of the global breast cancers,with an SIR of 33.0 per 100 000(ranking the 2nd among all cancers in China).The number of breast cancer deaths in China was 75 000,ranking the 7th among all cancer deaths,accounting for 11.3%of the global breast cancer deaths,with an SMR of 6.1 per 100 000(ranking the 6th among all cancer deaths in China).For females around the world,the number of breast cancer incidents and deaths,SIR,and SMR ranked the 1st among all cancers.For Chinese females,both the incident number of breast cancer and SIR ranked the 2nd,while the deaths and SMR ranked the 5th and the 4th,respectively.SIR was positively correlated with HDI(r=0.76,P<0.01),M/I was negatively correlated with HDI(r=-0.89,P<0.01),while SMR was not correlated with HDI(r=-0.09,P=0.23).The incidence of breast cancer worldwide and in China increased with age from 25 to 29 years old.The number of breast cancer deaths in the world increased with age from 30 years old,peaked at 50-59 years old,and declined after 70 years old.The breast cancer deaths in China showed 2 small peaks at the age of 50-54 and 65-69 years old,and gradually decreased after 70 years old.The age-dependent trend of SIR varied in different countries and territories with different HDI levels,as well as globally and in China,whereas SMR continued to increase with age.Conclusion The disease burden of breast cancer is serious globally and in China.Especially in females,both SIR and SMR rank the 1st in the world;although they rank the 2nd and the 4th,respectively,in China,the number of incidents and deaths cannot be ignored.HDI is positively correlated with SIR and negatively correlated with M/I,however,with no correlation with SMR.The SIR in countries and territories with different HDI levels changes differently with age,while SMR increases with age in all.
5.The correlation between TNF- α 308 gene loci polymorphism and febrile seizures in children
Renjian WANG ; Yujuan HUANG ; Miao XU ; Jian LIU ; Tingting CHEN ; Xiuhe XU ; Lei SHEN
International Journal of Pediatrics 2025;52(4):274-278
Objective:To analyze the distribution of tumor necrosis factor-alpha(TNF-α)308 gene loci polymorphism in children with febrile seizures(FS)and to explore the correlation between TNF-α 308 gene polymorphisms and FS in children.Methods:A total of 320 children diagnosed with FS in the Department of Emergency,Shanghai Children's Hospital from September 1st,2020 to June 30th,2021 were enrolled as the study subjects,which were divided into simple febrile seizures(SFS)group(232 cases)and complex febrile seizures(CFS)group(88 cases)based on their clinical characteristics,and the clinical characteristics and laboratory indexes of the two groups were compared. Children with no history of convulsions were selected as the control group(160 cases). The high-resolution melting and gene sequencing technology were used to analyze the polymorphism of TNF-α 308 gene in each group and the distribution of different gene types and allele frequencies among the groups was compared. A multivariate Logistic regression model was constructed to analyze the relationship between TNF-α 308 gene polymorphism and FS.Results:The age,mean corpuscular volume,mean corpuscular hemoglobin and platelet distribution width of the CFS group were significantly higher than those in the SFS group,and the difference was statistically significant(all P<0.05).There was no significant difference in gender distribution,family history of FS,history of FS,body temperature at time of convulsions,WBC,Hb,CRP and PLT between the two groups(all P>0.05).The genotype frequency distribution of TNF-α 308 polymorphism in the three groups was in line with the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium( P>0.05).The AA genotype of TNF-α 308 locus was not detected in the study.Compared with the control group[17 cases(10.6%)],the distribution proportion of GA genotype in the CFS group[22cases(25.0%)]and the SFS group[52cases(22.4%)]was increased,and the difference was statistically significant( χ2=11.126, P=0.004);Compared with the control group[17 frequencies(5.3%)],the frequency distribution proportion of allele A in the CFS group[22 frequencies(12.5%)]and SFS group[52 frequencies(11.2%)]was also increased,and the difference was statistically significant( χ2=9.960, P=0.007). Adding control factors such as gender,age,family history of FS,body temperature at time of convulsions and blood routine markers,the multivariate Logistic regression model was constructed to show that there was no statistically significant association between TNF-α 308 genotype and CFS in children( OR=1.805,95% CI:0.926~3.519, P=0.083). Conclusion:In this study,there was no significant correlation between TNF-α 308 gene loci polymorphism and CFS in children.
6.Application of bicuspid pulmonary valve sewn by 0.1 mm expanded polytetrafluoroethylene in right ventricle outflow tract reconstruction
Jianrui MA ; Tong TAN ; Miao TIAN ; Jiazichao TU ; Wen XIE ; Hailong QIU ; Shuai ZHANG ; Jian ZHUANG ; Jimei CHEN ; Jianzheng CEN ; Shusheng WEN ; Haiyun YUAN ; Xiaobing LIU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2025;32(08):1127-1132
Objective To introduce a modified technique of right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) reconstruction using a handmade bicuspid pulmonary valve crafted from expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) and to summarize the early single-center experience. Methods Patients with complex congenital heart diseases (CHD) who underwent RVOT reconstruction with a handmade ePTFE bicuspid pulmonary valve due to pulmonary regurgitation at Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital from April 2021 to February 2022 were selected. Postoperative artificial valve function and right heart function indicators were evaluated. Results A total of 17 patients were included, comprising 10 males and 7 females, with a mean age of (18.18±12.14) years and a mean body weight of (40.94±19.45) kg. Sixteen patients underwent reconstruction with a handmade valved conduit, with conduit sizes ranging from 18 to 24 mm. No patients required mechanical circulatory support, and no in-hospital deaths occurred. During a mean follow-up period of 12.89 months, only one patient developed valve dysfunction, and no related complications or adverse events were observed. The degree of pulmonary regurgitation was significantly improved post-RVOT reconstruction and during follow-up compared to preoperative levels (P<0.001). Postoperative right atrial diameter, right ventricular diameter, and tricuspid regurgitation area were all significantly reduced compared to preoperative values (P<0.05). Conclusion The use of a 0.1 mm ePTFE handmade bicuspid pulmonary valve for RVOT reconstruction in complex CHD is a feasible, effective, and safe technique.
7.Academic Characteristics of Zhenjiu Dacheng:Yulong Ge
Mingxiang HE ; Shuya MIAO ; Jian PAN
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University 2025;49(4):448-451
[Objective]To analyze the academic characteristics in Verse on Jade-Dragon Acupoints(Yulong Ge)from Great Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion(Zhenjiu Dacheng).[Methods]Taking Zhenjiu Dacheng:Yulong Ge as the research object,the academic characteristics of Zhenjiu Dacheng:Yulong Ge are explored by comparing it longitudinally with Bianque Shenying Zhenjiu Yulongjing:Great Hundred and Twenty Points Yulong Ge and the independent book Yulong Ge.[Results]Comparison showed Zhenjiu Dacheng:Yulong Ge supplemented details diseases and syndromes,emphasized tonification and sedation,with more advocates of"tonifying first and then sedating,more tonification and less sedation";added two new cases of trans-acupoint needling based on Yulong Jing,corrected the error of"Touwei through Xuanzhong"in Yulongjing;paid attention to acupuncture and moxibustion contraindications;standardized the size of moxa cones,proposed"twenty-one moxa cones"for Gaohuang moxibustion,which was in line with clinical practice;composed Shengyu Ge,simplifying the content,condensing the length,diseases and acupoints,which has an advantage in dissemination.[Conclusion]Rooted in clinical practice,combining his own academic ideas and clinical experience,integrating disease and syndrome differentiation,trans-acupoint needling techniques and standardization of moxibustion dosage,YANG made revisions to the Yulong Ge,which not only inherited the essence of DOU's acupuncture method,but also innovated to meet clinical needs and reflected YANG's academic characteristics.
8.Comparative Study on the Differences in Average Transaction Costs Per-referral of Patients in Different Models of Integrated Delivery Systems
Chunping HU ; Jinxin CUI ; Dongfang ZHU ; Qiuping ZHAO ; Pengfei WANG ; Jian WU ; Yadong NIU ; Yudong MIAO
Chinese Hospital Management 2025;(9):46-50,56
Objective To compare the differences in the average transaction costs per-referral patients under different models of Integrated Delivery Systems(IDS).Methods Using a typical case sampling method,it selected referred patients from three IDS models:the county medical alliance in D City(Qinghai Province),the urban medical consortium in J District(Zhengzhou City,Henan Province),and the health management coalition in N County(Shandong Province).Structured questionnaires collected demographics,average transaction costs per-referral and cost perceptions.t-tests and ANOVA assessed cost differences;generalized linear regression identified influencing factors.Results Among 915 patients,the average transaction costs per-referral were 1 035.05 yuan(county alliance),195.31 yuan(urban consortium),and 700.97 yuan(health management coalition),with statistically significant differences(P<0.05).The urban consortium exhibited lower time costs and specialized input costs.Key influencing factors included older age(county alliance),education level,employment status,and referral travel time(urban consortium),as well as urban-rural disparities(health management coalition).Patients'cost perceptions significantly differed across models(P<0.05).Conclusion The urban medical consortium demonstrated the lowest patient the average transaction costs,highlighting its institutional advantage in minimizing financial burdens.
9.Significance of the 50% hemolytic complement in hemolysis assessment and efficacy of eculizumab in patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
Ling LI ; Xiaoyi HUANG ; Xiaoqing DING ; Ziwei LIU ; Chen YANG ; Miao CHEN ; Jian YIN ; Bing HAN
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2025;46(9):860-864
This study retrospectively analyzed data from 25 patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) admitted to Peking Union Medical College Hospital and Dongfang Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine from January 2023 to June 2024. Patients receiving sufficient eculizumab treatment for at least 3 months and who completed hemolytic complex (CH50) level testing pre- and post-treatment for 3 and 6 months were selected. Blood routine, biochemistry, and the 50% CH50-related indicators were monitored pre- and post-treatment. Among these patients, 24 completed 6 months of treatment and CH50 testing. After 3 and 6 months of eculizumab treatment, all patients with PNH showed significant improvement in symptoms, with lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) levels decreasing from a baseline of (1 814.4 ± 924.8) U/L to (248.5 ± 61.0) U/L and (239.3 ± 44.8) U/L. Hemoglobin levels increased from a baseline of (73.9±14.4) g/L to (99.9 ± 21.3) g/L and (99.6 ± 19.8) g/L. The baseline CH50 level was (32.4±14.7) %, which decreased to 2.0% (1.0% –8.0% ) and 1.0% (1.0% –4.0% ) at 3 and 6 months posttreatment, respectively. At baseline, a linear correlation was found between CH50 and LDH levels ( P<0.001), and the trend of CH50 changes was significantly lower than LDH at 3 and 6 months post-treatment with eculizumab, with similar trends. However, no linear correlation was observed between CH50 and LDH levels or other parameters at 3 and 6 months of medication. Our case demonstrates that eculizumab is effective for PNH hemolysis treatment. The serum CH50 level may be a biomarker for complement blockade induced by eculizumab, which can, to some extent, reflect the intravascular hemolysis of PNH and the efficacy of eculizumab.
10.Dehydrated hereditary stomatocytosis in 23 cases: a single-center retrospective cohort study from Peking Union Medical College Hospital (2018–2024)
Qi WANG ; Hao CAI ; Liling LIN ; Jian LI ; Bing HAN ; Miao CHEN
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2025;46(11):1014-1019
Objective:Dehydrated hereditary stomatocytosis (DHS), a rare condition caused by pathogenic PIEZO1 or KCNN4 mutations, remains under-recognized. This study aimed to improve the diagnosis and management of DHS in China by retrospectively analyzing clinical and genetic characteristics.Methods:Patients diagnosed with DHS at Peking Union Medical College Hospital between 2018 and 2024 were included. All had suspected congenital hemolytic anemia and were confirmed by next-generation sequencing to harbor pathogenic PIEZO1 or KCNN4 mutations. Clinical features, genotypes, iron overload, and treatment outcomes were collected and analyzed.Results:Twenty-three DHS patients were identified, including 21 with PIEZO1 and 2 with KCNN4 mutations. Common manifestations were splenomegaly, jaundice, cholelithiasis, and secondary iron overload. Mild and moderate anemia occurred in 8.7% and 17.4% of patients, respectively, and stomatocytes were present in only 17.4%. The median time from symptom onset to diagnosis was 11 years. The predominant PIEZO1 variants were c.7367G > A and c.6328C > T, with nine novel mutations identified. Both KCNN4 mutations involved c.1055G > A. No clear genotype–phenotype correlation was observed. Secondary hepatic iron overload was found in 21.7% of patients.Conclusion:DHS is often underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed. Genetic testing enables accurate identification, and regular monitoring for secondary hepatic iron overload is crucial for long-term management.

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