1.Research progress and prospects of thrombolytic therapy for minor stroke
Journal of Apoplexy and Nervous Diseases 2026;43(3):199-203
Minor stroke is a common subtype of acute ischemic stroke, primarily defined by a National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score ≤3 or ≤5. Despite mild clinical symptoms, it carries a risk of early deterioration, and its intravenous thrombolysis strategy has long been controversial. This article systematically summarizes the results of key randomized controlled trials in recent years, which found that although non-inferiority has been confirmed among thrombolytic agents such as alteplase, tenecteplase, and prourokinase, none of these have shown superior functional improvement in the treatment of minor stroke compared with dual antiplatelet therapy or aspirin monotherapy, and they carry safety risks such as symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage. Subgroup analyses suggested potential benefits for patients with a National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score>3, disabling symptoms, or the large artery atherosclerosis subtype, but the evidence is inconsistent. The limited net benefit of thrombolysis is primarily attributed to heterogeneous definitions, a generally favorable natural prognosis, and the offsetting effect of bleeding risks. Future studies should focus on unifying definitions, leveraging multimodal imaging for precise patient selection, optimizing drug regimens, and ultimately achieving precise stratification and individualized thrombolytic interventions for minor stroke.
2.Expert consensus on the management of radiopharmaceuticals in medical institutions
Lu XIANG ; Long QIU ; Mingru ZHANG ; Shuai JIANG ; Wanyi CHEN ; Xiaoliang CHEN
China Pharmacy 2026;37(16):2073-2083
OBJECTIVE To formulate the Expert Consensus on the Management of Radiopharmaceuticals in Medical Institutions (hereinafter referred to as “the Consensus”), focusing on key aspects such as the procurement of radiopharmaceuticals, the management of self-made radiopharmaceutical preparations, standardized clinical application, and patient medication safety management, so as to provide a reference for improving the whole-process management of radiopharmaceuticals in medical institutions.METHODS The Consensus was initiated by the Chinese Society of Nuclear Medicine, the Clinical Pharmacy Professional Committee of the China Anti-Cancer Association, and the Committee of Integrative Oncology Pharmacy of the China Anti-Cancer Association. Organized by the consensus drafting group more than 90 experts from the fields of nuclear medicine, nuclear pharmacy, and pharmacy science across China were involved. The Consensus was developed through systematic review of relevant laws, regulations, policy documents, and existing experience in radiopharmaceutical management, followed by extensive discussion and deliberation to finalize the consensus. RESULTS &CONCLUSIONS The Consensus establishes 10 key points for whole-process management of radiopharmaceuticals in medical institutions, covering organizational management and personnel requirements, procurement, preparation, acceptance, storage, risk prevention and control during use, radiation protection, and waste disposal. The Consensus provides a reference for improving radiopharmaceutical management in medical institutions and for ensuring their efficacy and safety in clinical application.
3.C/EBPβ-Lin28a positive feedback loop triggered by C/EBPβ hypomethylation enhances the proliferation and migration of vascular smooth muscle cells in restenosis.
Xiaojun ZHOU ; Shan JIANG ; Siyi GUO ; Shuai YAO ; Qiqi SHENG ; Qian ZHANG ; Jianjun DONG ; Lin LIAO
Chinese Medical Journal 2025;138(4):419-429
BACKGROUND:
The main cause of restenosis after percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) is the excessive proliferation and migration of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs). Lin28a has been reported to play critical regulatory roles in this process. However, whether CCAAT/enhancer-binding proteins β (C/EBPβ) binds to the Lin28a promoter and drives the progression of restenosis has not been clarified. Therefore, in the present study, we aim to clarify the role of C/EBPβ-Lin28a axis in restenosis.
METHODS:
Restenosis and atherosclerosis rat models of type 2 diabetes ( n = 20, for each group) were established by subjecting to PTA. Subsequently, the difference in DNA methylation status and expression of C/EBPβ between the two groups were assessed. EdU, Transwell, and rescue assays were performed to assess the effect of C/EBPβ on the proliferation and migration of VSMCs. DNA methylation status was further assessed using Methyltarget sequencing. The interaction between Lin28a and ten-eleven translocation 1 (TET1) was analysed using co-immunoprecipitation (Co-IP) assay. Student's t -test and one-way analysis of variance were used for statistical analysis.
RESULTS:
C/EBPβ expression was upregulated and accompanied by hypomethylation of its promoter in restenosis when compared with atherosclerosis. In vitroC/EBPβ overexpression facilitated the proliferation and migration of VSMCs and was associated with increased Lin28a expression. Conversely, C/EBPβ knockdown resulted in the opposite effects. Chromatin immunoprecipitation assays further demonstrated that C/EBPβ could directly bind to Lin28a promoter. Increased C/EBPβ expression and enhanced proliferation and migration of VSMCs were observed after decitabine treatment. Further, mechanical stretch promoted C/EBPβ and Lin28a expression accompanied by C/EBPβ hypomethylation. Additionally, Lin28a overexpression reduced C/EBPβ methylation via recruiting TET1 and enhanced C/EBPβ-mediated proliferation and migration of VSMCs. The opposite was noted in Lin28a knockdown cells.
CONCLUSION
Our findings suggest that the C/EBPβ-Lin28a axis is a driver of restenosis progression, and presents a promising therapeutic target for restenosis.
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Cell Proliferation/genetics*
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Cell Movement/genetics*
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Muscle, Smooth, Vascular/metabolism*
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Rats
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DNA Methylation/physiology*
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CCAAT-Enhancer-Binding Protein-beta/genetics*
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Male
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Myocytes, Smooth Muscle/cytology*
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Rats, Sprague-Dawley
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RNA-Binding Proteins/genetics*
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Cells, Cultured
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Coronary Restenosis/metabolism*
5.The Pathogenic Evolution and Therapeutic Approaches of Rheumatoid Arthritis Complicated by Sarcopenia Based on the Theory of 'Bi (痹) of both Body and Viscera'
Shuai ZHONG ; Ping JIANG ; Xiaohu ZHAO ; Yuan LIU ; Xuanhe TIAN
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(23):2443-2446
Based on the theory of 'bi (痹) of both body and viscera', this paper systematically discussed the pathogenic evolution of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) complicated by sarcopenia from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It is proposed that a transformation pathway is muscle bi to spleen bi and then atrophy bi, and the core pathogenesis is diaharmony of ying (营) and wei (卫). Combining modern molecular biology research, it is suggested that imbalances in skeletal muscle homeostasis mediated by the tumor necrosis factor-like weak inducer of apoptosis-ibroblast growth factor-inducible 14 (TWEAK-Fn14) axis may provide the material basis for the evolution of this disease. Furthermore, this authors proposed TCM treatment strategies, including "regulating and tonifying ying and wei, warming yang and moving bi, nourishing the viscera by supporting the body", and "promoting the spleen and resolving turbidity, clearing heat and promoting circulation, regulating the organs and calming the body". These strategies emphasize the simultaneous treatment of body and viscera, integrated prevention and treatment, so as to provide TCM theoretical foundation and clinical approaches for preventing and treating RA complicated by sarcopenia.
6.The predictive value of serum sLOX-1 and CHI3L1 for in-stent restenosis after left anterior descending artery stent implantation in coronary heart disease patients with myocardial bridge
Jiang LEI ; Shuai LI ; Xiuli SHI ; Sen WU ; Jinting WEI
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2025;46(14):1742-1746,1752
Objective To investigate the predictive value of serum soluble lectin-like oxidized low density lipoprotein receptor-1(sLOX-1)and chitinase-3-like protein 1(CHI3L1)for in-stent restenosis(ISR)in pa-tients with coronary heart disease(CHD)and myocardial bridge after anterior descending stent implantation.Methods A total of 80 patients with CHD and myocardial bridge who underwent anterior descending stent implantation in a hospital from May 2018 to May 2023 were included as the disease group.They were followed up for one year after surgery and separated into ISR group(n=31)and non ISR group(n=49)based on whether ISR occurred on coronary angiography examination.Another 80 CHD patients who received treatment in a hospital were selected as the control group.The levels of serum sLOX-1 and CHI3L1 were detected by en-zyme-linked immunosorbent assay.Multivariate Logistic regression was used to analyze the influencing factors of ISR after anterior descending stent implantation in patients with CHD combined with myocardial bridge,and to analyze the predictive value of serum sLOX-1 and CHI3L1 for the occurrence of ISR after anterior de-scending stent implantation in patients with CHD combined with myocardial bridge.Results Compared with the control group,the levels of serum sLOX-1 and CHI3L1 in the disease group increased,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).The levels of serum sLOX-1 and CHI3L1 in the ISR group were high-er than those in the non-ISR group,and the distance of the myocardial bridge proximal to the stent was lower than that in the non-ISR group,the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).Serum sLOX-1,CHI3L1,and the distance of the myocardial bridge proximal to the stent were the influencing factors for the occurrence of ISR after anterior descending stent implantation in patients with CHD combined with myocardi-al bridge(P<0.05).The area under the curve of the combined prediction of serum sLOX-1 and CHI3L1 for the occurrence of ISR after anterior descending stent implantation in patients with CHD complicated with my-ocardial bridge was superior to their individual predictions(Zcombination-sLOX-1=2.502,Zcombination-CHI3L1=2.028,P=0.012,0.043).Conclusion The levels of serum sLOX-1 and CHI3L1 in patients with CHD combined with myocardial bridge are significantly increased.The combined detection of the two has certain predictive value for the occurrence of ISR after anterior descending stent implantation in patients with CHD combined with myocardial bridge.
7.Effects of Qingre Qudu Decoction for fumigation combined with three-gap drainage on wound healing and serum inflammatory factors in patients with acute perianal abscess
Wei YANG ; Bin XIAO ; Jing QIAO ; Man WANG ; Xi ZHANG ; Shuai JIANG ; Sizhu LI ; Lili YANG ; Jiamin HANG ; Heng JIA
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;47(7):908-912
Objective:To explore the effects of Qingre Qudu Decoction for fumigation combined with three-gap drainage on wound healing and serum inflammatory factors in patients with acute perianal abscess.Methods:Randomized controlled trial was conducted. A total of 117 patients with acute perianal abscess in the hospital were enrolled as the observation objects between August 2022 and May 2024. According to random number table method, they were divided into observation group (59 cases) and control group (58 cases). Both groups received three-gap drainage therapy. On basis of three-gap drainage, control group was given potassium permanganate, while observation group was given Qingre Qudu Decoction for fumigation. All patients were treated for 14 d. The growth of granulation tissue and wound secretions before and after treatment was evaluated. VAS scale was used to evaluate the degree of incision pain, and Wexner score was used to assess incontinence; ELISA was used to detect serum activator A (ACTA), immunoturbidimetry was used to detect serum CRP, and radioimmunoassay was used to detect serum IL-6 levels. The occurrence of complications and abscess recurrence during treatment was recorded, and clinical efficacy was evaluated.Results:The total effective rate of the observation group was 96.61% (57/59), while that of the control group was 82.76% (48/58), with statistical significance ( χ2=6.10, P=0.014). After treatment, scores of granulation tissue growth and wound secretions in observation group, and scores of VAS and Wexner incontinence in observation group were lower than those in the control group ( t=9.66, 5.00, 7.98, 3.65, P<0.001), and wound healing time was shorter than that in control group ( t=8.41, P<0.001). After treatment, levels of serum ACTA, CRP and IL-6 in observation group were lower than those in control group ( t=15.30, 2.08, 19.34, P<0.01 or P<0.05). The incidence of postoperative complications in the observation group was 6.78% (4/59), while in the control group it was 27.59% (16/58), with statistical significance ( χ2=8.93, P=0.003). Conclusion:Qingre Qudu Decoction for fumigation combined with three-gap drainage can relieve postoperative incision pain, inhibit inflammatory response, accelerate the recovery of wound and promote the recovery of anal function and improve clinical efficacy.
8.Expressions of miR-27a-3p mRNA and YAP1 mRNA in Breast Cancer and the Relationship With Clinicopathology and Survival Prognosis
Zhizhong LU ; Xiling LI ; Kai LI ; Siwei YANG ; Fuguo JIANG ; Shuai LI ; Haiyan SI ; Junmin LI ; Xiaoguang ZHAO
Journal of Sichuan University (Medical Sciences) 2025;56(2):521-527
Objective To analyze the expression levels of miR-27a-3p mRNA and Yes-associated protein 1(YAP1)mRNA in breast cancer,and to explore their relationships with clinicopathological features and the survival prognosis of patients.Methods A total of 130 breast cancer patients who underwent mastectomy in our hospital between January 2019 and January 2021 were enrolled.The expression levels of miR-27a-3p and YAP1 mRNA in breast tumor tissues and adjacent normal breast tissues were assessed by qRT-PCR.Furthermore,the relationships between their expression and clinicopathological features,as well as the survival prognosis of patients,were investigated.Results Compared with adjacent normal breast tissues,the expression of miR-27a-3p mRNA in breast tumor tissues was lower(P<0.05),while that of YAP1 mRNA was higher(P<0.05).A negative correlation was observed between the expression of miR-27a-3p mRNA and YAP1 mRNA in breast tumor tissues(r=-0.456,P<0.05).The expression of miR-27a-3p mRNA was correlated with tumor diameter,histological grade,tumor staging by the TNM system,lymph node metastasis,and vascular invasion in patients with breast cancer(P<0.05).The YAP1 mRNA expression was correlated with histological grade,tumor staging by the TNM system,lymph node metastasis,and vascular invasion(P<0.05).Kaplan-Meier survival analysis revealed that the 3-year overall survival rate of the miR-27a-3p low-expression group was 71.60%(48/67),which was lower than the 91.50%(54/59)of the miR-27a-3p high-expression group(log-rank x2=8.211,P=0.004).The 3-year overall survival rate of the YAP1 high-expression group was 73.80%(45/61),lower than that of the YAP1 low-expression group(87.70%,57/65)(log-rank x2=4.429,P=0.035).Multivariate regression analysis indicated that lymph node metastasis(hazard ratio[HR]=1.409;95%CI,1.057-1.644;P=0.046),vascular invasion(HR=1.541;95%CI,1.076-1.869;P=0.045),low miR-27a-3p mRNA expression(HR=0.593;95%CI,0.388-0.925;P=0.018),and high YAP1 mRNA expression(HR=0.628;95%CI,0.405-0.912;P=0.022)were relevant factors affecting the 3-year overall survival of patients with breast cancer.Conclusion A significant downregulation of miR-27a-3p mRNA and upregulation of YAP1 mRNA are observed in breast tumor tissues.The low expression of miR-27a-3p mRNA and the high expression of YAP1 mRNA are associated with adverse clinicopathological features and poor survival prognosis,and are risk factors affecting the 3-year overall survival of patients with breast cancer.They show promise as new potential therapeutic targets for breast cancer.
9.Application of"sequential theory"combined with"clinical simulation"in musculoskeletal intervention teaching
Shuai FU ; Jie JIANG ; Bo ZHAO ; Heng XUE ; Ling JIANG
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2025;45(3):417-420
Objective To evaluate"sequential theory"combined with"clinical simulation"method in teaching ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal intervention therapy.Methods Thirty-four students who participated in the"Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and New Technology Excellent Class"organized by the Department of Ultrasound Medicine of Peking University Third Hospital from November 20 to November 24,2023 were selected as the study objects.After"sequential theory"and"clinical simulation"training,the trainees joined theoretical exami-nation,ultrasound operation and model puncture examination,then a questionnaire survey was carried out.Results The theoretical and practical test scores of 34 students were all qualified,and there was no statistical difference in theoretical and practical test results among students with different educational backgrounds,profes-sional titles and whether they came from basic hospitals.The questionnaire showed that the students were satisfied with the content of the class.Conclusions The application of"sequential theory"and"clinical simulation"methods improves training outcomes of musculoskeletal ultrasound interventional therapy and shortens the learning curve of students.
10.Research advances in hemodynamic numerical simulation for cardiovascular diseases
Shuai YUE ; Jun-Jie SHAO ; Jing-Jing ZHOU ; Hao-Jie YAN ; Shu-Jin SHI ; Min JIANG ; Ran ZHANG
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 2025;50(2):232-237
Hemodynamics numerical simulation,a multidisciplinary research approach integrating fluid dynamics,clinical medicine,and computer simulation techniques,offers an objective and quantitative analysis of cardiovascular blood flow dynamics through calculating data such as flow rate,pressure,resistance,and wall stress.This review provides a comprehensive overview of the modeling methods and characteristics of numerical simulations within the cardiovascular system.Additionally,it also summarizes the research advancements and potential clinical applications of numerical simulations in the context of various cardiovascular diseases,including vascular aneurysms,aortic dissection,atherosclerosis,structural heart diseases,heart failure,ventricular assist devices,cardiogenic shock,and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.The goal is to facilitate the deep integration of clinical medicine with engineering technologies,thereby fostering innovative solutions for the precise diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease.

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