1.Study on the current status of emergency management for severe mental disorders in Shanghai
Xiaolei GE ; Yi ZHU ; Chunmei CHEN ; Youwei ZHU ; Yanli LIU ; Jun CAI ; Weibo ZHANG ; Fei XIE
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;37(3):276-281
ObjectiveTo investigate the current status of emergency management for severe mental disorders in Shanghai, and to provide countermeasures and suggestions for the establishment of a sound emergency management system for severe mental disorders and the enhancement of emergency management capability. MethodsA questionnaire survey and qualitative interviews were used to conduct an investigation into the emergency management in 17 district-level mental illness prevention and control institutions in Shanghai, which includes the basic situation of emergency management for severe mental disorders, the construction of emergency response teams and personnel, emergency preparedness drills and training, emergency management plans and rules and regulations, and problems encountered in emergency management. ResultsIn terms of emergency management mechanism and basic situation, resources such as personnel allocation, security funds and green channel were well equipped in each district-level mental illness prevention and control institution in Shanghai. However, the equipment of some hardware facilities was still insufficient to some extent. Therefore, further improvement on the emergency management mechanism for severe mental disorders was needed. With regard to the construction of emergency team and personnel allocation, the majority were those aged between 35‒<45 years old, with a bachelor’s degree, and more than 10 years of working experience. For example, 90.27% staff in district-level mental illness prevention and control institution had a bachelor’s degree or above, which was higher than that among the staff in community-level (73.60%); staff majored in clinical medicine in district-level institution accounted for the proportion at 52.71%, higher than that among the staff in community-level (28.86%); 57.24% staff in district-level institution had an intermediate professional title, higher than that among the staff in community-level (42.28%); and 69.90% staff in district-level institution had more than 10 years of working experience, higher than that among the staff in community-level (43.62%). In the aspect of emergency drills and training, all district-level mental illness prevention and control institutions in Shanghai had a high demand for emergency training, and the weak aspects mainly focused on lack of emergency service protocols, skills of addressing technical challenges, and construction of effectiveness evaluation system. Moreover, the teaching methods were primarily centered on case analysis, simulation drills, interactive discussions, and so forth. Concerning emergency management plans and rules and regulations, all districts in Shanghai had relatively established well-developed systems for emergency response plans, emergency response leadership groups, and emergency response operational task forces for severe mental disorders. About half of the institutions had established other rules and regulations related to emergency management of severe mental disorders in addition to emergency plans. ConclusionShanghai has initially established an emergency management system for severe mental disorders, but it is still fragile in specialized training for emergency management of severe mental disorders, construction of emergency management mechanisms, and the building-up of grassroots emergency teams. Further priorities should include strengthening emergency management training, enhancing the construction of emergency management personnel teams, and gradually establishing a more comprehensive and integrated emergency management mechanism for severe mental disorders.
2.Clinical Application of Prostate-specific Membrane Antigen PET/CT for Reducing Unnecessary Biopsies in Prostate Cancer
Jishen ZHANG ; Yujie XIE ; Ting YANG ; Ju JIAO ; Zhaohui HE
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2025;46(2):311-317
ObjectiveTo evaluate the application of prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)PET/CT in prostate biopsy screening, and propose effective strategies for prostate biopsy decision making based on PSMA PET/CT detection. MethodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on PSMA PET/CT imaging and clinical pathological data from 155 patients with suspected prostate cancer between January 2020 and December 2023. PRIMARY score was used as the standardized evaluation method for PSMA PET/CT in the diagnosis of prostate cancer. And compared the positive prostate biopsy rates, missed diagnosis rates and biopsy reduction rates were compared regarding different PRIMARY scores. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were used to analyze prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and its derived parameters and identify the most suitable supplementary screening indicators for combined use with the PRIMARY score. ResultsAmong patients with PRIMARY scores of 1 to 5, the proportions of patients diagnosed with prostate cancer were 15.8% (3/19), 17.1% (7/41), 50% (12/24), 95.2% (20/21) and 98% (49/50), respectively. Using PRIMARY score of 3-5 as the biopsy screening strategy resulted in a positive prostate biopsy rate of 85.3% and biopsy reduction rate of 38.7%, but a missed diagnosis rate of 11%. PSA density > 0.15 ng/(mL·cm³) was selected as a supplementary screening criterion to detect prostate cancer from patients with PRIMARY scores of 1-2. The combined application of the above two screening criteria reduced the missed diagnosis rate to 2.2%. ConclusionThis study proposes a novel biopsy screening strategy for suspected prostate cancer patients using PSMA PET/CT, that is, a PRIMARY score of 3-5 or a PRIMARY score of 1-2 but PSA density>0.15 ng/(mL·cm³), which can effectively avoid unnecessary biopsies and significantly reduce the missed diagnosis rate.
3.The diagnosis and testing of immune hemolytic anemia induced by ceftizoxime sodium drug-dependent antibodies
Jing WANG ; Yangyi XIE ; Sha JIN ; Wei SHEN ; Dong XIANG ; Zhongying WANG
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2025;38(9):1230-1235
Objective: To explore the laboratory testing methods and clinical management strategies for immune hemolytic anemia induced by Ceftizoxime sodium drug-dependent antibodies. Methods: Patient blood samples were subjected to blood typing, direct antiglobulin test, and unexpected antibody identification. Ceftizoxime sodium drug-dependent antibodies were detected using the immune complex method and drug-sensitized red cell method. The properties and titers of the drug antibodies were further assessed. Flow cytometry was used to assess the complement activation capacity of the drug antibodies in vitro. Results: Direct antiglobulin tests (IgG and C3d) were positive. Ceftizoxime sodium drug-dependent antibodies were identified using both the immune complex method and the sensitized red cell method, their titers significantly increased following the addition of the drug. Flow cytometry confirmed the complement activation capability of these antibodies and identified 30 minutes as the optimal time for activation in vitro. The patient's condition improved rapidly after drug withdrawal and supportive transfusion, resulting in a favorable outcome. Conclusion: Ceftizoxime sodium can cause drug-induced immune hemolytic anemia via complement activation mediated by drug-dependent antibodies. Serological testing is essential for diagnosing drug-induced hemolytic anemia. Clinicians should be vigilant for this adverse reaction. The offending drug must be promptly discontinued, and supportive care should be initiated upon the onset of symptoms.
4.An excerpt of defining organ failures in patients with cirrhosis: Consensus statements (2025)
Jia CHEN ; Zhujun CAO ; Qing XIE
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(9):1762-1765
Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) is a syndrome of multi-organ failure in patients with liver cirrhosis triggered by acute insult(s), and it is characterized by a high risk of infection, systemic inflammation, multi-organ failure, and a high short-term mortality rate. However, there are differences in the definition of organ failure (OF) across major hepatology societies. In order to develop standardized OF criteria for patients with liver cirrhosis, an international panel of experts mainly from AASLD, EASL, and APASL developed new consensus statements on the diagnostic criteria for OF in liver cirrhosis, aiming to provide a basis for the diagnosis, prognostic evaluation, and clinical trials of ACLF. The consensus statements provide clear definitions for liver failure, infection and immune dysfunction, cerebral failure, renal failure, circulatory failure, respiratory failure, and gastrointestinal failure and systematically integrate the criteria for OF associated with liver cirrhosis for the first time, thereby establishing a core framework for research on ACLF mechanisms, standardization of clinical management, drug development, and assessment of priority for transplantation. Furthermore, the consensus statements identify the dynamic parameters that need to be validated in the future (such as the changes in bilirubin and lymphocyte-to-neutrophil ratio) and the novel biomarkers requiring further exploration. This article gives an excerpt of the core contents of the consensus statements.
5.Dynamics Changes of Long Non-Coding RNA in the Testis and Epididymis During Male Mouse Aging
Hongle HE ; Rui SUN ; Jinhong GUAN ; Ruoyang CHEN ; Yun XIE ; Chengqiang MO ; Xianshen SHA ; Yanping HUANG
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2025;46(5):806-815
ObjectiveTo investigate the dynamic expression profiles and potential regulatory mechanisms of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in male reproductive system aging. MethodsA naturally aging C57BL/6 mouse model was used and 4 mice were selected each at 3, 15, and 21 months of age. RNA was extracted from seven regions of the male reproductive tract (testis, efferent duct, initial segment of epididymis, caput epididymis, corpus epididymis, cauda epididymis, and vas deferens), followed by RNA sequencing and bioinformatics analysis. ResultsRegion-specific dynamic expression profiles of lncRNAs were constructed in the testis, epididymis (efferent duct, initial segment, caput, corpus, and cauda), and vas deferens of male mice. Combined with gene functional enrichment analysis, the functional associations of lncRNAs were elucidated in reproductive system aging. The differentially expressed lncRNAs in the aging testis were primarily involved in hormone biosynthesis and extracellular matrix organization, while those in the initial segment of the epididymis were closely related to cell recognition and epithelial cell migration. A comprehensive lncRNA expression atlas associated with male reproductive aging was established. ConclusionLncRNAs may participate in male reproductive aging through the regulation of the reproductive microenvironment, which provides key molecular targets and a research foundation for understanding age-related fertility decline.
6.Trend change of the mortality and disease burden of hypertensive nephropathy in Chongqing in 2012-2023
Xianbin DING ; Yan JIAO ; Rui DING ; Biao KANG ; Hao MU ; Jie XU ; Ting CHEN ; Jiawei XIE
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2025;36(6):43-47
Objective To analyze trend changes of disease burden of hypertensive nephropathy (HTN) between 2012 and 2023 in Chongqing, and to provide the suggestion for HTN prevention and treatment. Methods Death cases of HTN from Chongqing death registration data between 2012 and 2023 were analyzed to calculate indicators such as mortality, age standardization mortality rate (ASMR), rate of years of life lost (YLL) and Average years of life lost. The mortality of HTN between male and female, urban and rural were compared by Chi-square test. The trend change was explained by average annual percent of change (AAPC). Results The mortality and standardized mortality of HTN in Chongqing decreased from 5.44/100 000 and 3.13/100 000 in 2012 to 2.76/100 000 and 1.07/100,000 in 2023 respectively. The average annual percent change (AAPC) was -5.41% and -8.35% respectively, and the differences in the change trends were statistically significant (P<0.01). The mortality and standardized mortality of HTN in males and females decreased with AAPC of 5.50%, 8.07%, 5.27% and 8.69% respectively, and the differences in the change trends were all statistically significant (all P< 0.05). From 2012 to 2014, 2019 and 2021, the mortality rate of HTN in rural areas was higher than that in urban areas (all P < 0.05). The mortality and standardized mortality of HTN in rural areas decreased with AAPC of 6.58% and 9.46% respectively, and the differences in the change trends were all statistically significant (all P<0.05). The rate of YLL and standardized YLL of HTN in Chongqing decreased from 96.02/100 000 and 60.42/100 000 in 2012 to 44.98/100 000 and 21.49/100 000 in 2023 respectively. The AAPC was -5.83% and -7.80% respectively, and the differences in the change trends were statistically significant (both P < 0.05). AYLL of HTN were 17.88 years in 2012, and it was 17.08 years in 2023. There were no statistically significant differences in the changes (both P > 0.05). The standardized AYLL of HTN in rural areas increased at an average annual rate of 1.14%, and the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05). Conclusion The mortality and YLL rate of HNT in Chongqing was lower than it in China. Moreover, its trend was decreased. It should be strengthened early screening and healthy management of HNT.
7.Artificial intelligence in predicting pathological complete response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer: current advances and challenges.
Sunwei HE ; Xiujuan LI ; Yuanzhong XIE ; Jixue HOU ; Baosan HAN ; Shengdong NIE
Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2025;42(5):1076-1084
With the rising incidence of breast cancer among women, neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) is becoming increasingly crucial as a preoperative treatment modality, enabling tumor downstaging and volume reduction. However, its efficacy varies significantly among patients, underscoring the importance of predicting pathological complete response (pCR) following NAC. Early research relied on statistical methods to integrate clinical data for predicting treatment outcomes. With the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), traditional machine learning approaches were subsequently employed for efficacy prediction. Deep learning emerged to dominate this field, and demonstrated the capability to automatically extract imaging features and integrate multimodal data for pCR prediction. This review comprehensively examined the applications and limitations of these three methodologies in predicting breast cancer pCR. Future efforts must prioritize the development of superior predictive models to achieve precise predictions, integrate them into clinical workflows, enhance patient care, and ultimately improve therapeutic outcomes and quality of life.
Humans
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Breast Neoplasms/pathology*
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Neoadjuvant Therapy
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Artificial Intelligence
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Female
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Machine Learning
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Deep Learning
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Chemotherapy, Adjuvant
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Treatment Outcome
8.Interpretation of similarities and differences in Kawasaki disease guidelines at home and abroad.
Yan PAN ; Li-Jian XIE ; Fu-Yong JIAO
Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics 2025;27(2):144-147
This paper comprehensively compares the Kawasaki disease (KD) guidelines from seven countries/regions, including China, Argentina, Europe, Italy, Japan, Spain, and the United States, as retrieved from the PubMed database. It analyzes the similarities and differences in KD diagnosis and treatment among these guidelines. The results show that all guidelines consistently recommend a single infusion of immunoglobulin at a dosage of 2 g/kg as the first-line treatment for KD, and none advocate for the routine use of methylprednisolone or prednisone as standalone first-line treatment options for KD. However, there are some differences among the guidelines regarding classification, diagnostic criteria, and specific treatment methods for KD. Therefore, it is essential to further strengthen international collaboration in guideline development and conduct multicenter clinical research in the future, aiming to achieve a higher level of expert consensus, thereby promoting the enhancement of KD diagnosis and treatment.
Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome/drug therapy*
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Humans
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Practice Guidelines as Topic
9.Review on Applications of Deep Learning in Digital Pathological Images.
Chaoyi LYU ; Yuan XIE ; Lu QIU ; Lu ZHAO ; Jun ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Instrumentation 2025;49(3):237-243
Computer-assisted methods for pathological image analysis can improve doctor's efficiency of image reading and diagnostic accuracy, effectively addressing the shortage of pathology diagnostic manpower. With the rapid development of artificial intelligence and digital pathology, deep learning technology has spurred a wealth of research in the field of histopathology. This article reviews the various applications of deep learning in digital pathological image analysis, such as pathological image segmentation, cancer auxiliary diagnosis, and cancer prognosis prediction, and discusses the challenges and solutions in its application. Furthermore, it predicts future trends in deep learning for pathological image analysis and proposes potential research directions.
Deep Learning
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Humans
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Image Processing, Computer-Assisted/methods*
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Artificial Intelligence
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Neoplasms
10.Advances in Lung Cancer Treatment: Integrating Immunotherapy and Chinese Herbal Medicines to Enhance Immune Response.
Yu-Xin XU ; Lin CHEN ; Wen-da CHEN ; Jia-Xue FAN ; Ying-Ying REN ; Meng-Jiao ZHANG ; Yi-Min CHEN ; Pu WU ; Tian XIE ; Jian-Liang ZHOU
Chinese journal of integrative medicine 2025;31(9):856-864


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