1.Evaluation of the performance of the artificial intelligence - enabled snail identification system for recognition of Oncomelania hupensis robertsoni and Tricula
Jihua ZHOU ; Shaowen BAI ; Liang SHI ; Jianfeng ZHANG ; Chunhong DU ; Jing SONG ; Zongya ZHANG ; Jiaqi YAN ; Andong WU ; Yi DONG ; Kun YANG
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2025;37(1):55-60
Objective To evaluate the performance of the artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled snail identification system for recognition of Oncomelania hupensis robertsoni and Tricula in schistosomiasis-endemic areas of Yunnan Province. Methods Fifty O. hupensis robertsoni and 50 Tricula samples were collected from Yongbei Township, Yongsheng County, Lijiang City, a schistosomiasis-endemic area in Yunnan Province in May 2024. A total of 100 snail sample images were captured with smartphones, including front-view images of 25 O. hupensis robertsoni and 25 Tricula samples (upward shell opening) and back-view images of 25 O. hupensis robertsoni and 25 Tricula samples (downward shell opening). Snail samples were identified as O. hupensis robertsoni or Tricula by schistosomiasis control experts with a deputy senior professional title and above according to image quality and morphological characteristics. A standard dataset for snail image classification was created, and served as a gold standard for recognition of snail samples. A total of 100 snail sample images were recognized with the AI-enabled intelligent snail identification system based on a WeChat mini program in smartphones. Schistosomiasis control professionals were randomly sampled from stations of schistosomisis prevention and control and centers for disease control and prevention in 18 schistosomiasis-endemic counties (districts, cities) of Yunnan Province, for artificial identification of 100 snail sample images. All professionals are assigned to two groups according the median years of snail survey experiences, and the effect of years of snail survey experiences on O. hupensis robertsoni sample image recognition was evaluated. A receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was plotted, and the sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, Youden’s index and the area under the curve (AUC) of the AI-enabled intelligent snail identification system and artificial identification were calculated for recognition of snail sample images. The snail sample image recognition results of AI-enabled intelligent snail identification system and artificial identification were compared with the gold standard, and the internal consistency of artificial identification results was evaluated with the Cronbach’s coefficient alpha. Results A total of 54 schistosomiasis control professionals were sampled for artificial identification of snail sample image recognition, with a response rate of 100% (54/54), and the accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, Youden’s index, and AUC of artificial identification were 90%, 86%, 94%, 0.80 and 0.90 for recognition of snail sample images, respectively. The overall Cronbach’s coefficient alpha of artificial identification was 0.768 for recognition of snail sample images, and the Cronbach’s coefficient alpha was 0.916 for recognition of O. hupensis robertsoni snail sample images and 0.925 for recognition of Tricula snail sample images. The overall accuracy of artificial identification was 90% for recognition of snail sample images, and there was no significant difference in the accuracy of artificial identification for recognition of O. hupensis robertsoni (86%) and Tricula snail sample images (94%) (χ2 = 1.778, P > 0.05). There was no significant difference in the accuracy of artificial identification for recognition of snail sample images with upward (88%) and downward shell openings (92%) (χ2 = 0.444, P > 0.05), and there was a significant difference in the accuracy of artificial identification for recognition of snail sample images between schistosomiasis control professionals with snail survey experiences of 6 years and less (75%) and more than 6 years (90%) (χ2 = 7.792, P < 0.05). The accuracy, sensitivity, specificity and AUC of the AI-enabled intelligent snail identification system were 88%, 100%, 76% and 0.88 for recognition of O. hupensis robertsoni snail sample images, and there was no significant difference in the accuracy of recognition of O. hupensis robertsoni snail sample images between the AI-enabled intelligent snail identification system and artificial identification (χ2 = 0.204, P > 0.05). In addition, there was no significant difference in the accuracy of artificial identification for recognition of snail sample images with upward (90%) and downward shell openings (86%) (χ2 = 0.379, P > 0.05), and there was a significant difference in the accuracy of artificial identification for recognition of snail sample images between schistosomiasis control professionals with snail survey experiences of 6 years and less and more than 6 years (χ2 = 5.604, Padjusted < 0.025). Conclusions The accuracy of recognition of snail sample images is comparable between the AI-enabled intelligent snail identification system and artificial identification by schistosomiasis control professionals, and the AI-enabled intelligent snail identification system is feasible for recognition of O. hupensis robertsoni and Tricula in Yunnan Province.
2.Mechanism of Huangqi Chifengtang in Treating Atherosclerosis Based on 16S rRNA Sequencing and Metabolomics
Yuqin LIANG ; Jiaqi FU ; Yunhe SHI ; Fang LU ; Donghua YU ; Shumin LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(13):94-103
ObjectiveTo investigate the mechanism of action of Huangqi Chifengtang (HQCFT) on rats with atherosclerosis (AS) by regulating the gut microbiota and their metabolites. MethodsA rat model of AS was induced through high-fat diet feeding and vitamin D3 injection, and the modeling lasted for 12 weeks. Fifty eight-week-old male SD rats were randomly divided into five groups: A blank group, a model group, a group receiving a low dose of HQCFT at 1.53 g·kg-1 (HQCFT-L group), a group receiving a high dose of HQCFT at 3.06 g·kg-1 (HQCFT-H group), and a group receiving atorvastatin calcium tablets at 1.8 mg·kg-1 (Ato group), with 10 rats in each group. Oral gavage administration started on the day after model establishment, once daily for four weeks. The efficacy of HQCFT was verified using aortic hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining and determination of lipid levels and hemorrheology. The real-time polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) was used for detecting inflammatory factor levels in the aorta, high-throughput sequencing for analyzing the gut microbiota composition in intestinal contents, targeted metabolomics for detecting short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) levels, and non-targeted metabolomics for identifying metabolomic profiles of intestinal contents. ResultsCompared with that in the blank group, the aortic tissue of rats in the model group showed significant AS lesions, including endothelial damage, inflammatory infiltration, and formation of fibrous plaques and calcified foci. Moreover, serum triacylglycerol (TG), total cholesterol (TC), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels were significantly elevated (P<0.05), while high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) levels were significantly reduced (P<0.05). Significant increases were observed in whole blood viscosity, plasma viscosity, and the mRNA expression levels of NOD-like receptor pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3), Caspase-1, interleukin (IL)-β, IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in aortic tissue (P<0.05). Additionally, gut microbiota composition, SCFA levels, and metabolomic profiles were significantly altered. Compared with those in the model group, serum TC, TG, and LDL-C levels, as well as the whole blood viscosity and plasma viscosity, were significantly reduced in all groups treated with HQCFT (P<0.05). Significant decreases were observed in NLRP3 mRNA expression levels in all groups treated with HQCFT, Caspase-1, IL-β, and IL-6 mRNA expression levels in the HQCFT-H group, and TNF-α mRNA expression levels in the HQCFT-L group (P<0.05). HQCFT reversed the increase in the F/B ratio and dialled back the decrease in the relative abundance of Blautia and the increase in that of Desulfovibrio. HQCFT promoted the production of acetic acid, valeric acid, and propionic acid. Non-targeted metabolomics identified 39 differential metabolites, which were mainly enriched in metabolic pathways such as arachidonic acid metabolism and primary bile acid biosynthesis. ConclusionThe mechanism by which HQCFT ameliorates AS injury may be related to the improvement of dyslipidemia and body inflammatory responses by altering gut microbiota composition, promoting SCFA production, and regulating the levels of metabolites in intestinal contents.
3.Mechanism of Huangqi Chifengtang in Treating Atherosclerosis Based on 16S rRNA Sequencing and Metabolomics
Yuqin LIANG ; Jiaqi FU ; Yunhe SHI ; Fang LU ; Donghua YU ; Shumin LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(13):94-103
ObjectiveTo investigate the mechanism of action of Huangqi Chifengtang (HQCFT) on rats with atherosclerosis (AS) by regulating the gut microbiota and their metabolites. MethodsA rat model of AS was induced through high-fat diet feeding and vitamin D3 injection, and the modeling lasted for 12 weeks. Fifty eight-week-old male SD rats were randomly divided into five groups: A blank group, a model group, a group receiving a low dose of HQCFT at 1.53 g·kg-1 (HQCFT-L group), a group receiving a high dose of HQCFT at 3.06 g·kg-1 (HQCFT-H group), and a group receiving atorvastatin calcium tablets at 1.8 mg·kg-1 (Ato group), with 10 rats in each group. Oral gavage administration started on the day after model establishment, once daily for four weeks. The efficacy of HQCFT was verified using aortic hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining and determination of lipid levels and hemorrheology. The real-time polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) was used for detecting inflammatory factor levels in the aorta, high-throughput sequencing for analyzing the gut microbiota composition in intestinal contents, targeted metabolomics for detecting short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) levels, and non-targeted metabolomics for identifying metabolomic profiles of intestinal contents. ResultsCompared with that in the blank group, the aortic tissue of rats in the model group showed significant AS lesions, including endothelial damage, inflammatory infiltration, and formation of fibrous plaques and calcified foci. Moreover, serum triacylglycerol (TG), total cholesterol (TC), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels were significantly elevated (P<0.05), while high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) levels were significantly reduced (P<0.05). Significant increases were observed in whole blood viscosity, plasma viscosity, and the mRNA expression levels of NOD-like receptor pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3), Caspase-1, interleukin (IL)-β, IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in aortic tissue (P<0.05). Additionally, gut microbiota composition, SCFA levels, and metabolomic profiles were significantly altered. Compared with those in the model group, serum TC, TG, and LDL-C levels, as well as the whole blood viscosity and plasma viscosity, were significantly reduced in all groups treated with HQCFT (P<0.05). Significant decreases were observed in NLRP3 mRNA expression levels in all groups treated with HQCFT, Caspase-1, IL-β, and IL-6 mRNA expression levels in the HQCFT-H group, and TNF-α mRNA expression levels in the HQCFT-L group (P<0.05). HQCFT reversed the increase in the F/B ratio and dialled back the decrease in the relative abundance of Blautia and the increase in that of Desulfovibrio. HQCFT promoted the production of acetic acid, valeric acid, and propionic acid. Non-targeted metabolomics identified 39 differential metabolites, which were mainly enriched in metabolic pathways such as arachidonic acid metabolism and primary bile acid biosynthesis. ConclusionThe mechanism by which HQCFT ameliorates AS injury may be related to the improvement of dyslipidemia and body inflammatory responses by altering gut microbiota composition, promoting SCFA production, and regulating the levels of metabolites in intestinal contents.
4.Quality Evaluation of Zhuye Shigao Granules and Its Therapeutic Effect on Mice with Cold-dampness Pestilence Attacking Lung Syndrome
Haihong LI ; Jiaqi SHEN ; Liwen LIANG ; Ziqi YANG ; Yuting YANG ; Shuyun LIANG ; Zhiliang SUN ; Jiannan LI ; Guangzhi CAI ; Jiyu GONG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(15):182-190
ObjectiveTo establish a quality evaluation method for Zhuye Shigao granules(Zhuye Shigaotang) based on fingerprint and determination of index components, and to investigate the therapeutic effect of Zhuye Shigao granules on mice with cold-dampness pestilence attacking lung syndrome. MethodsThe fingerprint of Zhuye Shigao granules was established by high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC), and the methods for determination of total calcium, orientin, isoorientin, ginsenosides Rg1, Re and Rb1 and other 2 index components were established. Fifty ICR mice were randomly divided into the blank group, model group, Zhuye Shigao granules low, medium and high dose groups(9.3, 18.6, 37.2 g·kg-1·d-1), with 10 mice in each group. In addition to the blank group, the model mice with cold-dampness pestilence attacking lung syndrome was prepared by nasal drip of lipopolysaccharide combined with cold-dampness environment. Each administration group was given the corresponding liquid by gavage according to the dose, while the blank group and model group were given the same volume of normal saline by gavage. Then, the body temperature and organ index of mice in each group were measured, hematoxylin-eosin(HE) staining was used to investigate the lung tissue injury of mice in each group, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA) was used to detect the changes of tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α), interleukin(IL)-lβ, IL-6, IL-10 levels in serum and lung tissue, as well as immunoglobulin(Ig)A and IgM levels in serum. ResultsThe fingerprint similarity of 10 batches of Zhuye Shigao granules was>0.950, and 20 common peaks were calibrated. Seven of them were identified, including peak 11(isoorientin), peak 12(orientin), peak 14(apioside liquiritin), peak 15(liquiritin), peak 17(apioside isoliquiritin), peak 19(isoliquiritin) and peak 20(liquiritigenin). The results of quantitative analysis showed that the content range of each index component in 10 batches of Zhuye Shigao granules was as follows:Total calcium of 9.978-11.294 mg·g-1, isoorientin of 0.033-0.041 mg·g-1, orientin of 0.046-0.055 mg·g-1, ginsenoside Rg1+ginsenoside Re of 0.748-0.762 mg·g-1, ginsenoside Rb1 of 0.151-0.197 mg·g-1, liquiritin of 1.106-1.366 mg·g-1, glycyrrhizic acid of 0.904-1.182 mg·g-1. Compared with the blank group, the body temperature of mice in the model group was significantly increased, the organ indexes of liver, lung and spleen were significantly decreased, the organ index of thymus was significantly increased, HE staining of lung tissue showed infiltration of inflammatory cells, a small amount of serous exudation was observed in the alveoli, and lung tissue was damaged. After the intervention of Zhuye Shigao granules, the pathological changes were improved compared with the model group. The expression levels of IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF-α were significantly increased, the expression level of IL-10 was significantly decreased in serum and lung tissue. The levels of IgA and IgM in serum were significantly decreased(P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the body temperature, the organ indexes and immune factor levels in serum and lung tissue of mice in the Zhuye Shigao granules medium and high dose groups were significantly reduced(P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionIn this study, the quality evaluation of Zhuye Shigao granules was carried out based on fingerprint combined with determination of index components, and the fingerprint of four herbs(Lophatheri Herba, Ophiopogonis Radix, Pinelliae Rhizoma and Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) in this formula and the determination of 8 index components were established. The therapeutic effect of Zhuye Shigao granules on mice with cold-dampness pestilence attacking lung syndrome may be related to inhibiting inflammatory response and mediating immune regulation.
5.Effects of Netupitant and palonosetron hydrochloride capsules on the pharmacokinetics of albumin-bound paclitaxel in rats under different intestinal microenvironments
Yuanman QIN ; Wenhao CHU ; Jiaqi XU ; Yutong LI ; Bo LIANG ; Xueliang ZHANG ; Jian LIU
China Pharmacy 2025;36(16):1993-1999
OBJECTIVE To investigate the impact of Netupitant and palonosetron hydrochloride capsules (NEPA) on the pharmacokinetics of Paclitaxel for injection (albumin bound) (i. e. albumin-bound paclitaxel) under different intestinal microenvironment conditions. METHODS Male SD rats were divided into a normal group and a model group (n=16). Rats in the model group were intragastrically administered vancomycin solution to establish an intestinal disorder model. The next day after modeling, intestinal microbiota diversity was analyzed, and the mRNA expressions of cytochrome P450 3A1 (CYP3A1) and CYP2C11 in small intestine and liver tissues as well as those protein expressions in liver tissue were measured. Male SD rats were grouped as described above (n=16). The normal group was subdivided into the TP chemotherapy group (TP-1 group) and the TP chemotherapy+NEPA group (TP+NEPA-1 group); the model group was subdivided into the TP chemotherapy group (TP-2 group) and the TP chemotherapy+NEPA group (TP+NEPA-2 group) (n=8). Rats in the TP+NEPA-1 and TP+NEPA-2 groups received a single intragastric dose of NEPA suspension (25.8 mg/kg, calculated by netupitant). One hour later, all four groups received a single tail vein injection of albumin-bound paclitaxel and cisplatin. Blood samples were collected at different time points after the last administration. Using azithromycin as the internal standard, plasma paclitaxel concentrations were determined by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. The main pharmacokinetic parameters were calculated using DAS 2.0 software and compared between groups. RESULTS Compared with the normal group, the model group showed significantly decreased Chao1 and Shannon indexes (P<0.05), significant alterations in microbiota composition and relative abundance, and significantly downregulated expressions of CYP3A1 mRNA in liver tissue and CYP2C11 mRNA in both small intestine and liver tissues (P<0.05). Compared with the TP-1 group, the AUC0-t, AUC0-∞, MRT0-t of paclitaxel in the TP-2 group, the cmax, AUC0-t, AUC0-∞ of paclitaxel in the TP+NEPA-1 group and TP+NEPA-2 group were significantly increased or prolonged; CL of paclitaxel in the TP-2 group, Vd and CL of paclitaxel in the TP+NEPA-1 group and the TP+NEPA-2 group were significantly decreased or shortened (P<0.05). Compared with the TP-2 group, cmax of paclitaxel in the TP+NEPA-2 group was significantly increased, and Vd and MRT0-t were significantly decreased or shortened (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS Intestinal microbiota disorder affects the mRNA expressions of CYP3A1 and CYP2C11, leading to decreased clearance and increased systemic exposure of paclitaxel. Concomitant administration of NEPA under normal intestinal microbiota condition increases paclitaxel exposure. However, under conditions of intestinal microbiota disorder, concomitant administration of NEPA has a limited impact on paclitaxel systemic exposure.
6.Bioinformatics analysis and functional verification of hsa-miR-3202 in osteoarthritic chondrocytes
Jiaqi ZHANG ; Yanhong LIU ; Huiting LIANG ; Jingjing ZHOU ; Yawen WANG ; Jingyu XU ; Yushuang LI ; Lijian LEI ; Xiaoqin HU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(12):2458-2465
BACKGROUND:The imbalance between proliferation and apoptosis of chondrocytes plays an important role in the occurrence and development of osteoarthritis. Previous studies have found that hsa-miR-3202 is involved in regulating the proliferation and apoptosis of various cells. However,no studies have explored the correlation between hsa-miR-3202 and osteoarthritis.OBJECTIVE:To investigate the expression of hsa-miR-3202 in osteoarthritic chondrocytes and its effect on the proliferation and apoptosis of chondrocytes. METHODS:(1) MicroRNAs differentially expressed in osteoarthritic chondrocytes were screened by biogenic analysis. Based on the current research situation at home and abroad,hsa-miR-3202 was selected for follow-up studies,and its target genes were predicted by gene ontology (GO) functional enrichment and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment. (2) Human normal chondrocyte cell lines C28/I2 in logarithmic growth phase were selected and randomly divided into four groups for culture:in normal group,cells were cultured in normal medium for 24 hours,the medium was then changed to normal medium for another 6 hours of culture,and changed to normal medium for subsequent culture;in lipopolysaccharide group,cells were cultured in lipopolysaccharide-containing medium for 24 hours,the medium was then changed to normal medium for another 6 hours,and changed to normal medium for subsequent culture;in lipopolysaccharide+NC group,cells were cultured in lipopolysaccharide-containing medium for 24 hours,and then transfected with has-miR-3202 mimics control for 6 hours,and the medium was change to normal medium for subsequent culture;in lipopolysaccharide+hsa-miR-3202 mimics group,cells were cultured in lipopolysaccharide-containing medium for 24 hours and then transfected with has-miR-3202 mimics for 6 hours,and the medium was changed to normal medium for subsequent culture. After further 48 hours of culture,the expression level of hsa-miR-3202 was detected by fluorescence quantitative PCR and cell apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry. After further culture of 0-72 hours,cell proliferation activity was detected by cell counting kit-8. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Bioinformatics analysis results indicated that hsa-miR-3202 was significantly down-regulated in osteoarthritic chondrocytes. GO functional enrichment and KEGG pathway enrichment showed that the function of hsa-miR-3202 target gene was closely related to cell growth and apoptosis. The results of in vitro cell experiments showed that compared with the normal group,the expression level of hsa-miR-3202 and proliferation ability of chondrocytes were significantly decreased in the lipopolysaccharide group (P<0.05),while the apoptotic rate was significantly increased (P<0.05). Compared with the lipopolysaccharide group,the expression level of hsa-miR-3202 and proliferation ability of chondrocytes were significantly increased in the lipopolysaccharide+hsa-miR-3202 mimics group (P<0.05),while the apoptotic rate was significantly decreased (P<0.05). To conclude,the expression of hsa-miR-3202 is down-regulated in osteoarthritic chondrocytes to inhibit cell proliferation and promote cell apoptosis,thus affecting the occurrence and development of osteoarthritis.
7.Clinical application value of MRI-guided wire localization for non-palpable breast lesions identified on MRI only
Jiaqi MA ; Xiufen LIANG ; Bin YAN ; Qiang DAI ; Canxu SONG ; Jiang ZHU ; Hongbian GAO
Cancer Research and Clinic 2025;37(2):113-117
Objective:To explore the clinical application value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-guided wire localization to the non-palpable breast lesions (NPBL) identified on MRI only.Methods:A retrospective case series study was conducted. A total of 171 patients with NPBL identified on MRI only who underwent MRI-guided wire localization from April 2017 to May 2024 in Shaanxi Provincial Cancer Hospital were collected. All patients had breast MRI Breast Imaging Report and Data System (BI-RADS) 4a and above lesions, and underwent MRI-guided wire localization within the same menstrual cycle within 2 days to 2 months after diagnostic MRI examination. Based on postoperative pathological results, the MRI characteristics of benign and malignant lesions were compared, and the clinical application value of MRI-guided wire localization was evaluated.Results:There were 179 lesions in 171 patients, including 54 malignant lesions (30.17%) and 125 benign lesions (69.83%). There was no statistically significant difference in the enhancement morphology between pathological benign and malignant NPBL lesions ( χ2 = 0.04, P = 0.982), while there were statistically significant differences in breast background parenchymal enhancement, lesion time-signal intensity curve and BI-RADS classification ( χ2 values were 32.03, 20.72 and 37.60, respectively, all P < 0.05). Conclusions:For NPBL that is identified on MRI only and evaluated as BI-RDADS 4a or above, MRI-guided wire localization can improve the accuracy of diagnosis and treatment of intraductal carcinoma, early invasive cancer and high-risk lesions.
8.Analysis of risk factors for lumbar fascial edema in patients with osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures
Hao CHEN ; Pigen WU ; Jiaqi TENG ; Liang ZHANG ; Xinmin FENG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(29):6174-6179
BACKGROUND:Related studies have shown that bone density,postoperative infection,adjacent vertebral fracture,and lumbar fascial edema may be risk factors for lingering pain after vertebroplasty.OBJECTIVE:To scrutinize the risk factors for lumbar fascia edema in osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures patients and investigate its influence on lingering pain after vertebroplasty.METHODS:A retrospective analysis was conducted on 204 osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures patients who underwent percutaneous vertebroplasty at the Clinical Medical College of Yangzhou University from February to October 2022.Patients were categorized based on MRI findings into two groups:without lumbar fascia edema(84 cases)and with lumbar fascia edema(120 cases).Preoperative data,encompassing age,gender,height,weight,body mass index,bone density,serum total protein,serum albumin,inflammatory markers(C-reactive protein and erythrocyte sedimentation rate),degree of fracture compression,presence of prior compression fractures,fracture count,lumbar instability,and Japanese senile independence score were gathered.Postoperative follow-up recorded data such as the number of new vertebral fractures and visual analog scale scores were recorded.Logistic regression method was used to analyze the risk factors of lumbar fascial edema,and the receiver operating characteristic curve was used to determine whether the risk factors had relevant diagnostic significance.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)Age,prior vertebral compression fractures,Japanese senile independence score score,and lumbar instability presence emerged as autonomous risk factors for lumbar fascia edema in osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures patients,with corresponding odds ratios of 2.76,1.70,2.56,and 4.74,respectively.(2)Employing a visual analog scale score of 4 at 1 month postoperatively to distinguish residual pain revealed 31 cases with residual pain in the lumbar fascia edema group,in contrast to only 8 cases in the non-fascia edema group(P<0.01).(3)The fascia edema group exhibited a significantly higher visual analog scale score at 1 month postoperatively(2.12±1.35)compared to the group without fascia edema(1.67±1.08)(P<0.01).(4)It is indicated that age,Japanese senile independence score,prior compression fractures,and lumbar instability presence independently contribute to lumbar fascia edema in osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures patients.Lumbar fascia edema emerges as a determinant of persistent pain in the lumbar region following percutaneous vertebroplasty in these patients.
9.Investigation of 16 quality indicators in clinical laboratory of Guangdong province during 2023
Lichao ZHANG ; Jialing CHEN ; Zengwen LIN ; Qiaoxuan ZHANG ; Zheng LIANG ; Kefeng JIANG ; Jiaqi LI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Laboratory Science 2025;43(8):614-618
Objective To achieve a preliminary understanding of the current situation of clinical laboratories in Guangdong Province,and discuss how to establish a sound investigation system,and utilize quality indicators to improve laboratory quality through the inves-tigation and analysis of data from 16 clinical laboratory quality indicators issued by the National Center for Clinical Laboratories.Meth-ods The questionnaire was issued by Clinet-EQA system and the basic information and quality indicator information during 2023 were collected.SPSS 20.0 software was used for statistical analysis according to different specialty categories and hospital grades.The 13 quality indicators measured in rate-based units were evaluated by sigma measurement.The P75,P50 and P25 percentiles of the overall distribution of each quality index were used to explore the optimal,appropriate and minimum quality specifications.Results A total of 577 laboratories participated in this survey.In addition to the implementation rate of internal quality assessment and the inter-laboratory comparison rate,the median sigma(σ)value of 11/13 quality indicators was greater than 3σ,and some of them even reach the level of 6σ,and there were disparities between hospital laboratories at different grades.The turnaround time(TAT)of the whole process of emergency examination was significantly less than those of inpatient and outpatient,TAT before emergency examination was controlled within 20 min,TAT before outpatient examination was within 30 min,and TAT before inpatient examination was within 42 min.The optimal quality specifications of 8 out of 13 indicators reached 6σ level,while the minimum quality specifications of 2 out of 13 indica-tors were lower than 3σ level.Conclusion In Guangdong Province,the overall level of quality indicators in the post-analytical of clin-ical laboratories was superior to that in the pre-analytical and analytical process.It should be essential to continuously monitor quality indicators and actively adopt improvement measures for those laboratories with unsatisfactory results,so as to enhance the examination quality of laboratories.
10.Effect of nurse-led navigation service on the economic toxicity level of patients with prostate cancer
Feifei SONG ; Zhanqi LIANG ; Yang YANG ; Jiaqi HU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2025;41(3):161-166
Objective:To explore the application effect of nurse-led navigation service in the economic toxicity management of prostate cancer patients, and to provide reference for the economic toxicity management of prostate cancer patients.Methods:By using the method of historical control study, 60 patients with prostate cancer admitted to Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University were selected as the research subjects by convenience sampling from March to August 2023. According to the time sequence of admission, 30 patients admitted from March to May 2023 were included in the control group, and 30 patients admitted from June to August 2023 were included in the intervention group. The control group was given routine nursing, and the intervention group was given nurse-led navigation service. The patients were evaluated at admission, discharge and 3 months after discharge using the Comprehensive Scores for Financial Toxicity Based on the Patient-Reported Outcome Measures and the Compliance Behavior Questionnaire.Results:The age of the control group patients was ( 70.07 ± 5.76 ) years, and the age of the intervention group was ( 68.80 ± 7.22 ) years. The economic toxicity scores of the intervention group at discharge and 3 months after discharge were ( 35.13 ± 4.84 ) and ( 37.90 ± 4.89 ), respectively, which were higher than those of the control group ( 21.70 ± 2.52 ) and ( 21.33 ± 2.94 ), the differences were statistically significant ( t=-13.48, -15.89, both P<0.05 ). The complete compliance rate of the control group was 46.67 % (14/30), which was lower than 73.33% (22/30) of the intervention group, and the difference between the two groups was statistically significant ( χ2=4.44, P<0.05). Conclusions:Nurse-led navigation services can effectively monitor and evaluate the level of economic toxicity in patients with prostate cancer, reduce the degree of economic toxicity in patients with prostate cancer, help improve patients′ compliance behavior, and help patients cope with economic toxicity in a positive way.

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