1.Education and certification model for radiation dosimetrists in the United States: Implications and reference for China
Wenjie WU ; Junliang XU ; Guoping SHAN ; Binbing WANG ; Feng LU ; Xue BAI ; Xiaolong CHENG ; Dannong RUAN ; Jiping LIU
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2025;45(1):69-73
Given the escalating number of cancer patients and the consequent rise in demand for radiation therapy in China, there is an urgent need to establish and improve a talent cultivation system for radiation dosimetrists. The United States, with an early-established cultivation system for radiation dosimetrists, boasts relatively mature and comprehensive systems of academic education and qualification certification. This study summarized and analyzed the educational and certification patterns for radiation dosimetrists in the United States based on public data from relevant institutions, related literature, and interviews with American radiation dosimetrists. Meanwhile, this study delved into and assessed the shortcomings in China′s radiation dosimetry education, examination, certification, and career advancement pathways. Furthermore, this study offered suggestions and recommendations for constructing a novel pattern tailored to the cultivation of radiation dosimetrists in China, in order to facilitate the high-quality development of the medical dosimetry discipline.
2.Methods and experiences of international professional certification of medical physicists in China
Wenjie WU ; Raymond Wu K. ; Binbing WANG ; Jiping LIU ; Xiaolong CHENG ; Xue BAI ; Dannong RUAN ; Guoping SHAN
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2025;45(3):237-242
Medical physicists play an important role in radiodiagnosis, radiotherapy, and nuclear medicine practices. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) suggests that medical physicists should be trained and achieve professional certifications. Many developed countries/regions have established comprehensive examination and certification programs for medical physicists. However, these systems are yet to be improved in China. This leads to a lack of control over the professional competence and practice standards in the workforce, posing a negative impact on the quality and safety of China’s clinical services in radiation medicine. The International Medical Physics Certification Board (IMPCB) is aimed at accrediting national/regional medical physics certification programs and providing certification of individual medical physicists in countries/regions lacking such certification programs. This study introduces the procedures and specific method for China’s medical physicists to achieve professional certifications via IMPCB, aiming to help improve their professionalism.
3.CT and MRI findings of giant cell reparative granuloma in lateral skull base
Pengfeng SUN ; Jiping DONG ; Xiaoping WU ; Xiangchun YANG ; Caixia PEI ; Hongsheng LIU ; Run LIU
Journal of Practical Radiology 2025;41(4):560-563
Objective To investigate the CT and MRI features of giant cell reparative granuloma(GCRG)in lateral skull base.Methods The CT,MRI and clinicopathological data of 8 patients with GCRG in lateral skull base were collected and analyzed.Results All of the eight lesions were unilateral and solitary(three on the left side and five on the right side),with widespread involvement affecting two or more bony structures of the lateral skull base.All lesions showed expansile and lytic bone destruction on CT scans,the margins were clear(7/8),and the sclerotic changes could be seen at the margin of all eight lesions.On MRI,the lesions revealed heterogeneous isointense and hypointense on T1WI,and heterogeneous hypointense with focal cystic changes on T2WI,without fluid-fluid levels.The enhanced scan showed heterogeneous enhancement.Seven cases extended to the middle cranial fossa,caused com-pression of the temporal lobe brain tissue,with thickened and strengthened adjacent meninges.Conclusion The GCRG in lateral skull base has certain characteristic appearances on CT and MRI;understanding these characteristic manifestations can provide a basis for accurate diagnosis.
4.Research and Deveplopment Landscape and Industry Trends of Blood Product Enterprises in China and Abroad
Yanan XU ; Jiping HUO ; Qiang WU ; Ding YU ; Hong LIANG ; Rui FU ; Wenli MA ; Wei ZHANG ; Zhigang ZHAO
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(8):1272-1280
The blood products industry,both domestically and internationally,exhibits distinct features in product research,development,and technological innovation.International companies possess extensive expertise in developing immunoglobulins,coagulation factors,and recombinant plasma protein products,demonstrating continuous advancements-particularly in specific immunoglobulin development,long-acting formulation optimization,and manufacturing process improvements.In recent years,Chinese enterprises have also achieved notable progress in related fields,especially in immunoglobulin process refinement and the development of novel recombinant coagulation factor products.However,there remains significant scope for improvement in areas such as the application of recombinant protein technologies,efficient utilization of plasma resources,and the adoption of advanced manufacturing techniques.Additional challenges include the accumulation of patented technologies,the supply of critical raw materials,and access to comprehensive epidemiological data.Driven by ongoing advances in gene recombination technologies,innovations in drug delivery systems,digital transformation,and the rise of personalized medicine,the blood products industry is poised for broader development prospects.To foster sustained and stable domestic industry growth and enhance global competitiveness,Chinese blood product enterprises should intensify their technological accumulation,upgrade manufacturing processes,and optimize plasma resource utilization.
5.Education and certification model for radiation dosimetrists in the United States: Implications and reference for China
Wenjie WU ; Junliang XU ; Guoping SHAN ; Binbing WANG ; Feng LU ; Xue BAI ; Xiaolong CHENG ; Dannong RUAN ; Jiping LIU
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2025;45(1):69-73
Given the escalating number of cancer patients and the consequent rise in demand for radiation therapy in China, there is an urgent need to establish and improve a talent cultivation system for radiation dosimetrists. The United States, with an early-established cultivation system for radiation dosimetrists, boasts relatively mature and comprehensive systems of academic education and qualification certification. This study summarized and analyzed the educational and certification patterns for radiation dosimetrists in the United States based on public data from relevant institutions, related literature, and interviews with American radiation dosimetrists. Meanwhile, this study delved into and assessed the shortcomings in China′s radiation dosimetry education, examination, certification, and career advancement pathways. Furthermore, this study offered suggestions and recommendations for constructing a novel pattern tailored to the cultivation of radiation dosimetrists in China, in order to facilitate the high-quality development of the medical dosimetry discipline.
6.Methods and experiences of international professional certification of medical physicists in China
Wenjie WU ; Raymond Wu K. ; Binbing WANG ; Jiping LIU ; Xiaolong CHENG ; Xue BAI ; Dannong RUAN ; Guoping SHAN
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2025;45(3):237-242
Medical physicists play an important role in radiodiagnosis, radiotherapy, and nuclear medicine practices. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) suggests that medical physicists should be trained and achieve professional certifications. Many developed countries/regions have established comprehensive examination and certification programs for medical physicists. However, these systems are yet to be improved in China. This leads to a lack of control over the professional competence and practice standards in the workforce, posing a negative impact on the quality and safety of China’s clinical services in radiation medicine. The International Medical Physics Certification Board (IMPCB) is aimed at accrediting national/regional medical physics certification programs and providing certification of individual medical physicists in countries/regions lacking such certification programs. This study introduces the procedures and specific method for China’s medical physicists to achieve professional certifications via IMPCB, aiming to help improve their professionalism.
7.CT and MRI findings of giant cell reparative granuloma in lateral skull base
Pengfeng SUN ; Jiping DONG ; Xiaoping WU ; Xiangchun YANG ; Caixia PEI ; Hongsheng LIU ; Run LIU
Journal of Practical Radiology 2025;41(4):560-563
Objective To investigate the CT and MRI features of giant cell reparative granuloma(GCRG)in lateral skull base.Methods The CT,MRI and clinicopathological data of 8 patients with GCRG in lateral skull base were collected and analyzed.Results All of the eight lesions were unilateral and solitary(three on the left side and five on the right side),with widespread involvement affecting two or more bony structures of the lateral skull base.All lesions showed expansile and lytic bone destruction on CT scans,the margins were clear(7/8),and the sclerotic changes could be seen at the margin of all eight lesions.On MRI,the lesions revealed heterogeneous isointense and hypointense on T1WI,and heterogeneous hypointense with focal cystic changes on T2WI,without fluid-fluid levels.The enhanced scan showed heterogeneous enhancement.Seven cases extended to the middle cranial fossa,caused com-pression of the temporal lobe brain tissue,with thickened and strengthened adjacent meninges.Conclusion The GCRG in lateral skull base has certain characteristic appearances on CT and MRI;understanding these characteristic manifestations can provide a basis for accurate diagnosis.
8.Research and Deveplopment Landscape and Industry Trends of Blood Product Enterprises in China and Abroad
Yanan XU ; Jiping HUO ; Qiang WU ; Ding YU ; Hong LIANG ; Rui FU ; Wenli MA ; Wei ZHANG ; Zhigang ZHAO
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(8):1272-1280
The blood products industry,both domestically and internationally,exhibits distinct features in product research,development,and technological innovation.International companies possess extensive expertise in developing immunoglobulins,coagulation factors,and recombinant plasma protein products,demonstrating continuous advancements-particularly in specific immunoglobulin development,long-acting formulation optimization,and manufacturing process improvements.In recent years,Chinese enterprises have also achieved notable progress in related fields,especially in immunoglobulin process refinement and the development of novel recombinant coagulation factor products.However,there remains significant scope for improvement in areas such as the application of recombinant protein technologies,efficient utilization of plasma resources,and the adoption of advanced manufacturing techniques.Additional challenges include the accumulation of patented technologies,the supply of critical raw materials,and access to comprehensive epidemiological data.Driven by ongoing advances in gene recombination technologies,innovations in drug delivery systems,digital transformation,and the rise of personalized medicine,the blood products industry is poised for broader development prospects.To foster sustained and stable domestic industry growth and enhance global competitiveness,Chinese blood product enterprises should intensify their technological accumulation,upgrade manufacturing processes,and optimize plasma resource utilization.
9.Effects of transdermal meridian-targeted drug delivery of Pelvic Inflammation No.1 formula on IL-10,IL-6,MMP-9 and immune function in patients with chronic pelvic inflammatory disease
Qiang FENG ; Hongmei CHEN ; Ruilian TANG ; Yuqing WU ; Yongyan YU ; Jiping YE
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2024;40(8):1735-1739
Objective:To investigate the application value of Pelvic Inflammation No.1 formula of transdermal meridian point-targeted drug delivery therapy in the treatment of patients with chronic pelvic inflammatory disease(damp-heat stasis type).Methods:All patients with chronic pelvic inflammatory disease(damp-heat stasis type)visited Danzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medi-cine from August 2017 to March 2021 and were randomly grouped,57 patients in the control group were treated with simple Western medicine,and 57 patients in the observation group were combined with Pelvic Inflammation No.1 formula transdermal meridian target-ed transdermal medication,and the therapeutic efficacies were compared after 3 months of treatment.Results:After treatment,serum matrix metalloproteinase-9(MMP-9),D dimer(D-D),IL-6 and other indexes in the observation group were lower than those in the control group,and IL-10 was higher than that in the control group,the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).After treat-ment,the carbohydrate antigen CA125 in the observation group was lower than that in the control group,and the CD4+/CD8+and CD4+cells in the observation group were higher than those in the control group(P<0.05).After treatment,the score of summary of health status surveys(SF-36)in the observation group was higher than that in the control group,and the total score of TCM symptoms was lower than that in the control group(P<0.05).The total effective rate in the observation group was 96.49%(55/57),which was higher than 82.46%(46/57)in the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion:For patients with chronic pelvic inflammatory disease(damp-heat stagnation type),combined with Pelvic Inflammation No.1 formula transdermal via acupoints targeted drug therapy can help to regu-late inflammatory factors,regulate immune function,and improve clinical efficacy.
10.Exploring Efficacy and Mechanism of Saffron Floral Bio-residues for Treatment of Hyperuricemia Combined with Gouty Arthritis Based on Compound Compatibility Environment
Jiping WU ; Qingqing LI ; Lan WANG ; Xiaojie YIN ; Shuyi FENG ; Zhihao WANG ; Rixin LIANG ; Bin YANG ; Zhiyong LI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(23):129-140
ObjectiveTo investigate the efficacy and mechanism of saffron floral bio-residues(SFB) in the treatment of hyperuricemia(HUA) combined with gouty arthritis(GA) in a compound compatibility setting. MethodScreening candidate control Chinese medicines for compound and SFB based on network target distance calculation and data analysis. After adaptive feeding of 80 SD rats for 7 days, 10 rats were randomly selected as the blank group, while the remaining 70 rats were intraperitoneally injected with 3% potassium oxonate and orally administered with 1% adenine for 14 consecutive days. On the 13th day, rats were injected with 2.5% sodium urate solution into the right ankle joint cavity to induce swelling of the joint capsule on the opposite side, inducing a HUA combined with GA model. At the same time, the modeling rats were randomly divided into 7 groups, including the model group, benzbromarone group(positive drug, 0.02 g·kg-1), Tongfengshu tablets group(9 g·kg-1), Tongfengshu granules group(9 g·kg-1), SFB granules group(3.6 g·kg-1), Plantaginis Semen granules group(3.6 g·kg-1), and new formula group(SFB replacing Plantaginis Semen in Tongfengshu granules, 9 g·kg-1), with 10 rats in each group. Each treatment group was orally administered with the corresponding drugs according to body weight, while the control and model groups were given equal volume of distilled water by gavage once a day for 14 consecutive days. After 14 days of synchronous administration and modeling, changes in gait, ankle joint swelling and mechanical pain threshold in rats were observed, and serum uric acid, creatinine, urea nitrogen and xanthine oxidase(XOD) were measured. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELSIA) was used to detect the levels of tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-α, interleukin(IL)-1β and IL-6 in rat serum, hematoxylin-eosin(HE) staining was used to observe the pathological changes in the liver, kidney and ankle joints of rats, Western blot was used to detect the expression levels of uric acid transporter 1(URAT1), glucose transporter 9 (GLUT9), organic anion transporter 1(OAT1), adenosine triphosphate(ATP) binding cassette transporter G2(ABCG2), and liver XOD proteins. ResultThrough network pharmacology analysis, Plantaginis Semen was selected as a candidate control herb, and Tongfengshu tablets was used as a compound compatibility environment to explore the efficacy of SFB in reducing blood uric acid levels and treating GA. Animal experiments showed that compared with the blank group, the gait score and joint swelling degree of the model group were significantly increased, and the mechanical pain threshold was significantly decreased(P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the gait score, joint swelling degree and mechanical pain threshold of rats in each medication group were improved to varying degrees. Biochemical indicators showed that compared with the blank group, the serum uric acid, creatinine, urea nitrogen and XOD levels of the model group were significantly increased(P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the serum uric acid and XOD levels of rats in each treatment group were significantly decreased(P<0.01). ELISA results showed that compared with the blank group, the levels of serum TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6 in the model group were significantly increased(P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the levels of TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6 in the benzbromarone group, Tongfengshu tablets group, Tongfengshu granules group and new formula group were significantly reduced(P<0.05,P<0.01). Western blot results showed that compared with the blank group, the expression levels of URAT1 and GLUT9 proteins in renal tissue and OXD protein in liver tissue of the model group were significantly increased, while the expression levels of renal OAT1 and ABCG2 were significantly decreased(P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the expression levels of renal URAT1 and GLUT9 in the SFB granules group, Tongfengshu granules group and new formula group were significantly decreased, while the expression levels of renal OAT1 and ABCG2 were significantly increased, and the expression of XOD protein in liver tissue was significantly decreased(P<0.05, P<0.01). Pathological analysis showed that focal infiltration of neutrophils, cell necrosis and nuclear fragmentation were observed in the liver tissue of the model group, sodium urate deposition crystals and tubular dilation appeared in renal tissue, synovial hyperplasia and inflammatory cell infiltration appeared in ankle joint. Compared with the model group, the abnormal degrees of liver, kidney and ankle joint tissue of rats in each treatment group were alleviated. ConclusionThe new formula of SFB replacing Plantaginis Semen has the same effect in the treatment of HUA combined with GA. This study proposes a new strategy to investigate the efficacy of new resources of Chinese medicine in a compound compatibility environment, which can provide a new demonstration for the research and development of new resources of Chinese medicine.

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