1.Perioperative immune dynamics and clinical outcomes in patients undergoing on-pump cardiac surgery
Zhiyuan CHENG ; Xinyi LIAO ; Juan WU ; Ping YANG ; Tingting WANG ; Qinjuan WU ; Wentong MENG ; Zongcheng TANG ; Jiayi SUN ; Jia TAN ; Jing LIN ; Dan LUO ; Hao WANG ; Chaonan LIU ; Jiyue XIONG ; Liqin LING ; Jing ZHOU ; Lei DU
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2026;39(1):31-43
Objective: To characterize perioperative dynamic changes in immune-cell phenotypes and inflammatory cytokines in patients undergoing CPB (cardiopulmonary bypass) cardiac surgery, and to explore their associations with postoperative outcomes. Methods: In this prospective cohort study, 120 adult patients who underwent elective cardiac surgery under CPB at West China Hospital from May 2022 to March 2023 were enrolled. Perioperative immune-cell phenotypes and concentrations of 40 inflammation-related cytokines were measured. The primary outcomes were the sequential organ failure assessment (SOFA) score at 24 h after surgery and ΔSOFA (the peak SOFA score within 48 h after surgery minus the preoperative SOFA score). Secondary outcomes included major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), acute kidney injury (AKI), respiratory failure, severe liver injury, and infection. Results: The mean age of enrolled patients was 57±10 years. Of these, 52% (62/120) were male and 90% (108/120) underwent valve surgery. During the rewarming to the end of CPB, neutrophil counts rapidly increased (7.39×10
/L vs preoperative 3.07×10
/L, P<0.001), with significant upregulation of CD11b (7.30×10
/L vs preoperative 3.05×10
/L, P<0.001) and CD54 (7.15×10
/L vs preoperative 2.99×10
/L, P<0.001). Lymphocyte counts increased at the end of CPB (1.75×10
/L vs preoperative 1.12×10
/L, P<0.001) but decreased significantly at 24 h after surgery (0.59×10
/L vs preoperative 1.12×10
/L, P<0.001). Plasma analysis showed that multiple pro-inflammatory cytokines increased during CPB and remained elevated up to 24 h after surgery; five chemokines and the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 peaked at the end of CPB. The SOFA score increased from 1 (1, 2) preoperatively to 7 (5, 10) at 24 h after surgery, with a ΔSOFA of 6 (4, 8). Within 30 days after surgery, 48 patients (40.0%) developed AKI, 17 (14.2%) developed infection, 4 (3.3%) developed severe liver injury, 3 (2.5%) developed respiratory failure, and 3 (2.5%) experienced MACE. During the 2-year follow-up, 8 patients (6.7%) experienced MACE and 5 (4.2%) died. Conclusion: Multi-organ dysfunction is common after cardiac surgery under CPB (median ΔSOFA, 6), accompanied by perioperative activation of multiple immune-cell subsets and upregulation of pro-inflammatory, anti-inflammatory, and chemotactic mediators. This study provides data-driven evidence and research clues for further investigation of the associations between CPB-related immune perturbations and postoperative organ dysfunction and clinical outcomes.
2.Surveillance of soil-transmitted nematodiasis in Hubei Province from 2016 to 2023
Juan ZHANG ; Wen LIN ; Hong ZHU ; Lun WAN ; Jia YI ; Dongni WU ; Jing XIA ; Li TANG
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2026;38(3):287-292
Objective To investigate the prevalence of soil-transmitted nematode human infections in Hubei Province from 2016 to 2023, so as to provide insights into formulation of soil-transmitted nematodiasis control strategies and evaluation of soil-transmitted nematodiasis control effectiveness. Methods There were 10 surveillance points established in Hubei Province for soil-transmitted nematodiasis each year from 2016 to 2023. The surveillance points were divided into eastern, western, southern, northern and central regions according to geographical locations, and one administrative village was sampled from a township in each region as a surveillance point. Then, at least 200 permanent residents at ages of over 3 years were randomly sampled at each point, with at least 1 000 individuals sampled. Soil-transmitted nematode infection was detected using a modified Kato-Katz thick smear method (two slides for one stool sample), and Enterobius vermicularis infection was additionally detected with a cellophane tape test among children at ages of 3 to 9 years. The prevalence of soil-transmitted nematode human infections was descriptively analyzed. Results A total of 80 547 individuals underwent surveillance for soil-transmitted nematodiasis in Hubei Province from 2016 to 2023, and a total of 262 individuals were detected with soil-transmitted nematode infections, including two cases with mixed infections, yielding an overall prevalence rate of 0.33% (262/80 547). The prevalence rates of hookworm, Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, and E. vermicularis infections were 0.02% (20/80 547), 0.07% (55/80 547), 0.02% (15/80 547) and 0.22% (174/80 547), respectively, appearing a parasite species-specific prevalence rate (χ2 = 250.235, P < 0.05), and the prevalence rates of soil-transmitted nematode infections were 0.50%(51/10271),0.37%(34/9120),0.39%(39/10099),0.40%(41/10168), 0.36% (37/10 234), 0.45% (46/10 211), 0.03% (3/10 238) and 0.11% (11/10 206) in Hubei Province from 2016 to 2023, respectively, showing a year-specific prevalence rate (χ2 = 60.589, P < 0.05). Soil-transmitted nematode infections were detected across 36 surveillance points, and there was a significant difference in the prevalence of soil-transmitted nematode infections among surveillance points (0.02% to 3.30%, P < 0.001). In addition, the differences in prevalence rates of human soil-transmitted nematode infection among different age groups (χ2 = 531.091, P < 0.05), occupations (P < 0.001), and education levels (P < 0.001) were all statistically significant. Among these, the children at ages of 3 to 9 years old (1.40%, 174/12 461), nursery-school children (1.69%, 90/5 312) and preschool-aged children (1.56%, 93/5 969) were relatively high. Conclusions The overall prevalence of soil-transmitted nematodiasis was low in Hubei Province from 2016 to 2023; however, the prevalence varied across regions and among populations, with E. vermicularis as the predominant species of soil-transmitted nematode. Soil-transmitted nematodiasis control should be given a high priority in key areas in Hubei Province, and preschool children, primary school students, and individuals with a low educational level are recommended as key target populations for health education and interventions.
3.Food-based dietary guidelines in Southeast Asian countries: A comparison and update
E Siong Tee ; Maria Regina A. Pedro ; Visaratana Therakomen ; Mahenderan Appukutty ; Hardinsyah Ridwan ; Truong Tuyet Mai ; Siok Hui Voon
Malaysian Journal of Nutrition 2026;32(No. 2):171-204
Countries in the Southeast Asian region have revised their national food-based dietary
guidelines (FBDGs) in response to the public health and nutrition priorities. As a continuous
effort to facilitate regional networking, the Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition Network
publishes this review as an update of its previous publication in 2016. This review provides
an updated descriptive overview of current FBDGs for the general adult population in Brunei
Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. It summarises
and compares commonalities and differences in key dietary messages and visual
communication tools across countries. The findings indicate strong regional alignment on
core dietary recommendations, including consuming a balanced and varied diet with foods
from all food groups, prioritising vegetables and fruits, prioritising minimally processed
grains or whole grains starchy staples, practising moderation in protein intake from both
animal and plant sources, limiting foods high in fats/oils, sugar and salt, being physically
active and maintaining a healthy body weight. Pictorial food guides, such as food pyramids
and healthy plates, are widely used, with variations in design that reflect cultural contexts
to enhance public understanding. While countries acknowledge the importance of FBDGs,
effective dissemination and adoption remain challenging due to limited resources, weak
cross-sectoral collaboration, and unsupportive food environments. This review highlights
the need for stronger communication strategies, improved understanding of consumer
barriers, systematic monitoring and evaluation, inclusion of guidance on away-from-home
meals, strengthened multi-stakeholder collaboration across the food supply chain, and
enhanced regional collaboration to support effective FBDGs implementation in Southeast
Asia.
4.Influencing Factors Analysis of the Dynamic Trajectories of Fasting Blood Glucose-Insulin Resistance in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Xinyuan CUI ; Bojin XU ; Haiping ZHOU ; Juan DU ; Xiaoxu GE ; Yubin TANG ; Shan HUANG ; Wenfang PENG
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2026;47(1):162-171
ObjectiveTo explore the long-term dynamic trajectories of fasting blood glucose (FBG) and insulin resistance (IR) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and their influencing factors. MethodsThis retrospective cohort study included 1 896 T2DM patients registered at Tongren Hospital from May 2020 to May 2025. Based on longitudinal follow-up data of FBG and fasting insulin, joint latent class mixed models (JLMM) were applied to identify FBG-IR trajectories. Univariate and multinomial logistic regression was used to examine demographic characteristics, lifestyle, and clinical determinants of trajectory type. ResultsFour distinct FBG-IR trajectories were identified: stable FBG-IR (9.76%), rising FBG-stable IR (5.01%), stable FBG-elevated IR (75.90%), and elevated FBG-IR (9.34%). Compared with the stable FBG-IR group, age ≥60 years was protective against the elevated FBG-stable IR trajectory (OR=0.55, 95%CI:0.33-0.92, P=0.023). Highereducation increased the risk of stable FBG-elevated IR (OR=1.40, 95%CI:1.01-1.94, P=0.046). Abnormal blood pressure was associated with lower risks of stable FBG-elevated IR (OR=0.66, 95%CI:0.48-0.92, P=0.013) and elevated FBG-IR (OR=0.48, 95%CI:0.31-0.74, P=0.001). Non-drinkers were less likely to belong to the stable FBG-elevated IR trajectory (OR=0.39, 95%CI:0.16-0.95, P=0.038). ConclusionsThe evolution trajectory of FBG and IR in T2DM patients shows significant heterogeneity. The majority of patients have a deterioration of IR first. Age, education level, blood pressure, and alcohol consumption are the main influencing factors. Joint assessment of FBG and IR is helpful for early identification of high-risk individuals and guiding individualized intervention.
5.The effect of rutaecarpine on improving fatty liver and osteoporosis in MAFLD mice
Yu-hao ZHANG ; Yi-ning LI ; Xin-hai JIANG ; Wei-zhi WANG ; Shun-wang LI ; Ren SHENG ; Li-juan LEI ; Yu-yan ZHANG ; Jing-rui WANG ; Xin-wei WEI ; Yan-ni XU ; Yan LIN ; Lin TANG ; Shu-yi SI
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2025;60(1):141-149
Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) and osteoporosis (OP) are two very common metabolic diseases. A growing body of experimental evidence supports a pathophysiological link between MAFLD and OP. MAFLD is often associated with the development of OP. Rutaecarpine (RUT) is one of the main active components of Chinese medicine Euodiae Fructus. Our previous studies have demonstrated that RUT has lipid-lowering, anti-inflammatory and anti-atherosclerotic effects, and can improve the OP of rats. However, whether RUT can improve both fatty liver and OP symptoms of MAFLD mice at the same time remains to be investigated. In this study, we used C57BL/6 mice fed a high-fat diet (HFD) for 4 months to construct a MAFLD model, and gave the mice a low dose (5 mg·kg-1) and a high dose (15 mg·kg-1) of RUT by gavage for 4 weeks. The effects of RUT on liver steatosis and bone metabolism were then evaluated at the end of the experiment [this experiment was approved by the Experimental Animal Ethics Committee of Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (approval number: IMB-20190124D303)]. The results showed that RUT treatment significantly reduced hepatic steatosis and lipid accumulation, and significantly reduced bone loss and promoted bone formation. In summary, this study shows that RUT has an effect of improving fatty liver and OP in MAFLD mice.
6.Risk factors, diagnosis and treatment of perforation after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
Wenyu ZHAO ; Yan FU ; Yajiao DUAN ; Juan TANG ; Jing NI
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(3):580-587
After 50 years of clinical development, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) has become the preferred method for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of cholangio-pancreatic duct diseases; however, the major postoperative complications of ERCP, such as pancreatitis, hemorrhage, and perforation, are still a difficult issue faced by clinicians, and postoperative perforation is associated with an extremely high risk of death. Therefore, it is very important to explore the risk factors for perforation after ERCP, make a definite diagnosis of perforation in a timely manner, and formulate precise prevention and treatment measures. By reviewing a large number of articles, this article summarizes the influencing factors for perforation after ERCP and related diagnosis and treatment measures.
7.South China Expert Consensus on Diagnosis and Management of Overweight and Obesity in Children and Adolescents(2025)
Benyu TANG ; Yinya LI ; Juan LIN ; Shunye ZHU
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2025;46(4):541-557
The rising incidence of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents has become a significant public health issue both domestically and globally.In South China,the rates of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents are relatively low compared with the national average,thanks to the unique regional climate,culture,and dietary habits,which are conducive to the prevention and control of childhood and adolescent overweight and obesity.This consensus,based on practical experiences in weight management for overweight and obese children and adolescents in South China,in combination with evidence-based medical research,systematically establishes a standardized diagnosis and treatment framework for childhood and adolescent overweight and obesity.It covers core aspects such as diagnosis and assessment,lifestyle interventions,behavioral interventions,pharmacological treatment and traditional Chinese medical therapies.This consensus incorporates regional characteristics into the management framework for childhood and adolescent overweight and obesity,aiming to provide clinicians with scientifically sound and practical guidance,and to offer a regional model for curbing the growing trend of childhood obesity.
8.Factors influencing the physical activity of patients receiving a percutaneous coronary intervention soon after discharge
Qing WEN ; Xiaorong MAO ; Xiaoli TANG ; Haiyan WU ; Xiaojuan YANG ; Juan CHENG ; Qunhua MA
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2025;47(9):792-798
Objective:To analyze the physical activity level of patients treated with a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for coronary artery disease in the early out-of-hospital recovery phase, and the factors influencing it.Methods:Patients who had been discharged within the previous 6 months after their first PCI treatment were surveyed using a general information questionnaire, the long form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), the Chinese version of the Tilburg Frailty Scale, the Social Support Rating Scale, and for their ability in the activities of daily living. Epidemiological descriptive methods were used to analyze the reported physical activity levels, and multifactoral logistic regression was applied to explore the influencing factors. The receiver operating characteristics (ROC) curve was drawn to evaluate the predictive value of the risk factors.Results:A total of 394 former patients were surveyed, including 117 (30%) reporting a low level of physical activity, 202 (51%) describing a moderate level and 75 (19%) claiming a high level. The univariate analysis revealed significant differences in physical activity levels among those of different ages, with different chronic co-morbidities, and with different frailty and self-care ability. Multifactoral logistic regression analysis showed that advanced age, chronic co-morbidities, frailty and little self-care ability are significant predictors of a low level of physical activity. The area under the ROC curve for predicting the physical activity level by combining those four factors was 0.89 (95% CI 0.84-0.94), with a sensitivity of 0.89 and a specificity of 0.80. Conclusions:The physical activity level of patients treated with PCI for coronary disease is moderately low early after their release from the hospital. Targeted intervention to increase it is called for.
9.Brain functional networks in children with spastic cerebral palsy and their correlation with motor function as analyzed based on fNIRS
Yangyang CAO ; Xiaokang TANG ; Qianyu GUO ; Jun WANG ; Dengna ZHU ; Gongxun CHEN ; Yuhang ZHANG ; Junying YUAN ; Juan SONG ; Yiran XU
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2025;47(11):998-1004
Objective:To explore the characteristics of the brain functional networks in children with spastic cerebral palsy (SCP) while at rest and to correlate them with motor functioning.Methods:Thirty-six children with SCP were enrolled as the SCP group, while thirty-four age-matched healthy children were recruited as the control group (the HC group). Functional near-infrared spectroscopy was used to detect changes in the concentration of oxygenated hemoglobin in the children′s cerebral cortex while at rest. The left prefrontal cortex (LPFC), right prefrontal cortex (RPFC), left motor cortex (LMC), and right motor cortex (RMC) were selected as regions of interest. Phase locking values (PLVs) were used to evaluate the strength of functional connectivity (FC) among these brain regions, and graph theory methods were applied to analyze the topological properties of the brain networks. Motor functioning was assessed using the gross motor function measure (GMFM).Results:The analyses of FC strength revealed that the SCP group had significantly weaker FC among all of the regions of interest while at rest compared to the HC group. Their PLVs for LPFC-RPFC, LPFC-RMC, RPFC-RMC and LMC-RMC connectivity were all significantly smaller. Graph theory analysis showed that the SCP group had significantly lower global efficiency (GE) and smaller clustering coefficients (CCs) and network density (D), while their characteristic path lengths were significantly longer. According to the correlation analysis, the PLVs for LMC-RMC connections in the SCP group were positively correlated with their scores on dimensions D and E of the GMFM ( r=0.496 and r=0.579 respectively). GE ( r=0.587 and r=0.642) and CC ( r=0.318 and r=0.759) showed similar significant positive correlations with GMFM dimensions D and E. Conclusions:At rest, the functional networks in the brains of children with SCP exhibit abnormalities closely associated with their motor dysfunction.
10.Cytopathological features of thyroid tumors with DICER1 mutation
Ling WU ; Qiong JIAO ; Juan TANG ; Jizhi JIN ; Xuling SU ; Zhiyan LIU
Chinese Journal of Pathology 2025;54(5):518-523
Objective:To investigate the cytopathological features of thyroid tumor with DICER1 mutation.Methods:A retrospective study on the preoperative cell smear was conducted on thyroid tumors with DICER1 gene mutations detected by Sanger sequencing in the Department of Pathology Shanghai Sixth People′s Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine from May 2022 to November 2024.Results:Totally 163 cases with histological features indicating DICER1 mutation related thyroid tumor underwent Sanger sequencing. Fifteen cases were confirmed to harbor DICER1 mutation (15/163,9.2%). Fourteen of 15 patients were female, and only 1 was male; average age 42(31,47) years. Eight cases presented with D1709 hotspot mutation (8/15) and 7 cases with the E1813 hotspot mutation (7/15) and there was no statistical significant difference between mutation rate of different hotspot ( F=0.620, P=0.438). All specimens were stained with hematoxylin-eosin staining. A moderate number of cells were observed for all cases, predominantly with macrofollicular pattern and rare small papillae. The cell nuclei were mainly uniform, small, round and dark, slightly enlarged or medium-sized. Several cases could also present RAS-like nuclear features: 3 cases showed visible nuclear grooves. According to the expert consensus on the cytopathological diagnosis of thyroid fine needle aspiration (version 2023),the cytopathological diagnostic categories were: Ⅱ, 6 cases; Ⅲ, 2 cases; Ⅳ, 6 cases; and Ⅴ, 1 case. Postoperative histological diagnoses included follicular thyroid carcinoma in 2 cases, high-grade differentiated thyroid carcinoma in 1 case, follicular thyroid adenoma in 3 cases, follicular thyroid tumor of undetermined malignant potential in 4 case, and thyroid follicular nodular disease in 5 cases. Conclusions:The morphological features of DICER1-mutated thyroid tumors are predominant macrofollicles, with uniformly small round and dark nuclei. It is difficult to identify typically diagnostic atrophic follicles on cell smear, leading to a preoperative diagnosis of benign non-neoplastic or indeterminate category. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully observe the macro-follicles and small round dark nuclear features, which is necessary to suggest a genetic test of DICER1 gene and to confirm the diagnosis before surgery.


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