1.Machine learning-based predictive model for severe pneumonia in children
Qing DU ; Mingzhao HUANG ; Ying LI ; Kai CHEN ; Lianting HU ; Chao XIONG ; Xiaoxia LU
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;59(10):1716-1724
Objective:To develop and validate a clinical warning model for severe pediatric community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) using electronic health records.Methods:A retrospective cohort study was conducted, analyzing clinical data of 15 750 children hospitalized for CAP at Wuhan Children′s Hospital between January 1, 2019, and December 31, 2023. Patient data were randomly split into training and testing sets at a 7∶3 ratio. Six supervised machine learning models were constructed in the training set, optimized using five-fold cross-validation, and evaluated in the testing set. Model performance was assessed using ROC-AUC, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, calibration curves, and clinical decision curve analysis at optimal thresholds. The best-performing model was selected, and SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) were used to interpret feature importance. A program interface was developed based on the model results, enabling integration into clinical decision support systems for automated early warning.Results:A total of 15 750 participants, ranging in age from 28 days to 18 years, were included in the study. The median age was 2 years [interquartile range (IQR): 0-4 years], with 9 555 males (60.67%) and 6 195 females (39.33%). Among them, 2 211 (14.04%) developed severe pneumonia. In the prediction models, XGB outperformed other models with an ROC-AUC of 0.884 (95% CI: 0.870-0.898), sensitivity (0.803, 95% CI: 0.772-0.832), specificity (0.828, 95% CI: 0.816-0.839). Calibration analysis showed strong agreement between predicted and observed risks (Brier score: 0.081, 95% CI: 0.075-0.086). The analysis based on the SHAP method revealed that respiratory rate, heart rate, T-lymphocyte subsets, and red blood cell volume distribution width-SD are predictive factors for severe progression of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in children. Conclusion:An interpretable machine learning model was developed for the early detection and personalized treatment planning of severe CAP in children, providing valuable support to clinicians.
2.Research and application of a new deep learning based strategy for platelet histogram review
Enming ZHANG ; Chao YANG ; Xianchun CHEN ; Yan LIN ; Taixue AN ; Haixia LI ; Yongjian HE ; Zhiwei LIU ; Limei FENG ; Wanying LIN ; Tie XIONG ; Kai QIU ; Ya GAO ; Lizhu HUANG ; Jing HE ; Chunyan WANG ; Dehua SUN ; Bo SITU ; Lei ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2025;48(9):1201-1206
Objective:To develop an artificial intelligence (AI)-based platelet review strategy to identify abnormal platelet histograms with no significant difference between initial impedance platelet count (PLT-I) and PLT-F results.Methods:This study included 5 119 routine blood analysis in Nanfang Hospital of Southern Medical University and its Ganzhou branch from July 2023 and March 2024. Specimens exhibiting abnormal platelet histograms and an initial platelet count >40×10?/L underwent review using the fluorescent platelet count (PLT-F) channel. Consistency of the results was defined as a difference between impedance platelet count (PLT-I) and PLT-F less than ±20% of the PLT-F results. A deep learning model was developed using platelet and red blood cell histogram data from a training set of 3 807 specimens. The model′s diagnostic performance was evaluated on an independent external validation set ( n=805) using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis. Changes in the number of reviewed samples and sample turnaround time were analyzed to assess its clinical utility. Results:The deep learning model based on platelet and red blood cell histograms achieved an area under the ROC curve (AUC) of 0.854 in the training set. At a cutoff value of 0.1, the sensitivity was 0.954 and specificity was 0.358. The model could reduce review by 16.80% (190/1 131). In the validation set, the AUC was 0.805, with a sensitivity of 0.955 and specificity of 0.307, corresponding to a reduction of 17.41% (47/270) in reviewed specimens.Conclusion:The platelet review prediction model developed based on deep learning technology can efficiently identify samples with consistent results before and after review, reducing unnecessary reviews and shortening specimen testing time, thereby improving the efficiency of platelet test.
3.Expression regulation of lipid metabolism gene ABHD5 in the mouse of testes
Hao LIU ; Ze-yu LI ; Kai-cheng SHEN ; Yuan-di HUANG ; De-xi SU ; Rui CHENG ; Ke XIONG ; Yi ZHI ; Wei-bing LI
National Journal of Andrology 2025;31(6):492-498
Objective:To explore the expression regulation of lipid metabolism gene ABHD5 in testes.Methods:Differential gene analysis was performed by integrating databases of TCGA and GTEx to identify the target gene ABHD5.The expression trends of ABHD5 gene in testicular carcinoma tissue were analyzed.Human testis single-cell atlases were obtained from the Human Protein Atlas and Male Health Atlas databases to determine the expression distribution of ABHD5 across different testicular cell types.Additionally,the GTEx database was utilized to visualize the expression pattern of ABHD5 in the testis,thereby enhancing the understanding of its transcriptional profile.The relationship between ABHD5 expression and age was assessed through integrated database analysis.Western blotting and immunofluorescence were performed to detect differential expressions of ABHD5 in testicular tissues of young and aged mice respectively.Results:The TCGA database indicated that the expression of ABHD5 in human testicular carcinoma tissue was significantly lower than that in normal testicular tissue which showed a negative correlation with patient survival.ABHD5 was highly ex-pressed in germ cells of the testis reveaked from Human Protein Atlas and Male Health Atlas databases.The stability of ABHD5 protein was crucial for testicular tissue,and its expression decreased with age.Furthermore,Western blot and immunofluorescence staining demonstrated that ABHD5 expression in the testicular tissue of aged mice was significantly lower than that in young mice.Conclu-sion:ABHD5 plays an important role in testicular tissue,and may be inseparable from testicular tumors and reproductive aging.How-ever,its mechanism of action remains to be further studied.
4.Application of Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework-8 in Bone Tissue Regeneration
Wei-Qiang HU ; Kai LUO ; Xiong-Cheng XU
Chinese Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2025;41(2):210-218
How to effectively achieve regenerative repair of large bone defects remains a significant chal-lenge in current clinical treatment.Traditional bone regeneration materials have yet to yield ideal results,while the emergence of nanomaterials offers new options for bone regeneration.In recent years,metal-or-ganic frameworks(MOFs)have been widely applied in fields such as biomedicine,among which zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 nanoparticles(ZIF-8 NPs)have been extensively studied.ZIF-8 NPs are easy to synthesize,with controllable particle sizes,large specific surface areas,high thermal stability,and pH responsiveness.The nanoscale size of ZIF-8 NPs can be utilized to adjust the mechanical properties of biomaterials,further aligning with the elastic modulus of bone tissue.Additionally,ZIF-8 NPs facilitate osteogenic differentiation,vascular regeneration,and exhibit antibacterial properties,while also serving as carriers for controlled release of drugs or biomacromolecules.This article summarizes the characteris-tics and biocompatibility of ZIF-8 NPs and reviews their application progress in the field of bone tissue re-generation,including the enhancement of mechanical properties,cell adhesion,osteoinductive activity,angiogenic ability,anti-inflammatory ability and antibacterial ability of bone regeneration materials.This review aims to provide references for advancing the preparation and application of ZIF-8-based bioactive materials.
5.Discussion on the Role of"Cultivating Earth and Generating Gold"Method in the Treatment of Allergic Diseases under the Perspective of"Same Treatment for Different Diseases"
Ye XIONG ; Fei WANG ; Gaoyan KUANG ; Kai LIU ; Ge HU ; Zhenhua ZHU
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(10):2959-2967
Allergic diseases,also known as hypersensitivity diseases,are a systemic disorder affecting nearly 40%of the global population.Although they vary in affected sites and clinical manifestations,they share many common features.For example,allergic diseases are the same type Ⅰ hypersensitivity reaction;the disease mechanism is based on the inability of the positive deficiency to resist the evil,and the allergens induce the onset of the disease;the course of the disease is similar to the patient's physique;the onset of the disease is closely related to the taiyin meridian of the hand and the foot;and the disease locations in traditional Chinese medicine can be categorized as the"orifices",so that the different diseases can be treated with the same treatment.Chinese medicine believes that spleen deficiency is the initiating factor of immune dysfunction,and lung deficiency is the key to the occurrence of allergic diseases,and regulating the lung and spleen is the key point of treatment for allergic diseases.The method of"cultivating the earth and generating gold"is good at adjusting the spleen and stomach and restoring the function of the lungs,which is the key to"same treatment for different diseases"of allergic diseases.Therefore,the purpose of this article is to explore the commonalities of allergic diseases and the role of the method of"cultivating the earth and generating gold"in the treatment of allergic diseases under the perspective of"same treatment for different diseases".
6.Key Quality Control Items and Testing Points of Sheet for Oral Solid Preparation in the 2025 Edition of the Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China
Xiaohui YU ; Wei XIONG ; Bin LIU ; Yiwei ZHAO ; Lei CHEN ; Kai XU
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(7):1065-1069
To promote the understanding of the requirements of sheet for oral solid preparation in the Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China(2025 edition)and improve the quality control level of related parties in production and use,the key quality control items specified in Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China and the testing points were analyzed and discussed combined with the current situation of sheet for oral solid preparation industry and relevant standards at home and abroad.Suggestion was given that quality control should be carried out according to product characteristics,application,production process,and risk assessment,and reasonable limits should be set.
7.Arthroscopic suture anchor fixation for acute bony Bankart lesions: excellent bone healing with a low complication rate
Qiangqiang LI ; Peng SUN ; Yu ZHANG ; Kai FU ; Yao YAO ; Jianghui QIN ; Jin XIONG ; Qing JIANG ; Dongyang CHEN
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2025;45(8):523-530
Objective:To investigate the clinical outcomes of arthroscopic suture anchor fixation for acute bony Bankart lesions.Methods:Data of 49 patients with acute bone Bankart injury treated with suture anchor fixation under arthroscopy at the Affiliate Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University School of Medicine from February 2019 to July 2024 were retrospectively analyzed, including 34 males and 15 females, aged 46.4±17.7 years (range, 18-81 years). Body mass index was 26.3±4.2 kg/m 2 (range, 19.8-37.9 kg/m 2). There were 17 patients with left shoulder and 32 patients with right shoulder. The time from injury to operation was 12.6±10.5 d (range, 1-50 d). CT three-dimensional reconstruction showed that the area of bone defect accounted for 20.1%±11.4% (range, 8%-49%) of the glenoid area. According to the degree of bone defect, there were 38 cases in the bone defect area ≤25% group and 11 cases in the bone defect area >25% group. All 49 patients received shoulder arthroscopic fixation with wire anchor. All 49 the patients were treated under shoulder arthroscopy using suture anchor technique. Using American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeon (ASES) score, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) score, Rowe score as well as shoulder range of motion to evaluate shoulder function. The position and healing of the fracture mass were evaluated with shoulder joint CT and three-dimensional reconstruction at immediate and final follow-up. Results:The incision healed in one stage and no infection occurred in all patients. All 49 patients were followed up for a period of 3 to 81 months, with an average follow-up of 23.8±20.2 months. At the final follow-up, the mean forward elevation, external rotation, and internal rotation improved from 126.1°±20.3°, 36.9°±14.0°, and 10±2 preoperatively to 167.1°±15.5°, 66.8°±8.3°, and 6±1 at the last follow-up, respectively ( P<0.05). At the final follow-up, the mean ASES score, UCLA score, and Rowe score were all significantly improved from 41.3±11.9, 14.2±6.1 and 46.9±14.7 preoperatively to 89.7±7.8, 31.5±3.6 and 92.4±7.4, respectively ( P<0.05). The differences between the final follow-up and preoperative values for forward elevation in the bone defect area >25% group and the bone defect area ≤25% group were 43°±20° and 41°±21°, respectively. The differences in lateral external rotation were 34°±8° and 29°±18°, while the differences in internal rotation (measured by hand-behind-back reach) were 5±2 and 4±2, respectively. None of these differences were statistically significant. The differences between the final follow-up and preoperative scores in the bone defect area >25% fracture fragment group and the bone defect area ≤25% group were as follows: ASES score, 50.9±14.4 vs. 47.7±12.8; UCLA score, 18.4±3.2 vs. 17.0±6.9; and Rowe score, 40.5±13.5 vs. 46.9±15.0. None of these differences were statistically significant. CT examination at the last follow-up showed that all fractures were healed, all patients in the bone defect area ≤25% group achieved good reduction, and 3 patients in the bone defect area >25% group had step-offs on the glenoid surface. Postoperative shoulder adhesion occurred in 5 patients, which was improved after intensive abduction and external rotation exercise. Conclusions:Arthroscopic suture anchor fixation is effective for the bone defect area ≤25% bony Bankart lesions, offering advantages of minimal invasiveness and rapid recovery. For lesions involving more than the bone defect area 25% of the glenoid surface, enhanced fixation strength is recommended to prevent fracture fragment displacement.
8.Preliminary exploration of the efficacy and safety of darolutamide in the treatment of metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer
Zekun XIN ; Shuyu ZHANG ; Yuqiang SHI ; Zhentao LEI ; Kai LE ; Jie XIONG ; Lin YANG ; Shenghan WANG ; Qiang GAO ; Bao ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Urology 2025;46(3):188-191
Objective:To investigate the efficacy and safety of darolutamide in the treatment of patients with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on 17 cases of prostate cancer patients who received treatment with darolutamide in combination with ADT at our hospital from January to December 2022. The median age was 70 (range: 56 to 92) years old. The median pre-treatment prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level was 63.50 (range: 29.16 to 700.74) ng/ml. Sixteen cases had a Gleason score of 8 or above, and 11 cases were classified as high tumor burden (with four or more bone metastases and/or visceral metastases). The patients were treated with darolutamide in combination with goserelin (10.8 mg, subcutaneous injection, every 12 weeks). The decrease in PSA levels was observed at 2 weeks and at 1, 2, 3, and 6 months post-treatment. The time to achieve a 50% decrease in PSA level (PSA50), a 90% decrease (PSA90), and a PSA level of ≤0.2 ng/ml was recorded.Adverse drug reactions were also documented.Results:All the 17 patients were followed up and continued to receive darolutamide at our center without any loss to follow-up. The median follow-up time was 11.4(8.9, 15.3)months. It showed a median PSA decrease from baseline of 83.33% at 2 weeks, 95.37% at 1 month, 96.71% at 2 months, 97.22% at 3 months, and 99.10% at 6 months. The median time to achieve PSA50, PSA90, and PSA ≤ 0.2 ng/ml were 1.3 (0.9, 1.7)months, 1.7 (1.2, 2.4)months, and 3.6 (2.9, 4.5)months respectively. Six patients with bone metastases experienced relief of metastatic lesions after treatment. Only one patient developed papules on the left upper limb, which were assessed as grade 1 rash, and the rash disappeared after three days treatment of topical application of hydrocortisone cream.Conclusions:Darolutamide could rapidly control and significantly reduce PSA levels in prostate cancer patients, with a favorable safety profile.
9.Isolation,identification,and biological characterization of enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli from a South China tiger
Jing-ru XU ; Zhi-hao ZHU ; Yu-qi LI ; Si-si FAN ; Ya-li KANG ; Yu-bin ZHUO ; Ling-shan HUANG ; Shu-qi QIU ; XUE-YUXI ; Xiao-ping WU ; Yu-ting LIAO ; Wei-ye LIN ; Xiao-ziyi XIAO ; Xue-jin LI ; Teng-teng CHEN ; Xi-pan LIN ; Kai-xiong LIN ; Ke-wei FAN
Chinese Journal of Zoonoses 2025;41(6):567-573
This study was aimed at identifying the pathogenic bacteria responsible for the death of a young tiger at the Fujian Meihua Mountain South China Tiger Breeding Research Institute.Tissue samples from the lungs,liver,and intestines of the deceased tiger were collected,and the bacteria were cultured inasterile environment.The bacterial strains were characterized according to their morphological and molecular biological properties,including assessment of virulence genes and antibiotic resistance genes,mouse lethality tests,and antibiotic susceptibility evaluations.A predominant bacterial strain isolated from the liver of the deceased tiger was identified as enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli(ETEC)strain Tiger22513F.Phylogenetic analysis of the 16S rRNA gene revealed that the Tiger22513F strain exhibited close genetic similarity to the reference strain ETEC(MF919609.1),with 99.9%nucleotide similarity,and resided on the same evolutionary branch.The Tiger22513F strain contained 11 antibiotic resistance genes(tetA,sul1,sul3,cmlA,floR,blaTEM,blaSHV,blaCMY-2,qnrA,qnrS,and qnrD)along with five virulence genes(VT1,fyuA,tsh,iucD,and ST).Mouse lethality tests indicated significant pathogenicity toward mice,affecting primarily the lungs,liver,and intestines.Antibiotic susceptibility testing demonstrated that this strain exhibited resistance to various classes of beta-lactam antibiotics,as well as quinolones and aminoglycosides.This investigation successfully isolated a multi-drug resistant enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli strain with pronounced pathogenicity from the liver of a deceased tiger;thus providing valuable scientific insights for clinical diagnosis,as well as prevention and control measures,against ETEC infections in South China tigers.
10.Discussion on the Role of"Cultivating Earth and Generating Gold"Method in the Treatment of Allergic Diseases under the Perspective of"Same Treatment for Different Diseases"
Ye XIONG ; Fei WANG ; Gaoyan KUANG ; Kai LIU ; Ge HU ; Zhenhua ZHU
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(10):2959-2967
Allergic diseases,also known as hypersensitivity diseases,are a systemic disorder affecting nearly 40%of the global population.Although they vary in affected sites and clinical manifestations,they share many common features.For example,allergic diseases are the same type Ⅰ hypersensitivity reaction;the disease mechanism is based on the inability of the positive deficiency to resist the evil,and the allergens induce the onset of the disease;the course of the disease is similar to the patient's physique;the onset of the disease is closely related to the taiyin meridian of the hand and the foot;and the disease locations in traditional Chinese medicine can be categorized as the"orifices",so that the different diseases can be treated with the same treatment.Chinese medicine believes that spleen deficiency is the initiating factor of immune dysfunction,and lung deficiency is the key to the occurrence of allergic diseases,and regulating the lung and spleen is the key point of treatment for allergic diseases.The method of"cultivating the earth and generating gold"is good at adjusting the spleen and stomach and restoring the function of the lungs,which is the key to"same treatment for different diseases"of allergic diseases.Therefore,the purpose of this article is to explore the commonalities of allergic diseases and the role of the method of"cultivating the earth and generating gold"in the treatment of allergic diseases under the perspective of"same treatment for different diseases".

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