1.Study on interactive training and learning of residents in the department of radiology based on breast MR BI-RADS
Yuan JI ; Deshuo DONG ; Lina ZHANG ; Chao YANG ; Lijun WANG ; Yuanfei LI ; Yueqi WU ; Kai WANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2025;24(8):1092-1097
Objective:To evaluate the application value of interactive learning in enhancing the diagnosis of breast cancer by residents in the department of radiology through training based on the interpretation of breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features by the breast imaging reporting and data system (BI-RADS).Methods:A total of 23 trainees completed BI-RADS standardized reports of 250 cases. These cases were divided into a pre-training group (Group 1) and post-training groups (initial training, Groups 2-4; advanced training, Groups 5-6), forming a total of six groups. The efficacy of interactive learning through course lectures and case-based practice in enhancing their ability in breast cancer diagnosis was analyzed. All trainees generated reports based on the BI-RADS scoring criteria. Interpretation agreement rates, evaluation time, and confidence levels were recorded. SPSS 25.0 was used for independent samples t test, chi-square test, and rank-sum test. Results:During the initial stage of training, the agreement rate of 150 cases reached 80.00%, which was recommended as the endpoint for completion of the initial learning phase. A significant difference existed between Group 4 and Group 1 ( P=0.012) in agreement rate. Statistically significant differences were noted in evaluation time for Groups 5 and 6 before and after advanced training ( P=0.001 and 0.007, respectively). A significant difference in confidence level was observed for Group 5 ( P=0.005). Conclusions:Interactive training based on BI-RADS standardized reporting can improve the diagnosis of breast diseases by residents in the department of radiology, particularly for enhancing the quality of reports for mass-like enhancement breast diseases.
2.Scientific connotation of "blood stasis toxin" in hypoxic microenvironment: its "soil" function in tumor progression and micro-level treatment approaches.
Wei FAN ; Yuan-Lin LYU ; Xiao-Chen NI ; Kai-Yuan ZHANG ; Chu-Hang WANG ; Jia-Ning GUO ; Guang-Ji ZHANG ; Jian-Bo HUANG ; Tao JIANG
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2025;50(12):3483-3488
The tumor microenvironment is a crucial factor in tumor occurrence and progression. The hypoxic microenvironment is widely present in tumor tissue and is a key endogenous factor accelerating tumor deterioration. The "blood stasis toxin" theory, as an emerging perspective in tumor research, is regarded as the unique "soil" in tumor progression from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) due to its dynamic evolution mechanism, which closely resembles the formation of the hypoxic microenvironment. Scientifically integrating TCM theories with the biological characteristics of tumors and exploring precise syndrome differentiation and treatment strategies are key to achieving comprehensive tumor prevention and control. This article focused on the hypoxic microenvironment of the tumor, elucidating its formation mechanisms and evolutionary processes and carefully analyzing the internal relationship between the "blood stasis toxin" theory and the hypoxic microenvironment. Additionally, it explored the interaction among blood stasis, toxic pathogens, and hypoxic environment and proposed micro-level prevention and treatment strategies targeting the hypoxic microenvironment based on the "blood stasis toxin" theory, aiming to provide TCM-based theoretical support and therapeutic approaches for precise regulation of the hypoxic microenvironment.
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3.Analysis of the association between patent foramen ovale and migraine:advances in biomarker and imaging research
Kai-yuan LIU ; Ji-zhe XU ; Ming BAI ; Qiang WANG ; Li-he YAO
Chinese Journal of Interventional Cardiology 2025;33(9):516-522
Patent foramen ovale(PFO)demonstrates significant comorbidity with migraine,but its causal relationship and the efficacy of transcatheter closure remain controversial.This systematic review examines potential biomarkers and relevant imaging assessments for PFO-associated migraine,aiming to provide a theoretical foundation for clinical diagnosis and treatment.Key biomarkers include platelet activation markers,calcitonin gene-related peptide,homocysteine,and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio.Imaging evaluations encompass right-to-left shunt grading(transthoracic echocardiography,transcranial Doppler ultrasound),cerebrovascular breath-holding index,characteristics of white matter hyperintensities,alterations in resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging(rs-f-MRI)brain networks,in-situ thrombi detected by optical coherence tomography,and electroencephalogram(EEG)power spectral features.Research indicates that integrating biomarkers with imaging technologies enhances diagnostic discrimination and treatment outcome prediction.Current challenges include unclear causal relationships and insufficient standardization of detection methods.Future efforts require multidisciplinary collaboration to establish personalized diagnostic and therapeutic frameworks through multimodal indicators,thereby advancing precise prevention and treatment strategies for PFO-related migraine.
4.Analysis of the association between patent foramen ovale and migraine:advances in biomarker and imaging research
Kai-yuan LIU ; Ji-zhe XU ; Ming BAI ; Qiang WANG ; Li-he YAO
Chinese Journal of Interventional Cardiology 2025;33(9):516-522
Patent foramen ovale(PFO)demonstrates significant comorbidity with migraine,but its causal relationship and the efficacy of transcatheter closure remain controversial.This systematic review examines potential biomarkers and relevant imaging assessments for PFO-associated migraine,aiming to provide a theoretical foundation for clinical diagnosis and treatment.Key biomarkers include platelet activation markers,calcitonin gene-related peptide,homocysteine,and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio.Imaging evaluations encompass right-to-left shunt grading(transthoracic echocardiography,transcranial Doppler ultrasound),cerebrovascular breath-holding index,characteristics of white matter hyperintensities,alterations in resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging(rs-f-MRI)brain networks,in-situ thrombi detected by optical coherence tomography,and electroencephalogram(EEG)power spectral features.Research indicates that integrating biomarkers with imaging technologies enhances diagnostic discrimination and treatment outcome prediction.Current challenges include unclear causal relationships and insufficient standardization of detection methods.Future efforts require multidisciplinary collaboration to establish personalized diagnostic and therapeutic frameworks through multimodal indicators,thereby advancing precise prevention and treatment strategies for PFO-related migraine.
5.Study on interactive training and learning of residents in the department of radiology based on breast MR BI-RADS
Yuan JI ; Deshuo DONG ; Lina ZHANG ; Chao YANG ; Lijun WANG ; Yuanfei LI ; Yueqi WU ; Kai WANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2025;24(8):1092-1097
Objective:To evaluate the application value of interactive learning in enhancing the diagnosis of breast cancer by residents in the department of radiology through training based on the interpretation of breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features by the breast imaging reporting and data system (BI-RADS).Methods:A total of 23 trainees completed BI-RADS standardized reports of 250 cases. These cases were divided into a pre-training group (Group 1) and post-training groups (initial training, Groups 2-4; advanced training, Groups 5-6), forming a total of six groups. The efficacy of interactive learning through course lectures and case-based practice in enhancing their ability in breast cancer diagnosis was analyzed. All trainees generated reports based on the BI-RADS scoring criteria. Interpretation agreement rates, evaluation time, and confidence levels were recorded. SPSS 25.0 was used for independent samples t test, chi-square test, and rank-sum test. Results:During the initial stage of training, the agreement rate of 150 cases reached 80.00%, which was recommended as the endpoint for completion of the initial learning phase. A significant difference existed between Group 4 and Group 1 ( P=0.012) in agreement rate. Statistically significant differences were noted in evaluation time for Groups 5 and 6 before and after advanced training ( P=0.001 and 0.007, respectively). A significant difference in confidence level was observed for Group 5 ( P=0.005). Conclusions:Interactive training based on BI-RADS standardized reporting can improve the diagnosis of breast diseases by residents in the department of radiology, particularly for enhancing the quality of reports for mass-like enhancement breast diseases.
6.Analyse the risk factors for producing anti-HLA antibodies in patients with hematological diseases
Kai JI ; Lan WANG ; Luyao CHEN ; Xiaojing BAO ; Xiaoni YUAN ; Xiaojin WU ; Jun HE
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2024;37(2):165-173
【Objective】 To explore the risk factors for the production of anti-HLA antibodies in patients with hematological diseases before hematopoietic stemcell transplantation. 【Methods】 The results and clinical data of 1 008 patients with hematological diseases in our hospital who underwent anti-HLA antibody testing were collected by using Luminex technology platform before transplantation from 2016 to 2018 for statistical analysis. 【Results】 The total positive rate of anti-HLA antibodies in 1 008 patients was 24.08%. Multivariate analysis showed that independent risk factors associated with the production of anti-HLA antibodies included age≥30 years old(P=0.046, OR1.467, 95%CI1.007-2.136), time from disease diagnosis to antibody testing≥41 days(P=0.000, OR1.830, 95%CI1.306-2.565), initial platelet count<20×109/L(P=0.020, OR1.543, 95%CI1.072-2.220), prior pregnancy(P=0.000, OR5.187, 95%CI3.689-7.293), transfusions before admission(P=0.001, OR1.762, 95%CI1.257-2.470)and total platelet transfusion volumes after admission≥30 U(P=0.000, OR2.352, 95%CI1.638-3.376). Age ≥30 years old(P=0.023, OR=1.839, 95%CI1.088-3.108)and prior pregnancy(P=0.042, OR=5.258, 95%CI1.062-26.038)are associated with the production of anti-HLA class Ⅰ and class Ⅱ antibodies, respectively. The time from disease diagnosis to antibody testing≥41 days(P=0.000, OR=2.873, 95%CI1.612-5.119), initial platelet count<20×109/L(P=0.008, OR=2.164, 95%CI1.225-3.822), prior pregnancy(P=0.002, OR=6.734, 95%CI1.993-22.751), transfusions before admission(P=0.001, OR=2.746, 95%CI1.531-4.925)and total platelet transfusion volumes after admission>30 U(P=0.006, OR=3.459, 95%CI1.416-8.451)are associated with the production of anti-HLA class Ⅰ and Ⅱ antibodies. 【Conclusion】 Older age, longer course of disease, lower PLT count, history of pregnancy and blood transfusion, and higher total amount of PLT transfusion are risk factors which affect the production of anti-HLA antibodies.Therefore, it is advisable to test for anti-HLA antibodies according to the situation before transplantation, which is of great value in guiding donor selection, monitoring antibody changes and improving transplant prognosis.
7.Application of contrast-enhanced ultrasound in differential diagnosis of ≤ 3 cm hepatocellular carcinoma and focal nodular hyperplasia of the liver
Kai YUAN ; Zhengbiao JI ; Feng MAO ; Weibin ZHANG ; Haixia YUAN ; Wenping WANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Medicine 2024;31(6):945-950
Objective To investigate the diagnosis value of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in the differentiation of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH) of the liver with ≤3 cm of maximum diameter. Methods The image characteristics in 48 lesions of HCC with maximum diameter≤3 cm and 48 lesions of FNH with maximum diameter≤3 cm confirmed by pathology were retrospectively analyzed. The phase changes, enhancement patterns and enhancement characteristics of the lesions in the two groups were compared. Results All lesions in the two groups showed high-echo in the arterial phase. The contrast arrival time in HCC group and FNH group was 17(15, 19) s and 15(12, 18.75) s (P=0.017); the peak time in the two groups was 21(17, 25) s and 22(19, 26) s (P>0.05). The main enhancement patterns of HCC group and FNH group in arterial phase were homogeneous enhancement and centrifugal enhancement, respectively. All HCC lesions showed homogeneous enhancement, which was significantly higher than FNH (2.08%, P<0.05); 97.91% of FHN lesions showed centrifugal enhancement, which was higher that of HCC lesions (0, P<0.05). During the CEUS process, 87.5% of HCC lesions showed “rapid fill-in and rapid wash-out”, which was significantly higher than that of FNH lesions(8.33%,P<0.05); 91.67% of FNH lesions showed “rapid fill-in” and “synchronous/slow wash-out” which was significantly higher than that of HCC lesions (12.50%,P<0.05). Conclusion CEUS is helpful in the differential diagnosis of FNH and HCC with maximum diameter≤3 cm.
8.Effect of tibial prosthesis riser length on knee biomechanics after unicompartmental knee arthroplasty
Kai ZHANG ; Mingxin ZHAO ; Yuzhu YANG ; Yuan GUO ; Binping JI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2024;28(21):3281-3285
BACKGROUND:Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty can effectively treat severe unilateral knee osteoarthritis.It has been found that posterior tibial cortical fracture is prone to occur after unicompartmental knee arthroplasty.The fracture begins at the keel groove of tibial osteotomy.The tibial prosthesis riser length affects the biomechanical results of the knee joint after unicompartmental knee arthroplasty. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of tibial prosthesis riser length on knee biomechanics in unicompartmental knee arthroplasty,and to find out the relationship between prosthesis riser length and anterior and posterior tibial diameters of patients. METHODS:Computed tomography image data and commonly used unicompartmental prostheses were selected from a 37-year-old healthy female with no history of knee disease.A natural knee joint model was established and a unicompartmental prosthesis model was built.Eight different lengths of tibial prosthesis risers were established,with a minimum length of 31 mm and a maximum length of 34.5 mm in 0.5 mm increments,for comparison with the commonly used hospital prosthesis riser length of 33.2 mm.The material of the femoral component and tibial disc was cobalt-chromium-molybdenum alloy,and the tibial spacer was ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene.The biomechanical changes of the knee joint were observed using finite element analysis software loaded with 1000 N over the femur. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)The tibial stress was minimal at a tibial prosthesis riser length of 33 mm;the anterior cruciate ligament stress was minimal;the lateral meniscus stress was minimal,and the femoral prosthesis stress was minimal.The remaining components were less stressful.(2)The subject's medial tibial plateau anterior-posterior diameter length was 53 mm,and by calculating the ratio,the optimal ratio of tibial prosthesis riser length to anterior-posterior tibial diameter should be about 62%.If it is lower than this value,aseptic loosening of the prosthesis may occur,and if it is higher than this value,fracture of the bone cortex at the anterior-posterior end of the tibia may occur.
9.Exploring the effects of sirolimus on the growth and development of zebrafish embryo models
Zi-Xin ZHANG ; Tong QIU ; Jiang-Yuan ZHOU ; Xue-Peng ZHANG ; Xue GONG ; Kai-Ying YANG ; Yu-Ru LAN ; Si-Yuan CHEN ; Yi JI
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2024;40(12):2368-2374
Aim To explore the effects of sirolimus on the growth and development of motor,vascular,nerv-ous,and immune systems through zebrafish models.Methods After 3 hours of fertilization of zebrafish embryos,different concentrations of sirolimus were add-ed to the growth environment,and the growth and de-velopment of the embryos was recorded.Transgenic ze-brafish models labeled with blood vessels,nerves or im-mune cells were used to compare the drug effects on the growth and development of those systems.Results At the concentration of 0.5 μmol·L-1,the hatching rate and the body length(P<0.01)were significantly smaller than those of the control group,and movement was also significantly slowed down.Meanwhile,the length of axons of the nervous system,the development of intersegmental vessels,and the growth of immune cells were significantly delayed by drug treatment.But when the concentration was below 0.1 μmol·L-1,there was no statistically difference between the control group and the sirolimus group.Conclusions When the concentration of sirolimus exceeds a certain level,it can significantly slow down the growth and development of movement,blood vessels,nervous system and im-mune system of zebrafish.Therefore,in clinical prac-tice,it is important to monitor the blood concentration of sirolimus in children on time.
10.The expression of CD24 antigen in multiple myeloma patients and its predictive value after induction therapy
Mengru LIU ; Bin CHU ; Yuan CHEN ; Mengzhen WANG ; Minqiu LU ; Shan GAO ; Lei SHI ; Qiuqing XIANG ; Lijuan FANG ; Qi YAN ; Na JI ; Kai SUN ; Li BAO
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2024;47(10):1178-1185
Objective:This study analyzed the expression of CD24 antigen on bone marrow plasma cells (BMPC) of patients with multiple myeloma (MM) and the predictive value of induction therapy.Methods:This clinical observational study utilized 258 MM patients samples treated at the Hematology Department of Beijing Jishuitan Hospital who met the inclusion criteria in the Department of Hematology, Capital Medical University, from August 12th, 2022 to February 1st, 2024. According to the different stages of the disease, patients were divided into three groups: 78 cases of Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma(NDMM) (42 males and 36 females, aged 62±11), 56 cases of the relapse refractory group (34 males and 22 females, aged 64±9), and 124 cases of the disease remission group (68 males and 56 females, aged 62±10). Multiparameter flow cytometry (MFC) was used to detect the expression level of CD24 antigen on BMPC and the relationship between CD24 and MM disease status. The clinical data and test results of 78 NDMM patients at initial diagnosis were retrospectively analyzed, including gender, age, MFC detection of the positive expression rate of antigens (CD19, CD20, CD24, CD27, CD56), the results of efficacy evaluation after induction therapy, ISS staging, R-ISS staging, blood hemoglobin, β2-microglobulin, human serum albumin, serum creatinine, lactate dehydrogenas, correction of calcium, BMPC ratio, and the results of FISH. The patients were divided into a deep remission group [including complete remission (CR) and very good partial remission (VGPR)] with 43 cases and a non-deep remission group (non CR and VGPR) with 17 cases according to the difference of antigen positive expression rate after induction therapy. The differences of antigen expression on BMPC between the two groups were compared. Binary logistic regression was used to analyze the relationship between the expression of each antigen and the efficacy after induction therapy in patients, and the results showed that CD24 was more correlated with the achievement of deep remission after induction therapy than other antigens. Therefore, taking the positive expression rate of CD24 in NDMM patients at the initial diagnosis and deep remission after induction therapy as the research objects, the predictive value of CD24 for NDMM patients reaching deep remission after induction therapy was analyzed by using receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC), and the optimal cutoff value was obtained. NDMM was divided into two groups according to the cut-off value, and the differences between the two groups in clinical baseline data and prognostic indicators were compared.Results:The positive rates of plasma cell CD24 expression in the NDMM group, the relapse refractory group and the disease remission group were 2.18 (95% CI 0.08-81.85)%, 3.81 (95% CI 0.10-64.56)%, 8.74 (95% CI 0.79-95.55)% respectively. Compared with the disease remission group, the NDMM and relapse refractory group was lower ( Z=-7.889, -5.282, respectively, P<0.001). Univariate analysis showed that there was a significant difference in the positive expression rate of CD24 at initial diagnosis between the deep remission group and the non-deep remission group ( Z=-3.265, P<0.001), while there was no significant difference in CD19 ( Z=-0.271, P=0.787), CD20 ( Z=-0.205, P=0.837), CD27 ( Z=-0.582, P=0.560), and CD56 ( Z=-0.328, P=0.743) between the two groups. Binary logistic regression analysis showed that compared with other antigens [CD19 ( OR=1.045, 95% CI 0.975-1.120, P=0.217), CD20 ( OR=1.000, 95% CI 0.971-1.030, P=0.976), CD27 ( OR=0.997, 95% CI 0.977-1.016, P=0.734), CD56 ( OR=1.006, 95% CI 0.990-1.006, P=0.449)], the expression of CD24 ( OR=0.423, 95% CI 0.990-1.006, P=0.449) on BMPC in NDMM patients was most closely related to the achievement of deep remission was achieved after induction therapy. The lower the proportion of CD24 at the initial diagnosis was, the lower the probability of achieving deep remission after induction therapy was. The area under the curve (AUC) of CD24 in predicting deep remission after induction therapy was 0.772 (95% CI 0.655-0.889, P=0.001), with a sensitivity of 60.50%, a specificity of 85.00%, and the optimal critical value was 2.21%. Compared with the group with plasma CD24 positive rate>2.21%, the group with plasma CD24 positive rate<2.21% had a higher proportion of male (39.47%vs 65.00%, χ2=5.092, P=0.024), ISS stagingⅢ (41.67% vs 58.33%, χ2=6.175, P=0.046), β2 microglobulin (3.19 mg/L vs 4.14 mg/L, Z=-2.257, P=0.024), and BMPC [(8.672±1.827)% vs (19.530±3.188)%, t=-2.963, P=0.004] detected by MFC, and the differences were statistically significant. Conclusions:The low positive rate of plasma cell CD24 is closely related to the higher tumor burden and the worse disease status of MM patients. In addition, the positive expression rate of CD24 is at initial diagnosis can predict the efficacy achieved after induction therapy, and the lower positive rate of CD24 is, the worse the efficacy achieved after induction therapy. At the same time, MFC detection of CD24 is convenient and efficient in the evaluation and prediction of MM.

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