1.A Case of Multidisciplinary Treatment for a Patient with Gorham-Stout Disease
Jing HU ; Ying JIN ; Yan ZHANG ; Ji LI ; Wenhui WANG ; Yue CHI ; Chunxu LI ; Zhenjie ZHANG ; Yaping LIU ; Xiaotian CHU ; Jin XU ; Min SHEN
JOURNAL OF RARE DISEASES 2026;5(1):52-59
Gorham-Stout disease(GSD) is a rare osteolytic disorder characterized by spontaneous and progressive osteolysis, along with abnormal angiogenesis and lymphangiogenesis, with no new bone formation. We present a case of a 15-year-old female admitted due to " recurrent right leg pain for 5 years, 11 months after undergoing right femoral fracture surgery". Through comprehensive integration of the patient's clinical phenotype, laboratory tests, imaging findings, pathological examinations, and molecular biological test results, GSD was considered highly likely. A multidisciplinary treatment approach was conducted, including a combination of zoledronic acid and sirolimus to inhibit osteolysis, along with rehabilitation training and orthopedic intervention, providing a personalized and comprehensive treatment strategy.
2.Molecular Characterization Network of Dampness-heat Syndrome in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B Complicated by Glucose Metabolism Disorder Based on Shadowless Scleral Imaging and Metabolomics Technology
Caiying HE ; Hang ZHOU ; Yanqi CHI ; Baixue LI ; Liang HUANG ; Zhu CHEN ; Dafeng LIU ; Dong WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(14):271-285
ObjectiveThis paper aims to conduct the feature analysis and correlation analysis on the ocular collateral features and differential metabolites in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) complicated by glucose metabolism disorder (GMD),particularly those with the damp-heat syndrome type,by integrating shadowless scleral imaging and metabolomics technologies. MethodsA total of 313 patients were recruited from the Hepatology and Endocrinology Outpatient Departments of Public Health Clinical Center of Chengdu according to the inclusion/exclusion criteria,and they were divided into a CHB group and a CHB complicated by GMD groups (damp-heat syndrome group and non-damp-heat syndrome group). All patients underwent high-definition ocular image acquisition and feature extraction using an intelligent analysis system for shadowless scleral imaging to analyze the differences in the counting of morphological feature scores of ocular collaterals among groups. By using a digital sampling method,24 patients from each group were randomly selected,along with 20 healthy volunteers,for untargeted metabolomic analysis of peripheral serum. Differential metabolites were identified,statistically analyzed,and subjected to potential biomarker analysis and pathway enrichment. Spearman method was performed to conduct the correlation analysis on the differential ocular collateral features and differential metabolites,followed by correlation network construction. ResultsCompared with those in the CHB group,patients with CHB complicated by GMD showed significant changes in ocular collateral feature scores such as "hillock","blood vessels",and "pale dusky coloration" (P<0.05). In comparison with those in the healthy group,metabolites including N-acetylglucosamine,acetylhomoserine,and myo-inositol (AUC>0.7) were identified as potential biomarkers for the disease. Compared with those in the CHB complicated by GMD group with non-damp-heat syndrome,patients with damp-heat syndrome exhibited significant changes in feature scores of "plaques","yellow coloration","spleen",and "gallbladder" (P<0.05). In comparison with those in the healthy group,metabolites such as O2′-4a-cyclic tetrahydrobiopterin,theobromine,xanthurenic acid,and L-glutamic acid 5-phosphate (AUC>0.7) were identified as potential biomarkers for the damp-heat syndrome type. The Spearman correlation analysis reveals weak to moderate linear correlations between the differential scleral collateral features and metabolites. By constructing a "disease-syndrome" network of ocular diagnosis and metabolites,"xanthurenic acid-gallbladder" and "theobromine-plaque/yellow coloration" were identified as specific molecular-phenotypic correlated biomarker clusters for CHB complicated by GMD with dampness-heat syndrome. ConclusionPatients with CHB complicated by GMD demonstrate differential ocular diagnostic features and serum metabolites corresponding to disease states and dampness-heat syndrome. These objective biomarkers can guide both clinical syndrome differentiation and medication. The macro-micro integration based on ocular feature clusters and potential metabolic biomarkers offers an innovative approach to a combined traditional Chinese and Western medicine diagnosis and treatment model for this disease.
3.Protocol for patient version of the cancer symptom management guideline
Jing CHI ; Lanfang ZHANG ; Tingting YANG ; Shihui XIE ; Chaixiu LI ; Shisi DENG ; Jianyao TANG ; Chuhan ZHONG ; Bingqian GUO ; Qiuyan REN ; Yuman LI ; Zhengya QIN ; Ping ZHAO ; Yanni WU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2026;33(06):900-907
Effective symptom management can alleviate the physical and psychological distress experienced by patients with cancer, improve quality of life, and contribute to treatment adherence and improve clinical outcomes. However, most existing guidelines are developed for healthcare professionals, and patients and the public have limited access to standardized and comprehensible guidance on symptom management. To address this gap and to facilitate effective communication and shared decision-making, this study proposes the development of a patient version of the cancer symptom management guideline. The development process will adhere to the methodological framework recommended by the Guidelines International Network and the World Health Organization. The GRADE approach will be employed to assess the certainty of evidence and to formulate recommendations. In addition, the process will be informed by the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation Ⅱ (AGREE Ⅱ) instrument and the Reporting Items for Practice Guidelines in Healthcare-Public or Patient Versions of Guidelines (RIGHT-PVG). This protocol outlines the establishment of the guideline working group, the identification and prioritization of key questions, evidence retrieval and appraisal, and the formulation of recommendations, with the aim of ensuring methodological rigor and transparency in the development of the patient guideline and providing methodological reference for similar guideline initiatives.
4.An in vitro experimental study on the efficiency of dissolving pediatric ammonium urate stones in solutions with different pH values
Ningkang ZOU ; Dong LIU ; Bide LIU ; Jiuzhi LI ; Yukui NAN ; Yusufu AINIWAER ; Peixin ZHANG ; Weili DU ; Chi YUAN ; Hongliang JIA
Journal of Modern Urology 2026;31(3):240-243
Objective To evaluate the dissolution effects of pediatric ammonium urate stones in solutions with different pH values, so as to provide reference for the clinical treatment of this type of stones. Methods Eight pure ammonium urate stones(ammonium urate content ≥90%)of similar size and mass(median mass 4.6 g)were obtained from 8 children(<14 years)undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy at the People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The stones were placed in sodium chloride solutions with pH values of 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, and 8.5 and artificial urine with pH values of 4. 6, 5.0, 7.0, and 8.5 at a constant temperature of 37 ℃. The mass of the stones was recorded before placement and at 24, 48, and 72 h after placement. The dissolution rates of the stones were calculated. Results The pediatric ammonium urate stones could be dissolved in sodium chloride solution, and the total dissolution rate was the highest(94.6%)after 72 hours when the pH value was 6.0. The total dissolution rate of ammonium urate stones in artificial urine after 72 hours were all over 50%, and the total dissolution rate was the highest(79.7%)when the pH value was 4.6. Conclusion Pediatric ammonium urate stones are soluble in sodium chloride solution and artificial urine, and the total dissolution rate is higher in acidic environment.
5.Research and Analysis of the Present Situation of Intelligent Construction of Beijing District-level Public Hospitals
Mingyue LI ; Hao CHI ; Shicheng ZHANG ; Chengyu MA ; Haopeng LIU ; Feng JIN ; Jiehong ZHOU ; Xinqing ZHANG
Chinese Hospital Management 2025;45(7):88-91
Objective To investigate and analyze the current situation of the construction of Smart Hospital in the dis-trict-level hospital of Beijing,and to provide reference for thedistrict-level hospitals to promote the construction of Smart Hospitals.Methods A questionnaire survey was conducted in Beijing district-level hospitals,and the construc-tion of Smart Hospital was analyzed by descriptive statistical analysis.Results The overall construction rate of Beijing district-level hospitals smart service business function was 50.98%,and the overall average construction rate of hos-pital smart management business function was 46.72%.93.75%hospitals thought that the investment in Smart Hos-pital construction was insufficient.The functions of smart service and management in different grades and categories of hospitals were different.Conclusion In order to promote the construction of Smart Hospital in Beijingdistrict-level hospitals,we should improve the top-level system such as strategic planning for the construction of smart hospi-tals,increase the investment in hospital informatization and talent teams,strengthen the standardization of intercon-nection between different hospitals,enhance the sharing and utilization of medical data and information,and strengthen the application of new hospital technologies and hospital information security.
6.Culture and identification of primary rabbit spinal cord microvascular endothelial cells in vitro
Bolin LI ; Ming CHI ; Fan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Spine and Spinal Cord 2025;35(5):516-521
Objectives:To establish an efficient in vitro culture method for spinal cord microvascular en-dothelial cells(SCMECs)of rabbits.Methods:15 Japanese large-ear white rabbits(2-week-old,either sex)were selected.Under sterile conditions,the spinal cord was obtained by incising the back skin,muscle layers and vertebral canal along its longitudinal axis.The spinal cord was minced,and myelin impurities were removed by density gradient centrifugation using bovine serum albumin.The spinal cord microvascular segments were obtained by filtration through a sieve.The enzymatic digestion method was used,with 0.1%type Ⅱ collage-nase digesting the microvascular segments for 20min,after which,the segments were seeded into culture flasks,and then placed in a CO2 incubator for static culture for 72h.The above procedures were performed with five rabbits at a time,repeated three times,and the target cells from the third culture were taken as the objects of observation and identification.The growth and morphological characteristics of the cells were ob-served under an inverted phase-contrast microscope.Immunocytochemical staining was used to detect the ex-pression of factor Ⅷ-related antigen to identify the cultured SCMECs.Results:Microscopically,the segments showed short-rod or branched shapes post-seeding.After 24h of culture,short spindle-shaped cells migrated out from around the microvascular segments and grew in a"budding"manner.After 48h,"island-like"cell colonies formed.After 72h,the cells covered the bottom of the dish,growing in a typical monolayer,"paving stone-like"mosaic pattern.Immunocytochemical staining showed that over 99%of the cells had brownish-red cytoplasm,with positive expression of factor Ⅷ-related antigen,hematoxylin stained the nuclei and was shown in blue.Conclusions:Enzymatic digestion can successfully isolate and culture SCMECs of Japanese large-ear white rabbits with good activity and high purity.
7.Expression of serum miRNA-335 and miRNA-375 in patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma and their relationship with pathological features and prognosis
Hao CHI ; Wei FAN ; Hongyang LI ; Tan WANG ; Wei WANG ; Cheng HANG
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2025;44(7):530-534
Objective:To study the expression of serum microRNA (miRNA)-335 and miRNA-375 in patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) and their relationship with pathological features and prognosis.Methods:Using a case-control study method, 94 PTC patients admitted to Huaian Hospital of Huaian City from March 2021 to March 2023 were selected as PTC group. Another 73 healthy individuals who underwent physical examinations during the same period were selected as control group. Quantitative real-time PCR was used to determine the relative expression levels of serum miRNA-335 and miRNA-375. PTC patients were followed up until September 30, 2024, and the patient's prognosis was record. The relative expression levels of serum miRNA-335 and miRNA-375 were compared between the two groups, among different pathological features, and among patients with different prognoses. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify independent risk factors for prognosis in PTC patients.Results:The relative expression level of serum miRNA-335 in the PTC group (2.35 ± 0.68) was higher than that in the control group (0.98 ± 0.04), while the relative expression level of miRNA-375 (0.65 ± 0.21) was lower than that in the control group (1.01 ± 0.02, P < 0.001). There was no statistically significant differences in the relative expression levels of serum miRNA-335 and miRNA-375 among PTC patients with different tumor diameters, tumor locations, tumor numbers, and vascular invasion ( P > 0.05). The relative expression level of serum miRNA-335 in TNM stages Ⅲ - Ⅳ was higher than that in stages Ⅰ - Ⅱ, while the relative expression level of miRNA-375 in TNM stages Ⅲ - Ⅳ was lower than that in stages Ⅰ - Ⅱ ( P < 0.001). The relative expression level of serum miRNA-335 of patients with lymph node metastasis was higher than that of patients without lymph node metastasis, while the relative expression level of serum miRNA-375 of patients with lymph node metastasis was lower than that of patients without lymph node metastasis ( P < 0.001). The relative expression level of serum miRNA-335 in the poor prognosis group was higher than that in the good prognosis group, while the relative expression level of miRNA-375 in the poor prognosis group was lower than that in the good prognosis group ( P < 0.001). Vascular invasion, lymph node metastasis, high expression of miRNA-335, and low expression of miRNA-375 were all independent risk factors for prognosis in PTC patients ( P < 0.05). Conclusion:Patients with PTC have high serum miRNA-335 expression and low miRNA-375 expression, and the expression of miRNA-335 and miRNA-375 is closely related to TNM staging, lymph node metastasis, and prognosis, which deserves clinical attention.
8.Metabolic characteristics of vitreous fluid in patients with proliferative dia-betic retinopathy with abnormal vitreoretinal adhesion
Xiaofeng HUANG ; Yuman LI ; Tai GUO ; Zhixin MO ; Mingsi CHI ; Yue LIU ; Qianli MENG ; Ying CUI ; Zhongning HUANG
Recent Advances in Ophthalmology 2025;45(10):799-804
Objective A non-targeted metabolomics analysis of vitreous fluid from patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy(PDR)is conducted to explore the"metabolic map"of PDR.This approach aims to deepen the understanding of the disease,identify potential biomarkers.Methods From 35 PDR patients and 30 fresh rhegmatogenous retinal de-tachment(RRD)patients,10 PDR patients with vitreoretinal abnormal adhesions were selected as the experimental group(PDR group),and 10 fresh RRD patients were chosen as the control group(RRD group).Using ultra-high-performance liq-uid chromatography-mass spectrometry non-targeted metabolomics technology,the metabolic profiles of vitreous fluid were analyzed to obtain metabolic spectra.One-dimensional and multidimensional statistical methods were used to analyze the differences in metabolites and metabolic pathways between the PDR and RRD groups.Results A total of 165 differential metabolites were identified in the vitreous humor samples of patients in the PDR and RRD groups,these differential metab-olites were significantly enriched in 21 metabolic pathways(P<0.05),Among these pathways,those with at least 5 differ-ential metabolites include:methionine and cysteine metabolism;glycine,serine,and threonine metabolism;ascorbic acid and aldose metabolism;amino acid biosynthesis;and central carbon metabolism in cancer.Pyruvate,serine,D-2-phospho-glycerate,threonine,phosphoserine,and high serine are present in multiple metabolic pathways,the areas under the curve are 0.96,0.82,0.85,0.78,0.40,and 0.31,respectively.Conclusion There are 21 significantly different metabolic pathways between PDR and RRD patients.Pyruvate stands out in multiple pathways,potentially serving as a biomarker for PDR diagnosis.
9.Mechanism and Research Progress of Pentraxin 3 in Glioblastoma Multiforme
Xiaoxue LI ; Wan LI ; Wanxin CAO ; Fang XU ; Hong YANG ; Xiangyin CHI ; Guanhua DU ; Mingyu XIA ; Jinhua WANG
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(8):1281-1289
Glioblastoma multiforme(GBM)is a grade 4 glioma with the highest malignancy and invasiveness in the central nervous system,accounting for approximately 30%of all tumors in the central nervous system.Due to the unclear pathogenesis of GBM,there is currently no specific target for the treatment of GBM.Temozolomide(TMZ)is the only first-line chemotherapeutic drug for the treatment of GBM,but suffers from a low drug response rate and high susceptibility to drug resistance.Therefore,the development of new targets and novel GBM therapeutic agents is an urgent clinical problem.Pentraxin 3(PTX3),a member of the pentameric protein superfamily,has been shown to have a promotive effect on a variety of tumors.Increasing evidences showed that PTX3 played a crucial role in the progression of GBM.PTX3 can promote the proliferation,migration and invasion ability of GBM cells,increase the angiogenesis ability in the GBM microenvironment and malignant progression of GBM.In the article,the structure,physiological function,expression regulation,role and mechanism of PTX3 in GBM were mainly reviewed,with a view to provide guidance for PTX3 as a potential drug target for the treatment of GBM.
10.Research progress on early screening of diabetes after acute pancreatitis
Li DU ; Jiahui DONG ; Baiqiang LI ; Fangzheng JIANG ; Chi ZHANG ; Ruixin BAI ; Fang WANG ; Weiqin LI
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2025;31(11):876-880
Post-acute pancreatitis diabetes mellitus (PPDM-A) is a common type of exocrine pancreatic diabetes. It is very important to clarify the risk factors of PPDM-A and effectively screen for diabetes in patients with acute pancreatitis to prevent the occurrence and development of PPDM-A. This article elaborates on the three aspects of PPDM-A, including high-risk population, screening timing and methods, as well as PPDM-A screening in children and adolescents, aiming to provide a basis for early detection of PPDM-A and timely targeted treatment for patients.

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