1.A retrospective cohort analysis on the association between blood donation intervals and adverse reactions to blood donation in Shenzhen, China
Li NING ; Yanyan ZHANG ; Jinfeng ZENG ; Jingya HUANG ; Liqin HUANG ; Xuqun WU ; Litao WU
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2026;39(3):346-352
Objective: To statistically analyze the association between blood donation intervals and the incidence of adverse reactions to blood donation based on blood donor data from Shenzhen. Methods: Basic data and records of adverse reactions to blood donation among voluntary whole blood donors in Shenzhen from January 2017 to June 2025 were extracted. A total of 795 404 whole blood donations were recorded, including 502 743 from males and 292 661 from females, with 1 088 and 751 cases of adverse reactions, respectively. Analyses were performed using R software, including restricted cubic spline (RCS), binary logistic regression, and generalized estimating equations (GEE) to evaluate the correlation between donation intervals and adverse reactions. Results: A total of 1 839 cases of adverse reactions were recorded, accounting for 0.23% of the total donations. Both binary logistic regression analysis and the generalized estimating equations (GEE) model showed that there was no significant difference in the incidence of adverse reactions between male and female donors with an interval of ≥6 months compared to those with an interval of ≥3 months but<6 months. Furthermore, using the 3-5 month interval group as the reference, the analysis indicated that the incidence of adverse reactions significantly increased in males with a 9-12 month interval, while no statistically significant differences were observed across any of the female subgroups. Conclusion: There was no significant correlation between adverse reactions to blood donation and the donation interval. Compared with a donation interval of ≥6 months, an interval of<6 months does not lead to an increase in the incidence of adverse reactions among male or female donors. The findings of this study may help enhance the willingness of blood donors to participate.
2.A retrospective cohort analysis on the association between blood donor age and adverse reactions to blood donation in Shenzhen
Litao WU ; Yanyan ZHANG ; Jinfeng ZENG ; Jingya HUANG ; Liqin HUANG ; Xuqun WU ; Li NING
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2026;39(3):353-359
Objective: To statistically analyze the association between blood donor age and the incidence of adverse reactions based on whole blood donor data from Shenzhen. Methods: Data on basic characteristics and records of adverse donation reactions among voluntary whole blood donors in Shenzhen from January 2017 to June 2025 were extracted. A total of 795 404 whole blood donations were recorded, including 502 743 from males and 292 661 from females, with 1 088 and 751 cases of adverse reactions, respectively. Analyses were performed using R software, including restricted cubic spline (RCS) analysis, binary logistic regression, and generalized estimating equations (GEE) to evaluate the correlation between donor age and adverse reactions. Results: A total of 1 839 cases of adverse reactions were recorded, accounting for 0.23% of the total donations. Both binary logistic regression and GEE model revealed that, compared with the≤55 years age group, the incidence of adverse reactions was reduced in both male and female donors in the >55 years age group, with the difference being statistically significant in males. Using the <23 years age group as a reference, the incidence of adverse reactions significantly decreased in both male and female donors across the 23-30, 31-40, 41-50, and 51-60 age groups, with the differences being statistically significant. Conclusion: There is a negative correlation between the rate of adverse donation reactions and age, with the incidence of such reactions among whole blood donors over 55 years old being no higher than that among donors aged 55 years or younger. These findings carry positive significance for safeguarding the donation rights of older donors and meeting clinical blood demand.
3.PPARα activation alleviates lithocholic acid-induced liver injury by inhibiting pyroptosis
Hang-Fei Liang ; Chuo-Ying Mai ; Xuan Li ; Jia-Ning Tian ; Hai-Guo Su ; Min Huang ; Jian-Hong Fang ; Hai-Tao Wang ; Xiao Yang ; Hui-Chang Bi
Liver Research 2026;10(2):177-188
Background and aims
The mechanism of cholestatic liver injury (CLI) is unclear, and effective therapies are lacking. While peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPARα) agonists show potential hepatoprotective effect and pyroptosis is implicated in hepatocellular damage, how PPARα activation mitigates lithocholic acid (LCA)-induced pyroptosis remains unknown.
Methods
The hepatoprotective effect of PPARα agonists was evaluated in a mouse model of intrahepatic cholestasis induced by LCA. Liver injury was assessed via serum biochemistry, hematoxylin and eosin and TUNEL staining, and electron microscopy. Pyroptosis pathways were analyzed using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction, Western blot, and co-immunoprecipitation.
Results
Combined morphological, histopathological, and biochemical analyses confirmed that PPARα activation protects against CLI. Compared with LCA treatment alone, PPARα activation significantly attenuated the elevation of serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), the increased TUNEL-positive cells, and the formation of hepatocyte membrane pores. Mechanistically, PPARα activation suppressed both NOD-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome-mediated pyroptosis and apoptosis protease-activating factor-1 (APAF-1)/CASPASE-3/GSDME-mediated pyroptosis. Furthermore, PPARα agonist pretreatment inhibited activation of the nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) and forkhead box O1 (FOXO1) signaling pathways.
Conclusions
PPARα protects against LCA-induced CLI by inhibiting both NLRP3 inflammasome-mediated pyroptosis associated with NF-κB and APAF-1/CASPASE-3/GSDME-mediated pyroptosis associated with the FOXO1 signaling pathway.
4.Effect of Anzi Tiaochong Decoction Combined with Aspirin on Peripheral Blood CD19+CD24hiCD27+ Regulatory B Cells in Patients with Obstetric Antiphospholipid Syndrome (Pattern of Kidney Deficiency and Blood Stasis)
Yan CHEN ; Jia LI ; Suning HUANG ; Ying ZHAO ; Yan NING
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(18):189-196
ObjectiveTo observe the clinical efficacy of Anzi Tiaochong decoction combined with aspirin and the effects of this therapy on the peripheral blood phospholipid antibody titers, coagulation function, and CD19+CD24hiCD27+regulatory B (Breg) cells in patients with obstetric antiphospholipid syndrome (OAPS) (pattern of kidney deficiency and blood stasis). MethodsPatients who meet the inclusion criteria were randomly allocated into an observation group (50 patients, with 4 patients dropped out and 46 patients completed) and a control group (50 patients, with 2 patients dropped out, 1 patient excluded, and 47 patients completed) through a random number table method. The control group was treated with aspirin enteric-coated tablets, 75 mg/time, once a day, and the observation group with Anzi Tiaochong decoction, 1 bag/day on the basis of the therapy in the control group. The treatment course for both groups was 8 weeks, and the patients were followed up for 4 weeks. The traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) symptom scores, titers of peripheral blood phospholipid antibodies [anti-cardiolipin antibody IgM (ACA IgM), anti-cardiolipin antibody IgG (ACA IgG), anti-β2-glycoprotein 1 antibody IgM (β2GP1-IgM), and anti-β2-glycoprotein 1 antibody IgG (β2GP1-IgG)], D-dimer (D-D), thromboelastography parameters [clotting factor activity (R), platelet function maximum amplitude (MA), coagulation composite index (CI), and clot strength (G)], CD19+CD24hiCD27+ Breg expression rate, and adverse drug reactions were recorded for the two groups before and after treatment. ResultsAfter treatment, both groups showed decreased ACA IgM, ACA IgG, β2GP1-IgM, β2GP1-IgG, D-D, MA, and G (P<0.05) and increased R (P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in CI. Compared with the control group, the observation group showed more significant decreases in TCM symptom scores and phospholipid antibody titers (P<0.05). After treatment, the expression rate of Breg in the observation group was higher than that before treatment (P<0.05).There was no significant difference in Breg expression rate before and after treatment in the control group. Neither group experienced significant adverse reactions. ConclusionAnzi Tiaochong decoction combined with aspirin can alleviate the symptoms, reduce the phospholipid antibody titers, and restore the coagulation status of patients with obstetric antiphospholipid syndrome (pattern kidney deficiency and blood stasis). It may exert the therapeutic effects by regulating Breg to maintain the patient's immune balance.
5.Distribution characteristics, source apportionment, and health risk assessment of metals and metalloids in PM2.5 in a southern city in 2019
Yaxin QU ; Suli HUANG ; Chao WANG ; Jie JIANG ; Jiajia JI ; Daokui FANG ; Shaohua XIE ; Xiaoheng LI ; Ning LIU
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2025;42(2):196-204
Background Metals and metalloids in fine particulate matter (PM2.5) may cause damage to the respiratory and circulatory systems of the human body, and long-term exposure is prone to causing chronic poisoning, cancer, and other adverse effects. Objective To assess the distribution characteristics of metals and metalloids in outdoor PM2.5 in a southern city of China, conduct source apportionment, and evaluate the associated health risks, thereby providing theoretical support for further pollution control measures. Methods PM2.5 samples were collected in districts A, B, and C of a southern China city, and the concentrations of 17 metals and metalloids were detected by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Pollution sources were assessed through enrichment factor and principal components analysis, and the main pollution sources were quantified using absolute principal component scores-multivariate linear regression (APCS-MLR). Health risks were evaluated based on the Technical guide for environmental health risk assessment of chemical exposure (WS/T777—2021). Results The ambient air PM2.5 concentrations in the city were higher in winter and spring, and lower in summer and autumn. The annual average concentrations of ambient PM2.5 in districts A, B, and C were 36.7, 31.9, and 24.4 μg·m−3, respectively. The ambient PM2.5 levels in districts B and C were below the second-grade limit set by the Ambient air quality standards (GB 3095—2012). The enrichment factors of cadmium (Cd), aluminum (Al), and antimony (Sb) were greater than 10, those of copper (Cu), lead (Pb), arsenic (As), nickel (Ni), mercury (Hg), and molybdenum (Mo) fell between 1 and 10, and those of manganese (Mn), vanadium (V), chromium (Cr), cobalt (Co), barium (Ba), beryllium (Be), and uranium (U) were below or equal to 1. The comprehensive evaluation of source analysis showed that the main pollution sources in districts A and C and the whole city were coal-burning. In district B, the main pollution source was also coal combustion, followed by industrial process sources and dust sources. The carcinogenic risks of As and Cr were between 1×10−6 and 1×10−4. However, the hazard quotients for 15 metals and metalloids in terms of non-carcinogenic risk were below 1. Conclusion Cr and As in the atmospheric PM2.5 of the city present a certain risk of cancer and should be paid attention to. In addition, preventive control measures should be taken against relevant pollution sources such as industrial emission, dust, and coal burning.
6.Clinical characteristics,microbiological spectrum and outcomes of early-onset extensive emphysematous pancreatitis
Baiqi LIU ; Dingcheng SHEN ; Caihong NING ; Jiayan LIN ; Zefang SUN ; Xiaoyue HONG ; Shuai ZHU ; Lu CHEN ; Jiarong LI ; Gengwen HUANG
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2025;34(9):1902-1908
Background and Aims:Early-onset extensive emphysematous pancreatitis(EP)is a rare but highly lethal subtype of infected pancreatic necrosis(IPN),characterized by abrupt onset and rapid deterioration.This study aimed to investigate its clinical characteristics,microbiological spectrum,treatment approaches,and outcomes to provide evidence for early identification and timely intervention.Methods:A retrospective analysis was performed on 305 IPN patients treated at Xiangya Hospital,Central South University,from January 2010 to October 2023.Eight patients who developed gas accumulation involving≥50%of pancreatic or peripancreatic necrosis within two weeks of onset were defined as early-onset extensive EP.Their clinical data were compared with those of ordinary IPN patients.Results:Early-onset extensive EP accounted for 2.6%of all IPN cases.The early-onset extensive EP group had significantly higher mortality and multiple organ failure rates compared with the ordinary IPN group(75.0%vs.24.6%and 75.0%vs.34.7%,respectively;both P<0.05).A total of 15 microbial isolates were identified from early-onset extensive EP patients,predominantly Klebsiella pneumoniae(62.5%)and Escherichia coli(37.5%).The infection rate of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae(CRE)was markedly higher in the EP group than in the ordinary IPN group(75.0%vs.31.1%,P=0.015).Most patients were treated using a step-up approach based on percutaneous catheter drainage,with no significant difference in treatment strategy between the two groups(P=0.625).Conclusion:Early-onset extensive EP represents a rare and fulminant subtype of IPN with extremely poor outcomes.Klebsiella pneumoniae and CRE are the predominant pathogens.Early radiological evaluation and timely intervention are crucial for improving prognosis in these patients.
7.Research status and ideas on protective effects of traditional Chinese medicine active monomers on tissues and organs based on Nrf2/GPX4 signaling pathway
Wu-zhen HUANG ; Si-ning CHEN ; Zhan-hua LI
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(4):613-620
Ferroptosis is a cell death pattern associated with the regulation of the Nrf2/GPX4 signaling pathway.Activating the Nrf2/GPX4 signaling pathway can regulate the expression of genes and proteins related to oxidative stress,alleviate stress damage,and inhibit cell ferroptosis.At present,research on the intervention of traditional Chinese medicine in ferroptosis has made certain progress.Through literature research,it can be found that some traditional Chinese medicine active monomers can activate the Nrf2/GPX4 signaling pathway to inhibit ferrop-tosis,play a protective role in tissues and organs,and have ther-apeutic potential in various diseases.Some traditional Chinese medicine active monomers exhibit characteristics of multi organ protective effects and bidirectional regulation.This article discus-ses the relevant research on the inhibition of ferroptosis by acti-vating the Nrf2/GPX4 signaling pathway with traditional Chinese medicine active monomers,and proposes suggestions to provide reference and ideas for further basic and applied research.
8.Effects of circadian rhythm on anxiety,depression,and cognitive behavior in mice with chronic restraint stress
Meng QIANG ; Ning JIANG ; Hong HUANG ; Yiwen ZHANG ; Fang CHEN ; Zhaohui LI ; Xinmin LIU ; Guanghua LYU
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2025;35(2):45-57
Objective To investigate the effects of chronic restraint stress for 28 days(day and night)on mood and cognitive-like behavior in male and female ICR mice,to provide a basis for the selection of sex and restraint period in chronic restraint stress model animals.Methods A total of 72 male and female(1∶1)ICR mice were divided into six groups:male control,daytime restraint,and nighttime restraint groups,and female control,daytime restraint,and nighttime restraint groups.Mice in all but the control groups were bound for 10 h/d and restrained continuously for 28 days to establish a chronic restraint stress model.The emotional and cognitive behaviors induced by restraint in male and female mice at different times were observed by open field,Y maze,novel inhibition feeding,elevated cross maze,tail suspension,forced swimming,and dark-avoidance experiments.Results In the tail suspension experiment,the immobility time of male mice in the daytime restraint group was significantly increased compared with that in the control group(P<0.05),and the immobility times of male mice in the daytime and nighttime restraint groups were also significantly increased in the forced swimming experiment,compared with those in the control group(P<0.05).There was no significant difference between the female daytime restraint and female control groups in the novelty inhibition feeding experiment,but the feeding latency of the nighttime restraint group was significantly longer than that of the control group(P<0.05)and the daytime restraint group(P<0.05).The feeding latency of female mice was significantly longer than that of males during nighttime restraint(P<0.05).In the open field test,compared with the male control group,the female control group showed a significant decrease in central area time and the ratio of central area time to peripheral area time(P<0.05).Compared with the female control group,the female daytime restraint group exhibited a significant decrease in central area time and the ratio of central area time to peripheral area time(P<0.05).There was no significant difference between the groups in the elevated cross maze and Y maze experiments.There was no significant difference in dark latency between the daytime restraint group and the control group,but darkness latency was significantly shorter in the nighttime restraint group compared with those in the control group(P<0.05).When male and female mice were combined,the immobility time in the daytime restraint group was significantly increased in the tail suspension experiment(P<0.05),the immobility times of mice in the daytime and nighttime restraint groups were significantly increased in the forced swimming experiment(P<0.01,P<0.05),and the central zone time and the ratio of central area time to peripheral area time of daytime restraint mice were significantly shorter compared with those in the control group(P<0.05,P<0.01).There was no significant difference in the central zone time and the ratio of central area time to peripheral area time in the nighttime restraint groups,and no significant difference in average speed or total distance between the daytime and nighttime restraint groups.Conclusions Male mice exhibited depression after 28 d of chronic restraint stress during the daytime,while female mice were prone to anxiety after 28 d of chronic restraint stress.Male mice experienced learning and memory impairment after 28 d of chronic restraint stress during the night.
9.Development and practice of a comprehensive personnel information management system for multi-campus public hospitals
Peini YU ; Pingping HUANG ; Ning WEI ; Chun YANG ; Lian LI ; Jun ZHAO ; Jianmin ZHENG ; Dong YANG
Modern Hospital 2025;25(7):1091-1095
Objective To address personnel management challenges in large comprehensive hospitals by developing a comprehensive personnel information management system for refined multi-campus administration.Methods A centralized data-base was employed to construct a personnel information management system compatible with both"interactive management"and"independent management"modes.The system progressively implemented functions including personnel information manage-ment,meal card and subsidy administration,and shift scheduling.Results The system achieved effective interconnections be-tween subsystems,significantly improving personnel management efficiency,data governance,risk prevention capabilities,and operational decision-making.Personnel data were efficiently utilized across multiple scenarios.Conclusion The multi-campus comprehensive personnel information management system meets the refined requirements of multi-campus personnel administration and provides valuable experience for the development and expansion of subsequent hospital operation management information sys-tems.
10.Preliminary application of domestic single-port serpentine arm robotic surgical system in children's pyeloplasty
Zonghan LI ; Yangyue HUANG ; Ning LI ; Minglei LI ; Hongcheng SONG ; Weiping ZHANG ; Chao LIU
Journal of Peking University(Health Sciences) 2025;57(4):662-665
Objective:To investigate the safety and feasibility of the domestic single-port serpentine-arm robotic surgical system for pyeloplasty in children with congenital ureteropelvic junction obstruction(UPJO).Methods:Data of UPJO patients who underwent pyeloplasty using a domestic single-port ser-pentine-arm robotic surgical system(Beijing Surgerii Robotics Co.,Ltd.)in Beijing Children's Hospital from November 2023 to February 2024 were retrospectively collected.The patients who were not receiving surgical treatment for the first time,had hydronephrosis caused by other reasons(such as ureterovesical junction obstruction,posterior urethral valve,urinary tract stones,vesicoureteral reflux,ureterocele,etc.),had other urinary tract malformations(such as duplicated kidneys,congenital renal dysplasia,etc.),had severe atrophy of the affected kidney,severe urinary tract infection or severe renal insufficien-cy were excluded.All the surgeries were performed through the umbilicus and abdominal cavity,and the operation time,number of intraoperative incisions,incision size,intraoperative blood loss,and peri-operative complications were recorded.Statistical analysis was performed to compare changes in the an-teroposterior pelvic diameter(APD)and renal cortical thickness before surgery and 6 months postopera-tively.Results:A total of 10 patients were included(8 males and 2 females),with an average age of(10.20±3.12)years.Nine patients were on the left side and one patient was on the right side.The average height was(142.0±17.8)cm and the average weight was(37.6±17.9)kg.All the patients underwent surgery using the domestic single-port robotic surgery system,and no patient was converted to open pyeloplasty.The total operation time was(237±96)min,and the operation time on the operating table was(162.0±69.3)min.The intraoperative blood loss was 5.00(2.25,5.00)mL.No compli-cations,such as bleeding,urine extravasation,fever,and poor wound healing occurred during the perioperative period.Compared with the preoperative measurements,the APD was significantly shortened postoperatively(P=0.005),and the renal cortical thickness significantly increased(P=0.011).Con-clusion:The domestic single-port serpentine arm robotic surgical system is safe and feasible for UPJO pyeloplasty in children,with good surgical results,and can be promoted and applied in most domestic medical centers.


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