1.Comparison of nutritional intervention effects at different initiation time in patients with respiratory diseases at nutritional risk
Lihong WANG ; Yuan CUI ; Shaoye HUO ; Yunhua ZHAO ; Yuhuan WEI ; Rong JIANG ; Chunhai SHAO
Chinese Journal of Clinical Medicine 2025;32(2):268-275
Objective To assess the effect of early nutritional intervention on the patients with respiratory diseases at nutritional risk. Methods A total of 130 patients with respiratory disease who were hospitalized in Shanghai Fifth People’s Hospital, Fudan University between May 2023 and December 2024 and had a nutritional risk screening 2002 score ≥3 points. Based on the initiation time of nutritional intervention, patients were divided into an early group (≤5 days, n=65) and a late group (>5 days, n=65). Results In the early group, prealbumin (P-ALB) and retinol-binding protein (RBP) levels were significantly higher (P<0.01), C-reactive protein (CRP), procalcitonin (PCT) levels were significantly lower after intervention (P<0.05). Compared with the late group, the hospital costs were lower and hospital stays were shorter in the early group (P<0.001). Spearman analysis showed ALB, P-ALB, and total protein (TP) were negatively correlated with hospital costs (r=-0.37, -0.20, and-0.22, P<0.05). RBP, ALB, P-ALB, and lymphocyte count (LYM) were negatively correlated with CRP (r=-0.30, -0.26, -0.37, -0.18, P<0.01), RBP, ALB, P-ALB, hemoglobin (HB), and TP were negatively correlated with PCT (r=-0.23,-0.36, -0.40, -0.30, -0.19, P<0.05). Conclusions For patients with respiratory diseases, early nutritional assessment should be underwent, and for patients with nutritional risk screening 2002 score ≥3 points, early nutritional intervention could improve the nutritional status and alleviate inflammatory response, promote recovery, shorten the hospital stays.
2.Effect of NEP1-40/PLGA on facial nerve repair in rats
XUE Bing ; XI Hualei ; YAO Lihong ; XU Wanqiu ; XU Xiaohang ; LIN Song ; PIAO Guiyan ; WANG Xiumei
Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases 2025;33(2):110-119
Objective:
To investigate the effect of neurite outgrowth inhibitor extracellular peptide residues 1-40 (NEP1-40) combined with poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) and gelatin electrospun fiber membrane on facial nerve repair in rats.
Methods:
According to the principle of random grouping, 108 male SD rats were divided into four groups (n = 27 in each group, approved by the ethics committee), namely, the sham group, control group, PLGA group, and NEP1-40 + PLGA group. A facial nerve fracture model was established for all of the groups except for the sham group. The control group received no further treatment, the PLGA group and the NEP1-40+PLGA group were supported by PLGA membrane, and the NEP1-40+PLGA group received one immediate local injection of NEP1-40 (5 μg/μL) at a dose of 10 μL. Facial nerve function analysis, electrophysiological examination, transmission electron microscope observation, HE staining, and immunohistochemical staining of myelin marker S100β and axonal marker β3-tubulin were used to evaluate the recovery of injured facial nerves of rats at 2, 4 and 8 weeks.
Results :
At 8 weeks, the facial nerve function score of the NEP1-40+PLGA group was better than that of the control group and PLGA group (P < 0.001), and facial nerve function was significantly restored. Electrophysiological examination of nerve action potentials at the injured facial nerve showed that the amplitude in the NEP1-40+PLGA group was higher than that of the control group and PLGA group (P < 0.001), but there was no significant difference in latency and conduction velocity results between the groups (P > 0.05). At 2, 4, and 8 weeks, transmission electron microscopy showed that the number of myelinated nerve fibers and myelin sheath thickness in the cross-section of the injured facial nerve in the NEP1-40+PLGA group were greater than those in the other groups (P < 0.05). At 8 weeks, HE staining showed that the facial nerves in the control group had partially recovered, but the overall cell distribution was uneven and the boundary with surrounding tissues was slightly blurred. In contrast, the NEP1-40+PLGA group had a relatively uniform cell distribution and a clearer boundary with surrounding tissues. At 2, 4, and 8 weeks, the immunohistochemical results showed that in the cross-section of the injuried facial nerve, NEP1-40 increased the expression of neural markers S100 β and β3-tubulin, especially β3-tubulin, which was close to normal levels (P > 0.05)
Conclusion
NEP1-40 is beneficial for the generation of new myelin sheaths and axons at the site of injury, and it can promote the repair and regeneration of injured facial nerves to a certain extent, thus accelerating the recovery of injured nerve function.
3.Role of triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 2 in acute and chronic liver diseases
Xinyue CUI ; Quanhao SUN ; Lihong ZHENG ; Haiqiang WANG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(2):383-388
Triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 2 (TREM2) is expressed in resident non-parenchymal cells (NPCs) and is involved in various pathological processes including liver inflammation and immunoregulation. In recent years, TREM2 has attracted attention in the field of acute and chronic liver diseases, and more and more studies have shown that TREM2 is a potential target for the treatment of acute and chronic liver diseases; however, there is a lack of systematic summary for the mechanism of action of TREM2 in acute and chronic liver diseases. Therefore, this article reviews the latest research advances in the regulatory role of TREM2 in acute and chronic liver diseases, in order to provide new ideas for the clinical prevention and treatment of acute and chronic liver diseases.
4.Epidemiological characteristics of human brucellosis in Jiande City from 2005 to 2024
YANG Xianqing ; FANG Lihong ; FANG Lian ; ZHONG Rongwan ; WANG Fei ; LIANG Jie ; HUANG Yanyin ; XU Xiaoping
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;37(3):304-307,311
Objective:
To investigate the epidemiological characteristics of human brucellosis in Jiande City, Zhejiang Province from 2005 to 2024, so as to provide the evidence for strengthening the prevention and control of brucellosis.
Methods:
Data on brucellosis cases and surveillance in Jiande City from 2005 to 2024 were collected through the Chinese Disease Prevention and Control Information System, the annual brucellosis surveillance reports from the Jiande Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and the annual summaries of brucellosis prevention and control efforts. The epidemiological characteristics of human brucellosis were analyzed using a descriptive epidemiological method.
Results:
A total of 1 125 individuals were monitored in Jiande City from 2005 to 2024, with 18 seropositive cases identified and the seropositivity rate of 1.60%. The average annual seropositivity rate from 2015 to 2024 was 3.35%, which was significantly higher than that of 0.57% from 2005 to 2014 (P<0.05). There were 10 confirmed brucellosis cases and 8 asymptomatic infections, with no reported deaths. The peak incidence occurred between March and August. Among the 16 towns (streets) in Jiande City, 8 reported brucellosis cases. Of the brucellosis cases, 14 were male and 4 were female, with a male-to-female ratio of 3.5∶1. The majority of cases (13 cases) were aged between 40 and 60 years. Occupational exposure was identified in 16 cases, all of whom were infected through direct hand contact with the excreta, secretions, or animal products of infected sheep or cattle. The primary source of infection was sheep, followed by cattle. Five strains of Brucella were isolated and cultured, all identified as Brucella melitensis biovar 3.
Conclusions
The brucellosis epidemic in Jiande City remained at a sporadic and low prevalence level from 2005 to 2024, with an increasing trend observed from 2015 to 2024. Male occupational groups aged 40 to 60 years were the key population for brucellosis prevention and control, and sheep were the primary source of infection.
5.Discovery and investigation of six polio vaccine derived viruses in Guangzhou City
Min CUI ; Chunhuan ZHANG ; Wei ZHANG ; Jun LIU ; Jialing LI ; Jianxiong XU ; Wenji WANG ; Qing HE ; Lihong NI ; Xuexia YUN ; Huanying ZHENG
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2025;36(2):22-25
Objective To understand the surveillance situation of poliovirus in Guangzhou from 2011 to 2024, and to further strengthen polio surveillance and ensure the continued maintenance of a polio-free status. Methods An analysis was conducted on the discovery and investigation results of six cases of vaccine-derived poliovirus (VDPV) detected in Guangzhou. Results A total of 6 VDPV incidents were reported in Guangzhou from 2011 to June 2024, among which 5 incidents were from sewage sample testing in the Liede Sewage Treatment Plant in Guangzhou, all of which were confirmed as VDPV, with 1 for type I, 1 for type II, and 3 for type III. In addition, one confirmed HFMD case was identified as a type VDPV II carrier. No presence of any wild poliovirus (WPV), VDPV cases, or circulating VDPV (cVDPV) was reported. Conclusion Guangzhou City has maintained a high level of vigilance and effectiveness in the monitoring and prevention of polio. Continuously strengthening the construction of the polio monitoring network, optimizing vaccination strategies, and comprehensively improving public health awareness are still the focus of the prevention and control work in the future.
6.Analysis of risk factors related to thyroid function abnormality caused by programmed death-1 inhibitors
Lihong WANG ; Huiyang SONG ; Shufei ZANG ; Ling YE ; Xuefei DANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Medicine 2025;32(4):544-550
Objective To investigate the clinical characteristics and influencing factors of thyroid function abnormality (TFA) in patients with malignant tumors receiving programmed death-1 (PD-1) inhibitor therapy, and its correlation with PD-1 inhibitors. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data and biochemical indicators of 669 patients with malignant tumors who received PD-1 inhibitor therapy. Of these, 561 patients maintained normal thyroid function (normal group), while 108 developed TFA (TFA group). Baseline characteristics, PD-1 inhibitor type, tumor type, and other indice were compared between the two groups. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify related factors for TFA development. Additionally, the relationship between PD-1 inhibitors and TFA types was further analyzed within the TFA group. Results The rates of patients treated with pembrolizumab and with respiratory tumors were significantly higher in TFA group than those in the normal group (P<0.01). Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that treatment with pembrolizumab and with respiratory tumor increased 5.350 and 1.514 times than tislelizumab and digestive tumor for risk of TFA development, respectively (P<0.01). Within the TFA group, hypothyroidism was the predominant type (75, 69.4%); treatment with pembrolizumab increased 2.999 times than tislelizumab for development risk of hyperthyroidism (P=0.042). Conclusions Among patients with malignant tumors treated with PD-1 inhibitors, pembrolizumab is more frequently associated with TFA, and patients with respiratory tumors were at a higher risk of developing TFA. Clinicians should closely monitor thyroid function in patients with respiratory tumors treated with pembrolizumab.
7.Assessing traditional Chinese medicine from a molecular perspective
Minhui Su ; Wenxi Wang ; Xudong Sun ; Lihong Li ; Weihong Tan
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences 2025;2025(1):3-9
Molecular medicine, which delves into the intricacies of biomolecular structure, function, and role, is pivotal for advancing precise diagnostics and personalized treatment. Nucleic acids, a class of star functional molecules, are notable for their versatile applications in molecular diagnostics, gene therapy, and drug development. Therefore, in this study, we review the extensive use of nucleic acid aptamers in medicinal practice. Furthermore, the expanding field of molecular medicine has catalyzed advancements in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), as evidenced by scientific endeavors to integrate modern technologies. Therefore, TCM has experienced rapid modernization by leveraging artificial intelligence, nucleic acid molecular medicine, and bioelectronic medicine.
8.A Decade of Progress, Powering Up for Further Development: a review of the development of standardized general practice residency training
Jia MENG ; Lihong JIANG ; Yongchen WANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2024;23(6):721-725
The release of the "Guiding Opinions on Establishing a Standardized Training System for Resident Physicians" in 2013 marked the beginning of the establishment of a standardized training system for general practice (GP) resident physicians in China. The standardized GP residency training program (hereafter GP residency training) has now been in place for a decade. Over the past decade, GP residency training has gone through stages of exploratory development and substantive development, and is currently in the early stages of high-quality development. This review discusses the establishment, developmental trajectory, and future directions of GP residency training.
9.Association of maternal vitamin D deficiency and infantile eczema
Xinyu WANG ; Kun QIU ; Yajie DING ; Lihong JIA
Journal of China Medical University 2024;53(9):853-857
Vitamin D(VD)is a fat-soluble vitamin closely related to bone health and calcium and phosphorus metabolism.VD deficiency in humans has become a global public health problem,especially in pregnant women as it affects maternal health and fetal growth,develo-pment,and susceptibility to many diseases.Recent studies have shown that adequate cord blood VD levels are associated with a reduced incidence of eczema in infants aged<1 year.With the increasing annual incidence of eczema in infants,its association with VD nutritional status has begun to receive attention.However,few epidemiological studies have investigated the association between VD levels during pregnancy and infantile eczema,and the results have been inconsistent.Therefore,this study reviews the association between VD nutri-tional status during pregnancy and infantile eczema,which may provide a theoretical basis for further exploring the role of VD nutritional status in the development of infantile eczema and taking targeted preventive and curative measures.
10.Effect of ritodrine hydrochloride combined with magnesium sulfate on immune regulation function,sex hormone levels,and maternal-fetal outcomes in older second-child patients with threatened abortion
Lihong GUO ; Caifen WEI ; Fang WANG ; Xiaoxing SHA ; Hui DONG
Journal of China Medical University 2024;53(10):893-899
Objective To explore the effect of ritodrine hydrochloride combined with magnesium sulfate in the treatment of threatened abortion in older patients with a second child and to analyze its possible mechanism of action.Methods From March 2020 to December 2021,100 older second-child patients with threatened abortion at Handan Maternal and Child Health Hospital were selected and divided into control and observation groups using a random number table method,with 50 cases in each group.The control group was treated with magnesium sulfate based on general intervention measures(bed rest,intermittent oxygen inhalation,nutrition intake,and psychological nursing),while the observation group was treated with ritodrine hydrochloride combined with magnesium sulfate based on general inter-vention measures.The treatment effects,immunoregulatory function indicators[serum blocking antibody(BA)and anticardiolipin antibody(ACA)],sex hormone levels[progesterone(P),estradiol(E2),β-human chorionic gonadotropin(β-hCG)]and related cytokines[pregnan-cy-associated plasma protein A(PAPP-A),human leukocyte antigen G(HLA-G),and interleukin-10(IL-10)]before and after treatment,as well as maternal and infant outcomes and adverse reactions were compared.Results The total efficacy rate was higher in the observa-tion group than in the control group(96%vs.80%,P<0.05).Compared with before treatment,the serum BA-positivity rate significantly increased and the ACA-positivity rate significantly decreased in both groups after treatment(both P<0.05).However,after treatment the serum BA-positivity rate was higher in the observation group than in the control group,and the ACA-positivity rate was lower than that in the control group(both P<0.05).Compared with before treatment,the serum P,E2,β-hCG,PAPP-A,HLA-G,and IL-10 levels signifi-cantly increased at the end of treatment and 2 weeks after treatment in both groups.The levels of sex hormones and related cytokines in the observation group were higher than those in the control group at the end of treatment and two weeks after treatment(both P<0.05).The success rates of pregnancy maintenance,full-term delivery,and natural labor were higher in the observation group than in the control group;however,the incidences of abortion,premature delivery,cesarean section,and adverse neonatal outcomes were lower than those in the control group(all P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the incidence of adverse reactions between the two groups(P<0.05).Conclusion The combination of ritodrine hydrochloride and magnesium sulfate has significant therapeutic effects in the treatment of threatened abortion in older women with a second pregnancy.It can improve maternal immune regulation,regulate sex hormone levels and PAPP-A,HLA-G,and IL-10 levels,reduce adverse maternal and fetal outcomes,and does not increase adverse reactions.


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