1.A real-time process monitoring scheme for blood center NAT using the median of internal control CT value
Yuntao XU ; Jiaqiang ZHU ; Zuomei YIN ; Li MU ; Huiping ZHANG ; Xingfeng ZHANG ; Lijing QIAO
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2026;39(3):391-396
Objective: To establish a real-time quality control scheme based on the median (MD-IC) of internal control cycle threshold value in negative samples (NEG-IC-CT), so as to monitor anomalies such as progressive drift in nucleic acid testing system not covered by conventional internal quality control (IQC) in blood center nucleic acid laboratories, and to verify its feasibility. Methods: The internal control CT values of 54 426 negative samples were retrospectively collected. These samples were from four reagent batches of the two new and old equipment sets during the operation of the Wantai nucleic acid testing system in our blood center. The daily median of NEG-IC-CT values was used as the research indicator. Control limits were calculated using median absolute deviation (MAD) to construct the Median-MAD quality control chart. The monitoring performance of this scheme for the operation status of the testing system was simultaneously evaluated. Results: Statistical analysis showed significant differences in NEG-IC-CT value distribution between the new and old equipment sets, as well as between the two different reagent batches of the old equipment (P<0.000 1). The NEG-IC-CT value performance of the two different reagent batches of the new equipment was no significant difference in distribution (P>0.05). This scheme identified three typies of distinct anomalies. The out-of-control events observed with the old equipment in both the O1 and O2 reagent batches suggested potential performance decay due to equipment aging. The unreported change of reagent batch in time of Phase B with new equipment caused a stepwise drift on the quality control chart. In the later stage of Phase A with the new equipment, an alert was triggered, indicating potential quality risks associated with practices such as the mixed use of the remaining reagents and extremely long operator working hours. Conclusion: The realtime quality control scheme based on NEG-IC-CT value established in this study has been preliminarily validated for its monitoring effectiveness in nucleic acid testing in our blood center. This scheme performed well in detecting differences among testing systems and reagent batches, serving as an effective supplement to routine internal quality control. It can provide an intuitive and effective evaluation method for monitoring the performance of the nucleic acid testing process at blood center.
2.Management of Cutaneous Immune-Related Adverse Events of Malignant Tumors Induced by Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Based on Theory of "Fire and Original Qi are Restricted"
Shiliang SHAO ; Lijing JIAO ; Yichao WANG ; Decai WANG ; Qishan HUA ; Yabin GONG ; Ling XU
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(16):1656-1661
Guided by the theory of "fire and original qi are restricted", it is believed that original qi depletion is the root of the cutaneous immune-related adverse events (cirAEs) related to immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), and the yin fire exuberance is the branch. Among them, original qi depletion is the internal foundation of the disease, while the drug toxicity of ICIs harming original qi is the initiating factor, and exuberant yin fire is the key pathogenesis. In clinical practice, the general treatment principle advocates banking up original qi to consolidate the root and draining fire to raise yang. Buzhong Yiqi Decoction (补中益气汤) can be used to activate transportation of middle jiao (焦) and promote ascent and dispersion of clear yang, thereby restoring the balance of qi and fire, and medicinals such as Huangqin (Radix Scutellariae), Huanglian (Rhizoma Coptidis) and Huangbai (Cortex Phellodendri Chinensis) can be supplementetd to clear and drain yin fire. At the same time, considering the accompanying symptoms such as dampness-stasis and fluids depletion, the methods of removing dampness and dispelling stasis, supplementing blood and nourishing yin should be added flexibly. This approach can provide a new perspective and treatment strategy for reducing ICIs-related cirAEs in malignant tumors.
3.Treatment Strategies for Postoperative Complications of Lung Cancer from Protecting Healthy Qi and Treating Qi
Jiajun SONG ; Yichao WANG ; Xueqi TIAN ; Yi LIU ; Lijing JIAO ; Ling XU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(18):94-105
Pulmonary complications, the most common postoperative complications of lung cancer, not only affect the quality of life of the patients after surgery but also increase the prognostic risks of postoperative recurrence and metastasis, threatening the life safety. At present, a multidisciplinary model of diagnosis and rehabilitation with integrated traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Western medicine has been initially formed under the guidance of the concept of rapid rehabilitation post operation for lung cancer. However, the treatment that only aims at shortening hospital stay and reducing the incidence of postoperative complications does not pay enough attention to the postoperative functional rehabilitation of the lung and the impact of follow-up adjuvant therapy, which affects the completeness of rehabilitation. This paper classifies the typical postoperative symptoms and manifestations of lung cancer into five groups: Lung system, emotion, digestive tract, pain, and nerve. On this basis, this paper summarizes the three core pathogeneses of postoperative complications of lung cancer as failure of Qi to ascend and descend leading to insecurity of defensive exterior, vessel block leading to Qi stagnation and fluid retention, and lung Qi deficiency leading to spleen and kidney deficiency. Accordingly, this paper proposes the treatment principle of protecting healthy Qi and treating Qi with the core of descending-tonifying-ascending-dispersing Qi and puts forward three treatment methods. The first is replenishing Qi and consolidating exterior, and expelling phlegm and regulating lung. The second is replenishing Qi and promoting blood flow to resolve stasis and relieving pain. The third is replenishing Qi and tonifying lung, and invigorating spleen and tonifying kidney. Furthermore, this paper elaborates on the pathogenesis and treatment principles of four common postoperative complications: Lung infection, pleural effusion, atelectasis, and bronchopleural fistula. On the basis of Western medical treatment, the TCM treatment characteristics of treating symptoms in the acute phase and eradicating the root cause in the chronic phase should be played. While dispelling the pathogen, measures should be taken to protect the healthy Qi, including tonifying lung Qi, regulating spleen Qi, and replenishing kidney Qi. This study summarizes the pathogenesis and treatment strategy of common postoperative complications of lung cancer according to the principle of protecting healthy Qi and treating Qi, aiming to provide guidance for the future treatment of postoperative complications of lung cancer.
4.Introduction to Implementation Science Theories, Models, and Frameworks
Lixin SUN ; Enying GONG ; Yishu LIU ; Dan WU ; Chunyuan LI ; Shiyu LU ; Maoyi TIAN ; Qian LONG ; Dong XU ; Lijing YAN
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2025;16(5):1332-1343
Implementation Science is an interdisciplinary field dedicated to systematically studying how to effectively translate evidence-based research findings into practical application and implementation. In the health-related context, it focuses on enhancing the efficiency and quality of healthcare services, thereby facilitating the transition from scientific evidence to real-world practice. This article elaborates on Theories, Models, and Frameworks (TMF) within health-related Implementation Science, clarifying their basic concepts and classifications, and discussing their roles in guiding implementation processes. Furthermore, it reviews and prospects current research from three aspects: the constituent elements of TMF, their practical applications, and future directions. Five representative frameworks are emphasized, including the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR), the Practical Robust Implementation and Sustainability Model (PRISM), the Exploration, Preparation, Implementation, Sustainment (EPIS)framework, the Behavior Change Wheel (BCW), and the Normalization Process Theory (NPT). Additionally, resources such as the Dissemination & Implementation Models Webtool and the T-CaST tool are introduced to assist researchers in selecting appropriate TMFs based on project-specific needs.
5.Clinical characteristics and distribution and drug resistance of pathogenic bacteria in children with non-chronic osteomyelitis from a single center in Shanghai area between 2013 and 2023
Qiaoxin FANG ; Hui YU ; Yingzi YE ; Lijing YE ; Xia WU ; Jun XU ; Shuzhen HAN
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2025;43(1):7-13
Objective:To analyze the clinical characteristics, distribution of common pathogenic bacteria and drug resistance in children with non-chronic osteomyelitis, to provide a basis for empirical antimicrobial drug selection.Methods:This study was a retrospective analysis cohort study. Clinical data, pathogenic bacteria and drug sensitivity test results of 289 children aged 0 to 18 years with non-chronic osteomyelitis who were hospitalized in the Pediatrics Hospital of Fudan University from January 2013 to June 2023 were collected retrospectively. Statistical analyses were performed using chi-square test.Results:Of the 289 children, 188(65.1%) were male, with a male to female ratio of 1.86∶1, and the age was 3.00(0.66, 8.00) years. The age less than six years amounted 65.1% (188/289). The incidence was the highest from December to February of the following year, reaching 32.5%(94/289). The clinical manifestations were fever in 193 cases (66.8%), fever with localized pain in 47 cases (16.3%), and fever with localized swelling and fever with localized swelling and pain in 39 cases (13.5%) each. Single bone involvement was observed in 242(83.7%) cases, including 88(36.4%) femur, 47(19.4%) tibia, and 37(15.3%) humerus. Of the 130 pathogen-positive cases, 102(78.5%) were Staphylococcus aureus (SA) including 45(44.1%) methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), 10(7.7%) were Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and 3(2.3%) each were Klebsiella pneumoniae and Staphylococcus mansoni. The rate of MRSA detection in SA fluctuated each year from 2013 to 2023, with the highest in 2017, when eight out of 13 SA cases were MRSA. The resistance rates of all SA to vancomycin, linezolid, moxifloxacin, ciprofloxacin, gentamicin, rifampicin, ceflorin, tigecycline, ticlosporin, fosfomycin, daptomycin, furotoxin, quinupristin/dalfopristin were all zero, and the differences in resistance rates of methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) and MRSA to cefazolin, cefuroxime, benzoxiline, ampicillin/sulbactam, and clindamycin were all statistically significant ( χ2=68.91, 68.91, 82.00, 68.91 and 9.20, respectively, all P<0.05). Intravenous anti-infective treatment was administered for 24(35, 47) days in 289 children with osteomyelitis, for a total duration of 42.00(35.00, 47.00) days. After treatment, 287 cases (99.3%) were discharged with improvement, while two cases (0.7%) died. One death was due to phagocytosis syndrome and septic shock, and the other death was due to septic shock and multiple organ dysfunction. Conclusions:Non-chronic osteomyelitis in children is most common in male children under six years old, and the most common sites are femur, tibia and humerus. The main clinical manifestations are fever, localized swelling and pain. SA was the most common causative agent. No SA strain resistant to vancomycin, linezolid, moxifloxacin, ciprofloxacin, gentamicin, rifampicin, ceflorin, tigecycline, ticlosporin, fosfomycin, daptomycin, furotoxin, quinupristin/dalfopristin is found.
6.Analyses of the influence of diabetes-related deaths on the probability of premature mortality and life expectancy in Minhang District, Shanghai from 2004 to 2023
Shuili XUAN ; Jingyi NI ; Jiaqi GUO ; Wei LIU ; Lijing CHEN ; Yibin ZHOU ; Linli CHEN ; Huilin XU
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;37(9):752-758
ObjectiveTo analyze the impact of diabetes-related deaths on the probability of premature mortality and life expectancy in Minhang District of Shanghai from 2004 to 2023, and to provide reference data for the optimization of targeted prevention and control strategies. MethodsAll death cases involving diabetes among the registered residents of Minhang District from 2004 to 2023 were collected. The probability of premature mortality and life expectancy was computed using the abridged life table method. The average annual percent change (AAPC) was calculated with Joinpoint 4.9.0.0. The Arriaga decomposition method was employed for statistical analyses of the influence of cause-specific and age-specific mortality related to diabetes on life expectancy. ResultsThe total number of diabetes-related mortality, crude mortality, and standardized mortality for both males and females in Minhang District from 2004 to 2023 exhibited an increasing trend (P<0.001). The primary causes of death among diabetes-related cases were cardiovascular disease (37.68%), diabetes mellitus (31.95%), and malignant tumor (17.80%). From 2004 to 2023, probability of premature mortality to diabetes-related diseases demonstrated a rising trend (P<0.001), contrasting with the declining trend observed in the overall population (P=0.001). Males showed a significant upward trajectory (P<0.001), while females displayed a stable pattern. Among the diseases exerting considerable influence, cardiovascular disease and malignant tumor revealed a marked increase over time (P<0.001), whereas diabetes mellitus maintained a stable trend; both factors negatively impacted the reduction in probability of premature mortality. From 2004 to 2023, diabetes-related mortality reduced life expectancy among residents by an average of 1.22 years (-49.89%), indicating a negative impact; the reduction was 1.41 years in males and 0.90 years in females. The age groups exhibiting greater negative contributions differed by genders, namely males aged 50‒54 years and females aged 70‒74 years. Cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, and malignant tumor contributed significantly to this decline (-0.46 years, -0.42 years, -0.20 years, respectively), with male experiencing higher negative contributions than females. ConclusionIn Minhang District, the rising mortality associated with diabetes-related diseases negatively impact both the reduction of the probability of premature mortality and the increase in life expectancy. This trend is primarily attributed to the rapid escalation of mortality and younger age demographic of male residents, which warrants significant attention. It is recommended that, based on the enhancement of case management, efforts should be directed towards the targeted prevention and control of risk factors and high-risk populations.
7.Pathogenesis,Differentiation and Treatment of Pre-Metastatic Niche in Malignant Tumors Based on the Theory of "Toxin Accumulation Damaging Yin"
Shiliang SHAO ; Xiaomin NIU ; Yao ZHANG ; Lijing JIAO ; Ling XU
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(23):2426-2432
According to the theory of "toxin accumulation damaging yin", the accumulation of pathological products and the disruption of homeostasis in the pre-metastatic niche (PMN) of malignant tumors correspond to "toxin accumulation" and "yin damage" respectively. During the dynamic evolution of PMN, the main pathogenesis in the initial stage is healthy qi deficiency and phlegm congestion, obstruction in the ying (营) and wei (卫) level, for which the therapeutic approach is fortifying spleen and warming yang, reinforcing healthy qi, consolidating the root, and assissting in resolving phlegm. In the progression stage, the predominant mechanism is mutual binding of phlegm and stasis, with collateral damage and pathological transformation. Treatment should focus on resolving phlegm and eliminating stasis, using insect-derived medicinals to attack accumulation and block pathological transmission. In the terminal stage, the main pathogenesis involves phlegm-stasis transforming into fire, with depletion of qi and yin, for which it is suggested to replenish qi and nourish yin, combine clearing and tonifying methods to control fire-toxin. After the PMN has formed, pathogenic toxin may flow along the collaterals, tending to lodge in corresponding viscera with functional imbalance and deviation between deficiency and excess, eventually giving rise to malignant tumors. Understanding the pathogenesis of the PMN in the malignant tumors based on the "toxin accumulation damaging yin" theory may provide a valuable perspective for developing traditional Chinese medicine strategies for the prevention and treatment of tumor metastasis.
8.Expanded carrier screening in assisted reproduction: current clinical applications and emerging challenges
Chinese Journal of Reproduction and Contraception 2025;45(8):763-768
Expanded carrier screening (ECS) is a novel genetic risk assessment approach that leverages next-generation sequencing technologies to simultaneously identify carrier status for hundreds of autosomal recessive or X-linked recessive monogenic disorders in a single assay. This strategy enables stratified risk evaluation and supports informed reproductive decision-making, particularly among individuals undergoing assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs). Despite its increasing utility, the clinical implementation of ECS remains constrained by several challenges, including inconsistencies in screening panel inclusion criteria and the complexity of genetic variant interpretation. To promote the precision application of ECS in ARTs populations, future efforts should prioritize the development of population-specific panels informed by comprehensive genetic data from Chinese cohorts. In addition, strengthening data security and privacy protection policies, along with establishing specialized training programs in reproductive genetic counseling, will be essential for ensuring the responsible and effective integration of ECS into clinical practice.
9.An information-based collaborative special improvement management model for reduction of falls of inpatient,hospital-acquired pressure injury and unplanned extubation in inpatients
Zhongyi YANG ; Chaoyan XU ; Tingting ZHENG ; Qian ZHOU ; Lijing HU
Modern Clinical Nursing 2025;24(8):60-67
Objective To evaluate the efficacy of an information-based collaborative special improvement management model in reducing the incidences of falls,hospital-acquired pressure injuries(HAPI)and unplanned extubation among inpatients,hence to offer an effective management strategy.Methods This before-after controlled study included 779,249 inpatients from 1st January,2018 to 31st December,2023.A total 360,484 inpatients were assigned to the pre-implementation group(January 2018-December 2020)and received conventional nursing safety management,while 418,765 inpatients were assigned to the post-implementation group(January 2021-December 2023)and managed with an information-based collaborative special improvement management model.The two groups were compared with total incidence of nursing-related adverse events,rates of falls,HAPI,and unplanned extubation.Results In comparison with the pre-implementation group,the post-implementation group showed significant reductions in rates of total nursing-related adverse event(from 0.0960%to 0.0602%,P<0.01),HAPI(all unavoidable pressure injury)(from 0.0122%to 0.0050%,P<0.01),and unplanned extubation(from 0.0584‰ to 0.0297‰,P<0.01).Falling rate decreased from 0.0267‰ to 0.0263‰,but without significantly different(P>0.05).All four indicators demonstrated an annually downward trends after implementation of the information-based collaborative special improvement management model.Conclusion The information-based collaborative special improvement management model effectively reduces major nursing-related adverse events and enhances the safety of inpatient.
10.Expanded carrier screening in assisted reproduction: current clinical applications and emerging challenges
Chinese Journal of Reproduction and Contraception 2025;45(8):763-768
Expanded carrier screening (ECS) is a novel genetic risk assessment approach that leverages next-generation sequencing technologies to simultaneously identify carrier status for hundreds of autosomal recessive or X-linked recessive monogenic disorders in a single assay. This strategy enables stratified risk evaluation and supports informed reproductive decision-making, particularly among individuals undergoing assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs). Despite its increasing utility, the clinical implementation of ECS remains constrained by several challenges, including inconsistencies in screening panel inclusion criteria and the complexity of genetic variant interpretation. To promote the precision application of ECS in ARTs populations, future efforts should prioritize the development of population-specific panels informed by comprehensive genetic data from Chinese cohorts. In addition, strengthening data security and privacy protection policies, along with establishing specialized training programs in reproductive genetic counseling, will be essential for ensuring the responsible and effective integration of ECS into clinical practice.

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