1.Cost-effectiveness of angiographic quantitative flow ratio-guided coronary intervention: A multicenter, randomized, sham-controlled trial.
Yanyan ZHAO ; Changdong GUAN ; Yang WANG ; Zening JIN ; Bo YU ; Guosheng FU ; Yundai CHEN ; Lijun GUO ; Xinkai QU ; Yaojun ZHANG ; Kefei DOU ; Yongjian WU ; Weixian YANG ; Shengxian TU ; Javier ESCANED ; William F FEARON ; Shubin QIAO ; David J COHEN ; Harlan M KRUMHOLZ ; Bo XU ; Lei SONG
Chinese Medical Journal 2025;138(10):1186-1193
BACKGROUND:
The FAVOR (Comparison of Quantitative Flow Ratio Guided and Angiography Guided Percutaneous Intervention in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease) III China trial demonstrated that percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) lesion selection using quantitative flow ratio (QFR) measurement, a novel angiography-based approach for estimating fractional flow reserve, improved two-year clinical outcomes compared with standard angiography guidance. This study aimed to assess the cost-effectiveness of QFR-guided PCI from the perspective of the current Chinese healthcare system.
METHODS:
This study is a pre-specified analysis of the FAVOR III China trial, which included 3825 patients randomized between December 25, 2018, and January 19, 2020, from 26 centers in China. Patients with stable or unstable angina pectoris or those ≥72 hours post-myocardial infarction who had at least one lesion with a diameter stenosis between 50% and 90% in a coronary artery with a ≥2.5 mm reference vessel diameter by visual assessment were randomized to a QFR-guided strategy or an angiography-guided strategy with 1:1 ratio. During the two-year follow-up, data were collected on clinical outcomes, quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs), estimated costs of index procedure hospitalization, outpatient cardiovascular medication use, and rehospitalization due to major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE). The primary analysis calculated the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) as the cost per MACCE avoided. An ICER of ¥10,000/MACCE event avoided was considered economically attractive in China.
RESULTS:
At two years, the QFR-guided group demonstrated a reduced rate of MACCE compared to the angiography-guided group (10.8% vs . 14.7%, P <0.01). Total two-year costs were similar between the groups (¥50,803 ± 21,121 vs . ¥50,685 ± 23,495, P = 0.87). The ICER for the QFR-guided strategy was ¥3055 per MACCE avoided, and the probability of QFR being economically attractive was 64% at a willingness-to-pay threshold of ¥10,000/MACCE avoided. Sensitivity analysis showed that QFR-guided PCI would become cost-saving if the cost of QFR were below ¥3682 (current cost: ¥3800). Cost-utility analysis yielded an ICER of ¥56,163 per QALY gained, with a 53% probability of being cost-effective at a willingness-to-pay threshold of ¥85,000 per QALY gained.
CONCLUSION:
In patients undergoing PCI, a QFR-guided strategy appears economically attractive compared to angiographic guidance from the perspective of the Chinese healthcare system.
TRIAL REGISTRATION
ClinicalTrials.gov , NCT03656848.
Humans
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Cost-Benefit Analysis
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Percutaneous Coronary Intervention/methods*
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Male
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Female
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Coronary Angiography/methods*
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Middle Aged
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Aged
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Coronary Artery Disease/surgery*
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Quality-Adjusted Life Years
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Fractional Flow Reserve, Myocardial/physiology*
2.Learning curve analysis of primary urologists mastering Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate
Chao WANG ; Ye TIAN ; Zhi QU ; Liwen ZHANG ; Lei CHEN ; Lijun YANG ; Haili LI ; Chenxi LI
International Journal of Surgery 2025;52(6):403-408
Objective:To explore the learning curve of primary urologists mastering Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate for the treatment of large volume benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).Methods:The clinical data of 92 patients with larger volume BPH who received HoLEP performed by a urologist in Beijing Friendship Hospital Pinggu Campus, Capital Medical University were retrospectively reviewed. 92 patients were divided into group A (1-23 cases, n=23), group B (24-46 cases, n=23), group C (47-69 cases, n=23), and group D (70-92 cases, n=23) based on the sequence of surgery. The clinical characteristics, including prostate volume, operation time, enucleation efficiency, indwelling catheter time, decrease value of hemoglobin, intraoperative blood transfusion, perioperative complications, and international prostate symptom score (IPSS), quality of life (QOL) score, Qmax, and postvoid residual urine (PVR) at 3 months postoperatively were compared between the four groups. Measurement data were expressed as mean ± standard deviation ( ± s), one-way analysis of variance was used for comparisons among multiple groups, and t-test was used for comparisons between two groups. Count data were expressed as the cases and percentage, and the Chi-square test was used for comparison between groups. Results:There were significant differences among the four groups in terms of operation time [(94.43±8.26) min, (86.39±5.89) min, (70.70±5.64) min, (64.70±4.23) min, P=0.001], enucleation efficiency [(0.90±0.08) mL/min, (1.01±0.07) mL/min, (1.23±0.12) mL/min, (1.34±0.12) mL/min, P=0.001], decrease value of hemoglobin [(25.98±1.39) g/L, (23.27±1.49) g/L, (20.03±1.07) g/L, (18.49±0.96) g/L, P=0.001] and indwelling catheter time [(5.91±1.54) d, (5.35±1.27) d, (3.39±0.72) d, (3.04±0.64) d, P=0.001]. Compared with group C and group D, the operation time was longer, the enucleation efficiency was lower, the decrease value of hemoglobin before and after the operation was higher, and the indwelling catheter time was longer, the above differences were all statistically significant ( P<0.05). However, there was no statistically significant difference between group A and group B, or group C and group D ( P>0.05). Among the 92 patients, only 3 patients received blood transfusion during operation, including 2 patients in group A and 1 patient in group B. 2 patients underwent surgical complications during the perioperative period. Among them, 1 patient suffered bladder wall injury due to improper operation of the tissue pulverizer in group A, and 1 patient developed prostatic capsule perforation in group B. Furthermore, after 56 cases of operation, a primary urologist can perform HoLEP surgery quickly and safely. Conclusion:The learning curve of a primary urologist mastering HoLEP for larger volume (≥ 80 mL) BPH was 56 procedures, and the operation efficiency and safety were significantly improved.
3.Effect of GLP-1R gene polymorphism on the efficacy of Lirglutide in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with metabolic associated fatty liver disease
Beibei WANG ; Yongli YAO ; Lingling ZHAO ; Shuqiong WANG ; Kang SONG ; Yanan LI ; Xiaoxia FAN ; Lijun LIN ; Yanling XIE ; Yanping JIANG ; Jingyuan WANG ; Ying QU ; Wei LUO
Chinese Journal of Diabetes 2025;33(6):414-418
Objective To investigate the effect of the rs3765467 polymorphism of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor(GLP-1R)gene on the efficacy of Liraglutide(Lir)in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)and metabolic associated fatty liver disease(MAFLD).Methods A total of 281 patients with T2DM from May 2022 to May 2023 were selected,including 125 patients with simple T2DM(T2DM group)and 156 patients with T2DM combined with MAFLD(T2DM+MAFLD group).120 healthy individuals during the same period were selected as the control(NC)group.The related indexes of glucose and lipid metabolism were detected.The polymorphism of GLP-1R gene rs3765467 was detected.Results BMI,FPG,HbA1c,HOMA-IR and TG in each group increased in turn(P<0.05),while the distribution frequency of genotype GG and allele G decreased in turn(P<0.05).TC and LDL-C in T2DM and T2DM+MAFLD groups were higher than those in NC group(P<0.05).TC and TG levels in genotype GA/AA patients were significantly higher than those in genotype GG patients(P<0.05).Compared with before treatment,the levels of BMI,FPG,HbA1c,HOMA-IR,TC,TG and LDL-C in T2DM patients with MAFLD were significantly decreased after Lir treatment(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in BMI and related indexes of glucose and lipid metabolism in GG and GA/AA patients before and after Lir treatment(P>0.05).Conclusions The distribution frequency of GG and G allele at rs3765467 of GLP-1R gene is reduced in T2DM patients with MAFLD.The carrying of allele A was associated with increased TC and TG levels,but did not affect the efficacy of Lir in reducing weight and improving glycolipid metabolism.
4.Research progress and application prospects of DeepSeek in ophthalmology
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2025;43(11):1046-1052
Ophthalmology is undergoing a profound transformation driven by artificial intelligence (AI), represented by deep learning technologies.As the frontier of AI advancement, large language models (LLMs) demonstrate substantial potential in processing massive unstructured medical text and assisting with complex clinical reasoning.The DeepSeek series models, as exemplary advanced LLMs, provide novel opportunities for ophthalmic clinical practice, scientific research, and administrative management through their exceptional reasoning capabilities, remarkable cost-effectiveness, and open-source nature.Given research specifically targeting DeepSeek's ophthalmological applications remains nascent, this review systematically delineates its potential in diagnostic assistance, natural language processing, and functioning as the linguistic core for multimodal systems, which is achieved by precisely defining its LLM capabilities and benchmarking against validated applications of comparable advanced models.This article thoroughly discusses critical challenges including model " hallucinations", data governance, and regulatory approvals in clinical practice, aiming to provide early, rigorous academic guidance for this emerging interdisciplinary field and promote the healthy, standardized, and innovative advancement of DeepSeek technology in ophthalmology.
5.Research progress and application prospects of DeepSeek in ophthalmology
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2025;43(11):1046-1052
Ophthalmology is undergoing a profound transformation driven by artificial intelligence (AI), represented by deep learning technologies.As the frontier of AI advancement, large language models (LLMs) demonstrate substantial potential in processing massive unstructured medical text and assisting with complex clinical reasoning.The DeepSeek series models, as exemplary advanced LLMs, provide novel opportunities for ophthalmic clinical practice, scientific research, and administrative management through their exceptional reasoning capabilities, remarkable cost-effectiveness, and open-source nature.Given research specifically targeting DeepSeek's ophthalmological applications remains nascent, this review systematically delineates its potential in diagnostic assistance, natural language processing, and functioning as the linguistic core for multimodal systems, which is achieved by precisely defining its LLM capabilities and benchmarking against validated applications of comparable advanced models.This article thoroughly discusses critical challenges including model " hallucinations", data governance, and regulatory approvals in clinical practice, aiming to provide early, rigorous academic guidance for this emerging interdisciplinary field and promote the healthy, standardized, and innovative advancement of DeepSeek technology in ophthalmology.
6.Effect of GLP-1R gene polymorphism on the efficacy of Lirglutide in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with metabolic associated fatty liver disease
Beibei WANG ; Yongli YAO ; Lingling ZHAO ; Shuqiong WANG ; Kang SONG ; Yanan LI ; Xiaoxia FAN ; Lijun LIN ; Yanling XIE ; Yanping JIANG ; Jingyuan WANG ; Ying QU ; Wei LUO
Chinese Journal of Diabetes 2025;33(6):414-418
Objective To investigate the effect of the rs3765467 polymorphism of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor(GLP-1R)gene on the efficacy of Liraglutide(Lir)in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)and metabolic associated fatty liver disease(MAFLD).Methods A total of 281 patients with T2DM from May 2022 to May 2023 were selected,including 125 patients with simple T2DM(T2DM group)and 156 patients with T2DM combined with MAFLD(T2DM+MAFLD group).120 healthy individuals during the same period were selected as the control(NC)group.The related indexes of glucose and lipid metabolism were detected.The polymorphism of GLP-1R gene rs3765467 was detected.Results BMI,FPG,HbA1c,HOMA-IR and TG in each group increased in turn(P<0.05),while the distribution frequency of genotype GG and allele G decreased in turn(P<0.05).TC and LDL-C in T2DM and T2DM+MAFLD groups were higher than those in NC group(P<0.05).TC and TG levels in genotype GA/AA patients were significantly higher than those in genotype GG patients(P<0.05).Compared with before treatment,the levels of BMI,FPG,HbA1c,HOMA-IR,TC,TG and LDL-C in T2DM patients with MAFLD were significantly decreased after Lir treatment(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in BMI and related indexes of glucose and lipid metabolism in GG and GA/AA patients before and after Lir treatment(P>0.05).Conclusions The distribution frequency of GG and G allele at rs3765467 of GLP-1R gene is reduced in T2DM patients with MAFLD.The carrying of allele A was associated with increased TC and TG levels,but did not affect the efficacy of Lir in reducing weight and improving glycolipid metabolism.
7.Analysis of language development characteristics and influencing factors in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Lijun ZHOU ; Nan PENG ; Minjun LI ; Xia QU ; Jialu GU ; Qi XU ; Jianhong WANG ; Bo ZHOU ; Lili ZHANG ; Lin WANG
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;58(3):292-297
Objective:To explore and analyze the characteristics and influencing factors of language development in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).Methods:A case-control study was used, from May 2021 to August 2023, patients diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were enrolled in the mental health clinic of the Children′s Hospital Affiliated to the Capital Institute of Pediatrics. The language ability of 272 children with ADHD and 117 healthy children who underwent physical examination in children′s health center during the same period were tested by Diagnostic Receptive and Expressive Assessment of Mandarin-Comprehensive (DREAM-C), and the development levels of total language, receptive, expressive, semantics and syntax of the two groups were compared by independent sample t-test. The influential factors of language lag in children with ADHD were analyzed by univariate χ2 analysis and multiple logistic regression. Results:There were 272 children with ADHD, including 206 males and 66 females, with an age range of 6-8 (7.29±1.17) years. While in the control group, there were 117 healthy children, including 91 males and 26 females, with an age range of 6-8 (7.02±0.82) years. The average scores of total language, expressive and syntax of ADHD children were lower than those of healthy children [(92.73±12.47/96.36±11.04), t=-2.857, P<0.05; (84.49±13.24/87.78±15.25), t=-2.029, P<0.05; (87.93±10.26/90.27±11.05), t=2.022, P<0.05]. Univariate χ2 analysis showed that disharmonious family relationship ( χ2=4.183, P<0.05), the main caregivers were non-parents ( χ2=9.121, P<0.05), early screen exposure ( χ2=3.889, P<0.05), ADHD family history ( χ2=5.423, P<0.05) were influential factors of language development lag in ADHD children. The results of multivariate logistic regression model analysis showed that cesarean section ( OR=2.137, 95% CI: 1.078-4.379, P=0.030), disharmonious family relationship ( OR=2.659, 95% CI: 1.178-5.999, P=0.019), early screen exposure ( OR=3.556, 95% CI: 1.127-11.213, P=0.030), ADHD family history ( OR=1.959, 95% CI: 1.058-3.630, P=0.033) were risk factors for comorbidities of language development in children with ADHD. Conclusion:The total language ability, expressive and syntax scores of ADHD children lag behind those of healthy children. The delayed language development of ADHD children is related to delivery mode, family relationship, the main caregivers, early screen exposure, family history of ADHD.
8.Development and Evaluation of DNA Authenticity Identification Kit for Genuine Medicinal Materials Gastrodia Elata
Qiuhe MA ; Yuhe MA ; Yue LIU ; Tao LI ; Lijun GAO ; Wei XIA ; Mingcheng LI ; Yongmei QU
Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy 2024;41(9):1198-1203
OBJECTIVE
To develop a DNA authenticity identification kit of Gastrodia elata that combined DNA extraction technology with PCR technology, and to evaluate the performance of the kit methodologically.
METHODS
The ITS2 sequences of Gastrodia elata and its common forgeries, such as amabilis root, dahlia tuber and potato, were found by the National Center for Biotechnology Information(NCBI). DNAMAN was used for multi-sequence alignment, and NCBI-primer-blast was used to design specific primers of Gastrodia elata. Improved DNA extraction method to ensure efficient extraction of authentic Gastrodia elata and its common forgeries genomic DNA, UV spectrophotometry was used to measure the concentration and purity. The PCR reaction system was optimized, the composition and reaction conditions of the kit were determined, and the commercially available gastrodia elata samples were randomly sampled.
RESULTS
The DNA purity OD260/OD280 values of the samples extracted by the developed kit were (1.87±0.13). The minimum detection limit was 10 ng·μL−1, and the result of repeated detection was the same for 3 times. Repeated freezing and thawing for 5, 10, 15, 20 times had no effect on the detection effect, and it could be stored at −20℃ for 1 year, among 10 commercially available gastrodia elata samples tested, 7 were authentic and 3 were counterfeit.
CONCLUSION
The DNA authenticity test kit is highly specific, sensitive, reproducible and stable, and the test results are accurate, it is suitable for the rapid identification of asparagus and its common forgeries.
9.Psychosocial and behavioral problems of children and adolescents across five cities in Northern China
Minjun LI ; Shaoli LI ; Feiyong JIA ; Wenli WANG ; Yunjing ZHAO ; Hanyu DONG ; Junting LIU ; Wenquan NIU ; Nan PENG ; Xia QU ; Jialu GU ; Lijun ZHOU ; Bo ZHOU ; Jianhong WANG ; Lin WANG
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;58(12):1967-1975
Objective:The objective of this research is to study the prevalence and risk factors of psychosocial and behavioral problems in children and adolescents of different ages and genders to provide a scientific foundation for more targeted psychological interventions and social support in the future.Methods:From April 21 to May 31, 2023, a cross-sectional survey was conducted using a stratified random sampling method in five cities (Beijing City, Changchun City, Baicheng City, Shenyang City, Hohhot City) across four provinces in Northern China (Beijing, Jilin, Liaoning, Inner Mongolia). The study was conducted using an online questionnaire among children and adolescents aged 6-16 years. Self-made social and life characteristics questionnaire and Achenbach Child Behavior Check List (CBCL) (for parent) was utilized to investigate the prevalence of psychosocial and behavioral problems and relative influencing factors. Using stepwise regression analysis to screen potential factors affecting the psychosocial and behavioral health of children and adolescents and logistic regression analysis was employed to analyze the risk factors associated while controlling for confounding variables.Results:A total of 10 492 questionnaires were distributed in this study. Among the 8 593 valid questionnaires collected, there were 4 385 males (51.03%) and 4 208 females (48.97%). The sample consisted of 3 348 children aged 6-11 years old and 5 245 children aged 12-16 years old. Out of these participants, 688 individuals (8.01%) were detected positive. In the 6-11 age group, 1 762 boys were assessed, revealing 142 positive cases (8.06%), while 1 586 girls were assessed, with 84 positive cases (5.30%). In the 12-16 age group, 2 623 boys were evaluated, resulting in 237 positive cases (9.04%), and 2 622 girls were evaluated, with 225 positive cases (8.58%). Overall, boys had a higher prevalence rate than girls did, with older age groups showing higher rates compared to younger ones. Logistic regression analysis identified six significant risk factors: parent-child conflict ( OR=4.207, 95% CI: 3.583-4.940), irregular diet patterns( OR=1.862, 95% CI: 1.566-2.213), parental mental illness history( OR=5.381, 95% CI: 2.673-10.83), sleep disorders( OR=4.664, 95% CI: 4.194-5.187), and excessive screen exposure( OR=1.863, 95% CI: 1.577-2.200) were found to be risk factors; whereas having more close friends ( OR=0.510, 95% CI: 0.431-0.603) acted as a protective factor. Conclusions:Psychosocial and behavioral problems in children and adolescents will change with social conditions, with continuous attention required to prevent risk factors. Precise intervention and integral support should be implemented by families, schools and society to provide more accurate protection for children and adolescents.
10.Analysis of language development characteristics and influencing factors in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Lijun ZHOU ; Nan PENG ; Minjun LI ; Xia QU ; Jialu GU ; Qi XU ; Jianhong WANG ; Bo ZHOU ; Lili ZHANG ; Lin WANG
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;58(3):292-297
Objective:To explore and analyze the characteristics and influencing factors of language development in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).Methods:A case-control study was used, from May 2021 to August 2023, patients diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were enrolled in the mental health clinic of the Children′s Hospital Affiliated to the Capital Institute of Pediatrics. The language ability of 272 children with ADHD and 117 healthy children who underwent physical examination in children′s health center during the same period were tested by Diagnostic Receptive and Expressive Assessment of Mandarin-Comprehensive (DREAM-C), and the development levels of total language, receptive, expressive, semantics and syntax of the two groups were compared by independent sample t-test. The influential factors of language lag in children with ADHD were analyzed by univariate χ2 analysis and multiple logistic regression. Results:There were 272 children with ADHD, including 206 males and 66 females, with an age range of 6-8 (7.29±1.17) years. While in the control group, there were 117 healthy children, including 91 males and 26 females, with an age range of 6-8 (7.02±0.82) years. The average scores of total language, expressive and syntax of ADHD children were lower than those of healthy children [(92.73±12.47/96.36±11.04), t=-2.857, P<0.05; (84.49±13.24/87.78±15.25), t=-2.029, P<0.05; (87.93±10.26/90.27±11.05), t=2.022, P<0.05]. Univariate χ2 analysis showed that disharmonious family relationship ( χ2=4.183, P<0.05), the main caregivers were non-parents ( χ2=9.121, P<0.05), early screen exposure ( χ2=3.889, P<0.05), ADHD family history ( χ2=5.423, P<0.05) were influential factors of language development lag in ADHD children. The results of multivariate logistic regression model analysis showed that cesarean section ( OR=2.137, 95% CI: 1.078-4.379, P=0.030), disharmonious family relationship ( OR=2.659, 95% CI: 1.178-5.999, P=0.019), early screen exposure ( OR=3.556, 95% CI: 1.127-11.213, P=0.030), ADHD family history ( OR=1.959, 95% CI: 1.058-3.630, P=0.033) were risk factors for comorbidities of language development in children with ADHD. Conclusion:The total language ability, expressive and syntax scores of ADHD children lag behind those of healthy children. The delayed language development of ADHD children is related to delivery mode, family relationship, the main caregivers, early screen exposure, family history of ADHD.


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