1.Cost-effectiveness analysis of fluzoparib monotherapy versus combination with apatinib in the treatment of germline BRCA1/2-mutated HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer
Liyuan WANG ; Lingli ZHANG ; Yanhong HOU
China Pharmacy 2026;37(14):1862-1867
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of fluzoparib monotherapy versus combination with apatinib as second-line or later-line treatment for patients with germline BRCA1 / 2 -mutated human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HER2-) metastatic breast cancer, from the perspective of the Chinese healthcare system. METHODS Based on the FABULOUS trial, a partitioned survival model was developed to simulate disease progression, with a cycle length of 21 days and a time horizon of 10 years. A discount rate of 4.5% per annum was applied. Model outputs included total costs and quality-adjusted life years (QALYs). Cost-utility analysis was conducted by comparing the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) between the two regimens against a willingness-to-pay (WTP) threshold set at twice China’s per capita gross domestic product in 2025 (199 330 yuan/QALY). Robustness of the base-case results was tested through one-way sensitivity analysis, probabilistic sensitivity analysis, and scenario analyses. RESULTS For patients with germline BRCA1/2 -mutated HER2- metastatic breast cancer, fluzoparib combination with apatinib provided greater health benefits (1.91 QALYs vs. 1.69 QALYs) and incurred lower total costs (1 634 119.3 yuan vs. 1 855 264.2 yuan) compared with fluzoparib monotherapy, thus representing a dominant strategy. One-way sensitivity and probabilistic sensitivity analyses confirmed the robustness of the base-case findings. Scenario analyses showed that the conclusion remained robust when the time horizon was shortened to 5 years or when the discount rate was changed to 3%; however, the results reversed when the extrapolation distribution model was altered. CONCLUSIONS Under the current WTP threshold, compared with fluzoparib monotherapy, the combination of fluzoparib and apatinib is more cost-effective as a second-line or later-line treatment for Chinese patients with germline BRCA1 / 2 -mutated HER2- metastatic breast cancer.
2.Corrective Effects of Three-Stage Structured Tai Chi on Abnormal Neck and Shoulder Posture:A Biomechanics-Based Randomized Controlled Trial
Yulei RAN ; Jing ZHANG ; Chao YANG ; Liyuan ZHANG ; Tingting HAN ; Weibiao LI ; Xiang GUO ; Xianhui GUO
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(16):1752-1758
ObjectiveTo evaluate the corrective effects of a three-stage structured Tai Chi training program on abnormal neck and shoulder posture from a biomechanical perspective. MethodsEighty-two participants with abnormal neck and shoulder posture were randomly assigned to a treatment group and a control group, with 41 participants in each group. The treatment group received three-stage structured Tai Chi training six times per week, while the control group received online health education once per week. Both interventions lasted for 12 weeks. The primary outcome cervical postural deviation angle, and the secondary outcomes including cervical loading and bilateral shoulder horizontal deviation angle, were assessed before intervention, after 6 weeks and 12 weeks of intervention. Safety was also evaluated. ResultsUltimately, 40 participants from each group were included in the analysis. In the treatment group, cervical postural deviation angle and cervical spine loading were significantly reduced after 12 weeks of intervention compared with baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention. The bilateral shoulder horizontal deviation angle decreased significantly after both 6 and 12 weeks of intervention compared with baseline (P<0.05). In the control group, cervical spine loading was reduced after 6 and 12 weeks of intervention compared with baseline (P< 0.05). After 12 weeks of intervention, the treatment group showed lower cervical postural deviation angle and bilateral shoulder horizontal deviation angle than the control group, whereas cervical loading was higher in the treatment group after 6 weeks of intervention (P<0.05). Significant differences were observed between groups in the changes from baseline to week 12 for cervical postural deviation angle and bilateral shoulder horizontal deviation angle, as well as in the changes from baseline to week 6 for cervical loading and bilateral shoulder horizontal deviation angle (P< 0.05). No significant adverse events occurred in either group during the intervention period. ConclusionThree-stage structured Tai Chi can effectively improve abnormal neck and shoulder posture, demonstrating good safety and feasibility.
3.Patient-reported outcome measures for adolescents with spinal dysfunction: a systematic review based on COSMIN and ICF-CY
Liyuan WANG ; Xin MA ; Jing LI ; Jian ZHANG ; Yanyan DU ; Xiaohong CHEN ; Hua LIU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2026;32(10):1154-1164
ObjectiveTo systematically evaluate the measurement content, psychometric properties and quality of evidence of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) for adolescents with spinal dysfunction based on International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health-Children and Youth (ICF-CY) framework, Consensus-based Standards for the Selection of Health Measurement Instruments (COSMIN) and modified GRADE approach. MethodsDatabases including CNKI, Wanfang Data, PubMed, Embase and Web of Science were systematically searched for studies assessing psychometric properties of PROMs targeting adolescents with spinal dysfunction. The methodological quality of included studies was evaluated using COSMIN Risk of Bias checklist, the psychometric properties were rated according to COSMIN criteria, and evidence quality was graded using modified GRADE approach. Item content of each PROM was coded following the ICF-CY linking rules. ResultsA total of 23 studies involving eight PROMs were included. Brace Questionnaire (BrQ), Italian Spine Youth Quality of Life Questionnaire (ISYQOL), Quality of Life Profile for Spinal Deformities (QLPSD), Spinal Appearance Questionnaire (SAQ), Scoliosis Japanese Questionnaire-27 (SJ-27) and Scoliosis Research Society-22 Revised Questionnaire (SRS-22r) were rated as grade B, while EuroQol Five-Dimension Youth Five-Level Questionnaire (EQ-5D-Y-5L) and Young Spine Questionnaire (YSQ) were rated as grade C. The eight PROMs were linked to six to 24 ICF-CY categories. BrQ covered the largest number of categories (n = 24), followed by SJ-27 (n = 19) and SRS-22r (n = 16). Except for SAQ which mainly focused on dimension of body functions and structures, all other PROMs covered both dimension of body functions and structures, and activities and participation, while BrQ, ISYQOL, SRS-22r and YSQ also covered dimension of environmental factors. Major methodological limitations included insufficient evidence for content validity, inappropriate factor-analysis approaches, incomplete reporting for test-retest reliability, and overall scarcity of evidence concerning measurement error, minimal important change (MIC) and responsiveness. ConclusionThe quality of PROMs in adolescents with spinal dysfunction varies. BrQ, ISYQOL, QLPSD, SAQ, SJ-27 and SRS-22r show application potential, yet further high-quality studies are required to supplement their psychometric evidence. EQ-5D-Y-5L and YSQ exist high-quality insufficient evidence. Selection of PROMs should comprehensively consider target population, measurement purpose, content coverage and quality of evidence. Further researches are needed to improve reporting quality.
4.Clinical experience summary of programmed Retzius-sparing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy and " Sandwich" technique of total urethral reconstruction
Feiya YANG ; Dong CHEN ; Wenkuan WANG ; Liyuan WU ; Yong ZHANG ; Xiongjun YE ; Nianzeng XING
Chinese Journal of Urology 2025;46(4):249-254
Objective:To investigate the clinical efficacy of programmed Retzius-sparing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy and " Sandwich" technique of total urethral reconstruction.Methods:The clinical data of 120 consecutive patients who underwent programmed Retzius-sparing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RS-RARP) by the same operator at the Cancer Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences from January 2023 to August 2024 were retrospectively analyzed to explore the efficacy and summarize the experience. Baseline characteristics included: mean age (67.2±7.5) years, BMI (25.3±3.1)kg/m 2, prostate volume (32.3±15.8) ml, and PSA (16.6±19.7) ng/ml (57 cases 4-10 ng/ml; 41 >10-20 ng/ml; 22 >20 ng/ml). 28 patients underwent radical prostatectomy without prostate biopsy, while 92 had biopsy-proven cancer (Gleason: 6/7/8/9/10: 18/35/17/17/5). Clinical stages were cT 1(8), cT 2(73), cT 3(39). The surgical method was programmed Retzius-sparing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy and " Sandwich" technique of total urethral reconstruction. The peritoneum was incised slightly above the Douglas pouch and denonvilliers' fascia was dissected closely along the dorsal aspect of prostate, extending to the prostatic apex. Both vas deferens were transected, and the seminal vesicles were isolated. A combination of blunt and sharp dissection was employed to expose the prostatic fascia. The bladder neck was precisely visualized and transected. The urethra was precisely dissected, exposed and divided. Complete urethral reconstruction was performed using the "Sandwich" technique of total urethral reconstruction. The operation time, intraoperative bleeding, catheter preservation time, pathological staging and positive margin rate, and recovery of urinary control immediately after postoperative catheter removal were recorded. Results:In this study, all 120 surgeries were successfully completed, with no cases converted to anterior approach radical surgery or open surgery, and no serious intraoperative complications such as post-shamus hemorrhage or ureteric/rectal injury. The median postoperative follow-up was 16.0(10.0, 20.0)months, and there were no cases of readmission for surgical complications. The average duration of surgery was (93.6±35.9) min, and the average bleeding volume was (85.3±32.1) ml. The mean duration of catheter after surgery was (7.3±1.2)d. Immediate urinary control was achieved in 98 cases when the catheter was removed, and the rate of immediate urinary control was 81.7%. Postoperative urinary control rate was 88.3% at 1 month after surgery, 94.2% at 3 month after surgery, 98.3% at 6 month after surgery. There were 70 cases with pT 2 and 50 cases with pT 3 after postoperative pathological stage. There were 18 cases (15.0%) with positive margins, including 6 cases (8.6%) with positive margins in T 2 and 12 cases (24.0%) with positive margins in T 3 stage. There were no serious complications after surgery, and urinary retention occurred in 3 cases after urinary catheter removal, and the urinary catheter was removed after 1 week. 93.3% (112/120), 90.8% (109/120), and 89.2% (107/120) of patients with PSA < 0.2 ng/ml at 1, 3, and 6 months after surgery, respectively. For postoperative erectile function, we selected patients younger than 60 years of age, who had surgery to preserve unilateral or bilateral vascular nerve bundles, and who were followed for more than 6 months. A total of 18 patients met the above conditions and were followed up for erectile function, among which 4 of the 11 patients (36.4%) who retained unilateral vascular nerve bundles regained erectile function. Among the 7 patients with bilateral vascular nerve bundle preservation, 3 patients (42.9%) regained erectile function. Conclusions:The programmed RS-RARP combined with the " Sandwich" urethral reconstruction technique is technically feasible for patients with localized prostate cancer. Recent follow-up data indicate satisfactory postoperative urinary continence and oncological control outcomes.
5.Research status of neoadjuvant therapy for borderline resectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
Weiwu CHEN ; Yuehong KONG ; Liyuan ZHANG
Cancer Research and Clinic 2025;37(3):232-236
The malignancy of pancreatic cancer is high. Radical resection is the main treatment method for non-metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Neoadjuvant therapy can improve the surgical resection rate of borderline resectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (BR-PDAC) and prolong the survival of patients. In recent years, a large number of studies have been conducted on neoadjuvant therapy for pancreatic cancer at home and abroad, including radiotherapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and combination therapy. This article mainly reviews the current research status of neoadjuvant therapy for BR-PDAC.
6.Treatment of severe calciphylaxis with different sodium thiosulfate usage: a case report and literature review
Mingrui YAO ; Tian XU ; Hong LIU ; Li SUN ; Liyuan ZHANG ; Xiaoliang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2025;41(5):372-375
Calciphylaxis, also known as calcific uremic arteriopathy (CUA), is a rare arteriosclerosis disease characterized by skin ischemia and necrosis with severe pain, which occurs in end-stage renal disease patients. The efficacy of sodium thiosulfate (STS) in CUA has been widely verified and affirmed. However, there is no unified standard for the use of STS at home and abroad.This article introduced a case of severe CUA patient who had achieved good results under different STS usage treatments, and summarized the different STS usage treatments for CUA combined with literature.
7.Survey on current status of"Perioperative Infection Control"initiative monitoring indicators in 138 medical institutions in Guizhou Province
Yao YAO ; Yan XU ; Xia MU ; Tingxiu YANG ; Lan TANG ; Liyuan CHEN ; Guiqin DU ; Jing LI ; Zhaofeng JING ; Liming WANG ; Qin WU ; Qingyang ZHAO ; Yufei ZHANG ; Min HE ; Ximin FAN
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2025;35(20):3068-3073
OBJECTIVE To investigate the current status of monitoring indicators related to the"Perioperative In-fection Control"in medical institutions above the secondary level in Guizhou Province,and to delve into the imple-mentation of key measures for infection prevention and control during the perioperative period for patients under-going surgical operations.METHODS Based on the"Implementation Plan for the'Perioperative Infection Control'Initiative in Guizhou Province",a"Case Investigation Form on Key Measures for Infection Prevention and Control During the Perioperative Period for Patients Undergoing Surgical Operation"was developed.A total of 138 medi-cal institutions participated in the case investigation,and a total of 2 128 cases were investigated.RESULTS The overall monitoring indicators for the"Perioperative Infection Control"initiative in the 138 medical institutions a-bove the secondary level in Guizhou Province were at a relatively low level.The skin cleansing compliance rate was 80.32%,the hair removal compliance rate was 16.43%,the prophylactic antibacterial drug administration rate within 0.5-1 hour before surgery was 55.94%and the antibacterial drug discontinuation rate within 24 hours after prophylactic medication for type Ⅰ incision surgeries was 56.48%.The hair removal compliance rate was higher in tertiary medical institutions(19.21%)than in secondary medical institutions(14.34%)(P=0.039).The distri-bution of the four monitoring indicators varied in clinical departments and surgery types,with statistically signifi-cant differences(P<0.05).The preferred method for surgical site skin cleansing in medical institutions across the province was local wiping,primarily with clean water(57.21%).The primary method for hair removal was razors(68.82%),and hair removal on the day of surgery was most common(61.75%).CONCLUSIONS Conduc-ting a survey on the current status of"Perioperative Infection Control"initiative monitoring indicators in medi-cal institutions in Guizhou Province helps to understand the implementation of key measures for perioperative in-fection prevention and control and set intervention targets,thus providing references for establishing a dynam-ic monitoring indicator change mechanism.
8.Resuscitation effect of novel lyophilized platelets combined with lactated Ringer's solution in rabbits with hemorrhagic shock and seawater immersion
Chenglin DAI ; Wenqiong DU ; Ting TANG ; Haoyang YANG ; Liyuan CHEN ; Dongzhaoyang ZHANG ; Xin ZHONG ; Renqing JIANG ; Can CHEN ; Yijun JIA ; Zhaowen ZONG ; Bo HU
Journal of Army Medical University 2025;47(8):756-765
Objective To evaluate the resuscitation efficacy of novel lyophilized platelets(LP,thrombin-stimulated platelets)combined with lactated Ringer's(LR)solution in rabbits with hemorrhagic shock and seawater immersion.Methods Fifty rabbits were randomly assigned to 5 groups(Groups A,B,C,D and E,n=10).After all rabbits were anesthetized with 3%pentobarbital sodium at a dose of 1 mL/kg,soft tissue injury was inflicted in the left lower limb.The blood loss from the soft tissue injury was quantified after gauze hemostasis.The right lower limb was subjected to femoral artery catheterization,followed by blood withdrawal equivalent to 26%of the total blood volume of the rabbit.The rabbits were then vertically immersed in 3%artificial seawater,with the water level reaching above the xiphoid process,and were retrieved in 15 min later.Resuscitation strategies were applied to the rabbits from different group:Group A(no resuscitation),Group B(resuscitation with LR solution),Group C(resuscitation with LR solution and fresh platelets),Group D(resuscitation with LR solution and LP),and Group E(resuscitation with LR solution and novel LP).Coagulation function test,routine blood test,blood gas analysis,and thromboelastography were conducted at baseline and at 1,2 and 4 h after injury.Results The LP and rabbit model of hemorrhagic shock and seawater immersion were successfully prepared.At 1 h after injury,the mean arterial pressure(MAP)of Groups C,D and E(infused with platelet preparations)was significantly higher than that of Group A(without resuscitation,P<0.05);the lactate(Lac)content of Group C was obviously lower than that of Groups A and B(P<0.05);the base excess(BE)and blood urea nitrogen(BUN)levels of Groups C,D and E were notably lower than those of Groups A and B(P<0.05);and the prothrombin time(PT)of Group A was significantly longer than that of before injury(P<0.05).At 2 h after injury,the MAP of Groups C and D was significantly higher than that of Groups A and B,and that of Group E was notably higher than that of Group A(P<0.05);the Lac content of Groups C and E was obviously lower than that of Groups A and B,while that of Group D was also lower than that of Group A(P<0.05);the BE and BUN levels of Groups C,D and E were remarkably lower than those of Groups A and B(P<0.05);the maximum amplitude(MA)value of Group C was higher than that of Group A,while the value of Groups A and D at this time was significantly lower than the corresponding value before injury(P<0.05);and the activated partial clotting time(APTT)of Groups A and D was statistically longer than the corresponding baseline time(P<0.05).At 4 h after injury,the MAP of Groups C,D,and E was higher than that of Groups A and B,and that of Group B was higher than that of Group A(P<0.05);the Lac and BUN levels of Groups C,D,and E were lower than those of Groups A and B(P<0.05);the BE level of Groups C and D were lower than those of Groups A and B(P<0.05);the MA value of Groups B,C,and E were higher than those of Group A(P<0.05),while the MA value and APTT value of Groups A and D were significantly lower than their corresponding baseline values(P<0.05).Conclusion For rabbits with hemorrhagic shock and seawater immersion,the novel LP combined with LR solution can significantly increase the MAP level,reduce Lac content,and sustainably maintain blood clot firmness and coagulation function.
9.Clinical application of dynamic visual acuity testing in patients with vestibular migraine.
Hongyan SHI ; Yujun LI ; Wanting ZHANG ; Jie YANG ; Jiaxin WU ; Yulin LI ; Liyuan ZHOU ; Ying LI ; Ganggang CHEN
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2025;39(10):912-917
Objective:To investigate the potential characteristic manifestations and application value of the Dynamic Visual Acuity Test(DVAT) in vestibular migraine(VM). Methods:A total of 50 VM patients(case group) and 50 healthy subjects(control group) diagnosed at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University between November 1, 2023, and December 31, 2024, were enrolled. The case group underwent DVAT, video head impulse test(vHIT), caloric test, and Dizziness Handicap Inventory(DHI) assessment, whereas the control group only received DVAT. Group-based analyses were conducted to examine the effect of age on Dynamic Visual Acuity Loss(DVALoss), as well as the correlations of DVALoss with vestibular function tests and DHI scores. Results:DVALoss in the case group was significantly higher than that in the control group(P<0.001). In both groups, age was significantly and positively correlated with DVALoss(P<0.001). Within the case group, DVALoss was strongly and positively correlated with DHI scores(r=0.807, P<0.001); it was negatively correlated with the vestibulo-ocular reflex(VOR) gain in vHIT, though without clinical significance, and showed no significant association with the caloric test. Age and DVALoss collectively accounted for 71.3% of the variance in DHI scores(R²=0.713), with age exerting a relatively minor actual impact. Conclusion:DVAT can sensitively identify the core functional impairments of VM. DVALoss, as a direct functional reflection of the pathological mechanism of VM, is strongly correlated with DHI scores. Incorporating DVALoss into standardized assessments may provide an objective basis for the diagnosis and management of VM.
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Visual Acuity
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Head Impulse Test
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10.Pulmonary surfactant-biomimetic membranized coacervate injection for acute respiratory distress syndrome therapy.
Wei CHEN ; Qi XIE ; Zhanhao ZHOU ; Jia KANG ; Yuan GAO ; Haoyu ZHANG ; Samira BATUR ; Chuansheng FU ; Yunyun LI ; Conglian YANG ; Li KONG ; Zhiping ZHANG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2025;15(11):5945-5965
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is the leading cause of respiratory failure with high morbidity and mortality. Pulmonary surfactant (PS)-based complementary therapies have exhibited potential for ARDS healing and applied as an adjunctive therapy strategy. Coacervate (Coac) has the characteristics of softness, deformability and excellent molecular enrichment properties, and has attracted extensive attention in the biomedical field. Here PS and coacervate were combined for the potential ARDS treatment. The Coac, fabricated from polyallylamine hydrochloride (PAH) and adenosine triphosphate (ATP) by simple mixing, exhibited soft droplet property and high enrichment for dexamethasone sodium phosphate (DSP). To avoid the fusion effect of membraneless coacervate and endow it with biological functions of PS, liposomes with PS-biomimetic lipid components (PS-lipo) were further introduced to construct PS-biomimetic membranized coacervate (DSP@PS-Coac). The DSP@PS-Coac demonstrated high lung targeting effect and significant penetration efficiency after intravenous injection. Furthermore, PS-lipo replenished the endogenous PS pool and facilitated the distribution of DSP in inflammatory cells in the lung. In the ARDS mouse model, PS-Coac and DSP exerted synergetic anti-inflammatory functions, via reducing the recruitment of inflammatory neutrophils and modulating macrophages into anti-inflammatory phenotype. The overall results confirmed that DSP@PS-Coac may provide a promising delivery option for the treatment of ARDS.

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