1.Steatotic liver disease in chronic hepatitis C related hepatocellular carcinoma: Inflictor or bystander?: Correspondence to editorial on “Dynamic change of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease in chronic hepatitis C patients after viral eradication: A nationwide registry study in Taiwan”
Chung-Feng HUANG ; Ming-Lun YEH ; Chia-Yen DAI ; Jee-Fu HUANG ; Wan-Long CHUANG ; Ming-Lung YU
Clinical and Molecular Hepatology 2025;31(1):e64-e66
2.Steatotic liver disease in chronic hepatitis C related hepatocellular carcinoma: Inflictor or bystander?: Correspondence to editorial on “Dynamic change of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease in chronic hepatitis C patients after viral eradication: A nationwide registry study in Taiwan”
Chung-Feng HUANG ; Ming-Lun YEH ; Chia-Yen DAI ; Jee-Fu HUANG ; Wan-Long CHUANG ; Ming-Lung YU
Clinical and Molecular Hepatology 2025;31(1):e64-e66
3.Steatotic liver disease in chronic hepatitis C related hepatocellular carcinoma: Inflictor or bystander?: Correspondence to editorial on “Dynamic change of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease in chronic hepatitis C patients after viral eradication: A nationwide registry study in Taiwan”
Chung-Feng HUANG ; Ming-Lun YEH ; Chia-Yen DAI ; Jee-Fu HUANG ; Wan-Long CHUANG ; Ming-Lung YU
Clinical and Molecular Hepatology 2025;31(1):e64-e66
4.Drug Delivery Systems for Pancreatic Cancers Treatment
Wan-Rui SHI ; Li-Gang CUI ; Xiao-Long LIANG
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2025;52(7):1745-1756
Pancreatic cancers (PCs) is a common malignant tumor with poor prognosis in the digestive system. Its main treatment methods include surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy. The early diagnosis rate of hidden onset of PCs is low, and most patients have already lost the opportunity to undergo surgery when diagnosed with PCs. Chemotherapy is still the main treatment for advanced PCs, but the use of chemotherapy drugs in PCs can easily lead to drug resistance. The most significant feature that distinguishes PCs from other tumors is its rich and dense matrix, which not only hinders drug penetration but also impedes the infiltration of immune cells. The above reasons have led to a very low survival rate of PCs patients. Therefore, drug delivery systems are very important in the diagnosis and treatment of PCs. They can improve drug delivery, enhance biological barrier penetration, reduce side effects, and combine multiple treatment methods. Therefore, the treatment prospects of PCs are very broad. Currently, drug delivery systems widely applied in PCs primarily include nanodrug delivery systems, tumor microenvironment-targeted drug delivery system, immunotherapy drug delivery system, gene therapy drug delivery system, and combination therapy drug delivery system that synergize multiple therapeutic modalities. Emerging drug delivery systems (DDSs) have revolutionized PCs treatment by addressing these challenges through multiple mechanisms. Nanoformulations improve drug solubility, prolong circulation time, and reduce systemic toxicity via passive/active targeting. Smart DDSs responsive to PCs-specific stimuli enable extracellular matrix degradation, tumor-associated fibroblasts reprogramming, and vascular normalization to enhance drug accessibility. Last but not least, carrier systems loaded with myeloid-derived suppressor cell inhibitors or T cell activators can reverse immunosuppression and potentiate immunotherapy efficacy. Advanced platforms co-deliver chemotherapeutics with immunomodulators, gene-editing tools, or sonodynamic agents to achieve synergistic antitumor effects. These platforms aim to address critical challenges in PCs treatment, such as enhancing drug bioavailability, overcoming stromal barriers, reprogramming immunosuppressive niches, and achieving multi-mechanistic antitumor effects. This article provides a systematic summary and prospective analysis of the current development status, latest cutting-edge advances, opportunities, and challenges of the above-mentioned drug delivery systems in the field of PCs therapy.
5.Chinesization of the HEMO-FISS-QoL questionnaire and its reliability and validity
Songpeng SUN ; Shan JIA ; Fangfang XU ; Tianyu LI ; Zhiyun ZHANG ; Qiaorong CAO ; Xinjian LI ; Yao WU ; Weiping WAN ; Bin SHI ; Jianguo WANG ; Hong NI ; Longyu LIANG ; Xingxiao HUO ; Tianqing YANG ; Lei TIAN ; Ying TIAN ; Mei LIN ; Zhanjun WANG ; Yangyang ZHOU ; Hongchuan CHU ; Riyu LIAO ; Kuerban XIEYIDA ; Junhong LONG ; Shuxin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2024;33(1):75-82
Objective:To evaluate the reliability and validity of the Chinese version of HEMO-FISS-QoL(HF-QoL) questionnaire (HF-QoL-C) in the Chinese population with hemorrhoids.Methods:From November 2021 to November 2022, a self-constructed general information questionnaire, HF-QoL-C, and the 36-item short form health survey (SF-36), Goligher classification, and Giordano severity of hemorrhoid symptom questionnaire (GSQ) were used to conduct a questionnaire survey on 760 hemorrhoid patients in the anorectal department of six hospitals. The data was analyzed for reliability and validity using SPSS 21.0 and AMOS 26.0 software.Results:The Cronbach's α coefficient of HF-QoL-C and its dimension ranged from 0.831 to 0.960, and the split coefficient was 0.832-0.915. Four common factors were extracted through principal component exploratory factor analysis. Confirmatory factor analysis indicated acceptable structural validity( χ2/ df=8.152, RSMEA=0.097, CFI=0.881, IFI=0.881, NFI=0.867). HF-QoL-C was correlated with SF36 and GSQ( r=-0.694, 0.501, both P<0.01). There were differences in the total score and dimensional scores of HF-QoL-C between surgical and drug treated patients, different grades of Goligher classification for hemorrhoidal disease, and different ranges of hemorrhoid prolapse (all P<0.001). No ceiling effect was found in the total score and the scores of each dimension(0.3%-2.0%). There was a floor effect in both psychological function and sexual activity dimensions (16.7%, 35.1%). Conclusion:HF-QoL-C has good reliability and validity, which can be used to measure the quality of life of Chinese hemorrhoid patients.
6.Application of trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy among children and adolescents with childhood household dysfunction
Xinyi HOU ; Jingjing WAN ; Lianhua PENG ; Jiangming SHENG ; Nannan LONG ; Ping MAO
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2024;49(1):145-152
Childhood household dysfunction(CHD)is a common adverse childhood experience,which brings the heavy physical and mental afflictions to children and adolescents.Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy(TF-CBT)is an evidence-based psychotherapy that helps children and adolescents who have experienced childhood trauma with traumatic memories.It aims to enhance the coping abilities of CHD children and adolescents,thereby improving the negative effects caused by trauma and effectively reducing psychological burden.TF-CBT can effectively improve post-traumatic stress disorder,emotional and behavioral problems,and family function in children and adolescents with CHD.It is recommended to conduct high-quality original research in the future,develop targeted TF-CBT intervention plans based on potential predictive factors,adopt a combination of online and offline methods,and construct TF-CBT interventions suitable for the Chinese CHD population to meet the mental health service needs of CHD children and adolescents.
7.Clinical significance of detecting group B Streptococcus from midstream urine culture
Xing-Long CAI ; Xiao-Li CAO ; Jing-Jing LIU ; Shuo GAO ; Han SHEN ; Wan-Qing ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2024;23(3):277-283
Objective To explore the clinical significance and antimicrobial resistance of group B Streptococcus(GBS)isolated from midstream urine culture,aiming to provide a basis for the diagnosis and treatment of clinical urinary tract infection(UTI).Methods Information about GBS strains isolated from midstream urine culture of in-patients and outpatient in a hospital in Nanjing from February 2020 to December 2022 were retrieved through labora-tory information system,strains with complete data were screened out.Case data,urine routine,and antimicrobial susceptibility testing results were reviewed.Results A total of 9 081 non-repetitive bacterial strains were detected from midstream urine culture,including 425 GBS strains,accounting for 4.7%,ranking sixth.Strains with incom-plete data were excluded,a total of 365 patients were included in the study.169(46.3%)were males and 196(53.7%)were females,with an average age of(55.4±15.2)years.365 patients who were detected GBS were from 17 de-partments,with the highest proportion being department of urology(n=237,64.9%).The underlying diseases of patients mainly included hypertension(n=136),diabetes(n=95),urolithiasis(n=120)and urinary tumors(n=98).211 patients underwent urological surgery,all were treated with antimicrobial agents before surgery,and 205 patients underwent indwelling urinary catheters after surgery;9 patients were detected GBS from urine during the middle and advanced stage of pregnancy.36.4%(n=133),38.9%(n=142)and 24.7%(n=90)patients had GBS colony count ≤104 CFU/mL,104-105 CFU/mL,and ≥105 CFU/mL,respectively.Patients with symptoms of UTI accounted for 24.9%(n=91),and asymptomatic bacteriuria accounted for 75.1%(n=274).The incidence of UTI symptoms in males was lower than that in females(19.5%vs 29.6%,P<0.05).As the GBS colony count in urine culture increased,the proportion of patients with symptoms of UTI showed an upward trend(P<0.05).On the day of urine culture,the positive rates of urine routine white blood cells,leukocyte esterase,and nitrite were 53.2%,50.1%,and 3.8%,respectively.The positive rates of urine occult blood,leukocyte esterase,white blood cells,and urine protein in patients with symptomatic UTI were all higher than those with asymptomatic bacteriuria patients(all P<0.05).No GBS were found to be resistant to penicillin,ampicillin,vancomycin,linezolid,and tigecycline.The resistance rate to levofloxacin and moxifloxacin was about 40%,and resistance rate to tetracycline and clindamycin was over 60%.Conclusion GBS isolated from urine is more common in non-pregnant adults,and only a small percentage have symptoms of UTI.The results of urine culture and urine routine should be comprehen-sively judged based on patient's clinical symptoms and signs.GBS in urine is susceptible to multiple antimicrobial agents,and clinical medication should be adopted rationally based on antimicrobial susceptibility testing result.
8.Research advances in the use of pigeon animal robots
Mengmeng LI ; Long YANG ; Lifang YANG ; Yuhuai LIU ; Hong WAN ; Zhigang SHANG
Acta Laboratorium Animalis Scientia Sinica 2024;32(2):248-253
Pigeons show flocking and homing behaviors,which require characteristics including long-distance weight-bearing and continuous flight,with excellent navigation and spatial cognitive abilities.Pigeons have been widely used in animal robot research in recent years.Pigeon robots achieve motor behavior control by applying neural information intervention to specific neural targets in the pigeon's brain.This review summarizes research progress in pigeon robots based on the sensory system,motivation and emotional system or cortex and midbrain motor area respectively,according to the distribution of hierarchical multi-level neural regulatory targets in the pigeon's brain,with the aim of providing reference and guidance for further applied research into the use of pigeon robots in space perception,reconnaissance,and anti-terrorism search and rescue.
9.Mechanism of Chinese Medicine Against Diabetic Gastroparesis: A Review
Long LI ; Zhifeng TANG ; Wenjing SONG ; Fangyi CHEN ; Yuting YUE ; Xia YANG ; Zhigang WANG ; Wanxin ZHU ; Shengfang WAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(17):256-266
Diabetic gastroparesis (DGP) is a common diabetic neuropathy that affects the normal function of gastric motility and emptying. Clinically, it often manifests as abdominal distension, nausea and vomiting, early satiety, dyspepsia, etc. The pathogenesis of DGP is multifactorial, closely related to many factors, such as chronic hyperglycemia, neuropathy, autonomic nervous system disorders, inflammation, and oxidative stress. These factors can interact with each other, leading to delayed gastric emptying and the occurrence of related symptoms. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has significant advantages in the prevention and treatment of DGP, including a long history, remarkable efficacy, individualized treatment, diverse therapeutic formulations, and improvement in the quality of life. Additionally, TCM is known for its low adverse reactions, good tolerance, and multi-targeted effects, making it an important approach in the management of DGP. Previous research has found that the main mechanisms of Chinese medicine in the prevention and treatment of DGP include the regulation of gastrointestinal hormones, inhibition of inflammatory responses, reduction of oxidative stress, enhancement of interstitial cells of Cajal activity, inhibition of pyroptosis, and modulation of related signaling pathways such as stem cell factor (SCF)/cellular growth factor receptor (c-Kit), adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK), Ras homologous genome member A (RhoA)/Rho-associated coiled-coil forming kinase (ROCK). This article primarily summarized the research progress on Chinese medicine in preventing and treating DGP through the inhibition of inflammatory responses, reduction of oxidative stress, enhancement of interstitial cells of Cajal activity, inhibition of pyroptosis, and regulation of related signaling pathways, aiming to provide a reference and basis for further research on the application value of Chinese medicine in the prevention and treatment of DGP.
10.Experience of mesenteric sector fixation in mesenteric torsion treatment
Liangbi ZHOU ; Yun LUO ; Wenhao FENG ; Zhili WAN ; Long HUANG ; Guizhong LI ; Bin LIU ; Haiping ZENG ; Lijie LUO ; Wei WANG
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2024;27(5):510-513
Objective:The preliminary results was reported regarding the treatment of mesenteric torsion by mesenteric fixation in the last decade, especially preventing recurrence of mesenteric torsion by mesenteric fan-shaped fixation.Methods:We selected 12 patients who received emergency operation in Chongqing Hospital of the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine from December 2010 to March 2022. All of them were made a definite diagnose of mesenteric torsion by the preoperative CT scan or exploratory laparotomy. The recurrence of mesenteric torsion will be prevented by taking the operation of mesenteric fan-shaped fixation. This technique is suitable for the patient who is suffering total mesenteric torsion, but enteric necrosis is excluded affirmatively. The operation is consists of the following progress: (1) Exploratory laparotomy to check for necrosis of the bowel and for lesions other than torsion. (2) Mesenteric torsion derotation.(3) Mesenteric linear fixation; the right posterior lower border of the small mesentery (terminal ileal mesentery) is intermittently sutured to the posterior peritoneum of the right lower quadrant to increase the width of the base of the small mesentery. (4) Mesenteric fan-shaped fixation, which is fan-shaped to the lower left and fixed in the posterior peritoneum, shortening the length of the mesentery and further increasing the width of the mesentery and posterior peritoneal fixation.Results:A total of 12 patients with mesenteric torsion were treated by operation for 15 times in all. Among them, 3 cases received resection of most small bowel were performed without recurrence; 3 patients received only derotation for a total of 4 times, 2 cases recurred, 1 of them recurred twice; 4 cases underwent derotation and mesenteric linear fixation,and 1 case recurred. Four patients with derotation and mesenteric fan-shaped fixation recovered well without recurrence.Conclusion:Mesenteric fan-shaped fixation may be an effective operative type to reduce or avoid postoperative recurrence of mesenteric torsion.

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