1.Clinical characteristics and their correlations with systemic inflammatory and serological indicators in 235 hospitalized patients with pemphigus
Zilu QU ; Mengqi LYU ; Ruili JIANG ; Xiaoyong ZHOU ; Jinbo CHEN ; Liuqing CHEN
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2025;58(8):744-750
Objective:To summarize the clinical and related characteristics of hospitalized patients with pemphigus, and to analyze their correlations with systemic inflammatory and serological indicators.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data from pemphigus patients hospitalized in the Department of Dermatology, Wuhan No.1 Hospital from January 2021 to December 2023. Spearman correlation analysis was performed to assess the correlations between the Pemphigus Disease Area Index (PDAI) scores and systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) , pan-immune-inflammation value (PIV) , serum albumin levels, anti-desmoglein 1/3 (Dsg-1/3) antibody levels, and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels. Linear regression models were used to evaluate the associations of systemic inflammatory and serological indicators with the length of hospital stay and treatment costs. Logistic regression analysis was conducted to analyze the effect of these indicators on the risk of infection in pemphigus patients.Results:A total of 235 pemphigus patients were included (112 males and 123 females) , with ages of 58.12 ± 16.47 years. Among them, 73 patients (31.06%) had pemphigus alone, while 162 (68.94%) had comorbidities including tumors, infections, or hypoalbuminemia. PDAI scores showed significantly positive correlations with SII, PIV, and CRP levels ( r = 0.62, 0.58, 0.50, respectively, all P<0.001) . According to PDAI scores, 164 cases (69.79%) were classified as mild pemphigus, 57 (24.26%) as moderate pemphigus, and 14 (5.96%) as severe pemphigus; compared with the patients with mild pemphigus, those with moderate-to-severe pemphigus had significantly increased SII, PIV, anti-Dsg-1 antibody and CRP levels, but significantly decreased serum albumin levels (all P < 0.05) . Among the 235 patients, 213 were diagnosed with pemphigus vulgaris, 9 with pemphigus erythematosus, 10 with pemphigus foliaceus, and 3 with paraneoplastic pemphigus; serum albumin levels and anti-Dsg-1/3 antibody levels differed significantly among patients with different subtypes of pemphigus (all P < 0.05) . The serum albumin level was significantly associated with the length of hospital stay and treatment costs ( β [95% CI]: -0.729 [-0.946 - -0.512], -0.266 [-0.362 - -0.171], respectively, both P < 0.001) ; furthermore, the serum albumin level was identified as a relevant factor for infections in pemphigus patients ( OR = 0.938, 95% CI: 0.883 - 0.995, P = 0.036) . Conclusion:SII, PIV, CRP, serum albumin, and anti-Dsg-1 antibody levels could reflect the severity of pemphigus to some extent, and the serum albumin level was significantly associated with comorbid infections, length of hospital stay, and treatment costs in hospitalized patients with pemphigus.
2.Early clinical outcomes of arthroplasty with rotating hinge knee prosthesis in the treatment of severe knee deformity
Renke HE ; Qiaojie WANG ; Jin WANG ; Mengqi CHENG ; Qi WANG ; Yunsu CHEN ; Xianlong ZHANG ; Hao SHEN
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2025;45(10):677-685
Objective:To explore the early clinical effect of arthroplasty with rotating hinge knee prosthesis in the treatment of severe knee deformity.Methods:A retrospective study was conducted on 55 patients who underwent primary rotating hinge knee arthroplasty at Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital from January 2017 to October 2023, including 19 male patients and 36 female patients, with an average age of 60.9±9.0 years (ranging from 31 to 74 years). The four main indications were end-stage deformity of osteoarthritis (valgus/varus>20°, 16 cases), post-traumatic joint deformity (15 cases), severe joint ligament instability (12 cases), and neuromuscular or immune diseases (12 cases). The patients were divided into two age groups: ≥60 years old group (32 cases) and <60 years old group (23 cases). Various pre-operative and post-operative data, including knee society score (KSS), range of motion (ROM), forgotten joint score (FJS), degree of force line offset and post-operative complications, were collected and compared.Results:All the 55 cases successfully underwent the operation. The operation time was 102.3±15.8 min. The intraoperative blood loss was 63±23.7 ml. The follow-up time was 37.2±7.9 months. KSS clinical score increased from 27.5(12, 45) before surgery to 90.5(85, 95) after surgery ( P<0.001) and the mean score of KSS function increased from 50.4(45, 60) before surgery to 84.3(85, 95) after surgery ( P<0.001), both with significant difference ( P<0.05). Similarly, the average postoperative ROM improved from 97.2°±34.4° to 120.1°±10.9°with significant difference ( P<0.05). The postoperative FJS was 81.0±6.6. Up to the last follow-up, the implant survival rate was 98%[95% CI(90.4%, 99.6%)]. For the all four groups of end-stage deformity of osteoarthritis, post-traumatic joint deformity, severe joint ligament instability and neuromuscular or immune diseases, both the KSS score and the ROM of the knee joint were significantly improved. There was no significant difference in neither the KSS score or the ROM of the knee joint between the ≥60 years old group and the <60 years old group ( P>0.05). The incidence of complications was 24% (13/55). The complication rates for patients with end-stage deformity of osteoarthritis, post-traumatic joint deformity, severe joint ligament instability and neuromuscular or immune diseases were 12.5% (2/16), 20% (3/15), 25% (3/12), and 41.7% (5/12) respectively, without significant difference. The incidence of complications in elderly patients (85%, 11/13) was much higher than that in younger patients (5%, 2/42),with significant difference ( P<0.05). Conclusions:For end-stage deformity of osteoarthritis (valgus or varus >20°), post-traumatic joint deformity, severe joint ligament instability and neuromuscular or immune diseases, the rotating hinge knee can provide good clinical improvement effects. For neuromuscular or immune diseases, the incidence of complications was relatively high. The therapeutic effect of patients over 60 years old showed no significant difference in the early postoperative efficacy compared with younger patients, but the complications of elderly patients were much higher than those of younger patients.
3.An analysis influencing factors of subsequent fracture among elderly osteoporotic patients and nursing countermeasures
Nan TANG ; Yuan GAO ; Qingqing SU ; Mi SONG ; Chen QIU ; Mengqi SHAO
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(6):710-716
Objective To explore influencing factors of subsequent fracture among elderly osteoporotic patients and provide a basis for improving the management and early intervention after osteoporotic fracture.Methods A total of 14 349 elderly patients with osteoporotic fracture in 594 hospitals across 31 provinces(autonomous regions and municipalities)were selected by convenience sampling method from September to December 2023.A general information questionnaire and a clinical characteristics of fracture questionnaire were used.The univariate analysis and logistic regression were used to clarify the influencing factors and gender differences.Results A total of 11364 valid questionnaires were collected,with a valid questionnaire recovery rate of 79.20%.Gender,age,occupation,education,marital status,family history of osteoporosis,comorbid osteoarthropathies/rheumatism/ophthalmopathies,bone mineral density,risk of fall,risk of fracture grade,reasons and site for first fracture,whether to use walking aid and receive home rehabilitation guidance were associated with the occurrence of subsequent fracture.Gender comparisons found that widowhood,family history of osteoporosis,comorbid rheumatism,vertebral fracture,alcohol consumption,fall or no causative factor triggering the fracture,and educational level,home rehabilitation instruction were associated with the risk of subsequent fracture only in women(P<0.05).Smoking was associated with the risk of subsequent fracture only in men(P<0.05).Conclusion Osteoporotic subsequent fracture in the elderly is affected by multidimensional factors,with significant gender differences.The surveillance of key populations should be strengthened in prevention,control and intervention.
4.Evaluation of economic burden of ICU patients due to hospital-associated MDROs infection based on propensity score matching
Mengqi TANG ; Qian YU ; Zhenping SHA ; Xiaoqing LIU ; Furong GENG ; Shuo LI ; Zhongming CHEN
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2025;35(21):3227-3231
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the economic burden of the intensive care unit(ICU)patients due to hospital-associated multidrug-resistant organisms(MDROs)infections based on propensity score matching(PSM)so as to provide evidence-based bases for prevention and control of hospital-associated MDROs infection and improvement of utilization efficiency of medical resources.METHODS A total of 2118 patients who were hospitalized in Zibo Central Hospital from Jan.1,2023 to Dec.31,2024 and conformed to the inclusion and exclusion criteria were re-cruited as the research subjects.The patients with hospital-associated MDROs infections were matched in a 1∶1 ratio by PSM(with the clamp value 0.02).Totally 309 pairs were successfully matched.The length of hospital stay and the costs were observed and compared between the MDROs group and the non-MDROs group.RESULTS The MDROs group was with the length of hospital stay 14.00 days longer than the non-MDROs group after the matching(Z=-5.750,P<0.001),with the total cost of hospitalization increased by 91,420.84 yuan(Z=-8.271,P<0.001).With the respect to the medical treatment expenses,the expenses of the MDROs group were higher than those of the non-MDROs group,covering the cost of medical service,therapeutic procedures,nursing,western medicine and TCM,and there were significant differences(P<0.05).Among the differences in the costs between the two groups,the difference in the cost of western medicine was the most signif-icant(22,182.91 yuan),followed by the cost of clinical laboratory test for diagnosis(19,529.60 yuan)and the cost of therapeutic procedures(16,333.50 yuan).CONCLUSIONS The hospital-associated MDROs infections may lead to the extension of hospital stay length of the ICU patients,which then increases the economic burden.There-fore,it is necessary to strengthen the multidisciplinary collaboration and formulate corresponding measures so as to reduce the risk of such infections among the ICU patients.
5.Analysis of the current situation and influencing factors of osteoporosis knowledge among orthopedic nurses in 621 hospitals
Mi SONG ; Chen QIU ; Qingqing SU ; Mengqi SHAO ; Qingmei WANG ; Yuan GAO
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(1):77-83
Objective To investigate the current status and analyze the factors affecting the osteoporosis knowledge among orthopedic nurses,and to provide references for improving osteoporosis knowledge among orthopedic nurses.Methods We investigated 5 681 orthopedic nurses from 621 hospitals in 31 provinces(autonomous regions/municipalities)using a convenient sampling method from September 2023 to November 2023.We collected information using a general information questionnaire and osteoporosis knowledge assessment tool.We used univariate and multivariate logistic regression to identify risk factors.Results A total of 5 204 orthopedic nurses were included.The total mean score of osteoporosis knowledge assessment tool of nurses was[13.00(12.00,14.00)],and 23.48%nurses had a low level of osteoporosis awareness.Logistic regression analysis showed that the age,title and position of the nurses,location of the hospital,the level of the hospital,whether to conduct the fracture liaison service/to set up the refracture prevention team,whether to use calcium tablets/vitamin D,whether to carry out anti-osteoporosis drug therapy,and whether to conduct topical lectures on osteoporosis or secondary fractures,were the factors that affected orthopedic nurses'knowledge of osteoporosis(P<0.05).Conclusion The osteoporosis knowledge of orthopedic nurses needs to be improved.Nursing managers should carry out personalized interventions from both hospital and nurse levels to improve the osteoporosis knowledge of orthopedic nurses in our country.
6.An analysis of the present situation and barriers to home care for elderly patients with postoperative osteoporotic fractures
Chen QIU ; Yuan GAO ; Mengqi SHAO ; Xiaojing SU ; Qingmei WANG ; Mi SONG ; Xingxing HU
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(2):201-207
Objective A cross-sectional survey on the postoperative home care status and barriers was conducted among elderly patients with osteoporotic fractures nationwide,in order to provide a basis for promoting the improvement of standardized home care for elderly patients with osteoporotic fractures.Methods From October to November 2023,a survey on the current situation and barriers of home environment protection was conducted among elderly patients with osteoporotic fractures in the orthopedic wards of 594 hospitals across 31 provinces(autonomous regions/municipalities directly under the central government)using a convenience sampling method.Results A total of 14,349 questionnaires were distributed,and 12,496 valid questionnaires were collected,resulting in an effective response rate of 87.09%.Among the patients,5,502 cases(44.03%)had implemented home-based prevention and treatment of osteoporosis before the fracture.2 095(16.77%)of the patients experienced a subsequent fracture,of which 65.11%of the patients who experienced a subsequent fracture received medication intervention after the initial fracture,while 19.86%of the patients who experienced a subsequent fracture did not comply with the treatment for osteoporosis after the initial fracture.Additionally,77.66%(n=1 627/2 095)of the patients received community medical services after the initial fracture.Barriers to care factors in the home environment after fracture from the patient's perspective presented the complexity of the social-ecological system model in 6 dimensions at 2 levels:micro(basic personal situation,physiological factors,psychological factors,and behavioural factors),and meso(social support factors,and healthcare worker factors).Conclusion In the vast majority of elderly patients in China,before osteoporotic fracture,home-based measures to prevent osteoporosis have not been adequately implemented;after the initial osteoporotic fracture,the pathway of re-fracture prevention and management in the patient's home environment is not yet complete and its popularity needs to be improved;the barriers to home care faced by elderly patients with osteoporotic fracture are complex.It is recommended to promote effective linkages among hospitals,community health centres and families to strengthen the closed-loop management of re-fracture prevention and management.
7.A bibliometric analysis of research progress in temporomandibular disorders: 2010-2024
Mengqi LIU ; Yujiao JIANG ; Kangkang MA ; Yu LUO ; Zhiye CHEN
Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2025;60(7):723-730
Objective:To analyze research trends, hotspots, and international collaboration in temporomandibular disorders (TMD) from 2010 to 2024 using bibliometric methods.Methods:A total of 4 368 articles published between January 2010 to December 2024 were retrieved from PubMed using the search strategy temporomandibular disorders[MeSH Terms] OR temporomandibular joint disorders[Title/Abstract]. The R package"bibliometrix" was employed to analyze publication statistics, author collaboration networks, and keyword co-occurrence.Results:The annual publication volume in the TMD field increased 3.4-fold from 2010 to 2024, with an average annual output of 291.2 articles. MANFREDINI DANIELE was identified as the most prolific author (74 articles). The Journal of Oral Rehabilitation ranked first in terms of publication quantity (454 articles). The University of S?o Paulo (Brazil) emerged as the leading contributor, followed by Sichuan University (China) globally. Research hotspots predominantly focused on the DC/TMD diagnostic criteria and pain mechanisms. Analysis of international collaboration networks revealed that core authors (e.g., Lobbezoo F, Manfredini D) have driven advancements in the field through multidisciplinary collaboration (dentistry+psychology+medical imaging). The high-frequency occurrence of the imaging keyword "magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)" underscores its pivotal role in diagnosing disc displacement. Chinese institutions (Sichuan University, Peking University) ranked second globally in research output; however, interdisciplinary international collaboration remained limited, with multiple-country publications (MCP) accounting for only 13.0%. Conclusions:TMD research demonstrates interdisciplinary integration, highlighting the need for future emphasis on Asian population studies and innovative diagnostic/therapeutic technologies.
8.Study on pathogenesis of adenomyosis based on IL-6/JAK2/STAT3 sig-naling pathway
Simiao YAN ; Mengqi LI ; Yi CHEN ; Xiuchi ZHONG ; Yingzhou TIAN ; Yiran LIN ; Zaifan LIN ; Qingzhen RAN ; Wanqun CHEN
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2025;41(5):972-983
AIM:This study aims to investigate the functions of interleukin-6(IL-6)/Janus kinase 2(JAK2)/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3(STAT3)signaling pathway in adenomyosis(ADM),and to assess the therapeutic potential of JAK2 inhibitor AG490.METHODS:(1)Neonatal female mice were randomly divided into 2 groups:control group and ADM group.An ADM mice model was established by tamoxifen.Additionally,Western blot was employed to detect the expression of IL-6/JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway-related proteins.(2)Human endometrial adenocarcinoma Ishikawa cells were treated with AG490,and Western blot was performed to evaluate the expression of the proteins related to IL-6/JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway,epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT),cell migration and cell proliferation.Besides,wound-healing and Transwell assays were carried out to investigate the cell migration and inva-sion.Colony formation and EdU assays were employed to investigate the cell proliferation,and flow cytometry analysis was performed to investigate the cell apoptosis.(3)The ADM mice were randomly divided into 2 groups:ADM group and AG490 group.The expression of IL-6/JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway-related proteins in uterine tissues was detected by Western blot.Besides,Western blot and immunohistochemistry were employed to detect the expression of the proteins re-lated to cell EMT,migration and proliferation.Cell apoptosis in uterine tissues was detected by TUNEL assay.RE-SULTS:(1)The expression of IL-6/JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway-related proteins exhibited an increasing trend in ADM mice(P<0.05).(2)Treatment with AG490 significantly suppressed the expression of IL-6/JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway-related proteins in Ishikawa cells(P<0.05).The protein level of E-cadherin showed an increasing trend(P<0.01),while the expression levels of N-cadherin,vimentin and Slug showed a decreasing trend(P<0.05)in Ishikawa cells after AG490 treatment.Besides,the expression of MMP-2 and MMP-9 was down-regulated(P<0.05),and the capa-bilities of cell migration and invasion were suppressed in AG490-treated Ishikawa cells(P<0.05).The expression levels of Bcl-2 and cyclin D1 exhibited a decreasing trend(P<0.05),and the expression level of Bax increased(P<0.05)in Ishikawa cells after treatment with AG490.Additionally,AG490 inhibited Ishikawa cell proliferation,and enhanced the cell apoptosis(P<0.01).(3)The p-JAK2/JAK ratio and the IL-6 expression exhibited a decreasing trend in AG490 group(P<0.01).Moreover,the expression of E-cadherin was up-regulated(P<0.05),while the expression of N-cadherin,vi-mentin,Snail,Slug and Twist was down-regulated(P<0.05)in ADM mice after treatment with AG490.Compared with ADM group,the expression of MMP-2 and MMP-9 decreased in AG490 group(P<0.05),alongside the down-regulated Bcl-2/Bax ratio and PCNA expression(P<0.01).Besides,the cell apoptosis was enhanced by AG490.CONCLUSION:The IL-6/JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway is aberrantly activated in ADM and facilitates endometrial cell EMT,prolifera-tion,invasion and migration.Additionally,AG490 inhibits the progression of ADM by blocking the IL-6/JAK2/STAT3 sig-naling pathway.
9.Association of NLRP3 genetic variant rs10754555 with early-onset coronary artery disease.
Lingfeng ZHA ; Chengqi XU ; Mengqi WANG ; Shaofang NIE ; Miao YU ; Jiangtao DONG ; Qianwen CHEN ; Tian XIE ; Meilin LIU ; Fen YANG ; Zhengfeng ZHU ; Xin TU ; Qing K WANG ; Zhilei SHAN ; Xiang CHENG
Chinese Medical Journal 2025;138(21):2844-2846
10.Effect of monocular form deprivation during the pre-critical period on dendritic spine density and morphology in V1 neurons
Yijing YAN ; Yuxin CHEN ; Mengqi HUANG ; Xin MENG ; Meng PAN ; Yu GU ; Xuefeng SHI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2025;43(6):507-512
Objective:To investigate the effect of monocular form deprivation (MD) during the pre-critical period of visual development on the density and morphology of dendritic spines in mouse primary visual cortex (V1) neurons.Methods:Twenty SPF male C57BL/6J mice with eyes opened on postnatal day 14 (P14) were selected and divided into MD and control groups using a random number table, with 10 mice in each group.The MD group was fed to P18 after 4 days of MD in the right eye, and the control group was raised to P18 under the same feeding conditions.All mice were decapitated after cardiac perfusion, and the sections were stained with the cell membrane fluorescent probe 1, 1′-dioctadecyl-3, 3′, 3′-tetramethylindocarbocyanine perchlorate, and imaged by laser scanning confocal microscopy to observe and compare the differences in density and morphology of dendritic spines in bilateral V1 neurons between the control group and the MD group.This study was approved by the Animal Ethics Committee of Tianjin Medical University (No.TMUaMEC2022004).Results:The total density of dendritic spines in the V1 area on the left side of the control group, the right side of the control group, the left side of the MD group, and the right side of the MD group were (7.57±0.25), (7.42±0.25), (6.54±0.18), and (7.51±0.29)spines/10 μm, respectively, with a statistically significant overall difference ( F=3.818, P<0.05).The total density of dendritic spines in the left V1 area of mice in the MD group was significantly lower than that in the left side of the control group and the right side of the MD group, and the differences were statistically significant (both P<0.05).There was a significant difference in the proportion of the four types of dendritic spines in V1 neurons on both sides between the two groups ( χ2=26.295, P=0.002).There was a significant difference in the proportion of the four types of dendritic spines between the left V1 of the MD group and the left and right V1 of the control group (both P<0.008 3).There was a significant difference in the filopodia-type dendritic spine density in bilateral V1 neurons between the two groups ( F=3.253, P<0.05).Compared with the left V1 area of the control group, the density of filopodia-type dendritic spines in the left V1 area of the MD group decreased significantly, with a statistical significance ( P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the density of thin-type, mushroom-type, and stubby-type dendritic spines in bilateral V1 area neurons between the two groups ( F=1.760, 2.618, 1.749; all P>0.05). Conclusions:MD during the pre-critical period of visual development can cause a decrease in the total density of dendritic spines and significant changes in the compositional proportions in the V1 contralateral to the deprived eye, and is mainly manifested by a decrease in the number of filopodia, suggesting that abnormal visual experience can cause plastic changes in the number and structure of synapses in the visual cortex during the pre-critical period of visual development.

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