1.Clinical characteristics and recent advances in the management of pre-eruptive intra-coronal resorption
Peipei SUN ; Xiaolong GUO ; Guohua YUAN
Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2025;60(10):1096-1102
Pre-eruptive intra-coronal resorption is a rare intra-coronal dental disorder that typically emerges prior to tooth eruption. The radiological images show a well-demarcated low-density translucent area within the dentin adjacent to the enamel-dentin junction. This lesion is often accidentally discovered by radiological examinations. It may even progress to enamel and the dentin of the root. Currently, there is a considerable variation in the reported prevalence of this lesion. Its pathogenic mechanisms have not been fully revealed, and there is lack of systematic clinical management strategies. This article provides a comprehensive review of the pre-eruptive intra-coronal resorption, and aims as a reference for dentists to improve their understanding of this lesion, and to facilitate its early detection, early diagnosis and timely treatment.
2.Diffusion tensor imaging for monitoring prognosis after contralateral C7 nerve transfer in central paralysis: a case report
Yihan LI ; Ning YUAN ; Ping YANG ; Hongxing HUANG ; Weiping KUANG ; Peipei DENG ; Yong ZHU
Journal of Chinese Physician 2025;27(9):1335-1339
Objective:To explore the role of diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) in monitoring prognosis after contralateral C7 nerve transfer in patients with central paralysis.Methods:The clinical data of a 56-year-old male patient with right limb motor impairment after cerebral infarction, admitted to the Department of Neurosurgery at Brain Hospital of Hunan Province in October 2023, were retrospectively analyzed. The patient had experienced right limb motor dysfunction for over 2 years following a cerebral infarction and was treated with contralateral C7 nerve transfer. Follow-ups were conducted at 2 and 6 months postoperatively. Motor function was assessed using the Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) and Activities of Daily Living (ADL) scale, while changes in fractional anisotropy (FA) in the lesion area and corticospinal tract were monitored via DTI.Results:Postoperative follow-up of patient showed: (1) Significant improvement in motor function: ADL scores increased from 65 preoperatively to 75 (2 months postop) and 80 (6 months postop); FMA scores increased from 46 to 58 (2 months postop) and 61 (6 months postop). Muscle tension in the affected upper limb decreased markedly, and range of motion in the right shoulder joint improved. (2) Imaging improvements: DTI revealed an increase in FA values from 0.157 to 0.174 in the lesion area and from 0.52 to 0.53 in the corticospinal tract, indicating partial restoration of neural tract integrity.Conclusions:Contralateral C7 nerve transfer can effectively improve motor function in stroke patients. DTI technology provides an objective imaging basis for clinically assessing functional recovery by quantitatively evaluating changes in neural tract integrity, demonstrating significant value in guiding rehabilitation.
3.Progress of metastatic niche in tumor dormancy mechanism
Yining YUAN ; Ying DU ; Peipei XU
Cancer Research and Clinic 2025;37(4):313-316
The metastasis and recurrence of tumors is a common cause of refractory and death in patients. The disseminated tumor cells from the primary tumor can infiltrate distal organs and enter a dormant state to evade treatment. Under the particular circumstances, some of the dormant cells are revived and multiply to create metastatic lesions. Although tumor dormancy-activation plays a significant role in mediating the metastasis and recurrence of tumors, the exact mechanism underlying tumor dormancy and recurrence is still unclear. Recent studies have shown that the metastatic niche of the distal organs may provide a special environment for dormancy and activation of disseminated tumor cells. This review focuses on the latest mechanism of the metastatic niche and tumor dormancy, including interactions between tumor cells and niche, and immune regulation within the niche, aiming to provide novel perspectives for cancer treatment and prognosis assessment.
4.Innovative strategies for improving CAR-T cell therapy: A nanomedicine perspective.
Mengyao WANG ; Zhengyu YU ; Liping YUAN ; Peipei YANG ; Caixia JING ; Ying QU ; Zhiyong QIAN ; Ting NIU
Chinese Medical Journal 2025;138(21):2769-2782
Chimeric antigen receptor T (CAR-T) cells have reshaped the treatment landscape of hematological malignancies, offering a potentially curative option for patients. Despite these major milestones in the field of immuno-oncology, growing experience with CAR-T cells has also highlighted several limitations of this strategy. The production process of CAR-T cells is complex, time-consuming, and costly, thus leading to poor drug accessibility. The potential carcinogenic risk of viral transfection systems remains a matter of controversy. Treatment-related side effects, such as cytokine release syndrome, can be life-threatening. And the biggest challenge is the inadequate efficacy related to poor infiltration and retention of CAR-T cells in tumor tissues and impaired T cell activation caused by the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (TME). Innovative strategies are urgently needed to address these problems, and nanomedicine offers good solutions to these challenges. In this review, we provide a comprehensive summary of recent advancements in the application of nanomaterials to enhance CAR-T cell therapy. We examine the role of innovative nanoparticle-based delivery systems in the production of CAR-T cells, with a particular focus on polymeric delivery systems and lipid nanoparticles (LNPs). Furthermore, we explore various strategies for delivering immune stimulators, which significantly enhance the efficacy of CAR-T cells by modulating T cell viability and functionality or by reprogramming the immunosuppressive TME. In addition, we discuss several novel therapeutic approaches aimed at mitigating the adverse effects associated with CAR-T therapies. Finally, we offer an integrated perspective on the future challenges and opportunities facing CAR-T therapies.
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5.Application of Roy's adaptive model nursing in patients with multiple myeloma
Wenyu YUAN ; Peipei ZHANG ; Yue HU ; Maomao CHANG
Journal of Navy Medicine 2025;46(2):210-214
Objective To explore the effect of Roy's adaptive model nursing on the rehabilitation in patients with multiple myeloma.Methods Eighty patients with multiple myeloma who were treated in Huaibei Miners General Hospital from October 2018 to October 2021 were selected by convenient sampling.They were divided into two groups by random number table method,with 40 patients in each group.Routine nursing was applied in the control group,and Roy's adaptive model nursing was given to the study group.The nutritional status,psychological resilience and lifestyle improvement were compared between the two groups.Results Before nursing,there was no significant difference in the nutritional indicators,Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale(CD-RISC)score,or Health-Promoting Lifestyle Scale(HPLP Ⅱ)score between the two groups(P>0.05).After nursing,body mass index(BMI),triceps skinfold thickness(TSF),albumin(ALB)and prealbumin(PA),the scores of toughness,strength and optimism in CD-RISC,and the scores of interpersonal relationship,nutrition management,health responsibility,exercise management,stress management and mental growth in HPLP Ⅱ were increased in both groups(P<0.05),and these indexes in the study group were significantly higher than those in the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion Roy's adaptive model nursing can improve nutritional status,enhance psychological resilience and promote healthy lifestyle of patients with multiple myeloma.
6.Risk Factors of Cardiomyopathy in Patients with Diabetes and Their Correlations with the Levels of Serum FOXO1,GDF11 and MMP3
Shengxia ZHAO ; Peipei LU ; Yuan CHEN ; Jinping SONG
Journal of Kunming Medical University 2025;46(8):78-85
Objective To explore the risk factors of cardiomyopathy in patients with diabetes and their correlations with the levels of serum fork head box protein O1(FOXO1),growth differentiation factor 11(GDF11),and matrix metalloproteinase-3(MMP3).Methods 200 patients with diabetes complicated with cardiomyopathy and 200 patients with simple diabetes admitted to the People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region from September 2023 to April 2025 were selected to detect serum FOXO1,GDF11 and MMP3 levels,analyze their correlation with cardiac function parameters,screen risk factors through multifactor logistic regression,construct a nomogram model and a receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve,and evaluate the diagnostic value.Results The duration of diabetes cardiomyopathy group≥10 years,the expression rate of reactive oxygen species(ROS)≥90%,the insulin resistance index and the levels of FOXO1 and MMP3 were significantly higher than those in the simple diabetes group(P<0.05),and the level of GDF11 was lower than that in the simple diabetes group(P<0.05).FOXO1 and MMP3 were positively correlated with E/e'and negatively correlated with LVEF and E/A;GDF11 was negatively correlated with E/e'and positively correlated with LVEF and E/A(P<0.05).The nomogram model showed that the weights of the influencing factors were GDF11,FOXO1,insulin resistance index,MMP3,ROS expression rate,and the course of diabetes.The model calibration was good(χ2=7.336,P=0.719).The combined diagnostic AUC of FOXO1,GDF11,and MMP3 was 0.950,which was better than that of a single indicator(P<0.05).Conclusion GDF11,FOXO1,Insulin resistance index,MMP3,ROS expression rate and the course of diabetes are risk factors for diabetes cardiomyopathy,and the combination of the three is of high diagnostic value.
7.Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of pertussis in Baoshan District, Shanghai, 2017‒2024
Peipei DU ; Yuan NAN ; Qi ZHU ; Xiaojun LI ; Ya GAO ; Yang MENG ; Fan HE ; Lin LI
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;37(12):976-980
ObjectiveTo analyze the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of pertussis in Baoshan District, Shanghai from 2017 to 2024, so as to provide an evidence-based reference for optimizing prevention and control strategies. MethodsData on pertussis cases were collected from the China Disease Prevention and Control Information System, Shanghai Integrated Management and Immunization Service Information System, and follow-up epidemiological investigations. Descriptive epidemiological analyses were performed to analyze the epidemiological characteristics, clinical manifestations, and vaccine effectiveness. Joinpoint regression analyses were used to examine the temporal trends in incidence rates, and a Poisson model was constructed for spatiotemporal scan analyses. ResultsA total of 1 634 pertussis cases were reported in Baoshan District from 2017 to 2024, with a male-to-female ratio of 1.08∶1. More cases were observed in males than in females, with the age ranged from 20 days to 81 years. Among them, 59.92% were in the 6‒<11 years age group, and 63.34% were students. Low-level sporadic incidence persisted during 2017‒2023, followed by a sharp increase in 2024 (71.37/100 000). Starting in January 2024, the incidence rate showed an upward trend, peaking in May before declining. The majority of cases occurred between April and June. The trend in reported pertussis incidence rates in Baoshan District from 2017 to 2023 showed no statistically significant change (APC=10.039%, t=2.586, P=0.150). Incidence rate rose from January 2024, peaked in May (APC=133.641%, t=3.841, P=0.006), then declined significantly (APC=-47.816%, t=2.586, P<0.001). The 12 subdistricts of Baoshan District were divided into low, medium, and high population density areas, with an average annual reported incidence rate of 6.09/100 000, 8.19/100 000 and 11.96/100 000, respectively. The reported incidence rate increased with an increase in population density. Spatiotemporal scan analyses showed that cases clustered in the southwest and northeast of Baoshan District. Epidemiological follow-up investigations of 1 520 cases revealed that the main clinical symptoms were cough (97.63%) and sputum production (41.58%), and 98.13% of the cases were confirmed by positive nucleic-acid test results. Among the 1 475 cases with immunization records, 83.53% had completed the four-dose pertussis vaccine before onset. The complication incidence rates, from high to low, were in the 0-dose vaccination group, 1‒3-dose vaccination group and 4-dose vaccination group. The duration of cough, from long to short, was observed in the the 0-dose vaccination group, 1‒3-dose vaccination group and 4-dose vaccination group, correspondingly. ConclusionIt is recommended to improve the pertussis surveillance system in medical institutions and establish an active monitoring network, prioritizing deployment in school settings and areas with high population density. Enhancing diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (DTP) vaccination coverage among 6-year-old children and further optimizing the pertussis immunization strategies are essential to prevent and reduce the risk of pertussis among school-aged children.
8.Reconstruction of immunology curriculum system improve teaching quality of undergraduate students in preventive medicine
Boyu DU ; Yang GUO ; Peipei YUAN ; Pingfei LI ; Lan JIN ; Ling CAO ; Xueyan XI
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2025;41(5):1220-1222
At present,reforming and innovating the public health talent training model are the challenges that the construc-tion of new medical in our country.Medical Immunology is the initial driving force in preventive medicine.Based on the course con-struction of Medical Immunology and centering on the core link of post competency of preventive medicine undergraduates,this study comprehensively reshapes the course system of Medical Immunology from the aspects of theoretical courses,practical courses,experi-mental courses,ideological and political courses and assessment methods,so as to provide reference for improving the teaching quality of preventive healthcare undergraduates.
9.Clinical characteristics and recent advances in the management of pre-eruptive intra-coronal resorption
Peipei SUN ; Xiaolong GUO ; Guohua YUAN
Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2025;60(10):1096-1102
Pre-eruptive intra-coronal resorption is a rare intra-coronal dental disorder that typically emerges prior to tooth eruption. The radiological images show a well-demarcated low-density translucent area within the dentin adjacent to the enamel-dentin junction. This lesion is often accidentally discovered by radiological examinations. It may even progress to enamel and the dentin of the root. Currently, there is a considerable variation in the reported prevalence of this lesion. Its pathogenic mechanisms have not been fully revealed, and there is lack of systematic clinical management strategies. This article provides a comprehensive review of the pre-eruptive intra-coronal resorption, and aims as a reference for dentists to improve their understanding of this lesion, and to facilitate its early detection, early diagnosis and timely treatment.
10.Reconstruction of immunology curriculum system improve teaching quality of undergraduate students in preventive medicine
Boyu DU ; Yang GUO ; Peipei YUAN ; Pingfei LI ; Lan JIN ; Ling CAO ; Xueyan XI
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2025;41(5):1220-1222
At present,reforming and innovating the public health talent training model are the challenges that the construc-tion of new medical in our country.Medical Immunology is the initial driving force in preventive medicine.Based on the course con-struction of Medical Immunology and centering on the core link of post competency of preventive medicine undergraduates,this study comprehensively reshapes the course system of Medical Immunology from the aspects of theoretical courses,practical courses,experi-mental courses,ideological and political courses and assessment methods,so as to provide reference for improving the teaching quality of preventive healthcare undergraduates.

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