1.Disease burden and changing trend in tracheal, bronchus, and lung cancer attributable to air pollution globally and in China and the United States from 1990 to 2021
Shoucai HU ; Chenglong YANG ; Lingling ZHANG ; Fu LI ; Yanan ZHANG ; Bin LIU ; Qingxin LI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2026;33(01):97-104
Objective To systematically analyze the spatiotemporal distribution characteristics and epidemiological trends of tracheal, bronchus, and lung cancer (TBL) disease burden attributed to air pollution globally and in China and the United States from 1990 to 2021, and to assess the patterns of disease burden changes from 2022 to 2031 based on predictive models, providing a scientific basis for formulating targeted TBL prevention and control strategies. Methods Based on the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 database, we analyzed the disease burden data of TBL attributed to air pollution globally and in China and the United States from 1990 to 2021. R Studio 4.3.2 software was used to analyze the corresponding trends and the Bayesian age-period-cohort (BAPC) prediction model was used to predict the status of the disease burden of TBL attributed to air pollution in the world and in China and the United States from 2022 to 2031. Results In 2021, China had the highest number of deaths and disability-adjusted life years attributed to air pollution (211 400 patients and 4.8947 million person-years), followed by the United States (6 000 patients and 124 300 person-years). The age-standardized mortality rate (ASMR) and age-standardized disability-adjusted life years rate (ASDR) of TBL due to air pollution in the world and in China and the United States showed a decreasing trend. From 1990 to 2021, the ASMR and ASDR of TBL in China due to air pollution were much higher than those in the United States and the global average. In terms of gender, from 1990 to 2021, the disease burden of male patients with TBL attributed to air pollution was much higher than that of female patients. The BAPC prediction model showed that from 2022 to 2031, the ASMR and ASDR of TBL attributed to air pollution showed an upward trend globally, while they showed a downward trend in China and the United States. Conclusion Over the past 30 years, the air pollution-related TBL disease burden in the world and in China and the United States has continued to decline, but China's disease burden is still significantly higher than the global average. The disease burden in men far exceeds that in women, with men and the population aged ≥50 years being high-risk groups. In the future, the global disease trend may reverse and rise, while China and the United States are expected to continuously decline. However, precise prevention and control for high-risk groups remains a key challenge.
2.Clinical study on noninfectious fever of endovascular aortic repair
Zhengyue QIAN ; Yao FU ; Wenbo ZHOU ; Bingbing MA
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2026;33(02):275-280
Objective To analyze the clinical characteristics and risk factors of noninfectious fever after endovascular repair of aortic dilatation diseases, and to explore management strategies. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of patients who underwent endovascular aortic repair for aortic dilatation diseases from January 2021 to October 2023. Based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, the enrolled patients were divided into a febrile group and an afebrile group according to the presence of postoperative fever. Clinical data, including demographics and surgical details, were compared between the two groups. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed on indicators with P≤0.05 in the univariate analysis, and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were generated to analyze the predictive value of risk factors for postoperative noninfectious fever. Results A total of 305 patients were included in the final analysis. Postoperative noninfectious fever occurred in 75.08% (229/305) of the patients, with 98.25% of cases occurring within the first two postoperative days. The febrile group (n=229) had a median age of 65.0 (IQR: 53.0, 73.0) years with 83.4% males, while the afebrile group (n=76) had a median age of 71.0 (IQR: 65.0, 76.7) years with 84.2% males. Univariate analysis showed that the age, prevalence of coronary heart disease, preoperative statin use, and prevalence of aortic aneurysm were significantly lower in the febrile group compared to the afebrile group. Logistic regression analysis indicated that age, surgical site, disease type, preoperative elevated body temperature, and stent type were significantly associated with noninfectious fever, while preoperative statin use was negatively correlated. ROC curve analysis demonstrated that age, surgical site, preoperative elevated body temperature, and stent type had significant predictive value for postoperative noninfectious fever (P<0.01). Conclusion Noninfectious fever is highly prevalent following aortic repair. The relationship between fever and infection should be comprehensively evaluated based on risk factors and changes in the patient's condition to promote the rational use of antibiotics.
3.Analysis of the regulatory effect of Syk on CD36 antibody-mediated thrombocytopenia
Hui REN ; Dawei CHEN ; Yalin LUO ; Wenjie XIA ; Xin YE ; Jiansen HE ; Yaori XU ; Xiuzhang XU ; Yongshui FU
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2026;39(6):711-717
Objective: To investigate the molecular mechanism of Syk in phagocytosis induced by CD36 antibodies. Methods: In vitro, two CD36 monoclonal antibodies, GZ1 (IgG2a) and GZ4 (IgG1), at different concentrations were co-incubated with platelets from CD36-positive blood donors, and the affinity of the antibodies for platelets was assessed using flow cytometry. CD36 positive platelets from donors were labeled with Red-SE. The GZ1 and GZ4 antibodies were added together with dye-labeled platelets to peripheral blood from blood donors for phagocytosis experiments. The expression of the Spleen Tyrosine Kinase (Syk), P-Syk, P38 MAPK and P-P38 were detected using Western blot(WB). In the in vitro phagocytosis inhibition assay, Fcγ receptor (FcγR) antibodies or Syk inhibitor (R406) were pre-incubated with monocytes prior to performing the phagocytosis experiment. In vivo experiments were performed using female C57BL/6J mice. R406 was administered via intraperitoneal injection, followed by tail vein infusion of GZ1 or GZ4 antibodies. Additionally, a treatment group was set up in which the antibodies were infused first, followed by administration of R406. Changes in platelet counts were analyzed using a blood routine analyzer, and antibody binding to platelets was detected by flow cytometry. Results: GZ1 had higher affinity for CD36positive platelets than GZ4. The phagocytosis rate induced by GZ1 was significantly higher than that of GZ4 [(42.12±2.25)% vs (16.25±6.45)%, P<0.001]. Moreover, GZ1-mediated platelet phagocytosis mainly depends on FcγRⅠ of monocytes, while GZ4-mediated platelet phagocytosis mainly relies on FcγRⅡ of monocytes. WB results showed that the GZ1 group significantly upregulated the expression of Syk and phosphorylated Syk (P-Syk), and induced phosphorylation of the downstream P38 MAPK signaling pathway. Pretreatment of monocytes with R406 inhibited the phagocytosis of antibodyopsonized platelets by monocytes. After injecting GZ1 or GZ4 antibodies into C57BL/6 female mice through the tail vein, GZ1 mAbs had a stronger binding rate to the platelets compared with GZ4 mAbs, leading to a significant decrease in platelet count. After pre-injecting R406 into mice, the platelet count reduction in both the GZ1 and GZ4 groups was alleviated, and the binding rate of antibodies to platelets was also significantly reduced. However, administration of R406 after antibody injection failed to prevent the decrease in platelet counts in mice. Conclusion: This study indicates that Syk plays an important role in the phagocytosis of anti-CD36 opsonized platelets by monocytes/macrophages and is closely associated with the activation of the P38 MAPK signaling pathway.
4.Live attenuated measles, mumps and rubella vaccine induces immunogenic cell death to activate anti-tumor immunity in triple-negative breast cancer
JIANG Lina1a ; WANG Hao2 ; WEI Hong1b ; ZHAO Qian1a ; HE Jun1a ; CHI Qianwen1b ; WEI Yilin1c ; HE Yanran1d ; FU Pengcheng1d
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2026;33(6):641-650
[摘 要] 目的:探讨麻疹-流行性腮腺炎-风疹联合减毒活疫苗(MMR)通过诱导免疫原性细胞死亡(ICD)对三阴性乳腺癌(TNBC)的免疫调节机制。方法:体外实验采用CCK-8法检测MMR对TNBC细胞4T1和MDA-MB-231存活率的影响,免疫荧光法检测MDA-MB-231细胞中钙网蛋白(CALR)表达,磷钼酸比色法检测MDA-MB-231细胞内ATP的含量,ELISA检测细胞上清液中高迁移率族蛋白B1(HMGB1)的表达水平,通过GEPIA网站分析CALR和HMGB1对乳腺癌患者生存期的影响。体内实验中经皮下注射4T1-Luc细胞于雌性BALB/c小鼠乳腺脂肪垫构建TNBC小鼠模型。设Control组、盐酸阿霉素(Dox)组、MMR组,按照分组每两天静脉给药1次,连续给药3次。动物活体成像系统观察肿瘤体积变化;记录小鼠体质量及各器官指数初步评估疫苗安全性;H-E染色观察肿瘤病理变化;免疫组化和Western blotting检测肿瘤中CALR和HMGB1蛋白的表达。流式细胞术分析小鼠脾T淋巴细胞亚群及肿瘤树突状细胞和巨噬细胞比例;免疫组化检测肿瘤CD8+ T淋巴细胞浸润;ELISA检测血清中促炎细胞因子IL-6和TNF-α含量。结果:MMR对4T1细胞的活性抑制作用较弱;MMR对MDA-MB-231细胞抑制率达90.39%(P < 0.001)。与Control组相比,MMR组MDA-MB-231细胞中ICD相关蛋白(CALR、ATP、HMGB1)表达上调(P < 0.001)。GEPIA网站分析表明,CALR和HMGB1高表达的患者总生存期有所延长。MMR延缓了荷瘤小鼠肿瘤体积增长(P < 0.001),延长小鼠的生存期,且28 d内MMR组荷瘤小鼠体重与Control组无显著性差异(P > 0.05);H-E染色显示,与Control组相比,MMR组小鼠肿瘤组织坏死区域扩大且有免疫细胞浸润;MMR上调肿瘤ICD相关蛋白CALR、HMGB1的表达水平;MMR组脾CD4+、CD8+ T淋巴细胞及肿瘤树突状细胞和M1型巨噬细胞的比例增加(P < 0.05),CD8+ T淋巴细胞在肿瘤组织中的浸润增加(P < 0.001),且促炎细胞因子IL-6和TNF-α水平升高(P < 0.01)。结论:MMR减毒活疫苗对TNBC的抗肿瘤作用可能与诱导肿瘤发生ICD进而激活抗肿瘤免疫相关。
5.Clinical and laboratory features and prognosis of anti-leucine rich glioma inactivated 1 antibody encephalitis
Journal of Apoplexy and Nervous Diseases 2025;42(6):517-522
Objective To investigate the clinical features,laboratory findings,and prognosis of patients with autoimmune encephalitis positive for leucine rich glioma inactivated 1(LGI1)antibody. Methods We reviewed the clinical data of 11 patients with anti-LGI1 encephalitis hospitalized in Fu Yang People's Hospital from October 2019 to December 2024. Results All the 11 patients(100%)had cognitive function involvement,9(81.8%)had epileptic seizures,5(45.5%)had mental and behavioral abnormalities,4(36.4%)had sleep disorders,3(27.3%)had autonomic nervous dysfunction,2(18.2%)had faciobrachial dystonic seizures(FBDS),2(18.2%)had facial numbness,and 1(9.1%)had phantosmia and pruritus in both eyes and the neck. LGI1 antibody was positive in the serum of all the cases(100%)and present in the cerebrospinal fluid of 8 cases(72.3%). Seven cases(63.6%)had hyponatremia,and 5 cases(45.5%)also had hypophosphatemia,hypocalcemia,and hypomagnesemia in addition to blood sodium lower than 134 mmol/L. Intracranial abnormalities were detected in 7 cases(63.6%)on magnetic resonance imaging. Electroencephalogram abnormalities were recorded in 6 cases(54.5%). After immunosuppressive treatment,2 cases(18.2%)had recurrent symptoms,and 2 cases(18.2%)had residual mild memory impairment. In terms of prognosis,the modified Rankin Scale scores were generally favorable. Conclusion Anti-LGI1 encephalitis manifests as convulsions,FBDS,memory decline,mental and behavioral abnormalities,autonomic nervous dysfunction,sleep disorders,hyponatremia,and multiple electrolyte disorders such as hypomagnesemia,hypocalcemia,and hypophosphatemia when blood sodium is below 134 mmol/L. The prognosis with immunosuppressive treatment is favorable,but recurrent symptoms may occur.
6.Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes in Children With Severe Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children in Malaysia: A Nationwide Cohort Study
Hing Cheong Kok1 ; Dinesh Nair1 , ; Ee Vien Low2 ; Mohd Nizam Mat Bah3 ; David Chun-Ern Ng4 ; Anis Siham Zainal Abidin5,6 ; Fu Lung Khiu7 ; Huong Nai Law7 ; Heng Kiat Pung6 ; Ke Juin Wong1 ; Kwee Ching See8 ; Putri Nor Baiti Mohamad Radzi8 ; Kwai Cheng Chan9 ; Lina Lim10 ; Deenish Muniandy11 ; Nik Khairulddin Nik Yusoff12 ; Lydia Toon Muhammad Nasrun Toon3 ; Emieliyuza Yusnita Alias3 ; Pheik Sian Choong13 ; Muhammad Syarhan Nor Hadid14 ; Haema Shunmugarajoo15 ; Prakash Rao Rama Rao16 ; Siew Moy Fong1
Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences 2025;21(No. 1):18-26
Introduction: Early identification of patients at risk for severe multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C)
is essential for favourable clinical outcomes. This study aims to identify the clinical characteristics, factors and outcomes associated with severe MIS-C. Materials and methods: In this retrospective cohort study involving 14 major
hospitals in Malaysia, children <15 years who met the United States Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
case definition for MIS-C were included. Severe MIS-C was defined as children who required inotropic support,
ventilatory support (invasive or non-invasive ventilation), or left ventricular ejection fraction of <55%. The factors
investigated for severe MIS-C were demographic characteristics, the presence of comorbidities, clinical characteristics, and laboratory measures. Multivariable logistic regression was used to compute the adjusted odds ratio (aORs)
of factors associated with severe MIS-C. Results: Among the 155 patients, 91 (58.7%) presented with severe MIS-C.
Severe MIS-C was more likely in patients aged ≥5 years old (aOR 2.13, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.08-4.21), with
dehydration (aOR 3.80, 95% CI 1.53-9.45), lethargy (aOR 2.02, 95% CI 0.97-4.18), tachycardia (aOR 8.33, 95% CI
3.27-21.22), albumin <30g/L (aOR 3.36, 95% CI 1.58-7.13), creatine kinase >200U/L (aOR 3.68, 95% CI 1.57-8.64),
D-dimer >3.0µg/mL (aOR 2.11, 95% CI 1.08-4.13), ferritin >500ng/mL (aOR 3.77, 95% CI 1.88-7.55), prothrombin
time >12.7 seconds (aOR 3.22, 95% CI 1.61-6.43), and urea >6mmol/L (aOR 5.09, 95% CI 2.04-12.71). Conclusion:
Identification of these associated factors of severity in MIS-C could aid in early recognition and prompt escalation of
care, leading to better outcomes.
7.Analysis of factors for international normalized ratio levels>3.0 in patients undergoing warfarin anticoagulation therapy after mechanical heart valve replacement
Shengmin ZHAO ; Bo FU ; Fengying ZHANG ; Weijie MA ; Shourui HUANG ; Qian LI ; Huan TAO ; Li DONG ; Jin CHEN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2025;32(05):655-662
Objective To investigate the factors influencing international normalized ratio (INR)>3.0 in patients undergoing warfarin anticoagulation therapy after mechanical heart valve replacement. Methods A retrospective analysis was performed on the clinical data of patients who underwent mechanical heart valve replacement surgery and received warfarin anticoagulation therapy at West China Hospital of Sichuan University from January 1, 2011 to June 30, 2022. Based on the discharge INR values, patients were divided into two groups: an INR≤3.0 group and an INR>3.0 group. The factors associated with INR>3.0 at the time of discharge were analyzed. Results A total of 8901 patients were enrolled, including 3409 males and 5492 females, with a median age of 49.3 (43.5, 55.6) years. The gender, body mass index (BMI), New York Heart Association (NYHA) cardiac function grading, INR, glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase, and preoperative prothrombin time (PT) were statistically different between the two groups (P<0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that lower BMI, preoperative PT>15 s, and mitral valve replacement were independent risk factors for INR>3.0 at discharge (P<0.05). Conclusion BMI, preoperative PT, and surgical site are factors influencing INR>3.0 at discharge in patients undergoing warfarin anticoagulation therapy after mechanical heart valve replacement. Special attention should be given to patients with lower BMI, longer preoperative PT, and mitral valve replacement to avoid excessive anticoagulation therapy.
8.Preliminary application of negative pressure suction bell in young children with pectus excavatum
Jian FU ; Chun WU ; Yonggang LI ; Hongbo LI ; Gang WANG ; Jiangtao DAI ; Zhengxia PAN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2025;32(11):1610-1614
Objective To summarize and analyze the clinical efficacy of negative pressure suction bell in the treatment of young children (≤6 years) with pectus excavatum. Methods The relevant clinical medical records of the children with pectus excavatum who received negative pressure suction bell treatment in the Outpatient Department of Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University from May 2019 to January 2023 were collected. The age, sex, type, severity, depth of depression, duration of use and prognosis of children with pectus excavatum were retrospectively analyzed. Results A total of 100 pediatric patients were ultimately included in the study, comprising 74 males and 26 females. The age distribution was 57 patients aged 0-3 years and 43 patients aged 3-6 years. All patients were prescribed and used a negative pressure suction device for at least 3 months, after which they returned to our department's outpatient clinic for follow-up. The treatment demonstrated clinical effectiveness in 99 patients, yielding an efficacy rate of 99.00%. The excellent/good rate was 52.00%, and the complication rate was 8.00%. After treatment, the Haller index and the depth of sternal depression were reduced compared with those before treatment (P<0.001), and there was no statistical difference in the effective rate and excellent/good rate between different genders, different ages, different types of pectus excavatum, or different severity (P>0.05). Conclusion Negative pressure suction bell is safe and effective in the treatment of young children (≤6 years) with pectus excavatum, and the correction effect has nothing to do with gender, type and severity.
9.Clinical study of tiotropium bromide in the treatment of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease complicated with acute respiratory failure
Kai FU ; Huibin PAN ; Xiaofei ZHU ; Zhuquan DAI ; Pingping ZHOU
China Modern Doctor 2024;62(4):60-63
Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of tiotropium bromide in the treatment of patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(AECOPD)complicated with acute respiratory failure.Methods A total of 106 patients with AECOPD complicated with acute respiratory failure admitted to the First People's Hospital of Huzhou from March 2019 to March 2022 were selected and divided into observation group and control group according to random number table method,with 53 cases in each group.Both groups were given routine treatment.The control group was treated with noninvasive biphasic positive airway pressure ventilation.The observation group was treated with tiotropium bromide on the basis of control group.Both groups were treated for 14 days.The clinical efficacy,lung function,blood gas index,inflammatory factors and adverse reactions were compared between two groups.Results The total effective rate of observation group was significantly higher than that of control group(94.34%vs.79.25%,χ2=5.267,P=0.023).After treatment,forced expiratory volume in one second(FEV1),FEV1/forced vital capacity,peak expiratory flow,pH,percutaneous arterial oxygen saturation and arterial partial pressure of oxygen in observation group were significantly higher than those in control group(P<0.05),while arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide,interleukin-6,interleukin-8,tumor necrosis factor-α and hypersensitive C-reaction protein were lower than those in control group(P<0.05).There were no significant differences in the incidence of adverse drug reactions and ventilator adverse reactions between two groups(P>0.05).Conclusion Titropium bromide in the treatment of AECOPD complicated with acute respiratory failure can significantly improve the curative effect,improve pulmonary function and arterial blood gas,but attention should be paid to the timely treatment of adverse reactions of dry mouth.
10.Correlation between clinical distribution characteristics of streptococcal pharyngitis in children and seasonal variations in Ziyang Area>
Min ZHANG ; Xueming FU ; Rui ZHOU
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2024;35(2):106-109
Objective To explore the correlation between clinical distribution characteristics of streptococcal pharyngitis in children and seasonal variations in Ziyang area, so as to provide basis for disease prevention and control. Methods A multistage and stratified random sampling technique was used to investigate 583 children with streptococcal pharyngitis attending Ziyang first people's Hospital from January 2022 to January 2023. The clinical data were recorded. The pharyngeal specimens were cultured for streptococci test. The number of streptococcal pharyngitis cases per season was counted. The metereological conditions (average barometric pressure, temperature, rainfall, and wind speed) were recorded. Pearson method was used to discuss the correlation between metereological factors and streptococcal pharyngitis onset. Results A total of the 583 children, 329 were male and 254 were female. The main age of onset was 7-12 years old, with a total of 227 cases (38.94%), followed by 199 cases (34.13%) aged 3-6 years old, 126 cases (21.61%) aged 1-2 years old, and 31 cases (5.32%) under 1 year old. A total of 614 strains of pathogenic bacteria were detected, of which 479 strains of Streptococcus hemolyticus were dominant, accounting for 78.01%, followed by 175 strains of Streptococcus pyogenes, accounting for 28.50%. Seasonally, 192 cases of streptococcal pharyngitis occurred in spring, 51 in summer, 72 in autumn and 268 in winter. In Ziyang, spring and winter were characterized by high mean wind speeds and barometric pressure, while summer and autumn were characterized by high mean temperatures and heavy rainfall. Pearson correlation analysis revealed that the prevalence rate streptococcal pharyngitis was positively correlated with average wind speed and barometric pressure (P<0.05), and negatively correlated with mean temperature and rainfall (P<0.05). Conclusion In Ziyang, streptococcal pharyngitis occurs mostly in children over 5 years old, and the main pathogen is Streptococcus hemolyticus. The onset of the disease is mostly in spring and winter, which is closely related to the seasonal variations of the region.


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