1.MR vessel wall imaging for predicting instability status of intracranial aneurysm
Xinmei MA ; Qichang FU ; Shanshan XIE ; Yong ZHANG ; Jingliang CHENG ; Sheng GUAN
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2025;41(1):15-19
Objective To observe the value of MR vessel wall imaging(VMI)for predicting instability status of intracranial aneurysm(IA).Methods MR angiography(MRA)and vascular wall imaging(VWI)data of 506 patients with single IA were retrospectively analyzed.Asymptomatic IA was included in stable status group(n=349),while those with enlargement during follow-up or threatened rupture symptoms were taken as instable status group(n=157).The patients were divided into training set(n=354)and validation set(n=152)at a ratio of 7:3.The least absolute shrinkage and selection operator(LASSO)and multivariate logistic regression were performed to screen risk factors associated with IA instability based on clinical data,MRA and VWI manifestations.Then model 1 was constructed based the above indexes,while model 2 was established based only on MRA manifestations of IA.The receiver operating characteristic curve was plotted,and the area under the curve(AUC)was calculated to evaluate the efficacy of each model for predicting IA instability.Results LASSO and multivariate logistic regression showed that female patient,age<50 years with history of cerebral infarction and IA wall enhancement on MRA were all independent predictors of IA instability status.The AUC of model 1 for predicting instability status of IA was 0.733 and 0.742 in training set and validation set,respectively,both higher than that of model 2(0.593 and 0.609,both P<0.05).Conclusion MR VWI was helpful for predicting IA instability status.
2.Accuracy of large language models for answering pediatric preventive dentistry questions
GUAN Boyan ; XU Minghe ; ZHANG Huiqi ; MA Shulei ; ZHANG Shanshan ; ZHAO Junfeng
Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases 2025;33(4):313-319
Objective:
To evaluate and compare the accuracy of responses to pediatric preventive dentistry-related questions between the domestic large language model, ChatGLM-6B, and the international large language model, ChatGPT-3.5, in order to provide insights for further research and development of domestic language models in the field of oral medicine.
Methods:
A total of 100 common pediatric preventive dentistry questions of varying difficulty levels [basic (n = 35), intermediate (n = 35), and advanced (n = 30) ] were provided by pediatric preventive dentistry experts. Two doctors independently registered these questions with ChatGPT-3.5 and ChatGLM-6B and collected the answers. A cohort of 16 dentists assessed responses generated by ChatGLM-6B and ChatGPT-3.5 using a predefined 3-point Likert scale. The average score of the ratings from 16 doctors was taken as the answer score. If the answer score was higher than 2.8, it was accepted as a accurate answer; if the score was lower than 1.4, it was accepted as an inaccurate answer; if the score was between 1.4 and 2.8, it was accepted as a partially accurate answer. Comparative analysis was conducted on the accuracy rates and evaluation outcomes between the two groups. Consistency analysis of the ratings was conducted
Results:
The answer accuracy rates of ChatGPT-3.5 and ChatGLM-6B for 100 pediatric preventive dentistry questions were comparable: ChatGPT-3.5 demonstrated 68% accurate, 30% partially accurate, and 2% inaccurate responses, while ChatGLM-6B showed 67% accurate, 31% partially accurate, and 2% inaccurate responses, with no statistically significant differences (P>0.05). Both models exhibited equivalent accuracy across questions of varying difficulty levels (basic, intermediate, advanced), showing no statistical differences (P>0.05). The overall average scores for ChatGPT3.5 and ChatGLM-6B in answering all questions were both 2.65, with no statistically significant difference (P>0.05). For questions of different difficulty levels, ChatGPT3.5 had an average score of 2.66 for basic questions while ChatGLM-6B had an average score of 2.70. For intermediate questions, ChatGPT3.5 had an average score of 2.63 and ChatGLM-6B had an average score of 2.64. For advanced questions, ChatGPT3.5 had an average score of 2.68, and ChatGLM-6B had an average score of 2.61. No statistically significant differences were observed across any difficulty category (P>0.05). The consistency of the experts’ grading ranged from fair to moderate.
Conclusion
This study demonstrates the potential of both ChatGLM-6B and ChatGPT-3.5 in answering pediatric preventive dentistry questions. ChatGLM-6B performed similarly to ChatGPT-3.5 in this field, but the accuracy rates of both models fell short of expectations and are not suitable for clinical use. Future efforts should focus on improving the accuracy and consistency of large language models in providing medical information, as well as developing specialized medical models for the field of oral medicine.
3.Recurrent pyoderma gangrenosum treated with adalimumab combined with tofacitinib:A case report and literature review
Mengqi GUAN ; Yue LANG ; Yaping TIAN ; Shanshan LI ; Yuanyuan WANG
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2025;51(6):1695-1701
Pyoderma gangrenosum(PG)is a rare autoinflammatory disease,characterized mainly by painful and necrotic skin ulcers.The etiology of PG is unknown,and its treatment is quite challenging.This article reports a case of recurrent pyoderma gangrenosum successfully treated with adalimumab combined with tofacitinib,along with a review of relevant literature.The patient,a 54-year-old male,presented with scrotal ulcers accompanied by pain for 20 days,worsening and involving the groin area for 5 days,and fever for 1 day.Dermatological examination revealed two painful ulcers on the scrotum with raised edges,clear boundaries,and a small amount of purulent discharge on the surface;the right groin area and the medial left thigh showed irregular infiltrative erythematous plaques,with scattered clustered pustules on them,central necrosis appearing purplish-brown,surrounded by a red halo with clear boundaries.Based on the patient's past medical history,clinical manifestations,and auxiliary examinations,the diagnosis was consistent with pyoderma gangrenosum.After treatment with adalimumab combined with tofacitinib,the patient's symptoms were significantly improved,and the ulcers healed.At the 6-month follow-up,the skin lesions had not recurred.For refractory PG that is ineffective to conventional treatments,adalimumab combined with tofacitinib is an effective and safe treatment option,providing a new combination therapy regimen for PG.
4.A study of resting-state functional MRI degree centrality in patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
Yu HAN ; Xiaolian XU ; Shanshan GAO ; Zihao MU ; Zhaoshun WANG ; Jingang LIU ; Xizhen WANG ; Yue GUAN
Journal of Practical Radiology 2025;41(11):1765-1768
Objective To investigate the abnormal changes characteristics of the degree centrality(DC)of the brain functional network in patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo(BPPV)in the classical frequency band(0.010-0.080 Hz),the slow-4 frequency band(0.027-0.073 Hz),and the slow-5 frequency band(0.010-0.027 Hz).Methods Twenty patients with BPPV(BPPV group)and 14 healthy controls(HC)(HC group)were selected.Resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging(rs-fMRI)scans were performed,and the clinical data were analyzed.The DC method was used to analyze the changes of centrality of resting state network in patients with BPPV.Results Compared with the HC group,the BPPV group showed an increase in DC in the left caudate nucleus in the classical frequency band(P<0.05),and a decrease in DC in the right auxiliary motor region in the classical frequency band(P<0.05);within the slow-4 frequency band,no significant differences were observed in brain regions(P>0.05);within the slow-5 frequency band,the BPPV group showed an increase in DC in the left thalamus(P<0.05),while the left anterior cingulate and paracingulate gyrus showed a decrease in DC(P<0.05).Conclusion Patients with BPPV have spontaneous activity disorders in multiple brain regions at resting states,and these changes show frequency band specificity.
5.A study of resting-state functional MRI degree centrality in patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
Yu HAN ; Xiaolian XU ; Shanshan GAO ; Zihao MU ; Zhaoshun WANG ; Jingang LIU ; Xizhen WANG ; Yue GUAN
Journal of Practical Radiology 2025;41(11):1765-1768
Objective To investigate the abnormal changes characteristics of the degree centrality(DC)of the brain functional network in patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo(BPPV)in the classical frequency band(0.010-0.080 Hz),the slow-4 frequency band(0.027-0.073 Hz),and the slow-5 frequency band(0.010-0.027 Hz).Methods Twenty patients with BPPV(BPPV group)and 14 healthy controls(HC)(HC group)were selected.Resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging(rs-fMRI)scans were performed,and the clinical data were analyzed.The DC method was used to analyze the changes of centrality of resting state network in patients with BPPV.Results Compared with the HC group,the BPPV group showed an increase in DC in the left caudate nucleus in the classical frequency band(P<0.05),and a decrease in DC in the right auxiliary motor region in the classical frequency band(P<0.05);within the slow-4 frequency band,no significant differences were observed in brain regions(P>0.05);within the slow-5 frequency band,the BPPV group showed an increase in DC in the left thalamus(P<0.05),while the left anterior cingulate and paracingulate gyrus showed a decrease in DC(P<0.05).Conclusion Patients with BPPV have spontaneous activity disorders in multiple brain regions at resting states,and these changes show frequency band specificity.
6.Risk factor analysis of monozygotic twin pregnancy in IVF/ICSI and its impact on perinatal outcomes
Mingmei ZHANG ; Jianrui ZHANG ; Aihua GENG ; Zhuolin YAO ; Shanshan WU ; Bingnan REN ; Yuan CAO ; Yiping WANG ; Xin WANG ; Yichun GUAN ; Zhen LI
Chinese Journal of Reproduction and Contraception 2025;45(3):234-239
Objective:To investigate the influencing factors and perinatal outcomes associated with monozygotic twins (MZT) following elective single embryo transfer (eSET) via in vitro fertilization or intracytoplasmic sperm injection and embryo transfer (IVF/ICSI-ET). Methods:A retrospective cohort study was conducted on 12 079 patients who achieved pregnancy after undergoing IVF/ICSI-eSET at Reproductive Health Hospital of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University between January 2015 and September 2023. Patients were stratified into two groups based on ultrasound findings 30 d post-transfer: singleton pregnancy group and MZT pregnancy group. Finally, 300 MZT and 1 500 single pregnancies, which were randomly matched according to 1∶5 were included by study period. General patients' characteristics, embryo-related factors, and perinatal outcomes were compared between the two groups. A multivariate logistic regression model was employed to identify risk factors for MZT after single embryo transfer, adjusting for potential confounding variables.Results:The incidence of twin pregnancy following single embryo transfer was 2.48% (300/12 079), which was higher than that of naturally conceived monozygotic twin pregnancy. No significant difference was found in baseline characteristics between the two groups (all P>0.05). The blastocyst transfer rate was higher in the MZT pregnancy group [93.3% (280/300)] than in the singleton pregnancy group [88.8% (1 332/1 500), P=0.022]. Multivariate logistic regression analysis also showed that blastocyst transfer was associated with an increased risk of MZT ( OR=0.552, P=0.016, 95% CI: 0.341-0.894). Analysis of blastocyst cycles showed that the risk of MZT was higher when transferring high-quality blastocysts [79.6% (223/280) vs. 67.8% (903/1 332), P<0.001], where as a trophectoderm (TE) grading of C [20.4% (57/280) vs. 32.2% (429/1 332), P<0.001] had a lower risk of MZT. After adjusting for confounding factors, the risk of MZT was found to increase with the transfer of blastocysts with a B-grade inner cell mass (ICM) ( OR=0.601, P=0.001, 95% CI: 0.442-0.819) and A/B grade TE (grade A: OR=2.951, P<0.001, 95% CI: 1.980-4.399; grade B: OR=1.840, P<0.001, 95% CI: 1.315-2.576). The risk of complications during pregnancy [47.7% (143/300) vs. 19.3% (289/1 500), P<0.001], preterm labor [55.1% (140/254) vs. 7.4% (101/1 368), P<0.001], and the risk of stillbirth [3.7% (11/300) vs. 1.5% (22/1 500), P=0.016] were significantly higher in the MZT pregnancy group than in the singleton pregnancy group. Conclusion:Assisted reproductive technology may contribute to the risk of MZT. Transfer of blastocysts, particularly those with loose ICM arrangement and dense TE arrangement, appears to increase the risk of MZT in patients undergoing eSET.
7.MR vessel wall imaging for predicting instability status of intracranial aneurysm
Xinmei MA ; Qichang FU ; Shanshan XIE ; Yong ZHANG ; Jingliang CHENG ; Sheng GUAN
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2025;41(1):15-19
Objective To observe the value of MR vessel wall imaging(VMI)for predicting instability status of intracranial aneurysm(IA).Methods MR angiography(MRA)and vascular wall imaging(VWI)data of 506 patients with single IA were retrospectively analyzed.Asymptomatic IA was included in stable status group(n=349),while those with enlargement during follow-up or threatened rupture symptoms were taken as instable status group(n=157).The patients were divided into training set(n=354)and validation set(n=152)at a ratio of 7:3.The least absolute shrinkage and selection operator(LASSO)and multivariate logistic regression were performed to screen risk factors associated with IA instability based on clinical data,MRA and VWI manifestations.Then model 1 was constructed based the above indexes,while model 2 was established based only on MRA manifestations of IA.The receiver operating characteristic curve was plotted,and the area under the curve(AUC)was calculated to evaluate the efficacy of each model for predicting IA instability.Results LASSO and multivariate logistic regression showed that female patient,age<50 years with history of cerebral infarction and IA wall enhancement on MRA were all independent predictors of IA instability status.The AUC of model 1 for predicting instability status of IA was 0.733 and 0.742 in training set and validation set,respectively,both higher than that of model 2(0.593 and 0.609,both P<0.05).Conclusion MR VWI was helpful for predicting IA instability status.
8.Risk factor analysis of monozygotic twin pregnancy in IVF/ICSI and its impact on perinatal outcomes
Mingmei ZHANG ; Jianrui ZHANG ; Aihua GENG ; Zhuolin YAO ; Shanshan WU ; Bingnan REN ; Yuan CAO ; Yiping WANG ; Xin WANG ; Yichun GUAN ; Zhen LI
Chinese Journal of Reproduction and Contraception 2025;45(3):234-239
Objective:To investigate the influencing factors and perinatal outcomes associated with monozygotic twins (MZT) following elective single embryo transfer (eSET) via in vitro fertilization or intracytoplasmic sperm injection and embryo transfer (IVF/ICSI-ET). Methods:A retrospective cohort study was conducted on 12 079 patients who achieved pregnancy after undergoing IVF/ICSI-eSET at Reproductive Health Hospital of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University between January 2015 and September 2023. Patients were stratified into two groups based on ultrasound findings 30 d post-transfer: singleton pregnancy group and MZT pregnancy group. Finally, 300 MZT and 1 500 single pregnancies, which were randomly matched according to 1∶5 were included by study period. General patients' characteristics, embryo-related factors, and perinatal outcomes were compared between the two groups. A multivariate logistic regression model was employed to identify risk factors for MZT after single embryo transfer, adjusting for potential confounding variables.Results:The incidence of twin pregnancy following single embryo transfer was 2.48% (300/12 079), which was higher than that of naturally conceived monozygotic twin pregnancy. No significant difference was found in baseline characteristics between the two groups (all P>0.05). The blastocyst transfer rate was higher in the MZT pregnancy group [93.3% (280/300)] than in the singleton pregnancy group [88.8% (1 332/1 500), P=0.022]. Multivariate logistic regression analysis also showed that blastocyst transfer was associated with an increased risk of MZT ( OR=0.552, P=0.016, 95% CI: 0.341-0.894). Analysis of blastocyst cycles showed that the risk of MZT was higher when transferring high-quality blastocysts [79.6% (223/280) vs. 67.8% (903/1 332), P<0.001], where as a trophectoderm (TE) grading of C [20.4% (57/280) vs. 32.2% (429/1 332), P<0.001] had a lower risk of MZT. After adjusting for confounding factors, the risk of MZT was found to increase with the transfer of blastocysts with a B-grade inner cell mass (ICM) ( OR=0.601, P=0.001, 95% CI: 0.442-0.819) and A/B grade TE (grade A: OR=2.951, P<0.001, 95% CI: 1.980-4.399; grade B: OR=1.840, P<0.001, 95% CI: 1.315-2.576). The risk of complications during pregnancy [47.7% (143/300) vs. 19.3% (289/1 500), P<0.001], preterm labor [55.1% (140/254) vs. 7.4% (101/1 368), P<0.001], and the risk of stillbirth [3.7% (11/300) vs. 1.5% (22/1 500), P=0.016] were significantly higher in the MZT pregnancy group than in the singleton pregnancy group. Conclusion:Assisted reproductive technology may contribute to the risk of MZT. Transfer of blastocysts, particularly those with loose ICM arrangement and dense TE arrangement, appears to increase the risk of MZT in patients undergoing eSET.
9.Rubusoside protects against myocardial injury in gestational diabetes mellitus rats via the endoplasmic reticulum stress-ferroptosis pathway
Yinhua YUAN ; Qi GUAN ; Shanshan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2024;40(11):956-965
Objective:To explore effect of rubusoside(RS) on myocardial injury in gestational diabetes mellitus(GDM) rats and its mechanism.Methods:Pregnant SD rats were divided into control, GDM model, insulin treatment(INS), RS, endoplasmic reticulum stress inhibitor 4-phenylbutyric acid(4-PBA), and RS+ endoplasmic reticulum stress inducer thapsigargin(THA) groups. Glycolipid metabolism, cardiac function, serum LDH, cTnI, and CK-MB levels, myocardial tissue morphology, SOD, GSH, MDA, Fe 2+ content were assessed. ROS levels were assessed using DHE staining, and iron ion deposition was evaluated via Prussian blue staining. The expression of endoplasmic reticulum stress and ferroptosis related proteins in myocardial tissue after intervention was analyzed through Western blot and immunohistochemistry. Results:Compared with control rats, GDM model rats showed increased body weight, FBG, TC, TG, abnormal cardiac function, significant myocardial damage, elevated serum LDH, cTnI, CK-MB, reduced SOD and GSH, increased MDA, Fe 2+, ROS, and iron ions, along with altered protein expression indicating endoplasmic reticulum stress and ferroptosis. RS and 4-PBA mitigated these changes, reducing myocardial injury. THA reversed RS′s protective effects via the endoplasmic reticulum stress-ferroptosis pathway. Conclusion:RS improves glycolipid metabolism and alleviates myocardial injury in GDM rats by inhibiting endoplasmic reticulum stress and reducing ferroptosis.
10.Application effect of reproductive alliance referral mechanism in patients with assisted reproductive technology
Caihua ZHANG ; Jing HE ; Shanshan DOU ; Yichun GUAN
Chinese Journal of Reproduction and Contraception 2024;44(8):831-834
Objective:To explore the application effect of reproductive alliance referral mechanism and referral full-time reception nurses in patients with assisted reproductive technology.Methods:From March 2023 to September 2023, the demographic data of patients attending the Reproductive Center of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University were retrospectively summarized. This included patients referred for combined ovarian stimulation, patients referred without combined ovarian stimulation, and a control group consisting of self-visit patients. The number of visits, ovulation induction protocols, and outcomes among the three groups were compared.Results:The study included a total of 425 patients, comprising 99 patients in combined ovarian stimulation, 98 patients in no combined ovarian stimulation, and 228 patients in control group. The baseline data did not show any significant differences among the three groups (all P>0.05). The number of hospital visits was 1.79±1.20 in the referral+ovulation induction group, 5.48±2.24 in the referral non-ovulation induction group, and 5.77±1.72 in control group, with a significant difference among the three groups ( P<0.001). The results of LSD multiple comparison method revealed statistically significant differences in the number of visits between the referral+combined ovarian stimulation group and the referral non-combined ovarian stimulation group, as well as the control (all P<0.001). The protocol, dosage and duration of gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist used and the duration and dosage of gonadotropin used were no significant differences among the three groups (all P>0.05). The numbers of oocytes retrieved, two pronuclei, available embryos, MⅡ, high-quality embryos, transferable embryos, frozen embryos, blastocyst culture, blastocyst formation, and available blastocysts were not significantly different among the three groups (all P>0.05). Conclusion:The alliance ovulation induction referral model demonstrates a favorable clinical application effect in patients undergoing assisted reproduction, alleviating the burden of patients having to visit multiple locations.


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