1.Distribution of end digits in standardized blood pressure measurement recordings and evaluation of its effect on initial blood pressure readings
Yiming YAN ; Xin ZHANG ; Jiehua CHEN ; Haijuan SHI ; Bin ZHU ; Yanming WANG ; Chuanying CHEN
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2026;37(2):175-179
Objective To analyze the distribution status of the end digits of standardized blood pressure measurement recordings in the clinic and the effectiveness of standardized blood pressure measurement for community hypertension screening. Methods The first visit blood pressure measurement data from the Community Health Service Center in Jing'an District, Shanghai from June 2023 to May 2024 were collected and analyzed. According to different measurement methods, the data were divided into two groups: standardized blood pressure measurement and conventional blood pressure measurement. SPSS 19.0 software was used for data analysis. The differences in the distribution balance of the end digits of blood pressure values and the detection rate of blood pressure elevation between the two different groups were analyzed. Results The frequency range of the end digits of blood pressure recorded values in the standardized pressure measurement group was 9.42% to 10.83%, and the detection rate of elevated blood pressure was 24.89%. The conventional pressure measurement group had a preference of the end digit "0", and the detection rate of elevated blood pressure was only 2.12%. The results of multiple logistic regression analysis showed that gender, age, season, and different blood pressure measurement modes were all influencing factors for the detection rate of elevated blood pressure. Conclusion The standardized blood pressure measurement mode in the clinic is suitable for community hypertension screening and pressure measurement, with higher data quality than the conventional pressure measurement mode.
2.Risk Factors Analysis and Predictive Model Construction for Acute Kidney Injury Following Amphotericin B Deoxycholate Use in Hospitalized Patients
Hao XIE ; Yixun SHI ; Zhiqing XU ; Minquan LI ; Xiaoli DU ; Gang CHEN ; Bin ZHAO
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2026;17(2):429-437
To investigate the risk factors for acute kidney injury (AKI) following the use of amphotericin B deoxycholate and to develop a predictive model to guide clinical monitoring and intervention. A retrospective analysis was conducted on hospitalized patients who received amphotericin B deoxycholate between January 2014 and September 2024. Patients were divided into a training set and a validation set. Demographic data, laboratory findings, and medication orders were collected. Based on the occurrence of AKI during treatment and within 7 days after discontinuation, patients were classified into an AKI group and a non-AKI group. Univariate analysis was used to screen for potential risk factors, multivariate logistic regression was employed to construct a predictive model, and model performance was evaluated using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) and the Hosmer-Lemeshow test. The training set included 473 patients, comprising 255 males (53.91%) and 218 females (46.09%), with a median age of 52(35, 62) years. The AKI group consisted of 191 cases (40.38%), and the non-AKI group consisted of 282 cases (59.62%). The validation set included 114 patients, comprising 80 males (70.18%) and 34 females (29.82%), with a median age of 43.5 (31.0, 58.5) years. The AKI group consisted of 42 cases (36.84%), and the non-AKI group consisted of 72 cases (63.16%). Univariate analysis revealed statistically significant differences between the two groups in 23 factors (all Admission to the ICU, elevated serum creatinine at admission, and comorbid cardiac insufficiency as potential risk factors for AKI, while prophylactic use of diphenhydramine/promethazine or sodium bicarbonate showed a protective association. A predictive model with good discrimina-tion and calibration was developed, which may provide a basis for early identification of high-risk patients and timely adjustment of treatment strategies in clinical practice.
3.Pre-operative risk assessment of hepatocellular carcinoma recurrence in liver transplant recipients by non-invasive detection of pre-existing genetic lesions
Suqin YANG ; Sunbin LING ; Jianhua LI ; Yan WANG ; Jiapei WANG ; Qiwei HUANG ; Fanming LIU ; Yiqi ZHUANG ; Yingyu ZHENG ; Rui WANG ; Zhe YANG ; Xiaoping ZHENG ; Kai WANG ; Zhikun LIU ; Jun CHEN ; Jianguo WANG ; Haiyang XIE ; Lin ZHOU ; Leiming CHEN ; Guoqiang CAO ; Dandan CHEN ; Junfang JI ; Bin ZHAO ; Chao JIANG ; Di LU ; Xuyong WEI ; Hangjin JIANG ; Qiaonan SHAN ; Hengbo SHI ; Yong-Zhen XU ; Shusen ZHENG ; Zhengxin WANG ; Shengda LIN ; Xiao XU
Clinical and Molecular Hepatology 2026;32(2):884-903
Background/Aims:
Liver transplantation (LT) following total hepatectomy is a life-saving treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The HCC recurrence after LT hinders the effectiveness of the procedure. The objective of this study is to develop a pre-operative risk stratification model based on a liquid biopsy.
Methods:
We conducted a comprehensive multi-omics study of 260 HCC patients from three centers, including clinical data, low-coverage whole-genome sequencing of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) from plasma, as well as whole-exome, single-nucleus RNA, and spatial transcriptomics from matched tumor and non-tumor tissues.
Results:
We identified cfDNA-derived copy number alteration (CNA) signatures associated with post-transplant recurrence. By integrating cfDNA-derived CNA profiles with single-cell transcriptomic data, we traced recurrence-associated cfDNA to a distinct subpopulation of malignant cells within the primary tumor. These cells were embedded in a pro-metastatic microenvironment of specialized endothelial subtypes and cancer-associated fibroblasts. Notably, most recurrence-associated lesions were detectable in cfDNA prior to liver transplantation (LT). Building on these insights, we developed the ZJU Criteria based on CNA fragments and tumor markers, a pre-LT risk prediction tool that integrates conventional clinical factors with cfDNA-derived CNA signatures, and validated it using internal and independent external cohorts.
Conclusion
Our findings suggest that post-transplant recurrence commonly originates from advanced subclones that emerge late during tumor evolution. The ZJU Criteria provides an accurate, non-invasive strategy that significantly improves pre-LT risk stratification and clinical decision-making for patients with HCC.
4.Clinical and Neuroelectrophysiological Features of Autoimmune Nodopathy
Hongfei TAI ; Xunyan HUANG ; Songtao NIU ; Bin CHEN ; Yuzhi SHI ; Xingao WANG ; Fan JIAN ; Hua PAN ; Zaiqiang ZHANG
JOURNAL OF RARE DISEASES 2026;5(2):191-199
To summarize the clinical characteristics, antibody spectrum and neuroelectrophysiological features of autoimmune nodopathy(AN), and to explore the phenotypic differences among different antibody-positive subgroups. The clinical and electrophysiological data of patients definitely diagnosed with AN in Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, from October 2018 to January 2026 were retrospectively analyzed. A total of 33 patients with AN were included. Antibody examination results showed that, anti-neurofascin(NF)155 antibody was the most prevalent, detected in 17 patients(51.50%), followed by anti-contactin-1(CNTN1) antibody in 8 patients(24.24%). Anti-NF186 antibody(4 cases, 12.12%), anti-contactin-associated protein 1(Caspr1) antibody(2 cases, 6.06%) and dual-target antibody positivity(2 cases, 6.06%) were relatively uncommon. The main clinical manifestations of AN patients included symmetric distal paresthesia of the extremities(32 cases, 96.97%), limb weakness(31 cases, 93.93%) and sensory ataxia(25 cases, 75.76%). Different antibody-positive subgroups presented distinct phenotypic features: patients with positive anti-NF155 antibody had a relatively younger age of onset, chronic onset and a high incidence of tremor, which was dominated by immunoglobulin(Ig)G4 subclass antibodies; patients with positive anti-CNTN1 antibody had a relatively advanced age of onset, mostly presented with acute or subacute onset, and were prone to complicated nephrotic syndrome; patients with positive anti-NF186 antibody had relatively mild nerve conduction damage; patients with anti-Caspr1 antibody manifested acute or subacute onset, with relatively elevated cerebrospinal fluid protein level and 24-h intrathecal IgG synthesis rate. The prominent neuroelectrophysiological manifestations of AN included decreased motor and sensory nerve conduction velocities, prolonged distal latency, frequent non-compressive conduction block and abnormal temporal dispersion. Definite sensory nerve action potentials could not be elicited in more than half of the patients. Patients with AN show high heterogeneity in clinical and neuroelectrophysiological characteristics, and different antibody-positive subgroups correspond to specific clinical and neuroelectrophysiological phenotypes.
5.Effect of virtual reality combined with occupational therapy on upper limb motor function in patients with stroke: a meta-analysis
Guangxue ZHOU ; Ning XU ; Bin SHI
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2026;32(7):788-796
ObjectiveTo evaluate the effect of virtual reality (VR) combined with occupational therapy on upper limb motor function in patients with stroke. MethodsCNKI, VIP, Wanfang data, PubMed, the Cochrane Library and Web of Science were searched for randomized controlled trials investigating the effect of VR combined with occupational therapy on upper limb motor function in patients with stroke. The search covered the period from database inception to April, 2026. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool version 5.1.0 and PEDro scale. Meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.4. ResultsA total of 15 studies involving 636 participants were included. The PEDro scores ranged from seven to ten. VR combined with occupational therapy significantly improved scores of Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Upper Extremities (SMD = 0.64, 95%CI 0.28 to 1.01, P < 0.001) and the Action Research Arm Test (SMD = 1.22, 95%CI 0.88 to 1.56, P < 0.001), while no significant differences were found in Barthel Index/Modified Barthel Index scores (SMD = 0.50, 95%CI -0.07 to 1.07, P = 0.087), Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test scores (SMD = 0.32, 95%CI -0.29 to 0.93, P = 0.308), or Box and Block Test scores (SMD = 0.50, 95%CI -0.43 to 1.43, P = 0.289). ConclusionVR combined with occupational therapy may improve the upper limb motor function in patients with stroke; however, its effects on activities of daily living, hand-movement speed, and grasping and object-transfer ability remain uncertain.
6.Partial Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome Presenting as Ambiguous Genitalia in a 46,XY Infant
Muhammad Shafiq Safwan bin Md Latip ; Shi Chyn Lim ; Yee Lin Lee
Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies 2026;41(S1):141-
Introduction:
Partial androgen insensitivity syndrome is a rare X-linked
46, XY disorder caused by androgen receptor dysfunction,
producing variable genital ambiguity and complex
diagnostic challenges in early infancy and childhood.
Case:
We report a term infant, currently aged 9 months, who was
admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at birth for
glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency
and noted to have ambiguous genitalia. The infant had
no hypoglycemia, feeding intolerance, or electrolyte
disturbances throughout admission. She is the second child
of non-consanguineous parents, with no family history of
disorders of sex development. Examination of the external
genitalia revealed a prominent phallus without erectile
tissue with mildly pigmented and rugated labioscrotal
folds. There was no labioscrotal fusion. Bilateral gonads
were palpable in both labioscrotal folds with one opening
seen.
Pelvic ultrasonography showed bilateral small testes within
the labioscrotal folds, with absence of Müllerian structures.
Karyotype analysis confirmed 46, XY genotype. Human
chorionic gonadotropin stimulation (HCG) testing at day
7 of life demonstrated normal baseline testosterone 4.9
nmol/L, but minimal testosterone rise 5.4 nmol/L at day
4 post HCG. Normal testosterone to dihydrotestosterone
ratio and testosterone to androstenedione ratio excluded
defects in androgen synthesis, while normal adrenal steroid
profile ruled out congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone stimulation at 2 months
old revealed a peak follicle-stimulating hormone of 8 IU/L
and peak LH of 4 IU/L. Anti-Müllerian hormone level was
markedly elevated >328 pmol/L (normal 5.5–103 pmol/L). Whole-exome sequencing identified a hemizygous
androgen receptor gene variant, p.(Pro818Ala), classified as
a variant of uncertain significance with deleterious in silico
predictions, consistent with X-linked partial androgen
insensitivity syndrome.
Conclusion
This case highlights the necessity of early, systematic
endocrine evaluation integrated with genomic testing in
46, XY DSD to achieve a definitive diagnosis, optimize
sex assignment, and guide longitudinal, multidisciplinary
management.
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7.The Distribution Characteristics of Pathogenic Bacteria in Inpatients with Diabetic Foot were Correlated with Different Wagner Grades
Feixue QIN ; Juankun HE ; Shi LIU ; Bin WEN ; Hong ZHU ; Jing LI ; Li GUI ; Xiaoyan CAO
Journal of Kunming Medical University 2025;46(2):67-73
Objective To study the pathogenic bacteria infection in hospitalized diabetic foot patients in the Third People's Hospital of Yunnan Province and its correlation with different Wagner grades,to understand the the characteristics of pathogenic bacteria and related risk factors in hospitalized diabetic foot patients in the Third People's Hospital of Yunnan Province,and to further provide theoretical guidance for anti-infection treatment of these patients.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the demographic data,severity of foot ulcers,and related laboratory test results of 536 patients with diabetic foot who were detected to have bacterial infection in the Third People's Hospital of Yunnan Province from January 2019 to January 2023.Results Among the 536 diabetic foot patients,pathogenic bacteria were cultured from 268 cases(50.0%)of Gram-positive bacterial infections,214 cases(39.9%)of gram-negative bacterial infections,2 cases(0.4%)of fungal infections,and 52 cases(9.7%)of mixed bacterial infections.The main pathogens among gram-positive bacteria were Staphylococcus aureus,Staphylococcus epidermidis and Enterococcus faecalis.for Gram-negative bacteria,the main pathogens were Escherichia coli,Enterobacter cloacae and Klebsiella pneumoniae.There were 31 cases of multi-drug resistant bacteria,and the multi-drug resistance rate was(5.78%).Among Gram-positive bacteria,all multidrug-resistant strains were Staphylococcus aureus,while among Gram-negative bacteria,the multi-drug resistant strains included Acinetobacter baumannii(1 case),Klebsiella pneumoniae(2 cases),Proteus common(2 cases),Pseudomonas aeruginosa(5 cases),Proteus mirabilis(1 case)and Enterobacter cloacae(1 case).The 536 patients were divided into Wagner grade 1 and 2 groups(78 cases),Wagner grade 3 group(274 cases),and Wagner grade 4 and 5 groups(184 cases).There were 73 cases of single bacterial infections and 5 cases of mixed bacterial infections in Wagner grade 1 and 2 group,including 51 cases(65.4%)of gram-positive bacteria,21 cases(26.9%)of gram-negative bacteria and 1 case(1.3%)of fungi.There were 248 cases of single bacterial infections and 26 cases of mixed bacterial infections in Wagner3 group,with 144 cases(52.6%)of gram-positive bacteria,103 cases(37.6%)of gram-negative bacteria,and 1 case(0.4%)with fungi.In the Wagner grade 4 and 5 groups,there were 163 cases of single bacterial infections and 21 cases of mixed bacterial infection,with 73 strains(39.7%)of gram-positive bacteria,90 strains(48.9%)of gram-negative bacteria and 0 strain(0%)of fungi.The predominant infectious pathogens in Wagner grades 1,2 and 3 were gram-positive bacteria,while those in Wagner grades 4 and 5 patients were mainly gram-negative bacteria.There were statistically significant differences in white blood cell counts,neutrophil percentage,bacterial classification,length of hospital stay,erythrocyte sedimentation rate and albumin levels among diabetic foot patients with different Wagner grades(P<0.01).With the increase of Wagner grade,patients had higher white blood cell counts and hypersensitive C-reactive protein levels,longer hospital stays,and lower albumin levels;however,there were no statistically significant differences in age,sex,duration of diabetes,smoking history,alcohol consumption history and history of hypertension(P>0.05).Conclusion The bacterial infection situation in patients with diabetic foot ulcers is related to different Wagner grades.The higher the Wagner grades,the greater the likelihood of infection with gram-negative bacteria.Antibiotics can be reasonably selected according to the Wagner grades of patients upon admission,actively controlling infection,while also enhancing,shortening hospital stays,and reducing amputation rates,thereby improving the prognosis of diabetic foot patients.
8.Correlation Analysis of Drug Resistance Characteristics of Pathogenic Bacteria in Inpatients with Diabetic Foot Infection
Juankun HE ; Feixue QIN ; Bin WEN ; Shi LIU ; Jing LI ; Li GUI ; Hong ZHU
Journal of Kunming Medical University 2025;46(3):44-50
Objective To analyze the bacterial distribution characteristics,drug resistance characteristics and related risk factors of multidrug-resistant organisms(MDRO)in patients with diabetic foot infection(DFI)in some areas of Yunnan Province to provide empirical reference for clinical treatment.Methods Clinical data of 300 DFI patients admitted to the Department of Endocrinology of the Third People's Hospital of Yunnan Province from January 2019 to December 2023 were collected.Based on the results of drug sensitivity tests and matching of basic data,patients were divided into the MDRO group(n=60)and the non-MDRO group(n=240).A retrospective analysis was conducted on the distribution of pathogenic bacteria,drug resistance characteristics of MDRO and risk factors for MDRO infection in DFI patients.Results In 60 patients with MDRO infections,62 strains of MDRO were cultured,with 58 strains from single MDRO infections and 4 strains from mixed MDRO infections.Of the 60 patients,2 were cultured for 2 types of MDRO.Among the strains,there were 45 gram-positive bacteria(72.58%)which were all Staphylococcus aureus,17 strains of gram-negative bacteria(27.42%)mainly including Pseudomonas aeruginosa,Enterobacter cloacae and Klebsiella pneumoniae.Among common MDRO,Staphylococcus aureus showed complete resistance to penicillin G and oxacillin(100%),with high resistance to erythromycin and clindamycin(>80%),but no resistance to tigacycline vancomycin was observed.The resistance of Klebsiella pneumoniae and Enterobacter cloacae to cephalosporin antibiotics was obvious,and the resistance rate to imipenem and amikacin was low.Pseudomonas aeruginosa was 100%resistant to ticacillin/clavulanate potassium,imipenem,tigacycline and cotrimoxazole,but showed no resistance to cefepime,ciprofloxacin,gentamicin and amikacin.There were statistically significant differences between the two groups in regional distribution,duration of diabetic foot,lower extremity arterial disease,venous plasma glucose levels and glycosylated hemoglobin(P<0.05).Binary Logistic regression analysis showed that region and duration of diabetic foot disease were independent risk factors for MDRO infection in DFI patients(P<0.05).Conclusion In some areas of Yunnan Province,the distribution of MDRO in DFI patients is mainly gram-positive bacteria,with varying antibiotic sensitivities among different pathogens.Multiple factors lead to MDRO infections in DFI patients,which assists clinical practitioners in early identification of high-risk DFI patients with MDRO infections and provide empirical reference for clinical treatment.
9.Assessment of the implementation of Radiation shielding requirements for radiotherapy room—Part 4: Radiotherapy room of 252Cf neutron afterloading (GBZ/T 201.4-2015)
Yuze YANG ; Hongfang WANG ; Haoxian YANG ; Quan WU ; Mingsheng LI ; Bala HARI ; Yongzhong MA ; Zechen FENG ; Bin BAI ; Jie GAO ; Wei ZHOU ; Weixu HUANG ; Zhengjie SHI ; Hezheng ZHAI
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health 2025;34(5):660-665
Objective To track and evaluate the implementation and application of the occupational health standard Radiation shielding requirements for radiotherapy room—Part 4: Radiotherapy room of 252Cf neutron afterloading (GBZ/T 201.4-2015) by radiation health technical service agencies, medical institutions, health supervision agencies, and radiotherapy facility design units, and to provide a scientific basis for the further revision and implementation of this standard. Methods Following the Guideline for health standards tracking evaluation (WS/T 536-2017) and the project implementation plan, relevant practitioners were randomly selected for a questionnaire survey. The survey primarily focused on their awareness, standard training, application, and revision suggestions of GBZ/T 201.4-2015. The results were summarized and analyzed. Results A total of 168 evaluation questionnaires were collected from relevant practitioners in 28 provinces. Only 31.6% of the respondents reported being “well familiar” or “ familiar” with the standard, 27.4% of the respondents believed that the standard was widely used, and 45.2% of the respondents believed that the standard could meet the needs of their work. Only 14.9% of the respondents had received relevant training on the standard, more than half of the respondents had not applied the standard within the past 10 years, and 45.2% of the respondents believed that the standard "needs to be revised". Conclusion Due to the small number of californium-252 neutron afterloading radiotherapy devices in operation on the market, the overall awareness of the standard is low, suggesting that relevant authorities need to strengthen training and publicity of the standard, and that certain sections of the standard need to be revised or merged.
10.Value of 6-Minute Walking Test in Predicting Acute Mountain Sickness.
Yu-Fan JIANG ; Qiang MA ; Hai-Wei CHEN ; Bao-Shi HAN ; Bin FENG ; Yun-Dai CHEN
Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae 2025;47(4):535-541
Objective To evaluate the value of pre-ascent 6-minute walking test performed at a high altitude in predicting the incidence of acute mountain sickness(AMS)induced by rapid ascent to a very high altitude.Methods After baseline information was collected,participants completed the 6-minute walking test at a high altitude of 2 900 m.Then,they rapidly ascended to a very high altitude of 5 000 m.The Lake Louise score was recorded to assess AMS.Results The AMS group showed a shorter pre-ascent 6-minute walking distance(6MWD)at the high altitude than the non-AMS group[480.00(450.00,521.75)m vs.546.00(516.50,568.50)m,P=0.006].No difference was observed regarding the pre-ascent heart rate or peripheral oxygen saturation(both P>0.05).The pre-ascent 6MWD at the high altitude was negatively correlated with the Lake Louise score assessed after rapid ascent to the very high altitude(r=-0.497,P=0.012).Logistic regression analysis confirmed that the pre-ascent 6MWD at the high altitude was associated with the risk of AMS induced by rapid ascent to the very high altitude(OR=0.971,95% CI=0.947-0.996,P=0.022).The results indicated that the pre-ascent 6MWD demonstrated ideal prediction performance(area under receiver operating characteristic curve=0.846,P=0.006).Conclusion The pre-ascent 6MWD recorded at the high altitude is a convenient and reliable predictor of the AMS induced by rapid ascent to the very high altitude.
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