1.Current Status of Early Surgical Site Infection Following Prosthetic Implantation in Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery and Evaluation of Quality Control Improvement Outcomes
Mingzi ZHANG ; Loubin SI ; Jiaojie ZHENG ; Shujuan SHAN ; Qianyu LI ; Jingya WANG ; Xiaojun WANG ; Xiao LONG ; Xiao XU
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2026;17(4):1174-1180
To assess the current status of early surgical site infections following prosthetic implantation in plastic surgery across four provincial-level administrative regions in China, and to explore the effectiveness of standardized training for infection prevention and control. From January to May 2025, an online questionnaire survey was conducted to perform a baseline investigation in medical institutions performing plastic and aesthetic prosthetic implant surgeries in Chongqing, Shaanxi, Jiangxi, and Guizhou provinces. Data were collected on the volume of various types of prosthetic implant surgeries and the corresponding incidence of early surgical site infections. Improvement strategies for the prevention and control of early surgical site infections in prosthetic implant surgeries were jointly developed by the National Medical Quality Control Center for Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery and the National Medical Quality Control Center for Hospital Infection Management, followed by promotion and training. Subsequently, post-implementation data from June to October 2025 were collected from the above regions, and comparisons were made between pre- and post-implementation periods across different regions and surgical categories. A total of 209 medical institutions were included in the baseline period, with a questionnaire response rate of 99.52% and a total of 7475 prosthetic implantation surgeries. In the post-implementation period, 624 medical institutions were included, with a response rate of 96.00% and a total of 4813 surgeries. The combined proportion of breast prosthesis implantation and nasal/nasal base prosthesis implantation surgeries consistently exceeded 80% across all regions and periods. Regarding the distribution of infection cases, among different types of prosthetic implant surgeries, nasal/nasal base prostheses accounted for the highest proportion, with 57.50%(23/40) at baseline and 62.86% 22/35) post-implementation. The proportion of breast prosthesis infections decreased from 40.00%(16/40) at baseline to 17.14%(6/35) post-implementation. Across different regions, infection cases in Jiangxi (post-implementation)(100%), Guizhou[both baseline(100%) and post-implementation(100%)] were all concentrated in nasal/nasal base prostheses. Shaanxi reported four cases of chin prosthesis infections (22.22%) during the post-implementation period, and Chongqing reported three cases of metal-related infections(27.27%) during the post-implementation period. In terms of infection rates, Chongqing(0.55% Breast prostheses and nasal/nasal base prostheses currently represent the main types of implants used in prosthetic implantation surgeries. The improvement strategies implemented in this study were associated with decreased early surgical site infection rates in multiple regions, suggesting that these strategies provide clinical insights for the prevention and control of early infections following prosthetic implantation surgeries in China.
2.Differentiation and Treatment of Coronary Heart Disease from the Perspective of "Guarding the Channel Passages" Based on Circadian Rhythm
Jingjing ZHAO ; Yuanyuan CHEN ; Lanlan LI ; Xiaoqing ZHANG ; Ran ZHAO ; Shujuan XU ; Han PENG ; Lingmei LI ; Hao GUO ; Jianhua FU
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(18):1977-1981
Coronary heart disease (CHD) has a distinct circadian rhythmicity in its onset, which is closely related to the waxing and waning of qi and blood in the channel passages of the human body. Grounded in the circadian rhythm theory of "correspondence between heaven and humankind", this paper explores the pathogenic evolution rules of qi-blood disharmony, channel obstruction, interacting as cause and effect with circadian rhythm disorders in CHD. Clinically, CHD can be observed to attack in the early morning, at night, in the afternoon, and at fixed or unfixed circadian intervals. The pathogenesis rhythms at different time nodes can correspondingly reflect the susceptibility tendencies and pathological stress responses of the human body to core pathogeneses such as yang deficiency with cold congelation, yin deficiency with yang floating, qi and yin deficiency, and liver constraint with qi stagnation under specific temporal states. Treatment should be adapted to the season and time, regulating yin and yang in accordance with biological rhythms. It is recommended to regulate qi during the daytime by promoting ascending and dispersing to unblock the channel passages, and select the appropriate timing for administration to harness natural timing. At the Mao (卯) hour, yang ascends while yin descends, and taking medication at this time conforms to the ascending of yang qi. At the Wu (午) hour, the heart meridian is active, and taking medication at this time warms the channel passages and assists heart yang, which can be treated with modified Buzhong Yiqi Decoction (补中益气汤) or Shengyang Yiwei Decoction (升阳益胃汤). At night, blood should be harmonized, when the channel passages are unblocked through nourishing, restraining, and searching, with Lianmei Decoction (连梅汤) combined with Dahuang Zhechong Pill (大黄䗪虫丸). Following the temporal rhythm, the focus is put on the transitional time of day and night and the four seasons to treat disease before it arises, resonating and corresponding with the natural rhythm.
3.Clinical features and risk factors of plastic bronchitis associated with Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia in children
Junli DING ; Jiao LI ; Jiantao ZHOU ; Junwei GU ; Chenyang XU ; Yulin ZHU ; Shu HOU ; Shujuan WU ; Shenggang DING
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2026;61(8):1478-1485
ObjectiveTo investigate the risk factors for plastic bronchitis (PB) in children with Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (MPP) and to construct a predictive model. MethodsPropensity score matching (1∶4 nearest neighbor matching) was used to balance baseline data between the two groups. Univariate and multivariate Logistic regression analyses were performed to identify independent risk factors. Various machine learning algorithms were applied to build predictive models, and model performance was evaluated using receiver operating characteristic curves, decision curves, and calibration curves. SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) method was used for model interpretation. ResultsAfter matching, baseline characteristics were comparable between the two groups. Compared with the non-PB group, the PB group had significantly longer fever duration, higher incidence of pleural effusion and right upper lobe involvement, and higher levels of procalcitonin (PCT), D-dimer, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), immunoglobulin E (IgE), and red blood cell count in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) (all P<0.05), while lymphocyte and eosinophil counts in blood were significantly lower (P<0.05). Multivariate Logistic regression showed that PCT>0.207 μg/L, LDH>386.25 U/L, right upper lobe involvement, and red blood cell count in BALF>1 500×10⁶ were independent risk factors. Among machine learning models, the gradient boosting machine (GBM) model achieved an area under the curve of 0.786 in the validation set, demonstrating the best generalization ability. SHAP analysis validated the importance of the above variables. ConclusionThe four indicators above have independent predictive value for PB occurrence, and the GBM model shows certain clinical risk stratification capability.
4.Mechanisms of Shuangshen Ningxin Capsules in Modulating NF-κB and MAPK Signaling Pathways to Reduce Cardiac Inflammation and Alleviate Myocardial Ischemia-reperfusion Injury in Rats
Shujuan XU ; Gaojie XIN ; Ce CAO ; Zixin LIU ; Yuanyuan CHEN ; Ran ZHAO ; Lu XING ; Yehao ZHANG ; Yue SHI ; Yanlei MA ; Jianhua FU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(23):83-91
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect and mechanism of Shuangshen Ningxin capsules (SSNX) in regulating the nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathways to inhibit inflammation and alleviate myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury (MIRI) in rats. MethodsThe 45 healthy male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were divided into sham operation group, model group, and SSNX capsules group (90 mg·kg-1). The left anterior descending coronary artery was ligated to establish the MIRI model. Cardiac function was evaluated by echocardiography, and microvascular reperfusion was analyzed using contrast echocardiography. Myocardial inflammation and injury were assessed by hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining, immunohistochemistry, and TdT-mediated dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL). The expression levels of cardiac inflammatory cytokines, including interleukin-1α (IL-1α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Core differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and enriched pathways were screened by transcriptome sequencing. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) and Western blot were used to verify the mRNA expression of Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2), chemokine (C-X-C motif) ligand 1 (CXCL1) and prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2 (PTGS2), as well as the protein expression of Caspase-3, cleaved Caspase-3, p-NF-κB/NF-κB, phosphorylated extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 (p-ERK1/2/ERK1/2) and p-p38 MAPK/p38 MAPK. ResultsCompared with the sham operation group, the ejection fraction (EF), fractional shortening (FS), stroke volume (SV) and cardiac output (CO) of the model group were significantly decreased (P<0.01), the peak time of myocardial perfusion was prolonged (P<0.01), hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF)-1α and α-smooth muscle actin (SMA) expression increased (P<0.01), the concentrations of inflammatory factors IL-1α, IL-6, TNF-α, TLR2, CXCL1 and PTGS2 increased (P<0.01), and the expression of cleaved Caspase-3, p-NF-κB/NF-κB, p-ERK1/2/ERK1/2 and p-p38 MAPK/p38 MAPK proteins was significantly increased (P<0.01). SSNX could improve cardiac function (P<0.05, P<0.01), and significantly shorten the peak time of myocardial perfusion (P<0.01). Moreover, it could also down-regulate HIF-1α and a-SMA expression (P<0.05, P<0.01), and reduce the concentrations of IL-1α, IL-6, TNF-α (P<0.01), and the mRNA expression of TLR2, CXCL1 and PTGS2 (P<0.01). Additionally, SSNX inhibited the apoptosis rate (P<0.01) and significantly reduced the expression of Cleaved Caspase-3, p-NF-κB/NF-κB, p-ERK1/2/ERK1/2 and p-p38 MAPK/p38 MAPK proteins (P<0.01). ConclusionSSNX can alleviate cardiac inflammation by regulating the NF-κB and MAPK signaling pathways, thereby effectively preventing and alleviating myocardial reperfusion injury.
5.Development and preliminary clinical evaluation of an optical digital border molding technique for soft tissue movement boundary in edentulous jaws
Xinkai XU ; Kehui DENG ; Sukun TIAN ; Hu CHEN ; Weiwei LI ; Xing SU ; Xiaobo ZHAO ; Xiaojun CHEN ; Chao MA ; Yongjie JIA ; Shujuan XIAO ; Yuchun SUN
Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2025;60(6):611-617
Objective:To address the critical issue of missing dynamic border molding information in edentulous direct digital impression technology, this study explores innovative digital solutions and conducts preliminary application validation.Methods:Based on the myostatic line theory, a methodology was established: intraoral scanner (IOS) high-frequency video was utilized to dynamically capture functional molding data of soft tissues, integrated with a self-developed mobility gradient recognition algorithm to achieve dynamic threshold segmentation between the muscle dynamic zone and myostatic zone, termed "optical digital molding technology". Ten edentulous patients with well-fitting complete dentures, treated at the Department of Prosthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology from January 2024 to December 2024, were enrolled. The standard deviation between the muscle static line (generated by mobility gradient algorithm with thresholds of 0.3-0.7 mm) and the denture border curve was analyzed to optimize the dynamic threshold, followed by single-case clinical validation.Results:Among the mobility thresholds of 0.3-0.7 mm, the 0.5 mm threshold yielded the smallest standard deviation between the myostatic line and denture border. Clinical validation demonstrated that dentures designed with this threshold exhibited no displacement during dynamic functional tests, with marginal sealing meeting clinical standards.Conclusions:The optical digital border molding technique for edentulous soft tissue boundaries translates the myostatic line theory into quantifiable parameters for the first time. Based on data from 10 cases, a mobility threshold of 0.5 mm is recommended for clinical application.
6.Analysis of risk factors and Nomogram construction for NAFLD in obese children
Shujuan ZHANG ; Yanfei TANG ; Feng ZHU ; Yiqun TENG ; Hongwei XU
China Modern Doctor 2025;63(29):10-14,22
Objective To explore the risk factors of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)in obese children,and evaluate the diagnostic value of each index for NAFLD and establish a Nomogram prediction model.Methods A total of 207 obese children admitted at Department of Pediatrics the Second Hospital of Jiaxing from January 2022 to January 2025 were selected.These children were divided into two groups based on NAFLD diagnosis:non-NAFLD group(n=99)and NAFLD group(n=108).Differences in gender,age,body mass index(BMI),and related metabolic indicators were compared between two groups.Logistic regression was employed to analyze potential risk factors for NAFLD development,while receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve and Nomograms were used to evaluate the predictive value of different factors for NAFLD.Results ROC curve analysis demonstrated diagnostic value for NAFLD in triglyceride-glucose index(TyG),triglyceride-to-cholesterol ratio,TyG-waist circumference,and TyG-BMI.Among these,the area under the curve(AUC)of TyG showed the highest value of 0.713,with an optimal cutoff of 8.189,sensitivity of 50.5%and specificity of 83.3%.Univariate Logistic regression analysis revealed multiple insulin resistance indicators associated with NAFLD development.Multivariate analysis identified homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance(HOMA-IR)and TyG as independent risk factors,with TyG showing the best predictive value(OR=3.038 95%CI:1.089-8.475,P<0.05).The constructed Nomogram prediction model demonstrated strong comprehensive discriminant capability(AUC=0.742).Conclusion The Nomogram model based on HOMA-IR,TyG and its derived indexes has certain clinical application value in the screening of NAFLD in children.
7.Determination of Trace N-nitrosopropranolol in Propranolol Hydrochloride Sustained Release Tablets by UHPLC-Q-Orbitrap HRMS
Changchuan GUO ; Songsong WEN ; Dengyi LYU ; Weijian WANG ; Shujuan YANG ; Chong NIU ; Yuwen XU
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(4):628-633
Objective To establish a ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography-orbitrap high-resolution mass spectrometry(UHPLC-Orbitrap HRMS)method for the determination of the genotoxic impurity N-nitroso propranolol(NPPN)in propranolol hydrochloride sustained-release tablets.Methods The test sample was ultrasonically extracted using methanol as the solvent,then centrifuged and filtered before injection analysis.Chromatographic separation was performed using a 2.7 μm particle size C18 UHPLC column with a mobile phase of 0.1%formic acid(A)in water and 0.1%formic acid(B)in acetonitrile,using gradient elution.Mass spectrometry was conducted with an HESI ion source in positive ion parallel reaction monitoring(PRM)scan mode,monitoring the NPPN fragment ion at m/z 72.080 8,and quantification was performed using the standard curve method.Results The calibration curve was in good linearity in the range of 0.51-20.30 ng·mL-1 with excellent correlation coefficient(r)of 0.9999.The recoveries of NPPN at three levels(low,medium,and high)were in the range of 95.4%~98.3%,while the RSDs were from 2.5%to 4.2%.The limit of detection(LOD)was 0.20 ng·mL-1 while the limit of quantitfication(LOQ)was 0.51 ng·mL-1.This analytical method was used to determine NPPN in six batches of propranolol hydrochloride sustained release tablet samples.NPPN was detected in all six samples,among which the detection amount of 3 batches have exceeded the acceptable limit.Conclusion This method is sensitive,accurate,and fast,making it useful for pharmaceutical companies in controlling production processes and providing robust technical support for regulatory authorities.
8.Development and preliminary clinical evaluation of an optical digital border molding technique for soft tissue movement boundary in edentulous jaws
Xinkai XU ; Kehui DENG ; Sukun TIAN ; Hu CHEN ; Weiwei LI ; Xing SU ; Xiaobo ZHAO ; Xiaojun CHEN ; Chao MA ; Yongjie JIA ; Shujuan XIAO ; Yuchun SUN
Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2025;60(6):611-617
Objective:To address the critical issue of missing dynamic border molding information in edentulous direct digital impression technology, this study explores innovative digital solutions and conducts preliminary application validation.Methods:Based on the myostatic line theory, a methodology was established: intraoral scanner (IOS) high-frequency video was utilized to dynamically capture functional molding data of soft tissues, integrated with a self-developed mobility gradient recognition algorithm to achieve dynamic threshold segmentation between the muscle dynamic zone and myostatic zone, termed "optical digital molding technology". Ten edentulous patients with well-fitting complete dentures, treated at the Department of Prosthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology from January 2024 to December 2024, were enrolled. The standard deviation between the muscle static line (generated by mobility gradient algorithm with thresholds of 0.3-0.7 mm) and the denture border curve was analyzed to optimize the dynamic threshold, followed by single-case clinical validation.Results:Among the mobility thresholds of 0.3-0.7 mm, the 0.5 mm threshold yielded the smallest standard deviation between the myostatic line and denture border. Clinical validation demonstrated that dentures designed with this threshold exhibited no displacement during dynamic functional tests, with marginal sealing meeting clinical standards.Conclusions:The optical digital border molding technique for edentulous soft tissue boundaries translates the myostatic line theory into quantifiable parameters for the first time. Based on data from 10 cases, a mobility threshold of 0.5 mm is recommended for clinical application.
9.Determination of Trace N-nitrosopropranolol in Propranolol Hydrochloride Sustained Release Tablets by UHPLC-Q-Orbitrap HRMS
Changchuan GUO ; Songsong WEN ; Dengyi LYU ; Weijian WANG ; Shujuan YANG ; Chong NIU ; Yuwen XU
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(4):628-633
Objective To establish a ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography-orbitrap high-resolution mass spectrometry(UHPLC-Orbitrap HRMS)method for the determination of the genotoxic impurity N-nitroso propranolol(NPPN)in propranolol hydrochloride sustained-release tablets.Methods The test sample was ultrasonically extracted using methanol as the solvent,then centrifuged and filtered before injection analysis.Chromatographic separation was performed using a 2.7 μm particle size C18 UHPLC column with a mobile phase of 0.1%formic acid(A)in water and 0.1%formic acid(B)in acetonitrile,using gradient elution.Mass spectrometry was conducted with an HESI ion source in positive ion parallel reaction monitoring(PRM)scan mode,monitoring the NPPN fragment ion at m/z 72.080 8,and quantification was performed using the standard curve method.Results The calibration curve was in good linearity in the range of 0.51-20.30 ng·mL-1 with excellent correlation coefficient(r)of 0.9999.The recoveries of NPPN at three levels(low,medium,and high)were in the range of 95.4%~98.3%,while the RSDs were from 2.5%to 4.2%.The limit of detection(LOD)was 0.20 ng·mL-1 while the limit of quantitfication(LOQ)was 0.51 ng·mL-1.This analytical method was used to determine NPPN in six batches of propranolol hydrochloride sustained release tablet samples.NPPN was detected in all six samples,among which the detection amount of 3 batches have exceeded the acceptable limit.Conclusion This method is sensitive,accurate,and fast,making it useful for pharmaceutical companies in controlling production processes and providing robust technical support for regulatory authorities.
10.Analysis of risk factors and Nomogram construction for NAFLD in obese children
Shujuan ZHANG ; Yanfei TANG ; Feng ZHU ; Yiqun TENG ; Hongwei XU
China Modern Doctor 2025;63(29):10-14,22
Objective To explore the risk factors of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)in obese children,and evaluate the diagnostic value of each index for NAFLD and establish a Nomogram prediction model.Methods A total of 207 obese children admitted at Department of Pediatrics the Second Hospital of Jiaxing from January 2022 to January 2025 were selected.These children were divided into two groups based on NAFLD diagnosis:non-NAFLD group(n=99)and NAFLD group(n=108).Differences in gender,age,body mass index(BMI),and related metabolic indicators were compared between two groups.Logistic regression was employed to analyze potential risk factors for NAFLD development,while receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve and Nomograms were used to evaluate the predictive value of different factors for NAFLD.Results ROC curve analysis demonstrated diagnostic value for NAFLD in triglyceride-glucose index(TyG),triglyceride-to-cholesterol ratio,TyG-waist circumference,and TyG-BMI.Among these,the area under the curve(AUC)of TyG showed the highest value of 0.713,with an optimal cutoff of 8.189,sensitivity of 50.5%and specificity of 83.3%.Univariate Logistic regression analysis revealed multiple insulin resistance indicators associated with NAFLD development.Multivariate analysis identified homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance(HOMA-IR)and TyG as independent risk factors,with TyG showing the best predictive value(OR=3.038 95%CI:1.089-8.475,P<0.05).The constructed Nomogram prediction model demonstrated strong comprehensive discriminant capability(AUC=0.742).Conclusion The Nomogram model based on HOMA-IR,TyG and its derived indexes has certain clinical application value in the screening of NAFLD in children.

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