1.The application value of ERAS in perioperative management of endoscopic treatment for rNPC patients
Chongqing Medicine 2025;54(10):2401-2406
Objective To explore the application value and influencing factors of the enhanced recovery surgery(ERAS)concept in perioperative management of patients with recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma(rNPC)undergoing endoscopic treatment.Methods A total of 120 patients diagnosed with rNPC from No-vember 2022 to November 2023 were selected and divided into a routine nursing group and an ERAS group,with 60 cases in each group.The routine nursing group received perioperative care according to the hospital's routine procedures,while the ERAS group received perioperative management according to ERAS.Video per-spective swallowing function test(VFSS),Wada drinking water test(WST),and functional assessment of cancer therapy-head and neck(FACT-H&N)were used to evaluate the swallowing movement,swallowing difficulties,and quality of life of patients with head and neck tumors.Visual analog scale(VAS)was used to assess pain levels and record patient hospitalization and bed rest time.The importance of ERAS management was verify in the prognosis and rehabilitation process of this type of patient using generalized estimation equa-tions(GEE)and random forest algorithm(RF).Results ERAS group had significantly better oral transport time,swallowing function initiation time,and time interval through the cricopharyngeal muscle in VFSS com-pared to the conventional nursing group,with statistical significance(P<0.05).The WST score of the ERAS group was lower than that of the conventional nursing group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).Three months after surgery,except social/family and emotional conditions,the FACT-H&N scores of both groups of patients decreased significantly compared to preoperative levels,and the physiological condition score,core scale total score,head and neck module score,and scale total score of the ERAS group were higher than those of the conventional nursing group(P<0.05).Six months after surgery,the total scores of the core scale,head and neck module,and scale in the ERAS group were significantly higher than those in the conventional nursing group(P<0.05).The hospitalization time and bed rest time of the ERAS group were significantly shorter than those of the conventional nursing group,and the VAS score was signifi-cantly lower than that of the conventional nursing group,with statistical significance(P<0.05).The GEE and RF validation results showed that the hospitalization time(OR=1.242,95%CI:1.175-1.762),total score of the scale(OR=0.899,95%CI:0.323-0.994),orofacial transit time(OR=1.113,95%CI:1.013-1.503),onset time of swallowing function(OR=1.365,95%CI:1.278-1.945),and WST score(OR=1.326,95%CI:1.023-1.965)were the five items with the best improvement effect in the ERAS group.Con-clusion ERAS management can effectively improve the prognosis and quality of life of rNPC patients after endoscopic surgery.
2.BIRC5 Is a Potential Biomarker Associated with Immune System Infiltration in Glioma
Xitong YANG ; Yuanyuan ZHANG ; Fuhui DUAN ; Siying LI ; Guangming WANG
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society 2025;68(2):184-201
Objective:
: Baculovirus inhibitory of apoptosis repeat-containing 5 (BIRC5) is critically implicated in various types of tumors. However, the specific mechanisms by which it operates in glioma are yet to be fully understood.
Methods:
: The data sourced from The Cancer Genome Atlas and Gene Expression Omnibus were merged and analyzed using the R software to investigate the relationship between BIRC5 expression and prognosis and diagnosis outcomes. This exploration was conducted utilizing various biological information repositories. The correlation between BIRC5 and immunity was obtained based on TIMER and TISIDB databases.
Results:
: Gliomas displayed a markedly elevated level of BIRC5 expression compared to adjacent tissues. Patients with glioma who exhibit elevated levels of BIRC5 experience poorer prognoses and shorter survival times. Subgroup classification further revealed that heightened expression of BIRC5 led to diminished overall survival. Analysis of logistic regression and COX indicated that expression of BIRC5 serves as a risk factor in glioma development. Functional enrichment pathways showed that the 72 hub genes related to BIRC5 were mainly closely related to nuclear division, spindle, tubulin binding, and cell cycle in glioma patients. BBIRC5 methylation suggested that BIRC5 might influence the immune response regulation and the tumor microenvironment within gliomas. BIRC5 is associated with many chemicals. Additionally, studies conducted using cell experiments and pathological sections have consistently shown that BIRC5 expression is higher in tumor cells compared to normal cells and tissues.
Conclusion
: BIRC5 holds promise as a valuable tool in the diagnosis, prognosis, and management of gliomas.
3.Interaction between immune microenvironment and bone aging and treatment strategies
Jianxu WANG ; Zihao DONG ; Zishuai HUANG ; Siying LI ; Guang YANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(30):6509-6519
BACKGROUND:Bone microenvironment is also rich in various immune cells and cytokines,which are closely related to bone cells and form an interactive network.Therefore,bone aging is not only caused by the senescence of osteocytes,but also accelerated by age-related changes in the immune system.OBJECTIVE:To review the age-related changes of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells,osteoblasts,osteoclasts,and immune cells in the bone microenvironment,emphasize the key role of the immune microenvironment in bone aging,and the potential of immunotherapy in the treatment of bone aging.METHODS:We searched PubMed and China National Knowledge Infrastructure for articles on the interaction between bone cell senescence and immune cell senescence using"osteocytes,bone aging,immune microenvironment,immune cells,cytokines,immunosenescence,immunotherapy"as Chinese and English search terms.According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria,128 articles were finally included in the review.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Bone aging is a common pathological condition in the elderly,characterized by the interaction of multiple biological processes,among which immune factors play a key role.The cells,molecules,and signaling pathways in the immune microenvironment together constitute a complex network,and the imbalance of this network will accelerate the process of bone aging.The combination of anti-cellular aging and immunotherapy may bring new methods for the treatment of bone aging diseases,including the removal of senescent cells,targeted drugs for senescence-related secretory phenotypes,targeted therapy of inflammatory cytokines,immune cell regulation therapy,stem cell therapy,and molecular therapy.To more effectively and reasonably remove senescent cells,a deeper understanding of the mechanism of senescent cells is needed,which will help to identify senescent cells more accurately.Immunotherapy shows great potential and prospects in the treatment of bone aging,but there are some potential risks.It is believed that with the advancement of science and technology,people can more accurately understand the genetic information and immune status of the human body and develop more personalized immunotherapy plans.
4.Influence of irregular shape of hematoma on postoperative re-bleeding and prognosis in patients with spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage undergoing craniotomy for hematoma evacuation
Yuanyuan FU ; Li LUO ; Jinhua YANG ; Likun WANG ; Lian HE ; Guofeng WU ; Siying REN ; Shiqi LIN
Chinese Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2025;22(9):601-611
Objective To explore the impact of irregular shape of head CT hematomas on postoperative re-bleeding and prognosis of patients with spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage(ICH)who undergo craniotomy for hematoma evacuation.Methods We retrospectively enrolled consecutive patients with ICH who underwent craniotomy for hematoma evacuation in the Department of Neurosurgery of the Second People's Hospital of Guiyang Affiliated to Guizhou Medical University from January 2019 to June 2024.Baseline and clinical data were collected form the patients,including age,gender,smoking history,drinking history,hypertension,diabetes,history of anticoagulant use,admission systolic and diastolic blood pressure,admission National Institutes of Health stroke scale(NIHSS)score,Glasgow coma scale(GCS)score,time from onset to the first head CT,neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio(NLR),and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio(PLR).Admission head CT scans were used to assess hematoma shape(regular or irregular),hematoma location(basal ganglia,lobar,multifocal),hematoma volume,perihematomal edema volume,the presence of midline shift,and intraventricular extension.Volume of the hematoma was assessed 2 days after surgery.Postoperative re-bleeding is defined as an increase in the volume of the hematoma by 12.5 ml compared to the previous postoperative CT scan within 2 weeks after surgery,or the reappearance of high-density areas in the focal area of the head CT scan during follow-up after complete hematoma clearance.Conduct patients follow-ups via telephone at 6 months postoperatively to assess their modified Rankin scale(mRS)scores.The sliding dichotomy method was applied to define prognosis based on the patients' baseline characteristics and disease severity.The prognostic score was calculated using formula:10 × admission GCS score-age-0.64 × admission hematoma volume.A prognostic score>27.672 was considered potentially favorable,while a score ≤ 27.672 was considered potentially unfavorable.For patients with a potentially favorable prognosis,an mRS score of 0-2 was defined as a good outcome,and a score of 3-6 as a poor outcome.For those with a potentially unfavorable prognosis,an mRS score of 0-3 was defined as a good outcome,and a score of 4-6 as a poor outcome.In the comparison of baseline and clinical data between patients with regular and irregular hematoma shapes,factors with P<0.05 were included in propensity score matching(PSM)to adjust for confounding variables.A 1∶1 matching was performed using the nearest neighbor method with a caliper value set to 0.25.Variables with statistically significant differences between groups after PSM matching were included in the multivariate Logistic regression analysis to identify influencing factors for postoperative re-bleeding and poor prognosis in ICH patients undergoing craniotomy hematoma evacuation.The predictive value of irregular hematoma shape for postoperative rebleeding and poor prognosis in ICH patients was analyzed using receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve analysis.Results(1)A total of 440 ICH patients were enrolled,including 342 males and 98 females,aged from 20 to 84 years with a mean age of(56±12)years.Statistically significant differences were observed in baseline and clinical data between patients with regular and irregular hematoma shapes before PSM,including age,admission GCS score,NIHSS score,NLR,proportion of patients with hematoma rupture into ventricles,preoperative hematoma volume,proportion of patients with midline shift,preoperative volume of hematoma surrounding edema,proportion of patients with hematoma located in multiple sites,and postoperative 2-day hematoma volume(all P<0.05).After propensity score matching of these factors,298 ICH patients were included in the statistical analysis,comprising 228 males and 70 females,with an age range of 20 to 84 years and a mean age of(57±12)years.Following PSM,no statistically significant differences were observed in the baseline and clinical characteristics between patients with irregular and regular hematoma shapes(all P>0.05).(2)After propensity score matching,28 patients experienced postoperative re-bleeding while 270 did not.Significant differences were observed between the two groups in the following factors:proportion of patients with a history of anticoagulant use,admission PLR,NLR,irregular hematoma shape,and hematoma volume at 2 days after operation(all P<0.05).No statistically significant differences were found in the remaining baseline and clinical characteristics(all P>0.05).Using postoperative re-bleeding as the dependent variable and incorporating factors with P<0.05 from the univariate analysis as independent variables,multivariate Logistic regression analysis identified irregular hematoma shape(OR,2.821,95%CI 1.142-6.968,P=0.025)and larger hematoma volume at 2 days post-operation(OR,1.062,95%CI 1.026-1.099,P<0.01)as independent risk factors for re-bleeding following intracranial hematoma evacuation in ICH patients.ROC curve analysis demonstrated that irregular hematoma shape predicted postoperative re-bleeding with an area under the curve(AUC)of 0.62,showing a sensitivity of 71.4%and a specificity of 52.2%.(3)After propensity score matching,174 patients had poor prognosis while 124 had good prognosis.Significant intergroup differences were observed in age,admission GCS score,NIHSS score,irregular hematoma shape,proportion of patients with hematomas located in the basal ganglia and cerebral lobes,and hematoma volume at 2 days post-operation(all P<0.05).No statistically significant differences were found in the remaining baseline and clinical characteristics(all P>0.05).Using poor prognosis as the dependent variable and incorporating factors with P<0.05 from univariate analysis as independent variables,multivariate Logistic regression analysis revealed that advanced age(OR,1.039,95%CI 1.015-1.064,P=0.002),high admission NIHSS score(OR,1.068,95%CI 1.025-1.113,P=0.002),irregular hematoma shape(OR,2.675,95%CI 1.582-4.524,P<0.01),and larger hematoma volume at 2 days post-operation(OR,1.033,95%CI 1.002-1.064,P=0.038)were independent risk factors for poor prognosis.Conversely,lobar hematoma location(OR,0.192,95%CI 0.073-0.504,P<0.01)was identified as a protective factor.ROC curve analysis showed that irregular hematoma shape predicted poor prognosis after intracranial hematoma evacuation with an AUC of 0.61,demonstrating a sensitivity of 59.2%and specificity of 62.9%.Conclusion Irregular hematoma shape on head CT is an independent risk factor for both postoperative re-bleeding and poor prognosis in ICH patients undergoing craniotomy for hematoma evacuation.
5.Value of artificial intelligence in assisting ultrasound residents training for the identification,measurement and diagnosis of fetal nuchal translucency thickness
Liqun FENG ; Siying LIANG ; Rongbo LING ; Chengcheng WU ; Naimin SUN ; Chunya JI ; Yuanji ZHANG ; Xin YANG ; Dong NI ; Xuedong DENG ; Linliang YIN
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2025;34(7):579-585
Objective:To explore the clinical application value of artificial intelligence(AI)-assisted training in enhancing the accuracy of nuchal translucency(NT)identification,standardization of measurement,and diagnostic efficacy for abnormalities among ultrasound residents.Methods:A retrospective collection of 300 standard fetal NT ultrasound images was conducted at the Center for Medical Ultrasound,Suzhou Hospital Affiliated of Nanjing Medical University from January 2018 to June 2024. The AI model performed NT measurements and diagnoses once. Four sonographers of different seniority levels(including two resident physicians)independently conducted NT measurements and diagnoses twice. Prior to the experiment,the middle-age and resident sonographers had uniformly completed traditional theory training. Following the first independent measurements,the two resident sonographers received additional AI-assisted training,after which all 4 sonographers performed the second independent measurements. A fetal medicine expert evaluated blindly all the results and compared the differences in NT recognition accuracy,measurement standard rate and diagnosis accuracy between the middle-age sonographer(traditional training only)and two resident sonographers(traditional + AI-assisted training).Results:For the middle-aged sonographer who only received traditional lecture-based training,the accuracy of NT recognition,standardization rate of measurement,or diagnostic accuracy were not significantly improved befroe and after the training,and the diffrence was not statistically significant( χ2=0.189,1.887,0.326;all P>0.05). In contrast,the second-year resident(Resident 2)and first-year resident(Resident 1),who received both traditional lecture-based training and AI training,demonstrated some improvements in the accuracy of NT measurement site recognition,though the differences were not statistically significant( χ2=1.301,2.418;all P>0.05). However,both residents did significant improvements in the standardization rate of NT measurement( χ2=25.768,17.035;all P<0.05). In terms of diagnostic accuracy,Resident 1 did significant improvement( χ2=10.180, P<0.05),while Resident 2 also did some improvement,though the difference was not statistically significant( χ2=2.573, P>0.05). Conclusions:The AI-assisted training system enhances the ability of ultrasound resident sonographers to recognize,measure,and diagnose NT,providing a novel and efficient training model for standardized residency training in ultrasound specialties.
6.Study on artificial intelligence-based ultrasound diagnosis and auxiliary decision-making for ovarian tumors
Chunli QIU ; Yanlin CHEN ; Yuanji ZHANG ; Haotian LIN ; Xiaoyi PAN ; Siying LIANG ; Xiang CONG ; Xin LIU ; Zhen MA ; Cai ZANG ; Xin YANG ; Dong NI ; Guowei TAO
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2025;34(7):608-615
Objective:To apply artificial intelligence(AI)in classifying ovarian tumors on ultrasound images,and compare the diagnostic results of several sonographers with varying seniority levels.Methods:A total of 645 patients diagnosed with adnexal masses via gynecological ultrasound examination at Qilu Hospital of Shandong University from January 2021 to December 2024 were enrolled. Three deep learning architectures,i.e.,Alexnet,Densenet121,and Resnet50 were developed and used to internally test the classification effectiveness of ovarian tumors,while the optimal model was selected for external testing. Two junior sonographers and two senior sonographers were recruited to independently diagnose ovarian tumors in the external test dataset. Subsequently,the benign and malignant results of the model's predictions were disclosed to each sonographer,and their revised diagnoses on the same external test data in combination with the best AI model were recorded.Results:The optimal model achieved an accuracy of 0.941,sensitivity of 0.936,and specificity of 0.944 on the internal test dataset,and maintained robust performance on the external test dataset with accuracy of 0.891,sensitivity of 0.880,and specificity of 0.907. Compared to junior sonographers,the optimal model demonstrated significantly higher sensitivity in discriminating benign from malignant ovarian tumors(0.880 vs. 0.723,0.602;all P<0.05). No statistically significant difference was observed in diagnostic accuracy between the optimal model and senior sonographer 1( P=0.05). With assistance from the optimal model,junior sonographers achieved significant improvements in both sensitivity and specificity(sensitivity:0.723 vs. 0.843,0.602 vs. 0.819;specificity:0.778 vs. 0.833,0.685 vs. 0.741;all P<0.05). Conclusions:The optimal model achieves comparable performance to that of senior sonographers in ovarian tumor classification. With model assistance,the diagnostic performance of junior sonographers is significantly improved.
7.Effect of platelet-rich plasma with different injection times on wound healing of full-thickness skin defect in rabbits
Chaoming YANG ; Ting JIANG ; Qiang LIU ; Zelong YANG ; Siying QING ; Jianbo WEI
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2025;31(4):362-369
Objective:To establish a full-thickness skin defect wound model on rabbit dorsum and to observe the effects of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) with varying injection frequencies on wound healing.Methods:Forty New Zealand white rabbits were used, with two symmetrical 4.0 cm diameter circular full-thickness skin defects created along the spinal axis on each rabbit′s back, yielding 80 wounds. These wounds were randomly divided into 8 groups (4 experimental and 4 control groups, 10 wounds per group) using a random number table. Experimental group 1 and control group 1 received a single injection of autologous PRP or normal saline at the time of wound creation. Experimental group 2 and control group 2 received two injections at the time of wound creation and on day 5. Experimental group 3 and control group 3 received three injections at the time of wound creation and on day 5, day 10. Experimental group 4 and control group 4 received four injections at the time of wound creation and on day 5, day 10, day 15. Photographic documentation was performed on postoperative day 5, day 10, day 15 and day 20 to evaluate healing progression and calculate wound healing rates. Tissue samples harvested on day 20 underwent hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining, Masson staining, and immunohistochemical staining to measure microvessel density.Results:The wound healing rate of each experimental group was higher than that of each control group. With the increase in the number of PRP injections, the wound healing rate became faster and the wound was closer to normal skin. The wound healing rates of the experimental group 3 and the experimental group 4 were higher than those of the experimental group 2, the experimental group 1, and the four control groups (all P<0.05). However, there was no statistically significant difference in the wound healing rate between the experimental group 3 and the experimental group 4 ( P>0.05). The results of HE staining indicated that with the increase in the number of PRP injections, there was less infiltration of inflammatory cells and more newly formed capillaries. The results of Masson staining suggested that as the number of PRP injections increased, the arrangement of collagen fibers became more regular. The results of immunohistochemical staining showed that the microvessel density of the four experimental groups was greater than that of the four control groups (all P<0.05). Conclusions:PRP injection enhances wound healing rates. Multiple PRP injections yield superior therapeutic outcomes compared to a single administration.
8.BIRC5 Is a Potential Biomarker Associated with Immune System Infiltration in Glioma
Xitong YANG ; Yuanyuan ZHANG ; Fuhui DUAN ; Siying LI ; Guangming WANG
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society 2025;68(2):184-201
Objective:
: Baculovirus inhibitory of apoptosis repeat-containing 5 (BIRC5) is critically implicated in various types of tumors. However, the specific mechanisms by which it operates in glioma are yet to be fully understood.
Methods:
: The data sourced from The Cancer Genome Atlas and Gene Expression Omnibus were merged and analyzed using the R software to investigate the relationship between BIRC5 expression and prognosis and diagnosis outcomes. This exploration was conducted utilizing various biological information repositories. The correlation between BIRC5 and immunity was obtained based on TIMER and TISIDB databases.
Results:
: Gliomas displayed a markedly elevated level of BIRC5 expression compared to adjacent tissues. Patients with glioma who exhibit elevated levels of BIRC5 experience poorer prognoses and shorter survival times. Subgroup classification further revealed that heightened expression of BIRC5 led to diminished overall survival. Analysis of logistic regression and COX indicated that expression of BIRC5 serves as a risk factor in glioma development. Functional enrichment pathways showed that the 72 hub genes related to BIRC5 were mainly closely related to nuclear division, spindle, tubulin binding, and cell cycle in glioma patients. BBIRC5 methylation suggested that BIRC5 might influence the immune response regulation and the tumor microenvironment within gliomas. BIRC5 is associated with many chemicals. Additionally, studies conducted using cell experiments and pathological sections have consistently shown that BIRC5 expression is higher in tumor cells compared to normal cells and tissues.
Conclusion
: BIRC5 holds promise as a valuable tool in the diagnosis, prognosis, and management of gliomas.
9.BIRC5 Is a Potential Biomarker Associated with Immune System Infiltration in Glioma
Xitong YANG ; Yuanyuan ZHANG ; Fuhui DUAN ; Siying LI ; Guangming WANG
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society 2025;68(2):184-201
Objective:
: Baculovirus inhibitory of apoptosis repeat-containing 5 (BIRC5) is critically implicated in various types of tumors. However, the specific mechanisms by which it operates in glioma are yet to be fully understood.
Methods:
: The data sourced from The Cancer Genome Atlas and Gene Expression Omnibus were merged and analyzed using the R software to investigate the relationship between BIRC5 expression and prognosis and diagnosis outcomes. This exploration was conducted utilizing various biological information repositories. The correlation between BIRC5 and immunity was obtained based on TIMER and TISIDB databases.
Results:
: Gliomas displayed a markedly elevated level of BIRC5 expression compared to adjacent tissues. Patients with glioma who exhibit elevated levels of BIRC5 experience poorer prognoses and shorter survival times. Subgroup classification further revealed that heightened expression of BIRC5 led to diminished overall survival. Analysis of logistic regression and COX indicated that expression of BIRC5 serves as a risk factor in glioma development. Functional enrichment pathways showed that the 72 hub genes related to BIRC5 were mainly closely related to nuclear division, spindle, tubulin binding, and cell cycle in glioma patients. BBIRC5 methylation suggested that BIRC5 might influence the immune response regulation and the tumor microenvironment within gliomas. BIRC5 is associated with many chemicals. Additionally, studies conducted using cell experiments and pathological sections have consistently shown that BIRC5 expression is higher in tumor cells compared to normal cells and tissues.
Conclusion
: BIRC5 holds promise as a valuable tool in the diagnosis, prognosis, and management of gliomas.
10.BIRC5 Is a Potential Biomarker Associated with Immune System Infiltration in Glioma
Xitong YANG ; Yuanyuan ZHANG ; Fuhui DUAN ; Siying LI ; Guangming WANG
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society 2025;68(2):184-201
Objective:
: Baculovirus inhibitory of apoptosis repeat-containing 5 (BIRC5) is critically implicated in various types of tumors. However, the specific mechanisms by which it operates in glioma are yet to be fully understood.
Methods:
: The data sourced from The Cancer Genome Atlas and Gene Expression Omnibus were merged and analyzed using the R software to investigate the relationship between BIRC5 expression and prognosis and diagnosis outcomes. This exploration was conducted utilizing various biological information repositories. The correlation between BIRC5 and immunity was obtained based on TIMER and TISIDB databases.
Results:
: Gliomas displayed a markedly elevated level of BIRC5 expression compared to adjacent tissues. Patients with glioma who exhibit elevated levels of BIRC5 experience poorer prognoses and shorter survival times. Subgroup classification further revealed that heightened expression of BIRC5 led to diminished overall survival. Analysis of logistic regression and COX indicated that expression of BIRC5 serves as a risk factor in glioma development. Functional enrichment pathways showed that the 72 hub genes related to BIRC5 were mainly closely related to nuclear division, spindle, tubulin binding, and cell cycle in glioma patients. BBIRC5 methylation suggested that BIRC5 might influence the immune response regulation and the tumor microenvironment within gliomas. BIRC5 is associated with many chemicals. Additionally, studies conducted using cell experiments and pathological sections have consistently shown that BIRC5 expression is higher in tumor cells compared to normal cells and tissues.
Conclusion
: BIRC5 holds promise as a valuable tool in the diagnosis, prognosis, and management of gliomas.

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