1.Evidence-based evaluation and hierarchical management of off-label use of 5-aminolevulinic acid in photodynamic therapy
Jing MA ; Tingting LIU ; Xiaoshuang GOU ; Xue YANG ; Chen LI ; Fang LIU ; Yao LIU
China Pharmacy 2026;37(8):1056-1061
OBJECTIVE To provide reference for medical institutions to establish the record management mode and review rules of off-label use of 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) in photodynamic therapy based on the level of evidence. METHODS All ALA-containing outpatient prescriptions in the rational drug use system in our hospital from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025 were retrospectively collected. Based on the drug instructions, the current status of off-label use of ALA in photodynamic therapy was identified . The relevant studies in Micromedex, PubMed, CNKI, Wanfang Data and other databases were systematically searched as the relevant evidence-based evidence of ALA off-label use. According to the Off-label Drug Use Filing Standard of the hospital,the evidence-based evaluation method was used to evaluate the evidence-based evidence of ALA off-label use and carry out hierarchical management. RESULTS A total of 1 803 effective prescriptions were included, of which 676 (37.49%) were off-label use, distributed in the dermatology department (564 prescriptions,83.43%) and the plastic surgery department (112 prescriptions,16.57%). All 676 prescriptions were off-indications medication, involving ten types of skin diseases, primarily including moderate to severe acne (39.94%), skin warts (25.44%), Bowen’s disease (11.98%), and others. According to evidence-based evidence,off-label uses such as moderate to severe acne, actinic keratosis, and Bowen’s disease were managed according to the evidence categoryⅠ orⅡ.The uses of extramammary Paget’s disease and rosacea were managed according to the evidence category Ⅲ.The uses of lichen sclerosus and keloids were managed according to the evidence category Ⅳ.The results of evidence-based evaluation showed that 92.01% of off-label use in our hospital had high-level evidence-based support ( evidence category was gradeⅠ-Ⅱ). CONCLUSIONS Off-label uses supported by high-level evidence, such as moderate to severe acne, skin warts, and Bowen’s disease, can be managed under filing category Ⅰ or Ⅱ. For the use of lichen sclerosus and keloids, evidence-based evidence is insufficient and should be strictly restricted.The vast majority of ALA off-label use in our hospital has sufficient evidence-based basis.
2.Electronic picture books for children with autism spectrum disorder based on Creative Problem Solving model: construction and intervention
Huili SHE ; Wenzhu CAI ; Yu JIANG ; Tingting FANG ; Wenpei ZHANG ; Ruting SHEN
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2025;31(2):141-149
ObjectiveTo establish an educational intervention framework of electronic picture books for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) based on Creative Problem Solving (CPS) model, and observe the effect on social function. MethodsElectronic picture books were designed using CPS model, including the program of reading, interactive animation design and associated artistic activities. From March to June, 2023, 24 children with mild to moderate ASD were recruited from Maanshan Institute of Special Education, and randomly assigned into experimental group 1 (CPS-based cognitive picture book interventions, n = 8), experimental group 2 (CPS-based social picture book interventions, n = 8) and control group (Bloom's Taxonomy-based picture book interventions, n = 8), and received the interventions for four weeks, with a total of twelve times. They were assessed with speech, social, perceptual and health behavior using Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (ATEC) before and after treatment, and the differences were calculated. ResultsThere was a significant difference among the groups in the social and perceptual scores differences (F > 4.344, P < 0.05) and a near-significant difference in the health behaviour score difference (F = 2.921, P = 0.076). Post Hoc test showed that the differences in social scores were higher in both experimental groups than in the control group (P < 0.05); the difference in perceptual scores was significantly higher in experimental group 1 than in experimental group 2 (P < 0.01), but there was no significant difference with the control group (P > 0.05); the difference in health behavior scores was higher in experimental group 2 than in the control (P < 0.05), and the difference in experimental group 1 was slightly higher than in the control group (P = 0.072). ConclusionElectronic picture book interventions based on the CPS model may be more effective in enhancing social, perceptual and health behavior in children with ASD, but there may be differences among models.
3.Advances in the application of digital technology in orthodontic monitoring
WANG Qi ; LUO Ting ; LU Wei ; ZHAO Tingting ; HE Hong ; HUA Fang
Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases 2025;33(1):75-81
During orthodontic treatment, clinical monitoring of patients is a crucial factor in determining treatment success. It aids in timely problem detection and resolution, ensuring adherence to the intended treatment plan. In recent years, digital technology has increasingly permeated orthodontic clinical diagnosis and treatment, facilitating clinical decision-making, treatment planning, and follow-up monitoring. This review summarizes recent advancements in digital technology for monitoring orthodontic tooth movement, related complications, and appliance-wearing compliance. It aims to provide insights for researchers and clinicians to enhance the application of digital technology in orthodontics, improve treatment outcomes, and optimize patient experience. The digitization of diagnostic data and the visualization of dental models make chair-side follow-up monitoring more convenient, accurate, and efficient. At the same time, the emergence of remote monitoring technology allows orthodontists to promptly identify oral health issues in patients and take corresponding measures. Furthermore, the multimodal data fusion method offers valuable insights into the monitoring of the root-alveolar relationship. Artificial intelligence technology has made initial strides in automating the identification of orthodontic tooth movement, associated complications, and patient compliance evaluation. Sensors are effective tools for monitoring patient adherence and providing data-driven support for clinical decision-making. The application of digital technology in orthodontic monitoring holds great promise. However, challenges like technical bottlenecks, ethical considerations, and patient acceptance remain.
4.Fecal microbiota transplantation regulates the composition of intestinal-derived estrogens and their metabolites : a study on the correlation with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Wanli Li ; Xueping Qi ; Shuqi Cong ; Wanting Zhang ; Tingting Zhang ; Sheng Wang ; Haiming Fang ; Jiyue Wen ; Jiajia Wang
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2025;60(8):1423-1431
Objective :
To investigate the impact of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) on the composition of 15 intestinal-derived estrogens and their metabolites (EMs) and its correlation with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) .
Methods:
Thirty male C57BL/6J mice were divided into a normal control group (Control) , a high- sugar high-fat diet combined with low-dose CCl4 -induced NAFLD model group ( Model) , and a group of model mice treated with fecal microbiota from normal female mice (FMT) . After 17 weeks of modeling , liver pathology in each group was observed using HE staining , biochemical methods were used to measure serum alanine aminotrans- ferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels , as well as hepatic triglyceride (TG) and total choles- terol (TC) levels. and the content of 15 EMs in portal vein serum was detected using ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS) . The correlation between disease phenotype and intesti- nal EMs was analyzed using Pearson ′s method.
Results:
The NAFLD model was successfully established , and the FMT group showed improved liver structure and morphology , with significant decreases in liver function and hepatic lipids compared to the Model group. In NAFLD mice , the contents of E1 , E2 , and their 2- and 4-position metabo- lites in portal vein blood serum was reduced compared to normal mice , while the content of most 16- and 17-posi- tion metabolites ( except 16α-OHE1) increased compared to normal mice. Correlation analysis showed that ALT was strongly positively correlated with E3 and 17-epiE3 , and strongly negatively correlated with E1 , E2 , 4- MeOE1 , and 16α-OHE1 . The TC was strongly positively correlated with 17-epiE3 and strongly negatively correla- ted with E1 , 4-MeOE1 , and 16α-OHE1 .
Conclusion
FMT restores the disrupted composition of intestinal EMs and improves NAFLD.
5.The effect and bleeding correlation analysis of ultrasound bone knife combined with high-speed gas turbine method in mandibular impacted third molar extraction surgery
Lin SHEN ; Na ZHAO ; Tingting WANG ; Fang ZHANG ; Ming WANG
China Medical Equipment 2025;22(4):79-83
Objective:To explore the effect of ultrasound bone knife combined with high-speed gas turbine method in mandibular impacted third molar extraction surgery,and conduct relevant analysis for bleeding situation.Methods:A total of 152 patients who underwent mandibular impacted third molar extraction surgery at Beijing First Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine from April 2023 to April 2024 were retrospectively selected.They were divided into an observation group and a control group based on the different types of used instruments during the operation,with 76 cases in each group.The observation group used ultrasound bone knife combined with high-speed gas turbine method,while the control group only used high-speed gas turbine.The general information,incidence of intraoperative complications,surgical time,visual analogue scale(VAS)for pain assessment,degree of alveolar damage,patient's satisfaction,the number of patients with postoperative complications,intraoperative bleeding volume,postoperative bleeding time,and hemostatic effect were compared between two groups.Results:The incidence of complications included loosening of adjacent tooth,fracture or displacement of adjacent tooth,root fracture,and fracture of lingual bone plate in the observation group was 11.84%,which was lower than 23.68%in the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(x2=3.958,P<0.05).Both the surgical time and VAS score of the observation group were lower than those of the control group(t=-7.875,-3.222,P<0.05),and the degree of alveolar damage and the number of patients with postoperative complications in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group,with statistically significant differences(t=-6.500,x2=4.417,P<0.05).The average score of patients'treatment satisfaction in the observation group was significantly higher than that in the control group(t=4.242,P<0.05).Both the intraoperatively blooding loss and the time of postoperative bleeding in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group(t=-3.636,-9.191,P<0.001),and the score of hemostasis effect in the observation group was also better than that in the control group(t=11.744,P<0.001).Conclusion:The effect of ultrasound bone knife combined with high-speed gas turbine method is better for mandibular impacted third molar extraction surgery,which performance is better in the amount of intraoperative bleeding loss,the time of postoperative bleeding,and hemostatic effect.
6.Development of an infectious disease prevention and control management system within Nanning urban medical groups
Tingting CHEN ; Lanxin CHEN ; Chao JIANG ; Fang FANG ; Nian CHEN
Modern Hospital 2025;25(2):298-301
A medical group functions as a network of responsibility among various medical institutions within an urban setting.Group management aids in constructing and refining the region's infectious disease prevention and control network,en-hancing the public health level of the city.This article examined the development of an infectious disease prevention and control management system within the medical group.By implementing a comprehensive organizational framework,standardizing stand-ardized management protocols,advancing information technology infrastructure,enhancing personnel training,promoting collabo-ration between hospital specialists and primary care practitioners,and offering remote support services,the group achieved con-sistent improvements in the management of infectious disease personnel,facilities,and protocols across all tiers.The rate of time-ly reporting rate for infectious diseases increased from 97.25%to 99.93%,while the under-reporting rate decreased from 0.25%to 0.00%,resulting in a reporting completeness rate of 100.00%.Furthermore,the introduction of a hierarchical diagnosis and treatment system led to a reduction referrals for key infectious diseases from 47.19%to 17.43%,thereby significantly enhancing disease management and treatment capabilities.Through this construction,the scale of the medical group's infectious disease prevention and control management system has begun to take shape,laying a solid foundation for the construction of a graded,comprehensive,and major epidemic response system in the region,and providing momentum for the healthy development of the construction of the infectious disease discipline.
7.Effects of KCNQ1OT1 on lipopolysaccharide-induced proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of human periodontal ligament stem cells by targeting miR-218
Siqing WANG ; Maoqi ZHANG ; Tingting HU ; Fang YE
Journal of China Medical University 2025;54(6):559-564
Objective To investigate the effects of the long noncoding RNA(lncRNA),KCNQ1 overlapping transcript 1(KCNQ1OT1),on lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-induced proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of human periodontal ligament stem cells(hPDLSCs)by targeting miR-218.Methods HPDLSCs were cultured in vitro and randomly assigned into hPDLSC,LPS,pcDNA-KCNQ1OT1,pcDN A,miR-218,or miR-NC groups.Cell proliferation and alizarin red staining of the cells were observed.The activity of alkaline phos-phatase,the expression of KCNQ1OT1 and miR-218,the levels of interleukin-1 β(IL-1β),interleukin-6(IL-6),and tumor necrosis factorα(TNF-α),and the expression of osteopontin(OPN),osteocalcin(OCN),Runt-related transcription factor 2(RUNX2),and bone morpho-genetic protein 2(BMP2)in cells were detected.A dual luciferase assay was performed to verify the relationship between KCNQ1OT1 and miR-218.Results Compared with the hPDLSC group,the cell proliferation rate,the alkaline phosphatase activity,and the expression of KCNQ1OT1,OPN,OCN,RUNX2,and BMP2 were significantly decreased,while the expression of miR-218 and the levels of IL-1β,IL-6,and TNF-α were significantly increased in the LPS group(P<0.05).Compared with the pcDNA-KCNQ1OT1 group,all the above indicators had the same trend in the miR-218 group(P<0.05).Compared with the LPS group,the cell proliferation rate,the alkaline phos-phatase activity,and the expression of KCNQ1OT1,OPN,OCN,RUNX2,and BMP2 were significantly increased,while the expression of miR-218 and the levels of IL-1β,IL-6,and TNF-α were significantly decreased in the pcDNA-KCNQ1OT1 group(P<0.05).There was a targeting relationship between KCNQ1OT1 and miR-218.The luciferase activity in the KCNQ1OT1-WT+miR-218 group was significantly lower than that in the KCNQ1OT1-WT+miR-NC group(P<0.05).Conclusion KCNQ1OT1 can downregulate miR-218 and promote LPS-induced proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of hPDLSCs.
8.Platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome:a single-center prospective study
Jin HUANG ; Rong LYU ; Wenjun MENG ; Tingting LYU ; Weilin FANG ; Jianwei LYU
Journal of Modern Urology 2025;30(12):1043-1048
Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS). Methods This single-center prospective study involved 97 IC/BPS patients treated in our hospital during Sep.2023 and Apr.2025, who underwent transurethral bladder injection of PRP. The injections were administered once a month for four sessions. The global response assessment (GRA) score,24-hour urinary frequency, maximum single voiding volume, visual analogue scale (VAS) score, O'Leary score, pelvic pain, urgency and frequency (PUF) score, and Zung self-rating anxiety scale (SAS) score were analyzed. Results All 97 patients completed four injections. The GRA score,24-hour urinary frequency, VAS score, O'Leary score and PUF score were improved significantly after treatment (P<0.007). Intraoperative bladder capacity with significant improvement were observed after the first injection (P<0.01), and the maximum urine output were observed after the fourth injection (P<0.007). The SAS score was not significantly improved. Conclusion Repeated PRP injections can effectively alleviate bladder pain, improve frequent and urgent urination symptoms, and increase the bladder capacity.
9.Research progress on macrophages and tumor ferroptosis
Fang LIU ; Tingting FAN ; Xiaoxia MA ; Qinglin LIU ; Che CHEN
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2025;46(9):1121-1125
Macrophages are closely related to tumor progression,and can promote tumor growth and pro-liferation by promoting inflammation,angiogenesis and immunosuppression and so on,as well as killing tumors by directly killing tumor cells and triggering specific immune responses.Iron death,as an iron-depend-ent cell death caused by lipid peroxidation,can effectively kill tumor cells when regulated from the perspective of iron homeostasis,and can also release pro-inflammatory factors,trigger inflammatory reactions,change the survival environment of tumors as well as reduce the immune susceptibility of tumor cells.In recent years,more and more studies have shown that macrophages and iron death are closely related.In this paper,the rela-tionship between macrophages and iron death in terms of their functional properties and targeting of tumors are mainly introduced,and an overview of the functional properties of the two differentiated phenotypes of macrophages for the treatment of iron death in tumors is provided.
10.Assessment of the clinical application of optical navigation technology for precise puncture in sacral neuromodulation surgery?
Ziqin ZHOU ; Xin SONG ; Tingting LYU ; Weilin FANG ; Jin HUANG ; Bo WANG ; Jianwei LYU
Chinese Journal of Urology 2025;46(9):653-660
Objective:To explore the clinical application value of optical navigation system(ONS)-guided sacral neuromodulation(SNM)electrode implantation for precise puncture.Methods:?This study was a randomized,controlled trial. Patients who underwent SNM electrode implantation at the Gongli Hospital,Pudong New Area,Shanghai,from February 2024 to March 2025 were included. Inclusion criteria:aged 18?80 years,meeting the indications recommended by the Chinese expert consensus on the clinical application of sacral neuromodulation or expanded applications,and having completed pelvic CT and MRI examinations to ensure image quality for navigation system use. Exclusion criteria:progressive neurological diseases,severe urinary tract infections,urinary tract obstruction,or other conditions that may affect surgical outcomes and safety. Patients were randomly divided into two groups using a random number table and a single-blind design was implemented. The two groups underwent different puncture guidance methods in the stage Ⅰ surgery,but other treatments and follow-up measures were consistent.The experimental group used ONS-guided puncture with preoperative pelvic CT and MRI scans for multimodal image fusion and 3D reconstruction and software-based puncture path planning for real-time intraoperative guidance. The control group used X-ray-guided cross-positioning,determining the S3 sacral foramen for puncture based on anatomical landmarks with a metal positioning ruler under fluoroscopy. The puncture path was planned using software to achieve real-time intraoperative guidance. Intraoperative indicators(number of punctures,puncture time,electrode contact points,minimum effective voltage,X-ray fluoroscopy time,radiation dose,total surgical time)and postoperative outcomes(complications,pain scores,stage Ⅱ permanent implantation rates)were compared between the two groups to assess the advantages and feasibility of ONS-guided sacral nerve electrode implantation.Results:?A total of 35 patients were included in each group. The experimental group had fewer intraoperative puncture attempts[2.0(2.0,3.0)vs. 5.0(4.0,7.0)]and shorter puncture procedure time[7.5(6.0,10.0)min vs. 14.0(12.0,18.0)min],indicating more accurate and efficient ONS-guided puncture. There was no statistical difference in the number of electrode contact points between the two groups[3.0(3.0,4.0)vs. 3.0(3.5,3.8), P = 0.374],but the experimental group had a lower effective voltage[1.8(1.8,2.5)V vs. 2.5(1.8,3.0)V]and shorter stimulator adjustment time[10.0(8.0,12.0)min vs. 16.0(13.0,20.0)min]. The experimental group had shorter intraoperative X-ray fluoroscopy time[1.6(1.1,2.2)min vs. 4.6(3.8,6.0)min],lower radiation dose[165.8(107.6,205.3)mGy vs. 427.4(325.1,636.5)mGy],shorter total surgical time[52.0(49.0,57.8)min vs. 68.0(62.0,74.0)min],less intraoperative blood loss[4.0(4.0,5.0)ml vs. 6.0(5.0,7.0)ml],and a lower proportion of patients requiring supplemental local anesthesia[14.3%(5/35)vs. 40.0%(14/35)]. The postoperative wound infection rates were not statistically different between the two groups[0 vs. 2.9%(1/35), P = 1.000],but the experimental group had significantly lower pain scores on postoperative day 1[(1.9 ± 1.1)vs.(3.2 ± 1.4)]and a higher stage Ⅱ permanent implantation rate[85.7%(30/35)vs. 65.7%(23/35)],with statistically significant differences( P < 0.05). Conclusions:?ONS-guided SNM electrode implantation reduces the number of puncture attempts,surgical time,and X-ray radiation,effectively lowers the effective voltage,and increases the stage Ⅱ permanent implantation rate.


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