1.The curative effect of HAIC combined with PD1 inhibitors and anti-angiogenesis therapy for advance hepatocellular carcinoma
Shitao LU ; Yapan GUO ; Wencong FENG ; Jun YANG ; Yu YIN ; Zhi LI
Journal of Interventional Radiology 2025;34(7):724-729
Objective To discuss the curative effect of hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy(HAIC)combined with programmed death receptor-1(PD-1)inhibitors and anti-angiogenesis therapy for BCLC stage C hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).Methods The patients with HCC of BCLC stage C,who received HAIC combined with PD-1 inhibitors and anti-angiogenesis therapy at the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University of China from January 2021 to December 2023,were collected for this study.The time from the start of treatment to complete remission(CR)of disease,the dynamic changes in alpha-fetoprotein(AFP)levels and the recurrence during follow-up period were analyzed.The relevant literature of the above triple regimen for HCC was searched from PubMed database and its curative effect was analyzed.Results Of the 214 HCC patients treated with triple therapy regimen,9(4.2%)achieved CR.The time from the start of treatment to CR was 2-10 months.The patients were followed up for 5-20 months.The time of AFP level returning to normal value was from 79 to 259 days.One patient developed recurrence 10 months after CR,and the other 8 patients maintained the CR status.A total of 12 articles were retrieved,the reported CR rates ranged from 0 to 16.5%.Conclusion A CR can be achieved in a few patients with advanced HCC treated with HAIC combined with PD-1 inhibitors and anti-angiogenesis therapy.
2.Identification of a Fetal De Novo Splice Variant in ARCN1 Associated With Growth and Skeletal Abnormalities
Wencong HE ; Zejun YANG ; Jianjian CUI ; Ruilin MA ; Hui TAO ; Yanan LI ; Yin ZHAO
Maternal-Fetal Medicine 2025;07(1):9-14
Objective::To report a fetus with ARCN1-related syndrome caused by a novel de novo heterozygous variant, highlighting the importance of early genetic diagnosis in prenatal care. Methods::The clinical and genetic data of a fetus with a complex combination of clinical signs and a novel de novo heterozygous variant were collected and have been summarized in this study. The potential pathogenic variant was identified throughout the whole exome sequencing and the effects of candidate variants were further validated by a minigene splicing assay. Results::Prenatal systematic ultrasound detected fetal growth restriction. Genetic analysis identified a novel de novo heterozygous variant within the ARCN1 gene—c.1241 +5G>A-located in intron 8. In vitro minigene splicing assays demonstrated that the variant led to two abnormal transcripts. The longer transcript retained 189 base pairs of intron 8, resulting in a truncated protein of 414 amino acids (p.Ser415*). The shorter transcript involved exon 8 skippings, producing a truncated protein of 407 amino acids (p.Ile378Serfs*31). Conclusion::A novel de novo heterozygous variant of the ARCN1 gene, namely NM_001655.5: c.1241 +5G>A, was discovered and identified in a fetus with rhizomelic short stature, microretrognathia, and developmental delays.
3.Multicenter Retrospective Evaluation of the Chinese Expert Consensus Scoring System for the Diagnosis of Obstetrical DIC
Jianjian CUI ; Ziyang LIU ; Wencong HE ; Ruifen SU ; Ruilin MA ; Hui TAO ; Zejun YANG ; Lei SUN ; Shaoqi CHEN ; Yanan LI ; Zhishan JIN ; Yin ZHAO
Maternal-Fetal Medicine 2025;07(4):216-227
Objective::To evaluate the diagnostic efficacy and clinical application of the Obstetrical Chinese Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Scoring System (OCDSS).Methods::This study is a retrospective study that collected 1063 cases from Wuhan Union Hospital, Yichang Central People’s Hospital, and the Central Hospital of Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture between July 2017 and June 2024. These cases were divided into DIC and non-DIC groups based on score standard. Diagnosis of DIC, the rate of hysterectomy, neonatal mortality, and severe asphyxia are the main outcome measures. All the laboratory indicators are all determined by clinical laboratory department of the hospital. Data were expressed as mean ± standard deviation or median (interquartile range) and frequencies. Independent sample t-test or non-parametric test were used to compare measurement data, while the chi-square test was used for count data. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve and area under curve (AUC) were used to test the predictive accuracy. Using univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis to study the high-risk factors. P < 0.050 indicates a statistical significance. Results::Of 1063 participants in this study, 29 participants (2.73%) were diagnosed with obstetrical DIC by OCDSS score standard, and all the participants were diagnosed as DIC with underlying disease. When the Takao, Clark, and Erez score standard is the "gold standard", the OCDSS score standard always shows good sensitivity and specificity, with all the AUC over 0.75. OCDSS score standard also has better predictive of hysterectomy (68.18%, 91.07%, 0.872), severe neonatal asphyxia and death (79.17%, 75.07%, 0.842) than the other three score standards. All the indicators included in the OCDSS score standard contributed to the DIC diagnosis (all the P < 0.001). The indicators in the DIC group were more abnormal than the non-DIC group (all the P < 0.001). Conclusion::OCDSS is a first score standard, especially for pregnancies, it considers the underlying disease, clinical symptoms, and laboratory results. This score system shared a good diagnosis performance for DIC in the Chinese population and may help clinicians make timely decisions.
4.Identification of a Fetal De Novo Splice Variant in ARCN1 Associated With Growth and Skeletal Abnormalities
Wencong HE ; Zejun YANG ; Jianjian CUI ; Ruilin MA ; Hui TAO ; Yanan LI ; Yin ZHAO
Maternal-Fetal Medicine 2025;07(1):9-14
Objective::To report a fetus with ARCN1-related syndrome caused by a novel de novo heterozygous variant, highlighting the importance of early genetic diagnosis in prenatal care. Methods::The clinical and genetic data of a fetus with a complex combination of clinical signs and a novel de novo heterozygous variant were collected and have been summarized in this study. The potential pathogenic variant was identified throughout the whole exome sequencing and the effects of candidate variants were further validated by a minigene splicing assay. Results::Prenatal systematic ultrasound detected fetal growth restriction. Genetic analysis identified a novel de novo heterozygous variant within the ARCN1 gene—c.1241 +5G>A-located in intron 8. In vitro minigene splicing assays demonstrated that the variant led to two abnormal transcripts. The longer transcript retained 189 base pairs of intron 8, resulting in a truncated protein of 414 amino acids (p.Ser415*). The shorter transcript involved exon 8 skippings, producing a truncated protein of 407 amino acids (p.Ile378Serfs*31). Conclusion::A novel de novo heterozygous variant of the ARCN1 gene, namely NM_001655.5: c.1241 +5G>A, was discovered and identified in a fetus with rhizomelic short stature, microretrognathia, and developmental delays.
5.Multicenter Retrospective Evaluation of the Chinese Expert Consensus Scoring System for the Diagnosis of Obstetrical DIC
Jianjian CUI ; Ziyang LIU ; Wencong HE ; Ruifen SU ; Ruilin MA ; Hui TAO ; Zejun YANG ; Lei SUN ; Shaoqi CHEN ; Yanan LI ; Zhishan JIN ; Yin ZHAO
Maternal-Fetal Medicine 2025;07(4):216-227
Objective::To evaluate the diagnostic efficacy and clinical application of the Obstetrical Chinese Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Scoring System (OCDSS).Methods::This study is a retrospective study that collected 1063 cases from Wuhan Union Hospital, Yichang Central People’s Hospital, and the Central Hospital of Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture between July 2017 and June 2024. These cases were divided into DIC and non-DIC groups based on score standard. Diagnosis of DIC, the rate of hysterectomy, neonatal mortality, and severe asphyxia are the main outcome measures. All the laboratory indicators are all determined by clinical laboratory department of the hospital. Data were expressed as mean ± standard deviation or median (interquartile range) and frequencies. Independent sample t-test or non-parametric test were used to compare measurement data, while the chi-square test was used for count data. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve and area under curve (AUC) were used to test the predictive accuracy. Using univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis to study the high-risk factors. P < 0.050 indicates a statistical significance. Results::Of 1063 participants in this study, 29 participants (2.73%) were diagnosed with obstetrical DIC by OCDSS score standard, and all the participants were diagnosed as DIC with underlying disease. When the Takao, Clark, and Erez score standard is the "gold standard", the OCDSS score standard always shows good sensitivity and specificity, with all the AUC over 0.75. OCDSS score standard also has better predictive of hysterectomy (68.18%, 91.07%, 0.872), severe neonatal asphyxia and death (79.17%, 75.07%, 0.842) than the other three score standards. All the indicators included in the OCDSS score standard contributed to the DIC diagnosis (all the P < 0.001). The indicators in the DIC group were more abnormal than the non-DIC group (all the P < 0.001). Conclusion::OCDSS is a first score standard, especially for pregnancies, it considers the underlying disease, clinical symptoms, and laboratory results. This score system shared a good diagnosis performance for DIC in the Chinese population and may help clinicians make timely decisions.
6.Body mass index and body fat rate evaluation of girls aged 6 - 8 years
Chinese Journal of Child Health Care 2024;32(1):79-83
【Objective】 To analyze the measurement of body mass index (BMI) and body fat percentage in girls aged 6 to 8 years, in order to provide a scientific basis for the prevention and treatment of childhood obesity. 【Methods】 The medical examination data of 968 girls with bone age of 6 - 8 years who underwent obesity screening in General Hospital of Northern Quarter Command from January 2022 to July 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. BMI, body fat percentage, nutritional indicators, and obesity rate of girls with bone age of 6 - 8 years were analyzed.Multivariate Logistic regression analysis was used to identify the risk factors for obesity in girls with bone age of 6 - 8 years old. 【Results】 BMI, body fat percentage and visceral fat grade of girls aged 6 - 8 years followed an increasing trend with age: 6 years old < 7 years old < 8 years old (F=10.196, 68.327, 66.584, P<0.001). The average BMI of girls aged 6 - 8 years and the average body fat percentage of girls aged 7 - 8 years old were higher than the normal range. Additionally, the average value of 25-hydroxy vitamin D[25-(OH)D] in girls aged 6 - 8 years was lower than the normal range. The overweight rates of girls aged 6,7 and 8 years were 19.50%, 18.21%, and 15.95%, respectively, and the obesity rates were 9.75%, 12.35%, and 15.95%, respectively. Furthermore, the Logistic multivariate regression analysis revealed that birth weight ≥ 4.0kg (OR=1.962,95%CI: 1.292 - 2.979), eating frequency of high-fat and high-calorie > 3times/week (OR=1.432, 95%CI: 1.172 - 1.749),frequency of sweet food >3times/week (OR=2.670, 95%CI:1.170 - 6.093), eating speed < 15min/meal (OR=1.366, 95%CI:1.108 - 1.685), outdoor activity frequency <30min/day (OR=2.083, 95%CI:1.162 - 3.736), and parents lack of knowledge or with limited understanding of nutrition (OR=1.721, 95%CI:1.129 - 2.623) were independent risk factors for obesity in girls aged 6 - 8 years old (P<0.05). 【Conclusion】 The obesity rate of girls with bone age of 6 - 8 years old is high and should be addressed through a scientific diet, reasonable exercise, and educating parents to improve their knowledge of nutrition.
7.A comparative study of selective intubation methods for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography after Roux-en-Y anastomosis (with video)
Qifeng LOU ; Hangbin JIN ; Jianfeng YANG ; Wencong MA ; Xiaofeng ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Digestive Endoscopy 2024;41(6):479-483
Objective:To compare the safety and efficacy of two-person and three-person operation of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) after Roux-en-Y anastomosis.Methods:A total of 31 cases of bile duct stones where endoscopic access was successful and papilla was detected after Roux-en-Y anastomosis in Hangzhou First People's Hospital from January 2021 to September 2022 were recruited. Based on the retrospective study, 17 patients with the two-person operation (an operator and an assistant completed selective intubation) were included in group A from January to December 2021, and 14 patients with the three-person operation (an operator and two assistants completed the selective intubation) from January to September 2022 were included in group B. The success rate, the time of intubation, and complication incidence of the two groups were compared.Results:The intubation success rate of all enrolled patients was 90.32% (28/31). There was no significant difference in the intubation success rate between group A and group B [82.35% (14/17) VS 100.00% (14/14), P=0.232]. The intubation time in group B was significantly less than that of group A (42.89±6.57 min VS 61.02±9.23 min) with significant difference ( t=5.77, P<0.001). The incidence of postoperative complication of ERCP in all enrolled patients was 16.13% (5/31). There was no significant difference in the postoperative complication incidence between group A and group B [17.65% (3/17) VS 14.29% (2/14), P=1.000]. Conclusion:For patients undergoing ERCP after Roux-en-Y anastomosis, the two methods were not statistically different in terms of the intubation success rate and the incidence of procedure-related complications. But three-person operation shows clear advantage in terms of operation time.
8.Epidemiological characteristics of falls in the elderly in Jiangsu from 2006 to 2021
Rong WANG ; Jian SU ; Xikang FAN ; Jinyi ZHOU ; Jie YANG ; Ming WU ; Wencong DU
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2023;44(8):1209-1215
Objective:To understand the epidemiological characteristics and influencing factors of elderly unintentional fall-related injuries (EUFI) in Jiangsu from 2006 to 2021 and provide a scientific basis for the prevention of falls in the elderly and the formulation of related policies.Methods:Data on EUFI was collected from the first diagnosed cases in the injury surveillance hospitals in Jiangsu from 2006 to 2021, and epidemiological characteristics of injuries were analyzed. logistic regression was performed to identify the risk factors for EUFI.Results:The number of EUFI increased from 2006 to 2021, ranked as the first cause of elderly unintentional injuries during these years. The proportion of EUFI among elderly unintentional injuries increased in the same period. The male-to-female ratio is 1∶1.4. Falls mainly occurred during 8:00-10:00 am (32.7%). The most common place where falls occurred was at home (63.6%). From 2006 to 2014, leisure activities (62.1%), housework/study (23.1%), and work (5.2%) were the top three activities when injuries occurred. During 2015-2021, leisure activities (41.7%), housework/study (22.6%) and walking (20.5%) were the top three activities when injuries occurred. The major fall-related injuries were fractures (39.9%), with the injured parts at low limbs (32.5%), of which most were mild injuries (60.3%), and the primary outcome was hospitalization after treatment (74.1%). logistic regression showed that the risk factors of EUFI were female, old age, immigrants, winter, public residence, housework/study, and leisure activities. Higher education, occupation of household and production and transportation equipment operators were protective factors (all P<0.05). Conclusions:Fall is the leading cause of unintentional injuries in the elderly in Jiangsu, especially the elderly female population. Corresponding measures should be taken to prevent and intervene in falls in the elderly in the community according to the distribution characteristics.
9.Congenital muscular torticollis severity classifications in the diagnosis and prognosis of infants′ congenital muscular torticollis
Wencong RUAN ; Huiying JIN ; Pingri YANG ; Qing DONG ; Wei ZHU ; Tong CHEN ; Haifeng LI
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2021;43(9):821-825
Objective:To explore the value of congenital muscular torticollis severity classification scores (CMT-SCSTs) in the diagnosis and prognosis of infants′ congenital muscular torticollis (CMT).Methods:A total of 89 CMT children were examined using ultrasound to determine the size of the affected side and the contralateral sternocleidomastoid mass or the abnormal area of the muscle fringe echo from the head and neck. They were also rated using CMT-SCST scoring. They were then given 15 minutes of massage once a day and 5 minutes postural correction twice a day for 3 to 6 months. They were reviewed using ultrasound and the CMT-SCST 3 and 6 months later.Results:The number of treatments was negatively correlated with the initial CMT-SCST score. For those with a baseline CMT-SCST score ≥7 it was effective after 3 and 6 months. Those with a baseline CMT-SCST score ≥9 were almost cured after 3 and 6 months. Gender, age, signs of hip dysplasia, and comorbid global developmental delay (GDD) were not consistently related to the severity and the outcome of CMT. The CMT-SCST was more sensitive in prognosis than the CMT-SCS published in 2013.Conclusions:CMT-SCST scoring provides a theoretical foundation for the diagnosis and treatment and evaluation of infants with CMT. It deserves wider popularity and application in clinical practice.
10.A preliminary study on the characteristics of ERCP population and disease trends in Zhejiang Province
Haibin ZHOU ; Jianfeng YANG ; Xiao ZHANG ; Wen LYU ; Qingfeng YUAN ; Hangbin JIN ; Haitao HUANG ; Yifeng ZHOU ; Qifeng LOU ; Wencong MA ; Xiaofeng ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Digestive Endoscopy 2019;36(6):402-406
Objective To investigate the characteristics of population and the changes of disease spectrum in patients treated by endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography ( ERCP ) . Methods Data of 20170 patients, who underwent ERCP in the First People' s Hospital of Hangzhou from May 2004 to February 2018, were enrolled in the retrospective analysis. According to the year of diagnosis and treatment,patients were divided into 2004-2008, 2009-2013, and 2014-2018 group; according to the postoperative diagnosis of ERCP, they were divided into biliary tract diseases ( including calculus, benign stenosis, malignant stenosis, and other causes ) and pancreatic diseases ( including acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic malignant tumor, and other causes ) group; and according to the age, they were divided into the younger age (0-18 years old), young and middle age (19-65 years old), old age (66-85 years old), and advanced age (>85 years old) group. Statistical analysis was performed in the different groups. Results Among the 20170 patients, there were 10260 males and 9910 females, with age of 62. 65± 17. 11 years. The proportion of the younger age group and the advanced age group was 1. 04%( 24/2308 ) , 1. 69% ( 127/7520 ) , 2. 39% ( 247/10342 ) , and 2. 95% ( 68/2308 ) , 4. 19%( 315/7520 ) , 6. 15% ( 636/10342 ) , respectively, in the 2004-2008, 2009-2013 and 2014-2018 subgroups, with a rising trend (P<0. 017). A total 20032 patients had a clear postoperative diagnosis, including 15618 ( 77. 97%) of biliary diseases and 4414 ( 22. 03%) of pancreatic diseases. Biliary stones accounted for the majority of biliary diseases (63. 2%, 9863/15618), and its proportion increased from 59. 9% ( 1191/1987 ) in 2004-2008 to 64. 5% ( 5118/7939 ) in 2014-2018 ( P= 0. 000 ) . Acute pancreatitis accounted for the majority of pancreatic diseases (67. 4%, 1973/4414), and its proportion increased from 52. 4% ( 162/309) in 2004-2008 to 69. 9% ( 1636/2340) in 2014-2018 ( P=0. 000) . The top 3 diseases in the younger group and the advanced age group were acute pancreatitis ( 32. 58%, 129/396) , biliary stones ( 25. 25%, 100/396 ) , chronic pancreatitis ( 22. 22%, 88/396 ) , and biliary stones (56. 46%, 568/1006), malignant biliary stenosis (12. 52%, 126/1006), benign biliary stricture ( 10. 34%, 104/1006) , respectively. Conclusion The main disease of patients receiving ERCP is biliary stone, and the proportion of acute pancreatitis is increased. The overall age of the patients is old, and the proportion of the elderly and underaged patients is gradually increasing. Biliary diseases and pancreatic diseases are the main diseases in elderly patients and younger patients, respectively.

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