1.Advances of clinical trials related to Resmetirom as an approved new drug for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis
Aifang LIU ; Lei LUO ; Wenlong YANG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(1):145-150
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease is the largest liver disease around the world and is a serious public health hazard, but there has always been a lack of drugs approved for treatment. On March 14, 2024, Resmetirom became the first drug approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). This article summarizes the mechanism of action of Resmetirom in the treatment of MASH, related clinical trial designs, and some research results and analyzes shortcomings and future prospects. Current data have shown that Resmetirom is effective in improving steatohepatitis and liver fibrosis, but there is still a large gap between Resmetirom and the ideal drug for the treatment of MASH, and it is expected to develop more effective drugs for MASH.
2.Research progress on opacification of intraocular lens
Wenlong HUANG ; Wei LEI ; Jinkui LIU ; Yuling WEI
International Eye Science 2024;24(10):1600-1604
Opacification of intraocular lens(IOL)is a rare postoperative complication of cataract surgery. Its occurrence may be associated with various factors, including manufacturing processes, IOL material, patient factors, and surgical intervention. IOL opacification has been reported in all kinds of materials, and the morphological changes and pathological features of IOL opacification from different materials have their own characteristics, with varying clinical manifestations. With the development of related researches, the understanding of IOL opacification is becoming more and more comprehensive. This article reviews the latest research progress in the morphology, etiology, diagnosis and treatment of IOL opacification, with a view to providing guidance for current clinical work and potential directions for future scientific research.
3.The experience on the construction of the cluster prevention and control system for COVID-19 infection in designated hospitals during the period of "Category B infectious disease treated as Category A"
Wanjie YANG ; Xianduo LIU ; Ximo WANG ; Weiguo XU ; Lei ZHANG ; Qiang FU ; Jiming YANG ; Jing QIAN ; Fuyu ZHANG ; Li TIAN ; Wenlong ZHANG ; Yu ZHANG ; Zheng CHEN ; Shifeng SHAO ; Xiang WANG ; Li GENG ; Yi REN ; Ying WANG ; Lixia SHI ; Zhen WAN ; Yi XIE ; Yuanyuan LIU ; Weili YU ; Jing HAN ; Li LIU ; Huan ZHU ; Zijiang YU ; Hongyang LIU ; Shimei WANG
Chinese Critical Care Medicine 2024;36(2):195-201
The COVID-19 epidemic has spread to the whole world for three years and has had a serious impact on human life, health and economic activities. China's epidemic prevention and control has gone through the following stages: emergency unconventional stage, emergency normalization stage, and the transitional stage from the emergency normalization to the "Category B infectious disease treated as Category B" normalization, and achieved a major and decisive victory. The designated hospitals for prevention and control of COVID-19 epidemic in Tianjin has successfully completed its tasks in all stages of epidemic prevention and control, and has accumulated valuable experience. This article summarizes the experience of constructing a hospital infection prevention and control system during the "Category B infectious disease treated as Category A" period in designated hospital. The experience is summarized as the "Cluster" hospital infection prevention and control system, namely "three rings" outside, middle and inside, "three districts" of green, orange and red, "three things" before, during and after the event, "two-day pre-purification" and "two-director system", and "one zone" management. In emergency situations, we adopt a simplified version of the cluster hospital infection prevention and control system. In emergency situations, a simplified version of the "Cluster" hospital infection prevention and control system can be adopted. This system has the following characteristics: firstly, the system emphasizes the characteristics of "cluster" and the overall management of key measures to avoid any shortcomings. The second, it emphasizes the transformation of infection control concepts to maximize the safety of medical services through infection control. The third, it emphasizes the optimization of the process. The prevention and control measures should be comprehensive and focused, while also preventing excessive use. The measures emphasize the use of the least resources to achieve the best infection control effect. The fourth, it emphasizes the quality control work of infection control, pays attention to the importance of the process, and advocates the concept of "system slimming, process fattening". Fifthly, it emphasizes that the future development depends on artificial intelligence, in order to improve the quality and efficiency of prevention and control to the greatest extent. Sixth, hospitals need to strengthen continuous training and retraining. We utilize diverse training methods, including artificial intelligence, to ensure that infection control policies and procedures are simple. We have established an evaluation and feedback mechanism to ensure that medical personnel are in an emergency state at all times.
4.Prognostic value of metabolic parameters on 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging and clinical features in patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix
Yangyang WANG ; Guangjie YANG ; Wenlong YAN ; Jie MA ; Lei YAN ; Yanli DUAN ; Lianshuang XIA ; Yan KONG ; Yashuo YU ; Zhenguang WANG
Chinese Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2024;44(8):462-467
Objective:To estimate the influence of metabolic parameters in 18F-FDG PET/CT and clinically relevant indicators on the prognosis of patients with cervical cancer. Methods:A total of 174 patients with cervical cancer (age (53.6±11.1) years) who underwent baseline 18F-FDG PET/CT examination in the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University from May 2011 to December 2020 were retrospectively collected. Metabolic parameters (metabolic tumor volume of primary lesion (MTV p), total lesion glycolysis of primary lesion (TLG p), MTV sum of total lesions (MTV total) in the whole body, TLG sum of total lesions (TLG total)) and clinical parameters (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) stage, tumor maximum diameter ( Dmax), et al) were collected. Cox regression and Kaplan-Meier method were performed to evaluate the prognostic and predictive values of those parameters. Results:The follow-up time was 6-120 months, during which 52 patients (29.9%, 52/174) developed progression. The 5-year overall survival (OS), progression-free survival (PFS), local control (LC) and distant metastasis-free survival (DMFS) rates were 83.3%(145/174), 70.1%(122/174), 75.3%(131/174) and 82.8%(144/174), respectively. Cox regression showed that FIGO stage and MTV total were independent factors for predicting PFS, OS and LC (hazard ratio ( HR): 1.005-11.605, all P<0.05). FIGO stage and TLG total were independent factors for predicting DMFS ( HR: 1.002-12.258, all P<0.05). Conclusion:MTV total and FIGO stage are effective predictors of patients with cervical squamous cell carcinoma.
5.Regulatory effects of psilocybin on social behavior in mice
Xin LEI ; Shen LI ; Yufei WANG ; Wenlong XIA ; Yan WU ; Zhe ZHAO ; Haitao WU
Military Medical Sciences 2024;48(6):407-413
Objective To evaluate the regulatory effects of psilocybin on social behavior of male C57BL/6J mice.Methods Adult male C57BL/6J mice were intraperitoneally injected with psilocybin(0.2,1 and 5 mg/kg,i.p.),and the effects of psilocybin on prosocial behavior were evaluated by the three-chamber test.Stressed mice undergoing chronic social defeat stress(CSDS)were given acute intraperitoneal injection of psilocybin(1 mg/kg)to evaluate the moderation of social novelty preference behavior using the modified two-chamber test.Results Intraperitoneal injection of psilocybin(1 mg/kg)promoted prosocial behavior and prolonged social time(P<0.01),while intraperitoneal injection of psilocybin(0.2 mg/kg)had no apparent effect on the prosocial behavior of mice,and intraperitoneal injection of psilocybin(5 mg/kg)inhibited prosocial behavior before promoting it.Further studies showed that intraperitoneal injection of psilocybin(1 mg/kg)increased the social novelty exploration time in stressed mice undergoing CSDS.Conclusion This study shows that 1 mg/kg dose of psilocybin can promote the prosocial behavior in mice,and potentially ameliorate the deficit of social novelty preference behavior in CSDS mice.
6.Study on the social support level of family doctor team members of primary medical and health care institutions in Tai′an city
Chenhui CHEN ; Lingzhong XU ; Fangfang HU ; Xinxia CONG ; Haifeng YANG ; Lei LI ; Wenlong TANG
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2023;39(2):141-148
Objective:To compare the social support levels as understood by family doctor team members in township hospitals/community health centers, and village clinics/community clinics, and their influencing factors, in order to provide reference for improving the work status of family doctor team members and enhancing the quality of family doctors′ contracted services.Methods:A multi-stage random cluster sampling method was used to sample medical workers from contracted family doctor teams in township hospitals/community health centers and their subordinate village clinics/community clinics in 6 counties (cities, districts) of Tai′an city, Shandong province. In August 2020, a questionnaire survey was conducted on the perceived level of social support among family doctor team members using the perceived social support scale. Descriptive analysis was conducted on the data, and independent sample t-tests and one-way ANOVA were used to conduct univariate analysis on the influencing factors of perceived social support scores of family doctor team members at different levels, while multiple linear regression analysis was used to conduct multivariate analysis. Results:A total of 765 valid questionnaires were collected, with 203 and 562 from township hospitals/community health centers and village clinics/community clinics, respectively. The total perceived social support scores of family doctor team members in township hospitals/community health centers and village clinics/community clinics were (65.56±10.29) and (67.31±10.14), respectively, featuring statistically significant differences ( t=-2.11, P<0.05). In-mirage marital status ( β=0.18, P=0.008), good/very good self-rated health status ( β= 0.25, P=0.048), participation of work-related training within one year ( β=0.17, P=0.010), relatively satisfied/very satisfied for job promotion ( β= 0.17, P=0.046), as well as above/far above average self-rated economic status as ( β=-0.15, P=0.027), were the influencing factor on the perceived social support scores of family doctor team members in township hospitals/community health centers. In-marriage marital status ( β= 0.12, P=0.002), good/very good self-rated health status ( β=0.14, P=0.026), junior or intermediate level or above professional title ( β=-0.11, P=0.003; β=-0.10, P=0.006), participation of work-related training within one year ( β= 0.14, P<0.001), and relatively satisfied/very satisfied for job promotion ( β= 0.16, P<0.001) were the influencing factors on the perceived social support scores of family doctor team members in village clinics/community clinics. Conclusions:Members of the family doctor teams in primary medical institutions in Tai′an city had a higher level of understanding of social support. There were differences in the social support levels of family doctor team members between the two levels of primary medical and health care institutions, and the influencing factors were not completely consistent. Targeted measures should be taken based on specific circumstances to enable them to better receive and perceive support from family and friends, and to improve the quality of family doctors′ contracted services.
8.Current status of surgery for portal hypertension in China: a national multi-center survey analysis
Lei ZHENG ; Haiyang LI ; Jizhou WANG ; Xiao LIANG ; Jian DOU ; Jitao WANG ; Qiang FAN ; Xiong DING ; Wenlong ZHAI ; Yun JIN ; Bo LI ; Songqing HE ; Tao LI ; Jun LIU ; Kui WANG ; Zhiwei LI ; Yongyi ZENG ; Yingmei SHAO ; Yang BU ; Dong SHANG ; Yong MA ; Cheng LOU ; Xinmin YIN ; Jiefeng HE ; Haihong ZHU ; Jincai WU ; Zhidan XU ; Dunzhu BASANG ; Jianguo LU ; Liting ZHANG ; Jianguo ZHAO ; Ling LYU ; Guoyue LYU ; Nim CHOI ; To Tan CHEUNG ; Meng LUO ; Wanguang ZHANG ; Xiaolong QI ; Xiaoping CHEN
Chinese Journal of Organ Transplantation 2023;44(3):152-159
Objective:To explore the current status of surgery for portal hypertension to grasp current status and future development of surgery in China.Methods:This study is jointly sponsored by China Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Specialist Alliance & Portal Hypertension Alliance in China (CHESS).Comprehensive surveying is conducted for basic domestic situations of surgery for portal hypertension, including case load, surgical approaches, management of postoperative complications, primary effects, existing confusion and obstacles, liver transplantation(LT), laparoscopic procedures and transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt(TIPS), etc.Results:A total of 8 512 cases of portal hypertension surgery are performed at 378 hospitals nationwide in 2021.Splenectomy plus devascularization predominated(53.0%)and laparoscopy accounted for 76.1%.Primary goal is preventing rebleeding(67.0%) and 72.8% of hospitals used preventive anticoagulants after conventional surgery.And 80.7% of teams believe that the formation of postoperative portal vein thrombosis is a surgical dilemma and 65.3% of hospitals practiced both laparoscopy and TIPS.The major reasons for patients with portal hypertension not receiving LT are due to a lack of qualifications for LT(69.3%)and economic factors(69.0%).Conclusions:Surgery is an integral part of management of portal hypertension in China.However, it is imperative to further standardize the grasp of surgical indications, the handling of surgical operation and the management of postoperative complications.Moreover, prospective, multi-center randomized controlled clinical studies should be performed.
9.Efficacy of debridement combined with antibiotic-loaded artificial bone in treatment of clavicle osteomyelitis
Ruifang YANG ; Xinwei WANG ; Shilin WANG ; Xinxin LIU ; Zairan GUO ; Wenlong ZHONG ; Lei ZHANG ; Jiangfei CHEN
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2023;39(23):3065-3070
Objective To explore the efficacy of debridement combined with antibiotic-loaded artificial bone in the treatment of clavicular osteomyelitis.Methods The data of 45 patients with clavicle osteomyelitis admitted to Luoyang Orthopedic Hospital(Henan Orthopedic Hospital)in Henan Province from January 2012 to June 2022 were retrospectively analyzed.They were divided into treatment group(n = 24)treated with debridement combined with antibiotic-loaded artificial bone,and control group(n = 21)treated with debridement.We compared the operation time,the duration of drainage tube placement,wound healing time,white blood cells(WBC),C-reactive protein(CRP),and erythrocyte sedimentation rate(ESR)in the two groups.Preoperative visual analog scores(VAS)and VAS 1 month after operation,and preoperative Constant-Murley score(CMS)and CMS 12 months after operation were observed.Infections,recurrence and complications in the two groups were recorded in the follow-up.Results All the 45 patients completed the surgery successfully and were followed up for 13 to 35 months,with an average of(23.53±5.11)months.The operation time and the duration of drainage tube place-ment of the treatment group were longer than those of the control group(P<0.05),and there was no significant difference in the wound healing time(P>0.05);preoperative and 14-day postoperative WBC,CRP,and ESR,VAS 1 month after operation,and CMS 12 months after operation were all significantly improved in the two groups.The differences were all statistically significant(P<0.05),and the CMS of the treatment group was higher than that of the control group(P<0.05).During the follow-up,there were less cases of infection recurrence in the treatment group when compared with that in the control group(2/24,8.33%vs.5/21,23.81%).There were 2 cases of aseptic exudation in the treatment group.There were 1 case of bone defect in the treatment group and 5 in the control group,all of which had healed after the second-stage iliac implantation,and the rest did not have the complication of aseptic exudation,bone defects and pathologic fracture.Conclusion Debridement and antibiotic-loaded artificial bone can effectively control the infection and preserve the shape and function of the clavicle,with a low recurrence rate of postoperative infection,simple surgical operation,and no serious complications.It is wor-thy of clinical promotion.
10.Individualized CTV-to-PTV margin dose and analysis of positioning errors in esophageal cancer
Yingnan QI ; Xiuying MAI ; Xiaobo JIANG ; Hongdong LIU ; Wenlong ZHU ; Lei ZHAO ; Feng CHI
Chinese Journal of Medical Physics 2023;40(12):1453-1458
Objective To analyze the individualized CTV-to-PTV margin dose and positioning errors in radiotherapy for esophageal cancer for improving the treatment accuracy while meeting dose requirements.Methods Fifty-four esophageal cancer patients admitted to Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center at Huangpu District from June 2021 to June 2022 were enrolled.All of the patients underwent CBCT scans in each fraction,and a total of 1283 CBCT images were collected.The image registration between CBCT image before radiotherapy and planning CT image was carried out to obtain errors in vertical(VRT),longitudinal(LNG),lateral(LAT),Roll,Pitch,and YAW directions.The mean values of six-dimensional positioning errors in the first 5 fractions were calculated,and the results were compared with the total fractional errors using the single sample t-test method for determining the differences.The CTV-to-PTV margin was calculated with the formula(margin=2.5∑+0.7δ),and the calculated margins were divided into 5 groups:Group A(5 mm expansion in all directions),Group B(7.9 mm expansion in LAT direction,and 5 mm expansion in other directions),Group C(11.03 mm expansion in LNG direction,and 5 mm expansion in the other directions),Group D(6.36 mm expansion in VRT direction,and 5 mm expansion in the other directions),and Group E(7.9 mm expansion in LAT direction,11.03 mm expansion in LNG direction,and 6.36 mm expansion in VRT direction).Simulation planning was conducted for 10 patients.Results The proportions of differences between the mean values of six-dimensional errors in the first 5 fractions and the total fractional errors in 54 patients were analyzed.There was no significant difference in 192 out of the 324 directions in 54 patients,accounting for 59.26%(P>0.05).Among them,the LAT,LNG,VRT,Pitch,Roll and YAW directions accounted for 64.81%,57.41%,51.85%,64.81%,57.41%and 59.26%of the total cases.The calculated CTV-to-PTV margin was 7.90,11.03 and 6.36 mm in LAT,LNG and VRT directions.The statistical analysis showed that the differences in the coverage rates of organs-at-risk and target areas among the 5 groups of CTV-to-PTV margins were trivial(P>0.05).Conclusion Using the positioning errors in the first 5 fractions of radiotherapy for esophageal cancer to predict subsequent positioning errors is feasible.The reasonable individualized margin in radiotherapy for esophageal cancer can reduce the inter-fractional off-target rate without increasing the dose delivered to organs-at-risk.The study provides a reference for the target volume margin of esophageal cancer and an important basis for precision treatment.

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