1.Cost-utility analysis of bevacizumab combined with erlotinib in the first-line treatment of advanced EGFR mutant non-squamous NSCLC
Wenxiang JU ; Yingying ZHAO ; Luolan LU ; Xiaohan ZHANG ; Aizong SHEN
China Pharmacy 2024;35(11):1357-1362
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of bevacizumab combined with erlotinib in the first-line treatment of advanced EGFR mutant non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) from the perspective of China’s health system. METHODS A dynamic Markov model was established based on BEVERLY study data, with a cycle of 3 weeks, a research deadline until 99% of patients die, and an annual discount rate of 5%. The model outputs were total cost, quality-adjusted life year (QALY), and incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER). Taking 3 times China’s per capita gross domestic product (GDP) in 2023 as the willingness-to-pay (WTP) threshold, the cost-utility analysis was used to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of bevacizumab combined with erlotinib (observation group) versus erlotinib alone (control group) in the first-line treatment of advanced EGFR mutant non-squamous NSCLC, and the single factor sensitivity analysis and probability sensitivity analysis were used to verify the robustness of the basic analysis results. RESULTS The results of the basic analysis showed that compared with the erlotinib therapy plan, ICER of bevacizumab combined with erlotinib was 1 452 243.01 yuan/QALY, which was more than 3 times China’s per capita GDP in 2023 (268 074 yuan/QALY) as the WTP threshold, indicating that bevacizumab combined with erlotinib was not cost-effective. The results of single factor sensitivity analysis showed that the cost of bevacizumab, the utility value of progression-free survival and progressed disease status had a great influence on the results. The results of probability sensitivity analysis showed that when the WTP threshold was 1 740 000 yuan/QALY, the probability of cost-effective of bevacizumab combined with erlotinib plan was 50%. CONCLUSIONS Compared with erlotinib alone, bevacizumab combined with erlotinib is not cost-effective in the first-line treatment of advanced EGFR mutant non-squamous NSCLC, when using 3 times China’s per capita GDP in 2023 as the WTP threshold.
2.Cost-utility analysis of bevacizumab combined with erlotinib in the first-line treatment of advanced EGFR mutant non-squamous NSCLC
Wenxiang JU ; Yingying ZHAO ; Luolan LU ; Xiaohan ZHANG ; Aizong SHEN
China Pharmacy 2024;35(11):1357-1362
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of bevacizumab combined with erlotinib in the first-line treatment of advanced EGFR mutant non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) from the perspective of China’s health system. METHODS A dynamic Markov model was established based on BEVERLY study data, with a cycle of 3 weeks, a research deadline until 99% of patients die, and an annual discount rate of 5%. The model outputs were total cost, quality-adjusted life year (QALY), and incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER). Taking 3 times China’s per capita gross domestic product (GDP) in 2023 as the willingness-to-pay (WTP) threshold, the cost-utility analysis was used to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of bevacizumab combined with erlotinib (observation group) versus erlotinib alone (control group) in the first-line treatment of advanced EGFR mutant non-squamous NSCLC, and the single factor sensitivity analysis and probability sensitivity analysis were used to verify the robustness of the basic analysis results. RESULTS The results of the basic analysis showed that compared with the erlotinib therapy plan, ICER of bevacizumab combined with erlotinib was 1 452 243.01 yuan/QALY, which was more than 3 times China’s per capita GDP in 2023 (268 074 yuan/QALY) as the WTP threshold, indicating that bevacizumab combined with erlotinib was not cost-effective. The results of single factor sensitivity analysis showed that the cost of bevacizumab, the utility value of progression-free survival and progressed disease status had a great influence on the results. The results of probability sensitivity analysis showed that when the WTP threshold was 1 740 000 yuan/QALY, the probability of cost-effective of bevacizumab combined with erlotinib plan was 50%. CONCLUSIONS Compared with erlotinib alone, bevacizumab combined with erlotinib is not cost-effective in the first-line treatment of advanced EGFR mutant non-squamous NSCLC, when using 3 times China’s per capita GDP in 2023 as the WTP threshold.
3.Application of convolutional neural networks in the diagnosis of schizophrenia
Jin LIU ; Yong HE ; Jiuju WANG ; Wenxiang QUAN ; Ju TIAN ; Chaonan FENG ; Haokui YU ; Cai NAN ; Jun JI
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2019;28(7):622-626
Objective To explore the program of convolutional neural networks for the diagnosis of schizophrenia and evaluate its effects. Methods Using the convolutional neural network,the training model was trained in the lead data of 138 normal people and 183 schizophrenic patients,and the model was valida-ted by 20-fold cross-validation. Results The true positive rate of schizophrenia prediction using the convolu-tional neural network training model was 0. 749, the false positive rate was 0. 275, and the accuracy was 0. 738. Conclusion This model can achieve a strong diagnostic ability for patients with schizophrenia. Therefore,convolutional neural network for the diagnosis of schizophrenia will become an important research direction in the future.
4.Study of the sensitivity and specificity on near-infrared spectroscopy in diagnosis of depression
Ju TIAN ; Wenxiang QUAN ; Jiuju WANG ; Pengfei WANG ; Jin LIU ; Wentian DONG
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2017;26(2):149-152
Objective To explore the sensitivity and specificity of near-infrared spectroscopy ( NIRS) in the diagnosis of depression. Methods From March 2013 to August 2013,62 patients with de-pression and 70 normal controls were collected from Peking University Sixth Hospital. Optical Tomography System (52 channels) was used to collect the NIRS data during the Verbal Fluency Test (VFT),and the number of words produced during VFT task was recorded. The wave analysis was performed by a professional psychiatrist. Results There was statistical difference in the number of words produced during VFT task be-tween the patients with depression (8.65±0.49)and control group(10.19±0.43) ( t=2.385, P<0.05). Through the wave analysis of NIRS to test patients with depression,the results demonstrated that the sensitivi-ty was 66.1% and the specificity was 91.4%. Conclusion The results of NIRS test display high specificity in the diagnosis of depression,which can be used as an objective index for clinical auxiliary diagnosis.
5.Effects of emotion on cognitive function in depression
Ju TIAN ; Jiuju WANG ; Wenxiang QUAN ; Pengfei WANG ; Jin LIU ; Wentian DONG
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2015;24(4):329-331
Objective To explore the effects of emotion on cognitive function in patients with depression.Methods Self-rating anxiety scale(SAS),self-rating depression scale (SDS) and the typical one-back task were done by 397 patients with depression in Peking University Sixth hospital out-patient and hospitalization during 2012 June to 2013 October.Results Both of the SAS standard score (51.81 ± 11.50) and SDS standard score (62.94 ± 13.06) were significantly related (r=0.125,P<0.05.r=0.176,P<0.01) to the reaction time of one-back task ((590.27±213.96)ms),and the correlation between SAS standard score and SDS standard score was significant (r=0.682,P<0.01).The results of regression analysis suggested that,only SDS score could predict the reaction time of one-back task.Conclusion The emotion of anxiety and depression in patients with depression are correlated with cognitive function,and the emotion of depression is the main factor to affect the cognitive function.
6.Performance of IFCC enzyme reference method laboratory network in China
Jing WANG ; Chuanbao ZHANG ; Yi JU ; Baorong CHEN ; Man ZHANG ; Guobin XU ; Wanchun DAN ; Yueguo ZHOU ; Yaohong SONG ; Ziyu SHEN ; Jian GUO ; Wenxiang CHEN ; Zhenhua YANG
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2008;31(3):258-263
Objective To review the performance of the IFCC enzyme reference methods in China laboratories and to evaluate the competence of enzyme reference measurement in China.Methods The Intemational Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine(IFCC)enzyme reference methods were performed in 8 China laboratories.Reference procedures were developed by each laboratory and the performances were evaluated.The Clinical and Laboratory Stadards Institute(CLSI)EP-5 protocol was used for the evaluation of precision and certified reference materials(CRMS)were used for the verification of trueness.Seven of the 8 laboratories participated in the 2006 IFCC external quality assessment program for reference laboratories(RELA)for the assessment of the measurement performance.Results Within-run CVs of less than 1.5%and between-run CVs of less than 2%were achieved bv all the China laboratories.Results on CRMs by some of the laboratories agreed with the certified value within the stated uncertainty.In the 2006 RELA,the averages and the interlaboratory CVs of the China laboratories were similar to those of international laboratories.Conclusion A preliminary enzyme reference method laboratory network has been established in China.

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