1.Multicenter machine learning-based construction of a model for predicting potential organ donors and validation with decision curve analysis
Xu WANG ; Wenxiu LI ; Fenghua WANG ; Shuli WU ; Dong JIA ; Xin GE ; Zhihua SHAN ; Tongzuo LI
Organ Transplantation 2026;17(1):106-115
Objective To evaluate the predictive value of different machine learning models constructed in a multicenter environment for potential organ donors and verify their clinical application feasibility. Methods The study included 2 000 inpatients admitted to five domestic tertiary hospitals from January 2020 to December 2023, who met the criteria for potential organ donation assessment. They were randomly divided into a training set and an internal validation set (7∶3). Another 300 similar patients admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University from January 2024 to April 2025 were included as an external validation set. The area under the curve (AUC), sensitivity, specificity, accuracy and F1-score of three models were compared, and the consistency of the potential organ donor determination process was tested. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to identify predictive factors of potential organ donors. Decision curve analysis (DCA) was employed to verify the resource efficiency of each model, and the threshold interval and intervention balance point were assessed. Results Apart from age, there were no significant differences in other basic characteristics among the centers (all P>0.05). The consistency of the potential organ donor determination process among researchers in each center was good [all 95% confidence interval (CI) lower limits >0]. In the internal validation set, the XGBoost model had the best predictive performance (AUC=0.92, 95% CI 0.89-0.94) and the best calibration (P=0.441, Brier score 0.099). In the external validation set, the XGBoost model also had the best predictive performance (AUC=0.91, 95% CI 0.88-0.94), outperforming logistic regression and random forest models. Multivariate logistic regression showed that mechanical ventilation had the greatest impact (odds ratio=2.06, 95% CI 1.54-2.76, P<0.001). DCA indicated that the XGBoost model had the highest net benefit in the threshold interval of 0.2-0.6. The “treat all” strategy only had a slight advantage at extremely low thresholds. The recommended threshold interval, which balances intervention costs and clinical benefits, considers ≥50% positive predictive value (PPV) and ≤50 referrals per 100 high-risk patients. Conclusions The XGBoost model established in a multicenter environment is accurate and well-calibrated in predicting potential organ donors. Combined with DCA, it may effectively guide the timing of clinical interventions and resource allocation, providing new ideas for the assessment and management of organ donation after brain death.
2.Strontium-Alix interaction enhances exosomal miRNA selectively loading in synovial MSCs for temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis treatment.
Wenxiu YUAN ; Jiaqi LIU ; Zhenzhen ZHANG ; Chengxinyue YE ; Xueman ZHOU ; Yating YI ; Yange WU ; Yijun LI ; Qinlanhui ZHANG ; Xin XIONG ; Hengyi XIAO ; Jin LIU ; Jun WANG
International Journal of Oral Science 2025;17(1):6-6
The ambiguity of etiology makes temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJOA) "difficult-to-treat". Emerging evidence underscores the therapeutic promise of exosomes in osteoarthritis management. Nonetheless, challenges such as low yields and insignificant efficacy of current exosome therapies necessitate significant advances. Addressing lower strontium (Sr) levels in arthritic synovial microenvironment, we studied the effect of Sr element on exosomes and miRNA selectively loading in synovial mesenchymal stem cells (SMSCs). Here, we developed an optimized system that boosts the yield of SMSC-derived exosomes (SMSC-EXOs) and improves their miRNA profiles with an elevated proportion of beneficial miRNAs, while reducing harmful ones by pretreating SMSCs with Sr. Compared to untreated SMSC-EXOs, Sr-pretreated SMSC-derived exosomes (Sr-SMSC-EXOs) demonstrated superior therapeutic efficacy by mitigating chondrocyte ferroptosis and reducing osteoclast-mediated joint pain in TMJOA. Our results illustrate Alix's crucial role in Sr-triggered miRNA loading, identifying miR-143-3p as a key anti-TMJOA exosomal component. Interestingly, this system is specifically oriented towards synovium-derived stem cells. The insight into trace element-driven, site-specific miRNA selectively loading in SMSC-EXOs proposes a promising therapeutic enhancement strategy for TMJOA.
MicroRNAs/metabolism*
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Mesenchymal Stem Cells/drug effects*
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Osteoarthritis/drug therapy*
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Exosomes/drug effects*
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Strontium/pharmacology*
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Synovial Membrane/cytology*
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Humans
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Animals
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Temporomandibular Joint Disorders/therapy*
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Temporomandibular Joint
3.Chinesization of Maternal Childbirth Fatigue Perception Questionnaire and its reliability and validity test
Huhua LIU ; Jinli GU ; Wenxiu ZHANG ; Rongrong WU ; Sisi WANG ; Lin LI
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2025;29(15):87-91
Objective To translate the Maternal Childbirth Fatigue Perception Questionnaire(MCFQ)into Chinese and examine its reliability and validity among women undergoing vaginal deliv-ery.Methods Following the Brislin translation model,the MCFQ was translated,back-translated,culturally adapted and pre-tested to develop a Chinese version.By using the convenience sampling method,574 parturients were selected for a questionnaire survey from January to April 2024,and the reliability and validity of the Chinese questionnaire were evaluated.Results The Chinese version of MCFQ consisted of 3 dimensions and 13 items,namely physical fatigue(7 items),perceived fatigue(3 items)and emotional fatigue(3 items).The item-level content validity index ranged from0.813 to 1.000,and the scale-level content validity index was 0.938.The overall Cronbach's α coefficient of the scale was 0.870,and the split-half reliability coefficient was 0.848.Confirmatory factor analysis demonstrated that the question naire had a good fit.Conclusion The Chinese version of MCFQ has good reliability and validity and can be used as an effective tool to assess the fatigue level of parturients during the delivery process.It is helpful for clinical medical staff to optimize the management of the la-bor process,improve the quality of delivery,and ensure the safety of mothers and infants.
4.A case of febrile neutropenia caused by meropenem in an infant after congenital heart surgery and data mining analysis
Fan WU ; Shisi LI ; Fang MENG ; Wenxiu XU
China Pharmacy 2024;35(18):2304-2309
OBJECTIVE To provide a reference for the safe clinical use of meropenem. METHODS The relationship of adverse reactions was analyzed based on a case of febrile neutropenia after using meropenem in an infant after congenital heart surgery by clinical pharmacists. By retrieving Chinese and English databases, case reports of adverse reactions induced by meropenem in blood system were summarized and analyzed. Relevant risk signals of adverse events were excavated from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System, and the characteristics of meropenem-induced hematologic adverse reactions were summarized. RESULTS This case was assessed as “very likely” according to the Naranjo’s assessment scale by clinical pharmacists. A total of 16 patients were included in the literature analysis, of which one was febrile neutropenia, 13 patients had grade 4 serious adverse reactions that were life-threatening or required urgent treatment. All adverse reactions improved after drug withdrawal. Data mining revealed that the median occurrence time of hematologic adverse events induced by meropenem was 6 d; neonatal thrombocytopenia, intravascular hemolysis and neutrophil count decrease were the top 3 signals of risk intensity for adverse events. CONCLUSIONS Early use of meropenem may induce serious life-threatening hematological adverse reactions, especially in infants and elderly, those who use higher doses of meropenem, those who have previous antibiotic allergies, those with complex underlying diseases, those who use multiple antibiotics in combination, and those who experience high fever and bleeding after medication.Close monitoring should be provided in clinical practice.
5.Effect of a space stabilizing device on the capacity for osteogenesis in the bone-grafted area
Endian SU ; Sulin CHEN ; Jianbin GUO ; Wenxiu HUANG ; Dong WU
STOMATOLOGY 2023;43(3):233-236
Objective:
To study the effect of a space stabilizing device on the capacity for osteogenesis in the bone-grafted area.
Methods:
Patients with anterior teeth defects as well as labial alveolar ridge defects were randomly divided into two groups: the experimental group was treated using a space stabilization device after guided bone regeneration whereas the control group received regular guided bone regeneration. The CBCT data was analyzed prior to, immediately and 6 months after procedure to compare the osteogenesis with or without the device.
Results:
Seventeen bone-grafted sites were examined(7 in the experimental group and 10 in the control group). At 2 mm and 4 mm below the alveolar ridge, the horizontal bone resorption rate in the experimental group was significantly lower than the corresponding level in the control group(P=0.001). The horizontal bone resorption rate at 2 mm below the alveolar ridge of each group was significantly higher than that at 4 mm below the alveolar ridge in corresponding groups(P=0.003).
Conclusion
The space stabilizing device used in this study has a positive clinical impact on preserving space stability and minimizing bone resorption.
6.Summary of the best evidence for preoperative evaluation and management of adult day surgery patients
Wenwen YIN ; Mindan WANG ; Ling JIANG ; Chenrong MAO ; Chaojun JIANG ; Wenxiu QIAN ; Hui ZHOU ; Tian WU ; Yahui GAO ; Yingying JIANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2023;29(25):3367-3374
Objective:To retrieve, evaluate, and integrate the best evidence for preoperative evaluation and management of adult day surgery patients.Methods:The guidelines, evidence summary, systematic review, expert consensus and randomized controlled trial on preoperative evaluation and management of adult day surgery patients were systematically searched on Guidelines International Network, Chinese Clinical Guidelines Library, Clinical Practice Guideline of Canadian Medical Association, Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network, Yimaitong, New Zealand Guidelines Group, China Ambulatory Surgery Alliance, National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, Chinese Medical Journal Network, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, UpToDate, Cochrane Library, Australian Joanna Briggs Institute Evidence-Based Healthcare Center Database, British Medical Journal (BMJ) Best Practice, PubMed, Web of Science, CINAHL, Elsevier, Embase, Medline, WanFang Data, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, China Biomedical Literature Database and other databases. After conducting methodological quality evaluation, evidence was extracted and integrated based on the theme. The search period was from the establishment of the database to May 15, 2023. Two researchers trained in evidence-based knowledge conducted a rigorous literature quality evaluation, evidence extraction, and integration of all included literature.Results:A total of 12 articles were included, including two guidelines, six evidence summaries, three expert consensus and one randomized controlled trial. A total of 24 pieces of evidence were collected from five aspects, including evaluation timing and evaluation method, evaluation personnel, evaluation location, evaluation content, education and training, and quality improvement.Conclusions:The best evidence for preoperative evaluation and management of adult day surgery patients provides evidence basis for clinical medical and nursing staff to conduct preoperative evaluation and management comprehensively and effectively.
7.Trends in mortality and life lost due to cancer in Ouhai District from 2013 to 2020
Jianxiao NI ; Wenxiu WU ; Yisuo SU ; Jianyong ZHENG ; Xiumin HUANG ; Xuguang WU
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2022;34(4):413-418
Objective:
To investigate the trends in mortality and life lost due to cancer among residents in Ouhai District, Wenzhou City from 2013 to 2020, so as to provide the evidence for formulating the cancer control strategy.
Methods:
The mortality data of cancer patients in Ouhai District from 2013 to 2020 were collected through Zhejiang Provincial Information Management System for Surveillance of Chronic Diseases. The crude mortality, standardized mortality, years of potential life lost ( YPLL ), years of potential life lost rate ( YPLLR ), standardized years of potential life lost ( SYPLL ), standardized years of potential life lost rate ( SYPLLR ), average years of life lost ( AYLL ) and annual percent change ( APC ) were estimated to analyze the trends in mortality and life lost due to cancer.
Results:
Totally 5 435 deaths occurred due to cancer in Ouhai District from 2013 to 2020, and the crude and standardized mortality rates were 154.10/105 and 119.41/105, respectively. The crude mortality of cancer was higher in men than in women ( 196.26/105 and 111.09/105; χ2=415.623, P<0.001 ). The standardized mortality of cancer among whole populations, the crude mortality in men and the standardized mortality in men showed a tendency towards a reduction ( P<0.05 ), with APC of -3.25%, -2.18% and -4.78%, respectively. The crude mortality of cancer showed an upward trend with age ( χ2trend=9 260.583, P<0.001 ). Lung cancer, liver cancer, stomach cancer, colorectal cancer and esophagus cancer were the five leading causes of cancer-related mortality, which accounted for 66.68% of all cancer mortality. Liver cancer, lung cancer, stomach cancer, colorectal cancer and brain cancer were the five leading causes of life lost, with YPLL of 11 191.50, 8 231.00, 6 000.00, 3 892.00 and 2 693.50 person-years, respectively. Leukemia was the primary cause of AYLL ( 25.17 years per person ).
Conclusions
Both the standardized mortality and the life lost due to cancer showed a tendency towards a reduction in Ouhai District from 2013 to 2020, and men and the elderly were high-risk populations. Lung cancer, liver cancer, stomach cancer, colorectal cancer, leukemia, brain cancer, and female breast cancer should be listed among cancers in Ouhai District prioritized for control
8.Effect of Kinesio taping on salivation for stroke patients with dysphagia
Xuezhen ZHOU ; Wenxiu WU ; Zuchen LIN ; Haiyan LI ; Suzhen YE
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2022;28(5):530-533
ObjectiveTo observe the effect of Kinesio taping on salivation after stroke. MethodsFrom October, 2019 to January, 2021, 40 patients with salivation after stroke were randomly divided into control group (n = 20) and experimental group (n = 20). Both groups received routine medicine, routine rehabilitation for dysphagia and rehabilitation nursing, while the experimental group received Kinesio taping in addition, for three weeks. They were assessed with Functional Oral Intake Scale (FOIS), Water Swallow Test (WST) and Teacher Drooling Scale (TDS) before and after treatment. ResultsOne case dropped in the experimental group. The scores of FOIS, TDS and WST improved in both groups after treatment (|Z| > 2.000, P < 0.05), and improved more in the experimental group than in the control group (|Z| > 3.045, P < 0.01). ConclusionKinesio taping may relieve the salivation of patients with dysphagia after stroke.
9.Evaluation on application of virtual reality technology in dental implant process training
Yong ZHOU ; Sihui ZHANG ; Xiaoxian ZHAO ; Wanlu CHEN ; Qun LEI ; Bingwei HE ; Wenxiu HUANG ; Dong WU ; Jiang CHEN
Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2021;56(8):799-804
Objective:To explore the application effect and evaluation of virtual reality technology in oral implant therapy training.Methods:In November 2018, one adult patient (female, 36 years old) with missing right mandibular first molar was treated in the Department of Implantology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University. The three-dimensional virtual models of mandible and implant surgery tools were established, and the virtual reality software (Unity 3D 5.5.1) was imported. Combined with the virtual reality head mounted display, a virtual reality training system simulating the dental implant treatment process was independently developed. Ten refresher doctors and 20 graduate students in Department of Implantology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University from September 2018 to December 2019 were recruited as the experimental objects (no clinical experience was found). According to the level and seniority of doctors, they were randomly divided into virtual training group and conventional training control group, which made the two groups comparable, with 15 in each group. Subjective scores (including anatomical structure, surgical field of vision, cavity preparation, implant placement and process mastery) were given after the corresponding training in the two groups, and the virtual reality training system was used to test. The mesial and distal direction, buccolingual direction, depth and angle deviation of implants before and after the training were analyzed, and the differences between the two groups were compared.Results:The subjective scores of five dimensions in the virtual training group were significantly higher than those in the conventional training control group ( P<0.05). In the virtual training group, the mesial and distal, buccolingual, depth and angle deviation of implants were (0.73±0.33), (0.78±0.41), (0.61±0.32) mm and 6.66°±3.87°. All of them were significantly lower than those in the control group [(0.85±0.32), (1.12±0.38), (0.89±0.24) mm and 9.68°±3.74°] ( P<0.05). Conclusions:The self-developed virtual reality system of oral implant has good application effect, good operability and predictability. It can be effectively carried out in implant education and training, and it can strengthen skills of doctors, and is conducive to the practical operation.
10.Prenatal diagnosis of unilateral absence of pulmonary artery by echocardiography
Wenxiu LI ; Bin GENG ; Chaoqing WANG ; Jiang WU ; Shuang YANG
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2019;28(7):611-616
Objective To analyze the echocardiography features of unilateral absence of pulmonary artery ( U APA ) features and improve the prenatal diagnosis accuracy of U APA by analyzing fetal echocardiography features . Methods Fetal echocardiographic features were analyzed retrospectively in 6 cases with prenatal diagnosis of U APA between June 2012 and October 2018 . A t the same time ,ultrasonic manifestations of 3 patients whose antenatal examinations were performed in other hospitals and diagnosed as UAPA in our hospital were retrospectively analyzed . T he fetal echocardiography characteristics of UAPA were summarized . Results Among the 6 fetuses with UAPA ,4 cases were diagnosed as isolated unilateral absence of proximal right pulmonary artery ,1 was unilateral absence of proximal left pulmonary artery with tetralogy of Fallot ( T O F ) and 1 was isolated unilateral absence of proximal left pulmonary artery . Characteristic sonographical findings included : ① When other intracardiac abnormalities were absent ,the inner diameter and proportion of the heart cavity was normal . ② M ulti‐view showed that the normal confluence structure disappeared at the branch of the main pulmonary artery ,and the diameter of normal pulmonary artery branch was widened . ③On the basis of three vessels and trachea view ( 3V T ) ,moved the probe up and dow n to make a transverse scan ,two‐dimensional and color Doppler flow imaging ( CDFI ) showed a large vessel ( the brachiocephalic trunk artery ) originating from the aortic arch w hich had dual vascular features ,it means that it was difficult to distinguish the pulmonary artery branch from the aortic branch . ④ On coronal view of the large vessel ,two‐dimensional and CDFI clearly showed that the large vessel originating from the aortic arch was the brachiocephalic trunk artery ,and the pulmonary artery branch connected with the brachiocephalic trunk artery by the ipsilateral vertical arterial duct ( DA ) which originated from the root of brachiocephalic trunk artery ,but the left pulmonary artery branch connected with the ventral side of the aortic arch by the left DA in UAPA fetus with T O F . ⑤Spectrum Doppler of the anomalous vessels of the lungs confirmed that it was the pulmonary artery ,and the blood flow of the anomalous PA branch was isolated and no exact connection with the main pulmonary artery . Conclusions U APA can be accurately diagnosed prenatally by echocardiography . T he brachiocephalic trunk artery coronary view is very important for the diagnosis of this disease .Early diagnosis plays an important role in prenatal counseling and prognosis assessment .


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