1.Analysis of clinical characteristics and diagnostic prediction of Qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome in acute ischemic stroke
Hao XU ; Xu ZHU ; Bo LI ; Xiaodan LIU ; Xihui PAN ; Changqing DENG
Digital Chinese Medicine 2025;8(1):111-122
[Objective] :
To explore the clinical characteristics and methods for syndrome differentiation prediction, as well as to construct a predictive model for Qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS).
[Methods] :
This study employed a retrospective case-control design to analyze patients with AIS who received inpatient treatment at the Neurology Department of The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2022. AIS patients meeting the diagnostic criteria for Qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome were stratified into case group, while those without Qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome were stratified into control group. The demographic characteristics (age and gender), clinical parameters [time from onset to admission, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score, and blood pressure], past medical history, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) diagnostic characteristics (tongue and pulse), neurological symptoms and signs, imaging findings [magnetic resonance imaging-diffusion weighted imaging (MRI-DWI)], and biochemical indicators of the two groups were collected and compared. The indicators with statistical difference (P < 0.05) in univariate analysis were included in multivariate logistic regression analysis to evaluate their predictive value for the diagnosis of Qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome, and the predictive model was constructed by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis.
[Results] :
The study included 1 035 AIS patients, with 404 cases in case group and 631 cases in control group. Compared with control group, patients in case group were significantly older, had extended onset-to-admission time, lower diastolic blood pressure, and lower NIHSS scores (P < 0.05). Case group showed lower incidence of hypertension history (P < 0.05). Regarding tongue and pulse characteristics, pale and dark tongue colors, white tongue coating, fine pulse, astringent pulse, and sinking pulse were more common in case group. Imaging examinations demonstrated higher proportions of centrum semiovale infarction, cerebral atrophy, and vertebral artery stenosis in case group (P < 0.05). Among biochemical indicators, case group showed higher proportions of elevated fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), while lower proportions of elevated white blood cell count, reduced hemoglobin, and reduced high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) (P < 0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis identified significant predictors for Qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome including: fine pulse [odds ratio (OR) = 4.38], astringent pulse (OR = 3.67), superficial sensory abnormalities (OR = 1.86), centrum semiovale infarction (OR = 1.57), cerebral atrophy (OR = 1.55), vertebral artery stenosis (OR = 1.62), and elevated HbA1c (OR = 3.52). The ROC curve analysis of the comprehensive prediction model yielded an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.878 [95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.855 – 0.900].
[Conclusion]
This study finds out that Qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome represents one of the primary types of AIS. Fine pulse, astringent pulse, superficial sensory abnormalities, centrum semiovale infarction, cerebral atrophy, vertebral artery stenosis, elevated blood glucose, elevated HbA1c, pale and dark tongue colors, and white tongue coating are key objective diagnostic indicators for the syndrome differentiation of AIS with Qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome. Based on these indicators, a syndrome differentiation prediction model has been developed, offering a more objective basis for clinical diagnosis, and help to rapidly identify this syndrome in clinical practice and reduce misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis.
2.Reform and practice of a stomatology practice education system based on post competency in the context of new medicine
Yingzhen LAI ; Xiaodan ZHENG ; Xiawei PAN ; Zhong CHEN
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2025;24(2):215-218
To train applied stomatology students, a stomatology practice education system was created and practiced in conjunction with post competency in the context of New Medicine. The practice teaching system is featured by six progressive stages and integration of knowledge and practice, uses student-centered and ability-oriented teaching model throughout the education, integrates the curriculum ideology system of working together in the same direction and cultivating talents with high moral standards, and forms a multi-cooperative and people-oriented evaluation system. The stomatology practice education system led by the New Medicine with collaboration of multiple elements such as "medicine, teaching, research, and innovation" has contributed to the comprehensive improvement of post competency in stomatology students. This system has played an important supportive role in the training of applied stomatology talents in the new era.
3.Preparation, preclinical evaluation and preliminary clinical application of 64Cu-DOTATATE
Huanhuan LIU ; Xiaojun ZHANG ; Guangyu MA ; Yue PAN ; Jingfeng ZHANG ; Hui WEN ; Xiaodan XU ; Ruimin WANG ; Jinming ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2025;45(6):358-363
Objective:To prepare domestic 64Cu-1, 4, 7, 10-tetraazacyclododecane-1, 4, 7, 10-tetraacetic acid- D-Phe1-Tyr3-Thr8-octreotide (DOTATATE), and to verify its distribution and preliminary diagnostic value in neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). Methods:DOTATATE was labeled with the domestic 64Cu to obtain 64Cu-DOTATATE. The lipophilicity, in vitro stability, and pharmacokinetics were studied. Biodistribution experiments and microPET imaging were performed on NCI-H727 (somatostatin receptor (SSTR)2 positive expression) tumor-bearing nude mice. The preliminary clinical applications were conducted on 10 NETs patients (5 males, 5 females; age (58.5±13.0) years) from Chinese PLA General Hospital between May 2023 and April 2024. Data were analyzed by using independent-sample t test. Results:64Cu-DOTATATE was successfully prepared with the radiochemical purity greater than 98%, log P of -2.609±0.051 and good stability. Pharmacokinetic experiments in BALB/c mice suggested rapid blood clearance of the drug (elimination half-time of 22.78min). Biodistribution results in tumor-bearing mice showed that 64Cu-DOTATATE was mainly metabolized through the liver and kidneys, with significant tumor uptake at 1h ((2.519±0.273) percentage activity of injection dose per gram of tissue (%ID/g)) and sustained high uptake at 24h ((4.331±0.549)%ID/g). MicroPET imaging of tumor-bearing mice showed a slight increase in uptake and good retention at 24h, with a significant statistical difference compared to the blocked group ((2.197±0.250) vs (0.985±0.064) % ID/g; t=6.40, P=0.008). The tumor/liver ratios were 0.075±0.007, 0.083±0.011, 0.118±0.005, 0.263±0.031 at 1, 2, 6 and 24h, respectively. Preliminary clinical application indicated that 64Cu-DOTATATE exhibited good targeting in patients, and the liver radioactivity distribution was moderate (SUV max=10.62±3.46), providing good image quality. Conclusion:Domestic 64Cu-DOTATATE PET/CT imaging is a promising imaging evaluation method in NETs with the value for further clinical research.
4.Preparation, preclinical evaluation and preliminary clinical application of 64Cu-DOTATATE
Huanhuan LIU ; Xiaojun ZHANG ; Guangyu MA ; Yue PAN ; Jingfeng ZHANG ; Hui WEN ; Xiaodan XU ; Ruimin WANG ; Jinming ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2025;45(6):358-363
Objective:To prepare domestic 64Cu-1, 4, 7, 10-tetraazacyclododecane-1, 4, 7, 10-tetraacetic acid- D-Phe1-Tyr3-Thr8-octreotide (DOTATATE), and to verify its distribution and preliminary diagnostic value in neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). Methods:DOTATATE was labeled with the domestic 64Cu to obtain 64Cu-DOTATATE. The lipophilicity, in vitro stability, and pharmacokinetics were studied. Biodistribution experiments and microPET imaging were performed on NCI-H727 (somatostatin receptor (SSTR)2 positive expression) tumor-bearing nude mice. The preliminary clinical applications were conducted on 10 NETs patients (5 males, 5 females; age (58.5±13.0) years) from Chinese PLA General Hospital between May 2023 and April 2024. Data were analyzed by using independent-sample t test. Results:64Cu-DOTATATE was successfully prepared with the radiochemical purity greater than 98%, log P of -2.609±0.051 and good stability. Pharmacokinetic experiments in BALB/c mice suggested rapid blood clearance of the drug (elimination half-time of 22.78min). Biodistribution results in tumor-bearing mice showed that 64Cu-DOTATATE was mainly metabolized through the liver and kidneys, with significant tumor uptake at 1h ((2.519±0.273) percentage activity of injection dose per gram of tissue (%ID/g)) and sustained high uptake at 24h ((4.331±0.549)%ID/g). MicroPET imaging of tumor-bearing mice showed a slight increase in uptake and good retention at 24h, with a significant statistical difference compared to the blocked group ((2.197±0.250) vs (0.985±0.064) % ID/g; t=6.40, P=0.008). The tumor/liver ratios were 0.075±0.007, 0.083±0.011, 0.118±0.005, 0.263±0.031 at 1, 2, 6 and 24h, respectively. Preliminary clinical application indicated that 64Cu-DOTATATE exhibited good targeting in patients, and the liver radioactivity distribution was moderate (SUV max=10.62±3.46), providing good image quality. Conclusion:Domestic 64Cu-DOTATATE PET/CT imaging is a promising imaging evaluation method in NETs with the value for further clinical research.
5.Reform and practice of a stomatology practice education system based on post competency in the context of new medicine
Yingzhen LAI ; Xiaodan ZHENG ; Xiawei PAN ; Zhong CHEN
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2025;24(2):215-218
To train applied stomatology students, a stomatology practice education system was created and practiced in conjunction with post competency in the context of New Medicine. The practice teaching system is featured by six progressive stages and integration of knowledge and practice, uses student-centered and ability-oriented teaching model throughout the education, integrates the curriculum ideology system of working together in the same direction and cultivating talents with high moral standards, and forms a multi-cooperative and people-oriented evaluation system. The stomatology practice education system led by the New Medicine with collaboration of multiple elements such as "medicine, teaching, research, and innovation" has contributed to the comprehensive improvement of post competency in stomatology students. This system has played an important supportive role in the training of applied stomatology talents in the new era.
6.Genotype-phenotype analysis of Fabry disease caused by GLA gene variation in a pedigree
Zhuhui GE ; Zhihong LU ; Xiaodan PAN ; Tingting LAI ; Miaojuan YANG ; Huaqin YANG ; Huibin ZHANG ; Guangyin LI ; Zhangqiao DAI ; Jianhua MAO
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics 2024;62(4):345-350
Objective:To investigate the clinical phenotype and genetic characteristics of patients with Fabry disease caused by a GLA variant, IVS4+919G>A.Methods:It was a prospective study. Fabry disease screening was conducted among high-risk population in Ninghai from October 2021 to August 2023. Those children with decreased α-galactosidase enzyme activity<2.40 μmol/(L·h) or elavated Lyso-GL-3 level>1.10 μg/L in dried blood spot (DBS) method underwent GLA genetic testing for diagnosis confirmation. Meanwhile, family screening was carried out. A proband and his family members diagnosed with Fabry disease were research subjects. The clinical and genetic characteristics of patients with Fabry disease caused by the GLA variant (IVS4+919G>A) were analyzed.Results:The female proband aged 9.8 years with pain in both lower limbs as the initial symptom was found to have a heterozygous GLA variant IVS4+919G>A among 102 patients. In family screening, there were 4 family members (proband's father, elder sister, elder male cousin and elder female cousin) with Fabry disease and a family member (proband's fifth aunt) with a GLA variant. Among these 4 diagnosed family members, the elder male cousin of the proband, a boy aged 13.2 years had a heterozygous GLA variant, IVS4+919G>A with intermittent pain in both lower limbs as the initial symptom. The proband′s father had knee joint pain. The proband′s elder sister had decreased vision and his elder female cousin had no obvious symptoms. The proband′s fifth aunt with a GLA variant had decreased vision.Conclusions:High-risk screening in children and family screening are helpful for early diagnosis and treatment of Fabry disease. Neuropathic pain may be a early symptom in children with Fabry disease caused by the GLA variant, IVS4+919G>A.
7.Attributable deaths caused by smoking among residents in Tianjin and its impact on life expectancy in 2019
Wei LI ; Xiaodan XUE ; Wenda SHEN ; Dandan LI ; Yi PAN ; Meiqiu XIE ; Ying ZHANG ; Dezheng WANG ; Guohong JIANG ; Wenlong ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2024;18(7):500-505
Objective:Analyze the impact of smoking on the mortality and life expectancy of residents in Tianjin in 2019.Methods:Use mortality case-control study method to collect all cause of death cases of residents in Tianjin in 2019 for analysis. After adjusting for the 5-years-old age group, education level, and marital status, the smoking attributed deaths from different diseases of different genders, smoking attributed deaths in different age groups, and their impact on life expectancy were analyzed.Results:The total number of deaths in 2019 was 75 254, with 42 201 males (56.1%). Among male deaths, 3 215 (9.9%) were attributed to smoking, of which 2 157 (50.2%) lung cancer deaths were attributed to smoking; The risk of lung cancer death among smokers was 3.075 times higher than that of non-smokers (95% CI: 2.812-3.364); Among the 33 053 female deaths (43.9%), 1 396 (5.8%) were caused by smoking, with 744 (29.1%) lung cancer deaths attributed to smoking. The age group with the highest number of deaths attributed to smoking for women was the 75-<80 years old age group, followed by the 70-<75 and 80-<85 years old age groups. The age group with the highest proportion of deaths attributed to smoking for men was the 55-<60 years old age group. In addition, smoking accounts for more than 60% of deaths in the 60-<65, 45-<50, 55-<60, and 65-<70 years old age groups. In 2019, the loss of life expectancy attributed to smoking deaths among all residents in Tianjin was 1.13 years, with a loss of 1.15 years for males and 0.57 years for females. The expected life expectancy excluding deaths caused by smoking was 82.92 years, 80.77 years for males and 84.61 years for females. Conclusions:Smoking remains one of the important risk factors for death among residents. Promoting effective measures to reduce smoking rates is an effective way to increase life expectancy.
8.Analysis of research trends and hotspots in patient navigation based on CiteSpace
Nasha NIU ; Linmei LI ; Xiaodan WU ; Lingmin GUO ; Chunwen YAN ; Li PAN
Modern Clinical Nursing 2024;23(11):79-86
Objective To analyse the hotspots and trends in research of patient navigation. Methods Literature on patient navigation were retrieved from China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) and Web of Science Core Collection from 1 January,2000 to 31 December,2023. CiteSpace 6.1.R6 was used to analyse the co-citation literature,institutions and key words. Results A total of 483 articles were included,covering 444 in English and 39 in Chinese. The overall number of annual publications showed a fluctuating upward trend. Domestic research started later than abroad. The research hotspots included navigation model,navigation nurse,breast cancer and social service. The development of navigation model,training of navigation nurses,and identification of standardised navigation outcome indicators are expected to become the trend in future research. Conclusion Domestic research in patient navigation is at a preliminary stage. It is recommended that researchers should learn from foreign studies by strengthen communications and cooperation,further explore and improve theories,and develop a scientific and localised patient navigation model and a training system for navigation nursing talents.
9.Analysis of research trends and hotspots in patient navigation based on CiteSpace
Nasha NIU ; Linmei LI ; Xiaodan WU ; Lingmin GUO ; Chunwen YAN ; Li PAN
Modern Clinical Nursing 2024;23(11):79-86
Objective To analyse the hotspots and trends in research of patient navigation. Methods Literature on patient navigation were retrieved from China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) and Web of Science Core Collection from 1 January,2000 to 31 December,2023. CiteSpace 6.1.R6 was used to analyse the co-citation literature,institutions and key words. Results A total of 483 articles were included,covering 444 in English and 39 in Chinese. The overall number of annual publications showed a fluctuating upward trend. Domestic research started later than abroad. The research hotspots included navigation model,navigation nurse,breast cancer and social service. The development of navigation model,training of navigation nurses,and identification of standardised navigation outcome indicators are expected to become the trend in future research. Conclusion Domestic research in patient navigation is at a preliminary stage. It is recommended that researchers should learn from foreign studies by strengthen communications and cooperation,further explore and improve theories,and develop a scientific and localised patient navigation model and a training system for navigation nursing talents.
10.Analysis of the current situation and trend of infectious disease public health emergencies in Hainan Province from 2013 to 2022
JIA Pengben ; CHEN Li ; JIANG Tao ; JIN Yuming ; WANG Xiaodan ; QIU Li ; CHEN Shaoming ; FENG Fangli ; CHEN Jingjing ; PAN Biyu ; CHEN Rui
China Tropical Medicine 2023;23(8):828-
Abstract:Objective To evaluate the basic development status of public health emergencies of infectious diseases in Hainan Province from 2013 to 2022, analyze the distribution and characteristics of these emergencies, as to provide important scientific basis for the study and formulation of economic health development planning policies, for the health security policies and infectious disease prevention and control strategies in Hainan Province. Methods The relevant statistical data of public health emergencies involving infectious diseases reported in Hainan Province from 2013 to 2022 were collected, and the status quo of these emergencies was analyzed by using descriptive data statistical analysis method. The ARIMA model was used to predict the number of public health emergencies reported by infectious diseases in Hainan Province from 2023 to 2025. Results From 2013 to 2022, a total of 482 public health emergencies were reported in Hainan Province, of which 426 were infectious disease public health emergencies, accounting for 88.38%, with a total of 8 876 cases, an incidence rate of 0.61%, and eight deaths, a case fatality rate of 0.09%. The major public health emergencies of infectious diseases were unclassified events and general events, accounting for 69.25% and 29.58%, respectively. The main diseases were novel coronavirus infection, chickenpox and hand, foot and mouth disease, accounting for 45.07%, 15.49% and 11.97%, respectively; in terms of time distribution, the number of reported incidents showed an upward trend over time, with a decline in 2021, and mainly had three peak periods, April, August and December, with a total of 220 cases reported; in terms of regional distribution, the major cities and counties reported were Haikou, Wanning and Wenchang, accounting for 27.46%, 19.25% and 9.86%, respectively; in terms of location distribution, the events mainly occurred in schools, accounting for 42.02% of the total number of incidents. The ARIMA(1, 1, 0) model was used to predict infectious disease public health emergencies, and the results showed that the forecast state would be stable from 2023 to 2025, with no obvious upward trend, that is, the fluctuation range of public health emergencies related to infectious diseases in Hainan Province would be stable in the next three years. Conclusion The number of infectious disease public health emergencies reported in Hainan Province from 2013 to 2022 has increased year by year, with a decline in 2021. Although the forecast shows that public health emergencies such as infectious diseases are relatively stable with no obvious upward trend, the prevention and control of the epidemic should not be taken lightly. Hainan Province should continue to increase the investment in monitoring public health emergencies, improve the information system of public disease prevention and control, and carry out real-time monitoring of public health emergencies of infectious diseases.

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