1.Construction of a nomogram prediction model for the risk of non-suicidal self-injury behaviors in adolescents with depressive disorder
Shanshan ZHANG ; Xiaoe LI ; Youxi JIANG ; Xin WANG ; Qi WANG ; Peishan HUANG ; Tianhui HUANG ; Qiangli DONG
Sichuan Mental Health 2026;39(4):309-317
BackgroundNon-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) has become a public health concern of wide interest. Adolescents with depressive disorder are at high risk of NSSI behaviors. Previous studies have mostly focused on analyzing factors associated with NSSI behaviors, while research on developing visual models that are intuitive, quantifiable, and suitable for rapid clinical assessment is relatively limited. ObjectiveTo investigate the risk factors for NSSI behaviors in adolescents with depressive disorder, and to construct a nomogram prediction model for the risk of NSSI behaviors occurrence, so as to provide a quantitative tool for clinical rapid assessment of the occurrence risk of NSSI behaviors in this population. MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted. A total of 448 adolescent patients diagnosed with depressive disorder who attended the Mental Health Department of The Second Hospital, Lanzhou University from February to December 2025 and met the diagnostic criteria for depressive disorder as specified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5) were enrolled. All participants were randomly divided into the modeling group (n=313) and the validation group (n=135) at a ratio of 7∶3. Assessments were performed using the Self-rating Depression Scale (SDS), the Self-rating Anxiety Scale (SAS), the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale-11 (BIS-11), the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire-short form (CTQ-SF), and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Binary Logistic regression analysis was applied to screen independent predictors of NSSI behaviors in the modeling group, and a nomogram was constructed accordingly. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve, calibration curve, and decision curve analysis (DCA) were used to evaluate the discrimination, calibration and clinical utility of the model, respectively. ResultsBinary Logistic regression analysis revealed that younger age, female sex, higher SDS score, higher BIS-11 score, higher CTQ-SF score, and higher PSQI score were risk factors for NSSI behaviors in adolescent patients with depressive disorder (OR=0.816, 2.671, 1.131, 1.030, 1.064, 1.102, P<0.05 or 0.01). The Hosmer-Lemeshow test of the nomogram prediction model constructed based on these six indicators showed a good fit (χ²=15.144, P=0.056). Model validation showed that the AUC was 0.895 for the modeling group and 0.891 for the validation group. The calibration curves suggested that the mean absolute errors between the actual values and the predicted values were 0.043 and 0.023, respectively. Decision curve analysis indicated that the model provided a clear net clinical benefit when the risk threshold was greater than 0.11. ConclusionThe nomogram model based on six indicators (age, sex, depressive symptom severity, impulsivity, childhood trauma, and sleep quality) for predicting NSSI risk in adolescent patients with depressive disorder exhibits good discrimination, calibration, and clinical application value. [Funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China (number, 82560281); Gansu Provincial Science and Technology Program (number, 25JRRA618); Gansu Provincial Health Industry Research Project (number, GSWSKY2025-13); The College Students' Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program of the Second Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University (number, 20250050060)]
2.Breaking the ethical dilemmas in elderly care institutions under the integrated medical and elderly care model: exploration and optimization of practical pathways
Xiangyan FENG ; Lele MIAO ; Qingqiao LYU ; Xiaoe LI ; Zhinan YANG ; Yuzhuo MA
Chinese Medical Ethics 2025;38(10):1270-1274
The integrated medical and elderly care model provides comprehensive medical and elderly care services by establishing medical facilities in elderly care institutions or forming close cooperative relationships with surrounding medical institutions. Currently, there are 87,000 paired partnerships established nationwide between medical and health institutions and elderly care service institutions, and more than 7,800 integrated medical and elderly care institutions have obtained the qualifications of medical and health institutions and completed elderly care service registration. This model not only meets the elderly’s healthcare needs but also provides life care, psychological support, and social activities, thereby improving their quality of life. However, the integrated medical and elderly care model also faces numerous ethical dilemmas in practice. This paper aimed to explore in depth the ethical dilemmas and countermeasures optimization in the work of elderly care institutions under this model, to promote the improvement of service quality, comprehensively guarantee the rights and interests of the elderly, and promote the healthy development of this model in practice. Under this model, the elderly care institutions not only bear the responsibility of providing long-term care and life services but also need to cooperate with medical institutions to provide healthcare and health management services for the elderly. By exploring the practical paths for elderly care institutions to address the ethical dilemmas faced with this model, feasible solutions were proposed to enhance the welfare of the elderly and promote the harmonious development of society.
3.The mRNA expression of magnesium transporter 1 in CD8+ T cells and its correlation with HBV DNA in patients with chronic HBV infection
Yang LIU ; Xiaoe LIN ; Rujing SUN ; Shuyi LI ; Fuling YANG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(11):2265-2271
ObjectiveTo investigate the change in the expression of magnesium transporter 1 (MagT1) in peripheral blood CD8+ T cells in patients with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, as well as the correlation of serum Mg2+ and MagT1 with HBV DNA load. MethodsA total of 102 patients with HBV infection who were admitted to Tangshan Workers’ Hospital from January 2022 to December 2023 were enrolled, and a case-control study was conducted. According to the stage of disease progression, the subjects were divided into chronic hepatitis B group with 40 patients, compensated liver cirrhosis group with 32 patients, and hepatocellular carcinoma group with 30 patients, and 32 healthy volunteers matched by age and sex were enrolled as normal control group. The serum concentration of Mg²⁺ was measured; RT-qPCR was used to measure the mRNA expression level of MagT1 in CD8+ T cells and serum HBV DNA load; flow cytometry was used to measure the expression levels of programmed death-1 (PD-1), T-cell immunoglobulin and mucin-domain containing-3 (Tim-3), and natural killer cell group 2D (NKG2D) on the surface of CD8+ T cells. A one-way analysis of variance was used for comparison of normally distributed continuous data between multiple groups, and the SNK-q test was used for comparison between two groups; the chi-square test was used for comparison of categorical data between groups; a Pearson linear correlation analysis was used to investigate the correlation between the mRNA expression level of MagT1 and other related indicators. ResultsThere were significant differences in the serum level of Mg2+ and the mRNA expression level of MagT1 between the normal control group, the chronic hepatitis B group, the compensated liver cirrhosis group, and the hepatocellular carcinoma group (F=29.014 and 145.578, both P<0.001). The Pearson correlation analysis showed that the serum level of Mg2+ and the mRNA expression level of MagT1 were positively correlated with HBV DNA load (r=0.335 and 0.394, both P<0.05). The hepatocellular carcinoma group had the highest levels of PD-1 and Tim-3, followed by the compensated liver cirrhosis group, the chronic hepatitis B group, and the normal control group; the normal control group had the highest level of NKG2D, followed by the chronic hepatitis B group, the compensated liver cirrhosis group, and the hepatocellular carcinoma group (all P<0.001). The Pearson correlation analysis showed that the mRNA expression level of MagT1 was negatively correlated with PD-1 and Tim-3 (r=-0.643 and -0.640, both P<0.05) and was positively correlated with NKG2D (r=0.655, P<0.05). ConclusionThere is a reduction in the mRNA expression level of MagT1 in peripheral blood CD8+ T cells in patients with HBV infection, which is positively correlated with serum HBV DNA load. The reduction in the expression of MagT1 may contribute to CD8+ T cell exhaustion by impairing Mg²⁺ influx, manifesting as the upregulation of PD-1 and Tim-3 and the downregulation of NKG2D.
4.Effect of Ultrasound-guided Superficial Parasternal Intercostal Plane Block on The Quality of Recovery in Patients Undergoing Sternotomy Cardiac Surgery
Yi LIAO ; Qi LI ; Xiaoe WANG ; Mingying ZHAN ; Li XIAO ; Yu CHEN
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2024;45(2):297-309
ObjectiveThis study aims to explore the effect of ultrasound-guided superficial parasternal intercostal plane block on the quality of recovery and postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing sternotomy cardiac surgery. MethodsA total of 64 patients undergoing sternotomy cardiac surgery were selected for this study. They were randomly divided into two groups: one group received a superficial parasternal intercostal plane block with ropivacaine (the ropivacaine group), while the other was given normal saline (the normal saline group). The primary outcome was the Quality of Recovery-15 (QoR-15) score on postoperative day 1 in both groups, accompanied by a comparative analysis of the pain score and opioid usage. ResultsCompared with the normal saline group, the ropivacaine group exhibited a significantly higher QoR-15 score on postoperative day 1[(89.60±13.24) vs (81.18±12.78), P=0.012]. The numerical rating scale at rest was significantly lower[(3.03±0.72) vs (4.26±0.93), P<0.001], and the numerical rating scale during coughing was also significantly reduced [(4.40±0.89) vs (5.44±1.05), P<0.001]. Concurrently, the cumulative morphine equivalent consumption during the initial 24 h postoperatively was significantly lower in patients who were administered the ropivacaine [14.15 (4.95~30.00) mg vs 40.50 (19.25~68.18) mg, P=0.002], and there was also a notable decrease in the rescue analgesia [0.00 (0.00~0.00) mg vs 0.00 (0.00~100.00) mg, P=0.007]. ConclusionUltrasound-guided superficial parasternal intercostal plane block can significantly enhance the overall quality of recovery in patients undergoing sternotomy cardiac surgery on postoperative day 1. The technique contributes to improved postoperative analgesic effects and a reduction in opioid usage, thereby facilitating early postoperative recovery.
5.Ivabradine Prevents Remifentanil Induced Hyperalgesia in Mice
Li XIAO ; Xiaoe WANG ; Wenqi HUANG ; Yu CUI
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2024;45(5):694-700
[Objective]To investigate the effect of ivabradine,an inhibitor of peripheral HCN channel,on remifentanil-induced hyperalgesia in mice.[Methods]The model of remifentanil-induced hyperalgesia was established by intravenously infusing remifentanil 2 μg/(kg·min)for 1 h through tail vein of adult male C57/BL6 mice.To observe the effect of ivabradine on remifentanil induced hyperalgesia,ivabradine(5 mg/kg)was injected subcutaneously 30 minutes before remifentanil infusion.Forty mice were equally and randomly divided into 4 groups:saline group,remifentanil group,remifentanil+vehicle group and remifentanil+ivabradine group.In each group,six mice were used to test mechanical and thermal pain thresholds at 24 h before(baseline)and on 1 d,3 d,5 d after remifentanil or saline infusion.Four mice of each group were used to detected c-Fos positive cell in spinal dorsal horn by immunofluorescence on 1 d after remifentanil or saline infusion.[Results]Compared with the saline group,a significant decrease in mechanical or thermal threshold was observed on 1 d and 3 d after remifentanil infusion(P<0.001),and the number of c-Fos positive neurons in the lumbar dorsal horn increased significantly(P<0.001).Compared with vehicle group,subcutaneous injection of ivabradine effectively inhibited remifentanil induced hyperalgesia(P<0.001)and blocked the increase of c-Fos positive neurons in the lumbar dorsal horn on 1 d following remifentanil treatment(P<0.001).[Conclusions]Ivabradine could effectively prevent remifentanil-induced hyperalgesia in mice.The possible mechanism underlying this effect is that ivabradine suppresses the enhanced peripheral nociceptive input onto spinal cord neurons.
6.The Impact of Regular Diet Recovery on Postoperative Rehabilitation After Elective Cesarean Section
Caihong HU ; Kuilin FEI ; Yuelan LIU ; Xiaoe JIANG ; Wenjing YONG ; Weishe ZHANG ; Ping LI
Maternal-Fetal Medicine 2024;06(2):78-83
Objective::To determine the role of regular diet recovery after restoration of normal muscle strength of both lower extremities in promoting postoperative recovery in women undergoing elective cesarean section.Methods::This was a prospective observational cohort study. Patients who underwent elective cesarean section at Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, from October 2022 to December 2022, were categorized into two groups based on the duration of postoperative fasting: the observation group resumed eating after regaining lower extremity muscle strength, while the control group adhered to traditional postoperative fasting guidelines, waiting 6 hours before eating. Primary outcomes included postoperative pain levels assessed by visual analog scale (VAS) pain scores and time to first flatus. Demographic characteristics, time to first lactation, hospital stay length, and patient satisfaction were also assessed. Statistical analysis was conducted using Student’s t test and Chi-squared test, with significance set at P < 0.05. Results::Out of a total of 300 patients, 240 were included in the analysis, comprising 112 in the control group and 128 in the observation group. There were no significant differences in baseline demographic characteristics. The median values of the first flatus time and the first lactation time were 33.37 ± 1.22 vs. 18.06 ± 6.34 hours ( P = 0.003) and 26.34 ± 8.21 vs. 7.05 ± 1.26 hours ( P = 0.001) in the control and observation groups, respectively. The median hospital stay duration in the control and observation groups was 6.54 ± 0.53 vs. 4.84 ± 0.18 days ( P = 0.000), respectively. Median postoperative VAS pain scores and patient satisfaction values were 8.57 ± 0.11 vs. 4.91 ± 0.27 ( P = 0.000) and 9.36 ± 0.16 vs. 9.72 ± 0.08 ( P = 0.005) in the control and observation groups, respectively. There were no statistically significant differences in other postoperative outcomes, such as intestinal obstruction, infection, and readmission within 42 days ( P > 0.05). Conclusion::Food intake after restoration of lower extremity muscle strength improves first flatus, relieves postoperative pain, shortens hospital stay, and enhances satisfaction after elective cesarean section, without adverse effects. It is crucial for postoperative rehabilitation and should be encouraged.
7.Correlation between anxiety symptoms and abnormal brain function in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Hongge MA ; Longlong WANG ; Sha CHENG ; Liangliang WANG ; Yanzhong GAO ; Jingwen MA ; Na LI ; Jingjian WANG ; Xiaoe LI
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2024;28(8):79-82
Objective To analyze the correlation between anxiety symptoms and abnormal brain function in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) under long-term chronic hypoxia. Methods Twenty-one patients with COPD complicated with anxiety were prospectively selected as COPD group, and 26 healthy individuals matched for gender and age were selected as control group. Both groups underwent high-resolution 3D-T1-weighted imaging (3D-T1WI), T2-fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (T2-FLAIR), and blood oxygen level dependent (BOLD) sequence examination. DPARSF and SPM8 software were used to analyze the amplitude of low-frequency fluctuations (ALFF) in the brain of the two groups. Results In the COPD group, the ALFF value in the left parahippocampal gyrus-cingulate gyrus increased, and the ALFF value in the right superior frontal gyrus decreased (
8.The Impact of Regular Diet Recovery on Postoperative Rehabilitation After Elective Cesarean Section
Caihong HU ; Kuilin FEI ; Yuelan LIU ; Xiaoe JIANG ; Wenjing YONG ; Weishe ZHANG ; Ping LI
Maternal-Fetal Medicine 2024;06(2):78-83
Objective::To determine the role of regular diet recovery after restoration of normal muscle strength of both lower extremities in promoting postoperative recovery in women undergoing elective cesarean section.Methods::This was a prospective observational cohort study. Patients who underwent elective cesarean section at Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, from October 2022 to December 2022, were categorized into two groups based on the duration of postoperative fasting: the observation group resumed eating after regaining lower extremity muscle strength, while the control group adhered to traditional postoperative fasting guidelines, waiting 6 hours before eating. Primary outcomes included postoperative pain levels assessed by visual analog scale (VAS) pain scores and time to first flatus. Demographic characteristics, time to first lactation, hospital stay length, and patient satisfaction were also assessed. Statistical analysis was conducted using Student’s t test and Chi-squared test, with significance set at P < 0.05. Results::Out of a total of 300 patients, 240 were included in the analysis, comprising 112 in the control group and 128 in the observation group. There were no significant differences in baseline demographic characteristics. The median values of the first flatus time and the first lactation time were 33.37 ± 1.22 vs. 18.06 ± 6.34 hours ( P = 0.003) and 26.34 ± 8.21 vs. 7.05 ± 1.26 hours ( P = 0.001) in the control and observation groups, respectively. The median hospital stay duration in the control and observation groups was 6.54 ± 0.53 vs. 4.84 ± 0.18 days ( P = 0.000), respectively. Median postoperative VAS pain scores and patient satisfaction values were 8.57 ± 0.11 vs. 4.91 ± 0.27 ( P = 0.000) and 9.36 ± 0.16 vs. 9.72 ± 0.08 ( P = 0.005) in the control and observation groups, respectively. There were no statistically significant differences in other postoperative outcomes, such as intestinal obstruction, infection, and readmission within 42 days ( P > 0.05). Conclusion::Food intake after restoration of lower extremity muscle strength improves first flatus, relieves postoperative pain, shortens hospital stay, and enhances satisfaction after elective cesarean section, without adverse effects. It is crucial for postoperative rehabilitation and should be encouraged.
9.Incidence and influencing factors of motion sickness in undergraduates during their first maritime practice
Xiaoe JIN ; Naixin YAO ; Zhuo CHEN ; Weihong LI
Journal of Navy Medicine 2024;45(6):606-611
Objective To observe the motion sickness among undergraduates during their first maritime practice,and to explore the relationships between gender,traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)constitution,psychological factors,susceptibility to motion sickness and nautical motion sickness.Methods A total of 120 sophomore students were selected by simple random sampling.The Constitution Classification and Determination Scale of TCM,Beck depression inventory-short form(BDI-SF),state trait anxiety inventory(STAI)and modified motion sickness susceptibility questionnaire(mMSSQ)were used for a questionnaire survey among the students.Seasickness discomfort was assessed by Graybiel scale when they first entered the rough sea.Results A total of 104 trainees completed the questionnaire.The physical constitution was mainly characterized by damp-heat,phlegm dampness,Qi deficiency,and Yang deficiency.There was no significant difference in the incidence of motion sickness among the students with different constitutions(P<0.05).Depressi on was found in 16 people(15.38%),and depression was highly correlated with the susceptibility to motion sickness and anxiety(all P<0.01).Fifty-six students(53.85%)were highly susceptible to motion sickness.All the students felt discomfort when they first entered the rough sea,and the discomfort in females was significantly stronger than that in males(P<0.01).Motion sickness occurred in 54 students,the incidence of motion sickness in females was higher than that in males(P<0.01),and the incidence of motion sickness in the students with depression was higher than that in the students without depression(P<0.01).Gender,Yang deficiency constitution,degree of depression,and susceptibility to motion sickness were significantly correlated with the motion sickness(P<0.05),and could be used as predictors of motion sickness.Conclusion There is a high incidence of motion sickness among college students during their first maritime practice.More attention should be paid to female students,and to students with Yang deficiency constitution,negative emotions(depression and anxiety)and high susceptibility to motion sickness.
10.Progress of treatment for large idiopathic macular holes
Xiaoe FAN ; Xinjun REN ; Xiaorong LI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2022;40(1):88-92
Size of the macular hole (MH) is an important factor affecting the treatment of MH.MH with a diameter >400 mm was defined as large MH.Pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) combined with internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling or intravitreal gas tamponade, which can effectively relieve the traction of vitreoretinal interface, is the standard surgical technique for idiopathic full-thickness macular hole (FTMH), but its efficacy on refractory large FTMH is very limited.In order to obtain ideal anatomical healing and functional recovery of large FTMH, new surgical strategies, such as reversal of retinal internal limiting membrane (ILM), expanded removal of ILM, transplantation of different tissue valves, application of mesenchymal stem cells and so on, have been the focus of researchers in the field of fundus diseases.More targeted and personalized treatment is the development trend of treatment for large FTMH.The progress of ILM flipping surgery, expansion of ILM removal, transplantation of different tissue valves, biomaterials and other auxiliary techniques in the treatment of large diameter FTMH were reviewed in this article.


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