1.Application of mass spectrometry imaging in the diagnosis and molecular mechanism of liver cancer
Qianxue YU ; Yongsheng HU ; Yanqiu HUANG ; Xiaofei CHEN ; Gao LI ; Yue LIU
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice and Service 2026;44(7):329-334
Mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) is an emerging molecular imaging technique that combines high spatial resolution and the ability to acquire molecular information. This technology can directly obtain spatial distribution maps of metabolites, proteins, lipids and other molecules in tumor tissues, reveal the abnormal molecular changes during the occurrence and development of liver cancer, and make up for the deficiency of information at the molecular level in traditional imaging (such as CT, MRI). In liver cancer research, MSI has demonstrated unique advantages and application potential in early diagnosis and screening, precise classification, tumor heterogeneity analysis, and exploration of molecular mechanisms. The principle characteristics of MSI technology and its latest progress in the early diagnosis, classification and molecular mechanism research of liver cancer were reviewed, and the current challenges and future development directions were discussed, which aimed to provide a new perspective and theoretical basis for an in-depth understanding of the pathological mechanism of liver cancer and promoted its precise diagnosis and treatment.
2.Long-term efficacy of three intra-articular injections in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis:a network meta-analysis
Yuwen HUANG ; Zhitao HONG ; Yongyuan HUANG ; Hong SU ; Kaining CHEN ; Jie HAN ; Yueping CHEN ; Xiaofei WU
China Pharmacy 2026;37(14):1905-1911
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the long-term efficacy of intra-articular injection of hyaluronic acid (HA), platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and micro-fragmented adipose tissue (MFAT) in treatment of knee osteoarthritis (KOA). METHODS Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of KOA patients receiving intra-articular injection of the three agents were collected from PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, CNKI, Wanfang Data, VIP, Chinese Biomedical Literature Service System,and clinical trial registration platforms. The retrieval time limit was from January 2016 to December 2025. After screening the literature, extracting the data,and evaluating the quality of the literature, network meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.3 and Stata MP 16.0 software. RESULTS A total of 31 RCTs involving 2 964 patients were included. For pain relief, after 6 months of treatment, the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) scores in the PRP+HA and PRP groups were significantly lower than those in the saline and HA groups ( P <0.05), PRP+HA and PRP were ranked as the top two by surface under the cumulative ranking curve (SUCRA). After 12 months of treatment, the VAS scores in the PRP group were significantly lower than those in the HA and saline groups ( P <0.05), PRP and PRP+HA were ranked as the top two by SUCRA. For functional recovery, after 6 months of treatment, the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) scores in the PRP group were significantly lower than those in the HA or saline groups ( P <0.05). After 12 months of treatment, the WOMAC scores in the MFAT, PRP and PRP+HA groups were significantly lower than those in the HA or saline groups ( P <0.05). After 6 and 12 months of treatment, International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) scores in the MFAT and PRP groups were significantly higher than the saline group ( P <0.05), and after 12 months of treatment, the PRP group was significantly higher than the HA group ( P <0.05). MFAT and PRP were ranked as the top two by SUCRA for both the WOMAC and IKDC scores. CONCLUSIONS For pain relief, PRP+HA showed a significant advantage at 6 months after treatment, whereas PRP alone demonstrated a notable superiority at 12 months after treatment. For functional recovery, MFAT exhibited a marked advantage at both 6 and 12 months after treatment.
3.Research progress on the regulation of the Nrf2 signaling pathway by traditional Chinese medicine in ameliorating cholestatic liver disease
Xiaofei BI ; Jieyao HUANG ; Juan HUANG ; Qiuyan SUN ; Wei FANG ; Yaping XIAO
China Pharmacy 2026;37(18):2471-2477
Cholestatic liver disease (CLD) is closely associated with bile acid homeostasis imbalance, oxidative stress, inflammatory responses, mitochondrial damage, and hepatic fibrosis. Nuclear factor-erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) can regulate molecules related to antioxidation, detoxification, and bile acid transport, and together with signaling pathways such as farnesoid X receptor (FXR), silent information regulator 1/AMP-activated protein kinase, and nuclear factor-κB, participates in the development and progression of CLD. This review summarizes the role of Nrf2 in the development and progression of CLD, as well as the research progress on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) active constituents and formulas/Chinese patent medicine in regulating Nrf2 for the intervention of CLD. The results indicate that TCM active constituents such as terpenoids, saponins, flavonoids, and polysaccharides, as well as formulas/Chinese patent medicine with the effects of heat-clearing and dampness-draining, liver-soothing and choleretic-promoting, and body-strengthening and liver-protecting, can improve bile acid metabolism and transport and alleviate oxidative stress, inflammatory responses, and hepatic fibrosis by regulating Nrf2-related signaling pathways. However, existing studies still primarily judge based on Nrf2 expression, nuclear translocation, and downstream molecular expression changes, and the understanding of the regulatory relationship between Nrf2 and signaling pathways such as FXR, as well as the synergistic mechanisms of multiple constituents in formulas, remains insufficient. Future studies can strengthen gene intervention and functional validation, utilize liver or bile duct organoids, co-culture systems, and other approaches, and combine bile acid profiling and multi-omics analysis to further elucidate the mechanism by which TCM regulates Nrf2 to ameliorate CLD.
4.Influence of interaction of physical exercise and pre-sleep screen time on sleep quality among college students
SONG Qingyao, FAN Xiaofei, HUANG Wei, LI Qiangqiang, CHEN Yuchu
Chinese Journal of School Health 2026;47(9):1288-1292
Objective:
To investigate the dynamic influence mechanism of the interaction between physical exercise and pre-sleep screen time on sleep quality among college students, so as to provide a theoretical basis for sleep health interventions in the population.
Methods:
From March to April 2025, a convenience sample of 2 075 students was recruited from eight universities in Jiangsu Province to participate in an online survey. Physical exercise was assessed using the Physical Activity Rating Scale-3 (PARS-3), sleep quality was evaluated using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and pre-sleep screen time behaviors were recorded using a self-designed structured questionnaire. Binary Logistic regression was used to examine the independent associations of physical activity level and pre-sleep screen time with sleep disorders. An interaction effect model was then applied to plot the dose-response relationship among the three variables.
Results:
The overall prevalence of sleep disorder among college students was 50.3%. Significant differences in the prevalence of sleep disorder were observed across groups of sex, academic discipline, grade, pre-sleep screen time, and physical exercise ( χ 2=42.45, 14.81, 18.99, 113.23, 40.61, all P <0.05). Binary Logistic regression showed that pre-sleep screen time was associated with the risk of sleep disorders (≤15 min: OR =1.70; 16- 30 min : OR =1.91; 31-60 min: OR =3.31; >60 min: OR =5.32), while both moderate ( OR =0.44) and high ( OR =0.57) physical exercise were associated with a reduced risk (all P <0.05). The interaction effect was statistically significant (Wald χ 2= 6.82 , P <0.01). The dose-response curves revealed that, in the low-exercise group, sleep quality deteriorated sharply with increasing screen time (the predicted mean dropped to 28% at the >60 min threshold, P <0.01); in the moderate exercise group, an inverted U-shaped trend was observed, with an optimal window of 16-30 min; and in the high exercise group, a significant buffering effect was found, with the predicted mean remaining at 43% even under >60 min screen exposure, representing a decrease of only 4% compared with the no-screen use group ( P >0.05).
Conclusions
High screen exposure combined with low physical exercise represents the primary behavioral pattern associated with a high prevalence of sleep disorders. Regular physical exercise can partially offset the negative effects of excessive screen time on sleep.
5.Association of different blood lipid components with the severity of hepatic steatosis in metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease
Jinjin LIU ; Xinyu ZHAO ; Yibin CHEN ; Dong XU ; Tingting XIAO ; Ying WANG ; Yuqing ZHAO ; Zhengzhao LU ; Cheng HUANG ; Xiaofei TONG ; Hong YOU ; Jingjie ZHAO
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2026;42(9):2059-2066
ObjectiveTo clarify the independent and synergistic effects of dyslipidemia in the progression of hepatic steatosis in metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD). MethodsA total of 7 697 participants who underwent physical examination in Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, from January 2022 to December 2024 were enrolled, and finally 2 177 patients with MAFLD were enrolled as subjects. Transient elastography was used to quantify the severity of hepatic steatosis (grades S1-S3). The multivariable ordinal Logistic regression analysis was used to investigate the independent and synergistic associations of serum triglyceride (TG), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) with the severity of hepatic steatosis, and their interactions and potential nonlinear relationships with metabolic factors were also examined. One-way analysis of variance or Kruskal-Wallis H test was used for comparison of continuous data between groups, and chi-square test was used for comparison of categorical data between groups. ResultsAn increase in TG (odds ratio [OR]=1.77, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.48 — 2.10, P<0.001) and a reduction in HDL-C (OR=1.35, 95%CI: 1.11 — 1.65, P=0.003) were independently associated with a greater severity of hepatic steatosis, with the strongest association when both abnormalities coexisted (OR=2.40, 95%CI: 1.87 — 3.07, P<0.001). The dose-response relationship analysis further revealed a nonlinear threshold effect of TG on hepatic steatosis at the threshold of 1.51 mmol/L (Pnonlinearity=0.001), below which the severity of steatosis increased more rapidly with the increase in TG concentration (P=0.001). The subgroup analysis showed that the association between the reduction in HDL-C and the severity of steatosis was observed only in males, young adults (aged <45 years), and metabolically healthier subgroups (without diabetes, obesity, hyperuricemia or hypertension). Significant interactions were observed between the presence or absence of obesity and the abnormal levels of TG and HDL‑C (both Pinteraction<0.05). The association of the increase in LDL-C with steatosis was confined to specific subgroups (without obesity or hyperuricemia). ConclusionThe increase in TG and the reduction in HDL-C are independently associated with the severity of hepatic steatosis in MAFLD. The synergistic effect of blood lipids and their interactions with metabolic factors may further refine risk stratification, so as to provide a basis for precise management of MAFLD.
6.Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of infectious diseases of the central nervous system: a national multicenter cross-sectional study
Jiahua ZHAO ; Jun GUO ; Xiaoyan ZHANG ; Wei LI ; Wen HUANG ; Xiaofei ZHU ; Jianxin YE ; Xiaoling WANG ; Juan DU ; Min LI ; Juan DU ; Zegang YIN ; Jinli FENG ; Chaohui WANG ; Xiaowei MAO ; Jing CHEN ; Xiaowei XING ; Yuheng SHAN ; Yuying CEN ; Xiaojiao XU ; Ruishu TAN ; Jiatang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2025;58(5):485-493
Objective:To analyze the epidemiological and clinical features of infectious diseases of the central nervous system (CNS).Methods:A cross-sectional study and analysis were conducted to summarize the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of 9 918 patients with CNS infectious diseases, who were diagnosed and treated at 29 hospitals across China from January 1, 2001 to December 31, 2020. Data collected included demographic data, clinical manifestations, health economic indicators, and prognostic outcomes.Results:Among the 9 918 collected cases of CNS infectious diseases, 5 559 were male (56.0%) and 4 359 were female (44.0%), with an onset age of 38 (25, 53) years. Education level: slightly more junior high school education (2 651 cases, 26.7%), and less elementary school education and below (2 181 cases, 22.0%) were found. Occupational distribution: farmers were found predominant (3 215 cases, 32.4%), followed by workers (1 826 cases, 18.4%) and students (1 633 cases, 16.5%). Clinical manifestations: headache (6 074 cases, 61.2%), fever (5 869 cases, 59.2%) and positive meningeal irritation signs (2 273 cases, 22.9%) were the 3 most common clinical manifestations, followed by nausea and (or) vomiting (2 095 cases, 21.1%), impaired consciousness (2 077 cases, 20.9%), psychiatric symptom (1 866 cases, 18.8%) and epilepsy (1 627 cases, 16.4%), etc., and cranial nerve involvement was found in 669 cases (6.7%). Major pathogens included viruses in 6 814 cases (68.7%), Mycobacterium tuberculosis in 1 677 cases (16.9%), common bacteria in 864 cases (8.7%), fungi in 254 cases (2.6%), spirochetes of syphilis in 183 cases (1.8%), parasites in 121 cases (1.2%), and rickettsiae in 5 cases (0.1%). Urban-rural distribution: slightly more cases were found in the countryside (5 418 cases, 54.6%) than in the towns (4 500 cases, 45.4%). Distribution of onset by season: 2 412 cases (24.3%) fell ill in spring, 2 835 cases (28.6%) in summer, 2 187 cases (22.1%) in fall, and 2 484 cases (25.0%) in winter. Health economics: the duration of hospitalization was 15 (8, 27) days, and the cost of hospitalization was 1.53 (0.91, 3.02)×10 000 yuan. Prognosis: 9 531 cases (96.1%) were cured or improved, and 92 cases (0.9%) died. Conclusions:The pathogens responsible for CNS infectious diseases are predominantly viruses. Although the incidence is slightly higher during the summer months, the overall seasonal pattern is not particularly pronounced. These infections are more commonly observed in young and middle-aged males and present with a diverse range of clinical manifestations, contributing to a significant disease burden.
7.Nursing care of a patient with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis for kidney re-transplantation
Yuxia WANG ; Xiaofei CHEN ; Yuanyuan YAO ; Dan SONG ; Haojie HUANG
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(6):753-756
To summarise the nursing experience of caring for a patient with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis for kidney re-transplantation.Nursing key points:early recognition of recurrence of the original disease and rapid activation of emergency response;stabilization of cyclosporine concentration by precision management;optimizing in vitro anticoagulation regimens and vigilance for bleeding and clotting;regulate adrenocorticotropic hormone use and being alert for adverse effects;implementing the whole process of infection prevention and control to prevent infection;implementing the whole process of psychological counseling to alleviate negative emotions.After active treatment and careful care,the patient's transplanted kidney function recovered and was successfully discharged.After a follow-up for 2 months,the patient recovered well.
8.Transcranial magnetic stimulation can relieve cognitive impairment induced by high-altitude hypoxia
Zhesi CHEN ; Xiaofei HUANG ; Tian TIAN ; Jinqi ZHENG ; Li ZHENG ; Xiaohua ZHAO ; Yi HUANG ; Dan YANG ; Zesha LING ; Dongliang GUO ; Hao LIU ; Baolian LIU ; Mei CHEN ; Ling BAI ; Jiancheng LIU ; Wenchun WANG ; Rizhao PANG
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2025;47(5):393-397
Objective:To observe the effect of high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) at different frequencies on cognitive impairment due to high-altitude hypoxia.Methods:Sixty officers and soldiers displaying cognitive impairment in a hypoxic high-altitude environment were randomly divided into 15Hz, 20Hz and 25Hz groups, each of 20. They were given rTMS at those frequencies for 30 days. Before the stimulation and after 15 and 30 days, event-related potentials, latencies of mismatched negativity (MMN) and P300 signals were recorded. The participants′ cognition was also evaluated using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale (MoCA). Correlation between the electrophysiological indexes and the MoCA scores was computed.Results:After 15 days, all had shorter MMN latencies, higher total MoCA scores and better memory scores. The only significant difference among the three groups was in the average memory scores. After 15 days, MMN latency was significantly negatively correlated with the memory scores in all three groups ( r=0.44 to -0.54). Conclusions:rTMS at frequencies above 15Hz can effectively relieve cognitive impairment, especially memory dysfunction, resulting from high-altitude hypoxia.
9.Prevalence of chronic diseases, chronic disease prevention and control literacy and its influencing factors among middle-aged and elderly residents in Wenzhou from 2020 to 2023
Guili YANG ; Xiaofei HUANG ; Dan LIN ; Zijuan MAO ; Shuang HAN ; Xiaolian ZHENG ; Lei CHEN
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2025;19(6):445-451
Objective:To analyze the prevalence of chronic diseases, the level of chronic disease prevention and control literacy and its influencing factors among middle-aged and elderly residents in Wenzhou from 2020 to 2023.Methods:Based on a cross-sectional research design, 19 528 usual residents aged 45-69 were retrospectively selected with a multi-stage stratified random sampling method from the health literacy monitoring survey in Wenzhou from 2020 to 2023. The χ2 tests and trend χ2 tests were employed to analyze chronic disease prevalence rates and health literacy possession rates across different population subgroups. Binary logistic regression models were used to identify determinants of chronic disease prevention health literacy among middle-aged and elderly residents in Wenzhou. The results were standardized using data from Wenzhou′s Seventh National Population Census. Results:The numbers of middle-aged and elderly respondents was 5 528, 4 822, 4 575 and 4 603 from 2020 to 2023, respectively, and the prevalence of self-rated chronic diseases was 39.56%, 37.33%, 41.29% and 39.00%, respectively (the standardized rate was 33.49%, 33.58%, 36.43% and 35.34%, respectively) in the each year, and the rates of chronic disease prevention and control literacy was 24.76%, 27.98%, 24.44% and 28.13%, respectively (the standardized rate was 27.95%, 30.11%, 27.57%, 29.78%, respectively). The rates of chronic disease prevention and control literacy was on an upward trend in middle-aged and elderly respondents in Wenzhou from 2020 to 2023 ( χ2trend=5.997, P=0.014). From 2020 to 2023, chronic disease prevention health literacy showed a positive educational gradient, with significantly higher levels observed among more educated populations (both P<0.05). Except for 2020, the residents with household income≥30 000 yuan had a higher chronic disease prevention and control literacy than those with household income less than 30 000 yuan (both P<0.05); in 2021 and 2022, the chronic disease prevention and control literacy in the people of 45-59 years was higher than that in the individuals of 60-69 years (both P<0.05); in 2020 and 2022, the rural residents had a higher chronic disease prevention and control literacy than the urban residents, and the rates of chronic disease prevention and control literacy of employees or retirees in government institutions/doctors/teachers were higher than that in the peasants (both P<0.05); in 2023, the chronic disease prevention and control literacy of the smokers was lower than that in the non-smokers ( P=0.014). Conclusions:The prevalence of chronic diseases among the middle-aged and elderly residents in Wenzhou is relatively low, people with chronic diseases, especially those with multiple chronic diseases, have a low level of chronic disease prevention and control literacy. To prevent and control chronic diseases among them, interventions should be differentiated by the chronic disease status, occupation and household income.
10.Interpretation of Updates for Diagnosis and Staging Criterion of NIA-AA Alzheimer's Disease(2024 Edition):Diagnostic and Therapeutic Significance of Multimodal Imaging
Xiaofei HU ; Li GUI ; Xiao CHEN ; Dingde HUANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging 2025;33(5):454-460
The National Institute on Aging-Alzheimer's Association(NIA-AA)released the"Revised criteria for diagnosis and staging of Alzheimer's disease"in 2024,representing a significant update following the 2011 and 2018 frameworks.This new standard aims to advance Alzheimer's disease diagnosis and treatment from a"clinical-pathological"model to a"precision biology"era,improving early diagnosis rates and guiding precise therapeutic interventions.Nuclear medicine molecular imaging plays an irreplaceable role in Alzheimer's disease diagnosis and staging,with key updates in the 2024 standard being the replacement of traditional clinical diagnosis with biological definitions and the hierarchical classification of biomarkers.This article focuses on interpreting the core positioning and clinical application value of multimodal imaging technologies within the new standard framework,particularly the critical roles of amyloid β-protein PET and tau PET in early diagnosis,biological staging and treatment monitoring of Alzheimer's disease,aiming to provide guidance for clinical practice.


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