1.Value of immunoglobulin G/immunoglobulin M ratio in predicting the prognosis of patients with initially unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma treated by transcatheter arterial chemoembolization combined with tyrosine kinase inhibitor and programmed cell death protein-1 inhibitor
Xingzhi LI ; Wei LUO ; Yuan FENG ; Yu CAI ; Xiaohong LIU ; Feixiang WU ; Yong PENG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2026;42(1):117-124
ObjectiveTo investigate the association between immunoglobulin G (IgG)/immunoglobulin M (IgM) ratio and prognosis in patients with initially unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (iuHCC) receiving TTP triple therapy with transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE), tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI), and programmed cell death protein-1 (PD-1) inhibitors. MethodsA retrospective analysis was performed for the clinical data of 151 iuHCC patients who received TTP triple therapy in Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, from November 2019 to December 2022, and according to IgG/IgM ratio, they were divided into high IgG/IgM group (IgG/IgM ratio >13.23) and low IgG/IgM group (IgG/IgM ratio ≤13.23). The t-test was used for comparison of continuous data between groups, and the chi-square test was used for comparison of categorical data between groups. The Kaplan-Meier method and the log-rank test were used for survival analysis, and the Cox proportional hazards model was used to investigate the potential influencing factors for overall survival (OS). ResultsThe 151 patients had a median OS of 26.7 months (95% confidence interval [CI]: 19.8-not reached) and a median progression-free survival of 12.5 months (95%CI: 10.4 — 15.8). The objective response rate was 83.4% and the disease control rate was 94.0%. There were no significant differences in baseline data between the high IgG/IgM group and the low IgG/IgM group (all P>0.05). There was a significant difference in median OS between the high IgG/IgM group and the low IgG/IgM group (20.6 months vs not reached, P=0.016). In both the high IgG/IgM group and the low IgG/IgM group, salvage hepatectomy was significantly associated with the improvement in OS (χ2=8.297 and 10.307, both P<0.05). The multivariate analysis showed that high IgG/IgM ratio (hazard ratio [HR]=1.799, 95%CI: 1.077 — 3.006, P=0.025), baseline alpha-fetoprotein >400 ng/mL (HR=1.762, 95%CI: 1.017 — 3.050, P=0.043), and BCLC stage (HR=2.265, 95%CI: 1.212 — 4.232, P=0.010) were independent influencing factors for OS. ConclusionHigh IgG/IgM ratio is associated with a poorer prognosis in iuHCC patients receiving TTP triple therapy, and salvage hepatectomy has a potential value in improving the prognosis of patients with a high IgG/IGM ratio.
2.Construction of a risk prediction model for cardiovascular events in community hypertensive patients based on remote ambulatory blood pressure parameters
Guiqiu ZHU ; Yihong WU ; Hao ZHANG ; Jun SUN ; Yajuan ZHANG ; Xiaohong WANG ; Zongquan ZHAO
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2026;37(3):85-89
Objective To explore the risk prediction model of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in community patients with hypertension based on remote ambulatory blood pressure parameters. Methods From November 2023 to October 2024, 486 community patients with hypertension who received standardized management in Nanjing Medical University Affiliated to Suzhou Hospital were retrospectively selected. All patients wore remote ambulatory blood pressure monitor to obtain 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure data. Clinical data were collected and remote ambulatory blood pressure parameters [24-hour systolic blood pressure variability (SBPV), 24-hour diastolic blood pressure variability (DBPV), nighttime SBPV, nighttime DBPV, daytime SBPV, daytime DBPV] were extracted. The patients were followed up for 12 months, and were classified into MACE group (n=42) and non-MACE group (n=444) according to whether MACE occurred during follow-up. Multivariate Logistic regression analysis was adopted to screen the influencing factors for MACE. Based on the above factors, a risk prediction model was constructed and verified by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve. Results MACE occurred in 42 cases among 486 patients, with an incidence rate of 8.64%. Multivariate Logistic regression analysis suggested that nighttime DBPV (OR=1.119, 95%CI: 1.030-1.214), 24h-SBPV (OR=1.115, 95%CI: 1.007-1.235), nighttime SBPV (OR=1.116, 95%CI: 1.016-1.226) and diabetes mellitus (OR=2.762, 95%CI: 1.059-7.203) were independent factors for MACE (P<0.05). The model validation results revealed that the area under the ROC curve was 0.905 (95%CI: 0.854-0.956 ), and the model had a good discrimination degree. Conclusion Nighttime DBPV, 24h-SBPV, nighttime SBPV and diabetes mellitus are independent risk factors for MACE in community patients with hypertension. The clinical prediction model based on these variables exhibits certain predictive value on MACE risk.
3.Evaluation of CARIFS Score and Negative Antigen Conversion Rate of Qingxuan Daozhi Formula in Treatment of Influenza in Children (Heat Accumulation in Lung and Stomach Syndrome):A Multi-center Randomized Controlled Clinical Study
Jing WANG ; Liqun WU ; Tiegang LIU ; Yongning CAO ; Jing QIU ; Jing LI ; Huaqing TAN ; Ying ZHANG ; Xulei GOU ; Jia WANG ; Jing LI ; Haipeng CHEN ; Xueying QIN ; Yuanshuo TIAN ; Yang WANG ; Chen BAI ; Zhendong WANG ; Qianqian LI ; He YU ; Xueyan MA ; Fei DONG ; Lin JIANG ; Yingqi XU ; Jianping LIU ; Xiaohong GU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(13):188-196
ObjectiveThis paper aims to observe the syndrome improvement and negative antigen conversion rate of Qingxuan Daozhi formula in the treatment of influenza in children (heat accumulation in the lung and stomach syndrome). MethodsThrough a multi-center randomized controlled methodology design,confirmed influenza cases were collected from October 2022 to April 2023 in the pediatrics department of eight hospitals,such as Dongfang Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. A total of 180 children with influenza and heat accumulation in the lung and stomach syndrome conforming to the standard were recruited through the clinic. The sick children meeting the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into groups by a block-randomized method. The children in the experimental group were treated with Qingxuan Daozhi formula for five days,and those in the control group were treated with Oseltamivir Phosphate Granules for five days. The primary efficacy indicator was the negative conversion rate of influenza antigen detection. Secondary efficacy indicators were the Canadian acute respiratory illness and flu scale (CARIFS) and the incidence of complications,severe cases, and critical cases. Follow-up observation was conducted on the day of enrollment,48 hours after medication,72 hours after medication, and (6+1) d after medication. ResultsOne hundred and eighty participants were randomly assigned to the experimental group (90 cases) or the control group (90 cases). All participants were followed up during the study. Comparison of influenza antigen detection results in the primary efficacy indicators showed that the average time of negative influenza antigen conversion in the experimental group was (5.29±1.25) d,and that in the control group was (5.40±1.68) d,without a statistically significant difference. After five days of intervention,52 cases in the experimental group and 51 cases in the control group converted to negative,without a statistically significant difference. CARIFS score results in the secondary efficacy indicators showed that during 72 hours after intervention,there were statistically significant differences between the experimental group and the control group in three dimensions, including headache,muscle soreness, and the need for extra care (P<0.05). On the (6+1) days after the intervention,the differences in both the experimental group and the control group were statistically significant in 10 dimensions, including sore throat,bad sleep,uncomfortable feeling,poor spirit and fatigue,crying more than usual,the need for extra care,symptom,function,influence on parents,and total score (P<0.05). The comparison results within the group in the dimensional scores of symptom, function, and influence on parents,as well as the CARIFS total score showed that with the delay of follow-up time,scores of both groups decreased significantly,with a statistically significant difference (P<0.01). Inter-group comparison results showed that the mean score of the experimental group was higher than that of the control group at the time of enrollment. With the progress of intervention,the score of the experimental group was significantly decreased compared with that of the control group. At the end of follow-up,the mean score of the experimental group was lower than that of the control group,with no statistically significant difference. In terms of the incidence of complications,severe cases, and critical cases, there were no complications,severe cases, and critical cases in the two groups,without a statistically significant difference. ConclusionThe symptom improvement effect and negative antigen conversion rate of Qingxuan Daozhi formula in the treatment of influenza in children (heat accumulation in the lung and stomach syndrome) are not inferior to Oseltamivir Phosphate granules, and children's acceptance is better. It can be more widely used in clinical treatment of influenza in children (heat accumulation in the lung and stomach syndrome).
4.Qijia Rougan Decoction Ameliorates Liver Fibrosis Through miRNA-mRNA Network
Yumei WANG ; Peijie WU ; Shaoxiu JI ; Han YU ; Xiaohong ZUO ; Xiaofeng CHEN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(14):84-90
ObjectiveTo explore the mechanism by which Qijia Rougan decoction ameliorates liver fibrosis through amino acid/fatty acid metabolic reprogramming and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt) pathway, based on the miRNA-mRNA regulatory network and the interaction between metabolism and signaling pathways. MethodsSprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomized into four groups (n=8): control, model, and low-dose and high-dose (7.0, 28.0 g·kg-1·d-1, respectively) Qijia Rougan decoction. Liver fibrosis was induced by subcutaneous injection of carbon tetrachloride (CCl4). From week 9, drug intervention was implemented for 7 weeks. After the final administration, the pathological changes in the liver were evaluated through hematoxylin-eosin (HE) and picrosirius red (PSR) staining. An automated biochemical analyzer was used to measure the serum levels of biochemical indicators, including alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), total bile acid (TBA), albumin (ALB), and cholesterol (TC). High-throughput miRNA sequencing was performed to identify differentially expressed miRNAs (DemiRs) during liver fibrosis. A miRNA-mRNA interaction network was constructed to identify key targets, which were then subjected to GO and KEGG enrichment analyses. The expression levels of selected DemiRs were validated by Real-time PCR. ResultsCompared with the control group, the model group showed marked hepatic lobular necrosis, increased collagen deposition, significant fibrosis, elevated serum levels of ALT, AST, ALP, and TBA (P<0.01), and declined levels of ALB and TC (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, Qijia Rougan decoction treatment reduced hepatic necrosis, collagen accumulation, and fibrosis, lowered the serum levels of ALT, AST, ALP, and TBA (P<0.01), and raised the levels of ALB and TC (P<0.01). Integrated miRNA-seq and RNA-seq analysis identified 31 DemiRs (6 upregulated and 25 downregulated) and 498 targets. The expression trends of four selected DemiRs, including rno-miRNA-376b-3p, were consistent with sequencing results (R2=0.93). Functional annotation revealed that top 20 upregulated targets were enriched in amino acid and fatty acid metabolism, while top 20 downregulated targets were significantly associated with the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway and cancer progression. ConclusionQijia Rougan decoction alleviates liver fibrosis by reconstructing the miRNA-mRNA regulatory network, promoting metabolic reprogramming, and inhibiting the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. These findings provide mechanism evidence supporting the multi-targeted antifibrotic effects of traditional Chinese medicine compound formulas.
5.Interpretation of the 2025 American Thyroid Association Management Guidelines for Adult Patients with Differentiated Thyroid Cancer:perioperative assessment and management of parathyroid function and precision individualized management of postoperative TSH suppression in adults with differentiated thyroid cancer
Yiming WU ; Chuyao FENG ; Ying GAO ; Xiaohong WU
China Oncology 2025;35(9):841-849
In recent years,the incidence of differentiated thyroid cancer(DTC)continues to rise,with increasing attention to perioperative management and postoperative thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH)suppression therapy strategies.The American Thyroid Association(ATA)released the"2025 American Thyroid Association Management Guidelines for Adult Patients with Differentiated Thyroid Cancer"in 2025,which include significant updates on perioperative parathyroid function protection and TSH suppression therapy.In terms of perioperative management,the 2025 ATA guidelines recommend intraoperative application of novel methods to identify and protect the parathyroid glands,and adoption of parathyroid hormone(PTH)-guided calcium and vitamin D supplementation protocols following total thyroidectomy.Regarding TSH suppression therapy,the 2025 ATA guidelines eliminate specific TSH target value recommendations for initial treatment,emphasizing that TSH targets should be dynamically adjusted based on patients'initial recurrence risk and treatment response to achieve individualized management and avoid overtreatment.
6.Efficacy of R0 surgery combined with PARP inhibitors in the treatment of advanced epithelial ovarian cancer in 52 patients
Xiaohong ZHENG ; Xiaofeng WU ; Dandan LIU ; Hong HU
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2025;32(7):1019-1023
Objective:To investigate the efficacy and safety of R0 surgery combined with PARP inhibitors in the treatment of advanced epithelial ovarian cancer in 52 patients.Methods:A retrospective analysis was performed on 104 patients with International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics Ⅲ-Ⅳ epithelial ovarian cancer who received treatment at the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Xinhua Hospital, Huainan Xinhua Medical Group from January 2021 to December 2023. The patients were divided into a control group and an observation group ( n = 52/group). Patients in the control group underwent non-R0 surgery followed by six cycles of chemotherapy with platinum and paclitaxel, along with maintenance therapy using olaparib or niraparib. Patients in the observation group underwent R0 surgery followed by the same chemotherapy and maintenance therapy as those in the control group. Comparisons were made between the two groups regarding general data, perioperative conditions, and postoperative levels of cancer antigen 125, human epididymis protein 4, vascular endothelial growth factor, interleukin-15, gamma interferon, and recurrence rates measured within 1 year after chemotherapy. Results:There was no statistically significant difference in age, underlying diseases, or pathological types according to International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics staging between the two groups (all P > 0.05). However, compared with the control group, the observation group had a longer surgical time [(290.17 ± 36.72) minutes vs. (206.58 ± 22.57) minutes, t = 171.20, P < 0.001]. The intraoperative blood loss in the observation group was significantly greater than that in the control group [(800.44 ± 134.22) mL vs. (743.16 ± 87.85) mL, t = 1 094.00, P = 0.003]. The interval between surgery and the start of chemotherapy in the observation group was longer than that in the control group [(13.00 ± 0.94) days vs.(12.04 ± 0.92) days, t = 3.07, P < 0.001]. There was no statistically significant difference in postoperative complications ( P > 0.05). Compared with the control group, the observation group had lower levels of cancer antigen 125 [(14.27 ± 2.16) IU/mL vs. (188.57 ± 30.74) IU/mL, t = 40.794, P < 0.001], human epididymis protein 4 [(25.29 ± 2.49) pmol/L vs. (74.21 ± 0.52) pmol/L, t = 138.68, P < 0.001], vascular endothelial growth factor [(23.70 ± 3.01) ng/mL vs. (51.66 ± 4.67) ng/mL, t = 36.28, P < 0.001], and recurrence rate [17.30% (9/52) vs. 88.46% (46/52), χ2 = 52.83, P < 0.001]. Compared with the control group, the observation group showed higher levels of interleukin-15 [(57.36 ± 9.48) pg/mL vs. (24.24 ± 4.04) pg/mL, t = -23.17, P < 0.001] and gamma interferon [(50.16 ± 4.43) pg/mK vs. (12.99 ± 1.30) pg/mL, t = -763.17, P < 0.001]. Conclusions:R0 surgery is effective and safe. R0 surgery followed by maintenance therapy with PARP inhibitors can significantly improve chemotherapy outcomes and delay tumor recurrence in patients with advanced epithelial ovarian cancer non-R0 surgery combined with chemotherapy plus maintenance therapy with PARP inhibitors.
7.Clinical characteristics and risk factors of healthcare-associated urinary tract infection due to vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus
Weisha WANG ; Biyi FENG ; Xiaohong WU ; Yunhu ZHAO ; Suling LIU
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2025;24(8):1042-1048
Objective To evaluate the clinical characteristics and risk factors of healthcare-associated urinary tract infection(HA-UTI)due to vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus(VRE),and provide basis for clinical prevention and control.Methods Patients with VRE HA-UTI in a tertiary first-class hospital in Guangdong Province from January 2021 to October 2023 were selected as the VRE group.A 1∶2 case-control study method was conducted to select pa-tients with vancomycin-sensitive Enterococcus(VSE)UTI as the VSE group.Clinical characteristics of two groups of patients were compared and analyzed.Risk factors for VRE HA-UTI were analyzed using univariate regression and logistic multivariate regression.Results A total of 32 patients in the VRE group and 64 patients in the VSE group were included in the analysis.In VRE group,most patients were female(68.75%),aged≥60 years(71.88%),and from intensive care unit(ICU,56.25%).The main detected pathogen was vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium(VREfm,96.87%).The proportion of clinical symptoms such as fever and lumbago as well as the levels of procalcitonin(PCT)and C-reactive protein(CRP)in patients in the VRE group were all higher than those in the VSE group(all P<0.05).Logistic regression analysis results showed that concomitant pulmonary infection(OR=6.890,95%CI:1.098-43.218,P=0.039),history of hypertension(OR=4.240,95%CJ:1.084-16.581,P=0.038),and cephalosporin antibiotic exposure before infection(OR=4.642,95%CI:1.270-16.967,P=0.020)were independent risk factors for VRE HA-UTI.There were 32 and 64 strains of Enterococcus detected from VRE group and VSE group,respectively.VRE had higher resistance rates to ciprofloxacin,amoxicillin,ampicillin,peni-cillin G,tetracycline,high concentration gentamicin,and levofloxacin than VSE(all P<0.05).Conclusion Pa-tients with VRE HA-UTI often have multiple underlying diseases and poor nutritional status,and are highly resis-tant to multiple antimicrobial agents.Clinical attention should be focused on patients with concomitant pulmonary infection,history of hypertension,and exposure to cephalosporin antibiotics.
8.A case of ulcerative colitis complicated with bullous pemphigoid
Yuhui GAO ; Yanfei ZHAN ; Xiaohong DANG ; Jingyu REN ; Hongxia HE ; Lina WU ; Linglin TIAN
Chinese Journal of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases 2025;09(5):436-437
Extraintestinal manifestations (EIM) of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may affect multiple organ systems, with approximately 50% of IBD patients presenting with at least one EIM during the course of their disease, with cutaneous involvement being particularly common. Cutaneous manifestations can present in various forms. This paper reports a case of ulcerative colitis (UC) complicated with bullous pemphigoid (BP), aiming to enhance clinicians' awareness of skin lesions associated with UC.
9.Prevalence rates of healthcare-associated infection in a tertiary first-class hospital in the northwest of Hunan Province in 2015-2024
Xiaohong ZHUO ; Yuekun WANG ; Bocheng GONG ; Jin LIU ; Tingting LI ; Xiuping CHEN ; Nanjin WU ; Xiaoying QIN ; Li LUO ; Xiaoling XING
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2025;24(11):1627-1633
Objective To understand the current situation and dynamic changing trends of healthcare-associated infection(HAI)in a tertiary first-class hospital in the northwest of Hunan Province from 2015 to 2024,and provide scientific basis for optimizing infection control strategies.Methods A single-day cross-sectional survey method was employed to investigate the HAI prevalence rates of hospitalized patients on the given survey day each year from 2015 to 2024.The standardized survey protocol on prevalence rate issued by the National Medical Institution Infec-tion Surveillance Network was strictly adhered,lanqingting real-time HAI monitoring management platform was adopted to retrieve cases from the hospital information system,and R4.2.2 was applied for statistical analysis.Results From 2015 to 2024,the prevalence rate of HAI decreased from 3.03%in 2015 to 1.76%in 2024(Z=-3.37,P<0.001),and the HAI case prevalence rate decreased from 3.55%in 2015 to 2.20%in 2024(Z=-2.81,P=0.005).Department of critical care medicine continuously had the highest HAI case prevalence rate,which presented a downward trend over time(Z=-2.84,P=0.004).The main site of HAI was lower respiratory tract,accounting for 39.36%to 48.15%,bloodstream infection increased from 3.57%in 2015-2016 to 10.60%in 2023-2024(Z=2.41,P=0.016).A total of 302 strains of HAI pathogens were detected,including 212 strains(70.20%)of Gram-negative bacteria,mainly Pseudomonas aeruginosa(n=55,18.21%),Escherichia coli(n=45,14.90%),Acinetobacter baumannii(n=33,10.93%),and Klebsiella pneumoniae(n=31i,10.26%).65 strains(21.52%)of Gram-positive bacteria were identified,with Enterococcus faecium(n=19,6.29%)and Staphylococcus aureus(n=18,5.96%)accounting for the highest proportions.25 fungal strains(8.28%)were detected,mainly Candi-da albicans(n=11,3.64%).The use rate of antimicrobial agents showed a downward trend over the past decade(Z=-4.01,P<0.001).Therapeutic antimicrobial use accounting for 82.42%,and its proportion increased over time(Z=6.02,P<0.001).Prophylactic antimicrobial use accounted for 16.42%,showing a decreasing trend(Z=-2.75,P<0.001).The pathogen detection rate presented an upward trend over the past decade(Z=13.01,P<0.001).Conclusion The prevalence rate and case prevalence rate of HAI present a downward trend in this hospi-tal.In the future,it is necessary to establish a monitoring data-based dynamic analysis mechanism,achieve timely feedback and intervention in data monitoring,pay attention to high-risk links in department of critical care medicine,implement precise prevention and control mearsures,perform targeted prevention and control for lower respiratory tract,urinary tract,and bloodstream infection,optimize diagnosis and treatment processes,use antimicrobial agents rationally,and pay attention to the prevalence trend of Gram-negative bacteria.
10.Expert consensus on integrated diagnosis and treatment techniques for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma
Wei SHANG ; Haoyue XU ; Zongxuan HE ; Xiaoying LI ; Haijun LU ; Xiaohong ZHAN ; Dapeng HAO ; Yan SUN ; Wei GUO ; Zhangui TANG ; Guoxin REN ; Zhijun SUN ; Jian MENG ; Jie ZHANG ; Jichen LI ; Yue HE ; Chunjie LI ; Jianhua WEI ; Lizheng QIN ; Yaowu YANG ; Qing XI ; Wei WU ; Kai YANG ; Bing HAN ; Lingxue BU ; Shuangyi WANG ; Kai SONG ; Jiaqi ZHU ; Hongyu HAN ; Yu KONG ; Jieying LI ; Man HU ; Mingjin XU ; Moyi SUN
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2025;41(6):725-736
In recent decades,the incidence of human papillomavirus(HPV)-associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma(OPSCC)has shown a marked increase.Significant changes have also occurred in the OPSCC diagnosis and treatment paradigm.Deter-mining HPV status prior to treatment is now essential,and radiotherapy/chemotherapy,immunotherapy,and minimally invasive surgical techniques have progressively emerged as key modalities for managing OPSCC.However,alongside these paradigm shifts,a comprehen-sive technical consensus guiding the entire diagnostic and therapeutic process for OPSCC patients is currently lacking.Given China's large population base and the rising incidence of OPSCC,an expert panel convened to develop a clinical technical consensus on OPSCC diagno-sis and management tailored to China's specific context.This consensus aims to further enhance and standardize understanding of OPSCC management techniques among relevant healthcare professionals.


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