1.Guideline for 18F-FDG PET/CT examination of malignant tumors in children
Peng XIE ; Rong TIAN ; Yafu YIN ; Xiaorong SUN ; Xiaohua ZHU ; Li HUO ; Jigang YANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2025;41(1):2-5
F-FDG PET/CT is an ideal auxiliary tool for early and accurate diagnosis of malignant tumors in children.This guideline aimed to standardize 18F-FDG PET/CT examination process for malignant tumors in children,hence providing references for nuclear medicine professionals.
2.Prognostic value of admission dehydration state combined with fluid accumulation index for elderly patients with intracerebral hemorrhage
Xin HE ; Xiaoqi ZHOU ; Yan SUN ; Jie CHENG ; Qiqun TANG ; Xiaohua CHENG ; Fang CHEN
Chinese Journal of Geriatric Heart Brain and Vessel Diseases 2025;27(11):1531-1534
Objective To predict the value of admission dehydration state combined with fluid accumulation index for post-operative prognosis in elderly patients with intracerebral hemorrhage(ICH).Methods A retrospective study was conducted on 320 elderly ICH patients receiving surgical treatment in Department of Neurosurgery and then admitted to its Intensive Care Unit of the Affiliated Hospital of North China University of Science and Technology from May 2023 to March 2024.According to the survival status at 30 d after onset,they were divided into a survival group(202 cases)and a death group(118 cases).Clinical data such as basic information,admission vital signs,laboratory indicators,and fluid supplementation were compared between the two groups.ROC curve was plotted.Results The death group exhibited significantly advanced age,more bleeding sites,higher 7-day fluid accumulation index,and larger proportions of ventricular rupture,midline displacement and admission dehydration status,but lower uric acid level than the the survival group(P<0.05,P<0.01).Binary logistic regression analysis showed that admission dehydration status and 7-day fluid accumulation index were risk factors for 30-day mortality in elderly ICH patients after surgery(P<0.01).ROC curve analysis showed that the AUC value of admission dehydration status combined with 7-day fluid accumulation index in predicting 30-day death of elderly ICH patients after surgery was 0.774(95%CI:0.722-0.825),and that of the combination was better than that of each indicator alone(P<0.05).Conclusion Hospital dehydration status combined with 7-day fluid accumulation index has the best effectiveness in predicting 30-day mortality in elderly ICH patients after surgical treatment.
3.Analysis of primary teeth crown dimensions and dental arch physiological data of individual normal occlusion children in 67 children of 3.5-4.5 years of age
Xiaoran WU ; Bin XIA ; Lihong GE ; Jiangxia MIAO ; Yuqing CUI ; Xiaohua LIN ; Xiaoyu WANG ; Boshang SUN ; Yuanyuan WANG
Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2025;60(12):1378-1385
Objective:To digitally measure the three-dimensional (3D) size of primary tooth crowns and the dimensions of the dental arch in children with individual normal primary dentition, preliminarily obtaining baseline data on the 3D size of primary tooth crowns as well as the length and width of the dental arch, and their influence factors. This study aims to provide a data foundation for the design of reference models for primary dentition.Methods:From May to June 2021, 122 caries-free children aged 3.5-4.5 years with individual normal occlusion were selected from five kindergartens in Haidian District, Beijing. Impressions were taken and plaster models were cast. After preliminary screening, 67 eligible models were scanned to obtain digital dental models. Digital measurement software was used for landmark-based measurements. Parameters included 3D crown dimensions (mesiodistal diameter, buccolingual diameter, and occlusogingival height), dental arch dimensions (length and width at specific regions), and occlusal measurements (overjet and overbite at the primary central incisors, and Bolton index for anterior and full dentition). Gender differences in crown dimensions and bilateral symmetry of homologous teeth, as well as the correlations between arch dimensions and gender, height, weight, and body mass index (BMI) were analyzed.Results:The homonymous teeth of 67 children exhibited strong bilateral symmetry in all 3D dimensions ( P>0.05). Gender differences were observed in the buccolingual dimension for all deciduous molars except for the right mandibular first deciduous molar ( P<0.05). For the occlusogingival dimension, gender differences were found in the right maxillary first and second deciduous molars, left maxillary first deciduous molar, and left mandibular first and second deciduous molars ( P<0.05). For the mesiodistal dimension, only the left mandibular second deciduous molar and right mandibular deciduous canine showed gender differences ( P<0.05). All significant differences above indicated larger dimensions in boys compared to girls. In both maxillary and mandibular arches, the lengths and widths at various locations were significantly larger in boys than in girls ( P<0.05). Univariate correlation analysis revealed that body weight was positively correlated with the width of the terminal plane in both the maxilla and mandible and the total length of the mandibular dental arch, while BMI was positively correlated with the width of the maxillary terminal plane and the widths at all measured sites in the mandible ( P<0.05). Multiple regression analysis demonstrated that, after controlling for relevant variables, BMI was a significant positive predictor for the lengths and widths at various sites of the dental arch ( P<0.05), and height was a positive predictor for dental arch length ( P<0.05), as well as body weight was a positive predictor for the width in the molar region ( P<0.05). Overjet at the primary central incisors was 2.28 (1.57, 2.66) mm, and overbite was 1.13 (0.75, 1.92) mm. The anterior Bolton index was 0.79±0.03, and the overall Bolton index was 0.94±0.03. Conclusions:Primary tooth crowns of individual normal occlusion children demonstrate strong bilateral symmetry in homologous teeth. Most primary molars exhibit gender differences in buccolingual and occlusogingival dimensions, with larger values in boys. Arch dimensions (length and width) are consistently larger in boys.
4.Clinical efficacy of membrane-induced technique combined with antibiotic cement-coated plate in the treatment of chronic osteomyelitis of the distal femur
Xianjie ZHU ; Xiaoliang TAO ; Shulin WANG ; Xiaohua WANG ; Dong SUN
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2025;45(20):1305-1312
Objective:o evaluate the clinical efficacy of the induced membrane technique combined with an antibiotic-impregnated bone cement-coated plate fixation in the treatment of chronic osteomyelitis of the distal femur.Methods:A retrospective study was performed on patients diagnosed with chronic osteomyelitis of the distal femur, who received the induced membrane technique combined with an antibiotic-impregnated bone cement-coated plate fixation at Southwest Hospital from November 2016 to December 2022. All patients underwent a two-stage surgical protocol. Stage I involved thorough debridement, placement of antibiotic-impregnated bone cement spacers, and internal fixation with antibiotic-impregnated bone cement-coated plates. Stage II comprised internal fixation for the repair and reconstruction of bone defects. Intraoperatively, microbial culture, antibiotic susceptibility testing, and pathological examination were conducted on bone tissue lesion samples to guide targeted anti-infective therapy. Postoperatively, laboratory markers including C-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), along with clinical manifestations (e.g., incision drainage, redness, fever, and pain), were monitored to exclude infection recurrence. Infection control was ultimately confirmed by intraoperative frozen section analysis during the second stage. Additionally, bone healing was evaluated via X-ray of the affected limb every month after the second-stage surgery, and lower limb function was assessed using the final knee range of motion (ROM) and the lower extremity function scale (LEFS).Results:A total of 104 patients met the inclusion criteria, including 70 males and 34 females, with a mean age of 35.2±12.13 years. Thirty-seven patients were diagnosed with chronic hematogenous osteomyelitis (CHO) and 67 with post-traumatic osteomyelitis (PTOM). The mean follow-up was 25.48±6.61 months (range, 12-38 months). After the first-stage surgery, infection recurred in 6 CHO and 15 PTOM patients, requiring repeated debridement. Two CHO patients experienced infection recurrence after second-stage reconstruction, which was successfully controlled with further staged treatment. Five PTOM patients developed nonunion after second-stage bone grafting but ultimately achieved bone union after revision surgery. At final follow-up, CRP levels were 4.45±4.23 mg/L (CHO) and 5.16±4.26 mg/L (PTOM), and ESR levels were 5.47±7.42 mm/h (CHO) and 8.51±8.72 mm/h (PTOM), all significantly lower than preoperative values (CRP: CHO 68.31±65.61, PTOM 42.71±80.46; ESR: CHO 52.18±34.29, PTOM 45.87±39.13; all P<0.05). All patients ultimately achieved bone union. One PTOM patient with a preoperative rupture of the knee extensor mechanism had limited improvement in ROM (15° preoperatively vs. 12° at 4-year follow-up). In the remaining patients, knee ROM at final follow-up was significantly improved (CHO: 101.38°±43.73°, PTOM: 94.28°±43.94°) compared with preoperative values (CHO: 57.17°± 4.53°, PTOM: 39.61°±52.61°; all P<0.05). The final LEFS scores were 72.18±9.51 (CHO) and 71.66±10.25 (PTOM). Conclusion:The findings of this study demonstrate that the combination of the "Chongqing Technique" and the "Membrane-Induced Technique" is effective in eradicating chronic osteomyelitis of the distal femur, promoting bone healing, and restoring satisfactory knee joint function.
5.Analysis of the Academic Characteristics of YE Lin's Nanjing Zhengyi
Yan SUN ; Yiliang XIONG ; Xiaohua DUAN
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University 2025;49(9):1191-1194
[Objective]To explore the academic characteristics and ideological viewpoints in Nanjing Zhengyi,in order to provide a novel perspective and inspiration for the study of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)theoretical classics.[Methods]Using Nanjing Zhengyi as the research subject,a literature review method was employed to systematically analyze YE Lin's academic viewpoints.By comparing annotated versions of Nanjing and integrating theories from both Chinese and western medicine,medical and I Ching thoughts,and theory of five movements and six climates,a multidimensional analysis was conducted on his academic perspectives and exegetical features.[Results]YE Lin employed western anatomical knowledge to elucidate TCM concepts such as Ying-Wei-Qi-blood,emphasizing TCM as the foundation while dialectically incorporating western medical knowledge.He clarified the anatomical localization of the pericardium,tri-Jiao and Mingmen,integrating Qi transformation theory to form an innovative model.Utilizing I Ching,he interpreted core mechanisms such as"fire entering water to transform Qi"and"Mingmen was the Taichi of the body".Additionally,he applied the five phases theory and the five movements and six climates theory to explore the principles of visceral Yin-Yang and epidemic diseases.[Conclusion]Nanjing Zhengyi represents an exemplary annotated edition of Nanjing with integration of Chinese and western medicine,medical and I Ching philosophy,and the five movements and six climates theory,showcasing YE Lin's academic approach which is grounded in TCM while incorporating western learning and integrating medical theories with I Ching principles.His theoretical innovations provide new perspectives for TCM classical research,warranting further study and clinical validation by future scholars.
6.Construction and application of a quality and safety evaluation index system for the daytime chemotherapy
Yanping DENG ; Feng HUANG ; Jian SHI ; Yujiao YU ; Lanlan ZHANG ; Xiaxiang XUE ; Xiaohua WU ; Peicheng LIN ; Yang SUN
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2025;41(8):609-613
Objective:To establish a quality and safety evaluation index system for the daytime chemotherapy in the Day Medical Management Quality Control Center of Fujian Province, providing references for objectively evaluating the quality of day chemotherapy.Methods:From December 2023 to August 2024, this study screened the initial indexes of the quality and safety evaluation index system for daytime chemotherapy through literature search and expert discussions. An index system and its weights were determined by using two rounds of Delphi method and precedence chart method. The quality of daytime chemotherapy services in 8 hospitals was evaluated by using a thousand point scale checklist based on this index system.Results:The expert motivation of both rounds of Delphi method was 100%, and the expert authority coefficient was 0.92. The quality and safety evaluation index system for daytime chemotherapy included 3 first-level indicators, 13 second-level indicators, and 54 third-level indicators; Among them, the weights of the first-level indicator included structure quality, process quality, and result quality were 0.334, 0.556, and 0.110, respectively. The quality and safety scores of daytime chemotherapy in 8 hospitals ranged from 812 to 980 points, with an average of 933 points.Conclusions:The quality and safety evaluation index system for daytime chemotherapy could objectively and comprehensively evaluate the quality and safety of hospital daytime chemotherapy.
7.Recent advance in quantitative susceptibility mapping in brain iron deposition associated with cognitive disorders
Ruohan SUN ; Yao MENG ; Xiaohua XIE ; Jing XU ; Yanhong DONG
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2025;24(2):180-186
Iron is involved in several activities in the brain, including energy metabolism, neurotransmitter transmission, and myelination. Disorder of peripheral iron metabolism and excessive iron accumulation in the brain can reduce cognitive and behavioral ability through pathological mechanisms such as inflammatory response and abnormal protein expression, leading to cognitive disorders. Quantitative susceptibility mapping (QSM), as a new non-invasive magnetic resonance technique, can quantitatively measure brain iron deposition, clarify the relationship between cognitive disorders and iron homeostasis imbalance, and provide a basis for clinical diagnosis and treatment of the diseases. This article reviews the latest research progress of QSM in brain iron deposition associated with cognitive disorders.
8.Analysis of the predictive value of early fluid balance in combination with daily average fluid intake for the prognosis of patients after spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage hematoma evacuation
Xin HE ; Yan SUN ; Xiaoqi ZHOU ; Jie CHENG ; Qiqun TANG ; Xiaohua CHENG ; Fang CHEN
Chinese Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2025;22(6):403-413
Objective To investigate the predictive value of early fluid balance combined with daily average fluid intake on the prognosis of patients who received hematoma evacuation for spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage(sICH).Methods This study retrospectively and consecutively enrolled patients who underwent hematoma evacuation for sICH admitted to the Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit of North China University of Science and Technology Affiliated Hospital between January 2023 and January 2025.Patients'baseline and clinical data were collected,including gender,age,admission vital signs(body temperature,respiratory rate,heart rate,systolic and diastolic blood pressure),medical history(hypertension,diabetes mellitus,coronary heart disease),admission Glasgow coma scale(GCS)score,admission laboratory parameters(including white blood cell count,red blood cell count,platelet count,urine bacterial levels,urine ketones,urine pH,homocysteine),hemorrhage location,hemorrhage volume,time from ictus to surgery,and hematoma evacuation rate(hematoma evacuation rate[%]=[preoperative hematoma volume-postoperative hematoma volume]/preoperative hematoma volume × 100%).Fluid intake,output,balance,daily average intake,and cumulative fluid balance during the early postoperative period(the first to seventh 24-hour periods)were assessed and recorded.Fluid intake comprised the sum of intravenously administered fluids(crystalloids,hypertonic fluids,colloids,blood products,and parenteral nutrition),enteral nutrition(nasogastric feeding solutions and water),and renal replacement therapy fluids.Fluid output comprised the sum of urine volume,vomitus,drainage fluid,and dialysis fluid losses.Fluid balance was defined as the difference between fluid intake and output.Daily average intake was calculated as the average of the fluid intake over the first seven postoperative 24-hour periods.Cumulative fluid balance was the sum of the fluid balances over the first seven postoperative 24-hour periods.Patient outcomes were assessed at 30 days postoperatively.Discharged patients underwent outpatient review or telephone follow-up,while inpatients were evaluated by neurosurgeons.Prognosis was evaluated using the 30-day modified Rankin scale(mRS)score:mRS scores 0-3 were classified as favorable prognosis,and mRS scores 4-6 as poor prognosis.Patients were subsequently divided into favorable prognosis and poor prognosis groups based on mRS scores.Factors with P<0.05 in univariate comparisons and without collinearity(multicollinearity was defined by:tolerance<0.1 and variance inflation factor>10)were included in multivariate Logistic regression analysis to identify independent risk factors for poor 30-day prognosis after hematoma evacuation in sICH patients.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve analysis was employed to evaluate the predictive value of relevant factors for poor 30-day prognosis after hematoma evacuation in sICH patients.Results A total of 320 patients who underwent hematoma evacuation for sICH were enrolled,including 192 males and 128 females,with an age range of 20-91 years(median age 62[53,68]years).Among them,144 patients were assigned to the favorable prognosis group and 176 to the poor prognosis group.The poor prognosis group exhibited significantly higher hemorrhage volume,homocysteine level,fluid intake at the 3rd,5th,6th,and 7th 24-hour periods,fluid balance at the 3rd,5th,6th,and 7th 24-hour periods,daily average intake,and cumulative fluid balance compared to the favorable prognosis group(all P<0.05).The favorable prognosis group had a significantly higher hematoma evacuation rate,GCS score,proportion of supratentorial hemorrhage and negative urine ketones than the poor prognosis group(all P<0.05).No significant differences were found in other clinical data(all P>0.05).Fluid balance over the first seven postoperative 24-hour periods displayed a rise-decline-rise pattern in the poor prognosis group and a rise-decline pattern in the favorable prognosis group.Both groups peaked at the 3rd 24-hour period.Multivariate Logistic regression analysis identified fluid balance at the 3rd 24-hour period(OR,2.013,95%CI 1.386-2.922,P<0.01)and daily average intake(OR,3.583,95%CI 1.793-7.161,P<0.01)as independent influencing factors for poor 30-day prognosis after hematoma evacuation in sICH patients.ROC curve analysis revealed that the area under the curve(AUC)for fluid balance at the 3rd 24-hour period and daily average intake in predicting poor 30-day prognosis were 0.699(95%CI 0.642-0.757)and 0.765(95%CI 0.712-0.819),respectively.The combined model of fluid balance at the 3rd 24-hour period and daily average intake achieved an AUC of 0.804(95%CI 0.756-0.853),demonstrating significantly superior predictive performance compared to either variable alone(both P<0.05).Conclusions The combination of fluid balance at the 3rd 24-hour period and daily average intake demonstrates modest predictive value for poor 30-day prognosis after hematoma evacuation in sICH patients.These findings require validation through multicenter,large-scale,prospective studies.
9.Development and evaluation of a competitive ELISA based on a porcine neutralizing Fab antibody against Senecavirus A.
Yubin LIANG ; Xueqing MA ; Yixuan HE ; Caihe WANG ; Kun LI ; Pinghua LI ; Yuanfang FU ; Zengjun LU ; Xiaohua DU ; Xia LIU ; Pu SUN
Chinese Journal of Biotechnology 2025;41(7):2748-2759
Senecavirus A (SVA) is a major viral pathogen causing disease in pigs, and effective monitoring of SVA infection is critical for disease control. In this study, we aimed to develop a reliable ELISA method for rapidly detecting neutralizing antibodies against SVA. We used HEK293F cells to express an SVA-specific porcine Fab antibody and verified the biological activity of the Fab antibody by indirect ELISA, immunofluorescence assay, virus neutralization test, and Western blotting. The Fab antibody was biotinylated and used as a competitive antibody to establish a competitive ELISA (C-ELISA) for detecting neutralizing antibodies against SVA. We then evaluated the C-ELISA in terms of sensitivity, specificity, repeatability, and result agreement rate with the VNT. The results showed that we successfully prepared an SVA-specific porcine Fab antibody, which showed high affinity for SVA. We named this antibody 1M33Fab and designated it as Bio-1M33Fab after biotin labeling. The assay conditions were optimized as follows: the coating concentration of SVA particles being 1 μg/mL, the working concentration of Bio-1M33Fab being 0.5 μg/mL, the optimal serum dilution of 1:10, and the optimal dilution of enzyme-labeled avidin being 1:30 000. At a percent inhibition (PI) of 47%, the assay demonstrated the highest sensitivity (96.88%) and specificity (100%), with no cross-reactivity observed with the positive sera of major porcine viral diseases. The intra-assay coefficient of variation ranged from 1.12% to 7.34%, while the inter-assay coefficient of variation ranged from 1.10% to 8.97%, indicating good repeatability. In the detection of 224 clinical pig serum samples, C-ELISA and VNT showed a result agreement rate of 93.75%. In conclusion, we successfully develop a C-ELISA method for detecting neutralizing antibodies against SVA by using a porcine-derived Fab antibody, which lays a foundation for the development of detection kits.
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10.Efficacy and safety of amoxicillin-clavulanate(10∶1)for injection versus ampicillin-sulbactam in the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia
Xiaohua QIN ; Haihui HUANG ; Xingang HUANG ; Shenghua SUN ; Dongyang HE ; Wenjing WANG ; Yingyuan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy 2025;25(4):357-363
Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of amoxicillin-clavulanate(10∶1)for injection in the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia(CAP)in adult patients.Methods Eligible patients were randomized to receive amoxicillin-clavulanate(10∶1)2.2 g or ampicillin-sulbactam(2∶1)3.0 g via intravenous infusion q12h or q8h for 7 to 14 days.The primary endpoint was to the clinical efficacy 7-14 days after discontinuation of treatment.The secondary endpoints included microbiological efficacy and safety.Results All enrolled patients(n=324)were included in the full analysis set(FAS),specifically 165 patients receiving amoxicillin sodium-clavulanate potassium(10∶1)and 159 patients receiving ampicillin sodium-sulbactam sodium(2∶1).The clinical cure rate was 78.8%(130/165)for amoxicillin-clavulanate(10∶1)and 77.4%(123/159)for ampicillin-sulbactam 7-14 days after end of treatment(P>0.05).The clinical cure rate was 87.5%(126/144)for amoxicillin-clavulanate(10∶1)and 87.4%(111/127)for ampicillin-sulbactam(2∶1)in per protocol set(P>0.05).Therefore,amoxicillin-clavulanate(10∶1)was non-inferior to ampicillin-sulbactam in the primary endpoint in the treatment of CAP in adult patients.The overall bacterial eradication rate was 94.4%(34/36)for amoxicillin-clavulanate(10∶1)and 89.3%(25/28)for ampicillin-sulbactam(P>0.05).The common study drug-related clinical adverse event were abnormalities of hepatic function in both the amoxicillin-clavulanate(10∶1)group(4.8%,8/165)and ampicillin-sulbactam group(3.1%,5/159)(P>0.05).Conclusions Amoxicillin-clavulanate(10∶1)2.2 g Ⅳ infusion q12h or q8h for 7-14 days was noninferior to ampicillin-sulbactam in terms of clinical and microbiological efficacy in the treatment of CAP in adult patients.The safety of the two dosing regimens was comparable.

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