1.Meteorological factor-driven prediction of high-use days of budesonide: construction and comparison of ensemble learning models
Qitao CHEN ; Yue ZHOU ; Xiaojun ZHANG ; Jingwen NI ; Guoqiang SUN ; Fenfei GAO ; Lizhen XIA ; Zihao LI
China Pharmacy 2025;36(21):2723-2726
OBJECTIVE To construct ensemble learning models for predicting high-use days of budesonide based on meteorological factors, thereby providing reference for hospital pharmacy management. METHODS Meteorological data for 2024 and outpatient budesonide usage data from the jurisdiction of Sanming Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine were collected. High-use days were defined as the 75th percentile of outpatient budesonide usage, and a corresponding dataset was established. The prediction task was formulated as a classification problem, and three ensemble learning models were developed: Random Forest, Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost), and Histogram-based Gradient Boosting Classifier. Model performance was evaluated using accuracy, precision, recall, F1-score, and log-loss. Model interpretability was analyzed using Shapley Additive Explanations (SHAP). RESULTS The Histogram-based Gradient Boosting Classifier achieved the best performance (accuracy=0.75, F1-score=0.48), followed by XGBoost (accuracy=0.74, F1-score=0.43) and Random Forest (accuracy=0.72, F1-score=0.22). SHAP results suggested that the prediction results of the last two models have the highest correction. CONCLUSIONS Ensemble learning models can effectively predict high-use days of budesonide, with the Histogram- based Gradient Boosting Classifier demonstrating the best predictive performance. Low temperature, high humidity, and low atmospheric pressure show significant positive impacts on the prediction of daily budesonide usage.
2.Stem-leaf saponins of Panax notoginseng attenuate experimental Parkinson's disease progression in mice by inhibiting microglia-mediated neuroinflammation via P2Y2R/PI3K/AKT/NFκB signaling pathway.
Hui WU ; Chenyang NI ; Yu ZHANG ; Yingying SONG ; Longchan LIU ; Fei HUANG ; Hailian SHI ; Zhengtao WANG ; Xiaojun WU
Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines (English Ed.) 2025;23(1):43-53
Stem-leaf saponins from Panax notoginseng (SLSP) comprise numerous PPD-type saponins with diverse pharmacological properties; however, their role in Parkinson's disease (PD), characterized by microglia-mediated neuroinflammation, remains unclear. This study evaluated the effects of SLSP on suppressing microglia-driven neuroinflammation in experimental PD models, including the 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium (MPTP)-induced mouse model and lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated BV-2 microglia. Our findings revealed that SLSP mitigated behavioral impairments and excessive microglial activation in models of PD, including MPTP-treated mice. Additionally, SLSP inhibited the upregulation of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX2) and attenuated the phosphorylation of PI3K, protein kinase B (AKT), nuclear factor-κB (NFκB), and inhibitor of NFκB protein α (IκBα) both in vivo and in vitro. Moreover, SLSP suppressed the production of inflammatory markers such as interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) in LPS-stimulated BV-2 cells. Notably, the P2Y2R agonist partially reversed the inhibitory effects of SLSP in LPS-treated BV-2 cells. These results suggest that SLSP inhibit microglia-mediated neuroinflammation in experimental PD models, likely through the P2Y2R/PI3K/AKT/NFκB signaling pathway. These novel findings indicate that SLSP may offer therapeutic potential for PD by attenuating microglia-mediated neuroinflammation.
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Saponins/pharmacology*
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Microglia/immunology*
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Mice
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NF-kappa B/immunology*
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Signal Transduction/drug effects*
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Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt/immunology*
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Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases/genetics*
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Parkinson Disease/immunology*
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Mice, Inbred C57BL
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Plant Leaves/chemistry*
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Neuroinflammatory Diseases/drug therapy*
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3.Timing and surgery option of keratinized mucosa augmentation around implant site
Hang YANG ; Jie NI ; Wei LU ; Xiaojun LI ; Fuming HE
Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2024;59(2):182-190
In recent years, clinicians have paid more attention to the biological and esthetic effects of the 2 mm keratinized mucosa width (KMW) around dental implant. How to increase the keratinized mucosa is the focus of clinicians. While the free gingival graft (FGG) is still the gold standard of keratinized mucosa augmentation, alveolar ridge preservation (ARP), connective tissue graft (CTG) and apically positioned flap (APF) can also be used to obtain more than 2 mm keratinized mucosa width when they are used before implantation, with implantation, within the implant-healing phase, with second stage of implantation or after rehabilitation according to different indications. This article comprehensively summarizes the influencing factors of timing and surgical procedures for keratinized mucosa augmentation, providing guidance for clinicians to treat peri-implant keratinized mucosa deficiencies.
4.Screening and identification of core genes for diabetic nephropathy
Xiaojun WU ; Feixue NI ; Yuxue XU
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2024;59(4):610-618
Objective To screen the core genes of diabetic kidney disease(DKD)based on bioinformatics,ex-plore the therapeutic targets of DKD,and discuss its possible regulatory mechanism.Methods The expression da-ta matrix of glomerular transcriptome in patients with DKD in GEO database(GSE30528,GSE47183)was extrac-ted,and the differentially expressed genes(DEGs)were screened by bioinformatics methods to identify the core differential genes,and then gene expression and enrichment analysis(GSEA)were conducted to predict effective targets.Results By screening and identifying the mRNA expression matrix of DKD,five core genes were screened out.Among them,C1orf21 and NPHS1 were significantly down regulated,and CD48,COL1A2,and TGFBI were up regulated.NPHS1 and CD48 were significantly related to immune differences,intercellular communication,and cell surface interaction.Through receiver operating characteristic curve(ROC)analysis and GSEA analysis and drug target prediction,it might be of great significance for the treatment of DKD.Conclusion The core genes screened in this study have significant correlation with DKD,which may be used as effective markers for the treat-ment of diabetes.And then,this study provides a theoretical basis for the treatment and identification of DKD.
5.Application research on risk management of postoperative delirium in elderly patients with hip fragility fracture based on FMEA theory
Na LI ; Tianwen HUANG ; Xiaoling CHEN ; Xiaojun CHEN ; Ying ZHONG ; Jie NI ; Xueya YU ; Peihui WU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2022;38(22):1701-1707
Objective:To explore the effect of postoperative delirium risk management in elderly patients with hip fragility fracture based on failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) theory, and to provide a basis for reducing the incidence of postoperative delirium.Methods:A total of 50 patients admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University due to hip fragility fractures from January to December 2019 were selected as the control group, and 50 patients admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University for hip fragility fractures from January to December 2020 were selected as the observation group. The control group received routine care, and the observation group implemented risk control intervention measures based on FMEA theory on the basis of the control group. The risk priority number (RPN) value, incidence of delirium, duration of delirium, pain score, satisfaction, and average length of hospital stay were compared between the two groups of patients in each link of failure risk.Results:The RPN values of each link failure risk of the observation group were 100.80 ± 13.39, 103.96 ± 9.96, 103.76 ± 8.04, delirium duration was (36.33 ± 9.07) min, pain scores were 1.86 ± 0.76, 4.16 ± 1.17, average length of stay was (8.98 ± 4.64) days, and incidence of delirium was 6.0% (3/50), the RPN values of each link failure risk of the control group were 274.10 ± 8.48, 291.00 ± 10.10, 287.78 ± 11.64, delirium duration (78.70 ± 20.10) min, pain scores 2.26 ± 1.02, 4.74 ± 1.19, average length of stay was (11.50 ± 7.66) days, and incidence of delirium was 22.0% (11/50). The differences between two groups showed significant differences ( t values were 1.99-93.24, χ2=4.07, P<0.05). The patient satisfaction score of the observation group was 99.36 ± 1.01, which was higher than that of the control group 89.63 ± 2.62, and the difference was statistically significant ( t=24.50, P<0.05). Conclusions:The perioperative implementation of postoperative delirium risk management model based on FMEA theory in elderly patients with hip fractures can reduce the incidence of postoperative delirium, relieve pain, shorten hospital stay, and improve satisfaction degree. It is worthy of clinical promotion.
6.Clinical study of comprehensive Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment for limb dysfunction after ischemic stroke
Jianli NI ; Zhiheng MA ; Dongmei WU ; Jie HUANG ; Zhongdong WANG ; Xiaojun YI ; Qing YUAN
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2021;43(2):128-132
Objective:To evaluate the clinical effect of Limb dysfunction after the comprehensive treatment of ischemic stroke by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).Methods:A total of 160 patients with limb dysfunction after ischemic stroke. Who in line with the inclusion criteria, were randomly divided into 2 groups by random number table, 80 cases each. These patients were treated in Multicenter Union Hospital from June 2017 to Janunry 2019. The patients in the control group were given basic Western medicine treatment and rehabilitation training, while the patients in the observation group were given a comprehensive treatment combined with traditional Chinese medicine based on the control group (Chinese herbs, herbal fumigation and ear point press). Both groups were treated for 4 weeks and follow-up for 2 months. The Fugl-Meyerscale were used to evaluate the degree of limb dysfunction and balance dysfunction, the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale were used for assessing the damage extent of nerve function, the Barthel index for evaluating the mobility of daily life. The clinical efficacy was evaluated according to the method of Brunnstrom assessment.Results:After treatment, the Limb strong spasm (1.57 ± 0.36 vs. 1.98 ± 0.53, t=5.724), Hemianesthesia (1.37 ± 0.31 vs. 1.80 ± 0.36, t=8.096), Inhibited bending and stretching (1.31 ± 0.25 vs. 1.84 ± 0.46, t=9.055) in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group ( P<0.01). The Fugl-Meyer activity and balance rating in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group ( t values were 2.739, 4.705, respectively, P<0.05 or P<0.01). The total effective rate of observation group was 93.3% (78/80), the control group was 73.3% (71/80), and there exist statistical significance ( χ2=4.783, P=0.028) in the two group’s comparative difference. Conclusion:The comprehensive TCM treatment can improve the hemiplegia syndrome of ischemic stroke patients and their limb activity and balance function, promote their neural functional recovery, enhance the activity of their daily life and clinical efficacy.
7.Surgical treatment of malignant carotid body tumor
Guangchao GU ; Zhili LIU ; Bao LIU ; Changwei LIU ; Wei YE ; Yuexin CHEN ; Leng NI ; Rong ZENG ; Jiang SHAO ; Xiaojun SONG ; Yuehong ZHENG
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2020;35(3):183-186
Objective:To summarize the surgical treatment of malignant carotid body tumor (MCBT).Methods:A retrospective analysis of 14 MCBT patients admitted at our hospital from Mar 2005 to Nov 2019 was made, and the imaging data, surgical records, perioperative complications and follow-up data were collected.Results:There were 8 males and 6 females, with an average age of (40.8±11.3) years. 10 patients underwent surgical resection of CBT, with one case undergoing tumor enucleation only, nine cases underwent internal carotid artery reconstruction, and all patients underwent intraoperative lymph node biopsy.Tumors were completely removed in all 10 patients. No perioperative death or cerebral infarction occurred. The intraoperative blood loss was (955±658.5) ml. Four patients had permanent nerve injury after surgery. The follow-up time ranged 1-132 months. There were no cases of cerebral infarction or death, and the reconstructed graft remained patent. Apart from the 2 patients who developed tumor metastasis after surgery, other patients recovered uneventfully with no disease progression.Conclusions:Surgery is still the main treatment for MCBT, but MCBT is large and Shamblin class is more advanced. Therefore, complete tumor removal and reconstruction of the carotid arteries are difficult. Surgery should seek to completely remove the tumor and neck lymph node biopsy should be performed to determine the lymph node metastasis.
8.Recent advance in endoplasmic reticulum stress -mediated inflammatory response after intracerebral hemorrhage
Xuheng JIANG ; Hongfei GE ; Yu NI ; Ji ZHANG ; Xiaojun ZHANG ; Hua FENG ; Anyong YU
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2019;18(11):1164-1167
Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress is an important mediator causing inflammatory response, which additionally exerts secondary injury after intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) to influence brain function recovery through a variety of cell signaling and response, to regulate neural cells survival or death. Therefore, further understanding about the relation between ER stress and inflammatory response as well as the signal transduction pathway can provide new therapeutic strategies and evidence for treatment of ICH. The present review summarizes the process of ER stress activation and the relation between inflammatory response and ER stress activation after ICH.
9.Emergent headache after carotid endarterectomy
Zhichao LAI ; Jiangyu MA ; Jiang SHAO ; Changwei LIU ; Yuehong ZHENG ; Wei YE ; Rong ZENG ; Leng NI ; Xiaojun SONG ; Yuexin CHEN ; Yu CHEN ; Zhili LIU ; Bao LIU
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2018;33(12):1003-1006
Objective To determine the incidence and clinical features of headache after carotid endarterectomy (CEA).Methods A retrospective analysis was made on the data of patients undergoing CEA in the Department of Vascular Surgery,Peking Union Medical College Hospital from Jan 2014 to Jan 2015.There were 119 males and 24 females,including 97 cases of symptomatic carotid stenosis and 110 cases of severe carotid stenosis.Results The incidence of newly emergent headache after surgery was 44% (63/143).The earliest time of headache was 30 minutes after surgery and the latest was 6 days after surgery.95% of headache occurred within 48 hours after surgery (60/63).79.4% (50/63) of the headache lay ipsilaterally with CEA,and bilateral headache accounted for 20.6% (13/63).Severe headache accounted for 4.8% (3/63),all were ipsilaterally frontal and temporal headache,complicating central nervous system symptoms.Conclusions After CEA headache is a common clinical symptom.Most were mild to moderate and unilateral,which can be relieved spontaneously.Cerebral hemodynamics need to be further examined to differentiate the different pathological states of severe headache on the operative side after CEA because of the high risk of developing hyperperfusion syndrome or cerebral infarction.History of TIA or stroke is the risk factor of post-CEA headache.
10. Clinicopathologic and molecular features of myoepithelial tumors of salivary glands
Hao NI ; Nan WU ; Xiaotong WANG ; Qiuyuan XIA ; Xuan WANG ; Shanshan SHI ; Rui LI ; Xiaojun ZHOU ; Qiu RAO
Chinese Journal of Pathology 2018;47(12):936-940
Objective:
To investigate the clinicopathological, and molecular characteristics of myoepithelial tumors (MTs) of salivary glands.
Methods:
A total of 37 MTs cases including 13 malignant epithelial tumors (MMTs) and 24 benign epithelial tumors (BMTs) of salivary glands were identified from the archives of the Department of Pathology, General Hospital of Eastern Theater Command, dating from 2006 to 2016. Clinical features, histological patterns, immunohistochemical characteristics and status of EWSR1 gene rearrangement by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) analysis were reviewed in all cases.
Results:
Clinically, 37 MTs cases mainly occurred in the parotid glands, when most of the patients presented with painless masses. Of the 13 MMTs cases, male to female ratio was 7∶6, and the median age was 62 years old. Of the 24 BMTs cases, male to female ratio was 5∶7, and the median age was 54 years old. Immunohistochemically, 37 MTs cases were positive for CKpan, and at least one myoepithelial marker. Twenty six of 37 MTs cases were analyzable for the EWSR1 gene break by FISH. Based on the previous evaluation criterion, the EWSR1 translocation was detected in 4 cases of 11 MMTs, and 4 cases of 15 BMTs. According to the main histological composition of tumor cells, 4 EWSR1-positive MMTs covered 2 clear-cell cases and 2 epithelioid-cell cases, when 4 EWSR1-positive BMTs covered 2 clear-cell cases, 1 plasmacytoid-cell case, and 1 spindle-cell case.
Conclusions
Males and females are affected equally. MTs express immunoreactivity for CKpan, and at least one myoepithelial marker. The EWSR1 rearrangement is present in a subset of MTs, with variable morphological characteristics, and has no statistical significance on clinical behavior.


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