1.Clinical study of salvage second allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in 17 cases
Wenqiong WANG ; Wei LIU ; Huihui LIU ; Xiaoying YANG ; Shuanglian XIE ; Hongtao LING ; Yiming ZHAO ; Yujun DONG
Organ Transplantation 2026;17(1):124-132
Objective To summarize and analyze the efficacy and influencing factors of second allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) for acute leukemia relapsing after the first allo-HSCT. Methods Clinical data of 17 patients with acute leukemia who underwent second allo-HSCT at Peking University First Hospital from January 2005 to December 2024 were retrospectively analyzed. Results Among the 17 patients, 7 achieved long-term disease-free survival after second transplantation. The median progression-free survival after successful second transplantation was 7 months (range 8 days to 69 months). The relapse fatality was 24%, and the transplant-related fatality was 35%. Conclusions Second transplantation is an effective treatment for relapsed and refractory acute leukemia, but the relapse fatality and transplant-related fatality remain high. Patient age, time of relapse after the first transplantation and disease status before second transplantation are all factors that affect the efficacy of second transplantation. Younger age, late relapse and complete remission of disease before second transplantation are all beneficial for long-term disease-free survival after second transplantation.
2.Impact of X-ray irradiation on stored platelets and their mitochondrial function
Na WANG ; Ning AN ; Xiaoying WANG ; Dongyan YANG ; Xiaole ZHANG ; Yajuan WANG ; Jie CHEN ; Xingbin HU ; Chen CHEN
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2026;39(1):16-23
Objective: To investigate the effects of clinical routine X-ray irradiation dose (average irradiation dose: 29.7±0.54 Gy) on the function, apoptosis, activation state and mitochondrial function of platelets during in vitro storage, so as to provide experimental evidence for optimizing platelet irradiation strategies. Methods: A paired experimental design was adopted. Platelets were collected from 12 healthy donors, and each sample was equally divided into the irradiated group and the control group (non-irradiated). All samples were stored for 5 days under standard platelet preservation conditions (22±2℃, continuous oscillation). Flow cytometry was used to detect platelet count, apoptosis rate (Annexin V+ positive rate), activation markers (CD62P, PAC-1, CD42b) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) level. Meanwhile, mitochondrial-specific probes were used to evaluate changes in mitochondrial count, membrane potential and adenosine triphosphate (ATP) content. Additionally, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) was employed to observe the ultrastructure of platelets, with a focus on mitochondrial morphology, platelet membrane integrity and granule distribution. Results: Within 5 days of storage, the platelet count was (841±89.16)×10
/L in the irradiated group and (824.5±92.88)×10
/L in the control group, with no statistically significant difference between the two groups (P=0.54). The apoptosis rate was (4.94±1.39) % in the irradiated group and (5.50±0.83) % in the control group, showing no significant difference (P=0.31). For activation indicators, the CD62P expression rate was (24.32±7.57) % in the irradiated group versus (25.21±8.13) % in the control group (P=0.43). The PAC-1 positive rates were (12.15±4.43) % and (11.75±3.40) % in the irradiated group and control group, respectively (P=0.44). The CD42b expression rates were (12.14±4.43) % and (11.75±3.4) % in the two groups, respectively (P=0.47). The ROS levels were (31.98±8.1) % and (30.64±5.89) % in the two groups, respectively (P=0.45). No significant differences were found in the above indicators. For mitochondrial function indicators, the mitochondrial count was (55.88±11.49) % in the irradiated group and (53.5±7.24) % in the control group (P=0.57). The ATP contents were (42.45±5.29) % and (41.58±9.50) % in the irradiated group and control group, respectively (P=0.77). The relative membrane potential values were (59.53±10.89) % and (57.49±6.54) % in the two groups, respectively (P=0.47). No significant difference were observed on the mitochondrial function-related indicators. TEM further confirmed that the ultrastructure of platelets in the irradiation group was intact, the mitochondrial morphology was normal, and no pathological changes such as swelling or vacuolization were observed. Conclusion: This study evaluated the impact of conventional-dose X-ray irradiation on platelet storage quality, confirming that this dose does not significant impair platelet count, apoptosis rate, activation status, or mitochondrial function. This finding provides important experimental evidence for the clinical promotion of X-ray irradiation technology and suggests its potential as a safe alternative to γ irradiation. Future studies could further expand the sample size and extend the observation period to verify the effects of X-ray irradiation on long-term platelet storage and post-transfusion in vivo survival rate.
3.From tradition to modernity: the integrated development of medical humanities and narrative medicine
Xiaoxiong ZHU ; Lijia DU ; Yingru LIU ; Xiaoying ZHANG ; Jia NA ; Zhifen YANG
Chinese Medical Ethics 2026;39(2):201-206
Medical humanities consistently run through the entire process of medical development and educational reform. However, with the increasingly prominent dominance of evidence-based medicine in clinical practice, the medical humanities have gradually been weakened in both medical education and clinical practice. Narrative medicine, through telling and listening to patients’ stories, enhances healthcare professionals’ empathy, fosters doctor–patient communication, and facilitates a return to the humanistic essence of medical education and clinical practice. By sorting out and reviewing related literature and developmental trends both at home and abroad, this paper pointed out the existing structural problem of an imbalance between technological priority and humanistic care in medical education, focusing on how to achieve an effective integration of medical humanities and narrative medicine in medical education. This paper also systematically analyzed the significance of both medical humanities and narrative medicine in the medical education system and proposed promoting the deep embedding of narrative medicine in medical education from three entry points, namely, curriculum integration, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the construction of teaching evaluation systems. The aim was to provide theoretical support and practical experience for medical education reform, foster the coordinated development of professional competence and humanistic spirit among medical talents, and truly achieve the goal of cultivating well-rounded medical talents.
4.Mechanisms and treatments of cognitive decline induced by cranial radiation
Yifan HU ; Wenjing YANG ; Shufang CUI ; Xiaoying BI
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health 2026;35(1):128-135
While cranial radiotherapy effectively kills tumor cells and significantly prolongs patient survival, it often leads to progressive cognitive decline. To date, the specific mechanisms underlying radiation-induced cognitive decline have not been fully elucidated, which greatly limits the development of related therapeutic strategies. Therefore, this article provides a comprehensive analysis of post-radiation changes in neurogenesis, neuronal synaptic plasticity, myelin injury plasticity, and parenchymal cells such as microglia in the brain, systematically elucidates the potential mechanisms of radiation-induced cognitive decline, and summarizes feasible therapeutic approaches. These findings provide a solid foundation for developing novel strategies to mitigate radiation-induced cognitive decline.
5.Rapid Qualitative Analysis Methods and Their Application in Implementation Science
Xuehan WEI ; Xiaoying CHEN ; Runze WANG ; Yingqian ZHANG ; Xuehan LIU ; Jin SUN ; Guoyan YANG ; Wei XIAO ; Chunli LU
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2026;17(2):546-556
Implementation science (IS) aims to systematically analyze and address the real-world gaps from evidence to practice and the influencing factors of the context. It is necessary to carry out qualitative research to gather relevant implementation outcomes. Nevertheless, traditional qualitative analysis has issues such as consuming a great deal of time and energy, and it is unable to promptly provide the crucial data required for implementation science research. The Rapid Qualitative Analysis (RQA) method, through semi-structured interviews and the adoption of techniques such as immediate data condensation and matrix analysis, can effectively shorten the cycle of qualitative data collection and data processing. RQA can promptly identify social determinants of health such as structural barriers, facilitators, and the behavioral characteristics of target groups. It provides a real-time basis for public health decision-making, the interpretation of complex social phenomena, and the process and effectiveness evaluation of research projects. Although RQA is difficult to conduct in-depth theoretical analysis based on grounded theory, its efficiency and flexibility make it the preferred tool for large-scale and time-sensitive research. Thus, it has been widely applied in implementation science research. This paper sorts out the core concepts and commonly used technical methods of RQA, as well as the differences between RQA and traditional qualitative analysis. It also explores the applications of RQA in intervention optimization, process evaluation, and implementation outcome evaluation. By integrating specific cases, this paper clarifies its application value in the field of implementation science. In the future, it is advisable to explore the integration of RQA with technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data, in order to bridge the gap between the transformation of scientific research achievements into practice. Under circumstances of limited resources or tight time constraints, RQA can be used to efficiently conduct implementation science research, providing convenient and scientific methodological and technical support for accelerating evidence-based practice.
6.Characteristics of macular microstructure changes after surgery for high myopia with macular hole retinal detachment and their correlation with visual function
Na YANG ; Xiaoying WEN ; Yueling ZHANG
International Eye Science 2025;25(2):281-285
AIM: To observe the variation characteristics of postoperative optical coherence tomography(OCT), optical coherence tomography angiography(OCTA)examination indicators in patients with high myopia and macular hole retinal detachment(MHRD), and analyze their correlation with visual function.METHODS: A total of 78 MHRD patients with high myopia who were treated in the Baoding No.1 Central Hospital from January 2019 to October 2023 were selected as the study objects, all of which underwent vitrectomy combined with internal limiting membrane tamponade. The changes in the best corrected visual acuity(BCVA), OCT and OCTA parameters, including choriocapillary blood flow area(CBFA), diameter of ellipsoid zone absence(DEZA)and blood flow density were observed at 1, 3 and 6 mo after surgery. Pearson correlation analysis and multiple linear regression analysis were conducted to analyze the correlation between BCVA and CBFA, DEZA, and blood flow density at different time points after surgery.RESULTS: BCVA of enrolled patients at 1, 3, and 6 mo after surgery were 1.75±0.79, 1.49±0.53, and 1.08±0.44, respectively, and the differences at different points were statistically significant(all P<0.05). At 1, 3, and 6 mo after surgery, the patient's CBFA was 1.67±0.24, 1.82±0.13, and 1.94±0.15 mm2, respectively, the DEZA was 813.27±453.16, 590.89±421.38, and 427.58±385.34 μm, respectively, and the blood flow density was 24.36±7.81, 27.74±8.12, and 31.54±8.59, respectively. The differences in above indicators at different time points were statistically significant(all P<0.05). Pearson correlation analysis found that there was no significant correlation between DEZA, blood flow density and BCVA in patients with high myopia and MHRD at 1 mo after surgery(all P>0.05). However, CBFA was negatively correlated with BCVA(LogMAR; P<0.05); at 3 and 6 mo after surgery, CBFA and blood flow density were negatively correlated with BCVA(LogMAR)in patients with high myopia and MHRD, while DEZA was positively correlated with BCVA(LogMAR; all P<0.05). Multiple linear regression analysis showed that CBFA, blood flow density, and DEZA were important influencing factors of BCVA at 3 and 6 mo after surgery(all P<0.05).CONCLUSION:Visual function of patients with high myopia and MHRD gradually increases after surgery, and is closely related to postoperative CBFA, DEZA and blood flow density. It is recommended to regularly monitor changes in OCT and OCTA indicators after surgery.
7.Analysis of clinical phenotype and genetic variant in a patient with De-differentiated liposarcoma.
Jingjing AO ; Feicheng YANG ; Yuzhong YANG ; Jia TIAN ; Chenjia LU ; Xiaoying LIU ; Zhe ZHANG ; Wenxiu YANG ; Chunjian MO
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2025;42(6):741-746
OBJECTIVE:
To explore the clinical characteristics and genetic etiology of a patient with De-differentiated liposarcoma (DDLPS).
METHODS:
A 38-year-old female patient with DDLPS who had visited Hunan Provincial People's Hospital in January 2025 was selected as the study subject. A retrospective study method was adopted to collect the patient's clinical data, including current and past medical history, auxiliary examinations, pathological diagnosis, and results of genetic testing. This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of Hunan Provincial People's Hospital (Ethics No.: KY2025-150).
RESULTS:
The patient had presented with abdominal pain and abdominal mass. Imaging studies revealed ascites and space-occupying abdominal lesions. Postoperative pathological examination showed that the tumor was composed of spindle cells, and its morphology and immunohistochemistry had made it difficult to distinguish between DDLPS and leiomyosarcoma. High-throughput sequencing revealed characteristic molecular alterations of DDLPS, and fluorescence in situ hybridization confirmed MDM2 gene amplification, leading to a diagnosis of DDLPS.
CONCLUSION
The patient was diagnosed with DDLPS. Her clinical manifestations and pathological features were consistent with the characteristics of DDLPS. Molecular pathological testing played a crucial role in the diagnosis and provided a crucial reference for subsequent treatment.
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8.Value of platelet protein kinase C epsilon in risk stratification of acute chest pain in elderly with normal troponin levels
Cuijun HAO ; Rui WANG ; Yang HONG ; Xiaoying LI ; Shaojie HAN ; Fangjiang LI
Chinese Journal of Geriatric Heart Brain and Vessel Diseases 2025;27(2):159-163
Objective To investigate the role of additional platelet protein kinase C epsilon(PKCε)assay in risk stratification and additional diagnostic testing in elderly patients with acute chest pain and normal hypersensitive cardiac troponin I(hs-cTnI)level.Methods A prospective trial was conducted on 220 consecutive elderly patients with angina-like acute chest pain and normal hs-cTnI level in our hospital from April 2022 to April 2023.According to whether major adverse cardiovascular events(MACE)occurred during the 1-year follow-up period,they were assigned in-to MACE group(24 cases)and non-MACE group(196 cases).Their general clinical data and platelet PKCε expression were compared between the two groups.Kaplan-Meier survival curve was plotted to analyzed the event-free time between the platelet PKCε expression<2.05%group and the≥2.05%group.Multivariate Cox regression analysis was used to investigate the impact of baseline data on the occurrence of MACE during the 1-year follow-up period.Decision tree model was employed to analyze the influencing factors for MACE.Results During 1-year follow-up,24 patients(10.91%)developed MACE.The platelet PKCε expression was significantly higher in the MACE group than the non-MACE group[9.25%(6.60%,15.25%)vs 1.70%(0.80%,3.25%),Z=-7.596,P<0.01].Kaplan-Meier survival curve analysis showed that the patients in the PKCε<2.05%group had no events within 360 d,while those in the ≥2.05%group had an average event-free time of 297.13±12.77 d,with a statistical difference(log rank Chi-square=27.051,P=0.000).Multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that highly suspicious angina,hs-cTnI and platelet PKCε were independent risk factors for MACE within 1 year of follow-up(HR=3.011,95%CI:1.049-8.641,P=0.040;HR=1.216,95%CI:1.044-1.418,P=0.012;HR=1.160,95%CI:1.104-1.218,P=0.000).In the decision tree model,the 1-year incidence of MACE was notably higher in the platelet PKCε≥2.05%group than the<2.05%group(P=0.011).The probability of severe coronary artery stenosis or myocardial ischemia in the platelet PKCε≥2.05%group was remarkably higher than the<2.05%group(P=0.006).Conclusion In elderly patients suffering from acute chest pain with normal hs-cTnI level,additional platelet PKCε detection appears to have a good prognostic gain.
9.Guidelines for the Digital Ancient Books of TCM Indexing
Weina ZHANG ; Bing LI ; Bin LI ; Jing XIE ; Yan DONG ; Wei LONG ; Chuchu ZHANG ; Tong WEI ; Sihong LIU ; Yang WU ; Hongtao LI ; Lin TONG ; Guangkun CHEN ; Fei DONG ; Rui WANG ; He LU ; Meng LI ; Jingpeng DENG ; Tengfei WANG ; Xiaoying LI ; Di ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(3):1-11
Guidelines for Digital Ancient Books of TCM Indexing(T/CIATCM 119-2024)is based on the theoretical knowledge,disciplinary methods,and practical applications of TCM classical cataloging.Taking digital ancient books of TCM as the object,it systematically reveals the content of TCM knowledge,which is an essential indexing processing standard for building an intelligent retrieval system for TCM ancient books,and can provide support for the deep development and innovative utilization of TCM knowledge.It can not only promote the co-construction and sharing of ancient book resources in the TCM industry,but also promote the standardization construction and application of TCM information.This standard specifies the principles,methods,and examples of free indexing of digital ancient books of TCM based on their original content.It is applicable to the indexing and processing of digital ancient books of TCM for TCM professional libraries and related institutions,and to the data processing and construction of various types of TCM ancient book databases.
10.Assessment of early fetal cardiac function impairment in patients with gestational hypertension
Daoling YANG ; Yibo ZHOU ; Xidan WANG ; Jingwan CHEN ; Fuhua CHEN ; Xiaoying TAO
China Modern Doctor 2025;63(2):20-23
Objective To explore clinical application value of fetal heart quantification(HQ)technology in evaluating morphology and function of fetal heart in gestational hypertension pregnancy patients.Methods A total of 85 women with gestational hypertension(GH)during gestational age of 20-40 weeks from March 2020 to March 2024 had been selected as experimental group.According to blood pressure,urine protein,and symptoms of pregnant women,experimental group was divided into GH group(n=35),mild preeclampsia(MPE)group(n=28),and severe preeclampsia(SPE)group(n=22).Additionally,150 normal pregnant women with matched gestational age were randomly selected as control group.Fetal HQ technique was adopted to obtain cardiac morphological and functional indicators of groups,and statistical analysis was conducted.Results There was statistically significant difference in global spherical index(GSI)in each group(P<0.05).Patients in SPE group had rounder fetal hearts.Bariance analysis was performed on fractional area change(FAC),Tei index,and global longitudinal strain(GLS)for each group of patients.There were statistically significant differences in right ventricular GLS and right ventricular Tei index(P<0.05).The absolute value of right ventricular GLS in SPE group and MPE group was lower than that in control group,while right ventricular Tei index in SPE group was higher than that in control group.Conclusion Fetal HQ technique provides quick and easy quantitative assessment of fetal heart shape and function.Gestational hypertension not only changes the fetal heart morphology,but also affects the fetal heart function,and the fetal right heart system is more affected than the fetal left heart.

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