1.Eye-tracking analysis reveals the influence of professional background and gender on gaze patterns toward lateral profiles
Tingting WU ; Xiuyun ZHENG ; Xinyi SONG ; Xiaoyu LIU
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2026;61(2):335-343
ObjectiveTo explore the visual attention distribution across different lateral facial profiles and analyze the influence of observer gender and professional background on aesthetic evaluation, providing an aesthetic basis for the design of clinical orthodontic treatment. MethodsEye-tracking technology was employed to record the gaze paths of 136 subjects (orthodontists, non-orthodontic dentists, and non-medical professionals) when evaluating three types of male and female lateral profiles (convex, straight, and concave). A questionnaire survey was conducted using a visual analog scale (VAS). Data differences and the consistency between eye-tracking and questionnaire results were analyzed through t-tests, analysis of variance (ANOVA), and Kappa coefficient analysis. ResultsThe questionnaire scores for straight profiles were significantly higher than those for convex and concave profiles (P<0.05). Eye-tracking revealed that subjects primarily focused on the eye and nasal regions (P<0.001), followed by the mouth. However, orthodontists showed no significant difference in attention between the mouth and eye-nasal areas (P>0.05). Additionally, gender differences were notable. Female observers prioritized the mouth (P<0.05), while male observers paid later attention to the oral-buccal region. The forehead and chin rapidly attracted attention during the initial evaluation phase, particularly in female concave profiles (P<0.05). Eye-tracking data demonstrated high consistency with questionnaire results (κ=0.868). ConclusionThis study, utilizing eye-tracking technology, finds that the eye and nasal regions are the core focus areas for aesthetic evaluation of lateral profiles. Gender differences result in distinct gaze preferences (males emphasize the nose, while females emphasize the eyes), whereas orthodontists focus more on the lips and forehead. As aesthetic baselines, the forehead and chin, with their profile characteristics, should be prioritized in treatment. This research provides a basis for developing personalized orthodontic plans and establishing aesthetic consensus between clinicians and patients.
2.Abundance and distribution of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from bronchoalveolar lavage fluid of patients with lower respiratory tract infections
Yaxian JIANG ; Xiaoyu YANG ; Rui ZHENG ; Yikun LI ; Chunrui LI ; Yuhong GAO
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2025;35(15):2263-2267
OBJECTIVE To analyze the microbial community structure in Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid(BALF)u-sing high-throughput sequencing technology,with a particular focus on the abundance and distribution of Staphy-lococcus aureus.METHODS A total of 1,650 bronchoalveolar lavage fluid(BALF)samples were collected from the First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province between 2022 and 2023.S.aureus gene detection was performed using BALF culture,isothermal amplification and microfluidic technology.Representative 21 S.aureus-positive samples were grouped into S.aureus pneumonia group,SARS-CoV-2 co-infection group and chronic obstructive pulmona-ry disease(COPD)group,followed by 16S rDNA amplicon high-throughput sequencing.RESULTS The microbial community compositions among the three groups exhibited significant differences.Species-level hierarchical cluste-ring analysis revealed that S.aureus was more frequently detected and accounted for a higher proportion in the S.aureus pneumonia group,while the COPD group was dominated by Achromobacter.In contrast,the SARS-CoV-2 co-infection group was mainly composed of Methylobacterium aquatique and Achromobacter.Only in the S.au-reus pneumonia group was S.aureus the dominant bacterium.CONCLUSION The composition of the BALF micro-biota is closely related to different disease states,providing an important reference for a deeper understanding of the microbiological basis of pulmonary infectious diseases.
3.Research progress on cognitive frailty
Jing ZHENG ; Qing LI ; Xiaoyu WANG ; Senyuan LU ; Wenjie YIN ; Liuyi WANG ; Hongyan DUAN
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2025;24(2):216-222
Cognitive frailty, as one of the independent dimensions of frailty syndrome, has received increasing attention from researchers in recent years. Cognitive frailty not only reduces the quality of life for elderly people, but also increases the risk of adverse outcomes such as falls, disabilities, hospitalization, dementia, and death. This article introduces the concept, assessment methods, influencing factors, and intervention measures of cognitive frailty, emphasizing the important role of general practitioners in screening and management of cognitive frailty.
4.Clinical and genetic characteristics of 6 cases of congenital dyskeratosis in children
Li GUO ; Zhaoling WANG ; Lin LU ; Qian MA ; Danping SHEN ; Xiaoyu ZHENG ; Hong ZHAO ; Yang LIU ; Xinghui YANG ; Meiping LU
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics 2025;63(12):1306-1311
Objective:To explore the clinical and genetic characteristics of dyskeratosis congenita (DC).Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical, laboratory, imaging, pathological, genetic, and treatment data of 6 DC patients diagnosed at the Children′s Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine from January 2010 to June 2025.Results:Among the 6 DC patients, 1 case was of Hoyeraal-Hreidarsson syndrome, 4 were male, and 2 were female. The diagnosis age 0.9-6.1 years. All 6 cases presented with bone marrow failure; 5 cases had a classic triad of skin and mucous membrane (mucosal leukoplakia, abnormal skin pigmentation, nail dystrophy); 5 cases had growth retardation, among which 2 cases had intrauterine growth retardation. Two cases had diarrhea and 1 case had abnormal liver function; 1 case had stiff and deformed limbs, accompanied by limited mobility, and dry and obstructive balanitis; 1 case had recurrent eyelid inflammation, middle ear inflammation, and nasal inflammation. All 6 cases had decreased B cell numbers, and 4 cases also had decreased natural killer cell numbers. There were 3 cases of children with cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection, of which 1 case of CMV infection led to retinal frosted branch angiitis and subsequent intracranial CMV infection resulting in death, and 1 case had CMV enteritis and died of hemophagocytic syndrome. Among 4 cases of boys, 3 cases had DKC1 gene variations and 1 case had an unknown variation gene; 2 cases of girls had TINF2 gene variations. The TINF2 c.860T>A (p.L287Q) variation site was a new mutation. Among 6 patients with DC, 2 cases died, 3 cases survived and 1 case was lost to follow-up.Conclusions:The DKC1 and TINF2 genes are common pathogenic genes in patients with DC. Bone marrow failure is a clue for the early identification of DC. The triad of skin and mucous membrane is its typical clinical manifestation. Children with DC generally have reduced B cells and natural killer killer cells, and have a high risk of fatal CMV infection. The overall prognosis is poor.
5.Clinical Observation of Acupuncture Based on Huang Yuanyu's Theory"Ascending and Descending of Visceral Qi Movement"for Chronic Insomnia Disorder
Ruicong HUANG ; Meihong LI ; Jia ZHENG ; Xiaoting OU ; Xiaoyu CHEN
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;42(7):1700-1705
Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of acupuncture in treating chronic insomnia disorder based on Huang Yuanyu's theory of"central qi ascending and descending,harmony of the four dimensions"regarding visceral qi movement.Methods Sixty patients diagnosed with chronic insomnia disorder at the Preventive Treatment Department of Yangjiang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine from March 2022 to February 2023.The patients were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group according to a random number table,with 30 cases in each group.The observation group received acupuncture therapy,while the control group received oral administration of Alprazolam Tablets.The treatment duration spanned 4 weeks with 1 course per week.Clinical efficacy was evaluated after 1 month,and the changes in the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI)scores and Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale(HAMA)scores were observed.The Hamilton Depression Rating Scale(HAMD)scores were compared between groups before and after treatment.Results(1)After treatment,the PSQI scores of the two groups of patients were significantly improved(P<0.05),and the observation group was significantly superior to the control group in improving the PSQI scores,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).(2)After treatment,the HAMA scores and HAMD scores in the two groups of patients were significantly improved(P<0.05),an the observation group in improvement of HAMA and HAMD was significantly superior to the control group,with statistically statistical significance(P<0.05).(3)The total effective rate was 83.33%(25/30)in the observation group and 70.00%(21/30)in the control group.The efficacy of the observation group was superior to that of the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion Acupuncture based on the ascending and descending of visceral qi movement theory significantly alleviates anxiety and depressive states while improving sleep quality in patients with chronic insomnia disorder,demonstrating notable clinical efficacy.
6.Progress and Challenges in the Study of Bacteriophage Therapy for Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella Pneumoniae Infection
Yahong SUN ; Xiaoyu YANG ; Rui ZHENG
Journal of Kunming Medical University 2025;46(6):163-170
Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae(CRKP),as a superbug pathogen,has become a critical global public health threat,with significantly increased detection rates especially in ICU and immunocompromised patients.Traditional antibiotics are progressively losing efficacy,and CRKP's antibiotic resistance spectrum continues to expand,presenting enormous clinical treatment challenges.Bacteriophages,as viruses specifically infecting bacteria,have emerged as a new therapeutic strategy for alternative or complementary antibiotic treatment due to their strong lytic capabilities,excellent biofilm penetration,low side effects,and ability to synergize with antibiotics.This article systematically reviews the epidemiology and resistance mechanisms of CRKP,principles and mechanisms of bacteriophage therapy,research progress(including in vitro experiments,animal models,and clinical applications),combined therapies,and their advantages and challenges.By incorporating the latest research,the article also proposes future development directions,including constructing genetically engineered bacteriophages,designing"intelligent bacteriophages"through synthetic biology,and establishing clinical regulatory systems.Bacteriophage therapy offers a potential breakthrough in combating CRKP,but its standardization,broad-spectrum applicability,and clinical translation pathways still require in-depth exploration and standardization.
7.Expert consensus on the model informed precision dosing of tacroli-mus in patients receiving anti-rejection therapy
Bing CHEN ; Xiaocong ZUO ; Xingang LI ; Dewei SHANG ; Peijun ZHOU ; Junjie DING ; Xiaoq-iang XIANG ; Xiaoyan QIU ; Zhuo WANG ; Xiaoyu LI ; Yi ZHANG ; Wei ZHAO ; Yuzhu WANG ; Jianjun GAO ; Zheng JI-AO
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2025;30(4):433-445
There is significant inter-individual variation of pharmacokinetics and pharmacody-namics in patients receiving tacrolimus(TAC)for an-ti-rejection therapy,which cause the rejection or toxic action.Based on results of therapeutic drug monitoring and pathophysiological index of trans-plant patients,the individualized dosing regimen can be designed and adjusted by using model in-formed precision dosing(MIPD).The patients'clini-cal outcome can be improved.In the consensus,the different methods of MIPD used for patients re-ceived TAC for anti-rejection therapy were intro-duced,which can be used for the designing and ad-justing doing regimen,predicting adverse drug reac-tion,improving medication adherence and econom-ics during therapy.
8.Construction and evaluation of hepatocellular carcinoma models in mice with different immune microenvironments
Yujie ZHONG ; Yuyang DAI ; Shijie FU ; Kanglian ZHENG ; Chaofan ZHU ; Guang CAO ; Liang XU ; Chuanxin NIU ; Xiaoyu FAN ; Xiaodong WANG
Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy 2025;22(4):260-266
Objective To construct mice hepatocellular carcinoma models with different tumor immune microenvironments(TIME)and explore the differences.Methods H22 and hepa1-6 were used to construct subcutaneous transplantation tumor model of C57 mice as homologous hepatocellular carcinoma cell lines(denoted as H22 group and hepal-6 group,each n=8),and the differences of TIME were evaluated.Immunohistochemistry was used to detect and quantify the infiltration of T cells,CD4+T cells,CD8+T cells,regulatory T cells and B cells in TIME.Flow cytometry was performed to detect the differences of composition of immune cell subpopulations in peripheral blood and tumor parenchyma.Gene expression profile characteristics of tumor tissue were analyzed based on high-throughput transcriptome sequencing technology,and enrichment analyses of immune-related signaling pathways were evaluated combined with gene ontology(GO)and Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes(KEGG).Results H22 group showed cold and hepa1-6 group showed hot TIME characteristics.The number of T cells,CD4+T cells and CD8+T cells in tumor tissue of H22 group were all lower,while the proportion of T cells,CD4+T cells and CD8+T cells in peripheral blood were all higher than those of hepa1-6 group(all P<0.05).Compared with H22 group,up-regulated genes of tumor tissue in hepa1-6 group expressed significantly enriched in tumor immune activation-related signaling pathways.Conclusion H22 and hepa1-6 hepatocellular carcinoma models showed distinct TIME characteristics of cold and hot tumors,respectively,and the amount of immune cells in tumor tissue of the former were significantly lower than those in the latter.
9.Diagnosis and Treatment of a Case of Spironolactone-Associated Asymptomatic Hyperuricemia After Renal Transplantation
Yun XIAO ; Xiaoyu HAN ; Chao ZHENG ; Yu FU ; Hanbin XIONG ; Bin ZOU ; Baolin WANG ; Hua ZOU ; Chenglong YIN ; Zhengyao JIANG ; Sheng ZOU ; Anle DU ; Guohui LI ; Xiaohui GUO ; Lin ZHONG ; Jiake HE
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(10):1562-1565
Objective To explore the identification method,pathogenesis,clinical characteristics and individualized pharmacotherapy of asymptomatic hyperuricemia after renal transplantation.Methods The pharmacist was on duty at the organ transplant outpatient clinic.During this time,they analyzed and sorted out the medications,identified and differentiated a case of asymptomatic hyperuricemia related to spironolactone in a patient who had undergone a renal transplant,and provided comprehensive care throughout the entire process.Results The asymptomatic hyperuricemia in this patient might be associated with spironolactone,and the adverse reactions of the patient were alleviated by pharmacists through optimizing clinical treatment.Up to now,no hyperuricemia occurred.Conclusions Pharmacists are required to collaborate closely with clinicians to establish medication profiles for patients under long-term follow-up and to closely monitor and evaluate drug-related adverse reactions.Additionally,they should assess the renal function and immune status of transplant recipients promptly and formulate individualized treatment plans in order to enhance the long-term survival of both the transplanted kidneys and the recipients.
10.Huoxue Jiedu Formulas (活血解毒方药) as an Adjunctive Therapy for Patients with Binding of Stasis and Toxin Syndrome during the Vulnerable Period after Myocardial Infarction:A Prospective Real-World Study
Xiaofei GENG ; Yingxi YANG ; Zhipeng YAN ; Xinbiao FAN ; Xitong SUN ; Boyu ZHU ; Zheng ZHANG ; Yongchun LIANG ; Xiaoyu SHAN ; Junping ZHANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(23):2467-2474
ObjectiveTo observe the efficacy of Huoxue Jiedu Formulas (活血解毒方药, HJF) as an adjunctive treatement for patients with binding of stasis and toxin syndrome during the vulnerable period after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) surgery, and to explore its potential mechanism from the perspective of serum neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs). MethodsA total of 129 patients with binding of stasis and toxin syndrome within 6 months after PCI for AMI were enrolled and divided into a treatment group (65 cases) and a control group (64 cases) based on patients' willingness to take Chinese herbal medicine. The control group received standard western medical therapy alone, while the treatment group additionally received HJF, one dose daily. Both groups were treated for four weeks. Before and after treatment, TCM syndrome scores were assessed. Seattle angina questionnaire (SAQ) was used to record angina stability and frequency scores, while the short form-36 health survey (SF-36) was employed to assess quality of life across eight dimensions, including physical functioning, role-physical, bodily pain, general health, vitality, social functioning, role-emotional, and mental health. The Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) was used to evaluate sleep quality, and the patient health questionnaire-15 (PHQ-15) was used to assess psychosomatic symptoms; Duke activity status index (DASI) was used to measure daily physical activity. Serum levels of neutrophil extracellular traps (NET) markers including myeloperoxidase-DNA (MPO-DNA), neutrophil elastase-DNA (NE-DNA), and citrullinated histone H3 (CitH3) were measured in 20 patients from the treatment group. ResultsAfter treatment, TCM syndrome score, PSQI score and PHQ-15 score in both groups significantly decreased, while DASI score, angina stability and frequency scores, and all eight dimensions of the SF-36 scale significantly increased (P<0.05). Compared to the control group, the treatment group had significantly lower TCM syndrome scores and significantly higher DASI, angina stability and frequency scores (P<0.05), as well as higher scores in the SF-36 dimensions of physical functioning, role-physical, social functioning, bodily pain, and vitality (P<0.05). After treatment, serum levels of MPO-DNA, CitH3, and NE-DNA in the treatment group were significantly reduced (P<0.05). ConclusionHJF combined with conventional therapy can significantly improve angina symptoms, TCM syndrome scores, and psychosomatic conditions in patients with binding of stasis and toxin syndrome during the vulnerable period after AMI. It also enhances quality of life, sleep quality, and daily physical activity. The underlying mechanism may be associated with the inhibition of serum NETs level.

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