1.Phorcides analytic engine-assisted corneal topography-guided personalized LASIK for the treatment of myopia and astigmatism
Xuanyu QIU ; Xindi WANG ; Yimeng FAN ; Zhao LIU ; Shengjian MI ; Li QIN
International Eye Science 2025;25(6):1020-1025
AIM: To observe the clinical outcomes of Phorcides analytic engine-assisted topography-guided personalized laser assisted in situ keratomileusis(LASIK)for the treatment of myopia and astigmatism in virgin eyes with the refractive astigmatism significantly deviating from corneal topography.METHODS: Retrospective clinical study. A total of 32 cases(42 eyes)with myopia and astigmatism that received corneal topography-guided personalized LASIK in the Ophthalmology Refractive Surgery Center of the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University from December 2019 to March 2021 were selected. The uncorrected distance visual acuity(UDVA), best corrected distance visual acuity(CDVA), refractive state and aberrations before and at 6 mo after surgery were recorded.RESULTS: There were 15 males and 17 females, with an age of 23.00(18.00, 29.25)years old; preoperative sphere was -5.75(-6.25, -4.00)D, and cylinder was -0.75(-1.38, -0.25)D. At 6 mo postoperatively, the UDVA exceeded the preoperative CDVA in 19 eyes(45%). The spherical equivalent(SEQ)of all eyes(100%)was -0.50 to +0.50 D at 6 mo postoperatively, and the postoperative SEQ of 23 eyes(55%)was -0.13 to +0.13 D. There were 33 eyes(79%)had a postoperative astigmatism ≤ 0.25 D, the target-induced astigmatism(TIA)was 0.94±0.96 D, and the surgically induced astigmatism(SIA)was 0.94±0.86 D, with no statistical significance between TIA and SIA(P>0.05). The astigmatism axial deviation ranged from -5° to +5° in 33 eyes(79%)at 6 mo postoperatively. Compared to pre-operation, the total higher-order aberrations and spherical aberrations within the central 6 mm diameter of the anterior corneal surface increased at 6 mo postoperatively(Z=-3.778, P<0.001; Z=-4.929, P<0.001); the postoperative coma aberrations had no change(Z=-1.763, P=0.078); the postoperative trefoil aberrations decreased(Z=-2.490, P=0.013). Compared to pre-operation, the Strehl ratio of the anterior corneal surface increased significantly at 6 mo after surgeries(t=-5.401, P=0.013).CONCLUSION: Using the Phorcides analytic engine to assist topography-guided personalized LASIK for the treatment of myopia and astigmatism in virgin eyes with the refractive astigmatism significantly deviating from topography-measured astigmatism can achieve good therapeutic effects. Postoperative UDVA exceeded preoperative CDVA in nearly half of the eyes, and the quality of postoperative corneal imaging was improved.
2.Mechanistic insights into the GEF activity of the human MON1A/CCZ1/C18orf8 complex.
Yubin TANG ; Yaoyao HAN ; Zhenpeng GUO ; Ying LI ; Xinyu GONG ; Yuchao ZHANG ; Haobo LIU ; Xindi ZHOU ; Daichao XU ; Yixiao ZHANG ; Lifeng PAN
Protein & Cell 2025;16(8):739-744
3.Tailoring a traditional Chinese medicine prescription for complex diseases: A novel multi-targets-directed gradient weighting strategy.
Zhe YU ; Teng LI ; Zhi ZHENG ; Xiya YANG ; Xin GUO ; Xindi ZHANG ; Haoying JIANG ; Lin ZHU ; Bo YANG ; Yang WANG ; Jiekun LUO ; Xueping YANG ; Tao TANG ; En HU
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2025;15(4):101199-101199
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) exerts integrative effects on complex diseases owing to the characteristics of multiple components with multiple targets. However, the syndrome-based system of diagnosis and treatment in TCM can easily lead to bias because of varying medication preferences among physicians, which has been a major challenge in the global acceptance and application of TCM. Therefore, a standardized TCM prescription system needs to be explored to promote its clinical application. In this study, we first developed a gradient weighted disease-target-herbal ingredient-herb network to aid TCM formulation. We tested its efficacy against intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). First, the top 100 ICH targets in the GeneCards database were screened according to their relevance scores. Then, SymMap and Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology (TCMSP) databases were applied to find out the target-related ingredients and ingredient-containing herbs, respectively. The relevance of the resulting ingredients and herbs to ICH was determined by adding the relevance scores of the corresponding targets. The top five ICH therapeutic herbs were combined to form a tailored TCM prescriptions. The absorbed components in the serum were detected. In a mouse model of ICH, the new prescription exerted multifaceted effects, including improved neurological function, as well as attenuated neuronal damage, cell apoptosis, vascular leakage, and neuroinflammation. These effects matched well with the core pathological changes in ICH. The multi-targets-directed gradient-weighting strategy presents a promising avenue for tailoring precise, multipronged, unbiased, and standardized TCM prescriptions for complex diseases. This study provides a paradigm for advanced achievements-driven modern innovation in TCM concepts.
4.Effects of different exercise interventions on arch morphology and function of the lower extremity in young adults with flexible flatfoot
Xue SAI ; Yuqing JIA ; Shuyu ZHANG ; Xindi LI ; Gan ZHANG ; Lu ZHANG ; Shuo LUAN ; Enming ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Sports Medicine 2024;43(9):689-698
Objective To compare the effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation(PNF),con-centric-isometric-eccentric fast training(CIEFT),and concentric-isometric-eccentric slow training(CI-EST)in young adults with flexible flatfoot.Methods Forty participants were randomly allocated into a PNF group,a CIEFT group,a CIEST group and a control group,each of 10.The PNF,CIEFT and CIEST groups underwent six weeks of training as their group names indicated.Then the height differ-ence in the navicular drop test(NDt),normalized navicular height truncated(NNHt),muscle strength of ankle joint,plantar pressure distribution characteristics,and dynamic balance of all groups were re-corded before and after the intervention.Results As to the arch morphology,compared with pre-inter-vention,NDt decreased significantly in the dominant side of PNF group(P=0.049)and the non-domi-nant side of CIEFT group(P=0.034),while NNHt increased significantly in the non-dominant side of CIEFT group(P=0.026).Moreover,compared with pre-intervention,the muscle strength of plantar flex-ion increased significantly in all groups except the control group(dominant/non-dominant side:P=0.003/P=0.004,P=0.000/P=0.000,P=0.001/P=0.001),and that of inversion increased significantly in both PNF and CIEFT groups(dominant/non-dominant side:P=0.011/P=0.005,P=0.003/P=0.003).When it comes to the plantar pressure distribution characteristics,after the intervention,in the non-dominant side,the incremental center of pressure(COP)connections decreased significantly in CIEFT group(P=0.037),while the ratio of medial arch load and the contact area of the medial arch in PNF group de-creased significantly(P=0.012,P=0.027).Moreover,in the dominant side,the contact area decreased significantly in CIEST group(P=0.038),but increased significantly in the control group(P=0.015).What's more,after intervention,the Y-balance test score increased significantly in both sides of PNF and CIEST groups and the dominant side of CIEFT group(P=0.006/P=0.023,P=0.001/P=0.035,P=0.011).Conclusion Through a 6-week exercise intervention,PNF can improve the foot arch morphology and enhance dynamic balance ability in young adults with flexible flatfoot,while concentric-isometric-eccen-tric fast and slow training is superior in improving the foot arch morphology and the dynamic balance ability,respectively.
5.Short-term clinical efficacy, safety and prognostic influencing factors of CyberKnife for treatment of brain metastases in non-small cell lung cancer
Xindi LI ; Dan YUE ; Xiaoyue QUAN ; Xia FAN ; Min LIU ; Shixin LIU ; Hongfen WU
Cancer Research and Clinic 2024;36(6):409-415
Objective:To explore the short-term clinical efficacy, safety and patients' prognostic influencing factors of CyberKnife for the treatment of brain metastases in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).Methods:A retrospective case series study was conducted. The clinical data of 58 NSCLC patients who received CyberKnife treatment for brain metastases at Jilin Cancer Hospital from July 2020 to January 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. At 3 months after CyberKnife treatment for brain metastases, and the efficacy of radiotherapy was evaluated on the basis of changes of brain metastases detected by contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head. Overall survival (OS) and local recurrence-free survival (LRRFS) were analyzed in 58 patients by using the Kaplan-Meier method; the efficacy of cumulative brain metastasis volume for determining the survival of CyberKnife-treated NSCLC patients with brain metastases was analyzed by using the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve with the survival status of patients during the follow-up period as the gold standard, and the optimal cut-off value of cumulative brain metastasis volume was obtained; the clinical factors affecting OS and LRRFS of CyberKnife-treated NSCLC patients with brain metastases were analyzed by univariate and multivariate Cox proportional hazards models, and the adverse reactions associated with CyberKnife treatment were evaluated.Results:Among the 58 patients, 26 (44.8%) were male and 32 (55.2%) were female, with a median age [ M ( Q1, Q3)] of 64 years old (56 years old, 70 years old); there were 1-7 brain metastatic lesions in each patient, and there were 98 brain metastatic lesions in the 58 patients. There were 2 deaths (3.4%) within 3 months after CyberKnife treatment. At 3 months after treatment, there were 3 cases (5.4%) in complete remission, 36 cases (64.3%) in partial remission, 13 cases (23.2%) in stable disease, and 4 cases (7.1%) in disease progression in the remaining 56 patients. ROC curve analysis showed that the area under the curve for determining the survival of CyberKnife-treated NSCLC patients with brain metastases based on the cumulative brain metastasis volume was 0.593 (95% CI: 0.423-0.763), and the optimal cut-off value of cumulative brain metastasis volume was 15 cm 3. Median follow-up time was 12.6 months (7.5 months, 17.9 months). The 6- and 12-month OS rates were 91.3% and 79.5%, respectively, and the 6- and 12-month LRRFS rates were 93.0% and 89.2%, respectively. Multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that the Karnofsky functional status score (>70 points vs. ≤70 points, HR= 0.103, 95% CI: 0.019-0.545, P = 0.007), control of extracranial tumor (controlled vs. uncontrolled, HR = 0.145, 95% CI: 0.049-0.429, P < 0.001), cumulative brain metastasis volume (≤15 cm 3vs. >15 cm 3, HR = 0.105, 95% CI: 0.028-0.399, P = 0.001) were independent influencing factors for poor OS, and the control of extracranial tumor (controlled vs. uncontrolled, HR = 0.062, 95% CI: 0.006-0.616, P = 0.018), cumulative brain metastasis volume (≤15 cm 3vs. >15 cm 3, HR = 0.440, 95% CI: 0.007-0.292, P = 0.001), and target area total bioequivalent dose (BED) (≤60 Gy vs. >60 Gy, HR = 5.299, 95% CI: 1.020-27.530, P = 0.047) were independent influencing factors for poor LRRFS. Only grade 1-2 headache [53.5% (31/58)], nausea and vomiting [36.2% (21/58)] and other adverse reactions occurred after treatment, and no ≥grade 3 adverse reactions occurred. Conclusions:CyberKnife treatment for NSCLC brain metastases has high local control rate and short-term survival rate with mild adverse effects. Karnofsky functional status score, control of extracranial tumor and cumulative brain metastasis volume may affect OS of CyberKnife-treated NSCLC patients with brain metastases, and the control of extracranial tumor, cumulative brain metastasis volume and total BED may affect local recurrence.
6.Establishment and validation of a Nomogram predictionmodel for risk of multi-drug resistant infection after operation of cerebral hemorrhage
Hui CHEN ; Li ZHANG ; Chen LU ; Xindi CAI
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2024;28(8):45-49
Objective To investigate the risk factors for postoperative multi-drug resistant infection in patients with cerebral hemorrhage and establish a Nomogram prediction model. Methods Clinical materials of 241 patients with surgery for cerebral hemorrhage in the hospital from July 2020 to July 2023 were collected, and they were divided into infection group and non-infection group. Logistic regression models were used to analyze independent influencing factors for the occurrence of postoperative multi-drug resistant infection in patients with cerebral hemorrhage, and a Nomogram prediction model was constructed accordingly. The predictive performance of the Nomogram was evaluated by the consistency index (C-index), the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve, and the calibration curve. Results A total of 241 patients with cerebral hemorrhage were included in this study, among which 56 cases (24.24%) had postoperative multi-drug resistant infection. In the infection group, the preoperative Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score, ratio of preoperative vomiting, ratio of preoperative antibiotic treatment, ratio of gastric tube indwelling, ratio of tracheotomy, and ratio of intubation were significantly higher than those in the non-infection group (
7.Effects of Tingli dazao xiefei decoction on ventricular remodeling in model rats with heart failure after myocardial infarction through ACE2-Ang(-1-7)-Mas axis
Zhongjie YUAN ; Xuanxuan HAO ; Bin LI ; Shiyang XIE ; Xinlu WANG ; Youping WANG ; Xindi CHANG ; Yu BAO ; Mingjun ZHU
China Pharmacy 2023;34(2):161-167
OBJECTIVE To explore the mechanism of Tingli dazao xiefei decoction on ventricular remodeling in model rats with heart failure after myocardial infarction. METHODS The rat model of heart failure after myocardial infarction was established by ligation of anterior descending branch of left coronary artery, which was divided into 8 groups: sham operation group, model group, A779 group (1 mg/kg), A779 (1 mg/kg)+Tingli dazao xiefei decoction equivalent-dose group (0.8 g/kg), A779 (1 mg/kg) +Tingli dazao xiefei decoction high-dose group (1.6 g/kg), Tingli dazao xiefei decoction equivalent-dose group (0.8 g/kg), Tingli dazao xiefei decoction high-dose group (1.6 g/kg) and losartan potassium group (10 mg/kg). Each group was given equal volume of distilled water or corresponding drugs intragastrically for 4 weeks. Masson staining was used to determine the distribution of collagen fibers in rat myocardium. The content of hydroxyproline (Hyp) in myocardium was determined by alkaline hydrolyzation. The expressions of type Ⅰ and Ⅲ collagen (COLⅠ, COLⅢ)in myocardium were detected by immunohisto-chemistry. Myocardial fibrosis-related indexes such as matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2), MMP-9, tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1) and soluble suppression of tumorigenicity-2 (sST-2) were detected by ELISA. The protein expressions of angiotensin converting enzyme 2-angiotensin-(1-7)-Mas [ACE2-Ang-(1-7)-Mas] axis were detected by Western blot. RESULTS Compared with sham operation group, myocardial cells in model group and A779 group were disordered, collagen fiber deposition was significantly increased and myocardial fibrosis was obvious; the Hyp content and MMP-2, MMP-9, sST-2 levels were increased, and COL Ⅰ and COL Ⅲ positive expressions were significantly enhanced; TIMP-1 level, protein expressions of ACE2, Ang-(1-7) and Mas were significantly decreased (P<0.05). Compared with model group, above indexes of Tingli dazao xiefei decoction equivalent-dose and high-dose groups were improved to different extents. Compared with A779 group, A779+Tingli dazao xiefei decoction equivalent-dose and A779+high-dose groups could improve myocardial arrangement and collagen distribution, reduce the Hyp content and MMP-2, MMP-9 levels, reduce positive expressions of COL Ⅰ and COL Ⅲ (P<0.05), but couldn’t improve Ang-(1-7) and Mas protein expression. CONCLUSIONS Tingli dazao xiefei decoction can improve ventricular remodeling in myocardial failure model rats after myocardial infarction by improving the expression of ACE2- Ang(- 1-7)-Mas axis proteins.
8.Effect of cone-beam computed tomography image-guidance on the setup errors of stereotactic body radiotherapy for spinal metastatic tumors
Dan YUE ; Xindi LI ; Xiaoyue QUAN ; Shuchang LI ; Hongfen WU ; Shixin LIU
Cancer Research and Clinic 2023;35(4):271-277
Objective:To evaluate the effect of image-guided with cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) based on volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT)-flattening filter free (FFF) on the setup errors of stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) in patients with spinal metastatic tumors.Methods:The clinical data of 15 patients with spinal metastatic tumors who underwent SBRT in Jilin Cancer Hospital from August 2020 to January 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. The radiotherapy dose of bone metastasis was 32 Gy per 4 times and CBCT scanning was performed before and after radiotherapy. Every patient received radiotherapy 4 times; all 15 patients underwent SBRT 60 times in total and 120 CBCT volume images were finally obtained and analyzed. The systematic error (Σ) and random error (σ) were calculated at different correction threshold levels. The translational setup error and rotational setup error at the left-right (X axis), head-foot (Y axis) and front-back (Z axis) directions before and after radiotherapy were compared, which were expressed as Σ ± σ.Results:The pre-SBRT and post-SBRT translational setup errors were (0.14±0.27) cm and (0.07±0.19) cm, respectively ( P<0.001) in the X direction, (-0.05±0.33) cm and (0.00±0.19) cm, respectively ( P = 0.001) in the Y direction, (-0.13±0.19) cm and (-0.02±0.14) cm, respectively ( P = 0.012) in the Z direction. The pre-SBRT and post-SBRT rotational setup errors were (-0.31±0.76)° and (-0.09±0.34)°, respectively ( P < 0.001) in the X direction, (-0.13±0.88)° and (-0.07±0.36) °, respectively ( P < 0.001) in the Y direction, (0.10±0.51)° and (0.16±0.38)°, respectively ( P < 0.001) in the Z direction. Conclusions:CBCT correction could reduce Σ and σof the translational setup and rotational setup, increase the accuracy of SBRT based on VMAT-FFF for patients with spinal metastatic tumors.
9.Humanistic Care in Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment of Elderly Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo Patients
Juanli XING ; Xindi WANG ; Leyi ZHANG ; Li LU ; Guifang ZHANG ; Yanning YUN ; Juanli LI
Chinese Medical Ethics 2023;36(6):698-702
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a peripheral vestibular disease with the highest incidence rate, and the elderly are the high incidence population. Particle repositioning maneuver, simple and practicable, and has good clinical effects, is recognized as the preferred treatment method for BPPV. However, the elderly patients have a higher prevalence rate, often suffer from multiple chronic diseases, and their various bodily functions have entered a declining stage, with poor response to treatment and a tendency to recur. Based on these, medical staff should continuously improve their professional abilities, and pay attention to and implement some comprehensive and multi-dimensional humanistic care measures from physiological to psychological aspects such as verbal encouragement, behavioral support, and spiritual integration during the diagnosis and treatment process, to improve the quality of life of elderly BPPV patients, reduce medical disputes, and save medical resources.
10.Status quo of cognition and demand for wisdom pension among middle-aged and elderly people in Tianjin
Yan HU ; Yan WANG ; Shanshan WANG ; Hongyun WANG ; Yanhui LIU ; Xindi LI
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2022;28(27):3713-3718
Objective:To understand the cognition degree and demand of the middle-aged and elderly people for wisdom pension and analyze its influencing factors.Methods:This was a cross-sectional study. From March to June 2019, the convenient sampling was used to select 486 middle-aged and elderly people in Nankai District of Tianjin as the research objects. The self-designed general information questionnaire, Wisdom Pension Cognition Questionnaire and Wisdom Pension Demand Questionnaire were used for the investigation.Results:A total of 486 questionnaires were distributed and 445 valid questionnaires were recovered, with an effective recovery rate of 91.56%. A total of 73.5 % (327/445) of the middle-aged and elderly people had high awareness of smart home appliances, 70.0 % (312/445) of smart phones, 65.2% (290/445) of WeChat and 64.9 % (289/445) of QQ. Those with a demand of more than 50% were smart stoves (63.4%) , one-button pagers (53.3%) , harmful gas and smoke alarm devices (51.7%) , community video surveillance devices (50.1%) , contacting relatives and friends by phone (59.8%) and access to information through television (66.0%) . Occupation, income of month, frequency of mobile phone use, whether to use computers and whether there was broadband at home were the common influencing factors of cognition and effective demand (all P<0.05) . The cognitive level of middle-aged and elderly people on wisdom pension was positively correlated with their demands ( r=0.486, P<0.01) . Conclusions:The middle-aged and elderly people have a low overall awareness of wisdom pension and have high but differentiated demands for wisdom pension products and services. Multi-sectoral departments of the society should cooperate and jointly promote the development of wisdom pension services.


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