1.Research Advances in Endocrine Therapy for Hormone Receptor-Positive/HER2-Negative Early Breast Cancer
Wenqin HUANG ; Yalong YANG ; Xinhong WU ; LAMBERTINI MATTEO ; Hongmei ZHENG
Cancer Research on Prevention and Treatment 2026;53(3):169-175
Hormone receptor (HR)-positive/HER2-negative early breast cancer is the most common subtype of breast cancer, and endocrine therapy serves as the cornerstone of adjuvant treatment. In recent years, with the publication of key clinical trials such as SOFT, TEXT, and monarchE, and breakthroughs in novel agents studies like lidERA, the endocrine therapy strategy for HR-positive/HER2-negative early breast cancer has evolved toward increased precision and intensity. This article systematically reviews the latest advances in endocrine therapy, focusing on the consolidation of ovarian function suppression as a standard for high-risk premenopausal patients with updated follow-up evidence, the benefit-risk assessment of extended endocrine therapy, and the current application and interdrug differences of CDK4/6 inhibitors in the adjuvant setting. This manuscript also addresses existing challenges, including optimizing treatment-related quality of life and precisely identifying beneficiary populations, and briefly introduces the clinical trial progress of novel agents, such as oral selective estrogen receptor degraders. Furthermore, it outlines evidence-based strategies for ovarian protection during chemotherapy and fertility preservation for young patients. This review aims to provide clinicians with a comprehensive perspective, balancing the pursuit of maximal efficacy with patients′ long-term quality of life and individualized needs.
2.Application of Thermal Tomography in Breast Cancer Screening
Kankan ZHAO ; Bo CHEN ; Wenliang LU ; Yao CHENG ; Hongmei ZHENG ; Xinhong WU ; Shengrong SUN ; Ziming HUANG
Cancer Research on Prevention and Treatment 2025;52(5):388-392
Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of thermal tomography in breast cancer (BC) screening. Methods We conducted a general population-based BC screening in three regions of Hubei Province (Xiantao, Hongan, and Yangxin Districts). Participants underwent a questionnaire-based interview for baseline data collection. They then received a physical examination, thermal tomography, and ultrasound from doctors and technicians. We compared the efficacies, including sensitivity, specificity, and false-positive rates, of ultrasound and thermal tomography in BC screening. Results A total of 59 712 eligible women were included in this screening program. The BI-RADS 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 accordance rates between the two screening methods were
3.Integrated application and dynamic management:construction of mental health records for military personnel:based on the investigation and thinking of the psychological backbone during a large task
Chunhai ZHAO ; Xiufang SHI ; Hao WU ; Wenjuan LI ; Xinhong ZHENG
Modern Hospital 2025;25(3):463-466,471
Mental health records have been well utilized in various industries or groups both within and outside the mili-tary.However,due to insufficient attention,lack of technology,and poor talent stability,the effectiveness of mental health re-cords is low.This article investigates psychological cadres during a major task to understand the current situation of the establish-ment and use of mental health records in the military.It finds that there is a phenomenon of"building but not flowing,storing but not using",and identifies issues such as inconsistent standards,poor circulation,insufficient content,and disordered manage-ment.Based on this,the article discusses the safeguards and basic content for the construction of mental health records.The dis-cussion concludes that mental health record content should include general information about officers and soldiers,the develop-ment of psychological services,records of psychological rehabilitation(including psychological measurement results,etc.),and other supplementary materials(such as physical health status,personal life history,etc.).It is necessary to standardize mental health measurement,mental health education,mental health training,psychological counseling interviews,psychiatric assess-ment,and psychiatric rehabilitation.Support must be provided in terms of systems,personnel,and technology,and a dynamic management and use mechanism and information security control responsibilities must be implemented.This will promote the or-derly development of military mental health work and,in turn,ensure the mental health of officers and soldiers.
4.Longitudinal analysis of the functional development of elderly Chinese using CHARLS data with the ICF-RS classification structure
Qi XU ; Tiebin YAN ; Taibiao LI ; Jiani YU ; Dingzhao ZHENG ; Xinhong WU ; Longqiang WU ; Fan WU ; Zhenguo LIN
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2025;47(8):754-758
Objective:Based on the functional classification structure of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health′s rehabilitation set (ICF-RS), the data available in the open database of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) were analyzed longitudinally to construct the development trajectories of different functional dimensions among China′s elderly population.Methods:The CHARLS data for 2013, 2015 and 2018 describing persons aged 60 and older were distributed using the ICF-RS′s classification structure. Group-based multi-trajectory modeling (GBMTM) was then applied to analyze the characteristics of the development trajectories of physical functioning, daily activities and social participation.Results:Different development trajectory subtypes emerged from the data. A gradual decline in physical functioning was evident throughout the study period, while daily activities first improved and then declined. Social participation was in decline throughout the period. There were, however, significant differences in the initial functional level, the degree of decline and the degree of decline reversal among the different subtype groups.Conclusions:The overall functional performance of the elderly in China shows a downward trend, but some functional dimensions can still improve with time, at least during the specific period covered in this open database. It is recommended that the ICF-RS be integrated into the CHARLS to comprehensively assess the classification of function and developmental changes among China′s elderly.
5.Lateral femoral composite tissue transfer in reconstruction of defects of Achilles tendon and surrounding soft tissue
Chuangguo DAI ; Xinhong WANG ; Xiaoju ZHENG ; Haijun LI ; Zhong ZHANG ; Baoshan WANG
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2025;48(1):20-24
Objective:To investigate the clinical effect of the transfer of lateral femoral fascia or combined with anteriolateral thigh flap (ALTF) on treatment of defects of Achilles tendon and surrounding soft tissue.Methods:From May 2004 to December 2021, 15 patients with Achilles tendons defects were treated with the transfer of either lateral femoral fascia or combined with ALTF in the Department of Hand and Foot Microsurgery, Xi'an Fengcheng Hospital. Two of the patients had postoperative infection after the primary treatment for Achilles tendon rupture and 13 patients had Achilles tendon defect together with various grade of defects of surrounding soft tissues. According to the size of wound, ALTFs and lateral superior knee flaps were used for the reconstructions. Various complex tissue flaps were used in reconstructive surgery: ALTF in 10 patients, the lateral thigh muscular flap in 3 patients and the lateral knee artery flap in 5 patients. The length of Achilles tendon defect was 3.0-8.0 cm and the length of fascia was 4.0-9.0 cm. The sizes of the flaps were 4.0 cm×3.0 cm-30.0 cm×18.0 cm. After the fascia and the flaps were harvested, the fascia was rolled up or wrapped up around the muscle with the knee at 30° flexion and the ankle at 30° flexion. Then end-to-end or end-to-side blood vessel anastomoses were carried out. The ALTFs were used to cover the wounds.Results:All the 15 flaps survived. After 2 to 5 years of follow-up, the heel lift test was found negative, without re-broken of Achilles tendon. All patients were in normal walking gait, except 2 patients who had mild lameness. According to the Amer-Lindholm scoring criteria, the results were excellent in 13 patients and good in 2 patients.Conclusion:Lateral thigh composite tissue transfer is an effective method to reconstruct Achilles tendon and the defects of its surrounding tissues.
6.Clinical observation and insights on pathological changes during "deep cervical lymphaticovenous anastomosis+" in elderly patients with cognitive impairment
Xiaoju ZHENG ; Haijun LI ; Jinming ZHANG ; Fang LI ; Baoshan WANG ; Yuqi ZHENG ; Wenbin SONG ; Yan WANG ; Xinhong WANG ; Qian LIN ; Shuang DU ; Dengwen ZHANG ; Rongguo YANG ; Peng HE ; Zhe CHANG ; Yujiao LI ; Linjuan WU
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2025;48(3):268-276
Objective:To investigate intraoperative pathological findings and the interventional effects of "deep cervical lymphaticovenous anastomosis+" (dcLVA+) on deep cervical lymphatic drainage as well as the blood flow of carotid artery and jugular vein in elderly patients with cognitive impairment, and to put forward the thoughts based on the findings from the surgery.Methods:Between May 2024 and December 2024, retrospective analysis of Microsurgery Hospital, Fengcheng Hospital, Xi'an Medical College performed dcLVA+ between the deep cervical lymphatics or lymph nodes and jugular veins in 50 elderly patients with cognitive impairment (19 males and 31 females, aged 55-88 years with 69.94 years in average). Nine patients were found with Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) score at 1 (mild), 7 with CDR score at 2 (moderate) and 34 with CDR score at 3 (severe). Intraoperative observations based on literature reviews had identified anatomical relationships between the lymphatic sacs containing cervical lymphatic chain and the carotid sheath. The lymph node count, size, distribution, thickness of fat tissue and conditions of lymphatic vessels were documented. Ultrasound was used to compare the blood flow of carotid artery and jugular vein as well as the cross-sectional areas at the planes of hyoid and cricoid cartilage before and after the closure of incisions under anaesthesia in 39 patients. Correlation analyses for Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCa), Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Agitation behavior score before and 1 week after surgery were performed using Spearman's correlation and Wilcoxon paired tests. P<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Postoperative follow-ups were conducted via the visit of outpatient clinic and WeChat and telephone interviews. Results:In surgery, the cervical lymphatic chain was found running within an almost enclosed sac surrounding the carotid sheath. There were enlarged lymph nodes, increased fat deposition, lymphatic dilation or fibrosis in the sac. The preoperative blood flow in the carotid artery at the planes of hyoid and cricoid cartilage in the 39 patients was recorded at 150.52 ml/min±40.33 ml/min and 358.29 ml/min±129.30 ml/min, while that in the jugular vein was at 172.50 ml/min±63.94 ml/min and 317.00 ml/min±105.21 ml/min, respectively, both were far lower than the normal blood flow. There were statistically significant differences in the blood flow of carotid artery and jugular vein before and after surgery ( P<0.01). It was found that the preoperative blood flow of the internal carotid artery at the plane of hyoid was positively correlated with the preoperative scores of MMSE ( P<0.01), MoCa ( P<0.05) and ADL ( P<0.01). The blood flow of the common carotid artery at the plane of cricoid cartilage was found significantly and positively correlated with the preoperative scores of MMSE ( P<0.05). It was also noted that the blood flow of the internal carotid artery at the plane of hyoid was significantly and positively correlated with the postoperative ADL ( P<0.01) but negatively correlated with the Agitation behavior score ( P<0.05). The blood flow of the common carotid artery at the plane of cricoid cartilage was significantly and positively correlated with the postoperative scores of MMSE and MoCa ( P<0.05). The blood flow of the internal jugular vein at the plane of hyoid was negatively correlated with the Agitation behavior score ( P<0.01). The cross-sectional area of carotid artery at the plane of left hyoid was significantly and positively correlated with the MMSE score ( P<0.05). Statistically significant differences were observed in MMSE, MoCa, ADL and Agitation behavior score before and after surgery ( P<0.01). Conclusion:dcLVA+ shows a certain therapeutic benefit to the elderly patients with cognitive impairment. The intraoperatively observed pathological changes in cervical lymphatic sacs affect deep cervical lymphatic drainage and the blood flow of carotid artery and jugular vein. Further studies are necessary to find out whether the findings from this study would be the specific pathological changes and the morbidity mechanisms among the elderly patients with cognitive impairment.
7.Emergency primary reconstruction of bone and soft tissue defects in Gustilo Ⅲ C fracture of both legs: a case report
Zhong ZHANG ; Xiaoju ZHENG ; Xinhong WANG ; Qian LIN
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2025;48(4):460-465
This is a case report of bilateral Gustilo ⅢC fracture with tibial defects in both legs and combined with defects of soft tissue. The injury was treated by emergency surgery in November 2021 in the Hand and Foot Microsurgery Hospital, Xi'an Fengcheng Hospital. It was found that annular avulsion injury with partial defect of soft tissue in left leg from under the knee to ankle (10.0 cm × 4.0 cm, 14.0 cm × 8.0 cm), distal tibia-fibula fractures and partial bone defect of tibia (6.0 cm), anterior tibial artery and posterior tibial artery rupture, and posterior tibial nerve and foot were both intact. Of the right leg, it was found that there was an annular avulsion injury with partial defect of soft tissue between 1/3 of proximal leg and above ankle (25.0 cm × 10.0 cm), distal tibia-fibula fractures and partial tibial defect (4.0 cm), anterior tibial artery was ruptured and the posterior tibial artery was embolised, but posterior tibial nerve and foot were both intact. There was no blood supply in both feet. A chimeric fibular flap of right peroneal artery (15.0 cm × 6.0 cm, and the excised fibula was 13.0 cm long) was harvested and further divided into 2 chimeric flaps for reconstruction of the defects of bilateral tibia and soft tissue. A chimeric flap pedicled with descending branch of left lateral circumflex femoral artery (29.0 cm × 8.0 cm) was harvested and further divided into 2 chimeric tissue flaps pedicled with the descending branch of lateral circumflex femoral artery to cover the remaining wounds of both calves. The proximal peroneal artery was anastomosed with anterior tibial artery, and the distal peroneal artery was anastomosed with the lateral circumflex femoral artery carried by chimeric flap, and bilateral posterior tibial arteries were bridge anastomosed with the great saphenous veins. All patients were entered in the scheduled follow-up at 4, 8 and 12 weeks after surgery. The walking and the movement of ankles and toes were gradually recovered. At 1 year after surgery, the patient was able to get of the bed by himself. Plantar sensation regained to S 4 and there was a slight limb in walking, but without pain, wear or ulceration in feet.
8.Integrated application and dynamic management:construction of mental health records for military personnel:based on the investigation and thinking of the psychological backbone during a large task
Chunhai ZHAO ; Xiufang SHI ; Hao WU ; Wenjuan LI ; Xinhong ZHENG
Modern Hospital 2025;25(3):463-466,471
Mental health records have been well utilized in various industries or groups both within and outside the mili-tary.However,due to insufficient attention,lack of technology,and poor talent stability,the effectiveness of mental health re-cords is low.This article investigates psychological cadres during a major task to understand the current situation of the establish-ment and use of mental health records in the military.It finds that there is a phenomenon of"building but not flowing,storing but not using",and identifies issues such as inconsistent standards,poor circulation,insufficient content,and disordered manage-ment.Based on this,the article discusses the safeguards and basic content for the construction of mental health records.The dis-cussion concludes that mental health record content should include general information about officers and soldiers,the develop-ment of psychological services,records of psychological rehabilitation(including psychological measurement results,etc.),and other supplementary materials(such as physical health status,personal life history,etc.).It is necessary to standardize mental health measurement,mental health education,mental health training,psychological counseling interviews,psychiatric assess-ment,and psychiatric rehabilitation.Support must be provided in terms of systems,personnel,and technology,and a dynamic management and use mechanism and information security control responsibilities must be implemented.This will promote the or-derly development of military mental health work and,in turn,ensure the mental health of officers and soldiers.
9.Emergency primary reconstruction of bone and soft tissue defects in Gustilo Ⅲ C fracture of both legs: a case report
Zhong ZHANG ; Xiaoju ZHENG ; Xinhong WANG ; Qian LIN
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2025;48(4):460-465
This is a case report of bilateral Gustilo ⅢC fracture with tibial defects in both legs and combined with defects of soft tissue. The injury was treated by emergency surgery in November 2021 in the Hand and Foot Microsurgery Hospital, Xi'an Fengcheng Hospital. It was found that annular avulsion injury with partial defect of soft tissue in left leg from under the knee to ankle (10.0 cm × 4.0 cm, 14.0 cm × 8.0 cm), distal tibia-fibula fractures and partial bone defect of tibia (6.0 cm), anterior tibial artery and posterior tibial artery rupture, and posterior tibial nerve and foot were both intact. Of the right leg, it was found that there was an annular avulsion injury with partial defect of soft tissue between 1/3 of proximal leg and above ankle (25.0 cm × 10.0 cm), distal tibia-fibula fractures and partial tibial defect (4.0 cm), anterior tibial artery was ruptured and the posterior tibial artery was embolised, but posterior tibial nerve and foot were both intact. There was no blood supply in both feet. A chimeric fibular flap of right peroneal artery (15.0 cm × 6.0 cm, and the excised fibula was 13.0 cm long) was harvested and further divided into 2 chimeric flaps for reconstruction of the defects of bilateral tibia and soft tissue. A chimeric flap pedicled with descending branch of left lateral circumflex femoral artery (29.0 cm × 8.0 cm) was harvested and further divided into 2 chimeric tissue flaps pedicled with the descending branch of lateral circumflex femoral artery to cover the remaining wounds of both calves. The proximal peroneal artery was anastomosed with anterior tibial artery, and the distal peroneal artery was anastomosed with the lateral circumflex femoral artery carried by chimeric flap, and bilateral posterior tibial arteries were bridge anastomosed with the great saphenous veins. All patients were entered in the scheduled follow-up at 4, 8 and 12 weeks after surgery. The walking and the movement of ankles and toes were gradually recovered. At 1 year after surgery, the patient was able to get of the bed by himself. Plantar sensation regained to S 4 and there was a slight limb in walking, but without pain, wear or ulceration in feet.
10.Longitudinal analysis of the functional development of elderly Chinese using CHARLS data with the ICF-RS classification structure
Qi XU ; Tiebin YAN ; Taibiao LI ; Jiani YU ; Dingzhao ZHENG ; Xinhong WU ; Longqiang WU ; Fan WU ; Zhenguo LIN
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2025;47(8):754-758
Objective:Based on the functional classification structure of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health′s rehabilitation set (ICF-RS), the data available in the open database of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) were analyzed longitudinally to construct the development trajectories of different functional dimensions among China′s elderly population.Methods:The CHARLS data for 2013, 2015 and 2018 describing persons aged 60 and older were distributed using the ICF-RS′s classification structure. Group-based multi-trajectory modeling (GBMTM) was then applied to analyze the characteristics of the development trajectories of physical functioning, daily activities and social participation.Results:Different development trajectory subtypes emerged from the data. A gradual decline in physical functioning was evident throughout the study period, while daily activities first improved and then declined. Social participation was in decline throughout the period. There were, however, significant differences in the initial functional level, the degree of decline and the degree of decline reversal among the different subtype groups.Conclusions:The overall functional performance of the elderly in China shows a downward trend, but some functional dimensions can still improve with time, at least during the specific period covered in this open database. It is recommended that the ICF-RS be integrated into the CHARLS to comprehensively assess the classification of function and developmental changes among China′s elderly.

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