1.Evaluation of left ventricular function changes in pregnant women with different severities of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy by strain and tissue-tracking mitral annular displacement parameters
Ziyue WANG ; Xinxia WANG ; Hezhou LI ; Juan WU ; Junling ZHANG ; Yun LIU ; Yu CUI ; Manyu LI ; Yulu MIAO
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2025;34(9):784-791
Objective:To evaluate the changes in left ventricular structure and function in pregnant women with different severities of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy(HDP)using conventional echocardiographic parameters,strain,and tissue-tracking mitral annulus displacement(TMAD)parameters,and to validate and compare the application value of strain and TMAD parameters.Methods:A total of 148 singleton pregnant women with HDP and 100 healthy pregnant women(HP group)who attended the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from October 2023 to July 2024 were selected. Conventional echocardiographic parameters,strain,and TMAD parameters were collected. Based on the severity of the disease,HDP patients were divided into the gestational hypertension group(GH group, n=49),non-severe preeclampsia group(NSPE group, n=35),and severe preeclampsia group(SPE group, n=64). The differences in various parameters between the HP,GH,NSPE,and SPE groups were compared. The correlation between the displacement ratio of the midpoint of the mitral valve annulus in the apical 4-chamber(AP4 Midpt%),the displacement ratio of the midpoint of the mitral valve annulus in the apical 2-chamber(AP2 Midpt%)and left ventricular global longitudinal strain(LVGLS)were analyzed,and ROC curves were plotted to analyze and compare the diagnostic efficacies of LVGLS,AP4 Midpt% and AP2 Midpt% for left ventricular function changes in HDP pregnant women. Results:① The analysis revealed no statistically significant differences in maternal age and height between the HP group and the HDP subgroups(all P>0.05). In contrast,statistically significant differences were observed in gestational age,systolic blood pressure,diastolic blood pressure,body mass index,and body surface area(all P<0.05). Additionally,significant differences were noted in left ventricular mass,left ventricular interventricular septum thickness at end-diastole,left ventricular posterior wall thickness at end-diastole,left ventricular end-diastolic dimension,left ventricular end-systolic dimension,left ventricular end-diastolic volume,left ventricular end-systolic volume,and stroke volume between the HP group and the HDP subgroups(all P<0.05),while the difference in left ventricular ejection fraction was not statistically significant( P>0.05). ② Significant differences were identified in strain and TMAD parameters between the HP group and the HDP subgroups(all P<0.05),with LVGLS,AP4 Midpt% and AP2 Midpt% exhibited the largest effect sizes( η p2=0.457,0.453,0.351). A progressive decline in strain and TMAD parameters was observed as the severity of HDP increased. ③ There were strong positive correlations between AP4 Midpt%,AP2 Midpt% and LVGLS( r=0.752,0.747;all P<0.001). ④ LVGLS,AP4 Midpt% and AP2 Midpt% all demonstrated significant diagnostic efficacies for changes in left ventricular function in HDP(AUC=0.840,0.847,0.791),and the differences in AUC among the 3 curves were not statistically significant(all P>0.05).⑤ The success rate of collecting TMAD parameters was significantly higher than that of strain parameters(99.24% vs. 93.58%, P<0.001). Conclusions:As the severity of the disease worsens,the changes of left ventricular structure and function in pregnant women with HDP become more and more significant. Both strain and TMAD parameters can early and sensitively identify the subclinical damage of left ventricular systolic function in HDP pregnant women,and both of them have the same diagnostic value. TMAD parameters can be used as a reliable substitute parameter of LVGLS in HDP pregnant women.
2.Progress and prospect of the antihypertensive effect from Bidens pilosa L.
Xinxia WANG ; Zhijun LIU ; Lei LYU ; Shuang ZHANG ; Shouhong GAO
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice and Service 2025;43(9):427-430
Hypertension is a systemic chronic vascular disease. From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Syndromes, hypertension belongs to the category of liver fire, vertigo, liver yang, headache and so on. Chinese medicine treatment of hypertension has gradually become a hot research topic, and using Chinese herbal medicine to reduce blood pressure has also achieved good results. In recent years, researches on anti-hypotension of Bidens pilosa L. has gradually increased. The related research of Bidens pilosa L., including the ancient literature, modern research, functional components and mechanism were mainly summarized, the application of Bidens pilosa L. in lowering blood pressure were anticipated, with a view to provide reference for the further development and utilization of Bidens pilosa L. in treatment of hypertension.
3.Effects of TCM ointment rubbing technique on pain, swelling, and knee joint function in patients with knee osteoarthritis after total knee arthroplasty
Pan ZHANG ; Qinglin WANG ; Jing TIAN ; Hua KONG ; Hua ZHANG ; Ruxin YANG ; Bo JIANG ; Lei ZHANG ; Xinxia GAO ; Liang XING
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;47(8):1077-1081
Objective:To study the effects of TCM ointment rubbing technique on pain, swelling, and knee joint function in patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) after total knee arthroplasty (TKA).Methods:A randomized controlled trial was conducted. In this study, 80 patients with KOA who underwent TKA treatment in the Department of Sports Medicine I, Wangjing Hospital, China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine from October 2022 to March 2024 were taken as the study subjects. They were divided into two groups with random number table method, with 40 cases in each group. Both groups were treated with conventional Western medicine + rehabilitation training after surgery, and the observation group was combined with TCM paste mo technique on this basis. VAS score was used to assess the degree of pain at different time points, and skin fold was used to measure the circumference of the upper knee circumference and the circumference of the lower knee circumference, and knee Injury and osteoarthritis outcome score (KOOS) was used to assess the degree of knee joint function recovery.Results:After treatment, the observation group after surgerythe at 7 d (2.57 ± 0.84 vs. 4.00 ± 0.85, t=7.54) and 14 d (0.80 ± 0.93 vs. 2.70 ± 1.04, t=8.56) VAS scores were lower than those in the control group ( P<0.001). After treatment, the observation group after surgerythe at 7 d the superior circumference [(48.32 ± 4.57) cm vs. (50.53 ± 3.97) cm, t=2.32], and inferior circumference [(36.71 ± 2.95) cm vs. (39.21 ± 6.86) cm, t=2.12], at 14 d the superior circumference [(45.68 ± 4.69) cm vs. (47.96 ± 3.89) cm, t=2.37], and inferior circumference [(34.96 ± 2.96) cm vs. (36.70 ± 4.35) cm, t=2.10] were lower than those in the control group ( P<0.05). The observation group after surgerythe at 14 d the the knee joint mobility [(115.32 ± 2.12) ° vs. (113.34 ± 2.16) °, t=4.14] and KOOS scores (85.52 ± 0.82 vs. 80.32 ± 1.13, t=23.56) were higher than those in the control group ( P<0.01). Conclusion:TCM ointment rubbing technique has significant advantages in improving pain, swelling and knee joint mobility after artificial knee arthroplasty, which can effectively restore knee joint function.
4.The optimization and practice of case-based learning in integrated curriculum of the digestive system
Xueli TIAN ; Jing ZHANG ; Peng GUO ; Zhanbing LIU ; Hangyan WANG ; Xinxia TIAN ; Shigang DING
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2025;24(4):518-523
Objective:To explore and evaluate the optimization and application of case-based learning (CBL) in the reform practice for integrated curriculum of the digestive system.Methods:The 174 undergraduate students majoring in eight-year clinical medicine enrolled in 2019 at the Peking University Health Science Center were selected as research objects. CBL was used in the integration and optimization of the digestive system curriculum. These included increasing class hours, selecting disease modules, lesson preparation involving multi-disciplinary teachers, and joint teaching. Upon completion of teaching, a comprehensive evaluation of teaching effectiveness was conducted through questionnaires administrated to teachers and students, feedback from supervision experts, and scores of students. SPSS 21.0 was used for the t-test and a reliability analysis was conducted on the questionnaire results. Results:Teachers, students, and supervision experts were highly satisfied with CBL. More than 95% of teachers believed that joint teaching facilitated the sharing of diverse professional knowledge among teachers, enhanced the in-depth instruction of imaging knowledge, promoted the transformation of teaching ideas, and improved teaching ability. More than 70% of students agreed that joint teaching deepened their understanding of diseases, stimulated learning interest, and established a theoretical foundation for clinical practice. The average score of class performance was (47.60±2.41) points (a total score of 50 points). The answers of students to case-based questions in final exams were satisfactory. The average score of final evaluation was (82.24±8.82) points.Conclusions:The optimization and application of CBL in the integrated curriculum of the digestive system is highly accepted by teachers and students. This method improves the interest of learning and facilitates the establishment of overall medical thinking and clinical thinking in students.
5.The optimization and practice of case-based learning in integrated curriculum of the digestive system
Xueli TIAN ; Jing ZHANG ; Peng GUO ; Zhanbing LIU ; Hangyan WANG ; Xinxia TIAN ; Shigang DING
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2025;24(4):518-523
Objective:To explore and evaluate the optimization and application of case-based learning (CBL) in the reform practice for integrated curriculum of the digestive system.Methods:The 174 undergraduate students majoring in eight-year clinical medicine enrolled in 2019 at the Peking University Health Science Center were selected as research objects. CBL was used in the integration and optimization of the digestive system curriculum. These included increasing class hours, selecting disease modules, lesson preparation involving multi-disciplinary teachers, and joint teaching. Upon completion of teaching, a comprehensive evaluation of teaching effectiveness was conducted through questionnaires administrated to teachers and students, feedback from supervision experts, and scores of students. SPSS 21.0 was used for the t-test and a reliability analysis was conducted on the questionnaire results. Results:Teachers, students, and supervision experts were highly satisfied with CBL. More than 95% of teachers believed that joint teaching facilitated the sharing of diverse professional knowledge among teachers, enhanced the in-depth instruction of imaging knowledge, promoted the transformation of teaching ideas, and improved teaching ability. More than 70% of students agreed that joint teaching deepened their understanding of diseases, stimulated learning interest, and established a theoretical foundation for clinical practice. The average score of class performance was (47.60±2.41) points (a total score of 50 points). The answers of students to case-based questions in final exams were satisfactory. The average score of final evaluation was (82.24±8.82) points.Conclusions:The optimization and application of CBL in the integrated curriculum of the digestive system is highly accepted by teachers and students. This method improves the interest of learning and facilitates the establishment of overall medical thinking and clinical thinking in students.
6.Evaluation of left ventricular function changes in pregnant women with different severities of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy by strain and tissue-tracking mitral annular displacement parameters
Ziyue WANG ; Xinxia WANG ; Hezhou LI ; Juan WU ; Junling ZHANG ; Yun LIU ; Yu CUI ; Manyu LI ; Yulu MIAO
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2025;34(9):784-791
Objective:To evaluate the changes in left ventricular structure and function in pregnant women with different severities of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy(HDP)using conventional echocardiographic parameters,strain,and tissue-tracking mitral annulus displacement(TMAD)parameters,and to validate and compare the application value of strain and TMAD parameters.Methods:A total of 148 singleton pregnant women with HDP and 100 healthy pregnant women(HP group)who attended the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from October 2023 to July 2024 were selected. Conventional echocardiographic parameters,strain,and TMAD parameters were collected. Based on the severity of the disease,HDP patients were divided into the gestational hypertension group(GH group, n=49),non-severe preeclampsia group(NSPE group, n=35),and severe preeclampsia group(SPE group, n=64). The differences in various parameters between the HP,GH,NSPE,and SPE groups were compared. The correlation between the displacement ratio of the midpoint of the mitral valve annulus in the apical 4-chamber(AP4 Midpt%),the displacement ratio of the midpoint of the mitral valve annulus in the apical 2-chamber(AP2 Midpt%)and left ventricular global longitudinal strain(LVGLS)were analyzed,and ROC curves were plotted to analyze and compare the diagnostic efficacies of LVGLS,AP4 Midpt% and AP2 Midpt% for left ventricular function changes in HDP pregnant women. Results:① The analysis revealed no statistically significant differences in maternal age and height between the HP group and the HDP subgroups(all P>0.05). In contrast,statistically significant differences were observed in gestational age,systolic blood pressure,diastolic blood pressure,body mass index,and body surface area(all P<0.05). Additionally,significant differences were noted in left ventricular mass,left ventricular interventricular septum thickness at end-diastole,left ventricular posterior wall thickness at end-diastole,left ventricular end-diastolic dimension,left ventricular end-systolic dimension,left ventricular end-diastolic volume,left ventricular end-systolic volume,and stroke volume between the HP group and the HDP subgroups(all P<0.05),while the difference in left ventricular ejection fraction was not statistically significant( P>0.05). ② Significant differences were identified in strain and TMAD parameters between the HP group and the HDP subgroups(all P<0.05),with LVGLS,AP4 Midpt% and AP2 Midpt% exhibited the largest effect sizes( η p2=0.457,0.453,0.351). A progressive decline in strain and TMAD parameters was observed as the severity of HDP increased. ③ There were strong positive correlations between AP4 Midpt%,AP2 Midpt% and LVGLS( r=0.752,0.747;all P<0.001). ④ LVGLS,AP4 Midpt% and AP2 Midpt% all demonstrated significant diagnostic efficacies for changes in left ventricular function in HDP(AUC=0.840,0.847,0.791),and the differences in AUC among the 3 curves were not statistically significant(all P>0.05).⑤ The success rate of collecting TMAD parameters was significantly higher than that of strain parameters(99.24% vs. 93.58%, P<0.001). Conclusions:As the severity of the disease worsens,the changes of left ventricular structure and function in pregnant women with HDP become more and more significant. Both strain and TMAD parameters can early and sensitively identify the subclinical damage of left ventricular systolic function in HDP pregnant women,and both of them have the same diagnostic value. TMAD parameters can be used as a reliable substitute parameter of LVGLS in HDP pregnant women.
7.Wireless closed-loop deep brain stimulation using microelectrode array probes
JIA QIANLI ; LIU YAOYAO ; LV SHIYA ; WANG YIDING ; JIAO PEIYAO ; XU WEI ; XU ZHAOJIE ; WANG MIXIA ; CAI XINXIA
Journal of Zhejiang University. Science. B 2024;25(10):803-823
Deep brain stimulation(DBS),including optical stimulation and electrical stimulation,has been demonstrated considerable value in exploring pathological brain activity and developing treatments for neural disorders.Advances in DBS microsystems based on implantable microelectrode array(MEA)probes have opened up new opportunities for closed-loop DBS(CL-DBS)in situ.This technology can be used to detect damaged brain circuits and test the therapeutic potential for modulating the output of these circuits in a variety of diseases simultaneously.Despite the success and rapid utilization of MEA probe-based CL-DBS microsystems,key challenges,including excessive wired communication,need to be urgently resolved.In this review,we considered recent advances in MEA probe-based wireless CL-DBS microsystems and outlined the major issues and promising prospects in this field.This technology has the potential to offer novel therapeutic options for psychiatric disorders in the future.
8.Application of remote fundus image reading training in improving the diagnostic ability of ophthalmologists in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
Xufeng ZHAO ; Xiuyan MA ; Xuejing LI ; Li QIN ; Lina SUO ; Wenping MA ; Shihao LI ; Jiaxing CHEN ; Yaxin YANG ; Xinxia LI ; Tao XIE ; Juan LI ; Yuanshan XIONG ; Zhiyong WU ; Zhihuai CHANG ; Mowen FANG ; Ting WANG ; Hong LIU ; Pengju MA ; Pengpeng LIU ; Jing RAN ; Di YANG ; Changle XUE ; Zhen XIE ; Zhao FAN ; Yang WANG ; Peng LEI ; Qingjiang HUANG ; Bing LI ; Shi FENG ; Zhangwanyu WEI ; Yishuang MAO ; Weihong YU ; Linjun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases 2024;40(12):941-946
Objective:To explore the feasibility and effect of remote medical education model using online film reading training to improve the ability of ophthalmologists in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (hereinafter referred to as "Xinjiang Region" ) in diagnosing fundus diseases.Methods:The three-level film reading training system of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps system division hospital-Corps Hospital-Peking Union Medical College Hospital was established. From June 2022 to January 2023, 4 159 posterior color fundus images were continuously collected from Department of Ophthalmology of Xinjiang Corps Hospital and 4 divisional hospitals in the Corps medical system. Among them, hypertensive retinopathy, diabetic retinopathy, exudative age-related macular degeneration (AMD), atrophic AMD and retinal vein occlusion were 3 073, 651, 43, 186 and 206 cases, respectively. The images were divided into 3 rounds (first, second and last) according to the proportion of diseases. The doctors who participated in the training (hereinafter referred to as the "training") were 15 ophthalmologists from the Corps Hospital of Xinjiang Region and the division hospital of the Corps system. There were 7 male and 8 female. Age was (38.1±4.0) years. The titles of senior, deputy senior, intermediate and junior are 1, 6, 5 and 3 respectively; Bachelor's degree and master's degree are 13 and 2 respectively. The working time of fundus disease specialty was (9.6±3.3) years. The film reading system training was conducted before the first round of labeling, and after each round of film reading, the doctors of Peking Union Medical College Hospital gave feedback and explanation on the film reading results. The diagnostic consistency, sensitivity and specificity were compared by paired sample t test. Spearman or Pearson correlation analysis was conducted between the improvement of diagnostic level and professional title, education, age and working hours of ocular fundus disease. Results:All the participating doctors completed the first, second and last reading. After each round of film reading, the film reading summary was carried out for 2 hours. The average diagnostic agreement rates of participating physicians were 53.0%, 67.0% and 75.0%, respectively. The sensitivity and specificity were 0.38, 0.69, 054 and 0.66, 0.85, 0.96, respectively. There was significant difference between the first and last examination ( P<0.001). The sensitivity of the second reading was significantly higher than that of the first reading, and the sensitivity of the last reading was significantly lower than that of the second reading, with statistical significance ( P<0.05). The specificity of the second reading was significantly higher than that of the first reading, and the last reading was significantly higher than that of the second reading, with statistical significance ( P<0.05). There was no significant correlation ( P>0.05) between the improvement of diagnostic level of participating physicians and educational background ( Rho=0.07), professional title ( Rho=0.13), age ( r=0.20), and working time of ophthalmofundus disease specialty ( r=0.26). Conclusions:Relying on the three-level online telemedicine training, it can improve the ability of ophthalmologists in Xinjiang region to diagnose fundus diseases. The preliminary telemedicine education model has demonstrated potential for feasibility and effectiveness in remote areas with inadequate medical resources.
9.Right heart modified myocardial performance index and ductus venosus spectrum parameters in pre-eclampsia fetuses for predicting adverse pregnancy outcomes
Jing GAO ; Hezhou LI ; Ming WANG ; Juan WU ; Xinxia WANG ; Yun LIU ; Ziqi ZHU
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2024;40(8):1146-1150
Objective To observe the values of changes of right heart modified myocardial performance index(Mod-MPI)and ductus venosus(DV)spectrum parameters in pre-eclampsia fetuses for predicting adverse pregnancy outcomes.Methods Eighty-one pregnant women diagnosed as pre-eclampsia were prospectively enrolled and divided into severe pre-eclampsia(SPE)group(n=39)and mild pre-eclampsia(MPE)group(n=42),while 85 healthy pregnant women were taken as controls(control group).Fetal right heart function parameters,including right ventricular isovolumetric relaxation time(IRT),isovolumetric contraction time(ICT),ejection time(ET),total spent time(TST),Mod-MPI,tricuspid valve peak flow velocity ratio in early and late diastole(TV-E/A),as well as blood flow velocities in each waveform of DV spectrum(S,V,D,and A wave)were obtained,and the pulsatility index(PI)and the ratio of blood flow velocities in each waveform of the DV(S/V,S/D,S/A,V/D,V/A,D/A)were calculated.Intrauterine fetal distress,preterm delivery,neonatal asphyxia and newborn with low weight were considered as adverse pregnancy outcomes.The correlations of right heart Mod-MPI and TV-E/A with DV parameters in pre-eclampsia fetuses were assessed,and their predictive efficacies for adverse pregnancy outcomes were evaluated for right heart Mod-MPI and DV using the receiver operating characteristics(ROC)and the area under the curves(AUC).Results Compared with control group and MPE group,fetal right heart IRT,ICT and Mod-MPI increased and ET decreased in SPE group(all P<0.05).No significant differences of right heart TST and TV-E/A among 3 groups(both P>0.05).Fetal DV A-wave velocity and V/D values progressively decreased but PI progressively increased in control,MPE and SPE groups(all P<0.05).Fetal right heart Mod-MPI in pre-eclampsia was moderately positively correlated with DV PI(r=0.637,P=0.016),while TV-E/A was weakly negatively correlated with DV V/D(r=-0.355,P=0.043).Adverse pregnancy outcomes were noticed in 59 pre-eclampsia cases.The AUC of fetal right heart Mod-MPI and DV PI for predicting adverse pregnancy outcomes in pre-eclampsia cases was 0.897 and 0.848,respectively,without significant difference(Z=0.460,P=0.400).Conclusion Changes of right heart Mod-MPI and DV spectrum parameters in pre-eclampsia fetuses had high value for predicting adverse pregnancy outcomes.
10.Prenatal ultrasonic manifestations of fetal rhomboencephalosynapsis
Xinxia WANG ; Hezhou LI ; Ming WANG ; Yanhui DONG ; Ruizheng HAN ; Ling LIU ; Songling XU
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2024;40(11):1642-1646
Objective To observe prenatal ultrasonic manifestations of fetal rhomboencephalosynapsis(RES).Methods Data of 15 singletons with RES were retrospectively analyzed,and the prenatal intracranial and extracranial ultrasonic manifestations were observed.Results All 15 fetuses were found with transverse cerebellar diameter lower than the 3rd percentile of normal value in the same gestational week and bilateral cerebellar hemisphere fusion(15/15,100%).Cerebellar vermis completely loss was observed in 14 fetuses(14/15,93.33%),while partially loss was noticed in 1 fetus(1/15,6.67%).Invisible of the fourth cerebral ventricle was detected in 4 fetuses(4/15,26.67%),while the fourth cerebral ventricular index(4Vi)<1 was found in 11 fetuses(11/15,73.33%).No"split line"sign between vermis and cerebellar hemisphere was detected.A total of 14(14/15,93.33%)were found with combining intracranial or extracranial malformations,including 13(13/14,92.86%)with other intracranial malformations,10(10/14,71.43%)with extracranial malformations,whereas 1(1/15,6.67%)fetus had no other malformation.Conclusion Prenatal ultrasonic manifestations of fetal RES mainly included small cerebellum transverse diameter,complete or partial loss of vermis,invisible or dysplasia of the fourth cerebral ventricle,fusion of bilateral cerebellar hemispheres,as well as combining with other intracranial and extracranial malformations.

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