1.A method for the simultaneous determination of 12 antipsychotic drugs and their main metabolites in human serum
Xi CHEN ; Yanfang XIAO ; Yang DING ; Weitao HONG ; Lijun MAI ; Xuan ZENG
Sichuan Mental Health 2026;39(2):140-148
BackgroundMonitoring the blood concentrations of antipsychotic drugs and their metabolites can guide the adjustment of clinical treatment plans, improving therapeutic efficacy while reducing adverse effects. However, there is currently a lack of a method that can accurately and efficiently quantitatively detect multiple antipsychotic drugs and their metabolites. ObjectiveTo establish a ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS) method for the simultaneous identification and quantitation of 12 antipsychotic drugs and their main metabolites in human serum. MethodsUsing UPLC-MS/MS technology, protein precipitation method was employed for sample pretreatment. An Agela Technologies Durashell C8 chromatographic column (50 mm×3.0 mm, 5 μm) was selected for chromatographic separation with gradient elution. The flow rate was 0.4 mL/min, and the total analysis time was 5 minutes. The column temperature was 40℃. The mass spectrometry detection was carried out in the multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) mode, and the isotope internal standard method was used for quantification. ResultsThe relative standard deviation (RSD) of the internal standard normalization matrix effect factor for 12 antipsychotic drugs and their main metabolites at low and high quality concentrations was all less than 15%. The extraction recovery rate was 85% to 115%. They showed good linear relationships within their respective standard curve ranges (r>0.995). At low, medium, and high quality concentrations, the accuracy was 85.24% to 114.71%, and the RSD of intra-batch and inter-batch precision was all ≤14.15%, with good stability. ConclusionAll the analytical performance indicators of this method meet the verification requirements, providing an analytical means for the quantitative detection of antipsychotic drugs and their main metabolites in human serum. [Funded by The Third Batch of Science and Technology Projects in Chaozhou City in 2023 (number, 202303GY02)]
2.Association between Benign Thyroid Disorders and Breast Cancer Risk in Korean Women
Boyoung PARK ; Thi Xuan Mai TRAN
Cancer Research and Treatment 2026;58(1):141-150
Purpose:
This study aimed to investigate the potential association between thyroid disorders and breast cancer (BC) risk in a cohort of Korean women.
Materials and Methods:
Data for this retrospective cohort study were obtained from the Korean National Health Insurance database, including all women aged ≥ 40 who underwent BC screening from 2009 to 2010 in Korea. Thyroid disorders were identified using medical records from 2009 to 2010 and extracted using the International Classification of Diseases, 10th revision (ICD-10) codes for thyroid nodules, hypothyroidism, and hyperthyroidism. BC cases were defined using the ICD-10 codes and tracked until December 2021. A Cox regression model was used to evaluate the association between thyroid disorders and the risk of BC. Additionally, we evaluated the association between well-known risk factors of BC and thyroid disorders using logistic regression analysis.
Results:
Among 5,051,633 women, the mean±standard deviation age was 55.2±10.7 years, and the median follow-up was 11.6 years, with 87,784 BC cases recorded. The proportions of patients with thyroid nodules, hypothyroidism, and hyperthyroidism were 2.5%, 1.8%, and 0.9%, respectively. The hazard ratio for BC risk associated with thyroid nodules was 1.16 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.11 to 1.20), for hypothyroidism was 0.98 (95% CI, 0.93 to 1.03), and for hyperthyroidism was 1.13 (95% CI, 1.06 to 1.21). In both premenopausal and postmenopausal women, an increased risk of BC was significantly associated with thyroid nodules (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR], 1.16 and 1.13) and hyperthyroidism (aHR, 1.11 and 1.16). History of benign breast disease, oral contraceptive use, breastfeeding, menopausal status, and hormone replacement therapy were associated with thyroid nodules and hyperthyroidism.
Conclusion
Our findings suggest an increased risk of BC in women with a history of thyroid nodules and hyperthyroidism, whereas no such association was found in women with hypothyroidism.
3.The Disease Burden of Asthma in China, 1990 to 2021 and Projections to 2050: Based on the Global Burden of Disease 2021.
Rui Yi ZHANG ; Miao Miao ZHANG ; Yu Chang ZHOU ; Jia Huan GUO ; Xuan Kai WANG ; Mai Geng ZHOU
Biomedical and Environmental Sciences 2025;38(5):529-538
OBJECTIVE:
Asthma imposes a significant global health burden. This study examines changes in the asthma-related disease burden from 1990 to 2021 and projects future burdens for 2050 under different scenarios.
METHODS:
Using data from the Global Burden of Disease 2021 study, we analyzed asthma incidence, prevalence, mortality, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) from 1990 to 2021. We projected the disease burden for 2050 based on current trends and hypothetical scenarios in which all risk factors are controlled. Temporal trends in age-standardized incidence, prevalence, mortality, and DALY rates were explored using Annual Percent Change.
RESULTS:
In 2021, the age-standardized rates for asthma incidence, prevalence, mortality, and DALYs in China were 364.17 per 100,000 (95% uncertainty interval [ UI]: 283.22-494.10), 1,956.49 per 100,000 (95% UI: 1,566.68-2,491.87), 1.47 per 100,000 (95% UI: 1.15-1.79), and 103.76 per 100,000 (95% UI: 72.50-145.46), respectively. A higher disease burden was observed among Chinese men and individuals aged 70 years or older. Compared to the current trend, a combined scenario involving improvements in environmental factors, behavioral and metabolic health, child nutrition, and vaccination resulted in a greater reduction in the disease burden caused by asthma.
CONCLUSION
Addressing modifiable risk factors is essential for further reducing the asthma-related disease burden.
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4.Investigation and analysis of eye lens dose of interventional radiology staff in 34 medical institutions in Guangdong province during 2019-2023
Mingfang LI ; Xiaolian LIU ; Weiji MAI ; Sufen ZHANG ; Hongwei YU ; Xuan LONG ; Huifeng CHEN ; Weixu HUANG
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2025;45(2):108-115
Objective:To study and analyze radiation doses to the eye of the lens dose in interventional radiology staff of Guandong medical institutions from 2019 to 2023.Methods:Employing a convenience sampling method, the lens dose and chest dose was monitored with TLD dosimeters in 34 level A tertiary medical institutions. The monitoring data were analyzed on the basis of a summary, and the relationship between the two was explored.Results:A total of 1 033 interventional radiology staff were monitored. The ocular lens doses were in the range of (
5.Practice of establishing a"6+1"homogenization management system for outpatient services:a case study of a tertiary general hospital in Guangdong province
Xuan ZHONG ; Xiaowen MAI ; Minyi WANG ; Zhimin HE ; Qichang WU ; Simiao WANG ; Hao WANG ; Xun ZENG ; Ming ZHAO ; Dayue LIU
Modern Hospital 2025;25(4):534-536,540
This study aims to innovate a homogeneous outpatient service management system across multiple hospital campuses to enhance service quality.Based on the practical experience of a tertiary general hospital in Guangdong Province and in accordance with the"Interim Regulations on Outpatient Quality Management in Healthcare Institutions,"we constructed a"6+1"homogeneous outpatient service management system.This system includes:① a multi-stakeholder co-governance outpa-tient management system,②a vertical and cross-hierarchical management network,③ a democratic-centralized clinical coordina-tion strategy,④ a guidance-encouragement performance evaluation standard,⑤a collaborative dynamic supervision mechanism,⑥a spiral retrospective evaluation and improvement method,and ⑦ an integrated outpatient diagnosis and treatment system.Af-ter over two years of implementation,the hospital's outpatient volume has grown by an average of over 15%annually,patient waiting time after appointment has been reduced to 20 minutes,and patient satisfaction in the tertiary public hospital performance evaluation achieved full marks.The electronic medical record system functionality reached Level 6,significantly improving healthcare service efficiency and quality while enhancing homogeneous management across campuses.
6.Investigation and analysis of eye lens dose of interventional radiology staff in 34 medical institutions in Guangdong province during 2019-2023
Mingfang LI ; Xiaolian LIU ; Weiji MAI ; Sufen ZHANG ; Hongwei YU ; Xuan LONG ; Huifeng CHEN ; Weixu HUANG
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2025;45(2):108-115
Objective:To study and analyze radiation doses to the eye of the lens dose in interventional radiology staff of Guandong medical institutions from 2019 to 2023.Methods:Employing a convenience sampling method, the lens dose and chest dose was monitored with TLD dosimeters in 34 level A tertiary medical institutions. The monitoring data were analyzed on the basis of a summary, and the relationship between the two was explored.Results:A total of 1 033 interventional radiology staff were monitored. The ocular lens doses were in the range of (
7.Practice of establishing a"6+1"homogenization management system for outpatient services:a case study of a tertiary general hospital in Guangdong province
Xuan ZHONG ; Xiaowen MAI ; Minyi WANG ; Zhimin HE ; Qichang WU ; Simiao WANG ; Hao WANG ; Xun ZENG ; Ming ZHAO ; Dayue LIU
Modern Hospital 2025;25(4):534-536,540
This study aims to innovate a homogeneous outpatient service management system across multiple hospital campuses to enhance service quality.Based on the practical experience of a tertiary general hospital in Guangdong Province and in accordance with the"Interim Regulations on Outpatient Quality Management in Healthcare Institutions,"we constructed a"6+1"homogeneous outpatient service management system.This system includes:① a multi-stakeholder co-governance outpa-tient management system,②a vertical and cross-hierarchical management network,③ a democratic-centralized clinical coordina-tion strategy,④ a guidance-encouragement performance evaluation standard,⑤a collaborative dynamic supervision mechanism,⑥a spiral retrospective evaluation and improvement method,and ⑦ an integrated outpatient diagnosis and treatment system.Af-ter over two years of implementation,the hospital's outpatient volume has grown by an average of over 15%annually,patient waiting time after appointment has been reduced to 20 minutes,and patient satisfaction in the tertiary public hospital performance evaluation achieved full marks.The electronic medical record system functionality reached Level 6,significantly improving healthcare service efficiency and quality while enhancing homogeneous management across campuses.
8.Retrospective cohort study on the relationship between MTHFR and ABCB1 gene polymorphisms and high-dose methotrexate toxicity in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Rui XU ; Jing LI ; Yu HU ; Li-fu Wu-jü-dan·A MAI ; Rui ZHANG ; Wen JIANG ; Xuan SUN ; Lin WANG ; Jun ZHAO
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(13):1963-1967
Objective To determine the relationship between methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase(MTHFR)C677T,A1298C and multidrug resistance 1(ABCB1)C3435T gene polymorphisms and the adverse reactions of high-dose methotrexate(HD-MTX)in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia(ALL).Methods Blood samples of ALL children treated with HD-MTX chemotherapy were collected,and the polymorphic polymorphism of MTHFR C677T,A1298C and ABCB1 C3435T genes were detected by sequencing method.The adverse drug reactions after MTX chemotherapy were evaluated according to the common adverse drug reaction grading criteria.The relationship between MTHFR C677T,A1298C and ABCB1 C3435T gene polymorphisms and HD-MTX adverse drug reactions was analyzed.Results The risk of MTHFR A1298C AC+CC type hepatic injury(grade 2)was higher than AA type[odds ratio(OR)2.350,95%confidence interval(CI)=1.038-5.320,P<0.05],no correlations were found between MTHFR A1298C and myelosuppression,mucositis,gastrointestinal reaction and acute renal impair(all P>0.05).ABCB1 C3435T CT type hepatic injury(grade 2)was higher than TT type(OR 5.161,95%CI 1.371-19.424,P<0.05),ABCB1 C3435T CC+CT type hepatic injury(grade 2)was higher than TT type(OR 4.231,95%CI 1.165-15.362,P<0.05);no correlations were found between ABCB1 C3435T and myelosuppression,mucositis,gastrointestinal reaction and acute renal impair(all P>0.05).No correlations wre found between MTHFR C677T and HD-MTX adverse drug reactions(all P>0.05).Conclusion When treating ALL with HD-MTX,adverse drug reactions can be predicted by detecting MTHFR A1298C and ABCB1 C3435T genotypes,so as to implement more scientific individualized medication.
9.STRESS IN RELATIONSHIP WITH BURNOUT DUE TO COVID-19: THE MODERATING ROLE OF COPING STRATEGIES
Tran Le Thanh ; Nguyen Thanh Hoang ; Nguyen Thi Mai Lan ; Vu Thu Trang ; Le Vu Ha ; Nguyen Thi Hoa Mai ; Cao Xuan Lieu ; Ha Thi Minh Chinh
ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry 2024;25(3):1-10
STRESS IN RELATIONSHIP WITH BURNOUT DUE TO COVID-19: THE MODERATING ROLE OF COPING STRATEGIES
This study investigates the relationship between stress and burnout related to the
COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on the moderating influence of positive and negative
coping strategies. In a cross-sectional survey involving 3,664 Vietnamese citizens aged 18
and above, the research explores the dynamics of stress and burnout symptoms associated
with the ongoing pandemic. The results reveal a negative impact of stress symptoms on
COVID-19-related burnout among the population. Notably, both positive and negative
coping strategies are identified as significant moderators in the interplay between stress
and burnout. This suggests that individuals’ coping mechanisms influence the severity
of stress and burnout experienced in dealing with COVID-19 challenges. These findings
contribute to the foundational understanding of the stress-burnout relationship during the
pandemic and provide essential insights for interventions. By recognizing the moderating
role of coping strategies, this study lays the groundwork for strategies aimed at enhancing
individuals’ coping abilities, ultimately reducing stress and burnout levels. These insights
hold the potential to assist individuals in adapting more effectively to the challenges posed
by the COVID-19 pandemic, fostering improved mental well-being in the face of ongoing
uncertainties. ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry, Vol. 25 (3) March, 2024; 1-10.
10.Factors influencing early collapse progression of the femoral head after allogenic fibula grafting and their predictive value
Yi-Xuan HUANG ; Ming-Bin GUO ; Jian-Bin MAI ; Xin-Wei YUAN ; Hong-Zhong XI ; Wei SONG ; Bin DU ; Xin LIU
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 2024;49(11):1272-1280
Objective To explore the influential factors and predictive value of early femoral head collapse progression following allogeneic fibula grafting(AFG)surgery.Methods Clinical and radiological data of 68 patients(75 hips)with osteonecrosis of the femoral head(ONFH)who underwent AFG between January 2008 and December 2022 at the Orthopedics and Traumatology Department,Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine were retrospectively analyzed.Seventy-five hips were divided into stable(n=40)and progressive(n=35)groups based on the presence or absence of postoperative collapse progression.Age,gender,etiology,location of the lesion,Association Research Circulation Osseous(ARCO)stage,Japanese Committee of Osteonecrosis Investigation(JIC)classification,China-Japan Friendship Hospital(CJFH)classification,and Hounsfield units(HU)value of anterolateral sclerosis rim(ⅠSHU)were collected.Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to identify the factors influencing early collapse progression after AFG.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was used to analyze the predictive value of the identified factors influencing postoperative early collapse progression.Results Of the 75 hips,35(46.7%)had postoperative collapse progression.Univariate logistic regression analysis showed that age,ARCO stage,JIC classification,and ⅠSHU were in fluencing factors for early femoral head collapse progression after AFG(P<0.05).Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that ARCO stage ⅢA and JIC classification C2 were independent risk factors for early femoral head collapse progression after AFG,while ⅠSHU was identified as an independent protective factor(P<0.05).The ROC curve analysis showed that the sensitivities of ARCO stage,JIC classification,ⅠSHU,and the combined predictive model were 0.850,0.725,0.800,and 0.775,the specificities were 0.486,0.657,0.743,and 0.914,and the area under the ROC curve(AUC)were 0.668,0.725,0.811,and 0.896,respectively.Conclusions ⅠSHU is associated with early collapse progression after AFG in patients with ONFH.ARCO stage ⅢA,JIC classification C2,and ⅠSHU are independent factors influencing postoperative early collapse progression and have a certain predictive value.


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