1.Yttrium-90 selective internal radiation therapy on liver cancer: the past, the present, and the future
Jingqin MA ; Linhong ZHANG ; Minjie YANG ; Jiabin CAI ; Ying FANG ; Rong LIU ; Xudong QU ; Lingxiao LIU ; Zhiping YAN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Medicine 2025;32(1):3-8
Yttrium-90 selective internal radiation therapy (90Y-SIRT) is a treatment technique that delivers radioactive microspheres precisely to the arterial vascular bed of neoplasms, utilizing beta radiation to administer a high local dose of radiation to the neoplasm tissues. This technology has demonstrated significant efficacy in patients with unresectable pirmary liver cancers and liver metastases. This article systematically reviews the development history and clinical application status of 90Y-SIRT in the treatment of liver cancer, and looks forward to future development directions.
2.Decoding the immune microenvironment of secondary chronic myelomonocytic leukemia due to diffuse large B-cell lymphoma with CD19 CAR-T failure by single-cell RNA-sequencing.
Xudong LI ; Hong HUANG ; Fang WANG ; Mengjia LI ; Binglei ZHANG ; Jianxiang SHI ; Yuke LIU ; Mengya GAO ; Mingxia SUN ; Haixia CAO ; Danfeng ZHANG ; Na SHEN ; Weijie CAO ; Zhilei BIAN ; Haizhou XING ; Wei LI ; Linping XU ; Shiyu ZUO ; Yongping SONG
Chinese Medical Journal 2025;138(15):1866-1881
BACKGROUND:
Several studies have demonstrated the occurrence of secondary tumors as a rare but significant complication of chimeric antigen receptor T (CAR-T) cell therapy, underscoring the need for a detailed investigation. Given the limited variety of secondary tumor types reported to date, a comprehensive characterization of the various secondary tumors arising after CAR-T therapy is essential to understand the associated risks and to define the role of the immune microenvironment in malignant transformation. This study aims to characterize the immune microenvironment of a newly identified secondary tumor post-CAR-T therapy, to clarify its pathogenesis and potential therapeutic targets.
METHODS:
In this study, the bone marrow (BM) samples were collected by aspiration from the primary and secondary tumors before and after CD19 CAR-T treatment. The CD45 + BM cells were enriched with human CD45 microbeads. The CD45 + cells were then sent for 10× genomics single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) to identify cell populations. The Cell Ranger pipeline and CellChat were used for detailed analysis.
RESULTS:
In this study, a rare type of secondary chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) were reported in a patient with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) who had previously received CD19 CAR-T therapy. The scRNA-seq analysis revealed increased inflammatory cytokines, chemokines, and an immunosuppressive state of monocytes/macrophages, which may impair cytotoxic activity in both T and natural killer (NK) cells in secondary CMML before treatment. In contrast, their cytotoxicity was restored in secondary CMML after treatment.
CONCLUSIONS
This finding delineates a previously unrecognized type of secondary tumor, CMML, after CAR-T therapy and provide a framework for defining the immune microenvironment of secondary tumor occurrence after CAR-T therapy. In addition, the results provide a rationale for targeting macrophages to improve treatment strategies for CMML treatment.
Humans
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Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse/therapy*
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Tumor Microenvironment/genetics*
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Antigens, CD19/metabolism*
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Leukemia, Myelomonocytic, Chronic/genetics*
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Immunotherapy, Adoptive/adverse effects*
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Male
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Single-Cell Analysis/methods*
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Female
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Sequence Analysis, RNA/methods*
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Receptors, Chimeric Antigen
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Middle Aged
3.Effect of autologous osteochondral tissue and periosteum transplantation on tendon-bone healing of rotator cuff in rabbits.
Sen FANG ; Mingtao ZHANG ; Xudong YANG ; Cairang DAOJI ; Mingchun LI ; Zhixuan NIAN ; Junwen LIANG ; Xiangdong YUN
Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery 2025;39(2):187-192
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the effect of autologous osteochondral tissue and periosteum transplantation on tendon-bone healing of rotator cuff in rabbits.
METHODS:
Twenty-four male New Zealand white rabbits were randomly divided into autologous osteochondral tissue and periosteum transplantation group (experimental group, n=12) and simple suture group (control group, n=12). Both groups were subjected to acute supraspinatus tendon injury and repaired with corresponding techniques. At 4, 8, and 12 weeks after operation, 4 specimens from each group were taken from the right shoulder joint for histological examination (HE staining, Masson staining, and Safranin O-fast green staining), and the left shoulder was subjected to biomechanical tests (maximum tensile load and stiffness).
RESULTS:
Both groups of animals survived until the completion of the experiment after operation. At 4 weeks after operation, both groups showed less collagen fibers and disorder at the tendon-bone junction. At 8 weeks, both groups showed reduced inflammation at the tendon-bone junction, with more organized and denser collagen fibers and chondrocytes. The experimental group showed better results than the control group. At 12 weeks, the experimental group showed typical tendon-bone transition structure, with increased generation of collagen fibers and chondrocytes, and the larger cartilage staining area. Both groups showed an increase in maximum tensile load and stiffness over time ( P<0.05). The stiffness at 4 weeks and the maximum tensile load at 4, 8, and 12 weeks in the experimental group were superior to control group, and the differences were significant ( P<0.05). There was no significant difference in stiffness at 8, 12 weeks between the two groups ( P>0.05).
CONCLUSION
Autologous osteochondral tissue and periosteum transplantation can effectively promote the fiber and cartilage regeneration at the tendon-bone junction of rotator cuff and improve the biomechanical effect of shoulder joint in rabbits.
Animals
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Rabbits
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Male
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Wound Healing
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Transplantation, Autologous
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Periosteum/transplantation*
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Rotator Cuff Injuries
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Rotator Cuff/surgery*
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Tendons/surgery*
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Biomechanical Phenomena
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Chondrocytes/transplantation*
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Tendon Injuries/surgery*
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Tensile Strength
4.Clinical application of robotic lateral lymph node dissection via BABA for thyroid cancer.
Yan FANG ; Kai YUE ; Yuansheng DUAN ; Hao LI ; Xudong WANG
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2025;39(11):1038-1043
Objective:To investigate the clinical efficacy of robotic surgery via the bilateral axillo-breast approach(BABA) in lateral lymph node dissection for papillary thyroid carcinoma(PTC). Methods:Clinicopathological records of 324 PTC patients receiving unilateral neck dissection in Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital from December 2020 to November 2024 were retrospectively analyzed. Of these patients, 108 underwent robotic surgery via BABA(robotic group), while the remaining patients underwent conventional open surgery(open group). The extent of lateral neck lymph node dissection included level Ⅱ, Ⅲ and Ⅳ. The differences in surgical indexes, postoperative complication rates and cosmetic outcomes of incisions were compared between two groups. Results:All study subjects completed the operation successfully, and there was no conversion in the robotic group. The average age of patients in the robotic group was lower than that in the open group, and the proportion of female patients was higher in the robotic group compared to the open group(P<0.05). Patients in the robotic group had a greater number of dissected lymph nodes in level ⅡB and higher cosmetic scores(P<0.05). There were no statistically significant differences between the two groups in the average dissection time of lateral cervical lymph nodes, the number of dissected lymph nodes and metastatic lymph nodes in level ⅡA, Ⅲ, and Ⅳ, average postoperative drainage volume, average postoperative hospital stay, and postoperative complication rates(P>0.05). Conclusion:The application of robotic surgical system via BABA in lateral neck lymph node dissection for PTC is safe and feasible, with superior advantages in level ⅡB dissection and better postoperative cosmetic outcomes.
Humans
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Thyroid Neoplasms/surgery*
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Robotic Surgical Procedures/methods*
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Female
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Retrospective Studies
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Neck Dissection/methods*
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Lymph Node Excision/methods*
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Male
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Thyroid Cancer, Papillary
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Axilla/surgery*
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Thyroidectomy/methods*
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Breast/surgery*
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Middle Aged
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Adult
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Lymph Nodes/surgery*
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Treatment Outcome
5.From 2D to 3D: transforming malignant bone tumor research with advanced culture models.
Zhengcheng HE ; Haitao HUANG ; Jiale FANG ; Huiping LIU ; Xudong YAO ; Hongwei WU
Journal of Zhejiang University. Science. B 2025;26(11):1059-1075
Osteosarcoma (OS), chondrosarcoma (CS), and Ewing sarcoma (ES) represent primary malignant bone tumors and pose significant challenges in oncology research and clinical management. Conventional research methods, such as two-dimensional (2D) cultured tumor cells and animal models, have limitations in recapitulating the complex tumor microenvironment (TME) and often fail to translate into effective clinical treatments. The advancement of three-dimensional (3D) culture technology has revolutionized the field by enabling the development of in vitro constructed bone tumor models that closely mimic the in vivo TME. These models provide powerful tools for investigating tumor biology, assessing therapeutic responses, and advancing personalized medicine. This comprehensive review summarizes the recent advancements in research on 3D tumor models constructed in vitro for OS, CS, and ES. We discuss the various techniques employed in model construction, their applications, and the challenges and future directions in this field. The integration of advanced technologies and the incorporation of additional cell types hold promise for the development of more sophisticated and physiologically relevant models. As research in this field continues to evolve, we anticipate that these models will play an increasingly crucial role in unraveling the complexities of malignant bone tumors and accelerating the development of novel therapeutic strategies.
Bone Neoplasms/pathology*
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Humans
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Osteosarcoma/pathology*
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Tumor Microenvironment
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Sarcoma, Ewing/pathology*
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Chondrosarcoma/pathology*
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Animals
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Cell Culture Techniques/methods*
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Cell Culture Techniques, Three Dimensional/methods*
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Cell Line, Tumor
6.Expert consensus on orthodontic treatment of protrusive facial deformities.
Jie PAN ; Yun LU ; Anqi LIU ; Xuedong WANG ; Yu WANG ; Shiqiang GONG ; Bing FANG ; Hong HE ; Yuxing BAI ; Lin WANG ; Zuolin JIN ; Weiran LI ; Lili CHEN ; Min HU ; Jinlin SONG ; Yang CAO ; Jun WANG ; Jin FANG ; Jiejun SHI ; Yuxia HOU ; Xudong WANG ; Jing MAO ; Chenchen ZHOU ; Yan LIU ; Yuehua LIU
International Journal of Oral Science 2025;17(1):5-5
Protrusive facial deformities, characterized by the forward displacement of the teeth and/or jaws beyond the normal range, affect a considerable portion of the population. The manifestations and morphological mechanisms of protrusive facial deformities are complex and diverse, requiring orthodontists to possess a high level of theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the relevant orthodontic field. To further optimize the correction of protrusive facial deformities, this consensus proposes that the morphological mechanisms and diagnosis of protrusive facial deformities should be analyzed and judged from multiple dimensions and factors to accurately formulate treatment plans. It emphasizes the use of orthodontic strategies, including jaw growth modification, tooth extraction or non-extraction for anterior teeth retraction, and maxillofacial vertical control. These strategies aim to reduce anterior teeth and lip protrusion, increase chin prominence, harmonize nasolabial and chin-lip relationships, and improve the facial profile of patients with protrusive facial deformities. For severe skeletal protrusive facial deformities, orthodontic-orthognathic combined treatment may be suggested. This consensus summarizes the theoretical knowledge and clinical experience of numerous renowned oral experts nationwide, offering reference strategies for the correction of protrusive facial deformities.
Humans
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Orthodontics, Corrective/methods*
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Consensus
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Malocclusion/therapy*
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Patient Care Planning
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Cephalometry
7.Expert consensus on early orthodontic treatment of class III malocclusion.
Xin ZHOU ; Si CHEN ; Chenchen ZHOU ; Zuolin JIN ; Hong HE ; Yuxing BAI ; Weiran LI ; Jun WANG ; Min HU ; Yang CAO ; Yuehua LIU ; Bin YAN ; Jiejun SHI ; Jie GUO ; Zhihua LI ; Wensheng MA ; Yi LIU ; Huang LI ; Yanqin LU ; Liling REN ; Rui ZOU ; Linyu XU ; Jiangtian HU ; Xiuping WU ; Shuxia CUI ; Lulu XU ; Xudong WANG ; Songsong ZHU ; Li HU ; Qingming TANG ; Jinlin SONG ; Bing FANG ; Lili CHEN
International Journal of Oral Science 2025;17(1):20-20
The prevalence of Class III malocclusion varies among different countries and regions. The populations from Southeast Asian countries (Chinese and Malaysian) showed the highest prevalence rate of 15.8%, which can seriously affect oral function, facial appearance, and mental health. As anterior crossbite tends to worsen with growth, early orthodontic treatment can harness growth potential to normalize maxillofacial development or reduce skeletal malformation severity, thereby reducing the difficulty and shortening the treatment cycle of later-stage treatment. This is beneficial for the physical and mental growth of children. Therefore, early orthodontic treatment for Class III malocclusion is particularly important. Determining the optimal timing for early orthodontic treatment requires a comprehensive assessment of clinical manifestations, dental age, and skeletal age, and can lead to better results with less effort. Currently, standardized treatment guidelines for early orthodontic treatment of Class III malocclusion are lacking. This review provides a comprehensive summary of the etiology, clinical manifestations, classification, and early orthodontic techniques for Class III malocclusion, along with systematic discussions on selecting early treatment plans. The purpose of this expert consensus is to standardize clinical practices and improve the treatment outcomes of Class III malocclusion through early orthodontic treatment.
Humans
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Malocclusion, Angle Class III/classification*
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Orthodontics, Corrective/methods*
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Consensus
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Child
8.Effects of Modified Gegen Qinlian Decoction (葛根芩连汤) on Intestinal Mucosal Barrier and Epithelial Mesenchymal Transition in Ulcerative Colitis Model Mice
Lihui FANG ; Jiaqi ZHANG ; Lanshuo HU ; Xintong WANG ; Shan LIU ; Yuedan WANG ; Jinke HUANG ; Xudong TANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(24):2580-2588
ObjectiveTo investigate the possible mechanism of modified Gegen Qinlian Decoction (葛根芩连汤) in treatment of ulcerative colitis (UC) from the view of intestinal mucosal epithelial barrier damage and epithelial mesenchymal transition. MethodsSixty male C57BL/6J mice were divided into blank group, model group, western medicine control group, and low-, medium-, and high-dose modified Gegen Qinlian Decoction groups, with 10 mice in each group. Except for the blank group, 3% dextran sodium sulfate (DSS) was used to induce colitis model by free drinking for 7 days, and on the first day of modelling, 6, 12, and 24 g/(kg·d) of modified Gegen Qinlian Decoction were given to the low-, medium-, and high-dose groups respectively, 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) 100 mg/(kg·d) given by gavage to western medicine control group, and 10 ml/kg distilled water were given to blank and model group by gavage, once a day for 7 days. Body mass of mice was recorded and disease activity index (DAI) scores were performed daily. The mice were anesthetized after 24h of the last administration and the colon was taken to observe the length of colon, HE staining was applied to observe the damage of colonic mucosa and score pathological states, Masson staining to detect the deposition of colonic collagen fibers, immunofluorescence to observe the distribution of F-actin in colonic mucosal epithelium, and immunohistochemistry to detect the expression of tight junction protein ZO-1, Occludin, E-cadherin and Vimentin. ResultsCompared with the blank group at the same time, the percentage of body mass of mice in the model group on day 7 of modelling significantly reduced and the DAI score was significantly increased (P<0.01); compared with the model group at the same time, the body mass of mice in the western medicine control group and all of modified Gegen Qinlian Decoction groups decreased, and the DAI scores of mice in the western medicine control group and the high-dose modified Gegen Qinlian Decoction group decreased (P<0.05 or P<0.01); compared with the same time of mice in the low-dos Gegen Qinlian Decoction group, the body mass of mice in the high-dose Gegen Qinlian Decoction group and the western medicine control group significantly elevated (P<0.05). Compared with the blank group, the length of the colon of mice in the model group was significantly shortened, the pathological score and the percentage of collagen area were significantly increased, the average fluorescence intensity of F-actin was reduced, the protein levels of ZO-1, Occludin and E-cadherin in the colon tissue decreased, and the protein level of Vimentin elevated (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the length of colon significantly increased, patholo-gical score, collagen area percentage decreased, ZO-1, Occludin, E-cadherin protein levels increased and Vimentin levels decreased in all medicated groups; the average fluorescence intensity of F-actin increased in the western medicine control group and the middle- and high-dose Gegen Qinlian Decoction groups (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Compared with the low-dose Gegen Qinlian Decoction group, the proportion of collagen fibre area in the middle-dose Gegen Qinlian Decoction group and the western medicine control group reduced; the mean fluorescence intensity of F-actin increased in the middle-dose Gegen Qinlian Decoction group; the protein levels of ZO-1 and E-cadherin increased in the western medicine control group, and the protein levels of ZO-1 increased in the high-dose Gegen Qinlian Decoction group (P<0.05). Compared with the medium-dose Gegen Qinlian Decoction group, the protein levels of ZO-1 elevated in the high-dose Gegen Qinlian Decoction group (P<0.05). Comapred with the high-dose Gegen Qinlian Decoction group, level of E-cadherin and Vimentin protein of the western medicine control group increased (P<0.05). ConclusionModified Gegen Qinlian Decoction was able to reduce colonic inflammation and mucosal barrier damage and inhibit the process of epithelial mesenchymal transition in mice models of ulcerative colitis, which may be one of its action mechanisms .
9.Effects of cooling on the amplitude of vibration-induced sensory nerve action potentials
Fang LIU ; Dongqing ZHU ; Ming ZENG ; Meifang SHI ; Yu ZHU ; Xudong GU
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2024;46(2):145-149
Objective:To observe any effect of cooling on the amplitude of vibration-induced sensory nerve action potentials (SNAPs) in human digits.Methods:The middle fingers of 15 healthy adults were either cooled to about 22℃ using an ice pack or kept at about 32℃. A vibrator was applied to the joint connecting the middle finger and the palm vibrating with an amplitude of 2mm at a frequency of 60Hz. The amplitudes of middle finger SNAPs before, during and right after the vibration were recorded.Results:The SNAP amplitude at a given temperature was lower during vibration than before it, but it immediately returned to the pre-vibration level after the vibration ceased. The middle finger SNAP amplitudes at 22℃ were significantly higher than those at 32℃ throughout. The decrease in amplitude at 32℃ (61.7±15.1%) was significantly greater than that at 22℃ (24.1±7.0%).Conclusions:Cooling significantly reduces the effect of vibration on the amplitude of digital SNAPs. That suggests a way to protect the sensory nerves in hand-arm vibration syndrome.
10.Analyses of DXA in diagnosing osteoporosis of postmenopausal rheumatoid arthritis patients in Qinghai region and the risk factors of them
Jing FANG ; Youyun LIU ; Shengping QI ; Zuorei LI ; Fuyan YANG ; Yanbin WANG ; Xudong CHANG ; Qiong HAN ; Jianhui WANG
China Medical Equipment 2024;21(2):23-27
Objective:To investigate the diagnosis of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry(DXA)for osteoporosis(OP)of postmenopausal patients with rheumatoid arthritis(RA)in Qinghai region and the risk factors of them.Methods:A total of 200 postmenopausal female RA patients who admitted to Qinghai Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine from May 2022 to April 2023 were selected.All patients were tested for bone mineral density(BMD)after admission,and lumbar spines L1-L4,whole lumbar,large trochanter,Ward's triangle area,whole body and whole forearm were measured by DXA.According to the results of BMD test,patients whose BMD T values of all body parts-2.5 SD were less or equal to-2.5 were included in the OP group(121 cases),and patients whose BMD T value of all body parts were larger than-2.5 SD were included in the non-OP group(79 cases).The BMD T value of different body parts between two groups of RA patients were compared and analyzed.The area under curve(AUC)of receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was used to analyze the diagnostic efficiency of BMD T value for OP.The logistic regression method was adopted to analyze the risk factors that postmenopausal RA patients of Qinghai region occurred OP.Results:The BMD T values of L1,L2,L3,L4,whole lumbar,large trochanter,Ward's triangular area,whole body and whole forearm of OP group were obviously lower than those of the non-OP group.In analysis of ROC curve,the sensitivities of BMD T values of L1,L2,L3,L4,whole lumbar,large trochanter,Ward's triangle area,whole body and forearm were respectively 96.20%,95.22%,90.16%,96.03%,92.01%,89.36%,99.26%,90.02% and 96.03% in diagnosing OP,and the specificities of them were respectively 81.00%,82.19%,85.22%,83.06%,83.06%,90.22%,80.06%,86.23%,83.09%,and the AUC values of them were respectively 0.908,0.905,0.896,0.906,0.903,0.879,0.918,0.901 and 0.906.The results of the logistic-regression analysis showed that advanced age,long disease course,rheumatic activity scores of 28 joints,erythrocyte sedimentation rate and Calcium supplementation were the risk factors of occurring OP in postmenopausal RA patients in Qinghai region.Conclusion:The DXA method that detects BMD of RA patients who occur OP can be used as gold standard to assess OP,and there are many risk factors that affect the occurrence of OP in postmenopausal RA patients of Qinghai region.The clinical work should combine with relative factors to formulate reasonable measure so as to reduce the incidence of OP.

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