1.Large models in medical imaging: Advances and prospects.
Mengjie FANG ; Zipei WANG ; Sitian PAN ; Xin FENG ; Yunpeng ZHAO ; Dongzhi HOU ; Ling WU ; Xuebin XIE ; Xu-Yao ZHANG ; Jie TIAN ; Di DONG
Chinese Medical Journal 2025;138(14):1647-1664
Recent advances in large models demonstrate significant prospects for transforming the field of medical imaging. These models, including large language models, large visual models, and multimodal large models, offer unprecedented capabilities in processing and interpreting complex medical data across various imaging modalities. By leveraging self-supervised pretraining on vast unlabeled datasets, cross-modal representation learning, and domain-specific medical knowledge adaptation through fine-tuning, large models can achieve higher diagnostic accuracy and more efficient workflows for key clinical tasks. This review summarizes the concepts, methods, and progress of large models in medical imaging, highlighting their potential in precision medicine. The article first outlines the integration of multimodal data under large model technologies, approaches for training large models with medical datasets, and the need for robust evaluation metrics. It then explores how large models can revolutionize applications in critical tasks such as image segmentation, disease diagnosis, personalized treatment strategies, and real-time interactive systems, thus pushing the boundaries of traditional imaging analysis. Despite their potential, the practical implementation of large models in medical imaging faces notable challenges, including the scarcity of high-quality medical data, the need for optimized perception of imaging phenotypes, safety considerations, and seamless integration with existing clinical workflows and equipment. As research progresses, the development of more efficient, interpretable, and generalizable models will be critical to ensuring their reliable deployment across diverse clinical environments. This review aims to provide insights into the current state of the field and provide directions for future research to facilitate the broader adoption of large models in clinical practice.
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2.Analysis of national external quality assessment results for transfusion compatibility test, 2018 to 2023
Junhua HU ; Peng ZHANG ; Jiali LIU ; Zhiguo WANG ; Yanming LIU ; Shengchen TIAN ; Wanru MA ; Xiang LI ; Xuebin ZHAO ; Feng XUE ; Yuntian WANG ; Dong LIN ; Zheng SUN ; Jiwu GONG ; Lin ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2025;38(12):1720-1727
Objective: To analyze the results of national external quality assessment (EQA) for transfusion compatibility test from 2018 to 2023, with the aim of providing references for improving laboratory testing quality and ensuring the safety of clinical blood transfusion. Methods: Three EQA programs were conducted annually, each distributing 22 quality assessment samples. Participating transfusion laboratories were required to complete testing within specified deadlines and to submit results along with documentation of testing methodologies, reagents, and equipment used. National Center for Clinical Laboratories (NCCL) conducted statistical analysis of laboratory results, evaluated testing outcomes and related circumstances, and provided feedback to participating laboratories. EQA data from transfusion laboratories across China from 2018 to 2023 were collected and systematically analyzed. Results: From 2018 to 2023, the qualification rates for all five items (ABO forward typing, ABO reverse typing, Rh blood group typing, antibody screening, and cross-matching) were 67.59%, 77.11%, 77.38%, 72.78%, 79.96%, and 85.16%, respectively. The mean qualification rates for ABO forward typing, ABO reverse typing, RhD blood group typing, antibody screening, and cross-matching over the past six years were 96.25%±0.59%, 90.45%±4.52%, 96.05%±0.71%, 90.88%±2.86%, and 88.34%±3.48%, respectively. The qualification rates in 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023 all showed a stable trend of "blood stations>tertiary hospitals>secondary hospitals". The mean qualification rate of laboratories in secondary hospitals from 2018 to 2023 was significantly lower than those of laboratories in tertiary hospitals and blood stations (P<0.05), while no significant difference was observed between laboratories in tertiary hospitals and blood stations (P>0.05). The micro column agglutination method was the most widely used in all five tests. In the four test items, namely ABO forward typing, ABO reverse typing, antibody screening, and cross-matching, there was a statistically significant difference in the qualification rate of micro column agglutination method compared to other methods (P<0.05). There was a statistical difference in the qualification rate between manual and automated detection using micro column agglutination method in the cross-matching tests (P<0.05), whereas no significant difference was noted for the other test items (P>0.05). Conclusion: From 2018 to 2023, the number of laboratories participating in EQA activities has been increasing year by year, and the qualification rate has shown an overall upward trend. The type of laboratory is a key factor affecting the qualification rate, and the testing capabilities of some laboratories still need to be improved. The micro column agglutination method is widely used in transfusion compatibility tests. The established EQA program effectively monitors quality issues in laboratories, drives continuous improvement, and ensures sustained enhancement of testing standards to safeguard clinical blood safety.
3.Research on the current status of organization and management for government procurement in public hospitals
Xuebin CHEN ; Jumei LIU ; Jing ZHAO ; Ligan YANG ; Zhanguo LI ; Jinhua ZHANG ; Ni WANG ; Jie ZHU ; Baorong YU
China Medical Equipment 2024;21(11):109-115
Objective:To investigate the current situation and organizational management policies of government procurement in public hospitals,and to improve the level of standardized management of government procurement.Methods:An electronic questionnaire survey was conducted to investigate the current status of organization and administration of government procurement in different types and levels of public hospitals across the country.The current situation of the organizational structure,management system,working mode,supervision and evaluation,budget establishment,bidding and procurement,contract signing,acceptance process,payment management,and other aspects of government procurement management in public hospitals were analyzed.Results:A total of 216 valid questionnaires were collected from 216 public hospitals in 28 provinces,municipalities and autonomous regions across the country,including 165 general hospitals,37 specialized hospitals and 13 traditional Chinese medicine hospitals,accounting for 76.39%,17.13%and 6.02%respectively;among the hospital levels,there were 202 tertiary hospitals(accounting for 93.52%).Among the surveyed government procurement management institutions of public hospitals,there were 112,103,110 and 112 organizations at the four levels of procurement management committee,procurement management office,procurement center and business and administrative logistics department,accounting for 51.85%,47.69%,50.93%and 51.85%respectively.The quota standards for public bidding for government procurement in all hospitals were in line with the requirements of national laws and regulations.The approval of funds payment must conditions of each hospital complied with relevant requirements.In terms of management effects of risk prevention and control,the hospitals with very good,good,average and inadequate were 48,125,34 and 9 respectively,accounting for 22.22%,57.87%,15.74%and 4.17%.Conclusion:The organizational framework and management system of government procurement in public hospitals are becoming increasingly standardized,and there are certain differences in the work mode and process of government procurement in different hospitals,and the supervision and evaluation are relatively weak,which is worthy of attention and strengthened administration.
4.The role of tofacitinib in early atherosclerosis in mice with systemic lupus erythematosus
Qu CHEN ; Fengmei GE ; Zhao LI ; Qiushuang ZHANG ; Xue WU ; Qi CHEN ; Saiqi LI ; Xuebin WANG ; Xiuqing YAN
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2024;28(2):106-112
Objective:To investigate the effect of tofacitinib on early atherosclerosis of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and explore the possible relationship between lupus nephritis and early atherosclerosis of systemic lupus erythematosus.Methods:Sixteen 8-week-old female MRL/lpr mice with a body weight of 20~25 g were selected and randomly divided into the treatment group and placebo group, with 8 mice in each group. The treatment group diluted tofacitinib by normal saline, and given at a dose of 10 mg·kg -1·d -1, and the placebo group (starch tablets) administered the medication in the same way as the treatment group for a total of 8 weeks. The ELISA method was applied to detect serum anti-dsDNA antibody levels in the two groups of mice. Bradford method protein concentration was used to determine the level of urine protein in mice. Automatic biochemical analyzer was used to detect blood lipids, urea nitrogen, serum creatinine, complement C3, complement C4 levels. Western blotting was used to determine the protein expression levels of monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1), non-receptor protein tyrosine kinase family 1 (JAK1), signal transducer and activator of transcription 1 (STAT1) and signal transducer and activator of transcription 2 (STAT2) in aortic and kidney tissues. After the aortic arch section were prepared, oil red O was used to stain the sections, and the vascular plaque area and intimal thickness were evaluated by ImageJ software. The kidneys were dissected and stained with HE, and the active lesions of lupus nephritis were evaluated using the glomerular activity scoring system. SPSS 23.0 software was used for statistical analysis, in which the between-group comparison was performed using two independent samples t-test, and the correlation analysis was performed using the Spearman method. Results:①The serum anti-dsDNA antibody expression level in the treatment group [(5.2±1.0) U/ml] was lower than that in the placebo group [(6.9±1.2) U/ml], ( Z=-3.07, P=0.008), and the levels of complement C3 and complement C4 were higher than those in the placebo group [(293±10) mg/L vs. (260±19) mg/L, Z=2.72, P=0.017]; (16±6) mg/L vs. (8±9) mg/L, Z=3.78, P=0.006]. There was no significant difference in serum BUN and Scr between the treatment group and the placebo group [(10.6±0.7) mmol/L vs. (11.5±1.1) mmol/L, Z=-1.96, P=0.071; (17±5) μmol/L vs. (22±6) μmol/L, Z=-1.79, P=0.095]. ② Compared with the placebo group, the levels of LDL, TC and TG in the treatment group decreased [(0.83±0.15) mmol/L vs. (1.08±1.05) mmol/L, Z=-3.95, P=0.001; (2.90±0.08) mmol/L vs. (1.81±0.97) mmol/L, Z=-5.17, P=0.001; (1.10±0.08) mmol/L vs. (1.60±0.42) mmol/L, Z=-3.23, P=0.013], and HDL level increased [(2.02±0.99) mmol/L vs. (1.81±0.97) mmol/L, Z=4.42, P=0.001]. ③ Compared with the placebo group, the levels of aortic MCP-1, JAK1, STAT1 and STAT2 in the treatment group were reduced [(0.17±0.30) vs. (0.23±0.05), Z=-3.06, P=0.009; (0.83±0.09) vs. (1.05±0.19), Z=-3.07, P=0.008; (0.77±0.07) vs. (0.94±0.13), Z=-2.83, P=0.014; (0.70±0.07) vs. (0.82±0.09), Z=-2.83, P=0.013], the aortic plaque area and aortic intimal thickness were lower than those in the placebo group [(12±31) μm 2vs. (1 242±1 101) μm 2, Z=-3.12, P=0.016; (63±7) μm vs. (82.10±8.06) μm, Z=-5.13, P<0.001]. ④ Compared with the placebo group, the urine protein level and glomerulonephritis activity score in the treatment group were decreased [(0.08±0.03) mg/mL vs. (0.20±0.11) mg/mL, Z=-3.08, P=0.015; (1.79±0.38) vs. (2.79±0.14) points, Z=-7.08, P<0.001)], and renal tissue MCP-1, JAK1, STAT1.Compared with the placebo group, STAT2 levels were reduced [(0.364±0.040) vs. (0.425±0.021), Z=-3.85, P=0.003; (0.689±0.074) vs. (0.838±0.068), Z=-4.19, P=0.001; (0.508±0.070) vs. (0.646±0.019), Z=-2.85, P=0.015; (0.618±0.062) vs. (0.740±0.101), Z=-2.94, P=0.013. ⑤ The glomerular mobility scores of the two groups were positively correlated with LDL, TCHO, TG, aortic plaque area and aortic intimal thickness ( r=0.51, P=0.043; r=0.79, P<0.001; r=0.64, P=0.008; r=0.82, P<0.001; r=0.74, P=0.001), and negatively correlated with HDL ( r=-0.53, P=0.036). The urine protein levels in the two groups were positively correlated with LDL, TC, TG, aortic plaque area and aortic intimal thickness ( r=0.67, P=0.004; r=0.68, P=0.004; r=0.53, P=0.033; r=0.80, P<0.001; r=0.74, P=0.001), and negatively correlated with HDL ( r=-0.57, P=0.021). Conclusion:The severity of lupus nephritis is correlated with atherosclerosis and dyslipidemia in the early stage of systemic lupus erythematosus. Tofacitinib may reduce the degree of early arteriosclerosis and lupus nephritis in MRL/LPR mice, and reduce blood lipid levels, which may be effective in improving the prognosis of SLE and improving the survival rate of patients.
5.Idiopathic hypertrophic spinal pachymeningitis: a clinicopathologic report
Xuebin ZHAO ; Shougang GUO ; Haitao REN ; Yanhuan ZHAO ; Siyuan FAN ; Dongpo YAO ; Hongzhi GUAN
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2024;57(10):1150-1153
A case of idiopathic hypertrophic spinal pachymeningitis is reported. The patient was a middle-aged female, with the course of disease more than 1 year. Clinical manifestations included recurrent fever,headache and backache, and the magnetic resonance imaging showed diffuse enhancement and thickening of the spinal dura mater. Dural biopsy pathology finally confirmed hypertrophic spinal pachymeningitis. After treatment with surgery and immunotherapy, the patient′s clinical symptoms improved.
6.Study on the correlation of integr in associated protein and disease activity and bone destruction in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Xue WU ; Fang SHI ; Xiuqing YAN ; Fengmei GE ; Zhao LI ; Qiushuang ZHANG ; Qu CHEN ; Qi CHEN ; Xuebin WANG
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2022;26(9):603-607
Objective:To analyze the serum levels of integrin-associated proteins (CD47) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and to explore its association with disease activity and bone destruction in RA.Methods:Serum and clinical data were collected from 65 RA patients and 25 healthy subjects. RA patients were grouped into low, moderate, and high bone erosion groups according to 7-joint ultrasonography score (US7). The levels of serum CD47, thrombospondin-1 (TSP-1) and receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand (RANKL) were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbnent assay (ELISA) in patients with RA and healthy subjects. The statistical analysis was carried out with independent t-test, analysis of variance, nonparametric rank sum test, pearson or Spearman correlation and logistic regression. Results:① The Serum levels of CD47, TSP-1, and RANKL were higher in the RA group than in the healthy controls ( P<0.01). ② In RA patients, serum CD47 level was positively correlated with disease course ( r=0.301, P<0.05), C-reactionprotein (CRP)( r=0.316, P<0.05), number of tender joints (TJC) ( r=0.254, P<0.05), number of swollen joints (SJC) ( r=0.316, P<0.05), disease activity score in 28 joints (DAS28) ( r=0.255, P<0.05), RANKL ( r=0.252, P<0.05) and TSP-1 ( r=0.260, P<0.05). Serum TSP-1 level was positively correlated with CRP ( r=0.299, P<0.05), TJC ( r=0.335, P<0.01), DAS28 ( r=0.315, P<0.05), RANKL ( r=0.305, P<0.05). ③ The disease course [ OR(95% CI)=1.048(1.033, 1.017)] and TSP-1 [ OR(95% CI)=1.013(1.000, 1.026)] were independently relevant factors affecting bone destruction. Conclusion:CD47 levels is significantly higher in RA patients than in healthy controls, and is associated with disease activity and bone destruction. CD47 may be involved in the bone destruction process of RA by acting on TSP-1.
7.Observation on the effect of Kunxian capsule combined with candesartan cilexetil in the treatment of chronic nephritis with hypertension
Linna ZHAO ; Li LIU ; Hongyan LI ; Wencai SUN ; Wen WU ; Xuebin DONG
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice and Service 2022;40(5):481-484
Objective To investigate the effect of Kunxian capsule combined with candesartan axetil on blood pressure, renal function, blood lipids and inflammatory factors in patients with chronic glomerulonephritis complicated with hypertension. Methods 101 patients with chronic glomerulonephritis who were admitted to our hospital from November 2017 to December 2019 were selected and randomly divided into observation group (51 cases) and control group (50 cases). The control group was treated with candesartan cilexetil on the basis of conventional treatment, and the observation group was treated with Kunxian capsule on the basis of the control group. The clinical efficacy and adverse reactions of the two groups were compared. Results The total effective rate of the observation group was significantly higher than that of the control group (P<0.05). After treatment, the blood pressure, renal function indexes (24 h Upro, BUN, Scr), blood lipid indexes (TG, TC, LDL-C), and inflammatory factors of the two groups (IL-6, hs-CRP) significantly decreased, and the observation group was significantly lower than the control group (P<0.05). After treatment, the blood lipid index HDL-C of the two groups increased significantly, and the blood lipid index HDL-C of the observation group was significantly higher than that of the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion Kunxian capsule combined with candesartan axetil can enhance the clinical efficacy, improve renal function, regulate blood lipids and reduce inflammation in patients with chronic glomerulonephritis complicated with hypertension.
8.Study on the correlation of extracellular matrix metalloproteinase inducer and atherosclerosis in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
Qiushuang ZHANG ; Xiuqing YAN ; Fengmei GE ; Zhao LI ; Min ZHAO ; Xue WU ; Xuebin WANG
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2021;25(4):236-240
Objective:To Studythe extracellular matrix metalloproteinase inducer (CD147) changes in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and to study thecorrelation of CD147 level and athero-sclerosis in SLE.Methods:Eighty patients with SLE in total were divided into intimal thickening group, (24 cases, group A) and normal intimal group (56 cases, group B) according to carotid intimamedia thickness (IMT) checked by carotid ultrasonography. In addition, their age, bodymass index, blood pressure, seral total cholesterol (TC), high density liptein cholestero (HDL-C), low density lipoprotein cholestero (LDL-C), triglyceride (TG), urinary protein quantitative test(24 h), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), C-reactive protein (CRP), anticardiolipin antibody, serum creatinine level, course of the disease, and treatment regimens were collected. Thirty-five healthy people were set as the control group (group C). The levels of serum CD147 were measured by enzyme-linked immuno sorbent assay (ELISA) in 3 groups. The correlation between the serum CD147 level of SLE patients and atherosclerosis was analyzed. The statistical analysis was carried out with independent t-test, chi-square test, analysis of variance, Spearman correlation and Logistic regression. Results:① Levels of serum CD147 in group A [ (238±30) pg/ml] were significantly higher than those in group B [(198±30) pg/ml] and group C [(150±26) pg/ml, F=67.908, P<0.01]. ② Body mass index, hypertensive ratio,total blood cholesterol,urine protein quantitative test (24 h), systemic lupus erythematosus disease activity index (SLEDAI), serum CD147 index in group A were significantly higher than those in group B ( P<0.05). ③ In Logistic regression analysis, serum CD147 [ OR (95% CI)=1.039(1.014, 1.065), P<0.05], urine protein quantitative (24 h) [ OR (95% CI)=2.598(1.033, 6.534), P<0.05] were independently relevant factors affecting carotid artery IMT. Conclusion:Serum CD147 is an independent risk factor for carotid intimamedia thickness in SLE patients.
9. Research progress of microRNAs in cardiovascular diseases
Gaoshang WANG ; Xuebin ZHAN ; Yujie ZHAO
Clinical Medicine of China 2020;36(1):92-96
Objective
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are endogenous short stranded RNAs with a length of about 22 NT, which are highly conserved and have no coding function.Mature miRNAs play a role by specifically binding to the 3′untranslated region of the target gene, degrading the mRNA of the gene or hindering its translation at the post transcriptional level, so as to negatively regulate the expression of the target gene and play a biological role.In recent years, the research of miRNAs in cardiovascular diseases is increasingly in-depth.A large number of evidences show that miRNAs play a role in the pathogenesis of many cardiovascular diseases, and will become a potential marker and new treatment target for the diagnosis and prognosis evaluation of cardiovascular diseases.
10.Influence of laparoscopic radical gastrectomy on immune function and coagulation function and prognosis
Junbao GU ; Xuebin BAO ; Zhao MA
Chinese Journal of Oncology 2020;42(7):598-602
Objective:To explore the influence of laparoscopic radical gastrectomy on patients′immune functions, coagulation functions and prognoses.Methods:Fifty-eight patients with gastric cancer who underwent laparoscopic radical gastrectomy (laparoscopic group) and 40 patients with gastric cancer who underwent traditional open surgery (traditional group) in Henan People′s Hospital from May 2016 to May 2018 were selected as the subjects. The immune function and coagulation function were compared between the two groups before and after operation. The prognoses of patients underwent laparoscopic radical gastrectomy and the influencing factors were analyzed.Results:Three days after operation, the CD4 + level and CD4 + /CD8 + ratio in laparoscopic group were (29.78±3.58)% and (1.01±0.18), higher than (27.23±3.47)% and (0.93±0.14) in control group ( P<0.05). Three days after operation, the activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) in laparoscopic group was (26.55±2.56) seconds, shorter than (27.86±2.73) seconds in traditional group, while the levels of fibrinogen (FIB) and D-dimer were (4.24±0.84) g/L and (377.91±47.19) μg/L, higher than (3.88±0.75) g/L and (330.28±45.11) μg/L in traditional group ( P<0.05). The 5-year survival rate was 77.5% in traditional group and 72.4% in laparoscopic group, without significant difference ( P>0.05). Multivariate analysis showed that lymph node metastasis was the independent risk factor for prognosis of laparoscopic radical gastrectomy ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Laparoscopic radical gastrectomy can effectively reduce postoperative immunosuppression, but affect postoperative coagulation function. Lymph node metastasis is closely related to the prognosis of patient with gastric cancer. The patient′s condition should be comprehensively evaluated before and after operation to determine whether the laparoscopic operation is suitable, for reducing postoperative complications and improving the prognosis.

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