1.Theory and practice of medical humanistic care: a decade of implementation by the medical humanities team at Harbin Medical University
Yu WANG ; Xuesong WU ; Mei YIN
Chinese Medical Ethics 2026;39(2):182-187
On October 9, 2024, the General Office of the National Health Commission, the General Office of the Ministry of Education, the General Department of the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and the General Department of the National Bureau of Disease Control and Prevention jointly issued the Action Plan for Enhancing Medical Humanistic Care (2024-2027), stating that medical humanistic spirit is a concrete manifestation of humanistic spirit in the medical field. Aiming at caring for and respecting patients, this spirit reflects the attitude of medicine towards life. The cultivation of medical humanistic care competencies should serve as a core element of modern medical education, running through the entire process of the medical students’ training system and the full stage of medical workers’ career development. The humanities team of Harbin Medical University pioneered the “consistent system” concept of medical humanities education, inherited the “four-stage” with clinical practice as the primary approach, and closely focused on “three combinations, two considerations, and one assessment.” Through deeply integrating medicine with the humanities, as well as theory with practice, they have embarked on a distinctive implementation path of medical humanities, laying a solid foundation for the cultivation of high-quality medical talents with both skills and expertise in practice.
2.Thrombus Migration After Tenecteplase Versus Alteplase in Acute Large Vessel Occlusion
Lu WANG ; Fuxia YANG ; Xiao WU ; Lulan LI ; Xueqiao JIAO ; Fangfang ZHANG ; Fengyuan CHE ; Hongxing HAN ; Weidong LIU ; Peifu WANG ; Xuesong LI ; Junfeng SHI ; Jia LIU ; Xunming JI ; Xiuhai GUO
Journal of Stroke 2026;28(2):283-292
Background:
and Purpose In patients with large vessel occlusion (LVO), intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) frequently alters thrombus location; however, the clinical impact of this phenomenon remains unclear. We aimed to compare post-IVT thrombus dynamics between tenecteplase and alteplase and to evaluate the association between thrombus dynamics and 3-month outcomes.
Methods:
This retrospective study analyzed prospectively collected, multicenter data from consecutive patients with LVO who underwent bridging therapy between January 2022 and December 2024. Thrombus dynamics were classified as resolution, migration, or stability. Analyses incorporated propensity score matching with weighting to balance baseline characteristics.
Results:
Of the 806 initially included patients, 746 were included after matching (373 treated with tenecteplase and 373 treated with alteplase). The incidence of thrombus migration was significantly higher in the tenecteplase group than in the alteplase group (19.3% vs. 11.3%; odds ratio [OR]: 1.92; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.27–2.91). The advantage of tenecteplase over alteplase was restricted to patients with an IVT-to-puncture time of <60 minutes (18.6% vs. 6.2%; p=0.001) and was no longer significant when the interval ≥60 minutes (19.7% vs. 15.0%; p=0.204; pinteraction=0.043). Additionally, thrombus migration was associated with a better functional outcome (OR: 1.62; 95% CI 1.04–2.53). Finally, tenecteplase was associated with improved functional independence compared with alteplase (OR: 1.43; 95% CI 1.04–1.95).
Conclusions
Tenecteplase demonstrated superior efficacy in inducing thrombus migration compared with alteplase, particularly within 60 minutes of IVT administration. Thrombus migration independently predicted improved functional independence. These findings support the preferential use of tenecteplase for bridging therapy in patients with LVO.
3.Gardeniae Fructus-Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma Regulates Ferroptosis via Nrf2/SLC7A11/GPX4 Signaling Pathway to Alleviate Myocardial Remodeling in Rat Model of Myocardial Infarction
Xuesong CHEN ; Rongnan QIU ; Shenghao WANG ; Yan FENG ; Jutong XIE ; Yuwen YAN ; Tianlin YANG ; Changxu XIE ; Lei GAO ; Jianping SHEN ; Yuehong SHEN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(20):54-62
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of Gardeniae Fructus-Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma on ferroptosis in the rat model of myocardial infarction and further elucidate its role in myocardial remodeling. MethodsThe rat model of myocardial infarction was established by ligation of the left anterior descending coronary artery. The 50 successfully modeled rats were randomly divided into model group, ferroptosis inhibitor group (2 mg·kg-1), enalapril group (2.1 mg·kg-1), and low- and high-dose (4 g·kg-1 and 8 g·kg-1, respectively) Gardeniae Fructus-Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, with 10 rats in each group. The rat model of myocardial infarction was established by ligation of the left anterior descending coronary artery. After 4 weeks of treatment, echocardiography was used to assess the cardiac structure and function. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining and Masson staining were employed to observe pathological morphology and fibrosis of the myocardial tissue. Serum levels of N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β), and myosin heavy chain-β (MHC-β) were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Prussian blue staining was performed to detect myocardial iron deposition. The myocardial mitochondrial structure was observed by transmission electron microscopy. Levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) and glutathione (GSH) in the myocardial tissue were determined by lipid peroxidation assay kits. Immunofluorescence assay was conducted to observe the fluorescence intensity of nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) in the myocardial tissue. Western blot analysis was performed to evaluate the expression levels of proteins in the Nrf2/solute carrier family 7 member 11 (SLC7A11)/glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) pathway. ResultsCompared with the sham group, the model group showed increased left ventricular end-diastolic diameter (LVEDD), left ventricular end-systolic diameter (LVESD), and serum levels of NT-proBNP, TGF-β, and MHC-β (P<0.01), decreased left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and left ventricular fractional shortening (LVFS) (P<0.01), disarrangement of myocardial cells, inflammatory cell infiltration, severe myocardial fibrosis, increased myocardial iron deposition, and irregular mitochondrial morphology with vacuolation. Furthermore, the modeling led to increased MDA (P<0.01), decreased GSH (P<0.01), diminished Nrf2 fluorescence intensity in the myocardial tissue, and downregulated expression levels of Nrf2, SLC7A11, and GPX4 (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, Gardeniae Fructus-Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma reduced the LVEDD, LVESD, and serum levels of NT-proBNP, TGF-β, and MHC-β (P<0.05, P<0.01), increased the LVEF and LVFS (P<0.05, P<0.01), alleviated pathological changes such as myocardial cell disarrangement, inflammatory cell infiltration, myocardial fibrosis, and iron deposition, lowered the level of MDA (P<0.05, P<0.01), raised the level of GSH (P<0.05, P<0.01), improved the mitochondrial morphology and reduced vacuolation in the myocardial tissue, enhanced Nrf2 fluorescence intensity, and upregulated the expression levels of Nrf2, SLC7A11, and GPX4 (P<0.05, P<0.01) in the rat model of myocardial infarction. ConclusionGardeniae Fructus-Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma alleviates pathological damage and myocardial remodeling in the rat model of myocardial infarction by inhibiting ferroptosis, the mechanism of which is related to the activation of Nrf2/SLC7A11/GPX4 signaling pathway.
4.Gardeniae Fructus-Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma Regulates Ferroptosis via Nrf2/SLC7A11/GPX4 Signaling Pathway to Alleviate Myocardial Remodeling in Rat Model of Myocardial Infarction
Xuesong CHEN ; Rongnan QIU ; Shenghao WANG ; Yan FENG ; Jutong XIE ; Yuwen YAN ; Tianlin YANG ; Changxu XIE ; Lei GAO ; Jianping SHEN ; Yuehong SHEN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(20):54-62
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of Gardeniae Fructus-Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma on ferroptosis in the rat model of myocardial infarction and further elucidate its role in myocardial remodeling. MethodsThe rat model of myocardial infarction was established by ligation of the left anterior descending coronary artery. The 50 successfully modeled rats were randomly divided into model group, ferroptosis inhibitor group (2 mg·kg-1), enalapril group (2.1 mg·kg-1), and low- and high-dose (4 g·kg-1 and 8 g·kg-1, respectively) Gardeniae Fructus-Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, with 10 rats in each group. The rat model of myocardial infarction was established by ligation of the left anterior descending coronary artery. After 4 weeks of treatment, echocardiography was used to assess the cardiac structure and function. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining and Masson staining were employed to observe pathological morphology and fibrosis of the myocardial tissue. Serum levels of N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β), and myosin heavy chain-β (MHC-β) were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Prussian blue staining was performed to detect myocardial iron deposition. The myocardial mitochondrial structure was observed by transmission electron microscopy. Levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) and glutathione (GSH) in the myocardial tissue were determined by lipid peroxidation assay kits. Immunofluorescence assay was conducted to observe the fluorescence intensity of nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) in the myocardial tissue. Western blot analysis was performed to evaluate the expression levels of proteins in the Nrf2/solute carrier family 7 member 11 (SLC7A11)/glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) pathway. ResultsCompared with the sham group, the model group showed increased left ventricular end-diastolic diameter (LVEDD), left ventricular end-systolic diameter (LVESD), and serum levels of NT-proBNP, TGF-β, and MHC-β (P<0.01), decreased left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and left ventricular fractional shortening (LVFS) (P<0.01), disarrangement of myocardial cells, inflammatory cell infiltration, severe myocardial fibrosis, increased myocardial iron deposition, and irregular mitochondrial morphology with vacuolation. Furthermore, the modeling led to increased MDA (P<0.01), decreased GSH (P<0.01), diminished Nrf2 fluorescence intensity in the myocardial tissue, and downregulated expression levels of Nrf2, SLC7A11, and GPX4 (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, Gardeniae Fructus-Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma reduced the LVEDD, LVESD, and serum levels of NT-proBNP, TGF-β, and MHC-β (P<0.05, P<0.01), increased the LVEF and LVFS (P<0.05, P<0.01), alleviated pathological changes such as myocardial cell disarrangement, inflammatory cell infiltration, myocardial fibrosis, and iron deposition, lowered the level of MDA (P<0.05, P<0.01), raised the level of GSH (P<0.05, P<0.01), improved the mitochondrial morphology and reduced vacuolation in the myocardial tissue, enhanced Nrf2 fluorescence intensity, and upregulated the expression levels of Nrf2, SLC7A11, and GPX4 (P<0.05, P<0.01) in the rat model of myocardial infarction. ConclusionGardeniae Fructus-Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma alleviates pathological damage and myocardial remodeling in the rat model of myocardial infarction by inhibiting ferroptosis, the mechanism of which is related to the activation of Nrf2/SLC7A11/GPX4 signaling pathway.
5.Qualitative research on issues related to the welfare protection of animals after medical experiments
Jiayi PAN ; Xuesong WU ; Yu WANG ; Xiaojun CAI
Chinese Medical Ethics 2026;39(8):1005-1012
In-depth interviews were conducted with medical doctoral students engaged in animal experiments, animal laboratory management personnel, and ethics committee members, exploring the current status, challenges, and countermeasures regarding animal welfare protection after medical experiments based on NVivo 12 software. The study found that some laboratory animals still meet the conditions for continued breeding after the experiments, but face multiple challenges such as physiological health, psychological stress, adoption and placement, as well as ethical and legal issues. On this basis, this paper proposed countermeasures such as establishing adoption mechanisms, enhancing public awareness, and improving the ethical review system. This aimed to achieve a balance between the development of medical science and animal welfare, thereby ensuring that laboratory animals receive due respect and care after contributing to the cause of human health.
6.Dilemmas and optimization strategies of scientific research integrity governance in China from the perspective of policy evolution (2004-2025)
Jiena CHEN ; Rongqing SHAO ; Xuesong WU ; Yu WANG ; Xiaojun CAI
Chinese Medical Ethics 2026;39(10):1314-1321
ObjectiveTo systematically analyze the evolution characteristics and practical dilemmas of China’s scientific research integrity policies from 2004 to 2025, and to provide a reference for improving the governance system of science and technology ethics. MethodsBased on 53 policy documents retrieved from authoritative sources, such as the State Council policy document database, this study employed a three-stage coding process with NVivo 14, combined with word frequency analysis and policy metrology. ResultsThe policy evolution progressed through three phases regarding “partial exploration, system construction, and technological governance.” It demonstrated three characteristics, including systematic top-level design, rigid disciplinary mechanisms, and technologized supervision means. Nevertheless, the current governance system was still confronted with dilemmas such as biased institutional incentives, insufficient deterrence of disciplinary measures, and lagging technological supervision means. ConclusionThe study attempts to build a closed-loop governance paradigm of “institution-technology-culture,” deepen institutional reform to rectify incentive biases, adopt technology empowerment to promote full-process evidence preservation, and reshape academic culture to foster conscious integrity. This can systematically solve the problems of scientific research integrity anomie, thereby providing strong support for the high-quality development of scientific and technological innovation and the improvement of human well-being.
7.Global Status of Antimicrobial Resistance and Corresponding Therapeutic Strategies
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2025;16(5):1073-1081
With the widespread use of antimicrobial agents, the issue of microbial drug resistance has become increasingly severe, emerging as a major global public health challenge. Worldwide, there are significant differences in the types of drug-resistant bacteria, their epidemiological trends, and their resistance mechanisms. This article aims to review the current global status of microbial drug resistance, with a focus on the epidemiological trends, resistance mechanisms, and corresponding clinical treatment strategies for common drug-resistant bacteria and fungi, in order to provide a theoretical basis for promoting the rational use of antimicrobial agents.
8.Extracellular vesicles as a multicomponent biomarker platform for sepsis.
Feng CHEN ; Zhe GUO ; Xuesong WANG ; Haiyan LIAO ; Ziyi WANG ; Zhiqing CHEN ; Zhong WANG
Chinese Medical Journal 2025;138(21):2838-2840
9.Research progress on postoperative quality of life in adult patients with ureteropelvic junction obstruction
Zhihua LI ; Man ZHANG ; Xiang WANG ; Han ZHAO ; Qiang ZHANG ; Xinfei LI ; Kunlin YANG ; Xuesong LI
International Journal of Surgery 2025;52(10):657-661
Ureteropelvic junction obstruction, as a common urological disorder, not only affects the renal function of patients, but also seriously reduces their quality of life. Pyeloplasty, as the first-line therapy for ureteral stricture at present, is a key approach to eliminating hydronephrosis and improving renal function. The quality of life of postoperative patients, as an important criterion for measuring the therapeutic effect, has also attracted increasing attention. Therefore, this article reviews the evaluation tools, research status and influencing factors of the postoperative quality of life of ureteropelvic junction obstruction patients, aiming to provide a reference for the formulation of relevant nursing intervention measures in clinical practice.
10.New advances in the targeted therapy of EGFR exon20ins mutant advanced NSCLC
Chun YUAN ; Xuesong YU ; Mengchao WANG ; Shao ZHANG ; Yanbo HUANG ; Chaoran WANG ; Fanming KONG ; Liwei CHEN
Journal of International Oncology 2025;52(6):382-387
The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) exon 20 insertion (ex20ins) mutation is a rare subtype of mutations in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Patients with advanced NSCLC carrying the EGFR ex20ins mutation tend to have poor responses to traditional EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), chemotherapy, and immunotherapy, leading to a poor clinical prognosis. Significant progress has been made in the development of new drugs targeting the EGFR ex20ins mutation. The research on new drugs targeting EGFR ex20ins mutations has made significant progress. The main ones include new EGFR-TKIs (such as sunvozertinib, mobocertinib, and furmetinib, etc.), bispecific antibodies (such as amivantamab, JMT101, and GB263T, etc.), and emerging drugs such as AUY922. These agents have demonstrated promising efficacy in clinical trials, improving the objective response rate and progression-free survival of patients, and are expected to improve overall survival. An in-depth analysis of the mechanism of action and clinical trial progress of these novel targeted drugs for EGFR ex20ins-mutated NSCLC can offer new therapeutic strategies for patients with EGFR ex20ins-mutated NSCLC.

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