1.Reporting Status of Clinical Practice Guideline Protocols: A Systematic Analysis
Huayu ZHANG ; Xufei LUO ; Hui LIU ; Qi ZHOU ; Yishan QIN ; Ye WANG ; Yuanyuan YAO ; Haodong LI ; Xiaohui WANG ; Yaolong CHEN
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2026;17(1):255-262
To systematically analyzed the reporting status of core elements in publicly available clinical practice guideline(hereafter referred to as "guideline") protocols published domestically and internationally over the past decade, identified existing problems, and provided evidence to inform the standardized writing and publication of future guideline protocols. A systematic search was conducted in Chinese and English databases for clinical practice guideline protocols published during the past ten years. The basic characteristics and reporting of core elements—including registration information, conflict of interest management, evidence grading, development process and timeline planning, as well as dissemination and implementation—were extracted and analyzed. Chi-square tests were performed to explore associations between protocol characteristics and the reporting of core elements. A total of 94 guideline protocols were included, of which 67 were in Chinese(71.28%) and 27 were in English(28.72%). Overall, 82.98% of the guideline protocols were registered, 92.55% reported management of conflicts of interest, 97.87% reported evidence searching, 88.30% reported evidence grading, and 89.36% described dissemination and implementation strategies. However, only 55.32% reported the guideline development process, and merely 23.40% reported timeline planning. Further analysis indicated that the reporting of registration, evidence searching, development process, and timeline planning was associated with year of publication. Differences were observed between domestic and international guidelines in reporting registration, conflict of interest management, development process, time planning, and dissemination and implementation. Guidelines intended for development exhibited higher reporting rates for registration, development process, and dissemination and implementation compared to those planned for updating or adaptation. Although current guideline protocols demonstrate relatively adequate reporting of methodological elements, deficiencies remain in development process and timeline planning. Future efforts should focus on promoting the publication and standardized reporting of guideline protocols, enhancing the international recognition of registration platforms, and strengthening the development process and timeline planning to advance the scientific rigor and transparency of guideline development.
2.STAR Guideline Terminology (I): Planning and Launching
Zhewei LI ; Qianling SHI ; Hui LIU ; Xufei LUO ; Zijun WANG ; Jinhui TIAN ; Long GE ; Yaolong CHEN
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2025;16(1):216-223
To develop a guideline terminology system and promote its standardization, thereby enhancing medical staff's accurate understanding and correct application of guidelines. A systematic search was conducted for guideline development manuals and method ological literature (as of October 25, 2024). After screening, relevant terms from the guideline planning and launching stages were extracted and standardized. The term list and definitions were finalized through discussion and evaluation at a consensus conference. A total of 36 guideline manuals and 14 method ological articles were included, and 27 core terms were identified. The standardization of guideline terminology is essential for improving guideline quality, facilitating interdisciplinary communication, and enhancing other related aspects. It is recommended that efforts to advance the standardization and continuous updating of the terminology system should be prioritized in the future to support the high-quality development of guidelines.
3.NRF2 nuclear translocation and interaction with DUSP1 regulate the osteogenic differentiation of murine mandibular osteoblasts stimulated with Porphyromonas gingivalis lipopolysaccharide.
Xufei YU ; Jiaqi BAO ; Yingming WEI ; Yuting YANG ; Wenlin YUAN ; Lili CHEN ; Zhongxiu WANG
Journal of Zhejiang University. Science. B 2025;26(9):881-896
BACKGROUND: Periodontitis is characterized by alveolar bone resorption, aggravated by osteoblast dysfunction, and associated with intracellular oxidative stress linked to the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2) level. We evaluated the molecular mechanism of periodontitis onset and development and the role of NRF2 in osteogenic differentiation. METHODS: Primary murine mandibular osteoblasts were extracted and exposed to Porphyromonas gingivalis lipopolysaccharide (Pg-LPS) or other stimuli. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) and 5,5',6,6'-tetrachloro-1,1',3,3'-tetraethylbenzimidazolylcarbocyanine iodide (JC-1) staining were used to detect intracellular oxidative stress. Alkaline phosphatase staining and alizarin red S staining were used to detect the osteogenic differentiation of osteoblasts. Immunofluorescence and western blotting were used to determine the changes in the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway and related molecule activities. Immunofluorescence colocalization and co-immunoprecipitation were performed to examine the nuclear translocation of NRF2 and its interaction with dual-specific phosphatase 1 (DUSP1) in cells. RESULTS: Ligated tissue samples showed higher alveolar bone resorption rate and lower NRF2 level than healthy periodontal tissue samples. Pg-LPS increased intracellular oxidative stress levels and inhibited osteogenic differentiation, whereas changes in NRF2 expression were correlated with changes in the oxidative stress and osteogenesis rate. NRF2 promoted the dephosphorylation of the MAPK pathway by nuclear translocation and the upregulation of DUSP1 expression, thus enhancing the osteogenic differentiation capacity of mandibular osteoblasts. The interaction between NRF2 and DUSP1 was observed. CONCLUSIONS: NRF2 and its nuclear translocation can regulate the osteogenic differentiation of mandibular osteoblasts under Pg-LPS conditions by interacting with DUSP1 in a process linked to the MAPK pathway. These findings form the basis of periodontitis treatment.
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NF-E2-Related Factor 2/physiology*
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Lipopolysaccharides/pharmacology*
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Osteoblasts/drug effects*
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Mice
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Porphyromonas gingivalis/chemistry*
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Cell Differentiation
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Osteogenesis
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Dual Specificity Phosphatase 1/metabolism*
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Mandible/cytology*
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Reactive Oxygen Species/metabolism*
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Oxidative Stress
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Periodontitis/metabolism*
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Cells, Cultured
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Male
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Cell Nucleus/metabolism*
4.Advances in the application of Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG in pediatric digestive system diseases
Gaojie LIU ; Xufei WANG ; Yizhong WANG ; Ting ZHANG
International Journal of Pediatrics 2025;52(1):1-5
Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG is one of the most studied probiotic strains,characterized by high acid resistance,high bile salt resistance,and strong adhesion.The main functions of Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG include enhancing intestinal barrier function,inhibiting pathogen adhesion,regulating the body's immune system,which make it effective in treating and preventing gastrointestinal diseases in children and adults.This article reviewes the application research progress of Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG in the treatment of common pediatric digestive system diseases such as necrotizing enterocolitis,infantile colic,non-alcoholic fatty liver disease,inflammatory bowel disease,antibiotic associated diarrhea,irritable bowel syndrome,and acute gastroenteritis in children.
5.Association of serum γ-glutamyltransferase with stroke severity and outcome in patients with acute ischemic stroke
Ruining DAI ; Xufei HOU ; Run MIAO ; Aimei WU ; Chi ZHANG ; Ping WANG
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2025;33(4):246-251
Objective:To investigate the association of serum γ-glutamyltransferase (GGT) with stroke severity and outcome in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS).Methods:Patients with AIS admitted to the Department of Neurology, Hefei Second People's Hospital (Guangde Road Branch) from January 2023 to December 2023 were included retrospectively. According to the baseline National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score, the patients were divided into mild stroke group (≤8) and moderate to severe stroke group (>8); According to the modified Rankin Scale score at 3 months after onset, the patients were divided into a good outcome group (0-2) and a poor outcome group (>2). Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to determine the independent influencing factors of stroke severity and outcome, and the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to evaluate the predictive value of serum GGT for poor outcome. Results:A total of 136 patients with AIS were included, with 42 patients (30.88%) in the mild stroke group and 94 (69.12%) in the moderate to severe stroke group; 80 patients (58.82%) in the good outcome group and 56 (41.18%) in the poor outcome group. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that higher serum GGT was an independent related factor for moderate to severe stroke (odds ratio [ OR] 1.075, 95% confidence interval [ CI] 1.017-1.135; P<0.05) and poor outcome ( OR 1.131, 95% CI 1.069-1.197; P<0.05). The ROC curve analysis showed that the area under the curve for predicting poor outcome by serum GGT was 0.820 (95% CI 0.747-0.892). Conclusion:Serum GGT is significantly correlated with the severity of stroke in patients with AIS, and has certain predictive value for poor short-term outcome.
6.Imaging findings of papillary tumor of the pineal region and literature review
Xufei ZHANG ; Lining WANG ; Jie GAO ; Jianxin HU ; Chenyang LIANG ; Mingwang ZHU
Journal of Practical Radiology 2024;40(3):352-355
Objective To investigate the imaging features of papillary tumor of the pineal region(PTPR).Methods The ima-ging data of 10 patients with PTPR confirmed by operation and pathology were analyzed retrospectively.Results All lesions were located in the posterior commissure area of the posterior inferior wall of the third ventricle.All lesions were heterogeneously hyper-intensity on T1WI and hyperintensity on T2WI.Multiple small cysts or microcapsules signal intensity were observed within the tumor.Of all 10 lesions,there were 9 lesions with high signal intensity within or at the edge of the lesion on T1WI.All lesions showed restricted diffusion.All 10 cases showed uneven and obvious enhancement patterns.Midbrain tectum was compressed and moved backward in 5 cases,moved downward in 2 cases,moved forward and downward in 1 case,and was not clearly displayed in other 2 cases.One case was disseminated and 1 case was hyperperfusion.There were all 10 cases with obstructive hydrocephalus and equal or slightly high density on CT imaging,and 4 cases with calcification.Conclusion Imaging characteristics of PTPR included the lesions centered on the posterior commissure,compressed tectum with backward and downward,multiple small cysts or micro-capsules components within the tumor,hyperintensity on T1WI,and uneven and obvious enhancement patterns.
7.Analysis of the Current Status of China's Adaptation Guidelines
Ling WANG ; Yaxuan REN ; Xufei LUO ; Di ZHU ; Zhewei LI ; Ye WANG ; Bingyi WANG ; Huayu ZHANG ; Shu YANG ; Yaolong CHEN
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2024;15(1):192-201
8.How to Correctly Understand and Use the Low-quality Evidence to Formulate Recommendations in Guidelines
Qianling SHI ; Hui LIU ; Zijun WANG ; Xufei LUO ; Bingyi WANG ; Nan YANG ; Wenbo MENG ; Yaolong CHEN
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2024;15(3):676-685
The essence of clinical practice guidelines lies in their recommendations. It is common to find strong recommendations supported by low-quality evidence in current published guidelines. There is a typical misunderstanding among medical professionals that without high-quality evidence, it is impossible to develop high-quality guidelines or only expert consensus can be developed. Based on the GRADE approach, this paper explains the concept and clinical significance of low-quality evidence, and introduces the methods for formulating recommendations based on low-quality evidence in guidelines, with the aim to provide reference for guideline developers and users in China.
9.The Differences and Connections Among Expert Evidence, Expert Opinion and Expert Consensus in the Development of Guidelines
Di ZHU ; Xufei LUO ; Zijun WANG ; Qianling SHI ; Haodong LI ; Ye WANG ; Yaolong CHEN
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2024;15(4):936-941
Expert evidence, expert opinion, and expert consensus are frequently mentioned and used in the process of guideline development. However, due to the lack of clear definitions and standards, there is confusion and misuse among the three in practice. This paper clarifies the meanings, current status, differences, and connections of expert evidence, expert opinion, and expert consensus in the development of guidelines, aiming to provide a reference for guideline developers in China.
10.The Impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence on the Development, Evaluation, and Application of Clinical Practice Guidelines
Xufei LUO ; Han LYU ; Zaiwei SONG ; Hui LIU ; Zhixiang WANG ; Haodong LI ; Ye WANG ; Di ZHU ; Lu ZHANG ; Yaolong CHEN
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2024;15(5):1173-1181
Generative artificial intelligence (GAI) refers to AI technology capable of generating new content such as text, images, or audio from training data. GAI tools not only demonstrate rapid and efficient potential in literature screening, data extraction, and literature appraisal in systematic reviews, but can also be used for guideline evaluation and dissemination, enhancing the readability and promotion efficiency of guidelines. However, the accuracy of content generated by GAI tools, the rationality of cited evidence, the level of evidence, and the reliability of data still need verification. Additionally, data privacy protection and ethical issues are challenges that need to be addressed. This article aims to overview the current status of GAI tools in the formulation, evaluation, dissemination, and implementation of guidelines, explore the feasibility and new models of GAI tools in the field of guidelines, and improve the efficiency and quality of guideline formulation to better serve guideline developers and users.

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