1.Scoping review of medication-related risk factors for falls in older adults
Liyu QIN ; Xufeng LONG ; Hongya CAO ; Keyuan LIANG ; Mingmei HUANG ; Hongliang ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2026;37(7):960-964
OBJECTIVE To systematically review medication-related risk factors for falls in older adults, to provide references for ensuring medication safety among older adults. METHODS A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and CNKI for relevant literature published from database inception to November 1, 2025. Relevant studies on medication-related falls in older adults, both domestic and international, were included. Drug factors influencing falls in older adults were summarized and analyzed. RESULTS A total of 22 studies were included. Four major classes of fall-risk-increasing drugs were identified: psychotropic medications [12 studies, odds ratio (OR) range 1.500-5.790], cardiovascular system drugs (5 studies, OR range 1.236-4.784), analgesics (3 studies, OR range 1.500-4.490), and hypoglycemic agents (3 studies, OR range 2.070-2.751). Additionally, anticholinergic burden (1 study, OR was 2.610) and polypharmacy (7 studies, OR range 2.902-25.897 for the use of ≥4 medications) were identified as significant risk factors for falls. CONCLUSIONS Falls in older adults are significantly associated with psychotropic medications, cardiovascular system drugs, analgesics, and hypoglycemic agents, among which psychotropic medications pose the highest risk. Anticholinergic burden and polypharmacy are also important risk factors. In clinical practice, interventions should be implemented through deprescribing and risk monitoring to effectively reduce the risk of falls in older adults.
2.Establishment of a DNA quantitation method based on DTT-crystal violet
Yuqin YE ; Huang CAO ; Xufeng WU ; Yao TAN ; Quanfu MA
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2025;46(13):1575-1580
Objective To establish a DNA quantitation method based on dithiothreitol(DTT)-crystal vio-let.Methods DTT was used to decolorize crystal violet,mixed with different concentrations of λ-DNA and salmon sperm DNA standard samples or concentration standard samples,and the absorbance was read at 595 nm wavelength by microplate reader,and compared with the results of ultraviolet absorbance method.DTT-crystal violet method and ultraviolet absorbance method were used to compare the concentration of plasmid samples and the concentration of genomic DNA samples of cervical exfoliated cells.The protein tolerance of the two methods was assessed by simulating protein contaminants with bovine serum albumin(BSA).Results In the quantification of λ-DNA and salmon sperm DNA,the DTT-crystal violet method had a robust linear correlation between the absorbance at 595 nm and DNA concentration(r2>0.95),and the measured concentrations of the standard samples were not significantly different from the theoretical concentrations of the prepared standard samples(P>0.05).There was no significant difference in the concentration of plasmid samples measured by DTT-crystal violet method and ultraviolet absorption method(P>0.05).The concen-tration of DNA samples from cervical exfoliated cells measured by ultraviolet absorption method was positive-ly correlated with that by DTT-crystal violet method(r=0.94,P<0.01).The concentration of the standard sample containing BSA 1 μg/μL measured by ultraviolet absorption method was higher than that of the con-trol sample,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.01),whereas the DTT-crystal violet method was not significantly affected(P>0.05).Conclusion DTT-crystal violet method has obvious advantages over the existing DNA quantitation method,and is suitable for DNA quantitative analysis in scientific research and clinic.
3.Clinical features and prognostic risk assessment of pediatric sepsis
Xufeng LI ; Linyue SUI ; Taichuan HUANG ; Zhuanggui CHEN ; Yun CAI
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;59(11):1906-1915
Objective:To analyze the epidemiological features of pediatric sepsis in the Kashgar region and investigate factors associated with its prognosis, thereby providing evidence for implementing regional public health prevention and control policies.Methods:A single-center, retrospective observational study was conducted on the clinical data of pediatric sepsis patients admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) of The First People′s Hospital of Kashgar between January 2022 and December 2023. For the assessment of clinical outcomes, this study utilized a composite endpoint comprising "length of hospital stay and survival status", classifying patients into two groups: Group A (survived with hospital stay <28 days) and Group B (hospital stay ≥28 days or in-hospital mortality). Univariate and binary logistic regression analyses were performed to identify independent risk factors associated with prognosis.Results:This study included a total of 79 pediatric patients with sepsis, with an age range of 1 month to 14 years and a median age of 8 months. Males accounted for 62.0% (49 males, 30 females). The rates of comorbid septic shock, sepsis-associated encephalopathy, and acute kidney injury were 73.4% (58/79), 24.1% (19/79), and 16.5% (13/79), respectively. The primary site of infection was the gastrointestinal tract, accounting for 34.2% (27/79), followed by the respiratory tract at 30.4% (24/79). Pathogens were detected in 59.5% (47/79) of the patients, with Staphylococcus aureus identified in 11 cases, Acinetobacter baumannii and Escherichia coli in 6 cases each, Klebsiella pneumoniae in 5 cases, and Candida albicans in 3 cases. The mechanical ventilation rate was 59.5% (47/79). The total hospital length of stay ranged from 1 to 55 days, with a median of 14 days, while the ICU length of stay ranged from 1 to 29 days, with a median of 6 days. In-hospital mortality occurred in 15 cases (19.0%). Group A comprised 56 patients (70.9%), and Group B comprised 23 patients (29.1%). Univariate analysis revealed that Group A had significantly higher mean arterial pressure (MAP), pediatric critical illness score (PCIS), and Glasgow coma scale (GCS) (all P<0.05), and significantly lower pediatric risk of mortality Ⅲ (PRISM Ⅲ), pediatric logistic organ dysfunction-2 (PELOD-2), lactate levels, pediatric multiple organ dysfunction score (P-MODS), pediatric sequential organ failure assessment (pSOFA), septic shock rate, and mechanical ventilation rate compared to Group B (all P<0.05). Binary logistic regression analysis identified a high PELOD-2 score ( OR: 1.38, 95% CI: 1.16-1.64, P<0.001) as an independent risk factor for poor prognosis, while a high GCS ( OR: 0.81, 95% CI: 0.74-0.88, P<0.001) served as a protective factor against poor prognosis. The combination of PELOD2 and GCS demonstrated good predictive ability for in-hospital outcomes in pediatric sepsis patients, with an area under the ROC curve of 0.82 (95% CI: 0.72-0.92). Conclusion:In children with sepsis in the Kashgar region, gastrointestinal tract infection represents the most common source of infection. Elevated PELOD-2 scores and reduced GCS are both indicative of a poorer prognosis, and a combined model integrating these two scoring systems may serve as a valuable tool for prognostic assessment.
4.Applied advances of AI in radiotherapy for cervical cancer
Rongyao CHEN ; Qianjian WU ; Meiyan LI ; Caihua LIN ; Junmei HUANG ; Xufeng GUO
China Medical Equipment 2025;22(9):143-149
Radiotherapy is main method in treating cervical cancer,and the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence(AI)technique is providing entirely new solutions for radiotherapy for cervical cancer.The AI means that is represented by deep learning is deeply integrating into the whole process of diagnosis,treatment and management for cervical cancer,which can promote intelligent and precise development of radiotherapy workflows.Currently,the applied cores of AI in radiotherapy for cervical cancer include image registration,target delineation,optimization of radiotherapy planning and risk assessment,which can significantly enhance efficiency and precision of treatment.But,AI is facing some challenges in clinical applications include data quality,and algorithm's robustness and interpretability at the same time.Depended on the above analyses,this paper systematically reviewed the frontier applications and progress in practice of AI in radiotherapy for cervical cancer,which especially analyzed technical advantages and limitations of AI in key link,and explored its development path and coping strategy in clinical promotion and standard application in future.It is purpose to provide theoretical references for clinical practice of precise and accurate radiotherapy for cervical cancer.
5.Clinical features and prognostic risk assessment of pediatric sepsis
Xufeng LI ; Linyue SUI ; Taichuan HUANG ; Zhuanggui CHEN ; Yun CAI
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;59(11):1906-1915
Objective:To analyze the epidemiological features of pediatric sepsis in the Kashgar region and investigate factors associated with its prognosis, thereby providing evidence for implementing regional public health prevention and control policies.Methods:A single-center, retrospective observational study was conducted on the clinical data of pediatric sepsis patients admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) of The First People′s Hospital of Kashgar between January 2022 and December 2023. For the assessment of clinical outcomes, this study utilized a composite endpoint comprising "length of hospital stay and survival status", classifying patients into two groups: Group A (survived with hospital stay <28 days) and Group B (hospital stay ≥28 days or in-hospital mortality). Univariate and binary logistic regression analyses were performed to identify independent risk factors associated with prognosis.Results:This study included a total of 79 pediatric patients with sepsis, with an age range of 1 month to 14 years and a median age of 8 months. Males accounted for 62.0% (49 males, 30 females). The rates of comorbid septic shock, sepsis-associated encephalopathy, and acute kidney injury were 73.4% (58/79), 24.1% (19/79), and 16.5% (13/79), respectively. The primary site of infection was the gastrointestinal tract, accounting for 34.2% (27/79), followed by the respiratory tract at 30.4% (24/79). Pathogens were detected in 59.5% (47/79) of the patients, with Staphylococcus aureus identified in 11 cases, Acinetobacter baumannii and Escherichia coli in 6 cases each, Klebsiella pneumoniae in 5 cases, and Candida albicans in 3 cases. The mechanical ventilation rate was 59.5% (47/79). The total hospital length of stay ranged from 1 to 55 days, with a median of 14 days, while the ICU length of stay ranged from 1 to 29 days, with a median of 6 days. In-hospital mortality occurred in 15 cases (19.0%). Group A comprised 56 patients (70.9%), and Group B comprised 23 patients (29.1%). Univariate analysis revealed that Group A had significantly higher mean arterial pressure (MAP), pediatric critical illness score (PCIS), and Glasgow coma scale (GCS) (all P<0.05), and significantly lower pediatric risk of mortality Ⅲ (PRISM Ⅲ), pediatric logistic organ dysfunction-2 (PELOD-2), lactate levels, pediatric multiple organ dysfunction score (P-MODS), pediatric sequential organ failure assessment (pSOFA), septic shock rate, and mechanical ventilation rate compared to Group B (all P<0.05). Binary logistic regression analysis identified a high PELOD-2 score ( OR: 1.38, 95% CI: 1.16-1.64, P<0.001) as an independent risk factor for poor prognosis, while a high GCS ( OR: 0.81, 95% CI: 0.74-0.88, P<0.001) served as a protective factor against poor prognosis. The combination of PELOD2 and GCS demonstrated good predictive ability for in-hospital outcomes in pediatric sepsis patients, with an area under the ROC curve of 0.82 (95% CI: 0.72-0.92). Conclusion:In children with sepsis in the Kashgar region, gastrointestinal tract infection represents the most common source of infection. Elevated PELOD-2 scores and reduced GCS are both indicative of a poorer prognosis, and a combined model integrating these two scoring systems may serve as a valuable tool for prognostic assessment.
6.Applied advances of AI in radiotherapy for cervical cancer
Rongyao CHEN ; Qianjian WU ; Meiyan LI ; Caihua LIN ; Junmei HUANG ; Xufeng GUO
China Medical Equipment 2025;22(9):143-149
Radiotherapy is main method in treating cervical cancer,and the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence(AI)technique is providing entirely new solutions for radiotherapy for cervical cancer.The AI means that is represented by deep learning is deeply integrating into the whole process of diagnosis,treatment and management for cervical cancer,which can promote intelligent and precise development of radiotherapy workflows.Currently,the applied cores of AI in radiotherapy for cervical cancer include image registration,target delineation,optimization of radiotherapy planning and risk assessment,which can significantly enhance efficiency and precision of treatment.But,AI is facing some challenges in clinical applications include data quality,and algorithm's robustness and interpretability at the same time.Depended on the above analyses,this paper systematically reviewed the frontier applications and progress in practice of AI in radiotherapy for cervical cancer,which especially analyzed technical advantages and limitations of AI in key link,and explored its development path and coping strategy in clinical promotion and standard application in future.It is purpose to provide theoretical references for clinical practice of precise and accurate radiotherapy for cervical cancer.
7.Preparation process for initiating extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation in hospital: best evidence summary
Pengcheng WANG ; Di WANG ; Xueli JI ; Li ZHANG ; Xihua HUANG ; Yangchun ZHANG ; Na MA ; Weinan ZHANG ; Xufeng CHEN
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2024;40(5):365-371
Objective:To retrieve, evaluate and integrate the evidence related to the preparation process for initiating extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation in hospital, so as to provide reference for clinical implementation of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation.Methods:According to the evidence-based nursing method and the 6S evidence model, guidelines, clinical decisions, expert consensus, systematic review and other literatures related to the preparation process for initiating extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation in hospital were searched from National Guideline Clearinghouse, Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, and other websites, UpToDate, The Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase, CNKI, Wanfang and other databases. The retrieval date limit was from the establishment of the database to May 20, 2023. Researchers assessed the quality of the included articles, and extracted and summarized the evidence that met the quality standards.Results:A total of 11 articles were included, including 2 guidelines, 6 expert consensuses, 1 systematic review and 2 quasi-experimental studies. A total of 18 pieces of evidences were summarized from 6 aspects, including medical conditions, team building, materials management, operation mechanism, pre-initiating treatment and initiating judgment.Conclusions:This study summarizes the evidence of preparation process for initiating extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation in hospital, which can provide reference for promoting the implementation of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Future studies still need to focus on team building, personnel training and assessment, and optimisation of the management system, so as to improve the efficiency and readiness of treatment.
8.Calcium phosphate combined with recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 in repair and reconstruction of tibial infectious bone defects
Xufeng JIA ; Miao LONG ; Guangping HUANG ; Qing ZHONG ; Zhaoyao ZHANG ; Yuxin QI ; Peng TIAN ; Ping LI ; Yuchi CHEN
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2024;28(17):2625-2630
BACKGROUND:Although the clinical application of Masquelet technology has achieved extensive success,the research on optimizing all aspects of Masquelet technology is still being carried out.The focus of doctors is to speed up bone healing and shorten bone healing time after bone grafting. OBJECTIVE:To observe the effect of calcium phosphate combined with recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 in repairing tibial infectious bone defects. METHODS:Thirty-one patients with tibial infectious bone defects were selected from The People's Hospital of Jianyang City from June 2017 to June 2022.They were treated with the Masquelet membrane induction technique.During the second stage of operation,they were divided into a control group(n=15)and a study group(n=16)according to different bone graft materials.Patients in the control group were implanted with autologous bone/allogeneic bone particles,and those in the study group were implanted with calcium phosphate combined with recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2/autologous bone particles.Six months after the second stage operation,peripheral blood inflammatory indexes such as white blood cell count,C-reactive protein,and erythrocyte sedimentation rate were detected.Imaging bone healing time,bone healing X-ray score,bone defect healing classification,and adjacent joint function were recorded.The presence of nail track infection,implant absorption,pain,and infection in the bone extraction area were observed. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)White blood cell count,erythrocyte sedimentation rate,and C-reactive protein levels of the two groups 6 months after the second stage operation were significantly lower than those before the first stage operation(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in each index between the two groups(P>0.05).(2)Bone healing time in the study group was shorter than that in the control group(P<0.05).(3)The Samantha X-ray score of the study group 6 months after the second stage operation was higher than that of the control group(P<0.05).The excellent and good rate of bone defect healing and adjacent joint function of the study group was higher than that of the control group(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the recurrence rate and complication rate between the two groups(P>0.05).(4)These findings indicate that the effect of calcium phosphate combined with recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 during the second stage operation of the Masquelet membrane induction technique in the treatment of tibial infectious bone defect is good and safe.
9.Application of remote fundus image reading training in improving the diagnostic ability of ophthalmologists in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
Xufeng ZHAO ; Xiuyan MA ; Xuejing LI ; Li QIN ; Lina SUO ; Wenping MA ; Shihao LI ; Jiaxing CHEN ; Yaxin YANG ; Xinxia LI ; Tao XIE ; Juan LI ; Yuanshan XIONG ; Zhiyong WU ; Zhihuai CHANG ; Mowen FANG ; Ting WANG ; Hong LIU ; Pengju MA ; Pengpeng LIU ; Jing RAN ; Di YANG ; Changle XUE ; Zhen XIE ; Zhao FAN ; Yang WANG ; Peng LEI ; Qingjiang HUANG ; Bing LI ; Shi FENG ; Zhangwanyu WEI ; Yishuang MAO ; Weihong YU ; Linjun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases 2024;40(12):941-946
Objective:To explore the feasibility and effect of remote medical education model using online film reading training to improve the ability of ophthalmologists in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (hereinafter referred to as "Xinjiang Region" ) in diagnosing fundus diseases.Methods:The three-level film reading training system of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps system division hospital-Corps Hospital-Peking Union Medical College Hospital was established. From June 2022 to January 2023, 4 159 posterior color fundus images were continuously collected from Department of Ophthalmology of Xinjiang Corps Hospital and 4 divisional hospitals in the Corps medical system. Among them, hypertensive retinopathy, diabetic retinopathy, exudative age-related macular degeneration (AMD), atrophic AMD and retinal vein occlusion were 3 073, 651, 43, 186 and 206 cases, respectively. The images were divided into 3 rounds (first, second and last) according to the proportion of diseases. The doctors who participated in the training (hereinafter referred to as the "training") were 15 ophthalmologists from the Corps Hospital of Xinjiang Region and the division hospital of the Corps system. There were 7 male and 8 female. Age was (38.1±4.0) years. The titles of senior, deputy senior, intermediate and junior are 1, 6, 5 and 3 respectively; Bachelor's degree and master's degree are 13 and 2 respectively. The working time of fundus disease specialty was (9.6±3.3) years. The film reading system training was conducted before the first round of labeling, and after each round of film reading, the doctors of Peking Union Medical College Hospital gave feedback and explanation on the film reading results. The diagnostic consistency, sensitivity and specificity were compared by paired sample t test. Spearman or Pearson correlation analysis was conducted between the improvement of diagnostic level and professional title, education, age and working hours of ocular fundus disease. Results:All the participating doctors completed the first, second and last reading. After each round of film reading, the film reading summary was carried out for 2 hours. The average diagnostic agreement rates of participating physicians were 53.0%, 67.0% and 75.0%, respectively. The sensitivity and specificity were 0.38, 0.69, 054 and 0.66, 0.85, 0.96, respectively. There was significant difference between the first and last examination ( P<0.001). The sensitivity of the second reading was significantly higher than that of the first reading, and the sensitivity of the last reading was significantly lower than that of the second reading, with statistical significance ( P<0.05). The specificity of the second reading was significantly higher than that of the first reading, and the last reading was significantly higher than that of the second reading, with statistical significance ( P<0.05). There was no significant correlation ( P>0.05) between the improvement of diagnostic level of participating physicians and educational background ( Rho=0.07), professional title ( Rho=0.13), age ( r=0.20), and working time of ophthalmofundus disease specialty ( r=0.26). Conclusions:Relying on the three-level online telemedicine training, it can improve the ability of ophthalmologists in Xinjiang region to diagnose fundus diseases. The preliminary telemedicine education model has demonstrated potential for feasibility and effectiveness in remote areas with inadequate medical resources.
10.Application of remote fundus image reading training in improving the diagnostic ability of ophthalmologists in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
Xufeng ZHAO ; Xiuyan MA ; Xuejing LI ; Li QIN ; Lina SUO ; Wenping MA ; Shihao LI ; Jiaxing CHEN ; Yaxin YANG ; Xinxia LI ; Tao XIE ; Juan LI ; Yuanshan XIONG ; Zhiyong WU ; Zhihuai CHANG ; Mowen FANG ; Ting WANG ; Hong LIU ; Pengju MA ; Pengpeng LIU ; Jing RAN ; Di YANG ; Changle XUE ; Zhen XIE ; Zhao FAN ; Yang WANG ; Peng LEI ; Qingjiang HUANG ; Bing LI ; Shi FENG ; Zhangwanyu WEI ; Yishuang MAO ; Weihong YU ; Linjun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases 2024;40(12):941-946
Objective:To explore the feasibility and effect of remote medical education model using online film reading training to improve the ability of ophthalmologists in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (hereinafter referred to as "Xinjiang Region" ) in diagnosing fundus diseases.Methods:The three-level film reading training system of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps system division hospital-Corps Hospital-Peking Union Medical College Hospital was established. From June 2022 to January 2023, 4 159 posterior color fundus images were continuously collected from Department of Ophthalmology of Xinjiang Corps Hospital and 4 divisional hospitals in the Corps medical system. Among them, hypertensive retinopathy, diabetic retinopathy, exudative age-related macular degeneration (AMD), atrophic AMD and retinal vein occlusion were 3 073, 651, 43, 186 and 206 cases, respectively. The images were divided into 3 rounds (first, second and last) according to the proportion of diseases. The doctors who participated in the training (hereinafter referred to as the "training") were 15 ophthalmologists from the Corps Hospital of Xinjiang Region and the division hospital of the Corps system. There were 7 male and 8 female. Age was (38.1±4.0) years. The titles of senior, deputy senior, intermediate and junior are 1, 6, 5 and 3 respectively; Bachelor's degree and master's degree are 13 and 2 respectively. The working time of fundus disease specialty was (9.6±3.3) years. The film reading system training was conducted before the first round of labeling, and after each round of film reading, the doctors of Peking Union Medical College Hospital gave feedback and explanation on the film reading results. The diagnostic consistency, sensitivity and specificity were compared by paired sample t test. Spearman or Pearson correlation analysis was conducted between the improvement of diagnostic level and professional title, education, age and working hours of ocular fundus disease. Results:All the participating doctors completed the first, second and last reading. After each round of film reading, the film reading summary was carried out for 2 hours. The average diagnostic agreement rates of participating physicians were 53.0%, 67.0% and 75.0%, respectively. The sensitivity and specificity were 0.38, 0.69, 054 and 0.66, 0.85, 0.96, respectively. There was significant difference between the first and last examination ( P<0.001). The sensitivity of the second reading was significantly higher than that of the first reading, and the sensitivity of the last reading was significantly lower than that of the second reading, with statistical significance ( P<0.05). The specificity of the second reading was significantly higher than that of the first reading, and the last reading was significantly higher than that of the second reading, with statistical significance ( P<0.05). There was no significant correlation ( P>0.05) between the improvement of diagnostic level of participating physicians and educational background ( Rho=0.07), professional title ( Rho=0.13), age ( r=0.20), and working time of ophthalmofundus disease specialty ( r=0.26). Conclusions:Relying on the three-level online telemedicine training, it can improve the ability of ophthalmologists in Xinjiang region to diagnose fundus diseases. The preliminary telemedicine education model has demonstrated potential for feasibility and effectiveness in remote areas with inadequate medical resources.

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