1.Compact Fundus Imaging System Using Shack-Hartmann Wavefront Sensing for High-speed Auto-focus
Zhe-Kai LIN ; Long CHEN ; Geng-Yong ZHENG ; Jin-Tian HUANG ; Jia-Xin DONG ; Shang-Pan YANG ; Wen-Zheng DING ; Ding-An HAN ; Xue-Hua WANG ; Ya-Guang ZENG
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2026;53(4):1076-1086
ObjectiveThe widespread adoption of portable fundus cameras for primary care and community screening is hindered by limitations in current autofocus(AF) technologies. Image-based methods relying on sharpness evaluation require iterative searches, resulting in slow convergence, while projection-based techniques are susceptible to optical artifacts and calibration errors. To address these challenges, this study introduces a novel AF system based on direct wavefront sensing, designed to deliver simultaneous high speed, high precision, and operational robustness within the compact form factor essential for portable ophthalmic devices. MethodsOur approach fundamentally reimagines the AF process by directly measuring the ocular wavefront aberration. We developed a custom portable fundus camera integrating a miniaturized Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensor (SHWS) into the optical path. An 850 nm laser diode projects a point source onto the retina via oblique illumination to minimize corneal reflections. Light scattered from this spot carries the eye’s refractive error through the imaging optics and is directed to the SHWS, positioned at a plane optically conjugate to the primary color CMOS imaging sensor. A microlens array within the SHWS samples the incident wavefront, generating a pattern of focal spots on a CCD. Real-time centroid analysis of these spots provides a map of local wavefront slopes. These measurements are processed through a singular value decomposition (SVD) algorithm to fit a Zernike polynomial basis set, enabling real-time reconstruction of the wavefront phase. The defocus component (S) is extracted from the second-order Zernike coefficients, providing a direct, quantitative measure of the refractive error in diopters. This value serves as a precise error signal in a closed-loop control system, which commands a voice-coil actuated focusing lens to its null position in a single, deterministic step, eliminating the need for iterative search algorithms. ResultsComprehensive evaluation demonstrated the system’s high performance. Testing on a calibrated model eye (OEMI-7) established a highly linear relationship between the computed defocus S and the focusing lens position across a ±20 Diopter (D) compensation range, achievable within a 5 mm mechanical travel. The system achieved a focusing precision of 0.08 D, corresponding to an 18-fold improvement over a conventional projection spot-size method tested under identical conditions. The total focus acquisition time, encompassing wavefront measurement, computation, and lens actuation, averaged under 0.5 s. Clinical validation with 25 human volunteers (50 eyes, refractive range -15 D to +10 D) confirmed practical efficacy. The wavefront-sensing AF succeeded in 92% of attempts with a mean time of 0.5 s, substantially outperforming a projection-based benchmark which achieved only a 32% success rate with an average time of 4.25 s. The system provided instantaneous directional guidance and maintained stability during minor ocular movements. Objective assessment of image quality, via amplitude contrast of retinal vasculature, showed consistent and significant enhancement following AF correction across the entire tested diopter range. ConclusionThis work successfully implements and validates a direct wavefront-sensing autofocus paradigm for portable fundus cameras. By directly quantifying and compensating for the optical defocus aberration, this method bypasses the fundamental limitations of image-processing and projection-based techniques, enabling rapid, precise, and deterministic diopter compensation. The developed system delivers an exceptional combination of a wide operational range (±20 D), high accuracy (0.08 D), fast convergence (0.5 s), and a compact physical footprint. This technology provides a practical and high-performance focusing solution capable of enhancing the reliability, throughput, and diagnostic utility of portable retinal imaging in large-scale screening applications. Future efforts will be directed towards system cost optimization and performance adaptation for diverse ocular conditions.
2.Application of VWF Antigen and Activity Testing Based on ABO Blood Group in Risk Assessment of Deep Vein Thrombosis
Bin YAN ; Tian-Xi HU ; Sha LI ; Jia-Wei LI ; Wei-Peng DU ; Hui-Xin ZOU ; Ya WANG ; Tao TAO
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2025;33(6):1688-1693
Objective:To explore the clinical value of plasma von Willebrand factor antigen(VWF:Ag)and VWF activity(VWF:GPIbM)based on ABO blood group in the risk assessment of deep vein thrombosis(DVT).Methods:A total of 163 patients with DVT who sought medical treatment from March 2021 to December 2022 were selected as the case group,and 135 healthy volunteers during the same period were selected as the control group.The differences of ABO blood groups,plasma VWF:Ag and VWF:GPIbM levels between the two groups were compared.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves were used to evaluate the clinical value of VWF testing in predicting DVT events.Logistic regression analysis was applied to identify risk factors for DVT.Results:The levels of plasma VWF:Ag and VWF:GPIbM in the DVT group were significantly higher than those in the control group both overall and across ABO blood type subgroups(P<0.01).Within the DVT group,the levels of plasma VWF:Ag and VWF:GPIbM in patients with non-O blood type were significantly higher than those with blood type O[VWF:Ag:219.74%±63.64%vs 162.21%±56.03%,P<0.01;VWF:GPIbM:228.10%(185.15%,249.10%)vs 148.25%(116.48%,225.48%),P<0.01].The area under the ROC curve(AUC)of VWF:Ag for predicting DVT events was 0.855,with a cut-off value of 142.4%,sensitivity of 82.2%and specificity of 72.6%;the AUC of VWF:GPIbM was 0.861,with a cut-off value of 141.2%,sensitivity of 84.7%,and specificity of 71.1%.Univariate analysis showed that both VWF:Ag and VWF:GPIbM were influencing factors for DVT events(P<0.05).Multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that VWF:Ag>142.4%(OR=13.961,95%CI:7.654-25.464,P<0.01)and VWF:GPIbM>141.2%(OR=17.615,95%CI:9.155-33.892,P<0.01)were independent risk factors for DVT events.Conclusion:Levels of VWF:Ag and VWF:GPIbM are significantly elevated in non-O blood type DVT patients.VWF:Ag>142.4%and VWF:GPIbM>141.2%are independent risk factors for DVT events.VWF testing based on ABO blood group aids in the precision prevention and control of DVT.
3.Study on the Application of Ultrasound Bone Knife Bone Window Technology Combined with Viscous Bone in Mandibular Cysts
Tian-yi LI ; Xin-feng ZHANG ; Ya-meng SI ; Xin-yu ZHANG ; Peng KOU ; Xuan WANG
Progress in Modern Biomedicine 2025;25(12):2024-2033
Objective:To investigate the clinical effect of ultrasound bone knife bone window technique combined with viscous bone in mandibular cysts and its impact on postoperative bone defect repair.Methods:60 patients with mandibular cysts who visited our hospital from January 2024 to June 2024 were selected as the study subjects,they were randomly divided into control group(30 cases)and experimental group(30 cases).The control group underwent traditional scraping surgery(without the use of bone defect repair materials).The experimental group used ultrasound bone knife bone window technology combined with adhesive bone treatment.The surgical time,postoperative visual pain simulation(VAS)score,intraoperative blood loss,postoperative swelling degree,and incidence of postoperative complications between the two groups were observed and compared.Bone defect repair was evaluated by cone beam computed tomography(CBCT)at 3 and 6 months postoperatively.Results:There was no significant difference in surgical time,intraoperative blood loss,postoperative swelling degree,and incidence of postoperative complications between the two groups(P>0.05).The VAS scores of both groups at 3 and 7 d postoperative were lower than those at 1 d postoperative(P<0.05),and the VAS score at 7 d postoperative was lower than that 3 d postoperative(P<0.05).The VAS scores in the experimental group were significantly lower than those in the control group at 1,3 and 7 d postoperative(P<0.05).The HU values and bone repair area ratio in the experimental group at 3 and 6 months postoperative were significantly higher than those in the control group(P<0.05),and the HU values and bone repair area ratio in the control group and experimental group at 6 months postoperative were significantly increased compared to those at 3 months postoperative(P<0.05).Conclusion:The combination of ultrasound bone knife bone window technology and adhesive bone treatment for mandibular cysts can significantly reduce postoperative pain,accelerate bone defect repair,and improve bone density and repair quality.Compared with traditional scraping surgery,the use of sticky bone has significant advantages in postoperative bone regeneration and does not significantly increase the risk of complications,making it of high clinical application value.
4.Study on the Application of Ultrasound Bone Knife Bone Window Technology Combined with Viscous Bone in Mandibular Cysts
Tian-yi LI ; Xin-feng ZHANG ; Ya-meng SI ; Xin-yu ZHANG ; Peng KOU ; Xuan WANG
Progress in Modern Biomedicine 2025;25(12):2024-2033
Objective:To investigate the clinical effect of ultrasound bone knife bone window technique combined with viscous bone in mandibular cysts and its impact on postoperative bone defect repair.Methods:60 patients with mandibular cysts who visited our hospital from January 2024 to June 2024 were selected as the study subjects,they were randomly divided into control group(30 cases)and experimental group(30 cases).The control group underwent traditional scraping surgery(without the use of bone defect repair materials).The experimental group used ultrasound bone knife bone window technology combined with adhesive bone treatment.The surgical time,postoperative visual pain simulation(VAS)score,intraoperative blood loss,postoperative swelling degree,and incidence of postoperative complications between the two groups were observed and compared.Bone defect repair was evaluated by cone beam computed tomography(CBCT)at 3 and 6 months postoperatively.Results:There was no significant difference in surgical time,intraoperative blood loss,postoperative swelling degree,and incidence of postoperative complications between the two groups(P>0.05).The VAS scores of both groups at 3 and 7 d postoperative were lower than those at 1 d postoperative(P<0.05),and the VAS score at 7 d postoperative was lower than that 3 d postoperative(P<0.05).The VAS scores in the experimental group were significantly lower than those in the control group at 1,3 and 7 d postoperative(P<0.05).The HU values and bone repair area ratio in the experimental group at 3 and 6 months postoperative were significantly higher than those in the control group(P<0.05),and the HU values and bone repair area ratio in the control group and experimental group at 6 months postoperative were significantly increased compared to those at 3 months postoperative(P<0.05).Conclusion:The combination of ultrasound bone knife bone window technology and adhesive bone treatment for mandibular cysts can significantly reduce postoperative pain,accelerate bone defect repair,and improve bone density and repair quality.Compared with traditional scraping surgery,the use of sticky bone has significant advantages in postoperative bone regeneration and does not significantly increase the risk of complications,making it of high clinical application value.
5.Effect of remote motor imagery therapy on rehabilitation of patients with severe coronary heart disease after PCI
Jun-xia HAO ; Cong-cong LI ; Ya-nan TIAN ; Xiao-xin HOU
Chinese Journal of cardiovascular Rehabilitation Medicine 2025;34(4):565-570
Objective:To explore the effect of remote motor imagery therapy on rehabilitation of patients with severe coronary heart disease(CHD)after percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI).Methods:This randomized con-trolled study enrolled 164 patients with severe CHD undergoing PCI who admitted in the First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei North University between January 2022 and January 2024.Patients were divided into control group(n=82)and intervention group(n=82).Patients in the control group was given conventional home nursing intervention comparing to those in the intervention group receiving additional remote motor imagery therapy.Both groups were intervened for 8 weeks.Indexes of pain,psychological emotion,ability of daily living,motor function and fall were compared between two groups.Results:Compared to those in control group after intervention,patients in interven-tion group had significant lower scores of visual analogue scale(VAS)[(2.03±0.81)points vs.(5.14±0.84)points],the Hospital anxiety and depression scale(HADS)anxiety subscale(HADS-A)[(4.89±0.84)points vs.(9.05±0.78)points],HADS depression subscale(H ADS-D)[(5.31±1.10)points vs.(10.13±0.82)points],HADS total score[(10.20±1.39)points vs.(19.18±1.18)points](P<0.001 all),and significant higher 6-min walking distance(6MWD)[(439.31±16.51)m vs.(364.94±12.76)m],peak oxygen uptake(VO2 peak)[(20.28±2.40)ml·kg-1·min-1 vs.(17.26±1.35)ml·kg-1·min-1],anaerobic threshold oxygen consumption(VO2AT)[(17.04±1.18)ml·kg-1·min-1 vs.(13.62±1.16)ml·kg-1·min-1],scores of Chinese modified Fall Efficacy Scale(MFES)[(107.28±4.84)points vs.(87.41±4.73)points],ability of daily living(ADL)scale[(78.95±3.92)points vs.(68.00±4.10)points]and Barthel index[(85.83±2.50)points vs.(69.79±3.42)points](P<0.001 all).We detected significant lower incidence of falling(7.50%vs.21.25%)in the intervention group compared to control group(P=0.013).Conclusion:Remote motor imagery therapy may strengthen motor function and ability of daily living,and relieve pain and negative emotions in patients with severe CHD after PCI.
6.Quantitative evaluation of the policy on mutual recognition of medical examination and inspection results in medical institutions based on the PMC index model
Ge-yuan LI ; Yu TIAN ; Cheng-yu MA ; Ran PENG ; Ya-nan PANG ; Xin QI ; Xin SUN
Chinese Journal of Health Policy 2025;18(7):18-26
Objective:To quantitatively evaluate the policy texts on mutual recognition of examination and inspection results at the national and local levels in China from 2006 to 2025 based on the PMC index model,and provide reference for policy formulation and improvement.Methods:The ROSTCM6 software was used to sort out and conduct text mining on 27 policy documents issued at the national and local levels,establishing the PMC index model for the mutual recognition of examination and inspection results in China.Quantitative analysis was conducted through a PMC evaluation system consisting of 9 first-level variables and 39 second-level variables.Results:The average PMC index was 6.06(excellent level).Among the 27 policies,4 were rated as perfect,18 as excellent,and 5 as acceptable.Conclusions:Current policies need to strengthen the formulation of scientific and feasible goals,improve legal guarantees and medical insurance coordination mechanisms,and build a complete data security maintenance system to provide policy support and guarantees for the continuous advancement of the mutual recognition of examination and inspection results.
7.Early Efficacy of Intense Pulsed Light Combined with Non-Ablative Fractional Laser in Preventing Postoperative Pathological Scar Formation and Intervention of Inflammatory Factors
Li-min TIAN ; Yan-qin YU ; Yang ZHANG ; Xin-ying YANG ; Meng-jie WANG ; Ya-gaer TU ; Hao-dong CHEN ; Yue-nan YANG
Progress in Modern Biomedicine 2025;25(13):2181-2187
Objective:To observe the early efficacy of intense pulsed light(IPL)combined with non-ablative fractional laser(NAFL)in preventing postoperative pathological scar formation and intervention of inflammatory factors.Methods:93 patients with postoperative pathological scar formation who were admitted to our hospital from March 2022 to September 2024 were selected,they were divided into control group A(silicone gel treatment,n=31),control group B(NAFL on the basis of control group A,n=31)and study group(IPL on the basis of control group B,n=31)using the random number table method.The clinical efficacy,simple quality of life scale(SF-36),vancouver scar scale(VSS),inflammatory factors[interleukin-6(IL-6),tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),C-reactive protein(CRP)],and adverse reactions among three groups were compared.Results:The clinical total effective rate in the study group were higher than those in the control group A and control group B(P<0.05).SF-36 increased sequentially and VSS decreased sequentially in control group A,control group B,and study group after treatment(P<0.05).CRP,IL-6,and TNF-α decreased sequentially in control group A,control group B,and study group after treatment(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the incidence of adverse reactions among the three groups(P>0.05).Conclusion:IPL combined with NAFL in preventing postoperative pathological scar formation,can effectively reduce scar formation,reduce inflammatory factors levels,improve patients' quality of life,and be safe and reliable.
8.Early Efficacy of Intense Pulsed Light Combined with Non-Ablative Fractional Laser in Preventing Postoperative Pathological Scar Formation and Intervention of Inflammatory Factors
Li-min TIAN ; Yan-qin YU ; Yang ZHANG ; Xin-ying YANG ; Meng-jie WANG ; Ya-gaer TU ; Hao-dong CHEN ; Yue-nan YANG
Progress in Modern Biomedicine 2025;25(13):2181-2187
Objective:To observe the early efficacy of intense pulsed light(IPL)combined with non-ablative fractional laser(NAFL)in preventing postoperative pathological scar formation and intervention of inflammatory factors.Methods:93 patients with postoperative pathological scar formation who were admitted to our hospital from March 2022 to September 2024 were selected,they were divided into control group A(silicone gel treatment,n=31),control group B(NAFL on the basis of control group A,n=31)and study group(IPL on the basis of control group B,n=31)using the random number table method.The clinical efficacy,simple quality of life scale(SF-36),vancouver scar scale(VSS),inflammatory factors[interleukin-6(IL-6),tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),C-reactive protein(CRP)],and adverse reactions among three groups were compared.Results:The clinical total effective rate in the study group were higher than those in the control group A and control group B(P<0.05).SF-36 increased sequentially and VSS decreased sequentially in control group A,control group B,and study group after treatment(P<0.05).CRP,IL-6,and TNF-α decreased sequentially in control group A,control group B,and study group after treatment(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the incidence of adverse reactions among the three groups(P>0.05).Conclusion:IPL combined with NAFL in preventing postoperative pathological scar formation,can effectively reduce scar formation,reduce inflammatory factors levels,improve patients' quality of life,and be safe and reliable.
9.Application of VWF Antigen and Activity Testing Based on ABO Blood Group in Risk Assessment of Deep Vein Thrombosis
Bin YAN ; Tian-Xi HU ; Sha LI ; Jia-Wei LI ; Wei-Peng DU ; Hui-Xin ZOU ; Ya WANG ; Tao TAO
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2025;33(6):1688-1693
Objective:To explore the clinical value of plasma von Willebrand factor antigen(VWF:Ag)and VWF activity(VWF:GPIbM)based on ABO blood group in the risk assessment of deep vein thrombosis(DVT).Methods:A total of 163 patients with DVT who sought medical treatment from March 2021 to December 2022 were selected as the case group,and 135 healthy volunteers during the same period were selected as the control group.The differences of ABO blood groups,plasma VWF:Ag and VWF:GPIbM levels between the two groups were compared.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves were used to evaluate the clinical value of VWF testing in predicting DVT events.Logistic regression analysis was applied to identify risk factors for DVT.Results:The levels of plasma VWF:Ag and VWF:GPIbM in the DVT group were significantly higher than those in the control group both overall and across ABO blood type subgroups(P<0.01).Within the DVT group,the levels of plasma VWF:Ag and VWF:GPIbM in patients with non-O blood type were significantly higher than those with blood type O[VWF:Ag:219.74%±63.64%vs 162.21%±56.03%,P<0.01;VWF:GPIbM:228.10%(185.15%,249.10%)vs 148.25%(116.48%,225.48%),P<0.01].The area under the ROC curve(AUC)of VWF:Ag for predicting DVT events was 0.855,with a cut-off value of 142.4%,sensitivity of 82.2%and specificity of 72.6%;the AUC of VWF:GPIbM was 0.861,with a cut-off value of 141.2%,sensitivity of 84.7%,and specificity of 71.1%.Univariate analysis showed that both VWF:Ag and VWF:GPIbM were influencing factors for DVT events(P<0.05).Multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that VWF:Ag>142.4%(OR=13.961,95%CI:7.654-25.464,P<0.01)and VWF:GPIbM>141.2%(OR=17.615,95%CI:9.155-33.892,P<0.01)were independent risk factors for DVT events.Conclusion:Levels of VWF:Ag and VWF:GPIbM are significantly elevated in non-O blood type DVT patients.VWF:Ag>142.4%and VWF:GPIbM>141.2%are independent risk factors for DVT events.VWF testing based on ABO blood group aids in the precision prevention and control of DVT.
10.A longitudinal case study on the dynamic evolution of rural family doctor contract service mode
Ya-yan TIAN ; Ting-hui LIAN ; Xin-yu SHI ; Jian-tao LI
Chinese Journal of Health Policy 2025;18(6):51-57
Objective:To explore the development context and evolution mechanism of family doctor contract service mode in rural areas,and provide reference for relevant departments to continuously optimize the family doctor contract service policy.Methods:Based on the principle of theoretical sampling,J City in S Province,which is listed as one of the national primary health comprehensive pilot areas,was selected as the case study object,and the data were collected through interviews and literature review,and then grounded and coded with NVivo11 software.Results:74 initial concepts,24 sub categories and 9 main categories were sorted out,and the core categories were formed through selective coding.The signing service of family doctors in rural areas has gone through three stages:individual signing of rural doctors,team signing and team signing under the county medical community.Its evolution conditions have gone through the formalization of signing,service capability and efficiency synergy in turn.The three elements of the system adaptation action successively presents differential execution under the system de embedding,collaborative block under the structure embedding and collaborative execution under the system coupling,so as to gradually realize the system coupling from responsibility construction to ability improvement,and then to responsibility,ability and interest.Conclusion:the evolution mechanism of the contracted service mode of family doctors in rural areas reflects the dynamic adaptation under the conditions of political situation,social situation and policy situation,and gradually realizes the closed-loop of the three elements of responsibility,ability and interest based on the differentiation of the three elements of the system.

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