1."Integrating theory and practice"facilitates the advancement of undergraduate students'scientific research thinking:based on the"genetic engineering"course
Xinjing GAO ; Jiao WANG ; Yujia LIU ; Chang FENG ; Yanan GUO ; Xiaolin GUO
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2025;45(10):1392-1395
In the current process of talent cultivation in biology majors,some challenges like teaching content that lags behind the forefront of scientific research,instructional models that deviate from the principles of effective knowledge transmission,and evaluation systems that lack dimensions reflecting scientific innovation.As a strategy of tackling challenges,the Genetic Engineering teaching team,drawing on theoretical analysis and extensive teaching practice,has explored a reform of the instructional model from the perspective of integrating theory with practice.This effort led to the development of a research-oriented teaching model characterized by four iterative stages:knowledge instruction,thinking exercises,practical operation,and feedback evaluation.This model is ground-ed in five core elements of scientific thinking:criticality,coherence,simplicity,logic,and integrity.Imple-mentation follows the four-step framework,emphasizing structured knowledge delivery,cultivation of analytical thinking,hands-on experimentation,and comprehensive feedback.After one semester of application,it was found that through reconstructed knowledge systems,immersive simulations of research contexts,realistic problem-solving of technical bottlenecks and all-round feedback,this teaching model effectively fosters scientific thinking among both instructors and students,significantly enhances students'scientific research ca-pabilities and improves overall teaching effectiveness.
2.Role of artificial intelligence in medical image analysis.
Lu WANG ; Shimin ZHANG ; Nan XU ; Qianqian HE ; Yuming ZHU ; Zhihui CHANG ; Yanan WU ; Huihan WANG ; Shouliang QI ; Lina ZHANG ; Yu SHI ; Xiujuan QU ; Xin ZHOU ; Jiangdian SONG
Chinese Medical Journal 2025;138(22):2879-2894
With the emergence of deep learning techniques based on convolutional neural networks, artificial intelligence (AI) has driven transformative developments in the field of medical image analysis. Recently, large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT have also started to achieve distinction in this domain. Increasing research shows the undeniable role of AI in reshaping various aspects of medical image analysis, including processes such as image enhancement, segmentation, detection in image preprocessing, and postprocessing related to medical diagnosis and prognosis in clinical settings. However, despite the significant progress in AI research, studies investigating the recent advances in AI technology in the aforementioned aspects, the changes in research hotspot trajectories, and the performance of studies in addressing key clinical challenges in this field are limited. This article provides an overview of recent advances in AI for medical image analysis and discusses the methodological profiles, advantages, disadvantages, and future trends of AI technologies.
Artificial Intelligence
;
Humans
;
Image Processing, Computer-Assisted/methods*
;
Neural Networks, Computer
;
Deep Learning
;
Diagnostic Imaging/methods*
3.Problems and countermeasures for swift response to public complaints in health field from the perspective of mega-city governance
Lanting LYU ; Ruike YOU ; Qiuru HU ; Zhi WANG ; Yanan CHANG
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2024;40(12):901-906
Swift response to public complaints is a mechanism reform and efficiency driven approach for grassroots social governance, which plays a pivotal role in urban management. This study took Beijing as an example to introduce the overall development process of swift response to public complaints and its development status in the medical and health service system. It was believed that the work of handling complaints is a reform and innovation to deepen grassroots governance in the capital and a vivid practice of implementing the patient-centered development concept in the medical and health service system. This study summarized the research progress related to swift response to public complaints. From the perspective of mega city governance, the existing problems in the work of handling complaints in health field were explored, including inconsistent implementation of policies, the need to improve supervision and evaluation mechanisms; The coexistence of obstacles to patient demands and ineffective complaints, and the impact on patient participation; Difficulties in cross institutional collaboration, and the need to improve the level of information construction. In response to these issues, it was proposed to further deepen institutional and mechanism reforms to ensure the effective implementation of policies; build a patient-centered healthcare service system that involves patient participation; promote cross institutional information sharing and improve the efficiency of handling appeals; standardize the classification and management of demands, promote the overall improvement of medical quality, so as to provide references for the continuous improvement of the work of handling complaints immediately and the enhancement of the medical and health service system in China′s mega cities.
4.Enhancement of anti-tumor effect of immune checkpoint inhibitor anti-PD-L1 by shenqifuzheng injection and the mechanism study
Zhihua ZHOU ; Jingwen CHANG ; Yuanyuan YAN ; Yanan QI ; Jingjing HAN ; Xinyi ZHU ; Chen YU ; Hongyan WU ; Fangtian FAN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2024;29(7):792-799
AIM:To investigate of the effect of Shenqifuzheng injection(SFI)combined with PD-L1 antibody on tumor immune microenvironment and its efficacy.METHODS:A subcutaneous transplanta-tion tumor model for B16F10-LUC melanoma was created.The expression of Ki67,CD31,CD8,CD16,CD163,FOXP3,LY6C,LY6G with labeling antibodies was used to detect CD8+T cells,Treg cells,NK cells,MDSCs cells,centrocytes,and granulocytes in the tumor tissues via immunohistochemistry.Flow cy-tometry was used to measure the ratios of CD11c+,IA/IE+,and CD80+cells in splenic tissue,as well as the ratios of CD8+T,CD4+T,and Treg cells in tumor tissue.Additionally,granulocyte count and NK cell expression were analyzed.RESULTS:The immuno-histochemistry results indicate that the drug admin-istration group effectively suppressed tumor angio-genesis and cell proliferation,while decreasing the expression level of immunosuppressive cytokines CD4+T cells,Treg cells,MDSCs and centroblasts.Ad-ditionally,CD8 and NK cell infiltration was promot-ed compared to the control group.The results of the flow analysis demonstrated a significant in-crease in the expression level of CD8+T cells within tumor tissues,as well as inhibition of CD4+T,Treg,and DC cell infiltration within the spleen in the drug administration group.Additionally,the tumor volume analysis indicated that the drug administra-tion group effectively inhibited tumor growth.The flow results illustrate that the group administering treatment exhibited significant increases in CD8+T cell expression levels in tumor tissue and DC cells in the spleen.Furthermore,the treatment effec-tively inhibited the infiltration of CD4+T and Treg cells.The results also indicate that the treatment significantly reduced tumor growth,with the tumor inhibition rate being better with PD-L1 antibody alone than with the SFI group.Additionally,combin-ing drugs resulted in superior results compared to the PD-L1 antibody group alone.CONCLUSION:SFI combined with a PD-L1 antibody can have synergis-tic anti-tumor effects,potentially enhancing DC cell infiltration and promoting T cell activation.Immu-nohistochemistry results indicate a positive impact on the tumor immune microenvironment.
5.Prognostic value of albumin and aspartate aminotransferase/alanine aminotransferase ratio in patients with acute liver failure in hyperacute phase of sepsis: a multicenter retrospective cohort study
Xiaozhou LI ; Qianqian YIN ; Guangkuo ZHAO ; Yanan HAI ; Zhiping SUN ; Yunli CHANG
Chinese Critical Care Medicine 2024;36(11):1121-1126
Objective:To investigate the prognostic value of albumin (ALB), aspartate aminotransferase/alanine aminotransferase ratio (AST/ALT) in patients with acute liver failure (ALF) in hyperacute phase of sepsis which provided the basis for clinical evaluation and prognostic judgment and corresponding treatment options.Methods:A multicenter retrospective cohort study was conducted. Patients with ALF in hyperacute phase of sepsis admitted to Zhoupu Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Health College, Shanghai Pudong New Area People's Hospital, and Shanghai Oriental Hospital from January 2019 to February 2024 were enrolled. General data such as gender and age of the patients were collected. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), liver function indexes [total bilirubin (TBIL), direct bilirubin (DBIL), AST, ALT, AST/ALT, ALB, total protein (TP), globulin (GLB), ALB/GLB ratio (A/G), blood amine, γ-glutamyl transpeptidase (γ-GT)], platelet count (PLT), creatinine, activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT), severity of illness scores [acute physiology and chronic health evaluation Ⅱ (APACHEⅡ), sequential organ failure assessment (SOFA)], serum procalcitonin (PCT), N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), arterial blood lactic acid (Lac) within 24 hours after admission, and whether to use mechanical ventilation, whether to use vasoactive drugs, whether to use artificial liver treatment and prognosis during hospitalization also were collected. The differences of clinical data between patients with different prognosis were compared. The variables with statistically significant differences in univariate analysis were included in multivariate Logistic regression analysis to determine the independent risk factors for death of patients with ALF in hyperacute phase of sepsis during hospitalization. The receiver operator characteristic curve (ROC curve) was drawn to evaluate the predictive value of ALB and AST/ALT for death of patients with ALF in hyperacute phase of sepsis during hospitalization.Results:A total of 73 patients with ALF in hyperacute phase of sepsis were included, with 22 survived and 51 died during hospitalization and the mortality of 69.86%. Compared with the survival group, the patients in the death group had lower ALB, γ-GT within 24 hours after admission and proportion of artificial liver treatment, and higher AST/ALT, SOFA score, LDH and proportion of use of vasoactive drugs. The differences were statistically significant. Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that ALB and AST/ALT were the independent risk factors for death in patients with ALF in hyperacute phase of sepsis during hospitalization [ALB: odds ratio ( OR) = 0.856, 95% confidence interval (95% CI) was 0.736-0.996, P = 0.044; AST/ALT: OR = 2.018, 95% CI was 1.137-3.580, P = 0.016]. ROC curve analysis showed that the area under the curve (AUC) of ALB for predicting in-hospital death in patients with ALF in hyperacute phase of sepsis was 0.760 (95% CI was 0.637-0.884, P < 0.001). When ALB ≤ 29.05 g/L, the sensitivity was 68.2%, and the specificity was 76.5%. The AUC of AST/ALT for predicting in-hospital death in patients with ALF in hyperacute phase of sepsis was 0.764 (95% CI was 0.639-0.888, P < 0.001). When AST/ALT ≥ 1.26, the sensitivity was 59.1%, and the specificity was 90.2%. Conclusions:The lower the ALB level, and the higher the AST/ALT within 24 hours after admission, the worse the prognosis of patients with ALF in hyperacute phase of sepsis. ALB and AST/ALT can be used as clinical indicators to evaluate the severity and prognosis of patients with ALF in hyperacute phase of sepsis.
6.Effect of exogenous IL-18 binding protein on sepsis-associated lung injury in rats and role of NLRP3 inflammasomes
Yan LI ; Yanan WANG ; Xuhua HUO ; Yulin CHANG ; Jingui GAO
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2024;44(11):1391-1396
Objective:To evaluate the effect of exogenous interleukin-18 (IL-18) binding protein (IL-18BP) on sepsis-associated lung injury and the role of NOD-like receptor family pyrin domain-containing 3 (NLRP3) inflammasomes in rats.Methods:This study was performed in two parts. Experiment Ⅰ Thirty-six SPF-grade healthy male Sprague-Dawley rats, aged 6-8 weeks, weighing 200 g, were allocated into 3 groups ( n=12 each) using a random number table method: sham operation group (S group), sepsis-associated lung injury group (SLI group), and sepsis-associated lung injury+ IL-18BP group (SI group). The rat model of sepsis-associated lung injury was developed using cecal ligation and puncture. The rats in group S underwent laparotomy without the subsequent ligation and puncture procedures. IL-18BP 1.5 mg/kg was intraperitoneally injected immediately after surgery in group SI. Experiment Ⅱ The aforementioned 36 rats were allocated into 3 groups ( n=12 each) using a random number table method: sepsis-associated lung injury + IL-18BP + vehicle group (SIV group), sepsis-associated lung injury + IL-18BP + MCC950 group (SIM group), and sepsis-associated lung injury + IL-18BP + nigericin group (SIN group). In SIV group, SIM group and SIN group, solvent, MCC950 (NLRP3 inhibitor, 5 mg/kg) and nigerin (NLRP3 agonist, 2 mg/kg) were intraperitoneally injected at 30 min before surgery respectively, and IL-18BP 1.5 mg/kg was intraperitoneally injected after operation. HE staining was used to observe the lung injury at 24 h after operation. The left lung tissues were obtained for calculation of the wet/dry weight (W/D) ratio. The concentrations of IL-18 and IL-18BP in broncho-alveolar lavage fluid (BALF) were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The percentage of NLRP3 positive cells in lung tissues was detected by immunofluorescence. The expression of IL-18, IL-18BP, cl-caspase-1 and gasdermin D (GSDMD) in lung tissues was detected by Western blot. Results:Experiment Ⅰ Compared with group S, the injury score of lung tissues, W/D ratio, concentrations of IL-18 and IL-18BP in BALF, and percentage of NLRP3 positive cells were significantly increased, and the expression of IL-18, IL-18BP, cl-caspase-1 and N-GSDMD was up-regulated in group SLI ( P<0.05). Compared with group SLI, the injury score of lung tissues, W/D ratio, concentrations of IL-18 and IL-18BP in BALF, and percentage of NLRP3 positive cells were significantly decreased, the expression of IL-18, cl-caspase-1 and N-GSDMD was down-regulated, and the expression of IL-18BP was up-regulated in group SI ( P<0.05). Experiment Ⅱ Compared with group SIV, the injury score of lung tissues, W/D ratio, concentrations of IL-18 in BALF, and percentage of NLRP3 positive cells were significantly decreased, and the expression of IL-18, cl-caspase-1 and N-GSDMD was down-regulated in group SIM, and the injury score of lung tissues, W/D ratio, concentrations of IL-18 in BALF, and percentage of NLRP3 positive cells were significantly increased, and the expression of IL-18, cl-caspase-1 and N-GSDMD was up-regulated in group SIN ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Exogenous IL-18BP can reduce sepsis-associated lung injury, and the mechanism is related to inhibition of activation of NLRP3 inflammasomes in rats.
7.Effect of siRNA-mediated α-TAT1 gene silencing on migration behavior of endothelial cells in rats with hepatopulmonary syndrome
Chang LIU ; Jiaxi ZHU ; Yanan LIU ; Mu XU ; Jingli CHEN
Journal of Army Medical University 2024;46(3):215-224
Objective To investigate the effect of silencing alpha tubulin acetyltransferase 1(α-TAT1)on migration behavior of endothelial cells induced by hepatopulmonary syndrome(HPS).Methods Online database Tabula Muris was used to analyze the expression of α-TAT1 in various cell subsets in the lungs.Twenty-four male SD rats were randomly divided into control group(Sham group,n=6)and common bile duct ligation group(HPS group,n=18).The rats in HPS group were euthanasized at 2 and 4 weeks after modelling,and then the expression of α-TAT1 in pulmonary vascular endothelial cells was detected by immunofluorescence colocalization.The sera from the Sham and HPS rats were used to stimulate human umbilical vein endothelial cells(HUVECs)for 12 and 24 h,respectively.Then the obtained HUVECs were divided into 4 groups:Sham serum+siRNA NC group,Sham serum+siRNA α-TAT1 group,HPS serum+siRNA NC group,HPS serum+siRNA α-TAT1 group.The expression levels of α-TAT1 and Ace-α-tubulin in HUVECs were detected by Western blotting.Immunofluorescence assay was applied to observe the levels of polymerized microtubules of α-Tubulin in HUVECs after nocodazole(10 μmol/L)pretreatment to evaluate the stability of microtubule structure.Cell scratch assay combined with cell immunofluorescence assay was employed to observe the nuclear localization of Golgi apparatus and cell migration ability of HUVECs.The angiogenesis ability of HUVECs was tested by in vitro angiogenesis test.Results In vivo and in vitro experiments showed that the expression of α-TAT1 in endothelial cells was significantly increased after HPS inducement.The expression levels of α-TAT1 and Ace-α-tubulin were significantly down-regulated,and the stability of microtubules was weakened in the siRNA α-TAT1 interference group(P<0.01).In addition,the distribution of GM 130 labeled Golgi apparatus in the protrusion of HUVECs was down-regulated in the siRNAα-TAT1 interference group,as well as the migration ability(P<0.01).And the length of angiogenesis and network level were also significantly declined(P<0.01).Conclusion Silencing α-TAT1 reduces the migrαtion and angiogenesis of endothelial cells in HPS,which was associated with weakened stabilization of microtubule.
8.Professor YAN Huimin's Experience in Pattern Identification and Treatment of Chest Tightness Variant Asthma in Children Based on the Method of Regulating Qi Movement
Yujing FU ; Chang LIU ; Jing HAO ; Yanan LI ;
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(10):1001-1004
To summarize the clinical experience of Professor YAN Huimin in pattern identification and treatment for chest tightness variant asthma in children with the method of regulating qi movement. It is believed that children's chest tightness variant asthma is mainly located in lungs and involves liver and spleen, and the core mechanism of the disease is disturbance of qi movement. On the basis of regulating qi, syndrome differentiation and treatment is conducted: for pattern of lung qi deficiency and cold, phlegm-fluid retention, the treatment is appropriate to tonify the lung and benefit qi, and warm phlegm-fluid, which commonly used in modified Yupingfeng Powder (玉屏风散) and Xiaoqinglong Decoction (小青龙汤); for pattern of phlegm and qi binding constraint, the treatment is appropriate to soothe the liver and resolve constraint, and dissolve phlegm and dissipate masses, which commonly used in modified Banxia Houpo Decoction (半夏厚朴汤) and Jinlingzi Powder (金铃子散); for pattern of qi deficiency and blood stasis, the treatment is appropriate to tonify the deficiency to reinforce healthy qi, and move qi to invigorate blood, which commonly used in modified Xuefu Zhuyu Decoction (血府逐瘀汤). It is emphasised that during the treatment process, the developmental dynamics of the disease should be grasped, patterns and treat should be identified, and special attention to the changes of qi movement should be paid.
9.Construction of Performance Evaluation Index System for Public Hospitals Based on Performance Prism Model
Aide XU ; Jia LIU ; Yanan CHANG ; Liqi TIAN
Chinese Hospital Management 2024;44(10):38-42
Objective To construct the performance evaluation index system of public hospitals,and provide reference for promoting the high-quality development of public hospitals.Methods Delphi method and analytic hierarchy process were used to determine the performance evaluation index system of public hospitals based on performance prism model.Results It established a public hospital performance evaluation system including 5 first-level indicators,16 second-level indicators and 40 third-level indicators of government,staff,patients,suppliers and regulatory agencies.The weights of the five first-level indicators are 0.254 8,0.476 8,0.154 4,0.073 4 and 0.040 6,respectively.Among the 16 second-level indicators,salary,quality and safety,practice environment,medical quality and operation efficiency rank the top 5.The combined weights were 0.268 5,0.174 3,0.165 4,0.080 9 and 0.060 6,respectively.Among the 40 tertiary indicators,the satisfaction of medical staff,the quality control index of single disease,organizational support,the intensity of antibacterial drug use and the case mortality of the low-risk group were investigated.The combined weights were 0.212 0,0.110 0,0.107 0,0.064 3 and 0.0624,respectively.Conclusion The performance evaluation index system of public hospitals based on the performance prism model established is helpful to guide hospitals to think about hospital strategic reform,process optimization and capacity improvement from the multi-dimensional perspective of internal and external stakeholders,so as to improve development performance and promote social harmonious development,and to improve performance,promote high-quality development.
10.Construction of Performance Evaluation Index System for Public Hospitals Based on Performance Prism Model
Aide XU ; Jia LIU ; Yanan CHANG ; Liqi TIAN
Chinese Hospital Management 2024;44(10):38-42
Objective To construct the performance evaluation index system of public hospitals,and provide reference for promoting the high-quality development of public hospitals.Methods Delphi method and analytic hierarchy process were used to determine the performance evaluation index system of public hospitals based on performance prism model.Results It established a public hospital performance evaluation system including 5 first-level indicators,16 second-level indicators and 40 third-level indicators of government,staff,patients,suppliers and regulatory agencies.The weights of the five first-level indicators are 0.254 8,0.476 8,0.154 4,0.073 4 and 0.040 6,respectively.Among the 16 second-level indicators,salary,quality and safety,practice environment,medical quality and operation efficiency rank the top 5.The combined weights were 0.268 5,0.174 3,0.165 4,0.080 9 and 0.060 6,respectively.Among the 40 tertiary indicators,the satisfaction of medical staff,the quality control index of single disease,organizational support,the intensity of antibacterial drug use and the case mortality of the low-risk group were investigated.The combined weights were 0.212 0,0.110 0,0.107 0,0.064 3 and 0.0624,respectively.Conclusion The performance evaluation index system of public hospitals based on the performance prism model established is helpful to guide hospitals to think about hospital strategic reform,process optimization and capacity improvement from the multi-dimensional perspective of internal and external stakeholders,so as to improve development performance and promote social harmonious development,and to improve performance,promote high-quality development.

Result Analysis
Print
Save
E-mail