1.QingNangTCM: a parameter-efficient fine-tuning large language model for traditional Chinese medicine
Xuming TONG ; Liyan LIU ; Yanhong YUAN ; Xiaozheng DING ; Huiru JIA ; Xu YANG ; Sio Kei IM ; Mini Han WANG ; Zhang XIONH ; Yapeng WANG
Digital Chinese Medicine 2026;9(1):1-12
Objective:
To develop QingNangTCM, a specialized large language model (LLM) tailored for expert-level traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) question-answering and clinical reasoning, addressing the scarcity of domain-specific corpora and specialized alignment.
Methods:
We constructed QnTCM_Dataset, a corpus of 100 000 entries, by integrating data from ShenNong_TCM_Dataset and SymMap v2.0, and synthesizing additional samples via retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and persona-driven generation. The dataset comprehensively covers diagnostic inquiries, prescriptions, and herbal knowledge. Utilizing P-Tuning v2, we fine-tuned the GLM-4-9B-Chat backbone to develop QingNangTCM. A multi-dimensional evaluation framework, assessing accuracy, coverage, consistency, safety, professionalism, and fluency, was established using metrics such as bilingual evaluation understudy (BLEU), recall-oriented understudy for gisting evaluation (ROUGE), metric for evaluation of translation with explicit ordering (METEOR), and LLM-as-a-Judge with expert review. Qualitative analysis was conducted across four simulated clinical scenarios: symptom analysis, disease treatment, herb inquiry, and failure cases. Baseline models included GLM-4-9B-Chat, DeepSeek-V2, HuatuoGPT-II (7B), and GLM-4-9B-Chat (freeze-tuning).
Results:
QingNangTCM achieved the highest scores in BLEU-1/2/3/4 (0.425/0.298/0.137/0.064), ROUGE-1/2 (0.368/0.157), and METEOR (0.218), demonstrating a balanced and superior normalized performance profile of 0.900 across the dimensions of accuracy, coverage, and consistency. Although its ROUGE-L score (0.299) was lower than that of HuatuoGPT-II (7B) (0.351), it significantly outperformed domain-specific models in expert-validated win rates for professionalism (86%) and safety (73%). Qualitative analysis confirmed that the model strictly adheres to the “symptom-syndrome-pathogenesis-treatment” reasoning chain, though occasional misclassifications and hallucinations persisted when dealing with rare medicinal materials and uncommon syndromes.
Conclusion
Combining domain-specific corpus construction with parameter-efficient prompt tuning enhances the reasoning behavior and domain adaptation of LLMs for TCM-related tasks. This work provides a technical framework for the digital organization and intelligent utilization of TCM knowledge, with potential value for supporting diagnostic reasoning and medical education.
2.Clinical efficacy of escitalopram combined with transcutaneous cervical vagus nerve stimulation therapy for patients with major depressive disorder and its effect on plasma IL-6 and IL-10 levels
Jin LI ; Jinbo SUN ; Di WU ; Wenjun WU ; Runzhu SUN ; Shanshan XUE ; Yapeng CUI ; Huaning WANG ; Yihuan CHEN
Sichuan Mental Health 2025;38(1):7-13
BackgroundInvasive vagus nerve stimulation therapy has been approved for the adjunctive treatment of treatment-resistant depression, which may contribute to the anti-inflammatory properties of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), whereas the efficacy of non-invasive transcutaneous cervical vagus nerve stimulation (tcVNS) in treating major depressive disorder (MDD) and its impact on plasma inflammatory factors remain unclear. ObjectiveTo observe the effect of escitaloprom combined with tcVNS on the status of depression, anxiety and sleep quality as well as the plasma levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and interleukin-10 (IL-10) in MDD patients, in order to provide references for the recovery and treatment of MDD patients. MethodsFrom August 21, 2019 to April 17, 2024, 45 patients who met the diagnostic criteria for MDD in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5) were recruited from the psychosomatic outpatient clinic of the First Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Military Medical University. Subjects were divided into study group (n=23) and control group (n=22) using random number table method. All patients were treated with escitalopram. On this basis, study group added a 30-minute tcVNS therapy once a day for 4 weeks. While control group was given corresponding sham stimulation, and the duration of each stimulation lasted 30 seconds. Before and after 4 weeks of treatment, Hamilton Depression Scale-17 item (HAMD-17) was used to assess depressive symptoms, and HAMD-17 anxiety/somatization subfactor and insomnia subfactor were used to assess patients' anxiety/somatization symptoms and sleep quality. Levels of plasma IL-6 and IL-10 were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). ResultsThe generalized estimating equation model yielded a significant time effect for HAMD-17 total score, anxiety/somatization subfactor score and insomnia subfactor score in both groups (Wald χ2=315.226, 495.481, 82.420, P<0.01). After 4 weeks of treatment, HAMD-17 total score and anxiety/somatization subfactor score of study group were lower than those of control group, with statistically significant differences (Wald χ2=4.967, 32.543, P<0.05 or 0.01), while no statistically significant difference was found in the insomnia subfactor score between two groups (Wald χ2=0.819, P=0.366). Significant time effects were reported on plasma IL-6 and IL-10 levels in both groups (Wald χ2=21.792, 5.242, P<0.05 or 0.01). Compared with baseline data, a reduction in plasma IL-6 levels was detected in both groups (Wald χ2=22.015, 6.803, P<0.01), and an increase in plasma IL-10 levels was reported in study group (Wald χ2=5.118, P=0.024) after 4 weeks of treatment. ConclusionEscitalopram combined with tcVNS therapy is effective in improving depressive symptoms, anxiety/somatization symptoms and sleep quality in patients with MDD. Additionally, it helps reduce plasma IL-6 levels and increase IL-10 levels. [Funded by Shaanxi Provincial Key Research and Development Program-General Project (number, 2023-YBSF-185), www.clinicaltrials.gov number, NCT04037111]
3.Herbal Textual Research on Zanthoxylum armatum and Zanthoxyli Radix in Famous Classical Formulas
Zhen ZENG ; Yanmeng LIU ; Yihan WANG ; Yapeng WANG ; Erwei HAO ; Chun YAO ; Zhilai ZHAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(13):252-262
This article systematically analyzes the historical evolution of the name, origin, medicinal parts, harvesting and processing, and other aspects of Manjiao and Zanthoxyli Radix by referring to the herbal medicine, medical books, prescription books and other documents of the past dynasties, combined with the relevant modern research materials, in order to provide a basis for the development of famous classical formulas containing the two medicinal materials. According to the herbal textual research, Manjiao was first recorded in Shennong Bencaojing of the Han dynasty with aliases such as Zhujiao, Goujiao and Zhijiao. Throughout history, Manjiao was sourced from the stems and roots of Zanthoxylum armatum in the Rutaceae family, and its leaves and fruits can also be used in medicine. The traditional recorded production area was mainly in Yunzhong(now Tuoketuo region in Inner Mongolia), with mentions in Zhejiang, Hunan, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan, Taiwan, and other provinces. Presently, this species is distributed from the south of Shandong, to Hainan, Taiwan, Tibet and other regions. The roots can be harvested year-round, while the fruits are harvested in autumn after maturity. In ancient times, the roots and stems were mostly used for brewing or soaking in wine, whereas nowadays, the roots are often sliced and then used as a raw material in traditional Chinese medicine, and the fruits should be stir-fried before use. Manjiao has a bitter taste and warm property, and was historically used to treat wind-cold dampness, joint pain, limb numbness, and knee pain. Modern researches have summarized its effects as dispelling wind, dispersing cold, promoting circulation, and relieving pain, and it is used for treating rheumatoid arthritis, toothache, bruises, as well as an anthelmintic. Zanthoxyli Radix initially known as Rudi Jinniugen, recorded in Bencao Qiuyuan of the Qing dynasty, with the alternate name of Liangbianzhen. In recent times, it is more commonly referred to as Liangmianzhen, sourced from the dried roots of Z. nitidum of the Rutaceae family, mainly produced in Guangxi and Guangdong. It can be harvested throughout the year, cleaned, sliced, and dried after harvesting. Zanthoxyli Radix is pungent, bitter, warm and slightly toxic, with the functions of promoting blood circulation, removing stasis, relieving pain, dispelling wind, and resolving swelling. Based on the results of herbal textual research, it is clarified that the ancient Manjiao and the modern Zanthoxyli Radix are not the same species. This article corrects the mistaken belief of by previous scholars that Zanthoxyli Radix is the same as ancient Manjiao, and suggests that formulas described as Manjiao should use Z. armatum as the medicinal herb, while those described as Liangmianzhen or Rudi Jinniu should use Z. nitidum. The processing was performed according to the processing requirements prescribed in the formulas, otherwise, the raw products are recommended for use.
4.Herbal Textual Research on Zanthoxylum armatum and Zanthoxyli Radix in Famous Classical Formulas
Zhen ZENG ; Yanmeng LIU ; Yihan WANG ; Yapeng WANG ; Erwei HAO ; Chun YAO ; Zhilai ZHAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(13):252-262
This article systematically analyzes the historical evolution of the name, origin, medicinal parts, harvesting and processing, and other aspects of Manjiao and Zanthoxyli Radix by referring to the herbal medicine, medical books, prescription books and other documents of the past dynasties, combined with the relevant modern research materials, in order to provide a basis for the development of famous classical formulas containing the two medicinal materials. According to the herbal textual research, Manjiao was first recorded in Shennong Bencaojing of the Han dynasty with aliases such as Zhujiao, Goujiao and Zhijiao. Throughout history, Manjiao was sourced from the stems and roots of Zanthoxylum armatum in the Rutaceae family, and its leaves and fruits can also be used in medicine. The traditional recorded production area was mainly in Yunzhong(now Tuoketuo region in Inner Mongolia), with mentions in Zhejiang, Hunan, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan, Taiwan, and other provinces. Presently, this species is distributed from the south of Shandong, to Hainan, Taiwan, Tibet and other regions. The roots can be harvested year-round, while the fruits are harvested in autumn after maturity. In ancient times, the roots and stems were mostly used for brewing or soaking in wine, whereas nowadays, the roots are often sliced and then used as a raw material in traditional Chinese medicine, and the fruits should be stir-fried before use. Manjiao has a bitter taste and warm property, and was historically used to treat wind-cold dampness, joint pain, limb numbness, and knee pain. Modern researches have summarized its effects as dispelling wind, dispersing cold, promoting circulation, and relieving pain, and it is used for treating rheumatoid arthritis, toothache, bruises, as well as an anthelmintic. Zanthoxyli Radix initially known as Rudi Jinniugen, recorded in Bencao Qiuyuan of the Qing dynasty, with the alternate name of Liangbianzhen. In recent times, it is more commonly referred to as Liangmianzhen, sourced from the dried roots of Z. nitidum of the Rutaceae family, mainly produced in Guangxi and Guangdong. It can be harvested throughout the year, cleaned, sliced, and dried after harvesting. Zanthoxyli Radix is pungent, bitter, warm and slightly toxic, with the functions of promoting blood circulation, removing stasis, relieving pain, dispelling wind, and resolving swelling. Based on the results of herbal textual research, it is clarified that the ancient Manjiao and the modern Zanthoxyli Radix are not the same species. This article corrects the mistaken belief of by previous scholars that Zanthoxyli Radix is the same as ancient Manjiao, and suggests that formulas described as Manjiao should use Z. armatum as the medicinal herb, while those described as Liangmianzhen or Rudi Jinniu should use Z. nitidum. The processing was performed according to the processing requirements prescribed in the formulas, otherwise, the raw products are recommended for use.
5.Herbal Textual Research on Euphorbiae Pekinensis Radix and Knoxiae Radix in Famous Classical Formulas
Xiaoxuan CUI ; Kaizhi WU ; Wuwei MENG ; Yapeng WANG ; Wenyue LI ; Cheng FENG ; Zhilai ZHAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(10):282-294
This article systematically analyzes the historical evolution of the name, origin, medicinal parts, processing and other aspects of Euphorbiae Pekinensis Radix(EPR) by referring to the herbal medicine, medical books, prescription books and other documents of the past dynasties, combined with the relevant modern research materials, so as to provide a basis for the development and utilization of famous classical formulas containing this herbal medicine. According to research, EPR was first recorded in the Shennong Bencaojing in the name of Daji, and it is the correct name of the herbal medicine in all dynasties, there are also other aliases such as Qiongju, Hongya Daji, and Xiamaxian. The dried roots of Euphorbia pekinensis from Euphorbiaceae was the mainstream of the past dynasties. Before the Ming dynasty, the above ground parts of E. pekinensis were used as Zeqi in herbal works. However, since LI Shizhen in the Ming dynasty proposed that the origin of Zeqi should be E. helioscopia, the aerial part of EPR is no longer used as medicine. Since modern times, the roots of Knoxia valerianoides has been used as EPR, and has become the mainstream of commodities, which should be corrected. Throughout history, it has been recorded that the main producing areas were Jiangsu, Anhui, Zhejiang, Shanxi and other regions, while modern botanical survey have shown that EPR is a widespread species distributed throughout the country. In ancient times, the harvesting time of EPR was mostly the twelfth lunar month, while in modern time, it is more common to harvest in autumn and winter. The main processing methods of EPR in ancient times were vinegar processing, wine processing, and stir frying, while in modern times, it is uniformly vinegar processing. In the medicinal properties and clinical aspects, the records are basically consistent throughout history, mainly characterized by bitter taste, cold and toxic nature. Its main efficacy is expelling water retention and reducing swelling. Based on the textual research, it is suggested to choose the dried roots of E. pekinensis when famous classical formulas containing EPR, processing method can be based on the original specified prescription requirements, if the processing method is not clear, it is recommended to use vinegar-processed products as medicine.
6.Effects of atractylodin on lung injury and airway inflammation in rats with AECOPD by regulating JNK/p38 MAPK signaling pathway
Zhiying SUN ; Yingzhe WANG ; Yuan LIU ; Yapeng ZHAO ; Tingting ZHOU
China Pharmacy 2025;36(23):2935-2940
OBJECTIVE To discuss the effect mechanism of atractylodin (ATR) on lung injury and airway inflammation in rats with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). METHODS AECOPD model was established using smoke exposure and intratracheal injection of lipopolysaccharide. Rats were randomly grouped into model group, ATR low-, medium- and high-dose groups (25, 50 and 100 mg/kg), as well as high-dose ATR+anisomycin [ANS, c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) activator] group (100 mg/kg ATR+5 mg/kg ANS). Additionally, a non-modeled control group was set up, with 12 rats in each group. Rats in each group were intraperitoneally injected with the corresponding drug solution/normal saline once daily for 14 consecutive days. After the last medication, lung function [peak expiratory flow (PEF), the ratio of forced expiratory volume (FEV) to forced vital capacity (FVC), arterial partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2)], as well as the number of inflammatory cells and the levels of inflammatory cytokines [interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and IL-1β] in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF), were measured. The pathological morphology of lung tissue in rats was observed. 163.com The apoptosis of lung epithelial cells was detected, and the expression levels of proteins related to the JNK/p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (p38 MAPK) signaling pathway in rat lung tissues were detected. RESULTS Compared with control group, PEF, FEV/FVC and PaO2 of model group were slowed or decreased significantly (P<0.05). The number of white blood cells, neutrophils, lymphocytes and macrophages, as well as the levels of IL-1β, TNF-α and IL-6 in BALF, along with the pathological score, the apoptosis rate of lung epithelial cells, and the phosphorylation levels of JNK and p38 MAPK proteins in lung tissues, were all increased or raised significantly (P<0.05); lung tissue exhibited severe damage, with disordered cell arrangement and marked infiltration of inflammatory cells. Compared with model group, the levels of above quantitative indicators in rats from all ATR dosage groups showed significant improvement in a dose-dependent manner (P<0.05); moreover, the pathological damage in lung tissue was alleviated, with cells arranged in a regular and orderly fashion. Compared with ATR high-dose group, the levels of the above quantitative indicators in rats from the high-dose ATR+ANS group were significantly reversed (P<0.05), and the pathological damage in lung tissue was exacerbated. CONCLUSIONS ATR inhibits airway inflammation by suppressing the activity of the JNK/p38 MAPK signaling pathway, thereby improving lung tissue damage in AECOPD rats.
7.Development and validation of clinical prediction model for post-treatment recurrence in high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer after BCG intravesical instillation
Haitao WANG ; Weiming LUO ; Jian CHEN ; Jian ZHANG ; Qiang RAN ; Jing XU ; Junhao JIN ; Yangkun AO ; Yapeng WANG ; Junying ZHANG ; Qiubo XIE ; Weihua LAN ; Qiuli LIU
Journal of Army Medical University 2025;47(9):959-968
Objective To investigate the factors influencing the efficacy of intravesical Bacille Calmette-Guérin(BCG)instillation after transurethral resection of bladder tumor(TURBT)in patients with intermediate-and high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer(NMIBC),and to construct a prediction model for recurrence after BCG treatment.Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted on the subjected patients diagnosed with intermediate-and high-risk NMIBC undergoing TURBT followed by standard BCG instillation.The 110 patients treated in Department of Urology of Army Medical Center of PLA from January 2018 to December 2023 were assigned into a training set,while the 52 patients treated at Department of Urology of General Hospital of Central Theater Command from January 2015 to December 2020 were into an external validation set.A total of 17 variables were included and analyzed.Univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses were performed to identify factors associated with recurrence after BCG instillation,and nomograms were plotted to predict 1-year,3-year,and 5-year recurrence-free survival(RFS).Calibration curve,decision curve analysis(DCA),and receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve analysis were conducted for internal and external validation to evaluate the predictive performance and clinical utility of the model.Results In the training set,26 patients(23.64%)experienced recurrence during the follow-up period,with a median RFS of 32.00(18.00~50.50)months.Univariate Cox regression analysis suggested that platelet count,eosinophil to lymphocyte ratio(ELR),neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio(NLR),platelet to lymphocyte ratio(PLR),systemic immune inflammation(SII)index,and neutrophil-monocyte to lymphocyte ratio(NMLR),pathological T1 stage(pT1)tumor and hemoglobin,albumin,lymphocyte,and platelet(HALP)score were potential factors influencing recurrence after BCG instillation.Multivariate Cox regression analysis identified high HALP score(HR=0.185,95%CI:0.046~0.736,P=0.017)as an independent protective factor,while high ELR(HR=3.599,95%CI:1.505~8.608,P=0.004)and pT1 stage(HR=3.240,95%CI:1.191~8.818,P=0.021)were independent risk factors for recurrence.Based on this,a nomogram prediction model was constructed.The calibration curves demonstrated good agreement between predicted and actual 1-,3-,and 5-year recurrence risks.Decision curve analysis indicated clinical utility across a wide threshold probability range.In the training set,the model showed strong predictive performance for 1-(AUC=0.842),3-(AUC=0.847),and 5-year(AUC=0.887)recurrence risks,which was further validated in the external cohort.Conclusion Higher HALP score prior to BCG instillation therapy is a protective factor against tumor recurrence,while higher ELR and pT1 stage are risk factors.Our nomogram prediction model based on HALP score,ELR and pathological T stage,can identify individuals at high risk of recurrence after BCG instillation therapy.
8.Efficacy and prognostic factors of second transurethral resection for non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer
Yangkun AO ; Weiming LUO ; Qiang RAN ; Haitao WANG ; Jian ZHANG ; Yapeng WANG ; Ze WANG ; Jing XU ; Jun ZHANG ; Zhenzhen CHEN ; Weihua LAN ; Qiuli LIU ; Jun JIANG
Journal of Army Medical University 2025;47(16):1923-1930
Objective To investigate risk factors for residual lesions after initial transurethral resection of bladder tumors(TURBT)and risk factors for tumor recurrence after second TURBT in patients with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer(NMIBC)in order to provide reference for clinical management.Methods A case-control study design was adopted to include 120 NMIBC patients who underwent initial TURBT and then second surgery within 2~8 weeks in our department from January 2017 to January 2025.Based on the presence of residual lesions after the initial TURBT or not,the patients were divided into a residual lesion group(n=34)and a non-residual lesion group(n=86).Chi-square test and multivariate logistic regression analysis were performed to identify potential risk factors for residual lesions following the initial TURBT.Univariate and multivariate Cox regression models were used to analyze potential risk factors for tumor recurrence after the second TURBT.Results The residual lesion rate after initial TURBT was 28.33%.Chi-square test analysis revealed that tumor stage T1(Chi-square=5.756,P=0.016)and broad tumor base(Chi-square=4.331,P=0.037)were factors influencing residual lesions after initial TURBT.Multivariate logistic regression analysis identified tumor stage T1(OR=3.047,95%CI:1.128~8.226,P=0.028)as an independent risk factor for residual lesions after initial TURBT.The tumor recurrence rate after second TURBT was 17.5%.Multivariate Cox regression analysis identified tumor stage T1(OR=4.258,95%CI:1.248~14.532,P=0.021),intravesical chemotherapy instillation after second TURBT(OR=3.539,95%CI:1.284~9.752,P=0.015),history of urinary system tumors(OR=3.002,95%CI:1.145~7.873,P=0.025)and high platelet-to-lymphocyte(PLR)ratio(OR=2.798,95%CI:1.115~7.023,P=0.028)as independent risk factors for tumor recurrence after second TURBT.Conclusion Tumor stage T1 and broad tumor base are risk factors for residual lesions after initial TURBT,while tumor stage T1,intravesical chemotherapy instillation after second TURBT,history of urinary system tumors and high PLR ratio are risk factors for tumor recurrence after second TURBT.Comprehensive analysis on above 4 indicators can effectively assess the risk of tumor recurrence in NMIBC patients following second TURBT,and timely early medical intervention is beneficial for improving patient outcomes.
9.Association between the magnitude of systolic blood pressure reduction after successful endovascular thrombectomy with outcomes and post-procedure symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage in acute large vessel occlusion stroke patients
Xianjun HUANG ; Hao WANG ; Junfeng XU ; Xianhui DING ; Yapeng GUO ; Xiangjun XU ; Ke YANG ; Qian YANG ; Zhiming ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2024;21(3):145-155
Objective To explore the association of the magnitude of systolic blood pressure reduction(SBPr)with post-procedure 24 h symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage(sICH)and 90-day clinical outcomes in patients with successful endovascular thrombectomy(EVT).Methods Consecutively registered patients with EVT caused by anterior circulation large vessel occlusion stroke(LVOS)in the First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College(Yijishan Hospital)between July 2015 and April 2023 and patients with successful reperfusion were analyzed.Demographic data,medical history(hypertension,diabetes),the trial of Org 10172 in acute stroke treatment(TOAST)classification,the baseline National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale(NIHSS)score and the baseline Alberta stroke early CT(ASPECT)score of patients were collected.And procedure related parameters(including time from onset to puncture,time from onset to reperfusion,occluded site[internal carotid artery,M1 segment of middle cerebral artery,M2 segment of middle cerebral artery],collateral circulation status[determined based on preoperative occluded angiography showing the range of collateral circulation in the occluded vessel area,defined as good collateral circulation with a reflux range of ≥ 50%and poor collateral circulation with a reflux range of<50%]),immediate postoperative reperfusion status(evaluated using the modified thrombolysis for cerebral infarction[mTICI]grading,successful reperfusion defined as mTICI grading of 2b-3),24 hours sICH,and 90 days clinical outcomes(evaluated using the modified Rankin scale score at 90days after EVT,with a score ≤ 2indicating a good prognosis and a score>2indicating a poor prognosis).SBPr was defined as(baseline SBP-mean SBP)/baseline SBP x 100%.According to the the magnitude of SBPr,SBPr is divided into 5 categories(<-10%,-10%-10%,>10%-20%,>20%-30%and>30%).Based on the clinical outcomes at 90 days and the occurrence of sICH at 24 hours after EVT,patients were divided into a good prognosis group and a poor prognosis group,as well as an sICH group and a non-sICH group.The relationship between SBPr and postoperative 90 days clinical prognosis or sICH was analyzed using a binary Logistic regression model.Subgroup analysis was conducted based on a history of hypertension(yes and no),continuous intravenous hypotensive therapy(yes and no),baseline ASPECT scores(3-5 and 6-10),and collateral circulation status(good and bad).Using a restricted cubic plot to depict the relationship between SBPr and sICH and clinical prognosis at 90days.Results(1)In total,731 patients were included.The median age was 71(62,77)years and 424(58.0%)were men.The median baseline NIHSS score was 14(12,18),the median baseline ASPECT was 9(7,10),405(55.4%)patients achieved 90-day modified Rankin scale score 0-2,and 35 patients(4.8%)developed sICH.(2)Multivariate analysis showed that the older age(OR,1.036,95%CI 1.017-1.056),the higher baseline NIHSS score(OR,1.095,95%CI1.049-1.144),the lower baseline ASPECT score(OR,0.704,95%CI 0.636-0.780),diabetes(OR,1.729,95%CI 1.084-2.758),bad collateral circulation(good collateral circulation vs.bad collateral circulation,OR,0.481,95%CI 0.332-0.696)and SBPr>30%(SBPr-10%-10%as a reference,OR,2.238,95%CI 1.230-4.071),the higher the risk of poor clinical outcomes at 90 days(all P<0.05).Continuous intravenous hypotensive therapy is a risk factor for postoperative 24 h sICH(OR,2.278,95%CI 1.047-4.953;P=0.038),while SBPr 20%-30%is associated with a lower risk of postoperative 24 h sICH(SBPr-10%-10%as a reference,OR,0.362,95%CI0.131-0.998;P=0.049).(3)The restrictive cube plot shows that there is a U-shaped relationship between SBPr after EVT and poor clinical outcomes at 90 days,while there is a nearly linear relationship with the occurrence of sICH.The more SBP reduction,the lower the incidence of sICH.(4)In the subgroup analyses,in the non-hypertension history and the good collateral circulation group,SBPr>30%has a higher risk of poor clinical outcomes compared to SBPr-10%-10%(OR and 95%CI were 2.921[1.000-8.528]and 2.363[1.078-5.183],respectively,with P=0.05 or P<0.05);After EVT,the group receiving continuous intravenous hypotensive therapy and the baseline ASPECT score 6-10 groups showed a significant correlation between SBPr>30%and poor clinical outcomes at 90 days(SBPr-10%-10%as a reference,OR and 95%CI were 2.646[1.168-5.993]and 2.481[1.360-4.527],respectively,with P<0.05).The correlation between SBPr and lower incidence of sICH was only found in the subgroup of poor collateral circulation(SBPr-10%-10%as a reference,SBPr>20%-30%:OR,0.133,95%CI 0.027-0.652;SBPr>30%:OR,0.104,95%CI 0.013-0.864;all P<0.05).Conclusions Among patients who achieved successful reperfusion with EVT,SBPr might be related to a worse functional outcome at 90 days and sICH 24 h after operation.However,the relationship may exhibit significant heterogeneity across different subgroups.Baseline ASPECT score,history of hypertension,collateral circulation,and the use of continuous venous hypertension after EVT have been highlighted in individualized blood pressure management after EVT.
10.Systematic review of risk prediction models for intradialytic hypotension in patients with maintenance hemodialysis
Dongge ZHU ; Juzi WANG ; Qian ZHAO ; Yapeng HE ; Zhuanzhuan ZHANG ; Yutong YANG
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2024;59(2):174-183
Objective To systematically review the risk prediction models for intradialytic hypotension in maintenance hemodialysis patients,with a view to provide references for clinical practice.Methods PubMed,Embase,Web of Science,Cochrane Library,CINAHL,CNKI,VIP,Wanfang and CBM were searched from inception to May 29,2023.2 reviewers independently screened the literature,extracted information and assessed methodological quality using the Prediction Model Risk of Bias Assessment Tool.Results A total of 20 studies and 25 models were included with the sample size of 68~9 292 cases and the incidence of outcome events of 2.1~51%.Baseline systolic blood pressure,age,ultrafiltration rate,diabetes and dialysis duration were the top 5 predictors of repeated reporting of the models.20 models reported the area under the curve of ranging from 0.649 to 0.969,and 5 models reported calibration metrics.There were 9 internal validations and 4 combined internal and external validation models.The overall applicability of the 20 studies was good,but all had a high risk of bias,mainly in data analysis.Conclusion Research on risk prediction models for intradialytic hypotension in maintenance hemodialysis patients is still in the developmental stage.Future studies should improve the research design and reporting process,and validation studies of existing models should be carried out to further evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility in clinical practice.

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