1.Cost-effectiveness analysis of cefiderocol for the treatment of confirmed or suspected carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacteria serious infections
Yuan GONG ; Shuo KANG ; Yibing HOU ; Xiaohui WANG ; Ying NIE ; Jing WANG ; Zhenhua PAN
China Pharmacy 2026;37(2):192-197
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of cefiderocol versus best available therapy (BAT) or standard-of- care (SOC) for the treatment of confirmed or suspected carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacterial (CRGNB) serious infections from the perspective of the Chinese healthcare system, and to explore its reasonable pricing. METHODS A decision tree model was constructed based on data from two phase Ⅲ clinical trials (CREDIBLE-CR and GAME CHANGER) to simulate the cost- effectiveness of cefiderocol in two scenarios: salvage therapy for confirmed CRGNB infection (scenario 1) and empirical therapy for suspected CRGNB infection (scenario 2). The primary outcome measure was the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER). The willingness-to-pay (WTP) was set at 1 to 3 times China’s per capita GDP in 2024. To verify the robustness of the results, one- way and probabilistic sensitivity analyses were conducted, and based on these, a reasonable price range for cefiderocol in the Chinese market was explored. RESULTS The results for scenario 1 showed that the clinical cure rate in the cefiderocol group was higher than that in the BAT group (47.50% vs. 34.21%), but its ICER was 415 065.03 yuan per cured case, exceeding three times China’s GDP per capita. Scenario 2 revealed that the ICER for cefiderocol relative to SOC was as high as 1 362 446.16 yuan per cured case, far exceeding the WTP. Sensitivity analysis indicated that the treatment duration and price of cefiderocol were key factors affecting its cost-effectiveness. In the two scenarios described above, the unit price of cefiderocol must fall below 683.47 and 242.00 yuan/g, respectively, to be considered cost-effective. CONCLUSIONS Based on the current market price, cefiderocol lacks sufficient cost-effectiveness for treating confirmed or suspected CRGNB serious infections within China’s healthcare system. To improve its accessibility, price negotiations or a tiered medical insurance payment strategy are required.
2.Rapid health technology assessment of serplulimab in the first-line treatment of small-cell lung cancer
Yibing HOU ; Shuo KANG ; Yuan GONG ; Xiaohui WANG ; Ying NIE ; Huanlong LIU
China Pharmacy 2025;36(11):1405-1410
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy, safety and cost-effectiveness of serplulimab as a first-line treatment of small- cell lung cancer (SCLC), and provide an evidence-based basis for drug selection in hospitals. METHODS Rapid health technology assessment was adopted; PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, CNKI, Wanfang, VIP and official websites of domestic and international health technology assessment agencies were systematically searched from the inception to Oct. 2024. Two reviewers independently screened the literature, assessed the quality of included studies and carried out the qualitative analysis according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. RESULTS A total of 13 systematic reviews/meta-analyses and 9 economic studies were included, and the literature quality was generally good. In terms of effectiveness, compared with chemotherapy alone, serplulimab combined with chemotherapy significantly improved progression-free survival, overall survival, and objective response rate in patients with SCLC. In terms of safety, serplulimab combined with chemotherapy showed no significant difference in the incidence of ≥3 grade adverse events compared with chemotherapy alone in the treatment of SCLC, indicating a good safety profile; compared with combination therapies involving other immunosuppressive agents, the incidence rate of adverse events was also lower. In terms of cost-effectiveness, compared with chemotherapy alone, serplulimab combined with chemotherapy is not cost- effective, which may be related to the high price of serplulimab. CONCLUSIONS Serplulimab is effective and safe in the treatment of SCLC, but has no obvious advantage in terms of cost-effectiveness.
3.Compositional isotemporal substitution effects of recess physical activity on mental health among junior high school students
WANG Siji, ZHANG Xiubing, SONG Yingzhe, CHEN Jiu, WANG Yibing, LIN Yanmin, XIE Jun
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(8):1120-1124
Objective:
To explore the isotemporal substitution effects among different intensities of physical activity within a 10 minute recess period on the mental health of junior high school students, aiming to provide evidence based references for targeted practical interventions.
Methods:
From May to November 2024, a total of 845 junior high school students from Tianjin,Taiyuan and L Liang in Shaanxi Province,Puyang in Henan Province,Xi an in Shaanxi Province,Quzhou in Zhejiang Province,and Chaoyang in Liaoning Province were selected by using a combination of stratified random sampling and convenience sampling. ActiGraph wGT3X-BT accelerometers was used to measure physical activity during a 10 minute recess period. Mental health status was assessed with the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21). An isotemporal substitution model was constructed in 1 minute increments to predict the effects of substituting different physical activity behaviors on students mental health.
Results:
During recess, sedentary behavior (SB) was predominant among junior high school students, with an average duration of [7.08(5.85,7.98)] minutes, while moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) accounted for the shortest duration at [0.42(0.21,0.85)] minutes. There were statistically significant differences in MVPA,LPA and SB time between students of different genders and grades( Z/H =-9.08,-8.34,-9.51;84.87,126.82,135.27,all P <0.01). Isotemporal substitution analysis, adjusted for gender and age, showed that replacing 1 minute of SB with 1 minute of MVPA significantly improved anxiety levels ( β =-0.29, 95% CI =-0.53 to -0.04) and overall mental health ( β =-0.72, 95% CI =-1.39 to -0.04), with both results reaching statistical significance (both P <0.05). No significant effects were observed for other substitution patterns (both P >0.05).
Conclusions
Substituting SB with MVPA during a 10 minute recess period exerts a positive impact on the mental health of junior high school students. It is recommended to optimize the daily recess activity structure in schools to enhance students mental well being.
4.Cost-utility analysis of capivasertib combined with fulvestrant in the second-line treatment of HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer
Yang ZHANG ; Shuo KANG ; Xiaohui WANG ; Yibing HOU ; Xiangxia FU ; Huanlong LIU
China Pharmacy 2025;36(24):3073-3078
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the cost-utiliby of capivasertib combined with fulvestrant for the second-line treatment of hormone receptor-positive/human epidermal growth factor receptor-2-negative (HR+/HER2-) advanced breast cancer from the perspective of the Chinese healthcare system. METHODS A partitioned survival model was constructed using clinical data from the CAPItello-291 trial. Costs and quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) were used as the output indicators of the model, and the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) was used as the evaluation indicator of the model. Using three times the per capita gross domestic product (GDP) of China in 2024 as the willingness-to-pay threshold (WTP), this study analyzed the cost-utility of capivasertib combined with fulvestrant versus fulvestrant monotherapy in the treatment of HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer, and conducted sensitivity analysis and scenario analysis under conditions where the price of capivasertib was reduced by 50%, 60%, 70% and 95%, respectively. RESULTS The results of the basic analysis showed that compared with the fulvestrant monotherapy regimen, the ICER of capivasertib combined with fulvestrant was 843 038.46 yuan/QALY, which was higher than the WTP(287 247 yuan/QALY). The one-way sensitivity analysis revealed that the top three factors with the most substantial influence on ICER were the utility value in the progression disease state, the price of capivasertib, and the utility value inthe progression free survival state. Probabilistic sensitivity analysis demonstrated the robustness of the basic analysis results. Scenario analysis revealed that even if the price of capivasertib were reduced by 95%, capivasertib combined with fulvestrant did not exhibit cost-effectiveness at the current WTP. CONCLUSION At a WTP of three times China’s GDP per capita in 2024, compared to fulvestrant monotherapy, capivasertib combined with fulvestrant as the second-line treatment for HR+/ HER2- advanced breast cancer is not cost-effective.
5.Research progress on mechanism of valproic acid in treatment of spinal cord injury
Yibing KE ; Haoran GUO ; Yongping WANG
Chongqing Medicine 2025;54(3):779-785
Spinal cord injury(SCI)can result in varying degrees of spinal motor dysfunction,partial sensory loss and sphincter dysfunction.SCI is divided into two stages:primary injury and secondary injury.The spinal cord cell necrosis during the primary injury period and apoptosis,oxidative stress and autophagy during the secondary injury period lead a large number of cell injury and permanant neurodysfunction.The histone deacetylase(HDAC)plays a key role in regulating the cellular viability and gene transcription.Neuro-dysfunction induced by SCI is associated with transcriptional dysfunction associated with unbalanced levels of protein acetylation.Valproic acid(VPA)is a inhibitor of HDAC and is usually used as an antiepileptic drug in clinic.Studies show that VPA may have the potential to treat the central nervous system diseases.VPA inhib-its HDAC,and then regulates oxidative stress,cellular autophagy,ion imbalance,microglia differentiation and inflammatory response,and plays the neuroprotective effect.This paper reviewed the related molecular mecha-nism of VPA in treating SCI.
6.Change in serum uric acid level and its influencing factors among military personnel during long-term maritime mission
Lifeng SHI ; Yan WU ; Guangyong WANG ; Shaoyu ZHANG ; Fang WANG ; Tao GUO ; Guangman TANG ; Lan LI ; Yibing ZHOU
Journal of Army Medical University 2025;47(12):1284-1290
Objective To investigate the characteristics of changes in blood uric acid(UA)and detection rate of hyperuricemia(HUA)among officers and soldiers during long-term maritime missions,as well as their related influencing factors.Methods A total of 100 servicemen were randomly selected from 240 officers and soldiers who will participate in a long-distance voyage mission.Their general information,including age,education level,administrative position,years of service on board,and department,was surveyed.Their annual data of physical examination were retrospectively analyzed and compared with the results of another 335 shore-based servicemen during the same period.On mission day 10(D10)and day 50(D50),the venous blood samples were collected from the participants to synchronously measure blood UA level and body composition indicators(body fat mass,BMI,fat percentage,fat mass,muscle mass,and muscle percentage).Additionally,on D50,Self-Rating Scale of Sleep(SRSS)and Symptom Checklist-90(SCL-90)were employed to survey their conditions.Seventy service members were randomly selected from the 100 participants to engage in aerobic exercise.The changes in UA level and detection rate of HUA among the mission personnel were analyzed,along with their influencing factors.Results The UA level and HUA detection rate in long-term navigation personnel during concurrent annual physical examinations were significantly lower than those in shore-based personnel(P<0.01).Compared to pre-voyage physical examination results,the UA level and HUA detection rate in long-term navigation personnel were significantly increased from mission day D10(P<0.001).Compared to the values at D10,the UA level and HUA detection rate at D50 showed significant decreases(P<0.05),and then essentially returned to pre-mission examination levels(P>0.05).Aged<32 years was an independent risk factor for new-onset HUA at mission D10(P<0.05).<32 years old and aerobic exercise during the voyage were independent influencing factors for HUA outcome(P<0.05).Conclusion Serum UA level and HUA detection rate among officers and soldiers participating in long-term maritime missions are relatively low before departure,but in significant increases during the early stages of the mission,particularly among those aged<32 years.Scientific aerobic exercise during the mission period helps reduce UA level and HUA detection rate,playing a crucial role in guaranteeing physical and mental health.
7.Research progress in the factors related to bone cement leakage in percutaneous vertebral augmentation for vertebral metastases
Mingyuan HOU ; Zhilong WANG ; Yibing LI ; Taiyang ZUO
Journal of Interventional Radiology 2025;34(1):109-114
For the treatment of vertebral metastases,percutaneous vertebral augmentation can effectively relieve pain,stabilize vertebrae,and prevent and treat pathological fractures.Bone cement leakage is the most common complication of percutaneous vertebral augmentation.Most bone cement leakages are asymptomatic and no special management is required,but close attention should be paid to some rare and serious complications caused by bone cement leakage.This paper aims to make a comprehensive review about the advances in percutaneous vertebral augmentation for vertebral metastases,focusing on the technical features,characteristics of bone cement,types of bone cement leakage,leakage-related factors and their preventive measures,etc.
8.The curative effect of CT-guided microwave ablation combined with percutaneous vertebroplasty for spinal metastases and the analysis of risk factors for bone cement leakage
Mingyuan HOU ; Zhilong WANG ; Fangzhou JIANG ; Zerui WANG ; Yining LIANG ; Yibing LI ; Taiyang ZUO
Journal of Interventional Radiology 2025;34(2):186-191
Objective To investigate the short-term efficacy of CT-guided microwave ablation(MWA)combined with percutaneous vertebroplasty(PVP)for spinal metastases,and to analyze the risk factors for postoperative cement leakage.Methods The clinical data of 50 patients with spinal metastases(74 diseased vertebrae in total),who were treated with CT-guided MW A combined with PVP at the authors'hospital from January 2020 to June 2023,were retrospectively analyzed.Numerical Pain Rating Scale(NRS),daily morphine consumption(DMC)and Activity of Daily Living Scale(ADL)were used to evaluate the short-term efficacy.Regular postoperative CT reexamination was carried out to assess the condition of local tumor control and bone cement leakage.Univariate analysis and multivariate binary logistic analysis of gender,age,maximum diameter of metastatic lesion,type of metastasis,Tomita classification of primary tumor,level of affected vertebrae,injected volume of bone cement,injection side,pathological fracture,and posterior vertebral wall rupture were performed to determine the risk factors for postoperative occurrence of bone cement leakage.Results The preoperative,and the postoperative one-day,one-week,one-month,3-month and 6-month NRS were(7.24±1.41),(4.76±1.45),(3.42±1.34),(2.86±0.90),(2.20±0.57),(1.66±0.72)points respectively.The preoperative,and the postoperative one-day,one-week,one-month,3-month and 6-month DMC were(110.40±94.61),(66.10±51.23),(47.30±37.49),(32.90±22.84),(25.60±18.97),(15.36±13.43)mg respectively.The preoperative,and the postoperative one-week,one-month,3-month and 6-month ADL were(40.80±11.45),(53.20±6.68),(60.40±5.14),(62.90±4.75),(64.80±4.51)points respectively.The differences in NRS,DMC,ADL between their preoperative values and postoperative 6-month values were statistically significant(all P<0.05).Postoperative 6-month imaging follow-up check revealed that tumor was controlled in 46 patients and the tumor recurrence rate was 8%(4/50),and mild bone cement leakage occurred in 17 of 74 vertebrae(22.97%).Multivariate regression analysis indicated that pathological fracture(OR=9.581,95%CI=2.292-40.055,P=0.002)and rupture of posterior wall of vertebra(OR=5.105,95%CI=1.041-25.022,P=0.044)were the independent risk factors for bone cement leakage,the pathological fracture(OR=35.333,95%CI=4.029-309.840,P=0.001)was the independent risk factor for cortical bone cement leakage.No independent risk factor for vascular bone cement leakage was observed.The rupture of posterior wall of vertebra(OR=48.400,95%CI=4.725-495.753,P=0.001)was the independent risk factor for leakage of bone cement in spinal canal.Conclusion MW A combined with PVP can rapidly relieve pain,improve the ability of daily activity and quality of life of patients with spinal metastases,which can be further improved within 6 months after treatment.The combination use of MW A and PVP carries lower incidence of bone cement leakage.The pathological fracture and posterior wall rupture of vertebra are the independent risk factors for bone cement leakage.
9.Advances in percutaneous ablation for pulmonary oligometastases from colorectal cancer
Mingyuan HOU ; Yibing LI ; Zhenhua DU ; Zhilong WANG ; Taiyang ZUO
Journal of Interventional Radiology 2025;34(9):1023-1029
Colorectal cancer(CRC)is one of the most common malignant tumors worldwide,metastasizing most commonly to the liver and lung.Local treatment of pulmonary oligometastases from CRC has an important position in the therapeutic course of the disease,sometimes local therapy is the key to achieve a disease-free state.Surgery is the preferred treatment for pulmonary oligometastases from CRC,but some patients are unable to undergo surgery due to physical conditions or lesion's anatomical location limitations.Because of its minimally-invasive manipulation,repeatable adoption,maximum preservation of lung parenchyma and lung function,and the potential to cure new or recurrent lung metastases,percutaneous ablation therapy has emerged as an important surgical alternative,and its clinical application has been increasing in recent years.Percutaneous ablation techniques mainly include radiofrequency ablation(RFA),microwave ablation(MWA),and cryoablation(CA).RFA produces thermal effect through high-frequency electrical current,and it is easy to operate and applicable for a wide range of treatments.MW A uses efficient microwave heating technique and its energy distribution is uniform,suitable for larger lesions.Through repeated freeze-thaw cycles CA destroys tumor tissues,which is particularly suitable for the lesions near important structures.Besides,percutaneous ablation combined with surgery,medication,etc.can be used for the treatment of pulmonary oligometastases from CRC,this kind of combination therapy has synergistic effect to enhance the curative efficacy.This paper aims to make a comprehensive review about the importance of treating pulmonary oligometastases from CRC,the efficacy,prognosis,and influencing factors of various percutaneous ablation techniques,and the application progress of ablation combined with other therapies.
10.Enhanced CT Gray-Level Co-Occurrence Matrix for Predicting Central Lymph Node Metastasis in cN0 Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma
Chen WANG ; Qing LI ; Yibing SHI
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging 2024;32(8):787-791
Purpose To investigate the value of enhanced CT gray-level co-occurrence matrix(GLCM)for predicting central lymph node metastasis(CLNM)in cN0 papillary thyroid carcinoma.Materials and Methods Between January 2020 to December 2021,55 cases confirmed cN0 papillary thyroid carcinoma in Xuzhou Central Hospital by clinical and surgical pathology were analyzed retrospectively.According to the postoperative pathological results,all 55 cases were divided into CLNM-positive(34 cases)and CLNM-negative groups(21 cases).All patients underwent dual-phase enhanced CT scan of the neck before operation.Image J software was performed to extract the GLCM parameters(angular second moment,contrast,correlation,inverse difference moment,entropy)of the maximum slice of the tumor in the arterial(A)and venous(V)phases,these parameters between the GLCM parameters of CLNM-positive and negative groups were compared.And the receiver operating characteristic curve was applied to evaluate the prediction efficiency.Results A-angular second moment,A-entropy and V-entropy were significant differences between the two groups(t/Z=-2.140,2.753,2.736,all P<0.05),no significant differences were observed in other parameters between the two groups(P>0.05).The area under curve value of A-angular second moment,A-entropy,V-entropy,combined A-angular second moment and A-entropy to predict CLNM was 0.672,0.706,0.686,0.734,respectively.Combined A-angular second moment and A-entropy had the best predictive efficacy,with the sensitivity and specificity were 76.47%and 66.67%,respectively.Conclusion Enhanced CT GLCM has the efficacy to preoperative CLNM in cN0 papillary thyroid carcinoma patients,combined arterial phase parameter A-angular second moment and A-entropy has the best prediction efficiency.


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