1.Ethical examination of the research and application of artificial intelligence in the field of rehabilitation
Lijun MENG ; Yiting LI ; Yingwei SUN ; Yu WU ; Shicai WU
Chinese Medical Ethics 2025;38(2):166-172
With the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, the ethical governance of AI has gained increasing attention. The Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence was issued by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in 2021, which clarified several principles for the ethical governance of AI. In the field of rehabilitation medicine, the research and application of AI technology have significantly improved patients’ quality of life and survival. However, due to the specificity of the service population in rehabilitation medicine, which is mostly for the sick, injured, disabled, and elderly, a series of complex ethical issues have also arisen. This paper analyzed in detail the ethical issues and challenges encountered in the research and application of AI technology in the field of rehabilitation medicine from various aspects, such as informed consent, security of privacy and data, patients’ physical and mental rehabilitation, compliance regulation, protection of specific groups, and promotion of equity. According to the principles of the Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and others, response strategies were proposed, including multi-party collaboration and interdisciplinary cooperation, improving and refining relevant laws and regulations, strengthening ethical education across society, establishing accountability mechanisms, increasing investment, promoting equity, and other measures, to promote the healthy development of research and application of AI technology in the field of rehabilitation, as well as benefit humanity.
2.Mid-term Efficacy of Autologous Hamstring Tendon Implantation in the Treatment of Severe Anterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse
Ying YAO ; Yiting WANG ; Junfang YANG ; Yiqi GUAN ; Yu MEI ; Jingsong HAN ; Kun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2024;24(4):271-277
Objective To explore the safety and mid-term efficacy of autologous hamstring tendon implantation in the treatment of severe anterior vaginal wall prolapse.Methods We performed a prospective single arm clinical study.From May 2021,pelvic organ prolapse(POP)patients with severe anterior vaginal wall prolapse as the main cause who had symptoms and required surgical treatment were included.The patient was fully informed and voluntarily selected autologous hamstring tendon implantation and high sacral ligament suspension.Postoperative follow-ups were carried out on the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification(POP-Q),Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory-Short Form 20(PFDI-20),postoperative satisfaction score,and Patient Global Impression of Improvement(PGI-I).Function of the lower limb on the tendon removal side,as well as postoperative complications and re-operations were recorded.Results The operation time of tendon removal was(19.7±8.3)min,the operation time of pelvic floor was(122.1±37.8)min,the median intraoperative bleeding volume was 70 ml(range,50-400 ml),and there was no intraoperative co-morbidity or postoperative fever.A total of 12 cases were followed up for(26.4±2.5)months.The measured values of Aa,Ba,and C were 3(-1-3),5(2-10),and 4(-1-10)before operation and-3(-3-3),-3(-3-3),and-6(-6-3)at 24 months after operation,respectively,with significant difference(P<0.05).The PFDI-20 scores of the 12 patients before surgery and at 24 months after surgery were 88.0 points(range,16.7-204.2 points)and 8.3 points(range,0-32.3 points),respectively,with significant difference(Z=-2.803,P=0.005).The PGI-I questionnaire showed 11 patients with significant improvement in postoperative symptoms and 1 patient with improvement.The satisfaction scores at 6 and 24 months after surgery were(4.8±0.4)points and(4.6±0.7)points,respectively.One patient experienced vaginal prolapse at 12 months after surgery,with a Ⅲ degree prolapse of the anterior wall and vaginal vault,the recurrence rate being 8.3%(1/12).Two patients had pulmonary embolism at 9 d and 2 weeks after surgery,with Clavien-Dindo Ⅱ and Ⅲ grades,and recovered after outpatient and hospitalization treatment.One patient was found fascia exposure at the vagina,and had improvement with medication treatment.All the patients had good wound healing at the tendon removal site,with normal muscle strength and lower limb activity.No re-operation was required due to recurrence or complications of tendon surgery.Conclusions Autologous hamstring tendon implantation is safe in the treatment of severe anterior vaginal wall prolapse with satisfactory mid-term efficacy.Before surgery,it is necessary to educate patients on lower limb exercise to prevent complications of venous thrombosis.
3.Research Progress of Microneedle Delivery System in the Treatment of Skin Tumors
Yiting LUO ; Ting YU ; Yue QIU ; Longfei LIAO ; Xue MA ; Hongtao XIAO ; Tingting QI
Herald of Medicine 2024;43(8):1235-1244
As an emerging drug delivery technology,microneedles can puncture the skin's stratum corneum to create micron-sized conduits,painlessly,minimally invasive,and efficiently deliver drugs into viable epidermis or dermis for local or systemic therapeutic effects.This paper reviews the current clinical trials of microneedles used in the treatment of various diseases,elaborates on the characteristics of various types of microneedles,and summarizes the latest research progress of microneedles used to treat skin tumors,including chemotherapy,photothermal and photodynamic therapy,immunotherapy,gene therapy,and combination therapy.This review provides ideas and directions for further research on microneedles in treating skin tumors.
4.Assessment of left ventricular function using tissue motion mitral annular displacement in patients with cardiac amyloidosis
Yulian YAN ; Qihuan FU ; Min ZHANG ; Shuqi YU ; Yiting KONG ; Huarong ZENG ; Yifan TU ; Rong LIU
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2024;40(10):1504-1508
Objective To observe the value of tissue motion mitral annular displacement(TMAD)technique to assess left ventricular function in patients with cardiac amyloidosis.Methods A total of 34 adult patients with cardiac amyloidosis diagnosed by pathology were retrospectively included as the observation group,and 32 healthy adults were collected as the control group for the same period.Basic data of the subjects were collected,and data of routine ultrasonic parameters of left ventricular function and TMAD parameters were obtained,and then compared between groups.The correlation of TMAD parameters with left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF)or mitral annular plane systolic excursion(MAPSE)were assessed.Results Compared with the control group,the observation group had higher levels of body surface area(BSA),systolic blood pressure,N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide(NT-proBNP),creatinine and urea(all P<0.05).The observation group had increased values of ascending aorta(AO),left atrium(LA),interventricular septum(IVS),left ventricular posterior wall thickness in diastole(LVPWD),pulmonary artery(PA),and early diastolic peark velocity of mitral inflow(peak E),while smaller values of left ventricular end-diastolic dimension(LVEDD),LVEF,fractional shortening(FS),early diastolic tissue Doppler velocity E'septal(IVS E')and lateral(LW E')and MAPSE(all P<0.05),and the LVEF in observation group was(58.18±7.09)%.For TMAD patameters,the observation group had smaller values of the following parameters on apical four chamber(A4C)view as medial displacement of mitral valve annulus(A4C MV1),displacement of lateral mitral valve annulus(A4C MV2),displacement of the midpoint of the mitral valve annulus(A4C Midpt)and the corresponding percentage(A4C Midpt%),as well as smaller values of the following paramets on apical two chamber(A2C)view as A2C MV1,A2C MV2,A2C Midpt and A2C Midpt%(all P<0.05).In the observation group,A4C Midpt%showed a moderate positive correlation with LVEF(r=0.488,P<0.05),and A2C Midpt showed a high positive correlation with M APSE(r=0.712,P<0.05),and A4C MV2,A4C Midpt,A4C Midpt%,A2C MV1,A2C MV2,A2C Midpt%all showed a moderate positive correlation with MAPSE(r=0.420 to 0.691,all P<0.05).Conclusion Compared with LVEF,the TMAD parameters might reflect the changes in left ventricular systolic function more sensitively in patients with cardiac amyloidosis.
5.Research Progress on the Association between Schizophrenia and Toxoplasma gondii Infection
Zhu YITING ; Yang XIAOHUI ; Chen MIAORU ; Hu YU ; Chang YUNFENG ; Wu XIANG
Biomedical and Environmental Sciences 2024;37(6):647-660
Toxoplasma gondii(T.gondii or Tg),is an obligatory intracellular parasite with humans as its intermediate hosts.In recent years,significant correlations between T.gondii infection and schizophrenia have been reported,including the possible mediating mechanisms.Currently,mechanisms and hypotheses focus on central neurotransmitters,immunity,neuroinflammation,and epigenetics;however,the exact underlying mechanisms remain unclear.In this article,we review the studies related to T.gondii infection and schizophrenia,particularly the latest research progress.Research on dopamine(DA)and other neurotransmitters,the blood-brain barrier,inflammatory factors,disease heterogeneity,and other confounders is also discussed.In addition,we also summarized the results of some new epidemiological investigations.
6.Strategies for prevention and treatment of vascular and nerve injuries in mandibular anterior implant surgery
Haiying MA ; Yiting LOU ; Zheyuan SUN ; Baixiang WANG ; Mengfei YU ; Huiming WANG
Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences 2024;53(5):550-560
Important anatomical structures such as mandibular incisive canal,tongue foramen,and mouth floor vessels may be damaged during implant surgery in the mandibular anterior region,which may lead to mouth floor hematoma,asphyxia,pain,paresthesia and other symptoms.In severe cases,this can be life-threatening.The insufficient alveolar bone space and the anatomical variation of blood vessels and nerves in the mandibular anterior region increase the risk of blood vessel and nerve injury during implant surgery.In case of vascular injury,airway control and hemostasis should be performed,and in case of nerve injury,implant removal and early medical treatment should be performed.To avoid vascular and nerve injury during implant surgery in the mandibular anterior region,it is necessary to be familiar with the anatomical structure,take cone-beam computed tomography,design properly before surgery,and use digital technology during surgery to achieve accurate implant placement.This article summarizes the anatomical structure of the mandibular anterior region,discusses the prevention strategies of vascular and nerve injuries in this region,and discusses the treatment methods after the occurrence of vascular and nerve injuries,to provide clinical reference.
7.Anatomy and function of the canalis sinuosus and its injury prevention and treatment strategies in implant surgery
Zheyuan SUN ; Yiting LOU ; Zhichao LIU ; Baixiang WANG ; Mengfei YU ; Huiming WANG
Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences 2024;53(5):561-568
The canalis sinuosus,a canal containing the anterior superior alveolar nerve bundle,originates from the infraorbital canal and extends along the maxillary sinus and nasal cavity edges to the anterior maxilla.It was once regarded as an anatomical variation.However,with the widespread application of cone beam computed tomography(CBCT),the detection rate of canalis sinuosus in the population has increased.The canalis sinuosus exhibits diverse courses,branching into multiple accessory canals and terminating at the nasal floor or the anterior tooth region,with the majority traversing the palatal side of the central incisor.The anterior superior alveolar nerve bundle within the canalis sinuosus not only innervates and nourishes the maxillary anterior teeth and the corresponding soft tissues,and the maxillary sinus mucosa,but also relates to the nasal septum,lateral nasal wall,and parts of the palatal mucosa.To minimize surgical complications,strategies for preventing and treating canalis sinuosus injuries need to be investigated.Preoperatively,CBCT is used to identify the canalis sinuosus and to virtually design implant placement at a distance of more than 2 mm from the canalis sinuosus.Intraoperatively,assessing bleeding and patient comfort,complemented by precision surgical techniques such as the use of implant surgical guide plates.Postoperatively,CBCT is used to examine the relationship between the implant and the canalis sinuosus,and treatment of canalis sinuosus injuries can be tailored based on the patient's symptoms.This review summarizes the detection of canalis sinuosus in the population,its anatomical characteristics,and the physiological functions in the anterior maxilla,and discusses strategies for avoiding canalis sinuosus injuries during implant surgery,thereby enhancing clinical awareness and providing references for clinical decision-making.
8.Correlation between eating behaviors with body composition among medical students
YAN Xin, XIE Ruining, QIAO Yi, JIANG Shunli, CHENG Xiaoyu, YU Jie, DENG Yiting, LIN Li
Chinese Journal of School Health 2022;43(8):1202-1206
Objective:
To investigate the correlation between body composition and eating habits among medical students, and to provide evidence for health promotion.
Methods:
In December 2021, stratified cluster random sampling method was used to conduct a questionnaire survey and body composition assessment among 445 students in grade one to grade four in Jining Medical University.
Results:
There were 152 girls (53.3%) and 45 boys (28.1%) with low skeletal muscle mass. Totally 167 students ( 37.5% ) had lower muscle mass, including 115 females (40.4%) and 49 males (30.6%). High body fat percentage was found in 259 (58.2%) students, including 179 females (62.8%) and 80 males (50.0%). There were 192 students (43.1%) with abnormal waist to hip ratio, with 139 females (48.8%) and 53 males (33.1%). In addition, emotional eating score of female students was significantly higher than that of male students(6.85±2.24, 6.11±2.69, t =2.96, P <0.05). Cognitive restricted eating was positively correlated with skeletal muscle mass and musde mass( r=0.13, 0.13, P <0.05). Emotional eating was positively correlated with body fat percentage, body fat and waist hip ratio( r =0.20, 0.20, 0.16, P <0.05). Unrestricted eating was positively correlated with body fat percentage, body fat and waist hip ratio( r =0.15, 0.18, 0.15, P <0.05). Multiple linear regression analysis showed that gender, family residence, physical activity and cognitive eating were associated with skeletal muscle mass and muscle mass of medical students( P <0.05).
Conclusion
With low skeletal muscle mass, low muscle mass, body fat percentage and waist and hip high ratio, reasonable eating habits combined with resistance exercise should be adopted to improve their physical health.
9.Content Determination of 6 Kinds of Monosaccharide in Astragalus membranaceus with Different Growth Years by Pre-column Derivatization-HPLC
Yiting YU ; Wenxia PI ; Hui XIE ; Lijuan CAO ; Xiwen LI ; Xia LI ; Tulin LU ; Guojun YAN
China Pharmacy 2021;32(12):1448-1452
OBJECTIVE:To analyze and compare th e contents of 6 kinds of monosaccharide in Astragalus membranaceus from different growth years . METHODS :2-4 years old A. membranaceus from three areas were extracted with water extraction and alcohol precipitation ,Sevage deproteinization to obtain A. membranaceus polysaccharide. The samples were firstly hydrolyzed with trifluoroacetic acid (TFA)and then derivatized by 1-phenyl-3-methyl-5-pyrazolone(PMP). HPLC analysis was adopted to determine the contents of 6 kinds of monosaccharide as mannose ,rhamnose,galacturonic acid ,glucose,galactose,arabinose. The determination was performed on Symmetry C 18 column with phosphate buffer solution (pH 6.8)-acetonitrile(84∶16,V/V)as mobile phase at the flow rate of 1.0 mL/min. The detection wavelength was 245 nm,and column temperature was 35 ℃. The sample size was 20 µL. RESULTS :The contents of mannose ,rhamnose,galacturonic acid ,glucose,galactose and arabinose were 0.50-0.94, 0.76-1.60,3.35-7.86,87.33-275.77,1.95-8.96,2.35-14.04 mg/g,respectively. Total contents of monosaccharide from 2,3,4 years old A. membranaceus were 98.26-139.92,173.81-295.71,122.37-182.41 mg/g,respectively. There was significant difference in the contents of glucose between 3 old years A. membranaceus and 2,4 old years A. membranaceus (162.71-275.77 mg/g vs. 87.33-107.70,111.54-167.26 mg/g,P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS :Above 6 monosaccharides are detected in 2,3,4 years old A. membranaceus,among which the content of glucose is the highest. The content of glucose in 3 years old A. membranaceus is higher than that in 2 and 4 years old A. membranaceus .
10.Linear correlation between tooth movement and facial profile change in patients with classⅡ division 1 malocclusion
Zhijie ZHOU ; Yu CHEN ; Yijun LIN ; Yiting SUN ; Tiange WANG ; Lixia MAO ; Jiaqiang LIU
Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2021;56(1):63-69
Objective:To investigate the correlation between tooth movement and profile change in patients with class Ⅱ division 1 malocclusion.Methods:Pre- and post-treatment lateral cephalograms of 42 patients [10 males and 32 females, (23.8±6.3) years old, mean treatment time: 1.9 years] with class Ⅱ division 1 malocclusion were collected in Department of Oral & Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Ninth People′s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine from June 2012 to November 2017. The patients were treated with extraction of four first premolars or two maxillary first premolars. Cephalometric analysis was carried out before and after treatment. Thirty parameters were measured. The changes of soft and hard tissue after orthodontic treatment and their correlations were analyzed using bivariate linear regression. Related factors affecting the upper and lower lip, nasolabial angle (NLA) and mentolabial angle (MLA) were analyzed according to the standardized regression coefficient ( Beta). Results:Among all the 30 parameters, 18 parameters were statistically different before and after treatment. After treatment, upper central incisor sagittal distance [(63.87±7.14) mm] and upper lip sagittal distance [(77.73±7.60) mm] were significantly decreased ( P<0.05). The changes in 14 parameters after treatment showed linear relationship including strong positive correlation between upper lip sagittal retraction and upper central incisor sagittal retraction ( r=0.649, P<0.01). There were moderate positive correlations between upper lip and upper central incisor vertical movement ( r=0.544, P<0.01). While the sagittal change of gnathion and the Y-axis angle showed moderate negative correlations ( r=0.537, P<0.01). The stepwise multiple linear regression showed that the retraction of upper lip process was correlated with the retraction of upper central incisor, the increase of occlusal plane angle and the increase of upper central incisor angle, which was most correlated with the retraction of upper central incisor ( Beta=0.79). The downward displacement of upper lip process was correlated with the downward displacement of upper incisor, the decrease of upper central incisor angle, the decrease of the distance between maxillary first molar and palatal plane, and the increase of occlusal plane angle, which was more correlated with the downward displacement of upper incisor and the increase of occlusal plane angle ( Beta=0.59). The downward displacement of lower lip process was correlated with the downward displacement of upper incisor and lower incisor, which was more correlated with the upper incisor ( Beta=0.36). Conclusions:The relationship among nose, lips and chin was more coordinated. Incisor retraction had significant influence on lip prominence, and the lower lip position was highly related to the movement of upper incisor in sagittal and vertical dimension after orthodontic treatment in patients with class Ⅱ division 1 malocclusion. However, tooth movement had limited impact on the chin position.


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