1.Current Research Status of Digital Technology in the Rehabilitation of Rare Neurological and Muscular Diseases
Yixuan GUO ; Yi GAO ; Yiyang YAO ; Zhuoyue QIN ; Yaofang ZHANG ; Jiaqi JING ; Jing XIE ; Jian GUO ; Shuyang ZHANG
JOURNAL OF RARE DISEASES 2025;4(1):122-131
To review the randomized controlled trials (RCTs) at home and abroad on digital intelligence (DI)-driven rehabilitation in patients of neuromuscular disease, compare the effects of DI-driven rehabilitation with traditional rehabilitation, summarize the special needs and challenges faced by patients in rehabilitation of rare neuromuscular diseases, and provide evidence for the development and quality improvement of rehabilitation for rare neuromuscular diseases. We searched PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, CNKI, VIP, and Wanfang databases for literature on neuromuscular diseases, rare diseases, digital and intelligent technologies, and rehabilitation published from the inception of the databases to June 2024. Basic and research-related information from the retrieved literature was extracted and analyzed. A total of 43 RCTs in English from 14 countries were included. The most studied diseases were Parkinson′s disease and multiple sclerosis. The application of DI-driven technologies in rehabilitation of rare neuromuscular diseases was still limited. The commonly used technologies were virtual reality (VR) games, intelligent treadmill assistance, gait training robots, hybrid assistive limb (HAL), wearable sensors and tele-rehabilitation (TR) systems. These technologies were applied in patients′ homes or rehabilitation service centers. The VR games significantly improved both static/dynamic balance functions and cognitive functions. The intelligent treadmill assistance significantly enhanced gait speed and stride length. The gait training robots significantly improved balance, gait speed and stride length of patients. The wearable exoskeletons significantly enhanced walking ability. DI-driven rehabilitation measures have great value and potential in the field of neuromuscular disease rehabilitation. Their advantages and characteristics can meet the diverse needs of rare disease patients. In the future, a hierarchical and collaborative rehabilitation service system should be established to meet the urgent needs of the rehabilitation of rare neuromuscular diseases. Combining the advantages of digitization and intelligence will provide standardized, scientific, convenient and affordable rehabilitation services to patients.
2.The Application of Digital Intelligence Technology in the Management of Non-Hospitalized Patients with Rare Diseases
Yiyang YAO ; Yi GAO ; Yixuan GUO ; Zhuoyue QIN ; Yaofang ZHANG ; Jiaqi JING ; Jing XIE ; Jian GUO ; Shuyang ZHANG
JOURNAL OF RARE DISEASES 2025;4(1):46-53
To provide references to and give suggestions to the development and optimiza-tion of Digital Intelligence (DI) technology in management of non-hospitalized patients by systematical review the application of digital technology in non-hospital settings. We designed the search strategy and used the words " rare diseases"" patient management"" non-hospitalized management"" community management"" digital intelligence"" big data"" telemedicine" as MESH terms or free words. We searched the database of PubMed, Science-Direct, Web of Science, CNKI, Wanfang and VIP from the beginning of the database to July 2024 and used computer retrieval to get the literatures on the application of DI technology in the management of patients with rare diseases in non-hospital setting. We extracted the information of the first author, country or region, publication time, research participants, DI technology application, and application effect for summary analysis. A total of 13 articles were included in this study, which were from 8 countries or regions. We found that DI technologies used were in the following forms: Internet information platform, wearable devices, telemedicine management platform and electronic database. The DI technology was used by the patients with rare diseases, patient caregivers and professional medical staffs. The application of all the forms above in different populations had good effect. The Internet information platform helped patients and their caregivers learn more about the disease and improved their self-management ability. The wearable device helped monitor the health status of patients in real time and predict the risk of emergent events. The telemedicine management platform facilitated to optimize the allocation of medical resources and strengthen doctor-patient communication. The electronic health database promoted the interconnection of data inside and outside the hospital and improved the accuracy of decision-making through data sharing. The application of DI technology in the management of patients with rare diseases in non-hospitalized settings has shown positive results. In the future, it is necessary to correct the shortcomings and to deal with the challenges in terms of accuracy, readiness, applicability, and privacy protection. Besides, the DI can be integrated into the tri-level management system of patients known as the "patient-community-hospital". It is advisable to take the advantages of digital intelligence technology to improve the efficiency and quality of management of patients in non-hospitalized settings.
3.The Development and Application of Chatbots in Healthcare: From Traditional Methods to Large Language Models
Zixing WANG ; Le QI ; Xiaodan LIAN ; Ziheng ZHOU ; Aiwei MENG ; Xintong WU ; Xiaoyuan GAO ; Yujie YANG ; Yiyang LIU ; Wei ZHAO ; Xiaolin DIAO
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2025;16(5):1170-1178
With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence technology, chatbots have shown great potential in the healthcare sector. From personalized health advice to chronic disease management and psychological support, chatbots have demonstrated significant advantages in improving the efficiency and quality of healthcare services. As the scope of their applications expands, the relationship between technological complexity and practical application scenarios has become increasingly intertwined, necessitating a more comprehensive evaluation of both aspects. This paper, from the perspective of he althcare applications, systematically reviews the technological pathways and development of chatbots in the medical field, providing an in-depth analysis of their performance across various medical scenarios. It thoroughly examines the advantages and limitations of chatbots, aiming to offer theoretical support for future research and propose feasible recommendations for the broader adoption of chatbot technologies in healthcare.
4.Molecular Mechanisms of Huangjing Zanyu Capsule in Treating Oligoasthenospermia:A Study Based on AMPK-Mediated Mitophagy
Yuan GAO ; Yiyang GUO ; Mohan WU ; Yanfei ZHENG
Journal of Sichuan University (Medical Sciences) 2025;56(1):74-82
Objective To investigate the molecular mechanism of Huangjing Zanyu Capsule(HJZY),a new class-Ⅲ traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of male infertility developed by Wang Qi,an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering,based on AMPK-mediated mitophagy in the treatment of oligoasthenospermia.Methods Acrolein(ACR)was used to treat GC-2spd(ts)mouse spermatocytes to establish a cell model of oligoasthenospermia.The optimal ACR concentration and exposure time for subsequent modeling were determined by CCK8 cell viability assay.After successful modeling,the cells were cultured in complete medium containing different concentrations of HJZY.Then,cell viability was assessed by CCK8 assay after 24 hours,and the subsequent treatment concentration was determined based on the cell viability.After the GC-2spd cells adhered to the wall,they were divided into a normal control(NC)group,a modeling group,and an ACR+HJZY treatment group.The effect of HJZY on mitophagy was observed by confocal fluorescence microscopy.The three groups of cells were transfected with siRNA-NC and siRNA-AMPK,respectively,and divided into six groups,including siRNA-NC+control,siRNA-NC+ACR,siRNA-NC+ACR+HJZY,siRNA-AMPK+control,siRNA-AMPK+ACR,and siRNA-AMPK+ACR+HJZY groups.Western blot was performed to validate the regulatory effect of HJZY on mitophagy-related proteins,such as p-AMPK,LC3B,P62,PINK1,Parkin,TBK1,and ULK1,which were all proteins mediated by AMPK.Results Through the cell viability assay,34 μmol/L was selected as the the modeling concentration of ACR,and 20 minutes was selected as the modeling time The treatment concentration of HJZY was 160 μmol/L.Confocal fluorescence microscopy showed that HJZY had,to a certain degree,a positive regulatory effect on the mitochondrial membrane potential of damaged spermatogenic cells.The mitochondrial membrane potential of the model group decreased significantly compared with that of the NC group.After exposure to treatment,the cell membrane potential of the ACR+HJZY treatment group increased compared with that of the model group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).Western blot results showed that the expression levels of p-AMPK/AMPK and PINK1 proteins in the siRNA-NC+ACR group were significantly lower than those in the siRNA-NC+control group(P<0.001).The level of Parkin protein in the siRNA-NC+ACR group was lower than that in the siRNA-NC+control group,but the difference was not statistically significant.After the administration of HJZY,the levels of these 3 proteins increased,and those in the siRNA-NC+ACR+HJZY group were higher than those in the siRNA-NC+ACR group(P<0.001).The expression levels of LC3B,P62,TBK1,and ULK1 proteins in the siRNA-NC+ACR group were higher than those in the siRNA-NC+control group(P<0.01),and those in the siRNA-NC+ACR+HJZY group were lower than those in the siRNA-NC+ACR group(P<0.05).After transfection with the gene-silencing siRNA-AMPK,the expression levels of p-AMPK/AMPK,PINK1,and Parkin proteins in the siRNA-AMPK+ACR group were lower than those in the siRNA-AMPK+control group(P<0.01).After the administration of HJZY,there was no significant difference in the levels of these three proteins between the siRNA-AMPK+ACR+HJZY group and the siRNA-AMPK+ACR group.The expression level of LC3B protein in the siRNA-AMPK+ACR+HJZY group was still lower than that in the siRNA-AMPK+ACR group(P<0.01).There was no significant difference in the levels of P62,TBK1,and ULK1 proteins between the siRNA-AMPK+ACR+HJZY group and the siRNA-AMPK+ACR group.Compared with the siRNA-NC+control group,the siRNA-AMPK+control group showed significantly decreased expression levels of p-AMPK/AMPK,ULK1,and TBK1 proteins(P<0.001),decreased expression of PINK1 protein(P<0.05),and increased expression of P62 protein(P<0.001).Compared with the siRNA-NC+ACR group,the siRNA-AMPK+ACR group showed decreased expression of TBK1 protein(P<0.001),decreased expression of LC3B protein(P<0.01),and decreased expression of ULK1 protein(P<0.05).The expression levels of PINK1 and Parkin proteins in the siRNA-AMPK+ACR group were lower than those in the siRNA-NC+ACR group,but the difference was not statistically significant.Compared with the siRNA-NC+ACR+HJZY group,the siRNA-AMPK+ACR+HJZY group showed decreased expression of p-AMPK/AMPK,PINK1,and Parkin proteins(P<0.05),decreased expression of LC3B protein(P<0.01),and increased expression of P62 protein(P<0.001).There was no significant difference in the levels of TBK1 and ULK1 proteins between the siRNA-AMPK+ACR+HJZY group and the siRNA-NC+ACR+HJZY group.Conclusion HJZY may exert its therapeutic effect on oligoasthenospermia by regulating AMPK-mediated mitophagy.
5.Correlation of platelet parameter changes and prognosis in children with severe community-acquired pneumonia
Yiyang MAO ; Suyun QIAN ; Hengmiao GAO ; Boliang FANG ; Rubo LI ; Guoyun SU ; Jun LIU ; Gang LIU ; Chaonan FAN
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2024;31(2):120-125
Objective:To investigate the dynamic trend of platelet(PLT)count and mean platelet volume(MPV)in children with severe community-acquired pneumonia(SCAP)in PICU and their correlation with prognosis.Methods:A retrospective study was conducted in 215 SCAP children who were admitted to the PICU of Beijing Children's Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University from January 2016 to December 2019.According to the disease outcome,the patients were divided into improvement group ( n=184) and unrecovered group ( n=31).The changes of PLT count and MPV at admission,on the 2nd,3rd,and 7th days of hospitalization and before discharge were observed,and the relationship between changes in PLT parameters and poor prognosis was analyzed. Meanwhile,the correlation between thrombocytopenia on admission and on the 7th day of hospitalization and prognosis was further explored. Results:The PLT count of improvement group at admission,on the 2nd,3rd,and 7th days of hospitalization and at discharge[(328±159, 329±137, 362±159, 439±168, 510±171)×10 9/L] were significantly higher than those of unrecovered group [(210±142, 207±152, 267±143, 260±162, 343±159)×10 9/L]( P<0.05).Although the MPV of improvement group [(10.9±1.9)fL] on admission was significantly lower than that of the unrecovered group[(12.7±2.5) fL]( P<0.05),there was no significant difference in MPV between two groups on the 2nd,3rd,7th days of hospitalization and discharge( P>0.05).In addition,compared with the admission,children in improvement group had significantly higher PLT count on the 7th day of hospitalization and before discharge( P<0.05),but there was no significant change in unrecovered group( P>0.05).Compared with SCAP patients with thrombocytopenia at admission (PLT<100×10 9/L)( n=22),those with thrombocytopenia on 7th day of hospitalization had a significant higher rate of non recovery( P<0.05). Conclusion:The occurrence of thrombocytopenia on admission and after 7 days of hospitalization in children with SCAP is associated with poor prognosis.No significant increase or decrease in PLT count after 7 days of hospitalization is often indicative of poor prognosis.Dynamic monitoring of PLT parameter changes may help to better judge the prognosis of severe pneumonia.
6.CT radiomics combined with CT and preoperative pathological features for predicting postoperative early recurrence of local advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
Jingjing XING ; Yiyang LIU ; Yue ZHOU ; Pengchao ZHAN ; Rui WANG ; Yaru CHAI ; Peijie LYU ; Jianbo GAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2024;40(6):863-868
Objective To investigate the value of CT radiomics combined with CT and preoperative pathological features for predicting postoperative early recurrence(ER)of local advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma(LAESCC).Methods Data of 334 patients with LAESCC were retrospectively analyzed.The patients were divided into training set(n=234)and verification set(n=100)at the ratio of 7:3 and were followed up to observe ER(recurrence within 12 months after surgery)or not.Univariate and multivariate logistic regression were used to analyze clinical,CT and preoperative pathological features of LAESCC in patients with or without ER in training set.The independent risk factors of ER were screened,and a CT-preoperative pathology model was constructed.Based on venous phase CT in training set,the radiomics features of lesions were extracted and screened to establish radiomics model,and finally a combined model was established based on radiomics model and the independent risk factors.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves were drawn,and the area under the curve(AUC)was calculated to evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of each model.Results Among 334 cases,168 were found with but 166 without ER.In training set,117 cases were found with while the rest 117 without ER,while in verification set,51 were found with but 49 without ER.The length of lesions,cT stage and cN stage shown on CT and tumor differentiation degree displayed with preoperative pathology were all independent risk factors for ER of LAESCC(all P<0.05).The AUC of CT-preoperative pathology model in training set and validation set was 0.759 and 0.783,respectively.Ten best radiomics features of LAESCC were selected,and AUC of the established radiomics model in training set and validation set was 0.770 and 0.730,respectively.The AUC of combined model in training and validation set was 0.838 and 0.826,respectively.The AUC of CT radiomics combined with CT and preoperative pathological features in training set was higher than that of CT-preoperative pathologymodel and radiomics model(both P<0.01).Conclusion CT radiomics combined with CT and preoperative pathological features could effectively predict postoperative ER of LAESCC.
7.Dual-energy CT radiomics combined with clinical and CT features for predicting differentiation degree of gastric adenocarcinoma
Mengchen YUAN ; Yiyang LIU ; Hongliang LI ; Lin CHEN ; Bo DUAN ; Shuai ZHAO ; Yaru YOU ; Xingzhi CHEN ; Jianbo GAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2024;40(10):1542-1547
Objective To observe the value of dual-energy CT(DECT)radiomics combined with clinical and CT features for predicting differentiation degree of gastric adenocarcinoma(GAC).Methods Totally 254 patients with GAC were prospectively analyzed and divided into high-grade group(low differentiation GAC,n=88)and low-grade group(middle-high differentiation GAC,n=166)according to pathological results.The patients were also divided into training set(n=203,including 70 high-grade and 133 low-grade GAC)and verification set(n=51,including 18 high-grade and 33 low-grade GAC)at the ratio of 8∶2.Radiomics features were extracted and screened based on venous phase single-level(40,70,100 and 140 keV)DECT,and a multi-energy radiomics model was constructed to predict GAC classification.Univariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression were used to analyze clinical and CT features as well as DECT parameters in training set to construct a clinic-CT model.Then a combined model was constructed through combining clinic-CT model with radiomics model.The predictive efficacy of the models were evaluated,and the calibration degree of the combined model was assessed.Results The area under the curve(AUC)of clinic-CT model,multi-energy radiomics model and combined model was 0.74,0.75 and 0.78 in training set,and 0.73,0.77 and 0.78 in verification set,respectively.Except for AUC of combined model was higher than that of clinic-CT model in training set(P<0.05),no significant difference of AUC was found among models in training set nor verification set(all P>0.05).The calibration degree of combined model was good in both training set and verification set(both P>0.05).Conclusion DECT radiomics combined with clinical and CT features could effectively predict differentiation degree of GAC.
8.Spectral CT quantitative parameters for evaluating T stage of advanced gastric cancer
Yaru YOU ; Yiyang LIU ; Mengchen YUAN ; Shuai ZHAO ; Liming LI ; Yusong CHEN ; Yue ZHENG ; Jianbo GAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2024;40(11):1704-1709
Objective To observe the value of spectral CT parameters for evaluating T staging of advanced gastric cancer(AGC).Methods Totally 155 AGC patients were collected and divided into T2 stage(n=40)and T3/4a stage(n=115)according to postoperative pathology.CT values,water concentration(WC)and iodine concentration(IC)of AGC lesions on 40-140 keV arteriovenous phase single energy level images were measured,and the standardized IC(nIC)and spectral curve slopes k1 and k2 were calculated.Clinical variables and spectral quantitative parameters were compared between groups,and receiver operating characteristic curve was plotted,the area under the curve(AUC)was calculated to evaluate the value of each parameter and model for identifying T2 and T3/4a stage AGC.Results Tumor thickness,proportion of low differentiation degree,CT100kev,CT140kev,and WC values in T3/4a group were all significantly higher than those in T2 group(all P<0.05).CT140keV of AGC lesions on venous phase images presented the highest discrimination efficacy among single parameters,with AUC of 0.782.AUC of clinical-arterial phase-venous phase model was 0.848,higher than that of clinical model and arterial phase model alone(both P<0.05)but not significantly different compared with AUC of venous phase model(P>0.05).Conclusion Spectral CT quantitative parameters,especially venous phase parameters could be used to effectively identify T stage of AGC.Multi-parameter combined models had higher diagnostic value.
9.Discussion on the Application Prospects and Challenges of Generative Artificial Intelligence Represented by ChatGPT in the Field of Hospital Management
Mingwang FANG ; Ling GUO ; Yingde HUANG ; Wei YUAN ; Yunyi GAO ; Yi ZHOU ; Yiyang ZHAO ; Bingxing SHUAI ; Xiangjun CHEN ; Weiyi ZHANG ; Dajiang LI
Journal of Medical Informatics 2024;45(10):18-21
Purpose/Significance To explore the changes,challenges,key application scenarios and future development directions of generative artificial intelligence(AI)represented by ChatGPT in the field of hospital management,and to provide references for the ap-plication of AI natural language processing(NLP)technology in the field of hospital management in China.Method/Process Through literature review and analysis,the changes and challenges brought about by the rapid development of generative AI in the field of hospital management are sorted out,its key application scenarios and future development directions in the field of hospital management are empha-sized and explored.Result/Conclusion AI has broad application prospects in the field of hospital management,and it should focus on exploring its practical application scenarios and strategic directions to provide reference and guidance for promoting the high-quality de-velopment of public hospitals.
10.Nomogram based on CT radiomics for predicting pathological types of gastric cancer:Difference between endoscopic biopsy and postoperative pathology
Shuai ZHAO ; Yiyang LIU ; Siteng LIU ; Xingzhi CHEN ; Mengchen YUAN ; Yaru YOU ; Chencui HUANG ; Jianbo GAO
Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy 2024;21(6):343-348
Objective To observe the value of CT radiomics-based nomogram for predicting difference of Lauren types of gastric cancers between endoscopic biopsy and postoperative pathology.Methods Totally 126 patients with gastric cancer diagnosed by surgical pathology were retrospectively analyzed.The patients were divided into concordant group(n=77)and inconsistent group(n=49)according to the concordance between endoscopic biopsy and postoperative pathology results or not,also divided into training set and validation set at the ratio of 2∶1.Clinical predictors were screened,then a clinical prediction model was constructed.Radiomics features were extracted based on venous-phase CT images and screened using L1 regularization.Radiomics models were constructed using 3 machine learning(ML)algorithms,i.e.decision trees,random forests and logistic regression.The nomogram based on clinical and the best ML radiomics model was constructed,and the efficacy and clinical utility of the above models and nomogram for predicting inconsistency of Lauren types of gastric cancers between endoscopic biopsy and postoperative pathology were evaluated.Results Patients'age,platelet count,and arterial-phase CT values of tumors were all independent predictors of inconsistency between endoscopic biopsy and postoperative pathology of Lauren types of gastric cancer.CT radiomics model using random forests algorithm showed better predictive efficacy among 3 ML models,with the area under the curve(AUC)of 0.835 in training set and 0.724 in validation set,respectively.The AUC of clinical model,radiomics model and the nomogram in training set was 0.764,0.835 and 0.884,while was 0.760,0.724 and 0.841 in validation set,respectively.In both training set and validation set,the nomogram showed a good fit and considerable clinical utility.Conclusion CT radiomics-based nomogram had potential clinical application value for predicting inconsistency of Lauren types of gastric cancers between endoscopic biopsy and postoperative pathology.

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