1.Progress in porcine hemagglutinating encephalomyelitis
Wenjie LI ; Yongzhen JIN ; Yumei SUN ; Junchen ZHANG ; Wenlong ZHU ; Wen-tao LI
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(5):1095-1102
Porcine hemagglutinating encephalomyelitis virus(PHEV),a betacoronavirus with a sin-gle-stranded,positive-sense RNA genome,is an important pathogen in the swine industry.It causes porcine hemagglutinating encephalomyelitis(PHE),presenting with symptoms such as vomiting,diarrhea,neurological symptoms,and respiratory distress,particularly in piglets.The virus is asso-ciated with high mortality rates and growth stunting in subclinical cases.PHEV has a well-docu-mented global distribution,with occurrences reported across Europe,South America,North Amer-ica,and East Asia,posing a considerable challenge to the swine industry.This review aims to pro-vide a comprehensive overview of PHE's virological characteristics,epidemiology,clinical and pathological manifestations,mechanisms of infection and pathogenicity,and the current state of di-agnostic techniques.It further evaluates advancements in vaccine and antiviral development,along-side comprehensive prevention and control strategies,contextualized within the framework of the latest foundational research.
2.Design and validation of an automated testing system for essential performance parameters of ventilators.
Yongzhen LI ; Wei WANG ; Chunyuan ZHANG ; Xia ZHANG ; Zhenglong CHEN ; Zhaoyan HU
Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2025;42(1):164-173
Traditional manual testing of ventilator performance is labor-intensive, time-consuming, and prone to errors in data recording, making it difficult to meet the current demands for testing efficiency in the development and manufacturing of ventilators. Therefore, in this study we designed an automated testing system for essential performance parameters of ventilators. The system mainly comprises a ventilator airflow analyzer, an automated switch module for simulated lungs, and a test control platform. Under the control of testing software, this system can perform automated tests of critical performance parameters of ventilators and generate a final test report. To validate the effectiveness of the designed system, tests were conducted on two different brands of ventilators under four different operating conditions, comparing tidal volume, oxygen concentration, and positive end expiratory pressure accuracy using both the automated testing system and traditional manual methods. Bland-Altman statistical analysis indicated good consistency between the accuracy of automated tests and manual tests for all respiratory parameters. In terms of testing efficiency, the automated testing system required approximately one-third of the time needed for manual testing. These results demonstrate that the designed automated testing system provides a novel approach and means for quality inspection and measurement calibration of ventilators, showing broad application prospects.
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Equipment Design
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Humans
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Automation
3.Establishment and Evaluation of a Risk Prediction Model for Chronic Liver Failure Complicated by Primary Hepatocellular Carcinoma Before Intervention
Yuanzhen WANG ; Hongyan WEI ; Renhai TIAN ; Yongzhen CHEN ; Danqing XU ; Yingyuan ZHANG ; Lixian CHANG ; Chunyun LIU ; Li LIU
Journal of Kunming Medical University 2025;46(3):139-147
Objective To analyze the influencing factors of chronic liver failure in patients with primary hepatic carcinoma(PHC)before intervention,and to establish and evaluate a nomogram risk prediction model.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted by collecting general data and clinical test data within 24 hours of admission for PHC patients.Univariate analysis and Lasso regression were used for variable selection,followed by multivariate logistic regression analysis to identify independent influencing factors for CLF before PHC intervention,leading to the establishment of a nomogram risk prediction model.The model was evaluated using the Hosmer-Lemeshow test,receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve,calibration curve,clinical decision curve,and clinical impact curve.Result A total of 353 cases of PHC patients were collected,including 153 cases in the liver failure group and 200 cases in the non-liver failure group,with a prevalence rate of 43.3%.Variables selected by Lasso regression included gastrointestinal bleeding,prothrombin time(PT),albumin(ALB),total bilirubin(TBIL),and gamma glutamyl transferase(GGT).Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that gastrointestinal bleeding(OR=13.549,95%CI:2.899~63.322,P=0.001),PT(OR=1.599,95%CI:1.282~1.995,P<0.001),TBIL(OR=1.016,95%CI:1.006~1.025,P=0.002),and GGT(OR=1.002,95%CI:1.000~1.003,P=0.028)were independent risk factors for chronic liver failure prior to PHC intervention,leading to the establishment of a nomogram risk prediction model.The Hosmer Lemeshow test showed that the model had a good fit(x2=6.152,P>0.05);the area under ROC was 0.902(0.869-0.934),with a sensitivity of 80.4%and a specificity of 87.5%.The calibration curve indicated that the model predicts chronic liver failure prior to PHC intervention with good consistency.Clinical decision curve analysis and clinical impact curve analysis showed that the model has good clinical utility within a certain threshold range.Conclusion Gastrointestinal bleeding,PT ≥16.05s,TBIL≥37.80 mmol/L,and GGT≥ 99.00 U/L are independent risk factors for the occurrence of chronic liver failure before PHC intervention.The established nomogram risk prediction model has certain clinical application value in predicting the risk of chronic liver failure before PHC intervention.
4.A Case of Concurrent Infection with Entamoeba Histolytica and Giardia Lamblia
Jing LI ; Yongzhen SI ; Feng ZHANG ; Yingying HAO ; Ye GUO
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2025;16(6):1614-1618
5.Analysis of the therapeutic effect of precise disconnection of pargastric varices guided by endoscopic ultrasound for the treatment of esophagogastric variceal bleeding(20 cases)
Fulong ZHANG ; Jing XU ; Xiao LI ; Yan SHI ; Zongyuan ZHAN ; Yongzhen HU ; Chunhua ZHOU ; Qun ZHU ; Hai WANG ; Chaojun HUANG ; Hongyan YUAN ; Yuhong JIANG ; Yuandong ZHU
China Journal of Endoscopy 2025;31(8):85-90
Objective To explore the therapeutic effect of precise disconnection of pargastric varices guided by endoscopic ultrasound in the treatment of esophagogastric variceal bleeding.Method A retrospective analysis was conducted on 20 patients with cirrhosis esophagogastric variceal bleeding treated with endoscopic ultrasound-guided precise disconnection of pargastric varices from January 1,2024 to December 31,2024.The efficacy was analyzed.Result All 20 patients successfully completed the precise disconnection of pargastric varices under the guidance of endoscopic ultrasound.The injection of tissue gel combined with the placement of spring coils(14 cases)and the injection of tissue gel alone(4 cases)successfully blocked the pargastric varices.All patients did not experience perforation,esophageal and cardia stenosis,massive bleeding,septicemia,or ectopic embolization.One patient who received tissue gel alone had slight bleeding from the pargastric varices after surgery and improved after 3 days of treatment to reduce portal vein pressure.Another one patient who received tissue gel alone had a low-grade fever and normal body temperature after 3 days of anti-infection treatment.Conclusion Precise disconnection of pargastric varices under the guidance of endoscopic ultrasound has a good therapeutic effect on esophagogastric variceal bleeding,with fewer complications such as ectopic embolization,massive bleeding,infection,and perforation.However,close follow-up observation is still needed to address the issue of pargastric varices.
6.New insights and research directions of tomographic imaging technology in the diagnosis and treatment of lens trauma
Wen XU ; Geng WANG ; Yong WANG ; Xuemin LI ; Guangbin ZHANG ; Xiangjia ZHU ; Haiying JIN ; Lixia LUO ; Wei FAN ; Yune ZHAO ; Jiangyue ZHAO ; Ayong YU ; Haike GUO ; Yongzhen BAO ; Yongxiang JIANG ; Ce SHI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2025;43(3):204-210
Lens injury is an important etiological factor in the reduction of visual function following ocular trauma.Currently, there are no clear standards for the classification of lens injury, and comprehensive diagnostic tools are lacking.This deficiency leads to numerous controversies and challenges in critical areas, such as diagnosis and preoperative evalution, timing of surgery, surgical strategy, and assessment of postoperative prognosis.Tomographic imaging technology, such as computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, optical coherence tomography, has introduced a new dimension to the evaluation of lens injury, which is crucial for assessing the transparency, texture, location, morphology, and integrity of the lens, as well as the zonules and nearby intraocular structures.However, the use of tomographic imaging technology is somewhat limited due to the limitations of relying on a single method.With the ongoing advancement of imaging technologies and the rapid development of big data and artificial intelligence, tomographic imaging will become an increasingly essential tool in the future management of lens injury.Our expert group reviewed the epidemiological characteristics and classification of lens injury and the major challenges currently faced in the diagnosis and treatment of lens injury, and provided expert recommendations mainly focusing on the application, shortcomings and limitations of current tomographic imaging technology in the diagnosis and treatment of lens injury, and future development directions.
7.Effects of radiofrequency technology combined with electrical stimulation biofeedback training on stress urinary incontinence in female patients
Haichuan SHEN ; Shanfeng LI ; Cuiyun YANG ; Liang CHEN ; Yongzhen ZHU ; Yuan SUN ; Hong TAN ; Mingying YAO ; Wenjing SUN
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2025;32(6):806-811
Objective:To investigate the effects of radiofrequency technology combined with electrical stimulation biofeedback training on stress urinary incontinence in female patients.Methods:This is a prospective study that included 360 female patients with stress urinary incontinence who visited the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Lianyungang Maternal and Child Health Hospital from June 2021 to June 2023. The patients were divided into three groups using a random number table method: a radiofrequency treatment group ( n = 120, treated with radiofrequency technology), an electrical stimulation treatment group ( n = 120, treated with electrical stimulation biofeedback training), and a combined treatment group ( n = 120, treated with a combination of radiofrequency technology and electrical stimulation biofeedback training). The clinical efficacy of the three groups was evaluated. Before and after treatment, a 1-hour pad test and urine test were conducted. The Incontinence Questionnaire-Urinary Incontinence Short Form was used to assess the surface electromyography values of the pelvic floor muscles in patients across the three groups. Results:The effective treatment rate in the combined treatment group was 87.50% (105/120), which was significantly higher than the rates in the radiofrequency treatment group (69.17%, 83/120) and the electrical stimulation treatment group (71.67%, 86/120) ( χ2 = 13.05, P < 0.05). After treatment, the 1-hour pad test showed that the urine leakage amounts and the Incontinence Questionnaire-Urinary Incontinence Short Form scores for the combined treatment group were (1.14 ± 0.16) g and (4.15 ± 0.48), respectively. In comparison, the values in the radiofrequency treatment group were (3.04 ± 0.42) g and (8.66 ± 0.89), while in the electrical stimulation treatment group they were (3.01 ± 0.39) g and (8.78 ± 0.91). Differences among the three groups were statistically significant ( F = 1 024.37, 1 354.96, all P < 0.05). After treatment, the surface electromyography values during the rapid contraction, sustained contraction, and endurance contraction phases for the combined treatment group were (31.97 ± 3.24) μV, (27.01 ± 3.02) μV, and (20.05 ± 2.11) μV, respectively. For the radiofrequency treatment group, the values were (27.85 ± 2.72) μV, (21.63 ± 2.39) μV, and (15.14 ± 1.63) μV, while the electrical stimulation treatment group showed values of (27.93 ± 2.75) μV, (22.04 ± 2.41) μV, and (15.39 ± 1.67) μV. Differences among the three groups were also statistically significant ( F = 78.49, 156.43, 278.16, all P < 0.05). Conclusions:Radiofrequency technology combined with electrical stimulation biofeedback training can substantially improve pelvic floor muscle strength and reduce urinary incontinence symptoms in female patients with stress urinary incontinence.
8.New insights and research directions of tomographic imaging technology in the diagnosis and treatment of lens trauma
Wen XU ; Geng WANG ; Yong WANG ; Xuemin LI ; Guangbin ZHANG ; Xiangjia ZHU ; Haiying JIN ; Lixia LUO ; Wei FAN ; Yune ZHAO ; Jiangyue ZHAO ; Ayong YU ; Haike GUO ; Yongzhen BAO ; Yongxiang JIANG ; Ce SHI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2025;43(3):204-210
Lens injury is an important etiological factor in the reduction of visual function following ocular trauma.Currently, there are no clear standards for the classification of lens injury, and comprehensive diagnostic tools are lacking.This deficiency leads to numerous controversies and challenges in critical areas, such as diagnosis and preoperative evalution, timing of surgery, surgical strategy, and assessment of postoperative prognosis.Tomographic imaging technology, such as computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, optical coherence tomography, has introduced a new dimension to the evaluation of lens injury, which is crucial for assessing the transparency, texture, location, morphology, and integrity of the lens, as well as the zonules and nearby intraocular structures.However, the use of tomographic imaging technology is somewhat limited due to the limitations of relying on a single method.With the ongoing advancement of imaging technologies and the rapid development of big data and artificial intelligence, tomographic imaging will become an increasingly essential tool in the future management of lens injury.Our expert group reviewed the epidemiological characteristics and classification of lens injury and the major challenges currently faced in the diagnosis and treatment of lens injury, and provided expert recommendations mainly focusing on the application, shortcomings and limitations of current tomographic imaging technology in the diagnosis and treatment of lens injury, and future development directions.
9.Progress in porcine hemagglutinating encephalomyelitis
Wenjie LI ; Yongzhen JIN ; Yumei SUN ; Junchen ZHANG ; Wenlong ZHU ; Wen-tao LI
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(5):1095-1102
Porcine hemagglutinating encephalomyelitis virus(PHEV),a betacoronavirus with a sin-gle-stranded,positive-sense RNA genome,is an important pathogen in the swine industry.It causes porcine hemagglutinating encephalomyelitis(PHE),presenting with symptoms such as vomiting,diarrhea,neurological symptoms,and respiratory distress,particularly in piglets.The virus is asso-ciated with high mortality rates and growth stunting in subclinical cases.PHEV has a well-docu-mented global distribution,with occurrences reported across Europe,South America,North Amer-ica,and East Asia,posing a considerable challenge to the swine industry.This review aims to pro-vide a comprehensive overview of PHE's virological characteristics,epidemiology,clinical and pathological manifestations,mechanisms of infection and pathogenicity,and the current state of di-agnostic techniques.It further evaluates advancements in vaccine and antiviral development,along-side comprehensive prevention and control strategies,contextualized within the framework of the latest foundational research.
10.Analysis of the therapeutic effect of precise disconnection of pargastric varices guided by endoscopic ultrasound for the treatment of esophagogastric variceal bleeding(20 cases)
Fulong ZHANG ; Jing XU ; Xiao LI ; Yan SHI ; Zongyuan ZHAN ; Yongzhen HU ; Chunhua ZHOU ; Qun ZHU ; Hai WANG ; Chaojun HUANG ; Hongyan YUAN ; Yuhong JIANG ; Yuandong ZHU
China Journal of Endoscopy 2025;31(8):85-90
Objective To explore the therapeutic effect of precise disconnection of pargastric varices guided by endoscopic ultrasound in the treatment of esophagogastric variceal bleeding.Method A retrospective analysis was conducted on 20 patients with cirrhosis esophagogastric variceal bleeding treated with endoscopic ultrasound-guided precise disconnection of pargastric varices from January 1,2024 to December 31,2024.The efficacy was analyzed.Result All 20 patients successfully completed the precise disconnection of pargastric varices under the guidance of endoscopic ultrasound.The injection of tissue gel combined with the placement of spring coils(14 cases)and the injection of tissue gel alone(4 cases)successfully blocked the pargastric varices.All patients did not experience perforation,esophageal and cardia stenosis,massive bleeding,septicemia,or ectopic embolization.One patient who received tissue gel alone had slight bleeding from the pargastric varices after surgery and improved after 3 days of treatment to reduce portal vein pressure.Another one patient who received tissue gel alone had a low-grade fever and normal body temperature after 3 days of anti-infection treatment.Conclusion Precise disconnection of pargastric varices under the guidance of endoscopic ultrasound has a good therapeutic effect on esophagogastric variceal bleeding,with fewer complications such as ectopic embolization,massive bleeding,infection,and perforation.However,close follow-up observation is still needed to address the issue of pargastric varices.

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