1.Umbrella decision-making model for diagnosis and treatment of elderly lung cancer patients: Construction and practice
Lunxu LIU ; Jian ZHOU ; Xiang DING ; Nan CHEN ; Jianxin XUE ; Xuelei MA ; Ye WANG ; Weiya WANG ; Liqing PENG ; Xin YOU ; Minggang SU ; Xu CHENG ; Jiao WANG ; Ning GE ; Deying KANG ; Yuchen HUANG ; Jinghan WANG ; Yu TONG ; Yaoxi ZHANG ; Jirong YUE ; Hu LIAO
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2026;33(06):833-839
With the accelerating trend of population aging, the number of elderly patients with lung cancer continues to rise, and the disease burden is becoming increasingly heavy. The clinical management of these patients faces severe challenges due to their decreased physiological reserve, complex comorbidities, and significant individual heterogeneity. Consequently, under traditional diagnosis and treatment models, doctors often struggle to identify the individualized risks of elderly patients in a timely and comprehensive manner, which can easily lead to decision biases such as undertreatment or overtreatment. In view of this, this study advocates for the establishment of an umbrella decision-making model specifically tailored for elderly lung cancer patients. Grounded in a multidisciplinary team (MDT) platform, this model deeply integrates oncological indicators with the comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) system. By holistically considering multidimensional variables including tumor burden, organ function, frailty index, cognitive status, and social support, the model establishes an operational mechanism characterized by "single entry, precise stratification, and targeted selection". Accordingly, patients can be scientifically triaged into distinct intervention tiers, such as active surveillance, minimally invasive surgery, drug therapy, radiotherapy, and best supportive care, thereby achieving real-time alignment between treatment intensity and patient fitness. This article elaborates on the construction logic and key operational procedures of this novel decision-making framework, aiming to guide clinical practice beyond the limitations of a tumor-centric perspective toward a holistic, dynamic, whole-course management strategy. This transition seeks to ensure optimal quality of life and clinical net benefit for elderly patients alongside survival prolongation.
2.Clinical characteristics of patients with autoimmune encephalitis and related factors of social frailty
Yue XU ; Yang XIANG ; Jing WANG
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2026;37(4):155-159
Objective To explore the clinical characteristics of autoimmune encephalitis (AE) and the related factors of social frailty. Methods A total of 412 patients with AE admitted to the hospital between January 2020 and August 2025 were collected as research subjects. According to the occurrence status of social frailty, the above patients were classified into social frailty group (n=166) and control group (n=246). The clinical data of patients were analyzed, Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the related factors of social frailty in patients with AE.. Results Among the 412 patients, 166 cases (40.29%) had social frailty and 246 cases (59.71%) did not have social frailty. The proportions of age≥40 years old, language disorder, epileptic seizure, acute onset and abnormal cranial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the social frailty group were higher than those in the control group (Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the related factors of social frailty in patients with AE.P<0.05). Age≥40 years old, language disorder, acute onset, Abnormal cranial magnetic resonance imaging is a related factor for the occurrence of social frailty in patients with AE (P<0.05). The area under the curve of the logistic regression model for prediction was 0.851, suggesting that the model had good predictive value. Conclusion Age, language disorder, epileptic seizure, acute onset and cranial MRI abnormality are important risk factors of social frailty in patients with AE. The prediction model based on these factors exhibits good clinical application value.
3.Brain-Tumor Axis-Driven Multimodal Therapy Resistance in Breast Cancer: Neuroendocrine-Immunometabolic Mechanisms and Translational Interventions
Yue WANG ; Die WANG ; Yuanzhi XIANG ; Haihong QIAN
Cancer Research on Prevention and Treatment 2026;53(7):561-565
Treatment resistance, recurrence, and metastasis of breast cancer remain critical issues affecting long-term patient survival. Chronic psychological stress may act as a host biological driver of breast cancer treatment resistance rather than a mere comorbidity. Through the sustained activation of the sympathetic nervous system and the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, also referred to as the "brain-tumor axis", stress signaling reshapes inflammatory, immune, and metabolic networks within the tumor microenvironment and thereby influences chemotherapy, endocrine therapy, anti-HER2 therapy, immunotherapy, and radiotherapy. Current evidence indicates that the key pathways with translational potential are mainly the β-adrenergic axis and the glucocorticoid receptor (GR) pathway. The former is more involved in amplifying inflammatory responses, promoting immunosuppression and metastasis, whereas the latter is closely associated with anti-apoptosis, maintenance of tumor stemness, and reprogramming of estrogen receptor function. This review focuses on the discrepancies in evidence regarding these pathways between population-based studies and preclinical models, and discusses clinically operable non-pharmacologic interventions such as cognitive behavioral stress management, nurse navigation and treatment adherence support, and exercise interventions during the neoadjuvant phase. Although high-level evidence for direct survival benefit remains limited, these interventions have shown favorable effects on cortisol levels, depressive symptoms, quality of life, adherence, relative dose intensity, and some biology-related intermediate endpoints, making them valuable complementary approaches in comprehensive breast cancer management.
4.Mechanism of Yangfei tongluo formula in delaying airway remodeling in post-infectious bronchiolitis obliterans model rats
Zhuan ZHAO ; Wenxia CHEN ; Libiao WANG ; Hengjie XIANG ; Minghui FAN ; Linfan YUE
China Pharmacy 2026;37(16):2124-2130
OBJECTIVE To investigate the mechanism of Yangfei tongluo formula in delaying airway remodeling in post-infectious bronchiolitis obliterans (PIBO) model rats.METHODS Forty-eight 2-week-old SPF male SD rats were randomly divided into control group (Control group), PIBO model group (Model group), Prednisone Acetate tablets+Azithromycin tablets group [positive control group, Prednisone Acetate tablets 0.006 3 g/(kg·d)+Azithromycin tablets 0.031 5 g/(kg·d)], and high-, medium-, and low-dose Yangfei tongluo formula groups [42.42, 21.21, 10.60 g/(kg·d)]. The PIBO rat model was established by intratracheal instillation of diacetyl. After modeling, rats in each group were administered corresponding drug solution or distilled water by gavage once daily for 21 consecutive days. Hematoxylin-eosin staining was used to evaluate the pathological changes of lung tissue, and Masson staining was used to assess the degree of pulmonary fibrosis. Western blot and real-time quantitative PCR were performed to detect the protein and mRNA expression levels of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT)-related markers [E-cadherin, N-cadherin, α -smooth muscle actin ( α -SMA), Vimentin] and transcription factors [snail homolog 1(Drosophila)-like 1 protein (Snail1), zinc finger E-box-binding homeobox protein 1 (ZEB1), Twist-related protein 1 (Twist1)] in lung tissue. ELISA was used to detect the levels of transforming growth factor-β 1 (TGF-β 1 ) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in blood and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid.RESULTS Compared with the Control group, the lung tissues of rats in the Model group showed extensive destruction of alveolar structure and massive inflammatory cell infiltration in the interstitium. The protein and mRNA expression levels of E-cadherin were significantly decreased, while the protein and mRNA expression levels of N-cadherin, Vimentin, α -SMA, Snail1, ZEB1, and Twist1, as well as the collagen-positive area and the levels of TGF-β 1 and VEGF, were significantly increased ( P <0.05). Compared with the Model group, the pathological injury of lung tissue in each administration group was significantly improved, and the above indicators (except collagen-positive area) were significantly reversed ( P <0.05).CONCLUSIONS Yangfei tongluo formula may delay airway remodeling in PIBO by regulating the TGF-β 1 /VEGF-mediated signaling network and inhibiting the activation of EMT-related transcription factors, thereby blocking the EMT process.
5.Expression and research progress of mucins in ocular surface diseases
Binxin WANG ; Yi YU ; Yue WANG ; Minhong XIANG
International Eye Science 2026;26(10):1736-1741
Mucins are a class of large, highly glycosylated proteins that play a critical role in maintaining ocular surface homeostasis, tear film stability and the ocular surface barrier. This article provides a systematic review of recent advances in clinical and basic research on mucins, summarizing their role in maintaining ocular surface health and their involvement in the onset and progression of ocular surface diseases. It also reviews current methods for detecting mucins and therapeutic strategies targeting mucins. Particular emphasis is placed on examining changes in the mucin expression profile in different subtypes of dry eye, ocular surface diseases and following ocular surface surgery, with the aim of providing guidance for the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of mucin-related ocular surface diseases.
6.Mechanistic insights into Radix Astragali for diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and hyperuricemia through medicine–food homology
Yue ZHAO ; Henghui ZHANG ; Haibin WANG ; Luyao MA ; Chimedragchaa CHIMEDTSEREN ; Myadagbadam URTNASAN ; Mengyang WANG ; Wenping XIANG ; Minhui LI
Science of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;4(3):244-254
Diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and hyperuricemia have emerged as global chronic metabolic disorders posing significant public health challenges. Edible medicinal plants demonstrate multitarget regulatory effects and favorable safety profiles in the management of chronic metabolic diseases, owing to their bioactive compounds and nutritional synergy. Radix Astragali (RA), a traditional Chinese medicine with medicine–food homology, has a long history of application in China. Based on a review of relevant literature, this article discusses the historical background, modern research, therapeutic functions, and mechanisms of RA in the treatment of chronic metabolic diseases. Modern studies have shown that RA contains a variety of bioactive components and demonstrates efficacy in managing diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and hyperuricemia. Its mechanisms of action involve modulation of the insulin signaling pathway, regulation of lipid metabolism-related enzyme activity, promotion of uric acid excretion, and other processes. Notably, RA exhibits certain common therapeutic effects across hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, and hyperuricemia. Through modulation of the gut microbiota and inhibition of inflammatory pathways, RA exerts synergistic, multitarget effects that improve metabolic disorders associated with chronic metabolic diseases.
7.Study on the aging performances of fluoroelastomer FM-1D in hot air
Xiang LIU ; Yi WANG ; Yue WANG ; Hao WU ; Hongchang QIAN ; Pisheng ZHAO
Space Medicine & Medical Engineering 2025;36(3):259-262
To investigate the aging behavior of fluoroelastomer FM-1D in hot air,with compression set as a parameter for seal aging,aging tests were conducted on fluoroelastomer FM-1D under different initial compression rates in a hot air environment ranging from 60℃to 150℃.The aging kinetic equation relating compression set of FM-1D to temperature and time was established,in order to predict its aging life at 25℃.The test results indicated that when the initial compression rate was 30%,the compression set exhibited an Arrhenius relationship with both test temperature and time.However,at a initial compression rate of 50%,the compression set gradually conformed to the Arrhenius relationship as time extended.These findings provide a reference for determining accelerated testing methods and maintenance cycles for FM-1D rubber materials.
8.Quantitative Risk Assessment of Listeria monocytogenes in Prepackaged,Non-Vacuum Sealed,Refrigerated Ready-to-Eat Cooked Meat Products in Chengdu
Xiao LIU ; Honghu SUN ; Xiang WANG ; Lisha LIU ; Ting GUO ; Yue SUN ; Jun WANG ; Li BAI
Journal of Sichuan University (Medical Sciences) 2025;56(1):239-246
Objective To conduct a quantitative risk assessment of Listeria monocytogenes(LM)in prepackaged,non-vacuum sealed,short shelf-life,ready-to-eat meat products in Chengdu using the@Risk software.Methods Based on monitoring data of LM contamination in pre-packaged,non-vacuum sealed,refrigerated ready-to-eat meat products in Chengdu obtained from a previous study,a risk assessment model was established.The risk of LM infection caused by consuming cooked meat products in different groups of people was quantitatively assessed.In addition,the growth of LM in cooked meat products,from retail to consumption,was also taken into consideration in the assessment.Results In Chengdu,the numbers of potential cases of listeriosis caused by consumption of prepackaged,non-vacuum sealed,refrigerated ready-to-eat meat products were 0.01(95%confidence interval[CI]:0-1.71 × 10-2)per year per million in healthy individuals aged 5-<65 years old,0.22(95%CI:0-2.67 × 10-1)in healthy individuals aged 65 and above,and 2.88(95%CI:3.85 × 10-8-4.35)in pregnant women.According to the results of the sensitivity analysis,the initial pollution level of LM in the retail stage was the most important factor affecting the prevalence(R=0.25),followed by retail temperature(R=0.08),retail time(R=0.07),and amount of consumption per meal(R=0.07).Conclusions For pre-packaged,non-vacuum sealed,cooked meat products,the most important measure to reduce the prevalence of listeriosis is to control the initial contamination level,which requires food processing plants to regularly clean and strictly disinfect the processing environment and equipment to minimize LM contamination at the source.Retail delicatessens should strictly maintain a storage temperature below 5.0℃ and strictly adhere to product shelf-life recommendations.As for consumers,they should consume these meat products as soon as possible after purchase or store them under refrigerated conditions and shorten the storage time.Pregnant women should thoroughly heat the meat products before eating to reduce the risk of listeriosis.
9.Research Advances in the Replication of Animal Models for Periodontal Diseases
Feiyang WANG ; Yuzhuo MA ; Xuerong LYU ; Kewei ZHANG ; Yue WANG ; Jiaqi SHENG ; Yu CAO ; Xiang HAN ; Xiaoqian WANG
Journal of Sichuan University (Medical Sciences) 2025;56(2):339-344
Rodent models play a crucial role in research on human periodontal diseases,providing key evidence for investigation into the pathological mechanisms of periodontal bone defects.Relevant research in the field involves gene expression,inflammatory regulation mechanisms,host-microbial interactions,as well as disease resolution and healing processes.Research methodology in the field falls under 2 categories-periodontal inflammation models and surgical defect models.The former simulates periodontal defects by inducing periodontal diseases,while the latter constructs clinically simulated periodontal defects through surgical removal of periodontal tissue.However,the currently available animal models of periodontitis face challenges in simultaneously capturing the disease complexity,tracking dynamic repair processes,and meeting translational needs.Herein,we reviewed and summarized the methods and characteristics of periodontal disease modeling in recent years.We proposed the establishment of a multimodal assessment framework integrating technologies such as spatial transcriptomics,single-cell sequencing,and in vivo fluorescence imaging,which may serve as a critical pathway for overcoming existing research challenges.
10.ESTABLISHMENT AND APPLICATION OF A MULTIPLEX PCR DETECTION METHOD FOR THREE COMMON PATHOGENS CAUSING DIARRHEA IN YAKS
Yao PAN ; Jing ZHANG ; Mei-Jun JIN ; Ling-Xiang XIN ; Hai-Yue XIAO ; Yan LIU ; Wen-Sheng YAO ; Chuan CHENG ; Li-Li HAO ; Lan LAN ; Liang-Quan ZHU
Acta Parasitologica et Medica Entomologica Sinica 2025;32(3):146-152
Objective To establish a rapid,sensitive,and specific multiplex PCR detection method for the simultaneous detection of Cryptosporidium,Eimeria,and bovine parvovirus.Methods Specific primers targeting the SSU rRNA genes of Cryptosporidium and Eimeria,as well as the VP2 gene of bovine parvovirus were designed and the corresponding recombinant plasmid standards were constructed.To establish the multiplex PCR method,the reaction conditions were optimized using temperature gradient PCR and single-variable control methods.The sensitivity,specificity,reproducibility,and clinical application of the protocol were evaluated.Results The optimal annealing temperature was found to be 60.5℃,and the forward and reverse primer concentrations were determined to be 0.2 μmol/L for Eimeria,and 0.4 μmol/L for Cryptosporidium and bovine parvovirus.The assay demonstrated high sensitivity,with detection limits of 243,260,and 3 110 copies for the recombinant plasmid standards of Cryptosporidium,Eimeria,and bovine parvovirus,respectively.Specificity testing showed no cross-reactivity with ten common bovine pathogens,including Salmonella,bovine viral diarrhea virus,and bovine rotavirus.Consistent intra-and inter-batch results confirmed the strong reproducibility of the method.Clinical application to 81 diarrhea samples from various regions in the Ganzi Prefecture,Sichuan,revealed positivity rates of 18.52%(15/81)for Cryptosporidium,34.57%(28/81)for Eimeria,and 18.52%(15/81)forbovineparvovirus,withamixedinfectionrateof3.7%(3/81).Conclusions Themultiplex PCR method established in this study offers a reliable tool for differential diagnosis and epidemiological investigation of the three common diarrheal pathogens in yaks.


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