1.Epidemiological characteristics and disease burden of liver cancer in Guangdong Province
Ying ZHANG ; Yixuan CHEN ; Rong CAO ; Yue GAO ; Yutong HAN ; Ye WANG ; Ruilin MENG ; Xueyan ZHENG ; Yu LIAO ; Zhuanping ZENG
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2026;37(1):68-72
Objective To analyze the epidemiological characteristics and disease burden of liver cancer in Guangdong Province in 2020, and to provide a scientific foundation for the development of regionalized prevention and control strategies for liver cancer. Methods According to the cancer registry data of Guangdong Province, the incidence, mortality and age-standardized rate by Chinese standard population in 2020 were calculated to analyze the epidemiological characteristics of liver cancer. The disability adjusted life years (DALYs), year of life loss (YLL), year of lived with disability (YLD), and cause-eliminated life expectancy were used to assess the disease burden of liver cancer. Results In 2020, the crude incidence rate and the age-standardized incidence rate of liver cancer in Guangdong Province were 27.79/100 000 and 20.84/100 000,respectively, and the crude mortality rate and the age-standardized mortality rate of liver cancer were 25.49/100,000 and 17.64/100 000, respectively. The total DALY and DALY rate of liver cancer in Guangdong Province were 515 311 person-years and 513.83/100 000, respectively. After eliminating the causes of death from liver cancer, the life expectancy in Guangdong Province increased from 84.60 years to 84.99 years. All indicators consistently demonstrated that the burden of liver cancer was higher in males than that in females, and the burden of liver cancer was higher in rural areas than that in urban areas. Conclusion Liver cancer in Guangdong Province exhibits a high incidence, mortality and disease burden level in 2020. There are obvious differences of gender, age and region in cancer burden. It is necessary to strengthen liver cancer screening and diagnosis and treatment in men, the elderly and those in rural areas to reduce the burden of liver cancer gradually in Guangdong Province.
2.Pharmacodynamic Substances and Mechanisms of Xinglou Chengqi Tang in Treating Post-stroke Complications: A Review
Yujin ZHANG ; Xiangzhuo LIU ; Zhouyang CHEN ; Zihao SONG ; Xinyi LIU ; Yizhi YAN ; Chaoya LI ; Yingyan FANG ; Shasha YANG ; Xueqin CHENG ; Zhou XIE ; Sijie TAN ; Peng ZENG ; Yue ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(1):327-337
Stroke is the leading cause of death and disability among adults in China, and its common complications include digestive system abnormalities, cognitive impairment, depression, stroke-associated pneumonia, and hemiplegia. The combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine has great potential in treating post-stroke complications. Xinglou Chengqitang (XLCQT) is a representative prescription of alleviating the disease in the upper part by treating the lower part. It has definite therapeutic effect and high safety. Clinically, XLCQT is often used to treat stroke and its complications. However, the quantity and quality of clinical trials of XLCQT in treating post-stroke complications need to be improved. Additionally, since the basic research is weak, the material basis and multi-target mechanism for the efficacy of this prescription are unknown. This article reviews XLCQT in terms of the pharmacodynamic basis, medicinal properties, safety evaluation, and progress in clinical research and mechanisms in treating post-stroke complications. This article summarizes 22 key active ingredients of XLCQT in treating acute stroke complicated with syndrome of phlegm heat and fu-organ excess. Among these key active ingredients, resveratrol, kaempferol, luteolin, chrysoeriol, apigenin, (+)-catechin, and adenosine have good pharmacokinetic properties and high bioavailability. The mechanisms of XLCQT in treating post-stroke complications are complex, including inflammatory response, brain-gut axis, hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, intestinal flora, neurotrophic factors, autophagy, oxidative stress, and free radical damage. This review helps to deeply understand the pharmacodynamic basis and mechanisms of XLCQT in treating post-stroke complications and provides a theoretical basis for the clinical application of XLCQT against post-stroke complications and the development of drugs.
3.Clinical comprehensive evaluation framework for direct oral anticoagulants in the prevention of cancer-associated venous thromboembolism
Yue WU ; Bingzheng SHEN ; Fan ZHANG ; Junfen ZENG ; Yanzhuo LIU ; Gang LIU ; Benhong ZHOU
China Pharmacy 2025;36(11):1384-1388
OBJECTIVE To establish a clinical comprehensive evaluation framework for direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in the prevention of cancer-associated venous thromboembolism (CAVTE), providing a methodological reference for the rational prevention and treatment of CAVTE as well as for the formulation and adjustment of macro-management strategies for anticoagulant drugs. METHODS Through literature retrieval, evaluation indicators were collected and organized to establish a preliminary indicator pool. The selection of evaluation indicators was carried out through two rounds of Delphi surveys using average score of indicator importance≥3.5 and a coefficient of variation (CV) <0.25 as the screening criteria. Analytic hierarchy process (AHP) was employed to finalize the indicator weights. RESULTS The authority levels (C)r of the two rounds of expert consultations were 0.877 and 0.943, with CV of 0.24 and 0.18, respectively. The Kendall concordance coefficients were 0.331 and 0.535 (P<0.05). After expert validation, six primary indicators and forty-six secondary indicators were finalized for inclusion in the evaluation framework. The primary indicators and their weightings, ranked in descending order, were as follows:“ effectiveness” (38.86%), “safety” (38.86%),“ cost-effectiveness” (10.67%),“ accessibility” (5.51%),“ suitability” (3.48%), and “innovation” (2.64%). The secondary indicators exhibited a weight range from 0.02% to 20.25%, with the top five secondary indicators being:“ incidence of intracranial hemorrhage” (20.25%), “reduction in all-cause mortality” (15.29%), “decrease in the incidence of pulmonary embolism” (8.82%), “reduction in the incidence of deep vein thrombosis” (7.25%), and “drug contraindications” (4.74%). CONCLUSIONS This study has established an authoritative, scientific, and reliable comprehensive clinical evaluation framework for the use of DOACs in the prevention of CAVTE.
4.Exploring the Construction of Key miRNA mRNA Networks in TS Model Rats Based on Transcriptomics and Potential Traditional Chinese Medicine Intervention
Fan LI ; Yue-chen ZHANG ; Shan ZHOU ; Jing XIE ; Meng-qing WANG ; Qing-jia ZENG ; Xia ZHOU ; Shu-jing ZHANG
Progress in Modern Biomedicine 2025;25(16):2577-2584,2597
Objective:To investigate the miRNA-mRNA regulatory network in a rat model of Tourette syndrome(TS)using transcriptomic technology and to screen key signaling pathways and potential traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)candidates for intervention.Methods:A TS rat model was established using iminodipropionitrile(IDPN).RNA sequencing was performed to identify differentially expressed miRNAs and mRNAs in the brain tissues of TS rats.Bioinformatics analysis was applied to construct interaction networks,and network pharmacology was further employed to screen potential TCM compounds.Results:After 7 days of IDPN modeling,the model group exhibited motor and stereotypical behavioral changes,with behavioral scores greater than 3 points.Hema toxylin-eosin(HE)staining revealed irregular neuronal nuclear morphology,uneven chromatin distribution,nuclear pyknosis,and increased glial cell density.KEGG enrichment analysis identified key pathways:calcium signaling pathway,neuroactive ligand-receptor interaction,p53 signaling pathway,ECM-receptor interaction,and TGF-β signaling pathway.miR-125a-3p,miR-106-3p,and miR-760-3p were identified as pivotal miRNAs.Potential TCM candidates included Ajuga decumbens,Acanthopanax bark,Codonopsis pilosula,Stephania japonica,Os Draconis,Notopterygium root,Siraitia grosvenorii,Zanthoxylum nitidum root,Morinda officinalis,and Corydalis yanhusuo.Conclusion:The miRNAs miR-106-3p,miR-125a-3p,and miR-760-3p may mediate TS pathogenesis by altering critical signaling networks,including the calcium signaling pathway,neuroactive ligand-receptor interaction,and ECM-receptor interaction pathways,leading to neuroimmune inflammation and dopaminergic system dysregulation.TCM compounds such as Corydalis yanhusuo and Ajuga decumbens may exert therapeutic effects through multi-component synergistic regulation of these miRNAs and downstream pathways.
5.Clinical efficacy comparison of ileal conduit,flap embedding method,and traditional cutaneous ureteros-tomy in patients with bladder cancer
Xufeng YU ; Meimian HUA ; Shuxiong ZENG ; Wei HE ; Ziwei WANG ; Qing CHEN ; Chen ZHANG ; Yue WANG ; Yi WANG ; Chuanliang XU
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(10):1517-1524
Objective To compare the clinical efficacy of different urinary diversions,specifically exploring whether the flap embedding technique can improve bladder cancer patients'quality of life and reduce the incidence of related complications.Methods 63 bladder cancer patients undergoing radical cystectomy with urinary diver-sion,between December 2022 and December 2023,were divided into three groups:Ileal conduit group(n=21),flap embedding technique group(n=21),and traditional cutaneous ureterostomy group(n=21).General clini-cal data,surgical data,preoperative and postoperative renal function indicators,incidence of complications within 6 months postoperatively,and quality of life scores were compared among the groups.Results The operative time in the ileal conduit group was longer than that in the other two groups(P<0.05).The quality of life scores in the flap embedding technique group were superior to those in the traditional cutaneous ureterostomy group(P<0.05),but no significant difference was found compared to the ileal conduit group(P>0.05).In terms of postoperative complications,the incidence of intestinal obstruction in the flap embedding technique group was lower than that in the ileal conduit group(P<0.05),and the rate of reinsertion of a single-J stent for hydronephrosis in the flap embedding technique group was lower than that in the traditional cutaneous ureterostomy group(P<0.05).Postop-erative serum creatinine levels in the traditional cutaneous ureterostomy group were significantly higher than preop-erative levels(P<0.05),while no significant differences in renal function indicators were observed in the other two groups(P>0.05).Conclusion The flap embedding technique significantly improves patients'quality of life and reduces the incidence of postoperative complications.It is worthy of further promotion in clinical practice.
6.Development and validation of a predictive model for postoperative blood pressure outcomes in primary aldosteronism based on CYP11B2 gene polymorphism
Qiangfeng FU ; Yongjia CHEN ; Shengtao ZENG ; Haoxiang XU ; Chenglin YANG ; Yue YANG ; Zhi CAO ; Wei WANG
Chinese Journal of Urology 2025;46(7):529-536
Objective:To construct and validate a clinical model combining CYP11B2 gene polymorphisms with clinical parameters to predict complete postoperative hypertension remission in primary aldosteronism patients.Methods:The clinical data of a total of 116 patients with primary aldosteronism who underwent unilateral adrenalectomy from April 2018 to August 2024 were retrospectively included. There were 63 males and 53 females,with a body mass index(BMI)of(25.50 ± 2.03)kg/m 2. Genomic DNA was extracted from venous blood leukocytes before surgery,and polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphisms(PCR-RFLP)were used to detect CYP11B2(rs1799998)promoter region 344(C > T)base substitution. The follow-up duration was more than 6 months,with the following parameters recorded at the last follow-up:plasma aldosterone,renin,serum potassium,and sodium levels. Blood pressure progression and antihypertensive medication usage were also assessed. The postoperative outcome was determined according to the Primary Aldosteronism Surgical Outcome score(PASO)for primary aldosteronism,and the specific criteria were as follows. ① Clinical complete remission:the patient's blood pressure returned to normal(< 140/90 mmHg,1 mmHg = 0.133 kPa)and all antihypertensive drugs were discontinued;②Partial clinical remission:blood pressure returns to normal,and the number or dose of antihypertensive drugs is reduced compared with before;③Clinical non-remission:blood pressure does not drop and antihypertensive drugs do not change or increase compared with before surgery. Patients were divided into complete and incomplete remission groups. The chi-square test was used for univariate analysis,followed by binary logistic forward conditional regression for multivariate analysis,and a variety of machine learning algorithms such as random forest,logistic regression,support vector machine and gradient lifter were integrated,and the results of multivariate analysis were included to construct a postoperative blood pressure outcome model,and the predictive performance of the model was evaluated by using receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve,calibration curve and clinical decision curve. Results:The PCR-RFLP detection results of 116 cases showed the genotype distribution of CYP11B2(344C > T)(rs1799998)as follows:CC type in 50 cases(43.1%),CT type in 46 cases(39.7%),and TT type in 20 cases(17.3%). There were 74 cases in the complete remission group and 42 cases in the incomplete remission group,and the rate of complete remission with hypertension at the end of the operation was 63.8%. Univariate analysis showed that the the differences between complete remission group and incomplete remission group in body mass index[(24.27 ± 2.90)kg/m 2 vs.(26.98 ± 3.17)kg/m 2, P<0.001],preoperative hypertension grade(grade 1/2/3:29/29/16 cases vs. 9/13/20 cases, P = 0.012),preoperative antihypertensive drugs(0/1/≥ 2:25/32/17 cases vs. 7/15/20 cases, P = 0.016),and CYP11B2(344C > T)(CC/TT + CT:39/35 cases vs. 11/31 cases, P = 0.006)were statistically significant. Multivariate analysis showed that the type of preoperative antihypertensive drugs[≥ 2: OR = 5.26(95% CI 1.12?24.61, P = 0.016;1: OR = 4.55(95% CI 1.23?22.47), P = 0.025]was the strongest independent predictor,followed by CYP11B2(344C > T)[ OR = 4.02(95% CI 1.16?13.82), P = 0.028]and BMI[ OR = 3.96(95% CI 2.26?6.92), P < 0.001]. Comparing the receiver operating feature(ROC)curves of the four types of machine learning models,the best model was the support vector machine model with an area under the curve(AUC)of 0.88(95% CI 0.82?0.95),followed by the gradient elevator model of 0.83(95% CI 0.76?0.91),the logistic regression model of 0.78(95% CI 0.68?0.88),and the random forest model of 0.77(95% CI 0.68?0.86). The optimal threshold of the Yoden index of the support vector machine model was 0.588,with a sensitivity of 78.5% and a specificity of 86.5%. The clinical decision curve and calibration curve show that the support vector machine model has a higher net benefit and acceptable stability and reliability. Conclusions:The support vector machine model incorporating CYP11B2 gene polymorphisms,BMI,and types of preoperative antihypertensive medications could effectively predict postoperative hypertension remission in primary aldosteronism patients,providing new evidence for personalized treatment strategies
7.Epidemiological investigation and geneticvariation of feline bocavirus disease in China
Yongfan LI ; Weihui LI ; Quanhui YAN ; Wenxin DU ; Longlong CAO ; Jiakang LI ; Yue ZENG ; Shengbo CAO ; Qiuyan LI ; Dengyuan ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(3):489-497
Two thousand five hundred and sixty swab samples were collected from December 2022 to December 2023 in China.PCR was used to detect FBoV and amplify its VP2 and NS1 gene cod-ing equences,and bioinformatics was used to analyze the genetic diversity of FBoV.The results showed that the total positive rate of FBoV was 4.6%(119/2 560).Genetic variation analysis showed that FBoV existed in a variety of genotypes,and FBOV-1 was the main epidemic type in China.The 15 FBoV-1 strains,four FBoV-2 strains and one FBoV-3 strains identified in this study were genetically close to the strains identified in China,the United States,Thailand,Australia and Portugal.Sequence analysis showed that the identities of amino acid sequence of NS1 and VP2 genes between the sequenced strains and the reference strains were 59.13%-99.25%and 96.41%-100.00%,respectively.The amino acid identities of NS1 and VP2 among the newly sequenced FBoV strains were 60.00%-100.00%and 96.41%-100.00%,respectively,which indicated that the FBov strains circulating in China had great genetic diversity.This study enriched the data for elucidating the epidemic status of FBoV in China,and provided the basis for the subsequent diag-nosis,prevention and control of FBoV.
8.Brain-computer interface combined with different therapies for limb dysfunction in stroke patients:effectiveness and mechanism analysis
Xuesong WANG ; Yue WANG ; Yan XU ; Wenhui ZENG ; Wenming LU ; Xingkun TANG ; Wenjie CHEN ; Junsong YE
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(30):6538-6546
BACKGROUND:In recent years,brain-computer interface technology has shown significant promise for rehabilitating limb dysfunction in stroke patients.With ongoing research deepening and its broader clinical application,combining brain-computer interface with other rehabilitation therapies to improve limb function has become a focal point of study.OBJECTIVE:To analyze and summarize the efficacy of brain-computer interface combined with various therapies in treating limb dysfunction in stroke patients and to explore the clinical value of these combined strategies.METHODS:The search terms used for the literature review in Chinese databases were"brain-computer interface,BCI,stroke,"while the terms"brain-computer interface,BCI,brain-computer interaction,brain-machine interface,BMI,stroke"were used for English databases.Literature searches were conducted in CNKI,WanFang,VIP,PubMed,Embase,and Web of Science,from the time of database construction to September 2024.Finally,a total of 3 054 articles were retrieved,and 75 articles were included after screening for summarization.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Currently,brain-computer interfaces,used alone or in combination with other treatments such as Chinese medical treatment,conventional rehabilitation therapy,or physical factor therapy,are achieving better outcomes in treating limb dysfunction in stroke patients.However,the efficacy of brain-computer interfaces combined with transcranial direct current stimulation for treating upper and lower limb dysfunctions is still debated.Researchers are increasingly recognizing the feasibility of these combined therapies.Yet,challenges such as limited exploration of therapeutic mechanisms,absence of standardized protocols,and small sample sizes hinder their broad application.Future research should therefore focus on understanding the mechanisms by which brain-computer interfaces can enhance effects when combined with other therapies and on standardizing criteria for clinical trials to enable widespread clinical adoption.
9.Establishment of Content Determination Method of Zhihuoding Granules Based on Anti-inflammatory Activity and Fingerprint
Xin ZENG ; Guangzhi SHAN ; Wenling SU ; YIDERESI·MOLA ; Yue WANG ; Jianguo XING
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(7):1028-1034
Objective To establish the content determination method of Zhihuoding granules(ZHDG)by the anti-inflammatory active ingredients and fingerprint.Methods The inflammatory model of BEAS-2B cells was established by LPS(10 μg·mL-1)stimulation for 24 h,and the level of TNF-α in the supernatant was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).Using the reverse high-performance liquid chromatography(RP-HPLC)of 7 batch ZHDG fingerprint;HPLC was used to determine the content of geniposide and baicalin in granules.Results Compared with LPS Group,ZHDG,prim-O-glucosylcimifugin,5-O-methylvisammioside,baicalin,geniposide,and total polysaccharide extract all significantly decreased TNF-αlevels in BEAS-2B cells induced by LPS(P<0.05).Fingerprint spectra of 7 batches of ZHDG were established,with a similarity of 1.000 to the reference.A total of 15 peaks were calibrated,and 7 chromatographic peaks were identified.Gardenin and baicalin were selected as the index components of ZHDG for evaluation.The established method was rapid and accurate.Conclusion The method for the determination of baicalin and geniposide in ZHDG are exclusive,accurate,and effective,providing reference for the quality control and clinical application of ZHDG.
10.Optimization of immunotherapy combination strategies for microsatellite-stable advanced colorectal cancer:a real-world study
Yue GOU ; Erya HU ; Ping LIU ; Mengsi ZENG ; Qingqing LUO ; Xiangyang ZHANG ; Changjing CAI ; Hong SHEN ; Feng ZHAO ; Shan ZENG
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2025;34(10):2106-2118
Background and Aims:Microsatellite-stable(MSS)colorectal cancer(CRC)generally exhibits poor responsiveness to immune checkpoint inhibitors(ICIs),and effective immunotherapy strategies remain lacking.Anti-angiogenic agents such as bevacizumab(BEV)can improve the tumor immune microenvironment and act synergistically with ICIs.This multicenter real-world study compared the efficacy of different immunotherapy-based combination regimens in patients with MSS/MSI-L/pMMR advanced CRC,aiming to identify the optimal treatment strategy.Methods:A total of 100 patients with MSS/MSI-L/pMMR advanced CRC who received systemic treatment between November 2019 and February 2025 at four tertiary hospitals in Hunan,China,were retrospectively enrolled.Patients were classified into six treatment groups:chemotherapy alone,chemotherapy+targeted therapy,immunotherapy alone,immunotherapy+chemotherapy,immunotherapy+targeted therapy,and immunotherapy+chemotherapy+targeted therapy.The primary endpoints were overall survival(OS)and progression-free survival(PFS),while secondary endpoints were objective response rate(ORR)and disease control rate(DCR).Additionally,among patients receiving immunotherapy,subgroup analysis was performed according to BEV administration.Results:Among all 100 patients,the immunotherapy+chemotherapy+targeted therapy group achieved the highest ORR(32.0%)and DCR(76.0%)and was the only regimen yielding a complete response(CR).Compared with chemotherapy or immunotherapy alone,the triplet regimen significantly improved OS(P<0.05);although PFS improvement did not reach statistical significance,a clear late-stage separation of survival curves was observed.In the immunotherapy subgroup,BEV-containing regimens achieved markedly better outcomes than non-BEV regimens,with DCR of 75.0%vs.48.8%,median OS of 18.9 vs.11.5 months,and median PFS of 13.8 vs.7.2 months(all P<0.001).Cox regression analysis showed that compared with chemotherapy alone,the triplet regimen significantly reduced the risk of death(HR=0.11)and disease progression(HR=0.25)(both P=0.002).Vascular invasion was identified as an adverse prognostic factor for PFS(HR=3.0,P=0.007).Conclusion:This multicenter real-world study demonstrated that combining immunotherapy with chemotherapy and targeted therapy significantly improves DCR and survival outcomes in patients with MSS/MSI-L/pMMR advanced CRC,with BEV-containing triplet regimens providing the most pronounced benefit.BEV may enhance immune responsiveness by modulating the tumor microenvironment and promoting effector T-cell infiltration,offering a promising therapeutic direction for"immune-cold"CRC.Prospective randomized studies are warranted to further validate its clinical value and define appropriate patient populations.


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