1.Correlation between thyroid autoimmunity and gestational diabetes mellitus in Chinese euthyroid women
Yue ZHAO ; Xiangyan RUAN ; Liying ZOU ; Jun MA ; Yuejiao WANG ; Xuanxuan TIAN ; Jing JIN
Journal of Capital Medical University 2025;46(4):626-631
Objective To explore the correlation between thyroid autoimmunity(TAI)and gestational diabetes mellitus(GDM)in Chinese euthyroid women.Methods A total of 508 euthyroid women were enrolled in the cross-sectional study,who performed their entire clinical/biological workup and oral glucose tolerance test(OGTT)from the department of Gynecology and Endocrinology of the Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital,Capital Medical University from June 2023 to June 2024.At median 8(6-10)weeks of gestation,thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH),free thyroxine(fT4),and thyroid peroxidase antibodies(TPOAb)were measured,baseline characteristics were recorded,and an OGTT was performed between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy.According to the OGTT results,they were divided into GDM group(n=169)and non GDM group(n=339).Thyroid parameters,the demographic and obstetric parameters,and the prevalence of TAI were compared with two groups.The factors associated with GDM were analyzed with multivariate Logistic regression analysis.Results The age,body mass index(BMI),and proportion of obese women before pregnancy in the GDM group were all significantly higher than those in the non-GDM group,with statistically significant differences(P<0.001).The proportion of pregnant women over 30 years old in the GDM group was significantly higher than that in the non-GDM group(59.17%vs 6.79%,χ2=168.667,P<0.001).The proportion of obese mothers(BMI≥28 kg/m2)before pregnancy in the GDM group was 24.26%,which was significantly higher than that in the non-GDM group(8.26%)(χ2=24.599,P<0.001).The incidence of TAI in the GDM group was 54.44%,while it was 15.93%in the non-GDM group.The difference between the two groups was statistically significant(χ2=81.659,P<0.001).The results of Logistic regression analysis showed that maternal age over 30 years and pre-pregnancy obesity increased the risk of GDM occurrence in TAI women by 6.08 times(OR=6.08,95%CI 3.61-10.25,P<.001).Conclusion Among early pregnancy women with normal thyroid function,as age increases during follow-up(especially over 30 years old),pre-pregnancy BMI increases(especially in obese individuals),and those with pre-pregnancy TAI,the risk of developing GDM during pregnancy significantly increases.It is necessary to explore preventive strategies for GDM in euthyroid TAI women,with a view to improving adverse pregnancy outcomes.
2.PGRMC1 as a potential biomarker of breast cancer risk for menopausal hormone therapy
Yuejiao WANG ; Xiangyan RUAN ; Muqing GU ; Yun WEI ; Yuwei GUAN ; Yue ZHAO ; O.Mueck ALFRED
Journal of Capital Medical University 2025;46(4):589-593
Progesterone receptor membrane component 1(PGRMC1)is closely related to hormone therapy which belongs to the membrane-associated progesterone receptor(MAPR)family.A large number of in vitro experiments,in vivo animal experiments,clinical samples of breast cancer patients and blood studies showed that all synthetic progesterone(excluding natural progesterone and dydrogesterone)can promote the rapid proliferation of breast cancer cells overexpressing PGRMC1.In patients with breast cancer,PGRMC1 is significantly negatively correlated with tumor grade and prognosis,and PGRMC1 level in blood is positively correlated with PGRMC1 expression in breast cancer tissues,and PGRMC1 is superior to traditional tumor markers such as carcinoembryonic antigen(CEA),carbohydrate antigen(CA125),and CA153 in predicting early breast cancer.Therefore,PGRMC1 may serve as a predictive marker for identifying an elevated risk of breast cancer associated with menopausal hormone replacement therapy.
3.Clinical efficacy of letrozole combined with Zi Gui Nv Zhen Capsules in patients with PCOS complicated by thin endometrium-induced infertility
Jun MA ; Xiangyan RUAN ; Zhongting XU ; Yue ZHAO ; Yuejiao WANG ; O.Mueck ALFRED
Journal of Capital Medical University 2025;46(4):632-636
Objective To investigate the curative effect of letrozole combined with Zi Gui Nv Zhen Capsules on patients with polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS)complicated by thin endometrial infertility.Methods 140 patients with PCOS who met the diagnosis of endometrial thin infertility(endometrial thickness<0.8 cm and no pregnancy for 1 year without contraception)were recruited and randomly assigned to the control group and the experimental group for 3 cycles of treatment.The control group was given letrozole 2.5 mg/d on the 3rd day of menstruation,estradiol valerate 2 mg/d on the 8-10th day of menstruation,and dydrogesterone 10 mg/d in sequence.The experimental group was treated with Zi Gui Nv Zhen Capsules on the basis of the control group.During 3 cycles of treatment,endometrial thickness(EMT),ovulation rate and cumulative pregnancy rate on the day of ovulation were examined.Results The EMT of the experiment group was significantly higher than that of the control group on the ovulation day of three cycles[(0.86±0.23)cm vs(0.71±0.15)cm;(0.83±0.26)cm vs(0.68±0.19)cm;(0.87±0.26)cm vs(0.71±0.11)cm],the cumulative pregnancy rate of experimental group was significantly higher than that of control group(44.3%vs 25.7%).There was no significant difference in ovulation rate between the two groups(P>0.05).Conclusion Our findings demonstrate that the combined use of Zi Gui Nv Zhen Capsule with basic conventional therapy significantly enhances endometrial thickness and improves pregnancy rates in PCOS patients with thin endometrium.
4.Correlation between thyroid autoimmunity and gestational diabetes mellitus in Chinese euthyroid women
Yue ZHAO ; Xiangyan RUAN ; Liying ZOU ; Jun MA ; Yuejiao WANG ; Xuanxuan TIAN ; Jing JIN
Journal of Capital Medical University 2025;46(4):626-631
Objective To explore the correlation between thyroid autoimmunity(TAI)and gestational diabetes mellitus(GDM)in Chinese euthyroid women.Methods A total of 508 euthyroid women were enrolled in the cross-sectional study,who performed their entire clinical/biological workup and oral glucose tolerance test(OGTT)from the department of Gynecology and Endocrinology of the Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital,Capital Medical University from June 2023 to June 2024.At median 8(6-10)weeks of gestation,thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH),free thyroxine(fT4),and thyroid peroxidase antibodies(TPOAb)were measured,baseline characteristics were recorded,and an OGTT was performed between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy.According to the OGTT results,they were divided into GDM group(n=169)and non GDM group(n=339).Thyroid parameters,the demographic and obstetric parameters,and the prevalence of TAI were compared with two groups.The factors associated with GDM were analyzed with multivariate Logistic regression analysis.Results The age,body mass index(BMI),and proportion of obese women before pregnancy in the GDM group were all significantly higher than those in the non-GDM group,with statistically significant differences(P<0.001).The proportion of pregnant women over 30 years old in the GDM group was significantly higher than that in the non-GDM group(59.17%vs 6.79%,χ2=168.667,P<0.001).The proportion of obese mothers(BMI≥28 kg/m2)before pregnancy in the GDM group was 24.26%,which was significantly higher than that in the non-GDM group(8.26%)(χ2=24.599,P<0.001).The incidence of TAI in the GDM group was 54.44%,while it was 15.93%in the non-GDM group.The difference between the two groups was statistically significant(χ2=81.659,P<0.001).The results of Logistic regression analysis showed that maternal age over 30 years and pre-pregnancy obesity increased the risk of GDM occurrence in TAI women by 6.08 times(OR=6.08,95%CI 3.61-10.25,P<.001).Conclusion Among early pregnancy women with normal thyroid function,as age increases during follow-up(especially over 30 years old),pre-pregnancy BMI increases(especially in obese individuals),and those with pre-pregnancy TAI,the risk of developing GDM during pregnancy significantly increases.It is necessary to explore preventive strategies for GDM in euthyroid TAI women,with a view to improving adverse pregnancy outcomes.
5.PGRMC1 as a potential biomarker of breast cancer risk for menopausal hormone therapy
Yuejiao WANG ; Xiangyan RUAN ; Muqing GU ; Yun WEI ; Yuwei GUAN ; Yue ZHAO ; O.Mueck ALFRED
Journal of Capital Medical University 2025;46(4):589-593
Progesterone receptor membrane component 1(PGRMC1)is closely related to hormone therapy which belongs to the membrane-associated progesterone receptor(MAPR)family.A large number of in vitro experiments,in vivo animal experiments,clinical samples of breast cancer patients and blood studies showed that all synthetic progesterone(excluding natural progesterone and dydrogesterone)can promote the rapid proliferation of breast cancer cells overexpressing PGRMC1.In patients with breast cancer,PGRMC1 is significantly negatively correlated with tumor grade and prognosis,and PGRMC1 level in blood is positively correlated with PGRMC1 expression in breast cancer tissues,and PGRMC1 is superior to traditional tumor markers such as carcinoembryonic antigen(CEA),carbohydrate antigen(CA125),and CA153 in predicting early breast cancer.Therefore,PGRMC1 may serve as a predictive marker for identifying an elevated risk of breast cancer associated with menopausal hormone replacement therapy.
6.Clinical efficacy of letrozole combined with Zi Gui Nv Zhen Capsules in patients with PCOS complicated by thin endometrium-induced infertility
Jun MA ; Xiangyan RUAN ; Zhongting XU ; Yue ZHAO ; Yuejiao WANG ; O.Mueck ALFRED
Journal of Capital Medical University 2025;46(4):632-636
Objective To investigate the curative effect of letrozole combined with Zi Gui Nv Zhen Capsules on patients with polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS)complicated by thin endometrial infertility.Methods 140 patients with PCOS who met the diagnosis of endometrial thin infertility(endometrial thickness<0.8 cm and no pregnancy for 1 year without contraception)were recruited and randomly assigned to the control group and the experimental group for 3 cycles of treatment.The control group was given letrozole 2.5 mg/d on the 3rd day of menstruation,estradiol valerate 2 mg/d on the 8-10th day of menstruation,and dydrogesterone 10 mg/d in sequence.The experimental group was treated with Zi Gui Nv Zhen Capsules on the basis of the control group.During 3 cycles of treatment,endometrial thickness(EMT),ovulation rate and cumulative pregnancy rate on the day of ovulation were examined.Results The EMT of the experiment group was significantly higher than that of the control group on the ovulation day of three cycles[(0.86±0.23)cm vs(0.71±0.15)cm;(0.83±0.26)cm vs(0.68±0.19)cm;(0.87±0.26)cm vs(0.71±0.11)cm],the cumulative pregnancy rate of experimental group was significantly higher than that of control group(44.3%vs 25.7%).There was no significant difference in ovulation rate between the two groups(P>0.05).Conclusion Our findings demonstrate that the combined use of Zi Gui Nv Zhen Capsule with basic conventional therapy significantly enhances endometrial thickness and improves pregnancy rates in PCOS patients with thin endometrium.
7.Network analysis of depression,anxiety,insomnia under long-term high-altitude exposure
Haojie FAN ; Keer CAI ; Haowei DENG ; Yuejiao HOU ; Xiang CHENG ; Lingling ZHU ; Ming FAN ; Duming WANG ; Yongqi ZHAO
Military Medical Sciences 2024;48(6):401-406
Objective To explore the network structure of anxiety,depression and sleep among individuals under long-term high-altitude exposure.Methods A total of 303 subjects who had resided at high altitudes for more than 6 months on end were selected.The insomnia severity index(ISI),patient health questionnaire(PHQ-9),and generalized anxiety disorder scale(GAD-7)were employed to assess insomnia,depression and anxiety before network analysis was conducted to identify the central and bridge nodes in the symptom network.Results The incidence of moderate or severe depression,anxiety and insomnia were 38.9%[95%confidence interval(CI):33.4%-44.5%],23.1%(95%CI:18.3%-27.9%),and 18.5%(95%CI:14.1%-22.9%),respectively."Noticeability of sleep problems by others"had the highest expected influence centrality,followed by"sleep maintenance""uncontrollable worry""restlessness"and"sleep problems".Five bridge symptoms were identified:"sad mood""sleep problems""restlessness""feeling afraid"and"trouble relaxing".Conclusion Sleep-related symptoms play a crucial role in the overall network structure,serving as both central and bridge nodes.Additionally,the"feeling down or depressed"acts as a bridge node and holds importance in the comorbidity network of anxiety and depression.Targeting these key symptoms through intervention and prevention strategies may improve the psychological well-being of individuals with long-term residence in high-altitude regions.
8.Progresses in imaging researches of transverse sinus stenosis
Yuejiao LIU ; Heyu DING ; Xiaoyu QIU ; Chihang DAI ; Pengfei ZHAO ; Zhenchang WANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2024;40(1):121-124
Transverse sinus is an important pathway of intracranial venous reflux,which is also crucial for maintaining cerebral circulation and stabilizing intracranial pressure.Transverse sinus stenosis(TSS)is the most common variation of transverse sinus,which might lead to changes in sinus hemodynamics and pressure and closely related to idiopathic intracranial hypertension,pulsatile tinnitus and chronic headache.The progresses in imaging researches of transverse sinus stenosis were reviewed in this article.
9.Study on Improvement Effects and Its Mechanism of Guiyuan Decoction Formula Granules on Model Mice with Decreased Ovarian Reserve
Yuejiao WANG ; Zhaogui SUN ; Lianwei XU ; Lin YU ; Yu ZHANG ; Xiaofei LIU ; Shengnan LI ; Chao CONG ; Li ZHAO
China Pharmacy 2021;32(9):1051-1056
OBJECTIVE:To study the improvement eff ects and its mech anism of Guiyuan decoction formula granules (GDFG) on model mice with decreased ovarian reserve (DOR). METHODS :Totally 42 female ICR mice whith with normal estrous cycle were randomly divided into control group ,model group ,estradiol valerate group (positive control ,0.15 mg/kg)and GDFG low-dose,medium-dose and high-dose groups (0.75,1.49,2.98 g/kg),with 7 mice in each group. Except for control group ,other groups were given cisplatin (3 mg/kg)intraperitoneally to establish DOR model. After modeling ,administration groups were given relevant medicine intragastrically;model group and control group were given normal saline intragastrically ,once a day ,for consecutive 4 weeks. After last administration ,ELISA assay was used to measure the serum levels of anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH)and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)in mice. Histopathological morphology of ovarian was observed by HE staining. Protein distribution of AMH receptor Ⅱ(AMHRⅡ)and Smad 4 in ovarian tissue were observed by immunohistochemistry. Protein expression of AMHR Ⅱ and Smad 4 were detected by Western blot assay. RESULTS :Compared with control group ,theserum level of AMH ,the expression of AMHR Ⅱ and Smad 4 protein in ovarian tissue in model group were significantly decreased (P<0.01),while the FSH level in serum was significantly increased (P<0.01);follicles were crumpled and lost nucleus ,ovarian interstitial were fibrosis ,luteum were loose ; AMHRⅡ and Smad 4 protein in ovarian tissue were mainly distributed in the follicle membrane and ovarian interstitial. Compared with model group ,the serum level of AMH ,the expression of AMHR Ⅱ and Smad 4 protein in ovarian tissue was increased significantly in GDFG groups (P<0.01),while the serum level of FSH was decreased significantly (P<0.05 or P<0.01);in ovarian tissue ,follicles at all levels could be found and follicle morphology was improved ,and no obvious nuclear loss and cumulus formation were found ;AMHRⅡ and Smad 4 protein were mainly distributed in the follicular nucleus (except for GDFG high-dose group) and the granular cell membrane (mainly distributed in the sinus follicles of GDFG medium-dose group );they were slightly distributed around the mature follicular nucleus or in corpus luteum. CONCLUSIONS :GDFG can improve ovarian function of DOR model mice. The mechanism may be related with promoting serum level of AMH ,protein expression of AMHR Ⅱ and Smad 4,improving the distribution of AMHR Ⅱ and Smad 4 protein in ovarian granulosa cell membrane and follicular nucleus , reducing FSH levels.
10.Early identification and management of secondary malposition of peripherally inserted central catheter
Nan JIANG ; Ruiyi ZHAO ; Yuejiao ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2020;36(8):617-620
Objective:To early identify and manage secondary malposition of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC), and to reduce other PICC related complications.Methods:A total of 8 509 patients were included form January 2017 to December 2018 in intravenous therapy department in the Second Affiliated Hospital of Medical College of Zhejiang University. PICC was implanted and the original tip location was in the superior vena cava (SVC). The function and complications of the catheter were evaluated during the indwelling process. X-ray was taken for every abnormal patient to confirm the route and tip position of the catheter. Tip malposition were adjusted by external manipulation (pulling out part of the catheter, changing body position, external percussion, rapid flushing with 0.9% sodium chloride) when patients’ situation were allowed.Results:A total of 31 cases of PICC secondary malposition were early identified, 27 of them were treated with external manual reduction. Totally 19 cases succeeded, and 8 cases failed. The success rate was 70.4%. There was no other complication during the process. 3 cases were found venous thrombosis, and 1 case was unable to do external manipulation due to his poor situation.Conclusion:X-ray is a simple and easy method to identify secondary malposition of PICC. Using external manipulation to adjust the tip position back to SVC is effective, and the complications are few, which is worthy of clinical application.

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