1.Case and pedigree report of a multihormonal pituitary adenoma associated with a MEN1 gene mutation
Yukun CUI ; Hua LIN ; Fang ZHANG ; Libo YANG ; Yunting LIU ; Fangfang ZENG ; Chaoyun ZHANG ; Wenshan LYU
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2025;41(11):958-965
We report a family with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1(MEN1), in which the proband presented with primary amenorrhea and was diagnosed with both a pituitary prolactinoma and an ACTH-secreting adenoma. Genetic testing identified a heterozygous MEN1 gene c. 1449_1476del mutation in the proband, as well as in six additional family members, who exhibited variable clinical phenotypes. Following initial transsphenoidal pituitary surgery, the proband's symptoms and biochemical abnormalities persisted, with elevated ACTH and cortisol levels. Functional imaging using [ 68Ga]-DOTA-TATE PET/CT confirmed residual pituitary tumor tissue, and a second surgery resulted in biochemical remission.
2.Case and pedigree report of a multihormonal pituitary adenoma associated with a MEN1 gene mutation
Yukun CUI ; Hua LIN ; Fang ZHANG ; Libo YANG ; Yunting LIU ; Fangfang ZENG ; Chaoyun ZHANG ; Wenshan LYU
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2025;41(11):958-965
We report a family with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1(MEN1), in which the proband presented with primary amenorrhea and was diagnosed with both a pituitary prolactinoma and an ACTH-secreting adenoma. Genetic testing identified a heterozygous MEN1 gene c. 1449_1476del mutation in the proband, as well as in six additional family members, who exhibited variable clinical phenotypes. Following initial transsphenoidal pituitary surgery, the proband's symptoms and biochemical abnormalities persisted, with elevated ACTH and cortisol levels. Functional imaging using [ 68Ga]-DOTA-TATE PET/CT confirmed residual pituitary tumor tissue, and a second surgery resulted in biochemical remission.
3.The Research Status and Thinking of Objectification of Diagnosis by Integrating Prior Knowledge and Information Technology
Chenge SUN ; Yukun LI ; Zhiwei ZHAO ; Linshuang WANG ; Liangyu CUI ; Tong YIN ; Liying WANG ; Xuejie HAN ; Dasheng LIU
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;26(6):1654-1659
In order to solve the problem of strong subjectivity and difficulty in quantification,clinical objectification mainly adopts the techniques of image processing,computer vision and machine learning.The acquisition and processing of prior knowledge is a key link in the objectification of inspection,as well as an important elaboration of the quantification of subjective judgment and macro performance in objectification research.However,there is still a lack of in-depth summary and parametric processing of prior knowledge.Based on the analysis of the current research status of objectification of inspection,this paper uses data mining technology to summarize the experience of TCM inspection.Moreover,the observation information can be transformed into quantifiable digital features through natural language processing and representation learning.Meanwhile,the application of deep learning can realize automatic diagnosis and analysis of observation images to improve accuracy and efficiency,and promote the process of TCM modernization.
4.BRAF V600E mutation and clinicopathologic analysis of papillary thyroid carcinoma in Air Force flight peronnel
Guangxin ZHOU ; Li XIAO ; Huijuan ZHU ; Junjie DU ; Li CUI ; Guoli GU ; Haojun GUAN ; Yukun TAO ; Huijing ZHU ; Jinzheng HOU ; Da ZHANG
Military Medical Sciences 2024;48(11):838-842
Objective To investigate the characteristics and clinicopathology of v-raf murine sarcoma viral oncogene homolog Bl(BRAF)V600E mutations in papillary thyroid carcinoma(PTC)in Air Force flight personnel.Methods Data of cases and test results of BRAF V600E mutation were collected from Air Force aviators pathologically diagnosed with PTC.A univariate analysis of the relationship between BRAF V600E mutations and clinicopathologic features was performed.Results The overall rate of BRAF V600E mutations among 55 PTC flight crew members was 70.91%.The univariate analysis showed that the number of lymph node metastases in the BRAF V600E mutated group was larger than in the BRAF V600E unmutated group,and the proportion of BRAF V600E mutations in flight crews at intermediate risk of recurrence was higher than that in those at low risk of recurrence(P<0.05).The presence or absence of BRAF V600E mutations did not affect the results of medical evaluation of PTC in flight personnel.Conclusion The rate of PTC BRAF V600E mutations in Air Force flight crews is similar to that of the general Chinese population.BRAF V600E mutations are associated with an increased number of lymph node metastases and risk of recurrence,and follow-up is recommended for flight personnel with PTC,especially those with BRAF V600E mutations.
5.Evaluation of GRADE Clinical Research Evidence of Chinese Patent Medicine Combined with Western Medicine in Treatment of Hypertension with Dyslipidemia
Jiaheng WANG ; Yukun LI ; Liangyu CUI ; Yilan ZHENG ; Zhiwei ZHAO ; Cong REN ; Tianyue JING ; Tong YIN ; Liying WANG ; Xuejie HAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(10):95-105
ObjectiveTo evaluate the effect of antihypertensive and lipid-regulating Chinese patent medicine combined with conventional Western medicine in the treatment of hypertension with dyslipidemia. To carry out the evidence synthesis of clinical research and provide evidence-based evidence support for clinical decision-making. MethodThe databases including China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI),Wanfang Data Knowledge Service Platform (WF),VIP,SinoMed,Embase,PubMed,Web of Science (WOS),and the Cochrane Library were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCT) of all listed Chinese patent medicines in the treatment of hypertension with dyslipidemia from the establishment of the databases to April 15,2023. The literature was screened and extracted,and the risk of bias tool 2.0 (RoB2) was used to assess the quality and risk of bias of the methodology. Revman 5.4.1 software was used to analyze the outcome indicators. Grading of Recommendations Assessment,Development and Evaluation (GRADE) was applied to assess the quality of evidence formed by clinical research data. The inclusion and recommendation of Chinese patent medicines in the National Drug Catalogue for Basic Medical Insurance,Work-related Injury Insurance and Maternity Insurance (2022) and domestic guidelines and consensus were searched to form a bubble chart. ResultA total of 15 studies were included. The evaluation of the methodological quality of each study showed that the risk of bias stemmed from the lack of blinding and allocation concealment,and low sample size. The comprehensive analysis of clinical studies showed that Dengzhan Shengmai capsules combined with rosuvastatin and amlodipine besylate,Yindan Xinnaotong capsules combined with simvastatin and levamlodipine tablets,Xiaoshuan Tongluo capsules combined with nifedipine controlled release tablets and pravastatin sodium tablets,Xinshubao capsules combined with atorvastatin calcium tablets and irbesartan,Wenyading capsules combined with enalapril,and Jiangzhining tablets combined with conventional Western medicines were all superior to conventional Western medicines used in the control group in improving systolic blood pressure (SBP),diastolic blood pressure (DBP),cholesterol (TC),triglyceride (TG),low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C),and high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C). There was no significant difference in the incidence of adverse reactions between the two groups. The GRADE evaluation of the main outcome indicators showed that the evidence quality of SBP and incidence of adverse reactions was graded as B,that of DBP as C,and that of total TC,TG,LDL-C,and HDL-C as D. The evaluation of Chinese patent medicines covered by medical insurance and recommended by guidelines and consensus showed that Yindan Xinnaotong soft capsules,Dengzhan Shengmai capsules and Xiaoshuan Tongluo capsules belonged to class B drugs of medical insurance,and were recommended for 7,6 and 3 times in the guidelines and consensus,respectively. ConclusionCompared with simple medicine treatment,Chinese patent medicine combined with conventional Western medicine has more advantages in improving blood pressure and blood lipid,and shows higher safety. Among them,Yindan Xinnaotong soft capsules,Dengzhan Shengmai capsules and Xiaoshuan Tongluo capsules have stronger clinical applicability and economy. All the trials included in this article adhered to the principle of randomization and reported the outcome measures. However,the quality of evidence in related clinical studies was low. In terms of trial design,large-sample,multi-center,blinded randomized controlled trials based on the consolidated standards of reporting trials (CONSORT) statement are still needed for comprehensive trial designs and reporting,to further improve the GRADE quality evaluation and guideline formulation under the guidance of evidence-based medicine,so as to provide higher quality evidence-based research evidence for clinical decision-making.
6.GRADE Clinical Study Evidence Evaluation and Expert Consensus on Antihypertensive Chinese Patent Medicines Combined with Western Medicines for Treatment of Hypertension
Liangyu CUI ; Yukun LI ; Tianyue JING ; Yu WANG ; Cong REN ; Tong YIN ; Zhiwei ZHAO ; Jiaheng WANG ; Chenge SUN ; Dasheng LIU ; Zhizheng XING ; Xuejie HAN ; Liying WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(10):106-115
ObjectiveTo evaluate the quality of research and evidence related to antihypertensive Chinese patent medicines combined with western medicines for the treatment of hypertension, synthesize and update the evidence, form expert consensus, and provide evidence for clinical decision-making. MethodThe databases of China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), WanFang Data Knowledge Service Platform (WanFang), Vip Chinese Science and Technology Journal Database (VIP), Chinese Biomedical Literature Service System (Sinomed), National Library of Medicine (PubMed), Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and US Clinical Trials Registry were searched for randomized controlled trials of antihypertensive Chinese medicine combined with western medicine for the treatment of hypertension from database construction to July 31, 2022. The quality of the literature was evaluated using the bias risk assessment tool in Cochrane Handbook 6.3. Evidence synthesis of main outcome indicators was performed using R software. The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation profiler (GRADEprofiler) 3.6 was employed to evaluate the quality of evidence. Expert consensus was formed based on the Delphi method after two rounds of voting. Result64 pieces of literature were included, and the results of literature quality evaluation and risk of bias showed that 70.31% (45/64) of the studies indicated some risks, and 29.69% (19/64) indicated high risks. Compared with conventional western medicines, the combination of Chinese patent medicines with western medicines can significantly lower systolic pressure (SBP) and diastolic pressure (DBP), increase the effective rate of antihypertensive, reduce the incidence of adverse reactions, endothelin-1, and traditional Chinese medicine syndrome scores. Egger's test showed that Songling Xuemaikang capsules reduced SBP and DBP. Tianma Gouteng granules reduced SBP and DBP and increased the effective rate of antihypertensive, and Xinmaitong capsules reduced SBP and increased the effective rate of antihypertensive, without significant publication bias. Songling Xuemaikang capsules increased the effective rate of antihypertensive, and Xinmaitong capsules decreased DBP, with significant publication bias. The results of the GRADE evidence quality evaluation showed that most evidence was at grades B and C. Finally, four strong recommendations and 14 weak recommendations were formed. ConclusionCompared with conventional western medicines for the treatment of hypertension, antihypertensive Chinese patent medicines combined with western medicines have advantages in reducing blood pressure and improving drug use safety, but they are mostly weak recommendations in terms of efficacy, and more high-quality evidence is needed.
7.Clinical Evidence Mapping of Chinese Patent Medicines Combined with Western Medicine in Treatment of Hypertension
Yukun LI ; Liangyu CUI ; Zhiwei ZHAO ; Cong REN ; Tong YIN ; Yu WANG ; Liying WANG ; Xuejie HAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(10):116-123
ObjectiveTo systematically collect, analyze, and evaluate the randomized controlled trials (RCT) of Chinese patent medicine combined with western medicine in the treatment of hypertension, map the evidence, and provide reference for the future clinical research and formulation of guidelines and policies. MethodThe relevant articles were retrieved from China Biology Medicine disc, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), VIP, Wanfang Data, PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library with the time interval from inception to December 31, 2022. The RCT of Chinese patent medicines combined with western medicine in the treatment of hypertension were included. The research characteristics and methodological quality were analyzed and evaluated. ResultA total of 330 RCTs of treating hypertension with Chinese patent medicines combined with Western medicine were included in this study, all of which were published in Chinese. These RCTs involved 88 Chinese patent medicines and 37 788 patients, and 46% of RCT had the sample size ≥100 patients. Eighty-seven percent of RCT showed the study period within 3 months. All the interventions in the RCTs were Chinese patent medicine + western medicine vs western medicine. Among the evaluation indicators, blood pressure, response rate, TCM syndrome score, endothelial cell function, and safety were mainly concerned. In terms of methodological quality, most articles did not mention the generation of random sequences, allocation concealment, or blinding method. The blinding evaluation of outcomes showed low risks of bias, and there was insufficient information to judge whether there was selective bias or other bias. ConclusionThere were many Chinese patent medicines used in combination with western medicine in the treatment of hypertension, and they were mainly taken orally. The existing RCT had problems such as small sample size, unclear clinical value positioning, imperfect design failing to reflect the value of Chinese patent medicines, unreasonable measurement indicators, and non-standard measurement methods. Future research should solve the above problems, improve the research quality, value, and authenticity, and enhance the reliability and extension of evidence.
8.Application of health education based on teach-back method in patients with kinesiophobia after total knee arthroplasty
Libai CAI ; Lin WANG ; Yanjin LIU ; Jingshuang BAI ; Yukun ZHANG ; Miaoran CUI
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2022;28(8):986-991
Objective:To explore effects of health education based on teach-back method on functional exercise compliance in patients with kinesophobia after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) .Methods:Using the convenient sampling method, a total of 104 patients with TKA kinesiophobia who were admitted to First Ward of Department of Orthopedics in the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from August 2019 to November 2020 were selected as the research objects. Among them, 52 patients admitted from August 2019 to March 2020 were set as the control group, while 52 patients admitted from April to November 2020 were set as the experimental group. They were respectively given routine health education and health education based on teach-back method. Before the intervention and 2 weeks after the intervention, the differences in Functional Exercise Compliance Scale for Orthopedic Patients, Hospital for Special Surgery Knee Score (HSS) and Modified Barthel Index (MBI) scores were compared between the two groups.Results:After implementing the health education intervention program based on the teach-back method, the total score of Functional Exercise Compliance Scale for Orthopedic Patients of patients and dimensions scores of exercise compliance related to physical aspects, the exercise compliance related to psychological aspects and the exercise compliance related to active learning in the experimental group were higher than those of the control group, and the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.05) . The scores of HSS and MBI in the experimental group were higher than those in the control group after intervention, and the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.01) . Conclusions:The health education intervention program based on the teach-back method is scientific and reliable, which can effectively improve the functional exercise compliance of TKA patients with kinesiophobia, promote recovery of knee joint function and improve their activities of daily living.
9.Three cases of swimming pool granuloma
Cheng ZHAN ; Yukun XIA ; Xuelian Lü ; Jing CHEN ; Wen ZHAO ; Ling WANG ; Linlin PENG ; Jiehao MA ; Hongyan CUI ; Xuejun WANG ; Dongyun JING
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2012;45(10):739-741
Three cases of swimming pool granuloma are reported.Case 1:a 40-year-old female presented with a 2-month history of nodules and plaques on the right hand and forearm.She was a tropical fish salesperson but denied trauma history.Skin examination revealed multiple irregularly sized,dark-red nodules and plaques on the joints of right fingers,wrist,and elbow,as well as multiple subcutaneous nodules simulating strings of beads on the right upper limb.Case 2:a 48-year-old female presented with a 2-month history of nodules and plaques on the left hand and forearm.There was a history of trauma due to tropical fish tank and filter cleaning.Physical examination showed multiple deep purple plaques and painless subcutaneous nodules scattered on the left hand,wrist,and upper limb.Case 3:a 39-year-old male presented with a 3-month history of nodules on the fingers of both hands.There was no history of trauma,but he was a tropical aquarist.Skin examination revealed multiple soybean-sized dark-red nodules on the extensor aspect of interphalangeal joints of both hands.Fungal examinations yielded negative results in the 3 cases,while histopathology revealed infectious granuloma with a mixed inflammatory cell infiltrate.All of the cases showed positive results in purified protein derivative (PPD)skin test.Mycobacterium marinum was isolated from the lesional tissue of Case 1 and 2,but not from Case 3.All the patients were diagnosed with swimming pool granuloma,and given anti-atypical mycobacterial therapy including oral rifampin and clarithromycin.The lesions disappeared after 1 to 3 months of treatment,with the treatment course varying from 2 to 5 months.No recurrence was observed during a 3- to 12-month follow-up.
10.TEM OBSERVATUION ON THE LARVAL CUTICLE LAYER OF ALDRICHINA GRAHAMI (ALDRICH)
Yukun MA ; Cui HU ; Jian HONG ; Jianxiong MIN
Acta Parasitologica et Medica Entomologica Sinica 2001;8(1):41-45
The larval cuticle layer of Aldrichina grahami was studied under constant temperatures 15℃,20℃,25℃ and 30℃. The results showed that (1) The largest number of cuticle layers for the first instar larva was eight, the second eleven, but the third variable depending on temperature, for 15℃, 20℃,25℃ and 30℃ the numbers were sixty-nine, seventy-seven, ninety-two and eighty-one.(2) New secreted layer was thicker than the old one, the average thickness of the layer increased as the developing time, after getting the largest thickness the layer got thinner as the time elapsed. (3) Depositive rates of the layer at different constant temperatures were variable. There was not a linear relationship between the depositive rate of the layer and the developing time. It is a useful way to estimate insect daily age by the larval cuticle chitin layers changing, and this can be used in forensic entomology through establishing suitable mathematic model by further study.

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