1.Analysis of the basic situation of radiological diagnosis and treatment resources in medical institutions in Hunan Province, China
Zhenwei CAO ; Zhiyong XU ; Zipo ZHAI ; Junzhe PENG ; Donghui CHEN ; Yunfeng NIE
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health 2025;34(4):500-507
Objective To obtain the data of radiological diagnosis and treatment resource distribution at medical institutions of different levels and in various cities, understand the status of resource allocation, provide policy-making basis and suggestions for optimizing the allocation of radiological diagnosis and treatment resources within the province, and offer data and references for related research. Methods A basic situation questionnaire survey was conducted on radiological diagnosis and treatment institutions in Hunan Province. Data were reviewed, analyzed, and statistically processed using Excel software to understand the allocation situation of radiological diagnosis and treatment resources in Hunan Province. Results As of 2022, there were
2.Finite element model establishment and stress analysis of lumbar-sacral intervertebral disc in ankylosing spondylitis
Zhijie KANG ; Zhenhua CAO ; Yangyang XU ; Yunfeng ZHANG ; Feng JIN ; Baoke SU ; Lidong WANG ; Ling TONG ; Qinghua LIU ; Yuan FANG ; Lirong SHA ; Liang LIANG ; Mengmeng LI ; Yifei DU ; Lin LIN ; Haiyan WANG ; Xiaohe LI ; Zhijun LI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2024;28(6):840-846
BACKGROUND:Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease with chronic rheumatic immunity.Soft tissue ossification and fusion and spinal stiffness can cause biomechanical changes. OBJECTIVE:To reconstruct the lumbar-sacral intervertebral disc in ankylosing spondylitis patients with lumbar kyphosis by finite element analysis,and to study the range of motion of each segment of T11-S1 and the biomechanical characteristics of annulus fibrosus and nucleus pulposus. METHODS:The imaging data were obtained from an ankylosing spondylitis patient with lumbar kyphosis.The original CT image data of continuously scanned spine were imported into Mimics 21.0 in DICOM format,and T11-S1 was reconstructed respectively.The established model was imported into 3-Matic software in the format of"Stl"to reconstruct the intervertebral disc,and the fibrous intervertebral disc model was obtained.The improved model was further imported into Hypermesh software,and the vertebra,nucleus pulposus,annulus fibrosus and ligament were mesh-divided.After the material properties were given,the model was imported into ABAQUS software to observe the range of motion of each vertebral body in seven different working conditions of T11-S1,and analyze the biomechanical characteristics of each segment of annulus fibrosus and nucleus pulposus. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)The range of motion of L1 vertebrae was higher than that of other vertebrae under six different working conditions:extension,forward flexion,rotation(left and right),and lateral flexion(left and right).The maximum range of motion was 2.18° during L1 vertebral flexion,and the minimum range of motion was 0.12° during L5 vertebral extension.(2)The annular fiber flexion at L2-L3 segments was greater than the extension(P<0.05),and the annular fiber flexion at L3-L4 and L4-L5 segments was less than the extension(P<0.05).The left rotation of L1-L2 annular fibers was greater than the right rotation(P<0.05).The left flexion of the annulus was greater than the right flexion in L1-L2,L2-L3,L3-L4,L4-L5 and L5-S1 segments(P<0.05).(3)The nucleus pulposus stresses of T11-L12,L1-L2,L2-L3,L3-L4 and L4-L5 segments in forward flexion were greater than in extension(P<0.05).The left rotation of T12-L1 and L3-L4 segments was smaller than the right rotation(P<0.05),and that of T11-T12,L1-L2,and L2-L3 segments was larger than the right rotation(P<0.05).The left flexion was larger than the right flexion in the T11-S1 segment.(4)It is concluded that in ankylosing spondylitis patients with lumbar kyphosis,the minimum range of motion of the vertebral body is located at the L5 vertebral body in extension.To prevent fractures,it is recommended to avoid exercise in the extension position.During the onset of lumbar kyphosis in patients with ankylosing spondylitis,the maximum stress of the annulus fibrosus and nucleus pulposus is located in the L1-L2 segment,which is fixed and will not alter with the change of body position.The late surgical treatment and correction of deformity should focus on releasing the pressure of the annulus fibrosus and nucleus pulposus in this segment to avoid the rupture of the annulus fibrosus and the injury of the nucleus pulposus.
3.Biomechanical features of posterior"Y"osteotomy and fixation in treatment of ankylosing spondylitis based on finite element simulation analysis
Le ZHANG ; Zhenhua CAO ; Yunfeng ZHANG ; Yangyang XU ; Feng JIN ; Baoke SU ; Lidong WANG ; Xing WANG ; Ling TONG ; Qinghua LIU ; Yuan FANG ; Lirong SHA ; Haiyan WANG ; Xiaohe LI ; Zhijun LI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2024;28(12):1842-1848
BACKGROUND:Ankylosing spondylitis is a progressive inflammation of spinal stiffness deformity caused by tissue ossification and fibrosis.The posture of ankylosing spondylitis patients is abnormal and their activities are limited that minor injuries can lead to thoracolumbar fractures.Traditional medical image observation limits doctors'preoperative decision planning and postoperative disease prevention for ankylosing spondylitis treatment. OBJECTIVE:Based on the spinal model of ankylosing spondylitis patients before and after posterior spinal cancellous ossification osteotomy("Y"osteotomy for short),to explore the biomechanical changes of"Y"osteotomy and fixation in the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis. METHODS:Based on the preoperative and postoperative CT images of an ankylosing spondylitis patient who went to the Second Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University,a three-dimensional spine model(T11-S1)before and after"Y"osteotomy(L3 osteotomy)was reconstructed in Mimics 19.0 software.A 7.5 Nm torque was applied to the top of T11 vertebral body to simulate the movement of the spine under six conditions:flexion,extension,left bending,right bending,left rotation and right rotation.Finally,the range of motion of each vertebral body,the stress of each intervertebral disc,and the stress of the screw rod system were simulated. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)After"Y"type osteotomy and posterior fixation,the range of motion of all vertebrae in the spine decreased,and the loss rate of upper vertebrae was large(L1:77.95%).(2)The maximum stress of the spinal intervertebral disc before operation occurred at the L1-L2 segment(0.55 MPa),and the maximum stress of the spinal intervertebral disc after operation occurred at the T11-T12 segment(0.50 MPa),and the stress of intervertebral disc below T12 was far less than that before operation.(3)The maximum stress of the screw rod system(166.67 MPa)occurred in the upper and middle segments of the rod body and the root of the pedicle screw.(4)In conclusion,the"Y"type posterior fixation operation enhances the stability of the spine and reduces the range of motion of the spine.The vertebral body decompression of the fixed segment is great and the stress-shielding phenomenon of the lower vertebral body is significant.The stiffness of the rod body and the stress concentration area of the pedicle screw should be strengthened to avoid the fracture of the rod caused by stress fatigue.
4.Construction of risk evaluation indicators for the occurrence of diaphragm dysfunction in ICU patients
Yunfeng BAI ; Tianchao CHEN ; Xinyi LIU ; Yueying FENG ; Hongbo LUO ; Zunzhu LI ; Jianhua SUN ; Jing CAO ; Haibo DENG ; Xinjuan WU
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2024;59(11):1339-1345
Objective The risk evaluation indicators for the occurrence of diaphragm dysfunction in ICU patients was constructed to provide a reference for the establishment of the disease risk evaluation tools for diaphragm dysfunction.Methods The literature related to diaphragm dysfunction from CNKI,Wanfang Data,PubMed,Embase and Web of Science from the establishment of databases to November 11 th,2022 was systematically searched.After the first draft was determined through the literature review method,the first draft of the indicators was revised by brainstorming,with the opinions of 10 medical and nursing experts from May to June 2023.From June to July 2023,the content and weight of risk evaluation indicators of diaphragmatic dysfunction in ICU patients were determined through expert letter inquiry and hierarchical analysis.Results 35 experts completed the first round of letter inquiry,and 34 experts completed the second round of letter inquiry.The recovery rates of the valid questionnaires in the 2 rounds of expert correspondence were 92.1%and 97.1%,respectively,and the expert authority coefficients were 0.884 and 0.904,respectively,and the Kendall harmony coefficients of all indicators were 0.356~0.570 and 0.369~0.604,respectively(all P<0.001).The final constructed risk evaluation indicators of diaphragm dysfunction in ICU patients includes 7 first-level indicators,34 secondary indicators and 34 tertiary indicators.Conclusion The risk evaluation index of diaphragm dysfunction in ICU patients constructed in this study is comprehensive,specific,scientific and applicable,which can guide medical staff to conduct early risk evaluation of diaphragm function in ICU patients,and provide references for the establishment of disease risk assessment tools for diaphragm function.
5.The isochronous substitution effect of 24 hour activity behavior on physical health of college students
SONG Yunfeng,TAN Sijie,QI Yugang,FENG Zhanpeng,ZHANG Guojun,CAO Liquan
Chinese Journal of School Health 2023;44(9):1382-1386
Objective:
An isochronous substitution model was established to explore the association and substitution effect between college students 24 hour activity behavior and physical health, so as to provide specific activity behavior suggestions for college students to improve their physical health.
Methods:
A stratified random cluster sampling method was used to conduct physical fitness tests and 24 hour activity behavior surveys among 2 794 college students in 12 colleges and universities in Tianjin.Time spent on sedentary behavior(SB), light intensity physical activity(LPA), moderate to vigorous physical activity(MVPA) and sleep(SLP) time. The isochronous method of components was used to explore the relationship between 24 h activity behavior and physical health.
Results:
Except for 50 m running, MVPA was negatively correlated with BMI Z ( β =-0.62, P <0.05), but positively correlated with other physical fitness indexes ( β =0.34~274.23, P <0.05). LPA was not associated with lung capacity, sitting forward flexion and 50 m running, and negatively correlated with other physical fitness indexes ( β =-14.30- -0.19, P <0.05). SB was negatively correlated with most physical fitness indexes ( β =-11.57- -0.33, P <0.05), but positively correlated with BMI Z ( β =0.45, P < 0.05 ). In addition to lung capacity, SLP was positively correlated with BMI Z , total physical fitness score,1 minute sit-ups, pull ups, 800/1 000 m running, sitting forward flexion, and 50 m running ( β =0.27-11.21, P <0.05), but negatively correlated with long jump ( β =-0.10, P <0.05). Isochronous substitution showed that the adverse effects of 30 min/d SB and LPA substitution of MVPA were much greater than the beneficial effects of MVPA substitution for corresponding behaviors (total physical score: SB, -0.58 vs 0.47 points; LPA, -0.50 vs 0.38 points).
Conclusion
MVPA and SLP have been found to have a positive effect on physical fitness among college students. Therefore, in the process of improving the physical health of college students, ensuring adequate sleep, improving MVPA and reducing SB as much as possible may be one of the effective methods.
6.Changes of specific antibody and neutralizing antibody after voluntary blood donors received COVID-19 vaccine
Songyan WU ; Yunfeng PU ; Suochun CAO ; Siyun XU
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2023;36(1):25-29
【Objective】 To analyze the changes in antibody titer of voluntary blood donors after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, so as to provide reference for blood donation strategy, follow-up vaccine development and COVID-19 prevention and treatment for healthy people. 【Methods】 1) The serum from voluntary blood donors 2, 4, 8, 12, 16 and 20 weeks after inoculation with two-shot vaccines (inactivated vaccine or recombinant protein vaccine) was collected, and SARS-CoV-2 total antibody (IgG+ IgM+ IgA) detection (colloidal gold method) and neutralizing antibody detection (UPT immunoluminescence method) were conducted. 2) The obtained data were grouped according to collection time, age and gender, and differences between groups were analyzed by t test and ANOVA using SPSS 2.0 statistical software to clarify the trend of total antibodies and neutralizing antibodies. 【Results】 Neutralizing antibodies and total antibodies (IgG+ IgM+ IgA) from voluntary blood donors vaccinated inactivated vaccine or recombinant vaccine had the same trend of change, both reached their peak at the 2nd and 4th week, respectively, after inoculation, and then decreased gradually. The antibody produced by the recombinant protein vaccine had a higher titer than that from inactivated vaccine, and had slower decline and more lasting protection. The neutralizing antibody and total antibody (IgG+ IgM+ IgA) from different genders and ages were not statistically different. 【Conclusion】 Neutralizing antibodies reached its peak in the second week after vaccination, and total antibody titer reached its peak in the fourth week; both were independent of age and gender. After receiving the vaccine, voluntary blood donors should follow the latest instructions on blood donation intervals issued by the government.
7.Changes of blood indicators in blood donors after COVID-19 vaccination
Siyun XU ; Songyan WU ; Yunfeng PU ; Suochun CAO
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2022;35(6):602-604
【Objective】 To explore the changes of blood routine, biochemical indexes and coagulation indexes of voluntary blood donors after COVID-19 vaccination, so as to provide a scientific basis for blood donation strategy and to ensure blood safety. 【Methods】 From March to August 2021, 55 blood donors who had received COVID-19 vaccination were sampled at the 2nd, 4th and 8th weeks after vaccination for blood routine, biochemical and coagulation indexes testing. The changes were analyzed. 【Results】 At the second week after vaccination, abnormal blood routine indicators occurred 16(5.82%) occasions, abnormal biochemical indicators 159(36.14%) occasions; at the 4th week after vaccination, abnormal blood routine indicators 14(5.10%) occasions and abnormal biochemical indexes 151(34.32%) occasions. There was no difference in blood routine and biochemical indexes before and after vaccination(P>0.05). Among the coagulation indexes, the incidence of abnormal increase of FⅧ activity at the 2nd, 4th and 8th weeks after vaccination were 34.5%(19/55), 40%(22/55) and 50.9%(28/55), respectively. The the incidence of abnormal increase of TT were 3.6%(2/55), 7.2%(4/55) and 21.8%(12/55), respectively. Both TT and FⅧ activity had a tendency of increasing(P<0.05), APTT had an decreasing trend(P<0.05), and FIB content took on dynamical changes(P<0.05). 【Conclusion】 The blood indicators of blood donors after receiving COVID-19 vaccination are almost within the normal reference values. They can donate regularly according to the required interval, which may help to improve the potential transient changes of coagulation function.
8.Clinical characteristics of rhabdomyolysis in children
Guangna CAO ; Aidi WU ; Wanjun ZHAO ; Yunfeng LIU ; Yan XING
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2021;28(12):1066-1070
Objective:To summarize the etiology, laboratory examinations and clinical features of rhabdomyolysis(RM)in children.Methods:The clinical data of children with RM admitted to the pediatric general ward at Third Hospital of Peking University from January 1st, 2010 to March 31st, 2021 were collected.The clinical characteristics, etiology distribution, laboratory examinations, treatments and prognosis of the children were analyzed.Results:A total of 24 children were included with 16 males and 8 females.The age ranged from 4 to 15 years old, with median age was 13years old.The etiology was exertional diseases in 14 cases(58.3%), non-exertional diseases in ten cases (41.7%, 7 cases of infection and 3 cases of other causes). The average age of exertional RM was(13.50±1.83)years, and that of non-exertional RM was(8.60±3.72)years.There was significant difference( t=3.848, P=0.002). The main clinical symptoms were muscle soreness, abnormal urine color and muscle weakness.Serum creatine kinase(CK)and serum myoglobin were significantly increased.The proportion of CK value moderate to severe increased of exercise RM children was significantly higher than that of non-exertional RM children( P=0.009). All children were treated with hydration and alkalization.Except for one case who died of critical primary disease, the other 23 children had good treatment response, and no rhabdomyolysis was found during the follow-up. Conclusion:The main causes of rhabdomyolysis in children are exercise and infection.Exertional RM is common in elder children.The increasing of CK level caused by exertional RM is more obvious.Active hydration and alkalization measures could avoid the occurrence of acute kidney injury.Most children with RM have good prognosis.
9.Efficacy and safety of domestic RECO flow restoration device in acute intracranial large-vessel occlusion
Jie CAO ; Hang LIN ; Min LIN ; Kaifu KE ; Yunfeng ZHANG ; Yong ZHANG ; Weihong ZHENG ; Xingyu CHEN ; Wei WANG ; Meng ZHANG ; Jinggang XUAN ; Ya PENG
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2020;19(5):462-469
Objective:To explore the efficacy and safety of domestic RECO flow restoration device in acute intracranial large-vessel occlusion (LVO).Methods:This study was a multicenter, prospective, randomized, open, controlled trial; 136 patients with acute intracranial LVO at 7 Chinese stroke centers from February 2014 to August 2016 were randomly assigned into an experimental group (thrombectomy by RECO device, n=67) and a control group (thrombectomy by Solitaire device, n=69). The efficacy and safety of patients from the two groups were compared and analyzed. The primary efficacy end point was set as achievement of good recanalization (modified thrombolysis in cerebral infarction [mTICI] grading≥2); the secondary efficacy end points included good prognosis (modified Rankin scale scores≤2 90 d after thrombectomy), time from puncture to achieving good recanalization/time from puncture to final angiogram on condition that good recanalization was not gained, or mortality within 90 d of thrombectomy. The safety end points included any device-related serious adverse events, symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage or serious adverse events within 24 of thrombectomy. Results:There was no statistically significant difference between the experimental group and the control group in successful rate of good recanalization (91.0% vs. 86.9%), good prognosis rate (62.7% vs. 46.4%), time from puncture to achieving good recanalization/time from puncture to final angiogram on condition that good recanalization was not gained([85.4±47.0] min vs. [89.9±53.3] min), and mortality within 90 d of thrombectomy (13.4% vs. 23.2%, P>0.05). There were no device-related serious adverse events in all patients. No significant differences were found in the incidences of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (1.5% vs. 7.4%) or serious adverse events (death [1.5% vs. 1.4%] and brain hernia [4.5% vs. 0.0%]) between the two groups ( P>0.05). Conclusion:The domestic RECO flow restoration device is an effective and safe mechanical thrombectomy stent retriver for acute intracranial LVO.
10.LETM1 Promotes Gastric Cancer Cell Proliferation, Migration, and Invasion via the PI3K/Akt Signaling Pathway
Yunfeng ZHANG ; Lele CHEN ; Yifan CAO ; Si CHEN ; Chao XU ; Jun XING ; Kaiguang ZHANG
Journal of Gastric Cancer 2020;20(2):139-151
Purpose:
Globally, there is a high incidence of gastric cancer (GC). Leucine zipper-EF-hand containing transmembrane protein 1 (LETM1) is reported to play a vital role in several human malignancies. However, there is limited understanding of the role of LETM1 in GC. This study aims to investigate the effects of LETM1 on proliferation, migration, and invasion of GC cells.
Materials and Methods:
The expression levels of LETM1 in the normal gastric mucosal epithelial cells (GES-1) and GC cells were analyzed by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction and western blotting. CCK-8, wound healing, and Transwell invasion assays were performed to evaluate the effect of LETM1 knockdown or overexpression on the proliferation, migration, and invasion of the GC cells, respectively. Additionally, the effect of LETM1 knockdown or overexpression on GC cell apoptosis was determined by flow cytometry. Furthermore, the effect of LETM1 knockdown or overexpression on the expression levels of PI3K/Akt signaling pathway-related proteins was evaluated by western blotting.
Results:
The GC cells exhibited markedly higher mRNA and protein expression levels of LETM1 than the GES-1 cells. Additionally, the knockdown of LETM1 remarkably suppressed the GC cell proliferation, migration, and invasion, and promoted the apoptosis of GC cells, which were reversed upon LETM1 overexpression. Furthermore, the western blotting analysis indicated that LETM1 facilitates GC progression via the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway.
Conclusions
LETM1 acts as an oncogenic gene to promote GC cell proliferation, migration, and invasion via the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. Therefore, LETM1 may be a potential target for GC diagnosis and treatment.


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