1.Application of tNGS in patients with influenza A
Qing SUN ; Ying FENG ; Yali QIU ; Guojun ZHENG
Chongqing Medicine 2025;54(11):2612-2615,2620
Objective To explore the application value of targeted next-generation sequencing(tNGS)in the detection of influenza A virus.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 116 patients suspected of having influenza A at our hospital from October 2024 to February 2025.All patients underwent sputum tNGS and throat swab influenza nucleic acid tests due to fever and pulmonary infection,and the diagnostic efficacy of the two methods was compared.Results Among 116 patients,93 were diagnosed with influenza A.Among these 93 influenza A patients,the detection rate of tNGS was higher than that of in-fluenza nucleic acid testing(P<0.05).The results of tNGS and influenza nucleic acid testing for influenza A showed significant consistency with the confirmed diagnosis(P<0.05).There was a statistically significant difference in tNGS sequence counts between the influenza nucleic acid-positive and negative groups(P<0.05).Twenty-three patients excluded from influenza A diagnosis served as the control group.Comparisons of white blood cell(WBC)counts among the influenza nucleic acid-positive group,negative group,and control group showed statistically significant differences(P<0.05),whereas comparisons of C-reactive protein(CRP)and serum amyloid A(SAA)showed no statistically significant differences(P>0.05).Conclusion tNGS demonstrates significant advantages in detecting influenza A virus.Combined with peripheral blood infection-related in-dicators for comprehensive diagnosis,it may provide a more effective approach for early diagnosis and treatment of influenza virus infectious diseases.
2.Multimodal MRI features of cerebral small vessel disease combined with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Jing WANG ; Hang PAN ; Yan-ling ZHENG ; Zi-wen LIANG ; Yu-lin WANG ; Qiu-guo OU ; Fan-ying GUAN ; Hai-yan TAO ; Lei SONG ; Rui TANG
Journal of Regional Anatomy and Operative Surgery 2025;34(8):689-692
Objective To analyze the imaging features of cerebral small vessel disease in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus by multimodal MRI.Methods The clinical data of 160 patients with cerebral small vessel disease admitted to our hospital from January to December 2020 were retrospectively analyzed.According to whether they were complicated with type 2 diabetes mellitus,they were divided into the diabetic group and the non-diabetic group,with 80 cases in each group.Both groups underwent multimodal MRI scans.And the severity of lacunar infarction,the severity of subcortical and periventricular white matter lesions,white matter integral and cerebral microbleeds of patients in the two groups were compared.Results The severity of lacunar infarction(χ2=34.076,P=0.001),subcortical white matter lesions(χ2=25.000,P=0.001),periventricular white matter lesions(χ2=22.895,P=0.001)and white matter integral(t=12.370,P=0.001)of patients in the diabetic group were significantly higher than those in the non-diabetic group.No cerebral microbleeds were detected in either group of patients.Conclusion Patients with cerebral small vessel disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus show characteristic multimodal MRI changes.The increase in the number of lacunar infarction lesions and the aggravation of white matter lesions can be used as the characteristic imaging basis for the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus related cerebral small vessel disease.
3.Quantitative evaluation and driving path exploration on the level of the tripartite system reform in China
Ling-yun GUO ; Liu-jie FU ; Yong-yi GUAN ; Liang-ru ZHOU ; Qiu-ying ZHENG ; Rui-feng LI
Chinese Journal of Health Policy 2025;18(3):9-17
Objective:To quantitatively evaluate the level of the three medical linkage in China from 2009 to 2022,explore the influencing factors and driving paths of the three medical linkage in China,and provide a new perspective for promoting the development of the three medical linkage.Methods:An optimized coupling coordination degree model was used to calculate the coupling coordination degree between the trinity healthcare systems and different binary systems within the systems in 31 provinces of China(excluding Hong Kong,Macao and Taiwan),and the Fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis method was used to explore the condition configurations of multi-factor-driven three medical linkage.Results:From 2009 to 2022,the coupling coordination degree between the trinity healthcare systems in each province of China generally showed an increasing trend year by year.Among the binary systems,the overall coordinated development situation between the medical and medical insurance systems was the best and the regional development was the most balanced.The coupling coordination degree gap between the trinity healthcare system and the internal binary systems among provinces gradually widened,and the multi-polarization trend intensified.The paths to promote high-level three medical linkage can be summarized into two types:internal and external balanced development type(H1)and government-led type(H2,H3),among which the H1 path with per capita GDP and health expenditure as core conditions was the most common.Conclusion:It is suggested to enhance institutional and technological innovation,and integrate resources through a cross-departmental collaboration mechanism and digital technology.Provinces should select high-level optimization paths by leveraging regional endowments to narrow the regional development gap.Meanwhile,under the impetus of high-level policies,the protection and supervision system continues to improve,thereby promoting the three medical linkage.
4.Theoretical application and suggestions of health communication effect evaluation research
Zicong ZHENG ; Dongying XIE ; Ying ZHANG ; Yangmei HUANG ; Meng WANG ; Wuqi QIU
China Modern Doctor 2025;63(8):79-82
Objective To explore theoretical application of health communication effect evaluation in order to provide support for health communication.Methods Using health communication,health activities,health science popularization,effect evaluation as precise keywords,literature collected by databases from built to May 27,2024 was searched,and literature was screened by removing duplicate literature and reading title and abstract of literature.A total of 121 literatures were selected as research samples.Results Most of literatures did not adopt theoretical framework,and only 33 literatures had theoretical applications,mainly in fields of public health and communication.The most widely used literatures were theory of knowing and believing,Lasswell's 5W mode of communication and theory of persuasion,which were dominated by Western theories and lacked application and innovation of localized theories.Conclusion The future health communication effect evaluation should use more theoretical framework to support research,learn from and integrate theories of different disciplines,and explore localization theory research path.
5.Antiviral mechanism of Euphorbia helioscopia diterpenoids against Zika virus in vitro
Pan-pan PANG ; Xiong QIU ; Ying-jie JIANG ; Xin-yue LIU ; Wei-zhe MA ; Jian-qiu-rong YIN ; Wei-lie XIAO ; Chang-bo ZHENG
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(8):1436-1444
Aim To investigate the anti-Zika virus(ZIKV)mechanism of diterpenoid compound 9 from Euphorbia helioscopia in vitro.Methods The cytotox-icity of compound 9 was evaluated using the CCK-8 as-say.A ZIKV-infected Vero cell model was established,and the antiviral activity was assessed through RT-qPCR,plaque assay,Western blot,and immunofluores-cence.Furthermore,the mechanism of action was elu-cidated using multi-cell line validation,nanoparticle tracking analysis,cellular thermal shift assay,and mo-lecular docking.Results In Vero cells,compound 9 exhibited an EC50 of(3.95±0.15)μmol·L-1 and a CC50 of(272.12±8.56)μmol·L-1,demonstrating significantly higher antiviral efficacy than the positive control drug ribavirin(RBV).Its virus inactivation effect was time-dependent and could significantly re-duce viral load and plaque formation.Studies revealed that compound 9 altered the physicochemical properties of ZIKV particles,including reducing surface charge and increasing particle size distribution.Additionally,it significantly enhanced the thermal stability of the prM protein.Molecular docking analysis indicated that compound 9 formed a high-affinity interaction with the prM protein(binding energy:-38.52 kJ·mol-1)and stabilized its structure through hydrophobic interac-tions.Conclusion Compound 9 exerts in vitro anti-ZIKV activity by directly inactivating the virus,disrup-ting viral particle integrity,and targeting the prM pro-tein.
6.Expert consensus: reducing free-sugar for caries prevention
Xiaojuan ZENG ; Xuenan LIU ; Min LIU ; Yan SI ; Ying ZHANG ; Jianqiang LAI ; Xianbin DING ; Chang SU ; Xiang SI ; Youguang LU ; Huancai LIN ; Shuguo ZHENG ; Wensheng RONG ; Minquan DU ; Xiaoyan OU ; Rongmin QIU ; Maigeng ZHOU ; Chunxiao WANG
Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2025;60(4):311-319
In modern society, sugary foods have become an integral part of many people′s lives. However, excessive sugar consumption has adverse effects on both overall health and oral health, serving as a contributing factor to the global increasing incidence in oral diseases, cardiovascular diseases, cancers, obesity, and diabetes. In response to the health risks related to high-sugar diets, the World Health Organization (WHO) and World Dental Federation (FDI) have proposed initiatives and recommendations, with various governments implementing different policies and strategies to reduce sugar intake. Chinese government has also taken proactive measures. The "Healthy China Action (2019-2030)" initiative introduced by the State Council in 2019 established a crucial benchmark in limiting the average daily intake of added sugar to 25 g per person forward to 2030. Experts from Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the field of oral health have meticulously examined the impacts of sugar reduction on oral health, as well as strategies, methods, and practical considerations related to reducing sugar intake through several meeting and wrote the "Expert consensus: reducing free-sugar for caries prevention", which was subsequently reviewed and revised based on the feedback from multiple stakeholders. They have conducted thorough analyses of global trends in sugar reduction and best practices to provide valuable insights to China for crafting effective policies and strategies on sugar reduction. This consensus mainly includes the classification of free sugars, the latest scientific evidence on dental caries, recommendations from WHO on sugar-sweetened beverage taxes, nutrition labeling, advertising, food reform, adjusting supply systems, education, and promotion strategies, as well as sugar reduction actions taken by various governments around the world. Combining the actual situation in China, policy recommendations and authoritative popular science knowledge on sugar reduction for caries prevention to public are proposed to advocate for experts in multiple fields to focus on sugar reduction for caries prevention, promote the work process, and provide the scientific basis for oral health educators.
7.Risk prevention and control and quality efficiency improvement of medical equipment procurement
Quan-quan LI ; Ming QIU ; Shu-ying LI ; Xin-yi HUANG ; Yu ZHENG ; Zhi-ling WANG ; Ke MA
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2025;46(3):81-85
Objective To investigate the impact of risk prevention and control on the quality efficiency of medical equipment procurement.Methods The medical equipment procurement projects with enhanced risk prevention measures during 2023(119 items)were assigned to an observation group,while those without strengthened risk control during 2022(118 items)were enrolled into a control group.The two groups were compared in terms of bid failure/rejection rates,procurement completion cycles(including procurement execution cycle and total procurement cycle)and procurement satisfaction.Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 20.0 software.Results The observation group demonstrated significantly lower bid failure/rejection rates when compared with the control group(≥2 occurrences:5.88%vs.15.25%,P<0.05).The procurement execution cycle was notably shorter in the observation group((69.16±78.65)d vs.(97.67±49.84)d,P<0.05),though no significant difference was observed in total procurement cycle(P>0.05).The observation group behaved better significantly than the control group in procurement efficiency,equipment performance,procedural compliance and post-purchase service satisfaction(all P<0.05).Conclusion Risk prevention and control measures in medical equipment procurement effectively reduce bid failure/rejection risks while enhancing procurement quality efficiency.[Chinese Medical Equipment Journal,2025,46(3):81-85]
8.Animal experimental study of transoral transgastric endoscopic surgery cholecystectomy
Hong-liang ZHENG ; Huan YANG ; Xu-biao NIE ; Xue PENG ; Qiu-jian QIAO ; Jian-ying BAI
Journal of Regional Anatomy and Operative Surgery 2025;34(7):584-588
Objective To investigate the feasibility and safety of transoral transgastric natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery(TG-NOTES)cholecystectomy in miniature pigs.Methods A total of 11 miniature pigs were selected as the experimental subjects and underwent TG-NOTES cholecystectomy.These pigs were divided into the Group A and Group B according to the surgical procedures.Among them,7 miniature pigs in the Group A underwent endoscopic cholecystectomy without dissecting the gallbladder triangle,while 4 miniature pigs in the Group B underwent endoscopic cholecystectomy after dissecting the gallbladder triangle.The success rate of surgery,the time of each stage of surgery,the incidence of complications,the success rate of cholecystectomy and the survival rate of miniature pigs in the two groups were counted.One miniature pig in the Group A and 4 miniature pigs in the Group B were selected for survival experiments.After surviving for 1 week,they were killed and dissected to observe the healing of incision and incidence of complications.Results The surgical survival rate of experimental animals was 100%,and the success rate of cholecystectomy was 100%.There was no significant difference in the surgical time,time of cut the stomach into the abdomen,time of gallbladder exploration or time of gallbladder removal of miniature pigs between the two groups(P>0.05).The time of ligating gallbladder artery of miniature pigs in the Group B was longer than that in the Group A,and the time of isdating gallbladder was shorter than that in the Group A,with statistically significant differences(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the average number of complications of miniature pigs between the two groups(P>0.05).The dissection of animals after survival experiments revealed that the incisions healed well without serious complications.Conclusion This study successfully establishes the surgical model of TG-NOTES cholecystectomy,and confirms the safety and feasibility of TG-NOTES cholecystectomy.
9.Theoretical application and suggestions of health communication effect evaluation research
Zicong ZHENG ; Dongying XIE ; Ying ZHANG ; Yangmei HUANG ; Meng WANG ; Wuqi QIU
China Modern Doctor 2025;63(8):79-82
Objective To explore theoretical application of health communication effect evaluation in order to provide support for health communication.Methods Using health communication,health activities,health science popularization,effect evaluation as precise keywords,literature collected by databases from built to May 27,2024 was searched,and literature was screened by removing duplicate literature and reading title and abstract of literature.A total of 121 literatures were selected as research samples.Results Most of literatures did not adopt theoretical framework,and only 33 literatures had theoretical applications,mainly in fields of public health and communication.The most widely used literatures were theory of knowing and believing,Lasswell's 5W mode of communication and theory of persuasion,which were dominated by Western theories and lacked application and innovation of localized theories.Conclusion The future health communication effect evaluation should use more theoretical framework to support research,learn from and integrate theories of different disciplines,and explore localization theory research path.
10.Effect and mechanism of Bufei Decoction on improving Klebsiella pneumoniae pneumonia in rats by regulating IL-17 signaling pathway.
Li-Na HUANG ; Zheng-Ying QIU ; Xiang-Yi PAN ; Chen LIU ; Si-Fan LI ; Shao-Guang GE ; Xiong-Wei SHI ; Hao CAO ; Rui-Hua XIN ; Fang-di HU
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2025;50(11):3097-3107
Based on the interleukin-17(IL-17) signaling pathway, this study explores the effect and mechanism of Bufei Decoction on Klebsiella pneumoniae pneumonia in rats. SD rats were randomly divided into the control group, model group, Bufei Decoction low-dose group(6.68 g·kg~(-1)·d~(-1)), Bufei Decoction high-dose group(13.36 g·kg~(-1)·d~(-1)), and dexamethasone group(1.04 mg·kg~(-1)·d~(-1)), with 10 rats in each group. A pneumonia model was established by tracheal drip injection of K. pneumoniae. After successful model establishment, the improvement in lung tissue damage was observed following drug administration. Core targets and signaling pathways were screened using transcriptomics techniques. Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction was used to detect the mRNA expression of core targets interleukin-6(IL-6), interleukin-1β(IL-1β), tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α), and chemokine CXC ligand 6(CXCL6). Western blot was used to assess key proteins in the IL-17 signaling pathway, including interleukin-17A(IL-17A), nuclear transcription factor-κB activator 1(Act1), tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6(TRAF6), and downstream phosphorylated p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase(p-p38 MAPK), and phosphorylated nuclear factor-κB p65(p-NF-κB p65). Apoptosis of lung tissue cells was detected by terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP-biotin nick end labeling(TUNEL). The results showed that, compared with the control group, the model group exhibited significant pathological damage in lung tissue. The mRNA expression of IL-6, IL-1β, TNF-α, and CXCL6, as well as the protein levels of IL-17A, Act1, TRAF6, p-p38 MAPK/p38 MAPK, and p-NF-κB p65/NF-κB p65, were significantly increased, and the number of apoptotic cells was notably higher, indicating successful model establishment. Compared with the model group, both low-and high-dose groups of Bufei Decoction showed reduced pathological damage in lung tissue. The mRNA expression levels of IL-6, IL-1β, TNF-α, and CXCL6, and the protein levels of IL-17A, Act1, TRAF6, p-p38 MAPK/p38 MAPK, and p-NF-κB p65/NF-κB p65, were significantly decreased, with a significant reduction in apoptotic cells in the high-dose group. In conclusion, Bufei Decoction can effectively improve lung tissue damage and reduce inflammation in rats with K. pneumoniae. The mechanism may involve the regulation of the IL-17 signaling pathway and the reduction of apoptosis.
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