Objective:To establish criteria for diagnosing lymph node metastasis (LNM) in newly diagnosed papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) patients based on 18F-FDG PET/MR and evaluate its diagnostic efficiency. Methods:The data of 14 patients with PTC (all females, age (38.8±13.5) years) who underwent 18F-FDG PET/MR and ultrasound sequentially 2 weeks before surgery at the First Affiliated Hospital of the Air Force Medical University from May 2021 to August 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. Visual and semi-quantitative assessments were performed on all patients step by step (Ⅱ-Ⅵ area) and neck by neck (left, right, and central area). The dimensions of all suspected lymph nodes were measured on T 2 weighted imaging (WI)-MRI and SUV max was measured on PET. Taking postoperative pathology as the reference standard, the independent risk factors for predicting LNM were determined by multivariate logistic regression analysis, and the diagnostic efficiency of each model was evaluated by ROC curve analysis. Results:A total of 21 macroscopic regions of lymph nodes(15 were malignant, 6 were benign) and 178 lymph nodes (120 were malignant, 58 were benign) were cleared by surgery. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that SUV max (odds ratio ( OR)=1.865, 95% CI: 1.323-2.630, P<0.001) and short diameter on MRI (SD-MRI) ( OR=1.752, 95% CI: 1.189-2.580, P=0.005) were independent predictors of LNM. The cut-off value of SD-MRI in predicting LNM was 5.7mm (AUC=0.812, Youden index (YI)=0.463). For the SD-MRI cut-off values ≥5.7 or <5.7mm, the corresponding SUV max cut-off values were 1.6 and 1.8, respectively. When " dual threshold" quantitative criteria (SD-MRI≥5.7mm + SUV max≥1.6 or SD-MRI<5.7mm + SUV max≥1.8) was used as the diagnostic criteria of 18F-FDG PET/MR, the AUC and YI could be improved to 0.909 and 0.818. Based on the regional level analysis, sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of LNM diagnosis by ultrasound, MRI, and 18F-FDG PET/MR " dual threshold" criteria were 11/15 vs 12/15 vs 13/15, 5/6 vs 3/6 vs 5/6, 76.2%(16/21) vs 71.4%(15/21) vs 85.7%(18/21), respectively. Conclusion:Compared with the ultrasound and MRI, the 18F-FDG PET/MR " dual threshold" criteria exhibits higher sensitivity and accuracy in determining the scope of LNM clearance for PTC patients.

Objective:To establish criteria for diagnosing lymph node metastasis (LNM) in newly diagnosed papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) patients based on 18F-FDG PET/MR and evaluate its diagnostic efficiency. Methods:The data of 14 patients with PTC (all females, age (38.8±13.5) years) who underwent 18F-FDG PET/MR and ultrasound sequentially 2 weeks before surgery at the First Affiliated Hospital of the Air Force Medical University from May 2021 to August 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. Visual and semi-quantitative assessments were performed on all patients step by step (Ⅱ-Ⅵ area) and neck by neck (left, right, and central area). The dimensions of all suspected lymph nodes were measured on T 2 weighted imaging (WI)-MRI and SUV max was measured on PET. Taking postoperative pathology as the reference standard, the independent risk factors for predicting LNM were determined by multivariate logistic regression analysis, and the diagnostic efficiency of each model was evaluated by ROC curve analysis. Results:A total of 21 macroscopic regions of lymph nodes(15 were malignant, 6 were benign) and 178 lymph nodes (120 were malignant, 58 were benign) were cleared by surgery. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that SUV max (odds ratio ( OR)=1.865, 95% CI: 1.323-2.630, P<0.001) and short diameter on MRI (SD-MRI) ( OR=1.752, 95% CI: 1.189-2.580, P=0.005) were independent predictors of LNM. The cut-off value of SD-MRI in predicting LNM was 5.7mm (AUC=0.812, Youden index (YI)=0.463). For the SD-MRI cut-off values ≥5.7 or <5.7mm, the corresponding SUV max cut-off values were 1.6 and 1.8, respectively. When " dual threshold" quantitative criteria (SD-MRI≥5.7mm + SUV max≥1.6 or SD-MRI<5.7mm + SUV max≥1.8) was used as the diagnostic criteria of 18F-FDG PET/MR, the AUC and YI could be improved to 0.909 and 0.818. Based on the regional level analysis, sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of LNM diagnosis by ultrasound, MRI, and 18F-FDG PET/MR " dual threshold" criteria were 11/15 vs 12/15 vs 13/15, 5/6 vs 3/6 vs 5/6, 76.2%(16/21) vs 71.4%(15/21) vs 85.7%(18/21), respectively. Conclusion:Compared with the ultrasound and MRI, the 18F-FDG PET/MR " dual threshold" criteria exhibits higher sensitivity and accuracy in determining the scope of LNM clearance for PTC patients.

Reactive oxygen species (ROS)-responsive drug delivery systems (DDSs) have garnered significant attention in cancer research because of their potential for precise spatiotemporal drug release tailored to high ROS levels within tumors. Despite the challenges posed by ROS distribution heterogeneity and endogenous supply constraints, this review highlights the strategic alliance of ROS-responsive DDSs with photodynamic therapy (PDT), enabling selective drug delivery and leveraging PDT-induced ROS for enhanced therapeutic efficacy. This review delves into the biological importance of ROS in cancer progression and treatment. We elucidate in detail the operational mechanisms of ROS-responsive linkers, including thioether, thioketal, selenide, diselencide, telluride and aryl boronic acids/esters, as well as the latest developments in ROS-responsive nanomedicines that integrate with PDT strategies. These insights are intended to inspire the design of innovative ROS-responsive nanocarriers for enhanced cancer PDT.

Among the current curricula of medical teaching in China, most courses focus on the integrated teaching of a single organ-system combination, while there are relatively a few integrated courses that focus on the multiple dimensions between different organs and systems and between medical sciences and social sciences. In 2016, Chongqing Medical University started to cooperate with University of Leicester to establish the clinical medicine major and introduced the course of Integration for Clinical Application (ICA) that had been run well in University of Leicester for years. With reference to the education goal of our university, the curriculum group adopted a series of actions for the localization of this course from the aspects of teaching objectives, contents, teaching model, education resources, and quality of faculty. After the completion of the first round of this course, the passing rate reached 86.96%(100/115) in the quantified evaluation of accomplishment, which was higher than the passing rate of other courses introduced from University of Leicester. The quantitative expert assessment of this course also ranked among the top courses in our university, and student assessment showed that the ability indicators were improved by 25.00%- 38.00%. The above data show that good results have been achieved for the curriculum localization of ICA.

Objective To observe the effect of shoulder-high head back-up position on airway ob-struction and hypoxia during fiberoptic bronchoscopy under non-intubated general anesthesia.Methods A total of 170 patients undergoing painless fiberoptic bronchoscopy,97 males and 73 females,aged 18-64 years,BMI 18.5-28.0 kg/m2,ASA physical status Ⅰ-Ⅲ,were randomly divided into two groups by ran-dom number method:observation group(group D,n=84)and control group(group C,n=83).Group D adopted the shoulder-high head back-up position,and group C adopted the supine position.All the pa-tients received intravenous general anesthesia of propfol combined with sufentanil,and were oxygenated via an ordinary endoscopic mask with an oxygen flow rate of 8-10 L/min.Fiberoptic bronchoscopy was per-formed when the modified observer assessment of alertness and sedation(MOAA/S)score was≤1 point.The number of cases in which hypoxia occurred and corrective measures were taken were recorded.The changes of HR,SBP,DBP,and SpO2 before induction of anesthesia(T1),1 minute after induction of an-esthesia(T2),endotracheal surface anesthesia(T3),at the time of examination(T4),and at the end of the examination(T5)were recorded.The degree of obstruction of the retropalatal space and retroglossal space at T2 were recorded.The level of glottic exposure and operating comfort of the endoscopist were recor-ded during the examination,and the incidence of postoperative neck discomfort,postoperative headache,postoperative dizziness,and nausea and vomiting were recorded.Results Compared with group C,the in-cidence of intraoperative moderate hypoxia,severe hypoxia,jaw support,and assisted ventilation was signifi-cantly decreased in group D(P＜0.05).Compared with T1,the HR were significantly increased at T3 and T4(P＜0.05),SBP and DBP were significantly decreased at T2,T4,and T5(P＜0.05),SpO2 was sig-nificantly increased at T2 and decreased at T4 in the two groups(P＜0.05),and SpO2 in group C was sig-nificantly decreased at T3(P＜0.05).Compared with group C,SpO2 was significantly increased at T4,the incidence of non-obstruction in the retrolingual space was significantly increased,and the incidence of com-plete obstruction in the retrolingual space was significantly decreased at T2,and the incidence of good glottic exposure was significantly increased,the incidence of poor glottic exposure was significantly decreased,and the incidence of good operating comfort of the endoscopist was significantly increased in group D(P＜0.05).There was no significant difference in the incidence of postoperative adverse events between the two groups.Conclusion Shoulder-high head back-up position can alleviate airway obstruction and reduce the incidence of hypoxia during fiberoptic bronchoscopy under non-intubated general anesthesia.

【Objective】 To explore the clinicopathological characteristics and comprehensive treatment strategies of prostate mucosa adenocarcinoma under multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment (MDT) mode. 【Methods】 Data of two patients with typical prostate mucosa adenocarcinoma treated in our hospital during Sep.2020 and Apr.2023 were retrospectively analyzed. 【Results】 In case 1, the clinical manifestation was macroscopic hematuria; multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) indicated solid prostatic nodules, clinical stage T4N1Mx; initial prostate specific antigen (PSA) was 1.2 ng/mL; ⁶⁸68Ga-prostate specific membrane antigen PET/CT (⁶⁸Ga-PSMA PET/CT) suggested abnormal uptake of nuclear lesions in the prostate (SUV4.2-5.3); biopsy results indicated invasive mucinous adenocarcinoma.After prostate and pelvic field radiotherapy + androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) + antihypertensive treatment, lesions were significantly reduced, and hematuria symptoms were relieved.In case 2, the clinical manifestation was dysuria; initial PSA was 91.78 ng/mL; mpMRI suggested invasion of prostate mass into the bladder and clinical stage of T4N1M1b; ⁶⁸Ga-PSMA PET/CT indicated prostate and pelvic lymph nodes, and multiple bone lesions showed increased nuclide uptake; biopsy results indicated prostate adenocarcinoma with mucinous adenocarcinoma.Initial endocrine treatment was performed.After 3 months, PSA was reduced to 0.083 ng/mL, and imaging showed the tumor was significantly reduced.Robotic-assisted laparoscopic tumor prostatectomy with extended pelvic lymph node dissection was performed, and endocrine adjuvant therapy was continued after surgery. 【Conclusion】 Prostate mucosa adenocarcinoma has different clinicopathological characteristics and prognosis from conventional acinar adenocarcinoma, and the whole-process management under MDT mode is of great value in the diagnosis and treatment of this disease.

Objective:To explore whether multi-parametric MRI (mpMRI) combined with 68Ga-prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA) PET/CT can improve the detection efficiency of clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa). Methods:Clinical and imaging data of 152 patients (age (68.5±8.5) years) who underwent mpMRI and 68Ga-PSMA PET/CT examination for suspected prostate cancer in the First Affiliated Hospital of the Air Force Medical University from January 2021 to November 2022 were retrospectively analyzed, with the histopathological results from transrectal ultrasound guided biopsy as reference. Lesions with Gleason scores (GS) ≥3+ 4 from the biopsy were diagnosed with csPCa, and lesions with negative biopsy or GS 6 were diagnosed with non-csPCa. MpMRI was evaluated independently by two radiologists according to the Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System (PI-RADS) version 2.1. The radioactive uptake of 68Ga-PSMA PET/CT in prostate lesions was evaluated by SUV max. The independent-sample t test, Mann-Whitney U test and χ2 test were used to compare differences between the two groups, and then multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed. ROC curves analysis was used to analyze the diagnostic efficacies of individual and combined factors and Delong test was used. Results:There were 85 csPCa and 67 non-csPCa confirmed. Prostate specific antigen (PSA), PI-RADS score and SUV max were significantly different between the csPCa group and the non-csPCa group ( χ2=68.06, U values: -7.66, -8.98, all P<0.001). Multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that PI-RADS score (odds ratio ( OR)=3.424, 95% CI: 1.651-7.100) and SUV max ( OR=1.931, 95% CI: 1.403-2.658) were independent predictors of csPCa (both P<0.001). ROC curves analysis revealed that the cut-off value for diagnosing csPCa was 4 for PI-RADS score and 5.6 for SUV max. The accuracy of mpMRI and PET/CT alone in csPCa diagnosis was 80%(122/152) (AUC of 0.789(95% CI: 0.711-0.866) with the sensitivity and specificity of 91%(77/85) and 67%(45/67)), and 87%(132/152) (AUC of 0.876(95% CI: 0.817-0.936) with the sensitivity and specificity of 81%(69/85) and 94%(63/67)), respectively. Several joint models incorporating 68Ga-PSMA PET/CT with mpMRI data were investigated, the model of PI-RADS 5 or PI-RADS 3-4 and SUV max>5.6 showed better performance than mpMRI and PET/CT alone and other joint models ( z values: 2.01-3.64, all P<0.05), with the accuracy of 91%(138/152) (AUC of 0.910(95% CI: 0.857-0.962) with the sensitivity and specificity of 89%(76/85) and 93%(62/67)). Conclusion:MpMRI combined with 68Ga-PSMA PET/CT can significantly improve the detection efficiency of csPCa, with the principal effect being improved in risk stratification of PI-RADS 3-4 lesions in mpMRI.

Objective To construct an accurate clinical model of lower limb varicose veins in rats through surgery that provides theoretical support for evaluating drug therapy.Methods 30 SD rats,15 males and 15 females,were randomly divided into a control group and surgical group.In the surgical group,the rats lower limb veins(including the small saphenous vein and femoral vein)were ligated via improved lower limb vein ligation,i.e.,the small saphenous vein was completely ligated with the femoral vein,and the thrombosis result ed in a lasting increase in the internal pressure of the deep veins of the lower limb,causing varicose symptoms.On the 6th week after surgery,the varicose veins of the rats in the surgical group were scored to select those that were successfully modeled.Then,the successfully modeled rats were randomly divided into a model group and Maizhiling group.Maizhiling 62.5 mg/kg was orally administered to the treatment group once a day,while the control and model group received an equal volume of physiological saline orally every day for 20 consecutive days.On the day before administration and 7 d,14 d and 20 d after administration,macro photography and scoring were performed on the lower limbs of the rats.After completion,an approximately 1 cm long saphenous vein above the ankle joint of the lower limb on the surgical side was removed from the model group and Maizhiling group rats,while from the control group,the corresponding saphenous vein of the lower limb on the same side was removed.Pathological tissue observation was performed using HE staining,Masson staining,and immunohistochemical examination for interleukin-2(IL-2)and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases(TIMP-1).Results Of the 22 rats in the surgical group,20 were successfully modeled,with a success rate of 91％.According to the manifestations of venous dilation,varicose veins,and redness in the lower limbs of rats,the varicose vein score of the model group increased significantly compared with that of the control group(P＜0.01).After the therapeutic dose of Maizhiling was administered,the varicose vein score in the Maizhiling group decreased significantly compared with that of the model group(P＜0.01).Pathological examination showed significant varicose-vein-like changes and mild inflammation in the model group.The Maizhiling group showed reduced varicose veins and inflammation.Conclusions A rat model of lower limb varicose veins was successfully established,providing a new research method for the study of drugs and treatment method related to lower limb varicose diseases.

Objective To construct an accurate clinical model of lower limb varicose veins in rats through surgery that provides theoretical support for evaluating drug therapy.Methods 30 SD rats,15 males and 15 females,were randomly divided into a control group and surgical group.In the surgical group,the rats lower limb veins(including the small saphenous vein and femoral vein)were ligated via improved lower limb vein ligation,i.e.,the small saphenous vein was completely ligated with the femoral vein,and the thrombosis result ed in a lasting increase in the internal pressure of the deep veins of the lower limb,causing varicose symptoms.On the 6th week after surgery,the varicose veins of the rats in the surgical group were scored to select those that were successfully modeled.Then,the successfully modeled rats were randomly divided into a model group and Maizhiling group.Maizhiling 62.5 mg/kg was orally administered to the treatment group once a day,while the control and model group received an equal volume of physiological saline orally every day for 20 consecutive days.On the day before administration and 7 d,14 d and 20 d after administration,macro photography and scoring were performed on the lower limbs of the rats.After completion,an approximately 1 cm long saphenous vein above the ankle joint of the lower limb on the surgical side was removed from the model group and Maizhiling group rats,while from the control group,the corresponding saphenous vein of the lower limb on the same side was removed.Pathological tissue observation was performed using HE staining,Masson staining,and immunohistochemical examination for interleukin-2(IL-2)and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases(TIMP-1).Results Of the 22 rats in the surgical group,20 were successfully modeled,with a success rate of 91％.According to the manifestations of venous dilation,varicose veins,and redness in the lower limbs of rats,the varicose vein score of the model group increased significantly compared with that of the control group(P＜0.01).After the therapeutic dose of Maizhiling was administered,the varicose vein score in the Maizhiling group decreased significantly compared with that of the model group(P＜0.01).Pathological examination showed significant varicose-vein-like changes and mild inflammation in the model group.The Maizhiling group showed reduced varicose veins and inflammation.Conclusions A rat model of lower limb varicose veins was successfully established,providing a new research method for the study of drugs and treatment method related to lower limb varicose diseases.

Objective:To reconstruct the dose of nasopharyngeal carcinoma and verify the results of the whole-process radiotherapy plan based on log files and cone beam CT (CBCT).Methods:A total of 15 patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma who received volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) with Halcyon accelerator in the Cancer Center of Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology from February to September 2022 were retrospectively selected. Log files and CBCT for all fractionated radiotherapy were recorded. The errors of monitor unit (MU), gantry angle, and multi-leaf collimator (MLC) leaf position per control point were analyzed. The adaptive CT (aCT) were generated according to CBCT and planned CT (pCT) using a commercial software Velocity TM, and the similarities among aCT, pCT and CBCT were analyzed. The original plan was modified from the log files and imported into the treatment planning system to calculate the delivered dose on the corresponding fractionated aCT to reconstruct the fractionated dose. And all the reconstructed doses were mapped back to pCT to obtain the cumulative dose. Theγpass ratios with criteria of 2 mm/2% and 2 mm/3% and the dose differences between the planned dose and the cumulative dose in the planning target volume (PTV) and organs at risk (OAR) were compared. Results:The root mean square (RMS) and the 95th percentile of the errors of MU, gantry angle and MLC leaf position errors were within an acceptable range. The aCT generated by Velocity TM had the anatomical structure of CBCT and the resolution, contrast, noise characteristics of pCT, which could be directly used for dose calculation. Compared with the planned dose, the changes of V 70 Gy of nasopharyngeal primary tumor (PTV nx), V 68 Gy of cervical glands (PTV nd) and V 60 Gy of planning target volume (PTV1) were -0.88%±1.91%, -2.99%±2.99% and -0.63%±0.93%, respectively, and V 40 Gy of parotid gland was increased to 2.65%±2.63%. Cumulative dose showed different degrees of PTV dose decrease ( P<0.05) and parotid dose was increased ( P<0.05). The γ pass ratio (2 mm/3%) between the cumulative dose and planned dose was 97.3%±2.7% and >95.0% in 86.7% of patients. Conclusions:Based on the log files and CBCT, the whole-process dose reconstruction of nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients can be carried out. According to the results of dose reconstruction, the radiotherapy effect of the target area and OAR can be quantitatively evaluated. In the case of high dose coverage and conformity of the original plan, the reconstruction results show that the cumulative dose coverage of the target area is decreased, whereas that of the parotid gland is increased.