1.Establishment of risk prediction model for postoperative liver injury after non-liver surgery based on different machine learning algorithms
Yizhu SUN ; Yujie LI ; Hao LIANG ; Xiang LIU ; Jiahao HUANG ; Xin SHU ; Ailin SONG ; Zhiyong YANG ; Bin YI
Journal of Army Medical University 2024;46(7):760-767
Objective To construct a machine learning prediction model for postoperative liver injury in patients with non-liver surgery based on preoperative and intraoperative medication indicators.Methods A case-control study was conducted on 315 patients with liver injury after non-liver surgery selected from the databases developed by 3 large general hospitals from January 2014 to September 2022.With the positive/negative ratio of 1 ∶3,928 cases in corresponding period with non-liver surgery and without liver injury were randomly matched as negative control cases.These 1243 patients were randomly divided into the modeling group(n=869)and the validation group(n=374)in a ratio of 7∶3 using the R language setting code.Preoperative clinical indicators(basic information,medical history,relevant scale score,surgical information and results of laboratory tests)and intraoperative medication were used to construct the prediction model for liver injury after non-liver surgery based on 4 machine learning algorithms,k-nearest neighbor(KNN),support vector machine linear(SVM),logic regression(LR)and extreme gradient boosting(XGBoost).In the validation group,receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve,precision-recall curve(P-R),decision curve analysis(DCA)curve,Kappa value,sensitivity,specificity,Brier score,and F1 score were applied to evaluate the efficacy of model.Results The model established by 4 machine learning algorithms to predict postoperative liver injury after non-liver surgery was optimal using the XGBoost algorithm.The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve(AUROC)was 0.916(95%CI:0.883~0.949),area under the precision-recall curve(AUPRC)was 0.841,Brier score was 0.097,and sensitivity and specificity was 78.95%and 87.10%,respectively.Conclusion The postoperative liver injury prediction model for non-liver surgery based on the XGBoost algorithm has effective prediction for the occurrence of postoperative liver injury.
2.Local immune microenvironment analysis of sodium dodecyl sulfate-induced irritant contact dermatitis model in mice
Yueling ZENG ; Limin FAN ; Huifang CHEN ; Ying HE ; Ailin TAO ; Xueting LIU
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2024;40(10):2031-2036
Objective:To establish an irritant contact dermatitis(ICD)model induced by sodium dodecyl sulfate(SDS)in mice,and explore its endotype to provide an experimental and theoretical basis for subsequent precise treatment.Methods:Mice were randomly divided into two groups(model group and control group),4%SDS was topically applied to induce ICD in mice,saline was used on control group,the dose and frequency were consistent with model group,and the skin lesions of mice were observed.Epidermal thickness and inflammatory cell infiltration were analyzed by HE staining,toluidine blue staining and immunofluorescence staining.Real-time quantitative PCR was performed to investigate mRNA expression levels of cytokines.Results:Compared with control group,mice in ICD model group showed epidermal thickness on the back of neck,and the numbers of inflammatory cells were increased in dermis.The number of neutrophils,macrophages and T cells were increased.Expressions of Il17a and Il17f mRNA levels were increased.Conclusion:SDS-induced ICD model is successfully established,with the elevated infiltration of neutrophils,macrophages and T cells,and secretion of type 17 cytokines.
3.Progress of research on oncogene PTEN in thyroid malignant tumors
Fan LIU ; Panlong WANG ; Yalan ZHANG ; Yahui CHAI ; Ailin SONG
Chinese Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2023;17(3):364-366
The phosphatase and tensin homolog deleted on chromosome ten (PTEN) is a common oncogene located in the 10q23.3 region on the long arm of human chromosome l0, which regulates a variety of biological processes such as proliferation, survival, cell structure, motility, energy metabolism and genomic stability. Inactivation of PTEN is prevalent in almost all malignancies and correlates with tumor progression. Thyroid malignancies are among the most common endocrine malignancies, and PTEN has been shown to be critically associated with their development. The aim of this review is to describe the structural function of PTEN, as well as to summarize and discuss the recent findings of PTEN in thyroid malignancies.
4.Effect of conbercept combined with whole retina laser photocoagulation on visual prognosis and retinal blood flow in patients with ischemic central retinal vein occlusion with Macular edema
Quanlan LI ; Ailin YOU ; Linshu LIU ; Yi WANG
Journal of Chinese Physician 2023;25(6):864-868,874
Objective:To investigate the clinical efficacy of conbercept combined with whole retina laser photocoagulation in the treatment of ischemic central retinal vein occlusion (iCRVO) with macular edema (ME) and its effect on visual prognosis and retinal blood flow.Methods:A prospective study was conducted on 80 patients (80 eyes) with iCRVO and ME admitted to the Chongqing Aier Eye Hospital from January 2019 to November 2020. They were randomly divided into two groups using a random number table method, with 40 patients in each group. Among them, the observation group was treated with conbercept combined with whole retina laser photocoagulation, while the control group was treated with whole retina laser photocoagulation alone. We compared the clinical efficacy and safety between two groups. Before and after treatment, the best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), central macular thickness (CMT), and retinal blood flow parameters [retinal superficial capillary plexus (SCP) blood flow density, and macular foveal avascular zone (FAZ) area] were examined in both groups of patients. The Low Vision Quality of Life Scale (CLVQOL) was used to evaluate the quality of life of patients before and after treatment.Results:The total effective rate of the observation group was 95.00%(38/40), which was higher than 77.50%(31/40) of the control group ( P<0.05). The BCVA at 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months after treatment in both groups was significantly higher than that before treatment in this group, while the CMT was significantly lower than that before treatment in this group (all P<0.05). The BCVA of the observation group at 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months after treatment was significantly higher than that of the control group at the same time point (all P<0.05), while the CMT of the observation group at 3 months after treatment was significantly lower than that of the control group at the same time point (all P<0.05). There were no significant changes in SCP blood flow density and macular FAZ area before and after treatment in both groups (all P>0.05). The CLVQOL scale scores and total scores at 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months after treatment in the observation group were significantly higher than before treatment (all P<0.05). After 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months of treatment, the scores and total scores of the CLVQOL scale for distant vision, movement and light perception, and regulatory ability in the control group were significantly higher than those before treatment (all P<0.05); At 1 and 3 months after treatment, the scores of reading, fine work, and daily living ability on the CLVQOL scale were significantly higher than those before treatment (all P<0.05). The CLVQOL scale scores and total scores of distant vision, movement and light perception, reading and fine work in the observation group at 1 and 3 months after treatment were significantly higher than those in the control group at the same time point (all P<0.05); The regulatory ability dimension score of the CLVQOL scale at 3 months after treatment was significantly higher than that of the control group at the same time point (all P<0.05). There was no serious adverse event in both groups during the treatment. Conclusions:Conbercept combined with whole retina laser photocoagulation for iCRVO with ME can safely and effectively improve patients′ vision, promote ME regression, and improve their quality of life. Although the impact on retinal blood flow is not significant, it is beneficial for delaying the progression of the disease.
5.Evaluation of automated digital cell morphology system for the detection of platelet clumps
Ailin FAN ; Lihua YANG ; Jiayun LIU ; Xinfeng ZHANG ; Enliang HU ; Jie FENG
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2023;46(7):732-737
Objective:To evaluate the performance of the automated digital cell morphology instrument in detecting platelet (PLT) clumps.Methods:A total of 4271 blood samples whose PLT reached the reviewing rules of thrombocytopenia were selected from inpatients having blood analysis in Xijing Hospital from January 1 st to June 30 th, 2019, including 2 200 males and 2 071 females,with a median age of (35±7.03) years old. The smears for these cases were made, stained by Wright-Giemsa, and examined to capture PLT clumps by digital cell morphology system and manual microscope separately. The digital cell analysis system (hereinafter referred to as the instrument method) as an evaluation method and the microscope method as a reference method were used to calculate the positive rate of platelet clump detection and evaluate the comparison of two methods and bias assessments. The chi-square test was used to compare counting data rates. Results:Among 4, 271 samples reaching the reviewing rule of thrombocytopenia, 128 cases with platelet clumps were detected by manual microscope(initial) with a positive detection rate of 96.24%, and a total 133 of cases with PLT clumps were detected by microscope (initial+reconfirmation) with a positive detection rate of 100 %. Meanwhile, 129 cases with platelet clumps were detected by instrument method with a positive detection rate of 96.9%. There was no significant difference in terms of positive rate of PLT clumps detection between the instrumental method and the microscope method (initial) ( χ2 =0.115, P=0.73); the positive rate of clumps detection by the instrumental method was lower than microscope method (initial+reconfirmation), and the difference was statistically significant (χ 2 =4.061, P=0.04). For instrument method, the positive rate of PLT clumps detection by simultaneous observation of RBC analysis interface+PLT aggregation interface+WBC analysis interface was higher than only observation of PLT aggregation interface, and the difference was statistically significant (χ 2 =5.090, P=0.02). The average error of the deviation of PLT counting results before and after correction of the cases with PLT plumps missed by instrument method was significantly higher than microscope method (initial), and the difference was statistically significant (χ 2 =56.26, P<0.001). Conclusion:The automated digital cell morphology system has a good consistency with manual microscope(initial) in terms of the sensitivity of platelet clumps detection and can be used as a supplementary method for detecting platelet aggregation.
6. Advance of general anesthetics-induced developing brain injury
Liu YANG ; Ailin LUO ; Shiyong LI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2022;27(12):1381-1390
The effect of general anesthetics (GA) on the developing brain has been a research hotspot in the last two decades. Numerous studies have shown that GA could damage the developing brain and cause long-term cognitive impairment in the preclinical setting, while it remains controversial in the clinical context regarding this topic. In light of the limitations of directly translating the preclinical findings into clinical context, drawbacks of retrospective studies, lack of standard behavioral and mental assessing tools in clinical studies, and other confounding factors, it is difficult to gain an agreement on the issue. To improve the repeatability and persuasion of data in the field of GA-induced developing brain, we tried to integrally analyze the current status and progress of the topic and make it as reference for the related studies in the future.
7.The Progress of Decellularized Scaffold in Stomatology
Ailin ZENG ; Huiru LI ; Jianguo LIU ; Mingsong WU
Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine 2022;19(3):451-461
The oral and maxillofacial region contains oral organs and facial soft tissues. Due to the complexity of the structures and functions of this region, the repair of related defects is complicated. Different degrees of defects require different repair methods, which involve a great combination of medicine and art, and the material requirements are extremely high. Hence, clinicians are plagued by contemporary oral repair materials due to the limitations of bone harvesting, immune rejection, low osteogenic activity and other problems. Decellularized extracellular matrix has attracted much attention as a bioactive scaffold material because of its nonimmunogenic properties, good osteogenic properties, slow release of growth factors, promotion of seed cell adhesion and maintenance of stem cell characteristics. This article reviews the sources, preparation methods, application and research progress of extracellular matrix materials in the repair of oral and maxillofacial defects to provide an overview for fundamental research and clinical development.
8.Analysis of the frontier and hotspot of screening technology for early lung cancer based on bibliometrics
Wei LI ; Longhao ZHANG ; Xiaoqing GONG ; Baihong LI ; Jian PU ; Taibing DENG ; Ailin WEI ; Dan LIU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2022;29(11):1478-1484
Objective To reveal and demonstrate the hotspots and further research directions in screening technology for early lung cancer, and provide references for the future studies. Methods Researches related to lung cancer screening from 2011 to 2021 in the Web of Science database were included. Biblioshiny, a bibliometrics program based on R language, was used to perform content analysis and visualization of the included literature information. Results Researches related to lung cancer screening were increasing year by year. Six major cooperation groups were formed between countries. The current research hotspots in the field of early lung cancer screening technology mainly focused on the multi-directional fusion of radiographic imaging, liquid biopsy and artificial intelligence. Conclusion Low-dose spiral CT screening is still the most important and mainstream method for the screening of early lung cancer at present. The combination and integration of artificial intelligence with various screening methods and the innovation of novel testing and diagnostic equipment are the current research hotspots and the future research trend in this field.
9.Dosimetric comparison of intensity-modulated photon radiotherapy planning and intensity-modulated proton radiotherapy planning for glioma
Mei WEN ; Tao MA ; Hongyan ZHANG ; Lu LIU ; Hefei LIU ; Ailin WU ; Chen CHENG ; Tengfei LONG
Cancer Research and Clinic 2022;34(9):665-669
Objective:To compare the dosimetric difference between intensity-modulated photon radiaotherapy (IMRT) planning and intensity-modulated proton radiotherapy (IMPT) planning for glioma.Methods:The clinical data of 15 glioma patients who underwent IMRT in ion medical center of the First Affiliated Hospital of USTC from November 2020 to April 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. IMRT planning and IMPT planning were designed for the image of each patient in the therapy planning system. Main dosimetric parameters were compared including plan target volume (PTV), coverage index (CI), dose homogeneity index (HI), and maximal dose (D max) and mean dose (D mean) of organs at risk between both plans. Results:There were no significant differences between IMRT planning and IMPT planning in terms of D max and D mean of PTV1 and PTV2, CI and HI (all P > 0.05). Compared with IMRT planning, brainstem D mean [6.92 GyE (0.09 GyE, 12.58 GyE) vs. 24.41 GyE (2.59 GyE, 34.18 GyE)], left optic nerve D max [0.78 GyE (0.04 GyE, 25.18 GyE) vs. 20.42 GyE (6.38 GyE, 37.17 GyE)], left optic nerve D mean [0.10 GyE (0.01 GyE, 11.63 GyE) vs. 9.74 GyE (2.99 GyE, 20.87 GyE)], right optic nerve D mean [1.57 GyE (0.13 GyE, 14.90 GyE) vs. 14.08 GyE (2.66 GyE, 23.67 GyE)], left len D max [0 GyE (0 GyE, 2.91 GyE) vs. 4.84 GyE (1.42 GyE, 5.48 GyE)], left len D mean [0 GyE (0 GyE, 1.73 GyE) vs. 3.84 GyE (1.25 GyE, 4.30 GyE)], right len D max [0.25 GyE (0.04 GyE, 4.55 GyE) vs. 4.28 GyE (1.58 GyE, 5.84 GyE)], right len D mean [0.16 GyE (0.01 GyE, 1.95 GyE) vs. 3.73 GyE (1.04 GyE, 4.86 GyE)], pituitary D max [6.97 GyE (0.18 GyE, 39.70 GyE) vs. 36.60 GyE (2.74 GyE, 45.19 GyE)], pituitary D mean [1.36 GyE (0.06 GyE, 13.85 GyE) vs. 24.74 GyE (2.42 GyE, 32.80 GyE)], hippocampus D max [5.10 GyE (0.24 GyE, 26.52 GyE) vs. 35.83 GyE (5.03 GyE, 46.11 GyE)], hippocampus D mean [0.36 GyE (0.04 GyE, 25.65 GyE) vs. 18.79 GyE (2.37 GyE, 28.10 GyE)] in IMPT planning were lower, and the differences were statistically significant (all P < 0.05). There were no statistical differences in brainstem D max [51.98 GyE (0.66 GyE, 53.43 GyE) vs. 53.29 GyE (3.87 GyE, 53.48 GyE)], right optic nerve D max [9.60 GyE (0.01 GyE, 43.32 GyE) vs. 25.37 GyE (3.45 GyE, 41.25 GyE)] of both plans (all P > 0.05). Conclusion:In the radiotherapy for glioma, IMRT and IMPT can meet the dose demand in clinic. Furthermore, IMPT planning can protect organs at risk and reduce radiation dose in hippocampus, brainstem, optic nerve, lens and pituitary.
10.Value of high-frequency ultrasonography in diagnosis of proximal radial nerve injuries associated with humeral shaft fractures
Ailin LIU ; Weimin CHEN ; Feng PENG ; Li ZHANG ; Xiaotian JIA ; Cong YU ; Lin CHEN
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2021;37(7):606-612
Objective:To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy and application value of high-frequency ultrasonography in proximal radial nerve injuries associated with humeral shaft fractures.Methods:A retrospective case series study was performed for 19 patients with proximal radial nerve injuries associated with humeral shaft fractures treated in Huashan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University from August 2014 to September 2020. The were 17 males and 2 were females,with the age range of 16-55 years [(38.1±12.7)years]. Of all,11 patients were injured at the left side and 8 at the right side. All the patients had histories of traumatic humeral shaft fracture and were treated in other hospitals,including internal fixation in 17 patients,external fixation in 1 and internal fixation combined with external fixation in 1. All patients underwent radial nerve exploration surgeries,among which 8 had high-level radial nerve release and 11 had high-level radial nerve suture or graft transplantation. All patients underwent high-frequency ultrasound examination before surgery. The ultrasonographic characteristics of the radial nerve were recorded,including the continuity of the epineurium,honey-comb structure on the transversal section,neuromas on the longitudinal section and external scar or callus or metal fixation compressing the nerve. The injury type and neural continuity of each radial nerve were evaluated. The radial nerves of type Ⅰ,type Ⅱ,type Ⅲa ,type Ⅲa ,type Ⅲb and type Ⅳ appeared as normal,swelling,short-segment compressed,neuroma-like and ruptured,respectively. Taking the intraoperative findings as the gold standard,the diagnostic coincidence rate,sensitivity,specificity,positive predictive value and negative predictive of high-frequency ultrasound were analyzed in diagnosis of proximal radial nerve injuries associated with humeral shaft fractures.Results:According to ultrasonographic characteristics,proximal radial nerve injuries were classified into 4 types in 5 subtypes. It was confirmed by surgeries that there were 1 patient with type Ⅱ,4 with type Ⅲa,1 with type Ⅲb and 13 with type Ⅳ,with no type Ⅰ. The diagnostic coincidence rate of high-frequency ultrasound was 89%. The diagnostic coincidence rate of type Ⅱ,type Ⅲa,type Ⅲa,type Ⅲb and type Ⅳ was 100%,100%,100% and 85%,respectively. The sensitivity of high-frequency ultrasound for evaluating the neural continuity was 75%,the specificity was 100%,the positive predictive value was 100%,the negative predictive value was 85%.Conclusions:The high-frequency ultrasound has a relatively high sensitivity and specificity in diagnosis of proximal radial nerve injuries associated with humeral shaft fractures,which can provide relatively accurate morphological information for clinical diagnosis and treatment.

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