1.Comparative analysis of tumor staging versus clinical staging in reimbursement scope restrictions under medical insurance for antineoplastic agents
Dehua ZHAO ; Xiaoqing LONG ; Jisheng WANG ; Hongying FAN
China Pharmacy 2025;36(10):1166-1171
OBJECTIVE To comparatively analyze tumor staging versus clinical staging in reimbursement scope restrictions under medical insurance for antineoplastic agents in order to better implement the medicare drug payment policy. METHODS Antineoplastic agents included in the National Basic Medical Insurance, Workers’ Compensation Insurance and Maternity Insurance Drug Catalogue (2024) (hereinafter referred to as the “Medical Insurance Catalog”) were used as research subject to compile and analyze reimbursement scope restrictions regarding tumor staging. By consulting clinical diagnosis and treatment guidelines and relevant literature, the tumor staging in reimbursement scope restrictions of the Medical Insurance Catalog was mapped and compared with clinical staging. RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS A total of 89 antineoplastic agents’ medical insurance payments had tumor staging. Among these, there were 86 western drugs (including 17 ordinary western drugs, 68 negotiated drugs, and 1 competitive drug) and 3 Chinese patent medicines (including 1 ordinary Chinese patent medicine and 2 negotiated drugs). Non-small cell lung cancer involved the most restricted payment drugs, with 36 drugs. The tumor staging in reimbursement scope restrictions was mostly “metastatic” and “locally advanced”, involving 67 and 48 drugs respectively. Tumor staging in most reimbursement scope restrictions could correspond to the clinical staging of the tumor. However, mid-advanced esophageal cancer, unresectable gastrointestinal stromal tumors, unresectable locally advanced neuroendocrine tumors, locally advanced basal cell carcinoma, and unresectable neurofibromatosis type Ⅰ did not have a corresponding clinical staging mentioned in authoritative guidelines or high-quality clinical studies and need to be determined by the clinic according to the actual situation of the patient. Therefore, it is recommended that the interpretation of tumor staging in reimbursement scope restrictions should be accurately defined and standardized, so as to improve the accuracy of the drug payment policy in the actual implementation process.
2.Analysis of the timeliness of anti-retroviral therapy among newly reported HIV/AIDS cases
SU Dehua ; CHEN Xiangyang ; LI Jun ; ZHAO Lina ; ZHANG Hemei ; ZHU Tingting ; HU Wenxue ; LAI Jiangyi
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;37(8):804-808
Objective:
To analyze the timeliness of antir-etroviral therapy (ART) and its influencing factors among newly reported HIV/AIDS cases in Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province from 2016 to 2023, so as to provide a reference for improving the ART effect of HIV/AIDS cases.
Methods:
Newly reported HIV/AIDS cases in Wenzhou City from 2016 to 2023 were selected as the research subjects. Demographic information, the situation of the first CD4+ T lymphocyte (CD4 cell) test, baseline CD4 cell count, and ART situation were collected through the Chinese Disease Prevention and Control Information System. The timely rate of ART was analyzed, and the influencing factors for timely ART among HIV/AIDS cases were analyzed using a multivariable logistic regression model.
Results:
A total of 4 500 newly reported HIV/AIDS cases in Wenzhou City from 2016 to 2023 were included, among which 3 679 were males, accounting for 81.76%, and 821 were females, accounting for 18.24%. The median age was 46.24 (interquartile range, 26.23) years. Among these cases, 3 606 received timely ART, with a timely rate of 80.13%. The timely rate of ART increased from 57.54% in 2016 to 91.97% in 2023 (P<0.05). Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that unmarried/divorced/widowed (OR=0.769, 95%CI: 0.641-0.922), detainees (OR=0.492, 95%CI: 0.269-0.900), untimely first CD4 cell test (OR=0.278, 95%CI: 0.234-0.330), baseline CD4 cell count ≥200 cells/µL (OR=0.709, 95%CI: 0.595-0.843) or undetected (OR=0.131, 95%CI: 0.080-0.213) were associated with a lower timeliness for ART among HIV/AIDS cases.
Conclusion
From 2016 to 2023, the timely rate of ART among newly reported HIV/AIDS cases in Wenzhou City showed an upward trend, which was mainly affected by marital status, case source, timeliness of the first CD4 cell test, and baseline CD4 cell count.
3.Construction and application of a large capacity VNAR library from the whitespotted bamboo shark (Chiloscyllium playgiosum).
Hao LI ; Litong LIU ; Xinyi KANG ; Chuan-Wei CHEN ; Mengran WANG ; Shaoqin FU ; Qingtong ZHOU ; Bo ZHAO ; Dehua YANG ; Ming-Wei WANG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2025;15(4):1912-1921
Fifty whitespotted bamboo sharks (Chiloscyllium playgiosum) of both sexes were used to establish a large capacity variable domain of the new antigen receptor (VNAR) library with a total capacity of over 109 colony-forming units (CFU). It was applied to screen VNARs against human serum albumin (HSA) and human transcription factor EB (TFEB), respectively. Meanwhile, VNAR libraries specific to HSA and TFEB with capacities above 108 CFU were obtained following conventional immunization. These two approaches were systematically studied in terms of VNAR yield and composition. By comparing the VNAR sequences obtained from naïve and antigen-immunized libraries, we found that the complementary-determining region 3 (CDR3) of the former differs in composition from that of the latter. It shares a higher degree of homology with the naïve library. Meanwhile, the binding efficiency assessed by ELISA is also different between the naïve and antigen-immunized libraries. The binding of VNARs from the TFEB-immunized library appeared to surpass that observed with the naïve libraries, whereas the performance of VNARs from the HSA-immunized library indicated that both the immunized and naïve libraries for HSA had positive binding responses in polyclonal and monoclonal ELISA. The results are useful to develop novel diagnostic and therapeutic products based on shark VNARs.
4.Expert consensus on peri-implant keratinized mucosa augmentation at second-stage surgery.
Shiwen ZHANG ; Rui SHENG ; Zhen FAN ; Fang WANG ; Ping DI ; Junyu SHI ; Duohong ZOU ; Dehua LI ; Yufeng ZHANG ; Zhuofan CHEN ; Guoli YANG ; Wei GENG ; Lin WANG ; Jian ZHANG ; Yuanding HUANG ; Baohong ZHAO ; Chunbo TANG ; Dong WU ; Shulan XU ; Cheng YANG ; Yongbin MOU ; Jiacai HE ; Xingmei YANG ; Zhen TAN ; Xiaoxiao CAI ; Jiang CHEN ; Hongchang LAI ; Zuolin WANG ; Quan YUAN
International Journal of Oral Science 2025;17(1):51-51
Peri-implant keratinized mucosa (PIKM) augmentation refers to surgical procedures aimed at increasing the width of PIKM. Consensus reports emphasize the necessity of maintaining a minimum width of PIKM to ensure long-term peri-implant health. Currently, several surgical techniques have been validated for their effectiveness in increasing PIKM. However, the selection and application of PIKM augmentation methods may present challenges for dental practitioners due to heterogeneity in surgical techniques, variations in clinical scenarios, and anatomical differences. Therefore, clear guidelines and considerations for PIKM augmentation are needed. This expert consensus focuses on the commonly employed surgical techniques for PIKM augmentation and the factors influencing their selection at second-stage surgery. It aims to establish a standardized framework for assessing, planning, and executing PIKM augmentation procedures, with the goal of offering evidence-based guidance to enhance the predictability and success of PIKM augmentation.
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5.Newborn screening, clinical features and genetic analysis for Citrin deficiency in Henan province
Xinyun ZHU ; Yizhuo XU ; Jie ZHANG ; Xiaole LI ; Jingwen HE ; Chenlu JIA ; Shubo LYU ; Suna LIU ; Yanbo GAO ; Kun MA ; Yunjia OUYANG ; Yihui REN ; Dehua ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2024;41(4):461-466
Objective:To explore the prevalence, clinical features, genetic characteristics and prognosis of Citrin deficiency in Henan province of China.Methods:A total of 986 565 neonates screened by tandem mass spectrometry at the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from January 2013 to December 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. Analysis of SLC25A13 gene variants and parental verification were carried out for neonates suspected for Citrin deficiency by next-generation sequencing. The clinical, biochemical and genetic characteristics of Citrin deficiency patients were integrated to guide the diet treatment and follow up the growth and development. Paired- t test was used to compare the amino acid levels in the peripheral blood samples before and after the treatment. Results:Nine cases of Citrin deficiency were diagnosed among the 986 565 neonates. Specific elevation of citrulline was observed in all of the 9 cases. Six variants were detected by genetic sequencing, among which c. 852_855delTATG, c. 615+ 5G>A, c. 550C>T and IVS16ins3kb were known pathogenic variants, whilst c. 1111_1112delAT and c. 837T>A were unreported previously. The detection rate for c. 852_855delTATG was the highest (61.6%, 11/18), followed by IVS16ins3kb (16.7%, 3/18). The clinical symptoms of all patients were relieved after the treatment, and the blood amino acid profile and biochemical parameters were significantly improved by gradually falling within the normal range. By June 2022, all patients had shown a good prognosis.Conclusion:The prevalence of Citrin deficiency among neonates from Henan Province by tandem mass spectrometry is 1/109 618, and the carrier rate for the pathogenic variants of the SLC25A13 gene was 1/166. The c. 852_855delTATG may be a hot spot variant among the patients. Discovery of the novel variants has enriched the mutational spectrum of the SLC25A13 gene. Above results have provided a basis for the early diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and genetic counseling for the affected families.
6.Analysis of the factors influencing prognosis of the adult in-hospital cardiac arrest
Jiayi ZHAO ; Dehua ZENG ; Aiqun ZHU
Chinese Critical Care Medicine 2024;36(4):398-403
Objective:To explore the factors influencing prognosis of patients with in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA).Methods:A retrospective observational study was conducted. The clinical data of patients who developed IHCA and underwent cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at the Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University from January 1, 2016, to December 31, 2022 were analyzed. The patients' information, including gender, age, medical history, pre-cardiac arrest related parameters [1-hour pre-cardiac arrest neurological function, 24-hour pre-cardiac arrest hemoglobin (Hb) levels, 1-hour pre-cardiac arrest vital signs], initial CPR-related factors (implementation time and location, initial rhythm, ventilation method, defibrillation and resuscitation drugs) as well as restoration of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) related parameters (vital signs at ROSC and 1 hour after ROSC, 24-hour post-cardiac arrest Hb, and IHCA events), were collected through the hospital's electronic medical record system. The clinical data were compared between ROSC and non-ROSC patients as well as between patients with favorable neurological function [cerebral performance category (CPC) grades 1-2] and unfavorable neurological function (CPC grades 3-5) at 28 days. The factors with statistical significance in univariate analysis and clinical significance were enrolled in a binary multivariate Logistic regression model to analyze the influencing factors of ROSC and neurological function at 28 days after ROSC. The predictive value of factors influencing neurological function at 28 days was assessed using receiver operator characteristic curve (ROC curve).Results:A total of 277 IHCA-CPR patients were enrolled, of which 230 achieved ROSC (83.0%) and 47 were not achieved (17.0%). Compared with non-ROSC patients, ROSC patients had lower prevalence of cerebrovascular disease history and proportion of adrenaline usage, but a higher proportion of initial shockable rhythms. In the multivariate Logistic regression analysis, it was found that using a bag-mask ventilation+endotracheal intubation (compared with a bag-mask ventilation alone) was beneficial for achieving ROSC in IHCA-CPR patients [odds ratio ( OR) = 2.895, 95% confidence interval (95% CI) was 1.204-6.962, P = 0.018], while a initial non-shockable rhythm was not conducive to achieving ROSC in IHCA-CPR patients ( OR = 0.349, 95% CI was 0.147-0.831, P = 0.017). Among the 230 ROSC patients, 42 had good neurological function at 28 days (18.3%), and 188 had poor neurological function (81.7%). Compared with the patients with good neurological function, the patients with the poor neurological function were older and had a higher prevalence of 1-hour pre-cardiac arrest neurological dysfunction and low perfusion, initial non-shockable rhythms, endotracheal intubation, and usage of adrenaline, vasopressors and sodium bicarbonate, a lower proportion of defibrillation and antiarrhythmic medication usage as well as lower 24-hour post-cardiac arrest Hb levels. The multivariate Logistic regression analysis revealed that female ( OR = 6.449, 95% CI was 1.837-22.642, P = 0.004), older age ( OR = 1.054, 95% CI was 1.017-1.093, P = 0.004), 1-hour pre-cardiac arrest neurological dysfunction ( OR = 25.044, 95% CI was 2.737-229.169, P = 0.004), 1-hour pre-cardiac arrest low perfusion ( OR = 3.880, 95% CI was 1.306-11.524, P = 0.028), endotracheal intubation (compared with a bag-mask ventilation; OR = 8.712, 95% CI was 1.402-54.141, P = 0.020) and face mask+endotracheal intubation during CPR (compared with a bag-mask ventilation; OR = 11.089, 95% CI was 3.482-35.320, P = 0.000), IHCA events > 1 time ( OR = 4.221, 95% CI was 1.249-14.226, P = 0.020) were positively associated with poor neurological function at 28 days, which were independent risk factors those were not conducive to 28-day neurological function recovery after ROSC in IHCA-CPR patients. In contrast, usage of antiarrhythmic medication ( OR = 0.345, 95% CI was 0.134-0.890, P = 0.028) and 24-hour post-cardiac arrest Hb ( OR = 0.983, 95% CI was 0.966-0.999, P = 0.043) were negatively associated with poor neurological function at 28 days, which were protective factors those were beneficial for the recovery of neurological function. ROC curve analysis showed that the area under the ROC curve (AUC) of 24-hour post-cardiac arrest Hb for predicting poor neurological function at 28 days after ROSC in IHCA-CPR patients was 0.659 (95% CI was 0.577-0.742), with a cut-off value of 99.5 g/L (sensitivity was 76.2%, specificity was 57.8%). Conclusions:Defibrillation and tracheal intubation during CPR are crucial for IHCA patients. It was also observed that patients with low Hb (< 99.5 g/L should be of high concern), older age, 1-hour pre-cardiac arrest neurological function and hypoperfusion, and IHCA events > 1 time were significantly related to unfavorable neurological outcome in adult resuscitated patients with IHCA.
7.Rituximab in the treatment of anti-SRP antibody positive immune-mediated necrotizing myositis: a review of 5 cases
Dehua ZHAO ; Ye TIAN ; Lu ZHANG ; Chunjia LI
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2024;28(10):728-732
Objective:To observe the therapeutic response and safety of rituximab in patients with anti-SRP antibody positive immune-mediated necrotizing myositis.Methods:We identified five patients with anti-SRP antibody positive immune-mediated necrotizing myositis who received rituximab treatment in the rheumatology and immunology department of China-Japan Friendship Hospital from March 2022 to October 2023, and reviewed their clinical characteristics, treatment response to rituximab and adverse reaction.Results:After 6 months of treatment with rituximab, 3 of 5 patients were effective and all were significantly effective, 1 patient showed no response, 1 patient died of "pulmonary infection" after 5 months of treatment, and 1 patient developed latent tuberculosis infection.Conclusion:Rituximab is effective in the treatment of anti-SRP antibody positive immune-mediated necrotizing myositis,with a low incidence of adverse reactions and overall benefits outweighing risks.
8.Analysis of related factors for vascular luminal dilatational remodeling after balloon angioplasty for intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis
Qianhao DING ; Yingkun HE ; Jingge ZHAO ; Yanyan HE ; Wenbo LIU ; Yao TANG ; Dehua GUO ; Tengfei ZHOU ; Liangfu ZHU ; Ziliang WANG ; Tianxiao LI
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2024;58(8):850-858
Objective:To explore the factors associated with vascular luminal dilatational remodeling (VLDR) following balloon angioplasty for intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis (ICAS).Methods:A case-control study was conducted to analyze the data of symptomatic severe ICAS patients who received either paclitaxel-coated balloon angioplasty (PCBA) or plain balloon angioplasty (POBA) at our center from January 2019 to January 2022 and completed the six-month follow-up. The patients were divided into VLDR group and non-VLDR group according to whether VLDR occurred on follow-up digital subtraction angiography (DSA). The baseline data, preoperative and postoperative lesion characteristics (DSA), and perioperative related information were collected. The definition of VLDR was a decrease in luminal stenosis rate by more than 10% at the time of follow-up compared to the immediate postoperative period. Multivariate logistic regression was performed to analyze possible factors affecting VLDR such as balloon type, balloon length, and expansion time.Results:A total of 88 patients were included in this study, with 16 in the VLDR group and 72 in the non-VLDR group. The follow-up time for all included patients was 6.00 (5.00, 7.00) months. VLDR occurred in 18.2% (16/88) of cases, with a VLDR incidence of 30.4% (14/46) after PCBA and 4.8% (2/42) after POBA. Univariate logistic regression analysis revealed that treatment balloon type, balloon length, inflated time, immediate postoperative stenosis rate, follow-up time and Mori classification may affect the occurrence of VLDR. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the use of paclitaxel-coated balloon (PCB) ( OR=9.82, 95% CI 1.99-48.49, P=0.005) and postoperative immediate stenosis rate ( OR=1.07, 95% CI 1.00-1.14, P=0.042) were independently associated with VLDR. Conclusion:The occurrence of VLDR following balloon angioplasty in ICAS was associated with the use of PCB and immediate postoperative stenosis rates, which will provide guidance for the clinical application of PCB.
9.Comparison of Effect of Ancient and Modern Processing Methods on Chemical Components of Lilii Bulbus Decoction Based on UHPLC-Q-Orbitrap HRMS
Yongqi ZHAO ; Hongwei ZHANG ; Zhenling ZHANG ; Yiming WANG ; Dehua LI ; Mengmei SUN ; Yake ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(7):177-184
ObjectiveTo compare the effects of different processing methods in ancient and modern times on the chemical components of Lilii Bulbus decoction, and to provide experimental support for the origin processing, decoction piece processing and clinical application of this herb. MethodUltra high performance liquid chromatography tandem quadrupole electrostatic field orbitrap high resolution mass spectrometry(UHPLC-Q-Orbitrap HRMS) was used for structural identification of the compounds using excimer ions, secondary MS and characteristic fragment ions, and referring to relevant literature and database information. Principal component analysis(PCA) and orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis(OPLS-DA) were used to screen the main differential components, the differential components were quantitatively studied by high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC), in order to compare the types and contents of chemical components in the decoction of different processing products of Lilii Bulbus. ResultA total of 24 chemical components were identified from the decoction of different processed products of Lilii Bulbus, water extract and scalding liquid of fresh Lilii Bulbus, including 17 phenols, 5 saponins and 2 alkaloids. Compared with the fresh Lilii Bulbus decoction, the contents of regaloside A, p-coumaric acid, colchicine and other components in the decoction of dry Lilii Bulbus processed by scalding method decreased, the content of regaloside C in the decoction of dry Lilii Bulbus processed by steaming method decreased, and the contents of regaloside A and regaloside C in the decoction of fresh Lilii Bulbus processed by water immersion also decreased. Compared with the decoction of dry Lilii Bulbus processed by scalding method, the overall content of components in the fresh Lilii Bulbus decoction and the decoction of fresh Lilii Bulbus processed by water immersion was higher, the contents of components in the decoction of dry Lilii Bulbus processed by steaming method was higher, except for the slightly lower content of regaloside C. ConclusionDifferent processing processes have a certain effect on the types and contents of chemical components in Lilii Bulbus decoction. Scalding process is beneficial to the preservation of Lilii Bulbus, but can cause the loss of effective components. Compared with scalding method, steaming method can prevent browning of Lilii Bulbus and reduce the loss of its active ingredients. The processing method of removing foam after overnight immersion proposed by ZHANG Zhongjing may be more conducive to the treatment of Baihe disease, which can provide reference for the clinical rational application and mechanism research of different processed products of Lilii Bulbus.
10.Analysis on the difference between the payment limitations of anti-cancer drugs and the application scope of drug indications
Dehua ZHAO ; Xiaoqing LONG ; Jisheng WANG ; Hongying FAN ; Yang LIU
China Pharmacy 2023;34(5):520-524
OBJECTIVE To analyze the difference between the payment limitations of anti-cancer drugs and application scope of drug instructions, so as to better implement the payment policy of medical insurance drugs. METHODS The differences between the payment limitations of anti-cancer drugs and application scope of drug instructions in the National Catalogue of Drugs for Basic Medical Insurance, Industrial Injury Insurance and Maternity Insurance (2022) were compared and analyzed; the evidence-based basis of the difference was discussed, and the scope of limited payment was interpreted. RESULTS Totally 118 drugs had payment limitations; limitations scope mainly included limited evidence of gene detection results, limited indications, limited second-line and above treatment, limited payment duration, limited specialist prescription, limited medical institution grade, etc. Among them, 43 drugs had differences between the payment limitations and drug instructions, and the indications of 31 drugs were greater than payment limitations; for seven drugs, the drug indications beyond the payment limitations were recommended by the guidelines. The payment limitations of 75 drugs were consistent with drug instructions. The second-line and multi-line treatment was ineffective or intolerable with first-line drugs. There was a certain relationship between locally advanced, advanced or metastatic tumor and tumor stage, but different tumors had different criteria. Systemic treatment mainly referred to systemic treatment with drug. The results of limited genetic test required that the result was positive or negative. In addition, six kinds of TCM injections were limited to the level of medical institutions; the payment of two drugs did not exceed 12 months; when lenalidomide was combined with isazomide citrate, the medical insurance only paid for one of the drugs. CONCLUSIONS The payment limitations of some anti- cancer drugs are inconsistent with the drug indications. The drug payment limitations should be expanded according to the actual situation of clinical medication and the recommendations of guidelines. At the same time, the payment limitations should be formulated accurately and in detail, thus clinical and medical insurance staff can understand it and fully protect the interests of patients.


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