1.Influence of triglyceride/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio on the onset of primary liver cancer
Jianguo JIA ; Xiangming MA ; Fei TIAN ; Yali ZHANG ; Jiaying DAI ; Saifang LUO ; Liying CAO
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2024;40(4):753-759
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			ObjectiveTo investigate the influence of triglyceride (TG)/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) ratio on the onset of primary liver cancer. MethodsA prospective cohort study was conducted. Physical examination data were collected from 99 750 cases of on-the-job and retired employees of Kailuan Group who participated health examination from July 2006 to December 2007, and they were followed up till December 31, 2021 to observe the onset of primary liver cancer. A one-way analysis of variance was used for comparison of normally distributed continuous data between multiple groups, and the Kruskal-Wallis H test was used for comparison of continuous data with skewed distribution between multiple groups; the chi-square test was used for comparison of categorical data between groups. According to the tertiles of TG/HDL-C ratio, the subjects were divided into Q1, Q2, and Q3 groups, and the incidence density of primary liver cancer was calculated for each group. The Kaplan-Meier method was used to calculate the cumulative incidence rate of primary liver cancer in each group, and the log-rank test was used to compare the difference in cumulative incidence rate between groups. The Cox proportional hazards model was used to analyze the influence of TG/HDL-C ratio on the onset of primary liver cancer. ResultsThere were significant differences between the three groups in age, proportion of male subjects, waist circumference, body mass index, fasting blood glucose, systolic pressure, diastolic pressure, triglyceride, total cholesterol, HDL-C, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, alanine aminotransferase, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, chronic liver diseases, hypertension, diabetes, the family history of malignant tumor, drinking, smoking, physical exercise, and educational level (P<0.05). During the mean follow-up time of 14.06±2.71 years, there were 484 cases of new-onset liver cancer, among whom there were 446 male subjects and 38 female subjects. The incidence density of primary liver cancer was 0.39/1 000 person-years in the Q1 group, 0.35/1 000 person-years in the Q2 group, and 0.30/1 000 person-years in the Q3 group, and the cumulative incidence rates of primary liver cancer in the three groups were 6.03‰, 5.28‰, and 4.49‰, respectively, with a significant difference between the three groups based on the long-rank test (χ2=6.06, P=0.048). After adjustment for the confounding factors considered, the Cox proportional hazards model showed that compared with the Q3 group, the Q1 group had a hazard ratio of 2.04 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.61 — 2.58, Pfor trend<0.05), and the Q2 group had a hazard ratio of 1.53 (95%CI: 1.21 — 1.92, Pfor trend<0.05). ConclusionThe reduction in TG/HDL-C ratio is associated with an increase in the rask of primary liver cancer, especially in people with chronic liver diseases. 
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
2.The value of quantitative analysis of energy spectrum CT for pulmonary mucinous adenocarcinoma and non-mucinous adenocarcinoma
Journal of Practical Radiology 2024;40(4):543-547
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective To investigate the application value of quantitative analysis of the energy spectrum CT in the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of pulmonary mucinous adenocarcinoma and non-mucinous adenocarcinoma.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the energy spectrum CT parameters of 12 cases of pulmonary mucinous adenocarcinoma and 24 cases of non-mucinous adenocarcinoma confirmed by surgery and pathology.Results There were significant differences between pulmonary mucinous adenocarcinoma and non-mucinous adenocarcinoma in 40-60 keV in plain scan,50-100 keV in arterial phase,40-140 keV CT value in venous phase and delayed phase,effective atomic number in plain scan,iodine concentration in venous phase and delayed phase(P<0.05).Conclusion The analysis of parameters of energy spectrum CT can be used for qualitative diagnosis and differential diagnosis of pulmonary mucinous adenocarcinoma and non-mucinous adenocarcinoma.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
3.Advances and Challenges in the Research of Integration Methods of Animal Experimental Evidence
Qingyong ZHENG ; Tengfei LI ; Jianguo XU ; Yongjia ZHOU ; Zhichao MA ; Na WANG ; Molan LI ; Wenjing YANG ; Peirun WU ; Haidong WANG ; Jinhui TIAN
Laboratory Animal and Comparative Medicine 2024;44(5):567-576
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Integrating evidence from animal experiments is a critical component of biomedical research, providing essential prior information for in-depth investigations of disease mechanisms and new drug development. Animal models have played an irreplaceable role in simulating human diseases. However, the integration of evidence from animal experiments has faced numerous challenges, including insufficient emphasis, significant heterogeneity in study designs, high publication bias, and discrepancies with clinical research practices. This paper first identifies existing issues in the original research evidence from animal experiments, such as the selection and applicability of animal models, considerations in the design of experimental studies, and factors influencing the translation of animal experimental evidence. It then discusses various methods for integrating this evidence, including systematic review and meta-analysis, overview of systematic review/umbrella review, scoping review, and evidence mapping, while highlighting recent advancements in their application. Finally, the paper addresses the main challenges currently encountered in the integration of evidence from animal experiments and proposes targeted improvement strategies aimed at enhancing the efficiency of translating research outcomes into clinical practice and promoting the advancement of evidence-based medicine. By continuously optimizing original experimental research protocols and evidence integration practices, this work aims to establish a more efficient and scientific environment for the synthesis of evidence from animal experiments, ultimately contributing to clinical trials and human health. 
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
4.Efficacy and safety of ozone therapy for lumbar disc herniation:a meta-analysis based on a randomized control and systematic review
Feihong MA ; Zhouli FENG ; Tianying JI ; Zhijing SONG ; Yang LI ; Rui CHANG ; Jianguo WANG ; Jianmin WU
Journal of Interventional Radiology 2024;33(7):745-752
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of ozone injection therapy for lumbar disc hemiation(LDH).Methods A computerized retrieval of academic papers concerning the randomized controlled trial(RCT)on ozone injection therapy for LDH from the databases of Embase,PubMed,Cochrane library and Web of science was conducted.The retrieval time period was from the establishment of the database to February 2023.The literature retrieval,screening,and data extraction were independently performed by two researchers.Cochrane bias risk assessment tool was used to assess the quality of the included literature.Stata 17.0 software was used to make meta-analysis.Results A total of 9 RCTs including 702 patients were finally included in this study.The results of meta-analysis showed that compared with radiofrequency thermocoagulation,percutaneous rotation and other treatments for LDH,the combination use of ozone injection could signifiicantly improve the effective rate based on Macnab efficacy evaluation criteria(RR=1.097,95%CI:1.038~1.159,P=0.001)and the excellent rate(RR=1.185~95%CI:1.074~1.309,P=0.001),and decrease the visual analog scale(VAS)pain score(WMD=-0.810~95%CI:-1.205~-0.414,P=0.000),and the differences in the above indexes were statistically significant.Conclusion Compared with the simple use of radiofrequency thermocoagulation,percutaneous rotation,and other treatment for LDH,the combination use of ozone injection therapy can significantly improve the effective rate and excellent rate based on Macnab efficacy evaluation criteria,decrease VAS score,with a high clinical safety.Limited by the quantity and quality of the original studies included in this study,the above conclusions need to be further verified by multi-center,large-sample and high-quality studies.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
5.Enhanced CT radiomics combined with clinic for predicting extramural venous invasion of colorectal cancer
Yuping MA ; Jianguo ZHU ; Qianye YONG ; Yingfan MAO ; Haige LI
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2024;40(7):1041-1046
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective To observe the value of enhanced CT radiomics combined with clinical indicators for predicting of extramural venous invasion(EMVI+)of colorectal cancer.Methods Data of 131 patients with colorectal cancer proved by surgery pathology were retrospectively analyzed.The patients were divided into training set(n=92,including 44 cases with EMVI+ and 48 with EMVI-)and test set(n=39,including 23 cases with EMVI+ and 16 with EMVI-)at the ratio of 7∶3.The best radiomics features were extracted based on preoperative portal-venous phase CT to construct a radiomics model.Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis were used to analyze the clinical,CT and pathological data of the training set,and the independent predictors of colorectal cancer EMVI were screened to build a clinical model.Finally a combined model was established based on radiomics and clinical model.Receiver operating characteristic curve was drawn,and the area under the curve(AUC)was calculated to evaluate the efficacy of each model for predicting EMVI+ in colorectal cancer.Calibration curve and decision curve analysis were used to evaluate the calibration degree and clinical practicability of the models.Results Four best radiomics features were selected to construct the radiomics model.Carbohydrate antigen(CA)19-9 and CA 72-4 were both independent predictors of EMVI+ for colorectal cancer(OR=1.033,1.285,both P<0.05).The AUC of combined model(AUC=0.908)for predicting EMVI+ of colorectal cancer in training set was higher than that of radiomics and clinical models(AUC=0.825,0.770,P=0.017,0.003).In test set,the AUC of radiomics,clinical and combined models was 0.751,0.632 and 0.799,respectively,not being statistical different between each pair(all P>0.05).The radiomics model and combined model both had good calibration degree.Taken >0.1 in training set and >0.12 in test set as the thresholds,the clinical net benefit of combined model was higher.Conclusion Enhanced CT radiomics combined with clinical indicators could effectively predict EMVI+of colorectal cancer.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
6.Quantitative muscle ultrasonography for dynamic follow-up study of juvenile dermatomyositis
Luyu LIU ; Xinning WANG ; Jianguo LI ; Yedi WANG ; Mingxue WANG ; Ya MA
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2024;33(11):935-940
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective:To evaluate the diagnostic and follow-up value of ultrasonography for juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM).Methods:Ten children with newly diagnosed or relapsed JDM in Children′s Hospital, Capital Institute of Pediatrics from October 2021 to October 2022 and 15 healthy children were prospectively collected. The clinical data of JDM children were collected, and the muscle ultrasound was performed at the first diagnosis, 3, 6, 12 and 18 months after diagnosis. The ultrasound parameters including quantitative muscle echogenicity (MEI), fascia thickness (FT), microvascular imaging (MVI) distribution, blood resistance index (RI), the changes in the characteristics of the sonogram were observed. The correlation between ultrasound data and pediatric myositis assessment scale (CMAS) score, creatine kinase (CK) were analyzed during the follow-up. Results of muscle ultrasound in children with first active JDM and normal children was compared.Results:After 18 months of treatment, MEI decreased significantly (75.62±4.32 vs 41.81±12.50, P<0.01), FT decreased[(0.27±0.06)cm vs (0.20±0.05)cm, P<0.01], and MVI distribution decreased[0 vs 7(70%), P<0.01] in 10 children with JDM.Spearman correlation analysis showed that MEI, FT, and MVI distribution were negatively correlated with CMAS score ( rs=-0.771, -0.443, -0.686; all P<0.05), while increased MEI and MVI distribution were positively correlated with CK ( rs=0.463, 0.464; all P<0.05). MEI returned to normal in 3 cases, FT didn′t completely recover, and the soft tissue calcification appeared. MEI, FI, and MVI distribution were significantly higher and RI was lower in children with JDM than in normal children (all P<0.01). Conclusions:Muscle ultrasound is suitable for the long-term dynamic detection of JDM, and the activity status of JDM disease can be judged by MEI, FT and MVI.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
7.Pathogenic investigation of human respiratory syncytial virus infection in kindergarten children in Tongzhou District, Beijing City in 2023
Lin ZOU ; Chong ZHANG ; Ling TONG ; Xiao LIU ; Jing MA ; Jianguo WANG ; Fang WANG ; Xiang GAO ; Lu XI ; Jianming ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;58(8):1150-1153
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			The study focused on individuals with influenza-like symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, and other respiratory symptoms) in three kindergartens in Tongzhou District, Beijing City, in April 2023. Nasopharyngeal swab specimens were collected, and real-time fluorescent quantitative PCR was used to detect common respiratory pathogens in the collected specimens. Positive specimens were subjected to sequencing analysis of the highly variable region of human respiratory syncytial virus (HRSV) G protein, homology analysis and phylogenetic tree analysis. A total of 25 fever cases were collected from 3 kindergartens, aged 3-8 years old, with an age M ( Q1, Q3) of 4 (3.5, 5) years old. Ten confirmed cases of HRSV positive were screened and detected using the fluorescent quantitative PCR method, with a total detection rate of 40% (10/25). Typing identification and sequencing analysis confirmed that the main epidemic type was HRSV subtype B, which was highly homologous and closely related to previous epidemic strains in the region. Through pathogen investigation and analysis, it was preliminarily determined that this epidemic was dominated by HRSV subtype B.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
8.Pathogenic investigation of human respiratory syncytial virus infection in kindergarten children in Tongzhou District, Beijing City in 2023
Lin ZOU ; Chong ZHANG ; Ling TONG ; Xiao LIU ; Jing MA ; Jianguo WANG ; Fang WANG ; Xiang GAO ; Lu XI ; Jianming ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;58(8):1150-1153
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			The study focused on individuals with influenza-like symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, and other respiratory symptoms) in three kindergartens in Tongzhou District, Beijing City, in April 2023. Nasopharyngeal swab specimens were collected, and real-time fluorescent quantitative PCR was used to detect common respiratory pathogens in the collected specimens. Positive specimens were subjected to sequencing analysis of the highly variable region of human respiratory syncytial virus (HRSV) G protein, homology analysis and phylogenetic tree analysis. A total of 25 fever cases were collected from 3 kindergartens, aged 3-8 years old, with an age M ( Q1, Q3) of 4 (3.5, 5) years old. Ten confirmed cases of HRSV positive were screened and detected using the fluorescent quantitative PCR method, with a total detection rate of 40% (10/25). Typing identification and sequencing analysis confirmed that the main epidemic type was HRSV subtype B, which was highly homologous and closely related to previous epidemic strains in the region. Through pathogen investigation and analysis, it was preliminarily determined that this epidemic was dominated by HRSV subtype B.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
9.Correlation study between cerebral microbleeds and cognitive dysfunction in patients with cerebral small vessel disease
Jianguo ZHOU ; Dayong FU ; Yundan WANG ; Xianjun MA
China Modern Doctor 2024;62(15):51-53,66
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective To explore correlation between cerebral microbleeds(CMBs)and cognitive dysfunction in patients with cerebral small vessel disease.Methods A total of 80 patients with cerebral small vessel disease admitted to Department of Encephalopathy in Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine Affiliated Lianyungang Hospital from January 2020 to December 2022 were selected as research objects.They were divided into CMBs positive group(50 cases)and CMBs negative group(30 cases)based on the presence or absence of CMBs in the cerebral hemisphere.General clinical data of two groups were compared.Cognitive function was assessed by using Montreal cognitive assessment scale(MoCA).Results Age and incidence rate of hypertension in CMBs positive group were significantly higher than those in CMBs negative group(P<0.05).Total score of MoCA,scores of visuospatial and executive function,abstract thinking and delayed recall in CMBs positive group were significantly lower than those in CMBs negative group(P<0.05).Conclusion CMBs are closely related to the potential mechanism,clinical diagnosis and degree assessment of cognitive dysfunction in patients with cerebral small vessel disease.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
10.Risk assessment of occupational noise-induced hearing loss in worker in a metal tool manufacturing enterprise
Xue SUN ; Qiuying DONG ; Lixin YANG ; Chunbo WANG ; Enhong MA ; Zengmin LI ; Hexiang JI ; Jianguo LI
China Occupational Medicine 2023;50(3):289-293
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective  To evaluate the risk of occupational noise-induced hearing loss in workers in a metal tool manufacturing enterprise, and to carry out risk classification and risk management. Methods  A total of 91 male noise-exposed workers from a metal tool manufacturing enterprise in Hebei Province were selected as the research subjects using the convenience sampling method. The work site survey on occupational health and the measurement on individual noise exposure level were carried out. The ISO 1999:2013 (E) Acoustics-Estimation of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss was used to predict the risk of high frequency hearing loss (HFHL) and occupational noise-induced deafness (ONID). The risk classification and risk management were conducted using the WS/T 754-2016 Guideline for Risk Management of Occupational Noise Hazard (hereinafter referred to as WS/T 754-2016). Results  The individual noise exposure intensity of workers in the six work sites of the enterprise, including blade workers, sheet punching workers, roller forging workers (hoe), hole punching workers, roller forging workers(shovels), and carpenters, exceeded the national occupational exposure limit, with the maximum volume of 91.2-104.1 dB(A). Among these workers, the positions of blade workers, sheet punching workers, and roller forging workers (hoe) were identified as critical control points for noise hazards in the enterprise. The detection rates of HFHL and ONID were 24.2% and 8.8%, respectively. The risk prediction results showed that, based on the actual noise exposure time and age of the study subjects, the risk of HFHL and ONID ranged from 1.7%-48.8% and 0.0%-29.5%, respectively. The risks of HFHL caused solely by occupational noise exposure when working up to 50.0, 55.0, and 60.0 years of age were 11.4% to 64.7%, 16.4% to 65.1%, and 17.2% to 59.4%, respectively. The risks of ONID caused solely by occupational noise exposure were 0.0% to 45.5%, 4.2% to 51.7%, and 5.9% to 57.4%, respectively. Except for the blade workers, the predicted median of potential noise-induced permanent threshold shifts (NIPTS) in the other five positions were lower than the actual values of NIPTS, with the difference ranging from 3.0-28.3 dB, and 73.3% of them underestimated by 10.0 dB or more. Conclusion  The outcome of noise exposure on the hearing of workers in this enterprise are severe. Risk management should be conducted according to the WS/T 755-2016. 
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
            
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