1.Advance on research of Flash-RT technology
Xiangkun DAI ; Shaojuan WU ; Jinyuan WANG ; Wei YU ; Lehui DU ; Changxin YAN ; Shilei ZHANG ; Na MA ; Xiao LEI ; Baolin QU
China Medical Equipment 2024;21(1):2-8
At present,precise radiotherapy has been widely used through the development with many years,but the existing technique still is limited by the limitation of tolerance dose of normal tissues,which cannot achieve the optimal goal of treating tumor.Flash radiotherapy(Flash-RT)is one kind of radiotherapy technique that uses the beam with ultra-high dose rate(UHDR)to conduct irradiation,which can furthest treat tumors while significantly reduce radiation injury of normal tissues.But until now,the biological mechanism,key physical parameters and triggering mechanism of Flash-RT are still unclear,and its principle and clinical translational application are still in the stage of research.This review clarified the technological advance and clinical translational application of Flash-RT research through summarized the relevant research of Flash-RT.
2.Research advance of Flash-RT in tumor treatment
Yuan WANG ; Lehui DU ; Pei ZHANG ; Qingchao SHANG ; Xingdong GUO ; Jiangyue LU ; Xiao LEI ; Baolin QU
China Medical Equipment 2024;21(1):9-14,20
The Flash radiotherapy(Flash-RT),which is the key breakthrough in the basic field of radiotherapy technique,which is expected to cause a new major transformation in the field of radiotherapy.In this paper,we reviewed the latest research advances of the application and the mechanism exploration of Flash-RT in tumor treatment.Current studies have found that both the Flash-RT with electron beams and photon and the Flash-RT with proton can reduce injury of normal tissue than radiotherapy with conventional dose-rate,but the relevant mechanisms are not yet clearly understood,which includes but not limited to oxygen depletion,DNA damage,cellular senescence,apoptosis and immune response.The difference of Flash-RT injury between tumor tissue and normal tissue further reduces the limitations of radiotherapy,and reduces the adverse reaction and complication compared with conventional radiotherapy,which has wide application prospects.
3.Association of frailty index with the risk for cardiovascular disease in adults
Chunfa ZHANG ; Lehui LI ; Nan ZHANG ; Ning CAO ; Lei XU ; Jinli YAN ; Ya WANG ; Xinyue ZHAO ; Yuxin YANG ; Tao YAN ; Xingguang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2024;45(11):1520-1527
Objective:To explore the association between frailty index (FI) and the risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adults in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, and provide new evidence for the prevention of CVD in adults in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.Methods:The FI was constructed by using the data from a prospective cohort with a sample size of 25 055 individuals in 6 years of follow-up, and the prevalence of frailty in adults in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region was described by the FI, and Cox proportional hazard regression model was used to evaluate the association between the FI and the incidence of CVD in adults in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.Results:The FI of the study population was 0.24±0.09. The population in the pre-frail (FI: 0.21-0.27) and frail (FI≥0.28) phases had increased risk for CVD compared to non-frail (FI≤0.20) population [pre-frail: hazard ratio ( HR)=1.232, 95% CI: 1.127-1.347; frail phase: HR=1.418, 95% CI:1.299-1.548]. For every 0.10 increase in FI, the risk for cardiovascular disease increased by 20.3% ( HR=1.203,95% CI:1.156-1.252). Conclusions:In this study, we constructed a FI, which can suggest the risk for CVD. As the increase of frailty degree, the risk for CVD increases.
4.Study on the mechanism of the action of mesenchymal stem cells in relieving radiation-induced lung injury in mice by inhibiting ferroptosis
Xin TAN ; Pei ZHANG ; Lehui DU ; Chuanbin XIE ; Baolin QU
China Medical Equipment 2024;21(5):176-183
Objective:To investigate the regulatory role of mesenchymal stem cells(MSCs)on radiation-induced lung injury in mice by the ferroptosis pathway.Methods:The mice were divided into normal control group,MSCs-treated group(MSCs group),single irradiation group(IR group)and IR combined with MSCs group(IR+MSCs group)according to random number table method before irradiation.A mouse model of radiation-induced lung injury was constructed using whole thorax irradiation with cobalt 60(60Co)(20Gy each time),and TNF-α and IL-6 levels of mouse were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).The injury of lung tissue in mice was assessed using hematoxylin eosin(HE)staining and Masson staining.Western Blot was used to examine the expression levels of ferroptosis-related proteins in lung tissue,including nuclear factor erythroid NF-E2 related factor 2(Nrf2),4-Hydroxynonenal(4-HNE)and glutathione peroxidase 4(GPX4).The expression level of prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2 Gene(PTGS2)in the lung tissue of mice was detected by using quantitative polymerase chain reaction(qPCR),and the level of reactive oxygen species(ROS)in the lung tissue of mice was detected after radiation by using dihydroethidium(DHE),and the level of malondialdehyde(MDA)content in the lung tissue was detected after radiation.And then,the level of oxidative damage in the lung tissue of mice was assessed.Results:Elisa results showed the serum TNF-α and IL-6 levels in mice after irradiation in IR group were significantly higher than those in normal control group(F=53.60,10.65,P<0.05),respectively.The HE and MSCs staining of pathological analysis showed that MSCs treatment could significantly relieve both early radiation-induced pneumonitis and advanced pulmonary fibrosis.After radiation,the 4-HNE expression level was upregulation and the Nrf2 expression level was downregulation in the lung tissues of mice,whereas MSCs were able to significantly reduce the 4-HNE expression and upregulate the Nrf2 expression.The mRNA expression level and MDA content of the ferroptosis gene PTGS2 were significantly increased,which were significantly higher than those of normal control group,while MSCs were able to significantly reduce its expression,and the differences were statistically significant(F=105.8,7.693,P<0.05).Conclusion:MSCs is able to relieve significantly ionizing radiation-induced ferroptosis of lung epithelial cells,thereby relieve radiation-induced lung injury.
5.Correlation between serum vitamin D level and glucose and lipid metabolism among primary and middle school students in Inner Mongolia
LI Lehui, ZHANG Xingguang, FANG Xin, CAO Ning, SU Zhigang, YAN Tao, ZHANG Nan
Chinese Journal of School Health 2023;44(12):1858-1866
Objective:
To explore the correlation between serum vitamin D level and glucose and lipid metabolism among primary and middle school students in Inner Mongolia, so as to providing a scientific basis for guiding rational vitamin D supplementation among primary and middle school students in Inner Mongolia Region.
Methods:
A total of 2 206 students of primary and middle school students from 8 counties (districts) in Inner Mongolia were enrolled for a questionnaire survey, physical examination, and laboratory test by a multi stage stratified random sampling approach.The levels of fasting blood glucose, blood lipid and other related indexes with different vitamin D levels were analyzed, and their correlation was further discussed.
Results:
The deficiency and insufficiency rates of vitamin D among primary and middle school students were 33.2% and 42.8%, respectively, and the suitable rate was 24.0%. The body mass index (BMI) and waist height ratio (WHtR) of the vitamin D deficiency group [(22.87±7.41) kg/m 2 , 0.46±0.08)]were higher than the insufficiency [(20.59±8.00)kg/m 2, 0.44±0.09)] and suitable group [(18.01±7.38)kg/m 2, 0.43 ±0.08)] ( P <0.05). Compared with the vitamin D suitable group [(3.87±0.85) mmol/L], the total cholesterol (TC) level in the deficiency group [(3.73±0.67)mmol/L] decreased, with a statistically significant difference ( P <0.05). The levels of high density lipoproteins (HDL) in the vitamin D insufficiency[(1.40±0.33)mmol/L] and deficiency groups [(1.34±0.31)mmol/L] were lower than the suitable group [(1.48±0.34)mmol/L], with a statistically significant difference ( P <0.05). The detection rate of hyperuricemia (HUA) in the vitamin D deficiency group (22.95%) was higher than the suitable group (17.20%), with a statistically significant difference ( P <0.016 7). Pearson correlation analysis showed that vitamin D was negatively correlated with BMI and WHtR ( r =-0.23, -0.11), and positively correlated with TC and HDL level ( r =0.06, 0.16) ( P <0.05).
Conclusions
The deficiency and insufficiency rates of serum vitamin D among primary and middle school students in Inner Mongolia are high which are associated with several indicators of blood lipids. Therefore, it is recommended to supplement vitamin D preparations in moderation in daily life.
6.Association between hyperuricemia and hypertriglyceridemic waist phenotype in children and adolescents in Inner Mongolia
CAO Ning, LI Lehui, ZHANG Nan, NIU Liwei, LYU Haiming, ZHANG Xingguang
Chinese Journal of School Health 2022;43(7):1075-1078
Objective:
To investigate the prevalence and association of hyperuricemia (HUA) and hypertriglyceridemic Waist (HTW) phenotype in children and adolescents aged 6-17 years in Inner Mongolia, providing a basis for the prevention and treatment of hyperuricemia in adolescents in Inner Mongolia.
Methods:
A total of 2 175 students of primary, junior high, and senior high school students from eight counties (districts) in Inner Mongolia were chosen and received a questionnaire survey, physical examination, and laboratory test by used a multi stage stratified random sampling approach. The association between the HTW phenotype and HUA was analyzed using binary Logistic regression.
Results:
The prevalence of the HTW phenotype was 2.1%, with boys(2.5%) higher than that of girls(1.6%) ( χ 2=14.50, P<0.05). The average SUA level of the participants was 308.00 (259.00, 371.00) mmol/L, with a statistically significant sex difference(Z=-9.87, P<0.05). The prevalence of HUA was 21.1%. The frequency of HUA in the HTW phenotype(44.4%) was higher than in other phenotypes, followed by enlarged waist (EW) phenotype. After controlling for associated variables, the EW phenotypes (OR=1.76,95%CI=1.26-2.47) and HTW phenotypes (OR=2.25, 95%CI=1.12-4.52) were associated with higher risk for HUA(P<0.05).
Conclusion
In Inner Mongolia, the prevalence of HUA in children and adolescents aged 6-17 years is high, and there shows a positive association between the HTW phenotype and hyperuricemia. For the prevention of hyperuricemia, more attention should be paid to children and adolescents with HTW phenotype.
7.Relationship between mild cognitive impairment and body mass index in older adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Rui ZHANG ; Du WU ; Lehui CHEN
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2021;28(4):481-486
Objective:To investigate the relationship between mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and body mass index (BMI) in older adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).Methods:A total of 327 patients with T2DM who received treatment in Wuyunshan Sanatorium from January 2016 to May 2019 were included in the T2DM group. Patients in theT2DM group were subdivided into an MCI group ( n = 73) and a non-MCI group ( n = 254) according to whether they had MCI. An additional 100 older adult volunteers who concurrently received physical examination were included in the control group. Sex, age, years of education, monthly family income, body mass index, living habits (drinking, smoking) and laboratory indexes were compared among the groups. The influential factors of MCI in patients with T2DM were analyzed by logistic regression model. The predictive value of BMI for MCI in older adult patients with T2DM was evaluated by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve. Results:Age, monthly family income, the proportion of patients with a history of diabetes mellitus, BMI, fasting blood glucose, glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in the T2DM group were (73.10 ± 9.56) years old, 8 926 yuan RMB, 189/327, (24.18 ± 2.64) kg/m 2, (6.96 ± 0.88) mmol/L, (7.10 ± 0.84)%, (7.32 ± 0.84) mmol/L, respectively, which were higher than those in the control group [(68.28 ± 8.21) years old, 6 715 yuan RMB, 13/100, (22.30 ± 1.74) kg/m 2, (4.51 ± 0.72) mmol/L, (5.62 ± 0.68)%, (7.04 ± 0.67) mmol/L, t = 4.554, χ2 = 18.601, 61.654, t = 6.668, t = 25.360, 16.077, 3.049, all P < 0.05]. In the MCI group, the proportion of patients having a monthly family income < 5 000 yuan RMB, the proportion of patients having a history of diabetes mellitus, BMI, HbA1c value were 29/73, 60/73, (24.92 ± 2.43) kg/m 2, (7.54 ± 0.88)%, respectively , while they were 70/254, 129/254, (23.77 ± 2.59) kg/m 2, (6.92 ± 0.81)%, respectively in the non-MCI group. There were significant differences in these indexes between MCI and non-MCI groups ( χ2 = 6.144, 22.927, t = 3.389, 5.652, all P < 0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that BMI and HbA1c were the influential factors of MCI complicated by T2DM in older adult patients ( OR = 0.274, 0.192, both P < 0.05). Monthly family income and family history of diabetes mellitus were not closely related to the development of MCI in older adult patients with T2DM ( OR = - 0.154, 0.093, both P > 0.05). The ROC curve revealed that when BMI value was 24.49 kg/m 2, Youden index was the largest (0.510), the corresponding sensitivity was 83.86%, and the specificity was 67.12%. The area under the ROC curve was 0.766 [95% CI (0.699 - 0.832)]. Conclusion:BMI is an influential factor of MCI development in older adult patients with T2DM, and may be one of the important indicators for early prediction of MCI.
8.Regulation of glutathione S-transferase P1 on the radiosensitivity of mouse Lewis lung cancer cells
Yanjie LIANG ; Pei ZHANG ; Lehui DU ; Na MA ; Xiao LEI ; Yanan HAN ; Xinyao ZHAO ; Baolin QU
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2021;30(5):498-502
Objective:To explore the regulatory effect of glutathione S-transferase P1(GSTP1) on the radiosensitivity of mouse Lewis lung cancer (LLC) cells.Methods:GSTP1-shRNA lentivirus and negative control lentivirus were used to respectively infect the LLC cells, and stable transgenic strains were selected. Real-time PCR and Western blot were conducted to quantitatively measure the expression levels of GSTP1 mRNA and protein in the LLC cells to verify the knockdown effect. The cell counting kit-8(CCK-8) assay was used to detect cell viability after irradiation. The colony formation assay was utilized to assess the cell proliferation ability after irradiation. Flow cytometry was performed to assess the level of cell apoptosis after irradiation. The tumor-bearing mice were established and irradiated to detect the changes in the tumor volume after irradiation. TUNEL staining was employed to detect the level of tumor apoptosis after irradiation. Immunofluorescence was used to detect the number of CD 4+ CD 8+ T cells in the tumor after irradiation. Results:Real-time PCR and Western blot showed that after shRNA lentivirus interference, the expression levels of GSTP1 mRNA and protein were significantly down-regulated. Down-regulation of GSTP1 reduced cell viability and proliferation, and increased the rate of cell apoptosis after irradiation. The tumor volume of the tumor-bearing mice after irradiation in the GSTP1 knockdown group was significantly smaller than that in the NC group, whereas the tumor apoptosis rate was significantly higher and the number of infiltrating CD 4+ CD 8+ T cells in the tumor was remarkably higher compared with those in the control group. Conclusion:Knockdown of GSTP1 can significantly increase the radiosensitivity of LLC cells and enhance the infiltration of lymphocytes in tumor tissues.
9.The empirical analysis of the professional content of secondary clinical treatment subjects and the DRGs rang
Juan ZHANG ; Wanru LIU ; Ling BAI ; Lehui ZHANG ; Moning GUO ; Yelong QIU
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2015;31(11):825-828
Objective Taking the respiratory department of internal medicine as an example, to compare the coverage of clinical treatment of the MDC covered by DRGs of Beijing version with the professional services offered as secondary clinical treatment subjects in China.Methods Using the data from medical record home page from hospitals in Beijing above secondary level from 2012 to 2014 and both the DRGs defined in Pareto diagram statistical method and the DRGs proved by experts, for analysis and definition of the DRGs coverage involved by respiratory discipline of internal medicine.Results Respiratory discipline of internal medicine involved DRGs of 42 groups as found by the two methods.Conclusion The DRGs scope of secondary clinical departments in hospitals should be made based on both expert consultation and clinical data statistics method.
10.Adjustment method and application of CMI in hospital medical performance evaluation
Wanru LIU ; Lehui ZHANG ; Yelong QIU ; Xiaohong DENG ; Ling BAI ; Moning GUO
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2015;31(11):843-845
Objective To analyze the applicability of case mix index (CMI) in medical performance evaluation of different type of hospitals and its calculation method.Methods Standardized adjustment to the CMI value of hospitals according to the CMI of the main disease categories (MDC) of short-term inpatient cases of the city, to align the CMI values of various hospitals with their levels of medical and technical services.Results The said adjustment ensures the CMI value to better represent the levels of such hospitals.Conclusion The adjusted CMI calculation method can provide accurate data support for various hospitals' performance evaluation.


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