1.Predictive Modeling of Symptomatic Intracranial Hemorrhage Following Endovascular Thrombectomy: Insights From the Nationwide TREAT-AIS Registry
Jia-Hung CHEN ; I-Chang SU ; Yueh-Hsun LU ; Yi-Chen HSIEH ; Chih-Hao CHEN ; Chun-Jen LIN ; Yu-Wei CHEN ; Kuan-Hung LIN ; Pi-Shan SUNG ; Chih-Wei TANG ; Hai-Jui CHU ; Chuan-Hsiu FU ; Chao-Liang CHOU ; Cheng-Yu WEI ; Shang-Yih YAN ; Po-Lin CHEN ; Hsu-Ling YEH ; Sheng-Feng SUNG ; Hon-Man LIU ; Ching-Huang LIN ; Meng LEE ; Sung-Chun TANG ; I-Hui LEE ; Lung CHAN ; Li-Ming LIEN ; Hung-Yi CHIOU ; Jiunn-Tay LEE ; Jiann-Shing JENG ;
Journal of Stroke 2025;27(1):85-94
		                        		
		                        			 Background:
		                        			and Purpose Symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (sICH) following endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) is a severe complication associated with adverse functional outcomes and increased mortality rates. Currently, a reliable predictive model for sICH risk after EVT is lacking. 
		                        		
		                        			Methods:
		                        			This study used data from patients aged ≥20 years who underwent EVT for anterior circulation stroke from the nationwide Taiwan Registry of Endovascular Thrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke (TREAT-AIS). A predictive model including factors associated with an increased risk of sICH after EVT was developed to differentiate between patients with and without sICH. This model was compared existing predictive models using nationwide registry data to evaluate its relative performance. 
		                        		
		                        			Results:
		                        			Of the 2,507 identified patients, 158 developed sICH after EVT. Factors such as diastolic blood pressure, Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score, platelet count, glucose level, collateral score, and successful reperfusion were associated with the risk of sICH after EVT. The TREAT-AIS score demonstrated acceptable predictive accuracy (area under the curve [AUC]=0.694), with higher scores being associated with an increased risk of sICH (odds ratio=2.01 per score increase, 95% confidence interval=1.64–2.45, P<0.001). The discriminatory capacity of the score was similar in patients with symptom onset beyond 6 hours (AUC=0.705). Compared to existing models, the TREAT-AIS score consistently exhibited superior predictive accuracy, although this difference was marginal. 
		                        		
		                        			Conclusions
		                        			The TREAT-AIS score outperformed existing models, and demonstrated an acceptable discriminatory capacity for distinguishing patients according to sICH risk levels. However, the differences between models were only marginal. Further research incorporating periprocedural and postprocedural factors is required to improve the predictive accuracy. 
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
2.Long-acting Injectable Aripiprazole (Abilify Maintena) Induced Rabbit Syndrome: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Ming-Han HSIEH ; Shang-Chien HUANG
Clinical Psychopharmacology and Neuroscience 2025;23(1):166-170
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			 Rabbit syndrome (RS), characterized by fine, rapid, rhythmic movements along the mouth’s vertical axis, is typically linked to prolonged antipsychotic medication use. Emerging evidence suggests newer antipsychotics’ involvement in RS, prompting investigation into its association with long-acting injectable antipsychotics (LAIs) for schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. We report a case of RS observed in a patient diagnosed with bipolar I disorder and treated with Abilify Maintena, highlighting the importance of vigilance in monitoring adverse effects. The patient, a 53-year-old male, experienced persistent manic episodes despite prior treatments. Upon initiation of Abilify Maintena 400 mg, RS symptoms manifested seven months later, remaining resistant to medication adjustments. This case emphasizes the significance of RS in LAIs-treated patients and emphasizes the need for further research into its mechanisms and optimal management strategies. Additionally, an updated review of RS associated with newer generation antipsychotics is provided to enhance understanding and clinical management. 
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
3.Long-acting Injectable Aripiprazole (Abilify Maintena) Induced Rabbit Syndrome: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Ming-Han HSIEH ; Shang-Chien HUANG
Clinical Psychopharmacology and Neuroscience 2025;23(1):166-170
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			 Rabbit syndrome (RS), characterized by fine, rapid, rhythmic movements along the mouth’s vertical axis, is typically linked to prolonged antipsychotic medication use. Emerging evidence suggests newer antipsychotics’ involvement in RS, prompting investigation into its association with long-acting injectable antipsychotics (LAIs) for schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. We report a case of RS observed in a patient diagnosed with bipolar I disorder and treated with Abilify Maintena, highlighting the importance of vigilance in monitoring adverse effects. The patient, a 53-year-old male, experienced persistent manic episodes despite prior treatments. Upon initiation of Abilify Maintena 400 mg, RS symptoms manifested seven months later, remaining resistant to medication adjustments. This case emphasizes the significance of RS in LAIs-treated patients and emphasizes the need for further research into its mechanisms and optimal management strategies. Additionally, an updated review of RS associated with newer generation antipsychotics is provided to enhance understanding and clinical management. 
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
4.Long-acting Injectable Aripiprazole (Abilify Maintena) Induced Rabbit Syndrome: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Ming-Han HSIEH ; Shang-Chien HUANG
Clinical Psychopharmacology and Neuroscience 2025;23(1):166-170
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			 Rabbit syndrome (RS), characterized by fine, rapid, rhythmic movements along the mouth’s vertical axis, is typically linked to prolonged antipsychotic medication use. Emerging evidence suggests newer antipsychotics’ involvement in RS, prompting investigation into its association with long-acting injectable antipsychotics (LAIs) for schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. We report a case of RS observed in a patient diagnosed with bipolar I disorder and treated with Abilify Maintena, highlighting the importance of vigilance in monitoring adverse effects. The patient, a 53-year-old male, experienced persistent manic episodes despite prior treatments. Upon initiation of Abilify Maintena 400 mg, RS symptoms manifested seven months later, remaining resistant to medication adjustments. This case emphasizes the significance of RS in LAIs-treated patients and emphasizes the need for further research into its mechanisms and optimal management strategies. Additionally, an updated review of RS associated with newer generation antipsychotics is provided to enhance understanding and clinical management. 
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
5.Predictive Modeling of Symptomatic Intracranial Hemorrhage Following Endovascular Thrombectomy: Insights From the Nationwide TREAT-AIS Registry
Jia-Hung CHEN ; I-Chang SU ; Yueh-Hsun LU ; Yi-Chen HSIEH ; Chih-Hao CHEN ; Chun-Jen LIN ; Yu-Wei CHEN ; Kuan-Hung LIN ; Pi-Shan SUNG ; Chih-Wei TANG ; Hai-Jui CHU ; Chuan-Hsiu FU ; Chao-Liang CHOU ; Cheng-Yu WEI ; Shang-Yih YAN ; Po-Lin CHEN ; Hsu-Ling YEH ; Sheng-Feng SUNG ; Hon-Man LIU ; Ching-Huang LIN ; Meng LEE ; Sung-Chun TANG ; I-Hui LEE ; Lung CHAN ; Li-Ming LIEN ; Hung-Yi CHIOU ; Jiunn-Tay LEE ; Jiann-Shing JENG ;
Journal of Stroke 2025;27(1):85-94
		                        		
		                        			 Background:
		                        			and Purpose Symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (sICH) following endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) is a severe complication associated with adverse functional outcomes and increased mortality rates. Currently, a reliable predictive model for sICH risk after EVT is lacking. 
		                        		
		                        			Methods:
		                        			This study used data from patients aged ≥20 years who underwent EVT for anterior circulation stroke from the nationwide Taiwan Registry of Endovascular Thrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke (TREAT-AIS). A predictive model including factors associated with an increased risk of sICH after EVT was developed to differentiate between patients with and without sICH. This model was compared existing predictive models using nationwide registry data to evaluate its relative performance. 
		                        		
		                        			Results:
		                        			Of the 2,507 identified patients, 158 developed sICH after EVT. Factors such as diastolic blood pressure, Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score, platelet count, glucose level, collateral score, and successful reperfusion were associated with the risk of sICH after EVT. The TREAT-AIS score demonstrated acceptable predictive accuracy (area under the curve [AUC]=0.694), with higher scores being associated with an increased risk of sICH (odds ratio=2.01 per score increase, 95% confidence interval=1.64–2.45, P<0.001). The discriminatory capacity of the score was similar in patients with symptom onset beyond 6 hours (AUC=0.705). Compared to existing models, the TREAT-AIS score consistently exhibited superior predictive accuracy, although this difference was marginal. 
		                        		
		                        			Conclusions
		                        			The TREAT-AIS score outperformed existing models, and demonstrated an acceptable discriminatory capacity for distinguishing patients according to sICH risk levels. However, the differences between models were only marginal. Further research incorporating periprocedural and postprocedural factors is required to improve the predictive accuracy. 
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
6.Long-acting Injectable Aripiprazole (Abilify Maintena) Induced Rabbit Syndrome: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Ming-Han HSIEH ; Shang-Chien HUANG
Clinical Psychopharmacology and Neuroscience 2025;23(1):166-170
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			 Rabbit syndrome (RS), characterized by fine, rapid, rhythmic movements along the mouth’s vertical axis, is typically linked to prolonged antipsychotic medication use. Emerging evidence suggests newer antipsychotics’ involvement in RS, prompting investigation into its association with long-acting injectable antipsychotics (LAIs) for schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. We report a case of RS observed in a patient diagnosed with bipolar I disorder and treated with Abilify Maintena, highlighting the importance of vigilance in monitoring adverse effects. The patient, a 53-year-old male, experienced persistent manic episodes despite prior treatments. Upon initiation of Abilify Maintena 400 mg, RS symptoms manifested seven months later, remaining resistant to medication adjustments. This case emphasizes the significance of RS in LAIs-treated patients and emphasizes the need for further research into its mechanisms and optimal management strategies. Additionally, an updated review of RS associated with newer generation antipsychotics is provided to enhance understanding and clinical management. 
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
7.Predictive Modeling of Symptomatic Intracranial Hemorrhage Following Endovascular Thrombectomy: Insights From the Nationwide TREAT-AIS Registry
Jia-Hung CHEN ; I-Chang SU ; Yueh-Hsun LU ; Yi-Chen HSIEH ; Chih-Hao CHEN ; Chun-Jen LIN ; Yu-Wei CHEN ; Kuan-Hung LIN ; Pi-Shan SUNG ; Chih-Wei TANG ; Hai-Jui CHU ; Chuan-Hsiu FU ; Chao-Liang CHOU ; Cheng-Yu WEI ; Shang-Yih YAN ; Po-Lin CHEN ; Hsu-Ling YEH ; Sheng-Feng SUNG ; Hon-Man LIU ; Ching-Huang LIN ; Meng LEE ; Sung-Chun TANG ; I-Hui LEE ; Lung CHAN ; Li-Ming LIEN ; Hung-Yi CHIOU ; Jiunn-Tay LEE ; Jiann-Shing JENG ;
Journal of Stroke 2025;27(1):85-94
		                        		
		                        			 Background:
		                        			and Purpose Symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (sICH) following endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) is a severe complication associated with adverse functional outcomes and increased mortality rates. Currently, a reliable predictive model for sICH risk after EVT is lacking. 
		                        		
		                        			Methods:
		                        			This study used data from patients aged ≥20 years who underwent EVT for anterior circulation stroke from the nationwide Taiwan Registry of Endovascular Thrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke (TREAT-AIS). A predictive model including factors associated with an increased risk of sICH after EVT was developed to differentiate between patients with and without sICH. This model was compared existing predictive models using nationwide registry data to evaluate its relative performance. 
		                        		
		                        			Results:
		                        			Of the 2,507 identified patients, 158 developed sICH after EVT. Factors such as diastolic blood pressure, Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score, platelet count, glucose level, collateral score, and successful reperfusion were associated with the risk of sICH after EVT. The TREAT-AIS score demonstrated acceptable predictive accuracy (area under the curve [AUC]=0.694), with higher scores being associated with an increased risk of sICH (odds ratio=2.01 per score increase, 95% confidence interval=1.64–2.45, P<0.001). The discriminatory capacity of the score was similar in patients with symptom onset beyond 6 hours (AUC=0.705). Compared to existing models, the TREAT-AIS score consistently exhibited superior predictive accuracy, although this difference was marginal. 
		                        		
		                        			Conclusions
		                        			The TREAT-AIS score outperformed existing models, and demonstrated an acceptable discriminatory capacity for distinguishing patients according to sICH risk levels. However, the differences between models were only marginal. Further research incorporating periprocedural and postprocedural factors is required to improve the predictive accuracy. 
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
8.Traditional Chinese Medicine Intervention for Ferroptosis in Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Review
Mingrong SHANG ; Yanan ZHAO ; Xuyang ZHANG ; Huifang CUI ; Yijing ZHAO ; Ming LIU ; Dejie ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(11):245-254
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), mainly including ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD), is a common chronic inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract, with its incidence increasing year by year. Due to its long treatment duration, difficulty in treatment, prolonged remission, and high costs, it has attracted global attention. Exploring safe, effective, and sustainable treatment regimens has become an urgent global issue. The pathogenesis of IBD is complex, involving intestinal mucosal injury,disturbances in the internal environment, and inflammatory responses. In recent years, research has found that ferroptosis is also one of the important pathogenic factors of IBD. Ferroptosis, as a new form of non-apoptotic cell death, is characterized by iron dependence, lipid peroxidation, and imbalance in the redox system. Studies have shown that inhibiting ferroptosis in intestinal epithelial cells can protect the intestinal mucosa. Targeted intervention in ferroptosis may be a new direction for the treatment of IBD. IBD is mainly treated with drugs, including corticosteroids, aminosalicylates, biologics, and immunomodulators, but drug resistance and adverse reactions are common. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has unique advantages such as low cost, low drug resistance, and fewer side effects, and has accumulated rich experience in the treatment of IBD. Scholars have confirmed that TCM can inhibit ferroptosis, and recent studies have shown that TCM can not only inhibit iron-dependent lipid peroxidation in intestinal cells but also enhance the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory abilities of intestinal mucosa, thus playing a role in the treatment of IBD. Increasing evidence suggests that TCM may treat IBD by interfering with ferroptosis. This article explores the relevance of TCM intervention in ferroptosis and the treatment of IBD, discusses the possible mechanisms of ferroptosis in IBD, and aims to provide a basis for the diagnosis and treatment of IBD. 
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
9.Prediction of isocitrate dehydrogenase status of glioma via diffusion tensor imaging parameters and clinical features
Yuxia LIANG ; Yu SHANG ; Yuhan REN ; Xiang LIU ; Chunying REN ; Ming ZHANG ; Chen NIU
Journal of Practical Radiology 2024;40(3):347-351
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective To noninvasively predict isocitrate dehydrogenase(IDH)status of glioma via combining imaging and clini-cal features before surgery,so as to provide basis for individualized clinical treatment decision.Methods A total of 47 patients with glioma confirmed by pathological and molecular genetic tests were included,including 20 with IDH mutant type and 27 with IDH wild type.After diffusion tensor imaging(DTI)scanning,fractional anisotropy(FA)and mean diffusivity(MD)values of tumor paren-chyma were calculated.Combining DTI parameters with MRI morphological features of tumor,blood neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio(NLR)and patient's age,binary logistic regression model was established to effectively predict IDH status of glioma patients before surgery.Results There were significant differences in FAmean/FANAWM,MDmin,NLR,tumor location and age between IDH mutant type and IDH wild type groups(P<0.05).The binary logistic regression model concluding,FAmean/FANAWM,MDmin,cystic degeneration,NLR and age,predicted IDH status of glioma with area under the curve(AUC)of 0.961 and 95%confidence interval(CI)of 0.914-1.00.Conclusion The regression model established via combining DTI,MRI morphological features and blood NLR has great performance in classifying IDH status of glioma,and can help predict IDH status noninvasively before surgery,so as to assist clinical individualized treatment.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
10.Effect of Qihuang Jianpi Zishen Granules on STAT3/mTOR Signaling Pathway in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Zhongfu TANG ; Chuanbing HUANG ; Lili CHENG ; Junjie CHEN ; Shuangshuang SHANG ; Ming LI ; Sidi LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(8):118-125
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			ObjectiveTo investigate the clinical efficacy of Qihuang Jianpi Zishen Granules in the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and its effect on the signal transducer and activator of tranSCription 3/mammalian target of rapamycin (STAT3/mTOR) signaling pathway, and to decipher the possible mechanism. MethodSixty female SLE patients who met the criteria in the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine from May 2022 to May 2023 were selected and randomized into a control group and an observation group (30 cases in each group). The control group was treated with prednisone acetate + hydroxychloroquine sulfate orally, and the observation group was additionally treated with Qihuang Jianpi Zishen granules. The treatment lasted for 8 weeks. The SLE disease activity (SLEDAI), TCM syndrome score, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), hypersensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), immune indexes [immunoglobulin G (IgG), C3, C4, CD4+, and CD8+], interleukin (IL)-17, IL-23, interferon (IFN)-γ, 24 h urinary protein (24 h PRO), serum creatinine (SCr), and expression of proteins [STAT3, phosphorylated (p)-STAT3, mTOR protein and STAT3,mTOR mRNA] in the STAT3/mTOR signaling pathway were determined before and after treatment. In addition, the adverse reactions were recorded. ResultAfter 8 weeks of treatment, the total response rate in the observation group was 93.33% (28/30), which was higher than that (70.00%, 21/30) in the control group (χ2=4.007, P<0.05). After treatment, both groups showed declined SLEDAI, TCM syndrome score, ESR, hs-CRP, IgG, CD8+, IL-17, IL-23, IFN-γ, 24 h PRO, SCr, and expression of proteins in the STAT3/mTOR pathway (P<0.01) and elevated levels of C3, C4, and CD4+ (P<0.01). Moreover, the observation group had lower SLEDAI, TCM syndrome score, ESR, hs-CRP, IgG, CD8+, IL-17, IL-23, IFN-γ, 24 h PRO, SCr, and expression of proteins in the STAT3/mTOR pathway (P<0.05, P<0.01) and higher levels of C3, C4, and CD4+ (P<0.05, P<0.01) than the control group after treatment. Neither group showed serious adverse reactions during the treatment period. ConclusionQihuang Jianpi Zishen Granules can ameliorate the inflammatory response, reduce the disease activity, and mitigate the kidney injury in SLE by inhibiting the STAT3/mTOR signaling pathway to regulate the immune function. 
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
            
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