1.Several important ethical issues concerning artificial general intelligence
Chinese Medical Ethics 2024;37(1):1-9
As an architecture for future artificial intelligence(AI)or strong AI,artificial general intelligence(AGI)inevitably raises a series of ethical issues.These issues include the subjectivity,safety,ethical responsibility and ethical enhancement issues,controllability,and socialization of AGI as an artificial autonomous moral system.All of these issues are important and directly related to the future survival and development of human beings.At a time when AGI has not yet coming true,humans have responsibilities to reflect philosophically and ethically on the issues it may lead to.
2.Analysis of factors influencing lymph node metastasis and prognosis of Siewert Ⅱ/Ⅲ esophagogastric junction adenocarcinoma
Wei MI ; Yidong HUANG ; Zhi ZHENG ; Xiaoye LIU ; Jie YIN ; Jun ZHANG
International Journal of Surgery 2024;51(5):307-314
Objective:To explore the factors influencing lymph node metastasis and prognosis in patients with Siewert type Ⅱ/Ⅲ adenocarcinoma of the esophagogastric junction (AEG).Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on clinical data of 239 patients with Siewert Type Ⅱ/Ⅲ adenocarcinoma of the esophagogastric junction who underwent surgical treatment at Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, from July 2013 to December 2022. Among them, there were 204 males and 35 females. The patients′ ages ranged from 27 to 83 years, with a mean age of 63.1 years. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 26.0 software, with categorical data presented as n(%) and compared using χ2 tests, corrected χ2 tests, or Fisher′s exact tests. Ordinal data were expressed as frequencies and percentages and compared using rank-sum tests. Multivariate analysis was conducted using Logistic regression, and survival analysis was performed using the Cox regression model. Follow-up was conducted every 6 months, with the last follow-up conducted in November 2023. Results:Multivariate analysis identified infiltration depth ( OR=0.038, 95% CI: 0.011-0.139, P<0.001), tumor deposit ( OR=0.101, 95% CI: 0.011-0.904, P=0.040) and intravascular cancer embolus ( OR=0.234, 95% CI: 0.108-0.507, P<0.001) as independent predictors of LNM. Lymph nodes No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 10, and 11 were more prone to metastasis in the abdominal cavity. Notably, Siewert Ⅲ AEG patients showed a higher metastatic rate in nodes No. 5 and No. 6 compared to Siewert Ⅱ. Mediastinal LNM was predominantly found in nodes No. 110 and No. 111 for Siewert Ⅱ AEG, with rates of 5.45% and 3.64%, respectively. A three-year survival analysis underscored LNM as a significant prognostic factor ( P=0.001). Conclusions:Siewert Ⅱ AEG patients should undergo removal of both celiac and mediastinal lymph nodes, specifically nodes No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 110, and 111. Dissection of nodes No. 5 and No. 6 is not indicated for these patients. In contrast, Siewert Ⅲ AEG patients do not require mediastinal LND, but pyloric lymphadenectomy for nodes No.5 and No.6 is essential. The presence of LNM is associated with poorer long-term prognosis. Perioperative chemotherapy may offer a survival advantage for AEG patients.
3.Study on mechanism of compound Banlangen Granules for epidemic encephalitis B, hepatitis and parotitis based on UPLC-MS/MS and network pharmacology
Yuwei XIE ; Zhiliang SUN ; Youtian DENG ; Yidong YANG ; Yuan LI ; Baoyi HONG ; Guocheng FU ; Yun WEI ; Haigang CHEN ; Pengfei YANG ; Suyun LU
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;46(9):1178-1186
Objective:To clarify the transitional components in the blood of compound Banlangen Granules; To explore the mechanism of drugs in the treatment of epidemic encephalitis B, hepatitis and parotitis.Methods:The transitional components in blood of compound Banlangen Granules were analyzed by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS). The regulatory targets and pathways of compound Banlangen Granules in the treatment of epidemic encephalitis B, hepatitis and parotitis were analyzed based on UPLC-MS/MS and network pharmacology.Results:A total of 9 blood components were identified, of which 8 were prototype components, including sucrose, o-aminobenzoic acid, uridine, adenosine, guanosine, indole-3-acetonitrile-2 murine-S-β-D-glucopyranoside and salicylic acid. Through network pharmacological analysis, it was concluded that compound Banlangen Granules may treat epidemic encephalitis B, hepatitis and parotitis by regulating lipid and atherosclerosis, insulin resistance, IL-17 and other signal pathways.Conclusion:The 9 blood components of compound Banlangen Granules may treat epidemic encephalitis B, hepatitis and parotitis by regulating lipid and atherosclerosis, insulin resistance, IL-17 and other signal pathways.
4.Expression of S100A7A in gastric cancer and its effect on proliferation and metastasis
Wushuang XIAO ; Linjie HONG ; Zhen YU ; Ping YANG ; Jieming ZHANG ; Siyang PENG ; Xiangyang WEI ; Yidong CHEN ; Side LIU ; Jide WANG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2024;40(10):1344-1350
Objective The objective of this study is to examine the expression level of the S100A7A protein in both gastric cancer tissues and cells,as well as to evaluate its impact on the malignant phenotype of gastric cancer(GC)cells.Methods Immunohistochemical assay was used to detect the expression characteristics of S100A7A in 21 gastric cancer tissues and their corresponding paracancerous tissues,as well as to investigate its correlation with gastric cancer clinicopathological factors.Gastric cancer cells were genetically modified to overex-press S100A7A through plasmid transfection.Subsequently,the impact of S100A7A on the proliferation,migra-tion,and invasion capacities of gastric cancer cells was assessed using cell proliferation assays(EdU assay and plate cloning assay)as well as cell migration and invasion assays(Transwell assay and scratch assay).Results The expression of S100A7A protein was higher in GC tissues than in paracancerous tissues;Overexpression of S100A7A may increase gastric cancer cell proliferation,migration,and invasion.Conclusion S100A7A is a possible oncogene in GC and is predicted to serve as a new diagnostic and therapeutic target for the disease.
5.Evaluation of the performance of systems for whole blood C-reactive protein detection: a multi-center study
Juan CHENG ; Huaiyuan LI ; Haipeng LIU ; Yuxin WANG ; Jin XU ; Shangyang SHE ; Wei QU ; Yidong WU ; Guixia LI ; Junmei YANG ; Liya MO ; Yun XIANG ; Jiangwei KE ; Liyue KUI ; Lei ZHENG ; Hongbing CHEN ; Zhili YANG ; Xin LYU ; Hong ZHANG ; Zhenhua TANG ; Lijuan MA ; Hongquan LUO ; Xiangyang LI ; Wenli ZHANG ; Hui JIA ; Huiming YE ; Lijun TIAN ; Qiuhui PAN
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2021;44(7):633-643
Objective:To explore the performance of the commonly used whole blood C-reactive protein (CRP) detection systems and give related recommendation on the performance requirements of detection systems.Methods:A total of 7 540 venous blood samples from 26 maternal, child and children′s hospitals were collected to conduct this multi-center study on the analytical performance of 5 commonly used whole blood CRP detection systems from March to April in 2019. The blank check, carryover, repeatability, intermediate precision, linearity, sample stability, influence of hematocrit/triglyceride/bilirubin, comparison with SIEMENS specific protein analyzer and trueness were evaluated. The 5 systems included BC-5390CRP autohematology analyzer, AstepPLUS specific protein analyzer, Ottoman-1000 Automated Specific Protein POCT Workstation, i-CHROMA Immunofluorometer equipment Reader and Orion QuikRead go detecting instrument. The 5 systems were labeled as a, b, c, d and e randomly.Results:Within the 5 systems, all values of blank check were less than 1.00 mg/L, the carryovers were lower than 1.00%. The repeatability of different ranges of CRP concentrations including 3.00-10.00, 10.00-30.00 and>30.00 mg/L were less than 10.00%, 6.00% and 5.00%, respectively, and the intermediate precision was less than 10.00%. The linearity correlation coefficients of the 5 systems were all above 0.975, while the slope was within 0.950-1.050. Whole blood samples were stable within 72 hours both at room temperature (18-25 ℃) and refrigerated temperature (2-8 ℃). The CRP results were rarely influenced by high triglyceride or bilirubin, except for the immmunoturbidimetric test based on microparticles coated with anti-human CRP F(ab) 2 fragments. When triglyceride was less than 15.46 mmol/L, the deviation of CRP was less than 10.00%. When bilirubin was less than 345.47 μmol/L, the deviation of CRP was less than 10.00%. CRP was more susceptible to Hct on the systems without Hct correction. The deviation of CRP between different Hct dilution concentration and 40% dilution concentration can reach as high as 67.48%. The correlation coefficients ( r) of 5 systems were all more than 0.975 in the range of 0-300.00 mg/L compared with Siemens specific protein analyzer. All systems passed the trueness verification using the samples with specified values of 12.89 and 30.60 mg/L. Conclusion:The performance of 5 systems can basically meet the clinical needs, but it is suggested that the whole blood CRP detection system without automatic Hct correction should be modified manually.
6.Predictive value of Tei index and plasma brain natriuretic peptide on long-term prognosis in patients with anterior myocardial infarction
Xuewei CHANG ; Shouyan ZHANG ; Huifang MA ; Liping TIAN ; Yidong WEI ; Jinghan WEI
Chongqing Medicine 2018;47(4):463-466
Objective To explore the predictive value of Tei index and plasma brain natriuretic peptide(BNP) on major adverse cardiovascular events(MACE) during long term follow up in the patients with anteriormyocardial infarction(MI).Methods A total of 238 patients with anterior MI were selected and divided into four groups according to the median of Tei index and BNP:G1 group(Tei≤0.66,BNP≤532.60 ng/mL,n=70),G2 group(Tei≤0.66,BNP>532.60 ng/mL,n=51),G3 group(Tei>0.66,BNP≤532.60 ng/mL,n=50) and G4 group(Tei>0.66,BNP>532.60 ng/mL,n=67).The follow up end was the MACE occurrence.Results There was a significant positive correlation between the Tei index and BNP(r=0.582,P=0.000).Tei entered the BNP regression equation(β=0.658,P<0.05).The MACE-free survival rate had no statistical difference among 4 groups(x2 =9.975,P=0.019).The Cox regression analysis showed that Tei index and BNP were the independent predictive factors for MACE.Tei combined with BNP had stronger predictive value to MACE(AUC=0.781,95CI:0.721-0.841,P=0.000),its sensitivity was 72.52% and specificity was 76.89%.Conclusion Tei combined with BNP has stronger predictive value for anterior MI during long term follow up.
7.Establishment and application of the demand-oriented service model for scientific research platforms in hospital
Gongwen LIANG ; Yuan LI ; Huixin LIU ; Lin YANG ; Wei-Dong YU ; Yidong NIU ; Yujun ZHANG ; Hua ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management 2018;31(4):241-244,253
Objective Promote the management and service of scientific research platforms and make sure their supporting role in hospital.Methods The demand of service object and service evaluation of scientific research platforms were obtained in Peking University People's Hospital,and the demand-oriented service mode for scientific research platforms was established and applied.Results With the implementation of this mode in hospital,the service strategies of scientific research platforms were optimized continuously,the awareness rate and service satisfaction were promoted in some extent.Conclusions This mode based on demand survey can promote the management and service of scientific research platforms in some extent and the better support and service can be provided for the sustainable development of scientific research in hospital.
8. Observation on intestinal viral shedding time of hand, foot and mouth disease induced by coxsackievirus A6
Shiyong ZHAO ; Juan WANG ; Shu TENG ; Jun ZHOU ; Xianyao LIN ; Wen SONG ; Yidong WU ; Yi WEI
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics 2017;55(5):369-372
Objective:
To observe the intestinal viral shedding time in patients with hand, food and mouth disease (HFMD) induced by coxsackievirus A6 (CA6).
Method:
Throat swab specimens and stool specimens of HFMD children were collected from those admitted to Hangzhou Children′s Hospital between May and October 2015, while fluorescence quantitative PCR was used to detect the viral load.Eeighteen cases of HFMD children were followed up, who were confirmed as CA6 infection via laboratory tests.Stool specimen was collected every 4-7 days, and fluorescence PCR was used for virus nucleic acid detection until the stool viral nucleic acids of infected children turned to be negative.The intestinal virus shedding time of CA6-infected HFMD was compared with the intestinal virus shedding time of 65 children with enterovirus 71 (EV71) infection and 44 children with coxsackievirus A16 (CA16) infection of the previous studies (from May to September 2012).
Result:
The median stool viral load was 25×105 copies/ml (55×104 copies/mL, 9×106 copies/ml) in CA6-infected children.The numbers of stool virus nucleic acid turning negative were 0 case, 4 cases, 9 cases, 3 cases and 2 cases in 18 children at 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th weeks. At 5th week, the stool virus nucleic acid of children in CA6 group all turned to be negative.The positive rates of stool virus nucleic acid in EV71 group and CA16 group at the 5th week, however, were 31% and 27% respectively.There were statistically significant differences in distribution of positive rate of stool virus nucleic acid between CA6 infected children with EV71 and CA16 infected children (χ2=13.894, 10.698,
9.Clinical analysis of acute renal failure caused by urinary calculi obstruction in infants under the age of 6 months
Yidong HUANG ; Li ZENG ; Xue MA ; Jie ZHANG ; Miao YUAN ; Lei KANG ; Wei SHAN ; Guizheng HUANG ; gang Lu HUANG
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2017;32(23):1793-1796
Objective To retrospectively summarize the diagnosis and treatment experience of acute renal failure caused by urinary calculi obstruction in infants under the age of 6 months in order to improve the level of treat-ment. Methods Between January 2010 and December 2014,15 infants under the age of 6 months with bilateral urinary tract calculi obstruction leading to acute renal failure were treated in West China Hospital,Sichuan University. All cases were Tibetan(10 males,5 females). The ages ranged from 1 month 15 days to 5 months 24 days. The weights ranged from 3. 5 to 7. 0 kg. The clinical characteristics,treatment and clinical outcome were analyzed. Results A total of 9 infants(5 males,4 females)were assessed to be able to tolerate general anesthesia surgery and received positive conservative treatment before operation,and obstruction relief within 6 hours of admission. Six infants (5 males, 1 female)with serious internal milieu disorder,pneumonia,and shock,were assessed as critical cases,who could not tolerate general anesthesia surgery temporarily. Under the emergency blood purification support,they received anti -infection,spasmolysis,rehydration,to correct the internal milieu disorder and obstruction relief within 12 hours of admis-sion. Serum potassium,creatinine returned to normal 12 - 48 hours after obstruction relief. Stone specimens were obtained from 5 cases,and the stone compositions were calcium oxalate stone in 3 cases,calcium oxalate and carbonate apatite mixed stone in 2 cases. A total of 13 cases need further urolithiasis treatment. Conclusions The infants under the age of 6 months with bilateral urinary tract calculi obstruction are more severe with more complications. The emergency treatment principle is to save lives,then relieve the obstruction;surgery should be as brief as possible,since removing the stones is not the primary purpose. If the infants are in critical,life - threatening circumstances,and cannot tolerate general anesthesia surgery,the blood purification will be helpful to gain time and create conditions for treatment.
10.Correlation Study Between Insulin Resistance and Coronary Collateral Circulation in Patients With Impaired Glucose Tolerance
Xuewei CHANG ; Chunguang QIU ; Shouyan ZHANG ; Huifang MA ; Liping TIAN ; Yidong WEI ; Jinghan WEI
Chinese Circulation Journal 2016;31(9):854-857
Objective: To study the relationship between insulin resistance (IR) and coronary collateral circulation in patients with impaired glucose tolerance (IGT). Methods: A total of 227 patients with coronary angiography (CAG) were studied. There were 131 patients with male gender and the average patient’s age was (53.2 ± 11.0) years. IR (HOMA2-IR) index was measured by HOMA2 method, the severity level of coronary stenosis was assessed by Gensini scoring system, collateral circulation condition was determined by Rentrop classiifcation. 187 IGT patients were divided into 4 groups: Rentrop 0 group,n=55, Rentrop 1 group,n=42, Rentrop 2 group,n=39 and Rentrop 3 group,n=51; in addition, Control group,n=40 patients with normal glucose tolerance and coronary stenosis<50%. Results: Compared with Control group, all patients in 4 Rentrop groups had increased 2h-PBG, HbA1c, HOMA2-IR and Gensini score, while decreased fasting insulin (FINS), allP<0.05. Compared with Rentrop 3 group and Rentrop 2 group, the patients in Rentrop 1 group and Rentrop 0 group had elevated 2h-PBG, HbA1c, HOMA2-IR and Gensini score, while Rentrop 0 group had reduced FINS, allP<0.05. Multivariable regression analysis showed that HOMA2-IR index (R=0.518,P<0.05), HbA1c (R=1.916, P<0.05), 2h-PBG (R=2.130,P<0.05) and FINS (R=1.547,P<0.05) might be related to the severity of coronary stenosis. Binary regression analysis indicated that poor collateral circulation (the patients in Rentrop 0 group and Rentrop 1 group) was related to HOMA2-IR index (OR=1.679, 95% CI 1.101-2.558,P=0.016). Conclusion: HOMA2-IR index could be signiifcantly higher in patients with IGT combining chronic coronary occlusion. IR was the independent risk factor for the severity of coronary stenosis and coronary collateral formation.

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