1.Bibliometric Analysis of Forensic Human Remains Identification Literature from 1991 to 2022
Ji-Wei MA ; Ping HUANG ; Ji ZHANG ; Hai-Xing YU ; Yong-Jie CAO ; Xiao-Tong YANG ; Jian XIONG ; Huai-Han ZHANG ; Yong CANG ; Ge-Fei SHI ; Li-Qin CHEN
Journal of Forensic Medicine 2024;40(3):245-253
Objective To describe the current state of research and future research hotspots through a metrological analysis of the literature in the field of forensic anthropological remains identification re-search.Methods The data retrieved and extracted from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC),the core database of the Web of Science information service platform (hereinafter referred to as "WoS"),was used to analyze the trends and topic changes in research on forensic identification of human re-mains from 1991 to 2022.Network visualisation of publication trends,countries (regions),institutions,authors and topics related to the identification of remains in forensic anthropology was analysed using python 3.9.2 and Gephi 0.10.Results A total of 873 papers written in English in the field of forensic anthropological remains identification research were obtained.The journal with the largest number of publications was Forensic Science International (164 articles).The country (region) with the largest number of published papers was China (90 articles).Katholieke Univ Leuven (Netherlands,21 articles) was the institution with the largest number of publications.Topic analysis revealed that the focus of forensic anthropological remains identification research was sex estimation and age estimation,and the most commonly studied remains were teeth.Conclusion The volume of publications in the field of forensic anthropological remains identification research has a distinct phasing.However,the scope of both international and domestic collaborations remains limited.Traditionally,human remains identifica-tion has primarily relied on key areas such as the pelvis,skull,and teeth.Looking ahead,future re-search will likely focus on the more accurate and efficient identification of multiple skeletal remains through the use of machine learning and deep learning techniques.
2.Clinical Dominant Diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Series of Youth Salon Seminars for Clinical Dominant Diseases Held by China Association of Chinese Medicine
Zhanfeng YAN ; Lingbo KONG ; Jingshang WANG ; Baoli LIU ; Yuan XU ; Yingke LIU ; Ping WANG ; Cang ZHANG ; Weijing LIU ; Dawei ZOU ; Guowang YANG ; Demin LI ; Jiang CHEN ; Mei MO ; Yong ZHU ; Bin WANG ; Xiaoxiao ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(1):202-208
The discussion and research on the clinical dominant diseases of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) have attracted increasing attention. Through approaches including modern technology, evidence-based medical methods, and multi-disciplinary treatment, we should construct a sound TCM inheritance and innovation system, establish a collaborative innovation mechanism, and integrate major research projects, striving to make breakthroughs in TCM theory, methodology, standards, and regulation system, promoting the scientific and technological progress of TCM, and thereby improving its curative effect. The China Association of Chinese Medicine (CACM) carried out a series of youth salon seminars for clinical dominant diseases in TCM, discussing and sorting out the advantages of the dominant diseases in clinical diagnosis and treatment of TCM and integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine in specific diseases or fields. Authoritative experts in the industry were invited to give comment and guidance to form a report. Centering on clinical research of dominant diseases, thematic research was carried out in the aspects of practice, human experience-based evidence, and transformation path. Through the systematic study of the dominant diseases, the advantages of TCM in different stages of disease treatment were excavated to constantly improve the prevention and treatment ability of TCM and carry forward the advancement of TCM theory and practice. At the same time, the communication and understanding between traditional Chinese and western medicine were improved, laying the foundation for the further formation of industry guidelines or consensus and comprehensive promotion. These seminars are expected to provide references for the development of policy planning, clinical diagnosis and treatment, health economy, and social services in TCM and lay the foundation for the formation of a new modern diagnosis and treatment system with Chinese characteristics.
3.Gene Mutation and Clinical Characteristics of Patients with Acute Leukemia.
Jie YANG ; Yong-Bin YANG ; Rui-Cang WANG ; Jing-Yue LIU ; Yan LI ; Jun YUAN ; Jie LI ; Xiao-Xia ZHANG ; Xiao-Han GAO ; Hong-Ling HAO
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2022;30(6):1693-1699
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the characteristics of gene mutation, clinical characteristics and significance in acute leukemia (AL) patients.
METHODS:
The clinical data of 102 AL patients in Hebei General Hospital from September 2016 to September 2020 were collected and analyzed retrospectively, including the characteristics of gene mutation, age, peripheral blood cells, bone marrow blasts, leukemia subtypes and myeloperoxidase (MPO).
RESULTS:
The total gene mutation rate was 87.25% (89/102) in all 102 patients. A total of 275 gene mutations were detected, with an average of 2.70 gene mutations per patient. The most frequent mutations of 102 patients were as follows: CEBPA (6.91%), NPM1 and ASXL1(6.18%), TET2 (5.82%), DNMT3A (5.45%), IDH2 and FLT3-ITD (5.09%). Gene mutations often occurred simultaneously. CEBPA mutation occurred in 10 cases of M2 subtype, while TET2 mutation occurred in 9 cases of M2 subtype. Among the most common gene mutations in MPO low expression group, mutation rates of NPM1, DNMT3A, IDH2, SF related gene mutation and RUNX1 were significantly different than those in MPO high expression group (all P<0.05). Univariate analysis showed that age, NPM1, DNMT3A and FLT3-ITD had significant effects on leukocyte level. Logistic regression analysis showed that patients with positive NPM1 mutations may had higher leukocyte levels (p=0.038), and those with positive DNMT3A mutations may had higher platelet levels (p=0.042).
CONCLUSION
The incidence of gene mutation in patients with AL is high, and it often occurs simultaneously. CEBPA and TET2 gene mutations are more common in M2 subtype. In patients with MPO low expression, the most common gene mutations are NPM1, DNMT3A and IDH2. AL patients with NPM1 gene mutation had higher white blood cell levels, while with DNMT3A gene mutation had higher platelet levels.
Humans
;
Retrospective Studies
;
Leukemia
;
Mutation
4.Obstetric Diseases Responding Specifically to Traditional Chinese Medicine
Jing-shang WANG ; Xiao-wei LIU ; Xin WANG ; Lan-zhong GUO ; Yu-qin LAI ; Jun ZHAO ; Jun-qin HE ; Xue-juan JIANG ; Ying-dong HE ; Zhan LI ; Dong YANG ; Yu-long DING ; Ying WU ; Wei GAO ; Shu-zhen GUO ; Cang ZHANG ; Yong ZHU ; Si-qi GUAN ; Xiao-xiao ZHANG ; Rui-hua ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2021;27(20):206-218
In recent years, with the change in life style, social environment, and national childbearing policy, the proportion of high-risk pregnant women has increased significantly, triggering the spectrum of obstetric diseases to constantly change, which has brought new challenges to the diagnosis and treatment of obstetrics. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been proved effective in dealing with a variety of obstetric diseases, and various treatment methods are available, which can serve as alternative means for solving refractory obstetric diseases. However, most obstetric clinicians are currently less aware of the therapeutic effects of TCM, which has significantly hindered its participation in clinical treatment. Therefore, the China Association of Chinese Medicine (CACM) organized the outstanding young obstetricians of TCM and western medicine to discuss 15 obstetric diseases responding specifically to TCM or integrated TCM and western medicine, including hyperemesis gravidarum, threatened abortion, ectopic gestation, cough during pregnancy, pregnancy-induced hypertension syndrome, maternal-fetal ABO incompatibility, postpartum hypogalactia, residual pregnancy tissue in uterine cavity, puerperal infection, pantalgia after childbirth, hematoma/undesirable healing after caesarean section, postpartum urinary retention, ileus after cesarean section, pelvic floor dysfunction, and postnatal depression. The suggestions for their treatment with TCM or integrated TCM and western medicine were also proposed, aiming to provide patients with effective and personalized treatments in clinical practice and improve the diagnosis and treatment effects of obstetric diseases, thus benefiting the public. At the same time, more obstetrical clinicians are expected to understand the therapeutic effects and advantages of TCM and draw on the strengths of both TCM and western, thereby promoting the establishment of an obstetric diagnosis and treatment system with Chinese characteristics.
5.The epidemiological characteristics and the source of infection of reemerge human rabies from 2012 to 2017 in Qinghai
Li-li XU ; Hua-yi ZHANG ; Hua-xiang RAO ; You-ju LEI ; Yong-hong LI ; Jin-hua ZHAO ; Hai-lan CAO ; Hua-xiang FENG ; Yan SHI ; Gui-xiang LIU ; Sheng-cang ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Disease Control & Prevention 2019;23(6):690-693,699
Objective To understand the epidemic situation and the source of infection of the reemerge human rabies in Qinghai. Methods We collected the data on human rabies and the data on the cases of multi- victims bitten by the identical dog, and also the laboratory data of the nucleoprotein ( N) gene of rabies virus from the samples which were detected by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and direct immunofluorescence assay (DFA) from 2012 to 2017, to describe the epidemiological characteristics of human rabies and the prevalence of rabies virus in host animals, and to explore the source of infection of reemerge human rabies. Results A total of 7 human cases were reported in 2012-2017 in Qinghai province, among which 1 was bitted by wolf, 2 were bitted by stray dogs, 3 were bitted by domestic dogs which injured by stray dogs or wolfs. A total of 892 canine brain tissue samples were collected, from which 46 positive samples were detected with the positive rate of 5.16% (95% CI:3.70%-6.61%). The positive samples were collected from the nomadic region, which were consistent had the location of the human rabies. The samples collected from the cases of multi-victims bitten by the identical dog/animal had the positive rate of 73.08%, and 4 out of 7 human rabies were exposed to the cases of multi-victims bitten by the identical dog/animal. Genetic sequencing of the rabies virus detected from canine brain tissue samples were belong to China IV lineage, which was closely related to the Arctic clade. Conclusions The reemerging rabies happened in nomadic region of Qinghai province could be a consequence of spillover from wildlife especially from wolfs. The better surveillance system covering the human, livestock and wildlife should be set up to mitigate the rabies virus spread from the wildlife.
6.Study on geographical variation of medicinal ingredients contents in Scutellaria baicalensis from different provenances.
Yong-Jie LI ; Rong-Xiu LIU ; Wen-Cang TIAN ; Xue-Sen WANG ; Zhi-Yan HOU ; Lei MENG ; Guo-Hu SONG ; Xue-Wen ZHANG ; Sheng-Li WEI
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2018;43(13):2664-2669
In order to investigate the genetic difference on medicinal components of Scutellaria baicalensis from different provenances on the genetic difference, the S. baicalensis provenance tests were arranged by randomized block design.Excavating the crude drugs that have been growing for three years, with the same drying process, the content of baicalin, baicalein, wogonoside, wogonin and laminarin A in S. baicalensis were detected by HPLC, and then the data were analyzed. The results indicated that the content of baicalin in different provenances of S. baicalensis was significantly different (<0.05), while the variation of baicalein reached extremely significant level (<0.01). Cluster analysis showed that if the distance was divided by 5.0, the provenances in Chengde, Hebei province were divided into two independent populations, while the other two populations had large geographic spans. The results show that the significant geographical variations exist in the content of medicinal components in S. baicalensis. The study laid a theoretical foundation of provenance selection of S. baicalensis.
7.Genotype, environment and their interactions of functional components in Rheum palmatum.
Lei MENG ; Hui-Juan HU ; Tong SHANG ; Wen-Cang TIAN ; Ming-Ming ZHANG ; Yong-Jie LI ; Li LI ; Sheng-Li WEI
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2018;43(12):2495-2502
Eight kinds of provenance of Rheum palmatum collected from 4 provinces Sichuan, Ningxia, Gansu, Shannxi as test materials, which were transplanted under 3 different environments by using complete randomized block design with three replicates. The contents of the chemical components was determined by HPLC. This study aimed at analyzing the effect of genotype, environment and their interactions on the 4 kinds of functional components (phenolic acids, bianthrone, free anthraquinones and combined anthraquinones) in 14 kinds of active components of R. palmatum, in order to provide a theoretical basis for the selection of cultivated R. palmatum in high quality producing area and excellent provenance. The functional components of R. palmatum were influenced by genotype and environment. The content of phenolic acids was mainly influenced by environment, and the other three kinds of functional components were affected by environment and their interactions. The proportion of environment was larger. The cultivation quality of R. palmatum should give priority to environment, then choose a provenance. Sichuan may be beneficial in accumulation of free anthraquinones in R. palmatum, Gansu may facilitate the binding of combined anthraquinone, phenolic acids and bianthrone content. Preliminary inference based on the content and proportion of efficacy components, P2 could be potential special medicinal germplasm that have function of heat-clearing and detoxifying drugs. P6 could be potential special medicinal germplasm that activate blood circulation to dissipate blood stasis. P7 and P1 could all be potential specialmedicinal germplasms that exist diarrhea attack characters. The results of this study have important guiding significance for the production of rhubarb precision medicinal materials.
8.Application of WAIS-RC short forms and adult intelligence disability scale in mental impairment assessment.
Yan-Xia PANG ; Jian ZHANG ; Cheng-Long YANG ; Yong CANG ; Xue-Ling WANG
Journal of Forensic Medicine 2011;27(3):189-192
OBJECTIVE:
Study on the application of WAIS-RC short forms and adult intelligence disability scale in mental impairment assessment.
METHODS:
Mental impairment assessment cases between July 2009 and March 2011 in judicial appraisal institute of Taizhou University were collected. Assessment results obtained with the WAIS-RC short forms and adult intelligence disability scale were compared with the experts assessing conclusions and analyzed using SPSS 11.5 software.
RESULTS:
Assessment results with the two scales did not fully comply with the expert's conclusions, with reliability coefficient were 0.785 and 0.940 respectively, correlation coefficient were 0.850 and 0.922 respectively.
CONCLUSION
The intelligence assessment was influenced by many factors. When the appraised individuals had nerve dysfunction and mild intelligence disability or mental disorders, the two scales should be used together. When the appraised individuals had moderate intelligence disability or mental disorders, adult intelligence disability scale had advantage.
Accidents, Traffic
;
Adolescent
;
Adult
;
Aged
;
Aged, 80 and over
;
Brain Injuries/complications*
;
Disability Evaluation
;
Expert Testimony
;
Female
;
Forensic Psychiatry
;
Humans
;
Intellectual Disability/psychology*
;
Intelligence
;
Male
;
Mental Disorders/psychology*
;
Middle Aged
;
Reproducibility of Results
;
Severity of Illness Index
;
Wechsler Scales/statistics & numerical data*
;
Young Adult
9.Hyperbaric oxygen therapy in rabbits after explosive brain injury: a MRS and DWI study
Yan-Yan YANG ; Jia-Chuan LIU ; Yong-Ming ZHANG ; Wen-Jiang SUN ; Hong TANG ; Zhen-Shan HUANG ; Bing-Cang LI ; Liang-Chao ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2011;10(1):33-36
Objective To evaluate the role of magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) and diffusion-weighted MRI (DWI) in detecting regional cerebral metabolic changes and changes of water molecular motion in rabbits after explosive brain injury at different time points of injury after being treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Methods Ninety New Zealand white rabbits were divided into control group, trauma group and hyperbaric oxygen treatment group. The injured models in the later 2 groups were established using 600 mg TNT equivalent of paper detonators in the rabbit brain at the top of 6.5 cm vertical distance. Rabbits in the trauma group and hyperbaric oxygen treatment group were sub-divided into 1, 3, 7, 14 and 21 d treatment groups, respectively. The survival of these rabbits was observed at these time points. Hyperbaric oxygen treatments lasting for 1, 3, 7, 14 and 21 d were given to each hyperbaric oxygen treatment sub-groups, respectively. Performance under MRS was detected and dynamic changes of N-acetylaspartate (NAA)/creatine (Cr) ratio and NAA/choline(Cho)+Cr value were observed with MRS. DWI was employed to detect the dynamic changes of apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values. Results The NAA/Cr ratio in the trauma group markedly decreased right after the injury and slightly rose 7 d after the injury. Compared with that in the trauma group, the NAA/Cr ratio in the hyperbaric oxygen treatment group was significantly increased (P<0.05). The NAA/Cho+Cr value in the trauma group was markedly decreased right after the injury, while that in the hyperbaric oxygen treatment group was obviously increased as compared with that in the trauma group (P<0.05). ADC values in the region of interest of the trauma group was decreased after 1 d of treatment and gradually increased after 3 d of treatment; the ADC values in the hyperbaric oxygen treatment group was obviously higher than those in the trauma group (P<0.05). Conclusion Hyperbaric oxygen might improve the prognosis by improving local metabolism of neurons, inhibiting brain edema, and enhancing local gliosis repair;, ultra-early intervention (within one week of injury) may be much favorable for animals/patients after explosive brain injury.
10.Expression of estrogen receptor α in hepatitis B-related hepatocellular carcinoma and its clinical significance.
Sheng-jin HAN ; Ge-liang XU ; Wei-dong JIA ; Yong-cang WANG ; Jian-sheng LI ; Jin-liang MA ; Wei-hua REN ; Yong-sheng GE ; Wen-bin LIU ; Chuan-hai ZHANG ; Wei WANG
Chinese Journal of Surgery 2010;48(24):1875-1880
OBJECTIVETo investigate the expression and its clinical significance of estrogen receptor (ERα) and phosphorylated estrogen receptor (p-ERα) in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma. The associations between ERα, p-ERα and IL-6 were also analyzed.
METHODSImmunohistochemistry was used to detect the expression of ERα, p-ERα and IL-6 in tumor tissues from 77 cases with hepatocellular carcinoma. The relations between ERα and the clinical pathological parameters and prognosis were also analyzed.
RESULTSThe positive rates of ERα, p-ERα and IL-6 in hepatocellular carcinoma were 39.0% (30/77), 45.4% (35/77) and 72.7% (56/77), respectively. The expression of ERα and p-ERα were negatively correlated with the expression of IL-6 (r=-0.468, P<0.01; r=-0.370, P<0.01, respectively). The positive rate of ERα in patients with tumor size≤5 cm, serum level of alpha-fetoprotein<400 µg/L, with complete encapsulation and non-microvascular invasion was significantly higher than those with tumor size>5 cm, serum level of alpha-fetoprotein≥400 µg/L, non-complete encapsulation and with microvascular invasion (all P<0.05). The overall survival rates of ERα-positive and ERα-negative patients were 66.7% and 23.4% (P<0.05). And the disease-free survival rates of ERα-positive and ERα-negative patients were 83.3% and 57.4% (P<0.05).
CONCLUSIONSThe tumor biological features of ERα-positive patients are better than that of ERα-negative patients. The role of ERα in hepatocellular carcinoma may be related to IL-6 level.
Adult ; Aged ; Carcinoma, Hepatocellular ; metabolism ; pathology ; Estrogen Receptor alpha ; metabolism ; Female ; Hepatitis B ; metabolism ; pathology ; Humans ; Interleukin-6 ; metabolism ; Kaplan-Meier Estimate ; Liver Neoplasms ; metabolism ; pathology ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Phosphorylation ; Prognosis ; Proportional Hazards Models ; Young Adult

Result Analysis
Print
Save
E-mail