1.Pregnancy and the disease recurrence of patients previously treated for differentiated thyroid cancer: A systematic review and meta analysis
Rui SHAN ; Xin LI ; Ming TAO ; Wucai XIAO ; Jing CHEN ; Fang MEI ; Shibing SONG ; Bangkai SUN ; Chunhui YUAN ; Zheng LIU
Chinese Medical Journal 2024;137(5):547-555
Background::Differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) is commonly diagnosed in women of child-bearing age, but whether pregnancy influences the prognosis of DTC remains controversial. This study aimed to summarize existing evidence regarding the association of pregnancy with recurrence risk in patients previously treated for DTC.Methods::We searched PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane, and Scopus based on the prespecified protocol registered at PROSPERO (CRD42022367896). After study selection, two researchers independently extracted data from the included studies. For quantitative data synthesis, we used random-effects meta-analysis models to pool the proportion of recurrence (for pregnant women only) and odds ratio (OR; comparing the risk of recurrence between the pregnancy group and the nonpregnancy group), respectively. Then we conducted subgroup analyses to explore whether risk of recurrence differed by response to therapy status or duration of follow-up time. We also assessed quality of the included studies.Results::A total of ten studies were included. The sample size ranged from 8 to 235, with participants’ age at pregnancy or delivery ranging from 28 to 35 years. The follow-up time varied from 0.1 to 36.0 years. The pooled proportion of recurrence in all pregnant patients was 0.13 (95% confidence intervals [CI]: 0.06-0.25; I2: 0.58). Among six included studies reporting response to therapy status before pregnancy, we observed a trend for increasingly higher risk of recurrence from excellent, indeterminate, and biochemically incomplete to structurally incomplete response to therapy ( Ptrend <0.05). The pooled risk of recurrence in the pregnancy group showed no evidence of a significant difference from that in the nonpregnancy group (OR: 0.75; 95% CI: 0.45-1.23; I2: 0). The difference in follow-up time (below/above five years) was not associated with either the proportion of recurrence in all pregnant patients ( P >0.05) or the OR of recurrence in studies with a comparison group ( P >0.05). Two included studies that focused on patients with distant metastasis also did not show a significant difference in disease recurrence between pregnancy and nonpregnancy groups (OR: 0.51 [95% CI: 0.14-1.87; I2: 59%]). Conclusion::In general, pregnancy appears to have a minimal association with the disease recurrence of DTC with initial treatment. Clinicians should pay more attention to progression of DTC among pregnant women with biochemical and/or structural persistence.Registration::PROSPERO, https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/; No. CRD42022367896.
2.A retrospective study on iRoot BP Plus full pulpotomy for primary molars with partial irreversible pulpitis
Xiaoyan HU ; Chunhui ZHAO ; Lu WANG ; Zheng ZHANG ; Fan YANG ; Hongyan ZHANG
West China Journal of Stomatology 2024;42(2):242-248
Objective This study aimed to observe the outcomes of iRoot BP Plus full pulpotomy in primary molars with partial irreversible pulpitis retrospectively.Methods Collect 102 cases of primary molars with partial irreversible pulpitis undergoing iRoot BP Plus full pulpotomy from January 2019 to August 2023,with a follow-up period of 24-47 months.Based on the presence of irreversible pulpitis symptoms before surgery,the included cases will be divided into asymptomatic group(n=53)and symptomatic group(n=49).Observe the clinical and imaging success rates of both groups.Results Clinical success rates were 96.2%and 97.9%in asymptomatic and symptomatic groups,and ra-diographic success rates were 96.2%and 93.9%respec-tively.Conclusion iRoot BP Plus full pulpotomy can be used for the treatment of primary molars with partial irreversible pulpitis under an enhanced pulpotomy protocol.
3.Advances in neoadjuvant endocrine therapy for hormone receptor-positive/HER-2-negative breast cancer
Bi ZHAO ; Zheng CHUNHUI ; Wang XUE'ER ; Wang YONGSHENG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2024;51(18):963-967
Hormone receptor-positive/HER-2-negative(HR+/HER2-)breast cancer exhibits low sensitivity to neoadjuvant chemotherapy(NCT);with minimal benefits observed from NCT.Neoadjuvant endocrine therapy(NET)achieves a clinical response comparable to that of NCT,but with lower toxicity.In addition,CDK4/6 inhibitors have changed the treatment landscape of HR+/HER2-breast cancer,raising new clinical challenges in the selection of the most effective endocrine therapies.In clinical practice,adaptive research designs should be adop-ted based on tumor biology,therapeutic efficacy,and tumor burden.In addition,optimizing treatment strategies and performing precise treatment is important.In this review,we discuss the application value of NET,efficacy evaluating and predicting methods,and potential NET-based combination therapies to provide reference information regarding the treatment of HR+/HER2-breast cancer for clinicians.
4.Chinese expert consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic supraorbital fissure syndrome (version 2024)
Junyu WANG ; Hai JIN ; Danfeng ZHANG ; Rutong YU ; Mingkun YU ; Yijie MA ; Yue MA ; Ning WANG ; Chunhong WANG ; Chunhui WANG ; Qing WANG ; Xinyu WANG ; Xinjun WANG ; Hengli TIAN ; Xinhua TIAN ; Yijun BAO ; Hua FENG ; Wa DA ; Liquan LYU ; Haijun REN ; Jinfang LIU ; Guodong LIU ; Chunhui LIU ; Junwen GUAN ; Rongcai JIANG ; Yiming LI ; Lihong LI ; Zhenxing LI ; Jinglian LI ; Jun YANG ; Chaohua YANG ; Xiao BU ; Xuehai WU ; Li BIE ; Binghui QIU ; Yongming ZHANG ; Qingjiu ZHANG ; Bo ZHANG ; Xiangtong ZHANG ; Rongbin CHEN ; Chao LIN ; Hu JIN ; Weiming ZHENG ; Mingliang ZHAO ; Liang ZHAO ; Rong HU ; Jixin DUAN ; Jiemin YAO ; Hechun XIA ; Ye GU ; Tao QIAN ; Suokai QIAN ; Tao XU ; Guoyi GAO ; Xiaoping TANG ; Qibing HUANG ; Rong FU ; Jun KANG ; Guobiao LIANG ; Kaiwei HAN ; Zhenmin HAN ; Shuo HAN ; Jun PU ; Lijun HENG ; Junji WEI ; Lijun HOU
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2024;40(5):385-396
Traumatic supraorbital fissure syndrome (TSOFS) is a symptom complex caused by nerve entrapment in the supraorbital fissure after skull base trauma. If the compressed cranial nerve in the supraorbital fissure is not decompressed surgically, ptosis, diplopia and eye movement disorder may exist for a long time and seriously affect the patients′ quality of life. Since its overall incidence is not high, it is not familiarized with the majority of neurosurgeons and some TSOFS may be complicated with skull base vascular injury. If the supraorbital fissure surgery is performed without treatment of vascular injury, it may cause massive hemorrhage, and disability and even life-threatening in severe cases. At present, there is no consensus or guideline on the diagnosis and treatment of TSOFS that can be referred to both domestically and internationally. To improve the understanding of TSOFS among clinical physicians and establish standardized diagnosis and treatment plans, the Skull Base Trauma Group of the Neurorepair Professional Committee of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association, Neurotrauma Group of the Neurosurgery Branch of the Chinese Medical Association, Neurotrauma Group of the Traumatology Branch of the Chinese Medical Association, and Editorial Committee of Chinese Journal of Trauma organized relevant experts to formulate Chinese expert consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic supraorbital fissure syndrome ( version 2024) based on evidence of evidence-based medicine and clinical experience of diagnosis and treatment. This consensus puts forward 12 recommendations on the diagnosis, classification, treatment, efficacy evaluation and follow-up of TSOFS, aiming to provide references for neurosurgeons from hospitals of all levels to standardize the diagnosis and treatment of TSOFS.
5.Effect mechanism investigation of herb-partitioned moxibustion on relieving colon inflammation in Crohn disease rats based on neutrophil extracellular traps
Chi LU ; Jing XU ; Yuan LU ; Luyi WU ; Chunhui BAO ; Zhe MA ; Rui ZHONG ; Zhaoqin WANG ; Kexin SUN ; Handan ZHENG ; Zhijun WENG ; Yan HUANG ; Huangan WU ; Yanping YANG
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2024;22(3):173-183
Objective:To explore the mechanism of herb-partitioned moxibustion in relieving rat intestinal inflammation by focusing on the neutrophil extracellular traps(NETs)in Crohn disease(CD)development. Methods:Rats were randomly divided into a normal group,a model group,a herb-partitioned moxibustion group,and a mesalazine group.The CD rat model was prepared with 2,4,6-trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid except for rats in the normal group.Rats in the normal group and model group did not receive any treatment but had the same fixation as the other groups.Rats in the herb-partitioned moxibustion group received herb-partitioned moxibustion at Qihai(CV6)and bilateral Tianshu(ST25).Rats in the mesalazine group received intragastric administration of mesalazine enteric-coated tablets.The general situation of rats in each group was recorded,and the histopathological changes in the colon were observed and scored by hematoxylin-eosin staining.The serum concentrations of NETs DNA(NETs-DNA),neutrophil elastase(NE)-DNA,and myeloperoxidase(MPO)-DNA were detected by ABC enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay,and the citrullinated histone 3(citH3),MPO,and NE protein and mRNA expression levels in rat colon tissue were observed by immunofluorescence and real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction. Results:Compared with the normal group,the mucosal ulcer reached the muscularis,the epithelium was incomplete,the goblet cells decreased obviously with significant inflammatory cell infiltration in the colon;the colonic mucosa damage index(CMDI)score increased significantly(P<0.01);the serum NETs-DNA,NE-DNA,and MPO-DNA concentrations increased(P<0.05);the NE,citH3,and MPO protein and mRNA expression in the colonic tissue increased significantly in the model group(P<0.01 or P<0.05).Compared with the model group,the mucosal epithelium in the herb-partitioned moxibustion group and the mesalazine group was repaired and the goblet cells increased with a few infiltrating inflammatory cells in the colon;the CMDI score decreased(P<0.01);the serum NETs-DNA,NE-DNA,and MPO-DNA concentrations decreased(P<0.05);the NE,citH3,and MPO protein and mRNA expression in the colonic tissue was down-regulated(P<0.01 or P<0.05). Conclusion:Herb-partitioned moxibustion reduced the serum NETs complex and inhibited the protein and mRNA expression of NETs complex in the colon tissue,which may be one mechanism of herb-partitioned moxibustion in relieving colon mucosal inflammation in CD.
6.Neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio at admission predicts hemorrhagic transformation after intravenous thrombolysis in patients with acute ischemic stroke
Yafang REN ; Shiru ZHENG ; Bing LIU ; Chunhui WANG ; Wenfei FAN ; Shengqi FU ; Shuling ZHANG
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2023;31(6):418-423
Objective:To investigate the risk factors for hemorrhagic transformation (HT) after intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS), and the predictive value of Neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR).Methods:Consecutive patients with AIS received IVT in Zhengzhou People’s Hospital from January 2021 to December 2022 were retrospectively enrolled. HT was defined as no intracranial hemorrhage was found on the first imaging examination after admission, and new intracranial hemorrhage was found on the imaging examination 24 h after IVT or when symptoms worsened. sHT was defined as HT and the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score increased by ≥4 compared to admission or required surgical treatment such as intubation and decompressive craniectomy. The baseline clinical and laboratory data of the patients were collected, and NLR, lymphocyte to monocyte ratio (LMR), and platelet to neutrophil ratio (PNR) were calculated. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to identify the independent predictors of HT and sHT, and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to analyze the predictive value of NLR for HT and sHT after IVT. Results:A total of 196 patients were included (age 65.37±13.10 years, 124 males [63.3%]). The median baseline NIHSS score was 4 (interquartile range: 2-10). Twenty patients (10.2%) developed HT, and 12 (6.1%) developed sHT. Univariate analysis showed that there were statistically significant differences in age, baseline NIHSS score, creatinine, NLR, and stroke etiology type between the HT group and the non-HT group (all P<0.05); there were statistically significant differences in age, NLR, PNR, creatinine, baseline NIHSS score, and stroke etiological type between the sHT group and the non-sHT group (all P<0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that NLR was an independent predictor of HT (odds ratio [ OR] 1.375, 95% confidence interval [ CI] 1.132-1.670; P=0.001) and sHT ( OR 1.647, 95% CI 1.177-2.304; P=0.004) after IVT. The ROC curve analysis showed that the area under the curve for predicting HT by NLR was 0.683 (95% CI 0.533-0.833; P=0.007), the optimal cutoff value was 5.78, the sensitivity and specificity were 55.0% and 84.1%, respectively. The area under the curve for predicting sHT by NLR was 0.784 (95% CI 0.720-0.839; P=0.001), the optimal cutoff value was 5.94, the sensitivity and specificity were 66.67% and 84.24%, respectively. Conclusions:A higher baseline NLR is associated with an increased risk of HT and sHT after IVT in patients with AIS, and can serve as a biomarker for predicting HT and sHT after IVT.
7.TBN improves motor function and prolongs survival in SOD1G93A and TDP-43M337V mouse model of ALS
Chunhui HUANG ; Chengyou ZHENG ; Baojian GUO ; Yuqiang WANG ; Sen YAN ; Zaijun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology 2023;37(7):491-492
OBJECTIVE Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis(ALS)is a fetal neurodegenerative disease characterized by the progressive loss of upper and lower motor neu-rons,leading to skeletal muscle atrophy,weakness,and paralysis.Oxidative stress plays a crucial role in ALS pathogenesis,including the familial forms of the disease arising from mutations in the gene coding for superox-ide dismutase(SOD1).Additionally,the abnormal accu-mulation of TAR DNA-binding protein of 43 ku(TDP-43)is a pathological feature present in almost all patients,even though the pathogenesis of ALS is unclear.Current-ly,there is no drug that can cure ALS/FTLD.Tetramethyl-pyrazine nitrone(TBN)is a derivative of tetramethylapyr-azine,derived from traditional Chinese medicine Ligusti-cum chuanxiong,which has been extensively proven to have therapeutic effects on various models of neurode-generative diseases.METHODS We investigated the therapeutic effect of TBN in the SOD1G93A and TDP-43M337V ALS mouse models.In the SOD1G93A trans-genic mouse model,TBN was administered to mice via intraperitoneal or intragastric injection after the onset of motor deficits.We injected the TDP-43M337V virus into the striatum of mice unilaterally and bilaterally,and then administered TBN 30 mg·kg-1 intragastrically to observe changes in behavior and survival rate of mice.RESULTS TBN slowed the progression of motor neuron disease,as evidenced by improved motor performance,reduced spi-nal motor neuron loss and associated glial response,and decreased skeletal muscle fiber denervation and fibrosis.TBN treatment activated mitochondrial antioxidant activity through the PGC-1α/Nrf2/HO-1 pathway and decreased the expression of human SOD1.In the mice with unilateral injection of TDP-43M337V into the striatum,TBN improved motor deficits and cognitive impairment in the early stages of disease progression.In mice with bilateral injection of TDP-43M337V into the striatum,TBN not only improved motor function but also prolonged survival.Moreover,we demonstrate that its therapeutic effect may be through activation of the Akt/mTOR/GSK-3β and AMPK/PGC-1α/Nrf2 signaling pathways.CONCLUSION TBN shows promise as an agent for the treatment of ALS/FTLD.TBN is currently undergoing clinical investigation for several indications,including a Phase Ⅱ trial for ALS.
8.Summary of evidence on prevention and nursing of immune checkpoint inhibitor associated skin toxicity in lung cancer patients
Jinlong ZHENG ; Ting LIU ; Bo ZHENG ; Xuemei ZHENG ; Chunhui LI ; Jing ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2023;29(35):4821-4828
Objective:To summarize the best evidence for the prevention and nursing of immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) associated skin toxicity in lung cancer patients, providing reference for clinical and nursing staff.Methods:Evidence-based nursing issues were constructed using the population, intervention, professional, outcome, setting and type of evidence (PIPOST) model of the Joanna Briggs Institute Evidence Based Health Care Center. The "6S" pyramid model was used to search for guidelines, expert consensus, systematic reviews, best practices, evidence summary, and original research on the prevention and nursing of ICI associated skin toxicity in lung cancer patients from top to bottom in domestic and foreign databases, professional association websites, and guideline websites. Articles that met the inclusion criteria was screened, evaluated for quality, and evidence was extracted. The search period was from the establishment of the database to October 1, 2022.Results:A total of 14 articles were included, involving 6 expert consensuses, 5 guidelines, and 3 systematic reviews. A total of 24 best evidences were summarized from 7 aspects, including high-risk factors, baseline screening, immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) treatment monitoring, daily skin nursing, multidisciplinary management, symptom management, and health education.Conclusions:Medical and nursing staff should combine clinical situations, consider the needs and preferences of patients, and use the best evidence to develop scientific and personalized nursing plans to reduce the occurrence of ICI associated skin toxicity.
9.Effect of Shengjiang Tonglong Prescription Hollow Suppository on Rats with Prostatic Hyperplasia Based on PI3K/Akt Signaling Pathway
Huangjin HU ; Lijuan LEI ; Peng ZHAO ; Jingyi ZHENG ; Ni YANG ; Chunhui MENG ; Ruoya MENG ; Heng ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2022;28(19):89-96
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of Shengjiang Tonglong prescription hollow suppository on rats with prostate hyperplasia, and the effect of the proteins related to phosphoinositide 3-kinase/protein kinase B (PI3K/Akt) signaling pathway in the prostate, thus exploring the mechanism of Shengjiang Tonglong prescription hollow suppository in the treatment of rats with prostate hyperplasia. MethodTen SD male rats were randomly selected from 60 SD male rats to form a sham operation control group, and the rest rats were subcutaneously injected with testosterone propionate for 4 consecutive weeks after castration to induce the rat model of prostatic hyperplasia. According to the random number table method, the 50 rats were randomly divided into a model group, a finasteride group (0.45 mg·kg-1), and three high, middle, and low-dose Shengjiang Tonglong prescription hollow suppository groups (3.98, 1.99, 0.99 g·kg-1), with ten rats in each group. After castration for 7 d, the sham operation control group and the model group used the blank hollow suppositories, and the finasteride group and the Shengjiang Tonglong prescription hollow suppository groups used the corresponding hollow suppositories. The drugs were given to the rats by anal plugs continuously for 28 d. The rats were then killed, and the prostate tissues were separated and weighed to observe the effects of drugs on the prostate index of rats in each group. The hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was used for the pathological observation of the prostate tissues. The level of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Western blot was used to detect the expression levels of PI3K/Akt signaling pathway protein, B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2), cysteine aspartate-specific protease-3 (Caspase-3), Bcl-2-associated X protein (Bax), and αB-crystallin (CRYAB) protein in the prostate tissues. ResultAs compared with the sham operation control group, the protein expression levels of prostate index, DHT level, CRYAB, Bcl-2, PI3K, and Akt in the model group were increased, and the protein expression levels of Caspase-3 and Bax were decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01). As compared with the model group, the prostate index in the high-dose Shengjiang Tonglong prescription hollow suppository group was decreased (P<0.05), and the level of DHT and the protein expression levels of CRYAB, Bcl-2, PI3K, and Akt in the prostate of the Shengjiang Tonglong prescription hollow suppository groups were decreased, and the protein expression levels of Caspase-3 and Bax were increased (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionShengjiang Tonglong prescription hollow suppository decreases the expression of CRYAB protein, negatively regulates the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway, down-regulates the level of DHT and the protein expression levels of Bcl-2, PI3K, and Akt, and up-regulates the protein expression levels of Caspase-3 and Bax, thereby inhibiting cell proliferation and promoting cell apoptosis, which plays a therapeutic role in the benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH). The high-dose Shengjiang Tonglong prescription hollow suppository significantly improves prostatic hyperplasia in rats.
10.Effect of Shengjiang Tonglong Prescription Hollow Suppository on Rats with Prostatic Hyperplasia Based on PI3K/Akt Signaling Pathway
Huangjin HU ; Lijuan LEI ; Peng ZHAO ; Jingyi ZHENG ; Ni YANG ; Chunhui MENG ; Ruoya MENG ; Heng ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2022;28(19):89-96
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of Shengjiang Tonglong prescription hollow suppository on rats with prostate hyperplasia, and the effect of the proteins related to phosphoinositide 3-kinase/protein kinase B (PI3K/Akt) signaling pathway in the prostate, thus exploring the mechanism of Shengjiang Tonglong prescription hollow suppository in the treatment of rats with prostate hyperplasia. MethodTen SD male rats were randomly selected from 60 SD male rats to form a sham operation control group, and the rest rats were subcutaneously injected with testosterone propionate for 4 consecutive weeks after castration to induce the rat model of prostatic hyperplasia. According to the random number table method, the 50 rats were randomly divided into a model group, a finasteride group (0.45 mg·kg-1), and three high, middle, and low-dose Shengjiang Tonglong prescription hollow suppository groups (3.98, 1.99, 0.99 g·kg-1), with ten rats in each group. After castration for 7 d, the sham operation control group and the model group used the blank hollow suppositories, and the finasteride group and the Shengjiang Tonglong prescription hollow suppository groups used the corresponding hollow suppositories. The drugs were given to the rats by anal plugs continuously for 28 d. The rats were then killed, and the prostate tissues were separated and weighed to observe the effects of drugs on the prostate index of rats in each group. The hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was used for the pathological observation of the prostate tissues. The level of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Western blot was used to detect the expression levels of PI3K/Akt signaling pathway protein, B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2), cysteine aspartate-specific protease-3 (Caspase-3), Bcl-2-associated X protein (Bax), and αB-crystallin (CRYAB) protein in the prostate tissues. ResultAs compared with the sham operation control group, the protein expression levels of prostate index, DHT level, CRYAB, Bcl-2, PI3K, and Akt in the model group were increased, and the protein expression levels of Caspase-3 and Bax were decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01). As compared with the model group, the prostate index in the high-dose Shengjiang Tonglong prescription hollow suppository group was decreased (P<0.05), and the level of DHT and the protein expression levels of CRYAB, Bcl-2, PI3K, and Akt in the prostate of the Shengjiang Tonglong prescription hollow suppository groups were decreased, and the protein expression levels of Caspase-3 and Bax were increased (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionShengjiang Tonglong prescription hollow suppository decreases the expression of CRYAB protein, negatively regulates the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway, down-regulates the level of DHT and the protein expression levels of Bcl-2, PI3K, and Akt, and up-regulates the protein expression levels of Caspase-3 and Bax, thereby inhibiting cell proliferation and promoting cell apoptosis, which plays a therapeutic role in the benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH). The high-dose Shengjiang Tonglong prescription hollow suppository significantly improves prostatic hyperplasia in rats.

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