1.Analysis of the consistency between CTA and DSA in evaluating GLASS staging of chronic limb-threatening ischemia
Yaqing HAN ; Ningning DING ; Li ZHOU ; Yuling CUI ; Cuilin YIN ; Zhe LIU ; Jian YANG ; Yamin LIU ; Yan MENG
Journal of Interventional Radiology 2024;33(3):300-303
Objective To analyze the consistency between computer tomography angiography(CTA)and digital subtraction angiography(DSA)in evaluating the global limb anatomic staging system(GLASS)stage of patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia(CLTI).Methods The clinical data of patients with CLTI,who were admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University of China to receive treatment between January 2017 and December 2020,were retrospectively analyzed.Taking the DSA assessment as the gold standard,the consistency of CTA and DSA in evaluating the GLASS stage of patients with CLTI was analyzed.Results In the assessment of GLASS stage of CLTI,CTA showed strong agreement with DSA.The weighted Kappa coefficient of CTA and DSA for the staging of femoropopliteal segment was 0.798(95%CI=0.722-0.873,P<0.01),and the weighted Kappa coefficient of CTA and DSA for the staging of infrapopliteal artery segment was 0.785(95% CI=0.725-0.845,P<0.0l).For the overall staging of GLASS,the weighted Kappa coefficient of CTA and DSA was 0.832(95% CI=0.752-0.91 1,P<0.01).All the above results indicated that a very strong consistency existed between CTA and DSA in evaluating the GLASS stage of patients with CLTI.Conclusion CTA examination of lower limb can accurately evaluate GLASS score and stage of CLTI patient's target lesions,which is helpful in diagnosing lower extremity arteriosclerosis occlusion disease as well as in assessing the technical difficulty degree of its revascularization operation.(J Intervent Radiol,2024,33:300-303)
2.Raman Spectroscopy Analysis of The Temporal Heterogeneity in Lung Cell Carcinogenesis Induced by Benzo(a)pyrene
Hai-Tao ZHOU ; Wei YAO ; Cao-Zhe CUI ; Xiao-Tong ZHOU ; Xi-Long LIANG ; Cheng-Bing QIN ; Lian-Tuan XIAO ; Zhi-Fang WU ; Si-Jin LI
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2024;51(6):1458-1470
ObjectiveTemporal heterogeneity in lung cancer presents as fluctuations in the biological characteristics, genomic mutations, proliferation rates, and chemotherapeutic responses of tumor cells over time, posing a significant barrier to effective treatment. The complexity of this temporal variance, coupled with the spatial diversity of lung cancer, presents formidable challenges for research. This article will pave the way for new avenues in lung cancer research, aiding in a deeper understanding of the temporal heterogeneity of lung cancer, thereby enhancing the cure rate for lung cancer. MethodsRaman spectroscopy emerges as a powerful tool for real-time surveillance of biomolecular composition changes in lung cancer at the cellular scale, thus shedding light on the disease’s temporal heterogeneity. In our investigation, we harnessed Raman spectroscopic microscopy alongside multivariate statistical analysis to scrutinize the biomolecular alterations in human lung epithelial cells across various timeframes after benzo(a)pyrene exposure. ResultsOur findings indicated a temporal reduction in nucleic acids, lipids, proteins, and carotenoids, coinciding with a rise in glucose concentration. These patterns suggest that benzo(a)pyrene induces structural damage to the genetic material, accelerates lipid peroxidation, disrupts protein metabolism, curtails carotenoid production, and alters glucose metabolic pathways. Employing Raman spectroscopy enabled us to monitor the biomolecular dynamics within lung cancer cells in a real-time, non-invasive, and non-destructive manner, facilitating the elucidation of pivotal molecular features. ConclusionThis research enhances the comprehension of lung cancer progression and supports the development of personalized therapeutic approaches, which may improve the clinical outcomes for patients.
3.Summary Analysis of National Surveillance on Kashin-Beck Disease from 1990 to 2023
Cui SILU ; Liu HUI ; Pei JUNRUI ; Li JIAXIN ; Jiao ZHE ; Deng QING ; Liu NING ; Cao YANHONG ; Yu JUN
Biomedical and Environmental Sciences 2024;37(9):1056-1066
Objective To analyze the epidemiological characteristics and epidemic situation of children with Kashin-Beck disease (KBD) in China,and provide the basis for formulating prevention and control measures. Methods Fixed-point monitoring,moving-point monitoring,and full coverage of monitoring were promoted successively from 1990 to 2023. Some children (7-12 years old) underwent clinical and right-hand X-ray examinations every year. According to the KBD diagnosis criteria,clinical and X-ray assessments were used to confirm the diagnosis. Results In 1990,the national KBD detectable rate was 21.01%. X-ray detection decreased to below 10% in 2003 and below 5% in 2007. Between 2010 and 2018,the prevalence of KBD in children was less than 0.4%,which fluctuated at a low level,and has decreased to 0% since 2019. Spatial epidemiological analysis indicated a spatial clustering of adult patients prevalence rate in the KBD areas. Conclusion The evaluation results of the elimination of KBD in China over the last 5 years showed that all villages in the monitored areas have reached the elimination standard. While the adult KBD patients still need for policy consideration and care.
4.Effect of Modified Simiaosan on miR-223-3p and NLRP3/IL-1β Signaling Pathway in Rats with Acute Gouty Arthritis
Mingrui DU ; Zhe SONG ; Huayan LI ; Xin WANG ; Yan CUI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(14):63-70
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of modified Simiaosan on miR-223-3p and NOD-like receptor thermal protein domain associated protein 3 (NLRP3)/interleukin-1β (IL-1β) signaling pathway in rat model with acute gouty arthritis (AGA) and explore the anti-inflammatory mechanism of modified Simiaosan on AGA. MethodA total of 72 8-week-old male SD rats were selected. They were divided into blank group, model group, colchicine group (0.3 mg·kg-1), high-dose modified Simiaosan group (31.75 g·kg-1), medium-dose modified Simiaosan group (15.75 g·kg-1), and low-dose modified Simiaosan group (7.875 g·kg-1) according to random number table method, with 12 rats in each group. Except for the blank group, monosodium urate (MSU) crystal suspension was injected into the right ankle joint of rats by the Coderre method in other groups to replicate the rat model with AGA. The drug administration groups were given the corresponding drug solution by gavage, and the model group and the blank group were given an equal volume of sterile sodium chloride solution by gavage for one week. The circumference of the rats' ankle joint was measured, and the swelling degree of the ankle joint was calculated. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was used to detect the pathological morphological changes in the synovial tissue of the ankle joint. The levels of IL-1β, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and interleukin-6 (IL-6) in the serum of rats in each group were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Western blot was used to detect the protein expressions of NLRP3, Caspase-1, and apoptosis-related spot-like protein (ASC) in synovial tissue of rats in each group, and real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) was used to detect the mRNA expressions of NLRP3, Caspase-1, and ASC and the expression of miR-223-3p in synovial tissue of rats. ResultCompared with that in the normal group, the swelling degree of the ankle joint in the model group was higher (P<0.01), and the synovial tissue structure was disordered. Synovial cells proliferated obviously, and a large number of inflammatory cells were infiltrated. The levels of IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α in the serum of the model group increased significantly (P<0.01), and the protein and mRNA expressions of NLRP3, Caspase-1, and ASC increased, while expression of miR-223-3 decreased. Compared with the model group, the swelling degree of ankle joint in the colchicine group and high-dose and medium-dose modified Simiaosan groups was lower (P<0.05). Synovial cell proliferation and inflammatory cell infiltration of the colchicine group and high-dose, medium-dose, and low-dose modified Simiaosan groups were reduced to varying degrees, among which the colchicine group and high-dose modified Simiaosan group improved most obviously. The levels of IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α in the serum of rats in different dose groups of modified Simiaosan and colchicine group decreased significantly (P<0.01), while the protein and mRNA expressions of NLRP3, Caspase-1, and ASC increased (P<0.01). The expression of miR-223-3p in synovial tissue of the medium-dose and high-dose modified Simiaosan groups and colchicine group increased significantly (P<0.01). Compared with those in the colchicine group, the levels of IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α in the low-dose modified Simiaosan group increased greatly (P<0.01). In the medium-dose modified Simiaosan group, the protein expressions of NLRP3, Caspase-1, and ASC increased, and the expression of miR-223-3p decreased (P<0.05). In the low-dose modified Simiaosan group, the levels of IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α increased greatly (P<0.01), as well as the protein and mRNA expressions of NLRP3, Caspase-1, and ASC, while the expression of miR-223-3p was decreased (P<0.01). ConclusionModified Simiaosan may play an anti-inflammatory role by intervening in the NLRP3/IL-1β signaling pathway via regulating miR-223-3p.
5.Expert consensus on strategies to correct proximal contact loss between implant prostheses and the adjacent natural teeth
Guangbao SONG ; Xinquan JIANG ; Qianbing WAN ; Cui HUANG ; Yan LI ; Xinhua GU ; Zhe WU ; Zhenhua WANG ; Hongbo LI ; Longquan SHAO ; Hongchen LIU
Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases 2024;32(7):485-493
The problems caused by proximal contact loss(PCL)of dental implants have been a mainstream research topic in recent years,and scholars are unanimously committed to analyzing their causes and related factors,aiming to identify solutions to the problems related to PCL.The effects of the anterior component of force(ACF),the lifelong re-molding of the adult craniofacial jaw and alveolar socket,and the osseointegration characteristics of dental implants are the main causes of PCL.On the one hand,the closing movement of the mandible causes the ACF of the tooth to move through the posterior molar cusp.Moreover,drifting between the upper and lower posterior teeth and mandibular anteri-or teeth can cause the anterior teeth of the upper and lower jaws to be displaced labially.On the other hand,reconstruc-tion of the jaw,alveolar socket and tooth root,the forward horizontal force of the masticatory muscles,the dynamic com-ponent of the jaw and the forward force generated by the oblique plane of the tooth cusp can cause the natural tooth to experience near-middle drift.Additionally,natural teeth can shift horizontally and vertically and rotate to accommodate remodeling of the stomatognathic system and maintain oral function.Nevertheless,the lack of a natural periodontal mem-brane during implant osseointegration,the lack of a physiological basis for near-medium drift,the small average degree of vertical motion and the integrated silence of dental implants without the overall drift characteristics of natural teeth increases the probability of PCL.The high incidence of PCL is clearly associated with the duration of prosthesis delivery and the mesial position;but it is also affected by the magnitude of the bite force,occlusion,the adjacent teeth,restora-tion design,implant location,jaw,and patient age and sex.PCL has shown a significant correlation with food impaction,but not a one-to-one correspondence,and did not meet the necessary and sufficient conditions.PCL is also associated with peri-implant lesions as well as dental caries.PCL prevention included informed consent,regular examinations,se-lection of retention options,point of contact enhancement,occlusal splints,and the application of multipurpose digital crowns.Management of the PCL includes adjacent contact point additions,orthodontic traction,and occlusal adjust-ment.Existing methods can solve the problem of food impaction in the short term with comprehensive intervention to seek stable,long-term effects.Symmetric and balanced considerations will expand the treatment of issues caused by PCL.
6.A clinical practice study of TADA-based individualised treatment regimens for patients with early relapse of multiple myeloma
Meiting LI ; Zhe PIAO ; Wenhao CUI ; Kuo WANG ; Tianze MA
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2024;45(4):637-644
Objective To explore the efficacy and safety of thalidomide,arsenic trioxide,dexamethasone and ascorbic acid(TADA)regimen in the treatment of early relapsed multiple myeloma(MM)patients(tumor progression within 12 months after initial treatment).Methods This study retrospectively analyzed 62 patients on TADA chemotherapy regimen and 57 patients on bortezomib,lenalidomide,dexamethasone(velcade,revlimid,dexamethasone,VRD)chemotherapy regimen for multiple myeloma(MM)in early stage relapse,who visited the Department of Hematology of Yanbian University Hospital between 2008 and 2020.We collected the general data profile,follow-up data during 3 courses of treatment,and laboratory data of all patients before and after chemotherapy.The efficacy of the patients was assessed by overall response rate(ORR)and complete response rate(CRR),and the occurrence of adverse reactions was collected for statistical analysis.Kaplan-Meier curves were plotted for the TADA and VRD groups under different renal function conditions,cytogenetically different risk stratification,and different ISS scenarios;the prognosis of patients on the TADA chemotherapy regimen was analyzed.Results There were no statistical differences in age,gender,immunochemical subtypes,ISS staging and high-risk FISH indicators between the two groups(P>0.05).After chemotherapy,the haemoglobin and serum albumin of patients in the TADA group were significantly lower than those in the VRD group,whereas the percentage of blood calcium,blood β2 microglobulin,creatinine and bone marrow plasma cells were significantly higher than those in the VRD group(P<0.05).In addition,the incidence of peripheral neuropathy was significantly lower than that in the VRD group(P<0.05),and there was no statistically significant difference in other adverse reactions(P>0.05).Compared with those in the VRD group,the overall survival(OS)(X2=8.201,P=0.004)and progression free survival(PFS)(x2=7.568,P=0.006)survival curves were statistically significant in the TADA group.In the TADA group OS(X2=3.924,P=0.048)in patients with normal and impaired renal functionat the time of enrolment and PFS(x2=9.008,P=0.003),OS(x2=9.330,P=0.002)and PFS(x2=16.090,P<0.001)in ISS stage Ⅰ/Ⅱ and ISS stage Ⅲ at enrolment,OS(X2=10.149,P<0.001)in high-risk FISH and non-high-risk patients at enrolment and PFS(X2=11.286,P<0.001)survival curve results showed statistically significant differences.Conclusion The TADA regimen has better efficacy and safety in patients with early recurrence of MM.Renal function,ISS staging and FISH stratification are important factors affecting patients'prognosis.
7.Electroencephalography applied in autism spectrum disorder research in decade:a bibliometrics analysis
Zhe ZHANG ; Xianwen DONG ; Chengming XU ; Wenjing HU ; Tingli HE ; Xinxin CUI ; Hongyan XU ; Zhangying ZHOU ; Ya'nan HAN
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2024;30(6):693-700
Objective To analyze the current state,research hotspots,and development trends of electroencephalography(EEG)applied in the field of autism spectrum disorder(ASD). Methods Relevant literature from the Web of Science core collection database from January,2014 to January,2024 were retrieved and analyzed using CiteSpace 6.2.R4. Results A total of 1 509 articles were included,with an increasing trend in publication volume over the years.The United States ranked highest in both publication volume and node centrality.The primary journals in this field were concentrated in clinical medicine,immunology and psychology.Keyword co-occurrence and clustering indicated that research primarily focused on the correlation between core symptoms of ASD and EEG indicators,differential diagnosis of ASD and its comorbidities,brain functional connectivity,and assessment of rehabilitation efficacy.Keywords bursted in the past three years mainly included artificial intelligence and machine learning. Conclusion The researches in EEG technology in the field of ASD is generally increasing.Future researches may focus on exploring the brain network mechanisms of ASD using EEG combined with multimodal neuroimaging,and machine learning technologies.
8.Impact of the interval period after prostate systematic biopsy on MRI interpretation for prostate cancer
Baichuan LIU ; Xu BAI ; Xiaohui DING ; Yun ZHANG ; Zhe DONG ; Honghao XU ; Xiaojing ZHANG ; Mengqiu CUI ; Jian ZHAO ; Shaopeng ZHOU ; Yuwei HAO ; Huiyi YE ; Haiyi WANG
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2024;58(4):401-408
Objective:To investigate the impact of the interval period between biopsy and MR examination on tumor detection and extraprostatic extension (EPE) assessment for prostate cancer (PCa) using multi-parametric MRI (mpMRI).Methods:The study was cross-sectional and retrospectively included 130 patients with PCa who underwent RP and preoperative systematic biopsies followed by mpMRI between January 2021 and December 2022 in the First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital. Patients were divided into 3 groups according to interval following biopsy (group A,<3 weeks, 31 cases; group B, 3-6 weeks, 67 cases; group C,>6 weeks, 32 cases). The percentages of hemorrhage volume in the total prostate were drawn on T 1WI and calculated. The junior, senior and expert radiologists independently localized the index lesions and calculated the accuracy for tumor detection, in addition to assessing the probabilities of EPE according to EPE grade. The correlation between the hemorrhage extent and interval was analyzed using the Spearman correlation coefficient. The accuracy for tumor detection was compared using χ2 test among groups. The diagnostic performance of the radiologists for EPE prediction was assessed using the receiver operating characteristic curve, and the differences between the corresponding area under the curve (AUC) were compared using the DeLong test. Results:The percentage of hemorrhage was correlated with the interval between biopsy and MR examination ( r=-0.325, P<0.001). The detection accuracy of junior radiologist was 83.9% (26/31), 76.1% (51/67), and 78.1% (25/32) in group A, B and C, respectively; no differences were observed in the detection accuracy among three groups ( χ2=0.76, P=0.685). The detection accuracy of senior radiologist was 83.9% (26/31), 80.6% (54/67), and 71.9% (23/32) in 3 groups with no differences ( χ2=1.53, P=0.464). The detection accuracy of expert radiologist was 80.6% (25/31), 77.6% (52/67), and 93.8% (30/32) with no differences ( χ2=3.95, P=0.139). The AUC (95% CI) for predicting EPE were 0.830 (0.652-0.940), 0.704 (0.580-0.809), 0.800 (0.621-0.920) in the group A, B and C for junior radiologist; 0.876 (0.708-0.966), 0.768 (0.659-0.863), 0.896 (0.736-0.975) for senior radiologist; and 0.866 (0.695-0.961), 0.813 (0.699-0.895), 0.852 (0.682-0.952) for expert radiologist, respectively. No differences were observed among the subgroups in each radiologist ( P>0.05). Conclusion:The interval period does not significantly affect the detection accuracy and EPE assessment of PCa using mpMRI. There is probably no necessity for prolonged intervals following systematic biopsy to preserve the clarity of MRI interpretation for PCa.
9.Prognostic value of preoperative aspartate aminotransferase-to-alanine aminotransferase ratio in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma undergoing radical pancreaticoduodenectomy
Mingtai LI ; Chenghao CUI ; Yanwei WANG ; Zhe LIU ; Yurong LIANG
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2024;30(2):124-129
Objective:To assess the predictive value of aspartate aminotransferase-to-alanine amino-transferase ratio (DRR) on overall survival of patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) who underwent radical pancreaticoduodenectomy.Methods:A retrospective analysis was performed on the clinical data of 137 patients who underwent radical pancreaticoduodenectomy and were diagnosed with PDAC postoperatively at the Chinese PLA General Hospital from January 2015 to December 2020. There were 97 male and 40 female patients, with an average age of (58±10) years old. The patients were grouped according to the optimal survival risk cutoff value of DRR, and the differences in key clinical and pathological indicators between the groups were compared. Kaplan-Meier method was used for survival analysis, and log-rank test was used for comparison of survival rates. Multivariate Cox analysis was performed to evaluate the prognostic factors affecting survival.Results:The 137 PDAC patients were divided into two groups based on the optimal cutoff value of DRR, namely 1.1: DRR≥1.1 was defined as the high-DRR group ( n=29), and DRR<1.1 was defined as the low-DRR group ( n=108). The cumulative survival rate of the low-DRR group was better than that of the high-DRR group, and the difference was statistically significant ( P=0.003). The results of the multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that DRR≥1.1 ( HR=2.485, 95% CI: 1.449-4.261, P=0.001), preoperative biliary drainage ( HR=1.845, 95% CI: 1.030-3.306, P=0.039), lymph node metastasis N2 stage ( HR=2.240, 95% CI: 1.123-4.470, P=0.022), high tumor differentiation ( HR=2.001, 95% CI: 1.279-3.129, P=0.002), and intravascular cancer emboli ( HR=2.240, 95% CI: 1.123-4.470, P=0.022) were risk factors for poor overall survival in PDAC patients who underwent radical pancreaticoduodenectomy. Conclusion:DRR has predictive value for overall survival after surgery in PDAC patients undergoing radical pancreatoduodenectomy. A DRR of 1.1 or greater is a risk factor for poor overall survival after surgery in PDAC patients.
10.Viral test in clusters of diarrhea in Xicheng Distract of Beijing in 2017-2022
Haiyang CUI ; Yanli JI ; Bo JIN ; Jun XU ; Zhe LEI ; Fang MIAO
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2024;35(6):72-76
Objective To analyze the epidemiological patterns and pathogens of clusters of diarrhea in Xicheng Distract , Beijing during 2017-2022 , in order to update the policy of prevention. Mehods Between January 2017 and December 2022, stool samples of patients and partly cooks in clusters of diarrhea were collected and tested by Real-time PCR for Rotavirus, Norovirus, Adenovirus, Sapovirus and Astrovirus. Part of ORF1/ORF2 from Norovirus positive samples were amplified using RT-PCR. PCR products were sequenced and the genetypes were determined. Results Four hundreds and one clusters of diarrheas were reported. Among them , 369 were reported in kindergartens, primary schools and secondary schools. The morbidities were 4.14, 2.13 and 0.69 per thousand, respectively. Seventy four cooks in 15 clusters of diarrhea were Norovirus positive. The rate was 8.67%. Among these pathogens, Norovirus had the largest proportion , but the trend was declining. At least three kinds of genetype of GⅡ Norovirus were detected every year. Conclusion Clusters of diarrhea mainly occurred in kindergartens, primary schools and secondary schools. Result from the increasing proportions of unknown-cause clusters of diarrhea, the testing methods and scopes of pathogens should be extended. Diverse genetypes of Norovirus coexist and alternate in Beijing. So appearance of new genetypes and recombination of existed ones of Norovirus should be closely concerned.


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