1.A brief analysis of the progress of small field dosimetry technologies in radiotherapy
Renjing LINGHU ; Jing ZHANG ; Runcheng LIANG ; Faguo CHEN ; Ri ZHAO ; Xin LIU
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health 2024;33(4):483-490
Compared with conventional radiotherapy fields, small field has unique dosimetry characteristics such as high dose gradient, charged particle imbalance, and dose effect caused by source occlusion. These characteristics increase the difficulty of dose measurement and thus the uncertainty of clinical dose measurement, far exceeding the requirement of < 5% measurement error in ICRU 24 report. In recent years, with the development of new radiotherapy technologies, the minimum radiotherapy field can reach the millimeter level, and the single irradiation dose of hypofractionated radiotherapy can exceed 6 Gy. The larger dose gradient at the edge of radiotherapy field requires higher accuracy of dose measurement, and accurate small field dosimetry technologies have gradually become a research hotspot in the field of precision radiotherapy. In order to ensure the high accuracy of measurement, this paper reviews the research on small field dosimetry worldwide, and summarizes the key points of small field dosimetry. In this paper, the characteristics of small field dosimetry are introduced, and the current small field dosimetry technologies and optimization methods are summarized, including the optimization of detector selection and detector sensitive volume. The field output correction factor technologies are analyzed. In view of the difficulty in small field dosimetry, this paper provides suggestions on dosimetry based on clinical needs and the characteristics of medical linear accelerators. Our suggestions provide a scientific reference for small field dosimetry in clinical practice in radiotherapy institutions, and facilitate the development of radiotherapy dose verification.
2.Synthesis and identification of RGD-modified tumstatin peptide 19 and its inhibitory effect on proliferation, migration, and invasion of liver cancer SK-Hep-1 cells
WANG Shun1a,2 ; YU Jiaqi1b ; HU Yue1a ; ZHAO Zhenglin1a ; NIU Shudong1c ; JIA Di1a ; YANG Chao1a ; YI Tonghui1d ; LI Shuyan1a
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2024;31(9):849-856
[摘 要] 目的:探讨精氨酸-甘氨酸-天冬氨酸(RGD)修饰对肿瘤抑素19肽(T-19)抗肝癌活性的影响,比较分析T-19及RGD修饰的T-19(RGD-T-19)对肝癌SK-Hep-1细胞增殖、侵袭和迁移能力的影响。方法:用Fmoc固相法合成T-19及RGD-T-19,用高效液相色谱仪和质谱进行分离、鉴定。常规培养SK-Hep-1细胞,用0、50、100、150、200、250 mg/mL的T-19及RGD-T-19分别处理细胞,分为0 mg/mL(对照)组、50 mg/mL组、100 mg/mL组、150 mg/mL组、200 mg/mL组、250 mg/mL组。CCK-8法、克隆形成实验、划痕愈合实验和Tanswell小室实验、WB法和qPCR法分别检测SK-Hep-1细胞的增殖、迁移、侵袭能力,以及环氧合酶-2(COX-2)、基质金属蛋白酶-2(MMP-2)、MMP-9、组织基质金属蛋白酶抑制剂-1(TIMP-1)、TIMP-2蛋白和MMP-1、MMP-2 mRNA的表达。结果:经质谱鉴定,用Fmoc固相法合成的T-19及RGD-T-19纯度高。T-19和RGD-T-19均能显著抑制SK-Hep-1细胞的增殖、迁移、侵袭能力,抑制COX-2蛋白、MMP-2和MMP-9蛋白及mRNA的表达、促进TIMP-1、TIMP-2蛋白的表达(P < 0.05, P < 0.01, P < 0.001),RGD-T-19的抑制或促进效应均明显强于T-19(均P < 0.05)。结论:利用Fmoc固相法合成了纯度高、活性好的T-19及RGD-T-19,两种肽均能抑制SK-Hep-1细胞增殖、侵袭和迁移能力,RGD-T-19作用明显强于T-19。
3.Acetaminophen causes neurodevelopmental injury in susceptible babies and children: no valid rationale for controversy
Lisa ZHAO ; John P. JONES ; Lauren G. ANDERSON ; Zacharoula KONSOULA ; Cynthia D. NEVISON ; Kathryn J. REISSNER ; William PARKER
Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics 2024;67(3):126-139
Despite the worldwide acceptance of acetaminophen (APAP) as a necessary medicine in pediatrics, evidence that early exposure to APAP causes neurodevelopmental injury in susceptible babies and children has been mounting for over a decade. The evidence is diverse and includes extensive work with laboratory animals, otherwise unexplained associations, factors associated with APAP metabolism, and limited studies in humans. Although the evidence has reached an overwhelming level and was recently reviewed in detail, controversy persists. This narrative review evaluates some of that controversy. Evidence from the pre- and postpartum periods was considered to avoid controversy raised by consideration of only limited evidence of risks during the prepartum period. Among other issues, the association between APAP use and the prevalence of neurodevelopmental disorders was considered. A systematic review revealed that the use of APAP in the pediatric population was never tracked carefully; however, historical events that affected its use were documented and are sufficient to establish apparent correlations with changes in the prevalence of neurodevelopmental disorders. Moreover, problems with the exclusive reliance on results of meta-analyses of large datasets with limited time frames of drug exposure were reviewed. Furthermore, the evidence of why some children are susceptible to APAPinduced neurodevelopmental injuries was examined. We concluded that available evidence demonstrates that early exposure to APAP causes neurodevelopmental injury in susceptible babies and small children.
4.Acetaminophen causes neurodevelopmental injury in susceptible babies and children: no valid rationale for controversy
Lisa ZHAO ; John P. JONES ; Lauren G. ANDERSON ; Zacharoula KONSOULA ; Cynthia D. NEVISON ; Kathryn J. REISSNER ; William PARKER
Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics 2024;67(3):126-139
Despite the worldwide acceptance of acetaminophen (APAP) as a necessary medicine in pediatrics, evidence that early exposure to APAP causes neurodevelopmental injury in susceptible babies and children has been mounting for over a decade. The evidence is diverse and includes extensive work with laboratory animals, otherwise unexplained associations, factors associated with APAP metabolism, and limited studies in humans. Although the evidence has reached an overwhelming level and was recently reviewed in detail, controversy persists. This narrative review evaluates some of that controversy. Evidence from the pre- and postpartum periods was considered to avoid controversy raised by consideration of only limited evidence of risks during the prepartum period. Among other issues, the association between APAP use and the prevalence of neurodevelopmental disorders was considered. A systematic review revealed that the use of APAP in the pediatric population was never tracked carefully; however, historical events that affected its use were documented and are sufficient to establish apparent correlations with changes in the prevalence of neurodevelopmental disorders. Moreover, problems with the exclusive reliance on results of meta-analyses of large datasets with limited time frames of drug exposure were reviewed. Furthermore, the evidence of why some children are susceptible to APAPinduced neurodevelopmental injuries was examined. We concluded that available evidence demonstrates that early exposure to APAP causes neurodevelopmental injury in susceptible babies and small children.
5.Acetaminophen causes neurodevelopmental injury in susceptible babies and children: no valid rationale for controversy
Lisa ZHAO ; John P. JONES ; Lauren G. ANDERSON ; Zacharoula KONSOULA ; Cynthia D. NEVISON ; Kathryn J. REISSNER ; William PARKER
Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics 2024;67(3):126-139
Despite the worldwide acceptance of acetaminophen (APAP) as a necessary medicine in pediatrics, evidence that early exposure to APAP causes neurodevelopmental injury in susceptible babies and children has been mounting for over a decade. The evidence is diverse and includes extensive work with laboratory animals, otherwise unexplained associations, factors associated with APAP metabolism, and limited studies in humans. Although the evidence has reached an overwhelming level and was recently reviewed in detail, controversy persists. This narrative review evaluates some of that controversy. Evidence from the pre- and postpartum periods was considered to avoid controversy raised by consideration of only limited evidence of risks during the prepartum period. Among other issues, the association between APAP use and the prevalence of neurodevelopmental disorders was considered. A systematic review revealed that the use of APAP in the pediatric population was never tracked carefully; however, historical events that affected its use were documented and are sufficient to establish apparent correlations with changes in the prevalence of neurodevelopmental disorders. Moreover, problems with the exclusive reliance on results of meta-analyses of large datasets with limited time frames of drug exposure were reviewed. Furthermore, the evidence of why some children are susceptible to APAPinduced neurodevelopmental injuries was examined. We concluded that available evidence demonstrates that early exposure to APAP causes neurodevelopmental injury in susceptible babies and small children.
6.Acetaminophen causes neurodevelopmental injury in susceptible babies and children: no valid rationale for controversy
Lisa ZHAO ; John P. JONES ; Lauren G. ANDERSON ; Zacharoula KONSOULA ; Cynthia D. NEVISON ; Kathryn J. REISSNER ; William PARKER
Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics 2024;67(3):126-139
Despite the worldwide acceptance of acetaminophen (APAP) as a necessary medicine in pediatrics, evidence that early exposure to APAP causes neurodevelopmental injury in susceptible babies and children has been mounting for over a decade. The evidence is diverse and includes extensive work with laboratory animals, otherwise unexplained associations, factors associated with APAP metabolism, and limited studies in humans. Although the evidence has reached an overwhelming level and was recently reviewed in detail, controversy persists. This narrative review evaluates some of that controversy. Evidence from the pre- and postpartum periods was considered to avoid controversy raised by consideration of only limited evidence of risks during the prepartum period. Among other issues, the association between APAP use and the prevalence of neurodevelopmental disorders was considered. A systematic review revealed that the use of APAP in the pediatric population was never tracked carefully; however, historical events that affected its use were documented and are sufficient to establish apparent correlations with changes in the prevalence of neurodevelopmental disorders. Moreover, problems with the exclusive reliance on results of meta-analyses of large datasets with limited time frames of drug exposure were reviewed. Furthermore, the evidence of why some children are susceptible to APAPinduced neurodevelopmental injuries was examined. We concluded that available evidence demonstrates that early exposure to APAP causes neurodevelopmental injury in susceptible babies and small children.
7.Evaluation of the impact of prospective payment systems on cholecystectomy:A systematic review and meta-analysis
Yun ZHAO ; Ivan En-Howe TAN ; Vikneswary D/O A JAHNASEGAR ; Hui Min CHONG ; Yonghui CHEN ; Brian Kim POH GOH ; Marianne Kit HAR AU ; Ye Xin KOH
Annals of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery 2024;28(3):291-301
This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the impact of prospective payment systems (PPSs) on cholecystectomy.A comprehensive literature review was conducted, examining studies published until December 2023. The review process focused on identifying research across major databases that reported critical outcomes such as length of stay (LOS), mortality, complications, admissions, readmissions, and costs following PPS for cholecystectomy. The studies were specifically selected for their relevance to the impact of PPS or the transition from fee-for-service (FFS) to PPS. The study analyzed six papers, with three eligible for meta-analysis, to assess the impact of the shift from FFS to PPS in laparoscopic and open cholecystectomy procedures. Our findings indicated no significant changes in LOS and mortality rates following the transition from FFS to PPS. Complication rates varied and were influenced by the diagnosis-related group categorization and surgeon cost profiles under episode-based payment. There was a slight increase in admissions and readmissions, and mixed effects on hospital costs and financial margins, suggesting varied responses to PPS for cholecystectomy procedures. The impact of PPS on cholecystectomy is nuanced and varies across different aspects of healthcare delivery.Our findings indicate a need for adaptable, patient-centered PPS models that balance economic efficiency with high-quality patient care. The study emphasizes the importance of considering specific surgical procedures and patient demographics in healthcare payment reforms.
8.Research progress and maturity assessment of continuous manufacturing of traditional Chinese medicine.
Zi-Chen LIANG ; Xue-Fang TANG ; Ping YANG ; Ju SONG ; Zhao-Zhou LIN ; Xiang XU ; Yan-Lin QIN ; Yan-Yu BAO ; Zhi-Qiang ZHANG ; Xin ZHANG ; Jian-Bo QU ; Yan-Jiang QIAO ; Bing XU
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2023;48(12):3162-3168
The pharmaceutical manufacturing model is gradually changing from intermittent manufacturing to continuous manufacturing and intelligent manufacturing. This paper briefly reviewed the supervision and research progress in continuous pharmaceutical manufacturing in China and abroad and described the definition and advantages of continuous pharmaceutical manufacturing. The continuous manufacturing of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) at the current stage was summarized in the following three terms: the enhancement of the continuity of intermittent manufacturing operations, the integration of continuous equipment to improve physical continuity between units, and the application of advanced process control strategies to improve process continuity. To achieve continuous manufacturing of TCM, the corresponding key technologies, such as material property characterization, process modeling and simulation, process analysis technology, and system integration, were analyzed from the process and equipment, respectively. It was proposed that the continuous manufacturing equipment system should have the characteristics of high speed, high response, and high reliability, "three high(H~3)" for short. Considering the characteristics and current situation of TCM manufacturing, based on the two dimensions of product quality control and production efficiency, a maturity assessment model for continuous manufacturing of TCM, consisting of operation continuity, equipment continuity, process continuity, and quality control continuity, was proposed to provide references for the application of continuous manufacturing technology for TCM. The implementation of continuous manufacturing or the application of key continuous manufacturing technologies in TCM can help to systematically integrate advanced pharmaceutical technology elements and promote the uniformity of TCM quality and the improvement of production efficiency.
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
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Pharmaceutical Preparations
9.Preparation,characterization,in vitro drug release property and cytotoxicity of Periplaneta americana extract-loaded spider fibroin membrane
Huina ZENG ; Chen QING ; Nannan XUE ; Zizhong YANG ; Xiumei WU ; Hewei LI ; Yu ZHAO ; Qiyan LI
China Pharmacy 2023;34(2):168-172
OBJECTIVE To prepare spider fibroin membrane loaded with Periplaneta americana extract, and investigate its characterization, in vitro drug release property and cytotoxicity. METHODS Using natural spider silk collected from Chilobrachys guangxiensis as raw material, P. americana extract as model drug, the drug-loaded spider fibroin membrane (hereinafter referred to as drug-loaded membrane) was prepared by solvent casting method. The material matrix spider fibroin membrane without P. americana extract (hereinafter referred to as blank membrane) was prepared with same method. The membrane structure was characterized by static water contact angle, Fourier infrared chromatography, X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy from different angles; drug release characteristics in artificial saliva were simulated in vitro to evaluate the drug sustained-release performance. MTT assay was adopted to validate the cytotoxicity of drug-loaded membrane. RESULTS The drug-loaded membrane was prepared, and the static water contact angle was less than 90°, which was less than that of blank membrane. The drug-loaded membrane showed the characteristic absorption peak to polypeptide of P. americana extract at 1 500-1 700 cm-1. X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy also proved that the drug was successfully loaded into the pellicle. The release time of the pellicle in artificial saliva was more than 200 min. The MTT test results showed that the cell proliferation rates of blank membrane and drug-loaded membrane were 84.6% and 79.4% (both greater than 70%), respectively, without significant potential cytotoxicity. CONCLUSIONS Drug-loaded membrane prepared with natural spider silk has a certain sustained-release effect in artificial saliva, which can be further developed as a drug sustained-release carrier with excellent biological characteristics and biocompatibility.
10.Bronchoscopic transparenchymal nodule access in the diagnosis and management of pulmonary nodules.
Quncheng ZHANG ; Xuan WU ; Huizhen YANG ; Ya SUN ; Ziqi WANG ; Li YANG ; Nan WEI ; Yihua ZHANG ; Yuanjian YANG ; Xingru ZHAO ; Felix Jf HERTH ; Xiaoju ZHANG
Chinese Medical Journal 2023;136(13):1615-1617

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