1.Histologic healing and clinical outcomes in ulcerative colitis
Raymond Fueng-Hin LIANG ; Huiyu LIN ; Cora Yuk-Ping CHAU ; Wee Chian LIM
Intestinal Research 2025;23(2):182-192
Background/Aims:
Growing evidence suggests histologic healing (HH) improves clinical outcomes in ulcerative colitis (UC) patients beyond endoscopic healing (EH). We hypothesize that HH is associated with better clinical outcomes in Asian UC patients, for whom data is lacking.
Methods:
We performed a retrospective study of UC patients in clinical remission (CR) with a follow-up colonoscopy and minimum 1-year follow-up post-colonoscopy. Primary outcome was clinical relapse (CRL), defined as either a Simple Clinical Colitis Activity Index score of > 2, medication escalation, hospitalization or colectomy. Predictors of CRL and HH were assessed.
Results:
One hundred patients were included with a median follow-up of 22 months. At index colonoscopy, 80 patients were in EH. On follow-up, 41 patients experienced CRL. Of 80 patients in EH, 34 (42.5%) had persistent histologic activity (Nancy Index ≥ 2) and 29 (36.3%) relapsed during the follow-up period. Amongst patients in CR and EH, those with HH had lower CRL rate (26.1% vs. 50.0%, P= 0.028) and longer CRL-free survival (mean 46.1 months vs. 31.5 months, P= 0.015) than those with persistent histologic activity. On bivariable analysis of 100 patients in CR, HH, and Mayo endoscopic score (MES) of 0 were significantly associated with lower risk of CRL. On multivariable analysis, only MES 0 remained predictive of lower CRL risk.
Conclusions
Above and beyond CR and EH, achieving HH improves clinical outcomes in Asian UC patients. However, HH may not confer incremental benefit if MES 0 has been achieved. Further prospective studies evaluating the benefit of histologically guided therapeutic decisions are needed.
2.Effects of training modalities and training cycles on visceral and subcutaneous fat in recessively obese individuals
Xinfeng GUO ; Zhidong LIANG ; Huiyu CHEN ; Yang LI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(11):2340-2346
BACKGROUND:Research suggests that exercise interventions may be more advantageous than pharmacologic treatments or dietary restriction alone for fat loss,but fewer studies have simultaneously examined the effects of training modalities and training cycles on visceral and subcutaneous fat in obese populations. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the impact of training modalities and training cycles on visceral and subcutaneous fat in recessive obesity female college students. METHODS:Sixty-three female college students with hidden obesity(body mass index<24 kg/m2 and body fat content percentage≥30%)were recruited from Zhengzhou College of Commerce and Industry,and were randomly divided into a high-intensity intermittent training group(n=32)and a moderate-intensity continuous training group(n=31)using the lottery method.Subjects in both groups performed exercise training of corresponding intensity on a running platform and ensured that the exercise volume of both groups was equal,3 times per week,every 4 weeks as one training cycle for 16 weeks.Before training and at the end of each training cycle,subjects'visceral fat,subcutaneous fat,and overall fat were measured using the corresponding test devices. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The repeated measures F results indicated that the main effects of training cycles on visceral fat area,visceral fat index,abdominal subcutaneous fat thickness,percentage of body fat and body mass index were significant,while the main effects of training modalities were significant for subcutaneous fat thickness in the triceps brachii and scapula regions.All the interaction effects between training modalities and training cycles were significant(P<0.05).Results from the simple effect tests revealed that the significant simple effects of training modalities at the 4th and 12th weeks for visceral fat area and visceral fat index,at the 8th and 12th weeks for subcutaneous fat thickness in the triceps brachii,scapula region,and abdominal regions,and at the 8th week for the percentage of body fat and body mass index.Simple effects of training cycles were significant for all measures within each group.(3)The results of multiple comparison tests indicated that in the high-intensity intermittent training group,visceral fat area,visceral fat index,percentage of body fat,body mass index and abdominal subcutaneous fat thickness decreased sequentially at the 4th,8th,12th,and 16th weeks,and subcutaneous fat thickness of the triceps brachii and scapula decreased sequentially at the 8th,12th,and 16th weeks(P<0.05).In the moderate-intensity continuous training group,visceral fat area,visceral fat index,subcutaneous fat thickness of the triceps brachii and scapula,percentage of body fat and body mass index decreased successively at the 8th,12th,and 16th weeks,while abdominal subcutaneous fat thickness decreased successively at the 4th,8th,12th,and 16th weeks(P<0.05).To conclude,both training modalities and training cycles are factors influencing visceral and subcutaneous fat in recessive obesity female college students.Training modality primarily affects subcutaneous fat in the triceps brachii and scapular region,but the fat loss effects may converge over a longer training cycle;training cycle primarily affects visceral fat area,visceral fat index,abdominal subcutaneous fat,body fat content,and body mass index.
3.Histologic healing and clinical outcomes in ulcerative colitis
Raymond Fueng-Hin LIANG ; Huiyu LIN ; Cora Yuk-Ping CHAU ; Wee Chian LIM
Intestinal Research 2025;23(2):182-192
Background/Aims:
Growing evidence suggests histologic healing (HH) improves clinical outcomes in ulcerative colitis (UC) patients beyond endoscopic healing (EH). We hypothesize that HH is associated with better clinical outcomes in Asian UC patients, for whom data is lacking.
Methods:
We performed a retrospective study of UC patients in clinical remission (CR) with a follow-up colonoscopy and minimum 1-year follow-up post-colonoscopy. Primary outcome was clinical relapse (CRL), defined as either a Simple Clinical Colitis Activity Index score of > 2, medication escalation, hospitalization or colectomy. Predictors of CRL and HH were assessed.
Results:
One hundred patients were included with a median follow-up of 22 months. At index colonoscopy, 80 patients were in EH. On follow-up, 41 patients experienced CRL. Of 80 patients in EH, 34 (42.5%) had persistent histologic activity (Nancy Index ≥ 2) and 29 (36.3%) relapsed during the follow-up period. Amongst patients in CR and EH, those with HH had lower CRL rate (26.1% vs. 50.0%, P= 0.028) and longer CRL-free survival (mean 46.1 months vs. 31.5 months, P= 0.015) than those with persistent histologic activity. On bivariable analysis of 100 patients in CR, HH, and Mayo endoscopic score (MES) of 0 were significantly associated with lower risk of CRL. On multivariable analysis, only MES 0 remained predictive of lower CRL risk.
Conclusions
Above and beyond CR and EH, achieving HH improves clinical outcomes in Asian UC patients. However, HH may not confer incremental benefit if MES 0 has been achieved. Further prospective studies evaluating the benefit of histologically guided therapeutic decisions are needed.
4.Histologic healing and clinical outcomes in ulcerative colitis
Raymond Fueng-Hin LIANG ; Huiyu LIN ; Cora Yuk-Ping CHAU ; Wee Chian LIM
Intestinal Research 2025;23(2):182-192
Background/Aims:
Growing evidence suggests histologic healing (HH) improves clinical outcomes in ulcerative colitis (UC) patients beyond endoscopic healing (EH). We hypothesize that HH is associated with better clinical outcomes in Asian UC patients, for whom data is lacking.
Methods:
We performed a retrospective study of UC patients in clinical remission (CR) with a follow-up colonoscopy and minimum 1-year follow-up post-colonoscopy. Primary outcome was clinical relapse (CRL), defined as either a Simple Clinical Colitis Activity Index score of > 2, medication escalation, hospitalization or colectomy. Predictors of CRL and HH were assessed.
Results:
One hundred patients were included with a median follow-up of 22 months. At index colonoscopy, 80 patients were in EH. On follow-up, 41 patients experienced CRL. Of 80 patients in EH, 34 (42.5%) had persistent histologic activity (Nancy Index ≥ 2) and 29 (36.3%) relapsed during the follow-up period. Amongst patients in CR and EH, those with HH had lower CRL rate (26.1% vs. 50.0%, P= 0.028) and longer CRL-free survival (mean 46.1 months vs. 31.5 months, P= 0.015) than those with persistent histologic activity. On bivariable analysis of 100 patients in CR, HH, and Mayo endoscopic score (MES) of 0 were significantly associated with lower risk of CRL. On multivariable analysis, only MES 0 remained predictive of lower CRL risk.
Conclusions
Above and beyond CR and EH, achieving HH improves clinical outcomes in Asian UC patients. However, HH may not confer incremental benefit if MES 0 has been achieved. Further prospective studies evaluating the benefit of histologically guided therapeutic decisions are needed.
5.Correlation between depression and the risk of hip fracture in the middle-aged and elderly population in the Chinese community
Haoze HU ; Qixing LIANG ; Xinzhi MA ; Yuwangxuan QIAN ; Huiyu HU ; Xueqin HU
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2024;44(15):1002-1009
Objective:To analyse the correlation between depression and hip fracture in the middle-aged and elderly population in the Chinese community.Methods:The study data were obtained from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) database. A total of 16,831 respondents from 12,400 households in the fourth national follow-up data in 2018 were selected as the research sample. The samples were divided into a training set and a test set at a ratio of 7∶3, and the test set data were used for internal validation. For external validation, 2,337 subjects recruited from the Institute of Orthopaedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University from 2018 to 2023 were selected as the survey subjects. The Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CESD) was used to assess depression. CESD≥16 points were defined as depression, and CESD<16 points were defined as no depression. Binary logistic regression was used to gradually analyze the correlation between depression and hip fracture after adjusting for different covariates.Results:In the training set, statistically significant differences were observed between patients with and without hip fractures in terms of depression prevalence (χ 2=16.310, P<0.001), age (χ 2=9.417, P=0.009), education level ( P<0.001), marital status ( P=0.019), and place of residence ( P=0.035). In the testing set, statistically significant differences were found in depression prevalence (χ 2=10.130, P=0.001), gender (χ 2=4.368, P=0.037), education level ( P=0.013), and smoking history (χ 2=8.804, P=0.012). In the external validation set, significant differences were noted in depression prevalence (χ 2=337.885, P<0.001), age (χ 2=29.475, P<0.001), and smoking history ( P=0.020). After controlling for demographic characteristics, exercise, smoking and drinking history, binary logistic regression showed that the risk of hip fracture in depressed patients was 1.78 times higher in the training set ( OR=1.78, P<0.001), 2.73 times higher in the testing set ( OR=2.73, P=0.002), and 15.21 times higher in the external validation set ( OR=15.21, P<0.001) than that of non-depressed patients, indicating good internal and external validation results. Conclusion:Depression is an independent risk factor for hip fractures among middle-aged and elderly populations in Chinese communities. Early identification and active intervention for depression in this population can help reduce the risk of hip fractures.
6.Network Meta-analysis of the Effects of Different Chinese Patent Medicine on Lipids and Microcirculatory Status in Coronary Heart Disease Patients with Phlegm and Blood Stasis Syndrome
Xiaoshan CUI ; Hongzheng LI ; Liang LI ; Jiaming GAO ; Yuanyuan CHEN ; Huiyu ZHANG ; Wei HAO ; Jianhua FU ; Hao GUO
Traditional Chinese Drug Research & Clinical Pharmacology 2024;35(7):1069-1083
Objective To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of different Chinese patent medicine in improving blood lipid and microcirculation in coronary heart disease patients with phlegm-blood stasis syndrome based on network meta-analysis.Methods The randomized controlled trials(RCTs)of different Chinese patent medicine in the treatment of blood lipid and microcirculation in coronary heart disease patients with phlegm-blood stasis syndrome were collected by searching CNKI,Wanfang,VIP,SinoMed,PubMed,EMbase,Cochrane Library,and Web of science databases from the establishment of the database to April 3,2023.Literature quality evaluation and network meta-analysis were conducted using Review Manager 5.4 and Stata15.1 software.Results Thirty-seven RCTs were included,with a total sample size of 4 064 cases,involving 15 different Chinese patent medicines.The network meta-analysis showed that the efficacy of Chinese patent medicine combined with conventional Western medicine is often better than that of conventional Western medicine alone.There are no serious adverse reactions.The top three Chinese patent medicines with cumulative probability of total clinical efficacy were Guanmai Zaitong soft extract,Gualoupi Injection and Quyu Xiaoban Capsule.In terms of improving triglyceride(TG)and low-density lipoprotein(LDL-C),the top three Chinese patent medicines were Gualoupi Injection,Huxinkang Tablet and Guanxin Shutong Capsule.In terms of improving plasma viscosity and fibrinogen,the top three Chinese patent medicines were Ginkgo Damo Injection,Gualoupi Injection and Guanxin Shutong Capsule.In terms of improving endothelial function[nitric oxide(NO)and endothelin-1(ET-1)],the top three Chinese patent medicines were Ginkgo Damo Injection,Danlou Tablet and Tongmai Yuxin Pill.In terms of reducing inflammation hypersensitivity C-reactive protein(hs-CRP),the top three Chinese patent medicines were Ginkgo Damo Injection,Huxinkang Tablet and Guanxin Shutong Capsule.Conclusion The current evidence shows that the combination of TCM,which is used for the treatment of phlegm-blood stasis syndrome,with conventional Western medicine in the treatment of coronary heart disease has advantages in improving clinical efficacy,blood lipids and microcirculation.TCM especially for the treatment of phlegm-blood stasis syndrome shows more obvious advantage,such as Guanmai Zaitong soft extract and Gualoupi injection,which can be taken into consideration as part of the clinical guidelines.However,due to the limited number and quality of the included literatures,the research results still need to be verified by more high-quality,multi-center,double-blind randomized trials.The purpose is to provide more reliable evidence-based medical reference.
7.Stimulation single fiber electromyography in orbicularis oculi in ocular myasthenia gravis
Wenxiao XU ; Qiong CAI ; Yinxing LIANG ; Chao WU ; Huiyu FENG ; Jiajing YUAN ; Songjie LIAO
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2023;56(8):864-870
Objective:To establish the reference values of stimulation single fiber electromyography (SFEMG) in orbicularis oculi, and to explore its sensitivity in repetitive nerve stimulation (RNS) negative ocular myasthenia gravis (OMG) patients, and the relationship between jitter and various clinical parameters.Methods:Thirty-two healthy volunteers were included to establish the reference value of normal controls from January 2019 to December 2019. From December 2019 to January 2023, 36 OMG patients with negative RNS were collected. Quantitative MG score (QMGS) was performed, neostigmine test and antibody titers as well as thymus CT results were recorded. One side of the orbicularis oculi muscle was tested with a disposable concentric needle electrode in stimulation SFEMG, and the mean consecutive difference (MCD) value was calculated, which was compared with the average MCD value and upper limit of individual values in normal controls to evaluate whether the jitter was abnormal. Spearman correlation analysis of abnormal mean MCD values with QMGS and antibody titer was conducted.Results:Among the 32 healthy volunteers, there were 13 males and 19 females, the age was (46.8 ±18.7) years, and the MCD was (19.0 ±4.4) μs. The upper limit of the reference value was 27.7 μs for average MCD, and 37.4 μs for 10% individual values. Among 36 OMG patients negative at RNS tests, 20 were male and 16 were female, with a age of (37.2 ±17.0) years. The MCD was (29.9 ±14.7) μs, and Jitter was abnormal in 29 patients (81%). Among them, 20 (20/25) patients were antibody positive, 6 (6/26) patients had thymic hyperplasia, and 7 (7/26) patients had thymoma. The QMGS was 3(2, 4). There were 7 patients (19%) with normal jitter, whose QMGS was 3(2, 4). Among the patients with normal Jitter, 5 (5/5) patients were antibody positive, 2 (2/6) patients had thymic hyperplasia. There was no statistically significant difference in clinical indicators between the two groups of patients with abnormal or normal jitter. There was no significant correlation in antibody titer or QMGS with abnormal mean MCD value. Conclusions:The upper limit of the mean MCD value in the normal controls is 27.7 μs. The upper limit of a single value is 37.4 μs. Its sensitivity for OMG patients with RNS negative is 81%, and the abnormal mean MCD value does not show a significant correlation with various clinical indicators. Abnormal jitter indicates dysfunction of neuromuscular junction transmission, which is an important neuroelectrophysiological indicator for MG patients and is suitable for RNS negative patients. Orbicularis oculi muscle stimulation SFEMG provides a reliable and sensitive electrophysiological means for functional evaluation of neuromuscular junction.
8.Research on Risk Control of Upgraded Design and Development Changes of Laser Treatment Equipment after Registration.
Huiyu GUAN ; Fang XU ; Haitao FU ; Ting WANG ; Cong ZHANG ; Liang HUANG ; Wei YUAN ; Wendi ZHU
Chinese Journal of Medical Instrumentation 2020;44(4):346-352
This paper analyzes the causes and risks of common design and development changes of laser treatment equipment, studies the changes of key components and their corresponding control measures, forms the identification method of design changes of laser treatment equipment, and gives suggestions on how to deal with design and development changes, so as to provide references for inspectors during on-site inspection.
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9.MiR-142-3p enhances chemosensitivity of breast cancer cells and inhibits autophagy by targeting HMGB1.
Lu LIANG ; Jijun FU ; Siran WANG ; Huiyu CEN ; Lingmin ZHANG ; Safur Rehman MANDUKHAIL ; Lingran DU ; Qianni WU ; Peiquan ZHANG ; Xiyong YU
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2020;10(6):1036-1046
MiR-142-3p has been reported to act as a tumor suppressor in breast cancer. However, the regulatory effect of miR-142-3p on drug resistance of breast cancer cells and its underlying mechanism remain unknown. Here, we found that miR-142-3p was significantly downregulated in the doxorubicin (DOX)-resistant MCF-7 cell line (MCF-7/DOX). MiR-142-3p overexpression increased DOX sensitivity and enhanced DOX-induced apoptosis in breast cancer cells. High-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) is a direct functional target of miR-142-3p in breast cancer cells and miR-142-3p negatively regulated HMGB1 expression. Moreover, overexpression of HMGB1 dramatically reversed the promotion of apoptosis and inhibition of autophagy mediated by miR-142-3p up-regulation. In conclusion, miR-142-3p overexpression may inhibit autophagy and promote the drug sensitivity of breast cancer cells to DOX by targeting HMGB1. The miR-142-3p/HMGB1 axis might be a novel target to regulate the drug resistance of breast cancer patients.
10.Application of the Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation System in the Digital Community on the Thumb Adduction Deformity
Yanqiong DAI ; Li CHEN ; Huiyu ZHOU ; Xiuhua CHEN ; Yuanfei SHAN ; Liang TANG
Progress in Modern Biomedicine 2017;17(22):4250-4253
Objective:To explore the effect of digital rehabilitation system on the recovery of infants with cerebral palsy.Methods:Twenty-one children with cerebral palsy were treated with residual cerebral palsy in Putuo District,and 21 children with cerebral palsy were followed up.The patients were divided into two groups (n =21).The control group was treated by routine OT training by the parents,and the treatment group was treated with the digital rehabilitation system.Three months later,the efficacy was evaluated and compared.Results:After 3 months of treatment,the total effective rate (effective rate and effective rate) of the two groups was 90.5% and 81%,respectively,and the treatment group was significantly higher than the control group (P <0.05).The PROM of the two groups was improved (P <0.01),and the PROM in the treatment group was significantly higher than that in the control group (P <0.05).FMFM was significantly higher than that before treatment (P <0.01),and FMFM was significantly higher in the treatment group than in the control group (P <0.01).Conclusion:Family (community) digital rehabilitation system can effectively improve the rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy.

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