1.Research status of quality assessment of hospice care for children with cancer abroad
Jing WU ; Xianhong ZHANG ; Lu WEI ; Xiaochuan ZHU
Chinese Medical Ethics 2025;38(3):275-280
The effectiveness and professionalism of hospice care services for children with cancer are of great significance for improving their quality of life and reducing the mental and economic burden on their families. Currently, a relatively complete quality evaluation system for hospice care for children with cancer has been established abroad, while research in this field in China is still in its infancy. By elaborating on the concept and connotation of quality assessment of hospice care for children with cancer in detail, systematically reviewing the research status of quality assessment of hospice care for children with cancer abroad, and addressing the problems and challenges faced by quality assessment of hospice care for children with cancer in China, corresponding inspirations and improvement strategies were proposed, aiming to provide a reference for improving the quality of hospice care for children with cancer in China.
2.Experience in Treating Depression with the Combined Use of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Under the Guiding Principle of Deficiency and Excess
Yuxian WANG ; Wei LU ; Hengjia LIU ; Jing YANG ; Qingnan FU ; Jie ZHANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(14):1499-1503
This paper summarizes clinical experience in treating depression with a combined approach of acupuncture and herbal medicine under the guiding principle of deficiency and excess. Given the complex pathogenesis of depression, it is proposed that syndrome differentiation based on deficiency and excess should serve as the overarching principle. Acupuncture is prioritized, supplemented by Chinese herbal medicine. Acupuncture is based on the spirit-regulating protocol; for excess syndromes, it is combined with the calming and restoring protocol, while for deficiency syndromes, it is combined with the five zang organs tonification protocol. In cases of mixed deficiency and excess, the two protocols are alternated, and adjustments are made dynamically throughout the treatment based on syndrome evolution. Herbal prescriptions are also guided by the differentiation of deficiency and excess. For excess patterns, dispersion and clearance should be emphasized, focusing on soothing the liver, clearing heat, relieving irritability, regulating qi, transforming phlegm, and calming the mind; for deficiency patterns, tonification is emphasized, aiming to strengthen the spleen, nourish the blood, calm the spirit, tonify qi, and consolidate the root.
3.Investigation of the current situation of X-ray diagnostic equipment use and radiation protection in pet veterinary institutions in Zaozhuang City, China
Luwei JING ; Wei LU ; Hongliang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health 2025;34(4):484-488
Objective To investigate the current situation of X-ray diagnostic equipment use and radiation protection management in pet veterinary institutions in Zaozhuang City, China. Methods A survey was conducted on the use of X-ray diagnostic equipment and radiation health management in 29 pet veterinary institutions in Zaozhuang City, with data collected via a questionnaire. Results The utilization rate of X-ray diagnostic equipment was 65.52%, the evaluation rate of occupational disease hazard control effect was 21.05%, the annual radiation protection detection rate of workplaces was 47.37%, the declaration rate of occupational disease hazard projects was 21.05%, and the compliance rate for provision of personal protective supplies was 36.84%. The occupational health examination rate was 84%, the personal dose monitoring rate was 60%, and the rate of training on radiation protection regulations and knowledge was 48%. Conclusion The deployment and use rate of X-ray diagnostic equipment in pet veterinary institutions in Zaozhuang City is relatively high. The awareness of radiation safety and protection is relatively low for some institutions and personnel, and the occupational disease protection measures are inadequately implemented. Enhanced radiation protection management is recommended.
4.Application of xenotransplantation in clinical practice
Shengkun SUN ; Shujun YANG ; Hao WEI ; Haihong YANG ; Jing LU ; Jiang PENG
Organ Transplantation 2024;15(2):200-206
Organ transplantation is the optimal treatment for end-stage organ failure. Nevertheless, organ shortage is a global problem, which limits further development of organ transplantation. Recent research shows that genetically modified pig may become a realistic alternative source of clinical organ transplantation donor. Xenotransplantation may serve as one of the effective measures to resolve the problem of organ shortage. Since 2021, 2 cases of living xenotransplantation and 6 cases of xenotransplantation in brain death recipients have been performed worldwide, and phase Ⅰ clinical trial of xenotransplantation has been launched, and the results have exceeded expectations. Therefore, in this article, recent clinical trial results of xenotransplantation in living and brain death recipients were retrospectively analyzed, and scientific, technical and ethical issues related to clinical research of xenotransplantation were illustrated, hoping to provide reference for clinical research of xenotransplantation in China and promote the development of xenotransplantation in clinical practice.
5.Clinical Observation on the FANG's Scalp Acupuncture Combined with Timing Auricular Point Pressing Therapy in the Treatment of Insomnia Patients with Maintenance Hemodialysis
Jin-Hua LU ; Yuan-Yuan REN ; Xiao-Jing ZHENG ; Shao-Mei ZHANG ; Xi-Yue HU ; Wei HUANG
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;41(3):671-677
Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of FANG's scalp acupuncture combined with timing auricular point pressing therapy in the treatment of insomnia patients with maintenance hemodialysis(MHD).Methods A total of 70 patients with insomnia on MHD were randomly divided into observation group and control group,with 35 patients in each group.Both groups were given conventional treatment,the control group was given oral use of Estazolam Tablets on the basis of conventional treatment,and the observation group was given FANG's scalp acupuncture combined with timing auricular point pressing therapy.Both groups were treated for a total of 4 weeks of treatment.After 1 month of treatment,the clinical efficacy of the two groups was evaluated,and the changes in the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI)score and the Kidney Disease Quality of Life Short Form(KDQOL-SF)score,as well as the scores of the Hamilton Depression Scale(HAMD)and the Hamilton Anxiety Scale(HAMA),were observed in the patients of the two groups before and after treatment.The changes in hemoglobin(Hb),serum creatinine(Scr),and blood urea nitrogen(BUN)levels were compared before and after treatment between the two groups,and the safety of the two groups was evaluated.Results(1)After treatment,the PSQI and KDQOL-SF scores of patients in the two groups were significantly improved(P<0.05),and the observation group was significantly superior to the control group in improving PSQI and KDQOL-SF scores,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).(2)After treatment,the HAMD and HAMA scores of patients in the two groups were significantly improved(P<0.05),and the observation group was significantly superior to the control group in improving HAMD and HAMA scores,and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).(3)After treatment,the Hb,Scr,BUN levels of patients in the two groups were significantly improved(P<0.05),and the observation group was significantly superior to the control group in improving Hb,Scr,BUN levels,and the differences were all statistically significant(P<0.05).(4)The total effective rate was 77.14%(27/35)in the observation group and 62.86%(22/35)in the control group.The efficacy of the observation group was superior to that of the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).(5)Comparison of the incidence of adverse reactions in the two groups of patients,the difference was not statistically significant(P>0.05).Conclusion FANG's scalp acupuncture combined with timing auricular point pressing therapy in the treatment of insomnia patients with MHD can effectively improve the sleep quality of patients and alleviate anxiety and depression,so as to improve the quality of life of patients,with remarkable efficacy.
6.Advances on reprogramming of fatty acid metabolism in pulmonary fibrosis
Lu BAI ; Jiaxin WANG ; Xue WANG ; Wei ZENG ; Meiyue SONG ; Tiantian ZHANG ; Jing WANG
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2024;44(4):548-552
Pulmonary fibrosis is a progressive interstitial fibrotic lung disease with high mortality.Its pathogenesis is complex and involves the reprogramming of fatty acid metabolism.This reprogramming includes changes in de novo fatty acid synthesis,uptake,oxidation,and derivatives.It crucially influences alveolar epithelial cell survival,macrophage polarization,and fibroblast activation,thereby playing a significant role in either exacerbating or miti-gating the disease.Understanding and intervening in the reprogramming of fatty acid metabolism offers potential strategies for prevention,diagnosing and treatment of pulmonary fibrosis.
7.The implementation and evaluation of a modified full appointment mode for daytime chemotherapy safety
Yu-Hua LIU ; Hai-Yan LU ; Jing ZENG ; Wei-Ying WANG
Fudan University Journal of Medical Sciences 2024;51(2):205-210
Objective To explore the operation effect of the improved full-appointment mode of ambulatory chemotherapy,so as to provide reference for further improving the treatment process.Methods The enhanced full-appointment mode had been implemented in Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center outpatient information system,which seamlessly integrated daytime chemotherapy assessment with comprehensive information management,formulated precise rules for chemotherapy appointments,and ensured efficient integration of relevant data.A comparative analysis was conducted between the period after optimization(Jan to Sep 2022)and the corresponding period in the previous year(Jan to Sep 2021),considering factors such as patient waiting time,human involvement,patient safety during chemotherapy,as well as nurse and patient satisfaction.Results After optimization,the time spent by patients was reduced from 52.12(32.73-83.05)to 20.04(11.87-41.10)minutes,with statistically significant difference(z=-78.144,P<0.001).Additionally,the time spent by patients before and after optimization was significantly different in the distribution of<30 minutes,30-60 minutes,and>60 minutes(χ2=5 958.455,P<0.001).Previously,one nurse and 2-3 security personnel were required to schedule appointments in the daytime chemotherapy center,while after optimization,there was no longer a need for nurses to arrange appointment windows and the number of security personnel was reduced to one,thereby optimized human operations.It was observed that the number of cases involving chemotherapy infusion reactions decreased from 59 to 46 following optimization,and the number of patients requiring rescue observation reduced from four to one.Notably,no rescue events occurred during non-day shifts,thus enhanced patient safety during treatment hours outside regular working hours.Furthermore,there was a statistically significant improvement in both nurses'and patients'satisfaction levels before and after implementation of these optimizations(P<0.05).Conclusion The modified full appointment mode reduced patient waiting time,optimized human resources utilization,enhanced patient safety during chemotherapy,and improved satisfaction levels among both nurses and patients.The implementation of the modified full appointment mode for daytime chemotherapy centers was beneficial to their overall operation.
8.Application of deep learning image reconstruction combined with computer-aided diagnosis in CT screening of pulmonary nodules
Jing LU ; Tao LI ; Bimiao WEI ; Hang CHEN ; Da ZOU ; Hongfeng LIANG
Journal of Practical Radiology 2024;40(1):135-139
Objective To analyze the effects of deep learning image reconstruction(DLIR)and adaptive statistical iterative recon-struction V(ASIR-V)on the imaging quality of chest CT in patient with pulmonary nodules,and to evaluate the differences based on different image reconstruction techniques in the detection of efficiency of computer-aided diagnosis(CAD)for pulmonary nodules.Methods The image data of pulmonary nodules of eighty patients with chest CT screening were reconstructed with ASIR-V 80%,DLIR-low(DLIR-L),DLIR-medium(DLIR-M)and DLIR-high(DLIR-H)images,respectively.The objective image quality and sub-jective image quality of the four groups were compared and analyzed.Objective image quality includes CT value of region of interest(ROI),noise,signal-to-noise ratio(SNR),contrast-to-noise ratio(CNR)and image average gradient.The diagnostic efficacy of CAD in detecting pulmonary nodules of reconstructed images among four groups were further evaluated.Results There were no signifi-cant difference in CT value of ROI of reconstructed images among the four groups(P>0.05).The noise,SNR and CNR of DLIR-H images were similar to those of ASIR-V 80%(P>0.05),but significantly better than those of DLIR-L and DLIR-M(P<0.05).The average gradient of DLIR-L,DLIR-M and DLIR-H images were significantly higher than those of ASIR-V 80%(P<0.05).The subjective image quality scores of DLIR-L,DLIR-M and DLIR-H images were significantly higher than those of ASIR-V 80%(P<0.05),and the subjective image quality score of DLIR-H image was the highest.CAD showed the highest true positive rate in DLIR-H images for detecting pulmonary nodules(P<0.05),and CAD showed the highest false positives per capita in ASIR-V 80%images for detecting pulmonary nodules(P<0.05).Conclusion The noise,SNR and CNR of DLIR-H images are similar to those of ASIR-V 80%,with the significantly higher image clarity and subjective image quality scores.DLIR-H has advantages in CAD detection of pulmonary nodules,which is an ideal image reconstruction technology for chest CT pulmonary nodule screening.
9.Effects of kinesio taping on the biomechanical characteristics of the lower limbs during side-step cutting
Jing YOU ; Wenqi HUANG ; Wei ZHENG ; Jieming LU ; Yanhua GUO ; Yuan GAO ; Zheyu XIONG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2024;28(27):4383-4389
BACKGROUND:Kinesio taping has been widely used as a means of sports protection,but its role as a means to correct abnormal biomechanical changes of the lower limbs during side-step cutting remains unclear. OBJECTIVE:To analyze and compare the changes in lower limb kinematics and dynamics when the subjects complete the side-step cutting of the knee joint under the conditions of kinesio taping,placebo taping and blank control. METHODS:Thirty-nine male college students majoring in basketball were recruited as subjects.Each subject was tested with kinesio taping,placebo taping or no taping.The mechanical correction method was used to patch the dominant knee joint of each subject.The run-up speed of 4.5-5.5 m/s was selected to complete the 45° side-step cutting motion,and the kinematics and kinetics data were collected synchronously by the three-dimensional dynamic capture system and the force measuring platform.The kinematics and kinetics parameters at the moment of initial touchdown and peak ground reaction force were selected for data analysis.SPSS 27.0 software was used for statistical analysis of the test data. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Kinematic indexes:compared with no taping and placebo taping,the hip abduction and knee valgus angles at the initial touchdown moment were significantly decreased when kinesio taping was used(P<0.05);at the moment of peak lateral ground reaction force,the angles of hip abduction,knee valgus and ankle plantar flexion decreased significantly(P<0.05),and the knee flexion angle was significantly increased(P<0.05).Kinetic indexes:Compared with no taping,both kinesio taping and placebo taping significantly reduced hip abduction and external rotation torque,knee valgus and external rotation torque at the moment of initial touchdown(P<0.05),and significantly reduced peak vertical ground reaction force and peak horizontal backward ground reaction force(P<0.05);in addition,kinesio taping significantly reduced peak lateral ground reaction force compared with no taping and placebo taping(P<0.05).These results indicate that kinesio taping of the knee joint may improve some kinematic and kinetic indexes associated with lower limb injury risk factors during the completion of the side-step cutting in basketball specialized college students to some extent,and may have a positive effect on the prevention of injury during the side-step cutting.In addition,the trends in the effects of placebo taping and kinesio taping on the knee joint are more consistent in terms of changes in some indexes,suggesting that there may be a placebo effect on the mechanism of action of kinesio taping.
10.Expression and clinical significance of CENPU in intestinal tissues of patients with colorectal cancer
Ruochun WANG ; Wei HUANG ; Sijia GE ; Jing CHEN ; Han XUAN ; Yang YAN ; Jiawei JIANG ; Mingbing XIAO ; Cuihua LU ; Zhaoxiu LIU
China Modern Doctor 2024;62(11):1-6
Objective To investigate the expression of centromere protein U(CENPU)in the intestinal tissues of patients with colon cancer,and to analyze the effect of CENPU expression level on the prognosis of patients with colon cancer combined with bioinformatics.Methods Firstly,the expression of CENPU in cancer tissues and normal tissues of colon cancer patients was analyzed by the expression of CENPU in tissues was further verified by real-time quantitative real time polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR),Western blot(WB)and immunohistochemistry(IHC).Combined with clinical data,univariate and multivariate Cox regression are used to analyze the correlation between CENPU expression and clinical case parameters of colon cancer patients.Then,the predictive effect of CENPU expression on the prognosis of colon cancer patients are explored by drawing receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve and Kaplan-Meier survival curve.Finally,the possible molecular mechanism of the effect of CENPU expression on the progression of colon cancer are analyzed by bioinformatics.Results By qRT-PCR,WB and IHC experiments,we find that compared with normal tissues,the expression of CENPU in cancer tissues of colon cancer patients is significantly increased.Cox regression analysis show that the expression of CENPU is significantly correlated with the age and TNM stage of patients,and is a risk factor affecting the prognosis of patients.Kaplan-Meier survival curve analysis show that colon cancer patients with high CENPU expression has significantly lower survival rates.ROC curve show that the model based on CENPU expression has a high predictive power for the prognosis of colon cancer patients area under the curve(AUC=0.832).Bioinformatics analysis show that CENPI,CENPN,CENPD,CENPK,CENPP,CENPM,CENPQ,CENPH,NDC80 and ITGB3BP have significant interaction with CENPU gene.CENPU is involved in DNA repair,MYC/TARGETS/V1 and PI3K/AKT/MTOR signaling pathways.Conclusion High expression of CENPU in cancer tissues of patients with colon cancer is significantly associated with poor prognosis of patients,suggesting that CENPU is expected to be a potential target for early diagnosis and prognosis prediction of patients with colon cancer.

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