1.Research Progress on the Correlation Between Mitophagy and Vascular Cognitive Impairment
Yan LIU ; Xingang DONG ; Xiaoyuan WANG ; Gege QI ; Yiqin REN ; Lianpeng ZHOU ; Hui LI ; Suqing ZHANG ; Weifeng LI
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2025;16(2):338-349
Vascular cognitive impairment (VCI), caused by cerebrovascular dysfunction, severely impacts the quality of life in the elderly population, yet effective therapeutic approaches remain limited. Mitophagy, a selective mitochondrial quality-control mechanism, has emerged as a critical focus in neurological disease research. Accumulating evidence indicates that mitophagy modulates oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and neuronal apoptosis. Key signaling pathways associated with mitophagy—including PINK1/Parkin, BNIP3/Nix, FUNDC1, PI3K/Akt/mTOR, and AMPK—have been identified as potential therapeutic targets for VCI. This review summarizes the mechanistic roles of mitophagy in VCI pathogenesis and explores emerging therapeutic strategies targeting these pathways, aiming to provide novel insights for clinical intervention and advance the development of effective treatments for VCI.
2.Association Between Vitamin D Status and Insulin Resistance in Adolescents: A Cross-sectional Observational Study
Xiaoyuan GUO ; Yutong WANG ; Zhibo ZHOU ; Shi CHEN ; Mei ZHANG ; Bo BAN ; Ping LI ; Xinran ZHANG ; Qiuping ZHANG ; Kai YANG ; Hongbo YANG ; Hanze DU ; Hui PAN
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2025;16(3):577-583
To investigate the correlation between vitamin D nutritional status and insulin resistance in pubertal adolescents. This cross-sectional observational study employed convenience sampling to recruit 2021-grade(8th grade) students from Jining No.7 Middle School in Shandong Province on June 5, 2023. Data collection included questionnaires, physical examinations, and imaging assessments to obtain general information, secondary sexual characteristics development, and bone age. Venous blood samples were collected to measure fasting blood glucose(FBG), fasting insulin(FINS), homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance(HOMA-IR), and 25-hydroxyvitamin D[25(OH)D] levels. Spearman correlation analysis and multivariate linear regression models were used to examine the associations between serum vitamin D levels and FBG, FINS, and HOMA-IR. The study included 168 pubertal adolescents[69 females(41.1%), 99 males(58.9%); mean age(13.27±0.46) years]. All participants had entered puberty based on sexual development assessment. Vitamin D deficiency was observed in 41 participants(24.4%), insufficiency in 109(64.9%), and sufficiency in 18(10.7%). The median HOMA-IR was 3.49(2.57, 5.14).Significant differences were found across vitamin D status groups for HOMA-IR [4.45(2.54, 6.62) Vitamin D deficiency/insufficiency is prevalent among pubertal adolescents, and serum vitamin D levels show a significant inverse association with insulin resistance. These findings suggest the potential importance of vitamin D status in metabolic health during puberty.
3.Impact of childhood trauma on internet addiction in medical students: the mediating role of perceived stress
Xiaohong PENG ; Xiaoyuan LIAO ; Dantong WU ; Yanyin ZHOU ; Yelu LIU ; Yuxiang WANG ; Luoya ZHANG ; Juan DENG ; Yanjie PENG ; Kezhi LIU ; Jing CHEN ; Wei LEI
Sichuan Mental Health 2025;38(3):267-272
BackgroundWith the rapid development of the networking technologies, internet addiction has increasingly become a serious mental health issue. Previous studies have revealed the link between childhood trauma and internet addiction, while the mediating role of perceived stress in this link is not yet clear. ObjectiveTo investigate the role of medical students' perceived stress in the relationship between childhood trauma and internet addiction, so as to provide references for the intervention of internet addiction. MethodsFrom February to March 2023, a random sampling technique was used to select 1 232 undergraduate students from the School of Clinical Medical Sciences of Southwest Medical University as research subjects. The Childhood Trauma Questionnaire-Short Form (CTQ-SF), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Internet Gaming Disorder Scale (IGDS), and Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale (BSMAS) were used for assessment. Pearson's correlation coefficients were calculated. The mediation effect of perceived stress in the relationship between childhood trauma and internet addiction was tested using Model 4 in the SPSS Process 4.1, and Bootstrapping procedure involving 5 000 replicates was employed to confirm the statistical significance. ResultsA total of 1 016 (82.47%) valid completed questionnaires were gathered. The CTQ-SF scores of medical students were positively correlated with PSS scores, IGD scores, and BSMAS scores (r=0.583, 0.474, 0.465, P<0.01). PSS scores were positively correlated with IGD scores and BSMAS scores (r=0.369, 0.479, P<0.01). Childhood trauma in medical students was found to positively predict perceived stress (β=0.191, P<0.01), social media addiction (β=0.160, P<0.01), and internet gaming disorder (β=0.106, P<0.01). Perceived stress played a significant mediating role in the relationship between childhood trauma and internet gaming disorder, indirect effect value was 0.018 (95% CI: 0.009~0.027), accounting for 16.98%. Perceived stress also exhibited a significant mediating role in the relationship between childhood trauma and social media addiction, indirect effect value was 0.063 (95% CI: 0.048~0.079), accounting for 39.38%. ConclusionChildhood trauma in medical students may affect internet gaming disorder and social media addiction through perceived stress. [Funded by 2022 Annual Research Project of Sichuan Applied Psychology Research Center,(number,CSXL-22102)]
4.The Development and Application of Chatbots in Healthcare: From Traditional Methods to Large Language Models
Zixing WANG ; Le QI ; Xiaodan LIAN ; Ziheng ZHOU ; Aiwei MENG ; Xintong WU ; Xiaoyuan GAO ; Yujie YANG ; Yiyang LIU ; Wei ZHAO ; Xiaolin DIAO
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2025;16(5):1170-1178
With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence technology, chatbots have shown great potential in the healthcare sector. From personalized health advice to chronic disease management and psychological support, chatbots have demonstrated significant advantages in improving the efficiency and quality of healthcare services. As the scope of their applications expands, the relationship between technological complexity and practical application scenarios has become increasingly intertwined, necessitating a more comprehensive evaluation of both aspects. This paper, from the perspective of he althcare applications, systematically reviews the technological pathways and development of chatbots in the medical field, providing an in-depth analysis of their performance across various medical scenarios. It thoroughly examines the advantages and limitations of chatbots, aiming to offer theoretical support for future research and propose feasible recommendations for the broader adoption of chatbot technologies in healthcare.
5.Stakeholders Identification,Claim Analysis and Governance Strategy in Active Health Management Model
Ni WU ; Xiaoyuan ZHOU ; Mingzheng TIAN
Chinese Health Economics 2024;43(6):23-27,53
Objective:Based on multi-subject coordination perspective,it aimed to define the stakeholders in the active health management model,analyze the functional positioning and interests of each party,and put forward relevant governance strategies,so as to provide the participating subjects with governance ideas for the subsequent exploration of the implementation path of active health.Methods:Stakeholders are identified,categorized and managed using Delphi expert consultation and Mitchell scoring method.Results:After two rounds of expert consultation,a total of 17 stakeholders were identified and categorized into three types:deterministic,anticipatory,and marginal stakeholders.In addition,taking into account the opinions from the expert interviews,the functional positioning and interests of each party were further identified,and corresponding management strategies were proposed.Conclusion:Active health management should adopt the strategy of"holistic coordination and categorization",adopting different governance strategies according to the priority of the demands of each type of stakeholder,and at the same time establishing a sound mechanism for sharing responsibilities and preventing conflicts of interest,so as to coordinate and balance the interests of all parties.
6.An Empirical Study of Payment by DRG for Rehabilitation Cases Based on the PSM-DID Model
Ni WU ; Xiaoyuan ZHOU ; Yufan WANG
Chinese Hospital Management 2024;44(9):64-69
Objective Explore the impact of payment by DRG on rehabilitation cases,evaluate the effect of DRG policy reform for rehabilitation cases and make relevant recommendations.Methods Rehabilitation cases admitted to designated medical institutions in Sichuan Province in 2020-2021 were extracted,and regression analyses were per-formed after Propensity Score Matching using the Difference in Differences method to evaluate the impact of DRG payment on the inpatient costs and the hospitalization days of rehabilitation cases,then analyze the net effect of the policy.Results After the implementation of DRG payment,the total hospitalization cost,drug cost,treatment cost,and examination cost of rehabilitation cases decreased to different degrees,and only the bed cost increased,in which the total hospitalization cost decreased by 21.8%(P<0.05),and the cost structure of the cases changed to a certain extent compared with that before the implementation of DRG payment.In addition,the number of hospi-talization days for rehabilitation cases has not been effectively reduced under the DRG policy,but rather increased by 13.4%(P<0.05).Conclusion DRG payment can effectively reduce the financial burden of rehabilitation cases,but it does not optimize the operational efficiency of hospitals.Whether payment by DRG is applicable to rehabilita-tion cases is open to further discussion,the health insurance department and hospitals should be in close contact to actively explore new modes of health insurance payment for rehabilitation cases.
7.Stakeholders Identification,Claim Analysis and Governance Strategy in Active Health Management Model
Ni WU ; Xiaoyuan ZHOU ; Mingzheng TIAN
Chinese Health Economics 2024;43(6):23-27,53
Objective:Based on multi-subject coordination perspective,it aimed to define the stakeholders in the active health management model,analyze the functional positioning and interests of each party,and put forward relevant governance strategies,so as to provide the participating subjects with governance ideas for the subsequent exploration of the implementation path of active health.Methods:Stakeholders are identified,categorized and managed using Delphi expert consultation and Mitchell scoring method.Results:After two rounds of expert consultation,a total of 17 stakeholders were identified and categorized into three types:deterministic,anticipatory,and marginal stakeholders.In addition,taking into account the opinions from the expert interviews,the functional positioning and interests of each party were further identified,and corresponding management strategies were proposed.Conclusion:Active health management should adopt the strategy of"holistic coordination and categorization",adopting different governance strategies according to the priority of the demands of each type of stakeholder,and at the same time establishing a sound mechanism for sharing responsibilities and preventing conflicts of interest,so as to coordinate and balance the interests of all parties.
8.An Empirical Study of Payment by DRG for Rehabilitation Cases Based on the PSM-DID Model
Ni WU ; Xiaoyuan ZHOU ; Yufan WANG
Chinese Hospital Management 2024;44(9):64-69
Objective Explore the impact of payment by DRG on rehabilitation cases,evaluate the effect of DRG policy reform for rehabilitation cases and make relevant recommendations.Methods Rehabilitation cases admitted to designated medical institutions in Sichuan Province in 2020-2021 were extracted,and regression analyses were per-formed after Propensity Score Matching using the Difference in Differences method to evaluate the impact of DRG payment on the inpatient costs and the hospitalization days of rehabilitation cases,then analyze the net effect of the policy.Results After the implementation of DRG payment,the total hospitalization cost,drug cost,treatment cost,and examination cost of rehabilitation cases decreased to different degrees,and only the bed cost increased,in which the total hospitalization cost decreased by 21.8%(P<0.05),and the cost structure of the cases changed to a certain extent compared with that before the implementation of DRG payment.In addition,the number of hospi-talization days for rehabilitation cases has not been effectively reduced under the DRG policy,but rather increased by 13.4%(P<0.05).Conclusion DRG payment can effectively reduce the financial burden of rehabilitation cases,but it does not optimize the operational efficiency of hospitals.Whether payment by DRG is applicable to rehabilita-tion cases is open to further discussion,the health insurance department and hospitals should be in close contact to actively explore new modes of health insurance payment for rehabilitation cases.
9.Stakeholders Identification,Claim Analysis and Governance Strategy in Active Health Management Model
Ni WU ; Xiaoyuan ZHOU ; Mingzheng TIAN
Chinese Health Economics 2024;43(6):23-27,53
Objective:Based on multi-subject coordination perspective,it aimed to define the stakeholders in the active health management model,analyze the functional positioning and interests of each party,and put forward relevant governance strategies,so as to provide the participating subjects with governance ideas for the subsequent exploration of the implementation path of active health.Methods:Stakeholders are identified,categorized and managed using Delphi expert consultation and Mitchell scoring method.Results:After two rounds of expert consultation,a total of 17 stakeholders were identified and categorized into three types:deterministic,anticipatory,and marginal stakeholders.In addition,taking into account the opinions from the expert interviews,the functional positioning and interests of each party were further identified,and corresponding management strategies were proposed.Conclusion:Active health management should adopt the strategy of"holistic coordination and categorization",adopting different governance strategies according to the priority of the demands of each type of stakeholder,and at the same time establishing a sound mechanism for sharing responsibilities and preventing conflicts of interest,so as to coordinate and balance the interests of all parties.
10.An Empirical Study of Payment by DRG for Rehabilitation Cases Based on the PSM-DID Model
Ni WU ; Xiaoyuan ZHOU ; Yufan WANG
Chinese Hospital Management 2024;44(9):64-69
Objective Explore the impact of payment by DRG on rehabilitation cases,evaluate the effect of DRG policy reform for rehabilitation cases and make relevant recommendations.Methods Rehabilitation cases admitted to designated medical institutions in Sichuan Province in 2020-2021 were extracted,and regression analyses were per-formed after Propensity Score Matching using the Difference in Differences method to evaluate the impact of DRG payment on the inpatient costs and the hospitalization days of rehabilitation cases,then analyze the net effect of the policy.Results After the implementation of DRG payment,the total hospitalization cost,drug cost,treatment cost,and examination cost of rehabilitation cases decreased to different degrees,and only the bed cost increased,in which the total hospitalization cost decreased by 21.8%(P<0.05),and the cost structure of the cases changed to a certain extent compared with that before the implementation of DRG payment.In addition,the number of hospi-talization days for rehabilitation cases has not been effectively reduced under the DRG policy,but rather increased by 13.4%(P<0.05).Conclusion DRG payment can effectively reduce the financial burden of rehabilitation cases,but it does not optimize the operational efficiency of hospitals.Whether payment by DRG is applicable to rehabilita-tion cases is open to further discussion,the health insurance department and hospitals should be in close contact to actively explore new modes of health insurance payment for rehabilitation cases.

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