Useful histopathologic features for diagnosing focal liver lesions with spindle cell morphology: A clinicopathologic study

BackgroundFocal liver lesions with spindle cell morphology are rare in the daily practice of pathology. The differential diagnosis is broad, including both tumors and tumor-like lesions. Initial radiologic assessment is sometimes inaccurate. Histopathology is needed to arrive at the correct diagnosis. This study analyzed discrepancies between histopathology and radiologic findings of focal liver lesions with spindle cell morphology.MethodsA six-year retrospective analysis was conducted at a tertiary hospital in Thailand. All focal liver lesions with spindle cell morphology were retrieved. Clinicopathologic features of these cases were analyzed. The pathological diagnosis was rendered primarily based on routine histopathology, using other ancillary studies as an adjunct.Results287 biopsies and 151 resection specimens with focal liver lesions were identified. In 12 (2.7%) cases, tumors or tumor-like lesions with spindle cell morphology were retrieved. A total of five cases had discrepancies between histopathology and radiologic findings. These lesions encompassed primary liver tumors (EBV-associated smooth muscle tumor and leiomyosarcoma); metastatic tumors (gastrointestinal stromal tumor, small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma); and a tumor-like lesion (endometriosis). Several morphologic findings (i.e., cytologic grades, dense and loose areas, intratumoral lymphocytes, distinct perinuclear vacuoles, and hemosiderin) are important clues to diagnose these spindle cell lesions.ConclusionsPathologists play a critical role in diagnosing focal liver lesions with spindle cell morphology, particularly those with limited clinical data at the initial presentation. A thorough evaluation of histomorphology on routine hematoxylin and eosin-stained slides is essential for correct diagnosis.     

基于规律成簇的间隔短回文重复序列及其相关蛋白技术检测乙型肝炎病毒共价闭合环状DNA方法的建立

目的建立一种基于规律成簇的间隔短回文重复序列及其相关蛋白(CRISPR/Cas13a)的乙型肝炎病毒(HBV)共价闭合环状DNA(HBV cccDNA)检测方法。方法提取2017年6月至2020年10月于首都医科大学附属北京佑安医院就诊的4例乙型肝炎患者肝脏总DNA后,使用HindⅢ内切酶和质粒安全性ATP依赖DNA酶(PSAD)分别进行酶切;根据松弛环状DNA(rcDNA)和cccDNA的结构差异,设计特异性扩增HBV cccDNA的引物,对酶切后的产物进行滚环扩增(RCA)和PCR扩增;并筛选crRNA,建立基于CRISPR/Cas13a技术的HBV cccDNA检测新方法。结果利用α-1-抗胰蛋白酶(A1AT)和HBV表面抗原(HBsAg)引物对双重酶切后的产物进行扩增,验证产物中HBV基因组的存在;利用HBV cccDNA和HBV rcDNA引物对PSDA酶切后的产物扩增,验证了产物中只存在HBV cccDNA;利用RCA后的阳性样本作为模板梯度稀释,然后进行PCR扩增转录后使用CRISPR/Cas13a检测,计算出检测下限为10拷贝/μl。结论本研究建立了RCA-PCR-CRISPR-Cas13a的新型检测方法,可对HBV cccDNA进行高灵敏度和高特异性检测,为乙型肝炎患者抗病毒治疗评估、治疗终点的确定以及调整治疗方案提供了有效的监测手段。     

Longitudinal association of egg intake frequency with cardiovascular disease in Chinese adults

Background and aimsReducing dietary cholesterol is generally acceptable for the prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Eggs are nutrient-dense and common food items across the world, while rich in cholesterol. The potential effects of egg intake on cardiovascular health remain uncertainty and have been under debate in past decades.Methods and resultsA nationwide cohort of 20,688 participants aged 16–110 years without CVD at baseline were derived from the China Family Panel Studies. Egg consumption was assessed by a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire. We adopted stratified Cox proportional hazards model with random intercepts for provinces to evaluate associations of egg intake with CVD incidence. During a median follow-up of 6.0 years, we identified 2395 total CVD incidence and mean egg consumption was 3 times/week. Egg intakes were associated lower risks of CVD incidence in the multivariate-adjusted model. Compared with the non-consumers, the corresponding HRs (95% confidence interval) for total CVD events were 0.84 (0.74–0.94) for 1–2 times per week, 0.78 (0.69–0.88) for 3–6/week, and 0.83 (0.72–0.95) for ≥7/week. Similar relationships were found in hypertension. Approximately non-linear relationships were observed between egg consumption with total CVD and hypertension incidence, identifying the lowest risk in 3–6 times/week. Subgroup analyses estimated lower risks of total CVD and hypertension in females only, with significant effect modification by sex (P for interaction = 0.008 and 0.020).ConclusionEgg consumption may be associated with lower risks of CVD incidence among Chinese adults. Our findings could have implications in CVD prevention and might be considered in the development of dietary guidelines.     

欧洲药物战略（2020）及其对中国医药领域的启示

在当前国际制药技术出现重大创新和变革、药品研发技术信息化和数字化程度不断发展，以及新型冠状病毒肺炎（COVID-19）疫情大流行的背景下，欧盟委员会为满足未竟临床需求、激励行业创新、增强监管系统应变能力、巩固欧盟药品监管体系国际地位，于2020年底发布了《欧洲药物战略》（Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe，PSE）。PSE被视为欧洲未来5年卫生政策的“基石”，对欧洲制药领域发展和管理具有重要指导意义。通过对PSE制定背景及发展战略目标、具体举措等内容进行梳理分析，并结合中国COVID-19疫情防控与行业发展、药品科学监管与鼓励创新等实际工作提出政策建议。     

Challenges and limitation of MTAP immunohistochemistry in diagnosing desmoplastic mesothelioma/sarcomatoid pleural mesothelioma with desmoplastic features

AimGenomic-based ancillary assays including immunohistochemistry (IHC) for BRCA-1 associated protein-1 (BAP1) and methylthioadenosine phosphorylase (MTAP), and fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) for CDKN2A are effective for differentiating pleural mesothelioma (PM) from reactive mesothelial proliferations. We previously reported a combination of MTAP and BAP1 IHC effectively distinguishes sarcomatoid PM from fibrous pleuritis (FP). Nevertheless, cases of sarcomatoid PM with desmoplastic features (desmoPM) are encountered where the IHC assessment is unclear.Methods and resultsWe evaluated assessment of MTAP IHC, BAP1 IHC, and CDKN2A FISH in 20 desmoPM compared to 24 FP. MTAP and BAP1 IHC could not be assessed in 11 (55 %) and 10 (50 %) cases, respectively, due to loss or faint immunoreactivity of internal positive control cells, while CDKN2A FISH could be evaluated in all cases. The sensitivities for MTAP loss, BAP1 loss, and CDKN2A homozygous deletion in desmoPM were 40 %, 10 %, and 100 %. A combination of MTAP loss and BAP1 loss yielded 45 % of sensitivity.ConclusionsMTAP IHC is a useful surrogate diagnostic marker in differentiating ordinary sarcomatoid PM from FP, but its effectiveness is limited in desmoPM. CDKN2A FISH is the most effective diagnostic assays with 100 % sensitivity and specificity in discriminating desmoPM from FP in the facilities where the FISH assay is available.     

北京市精神卫生医务人员对严重精神障碍发病报告制度的认知研究

背景 严重精神障碍发病报告制度作为精神卫生监测的重要一环已运行实施多年，实施效果需要进一步探知。 目的 分析北京市三类精神卫生医务人员对严重精神障碍发病报告制度重要性、主要作用、实施效果、存在问题及完善措施的认知，为促进该制度的完善提供建议。 方法 2019年3—6月，采用方便抽样方法选择234例市级精神专科医院医务人员，采用分层抽样方法选择183例区级精神专科医院医务人员，采用分层抽样方法选择214例社区精神卫生防治医务人员作为研究对象，采用"北京市精神卫生法治状况调查问卷"进行问卷调查，问卷主要内容包括医务人员基本信息及对严重精神障碍发病报告制度的认知。 结果 对于制度重要性，56.3%（103/183）的区级精神专科医院和54.7%（117/214）的社区精神卫生防治医务人员认为其"非常重要"，66.7%（156/234）的市级精神专科医院医务人员认为其"比较重要"。对于主要作用，76.9%（180/234）的市级精神专科医院医务人员和82.7%（177/214）的社区精神卫生防治医务人员认为该制度主要作用为"风险预警"，80.9%（148/183）的区级精神专科医院医务人员认为该制度主要作用为"社区管理"。对于实施效果，44.4%（104/234）的市级精神专科医院医务人员、50.3%（92/183）的区级精神专科医院医务人员和50.9%（109/214）的社区精神卫生防治医务人员认为严重精神障碍发病报告制度实施效果比较好。对于存在问题，77.8%（182/234）的市级精神专科医院医务人员、78.1%（143/183）的区级精神专科医院医务人员和83.2%（178/214）的社区精神卫生防治医务人员认为该制度主要存在的问题为"报告涉及患者隐私信息的收集"。对于完善措施，73.5%（172/234）的市级精神专科医院医务人员和76.6%（164/214）的社区精神卫生防治医务人员认为严重精神障碍发病报告制度完善措施为"规范信息录入、登记、更正、汇总制度"，68.9%（126/183）的区级精神专科医院医务人员认为制度完善措施为"规范信息共享及对患者隐私保护的制度"。 结论 三类医务人员对严重精神障碍发病报告制度的作用及实施效果表示肯定，为实现风险防控与隐私保护并重，兼顾患者管理与服务，应当对该制度予以完善，包括：在法律层面细化相关规定；对患者坚持服务保障与管理并重，完善精神卫生服务体系，落实基本与重大公共卫生服务项目；增加政策宣传力度，提高患者及家属对该制度的认可度。     

自制静脉止血带在儿童腹腔镜疝修补手术中的应用

目的探讨自制静脉止血带在儿童腹腔镜疝修补手术中的应用价值及护理经验。 方法选择2017年1月至2018年12月，首都医科大学附属北京朝阳医院行儿童腹腔镜疝修补手术224例患儿的临床资料。将2017年1至12月行手术治疗的115例患儿设置为对照组，使用传统圆形止血带进行静脉穿刺。2018年1至12月行手术治疗的109例患儿设置为观察组，使用自制静脉止血带进行静脉穿刺。比较2组穿刺疼痛度及穿刺成功率。 结果观察组在减轻静脉穿刺疼痛度，提高静脉穿刺成功率方面与对照组比较，差异有统计学意义（P<0.05）。 结论自制止血带的应用可以减轻儿童腹腔镜疝修补手术静脉穿刺疼痛度提高静脉输液成功率。     

医科大学医学生健康教育培训需求度和满意度现状分析

目的 了解医学生学习《健康教育》课程的满意度、需求度现状及差异，为《健康教育》课程优化提供参考。方法 以某医科大学在校临床医学生为研究对象，分析医学生对课程内容的需求度和满意度及二者差异。课程内容包括服药依从性、戒烟干预、合理膳食、心理压力管理、中医康复技术、慢性传染病健康教育、急性传染病健康教育、移动健康技术教育、运动康复指导及健康促进理论。采用频数和构成比指标进行统计描述，采用卡方检验进行健康教育课程学习情况与专业/ 学制之间、相关课程内容学习的需求度与学制的差异，相关课程内容学习需求度与满意度的关联比较采用秩和检验。以P ＜ 0.05 为差异具有统计学意义。结果 戒烟干预、合理膳食、心理压力管理、中医康复技术、慢性传染病健康教育、急性传染病健康教育、移动健康技术教育及健康促进理论八项的学习需求度在长学制医学生与五年制医学生中的总体分布位置不同（U ＝ 2.4、2.2、2.5、2.3、2.4、2.4、2.3、2.0，P 均＜ 0.05）；服药依从性、戒烟干预、合理膳食、心理压力管理、慢性传染病健康教育、急性传染病健康教育、移动健康技术教育及运动康复指导八项的满意度与需求度之间的总体位置分布不同（U ＝ 6.2、5.2、7.2、9.2、5.9、6.1、2.1、3.2，P 均＜ 0.05）；不同学制的医学生对于慢性病人、老年人、孕产妇、传染病人、高危人群和职业暴露人群的健康教育重点关注人群侧重有所不同，其差异具有统计学意义（χ2 ＝ 8.9、14.2、9.9、6.9、23.9、17.8，P 均＜ 0.05）；在教学方式上，不同学制的医学生对于教师课堂讲授和小组讨论的偏好上的差异具有统计学意义（χ2=6.3、9.5，P 均＜ 0.05）。结论 当前健康教育课程的教学内容和结构未能完全满足不同学制、年级医学生的学习需求，需要对课程教学内容、教学方式和开设时间进行进一步的优化设计。     

疫情防控呼唤着医学人文的彰显和学科建设

疫情防控需要医学科学的严谨,也需要医学人文的温暖。此次抗击新型冠状病毒疫情中,时有医学人文缺失的现象。疫情防控中重视和发挥医学人文精神和人文关怀的特殊作用,践行医学人文对于落实以人为本具有现实意义和作用。高等医药院校应积极发挥医学人文学科专业优势,通过心理援助、疫情防控依法合规建言献策、承担委托课题等提供智力支持,并以此为契机,大力加强医学人文教育和学科专业建设,提升水平。