In the next three to five years, China’s light industry will upgrade major product quality generally to world level. This will be done by strengthening quality control and supervision and the improvement in technolog...In the next three to five years, China’s light industry will upgrade major product quality generally to world level. This will be done by strengthening quality control and supervision and the improvement in technology. The campaign was announced by Yu Zhen, president of the China National Council of Light Industry at the beginning of this year.展开更多
The quality control of ocean observation data is conducted by monthly review,yet no on-line quality control system is deployed.An on-line quality control system is provided by this article.The threshold of extreme and...The quality control of ocean observation data is conducted by monthly review,yet no on-line quality control system is deployed.An on-line quality control system is provided by this article.The threshold of extreme and rate of change is created by analyzing the character of observation items.The alert will be triggered to remind the operator if the system detects data out of threshold.therefore the on-line data quality control is accomplished.展开更多
The quality control system for meteorological real-time data from automatic weather stations in Shandong realized integration of communi- cation system and provincial quality control system, and an interaction platfor...The quality control system for meteorological real-time data from automatic weather stations in Shandong realized integration of communi- cation system and provincial quality control system, and an interaction platform which was mainly created by Web was set up. The system not only was fully guaranteed for the funning of basic business, also improved the reliability of the data.展开更多
As the cornerstone of sterile instrument maintenance in endoscopy centers,the quality of endoscope cleaning directly impacts hospital infection control effectiveness.The traceability system for endoscopy centers utili...As the cornerstone of sterile instrument maintenance in endoscopy centers,the quality of endoscope cleaning directly impacts hospital infection control effectiveness.The traceability system for endoscopy centers utilizes digital means to document the entire cleaning process,enabling real-time monitoring and precise quality control.This paper analyzes current quality control practices in endoscope cleaning and addresses existing challenges.It explores how traceability systems standardize procedures,enhance monitoring,and improve management efficiency.The study proposes optimization strategies for traceability system implementation,clarifying its core value in endoscope cleaning quality control.These findings provide theoretical foundations and practical guidance for hospitals to refine management of endoscopy centers,ensure diagnostic safety,and reduce infection risks,ultimately advancing endoscope cleaning quality control toward standardized and informatized development.展开更多
Relevant documents issued by the General Office of the State Council and the Ministry of Health require hospitals to reduce operating costs and improve efficiency,which will place newer and higher demands on medical e...Relevant documents issued by the General Office of the State Council and the Ministry of Health require hospitals to reduce operating costs and improve efficiency,which will place newer and higher demands on medical equipment management.However,the current process of medical equipment quality control in hospitals faces issues such as weak control awareness,untimely maintenance of faulty equipment,and a lack of informatization management tools.These problems severely restrict the development of medical equipment quality management.To address these issues,this article uses a tertiary hospital in Urumqi as an experimental platform to analyze the deficiencies in the current medical equipment quality control management system of public hospitals.Based on practical needs such as equipment procurement,contract management,and equipment management,the research is conducted from three aspects:system architecture,functional design,and talent training,utilizing an information management system.Suggestions are provided,aiming to make a modest contribution to promoting medical equipment quality control management in China.展开更多
Fingerprint evidence played an important role in investigation,prosecution,and trial process due to the belief of its uniqueness and unchanged characteristics.However,in recent years,the science behind the process of ...Fingerprint evidence played an important role in investigation,prosecution,and trial process due to the belief of its uniqueness and unchanged characteristics.However,in recent years,the science behind the process of fingerprint comparisons has been questioned.Main research questions have been focusing on the opaqueness within the comparison processes,subjective judgments,lack of universal standards,no error rate expression on final conclusions,and poor scientific fundamental research data.Facing the above-mentioned questions,this paper aims to suggest a quality control system(QCS)for fingerprint comparison processes.This QCS is based on the use of software(PiAnoS)and its technological features,being able to provide a data management model to increase the transparency and quality of fingerprint comparison processes.展开更多
Osteoporosis represents a prevalent and debilitating comorbidity in patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM),which is characterized by suppressed osteoblast function and disrupted bone microarchitecture....Osteoporosis represents a prevalent and debilitating comorbidity in patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM),which is characterized by suppressed osteoblast function and disrupted bone microarchitecture.In this study,we utilized male C57BL/6 J mice to investigate the role of SIRT3 in T2DM.Decreased SIRT3 expression and impaired mitochondrial quality control mechanism are observed in both in vitro and in vivo models of T2DM.Mechanistically,SIRT3 suppression results in hyperacetylation of FOXO3,hindering the activation of the PINK1/PRKN mediated mitophagy pathway and resulting in accumulation of dysfunctional mitochondria.Genetical overexpression or pharmacological activation of SIRT3 restores deacetylation status of FOXO3,thus facilitating mitophagy and ameliorating osteogenic impairment in T2DM.Collectively,our findings highlight the fundamental regulatory function of SIRT3 in mitochondrial quality control,crucial for maintaining bone homeostasis in T2DM.These insights not only enhance our understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying diabetic osteoporosis but also identify SIRT3 as a promising therapeutic target for diabetic osteoporosis.展开更多
The therapeutic efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine has been widely acknowledged due to its extensive history of clinical effectiveness.However,the precise active components underlying each prescription remain in...The therapeutic efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine has been widely acknowledged due to its extensive history of clinical effectiveness.However,the precise active components underlying each prescription remain incompletely understood.Polysaccharides,as a major constituent of water decoctions—the most common preparation method for Chinese medicinals—may provide a crucial avenue for deepening our understanding of the efficacy principles of Chinese medicine and establishing a framework for its modern development.The structural complexity and diversity of Chinese herbal polysaccharides present significant challenges in their separation and analysis compared to small molecules.This paper aims to explore the potential of Chinese herbal polysaccharides efficiently by briefly summarizing recent advancements in polysaccharide chemical research,focusing on methods of acquisition,structure elucidation,and quality control.展开更多
Insect-derived traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)constitutes an essential component of TCM,with the earliest records found in“52 Bingfang”(Prescriptions of fifty-two diseases,which is one of the earliest Chinese medi...Insect-derived traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)constitutes an essential component of TCM,with the earliest records found in“52 Bingfang”(Prescriptions of fifty-two diseases,which is one of the earliest Chinese medical prescriptions).展开更多
Wire-arc directed energy deposition(wire-arc DED)enables the fabrication of large-scale metal components with rapid manufacturing ability and diverse material selection,making it a compelling technology in industries ...Wire-arc directed energy deposition(wire-arc DED)enables the fabrication of large-scale metal components with rapid manufacturing ability and diverse material selection,making it a compelling technology in industries and defenses.However,challenges in both macroscale and microscale defects still limit printed component widespread applications.Recent advances in automatic and intelligent technologies have brought a range of quality controllable strategies to the forefront.This review covers these new strategies for the printing component,including path planning,process monitoring,auxiliary processes,and post processing,while discussing the expectation for structure and quality improvement.In addition,the work brings new areas of intelligent wire-arc DED development,including advances in digital twin,visualization,and human-processing interaction to promote its performance.It is anticipated that a focus on intelligent system will be key to smart and high-quality manufacturing for future wire-arc DED.展开更多
The existence of outliers can seriously influence the analysis of variational data assimilation.Quality control allows us to effectively eliminate or absorb these outliers to produce better analysis fields.In particul...The existence of outliers can seriously influence the analysis of variational data assimilation.Quality control allows us to effectively eliminate or absorb these outliers to produce better analysis fields.In particular,variational quality control(VarQC) can process gray zone outliers and is thus broadly used in variational data assimilation systems.In this study,governing equations are derived for two VarQC algorithms that utilize different contaminated Gaussian distributions(CGDs): Gaussian plus flat distribution and Huber norm distribution.As such,these VarQC algorithms can handle outliers that have non-Gaussian innovations.Then,these VarQC algorithms are implemented in the Global/Regional Assimilation and PrEdiction System(GRAPES) model-level three-dimensional variational data assimilation(m3 DVAR) system.Tests using artificial observations indicate that the VarQC method using the Huber distribution has stronger robustness for including outliers to improve posterior analysis than the VarQC method using the Gaussian plus flat distribution.Furthermore,real observation experiments show that the distribution of observation analysis weights conform well with theory,indicating that the application of VarQC is effective in the GRAPES m3 DVAR system.Subsequent case study and longperiod data assimilation experiments show that the spatial distribution and amplitude of the observation analysis weights are related to the analysis increments of the mass field(geopotential height and temperature).Compared to the control experiment,VarQC experiments have noticeably better posterior mass fields.Finally,the VarQC method using the Huber distribution is superior to the VarQC method using the Gaussian plus flat distribution,especially at the middle and lower levels.展开更多
Aim： To evaluate the effects of retrospective quality control on pressure-flow data with computer-based urodynamic systems from men with benign prostatic hyperplasia （BPH）. Methods： A total of 582 traces of pressu...Aim： To evaluate the effects of retrospective quality control on pressure-flow data with computer-based urodynamic systems from men with benign prostatic hyperplasia （BPH）. Methods： A total of 582 traces of pressure-flow study from 181 men with BPH was included in the study. For each trace, maximum urinary flow rate （Qmax） and detrusor pressure at Qmax （pdet.Qmax） were, respectively, read from manually smoothed and corrected uroflow and detrusor pressure curves from the computer print-outs. Obstruction coefficient, International Continence Society （ICS） and Schaefer nomograms were used to detect urethral resistance and to diagnose obstruction. The results obtained by manual reading were compared with those from computer-based systems. Results： After manual correction, Qmax underwent a consistently significant decrease by 1.2 mL/s on average （P 〈 0.001）, and had a change range of 0.5-10.4 mL/s. However, pdet.Qmax underwent inconsistently intra-individual changes after correction. The obstruction coefficient increased significantly, by an average of 0.07 （P 〈 0.05）. Using the ICS nomogram, the percentage of obstruction increased from 69.8% to 73.9%, and of the non-obstruction decreased from 8.8% to 5.3% （P 〈 0.05）. There were 11% of traces that changed the classifications using the ICS nomogram, and 28.9% that changed the grades for the Schaefer nomogram. Conclusion： Systematically significant differences in parameters from pres- sure-flow study between manual readings and computer recordings were demonstrated. Manual correction resulted in a consistently lower Q a higher urethral resistance, and an aggravating obstruction. Manual readings can correct considerable false diagnoses for obstruction. Retrospective quality control of pressure-flow data with com- puter-based systems is necessary.展开更多
Glaucoma is an eye disease characterized by pathologically elevated intraocular pressure,optic nerve atrophy,and visual field defects,which can lead to irreversible vision loss.In recent years,the rapid development of...Glaucoma is an eye disease characterized by pathologically elevated intraocular pressure,optic nerve atrophy,and visual field defects,which can lead to irreversible vision loss.In recent years,the rapid development of artificial intelligence(AI)technology has provided new approaches for the early diagnosis and management of glaucoma.By classifying and annotating glaucoma-related images,AI models can learn and recognize the specific pathological features of glaucoma,thereby achieving automated imaging analysis and classification.Research on glaucoma imaging classification and annotation mainly involves color fundus photography(CFP),optical coherence tomography(OCT),anterior segment optical coherence tomography(AS-OCT),and ultrasound biomicroscopy(UBM)images.CFP is primarily used for the annotation of the optic cup and disc,while OCT is used for measuring and annotating the thickness of the retinal nerve fiber layer,and AS-OCT and UBM focus on the annotation of the anterior chamber angle structure and the measurement of anterior segment structural parameters.To standardize the classification and annotation of glaucoma images,enhance the quality and consistency of annotated data,and promote the clinical application of intelligent ophthalmology,this guideline has been developed.This guideline systematically elaborates on the principles,methods,processes,and quality control requirements for the classification and annotation of glaucoma images,providing standardized guidance for the classification and annotation of glaucoma images.展开更多
Laser directed energy deposition(LDED)is an emerging branch of metal-based additive manufacturing(AM)processes,offering unprecedented capabilities for high-performance fabrication with complex geometries and near-net ...Laser directed energy deposition(LDED)is an emerging branch of metal-based additive manufacturing(AM)processes,offering unprecedented capabilities for high-performance fabrication with complex geometries and near-net shapes.This technology is gathering increasing attention from industries such as biomedical,automotive,and aerospace.However,achieving consistent part quality and desired material properties is challenging due to intricate processing parameters and potential process defects such as dynamic melt-pool behavior and localized heat accumulation.This paper reviews recent advances in on-line quality control,focusing on in-situ measurement and closed-loop control for efficient assurance of LDED-fabricated parts.The quality principles,encompassing accuracy and material performance,are summarized to lay a foundation for understanding the mechanisms of quality defects and influencing factors.This review explores and thoroughly compares advancements in indirect process measurements,such as optical,thermal,and acoustic monitoring with direct quality measurements,including laser-line scanning and operando synchrotron X-ray imaging.Depending on the sensing techniques,this paper highlights a hierarchical control strategy for adaptive parameter regulation on intra-layer and inter-layer scales.The requirements and performance of various state-of-the-art controllers are critically compared to indicate their suitable applications.The importance of machine learning in detecting process anomalies and predicting build quality based on sensory signals is also outlined.Future directions are proposed towards adaptive,automated,and intelligent quality control,with a focus on multi-modal monitoring,physics-informed neural networks for interpretable analysis,and multi-objective control applications.展开更多
Mitochondria,the most crucial energy-generating organelles in eukaryotic cells,play a pivotal role in regulating energy metabolism.However,their significance extends beyond this,as they are also indispensable in vital...Mitochondria,the most crucial energy-generating organelles in eukaryotic cells,play a pivotal role in regulating energy metabolism.However,their significance extends beyond this,as they are also indispensable in vital life processes such as cell proliferation,differentiation,immune responses,and redox balance.In response to various physiological signals or external stimuli,a sophisticated mitochondrial quality control(MQC)mechanism has evolved,encompassing key processes like mitochondrial biogenesis,mitochondrial dynamics,and mitophagy,which have garnered increasing attention from researchers to unveil their specific molecular mechanisms.In this review,we present a comprehensive summary of the primary mechanisms and functions of key regulators involved in major components of MQC.Furthermore,the critical physiological functions regulated by MQC and its diverse roles in the progression of various systemic diseases have been described in detail.We also discuss agonists or antagonists targeting MQC,aiming to explore potential therapeutic and research prospects by enhancing MQC to stabilize mitochondrial function.展开更多
Age-related macular degeneration(AMD)is a disease that affects the vision of elderly individuals worldwide.Although current therapeutics have shown effectiveness against AMD,some patients may remain unresponsive and c...Age-related macular degeneration(AMD)is a disease that affects the vision of elderly individuals worldwide.Although current therapeutics have shown effectiveness against AMD,some patients may remain unresponsive and continue to experience disease progression.Therefore,in-depth knowledge of the mechanism underlying AMD pathogenesis is urgently required to identify potential drug targets for AMD treatment.Recently,studies have suggested that dysfunction of mitochondria can lead to the aggregation of reactive oxygen species(ROS)and activation of the cyclic GMP-AMP synthase(cGAS)/stimulator of interferon genes(STING)innate immunity pathways,ultimately resulting in sterile inflammation and cell death in various cells,such as cardiomyocytes and macrophages.Therefore,combining strategies targeting mitochondrial dysfunction and inflammatory mediators may hold great potential in facilitating AMD management.Notably,emerging evidence indicates that natural products targeting mitochondrial quality control(MQC)and the cGAS/STING innate immunity pathways exhibit promise in treating AMD.Here,we summarize phytochemicals that could directly or indirectly influence the MQC and the cGAS/STING innate immunity pathways,as well as their interconnected mediators,which have the potential to mitigate oxidative stress and suppress excessive inflammatory responses,thereby hoping to offer new insights into therapeutic interventions for AMD treatment.展开更多
Gualou-Xiebai-Banxia Decoction(GXBD)is a traditional Chinese herbal formula including four traditional Chinese medicines:Gualou(Trichosanthis Fructus,TF),Xiebai(Allii Macrostemonis Bulbus,AMB),Banxia(Pinelliae Rhizoma...Gualou-Xiebai-Banxia Decoction(GXBD)is a traditional Chinese herbal formula including four traditional Chinese medicines:Gualou(Trichosanthis Fructus,TF),Xiebai(Allii Macrostemonis Bulbus,AMB),Banxia(Pinelliae Rhizoma,PR)and yellow wine.It is a classical therapy for chest stuffiness and pain syndrome and is widely used in the clinical treatment of coronary heart disease.It also shows significant therapeutic effects on pulmonary heart disease,hyperlipidemia,and arrhythmia.This study conducted a literature review and collected information on GXBD from databases such as PubMed,Web of Science,China National Knowledge Infrastructure,and ScienceDirect.The result indicated that the main active ingredients of GXBD are steroids,flavonoids,terpenoids,alkaloids,amino acids,and organic acids.Trigonelline,macrostemonoside and cucurbitacin B can provide reference for its quality control.GXBD may exert therapeutic effects on coronary heart disease through AMPK,PI3K-AKT,oxLDL,VEGF,and NF-κB signal pathways.This review provides a comprehensive analysis and summary of the chemical composition and in vivo metabolism of three traditional Chinese medicines(TF,AMB,and PR),along with an evaluation of the chemical composition,quality control,pharmacological effects,and clinical application of GXBD.Based on these,areas requiring further research on GXBD have been proposed to provide a reference for its further development and new drug research.展开更多
Radionuclide imaging is divided into positron emission tomography and single photon emission tomography and is widely used in clinical practice for diagnosis and treatment,as well as in clinical research for the devel...Radionuclide imaging is divided into positron emission tomography and single photon emission tomography and is widely used in clinical practice for diagnosis and treatment,as well as in clinical research for the development and evaluation of new therapies.Although it is a visually intuitive form of three-dimensional functional imaging,this modality requires the injection of radiopharmaceuticals labeled with positron-or gamma-emitting isotopes into patients to assess and quantify anabolism,gene expression,and other processes.For this reason,radiopharmaceuticals must undergo rigorous quality control(QC)to ensure product purity,efficacy,and safety.Traditional QC of pharmaceuticals is manual,requiring specially trained personnel,a range of expensive analytical and chemical equipment and laboratory space,the consumption of many samples,and usually a long time.Compared with ordinary pharmaceuticals,radiopharmaceuticals have the following unique characteristics:radioactivity,short lifetime,low synthesis yield,and high cost.Therefore,analytical methods and instrumentation must be exclusively developed for the QC of radiopharmaceuticals to avoid large losses owing to radioactive decay or handling.Microfluidics integrates microchannels or microchambers into several square centimeters of a microscale chip through micro-nanofabrication,allowing a precise manipulation of the fluid in microtubules,where various traditional physical,chemical,or biological experiments occur.Microfluidics is gaining attention in the field of analytical testing owing to significantly reduced consumption of samples and reagents,reduced analysis time,increased detection sensitivity,increased multiplexing,and reduced instrument size.Features such as micro size,micro volume,high sensitivity,and on-line testing have led to increasing interest in microfluidics.This review covers the development of integrated microfluidic QC devices that can automatically process,test,analyze,and calculate completed test metrics online.展开更多
This study aims to analyze and discuss the current situation of quality control and quality management in medical imaging.Firstly,it defines the concepts of quality management and image quality,emphasizing the crucial...This study aims to analyze and discuss the current situation of quality control and quality management in medical imaging.Firstly,it defines the concepts of quality management and image quality,emphasizing the crucial role of the department's Quality and Safety Team in imaging quality management[1].Subsequently,it details the composition and responsibilities of the Quality and Safety Management Group,as well as the specific divisions of labor and tasks of the Quality Management Team.The effective implementation of comprehensive quality control in the imaging department is ensured through the"Seven-Star Sword"method,which encompasses total process control,organization-wide participation,and total quality control[2].Furthermore,the application of the PDCA(Plan-Do-Check-Act)cycle in quality management is explored,along with strategies to improve patient satisfaction by reducing the waiting time for imaging reports[3].Finally,the management of a key departmental medical quality control indicator—critical values—is analyzed,and improvement measures are proposed[4].This study underscores the importance of quality management in enhancing medical service quality and ensuring patient safety,and puts forward specific implementation strategies and improvement methods.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the effectiveness of Quality Control Circle(QCC)activities in reducing the loss rate during storage of Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)decoction pieces in our hospital pharmacy department.Met...Objective:To investigate the effectiveness of Quality Control Circle(QCC)activities in reducing the loss rate during storage of Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)decoction pieces in our hospital pharmacy department.Methods:A QCC team was established to systematically analyze the causes of TCM decoction piece losses.Using quality improvement tools including Pareto charts,the 80/20 rule,and fishbone diagrams,we identified key areas for improvement and developed targeted intervention strategies.The study period spanned from January to December 2023,with pre-intervention data collected from January to December 2022.Loss rates were calculated and compared before and after QCC implementation.Results:According to the“80/20 rule”analysis,the primary improvement targets were identified as inadequate maintenance of decoction pieces and dispensing losses.Following QCC implementation,the loss rate of TCM decoction pieces decreased significantly from 1.27%(pre-intervention)to 0.65%(post-intervention),achieving an improvement rate of 47.40%.The total monetary loss decreased from 9,592.62 RMB to 4,546.97 RMB.Conclusion:QCC activities can effectively reduce the loss rate of TCM decoction pieces in hospital pharmacy departments,improve the quality of herbal medicines,ensure patient medication safety,and enhance pharmaceutical service quality.This systematic approach provides a valuable framework for continuous quality improvement in TCM pharmacy management.展开更多
文摘In the next three to five years, China’s light industry will upgrade major product quality generally to world level. This will be done by strengthening quality control and supervision and the improvement in technology. The campaign was announced by Yu Zhen, president of the China National Council of Light Industry at the beginning of this year.
基金sponsored by the project of North Bureau of SOA 2017(Development and application of online quality control system for automatic observation data of Ocean Station No.2017B12)。
文摘The quality control of ocean observation data is conducted by monthly review,yet no on-line quality control system is deployed.An on-line quality control system is provided by this article.The threshold of extreme and rate of change is created by analyzing the character of observation items.The alert will be triggered to remind the operator if the system detects data out of threshold.therefore the on-line data quality control is accomplished.
文摘The quality control system for meteorological real-time data from automatic weather stations in Shandong realized integration of communi- cation system and provincial quality control system, and an interaction platform which was mainly created by Web was set up. The system not only was fully guaranteed for the funning of basic business, also improved the reliability of the data.
文摘As the cornerstone of sterile instrument maintenance in endoscopy centers,the quality of endoscope cleaning directly impacts hospital infection control effectiveness.The traceability system for endoscopy centers utilizes digital means to document the entire cleaning process,enabling real-time monitoring and precise quality control.This paper analyzes current quality control practices in endoscope cleaning and addresses existing challenges.It explores how traceability systems standardize procedures,enhance monitoring,and improve management efficiency.The study proposes optimization strategies for traceability system implementation,clarifying its core value in endoscope cleaning quality control.These findings provide theoretical foundations and practical guidance for hospitals to refine management of endoscopy centers,ensure diagnostic safety,and reduce infection risks,ultimately advancing endoscope cleaning quality control toward standardized and informatized development.
基金Urumqi Health Committee Science and Technology Plan Project(202343)。
文摘Relevant documents issued by the General Office of the State Council and the Ministry of Health require hospitals to reduce operating costs and improve efficiency,which will place newer and higher demands on medical equipment management.However,the current process of medical equipment quality control in hospitals faces issues such as weak control awareness,untimely maintenance of faulty equipment,and a lack of informatization management tools.These problems severely restrict the development of medical equipment quality management.To address these issues,this article uses a tertiary hospital in Urumqi as an experimental platform to analyze the deficiencies in the current medical equipment quality control management system of public hospitals.Based on practical needs such as equipment procurement,contract management,and equipment management,the research is conducted from three aspects:system architecture,functional design,and talent training,utilizing an information management system.Suggestions are provided,aiming to make a modest contribution to promoting medical equipment quality control management in China.
基金This paper was supported by award number 71371188(on evidence evaluation model and its application,a study based on decision-making in management and court)funded by China National Natural Science Fund and Award number 2016XCWZK08 funded by Shanghai Key Laboratory of Crime Scene Evidence.
文摘Fingerprint evidence played an important role in investigation,prosecution,and trial process due to the belief of its uniqueness and unchanged characteristics.However,in recent years,the science behind the process of fingerprint comparisons has been questioned.Main research questions have been focusing on the opaqueness within the comparison processes,subjective judgments,lack of universal standards,no error rate expression on final conclusions,and poor scientific fundamental research data.Facing the above-mentioned questions,this paper aims to suggest a quality control system(QCS)for fingerprint comparison processes.This QCS is based on the use of software(PiAnoS)and its technological features,being able to provide a data management model to increase the transparency and quality of fingerprint comparison processes.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Project (2021YFA1201404)National Natural Science Foundation of China Major Project (81991514)+6 种基金General Project (82272530, 82372459)Jiangsu Province Medical Innovation Center of Orthopedic Surgery (CXZX202214)Jiangsu Provincial Key Medical Center FoundationJiangsu Provincial Medical Outstanding Talent FoundationJiangsu Provincial Medical Youth Talent FoundationJiangsu Provincial Key Medical Talent Foundationthe Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (14380493, 14380494)
文摘Osteoporosis represents a prevalent and debilitating comorbidity in patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM),which is characterized by suppressed osteoblast function and disrupted bone microarchitecture.In this study,we utilized male C57BL/6 J mice to investigate the role of SIRT3 in T2DM.Decreased SIRT3 expression and impaired mitochondrial quality control mechanism are observed in both in vitro and in vivo models of T2DM.Mechanistically,SIRT3 suppression results in hyperacetylation of FOXO3,hindering the activation of the PINK1/PRKN mediated mitophagy pathway and resulting in accumulation of dysfunctional mitochondria.Genetical overexpression or pharmacological activation of SIRT3 restores deacetylation status of FOXO3,thus facilitating mitophagy and ameliorating osteogenic impairment in T2DM.Collectively,our findings highlight the fundamental regulatory function of SIRT3 in mitochondrial quality control,crucial for maintaining bone homeostasis in T2DM.These insights not only enhance our understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying diabetic osteoporosis but also identify SIRT3 as a promising therapeutic target for diabetic osteoporosis.
基金supported by the Science and Technology Development Fund,Macao SAR (Nos.0075/2022/A and028/2022/ITP)the Zhuhai Science and Technology Plan Project in the Social Development Field (No.2220004000117)the University of Macao (Nos.MYRG-GRG2023-00082-ICMS-UMDF/CPG2024-00011-ICMS)。
文摘The therapeutic efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine has been widely acknowledged due to its extensive history of clinical effectiveness.However,the precise active components underlying each prescription remain incompletely understood.Polysaccharides,as a major constituent of water decoctions—the most common preparation method for Chinese medicinals—may provide a crucial avenue for deepening our understanding of the efficacy principles of Chinese medicine and establishing a framework for its modern development.The structural complexity and diversity of Chinese herbal polysaccharides present significant challenges in their separation and analysis compared to small molecules.This paper aims to explore the potential of Chinese herbal polysaccharides efficiently by briefly summarizing recent advancements in polysaccharide chemical research,focusing on methods of acquisition,structure elucidation,and quality control.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.:82222068,82070423,82270348,and 82173779)the Innovation Team and Talents Cultivation Pro-gram of National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine,China(Grant No:ZYYCXTD-D-202206)+1 种基金Fujian Province Science and Technology Project,China(Grant Nos.:2021J01420479,2021J02058,2022J011374,and 2022J02057)Fundamental Research Funds for the Chinese Central Universities,China(Grant No.:20720230070).
文摘Insect-derived traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)constitutes an essential component of TCM,with the earliest records found in“52 Bingfang”(Prescriptions of fifty-two diseases,which is one of the earliest Chinese medical prescriptions).
基金fully appreciate financial support from NingXia Natural Science Foundation for Outstanding Young Scholar(No.2024AAC04002)CAS“Light of West China”Program,National Natural Science Foundation of China(Key Program,No.12232013)Natural Science Foundation of Ningxia(Key Program,No.2022AAC2003)。
文摘Wire-arc directed energy deposition(wire-arc DED)enables the fabrication of large-scale metal components with rapid manufacturing ability and diverse material selection,making it a compelling technology in industries and defenses.However,challenges in both macroscale and microscale defects still limit printed component widespread applications.Recent advances in automatic and intelligent technologies have brought a range of quality controllable strategies to the forefront.This review covers these new strategies for the printing component,including path planning,process monitoring,auxiliary processes,and post processing,while discussing the expectation for structure and quality improvement.In addition,the work brings new areas of intelligent wire-arc DED development,including advances in digital twin,visualization,and human-processing interaction to promote its performance.It is anticipated that a focus on intelligent system will be key to smart and high-quality manufacturing for future wire-arc DED.
基金supported by the China Scholarship Councilprimarily sponsored by the National Key R&D Program of China (Grant No.2018YFC1506702 and Grant No.2017YFC1502000)。
文摘The existence of outliers can seriously influence the analysis of variational data assimilation.Quality control allows us to effectively eliminate or absorb these outliers to produce better analysis fields.In particular,variational quality control(VarQC) can process gray zone outliers and is thus broadly used in variational data assimilation systems.In this study,governing equations are derived for two VarQC algorithms that utilize different contaminated Gaussian distributions(CGDs): Gaussian plus flat distribution and Huber norm distribution.As such,these VarQC algorithms can handle outliers that have non-Gaussian innovations.Then,these VarQC algorithms are implemented in the Global/Regional Assimilation and PrEdiction System(GRAPES) model-level three-dimensional variational data assimilation(m3 DVAR) system.Tests using artificial observations indicate that the VarQC method using the Huber distribution has stronger robustness for including outliers to improve posterior analysis than the VarQC method using the Gaussian plus flat distribution.Furthermore,real observation experiments show that the distribution of observation analysis weights conform well with theory,indicating that the application of VarQC is effective in the GRAPES m3 DVAR system.Subsequent case study and longperiod data assimilation experiments show that the spatial distribution and amplitude of the observation analysis weights are related to the analysis increments of the mass field(geopotential height and temperature).Compared to the control experiment,VarQC experiments have noticeably better posterior mass fields.Finally,the VarQC method using the Huber distribution is superior to the VarQC method using the Gaussian plus flat distribution,especially at the middle and lower levels.
文摘Aim： To evaluate the effects of retrospective quality control on pressure-flow data with computer-based urodynamic systems from men with benign prostatic hyperplasia （BPH）. Methods： A total of 582 traces of pressure-flow study from 181 men with BPH was included in the study. For each trace, maximum urinary flow rate （Qmax） and detrusor pressure at Qmax （pdet.Qmax） were, respectively, read from manually smoothed and corrected uroflow and detrusor pressure curves from the computer print-outs. Obstruction coefficient, International Continence Society （ICS） and Schaefer nomograms were used to detect urethral resistance and to diagnose obstruction. The results obtained by manual reading were compared with those from computer-based systems. Results： After manual correction, Qmax underwent a consistently significant decrease by 1.2 mL/s on average （P 〈 0.001）, and had a change range of 0.5-10.4 mL/s. However, pdet.Qmax underwent inconsistently intra-individual changes after correction. The obstruction coefficient increased significantly, by an average of 0.07 （P 〈 0.05）. Using the ICS nomogram, the percentage of obstruction increased from 69.8% to 73.9%, and of the non-obstruction decreased from 8.8% to 5.3% （P 〈 0.05）. There were 11% of traces that changed the classifications using the ICS nomogram, and 28.9% that changed the grades for the Schaefer nomogram. Conclusion： Systematically significant differences in parameters from pres- sure-flow study between manual readings and computer recordings were demonstrated. Manual correction resulted in a consistently lower Q a higher urethral resistance, and an aggravating obstruction. Manual readings can correct considerable false diagnoses for obstruction. Retrospective quality control of pressure-flow data with com- puter-based systems is necessary.
基金Supported by Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2025A1515011627)San Ming Project of Medicine in Shenzhen(No.SZSM202311012).
文摘Glaucoma is an eye disease characterized by pathologically elevated intraocular pressure,optic nerve atrophy,and visual field defects,which can lead to irreversible vision loss.In recent years,the rapid development of artificial intelligence(AI)technology has provided new approaches for the early diagnosis and management of glaucoma.By classifying and annotating glaucoma-related images,AI models can learn and recognize the specific pathological features of glaucoma,thereby achieving automated imaging analysis and classification.Research on glaucoma imaging classification and annotation mainly involves color fundus photography(CFP),optical coherence tomography(OCT),anterior segment optical coherence tomography(AS-OCT),and ultrasound biomicroscopy(UBM)images.CFP is primarily used for the annotation of the optic cup and disc,while OCT is used for measuring and annotating the thickness of the retinal nerve fiber layer,and AS-OCT and UBM focus on the annotation of the anterior chamber angle structure and the measurement of anterior segment structural parameters.To standardize the classification and annotation of glaucoma images,enhance the quality and consistency of annotated data,and promote the clinical application of intelligent ophthalmology,this guideline has been developed.This guideline systematically elaborates on the principles,methods,processes,and quality control requirements for the classification and annotation of glaucoma images,providing standardized guidance for the classification and annotation of glaucoma images.
基金supported by Royal Academy of Engineering(IF2223B-125)Royal Society(IECR3213107)。
文摘Laser directed energy deposition(LDED)is an emerging branch of metal-based additive manufacturing(AM)processes,offering unprecedented capabilities for high-performance fabrication with complex geometries and near-net shapes.This technology is gathering increasing attention from industries such as biomedical,automotive,and aerospace.However,achieving consistent part quality and desired material properties is challenging due to intricate processing parameters and potential process defects such as dynamic melt-pool behavior and localized heat accumulation.This paper reviews recent advances in on-line quality control,focusing on in-situ measurement and closed-loop control for efficient assurance of LDED-fabricated parts.The quality principles,encompassing accuracy and material performance,are summarized to lay a foundation for understanding the mechanisms of quality defects and influencing factors.This review explores and thoroughly compares advancements in indirect process measurements,such as optical,thermal,and acoustic monitoring with direct quality measurements,including laser-line scanning and operando synchrotron X-ray imaging.Depending on the sensing techniques,this paper highlights a hierarchical control strategy for adaptive parameter regulation on intra-layer and inter-layer scales.The requirements and performance of various state-of-the-art controllers are critically compared to indicate their suitable applications.The importance of machine learning in detecting process anomalies and predicting build quality based on sensory signals is also outlined.Future directions are proposed towards adaptive,automated,and intelligent quality control,with a focus on multi-modal monitoring,physics-informed neural networks for interpretable analysis,and multi-objective control applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(8210082163,81800343)the Fundamental Research Fund for the Central Universities(2042021kf0081)+1 种基金the Science Fund for Creative Research Groups of the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province(2020CFA027)the Doctor of Excellence Program of the First Hospital of Jilin University(JDYY-DEP-2023043).
文摘Mitochondria,the most crucial energy-generating organelles in eukaryotic cells,play a pivotal role in regulating energy metabolism.However,their significance extends beyond this,as they are also indispensable in vital life processes such as cell proliferation,differentiation,immune responses,and redox balance.In response to various physiological signals or external stimuli,a sophisticated mitochondrial quality control(MQC)mechanism has evolved,encompassing key processes like mitochondrial biogenesis,mitochondrial dynamics,and mitophagy,which have garnered increasing attention from researchers to unveil their specific molecular mechanisms.In this review,we present a comprehensive summary of the primary mechanisms and functions of key regulators involved in major components of MQC.Furthermore,the critical physiological functions regulated by MQC and its diverse roles in the progression of various systemic diseases have been described in detail.We also discuss agonists or antagonists targeting MQC,aiming to explore potential therapeutic and research prospects by enhancing MQC to stabilize mitochondrial function.
基金funded by Chinese NSFC(Grant Nos.:82373336,82303238,and U22A20311,Sichuan Science and Technology Department,China(GrantNos.:2024NSFSC1945,,and 2023NSFSC0667)the Third People's Hospital of Chengdu Clinical Research Program,China(Grant Nos.:CSY-YN-01-2023-013,CSYYN-01-2023-005,and CSY-YN-03-2024-003)+1 种基金Sichuan University“From O to 1”Innovative Research Project,China(Project No.:2023SCUH0024)Health Commission of Chengdu,China(Grant No.:2024291).
文摘Age-related macular degeneration(AMD)is a disease that affects the vision of elderly individuals worldwide.Although current therapeutics have shown effectiveness against AMD,some patients may remain unresponsive and continue to experience disease progression.Therefore,in-depth knowledge of the mechanism underlying AMD pathogenesis is urgently required to identify potential drug targets for AMD treatment.Recently,studies have suggested that dysfunction of mitochondria can lead to the aggregation of reactive oxygen species(ROS)and activation of the cyclic GMP-AMP synthase(cGAS)/stimulator of interferon genes(STING)innate immunity pathways,ultimately resulting in sterile inflammation and cell death in various cells,such as cardiomyocytes and macrophages.Therefore,combining strategies targeting mitochondrial dysfunction and inflammatory mediators may hold great potential in facilitating AMD management.Notably,emerging evidence indicates that natural products targeting mitochondrial quality control(MQC)and the cGAS/STING innate immunity pathways exhibit promise in treating AMD.Here,we summarize phytochemicals that could directly or indirectly influence the MQC and the cGAS/STING innate immunity pathways,as well as their interconnected mediators,which have the potential to mitigate oxidative stress and suppress excessive inflammatory responses,thereby hoping to offer new insights into therapeutic interventions for AMD treatment.
基金National Natural ScienceFoundation of China (grant number: 81973696).
文摘Gualou-Xiebai-Banxia Decoction(GXBD)is a traditional Chinese herbal formula including four traditional Chinese medicines:Gualou(Trichosanthis Fructus,TF),Xiebai(Allii Macrostemonis Bulbus,AMB),Banxia(Pinelliae Rhizoma,PR)and yellow wine.It is a classical therapy for chest stuffiness and pain syndrome and is widely used in the clinical treatment of coronary heart disease.It also shows significant therapeutic effects on pulmonary heart disease,hyperlipidemia,and arrhythmia.This study conducted a literature review and collected information on GXBD from databases such as PubMed,Web of Science,China National Knowledge Infrastructure,and ScienceDirect.The result indicated that the main active ingredients of GXBD are steroids,flavonoids,terpenoids,alkaloids,amino acids,and organic acids.Trigonelline,macrostemonoside and cucurbitacin B can provide reference for its quality control.GXBD may exert therapeutic effects on coronary heart disease through AMPK,PI3K-AKT,oxLDL,VEGF,and NF-κB signal pathways.This review provides a comprehensive analysis and summary of the chemical composition and in vivo metabolism of three traditional Chinese medicines(TF,AMB,and PR),along with an evaluation of the chemical composition,quality control,pharmacological effects,and clinical application of GXBD.Based on these,areas requiring further research on GXBD have been proposed to provide a reference for its further development and new drug research.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants 32027802 and 22178307)National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant 2021YFA1101700)the Science Technology Department of Zhejiang Province(Grant 2024C03100).
文摘Radionuclide imaging is divided into positron emission tomography and single photon emission tomography and is widely used in clinical practice for diagnosis and treatment,as well as in clinical research for the development and evaluation of new therapies.Although it is a visually intuitive form of three-dimensional functional imaging,this modality requires the injection of radiopharmaceuticals labeled with positron-or gamma-emitting isotopes into patients to assess and quantify anabolism,gene expression,and other processes.For this reason,radiopharmaceuticals must undergo rigorous quality control(QC)to ensure product purity,efficacy,and safety.Traditional QC of pharmaceuticals is manual,requiring specially trained personnel,a range of expensive analytical and chemical equipment and laboratory space,the consumption of many samples,and usually a long time.Compared with ordinary pharmaceuticals,radiopharmaceuticals have the following unique characteristics:radioactivity,short lifetime,low synthesis yield,and high cost.Therefore,analytical methods and instrumentation must be exclusively developed for the QC of radiopharmaceuticals to avoid large losses owing to radioactive decay or handling.Microfluidics integrates microchannels or microchambers into several square centimeters of a microscale chip through micro-nanofabrication,allowing a precise manipulation of the fluid in microtubules,where various traditional physical,chemical,or biological experiments occur.Microfluidics is gaining attention in the field of analytical testing owing to significantly reduced consumption of samples and reagents,reduced analysis time,increased detection sensitivity,increased multiplexing,and reduced instrument size.Features such as micro size,micro volume,high sensitivity,and on-line testing have led to increasing interest in microfluidics.This review covers the development of integrated microfluidic QC devices that can automatically process,test,analyze,and calculate completed test metrics online.
文摘This study aims to analyze and discuss the current situation of quality control and quality management in medical imaging.Firstly,it defines the concepts of quality management and image quality,emphasizing the crucial role of the department's Quality and Safety Team in imaging quality management[1].Subsequently,it details the composition and responsibilities of the Quality and Safety Management Group,as well as the specific divisions of labor and tasks of the Quality Management Team.The effective implementation of comprehensive quality control in the imaging department is ensured through the"Seven-Star Sword"method,which encompasses total process control,organization-wide participation,and total quality control[2].Furthermore,the application of the PDCA(Plan-Do-Check-Act)cycle in quality management is explored,along with strategies to improve patient satisfaction by reducing the waiting time for imaging reports[3].Finally,the management of a key departmental medical quality control indicator—critical values—is analyzed,and improvement measures are proposed[4].This study underscores the importance of quality management in enhancing medical service quality and ensuring patient safety,and puts forward specific implementation strategies and improvement methods.
文摘Objective:To investigate the effectiveness of Quality Control Circle(QCC)activities in reducing the loss rate during storage of Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)decoction pieces in our hospital pharmacy department.Methods:A QCC team was established to systematically analyze the causes of TCM decoction piece losses.Using quality improvement tools including Pareto charts,the 80/20 rule,and fishbone diagrams,we identified key areas for improvement and developed targeted intervention strategies.The study period spanned from January to December 2023,with pre-intervention data collected from January to December 2022.Loss rates were calculated and compared before and after QCC implementation.Results:According to the“80/20 rule”analysis,the primary improvement targets were identified as inadequate maintenance of decoction pieces and dispensing losses.Following QCC implementation,the loss rate of TCM decoction pieces decreased significantly from 1.27%(pre-intervention)to 0.65%(post-intervention),achieving an improvement rate of 47.40%.The total monetary loss decreased from 9,592.62 RMB to 4,546.97 RMB.Conclusion:QCC activities can effectively reduce the loss rate of TCM decoction pieces in hospital pharmacy departments,improve the quality of herbal medicines,ensure patient medication safety,and enhance pharmaceutical service quality.This systematic approach provides a valuable framework for continuous quality improvement in TCM pharmacy management.
