BACKGROUND The global burden of primary liver cancer(PLC)continues to rise.Although minimally invasive,especially laparoscopic,resection is increasingly performed for early-stage disease,1-year adverse outcomes(recurr...BACKGROUND The global burden of primary liver cancer(PLC)continues to rise.Although minimally invasive,especially laparoscopic,resection is increasingly performed for early-stage disease,1-year adverse outcomes(recurrence,metastasis,or mortality)remain common.Widely used scores,such as the albumin-bilirubin grade,primarily assess hepatic reserve and may not fully reflect tumor biology or systemic inflammation for individualized early prognostic warning.This study aimed to develop and validate a least absolute shrinkage and selection operator(LASSO)-based model to predict 1-year adverse outcomes after minimally invasive PLC resection.AIM To identify predictors of short-term(1-year)adverse outcomes following minimally invasive PLC resection and construct an individualized postoperative prognostic model using LASSO regression.METHODS This retrospective study included patients with PLC who underwent minimally invasive resection at The Affiliated Suqian Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University between January 2019 and January 2023.Prognostic predictors were identified using LASSO regression and incorporated into a logistic regression model.Model performance and clinical utility were evaluated using receiver operating characteristic curves,calibration plots,and decision curve analysis.The dataset was randomly divided into training(n=277)and internal validation(n=144)cohorts.An external validation cohort of 138 patients with PLC(February 2023 to June 2024)was used to assess generalizability.RESULTS Receiver operating characteristic analysis indicated good performance of the logistic regression model based on six predictors,white blood cell count,tumor diameter,vascular invasion,portal vein infiltration,cirrhosis,and alphafetoprotein,with area under the curve(AUC)values of 0.756[95%confidence interval(CI):0.687-0.824]and 0.750(95%CI:0.659-0.841)in the training and internal validation cohorts,respectively.The model exhibited strong calibration(training,P=0.6951;external validation,P=0.5223)and clear net clinical benefit across risk thresholds.External validation further supported its generalizability(n=138;AUC=0.735,95%CI:0.640-0.830).Compared with albumin-bilirubin,the LASSO-based risk score showed higher though non-significant AUCs in the training(0.756 vs 0.691;DeLong P=0.206)and external(0.735 vs 0.717;P=0.803)cohorts and comparable performance in the internal validation cohort(0.750 vs 0.753;P=0.968).CONCLUSION LASSO regression was used to identify six independent predictors of adverse 1-year outcomes after minimally invasive PLC resection.The resulting risk score model demonstrates reliable discrimination,calibration,and clinical utility for individualized prognostic assessment.展开更多
BACKGROUND Pancreaticobiliary maljunction(PBM)is a congenital disease in which the pancreatic and bile ducts fuse outside the duodenal wall.Congenital biliary dilatation(CBD)involves PBM and dilatation of the extrahep...BACKGROUND Pancreaticobiliary maljunction(PBM)is a congenital disease in which the pancreatic and bile ducts fuse outside the duodenal wall.Congenital biliary dilatation(CBD)involves PBM and dilatation of the extrahepatic bile duct.The lack of Oddi sphincter action at the confluence results in the retrograde flow of pancreatic juice into the bile duct,placing patients with CBD at high risk of biliary carcinoma.The standard treatment for CBD is complete extrahepatic bile duct resection(EHBR).Hepatolithiasis(HL),a late complication following CBD surgery,has a deleterious clinical impact;further research is necessary to elu-cidate its risk factors.AIM To clarify the clinical impact of and risk factors for HL after CBD surgery.METHODS A retrospective study was conducted with 223 CBD patients who underwent EHBR across three tertiary hospitals to investigate postoperative complications.An exploratory analysis was performed to identify factors associated with HL development.Risk factors were subsequently identified using least absolute shrinkage and selection operator(LASSO)analysis.RESULTS HL was observed in 15/223(6.7%)patients.Two of those patients developed liver failure owing to biliary cirrhosis;one died, and the other received liver transplantation. Two patients requiredmajor hepatectomy. The majority of the remaining patients required repeated enteroscopic and/or percutaneouslithotomy procedures. LASSO analysis revealed older age at surgery as an independent risk factor for HL;the timedependentreceiver operating characteristic analysis at 6 years after surgery revealed a cutoff age of 31 years.CONCLUSIONHL following CBD surgery has a markedly deleterious clinical impact. Advanced age at the time of CBD surgerywas identified as an independent risk factor for HL.展开更多
BACKGROUND Difficulty of colonoscopy insertion(DCI)significantly affects colonoscopy effectiveness and serves as a key quality indicator.Predicting and evaluating DCI risk preoperatively is crucial for optimizing intr...BACKGROUND Difficulty of colonoscopy insertion(DCI)significantly affects colonoscopy effectiveness and serves as a key quality indicator.Predicting and evaluating DCI risk preoperatively is crucial for optimizing intraoperative strategies.AIM To evaluate the predictive performance of machine learning(ML)algorithms for DCI by comparing three modeling approaches,identify factors influencing DCI,and develop a preoperative prediction model using ML algorithms to enhance colonoscopy quality and efficiency.METHODS This cross-sectional study enrolled 712 patients who underwent colonoscopy at a tertiary hospital between June 2020 and May 2021.Demographic data,past medical history,medication use,and psychological status were collected.The endoscopist assessed DCI using the visual analogue scale.After univariate screening,predictive models were developed using multivariable logistic regression,least absolute shrinkage and selection operator(LASSO)regression,and random forest(RF)algorithms.Model performance was evaluated based on discrimination,calibration,and decision curve analysis(DCA),and results were visualized using nomograms.RESULTS A total of 712 patients(53.8%male;mean age 54.5 years±12.9 years)were included.Logistic regression analysis identified constipation[odds ratio(OR)=2.254,95%confidence interval(CI):1.289-3.931],abdominal circumference(AC)(77.5–91.9 cm,OR=1.895,95%CI:1.065-3.350;AC≥92 cm,OR=1.271,95%CI:0.730-2.188),and anxiety(OR=1.071,95%CI:1.044-1.100)as predictive factors for DCI,validated by LASSO and RF methods.Model performance revealed training/validation sensitivities of 0.826/0.925,0.924/0.868,and 1.000/0.981;specificities of 0.602/0.511,0.510/0.562,and 0.977/0.526;and corresponding area under the receiver operating characteristic curves(AUCs)of 0.780(0.737-0.823)/0.726(0.654-0.799),0.754(0.710-0.798)/0.723(0.656-0.791),and 1.000(1.000-1.000)/0.754(0.688-0.820),respectively.DCA indicated optimal net benefit within probability thresholds of 0-0.9 and 0.05-0.37.The RF model demonstrated superior diagnostic accuracy,reflected by perfect training sensitivity(1.000)and highest validation AUC(0.754),outperforming other methods in clinical applicability.CONCLUSION The RF-based model exhibited superior predictive accuracy for DCI compared to multivariable logistic and LASSO regression models.This approach supports individualized preoperative optimization,enhancing colonoscopy quality through targeted risk stratification.展开更多
BACKGROUND Endoscopic submucosal dissection(ESD)serves as a critical treatment modality for superficial esophageal cancer.However,non-curative resection is significantly associated with residual tumors and unfavorable...BACKGROUND Endoscopic submucosal dissection(ESD)serves as a critical treatment modality for superficial esophageal cancer.However,non-curative resection is significantly associated with residual tumors and unfavorable prognosis.Effective preoperative predictive tools are currently lacking.AIM To develop and validate a machine learning-based prediction model for accurate preoperative assessment of the risk of non-curative ESD resection.METHODS This multicenter retrospective study included 366 superficial esophageal cancer patients from the Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College as a training set,and 129 patients from Langzhong People’s Hospital as an independent external validation set.Predictors were selected using least absolute shrinkage and selection operator and multivariate logistic regression.Nine machine learning classifiers,including logistic regression,LightGBM,and XGBoost,were integrated to develop the models,and SHapley Additive exPlanations(SHAP)were employed to achieve risk visualization.RESULTS Key predictive factors identified included esophageal stricture,computed tomography-based esophageal wall thickening>7 mm,endoscopically estimated invasion depth>superficial layer(SM1)(endoscopic ultrasound or magnifying endoscopy with narrow-band imaging collectively referred to as EOM>SM1),multiple lesions,circumferential ratio≥3/4,and preoperative pathological type.The logistic regression model constructed with these factors demonstrated optimal performance(training set area under the curve(AUC)=0.887;internal validation AUC=0.872;external validation AUC=0.849).SHAP analysis further revealed computed tomographybased esophageal wall thickening>7 mm and EOM>SM1 as core risk-driving factors.CONCLUSION The logistic regression prediction model developed in this study effectively identifies patients at high risk of noncurative resection prior to ESD.By incorporating SHAP-based interpretability,the model provides a reliable and transparent tool to support clinical decision-making.展开更多
目的:探讨乳腺癌患者5年生存预后的影响因素,构建生存预测模型,并评估其预测准确性。方法:调取2010年1月至2020年12月在新疆医科大学附属肿瘤医院因乳腺癌初治住院的17104例女性患者的病案数据及随访资料。依据LASSO(the least absolute...目的:探讨乳腺癌患者5年生存预后的影响因素,构建生存预测模型,并评估其预测准确性。方法:调取2010年1月至2020年12月在新疆医科大学附属肿瘤医院因乳腺癌初治住院的17104例女性患者的病案数据及随访资料。依据LASSO(the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator,LASSO)回归筛选出与乳腺癌预后强相关的变量构建乳腺癌患者5年生存预测模型,在此基础上绘制列线图和决策树,并与传统Logistic回归做比较,采用受试者工作曲线下面积(area under receiver operating characteristic curve,AUC)对模型的预测效能进行评价。结果:LASSO回归共筛选出16个乳腺癌预后影响因素,分别是年龄、民族、初潮年龄、肿瘤分期、肿瘤家族史、手术分组、组织学分级、雌激素受体状态、孕激素受体状态、Ki-67表达水平、HER-2 Fish状态、放疗、化疗、靶向治疗、内分泌治疗、新辅助治疗。决策树根节点为肿瘤分期,共7个内部节点、9个结果节点和16条决策路径。各自变量的重要性由高到低分别为肿瘤分期、年龄、肿瘤家族史、Ki-67表达水平、组织学分级、HER-2 Fish状态、手术类型、新辅助治疗。对列线图和决策树预测模型进行验证,列线图、决策树、Logistic回归的AUC值分别为0.934、0.917、0.903。结论:本研究构建的LASSO回归可用于乳腺癌患者临床数据筛选与预后强相关的变量,列线图与决策树模型预测效能良好,且列线图预测性能最优,该方法有助于医务人员对乳腺癌患者制定个体化动态综合治疗方案。展开更多
Most existing parametric approaches for detecting linear or nonlinear Granger causality(GC)face challenges in estimating appropriate time delays,a critical factor for accurate GC detection.This issue becomes particula...Most existing parametric approaches for detecting linear or nonlinear Granger causality(GC)face challenges in estimating appropriate time delays,a critical factor for accurate GC detection.This issue becomes particularly pronounced in nonlinear complex systems,which are often opaque and consist of numerous components or variables.In this paper,we propose a novel temporal convolutional network(TCN)-based end-to-end GC detection approach called the interpretable temporal convolutional framework(ITCF).Unlike conventional deep learning models,which act like a“black box”and are difficult to analyse the interactions between variables,the proposed ITCF is able to detect both linear and nonlinear GC and automatically estimate time delay during the multivariant time series prediction.Specifically,GC is obtained by employing the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator(Lasso)regression during the prediction of multivariate time series using TCN.Then,time delays can be estimated by interpreting the TCN kernels.We propose a convolutional hierarchical group Lasso(cHGL),a hierarchical regularisation approach to effectively utilise temporal information within each TCN channel for enhanced GC detection.Additionally,as far as we are concerned,this paper is the first to integrate the Iterative Soft-Thresholding Algorithm into the backpropagation of TCN to optimise the proposed cHGL,which enables causal channel selection and induces sparsity within each TCN channel to remove redundant temporal information,ultimately creating an end-to-end GC detection framework.The testing results of four experiments,involving two simulations and two real data,demonstrate that the proposed ITCF,in comparison with state-ofthe-art,offers a more reliable estimation of GC relationships in complex systems featuring intricate dynamics,limited data lengths,or numerous variables.展开更多
BACKGROUND Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent malignancies affecting women worldwide,with approximately 2.3 million new cases diagnosed annually.Breast cancer stem cells(BCSCs)play pivotal roles in tumor initi...BACKGROUND Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent malignancies affecting women worldwide,with approximately 2.3 million new cases diagnosed annually.Breast cancer stem cells(BCSCs)play pivotal roles in tumor initiation,progression,metastasis,therapeutic resistance,and disease recurrence.Cancer stem cells possess selfrenewal capacity,multipotent differentiation potential,and enhanced tumorigenic activity,but their molecular characteristics and regulatory mechanisms require further investigation.AIM To comprehensively characterize the molecular features of BCSCs through multiomics approaches,construct a prognostic prediction model based on stem cellrelated genes,reveal cell-cell communication networks within the tumor microenvironment,and provide theoretical foundation for personalized treatment strategies.METHODS Flow cytometry was employed to detect the expression of BCSC surface markers(CD34,CD45,CD29,CD90,CD105).Transcriptomic analysis was performed to identify differentially expressed genes.Least absolute shrinkage and selection operator regression analysis was utilized to screen key prognostic genes and construct a risk scoring model.Single-cell RNA sequencing and spatial transcriptomics were applied to analyze tumor heterogeneity and spatial gene expression patterns.Cell-cell communication network analysis was conducted to reveal interactions between stem cells and the microenvironment.RESULTS Flow cytometric analysis revealed the highest expression of CD105(96.30%),followed by CD90(68.43%)and CD34(62.64%),while CD29 showed lower expression(7.16%)and CD45 exhibited the lowest expression(1.19%).Transcriptomic analysis identified 3837 significantly differentially expressed genes(1478 upregulated and 2359 downregulated).Least absolute shrinkage and selection operator regression analysis selected 10 key prognostic genes,and the constructed risk scoring model effectively distinguished between high-risk and low-risk patient groups(P<0.001).Single-cell analysis revealed tumor cellular heterogeneity,and spatial transcriptomics demonstrated distinct spatial expression gradients of stem cell-related genes.MED18 gene showed significantly higher expression in malignant tissues(P<0.001)and occupied a central position in cell-cell communication networks,exhibiting significant correlations with tumor cells,macrophages,fibroblasts,and endothelial cells.CONCLUSION This study comprehensively characterized the molecular features of BCSCs through multi-omics approaches,identified reliable surface markers and key regulatory genes,and constructed a prognostic prediction model with clinical application value.展开更多
Fluorescence molecular tomography(FMT)is a fast-developing optical imaging modalitythat has great potential in early diagnosis of disease and drugs development.However,recon-struction algorithms have to address a high...Fluorescence molecular tomography(FMT)is a fast-developing optical imaging modalitythat has great potential in early diagnosis of disease and drugs development.However,recon-struction algorithms have to address a highly ill-posed problem to fulfll 3D reconstruction inFMT.In this contribution,we propose an efficient iterative algorithm to solve the large-scalereconstruction problem,in which the sparsity of fluorescent targets is taken as useful a prioriinformation in designing the reconstruction algorithm.In the implementation,a fast sparseapproximation scheme combined with a stage-wise learning strategy enable the algorithm to dealwith the ill-posed inverse problem at reduced computational costs.We validate the proposed fastiterative method with numerical simulation on a digital mouse model.Experimental results demonstrate that our method is robust for different finite element meshes and different Poissonnoise levels.展开更多
BACKGROUND Gastric cancer(GC)is one of the most frequently diagnosed gastrointestinal cancers throughout the world.Novel prognostic biomarkers are required to predict the prognosis of GC.AIM To identify a multi-long n...BACKGROUND Gastric cancer(GC)is one of the most frequently diagnosed gastrointestinal cancers throughout the world.Novel prognostic biomarkers are required to predict the prognosis of GC.AIM To identify a multi-long noncoding RNA(lncRNA)prognostic model for GC.METHODS Transcriptome data and clinical data were downloaded from The Cancer Genome Atlas.COX and least absolute shrinkage and selection operator regression analyses were performed to screen for prognosis associated lncRNAs.Receiver operating characteristic curve and Kaplan-Meier survival analyses were applied to evaluate the effectiveness of the model.RESULTS The prediction model was established based on the expression of AC007991.4,AC079385.3,and AL109615.2 Based on the model,GC patients were divided into“high risk”and“low risk”groups to compare the differences in survival.The model was re-evaluated with the clinical data of our center.CONCLUSION The 3-lncRNA combination model is an independent prognostic factor for GC.展开更多
This study is intended to explore the chemical differences of Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma (ATR) samples collected from two habitats, Sichuan and Anhui provinces, China. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) w...This study is intended to explore the chemical differences of Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma (ATR) samples collected from two habitats, Sichuan and Anhui provinces, China. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) was applied to establishing the quantitative chemical fingerprints of ATRs. A total of 104 volatile compounds were identified and quantified with the information of mass spectra and retention index (RI). Furthermore, least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO), a sparse regularization method, combined with subsampling was employed to improve the classification ability of partial least squares-discriminant analysis (PLS-DA). After variable selection by LASSO, three chemical markers,β-elemene, α-selinene and α-asarone, were identified for the discrimination of ATRs from two habitats, and the total classification correct rate was increased from 82.76% to 96.55%. The proposed LASSO-PLS-DA method can serve as an efficient strategy for screening marked chemical components and geo-herbalism research of traditional Chinese medicines.展开更多
基金Supported by Suqian Science and Technology Program,No.S202317Medical Research Program of Jiangsu Provincial Health Commission,No.Z2023017Suqian Talent Elite Program,No.SQCG202409.
摘要BACKGROUND The global burden of primary liver cancer(PLC)continues to rise.Although minimally invasive,especially laparoscopic,resection is increasingly performed for early-stage disease,1-year adverse outcomes(recurrence,metastasis,or mortality)remain common.Widely used scores,such as the albumin-bilirubin grade,primarily assess hepatic reserve and may not fully reflect tumor biology or systemic inflammation for individualized early prognostic warning.This study aimed to develop and validate a least absolute shrinkage and selection operator(LASSO)-based model to predict 1-year adverse outcomes after minimally invasive PLC resection.AIM To identify predictors of short-term(1-year)adverse outcomes following minimally invasive PLC resection and construct an individualized postoperative prognostic model using LASSO regression.METHODS This retrospective study included patients with PLC who underwent minimally invasive resection at The Affiliated Suqian Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University between January 2019 and January 2023.Prognostic predictors were identified using LASSO regression and incorporated into a logistic regression model.Model performance and clinical utility were evaluated using receiver operating characteristic curves,calibration plots,and decision curve analysis.The dataset was randomly divided into training(n=277)and internal validation(n=144)cohorts.An external validation cohort of 138 patients with PLC(February 2023 to June 2024)was used to assess generalizability.RESULTS Receiver operating characteristic analysis indicated good performance of the logistic regression model based on six predictors,white blood cell count,tumor diameter,vascular invasion,portal vein infiltration,cirrhosis,and alphafetoprotein,with area under the curve(AUC)values of 0.756[95%confidence interval(CI):0.687-0.824]and 0.750(95%CI:0.659-0.841)in the training and internal validation cohorts,respectively.The model exhibited strong calibration(training,P=0.6951;external validation,P=0.5223)and clear net clinical benefit across risk thresholds.External validation further supported its generalizability(n=138;AUC=0.735,95%CI:0.640-0.830).Compared with albumin-bilirubin,the LASSO-based risk score showed higher though non-significant AUCs in the training(0.756 vs 0.691;DeLong P=0.206)and external(0.735 vs 0.717;P=0.803)cohorts and comparable performance in the internal validation cohort(0.750 vs 0.753;P=0.968).CONCLUSION LASSO regression was used to identify six independent predictors of adverse 1-year outcomes after minimally invasive PLC resection.The resulting risk score model demonstrates reliable discrimination,calibration,and clinical utility for individualized prognostic assessment.
摘要BACKGROUND Pancreaticobiliary maljunction(PBM)is a congenital disease in which the pancreatic and bile ducts fuse outside the duodenal wall.Congenital biliary dilatation(CBD)involves PBM and dilatation of the extrahepatic bile duct.The lack of Oddi sphincter action at the confluence results in the retrograde flow of pancreatic juice into the bile duct,placing patients with CBD at high risk of biliary carcinoma.The standard treatment for CBD is complete extrahepatic bile duct resection(EHBR).Hepatolithiasis(HL),a late complication following CBD surgery,has a deleterious clinical impact;further research is necessary to elu-cidate its risk factors.AIM To clarify the clinical impact of and risk factors for HL after CBD surgery.METHODS A retrospective study was conducted with 223 CBD patients who underwent EHBR across three tertiary hospitals to investigate postoperative complications.An exploratory analysis was performed to identify factors associated with HL development.Risk factors were subsequently identified using least absolute shrinkage and selection operator(LASSO)analysis.RESULTS HL was observed in 15/223(6.7%)patients.Two of those patients developed liver failure owing to biliary cirrhosis;one died, and the other received liver transplantation. Two patients requiredmajor hepatectomy. The majority of the remaining patients required repeated enteroscopic and/or percutaneouslithotomy procedures. LASSO analysis revealed older age at surgery as an independent risk factor for HL;the timedependentreceiver operating characteristic analysis at 6 years after surgery revealed a cutoff age of 31 years.CONCLUSIONHL following CBD surgery has a markedly deleterious clinical impact. Advanced age at the time of CBD surgerywas identified as an independent risk factor for HL.
基金the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry(No.ChiCTR2000040109)approved by the Hospital Ethics Committee(No.20210130017).
摘要BACKGROUND Difficulty of colonoscopy insertion(DCI)significantly affects colonoscopy effectiveness and serves as a key quality indicator.Predicting and evaluating DCI risk preoperatively is crucial for optimizing intraoperative strategies.AIM To evaluate the predictive performance of machine learning(ML)algorithms for DCI by comparing three modeling approaches,identify factors influencing DCI,and develop a preoperative prediction model using ML algorithms to enhance colonoscopy quality and efficiency.METHODS This cross-sectional study enrolled 712 patients who underwent colonoscopy at a tertiary hospital between June 2020 and May 2021.Demographic data,past medical history,medication use,and psychological status were collected.The endoscopist assessed DCI using the visual analogue scale.After univariate screening,predictive models were developed using multivariable logistic regression,least absolute shrinkage and selection operator(LASSO)regression,and random forest(RF)algorithms.Model performance was evaluated based on discrimination,calibration,and decision curve analysis(DCA),and results were visualized using nomograms.RESULTS A total of 712 patients(53.8%male;mean age 54.5 years±12.9 years)were included.Logistic regression analysis identified constipation[odds ratio(OR)=2.254,95%confidence interval(CI):1.289-3.931],abdominal circumference(AC)(77.5–91.9 cm,OR=1.895,95%CI:1.065-3.350;AC≥92 cm,OR=1.271,95%CI:0.730-2.188),and anxiety(OR=1.071,95%CI:1.044-1.100)as predictive factors for DCI,validated by LASSO and RF methods.Model performance revealed training/validation sensitivities of 0.826/0.925,0.924/0.868,and 1.000/0.981;specificities of 0.602/0.511,0.510/0.562,and 0.977/0.526;and corresponding area under the receiver operating characteristic curves(AUCs)of 0.780(0.737-0.823)/0.726(0.654-0.799),0.754(0.710-0.798)/0.723(0.656-0.791),and 1.000(1.000-1.000)/0.754(0.688-0.820),respectively.DCA indicated optimal net benefit within probability thresholds of 0-0.9 and 0.05-0.37.The RF model demonstrated superior diagnostic accuracy,reflected by perfect training sensitivity(1.000)and highest validation AUC(0.754),outperforming other methods in clinical applicability.CONCLUSION The RF-based model exhibited superior predictive accuracy for DCI compared to multivariable logistic and LASSO regression models.This approach supports individualized preoperative optimization,enhancing colonoscopy quality through targeted risk stratification.
摘要BACKGROUND Endoscopic submucosal dissection(ESD)serves as a critical treatment modality for superficial esophageal cancer.However,non-curative resection is significantly associated with residual tumors and unfavorable prognosis.Effective preoperative predictive tools are currently lacking.AIM To develop and validate a machine learning-based prediction model for accurate preoperative assessment of the risk of non-curative ESD resection.METHODS This multicenter retrospective study included 366 superficial esophageal cancer patients from the Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College as a training set,and 129 patients from Langzhong People’s Hospital as an independent external validation set.Predictors were selected using least absolute shrinkage and selection operator and multivariate logistic regression.Nine machine learning classifiers,including logistic regression,LightGBM,and XGBoost,were integrated to develop the models,and SHapley Additive exPlanations(SHAP)were employed to achieve risk visualization.RESULTS Key predictive factors identified included esophageal stricture,computed tomography-based esophageal wall thickening>7 mm,endoscopically estimated invasion depth>superficial layer(SM1)(endoscopic ultrasound or magnifying endoscopy with narrow-band imaging collectively referred to as EOM>SM1),multiple lesions,circumferential ratio≥3/4,and preoperative pathological type.The logistic regression model constructed with these factors demonstrated optimal performance(training set area under the curve(AUC)=0.887;internal validation AUC=0.872;external validation AUC=0.849).SHAP analysis further revealed computed tomographybased esophageal wall thickening>7 mm and EOM>SM1 as core risk-driving factors.CONCLUSION The logistic regression prediction model developed in this study effectively identifies patients at high risk of noncurative resection prior to ESD.By incorporating SHAP-based interpretability,the model provides a reliable and transparent tool to support clinical decision-making.
摘要目的:探讨乳腺癌患者5年生存预后的影响因素,构建生存预测模型,并评估其预测准确性。方法:调取2010年1月至2020年12月在新疆医科大学附属肿瘤医院因乳腺癌初治住院的17104例女性患者的病案数据及随访资料。依据LASSO(the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator,LASSO)回归筛选出与乳腺癌预后强相关的变量构建乳腺癌患者5年生存预测模型,在此基础上绘制列线图和决策树,并与传统Logistic回归做比较,采用受试者工作曲线下面积(area under receiver operating characteristic curve,AUC)对模型的预测效能进行评价。结果:LASSO回归共筛选出16个乳腺癌预后影响因素,分别是年龄、民族、初潮年龄、肿瘤分期、肿瘤家族史、手术分组、组织学分级、雌激素受体状态、孕激素受体状态、Ki-67表达水平、HER-2 Fish状态、放疗、化疗、靶向治疗、内分泌治疗、新辅助治疗。决策树根节点为肿瘤分期,共7个内部节点、9个结果节点和16条决策路径。各自变量的重要性由高到低分别为肿瘤分期、年龄、肿瘤家族史、Ki-67表达水平、组织学分级、HER-2 Fish状态、手术类型、新辅助治疗。对列线图和决策树预测模型进行验证,列线图、决策树、Logistic回归的AUC值分别为0.934、0.917、0.903。结论:本研究构建的LASSO回归可用于乳腺癌患者临床数据筛选与预后强相关的变量,列线图与决策树模型预测效能良好,且列线图预测性能最优,该方法有助于医务人员对乳腺癌患者制定个体化动态综合治疗方案。
摘要Most existing parametric approaches for detecting linear or nonlinear Granger causality(GC)face challenges in estimating appropriate time delays,a critical factor for accurate GC detection.This issue becomes particularly pronounced in nonlinear complex systems,which are often opaque and consist of numerous components or variables.In this paper,we propose a novel temporal convolutional network(TCN)-based end-to-end GC detection approach called the interpretable temporal convolutional framework(ITCF).Unlike conventional deep learning models,which act like a“black box”and are difficult to analyse the interactions between variables,the proposed ITCF is able to detect both linear and nonlinear GC and automatically estimate time delay during the multivariant time series prediction.Specifically,GC is obtained by employing the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator(Lasso)regression during the prediction of multivariate time series using TCN.Then,time delays can be estimated by interpreting the TCN kernels.We propose a convolutional hierarchical group Lasso(cHGL),a hierarchical regularisation approach to effectively utilise temporal information within each TCN channel for enhanced GC detection.Additionally,as far as we are concerned,this paper is the first to integrate the Iterative Soft-Thresholding Algorithm into the backpropagation of TCN to optimise the proposed cHGL,which enables causal channel selection and induces sparsity within each TCN channel to remove redundant temporal information,ultimately creating an end-to-end GC detection framework.The testing results of four experiments,involving two simulations and two real data,demonstrate that the proposed ITCF,in comparison with state-ofthe-art,offers a more reliable estimation of GC relationships in complex systems featuring intricate dynamics,limited data lengths,or numerous variables.
基金the Natural Science Foundation of Yongchuan District,No.2023yc-jckx20021.
摘要BACKGROUND Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent malignancies affecting women worldwide,with approximately 2.3 million new cases diagnosed annually.Breast cancer stem cells(BCSCs)play pivotal roles in tumor initiation,progression,metastasis,therapeutic resistance,and disease recurrence.Cancer stem cells possess selfrenewal capacity,multipotent differentiation potential,and enhanced tumorigenic activity,but their molecular characteristics and regulatory mechanisms require further investigation.AIM To comprehensively characterize the molecular features of BCSCs through multiomics approaches,construct a prognostic prediction model based on stem cellrelated genes,reveal cell-cell communication networks within the tumor microenvironment,and provide theoretical foundation for personalized treatment strategies.METHODS Flow cytometry was employed to detect the expression of BCSC surface markers(CD34,CD45,CD29,CD90,CD105).Transcriptomic analysis was performed to identify differentially expressed genes.Least absolute shrinkage and selection operator regression analysis was utilized to screen key prognostic genes and construct a risk scoring model.Single-cell RNA sequencing and spatial transcriptomics were applied to analyze tumor heterogeneity and spatial gene expression patterns.Cell-cell communication network analysis was conducted to reveal interactions between stem cells and the microenvironment.RESULTS Flow cytometric analysis revealed the highest expression of CD105(96.30%),followed by CD90(68.43%)and CD34(62.64%),while CD29 showed lower expression(7.16%)and CD45 exhibited the lowest expression(1.19%).Transcriptomic analysis identified 3837 significantly differentially expressed genes(1478 upregulated and 2359 downregulated).Least absolute shrinkage and selection operator regression analysis selected 10 key prognostic genes,and the constructed risk scoring model effectively distinguished between high-risk and low-risk patient groups(P<0.001).Single-cell analysis revealed tumor cellular heterogeneity,and spatial transcriptomics demonstrated distinct spatial expression gradients of stem cell-related genes.MED18 gene showed significantly higher expression in malignant tissues(P<0.001)and occupied a central position in cell-cell communication networks,exhibiting significant correlations with tumor cells,macrophages,fibroblasts,and endothelial cells.CONCLUSION This study comprehensively characterized the molecular features of BCSCs through multi-omics approaches,identified reliable surface markers and key regulatory genes,and constructed a prognostic prediction model with clinical application value.
摘要传统的确定性负荷预测无法提供负载的不确定性信息,概率负荷预测能够生成预测值不确定性的概率分布,为电网调度决策提供更丰富的信息。为了进一步提高概率负荷预测的精度,提出了一种包含最小绝对收缩和选择算子(least absolute shrinkage and selection operator,LASSO)及门控脉冲神经P系统(gated spiking neural P system,GSNP)的LASSO-GSNP模型。首先,运用LASSO从最低温度、最高温度、平均温度、平均湿度和降雨量等外部特征中提取关键特征;随后,提出了改进的GSNP模型实现概率负荷预测,以提升长时间序列预测的性能。使用2个不同尺度的长时间序列数据集作为算例,结果表明,所提模型在预测精度指标和预测区间质量上均优于其他几种典型模型。
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.61372046)the Research Fund for the Doctoral Program ofHigher Education of China(New Teachers)(Grant No.20116101120018)+4 种基金the China Postdoctoral Sci-ence_Foundation_Funded Project(Grant_Nos.2011M501467 and 2012T50814)the Natural Sci-ence Basic Research Plan in Shaanxi Province of China(Grant No.2011JQ1006)the Fund amental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.GK201302007)Science and Technology Plan Program in Shaanxi Province of China(Grant Nos.2012 KJXX-29 and 2013K12-20-12)the Scienceand Technology Plan Program in Xi'an of China(Grant No.CXY 1348(2)).
摘要Fluorescence molecular tomography(FMT)is a fast-developing optical imaging modalitythat has great potential in early diagnosis of disease and drugs development.However,recon-struction algorithms have to address a highly ill-posed problem to fulfll 3D reconstruction inFMT.In this contribution,we propose an efficient iterative algorithm to solve the large-scalereconstruction problem,in which the sparsity of fluorescent targets is taken as useful a prioriinformation in designing the reconstruction algorithm.In the implementation,a fast sparseapproximation scheme combined with a stage-wise learning strategy enable the algorithm to dealwith the ill-posed inverse problem at reduced computational costs.We validate the proposed fastiterative method with numerical simulation on a digital mouse model.Experimental results demonstrate that our method is robust for different finite element meshes and different Poissonnoise levels.
基金Supported by Liaoning S&T Project,No.20180550971 and No.20180550999Shenyang Young and Middle-Aged Scientific&Technological Innovation Talents Support Plan,No.2018416017.
摘要BACKGROUND Gastric cancer(GC)is one of the most frequently diagnosed gastrointestinal cancers throughout the world.Novel prognostic biomarkers are required to predict the prognosis of GC.AIM To identify a multi-long noncoding RNA(lncRNA)prognostic model for GC.METHODS Transcriptome data and clinical data were downloaded from The Cancer Genome Atlas.COX and least absolute shrinkage and selection operator regression analyses were performed to screen for prognosis associated lncRNAs.Receiver operating characteristic curve and Kaplan-Meier survival analyses were applied to evaluate the effectiveness of the model.RESULTS The prediction model was established based on the expression of AC007991.4,AC079385.3,and AL109615.2 Based on the model,GC patients were divided into“high risk”and“low risk”groups to compare the differences in survival.The model was re-evaluated with the clinical data of our center.CONCLUSION The 3-lncRNA combination model is an independent prognostic factor for GC.
基金Project(21465016)supported by the National Natural Foundation of China
摘要This study is intended to explore the chemical differences of Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma (ATR) samples collected from two habitats, Sichuan and Anhui provinces, China. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) was applied to establishing the quantitative chemical fingerprints of ATRs. A total of 104 volatile compounds were identified and quantified with the information of mass spectra and retention index (RI). Furthermore, least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO), a sparse regularization method, combined with subsampling was employed to improve the classification ability of partial least squares-discriminant analysis (PLS-DA). After variable selection by LASSO, three chemical markers,β-elemene, α-selinene and α-asarone, were identified for the discrimination of ATRs from two habitats, and the total classification correct rate was increased from 82.76% to 96.55%. The proposed LASSO-PLS-DA method can serve as an efficient strategy for screening marked chemical components and geo-herbalism research of traditional Chinese medicines.