1.Short-Term Efficacy and Long-Term Recurrence Rate of Traditional Chinese Medicine Versus Western Surgical Treatment for Mixed Hemorrhoids:A Multi-Center Retrospective Cohort Study Based on Real-World Data
Kang DING ; Zhimin FAN ; Xiaojie ZHOU ; Xiaoxiao WANG ; Yuanyuan GE ; Huiting ZHU ; Yuxin ZHU ; Xia YANG ; Jun DU ; Shicai HUANG ; Yang ZHANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(7):747-754
ObjectiveTo observe the short-term and long-term efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) surgical operations in treating mixed hemorrhoids. MethodsA multi-center retrospective cohort study was conducted, collecting clinical data from 17,831 mixed hemorrhoid surgery patients in 8 top-tier TCM hospitals in Jiangsu Province. Standardized and structured datasets were obtained through artificial intelligence models. Patients who underwent western surgical treatment were categorized into the western surgery group (11,646 cases), and those receiving TCM surgical operations were categorized into the TCM surgery group (6185 cases). Propensity score matching (1∶1 matching) was used to balance baseline data between groups. The primary outcome was the one-year recurrence rate, and secondary outcomes included the main symptoms (rectal bleeding, degree of prolapse) and secondary symptoms (anal distension, anal edema, wound secretion and exudation, anal stenosis, residual skin tags, perianal itching, and anal pain) measured on days 7, 28, and 60 after discharge. ResultsAfter matching, 2194 patients were included in each group. Symptom scores showed that at 28 days after discharge, the TCM surgical group had superior improvement in rectal bleeding [OR=5.786, 95%CI (3.092,10.827)], degree of prolapse [OR=4.510, 95%CI (1.649,12.333)], and anal edema [OR=3.188, 95%CI (1.295,7.845)] compared to the western surgical group. At 60 days post-discharge, the TCM group still showed advantages in improving rectal bleeding [OR=5.237, 95%CI (1.077,25.464)] and anal pain [OR=11.697, 95%CI (1.186,115.336)] (P<0.05). Long-term follow-up showed that the one-year recurrence rate in the TCM surgery group was 1.1% (8/726), while that in the western surgery group was 2.3% (10/444), with no statistically significant difference between the two groups (P>0.05). ConclusionBased on real-world data, TCM surgical treatment for mixed hemorrhoids shows significant short-term symptom improvement, particularly in terms of hemostasis, reducing swelling, and alleviating prolapse of anal masses.
2.Feiyanning Inhibits Invasion and Metastasis of Non-small Cell Lung Cancer by Regulating EMT via TGF-β1/Smad Signaling Pathway
Xiaojie FU ; Jia YANG ; Kaile LIU ; Wenjie WANG ; Zhenye XU ; Zhongqi WANG ; Haibin DENG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(12):110-120
ObjectiveTo explore the mechanism of the anti-cancer compound formula Feiyanning in inhibiting epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and invasion and metastasis of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). MethodsCell proliferation and activity were assessed using the cell counting kit-8(CCK-8) assay to evaluate the effect of Feiyanning on the proliferation of A549 and H1299 cells. Wound healing and Transwell assays were conducted to examine Feiyanning's impact on the metastasis of A549 and H1299 cells. The effects of Feiyanning on EMT and the transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1)/Smad signaling pathway proteins in A549 and H1299 cells were detected by Western blot. Exogenous TGF-β1 was used to induce EMT in A549 and H1299 cells. The effects of Feiyanning on TGF-β1-induced NSCLC cell metastasis, EMT, and the TGF-β1/Smad pathway proteins were assessed by wound healing assay, Transwell assay, and Western blot. In vivo, an A549 lung metastasis model was established via tail vein injection in nude mice. A total of 28 SPF male nude mice were randomly divided into four groups: Model (NC) group, Feiyanning low-dose (FYN1) group, Feiyanning high-dose (FYN2) group, and the positive control group (TGF-β receptor kinase inhibitor SB431542 group). The corresponding interventions were performed. After 40 days, the mice were euthanized, and lung metastases were analyzed. The expression of E-cadherin, N-cadherin, p-Smad2, and p-Smad3 in each group was detected by immunohistochemistry (IHC). ResultsAfter Feiyanning intervention, compared to the blank group, Feiyanning inhibited the proliferation of A549 and H1299 cells in a concentration-dependent manner (P<0.01). The metastasis ability of Feiyanning-treated cells was significantly decreased compared to the blank group (P<0.01). The expression of EMT marker proteins N-cadherin and zinc finger transcription factors (Zeb1, Snail, Slug) was significantly reduced in the Feiyanning groups compared to the blank group (P<0.05, P<0.01). The expression of p-Smad2/3, Smad2/3, TβRI, and TβRⅡ, key proteins in the TGF-β1/Smad signaling pathway, was also significantly decreased (P<0.01). In the TGF-β1-induced EMT model, compared to the TGF-β1 group, the cell metastasis ability in the Feiyanning groups was reduced (P<0.01), and the expression levels of N-cadherin, Zeb1, Snail, and Slug were significantly lower (P<0.01). The expression levels of p-Smad2/3, Smad2/3, TβRI, and TβRⅡ were also significantly reduced (P<0.01). In vivo results showed that compared to the model group, the number of lung metastases in the FYN1, FYN2, and SB431542 groups was reduced (P<0.01), and the range of cell infiltration was narrowed. Immunohistochemical results showed that compared to the model group, the expression of E-cadherin in the FYN1, FYN2, and SB431542 groups was increased (P<0.01), the expression of N-cadherin decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01), and the expression of p-Smad2 and p-Smad3, key proteins of the TGF-β1/Smad pathway, was reduced (P<0.01). ConclusionFeiyanning inhibits the invasion and metastasis of NSCLC cells and EMT. The mechanism is related to the inhibition of TGF-β1/Smad signaling pathway.
3.Feiyanning Inhibits Invasion and Metastasis of Non-small Cell Lung Cancer by Regulating EMT via TGF-β1/Smad Signaling Pathway
Xiaojie FU ; Jia YANG ; Kaile LIU ; Wenjie WANG ; Zhenye XU ; Zhongqi WANG ; Haibin DENG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(12):110-120
ObjectiveTo explore the mechanism of the anti-cancer compound formula Feiyanning in inhibiting epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and invasion and metastasis of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). MethodsCell proliferation and activity were assessed using the cell counting kit-8(CCK-8) assay to evaluate the effect of Feiyanning on the proliferation of A549 and H1299 cells. Wound healing and Transwell assays were conducted to examine Feiyanning's impact on the metastasis of A549 and H1299 cells. The effects of Feiyanning on EMT and the transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1)/Smad signaling pathway proteins in A549 and H1299 cells were detected by Western blot. Exogenous TGF-β1 was used to induce EMT in A549 and H1299 cells. The effects of Feiyanning on TGF-β1-induced NSCLC cell metastasis, EMT, and the TGF-β1/Smad pathway proteins were assessed by wound healing assay, Transwell assay, and Western blot. In vivo, an A549 lung metastasis model was established via tail vein injection in nude mice. A total of 28 SPF male nude mice were randomly divided into four groups: Model (NC) group, Feiyanning low-dose (FYN1) group, Feiyanning high-dose (FYN2) group, and the positive control group (TGF-β receptor kinase inhibitor SB431542 group). The corresponding interventions were performed. After 40 days, the mice were euthanized, and lung metastases were analyzed. The expression of E-cadherin, N-cadherin, p-Smad2, and p-Smad3 in each group was detected by immunohistochemistry (IHC). ResultsAfter Feiyanning intervention, compared to the blank group, Feiyanning inhibited the proliferation of A549 and H1299 cells in a concentration-dependent manner (P<0.01). The metastasis ability of Feiyanning-treated cells was significantly decreased compared to the blank group (P<0.01). The expression of EMT marker proteins N-cadherin and zinc finger transcription factors (Zeb1, Snail, Slug) was significantly reduced in the Feiyanning groups compared to the blank group (P<0.05, P<0.01). The expression of p-Smad2/3, Smad2/3, TβRI, and TβRⅡ, key proteins in the TGF-β1/Smad signaling pathway, was also significantly decreased (P<0.01). In the TGF-β1-induced EMT model, compared to the TGF-β1 group, the cell metastasis ability in the Feiyanning groups was reduced (P<0.01), and the expression levels of N-cadherin, Zeb1, Snail, and Slug were significantly lower (P<0.01). The expression levels of p-Smad2/3, Smad2/3, TβRI, and TβRⅡ were also significantly reduced (P<0.01). In vivo results showed that compared to the model group, the number of lung metastases in the FYN1, FYN2, and SB431542 groups was reduced (P<0.01), and the range of cell infiltration was narrowed. Immunohistochemical results showed that compared to the model group, the expression of E-cadherin in the FYN1, FYN2, and SB431542 groups was increased (P<0.01), the expression of N-cadherin decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01), and the expression of p-Smad2 and p-Smad3, key proteins of the TGF-β1/Smad pathway, was reduced (P<0.01). ConclusionFeiyanning inhibits the invasion and metastasis of NSCLC cells and EMT. The mechanism is related to the inhibition of TGF-β1/Smad signaling pathway.
4.Interpretation of the “Technical Guidelines for Disinfection in Epidemic Prevention and Control of Large-Scale Events”
Bo LU ; Yue SUN ; Lulu YANG ; Huihui SUN ; Wenjing YANG ; Xiaojie DONG ; Zizheng LIU ; Zongke SUN ; Wei ZHANG ; Lin WANG
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;59(4):411-415
The “Technical Guideline for Epidemic Prevention and Control Disinfection in Large-Scale Events”(hereinafter referred to as “the Guideline”), organized and compiled by the National Disease Control and Prevention Administration, was officially released in April 2024. This guideline aims to ensure the effective implementation of large-scale group activities, mitigate the impact of infectious disease outbreaks on such events, and maintain hygiene and safety standards at event venues. During the compilation process, data were systematically collected in alignment with epidemic prevention requirements and disinfection principles, incorporating research findings from domestic and international disinfection practices. Information was gathered through field investigations, expert consultations in epidemiology and disinfection, and roundtable discussions with representatives from organizations responsible for disinfection operations at large-scale events, thereby ensuring the scientific rigor and practical applicability of the content. The Guideline provides comprehensive technical disinfection guidance for relevant authorities and event organizers, addressing critical aspects such as disinfection protocols, operational principles, emergency response strategies, and technical specifications. By standardizing hygiene assurance measures for large-scale events, including considerations of participant demographics, venue characteristics, and event scale, the guideline establishes a framework to proactively minimize the risk of infectious disease transmission.
5.Analysis of the levels and food source of cadmium exposure by dietary pathway among middle-aged and elderly populations in cadmium-contaminated areas of China
Xiaochen WANG ; Yi ZHANG ; Xiaojie DONG ; Ruiting HAO ; Xiu YE ; Wenli ZHANG ; Ying ZHU ; Ailing LIU ; Yuan WEI ; Bing WU ; Yufei LUO ; Changzi WU ; Yanning MA ; Zhengxiong YANG ; Yuebin LYU ; Gangqiang DING ; Dongqun XU ; Xiaoming SHI
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;59(5):597-603
Objective:To evaluate the levels and source of cadmium exposure by dietary pathway among middle-aged and elderly people ≥40 in cadmium-contaminated areas of China.Methods:A total of 7 193 people aged 40-89 years from four typical cadmium-contaminated areas in China were selected as the study subjects. Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ), Total Diet Study (TDS) and a 3-day-24-hour dietary recall survey were conducted. Dietary cadmium intake and food sources through dietary pathways were assessed based on cadmium content in foods, consumption amounts and intake frequencies.Results:The mean age of the participants was 63.39±12.21 years, with 50.05% being males. The average monthly dietary cadmium intake was 7.39 μg/(kg·BW). Staple foods and vegetables were the primary sources of dietary cadmium intake, accounting for 57.51% and 32.48%, respectively. The monthly dietary cadmium intake in all surveyed regions did not exceed the Provisional Tolerable Monthly Intake (PTMI) recommended by the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA).Conclusion:The monthly dietary cadmium intake among middle-aged and elderly people in cadmium-contaminated areas of China is relatively low, with the risk remaining at an acceptable level. Staple foods and vegetables are the most significant contributors to dietary cadmium intake.
6.Effect of Different Doses of Estrogen on Endometrial Blood Flow after TCRA in Patients with IUA
Jie YANG ; Dabao XU ; Yiran JIN ; Sang LUO ; Che YANG ; Xiaojie ZOU ; Dan LIU
Journal of Practical Obstetrics and Gynecology 2025;41(2):130-135
Objective:To analyze the effect of different doses of estrogen on endometrial blood flow after tran-scervical resection of adhesion(TCRA)surgery in patients with intrauterine adhesion(IUA).Methods:A total of 70 moderate and severe IUA patients who underwent TCRA in the General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University from 2021 to 2023 were divided into group A(4 mg/day)and group B(6 mg/day)according to the dosage of es-trogen after operation.Reexamination of hysteroscopy was performed 2 months later,menstrual volume was fol-lowed up,uterine parameters in secretory phase were detected by B-ultrasound,and factors related to prolifera-tion,fibrosis and blood flow were detected by immunofluorescence after 3 months.Results:① In the severe IUA group,there was no difference in the rate of intrauterine re adhesion between group A2 and group B2.The satis-faction rate of endometrial epithelialization and endometrial glandular duct density in group B2 was higher than that in group A2,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the three indicators within the moderate IUA group(P>0.05).②Three months after operation,in the severe IUA group,there were statistically significant differences(P<0.05)in menstrual flow,endometrial thickness ET,endo-metrial volume EV,endometrial blood flow values(VI,FI,VFI),and uterine artery blood flow values(PI,RI)be-tween the two groups;The above indicators showed no statistically significant differences within the moderate IUA group(P>0.05).③Detection of endometrial markers:the expression of proliferation marker(Ki-67)and angio-genesis marker(CD31,CD34,CD146,b-FGF,VEGF)in group B2 was higher than that in group A2,while the ex-pression of fibrosis marker(α-SMA,TGF-β1)was lower,with statistical significance(P<0.05).There was no sig-nificant difference in the expression of above indexes between group A,and group B,in moderate IUA group(P>0.05).Conclusions:Short-term application of relatively high dose estrogen(6 mg/day)after TCRA can pro-mote better endometrial repair by improving endometrial blood flow in patients with severe IUA,while in patients with moderate IUA there is no significant difference in the effect on endometrial repair.
7.Study on safety,pharmacokinetics,and pharmacodynamics of YZJ-3058 tablets for single oral administration in healthy Chinese subjects
Yan TIAN ; Xinyi YANG ; Shuangshuang LIN ; Jinjie HE ; Jingjing WANG ; Qiong WEI ; Xingxing HUANG ; Xiaojie WU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2025;30(6):796-803
AIM:To evaluate the safety and toler-ability of single dose oral BTK inhibitor YZJ-3058 tablets under fasting conditions in healthy adults,as well as the pharmacokinetic and pharmacologi-cal characteristics of YZJ-3058 and its metabolites.METHODS:A total of 22 healthy subjects were en-rolled in this experiment and administered a single dose orally.They were divided into three groups:50 mg,100 mg,and 200 mg.Among them,2 sub-jects were enrolled in the 50 mg dose group,and 10 subjects were enrolled in the 100 mg and 200 mg dose groups,respectively.RESULTS:In healthy subjects,YZJ-3058 tablets were administered orally on an empty stomach at doses of 50,100,and 200 mg,with a median Tmax of 1.25 to 2.00 hours and an average Cmax of 62.85,89.44,and 99.20 ng/mL,re-spectively.The average AUC0-t was 183.87,297.72,and 453.98 h·ng-1·mL,respectively.The average AUC0-∞ was 189.30,321.33,and 551.44 h·ng-1·mL,and the median t1/2 was 1.16,5.06,and 7.97 hours,respectively.After a single oral administration of 50,100,and 200 mg YZJ-3058 tablets,the highest target occupancy rate was achieved at 4 hours.The average BTK occupancy rates at 24 hours after ad-ministration were 88.95%,96.73%,and 99.24%,re-spectively.The average BTK occupancy rates at 48 hours after administration were 75.65%,89.80%,and 96.68%,respectively.No serious adverse events or adverse events leading to withdrawal oc-curred,and all subjects had good tolerability.CON-CLUSION:YZJ-3058 tablets have good safety and tolerability for single oral administration on an empty stomach in healthy subjects within the dose range of 50-200 mg.Cmax and AUC increase with dose,with fast absorption and saturation.The ter-minal elimination rate gradually slows down with dose increase,and it has a significant and sus-tained occupying effect on BTK targets.
8.Identification of serum differential metabolic markers in patients with ulcerative colitis
Xiaojie CHU ; Zhongyu WANG ; Siyun CHENG ; Ping YANG ; Han SHEN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Laboratory Science 2025;43(3):167-173
Objective To identify serum metabolic markers served in the clinical diagnosis of ulcerative colitis(UC).Methods Ser-um samples from 29 UC patients,31 Crohn's disease(CD)patients,and 21 matched healthy controls(HC)admitted to Department of Gastroenterology,Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital during September 2022 and March 2024 were collected.The ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole-orbitrap mass spectrometry(UHPLC-Q Exactive HF-X)technology was used to detect and analyze serum metabolites.A partial least squares discrimination analysis(PLS-DA)model was constructed,and the metabolites significantly up-regulated in UC were screened based on the variable importance in projection(VIP)score>1,P value<0.05,and fold change(FC)>1.2.The pathway enrichment analysis was performed using the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)database to reveal the biological pathways involved in the metabolites.The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve(AUCROC)was calculated to evaluate the diagnostic potential of the differential metabolites.Results A total of 1 522 metabo-lites were identified from the three sample groups.Among them,4 metabolites,namely leucodopachrome(VIP=1.964,P<0.05,FC=1.916),tetrahydrodipicolinate(VIP=1.74,P<0.05,FC=2.65),N-ethylmaleimide(VIP=1.519,P<0.05,FC=1.597),and 5,6-dihydroxyindole(VIP=3.018,P<0.05,FC=1.575),were significantly up-regulated in UC.Their AUCROC values for distinguishing UC from CD were 0.788(95%CI:0.655-0.921),0.773(95%CI:0.639-0.907),0.834(95%CI:0.720-0.949),and 0.899(95%CI:0.821-0.977),respectively,while those for distinguishing UC from HC were 0.966(95%CI:0.924-1.000),0.926(95%CI:0.857-0.995),0.969(95%CI:0.928-1.000),and 0.910(95%CI:0.830-0.990),respectively.KEGG pathway analysis showed that the up-regulated metabolites in UC were primarily enriched in biological pathways such as tyrosine metabolism,glycerophospholipid me-tabolism,and arachidonic acid metabolism.Conclusion The serum metabolic profile of UC patients is significantly changed,and the four differential metabolites mentioned above may serve as effective biomarkers for the differential diagnosis of UC,CD,and HC.
9.Analysis of influencing factors and pathways of social alienation in young and middle-aged maintenance haemodialysis patients
Xiaojie YANG ; Chunyan LI ; Wanli DONG ; Shanshan LI
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2025;41(21):1637-1645
Objective:Based on the stress process theory, the influencing factors and pathways of social alienation among young and middle-aged patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) were explored, so as to provide evidence for healthcare professionals to develop targeted interventions.Methods:Convenience sampling method was used to select young and middle-aged MHD patients from Nanyang Central Hospital between October 2023 and April 2024. A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a General Information Questionnaire, the General Alienation Scale, the Perceived Social Support Scale, and the Medical Coping Modes Questionnaire, the Social Impact Scale.Results:A total of 307 questionnaires were distributed, and 296 valid questionnaires were returned, with an effective response rate of 96.4%. Among the 296 participants, 190 were male and 106 were female; 124 were aged 18-45 years, and 172 were aged 46-59 years. The score of social alienation in young and middle-aged MHD patients was (40.79 ± 7.67). Stepwise multiple linear regression analysis revealed that education level, monthly household income per capita, duration of dialysis, number of chronic comorbidities, fatigue level, stigma, perceived social support, yielding coping style, avoidance coping style were significant influencing factors of social alienation in young and middle-aged MHD patients ( t values were -3.43-6.05, all P<0.05). The pathways analysis indicated that stigma, yielding coping style, and avoidance coping style had direct positive effects on social alienation in young and middle-aged MHD patients, with the effect values of 0.441, 0.286, 0.166, respectively (all P<0.05); perceived social support had a direct negative effect, with the effect value of -0.210 ( P<0.05); stigma and perceived social support exerted indirect effects on social alienation, with the effect values of 0.216, -0.108, respectively (both P<0.05). Conclusions:A relatively high level of social alienation was observed among young and middle-aged MHD patients, indicating an urgent need for improvement. Healthcare professionals should prioritize interventions targeting patient stigma. Enhancing perceived social support, offering psychological counseling, and teaching stress-coping strategies may help reduce maladaptive coping behaviors, thereby alleviating social alienation and promoting social reintegration.
10.Clinical practice status of nutrition support care among specialized nurses in ICUs
Xinyi ZHOU ; Jianhua SUN ; Haibo DENG ; Lei WANG ; Xiaojie WANG ; Yu WANG ; Ranxun AN ; Manna SHAO ; Ni YANG ; Yufen MA ; Yuan XU
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(20):2514-2519
Objective To investigate the current nursing practice of nurses specializing in nutritional support in ICUs and analyze their influencing factors in order to improve the training program and promote the development of standardized and precise nursing practice.Methods Convenience sampling method was used to select nutritional support nurses in ICUs in 29 provinces(autonomous regions and municipalities)from October 2023 to March 2025,and the self-developed questionnaire on nursing practice behaviors of nutritional support nurses in ICUs was used to conduct the survey.SPSS 21.0 software was used for descriptive analysis and multiple linear regression analysis.Results A total of 774 questionnaires were distributed,and 766 valid questionnaires were collected,with a recovery rate of 98.97%,and the score of the questionnaire on nursing practice behaviors of nurses specializing in nutritional support in ICU was(90.41±1 1.82).The results of multiple linear regression analysis showed that gender,presence of a nutritional support nursing team in the hospital,a standardized process of nutritional support nursing in the department,clear positional responsibilities of the nutritional support nursing team members,and inclusion of the nutritional support status of the patients in the quality management of the department were the factors influencing the nursing practice behavior scores of the nurses specializing in nutritional support in ICUs(P<0.05).Conclusion Nurses in the ICUs have a high level of nursing practice behavior,but there is a need for further standardization in parenteral nutrition infusion and monitoring of complications.ICU nursing managers should formulate improvement strategies to address the weaknesses of clinical practice,strengthen nutritional support training,and improve the quality management program,and further improve the practical ability of nurses specializing in nutritional support.

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