1.Construction and Application Evaluation of an Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Risk Prediction Model for Readmission in Patients with Stable Angina of Coronary Heart Disease:A Prospective Study Based on Real-World Clinical Data
Wenjie HAN ; Mingjun ZHU ; Xinlu WANG ; Rui YU ; Guangcao PENG ; Qifei ZHAO ; Jianru WANG ; Shanshan NIE ; Yongxia WANG ; Jingjing WEI
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(6):604-611
ObjectiveBy exploring the influencing factors of readmission in patients with stable angina of coronary heart disease (CHD) based on real-world clinical data, to establish a risk prediction model of integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine, in order to provide a basis for early identification of high-risk populations and reducing readmission rates. MethodsA prospective clinical study was conducted involving patients with stable angina pectoris of CHD, who were divided into a training set and a validation set at a 7∶3 ratio. General information, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)-related data, and laboratory test results were uniformly collected. After a one-year follow-up, patients were classified into a readmission group and a non-readmission group based on whether they were readmitted. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify independent risk factors for readmission. A risk prediction model of integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine was constructed and visualized using a nomogram. The model was validated and evaluated in terms of discrimination, calibration, and clinical decision curve analysis. ResultsA total of 682 patients were included, with 477 in the training set and 205 in the validation set, among whom 89 patients were readmitted. Multivariate logistic regression analysis identified heart failure history [OR = 6.93, 95% CI (1.58, 30.45)], wiry pulse [OR = 2.58, 95% CI (1.42, 4.72)], weak pulse [OR = 3.97, 95% CI (2.06, 7.67)], teeth-marked tongue [OR = 4.38, 95% CI (2.32, 8.27)], blood stasis constitution [OR = 2.17, 95% CI (1.06, 4.44)], phlegm-stasis mutual syndrome [OR = 3.64, 95% CI (1.87, 7.09)], and elevated non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol [OR = 1.30, 95% CI (1.01, 1.69)] as influencing factors of readmission. These factors were used as predictors to construct a nomogram-based risk prediction model for readmission in patients with stable angina. The model demonstrated moderate predictive capability, with an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) of 0.818 [95% CI (0.781, 0.852)] in the training set and 0.816 [95% CI (0.779, 0.850)] in the validation set. The Hosmer-Lemeshow test showed good calibration (χ² = 4.55, P = 0.80), and the model's predictive ability was stable. When the threshold probability exceeded 5%, the clinical net benefit of using the model to predict readmission risk was significantly higher than intervening in all patients. ConclusionHistory of heart failure, teeth-marked tongue, weak pulse, wiry pulse, phlegm-stasis mutual syndrome, blood stasis constitution, and non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol are influencing factors for readmission in patients with stable angina of CHD. A clinical prediction model was developed based on these factors, which showed good discrimination, calibration, and clinical utility, providing a scientific basis for predicting readmission events in patients with stable angina.
2.Quality evaluation of diagnosis and treatment guidelines and expert consensus for children with immune thrombocytopenic purpura
Yaping XING ; Ying DING ; Shanshan HAN ; Wenchao XING ; Lu JIA ; Min TONG ; Xiaodan REN
China Pharmacy 2025;36(13):1671-1676
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the quality of diagnosis and treatment guidelines and expert consensuses on childhood immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) published domestically and internationally, in order to provide reference for clinical practice and future guideline/expert consensus development and improvement. METHODS A systematic search was conducted across multiple databases, including PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, CNKI, Wanfang data, VIP, CBM; additionally, supplementary searches were carried out on websites such as Medlive, the Chinese Medical Association’s official website, and National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence in the UK. The retrieval time ranged from the inception to September 2, 2024. Researchers who had undergone systematic training independently evaluated the methodology and report quality included in the guideline/consensus using the Appraisal of Guidelines Research and Evaluation Ⅱ (AGREE Ⅱ) and the Reporting Items for Practice Guidelines in Healthcare (RIGHT). RESULTS A total of 11 guidelines/consensuses were included. The average scores for the six domains of AGREE Ⅱ tool respectively were “range and purpose” ([ 66.67±17.98)% ], “participants” [58.33% (13.89%,73.61%)], “rigor” ([ 41.81±23.85)% ], “clarity”([ 69.57±19.35)%], “applicability” ([ 35.98±17.83)%], and “independence” [27.08% (0,75.00%)]; out of 11 articles, 9 had a recommendation level of B, 2 had a recommendation level of C, and there were no A-level articles. The average reporting rates of the 7 areas in the RIGHT tool were “basic information” ([ 72.35±12.95)% ], “background” ([ 54.55±15.40)%],“ evidence” ([ 36.36±24.81)%],“ recommended opinions” ([ 53.25±19.20)%],“ review and quality assurance” [0 (0, 25.00%)], “funding and conflict of interest statement and management” [12.50%(0,25.00%)], and other aspects [8.33%(0, 50.00%)]. In addition, there was no statistically significant difference in the AGREE Ⅱ and RIGHT scores between the guidelines and consensuses (P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS The overall quality of the guidelines and consensuses included in this study is not high, with a recommended level of B or C. It is recommended that clinical decision-making prioritize referring to the relatively high-quality guideline/consensus among them. The quality of evidence in the existing traditional Chinese medicine guidelines for children with ITP needs to be improved, and there is no integrated guideline/consensus for traditional Chinese and Western medicine. It is recommended to revise or write relevant guideline/consensus according to the requirements of AGREE Ⅱ and RIGHT in various fields to guide clinical practice.
3.Therapeutic Effect of Cranial Painkiller Pills' Extract Powder in Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia Induced by Injection of Talci Pulvis into Infraorbital Foramen of Model Rats Based on OTULIN-regulated Neuroinflammation
Shuran LI ; Xinwei WANG ; Jing SUN ; Dan XIE ; Ronghua ZHAO ; Lei BAO ; Zihan GENG ; Qiyue SUN ; Jingsheng ZHANG ; Yaxin WANG ; Xihe CUI ; Xinying LI ; Bing HAN ; Tianjiao LU ; Xiaolan CUI ; Liying LIU ; Shanshan GUO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(21):21-28
ObjectiveThis paper aims to verify the therapeutic effect of Cranial Painkiller pills' extract powder prepared by the new process on the rat's trigeminal neuralgia model caused by infraorbital injection of Talci Pulvis, evaluate its potential clinical application value, and compare the therapeutic effect with that of Cranial Painkiller granules, so as to provide data support for the application of the Cranial Painkiller pills' extract powder and precise treatment. MethodsThe rat's trigeminal neuralgia model was constructed by infraorbital injection of Talci Pulvis, and the rats were randomly divided into the normal group, model group, carbamazepine group (60 mg·kg-1), Cranial Painkiller granules group (2.70 g·kg-1), and low, medium, and high dosage groups of Cranial Painkiller pills' extract powder (1.35, 2.70, 5.40 g·kg-1) according to the basal mechanical pain thresholds, and there were 10 rats in each group. The drug was administered by gavage to each group 2 h after modeling, and distilled water was given by gavage to the normal and model groups under the same conditions once a day for 10 d. Von Frey brushes were used to measure mechanical pain thresholds in rats. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was used to detect pathological changes in the trigeminal ganglion, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to detect the inflammatory factors interleukin-1 (IL-1), interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-8 (IL-8), and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) levels in rat serum, as well as neuropeptide substance P (SP) and β-endorphin (β-EP) levels in rat brain tissue. Western blot technique was used to detect the levels of NLRP3, ASC, Caspase-1, and OTULIN proteins in rat brain tissue. ResultsCompared with the normal group, the pain threshold of rats in the model group showed a continuous significant decrease (P<0.01). The pathological damage of brain tissue was significant (P<0.01), and the inflammatory levels of IL-1, IL-6, IL-8, and TNF-α in serum were significantly elevated (P<0.01). The level of the SP in the brain tissue was significantly elevated (P<0.01), and the level of β-EP was significantly reduced (P<0.01), while the level of OTULIN was significantly reduced, and NLRP3, ASC, and Caspase-1 protein levels were significantly elevated (P<0.01). After administration of the drug, compared with the model group, the pain threshold of each dose group of the Cranial Painkiller pills' extract powder and the Cranial Painkiller granules group significantly increased (P<0.01). The inflammatory levels of IL-1, IL-6, IL-8, and TNF-α and SP levels significantly decreased (P<0.01), and the β-EP levels were significantly elevated (P<0.01), while the levels of OTULIN protein were significantly elevated (P<0.05, P<0.01), and the levels of NLRP3, ASC proteins were decreased (P<0.01)in high dose Cranial Painkiller pills' extract powder. Meanwhile, compared with those in the model group, the trigeminal ganglion lesions of rats in the Cranial Painkiller pills' extract powder and Cranial Painkiller granules groups showed different degrees of improvement (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionThe Cranial Painkiller pills' extract powder has significant therapeutic effects on the rat model of trigeminal neuralgia induced by infraorbital injection of Talci Pulvis, and its mechanism is related to the improvement of OTULIN-regulated neuroinflammation.
4.Therapeutic Effect of Cranial Painkiller Pills' Extract Powder in Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia Induced by Injection of Talci Pulvis into Infraorbital Foramen of Model Rats Based on OTULIN-regulated Neuroinflammation
Shuran LI ; Xinwei WANG ; Jing SUN ; Dan XIE ; Ronghua ZHAO ; Lei BAO ; Zihan GENG ; Qiyue SUN ; Jingsheng ZHANG ; Yaxin WANG ; Xihe CUI ; Xinying LI ; Bing HAN ; Tianjiao LU ; Xiaolan CUI ; Liying LIU ; Shanshan GUO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(21):21-28
ObjectiveThis paper aims to verify the therapeutic effect of Cranial Painkiller pills' extract powder prepared by the new process on the rat's trigeminal neuralgia model caused by infraorbital injection of Talci Pulvis, evaluate its potential clinical application value, and compare the therapeutic effect with that of Cranial Painkiller granules, so as to provide data support for the application of the Cranial Painkiller pills' extract powder and precise treatment. MethodsThe rat's trigeminal neuralgia model was constructed by infraorbital injection of Talci Pulvis, and the rats were randomly divided into the normal group, model group, carbamazepine group (60 mg·kg-1), Cranial Painkiller granules group (2.70 g·kg-1), and low, medium, and high dosage groups of Cranial Painkiller pills' extract powder (1.35, 2.70, 5.40 g·kg-1) according to the basal mechanical pain thresholds, and there were 10 rats in each group. The drug was administered by gavage to each group 2 h after modeling, and distilled water was given by gavage to the normal and model groups under the same conditions once a day for 10 d. Von Frey brushes were used to measure mechanical pain thresholds in rats. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was used to detect pathological changes in the trigeminal ganglion, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to detect the inflammatory factors interleukin-1 (IL-1), interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-8 (IL-8), and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) levels in rat serum, as well as neuropeptide substance P (SP) and β-endorphin (β-EP) levels in rat brain tissue. Western blot technique was used to detect the levels of NLRP3, ASC, Caspase-1, and OTULIN proteins in rat brain tissue. ResultsCompared with the normal group, the pain threshold of rats in the model group showed a continuous significant decrease (P<0.01). The pathological damage of brain tissue was significant (P<0.01), and the inflammatory levels of IL-1, IL-6, IL-8, and TNF-α in serum were significantly elevated (P<0.01). The level of the SP in the brain tissue was significantly elevated (P<0.01), and the level of β-EP was significantly reduced (P<0.01), while the level of OTULIN was significantly reduced, and NLRP3, ASC, and Caspase-1 protein levels were significantly elevated (P<0.01). After administration of the drug, compared with the model group, the pain threshold of each dose group of the Cranial Painkiller pills' extract powder and the Cranial Painkiller granules group significantly increased (P<0.01). The inflammatory levels of IL-1, IL-6, IL-8, and TNF-α and SP levels significantly decreased (P<0.01), and the β-EP levels were significantly elevated (P<0.01), while the levels of OTULIN protein were significantly elevated (P<0.05, P<0.01), and the levels of NLRP3, ASC proteins were decreased (P<0.01)in high dose Cranial Painkiller pills' extract powder. Meanwhile, compared with those in the model group, the trigeminal ganglion lesions of rats in the Cranial Painkiller pills' extract powder and Cranial Painkiller granules groups showed different degrees of improvement (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionThe Cranial Painkiller pills' extract powder has significant therapeutic effects on the rat model of trigeminal neuralgia induced by infraorbital injection of Talci Pulvis, and its mechanism is related to the improvement of OTULIN-regulated neuroinflammation.
5.Exploration of "Strengthening Kidney Yin" Method to Alleviate Female Reproductive Damage Caused by Glycosides of Tripterygium wilfordii Polyglycoside
Yaxue QU ; Ying DING ; Shanshan HAN ; Yanlin DAI ; Qiuxia PEI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(10):210-216
Tripterygium wilfordii polyglycosides are one of the most commonly used Tripterygium wilfordii preparations, which have anti-inflammatory and immune-regulating effects. Their unique therapeutic effect on some autoimmune diseases and kidney diseases is almost irreplaceable by other similar drugs, but the possible reproductive damage is the bottleneck that hinders their clinical application. In clinical use, female patients often suffer from menstrual cycle disorders, decreased menstrual flow, even amenorrhea, infertility, and other symptoms, and the main toxic mechanism lies in damaging the reproductive and endocrine functions of the ovary and inhibiting the growth and development of follicles. Therefore, it is particularly necessary to understand the toxic and side effects of Tripterygium wilfordii polyglycosides on female reproduction and master the detoxification methods during clinical use. However, there is no clear solution to these problems. According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, "kidney governs reproduction", and the relationship between kidney Yin, kidney essence, and female ovum is close. Therefore, by considering that the damage to the reproductive system caused by Tripterygium wilfordii polyglycosides belongs to the category of kidney deficiency, Yin damage, and essence deficiency, the "strengthening kidney Yin" method is proposed. It points out that the reproductive toxicity damage of Tripterygium wilfordii polyglycosides on the female can be effectively alleviated by tonifying kidney and Yin essence in clinical use. The relevant research on traditional Chinese medicine, classical prescription, test prescription, and acupuncture is summarized to verify the necessity of the "strengthening kidney Yin" method, so as to provide a theoretical basis for the safe and rational clinical use of Tripterygium wilfordii.
6.Exploration on the idea of reducing the reproductive toxicity of Tripterygium wilfordii from the theory of "Yi and Gui homology" in TCM
Zihao LI ; Ke WANG ; Baicun GUO ; Shengyao LI ; Mingyi WANG ; Shanshan HAN
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;46(2):151-155
Tripterygium wilfordii is widely used in the treatment of autoimmune system diseases, but its obvious reproductive toxicity limits the clinical application and promotion of the drug. At present, there is no clear solution to the reproductive injury of Tripterygium wilfordii. TCM believes that its reproductive toxicity lies in its properties of pungent, bitter, and cold. Long-term use can dry liver and blood, hurt liver and yang, consume kidney essence, damage kidney and yang, destroy the balance of qi and blood, yin and yang in the internal organs, and cause infertility. Based on the relationship between liver and kidney and human reproductive function, this article proposed to understand the reproductive toxicity of Tripterygium wilfordii from the perspective of "Yi and Gui homology", and explored the method of reducing the reproductive toxicity of Tripterygium wilfordii according to the thought of "treating liver and kidney together", in order to expand the theoretical thinking of TCM for the safe clinical application of this drug.
7.Clinical Experience of Acupuncture in Treating Oculomotor Nerve Palsy
Shanshan LI ; Lulu BIN ; Yongming YE ; Weina PENG ; Jinna YU ; Biying HAN ; He LI
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(20):2159-2162
It is believed that the pathogenesis of oculomotor nerve palsy is insufficient marrow sea (髓海), withered yang qi, poor contraction of eyelids and periocular meridians, and inability to open and close the eyes. The eye system is connected to the marrow sea, as well as the the foot taiyang (太阳) channel, foot yangming (阳明) channel, foot jueyin (厥阴) channel, yinqiao mai (阴跷脉) and yangqiao mai (阳跷脉), and is nourished by the liver, spleen and kidney. Treatment should take into account both the branch and the root cause. It is suggested to treat the root by regulating the marrow sea, and treat the branch by unblocking the meridians and dredging the collaterals, thereby balancing the mild and the urgency of the yinqiao mai and yangqiao mai. Using the "Gen (根)-Liu(溜)-Zhu (注)-Ru (入)"acupoints to bypass the various meridians and taking the gallbladder meridian according to twelve major meridians that run on both sides of the body, both of which can provide ideas for improving symptoms such as ptosis and limited eye movement caused by oculomotor nerve palsy.
8.Study on Infrared Thermal Imaging Characteristics of Chronic Insomnia with Heart-spleen Deficiency Syndrome
Lei MU ; Bin WU ; Hongpei LI ; Shanshan YU ; Zhenyun HAN
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;31(3):144-148
Objective To observe the body surface calorific value characteristics of Governor Vessel and Conception Vessel,triple energizer,and zang-fu organs chronic insomnia patients with heart-spleen deficiency syndrome through infrared thermal imaging technology.Methods Totally 150 patients with chronic insomnia with heart-spleen deficiency syndrome who were treated in the outpatient department of Shenzhen Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine(Longgang)from December 2021 to December 2022 were selected as the observation group.Another 50 healthy subjects were recruited as the normal control group.Infrared thermal imaging technology was used to collect and measure the temperature of surface areas of Governor Vessel and Conception Vessel,triple energizer,and zang-fu organs,and the calorific values were analyzed and compared.Results Compared with healthy subjects,chronic insomnia patients with heart-spleen deficiency syndrome had a statistically significant decrease in the temperature of the Governor Vessel(P<0.05);there were statistically significant decreased in the temperature of upper energizer and middle energizer(P<0.05);there were statistically significant decreased in the temperature of chest,apex,right chest,epigastric region,big abdomen,and the temperature of left and right flank increased(P<0.05).Conclusion There were significant differences in infrared thermography distribution characteristics of Governor Vessel and Conception Vessel,triple energizer,and zang-fu organs between patients with chronic insomnia with heart-spleen deficiency syndrome and healthy subjects,which can provide some reference for the clinical diagnosis and syndrome differentiation of chronic insomnia with heart-spleen deficiency syndrome.
9.Intervention effect and mechanism of breviscapine on hepatic fibrosis in rats
Dandan WEI ; Shanshan LI ; Minghao ZHANG ; Yurun WEI ; Hongling WANG ; Shuangshuang CHAI ; Jingjing YIN ; Min ZHANG ; Han ZHAO ; Zongyao WU ; Kuicheng ZHU ; Qingbo WANG
China Pharmacy 2024;35(6):671-677
OBJECTIVE To investigate the intervention effect and potential mechanism of breviscapine on hepatic fibrosis (HF) in rats based on the transforming growth factor-β(1 TGF-β1)/Smad2/extracellular signal-regulated protein kinase 1(ERK1) and Kelch-like epichlorohydrin-associated protein 1(Keap1)/nuclear factor-erythroid 2-related factor 2(Nrf2)/heme oxygenase-1(HO-1) pathways. METHODS Totally 60 rats were randomly divided into normal control group, model group, breviscapine low-dose, medium-dose and high-dose groups (5.4, 10.8, 21.6 mg/kg), and colchicine group (positive control, 0.45 mg/kg), with 10 rats in each group, half male and half female. Except for the normal control group, HF model of the other groups was induced by carbon tetrachloride. Subsequently, each drug group was given corresponding medicine by gavage once a day for 28 days. The liver appearance of rats in each group was observed and their liver coefficients were calculated. The levels of alanineaminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST)in serum, those of ALT, AST, superoxide dismutase (SOD),malondialdehyde (MDA) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH- Px) in liver tissue were detected. The liver tissue inflammatory and fibrotic changes were observed. The protein and mRNA expressions of TGF-β1, Smad2, ERK1, Nrf2, Keap1 and HO-in liver tissue were detected. RESULTS Compared with the normal control group, the model group showed large areas of white nodular lesions in the liver, obvious inflammatory cell infiltration and collagen fiber deposition. The body weight, the levels of SOD and GSH-Px in liver tissue, the protein and mRNA expressions of Nrf2 and HO-1 were significantly lowered in the model group (P<0.05); the liver coefficient, the percentage of Masson staining positive area, ALT and AST levels of serum and liver tissue, MDA level of liver tissue, the protein and mRNA expressions of TGF-β1, Smad2, ERK1 and Keap1 were significantly increased (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, the liver lesions of rats in each drug group were improved, and the above quantitative indexes were generally reversed (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS Breviscapine has a good intervention effect on HF rats, which may be related to inhibiting TGF-β1/Smad2/ERK1 pathway for anti-fibrosis and regulating Keap1/Nrf2/HO-1 pathway to inhibit oxidative stress.
10.Application effect of Suhexiang after PCI in patients with mild cognitive dysfunction complicating acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction
Shuo WANG ; Shanshan HAN ; Huan YANG ; Liu LI ; Shuiling WANG ; Qincong CHEN
Chongqing Medicine 2024;53(14):2143-2147
Objective To study the application effect of Suhexiang after PCI in the patients with mild cognitive impairment(MCI) complicating acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction.Methods A total of 100 inpatients with MCI complicating acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction in Shijiazhuang People's Hospital were selected and divided into the control group and Suhexiang group according to the random number table method,50 cases in each group.The control group was given the clinical routine treatment of coronary heart disease PCI,and the Suhexiang group was added with Suhexiang 1 g once daily on the basis of the control group,and the course of treatment was 1 month.Each patient conducted the coronary arterial SYNTAXⅡ sco-ring.Resting D-SPECT+regadenoson loaded D-SPECT was used to evaluate the number of myocardial ische-mia total segments,left ventricular ejection fraction,total myocardial perfusion score on 7 d and in 3 months after PCI,MMSE and MoCA were used to evaluate the cognitive impairment on 7 d and in 3 months after PCI,and the adverse drug reactions occurrence in 3 months after PCI was recorded.Results There was no statistically significant difference in MMSE,MoCA,left ventricular ejection fraction,number of myocardial is-chemia segments,and myocardial perfusion total score on 7 d after PCI between the two groups (P>0.05). The MMSE,MoCA,left ventricular ejection fraction,number of myocardial ischemia segments and total myo-cardial perfusion score in 3 months after PCI in the Suhexiang group were significantly better than those in the control group,and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).There was no statistically significant difference in adverse reactions between the two groups (P>0.05).Conclusion Suhexiang could significantly improve the myocardial perfusion,cardiac function and cognitive function after PCI in the patients with MCI complicating acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction,but does not increase adverse reactions.

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