1.The Australian Life Saving Drugs Program and its implications for medical assistance system for the rare diseases in China
Yiru GUAN ; Wei XIANG ; Fang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Health Policy 2015;(8):51-55
Objective:To introduce the Australian Life Saving Drugs Program ( LSDP) and provide references for medical assistance system for the rare diseases in China. Methods:The main content and characteristics of LSDP were analyzed and compared with the Chinese status quo valuation. Results:Through the orphan drug designation and cost-effectiveness evaluation, eligible drugs are included in LSDP and funded to the rare disease patients. LSDP stip-ulated the strict funding criteria and conditions, established the Guidelines and Disease Advisory Committees, and processed the post-market reviews program in order to guarantee the medication requirements of the patients. Conclu-sions:The Australian experience is worth learning and China should implement a country-led management system for the rare disease and orphan drugs, and explore a medical assisstance system in line with the Chinese national condi-tion based on the catastrophic medical insurances.
2.Effects of guided tissue regeneration combined with bone graft in the repair of periodontal bone defects:a Meta-analysis
Yue SHEN ; Panlong HE ; Yiru WEI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2017;21(4):641-649
BACKGROUND:Guided tissue regeneration and bone grafting are a hot spot in the treatment of periodontal bone defect caused by severe periodontitis, but a smal sample size in clinical research wil lead to bias. OBJECTIVE:To systematical y evaluate the effect of guided tissue regeneration combined with bone grafting in the treatment of periodontal bone defect, and explore its feasibility, thus providing evidence for clinical application. METHODS:A computer-based search of PubMed, Cochrane Library, EMbase, CNKI, CqVip and WanFang databases was performed for articles about the guided tissue regeneration and bone graft for periodontal bone defects, published from 2000 to 2016. The keywords were“guided tissue regeneration, bone grafts, periodontal bone defects”in English and Chinese, respectively. The literature selection, data col ection and evaluation of bias were conducted by two researchers independently, and then quality assessment of the included 12 randomized control ed tests was conducted, fol owed by Meta-analysis using Revman 5.3 software. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:A total of 12 studies were enrol ed, including 414 teeth (228 of which in the experimental group and 216 in the control group). Meta-analysis results showed that compared with the single flap surgery, guided tissue regeneration combined with bone graft could reduce periodontal probing depth by 1.18 mm gingival, make a gingival recession by 0.23 mm, reduce alveolar bone defect depth by 1.57 mm, and increase clinical attachment level by 2.03 mm (P<0.05). Compared with guided tissue regeneration technique, guided tissue regeneration combined with bone graft made probing depth increase by 0.34 mm, alveolar bone defect depth reduce by 0.73 mm, gingival recession reduce 0.35 mm and clinical attachment level increase by 0.63 mm (P<0.05). Compared with bone graft, guided tissue regeneration combined with bone graft made periodontal probing depth reduce by 0.11 mm, clinical attachment levels increase by 0.04 mm and gingival recession increase by 0.13 mm (P>0.05). These results reveal that for moderate to severe chronic periodontitis with periodontal bone defects, guided tissue regeneration combined with bone graft has better clinical effects than simply flap surgery and guided tissue regeneration, but has no significant differences from the bone graft surgery. Herein, we have not yet classified the membrane materials, bone materials and bone substitutes, and there is stil a lack of high-quality and large-sample randomized control ed trials.
3.Exploring the mechanism of action of curcumin in the treatment of silicosis based on network pharmacology and molecular docking
Zhijia WU ; Jiayun WU ; Yuanting LIANG ; Meimei ZHONG ; Wei WEI ; Yiru QIN ; Na ZHAO
China Occupational Medicine 2023;50(4):361-369
Objective To explore the mechanism of action of curcumin in the treatment of silicosis by network pharmacology combined with molecular docking technology. Methods The targets prediction network of curcumin in treating silicosis was established based on the collection of targets of curcumin and silicosis in multiple databases, cross-targets were submitted to the STRING database, and their connectivity was analyzed by Cytoscape software. Gene ontology (GO) function analysis and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis were performed on the top 20 genes. The molecular docking was performed on the key targets to study the mechanism of action of curcumin in treating silicosis. Results A total of 311 targets related to curcumin, 270 targets related to silicosis, and 74 cross-targets were obtained from the databases. GO function analysis revealed 2 665 related pathways, and KEGG pathway enrichment analysis revealed 188 related pathways. Molecular docking results showed that curcumin had good binding ability with the targets of mitogen-activated protein kinase 3 (MAPK3), interleukin (IL) 6, serine/threonine kinase 1 (AKT1), vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGFA), signal transducer and activator of transcription 3, albumin, Jun proto-oncogene, tumor necrosis factor (TNF), IL1B, tumor protein p53, C-C motif chemokine ligand 2 and fibronectin 1. Conclusion The therapeutical effects of curcumin on silicosis were implemented through multi-targets and multi-pathways. Curcumin may play a role in the treatment of silicosis by binding to the core targets MAPK3, IL6, AKT1, VEGFA and TNF and regulating the MAPK, IL6, TNF, phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B and VEGF signaling pathways.
4.Analysis of the Institutional Distribution of Curative Care Expenditure for the Elderly Population before and after the Comprehensive Reform of Medical-pharmaceutical Separation and Linkage of Medical Con-sumption in Beijing
Yan JIANG ; Yiru ZHOU ; Xiaowei MAN ; Liying ZHAO ; Wei CHENG
Chinese Hospital Management 2024;44(1):31-35
Objective By studying the changes in the institutional distribution of curative care expenditure(CCE)of the elderly population before and after the comprehensive reform medical-pharmaceutical separation and linkage of medical consumption,it provided data reference for the next step of accurately optimizing the elderly patients flow.Methods A multi-stage stratified whole-group sampling survey was used to select the sample.A System of Health Accounts 2011 was used to calculate the CCE of elderly patients in medical institutions.Results The CCE of medical institutions for the elderly population in Beijing increased from 60.457 billion yuan to 797.54 billion yuan,with an average annual growth rate of 6.83%,the fastest growth rate of 24.04%for community-based health treat-ment center.The percentage of CCE in the community increased from 11.31%to 17.71%,while the percentage of CCE in tertiary hospitals decreased by 4.39 percentage points.The flow of CCE for outpatient patients was obviously opti-mized.Younger elderly outpatient patients are more willing to seek treatment in the community,but the flow di-rection of outpatient treatment for elderly patients is more optimized.The CCE fpr elderly outpatient patients with chronic diseases such as endocrine,nutritional and metabolic diseases and nervous system diseases have been substantially transferred to the community-based health center.Conclusion The reform has different impacts on the treatment of elderly patients with different genders,ages and diseases.It is necessary to strengthen the service capacity building of primary medical institutions,highlight the development characteristics of secondary hospitals,and accurately improve the hierarchical diagnosis and treatment system for elderly patients.
5.Role of enteric glial cells in maintaining intestinal health
Yiru YIN ; Wei ZHANG ; Shengxi YANG ; Zhuojia TIAN ; Feiyu YUAN ; Changan CHENG ; Jianyun WU
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2024;44(9):2081-2086
As an important part of the enteric nervous system(ENS),enteric glial cells(EGCs)play an important role in regulating intestinal homeostasis and maintaining intestinal health in hu-mans and animals.This review focuses on the role of EGCs in maintaining intestinal barrier homeo-stasis,maintaining gastrointestinal transit and motor function,regulating the niche of intestinal cells,and the role in the occurrence and development of intestinal diseases,hoping to provide new ideas for further research on the function and mechanism of EGCs in the intestine and the occur-rence,development and treatment of related intestinal diseases.
6.The clinical features of nocturnal enuresis in adult men and women
Qixiang SONG ; Jiayi LI ; Lei WANG ; Yiru HAO ; Lei XU ; Yiyuan GU ; Xiaohong MENG ; Zhiyong LIU ; Wei XUE
Chinese Journal of Urology 2021;42(6):462-467
Objective:To discover the clinical features of nocturnal enuresis (NE) in adults and to detect factors that correlated with the symptom severity.Methods:This cross-sectional study recruited NE subjects from September 2017 through December 2020. All patients had experienced enuresis at least once per week and with a symptom duration of 3 months or longer. Followed by documentation of history and medical records, three-day bladder diary was adopted to assess their voiding pattern, and urodynamic parameters were obtained to evaluate lower urinary tract function.Results:A total of 106 NE patients (43 male and 63 female) were identified. There is no statistical difference regarding the average age (men: 57.8±15.6 vs. women: 56.1±14.0, P>0.05) and BMI (men: 23.9±3.4 vs. women: 23.3±4.3, P>0.05) between men and women. Comorbidities are extremely common in NE patients (n=85, 80.2%), with the incidence rate higher in men compared to women [88.4% (38/43)vs. 74.6% (47/63), P<0.05]. Hypertension (n=58, 54.7%), hyperlipemia (n=41, 38.7%), diabetes mellitus (n=38, 35.8%), coronary heart disease (n=22, 20.8%) were the most frequently reported conditions. On bladder diaries, subjects were frequently manifested nocturnal polyuria (NP, 47/106, 44.3%), reduced nocturnal bladder capacity (NBC, 74/106, 69.8%), or combination of both(33/106, 31.3%). Urodynamic studies suggested that the incidence of reduce bladder compliance, detrusor overactivity (DO), stress incontinence, bladder outlet obstruction(BOO), detrusor underactivity(DU)and detrusor hyperreflexia with impaired contractility(DHIC)was 27.4%(29/106), 39.6%(42/106), 17.9%(19/106), 9.4%(10/106), 25.5%(27/106)and 15.1%(16/106), respectively. Women were more likely to suffer from stress urinary incontinence [2.3%(1/43) men vs. 28.6% (18/63) women, P<0.01], while men were prone to have bladder outlet obstruction [ 23.3%(10/43) men vs. 0 women, P<0.01]. Correlation analysis demonstrated that obesity( r=0.63, P<0.01), systemic comorbidities( r=0.40, P<0.01), presence of NP( r=0.50, P<0.01) and NP+ NBC( r=0.47, P<0.01), post-void residual( r=0.53, P<0.01), reduced compliance( r=0.21, P=0.04), DU( r=0.28, P<0.01), stress incontinence( r=0.42, P<0.01)and DHIC ( r=0.35, P<0.01)are positively correlated with NE severity. Whereas, reduced Q max( r=-0.35, P<0.01), low capacity( r=0.21, P=0.03), and reduced bladder sensation( r=-0.21, P=0.03) correlate negatively with NE severity. Conclusions:The presence of NE is not only a sign of bladder dysfunction, but also an implication of obesity, systematic chronic diseases, urine production malfunctioning. Therefore, a thorough history regarding the lower urinary tract function and systemic comorbidities should be taken carefully, so that, an integrated and personalized treatment can be carried out.
7.Analysis of current situation and countermeasures of sex education in special education schools in Luzhou
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(6):802-805
Objective:
To analyze the implementation status and challenges of sex education in special education schools, so as to provide a scientific basis for formulating effective promotion strategies.
Methods:
From November 2023 to January 2024, a census survey was conducted among 120 in service teachers from 7 special education schools in Luzhou. The questionnaire covered the current status of sex education in schools, teachers attitudes and knowledge toward sex education, and their coping methods for students inappropriate sexual behaviors.
Results:
About 77.5% of teachers reported having provided sex education to students, but 93.2% indicated a lack of specialized sex education textbooks for special children, 90.4% reported no full time teachers for sex education, and the methods of sex education were relatively limited (50.0% mainly based on lecture method). Nearly 95.8% of teachers held a positive attitude toward sex education, with 98.3% supporting its implementation. Only 26.7% of teachers demonstrated a good grasp of sex education knowledge, with the best understood topic being "recognition and protection of private parts" (21.6%). When dealing with students inappropriate sexual behaviors, the active response rate of teachers was 23.9%, with the highest active response rate observed for "intentionally hugging or kissing the opposite sex" (39.7%).
Conclusions
The special education schools in Luzhou lack comprehensive sex education curricula, teaching materials and full time teachers, sufficient knowledge among teachers, and adequate proactive responses to students inappropriate sexual behaviors. Greater emphasis should be placed on sex education for special children, including the training of dedicated teachers, to provide comprehensive and high quality sex education services for special children.
8.Establishment of the predictive model of repeated admissions for community-acquired pneumoniain adults
Yuanyuan WEI ; Hongyan GU ; Weiwei WANG ; Yiru ZHAO ; Bin DAI
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2023;58(12):2113-2118
Objective To analyze the risk factors of repeated admissions for community-acquired pneumonia(CAP)in adults,and to build a nomogram model to predict individual risk.Methods A total of 2 306 adult hospitalized patients with CAP in Beijing Shijitan Hospital affiliated to Capital Medical University from January 2018 to Decem-ber 2020 were retrospectively selected and divided into repeated admission group and control group according to whether they were readmitted within one year after discharge.Univariate logistic analysis and multivariate logistic a-nalysis were used to determine the risk factors.The risk factors were introduced into R 3.5.3 software to construct the nomogram prediction model.The calibration curve was drawn and the Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness of fit test was performed to evaluate the accuracy of the nomogram prediction model.The receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was drawn to evaluate the discrimination of the nomogram prediction model.The decision analysis curve was drawn to measure patient benefits.Results The age,gender,length of stay,total score of comorbidity index,use of special grade antibiotics,history of blood transfusion,and Vaccination history were risk factors of repeated hospi-tal admissions for CAP in adults.The nomogram prediction model of adult CAP repeated admission was constructed based on the above risk factors.The Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness of fit test showed that the fitting effect of the no-mogram prediction model was good(x2=8.873,P=0.353).The ROC curve analysis showed that the area under the curve of the test dataset was 0.775.The results of the decision analysis curve showed that when the threshold was 0.21,the model could generate a net profit of 0.104.Conclusion The nomogram model established in this study has good discrimination and accuracy in predicting the risk of adult CAP repeated admissions and has high clinical application value.
9.Exploration of the mechanism of cognitive impairment induced by ketamine in mice based on metabolomics
Tingting LUO ; Xiaoxiao YAO ; Xinyi ZHAN ; Yiru MA ; Ting GAO ; Ying WEI
China Pharmacy 2025;36(12):1436-1441
OBJECTIVE To explore the potential mechanism of ketamine-induced cognitive impairment in mice based on metabolomics. METHODS Male C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into control group and ketamine group (25 mg/kg), with 12 mice in each group. Each group of mice was intraperitoneally injected with normal saline or corresponding drugs, 4 times a day, for 10 consecutive days. On the last 2 days of drug administration, the cognitive behavior was evaluated by Y maze and novel object recognition test, and the histopathological changes in the prefrontal cortex (PFC) were observed. Ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry technology was used to analyze the changes of metabolites in PFC, screen for differential metabolites, and perform pathway enrichment analysis. RESULTS Compared with the control group, the morphology of PFC neurons in the ketamine group of mice was inconsistent. There were cavities around the nucleus, and the number of deeply stained cells increased. The mean optical density value of the Nissl staining positive area was significantly reduced, and the alternation rate and discrimination index were significantly reduced (P<0.05 or P<0.01). In the PFC tissue samples of mice of the two groups, there were a total of 114 differential metabolites, including 73 up-regulated and 41 down-regulated metabolites, including glutamine, succinic acid, ketoglutarate, and choline, etc. The differential metabolites mentioned above were mainly enriched in metabolism of alanine, aspartate and glutamate, metabolism of arginine and proline, γ aminobutyric acid synapses, pyrimidine metabolism, cholinergic synapses pathways, etc. CONCLUSIONS Ketamine can induce cognitive impairment in mice. Its neurotoxicity is related to abnormal synaptic transmission and energy metabolism, and neuroimmune regulation disorders.
10.Systematic review of clinical effects of enamel matrix derivative as adjunctive therapy for gingival recession
XU Ruonan ; WEI Yiru ; YANG Xintong ; GULINUER Awuti
Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases 2023;31(4):261-266
Objective :
To evaluate the clinical effect of enamel matrix derivative(EMD) assisted with connective tissue graft(CTG) in the treatment of gingival recession.
Methods :
Search The Cochrane Library, PubMed, EMbase, Web of Science, Wanfang Public Database,VIP database and CNKI to search for randomized controlled trials of EMD in the treatment of gingival recession. The search period is from the establishment of the databases to October 3, 2022. The test group was treated with EMD+CTG, while the control group was treated with CTG alone. Meta-analyses were performed using Review Manager 5.4.1 and Stat12.0.
Results:
Meta analysis results showed that only 12 months after treatment, there was a statistically significant difference in the PD and CAL outcome indicators between the EMD assisted treatment group and the control group [MDPD=-0.10, 95% CI (-0.19, -0.01), P = 0.03], [MDCAL=-0.38, 95% CI(-0.71, -0.04), P = 0.03]. There was no significant difference between the test group and the control group in other indicators.
Conclusion
EMD assisted CTG in the treatment of gingival recession may be beneficial to the reduction of PD and CAL.