1.Formulation regularity of traditional Chinese medicine in treatment of sinusitis based on data mining.
Bo-Long WANG ; Chun-Xing WU ; Zeng-Xing YI ; Yong-Sheng HU
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2022;47(4):1114-1119
Based on the Drugdataexpy and the prescription modern application database, this study explored the formulation regularity of ancient and modern prescriptions for the treatment of sinusitis. The Chinese medicinal prescriptions for the treatment of sinusitis with various syndromes were retrieved from the above databases and the corresponding formulation regularity was investigated by frequency analysis, association rule analysis, and factor analysis. Eighty-seven Chinese medicinal prescriptions were included, involving five syndrome types of sinusitis and 160 Chinese medicine, which were mainly effective in releasing exterior, clearing heat, and tonifying deficiency, and acted on the lung meridian due to cold and warm nature and pungent and bitter flavor or on the spleen meridian due to warm nature and pungent flavor. Seventeen core Chinese medicine were screened out by topological data analysis, including Angelicae Dahuricae Radix, Magnoliae Flos, Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, Xanthii Fructus, and Scutellariae Radix. Chinese medicine such as Magnoliae Flos, Angelicae Dahuricae Radix, and Xanthii Fructus were commonly used in the treatment of sinusitis of wind-heat in the lung meridian, while the combination of Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, Magnoliae Flos, Angelicae Dahuricae Radix, Chuanxiong Rhizoma, etc. was the key compatibility in treating sinusitis of dampness-heat in the spleen and stomach. Six common factors were extracted from the factor analysis of the above two syndrome types. The findings indicate that the exterior-releasing, heat-clearing, and deficiency-tonifying Chinese medicine with cold and warm nature and pungent flavor are preferential options for the clinical treatment of sinusitis. Treatment should be based on syndrome differentiation and key therapeutic principles should be followed.
Data Mining
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Medicine, Chinese Traditional
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Meridians
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Rhizome
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Sinusitis/drug therapy*
2.Dietary Exposure Assessment of Dioxin in Australia and Research Prospect in China
Tianjin CHEN ; Yun LI ; Yichun HU
Journal of Environment and Health 2007;0(12):-
As a first-grade carcinogen,the dioxin had caused huge food safety and political crisis as well as economic losses, and posed unacceptable health risk to consumers in some European countries.The international community has commonly shown great concerns for the issue.Three specific researches on the dietary exposure risk of Australian consumers posed by dioxin have been undertaken in Australia since 2001.Reliable results of the research have been obtained.This paper outlined origin, development and the status of the Australian dioxin dietary exposure assessment.Prospecting for developing the dioxin dietary exposure assessment in China has been put forward based on the discussion of the Australian experience.
3.Effects of Pharmaceutical Management Intervention on Clinical Use of TCM Injection in Primary Medical Insti- tutions
Un Q WANG ; Zhao JIN ; Ying HUANG ; Wen HU ; Bo LIU ; Ting WU
China Pharmacy 2021;32(12):1526-1530
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of pharmaceutical management intervention on the use of TCM injection in primary medical institutions. METHODS :Twenty grass-roots health centers in Yichun city ,Jiangxi province were randomly selected. Relying on Department of Pharmacy and Health Services of the Municipal Health Committee and the Quality Control Center for Pharmacy Affairs of the City ,Yichun People ’s Hospital took the lead in establishing the prescription evaluation criteria for TCM injection ,training pharmaceutical service skills ,conducting special reviews on prescriptions/medical orders ,improving control measures ,obtaining relevant data of drug use in primary health centers by issuing questionnaires on the use of TCM injection and randomly selecting prescriptions/medical orders for comments. The relevant data without drug administration (before intervention)from Jan. to Jun. 2018 were taken as the non-intervention group ,and the relevant data with drug administration (after intervention)from Jan. to Jun. 2019 were taken as the intervention group. The use of TCM medicine injection ,DDDs,DDC and sequencing ratio were compared before and after intervention. At the same time ,the prescriptions/medical orders of TCM injections before(1 222 copies)and after (1005 copies)intervention were randomly selected for comment and the reasonable situations of the prescriptions/medical orders were compared before and after the intervention. RESULTS :After intervention ,total amount , consumption sum and DDDs of top 10 TCM injections in the list of amount were significantly decreased. The reasonable rate of prescriptions and medical orders was 48.04% before intervention , but increased to 70.65% after intervention. Besides , unreasonable situations before and after intervention all manifested as inappropriate indications. After the intervention ,the unreasonable rates of Xuesaitong powder for injection (lyophilized),Xueshuantong injection ,Xingnaojing injection (two specifications),Shengmai injection ,Xueshuantong for injection (lyophilized)and Qingkailing injection were significantly lower than before intevention (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS :Pharmaceutical administration intervention can reduce the total amount and the consumption sun of TCM injection in primary medical institutions ,and promote rational drug use in the clinic.
4.Characterization of bat coronaviruses: a latent global threat
Manxin FANG ; Wei HU ; Ben LIU
Journal of Veterinary Science 2021;22(5):e72-
It has been speculated that bats serve as reservoirs of a huge variety of emerging coronaviruses (CoVs) that have been responsible for severe havoc in human health systems as well as negatively affecting human economic and social systems. A prime example is the currently active severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)-CoV2, which presumably originated from bats, demonstrating that the risk of a new outbreak of bat coronavirus is always latent. Therefore, an in-depth investigation to better comprehend bat CoVs has become an important issue within the international community, a group that aims to attenuate the consequences of future outbreaks. In this review, we present a concise introduction to CoVs found in bats and discuss their distribution in Southeast Asia. We also discuss the unique adaptation features in bats that confer the ability to be a potential coronavirus reservoir. In addition, we review the bat coronavirus-linked diseases that have emerged in the last two decades. Finally, we propose key factors helpful in the prediction of a novel coronavirus outbreak and present the most recent methods used to forecast an evolving outbreak.
5.Characterization of bat coronaviruses: a latent global threat
Manxin FANG ; Wei HU ; Ben LIU
Journal of Veterinary Science 2021;22(5):e72-
It has been speculated that bats serve as reservoirs of a huge variety of emerging coronaviruses (CoVs) that have been responsible for severe havoc in human health systems as well as negatively affecting human economic and social systems. A prime example is the currently active severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)-CoV2, which presumably originated from bats, demonstrating that the risk of a new outbreak of bat coronavirus is always latent. Therefore, an in-depth investigation to better comprehend bat CoVs has become an important issue within the international community, a group that aims to attenuate the consequences of future outbreaks. In this review, we present a concise introduction to CoVs found in bats and discuss their distribution in Southeast Asia. We also discuss the unique adaptation features in bats that confer the ability to be a potential coronavirus reservoir. In addition, we review the bat coronavirus-linked diseases that have emerged in the last two decades. Finally, we propose key factors helpful in the prediction of a novel coronavirus outbreak and present the most recent methods used to forecast an evolving outbreak.
6. Synergistic antibacterial effect of ursolic acid combined with fusidic acid on Staphylococcus aureus
Peng ZHANG ; Zishu WANG ; Lihong XU ; Xiangnan YIN ; Chunlin CHEN ; Wen HU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2022;27(6):608-613
AIM: To explore the antibacterial activity and underlying mechanism of ursolic acid combined with fusidic acid against Staphylococcus aureus (SA) ATCC29213 and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) ATCC43300 in vitro. METHODS: The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of the combined use of ursolic acid and fusidic acid on SA, MRSA was determined by the micro broth dilution method and the micro checkerboard method, and the partial inhibitory concentration index (FICI) was calculated to determine the combined effect. And the bactericidal effect of fusidic acid combined with ursolic acid was studied by the time-killing curves. The agar double dilution method was used to determine the anti-drug resistance mutation concentration (MPC) and anti-drug resistance mutation selection window (MSW) of fusidic acid alone and in combination with ursolic acid. The viable count of biofilm carrier were determined by serial dilution method and the semi-quantitative biofilm by crystal violet staining method. RESULTS: The combined use of ursolic acid and fusidic acid for SA and MRSA FICI were 0.312 5 and 0.375, respectively. The time-killing curve showed that 1MIC ursolic acid combined with 1MIC fusidic acid has a synergistic bactericidal effect on SA and MRSA. The MPC of fusidic acid to MRSA was 256 μg/mL and the MSW was 256. After fusidic acid combined with ursolic acid, the MPC decreased to 8 μg/mL. The combined group was significantly reduced compared to the fusidic acid group. The semi-quantitative and biofilm bacterial counts of combined group were markedly decreased compared to the fusidic acid group after the biofilm cultivate for 48 h and 72 h.CONCLUSION: The combined use of UA and FA has a synergistic effect on SA and MRSA.
7.Levels of atrial natriuretic peptide in umbilical cord blood of high risk neonates.
Bing HU ; Yu-Liang CHEN ; Liang-Hui LI ; Hua-Zhu HU
Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics 2006;8(2):118-120
OBJECTIVEAtrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) is a cardiac hormone with many biological effects. Hypersecretion may lead to hyponatremia. This study examined the umbilical ANP levels in high risk neonates.
METHODSA total of 117 high risk neonates born between June, 2004 and June, 2005 were divided into Simple asphyxia and Normal score groups according to their Apgar's scores. The Simple asphyxia group was subdivided into Mild (n=20) and Severe asphyxia groups (n=17), and the Normal score group was subdivided into Infection (n=25) and Non-infection groups (n=55). Forty normal neonates were used as the Control group. The samples of umbilical cord blood were collected at delivery and the umbilical ANP levels were measured by radioimmunoassay. Meanwhile the sodium levels in the peripheral vein were measured.
RESULTSThe mean umbilical ANP levels in high risk neonates were significantly higher than those in the normal neonates. A more significant increase of the umbilical ANP level was observed in premature infants (1.46 +/- 0.39 ng/mL), and neonates with serious infection (1.16 +/- 0.35 ng/mL) and with severe asphyxia (2.12 +/- 0.46 ng/mL) compared with the normal neonates (0.62 +/- 0.33 ng/mL; P < 0.01). The serum sodium level was negatively correlated with the umbilical ANP level (r=-0.99, P < 0.01).
CONCLUSIONSThe umbilical ANP levels increased significantly in the high risk neonates, suggesting high risk neonates are susceptible to hyponatremia.
Atrial Natriuretic Factor ; blood ; Fetal Blood ; chemistry ; Humans ; Hyponatremia ; etiology ; Infant, Newborn ; Risk ; Sodium ; blood
8.Controlled study on therapeutic effects of electroacupuncture and modified electric convulsive therapy on catatonic schizophrenia.
Dian-zhang XIONG ; Yan YI ; Xian-gou ZHU ; Wei HU
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2009;29(10):804-806
OBJECTIVETo evaluate the clinical therapeutic effect of electroacupuncture for treatment of catatonic schizophrenia.
METHODSEighty cases were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group, 40 cases in each group. The observation group was treated with electroacupuncture, Baihui (GV 20) and Taiyang (EXHN 5) were selected, once daily; the control group was treated with modified electric convulsive therapy (MECT), the treatment was given once every 2 days or 3 days, 14 to 21 days constituted one course in the two groups.
RESULTSThe markedly effective rate and total effective rate were 72.5% and 92.5% in the observation group, 77.5% and 97.5% in the control group, respectively, there was no significant difference between the two groups (both P>0.05).
CONCLUSIONThe therapeutic effect of electroacupuncture is similar to that of MECT.
Acupuncture Points ; Adolescent ; Adult ; Combined Modality Therapy ; Electroacupuncture ; Electroconvulsive Therapy ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Schizophrenia, Catatonic ; therapy ; Treatment Outcome ; Young Adult
9.Construction of a nomogram prediction model for the prognosis of gastric cancer patients based on the inflammatory response marker scoring system
LUO Junfeng ; HU Jun ; LI Baogen ; ZHOU Wenbin ; LYU Yuliang
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2023;30(10):902-907
[摘 要] 目的:根据胃癌患者术前中性粒细胞与淋巴细胞比值(NLR)、血小板与淋巴细胞比值(PLR)、淋巴细胞与单核细胞比值(LMR)的表达水平构建炎症反应评分(IRS)系统,分析IRS对胃癌患者术后预后的影响并构建列线图预测模型。方法: 选取2016年1月至2020年1月宜春市人民医院普外科收治的211例胃癌患者的临床资料,根据随访成功的198例患者术后3年生存状态分为死亡组(n=93)和生存组(n=105)。比较两组患者的一般临床资料,多因素COX回归风险模型分析影响胃癌患者预后的独立风险因素,R语言rms包构建列线图预测模型。结果: 两组胃癌患者肿瘤最大直径、病理分期、T分期、分化程度、神经侵犯、脉管侵犯、NLR、PLR、LMR比较差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.05)。依据NLP、PLR、LMR-IRS(NPL-IRS)构建标准,不同分值的胃癌患者OS率表现出一定的等级趋势差异(χ2=61.129,P<0.01)。病理分期Ⅲ期、分化程度低、脉管侵犯、NPL-IRS>1分是影响胃癌患者预后的独立危险因素(P<0.05)。决策曲线分析显示,风险阈值>0.16时,此预测模型可以提供显著额外的临床净收益。结论: 基于病理分期Ⅲ期、分化程度低、脉管侵犯、NPL-IRS>1分构建的列线图预测模型可以为胃癌患者预后评估提供重要的策略指导。
10.Study on the anemia status of Chinese urban residents in 2010-2012.
Yichun HU ; Jing CHEN ; Min LI ; Weidong LI ; Yanhua YANG ; Lichen YANG ; Rui WANG ; Jianhua PIAO
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2016;50(3):213-216
OBJECTIVEThe level of blood hemoglobin and the anemia status of Chinese urban residents in 2010-2012 was analyzed.
METHODSAll the data in this study came from the China Nutrition and Health Survey in 2010-2012. By using multi-stage stratified sampling and population proportional stratified random sampling method, 74 276 residents aged above 6 from 34 metropolis and 41 middle-sized and small cities were included in this study. The concentration of blood hemoglobin was determined by cyanmethemoglobin method. Anemia was judged by the anemia standard recommended by WHO, combined with elevation correction standard. The level of blood hemoglobin, the prevalence of anemia and the 95%CI value were analyzed by using the complex sampling weighted processing, combined with the population figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics in 2009.
RESULTSIn 2010-2012, the level of blood hemoglobin of Chinese city population was(144.16 ± 0.78)g/L, (152.88 ± 0.94)g/L for male and(135.01 ± 0.71)g/L for female, while (145.65 ± 1.22)g/L for metropolis and (143.90 ± 0.89)g/L for small and medium-sized. The anemia prevalence of Chinese city population (pregnant women were not included) was 9.7%(95%CI: 9.4%-10.1%), 6.8%(95%CI: 6.4%-7.3%) for male and 12.8%(95%CI: 12.2%-13.4%) for female, while 8.5%(95% CI: 8.0%-9.0%) for metropolis and 10.0%(95%CI: 9.5%-10.4%) for small and medium-sized. The anemia prevalence of 18-44 women (15.4%, 95%CI: 14.3%-16.6%) was the highest among all the age-groups, and the average anemia prevalence of people more than 60 years-old (including) (12.5%, 95%CI: 11.8%-13.2%) was higher than the other age-groups.
CONCLUSIONThe anemia prevalence of Chinese city population in 2010-2012 was obviously decreased in comparison of 10 years ago, while, more attention and improvement measures should be take upon women at reproductive age and the elder people.
Adolescent ; Adult ; Anemia ; epidemiology ; China ; epidemiology ; Cities ; Female ; Health Surveys ; Hemoglobins ; analysis ; Humans ; Male ; Methemoglobin ; analogs & derivatives ; analysis ; Middle Aged ; Nutritional Status ; Prevalence ; Urban Population ; Young Adult