2.Moral Defense for Ethical Review of Medical Technology Clinical Admittance
Gang HUANG ; Huorong SHENG ; Dongfang YAO ; Zhe LYU ; Huanhuan CAO ; Peihuan LI ; Daping LI ; Enchang LI
Chinese Medical Ethics 2015;(3):312-314
This paper discussed the main point specifically from the three aspects which are the certainty and uncertainty of technological function , the predictability and unpredictability of technological efficiency , and“should do”or“not should do”of technological application .It presented an ethics argument of medical technology clinical admittance restriction and defends the standpoint -what we can do does not mean what we should do , aiming to provide moral theoretical support of ethical review of medical technology application .
3.Research progress on chronic disease management
Xiaoyu SONG ; Wenmei XU ; Jing CHEN ; Jin CAO ; Haiping YU
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2019;31(9):901-905
Recently,the incidence of chronic disease has been increasing rapidly every year,which contributes to heavy burdens on society. Chronic disease management(CDM)has become an effective solution. At present,CDM in China is still at an early age,without a widely accepted and efficient model for lack of theoretic and practical support. By analyzing and comparing CDM models in China and abroad,we summarizes that CDM in China needs to be guaranteed by government and law,strengthened by the construction of medical team,promoted by an integrated service network,and implemented by hierarchical diagnosis and treatment of multi-departments.
4.Treating vascular mild cognitive impairment by acupuncture: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.
Li ZHOU ; Yun-Ling ZHANG ; Hui-Juan CAO ; Hui HU
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine 2013;33(12):1626-1630
OBJECTIVETo systematically evaluate the effect and safety of acupuncture in the treatment of vascular mild cognitive impairment (VMCI).
METHODSRecruited were China National Knowledge Infrastructure Database (CNKI) (1979-2012), Chinese Science and Technology Periodical Database (VIP) (1989-2012), Chinese Biomedical Database (CBM), Wanfang degree and conference papers database (1985-2012), PubMed Database (1966-2012), and The Cochrane Library (Issue 1, 2012). The search date ended in February 2012. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) by taking acupuncture as the main treatment for VMCI (nonvascular dementia) were collected. Results were measured using at least one internationally recognized evaluation cognitive scale. Two analysts selected the data independently. The assessment of methodological quality was based on the Cochrane Handbook and the data were analyzed by using RevMan 5.1.0 Software. The mean difference (MD) or risk ratio (RR) were taken and graphed with 95% confidence interval (CI).
RESULTSRecruited 12 RCTs included a total of 691 cases meeting the inclusion criteria (all of the methodological quality was of B level). Acupuncture combined other therapies was involved in 9 RCTs, with effect compared with that of other therapies. Results of meta-analysis showed, compared with the cognitive function training alone, electroacupuncture (MD 1.59, 95% CI 0.69-2.48, P = 0.0005, 3 studies) or body acupuncture (MD 3.26, 95% CI 1.69-4.83, P < 0.01, 1 study) combined with the cognitive function training could significantly increase the mini-mental state examination (MMSE) score of patients. In comparison to Western medicine, acupuncture could elevate ADAS-Cog score (MD 2.16, 95% CI 1.36-2.95, P < 0.01, 3 studies). In all the studies, adverse event had not been reported.
CONCLUSIONSAcupuncture in combination with other therapies could significantly improve cognitive functions. Acupuncture itself appeared to have better therapeutic effects than Western medicine alone.
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5.Analysis of the Pathogenesis and Treatment of Pulmonary Nodules based on the “Six Constraints” Theory
Heyan JIANG ; Fang CAO ; Wan WEI ; Yu CHENG ; Mengjia KOU ; Yang JIAO
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2023;64(22):2368-2371
Based on ZHU Zhenheng's “six constraints” theory, it is proposed that the formation of pulmonary nodules is closely related to the six constraints, which are constraint of qi, blood, phlegm, fire, dampness and food. All six constraints might lead to pulmonary nodules, among which qi constraint is the dominant one. When qi constraint lasts for a long time, it will turn into fire constraint, resulting in the failure of spleen to transport, which may lead to phlegm constraint, dampness constraint and food constraint; when qi fails to move blood, blood constraint is formulated. Mutual generation of six constraints lead to the disease, and the pathogenesis is interrelated, jointly promoting the occurrence and development of pulmonary nodules. The treatment is mainly to unblock qi, usually using Yueju Pills (越鞠丸), a classic formula commonly used for six constraints, as the basic formula. And according to the six constraints partiality, it is suggested to flexibly add the medicinals of soothing the liver and rectifying qi, clearing heat and dissipating masses, dissolving phlegm and dissipating masses, fortifying spleen and dissipating dampness, promoting digestion and removing accumulation, invigorating blood and dissolving stasis.
6.A case of microcephaly-capillary malformation syndrome caused by STAMBP gene variant
Xueyan CAO ; Xing DING ; Dongfang ZHOU ; Huafang ZHOU ; Yan CHEN ; Fengjun ZHU ; Yi YAO ; Dezhi CAO
Chinese Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases 2023;49(12):740-743
We reported a case of microcephaly-capillary malformation(MIC-CAP)caused by STAMBP gene variant,in order to improve the clinical diagnosis and treatment.The patient is a 3-month-old male with recurrent convulsions and the main clinical manifestations are multiple forms of seizures,microcephaly,multiple small capillary malformations in the skin,and generalized hypotonia.The genetic test showed that a heterozygous variant in the STAMBP gene was present in the child.Both parents were heterozygous carriers.He was administrated various anti-seizure medications and ketogenic diet,but still had frequent seizures.He then underwent corpus callosotomy,and was followed up until he was 4 years and 10 months old.The post operational outcome was grade IV on Engel's classification.Based on the clinical data of 22 patients in literature,in addition to severe psychomotor retardation,microcephaly,and cutaneous capillary malformations,early-onset drug-refractory epilepsy is also a major feature of MIC-CAP syndrome,which is clinically rare and has a poor prognosis;Callosotomy may help to reduce seizures in the short term.However,the long-term outcome is poor.STAMBP gene is the main responsible gene for this syndrome.
7.Neurorotective Effect of Chaihu Jia Longgu Mulitang on Parkinson's Disease with Depression Model Rats and Its Mechanism Based on AMPK/mTOR Signaling Pathway
Wei LIU ; Jun-ling CAO ; Zhi-wei JING ; Tuo-tuo CUI ; Meng-xia YIN ; Xin LIU ; Jing-feng OUYANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2022;28(8):21-29
ObjectiveTo observe the protective effect of Chaihu Jia Longgu Mulitang (CLMT) on dopaminergic neurons in Parkinson's disease with depression (PDD) model rats, and to explore the mechanism based on adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase/mammalian target of rapamycin (AMPK/mTOR) signaling pathway. MethodAmong the 80 male SD rats, 10 were randomly selected as normal group and the rest were treated with long-term low-dose subcutaneous injection of rotenone in the neck and back combined with chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) to establish PDD rat model. The successfully modeled PDD rats were randomly divided into model group, western medicine group (madopar 0.032 g·kg-1+fluoxetine hydrochloride 0.002 g·kg-1), CLMT low-dose, medium-dose and high-dose groups (5, 10 and 20 g·kg-1), 10 rats in each group. Normal group and model group were administrated with the same amount of normal saline by gavage for 4 consecutive weeks. Behavioral changes of rats in each group were evaluated by open field test and pole climbing test. The content of dopamine (DA) and 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) in cerebrospinal fluid was determined by high performance liquid chromatography (HPCL). The pathological changes of dopaminergic neurons in substantia nigra of rats were observed by hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining. The positive expression of tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) and expression of α-synuclein in substantia nigra were detected by immunohistochemistry (IHC) and immunofluorescence (IF), repsectively. The protein expression of microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 (LC3), adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK), phosphorylated AMPK (p-AMPK), mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) and phosphorylated mTOR (p-mTOR) was detected by Western blot. ResultCompared with the conditions in normal group, the total horizontal distance and the activity time in the central region in open field test and the content of DA and 5-HT in cerebrospinal fluid were decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01), and the time of pole climbing was shortened (P<0.01), with increased score (P<0.01) in model group. Compared with model group, CLMT high-dose group and western medicine group increased the total horizontal distance and activity time in the central region and the content of DA and 5-HT (P<0.05, P<0.01), and extended the time of climbing pole (P<0.05), with decreased score (P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared with those in normal group, the number of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra was reduced, with narrowed and loosely arranged cell body. The fluorescence expression of α-synuclein was enhanced (P<0.01), and the positive expression of TH was decreased (P<0.01) in model group. Compared with model group, CLMT high-dose group and western medicine group showed elevated number of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra, with enlarged cell body, and decreased fluorescence expression of α-synuclein, and enhanced the positive expression of TH (P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared with normal group, model group had lowered expression of LC3Ⅱ/Ⅰ, p-AMPK/AMPK in striatum (P<0.05, P<0.01) and increased expression of p-mTOR/mTOR (P<0.01). Compared with those in model group, LC3Ⅱ/Ⅰ and p-AMPK/AMPK expression were increased (P<0.05, P<0.01) and p-mTOR /mTOR expression was decreased (P<0.01) in CLMT high-dose group and western medicine group. ConclusionCLMT exerts a neuroprotective effect by inhibiting rotenone neurotoxicity. It enhances the level of DA, and thus improves the depression condition in rats with Parkinson's disease. The underlying mechanism may be related to the regulation of AMPK/mTOR signaling pathway, activation of autophagy, and promotion of degrading α-synuclein.
8.Expert consensus on clinical application of Chinese herbal medicine decoction pieces (First Edition).
Jun-Ling CAO ; Xue-Lin LI ; Fei MENG ; Ying GONG
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2020;45(13):3238-3244
Chinese herbal medicine decoction pieces(CHMDP), one of the main forms of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) in clinic, have been widely used. However, the irrational use is increasingly serious due to the lack of the indicators for judging the rational use of CHMDP in medical institutions and the codes and standards for the clinical use of CHMDP. In order to regulate the rational clinical use of CHMDP, improve the clinical efficacy and ensure the drug safety for the patients, clinical pharmaceutical experts and clinical medical experts from 40 third-grade class-A hospitals nationwide were organized to give the "expert consensus on clinical application of CHMDP" in terms of prescription writing, combined use of drugs, use of special drugs, and drug use for special population. Detailed analysis and argumentation were conducted in accordance with the laws and regulations, Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2015 edition, Chinese Pharmacopoeia Code Notice for Clinical Use of Medicine, Administrative Regulations for Prescriptions, Administrative Specifications for Hospital Prescription Review(interim), and Chinese Traditional Medicine Prescription Format and Writing Specifications, as well as relevant project findings.
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9.Shuxuetong Inhibits Bim-dependent Apoptosis of Cerebellar Granule Neurons
Shenhao PAN ; Dongfang CAO ; Fanyi ZHAO ; Sijie ZHAO ; Chenghao ZHANG ; Jianfeng LIANG ; Jianwei WU ; Zhongmin YUAN
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2024;45(4):549-556
[Objective]To investigate the effect and mechanism of Shuxuetong and its main component hirudin on the apoptosis of cerebellar granule neurons(CGNs)in Sprague-Dawley(SD)rats.[Methods]CGNs incubated in vitro for 7 days were divided into survival control group or 25 K group(cultured in medium containing 25 mmol/L KCL)and apopto-sis group or 5 K group(cultured in medium containing 5 mmol/L KCL).CGNs were separately treated with proportionally diluted and different concentrations of Shuxuetong(1/50,1/40,1/30,1/20 and 1/10)and the corresponding different con-centrations of hirudin(2,2.5,3.34,5 and 10 U/mL).Hoechst staining was performed to analyze the apoptosis.Western blot was used to detect the expression levels of Cleaved Caspase-3,Bim and VEGF.[Results]Hoechst staining showed that 5 K group had a higher apoptosis rate than 25 K group.In 25 K group,there was no significant change in the apoptosis rate between neurons treated with different concentrations of Shuxuetong and hirudin,but significant changes was found in 5 K group and the higher the concentration,the lower the apoptosis rate.Western blot results revealed that,compared with control neurons in 5 K group,Shuxuetong injection and hirudin treatments resulted in a decrease of Cleaved Caspase-3 and Bim expression,but an increase of VEGF protein.[Conclusions]Shuxuetong and its main component hirudin inhibits the apoptosis of CGNs through suppressing proapoptotic BH3-only protein Bim.
10.Resilience of nurses against COVID-19 and its influencing factors
Shuying YING ; Liping ZHENG ; Lili CAO ; Yujuan ZHANG ; Er LI ; Dongfang NI ; Sujuan NIAN
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2020;26(8):994-999
Objective:To explore the resilience of nurses against COVID-19 in Xixi Hospital of Hangzhou and to analyze its influencing factors.Methods:From February 4th to 5th 2020, this study investigated 193 nurses against COVID-19 at Xixi Hospital of Hangzhou selected by convenience sampling with the general questionnaire, Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) and the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES) . Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression were used to analyze the influencing factors of resilience.Results:Among 193 nurses, the total score of resilience was (62.60±13.70) ; the scores of three dimensions, optimism, self-reliance and tenacity were (9.59±2.37) , (21.62±4.68) and (31.40±7.74) respectively. The total score of GSES was (28.33±3.55) . Simple correlation showed that there were statistical differences in the total score of CD-RISC and dimension score of tenacity among nurses with different genders, experience of participating in emergent public health events, self-conscious readiness degree and confidence in fulfilling the task ( P<0.05) . Pearson correlation showed that resilience had a positive correlation with the general self-efficacy with a statistical difference ( r=0.474, P<0.01) . Multiple regression analysis demonstrated the influencing factors of nurses against COVID-19 were the self-conscious readiness degree, confidence in fulfilling the task and the general self-efficacy which totally explained 27.6% of the variance. Conclusions:Nurses against COVID-19 have the low level of the resilience which needs to be improved. We should pay more attention to the high-risk population, and provide a positively and effectively psychological intervention to improve the resilience of nurses against COVID-19.