1.Qualitative research on the non-compliance of fluid intake among maintence hemodialysis patients
Jianzhen FAN ; Aiyan DU ; Renyan XUN ; Yunjuan HUANG ; Tingli ZHU ; Wei ZHOU
Modern Clinical Nursing 2017;16(2):38-42
Objective To explore the results of non-compliance of fluid intake in maintence hemodialysis patients.Methods The qualitative phenomenological research method was adopted in this study.Self-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with 13 maintenance hemodialysis patients.Data were analyzed by content analysis.Result Four themes were extracted including allotrigeusia,have a smattering of fluid intake knowledge,self-condemned and guilty,muddling along.Conclusions Fuild restriction is the most difficuilt prescribed treatment schedule among maintence hemodialysis patients.Nurses should pay attention to those people and provide multilevel,continual,individual and comprehensive measures.
2.Discussion on Mechanisms of "State-Target Differentiation and Treatment" for Diabetic Foot Ulcers from the Perspective of Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition
Hong CHEN ; Weijing FAN ; Renyan HUANG ; Guobin LIU
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(1):23-29
Building on the theory of "state-target differentiation and treatment" proposed by Academician TONG Xiaolin, diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are considered to belong to the "collateral injury" stage, characterized by the interplay of five states,i.e. dampness, heat, stasis, deficiency, and impairment. The dynamic biological process of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is closely associated with the healing process of DFUs. The treatment of DFUs through staged differentiation under the "state-target differentiation and treatment" theory not only provides a basis for precise clinical treatment, but also offers insights into the regulatory roles of EMT in different states and potential intervention targets. The dampness state typically exits during the inflammatory phase, local inflammation and fluid metabolism disorders inducing EMT. Treatment focuses on draining dampness and alleviating edema, promoting local microcirculation, and improving tissue hypoxia. The heat state often reflects acute local inflammatory responses. Treatment emphasizes clearing heat and resolving toxins, regulating the EMT process to reduce inflammation, control infection, and alleviate redness, swollen, heat, and pain in the affected area. The stasis state mainly occurs during the proliferation phase. Treatment centers on invigorating blood and dissolving stasis, and unblocking the channels and quickening the collaterals. EMT plays a role in remodeling the extracellular matrix, promoting tissue repair and angiogenesis. The deficiency state is common in chronic phase, where treatment prioritizes tonifying qi and nourishing blood while reinforcing healthy qi and dispelling pathogens. EMT regulation focuses on restoring local tissue metabolism and improving the micro-environment to enhance tissue repair capacity. The impairment state represents the progression of disease deterioration. Treatment should focus on supplementing qi, blood, yin, and yang, and also promoting muscle growth and strengthening bones, supplementing by resolving toxins and stasis. EMT plays a role by regulating the activity of extracellular matrix-degrading enzymes to prevent excessive tissue repair and scarring, thereby facilitating the reconstruction of normal tissue structures.
3.Clinical Efficacy of Fuyuan Tongluo Prescription in Prevention and Treatment of Restenosis with Collateral Obstruction Syndrome After Interventional Operation of Lower Limb Arteriosclerosis Obliterans
Fangfang WU ; Xiaoyu LI ; Guobin LIU ; Hongfei WANG ; Weijing FAN ; Renyan HUANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(7):134-140
ObjectiveTo observe the effects of the Fuyuan Tongluo prescription (composed of Astragali Radix, Carthami Flos, Spatholobi Caulis, Liquidambaris Fructus, Lycopodii Herba, Centellae Herba, etc.) in the treatment of restenosis with collateral obstruction syndrome after interventional operation of lower limb arteriosclerosis obliterans, and its impact on the primary patency rate. MethodsA total of 88 patients with collateral obstruction syndrome after interventional surgery for lower limb arteriosclerosis obliterans were randomly divided into two groups. The control group (n1=44) received dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and clopidogrel. The observation group (n2=44) was treated with Fuyuan Tongluo prescription non-decocted granules in addition to aspirin and clopidogrel. Both groups received treatment for 24 weeks and were followed up for 36 weeks. The changes in primary patency rate, symptom scores, ankle-brachial index (ABI), coagulation function, and inflammatory markers before and after treatment were compared between the two groups. ResultsFor primary patency rate, after 36 weeks of treatment, the observation group had a significantly better primary patency rate than the control group (χ2=4.14,P<0.05). After 24 weeks of treatment, there was no significant difference in primary patency rate between the two groups. Clinical efficacy comparison: Based on symptom quantification scores, and using the Nimodipine method as a reference, the overall efficacy of the observation group was superior to that of the control group after 24 weeks of treatment (χ2=2.24,P<0.05). ABI levels: The observation group had a higher ABI than the control group after 24 and 36 weeks of treatment (P<0.05). Coagulation function indicators: After 24 and 36 weeks of treatment, D-dimer and fibrinogen levels in both groups were lower than before treatment (P<0.05). Inflammatory markers: After 24 and 36 weeks of treatment, CRP levels in the observation group were lower than those in the control group (P<0.05). There were no significant differences in white blood cell (WBC) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) levels before and after treatment between the two groups. ConclusionAdding Fuyuan Tongluo prescription non-decocted granules to dual antiplatelet therapy can improve the primary patency rate of the affected vessels in patients with lower limb arteriosclerosis obliterans after interventional surgery. Longer use of Fuyuan Tongluo prescription can significantly improve clinical symptoms, demonstrating clinical application value.
4.Clinical Efficacy of Fuyuan Tongluo Prescription in Prevention and Treatment of Restenosis with Collateral Obstruction Syndrome After Interventional Operation of Lower Limb Arteriosclerosis Obliterans
Fangfang WU ; Xiaoyu LI ; Guobin LIU ; Hongfei WANG ; Weijing FAN ; Renyan HUANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(7):134-140
ObjectiveTo observe the effects of the Fuyuan Tongluo prescription (composed of Astragali Radix, Carthami Flos, Spatholobi Caulis, Liquidambaris Fructus, Lycopodii Herba, Centellae Herba, etc.) in the treatment of restenosis with collateral obstruction syndrome after interventional operation of lower limb arteriosclerosis obliterans, and its impact on the primary patency rate. MethodsA total of 88 patients with collateral obstruction syndrome after interventional surgery for lower limb arteriosclerosis obliterans were randomly divided into two groups. The control group (n1=44) received dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and clopidogrel. The observation group (n2=44) was treated with Fuyuan Tongluo prescription non-decocted granules in addition to aspirin and clopidogrel. Both groups received treatment for 24 weeks and were followed up for 36 weeks. The changes in primary patency rate, symptom scores, ankle-brachial index (ABI), coagulation function, and inflammatory markers before and after treatment were compared between the two groups. ResultsFor primary patency rate, after 36 weeks of treatment, the observation group had a significantly better primary patency rate than the control group (χ2=4.14,P<0.05). After 24 weeks of treatment, there was no significant difference in primary patency rate between the two groups. Clinical efficacy comparison: Based on symptom quantification scores, and using the Nimodipine method as a reference, the overall efficacy of the observation group was superior to that of the control group after 24 weeks of treatment (χ2=2.24,P<0.05). ABI levels: The observation group had a higher ABI than the control group after 24 and 36 weeks of treatment (P<0.05). Coagulation function indicators: After 24 and 36 weeks of treatment, D-dimer and fibrinogen levels in both groups were lower than before treatment (P<0.05). Inflammatory markers: After 24 and 36 weeks of treatment, CRP levels in the observation group were lower than those in the control group (P<0.05). There were no significant differences in white blood cell (WBC) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) levels before and after treatment between the two groups. ConclusionAdding Fuyuan Tongluo prescription non-decocted granules to dual antiplatelet therapy can improve the primary patency rate of the affected vessels in patients with lower limb arteriosclerosis obliterans after interventional surgery. Longer use of Fuyuan Tongluo prescription can significantly improve clinical symptoms, demonstrating clinical application value.
5.Effects of Zizhu Ointment Combined with Tendon Clearance on Serum Levels of NLRP3, IL-1β, and IL-18, in Treatment of Non-ischemic Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Yaoqing SUN ; Weijing FAN ; Renyan HUANG ; Huimin LU ; Hong CHEN ; Guobin LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(21):212-218
ObjectiveTo observe the effect of tendon clearing combined with Zizhu ointment on the serum levels of nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasomes, interleukin (IL)-1β, and IL-18 in the treatment of non-ischemic diabetic foot ulcers. MethodA total of 106 patients with non-defective diabetic foot ulcers who attended the outpatient clinic and wards of the Vascular Surgery Department of Shuguang Hospital affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine from March 2023 to March 2024 were selected. The patients with non-ischemic diabetic foot ulcers who met the inclusion criteria were assigned with the random number table method into an observation group and a control group, with 53 patients in each group. Patients in both groups received basic treatment. The local ulcers in the observation group received tendon clearing combined with Zizhu ointment, while those in the control group received conventional debridement combined with topical solution of bovine basic fibroblast growth factor. The serum NLRP3, IL-1β, and IL-18 levels, ulcer area, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) symptom scores, visual analogue scale (VAS) score, and DMIST score were measured and recorded in the two groups before and after treatment. The ulcer healing rate and incidence of adverse reactions were compared between the two groups. ResultThe observation group had higher ulcer healing rate than the control group (P<0.01). After treatment, both groups showed lowered serum NLRP3, IL-1β, and IL-18 levels, reduced ulcer area, and declined TCM symptom score, VAS score, and DMIST score (P<0.01). Moreover, these indicators were lower in the observation group than in the control group (P<0.05, P<0.01). Neither group showed significant changes in the liver and kidney function indicators after treatment. Significant adverse reactions occurred in neither group during the treatment course. ConclusionTendon clearance combined with Zizhu ointment was effective and safe in treating non-ischemic diabetic foot ulcers. It may exert the therapeutic effect by reducing the inflammation of the local ulcers.