1.Mechanisms of Qiaobai cold compress solution in improving acne vulgaris based on transcriptomics and experiment
Zhenjiang XIE ; Weina ZHU ; Liangliang CAO ; Fuqiong ZHOU ; Shupan ZHANG ; Bingwen ZHOU ; Yinsheng CHEN ; Wen LI ; Ying ZHAO
China Pharmacy 2026;37(4):425-430
OBJECTIVE To investigate the mechanism by which Qiaobai cold compress solution (QBCS) improves acne vulgaris (AV) based on transcriptomics and animal experiments. METHODS Rats were randomly divided into a blank control group ( n =6) and a modeling group ( n =30). AV models were established in the modeling group by topical application of oleic acid to the inner surface of both ears, combined with subcutaneous injection of Cutibacterium acnes suspension into the auricle. Successfully modeled rats were further divided into the model group, positive control group (Tretinoin cream, 0.045 g/kg), and QBCS low-, medium-, high-dose groups [3.55, 7.11, 14.22 g/kg (calculated by the amount of crude drug) ] , with 6 rats in each group. Rats in each d rug group were treated with the corresponding drugs once daily for 14 consecutive days. After the final administration, changes in the appearance of the ears and histopathological changes in the ear tissues were observed, and serum levels of inflammatory factors, including tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and IL-1β, were measured. Auricular tissues from the blank control group, model group and QBCS medium-dose group were collected for transcriptome sequencing. Differential expressed genes (DEGs) were screened and subjected to Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway enrichment analysis, followed by validation using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction and Western blot assay. RESULTS Compared with the model group, rats in all QBCS groups showed alleviated auricular acne symptoms, with reduced epidermal thickening, sebaceous gland hyperplasia, and inflammatory cell infiltration. Serum levels of TNF-α (except for the QBCS low-dose group), IL-6 (except for the QBCS low-dose group) and IL-1β were significantly decreased ( P <0.05). A total of 590 DEGs were identified (blank control group vs. model group), and 596 DEGs were identified (model group vs. QBCS medium-dose group). Above DEGs (blank control group vs. model group) were mainly enriched in Toll-like receptor (TLR) and nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) signaling pathways, etc. Validation experiments showed that, compared with model group, low-, medium- and high-dose of QBCS reduced, to varying degrees, the mRNA expression of TNF-α, TLR2, interferon-γ and CXC chemokine ligand 8 in the auricular tissues of AV rats, increased the mRNA expression of peroxisome-proliferator-activated receptor gamma and tumor protein 53, and inhibited the phosphorylation of NF-κB p65 protein as well as the expressions of TLR2 and myeloid differentiation primary response protein 88(MyD88) ( P <0.05). CONCLUSIONS QBCS can alleviate auricular inflammation and skin lesions in AV rats. This effect may be related to inhibition of the TLR/MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathway, thereby suppressing the expression of downstream inflammatory factors such as TNF-α.
2.Analysis of prevalence of depressive symptoms and associated factors among students in Zhejiang Province
SHI Yingyun, GU Fang, XIA Jiayue, LIU Qinye, WEI Xiaoyu, CHEN Fen, WEI Yizhou, LIU Weina
Chinese Journal of School Health 2026;47(2):232-236
Objective:
To investigate the prevalence of depressive symptoms and their associated factors among students in Zhejiang Province, so as to provide evidence for targeted prevention strategies.
Methods:
A stratified cluster random sampling method was used to select 23 829 college students and primary and secondary school students aged 11-22 years in Zhejiang Province from December 2019 to February 2020. Depressive symptoms were assessed using the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D). Three machine learning algorithms, including Logistic regression, random forest, and eXtreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost), were applied to construct predictive models, and key associated factors were identified by comparing model performance.
Results:
The detection rate of depressive symptoms among students in Zhejiang Province was 19.92%; the rates were 17.20% in boys and 22.87% in girls( χ 2=164.89, P <0.05). The CES-D total score was 9.00(4.00,13.00). Multiple Logistic regression analysis revealed that loneliness had the strongest association with depressive symptoms ( AOR =9.58, 95% CI =8.90-10.30), while bullying exposure ( AOR =4.39, 95% CI =4.02-4.80), female students( AOR =1.81, 95% CI =1.68-1.94),never eating breakfast ( AOR = 2.34,95% CI =2.00-2.67) and overweight/obesity( AOR =1.10,95% CI =1.08-1.12) were significant associated factors of depressive symptoms among students (all P <0.05). Analysis based on the XGBoost model produced highly consistent results, identifying the above 5 factors as the core features with the highest correlation strength (all P <0.05).
Conclusions
Female, loneliness, bullying exposure, frequency of weekly breakfast and BMI are strongly associated with depressive symptoms among students. Mental health education for high risk groups should be strengthened, and coordinated prevention efforts between families and schools are recommended.
3.Meta-analysis of the effects of different doses of vitamin D supplementation on maternal and infant outcomes in vitamin D-deficient pregnant women
Xiaoxia SHI ; Weina WANG ; Rui LI ; Yaheng DU ; Lu LIU
China Pharmacy 2026;37(9):1215-1221
OBJECTIVE To systematically evaluate the effects of supplementation with different doses of vitamin D on maternal and infant outcomes in vitamin D-deficient pregnant women. METHODS Related literature on the effects of supplementing different doses of vitamin D on maternal and infant outcomes was searched in databases including CNKI, Wanfang Data, VIP, PubMed, Medline, the Cochrane Library, Embase from their inception to June 30, 2025. The risk of bias assessment tool from the Cochrane Handbook 5.1 was used to evaluate the quality of included literature. Meta-analysis of outcome indicators was performed by using RevMan 5.4 software. RESULTS A total of 15 studies were included, involving 4 664 patients [2 129 in the experimental group (daily dose >2 000 IU), 2 058 in control group 1 (daily dose ≤1 000 IU) and 477 in control group 2 (daily dose >1 000-≤2 000 IU) ] . Meta-analysis results showed that the incidence of preeclampsia (PE) [OR=0.71, 95%CI (0.53, 0.96), P =0.03 ] , gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) [OR=0.60, 95%CI (0.43, 0.84), P =0.003 ] , low birth weight of newborn [OR=0.72, 95%CI (0.53, 0.97), P =0.03 ] and macrosomia [OR=0.53, 95%CI (0.29, 0.98), P =0.04 ] in the experimental group were significant lower than control group 1; but there was no significant difference in the incidence of premature delivery [OR=0.86, 95%CI (0.65, 1.13), P =0.28 ] , cesarean delivery [OR=0.92, 95%CI (0.74, 1.15), P =0.48 ] or stillbirth rate [OR=0.77, 95%CI (0.48, 1.24), P =0.29 ] . The incidence of low birth weight of ne wborn [OR=0.64, 95%CI (0.41, 0.98), P =0.04 ] in the experimental group was significant lower than control group 2; but there was no significant difference in the incidence of PE [OR=0.61, 95%CI (0.25, 1.49), P =0.28 ] , the incidence of GDM [OR=0.73, 95%CI (0.42, 1.24), P =0.24 ] , premature delivery rate [OR=0.90, 95%CI (0.59, 1.39), P =0.63 ] , cesarean delivery rate [OR=0.92, 95%CI (0.64, 1.33), P =0.66 ] , or stillbirth rate [OR=0.68, 95%CI (0.24, 1.94), P =0.48 ] . CONCLUSIONS Different doses of vitamin D supplementation in early pregnancy have a significant impact on maternal and infant pregnancy outcomes in vitamin D-deficient pregnant women; daily doses >2 000 IU have significant advantages in reducing the incidence of PE and GDM and improving the outcome of premature delivery.
4.Hemodynamic Analysis of Autologous Arteriovenous Fistula Based on Fluid-Structure Interaction Simulation
Fan WANG ; Jinfeng GUO ; Cheng ZHANG ; Ruixin GUO ; Weina MU ; Xiangjie KONG
Journal of Medical Biomechanics 2025;40(5):1248-1255
Objective To study the hemodynamic characteristics of autologous arteriovenous fistula(AVF)and provide a theoretical basis for reducing its stenosis rate.Methods Bidirectional fluid-structure interaction(FSI)simulations were conducted on a modified AVF model.Flow field and wall shear stress(WSS)distributions in the internal fistula at different periods and angles in a cardiac cycle were analyzed for retrograde flow(confluence)and anterograde flow(shunt)modes in models with varying anastomosis angles.Results Under confluence modes,the WSS<1 Pa area in the 60° anastomosis angle model was the smallest(7.027 mm2),while the 45°,60°,and 90° models showed no significant differences in eddy current size and intensity.Under shunt modes,the 45° anastomosis angle model had the smallest WSS<1 Pa area(9.079 mm2),but the 60° model exhibited the lowest eddy current intensity and distribution area.In addition,the difference in the WSS<1 Pa area between the 60° and 45° models was only 2.661 mm2.Conclusions Under both confluence and shunt flow modes,establishing an AVF with 60° anastomosis angle is conducive to reducing the risk of vascular stenosis in arteriovenous fistula.
5.Pathogenesis, diagnostic methods, and therapeutic strategies for tear duct obstruction
Tingting CHEN ; Weina REN ; Wenpeng DONG
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2025;32(4):637-640
Lacrimal duct obstruction is a common condition in ophthalmology. Chronic dacryocystitis, resulting from a secondary infection, can significantly impact a person's health and quality of life and may easily lead to obstruction due to inflammation or trauma. The most common symptom of a blocked tear duct is excessive tearing. Over time, if the tear duct becomes infected with bacteria, chronic dacryocystitis can develop, leading to inflammation of the conjunctiva, eyelids, and face, which can severely affect a patient's daily life. Therefore, active research into the risk factors associated with lacrimal canal obstruction, as well as an understanding of their prevalence in the population, is essential. This knowledge will aid in further investigations into their pathogenesis and preventive measures, which are crucial for reducing incidence rates and improving treatment outcomes.
6.Clinicalpathological characteristics of 21 cases of breast carcinoma within fibroad-enoma and literature review
Weina WANG ; Xueting LIU ; Ying QIN ; Pei ZHANG ; Shan LIU ; Xiaochun WANG ; Lanfeng ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical and Experimental Pathology 2025;41(4):444-450
Purpose To investigate the clinicopathological features,differential diagnosis,and prognosis of breast carcinoma within fibroadenoma(FA).Methods A retrospective analysis was performed on the clinical and imaging data of 21 cases of FA-associated carcinoma.HE staining,immunohistochemistry using the EnVision method,and next-generation sequencing were employed to assess the clinicopathological characteristics and genetic alterations,with a review of the relevant literature.Results All patients were female,aged 21-67 years,with a median age of 48 years.Clinically,all lesions presented with well-circumscribed mass lesions.On imaging,12 cases demonstrated punctate or coarse calcifications,while 3 cases exhibited locally indistinct margins.Pathological examination revealed that the tumors had an average maximum diameter of 2.25 cm,with a gray-white nodular cut surface resembling FA.Microscopically,there was proliferation of either epithelial or spindle cells.The pathological diagnosis was FA-associat-ed in situ carcinoma in 16 cases(15 cases of low-grade ductal carcinoma in situ and 1 case of lobular carcinoma in si-tu),and invasive carcinoma in 5 cases(comprising 2 cases of invasive carcinoma-no special type,1 case of invasive lobular carcinoma,1 case of low-grade adenosquamous carcinoma and 1 case of fibromatosis-like metaplastic carcino-ma).In 18 cases,the carcinoma was confined within the FA,whereas in 3 cases the tumor locally extended beyond the FA,and 1 case exhibited ipsilateral axillary lymph node metastasis.Immunophenotypically,tumor cells in in situ carcinomas were negative for CK5/6,while the myoepithelial cells were p63-positive,and both estrogen receptor(ER)and progesterone receptor(PR)were diffusely and consistently positive.In invasive carcinoma,both ductal and lobular subtypes were ER and PR positive and HER2 negative.Conversely,in the low-grade adenosquamous carcinoma and fi-bromatosis-like metaplastic carcinoma,ER,PR,and HER2 were all negative,with p63 and CK5/6 positivity.Two ca-ses were negative for mismatch repair protein PMS2.Six cases had a family or personal history of malignant tumors;a-mong the 5 cases that underwent next-generation sequencing,2 cases harbored germline BRCA2 mutations,2 cases had germline PMS2 mutations,and 1 case exhibited no definitive genetic alteration.Conclusion Carcinoma arising within FA exhibits atypical clinical and imaging features.In patients with high-risk factors for breast cancer or family history of malignancy,or when calcifications are observed on imaging,prompt excision and biopsy are recommended.Recogniz-ing the abnormal morphology within FA and the use of immunohistochemistry are essential for accurate diagnosis,with careful differentiation from spindle cell metaplastic carcinoma and low-grade adenosquamous carcinoma.Overall,the prognosis is relatively favorable,and treatment should be tailored according to tumor type,molecular subtype,and stage.
7.Effects of phacoemulsification cataract surgery combined with capsular tension ring implantation on intraocular lens stability and visual acuity recovery in patients with high myopia and cataracts
Tingting CHEN ; Weina REN ; Wenpeng DONG
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2025;32(11):1752-1756
High myopia, one of the most prevalent diseases globally, is primarily treated through surgery. The recovery of visual acuity after surgery is particularly important. However, high myopia often presents unique pathological changes that can easily lead to cataracts, complicating the surgery and affecting the prognosis. Phacoemulsification can effectively address cataract conditions, but it may result in instability of the intraocular lens. Therefore, it is crucial to further explore better surgical options. This paper reviews the optimal surgical procedures for high myopia with cataracts, as well as the stability of the intraocular lens and the recovery of visual acuity after surgery.
8.The automatic segmentation of the temporomandibular joint based on MRI using deep learning method
Fei LIU ; Jiulou ZHANG ; Ruofan JIN ; Nan ZHANG ; Weina ZHOU
STOMATOLOGY 2025;45(6):445-452
Objective To build an automatic segmentation model of temporomandibular joint(TMJ)based on magnetic resonance im-aging(MRI)using deep learning method.Methods The MRI data of TMJ of 104 subjects were collected,with the articular disc,con-dyle and glenoid fossa marked.The adaptive U-Net framework(nnU-Net)was used to construct a segmentation model,which was sub-jected to both quantitative and qualitative assessments.Results The segmentation model demonstrated excellent accuracy in segmenta-tion.In the segmentation of different joint structures,the model achieved Dice of 0.77 for the articular disc,0.85 for the condyle,and 0.66 for the glenoid fossa.The model showed similar segmentation performance when processing MRI images in both open-mouth and closed-mouth states.Conclusion This study developed an automatic segmentation model for TMJ MRI based on deep learning,which can assist clinicians in diagnosing anterior displacement of the TMJ disc.
9.The mediating role of activity of daily living between social support and cognitive function of rural elderly
Xunqiong ZHOU ; Qingyue WU ; Meishu DENG ; Jingyuan YANG ; Quanxiang ZHOU ; Weina XUE ; Xi LONG ; Xing YANG
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2025;34(7):645-651
Objective:To explore the mediating role of activity of daily living between social support and cognitive function of rural elderly.Methods:A face-to-face questionnaire survey was conducted from July to August 2019 among 1 626 rural elderly people selected by multi-stage cluster random method in Guiyang City and Qiannan Prefecture, Guizhou Province.The contents include general situation, social support rate scale (SSRS), activity of daily living scale (ADL) and mini-mental state examination (MMSE). Partial correlation analysis and multiple linear regression analysis were used to analyze the relationship among social support, activity of daily living and cognitive function in the elderly by SPSS 23.0 software. AMOS 28.0 software was used to construct structural equation models, and Bootstrap method was used to test the mediating role of activity of daily living.Results:The scores of cognitive function, social support and activity of daily living of the rural elderly were (20.83±5.47), (34.96±6.42) and (16.51±3.29), respectively.There were statistically significant differences in the cognitive function scores among rural elderly with different levels of social support and activity of daily living( F=33.418, t=25.533, P<0.01). The partial correlation analysis showed that the social support score was positively correlated with the cognitive function score ( r=0.161, P<0.01), and the activity of daily living score was negatively correlated with scores of social support and cognitive function ( r=-0.083, -0.453, both P<0.01). Multiple linear stepwise regression analysis showed that social support, objective support dimensions, activity of daily living and instrumental activity of daily living were influencing factors of cognitive function of rural elderly( P<0.001).The results of structural equation model showed that the activity of daily living played a partial mediating role between social support and cognitive function in rural elderly, with the mediating effect of 0.046 (95% CI=0.025-0.075), accounting for 13.18% of total effect (effect value=0.349, 95% CI=0.277-0.415). Conclusion:The activity of daily living of rural elderly plays a partial mediating effect between social support and cognitive functioning.
10.Clinicopathological analysis of 20 cases of multiple primary malignancy with lym-phoma
Weina WANG ; Yuemian LIANG ; Fang XU ; Pei ZHANG ; Yanan WANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical and Experimental Pathology 2025;41(2):203-208,214
Purpose To investigate the clinical and pathological characteristics of synchronous multiple primary malignancy(sMPM)with lymphoid hematopoietic tissue tumors.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical and pathological data of 20 cases of sMPM associated with lymphoma.Immunohistochemistry using the En-Vision two-step method was performed to detect the expression of relevant proteins,while FISH and next-generation se-quencing technologies were used to identify gene mutations.Relevant literature was also reviewed.Results There were 14 females and 6 males,aged from 30 to 75 years(median 67 years).All of them manifested as solid organ mas-ses complicated by lymphadenopathy.Lymphohematopoietic tissue tumors consisted of:7 cases of Hodgkin lymphoma(6 cases of classic Hodgkin lymphoma,1 case of nodular lymphocyte predominant Hodgkin lymphoma),13 cases of non-Hodgkin lymphoma(4 cases of Follicular lymphoma,2 cases of small lymphocytic lymphoma/chronic lymphocytic leukemia,2 cases of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma,1 case of plasmablastic plasmacytoma,1 case of marginal zone B-cell lymphoma,1 case of B-lymphoblastic lymphoma,2 cases of peripheral T-cell lymphoma,NOS).Solid tumors con-sisted of:9 cases of papillary thyroid carcinoma,1 case of medullary thyroid carcinoma,2 cases of adenocarcinoma of the lung,2 cases of gallbladder adenocarcinoma,2 cases of invasive carcinoma of the breast,2 cases of gastrointestinal adenocarcinoma,1 case of pleomorphic undifferentiated sarcoma of the lower extremity,and 1 case of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma.17 patients underwent surgical resection,and 3 patients were diagnosed by core needle biop-sy or excision biopsy.10 cases of lymphoma involved in the lymph nodes of the tumor drainage area,and 10 cases were found to have lymph node involvement in other areas by imaging examination.Among the 5 cases analyzed by targeted next generation sequencing,no revelent genetic changes were founded,and no germline mutations or chromosomal kar-yotype abnormalities were founded.Based on the tumor types,patients received varying degrees of radiotherapy,chem-otherapy,or follow-up.Follow-up information was available in all cases and ranged from 5 to 96 months,15 were sur-vived and four patients died of the tumor,and 1 case was lost to follow-up.Conclusion MPMs with lymphoid hemato-poietic tissue tumors are rare,clinicians and pathologists should be careful to avoid missing the diagnosis of lymphoma.


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