1.Clinical Observation of Guben Quyu Jiedu Prescription in Treating Nocturnal Hypoxemia of COPD Combined with OSAHS
Yi HE ; Ziyu LI ; Wenjiang ZHANG ; Jinzhu GAO ; Changzheng FAN ; Beibei WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(6):146-153
ObjectiveTo observe the clinical efficacy and safety of Guben Quyu Jiedu prescription in treating nocturnal hypoxemia of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) combined with Obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome ( OSAHS ) (deficiency of lung, spleen and kidney with blood stasis and toxicity). MethodsThe paper used a forward-looking, random double-blind, placebo-controlled design method to select 96 patients with COPD combined with OSAHS, and their traditional Chinese medicines (TCM) syndrome differentiation was deficiency of lung, spleen and kidney with blood stasis and toxicity. These patients were randomly divided into the observation group and the control group, with 48 cases in each group. Based on conventional Western medicine treatment, the observation group was treated with Guben Quyu Jiedu prescription and the control group was treated with traditional Chinese medicine placebo. Both courses of treatment were 90 days. Then the paper compared the changes in minimum pulse oxygen saturation (SpO2) during the night, apnea index (AHI), OSAHS efficacy evaluation, TCM syndrome efficacy evaluation, and TCM symptom score before and after treatment between the two groups. ResultsThere were 5 withdrawals in the observation group and 8 withdrawals in the control group, so 43 cases in the observation group and 40 cases in the control group completed the trial. Compared with the condition before treatment, the minimum SpO2 during the night and AHI in the observation group were significantly improved at night (P<0.01) and were better than those in the control group (P<0.01). OSAHS efficacy in the observation group was better than in the control group (χ2=7.085, P<0.05). In terms of TCM syndrome efficacy, the total effective rate was 81.40% (35/43) in the observation group, significantly higher than that in the control group, which was 15.00% (6/40) (χ2=36.78, P<0.01). The TCM symptom scores of the two groups were improved compared with the condition before treatment, and the effect of the two groups was similar in the four main symptoms of snoring, choking, lethargy, and cough. However, the observation group was better than the control group in 10 details such as dizziness, headache, chest tightness, chest pain, wheezing, dry mouth, and thirst (P<0.05). ConclusionUsing Guben Quyu Jiedu prescription combined with conventional Western medicine can treat COPD combined with OSAHS hypoxemia at night (deficiency of lung, spleen and kidney with blood stasis and toxicity). In this way, the minimum pulse oxygen saturation (SpO2) of patients, the level of disease control, and the quality of life of patients can be improved, and the clinical symptoms can be relieved.
2.Brief analysis of the concept of " relaxation and tranquility" and the protection of elderly brain health
Eryu WANG ; Yongyan WANG ; Chenyang QUAN ; Jiawei LIU ; Qiwu XU ; Beibei SHAN ; Yingzhen XIE
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;48(2):291-296
China is currently in an accelerated stage of population aging, and brain diseases pose a significant threat to the health of the elderly. " Preventing brain aging and maintaining brain health" has become a high-level goal of healthy aging. During the process of aging, the physiological and psychological states of elderly people change, making them prone to nervousness and exhaustion, which can disturb the brain spirit, damage the brain collaterals, and severely endanger brain health. Starting from the holistic view of cultivating both body and spirit in traditional Chinese medicine, based on the physical and mental characteristics of the elderly, this paper applies the concept and method of " relaxation and tranquility" in the protection of elderly brain health, focusing on maintaining relaxation and tranquility in both physical and mental aspects. Specific measures include emphasizing subjective consciousness, relaxing the heart and calming down; utilizing the daoyin method, relaxing the body and calming down, combining relaxation and tranquility, cultivating both body and spirit to prevent diseases and protect the brain, which enables the elderly to have a healthy mind and body, a sense of happiness and fulfillment, and to age gracefully. Simultaneously, advocating for tranquility is also called " respect" for relaxation, following nature to understand constant changes, and improving one′s ability to think positively in old age, in order to expand ideas for the protection of elderly brain health.
3.Research progress on relationship between endocrine disrupting chemicals from daily life and gestational diabetes mellitus
Le WANG ; Beibei ZHU ; Fangbiao TAO
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2025;42(8):987-993
The incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is gradually increasing and has become a significant public health issue. Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are a ubiquitous class of exogenous chemical substances that can interfere with hormone synthesis, metabolism, and activity, and subsequently affect endocrine homeostasis. Humans are extensively and continuously exposed to various EDCs originating from food packaging, plastic products, textiles, electronic goods, as well as cleaning agents and cosmetics in daily life, leading to endocrine and metabolic disorders, such as obesity, insulin resistance, impaired glucose tolerance, and diabetes. Previous studies indicated a close association between EDCs exposure and the occurrence of GDM. This review summarized the correlation between daily life exposure to EDCs and GDM, along with their potential biological mechanisms, including bisphenols, phthalates, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, organophosphate esters, parabens, and triclosan, aiming to provide scientific evidence for supporting the effective implementation of public health intervention measures to alleviate and prevent GDM.
4.Clinical observation of Xiaoyin capsules combined with secukinumab in the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis
Quan GAN ; Beibei WANG ; Beibei SU ; Lixia WANG
China Pharmacy 2025;36(19):2428-2432
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of Xiaoyin capsules combined with secukinumab in the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. METHODS A retrospective study was conducted on 105 patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who received treatment in the Dept. of Dermatology of Xinxiang Central Hospital from January 2021 to June 2024. According to the treatment plan, they were divided into conventional group(n=32), monoclonal antibody group(n=45), and combination group(n=28). The conventional group was given Calcipotriol ointment+Fluticasone propionate cream+Acitretin capsules; the monoclonal antibody group was treated with secukinumab injection in addition to the treatment of the conventional group; the combination group received oral administration of Xiaoyin capsules in addition to the treatment of the monoclonal antibody group. All patients received at least 12 weeks of treatment. The psoriasis area and severity index(PASI) score, PASI improvement rate, dermatology life quality index(DLQI) score, physician’s global assessment(PGA) score, patient’s global assessment(PtGA) score before and after treatment, and the incidence of adverse reactions during treatment were compared among the three groups. RESULTS Before treatment, there was no statistically significant difference in the above scores among the three groups(P>0.05). After treatment, the scores of all three groups of patients significantly decreased compared to before treatment (P<0.05); the total PASI score and erythema, scales, affected body surface area score, the total DLQI score and symptom perception, daily activity, social score, the PGA and PtGA scores of the combination group were significantly lower than the other two groups(P<0.05); PASI 50(the proportion of patients whose PASI score decreased by ≥50% from baseline, and so on), PASI 75, and PASI 90 were significantly higher than the other two groups(P<0.05); the total PASI score, erythema, and affected body surface area score of patients in the monoclonal antibody group were significantly lower than the conventional group(P<0.05), and PASI 75 was significantly higher than the conventional group(P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in the total incidence of adverse reactions among the 3 groups(P=0.637). CONCLUSIONS The combination of Xiaoyin capsules and secukinumab can significantly improve the skin lesions and quality of life in patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, with good tolerability in the short term and no significant increasein the risk of serious adverse reactions.
5.Analysis of cervical cancer screening and HPV vaccine awareness and influencing factors among rural women in the Tacheng region of Xinjiang
Rui TANG ; Dou WANG ; Beibei ZENG ; Yan WANG
Journal of China Medical University 2024;53(8):712-718
Objective To assess cervical cancer and human papillomavirus(HPV)vaccine awareness and analyze the influencing fac-tors among rural Kazakh women aged 25 to 64 years in the Tacheng region of Xinjiang.Methods Overall 2000 rural Kazakh women(aged 25 to 64 years)were selected using a township-based cluster sampling method from the five townships in Toli County,Tacheng Region,for an interview-based questionnaire survey.Study participants were divided into screened and unscreened groups according to whether they had participated in screening in the past,and their cognitive levels were compared.Based on their cognitive scores,the study participants were divided into low-and high-cognitive groups,and the χ2 test and logistic regression were used to analyze the influencing factors.Results The awareness level of HPV and cervical cancer screening among the 1 885 study participants ranged from 1.91%to 13.32%,and was higher in the screened group than in the unscreened group(P<0.001).The analysis found that annual household income had an independent influence on the level of awareness of HPV and cervical cancer screening(P<0.001),and the level of awareness grad-ually increased with the increase in annual household income.The awareness rate of the HPV vaccine was>95%,and the willingness to vaccinate children was<10%.The analysis found that education level and annual household income independently influenced the level of awareness of the HPV vaccine(P<0.001),and women with high school education and an annual household income of 30 000 to 60 000 had a high rate of awareness of the HPV vaccine(OR=2.595,95%CI:1.069-6.302;OR=2.876,95%CI:1.630-5.076).Conclusion Rural Kazakh women in Tori County of Xinjiang have a low level of cervical cancer screening awareness,a high HPV vac-cine awareness rate,and a negative attitude toward HPV vaccination for their children.Educational level and annual household income are factors affecting the awareness level of cervical cancer screening and HPV vaccination.Health education should be carried out according to local and individual needs to improve rural women's awareness levels and promote efficient implementation of cervical cancer preven-tion and control measures.
6.Differential expression and bioinformatics analysis of microRNAs in exosomes of sheep poxvirus-infected cells
Xiaoqin MA ; Beibei ZHANG ; Hongyu WANG ; Yun GAO ; Lan WANG ; Mingyu HE ; Zhongzheng ZHU ; Xiaoshan CHAO ; Ying WANG ; Juntao DING
Korean Journal of Veterinary Research 2024;64(4):e23-
Sheep pox is widespread worldwide and is the most severe animal pox virus infection. This study aimed to identify the key microRNAs (miRNAs) differentially expressed in the exosomes of sheep poxvirus-infected cells and their target genes and related pathways and provide a theoretical basis for an in-depth understanding of the molecular mechanisms of sheep poxvirus-infected cells. In this study, the differentially expressed miRNAs were verified by quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR), and the target genes of miRNAs were predicted and analyzed by bioinformatics. The qPCR results showed that the expression trends of oar-miR-21, oar-miR-10b, oar-let-7f, oar-let-7b, and oar-miR-221 were consistent with the sequencing results. The Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes results showed that differentially expressed miRNAs were mainly involved in the immune system processes of the Arf6 downstream pathway. The target genes Reactome pathways were mainly enriched in the RAC1 GTPase cycle, CDC42 GTPase cycle, RHO GTPase cycle, RHOV GTPase cycle, and post-transcriptional silencing of small RNAs. The transcription factors SP4, NKX6-1, MEF2A, SP1, EGR1, and POU2F1 that may be connected to sheep pox virus (SPPV)-infected cells were discovered by transcription factor annotation screening. In conclusion, this study screened for differentially expressed miRNAs in SPPV-infected cells and performed a series of bioinformatic analyses of their target genes to provide a theoretical basis for the molecular mechanism of sheep pox virus infections of cells. The data can be used as basic information in future studies on the defense mechanisms against poxvirus infections.
7.Development and reliability and validity test of a Self-Assessment Scale for Medication Literacy in Patients with Coronary Heart Disease Comorbidity Diabetes
Haiting LIU ; Yongmei WANG ; Beibei ZHENG ; Lili CAI ; Linbin YE ; Jiayun WU ; Li NING ; Yimin LI ; Weixia CHEN
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2024;59(9):1065-1072
Objective To develop a self-assessment scale for medication literacy in patients with coronary heart disease comorbidity diabetes and to test its reliability and validity.Methods According to medication literacy theory model,the initial scale was formed through literature review,the qualitative interview and expert inquiry.Cognitive interview was used to optimize the expression of item text.421 patients with coronary heart disease comorbidity diabetes in a tertiary hospital in Zhejiang province from November 2022 to April 2023 were selected to investigate the reliability and validity of the scale by convenience sampling.Results The self-assessment scale of drug literacy for coronary heart disease comorbidity diabetes mellitus included 23 items in 5 dimensions including acquisition,understanding,communication,evaluation and calculation.The total Cronbach's α coefficient of the scale was 0.911;the retest reliability was 0.948;the average content validity index was 0.997;the correlation coefficients between each dimension and total score of the scale and the calibration scale ranged from 0.485 to 0.926.The exploratory factor analysis was employed to extract 5 common factors,and the cumulative variance contribution rate was 73.753%.Confirmatory factor analysis showed that the scale factor structure was stable.Conclusion The scale has good reliability and validity,and it can be used as an effective tool to evaluate the self-rated medication literacy level of patients with coronary heart disease comorbidity diabetes.
8.The status of caregiver readiness of elderly patients with chronic heart failure and its influencing factors
Chaoqun WANG ; Mengying YU ; Chang LIU ; Linfang ZHAO ; Beibei ZHENG ; Xin LIU ; Jiajia NI ; Jianfen JIN
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2024;59(14):1706-1712
Objective To explore the current situation and influencing factors of caregiver readiness of elderly patients with chronic heart failure.Methods From March 2021 to April 2022,the convenient sampling method was used to select 335 caregivers of elderly patients with chronic heart failure who were hospitalized in 6 hospitals in Hangzhou as the survey subjects.The general information questionnaire,Caregiver Readiness Scale and Caregiver Burden Scale were used to investigate the caregivers of elderly patients with chronic heart failure.Results A total of 326 valid questionnaires were collected.The score of Caregiver Readiness Scale for elderly patients with chronic heart failure was(18.88±6.36),and 61.04%of the caregivers had mild to moderate burden.The results of multiple linear regression analysis showed that the caregiver's age,education level and cumulative care time were the positive influencing factors of the caregiver readiness,and the caregiver burden was the negative influencing factor of the caregiver readiness(P<0.001).Conclusion The caregiver readiness of elderly patients with chronic heart failure is at a medium level.Caregivers who are older,more educated,have a longer cumulative caregiving time,and have a lighter caregiving burden are more prepared.Medical staff should pay attention to the motivation of caregivers,provide professional support from multiple aspects,and reduce the burden of care,increase readiness level.
9.Analysis of antibiotic resistance and infection of Bordetella pertussis in children with suspected pertussis and close family members
Lingbo WANG ; Huaping WANG ; Zhenghong QI ; Pingping YAO ; Shu TENG ; Zhuoying WU ; Beibei WU ; Shiyong ZHAO ; Zhangnyu YANG
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2024;44(6):473-479
Objective:To investigate the positive rate and isolate Bordetella pertussis in children with suspected whooping cough and their close family members in Zhejiang Province, and further explore the susceptibility and resistant mechanism of Bordetella pertussis to antibiotics. Methods:A total of 273 nasopharynx swabs specimens from children with suspected whooping cough in Hangzhou Children′s Hospital from May 2022 to October 2022 were collected. The strains were isolated and cultured using charcoal select agar plate. Pertussis target genes were detected by RT-PCR. E-test method was used to detect the sensitivity of Bordetella pertussis strains to different antibiotics. The mechanism of resistance of Bordetella pertussis to macrolides was analyzed by whole genome sequencing. The phylogenetic analysis of isolated strains was based on core genome multilocus sequence typing(cgMLST). Results:Among 273 clinical samples of children with suspected pertussis and their close family members, 168 samples were positive by fluorescence quantitative PCR, accounting for 61.54%, and 30 pertussis strains were successfully isolated with a positive rate of 10.98%. In addition, among the 143 samples of close family members, 54.55% (78/143) samples were positive by RT-PCR and 9.79% (14/143) samples were positive by culture, suggesting that the close family member are important in family transmission of pertussis. Besides, most of the positive samples were from mothers. The results of E-test showed that 96.67%(29/30) strains showed high resistance to azithromycin with MIC value>256 mg/L, and the resistant mechanism of azithromycin was A2047G mutation in 23S rRNA. The phylogenetic analysis based on the cgMSLT showed that the isolated strains were clustered into two new different clades.Conclusions:The positive rate of Bordetella pertussis in close family members is at a high level and the mother may be the main source of infection, which is of great significance for monitoring and laboratory detection of suspected children′s family members. Bordetella pertussis shows high resistance to macrolides in Zhejiang Province, so monitoring of the antimicrobial resistance should be further strengthened to provide theoretical basis for clinical treatment and drug guidance.
10.Practical exploration of innovative hospitals to build a joint research and development platform between hospitals and ienterprises: Taking Beijing Tiantan Hospital as an example
Chunli PEI ; Lin WANG ; Qiuping LI ; Beibei XU
Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management 2024;37(4):330-334
Objective:To explore the organizational and operational models of collaborative construction of Research and Development (R&D) platforms by innovative hospitals and enterprises, aiming to provide support and a guarantee for accelerating scientific and technological innovation and the transformation of achievements.Methods:Taking the co-construction of a joint R&D platform by Beijing Tiantan Hospital with enterprise as a case study, this study discussed the necessity of platform construction, and from the perspective of management practices, focusing on analyzing construction models, operational management, achievement attribution, and profits distribution, as well as other critical issues in platform construction.Results:Hospitals and enterprises agreed on the cooperation and co-construction model by signing an agreement. The management committee system and the centre director responsibility system were important operation and management mechanisms. The intellectual property rights of the outcomes generated by the cooperative R&D based on the joint R&D platform were co-owned by the cooperative parties. Data security, close communication, and high-quality research output were the critical issues for the sustainable cooperation between hospitals and enterprises. At the same time, this article proposed optimized management measures to address existing problems in the cooperation of the hospital-enterprise joint R&D platform.Conclusions:The hospital-enterprise joint R&D platform, as a new model of innovative collaboration between hospitals and businesses, held significant importance for tackling ″bottleneck″ technologies in medical science, the implementation of medical scientific and technological outcomes, and the cultivation of interdisciplinary talents.


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