1.Integrated evidence chain (Eff-iEC) based effectiveness evaluation of a multifunctional traditional Chinese medicine formula: Taking Xiaoyao San as an example
Caiping HE ; Ye LUO ; Zhiqi LI ; Haocheng YANG ; Lu LIU ; Yingjie XU ; Xiaoyan CHEN ; Siqi HUANG ; Jincai WEN ; Xiaoyan ZHAN ; Zhaofang BAI ; Xu ZHAO ; Xiaohe XIAO
Science of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;4(1):96-103
The study focuses on the concept of multifunctional traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formulas and aims to evaluate the efficacy of the classical formula Xiaoyao San (逍遥散). Study employs the integrated evidence chain (Eff-iEC) method to organize, integrate, and evaluate its therapeutic efficacy in treating different diseases with the same therapy, and to investigate the feasibility of using Eff-iEC to evaluate the multifunctionality of TCM formulas. The evaluation covered Xiaoyao San's therapeutic effects on depression, premenstrual syndrome, chronic hepatitis, irritable bowel syndrome, dyspepsia, and menopausal syndrome. Concurrently, the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) system was used for evaluation, and authoritative medical documents were incorporated to corroborate the recognition of Xiaoyao San within the medical community. Depression and menopausal syndrome received higher ratings than other conditions in the Eff-iEC, GRADE, and Medical Community Recognition assessments. The Eff-iEC evidence grade for Xiaoyao San was rated as "High" or above for chronic hepatitis, irritable bowel syndrome, dyspepsia, and menopausal syndrome. Premenstrual syndrome received a "Moderate +" rating. The GRADE evidence level was "Low-〇〇⨁⨁" for depression, premenstrual syndrome, and chronic hepatitis; "Moderate-〇⨁⨁⨁" for dyspepsia and menopausal syndrome; and "Very Low-〇〇〇⨁" for irritable bowel syndrome. Depression and menopausal syndrome had the highest inclusion frequency, appearing in all 4 categories. Premenstrual syndrome, chronic hepatitis, and dyspepsia are not recommended in Western medical guidelines, but they are included in TCM guidelines, the China National Basic Medical Insurance Drug List, and the China National Essential Drug List. Irritable bowel syndrome appears only in the China National Basic Medical Insurance Drug List and China National Essential Drug List. The evaluation results obtained using the Eff-iEC method align with Medical Community Recognition, providing an objective and comprehensive assessment of Xiaoyao San's efficacy. The findings suggest that Xiaoyao San has strong evidence for treating depression and menopausal syndrome. However, further experimental and clinical trials are needed to assess its efficacy in treating premenstrual syndrome, chronic hepatitis, irritable bowel syndrome, and dyspepsia. These results support the clinical efficacy and rational use of Xiaoyao San, expand the application scope of the Eff-iEC method, and offer valuable insights and methodological references for the comparative evaluation of multifunctional TCM formulas.
2.Clinical efficacy study of Huolong Guan comprehensive acupuncture in postoperative pain of patients with knee arthralgia of liver-kidney deficiency type
Xuemei DAI ; Wei WEI ; Caiping SHEN ; Cuicui WANG ; Zeqing HUANG ; Zhenqiu CHEN
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(23):3652-3658
Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of fire dragon pot comprehensive therapy in patients with knee paralysis due to liver and kidney deficiency following total knee arthroplasty(TKA).Methods A total of 114 patients undergoing unilateral TKA were randomly assigned to two groups using a random number table.The control group(n=57)received standard enhanced recovery after surgery(ERAS)nursing care,while the intervention group(n=57)received high-frequency general massage(HGM)therapy in addition to the standard ERAS protocol.Outcomes including visual analogue scale(VAS)scores,Hamilton Anxiety Scale(HAMA)scores,Hospital for Special Surgery(HSS)knee scores,and serum levels of inflammatory markers[C-reactive protein(CRP),neutrophil count(NE),and lymphocyte count(LY)]were compared between the two groups.Results Compared with the control group,the intervention group exhibited significantly lower VAS scores at 3 days postoperatively and at discharge,reduced HAMA scores from the preoperative period through 3 days after surgery,improved HSS scores[specifically in pain,function,range of motion,stability,and total score]at 2 weeks postoperatively,and more pronounced improvements in inflammatory markers,including lower levels of CRP and NE and higher LY levels(all P<0.05).Conclusion The comprehensive moxibustion therapy using Huolongjar effectively alleviates postoperative pain following TKA,enhances joint function,reduces anxiety levels,and mitigates inflammatory responses.This intervention is safe,simple to administer,and holds promise for clinical application and wider dissemination.
3.Clinical efficacy study of Huolong Guan comprehensive acupuncture in postoperative pain of patients with knee arthralgia of liver-kidney deficiency type
Xuemei DAI ; Wei WEI ; Caiping SHEN ; Cuicui WANG ; Zeqing HUANG ; Zhenqiu CHEN
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(23):3652-3658
Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of fire dragon pot comprehensive therapy in patients with knee paralysis due to liver and kidney deficiency following total knee arthroplasty(TKA).Methods A total of 114 patients undergoing unilateral TKA were randomly assigned to two groups using a random number table.The control group(n=57)received standard enhanced recovery after surgery(ERAS)nursing care,while the intervention group(n=57)received high-frequency general massage(HGM)therapy in addition to the standard ERAS protocol.Outcomes including visual analogue scale(VAS)scores,Hamilton Anxiety Scale(HAMA)scores,Hospital for Special Surgery(HSS)knee scores,and serum levels of inflammatory markers[C-reactive protein(CRP),neutrophil count(NE),and lymphocyte count(LY)]were compared between the two groups.Results Compared with the control group,the intervention group exhibited significantly lower VAS scores at 3 days postoperatively and at discharge,reduced HAMA scores from the preoperative period through 3 days after surgery,improved HSS scores[specifically in pain,function,range of motion,stability,and total score]at 2 weeks postoperatively,and more pronounced improvements in inflammatory markers,including lower levels of CRP and NE and higher LY levels(all P<0.05).Conclusion The comprehensive moxibustion therapy using Huolongjar effectively alleviates postoperative pain following TKA,enhances joint function,reduces anxiety levels,and mitigates inflammatory responses.This intervention is safe,simple to administer,and holds promise for clinical application and wider dissemination.
4.Corrective effect of 3D printed scoliosis orthoses
Wenqiang YU ; Yutong HOU ; Chenglan HUANG ; Yunxiao YANG ; Dezhi LU ; Caiping WANG ; Jinwu WANG
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2023;29(4):390-395
ObjectiveTo investigate the in-brace and short-term correction of 3D-printed scoliosis orthoses. MethodsFrom July to December 2021, 36 patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis from Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine were selected to complete full-length radiographs of the spine before and immediately after wearing the orthosis. They wore the orthosis more than 20 hours a day, and took radiographs six months later. Cobb angle was calculated. They were assessed with Chinese version of the Scoliosis Research Society's outcomes instrument 22 (SRS-22) before wearing and six months follow-up. ResultsThe mean Cobb angle was (22.10±6.29)° before wearing, and it was (7.85±10.90)° immediately after wearing (t = 4.775, P < 0.01) and (14.33±0.74)° six months follow-up (t = 4.189, P < 0.01). The score of functional status of SRS-22 increased six months follow-up (Z = -2.676, P < 0.01). The Cobb angle immediately after wearing correlated with the Cobb angle six months follow-up (r = 0.826, P < 0.05). Conclusion3D-printed scoliosis orthoses can correct the scoliosis satisfactorily, in-brace and in short-term.
5.Efficiency and safety of endoscopic therapy for early esophageal cancer and precancerous lesions with length more than 5 cm
Yangyang CHEN ; Yahua CHEN ; Shishun ZHONG ; Xinxiang HUANG ; Shiqian LAN ; Jianmin GUO ; Zicheng HUANG ; Caiping LI ; Yin LIN ; Wei LIANG
Chinese Journal of Digestive Endoscopy 2018;35(11):842-846
Objective To compare the effectiveness and safety of endoscopic submucosal dissection ( ESD) with endoscopic piecemeal mucosal resection ( EPMR) for early esophageal cancer and precancerous lesions with length more than 5 cm. Methods A retrospective analysis was performed on data of 85 patients diagnosed as early esophageal cancer and precancerous lesions with length more than 5 cm in Fujian Medical Association of Early Esophageal Carcinoma from January 2012 to July 2017. The patients were divided into ESD group (52 cases) and EPMR group (33 cases), and the effectiveness and safety between the two groups were compared. Results There was no significant difference on the complete resection rate between the two groups[86. 5% (45/52) VS 87. 9% (29/33), P>0. 05]. The operative time (58. 53±30. 50 min VS 32. 06±9. 12 min), postoperative fasting time (4. 18±1. 30 d VS 3. 67±0. 96 d), postoperative hospital-stay time (7. 45±2. 44 d VS 6. 54±1. 73 d), and postoperative antibiotics using time (3. 48±2. 33 d VS 1. 96±2. 20 d) in ESD group were higher than those in EPMR group (all P<0. 05). There were no significant difference in the rate of intraoperative complication and short-term postoperative complication, such as fever, chest pain, and postoperative bleeding, between the two groups ( all P>0. 05 ) . But the postoperative stricture rate of ESD group was higher than that of EPMR group[23. 1% (12/52) VS 6. 1%(2/33), P<0. 05]. During the follow-up of 3-63 months, 5 cases recurred in ESD group and 1 case in EPMR group, with no significant difference ( P>0. 05). Conclusion ESD and EPMR have equivalent efficacy and safety on the treatment of early esophageal cancer and precancerous lesion. EPMR has a shorter operative time, lower rate of post-operative stricture, and is easier to master.
7.Relationship between ANXA1 and recurrence and metastasis of malignant tumors
Caiping SUN ; Liming HUANG ; Chaoyang XU ; Jianfang WANG
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2017;24(2):307-309
Malignant neoplasm recurrence is the most important prognostic factor for patients.Looking for tar-get gene is an important part of cancer research.Annexin Ⅰ (ANXA1 )is to be discovered in the seventies century, composition by 13 calcium -phospholipid binding proteins annexin superfamily members of the first molecules. ANXA1 expressed in a variety of malignant tumors,ANXA1 expression levels were significantly reduced or absent in most tumor tissues.The study found that changed ANXA1 expression in tumor cells may have a causal relationship with the malignant phenotype of tumor cells.This paper aims to investigate the relationship between annexin Ⅰ and malignant neoplasm metastasis.
8.Psychological intervention combined with hydrotalcite in treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease clinical research
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2017;37(7):286-287
Objective To study the psychological intervention combined with hydrotalcite in treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease clinical effect.Methods 100 patients with gastroesophageal reflux in our hospital from February 2015 to October 2016 were selected as the research object in this study.They were randomly divided into the control group and the experimental group, each group was divided into two groups.The control group of hydrotalcite in treatment of chewing, oral.The patients in the experimental group received psychological intervention on the basis of hydrotalcite treatment, strengthen the communication with patients, patients understand the inner confusion, eliminate the patient anxiety and discomfort, improve the treatment compliance of patients.Comparative analysis of the experimental group and control group of patients with treatment effect.Results After treatment, 50 patients in the experimental group, the total effective number of cases of clinical symptoms was improved in all cases, the effective rate of treatment was 92%, and the number of effective cases of electronic gastroscope mucosal repair was 47 cases, the effective rate was.In the control group of 50 cases, the total effective number of cases of clinical symptoms was improved in 40 cases, the effective rate of treatment was 80%, and the number of effective cases of electronic gastroscope mucosal repair was 41 cases, the effective rate was about 82%.The effective rate of the experimental group was significantly higher than that of the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion Psychological intervention combined with hydrotalcite in treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease has good clinical effect, can improve the therapeutic effect in a certain extent, with further clinical promotion and application significance.
9.Design improvement and application of transfer trolley for collection and distribution in central sterile supply department
Ping HUANG ; Dengxiu CAO ; Mali ZHAO ; Caiping SONG
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2017;38(4):51-53
Objective To modify the existed transfer trolley for collection and distribution so as to enhance cleaning and disinfection.Methods The existed transfer trolley was added with an intake pipe,a spray nozzle,a drilled divider,a drainage pipe and etc for perfusion rinse,and equipped with auxiliary mechanisms such as a protective support and preserver.Omnidirectional cleaning and disinfection of the trolley were executed by the intake pipe,nozzle and high-pressure irrigation machine.Results The trolley prevented the disinfection solution from spitting,ensured the safety of the staff and environment,and had the qualified rate of disinfection being 100%.Conclusion The modified transfer trolley gains advantages in environmental protection,energy saving and practicability,and thus is worthy promoting clinically.
10.Association between helicobacter pylori infection and dyslipidemia in different gender population
Yan ZHANG ; Caiping LI ; Xiaoyan HUANG ; Yingjun DING ; Cuntai ZHANG
Journal of Chinese Physician 2015;17(9):1316-1319,1324
Objective To assess the association between helicobacter pylori (HP) infection and dyslipidemia in different gender population.Methods We conducted cross-sectional analysis using data of 1921 cases of demographic characteristics,anthropometry,life style,lipid profile,etc.,from the subjects who received health examination from January 2010 to June 2012 in Department of Geriatrics,Tongji Hospital.Diagnosis of HP infection was achieved by using 14C-Urea Breath Test (14C-UBT).The participants were divided into HP infection positive group and HP infection negative group by 14C-UBT.Results In female subjects,the levels of total cholesterol/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (TC/HDL-c) were higher in HP positive group than HP negative group (P < 0.05),but there was no obvious difference between the levels of low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c) in HP positive group and HP negative group.However,in the male subjects,the levels of LDL-c and TC/HDL-c were significantly increased in HP positive group than HP negative group (P < 0.05).HP positive group had a greater risk for high TC/HDL-c both in female and male subjects.In female subjects,the risk for high TC/HDL-c in HP positive group was 1.90 times of that in HP negative group (95% CI,1.06 ~ 3.38).In male subjects,the risk for high TC/HDLc in HP positive group was 1.56 times of that in HP negative group (95% CI,1.21 ~ 2.00).But only in male subjects,the risk for high LDL-c in HP positive group was 2.33 times of that in HP negative group (95 % CI,1.34 ~ 4.06).Conclusions We observed that HP infection was probability associated with dyslipidemia.

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