1.Historical Evolution and Modern Clinical Application of Huoxiang Zhengqisan
Weilu NIU ; Mengjie YANG ; Chengqi LYU ; Cuicui SHEN ; Congcong LI ; Huangchao JIA ; Liyun WANG ; Xuewei LIU ; Mingsan MIAO ; Xiaomeng WANG ; Yawei YAN ; Chunyong LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(21):156-167
In this study, bibliometric methods were used to systematically investigate the name and origin, the evolution of prescription composition, dose evolution, origin and processing method, decoction method, ancient application, modified application, modern application and other information of Huoxiang Zhengqisan. After research, Huoxiang Zhengqisan, also known as Huoxiang Zhengqitang, was first recorded in Taiping Huimin Hejijufang. The original formula is composed of 41.3 g of Arecae Pericarpium, 41.3 g of Angelicae Dahuricae Radix, 41.3 g of Perilla frutescens(actually Perillae Folium), 41.3 g of Poria, 82.6 g of Pinelliae Rhizoma, 82.6 g of Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, 82.6 g of Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium(actually Citri Exocarpium Rubbum), 82.6 g of Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex, 82.6 g of Platycodonis Radix, 123.9 g of Pogostemonis Herba, and 103.25 g of Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma. In this formula, Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex is processed according to the specifications for ginger-processed products, Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma is processed according to the specifications for stir-fried products, and other herbs are used in their raw products. The botanical sources of the herbs are consistent with the 2020 edition of Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China. The above herbs are ground into a fine powder with a particle size passing through a No. 5 sieve. For each dose, take 8.26 g of the powdered formula, add 300 mL of water, along with 3 g of Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens and 3 g of Jujubae Fructus, and decoct until reduced to 140 mL. The decoction should be administered hot, with three times daily. To induce sweating, the patient should be kept warm under a quilt, and an additional dose should be prepared and taken if needed. This formula is traditionally used to relieve the exterior and resolve dampness, regulate Qi and harmonize the middle, which is mainly used to treat a series of diseases of digestive and respiratory systems. However, potential adverse reactions, including allergies, purpura and disulfiram-like reactions, should be considered during clinical use. Huoxiang Zhengqisan features a rational composition, extensive clinical application, and strong potential for further research and development.
2.Historical Evolution and Modern Clinical Application of Huoxiang Zhengqisan
Weilu NIU ; Mengjie YANG ; Chengqi LYU ; Cuicui SHEN ; Congcong LI ; Huangchao JIA ; Liyun WANG ; Xuewei LIU ; Mingsan MIAO ; Xiaomeng WANG ; Yawei YAN ; Chunyong LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(21):156-167
In this study, bibliometric methods were used to systematically investigate the name and origin, the evolution of prescription composition, dose evolution, origin and processing method, decoction method, ancient application, modified application, modern application and other information of Huoxiang Zhengqisan. After research, Huoxiang Zhengqisan, also known as Huoxiang Zhengqitang, was first recorded in Taiping Huimin Hejijufang. The original formula is composed of 41.3 g of Arecae Pericarpium, 41.3 g of Angelicae Dahuricae Radix, 41.3 g of Perilla frutescens(actually Perillae Folium), 41.3 g of Poria, 82.6 g of Pinelliae Rhizoma, 82.6 g of Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, 82.6 g of Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium(actually Citri Exocarpium Rubbum), 82.6 g of Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex, 82.6 g of Platycodonis Radix, 123.9 g of Pogostemonis Herba, and 103.25 g of Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma. In this formula, Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex is processed according to the specifications for ginger-processed products, Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma is processed according to the specifications for stir-fried products, and other herbs are used in their raw products. The botanical sources of the herbs are consistent with the 2020 edition of Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China. The above herbs are ground into a fine powder with a particle size passing through a No. 5 sieve. For each dose, take 8.26 g of the powdered formula, add 300 mL of water, along with 3 g of Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens and 3 g of Jujubae Fructus, and decoct until reduced to 140 mL. The decoction should be administered hot, with three times daily. To induce sweating, the patient should be kept warm under a quilt, and an additional dose should be prepared and taken if needed. This formula is traditionally used to relieve the exterior and resolve dampness, regulate Qi and harmonize the middle, which is mainly used to treat a series of diseases of digestive and respiratory systems. However, potential adverse reactions, including allergies, purpura and disulfiram-like reactions, should be considered during clinical use. Huoxiang Zhengqisan features a rational composition, extensive clinical application, and strong potential for further research and development.
3.Challenges and strategies for clinical treatment of low-level viremia in chronic hepatitis B patients
Huilin GAN ; Cuicui SHI ; Guangming LI
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(4):736-741
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a global public health issue, affecting the health of 250 million people worldwide. Despite the significant progress in antiviral therapy for HBV, some patients still experience low-level viremia (LLV) after receiving antiviral therapy and fail to achieve viral clearance, with an HBV DNA load remaining at a relatively low level of 20 — 2 000 IU/mL. LLV is often caused by multiple factors such as the high stability of the virus, the difficulty in clearing the virus with antiviral drugs, host immune factors, and drug resistance, which increase the difficulties in antiviral therapy. In addition, LLV can also cause liver damage, which may eventually progress to severe outcomes such as hepatocellular carcinoma. This article reviews LLV in hepatitis B in terms of diagnosis, influencing factors, clinical significance, and treatment strategies.
4.Clinical Values of Combined Detection of SerumCystatin C, β2-Microglobulin, and Urine Transferrin in Diagnosing Early Primary Glomerulonephritis
Xueqi ZHANG ; Xueying BAO ; Cuicui WU ; Binxian LI ; Mingcheng LI
Annals of Laboratory Medicine 2025;45(3):329-333
Despite primary glomerulonephritis (PGN) being a leading cause of chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease, specific and sensitive biomarkers for the early detection and monitoring of this condition are lacking. We evaluated the value of the combined detection of serum cystatin C (CYSC), β2-microglobulin (β2-MG), and urine transferrin (TRF) for diagnosing early-stage PGN. From May 2021 to May 2023, we enrolled 105 patients in our hospital as the observation group and 50 healthy volunteers as the control group. Their serum expression levels of CYSC, β2-MG, and TRF were evaluated. We plotted separate ROC curves and calculated the area under the curve (AUC) values of CYSC, β2-MG, and TRF to assess their diagnostic performance in PGN. The levels of CYSC, β2-MG, and TRF were significantly higher (P < 0.05) in the observation group than in the healthy control group. CYSC, β2-MG, and TRF were expressed at significantly higher levels in G2, G3a, and G3b of PGN than in G1. The combined use of CYSC, β2-MG, and TRF as biomarkers could significantly improve the early diagnosis and monitoring of PGN and may lead to better patient outcomes by facilitating earlier intervention and treatment strategies.
5.Analysis of surveillance results of water-borne endemic fluorosis in Anhui Province from 2019 to 2022
Chen YU ; Xian XU ; Cuicui TIAN ; Zijian LIU ; Xuechun LU ; Tao ZHANG ; Weidong LI
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2025;44(1):17-20
Objective:To investigate the current situation of water-borne endemic fluorosis in Anhui Province, and provide basic data for the adjusting the prevention and control measures.Methods:Using cross-sectional survey method, all villages in the water-borne endemic fluorosis areas were investigated in Anhui Province from 2019 to 2022. In water-borne endemic fluorosis village, the situation of water improvement project and the fluoride level of drinking water were investigated, and dental fluorosis of all children aged 8 - 12 was examined. The criteria for determining the achievement of control targets for water-borne endemic fluorosis in affected counties were based on the "Evaluation Measures for Control and Elimination of Key Endemic Diseases (2019 Edition)".Results:From 2019 to 2022, the rate of water improvement village in water-borne endemic fluorosis areas were 88.47% (1 527/1 726), 100% (1 726/1 726), 100% (1 726/1 726) and 100% (1 726/1 726), respectively. The qualified proportion of water fluoride in water-borne endemic fluorosis villages was 33.84% (584/1 726), 63.09% (1 089/1 726), 70.74% (1 221/1 726) and 74.33% (1 283/1 726), respectively. The prevalence rates of dental fluorosis in children aged 8 - 12 were 25.48% (45 461/178 440), 15.78% (27 959/177 200), 13.68% (23 505/171 880) and 12.66% (23 315/184 200), respectively. The proportion of affected counties that had achieved the control target of water-borne endemic fluorosis was 16% (4/25), 60% (15/25), 36% (9/25) and 40% (10/25), respectively.Conclusions:The water-borne endemic fluorosis areas in Anhui Province have improved the water fluoride qualification rate and reduced the incidence of fluorosis in children through prevention and control measures such as water improvement and fluoride reduction. However, the prevention and control efforts in key areas and counties need to be further improved.
6.Current status and influencing factors of thriving at work in orthopedic nurses
Cuicui LI ; Jing HU ; Dan ZHONG ; Miaomiao ZHANG ; Jingyi LI ; Hui LI
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2025;31(31):4281-4286
Objective:To explore the current state of thriving at work among orthopedic nurses and analyze its influencing factors, so as to provide a basis for nursing administrators to promote the development of orthopedic nurses.Methods:Convenience sampling was used to select 469 orthopedic nurses from the Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University from January to February 2025 as research subjects. The General Information Questionnaire, Thriving at Work Scale (TWS), Leisure Crafting Scale (LCS), and General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES) were used to investigate general information, thriving at work, leisure crafting, and self-efficacy. Pearson correlation analysis was employed to investigate the correlation between orthopedic nurses' thriving at work, leisure crafting, and general efficacy. Multiple linear regression was used to analyze the factors influencing the thriving at work of orthopedic nurses.Results:A total of 469 questionnaires were distributed, with 442 valid responses collected, with a valid response rate of 94.24%. The TWS score of orthopedic nurses was (35.70±5.20). Pearson correlation analysis revealed that scores on TWS were positively correlated with scores on both LCS and GSES ( r=0.593, 0.569; P<0.01). Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that being an only child, liking nursing work, interest in the nursing profession, leisure crafting, and general self-efficacy were factors influencing the thriving at work of orthopedic nurses ( P<0.05) . Conclusions:The thriving at work of orthopedic nurses is at a moderate level. Orthopedic nurses who are only children, the better the leisure crafting and general self-efficacy of orthopedic nurses have the higher their thriving at work. Orthopedic nursing managers should provide a supportive environment to enhance orthopedic nurses' intrinsic motivation, thereby promoting their thriving at work.
7.Clinical application value of nutritional control status score combined with prognostic nutritional index in evaluating the risk of anemia in elderly colorectal cancer patients
Cuicui WANG ; Wantong QIAO ; Junying YAO ; Qian LI ; Weige GAO ; Min FAN
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(17):2696-2704
Objective This study aimed to assess the clinical utility of combining the Controlling Nutri-tional Status(CONUT)score with the Prognostic Nutritional Index(PNI)for evaluating anemia risk in elderly colorectal cancer patients and to establish a risk prediction model.Methods A total of 661 elderly colorectal cancer patients treated at Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region People's Hospital from July 2018 to March 2025 were included in this retrospective study.Patients were categorized into anemic and non-anemic groups and randomly assigned to a training set and validation set at a 7:3 ratio.The XGBoost algorithm was applied to develop a predictive model for anemia risk,and its performance was assessed using the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve.SHAP value visualization,and other methods.Results Among the 661 patients,257(38.9%)were diagnosed with anemia.Compared with the non-anemic group,patients in the anemic group had significantly lower levels of PNI and albumin,but higher CONUT scores and blood urea nitrogen levels.Additionally,the anemic group had higher proportions of tumor diameter≥5 cm,poorly differentiated tumors,and stage Ⅲ-Ⅳ disease(all P<0.05).The XGBoost model demonstrated good discriminatory ability,with an AUC of 0.897(95%CI:0.868~0.925).SHAP value analysis identified PNI,CONUT score,albumin,blood urea nitrogen,TNM stage,tumor differentiation,and tumor size as major contributing variables.PNI and albumin were protective factors,whereas CONUT score,blood urea nitrogen,and tumor-related features were risk factors.Conclusion Nutritional indicators such as PNI and CONUT score,along with tumor characteristics,can effectively predict the risk of anemia in elderly patients with colorectal cancer.The XGBoost-based predictive model demonstrates high discriminatory power and good inter-pretability,providing valuable support for early screening of high-risk patients and guiding individualized nutri-tional interventions and anemia management.
8.Role of Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway in attenuation of endotoxin-induced acute lung injury by hydromorphone and relationship with Golgi apparatus stress in mice
Shaona LI ; Yexiang XU ; Cuicui LIU ; Wei FENG ; Yanting WANG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2025;45(5):597-602
Objective:To evaluate the role of nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2)/heme oxygenase (HO-1) signaling pathway in the attenuation of endotoxin-induced acute lung injury (ALI) by hydromorphone and the relationship with Golgi apparatus stress (GA stress) in mice.Methods:Eighteen SPF wild-type (WT) and 18 Nrf2 knockout (Nrf2 KO) male C57BL/6J mice, aged 6-8 weeks, weighing 18-20 g, were divided into 3 groups ( n=6 each) using a random number table method: control groups (WT+ Con group, Nrf2 KO+ Con group), ALI groups (WT+ ALI group, Nrf2 KO+ ALI group) and ALI+ hydromorphone groups (WT+ ALI+ HM group, Nrf2 KO+ ALI+ HM group). ALI was induced by injecting lipopolysaccharide (LPS) 15 mg/kg via the tail vein in anesthetized animals. Hydromorphone 120 μg was intraperitoneally injected at 15 min before LPS injection in WT+ ALI+ HM group and Nrf2 KO+ ALI+ HM group, and the equal volume of normal saline was given instead in control groups. The animals were sacrificed after anesthesia at 12 h after LPS injection, and lung tissues were obtained for examination of the pathological changes which were scored and Golgi ultrastructure (with a transmission electron microscope) and for determination of the content of malondialdehyde (MDA), activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD), and expression of Nrf2, HO-1 and Golgi stress-related markers (Golgi matrix protein 130 [GM130], Golgi autoantigen 97 kDa [Golgin-97], ATPase secretory pathway Ca 2+ Transporting 1 [ATP2C1], Golgi phosphoprotein 3 [GOLPH3]) (by Western blot). Results:Compared with WT+ Con group and Nrf2 KO+ Con group, the lung injury scores and content of MDA were significantly increased, the activity of SOD was decreased, the expression of GM130, Golgin-97 and ATP2C1 was down-regulated, the expression of GOLPH3 was up-regulated ( P<0.05), no significant changes were found in the expression of Nrf2 and HO-1 ( P>0.05), and the damage to the Golgi apparatus was aggravated in WT+ ALI group and Nrf2 KO+ ALI group. Compared with WT+ ALI group, the lung injury scores and content of MDA were significantly decreased, the activity of SOD was increased, the expression of Nrf2, HO-1, GM130, Golgin-97 and ATP2C1 was up-regulated, the expression of GOLPH3 was down-regulated ( P<0.05), and the damage to the Golgi apparatus was significantly attenuated in WT+ ALI+ HM group. Compared with Nrf2 KO+ ALI group, the lung injury scores were significantly decreased, and the activity of SOD was increased ( P<0.05), no significant changes were found in the content of MDA and expression of Nrf2, HO-1, GM130, Golgin-97, ATP2C1 and GOLPH3 ( P>0.05), and no significant reduction in the damage to the Golgi apparatus was found in Nrf2 KO+ ALI+ HM group. Compared with WT+ ALI+ HM group, the lung injury scores and content of MDA were significantly increased, the activity of SOD was decreased, the expression of Nrf2, HO-1, GM130, Golgin-97 and ATP2C1 was down-regulated, the expression of GOLPH3 was up-regulated ( P<0.05), and the damage to the Golgi apparatus was aggravated in Nrf2 KO+ ALI+ HM group. Conclusions:Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway is involved in the attenuation of endotoxin-induced ALI by hydromorphone, and it is associated with the inhibition of Golgi stress.
9.Comparative study on the resistance of phage and bacteria indicative of the disinfection effect on object surfaces
Cuicui MA ; Qi ZHANG ; Ying TONG ; Li YU ; Qiongqiong FANG ; Baoying ZHANG ; Jin SHEN
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;59(10):1703-1707
Objective:To investigate the differences in resistance to chemical disinfectants between bacteriophage Phi-X174 and disinfection effect indicator microorganisms, Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Methods:Three commonly used disinfectants, including chlorine-containing disinfectants, alcohol-based disinfectants and quaternary ammonium salt disinfectants, were selected to analyze the differences in resistance of phage Phi-X174, Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli by using the quantitative sterilization test of suspension. Results:The 250 mg/L sodium dichloroisocyanurate solution treated for 10 minutes yielded log reduction values of 3.39, 7.25 and 7.37 against phage Phi-X174, Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli respectively. The 40% ethanol for 1 minute yielded log reduction values of 0.03, 2.46 and 7.30 against phage Phi-X174, Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, respectively. The 100 mg/L benzalkonium chloride for 10 minutes yielded log reduction values of 1.41, 6.84 and 0.93 for phage Phi-X174, Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, respectively. Conclusion:Phage Phi-X174 has stronger resistance to chlorine-containing disinfectants and alcohol-based disinfectants than Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Its resistance to quaternary ammonium salt disinfectants is between that of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli.
10.Research Progress in the Mechanism of Shaoyao Decoction in Regulating Cytokines for the Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis
Cuicui LIU ; Peng'an YAN ; Xi CUI ; Qinqin LIU ; Hanghang LI ; Rui ZHAI ; Shuxun SHI
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(10):179-184
Ulcerative colitis(UC)is a recurrent,chronic,nonspecific inflammatory bowel disease.Shaoyao Decoction has shown good efficacy in the treatment of UC,which mainly regulates the balance of cytokines to achieve the purpose of treating UC.This article reviewed the research progress in the mechanism of Shaoyao Decoction in the treatment of UC from two aspects of pro-inflammatory cytokines and anti-inflammatory cytokines.Research has shown that Shaoyao Decoction can regulate the body's immune response,alleviate intestinal inflammation,protect the intestinal mucosal barrier,restore normal structure and function of the colon mucosa through pro-inflammatory cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor-α,interferon-γ,interleukin(IL)-1β,IL-6,IL-8,IL-17,and anti-inflammatory cytokines such as transforming growth factor-β,IL-4,IL-10,IL-13,which can provide reference for UC related mechanism research and clinical treatment.

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