1.External application of traditional Chinese medicine in combination with three-step analgesic ladder therapy for cancer-induced bone pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Fei WANG ; Guihua LAI ; Fang ZHOU ; Duorui NIE ; Xiongtao CHENG ; Yue WANG ; Jianxiong CAO
Digital Chinese Medicine 2025;8(1):59-75
[Objective] :
To systematically evaluate the overall efficacy of external application of traditional Chinese medicine (EA-TCM) in combination with oral three-step analgesic ladder therapy for patients suffering from cancer-induced bone pain (CIBP).
[Methods] :
We conducted a literature search of randomized controlled trials on the combination of EA-TCM and three-step analgesic ladder therapy for CIBP across ten databases and two registration systems. It included four Chinese databases [Chinese Biomedical Literature Database (SinoMed), China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Database, and China Science and Technology Journal Database (VIP) ], six English databases (Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, PubMed, Cochrane Library, and OpenGrey), and two registration systems (Chinese Clinical Trial Registry and ClinicalTrials.gov). The timeframe for the literature search extended from the inception of each database to December 31, 2023. Meta-analysis was performed using RevMan (v5.4.1), and the outcome indicators (pain relief rate, analgesic duration, quality of life, pain intensity, breakthrough pain frequency, and adverse reactions) were graded using GRADE profiler (v3.6).
[Results] :
According to the established inclusion and exclusion criteria, a total of 43 studies was deemed eligible, involving 3 142 participants with CIBP. The results of meta-analysis showed that compared with oral three-step analgesic ladder therapy alone, the combined therapy of EA-TCM and three-step analgesic ladder has a significant improvement in pain relief rate [risk ratio (RR) = 1.32, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.24 to 1.41, P < 0.000 01], analgesic duration [mean difference (MD) = 1.33, 95% CI: 0.97 to 1.69, P < 0.000 01], and quality of life (MD = 5.66, 95% CI: 4.88 to 6.44, P < 0.000 01). Furthermore, the combined therapy significantly reduced pain intensity (MD = – 1.00, 95% CI: – 1.19 to – 0.80, P < 0.000 01), breakthrough pain frequency (MD = – 0.43, 95% CI: – 0.51 to – 0.36, P < 0.000 01), and adverse reactions (RR = 0.60, 95% CI: 0.53 to 0.68, P < 0.000 01) in CIBP patients. Based on the GRADE assessment, the level of evidence varied from low to moderate.
[Conclusion]
EA-TCM combined with the three-step analgesic ladder therapy can effectively alleviate pain symptoms in patients with CIBP and improve their quality of life. Additionally, the EA-TCM can effectively reduce the incidence of adverse reactions associated with three-step analgesic therapy.
2.Treatment response to nucleos(t)ide analogs in chronic hepatitis B with mildly elevated alanine aminotransferase: Letter to the editor on “Antiviral therapy for chronic hepatitis B with mildly elevated aminotransferase: A rollover study from the TORCH-B trial”
Jian WANG ; Fei CAO ; Chuanwu ZHU ; Chao WU ; Rui HUANG
Clinical and Molecular Hepatology 2025;31(2):e140-e142
3.Treatment response to nucleos(t)ide analogs in chronic hepatitis B with mildly elevated alanine aminotransferase: Letter to the editor on “Antiviral therapy for chronic hepatitis B with mildly elevated aminotransferase: A rollover study from the TORCH-B trial”
Jian WANG ; Fei CAO ; Chuanwu ZHU ; Chao WU ; Rui HUANG
Clinical and Molecular Hepatology 2025;31(2):e140-e142
4.Treatment response to nucleos(t)ide analogs in chronic hepatitis B with mildly elevated alanine aminotransferase: Letter to the editor on “Antiviral therapy for chronic hepatitis B with mildly elevated aminotransferase: A rollover study from the TORCH-B trial”
Jian WANG ; Fei CAO ; Chuanwu ZHU ; Chao WU ; Rui HUANG
Clinical and Molecular Hepatology 2025;31(2):e140-e142
5.Exploration of the comprehensive management practice pathway for long-term prescription medications in psychiatry
Mengxi NIU ; Pengfei LI ; Xue WANG ; Shanshan LIU ; Yanxiang CAO ; Hongyan ZHUANG ; Hu WANG ; Li BAI ; Huawei LI ; Fei PAN ; Sha SHA ; Qing’e ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2025;36(19):2366-2371
OBJECTIVE To explore comprehensive management and potential issues associated with long-term prescriptions medications of psychiatry, in order to provide a reference for the comprehensive management of long-term prescriptions of psychiatry in psychiatric hospitals and other medical institutions’ pharmacies. METHODS Starting from the applicable principles for long-term prescriptions of psychiatry, this study introduced the standardized assessment and precautions before issuing long-term prescriptions, the formulation and adjustment of the drug list, as well as the rational management of the long-term prescriptions. It also analyzed potential issues that may arise in the comprehensive management of long-term prescription medications and proposed corresponding countermeasures and suggestions. RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS Prior to initiating long-term prescriptions, a standardized assessment should be conducted on patients from the aspects of their psychiatric condition and long-term potential risk factors, pharmacological treatment plans and other non-pharmacological therapies, physical illnesses. Additionally, healthcare providers should fulfill their obligation to inform patients or their family members. The comprehensive management of long-term prescription medications should be jointly established and improved by multiple departments, and the formulation of drug catalogs should avoid including drugs with potential social harm or medication risks while complying with policy requirements. Furthermore, measures such as adding special identifiers to long-term prescriptions, providing patients with reminders about (No.YGLX202537) prescription expiration, or offering online consultations can also effectively enhance the rationality of medication use under long-term prescriptions. Currently, the implementation of long-term prescriptions in psychiatry remains challenged by inconsistencies in prescription duration, incomplete coverage of diagnostic categories, poor patient adherence, and the risk of deviation in clinical assessments. In this regard, measures such as collaborating with multiple departments to strengthen long-term prescription information management, providing matching pharmaceutical services, ensuring the quality and rationality of long-term prescription implementation, and using modern methods to screen high-risk patients can be taken to improve patient medication compliance and safety.
6.Association between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and depression: A systematic review and Meta-analysis
Shudi LI ; Shuaibing CAO ; Mingyu BA ; Suling LI ; Fei DUAN ; Baoping LU
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(9):1795-1801
ObjectiveTo systematically review the association between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and depression, and to provide a basis for synergistic management in clinical practice. MethodsThis study was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines, with the PROSPERO registration number of CRD42023482013. PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CNKI, Wanfang Data, VIP, and CBM were searched for articles on the association between NAFLD and depression published up to November 1, 2024. The articles were screened according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, and related data were extracted. RevMan 5.3 was used to perform the Meta-analysis. ResultsA total of 18 studies were included, involving 396 793 participants. Among these studies, 12 discussed the influence of NAFLD on depression, involving 224 269 participants, among whom there were 75 574 patients with NAFLD. The Meta-analysis showed that NAFLD was significantly associated with the risk of depression (odds ratio [OR]=1.21, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.12 — 1.30, P0.001). Six studies examined the influence of depression on NAFLD, involving 172 524 participants, among whom there were 29 368 patients with depression. The meta-analysis showed that depression caused a significant increase in the risk of NAFLD (OR=1.13, 95%CI: 1.05 — 1.22, P=0.001). ConclusionThere is a significant bidirectional association between NAFLD and depression. It is recommended to perform the screening for depression and enhance mental health monitoring in patients with NAFLD, and metabolic function assessment and exercise intervention should be performed for patients with depression.
7.Repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation for post-stroke depression
Xiangzhu FAN ; Chenchen LI ; Ziwei CAO ; Xiaolu HE ; Fei LI ; Zhi ZHANG
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2024;32(5):374-379
Post-stroke depression (PSD) is an important mental complication of stroke, affecting nearly 1/3 of stroke patients, seriously affecting patients' functional recovery and quality of life, and is associated with increased mortality of stroke patients. Traditional antidepressant treatments include medication and psychotherapy, but there may be problems with adverse reactions, tolerance, or limited effectiveness. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), as a non-invasive neuroregulatory technique, offers a new treatment option for patients with PSD. This article reviews the application of rTMS in the treatment of PSD and its possible mechanism.
8.RNA 8-hydroxyguanosine Modification:New Insights into an Old Modification
Hu-Jie LI ; Zheng-Yue CAO ; Xiao-Fei ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2024;40(6):731-739
Various types of RNA within cells play crucial roles in regulating cellular biological processes.RNA modifications are chemical modifications on substrate RNA with chemical groups.8-hydrox-yguanosine modification of RNA can impact the stability,structure and function of RNA.This modifica-tion enhances the diversity of RNA functions and roles.During oxidative stress,8-hydroxyguanine is a common and signature form of RNA chemical oxidative modification in cells.Both the structure and func-tion of RNA may be affected by 8-hydroxyguanine modification.The 8-hydroxyguanine modification of RNA has been demonstrated to impact both the structure and function of RNA through the induction of RNA strand breaks and base shedding.Research suggests that the presence of 8-hydroxyguanine modifi-cation in RNA may serve as a potential biomarker for disease progression.As interests in RNA modifica-tions grow,the 8-hydroxyguanine modification of RNA has garnered increasing attention.This article mainly reviews the mechanisms involved in the generation of 8-hydroxyguanine modification in RNA,its biological implications,and the proteins involved in regulating and repairing this modification,the detec-tion technology for 8-hydroxyguanine modified RNA,and the relationship between 8-hydroxyguanine mod-ification of RNA and various diseases,including neuropathic diseases and cancer.The primary objective is to offer a deeper understanding of the biological significance of RNA modification and the potential in-volvement of 8-hydroxyguanine modified RNA in disease pathogenesis.
9.Development and Application of RNA-cleaving Deoxyribozyme Catalytic Amplification in MicroRNA Biosensors
Shu-Ji WANG ; Ru-Fei CAO ; Xiao-Lei DUAN
Chinese Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2024;40(7):889-896
MicroRNAs(miRNAs)are small non-coding RNAs that are closely associated with the occur-rence and progression of tumors and other diseases.However,miRNAs require high-sensitivity and high-specificity detection due to their low abundance,high sequence homology,and rapid degradation.The RNA-cleaving deoxyribozyme(RCD)is a functional single-stranded DNA molecule that enables specific cleavage of substrates to release miRNAs that can be recycled with the assistance of metal ions,prompting cyclic signal amplification.Recently,developing new methods based on RCD catalytic amplification for miRNA high-sensitivity detection has become the focus of researchers.Based on combing with the various new technologies and materials in miRNA biosensors,this study classifies and reviews the new methods for detecting miRNAs based on deoxyribozyme catalytic amplification developed in recent years.We sepa-rate these miRNA detection strategies into three categories:RCDs combined with DNA self-assembly,i-sothermal amplification,and nanomaterials.We explore the basic principles of each approach,the latest research advancements,and application scenarios in biomedical sensors and medical detection.This re-view provides a foundation and reference for further research of highly sensitive and accurate miRNA de-tection strategies.
10.Research progress on the role of oxidative stress in cardiovascular disease in zebrafish
Tiantian FEI ; Tengyun LIANG ; Panxia CAO ; Xue MENG ; Hong WU
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2024;34(9):172-178
Cardiovascular disease presents a serious threat to human life,and oxidative stress has been identified as an important factor affecting the occurrence and development of cardiovascular disease.The construction of reliable animal models of oxidative stress is important for the in-depth study of the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases and the development of therapeutic drugs.Zebrafish have often been for research into cardiovascular diseases,due to their advantages of easy reproduction,a short developmental cycle,transparent embryos for easy observation,and a highly homologous cardiovascular genetic background with humans.In this paper,we review the application of the zebrafish oxidative stress model in cardiovascular disease and related research progress,to provide a reference for its further application in cardiovascular disease-related research.

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