1.Analyse the Rules of Acupuncture for "Arthromyodynia of Shoulder" in Chinese Medical Code·Puji Prescription
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University 2025;49(3):351-355
[Objective]To explore the characteristics of acupuncture and moxibustion in the treatment of"arthromyodynia of shoulder"in Puji Prescription,so as to bring inspiration to the treatment of shoulder-related soft tissue diseases.[Methods]Chinese Medical Code·Acupuncture and Massage·General Theory·Puji Prescription·Acupuncture and Moxibustion was searched,and the rules of acupuncture and moxibustion treatment of"arthromyodynia of shoulder"were sorted out from four aspects:acupoints,meridians,acupuncture and moxibustion,symptoms and signs.[Results]Acupuncture prescription:There are 54 acupoints,with single acupoint prescriptions accounting for 80.0%,and the most frequent acupoint is Jianyu.Multiple acupoint prescriptions account for 20.0%.The distribution of acupoints is in the following order:upper limbs,scapula,shoulder,back,neck,abdomen,chest,waist,ear and head,with the upper limbs appearing the most frequently,accounting for 52.1%.Meridian involvement:It involves 10 meridians,in the order of the Large Intestine Meridian of Hand-Yangming,Small Intestine Meridian of Hand-Taiyang,Tri-Jiao Meridian of Hand-Shaoyang,Bladder Meridian of Foot-Taiyang,Lung Meridian of Hand-Taiyin,Gallbladder Meridian of Foot-Shaoyang,Liver Meridian of Foot-Jueyin,Heart Meridian of Hand-Shaoyin,Stomach Meridian of Foot-Yangming and the Governing Vessel,with the Large Intestine Meridian of Hand-Yangming having the highest proportion of 26.7%.Moxibustion and acupuncture techniques:Moxibustion accounts for 74.4%,all of which are direct moxibustion(grain-sized moxibustion),while acupuncture accounts for 25.6%.Symptoms and signs:The most common is"pain",accounting for 67.3%,and the most frequent limitation of movement is"inability to raise",accounting for 64.1%.The academic content of the book is greatly influenced in the Song Dynasty,with specific descriptions of the main therapeutic effects of acupoints,quantified operations,and clear indications and contraindications.[Conclusion]In Puji Prescription,acupuncture and moxibustion are used to treat"arthromyodynia of shoulder".Selection of acupoints is based on different symptoms and signs,with a focus on moxibustion techniques and integration of the theory of meridians and muscles,which is worth reference in modern acupuncture practices.
2.Factors influencing cognitive function in Chinese elderly individuals: The role of traditional Chinese medicine in a large-scale cross-sectional study
Houqin Li ; Ran Chen ; Jing Xia ; Feiyu He ; Yan Zhang ; Shulan Tang ; Cheng Ni
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences 2025;2025(2):221-230
ObjectiveTo identify key factors influencing cognitive function in the elderly, including traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) constitutional classification, and to rank their relative importance.MethodsWe used cross-sectional data from seven geographical regions across mainland China. The Changsha version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment was used to assess cognitive function. A “least absolute shrinkage and selection operator” (LASSO) model, multivariate linear regression analysis, and random forest (RF) model were used. Subgroup analyses were performed to examine the correlation between key TCM constitution types and cognitive function in different population subgroups.ResultsA total of 24 803 individuals aged 60 and above were included in the study. We selected 18 influential factors using the LASSO model. Higher education, being married, and having insurance were positively correlated with cognitive function in the elderly (all P .05). In contrast, poor sleep, vision impairment, hearing impairment, basic activities of daily living disability, instrumental activities of daily living disability, depression, hypertension, coronary heart disease, diabetes, stroke, yang-deficiency constitution (YADC), yin-deficiency constitution (YIDC), qi deficiency constitution (QDC), and blood stasis constitution (BSC) were negatively correlated with cognitive function (all P .05). YIDC and BSC affected all dimensions of cognitive function (all P .05). YADC mainly affected attention, language, abstraction (verbal analogies), memory, and orientation to time and place dimensions (P .001). QDC mainly affected language and abstraction (verbal analogies) dimensions (P .05). The negative correlations between BSC, YADC, YIDC, and QDC scores and cognitive function revealed statistically significant differences across most subgroups. The RF model identified education, BSC, and poor sleep quality as the three most influential factors in our study.ConclusionBSC, YADC, YIDC, and QDC were associated with cognitive decline in the elderly. Our findings provide new perspectives and significant references for interventions for early-stage cognitive disorders.
3.Mixed-method Study on Regulatory Status and Standardization Issues of Centralized Decoction of Chinese Materia Medica in Hangzhou
Feiyu LI ; Guoxiu LIU ; Qianqian SUN ; Hongmei CHEN ; Yuzhou YANG ; Hanzong WANG ; Huaqiang ZHAI
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(11):6-12
Objective To analyze the current situation of quality control and regulation of centralized decoction of Chinese materia medica in Hangzhou through a mixed study combining quantitative research and qualitative research;To provide references for its standardization.Methods A self-designed questionnaire was distributed from July 20,2023 to August 10,2023 in institutions providing centralized decoction services of Chinese materia medica in different regions of Hangzhou.Using the stratified sampling method,the institutional personnel who completed the questionnaire survey were selected as the interviewees,and the semi-structured interview was used to refine the theme according to the Colaizzi seven step method.Results Totally 98 questionnaires were distributed and 96 valid questionnaires were recovered,with a valid recovery rate of 97.96%.There were significant differences in soaking time,concentration degree,and special decoction method such as decocted earlier or later of decoction pieces of Chinese materia medica among different types of institutions(P<0.05).The centralized decoction of Chinese materia medica in Hangzhou mainly involves two themes and seven sub themes:the supervision and management of the whole process of centralized decoction of Chinese materia medica(optimizing distribution of medical resources,strengthening of supervision,demanding guidance of standards),the operation of centralized decoction of Chinese materia medica(soaking time of decoction pieces of Chinese materia medica,the pretreatment operation of"decocted earlier and decocted later",the concentration treatment of Chinese materia medica decoction,and the quality control of Chinese materia medica decoction).Conclusion At present,centralized decoction of Chinese materia medica in Hangzhou still needs to be further standardized.It is recommended to strengthen the construction of shared Chinese materia medica pharmacy in the region,establish and improve the standard system of centralized decoction of Chinese materia medica decoction,and strengthen the construction of digital full chain traceability to improve the service quality and management level of centralized decoction of Chinese materia medica in Hangzhou.
4.Mixed-method Study on Regulatory Status and Standardization Issues of Centralized Decoction of Chinese Materia Medica in Hangzhou
Feiyu LI ; Guoxiu LIU ; Qianqian SUN ; Hongmei CHEN ; Yuzhou YANG ; Hanzong WANG ; Huaqiang ZHAI
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(11):6-12
Objective To analyze the current situation of quality control and regulation of centralized decoction of Chinese materia medica in Hangzhou through a mixed study combining quantitative research and qualitative research;To provide references for its standardization.Methods A self-designed questionnaire was distributed from July 20,2023 to August 10,2023 in institutions providing centralized decoction services of Chinese materia medica in different regions of Hangzhou.Using the stratified sampling method,the institutional personnel who completed the questionnaire survey were selected as the interviewees,and the semi-structured interview was used to refine the theme according to the Colaizzi seven step method.Results Totally 98 questionnaires were distributed and 96 valid questionnaires were recovered,with a valid recovery rate of 97.96%.There were significant differences in soaking time,concentration degree,and special decoction method such as decocted earlier or later of decoction pieces of Chinese materia medica among different types of institutions(P<0.05).The centralized decoction of Chinese materia medica in Hangzhou mainly involves two themes and seven sub themes:the supervision and management of the whole process of centralized decoction of Chinese materia medica(optimizing distribution of medical resources,strengthening of supervision,demanding guidance of standards),the operation of centralized decoction of Chinese materia medica(soaking time of decoction pieces of Chinese materia medica,the pretreatment operation of"decocted earlier and decocted later",the concentration treatment of Chinese materia medica decoction,and the quality control of Chinese materia medica decoction).Conclusion At present,centralized decoction of Chinese materia medica in Hangzhou still needs to be further standardized.It is recommended to strengthen the construction of shared Chinese materia medica pharmacy in the region,establish and improve the standard system of centralized decoction of Chinese materia medica decoction,and strengthen the construction of digital full chain traceability to improve the service quality and management level of centralized decoction of Chinese materia medica in Hangzhou.
5.Analyse the Rules of Acupuncture for "Arthromyodynia of Shoulder" in Chinese Medical Code·Puji Prescription
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University 2025;49(3):351-355
[Objective]To explore the characteristics of acupuncture and moxibustion in the treatment of"arthromyodynia of shoulder"in Puji Prescription,so as to bring inspiration to the treatment of shoulder-related soft tissue diseases.[Methods]Chinese Medical Code·Acupuncture and Massage·General Theory·Puji Prescription·Acupuncture and Moxibustion was searched,and the rules of acupuncture and moxibustion treatment of"arthromyodynia of shoulder"were sorted out from four aspects:acupoints,meridians,acupuncture and moxibustion,symptoms and signs.[Results]Acupuncture prescription:There are 54 acupoints,with single acupoint prescriptions accounting for 80.0%,and the most frequent acupoint is Jianyu.Multiple acupoint prescriptions account for 20.0%.The distribution of acupoints is in the following order:upper limbs,scapula,shoulder,back,neck,abdomen,chest,waist,ear and head,with the upper limbs appearing the most frequently,accounting for 52.1%.Meridian involvement:It involves 10 meridians,in the order of the Large Intestine Meridian of Hand-Yangming,Small Intestine Meridian of Hand-Taiyang,Tri-Jiao Meridian of Hand-Shaoyang,Bladder Meridian of Foot-Taiyang,Lung Meridian of Hand-Taiyin,Gallbladder Meridian of Foot-Shaoyang,Liver Meridian of Foot-Jueyin,Heart Meridian of Hand-Shaoyin,Stomach Meridian of Foot-Yangming and the Governing Vessel,with the Large Intestine Meridian of Hand-Yangming having the highest proportion of 26.7%.Moxibustion and acupuncture techniques:Moxibustion accounts for 74.4%,all of which are direct moxibustion(grain-sized moxibustion),while acupuncture accounts for 25.6%.Symptoms and signs:The most common is"pain",accounting for 67.3%,and the most frequent limitation of movement is"inability to raise",accounting for 64.1%.The academic content of the book is greatly influenced in the Song Dynasty,with specific descriptions of the main therapeutic effects of acupoints,quantified operations,and clear indications and contraindications.[Conclusion]In Puji Prescription,acupuncture and moxibustion are used to treat"arthromyodynia of shoulder".Selection of acupoints is based on different symptoms and signs,with a focus on moxibustion techniques and integration of the theory of meridians and muscles,which is worth reference in modern acupuncture practices.
6.Effect of Cannabidiol on Pulmonary Fibrosis Analyzed by UPLC-Q-TOF-MS
Mengdi SUN ; Feiyu ZHANG ; Huicong YANG ; Yu WANG ; Pingping CHEN ; Fang LU ; Shumin LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(12):185-193
ObjectiveTo investigate the mechanism of anti-pulmonary fibrosis of cannabidiol by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole-time-of-flight mass spectrometry(UPLC-Q-TOF-MS). MethodSD rats were randomly divided into blank group, model group, prednisone group(3.15 mg·kg-1) and cannabidiol low, medium and high dose groups(12, 36, 108 mg·kg-1), with 8 rats in each group. The rat model of pulmonary fibrosis was established by intratracheal injection of bleomycin(5 mg·kg-1), which was administered continuously for 28 days after successful modeling. The pathological changes of rat lung tissue were observed, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA) was used to detect the expression levels of matrix metalloproteinase-7(MMP-7), type Ⅱ alveolar cell surface antigen(KL-6), pulmonary surfactant-associated protein A(SP-A) and SP-D in serum. The expression levels of type Ⅰ collagen(Col-Ⅰ) and fibronectin(FN) in lung tissues were detected by immunohistochemistry, and the expression of mucin 5 subtype AC(MUC5AC) was detected by immunofluorescence. UPLC-Q-TOF-MS was used to search for potential biomarkers and related metabolic pathways of cannabidiol in treating pulmonary fibrosis. ResultCompared with the blank group, there were a large number of inflammatory cell infiltration and continuous fibrosis lesions in the lung tissue of rats in the model group. Compared with the model group, the inflammatory infiltration and blue collagen deposition in the lung tissue of rats in the prednisone and cannabidiol groups were reduced. Compared with the blank group, the expressions of MMP-7, KL-6, SP-A and SP-D in serum of the model group were significantly increased(P<0.01), while the expressions of MMP-7, KL-6, SP-A and SP-D in the prednisone and cannabidiol high dose groups were significantly decreased by comparing with the model group(P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared with the blank group, the expression levels of Col-Ⅰ and FN in the lung tissues of the model group were significantly increased, and the fluorescence intensity of MUC5AC was significantly increased(P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the expression levels of Col-Ⅰ and FN in the lung tissues of the prednisone and cannabidiol high dose groups were significantly decreased(P<0.05, P<0.01), and the expression of MUC5AC was significantly decreased(P<0.01). Compared with the blank group, a total of 18 differential compounds were screened out in the model group, which could be used as potential biomarkers, and cannabidiol could call back 16 of them, mainly involving 4 metabolic pathways(linoleic acid metabolism, phenylalanine, tyrosine and tryptophan biosynthesis, arachidonic acid metabolism, and niacin and niacinamide metabolism). Compared with the blank group, the relative contents of potential biomarkers arachidonic acid and linoleic acid were significantly increased in the model group(P<0.05, P<0.01), while the relative contents of 5,6-EET, L-tyrosine and niacinamide were significantly decreased(P<0.01). Compared with the model group, cannabidiol could significantly reduce the relative contents of arachidonic acid and linoleic acid, and significantly increase the relative contents of 5,6-EET, L-tyrosine and niacinamide(P<0.01). ConclusionCannabidiol has an intervention and remission effect on pulmonary fibrosis, and its mechanism may be related to linoleic acid metabolism, phenylalanine, tyrosine and tryptophan biosynthesis, arachidonic acid metabolism, niacin and niacinamide metabolism.
7.Establishment of pharmaceutical care model for lower extremity artery disease based on patients’disease self-management ability
Shuzheng JIANG ; Xi CHEN ; Feiyu CHEN ; Shaohui ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2024;35(4):500-505
OBJECTIVE To construct the integrated pharmaceutical care model of in-hospital pharmaceutical care+out-hospital pharmacy outpatient service for patients with lower extremity artery disease (LEAD), so as to improve patients’ disease self- management ability, and the efficacy and safety of therapy. METHODS The in-hospital pharmaceutical care and out-hospital pharmacy outpatient service model was constructed for LEAD patients, including pharmaceutical evaluation, self-management ability education, and pharmacy follow-up, to perform long-term management of patients. Totally 65 LEAD patients admitted to the vascular surgery department of our hospital, receiving pharmacist management, from September, 2021 to December, 2022 were selected as the study objects, and pharmacists conducted in-hospital pharmaceutical care+continuous out-patient management. The efficacy indicators, safety indicators, and patients’s disease self-management ability indicators were compared before and after 3 months of pharmacist management. RESULTS After 3 months of pharmacists’ participation in the management of 65 patients, Fontaine stage decreased in 55 patients, there was the significant difference in Fontaine stage before and after management (P< 0.001). The proportion of patients who completely followed the guidelines for medication increased from 63.1% to 96.9%; the incidence of small bleeding was reduced by 7.7% after pharmacists’ management. The scores of Morisky medication compliance and patients’ disease self-management ability were higher than 3 months ago (P<0.001). Patient proportion with “good” medical satisfaction increased by 18.4%. CONCLUSIONS The in-hospital pharmaceutical care and out-hospital pharmacy outpatient service model of LEAD patients can effectively improve patients’ disease self-management ability, and improve the efficacy and safety of therapy.
8.Effects of compound Duzhong Jiangu Granules on joint function and gut microbiota in patients with Kashin-Beck disease
Xi WANG ; Yu ZHANG ; Yifan WU ; Shujin LI ; Chaowei WANG ; Xi LYU ; Yuequan YUAN ; Yanli LIU ; Feihong CHEN ; Feiyu ZHANG ; Sijie CHEN ; Zhengjun YANG ; Gangyao XU ; Cheng LI ; Hong CHANG ; Cuiyan WU ; Xiong GUO ; Yujie NING
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2024;43(9):698-703
Objective:To investigate the effects of compound Duzhong Jiangu Granules on joint function and gut microbiota in patients with Kashin-Beck disease.Methods:A single group pre- and post-experimental design was conducted, the patients with Kashin-Beck disease were selected as the subjects in Xunyi County, Xianyang City, Shaanxi Province; and treated with oral administration of compound Duzhong Jiangu Granules (12 g/bag, 1 bag/time, 3 times/day) for a period of 1 month. The improvement of joint function was evaluated using the joint dysfunction index scoring method before and after treatment. Morning stool samples of patients were collected and the changes in gut microbiota were analyzed before and after treatment using 16S rDNA sequencing technology.Results:A total of 87 patients with Kashin-Beck disease were included, including 44 males and 43 females; the age was (60.38 ± 7.12) years old, and the body mass index was (23.67 ± 3.59) kg/m 2. The comprehensive scores of joint dysfunction index for patients with Kashin-Beck disease before and after treatment were (7.27 ± 2.05) and (5.86 ± 2.01) points, respectively, and the difference was statistically significant ( t = 5.88, P < 0.001). The sequencing results of gut microbiota showed that there were statistically significant differences in the alpha diversity (chao1, observed species index) and beta diversity of gut microbiota in patients with Kashin-Beck disease before and after treatment ( Z = - 5.08, - 5.03, R = 0.09, P < 0.001). In the distribution of gut microbiota, Firmicutes was the dominant phylum, with relative abundances of 50.21% and 52.09% before and after treatment, respectively; the Bifidobacterium was the dominant bacterial genus, with relative abundances of 16.83% and 18.81% before and after treatment, respectively. At the genus level, a total of 17 gut microbiota genera were screened out, among which the relative abundances of Hafnia-Obesumbacterium, Gammaproteobacteria_unclassified, Acinetobacter, Pantoea, Leuconostoc, and Akkermanisia were significantly higher than before treatment ( Z = - 2.40, - 2.24, - 2.06, - 3.59, - 2.24, - 2.11, P < 0.05). The relative abundances of Dubosiella, Selenomonas, Anaeroplasma, Lachnospiraceae_ NK4A136_group, Rikenella, Prevotella, Megasphaera, Lactobacillus, Prevotella-9, Phascolarctobacterium, and Desulfovibrio were significantly lower than before treatment ( Z = - 9.38, - 2.61, - 2.18, - 8.43, - 2.45, - 2.46, - 2.49, - 7.29, - 2.29, - 2.55, - 2.08, P < 0.05). Conclusions:Compound Duzhong Jiangu Granules can effectively improve the joint function of patients with Kashin-Beck disease, and alter the diversity and richness of the gut microbiota community. It may reduce clinical symptoms in patients by regulating the structure of gut microbiota.
9.Danshen Injection inhibits peritoneal dialysis fluid-induced endothelial-mesenchymal transition in HMrSV5 cells by regulating the TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway
Lihua YU ; Jingya LI ; Xiaoqi WANG ; Li LI ; Ya CHEN ; Feiyu WANG ; Kun ZHANG ; Tongsheng WANG
Journal of Southern Medical University 2024;44(12):2276-2282
Objective To investigate the inhibitory effect of Danshen Injection on endothelial-mesenchymal transition(EndMT)induced by peritoneal dialysis fluid in HMrSV5 cells and the role of the TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway in mediating this effect.Methods HMrSV5 cells cultured in 40%peritoneal dialysis solution for 72 h to induce EndMT were treated with 0.05%,0.1%and 0.5%Danshen Injection.CCK-8 assay was used to assess the changes in viability of the treated cells,and the levels of interleukin-6(IL-6),tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),transforming growth factor-β(TGF-β),and vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)in the cell supernatant were detected using ELISA;Western blotting was performed to detect the protein expressions of E-cadherin,α-smooth muscle actin(α-SMA),p-Smad 2/3,and Smad 7 in the cells.Results Culture in 40%peritoneal dialysis fluid for 72 induced significant EndMT in HMrSV5 cells,which exhibited obviously lowered cell viability.Danshen Injection within the concentration range of 0.025%-1.5%did not significantly affect the viability of the cells.Exposure of HMrSV5 cells to peritoneal dialysis fluid for 72 h significantly increased the production of IL-6,TNF-α,TGF-β and VEGF,upregulated the protein expressions of α-SMA and p-Smad 2/3,and lowered the expressions of E-cadherin and Smad7 proteins.Treatment of the exposed cells with Danshen injection significantly increased cell viability and cellular expressions of E-cadherin and Smad 7 proteins and reduced the production of IL-6,TNF-α,TGF-β and VEGF and the protein expressions of α-SMA and p-Smad 2/3.Conclusion Danshen Injection can suppress peritoneal dialysis fluid-induced EndMT in HMrSV5 cells possibly by regulating the TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway.
10.Generating synthetic CT in megavoltage CT image-guided adaptive radiotherapy
Yuting CHEN ; Feiyu ZHOU ; Fuli ZHANG ; Huayong JIANG ; Diandian CHEN ; Yanxiang GAO ; Yanjun YU ; Xiaoyun LE ; Na LU
Chinese Journal of Medical Physics 2024;41(7):813-820
Objective To propose a deep learning neural network approach for transforming megavoltage computed tomography(MVCT)images of cervical cancer into pseudo kilovoltage computed tomography(kVCT)images with high signal-to-noise ratio and contrast-to-noise ratio,thus providing three-dimensional anatomical images and localization information required for adaptive radiotherapy of cervical cancer,and guiding the accelerator to achieve precise treatment.Methods The MVCT and kVCT images of 54 patients treated with cervical cancer radiotherapy were collected,with 44 cases randomly selected as the training set,and the remaining 10 cases as the test set.A cyclic generative adversarial network with gating mechanism and multi-channel data input was used to synthesize pseudo-kVCT images from MVCT images.The network training results were evaluated with imaging quality evaluation parameters,such as mean absolute error(MAE),peak signal-to-noise ratio(PSNR),and structural similarity index(SSIM).Results The MAE,PSNR,and SSIM of MVCT imagesvspseudo-kVCT(5:5)images were(24.9±0.7)HUvs(17.8±0.3)HU,(29.8±0.2)dBvs(30.7±0.2)dB,and 0.841±0.007 vs 0.898±0.003,respectively.Conclusion The generated pseudo-kVCT images have advantages in noise reduction and contrast enhancement,and can reduce the need for additional MV-kVCT electron density calibration in dose calculations.The dose calculation ability of pseudo-kVCT is comparable to that of MVCT,providing a possibility for the application of pseudo-kVCT images in image-guided adaptive radiotherapy.


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