1.Mechanism of pachymic acid in ameliorating renal injury in pregnancy induced hypertension rats by regulating the Sirt1/PGC‑1α pathway
Junjiang ZHU ; Jincheng LIN ; Jiajian WU ; Yi ZENG ; Jun HU ; Min LI ; Hongying LIU ; Jinfen LI
China Pharmacy 2026;37(2):186-191
OBJECTIVE To investigate the mechanism of pachymic acid on renal injury in pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) rats by regulating the silent information regulator transcript 1/peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ coactivator-1α (Sirt1/PGC-1α) pathway. METHODS Pregnant SD rats were prepared by co-caging and PIH model was induced using N-nitro-L- arginine methyl ester (L-NAME) method. PIH rats were randomly divided into model group, L-pachymic acid (low-dose pachymic acid, 10 mg/kg) group, H-pachymic acid (high-dose pachymic acid, 20 mg/kg) group, and H-pachymic acid+EX527 (20 mg/kg pachymic acid+10 mg/kg EX527) group, with 6 rats in each group. Another 6 normal pregnant rats were selected as blank group. Each group was given relevant medicine or solvent intragastrically or intraperitoneally daily, once a day, for 28 consecutive days. After the last administration, 24 h urinary protein and tail artery systolic blood pressure (SBP) were measured in pregnant rats from each group, along with the levels of serum creatinine (Scr), blood urea nitrogen (BUN),uric acid (UA), and cystatin C (Cys-C). The contents of superoxide dismutase (SOD), malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), and 8-hydroxy-2′-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) in renal tissue, as well as the mRNA and protein expression levels of Sirt1 and PGC-1α, were also determined. Meanwhile, renal histopathological changes in rats from each group were evaluated using hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining and periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) staining. RESULTS Compared with model group, L-pachymic acid group and H-pachymic acid group exhibited significant decreases in 24 h urine protein quantification, tail artery SBP, Scr, BUN, UA, Cys-C levels, glomerulosclerosis index score of renal tissue, renal tubular injury score, the percentage of PAS positive area, MDA and 8-OHdG (P<0.05). Conversely, the contents of SOD and GSH-Px, along with the mRNA and protein expression levels of Sirt1 and PGC-1α, were significantly increased (P<0.05). Moreover, these improvements were more pronounced in H-pachymic acid group (P<0.05). Compared with H-pachymic acid group, the aforementioned indicators in pregnant rats from the H-pachymic acid+EX527 group showed significant reversal (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS Pachymic acid significantly ameliorates renal injury induced by PIH in rats, potentially through activation of the Sirt1/PGC-1α pathway.
2.Interpretation of the service standards for medical nursing assistants of older adults in home and community
Ting LIU ; Haiyan SHI ; Huaguo ZHANG ; Yue CHEN ; Hongying PI ; Huiru HOU ; Shaomei SHANG ; Yan JIANG ; Zheng CHEN ; Ka LI ; Xin YANG ; Qilei TU ; Ze YANG ; Chao SUN
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2025;44(11):1500-1506
The Occupational Classification Dictionary of the People's Republic of China (2015 Edition) has added a new occupation type, Medical Nursing Assistants, aiming to meet the strong demand for medical care in the context of the aging population in China.In order to standardize the services of medical nursing assistants for the elderly in home and community settings and contribute to healthy aging, the National Health Commission issued the " Service Standards for Medical Nursing Assistants of Older Adults in Home and Community" ( WS/ T 803—2022) on September 28, 2022.The standards regulate the service processes, service items and requirements, as well as service evaluation and improvement for elderly medical nursing assistants.The interpretation of the standard's formulation background, the compilation process, and the standard's content are as follows.
3.An investigation on the dietary iodine intake levels of residents in Hainan Province and the dietary iodine contribution rates
Hongying WU ; Shizhu MENG ; Xiaohuan WANG ; Dingwei SUN ; Bin HE ; Ying LIU ; Xingren WANG
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2025;44(4):307-312
Objective:To investigate the dietary iodine intake levels of residents and the dietary iodine contribution rates in Hainan Province.Methods:Using cluster random sampling method, common foods sold in 21 counties (cities, districts) markets in Hainan Province in 2023 were collected to determine iodine content. Each county (city, district) was divided into five sampling areas by east, west, south, north, and center, with one township (street) selected from each area, and 20 permanent residents over 18 years old (non same household, half male and half female) and 20 pregnant women were selected from each township (street). The "Iodine-Specific Food Frequency Questionnaire (I-FFQ)" was used to investigate the daily dietary intake of adults and pregnant woman. The average daily salt intake of the survey subjects was measured by the 3-day weighing method, and the dietary iodine intake and the dietary iodine contribution rates were calculated.Results:A total of 632 food samples were collected, and the iodine content of seaweed was relatively high (4 424.76 μg/100 g); the iodine content of seasoning was relatively low (2.41 μg/100 g). A total of 4 227 individuals in Hainan Province were surveyed for dietary iodine intake. The median dietary iodine intake level of residents was 211.6 μg/d, with the medians dietary iodine intake level of adults and pregnant women being 204.5 and 218.4 μg/d ( n = 2 120, 2 107), respectively. There was a statistically significant differences between different populations ( Z = - 8.64, P < 0.001). The medians dietary iodine intake level in the western coastal areas, central mountainous regions, and eastern coastal areas were 210.0, 207.3 and 211.6 μg/d ( n = 1 205, 1 203, 1 819), respectively, with statistically significant differences between different regions ( H = 15.33, P < 0.001). The contribution rate of dietary iodine from iodized salt was the most (59.4%), followed by kelp (8.1%). Conclusions:Under the condition of consuming iodized salt, the dietary iodine intake of adults in Hainan Province meets the recommended dietary iodine intake ( > 120 μg/d), but the dietary iodine intake of pregnant women is insufficient ( < 230 μg/d). Iodized salt is the main source of dietary iodine for residents in Hainan Province.
4.Assessment and management of analgesic and sedation in critically ill patients from ICU in Guizhou Province.
Ya WEI ; Qianfu ZHANG ; Hongying BI ; Dehua HE ; Jianyu FU ; Yan TANG ; Xu LIU
Chinese Critical Care Medicine 2025;37(9):861-865
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the current status of early pain and agitation management in critically ill patients in Guizhou Province.
METHODS:
A retrospective study was performed using data collected from a quality control activity conducted between April and June 2021 in non-provincial public hospitals with general intensive care unit (ICU) in Guizhou Province. Hospital-level data included hospital name and grade, ICU staffing, and number of ICU beds. Patient-level data included characteristics of patients treated in the general ICU on the day of the survey (e.g., age, sex, primary diagnosis), as well as pain and agitation assessments and the types of analgesic and sedative medications administered within 24 hours of ICU admission.
RESULTS:
A total of 947 critically ill ICU patients from 145 hospitals were included, among which 104 were secondary-level hospitals and 41 were tertiary-level hospitals. Within 24 hours of ICU admission, 312 (32.9%) critically ill patients received pain assessments, and 277 (29.3%) received agitation assessments. Among the pain assessment tools, the critical care pain observation tool (CPOT) was used in 44.2% (138/312) of critically ill ICU patients, with a significantly higher usage rate in tertiary hospitals compared to secondary hospitals [52.3% (69/132) vs. 38.3% (69/180), P < 0.05]. The Richmond agitation-sedation scale (RASS) was used in 93.8% (260/277) of critically ill ICU patients for agitation assessment, with no significant difference between hospital levels. Among the 947 critically ill patients, 592 (62.5%) received intravenous analgesics within 24 hours, with remifentanil being the most commonly used [42.9% (254/592)]; 510 (53.9%) received intravenous sedatives, with midazolam being the most frequently used [60.8% (310/510)]. Mechanical ventilation data were available for 932 critically ill patients, of whom 579 (62.1%) received mechanical ventilation and 353 (37.9%) did not. Compared with non-ventilated patients, ventilated patients had significantly higher rates of analgesic and sedative use [analgesics: 77.9% (451/579) vs. 38.8% (137/353); sedatives: 71.8% (416/579) vs. 25.8% (91/353); both P < 0.05]. In terms of analgesic selection, ventilated patients were more likely to receive strong opioids than non-ventilated patients [85.8% (95/137) vs. 69.3% (387/451), P < 0.05]. For sedatives, ventilated patients preferred midazolam [66.6% (277/416)], whereas non-ventilated patients more often received dexmedetomidine [45.1 (41/91)]. Blood pressure within 24 hours of ICU admission were available for 822 critically ill patients, of whom 245 (29.8%) had hypotension and 577 (70.2%) did not. Compared with non-hypotensive patients, hypotensive patients had significantly higher rates of analgesic and sedative use [analgesics: 74.7% (183/245) vs. 59.8% (345/577); sedatives: 65.7% (161/245) vs. 51.3% (296/577); both P < 0.05], but there was no significant difference in the choice of analgesic or sedative agents between the two groups.
CONCLUSIONS
The proportion of critically ill ICU patients in Guizhou Province who received standardized pain and agitation assessments was relatively low. The most commonly used assessment tools were CPOT and RASS, while remifentanil and midazolam were the most frequently used analgesic and sedative agents, respectively. Secondary-level hospitals had a lower rate of using standardized pain assessment tools compared to tertiary-level hospitals. Mechanical ventilation and hypotension were associated with the use of analgesic and sedative medications.
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5.Changes of serum MITOL,β-endorphin and CXCL10 in patients with herpes zoster virus infection and their predictive values
Yanqin LAN ; Jinglun XU ; Fan XIE ; Dongmei LIU ; Hongying ZHOU ; Han ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2025;35(6):858-861
OBJECTIVE To explore the changes of serum mitochondrial ubiquitin ligase(MITOL),β-endorphin(β-EP)and chemokine 10(CXCL10)in the patients with herpes zoster(HZ)virus infection and analyze the predic-tive values.METHODS A total of 137 patients with HZ virus infection who were treated in Jinhua Fifth Hospital from Jan.2022 to Jan.2024 were assigned as the infection group,meanwhile,100 healthy people who received physical examination were chosen as the healthy group.The clinical data were compared between the two groups,the levels of serum MITOL,β-EP and CXCL10 were detected for the two groups of participants.The changes of the above indexes were observed and compared.The values of serum MITOL,β-EP and CXCL10 in prediction of HZ virus infection were analyzed by means of receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves.RESULTS There were significant differences in the levels of serum MITOL,β-EP and CXCL10 between the infection group and the healthy group(P<0.05).As the serum MITOL,β-EP and CXCL10 were used for prediction of HZ virus infec-tion,the area under the curve(AUC)of the CXCL10 was the highest 0.932,with the sensitivity 91.24%,the specificity 81.00%;the AUC of the joint detection of the three indexes was 0.882,with the specificity 99.00%,the sensitivity 77.37%(P<0.05).CONCLUSIONS The patients with HZ virus infection show the decline of MI-TOL and β-EP levels and the rise of CXCL10 level.The three indexes have high values in prediction of HZ virus infection,with the CXCL10 showing the best prediction efficiency.The indexes can be used for prediction of illness condition of the patients with HZ virus infection.
6.Phase Ⅲ, multicenter, randomized comparative study of LY01005 and Zoladex ? for patients with premenopausal breast cancer
Xiying SHAO ; Qingyuan ZHANG ; Zhaofeng NIU ; Man LI ; Jingfen WANG ; Zhanhong CHEN ; Ruizhen LUO ; Guangdong QIAO ; Jianguo WANG ; Liyuan QIAN ; Ronghua YANG ; Zhendong CHEN ; Jian WANG ; Yumin YAO ; Jianghua OU ; Tao SUN ; Qiao CHENG ; Yongsheng WANG ; Jian HUANG ; Hongying ZHAO ; Wuyun SU ; Zhong OUYANG ; Yu DING ; Lilin CHEN ; Sumei YANG ; Mengsheng CUI ; Aimin ZANG ; Enxiang ZHOU ; Peizhi FAN ; Jing ZHANG ; Qiang LIU ; Yuee TENG ; Hui LI ; Jianyun NIE ; Jin YANG ; Xiaojia WANG ; Zefei JIANG
Chinese Journal of Oncology 2025;47(4):340-348
Background:To compare the efficacy and safety of monthly administrations of gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists LY01005 and Zoladex ? in Chinese patients with premenopausal breast cancer. Methods:From October 2020 to November 2021, 188 premenopausal breast cancer patients were enrolled in 34 hospitals and randomized 1:1 to receive either LY01005 or Zoladex ? every 28 days for a total of three injections. All patients concomitantly received oral tamoxifen (TAM). The primary efficacy endpoint was cumulative probability of maintaining menopausal level [oestradiol (E2) ≤30 pg/ml] from day 29 to day 85. The second efficacy endpoint included changes in E2, luteinizing hormone (LH), and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) compared with the baseline. Pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD), and safety were analyzed. The study also evaluated the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic characteristics of LY01005. Results:A total of 188 patients were randomised and 187 patients received either LY01005 or Zoladex ?. Cumulative probabilities of maintaining menopausal level (E2≤30 pg/ml) from day 29 to day 85 were 93.1% for LY01005 and 86.3% for Zoladex ?. The between-group difference was 6.8% (95% CI: -2.3%, 15.9%) and primary efficacy in the LY01005 group was not inferior to that in the Zoladex ? group. Changes in E2, LH, and FSH levels compared with the baseline were equivalent between the two groups (E2: 89.34% to 90.23% vs. 82.11% to 85.02%; LH: 88.89% to 95.52% vs. 89.70% to 97.02%; FSH: 75.36% to 80.85% vs.73.07% to 80.24%, respectively). After three consecutive doses of LY01005, the LH and FSH levels of the subjects showed a transient increase after the first dose, reached a peak on the second day and then started to decrease. The LH and FSH reached a lower level and remained at or below that level until the 85th day. Both treatments were well-tolerated. Conclusion:LY01005 is as effective as Zoladex ? in suppressing E2 to menopausal levels in Chinese patients with premenopausal breast cancer, with a similar safety profile.
7.Effects of inspiratory muscle training on respiratory function,psychology and sleep in post-COVID-19 patients:A randomized controlled trial
Xiaoli LIU ; Xiao LI ; Hongying JIANG
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine 2025;40(6):900-908
Objective:To explore the effect of inspiratory muscle training(IMT)on respiratory function,psychological well-being,and sleep in patients recovered from corona virus disease 2019(COVID-19)infection.Method:Seventy-six adults who had recovered from COVID-19 between February and June 2023 at the depart-ment of rehabilitation medicine of the fourth medical center of the PLA general hospital,with a massive inspi-ratory pressure(MIP)of less than 70%were selected for this study.The participants were randomly divided into the control group(n=38)and the experimental group(n=38).The control group received conventional re-habilitation training,while the experimental group underwent an additional 4-week IMT program on top of con-ventional rehabilitation.Respiratory function including maximum massive inspiratory pressure(MIP),forced expi-ratory vital capacity(FVC),forced expiratory volume in the first second(FEV1),forced expiratory volume/forced vital capacity in the first second(FEV1/FVC),and peak expiratory flow rate(PEF),were measured be-fore and after the 4-week intervention.Psychological status and sleep quality were assessed using the Hamilton depression scale(HAMD),the Hamilton anxiety scale(HAMA)and Pittsburgh sleep quality index(PSQI).Result:After 4 weeks of intervention,the MIP,FVC,FEV1,FEV1/FVC,HAMD,HAMA,and PSQI im-proved in both control and experimental group compared with pre-intervention.The MIP,PEF,and PSQI in the experimental group were significantly better than pre-intervention(P<0.05);the control group showed sig-nificant improvement in MIP,FVC,FEV1,HAMA,and PSQI compared to pre-intervention(P<0.05).After 4 weeks of intervention,the MIP and PEF in the experimental group were significantly better than those in the control group(P<0.05);there was no significant difference in FVC,FEV1,FEV1/FVC,HAMD,HAMA,and PSQI between the two groups(P>0.05).Conclusion:IMT can effectively improve the respiratory function,physical and mental health of patients recov-ered from COVID-19,making it an effective rehabilitation strategy for post-COVID-19 recovery.
8.Effect of Scutellarin Regulating miR-26a-3p/Survivin Molecular Axis on Myocardial Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury in Rats
Jiancheng HUANG ; Jia LIU ; Pujuan LIU ; Yanbo DONG ; Jun WANG ; Hongying LI
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(5):1360-1367
Objective To investigate the effect of Scutellarin(Scu)regulating miR-26a-3p/Survivin molecular axis on myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury(MIRI)in rats and its mechanism.Methods Fifty SD rats were randomly divided into sham group,model group,scutellarin group(Scu),miR-26a-3p agomir group(agomir)and scutellarin+miR-26a-3p agomir group(Scu+agomir)with 10 rats in each group.The animal model of MIRI was established by ligating the anterior descending coronary artery.The rats in each group were given 20 mg/kg Scu or 10 nmol agomir before and during operation,respectively,and the rats in sham group and model group were given the same amount of solvent.At 48 h after operation,the cardiac function of rats was examined by echocardiography.The pathological changes of myocardial tissue were detected by HE staining.The levels of myocardial injury markers creatine kinase isoenzyme MB(CK-MB),lactate dehydrogenase(LDH)and cardiac troponin I(cTnI)in serum and the contents of oxidative markers Malondialdehyde(MDA),superoxide dismutase(SOD)and glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px)in myocardial tissue were detected by biochemical kit.The apoptosis of rat cardiomyocytes was detected by TUNEL staining.The mRNA expression levels of miR-26a-3p and Survivin in rat myocardium were detected by qRT-PCR.Expression levels of Survivin,cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor(p21)and cleaved-caspase 3 were detected by Western blot.Results Compared with sham group,the pathological damage of myocardial tissue in the model group was serious,the levels of cardiac function LVEDP and serum CK-MB,LDH and cTnI significantly increased(P<0.01),and the levels of LVESP,LVEF and LVFS significantly decreased(P<0.01).The apoptosis level and MDA level of myocardial tissue significantly increased(P<0.01),while the SOD and GSH-Px levels significantly decreased(P<0.01).Meanwhile,the expression levels of miR-26a-3p and cleaved-caspase 3 protein significantly increased(P<0.01),the p21 protein and Survivin mRNA and protein expression levels significantly decreased(P<0.01).Compared with model group,the pathological injury of myocardium in Scu group was significantly improved,the levels of cardiac function LVEDP and serum CK-MB,LDH and cTnI significantly decreased(P<0.01),and the levels of LVESP,LVEF and LVFS significantly increased(P<0.01).The apoptosis level and MDA level of myocardial tissue significantly decreased(P<0.01),while the SOD and GSH-Px levels significantly increased(P<0.01).Meanwhile,the expression levels of miR-26a-3p and cleaved-caspase 3 protein significantly decreased(P<0.01),the p21 protein and Survivin mRNA and protein expression levels significantly increased(P<0.01).However,intervention with miR-26a-3p agomir could significantly reverse the improvement effect of Scu on MIRI in rats.Conclusion Scu can improve cardiac function and myocardial injury and inhibit myocardial cell apoptosis in MIRI rats,and its mechanism may be related to the regulation of miR-26a-3p/Survivin molecular axis.
9.Current status and influencing factors of pelvic floor muscle training adherence in rectal cancer patients with prophylactic ostomy
Na LIU ; Hongying PI ; Na GAO ; Yuze SUN ; Tianze WANG
Journal of Army Medical University 2025;47(14):1660-1669
Objective To investigate the current status of pelvic floor muscle training(PFMT)adherence for preventing low anterior resection syndrome(LARS)in rectal cancer patients with prophylactic ostomy and analyze its influencing factors.Methods A total of 247 patients who underwent preventive stoma reversal surgery after sphincter-preserving rectal cancer resection between January 2024 and February 2025 at 22 tertiary hospitals in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region were recruited in this study.Their clinical data were collected through a general information questionnaire,a LARS Knowledge-Attitude-Practice and Needs questionnaire,a PFMT Self-Efficacy Scale,and a PFMT Adherence Questionnaire.Univariate analysis,correlation analysis,LASSO regression,and random forest importance ranking were applied to screen the variables,and multiple linear regression analysis was conducted to analyze the significant variables.Results The overall PFMT adherence score was 14.52±4.18 among the 247 patients.The random forest algorithm identified 7 key predictors when the minimum error was achieved at a λ value of 2.293.The top 7 variables in importance ranking were PFMT self-efficacy,total knowledge-attitude-practice(KAP)score,education level,primary caregiver,tumor location,stoma reversal time,and chemoradiotherapy.Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that PFMT self-efficacy(P<0.001,β=0.007,95%CI:0.004~0.009),total KAP score(P<0.001,β=0.052,95%CI:0.035~0.070),stoma reversal time(P<0.030,β=-0.539,95%CI:-1.025~-0.053),and chemoradiotherapy(P<0.045,β=-0.451,95%CI:0.010~0.892)were significant related factors of PFMT adherence(P<0.05).Conclusion PFMT adherence for LARS prevention is at a moderate level in rectal cancer patients with prophylactic ostomy.Key factors such as PFMT self-efficacy,total KAP score,stoma reversal time,and chemoradiotherapy are significantly correlated with PFMT adherence.
10.Levels of serum SFRP5,sICAM-1 and Fetuin-B in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus complicated with metabolic syndrome and their clinical significance
Lidan XU ; Yu LIU ; Hongying ZHAO
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2025;46(9):1030-1034,1040
Objective To investigate the levels and clinical significance of serum secreted frizzled related protein 5(SFRP5),soluble cell adhesion molecule-1(sICAM-1),and Fetuin-B in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)complicated with metabolic syndrome(MS).Methods A total of 142 T2DM patients ad-mitted in the Jiamusi Hospital of Infectious Diseases from April 2021 to April 2023 were selected as the study subjects.T2DM patients were grouped into MS group(n=75)and non MS group(n=67)based on whether they had MS.Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA)was applied to determine the expression levels of serum SFRP5,sICAM-1,and Fetuin-B.Logistic regression was applied to analyze and determine the influen-cing factors of complicated MS in T2DM patients.The diagnostic efficacy of SFRP5,sICAM-1,and Fetuin-B in T2DM patients with MS was analyzed by establishing receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve.Results There were statistically significant differences in HDL-C and HOMA-IR between the MS group and the non MS group(P<0.05).Compared with the non MS group,the serum SFRP5 level in the MS group de-creased(P<0.05),while the sICAM-1 and Fetuin-B levels increased(P<0.05).Logistic regression analysis showed that SFRP5 and HDL-C were protective factors for the development of MS in T2DM patients(P<0.05),while sICAM-1,Fetuin-B,and HOMA-IR were risk factors for the development of MS in T2DM pa-tients(P<0.05).The combination of serum SFRP5,sICAM-1 and Fetuin-B had the largest area under the curve in diagnosing MS in T2DM patients,and its evaluation efficacy was obviously better than that of the in-dividual diagnosis of serum SFRP5,sICAM-1,and Fetuin-B(Zcombination-SFRP5=2.466,P=0.014,Zcombination-SICAM-1=3.550,P<0.001,Zcombination-Fetuin-B=3.697,P<0.001).Conclusion The serum SFRP5 level in patients with T2DM complicated with MS decreases,while sICAM-1 and Fetuin-B levels increase.The combination of the three has a good effect in diagnosing complicated MS in T2DM patients.

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