1.Evaluation of CARIFS Score and Negative Antigen Conversion Rate of Qingxuan Daozhi Formula in Treatment of Influenza in Children (Heat Accumulation in Lung and Stomach Syndrome):A Multi-center Randomized Controlled Clinical Study
Jing WANG ; Liqun WU ; Tiegang LIU ; Yongning CAO ; Jing QIU ; Jing LI ; Huaqing TAN ; Ying ZHANG ; Xulei GOU ; Jia WANG ; Jing LI ; Haipeng CHEN ; Xueying QIN ; Yuanshuo TIAN ; Yang WANG ; Chen BAI ; Zhendong WANG ; Qianqian LI ; He YU ; Xueyan MA ; Fei DONG ; Lin JIANG ; Yingqi XU ; Jianping LIU ; Xiaohong GU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(13):188-196
ObjectiveThis paper aims to observe the syndrome improvement and negative antigen conversion rate of Qingxuan Daozhi formula in the treatment of influenza in children (heat accumulation in the lung and stomach syndrome). MethodsThrough a multi-center randomized controlled methodology design,confirmed influenza cases were collected from October 2022 to April 2023 in the pediatrics department of eight hospitals,such as Dongfang Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. A total of 180 children with influenza and heat accumulation in the lung and stomach syndrome conforming to the standard were recruited through the clinic. The sick children meeting the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into groups by a block-randomized method. The children in the experimental group were treated with Qingxuan Daozhi formula for five days,and those in the control group were treated with Oseltamivir Phosphate Granules for five days. The primary efficacy indicator was the negative conversion rate of influenza antigen detection. Secondary efficacy indicators were the Canadian acute respiratory illness and flu scale (CARIFS) and the incidence of complications,severe cases, and critical cases. Follow-up observation was conducted on the day of enrollment,48 hours after medication,72 hours after medication, and (6+1) d after medication. ResultsOne hundred and eighty participants were randomly assigned to the experimental group (90 cases) or the control group (90 cases). All participants were followed up during the study. Comparison of influenza antigen detection results in the primary efficacy indicators showed that the average time of negative influenza antigen conversion in the experimental group was (5.29±1.25) d,and that in the control group was (5.40±1.68) d,without a statistically significant difference. After five days of intervention,52 cases in the experimental group and 51 cases in the control group converted to negative,without a statistically significant difference. CARIFS score results in the secondary efficacy indicators showed that during 72 hours after intervention,there were statistically significant differences between the experimental group and the control group in three dimensions, including headache,muscle soreness, and the need for extra care (P<0.05). On the (6+1) days after the intervention,the differences in both the experimental group and the control group were statistically significant in 10 dimensions, including sore throat,bad sleep,uncomfortable feeling,poor spirit and fatigue,crying more than usual,the need for extra care,symptom,function,influence on parents,and total score (P<0.05). The comparison results within the group in the dimensional scores of symptom, function, and influence on parents,as well as the CARIFS total score showed that with the delay of follow-up time,scores of both groups decreased significantly,with a statistically significant difference (P<0.01). Inter-group comparison results showed that the mean score of the experimental group was higher than that of the control group at the time of enrollment. With the progress of intervention,the score of the experimental group was significantly decreased compared with that of the control group. At the end of follow-up,the mean score of the experimental group was lower than that of the control group,with no statistically significant difference. In terms of the incidence of complications,severe cases, and critical cases, there were no complications,severe cases, and critical cases in the two groups,without a statistically significant difference. ConclusionThe symptom improvement effect and negative antigen conversion rate of Qingxuan Daozhi formula in the treatment of influenza in children (heat accumulation in the lung and stomach syndrome) are not inferior to Oseltamivir Phosphate granules, and children's acceptance is better. It can be more widely used in clinical treatment of influenza in children (heat accumulation in the lung and stomach syndrome).
2.Clinical Efficacy of Xiaoji Hufei Formula in Protecting Children with Close Contact Exposure to Influenza: A Multicenter,Prospective, Non-randomized, Parallel, Controlled Trial
Jing WANG ; Jianping LIU ; Tiegang LIU ; Hong WANG ; Yingxin FU ; Jing LI ; Huaqing TAN ; Yingqi XU ; Yanan MA ; Wei WANG ; Jia WANG ; Haipeng CHEN ; Yuanshuo TIAN ; Yang WANG ; Chen BAI ; Zhendong WANG ; Qianqian LI ; He YU ; Xueyan MA ; Fei DONG ; Liqun WU ; Xiaohong GU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(21):223-230
ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy and safety of Xiaoji Hufei Formula in protecting children with close contact exposure to influenza, and to provide reference and evidence-based support for better clinical prevention and treatment of influenza in children. MethodsA multicenter, prospective, non-randomized, parallel, controlled trial was conducted from October 2021 to May 2022 in five hospitals, including Dongfang Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. Confirmed influenza cases and influenza-like illness (ILI) cases were collected, and eligible children with close contact exposure to these cases were recruited in the outpatient clinics. According to whether the enrolled close contacts were willing to take Xiaoji Hufei formula for influenza prevention, they were assigned to the observation group (108 cases) or the control group (108 cases). Follow-up visits were conducted on days 7 and 14 after enrollment. The primary outcomes were the incidence of ILI and the rate of laboratory-confirmed influenza. Secondary outcomes included traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) symptom score scale for influenza, influenza-related emergency (outpatient) visit rate, influenza hospitalization rate, and time to onset after exposure to influenza cases. ResultsA total of 216 participants were enrolled, with 108 in the observation group and 108 in the control group. Primary outcomes: (1) Incidence of ILI: The incidence was 12.0% (13/108) in the observation group and 23.1% (25/108) in the control group, with the observation group showing a significantly lower incidence (χ2=4.6, P<0.05). (2) Influenza confirmation rate: 3.7% (4/108) in the observation group and 4.6% (5/108) in the control group, with no statistically significant difference. Secondary outcomes: (1) TCM symptom score scale: after onset, nasal congestion and runny nose scores differed significantly between the two groups (P<0.05), while other symptoms such as fever, sore throat, and cough showed no significant differences. (2) Influenza-related emergency (outpatient) visit rate: 84.6% (11 cases) in the observation group and 96.0% (24 cases) in the control group, with no significant difference. (3) Time to onset after exposure: The median onset time after exposure to index patients was 7 days in the observation group and 4 days in the control group, with a statistically significant difference (P<0.05). ConclusionIn previously healthy children exposed to infectious influenza cases under unprotected conditions, Xiaoji Hufei formula prophylaxis significantly reduced the incidence of ILI. Xiaoji Hufei Formula can be recommended as a specific preventive prescription for influenza in children.
3.Clinical Efficacy of Xiaoji Hufei Formula in Protecting Children with Close Contact Exposure to Influenza: A Multicenter,Prospective, Non-randomized, Parallel, Controlled Trial
Jing WANG ; Jianping LIU ; Tiegang LIU ; Hong WANG ; Yingxin FU ; Jing LI ; Huaqing TAN ; Yingqi XU ; Yanan MA ; Wei WANG ; Jia WANG ; Haipeng CHEN ; Yuanshuo TIAN ; Yang WANG ; Chen BAI ; Zhendong WANG ; Qianqian LI ; He YU ; Xueyan MA ; Fei DONG ; Liqun WU ; Xiaohong GU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(21):223-230
ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy and safety of Xiaoji Hufei Formula in protecting children with close contact exposure to influenza, and to provide reference and evidence-based support for better clinical prevention and treatment of influenza in children. MethodsA multicenter, prospective, non-randomized, parallel, controlled trial was conducted from October 2021 to May 2022 in five hospitals, including Dongfang Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. Confirmed influenza cases and influenza-like illness (ILI) cases were collected, and eligible children with close contact exposure to these cases were recruited in the outpatient clinics. According to whether the enrolled close contacts were willing to take Xiaoji Hufei formula for influenza prevention, they were assigned to the observation group (108 cases) or the control group (108 cases). Follow-up visits were conducted on days 7 and 14 after enrollment. The primary outcomes were the incidence of ILI and the rate of laboratory-confirmed influenza. Secondary outcomes included traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) symptom score scale for influenza, influenza-related emergency (outpatient) visit rate, influenza hospitalization rate, and time to onset after exposure to influenza cases. ResultsA total of 216 participants were enrolled, with 108 in the observation group and 108 in the control group. Primary outcomes: (1) Incidence of ILI: The incidence was 12.0% (13/108) in the observation group and 23.1% (25/108) in the control group, with the observation group showing a significantly lower incidence (χ2=4.6, P<0.05). (2) Influenza confirmation rate: 3.7% (4/108) in the observation group and 4.6% (5/108) in the control group, with no statistically significant difference. Secondary outcomes: (1) TCM symptom score scale: after onset, nasal congestion and runny nose scores differed significantly between the two groups (P<0.05), while other symptoms such as fever, sore throat, and cough showed no significant differences. (2) Influenza-related emergency (outpatient) visit rate: 84.6% (11 cases) in the observation group and 96.0% (24 cases) in the control group, with no significant difference. (3) Time to onset after exposure: The median onset time after exposure to index patients was 7 days in the observation group and 4 days in the control group, with a statistically significant difference (P<0.05). ConclusionIn previously healthy children exposed to infectious influenza cases under unprotected conditions, Xiaoji Hufei formula prophylaxis significantly reduced the incidence of ILI. Xiaoji Hufei Formula can be recommended as a specific preventive prescription for influenza in children.
4.Combined screening of two primary immunodeficiency diseases and spinal muscular atrophy in neonates by multiplex real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR
Chao ZHANG ; Jianbin YANG ; Shiqiang SHANG ; Chi CHEN ; Huaqing MAO ; Xiaolei HUANG ; Fang HONG ; Haixia MIAO ; Hanyi ZHAO ; Rulai YANG
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2025;48(2):249-257
Objective:To explore the feasibility of joint screening of the two primary immunodeficiency diseases [severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) and X-linked agammaglobulinemia(XLA)] and spinal muscular atrophy(SMA) in newborns by multiplex real-time quantitative PCR technology, and to provide evidence for early screening, diagnosis and treatment of children.Methods:Cross-sectional study. From July 2021 to January 2023, a total of 103 240 dry blood spots samples of newborns were collected which were delivered to Neonatal Disease Screening Center of Zhejiang by cold chain transportation. The concentrations of the T cell receptor excision ring (TREC), Kappa deletion of the recombinant excision loop (KREC), and exon 7 deletion of Survival Motor Neuron 1 (SMN1) gene in dry blood spots were simultaneously detected by multiplex real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR, taken ribonuclease P/MRP 30 000 subunits (RPP30) as an internal reference gene. The positive newborns were further diagnosed by other laboratory tests and gene sequencing was taken as gold standard. Children samples from 1 case of SCID, 3 cases of XLA and 2 cases of SMA were used for positive verification. The correlation between detected concentration of TREC/KREC and basic information in newborns were analyzed. The differences among groups for each factor were analyzed.Results:One case of SCID, 2 cases of XLA, 9 cases of SMA and 7 cases of other genetic diseases (4 cases of DiGeorge syndrome, 1 case of trisomy 21 syndrome, 1 case of Noonan syndrome and 1 case of super male syndrome) were identified by multiplex real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR. The positive predictive values of screening neonatal SCID, XLA and SMA were 2.44% (1/41), 2.78% (2/72) and 9/9 respectively. Taking the samples from clinically diagnosed 1 case of SCID, 3 cases of XLA and 2 cases of SMA as positive validation samples, which were all identified. The detected results of TREC/KREC correlated with time of blood collection, sex, weight, gestational age and delivery mode of newborns, whose r values were 0.162/0.187, 0.066/0.032, 0.045/0.042, ?0.015/?0.088 and 0.014/0.068 respectively (all P<0.05). Conclusions:Relying on current neonatal screening platform in Zhejiang, it is feasible to screen jointly two kinds of primary immunodeficiency diseases and spinal muscular atrophy in newborns by multiple real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR technology.
5.Incidence and spatiotemporal clustering of hepatitis B in China, 2006-2020
Lei WANG ; Na LIU ; Hong YANG ; Fuzhen WANG ; Guomin ZHANG ; Huaqing WANG
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2025;46(3):410-417
Objective:To analyze the incidence and spatiotemporal clustering of hepatitis B in China from 2006 to 2020 and provide reference for hepatitis B prevention and control.Methods:The incidence data of hepatitis B in 31 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) from 2006 to 2020 were collected from National Notifiable Infectious Disease Reporting System of China Information System for Disease Control and Prevention. The incidence trend analysis was conducted by using software Joinpoint 5.0.2, and the spatiotemporal scan analysis was performed by using software SaTScan 10.1.2.Results:From 2006 to 2020, a total of 1 049 546 cases of acute hepatitis B were reported in China. The average annual reported incidence rate was 5.17/100 000. The reported incidence rate showed a decreasing trend during this period. The incidence decreased from 3.00/100 000 to 0.41/100 000 in age group 0-14 years, from 14.15/100 000 to 3.44/100 000 in age group 15-34 years, and from 6.87/100 000 to 3.72/100 000 in age group ≥35 years, the differences were all significant (all P<0.001). From 2006 to 2020, a total of 10 732 017 cases of chronic hepatitis B were reported in China. The average annual reported incidence rate was 52.85/100 000. The reported incidence of chronic hepatitis B varied in different age groups, which decreased from 11.38/100 000 to 2.18/100 000 in age group 0-14 years, and from 73.17/100 000 to 61.40/100 000 in age group 15-34 years, while increased from 48.07/100 000 to 90.75/100 000 in age group ≥35 years, the differences were all significant (all P<0.05). Spatiotemporal scan analysis indicated that the age of reported acute hepatitis B cases became older over time, and the regions with high-incidence gradually shifted from western China to southwestern China. The overall reported incidence of chronic hepatitis B in those aged ≥35 years showed an upward trend, and the regions with high-incidence were mainly found in coastal area in southeastern China and in southwestern China. Conclusions:From 2006 to 2020, the overall reported incidence of acute hepatitis B in China showed a continuous downward trend, while the reported incidence of chronic hepatitis B in those aged ≥35 years showed an upward trend. It indicated that the need to improve the diagnosis and treatment of chronic hepatitis B in adults in coastal area in southeastern China and southwestern China.
6.The application and research progress in porphyrins and their derivatives in tumor therapy
Ziyu YANG ; Jiekeng LAO ; Huaqing LIN
Tumor 2025;45(2):151-158
Porphyrin and its derivatives exhibit diverse biochemical properties because of their unique molecular structures,and have been widely used and recognized in the field of tumor therapy.The applications of chemical modifications and nanotechnology have not only significantly enhanced the biological activity of porphyrins and their derivatives but also substantially improved the drug delivery efficiency.In addition,the applications of porphyrins and their derivatives in multiple therapeutic methods,including photodynamic therapy(PDT),sonodynamic therapy(SDT),radiotherapy and immunotherapy,have opened the door for the implementation of tumor multimodal treatment strategies.This cross-disciplinary integration facilitates the overcoming of limitations inherent to single-modality treatments,thereby synergistically enhancing overall therapeutic efficacy aganist tumors.This review systematically summarizes recent advances in the applications of porphyrins and their derivatives within the aforementioned therapeutic treatments,and the challenges and future development potential of porphyrins and their derivatives in tumor therapy are respectively discussed and prospected.
7.Incidence and spatiotemporal clustering of hepatitis B in China, 2006-2020
Lei WANG ; Na LIU ; Hong YANG ; Fuzhen WANG ; Guomin ZHANG ; Huaqing WANG
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2025;46(3):410-417
Objective:To analyze the incidence and spatiotemporal clustering of hepatitis B in China from 2006 to 2020 and provide reference for hepatitis B prevention and control.Methods:The incidence data of hepatitis B in 31 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) from 2006 to 2020 were collected from National Notifiable Infectious Disease Reporting System of China Information System for Disease Control and Prevention. The incidence trend analysis was conducted by using software Joinpoint 5.0.2, and the spatiotemporal scan analysis was performed by using software SaTScan 10.1.2.Results:From 2006 to 2020, a total of 1 049 546 cases of acute hepatitis B were reported in China. The average annual reported incidence rate was 5.17/100 000. The reported incidence rate showed a decreasing trend during this period. The incidence decreased from 3.00/100 000 to 0.41/100 000 in age group 0-14 years, from 14.15/100 000 to 3.44/100 000 in age group 15-34 years, and from 6.87/100 000 to 3.72/100 000 in age group ≥35 years, the differences were all significant (all P<0.001). From 2006 to 2020, a total of 10 732 017 cases of chronic hepatitis B were reported in China. The average annual reported incidence rate was 52.85/100 000. The reported incidence of chronic hepatitis B varied in different age groups, which decreased from 11.38/100 000 to 2.18/100 000 in age group 0-14 years, and from 73.17/100 000 to 61.40/100 000 in age group 15-34 years, while increased from 48.07/100 000 to 90.75/100 000 in age group ≥35 years, the differences were all significant (all P<0.05). Spatiotemporal scan analysis indicated that the age of reported acute hepatitis B cases became older over time, and the regions with high-incidence gradually shifted from western China to southwestern China. The overall reported incidence of chronic hepatitis B in those aged ≥35 years showed an upward trend, and the regions with high-incidence were mainly found in coastal area in southeastern China and in southwestern China. Conclusions:From 2006 to 2020, the overall reported incidence of acute hepatitis B in China showed a continuous downward trend, while the reported incidence of chronic hepatitis B in those aged ≥35 years showed an upward trend. It indicated that the need to improve the diagnosis and treatment of chronic hepatitis B in adults in coastal area in southeastern China and southwestern China.
8.The application and research progress in porphyrins and their derivatives in tumor therapy
Ziyu YANG ; Jiekeng LAO ; Huaqing LIN
Tumor 2025;45(2):151-158
Porphyrin and its derivatives exhibit diverse biochemical properties because of their unique molecular structures,and have been widely used and recognized in the field of tumor therapy.The applications of chemical modifications and nanotechnology have not only significantly enhanced the biological activity of porphyrins and their derivatives but also substantially improved the drug delivery efficiency.In addition,the applications of porphyrins and their derivatives in multiple therapeutic methods,including photodynamic therapy(PDT),sonodynamic therapy(SDT),radiotherapy and immunotherapy,have opened the door for the implementation of tumor multimodal treatment strategies.This cross-disciplinary integration facilitates the overcoming of limitations inherent to single-modality treatments,thereby synergistically enhancing overall therapeutic efficacy aganist tumors.This review systematically summarizes recent advances in the applications of porphyrins and their derivatives within the aforementioned therapeutic treatments,and the challenges and future development potential of porphyrins and their derivatives in tumor therapy are respectively discussed and prospected.
9.Combined screening of two primary immunodeficiency diseases and spinal muscular atrophy in neonates by multiplex real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR
Chao ZHANG ; Jianbin YANG ; Shiqiang SHANG ; Chi CHEN ; Huaqing MAO ; Xiaolei HUANG ; Fang HONG ; Haixia MIAO ; Hanyi ZHAO ; Rulai YANG
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2025;48(2):249-257
Objective:To explore the feasibility of joint screening of the two primary immunodeficiency diseases [severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) and X-linked agammaglobulinemia(XLA)] and spinal muscular atrophy(SMA) in newborns by multiplex real-time quantitative PCR technology, and to provide evidence for early screening, diagnosis and treatment of children.Methods:Cross-sectional study. From July 2021 to January 2023, a total of 103 240 dry blood spots samples of newborns were collected which were delivered to Neonatal Disease Screening Center of Zhejiang by cold chain transportation. The concentrations of the T cell receptor excision ring (TREC), Kappa deletion of the recombinant excision loop (KREC), and exon 7 deletion of Survival Motor Neuron 1 (SMN1) gene in dry blood spots were simultaneously detected by multiplex real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR, taken ribonuclease P/MRP 30 000 subunits (RPP30) as an internal reference gene. The positive newborns were further diagnosed by other laboratory tests and gene sequencing was taken as gold standard. Children samples from 1 case of SCID, 3 cases of XLA and 2 cases of SMA were used for positive verification. The correlation between detected concentration of TREC/KREC and basic information in newborns were analyzed. The differences among groups for each factor were analyzed.Results:One case of SCID, 2 cases of XLA, 9 cases of SMA and 7 cases of other genetic diseases (4 cases of DiGeorge syndrome, 1 case of trisomy 21 syndrome, 1 case of Noonan syndrome and 1 case of super male syndrome) were identified by multiplex real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR. The positive predictive values of screening neonatal SCID, XLA and SMA were 2.44% (1/41), 2.78% (2/72) and 9/9 respectively. Taking the samples from clinically diagnosed 1 case of SCID, 3 cases of XLA and 2 cases of SMA as positive validation samples, which were all identified. The detected results of TREC/KREC correlated with time of blood collection, sex, weight, gestational age and delivery mode of newborns, whose r values were 0.162/0.187, 0.066/0.032, 0.045/0.042, ?0.015/?0.088 and 0.014/0.068 respectively (all P<0.05). Conclusions:Relying on current neonatal screening platform in Zhejiang, it is feasible to screen jointly two kinds of primary immunodeficiency diseases and spinal muscular atrophy in newborns by multiple real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR technology.
10.Adjustable external fixation traction combined with arthroscopic microfracture for treatment of osteochondral lesions of the talus
Huaqing YANG ; Yaohua ZHANG ; Qiang LI ; Liang LIU ; Hailin XU ; Qinghai HAN ; Dianzhao ZHAO ; Yun YANG ; Qichang YANG
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2024;26(3):241-246
Objective:To investigate the clinical effects of adjustable external fixation traction combined with arthroscopic microfracture in the treatment of osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLT).Methods:A retrospective study was conducted to analyze the data of 27 OLT patients who had been treated at Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital from May 2017 to March 2022. There were 16 males and 11 females, aged (32.4±7.2) years. Lesion site: 23 medial and 4 lateral cases; Hepple staging: 7 cases at stage Ⅰ, 15 cases at stage Ⅱ, and 5 cases at stage Ⅲ; disease duration: (10.6±3.3) months. All the patients were treated by adjustable external fixation traction combined with arthroscopic microfracture. Recorded were the patients' visual analogue scale (VAS) pain scores and American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot scores at 6 months and 12 months after surgery, levels of interleukin-1 (IL-1), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumour necrosis factor- α (TNF- α) at 1 month after surgery, lesion area at 12 months after surgery, and incidence of complications. Results:The follow-up time for this cohort was (16.2±6.7) months. The AOFAS score was (61.52±6.75) points before surgery, (84.15±5.56) points at 6 months after surgery and (95.67±4.30) points at 12 months after surgery. The VAS score was (5.88±1.02) points before surgery, (2.12±0.48) points at 6 months after surgery and (0.66±0.36) points at 12 months after surgery. The two-by-two comparisons between the 3 time points for the above items were statistically significant ( P<0.05). IL-1 was (32.37±6.64) pg/mL, IL-6 (34.04±7.12) pg/mL, and TNF- α (17.89±4.96) ng/L at 1 month after surgery in the 27 patients, all of which were significantly lower than their preoperative levels [(96.63±14.80) pg/mL, (102.33±20.42) pg/mL, and (54.48±9.33) ng/L] ( P<0.05). The lesion area was (28.66±6.52) mm 2 at 12 months after surgery, significantly smaller than the value before surgery [(128.52±11.32) mm 2] ( P<0.05). Infection at the adjustable external fixation needle track occurred in 1 patient and lower limb thrombosis in 2 patients. Conclusion:In the treatment of OLT, adjustable external fixation and traction combined with arthroscopic microfracture can achieve satisfactory results and improve symptoms for the patients.

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