1.Construction of a community-family management model for older adults with mild cognitive impairment
Junli CHEN ; Han ZHANG ; Yefan ZHANG ; Yanqiu ZHANG ; Runguo GAO ; Qianqian GAO ; Weiqin CAI ; Haiyan LI ; Lihong JI ; Zhiwei DONG ; Qi JING
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2026;32(1):90-100
ObjectiveTo develop a community-family management model for older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and to formulate detailed application specifications, and to fully leverage the initiative of communities and families under limited resource conditions, for achieving community-based early detection and early intervention for older adults with MCI. MethodsA systematic literature review was conducted to identify pertinent publications. Corpus-based research methodologies were employed to extract, refine, integrate and synthesize management elements, thereby establishing the specific content and service processes for each stage of the management model. Utilizing the 5W2H analytical framework, essential elements such as management stakeholders, target populations, content and methods for each stage were delineated. The model and its application guidelines were finalized through expert consultation and demonstration. ResultsAn expert evaluation of the management model yielded mean scores of 4.84, 4.32 and 4.84 for acceptability, feasibility and systematicity, respectively. By integrating the identified core elements with expert ratings and feedback, the final iteration of the community-family management model for older adults with MCI was formulated. This model comprised of five stages: screening and identification, comprehensive assessment, intervention planning, monitoring and referral pathways to ensure implementation, and enhanced support for communities, family members and caregivers. Additionally, it included 18 specific application guidelines. ConclusionThe proposed management model may theoretically help delay cognitive decline, improve cognitive function and potentially promote reversal from MCI to normal cognition. It may also enhance the awareness and coping capacity of older adults and their families, strengthen community healthcare professionals' ability to early identify and manage MCI.
2.Quality Evaluation of Gegen Qinlian Tablets Based on HPLC Multi-component Quantification Combined with Chemical Pattern Recognition and TOPSIS Analysis
Ping QIN ; Yingying LU ; Wenming ZHANG ; Zifang FENG ; Lihong GU ; Chenjie XIA ; Minmin HU ; Xiaowei CHEN ; Zhenhua BIAN ; Xiwan LU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(6):217-224
ObjectiveTo establish a high-performance liquid chromatography(HPLC) for the quantitative analysis of multiple components in Gegen Qinlian tablets, and to comprehensively evaluate the quality of samples from different manufacturers by integrating chemical pattern recognition and technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution(TOPSIS), in order to provide a reference basis for quality evaluation and control of Gegen Qinlian tablets. MethodsHPLC was employed to determine the contents of 10 components in 28 batches of Gegen Qinlian tablets collected from 6 manufacturers, and taking the detection results as variables, SIMCA 14.1 and SPSS 26.0 were employed for cluster analysis(CA), principal component analysis(PCA), and orthogonal partial least squares-discriminant analysis(OPLS-DA) to identify key components affecting the quality. Then, TOPSIS analysis was employed to rank the quality of Gegen Qinlian tablets from the 6 manufacturers and establish a comprehensive quality evaluation method. ResultsA quantitative method for Gegen Qinlian tablets was established. After methodological validation, the method was found to be stable and reliable, and could be used for the quantitative analysis of this preparation. The contents of 3′-hydroxy puerarin, puerarin, 3′-methoxy puerarin, daidzein, coptisine hydrochloride, epiberberine, jatrorrhizine hydrochloride, berberine hydrochloride, palmatine hydrochloride and baicalin in 28 batches of samples were 3.58-7.35, 24.88-42.32, 4.20-9.36, 4.33-7.60, 2.52-6.44, 0.93-4.10, 0.58-3.05, 10.68-22.92, 0.82-4.82, 11.73-60.16 mg·g-1, respectively. Among them, puerarin, berberine hydrochloride and baicalin all met the limit requirements for this preparation specified in the 2025 edition of the Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China. CA and PCA clustered the 28 batches of samples into 5 categories, PCA extracted 2 principal components with a cumulative variance contribution rate of 90.588%, and OPLS-DA screened out 4 differential markers with variable importance in the projection(VIP) values>1.0, namely baicalin, 3′-hydroxy puerarin, coptisine hydrochloride and palmatine hydrochloride, which might be the main components affecting the quality of Gegen Qinlian tablets. TOPSIS analysis showed that the comprehensive score of each evaluation index(Ci) values of different manufacturers were different. Among them, the Ci of manufacturer B was ranked higher, indicating potentially superior quality, while the Ci of manufacturer A was ranked lower, suggesting potentially inferior quality. ConclusionThis study establishes a quantitative method for Gegen Qinlian tablets, and the content uniformity of the same manufacturer is good, while there are differences in the contents of active components among different manufacturers. Through the chemical pattern recognition analysis, it is found that the content differences of Gegen Qinlian tablets may be related to baicalin, 3′-hydroxy puerarin, coptisine hydrochloride and palmatine hydrochloride.
3.Current Status and Optimization Strategies for Setting Objective Performance Criteria in Clinical Trials of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Jiaqi LAI ; Qian HUANG ; Xueyin CHEN ; Shaonan LIU ; Lihong YANG ; MIMAZHUOGA ; DAWA ; Zhijian LI ; Tuerxun WUFUER ; Xinfeng GUO
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(13):1461-1464
Current formulation of objective performance criteria (OPC) in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) faces methodological challenges, including poor reporting quality, insufficient standardization of methods, limited comparability of study populations, and inadequate consideration of the genetic and environment particularities of ethnic minority populations. In response to these issues, this paper proposes optimization strategies for setting OPC in TCM, with particular attention to ethnic minority medicine. These include improving methodological techniques and statistical descriptions, ensuring transparency in meta-analyses and data sources; standardizing the estimation of point estimates and confidence intervals, and incorporating multidisciplinary expert consensus for value determination; introducing local real-world data from the same period, especially cohort study evidence, to compensate for the lack of high-quality randomized controlled trial data. Through process transparency and dynamic updating mechanisms, the credibility of OPC method can be enhanced, thereby providing methodological support for strengthening evidence-based research capacity in this field.
4.Study on HPLC fingerprint and multi-component determination of Ziziphus jujuba stir-fried with Coptis chinensis juice from Longsha Medical School
Ping QIN ; Yingying LU ; Wenming ZHANG ; Zifang FENG ; Lihong GU ; Chenjie XIA ; Minmin HU ; Xiaowei CHEN ; Tulin LU ; Yiting ZHANG ; Zhenhua BIAN
China Pharmacy 2026;37(15):1974-1978
OBJECTIVE To establish a high-performance liquid chromatography(HPLC) fingerprint and a multi-component content determination method for Ziziphus jujuba stir-fried with Coptis chinensis juice, a characteristic processed product of Longsha Medical School, and to provide a basis for the inheritance and clinical application of this distinctive variety. METHODS HPLC method was employed to establish the fingerprints of 12 batches of Z. jujuba stir-fried with C. chinensis juice. Similarity evaluation and common peak identification were subsequently carried out. Quantitative determination was performed on coclaurine, magnoflorine, coptisine hydrochloride, epiberberine, jatrorrhizine hydrochloride, spinosin, berberine hydrochloride, palmatine hydrochloride, 6"'-feruloylspinosin, and jujuboside A of samples. RESULTS The fingerprint similarities of all 12 batches of samples were higher than 0.960. A total of 17 common peaks were calibrated, among which 9 peaks were identified as coclaurine, magnoflorine, coptisine hydrochloride, epiberberine, jatrorrhizine hydrochloride, spinosin, berberine hydrochloride, palmatine hydrochloride, and 6"'-feruloylspinosin, respectively. The quantitative results showed that the mass fractions of coclaurine, magnoflorine, coptisine hydrochloride, epiberberine, jatrorrhizine hydrochloride, spinosin, berberine hydrochloride, palmatine hydrochloride, 6"'-feruloylspinosin, and jujuboside A in the 12 batches of samples were 0.044-0.091, 0.908-1.698, 0.325-0.549, 0.163-0.287, 0.103-0.172, 0.712-0.952, 1.185-1.843, 0.341-0.598, 0.228-0.405, and 0.050-0.091 mg/g, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The established HPLC fingerprint and multi-component determination method is stable and reliable, and can provide a basis for the quality standard formulation and clinical application of Z. jujuba stir-fried with C. chinensis juice.
5.Clinical Efficacy of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Adolescent Depression and Its Mechanism Revealed by Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Serum Proteomics:A Multicenter,Double-Blind,Randomized Controlled Trial
Lihong LI ; Peiyun ZHANG ; Xingyu CHEN ; Lu HAN ; Fengling LIANG ; Jesús M. CORTÉS
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(17):1858-1867
ObjectiveTo evaluate the clinical efficacy of acupuncture in the treatment of adolescent depression and to explore its potential mechanisms based on functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and serum proteomics. MethodsA randomized, double-blind, sham acupuncture-controlled trial design was conducted. A total of 100 adolescents with depression were enrolled and randomly assigned to an acupuncture group and a sham acupuncture group, with 50 participants in each group. In addition, 20 healthy subjects were recruited as healthy controls. Participants in the acupuncture group received acupuncture at Baihui (GV 20), Yintang (GV 29), Zhongwan (CV 12), Qihai (CV 6), bilateral Tianshu (ST 25), bilateral Neiguan (PC 6), bilateral Zusanli (ST 36), and bilateral Taichong (LR3). The sham acupuncture group received intervention using a blunt placebo needle without skin penetration. Both groups received 30-min treatments three times per week for 4 weeks. The primary outcome was the reduction rate of the 24-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD-24) score. Secondary outcomes included changes in HAMD-24 scores before and after treatment, covering nine factors (anxiety/somatization, cognitive impairment, sleep disturbance, psychomotor retardation, hopelessness, fatigue, weight change, diurnal mood variation, and suicidal ideation), response rate and remission rate after treatment, and symptom severity before and after treatment. Subgroup analyses of total HAMD-24 scores were performed according to concomitant medication use and the number of medications taken. During the study period, all adverse events were monitored and recorded to evaluate safety. Patients who volunteered and met the eligibility criteria for imaging examinations were selected to undergo brain fMRI scanning and serum proteomic analysis to investigate changes in functional connectivity among brain regions and differential proteins. ResultsA total of 49 participants in the acupuncture group and 50 participants in the sham acupuncture group were included in the efficacy analysis. Among them, 20 participants in the acupuncture group and 21 in the sham acupuncture group completed fMRI scans, while 19 participants in the acupuncture group and 21 in the sham acupuncture group completed serum proteomic analyses. After 4 weeks of treatment, the mean reduction rate of HAMD-24 score in the acupuncture group was significantly higher than that in the sham acupuncture group [(58±24)% vs.(26±19)%, P<0.01]. Compared to baseline, scores for anxiety/somatization, cognitive impairment, psychomotor retardation, and hopelessness, and the total HAMD-24 score significantly decreased in both groups. In addition, the acupuncture group showed significant reductions in sleep disturbance, fatigue, and suicidal ideation scores (P<0.01). After treatment, the response rate and remission rate were 67.35% (33/49) and 24.48% (12/49) in the acupuncture group, respectively, significantly higher than 6.00% (3/50) and 0 in the sham acupuncture group (P<0.01). The proportion of participants with moderate symptoms was lower, whereas the proportion with mild symptoms was higher in the acupuncture group than the sham acupuncture group (P<0.01). Among those receiving acupuncture alone, acupuncture combined with medication, or fewer than three medications, the total HAMD-24 scores decreased after treatment in both the acupuncture subgroup and the sham acupuncture subgroup, with significantly lower scores in the acupuncture subgroup (P<0.01). During the study period, four mild adverse events were reported, including one case in the acupuncture group and three cases in the sham acupuncture group; none of these events affected the continuation of treatment. fMRI results showed that acupuncture enhanced functional connectivity between the prefrontal cortex and cerebellar-limbic system-related brain regions. Proteomic analysis identified 24 differentially expressed proteins associated with acupuncture treatment, mainly enriched in pathways related to neuroinflammation and energy metabolism. ConclusionAcupuncture can significantly improve depressive symptoms in adolescents with depression. Its therapeutic effects may be achieved by modulating emotion-related brain networks and regulating pathways associated with neuroinflammation and energy metabolism.
6.Analysis of serum allergen specific IgE detection results in children with allergic diseases in Hangzhou area
Fenfang ZHU ; Jing CHEN ; Hongji JIA ; Haisong XU ; Ting JIANG ; Lihong YANG
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;59(9):1422-1426
To investigate the distribution and development of common allergens in children in Hangzhou area, and to provide an epidemiological basis for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of allergic diseases in this area. This study is a retrospective study, selecting 3 524 children who underwent allergen screening at DiAn Medical Laboratory Center (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd. from January 2022 to January 2024 as the research subjects, including 2 012 males and 1 512 females. Among them, there were 1 098 infants (0-1 year olds), 1 673 toddlers (1-3 year olds), and 753 children (3-14 year olds). Immunoblotting was used to detect 21 allergen-specific immunoglobulin E (sIgE) antibodies. The positive rates of various allergens were calculated according to gender, age, and other factors, and the epidemiological characteristics and trends were analyzed. The results showed that the overall positive rate of sIgE was 60.33% (2 126/3 524). The main inhaled allergens were Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus/Dermatophagoides farinae (992, 28.15%), dog dander (295, 8.37%) and cat dander (181, 5.13%). The main food allergens were milk (696, 19.75%), egg white (541, 15.36%) and shrimp (205, 5.83%). Boys had significantly higher sIgE positivity rates than girls for Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus/Dermatophagoides farinae(642, 31.90%, χ2=10.10, P=0.001), house dust(61, 3.02%, χ2=5.12, P=0.024), cat dander(124, 6.16%, χ2=4.06, P=0.044), mold combinations(103, 5.14%, χ2=7.51, P=0.006), and tree pollen combinations(42, 2.07%, χ2=5.44, P=0.020) (all P<0.05); With age, there was a significant increase in positivity rates for house dust mite/dust mite, house dust, mold combinations, milk, and beef (all P<0.05), and a significant decrease in positivity rates for cockroach consumption, egg whites, shrimp, crab, cod, lobster/scallop, and soybeans (all P<0.05), the positive rates of only ingestive allergens decreased significantly ( P<0.001), and the positive rates of only inhalant and mixed allergens increased significantly ( P<0.001). In conclusion,in the Hangzhou area, dust mites are the most common inhalant allergens among children with allergic diseases, while milk is the most common food allergen. Boys are more sensitive to inhalant allergens, and as children grow older, the positive rates for different allergens undergo significant changes. Dynamic monitoring of changes in specific IgE antibodies to various allergens can assist in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of allergic diseases.
7.Epidemiological characteristics analysis of monkey injury cases caused in Qianlingshan Park, Guiyang City, Guizhou Province
Cai YANG ; Yun CHEN ; Yu CHANG ; Li LI ; Qiying PAN ; Tingting LU ; Dan CHEN ; Chengxian HE ; Mei HUANG ; Liusong YANG ; Tingqin RAO ; Su GUO ; Chong LUO ; Lihong ZHOU ; Xin MU ; Li LIU ; Yayu YANG ; Yuandong HU
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;59(10):1685-1690
Objective:To analyze the epidemiological characteristics of cases involving monkey injuries at medical institutions surrounding Qianlingshan Park in Guiyang City, and to provide a reference basis for preventive measures to reduce monkey injuries and standardized post-exposure treatment.Methods:A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted, collecting 1 900 cases of monkey-induced injuries in Qianlingshan Park treated at the outpatient clinic of Guizhou Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the Department of Surgery at Qianling Hospital, Guiyang City, from 2021 to 2024. Statistical analysis was performed using Pearson′s chi-square test.Results:Total of 1 900 cases of monkey-related injuries in Qianlingshan Park were collected from 2021 to 2024. The exposure time distribution exhibited significant seasonality, with 48.58% of cases occurring during July and August, totaling 923 cases, indicating a peak in the summer. There were 774 male patients and 1 126 female patients, with a ratio of 1∶1.45.and significant differences were observed between different age groups and genders (χ2=195.00, P<0.001), with the highest number of cases occurring in the 0-9 and 20-29 age groups, accounting for 22.05%(419 cases) and 21.79%(414 cases), respectively. The upper limbs were the most common injury site, accounting for 50.84% of the total cases(966 cases in total), with significant differences between gender and injury location (χ2=22.00, P<0.001), Among females, the proportion of injuries to the upper and lower limbs (30.11% and 16.47%, respectively) was higher than that among males (20.74% and 8.63%, respectively). The majority of injuries were classified as Grade Ⅲ, making up 57.38% of cases(1 069 cases in total). Self-treatment after exposure was the most common approach(60.44%), with significant differences observed between wound severity and treatment method (χ2=6.90, P=0.032), Patients with Grade Ⅱ and Grade Ⅲ wounds were more likely to choose self-management (26.84% and 33.23%, respectively) than outpatient management (15.14% and 24.15%). Approximately 98.05% (1 863 cases) of monkey-injured patients had received rabies vaccinations. Conclusions:This study analyzes monkey-related injuries in Qianlingshan Park from 2021 to 2024, clarifying the temporal distribution of injuries, demographic characteristics, injury sites, and treatment methods. The findings provide references for optimizing human-monkey conflict management and the prevention and control of zoonotic diseases in urban ecological parks.
8.Relationship between serum FOXF1 and Apelin-13 levels and carotid atherosclerosis in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Lihong CHEN ; Xiaochen ZE ; Jianxiu SUN ; Xiliang HE
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2025;46(11):1314-1319
Objective To investigate the relationship between serum forkhead box F1(FOXF1)and Ape-lin-13 levels and carotid atherosclerosis(CAS)in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM).Methods From January 2022 to March 2024,207 elderly T2DM patients admitted to the hospital(T2DM group)and 52 healthy elderly patients underwent physical examination(control group)were selected as the study objects.The elderly T2DM patients were divided into CAS group(128 cases)and non-CAS group(79 cases)according to the occurrence of CAS.Serum FOXF1 and Apelin-13 levels were detected by real-time flu-orescent quantitative PCR and enzyme-linked immunoadsorption assay.The influencing factors of CAS in eld-erly T2DM patients were determined by multivariate unconditional Logistic regression,and the predictive effi-cacy of serum FOXF1 and Apelin-13 levels was analyzed by receiver operating characteristic curve.Results The levels of FOXF1 and Apelin-13 in T2DM group were lower than those in control group(P<0.05).The inci-dence of CAS in 207 elderly T2DM patients was 61.84%(128/207).The levels of serum FOXF1 and Apelin-13 in CAS group were lower than those in non-CAS group(P<0.05).The independent risk factors of CAS in elderly T2DM patients were the duration of T2DM,glycosylated hemoglobin and low density lipoprotein cho-lesterol(P<0.05),and the independent protective factors were FOXF1 and Apelin-13(P<0.05).The com-bined prediction of serum FOXF1 and Apelin-13 levels for CAS in elderly T2DM patients was 0.882,which was larger than 0.782 and 0.791 predicted by serum FOXF1 and Apelin-13 levels alone(P<0.05).Conclu-sion The decrease of serum FOXF1 and Apelin-13 levels in elderly T2DM patients is closely related to CAS,and the combined detection of serum FOXF1 and Apelin-13 levels has a high predictive effect on CAS in elder-ly T2DM patients.
9.Occupational Health Risk Management Measures for Personnel Handling Non-Human Primate Laboratory Animals:An Overview
Qian LI ; Jiaqi CHEN ; Lihong LI ; Feiyan ZHANG ; Huaming MAO ; Longbao LÜ
Laboratory Animal and Comparative Medicine 2025;45(2):197-205
Owing to their high genetic and physiological similarities to humans,non-human primates(NHPs)have become pivotal animal models in life sciences research and biomedical development.NHP laboratory animals are not only an ideal platform for exploring the mechanisms of neurological diseases and infectious diseases,but they are also widely used in preclinical safety evaluations of macromolecular drugs,which are considered the"gold standard".Nevertheless,this biological similarity increases the risk of zoonotic disease transmission to personnel working with NHP laboratory animals,their tissues,and body fluids.In light of recent domestic and international outbreaks of zoonotic diseases as well as the implementation of the Biosafety Law,this study examines the occupational risk factors encountered by personnel working with NHPs.This includes biological,chemical,and physical factors.This paper also covers common zoonoses,classification of the corresponding pathogens,transmission routes,risk severity levels,and protocols for post-exposure management.A multidimensional prevention and control framework is proposed,which includes the following components.(1)Risk Assessment and Emergency Response:Regularly identify hazards through an Occupational Health and Safety Committee(OHSC)and develop post-exposure emergency protocols.(2)Optimization of Management Systems:Improve facility design,optimize the allocation of personal protective equipment,and enhance health surveillance and vaccination programs.(3)Technical Training and Standardized Operations:Provide specialized training in NHP laboratory animal ethology and biosafety practices.Additionally,implement intelligent monitoring technologies to reduce the occurrence of aggressive incidents.This paper outlines measures designed to enhance health and safety awareness among personnel working with NHP laboratory animals.It emphasizes the need for strengthened guidance on the use of personal protective equipment(PPE)and the standardization of professional operational practices.The goal is to safeguard personnel health and safety,reduce occupational exposure rates,and effectively prevent occupational diseases related to laboratory animals.
10.Analysis of serum allergen specific IgE detection results in children with allergic diseases in Hangzhou area
Fenfang ZHU ; Jing CHEN ; Hongji JIA ; Haisong XU ; Ting JIANG ; Lihong YANG
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;59(9):1422-1426
To investigate the distribution and development of common allergens in children in Hangzhou area, and to provide an epidemiological basis for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of allergic diseases in this area. This study is a retrospective study, selecting 3 524 children who underwent allergen screening at DiAn Medical Laboratory Center (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd. from January 2022 to January 2024 as the research subjects, including 2 012 males and 1 512 females. Among them, there were 1 098 infants (0-1 year olds), 1 673 toddlers (1-3 year olds), and 753 children (3-14 year olds). Immunoblotting was used to detect 21 allergen-specific immunoglobulin E (sIgE) antibodies. The positive rates of various allergens were calculated according to gender, age, and other factors, and the epidemiological characteristics and trends were analyzed. The results showed that the overall positive rate of sIgE was 60.33% (2 126/3 524). The main inhaled allergens were Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus/Dermatophagoides farinae (992, 28.15%), dog dander (295, 8.37%) and cat dander (181, 5.13%). The main food allergens were milk (696, 19.75%), egg white (541, 15.36%) and shrimp (205, 5.83%). Boys had significantly higher sIgE positivity rates than girls for Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus/Dermatophagoides farinae(642, 31.90%, χ2=10.10, P=0.001), house dust(61, 3.02%, χ2=5.12, P=0.024), cat dander(124, 6.16%, χ2=4.06, P=0.044), mold combinations(103, 5.14%, χ2=7.51, P=0.006), and tree pollen combinations(42, 2.07%, χ2=5.44, P=0.020) (all P<0.05); With age, there was a significant increase in positivity rates for house dust mite/dust mite, house dust, mold combinations, milk, and beef (all P<0.05), and a significant decrease in positivity rates for cockroach consumption, egg whites, shrimp, crab, cod, lobster/scallop, and soybeans (all P<0.05), the positive rates of only ingestive allergens decreased significantly ( P<0.001), and the positive rates of only inhalant and mixed allergens increased significantly ( P<0.001). In conclusion,in the Hangzhou area, dust mites are the most common inhalant allergens among children with allergic diseases, while milk is the most common food allergen. Boys are more sensitive to inhalant allergens, and as children grow older, the positive rates for different allergens undergo significant changes. Dynamic monitoring of changes in specific IgE antibodies to various allergens can assist in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of allergic diseases.

Result Analysis
Print
Save
E-mail