1.Traditional Chinese herbal medicine in European Union: State of art, challenges, and future perspectives focusing on Italian market.
Anna Rita BILIA ; Rebecca BALLERINI ; Liping QU ; Mei WANG
Chinese Herbal Medicines 2025;17(1):3-18
Traditional Chinese herbal medicine (TCM) has been used in China for thousands of years as an integral part of the healthcare system.The use of botanical products deriving from plants from TCM has become very spread and rooted in European Union (EU), generating a manufacturing industry of pronounced size, in particular the segment of food supplements, but recently also medical devices and cosmetics based on plants from TCM, especially in Italy. Only seven Herbal Medicinal Products (HMP) based on plants from TCM are present in EU besides more than 100 monographs on TCM plants are present in the European Pharmacopoeia. Indeed, the number of herbal monographs of European Medicine Agency (EMA) which report the main data on safety and efficacy of medicinal plants from TCM are very limited and this could be a reason for the limited number of HMP based on herbal drugs used in TCM. It is clear that those botanicals based on TCM but not classified as HMP can represent a sort of "borderline" products. Very likely, they are present on the European market because of the simpler authorization when compared with HMP. Some examples of these categories (food supplements and medical devices) containing plants from TCM and marketed in Italy are reported in this review. Consequently, it is urgent the need to clarify their categorization, also fundamental for the consumer protection. It is imperative the establishment of EU quality standards and official registration for Chinese herbal medicinal products, even if they are marketed as food supplements, medicinal devices or cosmetics because the international quality standards International Organization for Standardization Technical Committee 249-Traditional Chinese Medicine (ISO/TC249) can harmonize the quality control and promote the trading internationally. Governmental organizations together with companies producing TCM should work together to accelerate the legislation of laws pertaining to TCM, and generate an environment where TCM does not just continue to exist but truly develop.
2.Development and application of a non-pharmacological nursing intervention program based on enhanced recovery after surgery and wrist-ankle acupuncture for postoperative nausea and vomiting in gynecological laparoscopic surgery
Xiao WANG ; Ling MEI ; Jian WANG ; Liping YU
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2025;31(33):4578-4583
Objective:To develop a non-pharmacological nursing intervention program based on enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) and wrist-ankle acupuncture for postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in gynecological laparoscopic surgery, and to evaluate its effectiveness.Methods:Through systematic literature retrieval, evidence screening, and expert consultation, a non-pharmacological intervention program for PONV based on ERAS and wrist-ankle acupuncture was established. Patients undergoing gynecological laparoscopic surgery in Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine from January to May 2025 were selected using convenience sampling. The observation group received the ERAS and wrist-ankle acupuncture-based intervention program, while the control group received sham acupuncture on the basis of routine nursing care. The Rhodes Index of Nausea, Vomiting, and Retching (R-INVR) , the Postoperative Patient Comfort Scale (PPCS) , adverse event incidence, and patient satisfaction were used to evaluate intervention effects.Results:A total of 96 patients completed the study, including 49 in the observation group and 47 in the control group. After the intervention, 13 patients in the observation group and 23 in the control group had R-INVR scores ≥4, with a statistically significant difference between groups ( P<0.05) . The PPCS score was (70.76±16.11) in the observation group and (61.09±12.24) in the control group, with a significant difference ( t=3.321, P<0.05) . Patient satisfaction was higher in the observation group than in the control group ( P<0.05) . During the treatment period, all patients had stable vital signs, and no serious adverse reactions or allergic responses to drugs or acupuncture were observed. Conclusions:The ERAS and wrist-ankle acupuncture-based non-pharmacological nursing intervention program is reasonable and effective. From the perspective of patient safety, it can reduce the severity of PONV in gynecological laparoscopic surgery and improve patient comfort and satisfaction.
3.Analysis of the detection of respiratory pathogens in children in Zibo area from 2020 to 2022
Renbing ZHAO ; Nan WANG ; Lingyan LI ; Yanhui YANG ; Fangfang GAO ; Mei YANG ; Aixia QI ; Liping CHEN
China Modern Doctor 2025;63(20):35-39
Objective To analyze the distribution characteristics of 13 common respiratory pathogens in children in Zibo area from 2020 to 2022.Methods A total of 3091 hospitalized children with respiratory infections admitted to Zibo Maternal and Child Health Hospital from January 2020 to December 2022 were selected as the subjects.Throat swabs or bronchoalveolar lavage fluid samples were collected from the patients,and 13 common respiratory pathogens were tested to analyze the distribution differences among different genders,ages,and seasons.Results Among 3091 pediatric patients,1794 were found to be infected with pathogens.The top three pathogens were Mycoplasma pneumoniae,rhinovirus,and respiratory syncytial virus(RSV).The single infection rate was 47.75%,while the mixed infection rate was 10.28%,with the most common scenario being a mixed infection of two pathogens.There were statistically significant differences in the pathogen profiles across different age groups(P<0.001):infants had the highest detection rate of RSV,young children were primarily infected with rhinovirus,preschool and school-age children were predominantly infected with Mycoplasma pneumoniae.Seasonal distribution showed that the highest positive rate was in autumn,while the lowest was in spring(P<0.05).In spring,the main pathogens were rhinovirus and Mycoplasma pneumoniae;in summer,they were rhinovirus and parainfluenza virus;in autumn,they were Mycoplasma pneumoniae and RSV;and in winter,the detection rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae and influenza B virus were higher.Conclusion From 2020 to 2022,Mycoplasma pneumoniae,rhinovirus and RSV were the main pathogens of children's respiratory tract infection in Zibo area,and there were significant differences in the distribution of pathogens among different ages and seasons.
4.Development and application of a non-pharmacological nursing intervention program based on enhanced recovery after surgery and wrist-ankle acupuncture for postoperative nausea and vomiting in gynecological laparoscopic surgery
Xiao WANG ; Ling MEI ; Jian WANG ; Liping YU
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2025;31(33):4578-4583
Objective:To develop a non-pharmacological nursing intervention program based on enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) and wrist-ankle acupuncture for postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in gynecological laparoscopic surgery, and to evaluate its effectiveness.Methods:Through systematic literature retrieval, evidence screening, and expert consultation, a non-pharmacological intervention program for PONV based on ERAS and wrist-ankle acupuncture was established. Patients undergoing gynecological laparoscopic surgery in Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine from January to May 2025 were selected using convenience sampling. The observation group received the ERAS and wrist-ankle acupuncture-based intervention program, while the control group received sham acupuncture on the basis of routine nursing care. The Rhodes Index of Nausea, Vomiting, and Retching (R-INVR) , the Postoperative Patient Comfort Scale (PPCS) , adverse event incidence, and patient satisfaction were used to evaluate intervention effects.Results:A total of 96 patients completed the study, including 49 in the observation group and 47 in the control group. After the intervention, 13 patients in the observation group and 23 in the control group had R-INVR scores ≥4, with a statistically significant difference between groups ( P<0.05) . The PPCS score was (70.76±16.11) in the observation group and (61.09±12.24) in the control group, with a significant difference ( t=3.321, P<0.05) . Patient satisfaction was higher in the observation group than in the control group ( P<0.05) . During the treatment period, all patients had stable vital signs, and no serious adverse reactions or allergic responses to drugs or acupuncture were observed. Conclusions:The ERAS and wrist-ankle acupuncture-based non-pharmacological nursing intervention program is reasonable and effective. From the perspective of patient safety, it can reduce the severity of PONV in gynecological laparoscopic surgery and improve patient comfort and satisfaction.
5.Analysis of the detection of respiratory pathogens in children in Zibo area from 2020 to 2022
Renbing ZHAO ; Nan WANG ; Lingyan LI ; Yanhui YANG ; Fangfang GAO ; Mei YANG ; Aixia QI ; Liping CHEN
China Modern Doctor 2025;63(20):35-39
Objective To analyze the distribution characteristics of 13 common respiratory pathogens in children in Zibo area from 2020 to 2022.Methods A total of 3091 hospitalized children with respiratory infections admitted to Zibo Maternal and Child Health Hospital from January 2020 to December 2022 were selected as the subjects.Throat swabs or bronchoalveolar lavage fluid samples were collected from the patients,and 13 common respiratory pathogens were tested to analyze the distribution differences among different genders,ages,and seasons.Results Among 3091 pediatric patients,1794 were found to be infected with pathogens.The top three pathogens were Mycoplasma pneumoniae,rhinovirus,and respiratory syncytial virus(RSV).The single infection rate was 47.75%,while the mixed infection rate was 10.28%,with the most common scenario being a mixed infection of two pathogens.There were statistically significant differences in the pathogen profiles across different age groups(P<0.001):infants had the highest detection rate of RSV,young children were primarily infected with rhinovirus,preschool and school-age children were predominantly infected with Mycoplasma pneumoniae.Seasonal distribution showed that the highest positive rate was in autumn,while the lowest was in spring(P<0.05).In spring,the main pathogens were rhinovirus and Mycoplasma pneumoniae;in summer,they were rhinovirus and parainfluenza virus;in autumn,they were Mycoplasma pneumoniae and RSV;and in winter,the detection rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae and influenza B virus were higher.Conclusion From 2020 to 2022,Mycoplasma pneumoniae,rhinovirus and RSV were the main pathogens of children's respiratory tract infection in Zibo area,and there were significant differences in the distribution of pathogens among different ages and seasons.
6.Related factors of post-stroke depression in patients with cerebral infarction during hospitalization in rehabilitation department
Fang LI ; Huizhen LIU ; Liping MEI ; Tong ZHANG ; Haojie ZHANG ; Bingjie LI ; Jun ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2024;30(2):217-222
ObjectTo explore the risk factors related to the intensity of post-stroke depression in patients with cerebral infarction during hospitalization in the rehabilitation department. MethodsThe hospital consultation records of cerebral infarction patients in Beijing Bo'ai Hospital from December, 2019 to February, 2023 were reviewed from the hospital information system, and those who were diagnosed as depression visited the department of psychology were selected. It was collected including general information of sexes, ages, education levels, matrimony; medical features of course, location, affected side, sensory disorders, aphasia, agrypnia, dysphagia, hand-shoulder syndrome, constipation; functioning of muscle strength and Brunnstrom stages; and scores of Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA), Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Balance (FMA-B), modified Barthel Index (MBI) and Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD). Patients with HAMD scores ≤ 20 were as the low group, and those > 20 were as the high group. ResultA total of 2 403 hospitalized stroke patients were included, out of which 269 patients with cerebral infarction were diagnosed as depression and visited the department of psychology; while 103 cases were in the low group and 166 cases were in the high group. The incidence of constipation was less, and the incidence of dysphagia and shoulder-hand syndrome was higher in the high group (χ2 > 5.379, P < 0.05), with weaker strength of iliopsoas muscle and quadriceps muscle, earlier of Brunnstrom stage of lower extremities and hands, and worse scores of NIHSS, MMSE, FMA, FMA-B and MBI (|Z| > 2.020, t > 2.171, P < 0.05). Logistic regression showed that constipation (OR = 0.435), quadriceps muscle strength (OR = 0.782) and dysphagia (OR = 2.602) related to the intensity of post-stroke depression in convalescent patients (P < 0.05). ConclusionPost-stroke dysphagia and poor quadriceps muscle strength may exacerbate post-stroke depression; however, constipation may not.
7.The effect of formononetin on the neuron cell damage of oxygen-glucose deprivation/reoxygenation was studied based on the PARP1 signaling pathway
Li YU ; Mei WANG ; Wenxiu WANG ; LiPing CAO ; QianSong HE
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2024;59(2):207-211
Objective To study the effect of formononetin on the cell damage of glucose/oxygen deprivation/reoxy-genation glyconeurons via the PARP1 signaling pathway,and to offer theoretical support for the use of Caragana isoflavones in the treatment of cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury.Methods In mouse neurons(HT22),a model of Oxygen-glucose deprivation/reoxygenation(OGD/R)was created.Western blot was used to detect the expres-sion of PARP1 and PARG in HT22 neurons at various time points of glucose-oxygen deprivation/reoxygenation,and the optimal time point of pathway modification was chosen.After OGD/R,HT22 cells were treated with form-ononetin,PARP1 inhibitor(PJ34),and PARG inhibitor,and six groups were developed:control group,control group+formononetin group,OGD/R group,OGD/R+formononetin group,OGD/R+PJ34 group,OGD/R+PARG inhibitor group.HT22 cells were grown normally without OGD/R therapy in the control group.The expres-sion levels of apoptotic factors and associated proteins in each group were determined using immunofluorescence and Western blot.Results PARP1 pathway was activated most obviously in HT22 cells after 3 hours of glucose and ox-ygen deprivation/reoxygenation.Under the condition of OGD/R 3 h,treatment with formononetin,PJ34 or PARG inhibitor could increase E3 ubiquitin ligase(Iduna),inhibit the expression of PARP1 and PARG pathway proteins,reduce the expression of AIF and P53,and increase the phosphorylation level of AKT protein.Conclusion Form-ononetin can block the PARP1/AIF/Akt signaling pathway by raising the expression of Iduna protein in the pres-ence of OGD/R,hence decreasing the damage to HT22 mouse neurons.
8.Study on the correlation between home rearing environment and social emotional competence of infants and toddlers
Yuying XU ; Chenming GUO ; Fangxuan MEI ; Xi ZHANG ; Liping YU ; Jiali DONG
Chinese Journal of Child Health Care 2024;32(5):559-565
【Objective】 To understand the current situation of social emotional competence of infants and toddlers, and analyze its relationship with home rearing environment, in order to provide the basis for improving the level of infant social emotional development. 【Method】 A study was conducted on 390 individuals from a child health institution in Hubei and Henan provinces.The "Infant and Toddler Social-Emotional Assessment Scale" and "1 - 3 Years Child Home Rearing Environment Scale" were used to investigate the social emotions ability and home rearing environment of infants and toddlers. 【Results】 A total of 390 valid questionnaires were collected in this survey, of which 199 were boys (51.0%) and 191 girls (49.0%). The average age of infants was (27.13±6.86)months.The age distribution is mainly among infants and young children aged 24 to 36 months, with a total of 305 people (78.2%). The caregiver′s registered residence (Z=-3.570), father′s education level (H=17.106), mother′s education level (H=7.980), per capita monthly income of the family (H=13.986), and the home rearing environment (Z=-8.881) had statistical significance on the social emotional competence of infants(P<0.05 or <0.01).There was a significant positive correlation between family rearing environment and infants′ social emotion (r=0.582, P<0.01).Multiple regression analysis showed that the social adaptation/self-care(β=0.30, 95%CI: 0.18 - 0.52, P<0.01)and language cognition dimensions(β=0.22, 95%CI: 0.07 - 0.59, P<0.05) in the home rearing environment had a statistically significant impact on the social emotional ability of infants and toddlers. 【Conclusion】 The home rearing environment is closely related to the social emotional development of infants and young children.Improve the parenting knowledge and skills of the main caregivers of infants and young children, build a good family rearing environment for infants and young children, which is beneficial to promote the development of children′s social emotions.
9.Investigation on the current status of medication education in medical institutions in China
ZHANG YIZHOU ; DU LIPING ; ZHANG YUQING ; LIU SITONG ; MEI DAN
China Pharmacy 2024;35(11):1380-1385
OBJECTIVE To investigate the development and current status of medication education in domestic medical institutions, aiming to provide reference and suggestions for better development of medication education. METHODS The online questionnaire survey was conducted in March 2023 to investigate the implementation of medication education in medical institutions at all levels nationwide; descriptive analysis and influencing factors analysis were conducted. RESULTS A total of 1 368 questionnaires were recycled, 1 304 of which were effective questionnaires, with the effective rate of 95.32%. The average rate of providing medication education was 73.62% in medical institutions nationwide, 76.05%, 67.68% and 73.76% respectively in Eastern, Central and Western regions, 87.11%, 60.57% and 46.32% respectively in tertiary, secondary and primary medical institutions. The commonest place and way of carrying out medication education were dispensing window and oral instructions, and both were more diverse in tertiary medical institutions, compared with second and primary medical institutions. The median annual service volume of medication education in medical institutions PUMCH-A- at all levels was 500 people; the higher the level of medical institutions, the larger the annual service volume of medication education (P=0.023). More than half of medical institutions didn’t have any form of compensation for medication education, which was mostly reflected in the workload of medical institutions with compensation. Grade of medical institutions, degree of information and automation were the major influencing factors of carrying out medication education. CONCLUSIONS The ratio of carrying out medication education is improved in the central region in China in recent years, compared with 2019; while that of primary institutions in all regions is at a low level and should be improved. The place of carrying out medication education should be set according to the characteristics of medical institutions, and medication education forms should be enriched as much as possible. The quantity and quality of medication education talents still need to be improved. Compensation for pharmaceutical care should be continually explored and implemented to prompt high-quality and sustainable development of medication education.
10.Investigation on the current status of medication education in medical institutions in China
ZHANG YIZHOU ; DU LIPING ; ZHANG YUQING ; LIU SITONG ; MEI DAN
China Pharmacy 2024;35(11):1380-1385
OBJECTIVE To investigate the development and current status of medication education in domestic medical institutions, aiming to provide reference and suggestions for better development of medication education. METHODS The online questionnaire survey was conducted in March 2023 to investigate the implementation of medication education in medical institutions at all levels nationwide; descriptive analysis and influencing factors analysis were conducted. RESULTS A total of 1 368 questionnaires were recycled, 1 304 of which were effective questionnaires, with the effective rate of 95.32%. The average rate of providing medication education was 73.62% in medical institutions nationwide, 76.05%, 67.68% and 73.76% respectively in Eastern, Central and Western regions, 87.11%, 60.57% and 46.32% respectively in tertiary, secondary and primary medical institutions. The commonest place and way of carrying out medication education were dispensing window and oral instructions, and both were more diverse in tertiary medical institutions, compared with second and primary medical institutions. The median annual service volume of medication education in medical institutions PUMCH-A- at all levels was 500 people; the higher the level of medical institutions, the larger the annual service volume of medication education (P=0.023). More than half of medical institutions didn’t have any form of compensation for medication education, which was mostly reflected in the workload of medical institutions with compensation. Grade of medical institutions, degree of information and automation were the major influencing factors of carrying out medication education. CONCLUSIONS The ratio of carrying out medication education is improved in the central region in China in recent years, compared with 2019; while that of primary institutions in all regions is at a low level and should be improved. The place of carrying out medication education should be set according to the characteristics of medical institutions, and medication education forms should be enriched as much as possible. The quantity and quality of medication education talents still need to be improved. Compensation for pharmaceutical care should be continually explored and implemented to prompt high-quality and sustainable development of medication education.

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