1.Current Status,Strategies and Prospects of Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis and Treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Yandong WEN ; Zhi YANG ; Shaogang HUANG ; Zhongyu LI ; Xiangxue MA ; Qing XU ; Liqing DU ; Bochao YUAN ; Yibing TIAN ; Wentong GE ; Xiaofan ZHAO ; Chang LIU ; Xudong TANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(4):404-409
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional bowel disorder characterized primarily by abdominal pain and altered defecation habits. In recent years, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has made progress in multiple aspects of IBS research and treatment, including syndrome distribution, development of TCM formulas, clinical efficacy evaluation, external therapies, and psychosocial regulation. However, it still faces challenges such as over-reliance on symptomatic manifestations rather than biomarkers for diagnostic criteria, and the lack of high-quality evidence-based data supporting the efficacy of TCM formulas in treating IBS. This paper proposed that TCM diagnosis and treatment of IBS should adhere to the strategy of integrating the holistic concept with syndrome differentiation and treatment, combining TCM external therapies such as acupuncture, moxibustion and acupoint application), and emphasizing individualized diagnosis and treatment for psychosomatic abnormalities. Future research should integrate multi-omics technologies, artificial intelligence and other methods to deepen the understanding of the pathogenesis of IBS and the mechanisms of TCM formulas, so as to promote the standardization and internationalization of TCM in the diagnosis and treatment of IBS.
2.Utility of upper urinary tract video urodynamics in recurrent symptoms and equivocal hydronephrosis after ureteral reconstruction: A retrospective cohort study.
Xinfei LI ; Yiming ZHANG ; Liqing XU ; Chen HUANG ; Zhihua LI ; Kunlin YANG ; Hua GUAN ; Jing LIU ; Peng ZHANG ; Hongjian ZHU ; Liqun ZHOU ; Xuesong LI
Chinese Medical Journal 2025;138(18):2350-2352
3.Expert Consensus on Clinical Application of Qinbaohong Zhike Oral Liquid in Treatment of Acute Bronchitis and Acute Attack of Chronic Bronchitis
Jian LIU ; Hongchun ZHANG ; Chengxiang WANG ; Hongsheng CUI ; Xia CUI ; Shunan ZHANG ; Daowen YANG ; Cuiling FENG ; Yubo GUO ; Zengtao SUN ; Huiyong ZHANG ; Guangxi LI ; Qing MIAO ; Sumei WANG ; Liqing SHI ; Hongjun YANG ; Ting LIU ; Fangbo ZHANG ; Sheng CHEN ; Wei CHEN ; Hai WANG ; Lin LIN ; Nini QU ; Lei WU ; Dengshan WU ; Yafeng LIU ; Wenyan ZHANG ; Yueying ZHANG ; Yongfen FAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(4):182-188
The Expert Consensus on Clinical Application of Qinbaohong Zhike Oral Liquid in Treatment of Acute Bronchitis and Acute Attack of Chronic Bronchitis (GS/CACM 337-2023) was released by the China Association of Chinese Medicine on December 13th, 2023. This expert consensus was developed by experts in methodology, pharmacy, and Chinese medicine in strict accordance with the development requirements of the China Association of Chinese Medicine (CACM) and based on the latest medical evidence and the clinical medication experience of well-known experts in the fields of respiratory medicine (pulmonary diseases) and pediatrics. This expert consensus defines the application of Qinbaohong Zhike oral liquid in the treatment of cough and excessive sputum caused by phlegm-heat obstructing lung, acute bronchitis, and acute attack of chronic bronchitis from the aspects of applicable populations, efficacy evaluation, usage, dosage, drug combination, and safety. It is expected to guide the rational drug use in medical and health institutions, give full play to the unique value of Qinbaohong Zhike oral liquid, and vigorously promote the inheritance and innovation of Chinese patent medicines.
4.Knowledge, attitude and behavior of drinking water and associated factors among primary school students in rural China
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(4):509-513
Objective:
To investigate the status quo and associated factors of drinking water knowledge, attitude and behavior among primary school students in rural areas, so as to provide evidence for health behavioral intervention of drinking water in primary school.
Methods:
Twentythree primary schools in rural area from Hebei, Henan, Shandong and Shanxi provinces were selected by using purposive sampling method from March 1 to April 27 in 2023. Selfdesigned questionnaires regarding knowledge, attitude and behavior of drinking water were distributed to all students in grade 3-6, and 2 173 valid questionnaires were obtained. Multivariate Logistic regression was used to analyze the influencing factors of drinking water knowledge, attitude and behavior of primary school students.
Results:
The attainment rates of drinking water knowledge, attitude and behavior level were 20.02%, 26.65%, and 31.20%, respectively, among primary school students. The median of daily water intake was 1 000 mL, and the average daily water intake was (1 172.99±771.89)mL. In addition, 66.31% of students water intake reached the minimum standard of 800 mL recommended. The results of multiple Logistic regression indicated that drinking water accessibility in school, health education of drinking water, and individual selfcontrol ability were positively correlated with the knowledge (OR=1.31, 1.57, 1.58), attitude (OR=2.07, 1.65, 1.73), behavior (OR=1.40, 1.49, 1.91) of drinking water and daily water intake (OR=1.41, 1.38, 1.20) (P<0.05).
Conclusions
Primary school students in rural areas are generally lack of appropriate health awareness on drinking water including knowledge, attitude and behavior. Schools should take targeted measures to focus on the cultivation of students selfcontrol ability, so as to improve students knowledge and attitudes of drinking water, and furthermore help students shape their healthy behaviors of drinking water.
5.Research on the Spatio-temporal Evolution and Trend Prediction of the Coupling and Coordinated Development of Medical Resource Allocation and Economic Society
Liqing LI ; Sule YANG ; Zhensheng CHEN
Chinese Health Economics 2025;44(1):40-46
Objective:To explore the temporal characteristics,spatial effects,spatial correlation patterns and dynamic evolution laws of the coordinated development of medical resource allocation and economic society in China from 2010 to 2021,and to provide scientific references for promoting the coordinated and orderly development of medical and health services and economic society.Methods:The coupling coordination theory is introduced to construct a"time+space"dual-dimensional dynamic coupling coordination degree model,and the spatial correlation analysis method is used to analyze the spatial and temporal evolution characteristics of China's medical resource allocation and economic and social coupling coordination level from 2010 to 2021.On this basis,the grey prediction model is used to dynamically predict the future development and changes of the coupling coordination level of 31 provinces from 2024 to 2028.Results:From 2010 to 2021,the level of coupling and coordination between medical resource allocation and economic and social development has been steadily increased,but the overall coordination level is low,the regional gap is large,and the benign resonance coupling and coordinated and orderly development have not been fully realized;there is a significant spatial positive correlation and spatial agglomeration effect between the allocation of medical resources and the level of economic and social coupling and coordination,mainly based on the spatial correlation mode of high-high agglomeration and low-low agglomeration.From 2024 to 2028,the gap of interregional coupling coordination level will be narrowed,and the western region will still be in the stage of imbalance.Conclusion:We should focus on regional geospatial differences,improve the cross-regional multilateral coordinated development mechanism,promote mutual assistance and sharing of medical resources,technology,capital and management experience,establish and improve the investment mechanism suitable for the level of economic and social development,and promote the coordinated and orderly development of medical and health undertakings and economic society.
6.Clinical features and genetic analysis of West syndrome caused by CLCN6 mutations(report of one case)
Qingmei YANG ; Tangfeng SU ; Liqing CHEN
Journal of Clinical Neurology 2025;38(2):130-134
Objective To investigate the clinical features and genetic characteristics of West syndrome(WS)caused by CLCN6 mutations.Methods A case of WS caused by CLCN6 mutations was reported.And the literatures were reviewed.The clinical features and gene mutation characteristics of CLCN6 associated WS were analyzed.Results This patient,a male,presented with symptoms at 7 months of age,and exhibited clinical features including spasms,developmental delay,and high-amplitude disorganized of EEG.At 11 months of age,a combination of topiramate and clonazepam controlled the seizures.By 1-year-old,the EEG normalized,and at 39 months of age,the patient discontinued medication without experiencing further seizures;however,language development remained delayed.Whole exome sequencing identified a de novo missense mutation in CLCN6(c.761T>C,p.F54S),which was highly conserved.Multiple online prediction tools classified this mutation as deleterious.According to the guidelines of the American college of medical genetics and genomics,this variant was classified as likely pathogenic(PS2+PM2+PP3).A literature review included three cases(including this one).Clinical features included spasms(3/3,with 2 cases evolved into tonic-clonic and myoclonic seizures),intellectual or global developmental delay(3/3),behavioral disorders(1/3),sleep disorders(1/3),visual impairment(1/3),microcephaly(2/3),high-amplitude disorganized of EEG(3/3),and enlarged subarachnoid spaces on head MRI(2/3).After treatment,seizures in one patient were controlled,while two cases developed drug-resistant epilepsy.The CLCN6 mutations reported include c.533A>C,c.599A>C,and c.761T>C,all of which are de novo missense mutations located in the transmembrane domains.Conclusions WS caused by CLCN6 mutations is associated with a poor neurodevelopmental prognosis.The mutations are primarily de novo missense mutations.Early genetic diagnosis is crucial for improving the prognosis.
7.Study on the mechanism of Fusobacterium nucleatum promoting the formation of neutrophil extracellular trap to aggravate colitis
Liqing BAO ; Zhiyue WANG ; Yang LIU ; Yunwei WEI
Chinese Journal of Digestion 2025;45(3):189-198
Objective:To investigate the mechanism of Fusobacterium nucleatum ( Fn) in regulating the formation of neutrophil extracellular trap (NET) to aggravate colitis. Methods:With a completely randomized design, 15 C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into negative control group, dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) A group (DSS-induced colitis), and DSS+ Fn A group (DSS-induced colitis with Fn infection); another 15 C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into DSS B group, DSS+ Fn B group, and GSK484 group (DSS-induced colitis with Fn infection and followed by intraperitoneal injection of peptidylarginine deiminase 4 (PAD4)inhibitor GSK484), with 5 mice in each group. The Fn-infected neutrophils (HL-60 cell) model and PAD4-inhibited cell model were established and divided into neutrophil-like control cell (induced with 1.25% dimethylsulfoxide), Fn+ neutrophil-like cell (neutrophil-like cells co-cultured with Fn), and GSK484 cell ( Fn+ neutrophil-like cell co-cultured with GSK484) with a completely randomized design. The neutrophil-like control and Fn+ neutrophil-like cells were divided into 2 batches to conduct experiments before and after PAD4 inhibition separately.The expression of zonula occludens-1 (ZO-1), neutrophil elastase (NE), reactive oxygen species, PAD4, and citrullinated histone H3(cit-H3) were analyzed by immunohistochemistry staining, Western blotting, and flow cytometry assay. Two-tailed t test was used for statistical analysis. Results:The results of immunohistochemical staining showed that compared with those of the DSS A group, the expression levels of NE, PAD4 and cit-H3 of the DSS+ Fn A group were upregulated, and the expression level of ZO-1 was downregulated; compared with those of the DSS+ Fn B group, the expression level of ZO-1 of the GSK484 group was upregulated, and the expression levels of cit-H3 and PAD4 were downregulated. The results of Western blotting demonstrated that, before the PAD4 inhibition, the expression levels of NE, PAD4 and cit-H3 of the Fn+ neutrophil-like cell were all higher than those of the neutrophil-like control cell (1.52±0.11 vs. 1.00±0.19, 1.21±0.06 vs. 1.00±0.07, 1.59±0.16 vs. 1.00±0.16), and the differences were statistically significant ( t=-4.13, -3.86, and -4.47; P=0.014, 0.014, and 0.018); after the PAD4 inhibition, the expression levels of PAD4, cit-H3, and NE of the GSK484 cell were all lower than those of the Fn+ neutrophil-like cell (0.95±0.09 vs. 1.27±0.04, 1.15±0.34 vs. 2.29±0.50, 1.22±0.14 vs. 1.68±0.12), and the differences were statistically significant ( t=5.61, 3.24, and 4.49; P=0.005, 0.032, and 0.011). The results of flow cytometry assay indicated that the positive rate of reactive oxygen species of the DSS+ Fn A group was higher than that of the DSS A group ((21.15±2.93)% vs. (11.14±1.42)%), and the positive rate of reactive oxygen species of the Fn+ neutrophil-like cell was also higher than that of the neutrophil-like control cell before the PAD4 inhibition ((51.69±6.94)% vs.(31.95±3.31)%), and the differences were statistically significant( t=5.33 and 4.45, P=0.006 and 0.011). Conclusion:Fn can promote neutrophil to release NET by upregulating reactive oxygen/PAD4/cit-H3 signaling pathway, which disrupt the intestinal barrier and aggravate colitis.
8.A study on the correlation between HPV DNA and IHC P16 expression in cervical lesions
Haochen WANG ; Liqing JIA ; Yu YANG ; Qian WANG ; Chengli YU ; Tian TIAN ; Rui BI ; Xiaoyu TU ; Qianming BAI ; Xiaoli ZHU ; Xiaoyan ZHOU ; Min REN
China Oncology 2025;35(3):298-308
Background and purpose:Human papilloma virus(HPV)infection status is crucial for diagnosing cervical precancerous lesions and classifying cervical cancer.High-risk(HR)HPV is often linked to P16 protein overexpression,so P16 detection via immunohistochemistry(IHC)is commonly used to assess HPV infection.However,the differences between HPV status and P16 expression remains unclear.An in-depth study of the correlation between HPV and P16 is essential for clinical guidance.Methods:We retrospectively collected clinical and pathological data of cervical lesions from 618 patients diagnosed at the Department of Pathology,Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center from January 2020 to December 2023(Ethical number:050432-4-2307E).Polymerase chain reaction(PCR)reverse dot hybridization was used to detect HPV including HR and low-risk(LR)subtypes,and immunohistochemistry was used to detect P16 for comparative analysis.Based on different clinical and pathological diagnoses,the sensitivity and specificity of P16 expression in evaluating HPV infection were evaluated.Among the 618 cases of cervical lesions,there were 92 cases of cervical squamous cell carcinoma,257 cases of cervical adenocarcinoma,79 cases of high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions(HSIL),105 cases of low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions(LSIL),and 85 cases of chronic cervical inflammation.Results:According to clinical diagnosis,the HR-HPV positive rate in cervical squamous cell carcinoma was 88.0%(81/92),the P16 positive rate was 91.3%(84/92),and the overall consistency rate between P16 and HPV detection was 90.2%(88/92);for HR-HPV infection,the sensitivity and specificity of P16 were 96.3%and 45.5%.The positive rate of HR-HPV in adenocarcinoma was 54.5%(140/257),the positive rate of P16 was 58.8%(151/257),and the overall consistency rate between P16 and HPV detection was 82.5%(212/257);for HR-HPV infection,the sensitivity and specificity of P16 were 87.9%and 76.1%.In HSIL,the HR-HPV positive rate was 75.9%(60/79),the positive rate of P16 was 70.9%(56/79),and the overall consistency rate between P16 and HR-HPV detection was 82.2%(65/79);for HR-HPV infection,the sensitivity and specificity of P16 were 85.0%and 73.7%.In LSIL,the HR-HPV positive rate was 73.3%(77/105),the positive rate of P16 was 8.5%(9/105),and the overall consistency rate between P16 and HR-HPV detection was 33.3%(35/105);for HR-HPV infection,the sensitivity and specificity of P16 were 10.4%and 96.4%.In chronic cervical inflammation,the HR-HPV positive rate was 20%(17/85),the positive rate of P16 was 0.0%(0/85);for HR-HPV infection,the sensitivity and specificity of P16 were 0.0%and 100.0%.There was a significant positive correlation between P16 positivity and HPV16/18 in cervical squamous cell carcinoma,adenocarcinoma,and HSIL(P=0.000),while there was no significant correlation in LSIL and chronic cervical inflammation(P>0.05).Conclusion:In cervical squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma,the consistency of P16 expression and HPV DNA positivity are high,especially in HPV16/18 subtype.There is a good concordance between HR-HPV positivity and P16 protein overexpression.The positive expression of P16 in HSIL may initially reflect HPV infection status.However,in LSIL and chronic cervicitis,P16 expression may not accurately correlate with HPV infection.The inconsistency between P16 and HPV DNA testing could be influenced by multiple factors,including HPV subtypes,histopathological categories,specimen quality,and technical limitations.In clinical practice,it is recommended to conduct comprehensive analysis or employ multiple diagnostic methods to confirm HPV infection status for precise evaluation.
9.Observation on Clinical Efficacy of Shengdi Xiexin Decoction in the Treatment of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding with Stomach-Heat Congestion Syndrome
Liqing YANG ; Peishan WU ; Jingjing XIAO ; Zheng ZHOU ; Guangwen HUANG ; Haiyi LI
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;42(10):2434-2441
Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of Shengdi Xiexin Decoction combined with proton pump inhibitors(PPIs)in the treatment of acute non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding(ANVUGIB)with stomach-heat congestion syndrome.Methods Sixty-two patients with ANVUGIB of stomach-heat congestion syndrome admitted to Dongguan Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine between January and December 2024 were randomly divided into a treatment group(n=31)and a control group(n=31)using a random number table.The control group received conventional western therapy(e.g.,Omeprazole Sodium),while the treatment group additionally received Shengdi Xiexin Decoction.Both groups were treated for 7 days,followed by 8 weeks of follow-up.The changes in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)syndrome scores,hematological parameters[hemoglobin(Hb),red blood cells(RBC),hematocrit(Hct),albumin(ALB)],tissue perfusion and metabolic markers[blood urea nitrogen/creatinine ratio(BUN/Cr),lactate(Lac)levels],hemostasis time,time to resume oral diet,hospital stay duration,hospitalization costs,and rebleeding rates were observed to evaluate the clinical efficacy and drug safety.Results(1)After 7 days of treatment,the total effective rate was significantly higher in the treatment group(90.32%,28/31)than that in the control group(74.19%,23/31).The intergroup comparison(by chi-square test)showed that the treatment group,efficacy was superior to that of the control group(P<0.05).(2)The treatment group showed significantly short hemostasis time,time to resume oral diet,and hospital stay duration(P<0.05),as well as significantly low hospitalization costs(P<0.05)compared to the control group.(3)Both groups exhibited significant reductions in the scores of epigastric burning pain,abdominal distension,acid regurgitation,restlessness,excessive thirst,scanty dark uring and dry stools,and total TCM syndrome scores(P<0.05).The treatment group demonstrated significantly greater improvements in the scores of abdominal distension,acid regurgitation,restlessness,dark uring and dry stools,and total TCM syndrome scores(P<0.05),while no significant differences were observed in epigastric burning pain and excessive thirst(P>0.05).(4)Hb and Hct levels increased significantly in both groups(P<0.05),with a greater increase in the treatment group(P<0.05).Although RBC and ALB levels showed an upward trend,no significant differences were observed between groups(P>0.05).Following treatment,intergroup comparisons revealed that the treatment group demonstrated significantly greater increases in Hb and Hct levels than the control group(P<0.05).In contrast,the two groups showed comparable effects in elevating RBC and ALB levels,with no statistically significant differences(P>0.05).(5)BUN/Cr ratio and Lac levels decreased significantly in both groups(P<0.05),with a more pronounced reduction in the treatment group(P<0.05).(6)No significant differences were found in early or delayed rebleeding rates between groups(P>0.05).(7)Neither group experienced significant adverse events.Conclusion Shengdi Xiexin Decoction combined with PPIs significantly improves clinical outcomes in ANVUGIB patients with stomach-heat congestion syndrome.It is effective on enhancing hematological parameters,correcting tissue hypoperfusion,alleviating symptoms,shortening hemostasis time and hospitalization durations,and reducing medical costs,demonstrating excellent safety.
10.Evaluation of the feasibility and safety of a Chinese developed modular surgical robotic system for robot-assisted pyeloplasty
Shihao LIU ; Liqing XU ; Xinfei LI ; Kunlin YANG ; Zhaoying LI ; Zibo ZHANG ; Xiang WANG ; Wei-xiao FU ; Zhihua LI ; Xuesong LI
Journal of Peking University(Health Sciences) 2025;57(4):779-783
Objective:To evaluate the technical feasibility and perioperative safety of pyeloplasty assis-ted by the CarinaTM modular laparoscopic surgical robotic system in patients with ureteropelvic junction obstruction(UPJO).Methods:From November to December 2024,five consecutive patients diagnosed with UPJO underwent robot-assisted pyeloplasty using the CarinaTM modular laparoscopic surgical system at Peking University First Hospital.Data on patient demographics,intraoperative parameters(including docking time,console time,and estimated blood loss),perioperative outcomes,follow-up results,and surgeons' subjective evaluations of system performance were prospectively collected.Descriptive statistics were used;continuous variables were presented as median(range),and categorical variables as frequen-cy and percentage.Results:The cohort included four females and one male.All the patients successfully completed the robotic procedure without conversion to open or conventional laparoscopic surgery.The me-dian age was 32 years(24-37 years),and the median body mass index was 21.6 kg/m2(15.8-27.3 kg/m2).The median docking time was 8 min(3-12 min),and the median console time was 91 min(71-125 min).Intraoperative blood loss was uniformly 20 mL.The median postoperative drainage du-ration was 3 d(0-4 d),and the median length of hospital stay was 4 d(4-9 d).No Clavien-Dindo grade Ⅲ or higher complications occurred.All the patients had their double-J stents removed at 2 months postoperatively,and pain in the ipsilateral flank,reported preoperatively by all the five patients,was al-leviated.The subjective surgical success rate was 100%.Surgeons reported stable system performance throughout all the procedures,with no instances of mechanical arm interference or visual drift affecting surgical fluency.Conclusion:Preliminary findings indicate that pyeloplasty using the domestically deve-loped CarinaTM modular laparoscopic robotic system is technically feasible and perioperatively safe for the treatment of UPJO.


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