1.A Cross-Sectional Study on the Distribution of Traditional Chinese Medicine Constitutions and Factors Associated with Hyperuricemia
Zhongyi ZHANG ; Fangli LI ; Shiping HU ; Shujie AN ; Xihuan ZHU ; Jiahui ZHANG ; Luyao JIN ; Yuhan ZONG ; Mengru ZHOU ; Ji WANG ; Huaiyu WANG ; Qi WANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(20):2210-2218
ObjectiveTo analyze the distribution characteristics of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) constitution and factors associated with hyperuricemia (HUA) in the HUA population, providing a reference for persona-lized prevention and management of HUA. MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among individuals who had completed both serum uric acid (SUA) testing and TCM constitution identification during health examinations. According to SUA levels, participants were divided into a hyperuricemia group and a normal SUA group; according to the constitution identification results, participants were classified into balanced constitution, single biased constitution, and mixed constitution. The distribution characteristics of TCM constitution were compared between the two groups; participants in the hyperuricemia group were stratified by sex and age (≥18 years and <40 years, ≥40 years), and the distribution characteristics of TCM constitution were compared across different sex and age groups. Logistic regression was used to analyze factors associated with HUA, with further stratified analyses by sex and age. ResultsA total of 10 920 participants were included, comprising 4170 cases (38.19%) in the hyperuricemia group and 6750 cases (61.81%) in the normal serum uric acid group. According to TCM constitution, there were 420 cases (3.85%) with balanced constitution, 6108 cases (55.93%) with single biased constitution, and 4392 cases (40.22%) with mixed constitution. In the hyperuricemia group, there were 80 cases (19.05%) with balanced constitution; 2275 cases (37.25%) with single biased constitution, among which damp-heat constitution (1205 cases, 52.97%), phlegm-dampness constitution (500 cases, 21.98%), and qi-stagnation constitution (181 cases, 7.96%) accounted for relatively high proportions; and 1815 cases (41.33%) with mixed constitution, among which mixed constitution involving phlegm-dampness (51.35%, 932 cases), mixed constitution involving blood stasis (47.00%, 853 cases), and mixed constitution involving damp-heat (41.21%, 748 cases) accounted for relatively high proportions. Logistic regression showed that qi-stagnation constitution (OR=1.68), mixed constitution involving qi-stagnation (OR=1.53), mixed constitution involving phlegm-dampness (OR=1.55), and mixed constitution involving blood stasis (OR=1.50) were independently associated with HUA (P<0.05). Sex-stratified analysis showed that mixed constitution involving phlegm-dampness was positively associated with HUA risk in females; age-stratified analysis showed that, among individuals aged ≥18 and <40 years, qi-stagnation constitution, mixed constitution involving qi stagnation, and mixed constitution involving phlegm-dampness were positively associated with HUA risk (all P<0.05). ConclusionThe prevalence of HUA differs markedly by sex and age. Mixed constitution accounts for a higher proportion of HUA patients. Qi-stagnation constitution, mixed constitution involving qi stagnation, mixed constitution involving phlegm-dampness, and mixed constitution involving blood stasis are associated with HUA. Notably, the specific association of mixed constitution involving phlegm-dampness in females and qi-stagnation constitution in young adults is particularly prominent.
2.Types of organoid models for liver fibrosis and their application
Mengru JIANG ; Zeran WANG ; Hongyan GE
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2026;42(9):2224-2228
Liver fibrosis is a critical pathological stage in the progression of chronic liver diseases, involving the interaction between multiple mechanisms such as abnormal activation of hepatic stellate cells and extracellular matrix deposition. Since traditional animal models and two-dimensional cell culture systems cannot faithfully recapitulate the complex multicellular interactions and metabolic microenvironment of human liver fibrosis, three-dimensional liver organoid technologies have gradually been used in the construction of liver fibrosis models, providing novel research methods for mechanistic studies and therapeutic evaluation. Focusing on the construction of liver fibrosis-related organoid models, this article elaborates on the association of abnormal activation of hepatic stellate cells, chronic inflammatory response, gut-liver axis signaling, and lipid metabolic dysregulation with the progression of liver fibrosis and summarizes the current research advances in the application of organoid models for anti-fibrotic drug screening and targeted therapeutic assessment. Finally, this article briefly discusses the limitations of existing organoid models for liver fibrosis and future research directions, in order to provide a theoretical reference for both basic research and clinical application in liver fibrosis.
3.Gut microbiota after kidney transplantation and its impact on patient prognosis
Pumeng FU ; Yaping LIU ; Mengru WANG ; Qingqing YAO ; Zhengyu REN ; Hongxia LI
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2025;46(6):900-909
In recent years,with the advancement of microbial detection technologies,an increasing number of studies have revealed significant differences in the gut microbiota composition of kidney transplant recipients before and after surgery.These changes in the gut microbiota may influence graft function and the occurrence of post-transplant complications through a variety of factors.This article will review the research progress in the relationship between gut microbiota and kidney transplantation.It focuses on the changes in gut microbiota after kidney transplantation.The role of gut microbiota in immune regulation,drug metabolism,graft function protection,and post-transplant complications is also studied.At the same time,these effects may be of great significance in improving the short-term and long-term prognosis of kidney transplant recipients,thus providing a novel idea for further improving kidney transplant prognosis.
4.Application of an improved"outside-in"technique in hip arthroscopic surgery
Jing YANG ; Qiang WANG ; Baojin SU ; Baohua HE ; Hang SHI ; Yuchen SHANG ; Wei DONG ; Mengru LI ; Yuhao ZHENG ; Jin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Sports Medicine 2025;44(3):171-176
Objective To explore the clinical effect of applying an improved"outside-in"technique in hip arthroscopic surgery.Methods Totally 136 patients undergoing hip arthroscopic surgery between June 2021 and July 2023 were selected and studied retrospectively.According to their different surgi-cal approach,they were divided into a modified approach group(n=75,including 30 males and 45 fe-males,with an average age of 36±14)and a classic approach group(n=61,including 33 males and 28 females,with an average age of 31±11).Before as well as 4 weeks,3 months and 6 months after the surgery,both groups were evaluated using the visual analog scale(VAS)and Harris hip score,and observed their surgical complications.Moreover,the surgical outcomes and time of sur-gical approach establishment were compared between the two groups.Results There was no significant difference between the two groups in general information,preoperative VAS and Harris scores.More-over,no significant difference was found between the two groups in the Harris score after surgery.Compared with the classic approach group,the improved group had significantly less surgical time(49.0±16.9 min vs.66.0±13.3 min,P<0.05),without using the C-arm fluoroscopy during surgery.Moreover,in the modified approach group,the time for establishing the mid-anteriorapproach was sig-nificantly shortened(10.4±5.9 min vs.25.9±15.1 min,P<0.05),along with the traction time during surgery(66.0±13.3 min vs.49.0±16.9 min,P<0.05).Conclusion The modified"outside-in"hip ar-throscopy technique is a safe and effective surgical method,easier to operate,with shorter surgical time.
5.Application of bidirectional social support in elderly patients with maintenance hemodialysis
Cheng ZHANG ; Xiaoyi WANG ; Wenjuan YANG ; Mengru LIU ; Fei HE
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(7):813-819
Objective To explore the basis of PERMA on the overall well-being and social support of elderly patients with maintenance hemodialysis(MHD).Methods A total of 60 elderly patients with MHD were selected from the blood purification center of a tertiary A hospital in Zhejiang Province from January to December 2022 as the study subjects.According to the different disease areas of the patients,they were randomly divided into an experimental group or a control group.Finally,30 patients were included in each group.The control group received routine care,and the experimental group received another 4-week bidirectional social support intervention based on the PERMA model.General well-being scale,social support rating scale,sleep duration,activity duration were used to evaluate the effect before intervention,4 weeks after intervention and 1 month after intervention.Results The results of repeated measurement ANOVA showed that there were statistically significant differences in general happiness score,social support score,sleep duration and activity duration in terms of time effect(P<0.05),while there were statistically significant differences in general happiness score,social support score and sleep duration in terms of inter-group effect(P<0.05).Social support score and sleep duration had statistically significant interac-tion effects(P<0.05).Conclusion The bidirectional social support intervention based on well-being PERMA model can enhance the general well-being and social support level of elderly patients with MHD,and improve the sleep and activity status of elderly patients with MHD.
6.Deafness, dystonia, and central hypomyelination syndrome caused by BCAP31 gene mutation: a case report
Yunan WANG ; Mengru ZHU ; Wei XU
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2025;28(6):517-519
This article reported a case of deafness, dystonia, and central hypomyelination (DDCH) caused by BCAP31 gene mutation. The patient was a 57-day-old male infant with obvious feeding difficulties, delayed growth and development, and elevated liver enzyme levels. Whole-exome sequencing revealed a de novo heterozygous mutation of c.32(exon2)delT/p.F11Sfs*34(NM_001256447) in the BCAP31 gene. His mother carried the heterozygous mutation, while his father had the wild-type gene. Based on clinical manifestations, a diagnosis of DDCH was made. The patient was treated with nutritional support, liver protection treatment, and symptomatic therapy and discharged at 93 days of age. A telephone follow-up two weeks after discharge reported that the infant still had feeding problems, had not gained any weight, cried a lot, and was hard to be soothed when crying. The infant died at 121 days of age.
7.Design and implementation of aviation transport stretcher for severely injured patients
Jia WANG ; Peng DU ; Linyuan ZHANG ; Yeqin SUN ; Zongmin WEI ; Mengru YU ; Canhua XU ; Hongbing LU
China Medical Equipment 2025;22(9):167-172
Objective:To develop an air transfer stretcher for severely injured patients,so as to meet the requirements of severely injured patients for rapid transport of aviation medical treatment.Methods:The guide rails of hatch of mainstream civil airliner models were analyzed through investigation.Based on the principles of modularization,integration and intelligence,a highly universal and portable aviation stretcher with the functions of rapid transport and life support was designed and developed.The design of the stretcher was verified through simulation analysis and calculation,as well as tests in laboratory,which should meet the requirements of the standards from China Civil Aviation Regulations(CCAR)-25.Results:The results of simulation analysis and tests of laboratory showed that the aviation transport stretcher,and the strength and stiffness of its structure reached to requirement of CCAR-25 standard,which was suit to the portable aviation evacuation of severely injured patients on civil airliners,and the rapid transfer between air and ground.It has the function of supporting life,and the aviation transport stretcher with high universality and convenience can enhance the safety and rescue capability of aviation evacuation system of medical treatment of aviation.Conclusion:The portable aviation stretcher with high-versatility that was researched and developed by this study can effectively solve the problems of life support,injury monitoring,and emergently rescue and treatment during the transport for severely injured patients,which improve the support ability of air-ground transportation for severely injured patients.
8.Analysis of adverse pregnancy outcomes in fetuses with thickening of the nuchal translucency
Yameng REN ; Maohuan BAI ; Xuezhe OUYANG ; Mengru WANG ; Xiao HAN ; Xiaotian CHEN ; Mengdie ZHANG ; Ling LIU
China Modern Doctor 2025;63(17):1-3,24
Objective To investigate the adverse pregnancy outcomes of fetuses with increased nuchal translucency(NT).Methods A total of 376 pregnant women at the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from May 2023 to January 2024 were selected as research subjects,who had a diagnosis of fetal NT ≥ the 95th percentile and complete pregnancy outcomes for singleton pregnancies.The fetuses were divided into simple thickening group(n=320)and thickening with structural abnormalities group(n=56)based on NT ultrasound results.The interventional prenatal diagnosis outcomes and pregnancy outcomes of two groups were compared.Results The rate of chromosomal abnormalities and the incidence of adverse pregnancy outcomes were higher in thickening with structural abnormalities group compared to simple thickening group with statistically significant differences(P<0.05).The overall incidence of adverse pregnancy outcomes in NT thickened fetuses was 31.65%,but after excluding chromosomal abnormalities and structural malformations,the good pregnancy outcome rate in NT thickened fetuses was 98.09%.Conclusion NT thickening is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes in fetuses,and the risk of poor fetal outcome is further increased when NT thickening combined with structural abnormalities in early pregnancy,but the pregnancy outcome is better in fetuses with NT thickening after excluding chromosomal abnormalities and structural malformations.
9.Research progress of air-to-ground transport devices for patients with serious injury
Mengru YU ; Jia WANG ; Peng DU ; Linyuan ZHANG ; Canhua XU ; Hongbing LU
China Medical Equipment 2025;22(7):167-171
The air-ground transfer device for patients with serious injury is one kind of medical equipment and system that can realize the safe and efficient transfer for patients with serious injury between the air and the ground under scenarios of emergency medical rescue,which plays an important role in the process of aviation rescue.At present,a variety of air-to-ground transport devices for patients with serious injury have been developed abroad,such as the trauma life support and transportation system of United States,the medical transport aircraft of Israel and so on.In China,it has also been developed,such as general-purpose airborne stretcher supports,life support system for patients with serious injury in moving,cross-platform and etc..However,there are still many challenges in current research and development of air-to-ground transfer devices,including technical stability,intelligent level,the application of new materials and so on.Based on this,this paper systematically reviewed the domestic and international development status of air-to-ground transport devices for patients with serious injury,and analyzed the facing problems and technical challenges of these devices,and discussed their development trends in future.Through the research and analysis for existing devices,this study aimed to provide references for the research and development of air-to-ground transport devices for patients with serious injury,so as to improve the efficiency and quality of emergency medical rescue.
10.Construction and practice of the theory of “turbid toxin pathogenesis” and related prevention and treatment strategies for hepatic encephalopathy in traditional Chinese medicine/Zhuang medicine
Zhipeng WU ; Yuqin ZHANG ; Chun YAO ; Minggang WANG ; Na WANG ; Mengru PENG ; Ningfang MO ; Yaqing ZHENG ; Rongzhen ZHANG ; Dewen MAO
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(2):370-374
Hepatic encephalopathy is a difficult and critical disease with rapid progression and limited treatment methods in the field of liver disease, and it is urgently needed to make breakthroughs in its pathogenesis. Selection of appropriate prevention and treatment strategies is of great importance in delaying disease progression and reducing the incidence and mortality rates. This article reviews the theory of “turbid toxin pathogenesis” and related prevention and treatment strategies for hepatic encephalopathy in traditional Chinese medicine/Zhuang medicine, proposes a new theory of “turbid toxin pathogenesis”, analyzes the scientific connotations of “turbid”, “toxin”, and the theory of “turbid toxin pathogenesis”, and constructs the “four-step” prevention and treatment strategies for hepatic encephalopathy, thereby establishing the new clinical prevention and treatment regimen for hepatic encephalopathy represented by “four prescriptions and two techniques” and clarifying the effect mechanism and biological basis of core prescriptions and techniques in the prevention and treatment of hepatic encephalopathy, in order to provide a reference for the prevention and treatment of hepatic encephalopathy.

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