6.Effects of prescription pre-review system on rational drug use and off-label drug use management in outpatient and emergency department
Zhi GAO ; Lulu HAN ; Fang LIU ; Rui JIAO ; Wei ZHANG ; Yi ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2025;36(13):1666-1670
OBJECTIVE To explore the effects of prescription pre-review system on rational drug use and off-label drug use management in outpatient and emergency department. METHODS A retrospective analysis was conducted on outpatient and emergency department prescription data from three phases in our hospital: January to May 2023 (silent review phase, control group), June to October 2023 (systematic automatic review phase, intervention group 1), and November 2023 to March 2024 (phase combining systematic automatic review with centralized feedback from pharmacists to physicians regarding irrational prescriptions, intervention group 2). These phases followed the implementation of our hospital’s pre-prescription review software. Statistical analysis of the prompt rate of alert, rate of irrational prescriptions, registered the off-label drug use rate and false positive irrationality prescription rate were conducted. Meanwhile, the composition of irrational prescriptions was analyzed, and evidence- based evaluation of the off-label drug use proposed by clinicians was also conducted. RESULTS Compared with control group, the prompt rate of alert and the rate of irrational prescriptions in intervention group 1 were all decreased significantly after receiving pop-up notification, with statistically significant differences (P<0.05). With the help of system warning and the pharmacists feedback, the prompt rate of alert and the rate of irrational prescriptions declined further in the intervention group 2, but there was no statistically significant difference when compared with intervention group 1 (P>0.05). The main type of irrational drug use was improper administration routes. When comparing intervention group 1 with the control group, as well as intervention group 2 with intervention group 1, a significant decrease in the rate of improper administration routes was observed, with statistically significant differences (P<0.05). Compared with control group, there was no significant difference in the registered off-label drug use rate of intervention group 1 and intervention group 2 (P>0.05). The doctor’s awareness of off-label drug use registration increased due to the real-time alerts from the pre-prescription review software, along with the pharmacists’ regular summarization and feedback. Total 13 items registrations of off-label drug use were proposed by clinicians from June 2023 to March 2024, all of which were supported by evidence of varying levels; among them, 3 items received FDA approval, 4 items were included in the Micromedex database, and the remaining 6 items were supported by evidence from system reviews or randomized controlled trials. CONCLUSIONS Prescription pre-review system can improve the level of rational drug use and assist in the standardized management of off-label drug use.
7.Advances in the mechanism of aging-driven metabolic associated fatty liver disease and related targeted therapeutic strategies
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(6):1174-1180
Metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is a liver disease associated with metabolic disorders, and it is characterized by excessive fat deposition in hepatocytes and is closely associated with insulin resistance and genetic susceptibility. Aging is an important factor in the progression of MAFLD and is positively correlated with the mortality rate of patients with MAFLD. The pathophysiological mechanisms of MAFLD involve lipid metabolism disorders, insulin resistance, inflammation, and oxidative stress, and aging exacerbates the pathological process of MAFLD by further affecting these key mechanisms. Cell senescence is an important factor in organismal aging, and therapeutic strategies targeting senescent cells can reduce the number of senescent cells or inhibit the inflammatory factors secreted by such cells, thereby helping to slow down the progression of MAFLD. In addition, the screening of novel regulatory factors provides new targets for the development of new drugs for MAFLD treatment. Although several anti-aging therapies have entered clinical trials, further studies are needed to validate the specificity and potential liver damage of these therapies due to the complex mechanisms of aging on the liver. Transforming multisystem metabolic dysfunction therapies for MAFLD into specialized therapies for aging may provide new ideas for MAFLD drug development.
8.Dynamics Changes of Long Non-Coding RNA in the Testis and Epididymis During Male Mouse Aging
Hongle HE ; Rui SUN ; Jinhong GUAN ; Ruoyang CHEN ; Yun XIE ; Chengqiang MO ; Xianshen SHA ; Yanping HUANG
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2025;46(5):806-815
ObjectiveTo investigate the dynamic expression profiles and potential regulatory mechanisms of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in male reproductive system aging. MethodsA naturally aging C57BL/6 mouse model was used and 4 mice were selected each at 3, 15, and 21 months of age. RNA was extracted from seven regions of the male reproductive tract (testis, efferent duct, initial segment of epididymis, caput epididymis, corpus epididymis, cauda epididymis, and vas deferens), followed by RNA sequencing and bioinformatics analysis. ResultsRegion-specific dynamic expression profiles of lncRNAs were constructed in the testis, epididymis (efferent duct, initial segment, caput, corpus, and cauda), and vas deferens of male mice. Combined with gene functional enrichment analysis, the functional associations of lncRNAs were elucidated in reproductive system aging. The differentially expressed lncRNAs in the aging testis were primarily involved in hormone biosynthesis and extracellular matrix organization, while those in the initial segment of the epididymis were closely related to cell recognition and epithelial cell migration. A comprehensive lncRNA expression atlas associated with male reproductive aging was established. ConclusionLncRNAs may participate in male reproductive aging through the regulation of the reproductive microenvironment, which provides key molecular targets and a research foundation for understanding age-related fertility decline.
9.Trend change of the mortality and disease burden of hypertensive nephropathy in Chongqing in 2012-2023
Xianbin DING ; Yan JIAO ; Rui DING ; Biao KANG ; Hao MU ; Jie XU ; Ting CHEN ; Jiawei XIE
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2025;36(6):43-47
Objective To analyze trend changes of disease burden of hypertensive nephropathy (HTN) between 2012 and 2023 in Chongqing, and to provide the suggestion for HTN prevention and treatment. Methods Death cases of HTN from Chongqing death registration data between 2012 and 2023 were analyzed to calculate indicators such as mortality, age standardization mortality rate (ASMR), rate of years of life lost (YLL) and Average years of life lost. The mortality of HTN between male and female, urban and rural were compared by Chi-square test. The trend change was explained by average annual percent of change (AAPC). Results The mortality and standardized mortality of HTN in Chongqing decreased from 5.44/100 000 and 3.13/100 000 in 2012 to 2.76/100 000 and 1.07/100,000 in 2023 respectively. The average annual percent change (AAPC) was -5.41% and -8.35% respectively, and the differences in the change trends were statistically significant (P<0.01). The mortality and standardized mortality of HTN in males and females decreased with AAPC of 5.50%, 8.07%, 5.27% and 8.69% respectively, and the differences in the change trends were all statistically significant (all P< 0.05). From 2012 to 2014, 2019 and 2021, the mortality rate of HTN in rural areas was higher than that in urban areas (all P < 0.05). The mortality and standardized mortality of HTN in rural areas decreased with AAPC of 6.58% and 9.46% respectively, and the differences in the change trends were all statistically significant (all P<0.05). The rate of YLL and standardized YLL of HTN in Chongqing decreased from 96.02/100 000 and 60.42/100 000 in 2012 to 44.98/100 000 and 21.49/100 000 in 2023 respectively. The AAPC was -5.83% and -7.80% respectively, and the differences in the change trends were statistically significant (both P < 0.05). AYLL of HTN were 17.88 years in 2012, and it was 17.08 years in 2023. There were no statistically significant differences in the changes (both P > 0.05). The standardized AYLL of HTN in rural areas increased at an average annual rate of 1.14%, and the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05). Conclusion The mortality and YLL rate of HNT in Chongqing was lower than it in China. Moreover, its trend was decreased. It should be strengthened early screening and healthy management of HNT.
10.Reliability and Validity Evaluation of TCM Identification Scale of Five Human Qualities in Elderly People
Manman LU ; Rui YU ; Baozhao JU ; Feng GU ; Huan ZHANG ; Zengjin JIAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(24):153-160
ObjectiveBased on the Huangdi Neijing,a traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)identification scale of five human qualities was constructed and applied in elderly people to evaluate its reliability and validity. MethodsBased on the original text of the Huangdi Neijing and a review of relevant ancient and modern literature, an identification scale of five human qualities was developed through Delphi expert interviews. Offline surveys were conducted to evaluate the feasibility,reliability,and validity of its application in elderly people,and the scale was evaluated and revised. ResultsThe scale of five human qualities is divided into five subscales:wood,fire,earth,metal,and water. Each subscale is divided into four dimensions:morphological structure,psychological characteristics,tolerance,and physiological characteristics,with a total of 75 items. The survey results in elderly people show that:(1) The recovery rate and completion rate are 100%,and the average filling time is 23.3 min. 85.5% of the samples are completed within the preset time. (2) Reliability analysis results:The homogeneity reliability of each subscale,Chronbach's α,ranges from 0.702 to 0.793. The scores of each subscale in the split-half reliability range from 0.758 to 0.841, indicating that the internal consistency of the scale is good. (3) Validity analysis results. Content validity:During the development stage of the scale,the item pool,dimensions,and structure of the scale are designed reasonably, and the content is complete. The evaluation of content validity shows that the item-level content validity index (I-CVI) ranges from 0.83 to 1.00, and the scale-level content validity index for universal agreement (S-CVI/UA) is 0.92,indicating good content validity of the scale. Construct validity extracts 22 common factors based on an eigenvalue of 1,with a contribution rate of 62.333% to the overall system. The number of common factors in the five subscales is 4,5,4,5,and 4,respectively,with contribution rates of 52.64%,53.376%,51.445%,51.359%,and 50.714%,respectively,indicating the required structure for physical fitness measurement in elderly people. ConclusionThe scale constructed in this study has high reliability and validity,and it is suitable for evaluating the physical condition of elderly people in TCM.


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