1.Syndrome Differentiation and Treatment of Rosacea Using the Method of Venting Heat and Resolving Stagnation
Yuan SUN ; Yang SHEN ; Runan FANG ; Wenjing CHEN ; Yan ZHAO ; Di GE ; Jianhong LI
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(5):571-574
This paper summarizes the clinical experience in the syndrome differentiation and treatment of rosacea using the method of venting heat and resolving stagnation. It is considered that the key pathogenesis of rosacea is the accumulation of heat with stagnation. Accordingly, the method of venting heat and resolving stagnation is proposed, which vents and disperses constraint heat by applying approaches such as dredging defensive qi, clearing qi, venting ying (营) level, and cooling blood, while eliminating stagnation and masses through regulating qi, resolving dampness, dispelling phlegm and removing stasis. In clinical practice, a core prescription for venting heat and resolving stagnation is formulated, with flexible modifications made according to the clinical characteristics of different rosacea subtypes, including erythematotelangiectatic, papulopustular, phymatous, and ocular types, thereby providing therapeutic insights for the treatment of rosacea with traditional Chinese medicine.
2.Retrospective epidemiological analysis of fungal infection of a hospital from 2018 to 2024
Zhihao LIU ; Yali LIU ; Lina GUO ; Yao WANG ; Ying ZHAO ; Xiuli XIE ; Wenjing LIU ; Renyuan ZHU ; Hongli SUN ; Hongtao DOU ; Dingding LI ; Lingli LIU ; Shuying YU ; Menglan ZHOU ; Qiwen YANG ; Yingchun XU ; Li ZHANG
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2025;46(21):2588-2594
Objective To analyze the main epidemiological characteristics of fungal infection in this hospital in the past 7 years,and to provide reference for clinical treatment and prevention and control strategies of fun-gal infection.Methods The fungal data and clinical data of related patients isolated from clinical samples in Peking Union Medical College Hospital from early January 2018 to the end of May 2024 were selected,and the main epidemiological characteristics of fungal infection in this hospital were identified and described through multi-angle statistical analysis.Results A total of 4 479 patients with filamentous fungal infection were en-rolled.The proportion of male patients[57.5%(2 576/4 479)]was higher than that of female patients[42.5%(1 903/4 143)],mainly distributed in internal medicine,Intensive Care Unit(ICU)and emergency de-partment,among which internal medicine accounted for the highest proportion[50.0%(2 241/4 479)].About 90.0%of the specimens were from the lower respiratory tract,in addition to specimens from skin and soft tis-sue,tissue,ear and blood culture.In terms of seasonal distribution,there are more patients in winter.The fun-gi were mainly composed of Aspergillus,Mucor,Cerdosporium,Fusarium and Penicillium,among which As-pergillus was the most abundant,accounting for 74.6%of the total.Aspergillus fumigatus was the most a-bundant Aspergillus,accounting for 42.5%of the total Aspergillus(1 418/3 340).Among the related infec-tions caused by mold,Aspergillus was the most common in the lower respiratory tract,accounting for 76.8%.Among them,Aspergillus fumigatus accounted for the highest proportion(33.6%).98.6%of the molds infected the ear were Aspergillus,of which Aspergillus niger and Aspergillus terreus were the most common.Skin infections are mainly caused by Sporothrix schenckii,Trichophyton rubrum,Microsporum ca-nis.The results of in vitro drug sensitivity test showed that the four common Aspergillus isolated in this hos-pital were sensitive to voriconazole,and amphotericin B had better antifungal activity against Mucorales in vitro.Conclusion Based on the main epidemiological characteristics of fungal infections in this hospital,it is recommended that special attention be paid to the admission of patients in the respiratory department during the peak infection period in autumn and winter.In the treatment of fungal infections in different regions and on different body parts,attention should be paid to the differences in the distribution of bacterial species.
3.Advances in the clinical application of neoadjuvant immunotherapy for resectable locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
Yujiao SUN ; Meili YU ; Wenjing MA ; Longmei SUN ; Zhaofeng ZHU ; Yuanyuan ZHENG
Journal of International Oncology 2025;52(5):309-314
Esophageal cancer cases in China account for more than 50% of the world, among which approximately 90% are histological subtypes of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Over 50% of esophageal cancer patients are initially diagnosed at locally advanced or advanced stages. The R0 resection rate with surgical treatment alone is relatively low, and local recurrence and distant metastasis are prone to occur, resulting in a low 5-year survival rate. Recent research has focused on neoadjuvant therapy for esophageal cancer, but the most effective form of such therapy remains undetermined. Immunotherapy is currently the most active research field in tumor treatment. Further exploration of the treatment model combing immunotherapy with neoadjuvant chemotherapy or chemoradiotherapy is expected to improve the therapeutic effect and survival benefit in patients with locally advanced resectable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.
4.Efficacy of phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation combined with capsular tension rings in the treatment of high myopia with cataract
Journal of Navy Medicine 2025;46(5):474-478
Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of phacoemulsification with intraocular lens(IOL)implantation combined with a capsular tension ring in patients with high myopia and cataract.Methods A total of 76 patients with high myopia and cataract who were admitted to the Xi'an Fengcheng Hospital from February 2019 to May 2022 were assigned to control group(n=38)and study group(n=38)by random number table.The control group underwent phacoemulsification with IOL implantation,and the study group received additional treatment with a capsular tension ring on the basis of the control group.The best corrected visual acuity(BCVA),intraocular pressure(IOP),anterior chamber depth(ACD),effective lens position(ELP),subjective visual quality,and the incidence of postoperative complications were compared between the two groups.Results BCVA showed significant improvement after surgery in both groups(P<0.05),and postoperative BCVA in the study group was higher than that in the control group(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in IOP between the two groups(P>0.05).ACD and subjective visual quality were increased,and ELP was decreased after surgery in both groups(P<0.05),and these indexes in the study group were superior to those in the control group after surgery(P<0.05).The incidence of complications,such as retinal detachment,corneal edema,and corneal endothelial decompensation in the study group was lower than that in the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion Phacoemulsification with IOL implantation combined with capsular tension rings can improve visual acuity and intraocular structural stability in patients with high myopia and cataract.It is a recommended treatment.
5.Randomized Controlled Study of Baoshen Prescription in Treating Stage Ⅳ Diabetic Nephropathy in Patients with Syndromes of Qi-Yin Deficiency and Kidney Collateral Stasis and Obstruction
Yiting QIU ; Shuangshuang HONG ; Zhiqiu LIU ; Xinru SUN ; Yuefen WANG ; Mengchao LIU ; Wenjing ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(3):124-131
ObjectiveTo evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of Baoshen prescription in the treatment of stage Ⅳ diabetic nephropathy (DN) in the patients with syndromes of Qi-Yin deficiency and kidney collateral stasis and obstruction, and to explore the mechanism of this prescription delaying the disease progression. MethodsA randomized, controlled, double-blind, multicenter clinical trial was conducted, in which 94 stage Ⅳ DN patients with syndromes of Qi-Yin deficiency and kidney collateral stasis and obstruction were randomly assigned into Baoshen prescription and control groups (47 cases). The treatment lasted for 12 weeks. The primary efficacy indicators were mainly renal function indexes, including urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR), 24-hour urine total protein (24 h-UTP), serum creatinine (SCr), and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). The secondary efficacy indicators were metabolic memory of hyperglycemia, podocyte epithelial-to-mesenchymal transdifferentiation-related indexes, and TCM syndrome score. ResultsAfter 12 weeks of treatment, the Baoshen prescription group showed lowered levels of advanced glycation end products (lgAGEs), connective tissue growth factor (CTGF), type Ⅳ collagen (Col-Ⅳ), receptor of AGEs (RAGE), urinary fibroblast-specific protein-1 (FSP-1), UACR, 24 h-UTP, and glycated hemoglobin (HbAlc) (P<0.05), and an upward trend of miR-21 mRNA. The control group showed elevated levels of SCr and UREA and lowered levels of urinary FSP-1, eGFR, and HbAlc (P<0.05). After treatment, the Baoshen prescription group had lower levels of lgAGEs, CTGF, urinary FSP-1, SCr, UACR, and 24 h-UTP and higher levels of Col-Ⅳ and eGFR than the control group (P<0.05). In addition, the Baoshen prescription group showed statistically significant differences in SCr, eGFR, UACR, and 24 h-UTP before and after treatment (P<0.05). ConclusionBaoshen prescription can effectively improve the renal function, reduce the urinary protein level, and alleviate clinical symptoms in stage Ⅳ DN patients with syndromes of Qi-Yin deficiency and kidney collateral stasis and obstruction. The mechanism may be related to the metabolic memory of hyperglycemia and epithelial-to-mesenchymal transdifferentiation of podocytes.
6.Mining and analysis of capasetinib adverse events signals based on FAERS database
Chongqing Medicine 2025;54(9):2132-2137
Objective To mine the risk signals of capasetinib related adverse events(ADE)by the Ad-verse Event Reporting System of the U.S.Food and Drug Administration(FAERS)to provide reference for the safe use of this drug in clinic.Methods The ADE reports of capasetinib were retrieved in FAERS from the fourth quarter of 2023 to the fourth quarter of 2024.After deleting the duplicate data and standardization with MedDRA v26.1,the signals were mined by using disproportionation analysis(ROR,PRR,EBGM,BCPNN).Results A total of 731 ADE reports of capasetinib were collected.There were 1 794 case times of ADE.A total of 12 categories of system organs were involved.A total of 492 preferred terms were involved,a-mong which 49 were positive signals.Among the top 30 signals reported by frequency,21 were positive sig-nals,including rashes,diarrhea,hyperglycemia,etc.The potential ADE not listed in the instruction manual in-cluded diabetic ketoacidosis,urinary tract infection,pleural effusion and atrial fibrillation.Potential ADE in fe-male patients meeting the positive signal criteria also included hyperkalemia and elevated blood bilirubin.82.35%(42/51)of capasetinib ADE cases occurred within the first month after the initiation of medication.Conclusion Capasetinib has the new ADE signals.The risk evaluation should be done well before clinical use.
8.Multi-omics reveals the inhibition mechanism of Bacillus velezensis DJ1 against Fusarium graminearum.
Meng SUN ; Lu ZHOU ; Yutong LIU ; Wei JIANG ; Gengxuan YAN ; Wenjing DUAN ; Ting SU ; Chunyan LIU ; Shumei ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Biotechnology 2025;41(10):3719-3733
Bacillus velezensis DJ1 exhibits broad-spectrum antagonistic activity against diverse phytopathogenic fungi, while its biocontrol mechanisms against Fusarium graminearum, the causal agent of maize stalk rot, remain poorly characterized. In this study, we integrated genomics and transcriptomics to elucidate the antifungal mechanisms of strain DJ1. The results demonstrated that DJ1 inhibited F. graminearum with the efficacy of 64.4%, while its polyketide crude extract achieved the control efficacy of 55% in pot experiments against this disease. Whole-genome sequencing revealed a single circular chromosome (3 929 792 bp, GC content of 47%) harboring 12 biosynthetic gene clusters for secondary metabolites, six of which encoded known antimicrobial compounds (macrolactin H, bacillaene, difficidin, surfactin, fengycin, and bacilysin). Transcriptomic analysis identified 243 differentially expressed genes (152 upregulated and 91 downregulated, P < 0.05), which were potentially associated with the antagonistic activity against F. graminearum. KEGG enrichment analysis highlighted activation (P < 0.05) of cysteine/methionine metabolism, pentose phosphate pathway, and polyketide biosynthesis pathways, indicating that DJ1 employed synergistic strategies involving antimicrobial compound synthesis, energy metabolism enhancement, and nutrient competition to suppress pathogens. This study provides a theoretical foundation for developing novel microbial resources and application technologies to combat phytopathogenic fungi.
Fusarium/drug effects*
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Bacillus/metabolism*
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Plant Diseases/prevention & control*
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Antifungal Agents/pharmacology*
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Genomics
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Zea mays/microbiology*
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Transcriptome
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Gene Expression Profiling
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Antibiosis
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Multigene Family
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Multiomics
9.Effect of foot position and chair height on lower limb kinematic and kinetic parameters during sit-to-stand tasks in children with cerebral palsy
Wenjing LI ; Xiao GAO ; Aihua LI ; Yan NI ; Wei SUN ; Jiangna WANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(21):4469-4476
BACKGROUND:Foot position and seat height are important factors affecting "Sit-to-Stand",but most of the current research on "Sit-to-Stand" focuses on healthy people and Parkinson's disease patients. The kinematic and kinetic characteristics of the lower limbs of children with spastic cerebral palsy during the "Sit-to-Stand" task under different foot positions and seat heights are not known.OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of different foot positions and different seat height on lower limb kinematic and kinetic parameters during the "Sit-to-Stand" task in children with cerebral palsy. METHODS:Seven children with spastic cerebral palsy were selected as the research subjects. All subjects received the "Sit-to-Stand" test of six tasks,namely three seat heights (high,medium,and low stools) × two foot positions (front and back foot positions). The kinematic and dynamic data of children with cerebral palsy were collected under different foot positions and seat heights.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1) The time characteristics results showed that the total time required for the children with cerebral palsy to perform the sit-to-stand transfer task was significantly smaller in the high stool condition compared to the low stool condition (P=0.046). (2) The kinetic results showed that at the moment of lifting,the knee flexion moment was significantly larger in the bipedal posterior condition than the bipedal anterior condition (P=0.049). The knee flexion moment was significantly smaller in the high stool condition compared to the medium stool condition (P<0.001). (3) It is concluded that raising the seat height and changing the foot position had an effect on the sit-to-stand transfer in children with spastic cerebral palsy. The children were able to perform the sit-to-stand maneuver with less motor compensation in the high-stool bipedal-rear position condition. Meanwhile,the high chair can be used as an aid to enhance the performance of sit-to-stand transfer in children with spastic cerebral palsy. The high stool bipedal hindfoot condition was the most effective in improving the sit-to-stand transfer in children with spastic cerebral palsy.
10.Efficacy and safety of amoxicillin-clavulanate(10∶1)for injection versus ampicillin-sulbactam in the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia
Xiaohua QIN ; Haihui HUANG ; Xingang HUANG ; Shenghua SUN ; Dongyang HE ; Wenjing WANG ; Yingyuan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy 2025;25(4):357-363
Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of amoxicillin-clavulanate(10∶1)for injection in the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia(CAP)in adult patients.Methods Eligible patients were randomized to receive amoxicillin-clavulanate(10∶1)2.2 g or ampicillin-sulbactam(2∶1)3.0 g via intravenous infusion q12h or q8h for 7 to 14 days.The primary endpoint was to the clinical efficacy 7-14 days after discontinuation of treatment.The secondary endpoints included microbiological efficacy and safety.Results All enrolled patients(n=324)were included in the full analysis set(FAS),specifically 165 patients receiving amoxicillin sodium-clavulanate potassium(10∶1)and 159 patients receiving ampicillin sodium-sulbactam sodium(2∶1).The clinical cure rate was 78.8%(130/165)for amoxicillin-clavulanate(10∶1)and 77.4%(123/159)for ampicillin-sulbactam 7-14 days after end of treatment(P>0.05).The clinical cure rate was 87.5%(126/144)for amoxicillin-clavulanate(10∶1)and 87.4%(111/127)for ampicillin-sulbactam(2∶1)in per protocol set(P>0.05).Therefore,amoxicillin-clavulanate(10∶1)was non-inferior to ampicillin-sulbactam in the primary endpoint in the treatment of CAP in adult patients.The overall bacterial eradication rate was 94.4%(34/36)for amoxicillin-clavulanate(10∶1)and 89.3%(25/28)for ampicillin-sulbactam(P>0.05).The common study drug-related clinical adverse event were abnormalities of hepatic function in both the amoxicillin-clavulanate(10∶1)group(4.8%,8/165)and ampicillin-sulbactam group(3.1%,5/159)(P>0.05).Conclusions Amoxicillin-clavulanate(10∶1)2.2 g Ⅳ infusion q12h or q8h for 7-14 days was noninferior to ampicillin-sulbactam in terms of clinical and microbiological efficacy in the treatment of CAP in adult patients.The safety of the two dosing regimens was comparable.

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