1.Academic Characteristics of Contemporary Chinese Medicine Masters in Treating Diabetic Kidney Disease Based on SrTO
Yu SUN ; Xiaodan WANG ; Yingzi CUI ; Tianying CHANG ; Fan LI ; Lisha WANG ; Chenxuan DONG ; Shoulin ZHANG ; Xing LIAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(10):258-269
ObjectiveTo explore the academic characteristics of contemporary renowned Chinese medicine masters in treating diabetic kidney disease (DKD) from the perspectives of principles, methods, formulas, and medications. MethodsIn strict accordance with the Systematic Review of Text and Opinion (SrTO) process developed by the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI), an Australian evidence-based healthcare center, the databases including China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), VIP Database, Wanfang Data, and China Biomedical Literature Service System (SinoMed) were searched. Based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria, text information extraction, quality evaluation, and text information synthesis were conducted sequentially. The data were analyzed and presented in the form of text and figures. ResultsA total of 215 articles related to 43 contemporary renowned experts in the fields of Chinese medicine nephrology and endocrinology were included. The study found that the academic thoughts of these masters in the treatment of DKD are extensive, involving multiple levels such as disease understanding, therapeutic strategies, formula application, and medication use. In terms of disease understanding, the primary pathogenesis is characterized by deficiency in the root and excess in the manifestation. It is emphasized that internal factors, such as congenital endowment deficiency, interact with external factors such as improper diet, emotional disturbances, invasion of exogenous pathogens, and delayed or inappropriate treatment, to jointly induce the disease. This further gives rise to various pathogenetic theories, including obstruction of renal collaterals by blood stasis, toxin-induced damage to renal collaterals, latent wind disturbing the kidney, and internal heat leading to mass formation. In terms of therapeutic strategies and medication use, the principal treatment method is to replenish Qi and nourish Yin. Stage-based and syndrome-differentiated treatments are advocated. Flexible use of insect-derived drugs and wind-dispelling drugs is emphasized, along with proficiency in applying classical formulas and drug pairs. Integrated internal and external treatments, as well as the combined application of multiple therapeutic approaches, are commonly employed for comprehensive management. Meanwhile, the concept of "preventive treatment of disease" is upheld, and individualized long-term management of patients is advocated. ConclusionThrough the SrTO process, the academic thoughts of contemporary renowned Chinese medicine masters in the treatment of DKD have been systematically and standardly synthesized, providing a scientific and standardized basis for future theoretical exploration.
2.Academic Characteristics of Contemporary Chinese Medicine Masters in Treating Diabetic Kidney Disease Based on SrTO
Yu SUN ; Xiaodan WANG ; Yingzi CUI ; Tianying CHANG ; Fan LI ; Lisha WANG ; Chenxuan DONG ; Shoulin ZHANG ; Xing LIAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(10):258-269
ObjectiveTo explore the academic characteristics of contemporary renowned Chinese medicine masters in treating diabetic kidney disease (DKD) from the perspectives of principles, methods, formulas, and medications. MethodsIn strict accordance with the Systematic Review of Text and Opinion (SrTO) process developed by the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI), an Australian evidence-based healthcare center, the databases including China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), VIP Database, Wanfang Data, and China Biomedical Literature Service System (SinoMed) were searched. Based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria, text information extraction, quality evaluation, and text information synthesis were conducted sequentially. The data were analyzed and presented in the form of text and figures. ResultsA total of 215 articles related to 43 contemporary renowned experts in the fields of Chinese medicine nephrology and endocrinology were included. The study found that the academic thoughts of these masters in the treatment of DKD are extensive, involving multiple levels such as disease understanding, therapeutic strategies, formula application, and medication use. In terms of disease understanding, the primary pathogenesis is characterized by deficiency in the root and excess in the manifestation. It is emphasized that internal factors, such as congenital endowment deficiency, interact with external factors such as improper diet, emotional disturbances, invasion of exogenous pathogens, and delayed or inappropriate treatment, to jointly induce the disease. This further gives rise to various pathogenetic theories, including obstruction of renal collaterals by blood stasis, toxin-induced damage to renal collaterals, latent wind disturbing the kidney, and internal heat leading to mass formation. In terms of therapeutic strategies and medication use, the principal treatment method is to replenish Qi and nourish Yin. Stage-based and syndrome-differentiated treatments are advocated. Flexible use of insect-derived drugs and wind-dispelling drugs is emphasized, along with proficiency in applying classical formulas and drug pairs. Integrated internal and external treatments, as well as the combined application of multiple therapeutic approaches, are commonly employed for comprehensive management. Meanwhile, the concept of "preventive treatment of disease" is upheld, and individualized long-term management of patients is advocated. ConclusionThrough the SrTO process, the academic thoughts of contemporary renowned Chinese medicine masters in the treatment of DKD have been systematically and standardly synthesized, providing a scientific and standardized basis for future theoretical exploration.
3.Effect evaluation of short video based health education on e-cigarette awareness improvement among junior high school students
LI Da,WANG Xiaodan,LI Lei,LIU Na,ZHAO Lei
Chinese Journal of School Health 2026;47(6):799-803
Objective:
To evaluate the efficacy of a short video based health education model in enhancing e-cigarette awareness among junior high school students, so as to provide empirical evidence for optimizing school based health education in the digital era.
Methods:
In December 2024, a cluster sampling method was applied to recruit 465 eighth grade students from a middle school in Kunming for a survey. The intervention was implemented through playing short videos produced by the research team in the classroom, and a self designed adolescent e-cigarette questionnaire was used to conduct assessments before and after intervention, along with qualitative interviews with 60 teachers and students by purposive sampling. Pre and post intervention outcomes were compared by using paired t-test and Chi-square test. Qualitative data underwent a three stage coding process of "open, axial, and selective coding" to construct an explanatory framework.
Results:
Quantitative analysis showed significant post intervention increases in both baseline awareness scores(92.1±6.6)and deep awareness scores (70.0±17.6) compared with pre intervention( 78.2± 14.0,46.1±20.5)( t =23.54,26.72,both P <0.05), both meeting the criteria for large effect sizes (Cohen s d =1.09, 1.24). The improvement in deep awareness was particularly pronounced, specifically regarding addictive ingredients, illicit additives(tiletamine,metomidate,etomidate), and misconceptions about smoking cessation efficacy ( χ 2=150.54,113.27,117.40,112.92, 69.93 , all P <0.01). Qualitative insights revealed that narrative transportation and visual enhancement were the core mechanisms of efficacy: 87.3% of students preferred contextualized narratives, 85.5% of students decoded cognitive bottlenecks more effectively because of visual enhancement, and 72.7% relied on short videos for micro learning.
Conclusion
Short video based health education can effectively enhance e-cigarette awareness among junior high school students, offering a pragmatically viable digital pathway for school based health education.
4.Construction and Verification of Prediction Model of Qi Deficiency and Blood Stasis Syndrome in Chronic Heart Failure
Tong JIANG ; Xiaodan FAN ; Shijia WANG ; Fengxia LIN ; Zhicong ZENG ; Liangzhen YOU ; Hongcai SHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(6):154-163
ObjectiveTo construct and validate a clinical prediction model for Qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome in chronic heart failure (CHF),aiming to assist clinical diagnosis and provide tools and methods for individualized treatment of CHF. MethodsThe clinical data of patients with chronic heart failure treated at Dongzhimen Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine from January 2022 to January 2024 were retrospectively collected. The patients were randomly divided into a training group and a validation group with a ratio of 7∶3. First, the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) regression analysis was used to preliminarily screen the predictive factors affecting the diagnosis of Qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome in CHF. Subsequently, the Logistic regression method was applied to conduct a more in-depth and detailed analysis of these factors. Variables with P<0.05 in the results of the multi-factor Logistic regression were carefully selected and included. Based on the regression coefficients obtained from this analysis, a model was constructed, and a nomogram was accurately drawn. Using R software,the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve,calibration curve,and decision curve analysis (DCA) were precisely drawn. These analyses were used to comprehensively evaluate the model from three crucial aspects: discrimination,calibration,and clinical applicability. Additionally, the accuracy,specificity,sensitivity,positive predictive value,and negative predictive value of the model were meticulously calculated to conduct a more all-round and comprehensive assessment. ResultsIn total, 168 cases were successfully obtained in the training group, and 71 cases were included in the validation group. After a thorough comparison, it was found that there were no statistically significant differences in the baseline data between the two groups. After being rigorously screened by the LASSO-multivariate logistic regression method, dark red tongue,smoking history,cardiac troponin I,and N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-ProBNP) were identified as the influencing factors for diagnosing patients with the Qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome in CHF. The constructed model demonstrated an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.812 in the training group and 0.719 in the validation group. The calibration curve showed that the predicted curve of the model was close to the actual observed curve. DCA indicated that the model could provide substantial clinical benefits for patients at the decision thresholds ranging from 0.2 to 0.9. ConclusionThe clinical prediction model for Qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome in chronic heart failure constructed in this study shows good performance. It has certain application value in clinical practice, which may contribute to the improvement of the diagnosis and treatment of CHF patients with this syndrome.
5.Exploring Academic Characteristics of Contemporary Experts and Schools in Traditional Chinese Medicine Gynecology in Treating Endometriosis Diseases Based on SrTO
Zhiran LI ; Xiaojun BU ; Xiaodan WANG ; Le ZHANG ; Ruixue LIU ; Jingyu REN ; Xing LIAO ; Weiwei SUN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(6):249-259
ObjectiveStarting from the etiology, pathogenesis, and treatment strategies of endometriosis and adenomyosis, to integrate and sort out the academic characteristics of contemporary renowned experts and schools in the field of traditional Chinese medicine gynecology. MethodsAccording to the systematic review of text and opinion (SrTO) process developed by the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) in Australia, this paper determined literature screening criteria by searching China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), VIP, Wanfang, and China Biomedical Literature Database. Information was extracted after literature screening, and quality evaluation was conducted using the JBI Narrative, Text, and Opinion Systematic Review Strict Evaluation Checklist. The JBI Narrative, Opinion, Text Evaluation, and Review Tool Summary Table was used for information synthesis, and data analysis and display were conducted in the form of text and charts. ResultsThe 146 articles related to 39 renowned experts and 19 articles related to 10 schools of thought were included. Research has found that contemporary experts and schools in traditional Chinese medicine gynecology consider blood stasis as the core pathogenesis in understanding the etiology and pathogenesis of two diseases and related infertility. Their viewpoints varied from multiple aspects such as clinical symptom characteristics, meridian circulation location, pathological product evolution, disease duration, emotional psychology, lifestyle habits, preference for food and drink, innate endowment, and acquired injury. In terms of treatment, it was advocated to divide the stage, treat according to different types, adapt to the times, integrate nature and humans, and combine multiple methods to treat comprehensively when necessary. It was also recommended to skillfully use insects, make good use of classic formulas and small prescriptions, pay attention to protecting the spleen and stomach and regulating emotions, and make good use of self-formulated empirical formulas for internal or external use. Besides, individualized long-term management of patients was also advocated. ConclusionThis study applies the SrTO process to systematically summarize the academic ideas of contemporary renowned experts and schools in traditional Chinese medicine gynecology regarding the causes, mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatments of endometriosis, providing a scientific and standardized reference for future theoretical exploration.
6.Tympanoplasty and eustachian tube balloon dilatation in the treatment of adhesive otitis media
Hongmin LI ; Pengfei WANG ; Xiaodan ZHU ; Ling LI ; Yuan ZHANG ; Le WANG ; Fanglei YE
Journal of Audiology and Speech Pathology 2025;33(4):368-371
Objective To compare the clinical effect of tympanoplasty with and without eustachian tube bal-loon dilatation(ETBD)in the treatment of adhesive otitis media(AOM).Methods A total of 43 patients with AOM and eustachian tube dysfunction(ETD)were retrospectively analyzed,and were divided into the experimental group(n=22)who underwent tympanoplasty combined with ETBD and the control group(n=21)who underwent tympanoplasty alone.The changes of average air conduction hearing thresholds,pure-tone air-bone gap(ABG)and eustachian tube score(ETS)were compared between the two groups before and after surgery at 6 months and 2 years.Results There were no significant differences between the experimental group and the control group in air conduction hearing thresholds,ABG and ETS before operation(P>0.05).Comparison within both the two groups after operation:air conduction hearing thresholds and ABG in both groups were significantly reduced(P<0.05),and ETS in the experimental group was significantly higher than that before surgery(P<0.05).Comparison be-tween two groups after operation:there were no statistically significant differences in the air conduction hearing thresholds and ABG at 6 months after surgery(P>0.05),while there was statistically significant difference in ETS(P<0.05).At 2 years,there were statistically significant differences in the air conduction hearing thresholds,ABG and ETS between the two groups(P<0.05)with the experimental group showing better outcomes.Conclusion Tympanoplasty can significantly improve the postoperative hearing of AOM.Tympanoplasty combined with ETBD not only effectively improves the eustachian tube function,but also shows better long-term follow-up hearing im-provement,making it an effective treatment for AOM patients.
7.Development of a predictive model and application for spontaneous passage of common bile duct stones based on automated machine learning
Jian CHEN ; Kaijian XIA ; Fuli GAO ; Luojie LIU ; Ganhong WANG ; Xiaodan XU
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(3):518-527
ObjectiveTo develop a predictive model and application for spontaneous passage of common bile duct stones using automated machine learning algorithms given the complexity of treatment decision-making for patients with common bile duct stones, and to reduce unnecessary endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedures. MethodsA retrospective analysis was performed for the data of 835 patients who were scheduled for ERCP after a confirmed diagnosis of common bile duct stones based on imaging techniques in Changshu First People’s Hospital (dataset 1) and Changshu Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital (dataset 2). The dataset 1 was used for the training and internal validation of the machine learning model and the development of an application, and the dataset 2 was used for external testing. A total of 22 potential predictive variables were included for the establishment and internal validation of the LASSO regression model and various automated machine learning models. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC), sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy were used to assess the performance of models and identify the best model. Feature importance plots, force plots, and SHAP plots were used to interpret the model. The Python Dash library and the best model were used to develop a web application, and external testing was conducted using the dataset 2. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov test was used to examine whether the data were normally distributed, and the Mann-Whitney U test was used for comparison between two groups, while the chi-square test or the Fisher’s exact test was used for comparison of categorical data between groups. ResultsAmong the 835 patients included in the study, 152 (18.20%) experienced spontaneous stone passage. The LASSO model achieved an AUC of 0.875 in the training set (n=588) and 0.864 in the validation set (n=171), and the top five predictive factors in terms of importance were solitary common bile duct stones, non-dilated common bile duct, diameter of common bile duct stones, a reduction in serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and a reduction in gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT). A total of 55 models were established using automated machine learning, among which the gradient boosting machine (GBM) model had the best performance, with an AUC of 0.891 (95% confidence interval: 0.859 — 0.927), outperforming the extreme randomized tree mode, the deep learning model, the generalized linear model, and the distributed random forest model. The GBM model had an accuracy of 0.855, a sensitivity of 0.846, and a specificity of 0.857 in the test set (n=76). The variable importance analysis showed that five factors had important influence on the prediction of spontaneous stone passage, i.e., were solitary common bile duct stones, non-dilated common bile duct, a stone diameter of <8 mm, a reduction in serum ALP, and a reduction in GGT. The SHAP analysis of the GBM model showed a significant increase in the probability of spontaneous stone passage in patients with solitary common bile duct stones, non-dilated common bile duct, a stone diameter of <8 mm, and a reduction in serum ALP or GGT. ConclusionThe GBM model and application developed using automated machine learning algorithms exhibit excellent predictive performance and user-friendliness in predicting spontaneous stone passage in patients with common bile duct stones. This application can help avoid unnecessary ERCP procedures, thereby reducing surgical risks and healthcare costs.
8.Application of ultrasonic measurement of optic nerve sheath diameter in assessing brain death
Liyang BAI ; Xiaodan LI ; Cong LI ; Lijuan WANG
Journal of Apoplexy and Nervous Diseases 2025;42(11):963-967
Objective To investigate the application value of ultrasound measurement of optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) in the assessment of brain death. Methods A total of 124 subjects were enrolled and divided into brain death group with 34 patients, deep coma group with 28 patients, and healthy control group with 62 individuals, and ultrasound measurement of ONSD was performed for all three groups. A Spearman correlation analysis was used to investigate the correlation of brain death with ONSD and baseline characteristics. Univariate and multivariate Logistic regression analyses were used to identify the independent predictive value of ONSD for brain death. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was plotted to determine the optimal cut-off value of ONSD and evaluate its diagnostic efficacy. Results The Spearman correlation analysis showed a significant positive correlation between brain death and ONSD (r=0.825,P<0.001). The multivariate Logistic regression analysis confirmed that ONSD was an independent predictive factor for brain death (odds ratio=70.874, P<0.05,Nagelkerke R2=0.739, Hosmer-Lemeshow test P=0.786).ONSD had an area under the ROC curve (AUC) of 0.939(95%CI 88.3‒99.4) in the brain death group and the deep coma group, with an optimal cut-off value of 6.005 mm, a sensitivity of 97.1%,a specificity of 78.6%, a positive predictive value of 84.6%, and a negative predictive value of 95.7%. Conclusion Ultrasound measurement of ONSD has an important clinical application value in the assessment of brain death.
9.Effect of lidocaine medicated plaster combined with pregabalin on patients with postherpetic neuralgia and the impact on serum pain mediators
Xiaodan WANG ; Wenjie LIU ; Chang SONG ; Wenxing DONG ; Qian ZHAO ; Xiaolong MA
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice and Service 2025;43(11):572-576
Objective To investigate the effect of lidocaine medicated plaster (LMP) combined with pregabalin (PGB) on patients with postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), and the impact on serum pain mediators. Methods 108 PHN patients admitted in our hospital from January 2024 to December 2024 were selected and grouped according to the time point of receiving treatment, 54 PHN patients treated with PGB from January 2024 to June 2024 were included in the PGB group, and 54 PHN patients treated with LMP on top of the PGB group from July 2024 to December 2024 were included in the PGB+LMP group. Comparisons were made between the two groups in terms of pain score, serum pain mediator levels, dosage of PGB, and incidence of adverse reactions. Results After 4 weeks of treatment, both groups showed a decrease in Pain Rating Index scores (sensory score and affective score), Present Pain Intensity score, Visual Analog Scale score, and total score. Meanwhile, above scores of the PGB+LMP group were lower than those of the PGB group (P<0.05). After 4 weeks of treatment, the levels of substance P(SP) and neuropeptide Y (NPY) in both groups were lower than those before treatment, while serum 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) levels were higher than those before treatment. Moreover, the levels of SP and NPY were lower, and 5-HT level was higher in the PGB+LMP group than in the PGB group (P<0.05). The dosages of PGB in the PGB+LMP group at T1, T, T3 and T4 were significantly lower than those in the PGB group (P<0.05). The incidence of adverse reactions was 1.85%(1/54) in the PGB+LMP group. Compared to 5.56%(3/54) in the PGB group, and the difference was not statistically significant (P>0.05). Conclusion LMP combined with PGB was effective in the treatment of patients with PHN, which could effectively alleviate pain and lower the levels of serum pain mediators, with good safety.
10.Analysis of the association between serum γ-aminobutyric acid levels and the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus
Yingtan Nie ; Yanfang Li ; Jinke Han ; Feifei Wu ; Xiaodan Wang ; Li Lin ; Zhen Yan
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2025;60(1):136-141
Objective :
To explore the association between serum γ-aminobutyric acid ( GABA) levels and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes( T2DM) .
Methods :
187 cases of T2DM patients attending the hospital were selected as the T2DM group,and 187 cases of non-T2DM population attending the same period of time were selected as the control group according to age ( ± 3 years) and gender 1 ∶ 1.On-site questionnaires and physical examination were conducted for the study subjects,and serum levels of GABA,Malondialdehyde ( MDA) and activities of superoxide dismutase ( SOD) and Glutathione peroxidase ( GSH-Px) were detected by using ELISA kits.The differences in the levels of GABA and oxidative stress indicators ( SOD,GSH-Px,MDA) between the two groups were compared, and the correlation between GABA and oxidative stress indicators was analyzed by Spearman's method; GABA and oxidative stress indicators were divided into three groups according to their control quartiles,respectively [low level group ( Q1: <P25) ,medium level group ( Q2: P25 -P75) ,high level group ( Q3: >P75) ],and conditional logistic regression was applied to analyze the relationship between GABA,oxidative stress indicators and the risk of develo- ping T2DM; the dose-response relationship between GABA,oxidative stress indicators and the risk of developing T2DM was analyzed by using restricted cubic spline ( RCS) .
Results :
T2DM group ( P<0. 05) .Spearman's correlation analysis showed that GABA level was positively correlated with SOD and GSH-Px activities and negatively correlated with MDA level ( P<0. 001) .Conditional logistic regression analysis showed that medium levels of SOD and GSH-Px as well as medium and high levels of GABA were protective factors for T2DM compared with low levels in each group ( P<0. 05) .RCS results showed that a negative dose-response relationship between GABA,GSH-Px and the risk of developing T2DM,and SOD showed a trend of decreasing and then increasing the risk of developing T2DM ( P<0. 05) .
Conclusion
Serum GABA levels have been associated with the risk of developing T2DM.As serum GABA levels increase,the risk of developing T2DM may decrease.


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