1.Evaluation of CARIFS Score and Negative Antigen Conversion Rate of Qingxuan Daozhi Formula in Treatment of Influenza in Children (Heat Accumulation in Lung and Stomach Syndrome):A Multi-center Randomized Controlled Clinical Study
Jing WANG ; Liqun WU ; Tiegang LIU ; Yongning CAO ; Jing QIU ; Jing LI ; Huaqing TAN ; Ying ZHANG ; Xulei GOU ; Jia WANG ; Jing LI ; Haipeng CHEN ; Xueying QIN ; Yuanshuo TIAN ; Yang WANG ; Chen BAI ; Zhendong WANG ; Qianqian LI ; He YU ; Xueyan MA ; Fei DONG ; Lin JIANG ; Yingqi XU ; Jianping LIU ; Xiaohong GU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(13):188-196
ObjectiveThis paper aims to observe the syndrome improvement and negative antigen conversion rate of Qingxuan Daozhi formula in the treatment of influenza in children (heat accumulation in the lung and stomach syndrome). MethodsThrough a multi-center randomized controlled methodology design,confirmed influenza cases were collected from October 2022 to April 2023 in the pediatrics department of eight hospitals,such as Dongfang Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. A total of 180 children with influenza and heat accumulation in the lung and stomach syndrome conforming to the standard were recruited through the clinic. The sick children meeting the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into groups by a block-randomized method. The children in the experimental group were treated with Qingxuan Daozhi formula for five days,and those in the control group were treated with Oseltamivir Phosphate Granules for five days. The primary efficacy indicator was the negative conversion rate of influenza antigen detection. Secondary efficacy indicators were the Canadian acute respiratory illness and flu scale (CARIFS) and the incidence of complications,severe cases, and critical cases. Follow-up observation was conducted on the day of enrollment,48 hours after medication,72 hours after medication, and (6+1) d after medication. ResultsOne hundred and eighty participants were randomly assigned to the experimental group (90 cases) or the control group (90 cases). All participants were followed up during the study. Comparison of influenza antigen detection results in the primary efficacy indicators showed that the average time of negative influenza antigen conversion in the experimental group was (5.29±1.25) d,and that in the control group was (5.40±1.68) d,without a statistically significant difference. After five days of intervention,52 cases in the experimental group and 51 cases in the control group converted to negative,without a statistically significant difference. CARIFS score results in the secondary efficacy indicators showed that during 72 hours after intervention,there were statistically significant differences between the experimental group and the control group in three dimensions, including headache,muscle soreness, and the need for extra care (P<0.05). On the (6+1) days after the intervention,the differences in both the experimental group and the control group were statistically significant in 10 dimensions, including sore throat,bad sleep,uncomfortable feeling,poor spirit and fatigue,crying more than usual,the need for extra care,symptom,function,influence on parents,and total score (P<0.05). The comparison results within the group in the dimensional scores of symptom, function, and influence on parents,as well as the CARIFS total score showed that with the delay of follow-up time,scores of both groups decreased significantly,with a statistically significant difference (P<0.01). Inter-group comparison results showed that the mean score of the experimental group was higher than that of the control group at the time of enrollment. With the progress of intervention,the score of the experimental group was significantly decreased compared with that of the control group. At the end of follow-up,the mean score of the experimental group was lower than that of the control group,with no statistically significant difference. In terms of the incidence of complications,severe cases, and critical cases, there were no complications,severe cases, and critical cases in the two groups,without a statistically significant difference. ConclusionThe symptom improvement effect and negative antigen conversion rate of Qingxuan Daozhi formula in the treatment of influenza in children (heat accumulation in the lung and stomach syndrome) are not inferior to Oseltamivir Phosphate granules, and children's acceptance is better. It can be more widely used in clinical treatment of influenza in children (heat accumulation in the lung and stomach syndrome).
2.Curzerene Ameliorates Depression-Like Behaviors and Cognitive Impairment by Modulating the Gut Microbiota and HMGB1/RAGE/ TLR4 Pathway
Fengjing HUANG ; Xiaohong MA ; Xiao XU ; Jingwen ZHANG ; Chunlai WANG ; Ruoxi SONG ; Xiangxiang WANG ; Mingxing CHEN ; Yu QI
Biomolecules & Therapeutics 2026;34(1):174-188
Curzerene, a sesquiterpene compound isolated from Curcuma Radix, exhibits various therapeutic effects, such as anti-tumor and anti-hyperlipidemic properties. However, its neuroprotective effects have not yet been reported. This study focused on exploring the neuroprotective effect of curzerene and elucidating its potential mechanism by combining molecular biotechnology with multi-omics approaches. Curzerene was orally administered to LPS-induced depressive-like behaviors and cognitive impairment in mice for 14 days, and the related biochemical parameters were evaluated. The possible mechanisms were elucidated using qRT-PCR, Western Blot, immunofluorescence, untargeted metabolomics, GC-MS and 16S rDNA comprehensively. Curzerene ameliorated depression symptoms and cognitive impairment by increasing the preference for sucrose in SPT and the central area and total distance traveled in OFT, reducing the immobility time in TST and FST, as well as rising the spontaneous alternation ratio in Y maze. Multiple molecular biology techniques analyses indicated the ameliorative effect of curzerene via HMGB1/RAGE/ TLR4 pathway. Moreover, curzerene primarily regulates purine metabolism, phenylalanine, tyrosine and tryptophan biosynthesis, phenylalanine metabolism, pyrimidine metabolism, etc. Furthermore, intervention increased the relative abundance of Parabacteroides, Clostridia_UCG-014_unclassified, and Rhodospirillales_unclassified, and enhanced the production of SCFAs. This work demonstrated that curzerene effectively protects against LPS-induced neurological damage, potentially by inhibiting the HMGB1/ RAGE/TLR4 pathway through the restoration of gut microbiota homeostasis, modulation of metabolites, and enhancement of SCFAs. In conclusion, this study offers new perspectives on the therapeutic possibilities of curzerene in mitigating depressive-like behaviors and cognitive impairment.
3.Clinical Efficacy of Juanbitang Hot Compress Pack Combined with Intensive Rehabilitation Training in Ameliorating Hemiplegia After Stroke
Yuqin SHENG ; Yong YU ; Yan ZHANG ; Yuqing XIE ; Qing LIN ; Qian HU ; Longyu ZHANG ; Hongmei XU ; Xiaohong FAN ; Shouliang MA
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(17):210-218
ObjectiveTo explore the clinical efficacy of Juanbitang hot compress pack combined with intensive rehabilitation training in stroke patients with hemiplegia. MethodsA total of 80 stroke patients with hemiplegia were selected and assigned into a control group (40 cases) and an observation group (40 cases) according to the random number table method. The control group received conventional rehabilitation training and nursing intervention,while the observation group was additionally treated with Juanbitang hot compress pack. The two groups were compared in terms of the neurological function (national institute of health stroke scale score,NIHSS score),muscle strength,motor function (fugl-meyer assessment scale score,FMA score),daily living activity (modified barthel index,MBI),balance ability (berg balance scale score,BBS score),trunk control ability (Sheikh Trunk Control Test score,Sheikh TCT score),and homocysteine (Hcy) level before and after treatment. ResultsAfter treatment,the observation group had lower NIHSS score and Hcy level than the control group (P<0.05). The total response rate of the observation group (97.50%) was higher than that of the control group (77.50%). The scores of upper limb and lower limb FMA,MBI,BBS,and Sheikh TCT in the observation group were all higher than those in the control group (P<0.05). ConclusionThe application of Juanbitang hot compress pack combined with rehabilitation training can effectively improve the neurological function,muscle strength,motor function,daily living ability,balance ability,and trunk control ability and reduce the Hcy level in stroke patients with hemiplegia,demonstrating enhanced clinical efficacy.
4.Latent Profile Analysis of Sleep Patterns and Their Association with Gastrointestinal Heat Accumulation in 6878 Preschool Children in Beijing
Hanwen ZHANG ; Xiaohong GU ; Xueyan MA ; Xue LI ; Lina LIU ; Jiyu JIANG ; Shuxuan LI ; Qingpu MA ; Tiegang LIU
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(16):1759-1766
ObjectiveTo explore the latent profiles of sleep patterns and their association with gastrointestinal heat accumulation syndrome in preschool children in Beijing. MethodsA cross-sectional study design was adopted, and preschool children were recruited from 57 kindergartens in Beijing using convenience sampling. Sleep characteristics and gastrointestinal heat accumulation syndrome was assessed using the Chinese version of the Sleep Disturbance Scale for Children (SDSC) and Self-rating Diagnostic Scale for Gastrointestinal Heat Retention Syndrome in children (GHRS). Latent profile analysis (LPA) was applied to identify distinct sleep-related subgroups, and multivariate logistic regression was used to analyze the association between different sleep profiles and gastrointestinal heat accumulation syndrome. ResultsA total of 6878 preschool children were included in the study. Among them, 3.46% of the children (238/6878) had sleep disorders, while 54.42% (3743/6878) had gastrointestinal heat accumulation. Compared to children without gastrointestinal heat accumulation syndrome, those with this syndrome exhibited a higher prevalence of sleep disorders, higher SDSC scores, higher T-transformed total scores, and higher scores across all dimensions, including disorders of initiating sleep, disorders of maintaining sleep, sleep hyperhidrosis, sleep breathing disorders, parasomnias, nonrestorative sleep and excessive somnolence (P<0.01). Latent profile analysis identified four distinct sleep characteristic profiles, which were the mixed high-symptom group (32.39%, 2228/6878), sleep initiation and maintenance difficulty symptom group (49.07%, 3375/6878), low-symptom group (14.19%, 976/6878), and the group with no significant symptoms (4.35%, 299/6878). Multivariate logistic regression analysis demonstrated that the mixed high-symptom group, sleep initiation and maintenance difficulty symptom group, and low-symptom group were significantly associated with gastrointestinal heat accumulation syndrome. Among them, the mixed high-symptom group had the most significant association with gastrointestinal heat accumulation (OR=12.657, P<0.001), followed by the sleep initiation and maintenance difficulty symptom group (OR=4.964, P<0.001). ConclusionSleep characteristics in preschool children mainly present as composite patterns with different symptom combinations. Moreover, the sleep latent profiles of the mixed high-symptom group, the sleep initiation and maintenance difficulty symptom group, and the low-symptom group were significantly associated with gastrointestinal heat accumulation syndrome.
5.Patient-reported outcome measures for adolescents with spinal dysfunction: a systematic review based on COSMIN and ICF-CY
Liyuan WANG ; Xin MA ; Jing LI ; Jian ZHANG ; Yanyan DU ; Xiaohong CHEN ; Hua LIU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2026;32(10):1154-1164
ObjectiveTo systematically evaluate the measurement content, psychometric properties and quality of evidence of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) for adolescents with spinal dysfunction based on International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health-Children and Youth (ICF-CY) framework, Consensus-based Standards for the Selection of Health Measurement Instruments (COSMIN) and modified GRADE approach. MethodsDatabases including CNKI, Wanfang Data, PubMed, Embase and Web of Science were systematically searched for studies assessing psychometric properties of PROMs targeting adolescents with spinal dysfunction. The methodological quality of included studies was evaluated using COSMIN Risk of Bias checklist, the psychometric properties were rated according to COSMIN criteria, and evidence quality was graded using modified GRADE approach. Item content of each PROM was coded following the ICF-CY linking rules. ResultsA total of 23 studies involving eight PROMs were included. Brace Questionnaire (BrQ), Italian Spine Youth Quality of Life Questionnaire (ISYQOL), Quality of Life Profile for Spinal Deformities (QLPSD), Spinal Appearance Questionnaire (SAQ), Scoliosis Japanese Questionnaire-27 (SJ-27) and Scoliosis Research Society-22 Revised Questionnaire (SRS-22r) were rated as grade B, while EuroQol Five-Dimension Youth Five-Level Questionnaire (EQ-5D-Y-5L) and Young Spine Questionnaire (YSQ) were rated as grade C. The eight PROMs were linked to six to 24 ICF-CY categories. BrQ covered the largest number of categories (n = 24), followed by SJ-27 (n = 19) and SRS-22r (n = 16). Except for SAQ which mainly focused on dimension of body functions and structures, all other PROMs covered both dimension of body functions and structures, and activities and participation, while BrQ, ISYQOL, SRS-22r and YSQ also covered dimension of environmental factors. Major methodological limitations included insufficient evidence for content validity, inappropriate factor-analysis approaches, incomplete reporting for test-retest reliability, and overall scarcity of evidence concerning measurement error, minimal important change (MIC) and responsiveness. ConclusionThe quality of PROMs in adolescents with spinal dysfunction varies. BrQ, ISYQOL, QLPSD, SAQ, SJ-27 and SRS-22r show application potential, yet further high-quality studies are required to supplement their psychometric evidence. EQ-5D-Y-5L and YSQ exist high-quality insufficient evidence. Selection of PROMs should comprehensively consider target population, measurement purpose, content coverage and quality of evidence. Further researches are needed to improve reporting quality.
6.Association between postoperative radiotherapy dose and prognosis in head and neck adenoid cystic carcinoma:A retrospective analysis of 336 cases
Jun WU ; Xi ZHAO ; Jing ZHOU ; Tingyao MA ; Shujing ZHANG ; Guoliang YANG ; Xiaohong CHEN
Chinese Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2025;32(5):273-278
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the clinical value of dose-escalated postoperative radiotherapy(PORT)in improving local control and survival outcomes for head and neck adenoid cystic carcinoma(ACC)patients.METHODS This retrospective study analyzed 336 ACC patients treated with surgery plus PORT at Beijing Tongren Hospital from January 2015 to January 2021.Cohort stratification compared high-dose(>60 Gy,n=146)and conventional-dose(≤60 Gy,n=190)regimens.Survival analysis employed Kaplan-Meier estimates with log-rank testing,complemented by multivariate Cox regression for risk adjustment.RESULTS The cohort demonstrated 39.29%(132/336)cumulative local failure rate.The overall survival rates at 1,3,and 5 years after surgery were 98.81%,94.05%,and 90.48%,respectively.Dose-response relationships revealed:1.Significantly reduced local recurrence with high-dose PORT(28.08%vs.47.89%,P<0.001),corresponding to 41.37%lower recurrence risk(a HR=0.59,95%CI=0.38-0.91;P=0.041);2.Superior progression-free survival in the high-dose group(3-year:86.99%vs.76.32%;5-year:82.19%vs.66.32%,all P<0.05);3.Comparable overall survival between groups(median OS:200 vs.160 months,P=0.292).CONCLUSION Dose escalation beyond 60 Gy significantly enhances locoregional control and progression-free survival in head and neck ACC without conferring overall survival advantage,likely reflecting the disease's characteristic indolent metastatic progression.These results establish>60 Gy as an optimal dose threshold for PORT in high-risk ACC management.
7.Analysis of the relationship between umbilical cord blood chemokines RANTES,CXCL12,CXCR4 and neonatal septicemia inflammatory response and outcome
Panqiang JIA ; Xiaohong LIU ; Junfang XU ; Limin MA ; Xin SI ; Jiaojiao FENG ; Shufen ZHAI
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2025;46(4):398-403
Objective To analyze the relationship between umbilical cord blood chemokines regulated upon activation normal T cell expressed and secreted(RANTES),C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 12(CXCL12),C-X-C motif chemokine receptor 4(CXCR4)and neonatal septicemia inflammatory response and outcome.Meth-ods A total of 242 children with neonatal septicemia admitted to a hospital from January 2020 to January 2024 were selected as the study subjects,and were divided into non-critical group(101 cases),critical group(79 cases)and extremely critical group(62 cases)according to neonatal critical case score.According to the prognosis,the subjects were divided into good prognosis group and bad prognosis group.The levels of RAN-TES,CXCL12,CXCR4 and inflammatory factors[C-reactive protein(CRP),interleukin-6,IL-1β]in umbilical cord blood of each group were detected.The correlation between RANTES,CXCL12,CXCR4 and inflammato-ry factors in umbilical cord blood of neonatal septicemia was analyzed by Pearson correlation,and the influen-cing factors of poor prognosis of neonatal septicemia were analyzed by multivariate Logistic regression.Re-ceiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was drawn to analyze the value of umbilical cord blood RANTES,CXCL12 and CXCR4 in predicting the poor prognosis of neonatal septicemia.Results The levels of RAN-TES,CXCL12,CXCR4,CRP,IL-6 and IL-1β in umbilical cord blood of extremely critical group were higher than those of critical group and non-critical group,and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).The levels of RANTES,CXCL12 and CXCR4 in umbilical cord blood of neonatal septicemia were posi-tively correlated with CRP,IL-6 and IL-1β(P<0.05).Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that extremely severe,early-onset septicemia,high RANTES,high CXCL12 and high CXCR4 were risk factors for poor prognosis of neonatal septicemia(P<0.05).ROC curve analysis results showed that the area under the curve(AUC)of umbilical cord blood RANTES,CXCL12 and CXCR4 in predicting poor prognosis of neonatal septicemia were 0.810,0.814 and 0.763,respectively,and the AUC of three indicators combined prediction was 0.914,which was higher than that of single prediction.Conclusion The increased levels of RANTES,CX-CL12 and CXCR4 in umbilical cord blood of neonatal septicemia are associated with inflammation,aggravation and poor prognosis,and the combination of RANTES,CXCL12 and CXCR4 can predict the risk of poor prog-nosis of neonatal septicemia.
8.Influencing Factor Analysis and Prediction Model Construction of Immune-Related Thyroid Dysfunction Caused by Sintilimab Treatment in Solid Tumors
Yanjun CUI ; Tian MA ; Yi LIU ; Libo ZHAO ; Xinyi DU ; Ling JIAO ; Aijun CHAI ; Rongrong FAN ; Yanguo LIU ; Lin HUANG ; Xiaohong ZHANG
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(10):1556-1561
Objective To explore the influencing factors of immune-associated thyroid dysfunction caused by sintilimab treatment in solid tumors and construct a prediction model.Methods Medical records of patients diagnosed with solid tumors and treated with sintilimab at Peking University People's Hospital(Xizhimen Campus,Tongzhou Campus,Shijiazhuang Campus)from January 2023 to September 2024 were collected to explore the influencing factors that caused immune-related thyroid dysfunction using univariate and multifactorial binary logistic regression analyses and to establish a prediction model.The predictive effect of the model was assessed using the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve.Results A total of 120 patients were included,and 33 presented with immune-related thyroid dysfunction.Multifactorial logistic regression analysis revealed that thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH)[OR=2.470,95%CI=(1.279,4.771)]and treatment cycles[OR=1.298,95%CI=(1.117,1.509)]were independent risk factors for the occurrence of immune-associated thyroid dysfunction,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).The area under the ROC curve was(0.897±0.043)[95%CI=(0.813,0.981)],the Yoden index was 0.703,and the model prediction accuracy was 86.5%.Conclusion The risk of immune-related thyroid dysfunction caused by sintilimab is high,and TSH and treatment cycle are the influencing factors,and the constructed model has certain predictive value and is of reference significance.
9.Expert consensus on classification and diagnosis of congenital orofacial cleft.
Chenghao LI ; Yang AN ; Xiaohong DUAN ; Yingkun GUO ; Shanling LIU ; Hong LUO ; Duan MA ; Yunyun REN ; Xudong WANG ; Xiaoshan WU ; Hongning XIE ; Hongping ZHU ; Jun ZHU ; Bing SHI
West China Journal of Stomatology 2025;43(1):1-14
Congenital orofacial cleft, the most common birth defect in the maxillofacial region, exhibits a wide range of prognosis depending on the severity of deformity and underlying etiology. Non-syndromic congenital orofacial clefts typically present with milder deformities and more favorable treatment outcomes, whereas syndromic congenital orofacial clefts often manifest with concomitant organ abnormalities, which pose greater challenges for treatment and result in poorer prognosis. This consensus provides an elaborate classification system for varying degrees of orofacial clefts along with corresponding diagnostic and therapeutic guidelines. Results serve as a crucial resource for families to navigate prenatal screening results or make informed decisions regarding treatment options while also contributing significantly to preventing serious birth defects within the development of population.
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10.Development and validation of a predictive model for delayed neurological sequelae in acute carbon mon-oxide poisoning
Shaolin LI ; Xiaohong MA ; Dehe ZHANG ; Peng SONG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(10):1533-1539
Objective To construct a predictive model for delayed neurological sequelae(DNS)following acute carbon monoxide poisoning(ACMP)and to verify its efficacy.Methods A retrospective analysis of the gen-eral data of 183 patients with ACMP was conducted.The factors influencing the occurrence of DNS were analyzed using a multivariate Logistic regression model.A corresponding predictive model was then established and its efficacy was verified.Results The multivariate logistic regression model showed that age,smoking history,severe poisoning,blood lactate,time from poisoning to hyperbaric oxygen therapy,and pulmonary infection were independent risk factors for DNS following ACMP(P<0.05).The area under the curve(AUC)of the model for predicting DNS in the development set was 0.933,with a sensitivity of 94.12%and specificity of 89.77%.In the validation set,the AUC was 0.906,with a sensitivity of 90.00%and specificity of 92.68%.The Hosmer-Lemeshow test showed that the predicted probabilities of DNS in both the development and validation sets were not significantly different from the actual probabilities(P>0.05).The predictive model achieved clinical net benefit within the risk threshold ranges of 0.11~0.98 for the development set and 0.12~0.92 for the validation set.Conclusions Age,smoking history,severe poisoning,blood lactate,time from poisoning to hyperbaric oxygen therapy,and pulmonary infec-tion are independent risk factors for DNS following ACMP.The corresponding predictive model has been verified to have good clinical efficacy.

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