1.Construction and evaluation of the pharmaceutical affairs management system for externally dispensed medications in medical institutions
Hongbao XIE ; Xiaoling YU ; Zhenwei CHEN ; Cuihong WU
China Pharmacy 2026;37(11):1393-1397
OBJECTIVE To establish a pharmaceutical management system for externally dispensed medicines in medical institutions, so as to improve medication safety and regulatory efficiency. METHODS Based on policy analysis and hospital practice, a pharmaceutical management system for externally dispensed medicines was constructed by integrating institutional frameworks, an information‑based platform and management procedures, and the management effectiveness was evaluated. RESULTS Our hospital formulated the Regulations on the Management of Externally Dispensed Medicines , which standardized catalogue selection, prescription issuance, acceptance and use, supervision and evaluation. An information‑based management platform for externally dispensed medicines was built relying on the hospital information system, enabling electronic prescription circulation, intelligent prescription review and whole‑process traceability. Institutional requirements and platform functions were embedded into three core management procedures, namely catalogue selection, prescription issuance, and medicine acceptance and use, forming a closed‑loop working mechanism. After the implementation of the management system, compared with pre‑implementation, the qualified rate of externally dispensed prescriptions increased from 85.2% to 99.3% ( P <0.001), the automatic prescription review pass rate exceeded 95%, the prescription review duration shortened from 7.2 min to 1.8 min ( P <0.001). All dimensional satisfaction scores of patients and medical staff were significantly improved, the standardization awareness of medical staff reached 100%. CONCLUSIONS The construction of a pharmaceutical management system for externally dispensed medicines with standardized institutional frameworks, informatized platforms and standardized procedures effectively enhances the rationality and management efficiency of externally dispensed prescription medicines, and provides a replicable practical pathway for the management of externally dispensed medicines in medical institutions.
2.Mechanism of Paeoniae Radix Rubra and Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata in Treatment of Acute-on-chronic Liver Failure Based on Bioinformation Analysis and Experimental Validation
Xiaoling TIAN ; Yu ZHANG ; Shan DU ; Mengsi WU ; Nianhua TAN ; Bin CHEN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(1):156-165
ObjectiveTo explore the mechanism of action of Paeoniae Radix Rubra and Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata (CSFZ) in the treatment of acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) through network pharmacology, molecular docking, and animal experiments. MethodsNetwork pharmacology was used to identify potential targets and related signaling pathways for the treatment of ACLF with CSFZ. Molecular docking was used to examine the binding activity of the core components with corresponding key targets. An ACLF rat model was established by subcutaneous and tail vein injections of bovine serum albumin combined with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) + D-galactosamine (D-GalN) intraperitoneal injection. A normal control group (NC), a model group, a CSFZ group (CSFZ, 5.85 g·kg-1), and a hepatocyte growth-promoting granule group (HGFG, 4.05 g·kg-1) were set up in this study. Pathological changes in rat liver tissue were observed using hematoxylin and eosin (HE) and Masson staining. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to detect the expression levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6), B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2), Caspase-3, and albumin (ALB). Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) and Western blot were used to measure the mRNA and protein expression levels of phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K), protein kinase B (Akt), phosphorylated PI3K (p-PI3K), and phosphorylated Akt (p-Akt). ResultsNetwork pharmacology screening identified 49 active ingredients of CSFZ, 103 action targets, and 3 317 targets related to ACLF. Among these, 74 targets overlapped with CSFZ drug targets. Key nodes in the protein-protein interaction (PPI) network included Akt1, tumor necrosis factor (TNF), IL-6, Bcl-2, and Caspase-3. Gene Ontology (GO) functional analysis and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analysis identified multiple signaling pathways, with the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway being the most frequent. Molecular docking showed that the core components of the drug exhibited good binding activity with the corresponding key targets. Animal experiments confirmed that CSFZ significantly improved liver tissue pathological damage in ACLF rats, reduced the release of inflammatory factors and liver cell apoptosis, and upregulated the expression levels of the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. ConclusionThrough network pharmacology, molecular docking, and in vivo experiments, this study confirms the effect of CSFZ in reducing liver cell inflammatory damage and inhibiting liver cell apoptosis. The specific mechanism may be related to its involvement in regulating the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway.
3.Correlation between fundus blood flow parameters and carotid artery ultrasound blood flow parameters in patients with hypertensive retinopathy
Fang YUAN ; Wenxiu XIA ; Peiqiu XU ; Yawei LI ; Junchen CHEN ; Xiaoling ZHANG
International Eye Science 2025;25(2):306-310
AIM: To investigate the correlation between fundus blood flow parameters and carotid artery ultrasound blood flow parameters in patients with hypertensive retinopathy(HRP).METHODS: A total of 50 patients(22 left eyes and 28 right eyes)with HRP admitted to our hospital from June 2021 to June 2023 were retrospectively included as the experimental group, and 50 healthy physical examination subjects(22 left eyes and 28 right eyes)during the same period were included as the healthy group. Pearson correlation was used to analyze the correlation between fundus blood flow parameters and carotid artery ultrasound blood flow parameters.RESULTS: The AUC values of fundus blood flow parameters and carotid artery ultrasound blood flow parameters and their combined diagnosis of HRP were 0.853, 0.844 and 0.935, respectively. Pearson correlation analysis showed that carotid systolic peak blood flow velocity was negatively correlated with foveal avascular zone(FAZ)area, FAZ circumference and non-circularity index, and positively correlated with macular vascular density(all P<0.05). The end-diastolic blood flow velocity was positively correlated with FAZ area and macular vascular density(all P<0.05). The internal carotid artery resistance index was positively correlated with FAZ area(P<0.05).CONCLUSION: The combination of fundus blood flow parameters and carotid artery ultrasound blood flow parameters in the diagnosis of HRP has good application value in the diagnosis of HRP.
4.Discussion on the Holistic Functional Perspective in Traditional Chinese Medicine Rehabilitation
Xiaoling LI ; Zhen HE ; Sinuo WANG ; Danhong LIN ; Jing TAO ; Lidian CHEN
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(5):437-442
By exploring theories related to yin-yang, body and spirit, and the relationship between nature and human beings, this study proposed the holistic functional perspective in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) rehabi-litation. This perspective emphasizes the influence of various internal and external factors on the body's function and health status, with the integration of form and spirit as its core concept. It integrates the principles of correspondence between nature and human beings, as well as the unity of individuals and society, positioning holistic function as the key focus in TCM rehabilitation practice. It guides the prevention, assessment, and rehabilitation treatment of functional disorders, ultimately achieving the goal of comprehensive recovery of health. Additionally, the study reviewed the current application status of the holistic functional perspective in clinical TCM rehabilitation, clarified its integration throughout the entire TCM rehabilitation process, with the goal of providing a theoretical and practical foundation for further research and application in TCM rehabilitation.
5.Value of different noninvasive diagnostic models in the diagnosis of esophageal and gastric varices with significant portal hypertension in compensated hepatitis B cirrhosis
Cheng LIU ; Jiayi ZENG ; Mengbing FANG ; Zhiheng CHEN ; Bei GUI ; Fengming ZHAO ; Jingkai YUAN ; Chaozhen ZHANG ; Meijie SHI ; Yubao XIE ; Xiaoling CHI ; Huanming XIAO
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(2):263-268
ObjectiveTo investigate the value of different noninvasive diagnostic models in the diagnosis of esophageal and gastric varices since there is a high risk of esophageal and gastric varices in patients with compensated hepatitis B cirrhosis and significant portal hypertension, and to provide a basis for the early diagnosis of esophageal and gastric varices. MethodsA total of 108 patients with significant portal hypertension due to compensated hepatitis B cirrhosis who attended Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine from November 2017 to November 2023 were enrolled, and according to the presence or absence of esophageal and gastric varices under gastroscopy, they were divided into esophageal and gastric varices group (GOV group) and non-esophageal and gastric varices group (NGOV group). Related data were collected, including age, sex, imaging findings, and laboratory markers. The chi-square test was used for comparison of categorical data between groups; the least significant difference t-test was used for comparison of normally distributed continuous data between groups, and the Mann-Whitney U test was used for comparison of non-normally distributed continuous data between groups. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was plotted to evaluate the diagnostic value of five scoring models, i.e., fibrosis-4 (FIB-4), LOK index, LPRI, aspartate aminotransferase-to-platelet ratio index (APRI), and aspartate aminotransferase/alanine aminotransferase ratio (AAR). The binary logistic regression method was used to establish a combined model, and the area under the ROC curve (AUC) was compared between the combined model and each scoring model used alone. The Delong test was used to compare the AUC value between any two noninvasive diagnostic models. ResultsThere were 55 patients in the GOV group and 53 patients in the NGOV group. Compared with the NGOV group, the GOV group had a significantly higher age (52.64±1.44 years vs 47.96±1.68 years, t=0.453, P<0.05) and significantly lower levels of alanine aminotransferase [42.00 (24.00 — 17.00) U/L vs 82.00 (46.00 — 271.00) U/L, Z=-3.065, P<0.05], aspartate aminotransferase [44.00 (32.00 — 96.00) U/L vs 62.00 (42.50 — 154.50) U/L,Z=-2.351, P<0.05], and platelet count [100.00 (69.00 — 120.00)×109/L vs 119.00 (108.50 — 140.50)×109/L, Z=-3.667, P<0.05]. The ROC curve analysis showed that FIB-4, LOK index, LPRI, and AAR used alone had an accuracy of 0.667, 0.681, 0.730, and 0.639, respectively, in the diagnosis of esophageal and gastric varices (all P<0.05), and the positive diagnostic rates of GOV were 69.97%, 65.28%, 67.33%, and 58.86%, respectively, with no significant differences in AUC values (all P>0.05), while APRI used alone had no diagnostic value (P>0.05). A combined model (LAF) was established based on the binary logistic regression analysis and had an AUC of 0.805 and a positive diagnostic rate of GOV of 75.80%, with a significantly higher AUC than FIB-4, LOK index, LPRI, and AAR used alone (Z=-2.773,-2.479,-2.206, and-2.672, all P<0.05). ConclusionFIB-4, LOK index, LPRI, and AAR have a similar diagnostic value for esophageal and gastric varices in patients with compensated hepatitis B cirrhosis and significant portal hypertension, and APRI alone has no diagnostic value. The combined model LAF had the best diagnostic efficacy, which provides a certain reference for clinical promotion and application.
6.Exon Sequencing of HNF1β in Chinese Patients with Early-Onset Diabetes
Siqian GONG ; Hong LIAN ; Yating LI ; Xiaoling CAI ; Wei LIU ; Yingying LUO ; Meng LI ; Si-min ZHANG ; Rui ZHANG ; Lingli ZHOU ; Yu ZHU ; Qian REN ; Xiuying ZHANG ; Jing CHEN ; Jing WU ; Xianghai ZHOU ; Xirui WANG ; Xueyao HAN ; Linong JI
Diabetes & Metabolism Journal 2025;49(2):321-330
Background:
Maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY) due to variants of hepatocyte nuclear factor 1-beta (HNF1β) (MODY5) has not been well studied in the Chinese population. This study aimed to estimate its prevalence and evaluate the application of a clinical screening method (Faguer score) in Chinese early-onset diabetes (EOD) patients.
Methods:
Among 679 EOD patients clinically diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (age at diagnosis ≤40 years), the exons of HNF1β were sequenced. Functional impact of rare variants was evaluated using a dual-luciferase reporter system. Faguer scores ≥8 prompted multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification (MLPA) for large deletions. Pathogenicity of HNF1β variants was assessed following the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) guidelines.
Results:
Two rare HNF1β missense mutations (E105K and G454R) were identified by sequencing in five patients, showing functional impact in vitro. Another patient was found to have a whole-gene deletion by MLPA in 22 patients with the Faguer score above 8. Following ACMG guidelines, six patients carrying pathogenic or likely pathogenic variant were diagnosed with MODY5. The estimated prevalence of MODY5 in Chinese EOD patients was approximately 0.9% or higher.
Conclusion
MODY5 is not uncommon in China. The Faguer score is helpful in deciding whether to perform MLPA analysis on patients with negative sequencing results.
7.Study on the trajectory and influencing factors of urinary incontinence in patients after orthotopic neobladder surgery
Jiarong DING ; Hui CHEN ; Xuerui WANG ; Xiaoling SUN ; Yin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(2):208-214
Objective To explore the status and trajectory of urinary incontinence in patients with bladder cancer after orthotopic neobladder surgery,and analyze the characteristics of different trajectory categories,to provide references for the intervention and management of urinary incontinence in patients after orthotopic neobladder surgery.Methods A prospective study design was adopted,and the convenience sampling was used to select 142 eligible patients who underwent in orthotopic neobladder surgery in a tertiary hospital from January 2019 to August 2022.Demographic and clinical data of the patients were collected.The continence status of patients was evaluated by the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form(ICI-Q-SF)at 1 month after surgery,3 months after surgery,6 months after surgery and 1 year after surgery.Additionally,postoperative physical condition scores,pelvic floor muscle training,and timed urination information were collected.The Group-Based Trajectory Model was used to identify the development trajectory of urinary incontinence,and the logistic regression was conducted to identify influencing factors of urinary incontinence trajectories.Results 142 cases were included.There are 3 distinct daytime and nocturnal incontinence trajectory groups that were respectively identified:the significantly improved group(21.83%,29.58%),the slowly alleviated group(52.82%,48.59%),and the risk fluctuation group(25.35%,21.83%).Multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that age,preservation of neurovascular bundles,and adherence to timed voiding were factors significantly influencing urinary incontinence trajectory categories(P<0.05).Conclusion The trajectory of urinary incontinence in patients undergoing orthotopic neobladder surgery showed an overall improvement trend within a year,with group differences.Clinical attention should be paid to the dynamic evaluation of postoperative urinary incontinence in older,unreserved nerves,and those who did not adhere to scheduled urination,and a phased matching postoperative rehabilitation plan should be developed to improve the urinary control level of patients.
8.Value of SIRI,LDH and AST in identifying the high-risk population of adult fulminant myocarditis
Jingmei HE ; Xiaoling ZHANG ; Kun CHEN
China Modern Doctor 2025;63(2):61-64
Objective To evaluate the value of systemic inflammatory response index(SIRI),lactate dehydrogenase(LDH)and aspertate aminotransferase(AST)which is used to identify the high-risk population of adult fulminant myocarditis(FM).Methods A total of 131 adult myocarditis patients admitted to Affiliated Jinhua Hospital,Zhejiang University School of Medicine from January 2018 to December 2023 were selected as the study objects and divided into FM group(n=54)and non-FM group(n=77)according to their conditions.Differences of leukocyte count,neutrophil count,monocyte count,lymphocyte count,SIRI,C reactive protein,creatine kinase,creatine kinase,LDH,AST,and cardiac troponin I were compared.Influencing factors were analyzed by Logistic regression,and receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was used to analyze the predictive value.Results Upon admission,patients in non-FM group exhibited significantly lower levels of SIRI,creatine kinase,creatine kinase isoenzyme,LDH,AST,and cardiac troponin Ⅰ compared to those in FM group with statistical significance(P<0.05).Through ROC curve analysis,it was determined that the predicted effect of LDH and AST was superior.The sensitivity of LDH and AST were found to be 75.5%and 84.9%,respectively,with corresponding specificity levels of 97.3%and 90.4%.The results of the multivariate Logistic regression analysis indicated that elevated levels of LDH>633.00U/L,AST>80.45U/L,and SIRI>2.595×109/L were identified as significant risk factors associated with the development of FM in patients with myocarditis.Conclusion In the early stage of myocarditis,SIRI,LDH and AST have certain reference value for identifying the high-risk group of adult FM.
9.Research progress on α1 antitrypsin-deficient liver disease
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2025;31(4):317-320
α1 antitrypsin deficiency is a rare inherited metabolic disorder that often causes chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and liver disease. α1 antitrypsin-deficient liver disease is easily misdiagnosed and missed due to its low incidence and insufficient understanding by clinicians. This article reviews the etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of α1 antitrypsin deficiency liver disease, in order to provide a reference for clinical practice.
10.The Efficacy of Lung and Kidney Supplementation Formula on the Pulmonary Rehabilitation of Stable Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Xiaoling LU ; Zongju LI ; Chen WU
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University 2025;49(2):179-184,196
[Objective]To observe the effect of Lung and Kidney Supplementation Formula on pulmonary rehabilitation in COPD patients with lung and kidney deficiency during the stable period.[Methods]A total of fifty-five stable COPD patients meeting the criteria of lung and kidney Qi deficiency diagnosed in Zhejiang Hospital from October 2021 to January 2023 were randomly allocated into either the experimental group(26 patients)or the control group(29 patients).The treatment of control group had regular inhalation and pulmonary rehabilitation exercise training,while the experimental group took Lung and Kidney Supplementation Formula on the base above.Pulmonary function indexes(FEV1,FEV1%,FEV1/FVC),CAT score,cough ability score,cough difficulty ability score,BMI and TCM evidence score were evaluated in the two groups respectively before treatment,at 4 weeks and 8 weeks of treatment,and adverse reactions were monitored.[Results]In comparison to the baseline,both groups showed an increase in FEV1 and FEV1%at 4 weeks and 8 weeks of treatment,a decrease in CAT score and cough difficulty,with statistically significant differences(P<0.05);BMI and cough ability showed no statistically significant differences(P>0.05);there was no statistically significant difference in FEV1/FVC between the treatment groups at 4 weeks(P>0.05),but an increase at 8 weeks,with statistically significant differences(P<0.05).In comparison to the control group,the experimental group demonstrated a notable reduction in CAT scores and cough difficulty at both 4 weeks and 8 weeks of treatment,indicating statistically significant differences(P<0.05);however,no statistically significant differences were observed in FEV1,FEV1%,cough ability or BMI(P>0.05);the experimental group demonstrated a significant increase in FEV1/FVC at 8 weeks of treatment(P<0.05),however,no statistically significant differences was indicated in FEV1/FVC at 4 weeks of treatment(P>0.05).[Conclusion]The Lung and Kidney Supplementation Formula exhibits a synergistic impact on pulmonary rehabilitation in individuals with COPD.

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