1.Herbal Textual Research on Farfarae Flos in Famous Classical Formulas
Tao WANG ; Xiaoying DING ; Hengyang LI ; Qi AN ; Zijing XUE ; Huikang ZHANG ; Yuguang ZHENG ; Zhilai ZHAN ; Dan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(4):67-76
By consulting ancient and modern literature, the herbal textual research of Farfarae Flos has been conducted to verify the name, origin, producing area, quality evaluation, harvesting and processing methods, so as to provide reference for the development and utilization of the famous classical formulas containing Farfarae Flos. According to the research, the results showed that Farfarae Flos was first described as a medicinal material by the name of Kuandonghua in Shennong Bencaojing(《神农本草经》), and the name was used and justified by later generations. The main origin was the folwer buds of Tussilago farfara, in addition, the flower buds of Petasites japonicus were used as medicine in ancient times. The ancient harvesting time of Farfarae Flos was mostly in the twelfth month of the lunar calendar, and the modern harvesting time is in December or before the ground freeze when the flower buds have not been excavated. Hebei, Gansu, Shaanxi are the authentic producing areas with the good quality products. Since modern times, its quality is summarized as big, fat, purple-red color, no pedicel is better. Processing method from soaking with licorice water in the Northern and Southern dynasties to stir-frying with honey water followed by micro-fire in the Ming dynasty, and gradually evolved to the modern mainstream processing method of honey processing. Based on the research results, it is suggested that the dried flower buds of T. farfara, a Compositae plant, should be selected for the development of famous classical formulas containing Farfarae Flos, and the corresponding processed products should be selected according to the specific processing requirements of the formulas, and raw products are recommended for medicinal use without indicating processing requirements.
2.Optimization the Fresh Processing Method of Puerarial Lobatae Radix Based on Entropy Weight TOPSIS Model and Multi-index Evaluation
Tao WANG ; Xiaoying DING ; Hengyang LI ; Long GUO ; Yuguang ZHENG ; Dan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy 2024;41(1):9-17
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the effects of different fresh processing methods on the quality of Puerarial Lobatae Radix using entropy weight TOPSIS model and multi-index.
METHODS
By optimizing the specifications of fresh cut(thick slices of 2, 3, 4 mm thick, the side length of 0.5, 1, 1.5 cm), drying method(drying at 45, 65, 85 ℃, freeze drying) and other parameters, Puerarial Lobatae Radix medicinal materials were processed at the origin, and Puerarial Lobatae Radix decoction pieces were obtained. Using the content of 3′-hydroxy puerarin, puerarin, puerarin apioside, 3′-methoxy puerarin, puerarin-6″-O-xyliside, daidzin, genistin, daidzein, ethanol soluble extractives, as well as moisture and ash content limits as evaluation indicators, through the entropy and TOPSIS method to analyze the index component data and optimizing the Puerarial Lobatae Radix best when fresh herbs processing technology.
RESULTS
Different fresh processing methods had a certain influence on the content of the index components of Puerarial Lobatae Radix, and the best cutting specification was 0.5 cm thick, and the best drying method was freezed drying.
CONCLUSION
The entropy weight TOPSIS method can be used to evaluate the effects of different processing methods on the quality of Puerarial Lobatae Radix, and the best processing technology obtained has good stability and repeatability, which can provide guidance for the standardization of processing technology of Puerarial Lobatae Radix.
3.Risk factors for lymphoproliferative disorders after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in children with thalassemia major
Xiaojuan LUO ; Chunmiao DONG ; Ke CAO ; Tao HUANG ; Chunjing WANG ; Yue LI ; Chunlan YANG ; Zhenmin REN ; Xiaoying FU ; Yunsheng CHEN
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2024;39(12):917-921
Objective:To explore the risk factors for lymphoproliferative disorders (PTLD) in children with thalassemia major (TM) after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT).Methods:This was a retrospective case-control study.A total of 482 children with TM who underwent allo-HSCT at Shenzhen Children′s Hospital between January 2020 and December 2022 were selected and classified into the PTLD and non-PTLD groups according to the occurrence of PTLD.The risk factors for PTLD after allo-HSCT in children with TM were analyzed, and the diagnostic efficiency of relevant risk factors for PTLD was analyzed by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve.Results:A total of 25 out of 482 patients (5.2%, 25/482) developed PTLD about 114 (54-271) days after allo-HSCT.Among them, 12 cases (12/25, 48.0%) occurred within 100 days, and 22 cases (22/25, 88.0%) occurred within 1 year after allo-HSCT.Univariate analysis showed that there were significant differences in gender composition, type of transplant donor, number of natural killer cells and B lymphocytes in peripheral blood at 30 days after allo-HSCT, positive rate of plasma Epstein-Barr virus deoxyribonucleic acid (EBV-DNA) and incidence rate of acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD) between the 2 groups (all P<0.05).Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that female ( OR=3.196, 95% CI: 1.144-8.929), positive plasma EBV-DNA ( OR=17.523, 95% CI: 5.449-56.344) and aGVHD ( OR=3.156, 95% CI: 1.161-8.575) were independent risk factors for PTLD after allo-HSCT in TM children (all P<0.05).The ROC curve analysis showed that positive plasma EBV-DNA had an excellent accuracy in predicting the occurrence of PTLD after allo-HSCT (sensitivity was 0.796, specificity was 0.800, area under the curve was 0.803).If combined with aGVHD and gender, the area under the curve for the prediction of PTLD increased to 0.831. Conclusions:Female, positive plasma EBV-DNA and aGVHD are independent risk factors for PTLD after allo-HSCT in children with TM.It provides useful early warnings for the prediction and prevention of PTLD.
4.Epidemiological characteristics and vector emergency surveillance of dengue fever in Chongqing, 2023
TU Taotian ; TAO Xiaoying ; XIAO Hansen
China Tropical Medicine 2024;24(10):1173-
Objective To analyze the epidemiological characteristics and vector emergency surveillance of dengue fever in Chongqing in 2023, by collecting relevant information. The aim is to provide scientific evidence for effective prevention and control measures in the future. Methods The data on all dengue cases registered in Chongqing in 2023 were extracted from the Infectious Disease Surveillance System of China Information System Disease Control and Prevention. Descriptive epidemiological methods were used to analyze the epidemiological characteristics of dengue fever. The Breteau Index (BI) and double-layer mosquito net trap methods were adopted for the emergency surveillance of vector Aedes to evaluate the effect of vector Aedes emergency control. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 25.0 software. Results A total of 119 cases of dengue fever were reported in Chongqing in 2023,including 92 imported cases and 27 local cases. The main sources of imported cases were Southeast Asia for foreign sources and Yunnan Province for domestic sources. Among the local outbreaks, Hechuan districts and Jiangbei districts had clustered outbreaks, with 15 cases (55.56%) and 5 cases (18.52%) respectively.Most cases occurred from August to October, with September being the peak period for imported and local cases. The majority of infected individuals were mainly inhousework and unemployed. The serotypes of dengue virus of local cases were mainly type Ⅰand type Ⅱ. After the local epidemic of dengue fever, 26 epidemic core areas were formed after integration. The average BI and net trap index of the first emergency surveillance in the core area were 16.51 and 4.72 mosquitoes per net per hour, respectively. The qualification rate of BI and net trap index in early emergency monitoring of Aedes mosquitoes were relatively low, at 7.69% and 30.77% respectively. By the 14th day, both qualification rates exceeded 95%. Conclusions The prevention and control of dengue fever in Chongqing should focus on the domestic and international population flow. During the period from August to October, health quarantine efforts should be strengthened for individuals coming from or returning from Southeast Asian countries and Yunnan Province. Additionally, the monitoring and early warning of surveillance and early warning of vector Aedes, the control of breeding grounds, and adult mosquito eradication efforts should be further intensified to control the occurrence and spread of dengue fever effectively.
5.Herbal Textual Research on Anemarrhenae Rhizoma in Famous Classical Formulas
Xiaoying DING ; Shenghui HAO ; Zijing XUE ; Hengyang LI ; Tao WANG ; Qi AN ; Huikang ZHANG ; Yuguang ZHENG ; Zhilai ZHAN ; Dan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(19):97-107
Through reviewing ancient and modern literature, the textual research of Anemarrhenae Rhizoma(AR) has been conducted to verify the name, origin, changes in production areas, quality evaluation, harvesting and processing methods, so as to provide reference for the development and utilization of the famous classical formulas containing AR. Through the herbal textual research, AR was first published in Shennong Bencaojing, and has been used as the proper name for this herb for generations, and the mainstream source of AR used for generations is the rhizome of Anemarrhena asphodeloides. The high-quality production areas that have been revered throughout the ages are Hebei, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Inner Mongolia and Fangshan district of Beijing, etc. In recent times, AR produced in Yixian county of Hebei province(Xiling Zhimu), is better known and is regarded as a very good source. At present, cultivated AR is mainly produced in Yixian county and Anguo of Hebei province, Bozhou of Anhui province and other places. The medicinal parts of AR in ancient and modern times are all rhizomes, and the quality is better if it has thick flesh, hard wood, yellow outer color and white section color. The harvesting time recorded in ancient medical books is usually in lunar February and August, with exposure to dryness, while modern harvesting is spring and autumn. The processing methods of the past dynasties were mainly to remove the hair when using, avoid iron when cutting, process with wine or salt water, while the two main specifications in modern times are raw and salted products. Based on the systematic research, it is recommended that the dried rhizome of A. asphodeloides in the famous classical formulas be used for AR. If the original formula specifies processing requirements, it should be operated according to the requirements, if the processing requirements are not indicated, the raw products can be used as medicine.
6.Analysis of risk factors for delirium in critically ill patients in a psychiatric hospital: a retrospective study
Weiqun TAO ; Xiaoying YE ; Li'na REN ; Xinhui XIE ; Haihua DENG ; Baixin CHEN ; Yun LI
Sichuan Mental Health 2023;36(3):242-247
BackgroundThe incidence of delirium in critically ill psychiatric patients is high, and there are many factors affecting delirium occurrence. At present, epidemiological studies on delirium among critically ill patients in psychiatric hospitals are limited. ObjectiveTo explore the risk factors for delirium in critically ill patients in a psychiatric hospital, so as to guide the clinical management of delirium in psychiatric hospitals. MethodsThis retrospective study included 427 critically ill patients who were admitted to Shenzhen Kangning Hospital from January 1, 2019 to May 31, 2021. The delirium situation, gender, age, pre-admission course of illness (duration from the onset of acute mental state changes to in-patient registration at a psychiatric hospital), history of mental illness, history of cognitive dysfunction, history of using psychoactive substances, history of using sedative and hypnotic drugs, number of combined chronic diseases, number of combined drugs and type of disease were examined as potential risk factors for delirium. Single Logistic regression was used to analyze the potential risk factors for delirium, and the potential risk factors were incorporated into the multi-factor Logistic regression analysis model so as to gradually screen out the risk factors for delirium in critically ill psychiatric patients. ResultsDelirium was present in 33.49% (143/427) of critically ill patients. Multi-factor Logistic regression analysis demonstrated that the presence of delirium was associated with mental and behavioral disorders caused by psychoactive substances (OR=8.949, P<0.01), absent history of mental illness (OR=4.202, P<0.01), number of combined chronic diseases (OR=1.249, P<0.01), age (OR=1.031, P<0.01) and pre-admission course of illness (OR=0.942, P<0.01) . ConclusionDelirium was present in nearly 1/3 critically ill patients in the psychiatric hospital. The risk factors for delirium included short course of illness before admission, age, more combined chronic diseases, absent history of mental illness, mental and behavioral disorders caused by psychoactive substances. [Funded by Shenzhen Fund for Guangdong Provincial High-level Clinical Key Specialties (number, SZGSP013)]
7.Trajectories of glucose and lipid metabolism of schizophrenic patients in long-term hospitalization: a real-world study
Xiaoying YE ; Weiqun TAO ; Qingqing ZHANG ; Yingjia YANG ; Xinhui XIE ; Binrang YANG
Sichuan Mental Health 2023;36(2):111-117
ObjectiveTo picture the trajectory of changes in glucose and lipid metabolism among schizophrenic patients in long-term hospitalization. MethodsA total of 109 inpatients of Shenzhen Kangning Hospital from 2014 to 2022, who were diagnosed with schizophrenia based on the International Classification of Diseases, tenth edition (ICD-10) criteria, were recruited as subjects. Real-world follow-up data on longitudinal glucose metabolism (fasting blood glucose, glycosylated hemoglobin, C-peptide) and lipid metabolism (triglycerides, low density lipoprotein, high density lipoprotein, total cholesterol) were observed. The frequency of visit was once a year, with a total of 9 visits over 8 years. ResultsIn terms of glucose metabolism parameters, fasting blood glucose level decreased to 4.87 mmol/L at the 7th visit, lower than the baseline level (P<0.01). Glycated hemoglobin level was 6.08% at the 9th visit, higher than the baseline level (P<0.05). C-peptide level was 3.14 ng/mL at the 7th visit, higher than the baseline level (P<0.01). As for the trajectory of lipid metabolism parameters, high-density lipoprotein level were significantly lower than baseline level at the second visit (P<0.01) and stayed basically stable thereafter. Total cholesterol levels at the last three visits were 4.06, 4.07 and 3.95 mmol/L, respectively, all lower than the baseline level (P<0.01). ConclusionThe changes of glycolipid metabolism parameters in long-term inpatients with schizophrenia were generally smooth during the 8-year follow-up period.
8.Establishment and preliminary application of dual fluorescent quantitative PCR for detection of RV and CAV2
Jian LIU ; Yaping GUI ; Yilan BAI ; Luming XIA ; Xiaoying ZHU ; Xianchao YANG ; Tiangusheng TAO ; Congsheng TANG ; Yujie ZHANG ; Jian WANG ; Hongjin ZHAO
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2023;34(3):33-37
Objective To investigate the shedding of CAV2-ΔE3-CGS after immunization and the background of canine adenovirus (CAV) infection, and to establish a dual fluorescent quantitative PCR detection method for rabies virus (RV) and canine adenovirus type 2 (CAV2). Methods A dual fluorescent quantitative PCR detection method was established by designing specific primers and probes for E1 gene of CAV and G gene of RV for the detection of CAV2-ΔE3-CGS. Oral swabs, anal swabs and environmental samples of stray dogs from experimental animal farm and dog detention center were tested. Results The standard curves generated by this method were Y=-3.351 × logX + 44.895, R2 = .999 and Y=-3.413 × logX + 45.192, R2=0.996, respectively. The linear relationships were good, and the minimum detection limits were both 102 copies/μL. CAV2-ΔE3-CGS was not detected in experimental animal farm. CAV was detected in dog detention center, and the positive rates were 5.88% (5/85) in oral swabs, 8.24% (7/85) in anal swabs, and 4% (1/25) in environmental samples. Conclusion The dual fluorescent quantitative PCR method can be used for the detection of CAV2-ΔE3-CGS after immunization and the investigation of CAV infection. The present study has shown that no CAV2-ΔE3-CGS has been detected after immunization and CAV infection rate of stay dogs is low in Shanghai. CAV2-ΔE3-CGS oral immunization meets requirement and is applicable.
9.Tuina treatment for children and adults with functional dyspepsia:a meta-analysis and systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Zijing TAO ; Zeng CAO ; Qian LIU ; Xiaoying LUO ; Gezhi ZHANG ; Shuangshuang FANG ; Sijing DU ; Yang YANG ; Wei WEI
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2023;21(5):413-426
Objective:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Tuina(Chinese therapeutic massage)in the treatment of functional dyspepsia(FD)in children and adults. Methods:Related articles in PubMed,Excerpta Medica Database(EMBASE),Cochrane Library,Web of Science,China Biology Medicine Disc(CBM),Wanfang Academic Journal Full-text Database(Wanfang),China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI),and Chongqing VIP Database(CQVIP)were collected.The retrieval time was from each database's start to March 2022.Two researchers independently screened the literature,extracted the data,and evaluated the risk of bias in the included studies.A meta-analysis was then performed using the RevMan 5.4 software. Results:A total of 19 clinical trials were included,9 of which encompassed studies on adults while 10 were on children with FD,comprising a total of 1961 patients.The findings of the meta-analysis showed that the effective rate of FD in children and adults treated with Tuina was significantly higher than that in the control group[risk ratio(RR)=1.15,95%confidence interval(CI)(1.09,1.21),P<0.001],[RR=1.13,95%CI(1.06,1.21),P<0.001].In addition,the effective rate of FD in children and adults treated with Tuina combined with other treatments was significantly higher than that in the control group[RR=1.14,95%CI(1.07,1.21),P<0.001],[RR=1.12,95%CI(1.02,1.24),P=0.02].In terms of single symptoms,Tuina improved epigastric burning sensation score in adults[standardized mean difference(SMD)=-0.41;95%CI(-0.79,-0.02);Z=2.08;P=0.04]compared with that of the Western medicine group.Compared with children treated with oral Chinese medications(CM)or Chinese patent medicine(CPM),children with FD demonstrated lower scores of epigastric pain[SMD=-0.38,95%CI(-0.56,-0.19);Z=3.96;P<0.001],postprandial fullness[SMD=-0.30,95%CI(-0.50,-0.10);Z=2.88;P=0.004],and early satiety[SMD=-0.26,95%CI(-0.47,-0.06);Z=2.54;P=0.01]after receiving Tuina combined with CM or CPM treatment.No adverse events were reported in the Tuina treatment group,and the follow-up indicated that the symptom scores in the Tuina group improved. Conclusion:Compared with the control group,both Tuina and Tuina combined with other treatments are shown to have better effective rates,lower incidence of adverse events,and better follow-up outcomes.The study results suggest that Tuina may be a clinically viable complementary therapy.However,due to limitations in the number and quality of the included studies,the above conclusions should be verified by further high-quality studies.
10.T-piece resuscitator versus self-inflating bag for positive pressure ventilation during neonatal resuscitation
Ming ZHOU ; Pu ZHAO ; Xiaohong XI ; Fangfang TAO ; Xiaoying GU ; Ann ANDERSON-BERRY ; Jiangqin LIU
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2022;25(9):677-682
To compare the performance of self-inflating bag (SIB) with T-piece resuscitator (TPR) in neonatal resuscitation.Methods:This study involved the trainees participating in a Neonatal Resuscitation Simulation Camp (NRSC) organized by Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital in December 2019. They were trained to provide positive pressure ventilation with the two devices on artificial lungs. Ventilation parameters including peak inspiratory pressure (PIP), positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP), PIP in pulmonary alveoli (PIP alv), mean airway pressure (MAP), frequency, inspiratory time (Ti), tidal volume and minute ventilation volume were recorded and analyzed by independent sample t-test or rank sum test. Results:The PIP alv, PIP, oxygen flow rate, tidal volume and minute ventilation volume delivered by TPR were significantly lower than those by SIB [(17.18±1.61) vs (24.05±4.29) cmH 2O (1 cmH 2O=0.098 kPa), t=-6.87; (17.91±1.35) vs (29.97±4.50) cmH 2O, t=-14.06; (3.65±0.25) vs (6.88±1.59) L/min, t=-11.33; (15.90±1.81) vs (24.02±4.29) ml/min, t=-10.99; (664.71±88.94) vs (1 069.49±205.68) ml/min, t=-9.89; all P<0.001]. However, compared with SIB, the PEEP in pulmonary alveoli, Ti, duration of ventilation, inspiratory to expiratory ratio were increased when using TPR [(4.76(4.69-5.57) vs 0.19(0.12-4.10) cmH 2O, T=1 190.00; (0.59±0.15) vs (0.43±0.09) s, t=5.01; (1.46±0.23) vs (1.36±0.11) s, t=2.15; 0.71±0.22 vs 0.47±0.13, t=5.14; all P<0.05]. Conclusion:TPR could deliver more stable and safer PIP, PEEP and tidal volume than SIB and keeping MAP at a stable level during positive pressure ventilation on artificial lungs.


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