1.Effect and Mechanism of Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus Lignans on Behavior of Schizophrenic Mice
Jiaqi LI ; Xi CHEN ; Siwei WANG ; Qi WANG ; Yiting LIU ; Ziyan GUO ; Zilong LUN ; Chengyi ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(5):65-71
ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus lignans on schizophrenia induced by dizocilpine maleate (MK-801) in mice and to clarify its mechanism. MethodsMale mice of 4-6 weeks old were randomized into blank, model, positive drug, and low-, medium-, and high-dose (40, 80, 160 mg·kg-1, respectively) Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus lignans groups. The blank group was administrated with distilled water, and the other groups were injected with 0.5 mg·kg-1 MK-801 to induce schizophrenia symptoms. Meanwhile, risperidone was injected at 0.2 mg·kg-1 in the positive drug group, and mice in the intervention groups were injected with corresponding drugs for 14 consecutive days. The behavioral changes of mice were observed by autonomous activity test, open field test, forced swimming test, and water maze test. The levels of dopamine (DA) and 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) in the brain and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) in peripheral blood were quantified by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The changes in the prefrontal lobe of mice were observed by hematoxylin-eosin staining, and the changes of the hippocampal tissue were observed by Nissl staining. The protein levels of silencing information regulatory factor 1 (SIRT1) and forkhead box protein O3a (FoxO3a) in the hippocampus of mice were determined by Western blot. ResultsCompared with the model group, low, medium, and high doses of Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus lignans reduced the total number of autonomous activities, total distance in the open field test, immobile time in the forced swimming test, and levels of TNF-α and NF-κB in peripheral blood (P<0.05), while increasing the number of platform crossings in the water maze test and DA and 5-HT levels in the brain tissue (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, risperidone and low, medium, and high doses of Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus lignans improve the neural cell morphology in the CA1 region, with full cells in neatly dense arrangement and exhibiting clear membrane boundary. Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus lignans inhibited the expression of SIRT 1 and FoxO3a in the hippocampus (P<0.05). ConclusionTo sum up, Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus lignans may improve the behavior of schizophrenic mice by activating the SIRT1/FoxO3a signaling pathway to exert neuroprotective effects.
2.Study on the in vivo effects of 5T magnetic resonance imaging on the dental pulp and periodontal ligament in young adults
QI Zhengnan ; CAO Yiting ; WANG Yiwei ; SONG Qingbo ; ZHANG Peirong ; SUN Shuntao ; WANG Dengbin ; TANG Zisheng
Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases 2026;34(2):139-147
Objective:
To evaluate the performance of 5T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in visualizing dental pulp and periodontal ligament (PDL) tissues in vivo in the young adult population, thereby providing a basis for the application of high-field MRI technology in clinical oral examinations.
Methods:
The study was approved by the Ethics Committee of the hospital. A total of 15 healthy volunteers (413 permanent teeth altogether) were recruited and underwent full-mouth 5T MRI scans. Among them, six volunteers (168 permanent teeth) also received both 3T MRI and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans. Two dental specialists independently evaluated the imaging quality of the dental pulp and PDL on the images using a 5-point Likert scale and recorded the number of detectable root canals for each tooth. Inter-rater agreement was assessed using weighted kappa statistics and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Non-parametric tests were employed to compare differences in imaging performance among different tissue structures, tooth positions, and imaging modalities.
Results:
5T MRI can achieve in vivo imaging for most dental pulp tissues and partial periodontal membrane structures. There was a high level of agreement between the two raters in their imaging scores for the dental pulp and PDL (dental pulp κ = 0.934, PDL κ = 0.737). The imaging scores for dental pulp were significantly higher than those for PDL (P < 0.001), and the scores for molar dental pulp were lower than those for premolars and anterior teeth. In the multimodal comparison involving six volunteers, the raters showed good consistency in scoring dental pulp and PDL imaging across 5T MRI, 3T MRI, and CBCT, as well as in root canal counts (5T MRI for dental pulp κ = 0.971, 3T MRI for dental pulp κ = 0.933, CBCT for dental pulp κ = 0.964; 5T MRI for PDL κ = 0.625, 3T MRI for PDL κ = 0.667, CBCT for PDL κ = 0.571; ICC for root canal counts all ≥ 0.990). The imaging scores for dental pulp and PDL using 5T MRI were significantly higher than those using 3T MRI (dental pulp: P < 0.001; PDL: P = 0.022), but there was no statistically significant difference in the detection rate of the number of root canals between the two (P > 0.05). Although the imaging scores for dental pulp and PDL as well as the detection rate of the number of root canals with 5T MRI were inferior to those with CBCT (dental pulp: P < 0.001; PDL: P = 0.02; number of root canals: P < 0.05), 5T MRI can truly achieve "direct imaging" of these two soft tissues.
Conclusion
5T MRI enables effective in vivo direct imaging of dental pulp and PDL tissues in the young adult population, indicating its potential clinical application value in the diagnosis and treatment of pulp and periodontal diseases.
3.Temporal trends of physical fitness indicators and the relationship to body mass index among college students
TANG Hanchenye,XIAO Kunpeng,WANG Qingran,SHANG Yao,KANG Yiting,WANG Huiling,LIU Changjiang
Chinese Journal of School Health 2026;47(8):1166-1169
Objective:
To explore the temporal variation in physical health status among college students, analyze the correlation and dose response relationship between body mass index (BMI) and physical fitness indicators, so as to provide a scientific basis for physical health intervention among college students in universities.
Methods:
A total of 4 910 freshmen in the 2021 grade at Xi an Jiaotong University were selected. The BMI and changes in five physical fitness indicators (50 meter run, endurance run, standing long jump, sit and reach, and pull up or 1 minute sit up) were continuously assessed during follow up evaluations from 2021 to 2024. One way analysis of variance, generalized estimating equation (GEE), and other statistical methods were used to analyze the trends in temporal variation among the physical fitness indicators as well as the correlation characteristics and dose response relationship between BMI and physical fitness.
Results:
In 2021 the overweight and obesity rates among male freshmen were 20.36 % and 8.62%, respectively, and 12.91% and 2.91% among female freshman, respectively. From 2021 to 2024 the BMI of male and female students showed an upward trend with a significant increase( F =87.29,3.69,both P <0.05). The physical fitness indicators for both male and female students, including the 50 meter run, standing long jump, pull up and 1 minute sit up, first increased and then decreased, the endurance run performance decreased, and the sit and reach performance first decreased and then increased. The GEE model showed that BMI was negatively correlated with the performance of standing long jump, pullup/1 minute sit up, and sit and reach in both male and female students( β =-1.72,-0.34,-0.15;-0.94,-0.26,-0.12), and positively correlated with the time of 50 meter run and endurance run( β =0.05,3.16;0.03,1.86)(all P <0.05). The increase in BMI was associated with physical fitness decline in a non linear dose response relationship, while the sit and reach performance reached a peak at a BMI of approximately 22 kg/m 2, then decreased with the further increase in BMI.
Conclusions
A significant negative correlation is demonstrated between BMI and physical fitness indicators and male students are more sensitive to changes in BMI. College students should be guided to actively manage their weight and attach importance to physical exercise to improve their physical health.
4.Randomized Controlled Study on Wenshen Yangxue Decoction Plus Endometrial Microstimulation for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Infertility with Syndrome of Kidney-Yang Deficiency and Blood Stasis
Qianqian HUANG ; Qian HAN ; Mingwei XIN ; Junqin HE ; Jingshang WANG ; Xiaodan YIN ; Mengyuan LI ; Yanxiao YI ; Yanli TANG ; Yiting WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(20):181-190
ObjectiveTo evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of Wenshen Yangxue decoction combined with endometrial microstimulation in the treatment of infertile patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS, syndrome of kidney-Yang deficiency and blood stasis). MethodsA randomized, positive-drug parallel-controlled, open-label clinical study was conducted. A total of 240 infertile PCOS patients with the syndrome of kidney-Yang deficiency and blood stasis who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were randomly assigned into 4 groups, with 60 patients in each group. The control group was treated with clomiphene citrate (50-100 mg·d-¹, orally for 5-10 consecutive days) for ovulation induction. On the basis of the therapy in the control group, the Wenshen group was additionally treated with Wenshen Yangxue decoction (250 mL, warm oral administration, twice daily, in the morning and evening), and the stimulation group received endometrial microstimulation during the early follicular phase. The combined group was treated with clomiphene citrate plus Wenshen Yangxue decoction (at the same dosages as aforementioned) and endometrial microstimulation. The course of treatment for all the groups was 3 menstrual cycles. The pregnancy rate, ovulation status, sex hormone levels, glucose metabolism indicators, coagulation function, endometrial thickness, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) symptom scores, and adverse reactions were observed in each group. ResultsA total of 239 patients were included in the final analysis, with 59 patients in the Wenshen group and 60 patients in each of the other three groups. The pregnancy rates were 43.3%(26/60) in the combined group and 32.2%(19/60) in the Wenshen group, both significantly higher than that (10%) in the control group (χ2=17.56,P<0.01). Compared with the control group, the combined and Wenshen groups had increased mature follicle rates (P<0.01), while the Wenshen group showed a decreased luteinization rate (P<0.05). All the groups exhibited significant reductions in TCM symptom scores after treatment, and the Wenshen and combined groups had lower scores than the control group (P<0.01). No statistically significant difference was found in the incidence of adverse events among the four groups, and all the adverse events were mild. ConclusionWenshen Yangxue decoction combined with endometrial microstimulation can alleviate the TCM symptoms of infertile PCOS patients with the syndrome of kidney-Yang deficiency and blood stasis, promote follicular maturation and ovulation, increase the cumulative pregnancy rate, and has good safety. It can provide new clinical evidence for the integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine treatment of PCOS infertility.
5.Randomized Controlled Study on Wenshen Yangxue Decoction Plus Endometrial Microstimulation for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Infertility with Syndrome of Kidney-Yang Deficiency and Blood Stasis
Qianqian HUANG ; Qian HAN ; Mingwei XIN ; Junqin HE ; Jingshang WANG ; Xiaodan YIN ; Mengyuan LI ; Yanxiao YI ; Yanli TANG ; Yiting WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(20):181-190
ObjectiveTo evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of Wenshen Yangxue decoction combined with endometrial microstimulation in the treatment of infertile patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS, syndrome of kidney-Yang deficiency and blood stasis). MethodsA randomized, positive-drug parallel-controlled, open-label clinical study was conducted. A total of 240 infertile PCOS patients with the syndrome of kidney-Yang deficiency and blood stasis who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were randomly assigned into 4 groups, with 60 patients in each group. The control group was treated with clomiphene citrate (50-100 mg·d-¹, orally for 5-10 consecutive days) for ovulation induction. On the basis of the therapy in the control group, the Wenshen group was additionally treated with Wenshen Yangxue decoction (250 mL, warm oral administration, twice daily, in the morning and evening), and the stimulation group received endometrial microstimulation during the early follicular phase. The combined group was treated with clomiphene citrate plus Wenshen Yangxue decoction (at the same dosages as aforementioned) and endometrial microstimulation. The course of treatment for all the groups was 3 menstrual cycles. The pregnancy rate, ovulation status, sex hormone levels, glucose metabolism indicators, coagulation function, endometrial thickness, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) symptom scores, and adverse reactions were observed in each group. ResultsA total of 239 patients were included in the final analysis, with 59 patients in the Wenshen group and 60 patients in each of the other three groups. The pregnancy rates were 43.3%(26/60) in the combined group and 32.2%(19/60) in the Wenshen group, both significantly higher than that (10%) in the control group (χ2=17.56,P<0.01). Compared with the control group, the combined and Wenshen groups had increased mature follicle rates (P<0.01), while the Wenshen group showed a decreased luteinization rate (P<0.05). All the groups exhibited significant reductions in TCM symptom scores after treatment, and the Wenshen and combined groups had lower scores than the control group (P<0.01). No statistically significant difference was found in the incidence of adverse events among the four groups, and all the adverse events were mild. ConclusionWenshen Yangxue decoction combined with endometrial microstimulation can alleviate the TCM symptoms of infertile PCOS patients with the syndrome of kidney-Yang deficiency and blood stasis, promote follicular maturation and ovulation, increase the cumulative pregnancy rate, and has good safety. It can provide new clinical evidence for the integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine treatment of PCOS infertility.
6.Report of 6 Cases of Simplified Laparoscopic Cervical Cerclage During Pregnancy and Successful Delivery
Yiqi GUAN ; Kun ZHANG ; Yiting WANG
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2025;25(7):435-437
Objective To observe and analyze the pregnancy outcomes of simplified laparoscopic cervical cerclage(SLCC)during pregnancy.Methods Between May 2020 and February 2024,a total of 6 pregnant patients with cervical incompetence(CIC)unsuitable for transvaginal cervical cerclage(TVC)underwent prophylactic SLCC.Among the 6 patients,the average number of spontaneous abortions during mid-pregnancy period was 1.3(range,1-2),and 3 had a history of failed TVC.The average gestational week at the time of surgery was10.3 weeks(range,7-13 weeks).The surgery used a modified simple suture technique,entering from the back to the front at the isthmic level,inside the uterine artery,without opening the broad ligament,with the knot located in front of the cervix.Results All the patients underwent the surgery smoothly,with an average operation time of 27.7 min(range,23-33 min)and a blood loss of 1-10 ml during the surgery.No serious complications occurred.All the patients underwent cesarean section to terminate pregnancy,with an average gestational week of 37.2 weeks(range,36+3-38 weeks),all resulting in live births.The average birth weight of the newborns was 2951.7 g(range,2540-3320 g).The cerclage was removed during the surgery in 2 cases.Conclusion SLCC can be used in the early to mid-pregnancy period to treat CIC,achieving good pregnancy outcomes.
7.Analysis of influencing factors on the trajectories of psychological symptom clusters in pregnant women with assisted reproductive technology and nursing revelation
Danni SONG ; Shuang HU ; Congshan PU ; Yiting WANG ; Jin HE ; Yajie DING ; Chunjian SHAN
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(10):1209-1216
Objective To explore the trajectory of psychological symptom clusters in pregnant women with assisted reproductive technology(ART),and analyze the influencing factors of each trajectory subgroups,in order to provide a theoretical basis for the management of psychological health during pregnancy in pregnant women with ART.Methods A total of 205 pregnant women who had conceived using ART were sampled from the obstetrics clinic of a tertiary hospital in Nanjing from August 2023 to April 2024 using a convenient sampling method.The baseline data were assessed by general information questionnaire,Symptom Checklist-90,Distress Disclosure Index and Positive Psychological Capital Questionnaire at 10-14 weeks gestation,and the follow-up information was assessed by Symptom Checklist-90 at 22-26 weeks of gestation and 34-38 weeks of gestation.Exploratory factor analysis was used to extract symptom clusters;the latent class growth mixture model was used to identify the track categories;the multiple logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the influencing factors of the track.Results 180 cases were finally included.By exploratory factor analysis,5,4 and 5 factors were extracted at 3 time points respectively.Trajectories of psychological symptom clusters in pregnant women with ART is divided into 3 potential classes:low level-slow relieving group(28.89%),high level-significant increasing group(6.11%),medium level-slow increasing group(65.00%).Logistic regression analyses showed that duration of infertility,number of ART,literacy,pain self-expression and positive psychological capital were influential factors in the potential categories of psychological symptom clusters in pregnant women conceived with ART(all P<0.05).Conclusion The trajectory of psychological symptom clusters in pregnant women with ART was divided into 3 potential classes.Medical workers could develop corresponding interventions based on the influencing factors and implement comprehensive and efficient symptom management.
8.Study on the Health Resource Allocation Efficiency among Hospital Institutions in Guangdong Province Based on the DEA-Malmquist Index Model
Wenyu WANG ; Zhenning LIANG ; Tu'ersun YUSUPUJIANG ; Heng QIU ; Yuanni ZHANG ; Yiting YAO ; Shasha PENG ; Yuyao SONG ; Li'ai ZOU
Chinese Hospital Management 2025;(9):63-68,88
Objective To evaluate the efficiency of health resource allocation in 22 types of hospital institutions in Guangdong Province from 2018 to 2022,identify their strengths and shortcomings in resource utilization,and offer evidence-based recommendations for optimizing medical resource allocation and policymaking.Methods The efficiency of health resource allocation was assessed using the DEA-BCC model and the DEA-Malmquist index model across the 22 hospital categories.Results In 2022,the overall resource allocation efficiency of the 22 types of hospital institutions in Guangdong Province was suboptimal,with an average score of 0.657.From 2018 to 2022,the mean total factor productivity(TFP)change index for these hospitals was 0.968,with only 6 categories exhibiting a TFP index exceeding 1.Conclusion The efficiency of health resource allocation in Guangdong's hospitals remains inadequate.Government authorities should enhance macro-level planning for regional resource distribution,accelerate advancements in medical technology,and establish a real-time monitoring framework.Concurrently,policy interventions and incentive mechanisms should be reinforced to ensure both scientifically sound allocation and effective utilization of medical resources.
9.Progress on impulse oscillometry in children with obstructive sleep apnea
International Journal of Pediatrics 2025;52(5):321-324
Obstructive sleep apnea(OSA)is a common childhood upper airway obstructive disease that disrupts normal ventilation and sleep,causing serious damage to children's physical and mental health.In recent years,the incidence of OSA has risen,drawing social concern.While polysomnography(PSG)is the "gold standard" for diagnosing OSA in children,its clinical application has limitations due to its complexity and time-consuming nature.Impulse oscillometry(IOS)is a new pulmonary function testing technique that offers a quick and easy measurement of airway resistance,reflecting the state of upper airway resistance.It can aid in the screening and evaluation of this disease.This article reviews the progress of IOS in early screening and assessment of OSA in children,aiming to offer new approaches for evaluating and managing OSA.
10.Exercise experience of overweight or obese pregnant women during pregnancy: a Meta-synthesis of qualitative research
Yiyun YANG ; Yingying ZHANG ; Yiting WANG ; Congshan PU ; Chunjian SHAN ; Xiaona YAN ; Jin HE ; Lijie QU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2025;41(1):56-62
Objective:To systematically evaluate and integrate the exercise experience of overweight or obese pregnant women during pregnancy, in order to provide basis for the formulation of standardized exercise programs for this population.Methods:We searched databases including PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CINAHL, Embase, Ovid, PsycINFO, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, VIP, Wanfang and China National Knowledge Infrastructure, from their inception to August 16, 2023, to collect qualitative studies on the exercise experience of overweight or obese pregnant women during pregnancy. The quality of included studies was evaluated according to Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Tool for qualitative studies in Australia. The results were integrated by integrating methods.Results:A total of 11 studies were included. Sixty-one complete findings were grouped according to similarities to form 9 new categories. These categories resulted in 3 synthesized findings. Pregnant women with overweight or obesity were affected by promoting and hindering factors; careful balance of exercise risk and benefit for overweight or obese pregnant women during pregnancy; expectations and needs of overweight or obese pregnant women for exercise during pregnancy.Conclusions:Overweight or obese pregnant women highly rated the benefits and importance of exercise, but their participation and adherence to exercise is challenging. Medical staff should pay attention to the exercise experience of overweight or obese pregnant women during pregnancy, understand the driving factors and obstacles of exercise for overweight or obese pregnant women, in order to provide standardized and personalized exercise guidance programs for overweight or obese pregnant women.


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