1.Expert Consensus on Clinical Application of Qidong Yixin Oral Liquid
Changkuan FU ; Xiaochang MA ; Mingjun ZHU ; Yue DENG ; Hongxu LIU ; Mingxue ZHANG ; Ying CHEN ; Yan ZHOU ; Ling ZHANG ; Jianhua FU ; Wei YANG ; Yu'er HU ; Ming CHEN ; Yanming XIE ; Yuanyuan LI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(4):147-158
The prescription of Qidong Yixin oral liquid is derived from the experience of national medical master Ren Jixue in treating viral myocarditis (VMC). It has the functions of tonifying Qi, nourishing the heart,calming the mind, and relieving palpitations. It is used to treat VMC and angina pectoris of coronary heart disease caused by deficiency of both Qi and Yin. However,the understanding of its efficacy evidence, advantageous aspects, dosage and administration, and medication safety remains insufficient in clinical practice. Therefore,the development of the Expert Consensus on the Clinical Application of Qidong Yixin Oral Liquid (hereinafter referred to as consensus) was initiated. Consensus strictly followed the process and methods of the expert consensus on the clinical application of Chinese patent medicines of the China Association of Chinese Medicine,successively completing multiple tasks such as the consensus project initiation,determination of clinical problems,evidence search and evaluation,formation of recommendation opinions and consensus suggestions,solicitation of opinions,peer review, submission for review and release, and so on. Consensus formed a total of 10 recommendation opinions and 12 consensus suggestions,clarifying the clinical positioning,efficacy advantages,syndrome differentiation,dosage and administration,combination therapy,timing of medication,adverse reactions,contraindications, and precautions of Qidong Yixin oral liquid,indicating that it has good clinical advantages and safety in the treatment of VMC and angina pectoris of coronary heart disease,providing norms and references for physicians to safely and rationally apply Qidong Yixin oral liquid. Consensus was reviewed and approved for release by the Standardization Office of the China Association of Chinese Medicine on December 23, 2024. Standard number:GSCACM-376-2024.
2.Mechanism of Maimendong Yinzi in Alleviating Cough with Yin Deficiency and Lung Heat Syndrome by Modulating PAR1/Gαi/cAMP Signaling Pathway and TRPV1 Expression
Zihan ZHU ; Jiahui TANG ; Yuanyuan ZHANG ; Junping KOU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(1):81-91
ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of Maimendong Yinzi (MMDYZ) on cough with Yin deficiency and lung heat syndrome and explore its potential mechanism of action. MethodsForty-eight Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) mice were randomly divided into a control group, a model group, a Baihe Gujin Tablet (BHGJP) group (1.36 g·kg-1), and low-dose, medium-dose, and high-dose MMDYZ groups (5, 10, 20 g·kg-1·d-1, based on the weight of crude drug), with eight mice in each group. The mouse model of cough with Yin deficiency and lung heat syndrome was prepared by a combination of smoke exposure, nasal drip of lipopolysaccharide (LPS), intragastric gavage with thyroxine, and capsaicin atomization. After successful modeling, drug interventions were administered for seven days. During modeling, the mice were observed for changes in general status, anal temperature, fecal water content, and water intake. After medication, the above indicators were evaluated again, along with assessments of spontaneous activity, cough sensitivity, lung function, lung index, and tracheal phenol red secretion. Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) was analyzed for cell differential counts, and the level of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP), cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and interleukin-6 (IL-6) in serum was measured via enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Lung injury was assessed via hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining. Network pharmacology was employed to predict the potential mechanism of MMDYZ in alleviation cough with Yin deficiency and lung heat syndrome. Western blot (WB) was used to measure protease-activated receptor1 (PAR1) and GTPhase αi subunit (Gαi) protein expressions in lung tissue. ELISA was used to determine lung cAMP content, and immunohistochemistry (IHC) was employed to evaluate transient receptor potential vanilloid subtype 1 (TRPV1) expression. ResultsCompared with the control group, the model group exhibited significantly increased water intake and anal temperature and significantly decreased fecal water content (P<0.05). The total distance traveled in 5 min and the central zone duration were reduced, while standing frequency significantly increased (P<0.05). Cough sensitivity and enhanced pause (PenH) were elevated. Peak expiratory flow (PEF) significantly declined (P<0.05). BALF neutrophil (NEU) and white blood cell (WBC) counts rose. Serum cAMP and cAMP/cGMP ratio significantly increased, and cGMP significantly decreased (P<0.05). Serum TNF-α and IL-6 levels were significantly elevated (P<0.05). The lung injury was obvious, and the lung index was significantly elevated (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, the medium-dose and high-dose MMDYZ groups and the BHGJP group showed significantly improved indicators mentioned above. Additionally, network pharmacology suggested that MMDYZ might alleviate cough with Yin deficiency and lung heat syndrome via cAMP, hypoxia inducible factor-1 (HIF-1), and TNF signaling pathways. WB, ELISA, and IHC revealed that, compared with the control group, the model group exhibited significantly upregulated PAR1, Gαi, and TRPV1 expressions and significantly downregulated cAMP in lung tissue (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, MMDYZ reduced PAR1 (P<0.01), Gαi (P<0.05), and TRPV1 (P<0.01) while increasing cAMP level (P<0.01). ConclusionMMDYZ may alleviate cough with Yin deficiency and lung heat syndrome by modulating the PAR1/Gαi/cAMP pathway and TRPV1 expression.
3.Mechanism of Xiao Qinglongtang Intervening Ferroptosis in Allergic Rhinitis Rats via Regulating SIRT1/SLC7A11 Signaling Pathway
Yuanyuan JI ; Hong ZHU ; Jingjuan AN ; Heng XIN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(1):113-119
ObjectiveTo observe the effect of Xiao Qinglongtang on ferroptosis in allergic rhinitis rats and explore its specific mechanism of action. MethodsSixty SD rats were randomly divided into a blank group, a model group, a loratadine group (0.9 mg·kg-1), and low-, medium-, and high-dose Xiao Qinglongtang groups (2.14, 4.28, and 8.56 g·kg-1), 10 rats per group. After 2 weeks of drug treatment, behavioral scores were observed in 6 groups of rats. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was used to observe changes in nasal mucosal tissue morphology, and Prussian blue staining was used to observe iron deposition. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to detect reactive oxygen species (ROS), Fe2+ ions, malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH) in each group. Immunofluorescence assay was used to detect ROS content and sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) expression in nasal mucosal tissue. Western blot was used to detect the expression of SIRT1, solute carrier family 7 member 11 (SLC7A11), p53 acyl-CoA synthetase long-chain family member 4 (ACSL4), and glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) proteins in nasal mucosal tissue. ResultsCompared with the blank group, the model group exhibited obviously increased behavioral scores, severe nasal mucosal damage, obvious increase in iron deposition, significant decreases in GSH and SOD levels, obvious increases in MDA, Fe2+, and ROS fluorescence area proportions (P<0.05), decreased protein expression levels of GPX4, SLC7A11, and SIRT1, and obvious increases in p53 and ACSL4 expression (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, Xiao Qinglongtang groups of all doses showed reduced rat behavioral scores, obviously improved nasal mucosal damage, obviously reduced iron deposition (P<0.05), obviously increased GSH and SOD levels, obviously reduced MDA, Fe2+, ROS fluorescence area proportions (P<0.05), increased GPX4, SLC7A11, and SIRT1 protein expression levels, and obviously reduced p53 and ACSL4 (P<0.05). ConclusionXiao Qinglongtang may achieve the goal of treating allergic rhinitis by regulating the SIRT1/SLC7A11 signaling pathway and inhibiting lipid peroxidation and ferroptosis.
4.Analysis of pesticide poisoning hospitalized cases in a children s hospital in Jiangxi Province from 2009 to 2023
ZHAN Yishan, CHEN Yuanyuan, ZHU Yourong, ZHANG Shouhua
Chinese Journal of School Health 2026;47(3):434-437
Objective:
To analyze the characteristics of pediatric pesticide poisoning cases admitted to a children s hospital in Jiangxi Province, so as to provide references for the prevention and treatment of pediatric pesticide poisoning.
Methods:
Medical records of 349 pesticide poisoning hospitalized cases from 2009 to 2023 in a children s hospital in Jiangxi Province were retrospectively reviewed to summarized clinical features, categories of pesticides involved, therapeutic interventions, and prognostic outcomes.
Results:
Among the cases of pesticide poisoning in children, there were 217 boys and 132 girls with an average age of 4 years and 8 months; 35.82% of cases occurred during April-June, followed by 27.22% during July-September, during October-December accounting for 22.35%, with 14.61% during January-March. There were 75 (21.49%), 148 (42.41%), 126 cases ( 36.10% ) during 2009-2013, 2014-2018, 2019-2023. In terms of pesticide type, insecticides ranked first (166 cases, 47.56% ), followed by herbicides (116 cases, 33.24%) and rodenticides (58 cases, 16.62%). The average hospitalization time was 4 days, and a total of 73 cases (20.92%) required admission to the intensive care unit among pesticide poisoning cases. There were 11 deaths, including 6 cases who were associated with paraguat esposure of paraquat. Self poisoning accounted for 34 cases, with an average age of 12 years and 2 months; 50.00% (17 cases) were concentrated in 2022-2023, accounting for 64.71% (22 cases) in girls; 8 cases of self poisoning resulted in death, accounting for 72.73% of the total number of deaths.
Conclusions
The period of April to June repesents the peak time for pediatric pesticide poisoning cases, and the proportion of accidental ingestion is relatively high. It is necessary to strictly prevent child poisoning.
5.Short-Term Efficacy and Long-Term Recurrence Rate of Traditional Chinese Medicine Versus Western Surgical Treatment for Mixed Hemorrhoids:A Multi-Center Retrospective Cohort Study Based on Real-World Data
Kang DING ; Zhimin FAN ; Xiaojie ZHOU ; Xiaoxiao WANG ; Yuanyuan GE ; Huiting ZHU ; Yuxin ZHU ; Xia YANG ; Jun DU ; Shicai HUANG ; Yang ZHANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(7):747-754
ObjectiveTo observe the short-term and long-term efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) surgical operations in treating mixed hemorrhoids. MethodsA multi-center retrospective cohort study was conducted, collecting clinical data from 17,831 mixed hemorrhoid surgery patients in 8 top-tier TCM hospitals in Jiangsu Province. Standardized and structured datasets were obtained through artificial intelligence models. Patients who underwent western surgical treatment were categorized into the western surgery group (11,646 cases), and those receiving TCM surgical operations were categorized into the TCM surgery group (6185 cases). Propensity score matching (1∶1 matching) was used to balance baseline data between groups. The primary outcome was the one-year recurrence rate, and secondary outcomes included the main symptoms (rectal bleeding, degree of prolapse) and secondary symptoms (anal distension, anal edema, wound secretion and exudation, anal stenosis, residual skin tags, perianal itching, and anal pain) measured on days 7, 28, and 60 after discharge. ResultsAfter matching, 2194 patients were included in each group. Symptom scores showed that at 28 days after discharge, the TCM surgical group had superior improvement in rectal bleeding [OR=5.786, 95%CI (3.092,10.827)], degree of prolapse [OR=4.510, 95%CI (1.649,12.333)], and anal edema [OR=3.188, 95%CI (1.295,7.845)] compared to the western surgical group. At 60 days post-discharge, the TCM group still showed advantages in improving rectal bleeding [OR=5.237, 95%CI (1.077,25.464)] and anal pain [OR=11.697, 95%CI (1.186,115.336)] (P<0.05). Long-term follow-up showed that the one-year recurrence rate in the TCM surgery group was 1.1% (8/726), while that in the western surgery group was 2.3% (10/444), with no statistically significant difference between the two groups (P>0.05). ConclusionBased on real-world data, TCM surgical treatment for mixed hemorrhoids shows significant short-term symptom improvement, particularly in terms of hemostasis, reducing swelling, and alleviating prolapse of anal masses.
6.Disease burden and changing trends of bladder cancer in China and globally in 1992 - 2021
Zhengnan LI ; Zhuang LI ; Yuanyuan LUO ; Bo YU ; Hao SU ; GuangYong CAO ; Kai YIN ; Dongbo YUAN ; Jianguo ZHU
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2026;37(3):8-13
Objective To analyze the disease burden and trends of bladder cancer in China and globally from 1992 to 2021. Methods Using the GBD 2021 database, the incidence, prevalence, mortality, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) rates of bladder cancer in China and globally from 1992–2021 were analyzed. Average annual percentage change (AAPC) was calculated using Joinpoint regression. Subgroup analyses by sex and age were conducted, and a Bayesian age-period-cohort (BAPC) model was used to predict trends in age-standardized incidence rate (ASIR) and age-standardized mortality rate (ASMR) for the next 15 years. Results In 2021, China reported 106 000 new cases (ASIR: 5.14/100 000), 571 000 prevalent cases (age-standardized prevalence rate, ASPR: 26.61/100 000), 43 000 deaths (ASMR: 2.34/100 000), and a DALY rate of 45.31/100 000. From 1992–2021, China showed upward trends in ASIR and ASPR but declines in ASMR and DALYs, while global ASIR, ASMR, and DALYs decreased overall with slow ASPR growth. The peak cases in China and globally were both concentrated in the 65-79 age group, with a significantly higher burden on males than females. In China, smoking-related ASMR and ASDR exceeded global averages and rose, whereas high glucose-related indexes were lower and declined. Projections for 2021–2036 indicated that the global incidence and mortality rates would be rising, but ASIR/ASPR would be declining, while in China, the incidence rate would continue to rise, and the mortality rate will stabilize, with a significant increase in ASIR and a gradual decrease in ASPR. Conclusion From 1992 to 2021, the incidence of bladder cancer in China has shown a continuous upward trend and is projected to persist in the future, with significant gender and age differences. Particular attention should be given to elderly males aged 85-89. The disease burden of bladder cancer attributable to smoking continues to rise, highlighting the urgent need to strengthen tobacco control policies.
7.Current status and influencing factors of work readiness in patients returning to work after lung cancer surgery
Yuanyuan YIN ; Xingxia LONG ; Jie ZHANG ; Yanli, JI ; Ying ZHU ; Lijun HE ; Mei YANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2026;33(07):1079-1084
Objective To investigate the current status of work readiness and its influencing factors among patients returning to work after lung cancer surgery. Methods A retrospective study was conducted on young and middle-aged postoperative lung cancer patients who were treated at the Department of Thoracic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University from March to September 2023 and returned to their jobs. Data were collected through a general information questionnaire, readiness for return-to-work scale (RRTW), general self-efficacy scale (GSES), and simplified coping style questionnaire (SCSQ). Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to explore the factors affecting the work readiness of patients returning to work. Results A total of 219 patients were included, with 59 males and 160 females aged 18-60 years. Among the postoperative lung cancer patients returning to work, 73.1% were in the active maintenance stage of return-to-work readiness with a RRTW score of (17.59±1.48) points, and 26.9% were in the uncertain maintenance stage with a RRTW score of (16.22±1.50) points. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that patients aged≤30 years (OR=52.381), employees of enterprises and institutions (OR=7.682), agricultural, pastoral, fishery, forestry laborers (OR=15.665), positive coping (OR=5.043), those with higher self-efficacy (OR=1.157) and engaged in physically demanding work (OR=2.449) had higher return-to-work readiness, while patients with≥2 children (OR=0.055), self-payment (OR=0.044), and those working more than 40 hours per week (OR=0.122) had lower return-to-work readiness. Conclusion The return-to-work readiness of young and middle-aged postoperative lung cancer patients needs to be improved, and occupation, job nature, main coping styles, general self-efficacy and other factors are associated with return-to-work readiness.
8.A Multicenter Controlled Study on the Evaluation of Aseptic Compounding Operations Ability of PIVAS Personnel by Media Fill Test
Fan ZHANG ; Yuanyuan MA ; Xinyi WANG ; Donghui LAO ; Yongguang SHANG ; Xiaohong ZHU ; Yuzhen ZOU ; Lei JIAO ; Weiyan TANG ; Jianzhong ZHANG ; Wei YANG ; Mei DONG ; Cuilian ZHANG ; Lulu SUN ; Bin ZHAO
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(11):1848-1853
Objective To evaluate the practical application of the Media Fill Test(MFT)in assessing aseptic compounding competency of personnel in Pharmacy Intravenous Admixture Services(PIVAS).Methods A multicenter controlled study was conducted across six tertiary hospitals(center ①-⑥)in China.Participants were divided into an inexperienced group(Group A,n=118)and an experienced group(Group B,n=118),each performing five MFT operations.Positive controls validated medium efficacy.Contamination rates and pass rates were analyzed using chi-square and Fisher's exact tests.Results Valid samples included 584 for Group A and 588 for Group B.The sample pass rate was 66.78%(390/584)in Group A and 91.67%(539/588)in Group B,while personnel pass rates were 46.15%(54/117)and 80.51%(95/118),respectively,with significant intergroup differences(both P<0.01).All centers except Center ⑥ showed significantly higher pass rates in Group B(all P<0.05).Conclusion MFT effectively differentiates technical proficiency levels and is suitable for training evaluation of novice PIVAS staff.
9.Effects and mechanisms of liraglutide in ameliorating liver fibrosis in NAFLD mice
Renjie WANG ; Chaoyu ZHU ; Yunyun FANG ; Yuanyuan XIAO ; Qianqian WANG ; Wenjing SONG ; Li WEI
Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(Medical Science) 2025;45(4):415-425
Objective·To investigate the effects of liraglutide on liver fibrosis in mice with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)and the underlying mechanisms.Methods·Twenty 8-week-old C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into a normal chow diet group(Chow group)and a methionine-choline-deficient(MCD)diet group(MCD group),with 10 mice per group.The MCD diet was used to induce NAFLD.Each group was further divided into two subgroups,resulting in four subgroups:Chow+saline,Chow+liraglutide,MCD+saline,and MCD+liraglutide group.After daily intraperitoneal injection of liraglutide(400 μg/kg)or an equivalent volume of saline for 4 weeks,an intraperitoneal glucose tolerance test(IPGTT)was performed.Serum levels of aspartate transaminase(AST),alanine aminotransferase(ALT),total cholesterol(TC),triglyceride(TAG),high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C),and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C)were measured.Liver tissues were collected post-euthanasia to assess TAG content.Histopathological changes,lipid deposition,and fibrosis were evaluated via hematoxylin-eosin(HE)staining,Oil Red O staining,and Masson staining.Real-time quantitative PCR(qPCR)and Western blotting were used to analyze the expression of α-smooth muscle actin(α-SMA),fibronectin(FN),collagen type Ⅰ α(COL1A),matrix metalloproteinase 9(MMP9),tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 1(TIMP1),transforming growth factor β(TGF-β),SMAD3,and phosphorylated SMAD3(pSMAD3).Results·The IPGTT revealed that liraglutide intervention reduced blood glucose levels at 15,30,and 60 min,with a decreased area under the curve(AUC)(both P<0.05).Biochemical analysis showed that liraglutide lowered AST and ALT levels(both P<0.001),increased TC and HDL-C levels(both P<0.05),but had no significant effect on TAG or LDL-C in MCD mice.HE staining and Oil Red O staining revealed reduced lipid droplets,ballooning degeneration,and inflammatory infiltration in hepatocytes after liraglutide treatment.Masson staining indicated decreased collagen fiber deposition in the liver.qPCR and Western blotting analysis demonstrated upregulated expression of α-SMA,FN,COL1A,TIMP1,TGF-β,and pSMAD3/SMAD3,alongside downregulated MMP9 in MCD mice.Liraglutide reversed these changes,lowering α-SMA,FN,COL1A,TIMP1,TGF-β,and pSMAD3/SMAD3 expression while increasing MMP9 expression.Conclusion·Liraglutide ameliorates liver injury,lipid deposition,and fibrosis in NAFLD mice,through modulation of the TGF-β/SMAD3 pathway and regulating fibrosis-associated protein expression.
10.Research progress on copper death in connective tissue diseases
Ai QIAN ; Yawen ZHU ; Yuanyuan CHENG ; Chuanbing HUANG
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2025;41(5):1277-1280,后插1
Connective tissue disease(CTD)is based on chronic inflammation of blood vessels and connective tissue,often involving multiple systems.The basic pathological changes are necrotizing vasculitis,myxedema,fibrin like deformation,etc.It belongs to systemic autoimmune disease.Due to the complex pathogenesis and heterogeneity of CTD,developing personalized manage-ment strategies remains extremely challenging.Therefore,exploring the new mechanisms and treatment targets of CTD is the focus of CTD research work.In recent years,with the continuous deepening of research on CTD,it has been discovered that there is a new form of cell death in the pathological process of CTD,namely copper death.Similar to ferroptosis,copper induces cytotoxicity mediated cell death through increased mitochondrial dependent energy metabolism and accumulation of reactive oxygen species.This article mainly attempts to explore the relationship between copper death and the pathological mechanism of confirmed CTD,as well as its impact on various immune cells,as well as the opportunities and challenges faced by therapeutic targets and clinical drugs.


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