1.WANG Yaoxian's Experience in Treating Diabetic Kidney Disease from the Perspective of Spleen and Stomach:Based on the Theory of "Internal Heat Leading to Concretions"
Bo ZHANG ; Yuxin HU ; Cong ZHAO ; Jiale ZHANG ; Weimin JIANG ; Chang YU ; Yang LIU ; Liqiao SUN ; Weiwei SUN ;
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(5):482-486
This paper summarizes Professor WANG Yaoxian's experience in treating diabetic kidney disease (DKD) from the perspective of spleen and stomach based on the "internal heat leading to concretions" theory. It is considered that internal heat leading to concretions constitutes the core pathogenesis of DKD, with the spleen and stomach serving as the source of internal heat; therefore, treatment should be based on regulating the spleen and stomach. In the early stage of DKD, dysfunction of the spleen and stomach leads to the initial generation of internal heat. Common syndrome patterns include gastrointestinal heat accumulation and constrained heat in the liver and stomach, for which modified Gegen Qinlian Decoction (葛根芩连汤) can be used to clear heat bind while modified Dachaihu Decoction (大柴胡汤) is used to clear stomach and soothe liver, respectively. In the middle stage of DKD, weakness of the spleen and stomach results in the initial formation of concretions and conglomerations. Common patterns include spleen deficiency with prevalence of dampness and deficiency of both the spleen and kidney. Treatment emphasizes strengthening the spleen and resolving dampness, raising yang and boosting the stomach with modified Shengyang Yiwei Decoction (升阳益胃汤), or supplementing spleen and boosting kidney, dissipating bind and dispe-ring concretions with modified Shenqi Dihuang Decoction (参芪地黄汤), respectively. In the late stage of DKD, it is characterized by spleen and stomach depletion, and rampant accumulation of turbidity and toxin, and the common syndrome patterns are damp-turbidity obstruction in the middle jiao (焦) and spleen-kidney yang deficiency. Treatment aims to remove turbidity and harmonize the stomach, or to warm the kidney and strengthen the spleen while elimina-ting turbidity, using modified Dahuang Gancao Decoction(大黄甘草汤) and Jupi Zhuru Decoction (橘皮竹茹汤) or modified Baoyuan Decoction (保元汤) and Lizhong Decoction (理中汤), respectively. In clinical practice, appropriate formulas and medications are flexibly selected according to specific syndromes.
2.Association between takeout fast foods and sugar sweetened beverage consumption with co-occurrence of anxiety and depressive symptoms among first year junior high school students in Yunnan Province
HU Dongyue, ZHANG Zhengwu, XU Zenglei, TAO Lei, ZENG Anna, GUAN Liao, CHANG Litao,〖JZ〗 HUANG Xin, CHEN Weiwei, LI Jiangli, XU Honglü ;
Chinese Journal of School Health 2026;47(1):23-26
Objective:
To explore the association between takeout fast foods and sugar sweetened beverage consumption with co-occurrence of anxiety and depressive symptoms among first year junior high school students in Yunnan Province, so as to provide theoretical basis for the prevention of anxiety and depressive symptoms co-occurrence among adolescents.
Methods:
A random cluster sampling involving 8 500 first year junior high school students in 11 counties in Yunnan Province was conducted by a questionnaire survey from October to December 2022. The Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) was applied to assess anxiety and depressive symptoms in first year junior high school students. Chi-square test was used to compare the anxiety-depression co-occurrence symptoms of first year junior high school students with different demographic characteristics. The association between takeout fast foods and sugar sweetened beverage consumption with co-occurrence of anxiety and depressive symptoms of adolescents was analyzed by binary Logistic regression models.
Results:
The detection rate of co-occurrence of anxiety and depression symptoms among first year junior high school students in Yunnan Province was 26.92%. After controlling for demographic variables and other confounders, takeout fast foods and sugar sweetened beverage consumption( OR=1.50, 95%CI =1.27-1.77) was associated with anxiety-depression co-occurrence symptoms among first year junior high school students in Yunnan Province ( P <0.01). Stratified analysis showed that both Han ( OR=1.37, 95%CI =1.07-1.77) and ethnic minorities ( OR=1.60, 95%CI =1.29-2.00) exhibited statistically significant associations between takeout fast foods and sugar sweetened beverage consumption with co-occurrence of anxiety and depressive symptoms(both P <0.05).
Conclusions
Takeout fast foods and sugar sweetened beverage consumption increases the risk of co-occurrence of anxiety and depressive symptoms among first year junior high school students in Yunnan Province. It is recommended to strengthen guidance on the consumption of such products among junior high school students to prevent co-occurrence of anxiety and depressive symptoms.
3.Research Tackling Paradigm and Technological Layout Strategies Based on Erectile Dysfunction, A Clinical Dominant Disease of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Qi ZHAO ; Yun CHEN ; Baoxing LIU ; Xuejun SHANG ; Fei SUN ; Xiaozhi ZHAO ; Zhigang WU ; Chao SUN ; Peihai ZHANG ; Wanjun CHENG ; Xing ZHOU ; Zhan QIN ; Yufeng PAN ; Weiwei TAO ; Jianhuai CHEN ; Mei MO ; Xiaoxiao ZHANG ; Xing ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(7):291-299
To thoroughly implement the strategic deployment outlined in the Opinions of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council on Promoting the Inheritance and Innovative Development of Traditional Chinese Medicine regarding research on dominant diseases of traditional Chinese medicine and to uphold the development philosophy of equal emphasis on traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine,the China Association of Chinese Medicine has fully played a leading academic role by systematically organizing and conducting a series of academic youth salons on clinical dominant diseases of traditional Chinese medicine. On September 13,2024,the 36th Youth Salon on Clinical Dominant Diseases was successfully held in Nanjing,focusing on the advantages of traditional Chinese medicine and the integrative traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine in the diagnosis and treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). The conference brought together leading experts from traditional Chinese medicine,western medicine,and interdisciplinary fields,facilitating in-depth multidisciplinary discussions that led to key consensus on optimizing traditional Chinese medicine treatment protocols for ED,researching and developing new drugs of traditional Chinese medicine,and advancing interdisciplinary development in traditional Chinese medicine. This salon systematically sorted out the clinical strengths and distinctive features of traditional Chinese medicine in the diagnosis and treatment of ED. Based on current research foundations and clinical needs,it identified key directions for future scientific layout and scientific research tackling: (1) Standardization of syndrome differentiation system of traditional Chinese medicine for ED. (2) Optimization and standardization of intervention methods of integrated traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine. (3) High-quality clinical research guided by evidence-based medicine. (4) In-depth analysis of the pharmacological mechanisms of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of ED. (5) Clinical translation and application promotion of new drugs of traditional Chinese medicine. (6) Interdisciplinary integration and innovation in traditional Chinese medicine. For each research direction,key focus areas,expected objectives,and clinical value were further refined,along with the establishment of a scientifically sound priority funding level evaluation system. Therefore,building on the series of salons on the ED-focused dominant diseases of traditional Chinese medicine,this paper provides standardized guidance for clinical practice of traditional Chinese medicine in ED management,effectively contributing to the high-quality development of traditional Chinese medicine. It serves as a valuable reference for national scientific and technological strategic layout, research and development decision-making in new drugs of traditional Chinese medicine,research topic planning,and clinical guideline formulation.
4.Effect and mechanism of Tamarix chinensis Lour.on streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats based on network pharmacology,molecular docking and experimental validation
Qian LI ; Zhenxiang WANG ; Yanting LIANG ; Weiwei MA ; Zhen ZHANG ; Xia WANG ; Qiong AN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2025;30(7):907-920
AIM:To investigate the mechanism of action of Tamarix chinensis Lour.on streptozotocin-induced type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)through network pharmacology,molecular docking and ex-perimental validation.METHODS:Using the TCSMP database and Swiss Target Prediction tools screen the active components and predict potential tar-gets in Tamarix chinensis Lour..Retrieving potential disease targets associated with T2DM from data-bases such as GeneCards,OMIM,and DisGeNET.The intersection targets of Tamarix chinensis Lour.and T2DM disease was obtained through Venny platform.The STRING database was used to con-structed PPI network,and Cytoscape 3.8.0 soft-ware was use to visualized.GO function enrich-ment and KEGG pathway enrichment analysis were performed through the Metascape database.Dock-ing of important target proteins and compounds was carried out by AutoDock software.SPF grade male rats were randomly divided into normal group,model group,MET group(88.5 mg/kg),TE high-dose(800 mg/kg)group,TE medium-dose(400 mg/kg)group and TE low-dose(200 mg/kg)group(n=10).High-fat and high sugar feed com-bined with low dose STZ(45 mg/kg)was used to in-duce T2DM rat model,and the rats were adminis-tered orally for 5 weeks.Fasting blood glucose(FBG),insulin(FINS)level and HOMA-IR index,bio-chemical indicators[superoxide dismutase(SOD),malondialdehyde(MDA),glycosylated hemoglobin A1c(HbA1c)and inflammatory factor[interleukin-1β(IL-1β),tumor necrosis factor α(TNF-α),vascu-lar cell adhesion molecular(VCAM-1)levels of the rats were also observed;morphological changes of renal tissue was observe by HE staining.RESULTS:Based on the screening conditions of oral bioavail-ability(OB)≥ 30%and drug like properties(DL)≥0.18,a total of 19 main active ingredients with po-tential therapeutic effects on T2DM were screened from Tamarix chinensis Lour.,including ergosta-5,24(28)-dien-3,7,16-triol,quercetin-3,3'-dimethyl ether,kaempferol,quercetin,and others.By analyz-ing the potential targets of Tamarix chinensis Lour.for treating T2DM,a total of 185 potential target genes were screened,including SRC,EGFR,HSP90AA1,AKT1,ESR1,H1F1A,TNF,PIK3R1,etc,in-volving cancer signaling pathways,insulin resis-tance,MAPK signaling pathways,PI3K Akt signaling pathways,etc.Molecular docking results showed that the binding energies were all less than-5.0 kcal/mol,indicating that a strong binding abili-ty between the active ingredients screened by Tam-arix chinensis Lour.and the potential targets for the treatment of T2DM.The animal experiment re-sults showed that compared with the model group,the weight loss of rats in the MET and TE groups was slowed down,and the levels of FBG,FINS,MDA,HbA1c,IL-1β,TNF-α,VCAM-1,HOMA-IR in-dex were reduced,the SOD level was increased,and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05,P<0.01),Renal tissue cellular morphology also showed notable improvement.Most importantly,all these results demonstrating dose-dependent ef-fects.CONCLUSION:Tamarix chinensis Lour.dis-plays a significant therapeutic effect on T2DM through multi-component,multi-target,and multi-pathway synergistic actions to improve blood glu-cose levels.The findings of this study provide a the-oretical basis for the clinical application of Tamarix chinensis Lour.in the treatment of T2DM.
5.Left atrial volumetric/mechanical coupling index for predicting left atrial dysfunction in patients with chronic kidney disease
Liqin JI ; Weiwei XIAO ; Xue GAO ; Houyu LI ; Anlingzi ZOU ; Xinru ZHANG ; Zhuomeng MIAO ; Shaomei YU
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2025;41(5):733-738
Objective To observe the value of left atrial volume/mechanical coupling index(LACI)for predicting left atrial(LA)dysfunction in patients with chronic kidney disease(CKD).Methods Totally 213 CKD patients(CKD group)and 50 healthy controls(control group)were enrolled.Clinical data,laboratory indicators and echocardiographic parameters were compared between groups.According to quartile values of LACI,patients in CKD group were further divided into 4 subgroups,and their clinical,laboratory indicators and echocardiographic parameters were compared.The correlations between LACI and laboratory markers of myocardial injury as well as echocardiographic parameters were analyzed.Taken LAVI>34 ml/m2 as LA dysfunction,the efficacy of LACI,LA strain and LA stiffness index(LASI)for predicting LA dysfunction in CKD patients were evaluated.Results Statistical differences of gender,blood pressure,creatinine,estimated glomerular filtration rate(eGFR),cardia troponinT(cTnT),creatine kinase isoenzymes(CK-MB)and N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide(NT-proBNP)were found between groups(all P<0.05).In CKD group,with the increase of LACI,the prevalence of blood pressure and diabetes,the levels of cTnT and NT-proBNP in different subgroups showed increasing trend,while eGFR showed a decreasing trend.LACI was correlated with cTnT,CK-MB,NT-proBNP and multiple echocardiographic parameters(all P<0.001).The AUC of LACI for predicting LA dysfunction in CKD patients was 0.884,higher than that of LA strain during reservoir phase,conduit phase,contraction phase and LASI(AUC=0.652,0.621,0.611,0.746,all P<0.05).Conclusion LACI could be used to effectively predict LA dysfunction in CKD patients.
6.Operational Strategies and Implementation for Temporary Prescription Dispensing Service in M Hospital's PIVAS Based on SWOT Analysis
Yi ZHANG ; Haiyan GUAN ; Hui ZHANG ; Weiwei LIN ; Jingwen PU ; Jie PAN ; Zhou GENG
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(8):1359-1366
Objective Based on the SWOT analysis method,the temporary medical order dispensing service model of pharmacy intravenous admixture service(PIVAS)of M Hospital was constructed and its implementation effect was evaluated,so as to provide reference for other medical institutions to carry out PIVAS temporary dispensing services.Methods SWOT analysis was used to analyze the advantages,disadvantages,opportunities and threats of PIVAS in M Hospital,and targeted operation strategies and practices were proposed.The safety of intravenous medication,the level of pharmacy service and the cost-effectiveness of the department were used to evaluate the implementation effect of PIVAS temporary medical order dispensing service.Results After the operation strategy of PIVAS temporary medical order dispensing service was constructed and implemented based on SWOT analysis,the time of a single medical order for PIVAS labeling in M Hospital was significantly decreased from(7.19±0.06)s/bag to(6.06±0.09)s/bag(P<0.05);and the number of errors was significantly reduced from(32.50±2.54)pieces/quarter to(19.75±0.59)pieces/quarter(P<0.05);The qualified rate of temporary prescription increased from(60.52±1.17)%to(90.63±1.72)%(P<0.05);The qualified rate of finished infusion delivery time increased from(80.63±1.66)%to(90.80±2.98)%(P<0.05);The satisfaction rate of PIVAS service in the ward increased from 50%to 90%(P<0.05);the cost of blending decreased from(3.50±0.05)yuan/bag to(3.00±0.12)yuan/bag(P<0.05).Conclusion The operation strategy of PIVAS temporary medical order dispensing service of M Hospital based on SWOT analysis gives full play to its own advantages,provides more comprehensive and high-quality services for clinicians and patients,ensures the safety and timeliness of patients' medication,and improves the economic efficiency of the department,which is worthy of reference and promotion.
7.Left atrial volumetric/mechanical coupling index for predicting left atrial dysfunction in patients with chronic kidney disease
Liqin JI ; Weiwei XIAO ; Xue GAO ; Houyu LI ; Anlingzi ZOU ; Xinru ZHANG ; Zhuomeng MIAO ; Shaomei YU
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2025;41(5):733-738
Objective To observe the value of left atrial volume/mechanical coupling index(LACI)for predicting left atrial(LA)dysfunction in patients with chronic kidney disease(CKD).Methods Totally 213 CKD patients(CKD group)and 50 healthy controls(control group)were enrolled.Clinical data,laboratory indicators and echocardiographic parameters were compared between groups.According to quartile values of LACI,patients in CKD group were further divided into 4 subgroups,and their clinical,laboratory indicators and echocardiographic parameters were compared.The correlations between LACI and laboratory markers of myocardial injury as well as echocardiographic parameters were analyzed.Taken LAVI>34 ml/m2 as LA dysfunction,the efficacy of LACI,LA strain and LA stiffness index(LASI)for predicting LA dysfunction in CKD patients were evaluated.Results Statistical differences of gender,blood pressure,creatinine,estimated glomerular filtration rate(eGFR),cardia troponinT(cTnT),creatine kinase isoenzymes(CK-MB)and N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide(NT-proBNP)were found between groups(all P<0.05).In CKD group,with the increase of LACI,the prevalence of blood pressure and diabetes,the levels of cTnT and NT-proBNP in different subgroups showed increasing trend,while eGFR showed a decreasing trend.LACI was correlated with cTnT,CK-MB,NT-proBNP and multiple echocardiographic parameters(all P<0.001).The AUC of LACI for predicting LA dysfunction in CKD patients was 0.884,higher than that of LA strain during reservoir phase,conduit phase,contraction phase and LASI(AUC=0.652,0.621,0.611,0.746,all P<0.05).Conclusion LACI could be used to effectively predict LA dysfunction in CKD patients.
8.The therapeutic observation of liposuction combined with mammary adenectomy via a Periareolar Small Incision for the treatment of gynecomastia
Hui SHAO ; Lu WANG ; Jieying TANG ; Qiang CHEN ; Shihong ZHANG ; Yikang HOU ; Xinyu XU ; Jianmin YANG ; Weiwei LI
Journal of Clinical Surgery 2025;33(7):767-770
Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy and aesthetic outcome of liposuction combined with mammary adenectomy through a periareolar small incision in the management of gynecomastia(GYN).Methods From January 2019 to June 2023,18 patients with GYN were admitted.All of them were treated with small incision through the areola combined with liposuction.The postoperative aesthetic effect,occurrence of complications and patient satisfaction of the patients were evaluated.Results All 18 patients in this study were follwed up for a period of 3 to 18 months.No serious complications such as wound infection or necrosis of the nipple-areola occurred.Pathological examinations were consistent with the diagnosis of GYN.Except for one patient,who exhibited slight skin folds in the surgical area at the 12-month follow-up,the other patients all achieved symmetrical and smooth chest contours with noticeable aesthetic improvement,resulting in a 100%patient satisfaction rate.Conclusion The combined approach of liposuction combined with mammary adenectomy through a periareolar small incision for the treatment of GYN is straightforward,minimally invasive,and yields satisfactory therapeutic and aesthetic outcomes.
9.Construction of CRMP1 lentiviral interference plasmid and its effect on expression of NLRP3 inflammasome protein in SH-SY5Y cells
Songhao WANG ; Kun QIN ; Yu HAN ; Weiwei ZHANG ; Shaoye XU ; Xiaoyun SHAO
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2025;41(2):433-438
Objective:To construct a lentiviral interference plasmid targeting collapse response regulatory protein 1(CRMP1)gene,to establish a human neuroblastoma cell line(SH-SY5Y)with stable CRMP1 knockdown,and to investigate its impact on expression of NLRP3 inflammasome protein.Methods:Double-stranded shRNA was designed and synthesized targeting h-CRMP1 mRNA sequence,and cloned into PLKO.1 vector.Recombinant shCRMP1 plasmids were constructed correctly,which was transfected into HEK-293T cells for lentiviral packaging.Obtained lentivirus supernatant was concentrated and then infected into SH-SY5Y cells.The interference effect of shCRMP1 plasmid and protein expressions of NLRP3 inflammasome components in SH-SY5Y cells were detected by Western blot.Results:DNA sequencing results showed that insertion sequences of recombinant interference plasmids pLKO.1-shCRMP1 were consistent with designed sequences,which confirmed successful construction of shCRMP1 lentivirus interfering plasmids and transfected into HEK-293T cells for lentivirus packaging,and protein level of CRMP1 in HEK-293T cells were decreased.SH-SY5Y cells were infected with lentivirus concentrate obtained from packaging and screened with puromycin.Western blot results showed that shCRMP1 recombinant lentiviral plasmids could significantly down-regulate CRMP1 protein expression in SH-SY5Y cells.It was also found that in SH-SY5Y cell line with stable CRMP1 knockdown,inhibition of CRMP1 expression could effectively inhibit NLRP3 inflammasome activation under MPP+induction.Conclusion:pLKO.1-shCRMP1 lentiviral interfering plas-mids have been successfully constructed,and interference with CRMP1 can inhibit activation of NLRP3 inflammasome in MPP+-in-duced SH-SY5Y cells.This study provides guidance for further research on mechanism of CRMP1 in neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease.
10.Correction effect of local kyphosis of the spine after percutaneous kyphoplasty in super-aging patients with vertebral compression fractures
Yonghao WU ; Shuaiqi ZHU ; Yuqiao LI ; Chenfei ZHANG ; Weiwei XIA ; Zhenqi ZHU ; Kaifeng WANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(27):5854-5861
BACKGROUND:Percutaneous kyphoplasty was a common surgical procedure for the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture.However,there was no research to confirm whether percutaneous kyphoplasty could effectively correct the local kyphoplasty of the spine in patients over 80 years old with osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture.OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of percutaneous kyphoplasty on local kyphosis in super-aging patients with osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture.METHODS:Single-segment osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture patients treated with percutaneous kyphoplasty at the Department of Spinal Surgery,Peking University People's Hospital,from March 2016 to August 2022,were selected as the research cohort,and the follow-up data of patients in hospital and out-patient were collected.According to patients'age,patients were divided into the advanced age group(60-79 years old,n=126)and the super-aged group(>80 years old,n=52).According to gender,body mass index,basic diseases(hypertension,diabetes,and cardiovascular diseases),fracture segments and the presence or absence of preoperative intravertebral cleft,the two groups of patients were matched 1:2 by propensity score matching.The lumbar CT values,injection amount of bone cement,preoperative and postoperative vertebral height,preoperative collapse rate of the vertebral body,preoperative and postoperative Cobb angle,recovery rate of Cobb angle,distance between the bone cement and anterior edge of the vertebral body,sagittal position of cement filling,contact between the bone cement and endplate,distance between the bone cement and vertebral endplates,bone cement distribution score,bone cement leakage,and vertebral refracture were compared between the two groups.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)After matching the propensity score,115 patients were included,with 71 patients in the advanced age group and 44 patients in the super-aged group.There was no statistically significant difference in baseline data,including gender,body mass index,hypertension ratio,diabetes ratio,cardiovascular disease ratio,fracture section,and preoperative intravertebral cleft,between the two groups(P>0.05).The postoperative Cobb angle of the super-aged patients was significantly smaller than that of the elderly patients(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in lumbar CT values,injection amount of bone cement,preoperative and postoperative vertebral height,preoperative collapse rate of the vertebral body,preoperative Cobb angle,recovery rate of Cobb angle,postoperative distance between the bone cement and anterior edge of the vertebral body,sagittal position of cement filling,contact between the bone cement and endplate,distance between the bone cement and vertebral endplates,bone cement distribution score,bone cement leakage,and vertebral refracture ratio between the two groups(P>0.05).(2)These findings indicate that percutaneous kyphoplasty can effectively correct local kyphosis of the spine in super-aging patients with osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures.


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