1.Development and evaluation of classification system for drug-related problems in China
Shuang ZOU ; Tingting LU ; Lei BAO ; Yun LIAO ; Ling LI ; Ping ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2026;37(3):371-376
OBJECTIVE To establish a Chinese drug-related problem (DRP) classification system applicable to pharmacist-led pharmaceutical care in China, providing pharmacists with an effective and practical tool for pharmaceutical care. METHODS A multi-stage process was employed to construct the DRP classification system, including literature review and analysis, comparison of existing classification systems, refinement of classification items and framework development, two rounds of standard case validation, expert discussion, and system revision. The Fleiss′ kappa test was used to calculate the consistency coefficient κ, assessing the reliability of pharmacists participating in evaluating the classification system. An electronic questionnaire comprising six items was employed to evaluate the system’s applicability. RESULTS The constructed Chinese DRP classification system comprised six sections [problem(including potential problems), DRP evaluation, cause (including possible causes of potential problems), intervention, acceptance of intervention and DRP status], with 24 primary codes and 96 secondary codes. In the first round of case validation, κ values exceeded 0.4 for all sections except “intervention” and “DRP status”. In the second round, κ values exceeded 0.4 for all sections. In the applicability evaluation of the classification system, positive ratings (“strongly agree” or “agree”) exceeded 85% for all items. Specifically, positive ratings for“the classification system can provide appropriate category selection”,“ the classification system is comprehensive”,“ the classification system is convenient to use” and “the classification system is highly satisfactory” exceeded 92%. CONCLUSIONS The Chinese DRP classification system developed demonstrates both high reliability and applicability, providing an effective and practical classification tool for pharmacists in China to conduct pharmaceutical care.
2.Zuogui Wan Improve Ovarian Inflammatory Microenvironment and Stemness of Ovarian Germline Stem Cells in Ovarian Aging via cGAS/STING Signaling Pathway
Yunling ZHENG ; Xinyi PAN ; Zuang LI ; Yixuan WANG ; Junyi AN ; Yuxin ZOU ; Mengting XIAO ; Zheng CHEN ; Ling ZHU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(7):1-10
ObjectiveTo investigate the mechanism of Zuogui Wan (ZGW) in improving ovarian inflammatory microenvironment and stemness of ovarian germline stem cells (OSCs) for treating ovarian aging via the cyclic guanosine monophosphate/adenosine monophosphate synthase (cGAS)/stimulator of interferon genes (STING) signaling pathway. MethodsForty C57BL/6 female mice were randomly divided into a blank group, a model group, a low-dose ZGW group (2.7 g·kg-1), a high-dose ZGW group (5.4 g·kg-1), and an estradiol valerate group (0.15 mg·kg-1), with 8 mice in each group. Except the blank group, all other groups received a single intraperitoneal injection of cyclophosphamide at 120 mg·kg-1 to establish an ovarian aging mouse model. After successful modeling, each group was continuously administered for 4 weeks, once daily. The physiological status of the mice was observed, and the ovarian index was calculated. The estrus cycle of the mice was monitored. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was used to observe pathological changes in ovarian tissue. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to detect serum sex hormone levels. Serum inflammatory factors interleukin-1β (IL-1β), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and mouse interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels were detected using kits. Western blot was used to detect the protein expression of ovarian cGAS, STING, p-STING, TANK-binding kinase 1 (TBK1), p-TBK1, interferon-induced transmembrane protein 3 (Fragilis), and Vasa homolog protein (MVH). Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) was used to detect the mRNA expression of inflammatory factors in ovarian tissue. Immunofluorescence double labeling was performed to locate OSCs in ovarian tissues, and fluorescence intensities of OSCs markers MVH and octamer binding transcription factor 4 (Oct4) were calculated. ResultsCompared with the blank group, the model group showed reduced body weight, ovarian wet weight, and ovarian index (P<0.01) and a disordered estrus cycle (P<0.01). In addition, the levels of serum follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-1β were increased (P<0.01), while anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) and estradiol (E2) levels were decreased (P<0.01). The protein expression of cGAS, p-STING/STING, and p-TBK1/TBK1 in ovarian tissue was increased (P<0.05, P<0.01), while that of OSCs stemness factors MVH and Fragilis was reduced (P<0.01). Immunofluorescence indicated a reduction in MVH and Oct4 expression in OSCs (P<0.01). The mRNA expression of inflammatory factors TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-1β in ovarian tissue was increased (P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the treatment groups exhibited improved body weight, ovarian wet weight, and ovarian index (P<0.05) and a reduced rate of estrus cycle disorder (P<0.05, P<0.01). The levels of serum FSH, TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-1β were decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01), while AMH and E2 levels were increased (P<0.01). The protein expression levels of cGAS, p-STING/STING, and p-TBK1/TBK1 in ovarian tissue were decreased (P<0.05), while the protein expression of MVH and Fragilis was increased (P<0.05), and the fluorescence intensities of MVH and Oct4 were increased (P<0.05, P<0.01). The mRNA expression of inflammatory factors in ovarian tissue was decreased (P<0.05). ConclusionZGW alleviate ovarian inflammatory response, regulate ovarian microenvironment homeostasis, and maintain stemness of OSCs in ovarian aging mice probably by modulating the cGAS-STING signaling pathway, thereby improving ovarian function and delaying ovarian aging.
3.Inverse Association Between Alcohol Consumption and Parkinson’s Disease Risk and Identification of RIT2 as a Linked Biomarker
Wei LU ; Xiu-Li CHENG ; Xiao-Yun PAN ; Dan-Dan YANG ; Hui-Ling ZOU ; Li-Guo DONG ; Yi-Liang WEI ; Gui-Yun CUI
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2026;53(6):1723-1733
ObjectiveAs a common lifestyle habit, alcohol consumption has a controversial association with the onset of Parkinson’s disease (PD). To demonstrate the correlation between alcohol consumption and PD and to identify associated genes, we integrated findings from clinical surveys, genomics, transcriptomics, and animal experiments. MethodsWe investigated the alcohol consumption rates (including both before and after disease onset) among 244 PD patients in China and 177 PD patients from the U.S. NHANES database. Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis was performed using genome-wide association study (GWAS) data for three alcohol-related traits and seven PD-related datasets from the MRC IEU OpenGWAS database. Transcriptomic data from the substantia nigra of PD patients were obtained from three GEO datasets (GSE7621, GSE20141, and GSE49036) to analyze RIT2 gene transcription. Finally, three groups of animal experiments (water/20% ethanol/20% liquor, with 4 C57BL/6J mice per group) were conducted to examine changes in brain RIT2 gene expression and transcriptomic profiles following alcohol consumption. ResultsThe alcohol consumption rates among PD patients in China and the U.S. (9%-18.87%) were significantly lower than the general population rates of 15%-45% in their respective regions (P<0.001), suggesting a possible negative association between alcohol consumption and PD. Subsequently, in 21 bidirectional MR analyses using 3 alcohol-related GWAS datasets and 7 PD-related GWAS datasets, the forward MR analyses (alcohol intake as exposure, PD as outcome) yielded 12 negative associations (ORIVW<1) and 9 positive associations (ORIVW>1). Among these, only two negative associations reached statistical significance: alcohol intake frequency (ORIVW=0.75, 95% CI: 0.60-0.93, P=0.010) and alcohol consumption (ORIVW=0.20, 95% CI: 0.05-0.83, P=0.026). The forward MR analysis (alcohol intake→PD) identified 235 SNPs, annotated to 316 genes, while the reverse MR analyses (PD→alcohol intake) identified 37 SNPs, annotated to 53 genes. Notably, only the RIT2 gene appeared in both the forward and reverse MR analyses (alcohol intake→PD: rs28597806, rs8083110; PD→alcohol intake: rs4588066). RIT2 is selectively expressed in the human brain (FPKM: 5.259±2.103), with low or no expression in peripheral tissues (FPKM: <1). Analysis of three human substantia nigra transcriptomic datasets revealed a decreasing trend in RIT2 gene expression in PD patients (GSE20141 array signal: 3.49±1.23 vs. 2.33±0.87, P=0.044). Animal experiments demonstrated that administration of 20% ethanol or 20% liquor (approximately 8% ethanol) stimulated a >2-fold upregulation of RIT2 gene expression in the mouse brain. Furthermore, transcriptomic sequencing revealed that the two alcohol-treated groups exhibited 96 (20% ethanol vs. water control) and 4 (20% liquor vs. water control) differentially expressed genes, respectively, indicating that low-dose alcohol consumption can achieve RIT2 upregulation while minimizing impact on other brain genes. In addition to its anti-infective effects, low-dose alcohol consumption primarily influences signaling pathways related to neurodegenerative diseases such as PD and Prion diseases. ConclusionAlcohol consumption is generally considered as a harmful lifestyle habit. However, some studies have also shown a lower risk of mortality among individuals who consume low doses of alcohol (100 g/week of ethanol) or drink occasionally. Currently, one of the research focuses on alcohol consumption is whether the human body can benefit from low-dose alcohol intake. This study provides new evidence supporting a negative association between alcohol consumption and PD, and for the first time, through MR analysis, identifies the RIT2 gene as a potential mediator of the effect of alcohol consumption on PD. RIT2 is selectively expressed in the human brain. Building upon existing evidence indicating downregulated RIT2 gene expression in PD pathogenesis, our experiments confirm that low-dose alcohol consumption can upregulate RIT2 expression in the brain. In brief, alcohol consumption may suppress the pathogenesis of PD by upregulating RIT2 expression in the substantia nigra. China is facing a serious problem of population aging. This study offers important insights for long-term PD prevention and treatment strategies, with the aim of benefiting more potential PD patients through lifestyle modifications, thereby improving the quality of life of the aging population and reducing the economic burden on healthcare.
4.Biomechanical Analysis and Structural Optimization of 3D-Printed Polyether Ether Ketone(PEEK)Static Wrist Orthosis
Ziyan QIU ; Lingfeng ZHU ; Heran ZHANG ; Wencheng YIN ; Lei TANG ; Dongming ZOU ; Binling CHEN ; Ling WANG
Journal of Medical Biomechanics 2025;40(2):378-386
Objective In response to the clinical needs for personalized wrist orthoses,a topological optimization design method was proposed to achieve an integrated macro-and micro-structural optimization of a personalized,lightweight,and comfortable wrist orthosis.Methods A composite biomechanical finite element model of the wrist orthosis and upper limb was established to quantify the effects of the orthosis geometry on its fixation performance and comfort.A multi-condition topological optimization and microstructure design approach was employed to optimize the non-load-bearing areas of the orthosis.The orthosis was manufactured using three-dimensional(3D)-printed polyether ether ketone(PEEK),and the feasibility of the design was validated.Results While maintaining mechanical strength,the weight of the 3D-printed PEEK orthosis was reduced by 28%compared to the traditional orthoses.Both the pressure at the skin contact interface and the results of a subjective questionnaire indicated that test subjects experienced a high level of comfort wearing the orthosis.Conclusions The orthosis design achieved personalization,lightweight structure,and high comfort while ensuring mechanical strength and fixation performance.
5.Biomechanical Analysis and Structural Optimization of 3D-Printed Polyether Ether Ketone(PEEK)Static Wrist Orthosis
Ziyan QIU ; Lingfeng ZHU ; Heran ZHANG ; Wencheng YIN ; Lei TANG ; Dongming ZOU ; Binling CHEN ; Ling WANG
Journal of Medical Biomechanics 2025;40(2):378-386
Objective In response to the clinical needs for personalized wrist orthoses,a topological optimization design method was proposed to achieve an integrated macro-and micro-structural optimization of a personalized,lightweight,and comfortable wrist orthosis.Methods A composite biomechanical finite element model of the wrist orthosis and upper limb was established to quantify the effects of the orthosis geometry on its fixation performance and comfort.A multi-condition topological optimization and microstructure design approach was employed to optimize the non-load-bearing areas of the orthosis.The orthosis was manufactured using three-dimensional(3D)-printed polyether ether ketone(PEEK),and the feasibility of the design was validated.Results While maintaining mechanical strength,the weight of the 3D-printed PEEK orthosis was reduced by 28%compared to the traditional orthoses.Both the pressure at the skin contact interface and the results of a subjective questionnaire indicated that test subjects experienced a high level of comfort wearing the orthosis.Conclusions The orthosis design achieved personalization,lightweight structure,and high comfort while ensuring mechanical strength and fixation performance.
6.The impact of the interaction between diabetes mellitus and anxiety on the risk of neuralgia in patients with herpes zoster
Ling ZOU ; Qian WEN ; Jianqin CHEN
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(23):3704-3710
Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of the interaction between diabetes mellitus and anxiety on the risk of developing postherpetic neuralgia in patients with herpes zoster(HZ).Methods The clinical data of 206 HZ patients admitted to our hospital from December 2020 to December 2024 were retrospectively collected.All patients were followed up for 6 months after treatment and then divided into the occurrence group(n=47)and the non-occurrence group(n=159)based on whether postherpetic neuralgia occurred.The clinical data between the two groups were compared.Multivariate Logistic regression analysis was used to explore the relationship between diabetes mellitus,anxiety and the risk of neuralgia in HZ patients.The Excel spreadsheet developed by Andersson was used to calculate the relative excess risk due to interaction(RERI),attributable proportion due to interaction(AP),and synergy index(S).Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves were plotted to analyze the value of each indicator alone and in combination in predicting the risk of neuralgia in HZ patients.Results There were statistically significant differences between the two groups in terms of age,coexisting T2DM,skin lesion area,Generalised Anxiety Disorder-7(GAD-7)score,and Patient Health Questionnaire-9(PHQ-9)score(P<0.05).Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that both T2DM and GAD-7 scores were independent risk factors for neuropathic pain in HZ patients(P<0.05).Without adjusting for other variables,there was a multiplicative interaction between T2DM and GAD-7 scores≥5(P<0.05).However,after adjusting for confounding factors such as age,skin lesion area,and HAMD scores,no multiplicative interaction was observed between the two(P>0.05).There was an additive interaction between T2DM and a GAD-7 score≥5;when both were present,the risk of neuropathic pain in HZ patients was significantly higher than in patients without T2DM and a GAD score<5.The risk of neuropathic pain in HZ patients with both conditions was higher than the sum of the risks from either condition alone,with a synergistic effect 23.05 times greater than the sum of the effects of either condition alone;When both conditions coexist,81.70%of the risk of neuropathic pain is attributable to their synergistic effect;the combined predictive value of diabetes and anxiety for the risk of neuropathic pain in HZ patients is higher than that of either condition alone(ZT2DM vs.combination=2.230,ZGAD-7 score vs.combination=3.088,P<0.05).Conclusion Diabetes mellitus and anxiety have an additive interaction.When both are present,the risk of neuralgia in HZ patients increases,and combined assessment can provide a certain reference for predicting neuralgia in HZ patients.
7.Role of loneliness and physical activity in relationship between childhood emotional maltreatment and problematic social media use among college students
Yuancheng LING ; Rong FAN ; Danxuan ZHANG ; Wenhao XUE ; Min ZOU
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2025;39(12):1093-1099
Objective:To explore the relationship between childhood emotional maltreatment and problematic social media use among college students,and to examine the role of loneliness and physical activity in their relation-ship.Methods:A total of 1 186 college students completed the Childhood Abuse Questionnaire(CTQ-SF)emotion-al maltreatment subscale,Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale(BSMAS),UCLA Loneliness Scale(ULS),and Physical Activity Rating Scale(PARS-3).Results:Childhood emotional maltreatment scores were positively corre-lated with the BSMAS scores(r=0.34,P<0.01).The loneliness partially mediated the relationship between child-hood emotional maltreatment and problematic social media use,with the mediating effect accounting for 30.75%of the total effect.Physical activity moderated the association between childhood emotional maltreatment and prob-lematic social media use(β=-0.10,P<0.01).Conclusion:Childhood emotional maltreatment is associated with problematic social media use among college students,mediated by loneliness and moderated by physical activity.
8.Study of school influenza epidemic prediction based on Bayesian Structural Time Series model and multi-source data integration
Huiyang SUN ; Qiuying LYU ; Fengjuan CHEN ; Honglin WANG ; Yanpeng CHENG ; Zhigao CHEN ; Zhen ZHANG ; Ling YIN ; Xuan ZOU
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2025;46(7):1188-1195
Objective:To analyze the spatiotemporal correlation between the surveillance data of influenza in students reported by medical institutions and school absenteeism due to illness, and evaluate the application of Bayesian Structural Time Series model (BSTS) in the prediction of school influenza epidemic.Methods:A total of 13 schools in Dapeng new district of Shenzhen were selected. The incidence data of influenza in schools in Shenzhen from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2019 were collected from China Disease Control and Prevention Information System and the illness related school absentence data during this period were collected from Shenzhen Student Health Surveillance System, and the spatiotemporal correlation between the data from two systems was analyzed and compared. BSTS was used to make long-term predictions of the monthly incidence of influenza in students in 2019 and short-term predictions of the weekly incidence of influenza in week 1-8 and week 45-52 of 2019 by using the data from two systems.Results:There was a temporal correlation between the data from China Disease Control and Prevention Information System and the data from Shenzhen Student Health Surveillance System ( r=0.93, P<0.001), and the lag of the former one was 1 day ( r=0.73, P<0.001). Influenza outbreaks were randomly distributed in different schools in Shenzhen, and there was no spatial correlation. The root mean square error ( RMSE) and mean absolute error ( MAE) were 0.35 and 0.28, respectively, in the long-term prediction, and the RMSE was 0.33 and 0.34, and the MAE was 0.26 and 0.28, respectively, in the short-term predictions of week 1-8 and week 45-52 of 2019, respectively, showing good prediction accuracy and fitting effect. Conclusion:By analyzing the data from China Disease Control and Prevention Information System and Shenzhen Student Health Surveillance System with BSTS, the dynamics of the school influenza epidemic can be accurately predicted, and effective technical support can be provided for the early warning and prevention and control of influenza epidemic.
9.The impact of the interaction between diabetes mellitus and anxiety on the risk of neuralgia in patients with herpes zoster
Ling ZOU ; Qian WEN ; Jianqin CHEN
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(23):3704-3710
Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of the interaction between diabetes mellitus and anxiety on the risk of developing postherpetic neuralgia in patients with herpes zoster(HZ).Methods The clinical data of 206 HZ patients admitted to our hospital from December 2020 to December 2024 were retrospectively collected.All patients were followed up for 6 months after treatment and then divided into the occurrence group(n=47)and the non-occurrence group(n=159)based on whether postherpetic neuralgia occurred.The clinical data between the two groups were compared.Multivariate Logistic regression analysis was used to explore the relationship between diabetes mellitus,anxiety and the risk of neuralgia in HZ patients.The Excel spreadsheet developed by Andersson was used to calculate the relative excess risk due to interaction(RERI),attributable proportion due to interaction(AP),and synergy index(S).Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves were plotted to analyze the value of each indicator alone and in combination in predicting the risk of neuralgia in HZ patients.Results There were statistically significant differences between the two groups in terms of age,coexisting T2DM,skin lesion area,Generalised Anxiety Disorder-7(GAD-7)score,and Patient Health Questionnaire-9(PHQ-9)score(P<0.05).Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that both T2DM and GAD-7 scores were independent risk factors for neuropathic pain in HZ patients(P<0.05).Without adjusting for other variables,there was a multiplicative interaction between T2DM and GAD-7 scores≥5(P<0.05).However,after adjusting for confounding factors such as age,skin lesion area,and HAMD scores,no multiplicative interaction was observed between the two(P>0.05).There was an additive interaction between T2DM and a GAD-7 score≥5;when both were present,the risk of neuropathic pain in HZ patients was significantly higher than in patients without T2DM and a GAD score<5.The risk of neuropathic pain in HZ patients with both conditions was higher than the sum of the risks from either condition alone,with a synergistic effect 23.05 times greater than the sum of the effects of either condition alone;When both conditions coexist,81.70%of the risk of neuropathic pain is attributable to their synergistic effect;the combined predictive value of diabetes and anxiety for the risk of neuropathic pain in HZ patients is higher than that of either condition alone(ZT2DM vs.combination=2.230,ZGAD-7 score vs.combination=3.088,P<0.05).Conclusion Diabetes mellitus and anxiety have an additive interaction.When both are present,the risk of neuralgia in HZ patients increases,and combined assessment can provide a certain reference for predicting neuralgia in HZ patients.
10.Clinical practice guidelines for intraoperative cell salvage in patients with malignant tumors
Changtai ZHU ; Ling LI ; Zhiqiang LI ; Xinjian WAN ; Shiyao CHEN ; Jian PAN ; Yi ZHANG ; Xiang REN ; Kun HAN ; Feng ZOU ; Aiqing WEN ; Ruiming RONG ; Rong XIA ; Baohua QIAN ; Xin MA
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2025;38(2):149-167
Intraoperative cell salvage (IOCS) has been widely applied as an important blood conservation measure in surgical operations. However, there is currently a lack of clinical practice guidelines for the implementation of IOCS in patients with malignant tumors. This report aims to provide clinicians with recommendations on the use of IOCS in patients with malignant tumors based on the review and assessment of the existed evidence. Data were derived from databases such as PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library and Wanfang. The guideline development team formulated recommendations based on the quality of evidence, balance of benefits and harms, patient preferences, and health economic assessments. This study constructed seven major clinical questions. The main conclusions of this guideline are as follows: 1) Compared with no perioperative allogeneic blood transfusion (NPABT), perioperative allogeneic blood transfusion (PABT) leads to a more unfavorable prognosis in cancer patients (Recommended); 2) Compared with the transfusion of allogeneic blood or no transfusion, IOCS does not lead to a more unfavorable prognosis in cancer patients (Recommended); 3) The implementation of IOCS in cancer patients is economically feasible (Recommended); 4) Leukocyte depletion filters (LDF) should be used when implementing IOCS in cancer patients (Strongly Recommended); 5) Irradiation treatment of autologous blood to be reinfused can be used when implementing IOCS in cancer patients (Recommended); 6) A careful assessment of the condition of cancer patients (meeting indications and excluding contraindications) should be conducted before implementing IOCS (Strongly Recommended); 7) Informed consent from cancer patients should be obtained when implementing IOCS, with a thorough pre-assessment of the patient's condition and the likelihood of blood loss, adherence to standardized internally audited management procedures, meeting corresponding conditions, and obtaining corresponding qualifications (Recommended). In brief, current evidence indicates that IOCS can be implemented for some malignant tumor patients who need allogeneic blood transfusion after physician full evaluation, and LDF or irradiation should be used during the implementation process.

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