1.Comprehensive Evaluation of Acupuncture for Secondary Dysmenorrhea Based on Health Technology Assessment
Xue WU ; Zhiran LI ; Jing HU ; Xing LIAO ; Weiwei SUN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(9):165-174
ObjectiveTo carry out a health technology assessment (HTA) of acupuncture for secondary dysmenorrhea (SD) caused by adenomyosis and endometriosis, in order to provide a reference for relevant medical decision-making. MethodsFrom the perspective of the health system, the assessment covers seven areas, including the technical characteristics, safety, effectiveness, economics, ethical fairness, organizational adaptability, and impact on patients and society. The results are reported accordingly. ResultsThe operational specifications of acupuncture are standardized, and the conditions for its use are clearly defined. Acupuncture has a lower overall incidence of adverse events. The main adverse events are localized pain, subcutaneous bleeding, and dizziness, with most symptoms being mild, all of which have corresponding standard treatments. No reports on occupational or environmental safety were found, and the safety operation specifications are available for reference. Compared with conventional Western medicine, acupuncture demonstrates higher effectiveness. Acupuncture may improve the quality of life scores of patients, though no significant difference was observed. The cost of acupuncture is higher than that of conventional Western medicine, but its overall economic value is greater. The informed consent information is relatively comprehensive. Most patients are aware of the potential benefits and risks of acupuncture and voluntarily opt for it. The treatment process fully respects patient privacy and human rights. The clinical application of acupuncture follows the current acupuncture medical service model, with no special requirements for the level of medical institutions. Patient accessibility and affordability are suitable. Patient satisfaction is high. Most patients indicated they would choose acupuncture again for SD. The main barriers to choosing acupuncture are psychological factors (such as fear of acupuncture), cost, and transportation issues. Nearly 70% of patients receiving acupuncture treatment benefit from medical insurance reimbursement, with reimbursement rates generally above 50%, indicating strong social security support. ConclusionThe implementation of HTA for acupuncture in the treatment of SD, using the standards for traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), is feasible. The implementation steps are clear, the data sources for each evaluation domain are adequate, the analysis methods are practical, and the evaluation results are comprehensive. Experts recommend that the findings be used as a reference for relevant medical decision-making.
2.Research on the chemical induction scheme for functional insulin producing cell
Yiwen LI ; Jibing CHEN ; Weiping LIANG ; Hongjun GAO ; Zhiran XU
Organ Transplantation 2025;16(3):435-442
Objective To explore the effective induction scheme for differentiation of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell (ADMSC) to insulin producing cell (IPC). Methods Different schemes of small molecule compound were used to induce the differentiation of ADMSC. The purity of cells was analyzed by flow cytometry and the morphological changes of cells were observed under the microscope. The quality, performance and insulin related indicators of cells were detected by hematoxylin-eosin and immunohistochemical staining. The maturity and activity of cells were detected by dithizone (DTZ) and diacetylfluorescein/propidium iodide staining. The induction effect of ADMSC differentiated into IPC was analyzed. Results The purity of ADMSC reached more than 99%, and the sphere forming properties of schemes Ⅰ, Ⅱ and Ⅲ were good. Cell induction mass, the expression effects of pancreatic and duodenal homeobox 1 (PDX1), musculoaponeurotic fibrosarcoma oncogene homolog A (MAFA) and insulin and C peptide of schemes Ⅰ were both better than those of other schemes. The DTZ staining depth may be related to IPC maturity, among which the number of apoptotic cells in scheme Ⅰ was significantly less than that of scheme Ⅱ and Ⅲ. Conclusions Induction scheme Ⅰ may improve the differentiation efficiency of ADMSC to IPC and lay a certain foundation for future clinical IPC transplantation applications.
3.Collection and Determination of Guideline Issues of Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Adenomyosis Based on Delphi Method
Zhiran LI ; Xiaojun BU ; Weiwei SUN ; Xing LIAO ; Ruoxi ZHAO ; Ruihua ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(3):150-156
Objective To determine the basic and clinical issues to be included in the Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Adenomyosis based on the Delphi method.Methods Based on literature review,preliminary general research,and expert interviews,this study drafted a survey questionnaire for guideline questions.After selecting the expert group,two rounds of Delphi method were conducted to determine the basic and clinical issues included in the guidelines.The questionnaire results were statistically analyzed to evaluate the quality control of Delphi method.Results A total of 15 experts were selected to participate in two rounds of Delphi questionnaire surveys.Finally,39 basic and clinical questions were included,which were condensed into 8 guideline questions.The expert positivity coefficient was 100%,the average coefficient of variation of the two rounds of coordination was 0.23 and 0.30,respectively,and the expert authority coefficient was 0.903.The quality control of the two rounds of Delphi method was good.Conclusion Based on the Delphi method,the basic and clinical issues of the Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Adenomyosis are determined,laying the foundation for the subsequent development of the guidelines.
4.Collection and Identification of Questions in Guidelines for Preventive Treatment of Diseases in Endometriosis Based on the Delphi Method
Ruoxi ZHAO ; Guotao HU ; Weiwei SUN ; Zhiran LI ; Xing LIAO ; Ruihua ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(6):153-159
Objective To identify the basic and clinical questions of the Guidelines for Preventive Treatment of Diseases in Endometriosis based on the Delphi method.Methods Based on the preliminary literature review,preliminary pan-research and expert interviews,the questions of the Guidelines for Preventive Treatment of Diseasesin in Endometriosis were drafted.Totally 15 experts were selected for two rounds of Delphi method expert correspondence and the results were statistically analyzed to finalize the questions for inclusion in the guidelines.Results A total of 65 entries were finally identified for inclusion in the guideline questions and condensed into 8 guideline questions.The quality control of the two rounds of Delphi method was good.The positive coefficient of experts in both rounds was 100%.The coefficient of authority of experts was>0.70.In the degree of Delphi coordination,the mean coefficients of variation were 0.23 and 0.26,and the coefficients of Kendall's concordance were 0.510 and 0.309,respectively(P<0.05).Conclusion This study uses two rounds of Delphi method to determine the issues included in the Guidelines for Preventive Treatment of Diseases in in Endometriosis,laying a solid foundation for the subsequent development of the guidelines.
5.Clinical efficacy of intensive conservative treatment for acute aortic syndrome
Yinfan ZHU ; Lu DAI ; Haotian WU ; Yamin LI ; Dongjie LI ; Shipan WANG ; Jiajun LIANG ; Yan YAN ; Jianjun GAO ; Yeting LOU ; Zhenze TAO ; Yifan LU ; Zhiran YANG ; Jia LI ; Siji CHEN ; Chuang LIU ; Yazhe ZHANG ; Yuhong MI ; Haiyang LI ; Wenjian JIANG ; Hongjia ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2025;41(3):143-150
Objective:To evaluate the outcomes of intensive conservative treatment compared to conventional conservative treatment in patients with acute aortic syndrome(AAS).Methods:The study prospectively enrolled consecutive patients with AAS who were admitted to Beijing Anzhen Hospital, affiliated with Capital Medical University, and Beijing Dawanglu Emergency Rescue Hospital from January 2024 to December 2024. These patients with surgical contraindications or refused surgery for various reasons opted for conservative treatment. A total of 282 patients were included, and 15 patients with missing data or those who died without any treatment were excluded. Finally, 267 patients were enrolled, of whom 94 received intensive conservative treatment, and 173 received conventional conservative treatment, the inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) was used to reduce the influence of confoundings. After adjusting of baseline datas via IPTW, the survival outcomes of the two groups were compared at 14 days, 30 days, and at the end of follow-up.Results:The results showed significant differences in acute phase survival rates between the enhanced conservative treatment group and the conventional conservative treatment group at 14 days(82.40%vs.53.20%, P<0.0001). Significant survival differences were also observed at 30 days and at 276-day mid-term follow-up (96.29% vs.51.60%, P<0.0001; 78.50% vs.48.50%, P<0.0001). In the subgroup analysis, for type A aortic dissection, the enhanced conservative treatment group had higher survival rates compared to the conventional conservative treatment group at 14, 30 and 276 days (63.46% vs.41.35%, P<0.05; 52.17% vs.37.90%, P<0.05; 50.00% vs. 31.97%, P<0.05). However, for type B aortic dissection, although the enhanced conservative treatment group had higher survival rates than the conventional conservative treatment group, no statistically significant differences were observed (96.29% vs. 80.00%, P=0.054; 95.65% vs.78.37%, P=0.067; 94.12% vs.74.20%, P=0.088). Conclusion:For patients diagnosed with AAS are forced to choose conservative treatment if emergency surgery is not possible in the first place, intensive conservative treatment strategies can significantly reduce the mortality in the acute phase compared with conventional conservative treatment. Mid-term follow-up, intensive conservative treatment still has a significant survival advantage.
6.Exploring the relationship between distal coronary fractional flow reserve derived from aortic CTA and intraoperative graft flow in off-pump coronary artery bypass graft
Yilin LI ; Yuan XUE ; Shipan WANG ; Zhiran YANG ; Haiyang LI
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2025;41(9):550-555
Objective:To investigate the relationship between the distal fractional flow reserve(FFR-CT) of the left anterior descending artery(LAD) measured by aortic CTA and the intraoperative left internal mammary artery(LIMA-LAD) graft flow during off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting(OPCABG). And to evaluate the role of FFR-CT in predicting intraoperative flow characteristics, competitive flow, and diffuse coronary lesions.Methods:Retrospectively included 162 OPCABG patients who underwent LIMA-LAD grafting. The primary outcome was the average flow value(Qm) of the LIMA-LAD graft measured intraoperatively. Smooth curve fitting and linear regression analysis were used to explore the relationship between preoperative LAD distal FFR-CT values and the intraoperative LIMA-LAD graft flow Qm.Results:Group analysis showed that Qm significantly decreased as the distal FFR-CT values increased. Smooth curve fitting revealed a " reverse U-shaped" relationship between LAD distal FFR-CT and Qm. When the FFR-CT value>0.64, Qm demonstrated a significant negative linear correlation with FFR-CT(regression coefficient β=-178.6432, P=0.004). Conclusion:A distal FFR-CT value of >0.64 in the LAD may increase the risk of competitive flow in the LIMA-LAD graft, while excessively low FFR-CT values likely reflect diffuse coronary lesions, leading to a reduction in graft flow.
7.Exploring Academic Characteristics of Contemporary Experts and Schools in Traditional Chinese Medicine Gynecology in Treating Endometriosis Diseases Based on SrTO
Zhiran LI ; Xiaojun BU ; Xiaodan WANG ; Le ZHANG ; Ruixue LIU ; Jingyu REN ; Xing LIAO ; Weiwei SUN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(6):249-259
ObjectiveStarting from the etiology, pathogenesis, and treatment strategies of endometriosis and adenomyosis, to integrate and sort out the academic characteristics of contemporary renowned experts and schools in the field of traditional Chinese medicine gynecology. MethodsAccording to the systematic review of text and opinion (SrTO) process developed by the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) in Australia, this paper determined literature screening criteria by searching China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), VIP, Wanfang, and China Biomedical Literature Database. Information was extracted after literature screening, and quality evaluation was conducted using the JBI Narrative, Text, and Opinion Systematic Review Strict Evaluation Checklist. The JBI Narrative, Opinion, Text Evaluation, and Review Tool Summary Table was used for information synthesis, and data analysis and display were conducted in the form of text and charts. ResultsThe 146 articles related to 39 renowned experts and 19 articles related to 10 schools of thought were included. Research has found that contemporary experts and schools in traditional Chinese medicine gynecology consider blood stasis as the core pathogenesis in understanding the etiology and pathogenesis of two diseases and related infertility. Their viewpoints varied from multiple aspects such as clinical symptom characteristics, meridian circulation location, pathological product evolution, disease duration, emotional psychology, lifestyle habits, preference for food and drink, innate endowment, and acquired injury. In terms of treatment, it was advocated to divide the stage, treat according to different types, adapt to the times, integrate nature and humans, and combine multiple methods to treat comprehensively when necessary. It was also recommended to skillfully use insects, make good use of classic formulas and small prescriptions, pay attention to protecting the spleen and stomach and regulating emotions, and make good use of self-formulated empirical formulas for internal or external use. Besides, individualized long-term management of patients was also advocated. ConclusionThis study applies the SrTO process to systematically summarize the academic ideas of contemporary renowned experts and schools in traditional Chinese medicine gynecology regarding the causes, mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatments of endometriosis, providing a scientific and standardized reference for future theoretical exploration.
8.Collection and Determination of Guideline Issues of Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Adenomyosis Based on Delphi Method
Zhiran LI ; Xiaojun BU ; Weiwei SUN ; Xing LIAO ; Ruoxi ZHAO ; Ruihua ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(3):150-156
Objective To determine the basic and clinical issues to be included in the Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Adenomyosis based on the Delphi method.Methods Based on literature review,preliminary general research,and expert interviews,this study drafted a survey questionnaire for guideline questions.After selecting the expert group,two rounds of Delphi method were conducted to determine the basic and clinical issues included in the guidelines.The questionnaire results were statistically analyzed to evaluate the quality control of Delphi method.Results A total of 15 experts were selected to participate in two rounds of Delphi questionnaire surveys.Finally,39 basic and clinical questions were included,which were condensed into 8 guideline questions.The expert positivity coefficient was 100%,the average coefficient of variation of the two rounds of coordination was 0.23 and 0.30,respectively,and the expert authority coefficient was 0.903.The quality control of the two rounds of Delphi method was good.Conclusion Based on the Delphi method,the basic and clinical issues of the Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Adenomyosis are determined,laying the foundation for the subsequent development of the guidelines.
9.Collection and Identification of Questions in Guidelines for Preventive Treatment of Diseases in Endometriosis Based on the Delphi Method
Ruoxi ZHAO ; Guotao HU ; Weiwei SUN ; Zhiran LI ; Xing LIAO ; Ruihua ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(6):153-159
Objective To identify the basic and clinical questions of the Guidelines for Preventive Treatment of Diseases in Endometriosis based on the Delphi method.Methods Based on the preliminary literature review,preliminary pan-research and expert interviews,the questions of the Guidelines for Preventive Treatment of Diseasesin in Endometriosis were drafted.Totally 15 experts were selected for two rounds of Delphi method expert correspondence and the results were statistically analyzed to finalize the questions for inclusion in the guidelines.Results A total of 65 entries were finally identified for inclusion in the guideline questions and condensed into 8 guideline questions.The quality control of the two rounds of Delphi method was good.The positive coefficient of experts in both rounds was 100%.The coefficient of authority of experts was>0.70.In the degree of Delphi coordination,the mean coefficients of variation were 0.23 and 0.26,and the coefficients of Kendall's concordance were 0.510 and 0.309,respectively(P<0.05).Conclusion This study uses two rounds of Delphi method to determine the issues included in the Guidelines for Preventive Treatment of Diseases in in Endometriosis,laying a solid foundation for the subsequent development of the guidelines.
10.Clinical efficacy of intensive conservative treatment for acute aortic syndrome
Yinfan ZHU ; Lu DAI ; Haotian WU ; Yamin LI ; Dongjie LI ; Shipan WANG ; Jiajun LIANG ; Yan YAN ; Jianjun GAO ; Yeting LOU ; Zhenze TAO ; Yifan LU ; Zhiran YANG ; Jia LI ; Siji CHEN ; Chuang LIU ; Yazhe ZHANG ; Yuhong MI ; Haiyang LI ; Wenjian JIANG ; Hongjia ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2025;41(3):143-150
Objective:To evaluate the outcomes of intensive conservative treatment compared to conventional conservative treatment in patients with acute aortic syndrome(AAS).Methods:The study prospectively enrolled consecutive patients with AAS who were admitted to Beijing Anzhen Hospital, affiliated with Capital Medical University, and Beijing Dawanglu Emergency Rescue Hospital from January 2024 to December 2024. These patients with surgical contraindications or refused surgery for various reasons opted for conservative treatment. A total of 282 patients were included, and 15 patients with missing data or those who died without any treatment were excluded. Finally, 267 patients were enrolled, of whom 94 received intensive conservative treatment, and 173 received conventional conservative treatment, the inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) was used to reduce the influence of confoundings. After adjusting of baseline datas via IPTW, the survival outcomes of the two groups were compared at 14 days, 30 days, and at the end of follow-up.Results:The results showed significant differences in acute phase survival rates between the enhanced conservative treatment group and the conventional conservative treatment group at 14 days(82.40%vs.53.20%, P<0.0001). Significant survival differences were also observed at 30 days and at 276-day mid-term follow-up (96.29% vs.51.60%, P<0.0001; 78.50% vs.48.50%, P<0.0001). In the subgroup analysis, for type A aortic dissection, the enhanced conservative treatment group had higher survival rates compared to the conventional conservative treatment group at 14, 30 and 276 days (63.46% vs.41.35%, P<0.05; 52.17% vs.37.90%, P<0.05; 50.00% vs. 31.97%, P<0.05). However, for type B aortic dissection, although the enhanced conservative treatment group had higher survival rates than the conventional conservative treatment group, no statistically significant differences were observed (96.29% vs. 80.00%, P=0.054; 95.65% vs.78.37%, P=0.067; 94.12% vs.74.20%, P=0.088). Conclusion:For patients diagnosed with AAS are forced to choose conservative treatment if emergency surgery is not possible in the first place, intensive conservative treatment strategies can significantly reduce the mortality in the acute phase compared with conventional conservative treatment. Mid-term follow-up, intensive conservative treatment still has a significant survival advantage.

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