1.Efficacy of balloon stent or oral estrogen for adhesion prevention in septate uterus: A randomized clinical trial.
Shan DENG ; Zichen ZHAO ; Limin FENG ; Xiaowu HUANG ; Sumin WANG ; Xiang XUE ; Lei YAN ; Baorong MA ; Lijuan HAO ; Xueying LI ; Lihua YANG ; Mingyu SI ; Heping ZHANG ; Zi-Jiang CHEN ; Lan ZHU
Chinese Medical Journal 2025;138(8):985-987
3.The burden of noncommunicable chronic diseases attributable to metabolic factors in China from 1990 to 2021 and projections of mortality trends
Bowen ZHANG ; Yuhong HUANG ; Xi DU ; Hongrui CHEN ; Wei MU ; Yanjun SUN ; Shengwei GAO ; Zichen LYU ; Rongkun XUE ; Xiaohui YU
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2025;41(9):761-768
Objective:To analyze the burden and trends of noncommunicable chronic disease(NCD) attributable to metabolic factors in China from 1990 to 2021.Methods:Data from the Global Burden of Diseases(GBD) 2021 database were utilized to describe changes in mortality and disability-adjusted life years(DALYs) of NCD in China from 1990 to 2021. Stratified analyses were conducted by age, sex, sociodemographic index(SDI), and related risk factors. Statistical analyses and predictions were conducted using the age-period-cohort model and the Nordpred model.Results:In 2021, the age-standardized mortality rate and age-standardized DALYs rate of NCD attributable to metabolic factors in China were 227.56 per 100 000 and 4 829.39 per 100 000, respectively. Their average annual percentage changes were -0.76%( P<0.001) and -0.77%( P<0.001). Overall, the burden decreased progressively with higher SDI levels. Analysis using the age-period-cohort model indicated reduced birth cohort and period effects for metabolic factor-attributable NCD, while age effects rose significantly. The minimum relative risk( RR) value was observed in the 15-19 age group( RR=0.01), and the maximum RR value occurred in the 95-99 age group( RR=996.86). The overall rising mortality trend indicated that age effects are the predominant driver at present. Projections estimate that by 2046, deaths from metabolic factor-attributable NCD in China will reach 8 189 563, with an age-standardized mortality rate of 236.95 per 100 000. Conclusions:China continues to face a substantial burden of NCD linked to metabolic factors, with older adults, males, and individuals with hypertension, diabetes, and prediabetes identified as key populations requiring targeted interventions.
4.Developing diagnosis and treatment strategies for functional constipation from the perspective of the liver's"using bitter herbs to nourish or purge"via"liver communicates with the large intestine"
Bowen ZHANG ; Zichen LYU ; Yunlong LIU ; Rongkun XUE ; Xiaohui YU ; Sihan LI ; Shengwei GAO ; Yuhong HUANG ; Xinping PENG ; Jiting LI
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;48(8):1121-1126
Based on the theory of the liver's"using bitter herbs to nourish or purge"from Huangdi Neijing,this paper systematically elucidates the theoretical foundation for treating functional constipation from liver.Focusing on the physiological characteristic of"liver desires to disperse"and the pathological manifestation of"liver bitterness and urgency,"combined with the"liver communicates with the large intestine"theory,this paper establishes a diagnostic and therapeutic framework for managing functional constipation by regulating liver function.The pathological evolution of functional constipation manifests in three distinct stages:in the early stage,liver qi stagnation leads to large intestine qi obstruction,where damaged by an excess of seven emotions resulting in symptoms such as difficult defecation,abdominal bloating,and hypochondriac pain;in the middle stage,liver depression transforms into fire,scorching bodily fluids to generate dryness,thereby creating a pathological interplay of stagnation,fire,and dryness,which is marked by anal heat,dry mouth,and yellow urine;in the late stage,yin deficiency in liver and kidney causes large intestine malnutrition,resulting in a complex pathological state where yin deficiency,collateral blockage,dryness accumulation,and blood stasis intertwine,clinically manifesting as pellet-like stools(resembling sheep feces)and soreness and weakness of the waist and knees.In treatment,the formula design follows the principle of"sweetness to relieve,acridity to tonify,and sourness to purge,"with treatment principles varying across stages.In the early stage,the focus is on dispersing liver and regulating qi,and unblocking the zang-fu viscera;in the middle stage,the priority shifts to clearing heat-fire,nourishing large intestine,and promoting fluid production;whereas,in the late stage,the emphasis lies on nourishing yin,unblocking collaterals,and promoting blood circulation.This staged treatment of functional constipation overcomes the limitations of solely focusing on nourishing large intestine and facilitating feces excretion,thereby advancing the treatment of different stages based on syndrome differentiation and personalized treatment.It provides theoretical support for improving patients' intestinal function and enhancing overall health outcomes.
5.Developing diagnosis and treatment strategies for functional constipation from the perspective of the liver's"using bitter herbs to nourish or purge"via"liver communicates with the large intestine"
Bowen ZHANG ; Zichen LYU ; Yunlong LIU ; Rongkun XUE ; Xiaohui YU ; Sihan LI ; Shengwei GAO ; Yuhong HUANG ; Xinping PENG ; Jiting LI
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;48(8):1121-1126
Based on the theory of the liver's"using bitter herbs to nourish or purge"from Huangdi Neijing,this paper systematically elucidates the theoretical foundation for treating functional constipation from liver.Focusing on the physiological characteristic of"liver desires to disperse"and the pathological manifestation of"liver bitterness and urgency,"combined with the"liver communicates with the large intestine"theory,this paper establishes a diagnostic and therapeutic framework for managing functional constipation by regulating liver function.The pathological evolution of functional constipation manifests in three distinct stages:in the early stage,liver qi stagnation leads to large intestine qi obstruction,where damaged by an excess of seven emotions resulting in symptoms such as difficult defecation,abdominal bloating,and hypochondriac pain;in the middle stage,liver depression transforms into fire,scorching bodily fluids to generate dryness,thereby creating a pathological interplay of stagnation,fire,and dryness,which is marked by anal heat,dry mouth,and yellow urine;in the late stage,yin deficiency in liver and kidney causes large intestine malnutrition,resulting in a complex pathological state where yin deficiency,collateral blockage,dryness accumulation,and blood stasis intertwine,clinically manifesting as pellet-like stools(resembling sheep feces)and soreness and weakness of the waist and knees.In treatment,the formula design follows the principle of"sweetness to relieve,acridity to tonify,and sourness to purge,"with treatment principles varying across stages.In the early stage,the focus is on dispersing liver and regulating qi,and unblocking the zang-fu viscera;in the middle stage,the priority shifts to clearing heat-fire,nourishing large intestine,and promoting fluid production;whereas,in the late stage,the emphasis lies on nourishing yin,unblocking collaterals,and promoting blood circulation.This staged treatment of functional constipation overcomes the limitations of solely focusing on nourishing large intestine and facilitating feces excretion,thereby advancing the treatment of different stages based on syndrome differentiation and personalized treatment.It provides theoretical support for improving patients' intestinal function and enhancing overall health outcomes.
6.The burden of noncommunicable chronic diseases attributable to metabolic factors in China from 1990 to 2021 and projections of mortality trends
Bowen ZHANG ; Yuhong HUANG ; Xi DU ; Hongrui CHEN ; Wei MU ; Yanjun SUN ; Shengwei GAO ; Zichen LYU ; Rongkun XUE ; Xiaohui YU
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2025;41(9):761-768
Objective:To analyze the burden and trends of noncommunicable chronic disease(NCD) attributable to metabolic factors in China from 1990 to 2021.Methods:Data from the Global Burden of Diseases(GBD) 2021 database were utilized to describe changes in mortality and disability-adjusted life years(DALYs) of NCD in China from 1990 to 2021. Stratified analyses were conducted by age, sex, sociodemographic index(SDI), and related risk factors. Statistical analyses and predictions were conducted using the age-period-cohort model and the Nordpred model.Results:In 2021, the age-standardized mortality rate and age-standardized DALYs rate of NCD attributable to metabolic factors in China were 227.56 per 100 000 and 4 829.39 per 100 000, respectively. Their average annual percentage changes were -0.76%( P<0.001) and -0.77%( P<0.001). Overall, the burden decreased progressively with higher SDI levels. Analysis using the age-period-cohort model indicated reduced birth cohort and period effects for metabolic factor-attributable NCD, while age effects rose significantly. The minimum relative risk( RR) value was observed in the 15-19 age group( RR=0.01), and the maximum RR value occurred in the 95-99 age group( RR=996.86). The overall rising mortality trend indicated that age effects are the predominant driver at present. Projections estimate that by 2046, deaths from metabolic factor-attributable NCD in China will reach 8 189 563, with an age-standardized mortality rate of 236.95 per 100 000. Conclusions:China continues to face a substantial burden of NCD linked to metabolic factors, with older adults, males, and individuals with hypertension, diabetes, and prediabetes identified as key populations requiring targeted interventions.
7.12-Lead Holter Integrated with Sleep Monitoring Module
Hanlin LI ; Zexi LI ; Haijun WEI ; Zichen LIU ; Jilun YE ; Xu ZHANG ; Lin HUANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Instrumentation 2024;48(5):555-560
ECG signals and sleep monitoring parameters complement each other and can be used for qualitative diagnosis of sleep apnea syndrome and cardio-related diseases.However,due to the limitations of the instrument volume and the detection environment,it is often challenging to integrate these two functions in practical applications.In this paper,a 12-lead dynamic electrocardiograph integrated with sleep monitoring is designed.The system's volume is reduced by combining the integrated ECG simulation front end with a miniature sensor.The system achieves the extraction,conditioning,and calculation of 12-lead ECG signals and sleep-related parameters and writes the data to a memory card in real time,which offers convenience for users and doctors in the diagnostic process.
8.Development of a prognostic nomogram for predicting cancer-specific survival time of T2 stage gallbladder cancer patients based on the SEER database
Zhenyu GAO ; Jungang ZHANG ; Chengfei DU ; Zhengkang FANG ; Ying SHI ; Hao HUANG ; Zichen YU ; Chengwu ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2024;30(12):912-916
Objective:Based on " the surveillance, epidemiology, and end results" (SEER) database, we constructed a nomogram model for predicting cancer-specific survival time (CSST) in patients with T2 stage gallbladder cancer.Methods:Clinical data on 486 patients with T2 stage gallbladder cancer between 2018 and 2020 were retrospectively collected from the SEER database. The cohort comprised 147 male and 339 female patients with the age at diagnosis of (70±13) years. Clinical information including age, gender, tumor size, tumor stage, surgical type, number of lymph node dissection, postoperative treatment, and patients prognosis were extracted from the SEER database. We analyzed the factors influencing CSST in patients with T2 stage gallbladder cancer using Cox risk-proportional regression. The nomogram model was constructed based on independent risk factors obtained from multivariate Cox regression analysis, and the area under curve (AUC) of receiver operating characteristic curves (ROC) were used to evaluate the predictive accuracy of the nomogram model, while calibration plots, decision curve analysis, and clinical impact curves were used to evaluate the model's practicality and effectiveness.Results:The results of multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that patients with tumor size ≥30 mm ( HR=1.775, 95% CI: 1.123-2.806), AJCC stage ⅢB ( HR=6.083, 95% CI: 2.961-12.495), 1-3 lymph node dissection ( HR=6.139, 95% CI: 2.876-13.106), no postoperative chemotherapy ( HR=1.743, 95% CI: 1.096-2.771) had a higher risk of short CSST (all P<0.05). A nomogram model for predicting CSST was constructed based on the above risk factors, and the AUC of the ROC of which for predicting 1-year and 2-year CSST in patients with T2 stage gallbladder cancer was 0.778 and 0.696, respectively. Calibration plots demonstrated excellent collinearity between predicted and actual probabilities. Decision curve analysis and clinical impact curves confirmed high net benefit and clinical validity of the nomogram model. Conclusions:The tumor size ≥30 mm, AJCC stage ⅢB, 1-3 lymph node dissection and no postoperative chemotherapy are risk factors for short CSST in patients with T2 gallbladder cancer. The nomogram model based on the above risk factors have excellent performance in predicting CSST in patients with T2 stage gallbladder cancer.
9.Analysis of dose and response relationship between body mass index and anal fistula based on restricted cubic spline model
Sangyu YE ; Zichen HUANG ; Lihua ZHENG
Chongqing Medicine 2024;53(17):2631-2636
Objective To analyze the relationship between the body mass index(BMI)and anal fistula occurrence based on the results of cross-sectional survey.Methods The clinical data of 545 patients with a-nal fistula visiting in the proctology department of this hospital from March 2022 to November 2023 were ana-lyzed.The patients were divided into 4 groups based on BMI:skinny group(BMI<18.5 kg/m2),normal group(BMI 18.5-<24.0 kg/m2),overweight group(BMI 24.0-<28.0 kg/m2)and obese group(BMI ≥28.0 kg/m2).The logistic regression was used to analyze the influencing factors of fistula occurrence.The dose-response relationship between BMI and the occurrence risk of anal fistula was analyzed by combining with the restricted cubic spline(RCS)model.Results The logistic regression analysis results showed that obese was the risk factor of anal fistula occurrence(OR=2.08,95%CI:1.08-3.99,P=0.028).The combining RCS a-nalysis results showed that there was a"J"shaped trend between the BMI and the risk of anal fistula.In addi-tion,smoking could increase the risk of anal fistula occurrence in obese population.Conclusion Overweight and obesity are the risk factors for anal fistula occurrence.It is suggested that the susceptible population should control their body weight reasonably to prevent the occurrence of anal fistula.
10.Development of a prognostic nomogram for predicting cancer-specific survival time of T2 stage gallbladder cancer patients based on the SEER database
Zhenyu GAO ; Jungang ZHANG ; Chengfei DU ; Zhengkang FANG ; Ying SHI ; Hao HUANG ; Zichen YU ; Chengwu ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2024;30(12):912-916
Objective:Based on " the surveillance, epidemiology, and end results" (SEER) database, we constructed a nomogram model for predicting cancer-specific survival time (CSST) in patients with T2 stage gallbladder cancer.Methods:Clinical data on 486 patients with T2 stage gallbladder cancer between 2018 and 2020 were retrospectively collected from the SEER database. The cohort comprised 147 male and 339 female patients with the age at diagnosis of (70±13) years. Clinical information including age, gender, tumor size, tumor stage, surgical type, number of lymph node dissection, postoperative treatment, and patients prognosis were extracted from the SEER database. We analyzed the factors influencing CSST in patients with T2 stage gallbladder cancer using Cox risk-proportional regression. The nomogram model was constructed based on independent risk factors obtained from multivariate Cox regression analysis, and the area under curve (AUC) of receiver operating characteristic curves (ROC) were used to evaluate the predictive accuracy of the nomogram model, while calibration plots, decision curve analysis, and clinical impact curves were used to evaluate the model's practicality and effectiveness.Results:The results of multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that patients with tumor size ≥30 mm ( HR=1.775, 95% CI: 1.123-2.806), AJCC stage ⅢB ( HR=6.083, 95% CI: 2.961-12.495), 1-3 lymph node dissection ( HR=6.139, 95% CI: 2.876-13.106), no postoperative chemotherapy ( HR=1.743, 95% CI: 1.096-2.771) had a higher risk of short CSST (all P<0.05). A nomogram model for predicting CSST was constructed based on the above risk factors, and the AUC of the ROC of which for predicting 1-year and 2-year CSST in patients with T2 stage gallbladder cancer was 0.778 and 0.696, respectively. Calibration plots demonstrated excellent collinearity between predicted and actual probabilities. Decision curve analysis and clinical impact curves confirmed high net benefit and clinical validity of the nomogram model. Conclusions:The tumor size ≥30 mm, AJCC stage ⅢB, 1-3 lymph node dissection and no postoperative chemotherapy are risk factors for short CSST in patients with T2 gallbladder cancer. The nomogram model based on the above risk factors have excellent performance in predicting CSST in patients with T2 stage gallbladder cancer.

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