1.Evaluation of Pulmonary Air-Blood Barrier Damage in Ulcerative Colitis Inflammatory Cancer Transformation Model Mice:Based on the "Lung-Intestine Correlation" Theory
Huiyan XU ; Haimei ZHANG ; Xinyu ZHAN ; Fanwu WU ; Yongsen JIA ; Chenxi WU ; Lingyu KONG ; Xin YAN
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(7):776-783
ObjectiveTo dynamically observe and evaluate the damage to the pulmonary air-blood barrier in mice during the inflammatory cancer transformation process of ulcerative colitis (UC) based on the "lung-intestine correlation" theory. MethodsSixty-five C57BL/6 mice were divided into a normal group (n=25) and a model group (n=40) using a random number table. Azoxymethane/dextran sodium sulfate (DSS) method was used to establish a mouse model of UC inflammation cancer transformation in the modeling group. According to the tissue collection time points at 5, 8, 11, 13, and 15 weeks, the normal group mice were randomly divided into the normal 5w, 8w, 11w, 13w, and 15w groups. The model group mice, 10 mice of which died after the first cycle of DSS administration, were randomly divided into model 5w, 8w, 11w, 13w, and 15w groups. During the experiment, the general condition of the mice was observed daily, and their body weight was measured weekly. At the corresponding tissue collection time points, the colon length of each group was measured. Histopathology of mouse lung and colon tissues was examined using HE staining. Immunofluorescence was used to detect changes in the positive expression of tight junction protein (ZO-1), vascular endothelial cadherin (VE-cadherin), and cytoskeletal protein (F-actin) in lung and colon tissues. RT-PCR was used to detect the mRNA expression of apoptosis regulatory proteins B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2), BCL2-associated X protein (Bax), and Cysteine aspartic acid protease-3 (Caspase-3) in lung tissues. Western Blot was employed to measure protein levels of ZO-1, VE-cadherin, and F-actin in lung tissues. ResultsCompared to the normal group at the same time point, the mice in the model group at each time point generally had poorer conditions, with weight loss and shortened colon length (P<0.05 or P<0.01). In the model 5w group, there was significant inflammatory cell infiltration in the colon tissue; in the model 8w group, there was mild atypical hyperplasia; in the model 11w group, the crypt structure was disordered, and moderate to severe atypical hyperplasia occurred; in the model 13w and 15w groups, tumors appeared. Pulmonary interstitial lesions, inflammation, vasculitis, and fibrosis were observed at all stages of UC inflammation cancer transformation. The protein levels of ZO-1, VE-cadherin, and F-actin, as well as Bcl-2 mRNA expression in lung tissue decreased during the acute inflammatory recovery period, atypical hyperplasia period, and canceration period, while the expressions of Bax and Caspase-3 mRNA increased; the expressions of ZO-1, VE-cadherin, and F-actin proteins in colon tissue decreased during the acute inflammatory recovery period, atypical hyperplasia period, and canceration period (P<0.01 or P<0.05). Compared to the model 5w group, the ZO-1 and F-actin protein levels and Bcl-2 mRNA expression in lung tissue in the other model groups increased in the atypical hyperplasia period and canceration period, while the expressions of Bax and Caspase-3 mRNA decreased; the expression of ZO-1 protein in colon tissue increased in the canceration period, and the expression of VE-cadherin protein decreased in the atypical hyperplasia period (P<0.01 or P<0.05). ConclusionIn the process of "inflammatory response-atypical hyperplasia-carcinogenesis" in UC inflammatory cancer transformation mice, there were damage to air-blood barrier.
2.Randomized Controlled Trials on Chinese Herbal Medicine Therapy for Atopic Dermatitis: An Evidence Map
Mingyue LIU ; Baixiang HE ; Jingqiu HU ; Youran DAI ; Lingling REN ; Shufan GE ; Kelin LI ; Qiubai JIN ; Ping SONG ; Huiyan CHI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(21):138-145
ObjectiveTo characterize the evidence distribution and methodological quality of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on oral Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) for atopic dermatitis (AD) based on evidence mapping. MethodsSeven databases (CNKI, Wanfang Data, VIP, CBM, Cochrane Library, PubMed, and Embase) and the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry were searched for the RCTs in Chinese and English. Evidence distribution was presented graphically and textually, and methodological quality was assessed via the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool (ROB 1.0). ResultsA total of 168 RCTs were included. The number of annual publications showing an increasing trend, and 72.6% RCTs had sample sizes of 51-100 participants. The studies evaluated 108 distinct CHM interventions categorized as decoctions, granules, Chinese patent medicines, and extracts. Compound Glycyrrhizin was the most frequently used, followed by Xiaofengsan and Chushi Weiling decoction. Among the RCTs, 57.1% had the treatment courses of 4-8 weeks. Outcome measures predominantly focused on clinical response rate, skin lesion severity scores, and adverse events, with less attention to TCM symptom scores, skin barrier function, and relapse rates. The overall risk of bias was generally high. ConclusionWhile CHM for AD is a research hotspot and demonstrates clinical advantages, the related studies have problems such as unclear clinical positioning, poor research standardization and methodological quality, and insufficient prominence of TCM clinical advantages. Large-sample, methodologically rigorous, and high-quality studies are needed to enhance the evidence base for CHM in treating AD.
3.Randomized Controlled Trials on Chinese Herbal Medicine Therapy for Atopic Dermatitis: An Evidence Map
Mingyue LIU ; Baixiang HE ; Jingqiu HU ; Youran DAI ; Lingling REN ; Shufan GE ; Kelin LI ; Qiubai JIN ; Ping SONG ; Huiyan CHI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(21):138-145
ObjectiveTo characterize the evidence distribution and methodological quality of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on oral Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) for atopic dermatitis (AD) based on evidence mapping. MethodsSeven databases (CNKI, Wanfang Data, VIP, CBM, Cochrane Library, PubMed, and Embase) and the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry were searched for the RCTs in Chinese and English. Evidence distribution was presented graphically and textually, and methodological quality was assessed via the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool (ROB 1.0). ResultsA total of 168 RCTs were included. The number of annual publications showing an increasing trend, and 72.6% RCTs had sample sizes of 51-100 participants. The studies evaluated 108 distinct CHM interventions categorized as decoctions, granules, Chinese patent medicines, and extracts. Compound Glycyrrhizin was the most frequently used, followed by Xiaofengsan and Chushi Weiling decoction. Among the RCTs, 57.1% had the treatment courses of 4-8 weeks. Outcome measures predominantly focused on clinical response rate, skin lesion severity scores, and adverse events, with less attention to TCM symptom scores, skin barrier function, and relapse rates. The overall risk of bias was generally high. ConclusionWhile CHM for AD is a research hotspot and demonstrates clinical advantages, the related studies have problems such as unclear clinical positioning, poor research standardization and methodological quality, and insufficient prominence of TCM clinical advantages. Large-sample, methodologically rigorous, and high-quality studies are needed to enhance the evidence base for CHM in treating AD.
4.A prediction model for stroke risk among middle-aged and elderly populations
CHU Chu ; XU Hong ; CAI Bo ; HAN Yingying ; MU Haixiang ; ZHENG Huiyan ; LIN Ling
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;37(7):649-653
Objective:
To create a prediction model for stroke risk among middle-aged and elderly populations, so as to provide a basis for early identification of high-risk population for stroke.
Methods:
From October to December 2023, residents aged ≥45 years in Chongchuan District, Nantong City, Jiangsu Province were selected using a multi-stage stratified random sampling method. The demographic information, life behavior, and chronic disease data were collected through a questionnaire survey. The standardized prevalence of stroke was calculated using data from the seventh National Population Census. The subjects were randomly divided into the training set and the internal validation set according to the ratio of 8∶2. The basic demographic information, life behavior, and chronic diseases of residents aged ≥45 years in Rugao City were collected from July to August 2023 as the external validation set. Predictive factors were selected using multivariable logistic regression model, and a nomogram for stroke among residents aged ≥45 years was established. The prediction effect was evaluated using the area under the curve (AUC) of the receiver operating characteristic (ROC), calibration curve, and Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness of fit test.
Results:
A total of 6 290 residents aged ≥45 years were included, including 2 975 males (47.30%) and 3 315 females (52.70%). The average age was (61.90±10.20) years. The prevalence of stroke was 3.80%, and the standardized prevalence was 3.36%. The multivariable logistic regression showed that age, smoking, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia were predictors of stroke risk among residents aged ≥45 years, and the prediction model was ln[p/(1-p)]=-4.619+0.046×age+0.383×smoking+0.887×hypertension+0.678×hyperlipidemia. The AUC values of the training set, internal validation set, and external validation set were 0.748, 0.755, and 0.738, respectively. The consistency indexes were 0.748, 0.755, and 0.738, respectively. The Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness of fit test showed a good fitting effect (P>0.05).
Conclusion
The prediction model based on age, smoking, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia has good discrimination and calibration, and can be used to predict the risk of stroke among middle-aged and elderly populations aged ≥45 years.
5.Mediating effect of activities of daily living among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on caregiver ability and caregiver burden
LIU Wei ; GAO Xing ; WANG Danxin ; ZHANG Ling ; WANG Shiyuan ; LI Huiyan
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;37(11):1151-1154,1159
Objective:
To analyze the mediating effect of activities of daily living (ADL) among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) on caregiver ability and caregiver burden, so as to provide a basis for improving the quality of care.
Methods:
From February 2024 to March 2025, COPD patients and their caregivers from the Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine of a tertiary hospital in Haikou were selected using convenience sampling method. Data on the basic characteristics of both caregivers and patients were collected through questionnaire surveys. The Chinese version of the Family Caregiver Capacity Scale, the Chinese version of the Caregiver Burden Inventory, and the Barthel Index were used to assess caregiver ability, caregiver burden, and patients' ADL, respectively. The mediating effect of ADL among COPD patients on caregiver ability and caregiver burden was analyzed using the Process macro 4.0, with the significance tested via the Bootstrap method.
Results:
A total of 348 caregivers were surveyed, among whom 274 (78.74%) were females and 74 (21.26%) were males. The majority of caregivers were aged 40 years and above, with 291 individuals (83.62%). The relationship between caregivers and patients was primarily that of being their children, with 185 individuals (53.16%). Correspondingly, 348 COPD patients were surveyed, and the predominant type of medical insurance was the New Rural Cooperative Medical Scheme, with 172 cases (49.43%). The median scores of caregiver ability, caregiver burden, and patients' ADL were 19.00 (interquartile range, 5.00), 47.00 (interquartile range, 8.00) and 45.00 (interquartile range, 15.00) points, respectively. Mediating analysis showed that caregiver ability directly affected caregiver burden, with an effect value of 0.693 (95%CI: 0.553-0.832). It also indirectly affected caregiver burden through the patients' ADL, with an effect value of 0.104 (95%CI: 0.029-0.179). This mediating effect accounted for 13.05% of the total effect.
Conclusion
The ADL of COPD patients played a mediating role between caregiver ability and caregiver burden, with caregiver ability exerting a significant positive indirect effect on caregiver burden through patients' ADL.
6.Organizational Agility in Public Hospitals:Concepts,Core Capabilities,and Development Pathways
Huiyan MAO ; Xuemei WANG ; Jianing WANG ; Yating CHENG ; Yuxuan ZHU ; Tingshan DUAN ; Tao SUN
Chinese Hospital Management 2025;45(3):50-54
In the current era filled with change and challenges,public hospitals,as a crucial part of the national healthcare system,urgently need to enhance their agility to swiftly respond to the ever-changing environment.Current it outlines the origins and connotations of organizational agility,argues for the necessity of organizational agility in public hospitals,and proposes the core competencies required to maintain organizational agility in public hospitals,namely:patient-centeredness,environmental sensitivity,proactive planning,organizational integration capability,flexibility,rapid response,iterative regulation,and continuous learning.Furthermore,it attempts to establish a cultivation pathway for organizational agility in public hospitals,encompassing multiple dimensions such as organizational culture,agile leadership,communication systems,organizational structure,the embedding of new productivity,management systems,partner management,training systems,performance evaluation,and compliance management.
7.Comparison of bowel preparation for colonoscopy between oral sulfate solution and polyethylene glycol electrolytes powder:a cohort study based propensity score matching
Lijun ZHENG ; Tiantian GUO ; Ruixiao ZHANG ; Yuemei WANG ; Yueying LI ; Chao ZHANG ; Huiyan LI ; Hao XU ; Qi YANG
China Journal of Endoscopy 2025;31(4):18-24
Objective To compare the efficacy,acceptability and safety of a low-volume magnisium sodicum potassium sulfate oral sulfate solution(OSS)with polyethylene glycol(PEG)electrolytes powder in bowel preparation for colonoscopy.Methods A prospective,single-blinded and single-center cohort study was conducted.The ambulatory and hospitalized 1 037 patients who underwent colonoscopy from April 2023 to January 2024 were enrolled.Participants were divided into OSS group(639 cases)and PEG group(398 cases),according to the bowel cleansing drugs taken orally.After propensity score matching(PSM),each group included 385 cases.The success rate of bowel preparation,scores of Boston bowel preparation scale(BBPS),medication taste,patients'satisfaction and the occurrence of adverse events were compared.Results The success rate of bowel preparation in the OSS group was 96.4%(371/385),higher than the 91.7%(353/385)in the PEG group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).The total and segmented BBPS scores of the OSS group were higher than those of the PEG group,the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).The medication taste and patients satisfaction of the OSS group were significantly better than those of the PEG group,the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).There was no statistically significant difference in incidence of adverse reactions between the two groups(P=0.800).Conclusion Compared to PEG,OSS has a better intestinal cleaning effect,medication taste,and patients satisfaction.In addition,OSS has security that is not inferior to PEG.
8.Prevalence,influencing factors and prediction of transcranial ultrasound detected substantia nigra hyperechogenicity in patients with Parkinson's disease
Xuebing WANG ; Wei DU ; Huiyan WANG ; Luosa YANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Physics 2025;42(8):1042-1046
Objective To investigate the prevalence of substantia nigra(SN)hyperechogenicity in patients with Parkinson's disease(PD)using transcranial ultrasound(TCS),identify the associated influencing factors,and construct a predictive model.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on 101 PD patients admitted to Chengde City Central Hospital between August 2022 and July 2024.All patients underwent TCS examination to detect SN hyperechogenicity.Based on TCS findings,patients were categorized into case group(SN hyperechogenicity,stagesⅢ-V)and control group(normal SN echogenicity,stagesⅠ-Ⅱ).The prevalence of TCS-detected SN hyperechogenicity in PD patients was evaluated,and the clinical and laboratory data between two groups were compared.The risk factors for SN hyperechogenicity in PD patients were identified using multivariate Logistic regression,and a regression equation model of Logit(P)was established based on the results of multivariate analysis.The established model was validated by the Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness-of-fit test and the likelihood ratioχ2 test.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was constructed to evaluate the predictive accuracy of the model for SN hyperechogenicity in PD patients,and the area under the curve(AUC)was calculated.Results Among 101 PD patients,34(33.66%)exhibited SN hyperechogenicity.Compared with control group,case group had higher percentages of olfactory dysfunction,sleep disorders and H-Y stage≥Ⅲ(P<0.05),and lower levels of serum copper and ceruloplasmin(P<0.05).Multivariate Logistic regression analysis identified olfactory dysfunction,sleep disorders,H-Y stage≥Ⅲ,decreased serum copper and reduced ceruloplasmin as independent risk factors for SN hyperechoicity in PD patients(OR=2.168,2.008,2.063,2.300,1.921,respectively;P<0.05).The predictive model was formalized as Logit(P)=-9.233+olfactory dysfunction×0.774+sleep disorders×0.697+H-Y stage≥Ⅲ×0.724+decreased serum copper×0.833+reduced ceruloplasmin×0.653.ROC analysis showed that when Logit(P)>13.00,the AUC value was 0.876(95%CI:0.795-0.933),with a sensitivity of 73.53%and a specificity of 82.09%.Conclusion The phenomenon of TCS-detected SN hyperechogenicity is severe in PD patients,and its occurrence was associated with olfactory dysfunction,sleep disorders,H-Y stage≥Ⅲ,decreased serum copper and reduced ceruloplasmin,and the predictive model incorporating these factors demonstrated excellent predictive value.
9.Screening of anti-fetal hemoglobin monoclonal antibodies based on trailing count method and its application in preliminary diagnostic method for β-thalassemia
Moli YIN ; Jingzhe XU ; Yu YAN ; Zhenxiao TONG ; Lei LIU ; Huiyan WANG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(2):271-277
Objective To establish an initial diagnostic method for β-thalassemia (BT) using a double antibody sandwich ELISA approach. Methods The hybridoma producing monoclonal antibodies against anti-HbF were screened using a trailing count method. The mAbs were evaluated through ELISA,modified immunocytochem-istry,and Western blot analysis. A double antibody-sandwich ELISA assay was established by labeling the pairs of mAbs with ALP using the glutaral method,and this detection system was used to analyze 40 serum samples. Results The results demonstrate the successful generation of nine hybridoma cell lines capable of secreting highly active anti-HbF monoclonal antibodies (mAbs). Specifically,four mAbs (3F7,4G1,6C1,and 9H7) exhibited exclusive reactivity towards HbF without any cross-reactivity with hemoglobin variants (HbA and HbA2). These four HbF-specific mAbs displayed exceptional specificity and sensitivity,with a maximum titer of 1:256000 and the highest affinity constant (Ka) recorded at 2.36×108 L/mol. Among these mAbs,optimal antibody pairing was achieved using capture antibody 3F7 in conjunction with ALP-4G1 for the development of a sandwich ELISA detec-tion method. By employing this approach,fetal and healthy human blood samples were successfully quantified for HbF levels with an impressive detection sensitivity reaching up to 80%. Conclusion This sandwich ELISA dem-onstrated precise quantification of HbF levels,making it suiTab.for both research and diagnostic purposes in the field of β-thalassemia.
10.Analysis of Tongue Cancer Animal Model Based on Clinical Characteristics of Chinese and Western medicine
Ying LIU ; Yike AN ; Rikai ZHAO ; Huiyan YANG ; Mingsan MIAO
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(5):1471-1476
Objective To lay the foundation for exploring the animal model of tongue cancer that is closer to the disease of integrated Chinese and Western medicine,and summarize the modeling methods and conditions of tongue cancer,so as to promote the modern clinical research,diagnosis and treatment of tongue cancer.Methods By analyzing the modeling methods and characteristics of tongue cancer animal models in CNKI,Wanfang,Web of Science and PubMed databases,the consistency of the models with TCM syndromes and Western clinical syndromes was evaluated.Results It is concluded that there are three methods to model the animal model of tongue cancer,including chemical carcinogenic agent induced model,transplanted tumor model and genetically engineered animal model.The clinical anastomosis of transplanted tumor animal model was the highest,followed by genetic engineering animal model,and the clinical anastomosis of chemical carcinogenic agent induced model was the lowest.Conclusion To construct the animal model of tongue cancer which accords with the characteristics of TCM and Western medicine is the necessary way to carry out the research and treatment of tongue cancer in the future.


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