1.Historical Evolution and Modern Clinical Application of Huoxiang Zhengqisan
Weilu NIU ; Mengjie YANG ; Chengqi LYU ; Cuicui SHEN ; Congcong LI ; Huangchao JIA ; Liyun WANG ; Xuewei LIU ; Mingsan MIAO ; Xiaomeng WANG ; Yawei YAN ; Chunyong LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(21):156-167
In this study, bibliometric methods were used to systematically investigate the name and origin, the evolution of prescription composition, dose evolution, origin and processing method, decoction method, ancient application, modified application, modern application and other information of Huoxiang Zhengqisan. After research, Huoxiang Zhengqisan, also known as Huoxiang Zhengqitang, was first recorded in Taiping Huimin Hejijufang. The original formula is composed of 41.3 g of Arecae Pericarpium, 41.3 g of Angelicae Dahuricae Radix, 41.3 g of Perilla frutescens(actually Perillae Folium), 41.3 g of Poria, 82.6 g of Pinelliae Rhizoma, 82.6 g of Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, 82.6 g of Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium(actually Citri Exocarpium Rubbum), 82.6 g of Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex, 82.6 g of Platycodonis Radix, 123.9 g of Pogostemonis Herba, and 103.25 g of Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma. In this formula, Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex is processed according to the specifications for ginger-processed products, Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma is processed according to the specifications for stir-fried products, and other herbs are used in their raw products. The botanical sources of the herbs are consistent with the 2020 edition of Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China. The above herbs are ground into a fine powder with a particle size passing through a No. 5 sieve. For each dose, take 8.26 g of the powdered formula, add 300 mL of water, along with 3 g of Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens and 3 g of Jujubae Fructus, and decoct until reduced to 140 mL. The decoction should be administered hot, with three times daily. To induce sweating, the patient should be kept warm under a quilt, and an additional dose should be prepared and taken if needed. This formula is traditionally used to relieve the exterior and resolve dampness, regulate Qi and harmonize the middle, which is mainly used to treat a series of diseases of digestive and respiratory systems. However, potential adverse reactions, including allergies, purpura and disulfiram-like reactions, should be considered during clinical use. Huoxiang Zhengqisan features a rational composition, extensive clinical application, and strong potential for further research and development.
2.Historical Evolution and Modern Clinical Application of Huoxiang Zhengqisan
Weilu NIU ; Mengjie YANG ; Chengqi LYU ; Cuicui SHEN ; Congcong LI ; Huangchao JIA ; Liyun WANG ; Xuewei LIU ; Mingsan MIAO ; Xiaomeng WANG ; Yawei YAN ; Chunyong LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(21):156-167
In this study, bibliometric methods were used to systematically investigate the name and origin, the evolution of prescription composition, dose evolution, origin and processing method, decoction method, ancient application, modified application, modern application and other information of Huoxiang Zhengqisan. After research, Huoxiang Zhengqisan, also known as Huoxiang Zhengqitang, was first recorded in Taiping Huimin Hejijufang. The original formula is composed of 41.3 g of Arecae Pericarpium, 41.3 g of Angelicae Dahuricae Radix, 41.3 g of Perilla frutescens(actually Perillae Folium), 41.3 g of Poria, 82.6 g of Pinelliae Rhizoma, 82.6 g of Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, 82.6 g of Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium(actually Citri Exocarpium Rubbum), 82.6 g of Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex, 82.6 g of Platycodonis Radix, 123.9 g of Pogostemonis Herba, and 103.25 g of Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma. In this formula, Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex is processed according to the specifications for ginger-processed products, Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma is processed according to the specifications for stir-fried products, and other herbs are used in their raw products. The botanical sources of the herbs are consistent with the 2020 edition of Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China. The above herbs are ground into a fine powder with a particle size passing through a No. 5 sieve. For each dose, take 8.26 g of the powdered formula, add 300 mL of water, along with 3 g of Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens and 3 g of Jujubae Fructus, and decoct until reduced to 140 mL. The decoction should be administered hot, with three times daily. To induce sweating, the patient should be kept warm under a quilt, and an additional dose should be prepared and taken if needed. This formula is traditionally used to relieve the exterior and resolve dampness, regulate Qi and harmonize the middle, which is mainly used to treat a series of diseases of digestive and respiratory systems. However, potential adverse reactions, including allergies, purpura and disulfiram-like reactions, should be considered during clinical use. Huoxiang Zhengqisan features a rational composition, extensive clinical application, and strong potential for further research and development.
3.Challenges and strategies for clinical treatment of low-level viremia in chronic hepatitis B patients
Huilin GAN ; Cuicui SHI ; Guangming LI
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(4):736-741
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a global public health issue, affecting the health of 250 million people worldwide. Despite the significant progress in antiviral therapy for HBV, some patients still experience low-level viremia (LLV) after receiving antiviral therapy and fail to achieve viral clearance, with an HBV DNA load remaining at a relatively low level of 20 — 2 000 IU/mL. LLV is often caused by multiple factors such as the high stability of the virus, the difficulty in clearing the virus with antiviral drugs, host immune factors, and drug resistance, which increase the difficulties in antiviral therapy. In addition, LLV can also cause liver damage, which may eventually progress to severe outcomes such as hepatocellular carcinoma. This article reviews LLV in hepatitis B in terms of diagnosis, influencing factors, clinical significance, and treatment strategies.
4.Evidence-based practice for pain management in patients after hepatectomy
Yushuo NIU ; Cuicui LI ; Lin WANG ; Yajun LI ; Runan ZHAO ; Xiaohong HOU
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2025;31(15):2022-2030
Objective:To carry out evidence-based practice for postoperative pain management in patients undergoing hepatectomy based on the knowledge to action (KTA) framework, and to evaluate the application effects of the best evidence.Methods:A systematic review of databases on pain management for hepatectomy patients both domestically and internationally was conducted to form the best evidence. This was combined with the Postoperative pain assessment and nursing in adults group standard to form quality review indicators. From November to December 2023, a baseline review was conducted with 21 healthcare staff and 31 patients undergoing laparoscopic hepatectomy at the Hepatobiliary Surgery Department of Shandong Provincial Hospital. The barriers to evidence-based practice were analyzed, and the best evidence application and transformation actions were implemented. A re-evaluation was conducted from January to March 2024 after applying the evidence with 31 laparoscopic hepatectomy patients and 21 healthcare staff. The execution rates of the review indicators, patient pain levels, satisfaction with pain control, and patient comfort were compared before and after evidence application. Results:After applying the evidence, the execution rate of the review indicators by healthcare staff increased to 19.35%-100.00%. Post-intervention, the pain scores at postoperative immediate, 6, 12, 24, and 48 hours were significantly lower than before the evidence application, and the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.05). Additionally, post-intervention, the patients' satisfaction with pain control and comfort scores were significantly higher than before the evidence application, and the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.05) . Conclusions:The application of the best evidence for pain management in hepatectomy, combined with the construction of quality review indicators and evidence-based practice, can alleviate postoperative pain in patients, improve their satisfaction, and enhance their comfort.
5.Clinical Values of Combined Detection of SerumCystatin C, β2-Microglobulin, and Urine Transferrin in Diagnosing Early Primary Glomerulonephritis
Xueqi ZHANG ; Xueying BAO ; Cuicui WU ; Binxian LI ; Mingcheng LI
Annals of Laboratory Medicine 2025;45(3):329-333
Despite primary glomerulonephritis (PGN) being a leading cause of chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease, specific and sensitive biomarkers for the early detection and monitoring of this condition are lacking. We evaluated the value of the combined detection of serum cystatin C (CYSC), β2-microglobulin (β2-MG), and urine transferrin (TRF) for diagnosing early-stage PGN. From May 2021 to May 2023, we enrolled 105 patients in our hospital as the observation group and 50 healthy volunteers as the control group. Their serum expression levels of CYSC, β2-MG, and TRF were evaluated. We plotted separate ROC curves and calculated the area under the curve (AUC) values of CYSC, β2-MG, and TRF to assess their diagnostic performance in PGN. The levels of CYSC, β2-MG, and TRF were significantly higher (P < 0.05) in the observation group than in the healthy control group. CYSC, β2-MG, and TRF were expressed at significantly higher levels in G2, G3a, and G3b of PGN than in G1. The combined use of CYSC, β2-MG, and TRF as biomarkers could significantly improve the early diagnosis and monitoring of PGN and may lead to better patient outcomes by facilitating earlier intervention and treatment strategies.
6.Expression of Rift Valley fever virus Gn-D Ⅱ-Ⅲ and development of indirect ELISA for RVFV antibody detection
Jiaoyan LUAN ; Mengyao ZHANG ; Cuicui JIAO ; Xiangyang ZHANG ; Lisi AI ; Pei HUANG ; Yuanyuan LI ; Haili ZHANG ; Hualei WANG
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(6):1186-1193,1209
This study aims to establish an indirect ELISA method for detecting RVFV antibodies u-sing recombinant proteins of Rift Valley fever virus(RVFV)Gn protein Ⅱ-Ⅲ structural domains as the encapsulated antigen which was expressed by the Escherichia coli(E.coli)expression sys-tem.The gene sequences encoding the Ⅱ and Ⅲ subdomains of RVFV Gn protein were inserted in-to pET-30a(+)to construct the recombinant plasmid pET-RVFV Gn-D Ⅱ-Ⅲ.After transforma-tion of the recombinant plasmid into DE3(BL21)competent cells,the recombinant Gn-D Ⅱ-Ⅲ protein was induced with IPTG and purified using affinity chromatography.An indirect ELISA method for the detection of RVFV antibodies was developed using purified recombinant protein as coating antigen and SPA-HRP as the enzyme-labelled secondary antibody.Western blot analysis confirmed that the RVFV Gn-D Ⅱ-Ⅲ protein was successfully expressed.The optimal expression conditions for RVFV Gn-D Ⅱ-Ⅲ protein were induced with 0.8 mmol/L IPTG at 37 ℃ for 5 h.The Gn-D Ⅱ-Ⅲ protein was purified using affinity chromatography with a purity of 91.9%,and the purified protein was used as the encapsulated antigen to develop an ELISA assay for RVFV anti-bodies.The specificity evaluation showed that the method specifically detected RVFV-positive sera and did not cross-react with sera positive for West Nile virus(WNV),Ebola virus(EBOV),Mar-burg virus(MARV)and tick-borne encephalitis virus(TBEV).When the RVFV Gn-D Ⅲ-Ⅲ posi-tive serum was diluted to 6 400 times,the test result still showed positive results,demonstrating the method had good sensitivity.The repeatability evaluation results indicated that the variation co-efficients for both intra-and inter-batch responses was less than 10%,indicating that the method had good repeatability.In conclusion,the RVFV Gn-D Ⅱ-Ⅲ protein was successfully expressed u-sing the E.coli expression system.The purified recombinant Gn-D Ⅱ-Ⅲ protein was used as the encapsulated antigen to develop an indirect ELISA assay for RVFV antibodies,which provides a preliminary basis for the diagnosis of RVF and the research and development of RVF vaccines.
7.Analysis of surveillance results of water-borne endemic fluorosis in Anhui Province from 2019 to 2022
Chen YU ; Xian XU ; Cuicui TIAN ; Zijian LIU ; Xuechun LU ; Tao ZHANG ; Weidong LI
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2025;44(1):17-20
Objective:To investigate the current situation of water-borne endemic fluorosis in Anhui Province, and provide basic data for the adjusting the prevention and control measures.Methods:Using cross-sectional survey method, all villages in the water-borne endemic fluorosis areas were investigated in Anhui Province from 2019 to 2022. In water-borne endemic fluorosis village, the situation of water improvement project and the fluoride level of drinking water were investigated, and dental fluorosis of all children aged 8 - 12 was examined. The criteria for determining the achievement of control targets for water-borne endemic fluorosis in affected counties were based on the "Evaluation Measures for Control and Elimination of Key Endemic Diseases (2019 Edition)".Results:From 2019 to 2022, the rate of water improvement village in water-borne endemic fluorosis areas were 88.47% (1 527/1 726), 100% (1 726/1 726), 100% (1 726/1 726) and 100% (1 726/1 726), respectively. The qualified proportion of water fluoride in water-borne endemic fluorosis villages was 33.84% (584/1 726), 63.09% (1 089/1 726), 70.74% (1 221/1 726) and 74.33% (1 283/1 726), respectively. The prevalence rates of dental fluorosis in children aged 8 - 12 were 25.48% (45 461/178 440), 15.78% (27 959/177 200), 13.68% (23 505/171 880) and 12.66% (23 315/184 200), respectively. The proportion of affected counties that had achieved the control target of water-borne endemic fluorosis was 16% (4/25), 60% (15/25), 36% (9/25) and 40% (10/25), respectively.Conclusions:The water-borne endemic fluorosis areas in Anhui Province have improved the water fluoride qualification rate and reduced the incidence of fluorosis in children through prevention and control measures such as water improvement and fluoride reduction. However, the prevention and control efforts in key areas and counties need to be further improved.
8.Current status and influencing factors of thriving at work in orthopedic nurses
Cuicui LI ; Jing HU ; Dan ZHONG ; Miaomiao ZHANG ; Jingyi LI ; Hui LI
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2025;31(31):4281-4286
Objective:To explore the current state of thriving at work among orthopedic nurses and analyze its influencing factors, so as to provide a basis for nursing administrators to promote the development of orthopedic nurses.Methods:Convenience sampling was used to select 469 orthopedic nurses from the Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University from January to February 2025 as research subjects. The General Information Questionnaire, Thriving at Work Scale (TWS), Leisure Crafting Scale (LCS), and General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES) were used to investigate general information, thriving at work, leisure crafting, and self-efficacy. Pearson correlation analysis was employed to investigate the correlation between orthopedic nurses' thriving at work, leisure crafting, and general efficacy. Multiple linear regression was used to analyze the factors influencing the thriving at work of orthopedic nurses.Results:A total of 469 questionnaires were distributed, with 442 valid responses collected, with a valid response rate of 94.24%. The TWS score of orthopedic nurses was (35.70±5.20). Pearson correlation analysis revealed that scores on TWS were positively correlated with scores on both LCS and GSES ( r=0.593, 0.569; P<0.01). Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that being an only child, liking nursing work, interest in the nursing profession, leisure crafting, and general self-efficacy were factors influencing the thriving at work of orthopedic nurses ( P<0.05) . Conclusions:The thriving at work of orthopedic nurses is at a moderate level. Orthopedic nurses who are only children, the better the leisure crafting and general self-efficacy of orthopedic nurses have the higher their thriving at work. Orthopedic nursing managers should provide a supportive environment to enhance orthopedic nurses' intrinsic motivation, thereby promoting their thriving at work.
9.Clinical application value of nutritional control status score combined with prognostic nutritional index in evaluating the risk of anemia in elderly colorectal cancer patients
Cuicui WANG ; Wantong QIAO ; Junying YAO ; Qian LI ; Weige GAO ; Min FAN
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(17):2696-2704
Objective This study aimed to assess the clinical utility of combining the Controlling Nutri-tional Status(CONUT)score with the Prognostic Nutritional Index(PNI)for evaluating anemia risk in elderly colorectal cancer patients and to establish a risk prediction model.Methods A total of 661 elderly colorectal cancer patients treated at Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region People's Hospital from July 2018 to March 2025 were included in this retrospective study.Patients were categorized into anemic and non-anemic groups and randomly assigned to a training set and validation set at a 7:3 ratio.The XGBoost algorithm was applied to develop a predictive model for anemia risk,and its performance was assessed using the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve.SHAP value visualization,and other methods.Results Among the 661 patients,257(38.9%)were diagnosed with anemia.Compared with the non-anemic group,patients in the anemic group had significantly lower levels of PNI and albumin,but higher CONUT scores and blood urea nitrogen levels.Additionally,the anemic group had higher proportions of tumor diameter≥5 cm,poorly differentiated tumors,and stage Ⅲ-Ⅳ disease(all P<0.05).The XGBoost model demonstrated good discriminatory ability,with an AUC of 0.897(95%CI:0.868~0.925).SHAP value analysis identified PNI,CONUT score,albumin,blood urea nitrogen,TNM stage,tumor differentiation,and tumor size as major contributing variables.PNI and albumin were protective factors,whereas CONUT score,blood urea nitrogen,and tumor-related features were risk factors.Conclusion Nutritional indicators such as PNI and CONUT score,along with tumor characteristics,can effectively predict the risk of anemia in elderly patients with colorectal cancer.The XGBoost-based predictive model demonstrates high discriminatory power and good inter-pretability,providing valuable support for early screening of high-risk patients and guiding individualized nutri-tional interventions and anemia management.
10.Correlation between cerebral blood flow measured by 3D pseudo-continuous arterial spin labeling and gait disorder in patients with cerebral small vessel disease
Xiyu PENG ; Haiyan LIU ; Cuicui ZHANG ; Zuowei DUAN ; Shuya LI
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2025;33(2):101-107
Objective:To investigate the correlation between cerebral blood flow (CBF) in different brain regions and gait disorder (GD) in patients with cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD).Methods:Patients with CSVD visited the Department of Neurology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University from November 2023 to October 2024 were included prospectively. They were divided into GD group (<0.8 m/s) and non-GD group (≥0.8 m/s) based on their step speed. CBF was measured using 3D pseudo-continuous arterial spin labeling (3D-pCASL) perfusion imaging. Gait parameters were quantitatively evaluated using a wearable gait analyzer. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to determine independent factors associated with GD in patients with CSVD. Partial correlation analysis was used to determine the correlation between gait parameters and CBF in different brain regions. Results:A total of 52 patients with CSVD were enrolled, including 26 males and 26 females, aged 67.00±6.84 years. Thirty-eight cases (73.1%) had mild overall burden of CSVD, and 14 cases (26.9%) had a moderate to severe overall burden of CSVD. There were 17 patients (32.7%) in the GD group and 35 (67.3%) in the non-GD group. Compared with the non-GD group, the body mass index was significantly higher, the CBF of the left occipital lobe and bilateral cerebellum decreased significantly, the step speed, step length, stride length, step frequency, swing phase, peak arm angular velocity, arm swing amplitude, maximum calf anterior/posterior swing angle, peak calf angular velocity, foot swing speed, and peak sagittal plane angular velocity in the torso decreased significantly, while the number of steps, stance phase, step length asymmetry, stride length, and step length variability increased significantly in the GD group (all P<0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that left cerebellar CBF was an independent protective factor for GD in patients with CSVD (odds ratio 0.902, 95% confidence interval 0.827-0.982; P=0.019). For every 1 ml/(100 g.min) decreased in left cerebellar CBF, the patients with CSVD had an increased risk of developing GD by approximately 9.8%. Partial correlation analysis showed that left occipital lobe CBF was significantly positively correlated with step speed ( r=0.305, P=0.032), maximum calf back swing angle ( r=0.314, P=0.026), and peak calf angular velocity ( r=0.356, P=0.011). The left cerebellar CBF was significantly positively correlated with step speed ( r=0.295, P=0.037) and significantly negatively correlated with step length variability ( r=-0.335, P=0.017); the right cerebellar CBF was significantly positively correlated with step speed ( r=0.309, P=0.029) and significantly negatively correlated with step length variability ( r=-0.344, P=0.014). Conclusion:GD in patients with CSVD is associated with decreased CBF in the left occipital lobe and bilateral cerebellum, and decreased CBF in the left cerebellum significantly increased the risk of GD in patients with CSVD.

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