1.From Cathartic Colon to Cathartic-dependent Constipation: Diagnostic-therapeutic Strategies from Integrative Medicine Perspective
Youcheng HE ; Fengru JIANG ; Yanru WANG ; Minghan HUANG ; Yue WU ; Chunyu ZHOU ; Lian MO ; Lifeng WEI ; Keyi PAN ; Shuyu CAI ; Jianye YUAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(11):162-172
Both cathartic colon (CC) and cathartic-dependent constipation (CDC) are caused by the abuse of stimulant laxatives, while their concepts are not completely the same.Starting from the disease name of CC, this article traced the origin and evolution of the concept of CC, summarizes and compared the similarities and differences between CC, CDC, and slow transit constipation (STC), and called for strict differentiation among the three.Furthermore, this article explored the specific contents of Western medicine clinical subtypes and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndrome differentiation of CDC and delved into the TCM pathogenesis of CDC according to both literature and clinical practice.The relationship between clinical subtypes and TCM syndromes was established, and the syndrome characteristics of CDC of different clinical subtypes and TCM syndromes were summarized.The recommended prescriptions for corresponding syndromes were listed.A systematic CDC diagnosis and treatment approach of "clinical subtypes-syndrome differentiation-syndrome characteristics-recommended prescriptions" was thus formed.Additionally, the paper provides an overview of current research on CDC in both Western medicine and TCM contexts, identifies future research directions, and suggests research pathways for refining and advancing CDC studies.
2.Animal Models of Functional Constipation: A Review
Youcheng HE ; Shijin LIN ; Fengru JIANG ; Sihan LI ; Xiao KE ; Wenrong WANG ; Jianye YUAN ; Minghan HUANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(11):196-209
Functional constipation (FC) is a clinically common functional bowel disorder characterized by a protracted course and associations with various chronic disorders and psychological abnormalities. Although not life-threatening, FC significantly impairs patients' quality of life. FC subtypes include slow-transit constipation (STC), defecatory disorder (DD), and normal-transit constipation (NTC). The pathological mechanisms underlying FC have not been fully elucidated, and overall clinical efficacy remains unsatisfactory. Animal models of FC serve as essential tools for the study of disease mechanisms and the development of novel therapeutics. This article systematically reviews the current state of research on the animal models of FC and identifies that rodents, particularly rats and mice, are the most commonly used species. Dogs and pigs are also employed in complex intervention studies due to their physiological similarities to humans, though their use is limited by housing challenges and ethical considerations. Induction methods vary across different FC subtypes. STC models are primarily established with chemical agents such as loperamide or compound diphenoxylate. DD modeling often involves low-fiber diets combined with methylene blue injection or rectal narrowing. NTC modeling mainly relies on low-fiber dietary interventions. In addition, disease-syndrome combination models based on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) theory have been developed, encompassing excess patterns such as heat accumulation, cold accumulation, and Qi stagnation, as well as deficiency patterns including Qi deficiency, blood deficiency, Yin deficiency, and Yang deficiency. These are achieved through an approach of disease model + syndrome induction, enabling the integration of mechanisms from both Western and TCM perspectives. Models are evaluated from two aspects: disease and syndrome manifestations (e.g., colonic transit, secretory function, and TCM syndrome indicators such as mental state and body weight) and disease mechanisms (e.g., enteric nervous system, interstitial cells of Cajal, smooth muscle cells, gut microbiota, and metabolites). However, current research still faces challenges such as poor consistency in some models, non-specific interference in mechanism interpretation, insufficient studies on NTC, and lack of TCM tongue and pulse diagnosis in evaluation. Future efforts should focus on optimizing model stability and specificity to provide a more reliable experimental basis for investigating the pathological mechanisms of FC and developing therapeutic agents.
3.Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine in Prevention andTreatment of MIRI Based on PINK1/Parkin-mediated Mitophagy: A Review
Qiongwen CAO ; Mingwang ZHAO ; Fengru WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(11):350-360
Myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury (MIRI) is a key complication of reperfusion therapy for ischemic heart disease. Due to its complex pathological mechanism, there is still a lack of targeted drugs and effective interventions in clinical practice. As the core organelle of cell energy metabolism, mitochondria not only undertake the key function of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) synthesis, but also maintain the homeostasis of intracellular environment by regulating ion dynamic balance, oxidative stress response and apoptosis. Mitophagy is an important mechanism to regulate mitochondrial homeostasis. Phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN)-induced putative kinase 1 (PINK1)/Parkin signaling pathway, as one of its core pathways, has been proved to have important physiological functions. Mitophagy mediated by PINK1/Parkin signaling pathway can synergistically act on the pathological process of MIRI through the multi-level regulatory mechanism of oxidative stress, calcium homeostasis imbalance and ferroptosis, so as to achieve the prevention and treatment of MIRI by reducing mitochondrial dysfunction and inhibiting programmed cell death. Studies have shown that modern drugs, such as proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors, DL-3-n-butylphenylpeptide, and dapagliflozin, active ingredients of traditional Chinese medicine such as phenols, saponins, flavonoids, and anthraquinones, as well as traditional Chinese medicine compounds and preparations such as Tongxinluo capsules, Shuangshen Ningxin capsules, and Qili Qiangxin capsules, can exert myocardial protection by regulating mitophagy mediated by this pathway and multiple targets. This study focuses on the PINK1/Parkin pathway, aiming to provide new ideas and directions for the prevention and treatment of MIRI from the perspective of PINK1/Parkin-mediated mitophagy.
4.Effect of Modified Cangfu Daotantang on Glucose and Lipid Metabolism in Simple Obese Children with Phlegm Dampness and Stagnation
Zhenfang LUAN ; Fengru WANG ; Bin LUO ; Xiaochang WANG ; Tingting WANG ; Lizhen YANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(3):90-97
ObjectiveTo observe and compare the intervention effect of modified Cangfu Daotantang on glucose and lipid metabolism in simple obese children with phlegm dampness and stagnation. MethodA total of 60 children with simple obesity were randomly divided into two groups according to the simple randomization method of the random number table. The odd number was included in the test group, and the even number was included in the basic treatment group, with 30 cases in each group. On the basis of signing the informed consent notice, the treatment group was given modified Cangfu Daotantang combined with basic treatment, while the control group was only given basic treatment. After three months of treatment, the body mass index (BMI), glucose and lipid metabolism level [total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), fasting plasma glucose (FPG), fasting insulin (FINS), and homeostasis model assessment-insulin resistance (HOMA-IR)], the change in the total score of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndromes, and the effective rate of treatment were observed and compared. ResultAfter treatment, the BMI of the observation group and the control group decreased significantly (P<0.01). Compared with the control group, the BMI level in the observation group decreased significantly (P<0.05). After treatment, the levels of TC, TG, and LDL-C in the observation group and the control group decreased significantly (P<0.01). Compared with the control group, the levels of TC, TG, and LDL-C in the observation group decreased significantly (P<0.05). In addition, the level of TC in the observation group improved significantly compared with that in the control group (P<0.01). The levels of FPG, FINS, and HOMA-IR in the observation group and the control group were significantly lower than those before treatment (P<0.05). After treatment, compared with the control group, the levels of FPG, FINS, and HOMA-IR in the observation group were significantly reduced (P<0.05). The level of FPG in the observation group was significantly improved compared with that in the control group (P<0.01). After treatment, the total score of TCM syndromes in the two groups decreased significantly (P<0.01). Compared with the control group, the total score of TCM syndromes in the observation group was lower (P<0.01). After treatment, the total effective rate of treatment was 86.67% (26/30) in the observation group and 73.33% (22/30) in the control group. By rank sum test, the total effective rate of the observation group was better than that of the control group (Z=-2.100, P<0.05). ConclusionModified Cangfu Daotantang combined with basic treatment can effectively reduce the BMI of obese children and improve their glucose and lipid metabolism. It has good clinical effects and high clinical application value, which is worth further in-depth research and promotion.
5.Results and discussion on various laboratories proficiency-testing for assays of bismuth potassium citrate capsules by complexometric titration
YANG Yixue ; HUANG Dan ; WANG Yeru ; WU Fengru ; LIU Yitao ; BEI Qihua ; YAN Quanhong ; XIANG Xinhua
Drug Standards of China 2024;25(1):030-034
Objective: To design the proficiency testing (PT) project (No. NIFDC-PT-183) for assays of bismuth potassium citrate capsules and organize to assess the proficiency of complexometric titration in laboratories, and provide some technical analyses and advices.
Methods: Two groups of samples with different concentration were prepared. The uniformity was evaluated with one-way analysis of variance and the stability was confirmed with t-test, whose results all conformed the requirements. The samples with three combinations were randomly distributed to 279 laboratories. The determination was performed according to the assays of bismuth potassium citrate capsules in Volume Ⅱ of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2015. The median value and normalized interquartile range (NIQR) of robust statistical analysis was adopted and Z-scores were used to evaluate the results from each of laboratories.
Results: Among 279 laboratories, 240 laboratories results were satisfactory, 23 were questionable, and the other 16 were unsatisfied. The satisfaction rate was 86.0%.
Conclusion: The overall capacity of national laboratories for assays of bismuth potassium citrate capsules is good while a portion of participants require further improvement.
6.Expert consensus on the prevention and control of intracranial hypertension in adult critical illness
The Critical Care Professional Committee of the Chinese Nursing Association ; Fang LIU ; Yujiao WANG ; Xiaobai CAO ; Lan GAO ; Songbai XU ; Yuanyuan MI ; Hong SUN ; Fengru MIAO ; Yan LI ; Hongyan LI
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2024;59(21):2606-2610
Objective The purpose of writing the"Expert consensus on the prevention and control of intracranial hypertension in adult critical illness"(here in after referred to as the"Consensus")aimed to standardize the nursing work related to the prevention and control of elevated intracranial pressure in adult critical illness,and prevent the occurrence of complications such as cerebral herniation.Methods Guided by evidence-based practice,domestic and foreign databases were searched for guidelines,expert consensuses,systematic evaluation,evidence summaries,and original research related to increased intracranial pressure.The search period is from database establishment to March 2024.The high-quality evidence and suggestions in the field was evaluated,extracted,and summarized to form a preliminary consensus.27 experts were invited to conduct 2 rounds of expert inquiry and 8 experts were invited to conduct 2 expert discussion meetings,to revise and improve the content of the initial draft,and to ultimately form a final consensus.Results The effective response rates for both rounds of inquiry questionnaires were 100%,with expert authority coefficients of 0.884,judgment coefficients of 0.964,and familiarity levels of 0.804.The Kendall harmony coefficients for 2 rounds of inquiry were 0.107 and 0.083(P<0.01),respectively.The consensus includes 4 aspects,including identification,monitoring,prevention and control strategies,emergency treatment and care for increased intracranial pressure.Conclusion This"Consensus"has strong scientific validity and can provide reference basis for nurses to carry out prevention and control of intracranial pressure increase.
7.Expert consensus on nursing care of adults with status epilepticus
Fang LIU ; Xiaoying WANG ; Weibi CHEN ; Xiaomei ZHANG ; Fengru MIAO ; Weichi ZHANG ; Lan GAO ; Mingyue HAN ; Hong SUN
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2023;29(6):701-709
Objective:To form the expert consensus on nursing care of adults with status epilepticus (SE), promote nurses to provide standardized and safe first aid, monitoring and support to SE patients, and effectively prevent and control complications, with a view to controlling seizures as soon as possible.Methods:The medical and nursing evidence on SE was retrieved, evaluated and summarized, and the retrieval time limit was from the establishment of the database to March 31, 2022. Recommendations and studies were extracted to form a first draft of consensus. A total of 31 experts were selected to conduct two rounds of Delphi expert consultation and expert demonstration meetings to analyze, revise and improve the experts' suggestions and form a consensus final draft.Results:The expert positive coefficient was 100.00% (31/31), the expert judgment coefficient was 0.93, the familiarity degree was 0.87, and the authority coefficient was 0.90. Kendall's harmony coefficient was 0.25 to 0.27 ( P<0.05). The final consensus included adult SE identification, first aid, monitoring and support, complication prevention and control, and effect evaluation of terminating SE. Conclusions:This consensus is practical and provides guidance for clinical nursing practice and quality control of SE patients.
8. Characteristics and abnormal rate of electrocardiogram in patients with human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
Xiaoqing HE ; Yinzhong SHEN ; Fengru LU ; Fang SHEN ; Xinian LIU ; Shuwen WANG
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2019;37(12):748-753
Objective:
To analyze the characteristics and abnormalities of electrocardiograms (ECG) in patients with human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS), and to provide evidences for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases in HIV/AIDS patients.
Methods:
The ECG results of 1 131 HIV/AIDS patients and 5 622 non-HIV/AIDS subjects from Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center were involved. The abnormality rates and characteristics of ECG were compared between the two groups. CD4+ T lymphocyte counts, CD8+ T lymphocyte counts and CD4/CD8 ratios were measured in HIV/AIDS patients. The comparison between two groups was conducted by chi-square test. Logistic regression model was used to explore the factors associated with ECG abnormalities in HIV/AIDS patients.
Results:
There were 611 cases (54.02%) out of 1 131 HIV/AIDS patients with abnormal ECG. The common abnormal ECG types were sinus tachycardia 239 cases (39.12%), sinus rhythm with ST-T changes 115 cases (18.82%) and sinus bradycardia 55 cases (9.00%). There were 1 958 cases (34.83%) out of 5 622 cases of non-HIV/AIDS subjects with abnormal ECG. The common ECG abnormality types were sinus bradycardia 633 cases (32.33%), sinus rhythm with ST-T changes 463 cases (23.65%) and sinus arrhythmia 256 cases (13.07%). The abnormal rate of ECG in HIV/AIDS patients was significantly higher than that in non-HIV/AIDS subjects (
9.Risk of bloodstream infection in relation with peripherally inserted central venous catheter in hospitalized patients
Yicheng XU ; Guihua WANG ; Peifu WANG ; Shuodan LI ; Fengru MIAO ; Jie GAO ; Jichen DU
Chinese Journal of Geriatric Heart Brain and Vessel Diseases 2018;20(6):614-617
Objective To study the risk of bloodstream infection in relation with peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC) in hospitalized non-cancer patients.Methods Clinical data of 172 non-cancer patients admitted to our hospital for PICC were collected.The risk of PICC-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) in domestic hospitalized non-cancer patients was analyzed and systematically assessed.Results Of the 183 PICCs placed in 172 patients included in this study,61.7% were placed in general wards,38.3% were placed in ICU,87.8% were placed in combination with indwelling urinary catheter,29.7% were placed in combination with mechanical ventilation.The median PICC indwelling time was 35 days.CRBSI occurred in 6 patients with an incidence of 0.6/1000 PICCs/day.The risk of CRBSI was centralized in domestic tumor patients after PICC.The reported CRBSI was significantly different in hospitalized non-cancer patients (0.26-33.10/100 PICC).Conclusion The risk of CRBSI is lower in hospitalized patients after PICC placement than after traditional central venous catheter placement.Further studies are needed to assess its value in ICU.
10.Effect of nurse hierarchical management on nurse core competence and responsibility system nursing level
Fengru MIAO ; Jing WANG ; Xuefang LIU ; Zeyun LIU
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2018;22(2):123-125
Objective To study the effect of nurse hierarchical management on nurse core competence and responsibility system nursing level.Methods A total of 79 nursing staff in our hospitalwere selected as research objects.Nurses before the implementation of the new nursing management measures (March 2015 to March 2016) were carried out nurse conventional hierarchical management,and those after implementation (April 2016 to April 2017) took new hierarchical management model.The quality of nursing management,the core competency score and the satisfaction of doctors and patients were compared before and after the implementation of new hierarchical management model.Results After implementation,the core competence scores of nursing staff in medical records writing ability and language communication ability were significantly lower than implementation before,the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05).After the implementation,the nursing management quality in informing precautions after discharge,obligation to inform before operation,and initiative to carry out life care were significantly higher than implementation before (P <0.05).Conclusion Nurse level management can improve core competence of nurses,enhance the level of responsibility system and the application effect is more obvious,so it is worthy of promotion.

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