1.A Systematic Review of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome Efficacy Evaluation Scales Based on the COSMIN Guidelines
Kailin SU ; Zhenzhen FENG ; Jiajia WANG ; Lu WANG ; Guixiang ZHAO ; Jiansheng LI
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(4):416-424
ObjectiveTo systematically evaluate the methodological quality and measurement properties of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndrome efficacy evaluation scales, and to provide evidence-based references for selecting high-quality assessment tools in TCM clinical practice. MethodsChina National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Data, VIP Database, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database (CBM), PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Embase, and Web of Science were searched from inception to April 2, 2025, for studies evaluating the measurement properties of TCM syndrome efficacy evaluation scales. Data were extracted, and the methodological quality and measurement properties of the included scales were assessed according to the consensus-based standards for the selection of health measurement instruments (COSMIN). Recommendation levels were formulated based on the grading of evidence. ResultsA total of 46 studies were included, involving 22 generic syndrome efficacy evaluation scales and 24 disease-specific syndrome efficacy evaluation scales. None of the scales reported cross-cultural validity or measurement error. According to the recommendation grades, 2 scales met Grade A recommendations and are suggested for clinical use; 38 scales were classified as Grade B, indicating potential applicability but requiring further validation; and 6 scales were classified as Grade C, suggesting the need for further refinement. ConclusionExisting TCM syndrome efficacy evaluation scales exhibit substantial variability in methodological quality, incomplete reporting of measurement properties, and insufficient attention to scale revision. Future efforts should emphasize standardized design in the development of TCM syndrome scales, strengthen validation procedures for key measurement properties, and prioritize dynamic revision of scales, thereby providing high-quality tools to support the precise evaluation of syndrome efficacy.
2.Clinical diagnosis and treatment of subglottic cysts in 12 infants
Hua WANG ; Fengzhen ZHANG ; Ting LONG ; Hongbin LI ; Jing ZHAO ; Shengcai WANG ; Guixiang WANG
Chinese Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2025;32(9):590-594
OBJECTIVE To summarize the clinical features and treatment methods of subglottic cysts in infants.METHODS A single-center retrospective study was conducted,enrolling twelve pediatric patients with subglottic cysts who were treated at Beijing Children's Hospital,Affiliated to Capital Medical University,between December 2016 and October 2024.Clinical data were collected and analyzed,including patient age,body weight,perinatal history,presenting symptoms,findings from flexible laryngoscopy and imaging studies,as well as surgical treatment modalities.RESULTS Among the 12 patients,8 were male and 4 were female,with a median age of 7 months.Preterm infants accounted for 83.3%(10/12),low birth weight was observed in 58.3%(7/12),and 75%(9/12)had a history of tracheal intubation.The primary clinical manifestations included stridor,respiratory distress,and feeding difficulties.All patients were diagnosed by laryngoscopy and imaging studies,which confirmed the presence of subglottic cysts.Among these,9 were located on the right side and 3 on the left.All patients underwent subglottic cyst excision under general anesthesia using suspension laryngoscopy combined with endoscopy.Among them,two cases experienced recurrence and required a second surgical procedure three months postoperatively.Histopathological examination revealed a cyst wall lined by stratified squamous epithelium and pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium.All patients were followed up for a period ranging from 6 months to 6 years,with no recurrence observed during this time.CONCLUSION Infants presenting with stridor and dyspnea should undergo prompt laryngoscopy for definitive diagnosis.Subglottic cysts should be highly suspected in preterm,low-birth-weight infants with a history of intubation who develop stridor or respiratory distress during development.Once diagnosed,surgical intervention should be performed promptly to avoid the need for a tracheostomy.Surgical excision under general anesthesia using suspension laryngoscopy combined with endoscopy is an effective treatment for subglottic cysts.
3.Geniposide alleviates ulcerative colitis in mice through IL-6/JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway
Kexun Li ; Yuxiang Zhao ; Qiang Zeng ; Guixiang Huang ; Hongtao Yu
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2025;60(11):2082-2090
Objective:
To explore the alleviating effect of geniposide on ulcerative colitis (UC) and to investigate its potential mechanism.
Methods:
A UC mouse model was induced using 5% dextran sulfate sodium ( DSS) . These mice were randomly divided into 6 groups ( n = 8) : control group , model group , sulfasalazine group[ 100 mg/(kg ·d) ] , low-dose geniposide group[ 10 mg/(kg ·d) ] , medium-dose geniposide group[20 mg/(kg ·d) ] , and high-dose geniposide group[40 mg/( kg · d) ] . The mice were orally administered for consecutive 10 days . The colon length and mouse body mass were measured , and the colon mucosal damage index (CMDI) and disease activity index (DAI) were scored . The pathological changes in colon tissue were observed using hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining. The reagent kits were used to measure the levels of malondialdehyde ( MDA) , myeloperoxidase (MPO) , catalase ( CAT) , and glutathione ( GSH) in colon tissue . The enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to analyze the expression levels of tumor necrosis factor-α ( TNF-α) , interleukin-6 ( IL-6) , and IL-1βin colon tissue . Western blot was used to detect the protein expression of mucin 1 (MUC-1) , occludin , IL-6 , p-JAK2 , and p-STAT3 in colon tissue .
Results:
Compared with the normal control group , the body mass and colon length of the model group mice significantly reduced . The expression of MUC-1 and occludin proteins sig- nificantly reduced (P < 0. 01) . The activities of CAT and SOD significantly reduced . DAI score and CMDI score significantly increased (P < 0. 01) . The expression levels of TNF-α, IL-6 , and IL-1βsignificantly increased (P < 0. 01) . The content of MPO and MDA significantly increased (P < 0. 01) . The expression of IL-6 , p-JAK2 and p- STAT3 proteins significantly increased ( P < 0. 01) . Compared with the model group , the body mass and colon length of mice in sulfasalazine group and geniposide medium and high-dose groups significantly increased (P < 0. 05 or P < 0. 01) , the expression of MUC-1 and occludin proteins increased (P < 0. 05 or P < 0. 01) , as well as the activity of CAT and SOD (P < 0. 05 or P < 0. 01) . DAI score and CMDI score in Sulfasalazine group and genipo- side medium and high-dose groups significantly reduced (P < 0. 05 or P < 0. 01) , as well as the expression levels of TNF-α, IL-6 , and IL-1β(P < 0. 05 or P < 0. 01) . MPO and MDA content in Sulfasalazine group and genipo- side medium and high-dose groups significantly reduced (P < 0. 05 or P < 0. 01) , as well as the expression of IL- 6 , p-JAK2 , and p-STAT3 proteins (P < 0. 05 or P < 0. 01) .
Conclusion
Geniposide maintaines intestinal home- ostasis by regulating the structure of the intestinal flora and improves colitis injury in UC mice by inhibiting the acti- vation of the IL-6/JAK2/STAT3 pathway.
4.Effects of PD-1 monoclonal antibody combined with chemotherapy on lymphocyte subsets and their correlation with treatment efficacy and prognosis in non-small cell lung cancer
Qingfang LYU ; Peng ZHANG ; Guixiang LI
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2025;32(1):73-78
Objective:To explore the value of lymphocyte subsets in predicting the efficacy and prognosis of non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC)patients receiving programmed death receptor 1(PD-1)monoclonal antibody(mAb)combined with chemotherapy.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 50 NSCLC patients diagnosed and treated with PD-1 mAb combined with chemotherapy at the Second Hospital of Lanzhou University from January 2022 to December 2023.Peripheral blood lymphocyte subsets(including total T cells,CD4+T cells,CD8+T cells,NK cells,total B lymphocytes,and CD4+/CD8+T cell ratio)were collected before and after two cycles of treatment.After two cycles of treatment,imaging examination was performed to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy,dividing patients into disease control(DC)group and disease progression(PD)group.The relationship between lymphocyte subset levels and the short-term efficacy in NSCLC patients was analyzed using chi-square test,rank sum test,and Logistic regression analysis.The value of lymphocyte subsets in predicting patients'progression-free survival(PFS)was explored using Kaplan-Meier method.Results:PD-1 mAb combined with chemotherapy significantly influenced the immune status of NSCLC patients.After treatment,the peripheral blood CD4+T cells and CD4+/CD8+T cell ratio significantly increased(both P<0.01),while the level of CD8+T cells decreased.In terms of short-term efficacy,the proportion of CD4+T cells and the CD4+/CD8+T cell ratio in the DC group were significantly higher than those in the PD group(both P<0.01).Logistic multivariate analysis showed that the CD4+/CD8+T cell ratio was an independent factor affecting the efficacy of PD-1 mAb combined with chemotherapy.ROC curve analysis showed that the area under the curve(AUC)for CD4?/CD8? T cell ratio variation was 0.820(>0.5),with a cut-off value of 0.15.Patients with a the CD4+/CD8+T cell ratio increase of≥0.15 had a longer PFS.Conclusion:The proportion of CD4+T cells,CD8+T cells,and the CD4+/CD8+T cell ratio in peripheral blood can predict the efficacy and prognosis of PD-1 mAb combined with chemotherapy in advanced NSCLC patients.
5.Effect of Pelvic Floor Surgery on Sexual Function Improvement in Premenopa-usal Women with Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Xinrong ZHUANG ; Guixiang ZHANG ; Jie LI
Journal of Practical Obstetrics and Gynecology 2025;41(7):586-590
Objective:To investigate the effect of pelvic floor reconstructive surgery on improving sexual func-tion in premenopausal women with pelvic organ prolapse(POP).Methods:Clinical data from 79 premenopausal patients who underwent pelvic floor reconstructive surgery for POP in Affiliated Hospital of Chengde Medical Uni-versity from January 2019 to June 2023 were collected.The patients'sexual function was assessed with the classic Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire(PISQ-12)preoperatively and 12 months post-operatively.The patients'quality of life was assessed with Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory-Short Form 20(PFDI-20).Compare the changes in quality of life and sexual function preoperatively and 12 months postopera-tively,and analyze the related factors of postoperative sexual function improvement.Results:The preoperative PFDI-20 was 53.13(29.17,75.00),while the postoperative PFDI-20 was 8.33(0,16.67),the difference is statisti-cally significant(P<0.05).The preoperative PISQ-12 was 33.46±7.68,while the postoperative PISQ-12 was 37.20±4.81,the difference is statistically significant(P<0.05).The postoperative scores in terms of emotional factors,physical factors,and partner factors have all increased(P<0.05).Univariate analysis of postoperative im-provement of sexual function showed that there were significant difference in age,POP duration and uterine pres-ervation between the improved group and the non-improved group(P<0.05),while there was no significant differ-ence in surgical methods(P>0.05).Logistic regression multivariate analysis showed that the duration of pro-lapse<2 years was an independent factor influencing the improvement of postoperative sexual function(OR 3.689,95%CI 1.355-10.047,P=0.011).Conclusions:The quality of life and sexual life of premenopausal POP patients can be significantly improved after pelvic floor surgery,and the pelvic floor reconstructive surgery with u-terine preservation within 2 years of symptom onset in young patients can improve postoperative sexual function.
6.Surgical techniques for the safe and rapid resection of primary or secondary sacral tumors located between the second and fourth sacral vertebrae
Gangcheng WANG ; Chongqing GAO ; Tao WANG ; Gaohua NIU ; Shijia ZHANG ; Zhi ZHANG ; Wanchao AI ; Lingjuan LI ; Liangliang DING ; Zhen ZHANG ; Guixiang ZHANG ; Lili GUO
Chinese Journal of Oncology 2025;47(10):1050-1056
Objective:To investigate the methods and skills required for the safe and swift removal of primary or secondary sacral tumors located between the second (inclusive) and fourth sacral vertebrae.Methods:The clinical images, pathology reports, surgical procedures, operation durations, intraoperative bleeding volumes, and postoperative functional follow-up data of 26 patients undergoing sacral tumor resection at the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Hospital between May 2020 and February 2025 were retrospectively examined. Additionally, the safety measures for sacral tumor resection and techniques for expedited specimen removal were evaluated.Results:According to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings, all 26 patients presented with sacral tumors located between the second (inclusive) and fourth sacral vertebrae. Specifically, 9 patients were diagnosed with primary sacral tumors, pathologically confirmed as chordomas, while 17 patients had secondary sacral tumors. Among the secondary tumor cases, 12 were attributed to recurrent rectal cancer invading the sacrum, and 5 were due to malignant teratomas invading the sacrum. The 26 patients underwent a treatment strategy that began with managing the relationship between the internal iliac artery, vein branches, and the tumor, followed by the resection of the sacrum. During surgery, the bilateral sciatic foramina were accurately positioned, and the presacral fascia was dissected subsequent to the fracture of the sacrum. Among the 26 patients, 9 underwent sacral tumor resection directly through the posterior sacral approach. The average operation time for these patients was (71.1±4.9) minutes, with average blood loss of (186.7±72.8) milliliters. On the other hand, 17 patients underwent sacral tumor resection by transitioning from the supine position to the prone knife position through a combined abdominal and sacral approach. The average operation time for this group was (213.5±19.3) minutes, with average blood loss of (480.0±93.0) milliliters, significantly longer than that of the posterior sacral approach. The follow-up period ranged from 1 to 48 months, with a median of 20 months, ending on March 31, 2025. During this time, 26 patients achieved autonomous defecation with the aid of medication. None of the patients reported any functional movement disorders or pain in their lower limbs. It was observed that two out of the 26 patients developed distant metastasis, while the remaining 24 patients survived without any tumors.Conclusion:By pretreated the relationship between the internal iliac vessels and sacral tumors prior to resecting sacral tumors, utilizing the approach of initially fracturing the sacrum followed by rupturing the presacral fascia, the tumor can be entirely eliminated, resulting in a brief surgical procedure, reduced intraoperative bleeding, and minimal postoperative complications.
7.Application of non μ-opioids anaesthesia/analgesia based on quadratus lumborum block in emergency cesarean section under general anesthesia
Dongfeng MA ; Meilin AN ; Guixiang GUO ; Lei ZHANG ; Yu LI ; Fuyu TIAN ; Xinli HUANG
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Intensive and Critical Care 2025;32(1):84-87
Objective To observe the analgesic and rehabilitation effects of non μ-opioids anesthesia/analgesia(NΜOA)based on quadratus lumborum block(QLB)in emergency cesarean section under general anesthesia.Methods The retrospective study method was adopted,50 pregnant women undergoing hysterectomy under emergency general anesthesia in Langfang People's Hospital from January 2023 to December 2024 were selected as the study objects.The patients were divided into μ-opioids anesthesia/analgesia(ΜOA)group and NΜOA group according to different anesthesia/analgesia methods,25 cases in each group.ΜOA group received ΜOA;NΜOA group received NΜOA+QLB.Incisional pain and uterine contraction pain numerical rating scale(NRS)at out of the post-anesthesia care unit(T1),intravenous injection of oxytocin(T2),press the palace bottom 24 hours(T3),out of bed activity after operation(T4)and first analgesic time of incision pain,first analgesic time of uterine contraction pain,first no vomiting eating time,first exhaust time was observed and recorded.The incidence of vasoactive agents during the anesthetic period,rescue analgesia,rescue antiemetic,constipation,sleep disturbance after operation within 48 hours after operation were also recorded.Results The NRS scores at T1,T2,T3 and T4 in ΜOA group were significantly higher than those in NΜOA group(incisional pain 3.36±1.25 vs.1.12±0.97,3.68±1.18 vs.2.00±0.91,5.76±1.67 vs.4.20±1.00,4.48±1.29 vs.3.32±0.95;uterine contraction pain 3.72±1.49 vs.1.24±1.05,4.64±1.60 vs.3.04±1.27,7.56±1.71 vs.5.16±1.37,3.56±0.22 vs.2.56±0.16,all P<0.05).The first analgesic time of incision pain,first analgesic time of uterine contraction pain in ΜOA group were significantly less than that in NΜOA group(hours:3.06±2.02 vs.17.48±10.93,2.68±2.22 vs.15.80±11.39,both P<0.05),the first no vomiting eating time,first exhaust time in ΜOA group were significantly longer than those in NΜOA group(hours:8.56±0.57 vs.6.32±0.14,15.44±1.42 vs.10.16±1.14,both P<0.05),the incidence of vasoactive agents,rescue analgesia,rescue antiemetic,constipation,sleep disturbance after operation within 48 hours in ΜOA group were significantly higher than those in NΜOA group[64.0%(16/25)vs.32.0%(8/25),48.0%(12/25)vs.20.0%(5/25),44.0%(11/25)vs.16.0%(4/25),64.0%(16/25)vs.36.0%(9/25),60.0%(15/25)vs.32.0%(8/25),all P<0.05].Conclusion NΜOA based on QLB safely and effectively reduced side effects of μ-opioids and enhanced recovery compared to ΜOA on emergency cesarean section patients undergoing general anesthesia.
8.Atypical fibroxanthoma:clinicopathological features and prognostic analysis of 15 cases
Jiaying LIU ; Cui LIU ; Junhua WU ; Huizhen LI ; Xiu NIE ; Guixiang XIAO
Chinese Journal of Clinical and Experimental Pathology 2025;41(8):1044-1049
Purpose To investigate the clinicopathological features,differential diagnosis and prognosis of atypical fibroxanthoma(AFX).Methods Pathological features of 15 cases of AFX and 3 cases of pleomorphic dermal sarcoma(PDS)misdiagnosed as AFX were retrospectively analyzed by hematoxylin and eosin staining and immunohistochemical EnVision staining technology.Clinical information was collected and analyzed,and the relevant literatures were re-viewed.Results The age of the 15 patients with AFX ranged from 18 to 78 years,with an average age of 57 years.4 cases occurred in the head and neck,and 11 cases occurred in the trunk and limbs.3 patients with PDS misdiagnosed as AFX were aged from 56 to 60 years,with an average age of 58 years.The tumors were located in the trunk and limbs.Microscopically,15 cases of AFX and 3 cases of PDS misdiagnosed as AFX were composed of proliferative pleo-morphic and atypical spindle cells interspersed with a varying number of multinucleated cells.15 cases of AFX tumors were superficial and located in the dermis.In 3 cases of PDS misdiagnosed as AFX,1 case was located in subcutane-ous adipose tissue,1 case had superficial subcutaneous extension,and the third case had positive basal margin.Immu-nohistochemically,the immunophenotypes of the two groups were consistent.CD10 was expressed in all cases,CD68 was positive in most cases,SMA was expressed in a few cases,desmin was focal expressed in a very few cases,and S-100,SOX10,CD34,HMB-45,Melan A,STAT6 and CK(AE1/AE3)were not expressed in all cases.Ki67 prolifera-tion index ranged from 2%to 30%.15 patients with AFX were followed up from 12 to 108 months.One patient had tumor recurrence 1 year and 3 years after operation due to positive basal margin.Most of the other patients underwent extended resection after diagnosis and were in good condition without tumor recurrence and metastasis.3 cases of PDS misdiagnosed as AFX were followed up for 31 to 78 months.One patient had lung metastasis after 2 years,one patient recurred 4 times after operation,and the other patient died after 4 times of recurrence.Conclusion AFX is a rare dis-ease with similar pathological characteristics and immunophenotype to PDS.AFX can be diagnosed only when the tumor is small and completely confined to the dermis.When the maximum diameter of the tumor is more than 3 cm,or the presence of any form of subcutaneous extension requires a high level of vigilance for PDS.Careful differentiation and correct classification of AFX and PDS are very important for the treatment and prognosis of the disease.
9.Effect of Pelvic Floor Surgery on Sexual Function Improvement in Premenopa-usal Women with Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Xinrong ZHUANG ; Guixiang ZHANG ; Jie LI
Journal of Practical Obstetrics and Gynecology 2025;41(7):586-590
Objective:To investigate the effect of pelvic floor reconstructive surgery on improving sexual func-tion in premenopausal women with pelvic organ prolapse(POP).Methods:Clinical data from 79 premenopausal patients who underwent pelvic floor reconstructive surgery for POP in Affiliated Hospital of Chengde Medical Uni-versity from January 2019 to June 2023 were collected.The patients'sexual function was assessed with the classic Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire(PISQ-12)preoperatively and 12 months post-operatively.The patients'quality of life was assessed with Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory-Short Form 20(PFDI-20).Compare the changes in quality of life and sexual function preoperatively and 12 months postopera-tively,and analyze the related factors of postoperative sexual function improvement.Results:The preoperative PFDI-20 was 53.13(29.17,75.00),while the postoperative PFDI-20 was 8.33(0,16.67),the difference is statisti-cally significant(P<0.05).The preoperative PISQ-12 was 33.46±7.68,while the postoperative PISQ-12 was 37.20±4.81,the difference is statistically significant(P<0.05).The postoperative scores in terms of emotional factors,physical factors,and partner factors have all increased(P<0.05).Univariate analysis of postoperative im-provement of sexual function showed that there were significant difference in age,POP duration and uterine pres-ervation between the improved group and the non-improved group(P<0.05),while there was no significant differ-ence in surgical methods(P>0.05).Logistic regression multivariate analysis showed that the duration of pro-lapse<2 years was an independent factor influencing the improvement of postoperative sexual function(OR 3.689,95%CI 1.355-10.047,P=0.011).Conclusions:The quality of life and sexual life of premenopausal POP patients can be significantly improved after pelvic floor surgery,and the pelvic floor reconstructive surgery with u-terine preservation within 2 years of symptom onset in young patients can improve postoperative sexual function.
10.Evaluating value of multimodal MRI combined with digital breast 3D tomography on lymphatic vascular infiltration in patients with invasive breast cancer-non special type mass type
Xiaozhu WU ; Ban CHEN ; Meifang LI ; Zhenhua LI ; Guixiang LENG
Journal of Practical Radiology 2025;41(4):599-602,613
Objective To explore the value of multimodal MRI combined with digital breast 3D tomography(DBT)in evaluating lymphatic vascular infiltration(LVI)in patients with invasive breast cancer-non special type(IBC-NST)mass type.Methods A total of 102 patients with IBC-NST mass type were divided into LVI group and non LVI group based on whether LVI occurred.The influencing factors of LVI were analyzed by using multivariate logistic regression.Clinical value of multimodal MRI combined with DBT in evaluating LVI in patients with IBC-NST mass type were analyzed by receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve.Results Multivariate logistic analysis showed that apparent diffusion coefficient(ADC)value,maximum tumor diameter and peritumoral edema were independent risk factors for LVI in IBC-NST mass type(P<0.05).ROC curve analysis showed that the area under the curve(AUC)of ADC value,maximum tumor diameter and peritumoral edema alone and in combination for LVI in patients with IBC-NST mass type were 0.749,0.655,0.638 and 0.791,respectively.Conclusion ADC value and its combined application model have high efficacy in evaluating LVI in patients with IBC-NST mass type.


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