1.Comparison of clinical efficacy of evolocumab and probucol after PCI in patients with ultra-high-risk atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
Yi YUAN ; Na LI ; Haiying SUN ; Jing SUN ; Yongqiang MA ; Yan WU ; Guohong YANG ; Junxiang LIU
China Pharmacy 2026;37(5):645-649
OBJECTIVE To compare the efficacy and safety of evolocumab and probucol in patients with ultra-high-risk atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). METHODS A retrospective analysis was conducted on 156 ultra-high-risk ASCVD patients who underwent PCI in our institution between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2024. According to the lipid-lowering regimen, the patients were categorized into evolocumab group ( n =86) and probucol group ( n =70). Changes in lipid parameters [total cholesterol (TC), low-density lipoprot ein cholesterol (LDL-C), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), triglycerides, lipoprotein (a), and lipid goal achievement rate ] , inflammatory markers [interleukin-6 (IL-6) and C-reactive protein (CRP) ] , and cardiac function indices (left ventricular ejection fraction, left ventricular end-systolic diameter, left ventricular end-diastolic diameter, and N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide) were compared between two groups at baseline and after 6 months of treatment. The incidence of adverse clinical events during treatment, including acute myocardial infarction, in-stent restenosis, acute heart failure, cerebral hemorrhage, and stroke, was also evaluated. RESULTS No statistically significant differences were observed between the two groups at baseline ( P >0.05). After 6 months of treatment, both groups demonstrated significant improvements in lipid profiles (except HDL-C) and inflammatory markers compared to those at baseline ( P <0.05). The evolocumab group exhibited greater reductions in TC, LDL-C, IL-6, and CRP, along with a higher lipid target achievement rate, compared with the probucol group ( P <0.05). There were no statistically significant differences in the cardiac function-related indicators before and after treatment between the two groups, nor in the incidence of adverse events during the treatment ( P >0.05). CONCLUSIONS For ultra-high-risk ASCVD patients after PCI, both of the above treatment options are associated with improvements in blood lipid and inflammatory response, with good safety during short-term follow-up. Evolocumab shows superior efficacy in TC, LDL-C and inflammatory markers reduction and lipid target achievement, compared to probucol.
2.Effect of Slicing Angle and Initial Water Content on Water Migration and Effective Ingredient Content in Drying Process of Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma
Guohong YANG ; Bingqian ZHOU ; Heng LU ; Xiao WANG ; Lanping GUO ; Wei LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(4):208-216
ObjectiveTo explore the effects of angle and original moisture content on the moisture distribution, migration and contents of effective components in the drying process of sliced Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma(SMRR). MethodsSet the slicing angles of SMRR at 30°, 45°, and 90°. Cut the fresh samples, 1/3 dehydrated samples, and 2/3 dehydrated samples, dry them in an oven at 40 ℃ and take samples at the set time points. Low-field nuclear magnetic resonance(LF-NMR) and magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) were used to analyze the changes in transverse relaxation time(T2) of SMRR samples in 9 treatment groups at specific times, as well as the distribution and migration of water in the samples. The contents of tanshinone ⅡA, tanshinone Ⅰ, cryptotanshinone, and salvianolic acid B in samples from 9 different treatment groups were determined by high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC), and the best processing technology of SMRR was screened by combining with One-way ANOVA, Duncan multiple comparison and principal component analysis(PCA). ResultsThe moisture content of dry basis of SMRR in each treatment group decreased with the extension of drying time. The drying rate of fresh cut group decreased slowly at first, while the drying rate of water loss group showed a trend of increasing at first and then decreasing. The internal water of SMRR could be divided into three states, including bound water, non flowing water and free water. During the drying process, the water migration law showed that the free water of fresh cut group disappeared after drying for 12 h, the content of bound water gradually decreased, and the overall fluidity deteriorated. In the water loss group, part of the free water was transformed into more cohesive and non flowing water after drying for 3 h, and the three kinds of water basically disappeared after drying for 12 h. The MRI results showed that the entire dehydration process slowly moved from the outer side to the center, and the internal water eventually dissipated. In terms of the contents of active ingredients, the order of the effect of slicing angle on the total content of active ingredients in SMRR was 30°>45°>90°. The content of tanshinones was ranked as 1/3 dehydrated group>2/3 dehydrated group>fresh cut group, and the content of salvianolic acid B was ranked as 1/3 dehydrated group>fresh cut group>2/3 dehydrated group. Combined with the results of PCA and comprehensive scoring results, the overall level of effective component content in SMRR was the highest when cut at 30° after 1/3 of water loss. ConclusionAfter comprehensive evaluation, SMRR can be sliced at 30° after 1/3 of water loss. It is not only easy to cut, but also the surface and cross-sectional colors remain basically unchanged after drying, which is similar to the color under traditional processing, and the effective ingredients are preserved the highest. This study can provide a basis for the optimization of processing technology of SMRR.
3.Effect of Echinacea purpurea extract on digestive ability and intestinal barrier function of Bamei ternary pigs
Zixin CHEN ; Hua WU ; Wensheng WANG ; Jiayi LIU ; Jiewei SHEN ; Long LI ; Guohong ZHAO ; Shulei MA
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(7):1525-1534
The aim of the experiment was to study the effects of Echinacea purpurea extract on the digestive ability,immune function and intestinal barrier of the Bamei ternary pigs.Forty-eight healthy pigs of 50 days old were randomly divided into four groups,each with three replicates and four pigs in each replicate.The control group(CON)was fed a basal diet,and the experimental group was divided into 5 g/kg(T1),10 g/kg(T2)and 15 g/kg(T3)of Echinacea extract in the basal diet.The pre-test period was 5 days and the main test period was 35 days with free feeding and drinking during the test period.The results showed that:There was no significant effect on the apparent digestibility of nutrients and jejunum morphology in the test group compared to the CON group(P>0.05).Amylase and trypsin activities were significantly higher in the experimental group and lipase activities were significantly higher in T2 and T3 groups compared to CON group(P<0.05).GSH,CAT and T-AOC activities were significantly higher in the experimental group compared to CON group(P<0.05).In comparison with CON group,the levels of IL-1 and IL-6 were significantly lower in the experimental group(P<0.05),and the levels of TNF-α were significantly lower in the T2 and T3 groups(P<0.05);and the levels of IL-10 were signifi-cantly higher in the T3 group(P<0.05).The mRNA and protein expression levels of TLR4,MyD88,TRAF6,and NF-κB were significantly lower in the experimental group(P<0.05).The mRNA and protein expression levels of CLDN-1,OCLN and ZO-1 were significantly increased in the test group(P<0.05).The results between the test groups showed that the protein expression levels of CLDN-1 and OCLN were significantly increased in the T3 group compared with the T1 group(P<0.05).In conclusion,the addition of Echinacea extract to the ration can,to a certain ex-tent,improve the digestive ability,balance the immune ability,and improve the intestinal barrier function of the Bamei ternary pigs,thus promoting the intestinal health of pigs.
4.Conceptual Framework and Application Recommendations of Digital Maturity of Public Hospitals in China
Xinyi LIU ; Guohong LI ; Xianqun FAN
Chinese Hospital Management 2025;45(2):6-9
Objective It aims to develop a digital maturity evaluation framework tailored for public hospitals in China to advance digital transformation and achieve high-quality development.Methods Through literature review,policy analysis,key informant interviews,and expert consultations,a preliminary conceptual framework for digital maturity in public hospitals was proposed.The framework's dimensions and key indicators were further refined and finalized through multiple rounds of consultation and validation with 30 experts.Results The findings indicate that the digital ma-turity of public hospitals in China encompasses three core dimensions:digital readiness,digital technology applica-tion,and data management capacity,along with 11 primary indicators.The evaluation framework has gained broad recognition from experts and scholars,demonstrating its effectiveness in identifying gaps in the digitalization process and enhancing hospitals'capacities in infrastructure,technological application,and data governance.Conclusion The study recommends that government authorities optimize resource allocation based on the framework,while public hospitals should strengthen digital planning and implementation.This framework provides practical guidance for ad-vancing the digital transformation of public hospitals in China.
5.Research and Analysis of Digital Development Status of Shanghai Tertiary Public Hospitals
Jian-jun CHEN ; Xinyi LIU ; Guohong LI
Chinese Hospital Management 2025;45(2):10-13
Objective It aims to understand the current situation of digital development of tertiary public hospitals in Shanghai,and provide reference for further promoting the digital transformation and development of public hospitals in China.Methods By convenient sampling method,15 tertiary public hospitals in Shanghai were selected to conduct a cross-sectional survey from August to October 2024,including the basic situation of hospitals and the digital trans-formation and development of hospitals.Results The survey showed that in terms of staffing,The sample hospitals have outstanding performance in the assessment and rating related to digital transformation.The difference in the number of digitization staff between different hospital sizes was statistically significant(P<0.05).In terms of finan-cial support,the median digitization-related budget in 2023 was 1.61%of the total budget;in terms of teaching and researching,the proportion of hospitals applying digital technology to support teaching and researching was greater than 80%,and there was statistical significance in the number of specialized disease databases in dif-ferent scale hospitals(P<0.05);in terms of technology application,Artificial Intelligence technology is mainly ap-plied to medical services,hospital management,and hospital research among the 15 hospitals,while the applica-tion of blockchain and meta-universe technology is still relatively limited.Conclusion Tertiary public hospitals in Shang-hai have made certain progress in digital transformation,but they still need to further optimize resource allocation,further tap the application potential of digital technology,strengthen capital attention and investment,and increase the introduction and training of digital talents,so as to improve the overall level of digital development of hospitals.
6.Analysis of Association between Digital Transformation and Management of Quality and Safety in Public Hospitals
Xiao HAN ; Xinyi LIU ; Songxuan YU ; Lengchen HOU ; Guohong LI
Chinese Hospital Management 2025;45(2):14-17
Objective To explore the relationship between the digital transformation of public hospitals and hospital quality and safety management,providing evidence for hospital digital transformation development and policy formulation.Methods Hospital management data from Shanghai municipal hospitals were collected,and a questionnaire was used to assess the current state of digital transformation.A panel regression of time-fixed effects analysis was performed to examine the correlation between various digital transformation variables and quality and safety performance in 8 Shanghai municipal hospitals from January 2023 to May 2024.Results Hospital digital system construction,digital service level,digital investment and digital research are significantly positively correlated with patient safety and service efficiency,and negatively correlated with the incidence of negative safety events in readmissions,venous thromboembolism and unplanned reoperation.The level of digital services was associated with a reduction in average length of stay.Increased digital investment was associated with not only decreased proportion of medication costs,but also an increase in the proportion of consumable costs,other categories of expenditures,and finally average costs.Conclusion While digital transformation improves hospital quality and safety,it also leads to an increased disease burden for patients.Therefore,further evidence is needed to analyze the cost-effectiveness of different digital transformation pathways.
7.Systematic Review of Hospital Digital Maturity Assessment Researches
Xinyi LIU ; Jianjun CHEN ; Chenhao YU ; Guohong LI ; Xianqun FAN
Chinese Hospital Management 2025;45(2):1-5
Objective It aims to systematically review the concept of hospital digital maturity and its application in the digital transformation of hospitals,analyzes existing digital maturity assessment models internationally,and examine relevant research progress to provide reference and support for the digital transformation of Chinese hospitals.Methods By using the systematic review method,a systematic review was conducted by searching rele-vant literature in both Chinese and English databases,including CNKI,Wanfang Database,PubMed,Medline,and Web of Science.Keywords used for the search included digital maturity,digital capability,health,and hospital.Results Widely used international digital maturity assessment models encompass various dimensions,such as organizational management,digital technology capabilities,healthcare professional digital capabilities,data analytics,and interoperability.Some countries have applied these models in the digital transformation practices of hospitals,while attention to this field remains relatively limited in China.Conclusion Digital maturity assessment is a crucial tool for promoting the digital transformation of hospitals;however,existing evaluation frameworks are not directly appli-cable to China's public hospital system.Future research should focus on developing quantifiable assessment tools tai-lored to the characteristics of Chinese public hospitals,thereby promoting hospital digital transformation and high-quality development.
8.Conceptual Framework and Application Recommendations of Digital Maturity of Public Hospitals in China
Xinyi LIU ; Guohong LI ; Xianqun FAN
Chinese Hospital Management 2025;45(2):6-9
Objective It aims to develop a digital maturity evaluation framework tailored for public hospitals in China to advance digital transformation and achieve high-quality development.Methods Through literature review,policy analysis,key informant interviews,and expert consultations,a preliminary conceptual framework for digital maturity in public hospitals was proposed.The framework's dimensions and key indicators were further refined and finalized through multiple rounds of consultation and validation with 30 experts.Results The findings indicate that the digital ma-turity of public hospitals in China encompasses three core dimensions:digital readiness,digital technology applica-tion,and data management capacity,along with 11 primary indicators.The evaluation framework has gained broad recognition from experts and scholars,demonstrating its effectiveness in identifying gaps in the digitalization process and enhancing hospitals'capacities in infrastructure,technological application,and data governance.Conclusion The study recommends that government authorities optimize resource allocation based on the framework,while public hospitals should strengthen digital planning and implementation.This framework provides practical guidance for ad-vancing the digital transformation of public hospitals in China.
9.Research and Analysis of Digital Development Status of Shanghai Tertiary Public Hospitals
Jian-jun CHEN ; Xinyi LIU ; Guohong LI
Chinese Hospital Management 2025;45(2):10-13
Objective It aims to understand the current situation of digital development of tertiary public hospitals in Shanghai,and provide reference for further promoting the digital transformation and development of public hospitals in China.Methods By convenient sampling method,15 tertiary public hospitals in Shanghai were selected to conduct a cross-sectional survey from August to October 2024,including the basic situation of hospitals and the digital trans-formation and development of hospitals.Results The survey showed that in terms of staffing,The sample hospitals have outstanding performance in the assessment and rating related to digital transformation.The difference in the number of digitization staff between different hospital sizes was statistically significant(P<0.05).In terms of finan-cial support,the median digitization-related budget in 2023 was 1.61%of the total budget;in terms of teaching and researching,the proportion of hospitals applying digital technology to support teaching and researching was greater than 80%,and there was statistical significance in the number of specialized disease databases in dif-ferent scale hospitals(P<0.05);in terms of technology application,Artificial Intelligence technology is mainly ap-plied to medical services,hospital management,and hospital research among the 15 hospitals,while the applica-tion of blockchain and meta-universe technology is still relatively limited.Conclusion Tertiary public hospitals in Shang-hai have made certain progress in digital transformation,but they still need to further optimize resource allocation,further tap the application potential of digital technology,strengthen capital attention and investment,and increase the introduction and training of digital talents,so as to improve the overall level of digital development of hospitals.
10.Analysis of Association between Digital Transformation and Management of Quality and Safety in Public Hospitals
Xiao HAN ; Xinyi LIU ; Songxuan YU ; Lengchen HOU ; Guohong LI
Chinese Hospital Management 2025;45(2):14-17
Objective To explore the relationship between the digital transformation of public hospitals and hospital quality and safety management,providing evidence for hospital digital transformation development and policy formulation.Methods Hospital management data from Shanghai municipal hospitals were collected,and a questionnaire was used to assess the current state of digital transformation.A panel regression of time-fixed effects analysis was performed to examine the correlation between various digital transformation variables and quality and safety performance in 8 Shanghai municipal hospitals from January 2023 to May 2024.Results Hospital digital system construction,digital service level,digital investment and digital research are significantly positively correlated with patient safety and service efficiency,and negatively correlated with the incidence of negative safety events in readmissions,venous thromboembolism and unplanned reoperation.The level of digital services was associated with a reduction in average length of stay.Increased digital investment was associated with not only decreased proportion of medication costs,but also an increase in the proportion of consumable costs,other categories of expenditures,and finally average costs.Conclusion While digital transformation improves hospital quality and safety,it also leads to an increased disease burden for patients.Therefore,further evidence is needed to analyze the cost-effectiveness of different digital transformation pathways.

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