1.Integrative Strategies of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome with Insulin Resistance: Synergistic Potentiation Mechanisms Based on Pathogenic Complementarity
Ruying TANG ; Hengchang LIU ; Longfei LIN ; Donghan BAI ; Yuling LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(7):161-171
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) with insulin resistance (IR) represents a common complex endocrine-metabolic disorder in reproductive-aged women,posing substantial threats to their reproductive and long-term health. The networked characteristics of pathological mechanisms pose severe challenges in the diagnosis and treatment modes with a single medical system. Western medicine identifies it as a pathological axis with the core of "IR-hyperinsulinemia-hyperandrogenemia" and offers effective symptomatic treatments,it is often faced with limitations such as insufficient overall regulation and drug side effects. Traditional Chinese medicine is characterized by a holistic concept centered on the dysfunction of "kidney-spleen-liver" and syndrome differentiation and treatment,yet its microscopic action mechanisms remain to be fully elucidated. An integrative diagnosis and treatment mode of traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine provides a vital approach to overcoming these challenges. This review systematically sorted out the understanding of polycystic ovary syndrome with insulin resistance (PCOS-IR) pathogenesis from both Chinese and western medicine perspectives. An explainable mapping relation potentially existing between the molecular pathological networks defined by western medicine and the macroscopic dialectical system of traditional Chinese medicine was hypothesized. The synergistic potentiation mechanisms of integrative strategies of traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine were analyzed,with a focus on clarifying the recent progress of integrative diagnosis and treatment strategies. The paper aims to provide a more comprehensive and profound reference for research and clinical practice in this field,advance the further development of the prevention and treatment of PCOS-IR with integrated traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine,and explore the establishment of a more precise,individualized diagnosis and treatment system to make optimal clinical decisions.
2.Short-term efficacy of laparoscopic-assisted radical surgery for metachronous multiple primary colorectal cancer
Jiyun LI ; Ruoxi TIAN ; Pu CHENG ; Hengchang LIU ; Haipeng CHEN ; Zhaoxu ZHENG
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2025;40(2):119-122
Objective:To explore the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic-assisted radical surgery in the treatment of metachronous multiple primary colorectal cancer (MCC).Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on 27 MCC patients undergoing laparoscopic-assisted radical surgery (laparoscopic group) and 36 MCC patients undergoing open radical surgery (open group) from Jan 2012 to Jan 2022 at the Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences.Results:The laparoscopic group was superior to the open group in terms of intraoperative blood loss [(53.7±111.5) ml vs. (132.5±154.9) ml, t=-2.241, P=0.029], time to first postoperative flatus [(2.2±0.7) days vs. (3.5±0.6) days, t=-7.752, P<0.001], time to first postoperative defecation [(2.9±0.6) days vs. (4.3±0.6) days, t=-8.841, P<0.001], and postoperative hospital stay [(7.2±2.4) days vs. (10.6±3.5) days, t=-4.518, P<0.001]. There were no significant differences between the two groups in terms of operation time, number of lymph nodes dissected, positive rate of specimen margin, resection rate of previous colorectal cancer anastomotic stoma, and incidence of postoperative complications (all P>0.05). Conclusion:Laparoscopic surgery is a safe and minimally invasive alternative to open surgery for MCC patients.
3.Development of a nomogram for predicting pathological complete response after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer
Ruoxi TIAN ; Xuhua HU ; Hengchang LIU ; Pu CHENG ; Jiyun LI ; Mandula BAO ; Liming ZHAO ; Zhaoxu ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2025;28(3):304-313
Objective:To construct and validate a predictive model for pathological complete response (pCR) in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC) after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy.Methods:This retrospective observational study included 595 patients with stage T2-4 and (or) N+M0 LARC diagnosed in the Cancer Hospital of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and the Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University who had no metastases, tolerated neoadjuvant therapy, completed neoadjuvant therapy, and had undergone radical surgery after neoadjuvant therapy. The training set comprised 299 patients admitted to the Cancer Hospital of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences from 2013 to 2018, the internal validation set 155 patients admitted from 2019 to 2023, and the external validation set 141 patients admitted to the Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University from 2013 to 2021. They were divided into pCR group and non-pCR groups according to postoperative pathology. Among the 299 patients in the training set, 247 were in the non-PCR and 52 in the pCR group; among the 155 patients verified internally, 113 were in the non-PCR and 42 in the pCR group; and among the 141 patients validated externally, 132 were in the non-pCR and nine in the pCR group. Logistic regression was used for univariate and multifactorial analysis to explore the factors associated with pCR and construct a nomogram prediction model. Receiver operating characteristic curves, calibration curves, and decision curve analysis (DCA) were used to validate the performance of the predictive model.Results:Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that carbohydrate antigen 19-9 ( P=0.040, OR=0.97, 95%CI: 0.93-0.99), neutrophil count ( P<0.001, OR=0.66, 95%CI: 0.52-0.84), tumor T stage: Stage IV ( P=0.011, OR=0.22, 95%CI: 0.07-0.70), tumor N stage: Stage I ( P=0.003, OR=0.22,95%CI:0.08-0.60), Stage II ( P<0.001, OR=0.03, 95%CI: 0.01-0.09) and involvement of mesorectal fascia ( P=0.004, OR=0.09, 95%CI: 0.02-0.47) were independent predictors of pCR. In the training set, the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of the model was 0.92 (95%CI: 0.87-0.96), whereas in the internal and external validation sets, the AUCs were 0.78 and 0.81, respectively. The calibration curve showed that the prediction model had good prediction efficiency in both the training and verification sets. Decision curve analysis showed that the net benefit of the model was largest when the threshold probability was in the range of 5.2% to 89.7% (in the internal and external validation sets, the threshold probabilities were in the range of 15.7% to 92.3% and 2.2% to 84.1%, respectively). Conclusion:The nomogram model constructed in this study showed efficacy in predicting whether patients with LARC will achieve pCR after receiving neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy.
4.Development of a nomogram for predicting pathological complete response after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer
Ruoxi TIAN ; Xuhua HU ; Hengchang LIU ; Pu CHENG ; Jiyun LI ; Mandula BAO ; Liming ZHAO ; Zhaoxu ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2025;28(3):304-313
Objective:To construct and validate a predictive model for pathological complete response (pCR) in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC) after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy.Methods:This retrospective observational study included 595 patients with stage T2-4 and (or) N+M0 LARC diagnosed in the Cancer Hospital of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and the Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University who had no metastases, tolerated neoadjuvant therapy, completed neoadjuvant therapy, and had undergone radical surgery after neoadjuvant therapy. The training set comprised 299 patients admitted to the Cancer Hospital of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences from 2013 to 2018, the internal validation set 155 patients admitted from 2019 to 2023, and the external validation set 141 patients admitted to the Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University from 2013 to 2021. They were divided into pCR group and non-pCR groups according to postoperative pathology. Among the 299 patients in the training set, 247 were in the non-PCR and 52 in the pCR group; among the 155 patients verified internally, 113 were in the non-PCR and 42 in the pCR group; and among the 141 patients validated externally, 132 were in the non-pCR and nine in the pCR group. Logistic regression was used for univariate and multifactorial analysis to explore the factors associated with pCR and construct a nomogram prediction model. Receiver operating characteristic curves, calibration curves, and decision curve analysis (DCA) were used to validate the performance of the predictive model.Results:Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that carbohydrate antigen 19-9 ( P=0.040, OR=0.97, 95%CI: 0.93-0.99), neutrophil count ( P<0.001, OR=0.66, 95%CI: 0.52-0.84), tumor T stage: Stage IV ( P=0.011, OR=0.22, 95%CI: 0.07-0.70), tumor N stage: Stage I ( P=0.003, OR=0.22,95%CI:0.08-0.60), Stage II ( P<0.001, OR=0.03, 95%CI: 0.01-0.09) and involvement of mesorectal fascia ( P=0.004, OR=0.09, 95%CI: 0.02-0.47) were independent predictors of pCR. In the training set, the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of the model was 0.92 (95%CI: 0.87-0.96), whereas in the internal and external validation sets, the AUCs were 0.78 and 0.81, respectively. The calibration curve showed that the prediction model had good prediction efficiency in both the training and verification sets. Decision curve analysis showed that the net benefit of the model was largest when the threshold probability was in the range of 5.2% to 89.7% (in the internal and external validation sets, the threshold probabilities were in the range of 15.7% to 92.3% and 2.2% to 84.1%, respectively). Conclusion:The nomogram model constructed in this study showed efficacy in predicting whether patients with LARC will achieve pCR after receiving neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy.
5.Short-term efficacy of laparoscopic-assisted radical surgery for metachronous multiple primary colorectal cancer
Jiyun LI ; Ruoxi TIAN ; Pu CHENG ; Hengchang LIU ; Haipeng CHEN ; Zhaoxu ZHENG
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2025;40(2):119-122
Objective:To explore the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic-assisted radical surgery in the treatment of metachronous multiple primary colorectal cancer (MCC).Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on 27 MCC patients undergoing laparoscopic-assisted radical surgery (laparoscopic group) and 36 MCC patients undergoing open radical surgery (open group) from Jan 2012 to Jan 2022 at the Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences.Results:The laparoscopic group was superior to the open group in terms of intraoperative blood loss [(53.7±111.5) ml vs. (132.5±154.9) ml, t=-2.241, P=0.029], time to first postoperative flatus [(2.2±0.7) days vs. (3.5±0.6) days, t=-7.752, P<0.001], time to first postoperative defecation [(2.9±0.6) days vs. (4.3±0.6) days, t=-8.841, P<0.001], and postoperative hospital stay [(7.2±2.4) days vs. (10.6±3.5) days, t=-4.518, P<0.001]. There were no significant differences between the two groups in terms of operation time, number of lymph nodes dissected, positive rate of specimen margin, resection rate of previous colorectal cancer anastomotic stoma, and incidence of postoperative complications (all P>0.05). Conclusion:Laparoscopic surgery is a safe and minimally invasive alternative to open surgery for MCC patients.
6.Antimicrobial coated medical catheters and their progress in enhanced recovery after surgery nursing
Yu QIU ; Rui HONG ; Zhiguo WANG ; Jiang YAO ; Yulan ZHU ; Zhe YIN ; Danmei LIANG ; Xinying LIU ; Hengchang LUO ; Guofei XIANG ; Songyi DIAN ; Jiazhuang XU ; Ka LI
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2024;40(36):2870-2876
Enhanced recovery after surgery has reduced the number and duration of medical catheter placements through perioperative optimization measures. However, in clinical practice, catheters are still inevitably heavily used, and the risk of catheter-related infections persists. Preventing bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation on catheter surfaces is crucial. Medical antibacterial-coated catheters introduce substances that prevent fouling and adhesion, inhibit or kill bacteria on the surface, forming an antibacterial functional surface, providing a new strategy to address catheter-related infections. This article summarizes the current research status of medical antibacterial-coated catheters, introduces the antibacterial strategies and principles of the coatings, describes their actual effects in clinical applications, and analyzes future research directions. These studies help reduce catheter-related infections, promote innovation in clinical nursing technology, and improve the quality and efficiency of nursing care.
7.Antimicrobial coated medical catheters and their progress in enhanced recovery after surgery nursing
Yu QIU ; Rui HONG ; Zhiguo WANG ; Jiang YAO ; Yulan ZHU ; Zhe YIN ; Danmei LIANG ; Xinying LIU ; Hengchang LUO ; Guofei XIANG ; Songyi DIAN ; Jiazhuang XU ; Ka LI
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2024;40(36):2870-2876
Enhanced recovery after surgery has reduced the number and duration of medical catheter placements through perioperative optimization measures. However, in clinical practice, catheters are still inevitably heavily used, and the risk of catheter-related infections persists. Preventing bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation on catheter surfaces is crucial. Medical antibacterial-coated catheters introduce substances that prevent fouling and adhesion, inhibit or kill bacteria on the surface, forming an antibacterial functional surface, providing a new strategy to address catheter-related infections. This article summarizes the current research status of medical antibacterial-coated catheters, introduces the antibacterial strategies and principles of the coatings, describes their actual effects in clinical applications, and analyzes future research directions. These studies help reduce catheter-related infections, promote innovation in clinical nursing technology, and improve the quality and efficiency of nursing care.
8.History and Modern Clinical Application of Classical Formulas Renshen Baidusan
Wei ZHANG ; Peiyu XIONG ; Junyu LIU ; Hengchang HU ; Li SONG ; Xinglong LIU ; Bo JIA
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(19):60-71
ObjectiveTo summarize the history and modern clinical application of Renshen Baidusan. MethodThe bibliometric method was used to retrieve the relevant publications of Renshen Baidusan from the ancient book database and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI). The publications were screened according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The information of dynasty, book title, function, dosage and so on was extracted, on the basis of which the history, composition, dosage, decocting method, original medicinal plants, processing, and modern clinical application of this prescription were analyzed. ResultRenshen Baidusan was first recorded in the Formulary of the Bureau of Taiping People's Welfare Pharmacy, consisting of Bupleuri Radix, Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, Platycodonis Radix, Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma, Chuanxiong Rhizoma, Poria, Aurantii Fructus, Peucedani Radix, Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix, Angelicae Pubescentis Radix, Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens, and Menthae Haplocalycis Herba and with the effect of dispersing cold, removing dampness, reinforcing Qi, and relieving exterior. Later generations of physicians used this prescription on the basis of the record in Formulary of the Bureau of Taiping People's Welfare Pharmacy to treat cold (frequency of 112, 22.63%) and seasonal cold (frequency of 83, 16.77%). Renshen Baidusan is widely used in modern clinical practice to treat respiratory diseases (frequency of 42, 17.65%), skin diseases (frequency of 34, 14.29%), and infectious diseases (frequency of 33, 13.87%). This prescription is often modified to treat the syndrome of internal deficiency and external contraction, or external contraction of wind, cold and damp pathogens without deficiency of healthy Qi, which fully embodies the concept of treating different diseases with the same method in traditional Chinese medicine. ConclusionThe textual research reveals the key information of the classical prescription Renshen Baidusan, providing a basis for the subsequent development and application of compound preparations.

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