1.Influencing Factors of Urate Crystal Deposition in Patients with Hyperuricemia and Prediction Model of TCM Syndrome Types-inflammatory Indicators
Jiaqi XU ; Bin AI ; Chao LIN ; Qiaoxuan LIN ; Changning LI ; Jing CAI ; Yan XIAO ; Jiemei GUO ; Youxin SU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(7):66-73
ObjectiveTo identify potential influencing factors of urate crystal deposition at ankle/foot in patients with hyperuricemia (HUA), and to analyze the predictive value of inflammatory indicators for urate crystal deposition in patients with different traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndromes, so as to provide potential reference for clinical risk assessment and individualized TCM intervention. MethodsA retrospective study was carried out with the enrollment of 231 HUA patients from The Third Affiliated People's Hospital of Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine between January 2021 and December 2024. The enrolled patients were further divided into a crystal deposition-positive group (143 cases) and a crystal deposition-negative group (88 cases) according to the results of dual-energy computed tomography (CT). Sociodemographic data, living habits, serum uric acid levels, and inflammatory indicators of the enrolled patients were collcted, and TCM syndrome differentiation was performed. Furthermore, univariate analysis was used to compare inter-group differences in clinical characteristics. MMultivariate Logistic regression was applied to identify the influencing factors of urate crystal deposition. In addition, the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were plotted to evaluate the predictive efficacy of inflammatory indicators for crystal deposition across different TCM syndromes. ResultsThere were statistically significant inter-group differences in the proportion of males, age, body mass index, proportion of mental labor, rate of low water intake, and rate of high-sugar beverage consumption (P<0.05),whereas no significant difference in low exercise intensity was found between the two groups. Furthermore, compared with the negative group, the positive group had higher serum uric acid level, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), but lower systemic immune-inflammation index (SIRI) (P<0.05). Regarding the distribution of TCM syndromes, the positive group was dominated by the dampness-heat accumulation syndrome (55/143,38.46%), while the negative group was mainly characterized by the phlegm-turbidity obstruction syndrome (44/88,50.00%). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis revealed that high-sugar beverage consumption, elevated NLR, and elevated PLR were risk factors for urate crystal deposition [odd ratio (OR) = 8.002, 5.377, 1.034, respectively; 95% CI 1.572-40.732, 2.179-13.270, 1.013-1.054,all P<0.05], while SIRI was a protective factor (OR = 0.869, 95% CI 0.778-0.971, P<0.05). In the positive group, patients with the dampness-heat accumulation syndrome exhibited the highest NLR, while the lowest PLR and SIRI, showing statistically significant differences with those of other syndromes (all P<0.05). In addition, ROC curve analysis indicated that for the dampness-heat accumulation syndrome, the combined "NLR + PLR" model had an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.901 (95% CI 0.850-0.951, P<0.01), with a sensitivity of 89.1% and a specificity of 79.5%; for the blood stasis-heat obstruction syndrome, the combined "NLR + PLR" model had an AUC of 0.880 (95% CI 0.825-0.934, P<0.01), with a sensitivity of 100.0% and a specificity of 67.3%; for the liver-kidney Yin-deficiency syndrome, the single PLR model had an AUC of 0.842 (95% CI 0.731-0.952, P<0.01), with a sensitivity of 83.3% and a specificity of 84.0%. ConclusionUrate crystal deposition in HUA patients exhibits intimate associations with high-sugar beverage consumption as well as elevated NLR and PLR levels. Meanwhile, TCM syndrome differentiation has potential correlation with inflammatory characteristics. The inflammatory indicator-based prediction model constructed based on TCM syndromes exhibits good predictive value.
2.Long-term recovery effect and risk factors of cerebral aneurysm recurrence after embolization
Ping′an LI ; Xianqing LIN ; Hao LI ; Jiaqi LI ; Ming GUO ; Jinfu FENG
Journal of Chinese Physician 2025;27(3):392-396
Objective:To observe the effect of long-term follow-up of cerebral aneurysm embolization and to explore the related factors of aneurysm recurrence.Methods:A total of 142 cases of intracranial aneurysm rupture embolization patients treated in the Yuebei People′s Hospital from August 2000 to August 2013 were selected as the study objects. All of them underwent embolization treatment, and digital subtraction angiography (DSA), CT angiography (CTA) and magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) were performed after surgery. The follow-up period was 10 years, and the long-term outcome was evaluated using the Stroke Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score. The results of immediate postoperative angiography and long-term follow-up in different embolization groups were analyzed. The risk factors of recurrence after ruptured cerebral aneurysm embolization were analyzed by single factor and independent risk factors were analyzed by multiple factor.Results:Of 142 patients (161 aneurysms), 106 were embolized by simple embolization and 55 were embolized by stent-assisted embolization. There was no significant difference in the results of immediate embolization between simple embolization and stent assisted embolization ( P>0.05). The proportion of giant aneurysms in the stent-assisted embolization group was higher than that in the simple embolization group ( P<0.05). Follow-up results showed that among the 142 patients, 106 had mRS score 0, 27 had mRS score 1, 5 had mRS score 2, and 4 had mRS score 4. The good clinical prognosis rate was 93.7%(133/142). Of the 161 aneurysms, 36 recurred, with a recurrence rate of 22.4%(36/161). Univariate analysis showed that aneurysm size, cervical tumor and embolization degree were risk factors for cerebral aneurysm recurrence (all P<0.05). The results of multi-factor analysis showed that aneurysm size was an independent risk factor for cerebral aneurysm recurrence ( P<0.05). Conclusions:The long-term follow-up after embolization of cerebral aneurysms is good, but cerebral aneurysms still have the possibility of recurrence. Aneurysm size is an independent risk factor for aneurysm recurrence. Timely detection of cerebrovascular changes can be treated in time to avoid cerebrovascular accidents.
3.Complex Network Analysis of Strengthening the Spleen,Transforming Stasis and Removing Toxins Methods in the Treatment of Gastric Precancerous Lesions
JiaYi ZOU ; WanYi LIN ; JiaQi AI ; JianSong FANG ; Wei LIU
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(8):2226-2243
Objective Based on data mining,network pharmacology,and molecular docking techniques,the medication patterns and underlying mechanisms of the therapeutic approach of trengthening the spleen,transforming stasis and removing toxins methods(JPHYJD)in treating gastric precancerous lesions(GPL)were analyzed.Methods Initially,data mining was conducted to extract relevant literature on the application of JPHYJD in GPL.An analytical network map was then constructed to get the identification of a representative drug set.In the network pharmacology phase.Active compounds and their targets were retrieved from TCMSP,while disease-related targets specific to GPL were sourced from Gene Cards,OMIM,and TTD.A"drug-disease"target intersection was mapped using bioinformatics platforms,and an"active compound-key target"network was constructed in Cytoscape.Protein-protein interaction(PPI)networks were obtained from the STRING database,and GO and KEGG enrichment analyses were performed to elucidate biological processes and pathways.Preliminary validation was conducted using molecular docking technology.Results 63 prescriptions were analyzed,with Baizhu-Ezhu-Danshen-Baihuashecao identified as the most representative drug set.85 active compounds and 590 predicted targets were discovered,intersecting with 4,726 disease-related targets,resulting in 412 key targets.GO and KEGG enrichment analyses yielded 3,541 enriched terms and 196 pathways,respectively.Key compounds,such as quercetin and alexandrin,targeted pivotal proteins like tumor protein 53(TP53),signal transducer and activator of transcription 3(STAT3),and epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR)were implicated in regulating critical pathways like PI3K/AKT,exerting therapeutic effects.Molecular docking results demonstrated stable binding interactions between the core active compounds and their targets,reinforcing the predicted interactions.Conclusion This study,integrating data mining,network pharmacology,and molecular docking techniques,successfully elucidated the therapeutic patterns and underlying mechanisms of the JPHYJD approach in GPL treatment.
4.Investigation of 16 quality indicators in clinical laboratory of Guangdong province during 2023
Lichao ZHANG ; Jialing CHEN ; Zengwen LIN ; Qiaoxuan ZHANG ; Zheng LIANG ; Kefeng JIANG ; Jiaqi LI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Laboratory Science 2025;43(8):614-618
Objective To achieve a preliminary understanding of the current situation of clinical laboratories in Guangdong Province,and discuss how to establish a sound investigation system,and utilize quality indicators to improve laboratory quality through the inves-tigation and analysis of data from 16 clinical laboratory quality indicators issued by the National Center for Clinical Laboratories.Meth-ods The questionnaire was issued by Clinet-EQA system and the basic information and quality indicator information during 2023 were collected.SPSS 20.0 software was used for statistical analysis according to different specialty categories and hospital grades.The 13 quality indicators measured in rate-based units were evaluated by sigma measurement.The P75,P50 and P25 percentiles of the overall distribution of each quality index were used to explore the optimal,appropriate and minimum quality specifications.Results A total of 577 laboratories participated in this survey.In addition to the implementation rate of internal quality assessment and the inter-laboratory comparison rate,the median sigma(σ)value of 11/13 quality indicators was greater than 3σ,and some of them even reach the level of 6σ,and there were disparities between hospital laboratories at different grades.The turnaround time(TAT)of the whole process of emergency examination was significantly less than those of inpatient and outpatient,TAT before emergency examination was controlled within 20 min,TAT before outpatient examination was within 30 min,and TAT before inpatient examination was within 42 min.The optimal quality specifications of 8 out of 13 indicators reached 6σ level,while the minimum quality specifications of 2 out of 13 indica-tors were lower than 3σ level.Conclusion In Guangdong Province,the overall level of quality indicators in the post-analytical of clin-ical laboratories was superior to that in the pre-analytical and analytical process.It should be essential to continuously monitor quality indicators and actively adopt improvement measures for those laboratories with unsatisfactory results,so as to enhance the examination quality of laboratories.
5.Application research of electrochemical advanced oxidation technology in tooth bleaching
Wenjie FAN ; Jiaqi ZHANG ; Jiaqi ZHAN ; Hanni FU ; Xianzhe HE ; Lin XU ; Xilu HUANG ; Li HU
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2025;41(6):756-762
Objective:To study the efficiency and biosafety of Electrochemical advanced oxidation processes(EAOP)in dental bleaching,and conduct preliminary application.Methods:Indigo carmine and coffee were used as the indicator to assess the effi-cacy of EAOP.High resistance meter was used to measure the resistance of the tooth to verify the safety of the working voltage.Twenty wisdom teeth after tooth extraction were collected,dyed and bleached in vitro to verify the bleaching efficiency.Subsequent-ly,the bleached teeth were examined by scanning electron microscopy,hardness testing,and bacterial adhesion experiments to as-sess surface damage.To determine its cytotoxicity,cells were co-cultured with electrolyte.Initial samples of bleaching tray was prepared,and its durability were verified.Results:The EAOP could bleach indigo carmine within 10 min and coffee within 90 min at an operating voltage of 8 V.The resistance at the groove of the tooth socket was(3.4±1.2)MΩ,and the theoretical calculated current was less than 3 μA.The efficiency of EAOP tooth bleaching was slightly lower than that of traditional office bleaching and higher than that of home bleaching.Compared with the traditional bleaching method,scanning electron microscopy showed that EAOP had less demineralization effect on tooth surface.The tooth hardness before and after bleaching had no statistical difference(P=0.912).The bacterial adhesion test after tooth bleaching showed that EAOP method could reduce about 60%bacterial adhe-sion(P<0.001).The cytotoxicity test showed that EAOP electrolyte had no obvious toxic effect.The durability test shows that the bleached denture still has good bleaching effect after 20 h of use.Conclusion:Compared with the traditional bleaching method,EAOP bleaching had excellent tooth bleaching effect,little effect on tooth damage,high safety,and the related bleaching devices had good durability.
6.Comparison of clinical efficacy and learning curve for robot-assisted cortical bone trajectory screw fixation performed by surgeons with different seniority in the treatment of lumbar degenerative disease
Yuzheng LU ; Wancheng LIN ; Jipeng SONG ; Yao ZHANG ; Siyuan YAO ; Meng YI ; Mingtao YAO ; Zhengning LUO ; Jiaqi YANG ; Lixiang DING ; Shengliang FU
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2025;48(1):24-30
Objective:To analyze the clinical efficacy and learning curve for robot-assisted cortical bone trajectory (CBT) screw fixation performed by surgeons with different seniority in the treatment of lumbar degenerative disease.Methods:The clinical data of 91 lumbar degenerative disease patients underwent robot-assisted CBT screw fixation from August 2020 to December 2022 in Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University were retrospectively analyzed. Among them, 48 patients underwent surgery performed by the same senior surgeon (senior group), with a total of 234 CBT screws were placed; while 43 patients underwent surgery performed by the same junior surgeon (junior group), with a total of 206 CBT screws were placed. The surgical related indexes, functional improvement score, lower back pain and lower limb radiation pain scores, acceptable nail insertion rate, non invasion rate of facet joints and incidence of postoperative complications were compared between two groups. The functional improvement score was evaluated using the Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) score, the pain score was evaluated using visual analog score (VAS). The cumulative sum (CUSUM) method was used to depict the learning curve with "single screw placement time" as the observation index.Results:There were no statistical difference in incision length, operation time, intraoperative blood loss and postoperative hospital stay between two groups ( P>0.05). The least squares means of JOA scores 1, 3 and 6 months after surgery in both groups increased significantly compared to baseline, while the least squares means of lower back pain VAS and lower limb radiation pain VAS decreased significantly compared to baseline; there were no statistical differences between two groups ( P>0.05). There were no statistical difference in acceptable nail insertion rate, non invasion rate of facet joints and incidence of postoperative complications between two group ( P>0.05). The CUSUM learning curves were fitting well and the inflection point for senior surgeon corresponded to 18 cases, while it was reached after performing surgery on 21 cases for junior surgeon. Conclusions:Robot-assisted CBT screw fixation performed by surgeons with different seniority could achieve similar clinical outcomes for treating lumbar degenerative disease. The senior surgeons are able to complete the initial learning stage faster than the junior surgeons, but there is not much difference in the number of surgeries performed the learning curve.
7.Study on dietary adherence and influencing factors after bariatric and metabolic surgery in obese of patients
Fangxi TIAN ; Damalijiang PAIREZATI· ; Jiaqi CHEN ; Dandan JIANG ; Jiaxuan LIN ; Huayang LIN
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2025;41(26):2018-2023
Objective:To investigate and analyze the current status of dietary behavior compliance among patients following bariatric metabolic surgery, as well as its associated influencing factors.Methods:A convenience sampling approach was employed to select 149 discharged patients who underwent bariatric metabolic surgery at the Gastric Surgery Department of a tertiary hospital in Fuzhou between August 2021 and February 2024. A WeChat communication group was established for survey participants, and a questionnaire survey was conducted via the mobile app "Wenjuanxing." Patients′ data were collected using the General Information Questionnaire and the Dietary Behavior Compliance Scale for Patients After Bariatric Metabolic Surgery. Multiple stepwise linear regression analysis was used to evaluate the influencing factors of dietary behavior compliance in postoperative patients.Results:A total of 165 questionnaires were distributed, with 149 valid responses retrieved. Among the 149 post-bariatric surgery patients, 37 were males and 112 were females, with an average age of (31.10 ± 7.26) years. The overall level of dietary behavior compliance was (56.91 ± 9.70). Significant differences in dietary behavior compliance were observed among patients of different genders, educational levels, drinking habits, and postoperative durations ( t = 2.17, 1.93, F = 4.27, 3.50, all P<0.05). Specifically, postoperative duration emerged as the primary factor influencing dietary behavior compliance following bariatric metabolic surgery ( t = -2.22, P<0.05). Conclusions:Female patients, those with a college degree or higher, and individuals within 0 to 6 months post-surgery demonstrated better dietary behavior compliance. Medical staff should comprehensively consider patient individual differences, develop, and implement personalized health education plans to enhance patient dietary behavior compliance.
8.Epidemiological study on traditional Chinese medicine treatment for inflammatory bowel disease in Jiangsu Province from 2019 to 2023
Chujun NI ; Zexing LIN ; Haiyang JIANG ; Jie WU ; Peizhao LIU ; Jiaqi KANG ; Chengliang QIAN ; Haiqing LIU ; Liting DENG ; Huan YANG ; Chenling WU ; Yun ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases 2025;09(4):318-325
Objective:To explore patterns of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) use among patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in Jiangsu Province, China from 2019 to 2023.Methods:Using data from the IBD health data platform of the National Healthcare Big Data (Eastern) Center, a retrospective cohort study was conducted. We performed descriptive analyses on hospitalised patients diagnosed with IBD between 2019 and 2023, who received TCM treatment.Results:The study included 11 095 case records from 4 760 patients, with TCM diagnoses primarily indicating diarrhoea and abdominal pain. Ulcerative colitis (UC) accounted for 4 782 hospitalizations (3 103 patients), while Crohn's disease (CD) accounted for 6 313 hospitalizations (1 657 patients). Patient demographics showed a trend towards younger age and a higher proportion of males. Treatment utilisation was highest in southern Jiangsu compared with the central and northern regions. In terms of disease burden, all treatment costs showed a downward trend. In terms of external TCM therapies, UC patients tend to prefer plasters and enemas, while CD patients are more inclined to use acupuncture. Regarding herbal medicine, licorice, white atractylodes, and white peony root are commonly used single herbs for IBD patients.Conclusions:The number of IBD patients treated with TCM in Jiangsu Province has steadily increased from 2019 to 2023. It is important to identify effective TCM treatment methods to reduce the burden of patients.
9.Effect of baicalein on acute myocardial injury in rats with high-level SCI and the role of Nrf2
Hui CHEN ; Wenshui YAO ; Ying ZHENG ; Liqin WEI ; Ye LIAO ; Jiaqi LI ; Lijun LIN ; Jiaxin CHEN ; Wenna LIN
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2025;45(1):92-98
Objective:To evaluate the effect of baicalein on acute myocardial injury in rats with high-level spinal cord injury (SCI) and the role of nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2).Methods:Twenty-four clean-grade healthy male Sprague-Dawley rats, aged 8-10 weeks, weighing 250-300 g, were divided into 4 groups ( n=6 each) using a random number table method: sham operation group (Sham group), SCI group, SCI+ baicalein group (SCI+ Bai group) and SCI+ baicalein+ ML385 group (SCI+ Bai+ ML385 group). The high-level SCI rat model was established by the modified Allens method. In Sham group, the 7th cervical vertebra (C 7) was only exposed, but the spinal cord was not hit. In SCI group, C 7 was exposed and the spinal cord was hit. In SCI+ Bai group, baicalein 50 mg/kg was intraperitoneally injected immediately after SCI. In SCI+ Bai+ ML385 group, Nrf2 inhibitor ML385 30 mg/kg was intraperitoneally injected at 1 h before SCI, and baicalein 50 mg/kg was intraperitoneally injected immediately after SCI. The rats were anesthetized at 24 h after SCI and sacrificed after the blood samples from the abdominal aorta were collected and the hearts were taken for microscopic examination of the pathological changes (by HE staining) which were scored and the ultrastructure of cells (with a transmission electron microscope) and for determination of the serum cardiac troponin I (cTnI) concentrations (by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay), content of ferrous ion (Fe 2+ ) in myocardial tissues (by colorimetry), contents of malondialdehyde(MDA) and glutathione (GSH) and activity of superoxide dismutase(SOD) in myocardial tissues (by biochemical method) and expression of glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4), acyl CoA synthase long chain family member 4 (ACSl4) and Nrf2 protein and mRNA in myocardial tissues (by Western blot and fluorescent quantitative polymerase chain reaction). The mitochondrial Flameng score was assessed and recorded. Results:Compared with Sham group, the pathological score, mitochondrial Flameng score and serum cTnI concentrations were significantly increased, the contents of Fe 2+ and MDA in myocardial tissues were increased, the content of GSH and SOD activity were decreased, the expression of GPX4 was down-regulated, and the expression of ACSL4 and Nrf2 was up-regulated in SCI group ( P<0.05). Compared with SCI group, the pathological score, mitochondrial Flameng score and serum cTnI concentration were significantly decreased, the contents of Fe 2+ and MDA in myocardial tissues were decreased, the contents of GSH and SOD activity were increased, the expression of GPX4 and Nrf2 was up-regulated, and the expression of ACSL4 was down-regulated in SCI+ Bai group ( P<0.05). Compared with SCI+ Bai group, the pathological score, mitochondrial Flameng score and serum cTnI concentrations were significantly increased, the contents of Fe 2+ and MDA in myocardial tissues were increased, the content of GSH and SOD activity were decreased, the expression of GPX4 and Nrf2 was down-regulated, and the expression of ACSL4 was up-regulated in SCI+ Bai+ ML385 group ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Baicalein can alleviate acute myocardial injury in rats with high-level SCI, and Nrf2 is involved in this process.
10.Lung protective effect of driving pressure-guided lung protective ventilation strategy under PCV-VG mode in patients undergoing thoracoscopic and laparoscopic radical esophagectomy
Yu MA ; Lin ZHANG ; Jiaqi CHANG ; Lijun WANG ; Qingming BIAN
China Journal of Endoscopy 2025;31(4):56-64
Objective To explore the lung protective effect of pressure controlled ventilation-volume guaranteed(PCV-VG)combined with driving pressure(DP)guided lung protective ventilation strategy in patients undergoing thoracoscopic and laparoscopic radical esophagectomy.Methods 70 patients scheduled for elective thoracoscopic and laparoscopic radical esophagectomy were allocated into two groups using a random number table method:Conventional lung protective ventilation strategy group(group C)and DP guided lung protective ventilation strategy under PCV-VG mode group(group P),35 case in each group.Peak airway pressure(Ppeak),plateau pressure(Pplat),dynamic compliance(Cdyn)and DP were compared between the two groups at 5 minutes after intubation(T1),30 min after pneumoperitoneum established(T2),just prior to one lung ventilation(OLV)(T3),30 min after OLV(T4),60 min after OLV(T5)and 15 min from recovery of two lung ventilation(TLV)(T6).The blood pressure(BP),heart rate(HR),arterial partial pressure of oxygen(PaO2),partial pressure of carbon dioxide in arterial blood(PaCO2)and pH were recorded before anesthesia(T0),T2,T3,T4,T5 and T6 time points.The occurrence of postoperative pulmonary complications(PPCs)also recorded.Results Compared with group C,Ppeak in group P at T1,T2,T4,T5 and T6 time points was significantly decreased,and Cdyn was obviously increased,the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).At the T1,T4,T5 and T6 time points,the DP was lower in group P compared to group C,and Pplat at T6 time point was lower than that in group C,the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).At the time points of T4 and T5,the PaO2 in group P was higher than that in Group C,and the PaCO2 at T6 time point was also higher than that in group C,the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).The comparison of PaCO2 at T0,T2,T3,T4 and T5 time points of the two groups,the difference was not statistically significant(P>0.05).Comparison of pH between the two groups,the difference was not statistically significant at all time points(P>0.05).The systolic blood pressure(SBP)of group P was higher than that of group C at the T4 time point,and the diastolic blood pressure(DBP)was lower than that of group C at T6 time point,and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05);There were no significant differences in SBP and DBP at T0,T2,T3 and T5 time points,and HR at each time point between the two groups(P>0.05).There was no statistically significant difference in the occurrence of PPCs within 7 d after operation between the two groups(P>0.05).Conclusion DP guided lung protective ventilation strategy under PCV-VG mode can improve intraoperative respiratory mechanics,and increase oxygenation during OLV in patients undergoing thoracoscopic and laparoscopic radical esophagectomy,but it does not significantly affect the incidence of PPCs within 7 d after operation.It is worthy clinical significant.

Result Analysis
Print
Save
E-mail