1.Uncariae Ramulus Cum Uncis and Its Active Components in Treatment of Tourette Syndrome: A Review
Jiayu WANG ; Pan ZHENG ; Shaoyu LI ; Feng CHEN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(8):337-346
Tourette syndrome (TS) is a highly prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder in children, clinically characterized primarily by motor and/or vocal tics. Its pathogenesis is associated with hyperactivity of the dopaminergic system in the basal ganglia, and current medical treatments are limited by adverse reactions and unsatisfactory efficacy. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), TS is classified under categories such as "liver wind" and "convulsions", and is considered to be closely related to liver dysregulation. Uncariae Ramulus Cum Uncis (URCU) is a commonly used wind-dispelling herb. URCU has a clearly defined origin and a rich chemical composition, with alkaloids as its major active constituents, including rhynchophylline and isorhynchophylline. Its plasma components include multiple prototype alkaloids, which exhibit metabolic differences and phenomena such as enterohepatic circulation. Its brain-entering components possess blood-brain barrier permeability, and their distribution is associated with pharmacological effects. In recent years, increasing numbers of studies have focused on the pharmacological effects and mechanisms of the active components of URCU in the treatment of TS. This article systematically reviews the mechanisms by which URCU and its main active constituents exert therapeutic effects on TS from the following aspects: regulation of monoamine and amino acid neurotransmitters to improve neurotransmitter system imbalance, neuroprotection and intervention in neuroinflammation-related pathways; antioxidant effects through activation of antioxidant signaling pathways, and immunomodulatory functions influencing immune cells and the gut microbiota. In addition, the clinical application of compound formulas containing URCU in the treatment of TS is summarized, with the aim of providing new perspectives for further research on the pharmacological mechanisms of URCU and the treatment of TS.
2.Uncariae Ramulus Cum Uncis and Its Active Components in Treatment of Tourette Syndrome: A Review
Jiayu WANG ; Pan ZHENG ; Shaoyu LI ; Feng CHEN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(8):337-346
Tourette syndrome (TS) is a highly prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder in children, clinically characterized primarily by motor and/or vocal tics. Its pathogenesis is associated with hyperactivity of the dopaminergic system in the basal ganglia, and current medical treatments are limited by adverse reactions and unsatisfactory efficacy. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), TS is classified under categories such as "liver wind" and "convulsions", and is considered to be closely related to liver dysregulation. Uncariae Ramulus Cum Uncis (URCU) is a commonly used wind-dispelling herb. URCU has a clearly defined origin and a rich chemical composition, with alkaloids as its major active constituents, including rhynchophylline and isorhynchophylline. Its plasma components include multiple prototype alkaloids, which exhibit metabolic differences and phenomena such as enterohepatic circulation. Its brain-entering components possess blood-brain barrier permeability, and their distribution is associated with pharmacological effects. In recent years, increasing numbers of studies have focused on the pharmacological effects and mechanisms of the active components of URCU in the treatment of TS. This article systematically reviews the mechanisms by which URCU and its main active constituents exert therapeutic effects on TS from the following aspects: regulation of monoamine and amino acid neurotransmitters to improve neurotransmitter system imbalance, neuroprotection and intervention in neuroinflammation-related pathways; antioxidant effects through activation of antioxidant signaling pathways, and immunomodulatory functions influencing immune cells and the gut microbiota. In addition, the clinical application of compound formulas containing URCU in the treatment of TS is summarized, with the aim of providing new perspectives for further research on the pharmacological mechanisms of URCU and the treatment of TS.
3.Interpretation of advances in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer at the 2025 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC)
Bo BAO ; Jiayu LU ; Wen LIU ; Xuxu ZHANG ; Jiahe LI ; Jipeng ZHANG ; Wei LI ; Qiang LU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2026;33(02):218-230
The 26th World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) was held in Barcelona during September 6-9, 2025. As the world's largest and most influential academic meeting in the field of lung cancer, this year's congress unveiled long-term follow-up data from several pivotal studies and significant advances in novel therapeutic strategies. In the realm of targeted therapy, a next-generation combination strategy has been established as the new standard of care for the first-line treatment of patients with advanced epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-mutant non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), demonstrating a significant improvement in overall survival. In immunotherapy, novel combination regimens have not only addressed the therapeutic challenge of acquired resistance to EGFR targeted therapies, but also shown clear long-term survival benefits in both the perioperative and locally advanced settings. These findings pave the way for shifting the treatment paradigm to earlier stages for patients with NSCLC. Antibody-drug conjugates have made remarkable strides in this field. They have shown outstanding efficacy in patients with specific resistance mutations and those with brain metastases, and have also demonstrated immense potential in treating patients with HER2-aberrant lung cancer and broader NSCLC populations. This offers new therapeutic options for patients with refractory lung cancer.However, significant challenges remain, including the heterogeneity of resistance mechanisms, the selection of optimal treatment regimens, and management strategies for special populations. Future research should focus on identifying novel precision biomarkers and optimizing therapeutic strategies to ultimately improve clinical outcomes for all patients with lung cancer.
4.Analysis of factors influencing immune checkpoint inhibitor-related thyroid adverse reactions
Jiayu LI ; Qianqian ZHANG ; Meng HOU ; Siqi ZHANG ; Keke WANG
China Pharmacy 2025;36(3):341-345
OBJECTIVE To provide reference for rational clinical use of immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI). METHODS Electronic medical record information of patients who received ICI treatment from January 1st 2020 to December 31st 2023 at a certain hospital was collected. Patients were divided into thyroid immune-related adverse event (irAE) group (subdivided into clinical hypothyroidism, clinical hyperthyroidism, subclinical hypothyroidism, and subclinical hyperthyroidism subgroups) and non- thyroid irAE group based on whether they experienced immune-induced thyroid irAE. Univariate and multivariate Logistic regression analyses were employed to analyze the influencing factors of ICI-related thyroid adverse events. RESULTS A total of 382 patients who received ICI treatment were included, with 137 cases in the thyroid irAE group (accounting for 35.9%) and 245 cases in the non-thyroid irAE group (accounting for 64.1%). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis, following univariate screening, revealed that ICI combined with radiotherapy was positively associated with the occurrence of thyroid irAE [odds ratio (OR)=2.157, 95% confidence interval (CI) (1.144, 4.066), P<0.05], while lung squamous cell carcinoma was negatively associated with the occurrence of thyroid irAE [OR=0.600, 95%CI (0.369, 0.975), P<0.05]. Among various thyroid irAE, nasopharyngeal malignancy was positively associated with the occurrence of immune-related clinical hyperthyroidism [OR=4.678, 95%CI (1.149, 19.042), P<0.05]; ICI combined with radiotherapy [OR=2.622, 95%CI (1.227, 5.603), P<0.05] and lung adenocarcinoma [OR=2.013, 95%CI (1.078, 3.759), P<0.05] were positively associated with the occurrence of immune-related subclinical hyperthyroidism. Age was negatively associated with the occurrence of immune-related clinical hypothyroidism [OR=0.944, 95%CI (0.896, 0.995), P<0.05]; age [OR=0.963, 95%CI (0.932, 0.994), P<0.05] and ICI combined with chemotherapy [OR=0.332, 95%CI (0.137, 0.802), P<0.05] were negatively associated with the occurrence of immune-related subclinical hypothyroidism. CONCLUSIONS Among patients receiving ICI treatment, younger patients are more prone to thyroid irAE. Patients receiving ICI combined with chemotherapy are less likely to experience subclinical hypothyroidism, while ICI combined with radiotherapy significantly increases the risk of thyroid adverse events.
5.POEMS syndrome with hepatosplenomegaly as the initial manifestation: A report of two cases
Ye ZHANG ; Wenqing WANG ; Jing LI ; Qianrong BAI ; Jiayu LI ; Yan CHENG ; Miaomiao FANG ; Nana GAO ; Changxing HUANG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(1):127-132
POEMS syndrome is a rare condition associated with plasma cell disorders, and it often involves multiple systems and has diverse clinical manifestations. This article reports two cases of POEMS syndrome with hepatosplenomegaly as the initial manifestation. During the course of the disease, the patients presented with lower limb weakness, hepatosplenomegaly, lymph node enlargement, ascites, hypothyroidism, positive M protein, and skin hyperpigmentation, and 18F-FDG PET-CT imaging revealed bone lesions mainly characterized by osteolytic changes and plasma cell tumors. There was an increase in the serum level of vascular endothelial growth factor. The patients were finally diagnosed with POEMS syndrome, and the symptoms were relieved after immunomodulatory treatment.
6.Interpretation of perioperative immunotherapy for lung cancer in 2024 WCLC/ESMO
Jiahe LI ; Xiaopeng REN ; Jiayu LU ; Chenyuan ZHANG ; Ruitao FAN ; Xuxu ZHANG ; Xinyao XU ; Guizhen LI ; Jipeng ZHANG ; Wei LI ; Qiang LU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2025;32(03):300-307
The 2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) and the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Annual Meeting, two of the most prestigious events in oncology, have concluded sequentially. As the most authoritative annual gatherings in lung cancer and the entire oncology field, the WCLC and ESMO conferences brought together top oncology experts and scientists from around the world to share, discuss, and publish the latest cutting-edge advancements in oncology. In both conferences, lung cancer immunotherapy remained a hot topic of considerable interest. This article aims to summarize and discuss the important research progress on perioperative immunotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer reported at the two conferences.
7.Manufacture and mechanical property on zirconia abutments with a titanium base in dental implant restoration
Huan WANG ; Jing LU ; Ying LI ; Maohua MENG ; Jiayu SHU ; Yuncai LUO ; Wenjie LI ; Qiang DONG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(10):2171-2177
BACKGROUND:With the development of computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing technology,zirconia abutments with a titanium base are widely used in clinic due to its good application advantages,but there are still some problems and a lack of consensus design standards. OBJECTIVE:To review the fabrication methods of Ti-base zirconia abutment,and the effect of abutment connection,emergence design,abutment angle,and bonding on mechanical properties of Ti-base zirconia abutment. METHODS:Relevant literature published from 2010 to 2023 was searched in CNKI and PubMed databases with the search terms"zirconia abutment,titanium base"in Chinese and English,respectively.The search time limit was extended for some classical literature.The relevant literature was obtained through inclusion and exclusion criteria,and 57 eligible documents were included for review. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:It is recommended that clinicians try to select antirotational titanium bases or rotational titanium bases with a Morse taper connection.Implants should be placed in the correct axial angulation of not more than 15° or with an inclination to the palatal side when using angled zirconia abutments.When a≥30° labial inclination is followed for implant placement,the bite force must be decreased effectively to reduce the risk of mechanical and biological complications of implants,abutments,and prostheses.Ti-base zirconia abutments with a higher gingival height should be selected,and its restorative angle should not exceed 40°.Multilink Hybrid Abutment could be the first choice for extraoral bonding of zirconia abutment to titanium bases.
8.Association between sleep quality and dry eye symptoms among adolescents
XIE Jiayu, LI Danlin, DONG Xingxuan, KAI Jiayan, LI Juan,WU Yibo, PAN Chenwei
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(2):276-279
Objective:
To explore the association between sleep quality and dry eye symptoms in adolescents,so as to provide the evidence for reducing the prevalence of dry eye symptoms.
Methods:
The study population was adolescents aged 12-24 years from the Psychology and Behavior Investigation of Chinese Residents (PBICR) survey, which was conducted from 20 June to 31 August 2022. A stratified random sampling and quota sampling method was used to select 6 456 adolescents within mainland China. The Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) and Brief version of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (B-PSQI) were used to assess dry eye symptoms and sleep quality. Multiple Logistic regression model was used to explore the relationship between sleep quality and dry eye symptoms in adolescents. The influence of gender on the association was explored by using interaction terms.
Results:
A total of 2 815 adolescents reported having dry eye symptoms, with a prevalence of 43.6%. Logistic regression analysis results showed an increased risk of exacerbation of dry eye symptoms in adolescents with poor sleep quality. The OR (95% CI ) for mild, moderate, and severe dry eye symptoms groups were 1.39(1.16-1.67), 1.52(1.28-1.81), and 2.35(2.02-2.72), respectively, compared with the ocularly normal group ( P <0.05). There was a significant interaction between sleep quality and gender on dry eye symptoms in adolescents ( P <0.01).
Conclusions
Sleep quality is associated with dry eye symptoms in adolescents, and those with poor sleep quality have a higher risk of dry eye symptoms. The effect of sleep quality on dry eye symptoms is greater in boys.
9.A whole genome analysis of two coxsackievirus A2 strains isolated from patients with herpetic angina in Shanghai
Jingyi ZHANG ; Jiayu WANG ; Run LI ; Fanghao FANG ; Wencheng WU ; Wanju ZHANG ; Min CHEN ; Xin CHEN ; Zheng TENG
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;37(3):215-221
ObjectiveTo understand the whole genome characteristics and the information for genetic evolution in the two coxsackievirus A2 (CVA2) strains isolated from patients with herpangina in Shanghai, and to provide a scientific basis for the prevention and treatment of herpetic angina. MethodsTwo CAV2 strains isolated from patients with herpetic angina in Shanghai were performed whole genome sequencing and analysis for phylogenetics, nucleotide homology, and evolution. ResultsA phylogenetic analysis of the VP1 region revealed that the two Shanghai strains both belonged to CVA2 genotype D, with the highest homology to OL357660, a strain from Yunnan. The average nucleotide identity (ANI) of the whole genome between the two Shanghai strains was 98.88%, and the ANI of the whole genome comparisons to other CVA2 genotype D strains and CVA2 genotypes A-C strains ranged from 84.64% to 97.42% and from 79.21% to 84.20%, respectively. The two Shanghai strains had low homology in the 3D region compared to the existing CVA2 strains. The phylogenetic analysis and sliding window nucleotide similarity analysis indicated that the two Shanghai strains and the Yunnan OL357660 strain might constitute a new genetic lineage. ConclusionThe two CVA2 strains isolated for the first time in Shanghai are assigned to genotype D (GenBank: PQ130039 and PQ130040), which is identical to the existing subtype prevalent in China. As represented by the Shanghai strains, a new CVA2 genetic lineage is been identified. This study has enriched the data on genetic evolution and genetic variation of CVA2 in Shanghai, indicating the requirement to strengthen surveillance for the epidemiological pattern of CVA2.
10.Effect of Video-based Educational Intervention Combined with Maternal Presence on Perioperative Adverse Outcomes in Preschool Children under General Anesthesia
Jiayu TAN ; Fengqiu GONG ; Wenqi HUANG ; Xia FENG ; Qiongfang ZHU ; Yubo KANG ; Wenyan WU ; Xiuhong LI
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2025;46(3):519-527
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of video-based educational intervention combined with maternal presence on perioperative adverse outcomes in preschool children undergoing general anesthesia, including cooperation in anesthesia induction, perioperative anxiety, pain and agitation during recovery. MethodsA total of 300 preschool children scheduled for general anesthesia in our hospital from June to December 2023 were randomly assigned to control group (n=150) and intervention group (n=150). The control group received routine recovery care. For the intervention group, in addition to routine recovery care, a preoperative visit was scheduled one day before surgery. During this visit, mothers were guided to watch anesthesia videos with their children. During the waiting period in the operating room and 30 minutes after awakening, the mothers were guided to accompany the children for more than 30 minutes. Recovery conditions were recorded using the surgical anesthesia information system, and the children’s anesthetic induction compliance, perioperative anxiety, pain, and agitation were evaluated and recorded using the modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale (m-YPAS), the Induction Compliance Scale (ICC), the Children’s Pain Behavior Scale (FLACC), and the Pediatric Agitation and Emergence Delirium Scale (PAED). ResultsOn the preoperative visit day, there were no statistically significant differences in baseline data between the two groups (P > 0.05). For perioperative anxiety, the m-YPAS scores of the intervention group were significantly lower than those of the control group, both when entering the operating room waiting area (35.27±6.48 vs. 41.79±6.68, P < 0.05) and 30 minutes after postoperative recovery (20.13±7.05 vs. 35.75±9.51, P < 0.05). In terms of anesthesia induction cooperation, the ICC scores of the intervention group were significantly lower than those of the control group (1.84±0.95 vs. 3.17±0.62, P < 0.05), and the proportion of good induction cooperation was significantly higher than that of the control group (24.00% vs. 12.67%, P < 0.05). There was no significant difference in awakening duration between the two groups, but the intervention group had a significantly shorter length of stay in the post-anesthesia care unit than the control group (0.90±0.29 hours vs. 1.29±0.42 hours, P < 0.001). For perioperative agitation, the PAED scores of the intervention group were significantly lower than those of the control group (entering in the operating room waiting area: 8.5 vs. 9.2, P < 0.05; 30 minutes after postoperative recovery: 4.2 vs. 7.8, P < 0.05). In terms of pain scores, the FLACC scores of the intervention group were also significantly lower than those of the control group, both when entering the operating room waiting area ( 5.3 vs. 6.7, P < 0.05; 30 minutes after postoperative recovery: 2.1 vs. 4.9, P < 0.05). ConclusionsVideo-based educational intervention combined with maternal presence reduces the perioperative anxiety, pain and agitation of preschool children undergoing general anesthesia, and improved the compliance of anesthesia induction. It is recommended to promote this intervention measure in clinical practice.


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