1.Treatment of Allergic Contact Dermatitis Based on the Theory of"Fuqi"
Yaqin LI ; Jinhe WANG ; Ya'ning LI
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University 2024;48(10):1315-1319
[Objective]To explore the pathogenesis and treatment of allergic dermatitis based on the theory of"Fuqi".[Methods]Consulting ancient Chinese medicine books and literature to discuss the theoretical connotation of"Fuqi".Combining the characteristics of allergic dermatitis with the theory of"Fuqi"to analyze the pathogenesis and treatment of allergic dermatitis,and prove it with one medical record.[Results]Allergic contact dermatitis belongs to the category of"lacquer sore"and"peach blossom ringworm"in traditional Chinese medicine.It often aggravates or develops in spring and autumn,and is easy to relapse."Fuqi"refers to a way to maintain the balance of Yin and Yang among the five elements in nature,and is also a mechanism for the human body to regulate the balance of the five elements.Inspired by the theory of"Fuqi",combined with the clinical characteristics of allergic contact dermatitis,the treatment method is discussed.It is considered that the core pathogenesis of the disease is"earth is not enough,wood is partial,and the metal is coming back".And it puts forward the treatment principle of"reinforcing earth and soothing liver,clearing themetal and moistening dryness".Based on this and a large number of clinical practices,the Zhifu Runzao Xiaohong Decoction has achieved good results.In this paper,the medical record was identified as spleen deficiency and liver hyperactivity syndrome.The treatment was to reinforce earth and soothe liver,clear themetal and moister dryness,and the prescription was Zhifu Runzao Xiaohong Decoction.With the addition and subtraction of the syndrome,the effect was remarkable.[Conclusion]The essence of treating allergic dermatitis based on the theory of"Fuqi"is to regulate the balance among the five elements.The clinical application of Zhifu Runzao Xiaohong Decoction is effective and can prevent its recurrence.Treating allergic dermatitis based on the theory of"Fuqi"provides a new idea for the differentiation and treatment of allergic dermatitis.
2.Effect of Longmu Piyan Prescription on Oxidative Stress in Atopic Dermatitis Mice
Mengxi MA ; Siqi WU ; Qingying WANG ; Yaqin LI ; Jinhe WANG ; Na LANG ; Jianxun REN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(5):88-95
ObjectiveThis study observes the intervention effect of Longmu Piyan prescription on oxidative stress in BALB/c mice with atopic dermatitis (AD) induced by 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB) and explores its mechanism. MethodThe AD model was established using the method of DNCB sensitization on the back skin of BALB/c mice. Forty male BALB/c mice were randomly divided into a blank group, a model group, a vitamin C control group (0.5×10-3 mg·kg-1), and a Longmu Piyan prescription group (26 g·kg-1). Except for the blank group, other groups were sensitized with different concentrations of DNCB on the back to induce AD, and the blank group was treated with matrix coating. The gastric administration was started on the seventh day after sensitization with 2% DNCB and on the 24th day after sensitization with 0.2% DNCB continuously for 21 days. The changes in skin lesions of each group were directly observed after the experiment. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to detect the levels of interleukin (IL)-4, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, immunoglobulin E (IgE), and reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the serum of each group. The total antioxidant capacity determination kit-trace method (ABTS method) was used to measure the level of total antioxidant capacity (TAOC) in serum. The Hematoxylin eosin (HE) staining method was used to observe the pathological and morphological changes of the skin lesion site. The immunohistochemical method was used to detect the expression of thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) in the skin lesion site. Western blot was used to detect the expression of filaggrin (FLG) in the dorsal skin lesions. ResultThe results showed that compared with the blank group, the skin lesion score of the model group mice was significantly increased (P<0.01), and HE staining showed characteristic pathological changes of AD in the skin lesion site. At the same time, the expression of TSLP in the skin lesion was significantly increased, and that of FLG was reduced (P<0.05). The levels of TNF-α, IL-4, IgE, and ROS in serum increased, while the activity of TAOC decreased (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the Longmu Piyan prescription group showed a significant decrease in skin lesion scores and a significant improvement in skin lesion pathology. At the same time, the expression of TSLP decreased, and the expression of FLG increased in the skin lesions (P<0.05). In addition, compared with the model group, the serum levels of TNF-α, IL-4, IgE, and ROS also decreased to varying degrees (P<0.05,P<0.01), and TAOC activity increased in the Longmu Piyan prescription group (P<0.01). ConclusionThere is a significant correlation among the degree of oxidative stress, the severity of skin lesions in AD, and the levels of inflammatory cytokines. Longmu Piyandu prescription can improve AD-like skin lesions in BALB/c mice by promoting ROS clearance, enhancing TAOC, and inhibiting oxidative stress, thus protecting the skin barrier and reducing inflammation.
3.Relationship between qi stagnation constitution and anxiety/depression in 10,325 junior high school students,and in which the mediating effect of sleep duration
Mengshu WANG ; Yi LI ; Yun DU ; Jinhe DAI ; Jianghe CHEN ; Miao QU
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;47(10):1457-1465
Objective To explore the mediating effect of sleep duration on the relationship between qi stagnation constitution and anxiety/depression in junior high school students.Methods From March 20 to March 31,2020,a total of 10,325 students from 6 junior high schools in Henan,Liaoning,Shaanxi,Shandong,and Fujian provinces were sampled by cluster sampling.Firstly,the general conditions(age,gender,grade,hometown,whether they are an only child)and sleep duration were collected,and their qi stagnation constitution,depression and anxiety status were evaluated by using the Qi Stagnation Subscale in the"TCM Constitution Classification and Judgment Scale",the Patient Health Questionnaire(PHQ-9)and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder(GAD-7).Secondly,Spearman correlation analysis was used to explore the correlation between qi stagnation constitution,sleep duration,and anxiety/depression.Then,linear regression analysis and mediating effect test were used to explore the relationship between qi stagnation constitution and anxiety/depression in junior high school students,and the mediating effect of sleep duration was analyzed,and the results were verified.Results(ⅰ)The detection rate of anxiety in non-only children was higher than that of only children(x2=11.198,P=0.001);The detection rate of anxiety(x2=106.967,P<0.001)or depression(x2=84.692,P<0.001)was higher among senior students than those in lower grades,while those of girls with anxiety(x2=100.441,P<0.001)or depression(x2=71.418,P<0.001)were higher than those of boys.The detection rates of anxiety(x2=1 092.298,P<0.001)and depression(x2=866.740,P<0.001)in qi stagnation constitution students were higher than those of non-qi stagnation constitution students,and the detection rates of anxiety(x2=1 076.716,P<0.001)and depression(x2=1 099.725,P<0.001)in students whose sleep duration less than 8 h were higher than those of whose sleep duration more than 8 h,and the shorter the sleep duration,the higher the detection rate.(ⅱ)Qi stagnation constitution positively predicted anxiety/depression(β=0.679,P<0.001;β=0.718,P<0.001),and sleep duration had a negative predictive effect on anxiety/depression(β=-0.403,P<0.001;β=-0.439,P<0.001).(ⅲ)Sleep duration played a partial mediating role in the relationship between qi stagnation constitution and anxiety/depression in junior high school students,and the mediating effect accounted for 13.40%and 13.79%of the total effect,respectively.Conclusion Although qi stagnation constitution mainly affects anxiety/depression through direct effect,it can still be partially indirectly realized through the mediating variable of sleep duration,that is,the shorter the sleep duration,the higher the risk of anxiety/depression in junior high school students.Therefore,the mental health problems of junior high school students can be prevented and improved by regulating qi stagnation constitution and ensuring adequate sleep duration.
4.Transarterial chemoembolization combined with immune checkpoint inhibitor and molecular targeted therapy for Child-Pugh grade B hepatocellular carcinoma
Li CHEN ; Daguang WU ; Guangyu ZHU ; Binyan ZHONG ; Jinhe GUO
Journal of Interventional Radiology 2024;33(9):968-973
Objective To explore the clinical efficacy and safety of transarterial chemoembolization(TACE)combined with immune checkpoint inhibitor(ICI)and molecular targeted therapy for Child-Pugh grade B hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).Methods The patients with Child-Pugh grade B HCC,who received TACE combined with ICI and molecular targeted therapy(combination group)or TACE monotherapy(monotherapy group)at the three medical centers including the Affiliated Zhongda Hospital of Southeast University of China between January 2018 and May 2021,were enrolled in this study.The primary outcome was overall survival(OS),and the secondary outcomes included progression-free survival(PFS),objective response rate(ORR),and clinical safety.Results A total of 126 patients were enrolled in this study,including 64 patients in the combination group and 62 patients in the monotherapy group.No statistically significant difference in median OS existed between the combination group and the monotherapy group[17.7 months(95%CI:11.9-29.9 months)vs.13.2 months(95%CI:7.8-19.9 months);P=0.160].In the combination group,the patients having a Child-Pugh score of 7 points obtained a significantly better OS[19.0months(95%CI:13.6-NR)vs.13.2 months(95%CI:8.0-NR),P=0.024].The differences in the median PFS and ORR between the two groups were not statistically significant(P=0.720 and P=0.960 respectively).Grade Ⅲ/Ⅳ adverse events occurred in 19 patients(14.1%)of the combination group and in 6 patients(9.7%)of the monotherapy group.Conclusion In treating patients with Child-Pugh grade B HCC,TACE combined with ICI and molecular targeted therapy does not show a better prognosis than TACE monotherapy,however,the patients having a Child-Pugh score of 7 points in the combination group can have a much better OS.
5.Functional connectivity among insula, sensory and social brain regions in boys with autism spectrum disorder
LI Xiaoxue, ZHAI Jinhe, HAO Haiying, XU Zihan, CAO Xuan, XIA Wei, WANG Jia
Chinese Journal of School Health 2023;44(3):335-338
Objective:
To identify the functional connectivity characteristics of insula, sensory and social related brain regions in boys with autism spectrum disorder(ASD), to explore the central nervous basis of sensory abnormality affecting core symptoms in boys with ASD.
Methods:
Resting state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs fMRI) data were collected from 34 boys with ASD and 29 typical development boys (TD group). Based on functional connectivity analysis, the sensory related brain regions, insula, and social related brain regions were taken as regions of interest to calculate the functional connectivity (FC) level between the regions of interest, the differences between the two groups were compared and the results were corrected by FDR. The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) and Autism Spectrum Quotient-Children s Version (AQ-Child) were used to assess the core phenotypes of boys with ASD.
Results:
Compared with the TD group, the levels of FC between tactile brain regions and insula, olfactory brain regions and insula, auditory brain regions and insula in boys with ASD group were significantly increased. The level of FC between the insula and bilateral amygdala,insula and the medial prefrontal cortex(mPFC) were significantly increased( P <0.05).Pearson correlation analysis showed that the level of FC between auditory brain region(BA42)and left insula in ASD group was negatively correlated with the scores of communication subscale of ADOS( r =-0.44),social interaction subscale of ADOS( r =-0.43), communication & social interaction subscale of ADOS( r =-0.49),attention to details subscale of AQ-Child( r =-0.41). The level of FC between the right insula and right amygdala was positively correlated with the attention switch subscale of AQ-Child( r =0.38), the level of FC between right insula and mPFC was positively correlated with the scores of repetitive behavior subscale of ADOS( r =0.48), the attention switch subscale of AQ-Child( r =0.49), total scale subscale of AQ-Child( r =0.41), total scale of CARS( r =0.41)( P < 0.05 ).
Conclusion
The levels of FC between insula and sensory related, social related brain regions are abnormal in children with ASD, which have significant correlations with clinical symptoms. In depth studies can be conducted to explore underlying neutral mechanisms.
6.Autism spectrum disorder s sensory characteristics and its correlation with core phenotype
ZHAI Jinhe, LI Xiaoxue, XU Zihan, HAO Haiying, XIA Wei, FAN Lili, TENG Wanmeng, WANG Jia
Chinese Journal of School Health 2023;44(3):339-343
Objective:
To explore the differences of sensory manifestations between ASD children and typical development children, and to clarify the characteristics of sensory abnormalities in ASD and their relationship with various clinical symptoms, so as to provide scientific basis for early identification and specific intervention.
Methods:
A total of 265 ASD children who received rehabilitation training in autism rehabilitation institutions in Heilongjiang Province were collected as the case group, and 223 typical development children in ordinary kindergartens and schools in Harbin were taken as the control group. Short Sensory Profile (SSP) was used to evaluate the difference of children s sensory perception level between the two groups, and Social Response Scale (SRS) and Autism Behavior Checklist (ABC) were used to evaluate the severity of symptoms including social disorder of autistic children. The correlation between SSP scores in ASD group and clinical scales was analyzed.
Results:
The comparison of SSP scores between the two groups found that the median scores of all sensory dimensions in ASD group (tactile=33, taste/smell=18, motion sensitivity=13, Low response/sensation seeking=28, auditory filtering=19, low strength=22, visual/auditory=20) were lower than those of the healthy control group( Z =-2.73,-4.36,-3.17,-5.09,-11.00,-10.45,-3.43, P <0.05). The abnormal rate of multisensory score in children in ASD group was 55.1%, and that in control group was 21.2%, with significant difference( χ 2=57.15, P <0.05). Correlation analysis showed that SSP score in ASD group was negatively correlated with all dimensions of SRS, nonverbal communication, and social function of ADI-R scale, ADOS communication and social interaction, and total scores of ABC and CARS( P < 0.05 ).
Conclusion
Children with ASD have atypical sensory experiences, especially in auditory filtering dimension, and the level of atypical sensation is related to the severity of clinical symptoms of autism. In the future clinical diagnosis, treatment and research, it is necessary to strengthen the ability to recognize the sensory symptoms of children with ASD, so as to realize the early diagnosis and intervention.
7.Expressions of OGDHL and AU element-rich RNA-binding protein 1 in non-small cell lung cancer and their correlation with prognosis
Cancer Research and Clinic 2023;35(6):413-418
Objective:To explore the expression of OGDHL and AU element-rich RNA-binding protein 1 (AUF1) in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and their correlation with the prognosis of patients.Methods:The clinical data of 96 patients with NSCLC who were diagnosed and underwent surgical treatment in Guang'an People's Hospital from February 2018 to February 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. The surgically resected NSCLC tissues and the paracancerous tissues (4 cm from the tumor edge) were taken, and the immunohistochemical staining was used to detect the protein expressions of OGDHL and AUF1 in all specimens. The relationship between OGDHL and AUF1 proteins and clinicopathological characteristics of NSCLC was analyzed. The 3-year overall survival (OS) rate of patients with different expressions of OGDHL and AUF1 proteins were compared by using Kaplan-Meier method. Multivariate Cox proportional hazards model was used to explore the influencing factors for the prognosis of NSCLC patients.Results:The high expression rate of OGDHL protein in the cancer tissues of NSCLC patients was lower than that in the paracancerous tissues [32.3% (31/96) vs. 62.5% (60/96), χ2 = 45.21, P < 0.001], and the high expression rate of AUF1 protein was higher than that in the paracancerous tissues [68.8% (66/96) vs. 34.4% (33/96), χ2 = 42.36, P < 0.001]. The high expression rate of OGDHL protein in patients with TNM stage Ⅰ-Ⅱ was higher than that in patients with stage Ⅲ-Ⅳ [39.1% (25/64) vs. 18.8% (6/32)], and the high expression rate of OGDHL protein in patients with lymph node metastasis was lower than that in patients without lymph node metastasis [10.3% (3/29) vs. 41.8% (28/67)] (both P < 0.05). The high expression rate of AUF1 protein in patients with stageⅠ-Ⅱ was lower than that in patients with stage Ⅲ-Ⅳ [59.4% (38/64) vs. 87.5% (28/32)], and the high expression rate of AUF1 protein in patients with lymph node metastasis was higher than that in patients without lymph node metastasis [86.2% (25/29) vs. 61.2% (41/67)] (both P < 0.05). The 3-year OS rate of all NSCLC patients was 62.50%. The 3-year OS rate of patients with high expression of OGDHL protein after surgery was higher than that of patients with low expression of OGDHL protein (80.66% vs. 53.33%, P < 0.05), and the 3-year OS rate of patients with high expression group of AUF1 protein after surgery was lower than that of patients with low expression of AUF1 protein (50.00% vs. 76.52%, P < 0.05). The difference in 3-year OS rate of patients with different TNM stage and lymph node metastasis was statistically significant (both P < 0.05), and the 3-year OS rate of patients with TNM stage Ⅲ-Ⅳ and lymph node metastasis was lower than that of patients with stage Ⅰ-Ⅱ and no lymph node metastasis (both P < 0.05). Low expression of OGDHL ( HR = 3.78, 95% CI 1.72-8.31) and high expression of AUF1 ( HR = 3.67, 95% CI 1.73-7.80) were both independent risk factors for the prognosis of NSCLC patients (both P < 0.001). Conclusions:The expression of OGDHL protein is decreased and the expression of AUF1 protein is increased in NSCLC tissues. The expression levels of OGDHL and AUF1 proteins are related to the prognosis of NSCLC patients.
8.CT-guided percutaneous osteoplasty for the treatment of osteolytic metastases of the pelvis
Yong LIU ; Shicheng HE ; Haidong ZHU ; Wen FANG ; Ruijie DU ; Jinhe GUO ; Guangyu ZHU ; Li CHEN ; Gaojun TENG
Journal of Interventional Radiology 2023;32(12):1197-1201
Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of CT-guided percutaneous osteoplasty(POP)in the treatment of osteolytic metastases of the pelvis.Methods The clinical data of a total of 40 patients with pelvic osteolytic metastases,who received CT-guided POP at the Affiliated Zhongda Hospital of Southeast University between October 2011 and December 2021,were collected.Visual analogue scale(VAS)score was used to evaluate the clinical pain relief degree at one week,one month,3 months,6 months and 12 months after POP,and the joint function and the used dose of analgesic drugs were recorded.The preoperative and the postoperative 3-month,6-month and 12-month extents of the pelvic tumor destruction were compared.Based on the progression of local lesions within 12 months of follow-up,the patients were divided into controlled group and progression group.The proportion of using systemic anti-tumor therapy,the size of lesion,the amount of bone cement injected,and the cement filling ratio were compared between the two groups.Results Successful surgical procedure was accomplished for 57 lesions in 40 patients.The mean amount of bone cement injected was(4.56±2.25)mUpoint.In the 40 patients,the preoperative and the postoperative one-week,one-month and 3-month VAS score were(8.00±0.85)points,(2.05±0.96)points,(2.08±0.94)points and(2.18±0.84)points respectively,the difference in VAS score between preoperative value and postoperative one-week value was statistically significant(P<0.01).In 37 patients,the postoperative 6-month VAS score was(2.35±0.54)points;and in 28 patients,the postoperative 12-month VAS score was(2.43±0.79)points.The differences in VAS score between postoperative one-week value and postoperative one-month,3-month,6-month,and 12-month values were not statistically significant(all P>0.05),while the differences in VAS score between preoperative value and postoperative values were statistically significant(F=316.3,P<0.01).The postoperative 3-month,6-month,and 12-month local control rates were 96.49%,85.19%,and 78.12%respectively,the differences between each other among the above three values were statistically significant(P=0.026).No statistically significant differences in the proportion of using systemic anti-tumor therapy,the lesion size and the amount of bone cement injected existed between the controlled group and the progression group(all P>0.05).The cement filling ratio in the controlled group and the progression group was(81.26±9.17)%and(68.40±12.98)%respectively,and the difference between the two groups was statistically significant(P<0.01).Conclusion For the treatment of pelvic metastases,CT-guided POP is clinically safe and effective.The injected bone cement can control the progression of local lesions for a longer time.(J Intervent Radiol,2023,32:1197-1201)
9.Randomized, Double-blind, Single-simulation, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter Clinical Trial of An'erning Granules in Reducing Use of Antibiotics for Children's Community-acquired Pneumonia
Ruili WEI ; Jian LYU ; Xinmin LI ; Farong YUAN ; Lianxin WANG ; Liqun WU ; Ying DING ; Mengqing WANG ; Baoqing ZHANG ; Zheng XUE ; Yongsheng XU ; Jingxiao ZHANG ; Yanming XIE
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2022;28(19):105-114
ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy and safety of An'erning granules in the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia in children. MethodA randomized, double-blind, single-simulation, placebo-controlled trial was designed in this study. The children were randomly assigned into an observation group (An'erning granules combined with ceftriaxone sodium) and a control group (An'erning granules placebo combined with ceftriaxone sodium) according to the ratio of 2∶1. The disease cure rate was taken as the main indicator of efficacy, and the safety of An'erning granules was observed. ResultA total of 206 children (137 in the observation group and 69 in the control group) were included in this study. Before treatment, the age, sex, body height, body weight, diagnosis time of pneumonia, and symptom and sign scores had no significant differences between the two groups. After 8 days of continuous medication, the observation group[70.80%(97/137)] had higher cure rate than the control group[56.52%(39/69)](χ2=4.17,P<0.05) and total effective rate of chest X-ray [97.98%(97/99)] than the control group[86.27%(44/51)] (χ2=12.98,P<0.01). The observation group was superior to the control group in the alleviation of TCM syndrome under the condition of 0-3 g dose stratification on day 3 of medication (P<0.01). The recovery time, time to complete fever abatement, time to fever abatement and expectoration alleviation, rate of conversion to severe case, and reduction in the frequency of antibiotic use showed no significant differences between the two groups. In terms of safety, 13 and 7 adverse events occurred in the observation group and control group, respectively, which were relieved or disappeared after drug withdrawal or symptomatic treatment and showed no significant difference between the two groups. ConclusionIntravenous drip of ceftriaxone sodium combined with An'erning granules is effective in the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia in children. It can accelerate the absorption of pulmonary inflammation, alleviate the clinical symptoms in a short time for young children or the children with mild symptoms, and is safe in clinical application.
10.Connectivity between visual brain regions and whole brain among children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder
WANG Xiaomin, ZHAI Jinhe, REN Xiyun, XIA Wei, ZHANG Bishan, LI Yutong, LI Xiaoxue, WANG Jia
Chinese Journal of School Health 2021;42(2):253-256
Objective:
To explore the functional connectivity between the visual brain regions and whole brain in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at resting state, and to further analyze the correlation with their clinical manifestations.
Methods:
The functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data of 34 boys with ASD enrolled from ASD designated rehabilitation institutions and 29 healthy boys enrolled from several kindergartens in Heilongjiang were collected. Based on the resting-state functional connectivity magnetic resonance imaging (rs-fc MRI) analysis, the BA17 of the primary visual brain region and the BA18/19 of the higher visual brain region were taken as the regions of interest (ROI) to calculate the functional connectivity level between the visual brain regions and whole brain, and the differences between the two groups were compared. Multiple developmental scales were used to evaluate the behavior of ASD children, and Pearson correlation analysis was used to explore the relationship between functional connection strength and autistic behavior.
Results:
The ASD group had decreased positive connectivity between BA17 and the right fusiform gyrus (FFG), and was negatively correlated with social interaction of ADI-R and the total scores of CARS (r=-0.41, -0.48, P<0.05); ASD group had decreased positive connectivity between BA17 and the left FFG, there was a negative correlation with social motivation of SRS (r=-0.43, P<0.05); ASD group had decreased positive connectivity between BA17 and the left posterior cingulate gyrus (PCG). Children with ASD had decreased positive connectivity between BA18/19 and left calcarine fissure and surrounding cortex (CAL), which was positively correlated with attention conversion of AQ, total scores of CARS (r=0.43, 0.40, P<0.05), and the children with ASD had deceased positive connectivity between BA18/19 and right precuneus (PCUN).
Conclusion
In resting state, the functional connectivity of primary and higher visual brain regions and whole brain of ASD children is different from that in healthy children, and there is a significant correlation between abnormal level and autistic behaviors.


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