1.Treatment of Recurrent Pediatric Cough and Asthma Based on the Theory of "Mutual Dependence of Ascending and Descending" from the Perspectives of Deficiency,Phlegm,and Blood Stasis
Yu LIU ; Ying DING ; Yongbin YAN ; Xuran GUO ; Linlin LIU
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(9):963-967
Guided by the theory of "mutual dependence of ascending and descending", recurrent pediatric cough and asthma are considered to result from the imbalance of the ascending and descending of zang-fu organ qi, which is closely associated with deficiency, phlegm, and blood stasis. In clinical practice, the disease is treated based on differentiation during the initial stage, progression stage, and stable stage. In the initial stage, the pathogenesis is attributed to lung deficiency complicated by external pathogens and liver qi rising to attack the lung; the treatment should focus on restraining the lung and calming the liver, using the self-formulated Longchai Yuchuan Fomulation (龙柴愈喘方). During the progression stage, the disorder is due to the spleen failing to ascend clear qi and the kidney failing to grasp qi, leading to phlegm formation from deficiency; treatment should focus on tonifying spleen yang, supplementing kidney qi, and resolving phlegm and fluid retention, using a modified combination of Linggui Zhugan Decoction (苓桂术甘汤) and Jinkui Shenqi Pill (金匮肾气丸). In the stable stage, qi deficiency leads to poor consolidation, with phlegm turbidity and blood stasis; the treatment should aim at tonifying qi, transforming phlegm, and dispelling blood stasis, using a modified version of Guizhi Fuling Pill (桂枝茯苓丸).
2.Exploration on the Approach to Syndrome Differentiation and Treatment of Pediatric Infectious Mononucleosis Based on the "Sweat Pore-Qi and Liquid-Collaterals" Theory
Linlin LIU ; Ying DING ; Yongbin YAN ; Yinglin DUAN ; Yu LIU
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(16):1668-1671
Based on the "sweat pore-qi and liquid-collaterals" theory, it is considered that the core pathogenesis of pediatric infectious mononucleosis lies in the obstruction of sweat pores, the failure of qi and liquid to disperse, and damage to the collaterals due to pathogenic toxins. Accordingly, the treatment principles proposed include unblocking the sweat pores, regulating qi and liquid, and smoothing the collaterals. In clinical practice, treatment is differentiated according to stages: initial, acute, and late stages. In the initial stage, invasion of warm pathogenic toxins into the lung defense leads to obstruction of the sweat pores, which should be treated by unblocking the sweat pores and expelling pathogens outward. In the acute stage, the obstruction of the sweat pores worsens, leading to the failure of qi and liquid dispersal, resulting in intense heat toxins with accumulation of dampness, phlegm, and blood stasis, which should be treated by promoting qi movement, resolving dampness and phlegm, clearing heat, detoxifying, and dispersing stasis to regulate qi and liquid. In the late stage, residual pathogens remain, with qi and yin deficiency and unsmooth collaterals, which should be treated by unblocking the collaterals, dissipating nodules, tonifying qi, and nourishing yin to smooth the collaterals. This approach may provide new insights for the clinical treatment of pediatric infectious mononucleosis.
3.Breastfeeding counselling ability of obstetric nurses based on two-way perspective: a qualitative study
Ran SONG ; Yafang DENG ; Liping WU ; Linlin CAO ; Hong ZHAO ; Rui YU
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(11):1457-1463
Objective:To gain a deeper understanding of the cognitive differences between lactating women and obstetric nurses regarding their breastfeeding counselling abilities.Methods:This study was a descriptive phenomenology qualitative study. From October 2021 to June 2022, purposive sampling was used to select 11 lactating women who received breastfeeding counselling and 13 obstetric nurses who provided breastfeeding counselling services in Department of Obstetrics at Peking Union Medical College Hospital for semi-structured interviews. Giorgi analysis method was used to extract and analyze data.Results:The cognitive differences between lactating women and obstetric nurses regarding breastfeeding counselling abilities were mainly manifested in four aspects, namely breastfeeding knowledge and skills, counselling practice ability, improving counselling ability, and personality traits.Conclusions:Lactating women and obstetric nurses have cognitive differences in breastfeeding counselling abilities. Obstetric nurses should improve their breastfeeding counselling skills based on the needs of lactating women and provide personalized breastfeeding counselling services.
4.Research progress on frailty assessment in elderly patients undergoing arthroplasty
Mengwei XIAO ; Ruiling LI ; Linlin HOU ; Yu WANG ; Kexin WANG ; Qiuhuan JIANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(26):3631-3636
Frailty in elderly patients undergoing arthroplasty increases the risk of postoperative complications, prolongs hospital stays, delays the rehabilitation process, and aggravates the economic burden. Frailty is a dynamic condition, and early detection and effective intervention can delay its progression. Therefore, early assessment of frailty status in patients is necessary. Currently, there are numerous frailty assessment tools, but the selection of these tools lacks a solid basis. This paper reviews the impact of frailty on the physical condition of elderly arthroplasty patients, as well as the content, application, advantages, and limitations of existing frailty assessment tools at home and abroad. Furthermore, it summarizes the problems in the process of frailty assessment and puts forward prospects, aiming to provide reference for the identification and assessment of frailty in elderly arthroplasty patients in the future.
5.Whole-genome sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 variants isolated from imported cases in Sichuan Province from December 2022 to January 2023
Huiping YANG ; Yan PAN ; Lyubo TIAN ; Yu KUANG ; Lei ZHANG ; Lihui WANG ; Linlin ZHOU ; Ming PAN
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2024;44(7):601-607
Objective:To analyze the distribution and genomic characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 variants isolated from imported cases of COVID-19 in Sichuan Province from December 2022 to January 2023.Methods:This study selected 108 nasal and throat swab samples with fluorescence threshold (Ct)≤32 that were collected from imported COVID-19 cases in Sichuan Province from December 2022 to January 2023. Targeted amplification and Illumina NextSeq? 2000 system were used for whole-genome sequencing. Nextclade and Pangolin online platforms were used to determine the virus genotypes and analyze the mutation loci. A phylogenetic tree was constructed using maximum likelihood.Results:A total of 55 SARS-CoV-2 whole genome sequences with coverage of >95% were obtained, and all of the strains were Omicron variants. Compared with the sequence of reference strain Wuhan-Hu-1, the median number of nucleotide mutation sites of 21L, 22B, 22D, 22E, and 22F genotypes were 93, 75, 92, 78, and 92, and the median number of amino acid mutation sites were 68, 53, 68, 69, and 65, respectively. From December 2022 to January 2023, the predominant circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants from imported cases in Sichuan Province were BA.5.2 (10.91%, 6/55), XBB.1.1 (9.10%, 5/55), BF.7.14 (7.23%, 4/55), and BQ.1.1 (7.23%, 4/55).Conclusions:The distribution of SARS-CoV-2 variants can reflect the global epidemic trend to a certain extent. However, it is different from the distribution of local circulating variants in the Chinese mainland. The XXB variants with transmission advantages can be detected in large numbers of inbound travelers before becoming the predominant circulating strains in the Chinese mainland.
6.Clinical application study of clot waveform analysis of activated partial thromboplastin time in discriminating between hemophilia A and lupus anticoagulant-positive patients
Liye HAN ; Hong ZHAI ; Wei XU ; Qiuyang YU ; Linlin QU ; Jing HUANG ; Beiying AN
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2024;47(8):920-926
Objective:Clot waveform analysis (CWA) of activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) was used to rapidly identify patients with hemophilia A (HA) and lupus anticoagulant (LA) positive, and to explore the diagnostic efficacy of APTT-CWA in HA and LA-positive patients.Methods:From July 25, 2022, to December 28, 2023, 145 patients with APTT prolongation were admitted to the First Hospital of Jilin University. This group comprised 106 males and 39 females, with an average age of (29.3±15.8) years, among whom there were 94 clinically confirmed HA cases and 51 LA-positive cases. The retrospective analysis employed the Mann-Whitney U test to compare APTT results and CWA parameters between HA patients and LA-positive individuals.CWA parameters including the first derivative of maximum reaction velocity (|min1|), the second derivative of maximum acceleration (|min2|), and maximum deceleration (|max2|) were investigated. Patients were classified based on the duration of APTT prolongation into mild (33 s
7.LINC00626 promotes the malignant process of colorectal cancer metastasis through the JAK1/STAT3/KHSRP axis
Yanyan YU ; Xia KANG ; Linlin FAN ; Haifeng ZHANG ; Xiaolong WANG ; Haitao WEI ; Li LI
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2024;40(12):1643-1650
Objective To examine the regulation of malignant progression of colorectal cancer by LINC00626 via the JAK1/STAT3/KHSRP signaling axis and its molecular mechanism.Methods 96 individuals diagnosed with colorectal cancer at our hospital during June 11,2021 and June 11,2023 were chosen as research subjects,and their cancerous tissue and nearby normal tissue were collected.Cultivate colorectal cancer cell lines(SW620,HCT116,HT29,DLD-1,LOVO,Caco-2)and normal colorectal cells(NCM460)in vitro,and detect the expression of LINC00626 and KHSRP in colorectal cancer tissue and cell lines using qRT-PCR.Screening out cell lines infected with lentivirus,SW620 and HCT116 cell lines were transfected with knockdown lentivirus and its control,while HT29 and DLD-1 cell lines were transfected with overexpressing lentivirus and its control,respectively.Select stable transfected cell lines for cell function experiments to detect proliferation,migration,and invasion abilities.Detection of the effect of LINC00626 on the growth and migration of colorectal cancer tumors in live mouse experiments.The expression level of KHSRP protein in stable labeled cells was determined using a western blot analysis.Rescue experimental research on the regulatory relationship between LINC00626 and KHSRP.Results qRT-PCR showed low expression of LINC00626 and high expression of KHSRP in colorectal cancer tissues and cell lines.Cell function experiments showed that compared with the sh-NC group,the sh-LINC00626 group promoted cell proliferation,migration,and invasion in SW620 and HCT116 cells,while the overexpression group showed the opposite.Cell rescue experiments showed that,LINC00626+KHSRP significantly reversed the promotion effects of knocking down LINC00626 on cell proliferation,migration,and invasion.In the nude mouse experiment,com-pared with the sh-NC group,the sh-LINC00626 group showed a significant increase in tumor volume and weight,cell proliferation rate,and the number of lung metastases from colorectal cancer in the nude mice;Overexpression results in the opposite.The signal pathway experiment revealed that relative to the sh-NC group,the expression levels of JAK1 and STAT3 mRNA in the sh-LINC00626 group were significantly increased,whereas the results in the overexpression group were the opposite.Conclusion LINC00626 suppression the malignant progression of colorec-tal cancer metastasis through the JAK1/STAT3/KHSRP signaling axis.
8.Analysis on the Management Policies of the Second Catalog of Key Monitoring and Rational Use Drug
Wenxi HE ; Dong LIU ; Airong YU ; Linlin ZHAO
Herald of Medicine 2024;43(7):1170-1176
Objective To evaluate the second catalog of the key monitoring and rational use drugs(KMRUD),and to provide a reference framework for medical institutions to develop their own KMRUD catalogs and management policies.Methods A comprehensive search on official websites of national and provincial health administrative departments was conducted using the keywords"key monitoring","rational drug use",and"the second catalog".Announced catalogs and related policy documents pertaining to KMRUD use were collected and systematically organized.Comparative analyses were performed between the national KMRUD catalogs of the first and second batches,as well as between the second batch of provincial KMRUD catalogs and the national standard.Additionally,the adoption and variation of national KMRUD drug management policies across provinces,as well as the uniformity and divergence of provincial KMRUD management policies,were examined.Results The second national KMRUD catalog maintained 7 drug varieties from the first batch,eliminated 13,and introduced 23 new varieties.Of the 24 surveyed provinces,9 modified their provincial catalogs relative to the national second batch KMRUD catalog,resulting in alterations to 66 drug varieties within 10 Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical(ATC)classes,primarily systemic anti-infectives.Several provinces,including Xinjiang,Inner Mongolia,Liaoning,Shanghai,and Qinghai,implemented additional management measures such as the establishment of clinical application guidelines and the clarification of application conditions and principles.Moreover,provinces like Inner Mongolia,Shandong,Jilin,and Heilongjiang expanded their KMRUD management toolbox by developing drug monitoring indicators.The revision of inclusion rules from the first to the second KMRUD catalog has led to the incorporation of numerous essential clinical drugs.The prior protocol of medical institutions excluding drugs unilaterally is no longer viable,as it may disrupt the standard medication supply,potentially raising treatment costs.Conclusion Medical institutions ought to assimilate the updated implications of KMRUD use,draw on established provincial monitoring and management methodologies,enhance clinical application guidelines,and articulate conditions and principles for clinical use.Furthermore,by employing prescription review mechanisms,in-hospital monitoring,evaluation,and advanced warning systems,medical institutions can strategically oversee KMRUD use.
9.Effects of Different Acceleration Factors of Compressed Sensing on the Imaging Quality of Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Cine Sequences
Linlin WANG ; Kewu HE ; Ren ZHAO ; Honglin YU ; Ruoyu SUN ; Yinfeng QIAN ; Xiaohu LI ; Yongqiang YU
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging 2024;32(6):581-586
Purpose To explore the effect of compressed sensing(CS)technique with different acceleration factors on the quality of cardiac magnetic resonance cine sequences and feasibility of clinical application.Materials and Methods From January to July 2021,40 healthy volunteers were prospectively recruited for cardiac magnetic resonance cine imaging in Hefei First People's Hospital.Four scan protocols of volunteers were designed:SENSE 2 and CS-cine sequences with acceleration factors of 3,4 and 8.The imaging slices include four chamber heart,short axis heart,left ventricular two chamber heart and three chamber heart.Subjective score of image quality,left ventricular cardiac function and 16-segment myocardial thickness of SENSE 2 and CS3,CS4 and CS8 were compared and analyzed.Results Taking SENSE 2 image as the standard score of 5,the scores of CS3 and CS4 were above 3,and the scores of CS8 were below 3.There was no significant difference between the scores of four chamber heart and short axis heart images of CS3 and SENSE 2 sequence(all P>0.05).There were statistically significant differences in the subjective scores of image quality between the left ventricular two chamber heart and three chamber heart groups of each sequence(all P<0.05).There was no statistically significant difference in left ventricular function(left ventricular ejection fraction,left ventricular end systolic volume,left ventricular end diastolic volume,left ventricular stroke volume,left ventricular end-diastolic mass)(F=0.027,0.182,0.057,0.140,0.545)and myocardial thickness(F=0.052-7.366)among the four imaging schemes(all P>0.05).Conclusion Cardiac cine based on compressed sensing technology have good application prospects.With the increase of acceleration factors,the scanning time gradually decreases,and the corresponding image quality will also decrease.When the acceleration factor is 4,that is,the scanning time of the conventional cine sequence is reduced by 50%,the left ventricular function and myocardial thickness can still be accurately measured,and the image quality basically meets the diagnostic requirements.
10.Cinobufacini inhibits the metastasis of colorectal cancer by regulating polarization of M2 macrophages
Jing SHANG ; Yun WANG ; Jinbao CHEN ; Donghao TANG ; Linlin JIA ; Wei LI ; Hongjie YU
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2024;59(2):224-229
Objective To investigate the effect of cinobufacini on inhibiting colorectal cancer metastasis by regula-ting the polarization of M2 macrophages.Methods THP-1 was induced into M0 type macrophages.The condi-tioned medium of HCT116 cells was collected to stimulate M0 type macrophages.The polarization of M2 type mac-rophages was observed by flow cytometry,real-time quantitative PCR and ELISA experiments.The conditioned me-dium of M0 type macrophages and HCT116-Mφ cells was collected to stimulate HCT116 cells.The ability of migra-tion and invasion was observed by wound healing assay and Transwell assay.The effect of cinobufacini on the via-bility of HCT116 cells was detected by CCK-8 assay.The conditioned medium of HCT116 and HCT116+cinobufa-cini was collected to stimulate M0 type macrophages.The polarization of M2 type macrophages was observed by flow cytometry,real-time quantitative PCR and ELISA experiments.The conditioned media of HCT116-Mφ cells and(HCT116+cinobufacini)-Mφ cells were collected to stimulate HCT116 cells.The changes of migration and inva-sion ability were observed by wound healing assay and Transwell assay.Results After stimulation of M0 type mac-rophages in HCT116 cell conditioned medium,the morphology of M0 macrophages turned into fusiform cells,the proportion of CD11b+CD206+cells increased,and the expression of M2 macrophage markers IL-10 and TGF-β in-creased.The migration and invasion ability of HCT116 cells were significantly enhanced after stimulation in the conditioned medium of HCT1 16-Mφ cells.After the addition of cinobufacini,not only the polarization proportion of M2 macrophages decreased,but also the metastatic effect mediated by M2 macrophages was inhibited.Conclusion HCT116 cells can induce the polarization of M2 macrophages,while cinobufacini can inhibit the tumor metastasis mediated by M2 macrophages by inhibiting the polarization of M2 macrophages.

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