1.Quality evaluation of Qingwen hufei granules based on fingerprints combined with multi-component content determination
Huiying ZHOU ; Yuan WANG ; Yani WANG ; Yun YANG ; Bo WANG ; Shuanzhu YANG ; Liping CAO ; Hong ZHANG ; Kaihua LONG
China Pharmacy 2026;37(3):338-343
OBJECTIVE To provide a scientific basis for the quality evaluation and clinical application of Qingwen hufei granules. METHODS Fourteen batches of Qingwen hufei granules were used as samples to establish high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) fingerprints using the Similarity Evaluation System for Chromatographic Fingerprint of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2012 Edition). The chromatographic peaks were identified and the similarity was evaluated. Cluster analysis (CA), principal component analysis (PCA), and orthogonal partial least squares-discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA) were used to conduct chemical pattern recognition analysis on the 14 batches of samples. Meanwhile, the contents of neochlorogenic acid (NGA), chlorogenic acid (CHA), cryptochlorogenic acid (CGA), forsythoside A (FTA), 3,5-O-dicaffeoylquinic acid (3,5-O- DA), 4,5-O-dicaffeoylquinic acid (4,5-O-DA), and angoroside C (AGC) in the samples were determined by HPLC. RESULTS The methodological investigation results of both the fingerprint and the content determination complied with the relevant requirements. Fourteen common peaks were indicated in the HPLC fingerprints of the 14 batches of samples, and 7 of them were identified [NGA (peak 2), CHA (peak 3), CGA (peak 5), FTA (peak 11), 3,5-O-DA (peak 12), 4,5-O-DA (peak 13), and AGC (peak 14)]; the similarity of each sample was greater than 0.94. The results of CA and PCA showed that the samples could be classified into 3 categories; the results of OPLS-DA indicated that peak 4 (unknown), peak 11 (FTA), peak 8 (unknown), peak 9 (unknown), and peak 1 (unknown) were the differential components. The content ranges of NGA, CHA, CGA, 3,5-O-DA, FTA, 4,5-O-DA and AGC in the 14 batches of samples were 0.210 4-0.458 7, 0.269 1-0.506 3, 0.228 1-0.461 1, 0.443 9-1.044 6, 0.066 7-0.155 7, 0.062 8-0.143 8, and 0.057 4-0.105 7 mg/g, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The HPLC fingerprint and multi-component content determination methods established in this study are efficient and reliable, and can be used for the quality evaluation of Qingwen hufei granules.
2.Construction of a health emergency response capability evaluation system for nuclear radiation emergencies
Meiru GUO ; Ximing FU ; Jianbiao CAO ; Huifang CHEN ; Long YUAN
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health 2026;35(1):43-48
Objective To address the safety challenges arising from the rapid development of nuclear energy and technology, assess the current status of health emergency response capabilities in nuclear radiation emergencies, and promote capacity enhancement. Methods A preliminary evaluation system for health emergency response capability in nuclear radiation emergencies was developed based on a literature review. Two rounds of Delphi expert consultation (n = 20) were conducted, and the analytic hierarchy process was employed to establish judgment matrices for assigning indicator weights. Results The finalized system included six primary indicators (radiation protection capability, triage capability, decontamination and evacuation capability, medical treatment capability, radiation detection capability, and radiation dose estimation capability), along with 29 secondary indicators, such as capability for setting up emergency zones, capability for protecting personnel from internal and external contamination, on-site first aid capability, and personal dose monitoring capability. The expert response rate was 0.95, and the expert authority coefficient reached 0.80. The Kendall’s coefficient of concordance was W = 0.288 (P<0.01) for the first round of expert consultation and W = 0.308 (P<0.01) for the second round. Both rounds demonstrated high agreement among experts, and the consultation questionnaires passed reliability and validity tests. Conclusion By integrating qualitative analysis and quantitative calculation, this study developed a scientifically sound and operationally feasible evaluation system. This system will help identify gaps in health emergency response capabilities and provide scientific guidance and a decision-making basis for optimizing emergency plans and improving the level of health emergency response in nuclear radiation emergencies.
3.Scoping review of medication-related risk factors for falls in older adults
Liyu QIN ; Xufeng LONG ; Hongya CAO ; Keyuan LIANG ; Mingmei HUANG ; Hongliang ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2026;37(7):960-964
OBJECTIVE To systematically review medication-related risk factors for falls in older adults, to provide references for ensuring medication safety among older adults. METHODS A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and CNKI for relevant literature published from database inception to November 1, 2025. Relevant studies on medication-related falls in older adults, both domestic and international, were included. Drug factors influencing falls in older adults were summarized and analyzed. RESULTS A total of 22 studies were included. Four major classes of fall-risk-increasing drugs were identified: psychotropic medications [12 studies, odds ratio (OR) range 1.500-5.790], cardiovascular system drugs (5 studies, OR range 1.236-4.784), analgesics (3 studies, OR range 1.500-4.490), and hypoglycemic agents (3 studies, OR range 2.070-2.751). Additionally, anticholinergic burden (1 study, OR was 2.610) and polypharmacy (7 studies, OR range 2.902-25.897 for the use of ≥4 medications) were identified as significant risk factors for falls. CONCLUSIONS Falls in older adults are significantly associated with psychotropic medications, cardiovascular system drugs, analgesics, and hypoglycemic agents, among which psychotropic medications pose the highest risk. Anticholinergic burden and polypharmacy are also important risk factors. In clinical practice, interventions should be implemented through deprescribing and risk monitoring to effectively reduce the risk of falls in older adults.
4.Damage of stored red blood cell supernatant to vascular endothelial cells and its underlying mechanisms
Xuanzhi ZHANG ; Yaping LONG ; Tengyu CAO ; Huayu LIN ; Chunya MA ; Yuanyuan LUO ; Yi LIU ; Liping SUN ; Yang YU
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2026;39(5):580-588
Objective: To investigate the damaging effects of red blood cell supernatant (RBC-S) stored for different durations (7 d, 14 d, and 28 d) on vascular endothelial cells, and to explore the underlying mechanisms using bioinformatics analysis, so as to provide references for optimizing red blood cell transfusion strategies. Methods: Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) were co-cultured with RBC-S stored for 7, 14 and 28 days, designated as the 7 d group, 14 d group and 28 d group respectively, which were collectively defined as the experimental groups. Cell damage was evaluated by cell proliferation assay (Cell Counting Kit8, CCK8), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release assay, 4′, 6diamidino2phenylindole (DAPI) staining, and flow cytometry for apoptosis and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels. The damage degree of RBC-S on vascular endothelial cells was assessed by statistical analysis of damage data among different groups. Since the damage effect reached a plateau at all time points, the 28 d storage group was selected as the representative for further mechanistic studies. Transcriptomic analysis was performed to explore the role of frizzled class receptor 1 (FZD1) and Wnt signaling pathway in red blood cell storagerelated endothelial dysfunction. Results: Compared with the control group, the storage groups treated with 7 d, 14 d, and 28 d RBC-S showed significantly decreased cell proliferation rates [control group 100%, 7 d group (69.51±2.30)%, 14 d group (74.54±2.89)%, 28 d group (73.59±2.36)%, P<0.05], significantly reduced numbers of DAPI-stained cell nuclei [control group (213±12.5) per field, 7 d group (140.33±17.04) per field, 14 d group (152.00±23.72) per field, 28 d group (144.33±19.09) per field, P<0.05] and significantly increased LDH release [control group (1), 7 d group (8.33±1.41), 14 d group (9.23±0.83), 28 d group (9.16±0.60), P<0.05]. There was no significant difference in the degree of damage caused by RBC-S among different storage groups (P>0.05). With the prolongation of storage time, free hemoglobin (FHb) gradually increased [control group (not detected), 7 d (16.57±6.38) mg/L, 14 d (76.80±22.83) mg/L, 28 d (286.97±29.02) mg/L, P<0.05]. The apoptotic rate (20.53±2.94)% and ROS relative intensity (5.13±0.91) in the 28 d storage group were significantly higher than those in the control group (P<0.05). Transcriptomic analysis showed that FZD1 played a key role in vascular endothelial dysfunction induced by red blood cell storage and was closely related to the Wnt signaling regulatory network. Conclusion: RBC-S stored for 7 d, 14 d, or 28 d can all significantly damage vascular endothelial cells, and the damaging effect reaches a plateau at 7 d of storage. Mechanistic investigation of the 28 d group indicated that the downregulation of the FZD1/Wnt signaling pathway may play a critical role in vascular endothelial dysfunction induced by red blood cell storage, providing a theoretical basis for further optimizing red blood cell storage and transfusion strategies.
5.Analysis of the disease burden of falls and influencing factors among the elderly from 1990 to 2023
Xufeng LONG ; Liyu QIN ; Hongya CAO ; Keyuan LIANG ; Mingmei HUANG ; Xiandan LUO ; Quanyuan HUANG ; Hongliang ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2026;37(12):1631-1637
OBJECTIVE To analyze trends in the burden of disease associated with falls from 1990 to 2023, identify risk factors for falls, and provide a reference for the development of measures to reduce the burden of disease associated with falls and the formulation of public health policies. METHODS Based on the data of 2023 from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) database, the changes in fall-related prevalence, mortality, disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) and incidence in China and globally from 1990 to 2023 were analyzed, and the stratified analyses by gender, age and socio-demographic index (SDI) were conducted. The risk factors related to falls in 2023 were systematically analyzed, and the impact of multimorbidity and polypharmacy on the occurrence of falls by combining relevant literature evidence was explored. RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS Globally, the percentage changes in age-standardized rates of fall-related prevalence, mortality, DALYs and incidence from 1990 to 2023 were -2.4% (95%UI: -4.8% to -0.3%), -7.8% (95%UI: -20.5% to 10.9%), -10.6% (95%UI: -16.5% to -4.3%), and -4.6% (95%UI: -8.1% to -0.8%), respectively. However, in some regions, the percentage changes in age-standardized rates for these indicators were greater than 0 (e.g., prevalence, mortality and DALYs in Australasia, and incidence in Andean Latin America). In China, the percentage changes in age-standardized rates of fall-related mortality and DALYs from 1990 to 2023 were -18.3% (95%UI: -56.7% to 32.3%) and 1.9% (95%UI: -10.1% to 12.4%), while the percentage changes in age-standardized rates of prevalence and incidence were 25.9% (95%UI: 20.2% to 32.0%) and 35.7% (95%UI: 28.5% to 44.1%), respectively. Globally, in regions with high and medium-to-high SDI levels, the percentage changes in age-standardized rates of fall-related prevalence and incidence showed an upward trend, while DALYs showed a downward trend; however, the trend in mortality was unclear. In regions with a middle SDI level, the percentage changes in age-standardized rates of fall-related prevalence and incidence both showed an upward trend, while the trends in mortality and DALYs were unclear. In regions with low-to-medium SDI level, the percentage changes in age-standardized rate of fall-related prevalence, DALYs and incidence all showed a downward trend, while the trend in mortality was unclear; in regions with low SDI level, the trends for all above indicators were unclear. Correlation analyses of the burden of fall-related diseases in China and globally indicated that the risk of fall-related diseases was higher among younger and middle-to-older adult male populations, while women were concentrated in older age groups. Meanwhile, as the SDI levels increase, the percentage change in age-standardized rate of DALYs for fall-related diseases showed a clear upward trend, and this trend was more pronounced in high-SDI regions. Tobacco use, alcohol consumption, low bone density, and occupational risks were risk factors for falls, with low bone density and occupational risks contributing significantly (exceeding 20% in some regions); multimorbidity and polypharmacy could also significantly increase the risk of falls. It is recommended that clinical settings establish a list of fall-risk increasing drugs and a warning system, improve medication reviews, strengthen medication education and adherence management, foster multidisciplinary collaboration, and develop medication strategies for specific patient populations to reduce the incidence of falls and alleviate the burden of disease.
6.Branched and fenestrated endovascular aortic repair in complex aortic diseases: innovative progress and clinical application
Long CAO ; Yangyang GE ; Wei GUO
Chinese Journal of Surgery 2025;63(1):45-50
Recently, significant progress has been made in the field of endovascular repair of complex aortic disease involving the major branches (aortic arch disease and complex abdominal aortic aneurysms). Open surgery was considered the “gold standard” for the treatment of these complicated aortic diseases, but was challenged by the huge surgical trauma and high risk of post-operative complications. However, the rapid development of branched and fenestrated endografts has provided an alternative safe and effective minimally invasive treatment for patients who cannot tolerate open surgery. Preliminary evidence has also shown that branched and fenestrated endografts have achieved significant technical success rates and clinical outcomes and have gradually become an important direction of innovation and development for endovascular repair of complex aortic disease. Nevertheless, both branched and fenestrated endografts are currently in the early stages of experience and a series of high-quality research studies are needed in the future to further compare them with open surgery and within different endovascular techniques.
7.Empowering Clinical Trial Project Management Through Low-Code Technology
Hao XIN ; Long YUAN ; Chunkai LI ; Zhidan WANG ; Zhichen ZHAO ; Yu LIANG ; Mingyan JIANG ; Yuanguo XIONG ; Yingkai WANG ; Feng WANG ; Jianhua CAO ; Hui LI
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(10):1688-1696
Objective To addresses the challenges arising from the rapid expansion of pharmaceutical clinical trials and the growing demands for quality management,this paper investigates the application of low-code technology in project management.Its goals are to enhance the operational efficiency and execution capabilities of clinical trial institutions,ensure trial quality and safety,and accelerate the translation of pharmaceutical scientific achievements.Methods A brainstorming session was conducted to analyze the technical and functional requirements for managing pharmaceutical clinical trial projects.Utilizing the "template design" and "decision analysis" functionalities of low-code technology,the study adopted a modular and visually driven data management approach to develop a system compliant with Good Clinical Practice(GCP)standards.This system integrates key functionalities,including project progress management,funding management,drug inventory management,and quality control.Its effectiveness was evaluated through real-world operation and performance validation.Results The system had demonstrated stable operation with substantial improvements in practical application.Compared with conventional management approaches,it significantly enhanced project management efficiency:the time required for project schedule management was reduced by 80%,the efficiency of financial processing increased by 95%,drug inventory management efficiency improved by 75%,and the time spent on quality control was shortened by 60%.Conclusion The pharmaceutical clinical trial project management system developed using low-code technology offers substantial advantages and promising application potential.It represents a critical practice in applying digital and intelligent tools to advance pharmaceutical productivity in the medical and healthcare sectors.
8.Construction of a predictive model for estimating the insertion length of peripherally inserted central catheter in very low birth weight infants
Jiaxin LI ; Yubing DONG ; Aifen CAO ; Shan JIANG ; Yingsui HUANG ; Yun LONG ; Xiaoyun XIONG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2025;41(34):2709-2713
Objective:To develop a formula correlating body weight and the insertion length of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) in very low birth weight infants (VLBWI) undergoing lower limb PICC placement, aiming to improve the success rate of one-time catheter placement.Methods:A prospective research method was adopted, 205 VLBWI patients who were hospitalized in the NICU of Shenzhen Maternal and Child Health Hospital from May 2023 to February 2024 and had indwelling PICC in the lower extremities were selected as the research subjects using the convenience sampling method. Data including gender, insertion vein, body weight on the day of catheterization, and the vertical distance from the puncture site to the first popliteal crease were collected. Pearson correlation analysis and linear regression analysis were used to construct a predictive formula for estimating the insertion length of PICC based on body weight. The Bland-Altman plot was applied to evaluate the consistency between the predicted insertion depth using the formula and the actual correct insertion length.Results:A total of 182 VLBWI were included in the study, comprising 102 male infants and 80 female infants. The catheterization sites were the right lower extremity in 166 cases and the left lower extremity in 16 cases. The body weight was (1.08 ± 0.26) kg. The vertical distance from the puncture site to the first popliteal crease was (5.58 ± 1.72) cm. The prediction formula for the length of lower extremity PICC catheterization was constructed through linear regression analysis: PICC insertion length = 8.013 + [5.194×body weight (kg)] ± vertical distance from the puncture site to the popliteal crease (cm). Consistency evaluation showed good agreement between the predicted insertion depth and the actual correct insertion length, with 95% of the measurement differences falling within the limits of agreement. The mean difference was 0.07 cm ( P > 0.05). Conclusions:The weight-based formula derived for VLBWI provides a basis for predicting the optimal insertion length of PICC in clinical practice.
9.Analysis of the influencing factors of health-related quality of life in community-dwelling elderly with mild cognitive impairment from the perspective of health ecology
Jiayi LIN ; Yanbo ZHU ; Jiameng JIA ; Yuhao LUO ; Jiaju REN ; Jianni CONG ; Yueheng LOU ; Liqun LONG ; Rui CAO ; Pu GE
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2025;34(3):245-251
Objective:To analyze the current situation of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and its influencing factors among community-dwelling elderly with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) based on the health ecology model (HEM).Methods:From December 2023 to September 2024, a cross-sectional survey was conducted among 997 community-dwelling elderly in Beijing, Shandong, Chongqing and other regions. The EuroQol five-dimensional questionnaire 5 level (EQ-5D-5L), the Montreal cognitive assessment (MoCA), and the Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) were used to assess the subjects.Descriptive analysis, Mann-Whitney U test, Kruskal-Wallis test, and Tobit regression analysis were performed using Stata 18.0 software. Results:A total of 324 valid samples were finally obtained, and the health utility value of MCI elderly was 0.842(0.815, 0.951). Tobit regression analysis showed that ≥80 years old( β=-0.121, 95% CI=-0.193--0.050) in individual traits level, don't exercise( β=-0.196, 95% CI=-0.255--0.137) and poor quality of sleep ( β=-0.064, 95% CI=-0.116--0.013) in behavior characteristics level, and poor subjective economic status( β=-0.153, 95% CI=-0.261--0.045) in living and working conditions level were risk factors for the health utility value of the elderly with MCI. Drinking( β=0.096, 95% CI=0.022-0.171) in behavior characteristics level and participating in social activities( β=0.126, 95% CI=0.062-0.190) in interpersonal network level were protective factors for the health utility value of the elderly with MCI. Conclusions:The HRQOL of the community-dwelling elderly with MCI in China is low, and its influencing factors are multi-level. HEM should be combined to strengthen the intervention and management of the elderly with MCI from personal constitution to policy environment to improve their HRQOL.
10.Study on mechanism of Wenshen Jianpi recipe regulating autophagy by p70S6K signaling pathway on alleviating podocyte injury in diabetic nephropathy rats
Bo SHI ; Ru-yao LI ; Ting-long JIN ; Jin WANG ; Xiao-dan CAO
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(3):567-573
Aim To detect the mechanism of Wenshen Jianpi recipe(WSJPR)regulating the autophagy by p70S6K signaling pathway on alleviating podocyte inju-ry in diabetic nephropathy(DN)rats.Methods DN model rats induced by streptozotocin were divided into five groups with six rats in each group:model control group,low dose group(7.5 g·kg-1·d-1),medium dose group(15 g·kg-1·d-1),high dose group(30 g·kg-1·d-1),and positive control group(25 mg·kg-1·d-1).In addition,six normal rats were used as negative control group(isotonic NaCl solution 10 mL·kg-1·d-1).All the rats were given continuous ga-vage for eight weeks.Fasting blood glucose,urine al-bumin/creatinine ratio(UACR)and blood viscosity were determined.The changes of podocyte ultrastruc-ture and autophagosome in each group were observed by transmission electron microscopy(TEM).The pro-tein levels of signaling pathway factor p70S6K and au-tophagy factor p62 in renal tissues of rats in each group were detected by Western blot.Besides,p62 expres-sion was observed by immunohistochemistry.Results WSJPR could decrease fasting blood glucose and UACR,and improve the indexes of blood viscosity in rats.TEM indicated that WSJPR could significantly improve the podocyte ultrastructure and autophagy level in DN rats.Western blot showed that the expression level of signaling pathway factor p70S6K and autophagy factor p62 in the kidney of DN rats increased signifi-cantly compared with blank control group(P<0.01).The expression level of p70S6K and p62 in WSJPR groups decreased compared with model control group(P<0.05).Among them,the medium-dose group of WSJPR had the most significant change.Immunohisto-chemical results showed that the level of autophagy fac-tor p62 in kidney tissue of DN rats increased compared with the control group.WSJPR had a certain inhibitory effect on p62 expression in DN rats.Conclusion WSJPR might restore cell homeostasis by inhibiting p70S6K level,reducing the expression of autophagy factor p62 and enhancing autophagy level in renal tis-sue of DN rats.

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