1.Exploring the Inflammation-to-Cancer Transformation of Chronic Atrophic Gastritis and Therapeutic Strategies Based on the Theory of "Wind and Fire Aggravating Each Other"
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(15):1608-1612
Based on the theory of "wind and fire aggravating each other" in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and combined with current understanding of the mechanisms underlying the inflammation-to-cancer transformation of chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG) in modern medicine, this paper proposes that the persistent inflammatory response in CAG is considered analogous to excessive "fire", while dynamic changes in epithelial cell structure and characteristics during disease progression correspond to the concept of "wind" in TCM, which is characterized by mobility and frequent changes. Recurrent inflammatory stimulation may promote intestinal metaplasia, dysplasia, and even malignant transformation of gastric epithelial cells, whereas abnormal cells can further amplify local inflammatory responses, forming a vicious cycle driven by the mutual aggravation of wind and fire. On this basis, treatment should focus on clearing excessive pathogenic fire and calming internal pathogenic wind, with therapeutic strategies adjusted according to disease progression. In the early stage, clearing damp-heat in the qi level is emphasized to block the escalation of fire and the generation of wind. In the middle stage, the method of cooling the blood and dissolving stasis, regulating qi and resolving constraint is applied to alleviate the progression of stasis and wind activation. In the advanced stage, the therapeutic focus shifts toward dispelling wind and resolving toxins, while strengthening the body's resistance and consolidating the foundation to prevent the transformation caused by wind-toxin accumulation.
2.Exploring the Inflammation-to-Cancer Transformation of Chronic Atrophic Gastritis and Therapeutic Strategies Based on the Theory of "Wind and Fire Aggravating Each Other"
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(15):1608-1612
Based on the theory of "wind and fire aggravating each other" in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and combined with current understanding of the mechanisms underlying the inflammation-to-cancer transformation of chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG) in modern medicine, this paper proposes that the persistent inflammatory response in CAG is considered analogous to excessive "fire", while dynamic changes in epithelial cell structure and characteristics during disease progression correspond to the concept of "wind" in TCM, which is characterized by mobility and frequent changes. Recurrent inflammatory stimulation may promote intestinal metaplasia, dysplasia, and even malignant transformation of gastric epithelial cells, whereas abnormal cells can further amplify local inflammatory responses, forming a vicious cycle driven by the mutual aggravation of wind and fire. On this basis, treatment should focus on clearing excessive pathogenic fire and calming internal pathogenic wind, with therapeutic strategies adjusted according to disease progression. In the early stage, clearing damp-heat in the qi level is emphasized to block the escalation of fire and the generation of wind. In the middle stage, the method of cooling the blood and dissolving stasis, regulating qi and resolving constraint is applied to alleviate the progression of stasis and wind activation. In the advanced stage, the therapeutic focus shifts toward dispelling wind and resolving toxins, while strengthening the body's resistance and consolidating the foundation to prevent the transformation caused by wind-toxin accumulation.
3.A comparative study of uncertainty in dose calibration on EBT4 and EBT3 films
Xiaotong WANG ; Yanchen YING ; Lyu HUANG ; Yangkang JIANG ; Long SUN ; Wenjie WU ; Binbing WANG
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2025;34(9):937-943
Objective:To compare the uncertainty of dose calibration systems between EBT4 and EBT3 films, and to evaluate the effectiveness and accuracy of EBT4 films in radiotherapy dose measurements.Methods:EBT4 and EBT3 films were irradiated with clinical 6 MV photon beams at doses ranging from 0 to 1,600 MU. Films were scanned after resting for 0 and 24 h to establish dose calibration functions based on net optical density. The dose uncertainties introduced by function fitting, dose resolution, film non-uniformity, scan repeatability, and scanner non-uniformity during calibration of the two films were obtained through experimental tests and mathematical calculations. Independent-sample t-tests were used to compare differences in fitting uncertainty and dose resolution between the two films, while homogeneity of variance tests were used to compare differences in film non-uniformity and scan repeatability. The combined total uncertainty was then calculated and compared. Finally, the total combined uncertainty was calculated by integrating all individual sources of uncertainty and compared between the two films. Results:Within the absorbed dose range of 1-12 Gy, EBT4 films exhibited significantly lower dose uncertainties from function fitting and dose resolution than EBT3 films at the same standing time ( P<0.01). No significant differences were observed between the two films in terms of non-uniformity and scan repeatability ( P>0.05). The total dose uncertainties of EBT4 and EBT3 films at 0 h standing were 5.65% and 7.87%, respectively, while the total uncertainties at 24 h standing were 4.73% and 6.33%, respectively. Overall, the dose calibration system of EBT4 films demonstrated consistently lower total uncertainty. Conclusion:Under identical conditions, EBT4 films demonstrate superior and more stable dose uncertainty compared with EBT3 films, thereby meeting the clinical requirements for radiation dose measurements with higher precision.
4.Association between dietary behavior and type 2 diabetes in the older adults aged 65 years and over in 18 longevity areas of China
Xuehua HU ; Yue CHEN ; Zenghang ZHANG ; Chen CHEN ; Yingli QU ; Xi MENG ; Jun WANG ; Zinan XU ; Zheng LI ; Sixin LIU ; Wenhui SHI ; Zhanhong XUE ; Fanye LONG ; Xiaoming SHI ; Yuebin LYU
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;59(5):588-596
Objective:To explore the impact of plant and animal dietary behaviors on type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in older adults aged ≥65 in 18 longevity areas of China.Methods:The subjects were 5 223 older adults over 65 years old from the Healthy Ageing and Biomarkers Cohort Study (HABCS) in 18 longevity areas in China. Through a questionnaire survey and physical examination, information about their demographic characteristics, lifestyles, daily activities, self-health status, current diseases, and fasting venous blood were collected. Food Frequency and Questionnaire (FFQ) was used to collect data on food intake frequency. Based on the prior method, the plant-based diet index (PDI) and animal-based diet index (ADI) of 5 223 older adults were calculated. Subjects were divided into three groups (low-level group: PDI<39 or ADI<31, middle-level group: 39≤PDI≤42 or 31≤ADI≤34, high-level group: PDI>42 or ADI>34) by tertiles of PDI and ADI. Multivariate logistic regression was used to analyze the association between PDI and ADI and the risk of T2DM.Results:The average age of 5 223 subjects was (84.8±11.5) years, with the median ( Q1, Q3) of PDI about 41(38, 43) and the median ( Q1, Q3) of ADI about 33 (30, 35). The prevalence rate of T2DM was 16.41% (857/5 223). After adjusting for covariates, multivariate logistic regression showed that PDI was negatively associated with T2DM. Compared with the low-level group, the OR (95% CI) for T2DM in the high-level group was 0.83 (0.69-0.99). ADI was positively associated with T2DM, and compared with the low-level group, the OR (95% CI) for T2DM in the high-level group was 1.28 (1.06-1.55). For every one-point increase in PDI and ADI, the risk of T2DM decreased by 2% and increased by 3%, respectively, with the OR (95% CI) of 0.98 (0.96-1.00) and 1.03 (1.01-1.06), respectively. Conclusion:In Chinese older adults ≥65 years in 18 longevity areas, higher adherence to the plant-based behavior may be negatively associated with the risk of T2DM, while higher adherence to the animal-based behavior may be positively associated with the risk of T2DM.
5.Application and progress of magnetic surgical technique in organ anastomosis reconstruction
Long LIU ; Shuqin XU ; Rongqian WU ; Yi LYU
Chinese Journal of Surgery 2025;63(10):974-978
Magnetic surgery,as an emerging discipline,utilizes the principle of “non-contact” magnetic force to drive the innovative development of surgical technology. Magnetic compression anastomosis (MCA),a significant branch of magnetic surgical technology,demonstrates notable advantages in reducing surgical trauma,shortening operation time,and lowering the risk of complications,particularly in the reconstruction of digestive tract and vascular anastomoses. Compared to traditional suturing and mechanical anastomoses,MCA avoids defects such as the “pinhole effect” and “foreign body reaction”,leveraging the advantages of magnetic force′s non-contact nature,gradient variation, uniformity,and directionality to significantly reduce the risks of anastomotic bleeding,stenosis,and fistula. However,the widespread adoption of MCA still faces challenges,including the biological safety of magnetic materials,optimization of magnet design,intelligent application,and large-scale clinical validation. To address these,it is necessary to further standardize clinical operation procedures,enhance safety assessments,promote interdisciplinary integration,and accelerate technological iteration and translation of research findings,with the aim of facilitating broader clinical application of MCA for the benefit of patients.
6.A comparative study of uncertainty in dose calibration on EBT4 and EBT3 films
Xiaotong WANG ; Yanchen YING ; Lyu HUANG ; Yangkang JIANG ; Long SUN ; Wenjie WU ; Binbing WANG
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2025;34(9):937-943
Objective:To compare the uncertainty of dose calibration systems between EBT4 and EBT3 films, and to evaluate the effectiveness and accuracy of EBT4 films in radiotherapy dose measurements.Methods:EBT4 and EBT3 films were irradiated with clinical 6 MV photon beams at doses ranging from 0 to 1,600 MU. Films were scanned after resting for 0 and 24 h to establish dose calibration functions based on net optical density. The dose uncertainties introduced by function fitting, dose resolution, film non-uniformity, scan repeatability, and scanner non-uniformity during calibration of the two films were obtained through experimental tests and mathematical calculations. Independent-sample t-tests were used to compare differences in fitting uncertainty and dose resolution between the two films, while homogeneity of variance tests were used to compare differences in film non-uniformity and scan repeatability. The combined total uncertainty was then calculated and compared. Finally, the total combined uncertainty was calculated by integrating all individual sources of uncertainty and compared between the two films. Results:Within the absorbed dose range of 1-12 Gy, EBT4 films exhibited significantly lower dose uncertainties from function fitting and dose resolution than EBT3 films at the same standing time ( P<0.01). No significant differences were observed between the two films in terms of non-uniformity and scan repeatability ( P>0.05). The total dose uncertainties of EBT4 and EBT3 films at 0 h standing were 5.65% and 7.87%, respectively, while the total uncertainties at 24 h standing were 4.73% and 6.33%, respectively. Overall, the dose calibration system of EBT4 films demonstrated consistently lower total uncertainty. Conclusion:Under identical conditions, EBT4 films demonstrate superior and more stable dose uncertainty compared with EBT3 films, thereby meeting the clinical requirements for radiation dose measurements with higher precision.
7.Clinical and Laboratory Characteristics of Streptococcus mitis Causing Bloodstream Infection in Children with Hematological Disease
Yu-Long FAN ; Guo-Qing ZHU ; Zhi-Ying TIAN ; Yan-Xia LYU ; Zhao WANG ; Ye GUO ; Wen-Yu YANG ; Qing-Song LIN ; Xiao-Juan CHEN
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2025;33(1):286-291
Objective:To investigate the risk factors,clinical characteristics,and bacterial resistance of bloodstream infections caused by Streptococcus mitis in children with hematological disease,so as to provide a reference for infection control.Methods:The clinical information and laboratory findings of pediatric patients complicated with blood cultures positive for Streptococcus mitis from January 2018 to December 2020 in the Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital were searched and collected.The clinical characteristics,susceptibility factors,and antibiotic resistance of the children were retrospectively analyzed.Results:Data analysis from 2018 to 2020 showed that the proportion of Streptococcus mitis isolated from bloodstream infections in children(≤14 years old)with hematological diseases was the highest(19.91%)and significantly higher than other bacteria,accounting for 38.64%of Gram-positive cocci,and presented as an increasing trend year by year.A total of 427 children tested positive blood cultures,including 85 children with bloodstream infections caused by Streptococcus mitis who tested after fever.Most children experienced a recurrent high fever in the early and middle stages(≤6 d)of neutropenia and persistent fever for more than 3 days.After adjusting the antibiotics according to the preliminary drug susceptibility results,the body temperature of most children(63.5%)returned to normal within 4 days.The 85 children were mainly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia(AML),accounting for 84.7%.The proportion of children in the neutropenia stage was 97.7%.The incidence of oral mucosal damage,lung infection,and gastrointestinal injury symptoms was 40%,31.8%,and 27.1%,respectively.The ratio of elevated C-reactive protein(CRP)and procalcitonin was 65.9%and 9.4%,respectively.All isolated strains of Streptococcus mitis were not resistant to vancomycin and linezolid,and the resistance rate to penicillin,cefotaxime,levofloxacin,and quinupristin-dalfopristin was 10.6%,8.2%,9.4%,and 14.1%,respectively.None of children died due to bloodstream infection caused by Streptococcus mitis.Conclusion:The infection rate of Streptococcus mitis is increasing year by year in children with hematological diseases,especially in children with AML.Among them,neutropenia and oral mucosal damage after chemotherapy are high-risk infection factors.The common clinical symptoms include persistent high fever,oral mucosal damage,and elevated CRP.Penicillin and cephalosporins have good sensitivity.Linezolid,as a highly sensitive antibiotic,can effectively control infection and shorten the course of disease.
8.Guideline for Adult Weight Management in China
Weiqing WANG ; Qin WAN ; Jianhua MA ; Guang WANG ; Yufan WANG ; Guixia WANG ; Yongquan SHI ; Tingjun YE ; Xiaoguang SHI ; Jian KUANG ; Bo FENG ; Xiuyan FENG ; Guang NING ; Yiming MU ; Hongyu KUANG ; Xiaoping XING ; Chunli PIAO ; Xingbo CHENG ; Zhifeng CHENG ; Yufang BI ; Yan BI ; Wenshan LYU ; Dalong ZHU ; Cuiyan ZHU ; Wei ZHU ; Fei HUA ; Fei XIANG ; Shuang YAN ; Zilin SUN ; Yadong SUN ; Liqin SUN ; Luying SUN ; Li YAN ; Yanbing LI ; Hong LI ; Shu LI ; Ling LI ; Yiming LI ; Chenzhong LI ; Hua YANG ; Jinkui YANG ; Ling YANG ; Ying YANG ; Tao YANG ; Xiao YANG ; Xinhua XIAO ; Dan WU ; Jinsong KUANG ; Lanjie HE ; Wei GU ; Jie SHEN ; Yongfeng SONG ; Qiao ZHANG ; Hong ZHANG ; Yuwei ZHANG ; Junqing ZHANG ; Xianfeng ZHANG ; Miao ZHANG ; Yifei ZHANG ; Yingli LU ; Hong CHEN ; Li CHEN ; Bing CHEN ; Shihong CHEN ; Guiyan CHEN ; Haibing CHEN ; Lei CHEN ; Yanyan CHEN ; Genben CHEN ; Yikun ZHOU ; Xianghai ZHOU ; Qiang ZHOU ; Jiaqiang ZHOU ; Hongting ZHENG ; Zhongyan SHAN ; Jiajun ZHAO ; Dong ZHAO ; Ji HU ; Jiang HU ; Xinguo HOU ; Bimin SHI ; Tianpei HONG ; Mingxia YUAN ; Weibo XIA ; Xuejiang GU ; Yong XU ; Shuguang PANG ; Tianshu GAO ; Zuhua GAO ; Xiaohui GUO ; Hongyi CAO ; Mingfeng CAO ; Xiaopei CAO ; Jing MA ; Bin LU ; Zhen LIANG ; Jun LIANG ; Min LONG ; Yongde PENG ; Jin LU ; Hongyun LU ; Yan LU ; Chunping ZENG ; Binhong WEN ; Xueyong LOU ; Qingbo GUAN ; Lin LIAO ; Xin LIAO ; Ping XIONG ; Yaoming XUE
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2025;41(11):891-907
Body weight abnormalities, including overweight, obesity, and underweight, have become a dual public health challenge in Chinese adults: overweight and obesity lead to a variety of chronic complications, while underweight increases the risks of malnutrition, sarcopenia, and organ dysfunction. To systematically address these issues, multidisciplinary experts in endocrinology, sports science, nutrition, and psychiatry from various regions have held multiple weight management seminars. Based on the latest epidemiological data and clinical evidence, they expanded the guideline to include assessment and intervention strategies for underweight, in addition to the core content of obesity management. This guideline outlines the etiological mechanisms, evaluation methods, and multidimensional management strategies for overweight and obesity, covering key areas such as diagnosis and assessment, medical nutrition therapy, exercise prescription, pharmacological intervention, and psychological support. It is intended to provide a scientific and standardized approach to weight management across the adult population, aiming to curb the rising prevalence of obesity, mitigate complications associated with abnormal body weight, and improve nutritional status and overall quality of life.
9.A comparative study of allogeneic versus autologous platelet rich plasma gels in repair of bone defects
Min LYU ; Da GUO ; Kesong ZHANG ; Long BI ; Junjun FAN ; Dan LI ; Wenxing YU ; Hu LIANG
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2025;27(11):994-1001
Objective:To compare the differences in repair of rabbit bone defects between allogeneic platelet rich plasma (PRP) gel and autologous PRP gel.Methods:Thirty-six healthy New Zealand white rabbits were selected and randomly divided into an autologous group, an allogeneic group, and a control group ( n=12). A model of bilateral forelimb bone defects was established in each group. The autologous group was repaired with self-made deproteinized bone scaffold materials + autologous bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) + autologous PRP gel, the allogeneic group with self-made deproteinized bone scaffold materials + autologous BMSCs + allogeneic PRP gel, and the control group with only self-made deproteinized bone scaffold materials + autologous BMSCs. At postoperative 1, 2, and 3 months, 4 animals were euthanized in each group, respectively, for gross observation, X-ray examination, Micro-CT examination, biomechanical testing and histological analysis (HE staining for tissue morphology) to compare the differences in repair of bone defects. Results:The formation of trabecular bone, cortical reconstruction, and medullary recanalization occurred earlier in the autologous and allogeneic groups than in the control group. Micro-CT analysis at postoperative 2 months showed that bone mineral density [(281.51±33.69) mg/mL and (266.13±37.13) mg/mL], bone volume fraction (23.52%±2.81% and 21.91%±1.94%), and trabecular number [(1.68±0.29) mm -1 and (1.63±0.22) mm -1] in the autologous and allogeneic groups were significantly higher than those in the control group [(197.47±18.61) mg/mL, 16.54%±3.06%, and (1.06±0.11) mm -1] ( P<0.05). No significant differences were found among the 3 groups in trabecular thickness [(0.33±0.09) mm, (0.42±0.16) mm, and (0.28±0.13) mm] or in the maximum compressive load ( P>0.05). HE staining revealed a significantly greater number and earlier formation of chondrocytes and osteoblasts in the autologous and allogeneic groups than in the control group. Conclusion:Since allogeneic PRP exhibits similar efficacy in promoting new bone formation compared with autologous PRP in a rabbit bone defect model, it may serve as a viable substitute for autologous PRP.
10.Effects of hepatic fatty acid transporter 5 expression on long-chain fatty acid levels in mice with metabolic associated fatty liver disease
Yi LU ; Jiaojian LYU ; Yuan ZHAO ; Shuangling NI ; Siqin LONG ; Qingxiu LIU
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2025;32(3):392-396
Objective:To investigate the effects of hepatic fatty acid transporter 5 (FATP5) gene expression on the levels of free long-chain fatty acid (LCFA) in mice with metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD).Methods:From June to December 2022, a prospective study was conducted with three experimental groups: wild-type (WT) group, FATP5 gene expression negative (FATP5 -) group, and human FATP5 gene expression positive (hFATP5 +) group, with 10 mice in each group. Each group of mice was fed a high-fat diet for 16 weeks to establish a model of MAFLD. Hepatic tissue changes were observed using hematoxylin-eosin staining. The liver mass and liver coefficient of the mice were measured. Total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), uric acid (UA), and LCFA levels were determined using an automatic biochemical analyzer. Blood glucose (Glu) levels were measured using a blood glucose analyzer. The liver mass and liver coefficient, TC and TG levels, AST and ALT levels, Glu and UA levels, and LCFA levels were compared among the three groups. Results:In the WT group, there was significant inflammatory cell infiltration within the hepatocytes and a large amount of fat accumulation. In the FATP5 - group, the inflammatory cell infiltration in the hepatocytes was mild with slight fat accumulation. In the hFATP5 + group, the inflammatory cell infiltration in the hepatocytes was severe, with great fat accumulation. The liver mass [(1.27 ± 0.25) g], liver coefficient (2.38 ± 0.19), TC [(1.82 ± 0.26) mmol/L], TG [(0.93 ± 0.24) mmol/L], AST [(169.95 ± 37.73) U/L], ALT [(95.36 ± 21.49) U/L], Glu [(8.34 ± 1.52) mmol/L], and UA [(74.32 ± 15.52) μmol/L] in the FATP5 - group were all significantly lower than those in the WT group [(1.61 ± 0.23) g, (2.71 ± 0.20), (2.31 ± 0.28) mmol/L, (1.34 ± 0.21) mmol/L, (278.31 ± 43.24) U/L, (147.32 ± 28.81) U/L, (10.52 ± 1.24) mmol/L, (96.28 ± 17.43) μmol/L], while the LCFA level [(3.57 ± 0.48) mg/L] in the FATP5 - group was significantly higher than that in the WT group [(2.63 ± 0.56) mg/L] ( t = 3.17, 3.78, 4.06, 4.07, 5.97, 4.57, 3.51, 2.98, 4.03, all P < 0.05). In the hFATP5 + group, the liver mass [(1.92 ± 0.30) g], liver coefficient (2.95 ± 0.23), TC [(2.59 ± 0.24) mmol/L], TG [(1.76 ± 0.35) mmol/L], AST [(341.22 ± 48.98) U/L], ALT [(189.45 ± 17.97) U/L], Glu [(13.21 ± 1.98) mmol/L], and UA [(117.74 ± 18.38) μmol/L] were all significantly higher than those in the WT group, while the LCFA level [(3.57 ± 0.48) mg/L] in the FATP5 + group was significantly lower than that in the WT group ( t = 2.59, 2.49, 2.40, 3.25, 3.04, 3.92, 3.64, 2.68, 3.19, all P < 0.05). Conclusions:The absence of FATP5 in the liver can elevate blood levels of LCFA in mice with MAFLD, reduce food intake, and help alleviate the symptoms of MAFLD.

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