1.Microscopic Mechanism of Ulcerative Colitis and New Ideas on Medicine Management Based on Theory of Mutual Interference Between Lucidity and Turbidity
Yuying XU ; Changpu ZHAO ; Lei LUO ; Renwu CHEN ; Zishun LI ; Meiling LI ; Rongzhi LI ; Yu ZHANG ; Guangjie SHU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(1):288-299
The chapter Zhouyu in Guoyu says "Qi of the heaven and the earth moves without losing its order." With lucidity ascending and turbidity descending, Qi moves in a normal state, and Yin and Yang consolidate the foundation of the body. The mutual interference between lucidity and turbidity leads to the disorder of Qi movement, thus causing diseases. It is a pathological state of disorder between ascending and descending, as well as between entering and exiting, gradually evolving into a state of turbidity affecting lucidity and transforming into pathogen, which can be used to interpret and analyze the core of disease pathogenesis. The theory of lucidity and turbidity is connected with the harmony of nutrient and defensive aspects, Qi circulation, and sweat pore associating with Qi movement, and it has common implications with immune responses and nutrient metabolism system, intestinal mucosal barrier function, and mitochondrial energy synthesis. Modern studies have shown that intestinal flora imbalance, bile acid receptor inactivation, macrophage polarization imbalance, epithelial-mesenchymal transition, ferroptosis and other related microscopic pathological mechanisms are involved in the development and progression of ulcerative colitis. By delving into the common meaning of the classic theory of mutual interference between lucidity and turbidity in traditional Chinese medicine and modern medical pathological mechanisms, this paper summarizes the correspondence between the micropathological mechanism and the theory of mutual interference between lucidity and turbidity in the regulation and mamagement of ulcerative colitis. The combined use of sweet and warm medicinal materials consolidates the middle Qi and activates Qi circulation, thus ascending lucidity and descending turbidity. The combined use of pungent medicinal materials for dispersing and bitter medicinal materials for descending simultaneously raises warm and clear Qi. Wind-extinguishing medicinal materials facilitate the ascending of Qi and the opening of sweat pores. Accordingly, turbidity descends and lucidity ascends. The prescriptions incorporating these medication principles are in agreement with the therapeutic approach of following the normal flow of lucidity and turbidity. This paper clarifies the scientific connotation and micropathologic mechanism of ulcerative colitis from the perspective of mutual interference between lucidity and turbidity, providing new theories and prescriptions for the clinical diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of ulcerative colitis.
2.Advances in diffuse optical technology lenses for myopia control
Kun HE ; Bingxin PAN ; Suyun YANG ; Zhiyang HE ; Mengting ZHENG ; Meiling SHU ; Pengfei JIANG ; Shan XU ; Pengfei TIAN
International Eye Science 2025;25(9):1476-1483
Recent years have witnessed significant advancements in myopia control research through the application of diffuse optical technology(DOT)spectacle lenses. Myopia has emerged as a global public health challenge, affecting nearly half of the world's population, with childhood and adolescent myopia rates continuing to rise. DOT lenses represent an innovative myopia control intervention based on retinal contrast signal theory. These lenses incorporate micro-light scattering dots distributed across the lens surface to reduce retinal imaging contrast and modulate the influence of visual input on axial elongation, thereby slowing myopia progression. The core mechanism operates through refractive index differences between the lens substrate(1.53)and scattering dots(1.50), which generate optical scattering effects. This design maintains clear vision through a central 5 mm optical zone while effectively reducing contrast signal intensity in the peripheral retina. Large-scale randomized controlled trials, including the CYPRESS study, have demonstrated significant myopia control efficacy in children aged 6-10 years: 12-month follow-up data revealed a 74% reduction in myopia progression and a 50% reduction in axial elongation, with sustained safety and visual quality maintained over 4-year long-term follow-up. However, several aspects of DOT technology remain contentious and require further clinical validation, including its applicability across different age groups, optimal scattering dot density configurations, combined application effects with other myopia control methods, and long-term visual adaptation during extended use. This review systematically examines the theoretical foundations, design characteristics, clinical application progress, and future development directions of DOT technology, providing scientific evidence for clinical myopia prevention and control strategy formulation.
3.Blood sugar management in aged patients with Type Ⅱ diabetes based on theoretical domain framework:a qualitative study
Manfen QIN ; Min ZHOU ; Yuan GAO ; Xuan XU ; Liping YANG ; Meiling HU
Modern Clinical Nursing 2025;24(1):30-38
Objective To investigate the requirement of blood sugar management in elderly patients with Type Ⅱ diabetes and to provide a reference for development of a program in management of blood sugar.Methods Using interpretive decriptive phenomenological research,an interview outline based on the theoretical domain framework was developed and face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 aged patients who had Type Ⅱ diabetes in the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism of a Grade ⅢA hospital in Jiangxi Province.The participants were selected by purposive sampling.Colaizzi 7-step analytical method,in conjunction with Nvivo 11 software,was used to analyse,summarise and extract the themes.Results Seven themes related to the theoretical domain framework were extracted,which included knowledge,skills,environmental context and resources,behavioural adjustment,motivation and goals,emotions and self-efficacy.After refinement,nine sub-themes on major requirement for blood glucose management were extracted,which included the requirements for knowledge and skills in blood sugar management,support from the community and healthcare resources,support from the family,changes in maladaptive behaviours,individualised blood sugar management,motivation for self-management,clarity in goals of blood sugar control,emotional support and psychological adjustment,and support for strengthened beliefs(9 sub-themes).Conclusion Elderly patients with Type Ⅱ diabetes have diverse and individualised needs in management of blood sugar.In the future,healthcare staff should develop appropriate strategies or programs to meet the individual needs of patients by addressing the actual needs of patients,improving the self-management behaviours of patients so as to improve the effects of the blood sugar control.
4.Summary of the best evidence for nutrition management of sarcopenia in maintenance hemodialysis patients
Luchen CHEN ; Huajuan SHEN ; Yongze DONG ; Meiling ZHOU ; Xiujun XU ; Yan JIANG ; Mengjiao ZHAO ; Shiyan YAO ; Guannan MA ; Haixin SONG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2025;31(34):4665-4674
Objective:To summarize the best evidence for nutrition management of sarcopenia in patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis (MHD), to guide the development of nutrition management programs.Methods:Using the 6S evidence model, literature on nutrition management of sarcopenia in MHD patients was electronically retrieved from databases and websites including UpToDate, Guidelines International Network, Joanna Briggs Institute Evidence-Based Health Care Center Database, European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism, UK Kidney Association, PubMed, Web of Science, China Biology Medicine disc, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and Wanfang Data. The search period was from database establishment to July 30, 2024. After screening and quality assessment of the literature, evidence was extracted and summarized.Results:A total of 19 articles were included, comprising one clinical decision, six guidelines, five systematic reviews, five expert consensus, and two randomized controlled trials. Twenty-six pieces of evidence were summarized from six aspects of nutrition team establishment and counseling, nutritional screening and assessment, nutritional support, nutrient intake, nutritional monitoring, and health education.Conclusions:The evidence summary on nutrition management of sarcopenia in MHD patients provides a basis for implementing nutritional interventions. Evidence transformation and application should be conducted in accordance with patient preferences and the actual clinical context.
5.Study on the intervention effect of exercise rehabilitation based on constructivism teaching model on pelvic girdle pain in pregnant women in late pregnancy
Meiling WU ; Xiaolin GAO ; Shuai XU ; Bao JIANG ; Lei QUAN
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2025;41(20):1551-1557
Objective:To investigate the intervention effect of exercise rehabilitation based on constructivism teaching mode on pelvic girdle pain (PGP) in pregnant women in late pregnancy, and to provide guidance for improving the pregnancy experience of PGP pregnant women.Methods:A quasi-experimental study was conduced, from November 2023 to February 2024, using convenience sampling method to select late pregnant women with PGP who had been filed and had regular obstetric checkups in the Second Hospital of Shandong University as the study subjects, they were randomly divided into intervention group (granted exercise rehabilitation based on the constructivism teaching model) and control group (granted exercise rehabilitation based on the traditional teaching model) according to the random number table method. Compare the pain scores and teaching effectiveness of pregnant women before and after the intervention in the two groups.Results:The final number of the two groups were 50 in each group, aged (32.38 ± 3.93) years in the intervention group; aged (31.34 ± 3.19) years in the control group. After the intervention, the pain scores of pregnant women in the intervention group (1.48 ± 1.26) scores were significantly lower than those in the control group (2.96 ± 1.42) scores, and the difference was statistically significant ( t = -5.45, P<0.05). The scores of the evaluation of the teaching effect memory problem scores, movement mastery scores, and classroom evaluations were (7.96 ± 1.30) scores, (13. 96 ± 0.88) scores, (27.54 ± 3.08) scores in the intervention group, which were significantly higher than those in the control group (5.80 ± 1.29) scores, (8.48 ± 1.82) scores, (16.24 ± 3.80) scores, the differences were statistically significant ( t = 8.30, 19.16, 16.31, all P<0.05). Conclusions:Based on the constructivism teaching model, exercise rehabilitation for pregnant women with PGP in late pregnancy can effectively alleviate their pelvic girdle pain, and the teaching effect is better than the traditional teaching model, which has the potential to be promoted and applied in the teaching of obstetric maternity schools.
6.Predictive value of serum sEC and COX-2 levels for postoperative recurrence and metastasis of breast cancer
Zhaohui ZHU ; Xu QIAN ; Meiling XUE ; Aijun SUN ; Weimin SUN
Chinese Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2025;19(5):671-677
Objective:To explore the value of serum soluble E-cadherin (sEC) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) levels in predicting postoperative recurrence and metastasis of breast cancer.Methods:198 female breast cancer patients who underwent surgical treatment in Huai’an Hospital Affiliated to Xuzhou Medical University (Huai’an Second People’s Hospital) From Mar. 2023 to Mar. 2025 were selected and followed up for 3 years. The recurrence and metastasis were counted. Patients with recurrence and metastasis were included in the poor prognosis group, and patients without recurrence and metastasis were included in the good prognosis group. The general data, preoperative serum sEC and COX-2 levels were compared between the two groups. The influencing factors of recurrence and metastasis of breast cancer after operation were analyzed. The dose-response relationship and predictive value of serum sEC and COX-2 levels with recurrence and metastasis were analyzed. Logistic regression equation (LR) model 1 was constructed according to conventional influencing factors, and LR model 2 was constructed according to conventional influencing factors combined with serum sEC and COX-2. The predictive efficacy and accuracy of the two models were analyzed by receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) and calibration curve. According to the ratio of 7∶3, another 85 female breast cancer patients who underwent surgical treatment in Huai’an Hospital Affiliated to Xuzhou Medical University (Huai’an Second People’s Hospital) from May. 2023 to May. 2025 were selected for external validation (validation set) .Results:Among 198 breast cancer patients who underwent postoperative follow-up for 3 years, 3 cases were lost to follow-up, and the recurrence and metastasis rate among the 195 patients who completed the 3-year postoperative follow-up was 26.15% (51/195). In the good prognosis group, the proportion of TNM stage III was 20.14%, the proportion of lymph node metastasis was 11.81%, the preoperative serum carbohydrate antigen 153 (CA153) level was (54.19±10.84) U/mL, the carbohydrate antigen 125 (CA125) level was (46.03±10.27) U/mL, the sEC level was (1987.65±191.37) ng/mL, and the COX-2 level was (17.85±5.21) ng/mL. In the poor prognosis group, the proportion of TNM stage III was 45.10%, the proportion of lymph node metastasis was 35.29%, the preoperative serum CA153 level was (65.87±12.23) U/mL, the CA125 level was (57.76±11.51) U/mL, the sEC level was (2 295.37±261.48) ng/mL, and the COX-2 level was (10.42±3.16) ng/mL. Compared with the good prognosis group, they were increased ( t/χ 2=12.00, 14.11, 6.39, 6.79, 8.92, 12.00, P<0.05). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that TNM stage III ( OR=2.078, 95%CI =1.569-2.751, P<0.05), lymph node metastasis ( OR=2.435, 95 %CI=1.843-3.216, P<0.05), serum CA153 ( OR= 1.180,95 %CI=1.026-1.357, P<0.05), CA125 ( OR=1.206,95 %CI=1.033-1.408, P<0.05), sEC ( OR=1.011,95 %CI= 1.007-1.015, P<0.05), COX-2 ( OR=1.378,95 %CI=1.128-1.683, P<0.05) were independent risk factors for postoperative recurrence and metastasis of breast cancer. Restricted cubic spline (RCS) analysis showed that serum sEC and COX-2 levels were positively correlated with the risk of recurrence and metastasis of breast cancer ( P<0.05). ROC analysis showed that serum sEC (AUC=0.762,95 %CI=0.696-0.820, P<0.05) and COX-2 (AUC=0.757,95 %CI=0.691-0.815, P<0.05) could be used as biological indicators to predict postoperative recurrence and metastasis of breast cancer. The AUC of LR model 1 in predicting postoperative recurrence and metastasis of breast cancer was 0.862 (95 %CI=0.805-0.907, P<0.05). The AUC of LR model 2 in predicting postoperative recurrence and metastasis of breast cancer was 0.965 (95 %CI= 0.891-0.983, P<0.05), which was significantly larger than that of LR model 1 ( Z=2.015, P<0.05). The calibration curve analysis showed that the calibration degree of LR model 1 in predicting postoperative recurrence and metastasis of breast cancer was good, and the prediction results were in good agreement with the actual observation results. The calibration degree of LR model 2 was high, and the prediction results were in good agreement with the actual observation results. The results of external validation showed that the sensitivity of LR model 2 in predicting postoperative recurrence and metastasis of breast cancer was 82.61%, the specificity was 93.55%, the accuracy was 90.59%, and the Kappa value was 0.762 (95 %CI: 0.549-0.974) . Conclusions:Preoperative serum sEC and COX-2 levels are independent risk factors for postoperative recurrence and metastasis of breast cancer. They can be used as biological indicators to predict postoperative recurrence and metastasis of breast cancer. Combined with conventional indicators, they can significantly improve the predictive efficacy.
7.Facilitators and barriers to pulmonary rehabilitation in postoperative lung cancer patients:a Meta-synthesis
Tingting XIAO ; Lichun XU ; Hui ZHENG ; Meiling HUANG ; Man ZHANG ; Mingqi ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(18):2279-2286
Objective To synthesize qualitative studies on the experiences of postoperative lung cancer patients participating in pulmonary rehabilitation,aiming to comprehensively understand the barriers and facilitators influencing their engagement and to provide evidence-based insights for improving rehabilitation adherence.Methods Qualitative studies were retrieved from databases including Web of Science,PubMed,Cochrane Library,Embase,CNKI,Wanfang Data,VIPand Sinomed,with a search period spanning from database inception to January,2025.The methodological quality of eligible studies was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklist for Qualitative Research.Extracted findings were mapped and synthesized using the Theoretical Domains Framework(TDF)and the Capability-Opportunity-Motivation-Behavior mode(COM-B).Results Ultimately,a total of 11 studies were included,yielding 48 findings.Using the Theoretical Domains Framework(TDF)and COM-B model,facilitators and barriers to pulmonary rehabilitation in postoperative lung cancer patients were mapped and consolidated into 14 categories,culminating in 2 synthesized findings.Conclusion Participation in pulmonary rehabilitation among postoperative lung cancer patients is influenced by multiple factors.Clinicians should develop patient-centered pulmonary rehabilitation plans by considering these factors and incorporating patients' attitudes and perspectives.
8.Scoping review of research on nurses' self-efficacy in disaster contexts
Meiling DENG ; Xiaorong MAO ; Yehua XU ; Yiting WEN ; Hongying WU ; Huan WU
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(20):2542-2548
Objective To conduct a scoping review of studies on nurses' self-efficacy in disaster contexts,and to provide references for enhancing nurses' self-efficacy in disaster response.Methods Guided by the methodology of scoping review,we systematically searched PubMed,Web of Science,Cochrane Library,CINAHL,China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI),Wanfang Data,VIP Database,and China Biology Medicine disc(CBM)from inception to July 3,2025.Totally 2 researchers independently screened the search results,summarized them,and extracted relevant data.Results A total of 21 studies were included.Nurses' self-efficacy in disaster contexts was generally at a moderate level,influenced by multiple factors including sociodemographic characteristics,occupational background,and physical and mental health status.The main assessment tools were the General Self-Efficacy Scale and the Disaster Response Self-Efficacy Scale.Interventions included psychological first aid training,scenario simulation training,and immersive movie escape room training.Conclusion Nurses' self-efficacy in disaster contexts is generally at a moderate level with multiple influencing factors.Relevant assessment tools need further optimization,and interventions require further refinement.
9.Efficacy of RCA-PDCA in improving the rate of bladder filling before embryo transfer
Yaqin WANG ; Meiling XIA ; Longchang XU ; Maoling ZHANG ; Xianfeng SHI
Modern Clinical Nursing 2025;24(6):65-70
Objective To enhance the qualified rate of preoperative bladder filling and improve the experience of embryo transfer by implementing a nursing intervention based on the root cause analysis and plan-do-check-act(RCA-PDCA)cycle.Methods A before-after comparative study was conducted among the patients who received embryo transfer at a Tire-ⅢA specialist hospital between January and April 2024.The patient who received embryo transfer between January and February 2024(n=130)were assigned to the control group with routine nursing.Those who received embryo transfer between March and April 2024 were assigned to the trial group(n=136)with nursing intervention based on RCA-PDCA.The two groups were compared in terms of the qualified rate of bladder filling,endometrial visualisation rate,instrument-assisted transfer rate and level of comfort.Results A total of 126 women in the control group and 131 in the trial group completed the study.The patient in the trial group demonstrated significantly higher qualified rate of bladder filling and endometrial visualisation rate in comparison with those in the control group(70.2%vs.38.1%,81.7%vs.51.6%,respectively).The trial group also had lower rates in both of the instrument-assisted transfer and the incidence of mild pain than those in the control group(2.3%vs.7.9%,32.1%vs.53.2%,respectively;P<0.05).Conclusion RCA-PDCA is effective in improving preoperative bladder filling and endometrial visualisation,reducing instrument-assisted transfer and enhancing preoperative bladder comfort in the women receiving embryo transfer.
10.Factors associated with hospitalization for surgical management of refractory posterior epistaxis
Meiling XU ; Haibo XU ; Guifen CAI ; Lifeng ZHANG ; Zhaosheng LI ; Jincheng LIN
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2025;24(10):1254-1260
Objective:To investigate the clinical characteristics, bleeding site distribution, and factors associated with hospitalization for surgical management in patients with refractory posterior epistaxis.Methods:This cross-sectional study retrospectively analyzed data from 3 473 patients with refractory posterior epistaxis treated at ENT department or Emergency Department of Affiliated Zhangzhou Hospital of Fujian Medical University, between January 2018 and December 2024. The demographic and clinical data of patients were collected. Univariate analyses and multivariable logistic regression were applied to identify factors associated with hospitalization for surgical intervention.Results:Among 3 473 patients (65.94%(2 290 cases) male; mean age (54±21) years), 46.96% (1 631 cases)were aged 41-69 years. Bleeding predominantly occurred at night (89.66%, 3 114 cases) and in winter (29.92%, 1 039 cases). The most frequent bleeding sites were the olfactory cleft (25.22%,876 cases) and inferior meatus vault (25.63%,890 cases), followed by the posterior regions of middle meatus (11.26%,391 cases), the foremost regions of nasal cavity (11.20%,389 cases), the nasal septum surface (11.23%,390 cases), the bottom of nasal cavity (9.42%,327 cases), and the others or uncertain sites (6.05%,210 cases). Endoscopic electrocautery was performed in 75.01% of cases. Overall, 2 715 patients required hospitalization for surgery. Univariate analysis identified older age (≥70 years), male sex, alcohol use, nighttime onset, winter season, hypertension, diabetes, and anticoagulant use as significantly associated with hospitalization ( χ2=6.51, 8.03, 5.11, -0.17, 7.53, 12.52, 6.83, 5.18, all P<0.05). Multivariable logistic regression confirmed older age ( OR=2.45, 95% CI: 1.81-7.50), winter season ( OR=9.55, 95% CI: 2.26-9.38), nighttime onset ( OR=6.78, 95% CI: 1.84-6.96), alcohol use ( OR=27.71, 95% CI: 11.97-64.14), hypertension ( OR=7.93, 95% CI: 1.64-11.84), and anticoagulant use ( OR=6.39, 95% CI: 1.06-9.47) as independent positive factors associated with hospitalization for surgical management (all P<0.05). Conclusions:Refractory posterior epistaxis most commonly affects individuals aged 41-69 years, with bleeding frequently originating from the olfactory cleft or inferior meatus vault, and exhibits seasonal (winter) and diurnal (nighttime) patterns. Independent factors significantly associated with the need for hospitalization and surgical intervention include older age, winter onset, nighttime onset, alcohol use, hypertension, and anticoagulant use. Identifying these factors may aid in risk stratification and clinical decision-making.

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