1.Effects of dapagliflozin on inflammatory level and prognosis in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and acute myocardial infarction
Mengmei LI ; Weifeng ZHANG ; Xiaowen ZHEN ; Weisheng LIU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Medicine 2026;33(1):38-44
Objective To investigate the effects of dapagliflozin on inflammatory factors and prognosis in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Methods In a randomized, double-blind trial, 146 patients with T2DM and AMI (within 7 days of onset) were divided into dapagliflozin (dapagliflozin 10 mg/d combining AMI standard therapy) and control (AMI standard therapy) groups, and were followed up for 12 months. Serum levels of interleukin-1β (IL-1β), IL-6, high-sensitivity C reactive protein (hs-CRP) at baseline, 1, 3, 6, and 12 months, and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) rate at 12 months were compared between the two groups. Kaplan-Meier curves were used to analyze the cumulative incidences of MACE in the two groups. Results Three patients were withdrawn or dropped out. At 12 months, IL-1β, IL-6, and hs-CRP levels were significantly lower in dapagliflozin group (n=71) than those in control group (n=72, P<0.01), approaching normal levels. Compared with the control group, LVEF was higher (P<0.01), BNP was lower (P<0.01), MACE incidence was lower (P=0.047) in dapagliflozin group at 12 months. Generalized linear mixed models showed significant group-time interactions in IL-1β, IL-6, and hs-CRP (P<0.001), and these factors declined faster in the dapagliflozin group. Kaplan-Meier curve showed the cumulative incidences of MACE and heart failure were lower in dapagliflozin group than those in non-dapagliflozin group (P<0.05). Conclusions For patients with T2DM patients and AMI, dapagliflozin has good anti-inflammatory and cardioprotective effects.
2.Clinical Efficacy of Modified Linggui Zhugan Tang in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea-Hypopnea Syndrome of Spleen Deficiency and Dampness Obstruction with Blood Stasis Type and Its Effect on MIF, miR-223, and IL-18
Jun ZHANG ; Mengmei WEI ; Bo LI ; Yi YANG ; Changhui LINGHU ; Mingchang ZHANG ; Zhengxing GE
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(9):171-179
ObjectiveTo investigate the intervention effects of modified Linggui Zhugan Tang (LGZGT) on patients with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) of the spleen deficiency and dampness obstruction with blood stasis type, reveal its possible mechanisms, and provide a theoretical basis for the clinical treatment of OSAHS with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). MethodsEighty OSAHS patients with spleen deficiency and dampness obstruction with blood stasis were randomly assigned to a control group and an observation group (1∶1) using a random number table, with 40 patients in each group. The control group received standard basic treatment combined with oral Doxofylline tablets, while the observation group received standard basic treatment combined with modified LGZGT. Serum levels of macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF), microRNA-223 (miR-223), and interleukin-18 (IL-18) were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and the mRNA expression levels of MIF, miR-223, and IL-18 were measured by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR). After two months of treatment, the total clinical efficacy, apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), lowest nocturnal oxygen saturation (LSpO2), body mass index (BMI), TCM syndrome scores, and expression levels of MIF, miR-223, and IL-18 before and after treatment were compared between the two groups. Correlations between MIF, miR-223, IL-18 and AHI and LSpO2 were also analyzed. ResultsCompared with the control group, the observation group showed a significantly higher total clinical effective rate (P<0.01, Z=-3.49). Within the control group, no significant changes were observed in AHI, LSpO2, BMI, TCM syndrome scores, or MIF, miR-223, IL-18 levels and their mRNAs after treatment. In the observation group, AHI, BMI, TCM syndrome scores, and MIF and IL-18 levels and their mRNAs decreased significantly, while LSpO2 increased significantly (P<0.01). After treatment, compared with the control group, the observation group exhibited significantly lower AHI, BMI, TCM syndrome scores, and MIF and IL-18 levels and their mRNAs, and significantly higher LSpO2 (P<0.01). Correlation analysis showed that MIF and IL-18 were positively correlated with AHI (P<0.01) and negatively correlated with LSpO2 (P<0.01), whereas miR-223 was negatively correlated with AHI (P<0.01) and positively correlated with LSpO2 (P<0.01). ConclusionModified LGZGT may improve OSAHS of the spleen deficiency and dampness obstruction with blood stasis type by reducing airway inflammatory factors, alleviating airway inflammation, relieving airway edema and stenosis, and improving airway obstruction.
3.Specialty work engagement dilemma of wound therapists in non-specialist clinics
Xin ZHANG ; Li WEI ; Zirong TIAN ; Fei LI ; Mengmei BU ; Xinqi WANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2025;31(14):1840-1846
Objective:To explore the specialty work engagement dilemma among wound therapists in non-specialist clinics, so as to provide a reference basis for improving wound therapists' work engagement and reducing job burnout.Methods:This study was a phenomenological study. Semi-structured interviews with 12 wound therapists in non-specialist clinics from 12 hospitals were conducted between May and July 2024 using purposive sampling. Colaizzi seven-step method was used for data analysis and topic refinement.Results:A total of five themes and 13 sub-themes were extracted, including the role change dilemma (focus dispersion due to transfer of positions in clinical departments, and identity challenges due to adjustment of the field of job posting) , career development dilemma (reduced motivation due to obstacles to in-depth development in specialized fields, and limited conditions for scientific research training and implementation impeding the recognition and return of work) , support environment dilemma (insufficient medical insurance support increased job burden, lack of hospital support reduced work efficiency, lack of team support weakened work focus, poor self-support limited the depth of work engagement, lack of support from patients and their families increased the difficulty of maintaining work motivation) , pros and cons weighing dilemma (unclear delineation of risk and responsibility, difficult to weigh risk and benefit) , dilemma of whole-course management of disease (lack of communication between hospitals weakened the continuity of work, lack of home follow-up increased the uncertainty of the work) .Conclusions:Specialty work engagement dilemmas among wound therapists in non-specialist clinics are influenced by a variety of factors. It is necessary for medical institutions, healthcare workers and patients' families to work together to create a favorable working environment for wound therapists in order to promote the high-quality development of wound therapy nursing services in China.
4.Specialty work engagement dilemma of wound therapists in non-specialist clinics
Xin ZHANG ; Li WEI ; Zirong TIAN ; Fei LI ; Mengmei BU ; Xinqi WANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2025;31(14):1840-1846
Objective:To explore the specialty work engagement dilemma among wound therapists in non-specialist clinics, so as to provide a reference basis for improving wound therapists' work engagement and reducing job burnout.Methods:This study was a phenomenological study. Semi-structured interviews with 12 wound therapists in non-specialist clinics from 12 hospitals were conducted between May and July 2024 using purposive sampling. Colaizzi seven-step method was used for data analysis and topic refinement.Results:A total of five themes and 13 sub-themes were extracted, including the role change dilemma (focus dispersion due to transfer of positions in clinical departments, and identity challenges due to adjustment of the field of job posting) , career development dilemma (reduced motivation due to obstacles to in-depth development in specialized fields, and limited conditions for scientific research training and implementation impeding the recognition and return of work) , support environment dilemma (insufficient medical insurance support increased job burden, lack of hospital support reduced work efficiency, lack of team support weakened work focus, poor self-support limited the depth of work engagement, lack of support from patients and their families increased the difficulty of maintaining work motivation) , pros and cons weighing dilemma (unclear delineation of risk and responsibility, difficult to weigh risk and benefit) , dilemma of whole-course management of disease (lack of communication between hospitals weakened the continuity of work, lack of home follow-up increased the uncertainty of the work) .Conclusions:Specialty work engagement dilemmas among wound therapists in non-specialist clinics are influenced by a variety of factors. It is necessary for medical institutions, healthcare workers and patients' families to work together to create a favorable working environment for wound therapists in order to promote the high-quality development of wound therapy nursing services in China.
5.Status quo and influencing factors of uncertainty in illness among patients undergoing daytime ophthalmic surgery
Mengmei BU ; Zhangfang MA ; Wenxian WANG ; Wanxia ZHANG ; Wei SONG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(20):2775-2779
Objective:To assess the status quo of uncertainty in illness among patients undergoing daytime ophthalmic surgeries and to identify its influencing factors.Methods:Patients who underwent surgery in the Ophthalmic Daytime Surgery Wards of Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, from January to June 2023, were selected by convenience sampling. Data were collected using a general demographic survey and the Medical Uncertainty Inventory Scale (MUIS/MUIS-A). Multiple linear regression analysis was employed to investigate the factors influencing the uncertainty in illness among these patients.Results:Out of 248 questionnaires distributed, 243 were effectively collected, resulting in a 97.98% response rate. The scores on the MUIS/MUIS-A ranged from 55 to 144, with a median of 102. Multiple linear regression analysis indicated that acceptance of the disease, educational level, and the number of surgeries were significant factors influencing the uncertainty in illness among these patients ( P<0.05) . Conclusions:The uncertainty in illness among patients undergoing daytime ophthalmic surgery is above the medium level. Factors such as acceptance of the disease, educational level, and the number of surgeries significantly influence this uncertainty.
6.Comparison of Effect of Ancient and Modern Processing Methods on Chemical Components of Lilii Bulbus Decoction Based on UHPLC-Q-Orbitrap HRMS
Yongqi ZHAO ; Hongwei ZHANG ; Zhenling ZHANG ; Yiming WANG ; Dehua LI ; Mengmei SUN ; Yake ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(7):177-184
ObjectiveTo compare the effects of different processing methods in ancient and modern times on the chemical components of Lilii Bulbus decoction, and to provide experimental support for the origin processing, decoction piece processing and clinical application of this herb. MethodUltra high performance liquid chromatography tandem quadrupole electrostatic field orbitrap high resolution mass spectrometry(UHPLC-Q-Orbitrap HRMS) was used for structural identification of the compounds using excimer ions, secondary MS and characteristic fragment ions, and referring to relevant literature and database information. Principal component analysis(PCA) and orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis(OPLS-DA) were used to screen the main differential components, the differential components were quantitatively studied by high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC), in order to compare the types and contents of chemical components in the decoction of different processing products of Lilii Bulbus. ResultA total of 24 chemical components were identified from the decoction of different processed products of Lilii Bulbus, water extract and scalding liquid of fresh Lilii Bulbus, including 17 phenols, 5 saponins and 2 alkaloids. Compared with the fresh Lilii Bulbus decoction, the contents of regaloside A, p-coumaric acid, colchicine and other components in the decoction of dry Lilii Bulbus processed by scalding method decreased, the content of regaloside C in the decoction of dry Lilii Bulbus processed by steaming method decreased, and the contents of regaloside A and regaloside C in the decoction of fresh Lilii Bulbus processed by water immersion also decreased. Compared with the decoction of dry Lilii Bulbus processed by scalding method, the overall content of components in the fresh Lilii Bulbus decoction and the decoction of fresh Lilii Bulbus processed by water immersion was higher, the contents of components in the decoction of dry Lilii Bulbus processed by steaming method was higher, except for the slightly lower content of regaloside C. ConclusionDifferent processing processes have a certain effect on the types and contents of chemical components in Lilii Bulbus decoction. Scalding process is beneficial to the preservation of Lilii Bulbus, but can cause the loss of effective components. Compared with scalding method, steaming method can prevent browning of Lilii Bulbus and reduce the loss of its active ingredients. The processing method of removing foam after overnight immersion proposed by ZHANG Zhongjing may be more conducive to the treatment of Baihe disease, which can provide reference for the clinical rational application and mechanism research of different processed products of Lilii Bulbus.
7.Evidence summary of intra-abdominal pressure-guided enteral nutrition in patients with intra-abdominal hypertension
Jiaying TANG ; Yuping ZHANG ; Yao LI ; Mei LI ; Yuanquan NI ; Mengmei YUAN ; Xiaoxia HUANG ; Yue MAO ; Jing ZHANG ; Xiuqin FENG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2022;38(31):2420-2428
Objective:To retrieve and obtain relevant evidence of intra-abdominal pressure-oriented enteral nutrition assessment and management in patients with intra-abdominal hypertension, in order to provide evidence-based evidence for clinical medical staff to make enteral nutrition-related clinical decisions for patients with intra-abdominal hypertension.Methods:Systematic retrieval of Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang, Chinese Biomedical Literature, UpToDate, PubMed, Cochrane Library, BMJ Best Practice and other English data, as well as domestic and foreign guidelines such as American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network, etc. All evidence available on the Internet in both Chinese and English on intra-abdominal pressure-guided enteral nutrition strategies in adults with intra-abdominal hypertension, study types including clinical decision-making, systematic reviews/meta-analyses, evidence summaries, expert consensus, guidelines or related to the subject of this study closely related high-quality original research. The retrieval time was from the establishment of the database to November 2021. The literature evaluation tool was selected according to the research type. Two researchers trained in the evidence-based system independently evaluate the quality of the included literature, fully considering the clinical situation and expert opinions, and completed the evidence. Extracted and summarized.Results:Totally 13 articles were finally included, including 5 guidelines, 3 expert consensuses, 1 evidence summary and 4 original studies, and 29 evidence-based practice evidence of enteral nutrition in patients with intra-abdominal hypertension were collected, including the monitoring timing of enteral pressure, the pressure of enteral high pressure and the way of enteral nutrition, the pressure measurement of the abdominal cavity, the setting of abdominal pressure, the temperature conditions for early start of enteral nutrition, the selection of enteral pressure, the temperature setting of enteral nutrition nine aspects such as speed and regulation of internal nutrition and abdominal compartment syndrome prevention.Conclusions:This study summarizes the best evidence of intra-abdominal pressure management and enteral nutrition therapy in patients with intra-abdominal hypertension, and provides evidence-based basis for risk management, standardizing clinical practice, and ensuring treatment safety. In the stage of evidence transformation, clinical medical staff need to comprehensively weigh the benefits and risks of early enteral nutrition, and integrate evidence in combination with clinical practical application scenarios, so as to form a standardized early enteral nutrition management plan suitable for patients with intra-abdominal hypertension.
8.Establishment and application of HPLC-MS/MS method for detecting m6A level in RNA
Mengmei ZHANG ; Shasha ZHAO ; Nan HUANG ; Miao DING ; Fenyong SUN
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2021;55(4):528-534
Objective:Explore the establishment of a fast, stable and sensitive high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS) method for detecting the level of m6A modification in RNA and its application.Methods:The degree of m6A in RNA can be expressed as the ratio of m6A and adenosine (A) in concentration, which can be determined by ESI source positive ion multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) mode. The established method was verified by analyzing three quality control samples (m6A: 4, 40, 400 nmol/L; A: 40, 400, 4 000 nmol/L) with three different concentrations of low, medium, and high. The method was used to detect the degree of m6A in RNA from mouse spleen T cells treated in different ways. The t test was used to compare the differences between the two groups of data. Results:The established method had a good Linearity ( R2>0.99) in a range of 1-500 nmol/L for m6A and 10-5 000 nmol/L for A. The limit of detection (LOD) was 1 nmol/L for m6A and 10 nmol/L for A. The recoveries were between 98.9% and 116.5%. The intra-day ( n=5) RSDs and the inter-day ( n=15, 5 days) RSDs were 2.4%-9.5% and 4.4%-9.6%, respectively. And this method was used to detect the degree of m6A in the RNA from mouse spleen T cells cultured in different conditions. The results showed that the m6A modification level in the RNA of primary CD8 +T cell was 0.271 5±0.017 9, and the m6A modification level in the RNA of primary CD8 +T cell with IL-27 was 0.251 7±0.015 0, indicating that primary CD8 +T cells have a higher level of RNA methylation. Conclusion:This research has established a fast, simplemethylation degree in RNA with HPLC-MS/MS. This method is easy to be popularized and is suitable for the detection of large quantity of samples, and of great significance in analyzing the relationship between methylation and diseases.
9.Establishment and application of HPLC-MS/MS method for detecting m6A level in RNA
Mengmei ZHANG ; Shasha ZHAO ; Nan HUANG ; Miao DING ; Fenyong SUN
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2021;55(4):528-534
Objective:Explore the establishment of a fast, stable and sensitive high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS) method for detecting the level of m6A modification in RNA and its application.Methods:The degree of m6A in RNA can be expressed as the ratio of m6A and adenosine (A) in concentration, which can be determined by ESI source positive ion multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) mode. The established method was verified by analyzing three quality control samples (m6A: 4, 40, 400 nmol/L; A: 40, 400, 4 000 nmol/L) with three different concentrations of low, medium, and high. The method was used to detect the degree of m6A in RNA from mouse spleen T cells treated in different ways. The t test was used to compare the differences between the two groups of data. Results:The established method had a good Linearity ( R2>0.99) in a range of 1-500 nmol/L for m6A and 10-5 000 nmol/L for A. The limit of detection (LOD) was 1 nmol/L for m6A and 10 nmol/L for A. The recoveries were between 98.9% and 116.5%. The intra-day ( n=5) RSDs and the inter-day ( n=15, 5 days) RSDs were 2.4%-9.5% and 4.4%-9.6%, respectively. And this method was used to detect the degree of m6A in the RNA from mouse spleen T cells cultured in different conditions. The results showed that the m6A modification level in the RNA of primary CD8 +T cell was 0.271 5±0.017 9, and the m6A modification level in the RNA of primary CD8 +T cell with IL-27 was 0.251 7±0.015 0, indicating that primary CD8 +T cells have a higher level of RNA methylation. Conclusion:This research has established a fast, simplemethylation degree in RNA with HPLC-MS/MS. This method is easy to be popularized and is suitable for the detection of large quantity of samples, and of great significance in analyzing the relationship between methylation and diseases.
10. CT serosa high enhancement sign in differentiating T3 from T4a gastric cancer
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2019;35(9):1361-1364
Objective: To explore the value of serosa high enhancement sign in differentiating T3 and T4a gastric cancer. Methods: Abdominal three-phase enhanced CT images of 104 patients with stage T3 or T4a gastric cancer confirmed by operation and pathology were analyzed retrospectively. The occurrence rate of serosa high enhancement sign in each stage was observed and compared. Using serosa high enhancement sign as the criterion for diagnosis of T4a stage gastric cancer,its accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value were calculated. Results: Among 104 patients, 34 were found with T3 stage and 70 were T4a stage gastric cancer. The accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value of serosa high enhancement sign in diagnosis of stage T4a gastric cancer was 77.88% (81/104), 81.43% (57/70), 70.59% (24/34), 85.07% (57/67) and 64.86% (24/37), respectively. The occurrence rate of serosa high enhancement sign in arterial phase, venous phase and delayed phase of T4a gastric cancer was 32.86% (23/70), 75.71% (53/70) and 62.86% (44/70), respectively. There was significant difference of occurrence rates between arterial phase and venous phase (P<0.001), also between arterial phase and delayed phase (P=0.001), but no significant difference was found between venous phase and delayed phase CT images (P=0.143). Conclusion: Serosa high enhancement sign on enhance CT has relatively high accuracy, sensitivity and specificity for diagnosis of T4a gastric cancer, which can be used to judge the serosa invasion of gastric cancer. It is recommended to observe this sign in venous or delayed phase.

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