1.Professor LIU Jinmin's Clinical Experience in Treating Epilepsy Based on the Method of Closing Yangming and Regaining Vital Activity
Lin ZOU ; Tianye SUN ; Mingyuan YAN ; Mi ZHAGN ; Shuai ZHAO ; Kaiyue WANG ; Lili LI ;
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(4):344-348
To summarize the clinical experience of Professor LIU Jinmin in treatment for epilepsy. It is believed that main pathogenesis of epilepsy is yangming failure to close and vital activity loss control, so a therapeutic approach focused on restoring the closure of yangming and regaining vital activity was proposed for the treatment of epilepsy. For excess syndrome, the treatment focuses on draining excess and descending qi, promoting purgation and restoring spirit. When yangming dryness-heat predominates, the approach involves unblock the bowels and regulating the spirit, descending qi and reducing fire, with modified Chengqi Decoction (承气汤) as prescription; when yangming phlegm-fire predominates, the treatment focuses on clearing heat and resolving phlegm, calming mind and suppressing fright, with modified Qingxin Wendan Decoction (清心温胆汤) as prescription; when yangming blood stasis predominates, the approach involves breaking up blood stasis and promoting purgation, eliminating stasis and awakening the mind, with Taoren Chengqi Decoction (桃核承气汤) as prescription. For deficiency syndrome, the treatment emphasizes tonifying deficiency and raising qi, strengthening the stomach and nourishing the spirit. When center qi deficiency and sinking of clear qi of the nutrients from food, the approach involves replenishing and uplifting qi while nourishing vital activity, with modified Liujunzi Decoction (六君子汤) as prescription; when yin deficiency and fluid consumption, the treatment focuses on nourishing stomach and tonifying yin, promoting fluid production and calming the spirit, with modified Maimendong Decoction (麦门冬汤) combined with Yiwei Decoction (益胃汤) as prescriptions. In clinical situations of deficiency-excess complex, it is essential to distinguish the primary condition from the secondary, applying both supplementing and draining methods flexibly to achieve optimal treatment.
2.Treatment of Minimally Conscious State with Musk Based on "Phlegm,Fire,Blood Stasis,and Deficiency"
Yanbo SONG ; Yongkang SUN ; Mingyuan LI ; Xinzhi WANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(2):188-192
Minimally conscious state (MCS) is at the edge between closed and open consciousness, but it still belongs to the category of "wind-strike block" syndrome. The basic pathogenesis of MCS is the obstruction of pathogenic qi, orifices closed and spirit hidden, with pathological factors including phlegm, fire, and blood stasis. Wind movement and water retention may also be present, and often leading to deficiency syndrome due to the exhaustion of qi, blood, yin, and yang at later stages. Treatment chooses Shexiang (Moschus) as the chief medicinal, emphasizing combination of medicinals and urgency of medication administration; the key therapeutic method is to open the orifices, with focuses on expelling pathogens and reinforcing healthy qi. For patients with severe phlegm or fire, use Xiaochengqi Decoction (小承气汤) to open the lower orifices, discharge heat and unblock the bowels, combined with Shexiang (Moschus) and Niuhuang (Bovis Calculus) to open the upper orifices, awaken the spirit and guide qi. For patients with turbid phlegm as the predominant, temporarily replace Shexiang (Moschus) with Baizhi (Angelicae dahuricae radix), using Ditan Decoction (涤痰汤) to eliminate phlegm to open the orifices, when turbid phlegm gradually subsided, Shexiang (Moschus) could be added. For patients with blood stasis as the predominant, Tongqiao Huoxue Decoction (通窍活血汤) will be used to activate blood and open orifice, if the blood circulates, the endogenous wind will be calmed, the water will be induced, the orifices will open and the consciousness will restore. For patients with closed orifices and body deficiency, the treatment should open the orifices and reinforce healthy qi, and consider the root and branch simultaneously; qi deficiency syndrome can be addressed with Buyang Huanwu Decoction (补阳还五汤) to boost qi and reinforce healthy qi; yin deficiency syndrome can be treated with Shaoyao Gancao Decoction (芍药甘草汤) combined with Fengsui Pill (封髓丹) to nourish yin, soften sinews, and secure kidney essence; yang deficiency can be managed by using Dihuang Yinzi Decoction (地黄饮子) to enrich yin, supplement yang, and open the orifices.
3.Interpretation of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons expert consensus on the multidisciplinary management and resectability of locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer
Yichao HAN ; Jingyuan FAN ; Mingyuan DU ; Tiancheng LI ; Hecheng LI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2025;32(04):453-462
With the continuous advancements in immunotherapy and targeted therapy, the treatment management and surgical resection assessment of locally advanced lung cancer have undergone significant changes. In October 2024, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) released the "STS expert consensus on the multidisciplinary management and resectability of locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer", which provides the latest insights on the evaluation of resectability and multidisciplinary management of locally advanced lung cancer, neoadjuvant (including perioperative) therapy, and adjuvant therapy. This article aims to interpret this consensus, with the goal of introducing the latest perspectives of the STS consensus to thoracic surgeons and providing a reference for the rational implementation of surgical resection, multidisciplinary management, and standardized comprehensive treatment models for non-small cell lung cancer in China.
4.MRI images and clinical characteristics of right ventricular outflow tract obstruction in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Wei LI ; Kai YANG ; Di ZHOU ; Fengkai LI ; Shaojun LI ; Mingyuan YUAN ; Minjie LU
Journal of Practical Radiology 2025;41(7):1134-1138
Objective To explore the MRI images and clinical characteristics of right ventricular outflow tract obstruction(RVOTO)in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy(HCM)patients.Methods The clinical and imaging data of 30 patients with RVOTO and 55 randomly selected patients with simple left ventricular outflow tract obstruction(LVOTO)were retrospectively analyzed,and the data between the two groups were statistically analyzed.Results The N-terminal pro-B type natriuretic peptide(NT-proBNP)value,the average thickness of left ventricular basal end diastolic anterior wall and anterior septum,the proportion of"scallop sign"on imaging,and the mass percentage of myocardial late gadolinium enhancement(LGE)in RVOTO group were significantly higher than those in LVOTO group(P<0.01).Conclusion RVOTO is the result of multiple factors,including the thickening of interventricular septum,as well as the right ventricular free wall.When the"scallop sign"appears in MRI examinations of HCM patients,it is necessary to be highly vigilant for the presence of RVOTO.
5.Clinical features and prognosis of different primary sites in early-stage follicular lymphoma: an analysis of the SEER database
Qiuzi ZHONG ; Yunpeng WU ; Mingyuan ZHU ; Wenhui CAI ; Cui GAO ; Ting ZHAO ; Dazhi CHEN ; Gaofeng LI ; Yonggang XU ; Lipin LIU ; Xin LIU ; Siye CHEN ; Shunan QI ; Ye-Xiong LI ; Ye LIU
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2025;34(6):560-568
Objective:To investigate the clinical characteristics and prognosis of follicular lymphoma (FL) patients with different primary sites using the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database.Methods:Clinical data of 7167 patients with early-stage FL (stage I-II) from the SEER database between 2000 and 2015 were respectively analyzed. Primary sites were divided into intranodal and extranodal types. Intranodal primary sites included supradiaphragmatic lymph nodes (LN), subphrenic lymph nodes and Waldeyer's ring. Extranodal primary sites consisted of skin, gastrointestinal tract, duodenum, head and neck, other sites. Prognostic factors and overall survival (OS) in patients with different primary sites were analyzed. OS rate was evaluated using Kaplan-Meier method and survival difference between primary sites was compared with log-rank test. Inverse probability treatment weighting (IPTW) and multi-variable analysis were applied to adjust for confounding factors. Multivariate Cox regression analysis of influencing factors of OS was performed.Results:The median age was 63 years old, with the median follow-up time of 63 months. There was no difference in prognosis among the intranodal groups or between the intranodal and extranodal groups. The 10-year OS rates of the supradiaphragmatic lymph LN ( n=2146), subdiaphragmatic LN ( n=2811), and the Waldeyer's ring ( n=151) groups were 70.7%, 69.9% and 73.4%, respectively ( P=0.422 for infradiaphragmatic LN vs. supradiaphragmatic LN, P=1.000 for Waldeyer's ring vs. supradiaphragmatic LN), and 70.3% and 68.9% for intranodal ( n=5108) and extranodal ( n=2059), respectively. There was no significant difference in OS between the groups ( P=0.581) after IPTW adjustment. The most common primary sites in extranodal disease were skin, gastrointestinal tract, head and neck, and duodenum. The 10-year OS for skin, gastrointestinal tract, and cutaneous was 74.2%, 74.7%, and 87.3%, respectively, significantly higher than 55.6% for other sites (duodenum vs. others sites, gastrointestinal vs. others sites, skin vs. others sites: all P<0.001). Multivariate Cox regression analysis revealed that difference in OS was not significant among the intranodal groups or between the intranodal and extranodal groups. However, different extranodal primary site was an independent prognostic factor for OS. Conclusions:Early FL patients with supradiaphragmatic LN, subdiaphragmatic LN and Waldeyer's ring, and between the intranodal and extranodal primary sites obtain similar prognosis. However, early-stage FL patients with different extranodal primary sites have prognostic differences. The prognosis of primary skin, gastrointestinal tract and duodenum is significantly better than that of other extranodal primary sites.
6.Meta-analysis of femoral neck system and cannulated compression screw internal fixation in the treatment of femoral neck fractures in young and middle-aged patients
Haoxuan LI ; Chengri LIU ; Guangwen JIN ; Huan ZHANG ; Mingyuan GU ; Ri JIN
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2025;45(5):294-301
Objective:To compare the clinical effect of femoral neck system (FNS) and cannulated compression screw internal fixation in the treatment of femoral neck fractures in young and middle-aged patients.Methods:The databases of CNKI, Wanfang Data Knowledge Service Platform, VIP, Chinese Medical Journal Full-text Database, PubMed, Embase, Web of Science and Cochrane Library were searched. The intraoperative blood loss, intraoperative fluoroscopy times, hospital stay, fracture healing time, Harris hip function score, partial weight-bearing time and complication rate were extracted to compare the clinical efficacy of the two surgical methods. Stata18.0 statistical software was used for meta-analysis.Results:A total of 699 patients from 11 studies were included in this study. Compared with cannulated compression screw internal fixation, the FNS had a shorter operation time [ WMD= -8.54, 95% CI(-14.87, -2.21), P=0.008], fewer intraoperative fluoroscopy times[ WMD= -8.29, 95% CI(-11.45, -5.12), P< 0.001], a shorter fracture healing time [ WMD=-1.59, 95% CI(-2.49, -0.68), P=0.001], a shorter partial weight-bearing time[ WMD=-3.45, 95% CI(-4.43, -2.46), P<0.001], a lower incidence of postoperative complications [ RR=0.41, 95% CI(0.22, 0.76), P= 0.004], and a lower incidence of postoperative nonunion [ RR=0.40, 95% CI(0.18, 0.88), P=0.022]. Meanwhile, the FNS group had more intraoperative blood loss [ WMD=9.53, 95% CI(2.70, 16.35), P=0.006] and a higher Harris hip function score at the last follow-up [ WMD=3.50, 95% CI(2.11, 4.89), P<0.001] than the cannulated compression screw internal fixation group. There were no statistically significant differences in the length of hospital stay [ WMD=-0.48, 95% CI(-0.82, -0.13), P=0.092] or the incidence of femoral head necrosis [ RR=0.57, 95% CI(0.26, 1.24), P=0.159] between the two groups. Conclusion:Compared with cannulated compression screw internal fixation in the treatment of femoral neck fracture in young and middle-aged patients, FNS has more intraoperative blood loss, but it has more advantages in operation time, intraoperative blood loss, intraoperative fluoroscopy times, postoperative fracture healing time, Harris hip function score, partial weight-bearing time, postoperative nonunion rate and postoperative complications rate.
7.Analysis of prostate cancer screening results and exploration of screening model for elderly males in Songjiang Rural Areas of Shanghai City based on PSA preliminary screening under the community linkage mode
Daocheng FANG ; Lingfeng WU ; Lixin CHEN ; Chunhua TANG ; Yong WANG ; Hui LI ; Hui WANG ; Kui ZHANG ; Shuangquan SUN ; Qiang GAO ; Mingyuan DONG ; Chao WANG ; Yi YANG ; Zhiwei YANG ; Jing LIU ; Wendi DU ; Zhenbing SHI ; Shumei BI ; Hui WEN
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;59(2):230-234
This study aims to analyze the screening results and epidemiological characteristics of prostate cancer (PCa) among elderly males in the rural areas of Songjiang, Shanghai City, through the implementation of a preliminary prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening based on a community-linkage model, and to explore an effective screening approach. A retrospective observational study design was employed to collect data from residents who underwent PSA screening at Songjiang Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, in collaboration with multiple community health service centers in Songjiang District, Shanghai City, between June 2022 and June 2024, through free clinics and annual health examinations. Prostate biopsy was recommended for individuals with total PSA (tPSA) levels >10 ng/ml and those with 4 ng/ml≤tPSA≤10 ng/ml and abnormal free-to-total PSA (f/tPSA) ratios. Clinical characteristics of detected PCa patients were analyzed. Follow-up was conducted through phone calls and home visits by family doctors, coupled with enhanced health education. The results indicated that a total of 17 198 residents participated in the screening, among which 2 234 (12.99%) had tPSA levels between 4 ng/ml and 10 ng/ml, and 257 (1.49%) had tPSA levels >10 ng/ml. Ultimately, 417 residents underwent prostate biopsy, with 171 being diagnosed with PCa, yielding a positive biopsy rate of 41.00% and a PCa detection rate of 0.99%. The predominant pathological subtype among PCa patients was adenocarcinoma (168 cases, 98.24%). Of the 146 PCa patients who received treatment, the majority were classified as intermediate or high-risk (124 cases, 84.93%). Furthermore, with the optimization of the screening model, there was a significant increase in the proportion of subsequent outpatient visits. In conclusion, the community-linkage-based PSA screening model demonstrated high effectiveness in screening for PCa among elderly males in the rural areas of Songjiang, Shanghai City. Epidemiological findings revealed that PCa patients in this region are primarily composed of intermediate and high-risk groups, highlighting the need for intensified early screening and health education.
8.Research progress in the factors related to bone cement leakage in percutaneous vertebral augmentation for vertebral metastases
Mingyuan HOU ; Zhilong WANG ; Yibing LI ; Taiyang ZUO
Journal of Interventional Radiology 2025;34(1):109-114
For the treatment of vertebral metastases,percutaneous vertebral augmentation can effectively relieve pain,stabilize vertebrae,and prevent and treat pathological fractures.Bone cement leakage is the most common complication of percutaneous vertebral augmentation.Most bone cement leakages are asymptomatic and no special management is required,but close attention should be paid to some rare and serious complications caused by bone cement leakage.This paper aims to make a comprehensive review about the advances in percutaneous vertebral augmentation for vertebral metastases,focusing on the technical features,characteristics of bone cement,types of bone cement leakage,leakage-related factors and their preventive measures,etc.
9.The curative effect of CT-guided microwave ablation combined with percutaneous vertebroplasty for spinal metastases and the analysis of risk factors for bone cement leakage
Mingyuan HOU ; Zhilong WANG ; Fangzhou JIANG ; Zerui WANG ; Yining LIANG ; Yibing LI ; Taiyang ZUO
Journal of Interventional Radiology 2025;34(2):186-191
Objective To investigate the short-term efficacy of CT-guided microwave ablation(MWA)combined with percutaneous vertebroplasty(PVP)for spinal metastases,and to analyze the risk factors for postoperative cement leakage.Methods The clinical data of 50 patients with spinal metastases(74 diseased vertebrae in total),who were treated with CT-guided MW A combined with PVP at the authors'hospital from January 2020 to June 2023,were retrospectively analyzed.Numerical Pain Rating Scale(NRS),daily morphine consumption(DMC)and Activity of Daily Living Scale(ADL)were used to evaluate the short-term efficacy.Regular postoperative CT reexamination was carried out to assess the condition of local tumor control and bone cement leakage.Univariate analysis and multivariate binary logistic analysis of gender,age,maximum diameter of metastatic lesion,type of metastasis,Tomita classification of primary tumor,level of affected vertebrae,injected volume of bone cement,injection side,pathological fracture,and posterior vertebral wall rupture were performed to determine the risk factors for postoperative occurrence of bone cement leakage.Results The preoperative,and the postoperative one-day,one-week,one-month,3-month and 6-month NRS were(7.24±1.41),(4.76±1.45),(3.42±1.34),(2.86±0.90),(2.20±0.57),(1.66±0.72)points respectively.The preoperative,and the postoperative one-day,one-week,one-month,3-month and 6-month DMC were(110.40±94.61),(66.10±51.23),(47.30±37.49),(32.90±22.84),(25.60±18.97),(15.36±13.43)mg respectively.The preoperative,and the postoperative one-week,one-month,3-month and 6-month ADL were(40.80±11.45),(53.20±6.68),(60.40±5.14),(62.90±4.75),(64.80±4.51)points respectively.The differences in NRS,DMC,ADL between their preoperative values and postoperative 6-month values were statistically significant(all P<0.05).Postoperative 6-month imaging follow-up check revealed that tumor was controlled in 46 patients and the tumor recurrence rate was 8%(4/50),and mild bone cement leakage occurred in 17 of 74 vertebrae(22.97%).Multivariate regression analysis indicated that pathological fracture(OR=9.581,95%CI=2.292-40.055,P=0.002)and rupture of posterior wall of vertebra(OR=5.105,95%CI=1.041-25.022,P=0.044)were the independent risk factors for bone cement leakage,the pathological fracture(OR=35.333,95%CI=4.029-309.840,P=0.001)was the independent risk factor for cortical bone cement leakage.No independent risk factor for vascular bone cement leakage was observed.The rupture of posterior wall of vertebra(OR=48.400,95%CI=4.725-495.753,P=0.001)was the independent risk factor for leakage of bone cement in spinal canal.Conclusion MW A combined with PVP can rapidly relieve pain,improve the ability of daily activity and quality of life of patients with spinal metastases,which can be further improved within 6 months after treatment.The combination use of MW A and PVP carries lower incidence of bone cement leakage.The pathological fracture and posterior wall rupture of vertebra are the independent risk factors for bone cement leakage.
10.Advances in percutaneous ablation for pulmonary oligometastases from colorectal cancer
Mingyuan HOU ; Yibing LI ; Zhenhua DU ; Zhilong WANG ; Taiyang ZUO
Journal of Interventional Radiology 2025;34(9):1023-1029
Colorectal cancer(CRC)is one of the most common malignant tumors worldwide,metastasizing most commonly to the liver and lung.Local treatment of pulmonary oligometastases from CRC has an important position in the therapeutic course of the disease,sometimes local therapy is the key to achieve a disease-free state.Surgery is the preferred treatment for pulmonary oligometastases from CRC,but some patients are unable to undergo surgery due to physical conditions or lesion's anatomical location limitations.Because of its minimally-invasive manipulation,repeatable adoption,maximum preservation of lung parenchyma and lung function,and the potential to cure new or recurrent lung metastases,percutaneous ablation therapy has emerged as an important surgical alternative,and its clinical application has been increasing in recent years.Percutaneous ablation techniques mainly include radiofrequency ablation(RFA),microwave ablation(MWA),and cryoablation(CA).RFA produces thermal effect through high-frequency electrical current,and it is easy to operate and applicable for a wide range of treatments.MW A uses efficient microwave heating technique and its energy distribution is uniform,suitable for larger lesions.Through repeated freeze-thaw cycles CA destroys tumor tissues,which is particularly suitable for the lesions near important structures.Besides,percutaneous ablation combined with surgery,medication,etc.can be used for the treatment of pulmonary oligometastases from CRC,this kind of combination therapy has synergistic effect to enhance the curative efficacy.This paper aims to make a comprehensive review about the importance of treating pulmonary oligometastases from CRC,the efficacy,prognosis,and influencing factors of various percutaneous ablation techniques,and the application progress of ablation combined with other therapies.

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