1.Uncariae Ramulus Cum Uncis and Its Active Components in Treatment of Tourette Syndrome: A Review
Jiayu WANG ; Pan ZHENG ; Shaoyu LI ; Feng CHEN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(8):337-346
Tourette syndrome (TS) is a highly prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder in children, clinically characterized primarily by motor and/or vocal tics. Its pathogenesis is associated with hyperactivity of the dopaminergic system in the basal ganglia, and current medical treatments are limited by adverse reactions and unsatisfactory efficacy. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), TS is classified under categories such as "liver wind" and "convulsions", and is considered to be closely related to liver dysregulation. Uncariae Ramulus Cum Uncis (URCU) is a commonly used wind-dispelling herb. URCU has a clearly defined origin and a rich chemical composition, with alkaloids as its major active constituents, including rhynchophylline and isorhynchophylline. Its plasma components include multiple prototype alkaloids, which exhibit metabolic differences and phenomena such as enterohepatic circulation. Its brain-entering components possess blood-brain barrier permeability, and their distribution is associated with pharmacological effects. In recent years, increasing numbers of studies have focused on the pharmacological effects and mechanisms of the active components of URCU in the treatment of TS. This article systematically reviews the mechanisms by which URCU and its main active constituents exert therapeutic effects on TS from the following aspects: regulation of monoamine and amino acid neurotransmitters to improve neurotransmitter system imbalance, neuroprotection and intervention in neuroinflammation-related pathways; antioxidant effects through activation of antioxidant signaling pathways, and immunomodulatory functions influencing immune cells and the gut microbiota. In addition, the clinical application of compound formulas containing URCU in the treatment of TS is summarized, with the aim of providing new perspectives for further research on the pharmacological mechanisms of URCU and the treatment of TS.
2.Uncariae Ramulus Cum Uncis and Its Active Components in Treatment of Tourette Syndrome: A Review
Jiayu WANG ; Pan ZHENG ; Shaoyu LI ; Feng CHEN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(8):337-346
Tourette syndrome (TS) is a highly prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder in children, clinically characterized primarily by motor and/or vocal tics. Its pathogenesis is associated with hyperactivity of the dopaminergic system in the basal ganglia, and current medical treatments are limited by adverse reactions and unsatisfactory efficacy. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), TS is classified under categories such as "liver wind" and "convulsions", and is considered to be closely related to liver dysregulation. Uncariae Ramulus Cum Uncis (URCU) is a commonly used wind-dispelling herb. URCU has a clearly defined origin and a rich chemical composition, with alkaloids as its major active constituents, including rhynchophylline and isorhynchophylline. Its plasma components include multiple prototype alkaloids, which exhibit metabolic differences and phenomena such as enterohepatic circulation. Its brain-entering components possess blood-brain barrier permeability, and their distribution is associated with pharmacological effects. In recent years, increasing numbers of studies have focused on the pharmacological effects and mechanisms of the active components of URCU in the treatment of TS. This article systematically reviews the mechanisms by which URCU and its main active constituents exert therapeutic effects on TS from the following aspects: regulation of monoamine and amino acid neurotransmitters to improve neurotransmitter system imbalance, neuroprotection and intervention in neuroinflammation-related pathways; antioxidant effects through activation of antioxidant signaling pathways, and immunomodulatory functions influencing immune cells and the gut microbiota. In addition, the clinical application of compound formulas containing URCU in the treatment of TS is summarized, with the aim of providing new perspectives for further research on the pharmacological mechanisms of URCU and the treatment of TS.
3.Drinking water disinfection by-products in Wuhan urban area for 2023-2024
Qin WANG ; Yixuan WANG ; Junling JUNLING ; Feng PAN
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2026;37(2):128-131
Objective To monitor the concentrations of six disinfection byproducts including trichloromethane,dibromochloromethane,bromodichloromethane, tribromomethane, dichloroacetic acid and trichloroacetic acid in drinking water in the main urban area of Wuhan, and to assess the potential health risks. Methods A total of 373 samples were collected from the central urban area during 2023 to 2024. The concentrations of the substances were tested according to the national Standard Examination Methods for Drinking Water. The detection rates of the six disinfection byproducts were statistically analyzed, and the concentration differences of the six disinfection byproducts in different time periods and different types of water samples were compared. The health risk assessment model recommended by the United States Environmental Protection Agency was used for risk assessment. Results Trichloromethane was the most common substance found in drinking water, followed by dichlorobromomethane, chlorodibromomethane, trichloroacetic acid, tribromomethane, and finally dichloroacetic acid. The concentration of dichlorobromomethane in treated water was higher than that in tap water, while the concentration of dichloroacetic acid was lower than the tap water, both with significant differences. The concentrations of the six chlorination disinfection by-products in the dry season were all significantly higher than those in the wet season. The carcinogenic risks of the disinfection byproducts were trichloroacetic acid > dichloroacetic acid > dichlorobromomethane > chlorodibromomethane > tribromomethane, and the non-carcinogenic risks were trichloromethane > trichloroacetic acid > dichlorobromomethane > chlorodibromomethane > dichloroacetic acid > tribromomethane. Conclusion Trichloroacetic acid is the substance with the highest carcinogenic risk, while trichloromethane is the non-carcinogenic substance with the highest risk, which requires special attention.
4.Long-term prognosis after sublobar resection for T1a-bN0M0 non-small cell lung cancer: A propensity-score matching study
Zhao WANG ; Yanqing PAN ; Yungang SUN ; Feng SHAO
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2026;33(06):913-919
Objective To evaluate the long-term survival of patients with T1a-bN0M0 non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) after sublobar resection. Methods Patients with T1a-bN0M0 NSCLC who underwent sublobar resection from 2004 to 2015 were selected from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database, and divided into a segmentectomy group and a wedge resection group according to the resection method. After propensity-score matching at a ratio of 1:1, the overall survival (OS) and disease-specific survival (DSS) of patients were analyzed using Cox regression model, log-rank test, and restricted mean survival time (RMST). Results A total of 3262 patients were included in the study, including 1321 males and 1941 females, with a median age of 69.0 years. Among them, 2419 patients were in the wedge resection group and 843 patients were in the segmentectomy group. After matching, 843 pairs of patients were obtained. The results showed that the 10-year DSS rate (68.0% vs. 60.6%, P=0.011) and 10-year OS rate (40.8% vs. 37.0%, P=0.049) of the segmentectomy group were better than those of the wedge resection group, while there was no statistical difference in the 5-year DSS rate (82.9% vs. 79.5%, P=0.112) or 5-year OS rate (68.9% vs. 64.9%, P=0.096). Multivariate Cox regression analysis revealed that male gender [HR=1.54, 95%CI (1.28-1.86), P<0.001] and age [HR=1.02, 95%CI (1.01-1.03), P<0.001] were independent risk factors for DSS, while increased number of regional nodes dissected (RND) [HR=0.98, 95%CI (0.96-1.00), P=0.018] and segmentectomy [HR=0.82, 95%CI (0.68-0.98), P=0.030] served as protective factors. For OS, male gender [HR=1.54, 95%CI (1.35-1.75), P<0.001], age [HR=1.04, 95%CI (1.03-1.04), P<0.001], and histological subtypes of squamous cell carcinoma [HR=1.62, 95%CI (1.41-1.86), P<0.001] or large cell carcinoma [HR=1.64, 95%CI (1.07-2.52), P=0.023] were identified as independent risk factors, whereas increased RND was a protective factor [HR=0.98, 95%CI (0.97-0.99), P=0.002]. Surgical approach was not an independent prognostic factor for OS. Subgroup analysis showed that segmentectomy had a better 10-year OS-RMST in patients with adenocarcinoma (P=0.045), right lower lobe tumor (P=0.014), and tumor diameter ≤1.6 cm (P=0.006). Conclusion Increasing lymph node dissection during sublobar resection may improve prognosis. Compared with wedge resection, segmentectomy may improve the long-term DSS rate of patients with T1a-bN0M0 NSCLC.
5.Clinical efficacy of total knee arthroplasty assisted by computed tomography three-dimensional reconstruction
Shuyou DING ; Feng WANG ; Junshui ZUO ; Hengda HUAI ; Baojian XIA ; Lichang LIU ; Rongxiao HAN ; Hao PAN
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health 2026;35(2):258-262
Objective To explore the application value of computed tomography (CT) three-dimensional reconstruction in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Methods A total of 102 patients who underwent TKA in our hospital between April 2022 and April 2025 were enrolled and divided using a random number table into a traditional group (51 cases, routine preoperative evaluation) and a study group (51 cases, CT three-dimensional reconstruction-assisted surgery). The therapeutic efficacy at 3 months postoperatively and perioperative indicators were compared between the two groups. The hip-knee-ankle (HKA) angle was measured preoperatively and at 3 months postoperatively. The Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) knee score and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) score were recorded preoperatively and at 3 and 6 months postoperatively. Complications were documented. Results The excellent/good rate in the study group (92.16%) was higher than that in the traditional group (74.51%) (P<0.05). The operation time, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative drainage volume, and hospital stay in the study group were (69.52 ± 7.11) min, (102.69 ± 8.54) mL, (167.33 ± 12.35) mL, and (10.93 ± 2.37) days, respectively, which were shorter than those in the traditional group [(78.45 ± 5.98) min, (108.36 ± 10.02) mL, (175.96 ± 14.93) mL, and (12.04 ± 1.95) days] (P<0.05). At 3 months postoperatively, the HKA angle was 178.02° ± 1.05° in the study group and 177.45° ± 1.34° in the traditional group, both were significantly improved compared with those before operation, with the study group showing better improvement (P<0.05). The HSS knee and WOMAC scores in both groups at 3 and 6 months postoperatively were improved compared with preoperative scores (P<0.05). At 3 and 6 months postoperatively, the study group showed higher HSS knee score and lower WOMAC score than the traditional group (P<0.05). The incidence of complications in the study group (3.92%) was lower than that in the traditional group (17.65%) (P<0.05). Conclusion TKA guided by CT three-dimensional reconstruction improved the excellent/good rate, optimized HKA angle and knee function, shortened operation time and hospital stay, reduced intraoperative blood loss and postoperative drainage volume, and decreased the incidence of complications.
6.Clinical efficacy of total knee arthroplasty assisted by computed tomography three-dimensional reconstruction
Shuyou DING ; Feng WANG ; Junshui ZUO ; Hengda HUAI ; Baojian XIA ; Lichang LIU ; Rongxiao HAN ; Hao PAN
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health 2026;35(2):258-262
Objective To explore the application value of computed tomography (CT) three-dimensional reconstruction in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Methods A total of 102 patients who underwent TKA in our hospital between April 2022 and April 2025 were enrolled and divided using a random number table into a traditional group (51 cases, routine preoperative evaluation) and a study group (51 cases, CT three-dimensional reconstruction-assisted surgery). The therapeutic efficacy at 3 months postoperatively and perioperative indicators were compared between the two groups. The hip-knee-ankle (HKA) angle was measured preoperatively and at 3 months postoperatively. The Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) knee score and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) score were recorded preoperatively and at 3 and 6 months postoperatively. Complications were documented. Results The excellent/good rate in the study group (92.16%) was higher than that in the traditional group (74.51%) (P<0.05). The operation time, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative drainage volume, and hospital stay in the study group were (69.52 ± 7.11) min, (102.69 ± 8.54) mL, (167.33 ± 12.35) mL, and (10.93 ± 2.37) days, respectively, which were shorter than those in the traditional group [(78.45 ± 5.98) min, (108.36 ± 10.02) mL, (175.96 ± 14.93) mL, and (12.04 ± 1.95) days] (P<0.05). At 3 months postoperatively, the HKA angle was 178.02° ± 1.05° in the study group and 177.45° ± 1.34° in the traditional group, both were significantly improved compared with those before operation, with the study group showing better improvement (P<0.05). The HSS knee and WOMAC scores in both groups at 3 and 6 months postoperatively were improved compared with preoperative scores (P<0.05). At 3 and 6 months postoperatively, the study group showed higher HSS knee score and lower WOMAC score than the traditional group (P<0.05). The incidence of complications in the study group (3.92%) was lower than that in the traditional group (17.65%) (P<0.05). Conclusion TKA guided by CT three-dimensional reconstruction improved the excellent/good rate, optimized HKA angle and knee function, shortened operation time and hospital stay, reduced intraoperative blood loss and postoperative drainage volume, and decreased the incidence of complications.
7.Clinical efficacy of total knee arthroplasty assisted by computed tomography three-dimensional reconstruction
Shuyou DING ; Feng WANG ; Junshui ZUO ; Hengda HUAI ; Baojian XIA ; Lichang LIU ; Rongxiao HAN ; Hao PAN
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health 2026;35(2):258-262
Objective To explore the application value of computed tomography (CT) three-dimensional reconstruction in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Methods A total of 102 patients who underwent TKA in our hospital between April 2022 and April 2025 were enrolled and divided using a random number table into a traditional group (51 cases, routine preoperative evaluation) and a study group (51 cases, CT three-dimensional reconstruction-assisted surgery). The therapeutic efficacy at 3 months postoperatively and perioperative indicators were compared between the two groups. The hip-knee-ankle (HKA) angle was measured preoperatively and at 3 months postoperatively. The Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) knee score and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) score were recorded preoperatively and at 3 and 6 months postoperatively. Complications were documented. Results The excellent/good rate in the study group (92.16%) was higher than that in the traditional group (74.51%) (P<0.05). The operation time, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative drainage volume, and hospital stay in the study group were (69.52 ± 7.11) min, (102.69 ± 8.54) mL, (167.33 ± 12.35) mL, and (10.93 ± 2.37) days, respectively, which were shorter than those in the traditional group [(78.45 ± 5.98) min, (108.36 ± 10.02) mL, (175.96 ± 14.93) mL, and (12.04 ± 1.95) days] (P<0.05). At 3 months postoperatively, the HKA angle was 178.02° ± 1.05° in the study group and 177.45° ± 1.34° in the traditional group, both were significantly improved compared with those before operation, with the study group showing better improvement (P<0.05). The HSS knee and WOMAC scores in both groups at 3 and 6 months postoperatively were improved compared with preoperative scores (P<0.05). At 3 and 6 months postoperatively, the study group showed higher HSS knee score and lower WOMAC score than the traditional group (P<0.05). The incidence of complications in the study group (3.92%) was lower than that in the traditional group (17.65%) (P<0.05). Conclusion TKA guided by CT three-dimensional reconstruction improved the excellent/good rate, optimized HKA angle and knee function, shortened operation time and hospital stay, reduced intraoperative blood loss and postoperative drainage volume, and decreased the incidence of complications.
8.Effects of combined occupational exposure to benzene series, dust and noise on high-frequency hearing loss
Shujun LI ; Feng WANG ; Siqi CHEN ; Ying LUO ; Zhen PAN ; Lei NI ; Yong YAO
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2026;37(5):56-59
Objective To investigate the effects of combined exposure to benzene series, dust and noise on occupational high-frequency hearing loss (HFHL) in the electronics manufacturing industry. Methods A total of 740 employees from an electronic manufacturing enterprise were selected as the study subjects. According to the detection of occupational hazard factors, they were divided into noise group, noise benzene group, and noise dust group, with 325, 167, and 248 people, respectively. Occupational health examinations were conducted on the study participants to analyze their HFHL detection status and influencing factors. Results Among all participants (n=740), 456 (61.62%) were male, 284 (38.38%) were female, and 123 (15.62%) were detected with HFHL. The detection rate of HFHL increased with age and length of service (P<0.01). According to the exposure factor grouping, the detection rates of HFHL in the noise group, noise benzene group, and noise dust group were 12.00%, 19.16%, and 20.97%, respectively (P<0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that workers aged ≥ 40 years, with 10-20 years of work experience, ≥ 20 years of work experience, exposure to noise and benzene series, and exposure to noise and dust had an increased risk of developing HFHL to 1.734, 1.923, 3.071, 1.706, and 1.527, respectively (P<0.05). Conclusion Combined exposure to noise and benzene series, combined exposure to noise and dust, as well as age and extended length of service may increase the risk of HFHL among workers.
9.Mechanisms of action and clinical application of Xingnao kaiqiao-type traditional Chinese medicines for post-stroke cognitive impairment
Qiongdi REN ; Ming ZHANG ; Kaiqi SU ; Ruyuan CUI ; Rui PAN ; Chunxiao WANG ; Yachen FENG ; Qi LI ; Xu ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2026;37(20):2746-2752
Post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI) is a highly prevalent severe complication after stroke. In traditional Chinese medicines (TCM), its core pathogenesis is characterized by deficiency in origin and excess in superficiality: wind, phlegm and blood stasis accumulate, cloud the clear orifices and lead to loss of mental activity, and Xingnao kaiqiao is the targeted principal treatment. This review summarizes the research progress on the pharmacological mechanisms of representative Xingnao kaiqiao-type TCM including Acorus tatarinowii , Curcumae Radix , Polygala tenuifolia , borneol and musk, as well as clinical applications of their related compound formulas and Chinese patent medicines in the treatment of PSCI. The results show that these TCM can improve cognitive function through multiple pathways: targeted regulation of blood-brain barrier permeability, inhibition of neuroinflammation mediated by Toll like receptor 4/nuclear factor-κB, high mobility group protein B1 in ischemic brain tissue and other pathways, and activation of brain-derived neurotrophic factor/tyrosine kinase receptor B, cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP)/protein kinase A/cAMP response element-binding protein and other pathways to promote synaptic plasticity. In terms of clinical application, the evidence chains of formulas based on Acorus tatarinowii and Polygala tenuifolia are relatively complete, which are the core medications to improve cognitive function and activities of daily living; Curcumae Radix has protective potential in the prodromal stage with vascular risk factors; borneol enhances the curative effect of compound prescriptions by improving blood-brain barrier function; musk is mainly used in the acute severe stage. At present, most of the mechanism evidence comes from animal experiments, high-quality large-sample clinical studies directly targeting PSCI populations are still scarce. Subsequent large-sample multicenter studies are needed in the future, combined with multi-omics and multimodal imaging techniques to further clarify its deep-seated mechanism of action.
10.Predictive value of TGF-β1,CBX7,and suPAR for postoperative recurrence of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia after cervical conization
Yanan ZHI ; Fang FENG ; Jiawen PENG ; Yang WANG ; Pan LIU
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2025;46(14):1694-1701
Objective To explore the predictive value of transforming growth factor beta 1(TGF-β1),chromobox homolog 7(CBX7),and soluble urokinase type plasminogen activator receptor(suPAR)for post-operative recurrence of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia after cervical conization.Methods A total of 200 pa-tients with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia admitted to the hospital from April 2020 to June 2023 were select-ed as the research subjects.All patients were treated with cervical conization.All patients were followed up for one year.According to the postoperative recurrence of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia patients after cervical conization,they were divided into the recurrence group and the non-recurrence group.Univariate and multiva-riate Logistic regression analyses were conducted to analyze the risk factors influencing the postoperative re-currence of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia after cervical conization.The receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was drawn to analyze the value of TGF-β1,CBX7 and suPAR in predicting the postoperative re-currence of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia after cervical conization.A nomogram model for predicting the postoperative recurrence of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia after cervical conization was established using R software and verified both internally and externally.The calibration curve and decision curve were used to ana-lyze the calibration ability and application value of the nomogram.Results The levels of TGF-β1,CBX7 and suPAR in the recurrence group were all higher than those in the non-recurrence group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).The results of multivariate Logistic analysis showed that TGF-β1,CBX7,and suPAR were all risk factors for postoperative recurrence of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia after cervical conization(P<0.05).The results of ROC curve analysis showed that the area under the curve(AUC)of the combined prediction of TGF-β1,CBX7,and suPAR for the postoperative recurrence of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia after cervical conization was higher than AUC of the individual detection of each index(Z=3.554,2.311,2.520,P<0.05).The correction curve of the nomogram model for predicting the postoperative recur-rence of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia after cervical conization approached the ideal curve(P=0.298,0.687).Conclusion The combination of TGF-β1,CBX7 and suPAR has certain value in predicting the postoperative recurrence of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia after cervical conization.


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