1.Guidelines for standardized implementation of pharmacist-managed clinics (2026 edition)
Pengxiang ZHOU ; Maobai LIU ; Xiaoli DU ; Xiaoyang LU ; Mei DONG ; Rong DUAN ; Ruigang HOU ; Xiaoyu LI ; Qi CHEN ; Yanxiao XIANG ; Weiyi FENG ; Rong CHEN ; Deshi DONG ; Yong YANG ; Li LI ; Xiaocong ZUO ; Jinfang HU ; Hongliang ZHANG ; Qingchun ZHAO ; Qi LIN ; Yang HU ; Jiaying WU ; Rongsheng ZHAO
China Pharmacy 2026;37(9):1105-1112
OBJECTIVE To formulate Guidelines for the standardized implementation of pharmacist-managed clinics ( 2026 edition ) in response to the challenges faced by such clinics in China, including uneven development, large discrepancies in service specifications, insufficient patient awareness, and limited medical insurance coverage. METHODS Led by the Pharmaceutical Affairs Professional Committee of the Chinese Hospital Association, the Evidence-based Pharmacy Professional Committee of the Chinese Pharmaceutical Association, and the Hospital Pharmacy Professional Committee of the Cross-strait Medical and Health Exchange Association, a total of 19 domestic hospital pharmacy experts were organized. Through a systematic review of national policies and literature research, current practical experience was summarized. Consensus on the contents of the guidelines was reached after in-depth discussions. RESULTS &CONCLUSIONS The guidelines covered five sections: definition and connotation of pharmacist-managed clinics, establishment requirements, implementation and management, post competency, and practical research. Firstly, the definition and connotation included three operational forms of pharmacist-managed clinics (independent mode, physician-pharmacist joint mode, and online pharmacist-managed clinic mode) and classified service modes (specialty-specific, drug-specific, and disease-specific pharmacist-managed clinics). The establishment requirements were further refined, covering system construction (pharmaceutical service management system, quality control and assessment mechanism), personnel qualifications (professional credentials, continuing education and professional training, etc), service recipients, as well as service venues and facilities. Subsequently, the implementation and management of pharmacist-managed clinics were proposed, involving service procedures, intervention measures, documentation and records, patient education and follow-up, humanistic care, as well as risk management and quality control. Finally, post competency encompassed the competency requirements for pharmacists providing services in pharmacist-managed clinics, as well as the suggestions on teaching methods; practical research encouraged the conduct of high-quality pharmaceutical practice in the setting of pharmacist-managed clinics. The guidelines provide valuable guidance for the standardized implementation of pharmacist-managed clinics in China in terms of establishment, management, teaching, and research, fill the guideline gap in this field, and can promote the high-quality development of pharmacist-managed clinics.
2.Effect of Shixiaosan on Neurological Function and Ferroptosis in Rats with Cerebral Ischemia-reperfusion Injury Based on Nrf2/SLC7A11/GPX4 Signaling Pathway
Ying WEI ; Lixia WANG ; Junjun YIN ; Xiaohong CHEN ; Lijuan SONG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(7):22-31
ObjectiveTo investigate whether Shixiaosan can improve neurological function and inhibit ferroptosis in rats with cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury (CIRI) by regulating the nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2)/solute carrier family 7 member 11 (SLC7A11)/glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) pathway. MethodsA rat model of CIRI was established using the intraluminal filament method. Briefly, cervical blood vessels were separated, branches of the external carotid artery were ligated, and the common carotid artery and internal carotid artery were clamped. A nylon filament was inserted through the opening of the external carotid artery to the origin of the middle cerebral artery to block blood flow and induce cerebral ischemia. After 60-120 min of ischemia, the filament was withdrawn to restore blood flow, and the external carotid artery incision was ligated. The rats were divided into a CIRI group, a Shixiaosan low-dose (-L) group (intragastric administration of 1.26 g·kg-1 Shixiaosan), a Shixiaosan high-dose (-H) group (intragastric administration of 2.52 g·kg-1 Shixiaosan), a donepezil hydrochloride tablet (DON) group (intragastric administration of 0.45 mg·kg-1 DON), and a Shixiaosan -H + Nrf2 inhibitor (ML385) group (intragastric administration of 2.52 g·kg-1 Shixiaosan combined with intraperitoneal injection of 30 mg·kg-1 ML385). An additional 12 rats underwent cervical artery separation followed by incision suturing and served as the control group. Equal volumes of double-distilled water were administered to the CIRI and control groups. Neurological function impairment was assessed using the modified Garcia JH score. Magnetic resonance imaging was used to determine the cerebral infarct volume ratio. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining and Prussian blue staining were performed to observe neuronal injury and iron accumulation in the ischemic penumbra, respectively. Transmission electron microscopy was used to examine the ultrastructure of neuronal mitochondria in the ischemic penumbra. Commercial kits were used to measure ferrous iron (Fe2+), malondialdehyde (MDA), reduced glutathione (GSH) content, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) activity in the ischemic penumbra. The BODIPY (581/591) C11 fluorescent probe was used to detect intracellular lipid peroxidation levels. Western blot was performed to detect protein expression levels of Nrf2, SLC7A11, GPX4, transferrin receptor 1 (TFRC), ferritin heavy chain (FHC), and ferritin light chain (FLC) in the ischemic penumbra. ResultsCompared with the control group, the CIRI group exhibited neuronal injury in the ischemic penumbra, characterized by reduced neuron numbers, nucleolar shrinkage, and interstitial edema. Marked iron accumulation was observed in the tissue. Neuronal mitochondria showed atrophy and rupture, with reduced mitochondrial cristae and increased membrane density. The cerebral infarct volume ratio, Fe2+ content, MDA content, ROS activity, and lipid peroxidation levels were increased, whereas the modified Garcia JH score, GSH content, and protein expression levels of Nrf2, SLC7A11, GPX4, FHC, and FLC were decreased, and TFRC protein expression was increased (P<0.05). Compared with the CIRI group, the Shixiaosan -L group, Shixiaosan -H group, and DON group showed attenuated neuronal injury in the ischemic penumbra, reduced iron accumulation, alleviated mitochondrial damage, decreased cerebral infarct volume ratio, Fe2+ and MDA contents, ROS activity, and lipid peroxidation levels, as well as increased modified Garcia JH scores, GSH content, and protein expression levels of Nrf2, SLC7A11, GPX4, FHC, and FLC, while TFRC protein expression was decreased (P<0.05). The magnitude of changes in all indicators was greater in the Shixiaosan -H group than in the Shixiaosan -L group (P<0.05). Compared with the Shixiaosan -H group, all measured indicators in the Shixiaosan -H + ML385 group showed opposite trends (P<0.05). ConclusionShixiaosan may inhibit ferroptosis and restore neurological function in rats with CIRI by activating the Nrf2/SLC7A11/GPX4 pathway.
3.Research advances in iron metabolism disorder and intracranial atherosclerotic cerebral infarction
Journal of Apoplexy and Nervous Diseases 2026;43(2):185-192
Intracranial atherosclerosis (ICAS) is an important etiology of ischemic stroke and has a complex pathogenesis. Iron is an essential trace element for maintaining normal physiological functions of the human body, and the regulation of iron homeostasis is of great significance for ensuring proper physiological activities. Studies in recent years have shown that iron metabolism disorder plays a pivotal role in the development and progression of intracranial atherosclerotic cerebral infarction, involving various pathological processes such as inflammatory response, cell death, lipid metabolism, and blood-brain barrier dysfunction. This article systematically elaborates on the mechanisms through which iron overload promotes ICAS, including oxidative stress, inflammatory response, and lipid peroxidation,with a focus on the key role of related molecular mechanisms (including glutathione depletion, inhibition of GPX4 activity, and lipid peroxide accumulation)in intracranial atherosclerotic cerebral infarction, in order to provide new ideas for the prevention and treatment of intracranial atherosclerotic disease.
4.Exploration of ethical governance in human genomics research
Chinese Medical Ethics 2026;39(5):571-579
With the rapid development of human genomics technologies and their clinical applications, relevant ethical issues have induced complex ethical governance challenges. These challenges mainly manifest in the dilemma of reconstructing a new social contract under data open sharing, the moral conflict between the collective nature of group data and individual benefits, the problem of structural inequality under precision medicine, the risk of imbalance between costs and benefits, the dilemma of genetic modification from a eugenic perspective, and the issue of proxy consent and privacy protection. International governance practices indicate that these challenges can be addressed to some extent by improving legislation, issuing initiatives, strengthening the functions of ethics committees and corresponding institutions, and focusing on the ethicality of research projects. However, issues such as legal lag and insufficient binding force of initiatives still exist. Meanwhile, although China’s ethical governance work has made continuous progress in top-level design, international exchanges and theoretical research, specialized legislation and cross-subject collaboration mechanisms still necessitate improvement. A systematic ethical governance framework requires establishing a pre-regulatory system, refining ethical review, and promoting specialized legislation and case approval systems. It is also vital to improve genomic data governance, refine cloud platform management mechanisms, and promote hierarchical governance of the data. Furthermore, it is crucial to clarify the responsibilities of the scientific research community, standardize ethical review, strengthen public communication, and build a moral community with the collaborative cooperation of the government, medical and healthcare institutions and their technical personnel, the public, and research subjects. Through the construction of an ethical governance system for human genomics research, this ensures that genomics technologies benefit humanity without transgressing ethical boundaries, thereby achieving the safety, fairness, and sustainability of their research and application.
5.Research progress on the role and molecular mechanisms of growth hormone in myopia development
International Eye Science 2026;26(7):1234-1238
In recent years, the incidence of myopia has been increasing annually, emerging as a significant public health issue, particularly among adolescents. Recombinant human growth hormone(rhGH), a primary treatment for short stature in children, has raised widespread concern due to its potential to promote myopia progression. Recent studies have revealed that growth hormone(GH)may contribute to the development of myopia by regulating scleral extracellular matrix metabolism and axial length through multiple mechanisms, including downstream signaling pathways[e.g., insulin-like growth factor-1(IGF-1)], cellular signaling pathways(e.g., MMP/TIMP balance and the Wnt/β-catenin pathway), and epigenetic mechanisms(e.g., miR-29a and DNA methylation). Therefore, this article reviews recent research progress on the role of GH in the pathogenesis and progression of myopia, with the aim of providing insights into visual protection and myopia prevention strategies for children receiving GH therapy for short stature.
6.Phillygenin ameliorates tight junction proteins reduction,fibrosis,and apoptosis in mice with chronic colitis via TGR5-mediated PERK-eIF2α-Ca2+pathway
Huanhuan XUE ; Peijie LI ; Jing GUO ; Tinggui CHEN ; Shifei LI ; Liwei ZHANG
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2025;15(1):172-188
Ulcerative colitis(UC)is an idiopathic,relapsing,and etiologically complicated chronic inflammatory bowel disease.Despite substantial progress in the management of UC,the outcomes of mucosal barrier repair are unsatisfactory.In this study,phillygenin(PHI)treatment alleviated the symptoms of chronic colitis in mice,including body weight loss,severe disease activity index scores,colon shortening,splenomegaly,oxidative stress,and inflammatory response.In particular,PHI treatment ameliorated the tight junction proteins(TJs)reduction,fibrosis,apoptosis,and intestinal stem cell activity,indicating that PHI exerted beneficial effects on the intestinal mucosal barrier in mice with chronic colitis.In the NCM460 cells damage model,dextran sulfate sodium triggered the sequential induction of TJs reduction,fibrosis,and apoptosis.Takeda G protein-coupled receptor-5(TGR5)dysfunction mediated NCM460 cell injury.Moreover,PHI treatment enhanced TJs and suppressed fibrosis and apoptosis to maintain NCM460 cell function,depending on TGR5 activation.PHI promoted TGR5 activation and elevated intracellular cyclic adenosine monophosphate levels in HEK 293T cells transfected with TGR5 expression plasmids.Cellular thermal shift assay and molecular docking studies confirmed that PHI directly binds to TGR5,indicating that PHI is an agonist of TGR5.The process of PERK-eIF2α pathway-mediated endo-plasmic reticulum Ca2+release was involved in NCM460 cell injury as well,which was associated with TGR5 dysfunction.When NCM460 cells were pretreated with PHI,the PERK-eIF2α pathway and elevated Ca2+levels were blocked.In conclusion,our study demonstrated a novel mechanism that PHI inhibited the PERK-eIF2α-Ca2+pathway through TGR5 activation to against DSS-induced TJs reduction,fibrosis,and apoptosis.
7.Time-series study on the impact of atmospheric fine particulate matter PM2.5 on short-term pulmonary function in elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Taiyuan City
Yingying SHAO ; Chen WANG ; Anfeng CUI ; Haodong WANG ; Tian-e LUO
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2025;36(1):18-22
Objective To explore the effect of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in Taiyuan City on short-term pulmonary function in elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods Among the 1 015 elderly COPD patients admitted to the respiratory departments of five general hospitals in Taiyuan City from December 2021 to December 2023 were retrospectively selected for research; medical records, air pollutant data and meteorological data were analyzed; the relationship between PM2.5 and lung function indicators and air pollutants was analyzed; the impact of PM2.5 on lung function and its lag effect were analyzed; the cumulative effect of PM2.5 concentration on the risk of pulmonary ventilation dysfunction was analyzed; The influence of gender and age on the relationship between PM2.5 and patients ' short-term pulmonary function was analyzed. Results PM2.5, respirable particulate matter (PM10), sulfur dioxide (SO2), carbon monoxide (CO) were negatively correlated with average temperature and average humidity (P<0.05) ; Nitrogen dioxide (NO2), ozone (O3) were negatively correlated with average temperature (P<0.05) ; There was a positive correlation among PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, NO2, and O3 (P<0.05) ; Elevated PM2.5 is an independent risk factor for decreased lung function and increased air pollutants (P<0.05) ; At lag0 and lag1, PM2.5 concentration was negatively correlated with lung function in a dose-response manner (P<0.05); daily average PM2.5 concentration at lag0 was a dangerous effect (P<0.05). Conclusion The impact of PM2.5 concentration on lung function has a certain time lag. An increase in PM2.5 concentrations can lead to a decline in lung function.
8.Epidemiological Characteristics and Risk Factors of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Jincheng between 2015 and 2020
Nina ZHANG ; Junfang CUI ; Aiguo ZHANG ; Xueke FAN ; Yuting CHEN ; Shumei ZHANG ; Sha WEI
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2025;36(1):110-113
Objective To investigate the epidemiological characteristics and risk factors of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in Jincheng between 2015 and 2020. Methods Clinical data of 8,578 medical check-ups at Physical Examination Center of ou hospital from January 2015 to December 2020 were retrospectively selected. The prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in the last 5 years was recorded, and Logistic regression was utilized to identify the risk factors for the development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Results The overall prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in Jincheng was 14.57% in 2015-2020. The prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease was higher in men than in women (16.99% vs 10.98%) and highest in the 40-59 age group (18.76%). No statistical difference was reported in blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and serum creatinine (Scr) between groups (P>0.05), while statistical difference was found in diabetes, hypertension, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, weekly exercise frequency, daily vegetable intake, triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (TC), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and uric acid (UA) between two groups (P<0.05). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis denoted that BMI (OR=2.794, 95% CI: 1.745-4.550), waist circumference (OR=2.586, 95% CI: 1.585-4.299), diabetes (OR=0.644, 95% CI: 1.425-2.781), hypertension (OR=1.479, 95% CI: 1.121-2.290), weekly exercise ≥6h (OR=0.617, 95% CI: 0.519-0.709), daily vegetable intake ≥300g (OR=0.590, 95% CI: 0.467-0.652), TG (OR=1.481, 95% CI: 1.122-1.996), TC (OR=1.562, 95% CI:1.143-2.135), LDL-C (OR=1.440, 95% CI: 1.139-2.048), HDL-C (OR=0.656 , 95% CI: 0.587-0.783) , ALT (OR=1.591, 95% CI: 1.056-2.183), and UA (OR=1.412, 95% CI: 1.009-1.887) were risk factors for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (P<0.05) . Conclusion The prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in Jincheng City from 2015 to 2020 is 14.57%, the prevalence of males is higher than that of females, and the prevalence rate is the highest in the 40-59 age group. Moreover , diabetes mellitus , hypertension , BMI , waist circumference , weekly exercise , daily vegetable intake , serum TG, TC, LDL-C, HDL-C, ALT, and UA are all associated with the risk of the disease.
9.Experience in Staged Differentiation and Treatment of Cirrhotic Ascites Based on the Theory of Tonification and Purging
Haihang DONG ; Yujie CAI ; Huiqin ZHANG ; Yan CHEN ; Yuying TU ; Dongling WANG ; Yinqiang ZHANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(5):532-536
It is believed that patients with cirrhotic ascites exhibit a pathological mechanism characterized by the decline of healthy qi and the accumulation of pathogenic factors. Clinically, treatment should be based on the theory of tonification and purging, with a staged approach distinguishing between the active phase and the remission phase. The balance between tonification and purging should be adjusted according to the progression of pathogenic and healthy actors. In the acute phase, purging should take precedence over tonification, using purging as a means of tonification to facilitate the flow of water and qi through the triple energizer. The severity of water retention, dampness, blood stasis, and heat should be carefully assessed to ensure thorough elimination of pathogenic factors while avoiding harm to healthy qi. Medication adjustments should be made once the pathogenic factors are significantly weakened. In the remission phase, an integrated approach combining both tonification and purging should be adopted, incorporating purging within tonification to clear residual pathogens and prevent recurrence. Concurrently, proactive treatment of the underlying disease is essential to achieve complete recovery and prevent the recurrence of ascites.
10.Monitoring and analysis of iodine nutrition status among children aged 8 - 10 years in Shenzhen
Chenyu Zhou ; Yang Chen ; Lu Zhu ; Lingquan Kong ; Lan Zhuo ; Zhou Wang ; Xianru Luo ; Jiayi Song ; Jianqing Zhang
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2025;60(12):2333-2337,2345
Objective:
To investigate the iodine nutrition status of children aged 8-10 in Guangming, Longhua and Yantian District of Shenzhen in 2023, and to explore the influencing factors of thyroid volume. To evaluate prevention strategies and to provide a scientific basis for the elimination of iodine deficiency disorders.
Methods:
Urine and household salt samples were randomly collected from 580 non-boarding students aged 8-10 years foriodine content detection. Thyroid volume was measured using a fully digital ultrasound imaging system, and goiter prevalence was calculated.
Results:
A total of 580 samples was tested. The median salt iodine concentration was 23.86 mg/kg, with 93.62% qualified iodized salt and 94.48% coverage rate. The median of urinary iodine was 265.00 μg/L, mainly distributed between 200 - < 300 μg/L and ≥300 μg/L. The proportion of children with ap⁃ propriate iodine was 20. 86% , and the proportion of children with insufficient or excessive urinary iodine levels was 10. 86% and 68. 28% of the total surveyed population , respectively. The median thyroid volume was 3. 27 mL , and the goiter rate was 1. 72% . Multiple linear regression analysis showed that age was the risk factor for thyroid volume (8=0 328, P<0.05). while urinary iodine was the protective factor for thyroid volume(B=-4.134x10-4,P<0.05).
Conclusion
The qualified iodized salt rate, median of urinary iodine,and goiter prevalence of 580 children aged 8 - 10 meet the elimination criteria for iodine deficiency disorders. Age and urinary iodine are closely related to thyroid volume change. The urinary iodine level of children is generally high and requires serious attention.


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