1.Yishen Huashi Granules Protect Kidneys of db/db Mice via p38 MAPK Signaling Pathway
Kaidong ZHOU ; Sitong WANG ; Ge JIN ; Yanmo CAI ; Xin ZHOU ; Yunhua LIU ; Xinxue ZHANG ; Min ZHANG ; Zongjiang ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(3):58-68
ObjectiveTo explore the mechanism of Yishen Huashi granules in alleviating renal tubular epithelial cell injury and relieving diabetic kidney disease by regulating the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway. MethodsThe db/db mice of 12 weeks old were randomly assigned into model , dapagliflozin (1.6 mg·kg-1), and Yishen Huashi granules (4.7 g·kg-1), and db/m mice were used as the control group. The general conditions of mice were observed, and fasting blood glucose and 24-h urinary protein and albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR) were measured at weeks 0 and 12 of administration. After 12 weeks of treatment, the levels of serum creatinine (SCr), blood urea (UREA), triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (TC), and low density lipoprotein (LDL) were measured. The pathological changes in the renal tissue were observed by hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining, Periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) staining, Mallory staining, and transmission electron microscopy. Real-time PCR was employed to determine the mRNA levels of monocyte chemotactic protein-1 (MCP-1) and CC chemokine receptor-2 (CCR2) in the renal tissue of mice. The immunohistochemical assay was employed to examine the expression of p38, phospho-p38 (p-p38), MCP-1, and CCR2 in the renal tissue of mice. Western blotting was employed to measure the protein levels of p-p38, p38, MCP-1, and CCR2 in the renal tissue of mice.HK-2 cells cultured in vitro were grouped as follows: negative control, high glucose(30 mmol·L-1), Yishen Huashi granule-containing serum, and SB203580. After 48 h of cell culture in each group, RNA were extracted and the levels of MCP-1, and CCR2 mRNA were determined by Real-time PCR,proteins were extracted and the levels of p38, p-p38, MCP-1, and CCR2 were determined by Western blot. ResultsThe in vivo experiments showed that before treatment, other groups had higher body weight, blood glucose level, 24 h urinary protein, and ACR than the control group (P<0.05,P<0.01). After 12 weeks of treatment, compared with the model group, the Yishen Huashi granules group showed improved general conditions, a decreasing trend in body weight, lowered levels of blood glucose, 24-h urinary protein, and ACR (P<0.01), reduced SCr and UREA (P<0.01), and declined levels of TC, TG, and LDL (P<0.05,P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the Yishen Huashi granules group showed alleviated damage and interstitial fibrosis in the renal tissue as well as reductions in glomerular foot process fusion and basement membrane thickening. Moreover, the Yishen Huashi granules group showed down-regulated mRNA levels of MCP-1 and CCR2 (P<0.01), reduced positive expression of p-p38, MCP-1, and CCR2 (P<0.01), and down-regulated protein levels of p-p38/p38, MCP-1, and CCR2 (P<0.05) in the renal tissue. The cell experiment showed that compared with the high glucose group, the Yishen Huashi granule-containing serum group showcased down-regulated mRNA levels of MCP-1 and CCR2 (P<0.01) and down-regulated protein levels of p-p38/p38, MCP-1, and CCR2(P<0.05,P<0.01). ConclusionYishen Huashi granules can regulate glucose-lipid metabolism, reduce 24 h urinary protein and ACR, improve the renal function, alleviate the renal tubule injury caused by high glucose, and protect renal tubule epithelial cells in db/db mice by reducing MCP-1/CCR2 activation via the p38 MAPK signaling pathway.
2.In Vitro and in vivo Component Identification of Danshenyin Based on UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS
Sitong ZHANG ; Xianrun HU ; Wenkang LIU ; Jinchun LEI ; Xuemei CHENG ; Xiaojun WU ; Wansheng CHEN ; Manlin LI ; Changhong WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(9):175-183
ObjectiveTo elucidate the chemical composition of Danshenyin and its blood components in rats after oral administration. MethodsUltra performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole-time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry(UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS) coupled with PeakView 1.2 software was used to systematically characterize and identify the components of Danshenyin aqueous extract and its migratory components in rat blood after oral administration based on the retention time, quasi-molecular ion peaks, secondary fragmentation ions, and literature reports, and a preliminary compounds identification of Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma aqueous extract, the co-decoction of Santali Albi Lignum and Amomi Fructus was carried out to attribute the chemical constituents of the aqueous extract of Danshenyin. ResultsA total of 73 compounds, including 21 phenolic acids, 23 diterpenes, 6 flavonoids, 7 organic acids, 3 volatile oils and 13 others, were identified from the aqueous extract of Danshenyin. And 36 prototypes and 15 metabolites were identified in rat plasma, the major metabolic pathways included reduction, hydration, hydroxylation, demethylation, methylation, sulfation and others, these metabolites were mainly derived from tanshinones and salvianolic acids. ConclusionThe main blood components of the aqueous extract of Danshenyin are salvianolic acids and tanshinones, which may be the material basis of the efficacy. This study can provide reference for pharmacological research, quality control, and clinical application of Danshenyin.
3.Investigation on the current status of pharmaceutical care in medical institutions in China
Tingting ZHENG ; Yuqing ZHANG ; Sitong LIU ; Wei ZHANG ; Jin LU ; Qunhong SHEN ; Jiancun ZHEN
China Pharmacy 2025;36(9):1117-1122
OBJECTIVE To investigate the current status of pharmaceutical care in medical institutions in China, and provide experience and suggestions for better development of pharmaceutical care. METHODS Questionnaire survey was used to investigate the development of pharmaceutical care in medical institutions in 31 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities directly) in March 2023, and descriptive analysis and binary logistic regression analysis on the influencing factors of pharmaceutical care were conducted. RESULTS A total of 1 368 questionnaires were sent out, and 1 304 valid questionnaires were collected with the effective recovery rate of 95.32%. Pharmaceutical care was carried out in 671 medical institutions (51.46%), and the rates of pharmaceutical care in tertiary, secondary, primary and other medical institutions were 74.79%, 27.97% and 7.35%, respectively. The average number of patients receiving pharmaceutical care was 2 638.96 per year, and there were 8.33 pharmacists in each medical institution to carry out pharmaceutical care, among which 93.68% were clinical pharmacists. The main departments covered by pharmaceutical care services included respiratory and critical care medicine, cardiology, intensive care unit, endocrinology, oncology, gastroenterology, obstetrics and gynecology and other departments. There were only 48 medical institutions (7.15%) with additional compensation for pharmaceutical care services. The main experiences of developing pharmaceutical care were to pay attention to talent cultivation and discipline construction, but the main difficulties were serious shortage of staff and qualified talents, low compensation level and low enthusiasm. Grade of medical institutions, the number of pharmacists engaged in clinical pharmacy, the number of qualified clinical pharmacists and the degree of information in the pharmacy department were the main influencing factors for carrying out pharmaceutical care (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS In recent years, pharmaceutical care in Chinese medical institutions has made certain progress, while that of primary medical institutions, secondary medical institutions and other medical institutions should be improved. In the future, it is still necessary to further enhance the implementation of pharmaceutical care, promote personnel training, and attach importance to demonstrating the value of pharmaceutical care, thereby promoting the sustainable and high- quality development of pharmaceutical care.
4.Effect of Shenkang Injection on Podocyte Apoptosis and GRP78/CHOP Signaling Pathway in db/db Mice with Diabetic Kidney Disease Based on Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress
Yanmo CAI ; Sitong WANG ; Xin ZHOU ; Ge JIN ; Kaidong ZHOU ; Yunhua LIU ; Fengfeng ZHANG ; Xinxue ZHANG ; Zongjiang ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(12):81-90
ObjectiveTo investigate the mechanism of Shenkang injection in delaying diabetic kidney disease by regulating endoplasmic reticulum stress and attenuating podocyte apoptosis through the Glucose regulated protein 78 ( GRP78 ) / transcription factor C / EBP homologous protein ( CHOP ) signaling pathway (GRP78/CHOP) signaling pathway. MethodsFor the animal experiment, 10 12-week-old db/m mice were selected as a normal group, and 30 12-week-old db/db mice were randomly divided into a model group, a Shenkang injection group (15.6 mL·kg-1), and a dapagliflozin group (1.6 mg·kg-1). To observe the general condition of mice, fasting blood glucose, urinary albumin/urine creatinine (ACR), and 24 h urine protein quantification were detected in each group before drug administration. After 12 weeks of drug treatment, mice were tested for fasting blood glucose, total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), low-density cholesterol (LDL), ACR, 24 h urine protein quantification, blood creatinine (SCr), and blood urea (UREA). Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining, periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) staining, and transmission electron microscopy were used to observe the pathologic morphology in renal tissue. Immunohistochemistry was used to detect the expressions of nephroprotective marker protein (Nephrin), glucose-regulated protein 78 (GRP78), CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein homologous protein (CHOP), B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2), and Bcl-2-associated X protein (Bax) in renal tissue. Western blot was used to detect the expressions of GRP78, CHOP, Bcl-2, Bax, and Nephrin proteins, and Real-time polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) was employed to detect the expressions of Nephrin, GRP78, CHOP, Bcl-2, and Bax mRNAs in renal tissue. ResultsBefore drug administration, compared with those in the normal group, the body mass of db/db mice was significantly increased, and blood glucose, 24 h urine protein quantification, and ACR were significantly elevated in the Shenkang injection group and Dapagliflozin group (P<0.01). After 12 weeks of administration, compared with those in the model group, the general state of mice in the Shenkang injection group was significantly improved, and the body mass was decreased. The blood glucose was significantly reduced (P<0.01), and blood lipids TC, TG, and LDL were significantly decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01). The 24 h urine protein quantification and ACR were significantly decreased (P<0.05), and SCr and UREA were significantly reduced (P<0.01). Compared with those of the model group, the pathologic results of the Shenkang injection group showed that proliferation of mesangial cells, reduction of inflammatory cell infiltration, and alleviation of renal tubular vacuolization and podocyte damage were observed in renal tissue of mice. Electron microscopy showed that fusion of the pedicle protruding and thickening of the basement membrane were reduced. Immunohistochemistry results showed that the expressions of GRP78, CHOP, and Bax proteins were significantly reduced (P<0.01), and the expressions of Nephrin and Bcl-2 proteins were significantly increased (P<0.01) in renal tissue of the Shenkang injection group. Western blot results showed that the expressions of Nephrin and Bcl-2 in the Shenkang injection group were significantly increased (P<0.05, P<0.01), and the expressions of GRP78, CHOP, and Bax proteins were significantly decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01). Real-time PCR results showed that the expressions of GRP78, CHOP, and Bax mRNAs were down regulated in the Shenkang injection group (P<0.01), and the expressions of Nephrin and Bcl-2 mRNAs were up regulated (P<0.01). ConclusionShenkang injection inhibits endoplasmic reticulum stress response and podocyte apoptosis by regulating the GRP78/CHOP signaling pathway, which in turn ensures the integrity of glomerular filtration barrier, reduces the occurrence of proteinuria, improves renal function, and thus delays the progression of diabetic kidney disease.
5.Effect of Shenkang Injection on Podocyte Apoptosis and GRP78/CHOP Signaling Pathway in db/db Mice with Diabetic Kidney Disease Based on Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress
Yanmo CAI ; Sitong WANG ; Xin ZHOU ; Ge JIN ; Kaidong ZHOU ; Yunhua LIU ; Fengfeng ZHANG ; Xinxue ZHANG ; Zongjiang ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(12):81-90
ObjectiveTo investigate the mechanism of Shenkang injection in delaying diabetic kidney disease by regulating endoplasmic reticulum stress and attenuating podocyte apoptosis through the Glucose regulated protein 78 ( GRP78 ) / transcription factor C / EBP homologous protein ( CHOP ) signaling pathway (GRP78/CHOP) signaling pathway. MethodsFor the animal experiment, 10 12-week-old db/m mice were selected as a normal group, and 30 12-week-old db/db mice were randomly divided into a model group, a Shenkang injection group (15.6 mL·kg-1), and a dapagliflozin group (1.6 mg·kg-1). To observe the general condition of mice, fasting blood glucose, urinary albumin/urine creatinine (ACR), and 24 h urine protein quantification were detected in each group before drug administration. After 12 weeks of drug treatment, mice were tested for fasting blood glucose, total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), low-density cholesterol (LDL), ACR, 24 h urine protein quantification, blood creatinine (SCr), and blood urea (UREA). Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining, periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) staining, and transmission electron microscopy were used to observe the pathologic morphology in renal tissue. Immunohistochemistry was used to detect the expressions of nephroprotective marker protein (Nephrin), glucose-regulated protein 78 (GRP78), CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein homologous protein (CHOP), B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2), and Bcl-2-associated X protein (Bax) in renal tissue. Western blot was used to detect the expressions of GRP78, CHOP, Bcl-2, Bax, and Nephrin proteins, and Real-time polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) was employed to detect the expressions of Nephrin, GRP78, CHOP, Bcl-2, and Bax mRNAs in renal tissue. ResultsBefore drug administration, compared with those in the normal group, the body mass of db/db mice was significantly increased, and blood glucose, 24 h urine protein quantification, and ACR were significantly elevated in the Shenkang injection group and Dapagliflozin group (P<0.01). After 12 weeks of administration, compared with those in the model group, the general state of mice in the Shenkang injection group was significantly improved, and the body mass was decreased. The blood glucose was significantly reduced (P<0.01), and blood lipids TC, TG, and LDL were significantly decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01). The 24 h urine protein quantification and ACR were significantly decreased (P<0.05), and SCr and UREA were significantly reduced (P<0.01). Compared with those of the model group, the pathologic results of the Shenkang injection group showed that proliferation of mesangial cells, reduction of inflammatory cell infiltration, and alleviation of renal tubular vacuolization and podocyte damage were observed in renal tissue of mice. Electron microscopy showed that fusion of the pedicle protruding and thickening of the basement membrane were reduced. Immunohistochemistry results showed that the expressions of GRP78, CHOP, and Bax proteins were significantly reduced (P<0.01), and the expressions of Nephrin and Bcl-2 proteins were significantly increased (P<0.01) in renal tissue of the Shenkang injection group. Western blot results showed that the expressions of Nephrin and Bcl-2 in the Shenkang injection group were significantly increased (P<0.05, P<0.01), and the expressions of GRP78, CHOP, and Bax proteins were significantly decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01). Real-time PCR results showed that the expressions of GRP78, CHOP, and Bax mRNAs were down regulated in the Shenkang injection group (P<0.01), and the expressions of Nephrin and Bcl-2 mRNAs were up regulated (P<0.01). ConclusionShenkang injection inhibits endoplasmic reticulum stress response and podocyte apoptosis by regulating the GRP78/CHOP signaling pathway, which in turn ensures the integrity of glomerular filtration barrier, reduces the occurrence of proteinuria, improves renal function, and thus delays the progression of diabetic kidney disease.
6.Analysis of Refined Management of Medical Insurance in Public Hospitals Based on Behavioral Economics
Qiu ZHANG ; Sitong LIU ; Junyan CHEN ; Shuxia ZENG ; Zhiqi LONG ; Ming ZHU ; Lixiang ZHAI
Chinese Hospital Management 2025;45(10):60-64
With the progress of medical insurance reform,the refinement of medical insurance management in pub-lic hospitals still fails to meet the actual demands for medical insurance work.Based on the existing problems of medical insurance management,it emphasizes the necessity of the refined management of medical insurance.By integrating be-havioral economics theory,it divides the refined management of medical insurance into five distinct stages:develop-ment planning,process-oriented platform,organizational framework,staff training programs and regulatory supervi-sion.The behavioral logic of the refined management of medical insurance in public hospitals is analyzed.Building on this analysis,the relevant key insights are summarized to provide a reference for promoting the public welfare-oriented reform of public hospitals and realizing the high-quality development of public hospitals.
7.Influence of SH2B1 rs7359397 polymorphism on hepatic fibrosis in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease aged ≥65 years in Beijing, China
Sitong CHEN ; Shuang ZHANG ; Jinhan ZHAO ; Xiaodie WEI ; Yaning LI ; Lixia QIU ; Jing ZHANG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(11):2286-2293
ObjectiveTo investigate the association of SH2B1 rs7359397 (C>T) polymorphism with the progression to hepatic fibrosis in the elderly patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) in Beijing, China, and to provide an important genetic basis for the precise subtyping, prognostic evaluation, and individualized treatment of elderly MASLD patients in China. MethodsA total of 505 elderly patients (aged ≥65 years) who participated in regular physical examination in Mentougou Kuangshan Hospital of Beijing Jingmei Group General Hospital from November 2020 to September 2021 and were diagnosed with MASLD by abdominal ultrasound were enrolled as MASLD group, and 381 elderly population who underwent physical examination in the same community hospital during the same period of time and were not found to have MASLD by abdominal ultrasound were enrolled as control group. FibroScan was used to measure liver fat content and determine fibrosis stage. The 96-well microfluidic chip technique was used to identify SH2B1 rs7359397 polymorphism. The independent-samples t test was used for comparison of normally distributed continuous data between the two groups, and the chi-square test or the adjusted chi-square test was used for comparison of categorical data between the two groups. Univariate and multivariate Logistic regression analyses were used to identify the independent predictive factors for MASLD and its comorbidities. ResultsCompared with the control group, the MASLD group had a significantly younger age and significantly higher levels of waist circumference, hip circumference, waist-hip ratio, body mass index (BMI), alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, triglyceride, platelet count, and fibrosis-4 (FIB-4) index, as well as a significantly lower level of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (all P<0.05). Among the 381 patients in the control group, 264 (69.29%) had genotype CC and 117 (30.71%) had genotype CT+TT, while among the 505 patients in the MASLD group, 317 (62.77%) had genotype CC and 188 (37.23%) had genotype CT+TT, suggesting that the MASLD group had a significantly higher proportion of patients with genotype CT+TT compared with the control group (χ2=4.09, P=0.043). In the MASLD group, compared with the genotype CC group, the genotype CT+TT group had a significantly lower proportion of patients with FIB-4 ≥2 or atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (P<0.05). The multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that after adjustment for age, sex, and BMI, carrying T allele was a protective factor against progressive hepatic fibrosis (odds ratio [OR]=0.481, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.249 — 0.929, P=0.029). In the subgroups of comorbidities with hypertension, metabolic syndrome, and obesity, genotype CT+TT was associated with a significant reduction in the risk of progressive hepatic fibrosis (hypertension: OR=0.27, 95%CI:0.09 — 0.77, P=0.014; metabolic syndrome: OR=0.30, 95%CI: 0.11 — 0.79, P=0.015; obesity: OR=0.11, 95%CI: 0.03 — 0.48, P=0.003). After adjustment for age, sex, and BMI, in the patients with MASLD, the patients with genotype CT+TT had a significant reduction in the prevalence rate of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases compared with those with genotype CC (OR=0.506, 95%CI:0.336 — 0.761, P=0.001). ConclusionSH2B1 rs7359397 (C>T) polymorphism is associated with the reduction in the risk of hepatic fibrosis and atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases in MASLD patients.
8.Establishment and Evaluation of A Remote Medication Treatment Management Model for Elderly Patients with Chronic Diseases Based on Mobile Technology
Lijuan YANG ; Wei ZHANG ; Quanzhi LI ; Tingting ZHENG ; Shuo YANG ; Ping LIN ; Shuang HAN ; Sitong LIU ; Tianjing ZHANG ; Jiancun ZHEN
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(3):486-490
Objective To evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of a remote medication treatment management model for elderly patients with chronic disease at home based on mobile technology.Methods A convenient and elderly-friendly mo-bile application(hereinafter referred to as Yaoshiyi APP)was developed,and a remote medication treatment management team consisting of clinical pharmacists from tertiary hospitals,community pharmacists,and community physicians was formed.Patients from communities were selected for practical research,led by pharmacists.Based on the Yaoshiyi APP,patients were subjected to 6 months of medication treatment management practice,and the effectiveness and feasibility of the practice were evaluated.Re-sults The Yaoshiyi APP can be integrated with a variety of medical-grade wearable devices to realize the functions of automati-cally uploading monitoring data,abnormal value reminding,medication reminding,medication consultation,and medication sci-ence popularization.A total of 302 elderly patients with chronic disease at home completed the study.The results showed that phar-macists have identified and intervened in 695 cases of medication-related problems.According to the classification of medication-related problems,the top three were 247 cases(35.5%)of additional treatment,97 cases(14.0%)of unnecessary drug treat-ment,and 93 cases(13.4%)of medication compliance problems.The patient's medication adherence score(Morisky medication adherence scale-8,MMAS-8)increased from(5.85±1.57)at enrollment to(6.74±1.23)6 months after enrollment(P<0.01).After 6 months of enrollment,the patient's satisfaction with the pharmacist's work reached a score of(4.99±0.08)out of 5.The average reduction in drug costs for patients caused by pharmacists intervening in irrational medication is(20.9±18.0)%.At the end of follow-up,93.4%of patients were proficient in using the Yaoshiyi APP.Conclusion The remote medication treatment management model for elderly patients with chronic disease at home based on mobile technology constructed in this study can ef-fectively improve patient compliance with disease monitoring and medication,ensure rational drug use,reduce medical resource waste,and receive high patient acceptance.
9.Investigation on patient experience and willingness to use internet diagnosis and treatment and analysis of influencing factors
Wensi ZHANG ; Meng YUAN ; Sitong LIN ; Chengcheng LI
Modern Hospital 2025;25(3):422-426
Objective In order to investigate the patients'medical experiences,willingness to use online diagnosis and treatment in the context of"Internet+medical health",and the factors influencing these choice of medical channels.Methods We conducted an online and offline sampling survey through a questionnaire.1 215 questionnaires were distributed,and 1 010 were valid.After looking at the basic details of the survey participants,we used a logistic regression model to find out what affects patients'willingness to see a doctor online.Results Whether patients have solved their own problem,and the degree of help on the Internet play a significant role in the willingness to recommend Internet diagnosis and treatment.In addition,with the de-crease of age,the improvement of education level,the increase of economic development level of the city where the respondents live,and the decrease of medical expenditure in the past year,residents'willingness to use Internet diagnosis and treatment will show a gradually increasing trend.Conclusion Internet diagnosis and treatment in the future still need to further meet the needs of multi-group medical services,improve and perfect service quality and medical insurance management,to achieve"full node"coverage,"full chain"supervision.
10.Work Memory Impairment in Patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Spleen Deficiency
Tian ZHOU ; Yunhe ZHANG ; Ziyao WU ; Sitong FENG ; Yanzhe NING ; Hongxiao JIA
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(11):3148-3156
Objective To characterize working memory performance in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome(CFS)and spleen-deficiency syndrome and to examine its associations with clinical symptoms by Sternberg working memory task(SWMT).Methods 31 CFS patients meeting both CDC-1994 criteria and consensus criteria for spleen-deficiency pattern were recruited from outpatient clinics and universities from September 2022 and June 2025.31 healthy controls were also recruited based on age,sex,and education.All subjects completed the SWMT.Group differences were analyzed.Within the CFS cohort,reaction time(RT)was correlated with scores on the checklist individual strength(CIS),36-item short-form health survey(sf-36),and fatigue scale-14(FS-14).Mediation was examined.Results RT lengthened with increasing memory load in both groups.CFS patients displayed slower RTs than controls in the baseline and 6-digit set(P<0.05).The 3-digit RT difference,though not significant(P>0.05),yielded a medium effect size(r=0.36).Accuracy did not differ between two groups.Among CFS patients,3-digit RT correlated positively with CIS total and the 4 sub-scale scores.6-digit RT correlated with the SF-36 health-transition dimension(r=0.396,P=0.027).CIS and FS-14 scores directly impaired SF-36 social functioning without working-memory mediating.Conclusion CFS patients with spleen-deficiency exhibit slowed processing speed rather than capacity loss.The close link between working-memory slowing and fatigue suggests a distinct neural basis.These results support the traditional concept"the spleen stores Yi"and integrate TCM pattern differentiation with modern cognitive neuroscience in CFS.

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