1.Treatment Principles and Paradigm of Diabetic Microvascular Complications Responding Specifically to Traditional Chinese Medicine
Anzhu WANG ; Xing HANG ; Lili ZHANG ; Xiaorong ZHU ; Dantao PENG ; Ying FAN ; Min ZHANG ; Wenliang LYU ; Guoliang ZHANG ; Xiai WU ; Jia MI ; Jiaxing TIAN ; Wei ZHANG ; Han WANG ; Yuan XU ; .LI PINGPING ; Zhenyu WANG ; Ying ZHANG ; Dongmei SUN ; Yi HE ; Mei MO ; Xiaoxiao ZHANG ; Linhua ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(5):272-279
To explore the advantages of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and integrative TCM-Western medicine approaches in the treatment of diabetic microvascular complications (DMC), refine key pathophysiological insights and treatment principles, and promote academic innovation and strategic research planning in the prevention and treatment of DMC. The 38th session of the Expert Salon on Diseases Responding Specifically to Traditional Chinese Medicine, hosted by the China Association of Chinese Medicine, was held in Beijing, 2024. Experts in TCM, Western medicine, and interdisciplinary fields convened to conduct a systematic discussion on the pathogenesis, diagnostic and treatment challenges, and mechanism research related to DMC, ultimately forming a consensus on key directions. Four major research recommendations were proposed. The first is addressing clinical bottlenecks in the prevention and control of DMC by optimizing TCM-based evidence evaluation systems. The second is refining TCM core pathogenesis across DMC stages and establishing corresponding "disease-pattern-time" framework. The third is innovating mechanism research strategies to facilitate a shift from holistic regulation to targeted intervention in TCM. The fourth is advancing interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance the role of TCM in new drug development, research prioritization, and guideline formulation. TCM and integrative approaches offer distinct advantages in managing DMC. With a focus on the diseases responding specifically to TCM, strengthening evidence-based support and mechanism interpretation and promoting the integration of clinical care and research innovation will provide strong momentum for the modernization of TCM and the advancement of national health strategies.
2.Efficacy comparison of foldable capsular body with scleral buckling in treating experimental retinal detachment
Yifan DONG ; Baike ZHANG ; Yong JIA ; Fan YANG ; Lisha GUO ; Xiangyang ZHANG ; Cong LU ; Zhonghao ZHANG ; Haiyan WU ; Xuemin TIAN
International Eye Science 2025;25(10):1566-1573
AIM: To compare the effectiveness of foldable capsular body(FCB)with traditional scleral buckling(SB)in the treatment of experimental retinal detachment animal models.METHODS: After successfully establishing rhegmatogenous retinal detachment(RRD)animal models, 24 New Zealand white rabbits were randomly divided into three groups(RRD models group, SB group, and FCB group), with 8 rabbits in each group. The FCB and SB groups underwent SB and FCB surgeries for the RRD animal models, while the RRD models group only consists of RRD models without any surgical intervention during the follow-up period. The follow-up duration was 3 mo. Wide-field neonatal fundus imaging system and ophthalmic B-ultrasound were used to assess the fundus conditions before and after surgery. The Icare® TONOVET Plus tonometer was utilized to evaluate intraocular pressure changes before and after surgery. The Eaton and Draize scoring systems were selected to monitor postoperative inflammatory reactions.RESULTS: The retinal reattachment rates in the FCB and SB groups were 87.5% and 75.0%, respectively, with no statistically significant difference between the groups(P>0.05). The intraocular pressure in both the FCB and SB groups increased postoperatively compared to preoperative levels(P<0.01), and there were no significant differences in intraocular pressure at any time points during the follow-up period between the groups(P>0.05). The intraocular pressure in the RRD models group remained at a low level throughout the follow-up period. The average surgical time for the FCB group was 16.87±2.29 min, which was shorter than 46.25±4.74 min in the SB group(t=-15.166, P<0.001). According to the Eaton and Draize scoring systems, the FCB group had lower grades of conjunctival hyperemia and edema in the early postoperative period compared to the SB group, indicating milder inflammatory reactions(P<0.05).CONCLUSION: Both FCB and SB are effective in treating experimental RRD. Compared to SB, FCB is simpler to operate, and also has a shorter surgical time and milder postoperative inflammatory reactions.
3.Construction of an infectious disease risk assessment system for childcare institutions in Shanghai
Lyulan HUANG ; Ruobing HAN ; Liang TIAN ; Junhua FAN ; Yan WANG ; Ning JIANG ; Renyi ZHU ; Jian CHEN
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;37(8):692-696
ObjectiveTo explore the construction of a risk assessment indicator system for common infectious diseases in Shanghai’s childcare institutions, and to provide a reference standard for the prevention and control of infectious diseases, staff training and system construction in childcare institutions. MethodsBy combining the Delphi method with the literature review and expert consultation, the hierarchical dimensions and items at all levels of the risk assessment indicator system for common infectious diseases in Shanghai’s childcare institutions were constructed, and the weighting coefficients were determined by analytic hierarchy process. ResultsA total of 14 experts from the field of childcare institutions, infectious disease control, child healthcare and health supervision participated in the Delphi consultation. The system consisted of four core dimensions: organizational management, team building, hardware equipment, and infectious disease surveillance and disposal, with the weighting coefficients of 0.285 9, 0.261 6, 0.204 3 and 0.248 2, respectively. The evaluation indicator system consisted of 4 primary indicators, 15 secondary indicators and 45 tertiary items. The positivity coefficients of the two rounds of Delphi consultation were 0.93 and 1.00, the authority coefficients were both 0.81, and the Kendall’s coefficient of concordance were 0.44 and 0.49, respectively (P<0.01). ConclusionThe high expert engagement and coordination indicate that organizational management and team building remain the critical priorities for infectious disease prevention and control in Shanghai’s childcare institutions. It is recommended to strengthen financial investment, improve institutional mechanisms, and enhance personnel reserves and capacity building for healthcare teachers, thereby systematically upgrading the infectious disease control capabilities of childcare institutions.
4.Study on pricing of initiative hospice and palliative care services by service unit
Tian-shu CHU ; Yi-fan XU ; Li-mei JING ; Xue-ying LI ; Xiao-yu ZHANG ; Jun-mei DENG
Chinese Journal of Health Policy 2025;18(2):47-52
Objective:To conduct a study on pricing by service unit to address the problems of hospice and palliative care pricing and fee system in China.Methods:Combining theoretical research and empirical evidence,this study organized the pricing mechanism of initiative hospice and palliative care services and established a graded and categorized pricing strategy.Empirical research was conducted based on real-world data from 36 pilot institutions in typical areas.Results:This study developed a comprehensive pricing framework for value-based classification price standard of initiative hospice and palliative care services from the perspective of incentive regulation.We proposed a pricing plan based on service units,with inpatient bed fee ranging from 459 to 606 yuan or 459 to 1 102 yuan,and home visit fee ranging from 89 to 264 yuan.Conclusions and suggestions:This study proposes a pricing scheme based on the technique and service value with a gradient fluctuation by service unit,and forms a set of price standards with high economic and technical feasibility,which can provide scientific evidences for solving the pricing problem of hospice care.In addition,there is still a need to establish a multi-level incentive compensation mechanism to motivate all levels and types of organisations and healthcare provider,and to promote the high-quality and sustainable development of hospice and palliative care.
5.Correlation between intrinsic capacity and triglyceride-glucose index in older adults from a Chinese community
Ruihan LIU ; Yutong LIU ; Xiang ZHOU ; Xiaomao WANG ; Jie ZHANG ; Fan TIAN ; Jian CAO
Chinese Journal of Geriatric Heart Brain and Vessel Diseases 2025;27(4):445-449
Objective To investigate the relationship of TyG index and IC.Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted with 1000 older adults living in Wanshou Road Community from May to December 2023.Finally 820 participants were enrolled,and based on the TyG index,they were divided into lower TyG index group(≤7.349,404 cases)and higher TyG index group(>7.349,416 cases).After PSM,there were only 522 participants subjected,including 261 individuals in the lower TyG index group 1 (≤7.349)and 416 ones in the higher TyG index group 2(>7.349).Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to assess the correlation between IC and the TyG index as both continuous and categorical variables.PSM was employed to eliminate the confounding effects of covariates to identify the relationship between TyG index and IC in different categories.Results Before PSM,the neutrophil count,WBC count,and Hcy,FPG,TC,TG and HbA1c levels were significantly lower,and lymphocyte count,monocyte count,and AST level were obviously higher in the low TyG index group than the high TyG index group(P<0.05,P<0.01).After PSM,the low TyG index group still had notably lower FPG,TG and HbA1c than the high TyG index group(P<0.05,P<0.01).ROC curve analysis revealed that the cutoff value of TyG index was 7.349.Taking 7.349 as the cutoff value and TyG index as the cate-gorical variable,multivariate logistic regression analysis displayed that TyG index was correlated with IC[OR=3.921,95%CI:2.800-5.491,P=0.001(Model 1);OR=2.744,95%CI:1.739-4.329,P=0.001(Model 2);OR=2.744,95%CI:1.805-4.171,P=0.001(Model 3);OR=2.722,95%CI:1.530-4.843,P=0.001(after PSM)],indicating that TyG index remains an independent risk factor for IC.Conclusion IC is still correlated with TyG index in community-dwelling elderly individuals under different baseline conditions after adjusting for relevant laboratory indicators.As an indicator generated from routine blood test,TyG index has advantages in terms of cost and time.With further validation,TyG may provide a direction for studying IC prediction.
6.Sinicization of Evidence-Informed Decision-Making Competence Measure for nurses and its reliability and validity test
Yongting WEI ; Shumei TIAN ; Jiao YANG ; Lianghuan YU ; Fu NI ; Yuqing FAN ; Yao XIAO ; Zuyang XI ; Juyan SHA ; Cong LIU
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(6):736-742
Objective To translate Evidence-Informed Decision-Making Competence Measure for Chinese nurses and test its validity and reliability.Methods A research group was set up to use the Brislin translation model to translate the original scale into Chinese,and the back translation,cross-cultural adaptation,pre-experiment and cognitive interview were conducted to finally form the Chinese version of the Evidence-Informed Decision-Making Competence Measure for nurses.A total of 1 247 nurses from 7 tertiary A hospitals in Beijing,Hubei,Hunan and Xinjiang were selected by convenience sampling method in April 2024 to test its reliability and validity.Results 1 026 effective question-naires were collected,with an effective recovery rate of 82.28%.The Chinese version of the Evidence-Informed Decision-Making Competence Measure included 25 items,including knowledge/skill,attitude and behavior.A total of 3 common factors were extracted from exploratory factor analysis,and the cumulative variance contribution rate was 91.725%.The content validity index at the item level was 0.83-1.00;the content validity index at the scale level was 0.988;the calibration association validity was 0.496.The Cronbach's α coefficient of the whole scale was 0.992;the half-point reliability was 0.930;the retest reliability was 0.927.Conclusion The Chinese version of Evidence-Informed Decision-Making Competence Measure for nurses has good reliability and validity,and it can be used to evaluate the evidence-informed decision-making competence of Chinese nurses,provide references for promoting evidence-based nursing practice and evidence-informed decision-making.
7.Efficacy of a New Intramedullary Fixation System Proximal Femoral Universal Nail in the Treatment of Intertrochanteric Femoral Fractures in Elderly Patients
Yuan CAO ; Jixing FAN ; Zengzhen CUI ; Zhongwei YANG ; Yang LV ; Yun TIAN ; Fang ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2025;25(6):329-334
Objective To evaluate the efficacy of proximal femoral universal nail(PFUN),a new type of intramedullary fixation system,in the treatment of acute unilateral intertrochanteric femoral fracture in elderly patients.Methods From January 2022 to January 2024,200 patients with acute unilateral femoral intertrochanteric fracture were treated in our department.After closed traction reduction,PFUN was implanted with small incisions.Unified rehabilitation plan was adopted after surgery.The functional evaluation was performed by using the Harris hip score system at the last follow-up.Results The operation time was 25-182 min(median,63.0 min).The intraoperative blood loss was 10-750 ml(median,50.0 ml).Intraoperative blood transfusion(suspension of red blood cells)was required in 40 cases(20%).The postoperative hospital stay was 1-15 d(mean,4.0±1.9 d).The postoperative femoral neck-shaft angle was 116.7°-140.1°(mean,132.4°±5.5°).The quality of fracture reduction on the first day after surgery showed 140 cases as excellent,54 cases acceptable,and 6 cases poor.Complications occurred in 13 cases,including superficial wound infection in 2 cases,who were cured by regular wound dressing change and antibiotic treatment,lower extremity deep vein thrombosis in 8 cases,who were given low molecular weight heparin anticoagulation treatment until improvement,pneumonia in 2 cases and urinary tract infection in 1 case,who were cured or improved after specialist treatment.At one month after surgery,the hip joint X-ray showed blurred fracture lines,callus formation at the fracture site,and no internal fixation failure.There was no internal fixation failure within 3 months after surgery.At six months after surgery,all fractures achieved healing without any failure of internal fixation.All the 200 cases were followed up for 12-29 months(mean,16.1±2.7 months).One case experienced internal fixation failure,and underwent head and neck screw resection,internal fixation removal and hip replacement.At the last follow-up,the postoperative recovery was satisfactory.The Harris score of hip joint was 70-94 points(mean,88.8±2.8 points),including 103 cases as excellent,92 cases good,and 5 cases fair,with an excellent and good rate of 97.5%(195/200).Conclusion PFUN is effective in the treatment of intertrochanteric femoral fractures in elderly patients,with reliable fixation,rapid postoperative recovery,and low failure rate of internal fixation,especially suitable for unstable cases with internal or external wall fractures.
8.Evaluation of neoadjuvant chemotherapy curative effect in patients with breast cancer by MRI
Liangfeng YAO ; Baoliang GUO ; Hongyan HE ; Xulong FAN ; Cuishan LIANG ; Gan TIAN ; Yunneng CUI
Journal of Practical Radiology 2025;41(5):767-770
Objective To analyze the value of MRI in evaluating the treatment efficacy of neoadjuvant chemotherapy(NAC)in breast cancer patients.Methods The clinical data of 130 patients with breast cancer were analyzed retrospectively.All patients under-went 4-8 cycles of NAC,with MRI examinations was performed before and after NAC treatment.Based on postoperative response eval-uation criteria in solid tumors(RECIST),the patients were categorized into effective and ineffective groups.The MRI related param-eters,early enhancement parameters and peak enhancement parameters before and after NAC were observed to evaluate the efficacy of MRI in evaluating the treatment efficacy of NAC in breast cancer.Results The sensitivity,specificity,and accuracy of MRI in evalua-ting the treatment efficacy of NAC in breast cancer were 96.74%,89.47%,and 94.62%,respectively.The Kappa value for consis-tency analysis between MRI and postoperative pathology reached 0.869,indicating good agreement.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve analysis showed that the area under the curve(AUC)for MRI in predicting the treatment efficacy of NAC in breast cancer was 0.935[95% confidence interval(CI)0.831-0.981].Significant differences were observed between the effective and ineffec-tive groups in early and peak enhancement parameters before and after NAC(P<0.05).Conclusion MRI can effectively assesses the treatment efficacy of NAC in breast cancer patients,demonstrating high value in clinical applications.
9.Mechanism of action of Sterculiae Lychnophorae Semen against PM2.5-induced acute lung injury based on network pharmacology,molecular docking and experimental validation
Fan ZHANG ; Yi-fan DU ; Xiao-shu DENG ; Zu-feng ZHANG ; Xian-lei HAN ; Wei TIAN ; Xiu-mei LI ; Mian CHEN ; Fei LIU ; Nan WANG
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(12):2362-2369
Aim To investigate the anti-acute lung injury(ALI)effect of Sterculiae Lychnophorae Semen(SLS)and its mechanism.Methods The main ac-tive components of SLS and their core targets and path-ways of action against ALI were obtained by network pharmacology methods.Subsequently,molecular doc-king technology and in vitro cellular experiments were applied for validation.Results A total of 19 core tar-gets were obtained,including HSP90AA1,CASP3,TNF,MAPK8 and MAPK14.The mechanisms may in-volve signaling pathways such as cancer,PI3K/Akt and MAPK.Molecular docking confirmed that the key targets of SLS formed a better binding activity with the relevant active ingredients.The in vitro results showed that SLS was able to protect the PM2.5-contaminated BEAS-2B cells,inhibit their NO,IL-1β and TNF-αlevels,and reduce the expression of p-p38 MAPK and p-JNK proteins.Conclusions The study successfully predicts the active ingredients,targets and signaling pathways of SLS against ALI,and in vitro experiments demonstrate that SLS might protect BEAS-2B cells from PM2.5 stimulus-induced inflammation and apoptosis by inhibiting the over-activation of p38 MAPK and JNK signaling pathways.
10.Oroxylin A induces apoptosis in Ishikawa cell line of endometrial cancer via PI3K/AKT signaling pathway
Huan-huan ZHAO ; Yu-qian JIAO ; Ruo-qi QIAO ; Xue BAI ; Na WANG ; Yun-jie TIAN ; Wen-ling FAN ; Li LI ; Su-wen SU ; Yan FU ; Hui ZHANG ; Hong-fang YANG
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(3):555-560
Aim To investigate the effect of oroxylin A(OA)on apoptosis in Ishikawa cell line of endometrial cancer and the underlying mechanism through the phosphatidylinositol-3 kinase/protein kinase B(PI3K/AKT)signaling pathway.Methods Ishikawa cells were treated with different concentrations of OA(0,4,8,10,12,and 20 μmol·L-1)for 24 h-72 h,the cell viability was detected by CCK-8 assay,apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry,and the protein ex-pression levels of B-cell lymphoma-2(Bcl-2),Bcl-2-associated X protein(Bax),PI3K/AKT,recombinant cytochrome P450 1B1(CYP1B1),and catechol-O-methyltransferase(COMT)were detected by Western blot technique.Results OA inhibited the prolifera-tion of Ishikawa cells in a concentration-and time-de-pendent manner.Compared with the blank control group,the expression of Bax protein increased signifi-cantly,while the expression of Bcl-2 protein decreased significantly with the increase of OA concentration.The expression of COMT protein increased significant-ly,while the expression of CYP1B1 protein decreased significantly.PI3K/AKT:IGF-1(PI3 K agonist)sup-plementation reversed the effect,the expression of COMT protein significantly decreased,and the expres-sion of CYP1B1 protein significantly increased.Con-clusions OA exerts anti-tumor effects in Ishikawa cells of endometrial cancer,which may be related to cell apoptosis mediated by the inhibition of the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.

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