1.Exploration on Rules of Medication and Clinical Application of Zhongwan Point Based on Association Rules
Xin TIAN ; Yaqi YAO ; Zezhou ZHANG ; Weilu CHENG ; Shaozong CHEN
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;42(3):642-650
Objective To observe the rules of medication and clinical application of Zhongwan(RN12)point,thus to provide reference for the selection of acupoints in clinical treatment.Methods Collect the Zhongwan point-involved prescriptions in the literature of the last 20 years in China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI),China Science and Technology Journal Database(VIP)and Wanfang Data Knowledge Service Platform,conduct strict screening,organize and record all the acupoints involved in the prescriptions,of which met the acupoint selection criteria,into Excel tables,then use IBM SPSS Statistics 25.0 software,IBM SPSS Modeler 18.0 software,Cytoscape 3.10.1 software,apriori algorithm to analyze the rules of medication and clinical application of Zhongwan point.Results After screening,a total of 781 articles with 830 acupoint-involved prescriptions were included,involves 183 acupoints and 135 diseases.With the leading five acupoints which ranked in decending order of selection was as follows:Zusanli(ST36),Neiguan(PC6),Tianshu(ST25),Guanyuan(BL26)and Qihai(RN6).The distribution of acupoints with the highest frequency of use in combination acupoints was Zusanli(61.205%support),and the meridians with a higher frequency of use in Zhongwan point-involved prescriptions were the foot-yangming stomach meridian,the foot-taiyang bladder meridian,and the conception vessel(CV),with the combination acupoints dominated by the specific acupoints of Xiahe points,He points,front-Mu points,collateral points,Shu Points,and original points,the advantageous diseases were characterized by intractable hiccups,gastritis,functional dyspepsia and so on.Among them,the diseases pertain to the digestive system were the most involved,followed by endocrine system diseases.Conclusion The data mining analysis yielded that there are certain rules to be followed in the acupoints combination of Zhongwan point,and it exerts some efficacy in the treatment of certain advantageous diseases,which can provide references for clinical treatment and scientific research.
2.Sleep duration and risk of cardiovascular and metabolic comorbidity in middle-aged and elderly people: a cohort study
Jiahong YIN ; Ying GAO ; Junfang YOU ; Jie CHENG ; Weilu CHEN ; Li LIU ; Qing ZHANG ; Haiyan SU
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2025;19(7):523-529
Objective:To understand the relationship between sleep duration and cardiovascular and metabolic comorbidities (CMM) in middle-aged and elderly people in China.Methods:This study was a prospective cohort study, based on the data of China Health and Retirement Tracing Survey (CHARLS) from 2011 to 2015, and included middle-aged and elderly people aged≥45 years in the cohort study. Age, gender, marital status, residence, education, smoking status, alcohol status, body mass index, history of diabetes, history of dyslipidemia, history of hypertension, history of stroke, history of heart disease, history of mental illness, depression scale score were collected. Multivariate logistic regression was used to analyze the association between daily sleep duration and the risk of CMM onset and to construct four models with stepwise adjusted covariates. A stratified analysis was established based on demographic factors, lifestyle factors, metabolic factors, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular factors, and psychological factors. Meanwhile, a subgroup analysis was established according to different combinations of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases to explore the association between sleep length and the risk of CMM in different populations.Results:A total of 297 (4.4%) of the 6 788 included participants experienced CMM. In the multivariate logistic regression, the RR value (95% CI) for the risk of CMM for>9 h was 1.99 (1.86-2.08) and 1.78 (1.64-1.92), respectively (all P<0.001). The stratified analysis showed that the risk of CMM incidence between sleep duration<7 h and>9 h was associated in people with different age, sex, residence, smoking status, drinking status, body mass index, hypertension, hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, dyslipidemia, and depression (all P<0.05). Subgroup analysis showed that sleep duration<7 h with both diabetes, heart disease and stroke had the highest risk of CMM ( RR=1.95, 95% CI: 1.65-2.14). Conclusion:In the middle-aged and elderly group in China, there is a U-shaped association between sleep duration and CMM, that is, insufficient or too long sleep duration throughout the day is related to the increased risk of CMM.
3.Drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol tablets in the management of early pregnancy-related uterine arteriovenous fistula: a 4-case series with efficacy evaluation
Xuhui ZHU ; Chongyi ZHANG ; Weilu CHEN ; Pu ZHOU ; Wenying FU ; Yanhua YU ; Chongjie JIN ; Xiaohu GUO ; Zhiqin CHEN
Chinese Journal of Reproduction and Contraception 2025;45(9):940-944
Uterine arteriovenous fistula (UAVF), a relatively rare vascular anomaly, may lead to life-threatening hemorrhage and poses diagnostic and management challenges for primary hospitals during initial encounters. This article reports four cases of UAVF treated with Drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol tablets at Department of Gynaecology, Zhuji Maternal and Child Health Hospital between 2023 and 2024. Combined with literature review, we systematically analyzed the etiological mechanisms, clinical characteristics, and diagnostic-therapeutic strategies of this condition, with particular focus on evaluating the efficacy and safety of conservative pharmacological management. By summarizing case features and individualized treatment protocols, this study aims to provide clinical references for early identification, accurate diagnosis, and rational intervention of UAVF, thereby reducing risks of massive hemorrhage and long-term complications while improving patient prognosis.
4.Drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol tablets in the management of early pregnancy-related uterine arteriovenous fistula: a 4-case series with efficacy evaluation
Xuhui ZHU ; Chongyi ZHANG ; Weilu CHEN ; Pu ZHOU ; Wenying FU ; Yanhua YU ; Chongjie JIN ; Xiaohu GUO ; Zhiqin CHEN
Chinese Journal of Reproduction and Contraception 2025;45(9):940-944
Uterine arteriovenous fistula (UAVF), a relatively rare vascular anomaly, may lead to life-threatening hemorrhage and poses diagnostic and management challenges for primary hospitals during initial encounters. This article reports four cases of UAVF treated with Drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol tablets at Department of Gynaecology, Zhuji Maternal and Child Health Hospital between 2023 and 2024. Combined with literature review, we systematically analyzed the etiological mechanisms, clinical characteristics, and diagnostic-therapeutic strategies of this condition, with particular focus on evaluating the efficacy and safety of conservative pharmacological management. By summarizing case features and individualized treatment protocols, this study aims to provide clinical references for early identification, accurate diagnosis, and rational intervention of UAVF, thereby reducing risks of massive hemorrhage and long-term complications while improving patient prognosis.
5.Sleep duration and risk of cardiovascular and metabolic comorbidity in middle-aged and elderly people: a cohort study
Jiahong YIN ; Ying GAO ; Junfang YOU ; Jie CHENG ; Weilu CHEN ; Li LIU ; Qing ZHANG ; Haiyan SU
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2025;19(7):523-529
Objective:To understand the relationship between sleep duration and cardiovascular and metabolic comorbidities (CMM) in middle-aged and elderly people in China.Methods:This study was a prospective cohort study, based on the data of China Health and Retirement Tracing Survey (CHARLS) from 2011 to 2015, and included middle-aged and elderly people aged≥45 years in the cohort study. Age, gender, marital status, residence, education, smoking status, alcohol status, body mass index, history of diabetes, history of dyslipidemia, history of hypertension, history of stroke, history of heart disease, history of mental illness, depression scale score were collected. Multivariate logistic regression was used to analyze the association between daily sleep duration and the risk of CMM onset and to construct four models with stepwise adjusted covariates. A stratified analysis was established based on demographic factors, lifestyle factors, metabolic factors, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular factors, and psychological factors. Meanwhile, a subgroup analysis was established according to different combinations of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases to explore the association between sleep length and the risk of CMM in different populations.Results:A total of 297 (4.4%) of the 6 788 included participants experienced CMM. In the multivariate logistic regression, the RR value (95% CI) for the risk of CMM for>9 h was 1.99 (1.86-2.08) and 1.78 (1.64-1.92), respectively (all P<0.001). The stratified analysis showed that the risk of CMM incidence between sleep duration<7 h and>9 h was associated in people with different age, sex, residence, smoking status, drinking status, body mass index, hypertension, hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, dyslipidemia, and depression (all P<0.05). Subgroup analysis showed that sleep duration<7 h with both diabetes, heart disease and stroke had the highest risk of CMM ( RR=1.95, 95% CI: 1.65-2.14). Conclusion:In the middle-aged and elderly group in China, there is a U-shaped association between sleep duration and CMM, that is, insufficient or too long sleep duration throughout the day is related to the increased risk of CMM.
6.Speciation analysis of mercury in Huoxue Zhitong capsules by HPLC-HG-AFS
Jia CHEN ; Weilu GUO ; Qiong ZHU ; Ling SHUAI
Drug Standards of China 2024;25(5):465-470
Objective:To determine divalent mercury,methylmercury and ethylmercury in Huoxue Zhitong capsules,and to provide data support for the risk assessment and management of traditional medicines products.Methods:High performance liquid chromatography-hydrogenation-atomic fluorescence spectrometry(HPLC-HG-AFS)was used to determine the content of three forms of mercury(divalent mercury,Hg2+;methyl mercury,CH3 Hg;ethyl mercury,C2H5Hg)in different batches of Huoxue Zhitong capsules.Chromatographic conditions were C18 column(250 mm ×4.6 mm,5 μ·m)and acetonitrile-0.06 mol·L-1 ammonium acetate solution(containing 0.01 mol·L-1 L-cysteine)(5∶95)as a mobile phase.Hydride generation parameters were oxidant agent of 1%potassium persulfate-0.35%potassium hydroxide mixed solution,reducing agent of 2.0%potassium borohydride-0.35%potassium hydroxide mixed solution,carrier solution of 7%hydrochloric acid,negative high pressure of 285 V,and atomizer height of 10 mm.Results:The linear range of mercury species was 1.00-10.0 μg·L-1 with r>0.999.The detection limit values were 0.088-0.131 ng·L-1,and the average recoveries ranged from 91.98%to 93.10%with RSD of<5.73%(n=3).Three mercury forms in different batches of Huoxue Zhitong capsules by HPLC-HG-AFS were below the detection limits.Conclusion:The validated method can be used for the determination of mercury speciation in Huoxue Zhitong capsules and other Chinese patent medicines,which pro-vides a reference for the safety assessment of Chinese patent medicines.
7.Cluster characteristics of physical activities among children inside and outside kindergartens and its relationship with athletic abilities
Chinese Journal of School Health 2023;44(10):1560-1563
Objective:
Based on physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB) variables on weekdays and weekends, the study aims to cluster the physical activities inside and outside kindergartens and to explore the cluster characteristics of different children using physical fitness indicators, so as to provide new strategies and methods for early childhood education and health.
Methods:
From March to June 2019, 291 children aged 3-6 years from 6 kindergartens in Nanchang were recruited by a stratified cluster random sampling method. The ActiGraph GT3X-BT triaxial accelerometer was used to measure and analyze the PA and SB levels inside and outside the kindergarten. A twostep clustering algorithm model was employed for cluster analysis. Physical fitness were measured and evaluated according to the "National Physical Fitness Measurement Standard Manual (Preschool Section)". Differences in physical fitness among different clusters of children were compared, and the cluster characteristics of different children were analyzed.
Results:
The clustering algorithm model indicated that based on six indicators, including PA and SB inside the kindergarten on weekdays, and PA and SB outside the kindergarten on both weekdays and weekends, children could be divided into three categories:active inside (high PA, low SB inside), active outside (high PA outside), and inactive (low PA, high SB both inside and outside). The average silhouette coefficient of the model was 0.3, indicating good clustering results. Both the active inside and active outside children showed significantly higher PA inside on weekdays, PA outside on weekdays and weekends, daily low intensity physical activity (LPA) and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) than the inactive children ( F=157.91, 80.79 , 95.86, 95.52, 124.74, P <0.05). After adjusting for gender and age, the physical fitness scores of both active outside ( 19.03 ±0.47) and active inside (19.11±0.40) were significantly higher than those of the inactive children (17.94±0.31). Additionally, active inside children (3.91±0.14) also showed significantly better performance in continuous double-leg jumps, compared to inactive children (3.45±0.11) ( P <0.05).
Conclusion
Children active inside and those active outside perform well in PA. Future research should focus on the proportion of structured and unstructured PA time to enhance the overall physical fitness of children.
8.Effect of data missing on population based viral load survey in HIV infected men who have sex with men sampled in 16 large cities, China
Zhen JIANG ; Zhi DOU ; Zhihua YAN ; Weilu SONG ; Yun CHEN ; Xianlong REN ; Jun CHEN ; Wei CAO ; Jie XU ; Zunyou WU
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2017;38(9):1169-1173
Objective To analyze the effect of missing data in population based viral load (PVL) survey in HIV infected men who have sex with men (MSM) sampled in 16 cities in China.Methods The database of 3 virus load sampling survey conducted consecutively in HIV infected MSM population in 16 large cities (Beijing,Shanghai,Nanjing,Hangzhou,Wuhan,Chongqing,Kunming,Xi' an,Guangzhou,Shenzhen,Narning,Urumuqi,Harbin,Changchun,Chengdu and Tianjin) during 2013-2015 was used.SPSS 17.0 software was used to describe distribution of the missing data and analyze associated factors.Results A total of 12 150 HIV infected MSM were randomly selected for the surveys,in whom,9 141 (75.2%) received virus load tests,while 3 009 (24.8%) received no virus load tests,whose virus load data missed.The virus load data missing rates in MSM with or without access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) were 11.5% (765/6 675) and 39.4% (2 060/5 223) respectively,and the virus load data missing rates were 21.9% (1 866/8 523) and 28.4% (959/3 374),respectively,in local residents and non-local residents (migrants).Conclusions The analysis indicated that the data missing occurred in the virus load survey in HIV infected MSM population.ART status and census registering status were the main influencing factors.Data missing could influence the accurate evaluation of community viral load (CVL) and population viral load (PVL) levels in HIV infected MSM in China.
9.Data distribution and transformation in population based sampling survey of viral load in HIV positive men who have sex with men in China
Zhi DOU ; Jun CHEN ; Zhen JIANG ; Weilu SONG ; Jie XU ; Zunyou WU
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2017;38(11):1494-1498
Objective To understand the distribution of population viral load (PVL) data in HIV infected men who have sex with men (MSM), fit distribution function and explore the appropriate estimating parameter of PVL. Methods The detection limit of viral load (VL) was ≤ 50 copies/ml. Box-Cox transformation and normal distribution tests were used to describe the general distribution characteristics of the original and transformed data of PVL, then the stable distribution function was fitted with test of goodness of fit. Results The original PVL data fitted a skewed distribution with the variation coefficient of 622.24%, and had a multimodal distribution after Box-Cox transformation with optimal parameter (λ) of-0.11. The distribution of PVL data over the detection limit was skewed and heavy tailed when transformed by Box-Cox with optimal λ=0. By fitting the distribution function of the transformed data over the detection limit, it matched the stable distribution (SD) function (α=1.70, β=-1.00, γ=0.78, δ=4.03). Conclusions The original PVL data had some censored data below the detection limit, and the data over the detection limit had abnormal distribution with large degree of variation. When proportion of the censored data was large, it was inappropriate to use half-value of detection limit to replace the censored ones. The log-transformed data over the detection limit fitted the SD. The median (M) and inter-quartile ranger (IQR) of log-transformed data can be used to describe the centralized tendency and dispersion tendency of the data over the detection limit.
10.Detection ofN-myc andALK abnormality in and clinicopathological analyses of 83 cases of neuroblastoma
Weiya WANG ; Jinnan LI ; Weilu WU ; Min CHEN ; Gandi LI ; Zhigui MA
Journal of Clinical Pediatrics 2015;(8):720-725
ObjectivesTo retrospectively analyze the clinicopathological features of neuroblastoma (NB) and investigate the signiifcance of abnormality ofN-myc and anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) gene copy number change as well asALKmu-tations in NB.Methods Eighty-three NB patients were collected and classiifed into different subgroups according to the clinical stage and histology. Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) was performed to detect the abnormalities ofN-mycandALK genes. The extracted DNA was ampliifed by PCR and sequenced to investigate the point mutations of theALK gene. Follow-up data were collected and survival analysis was performed.ResultsFISH detection showed that the aberration ofN-mycgene copy number presented as gain and ampliifcation. The aberration ofALK gene presented as point mutation and gain. It was shown that 17 cases had the abnormality of bothN-myc andALK gene. Survival analysis showed that the prognostic factors included the clinical stage, age and abnormality ofN-myc genes.ConclusionDetection ofN-myc andALK abnormality in NB would be helpful for evaluating the prognosis and providing theoretical basis forALK target therapy.


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