1.Exploration on Surrogate Outcome Measures in Clinical Trials of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Diabetic Kidney Disease
Can CAO ; Weiwei SUN ; Tong MA ; Yaoxian WANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(8):790-794
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has unique advantages in alleviating the symptoms of diabetic kidney disease (DKD) and slowing its progression. However, traditional clinical trials often use the occurrence of end-stage renal disease as the end point, requiring long-term follow-up, which increases trial complexity and costs, thereby limiting the feasibility of TCM clinical studies. This paper suggested that in clinical trials of TCM for DKD, both the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) change rate (≥30%) and eGFR slope can serve as potential surrogate outcome measures. If the intervention course is short (<1 year), the eGFR change rate (≥30%) is recommended as a surrogate outcome measure, whereas in long-term interventional studies (≥1 year), the eGFR slope may be more appropriate. Furthermore, based on biochemical indicators such as eGFR slope and urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) change rate, integrating TCM symptom evaluation, TCM syndrome evaluation, and quality of life scales can help develop internationally recognized patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) for TCM clinical trials, which will be a key step in enhancing the evaluation system for the effectiveness of TCM in treating DKD.
2.Hygiene status and influencing factors of swimming venues: Based on surveillance data from 2010 to 2024 in Shanghai
Fengchan HAN ; Tian CHEN ; Ting PENG ; Shaofeng SUI ; Weiwei ZHENG ; Ling TONG ; Mingjing XU ; Ming ZHAN ; Yewen SHI
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2025;42(10):1225-1233
Background Swimming is becoming increasingly popular for its combined leisure and fitness benefits. However, polluted swimming pool water may pose various health risks. Previous studies have indicated that health indicators of swimming venues have lower qualification rates compared to other public places, highlighting the urgent need to optimize hygiene management measures. Objective To assess the overall hygiene status and identify the key factors influencing water quality in Shanghai’s swimming venues from 2010 to 2024, and to provide a scientific basis for optimizing water quality management. Methods Water quality was assessed in three stages (2010—2019, 2020—2022, and 2023—2024) based on the monitoring data of Shanghai’s swimming venues (2010—2024). The influences of monitoring stage, region, season, scale, day of week, and per capita attendance on water quality were analyzed using chi-square tests and logistic regression. Results From 2010 to 2024, water quality was monitored in
3.Endovascular therapy combined with laparoscopic surgery for acute mesentery artery occlusion
Keqiang ZHAO ; Peng ZHANG ; Junlai ZHAO ; Tong ZHANG ; Zhanjiang CAO ; Yu YANG ; Chao JIANG ; Rongrong ZHU ; Weiwei WU
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2024;39(3):192-196
Objective:To explore the efficacy and safety of endovascular intervention combined with preoperative laparoscopic exploration in the treatment of patients with acute mesenteric artery ischemia.Methods:This was a prospective cohort study (NCT04686981). The study enrolled 31 patients with acute mesenteric artery ischemia from Oct 1, 2020 to Oct 1, 2022. Among them, 26 patients (84%) were male, with a mean age of (67±13) years and a mean time to onset of (21±8) hours. All patients underwent laparoscopic exploration in the hybrid operating room. If the presence of intestinal necrosis or suspected necrosis was clearly determined, the patient would undergo open surgery (mesenteric artery embolization, intestinal resection and intestinal double stoma) as the treatment by gastrointestinal surgeon. If intestinal necrosis or suspected necrosis was not found by laparoscopy, the patient would undergo endovascular intervention by vascular surgeon. The primary observational endpoints of this study were the proportion of patients who were not dependent on total parenteral nutrition and all-cause mortality within 30 days after operation. The secondary observational endpoints were the rate of mesenteric vascular patency within 30 days and the proportion of interventions that were converted to open surgery.Results:Six patients underwent open surgery and 25 patients underwent endovascular intervention, including 13 cases of thrombus reduction alone, 3 cases of stent implantation during the same period after reduction, and 9 cases of stent implantation alone. Twenty-four patients (77%) were completely weaned from the TPN within 30 days after the procedure, and all-cause mortality was observed in 3 cases (9.7%). The patency rate of the mesenteric artery within 30 days after the procedure was 82.1%. The rate of conversion to open surgery after intervention was 16%.Conclusions:Endovascular intervention combined with preoperative laparoscopic exploration can clarify intestinal ischemia in acute mesenteric patients as early as possible, and individualized treatment strategies for each patient by multidisciplinary care team can potentially improve the prognosis of such patients.
4.Teaching exploration on integrating ideological and political elements into Microbiology and Immunology
Wei DONG ; Wei LIN ; Shujuan TONG ; Junfeng ZHANG ; Xinshuo WANG ; Weiwei ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2024;40(11):2408-2412
"Fostering virtue through education"is the fundamental task of higher medical education.Specialized curriculum is the basic carrier of ideological and political education construction.Microbiology and Immunology is a basic course of medicine,which is closely related to people's health,clinical diagnosis and treatment.Based on the professional knowledge system of the curriculum,teaching team carried out the exploration of ideological and political education in both theoretical and experimental teaching.In order to train socialist medical qualified personnel with both virtue and ability,we integrated ideological and political education into all aspects of teaching and the whole process,such as teachers'teaching ability,curriculum teaching objectives,teaching content,teaching methods,etc.
5.Study on the Diagnosis Model of Phlegm-Dampness Obstruction Syndrome in Patients with Stable Angina Pectoris Due to Coronary Heart Disease Based on Machine Learning
Haoran CHEN ; Tong JIANG ; Yi ZHENG ; Weiwei WANG ; Ying LIU ; Kejun WANG
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;31(12):142-150
Objective To construct a diagnostic model for the phlegm-dampness obstruction syndrome in patients with coronary heart disease stable angina pectoris(CSAP);To provide a reference for clinical syndrome differentiation.Methods Totally 305 patients'clinical data were collected from the Department of Cardiology,Dongying Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine,from May 2022 to January 2024.The least absolute shrinkage and selection operator(LASSO)was used to select features,and multiple models were constructed and compared using machine learning(ML)algorithms.The optimal ML model was selected for training,validation,and testing.Finally,the operational logic of the optimal model was explained using Shapley Additive Explanations(SHAP),and two typical examples were provided to help users understand the model's operational logic.Results LASSO regression identified chest pain,body mass index(BMI),limb heaviness,drinking history,age,triglycerides(TG),total cholesterol(TC),and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C)as features included in the model.After comparing multiple models,the Gaussian Naive Bayes(GNB)model demonstrated the best performance.The final constructed GNB model achieved an average AUC of 0.938(95%CI:0.903-0.972)in the training set,an average AUC of 0.927(95%CI:0.851-0.992)in the validation set,and an AUC of 0.856(95%CI:0.751-0.961)in the test set.The learning curve showed that the error between the training and validation sets in the model converged as the number of training samples increased.The calibration curve showed that the model had good consistency in predicting the probability of observed phlegm-dampness obstruction syndrome patients.The clinical decision curve(DCA)showed that the model could provide clinical benefits for patients at a decision threshold below 0.7.The features ranked by SHAP importance in order were chest pain,BMI,LDL-C,TG,limb heaviness,TC,drinking history and age.Conclusion The diagnostic model for CSAP phlegm-dampness obstruction syndrome constructed in this study can assist physicians in the syndrome differentiation of patients,thereby enabling the formulation of integrated clinical treatment plans combining traditional Chinese and Western medicine,and aiding patients in achieving better clinical therapeutic outcomes.
6.Advances in application of organoids to research on radiotherapy of tumors
Liang CHEN ; Yiyin LIANG ; Weiwei ZHANG ; Jiaojiao TONG ; Huojun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2024;44(6):543-548
Organoids are in vitro-cultured three-dimensional (3D) miniature structures derived from human pluripotent stem cells or adult stem cells from healthy individuals or patients. Compared to traditional two-dimensional (2D) cell lines or animal models, organoids are regarded as more promising high-fidelity models, possessing unique advantages in terms of disease modeling, drug development, the establishment of living biobanks, and the exploration of personalized treatment. Over recent years, the rapid development of organoid technology has brought new hopes for innovating preclinical experimental tumor models and promoting clinical personalized diagnosis and treatment. This review is intended to introduce the development status and latest progress of organoids in the field of radiotherapy for tumors, explore the advantages and limitations of organoid models for cancer, and prospect for its application in the field of radiotherapy.
7.Effect of oral probiotics on intestinal microecology in patients with chronic heart failure
Yunling LI ; Yazhou ZHANG ; Yunfang ZHANG ; Jing TONG ; Weiwei WANG
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2024;28(9):73-77
Objective To investigate the effect of probiotics in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) and its impact on intestinal microecology. Methods A total of 112 patients with CHF were selected as research subjects and randomly divided into study group and control group, with 56 patients in each group. The control group received angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) combined with angiotensin Ⅱ receptor blockers (ARB) for treatment, while the study group received bifidobacterium viable capsules on the basis of treatment in the control group. The levels of myocardial fibrosis markers[type Ⅰ collagen precursor C-propeptide (PⅠCP), type Ⅲ collagen precursor N-propeptide (PⅢNP), PⅠCP/PⅢNP, type Ⅰ collagen carboxyl-terminal peptide (ⅠCTP)], cardiac function indicators[leftventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), left ventricular end-diastolic diameter (LVEDD), left ventricular end-systolic diameter (LVESD), left ventricular end-systolic volume (LVESV)], intestinal flora abundance, plasma trimethylamine oxide (TMAO) levels, and serum tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α) and interleukin-1β(IL-1β) levels were measured in both groups. The therapeutic effects, drug safety, re-hospitalization rate, and mortality rate within 3 months after discharge were observed in both groups. Results The total effective rate in the study group was 71.43 %, which was higher than 51.79 % in the control group (
8.Relationship between middle school students bullying behavior and family environment and education style
HUA Long, LI Ning, CHANG Weiwei, TONG Jiani, ZHOU Mengjie, ZHU Lijun, YAO Yingshui, JIN Yuelong
Chinese Journal of School Health 2023;44(2):233-236
Objective:
To understand the status quo of school bullying among middle school students in Anhui Province and its correlation with family environment and education methods of students related to school bullying, so as to provide corresponding prevention and controlling measures against school bullying.
Methods:
The investigation has been conducted on the occurrence of school bullying among middle school students ranging from junior grade one to senior grade three in Hefei, Wuhu, Fuyang of Anhui Province, during which up to 1 826 students information has been gathered through Questionnaire Atar Platform using the school bullying scale and self designed questionnaire. SPSS 26.0 statistical software has been applied for data analysis.
Results:
The incidence of bullying was 41.40%, and among them, 14.46% were reported to bully others, 39.59% of them were of being bullied, and 12.65% of them were reported of bullying others and being bullied at the same time. Multivariate Logistic regression corrected model showed that quiet relationship with mother ( OR=1.76, 95%CI =1.22-2.53) was a risk factor for the bully, quiet relationship with father( OR=1.89, 95%CI=1.47-2.43 ), reorganized family ( OR=2.28, 95%CI =1.22-4.29) were the risk factors for the bullied, quiet/poor relationship between parents ( OR=1.52, 95%CI=1.06-2.17; OR=3.15, 95%CI =1.79-5.57) was a risk factor for the bully-bullied; Punishment and abuse( OR=1.45, 95%CI=1.10-1.90; OR=1.82, 95%CI=1.48-2.23; OR=1.47, 95%CI = 1.10- 1.96) were risk factors for the above three behaviors( P <0.05).
Conclusion
The incidence of school bullying is influenced by family environment and rearing style. In daily life, parents should be mindful of maintaining a good family relationship, fostering active communication with child, which can reduce the occurrence of school bullying.
9.Modified Wuhutang Alleviates Airway Inflammation and Down-regulates Expression of Muc5AC, STAT3, NF-κB, and NLRP3 in Lung Tissues of RSV-infected Asthmatic Mice
Linlin YU ; Jing WANG ; Ya ZOU ; Weiwei CHENG ; Xiaoping JING
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(19):108-115
ObjectiveTo explore effect of modified Wuhutang on airway inflammation and expression of mucin (Muc) 5AC, signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3), nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB), and NOD-like receptor thermal protein domain associated protein 3 (NLRP3) in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-infected asthmatic mice. MethodSeventy male BALB/c mice of 6-8 weeks old were randomized into normal control (CON), asthma (ovalbumin, OVA), RSV infection-induced asthma (OVA+RSV), high-, medium-, and low-dose (4.08, 2.04, 1.02 g·kg-1·d-1, respectively) modified Wuhutang, and dexamethasone (Dxms, 0.1 g·kg-1d-1) groups (n=10). The model of asthma was established by sensitization and atomization inhalation with OVA. The RSV infection-induced asthma model was established by three consecutive RSV nasal infusions (1.0 × 106 PFU·mL-1, 50 μL). Wuhutang was administrated by gavage, and Dxms by intraperitoneal injection. The CON group was given the same amount of normal saline by gavage. The mice were anesthetized with 2.5% pentobarbital sodium 24 h after the last administration, and then the lung tissue was stained by hematoxylin-eosin (HE) and Van Gieson (VG) for observation of airway inflammation. The immunohistochemical assay was employed to detect the expression of Muc5AC. Western blot was employed to determine the protein levels of phosphorylated (p)-STAT3, STAT3, p-NF-κB, NF-κB, and NLRP3. ResultCompared with the CON group, the OVA group presented airway inflammatory cell infiltration, tissue hyperemia and edema, and collagen fiber deposition. The OVA+RSV group showed severer airway inflammatory cell infiltration and tissue hyperemia and edema than the OVA group. Compared with the OVA+RSV group, modified Wuhutang alleviated the airway inflammatory cell infiltration, tissue hyperemia and edema, and collagen fiber deposition, and the high-dose group had the best performance. Compared with the CON group, the OVA group and the OVA+RSV group showed increased expression level of Muc5AC (P<0.01). Compared with the OVA+RSV group, modified Wuhutang reduced the expression level of Muc5AC, and the reduction was significant in the high-dose group (P<0.05). Compared with the high-dose modified Wuhutang group, Dxms lowered the expression level of Muc5AC (P<0.05). Compared with the CON group, the OVA and OVA+RSV groups showed up-regulated protein levels of p-STAT3, p-NF-κB, and NLRP3 (P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared with the OVA+RSV group, modified Wuhutang down-regulated the protein levels of p-STAT3, p-NF-κB, and NLRP3 (P<0.01). Compared with the high-dose modified Wuhutang group, the Dxms group showed up-regulated levels of p-STAT3, p-NF-κB proteins (P<0.01). ConclusionModified Wuhutang can reduce airway inflammation and down-regulate the expression of Muc5AC, p-STAT3, p-NF-κB, and NLRP3 in RSV-infected asthmatic mice, which suggests that Wuhutang reduces airway inflammation in RSV-infected asthma by regulating the STAT3/NF-κB signaling pathway.
10.The role of mobile phone addiction and anxiety symptoms in the association between childhood psychological abuse and depressive symptoms among college students
Chinese Journal of School Health 2023;44(11):1665-1669
Objective:
To explore the role of mobile phone addiction and anxiety symptoms in the relationship between childhood psychological abuse and depressive symptoms among college students, in order to provide a basis for mental health promotion.
Methods:
From February to May 2023, a stratified random sampling method was used to select 1 799 freshmen to juniors from a university in Wuhu City, Anhui Province. The questionnaire survey was conducted using the 2-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-2), Child Psychological Maltreatment Scale (CPMS), Mobile Phone Addiction Tendency Scale (MPATS), 2-item General Anxiety Disorder (GAD-2). Correlations among each variable were analyzed, and the chain mediating effect of mobile phone addiction and anxiety symptoms was explored.
Results:
The detection rate of depressive symptoms among college students was 9.7%, and the positive detection rate of childhood psychological abuse was 28.6%. Depressive symptoms were positively correlated with childhood psychological abuse, mobile phone addiction and anxiety symptoms ( r =0.28, 0.32, 0.27, P <0.01). Childhood psychological abuse was positively correlated with mobile phone addiction and anxiety symptoms ( r =0.29, 0.71, P <0.01). Mobile phone addiction and anxiety symptoms were positively correlated ( r =0.30, P <0.01). Childhood psychological abuse could effectively predict depressiove symptoms, mobile phone addiction and anxiety symptoms ( β =0.08, 0.06, 0.66, P <0.01). Mobile phone addiction and anxiety symptoms had a chain mediating effect between childhood psychological abuse and depression symptoms, with a total indirect mediating effect (effect=25.27%, P <0.05), accounting for 72.44% of the total effect.
Conclusions
Mobile phone addiction and anxiety symptoms play a chain mediating role between childhood psychological abuse and depressive symptoms. Focusing on childhood psychological abuse, mobile phone addiction and anxiety among college students are beneficial for depression symptoms prevention.


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