1.Syndrome Differentiation and Treatment of Alopecia Areata Based on the Turbid Toxin Theory from the Perspectives of the Liver,Spleen,and Kidney
Jiaqi LI ; Wenzhao HAN ; Qian YANG ; Yuhang LIU ; Yuxin ZHANG ; Nan JIANG ; Weiye LI ; Xiang LIU
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(23):2494-2498
Alopecia areata (AA) is a common hair loss disorder, and the core pathogenesis is the internal gene-ration of turbid toxin caused by qi movement disorder in the liver, spleen, and kidney. Turbid toxin serves as both a pivotal etiological trigger and a pathological driver of disease exacerbation. Clinically, AA can be classified into four principal patterns, including liver constraint with spleen deficiency, internal accumulation of damp-heat, liver-kidney depletion, and qi-blood depletion. Therapeutic strategies prioritize clearing and resolving turbid toxin while regulating the qi movement of the liver, spleen, and kidney. Accordingly, different formulas were applied. Self-formulated Shugan Jianpi Huazhuo Formula (疏肝健脾化浊方) is suggested to drain dampness, resolve turbidity, and unblock qi movement. Self-formulated Sanjiao Fenxiao Jiedu Formula (三焦分消解毒方) can be used to clear heat, drain dampness and resolve toxin. Self-formulated Zishen Yanggan Toudu Decoction (滋肾养肝透毒汤) can clear and vent latent toxins, while Self-formulated Guiqi Shengfa Didu Formula (归芪生发涤毒方) is employed to tonify qi and blood, purge toxins, and regenerate vitality. By differentiating and treating AA based on the functional patterns of the liver, spleen, and kidney, this approach expands the application scope of the turbid toxin theory and provides valuable insights for treatment of AA.
2.Principles, technical specifications, and clinical application of lung watershed topography map 2.0: A thoracic surgery expert consensus (2024 version)
Wenzhao ZHONG ; Fan YANG ; Jian HU ; Fengwei TAN ; Xuening YANG ; Qiang PU ; Wei JIANG ; Deping ZHAO ; Hecheng LI ; Xiaolong YAN ; Lijie TAN ; Junqiang FAN ; Guibin QIAO ; Qiang NIE ; Mingqiang KANG ; Weibing WU ; Hao ZHANG ; Zhigang LI ; Zihao CHEN ; Shugeng GAO ; Yilong WU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2025;32(02):141-152
With the widespread adoption of low-dose CT screening and the extensive application of high-resolution CT, the detection rate of sub-centimeter lung nodules has significantly increased. How to scientifically manage these nodules while avoiding overtreatment and diagnostic delays has become an important clinical issue. Among them, lung nodules with a consolidation tumor ratio less than 0.25, dominated by ground-glass shadows, are particularly worthy of attention. The therapeutic challenge for this group is how to achieve precise and complete resection of nodules during surgery while maximizing the preservation of the patient's lung function. The "watershed topography map" is a new technology based on big data and artificial intelligence algorithms. This method uses Dicom data from conventional dose CT scans, combined with microscopic (22-24 levels) capillary network anatomical watershed features, to generate high-precision simulated natural segmentation planes of lung sub-segments through specific textures and forms. This technology forms fluorescent watershed boundaries on the lung surface, which highly fit the actual lung anatomical structure. By analyzing the adjacent relationship between the nodule and the watershed boundary, real-time, visually accurate positioning of the nodule can be achieved. This innovative technology provides a new solution for the intraoperative positioning and resection of lung nodules. This consensus was led by four major domestic societies, jointly with expert teams in related fields, oriented to clinical practical needs, referring to domestic and foreign guidelines and consensus, and finally formed after multiple rounds of consultation, discussion, and voting. The main content covers the theoretical basis of the "watershed topography map" technology, indications, operation procedures, surgical planning details, and postoperative evaluation standards, aiming to provide scientific guidance and exploration directions for clinical peers who are currently or plan to carry out lung nodule resection using the fluorescent microscope watershed analysis method.
3.Expert consensus on visualized tele-round and quality control management based on the improvement of clinical practice ability
Wanhong YIN ; Xiaoting WANG ; Ran ZHOU ; Dawei LIU ; Yan KANG ; Yaoqing TANG ; Xiaochun MA ; Jianguo LI ; Zhenjie HU ; Haitao ZHANG ; Wei HE ; Lixia LIU ; Wenjin CHEN ; Ran ZHU ; Jun WU ; Hongmin ZHANG ; Lina ZHANG ; Wenzhao CHAI ; Shihong ZHU ; Wangbin XU ; Rongqing SUN ; Xiangyou YU ; Tianjiao SONG ; Ying ZHU ; Hong REN ; Ai SHANMU ; Qing ZHANG ; Wei FANG ; Xiuling SHANG ; Liwen LYU ; Shuhan CAI ; Xin DING ; Heng ZHANG ; Guang FENG ; Lipeng ZHANG ; Bo HU ; Dong ZHANG ; Weidong WU ; Feng SHEN ; Xiaojun YANG ; Zhenguo ZENG ; Qibing HUANG ; Xueying ZENG ; Tongjuan ZOU ; Milin PENG ; Yulong YAO ; Mingming CHEN ; Hui LIAN ; Jingmei WANG ; Yong LI ; Feng QU ; Gang YE ; Rongli YANG ; Xiukai CHEN ; Suwei LI ; Juxiang WANG ; Yangong CHAO
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2025;64(2):101-109
Turning to critical illness is a common stage of various diseases and injuries before death. Patients usually have complex health conditions, while the treatment process involves a wide range of content, along with high requirements for doctor′s professionalism and multi-specialty teamwork, as well as a great demand for time-sensitive treatments. However, this is not matched with critical care professionals and the current state of medical care in China. Telemedicine, which shortens the distance of medical professionals and the gap of disease diagnosis and treatments in various regions through electronic information, can effectively solve the current problem. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop a standardized, high-quality visualization telemedicine round system .Therefore, experts have been organized to search domestic and foreign literature on telemedicine round for critically ill patients and to form this consensus based on clinical experiences so as to further improve the level of critical care treatments in regions.
4.The role of coagulation factor Ⅻ and neutrophil extracellular trap in sepsis complicated with disseminated intravascular coagulation and the research progress of traditional Chinese medicine intervention
Zekun WEI ; Yang LIU ; Zhaokui DENG ; Na ZHANG ; Bolin WANG ; Wenzhao ZHANG ; Cunyang LI ; Li KONG ; Feihu ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Intensive and Critical Care 2025;32(3):373-376
Sepsis is a common critical illness in clinical practice,characterized by rapid progression and high mortality.Its complex pathogenesis remains a major focus and challenge in the field of critical care medicine.Disseminated intravascular coagulation(DIC)is one of the most frequent and severe complications of sepsis,featuring systemic activation of the coagulation cascade and microthrombus formation,significantly increasing the mortality.Coagulation factorⅫ(FⅫ),a serine protease,is considered to have therapeutic potential for thrombosis without impairing normal hemostasis.Study reveal that neutrophil extracellular trap(NET),web-like DNA structures released through a unique process known as NETosis,provide negatively charged scaffolds that promote FⅫ binding and activation,thus triggering the intrinsic coagulation cascade and contributing to a hypercoagulable state.In recent years,increasing attention has been paid to the interaction between NET and FⅫ in sepsis complicated with DIC.These 2 factors play central roles in intravascular thrombus formation and coagulation activation.Beyond their antimicrobial function,NET can aggravate tissue injury and coagulation abnormalities by releasing proinflammatory mediators such as myeloperoxidase(MPO),neutrophil elastase(NE),and reactive oxygen species(ROS).FⅫ activation can further trigger the kallikrein-kinin system(KKS)and activate FⅪ,amplifying inflammation and thrombosis in a vicious cycle.Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM),as a key component of Chinese medical heritage,has demonstrated unique advantages in managing sepsis and its complications.Based on therapeutic principles such as"strengthening healthy qi and eliminating pathogenic factors"and"tonifying qi and activating blood circulation",TCM is believed to regulate immune function and correct coagulation disorders,thereby interfering with the hypercoagulable state mediated by NET and FⅫ,slowing the progression of DIC,and improving clinical outcomes.Several herbs,including Salvia miltiorrhiza,Astragalus membranaceus,Rheum officinale,Ligusticum chuanxiong,and Curcuma longa,have shown anticoagulant,antiplatelet,and anti-inflammatory properties.In addition,compound formulations such as Xuebijing injection and Qingwen Baidu decoction have demonstrated clinical efficacy in improving coagulation parameters,reducing D-dimer levels,and protecting organ function.Although current evidence on the effects of TCM on NET formation and FⅫactivation is still limited,its potential mechanisms and clinical value warrant further investigation.This review summarizes the critical roles and interplay of FⅫand NET in sepsis complicated with DIC and discusses the advances in TCM-based interventions,aiming to provide new perspectives for mechanism-oriented research and integrative therapeutic strategies.
5.The role of coagulation factor Ⅻ and neutrophil extracellular trap in sepsis complicated with disseminated intravascular coagulation and the research progress of traditional Chinese medicine intervention
Zekun WEI ; Yang LIU ; Zhaokui DENG ; Na ZHANG ; Bolin WANG ; Wenzhao ZHANG ; Cunyang LI ; Li KONG ; Feihu ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Intensive and Critical Care 2025;32(3):373-376
Sepsis is a common critical illness in clinical practice,characterized by rapid progression and high mortality.Its complex pathogenesis remains a major focus and challenge in the field of critical care medicine.Disseminated intravascular coagulation(DIC)is one of the most frequent and severe complications of sepsis,featuring systemic activation of the coagulation cascade and microthrombus formation,significantly increasing the mortality.Coagulation factorⅫ(FⅫ),a serine protease,is considered to have therapeutic potential for thrombosis without impairing normal hemostasis.Study reveal that neutrophil extracellular trap(NET),web-like DNA structures released through a unique process known as NETosis,provide negatively charged scaffolds that promote FⅫ binding and activation,thus triggering the intrinsic coagulation cascade and contributing to a hypercoagulable state.In recent years,increasing attention has been paid to the interaction between NET and FⅫ in sepsis complicated with DIC.These 2 factors play central roles in intravascular thrombus formation and coagulation activation.Beyond their antimicrobial function,NET can aggravate tissue injury and coagulation abnormalities by releasing proinflammatory mediators such as myeloperoxidase(MPO),neutrophil elastase(NE),and reactive oxygen species(ROS).FⅫ activation can further trigger the kallikrein-kinin system(KKS)and activate FⅪ,amplifying inflammation and thrombosis in a vicious cycle.Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM),as a key component of Chinese medical heritage,has demonstrated unique advantages in managing sepsis and its complications.Based on therapeutic principles such as"strengthening healthy qi and eliminating pathogenic factors"and"tonifying qi and activating blood circulation",TCM is believed to regulate immune function and correct coagulation disorders,thereby interfering with the hypercoagulable state mediated by NET and FⅫ,slowing the progression of DIC,and improving clinical outcomes.Several herbs,including Salvia miltiorrhiza,Astragalus membranaceus,Rheum officinale,Ligusticum chuanxiong,and Curcuma longa,have shown anticoagulant,antiplatelet,and anti-inflammatory properties.In addition,compound formulations such as Xuebijing injection and Qingwen Baidu decoction have demonstrated clinical efficacy in improving coagulation parameters,reducing D-dimer levels,and protecting organ function.Although current evidence on the effects of TCM on NET formation and FⅫactivation is still limited,its potential mechanisms and clinical value warrant further investigation.This review summarizes the critical roles and interplay of FⅫand NET in sepsis complicated with DIC and discusses the advances in TCM-based interventions,aiming to provide new perspectives for mechanism-oriented research and integrative therapeutic strategies.
6.Expert consensus on visualized tele-round and quality control management based on the improvement of clinical practice ability
Wanhong YIN ; Xiaoting WANG ; Ran ZHOU ; Dawei LIU ; Yan KANG ; Yaoqing TANG ; Xiaochun MA ; Jianguo LI ; Zhenjie HU ; Haitao ZHANG ; Wei HE ; Lixia LIU ; Wenjin CHEN ; Ran ZHU ; Jun WU ; Hongmin ZHANG ; Lina ZHANG ; Wenzhao CHAI ; Shihong ZHU ; Wangbin XU ; Rongqing SUN ; Xiangyou YU ; Tianjiao SONG ; Ying ZHU ; Hong REN ; Ai SHANMU ; Qing ZHANG ; Wei FANG ; Xiuling SHANG ; Liwen LYU ; Shuhan CAI ; Xin DING ; Heng ZHANG ; Guang FENG ; Lipeng ZHANG ; Bo HU ; Dong ZHANG ; Weidong WU ; Feng SHEN ; Xiaojun YANG ; Zhenguo ZENG ; Qibing HUANG ; Xueying ZENG ; Tongjuan ZOU ; Milin PENG ; Yulong YAO ; Mingming CHEN ; Hui LIAN ; Jingmei WANG ; Yong LI ; Feng QU ; Gang YE ; Rongli YANG ; Xiukai CHEN ; Suwei LI ; Juxiang WANG ; Yangong CHAO
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2025;64(2):101-109
Turning to critical illness is a common stage of various diseases and injuries before death. Patients usually have complex health conditions, while the treatment process involves a wide range of content, along with high requirements for doctor′s professionalism and multi-specialty teamwork, as well as a great demand for time-sensitive treatments. However, this is not matched with critical care professionals and the current state of medical care in China. Telemedicine, which shortens the distance of medical professionals and the gap of disease diagnosis and treatments in various regions through electronic information, can effectively solve the current problem. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop a standardized, high-quality visualization telemedicine round system .Therefore, experts have been organized to search domestic and foreign literature on telemedicine round for critically ill patients and to form this consensus based on clinical experiences so as to further improve the level of critical care treatments in regions.
7.2024 Expert Consensus on Hospital Acquired Infection Control Principles in the Department of Critical Care Medicine
Wenzhao CHAI ; Jingjing LIU ; Xiaoting WANG ; Xiaojun MA ; Bo TANG ; Qing ZHANG ; Bin WANG ; Xiaomeng WANG ; Shihong ZHU ; Wenjin CHEN ; Zujun CHEN ; Quanhui YANG ; Rongli YANG ; Xin DING ; Hua ZHAO ; Wei CHENG ; Jun DUNA ; Jingli GAO ; Dawei LIU
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2024;15(3):522-531
Critically ill patients are at high risk for hospital acquired infections, which can significantly increase the mortality rate and treatment costs for these patients. Therefore, in the process of treating the primary disease, strict prevention and control of new hospital infections is an essential component of the treatment for critically ill patients. The treatment of critically ill patients involves multiple steps and requires a concerted effort from various aspects such as theory, management, education, standards, and supervision to achieve effective prevention and control of hospital infections. However, there is currently a lack of unified understanding and standards for hospital infection prevention and control. To address this, in March 2024, a group of experts in critical care medicine, infectious diseases, and hospital infection from China discussed the current situation and issues of hospital infection control in the intensive care unit together. Based on a review of the latest evidence-based medical evidence from both domestic and international sources,
8.Effect and Mechanism of Nongsuo Dangguiwan in Relieving Oxidative Stress in Premature Ovarian Insufficiency Rats Based on Nrf2/HO-1 Signaling Pathway
Jiaqi LUO ; Xiaoli DU ; Dongmei CHEN ; Miao CHEN ; Na HU ; Shasha XING ; Wenzhao LIU ; Ruiying TIAN ; Li YANG ; Jing WANG ; Rui HE ; Huiming MA
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(13):1-9
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect and mechanism of Nongsuo Dangguiwan in improving ovarian oxidative stress in rats with ovarian dysfunction. MethodThirty-six adult female SD rats were randomly divided into normal group, model group, positive drug group (Femoston, 0.3 mg·kg-1), and high-, medium-, and low-dose groups of concentrated Nongsuo Dangguiwan (2.08, 4.16, 8.32 g·kg-1), with six rats in each group. Rats, except for those in the normal group, were injected with 80 mg·kg-1 vinyl cyclohexene dioxide (VCD) per day for 14 consecutive days to induce ovarian dysfunction. From the 15th day, rats were treated with corresponding drugs by gavage, while those in the model group received 2 mL·kg-1 saline, once daily for 28 consecutive days. The ovarian index, levels of related hormones including estradiol (E2), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), and anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) in serum, as well as superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and glutathione (GSH) content in serum were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The malondialdehyde (MDA) content in serum was detected by the thiobarbituric acid (TAB) method. Ovarian morphology was observed by hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining. The expression of nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), SOD2, and SOD1 in ovarian tissues was detected by immunohistochemistry (IHC) and Western blot. ResultCompared with the normal group, the model group showed a significant reduction in growing follicles in the ovary, loose arrangement of granulosa cells in the follicle, decreased body weight, ovarian index, and serum AMH and E2 levels, increased LH and FSH levels (P<0.01), reduced levels of SOD and GSH in serum (P<0.01), and increased MDA level (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the groups with drug intervention showed increased ovarian index (P<0.05, P<0.01), increased serum E2 level (P<0.05, P<0.01), decreased FSH, AMH, and LH levels (P<0.05, P<0.01), increased number of growing follicles in the ovary, potentiated SOD activity in serum, increased GSH content, decreased MDA content (P<0.05, P<0.01), and up-regulated expression levels of Nrf2, HO-1, SOD2, and SOD1 proteins in ovarian tissues (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionNongsuo Dangguiwan can regulate serum hormone levels, increase the expression of Nrf2, HO-1, SOD2, and SOD1 in ovarian tissues, and improve ovarian antioxidant capacity to resist oxidative stress injury, thereby improving ovarian reserve function.
9.Progress in qualitative study on mental health service demand of children and adolescents with adverse childhood experiences.
Ping MAO ; Nannan LONG ; Wenzhao XIE ; Fang YAN ; Yang CHEN ; Lianhua PENG
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2022;47(8):1163-1170
As a global public health problem, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) is an important factor leading to serious psychological and behavioral problems in children and adolescents. Mental health service plan based on mental health service needs is the key to effectively improve the psychological problems of children and adolescents with ACEs. Emotional support, life skills training, mental health education, and individualized psychological intervention can effectively improve the mental health of children and adolescents with ACEs. Among them, emotional support is an important way to help individual reduce psychological and behavioral problems; secondly, life skills training can significantly improve the individual's psychosocial ability; and mental health education is a necessary way to promote the development of individual mental health. Individualized psychological intervention can promote individual to obtain more professional mental health service and improve their psychological symptoms, which is crucial for preventing the occurrence of mental health problems. Future research can develop targeted mental health interventions based on the specific mental health service needs.
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10.Effect of Jianpi Yishen Huazhuo Prescription on Ovarian Function in Rats with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Based on NLRP3 Inflammatory Pathway
Miao CHEN ; Xiaoli DU ; Yahong FENG ; Xiaojing ZHANG ; Jiaqi LUO ; Jing WANG ; Nan NAN ; Wenzhao LIU ; Shasha XING ; Ruiying TIAN ; Li YANG ; Miao SUN ; Rui HE ; Dongmei CHEN ; Huiming MA
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2022;28(20):61-70
ObjectiveTo explore the mechanism of Jianpi Yishen Huazhuo prescription in the improvement of ovarian function in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). MethodSeventy female SD rats in SPF grade were randomly divided into 6 groups, 15 in the blank group and 15 in the model group, 10 in the metformin group (0.1 g·kg-1·d-1), and 10 in the low (1.275 g·kg-1·d-1), medium (2.55 g·kg-1·d-1), and high-dose (5.10 g·kg-1·d-1) Jianpi Yishen Huazhuo prescription groups. The blank group was given normal saline (10 mL·kg-1·d-1) by gavage and ordinary feed, and the other groups were given letrozole (1 mg·kg-1·d-1) by gavage combined with high-fat feed for 21 days to induce the model of PCOS. After modeling, the blank group and model group were given equal volume normal saline by gavage, and each drug group was given the corresponding dose of the drug by gavage for 30 days. The changes in body mass and fasting blood glucose (FPG) of rats before and after modeling were compared. Hematoxylin eosin (HE) staining was used to observe the morphological change in the ovaries of rats in each group. The serum levels of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), testosterone (T), anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH), and estradiol (E2) were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and the LH/FSH ratio was calculated. Immunohistochemical staining (IHC) and Western blot were used to detect the protein expression levels of nucleoside binding oligomerization domain protein like receptor 3 (NALP3), apoptosis-associated speck-like protein (ASC), cysteine protease-1 (Caspase-1), nuclear transcription factor-κB (NF-κB), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-18 (IL-18), and interleukin-6 (IL-6) in the rat ovaries. ResultAs compared with the blank group, large follicles with polycystic expansion were found in the ovaries of the model group, no dominant follicles were found, the granular layer of follicles decreased and arranged loosely, and the number of corpus luteum decreased significantly. Serum T, LH, AMH and LH/FSH increased in the model group (P<0.05, P<0.01), while FSH and E2 decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01). The relative protein expression levels of NALP3, ASC, Caspase-1, NF-κB, IL-1β, IL-18, and IL-6 increased (P<0.05, P<0.01) in the ovaries of the model group. Compared with the model group, the low, medium, and high-dose Jianpi Yishen Huazhuo prescription groups and the metformin group showed growing follicles and corpus luteum at all levels, the number of cystic expanding follicles decreased, the thickness of follicular granular layer increased, the number of follicular fluid increased, mature follicles were visible, and the local morphology of oocytes was complete. Serum T, LH, AMH, and LH/FSH in these groups decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01), while E2 and FSH increased (P<0.05). The relative protein expressions of NALP3, ASC, Caspase-1, NF-κB, IL-1β, IL-18, and IL-6 in the ovaries of these groups decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01). There was no significant difference among the treatment groups. ConclusionBy inhibiting the activation of NLRP3 inflammasome, Jianpi Yishen Huazhuo prescription reduces the release of NALP3, ASC, Caspase-1, NF-κB, IL-18, IL-1β, and IL-6 inflammatory factors in ovarian tissues, regulates endocrine level, and effectively reduces PCOS inflammatory statu, so as to play a role in improving ovarian function.

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