1.Clinical Efficacy of Gandouling Decoction Combined with Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Dysphagia in Wilson Disease with Combined Phlegm and Stasis
Zhihong RAO ; Wenming YANG ; Yue YANG ; Xiang LI ; Peng HUANG ; Yulong YANG ; Ke DIAO ; Shuzhen FANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(15):155-162
ObjectiveTo observe the clinical efficacy of Gandouling decoction combined with neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) in the treatment of dysphagia in Wilson disease (WD) with combined phlegm and stasis. MethodsA total of 80 WD patients with dysphagia due to combined phlegm and stasis treated in the Department of Encephalopathy, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine were randomized into a control group and an observation group, with 40 patients in each group. In addition, 40 healthy volunteers were recruited as the normal group. The control group was treated with basic copper drainage combined with NMES. The observation group was treated with Gandouling Decoction on the basis of the therapy in the control group. Each course of treatment lasted for 8 days, and the patients were treated for a total of 4 courses. All subjects underwent video fluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS) before and after treatment. During the examination, contrast agents with 4 different characters were used for the swallowing action, and the passing time was recorded. The TCM syndrome score, water swallow test score, standard swallowing assessment (SSA) score, and 24-h urinary copper level before and after treatment were analyzed. ResultsWhen performing VFSS, the passing time of contrast agents of different characters in the oral stage was longer in the WD group than in the normal group (P<0.01), while it had no significant difference in the pharyngeal stage. After treatment, the passing time in the oral stage shortened in the control and observation groups (P<0.01), and the observation group outperformed the control group (P<0.01). After treatment, both the control and observation groups showed declines in TCM syndrome score and SSA score (P<0.01) and an increase in water swallow test score (P<0.01), and the changes were more obvious in the observation group than in the control group (P<0.01). In addition, the treatment in the control and observation groups elevated the 24-h urinary copper level (P<0.01), and the elevation in the observation group was more obvious than that in the control group (P<0.01). Neither group showed obvious adverse reaction. ConclusionGandouling decoction combined with NMES can significantly ameliorate dysphagia in WD patients with the syndrome of combined phlegm and stasis regarding the TCM syndrome score, water swallow test score, and SSA score, demonstrating definite clinical efficacy and high safety.
2.Bioinformatics-based identification of a disintegrin and metalloprotease 8 as a potential shared target for inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer
ZHANG Hong1 ; YANG Lanjie2△ ; ZHEN Yuanyuan1 ; HUANG Yihua1 ; XIANG Feng2 ; ZHANG Yongzhen1 ; HAN Junling1
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2025;32(6):611-619
[摘 要] 目的:筛选炎症性肠病(IBD)和结直肠癌(CRC)的潜在共病基因,探讨关键基因去整合素-金属蛋白酶8(ADAM8)与IBD及CRC发生发展的关系及其潜在机制。方法:基于从GEO数据库和TCGA数据库下载IBD及CRC患者的转录组数据及对应临床资料,通过差异分析、预后基因筛选及交集分析鉴定同致共病基因。用多个数据集分析和验证关键基因ADAM8在IBD及CRC中的表达特征及其与临床病理指标的关系。生存分析探究ADAM8在CRC中的预后价值。功能和通路富集分析探究ADAM8影响CRC进展的潜在机制,进一步用肿瘤微环境算法评估ADAM8与肿瘤微环境的关系。用免疫组化(IHC)法检测中国人CRC组织中的表达验证数据库数据。结果: ADAM8为IBD和CRC的潜在关键共病基因。ADAM8在IBD和CRC组织中均呈高表达(均P < 0.01),且其高表达提示疾病病理进展(P < 0.01)。高表达ADAM8的CRC患者总生存期(OS)更短(P < 0.05或P < 0.01)。ADAM8在中国人CRC组中也呈高表达(P < 0.01)。免疫细胞迁移、细胞因子产生及免疫受体相互作用等通路与ADAM8表达密切关联,ADAM8表达与中性粒细胞、巨噬细胞等免疫细胞浸润水平呈正相关(P < 0.01或P < 0.001)。结论:ADAM8在IBD和CRC组织中呈高表达,与患者预后、疾病进展及免疫细胞浸润密切关联,有望成为2种疾病的共同干预靶点。
3.An advanced machine learning method for simultaneous breast cancer risk prediction and risk ranking in Chinese population: A prospective cohort and modeling study
Liyuan LIU ; Yong HE ; Chunyu KAO ; Yeye FAN ; Fu YANG ; Fei WANG ; Lixiang YU ; Fei ZHOU ; Yujuan XIANG ; Shuya HUANG ; Chao ZHENG ; Han CAI ; Heling BAO ; Liwen FANG ; Linhong WANG ; Zengjing CHEN ; Zhigang YU
Chinese Medical Journal 2024;137(17):2084-2091
Background::Breast cancer (BC) risk-stratification tools for Asian women that are highly accurate and can provide improved interpretation ability are lacking. We aimed to develop risk-stratification models to predict long- and short-term BC risk among Chinese women and to simultaneously rank potential non-experimental risk factors.Methods::The Breast Cancer Cohort Study in Chinese Women, a large ongoing prospective dynamic cohort study, includes 122,058 women aged 25-70 years old from the eastern part of China. We developed multiple machine-learning risk prediction models using parametric models (penalized logistic regression, bootstrap, and ensemble learning), which were the short-term ensemble penalized logistic regression (EPLR) risk prediction model and the ensemble penalized long-term (EPLT) risk prediction model to estimate BC risk. The models were assessed based on calibration and discrimination, and following this assessment, they were externally validated in new study participants from 2017 to 2020.Results::The AUC values of the short-term EPLR risk prediction model were 0.800 for the internal validation and 0.751 for the external validation set. For the long-term EPLT risk prediction model, the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve was 0.692 and 0.760 in internal and external validations, respectively. The net reclassification improvement index of the EPLT relative to the Gail and the Han Chinese Breast Cancer Prediction Model (HCBCP) models for external validation was 0.193 and 0.233, respectively, indicating that the EPLT model has higher classification accuracy.Conclusions::We developed the EPLR and EPLT models to screen populations with a high risk of developing BC. These can serve as useful tools to aid in risk-stratified screening and BC prevention.
4.Screw versus Kirschner wire fixation for lateral humeral condyle fractures in children:a meta analysis
Xiang-Yang YU ; Gai-Ge WU ; Hang WANG ; Ling-An HUANG ; Peng-Cui LI ; Xiao-Chun WEI
China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2024;37(4):399-405
Objective To compare screw versus Kirschner wire fixation in the treatment of lateral humeral condyle frac-tures in children.Methods A systematic search was conducted in PubMed,Embase,the Cochrane library,Web of Science,China National Knowledge Internet(CNKI),Wanfang Datebase from in ception to February 2022.Studies comparing screws and Kirschner wire fixation in the treatment of lateral humeral condyle fractures in children were included.Outcome measures included and excluded by a set of inclusion and exclusion criteria and evaluated for their quality,their excellent and good rate of fracture healing,malunion,delayed union or nonunion,infection,limitation of elbow flexion or extension(>10°)were ex-tracted and analyzed using software Rev Man 5.3.Results A total of 9 retrospective studies involving 647 patients were includ-ed,with 255 patients in the screw fixation group(including screw combined with Kirschner wire)and 392 patients in the Kirschner wire fixation group.Meta analysis showed the following:infection rate in the screw group was significantly lower than that in the Kirschner wire group[OR=0.22,95%CI(0.09,0.56),P=0.001].There were no significant differences between the 2 groups in excellent and good rate of fracture healing,malunion rate(P>0.05).Subgroup analysis showed that infection rate in the screw-only group was significantly lower than that in the Kirschner wire group[OR=0.18,95%CI(0.05,0.65),P=0.009].Conclusion For lateral humeral condyle fractures,Screw fixation alone had a lower infection rate than kirschner wire fixation and screw combined with Kirschner wire fixation.There were no significant differences in the excellent and good rate of fracture healing,malunion.In terms of postoperative efficacy and safety of internal fixation,orthopaedic surgeons are more like-ly to recommend screws for fixation of lateral humeral condyle fractures in children.
5.Study on the Experimental Methodology of Plasma Clot Retraction
Yang-Gan LUO ; Zi-Han LU ; Han-Jing LIAO ; Dou-Dou HAO ; Man-Jing HUANG ; Zhi-Xiang ZHU
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2024;32(4):1271-1277
Objective:To explore the key factors affecting plasma clot retraction and optimize the experimental method of plasma clot retraction,in order to study the regulation of platelet function and evaluate the modulatory effects of drugs on plasma clot retraction.Methods:The effects of different concentrations of thrombin,Ca2+and platelets on plasma clot retraction were studied,and the detection system of plasma clot retraction was optimized.The availability of the detection system was then validated by analyzing the regulatory effects of multiple signaling pathway inhibitors on plasma clot retraction.Results:Through the optimization study of multiple factors,platelet rich plasma(PRP)containing 0.5 mmol/L Ca2+and 40 × 109/L platelets was treated with 0.2 U/ml thrombin to perform plasma clot retraction analysis.After treatment with thrombin for 15 min,plasma clot retracted significantly.After treatment with thrombin for 30 min,the percentage of plasma clot retraction was more than 50%.The regulatory effects of multiple signaling pathway inhibitors on plasma clot retraction were studied in this detection system.PKC inhibitor Go 6983 exhibited a significant inhibitory effect on plasma clot retraction,while PI3K inhibitor Ly294002 and p38 MAPK inhibitor SB203580 slightly suppressed plasma clot retraction.Conclusion:PRP containing 0.5 mmol/L Ca2+and 40 × 109/L platelets can be induced with 0.2 U/ml thrombin to conduct plasma clot retraction analysis,which can be used to study the regulation of platelet function and evaluate the modulatory effects of drugs on plasma clot retraction.
6.Validity and reliability of the Chinese version of the Perceived Stressors in Intensive Care Units Scale
Aiping HU ; Jia WANG ; Qimin ZHOU ; Yuanqiu HUANG ; Shuang YANG ; Yuqi SHEN ; Mingfang XIANG
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2024;38(8):686-692
Objective:To translate the perceived stressors in intensive care units Scale into Chinese version,and to validate its validity and reliability and in intensive healthcare professionals.Methods:The Perceived Stressors in Intensive Care Units Scale was translated according to the Brislin translation model.After cultural adjustment,495 ICU healthcare professionals were selected to evaluate the validity and reliability of the scale,and univariate analysis was conducted on the scores of the Scale with different characteristics.Results:The Chinese version of the scale re-tained 40 items,and 6 common factors were extracted after exploratory factor analysis.The cumulative variance contribution rate reached 58.21%.Confirmatory factor analysis showed a basic fit of the model(x2/df=2.85,CFI=0.93,TLI=0.93,RMSEA=0.09).The total Cronbach coefficient of the scale was 0.940 and the split-half relia-bility was 0.87.The retest reliability after 2 weeks was 0.92.The item-level content validity index of the Chinese version of The Perceived Stressors in Intensive Care Units Scale was 0.83~1.00,the scale-level content validity index was 0.93,and the average content validity was 0.98.Comparison of the total scores of scale among ICU healthcare professionals with different occupations,professional titles,marital status and working years showed sta-tistically significant differences(P<0.05).Conclusion:The Chinese version of the Perceived Stressors in Intensive Care Units Scale is proved to be a good instrument with acceptable validity and reliability.
7.Sperm ultrastructure in patients with partial globozoospermia
Hao-Ran LIU ; Liu YANG ; Hui TIAN ; Yuan-Yuan JI ; Xiao-Fang HAN ; Xiang HUANG
National Journal of Andrology 2024;30(10):867-871
Objective:To investigate the morphological and ultrastructural differences between normal and round-headed sperm and the outcomes of assisted reproduction in patients with partial globozoospermia.Methods:We collected clinical information and semen samples from 6 cases of partial globozoospermia confirmed in our hosptials from March 2023 to March 2024,performed Diff-Quik staining of the samples,observed the sperm morphology under the light microscope and transmission electron microscope,compared the ultrastructures between round-headed and normal spermatozoa,and analyzed the clinical outcomes of assisted reproduction in the pa-tients.Results:Under the light microscope,the the round-headed sperm had no acrosomal structure,some with tail abnormalities;while under the transmission electron microscope,they exhibited dissolved plasma membrane,acrosomal absence,small acrosomes,nucleoplasmic granulation,huge central vacuoles,swelling,absence or irregular arrangement of mitochondria in the neck,and disor-ganized or missed 9+2 microtubules in the tail.All the 6 patients underwent intracytoplasmic sperm injection(ICSI),and 1 of them achieved pregnancy.Conclusion:The sperm organelle is morphologically damaged and ultrastructurally abnormal in some patients with partial globozoospermia,which may be a key factor for their infertility,and ICSI can help some of them to achieve fertility.
8.Flavonoids from the leaves of Cinnamomum camphora and their antioxidant activities
Peng-Fei YANG ; Jin-Hong WEI ; Yü-Mei QIAN ; Zheng-Guang SUN ; Wei WU ; Shen HUANG ; Jia-Xiang FEI ; Duo-Bin MAO
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 2024;46(6):1889-1894
AIM To study the flavonoids from the leaves of Cinnamomum camphora(L.)Presl.and their antioxidant activities.METHODS The 95%ethanol extraction from the leaves of C.camphora was isolated and purified by liquid-liquid extraction,macroporous adsorption resin chromatography,HW-40C gel column chromatography,molecular exclusion chromatography and preparative HPLC,then the structures of obtained compounds were identified by physicochemical properties and spectral data.The antioxidant activity was determined by DPPH method.RESULT Ten flavonoids were isolated and identified as(2R,3S)-7-methoxy-5-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-afzelechin(1),quercetin-3-O-sambubioside(2),quercetin-3-O-β-D-apiosyl-(1→2)-β-D-glucoside(3),quercetin-3-O-robibioside(4),kaempferol-3-O-β-D-rutinoside-7-O-β-D-glucoside(5),kaempferol-3-O-α-L-rhamnoside-7-O-β-D-glucoside(6),5,3'-di-O-methyl-epicatechin(7)、cinchonain Ⅱb(8)、quercetin-3,4'-di-O-β-D-glucoside(9)、(-)-epicatechin(10).The IC50 value of compound 8 scavenging DPPH free radical was 4.8 μg/mL.CONCLUSION Compound 1 is a new compound,and compound 2-6 are obtained from Cinnamomum genus for the first time,compound 7-9 are first isolated from this plant.Compound 8 shows good antioxidant activities..
9.Design and application of portable intelligent cleaner for medical lumen instruments
Mei-Hua YU ; Chen-Yang ZHAN ; Li-Yun HE ; Cai-Hong LIU ; Bao-Xiu HUANG ; Yan-Min YAN ; Xiang-Dong HUANG
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2024;45(10):114-117
Objective To design a portable intelligent cleaner for medical lumen instruments to enhance cleaning efficiency.Methods The portable intelligent cleaner had a box-body shape and a shell made of 304 stainless steel,which was composed of a circuit control board,a micro pump,lithium batteries,a charging interface,a rinse tube and connectors.The circuit control board used a STM32G030C8T6 integraged circuit,which was equipped with a countdown digital tube to display the time left for cleaning;the micro pump and lithium batteries were placed at the inner wall of the box bottom,the charging interface and water inlet/outlet inteface were put on the outside of the front wall of the box bottom,the water inlet/outlet interface was connected with a silicon rinse tube linked to an adapter at its distal end,and the adapters with different calibers were compatible with sizes of medical lumen instruments.Totally 9 672 pieces of lumen instruments received by some hospital's disinfection supply center from May to October 2021 were divided into 2 groups with the convenience sampling method,with 4 836 pieces in each group.The odd-numbered instruments were enrolled into a control group and cleaned with an ultrasonic cleaner and a lumen brush,and the even-numbered instruments were included into an experimental group and cleaned conventionally after pretreatment by the intelligent cleaner.The two groups were compared in terms of eaning efficiency and satisfaction.Results Testing by visual inspection,magnifying glass with light source and white stripe method showed that the experimental group behaved better than the control group in the cleaning qualification rate,whose satisfaction rate(100%)was also higher than that of the control group(86.53%),with all the differences being statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion The portable cleaner with easy operation enhances the cleaning quality and efficiency for medical lumen instruments.[Chinese Medical Equipment Journal,2024,45(10):114-117]
10.Sentinel surveillance data of influenza in Hunan Province from 2014 to 2023
Xiao-Lei WANG ; Chao-Yang HUANG ; Qian-Lai SUN ; Zhi-Hong DENG ; Yi-Wei HUANG ; Shan-Lu ZHAO ; Kai-Wei LUO ; Xiang REN ; Sheng-Bao CHEN ; Zhi-Hui DAI
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2024;23(11):1413-1420
Objective To understand the prevalence characteristics of influenza and changes of influenza virus strains,and provide reference for the prevention and control of influenza in the province.Methods Surveillance da-ta about influenza in Hunan Province from 2014 to 2023 were exported from China Influenza Surveillance Informa-tion System.Differences in the percentage of influenza-like illness(ILI)cases(percentage of influenza-like cases[ILI%]in outpatient and emergency department visits)among different years and different populations,as well as the positive rate of influenza virus in ILI specimens were compared.Results From 2014 to 2023,over 2.65 million cases of ILI were reported,with an ILI%of 4.70%.ILI%among different years presented statistically significant differences(P<0.001).People aged 0-14 years old were the main population with ILI,accounting for 82.90%.The positive rate of influenza virus in ILI specimens was 14.14%,the positive rate of influenza virus among diffe-rent years and age groups were both significantly different(both P<0.001).The main prevalent influenza strains from 2014 to 2023 included types A(H1N1),A(H3N2),B(Victoria),and B(Yamagata),alternating among di-fferent years.However,type B(Yamagata)strains were not detected from 2020 to 2023.There were basically two influenza prevalence seasons every year,namely winter-spring and summer.Conclusion People<15 years old are the main population of influenza,and the prevalence peaks are in winter-spring and summer.From 2021 to 2023,the prevalence alternates mainly among 3 types:A(H1N1),A(H3N2),and B(Victoria).

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