1.Construction of a renal rehabilitation, diagnosis and quality control information platform
Ying SHI ; Xiaomeng SUN ; Jun CHENG ; Di CHEN ; Yifan TIAN ; Yingchun MA ; Xinxin WANG ; Haiyan YE
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2026;32(4):488-496
ObjectiveTo develop a full-process data platform of renal rehabilitation, diagnosis and quality control information. MethodsA hierarchical architectural design was proposed, adhering to clinical pathway models and standardized data protocols. The platform comprehensively covered assessment, intervention, follow-up and quality control for maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients. By integrating multidisciplinary resources and standardizing rehabilitation workflows, it delivered standardized and intelligent rehabilitation services. ResultsThe platform achieved standardized and intelligent management of rehabilitation services, effectively improved the physiological function, psychological state and quality of life convenience for MHD patients, while significantly reduced the economic and care burden on patients' families and society. ConclusionThe rehabilitation service model based on a full-process data platform may provide scientific and systematic support for MHD patients.
2.Interventional Effect of Active Ingredients of Chinese Medicine and Compound Formulas on Epithelial-mesenchymal Transition in Lung Cancer: A Review
Shanshan SONG ; Min JIANG ; Xinxin LIU ; Bozhen HUANG ; Siyi MA ; Guoyu WANG ; Wanqing WANG ; Luyao WANG ; Liang WANG ; Ruiqing BO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(6):336-346
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, and tumor metastasis is a key factor contributing to the mortality of most lung cancer patients. Aberrant activation of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is a major driver of lung cancer progression and metastasis. EMT is characterized by the loss of apical-basal polarity and intercellular adhesion in highly differentiated, polarized, and organized epithelial cells, which acquire motility, migratory potential, and invasive properties. During this process, cells undergo cytoskeletal remodeling and transform into a mesenchymal phenotype, accompanied by associated changes in cellular markers. The EMT process is highly complex and is tightly regulated by intricate networks involving multiple transcription factors, post-translational controls, epigenetic modifications, and non-coding RNAs. Therefore, therapies targeting the mechanisms of malignant transformation and their associated pathways in lung cancer are of significant clinical importance. In recent years, EMT has attracted increasing attention as a potential target for cancer therapy. Chinese medicine, with its characteristics of multi-target action, low side effects, and good therapeutic efficacy, has demonstrated an important role in anticancer treatment. A series of studies have investigated the role of Chinese medicine in inhibiting EMT in lung cancer. Active ingredients of Chinese medicine, including flavonoids, glycosides, phenols, terpenoids, saccharides, and alkaloids, as well as Chinese medicine compound formulas, have shown significant regulatory effects on EMT. Their mechanisms mainly involve multiple pathways, targets, and links, including signaling pathways, exosomes, microRNAs (miRNAs), and the tumor-associated immune microenvironment. This article summarizes the mechanisms by which EMT promotes malignant tumor progression and reviews the current research on how Chinese medicine active ingredients, monomers, and compound formulas inhibit EMT and suppress lung cancer cell migration and invasion. This study is expected to provide comprehensive theoretical information for basic and translational research on lung cancer.
3.Mechanism of Wenyang jieyu granules regulating NLRP3/ASC/Caspase-1 pathway on antidepressant effect in rats
Shuang MENG ; Jie ZHAO ; Xinxin WANG ; Dandan TAN ; Xiaorong ZHOU ; Huimin SUN ; Xiaojuan MA ; Zhenyu FENG
China Pharmacy 2026;37(11):1440-1446
OBJECTIVE To explore the antidepressant mechanism of Wenyang jieyu granules (WYJYG) via the NOD-like receptor thermal protein domain associated protein 3 (NLRP3)/apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing a CARD (ASC)/Caspase-1 pathway. METHODS A rat model of depression was established by chronic unpredictable mild stress combined with single-housing for 42 consecutive days.The experiment set up blank group, model group, MCC950 (NLRP3 inflammasome inhibitor) group (10 mg/kg), fluoxetine group (positive control,2.08 mg/kg),low-dose WYJYG(3.78 g/kg) and high-dose WYJYG group (7.56 g/kg),with 10 rats in each group. From the 22nd day of the experiment, rats in the fluoxetine group, low-dose and high-dose WYJYG groups were intragastrically administered with the corresponding drugs and intraperitoneally injected with an equal volume of normal saline. Rats in the MCC950 group were intraperitoneally injected with MCC950 at the corresponding concentration and intragastrically administered with an equal volume of distilled water. Rats in the blank group and model group were given an equal volume of distilled water by gavage and an equal volume of normal saline by intraperitoneal injection. All interventions were performed once a day for 21 consecutive days. Behavioral tests were conducted once a week. After the last administration, the contents of ASC, ionized calcium binding adaptor molecule 1 (Iba1), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and IL-18 in hippocampal tissues were detected. The protein expressions of NLRP3, cluster of differentiation 68 (CD68), Caspase-1, B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2), and Bcl-2-associated X protein were determined, and neuronal apoptosis was observed. RESULTS After the last administration, compared with the model group, the open-field activity time was significantly prolonged ( P <0.05), and the latency to feed in a novel environment was significantly shortened ( P <0.05) in rats of the high-dose WYJYG group. In hippocampal tissue, the contents of ASC, Iba1, IL-1β, and IL-18, as well as the protein expression levels of NLRP3, Caspase-1, and CD68, and the positive rate of neuronal apoptosis were all significantly decreased/downregulated ( P <0.05). Bcl-2 protein expression was significantly upregulated ( P <0.05), and the density of neuronal apoptosis-positive cells was significantly reduced ( P <0.05). CONCLUSIONS WYJYG play on antidepressant role by inhibiting the NLRP3/ASC/Caspase-1 pathway, reducing microglia-mediated neuroinflammation, and inhibiting hippocampal neurons apoptosis.
4.Analysis and Prediction of Disease Burden of Depression in Old Age in China from 1990 to 2021
Xiaolin BAO ; Hongjuan WEI ; Xinxin BIAN ; Xiumei MA ; Yin GAO ; Yingyan ZHANG ; Wei LIU ; Yuexian MA ; Weixin ZHANG ; Xuewen YANG
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2025;16(2):361-369
Objective To analyze the trends in disease burden and risk factors of depression among the elderly population in China from 1990 to 2021,and to provide a theoretical basis for the prevention,treatment,and policy-making of geriatric depression in China.Methods Data on the disease burden of geriatric depres-sion in China from 1990 to 2021,including the number of incident cases,disability-adjusted life years(DALYs),incidence rate,and DALY rate,were extracted from the 2021 Global Burden of Disease(GBD)database.The Joinpoint regression model was used to analyze the trends by calculating the annual percentage change(APC)and average annual percentage change(AAPC).The autoregressive integrated moving average(ARIMA)model was employed to predict the disease burden of geriatric depression over the next five years.Population attributable fractions(PAFs)were used to describe the risk factors for geriatric depression in China in 1990 and 2021.Results From 1990 to 2021,the number of incident cases and the incidence rate of geri-atric depression in China showed an overall upward trend.The most significant increase in incidence was ob-served in the 60-64 age group,while the prevalence rate increased notably in the ≥ 95 age group.The DALY rate showed the most pronounced upward trend in the 65-69 age group.The incidence,prevalence,and DALY rates of geriatric depression were higher in women than in men.Major risk factors included child-hood sexual abuse and intimate partner violence,with the impact of intimate partner violence being particular-ly significant among women.The ARIMA model predicted that the incidence,prevalence,and DALY rates of geriatric depression in China would decline over the next five years,with a greater decline observed in women than in men.Conclusions From 1990 to 2021,the incidence,prevalence,and DALY rates of geriatric de-pression in China showed an overall upward trend,with higher rates observed in women than in men.Greater attention should be paid to the elderly female population,with a focus on early prevention to reduce the dis-ease burden of geriatric depression.
5.Discussion on the Effects of Hedysarum Polybotrys Polysaccharide on Glucose Metabolism of Small Intestinal Smooth Muscle in Diabetic Gastroparesis Rats with Spleen Qi Deficiency Syndrome Based on AMPK/GLUT4 Signaling Pathway
Wenwen WANG ; Zihui ZHONG ; Shengfang WAN ; Xinxin MA ; Lei ZHANG ; Miao LIU ; Minqi XUN ; Jinyu LI ; Kang FENG
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(8):91-97
Objective To observe the effects of Hedysarum Polybotrys polysaccharide(HPS)on the glucose metabolism of small intestinal smooth muscle in rats with diabetic gastroparesis(DGP)of spleen qi deficiency syndrome;To explore its mechanism based on AMPK/GLUT4 signaling pathway.Methods Totally 72 male Wistar rats were randomly divided into 12 in the blank group and the remaining 60 rats were assigned to the model group.The DGP spleen qi deficiency syndrome model was replicated by intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin+irregular feeding with high-fat and high sugar feed combined with swimming exhaustion method.The model rats were randomly divided into model group,metformin group and HPS high-,medium-and low-dosage groups.The metformin group was given 100 mg/kg metformin hydrochloride by gavage,while the HPS high-,medium-and low-dosage groups were given 200,100 and 50 mg/kg HPS by gavage,respectively.The blank group and model group were given purified water by gavage once a day for 8 consecutive weeks.The gastric emptying rate and small intestine propulsion rate in rats were detected,HE staining was used to observe the smooth muscle morphology of gastric antrum and ileal tissue,immunofluorescence staining was used to detect the expression of glucagon like peptide-1(GLP-1)in ileal tissue,ELISA was used to detect the contents of adiponectin(APN),glucagon(Glu)and insulin(INS)in serum,Western blot was used to detect the protein expressions of glucose transporter(GLUT)4,GLUT1,AMP-activated protein kinase(AMPK)and p-AMPK in ileal tissue.Results Compared with the blank group,the model group rats showed significantly increased random blood glucose,significantly decreased body mass,gastric emptying rate and small intestinal propulsion rate(P<0.01);the edema in the submucosal layer,loose arrangement of connective tissue,infiltration of a small number of lymphocytes,granulocytes and macrophages,reduced number of goblet cells in the ileal tissue,shedding of intestinal villous epithelial cells and widening of the gap between the submucosal layer and the lamina propria;the expression of GLP-1 in ileal tissue was significantly decreased(P<0.05),the contents of serum APN and INS were significantly decreased,and the content of Glu significantly increased(P<0.01),the expressions of GLUT4 and p-AMPK/AMPK proteins in ileal tissue were significantly decreased,while the expression of GLUT1 protein significantly increased(P<0.01).Compared with the model group,rats in metformin group and HPS high-dosage group showed a random decrease in blood glucose,an increase in body mass,gastric emptying rate,and small intestine propulsion rate(P<0.05,P<0.01);a more regular arrangement of gastric antral tissue cells,a reduction of shedding cells and edema,the smooth muscle structure of the ileal tissue was relatively intact,with evenly distributed cells and reduced infiltration of inflammatory cells;the expression of GLP-1 in ileal tissue increased,the contents of serum APN and INS increased,and the content of Glu decreased,the expressions of GLUT4 and p-AMPK/AMPK proteins in ileal tissue increased,while the expression of GLUT1 protein decreased(P<0.05,P<0.01).Conclusion HPS may up-regulate GLUT4 and down-regulate GLUT1 expression through activates AMPK,promotes glucose uptake and utilization by small intestinal smooth muscle,and improves glucose metabolism of DGP rats with spleen qi deficiency syndrome.
6.Construction of Clinical Questions and Outcome Indicators of Clinical Practice Guidelines of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome Based on the Modified Delphi Method
Lixin MA ; Xueping ZHANG ; Xinxin HU ; Qianying WANG ; Zhuotai ZHONG ; Suowei WU ; Lei CHEN ; Weiqi SUN ; Wei CHEN ; Chen YANG ; Wei WEI ; Xiaolan SU
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;32(9):128-134
Objective To explore and construct the clinical questions and outcome indicators of the Clinical Practice Guideline of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome;To provide a basis for the subsequent preparation of this guide to form recommendations.Methods First,by searching the databases of seven major Chinese and English journals,including CNKI,the preliminary list of clinical problems and outcome indicators in the Clinical Practice Guideline of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome were sorted out,and then the clinical questions and outcome indicators that formed the recommendations of the guide were finally determined based on the modified Delphi method in the form of three rounds of online.The first two rounds were conducted in the form of online questionnaires filled out by experts,and the importance ratings of clinical issues and outcome indicators were imported into the SPSS 27.0 software for statistical analysis.The first and second rounds of clinical questions and outcome indicators were rated as the average score≥4,full score frequency≥30%,and the coefficient of variation≤25%,respectively;the inclusion criteria for entering the second round of evaluation were an average score of≥7 and an average score of≤25%.The third round would be further discussed and voted on by experts in an online consensus meeting,with a voting rate of≥80%as the standard to determine the final items to be included in the guidelines.Results A total of 109 questionnaires were distributed nationwide in the first round of inquiry,and 107 were collected;a total of 20 questionnaires were distributed for the second round of expert research,and 20 were collected.The positive coefficients of the first and second rounds of experts were 98.17%and 100%;the Cronbach coefficients of clinical questions were 0.937 and 0.943,respectively;the Cronbach coefficients of the outcome indicators were 0.970 and 0.940,respectively.In the third round,a total of 22 experts participated in the meeting and all voted,resulting in a positive coefficient of 100%and an authority coefficient of 0.88.13 clinical questions and 17 outcome indicators were finally included in Clinical Practice Guideline of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome.Conclusion According to the results of the above three rounds of modified Delphi method,it indicates that the questionnaire survey in the process of formulating the guidelines is highly reliable,which can provide a reliable basis for the writing of this guide,and to provide a reference for the development of acupuncture guidelines in related fields.
7.Development of Medical Equipment Quality Control Indicators Using the Delphi Method
Xinxin HUANG ; Bingzhen ZHANG ; Liping MA
Chinese Hospital Management 2025;45(12):11-13,26
Objective To establish quality control indicators for medical equipment,with the aim of promoting and popularizing quality control for medical equipment,and improving the overall level of quality control for medical equipment.Methods A preliminary framework and content for medical equipment quality control indicators were developed through field research,and expert inquiries were conducted using the Delphi method to ultimately construct medical equipment quality control indicators.Results Two rounds of expert questionnaires were conducted with 41 experts,both achieving 100%response rates.The expert authority coefficients were 0.91 and 0.93,respectively,with all index variation coefficients less than 0.15.Kendall's Wcoefficients of concordance were 0.185 and 0.134(P<0.05).The reliability coefficient of the second-round questionnaire was 0.840,with all l-CVl exceeding 0.8.The universal agreement S-CVl was 0.833,and the average S-CVl was 0.972.Thus,this questionnaire demonstrates good reliability and validity.A set of 12 quality control indicators for medical devices was finally developed.Conclusion The quality control indicators for medical equipment constructed are relatively scientific,objective,reasonable,and operable.The results are highly credible and provide effective references for improving the quality control level of hospital medical equipment.
8.The effect of dynamic instability training on the balance and posture control of persons with chronic ankle instability
Lianjie MA ; Jianming FU ; Yan LI ; Xudong GU ; Ming ZENG ; Xinxin SONG ; Yuhong SHU
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2025;47(8):715-720
Objective:To observe any effect of dynamic instability training on the balance and posture control of persons with chronic ankle instability (CAI).Methods:Thirty persons with CAI were divided at random into a control group and an observation group, each of 15. Both groups received routine rehabilitation interventions (including ankle strength training, kinesio taping, and vibration training), while the observation group additionally underwent 20 minutes of dynamic instability training daily, 5 days a week for 4 consecutive weeks. Before and after the treatment, everyone′s balance was evaluated using the Berg balance scale (BBS) and the star moving balance test (SEBT). Surface electromyography (sEMG) was used to collect electromyograms of the affected peroneus longus, tibialis anterior, rectus femoris and medialis femoris muscles of both groups within 100ms before and after landing in the jump-landing test. The intensity of muscle activation was thus analyzed.Results:After the treatment there was significant improvement in the average BBS scores, anterior medial SEBT, medial SEBT and posterior medial SEBT results of both groups. On average, all three SEBT results [(80.27±4.06)cm, (90.27±4.06)cm and (97.73±3.47)cm respectively] were significantly better in the observation group than in the control group. The standardized integrated electromyographs of the peroneus longus, tibialis anterior, rectus femoris and medialis femoris muscles on the affected sides showed significant improvement compared with before the treatment, but there too the observation group′s results were significantly better than those of the control group.Conclusions:Combining dynamic instability training with conventional rehabilitation can further improve the balance and postural control of persons with chronic ankle instability.
9.Effects of precise airway management strategies on lung function and complications in patients after visceral surgery
Xiaoxiao MA ; Chaohui WANG ; Xinxin JIN ; Shuyong LIANG ; Shunchao YING ; Zhiwei TANG
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2025;47(11):991-997
Objective:To compare the active respiratory circulation technique (ACBT) with the oscillatory positive pressure expiration technique (OPEP) in terms of their ability to improve pulmonary function and minimize complications after cardiac surgery, seeking to define an airway management strategy for such patients.Methods:A total of 101 patients who had undergone cardiac surgery were randomly divided into an ACBT group ( n=50) and an OPEP group ( n=51). On the 1st day after the operation, in addition to conventional medical treatment and early rehabilitation, the subjects were additionally provided with daily 20-minute sessions of ACBT or OPEP training for seven consecutive days. Before the operation, and on the 3rd and 7th day afterward, lung function was assessed using a pulmonary edema imaging assessment system (RALE), computed tomography and pulmonary function indexes. Any complications were also noted. Six-minute walking distance and the Barthel index quantified exercise endurance and ability in the activities of daily living, respectively. Turbidimetry was used to determine the levels of C-reactive protein in the blood. The duration of mechanical ventilation required, ICU stay time, length of postoperative and total hospital stays were also recorded. Results:On day seven after the operation, the average RALE scores of the ACBT and OPEP groups were (12.40±4.37) and (10.20±4.66), respectively—a significant difference. At the same time point, the incidence of atelectasis in the OPEP group was significantly lower than in the ACBT group. The OPEP group′s average maximum inspiratory pressure was a greater percentage of the predicted value, and its average 6-minute walk and BI score were also better. On the 3rd day after the operation, the incidence of lung consolidation in the ACBT group was significantly lower than that in the OPEP group, on average.Conclusions:The curative effect of ACBT is better than that of OPEP in the first few days after such an operation, but after a week OPEP more effectively restores respiratory muscle strength and relieves pulmonary complications. It is recommended to apply these two techniques in stages to optimize postoperative airway management. RALE scoring is an ideal tool for dynamic monitoring of pulmonary complications after cardiac surgery.
10.Effect of carbapenem antibiotics on serum concentration of sodium valproate in older patients with epilepsy
Huijing LIU ; Yinhong LIU ; Di CHEN ; Fang LIU ; Aizhen SHENG ; Xinxin MA
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2025;44(1):46-50
Objective:To analyze the effect of carbapenem antibiotics on the blood concentration of valproate(VPA)in elderly patients with epilepsy, while also exploring the potential drug interactions between carbapenem antibiotics and VPA, as well as possible solutions.Methods:This retrospective study included patients aged 80 years and older who were treated with a combination of VPA and carbapenem antibiotics in the Department of Geriatrics at Beijing Hospital from January 2017 to December 2022, as well as older hospitalized patients with epilepsy.Data collected encompassed patients' demographic information, details related to epilepsy, information on infection medications, changes in VPA blood concentration, clinical management, and clinical outcomes.Results:A total of 12 patients were included in the study.The average age of the participants was 92±7.0 years.The baseline dosage of VPA was 1 000 mg(range: 650 to 1 250 mg), and the baseline VPA serum concentration was 56.59 mg/L(range: 38.00 to 61.73 mg/L)during treatment with carbapenem antibiotics.Nine patients experienced seizure recurrence during the combination therapy, representing 75% of the total cohort.The VPA dosage was increased in 10 patients, with a mean increase of 522 mg(range: 200 to 892 mg), and the duration of this dosage increase was 8 days(range: 7 to 9 days).All patients exhibited a decrease in VPA serum concentration, with the lowest concentration decreasing by an average of 71.9%±15.69%.The VPA serum concentration during carbapenem treatment was significantly lower than both the baseline and post-withdrawal concentrations, measuring 12.30 mg/L(range: 10.49 to 22.47 mg/L)compared to 56.59 mg/L(range: 38.00 to 61.73 mg/L)( Z=-3.059, P=0.002)and 43.74 mg/L(range: 41.48 to 73.14 mg/L)( Z=-2.803, P=0.005). Conclusions:Carbapenems can markedly decrease serum concentrations of VPA and heighten the incidence of seizures in elderly patients with epilepsy.Increasing the dose of VPA may not enhance its serum concentration; therefore, we recommend avoiding the concomitant use of VPA and carbapenems.

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