1.Advances in reno-protective effects of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of hyperuricemia
Xiaoting ZHOU ; Yu DUAN ; Xingyuan LI ; Qin LIU ; Aijun LIU
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice and Service 2026;44(4):167-172
Hyperuricemia (HUA) is a common metabolic disorder characterized by persistently elevated serum uric acid levels, leading to uric acid-related renal injury through complex mechanisms involving inflammation, oxidative stress, and fibrosis. Key traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formulas (e.g., Simiao Powder, Tongfengning) and individual herbal compounds (alkaloids, flavonoids, polysaccharides) with urate-lowering and renal protective properties were systematically summarized, including their mechanisms of regulating uric acid transporters (organic anion transporter 3, urate anion transporter 1, glucose transporter type 9), inhibiting inflammatory responses (via NF-κB signaling), reducing oxidative stress (via mitochondrial pathways and antioxidant enzyme enhancement), and attenuating renal fibrosis (via PI3K/AKT signaling). The challenges of current studies mainly focus on unclear mechanisms of action and insufficient clinical research. Future research may further explore TCM resources, clarify dual-action mechanisms of urate reduction and renal protection, and identify new therapeutic strategies for hyperuricemia-related renal injury.
2.Quantitative analysis of the total payment policy of county medical community based on PMC index model
Xingyuan YU ; Liangwen ZHANG ; Ya FANG
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2025;41(3):165-171
Objective:To evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the total payment policy in China′s county medical community (CMC), and to provide decision-making basis for the high-quality development of CMC and its medical security system.Methods:Official websites of China′s provincial and prefectural governments, the Health Commission and the Medical Security Bureau were searched for policies related to total payment in CMC (issued from May 2019 to December 2023), and 10 representative sample policies were selected based on the balance of the temporal and spatial distribution and the completeness of the content. The policy modeling consistency (PMC) index model was used to quantitatively evaluate the sample policies by identifying primary and secondary variables.Results:The PMC index model variables for the total payment policies in CMC included 10 primary variables such as policy nature, policy timeliness, and policy receptors, and 54 secondary variables such as prediction, recommendation, and regulation. The average PMC index score for the 10 sample policies is 6.86, which was generally at a good level, with five policies each of excellent and good grades. In terms of the primary indicators, the policy nature (0.77), policy receptor (0.82) and policy content (0.73) scored highly, while the policy timeliness (0.35), policy synergy (0.54) and guarantee mechanism (0.53) scored lowly. A comparison of the two policies with the highest and lowest scores revealed that the main reasons for the low scores were the single setting of policy objectives, the lack of dynamic monitoring of key indicators and the inadequacy of guarantee mechanisms such as multisectoral collaboration.Conclusions:China′s total payment policy in CMC was generally better, but it still needed to be strengthened in terms of policy timeliness, policy synergy and guarantee mechanism. It was recommended that local governments can optimize policies by comprehensively considering the timeliness of long-medium-and short-term policies, giving full play to the synergistic effects of medical security policies, and improving the multi-dimensional co-management and guarantee mechanism.
3.Lingual mucosal graft ureteroplasty for long (≥5 cm) proximal ureteral stricture: a multi-institutional 8-year experience
Xingyuan XIAO ; Shuaishuai CHAI ; Jinmin ZENG ; Xincheng GAO ; Kangxiang XU ; Yuancheng ZHOU ; Jianjun FANG ; Qiuxuan YU ; Wang WANG ; Manshun DONG ; Ruoyu LI ; Mingzhe TANG ; Junwei HU ; Gong CHENG ; Yujie XU ; Dongyang ZENG ; Chaoqi LIANG ; Xuejun ZHANG ; Yixiang LIAO ; Bing LI
Chinese Journal of Surgery 2025;63(12):1104-1110
Objective:To evaluate the long-term effectiveness of lingual mucosal graft ureteroplasty (LMGU) for managing long-segment (≥5 cm) ureteral strictures in a multi-institutional cohort of patients.Methods:A multi-center retrospective case series study was conducted on clinical data from 42 patients undergoing LMGU for long-segment ureteral strictures (≥5 cm) across five institutions between February 2017 and June 2024. The cohort comprised 31 males and 11 females, with an age of (43.4±12.0) years (range: 15 to 64 years) and a body mass index of (24.6±2.6) kg/m2 (range: 16.0 to 30.0 kg/m2). Strictures involved the left ureter in 24 cases and right ureter in 18 cases, demonstrating a stricture length of (6.4±1.5) cm (range: 5.0 to 11.5 cm). Surgical interventions included either onlay ureteroplasty or augmented anastomotic ureteroplasty, selected according to intraoperative findings. Intraoperative parameters, postoperative complications, and follow-up outcomes were analyzed.Results:Laparoscopic surgery was performed in 22 cases and robot-assisted surgery in 20 cases. Among the 42 patients, 22 underwent onlay ureteroplasty while 20 received augmented anastomotic ureteroplasty. The graft length was (5.9±1.8) cm (range: 3.0 to 12.0 cm), operative time (191.5±55.6) minutes (range: 105.0 to 350.0 minutes), and intraoperative estimated blood loss (86.7±73.6) ml (range: 10.0 to 400.0 ml). All procedures were successfully completed without conversion to open surgery. The postoperative hospital stay was (7.6±2.0) days (range: 4.0 to 15.0 days), with double-J stent removal at 6 to 8 weeks postoperatively. During a follow-up of (49.1±25.0) months (range: 12.0 to 99.0 months), no stricture recurrence was observed in any patient.Conclusion:LMGU is a safe, feasible, and effective long-term technique for managing long-segment (≥5 cm) ureteral strictures.
4.Multi-center Study on Specific IgE Antibodies to Alternaria Alternata and Aspergillus Fumigatus in Sera of Clinical Allergy Patients in Selected Provinces in China
Chao XU ; Xingyuan ZHU ; Caizhi HUANG ; Hong ZHU ; Shu WANG ; Hongxia YUAN ; Pengfei ZHAO ; Ji YAN ; Jianhua MA ; Chunlei KUANG ; Yanli XIE ; Rongcai WU ; Yu ZHANG ; Sheng LIANG ; Qunying WANG ; Yingsha DUAN ; Yiwu ZHENG
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2025;40(3):13-17
Objective To investigate the prevalence of specific IgE antibodies against Alternaria alternata and Aspergillus fumigatus in serum samples from clinical allergy patients across selected provinces in China.Methods Data on specific IgE antibodies for Alternaria A.and Aspergillus F.were collected from 20 hospital laboratories in 17 cities spanning 11 provinces.The study analyzed the levels of specific IgE and their variations across different provinces and seasons.Results A total of 27 471 cases of Alternaria A.and 32 843 cases of Aspergillus F.specific IgE data were included.The national average positive rate of Alternaria A.IgE was 10.40%,with the highest rate of 22.68%in Jiangsu and the lowest rate of 2.06%in Guangxi.For Aspergillus F.specific IgE,the average positive rate was 4.24%,with Hubei province having the highest rate(7.25%)and Hunan province the lowest(1.23%).The difference in IgE levels for both Alternaria A.and Aspergillus F.among provinces were statistically significant(H=9 955,16 993,all P<0.0001).Among patients,5.85%had Alternaria A.specific IgE levels at grade 3 or above,while only 0.57%had Aspergillus F.specific IgE levels at this level.When examining seasonal variations using data from Liaoning,Hunan and Anhui provinces,significant seasonal changes were observed for both Alternaria A.and Aspergillus F.IgE antibodies(HAlternaria A=347.6,338.0,401.3,HAspergillus F=196.6,133.7,231.7,all P<0.0001).Conclusion The sensitization to Alternaria A.and Aspergillus F.exhibits distinct geographical characteristics and vary significantly with seasons.Given the relatively high IgE levels associated with Alternaria A.,it should be given adequate clinical attention.
5.The application of the perinephric fat covering technique in lingual mucosal graft ureteroplasty: initial experience of seven patients
Shuaishuai CHAI ; Yuancheng ZHOU ; Manshun DONG ; Qiuxuan YU ; Kangxiang XU ; Gong CHENG ; Chaoqi LIANG ; Xingyuan XIAO ; Bing LI
Chinese Journal of Urology 2025;46(7):544-546
There are no reports on the application of perirenal fat covering technique in lingual mucosal graft ureteroplasty(LMGU),and its safety and effectiveness need to be observed. This study retrospectively analyzed clinical data of 7 patients who underwent lingual mucosa ureteroplasty with intraoperative perirenal fat covering technique. The median stricture length was 5.5(range 4.0 to 6.0)cm,operative duration was 170(range 120 to 230)min,estimated blood loss was 92(range 15 to 110)ml. No conversions to open surgery occurred. During a median follow-up of 46(range 8 to 86)months,all procedures achieved clinical success. The application of perirenal fat covering technique in LMGU is safe and effective.
6.Multi-center Study on Specific IgE Antibodies to Alternaria Alternata and Aspergillus Fumigatus in Sera of Clinical Allergy Patients in Selected Provinces in China
Chao XU ; Xingyuan ZHU ; Caizhi HUANG ; Hong ZHU ; Shu WANG ; Hongxia YUAN ; Pengfei ZHAO ; Ji YAN ; Jianhua MA ; Chunlei KUANG ; Yanli XIE ; Rongcai WU ; Yu ZHANG ; Sheng LIANG ; Qunying WANG ; Yingsha DUAN ; Yiwu ZHENG
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2025;40(3):13-17
Objective To investigate the prevalence of specific IgE antibodies against Alternaria alternata and Aspergillus fumigatus in serum samples from clinical allergy patients across selected provinces in China.Methods Data on specific IgE antibodies for Alternaria A.and Aspergillus F.were collected from 20 hospital laboratories in 17 cities spanning 11 provinces.The study analyzed the levels of specific IgE and their variations across different provinces and seasons.Results A total of 27 471 cases of Alternaria A.and 32 843 cases of Aspergillus F.specific IgE data were included.The national average positive rate of Alternaria A.IgE was 10.40%,with the highest rate of 22.68%in Jiangsu and the lowest rate of 2.06%in Guangxi.For Aspergillus F.specific IgE,the average positive rate was 4.24%,with Hubei province having the highest rate(7.25%)and Hunan province the lowest(1.23%).The difference in IgE levels for both Alternaria A.and Aspergillus F.among provinces were statistically significant(H=9 955,16 993,all P<0.0001).Among patients,5.85%had Alternaria A.specific IgE levels at grade 3 or above,while only 0.57%had Aspergillus F.specific IgE levels at this level.When examining seasonal variations using data from Liaoning,Hunan and Anhui provinces,significant seasonal changes were observed for both Alternaria A.and Aspergillus F.IgE antibodies(HAlternaria A=347.6,338.0,401.3,HAspergillus F=196.6,133.7,231.7,all P<0.0001).Conclusion The sensitization to Alternaria A.and Aspergillus F.exhibits distinct geographical characteristics and vary significantly with seasons.Given the relatively high IgE levels associated with Alternaria A.,it should be given adequate clinical attention.
7.The application of the perinephric fat covering technique in lingual mucosal graft ureteroplasty: initial experience of seven patients
Shuaishuai CHAI ; Yuancheng ZHOU ; Manshun DONG ; Qiuxuan YU ; Kangxiang XU ; Gong CHENG ; Chaoqi LIANG ; Xingyuan XIAO ; Bing LI
Chinese Journal of Urology 2025;46(7):544-546
There are no reports on the application of perirenal fat covering technique in lingual mucosal graft ureteroplasty(LMGU),and its safety and effectiveness need to be observed. This study retrospectively analyzed clinical data of 7 patients who underwent lingual mucosa ureteroplasty with intraoperative perirenal fat covering technique. The median stricture length was 5.5(range 4.0 to 6.0)cm,operative duration was 170(range 120 to 230)min,estimated blood loss was 92(range 15 to 110)ml. No conversions to open surgery occurred. During a median follow-up of 46(range 8 to 86)months,all procedures achieved clinical success. The application of perirenal fat covering technique in LMGU is safe and effective.
8.Quantitative analysis of the total payment policy of county medical community based on PMC index model
Xingyuan YU ; Liangwen ZHANG ; Ya FANG
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2025;41(3):165-171
Objective:To evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the total payment policy in China′s county medical community (CMC), and to provide decision-making basis for the high-quality development of CMC and its medical security system.Methods:Official websites of China′s provincial and prefectural governments, the Health Commission and the Medical Security Bureau were searched for policies related to total payment in CMC (issued from May 2019 to December 2023), and 10 representative sample policies were selected based on the balance of the temporal and spatial distribution and the completeness of the content. The policy modeling consistency (PMC) index model was used to quantitatively evaluate the sample policies by identifying primary and secondary variables.Results:The PMC index model variables for the total payment policies in CMC included 10 primary variables such as policy nature, policy timeliness, and policy receptors, and 54 secondary variables such as prediction, recommendation, and regulation. The average PMC index score for the 10 sample policies is 6.86, which was generally at a good level, with five policies each of excellent and good grades. In terms of the primary indicators, the policy nature (0.77), policy receptor (0.82) and policy content (0.73) scored highly, while the policy timeliness (0.35), policy synergy (0.54) and guarantee mechanism (0.53) scored lowly. A comparison of the two policies with the highest and lowest scores revealed that the main reasons for the low scores were the single setting of policy objectives, the lack of dynamic monitoring of key indicators and the inadequacy of guarantee mechanisms such as multisectoral collaboration.Conclusions:China′s total payment policy in CMC was generally better, but it still needed to be strengthened in terms of policy timeliness, policy synergy and guarantee mechanism. It was recommended that local governments can optimize policies by comprehensively considering the timeliness of long-medium-and short-term policies, giving full play to the synergistic effects of medical security policies, and improving the multi-dimensional co-management and guarantee mechanism.
9.Lingual mucosal graft ureteroplasty for long (≥5 cm) proximal ureteral stricture: a multi-institutional 8-year experience
Xingyuan XIAO ; Shuaishuai CHAI ; Jinmin ZENG ; Xincheng GAO ; Kangxiang XU ; Yuancheng ZHOU ; Jianjun FANG ; Qiuxuan YU ; Wang WANG ; Manshun DONG ; Ruoyu LI ; Mingzhe TANG ; Junwei HU ; Gong CHENG ; Yujie XU ; Dongyang ZENG ; Chaoqi LIANG ; Xuejun ZHANG ; Yixiang LIAO ; Bing LI
Chinese Journal of Surgery 2025;63(12):1104-1110
Objective:To evaluate the long-term effectiveness of lingual mucosal graft ureteroplasty (LMGU) for managing long-segment (≥5 cm) ureteral strictures in a multi-institutional cohort of patients.Methods:A multi-center retrospective case series study was conducted on clinical data from 42 patients undergoing LMGU for long-segment ureteral strictures (≥5 cm) across five institutions between February 2017 and June 2024. The cohort comprised 31 males and 11 females, with an age of (43.4±12.0) years (range: 15 to 64 years) and a body mass index of (24.6±2.6) kg/m2 (range: 16.0 to 30.0 kg/m2). Strictures involved the left ureter in 24 cases and right ureter in 18 cases, demonstrating a stricture length of (6.4±1.5) cm (range: 5.0 to 11.5 cm). Surgical interventions included either onlay ureteroplasty or augmented anastomotic ureteroplasty, selected according to intraoperative findings. Intraoperative parameters, postoperative complications, and follow-up outcomes were analyzed.Results:Laparoscopic surgery was performed in 22 cases and robot-assisted surgery in 20 cases. Among the 42 patients, 22 underwent onlay ureteroplasty while 20 received augmented anastomotic ureteroplasty. The graft length was (5.9±1.8) cm (range: 3.0 to 12.0 cm), operative time (191.5±55.6) minutes (range: 105.0 to 350.0 minutes), and intraoperative estimated blood loss (86.7±73.6) ml (range: 10.0 to 400.0 ml). All procedures were successfully completed without conversion to open surgery. The postoperative hospital stay was (7.6±2.0) days (range: 4.0 to 15.0 days), with double-J stent removal at 6 to 8 weeks postoperatively. During a follow-up of (49.1±25.0) months (range: 12.0 to 99.0 months), no stricture recurrence was observed in any patient.Conclusion:LMGU is a safe, feasible, and effective long-term technique for managing long-segment (≥5 cm) ureteral strictures.
10.Effectiveness of TCM Health Management for Myocardial Infarction based on Tertiary Management System: A Single-arm Cohort Study of 255 Patients
Hongxin GUO ; Mingjun ZHU ; Rui YU ; Xingyuan LI ; Guangcao PENG ; Xinlu WANG ; Jianru WANG ; Bin LI ; Qifei ZHAO ; Yongxia WANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(8):821-829
ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy of TCM health management based on tertiary management system for patients with myocardial infarction (MI). MethodsA total of 277 patients with non-acute MI were enrolled and given comprehensive TCM health management strategies including health education, lifestyle adjustment, risk factors control, medication and TCM appropriate techniques management through a tertiary management system with "the patient as the core, village/community physicians as the main executive body, and tertiary TCM hospital specialists as the leading body", for a period of 12 months by using a prospective single-arm cohort study. Through patient reporting and medical records surveys, various indicators before and after 12-month management were collected and compared. The primary efficacy indicators were readmission rate and recurrent exacerbation rate, and the secondary efficacy indicators included disease awareness-related indicators, lifestyle behavior-related indicators, cardiovascular risk factor-related indicators and Canadian cardiovascular society (CCS) cardiac function classification. ResultsA total of 255 patients completed the study and were included in the final analysis. The recurrent exacerbation and readmission rates of patients after management were 23.14% (59 cases) and 20.25% (49 cases), respectively, significantly lower than 36.08% (92 cases) and 53.72% (130 cases) before management (P<0.05). Except for knowledge on diabetes diagnostic criteria with no significant difference before and after management (P>0.05), awareness of other knowledge with regard to the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases were improved after management (P<0.01), as well as the total score (P<0.01). In terms of daily life behaviors, the rates of salty diet, sweet diet and greasy diet were significantly lower than baseline, while the rate of moderate exercise was significantly higher (P<0.05 or P<0.01); the rates of ongoing smoking and vigorous exercise were not significantly changed (P>0.05). For cardiovascular risk factors, patients' total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, triglycerides, fasting glucose, total depression assessment scale score, and total anxiety assessment scale score were significantly reduced after management (P<0.01). Systolic blood pressure and body mass index (BMI) were both higher after management (P<0.05 or P<0.01), and there was no statistically significant difference in diastolic blood pressure (P>0.05). In terms of the cardiovascular disease risk factors reaching the standard levels, the rate of LDL cholesterol <1.8 mmol/L significantly increased (P<0.01), while the rate of BMI <24 kg/m2 and the rate of systolic blood pressure <140 mmHg both decreased significantly (P<0.05 or P<0.01) from baseline; the diastolic blood pressure and rate of fasting glucose <7.0 mmol/L were not significantly changed (P>0.05). The patients' CCS cardiac function classification was significantly reduced (P<0.05). ConclusionTCM health management based on the tertiary management system can enhance MI patients' awareness of the disease, change poor lifestyle habits, reduce risk factors such as blood lipids and blood glucose, improve anxiety and depression, increase activity tolerance, and reduce their recurrence exacerbation and readmission rates, which is worthy of clinical promotion.

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