1.Current Status of Stratified Diagnosis and Treatment of Sjögren's Syndrome and Reflections on It
Wenjing LIU ; Xinyao ZHOU ; Quan JIANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(3):244-250
Stratified diagnosis and treatment is a crucial approach in precision medicine, aiming to optimize medical care by grouping patients based on clinical manifestations, biomarkers, and pathological characteristics. Based on clinical stages, symptoms, age, gene expression, and pathology, research on Sjögren's syndrome (SS) has proposed various stratification methods, incorporating both traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Western medicine perspectives. These methods provide essential support for early diagnosis, risk assessment, and personalized treatment. Key strategies include moving SS intervention time forward, to leverage TCM's preventive principles, integrating TCM and Western tools to enhance precision, innovating clinical trial designs, developing multifactorial risk prediction models and digital imaging technologies, and constructing combined prognostic models for personalized follow-up and big data-driven treatment. These insights offer a comprehensive framework for advancing SS precision medicine.
2.China’s participation in schistosomiasis control in Africa: value and practice of the trinity model
Jian HE ; Xinyao WANG ; Yuzheng HUANG ; Juma SALEH ; Ally MAYASSA ; Xiaonong ZHOU ; Kun YANG
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2025;37(1):1-7
As a neglected tropical disease, schistosomiasis remains a major public health challenge in underdeveloped areas, notably Africa. Currently, the national schistosomiasis control programmes in Africa mainly depend on foreign aids; however, conventional international aid models have multiple limitations. To enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of global schistosomiasis control programmes, this article proposes a trinity collaboration model based on international rules, China’s experiences and local needs, which is explained with China aid project of schistosomiasis control in Zanzibar as an example. Based on the successful experiences from the national schistosomiasis control programme in China, this model emphasizes the compliance with World Health Organization guidelines and fully considers local actual needs to promote the effectiveness and sustainability of the schistosomiasis control programme through integrating international resources and promoting China’s experience to meet local needs. The successful practice of the China aid project of schistosomiasis control in Zanzibar provides strong evidence that the model is of great theoretical significance and practical value to improve the efficiency of multilateral collaboration and promote global health governance.
3.Defocusing state and myopia control of single focus, defocus and orthokeratology in myopic children observed by multispectral refraction topography
Xinyao MAO ; Jiang LIN ; Rui WANG ; Shiping ZHOU ; Xuemei FU ; Qiong WANG ; Xuemei ZENG
International Eye Science 2025;25(8):1324-1329
AIM:To observe the defocus state and myopia control in myopic children wearing single-vision, defocus, and orthokeratology lenses using multispectral refraction topography(MRT).METHODS: A total of 279 myopic patients aged 8-14 years old, with a spherical equivalent(SE)from -7.00 to -0.50 D, treated at the Chengdu Aier Eye Hospital from June 2022 to December 2023. Patients who volunteered for the study were assigned to three groups. A total of 94 cases were provided with single-vision spectacle lenses(SVL group), 90 cases received individualized ocular refraction customization(IORC group), and 95 cases received orthokeratology lenses(OK group). Simultaneously, the three groups were further categorized into low(-3.00 to -0.50 D), moderate(-6.00 to -3.25 D), and high myopia(-7.00 to -6.25 D)groups according to different SE. MRT was used to measure and compare the defocus changes of the retina in supperior, inferior, nasal, and temporal quadrants(RDV-S, RDV-I, RDV-N, RDV-T), and three angles of field of view, including 0-15°, 15°-30°, and 30°-45°(RDV-15, RDV-30, RDV-45)in the three groups(the data divide for the connected regions is grouped to the latter group). A one-way analysis of variance was used for intergroup comparisons. Univariate and multivariate linear regression analyses were used to analyze the factors related to changes in the axial length(AL)at 1 a after intervention.RESULTS:There were significant differences in 1-year SE and AL growth among patients in the SVL, IORC, and OK groups before and after intervention(P<0.001). The 1-year SE and the difference of AL growth in patients with low myopia was significantly different among SVL, IORC, and OK groups(P<0.001); however, there was no significant difference between the IORC and OK groups(P>0.05); there were significant differences in the SE and AL growth changes between the OK group and the IORC and SVL groups in moderate myopia(P<0.001); and there were significant differences between the OK group and the IORC and SVL groups in SE and AL growth of high myopia group after wearing lenses for 1 a(P<0.001), while there were no significant differences between the IORC and SVL groups(P>0.05). In addition, there were significant differences in the relative peripheral refractive errors(RPRE)of 4 quadrants and 3 eccentric regions among the three groups of patients in different degrees of myopia groups(P<0.001). Pair-wise comparison of the growth difference of eccentric D-RDV-15 in low myopia group after wearing lenses for 1 a showed significant differences between the SVL, IORC, and OK groups(P<0.001), but no significant differences between the IORC and OK groups(P>0.05). The angle of field of view D-RDV-30 in moderate myopia subgroups was statistically different between the SVL group and the IORC and OK groups after wearing lenses for 1 a(P<0.001), while the IORC and OK groups showed no significant differences(P>0.05); the angle of field of view D-RDV-15 in high myopia subgroups was statistically different between the OK group and the IORC and SVL groups after wearing lenses for 1 a(P<0.001), but there was no significant difference between the IORC and SVL groups(P>0.05). Univariate and multivariate linear regression model analysis showed that the changes in D-TRVD, D-RDV-45, D-RDV-N, and D-RDV-I correlated with the increase in the difference in 1 a AL.CONCLUSION: MRT can be used to guide the clinical control of myopia. Myopia development is related to the peripheral retinal defocus state, and the difference of defocus quantity in the inferior nasal side at 30°-45° eccentricity may be a factor regulating the rapid progression of myopia.
4.Methodological Evaluation of Advantages of Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment of Sjögren's Syndrome
Wenjing LIU ; Shiya WU ; Ruihua LIU ; Xinyao ZHOU ; Juan JIAO ; Ying LIU ; Zeguang LI ; Zhenbin LI ; Huadong ZHANG ; Xiaopo TANG ; Quan JIANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(1):192-197
Screening and evaluating the diseases responding specifically to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) will help to highlight the advantages of TCM treatment, and the evaluation method should be standardized with consideration to the unique characteristics of the diseases. The incidence of Sjögren's Syndrome (SS) is increasing year by year, while the pathogenesis of this disease remains unclear. Modern therapies for this disease include biological agents and immunosuppressants, which generally have unsatisfactory efficacy. The TCM treatment of SS focuses on the harmony of the physical and mental health. The Rheumatology Branch of the China Association of Chinese Medicine organizes experts in TCM, Western medicine, and evidence-based medicine to form working groups. Delphi method and bibliometric method were used for analysis, and SS was selected as a disease responding specifically to TCM. Furthermore, the evaluation system was established for this disease, and the consensus regarding this disease was reached after seminar discussion. This paper summarized the whole process of the evaluation of the advantages of TCM treatment of SS. First, because TCM atomization is widely used in clinical practice and enriches TCM administration methods, this therapy is included after other non-drug therapies were taken as characteristic therapies. Second, the evaluation indicators of therapeutic effect should be determined with consideration to international acceptance and the current research status. Third, the expression method should be accurate, standardized, and objective, highlight the natural advantages of TCM, and avoid arbitrary extension. This paper provides a reference for clinicians to explore other diseases responding specifically to TCM.
5.Comparison of the Quality of Sheep Bile from Different Regions Based on UHPLC-ELSD Fingerprint and Multi-component Content Determination Combined with Antioxidant Activity
Xuxiang ZHOU ; Qianqian ZHU ; Dandan ZHANG ; Xinyao LUO ; Dan LIU ; Min ZHANG ; Xiaochuan YE
Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy 2024;41(8):1066-1074
OBJECTIVE
To establish UHPLC-ELSD fingerprint and multi-component content determination methods, compare the differences in sheep bile from different regions, and conduct antioxidant activity research to provide a basis for the in-depth development and utilization of sheep bile.
METHODS
Used UHPLC-ELSD method to establish 21 batches of bile fingerprints of sheep from different origins and conduct similarity analysis. Measured the content of 6 components, DPPH and ABTS free radical scavenging ability, iron ion reduction ability, and conducted entropy weighted TOPSIS and grey correlation analysis.
RESULTS
A total of 11 common peaks were identified in the fingerprint spectra of 21 batches of sheep bile. Through comparison with the control sample, 6 components were identified, including taurocholic acid(TCA), glycocholic acid(GCA), taurochenodeoxycholic acid(TCDCA), tauroursodeoxycholic acid(TDCA), glycodeoxycholic acid(GDCA), and cholic acid(CA). Except for 4 batches of samples, the similarity of the fingerprint spectra was greater than 0.90. The total content range of 6 components in the freeze-dried powder of 21 batches of sheep bile was 55.34% to 86.08%. The highest content of taurocholic acid ranged from 34.74% to 60.86%, indicating significant differences in the content of the six components in samples from different regions. Sheep bile from different regions had antioxidant activity, and there were also certain differences. The results of entropy weighted TOPSIS analysis using six component contents as variables showed that the top ten scoring groups were S2, S18, S16, S9, S8, S21, S1, S10, S20, and S15, indicating good quality and slightly better bile quality from sheep in the northern region. The grey correlation analysis results between the content of 6 components and 3 antioxidant indicators showed that all 6 components were correlated with each antioxidant indicator, and TCA, TDCA, and TCDCA had the highest correlation, which might be important components for sheep bile to exert antioxidant effects.
CONCLUSION
The use of entropy weighted TOPSIS and grey correlation analysis methods can effectively analyze the quality differences and antioxidant active components of sheep bile from different regions, providing scientific basis for its quality evaluation.
6.A meta-analysis of prevalent characteristics of injury-related behaviors among adolescents based on Chinese literature
Xiaodi BAI ; Yunlan JIANG ; Ting XU ; Siyu LIN ; Heyao XU ; Shulan LIU ; Xinyao ZHOU
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;36(10):969-976
ObjectiveTo conduct a meta-analysis of the prevalent characteristics of the injury-related behaviors among adolescents in China based on Chinese literature, so as to inform the prevention and control of injury-related behaviors of this population. MethodsA cross-sectional study on the prevalent characteristics of adolescent injury-related behaviors was conducted with the data collected from CNKI, VIP, Wanfang Data, CBM, PubMed, and Web of Science. The review included publications from the inception of the databases to November 2023. Meta-analysis was performed with Stata 15.1 software. ResultsA total of 40 articles were included in this study, and the meta-analysis results showed that cycling violation rate was 38% (95%CI: 32%‒43%), walking violation rate was 29% (95%CI: 22%‒36%), rate of unsafe swimming was 13% (95%CI: 11%‒14%), suicidal ideation rate was 13% (95%CI: 12%‒15%) and the prevalence of fighting was 19% (95%CI: 17%‒22%). Subgroup analysis showed that the cycling violation rate was (44%) for boys and 34% (95%CI: 28%‒40%) for girls. Adolescents in Northeast, East, and Southwest of China had the highest rate of cycling violation (44%), of which junior high school students had the highest rate of violation [42% (95%CI: 36%‒49%)]. As for the walking violation rate, male students [29% (95%CI: 21%‒37%)] was higher than that of female students [22% (95%CI: 15%‒30%)]. Adolescents in North of China had the highest rate of walking violation [54% (95%CI: 30%‒76%)], of which vocational school students accounted for 38% (95%CI:21%‒56%) of the total violation. In terms of the detection rate of unsafe swimming, male students [18% (95%CI: 14%‒24%)] was higher than that of female students [8% (95%CI: 6%‒10%)]. Adolescents in Central South China had the highest rate of unsafe swimming [15% (95%CI: 12%‒18%)], of which, vocational school students accounted for the highest [15% (95%CI: 10%‒19%)]. When it comes to the prevalence of suicidal ideation, female students [16% (95%CI: 13%‒19%)] was higher than that of male students [13% (95%CI: 11%‒15%)]. Adolescents in Southwest of China had the highest rate of suicidal ideation [17% (95%CI: 10%‒25%)], of which high school students accounted for the highest [15% (95%CI: 12%‒18%)]. Finally, the detection rate of fights was 30% (95%CI: 26%‒34%) for boys and 11% (95%CI: 10%‒14%) for girls. Adolescents from Southwest of China had the highest rate [29% (95%CI: 24%‒34%)] for fights, and junior high school students accounted for the highest [26% (95%CI: 22%‒31%)]. ConclusionThe prevalence of harmful behaviors among adolescents in China is notably high, with statistical differences across gender, region, and school stages. These behaviors pose a risk to adolescent health, underscoring the need for targeted interventions by health and educational authorities.
7.Technical points of modular operation and standard procedure for three-port anterior mediastinal thymic disease surgery via subxiphoid approach: Experience of Tangdu Hospital
Jipeng ZHANG ; Yongan ZHOU ; Jinbo ZHAO ; Chenghui JIA ; Xinyao XU ; Guangyu XIANG ; Jiahe LI ; Qiang LU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2024;31(12):1735-1742
Surgery is an important treatment for the anterior mediastinal disease. With the rapid development of minimally invasive techniques, complete resection of the lesion in most patients with thymic disease can be achieved through thoracoscopic surgery. Practice has proved that the three-port resection of anterior mediastinal thymus disease via the subxiphoid approach is an ideal surgical method for the treatment of anterior mediastinal thymic tumors at present, which has strong popularization and popularity and can benefit the patients. The procedure focuses primarily on the anterior and upper mediastinum and can thoroughly expose the anatomy of the mediastinum and both sides, with minimal intraoperative bleeding, high safety, minimal trauma and postoperative pain, and a short hospital stay. It has clear advantages over conventional thoracic open-heart surgery and transversal resection. However, the surgical approach and field of view, and intraoperative precautions of this procedure are completely different from those of previous thoracoscopic procedures, and from the subxiphoid single-port approach adopted by other centers. Based on 10 years of surgical experience at our center, a modular mode of surgical operation has been developed and its procedure has been standardized. This paper will share and discuss relevant operational points and experiences.
8.Four Cases of Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor of Lateral Ventricles in Children
Jiaqi FENG ; Xinyao WANG ; Lei BAO ; Wenbin GUAN ; Yabing ZHOU ; Xiaoqiang WANG
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2024;15(3):655-660
Atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor (AT/RT) is a rare malignancy located primarily in infratentorial or subcortical areas with a poor prognosis, and rarely in the lateral ventricle with a very poor prognosis. So far, only 6 cases of AT/RT in lateral ventricle have been reported in China. This article reports the diagnosis and treatment of four children with AT/RT in the lateral ventricle, and discusses the clinical manifestations, differentiation and diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of the disease through literature review, in order to improve clinicians' understanding of the disease and reduce missed diagnosis and misdiagnosis.
9.Study on TCM Syndrome Distribution and Prescription law of Inpatients with Sj?gren Syndrome-interstitial Lung Disease
Zilin GUO ; Xinyao ZHOU ; Xiaopo TANG
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;31(10):164-171
Objective To analyze the TCM syndrome distribution and prescription law of inpatients with Sj?gren syndrome(SS)complicated by lung interstitial disease(ILD)using data mining methods.Methods The clinical data of SS-ILD inpatients who met the screening criteria from January 2010 to December 2021 at Guang'anmen Hospital,China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences were collected.A statistical analysis of TCM syndrome type and basic information,clinical manifestation,tongue and pulse,laboratory examination,TCM prescription and so on was conducted.Results Totally 87 patients were included.There was no significant difference in gender,age,age of onset,disease course or smoking history across patients with distinct syndrome types.Patients with syndrome of combination of dryness and dampness had the highest probability of drinking history(P<0.05).There were substantial differences between syndrome types in the major complaints of xerostomia,joint swelling and pain,chest tightness,cough and joint swelling(P<0.05),but no significant differences in ILD special symptoms,tongue or pulse.The level of urea nitrogen was highest in patients with yin deficiency internal heat syndrome(P<0.05),with no significant difference in other laboratory data.There were 79 prescriptions and 217 kinds of Chinese materia medica in total.High-frequency medications were primarily used to strengthen the spleen and replenish qi,nourish yin and clear heat,nourish blood and promote blood circulation,mainly with neutral property,sweet taste,the main meridians were lung meridians,liver meridians and spleen meridians.The commonly used medicine matched the pathogenesis of deficiency and excess,and the core prescription was a modified combination of Bazhen Decoction and Yangyin Qingfei Decoction.Conclusion The TCM syndrome of SS-ILD is a mixture of deficiency and excess,with qi and yin deficiency as the foundation,turbid phlegm and blood stasis as the superficiality,lung,liver and spleen as the disease's locations.Clinical treatment of replenishing qi and nourishing yin,resolving phlegm,removing blood stasis,and dredging collaterals should be the general guidance.
10.Expert Consensus on Clinical Diseases Responding Specifically to Traditional Chinese Medicine: Sjögren's Syndrome
Jing LUO ; Yuan XU ; Xinyao ZHOU ; Mengtao LI ; Xiujuan HOU ; Hailong WANG ; Hua CHEN ; Qin ZHANG ; Yan GENG ; Jinxia ZHAO ; Yi ZHAO ; Miansong ZHAO ; Jiabo WANG ; Yong WANG ; Xiaoxiao ZHANG ; Qingwen TAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(8):73-79
Sjögren's syndrome (SS), a disorder of immune system, is one of the dominant diseases treated by traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). China Association of Chinese Medicine organized experts in the field of TCM and western medicine rheumatology and pharmacology to discuss the advantages and optimal regimens of TCM for the treatment of SS. The experts generally agreed on the low early diagnosis rate of SS and the lack of targeted therapeutic drugs. In addition, autoimmune abnormality is the key factor in the occurrence of SS and deficiency of both Qi and Yin is the core pathogenesis. SS has unique tongue manifestations, which is expected to allow for the early diagnosis and treatment with integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine. TCM has advantages in treating SS in terms of alleviating clinical symptoms and systemic involvement, individualized treatment, relieving sleep and mood disorders, preventing the occurrence in the early stage, and enhancing the effectiveness and reducing toxicity in the treatment by integrated TCM and western medicine. In general, TCM has advantages in different stages of SS. Internal and external use of TCM, acupuncture, and acupotome are all available options. The optimal regimens should be determined on the basis of pattern identification, stage of disease, and the advantages of TCM. Clinical characteristics and biomarkers of SS should be studied to classify patients, so as to design precision evidence-based TCM regimens for SS. On the basis of unique tongue manifestations of SS, models for early diagnosis and poor prognosis identification of SS should also be established to achieve early prevention and treatment and to improve the prognosis. In the future, we should vigorously carry out high-quality evidence-based medical research on the treatment of SS by TCM and integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine and develop relevant guidelines to optimize and standardize current diagnosis and treatment, thereby laying a basis for clarifying and explaining the advantages of TCM in treating SS.


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