1.Current Status and Prospects of Research on Traditional Chinese Medicine Prevention and Treatment for Gastric Precancerous Lesions
Haiyan BAI ; Tai ZHANG ; Ping WANG ; Lin LIU ; Weichao XU ; Yaxin TIAN ; Lanshuo HU ; Qian YANG ; Xudong TANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(4):410-415
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), through its multi-target and systematic regulatory effects, has demonstrated unique advantages in the treatment of gastric precancerous lesions (GPL). At present, TCM theoretical research on GPL is mainly reflected in three aspects, the integration of macroscopic syndrome differentiation, the inflammation-carcinoma transformation mechanism, as well as the systematization and scientization of theoretical inheritance from famous TCM practitioners. High-quality evidence-based research findings serve as the foundation for clinical practice guidelines on GPL, and TCM has gained international academic recognition in the field of GPL prevention and treatment. Research on TCM mechanisms has yielded a series of important outcomes in the aspects of signaling pathways, gene expression regulation, cellular epigenetics, histone modification, and intestinal microecology. It is proposed that future research on GPL should focus on four key directions, establishing multi-omics data, exploring targeted intervention strategies on key regulatory nodes, advancing the standardization process of integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine prevention and treatment technologies, and constructing stratified screening and intervention platforms. The in-depth integration of TCM microcosmic mechanism of action with its macroscopic syndrome differentiation and treatment system, coupled with interdisciplinary research, will provide valuable references for the clinical treatment and scientific research of GPL.
2.Chinese Medicine Regulates Nrf2 Signaling Pathway for Treating Hepatic Fibrosis: A Review
Shuxuan QIU ; Lin GUO ; Ruiying WANG ; Xudong MA ; Mingsan MIAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(9):276-283
Hepatic fibrosis (HF) is an abnormal repair process that occurs after chronic liver injury. It is characterized by excessive accumulation of extracellular matrix in the liver, resulting in fibrous tissue hyperplasia, which may further develop into cirrhosis and even liver cancer. Currently, there is a lack of specific anti-HF drugs in clinical practice. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has advantages in the treatment of HF, including multi-component and multi-target interventions with high safety, and can significantly delay the progression of HF. It has therefore become a current research hotspot. Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), as a key transcription factor involved in antioxidant stress, can effectively intervene in the progression of HF by activating the expression of downstream antioxidant enzymes and detoxification genes. This article systematically reviews the mechanisms by which active components of Chinese medicine (such as flavonoids, polysaccharides, and saponins) and TCM compound prescriptions (such as Haobie Yangyin Ruanjian prescription and Biejia Xiaozheng pills) exert anti-fibrotic effects through activation of the Nrf2 signaling pathway, including enhancing antioxidant capacity, inhibiting inflammatory responses, reducing hepatocyte apoptosis, improving mitochondrial function, and inhibiting the ferroptosis pathway. In addition, this article points out the current shortcomings in research based on the Nrf2 signaling pathway and proposes corresponding suggestions to promote related studies. It also provides an important theoretical basis for the development of novel anti-HF Chinese medicine targeting Nrf2.
3.Current Status and Reflections on Key Technologies and Methods for Clinical Research Design and Evaluation of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Spleen and Stomach Diseases
Fang LU ; Ping WANG ; Liqun BIAN ; Lin LYU ; Mengli XIAO ; Tai ZHANG ; Xudong TANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(5):498-503
Clinical trials represent a pivotal stage in the development of pharmaceutical drugs. Nevertheless, given the unique characteristics of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and the diagnostic and treatment principle of syndrome differentiation and treatment in TCM, the clinical evaluation techniques and methods that can comprehensively reflect the characteristics of TCM and are tailored to its specificities are still in need of refinement and innovation. This paper systematically summarizes the key techniques and methods for designing and evaluating the clinical research on the treatment of the spleen and stomach diseases with TCM from three aspects including clinical research design, evaluation, and platform construction, compares domestic and international research landscapes, and proposes for future directions. It is suggested that a multidimensional evaluation system integrating modern medicine and TCM theory should be established, and further innovation is needed in TCM research design and methodologies, leveraging intelligent devices and technologies powered by next-generation information technology to transform clinical data into high-quality TCM evidence. Moreover, standardized and shared platforms for TCM clinical data should be accelerated, so as to provide references for the design, implementation, and evaluation of future clinical research on the treatment of the spleen and stomach diseases with TCM.
4.Syndrome Differentiation and Treatment of Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome:Based on the Theory of "Zi Wu Liu Zhu (子午流注)"
Ting ZHENG ; Kaiyue HUANG ; Jiayan LI ; Fengyun WANG ; Xudong TANG ; Lin LYU
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(16):1728-1733
Based on the theory of Zi Wu Liu Zhu (子午流注, the ebb and flow of midnight and midday) and the clinical characteristics of diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) that its symptoms mainly occur during chou (丑) period (01:00—03:00), mao (卯) period (5:00—7:00), and si (巳) period (9:00—11:00), this paper proposes a temporal pathogenesis chain of "liver constraint during chou period, intestinal stagnation during mao period, and spleen deficiency during si period". Within this chain, liver constraint serves as the initiating factor, and intestinal stagnation manifests as the branch, while spleen deficiency constitutes the root of the disease. Accordingly, a chronotherapeutic principle of "soothing the liver, regulating the intestines, and fortifying the spleen" is proposed, establishing a corresponding time-based syndrome differentiation and treatment system. During chou period, the treatment should focus on soothing the liver to relieve constraint and calming the mind to tranquilize the spirit, thereby blocking the mechanism of liver constraint overacting on the spleen. During mao period, the focus is regulating qi to resolve dampness and harmonizing the intestine to alleviate the branch symptoms of morning abdominal pain and diarrhea. During si period, the suggested method is fortifying the spleen and supplementing qi to drain dampness and stop diarrhea, thereby restoring the pivot of spleen-stomach transportation and transformation. These methods are complemented by strategies to optimize medication compliance, thereby providing a new chronotherapeutic approach for clinical diagnosis and treatment of IBS-D.
5.Expert consensus on selection of competency evaluation indicators for of psychological hotline professionals
Jingning CHEN ; Yongyan DENG ; Bo YANG ; Hong LIANG ; Xudong CHEN ; Yueqin HUANG ; Jingyi WANG ; Cuiling WANG ; Lin HAN ; Zhaorui LIU ; Gang WANG
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2025;39(6):490-495
Objective:To identify competency evaluation indicators for psychological hotline professionals,provi-ding scientific reference for their training and assessment.Methods:Through literature review,initial competency evalua-tion indicators were selected,followed by Delphi consultation with sixteen experts across China.The analytic hierarchy process(AHP)was used to assign weights to each indicators.Results:The response rate of expert consultation question-naire was 100%,and the expert authority coefficients for the two rounds of consultation were 0.92 and 0.90 respective-ly.After two rounds of expert consultation,a competency evaluation index system for professional counselors of psycho-logical aids hotline was constructed,including four first-level indexes,nine second-level indexes,and 34 third-level inde-xes.The weight of each index was determined using the AHP.The Kendall coefficient of concordance of all level's inde-xes in the two rounds of consultation were 0.16-0.18 and 0.16-0.25,respectively.Conclusion:The expert consensus developed in this study serves as an reference for evaluating the competency of psychological hotline professionals,sup-porting their training and assessment.
6.Research on the life stress and hypertension among young couples of childbearing age
Yuan ZHANG ; Ya ZHANG ; Lifang JIANG ; Xudong FU ; Li LIN ; Yuanyuan WANG ; Xu MA
Chinese Journal of Cardiology 2025;53(1):42-48
Objective:To investigate the current status of life stress and hypertension among couples of childbearing age across diverse economic regions in China, and to explore relevant influencing factors.Methods:This study was a cross-sectional study, with subjects from the “Research on the standardized system of comprehensive prevention and control of birth defects based on preconception-prenatal-postnatal whole chain”. From February to May 2021, urban and rural couples of childbearing age (18-49 years old) from Beijing, Henan, and Gansu provinces were enrolled, representing the eastern, central, and western regions of China, respectively. The detection rate, cognition and control of hypertension in the general population, as well as the detection rate of hypertension in different genders and regions were analyzed. Subjects were divided into hypertensive group and non-hypertensive group based on whether their blood pressure was≥140/90 mmHg (1 mmHg=0.133 kPa), and the general clinical data of the two groups were compared. Subjects were also divided into prehypertension and hypertension group and normal blood pressure group based on whether their blood pressure was≥130/80 mmHg, and the general clinical data of the two groups were compared, with subgroup analyses conducted by gender. Multifactorial logistic regression model was applied to identify factors associated with prehypertension and hypertension in both males and females.Results:A total of 1 942 couples of childbearing age, comprising 3 884 individuals, aged (29.8±5.2) years were enrolled, with 1 942 males (50.0%). The overall hypertension detection rate was 6.3% (246/3 884), with a detection rate of 10.5% (203/1 942) in males and 2.2% (43/1 942) in females. The hypertension detection rates in Beijing, Henan, and Gansu were 6.2% (92/1 482), 11.6% (139/1 200), and 1.2% (15/1 202), respectively. The overall detection rate of prehypertension and hypertension was 40.5% (1 574/3 884). Multifactorial logistic regression analysis showed that life pressure factors had no effect on female blood pressure levels ( P>0.05), while a significant or high level of life/work pressure was a risk factor for prehypertension and hypertension in males ( OR=2.30, 95% CI 1.06-4.99, P<0.05). Conclusion:The detection rate of prehypertension and hypertension among young couples of childbearing age in China is high, with poor awareness and control of hypertension. There are sex differences in the relationship between life pressure and blood pressure levels. Comprehensive consideration of individual living environments and mental health factors is crucial in blood pressure management. Measures to reduce life stress and enhance mental resilience should be implemented to address this public health issue.
7.Analysis of clinical features of nasal pleomorphic adenoma
Shengnan ZHANG ; Lin WANG ; Xuehui LI ; Longgang YU ; Xudong YAN ; Junfeng WEN ; Zhaoxia WEI ; Yan JIANG
Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2025;60(1):42-46
Objective:To analyze the clinical features of nasal pleomorphic adenoma and to share clinical insights into its diagnosis and treatment.Methods:This was a case series study. Clinical data of 12 patients with nasal pleomorphic adenoma, confirmed by histopathology, admitted to the Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University from 2014 to 2023, were retrospectively analyzed. This cohort included 3 males and 9 females, aged 12-84 years old. The pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, imaging features, pathological features, treatment methods and prognosis were analyzed.Results:Among the 12 patients with nasal pleomorphic adenoma, the most common symptom was nasal obstruction (8 cases), and the most common site was nasal septum (7 cases). Of the 12 patients, 9 had benign tumors, and 3 had malignant tumors. Postoperative follow-up ranged from 10 months to 9 years. One benign case recurred at 5 years after surgery and was left untreated after recurrence. The remaining 11 cases had shown no recurrence to date.Conclusions:Nasal pleomorphic adenoma is rare in clinical practice, typically occurring in the nasal septum. The primary symptom is nasal obstruction. Diagnosis is primarily based on histopathology, and surgical resection is the primary treatment.
8.Treatment progress of recurrent or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck
Haiying ZHU ; Kun TIAN ; Lin ZHOU ; Xudong WEI
Cancer Research and Clinic 2025;37(2):150-153
With the introduction of new drugs, the treatment model for recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (R/M HNSCC) has changed from systemic chemotherapy to immunotherapy, targeted therapy and multidrug combination. In addition, re-irradiation and salvage surgery have shown good clinical efficacy in patients with local recurrence of light tumor load or organ metastases with local treatment conditions. This article reviews the treatment progress of R/M HNSCC, and emphasizes the individualized and precise treatment based on the patient's past treatment experience, current disease characteristics and immune and genetic status to provide rational recommendations for treatment selection of R/M HNSCC.
9.Analysis of risk factors influencing the effectiveness of conservative treatment for orbital complications of acute sinusitis
Xueyan ZHANG ; Xudong YAN ; Lin WANG ; Huikang LIU ; Yan JIANG
Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2025;60(9):1097-1102
Objective:To identify the risk factors affecting the effectiveness of conservative treatment for acute sinusitis with orbital complications and provide evidence for recognition of high-risk patients.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on 86 patients with acute sinusitis and orbital complications treated at Qingdao University Affiliated Hospital from 2017 to 2024 (61 males, 25 females; median age: 6.5 years). Patients were divided into an ineffective conservative treatment group and an effective conservative treatment group based on the outcomes after 48-72 hours of conservative treatment. Clinical characteristics were collected, and variables were screened using Lasso regression. Multivariate logistic regression was used to analyze the risk factors for poor conservative treatment outcomes, and a nomogram model was constructed to validate its predictive performance.Results:The overall success rate of conservative treatment was 50% (43/86). Multivariate logistic analysis showed that type Ⅲ orbital complications ( OR=0.17, P=0.017) and the presence of bone destruction ( OR=0.29, P=0.046) were independent risk factors for poor conservative treatment outcomes. The area under the ROC curve (AUC) of the combined predictive model was 0.762, with a sensitivity of 76.7% and a specificity of 69.8%. Conclusion:Patients with acute sinusitis and orbital complications, especially those with subperiosteal abscesses (type Ⅲ) and concurrent bone destruction, have a lower effectiveness rate of conservative treatment. These patients should be closely monitored for clinical signs and considered for prompt surgical intervention when necessary.
10.Efficacy of selinexor combined with subcutaneous decitabine in myeloid malignancies refractory to or relapsed after venetoclax therapy
Ruihua MI ; Lin WANG ; Ning HU ; Chao LI ; Lin CHEN ; Yixuan MA ; Xudong WEI
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2025;46(5):473-477
Venetoclax (Ven) is now widely used for both acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) and high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), yet there is no consensus on salvage regimens after Ven failure. This study retrospectively evaluated the efficacy and safety of selinexor combined with subcutaneous decitabine (DAC) in 10 patients with AML or MDS with excess blasts (MDS-EB1/2) who had experienced prior Ven treatment failure. A literature review was also performed. Among the 7 patients with AML, 1 achieved complete remission (CR), 2 achieved CR with incomplete hematologic recovery (CRi), 1 achieved partial remission (PR), 2 had no remission, and 1 experienced disease progression (PD). Among the 3 patients with MDS, 2 achieved marrow CR and 1 had stable disease (SD). The median duration of response among the 6 responding patients was 2 months (range, 0.5-6 months). All 10 patients experienced varying degrees of myelosuppression. Five patients had mild gastrointestinal reactions, all of which were manageable. The overall tolerability was good, and no treatment-related deaths occurred. These findings suggest that selinexor combined with subcutaneous decitabine offers a novel and well-tolerated therapeutic option for patients with myeloid malignancies who have previously failed venetoclax-based therapy.

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