1.Exploring the Pathogenesis and Treatment of Adenoidal Hypertrophy in Children Based on the "Kenang (窠囊)" Theory
Yage ZHAO ; Yongbin YAN ; Ying DING ; Liheng CHEN ; Xueqi ZHANG ; Bingqian ZHOU
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(14):1551-1555
By analyzing the connotation of "kenang (窠囊)" and its relationship with adenoid hypertrophy (AH) in children, this paper suggests that kenang plays a significant role in the development process of pediatric AH, from the initial accumulation of phlegm-dampness in the early stage, to the binding of phlegm and stasis in the middle stage, and finally the healthy qi deficiency with phlegm stagnation in the late stage, and may also serve as a key entry point for the diagnosis and treatment. From the perspective of "kenang", and in combination with the core pathogenesis of pediatric AH characterized by lung heat and phlegm stasis, this paper proposes that the key therapeutic principles include clearing heat to resolve phlegm, activating blood to remove stasis, and reducing swelling to dissipate nodules. A staged treatment strategy based on the self-formulated Bizhi Formula (鼻窒方) with modifications is used. In the early stage of the disease, the treatment should be soothing the wind and relieving the exterior, resolving phlegm and dredging the orifices to prevent the initial knot of kenang, for which Bizhi Formula and Cangerzi Powder (苍耳子散) with modifications can be used. In the middle stage, the treatment should be dissolving phlegm and expelling stasis, dispersing knots and unblocking orifices to break down the establishment of kenang, and Bizhi Formula combined with Haizao Yuhu Decoction (海藻玉壶汤) with modifications is suggested. In the late stage, the treatment emphasizes reinforcing healthy qi and consolidating the root, resolving phlegm and dredging collaterals in order to prevent recurrence of kenang, and the suggested prescription is modified Bizhi Formula combined with Shenling Baizhu Powder (参苓白术散).
2.Exploring the Pathogenesis and Treatment of Adenoidal Hypertrophy in Children Based on the "Kenang (窠囊)" Theory
Yage ZHAO ; Yongbin YAN ; Ying DING ; Liheng CHEN ; Xueqi ZHANG ; Bingqian ZHOU
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(14):1551-1555
By analyzing the connotation of "kenang (窠囊)" and its relationship with adenoid hypertrophy (AH) in children, this paper suggests that kenang plays a significant role in the development process of pediatric AH, from the initial accumulation of phlegm-dampness in the early stage, to the binding of phlegm and stasis in the middle stage, and finally the healthy qi deficiency with phlegm stagnation in the late stage, and may also serve as a key entry point for the diagnosis and treatment. From the perspective of "kenang", and in combination with the core pathogenesis of pediatric AH characterized by lung heat and phlegm stasis, this paper proposes that the key therapeutic principles include clearing heat to resolve phlegm, activating blood to remove stasis, and reducing swelling to dissipate nodules. A staged treatment strategy based on the self-formulated Bizhi Formula (鼻窒方) with modifications is used. In the early stage of the disease, the treatment should be soothing the wind and relieving the exterior, resolving phlegm and dredging the orifices to prevent the initial knot of kenang, for which Bizhi Formula and Cangerzi Powder (苍耳子散) with modifications can be used. In the middle stage, the treatment should be dissolving phlegm and expelling stasis, dispersing knots and unblocking orifices to break down the establishment of kenang, and Bizhi Formula combined with Haizao Yuhu Decoction (海藻玉壶汤) with modifications is suggested. In the late stage, the treatment emphasizes reinforcing healthy qi and consolidating the root, resolving phlegm and dredging collaterals in order to prevent recurrence of kenang, and the suggested prescription is modified Bizhi Formula combined with Shenling Baizhu Powder (参苓白术散).
3.Virtual reality in breast cancer patients: a scoping review
Ying GUO ; Fuli ZHAO ; Yaning ZHOU ; Min LIU ; Xueqi TIAN
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2025;31(3):405-410
Objective:To conduct a scope review of relevant studies on the application of virtual reality (VR) technology in breast cancer patients, identifying the basic content of interventions, outcome indicators, and application effects, with the aim of providing a reference for clinical healthcare professionals applying this technology.Methods:Based on the research methodology for scope reviews, a computer search was conducted in Chinese and English databases, including China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Database, VIP, China Biology Medicine disc, PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Embase, with the search period extending to August 31, 2023. A categorical analysis of the included literature was conducted.Results:A total of 15 articles were included, primarily discussing the effects of VR technology on breast cancer patients' physical health, psychological well-being, cognitive function, and quality of life. Intervention frequencies were mainly once or twice daily, or twice weekly, with intervention durations ranging from 10 to 90 minutes and intervention periods from 2 to 12 weeks. VR interventions were found to improve physical function, psychological health, and cognitive function to some extent, increase patient rehabilitation adherence and satisfaction, and improve quality of life.Conclusions:VR technology can be an effective tool to support the treatment of breast cancer patients. However, the design of intervention protocols needs improvement. Future large-sample, multi-center, long-term follow-up randomized controlled trials are needed to verify the application effects of VR technology for breast cancer patients and promote its clinical application.
4.Value of high-frequency ultrasound in the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome in patients with acromegaly
Tianyu ZHAO ; Yifei YU ; Xueqi LI ; Xiaohui QIAO ; Yiming LI ; Hong DING
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2025;34(5):403-409
Objective:To observe the high-frequency ultrasound characteristics of the median nerve(MN)in patients with acromegaly,and to investigate the clinical value of multiparameter quantitative ultrasound for noninvasive assessment of carpal tunnel syndrome(CTS)in acromegalic patients.Methods:A total of 132 acromegalic patients due to pituitary growth hormone tumors in Huashan Hospital during July 2023 to September 2024 including initial patients and postoperative revisions were prospectivly collected. The patients were divided into no neurological symptoms group( n=51)and clinical CTS group( n=81)based on the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire. All patients underwent bilateral MN ultrasonography,the ultrasound parameters included the cross-sectional area(CSA)of MN at the entrance of carpal tunnel,the maximum CSA of MN in carpal tunnel,the maximum and minimum thickness of MN in carpal tunnel,CSA of MN at forearm 1/3,soft tissue thickness at the wrist,CSA of MN at elbow transverse stripe,blood flow signals within the MN at the carpal tunnel,ratio of the CSA(CSA of MN at the entrance of carpal tunnel/ CSA of MN at forearm 1/3),ratio of thickness(maximum / minimum thickness of MN in carpal tunnel). Differences in general information,clinical indicators and ultrasound parameters were analyzed between the two groups. The diagnostic model was established with ultrasound parameters and clinical indicators using univariate and multivariate logistic analyses in a training cohort of 106 patients,to predict CTS within acromegaly. And ROC curve was used to evaluate the efficacy of the model in a test cohort of 26 patients with neurophysiological examination data. Results:Patients in clinical CTS group were older,with longer disease duration,higher levels of growth hormone 25-hydroxyvitamin D 3 and insulin-like growth factor-1 and were more likely to have impaired glucose tolerance relative to the no neurologic symptoms group(all P < 0.05). Comparison between the two groups revealed significant differences in all ultrasound parameters:the CSA at the entrance of the MN carpal tunnel,the 1/3 of the forearm and the elbow were larger than the no neurological symptoms group(all P < 0.001),and the MN thickness ratio was greater observably in the clinical CTS group( P < 0.001). Greater thickness of the soft tissue at wrist and more blood flow signals in MN in carpal tunnel were revealed in clinical CTS group patients( P < 0.001).Combining the results of multifactorial logistic analysis,the multiparametric ultrasound combined with clinical index diagnosing model based on the predicted disease duration,CSA of MN at the entrance of carpal tunnel,MN thickness ratio and soft tissue thickness at the carpal tunnel was established to diagnose CTS combined with acromegaly. The ROC curve was plotted in the test cohort and the area under the curve for this model was 0.894. Conclusions:High-frequency ultrasound is sensitive to observe MN changes in acromegalic patients and the combination of multiparametric ultrasound and clinical index is useful for the non-invasive diagnosis of acromegalic patients with CTS.
5.Virtual reality in breast cancer patients: a scoping review
Ying GUO ; Fuli ZHAO ; Yaning ZHOU ; Min LIU ; Xueqi TIAN
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2025;31(3):405-410
Objective:To conduct a scope review of relevant studies on the application of virtual reality (VR) technology in breast cancer patients, identifying the basic content of interventions, outcome indicators, and application effects, with the aim of providing a reference for clinical healthcare professionals applying this technology.Methods:Based on the research methodology for scope reviews, a computer search was conducted in Chinese and English databases, including China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Database, VIP, China Biology Medicine disc, PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Embase, with the search period extending to August 31, 2023. A categorical analysis of the included literature was conducted.Results:A total of 15 articles were included, primarily discussing the effects of VR technology on breast cancer patients' physical health, psychological well-being, cognitive function, and quality of life. Intervention frequencies were mainly once or twice daily, or twice weekly, with intervention durations ranging from 10 to 90 minutes and intervention periods from 2 to 12 weeks. VR interventions were found to improve physical function, psychological health, and cognitive function to some extent, increase patient rehabilitation adherence and satisfaction, and improve quality of life.Conclusions:VR technology can be an effective tool to support the treatment of breast cancer patients. However, the design of intervention protocols needs improvement. Future large-sample, multi-center, long-term follow-up randomized controlled trials are needed to verify the application effects of VR technology for breast cancer patients and promote its clinical application.
6.Value of high-frequency ultrasound in the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome in patients with acromegaly
Tianyu ZHAO ; Yifei YU ; Xueqi LI ; Xiaohui QIAO ; Yiming LI ; Hong DING
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2025;34(5):403-409
Objective:To observe the high-frequency ultrasound characteristics of the median nerve(MN)in patients with acromegaly,and to investigate the clinical value of multiparameter quantitative ultrasound for noninvasive assessment of carpal tunnel syndrome(CTS)in acromegalic patients.Methods:A total of 132 acromegalic patients due to pituitary growth hormone tumors in Huashan Hospital during July 2023 to September 2024 including initial patients and postoperative revisions were prospectivly collected. The patients were divided into no neurological symptoms group( n=51)and clinical CTS group( n=81)based on the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire. All patients underwent bilateral MN ultrasonography,the ultrasound parameters included the cross-sectional area(CSA)of MN at the entrance of carpal tunnel,the maximum CSA of MN in carpal tunnel,the maximum and minimum thickness of MN in carpal tunnel,CSA of MN at forearm 1/3,soft tissue thickness at the wrist,CSA of MN at elbow transverse stripe,blood flow signals within the MN at the carpal tunnel,ratio of the CSA(CSA of MN at the entrance of carpal tunnel/ CSA of MN at forearm 1/3),ratio of thickness(maximum / minimum thickness of MN in carpal tunnel). Differences in general information,clinical indicators and ultrasound parameters were analyzed between the two groups. The diagnostic model was established with ultrasound parameters and clinical indicators using univariate and multivariate logistic analyses in a training cohort of 106 patients,to predict CTS within acromegaly. And ROC curve was used to evaluate the efficacy of the model in a test cohort of 26 patients with neurophysiological examination data. Results:Patients in clinical CTS group were older,with longer disease duration,higher levels of growth hormone 25-hydroxyvitamin D 3 and insulin-like growth factor-1 and were more likely to have impaired glucose tolerance relative to the no neurologic symptoms group(all P < 0.05). Comparison between the two groups revealed significant differences in all ultrasound parameters:the CSA at the entrance of the MN carpal tunnel,the 1/3 of the forearm and the elbow were larger than the no neurological symptoms group(all P < 0.001),and the MN thickness ratio was greater observably in the clinical CTS group( P < 0.001). Greater thickness of the soft tissue at wrist and more blood flow signals in MN in carpal tunnel were revealed in clinical CTS group patients( P < 0.001).Combining the results of multifactorial logistic analysis,the multiparametric ultrasound combined with clinical index diagnosing model based on the predicted disease duration,CSA of MN at the entrance of carpal tunnel,MN thickness ratio and soft tissue thickness at the carpal tunnel was established to diagnose CTS combined with acromegaly. The ROC curve was plotted in the test cohort and the area under the curve for this model was 0.894. Conclusions:High-frequency ultrasound is sensitive to observe MN changes in acromegalic patients and the combination of multiparametric ultrasound and clinical index is useful for the non-invasive diagnosis of acromegalic patients with CTS.
7.Pathway analysis of self-disclosure to posttraumatic growth in patients after cervical cancer surgery
Min LIU ; Ying GUO ; Yaning ZHOU ; Wenjun ZHANG ; Xueqi TIAN ; Fuli ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2024;40(19):1470-1476
Objective:To investigate the pathway of self-disclosure to posttraumatic growth in patients after cervical cancer surgery, and to provide reference for improving the level of posttraumatic growth in patients.Methods:A convenient sampling method was used to investigate 300 patients with cervical cancer after surgery in Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University from June to November 2022 by using general data questionnaire, Distress Disclosure Index (DDI), Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), the Shortened Chinese Version of the Family Resilience Assessment Scale (FRAS-C) and the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI) in a cross-section study.Results:A total of 290 valid questionnaires were collected, with an effective recovery rate of 96.7%. The patients were aged 23-70(48.13 ± 10.39) years. The scores of self-disclosure, resilience, family resilience and posttraumatic growth were (46.41 ± 9.82), (67.06 ± 14.63), (108.18 ± 11.06) and (58.24 ± 17.86) respectively. The results of pathway analysis showed that self-disclosure could not only directly predict posttraumatic growth, but also indirectly predict posttraumatic growth through the mediating role of resilience and family resilience, and the chain mediating role of resilience and family resilience, respectively. The direct effect of self-disclosure on posttraumatic growth was 0.236(95% CI 0.138-0.335), and the chain mediating effect of family resilience and resilience between self-disclosure and posttraumatic growth was 0.036(95% CI 0.018-0.060). Conclusions:Medical staff should not only consider the direct influence of self-disclosure on posttraumatic growth, but also pay attention to improve the resilience and family flexibility of patients after cervical cancer surgery, so as to promote their posttraumatic growth.
8.Meta-integration of qualitative research on exercise promoting and hindering factors in patients with chronic kidney disease
Xueqi TIAN ; Zhenxiang LI ; Yan KONG ; Qi ZHANG ; Yujie LIU ; Jing LI ; Baosheng ZHAO ; Jing ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2023;39(33):2627-2634
Objective:To systematically evaluate the factors that promote and hinder exercise in patients with chronic kidney disease, and to provide reference for exercise intervention.Methods:The Cochrane Library,Web of Science, PubMed, Embase, CNKI, Wanfang, VIP and China Biomedical Literature Database were searched for qualitative researches on the promoting and hindering factors of exercise in patients with chronic kidney disease.The retrieval period was from the establishment of the database to January 2022. Qualitative Research Authenticity Evaluation Tool (version 2016) from JBI Evidence-Based Health Care Center was used to evaluate the quality of the literatures, and Meta-integration was used to analyze the results.Results:A total of 10 articles were included and 60 results were extracted, which were grouped into 8 new categories and integrated into 2 results:the promoting factors included personal exercise motivation,exercise self-efficacy stimulation,physical and psychological benefits and good social support;the hindering factors included disease and treatment factors,low exercise self-efficacy,fear of exercise risk and weak social support.Conclusions:Exercise of patients with chronic kidney disease is affected by many factors, so we should deeply understand the actual situation of patients,pay attention to the core factors affecting exercise, and improve the health of patients.
9.Application value of preconception expanded carrier screening in Chinese Han population of childbearing age
Li TAN ; Peijuan ZHAO ; Yuefan QI ; Lanlan CHENG ; Guo YU ; Dongmei ZHAO ; Yuxia SONG ; Yungai XIANG ; Xueqi LIANG ; Moran PENG
Chinese Journal of Reproduction and Contraception 2023;43(7):713-717
Objective:To explore the clinical value of preconception expanded carrier screening (PECS) in Chinese Han population of childbearing age.Methods:The gene detection results of infertile couples with PECS in the Reproductive Medicine Center of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from September 2019 to May 2022 were analyzed retrospectively. The carrier rate of pathogenic gene, the detection rate of high-risk couples and the clinical outcome of high-risk couples were counted and analyzed.Results:A total of 1 565 patients received PECS and they were all Chinese Han. A total of 504 patients received the 108 extended monogenic diseases testing, including 420 females and 84 males, the overall carrier rate of the target genes was 30.75% (129/420), and the detection rate of high-risk couples was 1.19% (1/84), the higher carrier rates of the tested genes were MMACHC [2.58% (13/504)], ATP7B [2.38% (12/504)], SLC22A5 [2.18% (11/504)], GALC [1.79% (9/504)], PAH [1.79% (9/504)] and MLC1 [1.19% (6/504)], the rest are less than 1%. There were 555 patients accepted FMR1 gene detection, and 5 patients with FMR1 gene mutation, accounting for 0.90%. Testing for direct relatives of patients with complete mutations, her mother is a pre mutation carrier with a CGG repeat count of 105. A total of 502 patients accepted SMN1 gene testing. Totally 14 femals and 2 males were found to be SMN1 gene carriers in this study, with a carrier rate of 3.19%. Conclusion:The carryier rate of single gene recessive disorder is high in the population. Screening before pregnancy can provide birth health guidance for patients, help them to choose preimplantation genetic testing for monogenic/single gene disorders (PGT-M) and prenatal diagnosis, to avoid the birth of silk children.
10.Application value of preconception expanded carrier screening in Chinese Han population of childbearing age
Li TAN ; Peijuan ZHAO ; Yuefan QI ; Lanlan CHENG ; Guo YU ; Dongmei ZHAO ; Yuxia SONG ; Yungai XIANG ; Xueqi LIANG ; Moran PENG
Chinese Journal of Reproduction and Contraception 2023;43(7):713-717
Objective:To explore the clinical value of preconception expanded carrier screening (PECS) in Chinese Han population of childbearing age.Methods:The gene detection results of infertile couples with PECS in the Reproductive Medicine Center of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from September 2019 to May 2022 were analyzed retrospectively. The carrier rate of pathogenic gene, the detection rate of high-risk couples and the clinical outcome of high-risk couples were counted and analyzed.Results:A total of 1 565 patients received PECS and they were all Chinese Han. A total of 504 patients received the 108 extended monogenic diseases testing, including 420 females and 84 males, the overall carrier rate of the target genes was 30.75% (129/420), and the detection rate of high-risk couples was 1.19% (1/84), the higher carrier rates of the tested genes were MMACHC [2.58% (13/504)], ATP7B [2.38% (12/504)], SLC22A5 [2.18% (11/504)], GALC [1.79% (9/504)], PAH [1.79% (9/504)] and MLC1 [1.19% (6/504)], the rest are less than 1%. There were 555 patients accepted FMR1 gene detection, and 5 patients with FMR1 gene mutation, accounting for 0.90%. Testing for direct relatives of patients with complete mutations, her mother is a pre mutation carrier with a CGG repeat count of 105. A total of 502 patients accepted SMN1 gene testing. Totally 14 femals and 2 males were found to be SMN1 gene carriers in this study, with a carrier rate of 3.19%. Conclusion:The carryier rate of single gene recessive disorder is high in the population. Screening before pregnancy can provide birth health guidance for patients, help them to choose preimplantation genetic testing for monogenic/single gene disorders (PGT-M) and prenatal diagnosis, to avoid the birth of silk children.

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