1.Influence evaluation of pharmaceutical quality control on medication therapy management services by the ECHO model
Kun LIU ; Huanhuan JIANG ; Yushuang LI ; Yan HUANG ; Qianying ZHANG ; Dong CHEN ; Xiulin GU ; Jinhui FENG ; Zijian WANG ; Yunfei CHEN ; Yajuan QI ; Yanlei GE ; Aishuang FU
China Pharmacy 2025;36(9):1123-1128
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the influence of pharmaceutical quality control on the efficiency and outcomes of standardized medication therapy management (MTM) services for patients with coronary heart disease by using Economic, Clinical and Humanistic Outcomes (ECHO) model. METHODS This study collected case data of coronary heart disease patients who received MTM services during January-March 2023 (pre-quality control implementation group, n=96) and June-August 2023 (post-quality control implementation group, n=164). Using propensity score matching analysis, 80 patients were selected from each group. The study subsequently compared the economic, clinical, and humanistic outcome indicators of pharmaceutical services between the two matched groups. RESULTS There were no statistically significant differences in baseline data between the two groups after matching (P>0.05). Compared with pre-quality control implementation group, the daily treatment cost (16.26 yuan vs. 24.40 yuan, P<0.001), cost-effectiveness ratio [23.12 yuan/quality-adjusted life year (QALY) vs. 32.32 yuan/QALY, P<0.001], and the incidence of general adverse drug reactions (2.50% vs. 10.00%, P=0.049) of post-quality control implementation group were decreased significantly; the utility value of the EuroQol Five-Dimensional Questionnaire (0.74± 0.06 vs. 0.71±0.07, P=0.003), the reduction in the number of medication related problems (1.0 vs. 0.5, P<0.001), the medication adherence score ([ 6.32±0.48) points vs. (6.10±0.37) points, P=0.001], and the satisfaction score ([ 92.56±1.52) points vs. (91.95±1.56) points, P=0.013] all showed significant improvements. Neither group experienced serious adverse drug reactions. There was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of new adverse reactions between the two groups (1.25% vs. 3.75%, P=0.310). CONCLUSIONS Pharmaceutical quality control can improve the quality of pharmaceutical care, and the ECHO model can quantitatively evaluate the effect of MTM services, making pharmaceutical care better priced and more adaptable to social needs, thus being worthy of promotion.
2.Genomic Analysis of Cellular Senescence and Osteoporosis Target Genes and Small Molecule Screening
Dan MA ; Yajuan ZHANG ; Binbin MA ; Qiaoning YUE ; Jianping LIU
Journal of Kunming Medical University 2025;46(2):141-150
Objective To explore common target genes related to aging and osteoporosis using data from public databases and to screen for small molecule compounds with potential therapeutic effects.Methods Osteoporosis datasets GSE56814 and GSE56815 were downloaded and merged from the public gene expression database(Gene Expression Omnibus(GEO)).Senescent genes were selected and merged from the genecard database and the cell age database.Data cleaning and differential gene selection were performed using R software,and a volcano plot was created.Weighted gene co-expression network analysis was performed to screen out key modules and genes,and the machine learning methods were employed to screen target genes.A Venn diagram was drawn using the the Microbioinformatics platform,and cytoscape software was used to visualise protein interactions results.Interaction analysis of differentially encoded proteins was carried out using the STRING database,and prediction of small molecule compounds was carried out using Cmap database.Finally,Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves were plotted to find out the most meaningful target genes,followed by the establishment of a logistic regression model and the creation of a nomogram.Results A total of 127 differential genes were screened using the limma package.Weighted gene co-expression network analysis was performed on the differential genes and 103 highly expressed genes were screened.Three machine learning methods,lasso regression,support vector machine and random forest model,were used to finally obtain four target genes:FOXO3,HIRA,CBX5 and RAD1.The nomogram and calibration curves showed good predictive results.Five small molecule compounds with potential therapeutic effects were identified using the Cmap database:sakuraflavin(O-methylated isoflavone),XMD-885,kangaroo hyoscyamine,everolimus and XMD-1150.Conclusion FOXO3 and HIRA genes have now been confirmed to be the common target genes for aging and osteoporosis,and sakuraflavin has potential therapeutic effects on both conditions.
3.Successful treatment of a case of lethal dose of felodipine poisoning with V-A ECMO
Xiangyu ZHU ; Mingyue SUN ; Yuan LIU ; Zhikun ZHAO ; Ping JIANG ; Weiwei PAN ; Ziyu WANG ; Yajuan ZHANG ; Jing FU ; Haichen YANG ; Yeping DU ; Jinsong ZHANG ; Yan SHI
Adverse Drug Reactions Journal 2025;27(6):369-371
A 36-year-old male developed unconsciousness and no response to voice stimuli after taking approximately 2 050 mg felodipine (the specific time was unknown). Two hours later, he was sent to the department of emergency by his family and admitted to the hospital. His vital signs showed body temperature 35.1 ℃, pulse 148 times/min, respiration 32 times/min, and blood pressure 65/34 mmHg. Acute drug poisoning, acute toxic cardiomyopathy, acute toxic shock, acute type Ⅱ respiratory failure, acute toxic encephalopathy, and acute renal failure were diagnosed based on the patient′s clinical manifestations combined with laboratory tests results, cardiac ultrasound, chest and abdominal CT scans. Endotracheal intubation connected to a ventilator for invasive assisted ventilation, pressure boosting, and fluid resuscitation were given. At the same time, repeated gastric lavage and enema were performed to remove toxins. Blood perfusion was intermittently and repeatedly administered, and continuous renal replacement therapy was used. The blood concentration of felodipine was 1 298 μg/L at 2 hours after admission, and cardiac arrest occurred at 4 hours. Venous-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) treatment was administered immediately. After 48 hours of ECMO operation, sedatives were discontinued and the patient′s consciousness was improved after 4 hours. On the 5th day of ECMO treatment, his heart rate was 72 beats per minute, and blood pressure was 127/65 mmHg. The blood concentration of felodipine decreased to 2 μg/L. The patient′s vital signs were significantly improved and ECMO supportive treatment was withdrawn. After 26 days of hospitalization, the patient recovered and was discharged.
4.Evaluation and interpretation of the best practice guidelines for Practice Education in Nursing by the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario
Ning GAO ; Pei ZHAO ; Yajuan YANG ; Wenjing LIU ; Jialiang KOU ; Xi ZHANG ; Yanli LI ; Xiaonan SU ; Mengdi WANG ; Yukun WANG ; Danjing ZHANG ; Runxi TIAN
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2025;31(9):1121-1126
This paper interprets the best practice guidelines for Practice Education in Nursing published by the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO), providing a scientific basis and insights for the development and progress of nursing students' practical education in China. The goal is to improve the quality of nursing students' clinical practice and enhance their clinical service capabilities.
5.Survey study on the selection and use of convex baseplates by clinical nurses
Longmei SI ; Qian LU ; Lina QIAO ; Yajuan WENG ; Miaomiao LI ; Yuan LIU ; Zejun XU ; Yujie ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2025;31(16):2126-2132
Objective:To investigate the current status of convex baseplate selection and use among clinical nurses.Methods:A convenience sampling method was employed to survey 1 873 nurses from 180 hospitals across China between November and December 2024 using a general information questionnaire and a self-designed questionnaire on convex baseplate selection and use. A total of 1 873 questionnaires were distributed, and 1 860 valid responses were collected, yielding a response rate of 99.31% (1 860/1 873) .Results:Among the 1 860 nurses, 88.98% (1 655/1 860) had access to convex baseplates in clinical practice. However, only 8.82% (146/1 655) used them immediately postoperatively, and only 4.53% (75/1 655) chose convex baseplates without considering any product features. The five common clinical indications for convex baseplate use included stoma retraction (96.62%, 1 599/1 655) , peristomal skin folds or depressions (96.56%, 1 598/1 655) , flush stomas (80.12%, 1 326/1 655) , leakage (70.03%, 1 159/1 655) , and abdominal laxity (66.89%, 1 107/1 655) . Common contraindications for use included peristomal varicose veins (77.46%, 1 282/1 655) , peristoma pressure injuries (75.35%, 1 247/1 655) , stoma prolapse (74.50%, 1 233/1 655) , parastomal hernia (72.87%, 1 206/1 655) , and pyoderma gangrenosum (67.01%, 1 109/1 655) . Key assessment areas when selecting convex baseplates included the stoma itself (97.28%, 1 610/1 655) , peristomal skin (96.50%, 1 597/1 655) , abdominal wall contour (95.41%, 1 579/1 655) , excretion patterns (87.37%, 1 446/1 655) , and previous convex baseplate use (82.36%, 1 363/1 655) . Measures commonly used by nurses to enhance adhesion included the use of stoma belts (95.29%, 1 577/1 655) , barrier rings or paste (94.80%, 1 569/1 655) , smoothing peristomal skin folds (90.57%, 1 499/1 655) , advising patients to limit bending (82.96%, 1 373/1 655) , and abdominal binders (57.28%, 948/1 655) .Conclusions:The clinical application of convex baseplates requires further promotion. Nursing administrators should strengthen training on the selection, characteristics, and indications of convex baseplates, with particular emphasis on the understanding of the five key product features.
6.Interpretation of use of a convex pouching system in the postoperative period: a national consensus
Zejun XU ; Yajuan WENG ; Longmei SI ; Yujie ZHOU ; Yuan LIU
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2025;31(16):2133-2135
In June 2022, the Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing published the use of a convex pouching system in the postoperative period: a national consensus (hereinafter referred to as the "consensus") . The consensus recommends the use of convex ostomy products immediately after surgery and within the first six months following ostomy formation. It also establishes principles for selecting the most appropriate ostomy product for patients. This article interprets the background and significance of the consensus and highlights its key points, aiming to provide a reference for the standardized use of convex ostomy products postoperatively.
7.Interpretation of the Expert Consensus on Characteristics of Convex Skin Barriers and Clinical Application
Longmei SI ; Meng ZHANG ; Yujie ZHOU ; Shuqin WAN ; Xiaomin SUN ; Xiaomei ZHU ; Niu NIU ; Yuan LIU ; Yajuan WENG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2025;31(24):3228-3232
The classification of stoma skin barriers varies based on their specific features. The curvature design of convex skin barriers provides a secure and effective seal for patients with flat, retracted stomas or peristomal skin folds. The secure sealing ability of convex skin barriers is attributed to several critical structural components. Although convex skin barriers offer many clinical advantages, there is currently no unified standard for measuring their characteristics, resulting in confusion among healthcare professionals when selecting stoma care products. To address this issue, the 2021 International Stoma Care Expert Meeting proposed the Expert Consensus on Characteristics of Convex Skin Barriers and Clinical Application, which clearly defines five essential properties and clinical application guidelines for convex barriers. However, as most consensus contributors are from Europe and North America, its applicability in Chinese healthcare settings may be limited. Therefore, this paper provides a detailed interpretation of the five characteristics and clinical application statements of convex skin barriers, aiming to offer practical guidance to clinical nurses in selecting appropriate convex products and managing stoma-related complications.
8.Construction and Empirical Study of Competency Index System for Economic Management Personnel in Public Hospitals
Hongmei LIANG ; Yajuan LIU ; Shaochun YANG
Chinese Health Economics 2025;44(1):85-88
Objective:To explore the evaluation index system of the competency of economic management personnel at different levels in public hospitals,in order to provide a basis for the training and evaluation of economic management personnel in public hospitals.Method:Based on the literature research method,the onion model"outermost layer-middle layer-core layer"is used as the logical framework to preliminarily construct the initial index pool.At the same time,combined with the expert consultation method and hierarchical analysis method,the competence index system of high-level,middle-level economic management personnel is constructed and endowed with weight.The scoring questionnaire was designed,and Xinhua hospital in Shanghai was selected as a case for the empirical study,so as to improve the evaluation index system.Results:The competency index system of grass-roots,middle-level and high-level economic managers in public hospitals is constructed,including 3 first-level indicators,18 second-level indicators and corresponding weights.The economic management personnel of the case hospital have a high competence level,and the positive relationship between rank and competence.Conclusion:The competency index system constructed is characterized by scientificity,practicability and reliability;with the rise in rank,there are obvious differences in the importance and content of the competency elements of economic managers at all levels.Therefore,the training system of economic management personnel at different ranks can be constructed through differentiated strategies to improve the level of competence.
9.23-Hydroxybetulinic Acid Inhibits NNK and LPS-induced Lung Inflammation-related Carcinogenesis by Regulating Immune Cells in Mice
Penghaobang LIU ; Wenbin DUAN ; Yajuan CHEN ; Lanying CHEN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(6):98-106
ObjectiveTo investigate the suppressive effect of 23-hydroxybetulinic acid (23-HBA), a key constituent of Pulsatillae Radix, on the pulmonary inflammation-related carcinogenesis induced by the combined exposure of 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone (NNK) and lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in mice, alongside exploring its influence on immune cells and delving into the underlying mechanisms. MethodsA murine model of pulmonary inflammation-related carcinogenesis induced by NNK combined with LPS was established. Mice were randomly assigned into blank control, model, aspirin (10 mg·kg-1), and low-, medium-, and high-dose (3.75, 7.5, 15 mg·kg-1, respectively) 23-HBA groups. The treatment lasted for 26 weeks, after which the spleen, lung, and peripheral blood samples were collected. Lung and spleen indices were calculated. Histopathological changes in the lung tissue were observed by hematoxylin-eosin staining. Immunohistochemistry was employed to assess the expression levels of thyroid transcription factor-1 (TTF-1), neuron-specific enolase (NSE), and proliferating cell nuclear antigen (Ki-67) in the lung tissue. High-throughput protein microarray was employed to measure the levels of interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in the mouse serum. Flow cytometry was employed to evaluate the expression of macrophages, myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs), and exhausted T lymphocytes in the lung and spleen tissue. Molecular docking was performed to predict the binding affinity of 23-HBA to Janus kinase 2 (JAK2), Src homology 2 domain-containing phosphatase 2 (SHP2), and suppressor of cytokine signaling 3 (SOCS3). Western blot was performed to assess the protein levels of phosphorylated-signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (p-STAT3), p53, and SHP2 in the M1-activated macrophages and A549 lung adenocarcinoma cells treated with 23-HBA. ResultsCompared with the normal group, the lung and spleen indexes of the model group were increased to varying degrees (P<0.05, P<0.01), the expression of TTF-1, NSE and Ki-67 protein was significantly increased (P<0.05, P<0.01), and the serum levels of TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6 were significantly increased (P<0.01). The number of macrophages in the model group was significantly decreased (P<0.01), and the number of exhausted T cells and MDSCs was significantly increased (P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the spleen and thymus index of mice in each dose group of 23-HBA decreased significantly (P<0.05), and the lung index of mice in the middle dose group of 23-HBA decreased significantly (P<0.05). The high and middle dose groups of 23-HBA could improve the occurrence of inflammatory infiltration and malignant lesions in the lungs of mice induced by NNK combined with LPS in the model group. The expression of TTF-1 in the middle and high dose groups of 23-HBA was significantly lower than that in the model group (P<0.05, P<0.01). The expression of NSE and Ki-67 protein in each dose group of 23-HBA was significantly lower than that in the model group (P<0.05, P<0.01). The contents of IL-1β in the low and high dose groups of 23-HBA were significantly decreased (P<0.05), and the contents of IL-6 and TNF-α in each dose of 23-HBA were significantly decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01). The number of macrophages in the lung of the middle dose group of 23-HBA was significantly increased (P<0.05), and the number of exhausted T cells and MDSCs expressing PD-1 in the lung was significantly decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01). In addition, 23-HBA had strong molecular docking ability to SHP2, SOCS3 and JAK2 (≥7 kcal·mol-1), and significantly down-regulated the protein levels of p-STAT3, SHP2 and p53 in M1 macrophages and A549 lung adenocarcinoma (P<0.01). Conclusion23-HBA holds promise as a potential therapeutic agent for mitigating pulmonary inflammation and inhibiting malignant transformation induced by the combination of LPS and NNK. It may exert effects by regulating immune cell responses, improving the tumor immune microenvironment, and regulating key signaling pathways.
10.Genotype and phenotype correlation analysis of retinitis pigmentosa-associated RHO gene mutation in a Yi pedigree
Yajuan ZHANG ; Hong YANG ; Hongchao ZHAO ; Dan MA ; Meiyu SHI ; Weiyi ZHENG ; Xiang WANG ; Jianping LIU
International Eye Science 2025;25(3):499-505
AIM: To delineate the specific mutation responsible for retinitis pigmentosa(RP)in a Yi pedigree, and to analyze the correlation of RHO gene mutation with clinical phenotype.METHODS:A comprehensive clinical evaluation was conducted on the proband diagnosed with RP and other familial members, complemented by a thorough ophthalmic examination. Peripheral blood samples were obtained from the proband and familial members, from which genomic DNA was extracte. Subsequent whole exome sequencing(WES)was employed to identify the variant genes in the proband. The identified variant gene was validated through Sanger sequencing, then an in-depth analysis of the mutation genes was carried out using genetic databases to ascertain the pathogenic mutation sites. Furthermore, an exhaustive analysis was performed to delineate the genotype and phenotype characteristics.RESULTS:The RP pedigree encompasses 5 generations with 42 members, including 19 males and 23 females. A total of 13 cases of RP were identified, consisting of 4 males and 9 females, which conforms to the autosomal dominant inheritance pattern. The clinical features of this family include an early onset age, rapid progression, and a more severe condition. The patients were found to have night blindness around 6 years old, representing the earliest reported case of night blindness in RP families. The retina was manifested by progressive osteocytoid pigmentation of the fundus, a reduced visual field, and significantly decreased or even vanished a and b amplitudes of ERG. The combined results of WES and Sanger sequencing indicated that the proband had a heterozygous missense mutation of the RHO gene c.1040C>T:p.P347L, where the 1 040 base C of cDNA was replaced by T, causing codon 347 to encode leucine instead of proline. Interestingly, this mutation has not been reported in the Chinese population.CONCLUSION:This study confirmed that the mutant gene of RP in a Yi nationality pedigree was RHO(c.1040C>T). This variant leads to the change of codon 347 from encoding proline to encoding leucine, resulting in a severe clinical phenotype among family members. This study provides a certain molecular, clinical, and genetic basis for genetic counseling and gene diagnosis of RHO.

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