1.Construction of a Dual-dimensional Outcome System for Musculoskeletal Pain:A Common Core Outcome Set and A Specific Outcome Set for Traditional Chinese Medicine External Treatment
Yuanwen LIANG ; Hong CHEN ; Yanan SUN ; Changhe YU
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(14):1503-1508
ObjectiveTo develop a core outcome set for musculoskeletal pain (MKP-COS) and a specific outcome set for traditional Chinese medicine external treatment (MKP-SOS-ETCM), providing a standardized basis for clinical research in musculoskeletal pain and serving as a reference for core outcome set (COS) development in related fields. MethodsExisting COS studies on musculoskeletal pain (MKP) were systematically searched, and core outcome indicators were extracted to form an initial item pool. The Delphi method was used, in which experts were invited to reach consensus on MKP-COS and MKP-SOS-ETCM. The inclusion criteria for consensus are set as an importance score of 7-9 points with ≥75% of experts reaching agreement. ResultsA total of 47 COS studies were included, and after discussion and consolidation, a preliminary item pool containing 34 outcome indicators was established. After three rounds of Delphi expert consensus, MKP-COS was identified, including five outcomes including pain, motor function, joint range of motion, activities of daily living, and adverse events/ adverse reactions; MKP-SOS-ETCM included six outcomes involving stiffness (including morning stiffness), joint tenderness count, work status/ productivity, overall physician assessment, structural damage, and muscle strength. ConclusionThis study has established MKP-COS and MKP-SOS-ETCM, forming a dual-dimensional outcome assessment system integrating both disease commonality and intervention specificity.
2.Investigation on status quo and influencing factors of limited social participation in young patients with ankylosing spondylitis
Yanan LIU ; Qian CHEN ; Jie GAO
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2026;37(4):177-180
Objective To investigate the status quo of limited social participation in young patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS), and analyze its influencing factors. Methods Using the random number table method, a simple random sampling method was employed to select 320 young patients with ankylosing spondylitis who were admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University from June 2023 to June 2025. Chinese version of social participation scale was applied to evaluate the level of social participation of patients. The above patients were classified into unlimited group (n=148) and limited group (n=172). Logistic regression analysis was performed to analyze the independent influencing factors for limited social participation. Results Compared with the unlimited group, the limited group exhibited longer course of AS, higher BASDAI score, BASFI score, HAMA score, HAMD score and ASQoL score as well as lower PSSS score (P<0.05). Logistic regression analysis suggested that course of disease, high disease activity score, high anxiety score, high depression scores and low social support scores are the relevant factors for the restricted social participation of young patients with ankylosing spondylitis. Conclusion The phenomenon of limited social participation is common in young patients with AS, and its occurrence is the result of a combination of factors such as disease course, disease activity, anxiety, depression and social support level.
3.Construction of a Dual-dimensional Outcome System for Musculoskeletal Pain:A Common Core Outcome Set and A Specific Outcome Set for Traditional Chinese Medicine External Treatment
Yuanwen LIANG ; Hong CHEN ; Yanan SUN ; Changhe YU
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(14):1503-1508
ObjectiveTo develop a core outcome set for musculoskeletal pain (MKP-COS) and a specific outcome set for traditional Chinese medicine external treatment (MKP-SOS-ETCM), providing a standardized basis for clinical research in musculoskeletal pain and serving as a reference for core outcome set (COS) development in related fields. MethodsExisting COS studies on musculoskeletal pain (MKP) were systematically searched, and core outcome indicators were extracted to form an initial item pool. The Delphi method was used, in which experts were invited to reach consensus on MKP-COS and MKP-SOS-ETCM. The inclusion criteria for consensus are set as an importance score of 7-9 points with ≥75% of experts reaching agreement. ResultsA total of 47 COS studies were included, and after discussion and consolidation, a preliminary item pool containing 34 outcome indicators was established. After three rounds of Delphi expert consensus, MKP-COS was identified, including five outcomes including pain, motor function, joint range of motion, activities of daily living, and adverse events/ adverse reactions; MKP-SOS-ETCM included six outcomes involving stiffness (including morning stiffness), joint tenderness count, work status/ productivity, overall physician assessment, structural damage, and muscle strength. ConclusionThis study has established MKP-COS and MKP-SOS-ETCM, forming a dual-dimensional outcome assessment system integrating both disease commonality and intervention specificity.
4.Influencing factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in the three body parts among workers of a power grid enterprise
Leyi XU ; Huilin QIN ; Wayi CHEN ; Mingyu LI ; Yanan WANG ; Cuiju WEN ; Jiabin CHEN
China Occupational Medicine 2026;53(1):43-49
Objective To investigate the prevalence and influencing factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) in neck, shoulders and lower back among power grid workers. Methods A total of 371 workers from a power grid enterprise in Guangdong Province were selected as the research subjects using the convenience sampling method. A cross-sectional survey of WMSDs in the neck, shoulders and waist of the workers was conducted using the modified Musculoskeletal Disorders Questionnaire. Results The overall prevalence of WMSDs among the power grid workers was 62.8%, with prevalence of 37.2%, 33.7% and 32.1% for WMSDs in neck, shoulders and lower back, respectively. Binary logistic regression analysis showed that power grid workers who did not maintain a good sitting posture or were unable to maintain good sitting posture over prolonged periods had a higher risk of neck WMSDs than those who maintained a good sitting posture (both P<0.01). A higher frequency of head-down posture during work was associated with an increased risk of neck WMSDs (both P<0.05). Female workers had a higher risk of shoulder WMSDs than male workers (P<0.05). A higher frequency of early awakening with inability to fall back asleep, as well as a higher frequency of head-down posture during work, were both associated with an increased risk of shoulder WMSDs (all P<0.05). Workers with a sedentary habit had a higher risk of shoulder WMSDs than those without (P<0.01). Workers with insufficient rest time had a higher risk of shoulder WMSDs than those with sufficient rest time (P<0.01). Both maintenance workers and managers had a higher risk of lower back WMSDs than workers in other occupational categories (all P<0.05). Workers who experienced nocturnal awakening with difficulty falling back asleep at frequency of several times per year, ≥1 time /month, ≥1 time /week, had higher risk of lower back WMSDs than those who never experienced such problem (all P<0.05). Workers with a sedentary habit and those uncertain about having a sedentary habit both had a higher risk of lower back WMSDs than those without (both P<0.05). Greater forward neck flexion during work was associated with an increased risk of lower back WMSDs (both P<0.05). Workers who occasionally tilted their necks to the side while working had a higher risk of lower back WMSDs than those who did not (P<0.05). Conclusion WMSDs are highly prevalent among power grid workers, particularly affecting the neck, shoulder, and waist. Influencing factors include individual characteristics, behavioral habits, work organization, work posture, and workload. Maintaining proper posture and adequate rest may reduce the risk of WMSDs.
5.Development and validation of a multi-region DNA methylation signature-based prognostic model for breast cancer in young women
Sun Lifeng ; Han Lei ; Chen Guidong ; Cheng Yanan ; Yu Jinpu
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2026;33(8):876-885
[摘 要] 目的:探讨年轻乳腺癌独特的DNA甲基化特征,筛选与预后相关的甲基化位点,构建并验证预后预测模型,并通过多组学整合及关键蛋白验证评估其临床价值。方法:收集癌症基因组图谱(TCGA)数据库中的乳腺癌样本DNA甲基化及临床数据,筛选年轻乳腺癌特有的甲基化位点。采用随机森林、LASSO回归及单因素和多因素Cox比例风险回归分析构建预后模型。使用受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线、校准曲线和一致性指数(C-index)评估模型性能,并比较高、低风险组间的多组学特征差异,在独立队列中通过免疫组化法检测模型关键基因LAMA5的蛋白表达,分析其与预后的关系。结果:年轻乳腺癌相较于老年乳腺癌,在启动子区域(尤其是CpG岛)呈现显著低甲基化特征。通过多步骤差异分析获得3 489个年轻乳腺癌特有的甲基化位点,经Cox比例风险回归筛选出12个与总生存期(OS)独立相关的位点,其中启动子区、基因体区和基因间区位点各4个。基于筛选出的12个甲基化位点构建的预测模型,在TCGA训练集中显示出良好的区分度,高风险组总生存期显著更差(P = 0.002 5),5、8和10年OS预测曲线下面积(AUC)达0.88~0.94。多组学分析显示,高风险组丝裂原活化蛋白激酶(MAPK)信号通路激活,TP53基因突变频率更高,雌激素受体α蛋白表达较低。将TP53突变状态及雌激素受体1(ESR1)mRNA表达水平等关键多组学指标纳入模型,构建综合列线图,其预测效能进一步提升。组织芯片验证显示,模型关键基因LAMA5蛋白表达阴性患者的OS更差(P = 0.046),且富集于三阴性乳腺癌,与模型高风险组的临床病理特征一致。结论:整合启动子和非启动子区域信息的基于12个甲基化位点的模型可用于年轻乳腺癌患者的预后分层。联合年龄、TP53突变及ESR1 mRNA表达水平构建的综合列线图显示出较单一甲基化模型更高的预测效能。
6.Effect of dapagliflozin on non-dipper blood pressure in patients with diabetic kidney disease
Di NIU ; Ruifang CHEN ; Xinxin PANG ; Chaoyang DU ; Yuan YUAN ; Yanan WANG
Journal of Chongqing Medical University 2025;50(9):1187-1194
Objective:To investigate the effect of dapagliflozin on non-dipper blood pressure in patients with diabetic kidney disease(DKD).Methods:A total of 104 patients with DKD treated in the Department of Nephrology of Henan Provincial Hospital of Tradi-tional Chinese Medicine from January 2023 to January 2024 were selected as the study subjects.The patients were divided into a dapa-gliflozin group and a control group by the random number table method,with 52 patients in each group.The control group was given conventional Western medicine treatment,and the dapagliflozin group was additionally given dapagliflozin(10 mg/dose,once a day)on the basis of the treatment in the control group.Both groups re-ceived continuous treatment for 12 weeks.The following indicators and the incidence of adverse reactions after treatment were com-pared between the two groups,including blood glucose indicators[fasting plasma glucose(FPG),2-hour postprandial blood glucose(2 h PBG),and glycated hemoglobin(HbA1c)],renal function markers[serum cystatin C(CysC),blood urea nitrogen(BUN),se-rum creatinine(Scr),estimated glomerular filtration rate(eGFR),and urinary albumin/creatinine ratio(UACR)],24-h ambulatory blood pressure,proportion of non-dipper blood pressure and reversal rate of dipper blood pressure,blood electrolytes[potassium(K),sodium,chlorine,calcium,magnesium,and phosphorus],serum uric acid(SUA),and urine electrolytes[urine potassium,urine sodium(UNa),urine chlorine,urine calcium,urine magnesium(UMg),and urine phosphorus].Results:The FPG,2 h PBG,HbA1c,CysC,BUN,Scr,UACR,mean 24 h systolic blood pressure(24 h SBP),mean daytime systolic blood pressure,and mean nighttime diastolic blood pressure were decreased and the eGFR was elevated in both groups after treatment.The mean nighttime systolic blood pressure(nSBP),K,and SUA were decreased and the UNa and UMg were increased in the dapagliflozin group after treatment(P<0.05).Com-pared with the control group,the dapagliflozin group experienced decreases in CysC,BUN,Scr,UACR,24 h SBP,nSBP,K,and SUA and increases in eGFR,UNa,and UMg after treatment(P<0.05).The proportion of non-dipper blood pressure after treatment in the dapagliflozin group was lower than that in the control group and before treatment,and the reversal rate of dipper blood pressure was higher than that in the control group(P<0.05).During treatment,the incidence rates of adverse reactions was 3.85%in the dapa-gliflozin group and 5.77%in the control group(P=1.000).Conclusion:Dapagliflozin improves the renal function,decreases the noctur-nal blood pressure,and increases the reversal rate of dipper blood pressure in patients with DKD.Dapagliflozin promotes UNa excre-tion and decreases the SUA level,which may be the potential mechanism of reversing non-dipper blood pressure.
7.Mechanism of immunotherapy resistance and the progress of post-resistance treatment for dMMR/MSI-H metastatic colorectal cancer
Yanan HAI ; Wenfang BAO ; Hangxiao SHENTU ; Jingde CHEN
Journal of International Oncology 2025;52(9):598-602
Deficient mismatch repair/microsatellite instability-high (dMMR/MSI-H) metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC) is highly sensitive to immune checkpoint inhibitors due to the high tumor mutation load and neoantigen enrichment. However, 45%-60% of patients exhibit primary or acquired immunotherapy resistance. The mechanisms underlying this resistance are complex, involving tumor microenvironment heterogeneity, co-expression of multiple immune checkpoints, aberrant activation of oncogenic pathways, metabolic dysregulation, intestinal microbiota imbalance, HLA-Ⅰ molecule defects, and epigenetic regulation. Current strategies aimed at reversing immunotherapy resistance include combination immunotherapies, personalized neoantigen vaccines, intestinal microbiota transplantation, epigenetic interventions, and adoptive immune cell therapies. Further analysis of the potential mechanisms of immune therapy resistance in dMMR/MSI-H metastatic CRC, and the exploration of current strategies to overcome resistance can provide a theoretical basis for reversing the immunotherapy resistance in such patients.
8.Effect of Qingsui Xiaoyan Decoction on osteoclast differentiation of RAW264.7 cells
Han GUO ; Yanan QIAN ; Qiuxia LYU ; Yang LI ; Qian CHEN ; Yujing CAO
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;47(6):807-812
Objective:Effects of Qingsui Xiaoyan Decoction on osteoclast differentiation of RAW264.7 cells.Methods:Receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa B ligand (RANKL) was used to induce differentiation of RAW264.7 cells into osteoclasts. CCK-8 method was used to screen experimental drug concentrations and analyze the cytotoxicity of drug intervention on RAW264.7 cells. TRAP staining method was used to quantitatively detect the effects of Qingsui Xiaoyan Decoction on osteoclast differentiation ability. RT-PCR technology was used to detect the mRNA expressions of osteoclast differentiation genes TRAP, MMP-9, CK, CTR. Western blot was used to detect osteoclast-related protein expressions of NF-κBP65, IκB-αTRAP, and TRAP.Results:After 72 hours of intervention, 0.800, 4.000, 20.000, and 100.000 mg/ml of Qingsui Xiaoyan Decoction could inhibit cell proliferation ( P<0.05). Compared with the model group, the number of TRAP-positive cells decreased ( P<0.05) in the 5, 20, 80, and 160 μg/ml Qingsui Xiaoyan Decoction groups. Additionally, the mRNA levels of TRAP, MMP-9, CK, and CTR decreased ( P<0.05), the expression of NF-κB p65 and TRAP proteins decreased ( P<0.05), and the expression of IκB-α protein increased ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Qingsui Xiaoyan Decoction can inhibit the expressions of TRAP, MMP-9, CK, CTR genes and TRAP protein, reduce the degradation of I κ B - α protein by inhibiting the NF - κ B signaling pathway, inhibit the expression of NF - κ B p65 protein, and thus inhibit the differentiation of RAW264.7 into osteoclasts.
9.Discussion on the biological connotations of the pathogenesis of "earth congestion and wood depletion" in anxiety based on "intestinal flora-bile acid metabolism"
Yanan WANG ; Yuehan SONG ; Simin CHEN ; Jiayi CHEN ; Xinyi LYU ; Jiahui HE ; Kaiyue RU ; Zijie CHEN
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;47(10):1347-1352
In recent years, the relationship between intestinal flora dysbiosis and abnormal bile acid metabolism and anxiety has received widespread attention. This article discussed the biological mechanism of the pathogenesis of anxiety from the perspective of intestinal flora and bile acid metabolism, in order to provide new ideas and theoretical basis for the TCM prevention and treatment of anxiety. According to TCM, spleen and stomach belong to earth, liver and gallbladder belong to wood, when spleen qi is healthy, the normal distribution of water and grain essence can be achieved, so that the liver can be nourished, qi and blood is sufficient, and its excretory function is normal, and the bile is sufficient. Once the spleen is not healthy, the distribution of water and grain essence is good, affecting the metabolism of fluids, resulting in phlegm and dampness, the qi is not smooth, can affect the liver's excretory function; liver and wood depression for a long time, transgressing the spleen and earth, qi and blood lack of biochemical sources, the formation of soil congestion and wood depression of the pathological phenomenon will appear. From the viewpoint of modern medicine and molecular biology, changes in the structure of intestinal flora affect the organism through neurological, endocrine, immune and metabolic pathways, which is consistent with the pathogenesis of "congestion of the earth"; disorders in the metabolism of bile acids can lead to changes in neurotransmitters and synaptic structure in the brain, causing anxiety symptoms, which is consistent with the characteristics of "wood depression". The bile acid metabolism disorder can cause neurotransmitter and synaptic structure changes in the brain, causing anxiety symptoms, which is consistent with the characteristics of "wood depression". It is important to regulate the intestinal flora and bile acid metabolism pathway to ease the liver and strengthen the spleen to improve anxiety.
10.Effects of different volumes of ropivacaine for iliopsoas muscle plane block on quadriceps strength in patients undergoing hip arthroplasty
Jin HUANG ; Yanan HAN ; Shengyu WANG ; Yanhui BAI ; Xu CHEN ; Yibo LIU ; Kefei ZHAO ; Chunguang WANG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2025;45(3):320-324
Objective:To evaluate the effects of different volumes of ropivacaine for iliopsoas muscle plane block on quadriceps strength in patients undergoing hip arthroplasty.Methods:In this prospective study, 75 patients of either sex, aged 40-80 yr, with a body mass index of 18.5-30.0 kg/m 2, of American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status classification Ⅰ-Ⅲ, undergoing elective hip arthroplasty from June to December 2023 at Baoding First Central Hospital, were randomized into 3 groups ( n=25 each) by using a computer-generated randomization sequence: ropivacaine 5 ml group (group Ⅰ), ropivacaine 10 ml group (group Ⅱ), and ropivacaine 15 ml group (group Ⅲ). Before induction of anesthesia, iliopsoas muscle plane block was performed with 0.5% ropivacaine 5, 10 and 15 ml in Ⅰ, Ⅱ and Ⅲ groups, respectively. The lateral femoral cutaneous nerve block was carried out using 0.5% ropivacaine 5 ml in all the three groups. The quadriceps muscle strength and status of quadriceps motor block in the affected limb were assessed on admission to postanesthesia care unit (PACU) and at 2, 4, 6, 24 and 48 h after surgery. The consumption of dezocine, score for patient′s satisfaction with analgesia, and occurrence of complications were recorded. Results:Compared with group Ⅰ, the quadriceps muscle strength scores were significantly decreased on admission to PACU and at 2, 4 and 6 h postoperatively in group Ⅲ, the rate of quadriceps motor block was significantly increased on admission to PACU in group Ⅱ, and the rate of quadriceps motor block was significantly increased on admission to PACU and at 2 and 4 h postoperatively in group Ⅲ ( P<0.05), and the consumption of dezocine was significantly decreased in group Ⅱ and group Ⅲ ( P<0.05). Conclusions:The recommended volume of ropivacaine for iliopsoas plane block is 10 ml in patients undergoing hip arthroplasty.


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