1.Effect of Jianpi Huazhuo Tiaozhi Granule(健脾化浊调脂颗粒)on Perivascular Adipose Tissue Browning and PI3K/AKT Pathway in the Aorta of Atherosclerosis Model Mice
Zhuhua WANG ; Yanfang WANG ; Mingshu ZHONG ; Shupeng CHEN ; Yishun YUAN ; Shan HUANG ; Yanwei LIU ; Zhongyong LIU
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(11):1200-1210
ObjectiveTo explore the possible mechanism of Jianpi Huazhuo Tiaozhi Granule (健脾化浊调脂颗粒, JHTG) in treating atherosclerosis (AS) based on the regulation of perivascular adipose tissue (PVAT) browning via the phosphoinositide 3-kinase/protein kinase B (PI3K/AKT) signaling pathway. MethodsFifteen SPF male C57BL/6J mice served as control group, while 76 ApoE-/- mice were first fed a high-fat diet for 16 weeks to establish AS model. After successful modeling, they were randomly divided into model group (n=16), as well as the browning group, the low-, medium- and high-dose JHTG group, with 15 mice in each group. The browning group was intraperitoneally injected with β3-adrenergic receptor agonist CL 316243 at 1 mg/(kg·d) once daily. The low-, medium- and high-dose JHTG groups were treated with 4.3 g/(kg·d), 8.6 g/(kg·d), and 17.2 g/(kg·d) of JHTG by gavage, respectively, while the control group and the model group were given normal saline at 10 ml/(kg·d) by intragastric administration, once daily. All groups received continuous intervention for 4 weeks. The aorta was collected to assess the plaque ratio by gross oil red O staining. HE staining was used to measure the plaque area in cross-sections. Masson staining was employed to detect the proportion of collagen fibers in plaque. Transmission electron microscopy was used to observe the quantity and morphological changes of mitochondria and lipid droplets in adipocytes. The levels of serum triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (TC), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) were detected, as well as tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) and interleukin 6 (IL-6) levels in the PVAT and aorta. The protein levels of adiponectin and leptin in PVAT, and protein expression levels of phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K), phosphorylated phosphoinositide 3-kinase (p-PI3K), protein kinase B (AKT), phosphorylated protein kinase B (p-AKT), uncoupling protein 1 (UCP1), peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ coactivator 1α (PGC-1α), and PR domain containing 16 (PRDM16) were measured. The mRNA expression levels of UCP1, PGC-1α and PRDM16 in PVAT were detected. ResultsCompared to the control group, the model group showed increased serum TG, TC, and LDL-C levels and decreased HDL-C level, elevated TNF-α and IL-6 levels in PVAT and aorta, decreased average fluorescence intensity of adiponectin, increased average fluorescence intensity of leptin, reduced p-PI3K/PI3K and p-AKT/AKT values as well as protein levels and mRNA expression levels of UCP1, PGC-1α and PRDM16 (P<0.01). The pathological results showed that no significant plaque formation was observed in the aortas of mice in the control group. In the model group, multiple plaques were observed in the aortas, with large numbers of foam cells, cholesterol crystals, and inflammatory cell aggregation in the plaques. Compared to the model group, the browning group and the high-dose JHTG group significantly improved the above indicators and aortic pathological changes (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Three JHTG groups showed a dose-dependent effect in reducing LDL-C level and plaque ratio by gross oil red O staining, elevating the average fluorescence intensity of adiponectin, the p-AKT/AKT value, the protein level of PGC-1α, and the mRNA expression levels of UCP1 and PRDM16 (P<0.05). The high-dose JHTG group and the browning group showed similar efficacy in improving the pathology of the aorta. ConclusionJHTG may promote PVAT browning in AS model mice through the PI3K/AKT pathway, improve the endocrine function of PVAT, inhibit aortic inflammation, and thereby ameliorate the formation of AS plaques.
2.Prospective Study of Disease Occurrence Spectrum in Asymptomatic Residents in Areas with High Incidence of Esophageal Cancer: 16-year Observation of 711 Cases in Natural Population
Qide BAO ; Fangzhou DAI ; Xueke ZHAO ; Jingjing WANG ; Xin SONG ; Zongmin FAN ; Yanfang ZHANG ; Zhuo YANG ; Junfang GUO ; Kan ZHONG ; Qiang ZHANG ; Junqing LIU ; Min LIU ; Lidong WANG
Cancer Research on Prevention and Treatment 2025;52(8):656-660
Objective To understand the disease spectrum of a natural village in an area with high incidence of esophageal cancer to provide a reference for precise prevention and control. Methods From 2008 to 2024, 711 asymptomatic people over the age of 35 years in a natural village with high incidence of esophageal cancer in China were surveyed, and 171 of them were subjected to gastroscopy, biopsy, and pathological examination. All participants were followed up for a long time, and their disease history was recorded. Results A total of 16 years of follow-up were performed, and 703 people were effectively followed up. In 2008, 171 people underwent gastroscopy, and 160 people had biopsy and pathological results in endoscopic screening. By 2024, 76 people had been diagnosed with malignant tumors of 12 different types, and among these people, 45 had esophageal cancer. Conclusion Esophageal cancer remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality from malignant tumors in this region. Biopsy and pathological examination should be strengthened during gastroscopy, and follow-ups and regular check-ups should be given high importance to reduce the incidence and mortality rates of esophageal cancer.
3.Consensus on low-altitude transport and delivery services for emergency medicines via drones (2025 edition)
Qinshui WU ; Yanfang CHEN ; Tao LIU ; Xiaoyan LI ; Yumin LIANG ; Xin LI ; Zhong LI ; Rong LI ; Xiaoman WANG ; Shuyao ZHANG ; Huishu TIAN
China Pharmacy 2025;36(18):2221-2225
OBJECTIVE To promote the application of drones in emergency rescue and related fields, expand “low-altitude+ medical” rescue services, and advance the standardization of “low-altitude+medical” distribution services. METHODS The Consensus on Low-altitude Transport and Delivery Services for Emergency Medicines via Drones (2025 Edition) (hereinafter referred to as the Consensus) was jointly initiated by the Division of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, Chinese Pharmacological Society and the Expert Committee on Precision Medication of the Guangdong Pharmaceutical Association. Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital served as the leading unit, organizing 53 multidisciplinary experts nationwide to participate in drafting and reviewing. A nominal group technique was employed to discuss and finalize the consensus outline, resulting in a preliminary draft. Delphi method was employed, and 11 external review experts were invited to conduct the evaluation. After the experts’ opinions were analyzed and integrated, the Consensus was finalized. RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS The finalized Consensus includes its purpose, principles, and applicable scenarios, basic requirements, and operational procedures for low-altitude transport and delivery of emergency medications; distribution requirements and precautions for controlled substances, fragile medications, and temperature-sensitive medications; and recommendations for emergency medications supplies suitable for the low-altitude transportation and distribution. The release of this Consensus is expected to provide guidance and support for the standardization of “low-altitude+medical” distribution services and the application of low-altitude economy in the healthcare sector.
4.Predictive value of myocardial contrast echocardiography in evaluating myocardial perfusion and prognosis after percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with acute myocardial infarction
Longhe ZHONG ; Yanfang SU ; Jianqin ZHANG ; Ying TANG ; Shasha LI ; Yanru XU ; Jian LIU ; Yuanxiang ZHANG ; Tiangang ZHU ; Juefei WU
Chinese Journal of Cardiology 2024;52(10):1186-1192
Objective:To evaluate myocardial microcirculation perfusion with myocardial contrast echocardiography (MCE) in patients with acute myocardial infarction after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and to explore the prognostic value of different types of myocardial microcirculation perfusion.Methods:This is a prospective cohort study. Patients with acute myocardial infarction who underwent successful PCI in Nanfang Hospital of Southern Medical University and Kanghua Hospital of Dongguan City from October 2019 to June 2021 were selected. All the enrolled patients completed MCE examination within 72 hours after PCI. According to the examination results, the patients were divided into normal microcirculation perfusion group, delayed microcirculation perfusion group, and blocked microcirculation perfusion group. Adverse cardiovascular events including all-cause death, cardiovascular death, and angina re-hospitalization were followed up, and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) review results were collected at six months to one year after surgery. Kaplan-Meier survival curve was used to investigate the difference in the incidence of adverse cardiovascular events in different myocardial perfusion groups, and Cox regression analysis was used to evaluate the effect of myocardial perfusion on adverse cardiovascular events.Results:A total of 113 patients with acute myocardial infarction were included, aged (56.3±11.5) years, with 88(78%) males. There were 31 cases in the normal microcirculation perfusion group, 43 cases in the delayed microcirculation perfusion group and 39 cases in the blocked microcirculation perfusion group. LVEF was reviewed in 49 patients, and LVEF in the delayed microcirculation perfusion group was significantly improved compared with baseline at follow-up ((63.3±1.2) % vs. (58.6±1.8) %, P=0.043), and there was no statistically significant difference between the other two groups (all P>0.05). The median follow-up time was 473 days, during follow-up period 30 adverse cardiovascular events occurred. Kaplan-Meier survival curve analysis showed that there was a statistically significant difference in the incidence of adverse cardiovascular events among the three groups ( Plog-rank=0.029). Cox regression analysis showed that abnormal microcirculation perfusion (defined as delayed and blocked microcirculation perfusion) was an independent predictor of adverse cardiovascular events in patients with acute myocardial infarction after PCI ( HR=1.90, 95% CI1.16-3.12, P=0.011). Conclusions:Microcirculatory perfusion decrease or lost is common in patients with acute myocardial infarction after PCI. Timely restoration of blood flow reconstruction can save heart function when microcirculatory perfusion decreases. Microcirculatory perfusion is a predictor of adverse cardiovascular events in patients with acute myocardial infarction, and patients with poor myocardial perfusion are more likely to experience adverse cardiovascular events.
5.Mental health disparities in people living with human immunodeficiency virus: A cross-sectional study on physician-patient concordance and treatment regimens
Jinchuan SHI ; Zhongdong ZHANG ; Junyan ZHANG ; Yishu ZHANG ; Jiating QIU ; Fang LIU ; Daoyuan SONG ; Yanfang MA ; Lianmei ZHONG ; Hongxing WANG ; Xiaolei LIU
Chinese Medical Journal 2024;137(18):2223-2232
Background::Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) can profoundly affect the mental health of the people living with HIV (PLWH), with higher rates of anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances. The disparities in neuropsychological problems evaluated by physicians and self-assessed by patients are still unknown.Methods::A total of 5000 PLWH and 500 physicians from 167 hospitals were enrolled in this cross-sectional study from September 2022 to February 2023. 4-Item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-4) was used for the evaluation of depressive issues and anxiety issues by PLWH. Each physician assessed 10 PLWH under their care for the presence of depressive or anxiety issues. The primary outcomes of this study are the concordance rates on the depressive issues and anxiety issues evaluation between physicians and PLWH. The Cohen’s kappa test was used to assess the agreement between physicians and PLWH.Results::The concordance rate for the evaluation of depressive issues is 73.84% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 72.60-75.04%), and it is significantly different from the expected rate of 80% ( P <0.001). Similarly, the concordance rate for the evaluation of anxiety issues is 71.74% (95% CI: 70.47-72.97%), which is significantly different from the expected rate of 80% as per the null hypothesis ( P <0.001). The overestimation rate by physicians on depressive issues is 12.20% (95% CI: 11.32-13.14%), and for anxiety issues is 12.76% (95% CI: 11.86-13.71%). The mismatch rate for depressive issues is 26.16% (95% CI: 24.96-27.40%), and for anxiety issues is 28.26% (95% CI: 27.02-29.53%). The underestimation rate by physicians on depressive issues is 13.96% (95% CI: 13.03-14.95%), and for anxiety issues is 15.50% (95% CI: 14.52-16.53%). For the treatment regiments, PLWH sustained on innovative treatment regimen (IR) related to a lower prevalence of depressive issues (odds ratio [OR] = 0.71, 95% CI: 0.59-0.87, P = 0.003) and a lower prevalence of anxiety issues (OR = 0.63, 95% CI: 0.52-0.76, P <0.001). PLWH switch from conventional treatment regimen (CR) to IR also related to a lower prevalence of depressive issues (OR = 0.79, 95% CI: 0.64-0.98) and a lower prevalence of anxiety issues (OR = 0.81, 95% CI: 0.67-0.99). Conclusion::Nearly one in three PLWH had their condition misjudged by their physicians. The findings underscore the need for improved communication and standardized assessment protocols in the care of PLWH, especially during the acute phase of HIV infection.
6.Campylobacter fetus subsp. fetus ST20 isolated and identified from the bacteremia patient
Bei WEI ; Fen GAO ; Yue LIU ; Yan ZHONG ; Yanfang LI ; Deju QIN ; Jincheng ZHOU ; Xuebin XU
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2024;47(9):1102-1105
A 72-year-old female patient was admitted to the emergency department of Qintang District People′s Hospital of Guigang City in August 2023 due to chills and fever, abdominal distension and pain, diarrhea, cough and shortness of breath for 1 day. She had a history of chronic obstructive and pulmonary heart disease, stage Ⅲ hypertension, and ceftazidime allergy. Clinical diagnosis of acute bacterial infection of chronic obstructive pneumonia was made and levofloxacin combined with piperacillin/tazobactam were given as symptomatic treatment. The blood culture reported Campylobacter fetus after four days, and the patient was cured and discharged after seven days with negative blood culture. The morphology and mass spectrometry identification of the strain were consistent with the definition of Campylobacter fetus. Whole genome sequencing predicted the multi-site sequence type as Campylobacter fetus subsp. fetus( Cff) ST20, carrying the tetracycline resistance gene tet (O/M/O), 18 flagella genes (including rpoN gene from Campylobacter jejuni. these genes were not found in the other two Campylobacter fetus subspecies), and six virulence genes (including like-typhoidal toxin and typhoid toxin genes). The pathogen has the ecological characteristics of parasitic farmed animal colonization and the biological characteristics of high mobility and virulence. These attributes facilitated its entry into the bloodstream via the fecal-oral route, leading to invasive infections.
7.Meta analysis on relation of dietary inflammation index with risk of gestational diabetes mellitus
Mei WANG ; Yazhuo GAO ; Yanfang AI ; Fangfang ZHONG ; Xuehua ZHU
Chongqing Medicine 2024;53(23):3619-3624,3632
Objective To systematically evaluate the relationship between the dietary inflammatory in-dex(DII)and the onset risk of gestational diabetes mellitus(GDM).Methods The databases such as PubMed,Web of Science,Embase,Cochrane Library,CNKI and Wanfang Data were retrieved.The retrieval time was from the database establishment to September 10,2023.Two researchers separately screened the lit-eratures,extracted the data and conducted the bias risk assessment.The meta analysis was conducted by the RevMan 5.4 software.Results A total of 8 observational studies were included,involving 96 904 pregnant women.The results of meta-analysis showed that in the classified DII,compared with the DII anti-inflammato-ry tendency group,the risk of GDM onset in the DII pro-inflammatory tendency group was increased(OR=1.27,95%CI:1.07-1.50,P=0.006).In the continuous DII,for every unit increase in DII,the risk of GDM was increased by 29%(OR=1.29,95%CI:1.13-1.48,P<0.001).In the subgroup analysis,the most of the stratified analysis results were consistent with the main analysis results.Conclusion The current evidence suggests that the high DII scores will increase the risk of GDM onset,but the aforementioned conclusion re-quires the validation through more high quality,large samples and multicenter studies.
8.The Activation and Polarization of Microglia in Epileptic Rats Induced by Pilocarpine
Lianmei ZHONG ; Qinglong AI ; Jiazhi GUO ; Jun SUN ; Di LU ; Yanfang WU ; Ligong BIAN ; Zhirong ZOU
Journal of Kunming Medical University 2016;37(5):1-4
Objective To explore the activition and polarization of microglia in the epileptic rats induced by lithium chloride-pilocarpine. Methods One hundred male SD rats were randomly divided into five groups: control group and different time points model groups including 1d,3d,7d and 14d. Epilepsy models were established by lithium chloride-pilocarpine intraperitoneal injection. The control group was given the same dosage of normal saline. The morphology change was detected by immunofluorescence,and the expressions of iNOS and Arg-1 were determined by IHC at respective time points. Results Compared the model groups with control group,microglia was activated,synapsis was shorten,volume got bigger,most of them seemed as amoebocyte,the expression of iNOS increased and Arg-1 decreased,especially at 3d.ConclusionThe results from this study indicated that microglia was activated and polarized in epileptic rats induced by pilocarpine.
9.Anti-oxidant Effect of Gastrodin in Epilepsy Rats
Lianmei ZHONG ; Yong BAI ; Qinglong AI ; Di LU ; Yanfang WU ; Ligong BIAN ; Jiazhi GUO ; Zhirong ZOU
Journal of Kunming Medical University 2016;37(6):5-8
Objective To explo the antioxidant effect and molecular mechanism of gastrodin (Gas) in epilepsy (EP) rats induced by LiCl-pilocarpine (PILO) . Methods Eighty male SD rats were randomly divided into 5 groups: sham group, EP group, therapy groups (pretreated with 60 mg/kg, 90 mg/kg, 120 mg/kg of gastrodin respectively) . The EP model was esteblished by peritoneal injection of LiCl-PILO. Therapy groups were pretreated with various concerntration of Gas. The control group was given the same dosage of normal saline. The alteration of behavior was observed, the concentration of catalase (CAT), glutathion (GSH), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathion reductase (GR), total antioxidtion (T-AOC) and malondialdehyde (MDA) in rats brain cortex were detected by chemical colorimetric method, phosphorylation of p38 was determined by western blot. Results There was no EP seizure in sham group,and the EP seizure degree in therapy groups (gas pretreated groups) was significantly decreased,and had statistically significant difference with EP group (P<0.05) . The EP model rats exhibited a significant decrease in the concentration of endogenous antioxidants (CAT, GSH, SOD, GR and T-AOC), while an increase of the concentration of MDA and phosphorylation p38 protein as compared to sham group (P<0.05) . After treatment of the Gas,treatment group rats attenuated the seizure degree,exhibited a significant increase of the concentration of endogenous antioxidants (P<0.05),while a decrease in concentration of MDA and phosphorylation of p38 as compared to model group (P<0.05) . Conclusion Gas may have a neuroprotective role in central nervous system of epileptic rats modle by down-regulateing the seizure degree and the activity of p38 kinase and up-regulateing the content of endogenous antioxidants.
10.The application of Kano model analysis in midwife outpatient service quality management
Jinguo ZHAI ; Yanfang ZHENG ; Wenzhi CAI ; Mei ZHONG ; Jian SHEN ; Xin DENG ; Fanli ZENG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2015;31(28):2151-2154
Objective To explore the Kano model analysis in the application of midwife outpatient service quality management. Methods Kano questionnaire was consisted of 24 items, including five parts, environment facilities, service evaluation, service technology, the team service, delivery service′quality. Using the Kano model analysis, the impact factors of the midwife outpatient service quality in five different quality attributes were determined. It included property and had the opposite answer to the question, charisma, essential properties and one property. Results By identifing the quality index classification of the pregnant women with satisfactory service quality to midwife outpatient service, attributable to a property were 1,2,3,4,8,9,10,14,20,21;attributable to mandatory attributes were 13, belonging to the charm of the property had 5,6,7,11,12,15,16,17,18,19,22,23,24. Midwives outpatient had most of charisma attribute, 54.2%(13/24) of the total;The second was one attribute, 41.7% (10/24) of the total. The technology level of midwife was essential attribute. Conclusions Kano mode analysis technology will be introduced to the midwife outpatient service quality management to provide decision reference for improving the quality of the hospital management level, improve maternal satisfaction, improve the obstetric operation efficiency.

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