Objective To explore the effective induction scheme for differentiation of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell (ADMSC) to insulin producing cell (IPC). Methods Different schemes of small molecule compound were used to induce the differentiation of ADMSC. The purity of cells was analyzed by flow cytometry and the morphological changes of cells were observed under the microscope. The quality, performance and insulin related indicators of cells were detected by hematoxylin-eosin and immunohistochemical staining. The maturity and activity of cells were detected by dithizone (DTZ) and diacetylfluorescein/propidium iodide staining. The induction effect of ADMSC differentiated into IPC was analyzed. Results The purity of ADMSC reached more than 99%, and the sphere forming properties of schemes Ⅰ, Ⅱ and Ⅲ were good. Cell induction mass, the expression effects of pancreatic and duodenal homeobox 1 (PDX1), musculoaponeurotic fibrosarcoma oncogene homolog A (MAFA) and insulin and C peptide of schemes Ⅰ were both better than those of other schemes. The DTZ staining depth may be related to IPC maturity, among which the number of apoptotic cells in scheme Ⅰ was significantly less than that of scheme Ⅱ and Ⅲ. Conclusions Induction scheme Ⅰ may improve the differentiation efficiency of ADMSC to IPC and lay a certain foundation for future clinical IPC transplantation applications.

HR-positive HER2-low breast cancer is a new hotspot therapeutic subtype, accounting for approximately 53.7% of all breast cancers. Patients with this type of cancer tend to have a high rate of lymph node metastasis and poor sensitivity to neoadjuvant chemotherapy and conventional anti-HER2 therapy, and exploring therapeutic strategies for this subtype of patient is a current clinical challenge. Therapeutic strategies for HR-positive HER2-low breast cancer are constantly being updated, including CDK4/6 inhibitors across the lines of therapy, and next-generation antibody-drug conjugates such as T-DXd. With the accumulation of high-level evidence-based evidence for HR-positive HER2-low breast cancer in the future, the research data will provide more practical support for precise diagnosis and treatment, thereby improving the prognosis of patients with HR-positive HER2-low breast cancer.

Objective To determine the rules of acupoint selection for hiccup based on data mining.Methods From the acupuncture and moxibustion sections of 53 medical books included in the 5th edition of Chinese Medical Classics,entries related to acupuncture treatment for hiccups was screened and constructed a"Classical Chinese Medicine Database for Acupuncture Treatment of Hiccups."Data mining techniques,including cluster analysis and association rule analysis,were employed to study the characteristics and patterns of acupoint selection for hiccup treatment in ancient medical texts.Results A total of 126 prescriptions were collected,involving 65 acupoints with a total application frequency of 172 times.The most frequently selected acupoints were Taiyuan(LU9),Shaoshang(LU11),Shiguan(KI18),Wenliu(LI7),Laogong(PC8),and Zusanli(ST36).The primary meridians used were the conception vessel(CV1)and the lung meridian of hand-taiyin.The most commonly stimulated body regions were the upper limbs and the chest/abdomen.Among special acupoint categories,the five-shu points and crossing points were predominantly utilized.Cluster analysis identified two significant clusters:Daling(PC7)-Ximen(PC4)-Yuji(LU10),and Qimen(LR14)-Chengjiang(CV24)-Dadun(LR1)-Guanyuan(CV4)-Juque(CV14).Association rule analysis revealed the strongest acupoint correlation between Danzhong(CV17)and Zhongwan(CV12),followed by the combination of Danzhong-Zhongwan-Zusanli.Conclusion In ancient acupuncture treatment of hiccups,particular emphasis was placed on the flexible combination of Taiyuan-Shaoshang and Danzhong-Zhongwan with other acupoints.This approach fully embodies the meridian syndrome differentiation principle of"where the meridian passes,it can treat"and"where the disease locates,it can treat."The selection follows the acupoint pairing principles of"combining distal and local points"and"coordinating upper and lower regions",while also emphasizing the application of specific acupoint categories.

Due to its synergistic effects and reduced side effects, combination therapy has become an important strategy for treating complex diseases. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the "monarch, minister, assistant, envoy" compatibilities theory provides a systematic framework for drug compatibility and has guided the formation of a large number of classic formulas. However, due to the complex compositions and diverse mechanisms of action of TCM, it is difficult to comprehensively reveal its potential synergistic patterns using traditional methods. Synergistic prediction based on molecular compatibility theory provides new ideas for identifying combinations of active compounds in TCM. Compared to resource-intensive traditional experimental methods, artificial intelligence possesses the ability to mine synergistic patterns from multi-omics and structural data, providing an efficient means for modeling and optimizing TCM combinations. This paper systematically reviews the application progress of AI in the synergistic prediction of TCM active compounds and explores the challenges and prospects of its application in modeling combination relationships, thereby contributing to the modernization of TCM theory and methodological innovation.
Artificial Intelligence ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional/methods* ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal/pharmacology* ; Humans ; Drug Synergism

Debates persist regarding the efficacy and safety of azvudine, particularly its real-world outcomes. This study involved patients aged ≥60 years who were admitted to 25 hospitals in mainland China with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection between December 1, 2022, and February 28, 2023. Efficacy outcomes were all-cause mortality during hospitalization, the proportion of patients discharged with recovery, time to nucleic acid-negative conversion (T _NANC), time to symptom improvement (T _SI), and time of hospital stay (T _HS). Safety was also assessed. Among the 5884 participants identified, 1999 received azvudine, and 1999 matched controls were included after exclusion and propensity score matching. Azvudine recipients exhibited lower all-cause mortality compared with controls in the overall population (13.3% vs. 17.1%, RR, 0.78; 95% CI, 0.67-0.90; P = 0.001) and in the severe subgroup (25.7% vs. 33.7%; RR, 0.76; 95% CI, 0.66-0.88; P < 0.001). A higher proportion of patients discharged with recovery, and a shorter T _NANC were associated with azvudine recipients, especially in the severe subgroup. The incidence of adverse events in azvudine recipients was comparable to that in the control group (2.3% vs. 1.7%, P = 0.170). In conclusion, azvudine showed efficacy and safety in older patients hospitalized with COVID-19 during the SARS-CoV-2 omicron wave in China.

Objective To analyze the differences in clinical indicators between malignant insulinoma and benign in-sulinoma,in order to provide diagnostic and therapeutic insights for the early detection and diagnosis of malignant insulinoma.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted in patients diagnosed and treated for insulinoma at Peking Union Medical College Hospital from January 2018 to June 2022.Among them,10 cases were diagnosed as malignant insulinoma.Twenty cases of benign insulinoma patients matched for age,sex,and body mass index(BMI),were randomly selected.Statistical analysis was performed to compare the differences between malignant and benign insulinomas.Results 1)Compared to benign insulinoma,malignant insulinoma showed significantly ele-vated C-peptide(CP)and C-peptide to glucose ratio(CPGlu)during hypoglycemia(blood glucose＜3.0 mmol/L)[6.04(3.40,6.76)vs 1.68(1.39,2.47)ng/mL,P＜0.05),2.25(1.12,3.58)vs 0.74(0.54,1.54),P＜0.05].The tumor diameter(DIA)was larger(1.9±0.6 vs 1.4±0.3 cm,P＜0.05),and the insulin level at 300 minutes(INS300)during the 5-hour oral glucose tolerance test(5 h OGTT)was significantly elevated(30.47±5.67 vs 9.67±3.32)μIU/mL,P＜0.01).Levels of blood tumor markers AFP,CEA,and CA724 were also increased(P＜0.05).2)Correlation analysis indicated that CP,CPGlu,DIA,INS300,AFP,CEA,and CA724 were positively correlated with malignant insulinoma during hypoglycemia.3)The ROC curve analysis suggested that the optimal cut-off points for distinguishing malignant from benign insulinomas were CP 2.49 ng/mL,CPGlu 1.31,DIA 1.85 cm,and INS300 20.22 μIU/mL,respectively.Conclusions In clinical practice,if an insulinoma patient has a CP level higher than 2.49 ng/mL and a tumor diameter larger than 1.9 cm during hypoglycemia,the possibility of malignant insulinoma should be considered,warranting further examinations and enhanced follow-up.Persistent elevation of AFP,CEA,and CA724 may indicate malignant insulinoma.

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[Objective]To introduce the clinical characteristics and experience of Professor GE Linyi(hereinafter referred to as Professor GE),a master of traditional Chinese medicine,in the treatment of spleen and stomach diseases with wind herbs at different levels.[Methods]Through the theoretical traceability,following up with teachers,it summarizes Professor GE's ideas and experiences in the skillful use of wind herbs for the differentiation and treatment of spleen and stomach diseases based on the theory of gasification,as well as the characteristics of her medication,and provides a medical case as evidence.[Results]Gasification is a fundamental activity of life,and abnormal gasification is an important cause of disease,In terms of the diagnosis and treatment ideas,Professor GE believes that"gasification failure"is the basic pathogenesis of spleen and stomach diseases.In clinical practice,Professor GE treats spleen and stomach diseases from"gasification",to regulate Qi movement and maintain the function of spleen ascending and stomach descending,and skillfully applies wind herbs to soothe the liver with wind,strengthen Qi with wind,dry dampness with wind,and search wind and dredge collaterals.The commonly used wind herbs are Bupleurum chinense,Saposhnikoviae Radix,Astragali Radix,Cimicifugae Rhizoma,Citri Sarcodactylis Fructus,Perillae Radix,Atractylodes Rhizome,Aesculi Rhizoma,Morus alba Linn.,Agastache rugosa,Amomum tsaoko,Magnolia officinalis,Eupatorium fortunei,Cynanchum paniculatum,Bombyx Batryticatus and herb strings,herb pairs.[Conclusion]Professor GE is good at syndrome differentiation in clinical practice,skillfully applies wind herbs to regulate Qi according to different levels in treating spleen and stomach diseases.The academic thought has distinct characteristics and remarkable curative effect,which is worthy of clinical reference and promotion.

Objective:To collect and analyze the quality control data of gastric cancer surgery in Jiangsu Province from 2020 to 2022,and study the role of publishing surgical quality control data in promoting the improvement of gastric cancer surgery of China. Methods:An online questionnaire was created and distributed to the members of Jiangsu Gastric Cancer Union(JSGCU).The questionnaire collected information including the basic situation of hospital,the diagnosis and treatment of early gastric cancer,advanced gastric cancer and metastatic gastric cancer,the digestive tract reconstruction,the surgical safety,the economic indicators,and so on. Results:The quality control data of gastric cancer surgery in Jiangsu Province from 2020 to 2022 were consistently collected and published.The data analysis results show that there was a gradual increase in the percent of patients with stage Ⅰ gastric cancer,reflecting the success efforts of early screening and diagnosis.Laparoscopic surgery showed a steady increase and became the mainstream approach for curative surgery of gastric cancer in Jiangsu Province.The percent of hospital with lymph node dissection≥30 was also increased.Different locations of gastric cancer exhibited specific patterns in the choice of anastomosis methods after curative surgery.The rate of grade 3 or higher complications in laparoscopic gastric cancer surgery was slightly lower than that in open surgery.For patients experiencing complications,their postoperative hospitalization duration and expenditure were significantly higher.Finally,there was a gradual increase in the proportion of hospital choosing to close the mesentery during gastric cancer surgery. Conclusion:The publication of the quality control data of gastric cancer surgery in Jiangsu Province has driven the improvement of gastric cancer surgery standards of China.

Objective:To select and obtain evidence on oral health management for dementia patients, and summarize the best evidence.Methods:The best clinical practices, guidelines, expert consensus, evidence summary, recommended practices, and systematic reviews on oral health management for patients with dementia and cognitive impairment were electronically retrieved from British Medical Journal Best Practice, Australia Joanna Briggs Institute Evidence-Based Health Care Center Database, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, Cochrane Library, PubMed, Alzheimer's Association, China Biomedical Database, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, WanFang Data and VIP and so on. The search period was from database establishment to October 31, 2023. Two to four researchers evaluated the quality of the included literature and extracted evidence from the literature that met the quality standards.Results:A total of 11 articles were included, including two guidelines, five evidence summaries, one recommended practice, and three systematic reviews. A total of 31 best pieces of evidence were summarized from eight aspects, including team work, personnel training, oral assessment, oral cleaning procedures, denture management, communication and behavior management, interventions for special oral problems, and health education.Conclusions:The oral health management of dementia patients has its particularity and the incidence of oral complications is high. It is necessary to strengthen the awareness and training of medical and nursing staff, pay attention to oral assessment, oral care, and communication skills, actively prevent and handle special oral problems, so as to improve the oral health of patients. In addition, it is recommended to evaluate patient cultural differences, clinical environment of the medical institution, patient willingness and so on before applying evidence in clinical practice, and then implement targeted evidence measures.