1.Effect of Yang-Reinforcing and Blood-Activating Therapy on the Long-Term Prognosis for Dilated Cardio-myopathy Patients with Yang Deficiency and Blood Stasis Syndrome:A Retrospective Cohort Study
Shiyi TAO ; Jun LI ; Lintong YU ; Ji WU ; Yuqing TAN ; Xiao XIA ; Fuyuan ZHANG ; Tiantian XUE ; Xuanchun HUANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(1):53-59
ObjectiveTo evaluate the impact of yang-reinforcing and blood-activating therapy on the long-term prognosis for patients with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) of yang deficiency and blood stasis syndrome. MethodsA retrospective cohort study was conducted involving 371 DCM patients with yang deficiency and blood stasis syndrome. The yang-reinforcing and blood-activating therapy was defined as the exposure factor. Patients were categorized into exposure group (186 cases) and non-exposure group (185 cases) according to whether they received yang-reinforcing and blood-activating therapy combined with conventional western medicine for 6 months or longer. The follow-up period was set at 48 months, and the Kaplan-Meier survival analysis was used to assess the cumulative incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in both groups. Cox regression analysis was used to explore the impact of yang-reinforcing and blood-activating therapy on the risk of MACE, and subgroup analysis was performed. Changes in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndrome score, left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), left ventricular fractional shortening (LVFS), left ventricular end-diastolic diameter (LVEDD), and Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire (MLHFQ) score were compared between groups at the time of first combined use of yang-reinforcing and blood-activating therapy (before treatment) and 1 year after receiving the therapy (after treatment). ResultsMACE occurred in 31 cases (16.67%) in the exposure group and 47 cases (25.41%) in the non-exposure group. The cumulative incidence of MACE in the exposure group was significantly lower than that in the non-exposure group [HR=0.559, 95%CI(0.361,0.895), P=0.014]. Cox regression analysis showed that yang-reinforcing and blood-activating therapy was an independent factor for reducing the risk of MACE in DCM patients [HR=0.623, 95%CI(0.396,0.980), P=0.041], and consistent results were observed in different subgroups. Compared with pre-treatment, the exposure group showed decreased TCM syndrome score and MLHFQ score, reduced LVEDD, and increased LVEF and LVFS after treatment (P<0.05); in the non-exposure group, TCM syndrome score decreased, LVEF and LVFS increased, and LVEDD reduced after treatment (P<0.05). After treatment, the exposure group had higher LVEF and LVFS, smaller LVEDD, and lower TCM syndrome score and MLHFQ score compared with the non-exposure group (P<0.05). ConclusionCombining yang-reinforcing and blood-activating therapy with conventional western medicine can reduce the risk of MACE in DCM patients with yang deficiency and blood stasis syndrome, meanwhile improving their clinical symptoms, cardiac function, and quality of life.
2.Epidemiological characteristics of gastric cancer in China and worldwide
Weiyan YU ; Xue LI ; Juan ZHU ; Yumeng DING ; Huanqing TAO ; Lingbin DU
Chinese Journal of Oncology 2025;47(6):468-476
Objective:To analyze the epidemiological patterns and temporal trends of gastric cancer incidence and mortality in China and globally, and to formulate evidence-based prevention strategies.Methods:Based on the GLOBOCAN 2022 database, we evaluated gastric cancer incidence and mortality patterns stratified by sex, age group, geographic region and human development index (HDI). Simple linear regression and Spearman's correlation analysis assessed associations between HDI and age-standardized incidence rate (ASIR) or age-standardized mortality rates (ASMR). Temporal trends from 2002 to 2020 were described in selected regions, and projections of global gastric cancer burden by 2050 were estimated.Results:In 2022, there were estimated 969 000 new gastric cases and 660 000 deaths worldwide. The burden was higher in men than in women, with incidence peaking at ages 65-69 and mortality at 70-74. ASIR was weakly correlated with HDI ( r=0.261, P<0.001), while no significant association was found between HDI and ASMR ( r=-0.005, P=0.947). China accounted for 359 000 new cases and 260 000 deaths, representing 37.0% and 39.4% of the global totals, respectively. Both ASIR (13.7/10 5) and ASMR (9.4/10 5) in China exceeded the global averages (9.2/10 5 and 6.1/10 5, respectively). Although the overall global burden is decreasing, absolute case numbers are projected to increase by 84.1% (1.78 million cases) and deaths by 91.2% (1.26 million cases) by 2050. High-HDI regions will bear greater absolute burdens, whereas low-HDI regions face steeper relative increases. In China, new cases and deaths are projected to reach 607 000 and 504 000 by 2050, rising by 69.1% and 93.8%, respectively. Conclusions:Despite a declining global trend, the burden of gastric cancer remains substantial, with notable disparities across regions, sex and age groups. Targeted strategies are urgently needed, particularly in East Asia, among males, and older populations, to mitigate the future burden.
3.Application and clinical outcomes of transperineal multi-modal image-fusion targeted prostate biopsy in a day-surgery model
Hong WANG ; Yifang TAO ; Feng LI ; Xu ZHAO ; Fang LIU ; Tingting ZHAO ; Jiaying YU ; Li XUE
Chinese Journal of Urology 2025;46(10):769-773
Objective:To explore the feasibility and clinical outcomes of transperineal prostate multimodal image fusion-targeted biopsy under the day surgery model.Methods:Clinical data of 258 patients who underwent transperineal prostate biopsy at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University between December 2022 and June 2024 were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were divided into two groups,and the experimental group( n = 141)underwent transperineal prostate multi-modal image-fusion targeted biopsy in the day-surgery mode,with age of(70.0 ± 8.8)years,median prostate-specific antigen(PSA)level of 11.10(7.63?17.06)ng/ml,and median Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System(PI-RADS)score of 4(3,5). The control group( n = 117)underwent traditional transperineal systematic biopsy,with age of(69.3 ± 7.4)years,median PSA of 25.20(16.18-54.40)ng/ml,and median PI-RADS score of 4(3,5). The experimental group was given the day surgery mode:preoperatively,multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging(mpMRI)of the prostate was multimodally fused with ultrasound images,the location of target lesions in the prostate was manually mapped,and a targeted biopsy plan was developed. Intraoperatively,under ultrasound guidance,precise puncture was performed at the lesion sites,followed by systematic biopsy. After the operation,the patients were observed for 4-6 hours,and could be discharged if there were no obvious abnormalities,with the total hospitalization time within 24 hours. For the control group,the conventional biopsy mode was used. Intraoperatively,under ultrasound guidance,the standard 12-core transperineal systematic biopsy protocol was adopted,and sampling was conducted according to the anatomical regions of the prostate(base,midportion,apex,transition zone,and peripheral zone)to cover the entire gland. Patients in this group required routine hospitalization,with a hospital stay of 3-5 days. Operative time,intraoperative pain Numerical Rating Scale(NRS)score,complications within one week postoperatively,treatment costs,overall prostate cancer detection rate,and clinically significant prostate cancer(csPCa,defined as Gleason score ≥ 7 or pathological stage ≥ T 2b)detection rate were compared between the two groups. Results:All procedures were successfully completed without special incidents. The operative time was(13.49 ± 2.00)min in the experimental group and(13.05 ± 2.89)min in the control group,showing no significant difference( P > 0.05). The intraoperative pain NRS scores were(3.01 ± 1.17)and(3.10 ± 1.25)in the experimental and control groups,respectively,with no significant difference( P > 0.05). Pathological examination revealed that the overall prostate cancer detection rates were 46.8%(66/141)in the experimental group and 42.7%(50/117)in the control group,while the csPCa detection rates were 35.5%(50/141)and 31.6%(37/117),respectively. The differences were not statistically significant( P > 0.05). The complication rate was 6.4%(9/141)in the experimental group(including 2 cases of acute urinary retention,3 hematuria,3 fever,and 1 sepsis)and 6.0%(7/117)in the control group(including 3 acute urinary retention,1 hematuria,2 fever,and 1 sepsis),with no significant difference( P > 0.05). All complications improved after symptomatic treatment. The treatment costs were(4 063.25 ± 67.26)yuan in the experimental group and(5 185.14 ± 469.15)yuan in the control group,demonstrating a statistically significant difference( P < 0.05). Conclusions:Transperineal prostate multimodal image fusion-targeted biopsy can be safely performed under the day surgery model,offering advantages including a relatively high detection rate for csPCa,low complication rate,and better cost-effectiveness.
4.Study on the morphology of the mandibular basal bone and dental arch of skeletal Class Ⅱ malocclusion
Yu BAI ; Meng GAO ; Dongmei LIU ; Tao WANG ; Xue FENG
STOMATOLOGY 2025;45(6):436-439
Objective To study the relationship between the mandibular bone arch and the dental arch in patients with skeletal Class Ⅱ malocclusion and compare it with the Class Imalocclusion by establishing a 3D digital model.Methods A total of 25 cases with skeletal Class Ⅱ malocclusion and 25 cases with skeletal Class Ⅰ normal occlusion were selected.The mandibular model was scanned and a three-dimensional digital model was set up.After the determination of the WALA ridge and the FA point,the reference plane and coordinate system was established.Four degree polynomial curve fitting was performed with WALA ridge and FA point coordinates to re-present the corresponding basal and dental arch curves.The width difference between the basal arch curve and the dental arch curve was measured and calculated at 3 mm,10 mm,and 18 mm away from the horizontal axis of the coordinate.The differences of basal bone and dental arch width between skeletal Class Ⅱ and skeletal Class Ⅰ malocclusion was compared.Results The width differences be-tween the arch and the dental arch in the anterior,middle and posterior mandibular segments of skeletal Class Ⅱ patients were-1.58 mm,1.80 mm and 3.80 mm,respectively.The width differences between the arch and the dental arch in the anterior,middle and pos-terior mandibular segments of skeletal Class Ⅰ patients were 2.08 mm,2.92 mm and 4.24 mm,respectively.There was a significant difference between skeletal Class Ⅱ and skeletal Class Ⅰ in the anterior and middle segments(P<0.05),but no significant difference in the posterior segment(P>0.05).Conclusion In skeletal Class Ⅰ patients,the width of the basal bone is larger than that of the dental arch,and the dental arch was located medial to the basal bone.In skeletal Class Ⅱ patients,the width of the anterior arch is larger than the width of the basal bone,that is,the dental arch is located outside the basal bone.The width difference of the basal arch in skeletal Class Ⅱ is smaller than that in skeletal Class Ⅰ.
5.One case of elderly pregnant women with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction was treated
Tao LI ; Gui-xia WEI ; Zhen-ye CHENG ; Jun-jie ZHANG ; Li YU ; Yuan-yuan SONG ; Xue-xiang LI
Chinese Journal of Interventional Cardiology 2025;33(7):412-417
Patients with advanced pregnancy complicated by acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction are relatively rare both domestically and internationally,and there are currently no relevant guidelines to guide clinical treatment.In this case,a 39-year-old pregnant woman was admitted to the hospital with sudden chest pain,and the electrocardiogram showed extensive anterior ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction.Coronary angiography showed subtotal subtotal occlusion of the proximal left anterior descending artery.Reperfusion and revascularization were given,and the blood flow grade of the trial of thrombolytic in myocardial infarction was restored.Complete intravascular ultrasonography to determine the cause of occlusion due to spontaneous hematoma of the left anterior descending artery.After the operation,a reasonable antiplatelet and anticoagulant treatment regimen was selected according to the coronary artery lesion,and the pregnancy was terminated at the appropriate time,and 1 live male baby was successfully delivered.Maternal and fetal health was followed up after 1、3 and 6 months.Through the experience and summary of the treatment process,combined with the literature,the pathogenesis of this disease is discussed,and the strategy of revascularization,the selection of antithrombotic drugs and the timing of pregnancy termination are discussed in depth for clinical reference.
6.Discriminating Tumor Deposits From Metastatic Lymph Nodes in Rectal Cancer: A Pilot Study Utilizing Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced MRI
Xue-han WU ; Yu-tao QUE ; Xin-yue YANG ; Zi-qiang WEN ; Yu-ru MA ; Zhi-wen ZHANG ; Quan-meng LIU ; Wen-jie FAN ; Li DING ; Yue-jiao LANG ; Yun-zhu WU ; Jian-peng YUAN ; Shen-ping YU ; Yi-yan LIU ; Yan CHEN
Korean Journal of Radiology 2025;26(5):400-410
Objective:
To evaluate the feasibility of dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI (DCE-MRI) in differentiating tumor deposits (TDs) from metastatic lymph nodes (MLNs) in rectal cancer.
Materials and Methods:
A retrospective analysis was conducted on 70 patients with rectal cancer, including 168 lesions (70 TDs and 98 MLNs confirmed by histopathology), who underwent pretreatment MRI and subsequent surgery between March 2019 and December 2022. The morphological characteristics of TDs and MLNs, along with quantitative parameters derived from DCE-MRI (K trans , kep, and v e) and DWI (ADCmin, ADCmax, and ADCmean), were analyzed and compared between the two groups.Multivariable binary logistic regression and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analyses were performed to assess the diagnostic performance of significant individual quantitative parameters and combined parameters in distinguishing TDs from MLNs.
Results:
All morphological features, including size, shape, border, and signal intensity, as well as all DCE-MRI parameters showed significant differences between TDs and MLNs (all P < 0.05). However, ADC values did not demonstrate significant differences (all P > 0.05). Among the single quantitative parameters, v e had the highest diagnostic accuracy, with an area under the ROC curve (AUC) of 0.772 for distinguishing TDs from MLNs. A multivariable logistic regression model incorporating short axis, border, v e, and ADC mean improved diagnostic performance, achieving an AUC of 0.833 (P = 0.027).
Conclusion
The combination of morphological features, DCE-MRI parameters, and ADC values can effectively aid in the preoperative differentiation of TDs from MLNs in rectal cancer.
7.Discriminating Tumor Deposits From Metastatic Lymph Nodes in Rectal Cancer: A Pilot Study Utilizing Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced MRI
Xue-han WU ; Yu-tao QUE ; Xin-yue YANG ; Zi-qiang WEN ; Yu-ru MA ; Zhi-wen ZHANG ; Quan-meng LIU ; Wen-jie FAN ; Li DING ; Yue-jiao LANG ; Yun-zhu WU ; Jian-peng YUAN ; Shen-ping YU ; Yi-yan LIU ; Yan CHEN
Korean Journal of Radiology 2025;26(5):400-410
Objective:
To evaluate the feasibility of dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI (DCE-MRI) in differentiating tumor deposits (TDs) from metastatic lymph nodes (MLNs) in rectal cancer.
Materials and Methods:
A retrospective analysis was conducted on 70 patients with rectal cancer, including 168 lesions (70 TDs and 98 MLNs confirmed by histopathology), who underwent pretreatment MRI and subsequent surgery between March 2019 and December 2022. The morphological characteristics of TDs and MLNs, along with quantitative parameters derived from DCE-MRI (K trans , kep, and v e) and DWI (ADCmin, ADCmax, and ADCmean), were analyzed and compared between the two groups.Multivariable binary logistic regression and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analyses were performed to assess the diagnostic performance of significant individual quantitative parameters and combined parameters in distinguishing TDs from MLNs.
Results:
All morphological features, including size, shape, border, and signal intensity, as well as all DCE-MRI parameters showed significant differences between TDs and MLNs (all P < 0.05). However, ADC values did not demonstrate significant differences (all P > 0.05). Among the single quantitative parameters, v e had the highest diagnostic accuracy, with an area under the ROC curve (AUC) of 0.772 for distinguishing TDs from MLNs. A multivariable logistic regression model incorporating short axis, border, v e, and ADC mean improved diagnostic performance, achieving an AUC of 0.833 (P = 0.027).
Conclusion
The combination of morphological features, DCE-MRI parameters, and ADC values can effectively aid in the preoperative differentiation of TDs from MLNs in rectal cancer.
8.Role of GLUT1-dependent glycolysis in attenuation of oxygen-glucose deprivation-reoxygenation injury by dexmedetomidine in HK-2 cells
Wei DING ; Wen-hui TAO ; Yu-le WU ; Jian-xiao WU ; Jing-yi GUO ; Li-fang XIE ; Bing-qian FAN ; Xue-song GU ; Yang LI ; Xian-wen HU
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(3):444-450
Aim To evaluate the role of the glucose transporter protein 1(GLUT1)-dependent glycolytic in the attenuation of oxygen-glucose deprivation-reoxygen-ation(OGD/R)injury in HK-2 cells by dexmedetomi-dine(Dex).Methods C57/BL6 mice were random-ly divided into three groups(n=6),namely,sham operation group(Sham group),renal ischemia reper-fusion group(I/R group)and Dex group(I/R+Dex group).Serum creatinine(Cr)and urea nitrogen(BUN)were measured,while the levels of key glyco-lytic enzymes HK2,PFKFB3 and GLUT1 were meas-ured.HK-2 cells were cultured and randomised into seven groups(n=6),which was treated with OGD/R,overexpression or interference with GLUT1,Dex and glycolysis inhibitor 2-DG.CCK-8 and LDH activi-ty were used to detect cellular damage.Glycolysis lev-els were detected by lactate and ECAR.The inflamma-tory level was reflected by qRT-PCR for IL-6 and TNF-α.qRT-PCR and Western blot were performed to de-tect the levels of GLUT1,HK2,and PFKFB3.Results Dex significantly ameliorated kidney injury and HK-2 cell injury(P<0.05).Dex inhibited the OGD/R-induced rise in lactate and extracellular acidification rate(ECAR),as evidenced by suppression of the ex-pression of GLUT1,HK2 and PFKFB3(P<0.05).In vitro experiments showed that GLUT1 knockdown sig-nificantly improved OGD/R-induced cellular damage.Lactate,ECAR,glycolysis-related mRNAs and pro-teins were inhibited by GLUT1 knockdown(P<0.05).Significantly,there were no significant differ-ences in above indexes after Dex treatment based on GLUT1 knockdown.Overexpression of GLUT1 abroga-ted the protective effects of Dex,while reversing the inhibitory effects of Dex on the expression of GLUT1,HK2,and PFKFB3(P<0.05).Conclusions Dexmedetomidine attenuates OGD/R induced injury in HK-2 cells by inhibiting GLUT1-dependent glycolysis.
9.Effects of high-fat diet intake on pharmacokinetics of rabeprazole sodium enteric-coated tablets in healthy Chinese subjects
Cai-hui GUO ; Yu-fang XU ; Cong-yang DING ; Guang-tao HAO ; Hao-jing SONG ; Xue SUN ; Zhan-jun DONG ; Wan-jun BAI
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2025;41(2):225-229
Objective To evaluate the effects of fasting and high-fat diet on the pharmacokinetics of rabeprazole sodium enteric-coated tablets in healthy Chinese subjects.Methods A single-center,randomized,open,two-agent,two-sequence,four-cycle,fully repeated crossover,single-dose trial design was used in this study,healthy subjects were assigned to receive single dose of rabeprazole sodium enteric-coated tablets 0.1 g in either fasting or high-fat diet state,and blood samples were taken at different time points,respectively.The concentrations of rabeprazole sodium enteric-coated in plasma were determined by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry(LC-MS/MS),the model method of the non-compartmental was used to calculate the pharmacokinetic parameters by Phoenix WinNonlin 8.2.Results The main pharmacokinetic parameters of rabeprazole sodium enteric-coated tablets in fasting state and high-fat diet state were as follows:Cmax were(339.63±156.47)and(318.86±132.13)ng·mL-1;t1/2 were(2.34±0.68)and(3.60±2.40)h;AUC0_t were(556.62±251.65)and(528.50±201.78)ng·mL-1·h;AUC0-∞ were(563.39±255.69)and(535.15±203.24)ng·mL-1·h;tmax were 3.65 and 6.99 h.After high-fat diet,the Cmax and AUC of rapeprazole sodium after high-fat and high-calorie diet decreased,Cmax decreased by 6.12%,AUC0-t decreased by 5.05%,AUC0-∞ decreased by 5.01%,andtmaxwas delayed by about 3.34 h.Cmax,AUC0-t and AUC0-∞ 90%confidence interval were 73.13%-115.10%,83.22%-112.28%and 83.40%-112.13%,respectively.Neither was between 85.00%-125.00%.Conclusion High-fat diet affects the absorption rate and degree of rabeprazole sodium enteric-coated,so it is suitable to be administered on an empty stomach.
10.Integrating network pharmacology and machine learning to analyze the multi-target molecular mechanism of compound Huangbai liquid in promoting wound healing of perianal abscess
Weichao YUAN ; Chengwen XUE ; Tao WANG ; Linghui YU ; Lixia ZHU
Journal of Shenyang Medical College 2025;27(4):350-358
Objective:To investigate the key targets and mechanisms of compound Huangbai liquid in promoting wound healing of perianal abscess using network pharmacology and machine learning.Methods:Active components of compound Huangbai liquid and their target genes were screened and corrected using the TCMSP and HERB databases.Target genes related to wound healing were collected from the GeneCard and GEO databases.Common targets were identified using SangerBox online tool,followed by KEGG and GO enrichment analyses to explore potential biological functions.A PPI network was constructed to analyze core gene interactions,and immune cell infiltration was evaluated using the CIBERSORT algorithm.Key genes were screened using machine learning methods such as Boruta,random forest,XGBoost,and SVM-RFE.Finally,the binding affinity between active components and target genes was validated using AutoDock Vina.Results:Four key target genes(CYP19A1,IL10RA,ALOXE3,EGFR)were significantly correlated with components such as quercetin and berberine.These genes were involved in PI3K-Akt signaling pathway,and closely related to immune response and cell proliferation.The PPI network showed that these genes played important roles in angiogenesis and cell adhesion.Immune infiltration analysis showed that key genes were strongly correlated with immune cells such as macrophages.Conclusion:Compound Huangbai liquid may promote wound healing in perianal abscess by regulating multiple biological pathways and immune responses.

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