Yuejuwan is a classic formula widely used by doctors to relieve liver and depression， with precise clinical efficacy in traditional Chinese medicine （TCM）. The authors used bibliometric methods to collect and collate 495 ancient data related to Yuejuwan， and 105 valid data were screened out， involving 68 ancient Chinese medical books. After systematic verification of the origin of the formula of Yuejuwan， the main treatment symptoms， the principle of the formula， the composition of the drug， the dosage， the preparation method， the decoction method， and other information， the results showed that Yuejuwan originated from the Danxi Xinfa （《丹溪心法》） of the Yuan Dynasty by ZHU Zhenheng， and it is composed of five medicines， namely Atractylodis Rhizoma， Cyperi Rhizom， Chuanxiong Rhizoma， Massa Medicata Fermentata， and Gardeniae Fructus. In terms of drug base， Atractylodis Rhizoma， Cyperi Rhizom， Chuanxiong Rhizoma， and Gardeniae Fructus are in line with the records in the 2020 edition of Chinese Pharmacopoeia， and Massa Medicata Fermentata is used. The preparation method is as follows： Massa Medicata Fermentata and Gardeniae Fructus are fried， and Cyperi Rhizoma is roasted in vinegar. Chuanxiong Rhizoma is used in the raw form， and Atractylodis Rhizoma is prepared with rice swill. The formula can regulate Qi and relieve depression and broaden the middle and remove fullness. It is clinically used for the treatment of six types of depression syndromes， chest and diaphragm plumpness， abdominal distension and leg acid， acid swallowing and vomiting， eating and drinking disharmony， toothache， mouth and tongue sores， and other diseases. The most used dosage of the formula in the ancient records through the ages is converted into the modern dosage， namely 3.05 g Atractylodis Rhizoma， 3.05 g Cyperi Rhizoma， 3.05 g Chuanxiong Rhizoma， 3.05 g Massa Medicata Fermentata， and 3.05 g Gardeniae Fructus， and the daily dosage is 15.25 g. The converted dosage is similar to that recorded in the 2020 edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia. The formula is in pill form， and medicine should be taken with lukewarm boiled water after the meal. Through the excavation of the ancient literature related to Yuejuwan， the key information of the formula is identified， with a view to providing a more accurate reference for the clinical application of Yuejuwan and subsequent in-depth investigation.

Yuejuwan is a classic formula widely used by doctors to relieve liver and depression， with precise clinical efficacy in traditional Chinese medicine （TCM）. The authors used bibliometric methods to collect and collate 495 ancient data related to Yuejuwan， and 105 valid data were screened out， involving 68 ancient Chinese medical books. After systematic verification of the origin of the formula of Yuejuwan， the main treatment symptoms， the principle of the formula， the composition of the drug， the dosage， the preparation method， the decoction method， and other information， the results showed that Yuejuwan originated from the Danxi Xinfa （《丹溪心法》） of the Yuan Dynasty by ZHU Zhenheng， and it is composed of five medicines， namely Atractylodis Rhizoma， Cyperi Rhizom， Chuanxiong Rhizoma， Massa Medicata Fermentata， and Gardeniae Fructus. In terms of drug base， Atractylodis Rhizoma， Cyperi Rhizom， Chuanxiong Rhizoma， and Gardeniae Fructus are in line with the records in the 2020 edition of Chinese Pharmacopoeia， and Massa Medicata Fermentata is used. The preparation method is as follows： Massa Medicata Fermentata and Gardeniae Fructus are fried， and Cyperi Rhizoma is roasted in vinegar. Chuanxiong Rhizoma is used in the raw form， and Atractylodis Rhizoma is prepared with rice swill. The formula can regulate Qi and relieve depression and broaden the middle and remove fullness. It is clinically used for the treatment of six types of depression syndromes， chest and diaphragm plumpness， abdominal distension and leg acid， acid swallowing and vomiting， eating and drinking disharmony， toothache， mouth and tongue sores， and other diseases. The most used dosage of the formula in the ancient records through the ages is converted into the modern dosage， namely 3.05 g Atractylodis Rhizoma， 3.05 g Cyperi Rhizoma， 3.05 g Chuanxiong Rhizoma， 3.05 g Massa Medicata Fermentata， and 3.05 g Gardeniae Fructus， and the daily dosage is 15.25 g. The converted dosage is similar to that recorded in the 2020 edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia. The formula is in pill form， and medicine should be taken with lukewarm boiled water after the meal. Through the excavation of the ancient literature related to Yuejuwan， the key information of the formula is identified， with a view to providing a more accurate reference for the clinical application of Yuejuwan and subsequent in-depth investigation.

Immune checkpoint blockade therapy has demonstrated remarkable efficacy in treating various malignancies; however, its clinical application remains challenged by low response rates and immune-related adverse events. Immunoglobulin superfamily member 11 (IGSF11), an inhibitory immune checkpoint molecule, serves as a specific ligand for the V-domain immunoglobulin suppressor of T cell activation (VISTA). Through the IGSF11/VISTA axis, it suppresses T cell function and represents a promising novel target for cancer immunotherapy. IGSF11 is widely expressed across multiple tumor types, though its regulatory mechanisms vary depending on the malignancy. Studies have confirmed that blocking the IGSF11-VISTA interaction or specifically inhibiting IGSF11 exerts antitumor effects. While IGSF11 is closely associated with patient prognosis, its prognostic significance differs among cancer types. This review systematically summarizes the structural characteristics of IGSF11, its regulatory mechanisms, interaction with VISTA, and functional role within the tumor microenvironment.
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Humans ; Immunotherapy ; Neoplasms/metabolism* ; B7 Antigens/chemistry* ; Animals ; Molecular Targeted Therapy ; Tumor Microenvironment

Objective:To understand the contract renewal willingness and its influencing factors among rural order-oriented medical students in Shaanxi Province. M ethods This study employed an explanatory sequential mixed methods design to examine contract renewal patterns among rural order-oriented medical graduates. From February to July 2024, a questionnaire survey was conducted among rural order-oriented medical students who graduated from 2015 to 2023 in Shaanxi Province. The participants were first stratified into three strata based on their year of graduation and stage of service, and one-third of each stratum was randomly selected as the research subjects. Univariate and multivariate analysis methods were used to explore the influencing factors of their willingness to renew their service in rural areas. Secondly, qualitative research methods were employed to conduct thematic interviews with 36 targeted medical students on the influencing factors of their willingness to renew their service. Results:A total of 513 valid questionnaires were collected during the quantitative research phase, including 224 males and 289 females. Of these, 14 were from the 2015-2017 cohort, 247 from the 2018-2020 cohort, and 252 from the 2021-2023 cohort. The results showed that only 30.4%(156/513) of the orientation medical students were willing to practice in primary care after the period of service. Univariate analysis showed that there were six factors related to the willingness to renew the contract, the consistency of the source and implementation of the contract, the completion of the standardized training of residents, the satisfaction with primary work, professional identity, the ability of primary diagnosis and treatment, and the training system and the suitability of primary work. Multivariate analysis showed that the willingness to renew the contract was significantly higher in the students who had the same place of origin and the place of performance( OR=1.7, 95% CI: 1.1-2.6, P=0.022). The willingness to renew the contract was significantly higher among students who participated in the standardized residency training than those who completed the training( OR=2.0, 95% CI: 1.3-3.0, P=0.003), and students with a better fit between the training system and working in primary care were more likely to renew their contract( OR=4.1, 95% CI: 2.8-6.0, P<0.001). Four themes were extracted from the interview: subjective factors, objective environment, policy factors and other factors. Conclusions:The study shows that improving the consistency of the source of students and the implementation of the contract, strengthening the standardized training of residents, and optimizing the adaptation of the training system to the primary work are the key measures to improve the willingness of directional medical students to renew their contract at the primary level.

[Objective] To explore the clinical features of IgG4-related urinary diseases so as to provide reference for the diagnosis and treatment of such diseases. [Methods] The clinical data of 4 cases of IgG4-related urinary system diseases diagnosed and treated in Xijing Hospital of Air Force Medical University during Aug.2019 and Dec.2023 were retrospectively collected.Here, we report on the diagnosis and treatment of these patients, analysing their symptoms, serology, imaging and pathology as well as their treatment and outcomes. [Results] The patients included 2 male and 2 female.The lesions were involved with the retroperitoneum and urinary system.Three patients had symptoms of lumbar pain.The imaging manifestations were complex, including retroperitoneal mass involving urinary system organs in 2 cases, tabdense shadow of the right kidney in 1 case, and simple cystic mass of kidney in 1 case.Serum IgG4 value was not detected before surgery.All patients underwent radical surgical treatment.Postoperative pathology showed fibrous tissue hyperplasia with a large number of plasma cells, lymphocytes, a few neutrophil infiltrates, and lymphoid follicles and obliterated vasculitis in some specimens.The number of IgG4⁺ plasma cells was more than 10 in all tissues under high power microscope.After surgery, 3 patients had symptoms improved, and serum IgG4 value was within the normal range; 1 patient (patem 3) had elevated IgG4 value during follow-up, received subsequent hormone therapy, and the serum IgG 4 level remained stable. [Conclusion] The symptoms of IgG4-related diseases involving the urinary system are non-specific, and the imaging findings are various, easily confused with other diseases.Early detection of serum IgG4 and biopsy pathology can help clinicians make correct diagnosis in the early stage.

To improve the consistency of outcome documentation and address the potential for outcome reporting bias in clinical trials involving integrative Chinese and Western medicine (ICWM) for ulcerative colitis (UC), we aim to develop a customized core outcome set (COS) that incorporates input from various stakeholders. The study design of this COS has been informed by the Core Outcome Measures in Effectiveness Trials Initiative Handbook, with adherence to the guidelines from the Core Outcome Set-STAndards for Reporting statement and Core Outcome Set-STAndardised Protocol Items recommendations. Five groups of stakeholders will be invited to participate in the development of COS for clinical trials with ICWM for UC, including healthcare professionals, patients, COS developers, COS users, and methodologists. The process will involve five stages: (1) conducting a systematic review of outcomes reported in clinical trials and protocols to develop a list of potential outcome domains; (2) conducting semi-structured interviews to obtain important outcomes; (3) choosing the most important outcomes by conducting three-round Delphi surveys; (4) achieving a consensus in a face-to-face meeting to discuss the final COS; and (5) publication, dissemination and implementation of COS. Consequently, this specialized COS will be applicable to clinical trials involving both traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and ICWM interventions. Please cite this article as: Zhang X, Zhang L, Wang J, Lau CT, Wang N, Zhang X, Wang P, Li J, Han F, Bian Z. A protocol for developing, disseminating and implementing a core outcome set for clinical trials of integrative Chinese and Western medicine for ulcerative colitis. J Integr Med. 2025; 23(6):654-659.
Colitis, Ulcerative/therapy* ; Humans ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional ; Clinical Trials as Topic ; Integrative Medicine ; Research Design ; Outcome Assessment, Health Care ; Delphi Technique

Objective To explore the efficacy of low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation(rTMS)combined with virtual reality interactive robot training in improving upper limb function of patients with stroke.Methods From February to December 2023,92 patients in the hos-pital were randomly divided into control group(n=30),virtual reality group(n=31),and com-bined group(n=31).The control group received conventional rehabilitation therapy;the virtual re-ality group received conventional rehabilitation therapy and virtual reality interactive robot training for upper limb;the combined group received low-frequency rTMS on the therapeutic basis of the virtual reality group.Before treatment and 4 weeks after treatment,the Upper Extremity Fugl-Meyer Assess-ment(UFMA)score,the Functional Test for the Hemiplegic Upper Extremity-Hong Kong Version(FTHUE-HK)score,motor evoked potential(MEP)amplitude,cortical latency(CL)value,and the ratio of root mean square of myoelectricity(RMS)of wrist dorsiflexor muscles between the affect-ed and unaffected sides were compared among the three groups.Results Four weeks after treatment,the UFMA and FTHUE-HK scores of the three groups significantly improved compared with those before treatment,the UFMA and FTHUE-HK scores of the combined group were significantly higher than those of the control group and the virtual reality group,and the UFMA score of the virtual reality group was significantly higher than that of the control group(P＜0.05);the RMS ratios and MEP amplitudes of the three groups significantly increased compared with those before treatment,the RMS ratios and MEP amplitudes of the combined group were significantly higher than those of the control group and the virtual reality group,and the virtual reality group had higher values than the control group,with significant between-group differences(P＜0.05);the CL of the three groups significantly shortened compared with that before treatment,the CL of the combined group was significantly shorter than that of the control group and the virtual reality group,and the CL of the virtual reality group was significantly shorter than that of the control group(P＜0.05).Conclusion The rTMS assisted virtu-al reality interactive robot training can effectively improve upper limb function in stroke patients.

Objective To explore the mechanism of excessive mechanical stress regulated ferroptosis induced by Piezo1 channel in mouse chondrocytes.Methods The experiment was performed on mouse ATDC5 chondrocytes.siRNA-Piezo1 interference plasmid and Piezo1 overexpression plasmid were used to transfect chondrocytes,and mechanical stress stimulation was given.The control group,the mechanical stress stimulation group(MS group),the MS+siRNA-Piezo1 group(MS+sh group)and the MS+Piezo1 overexpression group(MS+OV group)were constructed,respectively.The cell viability,Fe2+,ROS levels,the expression of ferroptosis-related proteins SLC7A11 and GPX4,and the expression of Collagen Ⅱ,MMP-13,Aggrecan and p53 proteins were detected in each group.Results Compared with the control group,the cell viability was decreased in the MS group(P＜0.05).Levels of Fe2+,reactive oxygen species(ROS)and malondialdehyde(MDA)were increased(P＜0.05).Levels of reduced glutathione(GSH)and superoxide dismutase(SOD)were decreased(P＜0.05),and the mitochondrial ridge was decreased detected by transmission electron microscopy.Protein levels of SLC7A11,GPX4,Collagen Ⅱ and Aggrecan were decreased(P＜0.05),while protein levels of p53 and MMP-13 were increased(P＜0.05).Compared with the MS group,Fe2+,ROS and MDA levels were decreased in the MS+sh group(P＜0.05),GSH and SOD levels were increased(P＜0.05),and protein levels of SLC7A11,Collagen Ⅱ,GPX4 and Aggrecan were increased(P＜0.05).The protein levels of MMP-13 and p53 were decreased(P＜0.05).Compared with the MS group,cell viability was decreased(P＜0.05),Fe2+,ROS and MDA levels were increased(P＜0.05),GSH and SOD levels were decreased(P＜0.05),and protein levels of SLC7A11,Collagen Ⅱ,GPX4 and Aggrecan were decreased in the MS+OV group(P＜0.05).Levels of MMP-13 and p53 protein were increased(P＜0.05).Conclusion Excessive mechanical stress can induce chondrocyte ferroptosis and promote extracellular matrix degradation via Piezo1 channel protein.

Objective To observe the rehabilitation treatment effect of using a comprehensive quality control model based on ICF concept and PDCA cycle management mode to intervene in stroke recovery patients.Methods The time segmenta-tion method was employed for grouping.A total of 114 stroke patients admitted to the hospital from June 1,2022 to February 28,2023 were selected as the control group,and 109 patients admitted from March 1,2023 to November 1,2023 were chosen as the study group.There was no statistically significant difference in the clinical data of the two groups of patients before treatment.The control group received conventional rehabilitation treatment,while the study group implemented the rehabilitation treatment based on the ICF concept and the PDCA"big loop with small loops"cyclic management mode on the basis of the control group.The basic information of the two groups of patients was compared,and the rehabilitation effects of the patients were comprehensively e-valuated by using the Fugl-Meyer assessment of upper and lower limb functions(with a total of 100 indicators),the Functional Independence Measure(FIM)score of daily activity ability(including 13 motor quality of life indicators and 5 cognitive quality of life indicators),and the satisfaction evaluation.Results After treatment,the scores of upper and lower limb function assess-ment and daily activity ability in both groups were significantly higher than those before treatment.Among them,all the scores of the study group were significantly better than those of the control group(P＜0.01),and the satisfaction of the study group was also significantly improved compared with that of the control group(P＜0.05).Conclusion The comprehensive quality control model based on the ICF concept and the PDCA cycle can significantly improve the rehabilitation effects and patient satisfaction of stroke patients in the recovery period.

Objective To explore the mechanism of excessive mechanical stress regulated ferroptosis induced by Piezo1 channel in mouse chondrocytes.Methods The experiment was performed on mouse ATDC5 chondrocytes.siRNA-Piezo1 interference plasmid and Piezo1 overexpression plasmid were used to transfect chondrocytes,and mechanical stress stimulation was given.The control group,the mechanical stress stimulation group(MS group),the MS+siRNA-Piezo1 group(MS+sh group)and the MS+Piezo1 overexpression group(MS+OV group)were constructed,respectively.The cell viability,Fe2+,ROS levels,the expression of ferroptosis-related proteins SLC7A11 and GPX4,and the expression of Collagen Ⅱ,MMP-13,Aggrecan and p53 proteins were detected in each group.Results Compared with the control group,the cell viability was decreased in the MS group(P＜0.05).Levels of Fe2+,reactive oxygen species(ROS)and malondialdehyde(MDA)were increased(P＜0.05).Levels of reduced glutathione(GSH)and superoxide dismutase(SOD)were decreased(P＜0.05),and the mitochondrial ridge was decreased detected by transmission electron microscopy.Protein levels of SLC7A11,GPX4,Collagen Ⅱ and Aggrecan were decreased(P＜0.05),while protein levels of p53 and MMP-13 were increased(P＜0.05).Compared with the MS group,Fe2+,ROS and MDA levels were decreased in the MS+sh group(P＜0.05),GSH and SOD levels were increased(P＜0.05),and protein levels of SLC7A11,Collagen Ⅱ,GPX4 and Aggrecan were increased(P＜0.05).The protein levels of MMP-13 and p53 were decreased(P＜0.05).Compared with the MS group,cell viability was decreased(P＜0.05),Fe2+,ROS and MDA levels were increased(P＜0.05),GSH and SOD levels were decreased(P＜0.05),and protein levels of SLC7A11,Collagen Ⅱ,GPX4 and Aggrecan were decreased in the MS+OV group(P＜0.05).Levels of MMP-13 and p53 protein were increased(P＜0.05).Conclusion Excessive mechanical stress can induce chondrocyte ferroptosis and promote extracellular matrix degradation via Piezo1 channel protein.