1.New advances in the treatment of neonatal diabetes mellitus with sulfonylureas
Xiaoyan HU ; Jinbo XIANG ; Xiaoxia ZHU ; Zheng LI ; Tingting CAO ; Ting DING ; Ziran XU ; Jingbo LI ; Youjun YANG
China Pharmacy 2026;37(9):1236-1240
Neonatal diabetes mellitus (NDM) is a rare monogenic disorder primarily caused by insufficient insulin secretion resulting from mutations in the KCNJ11 and ABCC8 genes. Sulfonylureas, represented by glibenclamide, have become the standard therapy for this type of NDM by precisely closing the mutated ATP-sensitive potassium channels in pancreatic β cells, thereby restoring insulin secretion. Clinical studies confirm that sulfonylureas enable over 90% of patients to successfully transition from insulin to oral treatment, achieving long-term stable glycemic control and improving neurological outcomes to a certain extent. In terms of safety, severe hypoglycemia induced by sulfonylureas is relatively rare and gastrointestinal reactions are mild; moreover, sulfonylureas show good long-term tolerability, and have no adverse effects on child growth and development. In the future, by further refining the full-chain management pathway of “rapid genetic diagnosis-early intervention-specialized dosage forms-long-term follow-up”, the clinical application of sulfonylureas is expected to provide NDM patients with an optimized treatment regimen and maximize their health benefits.
2.Evaluation of public health governance capacity in Zhejiang Province
Haiyan LI ; Ting CHEN ; Chengyue LI ; Huihui HUANGFU ; Wei WANG ; Qunhong SHEN ; Chaoyang ZHANG ; Zheng CHEN ; Chuan PU ; Lingzhong XU ; Anning MA ; Zhaohui GONG ; Tianqiang XU ; Panshi WANG ; Hua WANG ; Chao HAO ; Zhi HU ; Peiwu SHI ; Mo HAO
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2026;38(2):153-158
ObjectiveTo systematically assess the public health governance capacity in Zhejiang Province, to conduct an in-depth analysis of its strengths and weaknesses, so as to provide scientific basis and strategic recommendations for further enhancement. MethodsA systematic collection of policy documents, public information reports, and research literature related to public health governance capacity in Zhejiang Province from 2002 to 2023 was conducted (encompassing a total of 1 263 policy documents, 138 pieces of information reports and 631 research articles). Based on the evaluation criteria suitable for public health systems previously developed by the research team, the basic status and magnitude of change in public health governance capacity in Zhejiang Province was evaluated. Additionally, normative gap analyses were employed to identify the strengths and weaknesses. ResultsZhejiang Province ranked 4th nationwide in terms of public health governance capacity with a score of 733.4 points (1 000.0-point maximum). The province has effectively implemented the principle of health first (scoring 698.5 points in the assessment of health-first strategy implementation) and attached sufficient importance to health-related goals (scoring 658.2 points in the scientific rationality of goal setting). However, the implementation of inter-departmental coordination and incentive mechanisms only scored 178.7 points, the feasibility of management and monitoring mechanisms scored even lower at only 144.0 points, and the coverage of incentive mechanisms scored 286.0 points. ConclusionZhejiang Province has effectively implemented its health first strategy and attached great importance to health targets, but still needs to strengthen cross-departmental coordination mechanisms and health-oriented incentives.
3.Effects of subanesthetic dose of esketamine on postoperative anxiety and recovery in patients undergoing laparo-scopic cholecystectomy
Zhangzhen ZHONG ; Xian ZHENG ; Ting XU ; Jie WANG ; Hui CAO ; Xinggen ZHOU ; Hui LI ; Jiacheng ZHAO ; Hui LIU ; Chao ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2026;37(2):204-209
OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of subanesthetic dose of esketamine on postoperative anxiety and recovery in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. METHODS A total of 200 patients scheduled for laparoscopic cholecystectomy at Suzhou Ninth Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University from January 2023 to December 2024 were randomly assigned to control group (n=100) and observation group (n=100). One minute before the initiation of anesthesia, patients in the control group received intravenous injections of Propofol emulsion injection, Sufentanil citrate injection, and Succinylcholine chloride injection. On this basis, patients in the observation group received an intravenous injection of Esketamine hydrochloride injection. The anxiety status of patients in both groups was compared, along with their general intraoperative conditions (including sufentanil dosage, duration of pneumoperitoneum, operative time, anesthesia time, and extubation time), postoperative recovery, incidence of adverse reactions, and the need for dezocine rescue analgesia. Heart rate and mean arterial pressure, entropy index (state entropy and response entropy), inflammatory marker levels [interleukin-6 (IL-6) and C-reactive protein (CRP)], numerical rating scale (NRS) for pain intensity were compared between the two groups at different time points. RESULTS No significant differences were found between the two groups in pneumoperitoneum duration, operative time, anesthesia time,extubation time, incidence of postoperative dry mouth, entropy index or length of stay in the post-anesthesia care unit (P>0.05). Compared with the control group, the observation group showed significantly lower postoperative STAI-S scores, reduced intraoperative sufentanil consumption, decreased incidence of postoperative nausea, vomiting, and shivering, the need for dezocine rescue analgesia, as well as lower plasma IL-6 and CRP levels at 24 h after surgery, and NRS (P<0.05). The heart rate and mean arterial pressure of patients in the observation group at the start of surgery, end of surgery, and during extubation were all significantly higher than those in the control group (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS Subanesthetic dose of esketamine can effectively alleviate postoperative anxiety, reduce intraoperative opioid consumption, suppress postoperative inflammatory response, relieve postoperative pain, and promote recovery in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
4.Current Status,Challenges,and Strategies of Basic Research on the Brain-Gut Interaction Theory for Spleen and Stomach Diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Ting CHEN ; Jinxia ZHU ; Xiaohua HOU ; Xiaoli ZHANG ; Lifei ZHENG ; Lei ZHANG ; Xinxin WANG ; Xuan LI ; Xudong TANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(5):517-522
The brain-gut interaction theory is a multidimensional integrative concept based on the brain-gut axis, involving neural, endocrine, and immune regulatory networks as well as the gut microbiota. Zang-fu organs (脏腑) theory in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) shows a high degree of consistency with the brain-gut interaction theory, and the core functions such as the spleen and stomach governing the ascending of the clear and descending of the turbid, the liver governing the free flow of qi, and the heart governing mental and emotional activities are closely associated with the multi-level regulatory mechanisms of the brain-gut axis. TCM therapy can modulate brain-gut interactions through multiple pathways in the treatment of spleen and stomach diseases, including the regulation of gastrointestinal hormone secretion, neurotransmitter levels, the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, immune homeostasis and inflammatory responses, as well as the gut microecology. However, current basic research on the brain-gut interaction theory in TCM for spleen and stomach diseases still faces several challenges, such as difficulties in integrating TCM spleen-stomach theory with modern pathophysiology, lack of innovation in research concepts, and limitations in research methodologies. It is therefore proposed that multidisciplinary collaboration, multi-omics technologies, and targeted research approaches should be adopted to provide more comprehensive methods for basic research on TCM spleen and stomach diseases, thereby promoting the in-depth development of brain-gut interaction theory.
5.Pathogenesis Evolution Characteristics and Intervention Strategies for Alternation Between Active and Remission Phases of Inflammatory Bowel Disease:Based on the Theory of "Grease-Turbidity-Heat Toxin"
Ting ZHENG ; Kaiyue HUANG ; Jiayan LI ; Fengyun WANG ; Xyudong TANG ; Lin LYU
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(15):1664-1668
Based on the theoretical framework of "grease-turbidity-heat toxin", this paper elucidates the patholo-gical evolution pattern underlying the alternation between active and remission phases of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is proposed that the active phase of IBD represents a progressive and explosive process characterized by internal accumulation of grease turbidity, constraint transforming into heat, and exuberant heat generating toxin. During the remission phase, the pathogenic process manifests as subsidence of heat toxin, depletion of qi and yin, latent retention of residual turbidity, and a state of coexistence between deficiency of healthy qi and lingering pathogenic factors. Accordingly, a staged therapeutic strategy with dynamic intervention and targeted modulation has been established. During the active phase, treatment follows the sequential principle of unblocking, clearing, and resolving pathogenic factors. In the early stage, the therapeutic approach focuses on regulating qi movement, fortifying the spleen, and resolving turbidity, using Tongxie Essential Formula (痛泻要方) and Shenling Baizhu Powder (参苓白术散) to regulate qi and fortify spleen. In the middle stage, the strategy emphasizes clearing heat, eliminating dampness, and dispersing pathogenic accumulation through downward and outward pathways, and Gegen Qinlian Decoction (葛根芩连汤) combined with Banxia Xiexin Decoction (半夏泻心汤) is used to clear and resolve damp-heat. In the late stage, treatment aims to resolve toxin, restrain sore, cool blood, and stabilize collaterals, using Baitouweng Decoction (白头翁汤), Shaoyao Decoction (芍药汤), and Xijiao Dihuang Decoction (犀角地黄汤) to eliminate toxins and cool blood. During the remission phase, the principle of reinforcing, consolidating, and penetrating is adopted to restore internal balance and clear the source, using Sishen Pills (四神丸) and Sijunzi Decoction (四君子汤) to reinforce healthy qi and venting pathogens.
6.Syndrome Differentiation and Treatment of Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome:Based on the Theory of "Zi Wu Liu Zhu (子午流注)"
Ting ZHENG ; Kaiyue HUANG ; Jiayan LI ; Fengyun WANG ; Xudong TANG ; Lin LYU
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(16):1728-1733
Based on the theory of Zi Wu Liu Zhu (子午流注, the ebb and flow of midnight and midday) and the clinical characteristics of diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) that its symptoms mainly occur during chou (丑) period (01:00—03:00), mao (卯) period (5:00—7:00), and si (巳) period (9:00—11:00), this paper proposes a temporal pathogenesis chain of "liver constraint during chou period, intestinal stagnation during mao period, and spleen deficiency during si period". Within this chain, liver constraint serves as the initiating factor, and intestinal stagnation manifests as the branch, while spleen deficiency constitutes the root of the disease. Accordingly, a chronotherapeutic principle of "soothing the liver, regulating the intestines, and fortifying the spleen" is proposed, establishing a corresponding time-based syndrome differentiation and treatment system. During chou period, the treatment should focus on soothing the liver to relieve constraint and calming the mind to tranquilize the spirit, thereby blocking the mechanism of liver constraint overacting on the spleen. During mao period, the focus is regulating qi to resolve dampness and harmonizing the intestine to alleviate the branch symptoms of morning abdominal pain and diarrhea. During si period, the suggested method is fortifying the spleen and supplementing qi to drain dampness and stop diarrhea, thereby restoring the pivot of spleen-stomach transportation and transformation. These methods are complemented by strategies to optimize medication compliance, thereby providing a new chronotherapeutic approach for clinical diagnosis and treatment of IBS-D.
7.Pathogenesis Evolution Characteristics and Intervention Strategies for Alternation Between Active and Remission Phases of Inflammatory Bowel Disease:Based on the Theory of "Grease-Turbidity-Heat Toxin"
Ting ZHENG ; Kaiyue HUANG ; Jiayan LI ; Fengyun WANG ; Xyudong TANG ; Lin LYU
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(15):1664-1668
Based on the theoretical framework of "grease-turbidity-heat toxin", this paper elucidates the patholo-gical evolution pattern underlying the alternation between active and remission phases of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is proposed that the active phase of IBD represents a progressive and explosive process characterized by internal accumulation of grease turbidity, constraint transforming into heat, and exuberant heat generating toxin. During the remission phase, the pathogenic process manifests as subsidence of heat toxin, depletion of qi and yin, latent retention of residual turbidity, and a state of coexistence between deficiency of healthy qi and lingering pathogenic factors. Accordingly, a staged therapeutic strategy with dynamic intervention and targeted modulation has been established. During the active phase, treatment follows the sequential principle of unblocking, clearing, and resolving pathogenic factors. In the early stage, the therapeutic approach focuses on regulating qi movement, fortifying the spleen, and resolving turbidity, using Tongxie Essential Formula (痛泻要方) and Shenling Baizhu Powder (参苓白术散) to regulate qi and fortify spleen. In the middle stage, the strategy emphasizes clearing heat, eliminating dampness, and dispersing pathogenic accumulation through downward and outward pathways, and Gegen Qinlian Decoction (葛根芩连汤) combined with Banxia Xiexin Decoction (半夏泻心汤) is used to clear and resolve damp-heat. In the late stage, treatment aims to resolve toxin, restrain sore, cool blood, and stabilize collaterals, using Baitouweng Decoction (白头翁汤), Shaoyao Decoction (芍药汤), and Xijiao Dihuang Decoction (犀角地黄汤) to eliminate toxins and cool blood. During the remission phase, the principle of reinforcing, consolidating, and penetrating is adopted to restore internal balance and clear the source, using Sishen Pills (四神丸) and Sijunzi Decoction (四君子汤) to reinforce healthy qi and venting pathogens.
8.Clinical efficacy of anterolateral thigh free fat flap transplantation with vascular anastomosis for reconstructing facial depressed scars
Heng LI ; Yuting DU ; Ting HE ; Jingxiang WANG ; Jinwang ZHENG ; Qingzhe LI ; Xuekang YANG
Chinese Journal of Burns 2025;41(7):665-672
Objective:To investigate the clinical efficacy of anterolateral thigh free fat flap (hereinafter referred to as fat flap) transplantation with vascular anastomosis for reconstructing facial depressed scars.Methods:This study was a retrospective observational study. Twelve patients (5 males and 7 females, aged 15-67 years) with facial depressed scars who met the inclusion criteria were treated at the First Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Medical University from June 2017 to September 2023. Before surgery, the patient and observer scar assessment scale (POSAS) was used to evaluate the facial scar condition of the patients. Scar depression area was measured ranging from 5 cm×4 cm to 14 cm×7 cm, with a depth from 6 to 12 mm. All cases were reconstructed with fat flaps. The harvested fat flaps ranged 6 cm×5 cm to 15 cm×8 cm in size, with vascular pedicle lengths ranging from 4 to 7 cm. Intraoperatively, the number of perforator vessels observed was as follows: 1 perforator in 2 cases, 2 perforators in 7 cases, and 3 perforators in 3 cases. Fat flaps were transplanted to the recipient sites, with the main trunks of its perforator vessels and accompanying veins anastomosed to the recipient arteries and veins. Donor site wounds were closed primarily. Postoperatively, the survival of fat flap, vascular crisis, and the healing of donor site incision were observed. During follow-up, the facial contour was observed, the long-term reintervention at recipient sites was recorded, and the scars formed at both donor and recipient incisions were observed. The function of donor limb was assessed. At the last follow-up, the scar condition at recipient site was evaluated using the two subscales of POSAS (the observer scale and the patient self-rating scale), respectively.Results:One patient developed a mild hematoma due to bleeding within 24 hours after surgery. After timely removal of the hematoma and enhanced drainage, the fat flap survived. The fat flaps of the other patients survived completely with no vascular crisis occurred. The donor site incision of 1 patient developed infection 7 days after surgery and healed after timely dressing changes, while the donor site incisions of the remaining patients all healed smoothly. During the follow-up of 6-26 months, significant improvement in facial symmetry was observed in all patients, with natural fullness achieved. Autologous microlipofilling was performed in 2 patients at 6 months and 10 months postoperatively, respectively. Local liposuction contouring was conducted in 1 patient at 12 months postoperatively. The scars at the donor and recipient sites were mild. No functional impairment at donor sites was recorded, and the motor and sensory functions of the affected limbs were normal. At the last follow-up, the observer scale assessment showed that the scores for vascularity, thickness, roughness, pliability, pigmentation, and overall assessment of the scars in the recipient areas were 2.1±0.5, 1.9±0.7, 3.0±0.7, 2.1±1.2, 3.8±1.1, and 2.8±0.5, respectively, which were significantly lower than 4.2±0.9, 5.1±1.0, 4.2±1.5, 4.6±1.4, 4.8±1.2, and 5.2±1.0 before surgery (with t values of 7.24, 11.70, 4.31, 9.57, 4.17, and 9.30, respectively, P<0.05). The patient self-rating scale assessment showed that the scores for pain, pruritus, color, stiffness, irregularity, thickness, and overall satisfaction of the scars in the recipient areas were 1.3±0.5, 1.3±0.4, 1.9±1.0, 2.3±1.1, 1.8±0.8, 1.9±0.8, and 1.9±0.7, respectively, which were significantly lower than 2.9±1.0, 2.6±0.9, 4.2±1.5, 5.3±2.0, 4.0±1.2, 4.6±1.3, and 4.8±1.4 before surgery (with t values of 6.09, 5.20, 8.07, 9.17, 8.00, 8.60, and 8.81, respectively, P<0.05). Conclusions:Transplantation of the fat flaps with vascular anastomosis can safely and effectively reconstruct facial depressed scars, and significantly improve the aesthetic contour and scar-related symptoms. This technique yields stable long-term outcomes with high patient satisfaction, demonstrating high value of clinical application.
9.Development and validation of the Academic Parental Autonomy Support Scale for children aged 6-10 years
Jiaxin ZHENG ; Li XU ; Ting ZHANG
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2025;39(12):1055-1061
Objective:To develop the Academic Parental Autonomy Support Scale(APASS)for children aged 6-10 years and to examine its validity and reliability.Methods:Based on literature review and expert consul-tation,the theoretical framework and initial items of the APASS were developed.A total of 679 participants were randomly assigned to two subsamples.Sample 1(n=341)for exploratory factor analysis,and sample 2(n=338)for confirmatory factor analysis and convergent validity analysis.The full samples were used for item analysis and internal consistency reliability tests.Fifty-nine participants completed a retest after a 4-week interval.The Parent Au-tonomy Support Scale(PASS)and Parenting Styles and Dimensions Questionnaire(PSDQ)were used to test the criterion validity.Results:The APASS contained 12 items loading onto 4 factors,namely emotional support,transfer of responsibility,cognitive support,and learning rules-explaining 68.9%of the total variance.Confirmatory factor analysis indicated a good fit for the four-factor model(x2/df=1.58,CFI=0.99,TLI=0.98,RMSEA=0.04,SRMR=0.03).The total and subscale scores of APASS significantly correlated with the scores of PASS and PS-DQ.The Cronbach's α coefficients of the total scale and each factor ranged from 0.72 to 0.89,and the test-retest reliabilities ranged from 0.74 to 0.86.Conclusion:The Academic Parental Autonomy Support Scale is a reliable and valid tool for assessing parental autonomy support in academic scenarios among children aged 6 to 10 years.
10.Expression of TRM cells in the lesions of imiquimod-induced models of psoriasis in mice
Yuchan ZHOU ; Rongchang ZHENG ; Huarun LI ; Jinping HUANG ; Si QIN ; Ting LI ; Zhenyu LU ; Sihui LI ; Xianwen LI ; Mu-jin LI ; Ju WEN
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(9):1327-1331
Objective To investigate the effect of tissue-resident memory T cells(TRM)on imiquimod-induced psoriatic-like skin lesions in mice,and to elucidate the underlying mechanisms of TRM involvement in this process.Methods Forty female BALB/c mice were procured and randomly allocated into four groups:ten in the blank control group,and thirty for the establishment of a psoriasis mouse model.Following successful modeling,the thirty mice were further randomized into three groups:the model control group,the methotrexate-treated group,and the imiquimod-treated group,with ten mice in each group.Mice in the blank control group and model control group were uniformly treated with Vaseline for intervention.The methotrexate group and the imiquimod group were treated with 62.5mg of 5%imiquimod cream.The methotrexate group was administered by gavage at a dose of 1 mg/kg,and the gavage volume of each group was 10 mL/kg.The model control group,blank group and imiquimod group were gavaged with the same volume of normal saline.Treatment was conducted over six consecutive days.Subsequently,comparisons were made across groups regarding the psoriasis area and severity index(PASI),histopathological findings,inflammatory cytokine levels,and TRM cell levels.Results(1)The imiquimod group exhibited signifi-cantly lower scores for erythema(2.54±0.32),skin thickening(2.59±0.25),and scaling(2.52±0.29)compared to the methotrexate group,model control group,and blank control group(P<0.05).Additionally,the methotrexate group demonstrated reduced scores for erythema,skin thickening,and scaling compared to the model control group(P<0.05).(2)Hematoxylin-eosin(HE)staining revealed that the epidermis in the methotrexate group became thin-ner,with fewer parakeratotic cells and increased hair follicles.Conversely,the imiquimod group displayed abnor-mal cell morphology and relatively thicker white skin after modeling.(3)The imiquimod group showed significantly lower levels of TNF-α(51.63±4.39 pg/mL),IL-1β(35.53±4.15 pg/mL),IFN-γ(23.43±3.41 pg/mL),and IL-23(15.24±2.95 pg/mL)compared to the methotrexate and model control groups(P<0.05).Similarly,the methotrexate group exhibited reduced levels of TNF-α,IL-1β,IFN-γ,and IL-23 compared to the model control group(P<0.05).(4)The imiquimod group had significantly lower levels of CD8+CD103+cells(15.39±2.31)than the methotrexate and model control groups(P<0.05).Furthermore,the methotrexate group demonstrated lower levels of CD8+CD103+cells compared to the model control group(P<0.05).Conclusion Miquimod induces heavier skin lesions,faster response,and more epidermal thickening in psoriasis like mice.CD8+CD103+TRM cells and inflammatory factors may be involved in the recurrence of psoriasis.

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