1.Research on dynamic monitoring of drug consumption based on seasonal Mann-Kendall trend test
Ziheng YU ; Chen CHEN ; Xiangyu YANG ; Lulu LI ; Shaohui ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2026;37(3):377-382
OBJECTIVE To investigate a dynamic monitoring of drug consumption (DMDC) model based on the seasonal Mann-Kendall trend test, aiming to provide scientific evidence for the efficient and macroscopic monitoring of drug use. METHODS A monitoring list of key outpatient drugs was established based on the top 20% of drugs ranked by sales volume in the outpatient pharmacy in October 2024. A DMDC model based on the Mann-Kendall trend test was constructed using the monthly usage data of key outpatient drugs from November 2021 to October 2024, aiming to eliminate the impact of seasonal fluctuations and analyze the temporal trends in drug consumption. Taking mucolytic expectorants, triazole derivatives for dermatophytosis, and single-agent hydroxymethylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitors as examples, the monitoring effectiveness of the DMDC model was demonstrated, and its performance was compared with that achieved by the traditional sequential growth rate ranking method. RESULTS A total of 215 drug varieties were included in the monitoring list, and DMDC models were successfully established for all of them. Among these, 119 showed a significant increasing trend (P<0.05, S′>0). The model successfully monitored the monthly consumption of mucolytic expectorants, triazole derivatives for dermatophytosis, and single- agent HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors. The precision and recall rates of the DMDC model for identifying abnormal drug use were 60.7% and 85.0%, respectively, both significantly higher than those of the sequential growth rate ranking method (8.3% and 15.0%, respectively) (χ2=20.114, P<0.001; χ2=19.600, P<0.001). CONCLUSIONS DMDC model based on the seasonal Mann-Kendall trend test can effectively identify long-term trends in drug consumption, eliminate seasonal interference, enhance monitoring accuracy and management efficiency, and is suitable for the dynamic monitoring of drug consumption.
2.A new pathway for the homing of asthma bone mesenchymal stem cells: miR-139/Notch1 axis regulates macrophage polarization
Kun WANG ; Haoxiang FANG ; Xiaomei CAO ; Ziheng ZHU
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2026;61(2):264-269
ObjectiveTo observe the expression of miR-139/Notch1 axis and macrophage polarization in the homing changes of bone mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) in asthmatic rats, and to explore the possible mechanism of immune regulation by BMSCs during asthma. Methods30 male SD rats were randomly divided into three groups: normal control group, model control group and BMSCs implantation group, with 10 rats in each group. BMSCs labeled with CFSE were infused into the body of asthmatic rats through the tail vein, and the homing status of BMSCs in asthmatic lung tissue was detected by flow cytometry. Changes in the proportion of inflammatory cells in alveolar lavage fluid were detected by Wright-Giemsa Stain; the levels of macrophage polarization cytokines IFN⁃γ,IL-13,CD80 and CD206 in rat serum were detected by ELISA; the miR-139, Notch1, NOS2, Arg1 and CXCR4 in lung tissue were detected by RT-qPCR. ResultsCompared with the NC group, the expression of serum CD80 and IFN⁃γ in the MC group decreased, while the expression of IL-13 and CD206 increased (P<0.01). The expression of miR⁃139 in lung tissue of MC group rats decreased, and the expression of macrophage polarization markers NOS2, Arg1, and homing marker CXCR4 genes increased (P<0.01). Compared with the MC group, the expression of IFN-γ of rats in BMSCs group increased, while the expression of IL-13 and CD206 decreased (P<0.01). The expression of miR⁃139, CXCR4, and SDF⁃1 mRNA in the lung tissue of rats of BMSCs group increased, while the expression of Notch1, NOS2, and Arg1 decreased (P<0.01). Correlation analysis showed that CXCR4 was positively correlated with miR⁃139 (P<0.05), while CXCR4 was negatively correlated with Notch1 (P<0.05). SDF⁃1 and IFN⁃γ was a positively correlated (P<0.05), while SDF⁃1 was negatively correlated with Arg1 and CD206 (P<0.05). ConclusionThe miR⁃139/Notch1 axis can promote BMCs homing in asthmatic rats by affecting macrophage polarization in asthma.
3.Association between liver fibrosis staging and colorectal space-occupying lesions in metabolic associated fatty liver disease
Jing QI ; Ziheng ZHAO ; Shanshan GAO ; Kun LI
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2026;42(6):1301-1309
ObjectiveTo investigate whether there exists an independent association beyond shared risk factors between colorectal space-occupying lesions and metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), and to provide new ideas for early identification of colorectal space-occupying lesions in the MAFLD population. MethodsA retrospective analysis was performed for 12 252 patients who were hospitalized in The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University (Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital) and underwent both colonoscopy and abdominal imaging (abdominal ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, or computed tomography) from September 1, 2018 to August 31, 2023. According to colonoscopy findings, the patients were divided into colorectal space-occupying lesion group with 6 545 patients and non-colorectal space-occupying lesion group with 5 707 patients. Baseline data were compared between the two groups. The univariate and multivariate Logistic regression analyses were used to identify influencing factors for colorectal space-occupying lesions, and further analysis was performed to investigate the association of MAFLD and liver fibrosis (assessed by fibrosis-4 [FIB-4], nonalcoholic fatty liver disease fibrosis score [NFS], and aspartate aminotransferase-to-platelet ratio index) with colorectal space-occupying lesions. The Mann-Whitney U test was used for comparison of continuous data with skewed distribution between groups, and the chi-square test or the Fisher’s exact test was used for comparison of categorical data between groups. ResultsThe univariate analysis showed that compared with the non-colorectal space-occupying lesion group, the colorectal space-occupying lesion group had significantly higher age (Z=-95.628, P<0.001), proportion of male patients (χ2=406.910, P<0.001), body weight (Z=-24.928, P<0.001), body mass index (BMI) (Z=-21.367, P<0.001), diastolic blood pressure (Z=-15.527, P<0.001), systolic blood pressure (Z=-16.965, P<0.001), proportion of patients with history of coronary heart disease (χ2=28.112, P<0.001)/hypertension (χ2=152.993, P<0.001)/diabetes (χ2=52.175, P<0.001)/cerebral infarction (χ2=14.097, P<0.001), white blood cell count (WBC) (Z=-12.801, P<0.001), hemoglobin (HGB) (Z=-19.258, P<0.001), aspartate aminotransferase (Z=-6.673, P=0.001), alanine aminotransferase (Z=-10.375, P<0.001), alkaline phosphatase (Z=-10.496, P<0.001), gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) (Z=-18.893, P<0.001), blood urea nitrogen (Z=-13.291, P<0.001), creatinine (Z=-16.798, P<0.001), uric acid (Z=-16.822, P<0.001), triglyceride (Z=-10.186, P<0.001), and fasting blood glucose (Z=-15.761, P<0.001). The multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that age (odds ratio [OR]=1.052, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.045 — 1.057, P<0.001), sex (OR=0.523, 95%CI: 0.466 — 0.587, P<0.001), BMI (OR=1.031, 95%CI: 1.018 — 1.046, P<0.001), history of hypertension (OR=1.140, 95%CI: 1.019 — 1.276, P=0.022), WBC (OR=1.057, 95%CI: 1.028 — 1.087, P<0.001), GGT (OR=1.001, 95%CI: 1.000 — 1.002, P=0.021), Alb (OR=0.982, 95%CI: 0.969 — 0.995, P=0.008), and HGB (OR=1.004, 95%CI: 1.001 — 1.008, P=0.019) were independent influencing factors for colorectal space-occupying lesions. In the MAFLD population, after adjustment for age, sex, BMI, history of hypertension, WBC, HGB, GGT, and Alb, intermediate-to-high risk of advanced liver fibrosis assessed by FIB-4 and NFS was still an influencing factor for colorectal space-occupying lesions (FIB-4: OR=1.457, 95%CI: 1.176 — 1.810, P<0.05; NFS: OR=1.499, 95%CI: 1.244 — 1.809, P<0.05). Liver fibrosis degree based on FIB-4 was not significantly associated with the pathological type, location, size, or number of colorectal space-occupying lesions (all P>0.05). While intermediate-to-high risk of advanced liver fibrosis based on NFS was not associated with pathological type, location, or size, it might be associated with the number of lesions (χ2=9.770, P<0.05). ConclusionAge, sex, BMI, history of hypertension, WBC, HGB, GGT, and Alb are independent influencing factors for colorectal space-occupying lesions. Intermediate-to-high risk of advanced liver fibrosis assessed by FIB-4 or NFS is independently associated with colorectal space-occupying lesions, and liver fibrosis assessed by NFS might be associated with the increase in the number of lesions.
4.Study on the refined multi-campus management based on antibiotic use density and case mix index
Xiangyu YANG ; Lulu LI ; Ziheng YU ; Shaohui ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2026;37(15):2039-2044
OBJECTIVE To provide scientific evidence and practical references for refined antimicrobial stewardship in multi- branch medical institutions. METHODS Data of antibiotic use density (AUD) of inpatients as well as physician-level case mix index (CMI) were collected from the Liji Road main campus and Panlongcheng branch campus of our hospital from August 2023 to March 2026. The two-factor decomposition method was adopted to decompose total AUD variation into a level effect and structural effect. Grey relational analysis (GRA) was performed to quantify the correlation degree between ward CMI, physician CMI and physician AUD, so as to identify wards and physicians requiring targeted key intervention in different campuses. A refined antimicrobial management framework for multi-branch hospitals was constructed and implemented based on the above analytical results. An interrupted time series (ITS) model incorporating seasonal dummy variables was applied. The research period was divided into pre-intervention stage (August 2023 to March 2024) and post-intervention stage (April 2024 to March 2026). The temporal changing trends of AUD in two campuses were compared to evaluate management efficacy. RESULTS Driving factors for AUD variation presented significant heterogeneity between the two campuses. AUD variation in the main campus was dominated by level effect, while AUD variation in the branch campus was jointly affected by structural effect and level effect. The grey relational degrees of ward CMI and physician CMI with physician AUD were 0.901 and 0.882, respectively. After refined management implementation, AUD decreased by 7.48 DDDs/(100 bed·days) and 20.54 DDDs/(100 bed·days) in the main campus and branch campus, respectively; the rising trends of AUD in both campuses reversed to declining trends after intervention. CONCLUSIONS Driving factors of AUD variation under the multi-branch hospital model show obvious inter-campus heterogeneity. CMI is highly correlated with AUD. The refined management system developed via AUD attribution decomposition and CMI correlation analysis matches the differentiated clinical characteristics of multi- branch hospitals and effectively improves the precision of antimicrobial stewardship.
5.Analysis of SSR4 protein characteristics and its interaction with Mut protein of Yunnan strain of atypical swine fever virus
Xin TIAN ; Wen WANG ; Youjun QIAN ; Qianxin LIU ; Ziheng ZOU ; Yuai YANG ; Yongke SUN
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(8):1593-1600,1623
In order to study whether there is a direct interaction between the key variant gene(AP-PV-YN-Mut)protein of atypical porcine pestivirus(APPV)Yunnan strain and the host protein signal sequence receptor subunit 4(SSR4),the physical and chemical properties,spatial structure and subcellular localization of SSR4 protein were analyzed and predicted using online software such as ProtParam,PredictProtein and TMHMM.The recombinant vectors pCMV-Tag4A-SSR4 and pET-GST-Mut were constructed for GST pull-down test in vitro.The recombinant vectors pBiFC-VN173-SSR4 and pBiFC-VC155-Mut were constructed and the bimolecular fluorescence comple-mentary test(BiFC)was performed in cells to verify whether there was direct interaction between APPV-YN-Mut and host protein SSR4 in vitro and in cells.The results showed that SSR4 protein was a hydrophobic stable protein with no transmembrane structure and signal peptide.The second-ary structure was mainly irregular curl,and the tertiary structure was stable,mainly located in the endoplasmic reticulum.GST pull-down and BiFC experiments showed that APPV-YN-Mut interac-ted directly with host protein SSR4 in vitro and in cells.
6.Association between adiponectin copy number variation region and gestational diabetes mellitus
Ziheng LI ; Haiyan LIU ; Yao DONG ; Kailin WANG ; Jin LIU ; Huilu CUI ; Qing LI ; Anqun HU ; Zongguang LI ; Bin WANG ; Yingjie ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2025;46(5):867-873
Objective:To investigate the association between adiponectin-related copy number variation (CNV) region (CNVR) and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).Methods:Pregnant women who had prenatal screening in Anqing Municipal Hospital, Anhui Province, from February 2018 to December 2020 were surveyed for baseline information collection, and blood samples were collected. The outcome information was obtained by post pregnancy follow-up. Latex-enhanced immunoturbidimetry and ASA-CHIA chip were used to detect serum adiponectin levels and CNV of pregnant women, respectively. After genotyping, CNV data were processed with software PennCNV 1.0.5 following standard quality control procedure. CNVR were identified and integrated by using software R 4.3.3. Then the associations between CNVR and adiponectin was evaluated, and gene annotation and over-representation analysis were conducted. The log-binomial regression model was used to adjust relevant covariates and analyze the association between adiponectin-related CNVR and GDM.Results:The detection rate of GDM was 9.54% (176/1 845) in the pregnant women. The genotyping information of 1 840 people (99.73%) passed quality evaluation. A total of 33 878 CNVs were identified, and 1 449 CNVRs were obtained after integration. After the false discovery rate method correction, CNVR_132 (CHR2: 47611743-47635062), CNVR_254 (CHR3: 10182703-10183872), CNVR_691 (CHR7: 150637053-150834539) and CNVR_1101 (CHR14: 104248431-104830620) were correlated with adiponectin levels (all P<0.05). Over- representation analysis showed that the molecular function of ribonucleotide binding [Gene Ontology (GO): 0032553] was significantly enriched based on the GO database. The log-binomial regression model, adjusting age, pre-pregnancy BMI, history of miscarriage, smoking history, and family history of diabetes, indicated that CNVR_132 (CHR2: 47611743-47635062) and CNVR_1101 (CHR14: 104248431-104830620) were not statistically associated with the risk for GDM (both P>0.05). However, CNVR_254 (CHR3: 10182703-10183872, a RR=1.83, 95% CI: 1.15-2.91) and CNVR_691 (CHR7: 150637053-150834539, a RR=1.73, 95% CI: 1.23-2.43) might be associated with an increased risk for GDM (all P<0.05). Conclusion:Adiponectin-related CNVR_254 (CHR3: 10182703-10183872) and CNVR_691 (CHR7: 150637053-150834539) might be risk factors for the incidence of GDM.
7.Exploration on the treatment of diabetic kidney disease from the liver based on WANG Xugao's"thirty liver-regulating methods"
Yexin CHEN ; Gaiwen CUI ; Yuxin HU ; Ziheng GAO ; Hanzhang HONG ; Maoxuan LIN ; Lin WANG
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;48(11):1562-1568
Based on WANG Xugao's"thirty liver-regulating methods,"this paper summarized the clinical thinking of treating diabetic kidney disease from the liver.The liver is closely associated with the pathogenesis of diabetic kidney disease,including internal heat,essence depletion,latent wind,and the accumulation and dissipation of a conglomeration of kidney collateral zhengjia.WANG Xugao's"thirty liver-regulating methods"comprehensively reveals the physiological and pathological changes of the liver,as well as clinical approaches for liver treatment.Liver qi stagnation can lead to the generation of internal heat,liver stagnation and deficiency can cause essence depletion and collateral obstruction,and disharmony of the liver wood can cause internal wind disturbance,which all contribute to the progression of diabetic kidney disease at different stages.Treatment generally follows the essence of"thirty liver-regulating methods."In the early stage,treatment should focus on treating liver heat by soothing the liver qi,clearing the liver fire,and removing damp-heat to resolve stagnation and heat.In the middle stage,treatment should focus on treating liver deficiency by nourishing the liver yin to clear heat,replenishing the essence and blood to tonify deficiency,and promoting blood circulation to remove stasis,thereby strengthening the foundation and nurturing the primal essence.In the later stage,treatment should focus on treating liver wind to prevent complications and improve the patient's quality of life.Throughout the entire process,liver collaterals are treated using pungent herbs to invigorate qi and open the liver channels,relieving blood stasis and promoting circulation.In conjunction with the above methods,flexible selection of effective formulas and drug pairs should be used,each addressing specific treatment goals.
8.Design of a modified tracheal intubation device and its application study in neurocritical patients
Guanyu WANG ; Yunxia CHEN ; Xiangrun KONG ; Ziheng GAO ; Mengli YANG ; Hao WANG ; Huali WANG ; Yingpu FENG
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(20):2557-2560
Objective To design and evaluate the clinical application efficacy of a novel bilateral-separation endotracheal tube fixation device and provide references for clinical practice.Methods Using convenient sampling,60 patients from the Neurological Intensive Care Unit of a tertiary-level hospital in Zhengzhou were selected from May to December 2024.Patients were randomly divided into an experimental group(n=30)and a control group(n=30).The experimental group utilized the novel bilateral-separation endotracheal tube fixation device,while the control group employed traditional bandage fixation methods.Differences in fixation time,tube displacement,and intubation duration were compared between the 2 groups.Results The experimental group demonstrated significantly shorter tube fixation times compared to the control group(P<0.05).However,no statistically significant differences were observed between the groups regarding intubation duration and tube displacement(P>0.05).Conclusion The novel bilateral-separation endotracheal tube fixation device can reduce tube fixation time for patients in neurological intensive care and enhance nurse satisfaction.Despite not showing advantages in preventing tube displacement,the device still presents promising potential for broad clinical application.
9.Exploration on the treatment of diabetic kidney disease from the liver based on WANG Xugao's"thirty liver-regulating methods"
Yexin CHEN ; Gaiwen CUI ; Yuxin HU ; Ziheng GAO ; Hanzhang HONG ; Maoxuan LIN ; Lin WANG
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;48(11):1562-1568
Based on WANG Xugao's"thirty liver-regulating methods,"this paper summarized the clinical thinking of treating diabetic kidney disease from the liver.The liver is closely associated with the pathogenesis of diabetic kidney disease,including internal heat,essence depletion,latent wind,and the accumulation and dissipation of a conglomeration of kidney collateral zhengjia.WANG Xugao's"thirty liver-regulating methods"comprehensively reveals the physiological and pathological changes of the liver,as well as clinical approaches for liver treatment.Liver qi stagnation can lead to the generation of internal heat,liver stagnation and deficiency can cause essence depletion and collateral obstruction,and disharmony of the liver wood can cause internal wind disturbance,which all contribute to the progression of diabetic kidney disease at different stages.Treatment generally follows the essence of"thirty liver-regulating methods."In the early stage,treatment should focus on treating liver heat by soothing the liver qi,clearing the liver fire,and removing damp-heat to resolve stagnation and heat.In the middle stage,treatment should focus on treating liver deficiency by nourishing the liver yin to clear heat,replenishing the essence and blood to tonify deficiency,and promoting blood circulation to remove stasis,thereby strengthening the foundation and nurturing the primal essence.In the later stage,treatment should focus on treating liver wind to prevent complications and improve the patient's quality of life.Throughout the entire process,liver collaterals are treated using pungent herbs to invigorate qi and open the liver channels,relieving blood stasis and promoting circulation.In conjunction with the above methods,flexible selection of effective formulas and drug pairs should be used,each addressing specific treatment goals.
10.Biological connotation of the pathogenesis of the"internal heat leading to Zheng"theory in diabetic kidney disease based on lipophagy
Yexin CHEN ; Hanzhang HONG ; Ziheng GAO ; Maoxuan LIN ; Beibei YE ; Runze WANG ; Tunan DING ; Zeyu XUE ; Yuxin HU ; Gaiwen CUI ; Lin WANG
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;48(6):845-852
Diabetic kidney disease(DKD),a prevalent complication of diabetes mellitus,remains a leading cause of end-stage renal disease.Recent research has identified lipophagy,a novel mechanism in DKD pathogenesis,drawing increasing attention in the field.This paper explores the biological connotation of the"internal heat leading to Zheng"pathogenesis based on lipophagy.The study proposes that lipophagy represents the microscopic biological correlation of liver-spleen coordination in regulating spleen transport and the ascending-descending dynamics of the middle jiao.Under persistent hyperglycemia,the suppression of lipophagic activity mirrors the traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)pathophysiological process described as"excessive fire consuming healthy qi,"whereas aberrant lipid accumulation in the kidney corresponds to the dynamic aggregation and dispersion of micro-zhengjia.Lipotoxicity,a key driver of DKD progression,is interpreted as the biological manifestation of accumulated turbidity transforming into toxicity,resulting in progressive impairment of renal essence and function.The dynamic process of lipophagy dysfunction under hyperglycemia,marked by renal microangiopathy,glomerular and tubular dysfunction,and renal fibrosis,closely mirrors the pathological evolution of"micro-zhengjia"and"internal heat leading to Zheng."Consequently,TCM strategies for DKD prevention and treatment should emphasize heat regulation,stage-specific interventions,liver-spleen harmonization,metabolic modulation,early collateral protection,and blood-activating approaches.

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