1.Textual Analysis of Classic Formulas Yinchenhao Tang Based on Ancient and Modern Literature
Qing HE ; Lyuyuan LIANG ; Jialei CAO ; Yulu BIAN ; Bingqi WEI ; Chongyi HUANG ; Hejia WAN ; Bingxiang MA ; Wenli SHI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(12):158-165
Yinchenhao Tang has definite clinical efficacy. It has been inherited and documented since the ancestor of Shanghanlun in the Eastern Han dynasty and is a classical formulas for clearing away heat, promoting diuresis, and eliminating jaundice adopted by medical experts of successive generations. It has been included in the Catalogue of Ancient Classical Formulas (the Second Batch of Han Medicine) published by the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in 2023. By means of bibliometrics, 801 pieces of ancient literature data related to Yinchenhao Tang were collected, and 36 pieces of effective data were selected, involving 36 ancient books of TCM. The origin, name, composition, efficacy, formula and meaning analysis, drug origin, dosage, preparation method and usage, indications, and modern clinical application of Yinchenhao Tang were analyzed. It was suggested that the modern dosage and application of Yinchenhao Tang should be as follows: The 82.8 g of Artemisiae Scopariae Herba, 12.6 g of Gardeniae Fructus, and 27.2 g of Rhei Radix et Rhizoma. The formulas was prepared by firstly adding 2 400 mL of water into Artemisiae Scopariae Herba and boiling it to about 1 200 mL, then adding Gardeniae Fructus and Rhei Radix et Rhizoma to boil it for 600 mL, and removing the residue. It could be orally taken for 200 mL each time in warm conditions, three times a day. Yinchenhao Tang has the effect of clearing away heat, promoting diuresis, and eliminating jaundice, and it mainly treats symptoms of hygropyretic jaundice. In the formulas, Yinchenhao Tang is the monarch drug, which is mainly to remove dampness and jaundice. Gardeniae Fructus is the ministerial drug, which is mainly responsible for clearing the triple energizer and facilitating urination. Rhei Radix et Rhizoma is an adjuvant, mainly responsible for clearing away heat and eliminating jaundice. The modern application of this formulas involves the hepatobiliary system, skin system, endocrine system, digestive system, etc., and it has more advantages in treating jaundice, icteric hepatitis, and hepatitis B. In this study, the ancient literature related to Yinchenhao Tang was sorted out to determine its key information, so as to provide a scientific reference for clinical application of classic formulas and new drug development.
2.Key Information Research and Contemporary Research Progress of Classical Formula Jinlingzi San
Yizhen WANG ; Lyuyuan LIANG ; Jialei CAO ; Yihang LIU ; Rongze MA ; Zhengshao ZHANG ; Jing TANG ; Bingqi WEI ; Chongyi HUANG ; Hejia WAN ; Bingxiang MA ; Wenli SHI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(24):215-223
Jinlingzi San is a formula frequently used in treating pain syndrome, first recorded in the Collection of Writings on the Mechanism of Disease, Suitability of Qi, and the Safeguarding of Life as Discussed in the 'Basic Questions' written by LIU Wansu in the Jin Dynasty. Jinlingzi San is composed of 2 Chinese medicinals Toosendan Fructus and Corydalis Rhizoma with a concise composition and exact clinical efficacy, having been included in the Catalogue of Ancient Classical Formulas (Second Batch: Han Chinese Medicine). The formula name, historic evolution, medicine origins, composition, dosage, decocting methods, and ancient and modern clinical application were sorted out and analyzed with the bibliometric method. A total of 209 pieces of information were collected from ancient books and literature. After screening, 49 pieces of effective data involving 45 ancient books were included. Results showed that the name of Jinlingzi San was first recorded in Secret Formulas of the Yang Family written by Yang Tan in the Southern Song Dynasty and developed into 3 other versions of the decoction. The Jinlingzi San included in the Collection of Writings on the Mechanism of Disease, Suitability of Qi, and the Safeguarding of Life as Discussed in the 'Basic Questions' written by LIU Wansu invariably plays a dominant role. As for the 3 other versions, although they have the same name of Jinlingzi San, their composition and indications are different from those of the original formula, which were therefore viewed as prescriptions based on Jinlingzi San and also included in the research. The medicine origins and processing of Jinlingzi San are suggested: Toosendan Fructus is the dry mature fruit of Melia toosendan of Meliaceae, and the crude is used after cleansing without putamen. Corydalis Rhizoma is the dry tuber of Corydalis yanhusuo of Papaveraceae, which is used after impurity removal, cleaning, and drying. Depending on the conversion from the measurement system in the Jin Dynasty to modern measurement, it is suggested that Toosendan Fructus and Corydalis Rhizoma (41.3 g each) are ground into fine powder, and one dose includes 12.39 g of the powder, which should be taken with an appropriate amount of wine. If wine is not suitable for the patient, the decoction can also be taken with warm water. Jinlingzi San has the effects of soothing the liver, discharging heat, and activating blood to stop pain. As recorded in ancient books, Jinlingzi San is specialized in treating heart pain caused by reversal heat, chest and abdominal pain, hypochondriac pain, jaundice, hernia, and other diseases. Modern studies have shown that modified Jinlingzi San can be used in treating diseases involving the digestive system, the integumentary system, the gynecological system, the reproductive system, and other systems and has wide clinical application in treating epigastric pain, herpes zoster, dysmenorrhea, and other diseases. This study has made clear the key information of Jinlingzi San by textual research of ancient books and literature in the hope of providing a theoretical reference for the clinical application, set prescriptions, and new drug development.
3.Integration of Intellectual Technology and Public Health:Creating Smart Healthy Cities
Xi WANG ; Danlei WANG ; Chongyi WANG ; Ayan MAO ; Xiaoling YAN ; Minjiang GUO ; Xiaohu MENG ; Wei WANG ; Wuqi QIU
Journal of Medical Informatics 2024;45(7):1-6
Purpose/Significance Based on the concepts of healthy cities and smart cities,the paper introduces a new concept-smart healthy cities.It explores the definition,scope,function,challenges,and strategic responses associated with the concept.Meth-od/Process Through literature review and case study analysis,the theoretical foundations,characteristics,objectives,and implementa-tion strategies of healthy cities and smart cities are compared,revealing differences and points of convergence,proposing the origins,def-initions,and delineations of smart healthy cities,and exploring the relationships among healthy cities,smart cities,and smart healthy cit-ies.Result/Conclusion Smart healthy cities enhance urban health governance and the well-being of residents through technological in-novation.Effective integration of advanced technologies with urban governance policies is essential,alongside the implementation of di-verse strategies to drive progress.Future urban development should focus more on the theoretical and practical collaborative development within the smart healthy cities framework.
4.Policy Analysis and Interpretation for Smart Healthy Cities
Xi WANG ; Chongyi WANG ; Danlei WANG ; Ayan MAO ; Xiaoling YAN ; Minjiang GUO ; Lin MA ; Xiaohu MENG ; Wei WANG ; Wuqi QIU
Journal of Medical Informatics 2024;45(8):35-40,63
Purpose/Significance To explore the technical key points and implementation paths of relevant policies,and provide ref-erence for the planning and construction of future smart healthy cities.Method/Process It reviews and analyzes domestic and internation-al policy progress in the field of smart healthy cities,deeply analyzes policy documents,reveals the evolution trajectory,core elements,and driving effects on urban health development.Result/Conclusion Establishing a framework for health informatization,resource net-working,intelligent services,and integrated supervision can effectively address urban health challenges,provide efficient health services,and improve residents'quality of life and hygiene level.Policies such as optimizing the allocation of medical resources,promoting coordi-nation and cooperation among medical institutions,and expanding the health industry will jointly promote the sustained progress of urban health ecosystems.
5.Expression of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and its clinical significance
Ziqiang CUI ; Jian DOU ; Qingjun GAO ; Xin ZHAO ; Feng GAO ; Chongyi JIANG ; Jinglin CAO ; Wei WANG
Chinese Journal of Pancreatology 2021;21(2):117-121
Objective:To investigate the expression of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma(PDAC) and its relationship with the prognosis of patients with PDAC.Methods:From January 2001 to December 2012, 109 paraffin embedded PDAC tissue samples and 27 normal pancreatic tissue samples were collected from the Department of Pathology, Huadong Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University. The expression of HER2 protein in pancreatic tissue was detected by immunohistochemical Envision two-step method. HER2 expression was evaluated according to Hercept test, and its relationship with clinicopathological features and survival time was analyzed.Results:The expression of HER2 protein was negative (-) in 29.4% of PDAC tissues, weakly positive (+ ) in 35.8%, positive (+ + ) in 25.7% and strongly positive (+ + + ) in 9.2%, respectively, and the overexpression rate (+ + , + + + ) was 34.9%; the negative (-) and weakly positive (+ ) expression of HER2 protein in normal pancreatic tissues accounted for 88.9% and 11.1% respectively. There was no expression with positive (+ + ) or strongly positive (+ + + ), therefore, the overexpression rate was 0. The overexpression rate of HER2 protein in PDAC and normal pancreatic tissues was significantly different ( P=0.000). The expression of HER2 protein was significantly correlated with age, and the expression of HER2 protein in patients with PDAC over 65 years old was significantly higher than that in patients with PDAC under 65 years old ( P=0.043), but not with gender, tumor location, tumor grade, T stage, N stage and nerve invasion (all P>0.05). Univariate Cox proportional hazards analysis showed that HER2 expression was associated with postoperative survival time of patients with PDAC ( P=0.032). Multivariate Cox proportional hazards analysis showed that HER2 expression was an independent prognostic factor for survival of patients with PDAC ( P=0.040). The median survival period of patients with HER2 expression + + + was significantly longer than that of patients with HER2 expression -~+ + (128.4 months vs 21.5 months), and the difference was statistically significant ( P=0.038). Conclusions:The overexpression of HER2 in PDAC tissue was related to the age of patients. The survival time of patients with HER2 strongly positive PDAC was significantly longer. HER2 can be considered as an index to evaluate the biological behavior and prognosis of PDAC.
6.Progress of circulating tumor DNA in diagnosis and prognosis of pancreatic cancer
Mingjian MA ; Wei WANG ; Chongyi JIANG
Chinese Journal of Surgery 2021;59(12):1036-1040
Circulating tumor DNA(ctDNA) is the DNA fragment released into blood by tumor cells.Wheather it presents or not and its plasma concentration are closely related to the prognosis of patients. The common detection methods of ctDNA include digital polymerase chain reaction,second-generation sequencing,methylation detection technology and so on. Detecting specific point mutations or methylation of ctDNA can not only assist in the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer,but also be expected to identify pancreatic cancer at an early stage. Detecting ctDNA after operation can help predicting tumor recurrence and metastasis effectively,so that patients with high recurrence and metastasis risks can be intervened in advance. Accordingly,this article intends to review detection technology of ctDNA and its clinical applications in the early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer,the prediction of tumor recurrence and metastasis after surgery,and the evaluation of patient prognosis.
7.Progress of circulating tumor DNA in diagnosis and prognosis of pancreatic cancer
Mingjian MA ; Wei WANG ; Chongyi JIANG
Chinese Journal of Surgery 2021;59(12):1036-1040
Circulating tumor DNA(ctDNA) is the DNA fragment released into blood by tumor cells.Wheather it presents or not and its plasma concentration are closely related to the prognosis of patients. The common detection methods of ctDNA include digital polymerase chain reaction,second-generation sequencing,methylation detection technology and so on. Detecting specific point mutations or methylation of ctDNA can not only assist in the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer,but also be expected to identify pancreatic cancer at an early stage. Detecting ctDNA after operation can help predicting tumor recurrence and metastasis effectively,so that patients with high recurrence and metastasis risks can be intervened in advance. Accordingly,this article intends to review detection technology of ctDNA and its clinical applications in the early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer,the prediction of tumor recurrence and metastasis after surgery,and the evaluation of patient prognosis.
8.Progress in the relationship between postoperative pancreatic fistula and abdominal infection
Fei CHEN ; Chongyi JIANG ; Wei WANG
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2020;26(3):236-240
Postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) is one of the main life-threatening complications after pancreatectomy, with an incidence of 3% to 45%. Despite there were significant advances in pancreatic surgery in recent decades and continued decreasing mortality, the incidence of postoperative pancreatic fistula still remains high. Clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula after pancreatic surgery is often accompanied by abdominal infection. Studies have shown that abdominal infection is not only related to postoperative pancreatic fistula, but also it’s an important factor which may induce and aggravate the development of postoperative pancreatic fistula. The exact correlation between POPF and abdominal infection is not clear. The goal of this review is to discuss the current research progress on the relationship between postoperative pancreatic fistula and abdominal infection.
9.Barriers and facilitators in Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) use intention among Chinese homosexual men
Mingyu SI ; Xiaoyou SU ; Li YAN ; Yu JIANG ; Yuanli LIU ; Chongyi WEI ; Hongjing YAN
Global Health Journal 2020;4(3):79-86
Background: Despite strengthened efforts on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention and control, new HIV infections continue to increase among men who have sex with men (MSM) in China. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a highly effective HIV-prevention tool, has recently been included in China's Action Plan of HIV Prevention and Control. To promote future PrEP implementation, this study aims to identify the barriers and facilitators in PrEP use intention among MSM in China.Methods: In 2018, a cross-sectional survey was conducted among 300 MSM in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. Questions on demographics, sexual behavior (including a seven-item high-risk behavior index), PrEP use intention, PrEP-related awareness and accessibility, and a seven-item public HIV stigma scale were included in the questionnaire. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted to identify factors associated with PrEP use intention. Results: Overall, 44.67% of the participants had more than two male sexual partners and 5.56% had HIV-positive sexual partners. Only 57.00% had heard of PrEP and only four (1.33%) participants had used PrEP. However, 75.34% expressed the willingness to use oral PrEP if its efficacy was assured. The beliefs that "PrEP can prevent HIV if taken as prescribed" (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 4.84, P < 0.001) and "PrEP can be scaled up in the community" (AOR = 3.24, P < 0.001) were positively associated with oral PrEP use intention. Concerns of side effects were negatively associated with oral PrEP use intention (AOR = 0.32, P = 0.006). Further, 77.00% of the participants would choose injectable or implanted PrEP instead of oral PrEP. One of the PrEP stigma items, "Not certain if doctors can prescribe PrEP if I go to the clinic" was positively associated with the intention to use injectable or implanted PrEP (AOR = 3.03). The items "Heard of PrEP" (AOR = 2.74) and "PrEP can prevent HIV if taken as prescribed" (AOR = 2.65) were also positively related to the intention to use injectable or implanted PrEP. The most common concerns regarding PrEP use were efficacy (44.67%) and side effects (38.67%). The most common reasons for using injectable and implanted PrEP were adherence (81.94% and 77.86%, respectively) and privacy concerns (56.48% and 55.00%, respectively). Affordable price and coverage by health insurance were the driving factors for PrEP use. Conclusion: Given the low level of awareness of PrEP-related information in China, it's necessary to provide interventions for high-risk individuals and communities, in order to increase their awareness and knowledge of PrEP. Furthermore, additional alternatives to HIV prevention, such as long-acting injectable or implanted PrEP, should be investigated to reduce the risk of HIV infection in at-risk MSM. Even if this programme could be approved by the National Medical Products Administration of China and implemented, a supportive social environment for MSM is essential during its implementing.
10.Expression of adipocytokine resistin and inflammatory cytokines, and their associations with the clinicopathological features of pancreatic carcinoma
Meng LIU ; Wei WANG ; Chongyi JIANG ; Jiaqi HE ; Zurong YUAN
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2018;24(6):400-404
Objective To investigate the expression of resistin and inflammatory cytokines in pancreatic cancer and explore the association with clinicopathological features.Methods The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technique was used to examine the serum resistin level in 38 patients with pancreatic cancer and 32 healthy controls.The real-time PCR technique was used to detect the mRNA expression level of resistin and inflammatory cytokines TNF-α,IL-2 and IL-8 in surgically resected specimens of pancreatic cancer patients.Results The serum resistin level in patients with pancreatic cancer was significantly higher than that in healthy controls (P < 0.05).The serum resistin level was positively associated with TNM stage and lymph node metastasis,respectively (P < 0.05).There was no significant correlation between serum resistin level and age,gender,BMI,preoperative blood glucose levels,tumor location,tumor size,nerve invasion and differentiation grade (P > 0.05).The expression level of resistin mRNA in pancreatic cancer tissues was 3.8 times more than that in normal pancreatic tissues (P < 0.05).The mRNA expressiou level of proinflammatory cytokines as TNF-α and IL-8 in pancreatic cancer tissues were 2.1 and 1.9 times higher than those in normal pancreatic tissues (P < 0.05).The mRNA expression level of anti-inflammatory cytokines IL-2 accounted for 20% of that in normal pancreatic tissues (P < 0.05).Conlusions The serum resistin level in patients with pancreatic cancer was significantly higher than that of healthy controls,and positively associated with TNM stage and lymph node metastasis.The expression level of resistin and proinflammatory cytokines IL-8 and TNF-α of pancreatic cancer tissues were significantly higher than those of normal pancreatic tissues.The expression level of anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-2 was less than that in normal pancreatic tissues.It's suggested that resistin may take part in the development and progression of pancreatic cancer by mediating inflammatory reaction.

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