1.Distribution pattern of traditional Chinese medicine syndromes and analysis of influencing factors in pancreatic cancer
Zhiyao SHI ; Shiyu WU ; Shaojian REN ; Yichan LIU ; Yijie YIN ; Yu GAO ; Xixing WANG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(3):528-535
ObjectiveTo investigate the influencing factors for traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndromes in pancreatic cancer by analyzing 608 cases, and to provide a theoretical reference for TCM syndrome differentiation and standardized treatment of pancreatic cancer. MethodsA total of 608 patients with a pathological or clinical diagnosis of pancreatic cancer who were admitted to Shanxi Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, and Shanxi Provincial Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine from January 2019 to December 2023 were enrolled, and TCM syndrome differentiation was performed. The chi-square test was used for comparison of categorical data between groups. The clinical data with statistical significance between groups were included in the regression analysis, and the unordered polytomous logistic regression model was used to investigate the influencing factors for the TCM syndrome of pancreatic cancer. ResultsFor the 608 patients with pancreatic cancer, common initial symptoms included abdominal pain (32.40%), abdominal distension (23.85%), fatigue (16.12%), and emaciation (10.03%), and the main clinical symptoms included poor appetite (75.97%), abdominal pain (67.27%), fatigue (61.84%), abdominal distension (57.40%), and emaciation (53.62%). There were significant differences between the patients with different TCM syndromes of pancreatic cancer in sex (χ2=62.823, P<0.001), disease duration (χ2=14.868, P=0.011), clinical stage (χ2=21.006, P<0.001), lymph node metastasis (χ2=2.205, P=0.032), surgery (χ2=38.008, P<0.001), chemotherapy (χ2=21.384, P<0.001), radiotherapy (χ2=17.510, P=0.004), and immunotherapy (χ2=18.573, P=0.002). The logistic regression analysis showed that male sex was a protective factor against Qi and blood deficiency syndrome (odds ratio [OR]=0.081, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.031 — 0.213, P<0.001), Qi stagnation and blood stasis syndrome (OR=0.100, 95%CI: 0.041 — 0.247, P<0.001), and syndrome of Yin deficiency with internal heat (OR=0.158, 95%CI: 0.057 — 0.444, P<0.001), while it was a risk factor for the syndrome of damp-heat accumulation (OR=2.378, 95%CI: 1.074 — 5.266, P=0.033); the course of the disease of<1 year was a protective factor against Qi and blood deficiency syndrome (OR=0.167, 95%CI: 0.073 — 0.383, P<0.001), syndrome of spleen-kidney Yang deficiency (OR=0.183, 95%CI: 0.089 — 0.378, P<0.001), and syndrome of Yin deficiency and internal heat (OR=0.164, 95%CI: 0.070 — 0.385, P<0.001); clinical stage Ⅰ/Ⅱ/Ⅲ was a risk factor for damp-heat accumulation (OR=2.793, 95%CI: 1.259 — 6.196, P=0.012) and Qi stagnation and blood stasis syndrome (OR=7.863, 95%CI: 2.808 — 22.020, P<0.001); lymph node metastasis was a risk factor for Qi and blood deficiency syndrome (OR=4.005, 95%CI: 1.477 — 10.861, P=0.006); surgical treatment was a risk factor for Qi and blood deficiency syndrome (OR=4.151, 95%CI: 1.916 — 8.995, P<0.001), syndrome of spleen-kidney yang deficiency (OR=5.352, 95%CI: 2.436 — 11.759, P<0.001), Qi stagnation and blood stasis syndrome (OR=2.334, 95%CI: 1.071 — 5.088, P=0.033), and syndrome of Yin deficiency and internal heat (OR=4.167, 95%CI: 1.789 — 9.707, P<0.001); chemotherapy was a protective factor against damp-heat accumulation (OR=0.188, 95%CI: 0.082 — 0.428, P<0.001); radiotherapy was a risk factor for damp-heat accumulation (OR=2.571, 95%CI: 1.151 — 5.746, P=0.021) and syndrome of Yin deficiency with internal heat (OR=8.384, 95%CI: 3.348 — 20.997, P<0.001); immunotherapy was a risk factor for Qi and blood deficiency syndrome (OR=2.114, 95%CI: 1.021 — 4.379, P=0.044). ConclusionSex, course of the disease, clinical stage, presence or absence of lymph node metastasis, surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and immunotherapy are the main influencing factors for the TCM syndrome of pancreatic cancer.
2.Revision and enlightenment of the 2024 version of the Declaration of Helsinki
Shiyu LIU ; Jingru MA ; Mingxu WANG
Chinese Medical Ethics 2025;38(4):412-419
In October 2024, the 75th World Medical Association General Assembly adopted the tenth revised version of the Declaration of Helsinki. Using textual analysis, this paper systematically compared the changes between the 2024 version and the 2013 version of the Declaration of Helsinki. This study found that, while maintaining the original framework, the new version incorporated the common achievements of the values and civilizational development of human society in recent years, mainly presenting changes in three aspects. First, the core terms were updated, and new concepts such as vulnerability, structural inequality, and environmental sustainability were introduced to further emphasize human dignity, rights and interests, and autonomy in terms of values. Second, the contents of the provisions were refined, especially focusing on the vulnerability of research subjects, free and full informed consent, ethical principles in public health emergencies, and the responsibilities of the ethics committee, as well as the standardization of implementation continued to be improved in the research process. Third, mandatory expressions were strengthened, and the justice of value pursuit was further reinforced in terms of research responsibilities. The revised contents reflected the “human-oriented” fundamental principle in medical research ethics, indicating the direction for future ethical development in medical research. In the future, China should strengthen the construction of ethics committees, actively build a protection system for research participants, and continuously promote international cooperation in medical ethics, to contribute Chinese wisdom to global medical research.
3.Surveillance for Aedes albopictus in Guangzhou City from 2021 to 2023
Jinhua ZHOU ; Shiyu HE ; Tong LIU ; Zhifei CHENG ; Xiaoning LI ; Yimin JIANG ; Xueying LIANG ; Zongqiu CHEN ; Pengzhe QIN
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2025;37(1):76-80
Objective To investigate the population density and seasonal fluctuations of Aedes albopictus in Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, from 2021 to 2023, so as to provide insights into A. albopictus control and management of dengue fever. Methods The surveillance of A. albopictus density was performed in all surveillance sites assigned across all streets (townships) in Guangzhou City during the period from January to December from 2021 to 2023. The surveillance frequency was twice every half month from May to September, and once every month for the rest of a year. In each surveillance period, A. albopictus mosquito larvae were captured from indoor and outdoor small water containers in residential areas, parks, medical facilities, schools, other government sectors and social organizations, construction sites, special industries and others for mosquito species identification. Adult mosquitoes were captured using electric mosquito suction apparatus for species identification and gender classification. Adult mosquitoes and mosquito eggs were collected with mosquito and egg traps at the breeding and dwelling places of Aedes mosquitoes for identification. The mosquito oviposition index (MOI), Breteau index (BI), adult mosquito density index (ADI) and standard space index (SSI) were calculated. The A. albopictus density was classified into grades 0, 1, 2 and 3 in each surveillance site, with Grade 0 density defined eligible, and the eligible rate of A. albopictus density was calculated at all surveillance sites each year from 2021 to 2023. In addition, the changing trends in MOI, SSI, BI and ADI of A. albopictus were analyzed in Guangzhou City from 2021 to 2023. Results The eligible rates of A. albopictus density were 61.69%, 68.75% and 55.15% in surveillance sites of Guangzhou City from 2021 to 2023 (χ2 = 297.712, P < 0.001), and appeared a tendency towards a reduction followed by a rise each year, which gradually reduced since January, maintained at a low level during the period between May and October, and gradually increased from November to December. The MOI, SSI, BI and ADI of A. albopictus all appeared a tendency towards a rise followed by a reduction in Guangzhou City during the period between January and December from 2021 to 2023. The BI of A. albopictus peaked in the first half of June in 2021 (4.03), the first half of July in 2022 (3.89) and the last half of August in 2023 (5.02), and the SSI of A. albopictus peaked in the last half of June in 2021 (0.93), the last half of May in 2022 (0.59), and the last half of June (0.94) and the first half of September in 2023 (1.12). In addition, the MOI of A. albopictus peaked in the first half of May in 2021 (8.64), the first half of June in 2022 (8.96), and the last half of May (10.21) and the last half of June in 2023 (10.89), and the ADI of A. albopictus peaked in the first half of June in 2021 (3.41), the last half of June in 2022 (4.06), and the first half of July in 2023 (3.61). Conclusions The density of A. albopictus is high in Guangzhou City during the period from May to October, and the risk of local outbreak caused by imported dengue fever is high. Persistent intensified surveillance of the density and seasonal fluctuation of A. albopictus is recommended and timely mosquito prevention and control is required according to the fluctuation in the A. albopictus density.
4.Research progress on the mechanism of metformin in the intervention of cognitive impairment-related diseases
Yuan LIU ; Yumin XU ; Shiyu LIU ; Huayu YAN ; Xin YANG ; Hongcai XU ; Yabo WU
China Pharmacy 2025;36(15):1942-1946
Cognitive impairment (CI) is a clinical syndrome characterized by progressive decline in advanced cognitive functions such as memory, thinking, and judgment. Its etiology and pathogenesis are complex, and there is currently a lack of specific drug interventions. Metformin, as a first-line hypoglycemic drug for type 2 diabetes, not only lowers blood glucose levels but also improves CI. This article reviews and summarizes the pharmacological effects and mechanisms of metformin in improving Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes cognitive impairment, cognitive impairment after chemotherapy, in order to provide novel insights and approaches for the treatment of CI-related diseases. Studies have shown that the mechanism by which MET intervenes in CI mainly includes regulating β-amyloid protein and tau protein metabolism, reducing insulin resistance, inhibiting neuroinflammation, improving synaptic plasticity, improving mitochondrial dysfunction, regulating gut microbiota and lipid metabolism, etc. Future research needs to be conducted through interdisciplinary collaboration, fully integrating multiple omics data, and combining advanced technologies to further reveal their mechanisms of effect.
5.Introduction to Implementation Science Theories, Models, and Frameworks
Lixin SUN ; Enying GONG ; Yishu LIU ; Dan WU ; Chunyuan LI ; Shiyu LU ; Maoyi TIAN ; Qian LONG ; Dong XU ; Lijing YAN
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2025;16(5):1332-1343
Implementation Science is an interdisciplinary field dedicated to systematically studying how to effectively translate evidence-based research findings into practical application and implementation. In the health-related context, it focuses on enhancing the efficiency and quality of healthcare services, thereby facilitating the transition from scientific evidence to real-world practice. This article elaborates on Theories, Models, and Frameworks (TMF) within health-related Implementation Science, clarifying their basic concepts and classifications, and discussing their roles in guiding implementation processes. Furthermore, it reviews and prospects current research from three aspects: the constituent elements of TMF, their practical applications, and future directions. Five representative frameworks are emphasized, including the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR), the Practical Robust Implementation and Sustainability Model (PRISM), the Exploration, Preparation, Implementation, Sustainment (EPIS)framework, the Behavior Change Wheel (BCW), and the Normalization Process Theory (NPT). Additionally, resources such as the Dissemination & Implementation Models Webtool and the T-CaST tool are introduced to assist researchers in selecting appropriate TMFs based on project-specific needs.
6.Study on the Mechanism of Hepatotoxicity Induced by Rhubarb Based on Network Pharmacology and Experimental Verification
Hongxin WANG ; Shiyu ZHANG ; Yang JIN ; Taotao CAO ; Qin QIN ; Wen LIU
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;26(1):167-178
Objective The potential mechanism of hepatotoxicity induced by rhubarb was preliminarily explored by network pharmacology and verified by cell experiments.Methods Based on network pharmacology,component collection and target prediction are carried out through multiple databases.PPI network construction,GO enrichment analysis and KEGG pathway analysis were combined with software to systematically predict the mechanism of hepatotoxicity induced by rhubarb.The pathway information predicted by network pharmacology was verified by primary hepatocyte experiments and Western blot experiments.Results The results of network pharmacology showed that RH was the main component of hepatotoxicity induced by rhubarb.Seventeen core targets of hepatotoxicity induced by rhubarb were obtained.KEGG results suggested that DNA damage and apoptosis were one of the key mechanisms of hepatotoxicity induced by rhubarb.The results of primary hepatocytes and Western blot showed that RH could inhibit the viability of primary hepatocytes in a time-dose dependent manner.ABT and SFP can significantly reduce the toxicity of RH on primary liver cells in mice,and RFP can increase the toxicity of RH to mouse primary liver cells.Upregulation of γ-H2AX and PARP-1 protein in primary liver cells of mice after treatment with different concentrations of RH.Conclusion RH in rhubarb can significantly inhibit the viability of mouse primary hepatocytes,and its toxicity to mouse primary hepatocytes is mainly caused by the metabolic activation of RH by CYP 2C9.RH can activate PARP-1 protein,phosphorylate H2AX,induce DNA damage and apoptosis in mouse primary hepatocytes.
7.Rapid Analysis of Chemical Constituents in Shenxianshengmai Oral Liquid by UHPLC-Q Exactive Focus MS/MS
Shiyu ZONG ; Zhibiao DI ; Qiqi LIU ; Zhuangzhuang HUANG ; Hong ZHANG ; Ye LI ; Feng LIU ; Yang LIU
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;26(1):218-228
Objective To explore the chemical basis of Shenxianshengmai oral liquid.Method UHPLC-Q Exactive Focus MS/MS technology was used to identify the chemical components of Shenxianshengmai oral liquid.The chromatographic separation was performed on a Thermo Accucore aQ C18 column(150 mm×2.1 mm,2.6 μm)with mobile phase gradient elution of 0.1%formic acid aqueous solution(A)and methanol(B)for 0-13 min,5%-60%B;13-27 min,60%-95%B;27-30 min,95%B,the flow rate was 0.3 mL·min-1,and the column temperature was at 30℃.The mass spectrometry was performed by heating electrospray ionization(H-ESI)with positive and negative ion scanning modes.The scanning range was m/z 120-1800,and the collision energies were 30 eV,50 eV and 70 eV.Result A total of 160 components were identified,including 29 flavonoids,24 organic acids,21 alkaloids,19 terpenoids,15 phenylpropanoids,12 saponins and 40 other components.Six chemical constituents(rutin,psoralenoside,isopsoralenoside,psoralen,isopsoralen and bakuchiol)were confirmed by comparison with reference substances.Conclusion In this study,an UHPLC-Q Exactive Focus MS/MS method has been established for accurate,rapid and systematic identification of the constituents in Shenxian Shengmai oral liquid,which provides an important basis for clarifying the chemical basis and quality control.
8.Research advances in exosomal proteins,mRNA and non-coding RNA regulation of Hepatocellular Carci-noma
Yuxin CHENG ; Liang LIU ; Shiyu DONG ; Shengchao LI ; Meng ZHANG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2024;40(6):748-755
Exosomes are extracellular vesicles commonly detected in numerous body fluids and contain a variety of components such as proteins,nucleic acids,lipids,and metabolites.These components enable exosomes to mediate intercellular communication and impact diverse cellular processes.Recently,research has highlighted that exosomes have a significant regulatory role in numerous aspects of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)occur-rence,development,and drug resistance.Non-coding RANs,a crucial component of exosomes,can regulate the HCC tumour microenvironment with a direct impact on biological behaviours such as tumour growth,metastasis,angiogenesis,and immunomodulation.To this end,exosomes present an interesting avenue for further research in the field of HCC therapy.It is anticipated to become a novel diagnostic,prognostic marker,or therapeutic target for hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).Our review of the role played by exosomal components in HCC progression over the last five years aims to furnish references and innovative perspectives for early diagnosis,prognosis,and treatment of HCC.
9.Effect of arch shapes and missing second premolars on anchorage during maxillary molar distalization with clear aligners
Shiyu WANG ; Yangyang HUANG ; Hao LIU ; Li YANG ; Dian FAN ; Changyong YUAN ; Penglai WANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2024;28(28):4541-4546
BACKGROUND:The reciprocal force generated by the molar distalization with clear aligners can lead to anchorage loss.The effect of arch shapes and missing second premolars on anchorage has not been reported. OBJECTIVE:To analyze the effect of arch shapes and missing second premolars on anchorage during molar distalization with clear aligners using the finite element method. METHODS:Cone-beam CT data from an adult male were acquired from the database to establish the maxilla-upper dentition-periodontium-rectangular attachment-clear aligner model.The distal movement amount designed on the bilateral second molars was set to 0.25 mm.First,there were two groups in the study:second premolar bilateral presence and absence groups.Then,four subgroups in each group were created:tapered arch,ovoid arch,square Class Ⅱ Division 1 arch,and Class Ⅱ Division 2 arch groups.The Ansys software was used to calculate the displacement of the anchorage tooth and the stress of the periodontal ligament. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Mesial tipping and extrusion of first molars and premolars,labial inclination and intrusion of anterior teeth occurred during the upper second molar distalization with clear aligners.When the bilateral second premolars were missing,the mesial displacement of first molars increased significantly while that of first premolars and anterior teeth decreased in all groups.The square Class Ⅱ Division 1 arch group showed the least anterior labial inclination,while the tapered arch group showed the most.There was no significant difference between the ovoid arch group and the tapered arch group.Moreover,the magnitude of tipping in the square Class Ⅱ Division 2 arch group was slightly higher than that in the Class Ⅱ Division 1 arch group.The stress of the periodontal ligament of the anchorage teeth was concentrated on the cervical and apical regions of the teeth.And the lowest stress level was detected in the square arch group.Compared with the other groups,the stress on the labial cervical area of the periodontal ligaments was also significantly relieved in the square arch group.To conclude,the square arch is more favorable in terms of anterior anchorage control and periodontal ligament stress distribution.Anterior labial inclination efficiency can be increased in cases of Class Ⅱ Division 2 by designing the anterior labial inclination in conjunction with molar distalization.If the second premolar is missing during molar distalization,it is not conducive to opening up the space in the area of the missing tooth.
10.Effect of sagittal overcorrection design on displacement and stress of mandibular anterior teeth intrusion using clear aligners
Yangyang HUANG ; Shiyu WANG ; Hao LIU ; Li YANG ; Penglai WANG ; Changyong YUAN
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2024;28(29):4593-4598
BACKGROUND:The thin alveolar bone in the lower anterior region increases the risk of labial bone resorption when intruding the teeth with clear aligners.The effect of sagittal overcorrection design on the labiolingual control of mandibular anterior teeth intrusion has not been fully investigated. OBJECTIVE:To explore the effect of overcorrection on the changes in the displacement and stress of the mandibular anterior teeth,especially the cervical and apical regions. METHODS:Through a male volunteer cone-beam CT data,the three-dimensional reconstruction of the mandible and teeth was conducted in the MIMICS and GEOMAGIC software.Moreover,the models of periodontal ligaments,attachments,and appliances were created in the SOLIDWORKS software.First,the study was divided into canine intrusion group and incisor intrusion group.Then,the overcorrection(0°,1°,2°)was designed on the bilateral mandibular central and lateral incisors.A total of six models were established.The models were assembled and imported into the ANSYS software to analyze and calculate the displacement and stress level. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)In the canine intrusion group,canines intruded and tipped lingually while incisors extruded and tipped lingually.In the incisor intrusion group,canines extruded and tipped lingually while incisors intruded and tipped lingually.(2)Without overcorrection,the incisors necks moved lingually while apexes moved labially.With overcorrection,the incisors tended to be upright,followed by labial tilt.The least cervical and apical displacements were detected under 1° overcorrection.(3)With overcorrection,the incisal cervical stress concentration area shifted from labial to lingual in the canine intrusion group,whereas the stress concentration area shifted from lingual to labial in the incisor intrusion group.(4)The incisors tended to tilt lingually when intruding the mandibular anterior teeth with clear aligners.The sagittal overcorrection design was conductive to maintain the stable position of incisors.However,the amount of overcorrection should be moderate.Excessive overcorrection might increase the labial inclination tendencies of incisors.

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