1.The development of a framework on the need for elderly healthcare guidelines in China and related issues
Bi ZHANG ; Lingling YU ; Qiang GAO ; Pengjun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2024;43(9):1131-1136
Objective:Based on the serious situation of population aging and the need for geriatric healthcare guidelines in China, we constructed a framework on the need for national geriatric care guidelines and conducted relevant analysis, aiming to provide a reference for the formulation of guidelines for geriatric care.Methods:Literature review and expert consultations were used to construct a framework on the need for guidelines on geriatric care in China.Twenty-two experts were invited to form a consultation group, and two rounds of expert consultations and discussions were carried out using the Delphi method to update and adjust the framework.Hierarchical analysis was used to calculate the weight of each guideline direction.Results:A framework on the need for geriatric healthcare guidelines was developed, containing 7 first-level directions and 35 second-level directions, and the weights of the directions were derived, with the direction of guidelines on geriatric syndromes having the highest weight at 0.204, and the direction of guidelines on geriatric disease diagnosis and treatment having the second highest weight at 0.196.Conclusions:A preliminary framework on the need for geriatric healthcare guidelines has been established.It is fitting for the country's general conditions, takes into account the needs from multiple perspectives, has good coverage, and can be expected to solve a range of difficult and urgent issues in geriatric care and help promote the development of a set of high-quality guidelines in the field of geriatric healthcare.
2.Hypoglycemic Effect and Mechanism of Chinese Medicine Saponins: A Review
Chuan PENG ; Xuefang HU ; Zhengtao CHEN ; Chenyu DOU ; Peng YANG ; Jingxin BI ; Lei DING ; Lili WU ; Lingling QIN ; Tonghua LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(11):266-275
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by insulin resistance, hyperinsulinemia, and disturbance of glucose and lipid metabolism, with elevated blood glucose as the main clinical manifestation. Due to its complex etiology and pathogenesis, there is no effective treatment, which critically threatens human health and places a heavy burden on society and families. Saponins are a class of glycosides with complex structures that have the advantage of a wide range of sources, elevated safety, and low adverse effects. As an essential active ingredient in Chinese medicine, Chinese medicine saponins have a variety of biological activities such as hypoglycemia, hypoglycaemia, anti-inflammation, antioxidation, anti-tumor, and immune modulation. In recent years, numerous studies have shown that Chinese medicine saponins are effective in preventing and treating T2DM. Although there have been numerous studies on the hypoglycemic effects and mechanisms of Chinese medicine saponins, there has been no systematic review of the mechanisms of Chinese medicine saponins in the treatment of T2DM. Therefore, to provide a theoretical basis for an in-depth study of the hypoglycemic effects of Chinese medicine saponins and a scientific basis for the development and clinical application of drugs, this paper systematically summarized the hypoglycemic mechanisms of Chinese medicine saponins, such as improving islet β-cell function, improving insulin resistance, inhibiting glycosidase activity, reducing the inflammatory response, anti-oxidative stress, and regulating intestinal flora, and analyzed the current research problems and development trends.
3.ChatGPT and medical research ethics: Debates and norms
Qiang GAO ; Mengyao REN ; Miao XU ; Lingling YU ; Bi ZHANG ; Pengjun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management 2023;36(3):161-166
Objective:Analyze the ethical issues encountered or potential in the use of ChatGPT and explore its ethical norms and requirements.Methods:Based on the ethical perspective of medical scientific research, this paper analyzed the disputes existing in ChatGPT from the perspectives of morality, fairness, responsibility and supervision, and explored the reasons for the disputes from both subjective and objective aspects.Results:ChatGPT has ethical issues, fairness issues, accountability issues, and regulatory issues.Conclusions:Ethical issues in ChatGPT should be regulated from the perspectives of people-oriented, limiting monopoly, strengthening responsibility and insisting on development, to reduce potential risks and negative effects.
4.AGO and RDRP genes are involved in the stress response of Aspergillus flavus
Xiang Liu ; Bi Yang ; Xun Tian ; Jianhong Zhou ; Yonghui Liao ; Lingling Liu ; Wenfeng Yu ; Xiaolan Qi ; Yinhui Jiang
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2023;58(9):1442-1449
Objective :
To explore the role of Argonaute ( Ago) gene and RNA⁃Dependent RNA Polymerase (RDRP) gene of Aspergillus flavus in the growth and development about the RNAi mechanism .
Methods :
A. flavus Ago1 , Ago2 , RDRP1 , RDRP3 gene mutant strains were constructed by homologous recombination . The growth and development of the mutant strains were observed on potato dextrose agar(PDA) + uracil uridine (UU) medium inoculated with 3 μl 106 CFU/mL spores . 200 , 400 μg cell wall pressure agent conidored ( CR) , 0. 8 mol/L , 1 . 6 mol/L osmotic pressure agent NaCl , 2 mmol/L , 4 mmol/L oxidative pressure agent hydrogen peroxide (H2 O2 ) and 0. 01% , 0. 02% genomic damage agent methyl mesylate (MMS) were added to the Yeast extract Glucose Minimum (YGM) + UU medium to analyze the stress response of the mutant strains .
Results :
A. flavus mutant strains about ΔAgo1 , ΔAgo2 , ΔRDRP1 , ΔRDRP3 were successfully constructed and its growth and development were normal . The ΔAgo1 and ΔAgo2 strains reduced the stress effects on cell wall and osmotic pressure compared to the control . Ago1 gene deletion reduced the effect of H2 O2 , and conversely RDRP3 gene deletion increased the inhibition of H2 O2 . The Ago2 and RDRP1 strains reduced the effect on genetic damage agent . In addition , ΔRDRP1 increased the effect of osmotic stress .
Conclusion
The Ago1 , Ago2 , RDRP1 and RDRP3 genes of A. flavus are not in⁃ volved in the regulation of growth rate and asexual reproduction and can participate in the regulating of the host stress response to the environment .
5.Effect of Trichosanthis Radix-Polygonati Rhizoma on Glucose and Lipid Metabolism and Hepatic Insulin Resistance in KKAy Mice
Jingxin BI ; Qiu'e ZHANG ; Lei DING ; Chuan PENG ; Qing ZHAO ; Huizhao QIN ; Lili WU ; Lingling QIN ; Tonghua LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2022;28(21):42-49
ObjectiveTo observe the effects of the water extracts of Trichosanthis Radix-Polygonati Rhizoma at different ratios on glucose and lipid metabolism in KKAy mice with spontaneous type 2 diabetes and explore the mechanism of the extract in alleviating insulin resistance based on phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt)/forkhead box O1 (FoxO1) signaling pathway. MethodThe 8-week-old C57BL/6J male mice were taken as the normal control group, and KKAy male mice of the same age were randomly assigned into a model group, a metformin group, Trichosanthis Radix-Polygonati Rhizoma groups at the ratios of 1∶1 (Trichosanthis Radix 30 g, Polygonati Rhizoma 30 g), 1∶3 (Trichosanthis Radix 15 g, Polygonati Rhizoma 45 g), and 1∶5 (Trichosanthis Radix 10 g, Polygonati Rhizoma 50 g) according to blood glucose level and body weight, with 6 mice in each group. The administration lasted for 8 weeks, and the body weight (BW) and fasting blood glucose (FBG) of mice were recorded at the same time points of the 2nd, 4th, 6th, and 8th weeks, respectively. Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) was performed at the 7th week. After drug administration, the serum levels of total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and fasting insulin (FINS) were measured, and homeostasis model assessment-insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) index was calculated. The liver tissue samples were stained with hematylin-eosin (HE) and periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) for observation of the fat distribution and glycogen content. The protein levels of PI3K, Akt, p-Akt, FoxO1, and p-FoxO1 in the liver were determined by Western blot. ResultCompared with the normal group, the model group showed increased food intake, FBG, glucose tolerance, FINS, HOMA-IR, TC, TG, and LDL-C (P<0.01), and down-regulated protein levels of PI3K, Akt, phosphorylaison (p)-Akt, FoxO1, and p-FoxO1 in the liver (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, Trichosanthis Radix-Polygonati Rhizoma lowered FBG and HOMA-IR (P<0.05, P<0.01). In particular, the combination at the ratio of 1∶3 showed the best performance (P<0.01) comparable to metformin. Furthermore, Trichosanthis Radix-Polygonati Rhizoma at different ratios lowered blood glucose at different time points of OGTT (P<0.05) and TC and LDL-C (P<0.01). Additionally, the combination at the ratio of 1∶3 reduced TG (P<0.01). The liver of mice in the drug administration groups showed regular morphology, with few lipid droplets and rich glycogen. Western blot showed that Trichosanthis Radix-Polygonati Rhizoma up-regulated the protein levels of PI3K and p-Akt, down-regulated the protein level of FoxO1, and up-regulated the protein level of p-FoxO1 (P<0.05). ConclusionTrichosanthis Radix-Polygonati Rhizoma, especially at the ratio of 1∶3, lowered the FBG, TC, LDL-C, and HOMA-IR index, promoted liver glycogen synthesis, and reduced steatosis in KKAy mice, which may be related to the regulation of PI3K/Akt/FoxO1 signaling pathway in the liver.
6.Application and basic application process of MR accelerator in lung cancer
Jianyang WANG ; Xi XIAO ; Lingling YAN ; Ying CAO ; Kuo MEN ; Nan BI
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2022;31(1):24-28
Radiotherapy is one of the most important components of cancer treatment. Image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT) is the mainstream tool in the precision radiation oncology. Magnetic resonance (MR) accelerator can perform MRI for tumors during radiotherapy, deliver real-time tracing and monitoring of tumors and thus realize the MRI-guided adaptive radiotherapy. Here, the latest research status and clinical application of MR accelerator in lung cancer were reviewed.
7.Study on the current situation and countermeasures of human genetic resources management in a tertiary hospital
Han LI ; Lingling YU ; Bi ZHANG ; Miao MIAO ; Pengjun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management 2021;34(1):8-11
Objective:To analyze the current situation of human genetic resources management in a tertiary hospital, and propose improvement suggestions for the management of human genetic resources in tertiary hospitals.Methods:According to the review of laws and regulations of human genetic resources management in China, analyze the current situation, challenges and management suggestions of human genetic resources management in this particular tertiary hospital, and further management suggestions are proposed.Results:Main problems were identified in the tertiary hospital, including the knowledge of researchers needs to be improved, and due to lack of supervision and management on process of human genetic resources projects, the management of investigator initiated clinical trials needs to be further strengthened.Conclusions:The tertiary hospital needs to strengthen the researcher training on the management of human genetic resources, establish the whole-process supervision of human genetic resources project and pay more attention to the management of investigator initiated clinical trials.
8.The international experiences of Investigator-initiated Clinical Trials and implications
Huifang ZHANG ; Lingling YU ; Bi ZHANG ; Pengjun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management 2021;34(3):235-240
Objective:To introduce the experience of international Investigator- initiated Clinical Trials (IIT), provide suggestions for the construction of IIT management system in China. Methods:Applying the literature review research methodologies to analyze the document materials, five aspects including the funding source, technical support, personnel training, management mechanism and policy assurance were analyzed.Comparison was conducted to identify possible problems existed in Chinese IIT, and further explore possible lessons that we can learn in Chinese context.Results:Identified problems of Chinese IIT include insufficient funds, unsound scientific research design, imperfect data information system, lack of standard training for researchers, as well as the urgent need for more optimized whole-process management, quality control, and policy support.Conclusions:Suggested series of measurements that including expand the funding sources, improve the construction of scientific steering committee, improve the construction of data information platform at the national level, standardize the training of researchers, and update the operation mechanism and also the regulatory requirement are proposed to enhance the IIT research quality, as well as the IIT management.
9.Promoting the information management of hospital ethics review by establishing an information system
Wei LIU ; Lingling YU ; Bi ZHANG ; Haijuan ZHAO ; Pengjun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management 2021;34(4):302-304
Objective:Through the establishment of a tertiary hospital ethics review information system, the information management of ethics review is carried out, thereby improving the quality and efficiency of ethics review.Methods:Four steps that including status quo analysis and problem identifying, corrective action plan making, outcome monitoring, as well as experience analysis were conducted, according to which a full-chain ethical review information system was developed. This system has certain characteristics such as well-featured functions, reasonable structure and user friendly, which fulfilled the expectation of the information management of review work.Results:The updated ethics review information system provides much stronger support for ethics review management and also improves its efficiency.Conclusions:The information system makes the management of ethics review more efficient, standardized and well-organised.
10.A survey of tertiary hospital new researchers’ awareness and attitude on scientific integrity
Lingling YU ; Miao MIAO ; Bi ZHANG ; Wei LIU ; Pengjun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management 2020;33(2):146-150
Objective:Understand the perceptions of research integrity and their attitudes to related integrity violations among newly recruited researchers in a tertiary hospital.Methods:The electronic questionnaire was distributed to a WeChat group of 123 newly recruited researchers in a tertiary hospital in 2018. The questionnaire included the demographic characteristics, the awareness of research integrity and attitude towards behaviors that violate research integrity.Results:The total number of respondents was 87 and 45.98% respondents received research integrity training. Less than 50% of respondents were familiar with the regulatory requirement of research integrity, the definition of research integrity, fabrication, falsification, plagiarism and other common problems violating research integrity. Regarding attitude towards scientific misconduct, most investigators (82.76%~90.8%) thought it incorrect. 64.37% of investigators would like to report to regulatory authorities if they found scientific misconduct. If the researchers strongly violated research integrity, 80.46%~81.61% of respondents voted for suspending his or her promotion, suspending his or her application for being a mentor and 58.62% of respondents voted for being banned for conducting any research forever. Receiving education of research integrity is an independent influence factor of awareness of fabrication, falsification and plagiarism (FFP).Conclusions:The proportion of newly recruited researchers receiving research integrity training in tertiary hospital is not big and most researchers don't know much about research integrity. Their attitudes to academic misconduct need to be further strengthened. Various measures are urgently needed to carry out to improve the integrity awareness and attitude of newly recruited researchers in tertiary hospitals.


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