1.Correlation Analysis Between Microbial Community Changes and Medicinal Quality Formation During Processing of Angelicae Dahuricae Radix
Xiaoyan CHEN ; Xinglong ZHU ; Qingxia GAN ; Jiahao WANG ; Guangqin AN ; Qinghua WU ; Jin PEI ; Yuntong MA
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(4):198-207
ObjectiveTo compare the differences in color, odor, coumarin content and microbial community composition of Angelicae Dahuricae Radix(ADR) during different drying processes, and to explore the correlation between changes in microbial community composition and changes in quality indexes of ADR. MethodsThe fresh ADR was processed at three drying temperatures(50, 70, 100 ℃) by drying and steaming cutting, semi-fresh cutting and drying, fresh cutting and drying, and sulfur fumigation methods. The color values of samples were extracted by Adobe Photoshop 2022 software and subjected to principal component analysis(PCA), electronic nose was used to identify the odor information of medicinal powders and subjected to loadings analysis, PCA, and linear discriminant analysis(LDA), and high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC) was used to determine the contents of five coumarins(bergapten, oxypeucedanin, imperatorin, phellopterin, isoimperatorin). The samples for microbial detection were taken from fresh dried samples, 50 ℃(dried and steamed cut, sulfur fumigated) samples, and 100 ℃(dried and steamed cut) samples when the water content was 50% and 14%, respectively. And the changes of microbial community composition during processing were determined by high-throughput sequencing method. The relationship between the changes of microbial community composition and the changes of odor, color and active component content of ADR during drying process was analyzed by Pearson correlation analysis. ResultsThe color quantification results showed that an increase in drying temperature led to the decrease of brightness value(L), and the increases of red-green value(a) and yellow-blue value(b), and the change of processing method had no obvious effect on the color of medicinal materials. The results of odor quantification showed that W1S, W2S, W5S, W2W and W1W sensor were sensitive to the odor changes of ADR and could be used to distinguish ADR decoction pieces from different processing methods. The results of HPLC showed that the coumarin content of ADR decreased with the increase of drying temperature and the delay of processing time, the optimal processing method was drying and steaming cutting method, and the optimal temperature was 50 ℃. High-throughput sequencing results showed that the dominant bacteria in ADR during processing were Achromobacter, Agrobacterium, Nocardioides, Mycobacterium and Enterobacter, the dominant fungi were Coprinopsis, Meyerozyma and Apiotrichum. The results of correlation analysis showed that the quality indexes of ADR were positively correlated with Agrobacterium, Mycobacterium in bacteria, Candida in fungi, and negatively correlated with Bacillus in bacteria. ConclusionThere are significant differences in the color, odor, coumarin content and microbial community composition of ADR in different drying processes, and the best drying method is drying and steaming cutting at 50 ℃. The relative abundance changes of 9 bacterial genera and 4 fungal genera are closely related to the quality formation of ADR during the drying process.
2.Diagnosis and Treatment of Lung Cancer Complicated with Sepsis from Perspective of "Yang Wei Yin Xian" Theory
Qinghua LIU ; Rui ZHU ; Jun YAN
Cancer Research on Prevention and Treatment 2025;52(5):423-428
"Yang Wei Yin Xian" originates from "Jin Kui Yao Lue". It denotes the slight pulse at the cun pulse and the yin pulse in the yang position, which indicates a deficiency of yang qi in the upper focus. The ulnar vein is a cord, and the yin position corresponds to the yin vein, which is excessive yin pathogen in the lower jiao. Lung cancer complicated with sepsis is common in clinical practice; it is characterized by a high mortality rate and poor conventional treatment outcomes. This article discusses "Yang Wei Yin Xian" and its relationship with lung cancer complicated by sepsis, evaluates the selection of TCM prescriptions and efficacy mechanisms of "Yang Wei Yin Xian" theory, and provides a reference for the use of this theory to guide clinical treatment.
3.Exploration and Reflection on the Construction of Pre-admission Processes in Public Hospitals
Guojie ZHANG ; Hongmei ZHANG ; Qinghua BAI ; Liluan YOU ; Wei ZHANG ; Xueqin SUN ; Jinjin GAO ; Zheng CHEN ; Weiguo ZHU ; Qing CHANG
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2025;16(5):1185-1192
Pre-admission is a critical initiative to optimize medical service processes and alleviate the challenge of "difficult access to healthcare. "However, there is currently a lack of standardized protocols for pre-admission procedures. This study aims to systematically analyze key nodes and risk factors in pre-admission process design and propose optimization strategies, providing a foundation for policy formulation and hospital practices. By constructing a "forward-reverse" dual-process model of pre-admission and identifying risk points based on stakeholder theory (patients, hospitals, healthcare administration, and insurance), the study reveals that while pre-admission can reduce the average length of stay, improve bed turnover rates, and enhance patient satisfaction, it also presents risks such as cross-period financial settlement, challenges in insurance policy adaptability, demands for information system integration, and the need for defining medical safety boundaries. To optimize the pre-admission process and mitigate these risks, this study explores framework improvements in areas including eligibility criteria, mode selection, cost settlement, transition between pre-admission and inpatient status, and cancellation of pre-admission, offering practical guidance for public hospitals. The authors argue that pre-admission requires tripartite collaboration among hospitals, insurers, and healthcare administrations: hospitals should establish top-level design, continuously refine processes, and implement dynamic risk assessment mechanisms; insurance providers should support cross-period settlement policies; and healthcare administrations should issue guiding policies or standardized protocols. Through multi-department coordination and collaborative efforts, the optimization and innovation of pre-admission processes can be advanced, ultimately delivering more efficient and convenient healthcare experiences for patients.
4.Variation of 137Cs activity concentration in aerosol in Beijing
Huan WANG ; Qinghua MENG ; Yun LOU ; Bin BAI ; Weijie ZHU ; Hongfang WANG ; Yuxia KONG ; Zechen FENG ; Shuguang ZHAI ; Jun YU ; Yaru SUN ; Yongzhong MA
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2024;41(9):1038-1042
Background 137Cs in atmospheric aerosol is the product of past nuclear weapon tests and nuclear accidents. When 137Cs is released into the atmosphere, it will deposit in dry land and marine environment, causing pollution of soil surface, water, agricultural products, and animal byproducts, and affecting public health. Objective To identify the variation pattern of 137Cs activity concentration in aerosol and its correlation with dust concentration in Beijing area from 2017 to 2020. Methods A total of 958 aerosol samples were collected from November 1, 2017 to June 30, 2020 in Beijing with a high volume air sampler at a sampling flow rate about 600 m3·h−1 and a collection time for each sample about 24 h. The activity concentration of 137Cs in the aerosol samples was determined with a low-background high-purity germanium γ spectrometer. The dust concentration was calculated using the difference in the mass of the aerosol filter before and after sampling. The detection rate of 137Cs and dust concentration in different seasons were compared. Spearman rank correlation test was used to analyze the correlation between 137Cs activity concentration and dust concentration. Results From 2017 to 2020, the 137Cs activity concentrations of 33 from 958 aerosol samples in Beijing were above the minimum detectable activityconcentration, the overall detection rate of 137Cs was 3.4%, and the activity concentration ranged from 1.86 to 45.53 μBq·m−3, with a median value of 4.85 μBq·m−3. The detection rate of 137Cs was highest in spring, followed by autumn, and lowest in winter and summer (8.4%, 3.0%, 1.1%, and 0.5%, respectively). The dust concentration ranged from 0.03 to 1.55 mg·m−3, with an average value of 0.18 mg·m−3. There was a statistically significant difference in the dust concentrations in spring, summer, autumn, and winter (F=45.51, P<0.05), and the highest value was 0.24 mg·m−3 in spring (P<0.05). The 137Cs activity concentration was positively correlated with the dust concentration (P<0.05). Conclusion The 137Cs activity concentration in aerosol in Beijing from 2017 to 2020 fluctuates within the range of background level, and its activity concentration is highest in spring, followed autumn, and lowest in summer and winter.
5.Association of hypertension onset age with diabetes
GAO Hui ; ZHU Xuting ; ZHANG Lei ; XIA Qinghua ; WANG Yingquan ; ZHANG Yanping ; XU Jiangmin ; SHI Yue ; SHI Wuyue ; JIANG Yu ; WAN Jinbao
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;36(11):921-925,930
Objective:
To examine the association of hypertension onset age with diabetes, so as to provide insights into reducing the the risk of cardiovascular events.
Methods:
Permanent residents aged 35 to 75 years were selected through the program of early screening and comprehensive intervention for the high-risk cardiovascular disease population in Changning District and Baoshan District, Shanghai Municipality from 2016 to 2020. Demographic information, disease history, hypertension onset age, blood pressure and fasting blood glucose were collected through questionnaire surveys, physical examination and laboratory tests. The residents were divided into four groups based on the onset age of hypertension: <45, 45-<55, 55-<65 and ≥65 years old, and the residents with normal blood pressure were selected as control. The association of hypertension onset age with prediabetes and diabetes were identified using a multivariable logistic regression model.
Results:
A total of 25 228 residents were recruited, including 8 753 males (34.70%) and 16 475 females (65.30%). The prevalence of hypertension was 43.80%. There were 1 779, 3 274, 3 781 and 2 217 cases with hypertension onset age of <45, 45-<55, 55-<65 and ≥65 years old, respectively, and 14 177 residents with normal blood pressure. The prevalence of prediabetes and diabetes were 24.01% and 11.29%, respectively. Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that after adjusting for confounding factors such as gender, marital status and educational level, compared with the normal blood pressure group, the risk of prediabetes was higher in the hypertension onset age groups of <45 (OR=1.345, 95%CI: 1.164-1.553), 45-<55 (OR=1.365, 95%CI: 1.212-1.536) and 55-<65 years old (OR=1.376, 95%CI: 1.239-1.527), and the risk of diabetes was higher in the hypertension onset age groups of <45 (OR=2.302, 95%CI: 1.906-2.775), 45-<55 (OR=2.349, 95%CI: 2.016-2.734), 55-<65 (OR=1.909, 95%CI: 1.667-2.184) and ≥65 years old (OR=1.315, 95%CI: 1.131-1.526).
Conclusion
There are statistically significant associations between hypertension onset age with prediabetes and diabetes.
6.Deep learning-based recognition of stained tongue coating images
Liqin ZHONG ; Guojiang XIN ; Qinghua PENG ; Ji CUI ; Lei ZHU ; Hao LIANG
Digital Chinese Medicine 2024;7(2):129-136
Objective To build a dataset encompassing a large number of stained tongue coating images and process it using deep learning to automatically recognize stained tongue coating images. Methods A total of 1 001 images of stained tongue coating from healthy students at Hunan University of Chinese Medicine and 1 007 images of pathological(non-stained)tongue coat-ing from hospitalized patients at The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine with lung cancer,diabetes,and hypertension were collected.The tongue images were randomi-zed into the training,validation,and testing datasets in a 7:2:1 ratio.A deep learning model was constructed using the ResNet50 for recognizing stained tongue coating in the training and validation datasets.The training period was 90 epochs.The model's performance was evaluated by its accuracy,loss curve,recall,F1 score,confusion matrix,receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve,and precision-recall(PR)curve in the tasks of predicting stained tongue coating images in the testing dataset.The accuracy of the deep learning model was compared with that of attending physicians of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM). Results The training results showed that after 90 epochs,the model presented an excellent classification performance.The loss curve and accuracy were stable,showing no signs of overfitting.The model achieved an accuracy,recall,and F1 score of 92%,91%,and 92%,re-spectively.The confusion matrix revealed an accuracy of 92%for the model and 69%for TCM practitioners.The areas under the ROC and PR curves were 0.97 and 0.95,respectively. Conclusion The deep learning model constructed using ResNet50 can effectively recognize stained coating images with greater accuracy than visual inspection of TCM practitioners.This model has the potential to assist doctors in identifying false tongue coating and prevent-ing misdiagnosis.
7.Evaluation of medical and health resource allocation efficiency in tertiary hospitals of Suzhou
Xiao WANG ; Gang DONG ; Yihe HU ; Xiaohong ZHU ; Qinghua WANG ; Jingyun TANG
Modern Hospital 2024;24(8):1156-1160,1163
Objective To analyze the allocation efficiency of medical and health resources in 26 tertiary hospitals in Suzhou from 2017 to 2022 and perform quantitative analysis in order to provide suggestions for relevant departments to rationally coordinate the health resources allocation,regional health planning and hospital management.Methods The number of health technicians,the number of beds in health institutions and the total health expenditure were selected as input indicators,while the number of diagnostic and treatment visits and the number of discharged patients were selected as output indicators.The efficiency was measured by the SBM(Slack-Based Measure)model and the SBM window model respectively.Results Influenced by public health emergencies,the allocation efficiency of medical resources in tertiary hospitals in Suzhou city decreased first and then started to increase Under the two models,the average efficiency scores of 26 hospitals were 0.687 and 0.707,respectively.Notably,under the SBM window model,19 hospitals(73%)achieved efficiency scores near or above the average.Conclusion The two models present a conclusion that the overall efficiency of the tertiary hospitals in Suzhou is generally effective.To further enhance the allo-cation and utilization of medical resources,it is suggested that a comprehensive consideration of health needs guide the planning of medical resource distribution.Leveraging information technology to innovate medical service models,and strengthening internal de-velopment and management practices are essential strategies for promoting high-quality development in tertiary hospitals.
8.Evolving landscape of treatments targeting the microenvironment of liver metastases in non-small cell lung cancer
Lingling ZHU ; Xianzhe YU ; Xiaojun TANG ; Chenggong HU ; Lei WU ; Yanyang LIU ; Qinghua ZHOU
Chinese Medical Journal 2024;137(9):1019-1032
Liver metastases (LMs) are common in lung cancer. Despite substantial advances in diagnosis and treatment, the survival rate of patients with LM remains low as the immune-suppressive microenvironment of the liver allows tumor cells to evade the immune system. The impact of LMs on the outcomes of immune checkpoint inhibitors in patients with solid tumors has been the main focus of recent translational and clinical research. Growing evidence indicates that the hepatic microenvironment delivers paracrine and autocrine signals from non-parenchymal and parenchymal cells. Overall, these microenvironments create pre- and post-metastatic conditions for the progression of LMs. Herein, we reviewed the epidemiology, physiology, pathology and immunology, of LMs associated with non-small cell lung cancer and the role and potential targets of the liver microenvironment in LM in each phase of metastasis. Additionally, we reviewed the current treatment strategies and challenges that should be overcome in preclinical and clinical investigations. These approaches target liver elements as the basis for future clinical trials, including combinatorial interventions reported to resolve hepatic immune suppression, such as immunotherapy plus chemotherapy, immunotherapy plus radiotherapy, immunotherapy plus anti-angiogenesis therapy, and surgical resection.
9.Effect of adipose-derived stem cell-derived exosomes on migration ability of macrophages in vitro
Bo YUAN ; Jiayi XIE ; Siyu JIANG ; Yajun MENG ; Qinghua ZHU ; Xiaofei LI ; Xiumei FU ; Lide XIE
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2024;50(3):718-727
Objective:To discuss the effect of adipose-derived stem cell-derived exosomes(ADSC-Exos)on the migration ability of the macrophages RAW264.7,and to clarify its role in promoting function of the macrophages.Methods:The adipose tissue adjacent to epididymis of the SD rats was isolated to perform primary culture of the adipose-derived stem cells(ADSCs).The adipogenic and osteogenic differentiation induction was conducted,and the multidirectional differentiation potential of the ADSCs was detected by oil Red O and Alizarin red staining.Western blotting and immunofluorescence methods were used to detect the positive expressions of the ADSCs markers CD29 and CD44;the ADSC-Exos were extracted by Exos isolation kit,and the morphology,size,and distribution of particle size of the ADSC-Exos were examined by transmission electron microscope and nanoparticle tracking analyzer;the expression levels of exosome-specific markers CD9 and TSG101 proteins in the ADSC-Exos were detected by Western blotting method;the uptake of ADSC-Exos by the macrophages was observed by tracing method.The macrophages RAW264.7 were divided into control group,10 mg·L-1 ADSC-Exos group,20 mg·L-1 ADSC-Exos group,and 40 mg·L-1 ADSC-Exos group.The activities of the macrophages in various groups were detected by 5-ethynyl-2'-deoxyuridine(EdU)staining;the number of migration macrophages in various groups was detected by Transwell chamber assay;the adhesion of macrophages in various groups was observed by fluorescence microscope.Results:After 24 h of primary culture,the ADSCs adhered to the wall and exhibited scattered,elongated shapes;after 7 d of culture,the adherent cells showed a comb-like,vortex-like orderly arrangement,resembling fibroblasts;after 10 passages,the irregular morphology of the ADSCs and decreased proliferation rate were found.The isolated ADSCs showed potential for the osteogenic and adipogenic differentiation,and the expressions of CD29 and CD44 proteins were positive.The transmission electron microscope observation resuls showed that the ADSC-Exos appeared disc-shaped,and the main peak of particle size distribution was around 132 nm.The CD9 and TSG101 proteins were positively expressed in the ADSC-Exos,indicating successful extraction.The fluorescence microscope results showed red fluorescence signals around the nuclei of the RAW264.7 cells,indicating the uptake of ADSC-Exos by the macrophages.Compared with control group,the rates of EdU positive cells in 10,20,and 40 mg·L-1 ADSC-Exos groups were significantly increased(P<0.05);compared with 10 mg·L-1 ADSC-Exos group,the rate of EdU positive cells in 20 mg·L-1 ADSC-Exos group was significantly increased(P<0.05).Compared with control group,the numbers of migration cells in 10,20,and 40 mg·L-1 ADSC-Exos groups were significantly increased(P<0.05);compared with 10 mg·L-1 ADSC-Exos group,the numbers of migration cells in 20 and 40 mg·L-1 ADSC-Exos groups were significantly increased(P<0.05).Compared with control group,the numbers of the adherent macrophages in 10,20,and 40 mg·L-1 ADSC-Exos groups were significantly increased(P<0.05);compared with 10 mg·L-1 ADSC-Exos group,the number of adherent macrophages in 20 mg·L-1 ADSC-Exos group was significantly increased(P<0.05).Conclusion:The ADSC-Exos can be internalized by the macrophages and they can enhance the migration ability of the macrophages by affecting the cell adhesion.
10.Clinical analysis of Kirschner wire prying assisted reduction for treating humeral supracondylar Gartland ⅢB/Ⅳ type fracture in children
Wei CHE ; Jin CHEN ; Qinghua ZHU
Chongqing Medicine 2024;53(11):1640-1644
Objective To investigate the clinical effect of Kirschner wire prying assisted reduction in the treatment of extremely unstable humeral supracondylar Gartland ⅢB/Ⅳ type fracture in children. Methods Thirty-seven children patients with diagnosed humeral supracondylar Gartland ⅢB/Ⅳ type fracture in this hospital from September 2021 to August 2022 were selected.After two unsuccessful attempts at manu-al reduction during the operation,the Kirschner wire prying was used to assist in reduction and complete per-cutaneous Kirschner wire fixation.The operation time,fracture healing time,intraoperative ulnar nerve injury,postoperative superficial and deep infection,ossifying myositis and elbow varus deformity were recorded.The function of elbow joint in the affected side was evaluated by the Flynn score in postoperative 6 months. Results All operations in the children patients were successfully completed.No case was converted to open operation and had ulnar nerve injury.The mean operation time was (45.78±10.35)min.All children patients were followed up after the operation.The fracture healing time after the operation in all children patients was 4-6 weeks,with an average time of (5.14±0.67)weeks.No case of superficial and deep infection was found during the postoperative follow-up,and no case of ossifying myositis and elbow varus deformity was found.In the elbow joint Flynn score in postoperative 6 months,there were excellent in 30 cases,good in 6 cases,medi-um in 1 case,the excellent and good rates reached 97%.Conclusion Kirschner wire prying assisted reduction in the treatment of humeral supracondylar Gartland ⅢB/Ⅳ type fracture in children has definite effect,this technique has the advantages of small trauma,simple operation and safety,which is worthy of promotion.


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