1.A qualitative study on continuing medical education training needs for village doctors in Beijing Huairou district
Xiaolei CHEN ; Dan ZHU ; Zhaolu PAN ; Feiyue WANG ; Xiaoqin LU ; Juan DU
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2024;23(1):46-51
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective:To survey the continuing medical education training needs for village doctors in Beijing suburbs.Methods:A qualitative study on the continuing medical education training needs for village doctors was conducted in Beijing Huairou district from March to July 2021. Six township hospital managers, 19 village doctors, 15 village cadres and 30 villagers from 15 villages of 3 townships in the district selected by purposive sampling method attended the face-to-face, individual, in-depth interviews. A semi-structured interview outline was developed based on literature review and expert consultation. The content of the interviews was analyzed by the thematic framework method.Results:Among 19 rural doctors, 11 preferred the full-time training, while 8 were unable to participate in the full-time training. Most of township hospital managers and village doctors thought the ideal form of training was "classroom knowledge teaching teaching" (5/6, 16/19)and "outpatient clerkship"(6/6, 13/19). The training contents for village doctors were basic medical knowledge and skills, including diagnosis and treatment of common diseases, identification of common symptoms and management of chronic diseases; the appropriate techniques of traditional Chinese medicine including acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping and scraping; and public health including epidemic prevention and control, infectious disease detection and reporting.Conclusion:For improving the applicability and practicality of training for village doctors, it is necessary to apply rational training methods and forms, and develop targeted training program and contents based on training needs.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
2.Effect of oral fish oil on wound healing in patients with diabetic foot ulcers:a randomized,double-blind,placebo-controlled study
Hao ZHANG ; Jing XU ; Qiang TONG ; Mengran SHI ; Min WANG ; Yingxuan DU ; Yuan WANG ; Chunlin ZHANG ; Jiawei LIU ; Xiaoqin GUO ; Xinyu LIANG ; Jian WANG
Chongqing Medicine 2024;53(5):669-676
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective To investigate the effect of oral fish oil on wound healing and related indexes in patients with diabetic foot ulcer(DFU).Methods A randomized,double-blind,placebo-controlled design was used to recruit 68 patients with DFU aged 18-80 years old in the hospital,and the baseline clinical data of the patients were collected.The patients were randomly divided into experimental group(32 cases,fish oil soft capsule,3 g/d)and control group(33 cases,corn oil soft capsule,3 g/d)by random number generated by Ex-cel,and the intervention lasted for 12 weeks.The primary endpoints included the proportion of complete wound healing and healing area≥50%.The secondary endpoints included wound area,healing time,inflamma-tion index,glucose metabolism index,nutrition related index and wound reinfection.Additionally,the influen-cing factors of wound healing were analyzed.Results After intervention,the proportion of complete wound healing and healing area≥50%in the experimental group was significantly higher than that in the control group(P=0.007,0.039).In the subjects with complete wound healing,the mean healing time in the experi-mental group was shorter than that in the control group,but the difference was not statistically significant(P=0.132).The reduction area of wound area in the experimental group was significantly larger than that in the control group(P=0.045).The decrease of interleukin(IL)-6 and IL-8 in the experimental group was significantly higher than that in the control group(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the reduc-tion of C-reactive protein(CRP),tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio(NLR),glycated hemoglobin A1c(HbA1c)and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio(PLR)between the two groups(P>0.05).The improvement of prealbumin(PA)in the experimental group was higher than that in the control group,but the difference was not statistically significant(P>0.05).Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that oral fish oil intervention(OR=6.771,95%CI:1.787-25.652),HbA1c(OR=4.149,95%CI:1.026-16.770)and ulcer type(OR=4.319,95%CI:1.026-18.173)were the influencing factors of wound healing(P<0.05).Conclusion Oral fish oil promotes wound healing in patients with DFU,which may be re-lated to improving the level of chronic inflammation in the body.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
3.A real-world study of first-line albumin-bound paclitaxel in the treatment of advanced pancreatic cancer in China
Juan DU ; Xin QIU ; Jiayao NI ; Qiaoli WANG ; Fan TONG ; Huizi SHA ; Yahui ZHU ; Liang QI ; Wei CAI ; Chao GAO ; Xiaowei WEI ; Minbin CHEN ; Zhuyin QIAN ; Maohuai CAI ; Min TAO ; Cailian WANG ; Guocan ZHENG ; Hua JIANG ; Anwei DAI ; Jun WU ; Minghong ZHAO ; Xiaoqin LI ; Bin LU ; Chunbin WANG ; Baorui LIU
Chinese Journal of Oncology 2024;46(11):1038-1048
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective:To observe and evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of albumin-bound paclitaxel as first-line treatment for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer in China, and to explore the prognosis-related molecules in pancreatic cancer based on next-generation sequencing (NGS) of tumor tissues.Methods:From December 2018 to December 2020, patients with locally advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer were recruited to accept albumin-bound paclitaxel as first-line treatment in the oncology departments of 24 hospitals in East China. The primary endpoints were overall survival (OS) and treatment related adverse events, and the secondary endpoint was progression-free survival (PFS). Adverse effects were graded using Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events 5.0 (CTCAE 5.0). NGS sequencing on the primary or metastatic tissue samples of pancreatic cancer obtained through surgical resection or biopsy was performed.Results:This study recruited 229 patients, including 70 patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer (LAPC) and 159 patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer (mPC). The disease control rate was 79.9% and the objective response rate is 36.3%.The common adverse effects during treatment were anaemia (159 cases), leucopenia (170 cases), neutropenia (169 cases), increased aminotransferases (110 cases), and thrombocytopenia (95 cases), and the incidence of grade 3-4 neutropenia is 12.2% (28/229). The median follow-up time was 21.2 months (95% CI: 18.5-23.1 months). The median PFS (mPFS) was 5.3 months (95% CI: 4.37-4.07 months) and the median OS (mOS) was 11.2 months (95% CI: 9.5-12.9 months). The mPFS of patients with LAPC was 7.4 months (95% CI: 6.6-11.2 months), and their mOS was 15.5 months (95% CI: 12.6-NA months). The mPFS of patients with mPC was 3.9 months (95% CI: 3.4-5.1 months), and their mOS was 9.3 months (95% CI: 8.0-10.8 months). Multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that clinical stage ( HR=1.47, 95% CI: 1.06-2.04), primary tumor site ( HR=0.64, 95% CI: 0.48-0.86), Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status (ECOG PS) score ( HR=2.66, 95% CI: 1.53-4.65), and whether to combine radiotherapy ( HR=0.65, 95% CI: 0.42-1.00) were independent influencing factors for the PFS of these patients. The primary tumor site ( HR=0.68, 95% CI: 0.48-0.95), ECOG score ( HR=5.82, 95% CI: 3.14-10.82), and whether to combine radiotherapy ( HR=0.58, 95% CI: 0.35-0.96) were independent influencing factors of the OS of these patients. The most frequent gene mutations in these advanced stage pancreatic patients were KRAS (89.66%), TP53 (77.01%), CDKN2A (32.18%), and SMAD4 (21.84%) by NGS of tumor tissues from 87 pancreatic cancer patients with sufficient specimens. Further analysis revealed that mutations in CDKN2B, PTEN, FGF6, and RBBP8 genes were significantly associated with an increased risk of death ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Albumin-bound paclitaxel as first-line treatment demonstrated feasible anti-tumor efficacy and manageable safety for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer in China.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
4.A real-world study of first-line albumin-bound paclitaxel in the treatment of advanced pancreatic cancer in China
Juan DU ; Xin QIU ; Jiayao NI ; Qiaoli WANG ; Fan TONG ; Huizi SHA ; Yahui ZHU ; Liang QI ; Wei CAI ; Chao GAO ; Xiaowei WEI ; Minbin CHEN ; Zhuyin QIAN ; Maohuai CAI ; Min TAO ; Cailian WANG ; Guocan ZHENG ; Hua JIANG ; Anwei DAI ; Jun WU ; Minghong ZHAO ; Xiaoqin LI ; Bin LU ; Chunbin WANG ; Baorui LIU
Chinese Journal of Oncology 2024;46(11):1038-1048
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective:To observe and evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of albumin-bound paclitaxel as first-line treatment for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer in China, and to explore the prognosis-related molecules in pancreatic cancer based on next-generation sequencing (NGS) of tumor tissues.Methods:From December 2018 to December 2020, patients with locally advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer were recruited to accept albumin-bound paclitaxel as first-line treatment in the oncology departments of 24 hospitals in East China. The primary endpoints were overall survival (OS) and treatment related adverse events, and the secondary endpoint was progression-free survival (PFS). Adverse effects were graded using Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events 5.0 (CTCAE 5.0). NGS sequencing on the primary or metastatic tissue samples of pancreatic cancer obtained through surgical resection or biopsy was performed.Results:This study recruited 229 patients, including 70 patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer (LAPC) and 159 patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer (mPC). The disease control rate was 79.9% and the objective response rate is 36.3%.The common adverse effects during treatment were anaemia (159 cases), leucopenia (170 cases), neutropenia (169 cases), increased aminotransferases (110 cases), and thrombocytopenia (95 cases), and the incidence of grade 3-4 neutropenia is 12.2% (28/229). The median follow-up time was 21.2 months (95% CI: 18.5-23.1 months). The median PFS (mPFS) was 5.3 months (95% CI: 4.37-4.07 months) and the median OS (mOS) was 11.2 months (95% CI: 9.5-12.9 months). The mPFS of patients with LAPC was 7.4 months (95% CI: 6.6-11.2 months), and their mOS was 15.5 months (95% CI: 12.6-NA months). The mPFS of patients with mPC was 3.9 months (95% CI: 3.4-5.1 months), and their mOS was 9.3 months (95% CI: 8.0-10.8 months). Multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that clinical stage ( HR=1.47, 95% CI: 1.06-2.04), primary tumor site ( HR=0.64, 95% CI: 0.48-0.86), Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status (ECOG PS) score ( HR=2.66, 95% CI: 1.53-4.65), and whether to combine radiotherapy ( HR=0.65, 95% CI: 0.42-1.00) were independent influencing factors for the PFS of these patients. The primary tumor site ( HR=0.68, 95% CI: 0.48-0.95), ECOG score ( HR=5.82, 95% CI: 3.14-10.82), and whether to combine radiotherapy ( HR=0.58, 95% CI: 0.35-0.96) were independent influencing factors of the OS of these patients. The most frequent gene mutations in these advanced stage pancreatic patients were KRAS (89.66%), TP53 (77.01%), CDKN2A (32.18%), and SMAD4 (21.84%) by NGS of tumor tissues from 87 pancreatic cancer patients with sufficient specimens. Further analysis revealed that mutations in CDKN2B, PTEN, FGF6, and RBBP8 genes were significantly associated with an increased risk of death ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Albumin-bound paclitaxel as first-line treatment demonstrated feasible anti-tumor efficacy and manageable safety for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer in China.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
5.Results of Lung Cancer Screening with Low-dose Computed Tomography and Exploration of Risk Factors in Guangzhou
LU XUANZHUANG ; QIU QIUXIA ; YANG CHUNYU ; LI CAICHEN ; LI JIANFU ; XIONG SHAN ; CHENG BO ; ZHOU CHUJING ; DU XIAOQIN ; ZHANG YI ; HE JIANXING ; LIANG WENHUA ; ZHONG NANSHAN
Chinese Journal of Lung Cancer 2024;27(5):345-358
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Background and objective Both of lung cancer incidence and mortality rank first among all cancers in China.Previous lung cancer screening trials were mostly selective screening for high-risk groups such as smokers.Non-smoking women accounted for a considerable proportion of lung cancer cases in Asia.This study aimed to evaluate the outcome of community-based mass screening in Guangzhou and identify the high-risk factors for lung cancer.Methods Residents aged 40-74 years in Guangzhou were screened with low-dose computed tomography(LDCT)for lung cancer and the pulmonary nodules were classified and managed according to China National Lung Cancer Screening Guideline with Low-dose Computed Tomography(2018 version).The detection rate of positive nodules was calculated.Before the LDCT examination,residents were required to complete a"lung cancer risk factors questionnaire".The risk factors of the questionnaire were analyzed by least absolute shrinkage and selection operator(LASSO)penalized Logistic regression analysis.Results A total of 6256 residents were included in this study.1228 positive nodules(19.63%)and 117 lung cancers were confirmed,including 6 cases of Tis,103 cases of stage Ⅰ(accounting for 88.03%of lung cancer).The results of LASSO penalized Logistic regression analysis indicated that age ≥50 yr(OR=1.07,95%CI:1.06-1.07),history of cancer(OR=3.29,95%CI:3.22-3.37),textile industry(OR=1.10,95%CI:1.08-1.13),use coal for cooking in childhood(OR=1.14,95%CI:1.13-1.16)and food al-lergy(OR=1.10,95%CI:1.07-1.13)were risk factors of lung cancer for female in this district.Conclusion This study highlighted that numerous early stages of lung cancer cases were detected by LDCT,which could be applied to screen-ing of lung cancer in women.Besides,age ≥50 yr,personal history of cancer,textile industry and use coal for cooking in childhood are risk factors for women in this district,which suggested that it's high time to raise the awareness of early lung cancer screening in this group.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
6.Group education on the rehabilitation effect of pelvic floor function exercise in first gestation women based on harmonious nursing theory
Xintao DU ; Xiaoqin GUO ; Jing JI ; Qianqian WANG ; Xulei NIU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2024;40(29):2241-2249
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective:To explore the effect of group education intervention strategy based on harmonious nursing theory on understanding and application of pelvic floor knowledge and exercise skills in first gestation women, so as to promote the early recovery of pelvic floor function in postpartum women.Methods:This study was a quasi-experimental study. A total of 80 first gestation women in the pregnant women′s school of the First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University were selected as the research objects, 40 women from April to May 2023 were involved in the control group and 40 women from June to July 2023 were involved in the intervention group. The control group was given routine health education, while the intervention group was given group educational nursing intervention based on harmonious nursing theory. The Primary Prevention of Female Pelvic Floor Dysfunction-self-care Ability Scale was used to evaluate and compare the primary prevention self-care ability of pelvic floor dysfunction among pregnancy 1-4 weeks between the two groups before and after pregnancy intervention. Pelvic floor muscle strength was measured and pelvic floor function exercise compliance was evaluated during outpatient follow-up at 42-49 days postpartum (hereinafter referred to as postpartum 42 days) to evaluate and compare the rehabilitation effect of pelvic floor skills exercise between the two groups at 42 days postpartum.Results:Finally, the control group was (29.97 ± 3.68) years old involved 38 cases, and the intervention group was (29.79 ± 3.66) years old involved 38 cases. There was no significant difference in self-care ability score of primary prevention of pelvic floor dysfunction between the two groups before intervention ( P>0.05). After pregnancy intervention, the scores of self-care knowledge, self-care responsibility, self-care skills, self-regulation and total score of the intervention group were (58.13 ± 6.46), (11.73 ± 1.18), (10.16 ± 0.86), (29.21 ± 2.74) and (109.21 ± 8.92) points, respectively, which were higher than the control group (47.76 ± 4.25), (11.05 ± 1.09), (8.82 ± 1.78), (27.34 ± 2.18), (94.97 ± 6.46) points, and the differences between the two groups were statistically significant ( t values were - 8.26 - - 2.63, all P<0.05). In the intervention group, the maximum value of the fast muscle stage and the mean value of the slow muscle stage of the comparison of pelvic floor muscle strength between the two groups 42 days after delivery were 48.25(44.75, 53.45)μV and 31.00 (27.33, 34.23) μV, respectively, which were higher than the control group 36.80 (32.25, 44.28) μV and 22.40 (19.28, 25.88) μV, the differences between the two groups were statistically significant ( Z = - 4.98, - 5.37, both P<0.01). There was no significant difference in the average value of the pre-resting stage and the average value of the post-resting stage between the two groups ( P>0.05). Comparison of pelvic floor functional exercise compliance between the two groups showed that in the intervention group, the proportion of good compliance was 73.7% (28/38), and the proportion of general compliance was 26.3% (10/38), while in the control group, the proportion of general compliance was 86.8% (33/38) and the proportion of good compliance was 7.9% (3/38). The difference between the two groups was statistically significant ( χ2 = 34.46, P<0.01). Conclusions:Application of the theory of harmonious nursing group educational nursing intervention was carried out on the first gestation women, can effectively improve the first gestation women during pregnancy pelvic floor functional exercise primary prevention self-care ability level, strengthen puerperal women pelvic floor muscle, improve the puerperal pelvic floor functional exercise adherence, coordination and optimization of the first gestation women early for pelvic floor functional rehabilitation nursing process.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
7.Combined CT-based extracellular volume with pathologic indicators predicts early postoperative recurrence of gastric mesenchymal tumors
Hong LU ; Haitao LI ; Ping CAI ; Xinyue DU ; Xiaoqin YIN ; Guishen JIANG ; Huafeng CHAI ; Xue WEI ; Yali DENG ; Guolan DENG
Journal of Army Medical University 2024;46(23):2661-2669
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective To investigate the clinical value of extracellular volume(ECV)based on CT delayed phase in combination with pathologic indicators in predicting early recurrence of gastric mesenchymal tumors after surgery.Methods A retrospective case-control trial was conducted on the imaging,clinical and pathological data of 110 patients with gastric mesenchymal tumors who were surgically resected at the First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University from January 2011 to August 2022.They were 60 males and 50 females,at a mean age of 58±10 years.All of them received preoperative multiphase dynamic CT enhancement examination of the abdomen,and ECV value was calculated with the formula:ECV=(1-hematocrit)×(△HU tumor/△HU aorta).According to the postoperative recurrence within 24 months after surgery,they were divided into early recurrence group and non early recurrence group.Statistical indexes:① Consistency analysis.② The factors affecting early recurrence after resection of gastric mesenchymal stromal tumors were analyzed and a prediction model was conducted.Delong test was used to assess the predictive value of the model.Then a nomogram was plotted based on the combines model,and calibration curves were drawn to assess the efficacy of the column charts,and decision curve analysis(DCA)was adopted to assess the value of the model for clinical application.Results ① Consistency analysis.After 2 radiologists outlined the region of interest and obtained ECV value according to the above formula,The intraclass correlation coefficient(ICC)was 0.806.② For the 110 subjected patients,21 cases of them had early recurrence,and 89 one did not.Multivariate analysis showed that ECV value,risk degree,and tumor length were independent influencing factors for predicting early recurrence.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve analysis indicated that the area under the curve(AUC)value of ECV,hazard degree,and tumor length diameter in predicting early recurrence was 0.838(95%CI 0.758~0.918),0.774(95%CI 0.656~0.892),and 0.700(95%CI 0.589~0.810),respectively,and the value of their combined model was 0.899(95%CI 0.811~0.987),which was higher than that of each independent model.The sensitivity and specificity of the combined model was 85.71%and 86.52%,respectively,and the optimal cutoff value was 0.19.Delong test revealed that there was statistical difference between the combined model and the clinical model established by the hazard level(Z=6.548,P<0.001,95%CI 0.140~0.259).Calibration curve analysis suggested that the combined model had a better fit,and DCA displayed that the combined model had a better net benefit.Conclusion The model established by ECV combined with pathological indicators has good predictive performance and can be used as a more effective predictor of early recurrence of gastric mesenchymal tumors after surgery.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
8.CBCT analysis of condylar and occlusal plane features in skeletal Class Ⅲ malocclusion patients with mandibular asymmetry
Ying DU ; Xiaoqin WANG ; Juan REN
STOMATOLOGY 2023;43(3):228-232
		                        		
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		                        			To analyze the condylar and inclination of the occlusal plane features in skeletal Class Ⅲ malocclusion patients with mandibular asymmetry by using cone beam computed tomography(CBCT).
		                        		
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		                        			Forty eligible patients with Angle Class Ⅲ malocclusion were enrolled. All individuals were classified based on the distance from Me point to median sagittal plane. The left and right angles between OP and FH plane, the position and morphology of the condyle were measured in both groups.Then the data collected were statistically analyzed. 
		                        		
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		                        			Compared to the opposite side, there was a statistically significant difference(P<0.05) in angle between OP and FH plane, the anterior joint space, superior joint space, lateral joint space and condylar mediolateral diameter, with a higher proportion of joint posteriority in deviated side. Mandibular deviations were positively correlated with both the anterior joint space of the deviated side and the angle between OP and FH plane of the opposite side(P<0.01). There was no statistical difference between the left and right side of angles between OP and FH plane, the position and morphology of the condyle in skeletal Class Ⅲ patients without mandibular deviation(P>0.05); the joint was predominantly in anterior and middle position. 
		                        		
		                        			Conclusion
		                        			There is asymmetry on the left and right sides of the inclination ofocclusal plane, the position and morphology of the condyle of skeletal Class Ⅲ malocclusion patients with mandibular asymmetry. Compared with the opposite side, the deviated side has smaller angle between OP and FH plane and smaller condylar mediolateral diameter, and the condyle shows generally more posterior, inferior and inward movement in glenoid fossa. The inclination of the occlusal plane and the position of condyle are significantly and positively correlated with the distance from Me point to median sagittal plane.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
9.Development of the Scientific, Transparent and Applicable Rankings (STAR) tool for clinical practice guidelines.
Nan YANG ; Hui LIU ; Wei ZHAO ; Yang PAN ; Xiangzheng LYU ; Xiuyuan HAO ; Xiaoqing LIU ; Wen'an QI ; Tong CHEN ; Xiaoqin WANG ; Boheng ZHANG ; Weishe ZHANG ; Qiu LI ; Dong XU ; Xinghua GAO ; Yinghui JIN ; Feng SUN ; Wenbo MENG ; Guobao LI ; Qijun WU ; Ze CHEN ; Xu WANG ; Janne ESTILL ; Susan L NORRIS ; Liang DU ; Yaolong CHEN ; Junmin WEI
Chinese Medical Journal 2023;136(12):1430-1438
		                        		
		                        			BACKGROUND:
		                        			This study aimed to develop a comprehensive instrument for evaluating and ranking clinical practice guidelines, named Scientific, Transparent and Applicable Rankings tool (STAR), and test its reliability, validity, and usability.
		                        		
		                        			METHODS:
		                        			This study set up a multidisciplinary working group including guideline methodologists, statisticians, journal editors, clinicians, and other experts. Scoping review, Delphi methods, and hierarchical analysis were used to develop the STAR tool. We evaluated the instrument's intrinsic and interrater reliability, content and criterion validity, and usability.
		                        		
		                        			RESULTS:
		                        			STAR contained 39 items grouped into 11 domains. The mean intrinsic reliability of the domains, indicated by Cronbach's α coefficient, was 0.588 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.414, 0.762). Interrater reliability as assessed with Cohen's kappa coefficient was 0.774 (95% CI: 0.740, 0.807) for methodological evaluators and 0.618 (95% CI: 0.587, 0.648) for clinical evaluators. The overall content validity index was 0.905. Pearson's r correlation for criterion validity was 0.885 (95% CI: 0.804, 0.932). The mean usability score of the items was 4.6 and the median time spent to evaluate each guideline was 20 min.
		                        		
		                        			CONCLUSION
		                        			The instrument performed well in terms of reliability, validity, and efficiency, and can be used for comprehensively evaluating and ranking guidelines.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
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10.Mangiferin alleviates renal inflammatory injury in spontaneously hypertensive rats by inhibiting MCP-1/CCR2 signaling pathway.
Xiaoqin HU ; Wei ZHAO ; Jiagang DENG ; Zhengcai DU ; Xuewen ZENG ; Bei ZHOU ; Erwei HAO
Chinese Herbal Medicines 2023;15(4):556-563
		                        		
		                        			OBJECTIVE:
		                        			Hypertension is a low-grade inflammation state of the disease and was easily complicated by kidneys' inflammatory response. Mangiferin (MGF), a pharmacologically active compound in various plants including Mangifera indica, has a strong anti-inflammatory activity. However, the effects of MGF on renal inflammatory injury in spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHRs) remain unclear. The purpose of this study was to investigate the protective effects and mechanisms of MGF on renal inflammatory injury in SHRs.
		                        		
		                        			METHODS:
		                        			MGF was used in SHRs at the doses of 10, 20, 40 mg/kg/d for 8 weeks consecutively. The blood and urine were collected for assessment of renal function. Renal tissues were collected for histological, immunohistochemistry, ELISA, Western blot and real time reverse transcription PCR (RT-PCR) analysis.
		                        		
		                        			RESULTS:
		                        			The results showed that the levels of interleukin 6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) and recombinant chemokine C-C-Motif receptor 2 (CCR2) were increased in SHRs, meanwhile, the level of IL-10 was decreased in SHR. Treatment of MGF inhibited the expression of IL-6, TNF-α, MCP-1 and CCR2, and promoted the expression of IL-10. Furthermore, the content of blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and serum uric acid (SUA) was significantly increased in the model group, and treatment of MGF had no obvious effects on these parameters at all dose levels.
		                        		
		                        			CONCLUSION
		                        			Our study proved that the kidneys of SHRs had significant inflammatory injury, and MGF had the protective effects on renal inflammatory injury in SHRs; The protective mechanism may be mediated partly by the MCP-1/CCR2 signaling pathway. Thus, it is a potential new drug for the treatment of hypertension.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
            
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