1.A prediction model for high-risk cardiovascular disease among residents aged 35 to 75 years
ZHOU Guoying ; XING Lili ; SU Ying ; LIU Hongjie ; LIU He ; WANG Di ; XUE Jinfeng ; DAI Wei ; WANG Jing ; YANG Xinghua
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;37(1):12-16
Objective:
To establish a prediction model for high-risk cardiovascular disease (CVD) among residents aged 35 to 75 years, so as to provide the basis for improving CVD prevention and control measures.
Methods:
Permanent residents aged 35 to 75 years were selected from Dongcheng District, Beijing Municipality using the stratified random sampling method from 2018 to 2023. Demographic information, lifestyle, waist circumference and blood biochemical indicators were collected through questionnaire surveys, physical examinations and laboratory tests. Influencing factors for high-risk CVD among residents aged 35 to 75 years were identified using a multivariable logistic regression model, and a prediction model for high-risk CVD was established. The predictive effect was evaluated using the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve.
Results:
A total of 6 968 individuals were surveyed, including 2 821 males (40.49%) and 4 147 females (59.51%), and had a mean age of (59.92±9.33) years. There were 1 155 high-risk CVD population, with a detection rate of 16.58%. Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that gender, age, smoking, central obesity, systolic blood pressure, fasting blood glucose, triglyceride and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol were influencing factors for high-risk CVD among residents aged 35 to 75 years (all P<0.05). The area under the ROC curve of the established prediction model was 0.849 (95%CI: 0.834-0.863), with a sensitivity of 0.693 and a specificity of 0.863, indicating good discrimination.
Conclusion
The model constructed by eight factors including demographic characteristics, lifestyle and blood biochemical indicators has good predictive value for high-risk CVD among residents aged 35 to 75 years.
2.Drug Selection and Evaluation in Medical Institutions: A Scoping Review
Simin XU ; Zeqi DAI ; Junling CAO ; Xing LIAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(7):154-162
ObjectiveBy analyzing the current situation of drug selection and evaluation in medical institutions in the world,we aim to understand the development of relevant selection methods and tools,provide reference basis for drug selection in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) medical institutions,and promote the optimization of drug catalogs in TCM medical institutions. MethodBased on the method of scoping review,the eight databases were systematically searched,the included documents were screened,extracted and analyzed,and the research results were graphically displayed. ResultA total of 23 articles were included in this study,including 13 in Chinese and 10 in English,involving 23 methods or tools related to drug selection. Of the 14 methods or tools from Chinese medical institutions,the earliest one was published in 2012,and five were published in 2022. The published methods or tools involved different levels of hospitals,different drug varieties,different evaluation angles,etc.,such as the drug selection methods of one county hospital and one township hospital, methods and tools for different types of drugs such as antibacterial drugs,ibuprofen preparations,proton pump inhibitors and hypoglycemic drugs used in pediatric intensive care units, Chinese patent medicine selection tools, tools for evaluation from the perspective of pharmacoeconomics, and universal tools for selecting domestic medical institutions. The nine drug selection tools of foreign medical institutions were from the European,American,Asian and African countries. It was first published in 1955. The contents included the formulation standards that medical institutions should follow for drug prescription sets,the management formulation and update of hospital prescription sets,and drug evaluation tools. ConclusionOn the whole,the drug selection methods and institutional methods of foreign medical institutions developed earlier than those in China. In recent years,Chinese medical institutions have paid high attention to drug selection and released various types of drug selection tools. However,the standardization should be further improved in the future.
3.Multi-center Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial of Huangqi Injection Combined with Buzhong Yiqi Acupuncture in Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome with Qi Deficiency
Chengcheng WANG ; Xing TANG ; Chunmei LI ; Zhongbo WANG ; Yanlin FU ; Min DAI ; Min YANG ; Congcong YU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(7):163-169
ObjectiveTo investigate the clinical efficacy of Huangqi injection combined with Buzhong Yiqi acupuncture in the treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) with Qi deficiency and its effects on TCM syndromes, fatigue symptoms, serum superoxide dismutase (SOD), malondialdehyde (MDA), and oxidized low-density lipoprotein (ox-LDL) levels. MethodA total of 200 patients with CFS of Qi deficiency were randomly divided into a control group (100 cases) and an observation group (100 cases). The control group was treated with vitamin B compounds, and the observation group was treated with Huangqi injection combined with Buzhong Yiqi acupuncture for two weeks. The scores of TCM syndromes, fatigue symptoms, levels of serum SOD, MDA, and ox-LDL and the incidence of adverse reactions were observed and compared before and after treatment in two groups. ResultAfter treatment, the total effective rate of the control group was 54.34% (50/92), while that of the observation group was 88.54% (85/96). The total effective rate of the observation group was higher than that of the control group (χ2=27.13,P<0.05). Compared with those in the two groups before treatment, scores of fatigue self-assessment scale (FSAS), physical fatigue and mental fatigue, and sleep/rest response scores of fatigue in the two groups after treatment were significantly decreased (P<0.05). After treatment, scores of FSAS, physical fatigue and mental fatigue, and sleep/rest response scores of fatigue in the observation group were significantly decreased compared with those in the control group (P<0.05). Compared with those in the two groups before treatment, TCM syndrome scores in the two groups after treatment were significantly decreased (P<0.05). After treatment, TCM syndrome scores in the observation group were significantly decreased compared with those in the control group (P<0.05). Compared with those in the two groups before treatment, MDA levels in the two groups were significantly decreased (P<0.05), ox-LDL levels in the observation group were significantly decreased (P<0.05), and SOD levels were significantly increased (P<0.05). After treatment, compared with those in the control group, the serum MDA and ox-LDL levels in the observation group were significantly decreased (P<0.05), and the serum SOD was significantly increased (P<0.05). No serious adverse events or adverse reactions occurred during this clinical trial. ConclusionHuangqi injection combined with Buzhong Yiqi acupuncture has a good clinical curative effect in the treatment of CFS with Qi deficiency, which can effectively improve the fatigue symptoms of patients, increase the level of SOD, and reduce the level of serum MDA and ox-LDL. It is related to the production of antioxidants, inhibiting the production of lipid peroxides, and improving the body's ability to resist oxidative stress.
4.Association between skeletal muscle mass and metabolic syndrome in middle-aged and elderly community residents
Simin CHEN ; Nuerbiyamu AIHETI ; Jing SHEN ; Shikang YAN ; Kaidiriyan KUERBANJIANG ; Xing PENG ; Abudunaibi WUPUER ; Jianghong DAI ; Lei YANG
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;36(1):40-46
ObjectiveTo explore the correlation between skeletal muscle mass and metabolic syndrome (MS) disease risk among middle-aged and elderly community residents in Urumqi, and to provide a theoretical basis for understanding the relationship between skeletal muscle mass and MS among middle-aged and elderly community residents in China. MethodsA total of 1 438 community residents ≥ 50 years old were selected as the research subjects from July 2018 to January 2019 in Urumqi. They were selected from a multi-ethnic natural population cohort in Xinjiang. Data were collected through questionnaires, physical examination, bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), laboratory tests, etc. Skeletal muscle mass was evaluated using the limb skeletal muscle mass index (SMI) corrected for body weight; MS was defined as it at least includes three of the following: abdominal obesity, hypertension, hyperglycemia, high triglycerides and low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. SMI was divided into four quantile arrays of Q1‒Q4. Trend χ2 test was applied to explore whether there was a correlation between SMI changes and MS. A multivariate logistic regression model was used to analyze whether there is a difference in the risk of MS between the higher SMI group (Q2, Q3, Q4) and the reference group Q1. ResultA total of 560 MS patients were detected in this study, with a prevalence rate of 38.94%. Among them, the prevalence rate of MS was 39.16% in males and 38.80% in females. The increase in male SMI grading level is not correlated with the prevalence of MS (trend P>0.05); After adjusting for confounding factors (model 4), the increase in SMI was still not related to the prevalence of MS (Ptrend=0.995). There was no statistical difference in the risk of MS between the lowest quartile group Q1 and the highest quartile group Q4 (OR=1.01, 95%CI: 0.69‒1.78). The prevalence of MS in women gradually decreased with the increase of SMI grading level (Ptrend<0.001); After adjusting for confounding factors (model 4), there was still a correlation between the increase of SMI and the prevalence of MS (Ptrend=0.005). With the lowest quartile of SMI Q1 as the reference group, the risk of MS in Q2 (OR=0.63, 95%CI: 0.40‒1.00), Q3 (OR=0.56, 95%CI: 0.34‒0.94), Q4 (OR=0.42, 95%CI: 0.23‒0.76) decreased. ConclusionAn increase in skeletal muscle mass may be beneficial for preventing MS, especially among middle-aged and elderly female residents. Considering the intensification of aging in China and the close relationship between MS and related comorbidities, managing skeletal muscle mass may contribute to potential MS prevention.
5.Network Meta-analysis of Oral Chinese Patent Medicine in Adjuvant Treatment of Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
Binyang YU ; Jing YANG ; Xinyue DAI ; Jiaxin XU ; Xing LYU ; Yiming WANG ; Rui GAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(9):174-185
ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy and safety of various oral Chinese patent medicines in the adjuvant treatment of chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) based on network Meta-analysis. MethodRandomized controlled trials (RCTs) of oral Chinese patent medicine in the adjuvant treatment of CP/CPPS were retrieved from the databases of China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang, VIP, SinoMed, PubMed, Cochrane Library, EMbase, and Web of Science from database inception to November, 2022. The quality of the included literature was evaluated according to the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool, and the data were analyzed by RevMan 5.4 and Stata 16 software. ResultA total of 63 RCTs were included, with 13 kinds of oral Chinese patent medicines involved, including Qianlie Shutong capsules, Ningmitai capsules, Qianlie Beixi capsules, Sanjin tablets, etc. The results of the network Meta-analysis showed that in terms of clinical effective rate, the intervention measure ranked first was Qianlie Beixi capsules combined with conventional western medicine. In terms of reducing pain, the intervention measure ranked first was Sanjin tablets combined with conventional western medicine. In terms of reducing urination disorder, the intervention measure ranked first was Relinqing granules combined with conventional western medicine. In terms of improving quality of life, the intervention measure ranked first was Qianlie Beixi capsules combined with conventional western medicine. In terms of reducing the total National Institutes of Health Chronic Prostatitis Symptom Index (NIH-CPSI) score, the intervention measure ranked first was Yinhua Miyanling tablets combined with conventional western medicine. In terms of reducing leukocyte count in prostatic secretions, the intervention measure ranked first was Qianlie Jiedu capsules combined with conventional western medicine. In terms of safety, the intervention measure with the least adverse reactions was Qianlie Shutong capsules combined with conventional western medicine. The cluster analysis results showed that Qianlie Shutong capsules combined with conventional western medicine had outstanding efficacy and high safety. ConclusionOral Chinese patent medicine in the adjuvant treatment of CP/CPPS can improve the comprehensive efficacy, reduce the NIH-CPSI score and leukocyte count in prostatic secretions, and improve the quality of life of patients. For clinical treatment, the preferred choice is Qianlie Beixi capsules or Qianlie Shutong capsules combined with conventional western medicine. Limited by the quantity and quality of literature included in this study, the results need to be verified by high-quality studies with a larger sample size.
6.Application status of patient-reported outcome scale in lung cancer surgery
Qi ZHANG ; Wei DAI ; Xing WEI ; Qiang LI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2024;31(04):606-612
Patient-reported outcome (PRO) has been paid increasing attention in lung cancer surgery. It has gradually become an important outcome indicator in clinical research of lung cancer surgery and an important tool for symptom management. Commonly used lung cancer-specific PRO measurement tools include: Lung Cancer Symptom Scale, European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer-Core Quality of Life Questionnaire and Lung Cancer module, Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Lung, MD Anderson Symptom Inventory-Lung Cancer module, Postoperative Symptom Scale for Lung Cancer Patients, and Perioperative Symptom Assessment for Lung Surgery. The application of lung cancer-specific scales lacks authoritative implementation norms in the field of lung cancer surgery in terms of scale selection, data collection, and outcome application. This review aimed to analyze the current status of application of PRO scales in lung cancer surgery.
7.Visualization Analysis of Studies on Prediction Models in Field of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Chengyang JING ; Zeqi DAI ; Xue WU ; Le ZHANG ; Lirong LIANG ; Xing LIAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(14):209-217
ObjectiveBased on knowledge mapping, the studies on prediction models in the field of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) were visually analyzed, which provided a reference basis for the excavation and evolution of the future research direction by combing the development process and summarizing the research hotspots and dynamic trends. MethodChina National Knowledge Infrastructure and Web of Science Core Collection databases were searched to obtain studies on prediction models in the field of TCM from inception to February 28, 2023. Endnote X20 software was used for document management. Knowledge mapping generated by CiteSpace software and VOSviewer software was used to visually analyze the characteristics of publication, institutional cooperation relationship, author cooperation network, co-citation, and keywords. ResultA total of 264 pieces of Chinese literature and 266 pieces of English literature were included, and the overall number of research publications showed an increasing trend year by year. The cooperation relationship between the issuing institutions showed obvious regional characteristics, with the closest cooperation relationship between the universities of TCM and their affiliated hospitals, as well as secondary units subordinate to scientific research institutions. The number of research teams and team members publishing papers in English was higher, and cooperation between different teams was more frequent. Groundbreaking and/or referential studies were widely cited and referred to. The highly cited literature was mainly published in complementary and alternative medicine journals and pharmaceutical journals. Research hotspots mainly focused on clinical prediction models of TCM, quantitative models of TCM, and specific modeling methods. The application of artificial intelligence technologies such as machine learning and deep learning in the field of TCM will be the most cutting-edge research direction in the future. ConclusionThe field of TCM is paying more and more attention to the studies on prediction models, while the research cooperation mode involving multiple organizations and teams has increasingly become the mainstream. With the continuous development of multi-disciplinary integration, studies on prediction models are closely related to the development and rise of innovative techniques and methods, and any breakthrough in theory or application will induce and guide a new round of research upsurge. Systematic reviews of topic-specific prediction models should be carried out in the future to provide evidence-based evidence.
8.Effect of finite element simulation of bilateral lumbar spinal canal decompression under single-channel splintered endoscope on lumbar biomechanics
Jinghe ZHANG ; Yongfeng DOU ; Shidong XU ; Jianqiang XING ; Dong LIU ; Lin TIAN ; Guohua DAI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2024;28(12):1849-1854
BACKGROUND:As a leading technique in the treatment of primary stenosis by posterior spinal endoscopy through unilateral approach and bilateral decompression using single channel endoscopy,the long-term efficacy needs to be further observed.There are few reports on the scope of intraoperative resection and few relevant studies on biomechanics and finite element analysis. OBJECTIVE:A three-dimensional finite element model was established to evaluate the effects of bilateral lumbar canal decompression under a one-hole split endoscope on lumbar range of motion and intradiscal pressure,to provide suggestions for clinical operation and theoretical basis for further clinical research. METHODS:A complete L3-L5 vertebral body model was reconstructed by CT images of nine healthy volunteers,which was used as the preoperative model M1.The simulated surgical resection range of L4-L5 was performed,and 1/4,1/3 and 1/2 of bilateral facet joints were removed respectively to obtain models M2,M3 and M4.The range of motion and the maximum Von Mises stress of the four models were compared in the six directions of forward bending,backward extension,left and right bending,and left and right rotation. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)The L3-L5 finite element model established in this study was effective,and the range of motion was within the range of previous solid studies under six motion states.(2)Compared with the M1 model,the L4-L5 lumbar spine range of motion increased with the increase of resection range in M2 with M3 and M4 models under forward bending,left and right bending and left and right rotation loading,and the difference was significant(P<0.05).Under posterior extension loading,there was no significant difference in lumbar range of motion between M1 and M2(P>0.05),but there was a significant difference of M1,M3 and M4(P<0.05).(3)The range of motion of the L3-L4 lumbar spine had no significant change with the increase of bilateral facet arthrotomy(P>0.05).(4)There was a significant difference in the maximum value of L4-L5 Von Mises between M1 and M2(P<0.05),and there was a significant difference in the maximum value of L4-L5 Von Mises between M1 and M3,M4(P<0.01),and the maximum value of L4-L5 lumbar von Mises increased with the increasing range of bilateral facet joint resection.Resection of more than 1/3 was particularly obvious.(5)The maximum value of Von Mises in the L3-L4 lumbar spine was increased with the increase of the resection range under forward bending,left and right bending and left and right rotation loading and the difference was significant(P<0.05).(6)The results exhibited that the L4-L5 lumbar motion and intervertebral disc pressure increased with the increase of the excision range.Intervertebral disc pressure at L3-L4 increased with the increased extent of excision,but the lumbar range of motion was not significantly affected.In conclusion,the stability of the operative segment may be affected by the increase in the scope of facet joint resection.Although the immediate stability of adjacent segments is not affected,it may accelerate disc degeneration.
9.Construction and Interpretation of Clinical Comprehensive Evaluation Index System for Chinese Patent Medicine Based on EVIDEM Framework
Zeqi DAI ; Chengyang JING ; Xue WU ; Le ZHANG ; Xing LIAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(6):134-143
ObjectiveTo establish the clinical comprehensive evaluation index system for Chinese patent medicine(CPM) based on Evidence and Value:Impact on DEcisionMaking(EVIDEM) framework, so as to promote the scientific, systematic and standardized implementation of clinical comprehensive evaluation of CPM. MethodThe clinical comprehensive evaluation index system was determined through literature review, semi-structured interview and Delphi method, and the weights of each index were clarified by analytic hierarchy process(AHP). ResultThe recovery rates of both rounds of expert consultation were 100%, and the authority coefficient of experts was 0.90 and 0.905, respectively. Kendall's coordination coefficients(W) of the second- and third-level indicators in the first-round consultation were 0.320 and 0.283(P<0.001), and in the second round were 0.411 and 0.351, respectively(P<0.001). The finally constructed clinical comprehensive evaluation index system for CPM included 6 first-level indicators, 13 second-level indicators and 28 third-level indicators. Among the first-level indicators, the weights of effectiveness, safety, economy, innovation, suitability and accessibility were 37.34%, 32.68%, 11.85%, 5.87%, 5.79% and 6.47%, respectively. ConclusionThis study has constructed a universal clinical comprehensive evaluation index system for CPM, and the domain and criteria are introduced and interpreted in detail, which can provide reference and information for carrying out the clinical comprehensive evaluation of CPM, but it needs to be refined and improved in combination with the clinical practice of CPM for specialized diseases.
10.Fangji Fuling Decoction Alleviates Sepsis by Blocking MAPK14/FOXO3A Signaling Pathway.
Yi WANG ; Ming-Qi CHEN ; Lin-Feng DAI ; Hai-Dong ZHANG ; Xing WANG
Chinese journal of integrative medicine 2024;30(3):230-242
OBJECTIVE:
To examine the therapeutic effect of Fangji Fuling Decoction (FFD) on sepsis through network pharmacological analysis combined with in vitro and in vivo experiments.
METHODS:
A sepsis mouse model was constructed through intraperitoneal injection of 20 mg/kg lipopolysaccharide (LPS). RAW264.7 cells were stimulated by 250 ng/mL LPS to establish an in vitro cell model. Network pharmacology analysis identified the key molecular pathway associated with FFD in sepsis. Through ectopic expression and depletion experiments, the effect of FFD on multiple organ damage in septic mice, as well as on cell proliferation and apoptosis in relation to the mitogen-activated protein kinase 14/Forkhead Box O 3A (MAPK14/FOXO3A) signaling pathway, was analyzed.
RESULTS:
FFD reduced organ damage and inflammation in LPS-induced septic mice and suppressed LPS-induced macrophage apoptosis and inflammation in vitro (P<0.05). Network pharmacology analysis showed that FFD could regulate the MAPK14/FOXO signaling pathway during sepsis. As confirmed by in vitro cell experiments, FFD inhibited the MAPK14 signaling pathway or FOXO3A expression to relieve LPS-induced macrophage apoptosis and inflammation (P<0.05). Furthermore, FFD inhibited the MAPK14/FOXO3A signaling pathway to inhibit LPS-induced macrophage apoptosis in the lung tissue of septic mice (P<0.05).
CONCLUSION
FFD could ameliorate the LPS-induced inflammatory response in septic mice by inhibiting the MAPK14/FOXO3A signaling pathway.
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