1.GRADE Clinical Study Evidence Evaluation and Expert Consensus on Antihypertensive Chinese Patent Medicines Combined with Western Medicines for Treatment of Hypertension
Liangyu CUI ; Yukun LI ; Tianyue JING ; Yu WANG ; Cong REN ; Tong YIN ; Zhiwei ZHAO ; Jiaheng WANG ; Chenge SUN ; Dasheng LIU ; Zhizheng XING ; Xuejie HAN ; Liying WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(10):106-115
ObjectiveTo evaluate the quality of research and evidence related to antihypertensive Chinese patent medicines combined with western medicines for the treatment of hypertension, synthesize and update the evidence, form expert consensus, and provide evidence for clinical decision-making. MethodThe databases of China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), WanFang Data Knowledge Service Platform (WanFang), Vip Chinese Science and Technology Journal Database (VIP), Chinese Biomedical Literature Service System (Sinomed), National Library of Medicine (PubMed), Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and US Clinical Trials Registry were searched for randomized controlled trials of antihypertensive Chinese medicine combined with western medicine for the treatment of hypertension from database construction to July 31, 2022. The quality of the literature was evaluated using the bias risk assessment tool in Cochrane Handbook 6.3. Evidence synthesis of main outcome indicators was performed using R software. The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation profiler (GRADEprofiler) 3.6 was employed to evaluate the quality of evidence. Expert consensus was formed based on the Delphi method after two rounds of voting. Result64 pieces of literature were included, and the results of literature quality evaluation and risk of bias showed that 70.31% (45/64) of the studies indicated some risks, and 29.69% (19/64) indicated high risks. Compared with conventional western medicines, the combination of Chinese patent medicines with western medicines can significantly lower systolic pressure (SBP) and diastolic pressure (DBP), increase the effective rate of antihypertensive, reduce the incidence of adverse reactions, endothelin-1, and traditional Chinese medicine syndrome scores. Egger's test showed that Songling Xuemaikang capsules reduced SBP and DBP. Tianma Gouteng granules reduced SBP and DBP and increased the effective rate of antihypertensive, and Xinmaitong capsules reduced SBP and increased the effective rate of antihypertensive, without significant publication bias. Songling Xuemaikang capsules increased the effective rate of antihypertensive, and Xinmaitong capsules decreased DBP, with significant publication bias. The results of the GRADE evidence quality evaluation showed that most evidence was at grades B and C. Finally, four strong recommendations and 14 weak recommendations were formed. ConclusionCompared with conventional western medicines for the treatment of hypertension, antihypertensive Chinese patent medicines combined with western medicines have advantages in reducing blood pressure and improving drug use safety, but they are mostly weak recommendations in terms of efficacy, and more high-quality evidence is needed.
2.Human osteoarthritic chondrocytes up-regulate the expression of osteoprotegerin in osteoblasts via the Indian hedgehog signaling pathway
Jiale LI ; Dasheng LUO ; Liujie ZHENG ; Wei LIU ; Yunfeng YAO
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2024;28(26):4194-4201
BACKGROUND:Upregulation of hedgehog protein signaling can increase the expression of osteoarthritis markers,Runx2,a disintegrin and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motifs,collagen type X alpha 1,and matrix metalloproteinase 13,while inhibition of hedgehog proteins attenuates the severity of osteoarthritis.It is speculated that osteoarthritic chondrocytes can influence bone formation by affecting osteoblasts through the Indian hedgehog protein(IHH)signaling pathway. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of human osteoarthritic chondrocytes on subchondral osteoblasts. METHODS:Tibial plateau specimens from patients with osteoarthritis were collected.Chondrocytes were extracted using enzymatic digestion,and osteoblasts were extracted using enzymatic pre-digestion + bone block method.Chondrocytes were identified by toluidine blue staining and immunofluorescence and osteoblasts were identified by alkaline phosphatase staining and immunofluorescence.Chondrocytes were cultured in sodium alginate beads to maintain chondrocyte phenotype and co-cultured with osteoblasts.The co-culture system was added with IHH signaling pathway inhibitor(cyclopamine,10 nmol/L)and activator(purmorphamine,10 nmol/L)separately.After 48 hours of co-culture,osteoblasts from each group were collected,mRNA expressions of Gli1,osteoprotegerin,Runx2,parathyroid hormone-related peptide,alkaline phosphatase,receptor activator of nuclear factor-kB ligand(RANKL)and osteocalcin were detected by qRT-PCR,and protein expressions of GLi1,oseoprotegerin and RANKL in osteoblasts were detected by western blot. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The mRNA expression levels of GLi1,osteoprotegerin and RUNX2 in osteoblasts were significantly increased,while the mRNA expression levels of parathyroid hormone-related peptide were decreased(P<0.05)when co-cultured with human osteoarthritic chondrocytes.The mRNA and protein levels of Gli1 were significantly decreased after the addition of IHH signaling pathway inhibitor(cyclopamine)(P<0.05),and the mRNA and protein levels of Gli1 were significantly increased after the addition of IHH signaling pathway activator(purmorphamine)(P<0.05).Osteoprotegerin showed the same trend as Gli1 in the experiment.The osteoprotegerin/RANKL ratio followed the same trend as osteoprotegerin.To conclude,human osteoarthritic chondrocytes can promote the expression of Gli1,osteoprotegerin,Runx2 and other proteins in osteoblasts.The upregulation of osteoprotegerin is related to the IHH signaling pathway.Osteoarthritic chondrocytes can up-regulate the expression of osteoprotegerin in osteoblasts through the IHH signaling pathway and thus up-regulate the osteoprotegerin/RANKL ratio,which will contribute to bone formation in subchondral bone.
3.The Research Status and Thinking of Objectification of Diagnosis by Integrating Prior Knowledge and Information Technology
Chenge SUN ; Yukun LI ; Zhiwei ZHAO ; Linshuang WANG ; Liangyu CUI ; Tong YIN ; Liying WANG ; Xuejie HAN ; Dasheng LIU
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;26(6):1654-1659
In order to solve the problem of strong subjectivity and difficulty in quantification,clinical objectification mainly adopts the techniques of image processing,computer vision and machine learning.The acquisition and processing of prior knowledge is a key link in the objectification of inspection,as well as an important elaboration of the quantification of subjective judgment and macro performance in objectification research.However,there is still a lack of in-depth summary and parametric processing of prior knowledge.Based on the analysis of the current research status of objectification of inspection,this paper uses data mining technology to summarize the experience of TCM inspection.Moreover,the observation information can be transformed into quantifiable digital features through natural language processing and representation learning.Meanwhile,the application of deep learning can realize automatic diagnosis and analysis of observation images to improve accuracy and efficiency,and promote the process of TCM modernization.
4.Ancient Literature Analysis and Modern Clinical Application of Famous Classical Prescription Zhishi Xiebai Guizhi Tang
Xiaozhang TANG ; Hongxia LIU ; Renwen CHEN ; Xiaodong WANG ; Dasheng LIN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(8):174-185
Zhishi Xiebai Guizhi Tang, derived from Synopsis of the Golden Chamber (《金匮要略》, Han dynasty, ZHANG Zhongjing), is a famous classical prescription commonly used for chest impediment. By means of bibliometrics, the authors collected 63 ancient Chinese medical books related to Zhishi Xiebai Guizhi Tang and screened 36 effective books for statistical analysis of the historical origin, composition, main indications, dosage, processing, decocting method and other aspects of the prescription. The findings revealed that Zhishi Xiebai Guizhi Tang was composed of five medicinal herbs, namely, Aurantii Fructus Immaturus, Allii Macrostemonis Bulbus, Cinnamomi Ramulus, Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex, and Trichosanthis Fructus, with the function of activating Yang, dissipating mass, dispelling phlegm and lowering Qi. The prescription was mainly used to treat chest impediment, chest fullness, chest pain, wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath caused by suppressed Yang Qi, stagnant heart Qi, stagnant phlegm and stasis, and phlegm evil blocking heart, chest or lungs. Additionally, it was found that there were 70 modern literature recording the clinical applications of Zhishi Xiebai Guizhi Tang, and the main system diseases treated were circulatory system (51, 72.85%), endocrine system (4, 5.7%), respiratory system (9, 12.85%) and digestive system (6, 8.57%), of which circulatory system is dominated by coronary heart disease (chest impediment in traditional Chinese medicine). The involved medical syndrome types mainly included internal obstruction of phlegm heat and turbidity, obstruction of phlegm turbidity and stasis, congealing cold, phlegm, stasis and Qi stagnation, chest Yang depression and combined phlegm and stasis. Ancient medical records and modern clinical application are the keys to ensure the safety and effectiveness of famous classical prescriptions and compound preparations. Therefore, this paper sorted and mined ancient medical books of Zhishi Xiebai Guizhi Tang and statistically analyzed its modern clinical application, aiming to provide a literature reference for the research and development of new drugs and clinical application of the prescription.
5.Design of Wearable Wireless Health Monitoring System and Status Recognition Algorithm.
Lei YANG ; Zhiwu WANG ; Pingping JIANG ; Guozheng YAN ; Dasheng LIU ; Ding HAN ; Kai ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Instrumentation 2020;44(4):288-293
A wearable wireless health monitoring system for drug addicts in compulsory rehabilitation centers was proposed. The system can continuously monitor multiple physiological parameters of drug addicts in real time, and issue early warning information when abnormal physiological parameters occur, so as to play the role of timely medical practice. In addition, this study proposes a convolutional neural network (CNN)model, which can evaluate the health status of drug addicts based on multiple physiological parameters. Experiments show that the model can be applied to the task of body state recognition in the open physiological parameter data set, and the recognition accuracy can reach up to 100% in a single physiological parameter data set; when the whole physiological data set is used, the recognition accuracy can reach 99.1%. The recognition accuracy exceeds the performance of the traditional pattern recognition method on this task, which verifies the superiority of the model.
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6.Development and application of unilateral biportal endoscopy in lumbar diseases
Bin ZHU ; Dasheng TIAN ; Lei CHEN ; Qifei WANG ; Yisong SUN ; Huazhang ZHONG ; Yiguo WANG ; Jianjun LIU ; Juehua JING
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2020;40(15):1030-1038
The unilateral biportal endoscopic technique is defined as posterior unilateral of two small incision with established percutaneous observation channel and endoscopic observation channel in monitoring field. The operation tools were placed within the channel for each operation inside and outside vertebral canal. The characteristics of dual channel intervention make this technology different from coaxial endoscopic technology. This technique has a clear vision for flexible and convenient operation with the advantages of relatively simple surgical instrument requirements. In recent years, the use of unilateral dual channel endoscopic surgery in treating spinal diseases was gradually increasing, especially in the removal of nucleus including lumbar intervertebral disc protrusion and lumbar spinal stenosis disease decompression, and in endoscopic space-occupying lesions such as vertebral fusion and spinal canal between inside and outside. It was also applied in cervical and thoracic diseases with good clinical effects. Its advantages include less surgical trauma and faster recovery process. In addition, it has a large surgical field of vision under the microscope for easy identification of structures and surgery and with relatively gentle learning curve. Thus, it is conducive to beginners' mastery. However, complications such as nerve injury and postoperative lower limb numbness are still frequently reported. Some factors have to be considered, including insufficient understanding of the new technology, the local anatomy of the dual-channel endoscope, the operation of the spinal canal under the microscope. The successful application of the technique in treating various lumbar diseases needs understanding the operation process of the technique and local anatomy under the microscope.
7.Unilateral biportal endoscopic technique for lumbar disc herniation and lumbar spinal stenosis
Dasheng TIAN ; Jianjun LIU ; Bin ZHU ; Lei CHEN ; Qifei WANG ; Huazhang ZHONG ; Yisong SUN ; Yiguo WANG ; Juehua JING
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2020;40(17):1155-1164
Objective:To develop a unilateral biportal endoscopic technique and investigate the clinical efficacy of unilateral biportal endoscopic technique in the treatment of lumbar disc herniation and lumbar spinal stenosis.Methods:Between July 2018 and June 2019, 60 patients with lumbar disc herniation or spinal stenosis were treated by unilateral biportal endoscopic technique. According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 51 patients were included in the study. There were 25 cases of prolapsed lumbar disc herniation, 26 cases of degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis, all of which were treated with posterior lumbar decompression by unilateral biportal endoscopic laminectomy, and contralateral stealth decompression by unilateral approach was performed on the patients with bilateral stenosis. Endoscopic interbody fusion and percutaneous pedicle screw fixation were performed in 5 patients with instability. Operation time, length of incision, hospital stay and complications were recorded. Visual analogue scale (VAS) for low back pain and leg pain, Oswestry dysfunction index (ODI) and the modified Macnab scale were used to evaluate the clinical efficacy.Results:All operations were completed successfully, and no cases were transferred to open surgery. The operative time was 70.29±19.55 min (44-151 min), while the length of incision was 1.79±0.34 cm (1.4-3.0 cm). Postoperative CT suggested complete decompression with intact contralateral structure. All patients got out of bed 1-3 d after surgery, and the postoperative hospital stay was 3.49±2.76 d (1-14 d). The postoperative follow-up time was 13.59±2.80 months (10-21 months). Forty-six patients returned to work or normal activities within 3 weeks and 5 patients with interbody fusion returned to normal activities within 4 weeks. According to the modified Macnab criteria, the final outcome was excellent in 43 cases, good in 6 cases, and fair in 2 cases. There were 3 cases of dural sac tear during operation and 2 cases of transient numbness of lower limbs after surgery and they all recovered after conservative treatment. The VAS score of low back pain of 26 patients with lumbar spinal stenosis was reduced from 6.69±1.44 before surgery to 3.27±1.43 at postoperative 1 month, 2.69±1.57 at postoperative 3 months, 2.31±1.16 at postoperative 6 months and 2.23±1.28 at the last follow-up, respectively, and the difference was statistically significant ( F=128.534, P<0.005). The VAS scoreof leg pain was reduced from 6.77±1.34 before surgery to 3.27±1.37 at postoperative 1 month, 2.88±1.48 at postoperative 3 months, 2.85±1.52 at postoperative 6 months and 2.54±1.53 at the last follow-up, and the difference was statistically significant ( F=146.951, P<0.005). The ODI score was reduced from 64.18%±8.23% before surgery to 37.53%±4.45% at postoperative 1 month, 27.51%±3.83% at postoperative 3 months, 19.91%±5.27% at postoperative 6 months and 6.84%±2.74% at the last follow-up, and the difference was statistically significant ( F=783.966, P<0.005). The VAS score of low back pain of 25 patients with lumbar disc herniation was reduced from 5.60±1.38 before surgery to 3.04±1.54 at postoperative 1 month, 2.84±1.75 at postoperative 3 months, 3.12±1.86 at postoperative 6 months and 3.44±1.69 at the last follow-up, respectively, and the difference was statistically significant ( F=22.357, P<0.005). The VAS scoreof leg pain was reduced from 5.48±1.45 before surgery to 2.88±1.64 at postoperative 1 month, 2.52±1.83 at postoperative 3 months, 2.76±1.83 at postoperative 6 months and 3.00±1.92 at the last follow-up, and the difference was statistically significant ( F=29.445, P<0.005). The ODI score was reduced from 53.59%±6.87% before surgery to 32.46%±3.78% at postoperative 1 month, 23.39%±2.78% at postoperative 3 months, 16.49%±3.49% at postoperative 6 months and 7.23%±3.15% at the last follow-up, and the difference was statistically significant ( F=790.985, P<0.005). Conclusion:Unilateral biportal endoscopic technique has the advantages of clear and wide field of vision, large operating space, relatively simple surgical instrument need and convenient and flexible operation procedure. It has excellent clinical effects in the treatment of lumbar disc herniation and lumbar spinal stenosis.
8.Curative effect of neurolysis and tendon transplantation for treatment of severe thermal crush injuries of the upper limb
Chen WANG ; Pengfei LUO ; Fei HE ; Zhenci CUI ; Yingying LIU ; Li LI ; Dasheng CHENG ; Daofeng BEN
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2020;36(4):347-352
Objective:To explore the effect of neurolysis and tendon transplantation in functional reconstruction of the upper limb with severe thermal crush injury.Methods:A retrospective case series study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of 12 patients with thermal crush injuries of the upper limb admitted to Changhai Hospital of Naval Medical University from January 2014 to December 2018. There were 9 males and 3 females, aged 22-54 years (mean, 38 years). The percentage of total body surface area (TBSA) burn ranged from 3% to 8% [(4.9±1.4)%], and wound depth was III degree. According to the damage condition of nerve/tendon and whether there was any dysfunction of the affected limb after wound healing, 12 patients received 2 to 4 times of neurolysis and tendon transplant-related surgeries, with an average surgery of 2.7 times. Among them, a total of 18 times of neurolysis were performed, including 7 times of radial neurolysis, 6 times of median nerve neurolysis and 5 times of ulnar neurolysis, and 14 times of tendon transplantation were done, including 6 times of anastomosis of superficial flexor tendon and long thumb extensor tendon, 5 times of tendon repair transplantation and 3 times of anastomosis of lateral wrist extensor tendon and long thumb extensor tendon. The time interval of each operation was 3-6 months [(4.5±1.0) months]. The Changhai pain ruler, disability of arm-shoulder-hand table (DASH) and joint activity assessment table were assessed before the first operation, 3 months and 6 months after the last operation.Results:All the patients were followed up for 6-12 months (mean, 9.2 months). The score of Changhai pain ruler in the affected limb improved from 3 (2, 3)points before surgery to 1 (0.5, 1)points 3 months after surgery and 1 (0, 1)points 6 months after surgery ( P<0.01). The score of DASH improved from (69.9±2.7) points before surgery to (35.1±1.7) points 3 months after surgery and (33.8±2.0) points 6 months after surgery ( P<0.01). The range of motion score was improved from (1.3±0.5) points before surgery to (2.4±0.5) points 3 months after surgery and (2.8±0.4) points 6 months after surgery ( P<0.01). Conclusion:Neurolysis and tendon transplantation in the treatment of severe thermal crush injuries of the upper limb can alleviate pain in the affected limbs, improve upper limb dysfunction, increase mobility of the palm and upper limb joints, and enhance the quality of life of the patients.
9.Advances in the research of artificial intelligence technology assisting the diagnosis of burn depth
Chi BEN ; Haihang LI ; Tong LIU ; Zejing WANG ; Dasheng CHENG ; Shihui ZHU
Chinese Journal of Burns 2020;36(3):244-246
The early accurate diagnosis of burn depth is of great significance in determining the corresponding clinical intervention methods and judging the prognosis quality of burn patients. However, the current diagnostic method of burn depth still relies mainly on the empirical subjective judgment of clinicians, with low diagnostic accuracy. Especially for deep partial-thickness burn wounds, the error of early diagnosis is pretty big. In recent years, with the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, deep learning algorithm combined with image analysis technology can better identify and analyze the information of medical images. This article reviews the research progress of artificial intelligence technology in the diagnosis of burn depth.
10.One case of atypical septic shock with acute pulmonary edema in a patient with extensive burn
Chenqi TANG ; Long XU ; Xiaobin LIU ; Dayuan XU ; Guosheng WU ; Tianjing DU ; Dasheng CHENG ; Shihui ZHU ; Shichu XIAO
Chinese Journal of Burns 2020;36(11):1075-1077
A 25-year-old man with extensive burn due to industrial dust explosion was admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University on 16th October, 2018. Four days after the first skin grafting and vacuum sealing drainage surgery, the patient developed signs of uncontrolled severe inflammation and shock. However, several atypical manifestations interfered the diagnosis of septic shock. After giving emergency treatment including fluid resuscitation, broad-spectrum antibiotics, and administration of vasopressor agents, the patient′s condition was alleviated, but quickly relapsed and deteriorated, with acute pulmonary edema appeared in the evening of the same day. Finally, the condition was reversed by completely removing the negative pressure devices on upper limbs and thorough dressing change. This case suggests that the diagnosis and treatment of infection in patients with extensive burn need comprehensive analysis. Timely intervention of the wound is the key to control the exacerbation of sepsis. In addition, the possibility of pulmonary edema in patients with sepsis should be on high alert.

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