1.Drug toxicities of nifedipine in pregnant women with hypertension: a real-world study based on FARES database
Jianfang JIANG ; Siping WANG ; Xinjun HE
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice and Service 2025;43(6):307-312
Objective To systematically evaluate toxicities of nifedipine in pregnant women with hypertension, and provide references for nifedipine’s clinical safety application. Methods Study was conducted with data from US food and drug administration adverse event reporting system(FARES) database from January 1, 2015, to March 31, 2021. Information component (IC) and reporting odds ratio(ROR)methods were applied for signal mining. Results Finally, a total of
2.Interpretation and application of guidelines on the prevention of foot ulcers in patients with diabetes(IWGDF2023 Updated)
Lan LIU ; Jianfang CHE ; Yue CUI ; Jinshan SUN ; Aiping WANG
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2024;40(1):1-4
Foot ulcer prevention plays a crucial role in reducing the amputation rate among diabetic patients. With regard to the prevention of diabetic foot ulcers, the 2023 guidelines of the International Working Group of Diabetic Foot(IWGDF) were different from the 2019 counterpart. The most notable change is the addition of high-level evidence to support recommendations, primarily derived from randomized controlled studies. The 2023 guidelines also advocate for local skin temperature measurement, participation in ankle exercise training, and psychological intervention for foot ulcer prevention. This article conducts a comparative analysis of the two guidelines across six key dimensions: identification of high-risk feet, regular examination of high-risk feet, health education, ensuring appropriate daily footwear, addressing ulcer risk factors, and comprehensive foot care. Drawing from clinical insights, the application and prospective implications of the 2023 guidelines in China are also examined.
3.Effects of after school exercise service on physical fitness in primary school students
ZHANG Bin, LI Liang, WANG Mengdie, XU Jianfang
Chinese Journal of School Health 2024;45(2):253-257
Objective:
To investigate the effects of after school exercise service (referred to as the "after school ES") on physical health, so as to provide evidence for possible beneficial effect of after school ES.
Methods:
Students in the fourth grade of primary school were recruited from September 2021 to July 2022 in Changsha City and divided into the control group ( n =220) and the after school ES group ( n =220). The control group only participated in the regular physical education activities of the school. The after school ES group received after school ES for one academic year, 4 times a week, 40-50 minutes per time, for a total of 32 weeks. Body shape indicators such as height, weight and percentage of body fat, as well as physical fitness indicators such as 50 meter running, grip strength and progressive aerobic cardiovascular endurance run (PACER) were measured in September to October 2021 and June to July 2022, respectively. Independent sample t-test, Chi square test and two factors repeated measurement analysis of variance were used for statistical analysis of the data.
Results:
After one academic year, compared with the control group [(13.52±2.30)kg], muscle mass of primary school students in the after school ES group [(13.76±2.32)kg] significantly increased, while waist to hip ratio [(0.95±0.16)] and percentage of body fat [(20.17±7.43)%] significantly decreased compared to the control group [(1.01±0.21), (22.02±12.34)%]( F=330.70, 6.85, 4.33, P <0.05). The proportion of overweight and obesity in after school ES group decreased significantly from 19.5% to 12.3% ( χ 2=4.35, P <0.05). Compared with the control group, the scores of 50 meter running [(10.00±1.06, 10.21±0.83)s], 1 minute sit up [(33.25±8.24, 30.76±9.34)times], sitting and flexion [(14.53±7.50, 8.59±6.32)cm], 1 minute rope skipping [(125.01±30.50, 115.97±32.09)times], eyes closed and single legged standing [(30.00±34.72, 25.72±23.82)s], selective response time [(635.66±91.72, 652.79±120.42)ms] and VO 2max [(45.31± 1.02 , 43.67±0.85)mL/(kg〖 ·min)] in the after school ES group were significantly improved, with statistical significance ( F= 5.32 , 443.14, 97.23, 814.07, 36.49, 6.11, 396.91, P <0.05).
Conclusions
After school ES can improve body shape of primary school students, reduce the risk of overweight and obesity and enhance physical fitness. It is recommended that schools should appropriately increase after school ES to promote physical fitness of students.
4.Effect of Danhe Granules on Hypercholesterolemia Rats Based on Cholesterol Metabolism Pathway-related Proteins
Shiqiu TIAN ; Zeping ZUO ; Yingying TIAN ; Yilin LI ; Hailuan PEI ; Zhaozhou LIN ; Yingnan LYU ; Jianfang WANG ; Zhibin WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(24):85-94
ObjectiveTo explore the therapeutic effect and mechanism of the Danhe granules on hypercholesterolemia rats by observing the changes in the efficacy indicators and the levels of proteins related to the cholesterol metabolism pathway in the rats under the intervention of Danhe granules. MethodSD rats were randomly assigned to either the blank group or the model group based on their body weight. The blank group had normal chow diets, while the model group was fed high-fat diets for seven weeks. One week after the establishment of the model, the content of the serum total cholesterol (TC) in the model rats was detected. According to the TC value, the model group was further randomly divided into a control group, pravastatin sodium tablet group(4.02 mg·kg-1), Xuezhikang capsule group(0.12 g·kg-1), high-dose, middle-dose, and low-dose groups of Danhe granules(4.536, 2.268, 1.134 g·kg-1). After grouping the model groups, each treatment group received continuous oral gavage for six weeks, with weekly measurements of body weight and food intake (the difference between feed intake and feed surplus). Six weeks later, the levels of serum TC, triglyceride (TG), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) were measured. The liver pathology and lipid droplet distribution were evaluated by hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining and oil red O staining, with scoring and calculation conducted. Rat liver tissue was collected, and western blot and immunohistochemistry (IHC) were used to detect the expression levels of cholesterol metabolism-related proteins namely phosphorylated adenosine 5'-monophosphate (AMP)-activated protein kinase (p-AMPK), AMPK, 3-hydroxy-3-methyl glutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HMGCR), low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR), cholesterol 7α-hydroxylase (CYP7A1), Acyl-coenzyme A: cholesterol acyltransferase 2 (ACAT2), and apolipoprotein B (ApoB) in hypercholesterolemia rats. ResultCompared with the blank group, the model group showed a significantly higher level of serum TC (P<0.01). The TG level had no significant change, and the HDL-C level was significantly decreased (P<0.05). The liver index, steatosis score, total score of pathological state, and the positive area ratio of oil red O staining were significantly increased (P<0.01), and the protein expression levels of p-AMPK, p-AMPK/AMPK, LDLR, and CYP7A1 were significantly decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01), while the protein expression levels of AMPK, HMGCR, and ACAT2 were significantly increased (P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the TC level in each dose group of Danhe granules was significantly decreased (P<0.05), and the positive area ratio of oil red O staining in the pravastatin sodium tablet group and medium-dose group of Danhe granules was significantly decreased (P<0.05). In each administration group, the protein expression levels of p-AMPK and p-AMPK/AMPK were significantly increased (P<0.05, P<0.01), and the levels of HMGCR and ACAT2 were significantly decreased (P<0.01). The ApoB level showed a downward trend. The CYP7A1 level in the pravastatin sodium tablet group and each dose group of Danhe granules was significantly increased (P<0.05, P<0.01), and the LDLR level in the pravastatin sodium tablet group, Xuezhikang capsule group, and high-dose and medium-dose groups of Danhe granules was significantly increased (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionDanhe granules can reduce serum TC levels and improve hepatic steatosis. It may activate AMPK, down-regulate the expression of HMGCR, and inhibit cholesterol synthesis. It can also up-regulate the expression of LDLR and CYP7A1, promote cholesterol uptake and excretion, down-regulate the expression of ACAT2 and ApoB, reduce cholesterol absorption and assembly of LDL and other lipoproteins, and thus play a role in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia.
5.Research Progress in Pharmacological Effects of Zanthoxyli Radix and Prediction and Analysis of Q-markers
Yuan ZHOU ; Yinggang ZENG ; Qiuxia TAO ; Yan LIANG ; Liuping WANG ; Jianfang FENG
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;31(11):180-185
The medicinal history of Zanthoxyli Radix is long,and it is recorded in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing under the name of Manjiao.Modern pharmacological research has proven that Zanthoxyli Radix has anti-tumor,antibacterial,antioxidant,and hemostatic effects.This article reviewed the pharmacological effects of Zanthoxyli Radix based on its functional indications.Based on the basic requirements of TCM quality markers(Q-markers),this article predicted and analyzed the Q-markers of Zanthoxyli Radix from the perspectives of plant phylogeny and chemical component specificity,chemical component and pharmacological correlation,and chemical component testability.It is proposed to select alkaloids,flavonoids,and lignans as the Q-markers for the general classification of Zanthoxyli Radix.The candidate components for Q-marker were identified,including chloramphenicol,white croaker alkaloid,magnolian alkaloid,taro alkaloid,vanillin,hesperidin,L-sesamin and L-asarone,providing a reference for further research on the quality standards of Zanthoxyli Radix.
6.Expression of common kinase proteins ALK, TRK and ROS1 in Spitz tumors and their associations with clinical and histopathological characteristics of Spitz tumors
Congcong ZHANG ; Xuebao SHAO ; Ying ZHANG ; Hao SONG ; Xiaopo WANG ; Wei ZHANG ; Xiulian XU ; Yiqun JIANG ; Xuesi ZENG ; Jianfang SUN ; Jie ZANG ; Hao CHEN
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2024;57(9):807-814
Objective:To investigate the expression of anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK), tropomyosin receptor kinase (TRK), and recombinant C-Ros oncogene 1, receptor tyrosine kinase (ROS1) in Spitz tumors, and to analyze their associations with clinical and histopathological features of Spitz tumors.Methods:Clinical and histopathological characteristics, as well as follow-up data, were collected from patients with Spitz tumors at Department of Pathology, Hospital of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences from January 2017 to August 2023, and retrospectively analyzed. Immunohistochemical staining for ALK, pan-TRK, and ROS1 was performed on skin tissues, and associations between the expression of these kinase proteins and clinicopathological features were analyzed.Results:A total of 57 patients with Spitz tumors were collected, including 36 females and 21 males. Immunohistochemical staining showed that 30 (52.6%) patients were positive for ALK, 4 (7.0%) were positive for ROS1, only 2 (3.5%) were positive for TRK, and 21 (36.8%) were negative for the three kinase proteins. Among the 30 ALK-positive patients, the median age was 9.5 years, 21 (70.0%) were females, and 15 (50.0%) presented with lesions on the face, which mainly manifested as papules or nodules; histologically, 29 (96.7%) patients had hypopigmented tumors with an exophytic growth pattern, and the tumor cells were mainly large and long spindle cells arranged in long cord-like, plexiform or fascicular patterns. Among the 4 ROS1-positive patients, there were 3 females and 1 male, presenting with exophytic papules or polyps; histologically, tumor cells were mostly arranged in small nests, without obvious clefts around cell nests. Two TRK-positive patients were both males aged 20 and 50 years respectively, and presented with brown and skin-colored flat papules, respectively; histologically, the tumors were located superficially with a flat base, and tumor cells spread in a pagetoid pattern in the epidermis, with some epithelioid cells and small cell nests. Among the 21 patients negative for the 3 kinase proteins, 9 were males and 12 were females, and they clinically presented with macules, papules and polypoid lesions; histologically, most tumors were located superficially, consisting of a mixture of epithelioid cells and spindle cells, with rare cytological atypia and mitotic figures, and 2 cases showed mild tissue structural and cellular atypia. Fifty-seven patients were followed up for 2 - 83.3 months, with a median follow-up of 19.2 months. Only 1 ALK-positive child experienced a recurrence, and no recurrence or lymph node metastasis was observed in the other cases.Conclusions:Among the three kinase proteins, ALK showed the highest positive rate in Spitz tumors in this study, while TRK- and ROS1-positive cases were sporadic. Histopathologically, ALK-positive Spitz tumor cells were mainly long spindle cells arranged in long cord-like or plexiform patterns, while TRK- and ROS1-positive Spitz tumors tended to have small cell nests. Both the kinase protein-positive and -negative Spitz tumors mostly had a good prognosis.
7.Progressive myoclonic epilepsy: a retrospective study of newly-diagnosed adult patients from a single center
Jianfang ZHANG ; Jiajia ZHOU ; Caihong JI ; Dengchang WU ; Kang WANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2024;41(4):432-436
Objective:To retrospectively analyze the clinical phenotype and pathogenic variants in patients with Progressive myoclonus epilepsy (PME).Methods:Clinical data and results of genetic testing for 11 patients diagnosed with PME at the Department of Neurology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine from June 2017 to December 2022 were collected and analyzed.Results:All of the patients, including 4 males and 7 females, had predominant action myoclonus. Three patients had myoclonus as the initial manifestation, whilst eight were diagnosed through genetic testing, including three cases with NEU1 gene variants, two with EPM2A gene variants (1 was novel), one with MT- TK gene variant, one with ATN1 gene variant, and one with CSTB gene variant. No pathogenic variant was identified in the remaining three cases. Among the eight patients with a genetic diagnosis, three were diagnosed with sialidosis, two with Lafora disease, one with Dentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy (DRPLA), one with Unverricht-Lundborg disease (ULD), and one with Myoclonic epilepsy with ragging red fibers (MERRF). Conclusion:Compared with pediatric patients, adult patients with PME represent a distinct subtype with slower progression and milder cognitive impairment.
8.A Questionnaire Survey on Beijing Area Training of Doctors'Thinking in Diagnosis and Treatment Based on TCM Classic Edu-cation
Tiantian FAN ; Fuhui LIN ; Jianfang WANG
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University 2024;48(9):1178-1185
[Objective]To investigate the current situation and demand of classical education in the standardized training of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)residents,to help reform the model of Chinese-style training.[Methods]The questionnaire made by the experts of the research group was used to investigate the doctors in 4 bases and statistical analysis was made.[Results]A total of 362 participants were investigated,and 348 questionnaires were included in statistical analysis,with an effective rate 96.1%.For the current situation,the main diagnosis and treatment thinking formed under the current training mode was"mixed Chinese and western,neither eastern nor western".For the problems and reasons,the proportion of classical study,examination and practice were all low.It was related to identity attribute,training years,training state and so on.For the requirement,most participants supported the inclusion of classical education in the reform of the training system.It was hoped that under the premise of not increasing the total workload,a certain proportion of classical contents can be added by digital means to cultivate the thinking of TCM diagnosis and treatment,such as Treatise on Febrile Diseases,Synopsis of Golden Chamber and Huangdi's Inner Classic.[Conclusion]Based on the training goal of TCM diagnosis and treatment thinking,the current training mode needs to be reformed to reflect the characteristics of TCM.TCM classics are the keys to highlight the characteristics of TCM,and training classic thinking is core content of TCM diagnosis and treatment thinking.At present,the training of classics and classical thinking is seriously insufficient in the process of training.Digital technology brings the possibility to the intelligent transformation of classical thinking.It can comprehensively evaluate the mastery level of TCM classics and the ability of translating classical thinking into clinical practice.
9.Status quo and influencing factors of palliative care self-report practice among oncology nurses
Jianfang ZHANG ; Hui FANG ; Wenting WANG ; Yajun SUN ; Kaixi ZHENG ; Dan ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(19):2558-2564
Objective:To explore the status quo and influencing factors of palliative care self-report practice among oncology nurses and provide references and directions for improving the palliative care practice of oncology nurses.Methods:This is a cross-sectional study. Totally 349 oncology nurses from four hospitals in Hangzhou were selected by convenience sampling from June to December 2022. Data were collected using a general information questionnaire, the Palliative Care Self-Report Practice Scale (PCPS), and the Palliative Care Knowledge Questionnaire. Pearson correlation analysis was used to explore the relationship between PCPS scores and palliative care knowledge scores among oncology nurses. Multiple linear regression analysis was employed to identify the influencing factors of palliative care self-report practice.Results:A total of 349 questionnaires were distributed, with 332 valid responses, resulting in an effective response rate of 95.13% (332/349). The total PCPS score among the 332 oncology nurses was (42.16±4.52). Among the six dimensions, the dyspnea dimension had the highest average item score of (2.85±0.54), while the communication dimension had the lowest average item score of (2.03±0.54). There was a positive correlation between PCPS scores and palliative care knowledge scores ( P<0.01). Multiple linear regression analysis indicated that years of work experience, attitude towards palliative care, understanding of palliative care, and palliative care knowledge scores were influencing factors of palliative care self-report practice among oncology nurses ( P<0.01), accounting for 66.30% of the total variance. Conclusions:The palliative care self-report practice of oncology nurses is at a moderate level and is influenced by various factors. Hospital leaders should provide individualized and diversified palliative care education and training aimed at improving palliative care practices. This should involve multiple approaches and levels to enhance the nurses' mastery of palliative care knowledge and clinical skills, thereby improving the quality of palliative care services and patient satisfaction.
10.Application of modified presentation assimilation discussion combined with heuristic clinical medicine teaching in training of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation specialist nurses
Huili LYU ; Zhan YANG ; Fuhua LI ; Dandan WANG ; Xiang ZHAO ; Jianfang CHANG ; Feifei WANG ; Xiangke ZHAO ; Xiaojun LIU ; Shaoyan QI
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(22):3047-3051
Objective:To explore the application effect of the modified presentation assimilation discussion combined with heuristic clinical medicine teaching in training of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation specialist nurses.Methods:The convenient sampling method was used to select 62 nurses who participated in training of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation specialist nurses in the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from January to June 2023 as the research objects. A total of 30 nurses who participated in the 25th training session from January to March 2023 were selected as the control group, and 32 nurses who participated in the 26th training session from April to June 2023 were selected as the observation group. The control group received conventional training method, while the observation group received modified presentation assimilation discussion combined with heuristic clinical medicine teaching. The theoretical knowledge and operational skills of nurses, core competence of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation specialist nurses and training satisfaction were compared between the two groups after training.Results:After training, the scores of theoretical knowledge and operational skills, core competence of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation specialist nurses and training satisfaction in observation group were higher than those in control group, and the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.05) . Conclusions:The modified presentation assimilation discussion combined with heuristic clinical medicine teaching can improve the theoretical knowledge and operational skills of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation specialist nurses, and the nurses' training satisfaction is higher.


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