1.Cinnamomi Ramulus-Alismatis Rhizoma in Treatment of External-contraction Diseases from Traditional Chinese Medicine and Modern Pharmacy: A Review
Yuqing CAO ; Yang GUO ; Xiyu SHANG ; Zihan JIA ; Yibai XIONG ; Renbo CHEN ; Lei ZHANG ; Lin TONG ; Huamin ZHANG ; Yan MA
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(24):279-288
Cinnamomi Ramulus and Alismatis Rhizoma are commonly used in the treatment of external-contraction diseases. Cinnamomi Ramulus is pungent, sweet, and warm, with the effects of ventilating lung and dispersing cold, warming Yang and transforming Qi, and promoting water and liquid flow from Taiyang meridian to remove dampness. Alismatis Rhizoma is sweet and cold, with the effects of draining dampness and promoting urination, regulating the waterway, removing water retention in lung, and promoting urination to remove dampness and heat. Herbal pairs are extracted from the accumulated experience of medical practitioners over the ages in the use of medicines and have been proved by clinical application to be composed of simple and effective combinations for specific diseases. The herb pair Cinnamomi Ramulus-Alismatis Rhizoma is an important part in ancient classic formulas such as Wulingsan. Both herbs play a role in draining dampness and promoting urination, warming Yang and transforming Qi, being a representative herb pair used for treating external-contraction exterior syndrome and water retention inside. The review of ancient medical publications revealed that there were a large number of compound formulas containing Cinnamomi Ramulus-Alismatis Rhizoma for dispersing cold and removing dampness, which were widely used for thousands of years in clinical practice. Modern pharmacological studies have shown that the active pharmacological components of Cinnamomi Ramulus (cinnamaldehyde and cinnamic acid) and Alismatis Rhizoma (alisol A and 23-acetate alisol B) have anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and immunoregulatory effects and high safety. Qingfei Paidu decoction containing this herbal pair played an important role in fighting against COVID-19. Despite the extensive pharmacological studies on Cinnamomi Ramulus and Alismatis Rhizoma, few studies have been carried out regarding this herb pair. This paper summarizes the traditional Chinese medicine knowledge about Cinnamomi Ramulus and Alismatis Rhizoma in the treatment of external-contraction diseases and summarizes the chemical composition, pharmacological effects, toxicology and other aspects of the two herbs before and after compatibility, aiming to provide a reference for further research and clinical application.
2.Kinesiophobia in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty: a scoping review
Wenbin WU ; Zihan LIN ; Zhiqiang HE ; Jin LI ; Huifang ZHANG ; Mengying XING
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(12):1659-1664
Objective:To summarize the concept, theoretical basis, evaluation tools and mechanisms, influencing factors, and intervention measures of kinesiophobia.Methods:The literature on kinesiophobia in patients undergoing total knee replacement was electronically searched on databases such as China National Knowledge Infrastructure, China Biology Medicine disc, WanFang Data, PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science, Embase, Scopus, PsycINFO, Cochrane Library. The search period was from database establishment to June 24, 2023. This study extracted and analyzed data from the included literature.Results:A total of 32 articles were included. The Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia was a widely used tool for evaluating kinesiophobia. The influencing factors of kinesiophobia were demographic and disease factors, body motor function, and psychological and social factors. The intervention measures for kinesiophobia mainly included cognitive behavioral intervention, pain health education, exercise, art video or music intervention, multidisciplinary collaborative intervention, and so on.Conclusions:The concept and theoretical basis of kinesiophobia are not yet complete. It is necessary to revise and improve the theoretical model and assessment tool for kinesiophobia and construct an intervention program for kinesiophobia in combination with the concept of rapid rehabilitation.
3.The current status and influencing factors of work-family behavioral role conflict among Operating Room nurses from the resource perspective
Zihan LIN ; Yujia SHI ; Hao ZHANG ; Ran FENG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(13):1706-1712
Objective:To explore the current status of work-family behavioral role conflict among Operating Room nurses from the resource perspective and analyze its influencing factors using Logistic regression and decision tree models.Methods:A convenience sampling method was used to survey 1 231 Operating Room nurses from 20 hospitals in Henan Province from September to November 2023, utilizing a general information questionnaire, Survey of Nurse Perceived Organizational Support (SNPOS), Family APGAR Index (APGAR), and Work-Family Behavioral Role Conflict Scale (WFBRCS). Univariate analysis, Logistic regression, and decision tree model analyses were applied to identify factors affecting work-family behavioral role conflict among the Operating Room nurses.Results:A total of 1 231 questionnaires were retrieved, and 1 182 were validly questionnaires, resulting in a retrieving rate of 96.02%. Both models identified gender, having children, hospital type, organizational support perception, and family care as influencing factors of work-family behavioral role conflict among the Operating Room nurses ( P<0.05). The areas under the curve ( AUC) for the receiver operating characteristic curves of the Logistic regression and decision tree models were 0.782 and 0.735, respectively, with sensitivities of 76.1% and 65.9%, and specificities of 67.2% and 74.1%, respectively. Conclusions:The work-family behavioral role conflict among Operating Room nurses is at a moderate level and influenced by multiple factors. Both Logistic regression and decision tree models have predictive value for classification, with the Logistic regression model showing higher sensitivity and the decision tree model showing higher specificity. The complementary use of both models has more clinical significance.
4.Research status of mindfulness therapy on negative emotions of patients with diabetic retinopathy
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(16):2114-2119
Diabetic retinopathy, as a common blinding eye disease, can seriously reduce the quality of life of patients, resulting in anxiety, depression and other negative emotions. A series of mindfulness therapies based on the concept of mindfulness have been widely applied to alleviate negative emotions in patients with different diseases, help patients rebuild a healthy psychological state, and have been proven to effectively improve their psychological disorders. This paper summarizes the origin and development of mindfulness therapy, as well as its mechanism in improving negative emotions, explores the feasibility of applying mindfulness therapy for negative emotions in patients with diabetic retinopathy, so as to provide new ideas and inspiration for further research.
5.Meta-analysis of risk factors for perioperative malnutrition among aged fracture patients
Zhiqiang HE ; Wenbin WU ; Zihan LIN ; Jin LI ; Jing WANG ; Xiaoling ZHOU ; Huifang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(20):2743-2750
Objective:To systematically evaluate the risk factors for perioperative malnutrition in aged fracture patients.Methods:A comprehensive search of databases including CNKI, WanFang, VIP, SinoMed, Web of Science, Embase, PubMed, and CINAHL was conducted to identify relevant studies on risk factors for perioperative malnutrition in aged fracture patients from inception to May 10, 2023. Additional grey literature was identified by snowball sampling and manual searches. Two postgraduate students trained in evidence-based nursing independently screened the literature, extracted data, and assessed the methodological quality of the studies. Meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.4 software.Results:Fourteen original studies were included, covering 46 risk factors for malnutrition. Meta-analysis of factors reported in at least two studies indicated that age≥ 70 years, low body mass index, low hemoglobin, preoperative hypoalbuminemia, female, physical inactivity, non-home residence, low self-care ability, intertrochanteric fracture, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic gastritis, dementia/cognitive decline, cancer, stroke, chronic heart failure, multiple chronic diseases, high Charlson Comorbidity Index, weight loss, depression, American Society of Anesthesiologists classification≥Ⅲ, taking multiple medications≥ 4 types, and longer hospital stays all increased the incidence of perioperative malnutrition in aged fracture patients ( P< 0.05) . Conclusions:The incidence of perioperative malnutrition in the aged fracture population is high and influenced by multiple factors. This highlights the need for healthcare providers to conduct dynamic and precise nutritional screenings for high-risk patients and to implement personalized perioperative nutritional management to prevent malnutrition and promote rapid recovery in aged fracture patients.
6.Aggressive versus controlled fluid resuscitation in acute pancreatitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Kun HE ; Lin GAO ; Zihan YANG ; Yuelun ZHANG ; Tianrui HUA ; Wenmo HU ; Dong WU ; Lu KE
Chinese Medical Journal 2023;136(10):1166-1173
BACKGROUND:
Early fluid resuscitation is one of the fundamental treatments for acute pancreatitis (AP), but there is no consensus on the optimal fluid rate. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of aggressive vs. controlled fluid resuscitation (CFR) in AP.
METHODS:
The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), MEDLINE, Embase, and Web of Science databases were searched up to September 30, 2022, for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing aggressive with controlled rates of early fluid resuscitation in AP patients without organ failure on admission. The following keywords were used in the search strategy: "pancreatitis," "fluid therapy,""fluid resuscitation,"and "randomized controlled trial." There was no language restriction. The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) framework was used to assess the certainty of evidence. Trial sequential analysis (TSA) was used to control the risk of random errors and assess the conclusions.
RESULTS:
A total of five RCTs, involving 481 participants, were included in this study. For primary outcomes, there was no significant difference in the development of severe AP (relative risk [RR]: 1.87, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.95-3.68; P = 0.07; n = 437; moderate quality of evidence) or hypovolemia (RR: 0.98, 95% CI: 0.32-2.97; P = 0.97; n = 437; moderate quality of evidence) between the aggressive and CFR groups. A significantly higher risk of fluid overload (RR: 3.25, 95% CI: 1.53-6.93; P <0.01; n = 249; low quality of evidence) was observed in the aggressive fluid resuscitation (AFR) group than the controlled group. Additionally, the risk of intensive care unit admission ( P = 0.02) and the length of hospital stay ( P <0.01) as partial secondary outcomes were higher in the AFR group. TSA suggested that more studies were required to draw precise conclusions.
CONCLUSION:
For AP patients without organ failure on admission, CFR may be superior to AFR with respect to both efficacy and safety outcomes.
REGISTRATION
PROSPERO; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/ ; CRD 42022363945.
Humans
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Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
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Fluid Therapy
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Hypovolemia
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Pancreatitis/therapy*
7.Establish a training program for caregivers of dementia patients in nursing homes based on the Model of Caregiver Skill Building/Effectiveness
Zihan LIN ; Jin LI ; Qian ZHAO ; Dongmei SI ; Jing WANG
Modern Clinical Nursing 2023;22(10):58-64
Objective To establish a training program for caregivers of people with dementia based on the Model of Caregiver Skill Building/Effectiveness and evaluate its practical effect.Methods The objective sampling method was used to select 72 caregivers from two nursing homes which were the specialised shelters for the dementia elderly in Xi'an.The subjects were randomly divided into a training group with 39 caregivers and a control group with 33 caregivers.The control group received training in routine care,while the training group was given training based on Farran's Model of Caregiver Skill Building/Effectiveness for 3 months.The training was composed of our modules:caring knowledge,skills,emotion management and resource utilisation,which included key training elements in knowledge of dementia and nursing,emotion management through yoga and mental training and improvement of nursing skills through instructions.The caregiver burden inventory(CBI)and self-rating depression(SDS)were used to evaluate the effect of caregivers training before and after the training.Result After the training,the scores CBI and SDS of the caregivers were significantly lower than those in the control group and lower than the scores before training(all P<0.05).Conclusion The training program based on the Model of Caregiver Skill Building/Effectiveness can effectively reduce the burden and depression of caregivers in dementia care.
8.Clinical diagnostic value of NT-proBNP in peridialysis chronic kidney disease patients
Fayan YANG ; Yanhong GUO ; Lu YU ; Liuwei WANG ; Zihan ZHAI ; Lin TANG
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2023;39(7):506-514
Objective:To explore the clinical value of N terminal pro B type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) in diagnosing or predicting heart failure in peridialysis chronic kidney disease (CKD) population.Methods:It was a single-center retrospective study. Patients with peridialysis CKD who visited the Department of Nephrology, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from January 2021 to June 2021 were collected and divided into 4 groups according to the presence or absence of heart failure and the level of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), namely the non-heart failure group, heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) group (LVEF<40%), heart failure with mid-range ejection fraction (HFmrEF) group (40%≤LVEF<50%), and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) group (LVEF≥50%). The NT-proBNP, echocardiography and other indicators of the 4 groups were compared. The value of plasma NT-proBNP in diagnosing heart failure, HFpEF, HFmrEF and HFrEF was analyzed by drawing receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC curve). Logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the related factors of heart failure in peridialysis CKD patients.Results:A total of 508 patients were included, including 11 cases in the HFrEF group, 29 cases in the HFmrEF group, 152 cases in the HFpEF group, and 316 cases without heart failure. The differences in age, 24-h urine volume, hemodialysis proportion, non-dialysis proportion, serum creatinine, estimated glomerular filtration rate, hemoglobin, serum albumin, C-reactive protein, NT-proBNP, cardiac troponin I, left ventricular internal diameter, LVEF, pulmonary artery systolic pressure, left ventricular end-diastolic volume, E/A value, septal thickness, and left ventricular posterior wall thickness among the four groups were statistically significant ( P < 0.05, respectively). A two-pair comparison (all P values corrected by Bonferroni method) revealed that the 24-h urine volume was higher in the non-heart failure group than in the other three groups (corrected P<0.05, respectively), while the proportion of hemodialysis patients and the levels of NT-proBNP and C-reactive protein were lower in the non-heart failure group than in the other three groups (corrected P<0.001, respectively); the levels of hemoglobin and serum albumin were lower in the HFpEF group than in the non-heart failure group (corrected P<0.001, respectively); troponin I was lower in the non-heart failure group than in the HFpEF group (corrected P<0.001), HFmrEF group (corrected P=0.001) and HFrEF group (corrected P<0.001), and troponin I was lower in the HFpEF group than in the HFrEF group (corrected P=0.008); LVEF was higher in the non-heart failure group than in the other three groups (corrected P<0.001, respectively), and LVEF in the HFpEF group was higher than in the HFmrEF and HFrEF groups (corrected P<0.001, respectively). For patients with peridialysis CKD, the cut-off values of plasma NT-proBNP for diagnosing or predicting heart failure, HFpEF, HFmrEF and HFrEF were 4 943.33 ng/L, 4 976.83 ng/L, 14 964.5 ng/L and 17 847.55 ng/L, respectively. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that NT-proBNP (every 500 ng/L increase, OR=1.390, 95% CI 1.287-1.501, P<0.001), LVEF ( OR=0.747, 95% CI 0.656-0.851, P<0.001) and 24-h urine volume (every 100 ml increase, OR=0.842, 95% CI 0.763-0.929, P=0.001) were independently correlated with heart failure. Conclusions:The cut-off value of plasma NT-proBNP for diagnosing or predicting heart failure in peridialysis CKD patients is much higher than that in patients with normal renal function. NT-proBNP, LVEF and 24-h urine volume are independently associated with heart failure in peridialysis CKD patients.
9.Historical Evolution and Textual Research on Classical Prescription Taohe Chengqitang
Jinbao WANG ; Lei ZHANG ; Lin TONG ; Siqi JIA ; Zihan JIA ; Danping ZHENG ; Bing LI ; Huamin ZHANG ; Sihong LIU ;
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2022;28(18):135-143
Taohe Chengqitang is a classical prescription published in The Catalogue of Ancient Classic Recipes (The First Batch). This study systematically summarized traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) ancient books and modern clinical reports on Taohe Chengqitang and investigated its origin, composition, basis, and historical evolution in processing requirements, dosage, preparation and administration, and functions. The findings indicated different opinions on drug basis, preparation of decoction pieces, and drug dosage conversion. Based on sufficient literature review, the actual development needs of classical prescriptions, and the usage habits of modern clinical practice, this study recommended dried mature seeds of Prunus persica or P. davidiana for Persicae Semen, dried twigs of Cinnamomum cassia for Cinnamomi Ramulus, honey-fried Glycyrrhiza uralensis for Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, raw Rheum palmatum, R. tanguticum, or R. offìcinale for Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, and mirabilite for Natrii Sulfas. In terms of drug dosage, the doses directed converted from weights and measures in the Han dynasty were large. According to the common doses in modern clinical practice, conversion was carried out based on 6 g of Cinnamomi Ramulus, 6 g of Natrii Sulfas, 6 g of Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, and 12 g of Rhei Radix et Rhizoma. The weight of Persicae Semen should be determined according to the actual measurement. In terms of preparation and administration, the drugs in the pot were decocted with 1 400 mL of water to obtain 500 mL of decoction, which was filtered and slightly boiled in the presence of Natrii Sulfas. About 100 mL of warm decoction was taken before meals, three times a day. It was recorded in the ancient books that Taohe Chengqitang was indicated for the syndromes of heat invading the bladder and accumulating inside in the case of released exterior syndrome in Taiyang. After symptom-based flexible application by doctors, it is currently commonly used in the treatment of diabetic nephropathy, constipation, chronic renal failure, and other diseases.
10.Integrated analysis of DNA methylation and gene expression profiles of hepatocellular carcinoma to construct miR-1180-3p relevant ceRNA regulatory network
Zihan ZHOU ; Xianguo ZHOU ; Zewen ZHOU ; Moqin QIU ; Yanji JIANG ; Qiuling LIN ; Yingchun LIU ; Qiuping WEN ; Rongrui HUO ; Xiumei LIANG ; Hongping YU
Chinese Journal of Hepatology 2020;28(6):481-487
Objective:This study analyzes the expression level of miR-1180-3p and constructs the regulatory network of relevant ceRNA by integrating the DNA methylation and gene expression profile of hepatocellular carcinoma from the Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA).Methods:Firstly, the expression level of miR-1180-3p in hepatocellular carcinoma and adjacent tissues was analyzed by TCGA database, and the differential expression of lncrna and mRNA was screened. Secondly, the LncBase database and the TargetScan database were used to predict the relationship between miR-1180-3p and lncRNA and mRNA, and the DNA methylation-mediated lncRNA was screened by the DNA methylation profile of lncRNA. Finally, Cytoscape software was used to construct miR-1180-3p relevant ceRNA network, and WebGestalt website was used to perform GO and KEGG analysis of related mRNA in ceRNA.Results:Compared with patients with low expression of miR-1180-3p (mean overall survival duration, 5.69 ± 0.35 years), patients with high expression of miR-1180-3p had shorter overall survival time (mean overall survival duration, 3.99 ± 0.47 years), indicating that the high expression of miR-1180-3p was hepatocellular carcinoma risk factor affecting the prognosis ( HR = 1.28, 95% CI = 1.1 ~ 1.5, P < 0.01). A miR-1180-3p related ceRNA regulatory network was constructed in this study, which contained 2 lncRNAs (F11-AS1 and LINC01511) and 37 mRNAs. Conclusion:This study has successfully constructed miR-1180-3p relevant ceRNA regulatory network, and DNA methylation-mediated F11-AS1 and F11-AS1/miR-1180-3p/C11of54 ceRNA regulatory axis has played an important role in the occurrence and development of hepatocellular carcinoma.

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