1.Construction and Application Evaluation of an Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Risk Prediction Model for Readmission in Patients with Stable Angina of Coronary Heart Disease:A Prospective Study Based on Real-World Clinical Data
Wenjie HAN ; Mingjun ZHU ; Xinlu WANG ; Rui YU ; Guangcao PENG ; Qifei ZHAO ; Jianru WANG ; Shanshan NIE ; Yongxia WANG ; Jingjing WEI
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(6):604-611
ObjectiveBy exploring the influencing factors of readmission in patients with stable angina of coronary heart disease (CHD) based on real-world clinical data, to establish a risk prediction model of integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine, in order to provide a basis for early identification of high-risk populations and reducing readmission rates. MethodsA prospective clinical study was conducted involving patients with stable angina pectoris of CHD, who were divided into a training set and a validation set at a 7∶3 ratio. General information, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)-related data, and laboratory test results were uniformly collected. After a one-year follow-up, patients were classified into a readmission group and a non-readmission group based on whether they were readmitted. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify independent risk factors for readmission. A risk prediction model of integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine was constructed and visualized using a nomogram. The model was validated and evaluated in terms of discrimination, calibration, and clinical decision curve analysis. ResultsA total of 682 patients were included, with 477 in the training set and 205 in the validation set, among whom 89 patients were readmitted. Multivariate logistic regression analysis identified heart failure history [OR = 6.93, 95% CI (1.58, 30.45)], wiry pulse [OR = 2.58, 95% CI (1.42, 4.72)], weak pulse [OR = 3.97, 95% CI (2.06, 7.67)], teeth-marked tongue [OR = 4.38, 95% CI (2.32, 8.27)], blood stasis constitution [OR = 2.17, 95% CI (1.06, 4.44)], phlegm-stasis mutual syndrome [OR = 3.64, 95% CI (1.87, 7.09)], and elevated non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol [OR = 1.30, 95% CI (1.01, 1.69)] as influencing factors of readmission. These factors were used as predictors to construct a nomogram-based risk prediction model for readmission in patients with stable angina. The model demonstrated moderate predictive capability, with an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) of 0.818 [95% CI (0.781, 0.852)] in the training set and 0.816 [95% CI (0.779, 0.850)] in the validation set. The Hosmer-Lemeshow test showed good calibration (χ² = 4.55, P = 0.80), and the model's predictive ability was stable. When the threshold probability exceeded 5%, the clinical net benefit of using the model to predict readmission risk was significantly higher than intervening in all patients. ConclusionHistory of heart failure, teeth-marked tongue, weak pulse, wiry pulse, phlegm-stasis mutual syndrome, blood stasis constitution, and non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol are influencing factors for readmission in patients with stable angina of CHD. A clinical prediction model was developed based on these factors, which showed good discrimination, calibration, and clinical utility, providing a scientific basis for predicting readmission events in patients with stable angina.
2.Effects of Modified Guomin Decoction (加味过敏煎) on Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndromes and Quality of Life in Patients with Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis of Heart Fire and Spleen Deficiency Pattern:A Randomized,Double-Blind,Placebo-Controlled Trial
Jing NIE ; Rui PANG ; Lingjiao QIAN ; Hua SU ; Yuanwen LI ; Xinyuan WANG ; Jingxiao WANG ; Yi YANG ; Yunong WANG ; Yue LI ; Panpan ZHANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(10):1031-1037
ObjectiveTo observe the clinical efficacy and safety of Modified Guomin Decoction (加味过敏煎, MGD) in patients with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis (AD) of the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) pattern of heart fire and spleen deficiency, and to explore its possible mechanisms. MethodsIn this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, 72 patients with mild to moderate AD and the TCM pattern of heart fire and spleen deficiency were randomly divided into a treatment group and a control group, with 36 cases in each group. The treatment group received oral MGD granules combined with topical vitamin E emulsion, while the control group received oral placebo granules combined with topical vitamin E treatment. Both groups were treated twice daily for 4 weeks. Clinical efficacy, TCM syndrome scores, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pruritus, Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) scores, Scoring Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD) and serum biomarkers, including interleukin-33 (IL-33), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), immunoglobulin E (IgE), and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) were compared before and after treatment. Safety indexes was also assessed. ResultsThe total clinical effective rates were 77.78% (28/36) in the treatment group and 38.89% (14/36) in the control group, with cure rates of 19.44% (7/36) and 2.78% (1/36), respectively. The treatment group showed significantly better clinical outcomes compared to the control group (P<0.05). The treatment group exhibited significant reductions in total TCM syndrome scores, including erythema, edema, papules, scaling, lichenification, pruritus, irritability, insomnia, abdominal distension, and fatigue scores, as well as reductions in VAS, DLQI, SCORAD, and serum IgE and IL-33 levels (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Compared to the control group, the treatment group had significantly better improvements in all indicators except for insomnia (P<0.05). No adverse events occurred in either group. ConclusionMGD is effective and safe in treating mild to moderate AD patients with heart fire and spleen deficiency pattern. It significantly alleviates pruritus, improves TCM syndromes and quality of life, and enhances clinical efficacy, possibly through modulation of immune responses.
3.Toxicokinetics and tissue distribution of alpha-amanitin in rats
Yumei LU ; Xuxian FU ; Fang LUO ; Enjin ZHU ; Gen XIONG ; Jinyang ZHAO ; Tinghao FU ; Shengjie NIE ; Rui WANG ; Shuhua LI
Chinese Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology 2024;38(1):39-45
OBJECTIVE To study the toxicokinetics and tissue distribution characteristics of alpha-amanitin in rats.METHODS The tail venous blood was collected from SD rats before and 5,10,20,30 and 45 min,1,1.5,2.5,4 and 8 h after intraperitoneal injection of alpha-amanitin(1.5 mg·kg-1),and the concentration of alpha-amanitin in blood was determined by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry(LC-MS/MS).DAS 2.0 software was used to analyze and plot the drug-time curve with toxicokinetic parame-ters.Based on the toxicokinetics results,18 SD rats were randomly divided into three groups.The rats were sacrificed,and left ventricular arterial(LVA)blood and 9 types of tissue samples involving the heart,liver,spleen,lung,kidney,whole brain,small intestine,stomach wall and testis were collected 15 min,40 min and 2.5 h after dosing,and the concentrations of alpha-amanitin were measured by LC-MS/MS to obtain the tissue distribution results of alpha-amanitin in SD rats.RESULTS Toxicokinetics studies revealed that the peak blood concentration(Cmax)was(633±121)μg·L-1,the elimination half-life(T1/2)was(0.72±0.37)h,and the peak time(Tmax)was(0.52±0.16)h.The total clearance rate(CLz)was(1.62±0.26)L·h·kg-1,the area under the curve(AUC0-t)was(946±183)μg·h·L-1,and the mean reten-tion time(MRT0-t)was(1.18±0.17)h.The apparent volume of distribution(Vz)was(1.65±0.86)L·kg-1.The results of tissue distribution study showed that alpha-amanitin was widely distributed in SD rats with the highest concentration in the kidney,followed by the lung,small intestines,stomach wall,LVA blood and liver,but was low in the heart,spleen,testicles and other tissues,and very low in the brain.Alpha-amanitin was absorbed and eliminated quickly,peaked at 40 min in each tissue,and the concen-tration was minimized after 2.5 h.CONCLUSION The absorption and elimination of alpha-amanitin by intraperitoneal injection are rapid in SD rats,and the blood concentration reaches the peak about 31 min after administration,but can not be detected 4 h later.Alpha-amanitin is mainly distributed in the kidney,followed by the tissues and metabolic organs with rich blood flow,such as the lung,small intestines,stomach wall,LVA blood and liver.The content of alpha-amanitin is low in the heart,spleen,testicles and other tissues,and very low in the brain.It is speculated that it may have toxic targeting effect on the kidney and low blood-brain barrier permeability.
4.Research on technological roadmap based on theintegrated development of digestive tract endoscopy and artificial intelligence precision medicine
Rui NIE ; Aowen DUAN ; Xuesi LIU ; Jing XU ; Anhai WEI ; Hehua ZHANG
China Medical Equipment 2024;21(3):133-137
Objective:To study the technological roadmap of integrated development of digestive tract endoscopy and artificial intelligence precision medicine,and to provide research directions and feasible technological paths for the"overtaking on a curve"of domestic gastrointestinal endoscopy.Methods:The Delphi method was used to investigate the needs and research directions for the refinement of gastrointestinal endoscopy from the perspective of medical professionals.An analysis of development directions of artificial intelligence precision medical technology based on technical documents on artificial intelligence precision medical technology was conducted.The application scenarios and technology roadmap of early gastric cancer and inflammatory bowel disease patients were designed from four main service directions of precise diagnosis,precise treatment,precise medication,and precise health management of artificial intelligence precision medicine.Results:Two refined application scenarios were designed for precise diagnosis of early gastric cancer and precise health management of inflammatory bowel disease patients,the layout direction and feasible path were planned for the development of the new gastrointestinal endoscopy industry,and a technology roadmap for the development of intelligent gastrointestinal endoscopy industrywas formed.Conclusion:The technology roadmap for the integrated development of gastrointestinal endoscopy with artificial intelligence precision medicine provides a sustainable development path for addressing the patent blockade of foreign gastrointestinal endoscopy companies on domestic products,uneven distribution of medical resources in the field of gastroenterology,and early diagnosis and treatment of digestive system diseases.
5.Effects of mannose on inhibiting proliferation and inducing apoptosis of HeLa cells in cervical cancer
Li-Cui YE ; Jing-Yi WANG ; Rui XIANG ; Dan NIE
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(6):834-838
Objective To investigate the inhibitory effect of mannose on proliferation and apoptosis of HeLa cells of cervical cancer and its effect on Wnt/β-catenin pathway.Methods Cervical cancer HeLa cells were cultured in vitro and divided into control group(without any treatment)and low,medium and high dose experimental groups(cells treated with 5,10 and 25 mmol·L-1 mannose).Cell counting kit 8(CCK-8)and flow cytometry were used to detect cell proliferation and apoptosis.The B cell lymphoma-2(Bcl-2),p21,Bcl-2 associated X protein(Bax)and Wnt/β-catenin pathway-related proteins were detected by Western blot.Results The cell inhibition rates of control group and low,medium,high dose experimental groups were(0.00±0.13)%,(11.25±3.42)%,(23.78±3.41)%and(35.98±4.52)%;apoptosis rates were(4.59±0.35)%,(11.45±1.32)%,(18.47±2.01)%and(25.69±2.43)%;p21 protein expression were 0.21±0.03,0.34±0.04,0.51±0.06 and 0.69±0.05;the Bcl-2 protein expression were 0.89±0.06,0.67±0.04,0.52±0.05 and 0.35±0.06;Bax protein expression were 0.34±0.05,0.49±0.06,0.65±0.07 and 0.81±0.06;Wnt1 protein expression were 0.74±0.07,0.60±0.05,0.46±0.05 and 0.32±0.04;β-catenin protein expression were 0.80±0.06,0.65±0.05,0.47±0.06 and 0.29±0.05.The above indexes showed statistically significant differences between control group and low,medium and high dose experimental groups(all P<0.05).Conclusion Mannose inhibits proliferation and induces apoptosis of HeLa cells of cervical cancer,and the mechanism may be related to the inhibition of Wnt/β-catenin pathway.
6.Effects of protopanaxadiol on the proliferation and apoptosis of human ovarian cancer cells HO-8910 through regulation
Rui-Hua NIE ; Wei ZHU ; Jin-Yan LUO
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(12):1769-1773
Objective To investigate the effect of propanaxanediol on proliferation and apoptosis of human ovarian cancer cell HO-8910 and analyze the mechanism.Methods Human ovarian cancer cell HO-8910 were randomly divided into blank group(0.9%NaCl)and experimental-L,-M,-H groups(25,50,100 mg·kg-1 propanaxanadiol treated cells,respectively).Cell counting kit-8(CCK-8)was used to detect the proliferation inhibition;the apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry;the migration was detected by cell scratch test;the invasion was detected by Transwell assay;the expression levels of phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase(PI3K),phosphorylated protein kinase B(p-AKT),proliferating cell nuclear antigen(PCNA),B cell lymphoma-2(Bcl-2)and Bcl-2 associated X protein(Bax)were detected by Western blot.Results The proliferation inhibition rates of blank group and experimental-L,-M,-H groups were(16.89±4.15)%,(28.43±3.66)%,(37.96±4.98)%and(50.11±5.24)%;the apoptosis rates were(4.23±1.07)%,(12.36±2.79)%,(24.32±2.93)%and(42.40±3.28)%;the expression levels of PCNA protein were 0.85±0.08,0.69±0.06,0.43±0.06 and 0.25±0.03;the expression levels of Bax protein were 0.18±0.03,0.33±0.04,0.50±0.05 and 0.69±0.05;the expression levels of Bcl-2 protein were 0.82±0.07,0.63±0.04,0.47±0.05 and 0.30±0.03;the mobility were(52.33±4.25)%,(40.16±4.03)%,(29.63±3.25)%and(20.15±2.12)%;the invasion rates were(60.26±5.88)%,(49.33±4.28)%,(30.15±3.68)%and(22.15±1.96)%;the expression levels of PI3K protein were 0.48±0.04,0.34±0.04,0.26±0.03 and 0.15±0.01;the expression levels of p-AKT protein were 0.45±0.03,0.35±0.02,0.23±0.03 and 0.13±0.02,respectively.There were statistically significant differences in the above indexes between the experimental-L,-M,-H groups and the blank group(all P<0.05).Conclusion Protopanaxadiol may inhibit the proliferation,migration and invasion of human ovarian cancer cell HO-8910 by blocking the activation of PI3K/AKT signaling pathway,regulating the expression of PCNA,Bax and Bcl-2 proteins and promoting their apoptosis,thus achieving anti-ovarian cancer effects.
7.Clinical trial of nintedanib combined with tetrandrine in the treatment of patients with connective tissue disease-related pulmonary interstitial fibrosis
Dong-Ming YANG ; Jian-Jun NIE ; Wei REN ; Rui ZHANG ; Ben-Shang GONG ; Dong-Feng XU
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(19):2781-2785
Objective To observe the influence of nintedanib ethanesulfonate soft capsules combined with tetrandrine tablets on pulmonary function and dyspnea symptoms in patients with connective tissue disease-related pulmonary interstitial fibrosis.Methods Patients with connective tissue disease-related pulmonary interstitial fibrosis were divided into treatment group and control group by cohort method.The control group was given basic treatment such as glucocorticoids and immunosuppressants according to the patient's condition;the treatment group was given ethanesulfonate nintedanib soft capsules(100 mg,bid)and tetrandrine tablets(40 mg,tid)on the basis of the control group,and the treatment course was 3 months.The clinical efficacy,severity of dyspnea[modified British Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale(mMRC)and St.George's Respiratory Questionnaire(SGRQ)],pulmonary function indicators,pulmonary fibrosis score,and blood gas analysis indicators were compared between the two groups,and the safety was assessed.Results A total of 42 cases were included in the treatment group and the control group,respectively.The total effective rates of the treatment group and the control group were 92.86%(39 cases/42 cases)and 76.19%(32 cases/42 cases)respectively(P<0.05).After treatment,the mMRC scores of the treatment group and the control group were(1.43±0.27)and(1.69±0.31)points;the SGRQ scores were(46.51±4.39)and(51.08±4.76)points;the forced expiratory volume in one second(FEV1)values were(64.96±6.55)%and(58.67±5.01)%;the fibrosis scores were(1.12±0.14)and(1.26±0.18)points;the partial pressure of arterial oxygen values were(80.31±7.03)and(75.02±6.94)mmHg.The above indexes of the treatment group were compared with those of the control group,and the differences were statistically significant(all P<0.05).There were no adverse drug reactions in the treatment group,and the main adverse drug reactions in the control group were gastrointestinal discomfort.The total incidence rates of adverse drug reactions in the treatment group and the control group were 0 and 2.38%,respectively(P>0.05).Conclusion Compared with basic treatment,nintedanib ethanesulfonate soft capsules combined with tetrandrine tablets can better improve the pulmonary fibrosis degree and dyspnea degree in patients with connective tissue disease-related pulmonary interstitial fibrosis,and delay the decline of pulmonary function of patients.
8.Development of a High-throughput Sequencing Platform for Detection of Viral Encephalitis Pathogens Based on Amplicon Sequencing
Li Ya ZHANG ; Zhe Wen SU ; Chen Rui WANG ; Yan LI ; Feng Jun ZHANG ; Hui Sheng LIU ; He Dan HU ; Xiao Chong XU ; Yu Jia YIN ; Kai Qi YIN ; Ying HE ; Fan LI ; Hong Shi FU ; Kai NIE ; Dong Guo LIANG ; Yong TAO ; Tao Song XU ; Feng Chao MA ; Yu Huan WANG
Biomedical and Environmental Sciences 2024;37(3):294-302
Objective Viral encephalitis is an infectious disease severely affecting human health.It is caused by a wide variety of viral pathogens,including herpes viruses,flaviviruses,enteroviruses,and other viruses.The laboratory diagnosis of viral encephalitis is a worldwide challenge.Recently,high-throughput sequencing technology has provided new tools for diagnosing central nervous system infections.Thus,In this study,we established a multipathogen detection platform for viral encephalitis based on amplicon sequencing. Methods We designed nine pairs of specific polymerase chain reaction(PCR)primers for the 12 viruses by reviewing the relevant literature.The detection ability of the primers was verified by software simulation and the detection of known positive samples.Amplicon sequencing was used to validate the samples,and consistency was compared with Sanger sequencing. Results The results showed that the target sequences of various pathogens were obtained at a coverage depth level greater than 20×,and the sequence lengths were consistent with the sizes of the predicted amplicons.The sequences were verified using the National Center for Biotechnology Information BLAST,and all results were consistent with the results of Sanger sequencing. Conclusion Amplicon-based high-throughput sequencing technology is feasible as a supplementary method for the pathogenic detection of viral encephalitis.It is also a useful tool for the high-volume screening of clinical samples.
9.Small bowel capsule endoscopy image classification method based on Swin Transformer network and Adapt-RandAugment data augmentation approach
Rui NIE ; Xue-Si LIU ; Fei TONG ; Yuan-Yang DENG ; Xiang-Hua LIU ; Li YANG ; He-Hua ZHANG ; Ao-Wen DUAN
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2024;45(6):9-16
Objective To propose a method for classifying small bowel capsule endoscopy images by combining the Swin Transformer network with an improved Adapt-RandAugment data augmentation approach,aiming to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of small bowel lesion classification and recognition.Methods An Adapt-RandAugment data augmentation approach was formulated based on the RandAugment data enhancement sub-strategy and the principles of no feature loss and no distortion when enhancing small bowel capsule endoscopy images.In the publicly available Kvasir-Capsule dataset of small bowel capsule endoscopic images,the Adapt-RandAugment data augmentation approach was trained based on the Swin Transformer network,and the convolutional neural networks ResNet152 and DenseNet161 were used as the benchmarks to validate the combined Swin Transformer network and Adapt-RandAugment data augmentation approach for small bowel capsule endoscopy image classification.Results The proposed algorithm gained advantages over ResNet152 and DenseNet161 networks in the indicators,which had the macro average precision(MAC-PRE),macro average recall(MAC-REC),macro average F1 score(MAC-Fi-S)being 0.383 2,0.314 8 and 0.290 5 respectively,the micro average precision(MIC-PRE),micro average recall(MIC-REC)and micro average F1 score(MIC-Fi-S)all being 0.755 3,and the Matthews correlation coe-fficient(MCC)being 0.452 3.Conclusion The proposed small bowel capsule endoscopy image classification method based on Swin Transformer network and Adapt-RandAugment data augmentation approach behaves well in classified recognition efficiency and accuracy.[Chinese Medical Equipment Journal,2024,45(6):9-16]
10.Design of IoT intelligent monitoring and management system for medical imaging equipment based on log strategy
Sen-Zhong SHI ; Fei TONG ; Yin LI ; Li XU ; Rui NIE ; He-Hua ZHANG
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2024;45(7):40-45
Objective To design a log strategy-based medical imaging equipment monitoring and management system to achieve intelligent monitoring and management based on the Internet of Things.Methods A medical imaging equipment monitoring and management system was developed with B/S architecture and Java language.The system constructed a keyword database of medical imaging equipment logs and log parsing rules by designing a strategy for collecting and analyzing medical imaging equipment log information,which consisted of three functional modules for intelligent analysis of medical imaging equipment abnormal status logs,intelligent reminder of medical imaging equipment monitoring parameter settings and risky failures and operational benefit analysis of medical imaging equipment.Results The system developed realized closed-loop management of medical imaging equipment through intelligent monitoring,shortened the average fault reporting and processing time and improved the efficiency of medical imaging equipment management.Conclusion The system developed implements intelligent mangement and benefit analysis for medical imaging equipment,and provides support for precision managment and decision making in modem hospitals.[Chinese Medical Equipment Journal,2024,45(7):40-45]

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