1.Analysis of the safety, economic benefit and social psychological satisfaction of day breast conserving surgery for breast cancer
Jiao ZHOU ; Xiaoxiao XIAO ; Jiabin YANG ; Yu FENG ; Huanzuo YANG ; Mengxue QIU ; Qing ZHANG ; Yang LIU ; Mingjun HUANG ; Peng LIANG ; Zhenggui DU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2025;32(02):160-166
Objective To investigate the safety, economic benefits and psychological effects of day breast conserving surgery for breast cancer. Methods The demographic data and clinical data of breast cancer patients undergoing day (day surgery group) and ward (ward surgery group) breast conserving surgeries in West China Hospital of Sichuan University from March 2020 to June 2021 were retrospectively collected; the demographic data, clinical data, medical and related transportation costs, and preoperative and postoperative BREAST-Q scores of breast cancer patients undergoing day (day surgery group) and ward (ward surgery group) breast conserving surgery in West China Hospital of Sichuan University from June 2021 to June 2022 were prospectively collected. The safety, economic benefit, and psychological satisfaction of day surgery was analyzed. Results A total of 42 women with breast cancer were included in the retrospective study and 39 women with breast cancer were included in the prospective study. In both prospective and retrospective studies, the mean age of patients in both groups were <50 years. There were only statistical differences between the two groups in the aspects of hypertension (P=0.022), neoadjuvant chemotherapy (P=0.037) and postoperative pathological estrogen receptor (P=0.033) in the prospective study. In postoperative complications, there were no statistical differences in the surgical-related complications or anesthesia-related complications between the two groups in either the prospective study or the retrospective study (P>0.05). In terms of the overall cost, we found that the day surgery group was more economical than the ward surgery group in the prospective study (P=0.002). There were no statistical differences in postoperative psychosocical well-being, sexual well-being, satisfaction with breasts or chest condition between the two groups (P>0.05). Conclusion It is safe and reliable to carry out breast conserving surgery in day surgery center under strict management standards, which can save medical costs and will not cause great psychological burden to patients.
2.Taste Receptors and Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory of Five Flavors: A Review
Xiaoxiao XU ; Hongjie BAI ; Yu BI ; Zhenni QU ; Dianhua SHI ; Yanpeng DAI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(12):322-330
Taste is a sensation produced by the reaction of substances in the mouth with taste receptor cells, and a normal taste function is essential for our daily life and health. As receivers of taste molecules, taste receptors include sour, bitter, sweet, salty, and umami receptors, which are mainly distributed in the oral cavity, gastrointestinal tract, respiratory tract epithelium and other organs and play a physiological role. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has five flavors (sour, bitter, sweet, pungent, and salty), which are closely related to the efficacy. Except the pungent flavor and umami taste receptors, the other five taste receptors correspond to the five flavors in the TCM theory, while the correlations between them have not been studied, such as those between bitter receptors and bitter TCM and between sweet receptors and sweet TCM. This article reviews the research reports on taste receptors in recent years. By analyzing the relationships of taste receptors with five flavors of TCM, signaling mechanisms, and diseases based on "receptor-TCM" correlations, this article puts forward the possibility of combining the TCM theory of five flavors with modern biomedical research, providing a reference for the research on "flavors" in TCM and the correlations between TCM and taste receptors.
3.Taste Receptors and Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory of Five Flavors: A Review
Xiaoxiao XU ; Hongjie BAI ; Yu BI ; Zhenni QU ; Dianhua SHI ; Yanpeng DAI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(12):322-330
Taste is a sensation produced by the reaction of substances in the mouth with taste receptor cells, and a normal taste function is essential for our daily life and health. As receivers of taste molecules, taste receptors include sour, bitter, sweet, salty, and umami receptors, which are mainly distributed in the oral cavity, gastrointestinal tract, respiratory tract epithelium and other organs and play a physiological role. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has five flavors (sour, bitter, sweet, pungent, and salty), which are closely related to the efficacy. Except the pungent flavor and umami taste receptors, the other five taste receptors correspond to the five flavors in the TCM theory, while the correlations between them have not been studied, such as those between bitter receptors and bitter TCM and between sweet receptors and sweet TCM. This article reviews the research reports on taste receptors in recent years. By analyzing the relationships of taste receptors with five flavors of TCM, signaling mechanisms, and diseases based on "receptor-TCM" correlations, this article puts forward the possibility of combining the TCM theory of five flavors with modern biomedical research, providing a reference for the research on "flavors" in TCM and the correlations between TCM and taste receptors.
4.Comorbidity of abnormal spinal curvature and screening myopia among primary and middle school students
WANG Zirui ; ZHANG Xiang ; LIU Yu ; ZHOU Xiaoxiao
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;37(4):336-340
Objective:
To investigate the comorbidity of abnormal spinal curvature and screening myopia among primary and middle school students in Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province, so as to provide the reference for the prevention and control of abnormal spinal curvature and myopia among children and adolescents.
Methods:
Students from nine counties (cities, districts) in Taizhou City were selected using a stratified cluster random sampling method. Basic information, sleep, physical activity, diet, electronic device usage, frequency of seat changes, after class study, reading and writing posture, and eye-use habits were collected through questionnaire surveys. Abnormal spinal curvature was screened according to the Technical Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Abnormal Spinal Curvature in Children and Adolescents. Myopia was screened based on Specification for Screening of Refractive Error in Primary and Middle School Students (WS/T 663—2020). The influencing factors for the comorbidity of abnormal spinal curvature and screening myopia were analyzed using a multivariable logistic regression model.
Results:
A total of 13 596 students were surveyed, including 7 423 males (54.60%) and 6 173 females (45.40%). The average age was (13.45±2.59) years. The prevanlece of the comorbidity of abnormal spinal curvature and screening myopia, was 2.90% (394 cases). Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that students who used computers for <1 hour in the past 7 days (not use as the reference, OR=1.312, 95%CI: 1.023-1.684), after class study for ≥3 hours in the past 7 days (OR=1.513, 95%CI: 1.068-2.143), and frequently/always read books or watched screens under direct sunlight (OR=1.604, 95%CI: 1.018-2.526) had a higher risk of the comorbidity of abnormal spinal curvature and screening myopia. In contrast, the students who slept for >9 h/d (OR=0.638, 95%CI: 0.411-0.991), engaged in outdoor activities for ≥3 h/d in the past 7 days (OR=0.645, 95%CI: 0.427-0.975), and changed seats once per month or more (OR=0.740, 95%CI: 0.573-0.955) had a lower risk of the comorbidity of abnormal spinal curvature and screening myopia.
Conclusion
The comorbidity of abnormal spinal curvature and screening myopia among primary and middle school students is mainly influenced by sleep, physical activity, electronic device use, frequency of seat changes, after class study and eye-use habits.
5.Expert Consensus on Clinical Diseases Responding Specifically to Traditional Chinese Medicine:Aural Vertigo
Yingdi GONG ; Zhanfeng YAN ; Wei FENG ; Daxin LIU ; Jiaxi WANG ; Jianhua LIU ; Yu ZHANG ; Shusheng GONG ; Guopeng WANG ; Chunying XU ; Xin MA ; Bo LI ; Shuzhen GUO ; Mingxia ZHANG ; Jinfeng LIU ; Jihua GUO ; Zhengkui CAO ; Xiaoxiao ZHANG ; Zhonghai XIN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(8):215-222
Aural vertigo frequently encountered in the otolaryngology department of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) mainly involves peripheral vestibular diseases of Western medicine, such as Meniere's disease, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, vestibular neuritis, and vestibular migraine, being a hot research topic in both TCM and Western medicine. Western medical therapies alone have unsatisfactory effects on recurrent aural vertigo, aural vertigo affecting the quality of life, aural vertigo not relieved after surgery, aural vertigo with complex causes, and children's aural vertigo. The literature records and clinical practice have proven that TCM demonstrates unique advantages in the treatment of aural vertigo. The China Association of Chinese medicine sponsored the "17th youth salon on the diseases responding specifically to TCM: Aural vertigo" and invited vertigo experts of TCM and Western medicine to discuss the difficulties and advantages of TCM diagnosis and treatment of aural vertigo. The experts deeply discussed the achievements and contributions of TCM and Western medicine in the diagnosis and treatment of aural vertigo, the control and mitigation of the symptoms, and the solutions to disease recurrence. The discussion clarified the positioning and advantages of TCM treatment and provided guidance for clinical and basic research on aural vertigo.
6.Expert Consensus on Clinical Diseases Responding Specifically to Traditional Chinese Medicine: Pulmonary Nodules
Mingwei YU ; Huairui ZHANG ; Xinghan ZHANG ; Xiao LI ; Rengui WANG ; Zhiqiang LONG ; Zhen WANG ; Bo PANG ; Jianwei HUO ; Wei CHEN ; Yong ZHU ; Baoli LIU ; Yanni LOU ; Ganlin ZHANG ; Jiayun NIAN ; Mei MO ; Xiaoxiao ZHANG ; Guowang YANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(6):238-245
In recent years, the incidence of pulmonary nodules has kept rising. To give full play to the advantages of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in the treatment of pulmonary nodules and identify the breakthrough points of integrating TCM with Western medicine, the China Association of Chinese Medicine organized medical experts in TCM and western medicine to carry out in-depth discussion regarding this disease. The discussion encompassed the modern medical advances, TCM theories of etiology and pathogenesis, the role and advantages of TCM in the whole course management of pulmonary nodules, contents and methods of research on pulmonary nodules, and science popularization work, aiming to provide a reference for clinical practice and scientific research. After discussion, the experts concluded that the occurrence of pulmonary nodules was rooted in the deficiency of the lung and spleen and triggered by phlegm dampness, blood stasis, and Qi stagnation. TCM can treat pulmonary nodules by controlling and reducing nodules, improving physical constitution, ameliorating multi-system nodular diseases, reducing anxiety and avoiding excessive diagnosis and treatment, and serving as an alternative for patients who are unwilling or unfit for surgical treatment. At present, the optimal diagnosis and treatment strategy for pulmonary nodules has not been formed, which needs to be further studied from multiple perspectives such as clinical epidemiology, biology, and evidence-based medicine. The primary task of current research is to find out the advantages, effective prescriptions, and target populations and determine the effective outcomes of TCM in the treatment of pulmonary nodules. At the same time, basic research should be carried out to explore the etiology and biological behaviors of pulmonary nodules. The expert consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary nodules with integrated TCM and Western medicine needs to be continuously revised to guide clinicians to conduct standardized, scientific, and accurate effective diagnosis and treatment.
7.Protective Effect of Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens on LPS-induced Acute Lung Injury in Mice Through TLR4/NF-κB Signaling Pathway
Qingyuan YU ; Yang DU ; Xiaoxiao CHEN ; Yunxiao GAO ; Junguo REN ; Jianxun LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(2):64-70
ObjectiveTo explore the protective effect and mechanism of Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens alcohol extract on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced acute lung injury in mice. MethodBalb/c mice were randomly divided into normal group, model group, dexamethasone group, and low- and high-dose Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens groups. Mice in the normal group were instilled with normal saline through the nose, and the other groups were instilled with normal saline containing LPS (50 μg). After 30 minutes of modeling, the dexamethasone group was gavaged with 5 mg·kg-1 of dexamethasone acetate solution, the low- and high-dose Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens groups were gavaged with different doses of (7, 14 g·kg-1) of Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens alcohol extract, and the normal group and the model group were gavaged with the same volume of water. After 24 hours of modeling, the total number of white blood cells in bronchoalceolar lavage fluid (BALF) was detected by cell counter, and the levels of the inflammatory factors including tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, and superoxide dismutase (SOD), and myeloperoxidase (MPO) was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Haematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining method was used to observe the pathological changes of lung tissue in each group, and the Western blot was used to detect the protein expression of nuclear transcription factor (NF)-κB p65, phosphorylation (p)-NF-κB p65, and Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) in lung tissue. ResultCompared with the normal group, the white blood cell count in BALF and the levels of TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, and MPO in the model group was increased (P<0.01), and the level of SOD was decreased (P<0.05). Pathological damage of lung tissue was obvious, and the protein expression of NF-κB p65, p-NF-κB p65, and TLR4 in lung tissue was increased (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the white blood cell count in BALF and the levels of TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, and MPO in the treatment group was decreased (P<0.05,P<0.01), and the level of SOD was increased (P<0.05,P<0.01). Pathological damage of lung tissue was alleviated, and the protein expression of NF-κB p65, p-NF-κB p65, and TLR4 in lung tissue was decreased (P<0.01). ConclusionZingiberis Rhizoma Recens alcohol extract may play a protective role in LPS-induced acute lung injury in mice by inhibiting the TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway.
8.Study on the fingerprint and content determination of Xiaohe syrup
Na LI ; Xiaoxiao WANG ; Jieyu XIA ; Yu LIU ; Jianling DENG ; Wanyi CHEN
China Pharmacy 2024;35(12):1457-1462
OBJECTIVE To establish high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) fingerprint of Xiaohe syrup and determine the contents of 10 effective ingredients in them. METHODS With 12 batches of Xiaohe syrup as samples, ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS) was adopted with Athena C18 (250 mm×4.6 mm, 5 μm) as the chromatographic column, acetonitrile-0.1% phosphoric acid aqueous solution as mobile phase for gradient elution. The flow rate was 1.0 mL/min, and the detection wavelength was 210 nm. Similarity Evaluation System for Traditional Chinese Medicine Chromatographic Fingerprint (2012A version) was imported to establish the fingerprint of Xiaohe syrup and evaluate the similarity. The content determination was performed on ACQUITY UPLC BEH C18( 100 mm×2.1 mm, 1.7 μm) chromatographic column, with 0.01% formic acid acetonitrile-0.01% formic acid water as mobile phase for gradient elution at a flow rate of 0.4 mL/min; combined with high-resolution mass spectrometer, positive and negative ions were scanned with an electric spray ion source to determine the content of each main component in 12 batches of Xiaohe syrup. RESULTS A total of 33 common peaks were calibrated in 12 batches of samples, with similarities greater than 0.97; 10 chromatographic peaks were confirmed, namely flavonoid glycosides, paeoniflorin, ferulic acid, naringin, rosmarinic acid, neohesperidin, salvianolic acid B, tetrahydropalmatine, saikosaponin A, and saikosaponin D. The results of content determination showed that the above 10 components had good linear relationships within their respective mass concentration ranges (all R 2>0.999), with contents ranging from 0.35 to 0.64, 3.15 to 5.61, 0.11 to 0.17, 1.68 to 3.17, 1.59 to 1.90, 1.15 to 1.64, 0.78 to 1.48, 0.11 to 0.26, 0.06 to 0.13, and 0.33 to 0.61 mg/mL, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The main components of 12 batches of Xiaohe syrup are similar, but the contents vary; HPLC fingerprint and UPLC-MS/MS content determination method established in this study can be used for comprehensive quality evaluation of Xiaohe syrup.
9.Heterogeneous analysis on association between exposure and outcome in cohort studies: based on propensity score matching and subpopulation treatment effect pattern plot
Wei WANG ; Qian YU ; Xinru HU ; Xiaoxiao WANG
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2024;45(5):748-754
This paper briefly introduces the basic principle, application scenarios and main steps of subpopulation treatment effect pattern plot (STEPP), and summarizes the theoretical basis of its combined application with propensity score matching (PSM) in cohort study data for the heterogeneity analysis on the association between exposure and outcome risk. In this paper, the combined application of PSM and STEPP in cohort study data is summarized by simulation of "cohort study of the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in cancer patients with different infusion catheter types". The absolute risk value and relative risk value of VTE in the peripherally inserted central catheter group and the central venous catheter group in subpopulations are introduced, as well as the results of heterogeneity analysis among subpopulations. The limitations and research prospects of the combined application of PSM and STEPP are discussed to provide reference for researchers in practical application.
10.Construction of leadership evaluation indicator system for managers in primary medical institutions
Sen YANG ; Hua JIN ; Jianwei SHI ; Chen CHEN ; Xuhua GE ; Xiaoxiao SHI ; Jianjun SHI ; Dehua YU
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2024;23(3):229-236
Objective:To construct a leadership evaluation indicator system for managers in primary healthcare institutions.Methods:This study was a qualitative research. Based on the Chinese Academy of Sciences′ Five Forces Model of Leadership, the framework of the leadership evaluation indicator system for primary healthcare institution managers was initially constructed through literature review, expert interviews, surveys, and group discussions. From November 2020 to June 2021, 19 experts were invited to participate in two rounds of Delphi expert consultations. Based on the consultation results, the leadership evaluation indicator system for primary healthcare institution managers was developed, and the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) was used to determine the weight of each indicator.Results:Nineteen consulting experts were included in the study, 13 of whom were aged 40 years or older, and seven of whom had 20 years or more of professional experience. The response rates of the two rounds of Delphi expert consultation questionnaires were 18/19 and 19/19, respectively; the authority coefficients of the experts were 0.92 and 0.91, respectively. In the second round of consultation, the coordination coefficients of each level of indicators were 0.640, 0.557, and 0.512 ( P<0.05), respectively. The constructed leadership indicator system for managers of primary healthcare institutions included five primary indicators, 16 secondary indicators, and 44 tertiary indicators. The primary indicators, in order of their weight, were "influence"(0.299),"decisiveness"(0.245),"control"(0.156),"inspiration"(0.150), and "foresight"(0.150). Conclusions:This study is a preliminary construction of a leadership evaluation indicator system for managers of primary healthcare institutions, which can be a reference for the training and evaluation of relevant talents.


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