1.Traditional Chinese Medicine in Regulating Crown-like Structures for Treatment of Obese PCOS: A Review
Wenyan TU ; Liqun YE ; Muyang LI ; Yihong YIN ; Ying SHEN ; Qidi LIN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(13):296-307
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a common reproductive endocrine disorder in women, is one of the leading causes of ovulatory infertility in women of reproductive age. Due to its heterogeneous etiology, complex symptoms, and challenging treatment, PCOS has become a focal point of research in gynecological and reproductive medicine globally. The pathogenesis of PCOS is complex and may involve regulatory mechanisms such as inflammatory responses, oxidative stress, and cellular autophagy. Crown-like structures (CLSs) refer to pro-inflammatory microenvironments formed by macrophages engulfing adipocytes. The inflammatory disorders induced by CLSs are one of the key factors contributing to the development of PCOS and its complications. Current studies have indicated that the obese status in PCOS accelerates the formation of CLSs, and the density of CLSs can predict the progression of metabolic disorders and influence the outcomes of various metabolic diseases. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers the unique advantages of a holistic view, four diagnostic methods, and syndrome differentiation and treatment to ameliorate the symptoms and signs of PCOS through multiple levels, pathways, and targets. Although studies on the mechanisms of metabolic diseases and CLS formation have been reported in China and abroad, there is still a lack of literature on the correlation between CLSs and PCOS, as well as reviews on TCM interventions targeting CLSs for treating this disease. Therefore, this paper summarized the correlation between obese PCOS and CLSs and reviewed recent studies on TCM interventions based on CLS formation (adipose tissue-macrophage inflammatory crosstalk) in the treatment of obese PCOS, aiming to provide new research perspectives for the prevention and treatment of PCOS using TCM.
2.Traditional Chinese Medicine in Regulating Crown-like Structures for Treatment of Obese PCOS: A Review
Wenyan TU ; Liqun YE ; Muyang LI ; Yihong YIN ; Ying SHEN ; Qidi LIN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(13):296-307
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a common reproductive endocrine disorder in women, is one of the leading causes of ovulatory infertility in women of reproductive age. Due to its heterogeneous etiology, complex symptoms, and challenging treatment, PCOS has become a focal point of research in gynecological and reproductive medicine globally. The pathogenesis of PCOS is complex and may involve regulatory mechanisms such as inflammatory responses, oxidative stress, and cellular autophagy. Crown-like structures (CLSs) refer to pro-inflammatory microenvironments formed by macrophages engulfing adipocytes. The inflammatory disorders induced by CLSs are one of the key factors contributing to the development of PCOS and its complications. Current studies have indicated that the obese status in PCOS accelerates the formation of CLSs, and the density of CLSs can predict the progression of metabolic disorders and influence the outcomes of various metabolic diseases. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers the unique advantages of a holistic view, four diagnostic methods, and syndrome differentiation and treatment to ameliorate the symptoms and signs of PCOS through multiple levels, pathways, and targets. Although studies on the mechanisms of metabolic diseases and CLS formation have been reported in China and abroad, there is still a lack of literature on the correlation between CLSs and PCOS, as well as reviews on TCM interventions targeting CLSs for treating this disease. Therefore, this paper summarized the correlation between obese PCOS and CLSs and reviewed recent studies on TCM interventions based on CLS formation (adipose tissue-macrophage inflammatory crosstalk) in the treatment of obese PCOS, aiming to provide new research perspectives for the prevention and treatment of PCOS using TCM.
3.Electrospun nanofiber scaffolds for soft and hard tissue regeneration
Xinyi WANG ; Xianrui XIE ; Yujie CHEN ; Xiaoyu WANG ; Xiaoqing XU ; Yihong SHEN ; Xiumei MO
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2024;28(3):426-432
BACKGROUND:Currently,electrospun nanofibers,which are biomimetic materials of natural extracellular matrix and contain a three-dimensional network of interconnected pores,have been successfully used as scaffolds for various tissue regeneration,but are still faced with the challenge of extending the biomaterials into three-dimensional structures to reproduce the physiological,chemical as well as mechanical properties of the tissue microenvironment. OBJECTIVE:To summarize the process and principles of electrostatic spinning and to explore the applications of the resulting electrospun nanofibers in tissue regeneration of skin,blood vessels,nerves,bone,cartilage and tendons/ligaments. METHODS:With"electrospinning,electrospun nanofibers,electrospun nanofiber scaffolds,tissue regeneration"as the Chinese and English search terms,Google Academic Database,PubMed,and CNKI were searched,and finally 88 articles were included for review. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)The electrospun nanofibers are a natural fibrous extracellular matrix mimetic material and contain a three-dimensional network of interconnected pores that have been successfully used as scaffolds for a variety of tissue regeneration applications.(2)Several papers have described the great potential of electrospun nanofiber scaffolds applied to the regeneration of skin,blood vessels,nerves,bones,cartilage and tendons/ligaments,providing a solid theoretical basis for its final application in clinical disease treatment,or for its transformation into practical products to enter the market.(3)However,the current research results are mostly based on cell experimental research results in vitro,and whether it can be finally applied to human body still needs clinical verification.(4)At present,many kinds of electrospun products for various clinical needs have been commercialized in and outside China,indicating that the research field of electrospun nanofiber scaffolds for soft and hard tissue regeneration has great research value and application potential.
4.Visual analysis of the impact of T cells on rheumatoid arthritis in the past decade based on multiple analysis methods
Xiaojun SU ; Wenju ZHU ; Huan WANG ; Qian HE ; Qiang BAO ; Ying GUO ; Yihong KE ; Haili SHEN ; Zhiming ZHANG
China Modern Doctor 2024;62(12):1-8
Objective Through a multi-software visual analysis of the literature on the influence of T cells on rheumatoid arthritis(RA)in recent ten years,the research hotspot and frontier development in this field were summarized.Methods The Chinese and English literature on the influence of T cells on RA from 2012 to 2022 years was retrieved from CNKI and Web of Science database as the research object.CiteSpace and VOSviewer software were used to analyze the number of publications,authors and keywords.Results 519 articles in Chinese and 861 in English were retrieved.The results showed that the number of articles in Chinese increased slowly from 2020 to 2022 years,while the overall trend in English was stable.Keyword analysis shows that it is predicted that future research in this field will focus on the pathogenesis of T cells in RA,the mechanism of bone destruction in RA,disease activity,oxidative stress.Conclusion The influence of T cells on RA has attracted much attention in the past,present and future,and has great research value.However,due to the differences in research priorities at home and abroad,the teams should interact positively and communicate with each other to reveal the internal mechanism of RA and provide theoretical basis for targeted therapy.
5.Predictive effect of minute ventilation/carbon dioxide production slope on heart failure after acute myocardial infarction
Wenjing WU ; Shiyu ZHANG ; Jingbo SHEN ; Cui LIU ; Nan WANG ; Qing WANG ; Jingang ZHENG ; Yihong SUN
Journal of Chinese Physician 2022;24(1):39-43
Objective:To evaluate the independent prognostic value of minute ventilation/carbon dioxide production slope (VE/Vco 2 slope)on heart failure after acute myocardial infarction. Methods:131 patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) treated in the cardiology department of China-Japan Friendship Hospital from September 2018 to September 2019 were collected and followed up 3 months after discharge. They were divided into heart failure (HF) group and non-heart failure (NHF) group. All the patients underwent cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) before discharge.Results:Three months after discharge, the VE/Vco 2 slope was higher in HF group than in NHF group (36.7±3.8 vs 29.7±4.0, P=0.014). The best VE/Vco 2 slope cutoff for the prediction of heart failure after 3 month was 33.05 with a sensitivity of 81.4% and a specificity of 80.6% [area under curve (AUC) was 0.844, P<0.001]. VE /Vco 2 slope level was an independent predictor of heart failure in patients with acute myocardial infarction after discharge ( OR=1.245, 95% CI: 1.021-1.366, P=0.019). Other independent indicators related to heart failure included N-terminal pro-B type natriuretic peptid (NT-proBNP) level ( OR=1.283, 95% CI: 1.019-1.399, P=0.033). Conclusions:VE/Vco 2 slope yielded strong, independent predictive value for heart failure at 3 month after discharge to AMI patients.
6.Analysis of occupational health input-output of a iron mine in Hebei province
Shuling YUE ; Chunguang ZHANG ; Senmei YUAN ; Peng WANG ; Xu ZHANG ; Linhui KAN ; Yihong GONG ; Shuyu XIAO ; Fuhai SHEN
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2021;39(1):20-24
Objective:To explore the relationship between input and output of occupational health funds, and to provide basis for relevant departments to make decisions.Methods:In September 2018, a state-owned iron ore in Hebei Province (mining history of more than 10 years, which can represent the general type of iron ore) was selected as the research object. Through the investigation and collection of enterprise general situation, occupational health input, loss and output related indicators, the iron mine occupational health expenditure input-output table and model were established, and the digital relationship between the investment and output was solved by MATLAB software.Results:The labor consumption in the departments of underground mining, open pit mining, crushing and rock discharging, transportation, tailings and mineral processing (taking labor wages as reference) were 756.46, 1.281.78, 987.61, 1 570.71, 50.956 and 18.9116 million yuan/year respectively. The output value of each sector is 11 207.19, 18 989.95, 15 176.40, 25 294.00, 7.704.94 and 280.1797 million yuan/year respectively. The ratio of health input to total output was 0.004 5, and the ratio of occupational health input to output was 1/0.046.Conclusion:The input-output table model of occupational health in iron mine can reflect the relationship between input and output of occupational health funds. The input situation of the coal mine is poor, and the input does not bring obvious occupational health benefits.
7.Analysis of occupational health input-output of a iron mine in Hebei province
Shuling YUE ; Chunguang ZHANG ; Senmei YUAN ; Peng WANG ; Xu ZHANG ; Linhui KAN ; Yihong GONG ; Shuyu XIAO ; Fuhai SHEN
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2021;39(1):20-24
Objective:To explore the relationship between input and output of occupational health funds, and to provide basis for relevant departments to make decisions.Methods:In September 2018, a state-owned iron ore in Hebei Province (mining history of more than 10 years, which can represent the general type of iron ore) was selected as the research object. Through the investigation and collection of enterprise general situation, occupational health input, loss and output related indicators, the iron mine occupational health expenditure input-output table and model were established, and the digital relationship between the investment and output was solved by MATLAB software.Results:The labor consumption in the departments of underground mining, open pit mining, crushing and rock discharging, transportation, tailings and mineral processing (taking labor wages as reference) were 756.46, 1.281.78, 987.61, 1 570.71, 50.956 and 18.9116 million yuan/year respectively. The output value of each sector is 11 207.19, 18 989.95, 15 176.40, 25 294.00, 7.704.94 and 280.1797 million yuan/year respectively. The ratio of health input to total output was 0.004 5, and the ratio of occupational health input to output was 1/0.046.Conclusion:The input-output table model of occupational health in iron mine can reflect the relationship between input and output of occupational health funds. The input situation of the coal mine is poor, and the input does not bring obvious occupational health benefits.
8.Management of corona virus disease-19 (COVID-19): the Zhejiang experience.
Kaijin XU ; Hongliu CAI ; Yihong SHEN ; Qin NI ; Yu CHEN ; Shaohua HU ; Jianping LI ; Huafen WANG ; Liang YU ; He HUANG ; Yunqing QIU ; Guoqing WEI ; Qiang FANG ; Jianying ZHOU ; Jifang SHENG ; Tingbo LIANG ; Lanjuan LI
Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences 2020;49(1):0-0
The current epidemic situation of corona virus disease-19 (COVID-19) still remained severe. As the National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine is the primary medical care center for COVID-19 inZhejiang Province. Based on the present expert consensus carried out by National Health Commission and National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, our team summarized and established an effective treatment strategy centered on "Four-Anti and Two-Balance" for clinical practice. The "Four-Anti and Two-Balance"strategy included antivirus, anti-shock, anti-hyoxemia, anti-secondary infection, and maintaining of water, electrolyte and acid base balance and microecological balance. Meanwhile, integrated multidisciplinarypersonalized treatment was recommended to improve therapeutic effect. The importance of early viralogical detection, dynamic monitoring of inflammatory indexes and chest radiograph was emphasized in clinical decision-making. Sputum was observed with the highest positive rate of RT-PCR results. Viral nucleic acids could be detected in10% patients'blood samples at acute periodand 50% of patients had positive RT-PCR results in their feces. We also isolated alive viral strains from feces, indicating potential infectiousness of feces.Dynamic cytokine detection was necessary to timely identifyingcytokine storms and application of artificial liver blood purification system. The "Four-Anti and Two-Balance"strategyeffectively increased cure rate and reduced mortality. Early antiviral treatment could alleviate disease severity and prevent illness progression, and we found lopinavir/ritonavir combined with abidol showed antiviraleffects in COVID-19. Shock and hypoxemia were usually caused by cytokine storms. The artificial liver blood purification system could rapidly remove inflammatory mediators and block cytokine storm.Moreover, it also favoredthe balance of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base and thus improved treatment efficacy in critical illness. For cases of severe illness, early and also short periods of moderate glucocorticoid was supported. Patients with oxygenation index below 200 mmHg should be transferred to intensive medical center. Conservative oxygen therapy was preferred and noninvasive ventilation was not recommended. Patients with mechanical ventilation should be strictly supervised with cluster ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention strategies. Antimicrobial prophylaxis should be prescribed rationally and was not recommended except for patients with long course of disease, repeated fever and elevated procalcitonin (PCT), meanwhile secondary fungal infection should be concerned.Some patients with COVID-19 showed intestinal microbialdysbiosis with decreasedprobiotics such as and . Nutritional and gastrointestinal function should be assessed for all patients.Nutritional support and application of prebiotics or probiotics were suggested to regulate the balance of intestinal microbiota and reduce the risk of secondary infection due to bacterial translocation. Anxiety and fear were common in patients with COVID-19. Therefore, we established dynamic assessment and warning for psychological crisis. We also integrated Chinese medicine in treatment to promote disease rehabilitation through classification methods of traditional Chinese medicine. We optimized nursing process for severe patients to promote their rehabilitation. It remained unclear about viral clearance pattern after the SARS-CoV-2 infection. Therefore, two weeks' quarantine for discharged patients was required and a regular following up was also needed.The Zhejiang experience above and suggestions have been implemented in our center and achieved good results. However, since COVID-19 was a newly emerging disease, more work was warranted to improve strategies of prevention, diagnosis and treatment for COVID-19.
9.CT imaging features of patients with different clinical types of COVID-19.
Qi ZHONG ; Zhi LI ; Xiaoyong SHEN ; Kaijin XU ; Yihong SHEN ; Qiang FANG ; Feng CHEN ; Tingbo LIANG
Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences 2020;49(2):198-202
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the CT findings of patients with different clinical types of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
METHODS:
A total of 67 patients diagnosed as COVID-19 by nucleic acid testing were collected and divided into 4 groups according to the clinical stages based on . The CT imaging characteristics were analyzed among patients with different clinical types.
RESULTS:
Among 67 patients, 3(4.5%) were mild, 35 (52.2%) were moderate, 22 (32.8%) were severe, and 7(10.4%) were critical ill. No significant abnormality in chest CT imaging in mild patients. The 35 cases of moderate type included 3 (8.6%) single lesions, the 22 cases of severe cases included 1 (4.5%) single lesion and the rest cases were with multiple lesions. CT images of moderate patients were mainly manifested by solid plaque shadow and halo sign (18/35, 51.4%); while fibrous strip shadow with ground glass shadow was more frequent in severe cases (7/22, 31.8%). Consolidation shadow as the main lesion was observed in 7 cases, and all of them were severe or critical ill patients.
CONCLUSIONS
CT images of patients with different clinical types of COVID-19 have characteristic manifestations, and solid shadow may predict severe and critical illness.
Betacoronavirus
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isolation & purification
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Coronavirus Infections
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classification
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diagnostic imaging
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Humans
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Lung
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diagnostic imaging
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Pandemics
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classification
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Pneumonia, Viral
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classification
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diagnostic imaging
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
10.Management of COVID-19: the Zhejiang experience.
Kaijin XU ; Hongliu CAI ; Yihong SHEN ; Qin NI ; Yu CHEN ; Shaohua HU ; Jianping LI ; Huafen WANG ; Liang YU ; He HUANG ; Yunqing QIU ; Guoqing WEI ; Qiang FANG ; Jianying ZHOU ; Jifang SHENG ; Tingbo LIANG ; Lanjuan LI
Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences 2020;49(2):147-157
The current epidemic situation of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) still remained severe. As the National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine is the primary medical care center for COVID-19 in Zhejiang province. Based on the present expert consensus carried out by National Health Commission and National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, our team summarized and established an effective treatment strategy centered on "Four-Anti and Two-Balance" for clinical practice. The "Four-Anti and Two-Balance" strategy included antivirus, anti-shock, anti-hyoxemia, anti-secondary infection, and maintaining of water, electrolyte and acid base balance and microecological balance. Meanwhile, integrated multidisciplinary personalized treatment was recommended to improve therapeutic effect. The importance of early viralogical detection, dynamic monitoring of inflammatory indexes and chest radiograph was emphasized in clinical decision-making. Sputum was observed with the highest positive rate of RT-PCR results. Viral nucleic acids could be detected in 10%patients' blood samples at acute period and 50%of patients had positive RT-PCR results in their feces. We also isolated alive viral strains from feces, indicating potential infectiousness of feces.Dynamic cytokine detection was necessary to timely identifying cytokine storms and application of artificial liver blood purification system. The "Four-Anti and Two-Balance" strategy effectively increased cure rate and reduced mortality. Early antiviral treatment could alleviate disease severity and prevent illness progression, and we found lopinavir/ritonavir combined with abidol showed antiviral effects in COVID-19. Shock and hypoxemia were usually caused by cytokine storms. The artificial liver blood purification system could rapidly remove inflammatory mediators and block cytokine storm.Moreover, it also favored the balance of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base and thus improved treatment efficacy in critical illness. For cases of severe illness, early and also short period of moderate glucocorticoid was supported. Patients with oxygenation index below 200 mmHg should be transferred to intensive medical center. Conservative oxygen therapy was preferred and noninvasive ventilation was not recommended. Patients with mechanical ventilation should be strictly supervised with cluster ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention strategies. Antimicrobial prophylaxis was not recommended except for patients with long course of disease, repeated fever and elevated procalcitonin (PCT), meanwhile secondary fungal infection should be concerned.Some patients with COVID-19 showed intestinal microbial dysbiosis with decreased probiotics such as and , so nutritional and gastrointestinal function should be assessed for all patients.Nutritional support and application of prebiotics or probiotics were suggested to regulate the balance of intestinal microbiota and reduce the risk of secondary infection due to bacterial translocation. Anxiety and fear were common in patients with COVID-19. Therefore,we established dynamic assessment and warning for psychological crisis. We also integrated Chinese medicine in treatment to promote disease rehabilitation through classification methods of traditional Chinese medicine. We optimized nursing process for severe patients to promote their rehabilitation. It remained unclear about viral clearance pattern after the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. Therefore, two weeks' quarantine for discharged patients was required and a regular following up was also needed.The Zhejiang experience and suggestions have been implemented in our center and achieved good results. However, since COVID-19 was a newly emerging disease, more work was warranted to improve strategies of prevention, diagnosis and treatment for COVID-19.
Betacoronavirus
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isolation & purification
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China
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epidemiology
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Coronavirus Infections
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diagnosis
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epidemiology
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therapy
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virology
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Disease Management
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Early Diagnosis
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Feces
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virology
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Humans
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Pandemics
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Pneumonia, Viral
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diagnosis
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epidemiology
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therapy
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virology
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Sputum
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virology

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