BACKGROUND Heart failure(HF),a common cardiovascular condition,is characterized by significant morbidity and mortality.While traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)is often used as a complementary approach in HF management,...BACKGROUND Heart failure(HF),a common cardiovascular condition,is characterized by significant morbidity and mortality.While traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)is often used as a complementary approach in HF management,systematic evalua-tions of its impact on clinical outcomes,TCM syndrome scores,and B-type natriuretic peptide(BNP)levels are lacking.This study fills this gap through a comprehensive analysis of randomized controlled trials(RCTs)focusing on TCM for HF treatment.It encompasses an assessment of methodological quality,a meta-analysis,and an evaluation of evidence quality based on established standards.The results offer crucial insights into the potential advantages and constraints of TCM in HF management.RCTs on TCM for HF treatment published since the establishment of the database were searched in four Chinese and English databases,including China National Knowledge Infrastructure,Wanfang,VIP Information Chinese Science and Technology Journal,and PubMed.Methodological quality was assessed for the included studies with the Cochrane risk-of-bias assessment tool,and the meta-analysis and publication bias assessment was performed with the RevMan5.3 software.Finally,the quality of evidence was rated according to the GRADE criteria.RESULTS A total of 1098 RCTs were initially retrieved.After screening,16 RCTs were finally included in our study,which were published between 2020 and 2023.These RCTs involved 1660 HF patients,including 832 in the TCM group[TCM combined with conventional Western medicine(CMW)treatment]and 828 in the CWM group(CWM treatment).The course of treatments varied from 1 wk to 3 months.TCM syndrome differentiation was analyzed in 11 of the included RCTs.In all included RCTs,outcome indicators included comprehensive clinical outcomes,TCM syndrome scores,and BNP levels.The meta-analysis results showed significant differences between the TCM and CWM groups in terms of comprehensive clinical outcomes[risk ratio=-0.54;95%confidence interval(CI)=-0.61,-0.47;P<0.00001],TCM syndrome scores[weighted mean difference(WMD)=-142.07;95%CI=-147.56,-136.57;P<0.00001],and BNP levels(WMD=-142.07;95%CI=-147.56,-136.57;P<0.00001).According to the GRADE criteria,RCTs where"TCM improves clinical comprehensive outcomes"were rated as low-quality evidence,and RCTs where"TCM reduces TCM syndrome scores"or"TCM decreases BNP levels"were rated as medium-quality evidence.CONCLUSION TCM combined with CWM treatment effectively improves comprehensive clinical outcomes and diminishes TCM syndrome scores and BNP levels in HF patients.Given the low and medium quality of the included RCTs,the application of these results should be cautious.展开更多
We have made a clerical error in Table 1 on the page of 239, Volume 23, No.4 of Journal of Medical Colleges of PLA (the article is entitled as Expression and role of AQP1 in cervical squamous carcinoma
To editorial board of Acta Mathematica Scientia(Acta MS) I was shocked when I was informed that the paper entitled"Eigenvalue Problem for the Laplacian Equations"by Shao Zhiqiang and Hong Jiaxing appeared in...To editorial board of Acta Mathematica Scientia(Acta MS) I was shocked when I was informed that the paper entitled"Eigenvalue Problem for the Laplacian Equations"by Shao Zhiqiang and Hong Jiaxing appeared in Acta MS(2007)Series B,no 2.For the past 15 years,I have not had any contact with Mr.Shao Zhiqiang and I have展开更多
The progressive aging of populations has resulted in an increased prevalence of chronic pathologies,especially of metabolic,neurodegenerative and movement disorders.In particular,type 2 diabetes(T2D),Alzheimer’s dise...The progressive aging of populations has resulted in an increased prevalence of chronic pathologies,especially of metabolic,neurodegenerative and movement disorders.In particular,type 2 diabetes(T2D),Alzheimer’s disease(AD)and Parkinson’s disease(PD)are among the most prevalent age-related,multifactorial pathologies that deserve particular attention,given their dramatic impact on patient quality of life,their economic and social burden as well the etiopathogenetic mechanisms,which may overlap in some cases.Indeed,the existence of common triggering factors reflects the contribution of mutual genetic,epigenetic and environmental features in the etiopathogenetic mechanisms underlying T2D and AD/PD.On this subject,this review will summarize the shared(epi)genomic features that characterize these complex pathologies.In particular,genetic variants and gene expression profiles associated with T2D and AD/PD will be discussed as possible contributors to determine the susceptibility and progression to these disorders.Moreover,potential shared epigenetic modifications and factors among T2D,AD and PD will also be illustrated.Overall,this review shows that findings from genomic studies still deserves further research to evaluate and identify genetic factors that directly contribute to the shared etiopathogenesis.Moreover,a common epigenetic background still needs to be investigated and characterized.The evidences discussed in this review underline the importance of integrating largescale(epi)genomic data with additional molecular information and clinical and social background in order to finely dissect the complex etiopathogenic networks that build up the“disease interactome”characterizing T2D,AD and PD.展开更多
Background Global health Journal(GHJ)is a peer-reviewed English quarterly(CN:10-1495/R;ISSN:2096-3947).GHJ is superintended by National Health and Family Planning Commission of the Peopled Republic of China,sponsored&...Background Global health Journal(GHJ)is a peer-reviewed English quarterly(CN:10-1495/R;ISSN:2096-3947).GHJ is superintended by National Health and Family Planning Commission of the Peopled Republic of China,sponsored&published by People’s Medical Publishing House Co.,Ltd.展开更多
Aims andscope of the Journal.Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army(Med J Chin PLA)is a multiple-subjects medical periodical published by the People's Military Medical Press,under the auspice of D...Aims andscope of the Journal.Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army(Med J Chin PLA)is a multiple-subjects medical periodical published by the People's Military Medical Press,under the auspice of Department of Health,General Logistics Department of PLA,and it展开更多
Aims and scope of the Journal. Medical Journal of Chinese People’s Liberation Army (Med J Chin PLA) is a multiple-subjects medical periodical published by the People’s Military Medical Press, under the auspice of De...Aims and scope of the Journal. Medical Journal of Chinese People’s Liberation Army (Med J Chin PLA) is a multiple-subjects medical periodical published by the People’s Military Medical Press, under the auspice of Department of Health, General Logistics Department of PLA, and it is issued domestically and abroad. Med J Chin PLA has become one of the source journals of statistics in Chinese Scientific Thesis and Chinese Scientific Quotation Database, the key periodical of multiple-subject medical journals, and is a prize journal of National Periodical Award and one of the Top Hundred Periodicals in China. Med J Chin PLA is issued monthly. Its permanent sections include Expert Forum, Research on Special Topics, Medical Treatises, Experimental Research, Clinical Research, Technology and Methodology, Discussion of Knotty Cases (Pathology), Reviews, Military Medical Sciences, News in Medicine etc. Manuscripts sent by both domestic and overseas writers are welcome. Contribution of reviews is usually invited by the Editors, but recommendations for topics and authors are welcomed.展开更多
Aims andscope of the Journal .Medical Journal of Chinese People’s Liberation Army (Med J Chin PLA) is a multiple-subjects medical periodical published by the People’s Military Medical Press,under the auspice of Depa...Aims andscope of the Journal .Medical Journal of Chinese People’s Liberation Army (Med J Chin PLA) is a multiple-subjects medical periodical published by the People’s Military Medical Press,under the auspice of Department ofHealth, General Logistics Department of PLA,andit is issued展开更多
In this paper, we conduct research on the post-90s patriotism education under the general background of globalization. Patriotism refl ected the people’s deep feelings about their motherland, refl ects the personal t...In this paper, we conduct research on the post-90s patriotism education under the general background of globalization. Patriotism refl ected the people’s deep feelings about their motherland, refl ects the personal to the dependence of the motherland, it is people for their homeland, racial and the cultural sense of belonging, identity, dignity and honor. It is a moral requirement of regulating the relationship between individuals and the motherland, the principle of political and legal norms, also is the core of the national spirit. Love the motherland’s great rivers as love oneself of the same fl esh and blood, love, brilliant culture of the basic motherland that love his own country constitutes the basic requirements of patriotism. Under this background, we propose our novel perspectives on post-90s patriotism education under the general background of globalization which is meaningful.展开更多
Aims andscope of the Journal .Medical Journal of Chinese People’s Liberation Army ( Med J Chin PLA) is a multiple-subjects medical periodical publishedby the People’s Military Medical Press,under the auspice of Depa...Aims andscope of the Journal .Medical Journal of Chinese People’s Liberation Army ( Med J Chin PLA) is a multiple-subjects medical periodical publishedby the People’s Military Medical Press,under the auspice of Department of Health, General Logistics Department of PLA,andit展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Heart failure(HF),a common cardiovascular condition,is characterized by significant morbidity and mortality.While traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)is often used as a complementary approach in HF management,systematic evalua-tions of its impact on clinical outcomes,TCM syndrome scores,and B-type natriuretic peptide(BNP)levels are lacking.This study fills this gap through a comprehensive analysis of randomized controlled trials(RCTs)focusing on TCM for HF treatment.It encompasses an assessment of methodological quality,a meta-analysis,and an evaluation of evidence quality based on established standards.The results offer crucial insights into the potential advantages and constraints of TCM in HF management.RCTs on TCM for HF treatment published since the establishment of the database were searched in four Chinese and English databases,including China National Knowledge Infrastructure,Wanfang,VIP Information Chinese Science and Technology Journal,and PubMed.Methodological quality was assessed for the included studies with the Cochrane risk-of-bias assessment tool,and the meta-analysis and publication bias assessment was performed with the RevMan5.3 software.Finally,the quality of evidence was rated according to the GRADE criteria.RESULTS A total of 1098 RCTs were initially retrieved.After screening,16 RCTs were finally included in our study,which were published between 2020 and 2023.These RCTs involved 1660 HF patients,including 832 in the TCM group[TCM combined with conventional Western medicine(CMW)treatment]and 828 in the CWM group(CWM treatment).The course of treatments varied from 1 wk to 3 months.TCM syndrome differentiation was analyzed in 11 of the included RCTs.In all included RCTs,outcome indicators included comprehensive clinical outcomes,TCM syndrome scores,and BNP levels.The meta-analysis results showed significant differences between the TCM and CWM groups in terms of comprehensive clinical outcomes[risk ratio=-0.54;95%confidence interval(CI)=-0.61,-0.47;P<0.00001],TCM syndrome scores[weighted mean difference(WMD)=-142.07;95%CI=-147.56,-136.57;P<0.00001],and BNP levels(WMD=-142.07;95%CI=-147.56,-136.57;P<0.00001).According to the GRADE criteria,RCTs where"TCM improves clinical comprehensive outcomes"were rated as low-quality evidence,and RCTs where"TCM reduces TCM syndrome scores"or"TCM decreases BNP levels"were rated as medium-quality evidence.CONCLUSION TCM combined with CWM treatment effectively improves comprehensive clinical outcomes and diminishes TCM syndrome scores and BNP levels in HF patients.Given the low and medium quality of the included RCTs,the application of these results should be cautious.
文摘We have made a clerical error in Table 1 on the page of 239, Volume 23, No.4 of Journal of Medical Colleges of PLA (the article is entitled as Expression and role of AQP1 in cervical squamous carcinoma
文摘To editorial board of Acta Mathematica Scientia(Acta MS) I was shocked when I was informed that the paper entitled"Eigenvalue Problem for the Laplacian Equations"by Shao Zhiqiang and Hong Jiaxing appeared in Acta MS(2007)Series B,no 2.For the past 15 years,I have not had any contact with Mr.Shao Zhiqiang and I have
文摘The progressive aging of populations has resulted in an increased prevalence of chronic pathologies,especially of metabolic,neurodegenerative and movement disorders.In particular,type 2 diabetes(T2D),Alzheimer’s disease(AD)and Parkinson’s disease(PD)are among the most prevalent age-related,multifactorial pathologies that deserve particular attention,given their dramatic impact on patient quality of life,their economic and social burden as well the etiopathogenetic mechanisms,which may overlap in some cases.Indeed,the existence of common triggering factors reflects the contribution of mutual genetic,epigenetic and environmental features in the etiopathogenetic mechanisms underlying T2D and AD/PD.On this subject,this review will summarize the shared(epi)genomic features that characterize these complex pathologies.In particular,genetic variants and gene expression profiles associated with T2D and AD/PD will be discussed as possible contributors to determine the susceptibility and progression to these disorders.Moreover,potential shared epigenetic modifications and factors among T2D,AD and PD will also be illustrated.Overall,this review shows that findings from genomic studies still deserves further research to evaluate and identify genetic factors that directly contribute to the shared etiopathogenesis.Moreover,a common epigenetic background still needs to be investigated and characterized.The evidences discussed in this review underline the importance of integrating largescale(epi)genomic data with additional molecular information and clinical and social background in order to finely dissect the complex etiopathogenic networks that build up the“disease interactome”characterizing T2D,AD and PD.
文摘Background Global health Journal(GHJ)is a peer-reviewed English quarterly(CN:10-1495/R;ISSN:2096-3947).GHJ is superintended by National Health and Family Planning Commission of the Peopled Republic of China,sponsored&published by People’s Medical Publishing House Co.,Ltd.
文摘Aims andscope of the Journal.Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army(Med J Chin PLA)is a multiple-subjects medical periodical published by the People's Military Medical Press,under the auspice of Department of Health,General Logistics Department of PLA,and it
文摘Aims and scope of the Journal. Medical Journal of Chinese People’s Liberation Army (Med J Chin PLA) is a multiple-subjects medical periodical published by the People’s Military Medical Press, under the auspice of Department of Health, General Logistics Department of PLA, and it is issued domestically and abroad. Med J Chin PLA has become one of the source journals of statistics in Chinese Scientific Thesis and Chinese Scientific Quotation Database, the key periodical of multiple-subject medical journals, and is a prize journal of National Periodical Award and one of the Top Hundred Periodicals in China. Med J Chin PLA is issued monthly. Its permanent sections include Expert Forum, Research on Special Topics, Medical Treatises, Experimental Research, Clinical Research, Technology and Methodology, Discussion of Knotty Cases (Pathology), Reviews, Military Medical Sciences, News in Medicine etc. Manuscripts sent by both domestic and overseas writers are welcome. Contribution of reviews is usually invited by the Editors, but recommendations for topics and authors are welcomed.
文摘Aims andscope of the Journal .Medical Journal of Chinese People’s Liberation Army (Med J Chin PLA) is a multiple-subjects medical periodical published by the People’s Military Medical Press,under the auspice of Department ofHealth, General Logistics Department of PLA,andit is issued
文摘In this paper, we conduct research on the post-90s patriotism education under the general background of globalization. Patriotism refl ected the people’s deep feelings about their motherland, refl ects the personal to the dependence of the motherland, it is people for their homeland, racial and the cultural sense of belonging, identity, dignity and honor. It is a moral requirement of regulating the relationship between individuals and the motherland, the principle of political and legal norms, also is the core of the national spirit. Love the motherland’s great rivers as love oneself of the same fl esh and blood, love, brilliant culture of the basic motherland that love his own country constitutes the basic requirements of patriotism. Under this background, we propose our novel perspectives on post-90s patriotism education under the general background of globalization which is meaningful.
文摘Aims andscope of the Journal .Medical Journal of Chinese People’s Liberation Army ( Med J Chin PLA) is a multiple-subjects medical periodical publishedby the People’s Military Medical Press,under the auspice of Department of Health, General Logistics Department of PLA,andit
