Design of Boron and Transition Metal Embedded Two-Dimensional Porous Carbon Nitride for Electrocatalytic Synthesis of Urea.

Electrocatalytic coupling of CO and N2 to synthesize urea under ambient conditions is considered a promising strategy to replace traditional industrial technology. It is crucial to find efficient electrocatalysts that can adsorb and activate N2 and promote the C-N coupling reaction. Herein, a new two-dimensional porous carbon nitride material with multiactive sites is designed, in which boron and transition metal are embedded. Through a series of screening, B2Cr2, B2Mn2, and B2Os2 are predicted to be potential electrocatalysts for urea synthesis. Mechanistic studies are performed on bidentate metal-metal and metal-boron sites, and both NCON and CO mechanisms are explored. The electronic structure analysis shows that there is a strong N2 chemical adsorption within the bidentate site and that the N≡N bond is significantly activated. A new mechanism where free CO is inserted for C-N coupling within the two-dimensional porous structure is proposed.

CdSe Quantum Dots Enable High Thermoelectric Performance in Solution-Processed Polycrystalline SnSe.

Here, a high peak ZT of ≈2.0 is reported in solution-processed polycrystalline Ge and Cd codoped SnSe. Microstructural characterization reveals that CdSe quantum dots are successfully introduced by solution process method. Ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy evinces that CdSe quantum dots enhance the density of states in the electronic structure of SnSe, which leads to a large Seebeck coefficient. It is found that Ge and Cd codoping simultaneously optimizes carrier concentration and improves electrical conductivity. The enhanced Seebeck coefficient and optimization of carrier concentration lead to marked increase in power factor. CdSe quantum dots combined with strong lattice strain give rise to strong phonon scattering, leading to an ultralow lattice thermal conductivity. Consequently, high thermoelectric performance is realized in solution-processed polycrystalline SnSe by designing quantum dot structures and introducing lattice strain. This work provides a new route for designing prospective thermoelectric materials by microstructural manipulation in solution chemistry.

Characteristics of humification, functional enzymes and bacterial community metabolism during manganese dioxide-added composting of municipal sludge.

The aim of this study was to assess effects of MnO2 addition (CK-0%, T1-2% and T2-5%) on humification and bacterial community during municipal sludge (MS) composting. The results suggested that MnO2 addition inhibited the growth of Nitrospira but stimulated Nonomuraea, Actinomadura, Streptomyces and Thermopolyspora, facilitating the lignocellulose degradation and humification with the increase in organic matter degradation by 13.8%-19.2% and humic acid content by 10.9%-20.6%. Compared to CK, the abundances of exoglucanase (EC:3.2.1.91), endo-1,4-beta-xylanase (EC:3.2.1.136) and endomannanase (EC:3.2.1.78) increased by 88-99, 52-66 and 4-15 folds, respectively. However, 5%-MnO2 induced the enrichment of Mizugakiibacter that harms the environment of agricultural production. The addition of 2%-MnO2 was recommended for MS composting. Furthermore, metabolic function analysis indicated that MnO2 addition altered amino acid and carbohydrate metabolism, especially enhancing propanoate metabolism and butanoate metabolism but inhibiting citrate cycle. Structural equation modeling revealed that Nonomuraea and Actinomadura were the main drivers for lignocellulose degradation. This study provided theoretical guidance in regulating humification via MnO2 for MS composting.

Design of a Four-Atom Cluster Embedded in Carbon Nitride for Electrocatalytic Generation of Multi-Carbon Products.

The development of efficient and stable catalysts for the electrocatalytic CO2 and CO reduction reactions (CORR) is under active investigation, but the problems of poor selectivity and low efficiency for C2 products still exist. We design a two-dimensional carbon nitride material (C5N2H2) that contains an eight N-atom structure capable of coordinating four-metal atom clusters and supporting simultaneously two carbon oxide molecules needed for the C2 coupling. The designed material has excellent electrical conductivity and stability. After high-throughput screening of catalytic performance of multiple four-metal clusters embedded into the framework, we systematically investigate the CORR process of 11 candidates. We find that Cu4-C5N2H2 has superior selectivity and low limiting potential for generating ethylene, while Cu2Zn2-C5N2H2 is selective and efficient to synthesize ethanol. Further, we discover a novel type of descriptor related to 2D material flexibility to evaluate the potential-determining step for generating ethylene. Our report both broadens the possibilities for few-atom CO reduction and demonstrates a novel substrate flexibility-related descriptor to predict the catalytic performance of materials.

Band Modification and Localized Lattice Engineering Leads to High Thermoelectric Performance in Ge and Bi Codoped SnTe-AgBiTe2 Alloys.

SnTe, emerging as an environment-friendly alternative to conventional PbTe thermoelectrics, has drawn significant attention for clean energy conversion. Here, a high peak figure of merit (ZT) of 1.45 at 873 K in Ge/Bi codoped SnTe-AgBiTe2 alloys is reported. It is demonstrated that the existence of Ge, Bi, and Ag facilitate band convergence in SnTe, resulting in remarkable enhancement of Seebeck coefficient and power factor. Simultaneously, localized lattice imperfections including dislocations, point defects, and micro/nanopore structures are caused by incorporation of Ge, Bi, and Ag, which can effectively scatter heat carrying phonons with different wavelengths and contribute to an extremely low κL of 0.61 W m-1  K-1 in Sn0.92 Ge0.04 Bi0.04 Te-10%AgBiTe2 . Such high peak ZT is achieved by decouples electron and phonon transport through band modification and localized lattice engineering, highlighting promising solutions for advancing thermoelectrics.

A Retrospective Study from 2 Centers in China on the Effects of Continued Use of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors and Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers in Patients with Hypertension and COVID-19.

BACKGROUND Use of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitors in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients lacks evidence and is still controversial. This study was designed to investigate effects of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) or angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) on clinical outcomes of COVID-19 patients and to assess the safety of ACEIs/ARBs medication. MATERIAL AND METHODS COVID-19 patients with hypertension from 2 hospitals in Wuhan, China, from 17 Feb to 18 Mar 2020 were retrospectively screened and grouped according to in-hospital medication. We performed 1: 1 propensity score matching (PSM) analysis to adjust for confounding factors. RESULTS We included 210 patients and allocated them to ACEIs/ARBs (n=81; 46.91% males) or non-ACEIs/ARBs (n=129; 48.06% males) groups. The median age was 68 [interquartile range (IQR) 61.5-76] and 66 (IQR 59-72.5) years, respectively. General comparison showed mortality in the ACEIs/ARBs group was higher (8.64% vs. 3.88%) but the difference was not significant (P=0.148). ACEIs/ARBs was associated with significantly more cases 7-categorical ordinal scale >2 at discharge, more cases requiring Intensive Care Unit (ICU) stay, and increased values and ratio of days that blood pressure (BP) was above normal range (P<0.05). PSM analysis showed no significant difference in mortality, cumulative survival rate, or other clinical outcomes such as length of in-hospital/ICU stay, BP fluctuations, or ratio of adverse events between groups after adjustment for confounding parameters on admission. CONCLUSIONS We found no association between ACEIs/ARBs and clinical outcomes or adverse events, thus indicating no evidence for discontinuing use of ACEIs/ARBs in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Access to Chiral HWE Reagents by Rhodium-Catalyzed Asymmetric Arylation of γ,δ-Unsaturated ß-Ketophosphonates.

Asymmetric arylation of γ,δ-unsaturated ß-ketophosphonates with arylboronic acids is reported. By using the ( R)-diene* ligated rhodium(I) chloride complex as a catalyst under none basic conditions, the corresponding ß-ketophosphonates bearing a δ-chiral center were obtained in high yields (up to 99%) with good to excellent enantioselectivities (up to >99% ee). The enantioenriched products can be readily converted to diverse chiral ß'-aryl enones by the Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons reaction.

"Five-layer gasket seal" watertight closure for reconstruction of the skull base in complex bilateral traumatic intraorbital meningoencephaloceles: a case report and literature review.

PURPOSE: Traumatic meningoencephalocele primarily occurs as a rare but complex complication of cranial base and orbital roof fractures. Traumatic intraorbital meningoencephalocele, which is rare and easily overlooked, can be life-threatening since cephalomeningitis occurs due to cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage. It is obscure for the operative indications or standard surgical methods of traumatic meningoencephaloceles since the combined intricate craniofacial and basal fractures, brain injury, and CSF leak may exist. This case report proposes a new operative method for the repair of complex skull base fractures following traumatic intraorbital meningoencephalocele. METHODS: A 30-year-old male with a history of complex trauma presented with symptoms of exophthalmos and traumatic CSF rhinorrhea was evaluated via 3D CT of the skull base and brain MRI and was diagnosed with bilateral intraorbital meningoencephaloceles and multiple craniofacial bone, skull base, and orbit fractures. RESULTS: Successful resection of the meningoencephaloceles and reconstruction of the skull base defects were performed via craniotomy using a "five-layer gasket seal" technique that involved, from extracranial to intracranial, a gelatin sponge, muscular paste, vascularized periosteum, RapidSorb Orbital Floor Plate (OrbFloor), and Neuro-Patch layers. CONCLUSIONS: The diagnosis and treatment of complex intraorbital meningoencephalocele require careful attention. Resection of herniated tissue is suggested due to potential contamination. The "five-layer gasket seal" watertight closure technique is recommended for successful repair of the skull base in cases involving traumatic meningoencephalocele with complex skull base fractures.

Targeting epigenetic reader and eraser: Rational design, synthesis and in vitro evaluation of dimethylisoxazoles derivatives as BRD4/HDAC dual inhibitors.

The bromodomain protein module and histone deacetylase (HDAC), which recognize and remove acetylated lysine, respectively, have emerged as important epigenetic therapeutic targets in cancer treatments. Herein we presented a novel design approach for cancer drug development by combination of bromodomain and HDAC inhibitory activity in one molecule. The designed compounds were synthesized which showed inhibitory activity against bromodomain 4 and HDAC1. The representative dual bromodomain/HDAC inhibitors, compound 11 and 12, showed potent antiproliferative activities against human leukaemia cell line K562 and MV4-11 in cellular assays. This work may lay the foundation for developing dual bromodomain/HDAC inhibitors as potential anticancer therapeutics.

Type D personality is associated with delaying patients to medical assessment and poor quality of life among rectal cancer survivors.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this research was to explore quality of life (QoL), mental health status, type D personality, symptom duration, and emergency admissions of Chinese rectal cancer patients as well as the relationship between these factors. METHODS: Type D personality was measured with the 14-item Type D Personality Scale (DS14). Mental health status was measured with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). The QoL outcomes were assessed longitudinally using the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer QLQ-C30 and QLQ-CR38 questionnaires at the baseline and 6 months after diagnosis. RESULTS: Of the 852 survivors who responded (94 %), 187 (22 %) had a type D personality. The proportion of patients with duration of symptoms >1 month and being diagnosed after emergency admissions in type D group is significantly higher than that in non-type D group. At both of the time points, type D patients reported statistically significant lower scores on most of the functional scales, global health status/QoL scales, and worse symptom scores compared to patients without a type D personality. At the 6-month time point, a higher percentage of patients in the type D group demonstrated QoL deterioration. Clinically elevated levels of anxiety and depression were more prevalent in type D than in non-type D survivors. CONCLUSIONS: Type D personality was associated with poor QoL and mental health status among survivors of rectal cancer, even after adjustment for confounding background variables. Type D personality might be a general vulnerability factor to screen for subgroups at risk for longer symptom duration and emergency admissions in clinical practice.

Detection and adequacy assessment of erythrocyte glutathione transferase on the cycle toxin level of hemodialysis patient.

To explore detection and adequacy evaluation of erythrocyte glutathione S transferase (GST) in hemodialysis patients on circular toxin levels, this paper divided 84 cases of long-term hemodialysis end-stage patients into 33 cases of adequate hemodialysis group (spKt/V ≥ 1.3) and 51 cases of inadequate hemodialysis group (spKt/V<1.3) according to urea index value of unit chamber model (spKt/V). Take the other 50 cases of healthy physical examination people for control group, compare and analyze related clinical and biochemical indexes differences of three groups. The level of hemodialysis group GST, creatinine, high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), transferrin saturation (TSAT), parathyroid hormone (PTH), interleukin-2,6,8 (IL-2,6,8) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) was significantly higher than the control group (P<0.05), and GST, IL-2, 6, 8, TNF-α level of inadequate hemodialysis group was significantly higher than adequate hemodialysis group (P<0.05). Pearson's relevant analysis showed that GST and spKt/V, IL-2, IL-6, IL-8, TNF-α have positive correlation (P<0.05) and had no correlation with creatinine, hs-CRP, TSAT, PHT (P>0.05). There was 23 patients spKt/V>1.3 after adjusting the dialysis solution for 51 cases of inadequate hemodialysis patients, GST level after the adjustment was significantly lower than before the adjustment, but still higher than adequate dialysis group. It concludes that the maintenance of hemodialysis patients' level has certain relevance on spKt/V and associated inflammatory factors. Through the determination, GST can effectively response the adequate hemodialysis, which has a guiding significance on adjusting blood dialysis solution in clinic.

Prediction of peritoneal recurrence by the mRNA level of CEA and MMP-7 in peritoneal lavage of gastric cancer patients.

A number of tumor markers had been reported to be useful in detecting free cancer cells in the peritoneal cavity and predict peritoneal recurrence in gastric cancer patients. The objective of this study was to compare the clinical impact of different tumor markers in peritoneal lavage fluid using the real-time quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) technique and to screen the most effective ones from them. The peritoneal lavage fluid of 116 patients with gastric cancer was sampled at laparotomy. After RNA extraction and reverse transcription, real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was performed using the primers and probes for carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), cytokeratin-20, matrix metalloproteinase-7 (MMP-7), carbohydrate antigen 125, and transforming growth factor-beta-1. Among the 116 patients, 45 (38.8%) were confirmed to have peritoneal recurrence. Any of the PCR-positive results of the five tumor markers could predict peritoneal recurrence in the univariate analysis (P < 0.001). In the multivariate analysis, the PCR results of CEA (P = 0.003) and MMP-7 (P = 0.028) were found to be independent prognostic factors. A real-time quantitative RT-PCR analysis of the CEA and MMP-7 transcripts in peritoneal lavage fluid could effectively predict peritoneal recurrence in advanced gastric cancer patients who underwent a potentially curative resection.

Exploring the promoting effect of nitrilotriacetic acid on hydroxyl radical and humification during magnetite-amended composting of sewage sludge.

The OH production by adding magnetite (MGT) alone has been reported in composting. However, the potential of nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA) addition for magnetite-amended sludge composting remained unclear. Three treatments with different addition [control check (CK); T1: 5 % MGT; T2: 5 % MGT + 5 % NTA] were investigated to characterize hydroxyl radical, humification and bacterial community response. The NTA addition manifested the best performance, with the peak OH content increase by 52 % through facilitating the cycle of Fe(Ⅱ)/Fe(Ⅲ). It led to the highest organic matters degradation (22.3 %) and humic acids content (36.1 g/kg). Furthermore, NTA addition altered bacterial community response, promoting relative abundances of iron-redox related genera, and amino acid metabolism but decreasing carbohydrate metabolism. Structural equation model indicated that temperature and Streptomyces were the primary factors affecting OH content. The study suggests that utilizing chelators is a promising strategy to strengthen humification in sewage sludge composting with adding iron-containing minerals.

Predicting delayed remission in Cushing's disease using radiomics models: a multi-center study.

Purpose: No multi-center radiomics models have been built to predict delayed remission (DR) after transsphenoidal surgery (TSS) in Cushing's disease (CD). The present study aims to build clinical and radiomics models based on data from three centers to predict DR after TSS in CD. Methods: A total of 122 CD patients from Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Xuanwu Hospital, and Fuzhou General Hospital were enrolled between January 2000 and January 2019. The T1-weighted gadolinium-enhanced MRI images and clinical data were used as inputs to build clinical and radiomics models. The regions of interest (ROI) of MRI images were automatically defined by a deep learning algorithm developed by our team. The area under the curve (AUC) of receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves was used to evaluate the performance of the models. In total, 10 machine learning algorithms were used to construct models. Results: The overall DR rate is 44.3% (54/122). According to multivariate Logistic regression analysis, patients with higher BMI and lower postoperative cortisol levels are more likely to achieve a higher rate of delayed remission. Among the 10 models, XGBoost achieved the best performance among all models in both clinical and radiomics models with AUC values of 0.767 and 0.819 respectively. The results from SHAP value and LIME algorithms revealed that postoperative cortisol level (PoC) and BMI were the most important features associated with DR. Conclusion: Radiomics models can be built as an effective noninvasive method to predict DR and might be useful in assisting neurosurgeons in making therapeutic plans after TSS for CD patients. These results are preliminary and further validation in a larger patient sample is needed.

A multicenter application and evaluation of the oxford classification of IgA nephropathy in adult chinese patients.

BACKGROUND: The Oxford classification of immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy (IgAN) provides a histopathologic grading system that is associated with kidney disease outcomes independent of clinical features. We evaluated the Oxford IgAN classification in a large cohort of patients from China. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective study. SETTING & PARTICIPANTS: 1,026 adults with IgAN from 18 referral centers in China. Inclusion criteria and statistical analysis were similar to the Oxford study. PREDICTORS: Histologic findings of mesangial hypercellularity score, endocapillary proliferation, segmental sclerosis or adhesion, crescents, necrosis, and tubular atrophy/interstitial fibrosis. Clinical features, blood pressure, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), proteinuria, and treatment modalities. OUTCOMES: Time to a 50% reduction in eGFR or end-stage renal disease (the combined event); the rate of eGFR decline (slope of eGFR); proteinuria during follow-up. RESULTS: Compared with the Oxford cohort, the Chinese cohort had a lower proportion of patients with mesangial hypercellularity (43%) and endocapillary proliferation (11%), higher proportion with segmental sclerosis or adhesion (83%) and necrosis (15%), and similar proportion with crescents (48%) and tubular atrophy/interstitial fibrosis (moderate, 24%; severe, 3.3%). During a median follow-up of 53 (25th-75th percentile, 36-67) months, 159 (15.5%) patients reached the combined event. Our study showed that patients with a mesangial hypercellularity score higher than 0.5 were associated with a 2.0-fold (95% CI, 1.5-2.8; P<0.001) higher risk of the combined event than patients with a score of 0.5 or lower. Patients with tubular atrophy/interstitial fibrosis of 25%-50% and >50% versus <25% were associated with a 3.7-fold (95% CI, 2.6-5.1; P<0.001) and 15.1-fold (95% CI, 9.5-24.2; P<0.001) higher risk of the combined event, respectively. Endocapillary proliferation, glomerular crescents, and necrosis were not significant. LIMITATIONS: Retrospective study; the therapeutic interventions were miscellaneous. CONCLUSIONS: We confirmed the associations of mesangial hypercellularity and tubular atrophy/interstitial fibrosis with kidney disease outcomes.

Profiling and Characterization of microRNAs Responding to Sodium Butyrate Treatment in Gastric Cancer Cells.

BACKGROUND: Short-chain fatty acids exert anti-cancer effects on tumor cells. OBJECTIVE: We aimed to reveal the signaling network altered by butyrate in Gastric Cancer (GC) using small RNA sequencing (sRNA-seq). METHODS: The effects of butyrate on the biological behavior of NCI-N87 and KATO III cells in vitro were assessed by functional assays and half-maximal inhibitory concentrations (IC50) of butyrate in KATO III cells were calculated. sRNA-seq was performed on KATO III cells. Differentially expressed miRNAs (DE-miRNAs) were identified between butyrate treatment and control groups using DESeq2, and miRNA targets were predicted. A protein-protein interaction (PPI) network of DE-miRNA targets was created using Metascape. Key MCODE complexes were identified using the MCODE algorithm and cluster Profiler. The relationship between DE-miRNA and GC overall survival (OS) was evaluated using Kaplan-Meier curves. RESULTS: Butyrate dose-dependently inhibited NCI-N87 and KATO III cell viability. KATO III cells were more sensitive to butyrate than NCI-N87 cells. Butyrate promoted apoptosis and inhibited KATO III cell migration. Total 324 DE-miRNAs were identified in KATO III cells, and 459 mRNAs were predicted as targets of 83 DE-miRNAs. Two key protein complexes were identified in a PPI network of the 459 targets. A key signaling network responding to butyrate was generated using targets in these key complexes and their miRNA regulators. The DE-miRNAs in the key signaling network were related to the OS of GC. CONCLUSION: Butyrate altered the biological behavior of GC cells, which may be achieved by regulating miRNAs and related oncogenic pathways.

Correlation between RASSF1A Methylation in Cell-Free DNA and the Prognosis of Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Although the effects of methylation of the Ras association domain-containing protein 1 isoform A (RASSF1A) gene in cell-free DNA on the outcomes of patients with different types of cancer have been reported, the results are inconsistent. Objective: : To explore the relationships between RASSF1A methylation in cell-free DNA and the outcomes of cancer patients. Methods: The PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases were searched for papers related to this topic on December 8, 2021. The retrieved articles were screened by two independent researchers, following which the methodological quality of the selected studies was evaluated using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Additionally, hazard ratios were calculated, and publication bias of the studies was determined using Egger's test. Results: Nine relevant publications involving a combined total of 1254 patients with different types of cancer were included in this study. The combined results of the random effects models yielded a hazard ratio of 1.73 (95% confidence interval: 1.31, 2.29; P < 0.001), which suggested there was a significant association between RASSF1A methylation and overall survival, and patients with an RASSF1A methylation status had a significantly increased risk of total death. Moreover, the Egger test result suggested there was no significant publication bias among the included studies. Conclusions: The methylation of RASSF1A in cell-free DNA in cancer patients was observably associated with an increased risk of poor overall survival.

A Modified Surgical Technique to Prevent Parastomal Hernia.

An extraperitoneal colostomy is not sufficiently effective in preventing parastomal hernias. On the basis of anatomic structures and mechanical principles, we modified this surgical technique by preserving the integrity of the posterior rectus abdominis sheath to prevent parastomal hernia, and we applied it clinically.

Application of artificial intelligence in glioma researches: A bibliometric analysis.

Background: There have been no researches assessing the research trends of the application of artificial intelligence in glioma researches with bibliometric methods. Purpose: The aim of the study is to assess the research trends of the application of artificial intelligence in glioma researches with bibliometric analysis. Methods: Documents were retrieved from web of science between 1996 and 2022. The bibliometrix package from Rstudio was applied for data analysis and plotting. Results: A total of 1081 documents were retrieved from web of science between 1996 and 2022. The annual growth rate was 30.47%. The top 5 most productive countries were the USA, China, Germany, France, and UK. The USA and China have the strongest international cooperative link. Machine learning, deep learning, radiomics, and radiogenomics have been the key words and trend topics. "Neuro-Oncology", "Frontiers in Oncology", and "Cancers" have been the top 3 most relevant journals. The top 3 most relevant institutions were University of Pennsylvania, Capital Medical University, and Fudan University. Conclusions: With the growth of publications concerning the application of artificial intelligence in glioma researches, bibliometric analysis help researchers to get access to the international academic collaborations and trend topics in the research field.

Progress in ICP-MS Analysis of Minerals and Heavy Metals in Traditional Medicine.

Aim: This study systematically reviewed the application of ICP-MS and its combined technology in the determination of mineral and heavy metal elements in medicinal materials derived from plants, animals, minerals and their preparations (Chinese patent medicine), and biological products. It provides a reference for improving the quality standard of traditional medicine and exploring the effective components, toxic components, and action mechanism of traditional medicine. Materials and Methods: A total of 234 articles related to the determination of mineral and heavy metal elements in medicinal materials derived from plants, animals, and minerals and their preparations (Chinese patent medicine) were collected from PubMed, CNKI, Web of Science, VIP, and other databases. They were classified and sorted by the inductively coupled plasma-mass-spectrometry (ICP-MS) method. Results: Of the 234 articles, 154 were about medicinal materials derived from plants, 15 about medicinal materials derived from animals, 9 about medicinal materials derived from minerals, 46 about Chinese patent medicine, 10 about combined technology application, and 3 about drugs being tested after entering the body. From the 154 articles on medicinal materials derived from plants, 76 elements, including Cu, Cd, Pb, As, Cr, Mn, and Hg, were determined, of which the determination of Cu was the most, with 129 articles. Medicinal materials derived from the roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits and seeds of plants accounted for 25.97%, 18.18%, 7.14%, 7.79%, and 14.94%, respectively. Moreover, medicinal materials derived from the whole plants accounted for 14.94%, and other medicinal materials derived from plants and soil accounted for 11.04%. A total of 137 of the tested medicinal materials were from traditional Chinese medicine, accounting for 88.96%, 12 were from Arabic medicine (including Unani), accounting for 7.79%, 2 were from Tibetan medicine of China, and 1 was from Mongolian medicine of China, 1 was from Miao medicine of China, and 1 was from Zhuang medicine of China. In the 15 articles on medicinal materials derived from animals, 49 elements such as Cu, As, Cd, Hg, Se, Pb, and Mn were determined, of which Cu was the most. All the tested medicinal materials belong to traditional Chinese medicine. From the nine articles on medicinal materials derived from minerals, 70 elements such as Fe, Cu, Zn, Al, As, Se, and Na were determined, of which Fe, Cu, and Zn were the most. The tested medicinal materials all belong to traditional Chinese medicine. From the 46 articles on Chinese patent medicine, 62 elements such as Cu, As, Pb, Cd, Hg, Ni, and Cr were determined, of which Cu was the most. Regarding the tested Chinese patent medicine, 38 articles belong to traditional Chinese medicine, 6 to Tibetan medicine, and 2 to Mongolian medicine of China. Three articles determine the content of metal elements in biological samples such as animal hepatic venous blood, abdominal aortic blood, brain, liver, kidney, urine, and feces, and one article determines the content of metal elements in human lung and serum. From the 10 articles combined with liquid chromatography and gas chromatography, 16 elements such as MMA, DMA, AsIII, AsV, AsB, AsC, and AsI3 were determined, of which MMA and DMA were the most. It can realize elemental morphology and isotope analysis. The tested medicinal materials and Chinese patent medicine belong to traditional Chinese medicine. Conclusion: ICP-MS was applied the most in traditional Chinese medicine, followed by Arabic medicine. ICP-MS was used to determine more medicinal materials derived from plants, and Cu was determined the most. The characteristic inorganic element spectrum of medicinal materials can also be established. ICP-MS and its combined technology are widely used in Chinese patent medicine, but the test of biological samples is the least. The information provided in this article can provide a reference for improving the quality standard of traditional medicines and exploring the active ingredients and toxic ingredients and their mechanism of action.