Objective: To investigate the characteristics of public health emergencies in Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province from 2014 to 2023, so as to provide the reference for prevention and control of public health emergencies. Methods: Data of public health emergencies and related information in Jinhua City from 2014 to 2023 were collected through Emergency Public Reporting System of Chinese Disease Prevention and Control Information System. Attack rates, and distribution of time, areas and places were descriptively analyzed. Results: A total of 276 public health emergencies were reported in Jinhua City from 2014 to 2023. There were 10 324 reported cases and 7 deaths, with an attack rate of 0.32%. There were 53 Ⅳ-level (19.20%) and 223 unclassified public health emergencies (80.80%). Infectious disease emergencies were predominant types, accounting for 97.83% (270 events). The three most common infectious disease emergencies were other infectious diarrhea (42.03%), influenza (21.01%) and COVID-19 (16.30%). The reported public health emergencies peaked in November and December, with 66 and 45 events reported, respectively. The three most counties (cities, districts) included Yiwu City, Wucheng District and Lanxi City, accounting for 24.28% (67 events), 18.48% (51 events) and 11.96% (33 events), respectively. School and preschool institutions were predominant places where public health emergencies occurred (198 events, 71.74%). Conclusions The public health emergencies in Jinhua City from 2014 to 2023 were Ⅳ-level and unclassified emergencies, and infectious disease emergencies were predominant. November and December were the peak reporting periods, and schools and preschool institutions were the main places where these events occurred.

With the development of science and technology, electronic devices have become an inevitable part of our daily life and work. There has been an increase of interest in the use of various video display terminals(VDT). The ocular surface is the first barrier of the visual system to resist the damage of the external environment. In recent years, the number of patients with dry eye has consistently increased with the excessive use of VDT. Blue light produced by VDT, with wavelengths ranging from 400 to 500 nm, has a high energy in visible light. Therefore, blue light may also be an important risk factor for dry eye. In particular, the outbreak of COVID-19 has left people worldwide suffering from increased blue light, which promotes further research into dry eye caused by blue light emitted from VDT. In this review, we summarize the recent studies on the role of blue light produced by VDT in dry eye to provide reference for future related research.

Lung transplantation (LT) has emerged as a crucial life-saving option for critically ill patients with severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) or irreversible lung injury.[1] Intensive care unit-acquired weakness (ICU-AW) is a prevalent complication in critically ill patients.[2] The recovery of recipients undergoing LT for COVID-19-related respiratory failure may face impediments due to ICU-AW, which negatively affects early mobilization and functional improvement. This study describes two cases of successful bilateral LT for severe COVID-19-related ARDS with the occurrence of ICU-AW and subsequent successful discharge.

Since the beginning of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic at the end of December 2019, more than 85% of the population in China has been infected. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) mainly affects the respiratory system, especially the lungs. The mortality rate of patients with severe infection is high. A percentage of 6% to 10% of patients will eventually develop into COVID-related acute respiratory distress syndrome (CARDS), which requires mechanical ventilation and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support. Some patients who survive acute lung injury will subsequently develop post COVID-19 pulmonary fibrosis (PCPF). Both fully treated CARDS and severe PCPF are suitable candidates for lung transplantation. Due to the special course, evaluation strategies are different from those used in patients with common end-stage lung disease. After lung transplantation in COVID-19 patients, special treatment is required, including standardized nucleic acid testing for the novel coronavirus, adjustment strategy of immunosuppressive drugs, and rational use of antiviral drugs, which is a big challenge for the postoperative management of lung transplantation. This consensus was evidence-based written and was reached by experts after multiple rounds of discussions, providing reference for assessment and postoperative management of patients with interstitial pneumonia after COVID-19 infection.

It is believed that Shengyang Yiwei Decoction （升阳益胃汤， SYD） is effective in regulating the flow of Qi （气）， and can treat various diseases caused by the disorder of the spleen and stomach Qi. In clinical practice， based on the pathological characteristics of children often having insufficient spleen， and adhering to the principle of treating different diseases with the same method， the focus is placed on the core pathogenesis of spleen and stomach Qi disharmony. We use SYD in various pediatric conditions such as allergic rhinitis， post COVID-19 condition， urethral syndrome， and dysfunctional uterine bleeding in adolescence， and emphasize the treatment is flexibly tailored to the symptoms.

Objective: To investigate an impact of the new coronavirus infection on cancer peer support in hospitals. Methods: A 14-item, self-administered, unannounced questionnaire was administered at the consultation and support centers of Designated Cancer Care Hospitals from February 16, 2023, to March 17, 2023. Results: Of the 451 hospitals, 220 responded (48% response rate). In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, 89% of hospitals suspended patients support and 36% continued to do so. The following characteristics of the pandemic’s impact were identified: (1) stagnation of peer support, (2) introduction of online support, and (3) the need to develop hybrid support activities and acquire online support response skills. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the operational structure of peer support was already facing challenges. Conclusion: This study suggests the need to establish an operational system for in-hospital peer support, including the use of the new online system introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bilateral sudden sensorineural hearing loss following COVID-19 infection has rarely been reported. We encountered a 34-year-old patient with bilateral profound sensorineural loss after COVID-19 infection. After disappointing therapeutic result of high dose steroid therapy and intratympanic steroid injection, the patient experienced satisfactory auditory rehabilitation with bilateral cochlear implantation.

Bilateral sudden sensorineural hearing loss following COVID-19 infection has rarely been reported. We encountered a 34-year-old patient with bilateral profound sensorineural loss after COVID-19 infection. After disappointing therapeutic result of high dose steroid therapy and intratympanic steroid injection, the patient experienced satisfactory auditory rehabilitation with bilateral cochlear implantation.

Background: This study analyzed the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on acute appendicitis (AA) treatment in Korea, a country that did not implement lockdown measures. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted during two discretionary time periods: a pre COVID-19 period, and a COVID-19 period. This study included adult and pediatric patients diagnosed with AA who underwent surgical treatment. Clinical and laboratory parameters, changes in surgery timing, disease severity, and postoperative outcomes were compared between the pre and post pandemic periods. Results: The study included a total of 221 patients, with 139 receiving appendectomy in the COVID-19 cohort and 82 in the control cohort. In patients without fever, operative time was significantly longer during the COVID-19 period (p<0.01). Among patients presenting with fever, the rate of complicated AA was higher during the COVID-19 period than in the control period (p<0.01). During the COVID-19 period, the diagnostic and preoperative delay times, as well as postoperative hospital stays, were longer (p<0.05), and the incidence of postoperative complications and other hospital diagnoses was higher (p<0.01) during the COVID-19 period than in the control period. Multivariate analysis showed that age (p=0.03) and the presence of fever (p<0.01) were independent risk factors for complicated AA. Conclusions Older patients and those with fever were at greater risk of severe AA. During outbreaks of infectious diseases like COVID-19, careful consideration is needed regarding surgical interventions in older patients with fever. Understanding vulnerabilities is crucial for disease management in the future.