ObjectiveTo investigate the mechanism of danshenol A （DA） pretreatment in alleviating myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury （MIRI） by regulating cardiomyocyte ferroptosis by in vivo and in vitro experiments. MethodsA MIRI model was established in SD rats， and an in vitro oxygen-glucose deprivation/reoxygenation （OGD/R） model was constructed with H9C2 cells. Both models were treated with DA. H9C2 cells were allocated into blank， model （OGD/R）， DA， ferroptosis inducer （erastin）， and ferroptosis inhibitor （Fer-1） groups. Cell viability was assessed by the methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium （MTT） assay. Biochemical assays were performed to measure the superoxide dismutase （SOD）， malondialdehyde （MDA）， glutathione （GSH）， and ferrous ion （Fe²⁺） levels. Dihydroethidium （DHE） fluorescence assay was adopted to quantify the reactive oxygen species （ROS） level. Real-time PCR and Western blot were employed to quantify the mRNA and protein levels， respectively， of prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2 （PTGS2）， glutathione peroxidase 4 （GPX4）， ferritin heavy chain 1 （FTH1）， and acyl-coA synthetase long-chain family 4 （ACSL4）. Sixty SPF-grade healthy male SD rats were randomly assigned to control， model （MIRI）， DA， erastin， and Fer-1 groups. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay （ELISA） was adopted to measure the serum levels of cardiac troponin I （cTnI）， lactate dehydrogenase （LDH）， and creatine kinase （CK）. Histopathological changes in the myocardial tissue were observed by hematoxylin-eosin （HE） staining. Cardiomyocyte apoptosis was detected by terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated nick end labeling （TUNEL）. The effect of DA on cardiomyocyte ferroptosis were observed and analyzed by in vivo and in vitro experiments. ResultsIn vitro experiment： compared with the blank group， the OGD/R model group showed reduced cell viability， elevated levels of ROS， MDA， and Fe²⁺， up-regulated mRNA and protein levels of ACSL4， lowered levels of SOD and GSH， and down-regulated mRNA and protein levels of PTGS2， GPX4， and FTH1 （P<0.05，P<0.01）. The DA and Fer-1 groups exhibited consistent trends： cell viability， SOD and GSH levels， and the mRNA and protein levels of PTGS2， GPX4， and FTH1 were significantly restored， while the ROS， MDA， and Fe²⁺ levels， and the mRNA and protein levels of ACSL4 were reduced （P<0.05，P<0.01）. In vivo experiment： Compared with the control group， the MIRI model group showed elevated serum levels of cTnI， LDH， and CK， increased cardiomyocyte apoptosis rate， risen levels of ROS， MDA， and Fe²⁺， and up-regulated mRNA and protein levels of ACSL4. However， both DA and Fer-1 groups exhibited reductions in the indicators above （P<0.05）. Compared with the control group， the MIRI model group demonstrated reduced levels of SOD and GSH and down-regulated mRNA and protein levels of PTGS2， GPX4， and FTH1 （P<0.05）. In contrast， both DA and Fer-1 upregulated these indicators （P<0.05）， effectively reversing the trends in the model group. In addition， the MIRI model group showed swelling of cardiomyocytes， disarrangement of cardiac muscle fibers， and massive inflammatory cell infiltration， which were alleviated in the DA and Fer-1 groups. ConclusionDA alleviates MIRI by inhibiting ferroptosis and inflammation， demonstrating therapeutic potential in acute myocardial infarction.

ObjectiveTo investigate the mechanism of danshenol A （DA） pretreatment in alleviating myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury （MIRI） by regulating cardiomyocyte ferroptosis by in vivo and in vitro experiments. MethodsA MIRI model was established in SD rats， and an in vitro oxygen-glucose deprivation/reoxygenation （OGD/R） model was constructed with H9C2 cells. Both models were treated with DA. H9C2 cells were allocated into blank， model （OGD/R）， DA， ferroptosis inducer （erastin）， and ferroptosis inhibitor （Fer-1） groups. Cell viability was assessed by the methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium （MTT） assay. Biochemical assays were performed to measure the superoxide dismutase （SOD）， malondialdehyde （MDA）， glutathione （GSH）， and ferrous ion （Fe²⁺） levels. Dihydroethidium （DHE） fluorescence assay was adopted to quantify the reactive oxygen species （ROS） level. Real-time PCR and Western blot were employed to quantify the mRNA and protein levels， respectively， of prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2 （PTGS2）， glutathione peroxidase 4 （GPX4）， ferritin heavy chain 1 （FTH1）， and acyl-coA synthetase long-chain family 4 （ACSL4）. Sixty SPF-grade healthy male SD rats were randomly assigned to control， model （MIRI）， DA， erastin， and Fer-1 groups. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay （ELISA） was adopted to measure the serum levels of cardiac troponin I （cTnI）， lactate dehydrogenase （LDH）， and creatine kinase （CK）. Histopathological changes in the myocardial tissue were observed by hematoxylin-eosin （HE） staining. Cardiomyocyte apoptosis was detected by terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated nick end labeling （TUNEL）. The effect of DA on cardiomyocyte ferroptosis were observed and analyzed by in vivo and in vitro experiments. ResultsIn vitro experiment： compared with the blank group， the OGD/R model group showed reduced cell viability， elevated levels of ROS， MDA， and Fe²⁺， up-regulated mRNA and protein levels of ACSL4， lowered levels of SOD and GSH， and down-regulated mRNA and protein levels of PTGS2， GPX4， and FTH1 （P<0.05，P<0.01）. The DA and Fer-1 groups exhibited consistent trends： cell viability， SOD and GSH levels， and the mRNA and protein levels of PTGS2， GPX4， and FTH1 were significantly restored， while the ROS， MDA， and Fe²⁺ levels， and the mRNA and protein levels of ACSL4 were reduced （P<0.05，P<0.01）. In vivo experiment： Compared with the control group， the MIRI model group showed elevated serum levels of cTnI， LDH， and CK， increased cardiomyocyte apoptosis rate， risen levels of ROS， MDA， and Fe²⁺， and up-regulated mRNA and protein levels of ACSL4. However， both DA and Fer-1 groups exhibited reductions in the indicators above （P<0.05）. Compared with the control group， the MIRI model group demonstrated reduced levels of SOD and GSH and down-regulated mRNA and protein levels of PTGS2， GPX4， and FTH1 （P<0.05）. In contrast， both DA and Fer-1 upregulated these indicators （P<0.05）， effectively reversing the trends in the model group. In addition， the MIRI model group showed swelling of cardiomyocytes， disarrangement of cardiac muscle fibers， and massive inflammatory cell infiltration， which were alleviated in the DA and Fer-1 groups. ConclusionDA alleviates MIRI by inhibiting ferroptosis and inflammation， demonstrating therapeutic potential in acute myocardial infarction.

Objective To investigate the influencing factors related to the severity of tinnitus with normal hearing and to provide a clinical basis for the treatment of such patients.Methods From November 2019 to May 2020,150 normal hearing patients with tinnitus as their first chief complain in the outpatient clinic of our center were selected.The severity of tinnitus was assessed by the tinnitus handicap inventory(THI),and the quality of sleep and psychological condition were assessed by the Pittsburgh sleep quality index inventory(PSQI)and the anxie-ty and depression scale(HADS).The relationship between tinnitus severity and patients'gender,age,duration of illness,tinnitus side,tinnitus dominant sound frequency,tinnitus dominant sound loudness,sleep quality,anxiety and depression were analyzed using Pearson's method and Logistic multi-factor regression.Results The Pearson correlation analysis suggested that sleep quality(r=0.667,P＜0.001),anxiety status(r=0.603,P＜0.001)and depression status(r=0.593,P＜0.001)were correlated with the THI classification,and patients with poorer sleep quality and higher anxiety and depression scores had more severe tinnitus.Logistic multi-factor regression analysis showed that only sleep quality had a significant effect on THI classification(P＜0.001).Conclusion Sleep quality may be related to the severity of tinnitus patients with normal hearing,and it is important to focus on their sleep sta-tus in the clinical management of such patients.

Objective:To explore in depth the real experiences of preoperative prehabilitation among colorectal cancer patients undergoing stoma surgery, in order to provide a reference for the development of preoperative prehabilitation protocols.Methods:This study was a descriptive qualitative research. Using purposive sampling, 18 colorectal cancer ostomy patients who were hospitalized in the Department of Anorectal Surgery of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University from March to August 2024 were selected for semi-structured in-depth interviews. Thematic analysis was conducted using content analysis methods.Results:The experiences of colorectal cancer ostomy patients with preoperative prehabilitation were summarized into four major themes: cognition and attitudes toward prehabilitation (willingness to actively participate, expectations for prehabilitation outcomes, psychological barriers), positive effects of prehabilitation (promoting postoperative recovery, improving adverse outcomes, enhancing stoma adaptation), challenges of prehabilitation (poor physical condition, negative emotions, inadequate preparation time) and suggestions and needs regarding prehabilitation (availability of information resources, refinement of individualized programs, need for psychological support) .Conclusions:Colorectal cancer ostomy patients generally hold a positive attitude toward preoperative prehabilitation, which helps accelerate postoperative recovery. Medical staff should enhance patient compliance and engagement by constructing an information support and shared decision-making model. Meanwhile, a tripartite psychological support system involving hospitals, communities, and families should be established, and a personalized and tiered prehabilitation program should be developed to ensure the safe and effective implementation of prehabilitation protocols, thereby improving the overall effectiveness of prehabilitation.

Objective To explore the clinical characteristics and treatment methods of female primary enteric adenocarcinoma of the urethra.Methods The diagnosis and treatment of one case were reported.The origin,etiology,imaging findings,diagnosis,treatment,and prognosis were discussed in combination with relevant literature.Results The patient is a 61-year-old female,visited our hospital due to vaginal odor complicated with urethral bleeding for 2 months,and was diagnosed with urethral adenocarcinoma after examination.She underwent partial urethral resection,urethral meatus shaping and temporary bladder fistula surgery,with negative resection margins.However,local recurrence occurred 7 months after surgery.The patient was readmitted for a second time,undergoing laparoscopic total urethral resection,anterior vaginal wall resection,bladder neck resection,and permanent bladder fistulation,followed by chemotherapy.At the 19th month after the first surgery,the patient was admitted due to tumor recurrence,and the third surgery consisted of total bladder and uterus resection,ileal neobladder,and perineal closure.Postoperative pathology indicated urethral adenocarcinoma originating from the intestines.During the 39-month follow-up,the tumor recurred twice.No recurrence or metastasis was observed after the final total pelvic exenteration.Conclusion Enteric adenocarcinoma of the urethra is extremely rare.Comprehensive treatment including surgery,radiotherapy,and chemotherapy may prolong survival,but the overall prognosis is poor,requiring long-term follow-up.

Objective:To explore in depth the real experiences of preoperative prehabilitation among colorectal cancer patients undergoing stoma surgery, in order to provide a reference for the development of preoperative prehabilitation protocols.Methods:This study was a descriptive qualitative research. Using purposive sampling, 18 colorectal cancer ostomy patients who were hospitalized in the Department of Anorectal Surgery of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University from March to August 2024 were selected for semi-structured in-depth interviews. Thematic analysis was conducted using content analysis methods.Results:The experiences of colorectal cancer ostomy patients with preoperative prehabilitation were summarized into four major themes: cognition and attitudes toward prehabilitation (willingness to actively participate, expectations for prehabilitation outcomes, psychological barriers), positive effects of prehabilitation (promoting postoperative recovery, improving adverse outcomes, enhancing stoma adaptation), challenges of prehabilitation (poor physical condition, negative emotions, inadequate preparation time) and suggestions and needs regarding prehabilitation (availability of information resources, refinement of individualized programs, need for psychological support) .Conclusions:Colorectal cancer ostomy patients generally hold a positive attitude toward preoperative prehabilitation, which helps accelerate postoperative recovery. Medical staff should enhance patient compliance and engagement by constructing an information support and shared decision-making model. Meanwhile, a tripartite psychological support system involving hospitals, communities, and families should be established, and a personalized and tiered prehabilitation program should be developed to ensure the safe and effective implementation of prehabilitation protocols, thereby improving the overall effectiveness of prehabilitation.

Objective To explore the clinical characteristics and treatment methods of female primary enteric adenocarcinoma of the urethra.Methods The diagnosis and treatment of one case were reported.The origin,etiology,imaging findings,diagnosis,treatment,and prognosis were discussed in combination with relevant literature.Results The patient is a 61-year-old female,visited our hospital due to vaginal odor complicated with urethral bleeding for 2 months,and was diagnosed with urethral adenocarcinoma after examination.She underwent partial urethral resection,urethral meatus shaping and temporary bladder fistula surgery,with negative resection margins.However,local recurrence occurred 7 months after surgery.The patient was readmitted for a second time,undergoing laparoscopic total urethral resection,anterior vaginal wall resection,bladder neck resection,and permanent bladder fistulation,followed by chemotherapy.At the 19th month after the first surgery,the patient was admitted due to tumor recurrence,and the third surgery consisted of total bladder and uterus resection,ileal neobladder,and perineal closure.Postoperative pathology indicated urethral adenocarcinoma originating from the intestines.During the 39-month follow-up,the tumor recurred twice.No recurrence or metastasis was observed after the final total pelvic exenteration.Conclusion Enteric adenocarcinoma of the urethra is extremely rare.Comprehensive treatment including surgery,radiotherapy,and chemotherapy may prolong survival,but the overall prognosis is poor,requiring long-term follow-up.

Objective To investigate the influencing factors related to the severity of tinnitus with normal hearing and to provide a clinical basis for the treatment of such patients.Methods From November 2019 to May 2020,150 normal hearing patients with tinnitus as their first chief complain in the outpatient clinic of our center were selected.The severity of tinnitus was assessed by the tinnitus handicap inventory(THI),and the quality of sleep and psychological condition were assessed by the Pittsburgh sleep quality index inventory(PSQI)and the anxie-ty and depression scale(HADS).The relationship between tinnitus severity and patients'gender,age,duration of illness,tinnitus side,tinnitus dominant sound frequency,tinnitus dominant sound loudness,sleep quality,anxiety and depression were analyzed using Pearson's method and Logistic multi-factor regression.Results The Pearson correlation analysis suggested that sleep quality(r=0.667,P＜0.001),anxiety status(r=0.603,P＜0.001)and depression status(r=0.593,P＜0.001)were correlated with the THI classification,and patients with poorer sleep quality and higher anxiety and depression scores had more severe tinnitus.Logistic multi-factor regression analysis showed that only sleep quality had a significant effect on THI classification(P＜0.001).Conclusion Sleep quality may be related to the severity of tinnitus patients with normal hearing,and it is important to focus on their sleep sta-tus in the clinical management of such patients.

Objective:To explore the correlation between intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy(ICP)and ad-verse pregnancy outcomes.Methods:A total of 511 singleton pregnant women with ICP treated at The Third Affili-ated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University from August 2017 to January 2024 were selected as the study sub-jects.Among them,patients were divided into the adverse pregnancy outcome group(n=49)and the control group without adverse pregnancy outcomes(n=462).The general and clinical data of the two groups were com-pared and analyzed.Results:①General situation:The number of pregnancies and deliveries,ICU transfer rate,total hospital stay,and total hospitalization costs were significantly higher in the adverse pregnancy outcome group compared to the control group(P<0.05).The number of prenatal check-ups,diagnostic gestational weeks,and gestational weeks at delivery were significantly lower compared to the control group(P<0.05).②Clinical symp-toms:The incidence of itching in the adverse pregnancy outcome group was lower compared to the control group(10.2%vs.26.6%,P<0.05),while other symptoms such as rash,fatigue,jaundice,and gastrointestinal symp-toms showed no significant difference between the two groups(P>0.05).③Laboratory examinations:Compared with the control group,patients in the adverse pregnancy outcome group had significantly the increased levels of alanine aminotransferase,aspartate aminotransferase,uric acid,urea nitrogen,and triglycerides,and significantly the decreased levels of alkaline phosphatase and fasting blood glucose,with statistical significance(P<0.05).Other biochemical indicators showed no significant difference between the two groups(P>0.05).④ICP grading and complications:The proportion of early-onset ICP,severe and very severe ICP in the adverse pregnancy out-come group was significantly higher compared to the control group(P<0.001);the proportion of adverse preg-nancy outcome group with pregnancy-induced hypertension was significantly higher compared to the control group;the incidence of preterm birth,fetal growth restriction,meconium-stained amniotic fluid,and fetal distress in the adverse pregnancy outcome group was significantly higher compared to the control group(P<0.001).⑤Neo-natal outcomes:The neonatal Apgar scores(1 min,5 min,10 min)and neonatal weight in the adverse pregnancy outcome group were lower compared to the control group(P<0.001),and the incidence of mild neonatal asphyx-ia was significantly higher,with a statistically significant difference(P<0.001).Conclusions:The severity of ICP is closely related to the occurrence of adverse pregnancy outcomes.Therefore,it is clinically necessary to pay at-tention to the grading of ICP,closely monitor the levels of total bile acids and liver enzymes,and try to avoid ad-verse pregnancy outcomes,especially intrauterine fetal death.

Objective:To explore the correlation between intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy(ICP)and ad-verse pregnancy outcomes.Methods:A total of 511 singleton pregnant women with ICP treated at The Third Affili-ated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University from August 2017 to January 2024 were selected as the study sub-jects.Among them,patients were divided into the adverse pregnancy outcome group(n=49)and the control group without adverse pregnancy outcomes(n=462).The general and clinical data of the two groups were com-pared and analyzed.Results:①General situation:The number of pregnancies and deliveries,ICU transfer rate,total hospital stay,and total hospitalization costs were significantly higher in the adverse pregnancy outcome group compared to the control group(P<0.05).The number of prenatal check-ups,diagnostic gestational weeks,and gestational weeks at delivery were significantly lower compared to the control group(P<0.05).②Clinical symp-toms:The incidence of itching in the adverse pregnancy outcome group was lower compared to the control group(10.2%vs.26.6%,P<0.05),while other symptoms such as rash,fatigue,jaundice,and gastrointestinal symp-toms showed no significant difference between the two groups(P>0.05).③Laboratory examinations:Compared with the control group,patients in the adverse pregnancy outcome group had significantly the increased levels of alanine aminotransferase,aspartate aminotransferase,uric acid,urea nitrogen,and triglycerides,and significantly the decreased levels of alkaline phosphatase and fasting blood glucose,with statistical significance(P<0.05).Other biochemical indicators showed no significant difference between the two groups(P>0.05).④ICP grading and complications:The proportion of early-onset ICP,severe and very severe ICP in the adverse pregnancy out-come group was significantly higher compared to the control group(P<0.001);the proportion of adverse preg-nancy outcome group with pregnancy-induced hypertension was significantly higher compared to the control group;the incidence of preterm birth,fetal growth restriction,meconium-stained amniotic fluid,and fetal distress in the adverse pregnancy outcome group was significantly higher compared to the control group(P<0.001).⑤Neo-natal outcomes:The neonatal Apgar scores(1 min,5 min,10 min)and neonatal weight in the adverse pregnancy outcome group were lower compared to the control group(P<0.001),and the incidence of mild neonatal asphyx-ia was significantly higher,with a statistically significant difference(P<0.001).Conclusions:The severity of ICP is closely related to the occurrence of adverse pregnancy outcomes.Therefore,it is clinically necessary to pay at-tention to the grading of ICP,closely monitor the levels of total bile acids and liver enzymes,and try to avoid ad-verse pregnancy outcomes,especially intrauterine fetal death.