It is believed that patients with cirrhotic ascites exhibit a pathological mechanism characterized by the decline of healthy qi and the accumulation of pathogenic factors. Clinically， treatment should be based on the theory of tonification and purging， with a staged approach distinguishing between the active phase and the remission phase. The balance between tonification and purging should be adjusted according to the progression of pathogenic and healthy actors. In the acute phase， purging should take precedence over tonification， using purging as a means of tonification to facilitate the flow of water and qi through the triple energizer. The severity of water retention， dampness， blood stasis， and heat should be carefully assessed to ensure thorough elimination of pathogenic factors while avoiding harm to healthy qi. Medication adjustments should be made once the pathogenic factors are significantly weakened. In the remission phase， an integrated approach combining both tonification and purging should be adopted， incorporating purging within tonification to clear residual pathogens and prevent recurrence. Concurrently， proactive treatment of the underlying disease is essential to achieve complete recovery and prevent the recurrence of ascites.

Objective: To understand the subjective and objective comfort evaluations of students from different age groups on desks and chairs, so as to provide reference for standardized allocation and use of desks and chairs. Methods: From January to April 2024, a total of 2 446 students were selected from 26 schools in 13 districts (counties/cities) in Shanghai, Tianjin, and Wuxi from Jiangsu Province by using cluster random method, including students in kindergartens, primary schools, junior high schools,senior high schools, colleges and universities. Standardized procedures were used to measure the height and weight of participants, and the matching desks and chairs models were selected according to the height. The subjective comfort of students on matching desks and chairs was investigated, and their objective comfort was evaluated by using a self designed questionnaire. The χ 2 test was used to analyze the differences of subjective perception and objective evaluation in comfort between different types of desks and chairs. Results: About 84.1% of the students subjectively thought that large desks and small chairs were very comfortable or relatively comfortable, followed by large desks and chairs (75.7%), and the proportion of small desks and chairs was the lowest among the three types (46.2%), and the difference was statistically significant ( χ 2=722.46, P <0.01). The reporting rates of primary school, junior high school and senior high school students who subjectively considered large desks and chairs to be very comfortable/relatively comfortable were higher than that of other types of desks and chairs, and the differences were statistically significant ( χ 2=297.49, 252.82, 343.67, P <0.01). However, there was no significant difference in the subjective comfort evaluation of different types of desks and chairs among kindergarten children ( χ 2=3.21, P >0.05), and 66.3% of the students in colleges and universities felt very comfortable/relatively comfortable when they used the matching standard desks and chairs. The objective evaluation results of the comfort for the three types of desks and chairs were consistent with the subjective evaluation, but the proportions of the objective evaluation as very comfortable/relatively comfortable were higher than that of the subjective evaluation ( χ 2=20.76- 813.47, P <0.01). Conclusions Large desks and chairs, as well as large desks with small chairs are perceived comfortable, while small desks and chairs are perceived less comfortable. It is recommended to match the large desks and chairs or large desks and small chairs that are suitable for them according to the "standard", to promote physical and mental health of students.

Objective: To investigate the differences in the comfort of desks and chairs furniture among students with different body types according to the standard, so as to provide a reference for guiding students with overweight and obesity to choose the correct study furniture and revising the standards. Methods: From January to April 2024, 2 443 students from 26 schools in 13 districts (counties/cities) in Shanghai, Tianjin, and Jiangsu Province were selected by the cluster random sampling method to conduct physical examination. The subjective and objective evaluations of the comfort of height matched desks and chairs were investigated. The students were divided into non overweight, overweight, and obesity groups according to relevant criteria, and stratified analysis was performed. The χ 2 test was used to analyze differences in the comfort evaluations of desks and chairs among students with different body types. Results: Among the 2 443 students surveyed, 16.7% and 12.6% were respectively classified as overweight and obese. All students assigned the highest comfort ratings to large desks and small chairs (84.1%), and consistency was observed between students subjective and objective evaluations. The reporting rate of samll desks and chairs of obesity students subjective evaluation was lower (36.8%) than that of overweight and non overweight/obesity students (52.1%, 48.0%) ( χ 2=14.63, P <0.01). The overweight and obese group of primary school students had a worse evaluation of the comfort of large desks and chairs and small desks and chairs than those of the non overweight and obese groups( χ 2=15.78, 7.63, P <0.05). Among high school students, the overweight and obese group had worse evaluation of the comfort of large desks and chairs, as well as large desks and small chairs, than those of the non-overweight and obese groups( χ 2=9.62, 11.77, P <0.05). The objective evaluations revealed low compliance ratings on the posture of the thighs and calves for naturally forming an angle greater than 90° (55.6%), and headroom height under the table (50.3%) with small desks and chairs ( χ 2=94.05, 166.47, P <0.05). Conclusions Compared with non overweight/obese students, students with overweight and obese students report poor comfort evaluations of height matched desks and chairs. Revision of the standard should consider the body types of students, and evaluations of the comfort of desks and chairs furniture by students with overweight and obesity should be improved.

Chronic heart failure (CHF) is a pathological state in which the cardiac ejection fraction is insufficient to meet an individual's metabolic needs owing to changes in the cardiac structure or function. Various etiologies such as myocardial infarction and inflammation are implicated, and the main symptoms are dyspnea, lower limb edema, fatigue, and discomfort during rest or exercise. CHF is the primary outcome of cardiovascular disease, and the increasing morbidity and mortality rates highlight the significant risks of this condition. According to traditional Chinese medicine, the pathogenesis of CHF is deficiency of heart qi and heart yang, which predominantly affects the heart, but may also impede the function of other zang-organs such as the spleen and kidney, and aggravate the symptoms of heart failure. With technological advancements and enhanced awareness of health conditions and disease prevention, China has promoted traditional medicine practices such as medicine and food homology (MFH), which has received increasing attention in recent years. This concept stipulates that certain medicines and foods have the same origin; ergo, these foods have medicinal properties, with many being used in the prevention and treatment of CHF. However, the efficacy and safety of MHF substances have yet to be determined, and there is no consensus regarding the development of disease prevention and treatment strategies. This article therefore reviews the current evidence for MFH in the prevention and treatment of CHF by summarizing the therapeutic potential of this practice and discussing treatment strategies and aims to improve the understanding of Chinese medicine and food homologous substances in the treatment of this condition, as well as highlight the current literature and avenues for future research.

Based on Chaihu Biejia Decoction （柴胡鳖甲汤， CBD） created by Professor LIU Duzhou， a newly modified CBD has been formulated. The differentiation and treatment of liver cirrhosis can be divided into three stages， that is， the early stage when liver cirrhosis is about to be， the middle stage when liver cirrhosis is formulated after long accumulations， and the late stage when liver cirrhosis has been transformed. Following the pathogenesis， it is recommended to differentiate the abnormal exuberance of zang-fu （脏腑） organs， qi or blood， deficiency or excess， cold or heat in three stages， and newly modified CBD is taken as the basic formula for further modifications. In early stage of liver cirrhosis， the treatment is mainly to invigorate blood and dissolve stasis， clear dampness and heat， and modifications should be made in accordance with the different causes flexibly. The treatment for the middle stage is to soften hardness and dissipate masses， dissolve stasis and clear heat， while fortifying the spleen and supplementing kidneys is accompanied. In the later stage when the healthy qi declines， and the disease is severe and evil prevails， the treatment is to reinforce healthy qi and supplement deficiency， take mild purgation and dispersion， and medicinals to promote urination， stanch bleeding， direct the turbid downward， or open the orifices can be added in accordance with the syndromes so as to treat the branch.

Organoids,recognized as invaluable models in tumor and stem cell research,assume a pivotal role in the meticulous analysis of diverse datasets pertaining to their growth dynamics,drug screening processes and related phenomena.However,the manual scrutiny and conventional statistical methodologies employed in handling organoid data often grapple with challenges such as diminished precision and efficiency,heightened complexity,escalated human resource requirements,and a degree of subjectivity.Acknowledging the remarkable efficacy of artificial intelligence(AI)in the realms of biology and medicine,the incorporation of AI into organoid research stands poised to enhance the objectivity,precision and expediency of analyses.This integration empowers organoids to more effectively fulfill objectives such as disease modeling,drug screening and precision medicine.Notably,significant strides have been made in AI-driven analyses of organoid image data.The amalgamation of deep learning into image analysis facilitates a more meticulous delineation of the microstructural intricacies and nuanced changes within organoids,achieving a level of accuracy akin to that of experts.This not only elevates the precision of organoid morphology and growth recognition,but also contributes to substantial time and cost savings in research endeavors.Furthermore,the infusion of AI technology has yielded breakthroughs in the processing of organoid omics data,resulting in heightened efficiency in data processing and the identification of latent gene expression patterns.This furnishes novel tools for comprehending cellular development and unraveling the intricate mechanisms underlying various diseases.In addition to image data,AI techniques applied to diverse organoid datasets,encompassing electrical signals and spectra,have realized an unbiased classification of organoid types and states,embarking on a comprehensive journey towards characterizing organoids holistically.In the pivotal domain of drug screening for organoids,AI emerges as a stalwart companion,providing robust support for real-time process monitoring and result prediction.Leveraging high-content microscopy images and sophisticated deep learning models,researchers can dynamically monitor organoid responses to drugs,effecting non-invasive detection of drug impacts and amplifying the precision and efficiency of drug screening processes.Despite the significant strides made by AI in organoid research,challenges persist,encompassing hurdles in data acquisition,constraints in sample quality and quantity,and quandaries associated with model interpretability.Overcoming these challenges necessitates dedicated future research efforts aimed at enhancing data consistency,fortifying model interpretability,and exploring methodologies for the seamless fusion of multimodal data.Such endeavors are poised to usher in a more comprehensive and dependable application of AI in organoid research.In summation,the integration of AI technology introduces unparalleled opportunities to organoid research,resulting in noteworthy advancements.Nevertheless,interdisciplinary research and collaborative efforts remain imperative to navigate challenges and propel the more profound integration of AI into organoid research.The future holds promise for AI to assume an even more prominent role in advancing organoid research toward clinical translation and precision medicine.

This article inherited and summarized the application of Professor Tang Xudong's"New Eight Principles in the Syndrome Differentiation and Treatment of Spleen and Stomach Diseases"(abbreviated as"New Eight Principles")in the field of chronic liver disease.It believed that chronic liver disease should be distinguished from the four aspects of"zangfu organs-qi and blood-deficiency and excess-cold and heat".The differentiation of zangfu organs is mainly focused on regulating the liver and spleen,while also taking into account other organs;the differentiation of qi and blood emphasizes the knowing of its excess and deficiency,and the administrative levels of the disease;the differentiation of deficiency and excess is based on the principle of qi-deficency and blood-stasis,and strengthens body resistance and eliminating evil;for the differentiation of cold and heat,liver-gallbladder dampness-heat syndrome is the most common,but do not forget the liver cold syndrome.On this basis,Tongjiang theory is used as the treatment legislation,making it easier to be mastered,and guiding the prescription and medication of chronic liver disease throughout the entire stage,which can achieve good efficacy.

Objective: To find out the differences in gene characteristics between cervical cancer patients with and without lymph node metastasis, and to provide reference for therapy. Methods: From January 2018 to June 2022, recurrent cervical cancer patients 39 cases with lymph node metastasis and 73 cases without lymph node metastasis underwent testing of 1,021 cancer-related genes by next-generation sequencing. Maftools software was used to analyze somatic single nucleotide/insertion-deletion variation mutation, co-occurring mutation, cosmic mutation characteristics, oncogenic signaling pathways. Results: EP300 and FBXW7 were significantly enriched in lymph node-positive patients.Lymph node-positive patients with EP300 or FBXW7 mutations had lower overall survival (OS) after recurrence. Both lymph node-positive and -negative patients had plenty of co-occurring mutations but few mutually exclusive mutations. Lymph node-positive cooccurring mutation number ≥6 had lower OS, while lymph node-negative co-occurring mutation number ≥3 had lower OS after recurrence. The etiology of SBS3 was defects in DNA double strand break repair by homologous recombination, which exclusively exist in lymph node-positive patients. There was no difference in median tumor mutation burden (TMB) between positive and negative lymph nodes, but TMB was significantly associated with PIK3CA mutation. Conclusion The somatic SNV/Indels of EP300 and FBXW7, SBS3 homologous recombination-mediated DNA repair defect were enriched in lymph node-positive patients.For lymph node-positive patients, EP300 or FBXW7 mutations predicted poor prognosis. No matter lymph node-positive or negative, more co-occurring mutation number predicted poor prognosis. PIK3CA mutation may account for the higher TMB and help identify patients who benefit from immunotherapy.

Objective: To find out the differences in gene characteristics between cervical cancer patients with and without lymph node metastasis, and to provide reference for therapy. Methods: From January 2018 to June 2022, recurrent cervical cancer patients 39 cases with lymph node metastasis and 73 cases without lymph node metastasis underwent testing of 1,021 cancer-related genes by next-generation sequencing. Maftools software was used to analyze somatic single nucleotide/insertion-deletion variation mutation, co-occurring mutation, cosmic mutation characteristics, oncogenic signaling pathways. Results: EP300 and FBXW7 were significantly enriched in lymph node-positive patients.Lymph node-positive patients with EP300 or FBXW7 mutations had lower overall survival (OS) after recurrence. Both lymph node-positive and -negative patients had plenty of co-occurring mutations but few mutually exclusive mutations. Lymph node-positive cooccurring mutation number ≥6 had lower OS, while lymph node-negative co-occurring mutation number ≥3 had lower OS after recurrence. The etiology of SBS3 was defects in DNA double strand break repair by homologous recombination, which exclusively exist in lymph node-positive patients. There was no difference in median tumor mutation burden (TMB) between positive and negative lymph nodes, but TMB was significantly associated with PIK3CA mutation. Conclusion The somatic SNV/Indels of EP300 and FBXW7, SBS3 homologous recombination-mediated DNA repair defect were enriched in lymph node-positive patients.For lymph node-positive patients, EP300 or FBXW7 mutations predicted poor prognosis. No matter lymph node-positive or negative, more co-occurring mutation number predicted poor prognosis. PIK3CA mutation may account for the higher TMB and help identify patients who benefit from immunotherapy.

Objective: To find out the differences in gene characteristics between cervical cancer patients with and without lymph node metastasis, and to provide reference for therapy. Methods: From January 2018 to June 2022, recurrent cervical cancer patients 39 cases with lymph node metastasis and 73 cases without lymph node metastasis underwent testing of 1,021 cancer-related genes by next-generation sequencing. Maftools software was used to analyze somatic single nucleotide/insertion-deletion variation mutation, co-occurring mutation, cosmic mutation characteristics, oncogenic signaling pathways. Results: EP300 and FBXW7 were significantly enriched in lymph node-positive patients.Lymph node-positive patients with EP300 or FBXW7 mutations had lower overall survival (OS) after recurrence. Both lymph node-positive and -negative patients had plenty of co-occurring mutations but few mutually exclusive mutations. Lymph node-positive cooccurring mutation number ≥6 had lower OS, while lymph node-negative co-occurring mutation number ≥3 had lower OS after recurrence. The etiology of SBS3 was defects in DNA double strand break repair by homologous recombination, which exclusively exist in lymph node-positive patients. There was no difference in median tumor mutation burden (TMB) between positive and negative lymph nodes, but TMB was significantly associated with PIK3CA mutation. Conclusion The somatic SNV/Indels of EP300 and FBXW7, SBS3 homologous recombination-mediated DNA repair defect were enriched in lymph node-positive patients.For lymph node-positive patients, EP300 or FBXW7 mutations predicted poor prognosis. No matter lymph node-positive or negative, more co-occurring mutation number predicted poor prognosis. PIK3CA mutation may account for the higher TMB and help identify patients who benefit from immunotherapy.