ObjectiveTo evaluate a third-generation applicator template for intracavitary combined with interstitial brachytherapy （IC-ISBT） suitable for locally advanced cervical cancer， aiming to improve therapeutic outcomes. MethodsA retrospective study was conducted on patients with stage IB3-ⅣB cervical cancer treated at Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center from January 2023 to October 2023. Magnetic resonance imaging data before and after external beam radiation therapy were collected and analyzed. According to the residual tumor after external beam radiation， high-risk clinical target volumes （HR-CTV） were delineated， based on which a third-generation IC-ISBT applicator template was designed. The dosimetric and therapeutic differences between using this applicator template （template implantation group） and traditional freehand interstitial implantation （freehand implantation group） were further compared. Statistical methods were used to analyze the data from both groups to test the efficacy and safety of the two approaches. ResultsThe third-generation applicator template could accommodate different cervical structures and optimize needle path layout. The tumor volume in the template implantation group was significantly larger than in the freehand implantation group， showing statistical differences. In terms of dosimetric coverage （V_100%）， the template implantation group exhibited significant statistical differences compared with the freehand implantation group， demonstrating superior dose coverage. Additionally， the third-generation template showed advantages in protecting the rectum and sigmoid colon by potentially reducing high-dose points， while there were no significant differences in bladder dosimetry between the two methods. The primary cervical lesion remission rates were similar between the two groups. ConclusionThe third-generation IC-ISBT applicator template is scientifically and rationally designed， especially for patients with larger tumor volumes and later stages. It is easy to operate， highly reproducible， and shows significant advantages in dose distribution and protection of surrounding critical organs. The template has the potential to be widely applied as a routine treatment option.

Objective:To design and evaluate the application value of intracavitary-interstitial brachytherapy (IC-ISBT) applicator template for locally advanced cervical cancer.Methods:MRI data of 100 patients with ⅡB-ⅣA stage cervical cancer (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics 2018 staging system) before and after external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) admitted to Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center from March 2019 to September 2020 were collected. The range of primary cervical lesions was retrospectively analyzed and compared. Based on the residual mass of patients, the corresponding high-risk clinical target volume (HR-CTV) was delineated, and the IC-ISBT applicator template was designed and initially applied to cervical cancer patients. Dosimetry analysis and efficacy evaluation were compared between the applicator template-guided ( n=37) and free-hand implantation groups ( n=63). Chi-square test or Fisher exact test was performed for categorical variables, and t-test or U-test for continuous variables. Results:The median distance between the residual tumor margin (clockwise 3, 6, 9, 12 o'clock) and the center of 100 patients with ⅡB-ⅣA stage cervical cancer after EBRT was 16.5, 14.0, 17.0 and 13.0 mm, respectively. The corresponding HR-CTV was superimposed to reconstruct the three-dimensional diagram, and the cylindrical IC-ISBT applicator template with mushroom-like head was designed and manufactured: the longest and shortest diameter of the head was 35 and 20 mm, respectively; the central channel was adapted to the uterine tube, the C1-C12 channels was arranged in inner circle, and the peripheral B1-B5 and A1-A4 pin channels were expanded bilaterally. In terms of dose coverage, there was no significant difference between the HR-CTV D 90% [(635.12±22.65) vs. (635.80±25.84) cGy], bladder D 2 cm3 [(473.79±44.78) vs. (463.55±66.43) cGy)], rectum D 2 cm3 [(396.99±73.54) vs. (408.00±73.94) cGy] and sigmoid colon D 2 cm3 [(293.07±152.72) vs. (311.31±135.77) cGy] between the template-guided and free-hand implantation groups (all P>0.05), but the HR-CTV D 98% was significantly higher [(544.78±32.07) vs. (536.78±32.04) cGy, P=0.007] and the rectum D 1 cm3 and D 0.1 cm3 were significantly lower [(438.62±69.65) vs. (453.97±67.89) cGy, P=0.016; (519.46±70.67) vs. (543.82±81.24) cGy, P=0.001] in the template-guided implantation group. In addition, there was no significant difference in the complete response rate between two groups (86% vs. 83%, P>0.05). Conclusions:This IC-ISBT applicator template is reasonably designed, and the therapeutic efficacy of the template-guided implantation is equivalent to that of free-hand implantation. The dose coverage of the target area meets the clinical demand with a better protection of the organs at risk. The applicator template has the potential to be widely used as a conventional template in clinical practice as the applicator-guided implantation is convenient to operate and repeat.

Fatigue is one of the common symptoms in patients with liver cirrhosis, which has a serious impact on the quality of life of patients. This article reviews the influencing factors and intervention strategies of fatigue in patients with cirrhosis, aiming to provide reference for early recognition and intervention of fatigue in patients with cirrhosis.

The pre-research of medical device standards is of great significance for the enactment and amendment of standards.This study discusses four aspects and explores how to promote more scientific and reasonable pre-research.Based on the pre-research practice of medical device standards project,this study puts forward relevant work ideas and suggestions.

Objective:Analyze the impact of smoking on the mortality and life expectancy of residents in Tianjin in 2019.Methods:Use mortality case-control study method to collect all cause of death cases of residents in Tianjin in 2019 for analysis. After adjusting for the 5-years-old age group, education level, and marital status, the smoking attributed deaths from different diseases of different genders, smoking attributed deaths in different age groups, and their impact on life expectancy were analyzed.Results:The total number of deaths in 2019 was 75 254, with 42 201 males (56.1%). Among male deaths, 3 215 (9.9%) were attributed to smoking, of which 2 157 (50.2%) lung cancer deaths were attributed to smoking; The risk of lung cancer death among smokers was 3.075 times higher than that of non-smokers (95% CI: 2.812-3.364); Among the 33 053 female deaths (43.9%), 1 396 (5.8%) were caused by smoking, with 744 (29.1%) lung cancer deaths attributed to smoking. The age group with the highest number of deaths attributed to smoking for women was the 75-<80 years old age group, followed by the 70-<75 and 80-<85 years old age groups. The age group with the highest proportion of deaths attributed to smoking for men was the 55-<60 years old age group. In addition, smoking accounts for more than 60% of deaths in the 60-<65, 45-<50, 55-<60, and 65-<70 years old age groups. In 2019, the loss of life expectancy attributed to smoking deaths among all residents in Tianjin was 1.13 years, with a loss of 1.15 years for males and 0.57 years for females. The expected life expectancy excluding deaths caused by smoking was 82.92 years, 80.77 years for males and 84.61 years for females. Conclusions:Smoking remains one of the important risk factors for death among residents. Promoting effective measures to reduce smoking rates is an effective way to increase life expectancy.

OBJECTIVE To report the analysis and treatment of liver function injury caused by heparin sodium injection in the positive control group in an early clinical study of new drugs, in order to provide reference for the clinical use of heparin sodium injection and provide ideas for the treatment of adverse reactions. METHODS Analyzed and summarized one case of liver injury in a tolerance and pharmacokinetics study of a new anticoagulant drug with both placebo and heparin sodium as control, described the case process, analyzed the cause, and discussed the enlightenment for treatment of adverse event in early clinical research and the safety of heparin sodium in clinical use. RESULTS Three cases occurred different degrees increasing of alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase after 4 healthy subjects were infused with heparin sodium for 5 consecutive days. It was considered that those were adverse reactions caused by heparin sodium. Timely treatment was performed by strengthening monitoring and administrating liver protective drugs. Protocol was revised to avoid further injury to the follow-up subjects. CONCLUSION Continuous infusion of heparin sodium injection can easily cause liver function damage, and should be given sufficient attention during clinical use. Early clinical research should promptly analyze and handle adverse reactions to ensure the safety of subjects.

Objective: To investigate GATA3 expression and the regulatory mechanism of m6A modification in the re- sponse of alveolar epithelial cells to radiation, and to provide a new therapeutic target for radiation-induced lung injury based on its pathogenesis. Methods: Human lung epithelial cell line (A549) and mouse lung epithelial cell line (MLE-12) were exposed to X-ray irradiation with a single dose of 10 Gy (dose rate 1 Gy/min) and 6 Gy (dose rate 0.75 Gy/min), respect- ively. The expression of VIRMA gene (RNA methylase) was inhibited by lipofection of A549 cells and MLE-12 cells with shRNA-VIRMA plasmid and siRNA-VIRMA interfering fragment, respectively. Quantification of m6A RNA methylation was performed by colorimetry. Changes in the expression of mRNAs of VIRMA, GATA3, and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) markers in irradiated A549 and MLE-12 cells were determined by qRT-PCR. Changes in the expression of VIRMA,  GATA3,  and  EMT  marker  proteins  in  irradiated  A549  and  MLE-12  cells  were  determined  by  Western  blot. Results: Radiation up-regulated the expression of methylase VIRMA in A549 and MLE-12 cells, which in turn enhanced the m6A of total RNA and the expression of GATA3 gene and protein, resulting in EMT. Furthermore, in A549 and MLE-12 cells, interference of the VIRMA gene significantly reduced the expression of GATA3 gene and protein and the expression of EMT-related molecules. Conclusion　 Radiation induces m6A modification in alveolar epithelial cells, which up-regu- lates the expression of GATA3 gene and induces EMT, thus playing an important role in the process of radiation-induced lung injury.

Objective:To investigate the prevalence the influencing factors of metabolic syndrome among different age groups in Tianjin district.Methods:According to the ‘2015 Chinese Adult Chronic Disease and Nutrition Surveillance Program’, multi-stage cluster random sampling method was used to extract 42 communities from 7 districts in Tianjin. A total of 1 753 adult residents in the 42 communities were selected as the research subjects to analyze the relationship between the influencing factors and metabolic syndrome with descriptive epidemiological analysis. The χ2 test, non-conditional logistic regression and classification tree models were used to analyze the data. Results:The prevalence rate of metabolic syndrome in Tianjin was 30.6%, and the standardized rate was 24.5%. The prevalence rate of metabolic syndrome in Tianjin was increased with age, which was the highest in elderly people (38.9%, ≥60 years). According to the classification tree model, in youth group (18―44 years old), gender, smoking, subjective feeling of health, annual household income and sleep duration were important influencing factors of metabolic syndrome, And the standardized importance was 100%, 95.59%, 22.55%, 20.94% and 9.89%, respectively. In the middle-aged group (45―59 years old), secondhand smoke exposure, subjective feeling of health, sleep duration, the Chinese Food Pagoda (CHFP) score and living region were important influencing factors of metabolic syndrome, and the standardized importance was 100%, 98.08%, 91.04%, 45.74% and 20.15%, respectively. In the elderly group (≥60 years old), sleep duration, secondhand smoke exposure, gender, the CHFP score and living region were important influencing factors of metabolic syndrome, and the standardized importance was 100%, 46.75%, 41.87%, 41.82% and 7.60%, respectively.Conclusions:The prevalence rate of metabolic syndrome is quite high in Tianjin. Tobacco hazard (smoking and secondhand smoke exposure) and sleep duration are the common influencing factors of metabolic syndrome in all age groups. There are different emphases among different age groups in the distributions of those influencing factors, so pointed interventions should be adopted accordingly.

Objective:The time sequence transmission map and the cases travel track were used to explain the chain of transmission, describe the characteristics of transmission and analyze the mode of epidemic of novel coronavirus pneumonia, so as to provide evidence for the relevant government departments to carry out epidemic prevention and control.Methods:The time sequence transmission map and the cases travel track table were drawn, according to the time of incidence, age, sex, number of close contacts and their interrelations.Results:At the end of February 10, 2020, 63 COVID-19 cases were reported in the research area. Among them, 57 cases were confirmed (1 deaths) and 6 cases were asymptomatic, 57 cases were imported cases (90.48 %), 36 cases were reported by cluster epidemic (57.14 %) among friends and relatives. Cases have been spread to the fourth generation. Conclusion:The time sequence transmission map and the cases travel track showed that, in the research area, the epidemic situation of COVID-19 was mainly caused by imported case, and the clustering transmission was the major spread model. The time sequence transmission map and the cases travel track are worth popularizing in the prevention and control of major infectious diseases.

Objective:To explore the effect of continuous quality improvement (CQI) on reducing the incidence of peritoneal dialysis (PD)-related peritonitis in patients within the first year of PD initiation.Methods:The patients who received catheter placement from January 2006 to December 2016 in our hospital were enrolled in this study. All patients were divided into four groups: pre-CQI group patients who initiated PD treatment from 2006 to 2007 (before CQI phase, group A), CQI Ⅰphrase patients who initiated PD treatment from 2008 to 2010 (group B), CQI Ⅱ phrase patients who initiated PD treatment from 2011 to 2013 (group C), and CQI Ⅲ phrase patients who initiated PD treatment from 2014 to 2016 (group D). The method of plan, do, check and act (PDCA) was conducted to decrease the incidence of PDRP. All the patients were followed up for 12 months or until they withdrew from PD in this period. Poisson analysis was used to compare the incidence of PDRP among the groups.Results:There were 2 383 PD patients recruited in this study, including 346 cases in group A, 850 cases in group B, 688 cases in group C and 499 cases in group D, with an age of (47.1±15.8) years, among whom 59.1% of the patients were male, and 21.4% with diabetes. The follow-up time was (10.9±2.8) months. Compared with group A, the incidence of PDRP was lower than that in group C (0.156 episodes/patient year vs 0.234 episodes/patient year, P=0.020); the incidence of gram positive PDRP decreased (0.052, 0.049, 0.054 episodes/patient year vs 0.104 episodes/patient year, all P<0.05) in group B, C, D; the incidence of gram negative PDRP increased in group B, then decreased in group C and group D (all P>0.05). Cox regression analysis indicated that CQI was independently associated with the incidence of gram positive PDRP ( HR=0.526, 95% CI 0.349-0.792, P=0.002). Conclusion:CQI can effectively reduce the incidence of gram positive PDRP in patients within the first year of PD initiation.