ObjectiveTo investigate the present situation of input, output, outcome and impact of all registered community-based rehabilitation stations in Inner Mongolia in China, and analyze how the input predict the output, outcome and impact. MethodsFrom March 1st to April 30th, 2025, a questionnaire survey was conducted on all registered community-based rehabilitation stations in Inner Mongolia, covering four dimensions: input, output, outcome and impact. A total of 1 365 questionnaires were distributed. The input included four items: laws and policies, human resources, equipment and facilities, and rehabilitation information management. The output included two items: technical paths and benefits/effectiveness. The outcome included three items: coverage rates, rehabilitation interventions and functional results. The impact included two items: health and sustainability. Each item contained several questions, all of which were described in a positive way. Each question was scored from one to five. A lower score indicated that the situation of the community-based rehabilitation station was more in line with the content described in the question. Regression analysis was performed using the total score of each item of input dimension as independent variables, and the total scores of the output, outcome and impact dimensions as dependent variables. ResultsA total of 1 262 valid questionnaires were collected. The mean values of input, output, outcome and impact of community-based rehabilitation stations were 1.827 to 1.904, with coefficient of variation of 45.892% to 49.239%. The regression analysis showed that, rehabilitation information management, human resources, and laws and policies significantly predicted the output dimension (R² = 0.910, P < 0.001). Meanwhile, all four items in the input dimension predicted both the outcome (R² = 0.850, P < 0.001) and impact dimensions (R² = 0.833, P < 0.001). ConclusionInput, output, outcome and impact of the community-based rehabilitation stations in Inner Mongolia were generally in line with the content of the questions, although some imbalances were observed. Additionally, the input of community-based rehabilitation stations could significantly predict their output, outcome and impact.

A chemical investigation of secondary metabolites (SMs) from Aspergillus nidulans resulted in the identification of five novel dioxopiperazine (DKP)-diphenyl ether hybrids, designated as diphenylemestrins A-E (1-5). These compounds 1-5 represent the first known dimers combining DKP and diphenyl ether structures, with compound 4 featuring an uncommon dibenzofuran as the diphenyl ether component. The structural elucidation and determination of absolute stereochemistry were accomplished through spectroscopic analysis and electronic circular dichroism (ECD) calculations. Notably, diphenylemestrin C (3) exhibited moderate cytostatic activity against NB4 cells, with a half maximal inhibitory concentration (IC₅₀) value of 21.99 μmol·L^-1, and induced apoptosis at higher concentrations.
Aspergillus nidulans/metabolism* ; Diketopiperazines/pharmacology* ; Molecular Structure ; Phenyl Ethers/pharmacology* ; Humans ; Apoptosis/drug effects* ; Cell Line, Tumor

Objective To investigate changes in gut microbiota during diabetic nephropathy(DN)pro-gression using 16S rDNA sequencing technology.Methods A total of 90 male SD rats were randomly divided into a normal control group(n=10,no modeling,regular feeding)and a model group(diabetes model).The diabetes model was established by a single intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin(STZ)at 60 mg/kg,with regular feeding.According to the feeding time after modeling,the rats were divided into 2-week,4-week,8-week,and 12-week model groups(fed for 2,4,8,and 12 weeks after model establishment),with 20 rats in each group.Blood urea nitrogen(BUN)was measured using the urease method,serum creatinine(Scr)was deter-mined by the picric acid method,and ELISA was used to detect urinary kidney injury molecule-1(KIM-1)and neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin(NGAL)levels.HE,PAS,and Masson staining were used to observe renal tissue pathological changes.Gut microbiota was collected from the rats,and 16S rDNA gene sequencing was used to analyze the gut microbiota to understand changes in the gut microbiota.Results Compared with the normal control group,the levels of KIM-1 and NGAL in urine of rats in all model groups were significantly increased(P<0.05).Pathological staining results showed that,compared with the normal control group,rats in all model groups exhibited diffuse thickening of the glomerular basement membrane and pathological chan-ges such as local necrosis and vacuolar degeneration in renal tubular epithelial cells.16S rDNA sequencing re-sults indicated that the abundance and structure of intestinal microbiota in rats of all model groups changed.Compared with the normal control group,in the 8-week and 12-week model groups,the relative abundance of Bacteroides and Akkermansia decreased,while the relative abundance of Roseburia,Alloprevotella,Prevotel-laceae-Ga6A1,and Ruminococcaceae UCG-005 increased.Compared with the normal control group,in the 12-week model group,the abundance of Akkermansia decreased and that of Prevotellaceae-NK3B31 increased.Conclusion The abundance and structure of gut microbial community in DN rats under conventional feeding at different time points change significantly,further confirming the"gut-kidney axis"theory.

Moyamoya disease (MMD) is a chronic progressive cerebrovascular disease, and extracranial-intracranial revascularization is the most commonly treatment for MMD. With the continuous development of imaging techniques, the perioperative monitoring methods for MMD patients have gradually become more diverse. However, Doppler ultrasound still holds an important position due to its convenience and non-invasiveness. This article reviews the role of Doppler ultrasound in the perioperative assessment of patients with MMD.

Objective:To explore the relief effect and mechanism of electroacupuncture in rats with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) based on the NF-κB/NLRP3 signaling pathway.Methods:SD rats were divided into a blank control group, a model group, an electroacupuncture group, and an electroacupuncture+PMA group using a random number table method, with 10 rats in each group. Except for the blank control group, all other groups were used to prepare KOA models. After successful modeling, rats in the electroacupuncture group and electroacupuncture+PMA group were subjected to electroacupuncture stimulation on both sides of the "Yanglingquan"(GB34), "Neixiyan"(EX LE4), and "Waixiyan"(EX-LE5); the electroacupuncture+PMA group received intraperitoneal injection of 5 mg/kg PMA once a day for 11 consecutive days of intervention; the blank control group and model group did not receive any intervention. Thermal foot contraction latency (TWL) and mechanical foot contraction threshold (MWT) were detected. HE staining was used to observe the inflammation and damage of synovial tissue and knee articular cartilage tissue. ELISA was used to detect the levels of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), pain mediator substance P (SP) and IL-6 in serum. The expressions of CGRP, iNOS proteins in dorsal root ganglion were detected by immunofluorescence assay. The expressions of CGRP, iNOS, p-p65/p65, NLRP3, Caspase-1, ASC proteins in dorsal root ganglia were detected by Western blot.Results:Compared with the model group, the TWL and MWT of the rats in the electroacupuncture group (3, 6, 9 and 11 days) significantly increased ( P<0.05), the pathological damage of synovial tissue and knee articular cartilage tissue were reduced, serum CGRP, SP, IL-6 levels significantly decreased ( P<0.05), and the expressions of CGRP, iNOS, p-p65/p65, NLRP3, Caspase-1, ASC proteins in dorsal root ganglion significantly decreased ( P<0.05); PMA significantly inhibited the effect of electrolysis on KOA rats ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Electroacupuncture can alleviate pain symptoms in KOA rats, and the mechanism may be related to the inhibition of the activation of NF-κB/NLRP3 signaling pathway.

Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of DSA-guided continuous radiofrequency ablation(CRF)and high-voltage,long-duration pulsed radiofrequency(HL-PRF)of ganglia impar in treating perineal pain in patients with rectal cancer.Methods This study is a single-center,randomized,active-controlled,double-blind trial that included 57 rectal cancer patients with perineal pain.At a 1∶1 ratio,the patients were randomly divided into CRF group(n=28)and HL-PRF group(n=29).The primary outcome indicators were the pain numerical rating scale(NRS)scores determined at the preoperative(T0),postoperative 24 h(T1),one week(T2),one month(T3),3 months(T4)and 6 months(T5)time-points.The secondary outcome indicators included the sitting time at T0,T1,T2,T3,T4 and T5 time-points,the 9-item patient health questionnaire(PHQ-9)score,the pittsburgh sleep quality index(PSQI)score,the postoperative oral morphine dosage,and the incidence of perineal numbness.Results Compared with the value at T0 time-point,in both groups the NRS score,PHQ-9 score and PSQI score at T1-T5 time-points were significantly decreased,while the sitting time become remarkably increased(all P＜0.05).No statistically significant differences in postoperative oral morphine dosage and incidence of perineal numbness existed between the two groups(both P＞0.05).There were no statistically significant differences in NRS score,PHQ-9 score and PSQI score,sitting time and oral morphine dosage at T1,T2,T3 time-points between CRF group and HL-PRF group(all P＞0.05),while at T4 and T5 time-points the NRS score,PHQ-9 score and PSQI score in HL-PRF group were significantly higher than those in CRF group(all P＜0.05),and the sitting time in HL-PRF group was strikingly lower than that in CRF group(P＜0.05).Conclusion Both CRF and HL-PRF of ganglion impar can alleviate perineal pain in patients with advanced rectal cancer and improve the quality of life of patients.CRF is superior to HL-PRF in the long-term efficacy.

Objective:To compare the mid-term clinical effects of AngioJet rheolytic thrombectomy assisted catheter-directed thrombolysis (ART+CDT) with catheter-directed thrombolysis (CDT) in the treatment of acute deep venous thrombosis of lower extremities.Methods:Ninety-one patients admitted to the Department from Jan 2016 to Dec 2017 were placed with inferior vena cava filters and divided into ART+CDT group (30 cases)and CDT group (61 cases). Total urokinase dosge, thrombolytic time, operative cost, length of hospital stay, detumescence rate, thrombus clearance rate, cumulative patency rate of lower limb veins, Villalta score at 2 years and 5 years, thrombosis recurrence rate and chronic venous insufficiency quality of life questionnaire were compared between the two groups.Results:The success rate of surgery was 100% in both groups, there was no mortality. There were significant differences in the short-term postoperative outcomes between the two groups in terms of total dosage of urokinase, thrombolysis time, total cost of surgery, length of hospital stay, detumescence rate, venous patency scores before and after treatment, and venous patency rate (all P<0.05). For the mid- and long-term postoperative outcomes of 2 and 5 years, there were no significant differences in the incidence of PTS, recurrence rate of thrombus, chronic venous function scale, and cumulative patency rate at 2 years (all P>0.05). Conclusions:ART+CDT has a significant advantage over CDT alone in terms of early efficacy and early reopening of blood flow in patients. Both ART+CDT and CDT have a low incidence of PTS and a low recurrence rate of thrombus in the mid-term follow-up, and both have satisfactory performance in the mid- and long-term efficacy of interventional treatment of deep venous thrombosis of lower limbs.

Objective:To investigate the effect and associated mechanism of tumor tissue-infiltrating NK cells after receiving radiotherapy for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).Methods:A HCC tumor-bearing mouse model was constructed using human hepatocellular carcinoma cell line (SK-Hep-1) and divided into four groups: control, radiotherapy, NK cell clearance, and NK clearance combined with radiotherapy. Tumor growth condition was simultaneously recorded. The NK cell ratio in peripheral blood and the NK cell intratumoral infiltration condition were detected by flow cytometry and immunohistochemistry. Lentiviral-constructed SK-Hep-1 cells was used to detect the effect of radiotherapy on the regulation of CXCL10 and NK cell chemotaxis following EZH2 overexpression. SK-Hep-1 cells were irradiated in vitro and in vivo. The expression levels of EZH2 and CXCL10 mRNA and protein in the two groups of cell lines and mouse tumor tissues were detected by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), western blotting (WB), and immunohistochemistry. The chemotaxis and blocking experiments were used to validate the chemotaxis effect of CXCL10 on NK cells. The independent sample t-test was used to compare the groups. P<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results:The HCC tumor-bearing mouse model experiment showed that HCC tumor growth was most remarkable in the NK clearance combined with the radiotherapy group compared to the radiotherapy group ( P<0.05). Compared with the control group, the number of NK cells in the peripheral blood of nude mice in the radiotherapy group was significantly reduced, while the NK cell intratumoral infiltration was significantly increased ( P<0.05). Flow cytometry and immunohistochemistry showed invitro and invivo expressional alterations. The average expression levels of EZH2 mRNA and protein in hepatocellular carcinoma cell lines and tumor tissues were decreased in the radiotherapy group than the control group and mouse tumor tissues ( P<0.05), while the mRNA and protein expression levels of CXCL10 increased ( P<0.05). The cell supernatant following radiotherapy enhanced NK cell chemotaxis but inhibited CXCL10 neutralization. EZH2 overexpression validated that radiotherapy up-regulated CXCL10 mRNA and down-regulated protein expression levels in in vitro and in vivo experiments ( P<0.05). The chemotactic effect on NK cells was significantly weakened with EZH2 overexpression following radiotherapy. Conclusion:NK cells, as immune effector cells, are directly involved in radiotherapy- activated anti-HCC immunity. Importantly, radiotherapy inhibits EZH2 expression in hepatocellular carcinoma, thereby upregulating CXCL10 expression and enhancing intratumoral NK cell invasion.

Background::Pathological scars are a disorder that can lead to various cosmetic, psychological, and functional problems, and no effective assessment methods are currently available. Assessment and treatment of pathological scars are based on cutaneous manifestations. A two-photon microscope (TPM) with the potential for real-time non-invasive assessment may help determine the under-surface pathophysiological conditions in vivo. This study used a portable handheld TPM to image epidermal cells and dermal collagen structures in pathological scars and normal skin in vivo to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment in scar patients. Methods::Fifteen patients with pathological scars and three healthy controls were recruited. Imaging was performed using a portable handheld TPM. Five indexes were extracted from two dimensional (2D) and three dimensional (3D) perspectives, including collagen depth, dermo-epidermal junction (DEJ) contour ratio, thickness, orientation, and occupation (proportion of collagen fibers in the field of view) of collagen. Two depth-dependent indexes were computed through the 3D second harmonic generation image and three morphology-related indexes from the 2D images. We assessed index differences between scar and normal skin and changes before and after treatment.Results::Pathological scars and normal skin differed markedly regarding the epidermal morphological structure and the spectral characteristics of collagen fibers. Five indexes were employed to distinguish between normal skin and scar tissue. Statistically significant differences were found in average depth ( t = 9.917, P <0.001), thickness ( t = 4.037, P <0.001), occupation ( t= 2.169, P <0.050), orientation of collagen ( t = 3.669, P <0.001), and the DEJ contour ratio ( t = 5.105, P <0.001). Conclusions::Use of portable handheld TPM can distinguish collagen from skin tissues; thus, it is more suitable for scar imaging than reflectance confocal microscopy. Thus, a TPM may be an auxiliary tool for scar treatment selection and assessing treatment efficacy.

Objective:To investigate the geriatric nursing competency of undergraduate nursing interns in four schools of nursing in Beijing as well as the influencing factors, and to provide a reference for perfecting the geriatric nursing education system in colleges and universities.Methods:From October to November 2022, a cross-sectional survey was performed on 223 undergraduate nursing interns selected by convenience sampling from four schools of nursing in Beijing, with the use of a general information questionnaire and the Gerontological Nursing Competence instrument. A general linear regression model was established to explore the factors influencing the geriatric nursing competency of nursing interns.Results:The mean total score for gerontological nursing competency was (3.19±0.40). In all dimensions, the mean score was highest for "Providing a safe living environment for older persons" (3.40±0.47) and lowest for "Understanding the sexual needs of older persons" (2.78±0.73). The thought about whether gerontological nursing contents were enough and the level of motivation to study gerontological nursing courses were the factors affecting nursing interns' gerontological nursing competency ( P<0.05). Conclusions:The overall gerontological nursing competency of the nursing interns was at a medium level, with uneven competencies in different dimensions. Nursing schools should strengthen gerontological nursing course building and stimulate students' learning motivation to improve their gerontological nursing competency.