Objective To construct a prediction model for the population with hypertension and diabetes to assess the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD), and to provide a scientific basis for formulating targeted CKD prevention and control measures. Methods Based on physical examination data from community residents aged 60 years and above in Nanjing in 2022, 10 221 patients with hypertension and diabetes were selected as the study subjects. Variables associated with CKD prevalence were screened using univariate analysis, and further variable selection was performed using LASSO regression. Finally, a CKD risk prediction model was constructed based on logistic regression. The model's performance was evaluated using the ROC curve and calibration curve. Results The prevalence rate of CKD in the study population was 22.71%, with a mean age of 71.66 years. LASSO regression identified seven variables associated with CKD: age, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), hemoglobin, uric acid, triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index, urine protein-to-creatinine ratio (UPCR), and medical insurance type. The final logistic regression model incorporated six variables: age [OR=1.067 (95% CI: 1.058-1.076)], BUN [OR=1.377 (95% CI: 1.338-1.418)], hemoglobin [OR=0.992 (95% CI: 0.989-0.995)], uric acid [OR=1.004 (95% CI: 1.003-1.004)], TyG index [OR=1.445 (95% CI: 1.324-1.577)], and self-payment medical insurance [OR=1.732 (95% CI: 1.542-1.945)]. The model had an AUC of 0.759 (95% CI: 0.747-0.770) and a Brier score of 0.140 (95% CI: 0.136-0.145), indicating good predictive performance. The calibration curve showed good agreement between the predicted risk and the observed value. Conclusion The constructed LASSO-logistic regression risk prediction model in this study can effectively assess the risk of CKD in elderly individuals aged 60 years and above with hypertension and diabetes, providing a basis for early identification of high-risk individuals and the formulation of targeted CKD prevention and control measures.

Neurological diseases have high morbidity and disability rates， posing a severe threat to human health. Cli nical manifestations include motor， sensory， cognitive and conscious disorders. Chaihu jia longgu muli decoction is derived from Treatise on Febrile Diseases ， with the effects of harmonizing Shaoyang， activating Yang and clearing heat， and tranquilizing the mind. This paper systematically reviews the research progress in clinical application and mechanism of Chaihu jia longgu muli decoction in the field of neurological diseases. It has been found that the decoction shows favorable efficacy in various neurological diseases such as insomnia， depression， epilepsy， vertigo， migraine and vascular dementia. The specific mechanisms are related to regulating neurotransmitter levels， repairing neuronal function， alleviating neuroinflammation， improving mitochondrial dysfunction and regulating intestinal flora. In the future， standardized prospective follow-up cohorts should be established， and core outcome indicators should be clearly defined to strengthen the evidence base. Furthermore， multidisciplinary research should be leveraged to expand the therapeutic value of Chaihu jia longgu muli decoction in the management of neurological diseases.

Background: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a leading cause of cancer mortality, characterized by poor prognosis due to its high proliferative and invasive potential. Tumor metabolic reprogramming, particularly involving glucose metabolism, is essential for tumor survival. This study investigates the role of the Hippo pathway effector transcriptional co-activator with PDZ-binding motif (TAZ) in regulating gluconeogenesis and promoting tumorigenesis in HCC. Methods: TAZ expression in HCC was analyzed using The Cancer Genome Atlas data and validated in clinical samples and cell lines. TAZ was overexpressed or silenced in HCC cell lines to evaluate its effects on cell proliferation, apoptosis, migration, and invasion. The expression and prognostic relevance of the gluconeogenesis-related genes phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase 1 (PCK1) and glucose-6-phosphatase (G6PC) were examined, along with their correlation with TAZ expression. Tumor growth was assessed in nude mice. Interactions between TAZ and the glucocorticoid receptor (GR) were investigated using co-immunoprecipitation, immunofluorescence, and chromatin immunoprecipitation assays. Results: TAZ was significantly upregulated in HCC tissues and cell lines. TAZ overexpression enhanced proliferation, reduced apoptosis, and promoted migration and invasion. In contrast, PCK1 and G6PC were downregulated in HCC and showed a negative correlation with TAZ expression. Conclusion TAZ modulates gluconeogenesis and accelerates tumor growth, whereas its knockdown attenuates tumor progression. TAZ interacts with GR, suppressing its transcriptional activity on gluconeogenic gene promoters.

OBJECTIVE To explore the value of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid(BALF)metagenomic next generation sequencing(mNGS)technique in diagnosis of the pulmonary cryptococcosis patients with different clinical features so as to raise the clinicians' awareness of the diagnosis of pulmonary cryptococcosis with BALF-mNGS.METHODS Totally 73 patients with pulmonary cryptococcosis and 73 non-pulmonary cryptococcosis patients who were treated in Wenzhou People's Hospital from Jan.2021 to May 2024 were recruited as the research subjects.The clinical data including baseline data,complications,clinical manifestations,clinical laboratory test data,ima-ging findings and serological test data were collected from the patients.The sensitivity and specificity of BALF-mNGS in diagnosis of the pulmonary cryptococcosis were observed,and the difference in the sensitivity in diagno-sis of the patients with various clinical features was analyzed.RESULTS A total of 73 patients with pulmonary cryp-tococcosis were enrolled in the study,44 of whom were male,and 29 were female;62 were positive for BALF-mNGS,11 were negative;all of the 73 non-pulmonary cryptococcosis patients were tested negative for BALF-mNGS,the sensi-tivity of the BALF-mNGS test was 84.93％,with the specificity 100.00％,the positive predictive value 100.00％,the negative predictive value 86.95％.Totally 45 patients had the symptoms of cough and expectoration,42 of whom were positive for BALF-mNGS,the test sensitivity of the patients with the symptoms of cough and expectoration was 93.33％,higher than that of the patients without the symptoms of cough and expectoration(P＜0.05).Totally 31 pa-tients had the lesion site of right lung,30 of whom were positive for BALF-mNGS,and the test sensitivity of the patients with lesion site of right lung was 96.77％,higher than that of the patients with the lesion site of left lung or both lungs(P＜0.05).Totally 44 patients had multiple lesions,41 of whom were positive for BALF-mNGS,the test sensitivity of the patients with multiple lesions was 93.18％,higher than that of the patients with single lesion(P＜0.05).CONCLUSIONS The sensitivity of the BALF-mNGS is high in diagnosis of the patients with pulmonary cryptococ-cosis,especially for the patients with symptoms of cough and expectoration,lesion site of right lung and multiple lesions.It can be used for the early diagnosis of pulmonary cryptococcosis.

To formulate an expert consensus on the principles of preoperative hair removal and provide scientific guidance for standardized removal of hair before surgical procedures so as to reduce the incidence of surgical site infections.METHODS Led by the Hospital Management Institute of National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China,this consensus was reached with the joint efforts from the expects of relevant fields such as surgeries,interventional therapies,nursing,and infection prevention and control.The consensus facilitates the classification and evaluation of literatures by following the evidence grade formulated by Oxford Evidence-based Medicine Center and focuses on the association of preoperative hair removal with surgical site infection,it reaches the evidence grade of expert consensus and recommendation intensity by integrating with discussions on meetings and clinical experience of the expects from relevant fields.RESULTS A total of 6 items of consensus were reached by summarizing the latest evidence on the aspects including the indications for preoperative hair removal,tools,range,timing and places.CONCLUSION The consensus,to some extent,make supplements to and complete the exiting regulations and standards.It provides guidance for the medical institutions to carry out the preoperative hair removal.

OBJECTIVE To analyze the characteristics of imported malaria cases in West China Hospital of Sichuan University in recent years and to provide reference for the prevention and control of imported infectious diseases.METHOD A retrospective analysis of 62 cases of imported malaria from abroad reported in West China Hospital of Sichuan University from 2012 to 2023 were retrospectively analyzed.RESULTS From 2012 to 2023,62 cases of imported malaria were reported,including 49 cases(79.03％)of falciparum malaria,10 cases(16.13％)of vivax malaria,and 3 cases(4.84％)of ovale malaria.Among the imported malaria cases,9 cases were severe malaria,with 8(16.33％,8/49)severe cases caused by falciparum malaria,of which 6 cases(75.00％,6/8)were cere-bral malaria.The cases were mainly Chinese citizens and young-to-middle-aged adults,with the highest concentra-tion in the 40-49 age group(37.10％,23/62).There were more males than females,with a male-to-female sex ratio of 11.4∶1;the predominant occupation was worker(38.71％,24/62).The primary region of importation was Africa(90.32％,56/62).There was importation throughout the year,with no distinct seasonal distribution pattern.Two of the admitted cases died(severe cases of falciparum malaria,which developed into cerebral malari-a),while the rest were improved and discharged from the hospital after standardized treatment.CONCLUSIONS Cases of imported malaria from abroad are characterized by Chinese nationality,males,young adults and workers.The type of malaria is mainly falciparum malaria,and the prognosis for most cases is relatively good.It is necessary to strengthen the construction of joint prevention and control systems and other long-term mechanisms,and to continuously and scientifically implement various strategies and measures to prevent the re-emergence of malaria through imported ca-ses,in order to avoid the occurrence of secondary cases resulting from imported infections.

Objective Explored the clinical efficacy and mechanism of improved CO2 fractional laser on treatment for refractory wounds.Methods A total of 122 patients with refractory wounds who were admitted to the hospital from May 2022 to May 2024 were selected and randomly divided into a conventional group(conventional dressing change treatment+photodynamic therapy+conventional CO2 fractional laser treatment)and an improved group(conventional dressing change treatment+photodynamic therapy+improved CO2 fractional laser treatment)by lottery,with 61 cases in each group.The serum C-reactive protein(CRP)and erythrocyte sedimentation rate(ESR)levels,the number of wound bacteria before treatment and after 1,2,and 3 weeks of treatment were compared between the two groups.The wound healing rates after 1,2,and 3 weeks of treatment were compared between the two groups.The clinical efficacy of the two groups was compared.The levels of wound exudate basic fibroblast growth factor(bFGF)and angiopoietin-1(Ang-1)before treatment and after 1,2,and 3 weeks of treat-ment were compared.The adverse reactions of the two groups were compared.Results Repeated measures analy-sis of variance showed that there were an interaction effect between groups and over time in the serum CRP and ESR levels,the number of wound bacteria in both groups(P<0.05).There were no significant differences in the serum CRP and ESR levels and the number of wound bacteria between the two groups before treatment(P>0.05).The serum CRP and ESR levels and the number of wound bacteria in the improved group were lower than those in the conventional group after 1,2,and 3 weeks of treatment(P<0.05).Repeated measures analysis of variance showed that there was an interaction effect between groups and over time in the wound healing rates of both groups(P<0.05).The wound healing rates in the improved group were higher than those in the conventional group after 1,2,and 3 weeks of treatment(P<0.05).The total clinical effective rate of the improved group was higher than that of the conventional group(P<0.05).Repeated measures analysis of variance showed that there was an inter-action effect between groups and over time in the levels of bFGF and Ang-1 in wound exudates of both groups(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the levels of bFGF and Ang-1 in wound exudates between the two groups before treatment(P>0.05).The levels of bFGF and Ang-1 in wound exudates in the improved group were higher than those in the conventional group after 1,2,and 3 weeks of treatment(P<0.05).There were no signifi-cant differences in the incidence of pain,pruritus and rash between the two groups(P>0.05).Conclusions In the treatment of refractory wounds,the combination of improved CO2 fractional laser and photodynamic therapy could promote the secretion of wound exudate growth factors,inhibit wound bacterial growth and inflammatory response,accelerate wound healing,and improve clinical efficacy,with high safety.The mechanism of action is related to the promotion of wound exudate growth factor secretion.

The treatment of castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) faces major challenges characterized by acquired resistance to androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) and consequent aggressive tumor progression. In this context, ubiquitination and deubiquitination modifications, as key protein post-translational modifications, play a crucial role in prostate tumourigenesis and progression. In recent years, the regulation of ubiquitination and deubiquitination in CRPC by the androgen receptor signalling pathway and the tumour microenvironment has received extensive attention, and these dynamic regulatory processes have become important molecular events driving CRPC progression by affecting the proliferation, metastasis, and immune escape ability of tumour cells. Therefore, in-depth analysis of the mechanisms of ubiquitination and deubiquitination in CRPC will help develop new therapeutic targets and provide more therapeutic options for patients.

OBJECTIVE To explore the value of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid(BALF)metagenomic next generation sequencing(mNGS)technique in diagnosis of the pulmonary cryptococcosis patients with different clinical features so as to raise the clinicians' awareness of the diagnosis of pulmonary cryptococcosis with BALF-mNGS.METHODS Totally 73 patients with pulmonary cryptococcosis and 73 non-pulmonary cryptococcosis patients who were treated in Wenzhou People's Hospital from Jan.2021 to May 2024 were recruited as the research subjects.The clinical data including baseline data,complications,clinical manifestations,clinical laboratory test data,ima-ging findings and serological test data were collected from the patients.The sensitivity and specificity of BALF-mNGS in diagnosis of the pulmonary cryptococcosis were observed,and the difference in the sensitivity in diagno-sis of the patients with various clinical features was analyzed.RESULTS A total of 73 patients with pulmonary cryp-tococcosis were enrolled in the study,44 of whom were male,and 29 were female;62 were positive for BALF-mNGS,11 were negative;all of the 73 non-pulmonary cryptococcosis patients were tested negative for BALF-mNGS,the sensi-tivity of the BALF-mNGS test was 84.93％,with the specificity 100.00％,the positive predictive value 100.00％,the negative predictive value 86.95％.Totally 45 patients had the symptoms of cough and expectoration,42 of whom were positive for BALF-mNGS,the test sensitivity of the patients with the symptoms of cough and expectoration was 93.33％,higher than that of the patients without the symptoms of cough and expectoration(P＜0.05).Totally 31 pa-tients had the lesion site of right lung,30 of whom were positive for BALF-mNGS,and the test sensitivity of the patients with lesion site of right lung was 96.77％,higher than that of the patients with the lesion site of left lung or both lungs(P＜0.05).Totally 44 patients had multiple lesions,41 of whom were positive for BALF-mNGS,the test sensitivity of the patients with multiple lesions was 93.18％,higher than that of the patients with single lesion(P＜0.05).CONCLUSIONS The sensitivity of the BALF-mNGS is high in diagnosis of the patients with pulmonary cryptococ-cosis,especially for the patients with symptoms of cough and expectoration,lesion site of right lung and multiple lesions.It can be used for the early diagnosis of pulmonary cryptococcosis.

To formulate an expert consensus on the principles of preoperative hair removal and provide scientific guidance for standardized removal of hair before surgical procedures so as to reduce the incidence of surgical site infections.METHODS Led by the Hospital Management Institute of National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China,this consensus was reached with the joint efforts from the expects of relevant fields such as surgeries,interventional therapies,nursing,and infection prevention and control.The consensus facilitates the classification and evaluation of literatures by following the evidence grade formulated by Oxford Evidence-based Medicine Center and focuses on the association of preoperative hair removal with surgical site infection,it reaches the evidence grade of expert consensus and recommendation intensity by integrating with discussions on meetings and clinical experience of the expects from relevant fields.RESULTS A total of 6 items of consensus were reached by summarizing the latest evidence on the aspects including the indications for preoperative hair removal,tools,range,timing and places.CONCLUSION The consensus,to some extent,make supplements to and complete the exiting regulations and standards.It provides guidance for the medical institutions to carry out the preoperative hair removal.