ObjectiveTo investigate the effect and mechanism of transplantation of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell （hUC-MSC） with overexpression of the Numb gene in the treatment of cholestatic liver fibrosis （CLF）. MethodsThe technique of lentiviral transfection was used to induce the overexpression of the Numb gene in hUC-MSC （hUC-MSC^Numb-OE）， and hUC-MSC transfected with empty vector （hUC-MSC^OE-EV） was used as negative control. Bile duct ligation （BDL） was performed to establish a rat model of CLF， and then the rats were randomly divided into BDL group， hUC-MSC group， hUC-MSC^OE-EV group， and hUC-MSC^Numb-OE group， while a sham-operation group was also established. The rats in the intervention groups were given a single splenic injection of the corresponding cells after BDL， and samples were collected at the end of week 4. Related indicators were measured， including serum biochemistry， liver histopathology， the content of hydroxyproline （Hyp） in the liver， hepatic stellate cell activation， ductular reaction， liver regeneration， and the expression levels of key molecules in the Numb-p53 signaling axis. A one-way analysis of variance was used for comparison of continuous data between multiple groups， and the least significant difference t-test was used for further comparison between two groups. ResultsCompared with the BDL group， the hUC-MSC group and the hUC-MSC^OE-EV group had significant reductions in the levels of serum biochemical parameters （aspartate aminotransferase， gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase， total bile acid， total bilirubin， and direct bilirubin）， liver fibrosis markers （the content of Hyp and the expression levels of alpha-smooth muscle actin， tumor necrosis factor-α， and transforming growth factor-beta 1）， and ductular reaction markers （the expression levels of CK7 and CK19） （all P <0.05）， and compared with the hUC-MSC^OE-EV group， the hUC-MSC^Numb-OE group had significantly greater improvements in the above indicators （all P <0.05）. In addition， compared with the hUC-MSC^OE-EV group， the hUC-MSC^Numb-OE group had significant improvements in the expression levels of liver regeneration-related markers （albumin and hepatocyte nuclear factor 4α） and the molecules associated with the Numb-p53 signaling axis （Numb， pNumb， Mdm2， and p53） （all P <0.05）. ConclusionOverexpression of the Numb gene can enhance the therapeutic effect of hUC-MSC on CLF， possibly by activating the Numb-PTB^L-p53-HNF4α axis， promoting the hepatic differentiation of hUC-MSCs and subsequently enhancing liver regeneration.

OBJECTIVES: To assess the biomechanical performance of a novel bridging plate for treating Rockwood III acromioclavicular joint dislocation. METHODS: A novel bridging plate structure was designed based on CT data from a patient with Rockwood type III acromioclavicular joint dislocation, and a finite element model of the bridging plate-acromioclavicular joint interaction was constructed. The stress and deformation characteristics and biomechanical compatibility of the plate under post-reduction, normal loading, and impact loading conditions were analyzed to evaluate its fixation mechanism and clinical advantages. RESULTS: The stiffness of the bridging system was 27.78 N/mm, close to that of acromioclavicular joint ligaments (26.05 N/mm) and meeting the requirements for flexible deformation. Under normal loading, the maximum stress in the bridging system was 88.29 MPa to sustain physiological activities; under impact loading, the maximum stress reached 480 MPa, and the cable underwent plastic deformation to dissipate energy and effectively buffer local stress concentrations, thereby reducing the risk of rigid bone fractures. The high-stress regions in the bone primarily occurred at the edges of the C1-C4 screw holes. The maximum bone stress was 0.762 MPa under normal loading and 5.963 MPa under impact loading, accounting for 2.86% and 1.66% of the corresponding bolt stresses, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The novel bridging plate is better adapted to biomechanical characteristics of the acromioclavicular joint compared to traditional internal fixation. This fixation system provides sufficient stability while allowing physiological micromotion to facilitate postoperative rehabilitation. Significant flexible deformation can occur at the connection between the fixation ring and the cable, and brittle materials should not be used in this region. The issue of stress concentration at the C1-C4 screw holes requires special attention in its clinical application.
Acromioclavicular Joint/surgery* ; Humans ; Bone Plates ; Biomechanical Phenomena ; Finite Element Analysis ; Joint Dislocations/surgery* ; Fracture Fixation, Internal/methods*

OBJECTIVES: To explore the efficacy of DSA-guided intrathecal drug delivery system combined with Zi Wu Liu Zhu Acupoint Therapy for management of cancer pain and provide reference for its standardized clinical application. Methods and. RESULTS: Recommendations were formulated based on literature review and expert group discussion, and consensus was reached following expert consultation. The consensus recommendations are comprehensive, covering the entire treatment procedures from preoperative assessment and preparation, surgical operation process, postoperative management and traditional Chinese medicine treatment to individualized treatment planning. The study results showed that the treatment plans combining traditional Chinese with Western medicine effectively alleviated cancer pain, reduced the use of opioid drugs, and significantly improved the quality of life and enhanced immune function of the patients. Postoperative follow-up suggested good treatment tolerance among the patients without serious complications. CONCLUSIONS The formulated consensus is comprehensive and can provide reference for clinicians to use DSA-guided intrathecal drug delivery system combined with Zi Wu Liu Zhu Acupoint Therapy. The combined treatment has a high clinical value with a good safety profile for management of cancer pain.
Humans ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional ; Cancer Pain/therapy* ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal/therapeutic use* ; Drug Delivery Systems ; Pain Management/methods* ; China

Objective To explore the feasibility of extracting and transplanting the live cells from burn scab tissue combined with artificial dermal scaffold coverage for the treatment of deep Ⅱ-degree burn wounds.Methods Four female Bama miniature pigs aged 7 to 8 months were successfully anesthetized and 3 square skin deep Ⅱ-degree burn wound models with a side length of 50 mm were established on each side of the spine(each wound is divided into four parts of a square with a side length of 25 mm).A total of 24 wounds were established.The ipsilateral wounds were divided into the dermis group and the combination group.After the live cells from the scabs were extracted and replanted on the wound surface of the combined group,an artificial dermal scaffold was covered.The wound surface of the dermis group was simply covered with an artificial dermal scaffold.On 7,14,21,28 d of the experiment,5 mm diameter tissues corresponding to the central part of each wound surface after anesthesia were successively and simultaneously cut by circular drilling.The HE staining was performed to observe the coverage rate of wound epidermis,the Masson staining was used to observe the tissue collagen content,Ki-67 antigen was used to observe the proliferation rate of wound cells,and CD31 count was used to observe the neovascularization of wound capillaries.Results On 7 d of the experiment,no wound epidermis coverage was observed in both groups.The wound coverage rate on 14,21,28 d in the combination group was higher than that in the dermis group,and the difference was statistically significant(P＜0.05),moreover,the wound coverage rate in the combination group was increased with the experimental time was extended(P＜0.05).The collagen content on 7 d of experiment in the combination group was higher than that in the dermis group,and the difference was statistically significant(P＜0.05).The Ki-67 expression level of the wound tissue on 7-28 d in the combination group was higher than that in the dermis group,and the difference was statistically significant(P＜0.05).There was no statistically significant difference in the CD31 expression level during 7-28 d of experiment between the two groups(P＞0.05).Conclusion The extraction and transplantation of live cells from deep burn scab tissue combined with artifi-cial dermal scaffolds coverage could partially repair burn deep Ⅱ-degree wound.

Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy of Chu-Needle Therapy combined with Kang'ai Injection in treating cancer-related fatigue(CRF)in colorectal cancer patients with qi-blood deficiency syndrome.Methods Eighty patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer accompanied by CRF and qi-blood deficiency syndrome were enrolled from the inpatient and outpatient departments of Guangdong Second Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital between January 2023 and March 2024.Participants were randomly divided into an observation group(n=40)and a control group(n=40)using a random number table.The control group received Kang'ai Injection alone,while the observation group received additional Chu-Needle Therapy.Treatment courses lasted 7 days each,with two consecutive courses administered.After two weeks,clinical efficacy was evaluated by comparing Revised Piper Fatigue Scale scores,traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)syndrome scores,as well as red blood cell count(RBC),hemoglobin(HGB),and albumin(ALB)levels,and immune markers(CD3+,CD4+,CD8+,NK cells)before and after treatment.Safety and adverse reactions were also assessed.Results(1)After treatment,both groups showed significant improvements in all Piper Fatigue Scale(PFS)scores,including behavioral,sensory,affective,and cognitive dimensions,as well as total scores(P＜0.05).The observation group demonstrated significantly greater improvements in all PFS subscales and total scores compared to the control group,with statistically significant differences(P＜0.05).(2)After treatment,both groups exhibited marked reductions in TCM syndrome scores,including fatigue,palpitations,shortness of breath,pale complexion,dizziness,spontaneous or night sweating,limb numbness,poor appetite,pale nails,and total scores(P＜0.05).The observation group showed significantly better improvement in all TCM syndrome scores than the control group,with statistically significant differences(P＜0.05).(3)The total effective rate was 82.5％(33/40)in the observation group versus 40.00％(16/40)in the control group,indicating significantly superior therapeutic efficacy in the observation group,with statistically significant differences(P＜0.05).(4)After treatment,both groups demonstrated significant improvements in RBC,HGB,ALB levels(P＜0.05),with the observation group showing significantly greater improvements in these hematological parameters compared to the control group,with statistically significant differences(P＜0.05).(5)After-treatment,both groups showed significant changes in immune markers CD3+,CD4+,CD8+,or NK cells compared to baseline(P＜0.05).The observation group exhibited significantly better modulation of CD3+,CD4+,CD8+,and NK cell levels than the control group,with statistically significant differences(P＜0.05).(6)The incidence of adverse reactions was 5.00％(2/40)in the observation group versus 22.50％(9/40)in the control group,indicating significantly better safety profile in the observation group,with statistically significant differences(P＜0.05).Conclusion Chu-Needle Therapy combined with Kang'ai Injection significantly alleviates fatigue,improves clinical symptoms,enhances nutritional status and immune function,and elevates quality of life in colorectal cancer patients with CRF and qi-blood deficiency syndrome,demonstrating notable clinical efficacy.

Objective To investigate air radioactivity contamination, surface contamination, ambient dose equivalent rates, and radiation doses to individuals in the treatment room during ¹⁷⁷Lu-DOTATATE therapy. Methods A ward for ¹⁷⁷Lu-DOTATATE therapy was selected in the nuclear medicine department of a general hospital. Air and surface radioactivity samples were collected before and after therapy for four patients. Ambient dose equivalent rates were measured around the four patients following the initiation of ¹⁷⁷Lu-DOTATATE therapy. Measurements were taken at distances of 0.1, 0.3, 0.5, and 1−4 m (with 0.5 m intervals) from the right lateral midsection of the patient’s torso. The measurement time points included 5, 15, and 30 min after initiation of administration, as well as 0−4 h (with 1 h intervals), 24 h, and 48 h post-administration. Radiation exposure doses for personnel at different distances from the patients were calculated for each time interval. Results The results of radioactive aerosol detection for all four patients during and after the administration of ¹⁷⁷Lu-DOTATATE were similar to those before administration. Surface contamination was not detected at the measurement locations except for patient number 2. The ambient dose equivalent rates increased with increasing injection dose during the administration. However, the ambient dose equivalent rates decreased significantly within one hour after administration. At the end of the administration, the average ambient dose equivalent rate at a distance of one meter for the four patients was 42.931 μSv/h. From the start of administration to four hours post-administration, personnel maintaining a distance of one meter from the patient received a total radiation dose of 167.64 μSv. Conclusion Air radioactivity contamination does not occur during ¹⁷⁷Lu-DOTATATE therapy. However, measures should be taken before the commencement of therapy to address potential surface contamination. Both accompanying persons and healthcare staff receive radiation doses below the stipulated dose constraints throughout the treatment process. Therefore, it is necessary to implement appropriate measures to minimize the radiation exposure of healthcare staff.

Objective To investigate air radioactivity contamination, surface contamination, ambient dose equivalent rates, and radiation doses to individuals in the treatment room during ¹⁷⁷Lu-DOTATATE therapy. Methods A ward for ¹⁷⁷Lu-DOTATATE therapy was selected in the nuclear medicine department of a general hospital. Air and surface radioactivity samples were collected before and after therapy for four patients. Ambient dose equivalent rates were measured around the four patients following the initiation of ¹⁷⁷Lu-DOTATATE therapy. Measurements were taken at distances of 0.1, 0.3, 0.5, and 1−4 m (with 0.5 m intervals) from the right lateral midsection of the patient’s torso. The measurement time points included 5, 15, and 30 min after initiation of administration, as well as 0−4 h (with 1 h intervals), 24 h, and 48 h post-administration. Radiation exposure doses for personnel at different distances from the patients were calculated for each time interval. Results The results of radioactive aerosol detection for all four patients during and after the administration of ¹⁷⁷Lu-DOTATATE were similar to those before administration. Surface contamination was not detected at the measurement locations except for patient number 2. The ambient dose equivalent rates increased with increasing injection dose during the administration. However, the ambient dose equivalent rates decreased significantly within one hour after administration. At the end of the administration, the average ambient dose equivalent rate at a distance of one meter for the four patients was 42.931 μSv/h. From the start of administration to four hours post-administration, personnel maintaining a distance of one meter from the patient received a total radiation dose of 167.64 μSv. Conclusion Air radioactivity contamination does not occur during ¹⁷⁷Lu-DOTATATE therapy. However, measures should be taken before the commencement of therapy to address potential surface contamination. Both accompanying persons and healthcare staff receive radiation doses below the stipulated dose constraints throughout the treatment process. Therefore, it is necessary to implement appropriate measures to minimize the radiation exposure of healthcare staff.

Objective To investigate the current situation of emergency rescue patient retention in Jianyang People's Hospital and explore its causes.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the data of 4 834 patients rescued in the emergency room of Jianyang People's Hospital in 2022.They were divided into retention group and non retention group based on whether the emergency detention time exceeded 6 hours.With detention as the dependent variable and factors that may lead to emergency detention as the independent variable,binary logistic regression method was applied to screen for factors related to emergency detention.Results The median retention time for emergency rescue patients was 4.84 hours,with 3 721 cases(76.98%)having a retention time≤6 hours and 1 113 cases(23.02%)having a retention time＞6 hours;the main influencing factors for emergency detention included age,visit time,visit season,admission method,involving two or more departments,diversion direction,and treatment compliance(P＜0.05).Conclusion Emergency patients aged≥41 years old,treated from 17:00 to＜08:00 the next day,visited in winter,admitted on their own,involving two or more departments,diverted to hospitalization,and with average or poor treatment compliance are prone to emergency detention.Therefore,the emergency department of the hospital should develop appropriate management measures based on the above factors to reduce emergency detention time.

Objective To investigate the current situation of emergency rescue patient retention in Jianyang People's Hospital and explore its causes.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the data of 4 834 patients rescued in the emergency room of Jianyang People's Hospital in 2022.They were divided into retention group and non retention group based on whether the emergency detention time exceeded 6 hours.With detention as the dependent variable and factors that may lead to emergency detention as the independent variable,binary logistic regression method was applied to screen for factors related to emergency detention.Results The median retention time for emergency rescue patients was 4.84 hours,with 3 721 cases(76.98%)having a retention time≤6 hours and 1 113 cases(23.02%)having a retention time＞6 hours;the main influencing factors for emergency detention included age,visit time,visit season,admission method,involving two or more departments,diversion direction,and treatment compliance(P＜0.05).Conclusion Emergency patients aged≥41 years old,treated from 17:00 to＜08:00 the next day,visited in winter,admitted on their own,involving two or more departments,diverted to hospitalization,and with average or poor treatment compliance are prone to emergency detention.Therefore,the emergency department of the hospital should develop appropriate management measures based on the above factors to reduce emergency detention time.

Objective To investigate the current situation of emergency rescue patient retention in Jianyang People's Hospital and explore its causes.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the data of 4 834 patients rescued in the emergency room of Jianyang People's Hospital in 2022.They were divided into retention group and non retention group based on whether the emergency detention time exceeded 6 hours.With detention as the dependent variable and factors that may lead to emergency detention as the independent variable,binary logistic regression method was applied to screen for factors related to emergency detention.Results The median retention time for emergency rescue patients was 4.84 hours,with 3 721 cases(76.98%)having a retention time≤6 hours and 1 113 cases(23.02%)having a retention time＞6 hours;the main influencing factors for emergency detention included age,visit time,visit season,admission method,involving two or more departments,diversion direction,and treatment compliance(P＜0.05).Conclusion Emergency patients aged≥41 years old,treated from 17:00 to＜08:00 the next day,visited in winter,admitted on their own,involving two or more departments,diverted to hospitalization,and with average or poor treatment compliance are prone to emergency detention.Therefore,the emergency department of the hospital should develop appropriate management measures based on the above factors to reduce emergency detention time.