Objective To summarize the clinical efficacy of modified Morrow surgery in the treatment of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy treated with modified Morrow surgery at Zhongshan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University from 2020 to 2023. Results A total of 318 patients were enrolled, including 156 males and 162 females, with an average age of (55.6±13.1) years. Preoperative echocardiography showed a mean interventricular septal thickness of (18.1±3.8) mm, peak left ventricular outflow tract pressure difference of (86.4±24.9) mm Hg. The surgery time was (162.3±51.0) min, extracorporeal circulation time was (80.9±31.0) min, and aortic occlusion time was (44.8±20.8) min. After the surgery, transesophageal echocardiography showed that the interventricular septal thickness was (11.0±1.8) mm and left ventricular outflow tract peak pressure difference was (9.4±5.1) mm Hg. The incidence rate of postoperative complete left bundle branch block was 45.3%, Ⅲ° atrioventricular block was 3.8%, and postoperative newly developed atrial fibrillation was 3.1%. The postoperative hospital stay was (6.6±4.9) days, and one perioperative death occurred, with a mortality rate of 0.3%. The follow-up time was (10.3±9.4) months, during which the transthoracic echocardiography revealed a ventricular septal thickness of (12.9±2.9) mm and a peak left ventricular outflow tract pressure difference of (13.9±10.0) mm Hg. Conclusion The modified Morrow procedure for the treatment of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy is safe and effective, with good results in the short and medium term.

The efficacy mechanism of the alcoholic extract of Gnaphalium affine was investigated by observing its influence on oxidative stress and intestinal flora in rats modeled for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD). UPLC-MS was used to evaluate the quality of the alcoholic extract of G. affine, and 72 rats were randomly divided into six groups, with COPD models established in five groups by cigarette smoke combined with airway drip lipopolysaccharide, and the rats were given the positive drug of Danlong Oral Solution, as well as low-, medium-, and high-doses alcoholic extract of G. affine, respectively. After two weeks of continuous gastric gavage, the body weights and general morphology observations were performed; HE staining and Masson staining were used to verify the effects of the alcoholic extract of G. affine on alveolar inflammation and collagen deposition area in COPD rats; the oxidative stress indexes CAT and GSH in serum and SOD and MDA in lung tissue of the rats were measured, and the mRNA expression of HO-1, Nrf2, and NQO1 were determined by qRT-PCR. The protein expressions of HO-1, Nrf2, and NQO1 were determined by the Western blot method, and the mechanism by which the alcoholic extract of G. affine affected oxidative stress in COPD rats was explored. Finally, the influence of G. affine on the changes in intestinal flora caused by COPD was studied by 16S rRNA sequencing. The results showed that a total of 121 chemical components were identified by UPLC-MS, including 70 positive and 51 negative ion modes. In animal experiments, it was found that the alcoholic extracts of G. affine were able to reduce the percentage of collagen deposition, affect the oxidative stress indexes such as CAT, GSH, SOD, MDA, as well as the mRNA and protein expression of Nrf2, HO-1, and NQO1. The 16S rRNA sequencing results showed an increase in the level of Lactobacillales and a decrease in the level of Desulfovibrio and Desulfovibrionales, suggesting that the alcoholic extracts of G. affine could reverse the changes in intestinal flora caused by COPD. In conclusion, the alcoholic extracts of G. affine may exert anti-COPD effects by affecting the oxidative stress pathway and modulating the changes in intestinal flora.
Animals ; Oxidative Stress/drug effects* ; Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive/genetics* ; Rats ; Male ; Gastrointestinal Microbiome/drug effects* ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal/administration & dosage* ; NF-E2-Related Factor 2/metabolism* ; Humans ; Lung/metabolism*

Aim To explore the action mechanism of isoquercitrin(IQ)in ameliorating anxiety based on network pharmacology,cellular transcriptomics,molecu-lar docking and animal experiments.Methods The common targets of anxiety disorders and IQ were ob-tained by using relevant databases.The protein-protein interaction network,the biological function and signa-ling pathway enrichment analysis were conducted by u-sing the common targets.Primary hippocampal neurons were cultured in vitro,and corticosterone was added to induce neurons to establish a corticosterone injury mod-el.IQ treatment was added to the culture system,and transcriptomics was used to screen for differentially ex-pressed genes and enrich for differentially expressed pathways.Subsequently,the results were validated by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR).Possible targets and signaling pathways for IQ treatment on anxiety were speculated and screened u-sing network pharmacology,transcriptomics and molec-ular docking.The anxiety rat model was constructed,and the anxiety state of rats was evaluated after IQ in-tervention,and the protein expression level of hippo-campus was detected to verify the relevant mechanism.Results Network pharmacology,cellular transcrip-tome,and molecular docking analyses revealed that the key mechanism of IQ for anxiety may be related to the BDKRB2/PI3K/Akt signaling pathway.Animal exper-iments showed that IQ was effective in improving anxie-ty behaviour and learning memory ability in rats.IQ increased the movement distance and residence time in the central area of the open field,the time and number percentage of entries into the open arm in the elevated plus maze,and the spontaneous alternations score in the Y maze in rats,and significantly elevated protein expression of BDKRB2,PI3K,Akt and decreased pro-tein expression of NF-κB in the hippocampus.Conclu-sions Isoquercitrin can effectively treat anxiety,and the mechanism of action may be related to the regula-tion of BDKRB2/PI3K/Akt signaling pathway in hip-pocampus.

Objective To investigate influenza awareness of community residents in Nanchang under routine epidemic management using the Knowledge-Attitude-Practice(KAP)framework.Methods A structured questionnaire,including four do-mains(disease overview,prevention,diagnosis,and treatment),was designed and administered via street and online surveys from December 2023 to February 2024.Statistical analyses,including chi-square tests and logistic regression,were performed to identify determinant factors.Results A total of 303 valid questionnaires were retrieved,with an effective rate of approximately 94.7％.Community residents in Nanchang demonstrated a certain degree of understanding of the overview,prevention,diagno-sis,and treatment of influenza,although some gaps were identified.Univariate analysis revealed statistically significant differ-ences in influenza cognition scores among urban and rural residents(P＜0.05),residents with different educational levels(P＜0.05)and exposure levels to influenza education(P＜0.05).Multivariate regression analysis identified these as influencing fac-tors for influenza awareness.Conclusion Collaborative efforts from the government,individuals,and various societal sectors are essential to enhance the public's overall ability to prevent and control influenza.

OBJECTIVE To explore the association of peripheral blood glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase(G6PD),progranulin(PGRN)and neutrophil CD64 index with the disease outcomes of the neonates with septicemia.METHODS A total of 147 neonates with septicemia who were treated in the Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University from Jun.2021 to Nov.2023 were assigned as the septicemia group,meanwhile,140 healthy neonates were chosen as the healthy group.The neonates of the septicemia group were divided into the early-onset group and the late-onset group according to the type of disease,the non-critically severe group,the critically se-vere group and the extremely critically severe group according to the severity of diseases,the survival group and the death group according to 30-day prognosis.The levels of peripheral blood G6PD,PGRN and neutrophil CD64 indexes were observed and compared among the various types of groups,and the values of the peripheral blood in-dexes in prediction of the prognosis were analyzed.RESULTS The peripheral blood G6PD level of the septicemia group was significantly lower than that of the healthy group,the levels of PGRN and neutrophil CD64 index of the septicemia group were significantly higher than those of the healthy group(P＜0.05).As compared with the pe-ripheral blood G6PD level among the neonates with different illness condition,the result was as follows:the non-critically severe group＞the critically severe group＞the extremely critically severe group(P＜0.05);as com-pared with the levels of PGRN and neutrophil CD64 index,the result was as follows:the non-critically severe group＜the critically severe group＜the extremely critically severe group(P＜0.05).The peripheral blood G6PD level of the death group was significantly lower than that of the survival group(P＜0.05),and the levels of PGRN and neutrophil CD64 index of the death group were significantly higher than those of the survival group(P＜0.05).The area under the curve(AUC)of the joint detection of peripheral blood G6PD,PGRN and CD64 index was 0.831 in prediction of the prognosis of the neonates,significantly higher than that of the single detection of the three indexes(P＜0.05).CONCLUSIONS The neonates with septicemia show the decline of peripheral blood G6PD and the rise of levels of PGRN and CD64 index.The expression levels of the indexes are associated with the severi-ty of disease and,to some extent,can predict the prognosis.

BACKGROUND: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have been included in various neoadjuvant therapy (NAT) regimens for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). However, due to the relatively short period for the use of ICIs in NAT, patients' clinical outcomes with different regimens are uncertain. Our study aims to examine the efficacy of neoadjuvant immunotherapy (NAIT) for NSCLC patients and compare the overall survival (OS) and event-free survival (EFS) of patients receiving different NAT regimens. METHODS: This study retrospectively included 308 NSCLC patients treated with different NAT regimens and subsequent surgery in National Cancer Center between August 1, 2016 and July 31, 2022. Kaplan-Meier survival analysis and Cox proportional hazards regression analysis were conducted to evaluate the prognosis of patients. RESULTS: With a median follow-up of 27.5 months, the 1-year OS rates were 98.8% and 96.2%, and the 2-year OS rates were 96.6% and 85.8% in patients of the NAIT and neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) group, respectively (hazard ratio [HR], 0.339; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.160-0.720; P = 0.003). The 1-year EFS rates were 96.0% and 88.0%, and the 2-year EFS rates were 92.0% and 77.7% for patients in the NAIT and NACT groups, respectively (HR, 0.438; 95% CI, 0.276-0.846; P = 0.010). For patients who did not achieve pathological complete response (pCR), significantly longer OS ( P = 0.012) and EFS ( P = 0.019) were observed in patients receiving NAIT than those receiving NACT. Different NAT regimens had little effect on surgery and the postoperative length of stay (6 [4, 7] days vs . 6 [4, 7] days, Z = -0.227, P = 0.820). CONCLUSIONS NAIT exhibited superior efficacy to NACT for NSCLC, resulting in longer OS and EFS. The OS and EFS benefits were also observed among patients in the NAIT group who did not achieve pCR.
Humans ; Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung/mortality* ; Male ; Female ; Lung Neoplasms/mortality* ; Middle Aged ; Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors/therapeutic use* ; Neoadjuvant Therapy/methods* ; Retrospective Studies ; Aged ; Adult ; Kaplan-Meier Estimate ; Treatment Outcome ; Immunotherapy/methods*

Gambogic acid(GA), a caged xanthone derivative isolated from Garcinia Hanburyi, exhibits significant antitumor activity and has advanced to phase Ⅱ clinical trials for lung cancer treatment in China. However, the clinical application of GA is severely hindered by its inherent limitations, including poor water solubility, a lack of targeting specificity, and significant side effects. Novel drug delivery systems not only overcome these pharmacological deficiencies but also integrate multiple therapeutic modalities, transcending the limitations of monotherapeutic approaches. In this study, we designed a multifunctional nanodelivery platform(PDA-PEG-Fe(Ⅲ)-GOx-GA) using polydopamine(PDA) as the core material. After the modification of PDA with polyethylene glycol(PEG), Fe(Ⅲ) ions, glucose oxidase(GOx), and GA were sequentially loaded via coordination interactions, electrostatic adsorption, and hydrophobic interactions, respectively. This system demonstrated excellent physiological stability, hemocompatibility, and photothermal conversion efficiency. Notably, under dual stimuli of pH and near-infrared(NIR) irradiation, PDA-PEG-Fe(Ⅲ)-GOx-GA achieved controlled GA release, with a cumulative release rate of 58.3% at 12 h, 3.6-fold higher than that under non-stimulated conditions. Under NIR irradiation, the synergistic effects of PDA-mediated photothermal therapy, Fe(Ⅲ)-induced chemodynamic therapy, GOx-generated starvation therapy, and GA-mediated chemotherapy resulted in effective inhibition of tumor cell proliferation(91.5% inhibition rate) and induction of apoptosis(83.3% apoptosis rate). This multi-modal approach realized a comprehensive treatment strategy for lung cancer, integrating various therapeutic pathways.
Xanthones/pharmacology* ; Humans ; Polymers/chemistry* ; Glucose Oxidase/pharmacology* ; Indoles/chemistry* ; Drug Delivery Systems ; Drug Carriers/chemistry* ; Nanoparticles/chemistry* ; Cell Line, Tumor

Neonatal sepsis is a global health problem that seriously affects the body health and life safety of newborns. It has a higher incidence in preterm infants,especially for early-onset sepsis (EOS) within 72 hours of birth. The diagnosis of neonatal EOS requires a series of examinations,and early and accurate diagnosis can improve clinical outcomes and reduce antibiotic overuse in a timely manner. At present,the commonly used biomarkers and traditional blood culture methods for EOS diagnosis have certain shortcomings,so it is urgent to find new molecular diagnostic methods. This article summarizes and compares the early and novel diagnostic methods of neonatal EOS,in order to provide a reference for clinical practice.

OBJECTIVE To explore the association of peripheral blood glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase(G6PD),progranulin(PGRN)and neutrophil CD64 index with the disease outcomes of the neonates with septicemia.METHODS A total of 147 neonates with septicemia who were treated in the Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University from Jun.2021 to Nov.2023 were assigned as the septicemia group,meanwhile,140 healthy neonates were chosen as the healthy group.The neonates of the septicemia group were divided into the early-onset group and the late-onset group according to the type of disease,the non-critically severe group,the critically se-vere group and the extremely critically severe group according to the severity of diseases,the survival group and the death group according to 30-day prognosis.The levels of peripheral blood G6PD,PGRN and neutrophil CD64 indexes were observed and compared among the various types of groups,and the values of the peripheral blood in-dexes in prediction of the prognosis were analyzed.RESULTS The peripheral blood G6PD level of the septicemia group was significantly lower than that of the healthy group,the levels of PGRN and neutrophil CD64 index of the septicemia group were significantly higher than those of the healthy group(P＜0.05).As compared with the pe-ripheral blood G6PD level among the neonates with different illness condition,the result was as follows:the non-critically severe group＞the critically severe group＞the extremely critically severe group(P＜0.05);as com-pared with the levels of PGRN and neutrophil CD64 index,the result was as follows:the non-critically severe group＜the critically severe group＜the extremely critically severe group(P＜0.05).The peripheral blood G6PD level of the death group was significantly lower than that of the survival group(P＜0.05),and the levels of PGRN and neutrophil CD64 index of the death group were significantly higher than those of the survival group(P＜0.05).The area under the curve(AUC)of the joint detection of peripheral blood G6PD,PGRN and CD64 index was 0.831 in prediction of the prognosis of the neonates,significantly higher than that of the single detection of the three indexes(P＜0.05).CONCLUSIONS The neonates with septicemia show the decline of peripheral blood G6PD and the rise of levels of PGRN and CD64 index.The expression levels of the indexes are associated with the severi-ty of disease and,to some extent,can predict the prognosis.

Neonatal sepsis is a global health problem that seriously affects the body health and life safety of newborns. It has a higher incidence in preterm infants,especially for early-onset sepsis (EOS) within 72 hours of birth. The diagnosis of neonatal EOS requires a series of examinations,and early and accurate diagnosis can improve clinical outcomes and reduce antibiotic overuse in a timely manner. At present,the commonly used biomarkers and traditional blood culture methods for EOS diagnosis have certain shortcomings,so it is urgent to find new molecular diagnostic methods. This article summarizes and compares the early and novel diagnostic methods of neonatal EOS,in order to provide a reference for clinical practice.