BACKGROUND: Angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitors (ARNIs), angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs), angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), β-blockers (BBs), and mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs) are the cornerstones in treating heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT-2is) are included in HFrEF treatment guidelines. However, the effect of SGLT-2i and the five drugs on HFrEF have not yet been systematically evaluated. METHODS: PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) from inception dates to September 23, 2022. Additional trials from previous relevant reviews and references were also included. The primary outcomes were changes in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), left ventricular end-diastolic diameter/dimension (LVEDD), left ventricular end-systolic diameter/dimension (LVESD), left ventricular end-diastolic volume (LVEDV), and left ventricular end-systolic volume (LVESV), left ventricular end-systolic volume index (LVESVI), and left ventricular end-diastolic volume index (LVEDVI). Secondary outcomes were New York Heart Association (NYHA) class, 6-min walking distance (6MWD), B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) level, and N-terminal pro-BNP (NT-proBNP) level. The effect sizes were presented as the mean difference (MD) with 95% confidence interval (CI). RESULTS: We included 68 RCTs involving 16,425 patients. Compared with placebo, ARNI + BB + MRA + SGLT-2i was the most effective combination to improve LVEF (15.63%, 95% CI: 9.91% to 21.68%). ARNI + BB + MRA + SGLT-2i (5.83%, 95% CI: 0.53% to 11.14%) and ARNI + BB + MRA (3.83%, 95% CI: 0.72% to 6.90%) were superior to the traditional golden triangle ACEI + BB + MRA in improving LVEF. ACEI + BB + MRA + SGLT-2i was better than ACEI + BB + MRA (-8.05 mL/m 2 , 95% CI: -14.88 to -1.23 mL/m 2 ) and ACEI + BB + SGLT-2i (-18.94 mL/m 2 , 95% CI: -36.97 to -0.61 mL/m 2 ) in improving LVEDVI. ACEI + BB + MRA + SGLT-2i (-3254.21 pg/mL, 95% CI: -6242.19 to -560.47 pg/mL) was superior to ARB + BB + MRA in reducing NT-proBNP. CONCLUSIONS: Adding SGLT-2i to ARNI/ACEI + BB + MRA is beneficial for reversing cardiac remodeling. The new quadruple drug "ARNI + BB + MRA + SGLT-2i" is superior to the golden triangle "ACEI + BB + MRA" in improving LVEF. REGISTRATION PROSPERO; No. CRD42022354792.
Humans ; Heart Failure/physiopathology* ; Stroke Volume/physiology* ; Angiotensin Receptor Antagonists/therapeutic use* ; Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors/therapeutic use* ; Sodium-Glucose Transporter 2 Inhibitors/therapeutic use* ; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic ; Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists/therapeutic use* ; Adrenergic beta-Antagonists/therapeutic use*

Objective:To design a set of new type of surgery instrument for pectus excavatum(PE),so as to improve safety and effectiveness of minimally invasive operation in surgery for PE.Methods:The design of the new type of surgical instrument for PE adopted multifunctional orthopedic board that combined both penetrating and supporting functions.The T type handle,special sealing screw for single hole,setscrew and stator,which were convenient for operation,were equipped for the orthopedic board.The new type of surgical instrument was applied in clinical PE surgery since November,2010,and a total of 1398 PE surgeries were conducted in the 10 years,which included 1078 surgeries with single hole,and 320 surgeries with multi holes.The success rate of PE surgery with single hole mode was assessed.Results:In 1398 PE surgeries,the number of PE patients,whose ages were less or equal to 12 years old,and who all adopted single hole mode,was 887 cases,and the success rate of surgery with single hole was 100%.In addition,the number of PE patients,whose age was larger than 12 years old,was 511 cases,and the surgery with single hole was successfully applied in 191 cases of them,and the success rate of surgery with single hole was 37.4%.Conclusion:The the new type of surgical instrument for PE by surgery with single hole and multi holes has mature technique,and it is safety and effectiveness,which has higher clinical application value.

Objective:To construct decision indicator system for the allocation of life-support equipment on the basis of hospital-based health technology assessment(HB-HTA)theory,and explore its application value in the management for life-support equipment.Methods:The decision indicators of the allocation of life-support equipment were formulated from four dimensions that included equipment safety,effectiveness,suitability and economy on the basis of HB-HTA theory,so as to assess and manage the decision for allocation of equipment.A total of 149 using life-support equipment in clinical work in West China Hospital of Sichuan University from January 2022 to December 2023 were selected,and expert review mode was adopted to conduct decision for allocation of 138 equipment received management for allocation from January to December 2022,and the decision indicator system for the allocation of life-support equipment on the basis of HB-HTA theory was adopted to conduct decision management for the allocation of 143 equipment(included 132 equipment received expert review mode for management of allocation)that received management for allocation from January to December 2023.The predictive assessment value for target,the achievement ratio of HB-HTA performance,the result of examination of management level of 46 personnel from clinical department,15 personnel from department of equipment,and 11 personnel from other department in items of allocation of equipment were compared between two kinds of management modes for allocation.Results:The predictive assessment values for target of the allocation items of heart-support equipment,respiratory-support equipment,anesthesia-support equipment and other support equipment which adopted HB-HTA management mode for allocation were respectively 0.65±0.22,0.68±0.16,0.70±0.15 and 0.58±0.20,which were higher all than those of management mode of expert review for allocation,and the differences were statistically significant(t=3.362,3.585,f4.152,3.247,P<0.05).The achievement ratio of average performance of safety,effectiveness,suitability and economy of allocation items of HB-HTA management mode were respectively(97.29±1.65)%,(96.19±2.08)%,(95.82±2.29)%and(94.92±2.29)%,all of which were higher than those of expert review management mode for allocation,and the differences were statistically significant(t=2.297,2.377,2.753,2.951,P<0.05).The results of the personnel who worked in clinical department,equipment department and other department were respectively(93.24±3.12)scores,(95.35±3.22)scores and(95.78±1.82)scores in adopting HB-HTA management mode for allocation to conduct examination for the management level about allocation items of life-support equipment with allocation decision,all of which were higher than those of expert review management mode for allocation,and the differences of them were statistically significant(t=3.220,2.435,2.404,P<0.05).Conclusion:The application of HB-HTA theory in indicator system of allocation decision of life-support equipment can comprehensively analyze the safety,effectiveness,suitability and economy of equipment allocation,and enhance the scientific nature of declaring project for allocation of life-support equipment,and improve the achievement degree of the target of implementing the project of the allocation of life-support equipment,and raise the business level of the management team for the project of allocation of life-support equipment.

Objective:The purpose of this study was to analyze the epidemiological characteristics of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) among individuals aged 6 years and above in Guangzhou from 2010 to 2023, with the intention that a scientific basis be provided for effective prevention and control measures in older age groups.Methods:Data on HFMD incidence among individuals aged 6 years and above in Guangzhou from 2010 to 2023 were collected and analyzed. Descriptive epidemiological methods were used to analyze the distributions and pathogen components of HFMD cases in Guangzhou residents aged 6 years and above. Spatial autocorrelation analysis and Getis-Ord Gi* analysis were conducted to identify the spatial clustering patterns of HFMD at the street town level. Results:From 2010 to 2023, the gender ratio of HFMD cases in persons aged 6 and above was 1.49∶1 in Guangzhou. The average annual incidence rate of HFMD among individuals aged 6 years and above in Guangzhou was 25.75 per 100 000. Furthermore, the reported incidence rate indicated an increased tendency. The annual incidence showed a bimodal distribution, with the main peak occurring from May to July and the secondary peak from September to October. HFMD incidence rates vary by townships, with hotspots clustered in urban and urban-rural regions. The dominant pathogen shifts from year to year. Enterovirus 71 (EV71) was the prevalent strain in 2010, followed by other enteroviruses and Coxsackievirus (CV)-A16 from 2011 to 2016. Since 2017, CV-A6 has steadily become the major pathogen.Conclusions:The incidence of HFMD cases among individuals aged 6 years and above in Guangzhou increased generally from 2010 to 2023, with hotspots localized in urban and urban-rural areas. The pathogen composition altered dramatically, with the proportion of EV71 dropping overall, while CV-A6 eventually became the dominating strain. Therefore, it is imperative to focus on the prevention and control of HFMD in this age group, especially by strengthening measures in areas with high prevalence.

Ion selective electrode(ISE)is a key component of full automatic biochemical analyzer.It is very important to solve the ISE's faults in time in ensuring the operational quality of full automatic biochemical analyzer.This article proposed maintenance ideas and method after analyzed the structural composition and the working principle of full automatic biochemical analyzer,and conducted further analysis for the common faults included reference liquid suction,flushing tower overflow and results'inaccurate,which can effectively resolve the problems of the above faults.In the management for full automatic biochemical analyzer,the metrological verification work should be strengthened,so as to enhance the level of technical support of equipment engineering,and improve the quality of clinical service of equipment.

BACKGROUND:With the continuous development of medical technology,the treatment of distal radius fractures is facing the need for more precise and personalized treatment.The traditional splint fixation method has some limitations in clinical application,which often has defects such as unstable fixation and easy to occur pressure sores.The validation of the improved 3D printed splint with rapid grid-free simulation is expected to lead to more accurate and effective treatment options for distal radius fractures.OBJECTIVE:To explore the design method of 3D printed splint for distal radius fracture based on clinical defect improvement and verify its clinical efficacy by rapid grid-free analysis.METHODS:Clinical defects of splint fixation of extended distal radius fracture were retrospectively analyzed,and 3D printed small splint was designed with specific improvement.The digital models of traditional splint and improved new 3D printed splint were made by Computer Aided Design drawing.Total,bone,soft tissue,and splint displacement and stress distribution were calculated through simulation analysis using rapid grid-free analysis tools.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)Compared with the traditional splint,the improved new 3D printing splint exerteded more balanced pressure on the skin without obvious stress concentration,and had better body surface adhesion.The displacement was smaller and the movement range was more reasonable.(2)An 3D printed splint based on clinical defect improvement can be designed.Rapid grid-free analysis verifies the advantages of the improved 3D splint,providing a basis for clinical application.

Objective The aim of this study was to explore the mechanism of Naotaifang(NFT)in preventing neuronal pyroptosis in cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury(CIRI).Methods Firstly,a network Meta-analysis was conducted to compare the clinical efficacy of Naotaifang and dl-3-n-butylphthalide in treating ischemic stroke,and dl-3-n-butylphthalide was identified as the positive control drug in this study.Then,a rat CIRI model was established using the middle cerebral artery occlusion/reperfusion(MCAO/R)method.Sixty adult male SD rats were randomly divided into model group(Model group),low-dose Naotaifang group(NTF-L group),medium-dose Naotaifang group(NTF-M group),ahigh-dose Naotaifang group(NTF-H group),NBP group(NBP group),and a sham surgery group(Sham group)using a random number table method,with 10 rats in each group.After MCAO/R,rats received NTF(4.5 g/kg for NTF-L,9 g/kg for NTF-M,and 18 g/kg for NTF-H)or Nimodipine(60 mg/kg)or distilled water(Sham group and Model group)via gavage for seven consecutive days.Neurological function was evaluated using the Zea Longa method,infarct volume was assessed by TTC staining,and HE and Nissl staining were used to observe changes in neurons in the ischemic cortex.ELISA was used to measure serum IL-1β and IL-18 levels,and Western blot was used to detect caspase-1 and GSDMD expression in the ischemic cortex.Results Network Meta-analysis showed no significant difference in clinical efficacy,neurological function scores,and TXB2 expression between Nimodipine and NTF interventions.Animal experiments revealed that neurological scores of the Model group was significantly increased,the volume of cerebral infarction was significantly enlarged,the structure of nerve cells in the ischemic cortical area was destroyed,and the number of nerve cells and Nissl bodies was significantly reduced,and expressions of IL-1β,IL-18 inflammatory factors and caspase-1,and GSDMD focal proteins were significantly decreased(P<0.01).The NTF-H group significantly reduced neurological function scores and cerebral infarction volume of rats in the Model group,significantly improved morphology of nerve cells and the number of Nissl body,and significantly decreased the expressions of IL-1β,IL-18 inflammatory factors,caspase-1,and GSDMD necroptosis proteins(P<0.01).There was no significant difference between the NTF-H group and the NBP group in terms of neurological scores,volume of cerebral infarction,IL-1β,IL-18 levels,and caspase-1 and GSDMD protein expression(P>0.05).Conclusion Both NTF and Nimodipine have therapeutic effects on ischemic stroke patients,with no significant difference between them,making Nimodipine a suitable positive control drug.NTF may alleviate CIRI by reducing pyroptosis through the caspase-1/GSDMD signaling pathway.

Objective:To compare the efficacy of body posture combined with pharmacotherapy and pharmacotherapy alone in the treatment of chronic subdural hematoma(CSDH).Methods:Firstly, retrospective case series study was conducted. Thirty cases of CSDH that had received body posture combined with pharmacotherapy at Department of Neurosurgery, Huashan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University from December 2016 to October 2020 were studied retrospectively. Twenty-seven patients were male, and 3 patients were female. The age of patients ( M(IQR)) was 66(16) years (range:28 to 84). Nineteen patients had unilateral hematoma, and 11 patients had bilateral hematoma. All patients received pharmacotherapy and body posture therapy that was to raise their lower limbs 20 to 30 cm with leg lift pad and get abdominal compressed with customized abdominal belt in supine position. Patients were required to maintain the body posture as much as possible, with the maximum to 16 to 18 hours per day. Patients with unilateral hematoma should tilt the head to the affected side and avoid tilting it to the opposite side. For patients with bilateral hematoma, there was no need for head lateralization. Patient were treated with oral dexamethasone and atorvastatin simultaneously. The preliminary efficacy of body posture combined with pharmacotherapy was determined by hematoma improvement rate which was analyzed by Clopper-Pearson method. Then, the multi-center, prospective, randomized controlled trial had carried out in 9 medical centers from August 2020 to November 2021. The stratified block randomization method was adopted. Patients were randomized in a ratio of 1∶1 to either receive pharmacotherapy alone(the control group) or body posture combined with pharmacotherapy(the experiment group) for 3 months and followed up for 6 months. Effective treatment was defined as complete absorption of hematoma, or the hematoma volume decreased by more than 10 ml and Markwalder grading scale score had improved by more than 1 point compared to the baseline. The efficacy rate and surgery conversion rate at 3 months and recurrence at 6 months were observed. Comparison between groups was performed with paired sample t test, Mann-Whitney U test, χ2 test, corrected χ2 test, or Fisher exact probability method. Logistic regression was used to compare the effective rate and operation rate between the two groups. Results:In the respective study, 30 patients completed follow-up 13 to 353 days after treatment. At the last follow-up, the incidence of almost complete absorption or significantly absorption of hematoma (hematoma volume was significantly reduced accompanied by symptom improvement) was 93.3%. The 95% CI for the incidence that analyzed by the Clopper-Pearson method was 77.9% to 99.2%. One hundred and six patients were enrolled in the multicenter study. Fifty-five patients underwent body posture combined with pharmacotherapy. The age was 74(17) years (range:26 to 92). Thirty-nine patients were males and 16 were females. Fifty-one patients underwent pharmacotherapy alone. The age was 69(12) years (range:48 to 84). Thirty-seven patients were males and 14 were females. The length of body posture recorded in diary card was (15.7±2.3) hours(range:7.6 to 19.3 hours). The efficacy rate in the body posture combined with pharmacotherapy group and pharmacotherapy alone group were 83.6% (46/55) and 56.9% (29/51), respectively at 3 months. The result of the logistic regression analysis showed that the efficacy of body posture combined with pharmacotherapy group was better than that of pharmacotherapy alone group ( OR=3.88,95% CI:1.57 to 9.58, P=0.003). Surgery rate in the body posture combined with pharmacotherapy group and pharmacotherapy alone group were 5.5% (3/55) and 21.6% (11/51) respectively. The result of Logistic regression showed that the pharmacotherapy alone group was more likely to be converted to surgery ( OR=0.21,95% CI:0.05 to 0.80, P=0.023). At the 6 months, no recurrence of cases was found in the body posture combined with pharmacotherapy group. However, the recurrence rate of pharmacotherapy alone group was 6.3% (3/48), there was no significant difference between the two groups ( P>0.05). Conclusion:The effect of body posture combined with pharmacotherapy for chronic subdural hematoma is better than that of pharmacotherapy alone.

This article reviews the application and future prospects of complement component 5 (C5) inhibitors in kidney transplantation for sensitized recipients. Kidney transplantation significantly improves the survival and quality of life for patients with end-stage kidney disease. However, donor kidney shortages and human leukocyte antigen (HLA) sensitization are major obstacles. HLA-sensitized candidates, particularly highly sensitized ones, face a significantly elevated risk of post-transplant rejection due to pre-existing HLA antibodies. Eculizumab, a terminal complement inhibitor, inhibits rejection by preventing the cleavage of C5 into C5a and C5b, thus blocking the formation of the membrane attack complex and suppressing complement-dependent cytotoxicity.

With changes in lifestyle,the incidence of osteoporotic vertebral burst fractures is increasing.These fractures are prone to being underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed.In severe cases,they can lead to nonunion,kyphotic deformity,and even neurological injury.The best treatment plan for such unstable fractures has always been controversial.On the one hand,the fracture degree is severe and the morphology is complex,and there is no unified classification standard.On the other hand,the general condition and bone quality of the patients are poor,which affects the surgical decision.This article reviews the progress in the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporotic lumbar body blowout fractures.