Objective To investigate the feasibility of estimating the real-ear-to-coupler difference(RECD)in children with head circumference,so as to further optimize the personalized and accurate matching scheme of hearing aid fitting for children.Methods A total of 106 children(197 ears)were enrolled in this study.Head circumference was measured using a soft ruler and RECD was measured using OmetroricsAuricalTM.SPSS software was used to analyze the correlation between the head circumference,month age and RECD values at each frequency of children.Results ① The head circumference of boys was slightly larger than that of girls,but there was no significant differ-ence between them(P＞0.05).② Unitary linear correlation analysis showed that RECD values at 750-6 000 Hz were negatively correlated with the head circumference,and a regression equation was established between RECD values at 1 000-6 000 Hz and the head circumference.③ RECD values calculated by regression formula based on the head circumference showed no significant difference between 1 000-3 000 Hz and 6 000 Hz and children's actu-al RECD values.Conclusion The individual RECD values of 0-6 years old children were correlated with the head circumference,and with the increase of the head circumference,RECD values at middle and high frequencies de-creased gradually.For children whose physical developments were not consistent with biological age,the RECD data at middle and high frequencies could be estimated based on the head circumference.

Objective To explore the service quality of video consultation from the patient's perspective and its in-fluencing factors,and to provide theoretical basis and practical reference for public hospitals to promote the develop-ment of video consultation.Methods Based on the video consultation service quality questionnaire designed by the SUTAQ scale,a questionnaire survey was conducted with 345 patients who participated in the video consultation field trial,and the influencing factors were analyzed by using multiple linear regression.Results The total score of pa-tients' video consultation service quality was 14.80±3.43,and the dimensional scores,from lowest to highest,con-tinue using,and immediacy of consultation.The results of multiple linear regression showed that the differences in the effects of marital status,education,willingness to pay and waiting time on the quality of video consultation ser-vice were statistically significant(P＜0.05).Conclusion Patients' evaluation of the service quality of video consulta-tion is good overall,and there are differences in the scores of each dimension,in which the immediacy of diagnosis and treatment is the most prominent value of video consultation,and the patient's perceived risk is a non-negligible problem.It is recommended to strengthen risk regulation and privacy protection,focus on group heterogeneity and synergize with family doctors,and optimize service pricing and waiting process to enhance patients' trust and ex-perience and promote the healthy and sustainable development of video consultation.

Objective To explore the economic impact and ecological value of video consultations on hospitals and patients,providing a reference for the development of video consultation services.Methods A total of 345 patients and 31 physicians who participated in video consultation practices in 2024 were surveyed using questionnaires and in-terviews.The economic impacts,social benefits,and potential risks and challenges of video consultations for hospi-tals and patients were analyzed.Independent sample t-tests were conducted to compare the differences in video consultation evaluations between patients and physicians.Results During the experimental period,video consulta-tions resulted in a minimum revenue loss of 18 375 yuan for various hospital departments.However,each patient saved no less than 1 000 yuan in transportation,accommodation,and wage loss expenses.Patients' overall satis-faction and timeliness ratings were significantly higher than those of physicians(P＜0.05),while patients' willing-ness to continue using video consultations was significantly lower than that of physicians(P＜0.05).There was no statistically significant difference between patients and physicians in terms of perceived effectiveness(P＞0.05).Conclusion Video consultations effectively reduce patients' economic burden and improve the accessibility of health-care services.The revenue loss for hospitals stems primarily from low service efficiency and the shift of income from pharmaceuticals and diagnostic services.Disease types play a critical role in influencing consultation efficiency and economic outcomes.It is recommended to introduce intelligent triage systems,establish an integrated online and of-fline service model,enhance patient operational experience,and improve regulatory mechanisms to promote the high-quality development of video consultations.

The construction of telemedicine in county public medical institutions is an inevitable choice for the supply of high-quality medical services in remote areas as well as for the coverage of village-level health services,and it is also a new mode of service provision for public hospitals to link with grassroots level within the county medi-cal community.At present,China's county telemedicine has derived three different modes in the development of various regions,and some problems have been exposed in the implementation.By combing the literature and poli-cies and conducting field research in representative telemedicine construction areas,it analyses the existing prob-lems and the logic of their emergence,and put forward corresponding recommendations.

Acute lateral ankle sprain (ALAS) is one of the most common sport injuries, with high incidence, recurrence and disability rates. Currently, exercise rehabilitation-based non-surgical treatment is the primary management approach for ALAS. However, there remain improper practices such as excessive immobilization or uncontrolled activity, which contribute to recurrent sprains and chronic ankle instability, significantly impairing patients′ athletic function and quality of life. To standardize the non-surgical management of ALAS, improve the cure rates, and reduce the recurrence and disability rates, Chinese Sports Rehabilitation Medicine Training Project of Chinese Medical Association, Foot and Ankle Basics and Orthopedics Group, Orthopedic Branch of Chinese Medical Doctor Association, and Sports Medicine Branch of Jiangsu Medical Association organized relevant experts to formulate Expert consensus on non-surgical treatment for acute lateral ankle sprain ( version 2025), following the principles of scientific vigor, practicality, and innovation. Thirteen recommendations were proposed for standardized treatment protocols across different healing phases, aiming to provide references for standard management of ALAS and improve the therapeutic outcomes.

Objective:To explore the effect of staged pressure therapy, in addition to rehabilitation training, on scar hyperplasia and motor function after a deep hand burn.Methods:Sixty patients with deep hand burns were randomly divided into a control group ( n=30) and an observation group ( n=30). In addition to specialized burn treatment and early rehabilitation training, the control group was given routine pressure treatment, while the observation group was provided with staged pressure therapy for 6 months. Before the treatment and after 3 and 6 months of treatment, scar hyperplasia and hand function in both groups was evaluated using the Vancouver scar scale (VSS), grip strength and pinch strength tests, and the Jebsen hand function test (JHFT). Total active motion (TAM) and total passive motion (TPM) of the finger joints was quantified, and any complications during the treatment were recorded. Results:After 3 and 6 months of the treatment, all of the observations in both groups had improved significantly, but the improvements were significantly better among the treatment group, on average.Conclusions:Staged pressure therapy can more effectively inhibit scar hyperplasia after a deep hand burn. In conjunction with rehabilitation training, it better improves the mobility of the finger joints, hand muscle strength and the recovery of hand function. It is worthy of clinical promotion and application.

Objective:To explore any myogenic effect of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) on shoulder joint contracture.Methods:Sixty-eight patients with shoulder contracture were enrolled and randomly divided into a conventional therapy group ( n=34) and an ESWT group ( n=34) for this clinical trial. The conventional therapy group received standard rehabilitation treatment, while the ESWT group received additional extracorporeal shock wave therapy. In addition, 24 Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly assigned to a blank control group, a model group, a natural recovery group, or an ESWT animal group, each of 6. All of the groups except the blank control group had contracture modeled using plaster cast immobilization of the left shoulder joint. After successful modeling, the natural recovery group was routinely raised for two weeks, while the ESWT animal group received two weeks of extracorporeal shock wave intervention. In both the clinical and animal experiments, ESWT was administered twice weekly (every Tuesday and Friday) for two consecutive weeks. Before and after the treatment, the patient groups were assessed using a visual analog scale (VAS) for pain, shoulder range of motion (ROM), and the root mean square (RMS) values of the surface electromyographs of the peri-shoulder muscles. Shoulder ROM was assessed in all four of the rat groups after the ESWT treatment, and histological analysis of the supraspinatus muscle was performed. Results:After the treatment, both patient groups showed significant improvements in their average VAS scores, active and passive shoulder ROM, and RMS values. On average, the ESWT group demonstrated significantly greater improvements than the conventional therapy group in active forward flexion, passive forward flexion, active abduction, passive abduction, and the RMS values of the deltoid, biceps brachii, and triceps brachii muscles. After the treatment the left shoulder abduction angle had been reduced significantly in the model group (to 96.00±2.37)°, the natural recovery group (103.00±4.05)° and the ESWT animal group (121.33±4.89)° compared to the blank control group (154.50±2.35)°. Both the natural recovery group and the ESWT animal group had significantly greater shoulder abduction angles than the model group, and the ESWT animal group also demonstrated a significantly larger abduction angle than the natural recovery group. After the treatment, significant differences between the model group and the blank control group were observed in the cross-sectional area of left supraspinatus muscle fibers and the proportion of collagen. The ESWT animal group too exhibited significantly improved muscle fiber cross-sectional area and collagen proportion compared to the natural recovery group.Conclusions:Shoulder joint contracture is accompanied by significant myopathic changes (muscle atrophy and fibrosis). ESWT effectively ameliorates these problems while enhancing muscle strength and functional recovery.

Objective:To analyze the epidemic characteristics of human brucellosis in Tangshan City, Hebei Province from 2016 to 2024, and to establish a prediction model for forecasting incidence of human brucellosis in Tangshan City from 2025 to 2028, so that to provide evidence for prevention and control strategies.Methods:The incidence data of human brucellosis in Tangshan City from 2016 to 2024 were collected. Brucella strains isolated from blood cultures of patients with acute brucellosis were identified.The onset time and demographic distributions of brucellosis were analyzed using descriptive epidemiological methods. Chi-square test was used for statistical analysis. Python software was used to establish a seasonal autoregressive integrated moving average model (SARIMA model) and predict the incidence of brucellosis in Tangshan City from 2025 to 2028. Results:From 2016 to 2024, a total of 2 446 cases of human brucellosis in Tangshan City were reported, with the highest incidence in 2016 (378 cases) and the lowest in 2022 (277 cases).Seasonal variation was observed, with 54.87%(1 342/2 446) occurring in spring and summer (March to July). The incidence rate of male was 5.28/100 000, which was significantly higher than that of female (1.94/100 000) ( χ2=554.96, P<0.001). The cases spanned all age groups, with the highest incidence among those aged 50 to 59 (30.25%(740/2 446)). Farmers engaged in cattle/sheep breeding accounting for 85.73% (2 097/2 446) of cases. A total of 236 blood samples were collected from patients with acute brucellosis, and 12 Brucella strains were isolated and identified as sheep type Ⅲ Brucella. The optimal model constructed was SARIMA (1, 0, 0) (1, 0, 1) 12, which was used to predict the incidence of human brucellosis in Tangshan City from 2025 to 2028. The results showed that the overall incidence was relatively stable, retaining the characteristic single annual peak. Conclusions:Human brucellosis in Tangshan City peaks in spring/summer and predominantly affects cattle/sheep farmers. The SARIMA (1, 0, 0) (1, 0, 1) 12 model effectively fits the epidemiological data of human brucellosis in Tangshan City well and enables reliable future trend predictions, supporting scientific and effective prevention and control work.

Objective:To compare the differences in the maximum stress distribution between bone-only and osteochondral composite distal humeral hemiarthroplasty prostheses under various physiological motion states using a finite element analysis.Methods:High-resolution CT scan data from 7 fresh-frozen cadaveric elbow specimens [5 males, 2 females; 4 left and 3 right sides; age: (40.4±5.9) years] were used to reconstruct three-dimensional models of bony structures and cartilage. Two types of distal humeral hemiarthroplasty prostheses were designed using reverse engineering techniques: bone-only (bone prosthesis group) and osteochondral composite (osteochondral prosthesis group). At 4 flexion-extension angles (0°, 30°, 90°, 130°) and 3 rotational positions (neutral, pronation, supination), the maximum stress distributions in the native bones and 2 types of prostheses were systematically evaluated and compared using finite element analysis to investigate the differences in mechanical performance under physiological motion conditions.Results:Under a 200 N axial load and at 0°, 30°, 90°, and 130°, respectively, the maximum von Mises stress in the elbow joint model was (11.64±1.12) MPa, (12.62±1.15) MPa, (11.73±0.99) MPa, and (11.67±1.08) MPa in the native bone group, (13.60±1.75) MPa, (14.97±2.09) MPa, (13.62±1.84) MPa, and (13.70±1.91) MPa in the bone prosthesis group, and (12.45±1.57) MPa, (13.79±1.56) MPa, (12.44±1.55) MPa, and (12.72±1.29) MPa in the osteochondral prosthesis group. In neutral position, pronation and supination, the maximum von Mises stress in the elbow joint model was, respectively, (11.72±1.17) MPa, (11.68±1.22) MPa, and (12.36±0.94) MPa in the native bone group, (13.69±1.72) MPa, (13.07±1.26) MPa, and (15.15±2.20) MPa in the bone prosthesis group, and (13.02±1.32) MPa, (13.39±1.92) MPa, and (12.15±1.13) MPa in the osteochondral prosthesis group. Two way ANOVA showed that the main effects of flexion-extension angles and of rotation states were significantly different in the 3 groups of models ( P<0.05). The interaction effects between flexion-extension angle and prosthesis was significantly different( P<0.05), but interaction effects between rotational position and prosthesis is not significantly different ( P>0.05). The maximum stresses at the prosthesis in all the flexion-extension angles in the bone prosthesis group were significantly higher than those in the other 2 groups ( P<0.05). In neutral position and pronation, the maximum stresses in the bone prosthesis group and osteochondral prosthesis group were significantly higher than that in the native bone group ( P<0.05). In supination, the maximum stress in the bone prosthesis group was significantly higher than that in the osteochondral prosthesis group and in the native bone group ( P<0.05), but there was no such a significant difference between the latter 2 groups ( P>0.05). Conclusions:Preservation of the cartilaginous structure effectively reduces stress concentration in distal humeral hemiarthroplasty prostheses. The osteochondral composite design demonstrates significantly better mechanical performance than the bone-only prosthesis design, suggesting its distinct advantages in replicating the natural mechanical environment of a joint.

Objective: To investigate the effects of RING 1 and YY1 binding protein (RYBP), a member of the polycomb group (PcG), on bladder cancer cell proliferation and invasion, as well as the underlying mechanisms involved, so as to provide reference for the prevention and treatment of bladder cancer. Methods: Overexpressing and knocking down of RYBP were achieved in bladder cancer cell lines (T24, UM-UC-3, and 5637) via plasmids or siRNAs.Cell proliferation was assessed via thiazolyl blue (MTT) and colony formation assays, whereas migration was evaluated via scratch and Transwell assays.Changes in epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) markers and other related proteins were examined with Western blotting. Results: RYBP overexpression significantly inhibited bladder cancer cell proliferation, invasion, and migration, whereas RYBP knockdown promoted these behaviors.Western blotting results revealed that RYBP overexpression downregulated the expressions of EMT markers N-cadherin, Vimentin, and Slug, but upregulated the expression of E-cadherin.Conversely, RYBP knockdown upregulated the expressions of N-cadherin, Vimentin, and Slug, while reducing the expression of E-cadherin. Conclusion: RYBP appears to inhibit the proliferation and migration of bladder cancer cells via the EMT pathway, indicating its potential application in bladder cancer therapies.