Diabetic kidney disease （DKD） is one of the most common and harmful microvascular complications of diabetes， and there is currently a lack of effective treatment methods to delay its progression. Traditional Chinese medicine has a long history of treating DKD and offers unique advantages. As a traditional Chinese medicine， Rehmannia glutinosa has shown potential in the treatment of DKD in clinical and modern pharmacological research. After integrating relevant research on the pharmacological mechanism of R. glutinosa in treating DKD， it has been found that the main active components of R. glutinosa， such as catalpol， rehmannioside D， aucubin， verbascoside， salidroside， echinacoside and R. glutinosa polysaccharides， along with its extracts and compounds （such as Liuwei dihuang pills， Shenqi dihuang decoction， and Shenqi pills）， can exert multiple effects by intervening in various signaling pathways， including advanced glycation end product （AGE）/receptor for AGE， nuclear factor kappa-B （NF- κB）， and transforming growth factor-β1 （TGF-β1）/Smads. These effects include ameliorating metabolic disorders and oxidative stress in DKD， inhibiting the processes of renal inflammation and fibrosis， regulating cell death modalities including apoptosis and ferroptosis， as well as autophagy， and reshaping the gut microbiota. Consequently， it can improve physical and chemical indices and renal tissue pathological damage， thus delaying the progression of DKD.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the efficacy and safety of autologous blood transfusion during weaning from venous-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) under controlled rotational speed. METHODS: A retrospective study was conducted, selecting patients who underwent extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and successfully weaned at the emergency and critical care medicine center of Henan Provincial Third People's Hospital from January 2023 to May 2024. General data including gender, age, body mass index (BMI), European system for cardiac operative risk evaluation (EuroScore), and disease types were collected. Vital signs at weaning [heart rate, systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), and peripheral oxygen saturation], parameters before and after weaning [B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP), hemoglobin (Hb), partial pressure of arterial oxygen (PaO₂), partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide (PaCO₂), arterial lactate, central venous pressure (CVP), inferior vena cava collapsibility index, left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), and right heart load], post-weaning inflammatory markers at 1-day and 3-day [body temperature, white blood cell count (WBC), neutrophil percentage (NEU%), C-reactive protein (CRP), procalcitonin (PCT), interleukin-10 (IL-10)], as well as complications (infection, thrombosis, renal failure, gastrointestinal bleeding) and post-weaning blood return status were recorded. Patients were divided into an observation group (with post-weaning blood return) and a control group (without post-weaning blood return) based on the presence of blood return after weaning. The changes in the aforementioned parameters were compared between the two groups. RESULTS: A total of 62 patients were included, with 31 cases in each group. No statistically significant differences were observed between the two groups in baseline characteristics including gender, age, BMI, and EuroScore. At weaning, the observation group exhibited relatively stable vital signs, with no significant differences in heart rate, SBP, DBP, or peripheral oxygen saturation compared to the control group. After weaning, the observation group showed significantly lower levels of BNP, PaCO₂, arterial lactate, CVP, and right heart load compared to pre-weaning values [BNP (ng/L): 2 325.96±78.51 vs. 4 878.48±185.47, PaCO₂ (mmHg, 1 mmHg≈0.133 kPa): 35.23±3.25 vs. 40.75±4.41, arterial lactate (mmol/L): 2.43±0.61 vs. 6.19±1.31, CVP (cmH₂O, 1 cmH₂O≈0.098 kPa): 8.32±0.97 vs. 15.34±1.74, right heart load: 13.24±0.97 vs. 15.69±1.31, all P < 0.05], while Hb, PaO₂, inferior vena cava collapsibility index, and LVEF were significantly higher than pre-weaning values [Hb (g/L): 104.42±9.78 vs. 96.74±6.39, PaO₂ (mmHg): 94.12±7.78 vs. 75.51±4.39, inferior vena cava collapsibility (%): 28±7 vs. 17±3, LVEF (%): 62.41±6.49 vs. 45.30±4.51, all P < 0.05]. No statistically significant differences were found between the observation group and control group in these parameters. At 3 days post-weaning, the observation group demonstrated significantly lower levels of body temperature, WBC, NEU%, CRP, PCT, and IL-10 compared to 1 day post-weaning [body temperature (centigrade): 36.83±1.15 vs. 37.94±1.41, WBC (×10⁹/L): 7.82±0.96 vs. 14.34±2.15, NEU%: 0.71±0.05 vs. 0.80±0.07; CRP (mg/L): 4.34±0.78 vs. 8.94±1.21, PCT (μg/L): 0.11±0.02 vs. 0.26±0.05, IL-10 (ng/L): 8.93±1.52 vs. 13.51±2.17, all P < 0.05], with no significant differences compared to the control group. No statistically significant differences were observed between the two groups in the incidence of complications including infection, thrombosis, renal failure, and gastrointestinal bleeding. CONCLUSION Autologous blood reinfusion during VA-ECMO weaning under controlled rotational speed is safe and effective, without increasing risks of infection or thrombosis.
Humans ; Retrospective Studies ; Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation/methods* ; Blood Transfusion, Autologous ; Male ; Female ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; Natriuretic Peptide, Brain/blood*

Objective:To explore the effect of exercise on the memory of rats modeling vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) and also its effects on the hippocampal Sema3G/neuropilin-2 (Nrp2)/PlexinA4 signaling pathway.Methods:Eighteen male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into a sham-operated group, a model group, and an exercise group, each of 6. The model and exercise groups underwent VCI modeling via bilateral common carotid artery occlusion, while the sham-operated group received the same surgical procedure without vessel ligation or transection. Beginning forty-eight hours after the surgery, the exercise group carried out daily 30-minute treadmill training sessions, 5 days a week, for a total of 4 weeks, while the other two groups were placed on the same treadmill with it not in operation. After the intervention, cognitive functioning was assessed using the novel object recognition (NOR) test and a Y-maze test. Western blotting was employed to evaluate the expression of Sema3G, Nrp2, PlexinA4, and Rac1 in the hippocampus. Immunofluorescence staining was used to observe the distribution of Nrp2 and PlexinA4 in the hippocampus.Results:Compared with the model group, the exercise group exhibited significantly higher NOR indices during both the short-term and long-term memory testing phases after the intervention. Those rats also tended to have significantly longer total exploration times in the novel arm of the Y-maze test. The western blotting revealed that the expression levels of Sema3G, PlexinA4, and Rac1 in the hippocampus were significantly higher in the exercise group compared to the model group, on average. Immunofluorescence showed significantly increased PlexinA4 fluorescence intensity in the CA1, CA3, and dentate gyrus (DG) regions of the hippocampus, and significantly elevated Nrp2 fluorescence intensity in the CA3 region in the exercise group compared to the model group. The Pearson correlation coefficients for Nrp2/PlexinA4 co-localization in the CA1, CA3 and DG regions were significantly higher in the exercise group than in the model group.Conclusions:Exercise training significantly improves memory function in rats with VCI, and this effect may be associated with activation of the hippocampal Sema3G/Nrp2/PlexinA4 signaling pathway.

Objective To explore the regional differences and seasonal evolution characteristics of the impact of meteorological factors on the incidence of hand-foot-and-mouth disease(HFMD)in the mainland of China,and pro-vide theoretical support for different provinces to develop HFMD prevention and control measures in response to seasonal changes.Methods HFMD incidence data and corresponding meteorological data across 31 provinces in the mainland of China(excluding Hong Kong,Macao,and Taiwan)from January 2011 to December 2020 were collec-ted.The geographically and temporally weighted regression(GTWR)model was employed to quantitatively analyze the regional differences and seasonality of meteorological impacts on HFMD incidence.Results From 2011 to 2020,the average annual incidence of HFMD in the mainland of China displayed periodicity with even years a higher inci-dence than odd years,and an initial increase followed by a decreasing trend.The incidence in different provinces showed significant seasonal characteristics,peaking from May to July and September to October.High-incidence provinces of HFMD were predominantly located in the southern region,and exhibiting significant spatial clustering characteristics of HFMD in each province.GTWR model analysis results indicated that the average wind speed pro-moted the incidence of HFMD in Inner Mongolia,Beijing,and the northeastern region,but inhibited the incidence in other provinces.In addition,the regional evolution characteristics of the average wind speed were divergent and weakened from southwest China,showing a"parabolic"changing trend in seasonality.Except for Heilongjiang and Jilin,the average temperature and cumulative precipitation generally promoted HFMD incidence of each province,presenting regional changing characteristics of weakening gradually from south to north,as well as"M"-shaped sea-sonal effects of wind speed and"W"-shaped effects of cumulative precipitation.Cumulative sunlight exposure had an inhibitory effect on HFMD incidence of each province,presenting regional characteristics of weakening gradually from southeast to northwest and a"U"-shaped seasonal pattern.Conclusion The impact of meteorological factors on HFMD incidence in the mainland of China exhibits significant spatiotemporal heterogeneity.It is recommended that different provinces formulate distinct HFMD prevention and control measures in response to seasonal changes,so as to reduce the incidence of HFMD effectively.

Objective To construct the core outcome set(COS)for clinical research on Uyghur medicine in treating psoriasis by using internationally-recognized research methods,thus to aid the researchers in choosing the standardized outcomes and to enhance the quality of evidence from research findings.Methods A systematic retrieval of Chinese and English databases was conducted to collect outcomes from clinical studies,systematic reviews,and registered protocols of Uyghur medicine for treating psoriasis.An outcome pool was constructed based on the results of literature review.The outcomes were supplemented after qualitative surveys of patients and physicians,and then an initial list of outcomes was formed.Two rounds of Delphi surveys on the initial list were conducted for obtaining Likert scale ratings from different stakeholder groups to evaluate the importance of outcomes.After that,a consensus meeting was held to finalize the COS for clinical research on Uyghur medicine in treating psoriasis.Results The COS for clinical research on Uyghur medicine in treating psoriasis comprises six domains,totaling 14 outcomes.The 14 outcomes were psoriasis symptoms(psoriasis area and area severity index),skin manifestations(erythema,scaling,infiltration,etc.),investigator global assessment,patient global assessment,treatment satisfaction,health-related quality of life,recurrence rate,adverse events,drug adverse reactions,blood routine,urine routine,liver and kidney function,Uyghur medicine symptom assessment,and fluid changes.Conclusion The COS for clinical research on Uyghur medicine in treating psoriasis has been constructed,and will provide a reference for the selection of efficacy-evaluation outcomes and for the reporting of outcomes in related studies.

ObjectiveTo observe the analgesic efficacy and safety of Qihuang acupuncture theory combined with opioid analgesics in patients with moderate to severe cancer pain due to lung cancer. MethodsPatients with moderate to severe cancer pain from lung cancer were randomly divided into Qihuang acupuncture group and control group， with 33 cases in each group. The control group was treated with long-acting opioid analgesics at maintenance doses and supplementary analgesic medications as needed. In case of breakthrough pain， short-acting opioids were used for rescue. The Qihuang acupuncture group received Qihuang acupuncture treatment in addition to the treatment used in the control group， administered once every other day， with 3 sessions constituting one treatment course. The treatment duration for both groups was 5 days. The primary outcome was the change in pain intensity， measured using the numerical rating scale （NRS） before and after treatment， and the NRS change rate was calculated. Secondary endpoints included the daily NRS change rate， the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group （ECOG） Performance Status （PS） score， the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Core Questionnaire （EORTC QLQ-C30） score， and the 24-hour equivalent hydrocodone sustained-release tablet dose. Laboratory tests， including routine blood， urine， stool， liver function， and kidney function， were performed before and after treatment. Adverse events were recorded throughout the trial. ResultsAll patients completed the trial， and both groups showed a decrease in average NRS scores and PS scores after treatment， with the Qihuang acupuncture group showing lower average NRS scores and PS scores than the control group （P＜0.05 or P＜0.01）. After treatment， the NRS change rate in the Qihuang acupuncture group was （0.42±0.17）， significantly higher than that in the control group （0.14±0.27， P＜0.01）. The daily NRS change rate during treatment was also higher in the Qihuang acupuncture group compared to the control group （P＜0.01）. The Qihuang acupuncture group showed an increase in overall health status and functional scores in the EORTC QLQ-C30， and a decrease in symptom scores for fatigue， nausea and vomiting， pain， dyspnea， insomnia， appetite loss， constipation， and financial difficulties. In contrast， overall health status and constipation scores in the control group increased， while scores of fatigue， nausea and vomiting， pain， and appetite loss decreased （P＜0.05 or P＜0.01）. After treatment， the 24-hour equivalent hydrocodone sustained-release tablet dose did not show significant difference in the Qihuang acupuncture group （P＞0.05）， while the control group showed a significant increase in the 24-hour dose （P＜0.01）. No significant abnormalities were observed in laboratory tests before and after treatment in either group. During the study， the incidence of nausea and vomiting as well as constipation in the Qihuang acupuncture group was both 3.03% （1/33）， while the incidence in the control group was 27.27% （9/33） and 36.36% （12/33）， respectively， with the Qihuang acupuncture group showing significantly lower incidence （P＜0.01）. No serious adverse reactions were observed in either group. ConclusionQihuang acupuncture therapy combined with opioid analgesics is more effective than using opioids alone in relieving pain in patients with moderate to severe cancer pain due to lung cancer. It can improve the patients' physical condition and quality of life， reduce the dose of opioid analgesics， and has good safety.

Academic journals constitute a vital component of national scientific research and cultural soft power,playing an irreplaceable role in flourishing academic research,fostering cultural innovation,and promoting economic and social development as well as advancements in science and technology.In recent years,China has made a series of policies aimed at promoting the prosperity and development of academic journals and enhancing the country's status and influence in the international academic community.Taking three scientific and technological journals sponsored by Capital Medical University as examples,this paper elucidates a series of measures to facilitate high-quality journal development in the context of the new era,including team building,enhancing journal impact,and initiating enhanced publications.The objective is to provide some preliminary insights into the sustainable and high-quality development of scientific and technological journals at medical universities.

Objective To explore the regional differences and seasonal evolution characteristics of the impact of meteorological factors on the incidence of hand-foot-and-mouth disease(HFMD)in the mainland of China,and pro-vide theoretical support for different provinces to develop HFMD prevention and control measures in response to seasonal changes.Methods HFMD incidence data and corresponding meteorological data across 31 provinces in the mainland of China(excluding Hong Kong,Macao,and Taiwan)from January 2011 to December 2020 were collec-ted.The geographically and temporally weighted regression(GTWR)model was employed to quantitatively analyze the regional differences and seasonality of meteorological impacts on HFMD incidence.Results From 2011 to 2020,the average annual incidence of HFMD in the mainland of China displayed periodicity with even years a higher inci-dence than odd years,and an initial increase followed by a decreasing trend.The incidence in different provinces showed significant seasonal characteristics,peaking from May to July and September to October.High-incidence provinces of HFMD were predominantly located in the southern region,and exhibiting significant spatial clustering characteristics of HFMD in each province.GTWR model analysis results indicated that the average wind speed pro-moted the incidence of HFMD in Inner Mongolia,Beijing,and the northeastern region,but inhibited the incidence in other provinces.In addition,the regional evolution characteristics of the average wind speed were divergent and weakened from southwest China,showing a"parabolic"changing trend in seasonality.Except for Heilongjiang and Jilin,the average temperature and cumulative precipitation generally promoted HFMD incidence of each province,presenting regional changing characteristics of weakening gradually from south to north,as well as"M"-shaped sea-sonal effects of wind speed and"W"-shaped effects of cumulative precipitation.Cumulative sunlight exposure had an inhibitory effect on HFMD incidence of each province,presenting regional characteristics of weakening gradually from southeast to northwest and a"U"-shaped seasonal pattern.Conclusion The impact of meteorological factors on HFMD incidence in the mainland of China exhibits significant spatiotemporal heterogeneity.It is recommended that different provinces formulate distinct HFMD prevention and control measures in response to seasonal changes,so as to reduce the incidence of HFMD effectively.

Academic journals constitute a vital component of national scientific research and cultural soft power,playing an irreplaceable role in flourishing academic research,fostering cultural innovation,and promoting economic and social development as well as advancements in science and technology.In recent years,China has made a series of policies aimed at promoting the prosperity and development of academic journals and enhancing the country's status and influence in the international academic community.Taking three scientific and technological journals sponsored by Capital Medical University as examples,this paper elucidates a series of measures to facilitate high-quality journal development in the context of the new era,including team building,enhancing journal impact,and initiating enhanced publications.The objective is to provide some preliminary insights into the sustainable and high-quality development of scientific and technological journals at medical universities.

Objective:To explore the effect of exercise on the memory of rats modeling vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) and also its effects on the hippocampal Sema3G/neuropilin-2 (Nrp2)/PlexinA4 signaling pathway.Methods:Eighteen male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into a sham-operated group, a model group, and an exercise group, each of 6. The model and exercise groups underwent VCI modeling via bilateral common carotid artery occlusion, while the sham-operated group received the same surgical procedure without vessel ligation or transection. Beginning forty-eight hours after the surgery, the exercise group carried out daily 30-minute treadmill training sessions, 5 days a week, for a total of 4 weeks, while the other two groups were placed on the same treadmill with it not in operation. After the intervention, cognitive functioning was assessed using the novel object recognition (NOR) test and a Y-maze test. Western blotting was employed to evaluate the expression of Sema3G, Nrp2, PlexinA4, and Rac1 in the hippocampus. Immunofluorescence staining was used to observe the distribution of Nrp2 and PlexinA4 in the hippocampus.Results:Compared with the model group, the exercise group exhibited significantly higher NOR indices during both the short-term and long-term memory testing phases after the intervention. Those rats also tended to have significantly longer total exploration times in the novel arm of the Y-maze test. The western blotting revealed that the expression levels of Sema3G, PlexinA4, and Rac1 in the hippocampus were significantly higher in the exercise group compared to the model group, on average. Immunofluorescence showed significantly increased PlexinA4 fluorescence intensity in the CA1, CA3, and dentate gyrus (DG) regions of the hippocampus, and significantly elevated Nrp2 fluorescence intensity in the CA3 region in the exercise group compared to the model group. The Pearson correlation coefficients for Nrp2/PlexinA4 co-localization in the CA1, CA3 and DG regions were significantly higher in the exercise group than in the model group.Conclusions:Exercise training significantly improves memory function in rats with VCI, and this effect may be associated with activation of the hippocampal Sema3G/Nrp2/PlexinA4 signaling pathway.