ObjectiveTo analyze the clinicopathological features of patients with comorbidities of chronic hepatitis B （CHB） and steatotic liver disease （SLD）， to investigate the impact of hyperglycemia on the risk of liver fibrosis and end-stage liver diseases （ESLD）， and to provide a basis for the clinical management of such population. MethodsA total of 668 adult patients with CHB-SLD confirmed by liver biopsy in The Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital from January 2011 to December 2019 were enrolled， and a retrospective cohort was established with the time of liver biopsy as the baseline and the onset of ESLD as the endpoint. All patients were followed up to March 31， 2024. Propensity score matching （PSM） was performed at a ratio of 1∶4 to balance baseline features between groups， resulting in 82 patients in the hyperglycemia group and 281 in the non-hyperglycemia group. The two groups were compared in terms of metabolic profiles， laboratory markers， and histopathological features. The Mann-Whitney U test was used for comparison of non-normally distributed quantitative data between two groups. The chi-square test or Fisher exact test was used for comparison of categorical data between two groups. A multivariate Logistic regression analysis was used to investigate the influencing factors for advanced fibrosis （AF）， and the Kaplan-Meier survival analysis and the Cox proportional-hazards regression model were used to determine the influencing factors for the development of ESLD. ResultsCompared with the non-hyperglycemia group， the hyperglycemia group had a significantly higher number of factors for metabolic disorders， a significantly higher degree of hepatic steatosis， and a significantly higher detection rate of AF （all P<0.05）. The multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that hyperglycemia was a risk factor for AF （odds ratio = 1.753， 95% confidence interval ［CI］： 1.017　—　3.023， P=0.043）. The survival analysis showed that hyperglycemia increased the risk of ESLD （χ²=4.340， P=0.037）. The multivariate Cox regression analysis confirmed that hyperglycemia was a significant metabolic risk factor for ESLD in patients with AF （adjusted hazard ratio=3.208， 95%CI： 1.201　—　8.568， P=0.020）. ConclusionHyperglycemia can increase the risk of AF and ESLD in CHB-SLD patients. Clinical monitoring and active management should be strengthened for patients who have already developed AF and hyperglycemia.

[Objective] To conduct serological identification and molecular mechanism study on a ambiguous ABO blood group. [Methods] Standard serological techniques were used for the forward and reverse typing of ABO blood type. ABO gene coding and regulatory regions were analyzed by PCR after DNA extraction. Monoclonal sequencing was used to detect the haplotypes of the DNA sequence, and bioinformatics analysis was applied to predict the possible translation outcomes of the mutated DNA sequence. [Results] The sample’s red blood cells showed mixed field agglutination with anti-A, and the serum agglutinated with B cells, exhibiting serological characteristics of subtype A. Direct sequencing and monoclonal sequencing analysis of the ABO gene confirmed one allele as O02, the other had a c.27delC mutation compared with A102, which could cause the translation sequence to terminate prematurely at the 19th amino acids. Analysis and prediction suggested that the mutation might affect the function of the transferase through mechanisms such as shifting the initiation codon, altering the reading frame and affecting the splice sites. [Conclusion] This case is a rare A subtype caused by the c.27delC variation, and the impact on the glycosyltransferase may involve multiple mechanisms, which require further research and exploration.

Objective To investigate the application effect of cluster management in peri-discharge period of patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(AECOPD).Methods Using random number table method,90 patients with AECOPD were divided into the observation group(45 cases)and the control group(45 cases).All patients underwent active treatment after admission.During the peri-discharge period,the control group received routine management,while the observation group received cluster management based on internet chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)management platform.Both groups received 12 weeks of intervention.Comparisons were made between the two groups in terms of the degree of dyspnea[modified British Medical Research Council dyspnoea scale(mMRC)dyspnoea scale],pulmonary function[forced expiratory volume in the first second as a percentage of predicted value(FEV1%pred)],exercise endurance[6-minute walk test(6MWT)],management effect(frequency of emergency infusion or hospitalization due to moderate to severe acute exacerbation,frequency of multidisciplinary outpatient follow-up,compliance with regular home-based rehabilitation and proportions of smokers before and after intervention),and levels of laboratory indices[hemoglobin(Hb)and albumin(Alb)].Results After intervention,mMRC score of the observation group decreased and was lower than that of the control group(P＜0.05).The observation group showed an increase in FEV1%pred and 6 MWT distance,both of which were superior to those in the control group(P＜0.05).The proportion of smokers and number of emergency infusions or hospitalization diagnosis and treatment due to moderate-severe acute exacerbation in the observation group were lower than those in the control group.The proportion of regular home-based rehabilitation and multidisciplinary outpatient follow-up visits were higher/more in the observation group than those in the control group(P＜0.05).The levels of Hb and Alb in the observation group increased compared to those before intervention and were higher than those in the control group.Hb level in the control group decreased compared to that before intervention(P＜0.05).Conclusion Implementing cluster management during the peri-discharge period of patients with AECOPD can effectively alleviate dyspnea,improve exercise endurance,reduce acute exacerbation risk and promote the development of healthy behaviors.

Objective To investigate the mechanism of action of the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2(Nrf2)/solute carrier family 7 member 11(SLC7A11)/glutathione peroxidase 4(GPX4)signaling pathway in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD),and to explore the mechanism of Gegen QinLian Decoction for the treatment of NAFLD,using in vivo and in vitro experiments.Methods Rats were fed with high-fat chow for 24 weeks to induce NAFLD,and were then divided randomly into normal(C),model(M),high-,medium-,and low-dose Gegen QinLian Decoction(GGQLT-H,GGQLT-M,GGQLT-L),and metformin(Met)groups.From week 25 onwards,the rats were administered the corresponding drugs by gavage for 2 weeks according to the grouping,until sampling.Levels of the oxidative stress markers malondialdehyde(MDA)and glutathione(GSH)in the liver tissues were measured in each group using biochemical kits and ferrous iron(Fe2+)in rat liver tissues was detected using a Fe2+kit.Nrf2,heme oxygenase-1(HO-1),SLC7A11,glutathione synthetase(GSS),GPX4,and acyl coenzyme A synthetase 4(ACSL4)mRNA levels in rat liver tissues were measured by reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction.For cellular experiments lipid acc umulation was induced in HepG2 hepatocellular carcinoma cells using 1 mmol/L free fatty acid,to mimic the NAFLD in vitro model.Different concentrations of Gegen QinLian Decoction and metformin-containing serum were added for treatment.Lipid accumulation was detected in the cells in each group by Oil red O staining.The MDA and GSH contents of HepG2 cells in the different groups were determined using appropriate kits,and the ferrous contents were detected using a cell-specific ferrous kit.Expression levels of Nrf2,HO-1,SLC7A11,GSS,GPX4,and ACSL4 mRNA was detected in each group of cells using reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction.Results In the animal experiments,MDA and Fe2+liver levels were significantly higher in the M group than in the C group,while GSH levels were significantly lower(P＜0.01).GGQLT-H,GGQLT-M and Met groups showed significantly reduced MDA and Fe2+and elevated GSH levels compared with the M group(P＜0.01,P＜0.05).High-and medium-dose Gegen QinLian Decoction and metformin increased Nrf2,HO-1,GSS,and GPX4 mRNA and decreased ACSL4 mRNA expression levels(P＜0.01,P＜0.05).In cellular experiments,lipid droplets were significantly increased in the HepG2 cell M group compared with those in the C group,and lipid droplets were significantly reduced by Gegen QinLian Decoction and metformin.MDA and Fe2+levels were significantly increased and GSH levels were significantly decreased in the HepG2 M group compared with the levels in the C group(P＜0.01),while all doses of Gegen QinLian Decoction and metformin significantly decreased MDA and Fe2+levels(P＜0.01)and increased the GSH content(P＜0.01,P＜0.05).Nrf2,GSS,GPX4,and SLC7A11 mRNA expression levels in the GGQLT-H group,Nrf2,HO-1,and SLC7A11 in the GGQLT-L group,HO-1,SLC7A11,and GSS in the GGQLT-M group,and GSS,Nrf2,and HO-1 in the Met group were all significantly increased compared with the findings in the M group(P＜0.01,P＜0.05).ACSL4 mRNA expression levels were significantly decreased in the GGQLT-M and GGQLT-L groups and the Met group(P＜0.01,P＜0.05).Conclusions Gegen QinLian Decoction can improve NAFLD by inhibiting ferroptosis,and its mechanism may he related to regulation of the Nrf2/SLC7A 11/GPX4 signaling pathway.

Objective To investigate the application effect of cluster management in peri-discharge period of patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(AECOPD).Methods Using random number table method,90 patients with AECOPD were divided into the observation group(45 cases)and the control group(45 cases).All patients underwent active treatment after admission.During the peri-discharge period,the control group received routine management,while the observation group received cluster management based on internet chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)management platform.Both groups received 12 weeks of intervention.Comparisons were made between the two groups in terms of the degree of dyspnea[modified British Medical Research Council dyspnoea scale(mMRC)dyspnoea scale],pulmonary function[forced expiratory volume in the first second as a percentage of predicted value(FEV1%pred)],exercise endurance[6-minute walk test(6MWT)],management effect(frequency of emergency infusion or hospitalization due to moderate to severe acute exacerbation,frequency of multidisciplinary outpatient follow-up,compliance with regular home-based rehabilitation and proportions of smokers before and after intervention),and levels of laboratory indices[hemoglobin(Hb)and albumin(Alb)].Results After intervention,mMRC score of the observation group decreased and was lower than that of the control group(P＜0.05).The observation group showed an increase in FEV1%pred and 6 MWT distance,both of which were superior to those in the control group(P＜0.05).The proportion of smokers and number of emergency infusions or hospitalization diagnosis and treatment due to moderate-severe acute exacerbation in the observation group were lower than those in the control group.The proportion of regular home-based rehabilitation and multidisciplinary outpatient follow-up visits were higher/more in the observation group than those in the control group(P＜0.05).The levels of Hb and Alb in the observation group increased compared to those before intervention and were higher than those in the control group.Hb level in the control group decreased compared to that before intervention(P＜0.05).Conclusion Implementing cluster management during the peri-discharge period of patients with AECOPD can effectively alleviate dyspnea,improve exercise endurance,reduce acute exacerbation risk and promote the development of healthy behaviors.

Objective To investigate the mechanism of action of the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2(Nrf2)/solute carrier family 7 member 11(SLC7A11)/glutathione peroxidase 4(GPX4)signaling pathway in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD),and to explore the mechanism of Gegen QinLian Decoction for the treatment of NAFLD,using in vivo and in vitro experiments.Methods Rats were fed with high-fat chow for 24 weeks to induce NAFLD,and were then divided randomly into normal(C),model(M),high-,medium-,and low-dose Gegen QinLian Decoction(GGQLT-H,GGQLT-M,GGQLT-L),and metformin(Met)groups.From week 25 onwards,the rats were administered the corresponding drugs by gavage for 2 weeks according to the grouping,until sampling.Levels of the oxidative stress markers malondialdehyde(MDA)and glutathione(GSH)in the liver tissues were measured in each group using biochemical kits and ferrous iron(Fe2+)in rat liver tissues was detected using a Fe2+kit.Nrf2,heme oxygenase-1(HO-1),SLC7A11,glutathione synthetase(GSS),GPX4,and acyl coenzyme A synthetase 4(ACSL4)mRNA levels in rat liver tissues were measured by reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction.For cellular experiments lipid acc umulation was induced in HepG2 hepatocellular carcinoma cells using 1 mmol/L free fatty acid,to mimic the NAFLD in vitro model.Different concentrations of Gegen QinLian Decoction and metformin-containing serum were added for treatment.Lipid accumulation was detected in the cells in each group by Oil red O staining.The MDA and GSH contents of HepG2 cells in the different groups were determined using appropriate kits,and the ferrous contents were detected using a cell-specific ferrous kit.Expression levels of Nrf2,HO-1,SLC7A11,GSS,GPX4,and ACSL4 mRNA was detected in each group of cells using reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction.Results In the animal experiments,MDA and Fe2+liver levels were significantly higher in the M group than in the C group,while GSH levels were significantly lower(P＜0.01).GGQLT-H,GGQLT-M and Met groups showed significantly reduced MDA and Fe2+and elevated GSH levels compared with the M group(P＜0.01,P＜0.05).High-and medium-dose Gegen QinLian Decoction and metformin increased Nrf2,HO-1,GSS,and GPX4 mRNA and decreased ACSL4 mRNA expression levels(P＜0.01,P＜0.05).In cellular experiments,lipid droplets were significantly increased in the HepG2 cell M group compared with those in the C group,and lipid droplets were significantly reduced by Gegen QinLian Decoction and metformin.MDA and Fe2+levels were significantly increased and GSH levels were significantly decreased in the HepG2 M group compared with the levels in the C group(P＜0.01),while all doses of Gegen QinLian Decoction and metformin significantly decreased MDA and Fe2+levels(P＜0.01)and increased the GSH content(P＜0.01,P＜0.05).Nrf2,GSS,GPX4,and SLC7A11 mRNA expression levels in the GGQLT-H group,Nrf2,HO-1,and SLC7A11 in the GGQLT-L group,HO-1,SLC7A11,and GSS in the GGQLT-M group,and GSS,Nrf2,and HO-1 in the Met group were all significantly increased compared with the findings in the M group(P＜0.01,P＜0.05).ACSL4 mRNA expression levels were significantly decreased in the GGQLT-M and GGQLT-L groups and the Met group(P＜0.01,P＜0.05).Conclusions Gegen QinLian Decoction can improve NAFLD by inhibiting ferroptosis,and its mechanism may he related to regulation of the Nrf2/SLC7A 11/GPX4 signaling pathway.

Objective:To investigate the application effect of team-based learning (TBL) versus lecture-based learning (LBL) in the first aid skill training of peacekeeping forces.Methods:A total of 326 officers and soldiers who had not participated in first aid skill training from various peacekeeping units in the Gao area of the Eastern Theater of United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali from September 2022 to June 2023 were selected and divided into groups A and B using numerical randomization, with 163 individuals in each group. The individuals in group A received LBL teaching, and those in group B received TBL teaching. Questionnaire survey, theoretical assessment, and operational skill assessment were performed for all officers and soldiers after the end of the course. SPSS 19.0 was used for the t-test and the chi-square test. Results:Compared with the LBL group, the TBL group had significantly better first aid awareness, first aid skills, team collaboration ability, and humanistic concern and a significantly higher degree of satisfaction with the training mode. The LBL group had a slightly higher theoretical assessment score than the TBL group [(86.73±8.57) vs. (85.92±7.66)], with no significant difference between the two groups. Compared with the LBL group, the TBL group had significantly better scores of each operational skill and the total score of operational skill assessment [(86.71±11.25) vs. (81.14±10.05)].Conclusions:As a relatively effective training mode, the TBL teaching method has significant advantages in improving the first aid awareness, team collaboration ability, and practical operation ability of peacekeeping personnel, and therefore, it holds promise for application in Mali and other peacekeeping task areas.

Objective:To investigate the technical application pathways of artificial intelligence(AI)in laboratory information management systems(LIMS)and its role in promoting laboratory management efficiency and intelli-gence.Methods:Through the integration of traditional AI technologies(e.g.,machine learning,computer vision)with large language models,this study demonstrated the application of various AI technologies in scenarios such as intelligent Q&A for local knowledge bases,comprehensive review of inspection processes,intelligent data visualization,and image recognition.Results:Through the implementation of AI applications in laboratory settings,AI significantly enhanced management efficiency:the intelligent Q&A system achieved over 90％accuracy,auto-mated inspection processes reduced manual workload by 40％,and image recognition precision reached 89％-100％.Conclusion:AI provides efficient and precise solutions for laboratory management via multimodal integration and process optimization.Future efforts should focus on strengthening data security and model interpret-ability to promote comprehensive intelligent development.

Objective To analyze the incidence of biliary complications in patients with cholecystolithiasis and calculus of common bile duct after laparoscopic common bile duct exploration(LCBDE)with one-stage suture,and explore the high-risk factors of its occurrence,and then put forward targeted prevention strategies.Methods The clinical data of 201 patients with cholecystolithiasis and calculus of common bile duct after LCBDE with one-stage suture in our hospital from January 2020 to April 2024 were retrospectively analyzed.After 3 months of follow-up,the incidence of postoperative biliary complications was observed,and the clinical data of patients in the biliary complications group and the non-biliary complications group were analyzed.The factors with statistically significant differences were included in the multivariate Logistic regression model to analyze the independent risk factors affecting the occurrence of patients with cholecystolithiasis and calculus of common bile duct after LCBDE with one-stage suture.Results Among the 201 patients,12 had biliary tract infection,5 had common bile duct stenosis,and 13 had bile leakage.The total incidence of biliary complications was 14.93%(30/201).Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that diabetes mellitus((OR)=1.092,95%CI:1.040～1.147),common bile duct diameter<1 cm((OR)=1.097,95%CI:1.053～1.144),stone incarceration at the lower end of common bile duct((OR)=1.120,95%CI:1.062～1.180),Calot triangle adhesion((OR)=1.099,95%CI:1.042～1.158),bile turbidity((OR)=1.082,95%CI:1.043～1.123)and operation time≥2 h((OR)=1.090,95%CI:1.044～1.138)were independent risk factors for patients with cholecystolithiasis and calculus of common bile duct after LCBDE with one-stage suture(P<0.05).Conclusion The risk of patients with cholecystolithiasis and calculus of common bile duct after LCBDE with one-stage suture is high.The occurrence of complications is related to diabetes mellitus,common bile duct diameter<1 cm,stone incarceration at the lower end of the common bile duct,Calot triangle adhesion,bile turbidity and operation time≥2 h.Targeted prevention strategies can be formulated clinically to prevent the occurrence of biliary complications.

Ulcerative colitis(UC)is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease affecting the colon(particularly the descending colon and sigmoid)and rectum.UC primarily presents with persistent or recurrent diarrhea,abdominal pain,bloody stools,and other symptoms.The primary pathological mechanism of UC involves intestinal barrier injury.When the intestinal barrier function is compromised,characterized by loss of epithelial layer integrity,thinning of the mucus layer,and microbiota dysregulation,pathogenic microorganisms can infiltrate the lamina propria from the intestinal lumen through the damaged barrier,triggering and exacerbating the intestinal inflammatory response.Current treatments for UC are limited by high costs,numerous adverse reactions,and a high likelihood of relapse.Consequently,there is an urgent need for the development of new drugs that can effectively and safely treat UC.Natural products have become significant research targets in treating various diseases due to their broad biological activity,multiple action targets,low toxicity,and easy availability.They play a crucial role in the targeted repair of the intestinal barrier,with potential mechanisms including enhancing intes-tinal epithelial cells and their secreted proteins,regulating gut microbiota and its metabolism,and balancing immune cell subsets.Additionally,it is essential to consider the synergistic effects,bioavailability,and safety of natural products.This paper summarizes the natural products reported in the past five years for their anti-UC properties by repairing the intestinal barrier,providing a theoretical basis for the development and application of natural products in anti-UC drugs.