Chronic heart failure （CHF） is a complex clinical syndrome caused by ventricular dysfunction， with mitochondrial energy metabolism disorder being a critical factor in disease progression. Heart-Yang deficiency syndrome， as the core pathogenesis of CHF， persists throughout the disease course. Insufficiency of heart-Yang leads to weakened warming and propelling functions， resulting in the accumulation of phlegm-fluid， blood stasis， and dampness. This eventually causes Qi stagnation with phlegm obstruction and blood stasis with water retention， forming a vicious cycle that exacerbates disease progression. According to the theory of reinforcing Yang， the clinical experience of the traditional Chinese medicine （TCM） master Tang Zuxuan in treating CHF with heart-Yang deficiency syndrome， and achievements from molecular biological studies， this study innovatively proposes an integrated research framework of "TCM syndrome differentiation and staging-mitochondrial metabolism mechanisms-intervention with Yang-reinforcing prescriptions" which is characterized by the integration of traditional Chinese and Western medicine. Heart-Yang deficiency syndrome is classified into mild （Stage Ⅰ-Ⅱ）， severe （Stage Ⅲ）， and critical （Stage Ⅳ） stages. The study elucidates the precise correlations between the pathogenesis of each stage and mitochondrial metabolism disorders from theoretical， pathophysiological， and therapeutic perspectives. The mild stage is characterized by impaired biogenesis and substrate-utilization imbalance， corresponding to heart-Yang deficiency and phlegm-fluid aggregation. Linggui Zhugantang and similar prescriptions can significantly improve the expression of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma co-activator-1α（PGC-1α）/silent information regulator 2 homolog 1 （SIRT1） and ATPase activity. The severe stage centers on oxidative stress and structural damage， reflecting Yang deficiency with water overflow and phlegm-blood stasis intermingling. At this stage， Zhenwu Tang and Qiangxin Tang can effectively mitigate oxidative stress damage， increase adenosine triphosphate （ATP） content， and repair mitochondrial structure. The critical stage arises from calcium overload and mitochondrial disintegration， leading to the collapse of Yin-Yang equilibrium. At this stage， Yang-restoring and crisis-resolving prescriptions such as Fuling Sini Tang and Qili Qiangxin capsules can inhibit abnormal opening of the mitochondrial permeability transition pore （MPTP）， reduce cardiomyocyte apoptosis rate， and protect mitochondrial function. By summarizing the characteristics of mitochondrial energy metabolism disorders at different stages of CHF， this study explores the application of the theory of reinforcing Yang in treating heart-Yang deficiency syndrome and provides new insights for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of CHF.

ObjectiveThis paper aims to investigate the effects of Xixintang on aquaporin-4 （AQP4） polarity distribution， blood-brain barrier （BBB） function， and neuroinflammationin rats with Alzheimer's disease （AD）， thereby revealing the potential mechanism through which this formula protects the BBB by regulating AQP4 polarization. The aim is to provide a scientific basis for clinical treatment. MethodsSixty Sprague-Dawley （SD） rats were randomly divided into a normal group， a model group， a probiotic group， a donepezil group， and an Xixintang group. The model was established by intraperitoneal injection of D-galactose （D-Gal） combined with bilateral intracerebroventricular injection of amyloid-β_25-35 （Aβ_25-35）. The probiotic group （30.85 mg·kg^-1）， donepezil group （0.88 mg·kg^-1）， and Xixintang group （1.174 g·kg^-1） received daily gavage administration， while the normal and model groups received intragastric administration with an equal volume of normal saline for one month. Cognitive ability was assessed by using the Morris water maze. BBB permeability was detected via Evans blue extravasation. The contents of interleukin-6 （IL-6）， amyloid-β_1-42 （Aβ_1-42）， and tumor necrosis factor-α （TNF-α） in the hippocampal tissues were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay （ELISA）. The protein expressions of zonula occludens-1 （ZO-1）， occludin， tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 （TIMP-1）， matrix metalloproteinase-9 （MMP-9）， and AQP4 in the hippocampal tissues were detected by western blot. The expression and co-localization levels of Aβ_1-42， ionized calcium-binding adapter molecule 1 （IBA1）， and AQP4/platelet endothelial cell adhesion molecule 31 （CD31） in the hippocampal region were examined by immunofluorescence. ResultsCompared with the normal group， the model group exhibited a significant decline in cognitive ability （P<0.01） and a marked increase in Evans blue extravasation in the brain （P<0.01）. The expressions of ZO-1， occludin， and TIMP-1 were significantly decreased （P<0.01）， while the expressions of AQP4 and MMP-9 were significantly increased （P<0.01）. The co-localization level of AQP4/CD31 was significantly reduced （P<0.01）， and the expressions of Aβ_1-42， IL-6， TNF-α， and IBA1 were significantly elevated （P<0.01）. Compared with the model group， the Xixintang group showed significant improvement in cognitive ability （P<0.01） and a significant reduction in Evans blue extravasation in the brain （P<0.01）. The expressions of occludin， TIMP-1， and ZO-1 were significantly increased （P<0.05， P<0.01）， while the expressions of AQP4 and MMP-9 were significantly decreased （P<0.05）. The co-localization level of AQP4/CD31 was significantly enhanced （P<0.01）， and the expressions of Aβ_1-42， IL-6， TNF-α， and IBA1 were significantly reduced （P<0.05， P<0.01）. ConclusionXixintang may improve cognitive function and alleviate AD pathology in AD model rats by regulating AQP4 polarity distribution， thereby breaking the vicious cycle of "Aβ deposition-neuroinflammation-BBB damage" and restoring the homeostasis of the microenvironment in the brain.

ObjectiveThis study aims to investigate whether Xixintang could ameliorate cognitive dysfunction in an Alzheimer's disease （AD） rat model induced by D-galactose and β-amyloid （Aβ_25-35）， by means of repairing the colonic mucosal barrier， regulating the Toll-like receptor 4 （TLR4）/nuclear factor-κB p65 （NF-κB p65） signaling pathway， and intervening in the pathological process mediated by the gut-brain axis. MethodsSixty specific pathogen-free （SPF） male Sprague-Dawley （SD） rats were randomly divided to five groups （n=12）： A control group， a model group， a donepezil group， an Xixintang group， and a probiotic group. Except for those in the control group， rats in all other groups received daily intraperitoneal injections of D-galactose for six consecutive weeks. Subsequently， aggregated Aβ_25-35 was injected stereotactically into the bilateral ventricles to establish the AD model. During the intervention periods， the rats in all groups were administered their respective drugs and normal saline by gavage. The Morris water maze test was used to assess the capacity for spatial learning and memory. Hematoxylin-eosin （HE） staining was employed to observe the histopathological changes in the colon tissues. Immunofluorescence was used to detect Aβ_1-41 deposition in the hippocampal region and Mucin 2 （MUC2） expression in the colonic mucosa. Western blot was performed to measure the protein expression levels of FFAR2，TLR4， NF-κB p65， occludin （OCLN）， zonula occludens-1 （ZO-1）， and MUC2 in the colonic tissues. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay （ELISA） was used to determine the contents of interleukin-6 （IL-6）， tumor necrosis factor-α （TNF-α）， serum amyloid A （SAA）， and Aβ_1-42 in the hippocampal region from the colonic tissues. The lipopolysaccharide （LPS） concentrations in colon tissues of rats were measured by using a dynamic chromogenic limulus assay. ResultsCompared with those in the control group， the rats in the model group exhibited a significantly prolonged escape latency and a markedly shorter duration in the target quadrant （P<0.01）. The integrity of the colonic mucosal structure was compromised， with disordered gland arrangement and a reduced number of goblet cells. The Aβ_1-42 deposition in the hippocampal region was significantly increased （P<0.01）. The protein expression levels of TLR4 and NF-κB p65 in colonic tissues were significantly upregulated （P<0.01）， while those of occludin and ZO-1 were downregulated （P<0.01）. The contents of inflammatory factors such as IL-6， TNF-α， and SAA were significantly elevated （P<0.01）， and the LPS level in the serum was markedly increased （P<0.01）. In comparison to those in the model group， the rats in the Xixintang group showed a significantly shortened escape latency and a prolonged duration in the target quadrant （P<0.01）. The colonic mucosal structure was ameliorated， with neat gland arrangement and an increased number of goblet cells. The Aβ_1-42 deposition in the hippocampal region was reduced （P<0.01）. The protein expressions of TLR4 and NF-κB p65 in the colon tissues were decreased （P<0.05，P<0.01）， while the protein levels of occludin and ZO-1 were increased （P<0.01）. The contents of IL-6， TNF-α， and serum amyloid A （SAA） were decreased （P<0.01）， and the LPS level was reduced （P<0.01）. ConclusionXixintang can significantly ameliorate cognitive dysfunction of AD model rats， by means of restoring the colonic mucosal barrier structure， reducing cerebral Aβ deposition， and suppressing peripheral and central inflammatory response. Its mechanism of action may be closely associated with the suppression of the TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway activation， reduction of endotoxin levels， and regulation of the gut-brain axis.

ObjectiveThis study aims to investigate whether Xixintang could ameliorate cognitive dysfunction in an Alzheimer's disease （AD） rat model induced by D-galactose and β-amyloid （Aβ_25-35）， by means of repairing the colonic mucosal barrier， regulating the Toll-like receptor 4 （TLR4）/nuclear factor-κB p65 （NF-κB p65） signaling pathway， and intervening in the pathological process mediated by the gut-brain axis. MethodsSixty specific pathogen-free （SPF） male Sprague-Dawley （SD） rats were randomly divided to five groups （n=12）： A control group， a model group， a donepezil group， an Xixintang group， and a probiotic group. Except for those in the control group， rats in all other groups received daily intraperitoneal injections of D-galactose for six consecutive weeks. Subsequently， aggregated Aβ_25-35 was injected stereotactically into the bilateral ventricles to establish the AD model. During the intervention periods， the rats in all groups were administered their respective drugs and normal saline by gavage. The Morris water maze test was used to assess the capacity for spatial learning and memory. Hematoxylin-eosin （HE） staining was employed to observe the histopathological changes in the colon tissues. Immunofluorescence was used to detect Aβ_1-41 deposition in the hippocampal region and Mucin 2 （MUC2） expression in the colonic mucosa. Western blot was performed to measure the protein expression levels of FFAR2，TLR4， NF-κB p65， occludin （OCLN）， zonula occludens-1 （ZO-1）， and MUC2 in the colonic tissues. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay （ELISA） was used to determine the contents of interleukin-6 （IL-6）， tumor necrosis factor-α （TNF-α）， serum amyloid A （SAA）， and Aβ_1-42 in the hippocampal region from the colonic tissues. The lipopolysaccharide （LPS） concentrations in colon tissues of rats were measured by using a dynamic chromogenic limulus assay. ResultsCompared with those in the control group， the rats in the model group exhibited a significantly prolonged escape latency and a markedly shorter duration in the target quadrant （P<0.01）. The integrity of the colonic mucosal structure was compromised， with disordered gland arrangement and a reduced number of goblet cells. The Aβ_1-42 deposition in the hippocampal region was significantly increased （P<0.01）. The protein expression levels of TLR4 and NF-κB p65 in colonic tissues were significantly upregulated （P<0.01）， while those of occludin and ZO-1 were downregulated （P<0.01）. The contents of inflammatory factors such as IL-6， TNF-α， and SAA were significantly elevated （P<0.01）， and the LPS level in the serum was markedly increased （P<0.01）. In comparison to those in the model group， the rats in the Xixintang group showed a significantly shortened escape latency and a prolonged duration in the target quadrant （P<0.01）. The colonic mucosal structure was ameliorated， with neat gland arrangement and an increased number of goblet cells. The Aβ_1-42 deposition in the hippocampal region was reduced （P<0.01）. The protein expressions of TLR4 and NF-κB p65 in the colon tissues were decreased （P<0.05，P<0.01）， while the protein levels of occludin and ZO-1 were increased （P<0.01）. The contents of IL-6， TNF-α， and serum amyloid A （SAA） were decreased （P<0.01）， and the LPS level was reduced （P<0.01）. ConclusionXixintang can significantly ameliorate cognitive dysfunction of AD model rats， by means of restoring the colonic mucosal barrier structure， reducing cerebral Aβ deposition， and suppressing peripheral and central inflammatory response. Its mechanism of action may be closely associated with the suppression of the TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway activation， reduction of endotoxin levels， and regulation of the gut-brain axis.

Objective:To observe any effect of supplementing rehabilitation training with low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on the abnormal spine posture of Parkinson′s disease (PD) patients.Methods:A total 40 PD patients with Pisa syndrome (PS) were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group, each of 20. Both groups received conventional drug therapy and rehabilitation training (including myodynamia training and balance function training), while the observation group was additionally provided with low-frequency rTMS of the primary motor cortical area (M1) on the convex side of the scoliosis. Before the treatment and after 2 and 3 weeks, the scoliosis angle was measured, and motor functioning and balance were evaluated using the timed up and go test (TUGT) and the Berg balance scale (BBS). The subjects′ mental state was quantified using the exercise self-efficacy (ESE) scale, and the modified Barthel Index (MBI) was used to quantify their ability in the activities of daily life.Results:After the treatment, significant improvement was observed in the average scoliosis angles, TUGT, BBS, ESE and MBI scores of both groups compared to the pre-treatment levels. In the control group, all of the indicators had returned to their pre-treatment levels 3 weeks after treatment, but in the observation group they remained significantly improved.Conclusions:Low-frequency rTMS combined with rehabilitation training can significantly reduce the scoliosis angle of PD patients, improve their motor functioning and balance, increase their exercise confidence and improve their ability in the activities of daily living over the long term. The combination is worth applying and promoting in clinical practice.

Objective:To observe any effect of combining transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) with aerobic exercise on the cognitive functioning of early stage Parkinson′s disease (PD) patients.Methods:A total of 120 PD patients in the early stage were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group, each of 60. Both groups received conventional drug treatment and moderate-intensity aerobic exercise training, while the observation group was additionally provided with high-frequency rTMS treatment. Before and after 3 months of the treatments, everyone′s cognitive and motor functioning was evaluated using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale (MoCA) and the third part of the Unified Parkinson′s Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS-Ⅲ), respectively. Negative emotions were evaluated using the Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA) and the Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD). Auditory event-related potentials were also detected, and the latency and amplitude of P300 were analyzed.Results:The average MoCA, UPDRS-Ⅲ, HAMA and HAMD scores, as well as the amplitude and latency of P300 had improved significantly in both groups after the treatment. At that point the observation group′s performance was significantly better than that of the control group in terms of the MoCA′s visuospatial and executive function, attention and delayed recall indicators, and also total score. The observation group′s average HAMA score (10.55±3.11), HAMD score (9.78±4.10), the P300 amplitude [(11.29±2.21)μV] and latency [(384.75±48.26)ms] were also significantly better. The UPDRS-Ⅲ scores were negatively correlated with the visuospatial and executive function scores of the MoCA scale in the observation group before and after treatment, while the average HAMA score was negatively correlated with the attention and delayed recall scores.Conclusions:Supplementing aerobic exercise with rTMS can significantly improve the cognition and motor functioning of early stage PD patients. The combination is more effective than aerobic exercise alone. Such combined therapy is worthy of popularization and clinical application.

Reporting guidelines are structured checklists for researchers to follow when reporting spe-cific types of studies.As researches conducted in real-world settings to address practical issues,implementa-tion research has stringent requirements for the replicability of result and the transparency of reporting,making its reporting guidelines particularly important.This paper systematically introduces the reporting guidelines in the field of implementation science,outlines their classification systems and scopes of applica-tion,and focuses on explaining the core characteristics and functions of five key reporting guidelines,inclu-ding the Standards for Reporting Implementation Studies(StaRI),Reporting guidelines for implementation and operational research,the Template for Intervention Description and Replication(TIDieR),the Frame-work for Reporting Adaptations and Modifications-Enhanced(FRAME),and recommendations for specifying and reporting implementation strategies.Furthermore,combined with the PEDALs research paradigm in im-plementation science,this paper further clarifies the specific application pathways for reporting guidelines and discusses directions for refinement,aiming to provide references for researchers to select appropriate reporting guidelines.

Following the evidence-based diagnosis and treatment guideline development method for common pediatric diseases,the The Guideline for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Pediatric Food Accumulation and Stagnation in Chinese Medicine was formed through literature retrieval,expert questionnaire survey,expert discussion meeting,and solicitation of opinions.The revised content includes the scope of the guideline,normative reference documents,terms and definitions,diagnosis,syndrome differentiation,treatment,pre-vention and nursing suggestions,etc.,aiming to update the clinical diagnosis and treatment plan of Chinese medicine for accumulation and provide important clinical decision-making references for clinical physicians to rationally apply the diagnosis and treatment plan of Chinese medicine in the prevention and treatment of accumulation and stagnation in Children.

Objective To investigate the expression profiles of microRNAs(miRNAs)in seminal plasma of the patients with hypervis-cous semen and explore their possible roles in the formation of seminal hyperviscosity.Methods Ten semen samples,including 5 with hyperviscosity(hyperviscosity group)and the other 5 without hyperviscosity(control group),were collected,and the seminal plasmas were obtained by centrifugation after completing semen analysis.The miRNAs in seminal plasma were extracted and performed sequen-cing using high-throughput sequencing technology based on the Illumina platform.The differences in miRNA expression between the two groups were compared.The differentially expressed miRNAs were validated by real-time fluorescence quantitative-PCR(qRT-PCR).The differentially expressed miRNAs were screened to predict their target genes.The Gene Ontology(GO)and KEGG Pathway were used for the enrichment analysis of functional significance.Results A total of 82 significantly differentially expressed miRNAs were found between the hyperviscosity group and the control group,of which 76 were up-regulated and 6 were down-regulated.The results of qRT-PCR validation showed that the expression trends of the differentially expressed miRNAs(miR-449a,miR-517a-3p,and miR-1257)were largely consistent with the high-throughput sequencing results.The GO functional classification annotation showed that their target genes were mainly enriched in ubiquitin-like protein ligase binding,kinase activity,and ion transmembrane transport activi-ty in molecular functions.They mainly participated in the regulation of neuronal apoptosis and ion transmembrane transport in biological processes,and the formation of cell membranes,Golgi membranes and phagocytic vesicles in cellular components.KEGG pathway en-richment analysis showed that the target genes were mainly enriched in signaling pathways,such as ErbB,neurotrophin,interaction with signaling molecules,signal transduction,and cancer-related signal pathways.Conclusion Various differentially expressed miRNAs existed in hyperviscous semen,which may provide a basis for finding a molecular marker or a group of markers in the diagno-sis and evaluation of the treatment for hyperviscous semen.

Objective To explore the advantages of high-frequency ultrasound-guided"cross-shaped"positioning method in accurate positioning and surgical effect in open reduction and internal fixation of rib fractures.Methods Retrospective analysis of 97 cases of multiple rib fractures treated surgically in our department from october 2019 to october 2024.Patients were divided into three groups based on different localization methods.The control group designed the surgical incision according to the results of chest three-dimensional reconstruction,the ultrasound group determined the incision based on the control group combined with high-frequency ultrasound,and Based on the method used in the ultrasound group,the"cross-localization"technique was combined to determine the incision in the cross-shaped group.The comparison of surgical-related data included fracture positioning accuracy,incision length of per singer rib,postoperative drainage volume,duration of drainage tube retention,postoperative pain score,operative time,intraoperative blood loss,length of hospital stay and incision infection rate.Additionally,commonly used inflammatory markers(white blood cell count,neutrophil percentage,CRP,IL-6,NF-κB)and pain-related biomarkers(PGE2,5-HT)were also included in the comparative analysis.Results In the control group,ultrasound group,and crossover group,aside from wound infections,the respective accuracies of fracture localization were 68.97％vs 87.50％vs 97.22％,the length of single rib incision was(3.50±1.23)cm vs(2.70±0.62)cm vs(2.45±0.58)cm,the volume of drainage on the day of surgery was(170.55±27.85)ml vs(150.69±24.67)ml vs(120.34±18.45)ml,the duration of drainage tube retention was(4.17±1.12)days vs(3.67±0.95)days vs(3.12±0.65)days,the postoperative pain scores were(6.86±2.15)vs(5.54±1.15)vs(4.89±1.53),the operation times were(75.84±15.62)minutes vs(67.74±11.85)minutes vs(57.35±9.36)minutes,the intraoperative blood loss was(85.78±11.78)ml vs(72.65±8.92)ml vs(62.23±9.63)ml,and the length of hospital stay was(8.42±1.47)days vs(7.12±1.14)days vs(6.56±1.32)days.The crossover group showed superior results in all metrics compared to the other two groups,with statistically significant differences(P＜0.05).The inflammatory and pain stress indicators for the control,ultrasound,and crossover groups were as follows:white blood cell counts[(16.39±4.15)× 109/Lvs(13.25±2.45)× 109/L vs(12.02±2.77)× 109/L],neutrophil percentages[(80.14±12.21)vs(72.36±10.34)vs(65.73±8.83)],CRP[(31.86±6.87)mg/L vs(27.72±5.65)mg/L vs(24.69±4.11)mg/L],IL-6[(46.35±11.42)pg/L vs(41.42±8.75)pg/L vs(35.53±9.51)pg/L],NF-B[(22.55±4.98)pg/L vs(17.34±3.62)pg/L vs(15.91±3.84)pg/L],PGE2[(240.37±21.65)ng/L vs(209.45±23.24)ng/L vs(180.21±18.72)ng/L],and 5-HT[(290.62±34.37)ng/L vs(270.85±26.98)ng/L vs(210.62±19.64)ng/L].The crossover group demonstrated statistically significant differences compared to both the control and ultrasound groups(P＜0.05).There was no statistically significant difference in incision infection among the three groups(P＞0.05).Conclusion The ultrasound-guided"cross"positioning method for rib fracture open reduction and internal fixation can more accurately locate the incision,shorten the incision length and hospitalization time,reduce postoperative inflammatory response and patient pain,and facilitate rapid recovery after surgery.