Objective:To evaluate the therapeutic value of radiotherapy in combined immunotherapy and chemotherapy as first-line treatment for patients with oligometastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on data from 195 NSCLC patients who lacked epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) or anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) mutations and were treated at the Anyang Tumor Hospital and the Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University from January 2019 to December 2021. These patients consisted of 166 male and 29 female cases, aged from 28 to 85 years, with an average age of (61.4 ± 9.3) years. These patients were divided into two groups, with each group receiving the radiotherapy and combined immunotherapy and chemotherapy (the radiotherapy and combination group, n = 60) and combined immunotherapy and chemotherapy only (the combination group, n = 135). Then, propensity score matching (PSM) was performed to analyze the differences in prognosis between both groups before and after PSM, as well as the short-term efficacy and adverse reactions after PSM. Results:For the 195 NSCLC patients, the median follow-up time was 31.8 months, with median overall survival (OS) and median progression-free survival (PFS) recorded at 23.8 months and 9.2 months, respectively. The radiotherapy and combination group exhibited enhanced 1-, 2-, and 3-year survival rates of 78.5%, 55.9%, and 45.1%, respectively, significantly higher than the combination group (48.3%, 35.6%, and 26.6%, respectively, χ2 = 14.65, P < 0.001). Similarly, the radiotherapy and combination group displayed 1-, 2-, and 3-year PFS rates of 51.9%, 29.5%, and 22.7%, respectively, exceeding those of the combination group (30.0%, 24.5%, and 16.9%, respectively, χ2=6.09, P=0.014). After PSM, the radiotherapy and combination group manifested an objective response rate (ORR) of 60.0% (33/55) and a disease control rate (DCR) of 89.1% (49/55), which were 16.4% (9/55) and 56.4% (31/55), respectively for the combination group. These results suggested that the radiotherapy and combination group demonstrated significantly higher ORR and DCR ( χ2 = 22.18, 14.85, P<0.001). After PSM, the radiotherapy and combination group yielded 1-, 2-, and 3-year survival rates of 70.9%, 52.3%, and 41.9%, respectively, significantly than the combination group (43.6%, 29.8%, and 27.1%, respectively, χ2=8.95, P=0.003). The radiotherapy and combination group exhibited 1-, 2-, and 3-year PFS rates of 47.3%, 27.3%, and 18.7%, respectively, significantly higher than the combination group (23.6%, 17.6%, and 15.4%, respectively, χ2 = 6.71, P = 0.010). Multivariate Cox regression analysis revealed that independent factors affecting OS included clinical stage, treatment regimen, number of immunotherapy cycles, and treatment efficacy ( HR = 1.88, 2.11, 0.23, 1.79, P < 0.05). Similarly, independent factors affecting PFS consisted of treatment regimen, number of immunotherapy cycles, and treatment efficacy ( HR = 1.62, 0.37, 3.42, P <0.05). There were no statistical differences in the incidence of grade ≥ 2 bone marrow suppression (18.2% vs. 12.7%) and grade ≥ 2 pneumonia (21.8% vs. 14.5%) between both groups ( P>0.05). Conclusions:Introducing radiotherapy into combined immunotherapy and chemotherapy as first-line treatment for oligometastatic NSCLC can optimize both local and systemic disease control and significantly improve patient prognosis without increasing treatment-related adverse reactions.

Objective:To evaluate the therapeutic value of radiotherapy in combined immunotherapy and chemotherapy as first-line treatment for patients with oligometastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on data from 195 NSCLC patients who lacked epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) or anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) mutations and were treated at the Anyang Tumor Hospital and the Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University from January 2019 to December 2021. These patients consisted of 166 male and 29 female cases, aged from 28 to 85 years, with an average age of (61.4 ± 9.3) years. These patients were divided into two groups, with each group receiving the radiotherapy and combined immunotherapy and chemotherapy (the radiotherapy and combination group, n = 60) and combined immunotherapy and chemotherapy only (the combination group, n = 135). Then, propensity score matching (PSM) was performed to analyze the differences in prognosis between both groups before and after PSM, as well as the short-term efficacy and adverse reactions after PSM. Results:For the 195 NSCLC patients, the median follow-up time was 31.8 months, with median overall survival (OS) and median progression-free survival (PFS) recorded at 23.8 months and 9.2 months, respectively. The radiotherapy and combination group exhibited enhanced 1-, 2-, and 3-year survival rates of 78.5%, 55.9%, and 45.1%, respectively, significantly higher than the combination group (48.3%, 35.6%, and 26.6%, respectively, χ2 = 14.65, P < 0.001). Similarly, the radiotherapy and combination group displayed 1-, 2-, and 3-year PFS rates of 51.9%, 29.5%, and 22.7%, respectively, exceeding those of the combination group (30.0%, 24.5%, and 16.9%, respectively, χ2=6.09, P=0.014). After PSM, the radiotherapy and combination group manifested an objective response rate (ORR) of 60.0% (33/55) and a disease control rate (DCR) of 89.1% (49/55), which were 16.4% (9/55) and 56.4% (31/55), respectively for the combination group. These results suggested that the radiotherapy and combination group demonstrated significantly higher ORR and DCR ( χ2 = 22.18, 14.85, P<0.001). After PSM, the radiotherapy and combination group yielded 1-, 2-, and 3-year survival rates of 70.9%, 52.3%, and 41.9%, respectively, significantly than the combination group (43.6%, 29.8%, and 27.1%, respectively, χ2=8.95, P=0.003). The radiotherapy and combination group exhibited 1-, 2-, and 3-year PFS rates of 47.3%, 27.3%, and 18.7%, respectively, significantly higher than the combination group (23.6%, 17.6%, and 15.4%, respectively, χ2 = 6.71, P = 0.010). Multivariate Cox regression analysis revealed that independent factors affecting OS included clinical stage, treatment regimen, number of immunotherapy cycles, and treatment efficacy ( HR = 1.88, 2.11, 0.23, 1.79, P < 0.05). Similarly, independent factors affecting PFS consisted of treatment regimen, number of immunotherapy cycles, and treatment efficacy ( HR = 1.62, 0.37, 3.42, P <0.05). There were no statistical differences in the incidence of grade ≥ 2 bone marrow suppression (18.2% vs. 12.7%) and grade ≥ 2 pneumonia (21.8% vs. 14.5%) between both groups ( P>0.05). Conclusions:Introducing radiotherapy into combined immunotherapy and chemotherapy as first-line treatment for oligometastatic NSCLC can optimize both local and systemic disease control and significantly improve patient prognosis without increasing treatment-related adverse reactions.

Objective To discuss the application of multi-parameters of coronary CT angiography(CTA)in diagnosing coronary heart disease(CHD)and predicting major adverse cardiovascular events(MACE)after percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI).Methods A total of 350 patients with CHD,who received PCI at the Affiliated Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital of Capital Medical University of China from January 2021 to January 2024,were enrolled in this study as observation group.Other 180 patients with suspected CHD,who underwent coronary CTA and coronary angiography(CAG)to exclude coronary artery lesion in the same period as in the observation group,were collected and used as control group.According to whether MACE occurred or not within 6 months after PCI,the patients of observation group were further divided into MACE group and non-MACE group.The CTA parameters,including total plaque volume(TPV),plaque burden(PB),remodeling index(RI),fat attenuation index(FAI)around coronary artery,spot calcification and napkin-ring sign,were compared between the observation group and the control group as well as between MACE group and non-MACE group.Logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the independent factors influencing the occurrence of MACE after PCI.Area under receiver operating characteristic curve(AUC)was adopted to assess the value of each parameter in predicting the occurrence of MACE within 6 months after PCI.Results The TPV,PB,RI,FAI,and the detection rate of spot calcification and napkin-ring sign in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group(P＜0.05).Of the 350 patients in the observation group,54(15.43％)developed MACE within 6 months after PCI,including cardiac death(n=5,1.43％),non-fatal myocardial infarction(n=22,6.29％),target vessel reconstruction due to in-stent restenosis(n=15,4.29％),and hospitalization due to heart failure(n=12,3.43％),all the 54 patients were classified in MACE group.The non-MACE group had 296 patients.The TPV,PB,RI,FAI,and the detection rate of napkin-ring sign in MACE group were higher than those in non-MACE group(P＜0.05).Logistic multivariate analysis showed that TPV,PB and FAI were the independent factors influencing the occurrence of MACE in CHD patients after PCI(P＜0.05).ROC curve analysis indicated that in predicting the occurrence of MACE within 6 months after PCI the sensitivity of TPV,PB and FAI were 65.40％,76.90％and 76.90％respectively,and the specificity of TPV,PB and FAI were 63.80％,72.50％and 73.80％respectively.The sensitivity and specificity of the combined detection were 96.20％and 71.80％respectively,with an AUC of 0.896.Conclusion Multi-parameters of coronary CT A have important application value in diagnosing CHD and in predicting the occurrence of MACE after PCI.The combined detection of TPV,PB and FAI can provide important reference for making clinical decision.

This paper systematically summarizes the practical experience of the 2025 Dingri earthquake emergency medical rescue in Tibet. It analyzes the requirements for earthquake medical rescue under conditions of high-altitude hypoxia, low temperature, and low air pressure. The paper provides a detailed discussion on the strategic layout of earthquake medical rescue at the national level, local government level, and through social participation. It covers the construction of rescue organizational systems, technical systems, material support systems, and information systems. The importance of building rescue teams is emphasized. In high-altitude and cold conditions, rapid response, scientific decision-making, and multi-party collaboration are identified as key elements to enhance rescue efficiency. By optimizing rescue organizational structures, strengthening the development of new equipment, and promoting telemedicine technologies, the precision and effectiveness of medical rescue can be significantly improved, providing important references for future similar disaster rescues.

The rapid screening of bioactive constituents within traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) presents a significant challenge to researchers. Prevailing strategies for the screening of active components in TCM often overlook trace components owing to their concealment by more abundant constituents. To address this limitation, a fishing strategy based on offline two-dimensional liquid chromatography (2D-LC) combined with surface plasmon resonance (SPR) was utilized to screen bioactive trace components targeting peroxiredoxin 3 (PRDX3), using Uncaria alkaloids (UAs) as a case study. Initially, an orthogonal preparative offline 2D-LC system combining a positively charged C₁₈ column and a conventional C₁₈ column under disparate mobile phase conditions was constructed. To fully reveal the trace alkaloids, 13 2D fractions of UAs were prepared, and their components were characterized using mass spectrometry (MS). Subsequently, employing PRDX3 as the targeting protein, a SPR-based screening approach was established and rigorously validated with geissoschizine methyl ether (GSM) serving as a positive control for binding. Employing this refined strategy, 29 candidate binding alkaloids were fished from the 13 2D fractions. Notably, combining offline 2D-LC with SPR increased the yield of candidate binding components from 10 to 29 when compared to SPR-based screening alone. Subsequent binding affinity assays confirmed that PRDX3 was a direct binding target for the 12 fished alkaloids, with isovallesiachotamine (IV), corynoxeine N-oxide (CO-N), and cadambine (CAD) demonstrating the highest affinity for PRDX3. Their interactions were further validated through molecular docking analysis. Subsequent intracellular H₂O₂ measurement assays and transfection experiments confirmed that these three trace alkaloids enhanced PRDX3-mediated H₂O₂ clearance. In conclusion, this study introduced an innovative strategy for the identification of active trace components in TCM. This approach holds promise for accelerating research on medicinal components within this field.

BACKGROUND:Previous studies have reported inconsistent results with positive,negative,and J-shaped associations between alcohol consumption and the hazard of aortic aneurysm and dissection(AAD).This study aimed to examine the connections between weekly alcohol consumption and the subsequent risk of AAD. METHODS:The UK Biobank study is a population-based cohort study.Weekly alcohol consumption was assessed using self-reported questionnaires and the congenital risk of alcohol consumption was also evaluated using genetic risk score(GRS).Cox proportional hazards models were used to estimate hazard ratios(HRs)with 95%confidence intervals(CIs)for the associations between alcohol consumption and AAD.Several sensitivity analyses were performed to assess the robustness of the results. RESULTS:Among the 388,955 participants(mean age:57.1 years,47.4%male),2,895 incident AAD cases were documented during a median follow-up of 12.5 years.Compared with never-drinkers,moderate drinkers(adjusted HR:0.797,95%CI:0.646-0.984,P<0.05)and moderate-heavy drinkers(adjusted HR:0.794,95%CI:0.635-0.992,P<0.05)were significantly associated with a decreased risk of incident AAD.Interaction-based subgroup analysis revealed that the protective effect of moderate drinking was reflected mainly in participants younger than 65 years and women. CONCLUSION:Our findings support a protective effect of moderate alcohol consumption on AAD,but are limited to participants younger than 65 years and women.

BACKGROUND:Previous studies have reported inconsistent results with positive,negative,and J-shaped associations between alcohol consumption and the hazard of aortic aneurysm and dissection(AAD).This study aimed to examine the connections between weekly alcohol consumption and the subsequent risk of AAD. METHODS:The UK Biobank study is a population-based cohort study.Weekly alcohol consumption was assessed using self-reported questionnaires and the congenital risk of alcohol consumption was also evaluated using genetic risk score(GRS).Cox proportional hazards models were used to estimate hazard ratios(HRs)with 95%confidence intervals(CIs)for the associations between alcohol consumption and AAD.Several sensitivity analyses were performed to assess the robustness of the results. RESULTS:Among the 388,955 participants(mean age:57.1 years,47.4%male),2,895 incident AAD cases were documented during a median follow-up of 12.5 years.Compared with never-drinkers,moderate drinkers(adjusted HR:0.797,95%CI:0.646-0.984,P<0.05)and moderate-heavy drinkers(adjusted HR:0.794,95%CI:0.635-0.992,P<0.05)were significantly associated with a decreased risk of incident AAD.Interaction-based subgroup analysis revealed that the protective effect of moderate drinking was reflected mainly in participants younger than 65 years and women. CONCLUSION:Our findings support a protective effect of moderate alcohol consumption on AAD,but are limited to participants younger than 65 years and women.

Background:Endoscopic submucosal dissection(ESD)is a common minimally-invasive endoscopic treatment for early esophageal cancer.However,it still entails risks such as a narrow operative field,high difficulty in surgical operation,long operation time,and a high incidence of complications like bleeding and perforation.Therefore,precise visualization is of great importance for the safe completion of esophageal ESD.Aims:To explore the value of different traction techniques-assisted ESD in the treatment of early esophageal cancer and compare the application effects of different traction techniques.Methods:The en bloc resection rate and complete resection rate in all three groups were 100%.The dissection speeds of both the dental floss traction group and the snare traction group were significantly faster than that of the traditional ESD treatment group,with a statistically significant difference(P<0.05).There was no statistically significant difference in the dissection speed between the dental floss traction group and the snare traction group(P>0.05).No complications such as oropharyngeal or esophageal mucosal damage caused by the traction devices occurred in the three groups of patients during the peri-operative period.Results:The en bloc resection rate and complete resection rate in all three groups were 100%.The dissection speeds of both the dental floss traction group and the snare traction group were significantly faster than that of the traditional ESD treatment group,with a statistically significant difference(P<0.05).There was no statistically significant difference in the dissection speed between the dental floss traction group and the snare traction group(P>0.05).No complications such as oropharyngeal or esophageal mucosal damage caused by the traction devices occurred in the three groups of patients during the peri-operative period.Conclusions:The dental floss and snare traction techniques can significantly increase the dissection speed of early esophageal cancer.Moreover,the snare traction technique has the advantage of adjustable traction direction,making it safe and effective for clinical promotion.

Objective By analyzing the relevant factors of drug-resistant epilepsy(DRE),to screen out the high-risk factors,and to built the risk prediction model for guiding clinical treatment.Methods The medical records of 404 patients with epilepsy admitted to department of Neurosurgery of Xijing Hospital from January 2015 to December 2019 were collected.According to the definition of DRE,patients were divided into DRE group(n=85)and the drug treatment effective group(n=319).Univariate and multivariate Logistic regression analysis were performed on the relevant factors such as the initial onset and treatment conditions of patients,respectively.According to the results,the risk prediction model of DRE was established and verified.Results Univariate Logistic regression analysis showed that there were no significant differences in gender,neurological dysfunction,cluster attacks,history of cranial infection,EEG abnormalities,and the time from onset to standardized treatment between the two groups(all P＞0.05).Meanwhile,there were statistically significant differences in age,age of first onset,perinatal events,history of febrile convulsion,brain imaging changes,etiological classification,attack type,frequency of initial onset and curative effect after initial treatment between the two groups(all P＜0.05).Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that young age of initial onset,brain imaging changes,symptomatic epilepsy and high frequency of initial onset were independent risk factors for DRE(all P＜0.05).The risk prediction model of DRE was successfully constructed and the ROC curve was drawn,in which the area under the training set curve was 0.873 and the area under the verification set curve was 0.851.Both curves showed good clinical consistency,confirming the accuracy of the prediction model.Conclusion Attention and intervention should be paid to epilepsy patients with independent risk factors such as young age of initial onset,brain imaging changes,symptomatic epilepsy and high frequency of initial onset as early as possible to predict and diagnose DRE and improve the prognosis of patients.

BACKGROUND:Previous studies have reported inconsistent results with positive,negative,and J-shaped associations between alcohol consumption and the hazard of aortic aneurysm and dissection(AAD).This study aimed to examine the connections between weekly alcohol consumption and the subsequent risk of AAD. METHODS:The UK Biobank study is a population-based cohort study.Weekly alcohol consumption was assessed using self-reported questionnaires and the congenital risk of alcohol consumption was also evaluated using genetic risk score(GRS).Cox proportional hazards models were used to estimate hazard ratios(HRs)with 95%confidence intervals(CIs)for the associations between alcohol consumption and AAD.Several sensitivity analyses were performed to assess the robustness of the results. RESULTS:Among the 388,955 participants(mean age:57.1 years,47.4%male),2,895 incident AAD cases were documented during a median follow-up of 12.5 years.Compared with never-drinkers,moderate drinkers(adjusted HR:0.797,95%CI:0.646-0.984,P<0.05)and moderate-heavy drinkers(adjusted HR:0.794,95%CI:0.635-0.992,P<0.05)were significantly associated with a decreased risk of incident AAD.Interaction-based subgroup analysis revealed that the protective effect of moderate drinking was reflected mainly in participants younger than 65 years and women. CONCLUSION:Our findings support a protective effect of moderate alcohol consumption on AAD,but are limited to participants younger than 65 years and women.