Objective To investigate the association of baseline cerebral blood flow （CBF） and cerebral metabolic rate of oxygen （CMRO2） with sleep structure disorder after thrombolytic therapy in stroke patients， as well as their value in clinical assessment. Methods A total of 145 patients with stroke were enrolled as subjects， and all of them received thrombolytic therapy in our hospital from January 2023 to June 2025. Before thrombolytic therapy， 3.0 T magnetic resonance imaging was used to obtain relative CBF （rCBF） and relative CMRO2 （rCMRO2）， and rCBF/rCMRO2 ratio was calculated. At week 1 after thrombolysis， overnight polysomnography （PSG） was conducted to obtain parameters such as total sleep time， sleep efficiency， the proportion of each NREM stage， and REM sleep duration. According to the presence or absence of sleep structure disorder， the subjects were divided into disorder group and non-disorder group. The Pearson correlation method was used for correlation analysis. A multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to identify the influencing factors for sleep structure disorder in subjects after thrombolytic therapy. The receiver operating characteristic （ROC） curve was plotted to analyze the performance of rCBF/rCMRO2 ratio in predicting sleep structure disorder in subjects after thrombolytic therapy. Results Compared with the non-disorder group， the disorder group had significantly higher age， infarct volume， NIHSS score on admission， and proportion of patients with infarction in the thalamus （P<0.05）. Compared with the non-disorder group， the disorder group had significantly lower rCBF， rCMRO2， rCBF/rCMRO2 ratio， total sleep time， proportion of NREM 3 sleep， proportion of REM sleep， and sleep efficiency （P<0.05） and significantly higher proportion of NREM 1 sleep and sleep arousal index （P<0.05）. The Pearson correlation analysis showed that rCBF， rCMRO2， and rCBF/rCMRO2 ratio were positively correlated with total sleep time， proportion of NREM 3 sleep， proportion of REM sleep， and sleep efficiency （P<0.001） and were negatively correlated with the proportion of NREM 1 sleep and sleep arousal index （P<0.001）. The Logistic regression analysis showed that age， infarct volume， infarction location （thalamus）， and NIHSS score on admission were risk factors for sleep structure disorder in stroke patients after thrombolytic therapy （P<0.05）， while rCBF， rCMRO2， and rCBF/rCMRO2 ratio were protective factors against sleep structure disorder （P<0.05）. The ROC curve analysis showed that rCBF/rCMRO2 ratio had an area under the ROC curve of 0.901 （95% CI 0.869-0.938） in predicting sleep structure disorder in stroke patients after thrombolytic therapy， with a sensitivity of 95.50% and a specificity of 82.40%. Conclusion Baseline rCBF， rCMRO2， and rCBF/rCMRO2 ratio are closely associated with sleep structure disorder in stroke patients after thrombolytic therapy， among which rCBF/rCMRO2 ratio has excellent performance in predicting sleep structure disorder and can be used as a sensitive indicator for clinical assessment of high-risk patients.
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Objective: To evaluate the performance of platelet efficacy score (PEscore) in predicting platelet transfusion efficacy in hematological patients. Methods: A total of 485 patients with hematological diseases, including 298 males (62.09±15.45 years) and 187 females (59.17±16.52 years) who received platelet transfusion from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2024 were enrolled in this study. Clinical data of the patients such as diagnosis, gender, age, number of platelet transfusion, and platelet antibody data were analyzed to investigate the incidence and influencing factors of platelet transfusion refractoriness in hematological patients at our hospital. ROC curve was used to evaluate the performance of PEscore model in predicting platelet transfusion efficacy. The predictive performance of PEscore model was validated by calculating its sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy in 115 clinical cases. Results: The incidence of platelet transfusion refractoriness in 485 cases was 29.90% (145/485). Significant differences (P<0.05) were observed between the effective and ineffective platelet transfusion groups regarding the following factors: diagnosis: lymphoma [55.32% (26/47) vs 44.68% (21/47)], the number of previous platelet transfusions [≥25: 60.78% (31/51) vs 39.22% (20/51)], platelet antibody screening result [positive: 33.76% (53/157) vs 66.24% (104/157)], and platelet transfusion volume (×10 /L) [>6: 62.71% (74/118) vs 37.29% (44/118)]. The area under the ROC curve of PEscore was 0.876. The cut-off points and corresponding sensitivity and specificity were 19.90.59% and 69.44%, respectively. The results of clinical application showed that the sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of the PEscore model for predicting platelet transfusion were 87.50%, 93.41% and 92.17%, respectively. Conclusion: The incidence of platelet transfusion refractoriness in hematological patients is relatively high. PEscore prediction model has a good performance in predicting the effect of platelet transfusion, which can provide a reliable basis for predicting the effect of platelet transfusion in hematological patients before blood transfusion.

BACKGROUND: The sirtuin family is well recognized for its crucial involvement in various cellular processes. Nevertheless, studies on its role in the human endometrium are limited. This study aimed to explore the expression and localization of the sirtuin family in the human endometrium, focusing on sirtuin 3 (SIRT3) and its potential role in the oxidative imbalance of the endometrium in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). METHODS: Endometrial specimens were collected from both patients with PCOS and controls undergoing hysteroscopy at the Center for Reproductive Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, from July to August 2015 and used for cell culture. The protective effects of SIRT3 were investigated, and the mechanism of SIRT3 in improving endometrial receptivity of patients with PCOS was determined using various techniques, including cellular bioenergetic analysis, small interfering ribonucleic acid (siRNA) silencing, real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction, Western blot, immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, and flow cytometry analysis. RESULTS: The sirtuin family was widely expressed in the human endometrium, with SIRT3 showing a significant increase in expression in patients with PCOS compared with controls ( P <0.05), as confirmed by protein and gene assays. Concurrently, endometrial antioxidant levels were elevated, while mitochondrial respiratory capacity was reduced, in patients with PCOS ( P <0.05). An endometrial oxidative stress (OS) model revealed that the downregulation of SIRT3 impaired the growth and proliferation status of endometrial cells and reduced their receptivity to day 4 mouse embryos. The results suggested that SIRT3 might be crucial in maintaining normal cellular state by regulating antioxidants, cell proliferation, and apoptosis, thereby contributing to enhanced endometrial receptivity. CONCLUSIONS Our findings proposed a significant role of SIRT3 in improving endometrial receptivity in patients with PCOS by alleviating OS and regulating the balance between cell proliferation and apoptosis. Therefore, SIRT3 could be a promising target for predicting and improving endometrial receptivity in this patient population.
Humans ; Female ; Polycystic Ovary Syndrome/metabolism* ; Endometrium/metabolism* ; Sirtuin 3/genetics* ; Oxidative Stress/genetics* ; Adult ; Animals ; Mice ; Apoptosis/physiology* ; Immunohistochemistry ; Cell Proliferation/physiology*

Objective:To investigate the outcomes of endoscopic balloon dilation laryngoplasty （EBDL） in managing acquired subglottic stenosis in children. Methods:A retrospective analysis of clinical data from patients who underwent endoscopic balloon dilation for secondary subglottic stenosis between January 2017 and January 2024 at Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai. The study included 10 children （6 males, 4 females） aged between 13 days and 3 years at the time of their first procedure, with an average age of 7 months. Subglottic stenosis was graded according to the Myer-Cotton classification, with two cases classified as grade Ⅱ and eight cases as grade Ⅲ. All patients had a history of tracheal intubation, including seven for rescue purposes and three for operations. Eight cases were complicated by other conditions: two with atrial septal defect, patent ductus arteriosus, and patent foramen ovale; two with patent foramen ovale only; one with atrial septal defect and extreme deafness in the left ear; one with a brain tumor and hydrocephalus; one with a traumatic diaphragmatic hernia and hepatic rupture; and one case complicated by type Ⅰ laryngeal cleft. Prior to surgery, all children required respiratory support-seven needed high-flow oxygen while three required CPAP. Results:All ten cases underwent endoscopic balloon dilation under spontaneous respiration and general anesthesia, totaling fourteen dilations （an average of 1.4 dilations per person） without any complications. Post-surgery air permeability tests showed that eight cases had grade Ⅰ stenosis while two had grade Ⅱ stenosis. The follow-up period ranged from six months to six years （average duration: 46 months）. Following treatment, all patients no longer required respiratory support or experienced significant mobility limitations. Conclusion:Endoscopic balloon dilation under general anesthesia is deemed safe and effective in treating secondary subglottic stenosis. Early diagnosis coupled with prompt intervention can help avoid tracheotomy procedures altogether. Standard tracheoscopy combined with breathability testing represents a crucial approach to assess normal airway diameter and effectively reduce or prevent secondary subglottic stenosis following re-intubation.
Humans ; Laryngostenosis/surgery* ; Male ; Female ; Retrospective Studies ; Laryngoplasty/methods* ; Child, Preschool ; Infant ; Dilatation/methods* ; Laryngoscopy/methods* ; Treatment Outcome ; Endoscopy

Ischemic stroke (IS) is a globally life-threatening disease. Presently, few therapeutic medicines are available for treating IS, and rt-PA is the only drug approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the US. In fact, many agents showing excellent neuroprotection but no blood flow-improving activity in animals have not achieved ideal clinical efficacy, while thrombolytic drugs only improving blood flow without neuroprotection have limited their wider application. To address these challenges and meet the huge unmet clinical need, we have designed and identified a novel compound AAPB with dual effects of neuroprotection and cerebral blood flow improvement. AAPB significantly reduced cerebral infarction and neural function deficit in tMCAO rats, pMCAO rats, and IS rhesus monkeys, as well as displayed exceptional safety profiles and excellent pharmacokinetic properties in rats and dogs. AAPB has now entered phase I of clinical trials fighting IS in China.

The prefrontal cortex (PFC) plays a pivotal role in orchestrating higher-order emotional and cognitive processes, a function that depends on the precise modulation of synaptic activity. Although pharmacological studies have demonstrated that dopamine signaling through dopamine D1 receptor (DRD1) in the PFC is essential for these functions, the cell-type-specific and molecular mechanisms underlying the neuromodulatory effects remain elusive. Using cell-type-specific knockout mice and patch-clamp recordings, we investigated the regulatory role of DRD1 on neurons and astrocytes in synaptic transmission and plasticity. Furthermore, we explored the mechanisms by which DRD1 on astrocytes regulate synaptic transmission and plasticity at the cellular level, as well as emotional and cognitive functions at the behavioral level, through two-photon imaging, microdialysis, high-performance liquid chromatography, transcriptome sequencing, and behavioral testing. We found that conditional knockout of the Drd1 in astrocytes (CKO^AST) increased glutamatergic synaptic transmission and long-term potentiation (LTP) in the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC), whereas Drd1 deletion in pyramidal neurons did not affect synaptic transmission. The elevated level of d-serine in the mPFC of CKO^AST mice increased glutamatergic transmission and LTP through NMDA receptors. In addition, CKO^AST mice exhibited abnormal emotional and cognitive function. Notably, these behavioral changes in CKO^AST mice could be reversed through the administration of d-serine degrease to the mPFC. These results highlight the critical role of the astrocytic DRD1 in modulating mPFC synaptic transmission and plasticity, as well as higher brain functions through d-serine, and may shed light on the treatment of mental disorders.

Over the past 40 years,prenatal ultrasound in China has undergone a transformative evolution,from basic grayscale imaging to the integration of artificial intelligence(AI).Initial efforts focused on identifying major fetal anomalies and establishing standardized screening systems.In subsequent decades,advances such as 3D/4D imaging,quantitative diagnostic models and multimodal approaches enhanced the accuracy and scope of assessments.Recently,the emergence of AI-driven diagnostics,early trimester screening and multi-omics integration have ushered Chinese prenatal ultrasound into an era of precision and intelligence.Chinese scholars have not only adopted global innovations,but also contributed original,locally adapted solutions and multidisciplinary frameworks.Looking ahead,future development will emphasize intelligent assistance,equitable access,evidence-based systems,and cross-disciplinary integration-driving continued improvement in birth defect prevention and maternal-fetal health.

BACKGROUND:Bone relies on the close connection between blood vessels and bone cells to maintain its integrity.Bones are in a physiologically hypoxic environment.Therefore,the study of angiogenesis and osteogenesis in hypoxic environment is closer to the microenvironment in vivo. OBJECTIVE:To explore the influence of Wenshen Tongluo Zhitong(WSTLZT)formula on H-type bone microvascular endothelial cell/bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell co-culture system in hypoxia environment and its related mechanism. METHODS:Enzyme digestion method and flow sorting technique were used to isolate and identify H-type bone microvascular endothelial cells.Mouse bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells were isolated and obtained by bone marrow adhesion method.H-type bone microvascular endothelial cell/bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell hypoxic co-culture system was established using Transwell chamber and anoxic culture workstation.WSTLZT formula powder was used to intervene in each group at a mass concentration of 50 and 100 μg/mL.The angiogenic function of H-type bone microvascular endothelial cells in the co-culture system was evaluated by scratch migration test and tube formation test.The osteogenic differentiation ability of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells in the co-cultured system was evaluated by alkaline phosphatase staining and alizarin red staining.The protein and mRNA expression changes of PDGF/PI3K/AKT signal axis related molecules in H-type bone microvascular endothelial cells in the co-cultured system were detected by Western Blotting and q-PCR,respectively. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)Compared with the normal oxygen group,the scratch mobility and new blood vessel length of H-type bone microvascular endothelial cells were significantly higher(P<0.05);the osteogenic differentiation capacity of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells was higher(P<0.05);the expression of PDGF/PI3K/AKT axis-related molecular protein and mRNA increased(P<0.05)in the hypoxia group.(2)Compared with the hypoxia group,scratch mobility and new blood vessel length were significantly increased in the H-type bone microvascular endothelial cells(P<0.05);bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells had stronger osteogenic function(P<0.05);the expression of PDGF/PI3K/AKT axis-related molecular proteins and mRNA further increased(P<0.05)after treatment with different dose concentrations of WSTLZT formula.These findings conclude that H-type angiogenesis and osteogenesis under hypoxia may be related to the PDGF/PI3K/AKT signaling axis,and WSTLZT formula may promote H-type vasculo-dependent bone formation by activating the PDGF/PI3K/AKT signaling axis,thereby preventing and treating osteoporosis.

Objective To explore the relationship between the nutritional risk and the risk of frequent acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD).Methods The patients with acute exac-erbation of COPD(AECOPD)hospitalized in the respiratory and critical care medicine department of the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University were collected and divided into the frequent acute exacerbation risk group(FE)and non-frequent exacerbation risk group(NE).The nutritional risk was evaluated by the Nutri-tional Risk Screening Scale-2002(NRS-2002)(1-2 points as no nutritional risk,3-7 points as nutritional risk).The relationship between the two was analyzed by statistics and logistic regression.Results The FE group had longer hospital stay(P<0.01)and a higher proportion of hypertension(P<0.01).In terms of in-flammatory indicators,the neutrophil to albumin ratio(P<0.01)and platelet to lymphocyte ratio(P<0.05)in the FE group were significantly increased.In the aspect of nutritional status,the NRS-2002 score in the FE group showed a higher proportion of nutritional risk population(P<0.01),meanwhile the total protein(P<0.01)and albumin(P<0.05)levels were significantly decreased.After adjusting the confounding factors such as gender,hospitalization duration,inflammatory markers and history of underlying diseases,the full fac-tor logistic regression analysis revealed that the frequent acute exacerbation risk in COPD patients with nutri-tional risk was significantly higher that in the patients with no nutritional risk[odds ratio(OR)=2.948;95%confidence interval(95%CI):1.112-7.816;P<0.05].Conclusion The COPD patients with nutritional risk in NRS-2002 scores exhibit a significantly increased risk of frequent acute exacerbation compared to those without nutritional risk.

Objective To analyze the circuit-qi patterns during early embryonic period and at conception in congenital heart disease(CHD)patients based on the five-circuit and six-qi theory,and to explore the pathogenesis and etiology of CHD from a circuit-qi perspective.Methods With 16 400 non-CHD individuals as the healthy control group,a statistical analysis was performed for the circuit-qi patterns during early embryogenesis and at conception in 4 100 CHD patients(CHD group).Results The following factors were identified as significant predisposing factors for CHD:yearly circuit being excessive fire circuit during early embryogenesis,yearly qi being taiyang cold water of celestial qi combined with taiyin damp earth of terrestrial qi during early embryogenesis,yearly circuit being concurrent excessive fire circuit and earth circuit deficiency at conception,and yearly qi being taiyin damp earth of terrestrial qi paired with jueyin wind wood of celestial qi at conception(all P＜0.05 or P＜0.01).Conclusion There is a certain correlation between circuit-qi endowment during embryonic development and the prevalence of CHD.The core pathogenesis of CHD is rooted in heart-spleen insufficiency,with hyperactive heart-fire and cold kidney-water as its manifestations,and spleen deficiency failing in transportation serves as an important contributing factor in the development and progression of CHD.