OBJECTIVE:Patients with osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures still have residual back pain after vertebral augmentation.The current research is characterized by limited sample size,complex confounding factors,and inconsistent research results.To gain a deeper understanding of this phenomenon,the aim of this study was to identify and evaluate the risk factors for residual back pain after surgery through a systematic review and meta-analysis.METHODS:A comprehensive search was conducted in CNKI,VIP,WanFang,CBMdisc,PubMed,The Cochrane Library,Embase,and Web of Science for case-control studies on residual back pain after vertebral body augmentation for osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures from database inception to July 2024.The search terms were a combination of subject terms and free terms.The basic information,patient characteristics,surgical-related indicators,and risk factors for surgical back pain of the included studies were extracted.After evaluating the bias risk of all included studies,a meta-analysis was conducted using Stata 14.0 software on the relevant indicators.RESULTS:(1)21 case-control studies with a total of 8 043 patients were included.Among them,965 patients developed back pain.The quality score of all 21 studies was ≥7.(2)The meta-analysis results showed that age(WMD=0.98,95％CI:0.40-1.56,P=0.010),bone mineral density(WMD=-0.28,95％CI:-0.34 to-0.21,P=0.000),the number of vertebral fractures(OR=3.50,95％CI:2.65-4.62,P=0.000),thoracolumbar fracture index(OR=3.65,95％CI:2.61-5.11,P=0.000),cement volume(OR=6.89,95％CI:2.62-18.17,P=0.000),and cement distribution(OR=2.38,95％CI:1.93-2.93,P=0.000)were risk factors for the development of back pain after vertebral body augmentation in patients with osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures.CONCLUSION:Current evidence indicates that age,bone mineral density,the number of vertebral fractures,thoracolumbar fracture index,bone cement injection volume,and the distribution of bone cement are risk factors for low back pain.Specifically,bone mineral density,the number of vertebral fractures,thoracolumbar fracture index,and non-uniform distribution of bone cement are identified as independent risk factors for low back pain.Patients exhibiting these high-risk factors require vigilant monitoring and prompt intervention to mitigate the occurrence of clinical low back pain,thereby enhancing patient outcomes and quality of life.

OBJECTIVE:Patients with osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures still have residual back pain after vertebral augmentation.The current research is characterized by limited sample size,complex confounding factors,and inconsistent research results.To gain a deeper understanding of this phenomenon,the aim of this study was to identify and evaluate the risk factors for residual back pain after surgery through a systematic review and meta-analysis.METHODS:A comprehensive search was conducted in CNKI,VIP,WanFang,CBMdisc,PubMed,The Cochrane Library,Embase,and Web of Science for case-control studies on residual back pain after vertebral body augmentation for osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures from database inception to July 2024.The search terms were a combination of subject terms and free terms.The basic information,patient characteristics,surgical-related indicators,and risk factors for surgical back pain of the included studies were extracted.After evaluating the bias risk of all included studies,a meta-analysis was conducted using Stata 14.0 software on the relevant indicators.RESULTS:(1)21 case-control studies with a total of 8 043 patients were included.Among them,965 patients developed back pain.The quality score of all 21 studies was ≥7.(2)The meta-analysis results showed that age(WMD=0.98,95％CI:0.40-1.56,P=0.010),bone mineral density(WMD=-0.28,95％CI:-0.34 to-0.21,P=0.000),the number of vertebral fractures(OR=3.50,95％CI:2.65-4.62,P=0.000),thoracolumbar fracture index(OR=3.65,95％CI:2.61-5.11,P=0.000),cement volume(OR=6.89,95％CI:2.62-18.17,P=0.000),and cement distribution(OR=2.38,95％CI:1.93-2.93,P=0.000)were risk factors for the development of back pain after vertebral body augmentation in patients with osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures.CONCLUSION:Current evidence indicates that age,bone mineral density,the number of vertebral fractures,thoracolumbar fracture index,bone cement injection volume,and the distribution of bone cement are risk factors for low back pain.Specifically,bone mineral density,the number of vertebral fractures,thoracolumbar fracture index,and non-uniform distribution of bone cement are identified as independent risk factors for low back pain.Patients exhibiting these high-risk factors require vigilant monitoring and prompt intervention to mitigate the occurrence of clinical low back pain,thereby enhancing patient outcomes and quality of life.

Breast cancer is the number one killer threatening women's health, and the side effects caused by its treatment seriously affect patients' quality of life. Research has confirmed that good patient activation can effectively improve the quality of life of breast cancer patients, and it is of great significance to improve the quality of care and the recovery process of breast cancer patients.The purpose of this study is to review the current situation, assessment tools, influencing factors, and interventions of breast cancer patients' activation, in order to provide reference for researchers to conduct patient activation-related studies in the future.

BACKGROUND:In the follow-up after unicompartmental knee arthroplasty,some patients have knee pain,among which postmenopausal obese women are the most common. As an important index to measure the degree of body obesity,whether body mass index is related to the curative effect after unicompartmental knee arthroplasty and whether obesity will affect the function of knee joint after operation are worthy of further study.OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the clinical efficacy of postmenopausal obese women undergoing medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty,and to determine the influence of body mass index on the quality of life after unicompartmental knee arthroplasty.METHODS:Female postmenopausal patients who underwent medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty for the first time due to medial knee pain from January 2017 to January 2019 in the Fourth Clinical Medical College of Xinjiang Medical University were enrolled. A total of 270 cases were included according to inclusion and exclusion criteria,and were divided into 4 groups according to preoperative body mass index:There were 42 cases in normal group (body mass index 18.5-22.9 kg/m2),58 cases in overweight group (body mass index 23.0-24.9 kg/m2),122 cases in obese group (body mass index 25.0-29.9 kg/m2),and 48 cases in severely obese group (body mass index ≥30 kg/m2). Hospital for Special Surgery score,Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index score,knee range of motion,visual analog scale score,and hip-knee-ankle angle were compared before,after and at the last time in each group. Patients were followed up to record the time of use of prostheses after surgery and reasons for failure or revision. The effective utilization rate of prostheses was calculated and compared in each group. Survival curve was used for statistical analysis of the effective utilization rate of prostheses.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1) There was no significant difference in postoperative follow-up time,knee joint range of motion,visual analog scale score,and hip-knee-ankle angle between the groups (P>0.05). (2) The Hospital for Special Surgery score and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index score of each group in final follow-up were significantly improved compared with those before surgery (P<0.05),and the postoperative effect was obvious in each group (P<0.05). Regarding Hospital for Special Surgery score,the improvement effect was worse in the severely obese group. (3) The comparison of hip-knee-ankle angle between all groups immediately after surgery and the last follow-up showed that there were significant differences between the other groups at two time points (P<0.05) except the normal group (P>0.05). (4) The effective utilization rate of prosthesis in normal,overweight,obesity,and severely obese groups was 100％,95％,94％,and 94％,respectively,and there was no significant difference between the groups (x2=2.532,P=0.469). (5) It is indicated that body mass index of postmenopausal obese women had no significant effect on the effective utilization rate of medial unicompartmental prosthesis. Obesity is an important factor affecting the postoperative knee function score and the effective utilization rate of prosthesis.Weight should be properly controlled before and after unicompartmental knee arthroplasty. At the same time,female body mass index ≥ 30 kg/m2 is not the best indication for unicompartmental knee arthroplasty. It is suggested that female patients undergoing unicompartmental knee arthroplasty should controlbody mass index below 30 kg/m2.

Objective This study investigated feasible cases and their significance in promoting the"generalized"development of inspection through digital-intelligent equipment.Methods A qualitative research approach was used,involving interviews conducted between February 2025 and March 2025 with experts in traditional Chinese medicine diagnostics,clinical research methodology,medical engineering integration,and related disciplines,using both online and offline methods.In accordance with the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research,feasible cases involving the specific application of digital equipment in various parts of observation were collected through item enrichment.The significance of extending observation capabilities via these cases was analyzed,along with the overall implications of integrating digital technologies with traditional inspection method.Results Interviews were completed with 11 experts from domestic universities and research institutes in the fields of traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis,medical engineering integration,and related disciplines.A total of 78 feasible cases of digital-intelligent inspection were identified,along with 69 insights regarding the significance of enhancing the inspection capabilities.These insights were synthesized into two dimensions and 23 holistic meanings.The first dimension is to expand the scope of inspection,including obtaining internal environmental characteristics,observing external environmental characteristics,expanding thermodynamic characteristic data,and crossing time and space.The second dimension is to improve the quality of observation and diagnosis information collection and analysis,including 19 specific meanings,such as standardized collection environment,objective quantification,and refined observation.Conclusion Digital-intelligent equipment plays a significant role in expanding the scope of inspection content and achieving high-quality acquisition and analysis of extensive inspection information.These advancements extend and enrich the capabilities of traditional inspection method in traditional Chinese medicine.

BACKGROUND:In the follow-up after unicompartmental knee arthroplasty,some patients have knee pain,among which postmenopausal obese women are the most common. As an important index to measure the degree of body obesity,whether body mass index is related to the curative effect after unicompartmental knee arthroplasty and whether obesity will affect the function of knee joint after operation are worthy of further study.OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the clinical efficacy of postmenopausal obese women undergoing medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty,and to determine the influence of body mass index on the quality of life after unicompartmental knee arthroplasty.METHODS:Female postmenopausal patients who underwent medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty for the first time due to medial knee pain from January 2017 to January 2019 in the Fourth Clinical Medical College of Xinjiang Medical University were enrolled. A total of 270 cases were included according to inclusion and exclusion criteria,and were divided into 4 groups according to preoperative body mass index:There were 42 cases in normal group (body mass index 18.5-22.9 kg/m2),58 cases in overweight group (body mass index 23.0-24.9 kg/m2),122 cases in obese group (body mass index 25.0-29.9 kg/m2),and 48 cases in severely obese group (body mass index ≥30 kg/m2). Hospital for Special Surgery score,Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index score,knee range of motion,visual analog scale score,and hip-knee-ankle angle were compared before,after and at the last time in each group. Patients were followed up to record the time of use of prostheses after surgery and reasons for failure or revision. The effective utilization rate of prostheses was calculated and compared in each group. Survival curve was used for statistical analysis of the effective utilization rate of prostheses.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1) There was no significant difference in postoperative follow-up time,knee joint range of motion,visual analog scale score,and hip-knee-ankle angle between the groups (P>0.05). (2) The Hospital for Special Surgery score and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index score of each group in final follow-up were significantly improved compared with those before surgery (P<0.05),and the postoperative effect was obvious in each group (P<0.05). Regarding Hospital for Special Surgery score,the improvement effect was worse in the severely obese group. (3) The comparison of hip-knee-ankle angle between all groups immediately after surgery and the last follow-up showed that there were significant differences between the other groups at two time points (P<0.05) except the normal group (P>0.05). (4) The effective utilization rate of prosthesis in normal,overweight,obesity,and severely obese groups was 100％,95％,94％,and 94％,respectively,and there was no significant difference between the groups (x2=2.532,P=0.469). (5) It is indicated that body mass index of postmenopausal obese women had no significant effect on the effective utilization rate of medial unicompartmental prosthesis. Obesity is an important factor affecting the postoperative knee function score and the effective utilization rate of prosthesis.Weight should be properly controlled before and after unicompartmental knee arthroplasty. At the same time,female body mass index ≥ 30 kg/m2 is not the best indication for unicompartmental knee arthroplasty. It is suggested that female patients undergoing unicompartmental knee arthroplasty should controlbody mass index below 30 kg/m2.

Objective To learn the current status of informational development in public TCM hospitals in China,and to provide references for promoting the informational development.Methods It makes a comprehensive assessment of the informational level in 2 539 public TCM hospitals nationwide with comprehensive index method,and then analyse the index.Results(1)The construction rate of telemedicine systems in tertiary public TCM hospitals reached 76.96%,and the rate in secondary hospitals is 57.63%.(2)In terms of functional level of electronic medical record application,34.42%of tertiary public TCM hospitals failed to meet the requirement of Level 4,and 40.92%of secondary hospitals failed to meet the requirement of Level 3.In terms of Interconnection standardization maturity level,86.72%of tertiary public TCM hospitals failed to meet the requirement of Level 4.(3)The informational level is not balanced among different typesand different regions in tertiary public TCM hospitals.In secondary public TCM hospitals,there are differences among types of hospitals.Conclusion There are advantages on the development of Internet consultation and telemedicine systems in public TCM hospitals.The standardization of information may be a key factor that affect the lack of data connectivity and smart hospital management.There are differences in the level of informatization among different types of hospitals.So TCM hospitals is recommended to explore the way of development that suit for them.Some hospitalswell-developed should lead the way of development.

The reform of payment based on disease diagnosis related grouping (DRG) is an important measure to deepen the medical security system. Its implementation will have a profound impact on the operation and management of public TCM hospitals from four aspects: medical service efficiency, cost, quality, and medical resource allocation. At the same time, there are also difficulties in reform, such as the contradiction between personalized diagnosis and treatment in TCM and standardized payment in DRG 2.0, compatibility issues between TCM medical record data and DRG 2.0 grouping system, limitations of special case negotiation mechanism, and difficulty in cost control and accounting. In response, this study formulated targeted strategies and recommendations intended to facilitate the effective implementation of the DRG 2.0 payment system, and bolster the operational and administrative efficacy of public TCM hospitals, culminating in a favorable scenario of tripartite synergy among "healthcare providers, insurers, and patients".

Objective This study investigated feasible cases and their significance in promoting the"generalized"development of inspection through digital-intelligent equipment.Methods A qualitative research approach was used,involving interviews conducted between February 2025 and March 2025 with experts in traditional Chinese medicine diagnostics,clinical research methodology,medical engineering integration,and related disciplines,using both online and offline methods.In accordance with the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research,feasible cases involving the specific application of digital equipment in various parts of observation were collected through item enrichment.The significance of extending observation capabilities via these cases was analyzed,along with the overall implications of integrating digital technologies with traditional inspection method.Results Interviews were completed with 11 experts from domestic universities and research institutes in the fields of traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis,medical engineering integration,and related disciplines.A total of 78 feasible cases of digital-intelligent inspection were identified,along with 69 insights regarding the significance of enhancing the inspection capabilities.These insights were synthesized into two dimensions and 23 holistic meanings.The first dimension is to expand the scope of inspection,including obtaining internal environmental characteristics,observing external environmental characteristics,expanding thermodynamic characteristic data,and crossing time and space.The second dimension is to improve the quality of observation and diagnosis information collection and analysis,including 19 specific meanings,such as standardized collection environment,objective quantification,and refined observation.Conclusion Digital-intelligent equipment plays a significant role in expanding the scope of inspection content and achieving high-quality acquisition and analysis of extensive inspection information.These advancements extend and enrich the capabilities of traditional inspection method in traditional Chinese medicine.

Breast cancer is the number one killer threatening women's health, and the side effects caused by its treatment seriously affect patients' quality of life. Research has confirmed that good patient activation can effectively improve the quality of life of breast cancer patients, and it is of great significance to improve the quality of care and the recovery process of breast cancer patients.The purpose of this study is to review the current situation, assessment tools, influencing factors, and interventions of breast cancer patients' activation, in order to provide reference for researchers to conduct patient activation-related studies in the future.