Objective To compare the colonoscopy results of patients with positive fecal SDC2,ADHFE1,and PPP2R5C gene methylation tests to those with positive fecal occult blood tests,and analyze the effectiveness of colorectal cancer(CRC)screening.This study aims to provide a scientific basis for risk assessment in CRC screening.Methods From December 2023 to May 2024,9 284 combined test kits for SDC2,ADHFE1,and PPP2R5C gene methylation were distributed to high-risk individuals aged 40～80 years.Among them,841 patients(9.1％)tested positive.These patients were encouraged via telephone to undergo colonoscopy,with colonoscopy combined with pathological diagnosis as the gold standard,a total of 495 positive patients completed electronic colonoscopy.Among them,the 251 patients who tested positive for fecal SDC2,ADHFE1,and PPP2R5C gene methylation and completed electronic colonoscopy were the observation group;concurrently,244 patients who tested positive for fecal occult blood tests and underwent electronic colonoscopy were selected as the control group.Compare two groups of patients with polyp,number,shape,pathological changes and pathological types.Results There was no statistically significant difference in number and lesion location of polyps between the two groups of patients(P>0.05).The proportion of Yamada type Ⅰ in the observation group was lower than that in the control group,while the proportion of Yamada type Ⅱ was higher than that in the control group.The difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).In the observation group,1 case(0.4％)of CRC,62 cases(24.7％)of advanced adenomas,78 cases(31.1％)of non-advanced adenomas,20 cases(8.0％)of hyperplastic polyps,and 90 cases(35.9％)with no dysplastic lesions were identified.In the control group,6 cases(2.5％)of CRC,38 cases(15.6％)of advanced adenomas,53 cases(21.7％)of non-advanced adenomas,19 cases(7.8％)of hyperplastic polyps,and 128 cases(52.5％)with no dysplastic lesions were identified.The proportions of non-advanced adenomas and advanced adenomas were lower in the control group than those in the observation group,while the no dysplastic lesions rate was higher in the control group,the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion The detection rate of colorectal non-advanced adenomas and advanced adenomas is higher with fecal SDC2,ADHFE1,and PPP2R5C gene methylation testing compared to the fecal occult blood test.

Objective To compare the colonoscopy results of patients with positive fecal SDC2,ADHFE1,and PPP2R5C gene methylation tests to those with positive fecal occult blood tests,and analyze the effectiveness of colorectal cancer(CRC)screening.This study aims to provide a scientific basis for risk assessment in CRC screening.Methods From December 2023 to May 2024,9 284 combined test kits for SDC2,ADHFE1,and PPP2R5C gene methylation were distributed to high-risk individuals aged 40～80 years.Among them,841 patients(9.1％)tested positive.These patients were encouraged via telephone to undergo colonoscopy,with colonoscopy combined with pathological diagnosis as the gold standard,a total of 495 positive patients completed electronic colonoscopy.Among them,the 251 patients who tested positive for fecal SDC2,ADHFE1,and PPP2R5C gene methylation and completed electronic colonoscopy were the observation group;concurrently,244 patients who tested positive for fecal occult blood tests and underwent electronic colonoscopy were selected as the control group.Compare two groups of patients with polyp,number,shape,pathological changes and pathological types.Results There was no statistically significant difference in number and lesion location of polyps between the two groups of patients(P>0.05).The proportion of Yamada type Ⅰ in the observation group was lower than that in the control group,while the proportion of Yamada type Ⅱ was higher than that in the control group.The difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).In the observation group,1 case(0.4％)of CRC,62 cases(24.7％)of advanced adenomas,78 cases(31.1％)of non-advanced adenomas,20 cases(8.0％)of hyperplastic polyps,and 90 cases(35.9％)with no dysplastic lesions were identified.In the control group,6 cases(2.5％)of CRC,38 cases(15.6％)of advanced adenomas,53 cases(21.7％)of non-advanced adenomas,19 cases(7.8％)of hyperplastic polyps,and 128 cases(52.5％)with no dysplastic lesions were identified.The proportions of non-advanced adenomas and advanced adenomas were lower in the control group than those in the observation group,while the no dysplastic lesions rate was higher in the control group,the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion The detection rate of colorectal non-advanced adenomas and advanced adenomas is higher with fecal SDC2,ADHFE1,and PPP2R5C gene methylation testing compared to the fecal occult blood test.

BACKGROUND:At present,there are few reports on the postoperative efficacy of arthroscopic coracoid tunnel-free suspension fixation and coracoid single tunnel fixation in the treatment of acromioclavicular joint dislocation at home and abroad.The specific clinical efficacy of the two procedures and whether there are other risks need to be explored. OBJECTIVE:To compare the short-term postoperative clinical efficacy of arthroscopic TightRope band plate fixation with single tunnel fixation of the coracoid process and tunnel-free suspension fixation of the coracoid process in the treatment of acute type Ⅲ-Ⅴ acromioclavicular joint dislocation. METHODS:A retrospective analysis was performed in 45 patients with acromioclavicular joint dislocation who met the inclusion criteria admitted to the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University from June 2019 to September 2022,and were divided into coracoid single tunnel fixation group(20 cases)and coracoid tunnel-free suspension fixation group(25 cases)according to the surgical treatment plan.Operation time,incision length,blood loss,Constant-Murley score,visual analogue scale score,the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons(ASES)score and intraoperative and postoperative complications of the shoulder joint before operation,3 months after surgery and the last follow-up were compared between the two groups. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:All patients successfully completed the operation,and there was no important nerve or blood vessel damage during the operation.The operation time of the coracoid tunnel-free suspension fixation group was significantly shorter than that of the coracoid tunnel-free suspension fixation group(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in intraoperative blood loss and incision length between the two groups(P>0.05).All patients were followed up for 12 to 24 months,with an average of(15.29±2.73)months.In the coracoid single tunnel fixation group,at 3 months after operation and the final follow-up,the visual analogue scale score was significantly lower than the preoperative score(P<0.05);Constant-Murley score and ASES score were significantly increased compared with the preoperative values(P<0.05).In the coracoid tunnel-free suspension fixation group,at 3 months after operation and the final follow-up,the visual analogue scale score was significantly lower than the preoperative score(P<0.05);the Constant-Murley score and the ASES score were both significantly higher than the preoperative scores(P<0.05).At 3 months after operation,the Constant-Murley score of the coracoid tunnel-free suspension fixation group was higher than that of the coracoid single tunnel fixation group(P<0.05),while there was no significant difference in visual analogue scale and ASES scores between the two groups(P>0.05).There was also no significant difference in the visual analogue scale,Constant-Murley,and ASES scores between the two groups at the corresponding time points before surgery and at the final follow-up(P>0.05).Intraoperative and postoperative complications:In the coracoid single tunnel fixation group,there was one case of coracoid cortical rupture and fracture during the tunnel drilling during the operation,and one case of a loss of reduction at 3 months after operation,which was repositioned and fixed with hook plate transposition of the coracoacromial ligament.All patients had good acromioclavicular joint function recovery and no re-dislocation at the final follow-up.All patients in the coracoid tunnel-free suspension fixation group did not suffer from coracoid fractures,loss of reduction and other complications during surgery,postoperatively and at the last follow-up.To conclude,these two arthroscopic treatments for acute type Ⅲ-Ⅴ acromioclavicular joint dislocation have the advantages of less trauma,reliable reduction and fixation,and good recovery of shoulder joint function after operation.However,compared with the coracoid single tunnel technique,the coracoid tunnel-free suspension fixation requires shorter time,faster recovery of shoulder joint function in the short term,and avoids the establishment of bone tunnels on the coracoid process,which reduces the probability of iatrogenic fracture of the coracoid process during operation and provides a higher degree of safety.

Background With the rapid development of the food delivery industry, take-away deliverymen become an essential component of urban logistics. However, high labor intensity, unstable income, and extended working hours place them at considerable risk of occupational burnout. Available studies have paid insufficient attention to the mental health of this population, and effective predictive or preventive approaches remain limited. Objective To understand the status of occupational burnout among take-away deliverymen, identify influencing factors based on restricted cubic spline analysis, and develop a predictive model to provide a theoretical basis for improving their mental health. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted among full-time take-away deliverymen registered to the "Ele.me" and "Meituan" platforms in Hangzhou between September 1 and November 30, 2024, using both online and offline approaches. A questionnaire covered sociodemographic, household, and occupational information, and the Maslach Burnout Inventory–General Survey were used in this survey. Univariate analyses and logistic regression were used to identify factors associated with burnout and to construct a predictive model. Model performance was evaluated using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve and calibration curve. Furthermore, restricted cubic spline was used to further explore the relationship between age, working hours, and occupational burnout. Results Among the 1192 participants, 735 (61.66%) experienced occupational burnout. The logistic regression model indicated that older age (OR=1.021, P=0.010), educational attainment of college level or above compared to junior high school or below, (OR=2.837, P<0.001), and longer daily working hours (OR=1.081, P=0.001) were positively associated with occupational burnout. In contrast, work experience of 3−5 years (OR=0.666, P=0.016) and more than 5 years (OR=0.382, P<0.001) compared to those with <3 years, as well as providing three social insurances (OR=0.655, P=0.006) or five social insurances (OR=0.478, P<0.001) compared to those without any social insurances coverage, were negatively associated with occupational burnout. The predictive model based on these variables achieved an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.783 (95% CI: 0.756~0.809), and good agreement between calibration curves. The restricted cubic spline analysis revealed that the risk of occupational burnout was highest among delivery workers aged 33−46 years. Those with daily working hours between 3.5 and 8.1 h had a lower risk, while the risk significantly increased when working hours exceeded 8.1 h per day. Conclusion The prevalence of reporting occupational burnout among take-away deliverymen in Hangzhou is high. The developed predictive model provides valuable insights for the prevention and control of burnout in this population. Measures such as optimizing social security systems, rational work schedule allocation, and enhancing psychological support may help reduce occupational burnout among take-away deliverymen.

Objective:To compare the surface electromyography characteristics of essential tremor (ET), Parkinson′s disease (PD) and essential tremor-Parkinson′s disease syndrome (ET-PD).Methods:A total of 74 patients [ET group ( n=23), PD group ( n=30), and ET-PD group ( n=21)] admitted to the Parkinson′s and Movement Disorders Center of the Department of Neurology of Xuanwu Hospital from August 2020 to December 2023 were enrolled, and results of their bilateral upper limbs surface electromyography (sEMG) were collected. sEMG activities were analyzed offline. Power spectral analysis was performed to explore the sEMG activities. One-way analysis of variance and chi-square test were used to compare the differences of electrophysiological parameters. Results:For the ET group characterized by postural tremor, the frequency was (6.06±0.68) Hz, the amplitude was (1 200.91±360.69) μV, the proportion of alternating contractions was 30.4% (7/23), and the proportion of harmonic resonances was 34.8% (8/23). For the PD group characterized by rest tremor, the frequency was (4.81±0.61) Hz, the amplitude was (1 057.40±354.52) μV, the proportion of alternating contractions was 73.3% (22/30), and the proportion of harmonic resonances was 70.0% (21/30). For the ET-PD group in rest and postural state respectively, the frequencies were (5.04±0.44) Hz and (5.80±0.47) Hz, the amplitudes were (1 026.05±191.90) μV and (1 196.67±212.12) μV, the proportions of alternating contractions were 52.4% (11/21) and 38.1% (8/21), and the proportions of harmonic resonances were 52.4% (11/21) and 33.3% (7/21). Analysis of variance revealed that tremor frequencies for the PD group and the ET-PD group in rest state were lower than the ET group and the ET-PD group in postural state ( F=27.439, P<0.001). The proportion of alternating contractions for the PD group was higher than the ET group ( χ 2=9.669, P=0.002) and the ET-PD group in postural state ( χ 2=6.333, P=0.012). The proportion of harmonic resonances for the PD group was higher than the ET group ( χ 2=6.517, P=0.011) and the ET-PD group in postural state ( χ 2=6.708, P=0.010). No statistically significant differences were found for tremor amplitudes among all the groups ( F=2.143, P=0.100). Conclusions:ET is characterized by postural tremors, with a higher frequency and a lower alternating contractions and harmonic resonances. PD is characterized by rest tremors, with a lower frequency and a higher alternating contractions and harmonic resonances. The parameters of ET-PD are between ET and PD, which provide objective evidences for differential diagnosis of tremors.

On August 24 2024, Xiaoshan District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Hangzhou City, received a report of two cases of varicella infection among staff in the intensive care unit (ICU) of a hospital in its jurisdiction. The center immediately organized personnel to conduct an epidemiological investigation of the cases and their close contacts. The index case was a patient admitted to the ICU who had large areas of red rash and pustules on the chest, back, and right axilla. This case was diagnosed with herpes zoster by a dermatology consultation within the hospital. The other nine secondary cases were all nursing staff in the ICU, who were clinically diagnosed with varicella between August 21 and September 1, with an attack rate of 14.06%. All secondary varicella cases had a history of contact with the herpes zoster case and no history of varicella infection. Their varicella vaccination history was unknown. Based on the results of the on-site epidemiological and sanitary investigations, it was determined that this was an outbreak of varicella in the hospital caused by a herpes zoster case. After the last case was diagnosed, no new cases were reported within the longest incubation period (21 days), and the outbreak was declared over on September 21. Close contact with the herpes zoster case was likely the main cause of the outbreak. This highlights the need for early identification and isolation of suspected herpes zoster cases in hospitals in the future, as well as enhanced protective measures to prevent nosocomial infections.

Objective:To compare the surface electromyography characteristics of essential tremor (ET), Parkinson′s disease (PD) and essential tremor-Parkinson′s disease syndrome (ET-PD).Methods:A total of 74 patients [ET group ( n=23), PD group ( n=30), and ET-PD group ( n=21)] admitted to the Parkinson′s and Movement Disorders Center of the Department of Neurology of Xuanwu Hospital from August 2020 to December 2023 were enrolled, and results of their bilateral upper limbs surface electromyography (sEMG) were collected. sEMG activities were analyzed offline. Power spectral analysis was performed to explore the sEMG activities. One-way analysis of variance and chi-square test were used to compare the differences of electrophysiological parameters. Results:For the ET group characterized by postural tremor, the frequency was (6.06±0.68) Hz, the amplitude was (1 200.91±360.69) μV, the proportion of alternating contractions was 30.4% (7/23), and the proportion of harmonic resonances was 34.8% (8/23). For the PD group characterized by rest tremor, the frequency was (4.81±0.61) Hz, the amplitude was (1 057.40±354.52) μV, the proportion of alternating contractions was 73.3% (22/30), and the proportion of harmonic resonances was 70.0% (21/30). For the ET-PD group in rest and postural state respectively, the frequencies were (5.04±0.44) Hz and (5.80±0.47) Hz, the amplitudes were (1 026.05±191.90) μV and (1 196.67±212.12) μV, the proportions of alternating contractions were 52.4% (11/21) and 38.1% (8/21), and the proportions of harmonic resonances were 52.4% (11/21) and 33.3% (7/21). Analysis of variance revealed that tremor frequencies for the PD group and the ET-PD group in rest state were lower than the ET group and the ET-PD group in postural state ( F=27.439, P<0.001). The proportion of alternating contractions for the PD group was higher than the ET group ( χ 2=9.669, P=0.002) and the ET-PD group in postural state ( χ 2=6.333, P=0.012). The proportion of harmonic resonances for the PD group was higher than the ET group ( χ 2=6.517, P=0.011) and the ET-PD group in postural state ( χ 2=6.708, P=0.010). No statistically significant differences were found for tremor amplitudes among all the groups ( F=2.143, P=0.100). Conclusions:ET is characterized by postural tremors, with a higher frequency and a lower alternating contractions and harmonic resonances. PD is characterized by rest tremors, with a lower frequency and a higher alternating contractions and harmonic resonances. The parameters of ET-PD are between ET and PD, which provide objective evidences for differential diagnosis of tremors.

Inner ear diseases are common in the field of otolaryngology,including hearing loss,tinnitus and peripheral vestibular dysfunction.Their pathogenesis is relatively complex,which is one of the hot spots in current research.A large number of studies have demonstrated that sleep disorder is an important inducement of inner ear diseases.This paper reviews the impact of sleep deprivation on inner ear diseases in order to pro-vide a theoretical basis for the mechanisms of sleep deprivation on inner ear diseases.

Objective:To explore the correlation between endogenous sex hormone factors and sexual function in Chinese women.Methods:A total of 711 women who met the criteria were investigated in the Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing Chaoyang District Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Beijing Chaoyang District Taiyanggong Community Health Service Centre from April 2020 to March 2021. Sociodemographic data (data split into two groups according to educational background: high school or above and lower high school; and three categories based on marital relationship: satisfied, average, and dissatisfied) and serum levels of sex hormones were collected. Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) was evaluated using the female sexual function index (FSFI). Participants were divided into three groups according to the Stages of Reproductive Aging Workshop (STRAW+10): reproductive stage group, menopausal transition stage group and postmenopausal stage group. Spearman rank correlation analysis and multiple linear regression analyses were performed to determine the correlation between characteristics and scores of FSFI.Results:The multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that postmenopausal stage, secondary education level, neutral and dissatisfied marital relations were significantly negatively correlated with total FSFI score (all P<0.01). Secondary education level, neutral and dissatisfied marital relations were negatively associated with nearly all FSFI domains apart from pain score (all P<0.05); postmenopausal stage was negatively associated with lubrication, satisfaction and pain (all P<0.05). FSH was negatively associated with all FSFI domain scores (all P<0.05). There was a significantly positive correlation between estradiol and scores of FSFI dimensions other than orgasm and satisfaction (all P<0.05). Total testosterone positively affected the score of total FSFI and desire (all P<0.05); free testosterone was positively related to orgasm ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Estradiol and total testosterone serve as protective factors for female sexual function.

Objective:To explore the correlation between endogenous sex hormone factors and sexual function in Chinese women.Methods:A total of 711 women who met the criteria were investigated in the Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing Chaoyang District Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Beijing Chaoyang District Taiyanggong Community Health Service Centre from April 2020 to March 2021. Sociodemographic data (data split into two groups according to educational background: high school or above and lower high school; and three categories based on marital relationship: satisfied, average, and dissatisfied) and serum levels of sex hormones were collected. Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) was evaluated using the female sexual function index (FSFI). Participants were divided into three groups according to the Stages of Reproductive Aging Workshop (STRAW+10): reproductive stage group, menopausal transition stage group and postmenopausal stage group. Spearman rank correlation analysis and multiple linear regression analyses were performed to determine the correlation between characteristics and scores of FSFI.Results:The multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that postmenopausal stage, secondary education level, neutral and dissatisfied marital relations were significantly negatively correlated with total FSFI score (all P<0.01). Secondary education level, neutral and dissatisfied marital relations were negatively associated with nearly all FSFI domains apart from pain score (all P<0.05); postmenopausal stage was negatively associated with lubrication, satisfaction and pain (all P<0.05). FSH was negatively associated with all FSFI domain scores (all P<0.05). There was a significantly positive correlation between estradiol and scores of FSFI dimensions other than orgasm and satisfaction (all P<0.05). Total testosterone positively affected the score of total FSFI and desire (all P<0.05); free testosterone was positively related to orgasm ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Estradiol and total testosterone serve as protective factors for female sexual function.