Objective To investigate the expression levels of microRNA-34a(miR-34a),β-catenin and pro-grammed death receptor-1(PD-L1)in cancer tissues of patients with cervical cancer(CC)and their correla-tion with patients' prognosis.Methods A total of 83 patients with CC admitted to Yuncheng Central Hospital Affiliated to Shanxi Medical University from June 2021 to January 2024 were selected as the research objects.General data,CC tissue and adjacent normal tissue samples of all patients were collected.The mRNA expres-sion levels of miR-34a,β-catenin and PD-L1 in CC tissues and adjacent normal tissues were detected by fluo-rescence quantitative PCR and compared.The expression levels of β-catenin and PD-L1 in CC tissues and adja-cent normal tissues were detected by immunohistochemistry.Multivariate Logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the influencing factors of prognosis in CC patients.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was used to analyze the predictive value of miR-34a,β-catenin and PD-L1 expression levels in CC pa-tients with poor prognosis.Results Compared with adjacent normal tissues,the expression level of miR-34a of the CC tissues was lower,while the expression levels of β-catenin and PD-L1 were higher(P＜0.05).The positive expression rates of β-catenin and PD-L1 protein in CC tissues were higher than those of adjacent nor-mal tissues(89.16％vs.10.84％,78.31％vs.20.48％,x2=101.807,55.526,P＜0.05).There were no sig-nificant differences in age and body mass index(BMI)between the good prognosis group and the poor progno-sis group(t=1.508,1.820,both P＞0.05),while there were significant differences in International Federa-tion of Gynecology and Obstetrics(FIGO)stage and differentiation degree between the two groups(x2=8.451,9.115,both P＜0.05).Compared with the good prognosis group,the expression level of miR-34a of the poor prognosis group was lower,while the expression levels of β-catenin and PD-L1 were higher(P＜0.05).Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that increased expression of miR-34a was an protective factor for poor prognosis in CC patients,while the increased expression levels of β-catenin and PD-L1,Ⅱ a and Ⅱ b FIGO staging and low differentiation were independent risk factors for poor prognosis in CC patients(P＜0.05).ROC curve analysis showed that miR-34a,β-catenin and PD-L1 all had certain predictive value for the poor prognosis of CC patient,and the area under the curve(AUC)of the single detection was 0.765,0.836 and 0.797,respectively.The AUC of the combined detection was 0.914(Z=2.631,2.331,2.571,P=0.009,0.020,0.010).Conclusion The expression levels of miR-34a,β-catenin and PD-L1 mRNA affect the prognosis of CC patients.Increased expression of miR-34a is an protective factor for poor prognosis in CC patients,in-creased β-catenin and PD-L1 expressions are independent risk factors for poor prognosis in CC patients,and all three factors can be used as biomarkers to predict poor prognosis in CC patients,and the combined detection of the three has the highest prognostic value.

Ferroptosis was discovered and named by the laboratory of Brent Stockwell at Columbia University in 2012. Ferroptosis has become a research hotspot in the fields of life sciences, medicine and chemistry, and it now plays a significant role in the development and progression of major diseases such as neoplasms, neurodegenerative diseases, tissue and organ damage, and immune-related diseases. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is the most common type of lymphoma which ranks as the third most frequent malignant tumor in children in China. This paper reviews the research progress of the relationship between ferroptosis and NHL, with a particular focus on Burkitt lymphoma and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

Objective: To explore the pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) awareness, willingness, uptake patterns, barriers and needs among Chinese student men who have sex with men (MSM), so as to provide relevant evidence for targeted interventions with PrEP. Methods: A proportional sampling method was used to conduct a cross sectional survey of MSM aged 16 years and older residing in 21 provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions in mainland China between October 20 and December 20, 2021, to collect information on demographic and sexual behavioral characteristics, and 923 students of them were selected as the subjects of this study. The chi-square test and Fisher s test were used for univariate analysis, followed by multivariate Logistic regression to analyze the influencing factors of PrEP awareness and uptake. Results: According to the cascade analysis method, the awareness, willingness, uptake and adherence rates of PrEP among the student MSM were obtained as 88.95%, 67.36%, 13.20% and 45.21 %, respectively. HIV testing more than once in the last 3 months, and all of them were aware of the HIV test results of their sexual partners, and those with high frequency of condom use had a higher rate of awareness ( OR =2.32, 1.79, 1.69, P <0.05). Willingness rates were higher for those from the pilot city, using substances, and HIV testing more than once in the last 3 months ( OR =2.13, 1.65, 1.69, P <0.05). Higher rates of uptake were found among those from high risk and pilot areas, presence of commercial sex, substance use, and high literacy ( OR =5.60, 3.54,2.81, 1.92, 4.54, P <0.05). Adherence rates were higher among those who used one pill per day or both ( OR =12.77, 13.26, P <0.05). The barriers and needs faced by student MSM were primarily personal concerns about medication side effects, preventative effects, and confidence in sexual behavioral styles, and the high cost of medication and related service costs. Conclusions The student MSM population in China is characterized by high awareness, low willingness, low uptake, and low adherence to PrEP. Targeted interventions should be considered and tailored by the departments to facilitate PrEP promotion among student MSM.

Objective:To explore the impact of tislelizumab on renal function in bladder cancer patients with hydronephrosisMethods:A retrospective analysis of 34 bladder cancer patients with hydronephrosis treated at the Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University from July 2020 to September 2023. Among them, 27 were male, and 7 were female, with an average age of (67.41±11.06)years and a body mass index (BMI) of (29.00±7.34) kg/m 2. 18 patients (52.9%) had hypertension, 5 (14.7%) had diabetes, and 5 (14.7%) had coronary heart disease. The baseline serum creatinine (SCr) was 81.15(69.18, 108.90)μmol/L, and the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) was 73.86(62.17, 91.12)ml/(min·1.73m 2). Of these, 26 patients (76.5%) had eGFR ≥60 ml/(min·1.73m 2)(G60+ group), and 8 patients (23.5%) had eGFR <60 ml/(min·1.73m 2)(G60- group). 10 patients (29.4%) had non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), and 24(70.6%) had muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC). Eleven patients received surgical interventions within 1 month before baseline data collection that might affect hydronephrosis. All 34 patients received tislelizumab (200 mg, intravenous infusion every 3 weeks) combined with albumin-paclitaxel (200 mg, intravenous infusion every 3 weeks). Serum creatinine values were recorded before cycles 1, 2, and 3, and 21 days after cycle 3 (Cr1, Cr2, Cr3, CrE), and corresponding eGFR values (eGFR1, eGFR2, eGFR3, eGFRE) were calculated. A reduction in eGFR >25% from baseline at any of these points was defined as a decline in renal function (DRF), and an increase in eGFR >25% was defined as improvement in renal function (IRF). Differences in renal function changes and IRF, DRF incidence rates were compared between baseline subgroups Results:After 3 cycles of tislelizumab treatment, there was no significant change in eGFR []eGFR1 vs. eGFRE, 73.86 (62.16, 91.12)ml/(min·1.73m 2) vs. 83.82 (60.32, 90.62) ml/(min·1.73m 2), P=0.197]. Subgroup analysis showed that patients with diabetes had a significant increase in CrE compared to Cr1 (88.90 μmol/L vs. 69.40 μmol/L, P=0.043) and a significant decrease in eGFRE compared to eGFR1 [76.47 ml/(min·1.73m 2) vs. 87.73 ml/(min·1.73m 2), P=0.043]. No significant differences were observed in the other subgroups for SCr and eGFR within or between groups. DRF occurred in 4 patients (11.8%), with 1 diagnosed with acute renal injury, but not immune-related. IRF occurred in 8 patients (22.9%). In the subgroup analysis, the IRF incidence was significantly higher in the G60-group compared to the G60+ group (50.0% vs. 15.4%, P=0.044). No other factors were found to be associated with DRF or IRF. Conclusions:Tislelizumab treatment is safe for renal function in bladder cancer patients with hydronephrosis. Most patients with baseline poor renal function or underlying conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or coronary heart disease showed stable renal function during treatment.

Objective:To explore the impact of tislelizumab on renal function in bladder cancer patients with hydronephrosisMethods:A retrospective analysis of 34 bladder cancer patients with hydronephrosis treated at the Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University from July 2020 to September 2023. Among them, 27 were male, and 7 were female, with an average age of (67.41±11.06)years and a body mass index (BMI) of (29.00±7.34) kg/m 2. 18 patients (52.9%) had hypertension, 5 (14.7%) had diabetes, and 5 (14.7%) had coronary heart disease. The baseline serum creatinine (SCr) was 81.15(69.18, 108.90)μmol/L, and the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) was 73.86(62.17, 91.12)ml/(min·1.73m 2). Of these, 26 patients (76.5%) had eGFR ≥60 ml/(min·1.73m 2)(G60+ group), and 8 patients (23.5%) had eGFR <60 ml/(min·1.73m 2)(G60- group). 10 patients (29.4%) had non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), and 24(70.6%) had muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC). Eleven patients received surgical interventions within 1 month before baseline data collection that might affect hydronephrosis. All 34 patients received tislelizumab (200 mg, intravenous infusion every 3 weeks) combined with albumin-paclitaxel (200 mg, intravenous infusion every 3 weeks). Serum creatinine values were recorded before cycles 1, 2, and 3, and 21 days after cycle 3 (Cr1, Cr2, Cr3, CrE), and corresponding eGFR values (eGFR1, eGFR2, eGFR3, eGFRE) were calculated. A reduction in eGFR >25% from baseline at any of these points was defined as a decline in renal function (DRF), and an increase in eGFR >25% was defined as improvement in renal function (IRF). Differences in renal function changes and IRF, DRF incidence rates were compared between baseline subgroups Results:After 3 cycles of tislelizumab treatment, there was no significant change in eGFR []eGFR1 vs. eGFRE, 73.86 (62.16, 91.12)ml/(min·1.73m 2) vs. 83.82 (60.32, 90.62) ml/(min·1.73m 2), P=0.197]. Subgroup analysis showed that patients with diabetes had a significant increase in CrE compared to Cr1 (88.90 μmol/L vs. 69.40 μmol/L, P=0.043) and a significant decrease in eGFRE compared to eGFR1 [76.47 ml/(min·1.73m 2) vs. 87.73 ml/(min·1.73m 2), P=0.043]. No significant differences were observed in the other subgroups for SCr and eGFR within or between groups. DRF occurred in 4 patients (11.8%), with 1 diagnosed with acute renal injury, but not immune-related. IRF occurred in 8 patients (22.9%). In the subgroup analysis, the IRF incidence was significantly higher in the G60-group compared to the G60+ group (50.0% vs. 15.4%, P=0.044). No other factors were found to be associated with DRF or IRF. Conclusions:Tislelizumab treatment is safe for renal function in bladder cancer patients with hydronephrosis. Most patients with baseline poor renal function or underlying conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or coronary heart disease showed stable renal function during treatment.

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Objective: To make a quantitative evaluation on the short term effect of particulate matter with aerodynamic diameter no more than 2.5 μm (PM_2.5) on cumulative excess mortality rate (CER) and years of life lost (YLL) in residents in Changping district of Beijing. Methods: The death data in local residents, daily mortality, meteorology data and air pollution data (PM_2.5, SO₂ and NO₂ concentrations) in Changping from 2014 to 2017 were collected. Distributed lag non-linear model was used to assess the age and gender specific cumulative lag effects of PM_2.5 on cardiovascular CER and daily YLL in Changping. Results: The effects of PM_2.5 on cardiovascular CER and YLL were obvious on lag 7 days and lag 9 days, respectively, peaking on day 14, and lasting for 21 days. On lag0-21 days, for a 10 μg/m³ increase in PM_2.5, the population based CER of cardiovascular disease death was 0.021% (95%CI: 0.004%-0.038%), and the YLL was 1.47 (95%CI: 0.23-2.70) years. Greater PM_2.5 effect were observed in males and the elderly. Conclusion PM_2.5 increased the risk of cardiovascular disease death and YLL.

Objective: Using data of health information system (HIS) of medical institutions to study the incidence and hospitalization of herpes zoster in three districts of Beijing. Methods: According to the different level of economic development and geographical features in Beijing, 3 districts of Xicheng, Changping and Miyun were chosen and all 110 medical institutions of the first level and above in the 3 districts are included in the survey. All the outpatient and inpatient herpes zoster cases in 2015 were retrospectively reviewed by HIS system. After distinguishing the reduplicated cases, Using the first outpatient case as a molecule and the resident population as denominator to estimate the annual incidence rate, as well as the annual hospitalization rate was estimated based on primary diagnostic hospitalized cases as molecule and the resident population as denominator. Results: A total of 32 313 primary visit outpatient cases were investigated, of which 18 360 cases (56.8%) were women and 20 923 cases (64.8%) were ≥50 years old. The overall estimated incidence of the 3 districts was 8.8‰ with an increase trends with age and reached to the highest in ≥80 years old (30.5/1 000). The incidence of Xicheng, Changping and Miyun districts are respectively 16.2‰, 4.0‰ and 5.7‰. A total of 701 primary visit inpatient cases were identified, of which 366 cases (52.2%) were women and 651 cases (92.9%) were ≥50 years old. The estimated annual hospitalization rate was 19.4/100 000, with the primary and secondary diagnostic hospitalization rate are respectively 5.9/100 000 (212 cases) and 13.5/100 000 (489 cases). The disease types of secondary diagnostic inpatient herpes zoster cases were as follows: cardiovascular disease (19.0%, 93 cases), stroke (14.5%, 71 cases), pneumonia/chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (14.1%, 69 cases), tumor (12.5%, 61 cases) and diabetes (5.7%, 28 cases). Conclusion Most of the herpes zoster cases in Beijing are over 50 years old, and the incidence of female is slightly higher than male. This disease should become a public health issue of great concern.

Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F (TwHF) and its extracts have long been used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune diseases, and kidney disease due to their anti-inflammatory, immunoregulatory, and other pharmacological effects. However, the clinical immunoregulatory effects of TwHF and its extracts remain unclear, so we reviewed their effects for use in clinical practice. This review provides a comprehensive summary of the recent literature on the immunoregulatory effects of TwHF and its extracts in clinical studies. TwHF and its extracts affect the proliferation and activation of Tand B cells; ratio of Tcell subsets; inflammatory response of monocytes, macrophages, and immunoglobulins; and secretion of many cytokines. Together, these effects dictate immune function in a variety of diseases. TwHF and its extracts can be used alone or in combination with existing therapies against many immune disorders through immunomodulation.