OBJECTIVE To investigate the mechanism through which Chaixian Huashen decoction(CXHSD)ameliorates lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-induced acute lung injury(ALI)in mice.METHODS Component analysis:the components of CXHSD extract were analyzed via ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-high resolution mass spectrometry(UPLC-Q-Exactive HFX).Network pharma-cology analysis was conducted to predict the potential active components and underlying therapeutic targets of CXHSD for ALI treatment.① Animal experiment:mice were randomly divided into the normal control group,model(LPS)group,model+dexamethasone(DEX)4 mg·kg-1 group,model+CXHSD 10 g·kg-1 group,and model+CXHSD 20 g·kg-1 group.Except for the normal control group,ALI was induced in all the mice by intratracheal instillation of LPS.Model+CXHSD groups received daily intra-gastric administration of corresponding treatments for 7 consecutive days.The model+DEX group was administered saline intragastrically for the initial 5 d,followed by DEX for the next 2 d.ALI was induced by intratracheal instillation of LPS 5 mg·kg-1 1 h after the 6th administration of CXHSD/DEX.24 h after modeling,the severity of pulmonary edema was assessed using the wet to dry weight(W/D)ratio,and hematoxylin-eosin(HE)staining was used to evaluate histopathological damage.The levels of myeloperoxidase(MPO),tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),interleukin-6(IL-6),IL-1β in lung tissue homogenates and serum were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).The total protein concentration in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid(BALF)was measured by bicinchoninic acid(BCA)assay.Immunohistochemistry and Western blotting were used to assess the expression levels of toll-like receptor 4(TLR4),myeloid differentiation primary response 88(MyD88),zonula occludens-1(ZO-1)and occludin,as well as the phosphorylation level of nuclear factor-kappa B p65(NF-κB p65).② Cell experiment:RAW264.7 cells were divided into the cell control group,LPS 1 mg·L-1 group,LPS 1 mg·L-1+DEX 1 mg·L-1 group,and LPS 1 mg·L-1+CXHSD 50,100 and 200 mg·L-1 groups.After 24 h of culture,the nitric oxide(NO)content was measured with the nitrate reductase method,the levels of TNF-α,IL-1 β and IL-6 in the cell supernatants of each group were detected by ELISA.RESULTS Network pharmacology analysis indicated that CXHSD might alleviate ALI through the NF-κB pathway.① Com-pared with the normal control group,the W/D ratio was elevated,pathological injuries aggravated(such as alveolar wall thickening,inflammatory infiltration,and alveolar congestion),histopathological damage pronounced,MPO activity increased,and total protein concentrations in BALF raised in the model group,in which levels of TNF-α,IL-6 and IL-1 β in both lung tissue and serum became higher.Concur-rently,LPS increased the expressions of p-NF-κB p65,TLR4 and MyD88,but reduced the expressions of ZO-1 and occludin.Compared with the model group,model+CXHSD groups had their pulmonary edema and lung pathological injury ameliorated as evidenced by alleviated alveolar wall thickening,inflammatory infiltration and alveolar congestion.The levels of MPO,TNF-α,IL-1 β and IL-6 in both lung tissue and serum,and the total protein concentrations in BALF were significantly decreased in the model+CXHSD groups.Additionally,the expressions of TLR4,MyD88,and p-NF-κB p65 were significantly downregulated,while those of ZO-1 and occludin were prominently upregulated.② Compared with the cell control,the levels of TNF-α,IL-1 β,IL-6 and NO in the supernatant of RAW264.7 cells were signifi-cantly increased in the LPS group.Compared with the LPS group,in the supernatant of RAW264.7 cells treated with LPS+CXHSD at 100 mg·L-1,there was no significant difference in TNF-α levels.However,in the other groups treated with LPS+CXHSD,the levels of TNF-α,IL-1 β,IL-6,and the content of NO were significantly reduced.CONCLUSION CXHSD can alleviate LPS-induced ALI by inhibiting the TLR4/NF-κB pathway,attenuating inflammation,and preserving pulmonary barrier integrity.

Objective To explore the effects of ultrasound-guided intercostal nerve block(INB)and thoracic paravertebral nerve block(TPVB)on the dosage of anesthetics and the efficacy of analgesia in video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy.Methods From October 2019 to October 2023,90 patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy at the People's Hospital of Tongling City,Anhui,were selected.They were divided into the INB group(42 cases)and the TPVB group(48 cases).The INB group received ultrasound-guided intercostal nerve block,while the TPVB group was administered ultrasound-guided thoracic paravertebral nerve block.The two groups were compared before anesthesia induction(T0),15 minutes of anesthesia(T1),30 minutes of anesthesia(T2),45 minutes of anesthesia(T3),and after extubation(T4),vita4 signs,anesthetic dosage,analgesic effect,pain stress index and adverse reactions.Results In the TPVB group,systolic blood pressure(SBP)of T1,T2,T3 and T4 were(115.88±9.29)mmHg,(113.58±9.72)mmHg,(117.33±9.17)mmHg and(121.15±10.51)mmHg,respectively;diastolic blood pressure(DBP)were(86.74±7.35)mmHg,(90.83±8.82)mmHg,(90.83±8.82)mmHg and(91.05±8.73)mmHg,respectively;Heart rate(HR)were(79.94±7.46)times/min,(81.97±7.28)times/min,(82.36±7.41)times/min and(85.83±8.32)times/min,respectively.Which were all higher than the INB group[(103.53±8.28)mmHg,(105.40±8.66)mmHg,(109.03±8.13)mmHg,(114.64±9.65)mmHg.(77.68±6.57)mmHg,(79.27±6.69)mmHg,(83.21±7.37)mmHg,(85.83±8.21)mmHg,(71.17±6.21)times/min,(75.18±6.47)times/min,(74.82±6.12)times/min and(79.35±7.12)times/min,respectively],there were statistical significance between the two groups(P＜0.05).Postoperatively,the TPVB group had lower 24-hour sufentanil consumption[(27.68±2.64)μg]and fewer presses of the analgesia pump[(5.16±0.38)times]compared to the INB group[(36.22±3.36)μg and(6.87±0.42)times,(P＜0.05)].Visual analogue scale(VAS)scores for pain at rest and during coughing at 2,24,and 48 hours in group TPVB were 2.44±0.27,3.55±0.42,2.81±0.34 and 3.36±0.23,4.13±0.33,3.80±0.25,respectively,which were also lower than the INB group(2.83±0.44,3.98±0.55,3.33±0.46 and 3.87±0.30,4.59±0.47,4.17±0.29,respectively)(P＜0.05).Levels of prostaglandin E2(PGE2)(1.53±0.28 μg/L),norepinephrine(NE)(362.25±33.85 ng/L),and cortisol(Cor)(278.72±25.13 ng/L)in the TPVB group were lower than those in the INB group(2.71±0.32 μg/L,425.67±38.37 ng/L,315.68±29.21 ng/L)(P＜0.05).Adverse reactions such as nausea and vomiting,and dizziness were less frequent in the TPVB group[1(2.1％),1(2.1％)]compared to the INB group[6(12.5％),5(10.4％)](P＜0.05).Conclusion Ultrasound-guided thoracic paravertebral nerve block is superior to intercostal nerve block in terms of anesthetic dosage and analgesic efficacy in video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy.

OBJECTIVE To investigate the mechanism through which Chaixian Huashen decoction(CXHSD)ameliorates lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-induced acute lung injury(ALI)in mice.METHODS Component analysis:the components of CXHSD extract were analyzed via ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-high resolution mass spectrometry(UPLC-Q-Exactive HFX).Network pharma-cology analysis was conducted to predict the potential active components and underlying therapeutic targets of CXHSD for ALI treatment.① Animal experiment:mice were randomly divided into the normal control group,model(LPS)group,model+dexamethasone(DEX)4 mg·kg-1 group,model+CXHSD 10 g·kg-1 group,and model+CXHSD 20 g·kg-1 group.Except for the normal control group,ALI was induced in all the mice by intratracheal instillation of LPS.Model+CXHSD groups received daily intra-gastric administration of corresponding treatments for 7 consecutive days.The model+DEX group was administered saline intragastrically for the initial 5 d,followed by DEX for the next 2 d.ALI was induced by intratracheal instillation of LPS 5 mg·kg-1 1 h after the 6th administration of CXHSD/DEX.24 h after modeling,the severity of pulmonary edema was assessed using the wet to dry weight(W/D)ratio,and hematoxylin-eosin(HE)staining was used to evaluate histopathological damage.The levels of myeloperoxidase(MPO),tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),interleukin-6(IL-6),IL-1β in lung tissue homogenates and serum were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).The total protein concentration in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid(BALF)was measured by bicinchoninic acid(BCA)assay.Immunohistochemistry and Western blotting were used to assess the expression levels of toll-like receptor 4(TLR4),myeloid differentiation primary response 88(MyD88),zonula occludens-1(ZO-1)and occludin,as well as the phosphorylation level of nuclear factor-kappa B p65(NF-κB p65).② Cell experiment:RAW264.7 cells were divided into the cell control group,LPS 1 mg·L-1 group,LPS 1 mg·L-1+DEX 1 mg·L-1 group,and LPS 1 mg·L-1+CXHSD 50,100 and 200 mg·L-1 groups.After 24 h of culture,the nitric oxide(NO)content was measured with the nitrate reductase method,the levels of TNF-α,IL-1 β and IL-6 in the cell supernatants of each group were detected by ELISA.RESULTS Network pharmacology analysis indicated that CXHSD might alleviate ALI through the NF-κB pathway.① Com-pared with the normal control group,the W/D ratio was elevated,pathological injuries aggravated(such as alveolar wall thickening,inflammatory infiltration,and alveolar congestion),histopathological damage pronounced,MPO activity increased,and total protein concentrations in BALF raised in the model group,in which levels of TNF-α,IL-6 and IL-1 β in both lung tissue and serum became higher.Concur-rently,LPS increased the expressions of p-NF-κB p65,TLR4 and MyD88,but reduced the expressions of ZO-1 and occludin.Compared with the model group,model+CXHSD groups had their pulmonary edema and lung pathological injury ameliorated as evidenced by alleviated alveolar wall thickening,inflammatory infiltration and alveolar congestion.The levels of MPO,TNF-α,IL-1 β and IL-6 in both lung tissue and serum,and the total protein concentrations in BALF were significantly decreased in the model+CXHSD groups.Additionally,the expressions of TLR4,MyD88,and p-NF-κB p65 were significantly downregulated,while those of ZO-1 and occludin were prominently upregulated.② Compared with the cell control,the levels of TNF-α,IL-1 β,IL-6 and NO in the supernatant of RAW264.7 cells were signifi-cantly increased in the LPS group.Compared with the LPS group,in the supernatant of RAW264.7 cells treated with LPS+CXHSD at 100 mg·L-1,there was no significant difference in TNF-α levels.However,in the other groups treated with LPS+CXHSD,the levels of TNF-α,IL-1 β,IL-6,and the content of NO were significantly reduced.CONCLUSION CXHSD can alleviate LPS-induced ALI by inhibiting the TLR4/NF-κB pathway,attenuating inflammation,and preserving pulmonary barrier integrity.

Objective To explore the effects of ultrasound-guided intercostal nerve block(INB)and thoracic paravertebral nerve block(TPVB)on the dosage of anesthetics and the efficacy of analgesia in video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy.Methods From October 2019 to October 2023,90 patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy at the People's Hospital of Tongling City,Anhui,were selected.They were divided into the INB group(42 cases)and the TPVB group(48 cases).The INB group received ultrasound-guided intercostal nerve block,while the TPVB group was administered ultrasound-guided thoracic paravertebral nerve block.The two groups were compared before anesthesia induction(T0),15 minutes of anesthesia(T1),30 minutes of anesthesia(T2),45 minutes of anesthesia(T3),and after extubation(T4),vita4 signs,anesthetic dosage,analgesic effect,pain stress index and adverse reactions.Results In the TPVB group,systolic blood pressure(SBP)of T1,T2,T3 and T4 were(115.88±9.29)mmHg,(113.58±9.72)mmHg,(117.33±9.17)mmHg and(121.15±10.51)mmHg,respectively;diastolic blood pressure(DBP)were(86.74±7.35)mmHg,(90.83±8.82)mmHg,(90.83±8.82)mmHg and(91.05±8.73)mmHg,respectively;Heart rate(HR)were(79.94±7.46)times/min,(81.97±7.28)times/min,(82.36±7.41)times/min and(85.83±8.32)times/min,respectively.Which were all higher than the INB group[(103.53±8.28)mmHg,(105.40±8.66)mmHg,(109.03±8.13)mmHg,(114.64±9.65)mmHg.(77.68±6.57)mmHg,(79.27±6.69)mmHg,(83.21±7.37)mmHg,(85.83±8.21)mmHg,(71.17±6.21)times/min,(75.18±6.47)times/min,(74.82±6.12)times/min and(79.35±7.12)times/min,respectively],there were statistical significance between the two groups(P＜0.05).Postoperatively,the TPVB group had lower 24-hour sufentanil consumption[(27.68±2.64)μg]and fewer presses of the analgesia pump[(5.16±0.38)times]compared to the INB group[(36.22±3.36)μg and(6.87±0.42)times,(P＜0.05)].Visual analogue scale(VAS)scores for pain at rest and during coughing at 2,24,and 48 hours in group TPVB were 2.44±0.27,3.55±0.42,2.81±0.34 and 3.36±0.23,4.13±0.33,3.80±0.25,respectively,which were also lower than the INB group(2.83±0.44,3.98±0.55,3.33±0.46 and 3.87±0.30,4.59±0.47,4.17±0.29,respectively)(P＜0.05).Levels of prostaglandin E2(PGE2)(1.53±0.28 μg/L),norepinephrine(NE)(362.25±33.85 ng/L),and cortisol(Cor)(278.72±25.13 ng/L)in the TPVB group were lower than those in the INB group(2.71±0.32 μg/L,425.67±38.37 ng/L,315.68±29.21 ng/L)(P＜0.05).Adverse reactions such as nausea and vomiting,and dizziness were less frequent in the TPVB group[1(2.1％),1(2.1％)]compared to the INB group[6(12.5％),5(10.4％)](P＜0.05).Conclusion Ultrasound-guided thoracic paravertebral nerve block is superior to intercostal nerve block in terms of anesthetic dosage and analgesic efficacy in video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy.

Objective:To analyze the individual and cumulative effects of unhealthy lifestyle on the prevalence of hypertension, diabetes and dyslipidemia in old adults in China, and find out the critical lifestyle in the network.Methods:Based on the baseline data of Yunnan Behavior and Disease Surveillance Cohort in 2021, a total of 16 763 older adults aged ≥60 years were included in our study. The unhealthy lifestyle factors including smoking, drinking, unhealthy eating habit, lower physical activity level, abnormal BMI and abnormal waist circumference. We calculated the unhealthy lifestyle score by using the cumulative exposures of each participant. Multiple logistic regression and mixed graphical models were used to describe the association between unhealthy lifestyle and the prevalence of hypertension, diabetes and dyslipidemia.Results:The prevalence of hypertension, diabetes and dyslipidemia were 57.0%, 11.5% and 37.0%, respectively. Most of the unhealthy lifestyles included in the study were risk factors for hypertension, diabetes and dyslipidemia, and the risks of disease increased with the increase of the unhealthy lifestyle score. The participants with the highest score (score: 6) had significantly higher prevalence of hypertension ( OR=3.99, 95% CI: 1.81-8.80), diabetes ( OR=4.64, 95% CI: 1.64-13.15) and dyslipidemia ( OR=4.26, 95% CI: 2.08-8.73) compared with those with lowest score (score: 0). In the network constructed by mixed graphical model, abnormal waist circumference (bridge strength=0.81) and hypertension (bridge strength=0.55) were vital bridge nodes connecting unhealthy lifestyle and hypertension, diabetes and dyslipidemia. Conclusions:The unhealthy lifestyle score was associated with risks for hypertension, diabetes and dyslipidemia. Abnormal waist circumference was the key factor for chronic diseases in old adults.

In recent years, the research focus on health-related behavior and chronic non-communicable diseases has shifted from the analysis on independent effects of multiple causes on a single outcome to the evaluation the complex relationships between multiple causes and multiple effects. Complex network theory, an important branch of system science, considers the relationships among factors in a network and can reveal how health-related behaviors interact with chronic diseases through a series of complex network models and indicators. This paper summarizes the definition and development of complex network theory and its commonly used models, indicators, and case studies in the field of health-related behavior and chronic disease to promote the application of complex network theory in the field of health and provide reference and tools for future research of the relationship between health-related behavior and chronic disease.

Objective:To explore the association between occupational noise perception and cardiovascular disease (CVD), depression symptoms, as well as their comorbidity in occupational population and provide evidence for the prevention and control of physical and mental illnesses.Methods:A cross-sectional survey design was adopted, based on baseline data in population in 28 prefectures in Sichuan Province and Guizhou Province, and 33 districts (counties) in Chongqing municipality from Southwest Occupational Population Cohort from China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. during October to December 2021. A questionnaire survey was conducted to collect information about noise perception, depressive symptoms, and the history of CVD. Latent profile analysis model was used to determine identify noise perception type, and multinomial logistic regression analysis was conducted to explore the relationship between different occupational noise perception types and CVD, depression symptoms and their comorbidity.Results:A total of 30 509 participants were included, the mean age was (36.6±10.5) years, and men accounted for 82.0%. The direct perception of occupational noise, psychological effects and hearing/sleep impact of occupational noise increased the risk for CVD, depressive symptoms, and their comorbidity. By using latent profile analysis, occupational noise perception was classified into four levels: low, medium, high, and very high. As the level of noise perception increased, the association with CVD, depressive symptoms, and their comorbidity increased. In fact, very high level occupational noise perception were found to increase the risk for CVD, depressive symptoms, and their comorbidity by 2.14 (95% CI: 1.73-2.65) times, 8.80 (95% CI: 7.91-9.78) times, and 17.02 (95% CI: 12.78-22.66) times respectively compared with low-level occupational noise perception. Conclusions:Different types of occupational noise perception are associated with CVD and depression symptom, especially in the form of CVD complicated with depression symptom. Furthermore, the intensity of occupational noise in the work environment should be reduced to lower the risk for physical and mental health.

Objective:To understand the influence of unhealthy lifestyle on diabetic dyslipidemia and the key influencing factors in occupational population and provided scientific evidence for the prevention of diabetic dyslipidemia.Methods:Based on baseline data and follow-up data of Southwest Occupational Population Cohort from China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. during 2021. Diabetic dyslipidemia was defined as diabetes plus one or more forms of dyslipidemia, and unhealthy lifestyle factors included smoking, alcohol consumption, unhealthy dietary patterns, low physical activity, and abnormal BMI. Multivariate logistic regression model was used to analyze the relationship between unhealthy lifestyle scores and diabetic dyslipidemia, network analysis was used to find and explore the key lifestyles influencing glycolipid metabolism.Results:A total of 25 631 subjects were included. People with unhealthy lifestyle score 2 and 3 were 1.93 (95% CI: 1.31-2.86) times and 2.37 (95% CI: 1.60-3.50) times more likely to have diabetes with ≥1 forms of dyslipidemia than those with scores of 0; People with unhealthy lifestyle score 1, 2 and 3 were 1.98 (95% CI: 1.08-3.61) times, 2.87 (95% CI: 1.60-5.14) times and 3.95 (95% CI: 2.22-7.06) times more likely to have diabetes with ≥2 forms of dyslipidemia than those with score 0. Network analysis found that abnormal BMI and HDL-C were the "bridge nodes" that link unhealthy lifestyles with diabetic dyslipidemia. Conclusion:The higher the score of unhealthy lifestyle, the higher the risk for diabetic dyslipidemia, abnormal BMI and HDL-C are key factors influencing the association between unhealthy lifestyle and diabetic dyslipidemia.

Objective:To analyze the current status of internet-based patient education materials related to labor analgesia in China.Methods:Labor analgesia-related materials were retrieved and screened according to the search habits of Chinese search engine users. The coverage and accuracy of the content were evaluated by 3 anesthesiologists. The Chinese version of the Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool for Print Materials was used to subjectively assess comprehensibility and operability from a medical text perspective. The consistency of the evaluation results of the three anesthesiologists was analyzed using the intraclass correlation coefficient method. A machine learning method combined with ChatGPT-4.0 was employed to establish a Chinese readability classification model to objectively evaluate the readability difficulty of the included materials from a Chinese text perspective.Results:A total of 97 web pages were retrieved, with 21 valid materials included in the study. The coverage rate of contraindications for labor analgesia was only 62% (13/21), and the accuracy rate of materials exceeding 90% was 71% (15/21). Internet-based materials that were easy to understand accounted for 81% (17/21), while the constituent ratio of internet-based materials with instructional significance were only 5% (1/21). The intraclass correlation coefficient values of consistency evaluation for coverage rate, accuracy rate, and comprehensibility and operability were 0.975, 0.833, 0.758, and 0.773, respectively ( P<0.001). Internet-based materials suitable for compulsory education level were only 5% (1/21), while those suitable for high school and above education level accounted for 43% (9/21). Conclusions:There are numerous internet-based patient education materials related to labor analgesia in China, but the quality needs improvement. In the future, a collaborative model of " anesthesiology+ linguistics" should be developed to provide patients with more comprehensive, accurate, and pregnant-friendly patient education materials.

Objective To study the application of the cold cutting technique in transumbilical sin gle-incision laparoscopic liver resection (TUSI-LLR),and to evaluate its feasibility and treatment results.Methods The clinical data of 35 patients with liver lesions treated by transumbilical single-incision laparoscopic liver resection from 2013 to 2017 were retrospectively analyzed in Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University.In all these patients,the liver parenchyma was transected with the cold cutting technique.The operation time,intraoperative blood loss,postoperative complications,time to remove abdominal drain,and total hospital stay in the patients were analyzed.Results 11 of the 35 patients were male.The average age was (49.9 ± 10.8) years.The average body weight was (63.2 ± 11.1) kg.The diagnoses were hemangiomas in 18 patients,hepatolithiasis in 5 patients,malignant hepatocellular tumors in 5 patients,focal nodular hyperplasia in 3 patients,and others in 4 patients.There were 22 left lateral sectionectomies,2 left hemihepatectomies,11 wedge resections (8 in the left and 3 in the right).The operations were all successfully performed,with no conversion to conventional laparoscopic hepatectomy or open surgery.The average operation time was (112.2 ±51.0) minutes,and the intraoperative blood loss was (105.4 ±70.1) ml.No patients required intraoperative blood transfusion.The average surgery cost was (36 336.7 ± 5 938.2) yuan.All patients recovered well,with no postoperative hemorrhage,bile leakage,or incisional wound infection.The average time periods for removal of the abdominal drain,and hospital stay were (4.5 ± 1.2) days and (5.2 ± 1.4) days,respectively.All the 35 patients were followed up (1 ～ 3 months),with no patients complaining of abdominal distension or abdominal pain.Conclusions The cold cutting technique in transumbilical single-incision laparoscopic liver resection was safe and feasible.Its benefits included the operative speed,the small amount of intraoperative blood loss and the rapid postoperative recovery of the patients.