Objective To analyze the characteristics of TCM symptoms of aging in female insomnia patients;To provide syndrome differentiation evidence for clinical prevention and treatment of female aging.Methods A cross-sectional study method was used to include female insomnia patients who attended outpatient clinics at Dongzhimen Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine,Beijing Changping District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine,and the Third Affiliated Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine from August 2021 to July 2024.The patients'clinical information was collected,and frequency analysis,factor analysis,and clustering analysis of the relevant clinical information of the 107 female insomnia patients were conducted,which,together with the experts'opinions,resulted in characteristics of TCM syndrome elements and syndrome distribution of aging in female insomnia patients.Results Totally 20 core items were screened and 7 common factors were obtained from the factor analysis.There were 5 types of syndrome elements of disease location associated with aging symptoms in female patients with insomnia,including heart,liver,spleen,kidney and lung;and there were 7 types of syndrome elements of disease property,including qi deficiency,yin deficiency,qi stagnation,blood deficiency,heat,phlegm,and dampness.There were 4 types of syndromes were obtained from the systematic clustering,including heart-kidney disharmony syndrome,heart-liver stagnation syndrome,spleen deficiency and qi stagnation syndrome,lung-spleen qi deficiency syndrome.Conclusion By analyzing the TCM syndrome characteristics of aging symptoms in female patients with insomnia,four types of syndromes are obtained.The heart-kidney disharmony syndrome is the common syndrome.The internal relationship between insomnia and aging process in female patients with insomnia is revealed from the perspective of pathogenesis,which can provide a research basis for the clinical practice of TCM anti-aging guided by syndrome differentiation and treatment in the future.

Objective To analyze the characteristics of TCM symptoms of aging in female insomnia patients;To provide syndrome differentiation evidence for clinical prevention and treatment of female aging.Methods A cross-sectional study method was used to include female insomnia patients who attended outpatient clinics at Dongzhimen Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine,Beijing Changping District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine,and the Third Affiliated Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine from August 2021 to July 2024.The patients'clinical information was collected,and frequency analysis,factor analysis,and clustering analysis of the relevant clinical information of the 107 female insomnia patients were conducted,which,together with the experts'opinions,resulted in characteristics of TCM syndrome elements and syndrome distribution of aging in female insomnia patients.Results Totally 20 core items were screened and 7 common factors were obtained from the factor analysis.There were 5 types of syndrome elements of disease location associated with aging symptoms in female patients with insomnia,including heart,liver,spleen,kidney and lung;and there were 7 types of syndrome elements of disease property,including qi deficiency,yin deficiency,qi stagnation,blood deficiency,heat,phlegm,and dampness.There were 4 types of syndromes were obtained from the systematic clustering,including heart-kidney disharmony syndrome,heart-liver stagnation syndrome,spleen deficiency and qi stagnation syndrome,lung-spleen qi deficiency syndrome.Conclusion By analyzing the TCM syndrome characteristics of aging symptoms in female patients with insomnia,four types of syndromes are obtained.The heart-kidney disharmony syndrome is the common syndrome.The internal relationship between insomnia and aging process in female patients with insomnia is revealed from the perspective of pathogenesis,which can provide a research basis for the clinical practice of TCM anti-aging guided by syndrome differentiation and treatment in the future.

Rosacea is a psychosomatic disorder characterized by a distinct neurobiological etiology. It is prone to be comorbid with many neuropsychiatric conditions, and imposes a significant psychosocial burden. This article discusses the psychosomatic attributes of rosacea from neurological, psychiatric, social, and psychological perspectives, aiming to enhance dermatologists′ understanding of its psychosomatic nature.

Objective:To explorethe effect of acceptance and commitment therapy on self-disclosure, coping style and post-traumatic growth in patients with ovarian cancer undergoing chemotherapy after surgery.Methods:A total of 84 patients with ovarian cancer undergoing chemotherapy after surgery were recruited from the gynecology ward of the First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China for randomized controlled trial, from February 2022 to October 2022. All participants were divided into the intervention group and the control group with 42 patients in each group by random number table method. The patients in control group received routine care. The intervention group was given acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on the basis of the control group and intervened for three cycles of chemotherapy. The scores of Distress Disclosure Index (DDI), Cancer Coping Modes Questionnaire (CCMQ), and Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI) were compared between the two groups before and after intervention.Results:There was no significant difference in the scores of DDI, CCMQ and PTGI between the two groups before intervention ( P>0.05). After intervention, DDI scorein intervention group was (38.81 ± 5.96) points, significantly higher than that in control group (34.43 ± 4.79) points, the difference was statistically significant ( t = 3.71, P<0.01). In terms of coping styles, after intervention, the scores of five dimensions of fantasy, resignation, avoidance, catharsis and confrontation were 6.00(6.00, 8.00), 9.00(8.00, 12.00), 9.00(8.75, 11.00), 7.00(6.00, 8.00) and 20.00(16.00, 21.00) points in the invention group, compared with the control group of 8.00(7.75, 9.00), 11.00(9.75, 13.00), 11.00(9.00, 13.00), 9.00(8.00, 12.00) and 16.00(13.00, 18.50) points, the differences were statistically significant ( Z = 2.86 to 5.11, all P<0.01). The total PTGI score in intervention group was (71.43 ± 8.68) points, significantly higher than that in control group(63.98 ± 6.92) points, the difference was statistically significant ( t = 4.35, P<0.01). Conclusions:ACT can increase self-disclosure, enhance positive coping, and promote post-traumatic growth in ovarian cancer patientsundergoing chemotherapy after surgery.

Objective:To detect gene mutations in 1 patient with Vohwinkel syndrome who presented with palmoplantar keratoderma, pseudo-ainhum and deafness.Methods:Clinical data were collected from the proband, and a genetic test was performed to identify mutation sites.Results:Clinical manifestations of the proband were consistent with classical Vohwinkel syndrome. The genetic test revealed a heterozygous mutation c.160A>C (p.N54H) in the GJB2 gene, which was not detected in her parents or healthy controls.Conclusion:The heterozygous mutation c.160A>C (p.N54H) in the GJB2 gene was first identified in a patient with classical Vohwinkel syndrome, and there were overlaps in mutation sites between classical Vohwinkel syndrome and palmoplantar keratoderma with deafness.

Objective:To investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of pulse oximetry among pediatric healthcare providers in China and analyze the factor influencing the KAP.Methods:A self-developed questionnaire was used for an online research on the KAP of 11 849 pediatric healthcare providers from 31 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities of China from March 11 to 14, 2022.The factors influencing the KAP of pulse oximetry among pediatric healthcare providers were examined by Logistic regression. Results:The scores of KAP, of pulse oximetry were 5.57±0.96, 11.24±1.25 and 11.19±4.54, respectively.The corresponding scoring rates were 69.61%, 74.95%, and 55.99%, respectively. Logistic regression results showed that the gender and working years of pediatric healthcare providers, the region they were located, and whether their medical institution was equipped with pulse oximeters were the main factors affecting the knowledge score (all P<0.05). Main factors influencing the attitude score of pediatric healthcare providers included their knowledge score, gender, educational background, working years, region, medical institution level, and whether the medical institution was equipped with pulse oximeters (all P<0.05). For the practice score, the main influencing factors were the knowledge score, gender, age, and whether the medi-cal institution was equipped with pulse oximeters (all P<0.05). Conclusions:Chinese pediatric healthcare providers need to further improve their knowledge about and attitudes towards pulse oximetry.Pulse oximeters are evidently under-used.It is urgent to formulate policies or guidelines, strengthen education and training, improve knowledge and attitudes, equip more institutions with pulse oximeters, and popularize their application in medical institutions.

Objective:To investigate the consistency of indirect calorimetry, Harris-Benedict (H-B) formula method and rule of thumb in calculating the daily total energy expenditure (TDEE) of patients with acute pancreatitis (AP), and provide the basis for the formulation of reasonable nutritional support program.Methods:A total of 66 AP patients admitted to Henan Provincial People's Hospital from June 2020 to December 2020 were included and retrospectively analyzed, including 35 males and 31 females with an average age of 41.8 years. They were divided into mild acute pancreatitis (MAP) group ( n=20) and moderate to severe AP group ( n=46) according to severity. TDEE was calculated by indirect calorimetry, H-B formula and rule of thumb, and Pearson correlation analysis and Bland-Altman diagram were used to analyze the correlation and consistency of the three methods, respectively. Results:There were no statistical significances in the TDEE of MAP group calculated by indirect calorimetry, H-B formula method and rule of thumb (both P>0.05). TDEE calculated by indirect calorimetry were higher than that of calculated by H-B formula and thumb method both in moderate and severe AP groups, and the difference was statistically significant (both P<0.05). Pearson correlation analysis showed that H-B formula method was positively correlated with the TDEE calculated by indirect calorimetry, and the correlation was 0.61 ( P<0.05). Bland-Altman plot analysis showed the consistence of the two methods. TDEE calculated by rule of thumb was positively correlated with that calculated by indirect calorimetry, and the correlation was 0.75 ( P<0.05). The bland-Altman plot analysis showed a good consistency between the two methods. Conclusion:For MAP patients, TDEE can be calculated by the H-B formula method and rule of thumb. In moderate and severe AP patients, TDEE should be calculated by indirect calorimetry as the basis for the formulation of nutritional support plan.

Objective:To measure the coagulation function of patients with adenomyosis so as to explore its relationship with increased menstrual amount and its clinical significance.Methods:From January 2014 to May 2019, clinical data of patients with hysterectomy in which 111 pathologically diagnosed adenomyosis (case group) and 115 with uterine myoma (control group) in Peking University First Hospital were retrospectively analyzed. The changes in coagulation function of the two groups were compared, and the correlation between coagulation and uterine volume in the adenomyosis group was analyzed.Results:(1) The activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) was longer in the adenomyosis group than that in the uterine myoma group [(30.4±3.1), (29.6±2.5) s, respectively; P<0.05], while the thrombin time (TT) was shorter than that in the control group [(14.2±1.2), (14.6±1.0) s, respectively; P<0.05]. (2) According to the results of the Pearson correlation test, there was a positive correlation between prothrombin time (PT; r=0.135, P=0.042) and fibrinogen (FIB-C; r=0.139, P=0.036). (3) Platelet counts were higher in the anemia group of adenomyosis than that in the non-anemia group [(323±79)×10 9/L, (274±56)×10 9/L, respectively; P<0.05]. (4) FIB-C in non-anemia group of adenomyosis was lower than non-anemia group of uterine myoma [(2.8±0.5), (3.0±0.6) g/L, respectively; P<0.05], the anemia group of adenomyosis shortened TT compared with the anemia group of uterine myoma [(14.4±1.2), (15.2±0.9) s, respectively; P<0.05]. Conclusion:Patients with adenomyosis have abnormal coagulation function, which may be related to the increase amount of menstruation, and anemia may also be involved in coagulation disorders.

Objective:To discuss the curative effect of Chinese medicine synthesis rehabilitation in the treatment of neurogenic bladder dysfunction after incomplete spinal cord injury, and to provide the clinical evidences for its application.Methods:A total of 184patients meeting the inclusion criteria were randonly divided into trial group (n=89) and control group (n=95) with central area group method.The patients in two groups were given the intermittent catheterization and the urinary functional training.The patients in trial group were treated by the electricity needle (20min/time, one time a day, 6dper week) and the massage (20min/time, one time a day, 6d per week) .All patients in two groups were treated for 4courses (2 weeks for a course) .The residual urine volumes, the bladder securiey capacities, and the intravesical pressures of the patients in two groups were measured before and after treatment, and the curative effects were evaluated.Results:Compared with before treatment the residual urine volume of the patients in trial group was reduced significantly after treatment (P＜0.01) , the bladder security capacity was significantly increased (P＜0.01) , and there was no significant change in intravesical pressure (P＞0.05) ;the residual urine volume of the patients in control group was reduced significantly after treatment (P＜0.01) , there were no significant changes in the bladder security capacity and intravesical pressure (P＞0.05) .After treatment, the residual urine volume of the patients in trial group was significantly lower than that in control group (P＜0.01) , while there were no significant differences in the bladder security capacities and intravesical pressures between two groups (P＞0.05) .Conclusion:Chinese medicine synthesis rehabilitation may reduce the residual urine volume of the patients with neurogenic bladder urinary retention after incomplete spinal cord injury, and its curative effect is superior to modern rehabilitation of intermittent catheterization and urinary bladder function training.

Objective: To explore the clinical features and prognosis in patients with Takayasu arteritis (TA) combining neurological symptoms. Methods: We retrospectively studied 274 TA patients combining neurological symptoms who admitted to our hospital from 2002-01 to 2013-10 for their clinical and imaging features with prognosis. Results: The ratio of male to female was 1:4.3 and the mean age of disease onset was at (28.2±11.2) years. The most common neurological symptom was dizziness (214/274 cases, 78.1%), most frequent type was type III TA (112 cases, 40.9%), most common affected artery was left subclavian artery (147 cases, 53.6%), and there were 77 cases (28.1%) with (3-4) branches of the aortic arch involvement. For stroke conditions, ischemic stroke was more frequently observed in patients with steno-occlusive lesions in subclavian artery and common carotid artery, while hemorrhagic stroke was more frequently found in patients with steno-occlusive lesions in descending aorta, abdominal aorta and/or renal artery. Heart failure was the most common cause of death, it was also the most common cardiovascular event in surviving cohorts. Conclusion: TA patients could have many neurological symptoms, which were related to the number and site of artery involvement.