Objective:We summarize the clinical characteristics of surgeries in which the thyroid lobe is used as a transfer flap to treat early pharyngeal fistula following total laryngectomy.We also provide useful data for improving the diagnosis and management of this condition.Methods:Retrospective analysis was conducted on data from 8 patients with pharyngocutaneous fistulas after total laryngectomy for laryn-geal and pharyngeal cancer patients admitted to Hunan Provincial People's Hospital(The First Hospital Affiliated to Hunan Normal University)between October 2016 and October 2023.The surgeons performed a double-layer repair technique that included local inversion and a purse-string suture of the fistula using the thyroid lobe as a transfer flap.Clinical data were collected to analyze postoperative outcomes.Results:All eight patients experienced successful pharyngeal fistula repair.Postoperatively,these patients were managed with nasogastric tube feed-ing,liquid diet,and prophylactic antibiotics to prevent infection.After 10 days,their diet was changed to oral liquids,and their nasogastric tubes were removed.All patients were discharged after complete recovery.Conclusions:Use of the thyroid lobe as a transfer flap in a double-layer repair technique involving local inversion of the fistula is an effective method for repairing early pharyngeal fistula after total laryngectomy.This approach offers several advantages,including ease of flap harvesting,shortened operation time,reduced patient discom-fort,high transfer flap survival rate,and rapid postoperative recovery.The clinical efficacy of this technique is well-supported,making it a re-liable option for the management of early pharyngeal leaks.

Gastroblastoma (GB) is a rare gastric epithelial tumor without special clinical manifestations, whose histologic origin and pathogenesis remain unclear due to less related reports.Low-grade cell forms with biphasic differentiation are typical histological characteristics of GB.Immunohistochemistry and molecular tests can help with its differential diagnosis.GB is an invasive low-grade malignant tumor and the first treatment is surgical resection.However, there is no uniform standard treatment plan at present and most patients have a good prognosis.In this article, the histopathology, diagnosis and identification diagnosis of GB was reviewed to provide a theoretical basis for its origin, development, treatment and patient prognosis.

Objective:To learn about the current status of fluoride in drinking water from historical drinking water-borne endemic fluorosis areas in Tianjin, and to evaluate the non-carcinogenic health risk of fluoride in drinking water for children.Methods:A cross-sectional survey was conducted from January to November 2023 to investigate the fluoride level in drinking water in 2 028 villages with children aged 6 - < 18 years residing in 10 historical drinking water-borne endemic fluorosis areas in Tianjin. Based on the risk assessment model of the Technical Guide for Environmental Health Risk Assessment of Chemical Exposure (WS/T 777-2021) and the child specific exposure parameters in the highlights of the Chinese exposure factors handbook (Children volume), the hazard index (HI) was used to quantify and assess the non-carcinogenic health risk of fluoride in drinking water for children of different age groups (6 - < 9, 9 - < 12, 12 - < 15, 15 - < 18 years old).Results:The water fluoride level [ M ( Q1, Q3)] in the historical drinking water-borne endemic fluorosis areas in Tianjin was 0.28 (0.12, 0.85) mg/L, ranging from 0.05 to 1.08 mg/L. The HI values of children in each age group were 0.218, 0.185, 0.136, and 0.124, respectively, all < 1, indicating low non-carcinogenic health risk. Among them, the age group of 6 - < 9 years old had the highest HI value, with HI values ranging from 0.148 to 0.412 in 10 regions, and the difference was statistically significant ( H = 594.62, P < 0.001). Comparing drinking water of different source types, regions, and treatment methods, there were statistically significant differences in HI values among children of different age groups ( Z = - 9.25, - 9.25, - 9.25, - 9.25, - 6.96, - 6.96, - 6.96, - 6.96, H = 146.75, 146.75, 146.75, 146.75, P < 0.001). Conclusion:The non-carcinogenic health risks of fluoride in drinking water for children in historical drinking water-borne endemic fluorosis areas of Tianjin are relatively low, but there is still a need to strengthen monitoring and early warning for young children.

Glucosidases are an indispensable class of enzymes in the sugar metabolism of organisms. To investigate the biological functions and expression patterns of α-glucosidases (AGLUs) and β-glucosidases (BGLUs), we identified the two family members in the genome of melon (Cucumis melo). The number, location on chromosomes, gene structure, subcellular localization, conserved motifs, and phylogenetic relationship of the two family members were analyzed. Based on the cis-acting elements in the promoter region and protein interaction models, their functions were preliminarily predicted. Furthermore, the gene expression of the two family members was determined by qRT-PCR. The results showed that the melon genome contained five AGLU family members on five chromosomes, and all of the five members were located in the extracellular matrix, with the amino acid sequence lengths ranging from 899 aa to 1 060 aa. The melon genome carried 18 BGLU family members on 8 chromosomes, and all the members were located in the cell membrane or cytoplasm, with the amino acid lengths ranging from 151 aa to 576 aa. The qRT-PCR results showed that the expression of about 50% of the genes was down-regulated upon cold stress. CmAGLU5 and CmBGLU7 may be key members of the two families, respectively, in response to cold stress. The expression of all members of the two families was up-regulated under abscisic acid (ABA), high salt, and drought stress. In the AGLU family, CmAGLU3 was the key gene in response to ABA and high salt stress, while CmAGLU4 was the key gene in response to drought stress. In the BGLU family, CmBGLU18 was the key gene in response to ABA, while CmBGLU6 was the key gene in response to high salt and drought stress.
beta-Glucosidase/metabolism* ; Phylogeny ; alpha-Glucosidases/metabolism* ; Gene Expression Regulation, Plant ; Cucurbitaceae/enzymology* ; Multigene Family ; Cucumis melo/enzymology* ; Stress, Physiological

Objective To assess the level of research integrity awareness among clinical nursing personnel in Yunnan Province,analyze the influencing factors,and identify related risks.Methods From June 2025 to July 2025,a research integrity awareness questionnaire was conducted on 697 clinical nursing personnel from a university-affiliated tumor hospital and children's hospital using the Questionnaire Star platform.The survey content included basic information,research integrity awareness status,research integrity construction awareness,and the causes of research misconduct.Data were analyzed using SPSS 27.0.Results The research integrity awareness score of clinical nursing personnel was(47.49±11.06),with an overall awareness rate of 51.48%.Univariate analysis showed statistically significant differences in awareness scores based on nursing categories(t=-2.45),marital status(F=5.557),age(F=2.735),work experience(F=4.775),highest education level(F=13.11),whether serving as a master's supervisor(t=2.693),participation in research projects(t=4.95),whether they had published papers as the first author or corresponding author(t=5.11),and attendance of research integrity training(t=12.48)(P<0.05).Multivariate linear regression analysis indicated that marital status,highest education level,and participation in research integrity training were significant factors influencing clinical nursing personnel's research integrity awareness(P<0.05).The main reason for research misconduct was lack of research integrity awareness The(76.47%),and 92.37%of clinical nursing personnel believed further strengthening of research integrity construction was necessary.Conclusion The research integrity awareness level of clinical nursing personnel needs improvement.Hospitals should enhance research integrity training,improve research integrity management systems,and optimize scientific talent evaluation mechanisms.

Objective:We summarize the clinical characteristics of surgeries in which the thyroid lobe is used as a transfer flap to treat early pharyngeal fistula following total laryngectomy.We also provide useful data for improving the diagnosis and management of this condition.Methods:Retrospective analysis was conducted on data from 8 patients with pharyngocutaneous fistulas after total laryngectomy for laryn-geal and pharyngeal cancer patients admitted to Hunan Provincial People's Hospital(The First Hospital Affiliated to Hunan Normal University)between October 2016 and October 2023.The surgeons performed a double-layer repair technique that included local inversion and a purse-string suture of the fistula using the thyroid lobe as a transfer flap.Clinical data were collected to analyze postoperative outcomes.Results:All eight patients experienced successful pharyngeal fistula repair.Postoperatively,these patients were managed with nasogastric tube feed-ing,liquid diet,and prophylactic antibiotics to prevent infection.After 10 days,their diet was changed to oral liquids,and their nasogastric tubes were removed.All patients were discharged after complete recovery.Conclusions:Use of the thyroid lobe as a transfer flap in a double-layer repair technique involving local inversion of the fistula is an effective method for repairing early pharyngeal fistula after total laryngectomy.This approach offers several advantages,including ease of flap harvesting,shortened operation time,reduced patient discom-fort,high transfer flap survival rate,and rapid postoperative recovery.The clinical efficacy of this technique is well-supported,making it a re-liable option for the management of early pharyngeal leaks.

Objective:To learn about the current status of fluoride in drinking water from historical drinking water-borne endemic fluorosis areas in Tianjin, and to evaluate the non-carcinogenic health risk of fluoride in drinking water for children.Methods:A cross-sectional survey was conducted from January to November 2023 to investigate the fluoride level in drinking water in 2 028 villages with children aged 6 - < 18 years residing in 10 historical drinking water-borne endemic fluorosis areas in Tianjin. Based on the risk assessment model of the Technical Guide for Environmental Health Risk Assessment of Chemical Exposure (WS/T 777-2021) and the child specific exposure parameters in the highlights of the Chinese exposure factors handbook (Children volume), the hazard index (HI) was used to quantify and assess the non-carcinogenic health risk of fluoride in drinking water for children of different age groups (6 - < 9, 9 - < 12, 12 - < 15, 15 - < 18 years old).Results:The water fluoride level [ M ( Q1, Q3)] in the historical drinking water-borne endemic fluorosis areas in Tianjin was 0.28 (0.12, 0.85) mg/L, ranging from 0.05 to 1.08 mg/L. The HI values of children in each age group were 0.218, 0.185, 0.136, and 0.124, respectively, all < 1, indicating low non-carcinogenic health risk. Among them, the age group of 6 - < 9 years old had the highest HI value, with HI values ranging from 0.148 to 0.412 in 10 regions, and the difference was statistically significant ( H = 594.62, P < 0.001). Comparing drinking water of different source types, regions, and treatment methods, there were statistically significant differences in HI values among children of different age groups ( Z = - 9.25, - 9.25, - 9.25, - 9.25, - 6.96, - 6.96, - 6.96, - 6.96, H = 146.75, 146.75, 146.75, 146.75, P < 0.001). Conclusion:The non-carcinogenic health risks of fluoride in drinking water for children in historical drinking water-borne endemic fluorosis areas of Tianjin are relatively low, but there is still a need to strengthen monitoring and early warning for young children.

Gastroblastoma (GB) is a rare gastric epithelial tumor without special clinical manifestations, whose histologic origin and pathogenesis remain unclear due to less related reports.Low-grade cell forms with biphasic differentiation are typical histological characteristics of GB.Immunohistochemistry and molecular tests can help with its differential diagnosis.GB is an invasive low-grade malignant tumor and the first treatment is surgical resection.However, there is no uniform standard treatment plan at present and most patients have a good prognosis.In this article, the histopathology, diagnosis and identification diagnosis of GB was reviewed to provide a theoretical basis for its origin, development, treatment and patient prognosis.

Objective To discuss the clinical efficacy and safety of bilateral internal iliac artery Fogarty balloon occlusion in uterine curettage for patients with cesarean scar pregnancy(CSP).Methods The clinical data of a total of 80 CSP patients,who were admitted to the Fuyang People's Hospital of China between January 2021 and September 2022 to receive treatment,were retrospectively analyzed.The patients were divided into the observation group(n=40)and the control group(n=40).For the patients of the observation group,the hysteroscopic uterine curettage was carried out under the situation of bilateral internal iliac artery Fogarty balloon occlusion and during the operation the internal iliac artery was intermittently blocked.The embryo was removed,and the hemostasis was accomplished by electrocoagulation or surgical suture.For the patients of the control group,the hysteroscopic uterine curettage was performed within 1-2 days after uterine artery embolization(UAE).The digital subtraction angiography(DSA)fluoroscopy time,body surface radiation dose,blood loss during uterine curettage,time spent for uterine curettage,length of hospital stay,and postoperative follow-up results were compared between the two groups.Results Successful uterine curettage was accomplished and the uterus was retained in all the patients.In the observation group,no balloon-related complications occurred.In the control group,all the 40 patients developed different degrees of fever,pain at uterine area,and other post-embolization symptoms after UAE.In the observation group and the control group,the DSA fluoroscopy time was(9.2±1.1)seconds and(1 273.6±141.1)seconds respectively,the body surface radiation dose was(7.7±0.8)mGy and(1 503.8±101.8)mGy respectively,the differences between the two groups were statistically significant(both P＜0.05);the blood loss during uterine curettage was(30.3±14.7)mL and(27.5±13.2)mL respectively,the time spent for uterine curettage was(41.6±16.2)min and(42.8±15.0)min respectively,the differences between the two groups were not statistically significant(both P＞0.05);the length of hospital stay was(6.0±0.7)days and(7.3±0.8)days respectively,the difference between the two groups was statistically significant(P＜0.05).All patients were followed up for more than 3 months,the time of β-hCG turning to negative,time of vaginal bleeding,time of menstruation returning to normal,and patient satisfaction rate in the observation group were(21.1±2.4)days,(8.2±1.1)days,(29.5±2.2)days and 95.0%(38/40)respectively,which in the control group were(24.6±3.3)days,(13.6±2.6)days,(46.7±7.3)days and 67.5%(27/40)respectively,the differences in the above indexes between the two groups were statistically significant(all P＜0.05).Conclusion In performing uterine curettage for CSP patients,both bilateral internal iliac artery Fogarty balloon occlusion and UAE can significantly reduce the intraoperative blood loss,but bilateral internal iliac artery Fogarty balloon occlusion is superior to UAE in reducing radiation dose,in shortening the patient's hospital stay,the time of β-hCG turning to negative,the time of vaginal bleeding and the time of menstruation returning to normal,and in improving the patient satisfaction rate.

Objective: To examine the correlation between frailty and lifestyle factors among middle-aged and elderly populations, so as to provide insights into the management of frailty among middle-aged and elderly populations. Methods : Middle-aged and elderly residents at ages of 45 ot 69 years were recruited using the convenient sampling method from seven townships in Changxing County of Zhejiang Province from 2019 to 2020. The demographic characteristics and lifestyle factors were collected using questionnaires, and the frailty was measured using the Chinese version of Tilburg Frailty Indicator ( TFI ). Factors affecting frailty were identified among middle-aged and elderly populations using the multivariable logistic regression model. Results: A total of 7 170 residents were surveyed, including 2 780 males ( 38.77% ) and 4 390 females ( 61.23% ), which had a median age of 56 (interquartile range, 10) years. The median frailty score was 2 (interquartile range, 3 ) among the study subjects, and the median frailty score was 2 ( interquartile range, 2 ) among residents at ages of 45 to 59 years, and 2 (interquartile range, 3) among residents at ages of 60 to 69 years. The overall detection of frailty was 16.07%, and the detection of frailty was 13.52% among subjects at ages of 45 to 59 years and 21.01% among subjects at ages of 60 to 69 years. Multivariable logistic regression analysis identified physical activity ( OR=0.826, 95%CI: 0.719-0.949 ) and sleep quality ( OR: 3.376-11.493, 95%CI: 2.907-15.808 ) as factors affecting frailty among middle-aged and elderly residents. Following age stratification, physical activity ( OR=0.817, 95%CI: 0.681-0.981 ) and sleep quality ( OR: 3.076-11.566, 95%CI: 2.518-18.216 ) as factors affecting frailty among subjects at ages of 45 to 59 years, while sleep quality ( OR: 3.777-11.827, 95%CI: 3.002-18.547 ) significantly correlated with frailty among residents at ages of 60 to 69 years. Conclusion Physical activity and sleep quality are associated with the risk of frailty among middle-aged and elderly populations.