Objective To investigate the safety and effectiveness of endovascular stent place-ment in the treatment of symptomatic intracranial arterial stenosis(sICAS).Methods A total of 100 patients with sICAS were selected and randomly divided into control group and study group using a random number table method,with 50 patients in each group.The control group received standard pharmacological therapy,while the study group underwent endovascular stent placement.The in-tracranial artery stenosis rate,neurological function[assessed by the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale(NIHSS)score],activities of daily living[assessed by the Activities of Daily Living(ADL)score],and cerebral blood perfusion indicators[peak systolic velocity(PSV)and pulsatility index at the stenotic segment]before and 14 days after treatment were compared between the two groups.Additionally,the incidence of adverse reactions was compared.Results After treatment,the intracranial artery stenosis rates were lower in both groups compared to before treatment,and the study group was lower than the control group(P＜0.05).The NIHSS scores were lower in both groups after treatment compared to before treatment,and the study group was lower than the control group(P＜0.05).After treatment,the ADL scores were higher in both groups compared to before,and the study group was higher than the control group(P＜0.05).After treatment,both PSV and the pulsatility index were lower in both groups compared to before treatment,and they were lower in the study group than in the control group(P＜0.05).The incidence of adverse reactions was lower in the study group than in the control group(P＜0.05).Conclusion Endovascular stent placement is effective in treatment of patients with sICAS,and it can significantly reduce the intracranial artery stenosis rate,improve neurological function and activities of daily living,demonstrating high safety.

Objective To analyze the predictive value of serum levels of procalcitonin(PCT)and cytokines on the prognosis of patients with COVID-19 at admission.Methods From November 2022 to February 2023,patients diagnosed with COVID-19 who were admitted to Beijing Chest Hospital were enrolled.Chemiluminescence was used to detect serum PCT levels,and flow microsphere array was used to detect serum cytokines IL-1β,IL-2,IL-4,IL-5,IL-6,IL-8,IL-10,IL-12p70,IL-17A,IL-17F,IL-22,TNF-α,TNF-β,IFN-γ level.ICU admission,mechanical ventilation and in-hospital death were defined as poor prognosis.After excluding patients with bacterial infection,the relationship between serum PCT and cytokine levels at admission and the prognosis of COVID-19 patients was analyzed.After excluding patients with bacterial infection,the relationship between serum PCT and cytokine levels at admission and the prognosis of COVID-19 patients was analyzed.Results A total of 176 patients with complete data were included,including 134 in the PCT-normal group and 42 in the PCT-elevated group,with a median age of 71.50 years and 71.59%males.Patients in the PCT elevated-group had significantly higher rates of ICU admission(38.41%vs.13.11%,P<0.05),mechanical ventilation(76.92%vs.24.59%,P<0.001)and in-hospital mortality(38.46%vs.6.56%,P<0.001)were significantly higher than those in the PCT-normal group.Serum levels of cytokines IL-6(7.40 pg/mL vs.4.78 pg/mL,P = 0.033 4)and IL-8(10.97 pg/mL vs.5.92 pg/mL,P<0.001)were significantly higher in patients with poor prognosis than in those with good prognosis.The area under the curve for PCT,IL-6,and IL-8 to predict poor prognosis in COVID-19 patients was 0.687,0.660,and 0.746,respectively;sensitivity was 52.78%,55.17%,and 72.41%,respectively;and specificity was 81.58%,74.19%,and 74.19%,respectively,as calculated from the ROC curve.When PCT,IL-6 and IL-8 jointly predict the prognosis of COVID-19 patients,the area under the curve is 0.764,the sensitivity is 70.00%,and the specificity is 80.00%.Conclusion Serum PCT and cytokines IL-6 and IL-8 could be used as predictive markers for poor prognosis in patients with COVID-19.

Objective:To investigate the relationship between mental resilience and quality of life in patients with Parkinson ′s disease and provide basis for paying attention to the mental health of this group. Methods:A total of 190 in patients with Parkinson ′s disease (PD) were selected from April to July 2017 in the First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University. The general data questionnaire, Mental Resilience Scale and 39-Item Quality of Life (QOL) Questionnaires were used to investigate among the patients. Results:The mental resilience score of PD patients was 48.0 (29.8, 62.2) points and the quality of life score was 56.0 (27.8, 82.0) points. There was a significant negative correlation between mental resilience and quality of life score ( r value was -0.538, P<0.01). Multivariate linear regression analysis showed that with the increase of psychological elasticity score, the score of quality of life decreased ( b value was -0.002, P<0.001). Conclusions:The mental resilience and quality of life of PD patients are both at a low level, the improvement of mental resilience is beneficial to improve their quality of life.

Objective:To explore the path of standardized training and quality supervision for geriatric nursing assistants basing on the three-way linkage of "hospital, government and market".Methods:From January 2019 to December 2020, we conducted standardized training and management for geriatric nursing assistants in 24 nursing institutions for the aged in Mianyang, Sichuan Province in batches. Through the three-way linkage of "hospital, government and market", the whole-process management mode of "standardized training of geriatric nursing assistants, one-to-many tracking service for three months after the training, and service quality supervision of nursing institutions for the aged" has been established. The theoretical and operational achievements of nursing staff before and after training, the service quality of nursing home and the incidence of adverse events before and after the implementation of the project were observed and compared.Results:From 2019 to 2020, a total of 224 geriatric nursing assistants were trained in five sessions. There were statistical differences in the theoretical and operational scores before and after the training ( t=-72.494, -26.150; P<0.01) . 13 nursing institutions participating in the training in 2019 were selected to compare the service quality before and after the project implementation, the difference was statistically significant ( t=-14.575, P<0.01) , and the incidence of nursing adverse events decreased (χ 2=-7.913, P<0.01) . Conclusions:The mode of geriatric nursing assistants training and quality supervision based on the three-way linkage of "hospital, government, market" is conducive to giving full play to the administrative function of the government and the professional function of the hospital, effectively integrating resources and improving the quality of geriatric nursing service in the region.

OBJECTIVETo evaluate the clinical therapeutic effects and safety on infertility of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in the patients with ovulation induction with letrozole in the treatment with the formula for regulating menstruation and removing phlegm and electroacupuncture (EA).

METHODSA total of 120 patients of PCOS infertility were randomized into 3 groups, 40 cases in each one. In the group A, diane-35 was prescribed for oral administration (one tablet a day since the 5th day of menstruation, continuously for 21 days). After 1 course of treatment (3 months), letrozole was used (one tablet a day since the 5th day of menstruation, continuously for 5 days) for ovulation induction for another 1 course (3 months). In the group B, on the basis of the treatment as the group A, since the 5th day of menstruation, the Chinese herbal formula was combined to regulate menstruation and remove phlegm, one dose a day and discontinued during menstruation. In the group C, on the basis of the treatment as the group B, EA was added since the 5th day of menstruation. The main acupoints were Guanyuan (CV 4), Zusanli (ST 36) and Fenglong (ST 40), etc. EA was applied once every 2 days and discontinued during menstruation. In all of the 3 groups, the treatment for 3 months was as 1 course and the 2 courses were required continuously. Before and after treatment, the menstruation improvements, body weight, body mass index (BMI), serum sex hormones [luteal production hormone (LH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), LH/FSH, total testosterone (T) and estradiol (E)] were observed in the patients of each group. The enzyme linked immunosorbent assay was adopted to determine the content of anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) and inhibin B (IHNB). The therapeutic effects, safety, ovulation rate and pregnancy rate were compared among the 3 groups.

RESULTS(1) The differences were significant statistically in the total effective rate, ovulation rate and pregnancy rate in comparison of the 3 groups (all<0.05). The results in the group C were the best and those in the group B were the better in the comparison of the 3 groups. (2) After treatment, the menstrual cycle was remarkably shortened in the 3 groups (all<0.05). The result in the group C was better than that in the group A (<0.05). After treatment, the body weight in the group B and group C was all reduced (both<0.05). The reducing degree in the group C was better than that in the group A (<0.05). The differences in BMI were not significant statistically before and after treatment in each group as well as in comparison among the groups (all>0.05). (3) After treatment, the levels of LH and LH/FSH were all reduced remarkably in the 3 groups (all<0.05). The differences were not significant statistically in comparison among the three groups (all>0.05). After treatment, in the group B and group C, the levels of T and AMH were all reduced remarkably (all<0.05), in which, T value in the group C was lower than that in the group A and group B, that in the group B was lower than the group A (all<0.05). AMH value in the group C was lower than that in the group A (<0.05). The differences were not significant statistically in FSH, Eand IHNB before and after treatment in each group as well as in comparison among the 3 groups (all>0.05). (4) The luteinized unreuptured follicle syndrome (LUFS) did not happen in the group C. There were 3 cases of LUFS (7.5%) in the group B and 5 cases (12.5%) in the group A.

CONCLUSIONFor PCOS infertility patients receiving ovulation induction with letrozole, the combined treatment with the Chinese herbal formula for regulating menstruation and removing phlegm and EA remarkably improves the menstrual cycle, reduces body weight and the levels of LH, LH/FSH, T and AMH, improves ovulation and pregnancy rates. This therapy does not induce adverse reactions and the therapeutic effects are better than the simple application of letrozole or the combined therapy of letrozole and Chinese herbal medicine.

Objective To discuss the effectiveness of implementation of blending learning in teaching of Fundamental of Nursing.Methods 234 nursing undergraduates were divided into the experimental group and the control group.The experimental group adopted blending learning method,while the control group used traditional teaching method.The final term exam and technical test results were compared between two groups.Results Students' practice scores in the experimental group were higher than those of the control group.In the experimental group,about 90.2％ undergraduates accessed learning resources through online teaching platform,82.4％ students considered that their nursing skills improved and 78.4％ students thought that their self-learning capacity strengthened.Conclusions Blending learning gives students a potential time,environment and recourse to learn.By integrating in-class and after-class studying,undergraduates' self-learning ability and nursing skills improved.

Objective:To study the effects of ?-GABA on the release of the soluble amyloid precursor protein(sAPP).Methods:Male Sprague-Dawley rats were decapitated and hippocampus was isolated at4℃,then hippocampal slices were quickly prepared in the medium of Krebs-Ringer buffer at0-4℃by a vibration chopper.After the slices were preincubated in Krebs-Ringer buffer at37℃,they were stimulated with various concentrations of ?-GABA(1.0?10 -9 -1.0?10 3 ?mol/L)in Krebs-Ringer buffer.The supernatant was removed from the solution after centrifugated at15000?g.Quantities of total pro-tein were measured by bicinchoninic acid(BCA)assay.The sAPP released into the incubation medium were assayed by West-ern blot.Results:?-GABA increased sAPP release in the incubated hippocampal brain slices.However,it failed to produce special protein.Conclusion:?-GABA within certain concentration range has inhibitory effects on the sAPP release.[