Objective:To investigate the efficacy and safety of intravesical injections of botulinum toxin A (BTX-A) for the treatment of pediatric refractory urinary frequency and incontinence (UFI), and to analyze the factors predicting the therapeutic effect of BTX-A injections.Methods:A retrospective case series study was made on 35 children with UFI [(12.3±4.2) years old], including 13 males (37.1%) and 22 females (62.9%), treated in the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from January 2021 to March 2024.Urotherapy and drug treatments were ineffective in all children, who then received intravesical injections of BTX-A.The urodynamic study (UDS) was performed 1 week before treatment and 3 months after treatment, and the Overactive Bladder Symptom Score (OABSS) and Incontinence Quality of Life (I-QOL) were collected.Perioperative and postoperative adverse events were also recorded.A global response assessment (GRA) score of ≥2 at 3 months postoperatively was defined as effective treatment.According to the postoperative GRA score, the patients were divided into effective and ineffective groups to explore the predictive factors affecting the outcome of BTX-A treatment, such as age, gender, preoperative urodynamic parameters, and the types of urinary incontinence. t-test was used to compare quantitative data such as age, UDS parameters, OABSS, and I-QOL scores.The comparison of count data such as gender and urinary incontinence types was conducted using Fisher′s exact test. Results:The bladder compliance, bladder capacity ratio, OABSS and I-QOL scores of patients significantly improved after BTX-A injection (all P<0.05).The 77.1% (27/35) of the patients were satisfied with BTX-A treatment effects.The main adverse event during the follow-up was a temporary increase in postvoid residual urine after injecting BTX-A (7 cases), which was alleviated by the Creade action or clean intermittent catheterization.There was significant difference in age [(13.00±4.32) years vs.(10.00±2.67) years] and preoperative bladder compliance [(11.21±5.74) mL/cmH 2O vs.(5.13±2.42) mL/cmH 2O] between effective (27 cases) and ineffective groups (8 cases) ( t=2.383, 2.899, all P<0.05).The differences in preoperative bladder capacity ratio, maximum filling detrusor pressure, postvoid residual urine, voiding efficiency, gender, and the types of urinary incontinence were not statistically significant between the two groups (all P>0.05). Conclusions:Intravesical injection of BTX-A is a safe and effective treatment for children with refractory UFI.A young age and poor bladder compliance at treatment are associated with poor prognosis of BTX-A treatment.

Objective:To investigate the efficacy and safety of intravesical injections of botulinum toxin A (BTX-A) for the treatment of pediatric refractory urinary frequency and incontinence (UFI), and to analyze the factors predicting the therapeutic effect of BTX-A injections.Methods:A retrospective case series study was made on 35 children with UFI [(12.3±4.2) years old], including 13 males (37.1%) and 22 females (62.9%), treated in the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from January 2021 to March 2024.Urotherapy and drug treatments were ineffective in all children, who then received intravesical injections of BTX-A.The urodynamic study (UDS) was performed 1 week before treatment and 3 months after treatment, and the Overactive Bladder Symptom Score (OABSS) and Incontinence Quality of Life (I-QOL) were collected.Perioperative and postoperative adverse events were also recorded.A global response assessment (GRA) score of ≥2 at 3 months postoperatively was defined as effective treatment.According to the postoperative GRA score, the patients were divided into effective and ineffective groups to explore the predictive factors affecting the outcome of BTX-A treatment, such as age, gender, preoperative urodynamic parameters, and the types of urinary incontinence. t-test was used to compare quantitative data such as age, UDS parameters, OABSS, and I-QOL scores.The comparison of count data such as gender and urinary incontinence types was conducted using Fisher′s exact test. Results:The bladder compliance, bladder capacity ratio, OABSS and I-QOL scores of patients significantly improved after BTX-A injection (all P<0.05).The 77.1% (27/35) of the patients were satisfied with BTX-A treatment effects.The main adverse event during the follow-up was a temporary increase in postvoid residual urine after injecting BTX-A (7 cases), which was alleviated by the Creade action or clean intermittent catheterization.There was significant difference in age [(13.00±4.32) years vs.(10.00±2.67) years] and preoperative bladder compliance [(11.21±5.74) mL/cmH 2O vs.(5.13±2.42) mL/cmH 2O] between effective (27 cases) and ineffective groups (8 cases) ( t=2.383, 2.899, all P<0.05).The differences in preoperative bladder capacity ratio, maximum filling detrusor pressure, postvoid residual urine, voiding efficiency, gender, and the types of urinary incontinence were not statistically significant between the two groups (all P>0.05). Conclusions:Intravesical injection of BTX-A is a safe and effective treatment for children with refractory UFI.A young age and poor bladder compliance at treatment are associated with poor prognosis of BTX-A treatment.

Objective To observe the effectiveness of plasma exchange(PE)combined with the double plasma molecular adsorption system(DPMAS)in managing liver failure complicated by severe hyperbilirubinemia.Methods A total of 120 patients with liver failure who received artificial liver therapy were selected in Mianyang Central Hospital from June 2023 to June 2024 were as study objects.These patients were divided into an observation group and a control group,with 60 cases in each group.The control group received standard medical treatment,while the observation group underwent PE+DPMAS therapy in addition to the standard regimen,concrete method:firstly,low molecular weight heparin sodium at 25000 U was added to the 0.9%physiological saline(NS)1 750 mL pre flushing tube;Secondly,low molecular weight heparin sodium at 12 500 U and 0.9%NS at 500 mL were administered,and finally 0.9%NS 500 mL was used for flushing pipes,based on the patient's coagulation function,low molecular weight heparin sodium at 12500 U and 0.9%NS at 500 mL can be sequentially moved forward,after the pre flushing was completed,it can be connected to the catheter and wait for it to be loaded onto the machine.The circulating flow rate for the first 30 minutes after starting the machine was 1 800-2000 mL/h,with a flow rate of 125-140 mL per minute,blood is drawn out from the arterial terminals and separated by a plasma separator,the separated plasma was adsorbed by a series of AR-350 bilirubin columns and YTS-200 hemoperfusion apparatus before flowing into the venous circuit tube and returning to the body.The differences of clinical symptoms and laboratory indicators,including liver function indicators[aspartate transaminase(AST),alanine transaminase(ALT),alkaline phosphatase(ALP),γ-glutamyl transferase(GGT),total bile acid(TBA),total bilirubin(TBil),direct bilirubin(DBil),albumin(ALB)],kidney function indicators[creatinine(Cr)],coagulation function indicators[prothrombin time(PT)and prothrombin activity(PTA)]before and after treatment between the two groups were compared,and clinical efficacy and adverse reactions of the two groups were observed.Results Following treatment,both groups exhibited significant reductions in AST,ALT,ALP,TBA,TBil,and DBil levels compared to before treatment,the levels of total AST,ALT,TBA and TBil after treatment in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group[AST(U/L):84.2±69.3 vs.158.3±130.2,ALT(U/L):119.3±112.1 vs.145.9±124.7,TBA(μmol/L):59.1±48.3 vs.158.3±130.2,TBil(μmol/L):101.3±56.4 vs 145.9±124.7,all P<0.05];ALB increased significantly in the both groups after treatment compared to before treatment(g/L:the observation group was 35.1±3.7 vs.32.1±4.6,the control group was 33.1±3.1 vs.31.8±3.5,both P<0.05),however,there was no significantly difference between the two groups(P>0.05).In the observation group,PT shortened significantly after treatment(s:13.6±1.4 vs.14.5±2.1,P<0.05),while PTA increased significantly after treatment[(95.1±19.5)%vs.(83.2±21.1)%,P<0.05];moreover,the time required to achieve 30%,50%,and 70%reductions in TBil was markedly shorter in the observation group than in the control group[time required to achieve 30%reductions in TBil(days):6.1±4.3 vs.9.7±4.8,time required to achieve 50%reductions in TBil(days):9.3±5.1 vs.11.9±6.2,time required to achieve 70%reductions in TBil(days):13.2±5.9 vs.18.1±6.9,all P<0.05].The total effective rate of observation group was significantly higher than that of control group[93.3%(56/60)vs.68.3%(41/60),P<0.05].Both groups completed the treatment without deaths.During the treatment,5 cases experienced allergic reactions and 3 cases experienced a decrease in blood pressure,after symptomatic treatment,all patients continued to complete the treatment.Conclusion PE combined with DPMAS shows considerable clinical benefits for patients with liver failure and severe hyperbilirubinemia by effectively lowering bilirubin levels and accelerating recovery,thus shortening the disease course.

Objective In order to determine the incidence and mortality of uterine body cancer in Gansu province in 2019,the epidemic characteristics and the change trend of incidence and death from 2010 to 2019 were analyzed.Methods The quality control qualified data in Gansu province tumor registration center were used,uterine body cancer in urban and rural,age-specific inci-dence(mortality),the China standardized rate by Chinese population,the World standardized rate by World population,cumulative rate,crude incidence(mortality),composition ratio and rank,average annual percentage change(AAPC)and other indicators were calculated.Results In 2019,uterine body cancer in Gansu province ranked the seventh in the incidence of female malignant tumors,with a crude incidence of 4.43/100,000,the China standardized incidence was 3.28/100,000,and the World standardized incidence was 3.19/100,000.In 2019,uterine body cancer in Gansu province ranked the sixth among the mortality of female malignant tumors,with the crude mortality of 0.56/100,000,the China standardized mortality was 0.36/100,000,and the World standardized mortality was 0.35/100,000.The peak of morbidity(mortality)was in the age range of 50 to 54 years old.From 2010 to 2019,the incidence of uterine body cancer in Gansu province showed an overall upward trend.The China standardized incidence was AAPC=4.34%(95%CI:1.60%-7.15%),with a statistically significant trend(P<0.05);The mortality of uterine body cancer showed a fluctuating pat-tern of first rising,then decreasing,and increasing again,showing an overall downward trend.The China standardized mortality was AAPC=-11.35%(95%CI:-26.77%-7.32%),and the trend was not statistically significant(P>0.05).The incidence(mortali-ty)in rural areas was higher than that in urban areas.Conclusion The overall incidence of uterine body cancer in Gansu province is on the rise,and the death is on the decline.However,mortality in rural areas is on the rise.It is recommended to vigorously promote women′s health science popularization and education throughout the province,strictly implement the comprehensive measures of"early detection,early diagnosis,early treatment",and focus on the prevention and control of women aged 50-54,especially strengthening the early diagnosis and treatment of uterine body cancer in rural areas.

Parkinson's disease(PD)depression is one of the most common non-motor symptoms of PD,but depression is often ignored in the early stages of PD and is not treated in time.With the progression of the disease,the symptoms of depression become more prominent,and patients tend to commit suicide in severe cases,which seriously reduces the quality of life of patients.At present,although there are many clinical treatment methods for PD with depression,but the clinical effect is not clear,and there is still a lack of effective therapeutic intervention means and methods.In this paper,the more common treatment methods are summarized,to develop an individualized treatment plan for PD patients with depression.

Objective:To evaluate the therapeutic effects of new dressings in conjunction with traditional methods for treating stress injuries in elderly patients.The goal is to provide a foundation for the clinical optimization of treatment strategies for this demographic.Methods:A total of 120 elderly patients with stress injuries sustained at home between March 2021 and February 2023 were randomly assigned to an observation group( n=60)and a control group( n=60).Patients in the control group received traditional treatment methods, while those in the observation group were treated with new dressings in conjunction with wet healing theory, building upon the traditional methods.The clinical efficacy of both groups was compared, focusing on the 14-day wound healing rate, 14-day total effective rate, healing time, and patient satisfaction. Results:After treatment, the 14-day healing rate for the observation group was 63.3%(38/60), compared to 41.7%(25/60)for the control group.This indicates that the healing rate in the observation group was significantly higher than that of the control group( χ2=5.647, P<0.05).The total effective rate for the observation group was 98.3%(59/60)at 14 days, while the control group had a rate of 86.7%(52/60).Again, the total effective rate in the observation group surpassed that of the control group( χ2=4.342, P<0.05).No significant difference was observed in wound healing time between the two groups for patients with stage 1 stress injuries( P>0.05).For patients with stage 2 stress injuries, the wound healing time was(13.75±1.71)days in the observation group and(22.16±2.59)days in the control group, with the observation group demonstrating a significantly shorter healing time( t=-12.024, P<0.05).In patients with stage 3 and stage 4 stress injuries, the healing time was(16.17±1.47)days for the observation group and(25.12±2.91)days for the control group, also showing a significantly shorter duration in the observation group( t=-11.382, P<0.05).However, there was no significant difference in satisfaction scores between the two groups after treatment( P>0.05). Conclusions:The application of traditional methods, combined with a new dressing based on the concept of wet healing, demonstrates significant clinical effectiveness for elderly patients with stress injuries.This approach effectively shortens wound healing time and alleviates pain, warranting comprehensive clinical promotion.

Objective To observe the effectiveness of plasma exchange(PE)combined with the double plasma molecular adsorption system(DPMAS)in managing liver failure complicated by severe hyperbilirubinemia.Methods A total of 120 patients with liver failure who received artificial liver therapy were selected in Mianyang Central Hospital from June 2023 to June 2024 were as study objects.These patients were divided into an observation group and a control group,with 60 cases in each group.The control group received standard medical treatment,while the observation group underwent PE+DPMAS therapy in addition to the standard regimen,concrete method:firstly,low molecular weight heparin sodium at 25000 U was added to the 0.9%physiological saline(NS)1 750 mL pre flushing tube;Secondly,low molecular weight heparin sodium at 12 500 U and 0.9%NS at 500 mL were administered,and finally 0.9%NS 500 mL was used for flushing pipes,based on the patient's coagulation function,low molecular weight heparin sodium at 12500 U and 0.9%NS at 500 mL can be sequentially moved forward,after the pre flushing was completed,it can be connected to the catheter and wait for it to be loaded onto the machine.The circulating flow rate for the first 30 minutes after starting the machine was 1 800-2000 mL/h,with a flow rate of 125-140 mL per minute,blood is drawn out from the arterial terminals and separated by a plasma separator,the separated plasma was adsorbed by a series of AR-350 bilirubin columns and YTS-200 hemoperfusion apparatus before flowing into the venous circuit tube and returning to the body.The differences of clinical symptoms and laboratory indicators,including liver function indicators[aspartate transaminase(AST),alanine transaminase(ALT),alkaline phosphatase(ALP),γ-glutamyl transferase(GGT),total bile acid(TBA),total bilirubin(TBil),direct bilirubin(DBil),albumin(ALB)],kidney function indicators[creatinine(Cr)],coagulation function indicators[prothrombin time(PT)and prothrombin activity(PTA)]before and after treatment between the two groups were compared,and clinical efficacy and adverse reactions of the two groups were observed.Results Following treatment,both groups exhibited significant reductions in AST,ALT,ALP,TBA,TBil,and DBil levels compared to before treatment,the levels of total AST,ALT,TBA and TBil after treatment in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group[AST(U/L):84.2±69.3 vs.158.3±130.2,ALT(U/L):119.3±112.1 vs.145.9±124.7,TBA(μmol/L):59.1±48.3 vs.158.3±130.2,TBil(μmol/L):101.3±56.4 vs 145.9±124.7,all P<0.05];ALB increased significantly in the both groups after treatment compared to before treatment(g/L:the observation group was 35.1±3.7 vs.32.1±4.6,the control group was 33.1±3.1 vs.31.8±3.5,both P<0.05),however,there was no significantly difference between the two groups(P>0.05).In the observation group,PT shortened significantly after treatment(s:13.6±1.4 vs.14.5±2.1,P<0.05),while PTA increased significantly after treatment[(95.1±19.5)%vs.(83.2±21.1)%,P<0.05];moreover,the time required to achieve 30%,50%,and 70%reductions in TBil was markedly shorter in the observation group than in the control group[time required to achieve 30%reductions in TBil(days):6.1±4.3 vs.9.7±4.8,time required to achieve 50%reductions in TBil(days):9.3±5.1 vs.11.9±6.2,time required to achieve 70%reductions in TBil(days):13.2±5.9 vs.18.1±6.9,all P<0.05].The total effective rate of observation group was significantly higher than that of control group[93.3%(56/60)vs.68.3%(41/60),P<0.05].Both groups completed the treatment without deaths.During the treatment,5 cases experienced allergic reactions and 3 cases experienced a decrease in blood pressure,after symptomatic treatment,all patients continued to complete the treatment.Conclusion PE combined with DPMAS shows considerable clinical benefits for patients with liver failure and severe hyperbilirubinemia by effectively lowering bilirubin levels and accelerating recovery,thus shortening the disease course.

OBJECTIVE: To review targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) surgery for the construction of intelligent prosthetic human-machine interface, thus providing a new clinical intervention paradigm for the functional reconstruction of residual limbs in amputees. METHODS: Extensively consulted relevant literature domestically and abroad and systematically expounded the surgical requirements of intelligent prosthetics, TMR operation plan, target population, prognosis, as well as the development and future of TMR. RESULTS: TMR facilitates intuitive control of intelligent prostheses in amputees by reconstructing the "brain-spinal cord-peripheral nerve-skeletal muscle" neurotransmission pathway and increasing the surface electromyographic signals required for pattern recognition. TMR surgery for different purposes is suitable for different target populations. CONCLUSION TMR surgery has been certified abroad as a transformative technology for improving prosthetic manipulation, and is expected to become a new clinical paradigm for 2 million amputees in China.
Humans ; Artificial Limbs ; Muscle, Skeletal ; Neurosurgical Procedures ; Plastic Surgery Procedures ; Prosthesis Implantation

Objective:To investigate the correlation of peripheral blood relative mitochondrial DNA copy number(mtDNAcn)with intrinsic capacity and body composition, and to identify potential biomarkers for healthy aging.Methods:Clinical data of 416 patients admitted to our hospital from September 2019 to June 2021 were consecutively collected.MtDNA was extracted from peripheral blood of these subjects, and mtDNAcn was determined by a real-time fluoresence quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR). Intrinsic capacity assessment included 5 aspects that were exercise[Morse Fall Scale(MFS), Physiological Frailty Phenotype(PFP), Sarcopenia Questionnaire(SARC-CALF), Short Physical Performance Battery(SPPB), Time Up and Go Test(TUG)]; vitality[Mini Nutritional Assessment(MNA), Multidimensional Prognostic Index(MPI)]; cognition[Mini-Mental State Examination(MMSE)scale]; psychology[Geriatric Depression Scale(GDS), Self-rating Anxiety Scale(SAS)]; sensory capacities[Cumulative Illness Rating Scale-the Comorbidity Index(CIRS-CI)]. To assess body composition, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry was used to measure body fat, including trunk fat, total body fat, fat in the abdominal region, fat in the buttock region, and then to calculate fat index(FMI)and limb skeletal muscle mass index(ASMI).Results:Spearman correlation analysis showed that mtDNAcn had a negatively correlation with age( r=-0.176, P<0.05). After adjustment for gender and body mass index, partial correlation analysis showed mtDNAcn were still negatively correlated with age( r=-0.144, P<0.05). Furthermore, mtDNAcn was significantly correlated with 4 m gait speed, the scores of SARC-CalF, MFS, MNA, MMSE, MPI and its sub-scale's Activities of Daily Living(ADL)and Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire(SPMSQ)( r=0.171, -0.207, -0.163, 0.221, 0.184, -0.210, 0.241, -0.269, all P<0.05). After adjustment for age, gender and body mass index, partial correlation analysis showed mtDNAcn still had a significant correlation with gait speed, the scores of MFS, MNA, MPI and SPMSQ( r=0.170, -0.170, 0.148, -0.242, -0.188, all P<0.05). In addition, the Spearman correlation analysis showed that mtDNAcn was positively correlated with FMI, trunk fat, total body fat, abdominal fat and fat in the buttock region( r=0.168, 0.143, 0.175, 0.116, 0.199, all P<0.05). However, after adjustment for age and gender, mtDNAcn was only correlated with FMI, total body fat, fat in the buttock region( r=0.126, 0.131, 0.127, all P<0.05). On the other hand, multiple linear regression analysis showed that mtDNAcn was significantly correlated with age, gait speed, FMI, total body fat, fat in the buttock region, the scores of MFS, PFP, MNA and MPI( β=-0.191, 0.156, 0.126, 0.131, 0.125, -0.119, -0.145, 0.151, -0.171, all P<0.05). Conclusions:MtDNAcn is correlated with physical function, frailty, nutrition, falling, cognition and body composition, and may be considered as a biomarker for the evaluation of the locomotion and vitality of human intrinsic capacity.

Objective:To explore the feasibility of using ultrasound to evaluate the abdominal fat volume to predict bone quality.Methods:A total of 376 men, aged from 34 to 90 years, were recruited.The trabecular bone score(TBS)was measured by TBS iNsight ? software.Bone mineral density(BMD)of the femoral neck, total hip, and lumber spine, as well as android and gynoid fat mass were measured using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry(DXA).Preperitoneal fat thickness and intraperitoneal visceral fat thickness were assessed by ultrasound. Results:BMD of the femoral neck, total hip, and lumber spine was significantly positively correlated with body mass index(BMI)( r=0.346, 0.378, 0.218, all P<0.001), while TBS was significantly negatively associated with BMI( r=-0.353, P<0.001); Femoral neck BMD, lumbar BMD and TBS were positively correlated with total lean mass( β=0.296, P<0.001; β=0.280, P<0.001; β=0.182, P=0.009; respectively), while femoral neck BMD, total hip BMD and TBS were negatively correlated with total fat mass( β=-0.161, P=0.036; β=-0.160, P=0.041; β=-0.354, P<0.001; respectively).Compared with fat mass, BMD was more closely correlated with BMI( P<0.001), while TBS was negatively correlated only with android fat mass( β=-0.297, P=0.017).TBS was inversely associated only with visceral fat thickness( β=-0.244, P=0.04), but not preperitoneal fat thickness( β=-0.119, P=0.256). Conclusions:Abdominal fat mass, especially intraperitoneal visceral fat mass, may have adverse effects on bone quality.Intraperitoneal visceral fat thickness measured by ultrasound is helpful for the prediction of bone quality.