Objective:To investigate the efficacy of self-prescribed Huoxue Shengjing Prescription as adjuvant therapy for varicocele-induced infertility and its impact on the outcomes of in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (IVF-ET/ICSI).Methods:A randomized controlled trial was conducted. A total of 99 patients with varicocele-induced infertility in our hospital from January 2022 to July 2023 were selected as observation subjects and divided into three groups using a random number table method, with 33 patients in each group. The low ligation group received low ligation of varicocele under a microscope, the low ligation + conventional Western medicine treatment group received low ligation + conventional Western medicine therapy, and the combined group received low ligation + conventional Western medicine therapy + a self-prescribed Huoxue Shengjing Prescription. Among them, the low ligation of varicocele under a microscope was followed by IVF-ET/ICSI assisted reproductive technology 3 months after surgery; the conventional Western medicine therapy involved continuous administration of L-carnitine oral solution for 3 months; the self-prescribed Huoxue Shengjing Prescription was started on the first day after surgery and continued for 3 months. TCM syndrome scores were assessed before and after treatment, and semen routine analysis was performed using an automated semen quality analyzer. Mitochondrial activity of granulosa cells was measured using the Hrudka extraction method, and sperm nuclear DNA integrity was assessed using a modified alkaline single-cell gel electrophoresis method. Follow-up was conducted for 1 year to observe and record the outcomes of IVF-ET/ICSI and evaluate the clinical efficacy.Results:The total effective rate was 93.9% (31/33) in the combined group, 69.7% (23/33) in the low ligation group, and 75.8% (25/33) in the low ligation + conventional Western medicine treatment group, with statistical significance ( χ 2=6.52, P=0.039). After treatment, the scores for mild abdominal pain, testicular heavy pain, impotence, mental fatigue, and the total score in the combined group were lower than those in the low ligation + conventional Western medicine treatment group and the low ligation group ( F values were 89.29, 97.51, 136.36, 155.06, and 311.13, respectively, P<0.001). The sperm survival rate, sperm concentration, normal morphology rate, and progressive motility rate in the combined group were higher than those in the low ligation + conventional Western medicine treatment group and the low ligation group ( F values were 19.23, 11.85, 35.97, and 52.21, respectively, P<0.001). Mitochondrial grade I cell activity of granulosa cells was higher than that of the low ligation + conventional treatment group and low ligation group ( F=23.23, P<0.001), and grade Ⅲ cell activity was lower than that of the low ligation + conventional treatment group and low ligation group ( F=20.28, P<0.001). After treatment, the detection of grade Ⅰ and Ⅱ sperm nuclear DNA integrity in the combined group were higher than those in the low ligation + conventional Western medicine treatment group and the low ligation group ( F values were 17.73 and 18.39, respectively, P<0.001), while grades Ⅲ and Ⅳ were lower than those in the low ligation + conventional Western medicine treatment group and the low ligation group ( F values were 29.07 and 10.36, respectively, P<0.001). During follow-up, the excellent embryo rate and the spouse's clinical pregnancy rate in the combined group were higher than those in the low ligation + conventional Western medicine treatment group and the low ligation group ( χ2 values were 14.92 and 8.38, respectively; P values were 0.001 and 0.015, respectively). Conclusion:The adjuvant treatment with a self-prescribed Huoxue Shengjing Prescription can enhance sperm quality in patients with varicocele-related infertility, maintain DNA integrity, regulate seminal plasma mitochondrial function, increase the rate of high-quality embryos, and improve the spouse's pregnancy outcomes.

Peptide-based radiopharmaceuticals targeting integrin α5β1 show promise for precise tumor diagnosis and treatment. However, current peptide-based radioligands that target α5β1 demonstrate inadequate in vivo performance owing to limited tumor retention. The use of PEGylation to enhance the tumor retention of radiopharmaceuticals by prolonging blood circulation time poses a risk of increased blood toxicity. Therefore, a PEGylation strategy that boosts tumor retention while minimizing blood circulation time is urgently needed. Here, we developed a PEGylation-enabled peptide multidisplay platform (PEGibody) for PR_b, an α5β1 targeting peptide. PEGibody generation involved PEGylation and self-assembly. [⁶⁴Cu]QM-2303 PEGibodies displayed spherical nanoparticles ranging from 100 to 200 nm in diameter. Compared with non-PEGylated radioligands, [⁶⁴Cu]QM-2303 demonstrated enhanced tumor retention time due to increased binding affinity and stability. Importantly, the biodistribution analysis confirmed rapid clearance of [⁶⁴Cu]QM-2303 from the bloodstream. Administration of a single dose of [¹⁷⁷Lu]QM-2303 led to robust antitumor efficacy. Furthermore, [⁶⁴Cu]/[¹⁷⁷Lu]QM-2303 exhibited low hematological and organ toxicity in both healthy and tumor-bearing mice. Therefore, this study presents a PEGibody-based radiotheranostic approach that enhances tumor retention time and provides long-lasting antitumor effects without prolonging blood circulation lifetime. The PEGibody-based radiopharmaceutical [⁶⁴Cu]/[¹⁷⁷Lu]QM-2303 shows great potential for positron emission tomography imaging-guided targeted radionuclide therapy for α5β1-overexpressing tumors.

Objective To analyze the evaluation value of dynamic monitoring of changes in serum brain natriuretic peptide(BNP),urinary kidney injury molecule-1(KIM-1),and serum cystatin C(CysC)levels in acute kidney injury(AKI)after pediatric heart surgery.Methods 138 children who underwent cardiopulmonary bypass for congenital heart disease correction in our hospital from January 2023 to June 2024 were selected.The incidence of postoperative AKI in children was counted and they were divided into the AKI group and the non-AKI group accordingly.The changing levels of serum BNP,KIM-1,and CysC in the two groups of children were dynamically monitored and compared.The receiver operating characteristic curve(ROC)was used to evaluate the occurrence and severity of AKI after pediatric heart surgery.Results Among the 138 children,81 did not develop AKI and 57 developed AKI,with an incidence rate of 41.30%.In the AKI group,there were a mild group(n=20)and a moderate-severe group(n=37).Regarding the AKI group and the non-AKI group:there were differences in the levels of BNP,KIM-1,and CysC at 6 h,12 h,24 h,and 48 h after surgery(P<0.05).The levels of BNP,KIM-1,and CysC in the AKI group were higher than those in the non-AKI group(P<0.05),and there were differences in the changing trends of BNP,KIM-1,and CysC levels between the two groups(P<0.05).The results of multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that BNP,KIM-1 and CysC were all factors influencing the occurrence of AKI after pediatric cardiac surgery(P<0.05).The ROC curve showed that the AUC of the three combined to predict the occurrence of AKI after pediatric heart surgery was 0.893,which was significantly higher than 0.723,0.812,and 0.761 of BNP,KIM-1,and CysC respectively.Regarding the mild group and the moderate-severe group:there were differences in the levels of BNP,KIM-1,and CysC at 6 h,12 h,24 h,and 48 h after surgery(P<0.05).The levels of BNP,KIM-1,and CysC in the mild group were lower than those in the moderate-severe group(P<0.05),and there were differences in the changing trends of BNP,KIM-1,and CysC levels between the two groups(P<0.05).The results of multivariate Logistic regression analysis indicated that BNP,KIM-1 and CysC were all factors influencing the severity of AKI after pediatric cardiac surgery(P<0.05).The ROC curve showed that the AUC of the three combined to evaluate the severity of AKI was 0.908,which was significantly higher than 0.780,0.762,and 0.720 of BNP,KIM-1,and CysC respectively.Conclusion Dynamic monitoring of changes in serum BNP,KIM-1,and CysC levels has a high evaluation value for the occurrence and severity of AKI after pediatric heart surgery,and the combined detection has a higher evaluation value.

Body weight abnormalities, including overweight, obesity, and underweight, have become a dual public health challenge in Chinese adults: overweight and obesity lead to a variety of chronic complications, while underweight increases the risks of malnutrition, sarcopenia, and organ dysfunction. To systematically address these issues, multidisciplinary experts in endocrinology, sports science, nutrition, and psychiatry from various regions have held multiple weight management seminars. Based on the latest epidemiological data and clinical evidence, they expanded the guideline to include assessment and intervention strategies for underweight, in addition to the core content of obesity management. This guideline outlines the etiological mechanisms, evaluation methods, and multidimensional management strategies for overweight and obesity, covering key areas such as diagnosis and assessment, medical nutrition therapy, exercise prescription, pharmacological intervention, and psychological support. It is intended to provide a scientific and standardized approach to weight management across the adult population, aiming to curb the rising prevalence of obesity, mitigate complications associated with abnormal body weight, and improve nutritional status and overall quality of life.

Objective To analyze the evaluation value of dynamic monitoring of changes in serum brain natriuretic peptide(BNP),urinary kidney injury molecule-1(KIM-1),and serum cystatin C(CysC)levels in acute kidney injury(AKI)after pediatric heart surgery.Methods 138 children who underwent cardiopulmonary bypass for congenital heart disease correction in our hospital from January 2023 to June 2024 were selected.The incidence of postoperative AKI in children was counted and they were divided into the AKI group and the non-AKI group accordingly.The changing levels of serum BNP,KIM-1,and CysC in the two groups of children were dynamically monitored and compared.The receiver operating characteristic curve(ROC)was used to evaluate the occurrence and severity of AKI after pediatric heart surgery.Results Among the 138 children,81 did not develop AKI and 57 developed AKI,with an incidence rate of 41.30%.In the AKI group,there were a mild group(n=20)and a moderate-severe group(n=37).Regarding the AKI group and the non-AKI group:there were differences in the levels of BNP,KIM-1,and CysC at 6 h,12 h,24 h,and 48 h after surgery(P<0.05).The levels of BNP,KIM-1,and CysC in the AKI group were higher than those in the non-AKI group(P<0.05),and there were differences in the changing trends of BNP,KIM-1,and CysC levels between the two groups(P<0.05).The results of multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that BNP,KIM-1 and CysC were all factors influencing the occurrence of AKI after pediatric cardiac surgery(P<0.05).The ROC curve showed that the AUC of the three combined to predict the occurrence of AKI after pediatric heart surgery was 0.893,which was significantly higher than 0.723,0.812,and 0.761 of BNP,KIM-1,and CysC respectively.Regarding the mild group and the moderate-severe group:there were differences in the levels of BNP,KIM-1,and CysC at 6 h,12 h,24 h,and 48 h after surgery(P<0.05).The levels of BNP,KIM-1,and CysC in the mild group were lower than those in the moderate-severe group(P<0.05),and there were differences in the changing trends of BNP,KIM-1,and CysC levels between the two groups(P<0.05).The results of multivariate Logistic regression analysis indicated that BNP,KIM-1 and CysC were all factors influencing the severity of AKI after pediatric cardiac surgery(P<0.05).The ROC curve showed that the AUC of the three combined to evaluate the severity of AKI was 0.908,which was significantly higher than 0.780,0.762,and 0.720 of BNP,KIM-1,and CysC respectively.Conclusion Dynamic monitoring of changes in serum BNP,KIM-1,and CysC levels has a high evaluation value for the occurrence and severity of AKI after pediatric heart surgery,and the combined detection has a higher evaluation value.

Body weight abnormalities, including overweight, obesity, and underweight, have become a dual public health challenge in Chinese adults: overweight and obesity lead to a variety of chronic complications, while underweight increases the risks of malnutrition, sarcopenia, and organ dysfunction. To systematically address these issues, multidisciplinary experts in endocrinology, sports science, nutrition, and psychiatry from various regions have held multiple weight management seminars. Based on the latest epidemiological data and clinical evidence, they expanded the guideline to include assessment and intervention strategies for underweight, in addition to the core content of obesity management. This guideline outlines the etiological mechanisms, evaluation methods, and multidimensional management strategies for overweight and obesity, covering key areas such as diagnosis and assessment, medical nutrition therapy, exercise prescription, pharmacological intervention, and psychological support. It is intended to provide a scientific and standardized approach to weight management across the adult population, aiming to curb the rising prevalence of obesity, mitigate complications associated with abnormal body weight, and improve nutritional status and overall quality of life.

Objective:To observe the long-term effect of superficial temporal fascia flap combined with severed auricle reimplantation in emergency repair of partial auricle of complete separation.Methods:The data of patients with partial auricle of complete separation admitted to Emergency Clinic of Burn and Plastic Surgery of General Hospital of Northern Theater Command from June 2014 to August 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. All of them were repaired with a superficial temporal fascia flap combined with amputating auricle reimplantation. During the operation, the superficial temporal fascia flap was harvested, and the pedicle was preserved. Then the detached auricular cartilage was removed and used as a replantation scaffold. Then the remaining skin was thinned to create a full-thickness skin graft after cartilage detachment. Referring to the position and angle of the contralateral auricle, the cartilage scaffold was sutured and fixed at the stump of the ear cartilage. The wound was covered with a superficial temporal fascia flap and a full-thickness skin graft, and then packed and sutured. The postoperative observation indicators mainly confirm whether the surgery was successful, the healing condition of the replanted ear, and whether there were problems such as skin flap necrosis, infection, hematoma, etc. The shape, color, texture and tactile recovery of the reconstructed auricle were evaluated by long-term follow-up for more than 1 year. The Vancouver scar scale (VSS) was used to assess scarring in both donor and recipient sites (total score of 0-15 points, higher scores indicated more severe scarring). The Likert 5-level scoring method was used to evaluate the patients’ satisfaction with the surgical results (total score of 30 points, ≥27 points were very satisfied, 24-26 points were somewhat satisfied, 18-23 points were indifferent, 15-17 points were somewhat dissatisfied, ≤14 points were very dissatisfied).Results:A total of 8 patients were enrolled, including 5 males and 3 females. Their ages ranged from 26 to 65 years, with an average of 41 years. All patients had unilateral ear defects, with 3 cases in the left ear and 5 cases in the right ear. The defect areas ranged from 1.5 cm × 2.5 cm to 5.0 cm × 4.0 cm. During the surgery, the harvested superficial temporoparietal fascia flaps ranged from 4.5 cm × 6.5 cm to 15.0 cm × 10.0 cm. After surgery, both the flaps and full-thickness skin graft healed satisfactorily, with primary healing observed in both the donor and recipient sites. There were no complications such as necrosis, infection, or hematoma were observed. The follow-up period ranged from 3 to 9 years, with an average of approximately 6.3 years. Except for one case that required a defatted surgery at the second stage, the reconstructed auricles of the remaining patients were basically consistent with the healthy side, with smooth contour lines, skin color and texture close to the surrounding tissues, and improved tactile sensitivity. In the final follow-up, the VSS scores for both the donor and recipient sites were ≤3 for all patients. All patients rated the surgical outcome as very satisfied.Conclusion:For the partial auricle of complete separation that has no chance of replantation, the use of superficial temporal fascia flap and detached ear composite graft to repair is a reliable and effective surgical method. Patients have good postoperative long-term effects and high levels of satisfaction.

Objective:To study the influence of different region of interest (ROI) sketch on measurement results in the diagnosis of breast cancer by imaging technology of intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM) .Methods:The clinical dataes of 84 patients with breast mass lesions from Apr. 2017 to Oct. 2021 were collected, all patients underwent IVIM-DWI. ROI was delineated at the maximum level of the mass by tumor contour method and fixed radius method. The apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC), real diffusion coefficient (D), perfusion fraction (f) and pseudo diffusion coefficient (D *) were recorded. IVIM-DWI parameters of patients with benign and malignant breast tumors were compared. The influence of ROI delineation by tumor contour method and fixed radius method on the results of IVIM related parameters were compared. Results:Forty-six of 84 patients were malignant and 38 benign masses. The ADC and D values of patients in the malignant group were (0.98±0.24) ×10 -3 mm 2/s, (0.79±0.22) ×10 -3 mm 2/s in the malignant group, significantly lower than those in the benign group [ (1.65±0.43) ×10 -3 mm 2/s, (1.41±0.35) ×10 -3 mm 2/s], and the f value and D * value were (5.65±1.13) %, (43.89±8.05) ×10 -3 mm 2/s, significantly higher than those in the benign group [ (3.84±1.57) %, (37.77±9.3) ×10 -3 mm 2/s]. The differences were statistically significant ( t=9.01, 9.89, 6.13, 3.23; all P<0.05). The results obtained by using the tumor fixed radius method to delineate ROI showed that the ADC and D values of (0.96±0.27) ×10 -3 mm 2/s (0.81±0.23) ×10 -3 mm 2/s in the malignant group were significantly lower than those in the benign group [ (1.66±0.39) ×10 -3 mm 2/s, 1.39±0.37) ×10 -3 mm 2/s], and the f and D * values were (5.69±1.15) %, (43.94±7.98) ×10 -3 mm 2/s, which were significantly higher than those in the benign group [ (3.86±1.49) %, (38.01±8.46) ×10 -3 mm 2/s]. The differences were statistically significant ( t=9.69, 8.78, 6.35, 3.30; all P<0.05) .The 95% consistency interval range of ADC difference, D value difference, f value difference, and D * value difference obtained by using tumor contour method to delineate ROI was smaller than that of tumor fixed radius method. Conclusions:The IVIM has high accuracy in the diagnosis of breast cancer, the IVIM parameters obtained from ROI delineation by tumor contour method have good repeatability.

Objective:To observe the long-term effect of superficial temporal fascia flap combined with severed auricle reimplantation in emergency repair of partial auricle of complete separation.Methods:The data of patients with partial auricle of complete separation admitted to Emergency Clinic of Burn and Plastic Surgery of General Hospital of Northern Theater Command from June 2014 to August 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. All of them were repaired with a superficial temporal fascia flap combined with amputating auricle reimplantation. During the operation, the superficial temporal fascia flap was harvested, and the pedicle was preserved. Then the detached auricular cartilage was removed and used as a replantation scaffold. Then the remaining skin was thinned to create a full-thickness skin graft after cartilage detachment. Referring to the position and angle of the contralateral auricle, the cartilage scaffold was sutured and fixed at the stump of the ear cartilage. The wound was covered with a superficial temporal fascia flap and a full-thickness skin graft, and then packed and sutured. The postoperative observation indicators mainly confirm whether the surgery was successful, the healing condition of the replanted ear, and whether there were problems such as skin flap necrosis, infection, hematoma, etc. The shape, color, texture and tactile recovery of the reconstructed auricle were evaluated by long-term follow-up for more than 1 year. The Vancouver scar scale (VSS) was used to assess scarring in both donor and recipient sites (total score of 0-15 points, higher scores indicated more severe scarring). The Likert 5-level scoring method was used to evaluate the patients’ satisfaction with the surgical results (total score of 30 points, ≥27 points were very satisfied, 24-26 points were somewhat satisfied, 18-23 points were indifferent, 15-17 points were somewhat dissatisfied, ≤14 points were very dissatisfied).Results:A total of 8 patients were enrolled, including 5 males and 3 females. Their ages ranged from 26 to 65 years, with an average of 41 years. All patients had unilateral ear defects, with 3 cases in the left ear and 5 cases in the right ear. The defect areas ranged from 1.5 cm × 2.5 cm to 5.0 cm × 4.0 cm. During the surgery, the harvested superficial temporoparietal fascia flaps ranged from 4.5 cm × 6.5 cm to 15.0 cm × 10.0 cm. After surgery, both the flaps and full-thickness skin graft healed satisfactorily, with primary healing observed in both the donor and recipient sites. There were no complications such as necrosis, infection, or hematoma were observed. The follow-up period ranged from 3 to 9 years, with an average of approximately 6.3 years. Except for one case that required a defatted surgery at the second stage, the reconstructed auricles of the remaining patients were basically consistent with the healthy side, with smooth contour lines, skin color and texture close to the surrounding tissues, and improved tactile sensitivity. In the final follow-up, the VSS scores for both the donor and recipient sites were ≤3 for all patients. All patients rated the surgical outcome as very satisfied.Conclusion:For the partial auricle of complete separation that has no chance of replantation, the use of superficial temporal fascia flap and detached ear composite graft to repair is a reliable and effective surgical method. Patients have good postoperative long-term effects and high levels of satisfaction.

Objective:To explore the role and mechanism of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2) in lung injury in mice with Staphylococcus aureus-induced sepsis. Methods:A sepsis mouse model with Staphylococcus aureus infection was created using wild-type C57BL/6 male mice and NRF2 -/- male mice aged six to eight weeks. The mice were divided into four groups with five in each group. In WT control group and NRF2 -/- control group, the wild type mice and NRF2 -/- mice were intraperitoneally injected with 100 μL phosphate buffered saline (PBS) respectively. In WT model group and NRF2 -/- model group, the wild type mice and NRF2 -/- mice were intraperitoneally injected with 100 μL PBS containing Staphylococcus aureus (3×10 8 colony forming unit (CFU)/mL) respectively. The lung samples were taken under anesthesia six hours after injection, and hematoxylin and eosin staining was performed to observe tissuse lesions. The survival of the mice was evaluated. The protein concentrations and cell counts in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF), the mRNA relative expressions of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) in lung tissues, and the serum levels of myeloperoxidase (MPO), malondialdehyde (MDA), and superoxide dismutase (SOD) were compared among the four groups. Independent samples t test was used for statistical comparison. Results:After six days of observation, no mice died in WT control group and NRF2 -/- control group, three mice died in WT model group on day 3, and four mice died in NRF2 -/- model group on day 4. The pathological staining showed that macrophage infiltration and alveolar structure damage occurred in the lung tissuse of WT model group, and the damage were more significant in NRF2 -/- model group. The protein concentrations and cell counts in BALF of mice in WT control group were (342±23) μg/mL and (5.78±2.67)×10 5/mL, respectively, those in WT model group were (657±39) μg/mL and (10.78±5.57)×10 5/mL, respectively, those in NRF2 -/- control group were (312±45) μg/mL and (5.67±1.46)×10 5/mL, respectively, and those in NRF2 -/- model group were (957±85) μg/mL and (13.85±3.72)×10 5/mL, respectively. The protein concentrations and cell counts in WT model group were higher than those in WT control group ( t=6.56, P<0.001 and t=8.21, P<0.001, respectively), while lower than NRF2 -/- model group ( t=2.32, P=0.001 and t=3.11, P=0.002, respectively). The differences were all statistically significant. Compared with the WT model group, the mRNA relative expressions of TNF-α (4.345±1.131 vs 12.375±4.534), IL-1β (5.395±2.112 vs 6.865±2.185), IL-6 (2.964±0.945 vs 5.467±1.855) in the lung tissues of NRF2 -/- model group increased, and the serum levels of MPO (2.956±1.211 vs 4.745±1.945) and MDA (4.333±1.652 vs 8.234±3.734) increased, while the level of SOD (17.121±8.183 vs 11.967±8.122) decreased, with statistically differences ( t=1.77, 4.67, 2.99, 7.99, 10.45 and 8.45, respectively, all P<0.05). Conclusions:The absence of NRF2 gene can exacerbate the inflammatory response and oxidative stress in mice with Staphylococcus aureus-induced sepsis, leading to more severe lung tissue damage.