ObjectiveThis paper aims to observe the syndrome improvement and negative antigen conversion rate of Qingxuan Daozhi formula in the treatment of influenza in children （heat accumulation in the lung and stomach syndrome）. MethodsThrough a multi-center randomized controlled methodology design，confirmed influenza cases were collected from October 2022 to April 2023 in the pediatrics department of eight hospitals，such as Dongfang Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. A total of 180 children with influenza and heat accumulation in the lung and stomach syndrome conforming to the standard were recruited through the clinic. The sick children meeting the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into groups by a block-randomized method. The children in the experimental group were treated with Qingxuan Daozhi formula for five days，and those in the control group were treated with Oseltamivir Phosphate Granules for five days. The primary efficacy indicator was the negative conversion rate of influenza antigen detection. Secondary efficacy indicators were the Canadian acute respiratory illness and flu scale （CARIFS） and the incidence of complications，severe cases， and critical cases. Follow-up observation was conducted on the day of enrollment，48 hours after medication，72 hours after medication， and （6+1） d after medication. ResultsOne hundred and eighty participants were randomly assigned to the experimental group （90 cases） or the control group （90 cases）. All participants were followed up during the study. Comparison of influenza antigen detection results in the primary efficacy indicators showed that the average time of negative influenza antigen conversion in the experimental group was （5.29±1.25） d，and that in the control group was （5.40±1.68） d，without a statistically significant difference. After five days of intervention，52 cases in the experimental group and 51 cases in the control group converted to negative，without a statistically significant difference. CARIFS score results in the secondary efficacy indicators showed that during 72 hours after intervention，there were statistically significant differences between the experimental group and the control group in three dimensions， including headache，muscle soreness， and the need for extra care （P<0.05）. On the （6+1） days after the intervention，the differences in both the experimental group and the control group were statistically significant in 10 dimensions， including sore throat，bad sleep，uncomfortable feeling，poor spirit and fatigue，crying more than usual，the need for extra care，symptom，function，influence on parents，and total score （P<0.05）. The comparison results within the group in the dimensional scores of symptom， function， and influence on parents，as well as the CARIFS total score showed that with the delay of follow-up time，scores of both groups decreased significantly，with a statistically significant difference （P<0.01）. Inter-group comparison results showed that the mean score of the experimental group was higher than that of the control group at the time of enrollment. With the progress of intervention，the score of the experimental group was significantly decreased compared with that of the control group. At the end of follow-up，the mean score of the experimental group was lower than that of the control group，with no statistically significant difference. In terms of the incidence of complications，severe cases， and critical cases， there were no complications，severe cases， and critical cases in the two groups，without a statistically significant difference. ConclusionThe symptom improvement effect and negative antigen conversion rate of Qingxuan Daozhi formula in the treatment of influenza in children （heat accumulation in the lung and stomach syndrome） are not inferior to Oseltamivir Phosphate granules， and children's acceptance is better. It can be more widely used in clinical treatment of influenza in children （heat accumulation in the lung and stomach syndrome）.

AIM To optimize the extraction process for Bletillae Rhizoma,and to evaluate its anti-oxidant,tyrosinase inhibitory activities.METHODS With ultrasound time,ethanol concentration and solid-liquid ratio as influencing factors,the total extraction content of gastrodin,protocatechualdehyde,p-hydroxybenzaldehyde,1,4-bis[4-(gluconoxy)benzyl]-2-isobutylmalate-2-glucoside,1,4-bis[4-(gluconoxy)benzyl]-2-isobutylmalate,yam Ⅲ,dihydropinosin and 3'-O-methylyam Ⅲ as an evaluation index,the extraction process was optimized by Box-Behnken response surface method.Subsequently,the extract's scavenging effects on DPPH,ABTS+free radicals,and inhibitory ability on tyrosinase were determined.RESULTS The optimal conditions were determined to be 49 min for ultrasound time,55％for ethanol concentration,1∶30 for solid-liquid ratio,and 2 times for extraction frequency,the total extraction content was 13.18 mg/g.The extract demonstrated the IC50 of 10.12,314.07 and 1.70 μg/g on DPPH,ABTS+free radicals and tyrosinase,respectively.CONCLUSION This simple,reliable and stable method can be used for the extraction for Bletillae Rhizoma with strong anti-oxidant,tyrosinase inhibitory activities.

Objective To detect the expression changes of citrullinated histone H3(CitH3)during the development of deep vein thrombosis(DVT)in mice,and to explore its value in estimating the time to thrombosis.Methods The inferior vena cava(IVC)of mice was ligated to establish a thrombosis model induced by congestion.Mice were sacrificed under excessive anesthesia at 0 h,1 d,3 d,5 d,7 d,10 d,14 d and 21 d after the modeling,respectively.The congested IVC segments(0 h after modeling)and the thrombosed IVC segments(1-21 days after modeling)were extracted.Immunohistochemistry and double immunofluorescence staining were used to observe the number of neutrophils and the ex-pression of CitH3 during thrombosis.Western blotting was used to detect the protein expression level of CitH3.Results During thrombosis,CitH3 was mainly expressed in neutrophils within the thrombus.A small number of neutrophils and a few CitH3-positive cells were observed at 0 h after modeling in the congested IVC.Between 1 d and 21 d after modeling,the number of neutrophils reached a peak at 1 d and gradually decreased.The number of CitH3-positive cells and their ratio to neutrophils began to increase at 1 d,reached a peak at 5 d after modeling,and then decreased.The expression level of CitH3 protein began to increase at 1 d and reached a peak at 5 d after modeling.Conclusion The expres-sion of CitH3 during DVI shows temporal changes,and is expected to become a biological marker for estimating the formation time of thrombosis.

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to explore the association between body mass index (BMI) and mortality based on the 10-year population-based multicenter prospective study. METHODS: A general population-based multicenter prospective study was conducted at four sites in rural China between 2013 and 2023. Multivariate Cox proportional hazards models and restricted cubic spline analyses were used to assess the association between BMI and mortality. Stratified analyses were performed based on the individual characteristics of the participants. RESULTS: Overall, 19,107 participants with a sum of 163,095 person-years were included and 1,910 participants died. The underweight (< 18.5 kg/m ²) presented an increase in all-cause mortality (adjusted hazards ratio [ aHR] = 2.00, 95% confidence interval [ CI]: 1.66-2.41), while overweight (≥ 24.0 to < 28.0 kg/m ²) and obesity (≥ 28.0 kg/m ²) presented a decrease with an aHR of 0.61 (95% CI: 0.52-0.73) and 0.51 (95% CI: 0.37-0.70), respectively. Overweight ( aHR = 0.76, 95% CI: 0.67-0.86) and mild obesity ( aHR = 0.72, 95% CI: 0.59-0.87) had a positive impact on mortality in people older than 60 years. All-cause mortality decreased rapidly until reaching a BMI of 25.7 kg/m ² ( aHR = 0.95, 95% CI: 0.92-0.98) and increased slightly above that value, indicating a U-shaped association. The beneficial impact of being overweight on mortality was robust in most subgroups and sensitivity analyses. CONCLUSION This study provides additional evidence that overweight and mild obesity may be inversely related to the risk of death in individuals older than 60 years. Therefore, it is essential to consider age differences when formulating health and weight management strategies.
Humans ; Body Mass Index ; China/epidemiology* ; Male ; Female ; Middle Aged ; Prospective Studies ; Rural Population/statistics & numerical data* ; Aged ; Follow-Up Studies ; Adult ; Mortality ; Cause of Death ; Obesity/mortality* ; Overweight/mortality*

OBJECTIVE To investigate the current status of etiological submission for hospitalized patients in hospi-tals of a city before the antimicrobial treatment so as to provide basis for the etiological submission.METHODS From Jan.2022 to Dec.2022,a questionnaire survey was conducted for the status of etiological submission before antimicrobial treatment in 32 secondary and tertiary medical institutions of Huaian by Huaian Nosocomial Infection Management Quality Control Center.RESULTS The data from 28 hospitals were analyzed.Less awareness of sub-mission of healthcare workers and incomplete items for etiological test were the major influencing factors for the etiological submission.85.71％(24)of the hospitals have embedded the common names of antimicrobial drugs in-to the medical order system,and only 42.86％of the hospitals had the prompts for etiological submission in the information systems.A great deal of hospitals failed to execute the etiological submission and capture time for use of antibiotics according to national standards,only 5 hospitals met the standards for the capture[executing by scanning on personal digital assistant(PDA)].The majority of the hospitals only carried out'microbial culture and drug susceptibility testing',and there was deficiency in the test items.The diagnosis-related etiological submission rate of the tertiary hospitals was(87.49±10.77)％,higher than(64.45±30.59)％of the secondary hospitals(t=-2.250,P=0.036).The etiological submission rate before the antimicrobial treatment and the etiological submis-sion rate before the combined use of key drugs were higher in the tertiary hospitals than in the secondary hospi-tals,and there were no significant differences.CONCLUSIONS The hospitals vary in degree of execution of etiolog-ical submission before the antimicrobial treatment,and the secondary hospitals achieve lower effect on manage-ment than the tertiary hospitals.It is necessary for the medical institutions to carry out the etiological submission scientifically according to the standards so as to facilitate the reasonable use of antibiotics.

Objective:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (hrTMS) in postherpetic neuralgia (PHN).Methods:A prospective randomized controlled trial was performed; 63 PHN patients treated in Department of Neurology and Department of Dermatology and Venereology of Anqing Municipal Hospital from June 2024 to March 2025 were enrolled; they were randomly assigned to 2 groups: an hrTMS group ( n=32) received hrTMS (frequency: 10 Hz; total pulses: 2,400; intensity: 90% of resting motor threshold) to the contralateral primary motor cortex (M1), and a sham stimulation group ( n=31) received sham stimulation using a sham figure-of-eight coil generating no actual magnetic field. Scores of short-form McGill pain questionnaires (pain rating index [PRI] total score, PRI sensory subscore, PRI affective subscore, visual analogue scale [VAS] score, present pain intensity [PPI] score) and N100 amplitude were collected before treatment and at 1, 2, 3, and 4 weeks after treatment. Adverse events during treatment were recorded. Results:At 2 weeks after treatment, significant difference was observed between the hrTMS group and sham stimulation group in PRI total score, VAS score, and N100 amplitude ( P<0.05). At 3 and 4 weeks after treatment, significant differences were found between the two groups in PRI total score, PRI sensory subscore, PRI affective subscore, VAS score, PPI score and N100 amplitude (3 weeks after treatment: 8.59±1.13 vs. 9.61±1.20, 5.34±0.79 vs. 5.90±0.94, 3.25±0.57 vs. 3.71±0.46, 5.78±0.66 vs. 6.42±0.92, 2.16±0.37 vs. 2.55±0.51, and [2.53±0.51] μV vs. [2.13±0.34] μV; 4 weeks after treatment: 7.53±0.92 vs. 9.68±1.35, 4.94±0.62 vs. 6.00±1.07, 2.59±0.56 vs. 3.68±0.60, 5.06±0.67 vs. 6.23±1.06, 1.97±0.17 vs. 2.52±0.51, and [2.81±0.40] μV vs. [2.16±0.52] μV, P<0.05). In the hrTMS group, PRI total score, PRI sensory subscore, PRI affective subscore, VAS score, PPI score and N100 amplitude were significantly different at 2, 3, and 4 weeks after treatment compared with those before treatment ( P<0.05). Incidence of adverse events (headache, dizziness or tinnitus) did not differ significantly between the two groups ( P>0.05). Conclusion:The hrTMS applied to the M1 region in PHN patients is effective by obviously reducing pain intensity and improving negative emotional states, with favorable safety profile.

Objective:To investigate the construction and existing problems of radiotherapy departments in non-public hospitals in Beijing, and to propose improvement suggestions.Methods:An electronic questionnaire survey of 2023 medical education and research situation of the radiotherapy departments of 8 non-public hospitals in Beijing was conducted from March 2024 to June 2024, and on-site quality control supervision and inspection were conducted. The survey covered the equipment allocation, the educational background, professional title, age, working experience of radiotherapy-related personnel, and the operation of the hospital, etc. The questionable questionnaires were reviewed by telephone. The quality control method of entry was double entry and cross-checking. Frequency and composition ratio were used for statistical description. Results:The radiation oncology departments of 8 non-public hospitals in Beijing were mainly located in the main urban areas and suburbs. There were 105 radiotherapy practitioners, including 37 radiation oncologists, 19 medical physicists (14 with intermediate titles) and 49 radiotherapists (42 with junior titles, accounting for 86%). The medical teams of 5 hospitals lacked of a 3-level professional title echelon. A total of 67% (33/49) of radiotherapists had ≤ 5 years of working experience. There were 10 medical linear accelerators, 2 sets of after-loading radiotherapy equipment, 8 sets of CT simulation positioning equipment, 1 X-ray simulation positioning machine, and 35 sets of radiotherapy quality control instruments. Conformal intensity-modulated radiotherapy and volumetric arc-modulated radiotherapy could be simultaneously carried out in 8 hospitals. In 2023, 5010 patients were treated with medical linear accelerators and 171 patients were treated with after-loading radiotherapy. Two hospitals carried out scientific research, 1 hospital accepted trainees, and 2 hospitals provided teaching for interns. The results of quality control supervision and inspection showed that the equipment from 8 non-public hospitals could basically meet the needs of radiotherapy and daily equipment quality control.Conclusions:The organizational structure of radiotherapy departments in non-public hospitals in Beijing are generally reasonable, with relatively complete equipment and personnel configurations. However, multiple issues such as an insufficient number of personnel, unbalanced personnel structures, lack of work experience, low professional titles, and inadequate research and teaching capabilities still exist, which require further improvements.

Spine fracture and dislocation are common traumatic spinal conditions that often require surgical intervention due to compromised spinal stability. Surgical approaches include anterior, posterior, and combined anterior-posterior spinal procedures. According to the specific surgical requirements, patients may be placed in the prone position or repositioned between prone and supine positions during surgery. Intraoperative repositioning has become an essential step in patient positioning. However, during repositioning, patients with spinal fracture and dislocation are at increased risk for complications such as hemodynamic instability, nerve injury, and pressure injuries to the skin and soft tissue. Notably, due to the instability of the spinal cord, even minor manipulations can further exacerbate the damage, potentially leading to severe outcomes like paraplegia. Although the current clinical guidelines provide instructive recommendations for standard position, there remains no specific protocols for intraoperative repositioning in patients with spine fracture and dislocation. With a concern for the lack of clinical studies on positioning techniques, risk prevention, and operational norms for special patients, no applicable guidelines or standards are available. A consensus was required to provide clinical reference, meet the requirements of surgical treatment, and minimize the safety risks of patients caused by improper placement of positions. Professional Committee of Operating Room Nursing of Shaanxi Nursing Association organized experts in nursing management and operating room nursing from major hospitals across China to formulate Expert consensus on intraoperative repositioning for patients with spinal fracture and dislocation ( version 2025). The consensus provides 11 recommendations covering pre-repositioning preparation, intraoperative maneuvers, and post-repositioning observation, aiming to provide references for clinical standardization of the intraoperative repositioning process and protection of patients′ safety.

Objective:To develop a treatment-related quality of life scale for Chinese patients with multiple myeloma (MM) and to test its reliability and validity.Methods:The initial scale was constructed through a literature search, Delphi expert correspondence, and cognitive testing. This study conducted a preliminary survey of 379 patients with MM and a formal survey of 865 patients from the hematology departments of 155 hospitals nationwide from February 2024 to March 2024. The final scale was obtained after conducting item analysis and reliability and validity tests on the initial scale.Results:The constructed scale contains 36 items covering six domains: physiological, psychological, social, treatment side effects, general health, and others. In the preliminary survey, the Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of each item ranged from 0.597 to 0.939, and the test-retest reliability was 0.747 ( P<0.001). Exploratory factor analysis extracted eight common factors with a cumulative variance contribution of 60.058%. In the formal survey, the Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of each item ranged from 0.484 to 0.930, and the test-retest reliability was 0.835 ( P<0.001). Confirmatory factor analysis revealed a comparative fit index of 0.750, a root-mean-square error of approximation of 0.090, and a root-mean-square residual of 0.067. Conclusion:The treatment-related quality of life scale for Chinese patients with MM designed in this study exhibited good reliability and validity, reflecting the impact of treatment on the quality of life of patients. This scale can provide a reference to clinicians for assessing the disease status of patients.

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.