Objective : To examine the association between intrinsic capacity and falls in older adults, so as to provide insights into the risk assessment of falls. Methods: Older adults aged 60 years and above were selected from two districts and one county in Bengbu City, Anhui Province from September 2022 to June 2023 using convenience sampling method. Demographic information, health-related behaviors and incidence of falls among participants were collected through questionnaire surveys. The intrinsic capacity included five dimensions: sensory, motor, vitality, cognition and psychology, which were investigated by the sensory dimension screening scale recommended by the World Health Organization, the Simple Physical Functioning Battery (SPPB), the Micro Nutritional Assessment Scale (MNAS-SF), the Brief Intelligent Mental State Examination Scale (MMSE), and the Center for Evaluation of Streamlined Depression Levels 10-entry scale (CESD-10), respectively. A total score of 1 or more indicated a decrease in intrinsic capacity. The association between intrinsic capacity and falls in older adults was analyzed by a multivariable logistic regression model. Results: A total of 1 950 questionnaires were allocated, and 1 917 were valid, with an effective rate of 98.30%. There were 934 men (48.72%) and 983 women (51.28%), with a mean age of (68.15±3.42) years. There were 1 352 rural residents (70.53%) and 1 431 illiterate and primary school-educated residents (74.65%). In the past year, 347 residents fell, accounting for 18.10%. The median comprehensive score for intrinsic capacity was 1.00 (interquartile range, 2.00) points, and 1 320 had a decrease in intrinsic capacity, accounting for 68.86%. Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that decline in intrinsic ability was associated with the risk of falls after adjustment for age, gender, educational level, marital status, alcohol consumption and self-rated health status (OR=1.531, 95%CI: 1.408-1.721). Conclusion Decreased intrinsic capacity in older adults may contribute to an increased risk of falls.

Objective: To investigate the association between self-rated health status and mortality risk, and to evaluate the predictive value of self-rated health status for mortality risk among the elderly. Methods: Based on the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) database, data of sociodemographic information, self-rated health status and mortality of the elderly aged 60 years and older were collected from 2011 to 2018. The association between self-rated health status and mortality risk among the elderly was analyzed using a multivariable Cox proportional risk regression model. Results: Totally 4 850 individuals were included, with an median age of 65 (interquartile range, 8) years. There were 2 485 males (51.24%) and 2 365 females (48.76%). There were 877 individuals (18.08%) rated their health as good, 2 078 individuals (42.85%) as general, 1 895 individuals (39.07%) as poor. A total of 28 955 person-years were followed up, with an average follow-up of 5.97 years per person. There were 855 deaths by the end of follow-up in 2018, and the median survival time was 7 (interquartile range, 3) years. Multivariable Cox proportional risk regression analysis showed that there were interactive effects of age, sex and self-rated health status on mortality, respectively (both P<0.05). The results of gender-stratified analysis showed that there was no significant association between self-rated health status and mortality risk in old women (P>0.05). The mortality risk was higher in old men with poor self-rated health than with good self-rated health (<70 years, HR=5.382, 95%CI: 3.263-8.876; 70 to 79 years, HR=3.536, 95%CI: 1.070-11.686; ≥80 years, HR=3.043, 95%CI: 1.827-5.066). Conclusion There is an association between self-rated health status and mortality risk among the elderly, the old men with poor self-rated health had a higher mortality risk.

Objective To observe the effects of Bushen Zhuyun Prescription on regulating mitochondrial function and endometrial angiogenesis;To explore its mechanism of improving endometrial receptivity.Methods The mouse model of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation(COH)was established,and the mice were randomly divided into normal group,model group,and Bushen group,with 20 mice in each group.Bushen group received Bushen Zhuyun Prescription for gavage for 11 d,and the normal group and model group received normal saline for gavage.The number of embryo implantation was counted,the endometrial morphology was observed by HE staining,α-smooth muscle actin(α-SMA)expression was observed by immunofluorescence staining.Human endometrial microvascular endothelial cells(HEMECs)were cultured in vitro,they were divided into control group,VEGFA group,Bushen group and VEGFA + Bushen group,and were intervened with VEGFA and/or Bushen Zhuyun Prescription medicated serum.The activities of mitochondrial respiratory chain complexes Ⅰ-Ⅳ,the content of ATP,the expression of PCNA and Caspase-3 were detected.Results Animal experiment showed that,compared with the normal group,the number of embryo implantation in model group significantly decreased(P<0.05),α-SMA protein expression in endometrial tissue significantly decreased(P<0.05);compared with the model group,the number of embryo implantation in Bushen group significantly increased(P<0.05),α-SMA protein expression in endometrial tissue significantly increased(P<0.05).Cell experiment showed that,Bushen Zhuyun Prescription medicated serum could increase the activity of mitochondrial respiratory chain complexes Ⅰ-Ⅳ and ATP content in HEMECs,promote PCNA protein expression,and inhibit Caspase-3 protein expression(P<0.05,P<0.01).Conclusion Bushen Zhuyun Prescription can promote endometrial angiogenesis through improving mitochondrial function.

Objective To observe the effects of Wuhu Decoction on autophagy and the expressions of IL-8,IL-23 and muc5ac in lung tissue of asthmatic mice induced by exosomes of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells infected by RSV(BMSCs-Exo-RSV);To explore its mechanism in the treatment of asthma.Methods Totally 40 male SPF C57 mice were randomly divided into blank group,model group,Wuhu Decoction group and ribavirin group,with 10 mice in each group.The blank group was given PBS nasal drops,and the other groups were given BMSCs-Exo-RSV nasal drops once every other day for 7 times.24 hours after the end of modeling,Wuhu Decoction group was given Wuhu Decoction,and ribavirin group was given ribavirin solution,the blank group and model group were given distilled water,once a day,for consecutive 7 d.The general behavior of mice was observed,the peak expiratory flow(PEF)and forced vital capacity(FVC)were detected,HE and Masson staining were used to observe the inflammatory infiltration and collagen deposition in the lung tissue,RT-qPCR was used to detect the expressions of LC3A/B,beclin-1,p62,IL-8,IL-23 and muc5ac mRNA in lung tissue,Western blot was used to detect the expressions of LC3B,beclin-1 and p62 proteins in lung tissue,immunohistochemstry was used to detect the expression of IL-8,IL-23,muc5ac proteins in lung tissue.Results Compared with the blank group,the body mass of mice in the model group decreased,and showed behavioral changes such as shortness of breath,nodding wheezing,lifting of upper limbs,shrugging,vertical hair,scratching nose,etc.,the PEF and FVC were decreased(P<0.01),inflammatory infiltration and collagen deposition in lung tissue increased,the expressions of LC3A/B,beclin-1,IL-8,IL-23 and muc5ac mRNA in lung tissue increased,the expression of p62 mRNA decreased(P<0.01),while the expression of LC3BⅡ,beclin-1,IL-8,IL-23 and muc5ac proteins and the ratio of LC3BⅡ/Ⅰ increased(P<0.01),while the expression of LC3BⅠand p62 protein decreased(P<0.01).Compared with the model group,the symptoms of Wuhu Decoction group and ribavirin group were improved,the PEF and FVC were increased(P<0.01,P<0.05),the inflammatory infiltration and collagen deposition in lung tissue were reduced,the expression of LC3A/B,beclin-1,IL-8,IL-23 and muc5ac mRNA in lung tissue decreased(P<0.01),the expression of p62 mRNA increased(P<0.01),the expressions of LC3BⅡ,beclin-1,IL-8,IL-23 and muc5ac protein and the ratio of LC3BⅡ/Ⅰ decreased(P<0.05,P<0.01),while the expressions of LC3BⅠ and p62 protein increased(P<0.01).Conclusion BMSCs-Exo-RSV can promote autophagy and the expressions of IL-8,IL-23 and muc5ac in lung tissue of mice to induce asthma changes.Wuhu Decoction has therapeutic effect on asthmatic mice by inhibiting autophagy and reducing the expressions of IL-8,IL-23 and muc5ac.

Chemotherapy is currently the main clinical treatment method for malignant tumors， and chemotherapy resistance is the main factor leading to chemotherapy failure and malignant tumor recurrence and metastasis. The cha-racteristics of malignant tumors formation were regarded as similar to the “Yin Fire” theory， manifested that deficiency of original qi as the foundation of malignant tumors， imbalance of original qi and yin fire as the internal cause of malignant tumor progression， and the internal environment of phlegm-blood stasis-toxicity-deficiency caused by yin fire promoted the formation of chemoresistance. In the treatment of chemoresistance of malignant tumors， traditional Chinese medicine should focus on treating disease before its onset by tonifying the spleen and strengthening the middle， nou-rishing the original qi， and reinforcing healthy qi and anti-cancer； during the treatment， the clinicians should regulate the qi and detoxify to clear yin fire， and improve the internal environment. Summarily， the strategies were adjusting the balance of internal environment of original qi and yin fire， and conducting a comprehensive treatment during the whole process， to provide new ideas for the treatment of chemoresistance of malignant tumors with traditional Chinese medicine.

ObjectiveTo explore the weights and comprehensive indices of each field of intrinsic capacity of old adults, and the correlation between intrinsic capacity and activities of daily living (ADL). MethodsThe data of 5 506 cases aged more than 60 years in the 2015 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) were used to collect the assessment of intrinsic capacity and the measurement of ADL. The assessment of intrinsic capacity included cognition, motor, vitality, sensory and psychology; while the ADL scale included six indicators, namely dressing, bathing, eating, getting in or out of bed, going to the toilet, and controlling urine and feces. ResultsA total of 1 343 cases were limited in ADL (24.4%). Women, lower education level, older age, the widowed, greater number of chronic diseases, and poorer self-rated health were the factors more likely to be limited in ADL. Principal component analysis showed that the largest weight value was in psychological domain, followed by the cognitive domain, and the lowest weight value was in the motor domain. After controlling for the effects of age, gender, living environment, economic income, education level, marriage, smoking and drinking, number of chronic diseases, and self-rated health, the Logistic regression analysis showed that low exercise capacity (OR = 0.581, 95%CI 0.501 to 0.674), depression (OR = 0.426, 95%CI 0.368 to 0.493), audile and visual impairment (OR = 0.813, 95%CI 0.699 to 0.947; OR = 0.684, 95%CI 0.578 to 0.809), overweight (OR = 1.203, 95%CI 1.014 to 1.428) and obesity (OR = 1.584, 95%CI 1.312 to 1.912) were independent risk factors for ADL limitation in older adults. ConclusionDecrease of intrinsic capacity is a predictor for ADL limitation in older adults.

Objective　To investigate the relationship between the overall burden of cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) and cognitive impairment in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) associated stroke.Methods　Patients with acute cerebral infarction related to the cause of atrial fibrillation who were hospitalized in the Department of Neurology,Qingdao University Affiliated Hospital were collected from September 2018 to May 2020.According to the imaging findings of magnetic resonance imaging,the patients were divided into four groups:0,1,2,3~4.Seven days after the onset of stroke,the patients were assessed with the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale (MoCA).The patients were divided into cognitive impairment group and non-cognitive impairment group.A total of 168 patients completed the assessment.Results　Age,hypertension,smoking history,MOCA score,CHA2DS2-VASC score are related to total CSVD score.Cognitive impairment after atrial fibrillation-related stroke is related to total CSVD score,age,smoking history,drinking history,CHA2DS2-VASc score,frontal lobe and thalamic infarction.Cognitive domain impairment is mainly visual space,executive ability,linguistic ability and delayed recall ability.Conclusion　The severity of the overall burden of CSVD is related to cognitive impairment in patients with atrial fibrillation-related stroke.

Objective:To explore the changes of shoulder joint function in patients with clavicle fractures after open reduction and internal fixation at different periods, and analyze its influencing factors.Methods:From January 2019 to June 2020, convenience sampling was used to select 120 clavicle fracture patients with open reduction and internal fixation in Shanghai East Hospital. Patients were investigated using the General Information Questionnaire and the Constant-Murley Score for shoulder joint function at one week, one month, and three months after the operation.Results:The total scores of shoulder joint function of patients at one week, one month and three months after open reduction and internal fixation of clavicle fractures were (42.91±7.38) , (73.13±3.96) and (98.04±3.89) , respectively. Repeated analysis of variance showed that patients with clavicle fractures after open reduction and internal fixation had statistically significant differences in pain, activities of daily living, joint range of motion, muscle strength, and total score of shoulder joint function in different periods ( P<0.01) . One week after the operation, there were statistically significant differences in shoulder joint function of patients with clavicle fractures after open reduction and internal fixation at different ages, with or without caregivers, and functional exercise ( P<0.05) . One month after the operation, there was a statistically significant difference in shoulder joint function in functional exercise ( P<0.05) . Three months after the operation, there was no significant difference in the scores of shoulder joint function among patients with different characteristics ( P>0.05) . The results of multivariate analysis showed, age, caregivers and functional exercise were the influencing factors of shoulder joint function one week after open reduction and internal fixation ( P<0.05) . Conclusions:There are different characteristics of shoulder joint function in different periods after open reduction and internal fixation of clavicle fractures. In the acute phase, attention should be paid to the wound pain at the surgical site, and medical and nursing staff and caregivers should provide daily care and psychological counseling to the patient. In the subacute phase, joint exercises should be strengthened and continuous nursing should be carried out to ensure the continuing effectiveness of rehabilitation exercises.

Objective:To explore the effects of preoperative education based on television (TV) platform on quality of bowel preparation and examination cooperation in bowel preparation among patients before enteroscopy examination.Methods:The convenience sampling method was used to select patients who underwent enteroscopy at Beijing Friendship Hospital from January to June 2018 and January to June 2019 in the control group ( n=142) and observation group ( n=133) respectively. Control group carried out the traditional oral education, while observation group received the video education based on TV platform. Quality of bowel preparation and cooperation of patients of two groups were evaluated with the Boston Bowel Preparation Scale (BBPS) and the Examination Cooperation Questionnaire. Results:The total scores of BBPS and examination cooperation of observation group were (7.03±0.39) and (9.19±2.58) respectively higher than those of control group with statistical differences ( t=-42.908, -5.454; P<0.01) . Conclusions:Preoperative education based on TV platform can improve the quality of bowel preparation and examination cooperation of patients with enteroscopy examination which is worthy of clinical promotion.

BACKGROUND:Idiopathic scoliosis is most common among al the scoliosis. Accompanied by the nervous system, the endocrine system as wel as nutritional and metabolic abnormalities, patients usual y cannot be redressed and cured by conservative treatment, but often require surgical operation. Surgery for malformation is a very complicated project, and is real y of great significance for an in-depth research on treatment and turnover of idiopathic scoliosis.
OBJECTIVE:To observe the correction effect of posterior screw-rod fixation for idiopathic scoliosis, and explore the relevant factors influencing its effectiveness.
METHODS:We retrospectively analyzed 80 cases receiving pedicle screw fixation in the treatment of idiopathic scoliosis in the latest four years. Age, gender, disease duration, preoperative and postoperative X-ray measurement of coronal Cobb’s angle, and trunk deviation were recorded, and statistical y analyzed.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Univariate analysis showed that gender and disease duration were not significantly correlated with postoperative correction results (P>0.05). However, the age distribution of patients, the location of scoliosis, and scoliosis flexibility were associated with curative effects of internal fixation (P<0.05). Posterior screw-rod fixation for idiopathic scoliosis can achieve significant effects. The patient’s age, location and flexibility of scoliosis have a significant effect on the effects of fixation. The patient’s gender and disease duration had no significant effect on fixation effects.