Objective To investigate the prediction of natural killer(NK)cells,and T helper cells(Th)cy-tokine levels for assisted reproductive pregnancy outcomes in high-risk human papillomavirus(HR-HPV)in-fected patients.Methods A total of 128 cases of HR-HPV infected patients who received assisted reproduc-tive treatment in a hospital from September 2021 to June 2023 were selected as the study objects,and were di-vided into normal pregnancy outcome group(n=87)and adverse pregnancy outcome group(n=41)accord-ing to their pregnancy outcomes.The clinical data,NK cell proportion,interleukin(IL)-2,IL-4,IL-6 and IL-10 levels before in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer treatment were collected and compared between the two groups.Spearman correlation analysis,univariate Logistic regression analysis and multiple Logistic regression analysis were used to screen out the risk factors for adverse pregnancy outcomes in HR-HPV infected patients receiving assisted reproduction.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve and area under the curve(AUC)were used to evaluate the predictive efficacy of risk factors alone and in combination for adverse preg-nancy outcomes in HR-HPV infected patients undergoing assisted reproduction.Results The age of the ad-verse pregnancy outcome group was significantly higher than that of the normal pregnancy outcome group,and the difference was statistically significant(P＜0.05).The proportion of NK cells and the level of IL-10 in the adverse pregnancy outcome group were significantly lower than those in the normal pregnancy outcome group,and the level of IL-6 was significantly higher than that in the normal pregnancy outcome group,with statistical significance(P＜0.05).Spearman correlation analysis showed that age and IL-6 level of HR-HPV infection were positively correlated with adverse pregnancy outcome after assisted reproduction(r=0.582,0.341,P＜0.001).The proportion of NK cells and the level of IL-10 were negatively correlated with adverse pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproduction(r=-0.459,-0.359,P＜0.001).Multivariate Logistic re-gression analysis showed that the proportion of NK cells,low level of IL-10 and high level of IL-6 in HR-HPV infected persons were risk factors for adverse pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproduction(P＜0.05).ROC curve analysis results showed that the AUC of NK cell ratio,IL-6 and IL-10 alone and in combination to predict adverse pregnancy outcome after assisted reproduction in HR-HPV infected patients were 0.784,0.711,0.660 and 0.876,respectively.The efficiency of combined prediction using the three indicators was higher than that of independent prediction(Z=3.006,3.211,3.716,P＜0.05).Conclusion The levels of NK cells and Th cytokines have important clinical significance in the prediction of assisted reproductive pregnancy outcome in HR-HPV infected patients.

Objective:To investigate expression and clinical significance of T cell activation related membrane molecules in infertility patients with polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS).Methods:A total of 80 PCOS infertility patients who visited Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical College from January 2020 to June 2021 were selected as observation group,and 80 cases of women who underwent physical examination at same time were selected as control group.Expressions of membrane molecules related to T cell acti-vation in peripheral blood of patients between two groups were compared.Patients with PCOS infertility were divided into pregnant group[66(82.5％)]and non pregnant group[14(17.5％)]according to different prognosis.General clinical data,peripheral blood inflammatory factors and T cell activation related membrane molecules expressions were compared between two groups,focusing on correlation between T cell activation related membrane molecules expressions and prognosis of PCOS infertility patients,ROC curve and decision-making curve of T cell activation related membrane molecule expressions were drawn to predict prognosis of PCOS infer-tility patients,whose prediction efficiency and net profitability were further analyzed.Pearson correlation analysis was used to explore correlation between T cell activation related membrane molecules expressions and clinical characteristics of PCOS infertility patients.Results:CD4+CD45+T and CD4+CD63+T cells expressions in peripheral blood of patients in observation group were significantly higher than control group(P<0.05).Total testosterone(T),TNF-α,IFN-γ,CD4+CD45+T and CD4+CD63+T cells expressions of patients in non pregnancy group were significantly higher than pregnancy group(P<0.05).Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that CD4+CD45+T and CD4+CD63+T cells were independent predictors of prognosis of PCOS infertility patients(P<0.05),ROC analysis showed that AUC of CD4+CD45+T cells predicting prognosis of PCOS infertility patients was 0.756(0.721～0.826),and the best diag-nostic cut-off point was 48.1％,AUC of CD4+CD63+T cells was 0.746(0.711～0.834),and the best cut-off point for diagnosis was 31.2％,while AUC of CD4+CD45+T and CD4+CD63+T cells combination was 0.948(0.897～0.986).Decision curve analysis showed that combined prediction of CD4+CD45+T and CD4+CD63+T cells was higher than a single indicator.Correlation analysis showed that CD4+CD45+T and CD4+CD63+T cells expressions in peripheral blood of patients with PCOS infertility was related to T,TNF-α,insulin resistance index(HOMA-IR),IFN-γ,IL-2 and IL-10(P<0.05).Conclusion:The higher the CD4+CD45+T and CD4+CD63+T cells expressions in peripheral blood,the worse the prognosis of patients with PCOS infertility.

Objective:To explore the effect of non-invasive intervention on preventing maternal breast tenderness, and to provide references for clinicians to select the optimal non-invasive intervention for the prevention of maternal breast tenderness.Methods:Literature focused on the effect of different non-invasive interventions to prevent maternal breast tenderness by randomized controlled trials design was searched in the databases, including China National Knowledge Infrastructure, VIP, Wanfang, SinoMed, PubMed, Web of Science, Embase and Cochrane Library, from inception to April 8, 2024. Two researchers independently screened the literature, extracted the data and evaluated the quality of the literature. Stata 16.0 was used to conduct a network Meta-analysis.Results:A total of 21 studies involving 2 298 women, covering 5 non-invasive interventions (low-frequency pulse electrotherapy, breast massage combined with low-frequency pulse electrotherapy, breast massage and acupoint massage, breast massage and acupoint massage combined with ear point pressure bean, breast massage and acupoint massage combined with external application of Chinese medicine). The network meta-analysis results showed that, compared with routine care, five non-invasive interventions had statistically significant differences in reducing the incidence of maternal breast tenderness ( OR values ranging from 0.20 to 0.39, all P<0.05). Breast massage combined with low-frequency pulse electrotherapy ranked first in terms of effectiveness on preventing of breast tenderness. Conclusions:All five non-invasive interventions are effective on preventing maternal breast tenderness, with breast massage combined with low-frequency pulse electrotherapy being the most effective.

OBJECTIVES: Verrucous epidermal nevus (VEN), seborrheic keratosis (SK), verruca plana (VP), verruca vulgaris (VV), and nevus sebaceous (NS) are common verrucous proliferative skin diseases with similar clinical appearances, often posing diagnostic challenges. Dermoscopy and reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM) can aid in their differentiation, yet their specific features under these tools have not been systematically described. This study aims to summarize and analyze the dermoscopic and RCM features of VEN, SK, VP, VV, and NS. METHODS: A total of 121 patients with histopathologically confirmed verrucous proliferative skin diseases were enrolled. Dermoscopy and RCM imaging was used to observe and analyze the microscopic features of these conditions. RESULTS: Under dermoscopy, the 5 diseases displayed distinct characteristics: VEN typically showed gyriform structures; SK was characterized by gyriform structures, comedo-like openings, and milia-like cysts; VP and VV featured dotted vessels and frogspawn-like structures; NS presented as brownish-yellow globules. RCM revealed shared features such as hyperkeratosis and acanthosis across all 5 diseases. Specific features included gyriform structures and elongated rete ridges in VEN; pseudocysts and gyriform structures in SK; evenly distributed ring-like structures in VP; vacuolated cells and papillomatous proliferation in VV; and frogspawn-like structures in NS. CONCLUSIONS These 5 verrucous proliferative skin conditions exhibit distinguishable features under both dermoscopy and RCM. The combination of these 2 noninvasive imaging modalities holds significant clinical value for the differential diagnosis of verrucous proliferative skin diseases.
Humans ; Dermoscopy/methods* ; Diagnosis, Differential ; Microscopy, Confocal/methods* ; Male ; Female ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; Adolescent ; Keratosis, Seborrheic/pathology* ; Young Adult ; Warts/diagnosis* ; Child ; Aged ; Skin Diseases/pathology* ; Nevus, Sebaceous of Jadassohn/diagnosis* ; Skin Neoplasms/diagnosis* ; Child, Preschool

OBJECTIVES: To explore whether the antioxidant axis Nrf2/HO-1 is involved in the regulation of hippocampus injury induced by cypermethrin and its underlying mechanism. METHODS: Ten-week-old C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into control group and cypermethrin exposure groups with low, medium, and high exposure levels. After 21 days of oral gavage of corn oil (control) or cypermethrin, the levels of MDA, T-SOD, GSH-Px and CAT in the hippocampus of the mice were examined to evaluate the oxidative stress levels. HE staining was used to observe morphological changes of the hippocampal neurons. Western blotting, immunofluorescence staining and RT-qPCR were employed to detect the protein expressions and mRNA expression of Nrf2 and HO-1 and HO-1. RESULTS: Subacute oral exposure to cypermethrin significantly increased MDA level, decreased the activities of antioxidant enzymes T-SOD, GSH-Px and CAT, and induced neuronal damage in the CA1 and CA3 regions in the hippocampus of C57BL/6 mice. Cypermethrin exposure also caused Nrf2 protein translocation from the cytoplasm to the nucleus, accompanied by upregulated expression levels of the key antioxidant factor Nrf2 and its downstream target kinase HO-1. CONCLUSIONS Cypermethrin exposure dose-dependently causes oxidative damage in the hippocampus of C57BL/6 mice, which is regulated by the Nrf2/HO-1 antioxidant pathway.
Animals ; Pyrethrins/toxicity* ; NF-E2-Related Factor 2/metabolism* ; Hippocampus/cytology* ; Mice, Inbred C57BL ; Mice ; Oxidative Stress/drug effects* ; Neurons/pathology* ; Heme Oxygenase-1/metabolism* ; Signal Transduction ; Membrane Proteins

Objective To explore the effect of electromyographic perception-assisted robotic training combined with paired associa-tion stimulation on upper limb function in hemiplegic patients after stroke.Methods From December,2023 to December,2024,120 hemiplegic patients after stroke in Nanjing Pukou People's Hos-pital(Liangjiang Hospital,Southeast University)were randomly assigned to control group(n=60)and experi-mental group(n=60)using random envelope method.Both groups received medication and routine rehabilita-tion training,the control group received traditional muscle strength training combined with paired associative stimulation,and the experimental group received electromyographic perception robot-assisted training combined with paired association stimulation.Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Upper Extremities(FMA-UE),modified Barthel In-dex(MBI),and modified Ashworth Scale(MAS)were conducted before and four weeks after treatment.The sur-face electromyography(sEMG)was used to detect the root mean square(RMS)and integrated electromyography(iEMG)of the biceps and triceps brachii,and to calculate the corresponding co-activation ratio(CR).Results Nine cases in the control group and four cases in the experimental group dropped down.After treatment,RMS of triceps,CR of flexion elbow,the scores of FMA-UE and MBI increased in both groups(|t|>2.219,P<0.001),and were better in the experimental group than in the control group(|t|>2.084,P<0.05);the biceps RMS and CR of elbow extension significantly increased in experimental group(|t|>3.863,P<0.001),and were better in the experimental group than in the control group(|t|>2.498,P<0.05).The MAS score of biceps improved in experi-mental group after treatment(Z=-4.097,P<0.001),and was better in the experimental group than in the con-trol group(Z=-3.459,P<0.01).Conclusion Electromyographic perception robot-assisted training combined with paired association stimulation can im-prove the upper limb motor function and the ability of daily living in hemiplegic patients after stroke.

Objective To explore the differential diagnosis of middle cerebral artery(MCA)embolic infarction and perforating artery infarction based on 3.0T vessel wall magnetic resonance imaging(VW-MRI)characteristics of the head and neck.Methods The data of 148 patients with MCA infarction were retrospectively analyzed.According to the infarction sites,all patients were divided into non-perforating artery infarction group(n=77)and perforating artery infarction group(n=71).All patients underwent routine MRI and VW-MRI scans.MCA stenosis rate,stenosis degree,remodeling index(RI),remodeling mode and plaque properties were evalu-ated,respectively.Results There was no significant difference in stenosis rate,stenosis degree,RI and remodeling mode between the two groups(P＞0.05),but there were significant differences in incidence of intraplaque hemorrhage and irregular plaques,plaque site and enhancement degree between the two groups(P＜0.05).Conclusion The differences in VW-MRI characteristics of different types of MCA infarction are mainly reflected in plaque properties,which provide useful information for clinical determina-tion of infarction types.

Objective:To explore the practical experience in perineal protection and assessment by midwives in general hospitals, so as to provide reference for further reducing the episiotomy rate for non-medical indications.Methods:From December 2021 to January 2022, applying a phenomenological research methodology, 14 midwives from four general hospitals in Anhui Province were selected through purposive sampling combined with maximum difference sampling for semi-structured interviews. Colaizzi 7-step analysis method was used to summarize, analyze and refine themes.Results:Three themes and 10 sub-themes were extracted, namely the motivation for perineal protection (policy orientation, reduction of childbirth injuries, maternal needs), decision-making factors for perineal protection (maternal and infant safety, maternal perineal condition, work experience, work environment, maternal cooperation), and techniques for perineal protection (patience, controlling the speed of fetal head delivery) .Conclusions:Midwives' perineal protection and assessment practices are influenced by multiple factors. Hospital administrators are advised to enhance midwife training, establish system processes to reduce perineal injuries, unify perineal assessment standards, and rationally control episiotomy rates while fully prioritizing the maternal and infant safety.

OBJECTIVE: To observe the efficacy of "Biaoben acupoint compatibility" moxibustion for abdominal obesity and its effect on blood lipid, lipid accumulation product (LAP) and cardiometabolic index (CMI). METHODS: A total of 150 patients with abdominal obesity were randomly divided into an observation group (75 cases, 5 cases dropped out) and a control group (75 cases, 6 cases dropped out). The control group received lifestyle guidance. The observation group received "Biaoben acupoint compatibility" moxibustion at Zhongwan (CV12), Guanyuan (CV4) and bilateral Tianshu (ST25), Zusanli (ST36) on the basis of the control group, 20 min each time, once every other day, 3 times a week for 8 weeks. Before and after treatment, the waist circumference, hip circumference, weight, body mass index (BMI) were observed, the levels of total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) were measured, and the LAP and CMI were calculated in the two groups. RESULTS: After treatment, the waist circumference, weight and BMI were decreased compared with those before treatment in both groups (P<0.05), the changes of the above indexes in the observation group were larger than those in the control group (P<0.05). After treatment, the hip circumference, TC level, TG level, LAP and CMI in the observation group were decreased compared with those before treatment (P<0.05), the HDL-C level was increased compared with that before treatment (P<0.05)；the changes of the TC level, TG level, LAP, CMI and HDL-C level in the observation group were larger than those in the control group (P<0.05). CONCLUSION "Biaoben acupoint compatibility" moxibustion can reduce the degree of obesity in patients with abdominal obesity, and improve blood lipid and reduce lipid accumulation.
Humans ; Acupuncture Points ; Moxibustion ; Male ; Female ; Middle Aged ; Obesity, Abdominal/blood* ; Adult ; Lipids/blood* ; Lipid Metabolism ; Triglycerides/blood* ; Young Adult ; Treatment Outcome ; Aged