Objective To study the complexity of helical tomotherapy plans for different anatomical sites and explore its correlations with dosimetric verification.Methods A total of 71 complexity metrics of the helical tomotherapy plans executed by Accuray?planning system v.5.1.9.2 for nasopharyngeal carcinoma(n=52),breast cancer(n=19),cervical cancer(n=52)and central nervous system cancer(n=37)were analyzed.The correlations between metrics were analyzed,and principal component analysis was used for dimensionality reduction.The global complexity score(normalized plan complexity score,nPCS)was calculated.The top-contributing complexity metrics within the first 10 principal components were extracted,and a correlation analysis with the gamma passing rate was conducted.Results There was no significant correlation between most metrics.The global complexity score was different for different sites,with the highest median nPCS and the most complex plan in the head and neck cancer.The correlation analysis between the global complexity score and gamma passing rate revealed that in the central nervous system plans,CFNS90 and EPSTV1_0 had strong correlations with gamma passing rate for 3%/2 mm criterion,and a significant correlation was found between CFNS90 and gamma passing rate for 3%/3 mm criterion.Conclusion Complexity scores can quantize the complexity of helical tomotherapy plans for different sites,and certain metrics are correlated with gamma passing rate.

Epigenetic modifications of RNA play a crucial role in the initiation and progression of tumors.Among these modifications,N6-methyladenosine(m6A)modification catalyzed by the METTL3 methyltransferase is one of the most common RNA modifications.It is essential for regulating RNA transcription,stability,and translation.At the same time,long non-coding RNAs(lncRNAs)also serve as important regulatory molecules and play a significant role in the development and progression of tumors.However,the reciprocal interaction between lncRNAs and METTL3,as well as their functional mechanisms within tumors,are not fully understood.This paper aims to provide a comprehensive over-view of the mutual regulation between lncRNAs and METTL3 in tumors.The goal is to offer new insights and theoretical foundations for a better understanding of tumor pathogenesis.

With the continuous evolution of minimally invasive surgical concepts,operative techniques are progressively advancing from"minimal injury"toward"scarless"approaches.Super-minimally laparoscopic surgery(SMLS)is a novel surgical modality developed on the basis of conventional laparoscopic techniques through the innovation and recombination of operative elements,aiming to achieve smaller trauma and improved cosmetic outcomes.Utilizing the umbilical skin fold as a natural scar-concealing site,SMLS establishes no more than two primary operating channels(maximum diameter≤15 mm),supplemented by auxiliary ports≤2 mm in diameter on the abdominal wall.Combined with innovative separable surgical instruments and high-definition visualization systems,this approach provides a systematic solution to key issues such as residual access-site scarring.This review summarizes the development,technical innovations,current clinical applications,and potential aesthetic value of SMLS in the evolution of minimally invasive surgery,aiming to offer theoretical insights and research reference for its future promotion and technical refinement.

Objective To study the complexity of helical tomotherapy plans for different anatomical sites and explore its correlations with dosimetric verification.Methods A total of 71 complexity metrics of the helical tomotherapy plans executed by Accuray?planning system v.5.1.9.2 for nasopharyngeal carcinoma(n=52),breast cancer(n=19),cervical cancer(n=52)and central nervous system cancer(n=37)were analyzed.The correlations between metrics were analyzed,and principal component analysis was used for dimensionality reduction.The global complexity score(normalized plan complexity score,nPCS)was calculated.The top-contributing complexity metrics within the first 10 principal components were extracted,and a correlation analysis with the gamma passing rate was conducted.Results There was no significant correlation between most metrics.The global complexity score was different for different sites,with the highest median nPCS and the most complex plan in the head and neck cancer.The correlation analysis between the global complexity score and gamma passing rate revealed that in the central nervous system plans,CFNS90 and EPSTV1_0 had strong correlations with gamma passing rate for 3%/2 mm criterion,and a significant correlation was found between CFNS90 and gamma passing rate for 3%/3 mm criterion.Conclusion Complexity scores can quantize the complexity of helical tomotherapy plans for different sites,and certain metrics are correlated with gamma passing rate.

Epigenetic modifications of RNA play a crucial role in the initiation and progression of tumors.Among these modifications,N6-methyladenosine(m6A)modification catalyzed by the METTL3 methyltransferase is one of the most common RNA modifications.It is essential for regulating RNA transcription,stability,and translation.At the same time,long non-coding RNAs(lncRNAs)also serve as important regulatory molecules and play a significant role in the development and progression of tumors.However,the reciprocal interaction between lncRNAs and METTL3,as well as their functional mechanisms within tumors,are not fully understood.This paper aims to provide a comprehensive over-view of the mutual regulation between lncRNAs and METTL3 in tumors.The goal is to offer new insights and theoretical foundations for a better understanding of tumor pathogenesis.

With the continuous evolution of minimally invasive surgical concepts,operative techniques are progressively advancing from"minimal injury"toward"scarless"approaches.Super-minimally laparoscopic surgery(SMLS)is a novel surgical modality developed on the basis of conventional laparoscopic techniques through the innovation and recombination of operative elements,aiming to achieve smaller trauma and improved cosmetic outcomes.Utilizing the umbilical skin fold as a natural scar-concealing site,SMLS establishes no more than two primary operating channels(maximum diameter≤15 mm),supplemented by auxiliary ports≤2 mm in diameter on the abdominal wall.Combined with innovative separable surgical instruments and high-definition visualization systems,this approach provides a systematic solution to key issues such as residual access-site scarring.This review summarizes the development,technical innovations,current clinical applications,and potential aesthetic value of SMLS in the evolution of minimally invasive surgery,aiming to offer theoretical insights and research reference for its future promotion and technical refinement.

Objective:To systematically review the effect of bilateral thoracic paravertebral nerve block (TPVB) on postoperative analgesia in the patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) under general anesthesia (GA) using a meta-analysis.Methods:A systematic search of PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Embase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang, and VIP databases was performed, with a limited search period ending in December 2023. Randomized controlled trials regarding bilateral TPVB combined with GA versus GA alone for postoperative analgesia following CABG were included. The primary outcome was the rate of 24 h postoperative rescue analgesia. Secondary outcomes were intraoperative opioid consumption, incidence of intraoperative adverse reactions, indicators related to postoperative recovery, and incidence of postoperative adverse reactions. This meta-analysis was performed by using the " meta" package in R studio software.Results:A total of 9 papers ( n=788) were included. Compared to GA, bilateral TPVB combined with GA reduced intraoperative opioid consumption ( SMD=-1.88, 95% confidence interval [ CI] -2.80--0.96), decreased the rate of 24 h postoperative rescue analgesia ( RR=0.17, 95% CI 0.06-0.46) and the incidence of postoperative adverse reactions ( RR=0.39, 95% CI 0.25-0.60) and shortened postoperative extubation time ( MD=-1.52, 95% CI -2.01--1.03), postoperative intensive care unit stay ( MD=-4.40, 95% CI -5.29--3.51) and postoperative hospitalization time ( MD=-0.70, 95% CI -1.37--0.04). Conclusions:Bilateral TPVB can enhance the postoperative analgesic effect in the patients undergoing CABG under general anesthesia.

AIM:To investigate the role of Ywhab in the growth of mouse B-cell lymphoma,and to explore the potential underlying mechanisms.METHODS:The correlation between Ywhab and human diffuse large B-cell lymphoma(DLBCL)was investigated by bioinformatics analysis.Infection with retroviral vector was performed to establish stable mouse B-cell lymphoma 38B9 cell line with overexpression of Ywhab gene,which was verified by RT-qPCR and Western blot.The impact of Ywhab overexpression on 38B9 cell growth both in vitro and in vivo was detected by cell counting,CCK-8 assay,and subcutaneous tumor loading experiments.The expression of apoptosis-related proteins was detected by RT-qPCR and Western blot.Co-immunoprecipitation combined with mass spectrometry(CoIP-MS)was employed to search for proteins specifically binding to Ywhab gene product 14-3-3β,which was confirmed by Western blot and molecu-lar docking analysis.RESULTS:The Ywhab gene exhibited low expression in DLBCL,which was correlated with poor clinical prognosis of DLBCL patients.Compared with normal mouse bone marrow B cells,Ywhab expression was low in 38B9 cells.Overexpression of Ywhab induced apoptosis of 38B9 cells both in vitro and in vivo,promoted the expression of pro-apoptotic proteins Puma,Noxa and Bax at both mRNA and protein levels,and inhibited the mRNA and protein expres-sion of anti-apoptotic protein Bcl2(P＜0.05).The 14-3-3β protein specifically bound to Hsp90aa1 and reduced Hsp90aa1 protein levels,thereby suppressing the growth of 38B9 cells.CONCLUSION:Ywhab promotes the apoptosis of B-cell lymphoma cells by binding to Hsp90aa1 and thereby inhibiting the function of Hsp90aa1.

Objective:To investigate the application effect of E-learning digital platform combined with brainstorming teaching in nursing practice teaching of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery.Methods:A total of 41 nursing students who received practice teaching in Qilu Hospital of Shandong University from January 2022 to June 2022 were selected as control group, and 39 nursing students who received practice teaching from July 2022 to December 2022 were selected as observation group. The students in the control group received traditional nursing teaching, while those in the observation group received brainstorming teaching based on the E-learning digital platform. After teaching, the two groups were compared in terms of academic performance, daily problem-solving ability, self-learning ability, critical thinking ability, and degree of satisfaction with teaching. SPSS 24.0 was used to perform the chi-square test and the t-test. Results:Compared with the control group, the observation group had significantly higher theoretical and operational assessment scores [(90.11±5.43)/(88.19±5.33) vs. (82.67±5.09)/(81.33±4.27)], scores of positive problem-solving orientation and rational problem-solving dimensions of the problem-solving questionnaire, scores of each dimension of the self-learning ability scale and the critical thinking ability, and scores of classroom teaching, clinical teaching, support, and resources in the satisfaction scale, as well as significantly lower scores of negative problem orientation, avoidance style, and impulsive neglect style in the problem-solving questionnaire ( P<0.05). The observation group had significantly higher scores of classroom teaching, clinical teaching machine support, and resources than the control group. Conclusions:In the nursing practice teaching of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery, the application of E-learning digital platform combined with brainstorming teaching can effectively improve the performance of nursing interns and strengthen their problem-solving, self-learning, and critical thinking abilities, with a relatively high degree of satisfaction among nursing interns.

AIM:This study aims to investigate the expression differences of the ultraconserved RNA gene cluster uc.102-uc.106 and its host gene Obg-like ATPase 1(OLA1)in various tissues of C57BL/6J mice.METHODS:Five healthy male C57BL/6J mice aged 8～10 weeks were selected,and under normal physiological conditions,various tis-sues and organs,including liver,testis,bone marrow,brain,kidney,blood,lung,colon,thymus,spleen,stomach,heart,lymph nodes and bladder,were collected.Simultaneously,magnetic bead separation technology was employed to extract bone marrow blood cells,including B cells,macrophages,erythroid precursor,and mature red blood cells.The ex-pression levels of uc.102-uc.106 and OLA1 mRNA were determined by RT-qPCR with GAPDH as the internal reference.RESULTS:The OLA1 mRNA exhibited high expression levels in the brain,lymph nodes,testis and thymus of C57BL/6J mice,and low expression levels in the liver,spleen,lung,colon and peripheral blood(P<0.05).The expression trend of the uc.102-uc.106 gene cluster was generally opposite to that of OLA1 mRNA,except for both exhibiting high expression levels in testicular tissue(P<0.05).In blood cells,the OLA1 mRNA and the uc.102-uc.106 gene cluster showed the highest expression levels in B cells and the lowest expression levels in mature red blood cells(P<0.05).CONCLU-SION:This study indicates that OLA1 gene and uc.102-uc.106 gene cluster are expressed in different tissues and blood cells of C57BL/6J mice.Notably,the high expression levels of OLA1 gene and uc.102-uc.106 gene cluster in the mouse testis suggest a potential association with male reproductive functions.