As the brain's resident immune cells, microglia perform crucial functions such as phagocytosis, neuronal network maintenance, and injury restoration by adopting various phenotypes. Dynamic imaging of these phenotypes is essential for accessing brain diseases and therapeutic responses. Although numerous probes are available for imaging pro-inflammatory microglia, no PET tracers have been developed specifically to visualize anti-inflammatory microglia. In this study, we present an ¹⁸F-labeled PET tracer (QTFT) that targets the P2Y₁₂, a receptor highly expressed on anti-inflammatory microglia. [¹⁸F]QTFT exhibited high binding affinity to the P2Y₁₂ (14.43 nmol/L) and superior blood-brain barrier permeability compared to other candidates. Micro-PET imaging in IL-4-induced neuroinflammation models showed higher [¹⁸F]QTFT uptake in lesions compared to the contralateral normal brain tissues. Importantly, this specific uptake could be blocked by QTFT or a P2Y₁₂ antagonist. Furthermore, [¹⁸F]QTFT visualized brain lesions in mouse models of epilepsy, glioma, and aging by targeting the aberrantly expressed P2Y₁₂ in anti-inflammatory microglia. In a pilot clinical study, [¹⁸F]QTFT successfully located epileptic foci, showing enhanced radioactive signals in a patient with epilepsy. Collectively, these studies suggest that [¹⁸F]QTFT could serve as a valuable diagnostic tool for imaging various brain disorders by targeting P2Y₁₂ overexpressed in anti-inflammatory microglia.

Objective To explore the effectiveness of an integrated laparoscopic simulation training course (best essential surgical technique training, BEST) in enhancing laparoscopic peritoneal suturing techniques in surgical residents.Methods As an integrated two-stage program, the BEST course applied basic laparoscopic training system with simple molds in phase Ⅰ training, and then adopted advanced laparoscopic training system, 3D Laparoscope and ex-vivo animal models in phase Ⅱ training. The laparoscopic suturing techniques were practiced in phase Ⅱ training. From August 2021 to July 2024, surgical residents in the second year of the national standardized training program were divided into pilot and control groups based on whether they had undergone the BEST course. Two cases of laparoscopic peritoneal suture were performed by the surgical residents under supervision in the department of gastrointestinal surgery. The operative time, quality of suture, and independent completion rate were compared between the two groups.Results A total of 33 surgical residents (19 in pilot group and 14 in control group) were included in this study, and a total of 66 cases of laparoscopic peritoneal suture were performed (38 in pilot group and 28 in control group). The operative time was significantly shorter in pilot group than that in control group (15.7 min vs. 17.5 min, P=0.025). The quality of suture was significantly better in pilot group compared to control group (P=0.023). In pilot group, all peritoneal sutures were performed by residents independently, whereas in control group, 3 cases (10.7%) were assisted by the supervisor, and the independent completion rate was different significantly (P=0.039).Conclusions The BEST course can help improve surgical residents′ laparoscopic peritoneal suturing techniques and could be promoted in the national standardized training program for surgical residents.

Objective The content of the relevant safety items in the instructions of Chinese patent medicines is"Not Clear"to provide a reliable reference for improving the safety and effectiveness of Chinese patent medicines.Methods Search the Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2020,National Essential Medicines List,Handbook of Selected Chinese Patent Drugs in Various Clinical Subjects,and Handbook of Modern Chinese Patent Drugs.Conduct random sampling according to Chinese patent medicines'different efficacy and dosage forms and collect complete basic information and versions.There are a total of 105 latest drug instructions.The safety information in each drug instruction is extracted and entered into Excel 2019.The annotations are summarized and statistically analyzed one by one.Results After summarizing,most instructions are marked with safety item information such as adverse e-vents,contraindications,pharmacology,and toxicology.Howe ver,the degree of detail of each content varies greatly.Common problems include non-standard terminology description,content"avoiding the important and light,passing it off"or inconsistent content with the labeling,and insufficient clinical data research.Conclusions There is a severe lack of research content in the package insert of Chinese patent medicines,and it is still necessary to further strengthen the discussion and research on the mechanism of action of medicines to revise and improve the safety information of the instructions and ensure the safety of clinical use.

Minimally invasive surgery represented by laparoscopy has been carried out for more than 30 years, and the technological development has tended to be flat. Currently, the techno-logy is still improving and innovating on the platform of laparoscopy, from traditional laparoscopy to reduced port and single port laparoscopy, from transabdominal to natural orifice transluminal tech-niques, from standard definition and high-definition to 3D and 4K ultra high definition fluorescence guided laparoscopy. The booming development of robotic surgery is also based on the platform of laparoscopy. From the perspective of disease treatment, there is no revolutionary change, such as changing the long-term efficacy of tumor treatment. In this era of technological prosperity but uncertainty, the future of minimally invasive surgery may not be a single technological innovation, but the organic integration and common development of multiple technologies. The authors will focus on the advantages and challenges of various minimally invasive technologies, and look forward to the application prospects of artificial intelligence in precision technology and decision-making in minimally invasive surgery, in order to open up new paths for the sustainable development of mini-mally invasive surgery, overcome current confusion, and move towards a more accurate, efficient, and popularized future.

On the occasion of the 110th Anniversary of the establishment of the Chinese Medical Association, the third conference of the Fourth Editorial Board of Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery, and the Second Elite Group of Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery, was successfully held in Kunming on July 4, 2025. This conference systematically summarizes the development experience of the journal over the past 20 years from three aspects: the role of ecological construction of thought in the discipline construction of digestive surgery, the display of the latest academic achievements in the field of digestive surgery, the development difficulties, and breakthrough paths of the discipline, and strategically plans the path of discipline construction in the new era.

Objective To explore the changes in neural activity in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)and their corre-lation with executive function,and to analyze the neural mechanisms underlying the decline in executive function in T2DM patients.Methods Thirty-one T2DM patients(T2DM group)and thirty-two healthy controls(HC)(HC group)matched for body mass index(BMI)underwent resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging(rs-fMRI)scans and N-back task tests were included.Differ-ences in the amplitude of low-frequency fluctuation(ALFF),regional homogeneity(ReHo),and seed-based functional connectivity(FC)between the two groups were compared,and partial correlation analyses were performed between the difference results and N-back task performance.Results The T2DM group showed prolonged reaction time(RT)in the 1-back and 2-back tasks.T2DM patients exhibited increased ALFF in the bilateral caudate nucleus,left medial superior frontal gyrus,and right postcentral gyrus,as well as elevated ReHo in the right putamen.FC analysis revealed significant alterations in FC between the caudate nucleus,putamen,and multiple brain regions in T2DM patients,with some of these FC changes significantly correlated with RT and accuracy(ACC)in the N-back task.Conclusion The decline in executive function in T2DM patients may be associated with abnormal neural activity in brain regions such as the striatum,salience network,and frontoparietal control network.FC further decreases under increased cognitive load.These findings provide evidence for the study of the neural mechanisms of executive function impairment in T2DM patients.

AIM:A strain was isolated and identified as the H3N8 subtype of the avian influenza virus from a sick chicken at a farm in Yangjiang,Guangdong Province,named A/chicken/Yangjiang/552/2023(abbreviated as YJ/552).The aim of this research is to determine its genetic evolution,biological properties and pathogenicity in hamsters.This study may provide a theoretical strategy for preventing and treating the H3N8 subtype avian influenza virus-induced epidemic.METHODS:A strain of H3N8 avian influenza virus from chickens was characterised by phylogenetic analy-sis,antigenic diversity,receptor-binding specificity,neuraminidase activity,replication,and transmission in hamsters and a systematic pathological analysis was conducted.RESULTS:This novel avian influenza virus was generated through complex recombination of Eurasian avian H3 genes,North American avian N8 genes and six internal genes of H9N2 sub-type AIV.The cleavage site of the outer protein,HA,was PEKQTR↓GLF,which is characteristic of the low pathogenic avian influenza virus.The HA gene of YJ/552 exhibited the highest nucleotide homology with A/China/ZMD-22-2/2022(H3N8)at 99.09%,while the NA gene showed the highest homology with A/chicken/Dongguan/879/2022(H3N8)at 99.01%.This strain preferentially binds to avian-type receptors and could bind to human-type receptors.This virus could effectively replicate in the trachea and lungs of inoculated and contact hamsters.CONCLUSION:YJ/552 is a recombi-nant H3N8 avian influenza virus replicated in the upper respiratory system and transmitted in hamsters.This study pro-vides data support for the early warning and prevention of H3 subtype avian influenza viruses.

Objective:To explore the effects of quality control circles (QCCs) combined with the strength concept in health education for pediatric leukemia patients.Methods:Totally 185 pediatric leukemia patients admitted to the Children's Hospital of Soochow University from January 2021 to August 2023 were selected as participants by convenience sampling. They were randomly divided into a control group ( n=92) and an observation group ( n=93) based on odd and even numbering. Patients in the control group received standard health education, while those in the observation group underwent QCC-based health education activities incorporating the strength concept. Dietary behavior improvement, treatment adherence, quality of life, and patient satisfaction with nursing care were compared between the two groups before and after the intervention. Results:After the intervention, dietary behavior scores in both groups decreased significantly, with the observation group showing significantly lower scores than the control group ( P<0.05). Treatment adherence and quality of life scores improved significantly in both groups, with the observation group scoring higher than the control group across all dimensions ( P<0.05). Moreover, the observation group demonstrated higher patient satisfaction with nursing care compared to the control group ( P<0.05) . Conclusions:The application of QCC activities combined with health education based on the strength concept effectively improves dietary behavior, treatment adherence, quality of life, and satisfaction with nursing care among pediatric leukemia patients, which is worth promoting in clinical practice.

Objective The content of the relevant safety items in the instructions of Chinese patent medicines is"Not Clear"to provide a reliable reference for improving the safety and effectiveness of Chinese patent medicines.Methods Search the Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2020,National Essential Medicines List,Handbook of Selected Chinese Patent Drugs in Various Clinical Subjects,and Handbook of Modern Chinese Patent Drugs.Conduct random sampling according to Chinese patent medicines'different efficacy and dosage forms and collect complete basic information and versions.There are a total of 105 latest drug instructions.The safety information in each drug instruction is extracted and entered into Excel 2019.The annotations are summarized and statistically analyzed one by one.Results After summarizing,most instructions are marked with safety item information such as adverse e-vents,contraindications,pharmacology,and toxicology.Howe ver,the degree of detail of each content varies greatly.Common problems include non-standard terminology description,content"avoiding the important and light,passing it off"or inconsistent content with the labeling,and insufficient clinical data research.Conclusions There is a severe lack of research content in the package insert of Chinese patent medicines,and it is still necessary to further strengthen the discussion and research on the mechanism of action of medicines to revise and improve the safety information of the instructions and ensure the safety of clinical use.

[Purpose]To analyze the incidence and mortality of liver cancer in Fusui County of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in 2019 and the trend of change from 201 1 to 2019.[Meth-ods]Based on the incidence and mortality data of liver cancer in Fusui County from 2011 to 2019,the crude incidence rate,crude mortality rate,age-standardized rate by Chinese standard population(ASIRC/ASMRC),age-standardized rate by world standard population(ASMRW/ASM-RW),disability-adjusted life years(DALY),years of life lost(YLL),years of lived with disability(YLD)were calculated.The Joinpoint linear regression model was used to calculate the average annual percentage change(AAPC)of the ASIRC/ASMRC and DALY rate of liver cancer in Fusui County from 2011 to 2019.[Results]In 2019,there were 345 new cases and 298 deaths of liver cancer in Fusui County,accounting for 28.49％and 35.86％of all new cases and death cases of malignant tumors in Fusui County,respectively.The crude incidence rate,ASIRC and ASIRW were 74.71/105,67.55/105 and 65.63/105,respectively;the crude mortality rate,ASMRC and ASMRW were 64.53/105,58.78/105 and 56.88/105,respectively.In 2019,ASIRC/ASMRC of men were higher than those of women(105.32/105 and 95.67/105 for men;27.26/105 and 19.11/105 for women).The peak incidence and mortality rates were in the 65～69 and 80～84 age groups,re-spectively.The incidence rate of liver cancer in Fusui County declined from 82.50/105 in 2011 to 67.55/105 in 2019,with an AAPC of-3.01％(P=0.024),but the mortality rate did not have sig-nificant changes(AAPC=-1.44％,P=0.224).The rate of DALY decreased from 14.51/105 to 10.36/105,with an AAPC of-2.82％(P=0.050).[Conclusion]The incidence rate and DALY rate of liv-er cancer in Fusui County showed an overall decreasing trend from 2011 to 2019,but still re-mained at a high level.It is necessary to further strengthen the prevention,screening and early treatment of liver cancer in this region,especially for men and the elderly.