Objective:To study the comprehensive surgical treatment of brucellosis with chest wall cysts as the main manifestation.Methods:Retrospective analysis was made on the general information epidemiological characteristics, clinical manifestations, laboratory examinations, imaging examinations, treatment and outcomes of five patients with brucellosis mainly manifested by chest wall cysts admitted to the 948 Hospital of the People's Liberation Army from July 2019 to June 2022.Results:Among the 5 patients, there were 4 males and 1 female, aged between 23 and 64 years old, with a clear history of contact with cattle and sheep. The main clinical manifestation was painless cystic masses on the chest wall. Both the serum tiger red plate agglutination test (RBPT) and the test tube agglutination test (SAT) were positive. Four cases were infected with Brucella and one case was infected with Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae (considered as Brucella infection based on the overall condition). All patients exhibited abnormal chest wall signals (manifesting as hypointense on T1-weighted imaging and hyperintense on T2-weighted imaging) on magnetic resonance imaging(MRI), and were ultimately diagnosed with brucellosis presenting predominantly as chest wall cysts. After complete removal of the chest wall cyst through surgery, a combination treatment of rifampicin capsules and doxycycline hyclate tablets was given for 6 weeks. There were no significant adverse reactions and the wound healed in one stage. During the postoperative follow-up period of 11 - 40 months, MRI reexamination demonstrated no evidence of chest wall cyst recurrence, and all SAT results were negative. Conclusions:Patients with brucellosis presenting as chest wall cysts are clinically rare and lack specific symptoms. Surgical resection of the affected lesion combined with early, standardized, combined, and full course antimicrobial therapy results in a good prognosis for the patient.

Objective:To study the comprehensive surgical treatment of brucellosis with chest wall cysts as the main manifestation.Methods:Retrospective analysis was made on the general information epidemiological characteristics, clinical manifestations, laboratory examinations, imaging examinations, treatment and outcomes of five patients with brucellosis mainly manifested by chest wall cysts admitted to the 948 Hospital of the People's Liberation Army from July 2019 to June 2022.Results:Among the 5 patients, there were 4 males and 1 female, aged between 23 and 64 years old, with a clear history of contact with cattle and sheep. The main clinical manifestation was painless cystic masses on the chest wall. Both the serum tiger red plate agglutination test (RBPT) and the test tube agglutination test (SAT) were positive. Four cases were infected with Brucella and one case was infected with Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae (considered as Brucella infection based on the overall condition). All patients exhibited abnormal chest wall signals (manifesting as hypointense on T1-weighted imaging and hyperintense on T2-weighted imaging) on magnetic resonance imaging(MRI), and were ultimately diagnosed with brucellosis presenting predominantly as chest wall cysts. After complete removal of the chest wall cyst through surgery, a combination treatment of rifampicin capsules and doxycycline hyclate tablets was given for 6 weeks. There were no significant adverse reactions and the wound healed in one stage. During the postoperative follow-up period of 11 - 40 months, MRI reexamination demonstrated no evidence of chest wall cyst recurrence, and all SAT results were negative. Conclusions:Patients with brucellosis presenting as chest wall cysts are clinically rare and lack specific symptoms. Surgical resection of the affected lesion combined with early, standardized, combined, and full course antimicrobial therapy results in a good prognosis for the patient.

Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy of Shanghai-style pediatric tuina combined with visceral acupoint manipulation in children with adenoid hypertrophy(AH)of lung-spleen qi deficiency type.Methods Sixty-six AH children with lung-spleen qi deficiency treated at Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine from December 2023 to December 2024 were randomized into trial group(n=33,receiving Shanghai-style tuina+visceral acupoint manipulation)and control group(n=33,receiving conventional tuina)for 2 weeks.Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)syndrome scores(primary/secondary symptoms),Disease-Specific Quality of Life for Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea 18-item Survey(OSA-18)scores,and endoscopic adenoid obstruction scores were observed before and after treatment,and the clinical efficacy and safety were evaluated.Results(1)After two weeks of treatment,the total effective rate was 93.94％(31/33)in the trial group versus 72.73％(24/33)in the control group.The intergroup comparison(by chi-square test)showed that the efficacy in the trial group was superior to that in the control group(P＜0.05).(2)After treatment,both groups showed reduction in the primary TCM symptom score and secondary TCM symptom score(P＜0.01),with greater reductions in the trial group(P＜0.05 or P＜0.01).(3)After treatment,OSA-18 scores were decreased in both groups(P＜0.01),with greater reductions in the trial group(P＜0.01).(4)After treatment,adenoid obstruction scores were improved in both groups(P＜0.01),with superior outcomes in the trial group(P＜0.05).(5)No adverse events(e.g.,myalgia,pruritus,allergy)were reported in either group.Conclusion Shanghai-style tuina combined with visceral acupoint manipulation effectively improves clinical symptoms and quality of life in AH children with lung-spleen qi deficiency syndrome,demonstrating high safety.

The objective of this study was to develop a rapid and precise detection technique for por-cine Senecavirus A(SVA)employing reverse transcription recombinase polymerase amplification(RT-RAA)in conjunction with CRISPR Cas13a technology.Additionally,the study aimed to opti-mize the assay's reaction conditions to enhance amplification efficiency.Eight RT-RAA primer sets were designed based on the conserved gene sequence of porcine SVA,and a series of reaction condi-tions were evaluated to refine the RT-RAA reaction system.Subsequently,CRISPR-derived RNA(crRNA)sequences were developed and selected to construct the RT-RAA-CRISPR reaction sys-tem.The method's specificity was determined by examining six prevalent porcine pathogenic nucleic acids,while its sensitivity was assessed using SVA cRNA standards quantified by digital PCR.The method's stability and the consistency of clinical sample analysis were also evaluated.The findings revealed that the optimized RT-RAA and CRISPR reaction systems exhibited the highest amplifi-cation efficiency at a reaction temperature of 37 ℃.Among the eight crRNAs,five were identified as exhibiting the strongest detection signals.The formulated RT-RAA-CRISPR Cas13a method demonstrated exceptional specificity,showing no cross-reactivity with other common porcine disea-ses,including ASFV,PRRSV,PEDV,PCV2,CSFV,and PRV.The method achieved high sensitivi-ty,detecting as low as 0.86 copies/μL of SVA,and exhibited stable fluorescence output,robust re-producibility,and the ability to complete clinical sample analysis within 50 minutes.Consistency e-valuation with six positive and 58 negative samples indicated 100％agreement in outcomes.These results substantiate that the study successfully established a rapid and specific RT-RAA-CRISPR Cas13a detection method for the on-site identification of porcine Senecavirus A,demonstrating high specificity and sensitivity,and holds promise for application in SVA monitoring and control initia-tives.

Objective: To analyze the research hotspots and advancements in weight management for obese children both domestically and internationally, providing a theoretical foundation for future studies of related fields. Methods: Relevant literature for weight management of obese children were retrieved from CNKI, Wanfang, Weipu, Web of Science (WOS) databases for the period from January 1, 2014, to December 31, 2024. Excel, CiteSpace, and VOSviewer were used to analyze annual publication volume, authors, institutions, keywords, and other bibliometric characteristics. Results: A total of 158 Chinese literature and 484 English literature were included. Domestic publications remained stable, while international publications fluctuated but stabilized during 2018-2022. The publication volume and institutional collaboration map indicated that foreign scholars collaborations were concentrated, whereas domestic collaborations were scattered. The foreign scholar with the highest number of publications was Ball (29 articles). And the country with the most publications was the United States (256 articles). Journal dual map overlay indicated future would focus on medicine, internal medicine and clinical medicine. Both domestic and foreign studies focused on participants, weight management methods and monitoring indicators, with foreign studies further exploring research methods. Conclusions In the past decades, weight management methods and specific measures have been a primary focus in this field, with distinct priorities observed between domestic and international scholars. In the future, international exchanges and cooperation should be strengthened, and weight management plans for obese children with Chinese characteristics should be developed according to actual conditions.

The objective of this study was to develop a rapid and precise detection technique for por-cine Senecavirus A(SVA)employing reverse transcription recombinase polymerase amplification(RT-RAA)in conjunction with CRISPR Cas13a technology.Additionally,the study aimed to opti-mize the assay's reaction conditions to enhance amplification efficiency.Eight RT-RAA primer sets were designed based on the conserved gene sequence of porcine SVA,and a series of reaction condi-tions were evaluated to refine the RT-RAA reaction system.Subsequently,CRISPR-derived RNA(crRNA)sequences were developed and selected to construct the RT-RAA-CRISPR reaction sys-tem.The method's specificity was determined by examining six prevalent porcine pathogenic nucleic acids,while its sensitivity was assessed using SVA cRNA standards quantified by digital PCR.The method's stability and the consistency of clinical sample analysis were also evaluated.The findings revealed that the optimized RT-RAA and CRISPR reaction systems exhibited the highest amplifi-cation efficiency at a reaction temperature of 37 ℃.Among the eight crRNAs,five were identified as exhibiting the strongest detection signals.The formulated RT-RAA-CRISPR Cas13a method demonstrated exceptional specificity,showing no cross-reactivity with other common porcine disea-ses,including ASFV,PRRSV,PEDV,PCV2,CSFV,and PRV.The method achieved high sensitivi-ty,detecting as low as 0.86 copies/μL of SVA,and exhibited stable fluorescence output,robust re-producibility,and the ability to complete clinical sample analysis within 50 minutes.Consistency e-valuation with six positive and 58 negative samples indicated 100％agreement in outcomes.These results substantiate that the study successfully established a rapid and specific RT-RAA-CRISPR Cas13a detection method for the on-site identification of porcine Senecavirus A,demonstrating high specificity and sensitivity,and holds promise for application in SVA monitoring and control initia-tives.

Objective To investigate the role of sodium-glucose cotransporter 1(SGLT1)inhibitor mizagliflozin(MIZA)in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease(ADPKD).Methods Western blotting,quantitative polymerase chain reaction(qPCR),and immunofluorescence staining were used to determine the expression and distribution of SGLT1 in kidney tissues of PKD1-/-and PKD1+/+mice,human renal cancer adjacent tissue and ADPKD tissue.Renal cyst lining epithelial cells OX161 and renal tubular epithelial cells UCL93 were treated with MIZA,incubated at 37℃for 24,48,and 72 h,and then were subjected to methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium and colony formation assay to observe cell proliferation.The qPCR method was used to determine the mRNA levels of collagen 1α1,collagen 3α1,and fibronectin 1 in OX161 cells treated with 100 μmol/L MIZA for 48 h.The Madin-Darby canine kidney(MDCK)cell 3D cyst formation assay verified the effect of MIZA on cyst formation.The mRNA-seq technology was used to detect differentially expressed genes between UCL93 cells and OX161 cells,and between OX161 cells and OX161 cells treated with 100 μmol/L MIZA for 48 h,and then the differentially expressed genes were analyzed with Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)enrichment analysis.Results The expression level of SGLT1 was significantly increased in the tissues of ADPKD patients and PKD1-/-mice compared to those in normal kidney tissues(P＜0.05,P＜0.01).Immunofluorescence staining revealed that SGLT1 was mainly expressed in the cystic lining epithelial cells.Additionally,MIZA inhibited the proliferation and fibrosis of polycystic kidney cells in a concentration-and time-dependent manner,and also inhibited cyst formation in 3D formation assay in vitro.The mRNA-seq analysis and KEGG enrichment analysis showed that differentially expressed genes between OX161 cells and OX161 cells cultured in 100 μmol/L MIZA for 48 h were mainly enriched in the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase(PI3K)-protein kinase B(Akt)and mitogen-activated protein kinase(MAPK)signaling pathways,which were the same as those between OX161 cells and UCL93 cells.Conclusion The SGLT1 inhibitor MIZA may inhibit the proliferation and fibrosis of polycystic kidney cells through signaling pathways such as PI3K-Akt and MAPK,delaying the growth of polycystic kidney,and it is a potential therapeutic target for ADPKD.

BACKGROUND:Numerous scholars have previously researched certain greater tuberosity fractures and the procedures used to treat them.Few researchers,however,have studied the comminuted split fracture of the greater tuberosity of the humerus(Liu-Gang type IV)with rotator cuff tear in great detail. OBJECTIVE:To compare the clinical therapeutic effect of open repair position modified calcaneal plate combined with suture anchors and proximal humeral internal locking system(PHILOS)plate in the treatment of comminuted fracture of split-type greater tuberosity of humerus combined with rotator cuff tears(Liu-Gang type IV). METHODS:Case data of 30 patients with comminuted fracture of split-type greater tuberosity of humerus combined with rotator cuff tears(Liu-Gang type IV)from May 2012 to May 2022 were retrospectively analyzed.They were divided into the modified calcaneal plate combined with suture anchor group(group A)and the PHILOS with#2 Johnson group(group B),with 15 cases in each group.Intraoperative blood loss,surgical time,and incision length of all patients were recorded.Pain visual analog scale score,Constant-Murley score,as well as shoulder joint abduction,forward flexion,external rotation,and dorsal expansion activities during the last follow-up(>1 year)were evaluated. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)The surgical incision length and operation time were shorter,and blood loss was less in group A than those in group B(P<0.05).(2)No significant difference in visual analog scale score and Constant-Murley score was detected between the two groups(P>0.05).(3)During the last follow-up,forward flexion in group A was better than that in group B(P<0.05).No significant difference in abduction,external rotation,and dorsal expansion was determined between group A and group B(P>0.05).(4)In terms of complications,there was 1 case of shoulder joint pain and discomfort in group A(7%),2 cases of subacromial impingement syndrome,2 cases of upward movement of nodules,and 2 cases of shoulder joint pain(40%)in group B.There were significant differences in complication rates between the two groups(P=0.031).(5)In summary,the modified calcaneal plate combined with suture anchors in the treatment of comminuted fracture of split-type greater tuberosity of humerus combined with rotator cuff tears(Liu-Gang type IV)could better restore the forward flexion function of the shoulder joint and has a small incision,less blood loss,shorter operation time and fewer complications.

OBJECTIVE To predict the amount of colorants used in the preparation of placebo of Chinese medicine by construc-ting particle swarm optimization-back propagation neural network PSO-BPNN compound granules,and to provide a new idea for the simulation of placebo color of Chinese medicine compound granules.METHODS The BP neural network was used to establish the model of sample color parameters L,a?,b?and pigment mass fraction.The global search ability of particle swarm optimization algo-rithm was used to optimize the weight and bias of BP neural network to prevent the local minimum value of the model.The linear reduc-tion weight coefficient method and the introduction of mutation operator were used to improve the global optimization ability of particle swarm optimization algorithm.The color comprehensive evaluation index(ΔE)was used as the objective evaluation standard to verify the test results.RESULTS The training results show that the fitting accuracy of the improved PSO-BP neural network was up to 98.31%.The prediction results show that the prediction error of the improved PSO-BP neural network was the smallest,and the mean absolute percentage error(MAPE),root mean square error(RMSE)and mean color difference(ΔE)were 0.411 5,2.164 6 and 2.56,respectively.The verification samples of three kinds of particles were prepared for verification.The ΔE of the verification sample and the model drug were 1.73,2.63 and 4.11,respectively.The color difference between the two groups and the model drug was small by visual evaluation.CONCLUSION The BP neural network based on the improved particle swarm optimization algorithm can simulate the prediction of the amount of colorants used in the preparation of Chinese medicine compound granules,and can be used as a recommended optimization model for placebo color matching research.

Objective This research assessed the impact of incorporating choledochoscopy with laparoscopic left hepatectomy on stress response and bile duct stone removal in patients presenting with complex intrahepatic biliary stones.Methods Clinical data of 194 patients with complex intrahepatic biliary stones from June 2020 to June 2024 were retrospectively analyzed.The patients were divided into control group (n=97) and observation group (n=97) according to different operation methods.The control group received laparoscopic left hepatectomy,while the observation group received choledochoscopic lithotomy combined with laparoscopic left hepatectomy.The changes of stress indexes[cortisol (Cor),adrenaline (AD)],inflammatory factors[C-reactive protein (CRP),interleukin-6 (IL-6),tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α)]in the two groups before and 3 days after operation were compared.The liver function indexes[alanine transaminase (ALT),total bilirubin (TBiL),glutamyl transferase (GGT)]of the two groups before and 7 days after operation were compared.The treatment effect levels of the two groups were evaluated 3 months after operation.The incidence of postoperative complications (bile leakage,infection,residual stones and pleural effusion) was recorded and compared between the two groups.Results Three days before and after operation,the levels of Cor,AD,CRP,IL-6 and TNF-α in the two groups had no significant difference (P>0.05),but the postoperative level in two groups were significantly higher than those before surgery,and the differences were statistically significant (P<0.05).Before operation,there was no significant difference in ALT,TBiL and GGT between the two groups (P>0.05).On the 7th day after operation,ALT,TBiL and GGT of the two groups decreased,and the observation group was lower than those of the control group (P<0.05).There was no significant difference in visual analogue scale (VAS),postoperative anal exhaust time and postoperative ambulation time between the two groups (P>0.05).The hospitalization time of the observation group was shorter than that of the control group,the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).The therapeutic effect of the observation group at 3 months after operation was significantly better than that of the control group,the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).The total incidence of postoperative complications in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group,the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).Conclusion The combination of laparoscopic left hepatectomy and choledochoscopy effectively addresses complex intrahepatic biliary stones,minimally impacting patient stress responses,enhancing liver function,and reducing complication risks,thereby holding promising clinical applicability.