Objective:To investigate the comorbidity rate of chronic diseases and prevalence of depressive symptoms among the middle-aged and elderly population,and explore the association between comorbidity with-chronic disease and depressive symptoms in middle-aged and older people.Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted in Shandong Province.A total of 9 535 middle-aged and older people aged 45 years and over were recrui-ted.General information questionnaire,the chronic disease information questionnaire and Patient Health Question-naire were used for face-to-face interview to screen symptoms and collect information.Univariate analysis and mult-ivariate logistic regression analysis were employed to explore the association between comorbidity with chronic dis-ease and depressive symptoms.Results:The prevalence of depressive symptoms among middle-aged and older peo-ple was 8.7％,while among those with comorbid chronic diseases,the prevalence of depressive symptoms was 29.6％.Respectively,demonstrating an increasing trend with the number of chronic diseases(P＜0.001).Multiva-riate analysis revealed that comorbid chronic disease(OR=1.47,95％CI:1.22-1.78)were risk factors of depres-sive symptoms.Conclusion:Middle-aged and older people with multiple chronic conditions are more likely to be di-agnosed with depressive symptoms,and the detection rate of these symptoms increases with the number of comorbid chronic conditions.Therefore,it is recommended to strengthen mental health interventions for those with multiple chronic conditions.

Objective To explore the oral health management dilemmas of chronic periodontitis patients with implant dentures,so as to provide a reference for formulating scientific and effective oral nursing intervention programs.Methods Based on the information-motivation-behavioral skills model(IMB),the interview outline was formulated.Using the purposive sampling method,patients with chronic periodontitis who underwent implant restoration in a tertiary A stomatological hospital in Taiyuan City,Shanxi Province from April to June 2024 were selected for semi-structured interviews.The data were analyzed by means of directed content analysis.Results A total of 3 core themes were extracted,covering 10 sub-themes,namely knowledge deficiency and information dilemma(lack of oral health-related knowledge,cognitive misunderstanding and memory deviation,difficulty in identifying miscellaneous information),coexistence of emphasis and avoidance(perceived benefits of oral health management,positive feedback reinforcing internal motivation,avoidance induced by psychological burden,the duality of diverse social networks),behavioral skills transformation difficulties(difficulties in home maintenance practice,insufficient professional guidance and support,and uneven self-efficacy).Conclusion The oral health management behavior of chronic periodontitis patients with implant dentures is affected by many factors.We should aim to develop innovative oral health services based on Internet,bridge the cognitive misunderstanding and memory bias of patients,stimulate the internal driving machine of oral health behavior,strengthen the external support of multiple social networks,refine the teaching model of oral health management,and empower oral health self-management.

Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of mind-regulating and meridians-dredging acupuncture combined with rehabilitation training in treating limb dysfunction in recovery period of cerebral infarction(CI).Methods A total of 110 cases of patients with limb dysfunction in recovery period of CI were randomly divided into observation group and control group,55 cases in each group,the control group was given routine rehabilitation training,and the observation group was treated with mind-regulating and meridians-dredging acupuncture on the basis of intervention of the control group,the course of treatment covered two consecutive weeks.After two weeks of treatment,the clinical efficacy of the two groups was evaluated,and the changes of scores of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)syndrome,Fugl-Meyer Assessment(FMA),Berg Balance Scale(BBS)and Modified Barthel Index(MBI)before and after treatment of patients in the two groups were observed.The changes of electromyographic signal before and after treatment were compared between the two groups.And the safety and the occurrence of adverse reactions in the two groups were evaluated.Results(1)The total effective rate was 98.18%(54/55)in the observation group and 87.27%(48/55)in the control group.The efficacy of the observation group was superior to that of the control group,the difference being statistically significant(P<0.05).(2)After treatment,the TCM syndrome scores of patients in the two groups were significantly improved(P<0.05),and the improvement in the observation group was significantly superior to that in the control group,with a statistically significant difference(P<0.05).(3)After treatment,the FMA scores of patients in the two groups improved significantly(P<0.05),and the improvement in the observation group was significantly superior to that in the control group,the difference being statistically significant(P<0.05).(4)After treatment,the BBS scores and MBI scores of the patients in the two groups improved significantly(P<0.05),and the improvement in the observation group was significantly superior to that in the control group,the difference being statistically significant(P<0.05).(5)After treatment,the root mean square value(RMS)of biceps brachii muscle elbow flexion and triceps brachii muscle elbow extention of the two groups of patients improved significantly(P<0.05),and the improvement in the observation group was significantly superior to that in the control group,the difference being statistically significant(P<0.05).(6)During the treatment,there were no obvious adverse reactions occurred in both groups.Conclusion Mind-regulating and meridians-dredging acupuncture combined with rehabilitation training in treating limb dysfunction in recovery period of CI can significantly improve the motor ability of patients,and adjust the electromyographic signals of the affected limbs,with high safety.

Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of yang-warming and tendons-soothing acupuncture method in the treatment of post-stroke upper limb motor dysfunction,and to explore its effect on coagulation function.Methods Totally 90 patients with a definitive diagnosis of post-stroke upper limb motor dysfunction admitted to the wards and outpatient clinics of Lujiang County Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine from January 2022 to December 2023 were selected for the study.The patients were randomly divided into the observation group and the control group according to the random number table method,with 45 cases in each group.The control group was given conventional rehabilitation training,and the observation group was treated with yang-warming and tendons-soothing acupuncture method on the basis of the treatment of the control group,the course of treatment covered four consecutive weeks.After one month of treatment,the clinical efficacy of the two groups was evaluated,and the changes of the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale(NIHSS)and Fugl-Meyer Assessment Scale(FMA)scores,as well as the Modified Ashworth Spasticity Scale(MAS)score,the Barthel Index(MBI)score,and Stroke-Specific Quality of Life Scale(SS-QOL)score were observed in the patients of the two groups.Changes in the activated partial thromboplastin time(APTT),prothrombin time(PT),fibrinogen(Fib),and tumor necrosis factor α(TNF-α),interleukin 6(IL-6),and C-reactive protein(CRP)before and after treatment were compared between patients of the two groups.Results(1)The total effective rate of the observation group was 93.33％(42/45),and that of the control group was 68.89％(31/45),and the efficacy of the observation group was superior to that of the control group,the difference being statistically significant(P＜0.05).(2)After treatment,the NIHSS scores and FMA scores of the patients in the two groups were significantly improved(P＜0.05),and the improvement in the observation group was significantly superior to that in the control group,the difference being statistically significant(P＜0.05).(3)After treatment,MAS scores and MBI scores of patients in the two groups were significantly improved(P＜0.05),and the improvement in the observation group was significantly superior to that in the control group,the difference being statistically significant(P＜0.05).(4)After treatment,the APTT,PT,and Fib levels of patients in the two groups were significantly improved(P＜0.05),and the improvement in the observation group was significantly superior to that in the control group,the difference being statistically significant(P＜0.05).(5)After treatment,the serum levels of TNF-α,IL-6,and CRP of patients in the two groups were significantly improved(P＜0.05),and the improvement in the observation group was significantly superior to that in the control group,the difference being statistically significant(P＜0.05).(6)After treatment,the SS-QOL scores of patients in the two groups were significantly improved(P＜0.05),and the improvement in the observation group was significantly superior to that in the control group,the difference being statistically significant(P＜0.05).Conclusion Yang-warming and tendons-soothing acupuncture method in the treatment of post-stroke upper limb motor dysfunction can effectively improve the patient's limb motor function and coagulation function,reduce the degree of neurological impairment and inflammatory response,improve the patient's activity of daily living,thereby improving the patient's quality of life.

Objective:To investigate the comorbidity rate of chronic diseases and prevalence of depressive symptoms among the middle-aged and elderly population,and explore the association between comorbidity with-chronic disease and depressive symptoms in middle-aged and older people.Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted in Shandong Province.A total of 9 535 middle-aged and older people aged 45 years and over were recrui-ted.General information questionnaire,the chronic disease information questionnaire and Patient Health Question-naire were used for face-to-face interview to screen symptoms and collect information.Univariate analysis and mult-ivariate logistic regression analysis were employed to explore the association between comorbidity with chronic dis-ease and depressive symptoms.Results:The prevalence of depressive symptoms among middle-aged and older peo-ple was 8.7％,while among those with comorbid chronic diseases,the prevalence of depressive symptoms was 29.6％.Respectively,demonstrating an increasing trend with the number of chronic diseases(P＜0.001).Multiva-riate analysis revealed that comorbid chronic disease(OR=1.47,95％CI:1.22-1.78)were risk factors of depres-sive symptoms.Conclusion:Middle-aged and older people with multiple chronic conditions are more likely to be di-agnosed with depressive symptoms,and the detection rate of these symptoms increases with the number of comorbid chronic conditions.Therefore,it is recommended to strengthen mental health interventions for those with multiple chronic conditions.

Objective To explore the oral health management dilemmas of chronic periodontitis patients with implant dentures,so as to provide a reference for formulating scientific and effective oral nursing intervention programs.Methods Based on the information-motivation-behavioral skills model(IMB),the interview outline was formulated.Using the purposive sampling method,patients with chronic periodontitis who underwent implant restoration in a tertiary A stomatological hospital in Taiyuan City,Shanxi Province from April to June 2024 were selected for semi-structured interviews.The data were analyzed by means of directed content analysis.Results A total of 3 core themes were extracted,covering 10 sub-themes,namely knowledge deficiency and information dilemma(lack of oral health-related knowledge,cognitive misunderstanding and memory deviation,difficulty in identifying miscellaneous information),coexistence of emphasis and avoidance(perceived benefits of oral health management,positive feedback reinforcing internal motivation,avoidance induced by psychological burden,the duality of diverse social networks),behavioral skills transformation difficulties(difficulties in home maintenance practice,insufficient professional guidance and support,and uneven self-efficacy).Conclusion The oral health management behavior of chronic periodontitis patients with implant dentures is affected by many factors.We should aim to develop innovative oral health services based on Internet,bridge the cognitive misunderstanding and memory bias of patients,stimulate the internal driving machine of oral health behavior,strengthen the external support of multiple social networks,refine the teaching model of oral health management,and empower oral health self-management.

OBJECTIVE To carry out qualitative and quantitative analysis of volatile components of Olibanum, Olibanum prepared with vinegar and Olibanum stir-fried with Rush by GC-MS, and the quantitative study of the surface color by RGB model, provide auxiliary reference for the subjective evaluation indexes of Olibanum and its products. METHODS The volatile oil of Olibanum, Olibanum prepared with vinegar and Olibanum stir-fried with Rush were extracted. Explored the difference of volatile components by GC-MS in combination with principal component analysis and orthogonal partial least-squares discriminant analysis make a comprehensive analysis. Collected the image information of Olibanum, Olibanum prepared with vinegar and Olibanum stir-fried with Rush, then measured the surface color of them by RGB color model, and counted three color differences. RESULTS The differences of odor among oils might be related to the contents and types of terpenoids and alcohols, especially linalool and 1-octanol. According to surface color determination results, Olibanum stir-fried with Rush was R*76.86%-85.49%, G*61.96%-70.59%, B*38.04%-45.88%; Olibanum prepared with vinegar was R*56.86%-61.57%, G*38.04%-41.96%, B*27.45%-30.59%; Olibanum was R*69.41%-74.51%, G*56.86%-62.35%, B*40.78%-47.06%. By t test, there were significant differences among the three color measurement results, which were consistent with the differences recorded in the corresponding standards for "yellow white" Olibanum, "yellow brown" Olibanum prepared with vinegar, and "golden yellow" Olibanum stir-fried with Rush, indicating that the model was accurate and reliable. CONCLUSION The differences of volatile components and surface color of Olibanum, Olibanum prepared with vinegar and Olibanum stir-fried with Rush are studied to provide reference for character description of Olibanum and its processed products, and to avoid errors caused by traditional subjective evaluation.

The first rate-limiting enzyme of the serine synthesis pathway (SSP), phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase (PHGDH), is hyperactive in multiple tumors, which leads to the activation of SSP and promotes tumorigenesis. However, only a few inhibitors of PHGDH have been discovered to date, especially the covalent inhibitors of PHGDH. Here, we identified withangulatin A (WA), a natural small molecule, as a novel covalent inhibitor of PHGDH. Affinity-based protein profiling identified that WA could directly bind to PHGDH and inactivate the enzyme activity of PHGDH. Biolayer interferometry and LC-MS/MS analysis further demonstrated the selective covalent binding of WA to the cysteine 295 residue (Cys295) of PHGDH. With the covalent modification of Cys295, WA blocked the substrate-binding domain (SBD) of PHGDH and exerted an allosteric effect to induce PHGDH inactivation. Further studies revealed that with the inhibition of PHGDH mediated by WA, the glutathione synthesis was decreased and intracellular levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) were elevated, leading to the inhibition of tumor proliferation. This study indicates WA as a novel PHGDH covalent inhibitor, which identifies Cys295 as a novel allosteric regulatory site of PHGDH and holds great potential in developing anti-tumor agents for targeting PHGDH.

Objective:To observe the regulatory effect of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (p38 MAPK) on aquaporin 4 (AQP4) in rats after hydrocephalus, and to explore its significance in hydrocephalus prevention.Methods:Fifty SD rats were randomly divided into sham-operated group ( n=10), hydrocephalus group ( n=20), and hydrocephalus+inhibitor (SB203580) group (SB group, n=20). The rat models of hydrocephalus in the latter two groups were prepared by intracerebroventricular injection of kaolin suspension; rats in the sham-operated group were injected with same amount of normal saline into the lateral ventricle. The p38 MAPK specific inhibitor SB203580 (10 mg/kg) was intraperitoneally injected into the rats of SB group on the 8 th d of modeling for 7 consecutive d; same volume of dimethylsulfoxide was given to the rats of hydrocephalus group on the 8 th d of modeling for 7 consecutive d; rats in the sham-operated group did not give any treatment. The severity of hydrocephalus in these rats was observed by MRI. The inflammatory factor tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α level in the cerebrospinal fluid was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The AQP4 and TNF-α mRNA expressions were detected by real-time quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). The phosphorylated p38 MAPK and AQP4 expressions in the periventricular brain tissues were detected by Western blotting and immunohistochemistry. Results:No hydrocephalus developed in sham-operated group and hydrocephalus developed in the latter two groups. As compared with sham-operated group, hydrocephalus group and SB group had significantly increased lateral ventricle volume, significantly aggravated periventricular edema, significantly higher EVAN's index, and statistically increased brain water content ( P<0.05). Two weeks after modeling, the TNF-α expression levels in cerebrospinal fluid of sham-operated group, hydrocephalus group and SB group were (20.49±0.96), (42.04±3.17), and (28.00±3.71) pg/mL, respectively, with significant differences ( F=186.000, P<0.001); the TNF-α expression level in SB group was significantly higher than that in sham-operated group and significantly lower than that in hydrocephalus group ( P<0.05). Two weeks after modeling, the TNF-α and AQP4 mRNA expression levels in brain tissues of the three groups were significantly different ( P<0.05); the TNF-α and AQP4 mRNA expression levels in hydrocephalus group were significantly higher than those in sham-operated group and SB group ( P<0.05). Correlation analysis showed that there was a positive linear correlation between AQP4 mRNA expression and TNF-α mRNA expression in hydrocephalus group ( r=0.511, P=0.026), and there was a positive linear correlation between AQP4 protein expression and phosphorylated p38 MAPK protein expression in hydrocephalus group and SB group ( r=0.560, P=0.013; r=0.463, P=0.030). Immunohistochemical staining results showed that AQP4 expression was abundant in glial cells of the three groups; the p38 MAPK distribution was uniform and non-polar; the phosphorylated p38 MAPK protein expression in the hydrocephalus group was significantly higher than that in the sham-operated group, and that in the SB group returned to the level of the sham-operated group. Conclusion:The p38 MAPK pathway is involved in the positive regulation of AQP4 expression, which could be inhibited by SB203580.

OBJECTIVE: To observe the effects of "" acupuncture on cerebral blood flow in high-risk patients of cerebral ischemic stroke based on arterial spin labeling (ASL) and perfusion-weighted imaging (PWI), and to evaluate the clinical efficacy. METHODS: A total of 180 patients with transient ischemic attacks (TIA) / minor ischemic stroke (MIS) were randomly divided into an acupuncture A group, an acupuncture B group and a medication group, 60 cases in each group. The patients in the acupuncture A group were treated with "" acupuncture at Baihui (GV 20), Fengfu (GV 16), Yamen (GV 15), Dazhui (GV 14), Shenzhu (GV 12), Zhiyang (GV 9), Mingmen (GV 4), Yaoyangguan (GV 3) and Jingjiaji (EX-B 2), once a day; the patients in the acupuncture B group were treated with identical acupoints but was given once every other day; the patients in the medication group were treated with oral administration of nimodipine tablets, 30 mg, three times daily. All the three groups were treated for four weeks. ASL and PWI, including relative cerebral blood volume (rCBV), relative cerebral blood flow (rCBF), relative mean transit time (rMTT) and relative time to peak (rTTP), were conducted before and after treatment; the changes of the test indexes were compared before and after treatment. The clinical efficacy of the three groups was compared. RESULTS: Compared before treatment, the numbers of ASL normal perfusion in the 3 groups were significantly increased after treatment (all <0.01); the number of ASL normal perfusion in the acupuncture A group was higher than that in the acupuncture B group (<0.05), but was not significantly different from that in the medication group (>0.05). Compared before treatment, rCBV and rCBF in the 3 groups were significantly increased after treatment (all <0.01), and rMTT and rTTP were significantly reduced (all <0.01). After treatment, rCBV and rCBF in the acupuncture A group were higher than those in the acupuncture B group (all <0.05); the rMTT and rTTP in the acupuncture A group were lower than those in the acupuncture B group (all <0.05); the differences of PWI parameters after treatment were not statistically significant between the acupuncture A group and medication group (all >0.05). The total effective rate was 88.3% (53/60) in the acupuncture A group, 73.3% (44/60) in the acupuncture B group and 90.0% (54/60) in the medication group; the total effective rate in the acupuncture A group was superior to that in the acupuncture B group (<0.05), but was not significantly different from that in the medication group (>0.05). CONCLUSION "" acupuncture could effectively improve the hypoperfusion of cerebral blood flow in patients with high risk of cerebral ischemic stroke, reduce the incidence of severe CIS; acupuncture for once a day is better than once every other day.
Acupuncture Therapy ; Brain Ischemia ; prevention & control ; Cerebrovascular Circulation ; Humans ; Risk Factors ; Stroke