Objective:To study the protective effect of Pien-Tze-Huang on acetaminophen-induced liver injury,and to clarify the possible mechanism.Methods:The human normal hepatocytes(L02 cells)were divided into control group,APAP group(10 mmol·L-1 APAP),APAP+PZH group(10 mmol·L-1 APAP and 0.4 mg·mL-1 PZH),and PZH group(0.4 mg·mL-1 PZH).The survival rates of the cells in various groups were determined by MTT method,the morphology was observed by inverted microscope,and the apoptotic rates were detected by flow cytometry.The activities of superoxide dismutase(SOD)and lactate dehydrogenase(LDH)and the levels of malondialdehyde(MDA)in the cell supernant in various groups were detected by the kits,the reactive oxygen species(ROS)levels and the mitochondrial membrane potential(MMP)in the hepatocytes in various groups were detected by fluorescence probe.Western blotting method was used to examine the expression levels of apoptosis-related proteins,phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase(PI3K)/protein kinase B(AKT)signaling pathway proteins,nuclear factor-κB(NF-κB)signaling pathway proteins and inflammatory factors in the cells in various groups.Results:The results of MTT showed that compared with control group,the survival rate of the cells in APAP group was markedly decreased(P＜0.05);compared with APAP group,the survival rate of the cells in APAP+PZH group was significantly increased(P＜0.05).Compared with control group,the number of the L02 cells in APAP group showed a decreasing and loosely arranged trend;compared with APAP group,the number and arrangement of the L02 cells in APAP+PZH group were notably improved.The results of flow cytometry showed that compared with control group,the apoptotic rate of the L02 cells in APAP group was significantly increased(P＜0.05);compared with APAP group,the apoptotic rate of the cells in APAP+PZH group was significantly decreased(P＜0.05).Compared with control group,the activity of LDH and level of MDA in the cells in APAP group were significantly increased(P＜0.05),while the activity of SOD was significantly decreased(P＜0.05);compared with APAP group,the activity of LDH and level of MDA in the cells in APAP+PZH group were significantly decreased(P＜0.05),while the activity of SOD was significantly increased(P＜0.05).Compared with control group,the fluorescence intensity of ROS in the cells in APAP group was significantly increased;compared with APAP group,the fluorescence intensity of ROS in APAP+PZH group was significantly decreased.Compared with control group,the MMP of the L02 cells in APAP group was significantly decreased;compared with APAP group,the MMP of the L02 cells in APAP+PZH group was significantly increased.The results of Western blotting showed that compared with control group,the expression levels of caspase-9,B-cell lymphoma 2(Bcl-2)associated X protein(BAX),phosphorylated PI3K(p-PI3K),phosphorylated AKT(p-AKT),phosphorylated NF-κB inhibitor alpha(p-IKBα),p-P65,phosphorylated inhibitor of kappaB kinaseβ(p-IKKβ),interleukin-1β(IL-1β),interleukin-6(IL-6),and tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)proteins in the cells in APAP group were significantly increased(P＜0.05),while the level of Bcl-2 proteins in the cells in APAP group was significantly decreased(P＜0.05);compared with APAP group,the levels of caspase-3,BAX,p-PI3K,p-AKT,p-IKBα,p-P65,p-IKKβ,IL-1β,IL-6,and TNF-α proteins in the cells in APAP+PZH group were significantly decreased,while the level of Bcl-2 protein was significantly increased(P＜0.05).Conclusion:PZH may reduce the oxidative stress and inflammatory response in the cells by regulating the PI3K/AKT and NF-κB signaling pathway,therefore attenuate the L02 cell injury induced by APAP.

Objective:To explore the characteristics of gut microbiota changes in individuals with Sarcopenic Obesity(SO)based on 16S rRNA sequencing.Methods:This cross-sectional study was conducted in Chongming District, Shanghai from April to November 2021.Fecal samples were collected from 20 elderly SO patients (case group)and 40 elderly non-SO individuals(control group)for 16S rRNA sequencing in order to analyze the diversity, structural composition, and species differences of gut microbiota, and then to predict the differential metabolic functions of the gut microbiota.Results:A total of 60 subjects were included.The case group consisted of 20 individuals(15 males and 5 females)with an average age of 73.15 ± 4.09 years; the control group included 40 individuals(20 males and 20 females)with an average age of 71.20 ± 4.12 years.The α-diversity analysis revealed that the richness indices ACE and Chao 1 of the case group were significantly lower than those of the control group( P<0.05), while the diversity indices Shannon and Simpson showed a trend of being lower in the case group, but the differences were not statistically significant( P>0.05). Principal coordinate analysis based on the Unweighted-unifrac distance metric demonstrated a statistically significant difference in β-diversity between the two groups( P=0.003). The structure and composition of the gut microbiota in the case group were altered, with a significant reduction in the relative abundance of the Blautia genus in the case group( P<0.05). LEfSe analysis identified 5 and 16 enriched microbial species in the case and control groups, respectively (Linear Discriminant Analysis score >2, P<0.05). Additionally, PICRUSt2 functional prediction revealed significant differences( P<0.05)in metabolic pathways between the two groups, including quorum sensing, fat digestion and absorption, and folate biosynthesis. Conclusions:The gut microbiota in elderly SO patients is disordered, mainly manifested as a decrease in diversity and characteristic changes in structural composition, as well as a reduction in the abundance of the beneficial bacterium Blautia.The Progression of SO is closely associated with gut microbiota metabolic disturbances, and targeting the gut microbiota is expected to become a novel therapeutic approach for SO.

The interaction between skeletal aging and systemic aging has emerged as a frontier in the field of aging biology research.Recent studies have indicated that bones serve not only as mechanical support organs but also as endocrine organs that regulate systemic homeostasis through bone-derived factors.This review systematically elaborates the characteristics and mechanisms of skeletal aging, including tissue structural remodeling, cellular phenotypic changes, microenvironmental disruption, and molecular network disorders, etc.In aging organisms, bones interact with other organs to form a "bone-system aging axis", thereby promoting the occurrence and development of geriatric comorbidities.Accordingly, multi-target intervention strategies targeting the "bone-system aging axis" show the potential in decelerating the progression of systemic aging.In-depth research on the characteristic changes in inter-organ communication during the aging process of the body is not only conducive to facilitating the development of more comprehensive systemic anti-aging strategies, but also provides a new perspective for treating geriatric comorbidities and achieving healthy aging.

Objective:To investigate the role of the Brock, Mayo, and PKUPH combined model in risk stratification of solitary pulmonary nodules (SPNs) in health check-up population.Methods:An ambispective cohort study was conducted on 668 eligible SPNs cases from the health management center in Chongqing General Hospital from June 2018 to June 2019. The exposure condition was prospectively followed or historically retrospected, and the clinical outcomes were prospectively followed. SPNs were classified into benign and malignant groups. Descriptive statistics and univariate analysis were performed to assess the differences in risk characteristics between two groups. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve, clinical decision curve, and Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness-of-fit test were used to evaluate and compare the predictive performance, clinical utility, and calibration of the combined model versus individual Brock, Mayo, and PKUPH models.Results:Among the 668 SPNs cases, 82 (12.28%) were diagnosed as malignant. Age, sex, smoking history, extrapulmonary tumor history, diameter, upper lobe, clear border and spicule sign in the malignant group were significantly different from those in the benign group (all P<0.05). The combined model demonstrated superior predictive performance, clinical utility, and calibration compared to the best-performing individual Brock model [Area under the curve (AUC): 0.88 (95% CI: 0.84-0.92) vs 0.86 (95% CI: 0.82-0.91)]. Besides, multi-grade risk stratification enabled by the combined model was better than binary classification, with the malignant rate of the four risk levels were 0.60%, 4.62%, 14.58% and 56.07%, respectively. Conclusion:The combined model addresses the limitations of individual models in SPNs risk stratification for health examination populations, improving predictive performance, clinical utility, and calibration, while proposing a superior multi-grade risk stratification system.

Objective:To evaluate the design methodology and efficacy of skin excision in sitting and supine positions of blepharoplasty.Methods:A retrospective study was performed on 31 female patients who received double eyelid surgery at the Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, from January to June 2021. The patients ′ ages varied from 18 to 37 years, with a mean age of (26.5±5.2) years. Of the patients, 27 exhibited single eyelids, while 4 presented with shallow double eyelids. All patients demonstrated laxity of the upper eyelid skin. The method of utilizing the sitting and supine positions was employed to determine the extent of skin excision, subsequently leading to full-incision double eyelid surgery. Follow-up was performed through clinic visits and WeChat to monitor double eyelid morphology, complications, and evaluate patient satisfaction. Results:All 31 patients successfully underwent the surgical procedure. Postoperative follow-up duration varied from 3 to 12 months. The double eyelid lines manifested as natural and seamless, with suitable width. All patients exhibited satisfactory eyelid closure, with no instances of ectropion or incomplete eyelid closure. Skin laxity of the upper eyelid was significantly ameliorated in all instances. The patient satisfaction rate was 100% (31/31).Conclusions:The sitting and supine position for executing skin excision in double eyelid surgery is straight forward to implement. Postoperative outcomes demonstrate natural and seamless double eyelid contours, with adequate rectification of upper eyelid skin laxity.

With the widespread application of robotic technology in surgery, multiple robot-assisted laparoscopic endoscopic surgical systems are currently in the R&D phase, highlighting an urgent need for establishing a scientific and standardized quality evaluation framework. In 2024, the National Medical Products Administration issued the standard YY/T 1941-2024, entitled Robotically-assisted Laparoscopic Surgical System, which specifies performance requirements and test methods for such systems. This standard provides critical guidance for the development of innovative products, technological advancement, and regulatory oversight. The standard offers clear definitions of relevant terminology and systematically standardizes the quality evaluation methods for these products across six key aspects: manual controller performance, instrument arm performance, system operational performance, safety protection functions, robotic surgical instruments, and software. This article interprets the core indicators outlined in the standard, aiming to assist clinicians in gaining a deeper understanding of the performance parameters of these systems and to support manufacturers in conducting quality assessments and risk analyses during product development, thereby promoting high-quality progress in the industry and related products.

Objective:To clarify the content on exercise training in patients with connective tissue disease-associated pulmonary arterial hypertension through a scoping review.Methods:Using the scoping review methodological framework proposed by Arksey and O'Malley as a guide, Chinese and English databases such as PubMed, Embase, Wanfang Data, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure were searched to screen the literature on exercise training for patients with connective tissue disease-associated pulmonary arterial hypertension. The search period was from database establishment to April 30, 2024. Two researchers extracted basic information of the included literature, content of the pre-exercise training assessment, exercise training program, and outcome indicators.Results:A total of 13 articles were included. The content of the pre-exercise training assessment in patients with connective tissue disease-associated pulmonary arterial hypertension was not standardized. The type of exercise training was based on aerobic, resistance and respiratory training, with a focus on home exercise. The main outcome indicators included the 6-minute walk distance, cardiopulmonary function, quality of life, and muscle strength.Conclusions:There are various types of exercise training for patients with connective tissue disease-associated pulmonary arterial hypertension, which are safe and feasible. Future research should focus on conducting home-based exercise training programs and constructing core outcome indicators to assess the effectiveness of exercise training.

Objective:To explore the characteristics of gut microbiota changes in individuals with Sarcopenic Obesity(SO)based on 16S rRNA sequencing.Methods:This cross-sectional study was conducted in Chongming District, Shanghai from April to November 2021.Fecal samples were collected from 20 elderly SO patients (case group)and 40 elderly non-SO individuals(control group)for 16S rRNA sequencing in order to analyze the diversity, structural composition, and species differences of gut microbiota, and then to predict the differential metabolic functions of the gut microbiota.Results:A total of 60 subjects were included.The case group consisted of 20 individuals(15 males and 5 females)with an average age of 73.15 ± 4.09 years; the control group included 40 individuals(20 males and 20 females)with an average age of 71.20 ± 4.12 years.The α-diversity analysis revealed that the richness indices ACE and Chao 1 of the case group were significantly lower than those of the control group( P<0.05), while the diversity indices Shannon and Simpson showed a trend of being lower in the case group, but the differences were not statistically significant( P>0.05). Principal coordinate analysis based on the Unweighted-unifrac distance metric demonstrated a statistically significant difference in β-diversity between the two groups( P=0.003). The structure and composition of the gut microbiota in the case group were altered, with a significant reduction in the relative abundance of the Blautia genus in the case group( P<0.05). LEfSe analysis identified 5 and 16 enriched microbial species in the case and control groups, respectively (Linear Discriminant Analysis score >2, P<0.05). Additionally, PICRUSt2 functional prediction revealed significant differences( P<0.05)in metabolic pathways between the two groups, including quorum sensing, fat digestion and absorption, and folate biosynthesis. Conclusions:The gut microbiota in elderly SO patients is disordered, mainly manifested as a decrease in diversity and characteristic changes in structural composition, as well as a reduction in the abundance of the beneficial bacterium Blautia.The Progression of SO is closely associated with gut microbiota metabolic disturbances, and targeting the gut microbiota is expected to become a novel therapeutic approach for SO.

The interaction between skeletal aging and systemic aging has emerged as a frontier in the field of aging biology research.Recent studies have indicated that bones serve not only as mechanical support organs but also as endocrine organs that regulate systemic homeostasis through bone-derived factors.This review systematically elaborates the characteristics and mechanisms of skeletal aging, including tissue structural remodeling, cellular phenotypic changes, microenvironmental disruption, and molecular network disorders, etc.In aging organisms, bones interact with other organs to form a "bone-system aging axis", thereby promoting the occurrence and development of geriatric comorbidities.Accordingly, multi-target intervention strategies targeting the "bone-system aging axis" show the potential in decelerating the progression of systemic aging.In-depth research on the characteristic changes in inter-organ communication during the aging process of the body is not only conducive to facilitating the development of more comprehensive systemic anti-aging strategies, but also provides a new perspective for treating geriatric comorbidities and achieving healthy aging.

Objective:To investigate the role of the Brock, Mayo, and PKUPH combined model in risk stratification of solitary pulmonary nodules (SPNs) in health check-up population.Methods:An ambispective cohort study was conducted on 668 eligible SPNs cases from the health management center in Chongqing General Hospital from June 2018 to June 2019. The exposure condition was prospectively followed or historically retrospected, and the clinical outcomes were prospectively followed. SPNs were classified into benign and malignant groups. Descriptive statistics and univariate analysis were performed to assess the differences in risk characteristics between two groups. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve, clinical decision curve, and Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness-of-fit test were used to evaluate and compare the predictive performance, clinical utility, and calibration of the combined model versus individual Brock, Mayo, and PKUPH models.Results:Among the 668 SPNs cases, 82 (12.28%) were diagnosed as malignant. Age, sex, smoking history, extrapulmonary tumor history, diameter, upper lobe, clear border and spicule sign in the malignant group were significantly different from those in the benign group (all P<0.05). The combined model demonstrated superior predictive performance, clinical utility, and calibration compared to the best-performing individual Brock model [Area under the curve (AUC): 0.88 (95% CI: 0.84-0.92) vs 0.86 (95% CI: 0.82-0.91)]. Besides, multi-grade risk stratification enabled by the combined model was better than binary classification, with the malignant rate of the four risk levels were 0.60%, 4.62%, 14.58% and 56.07%, respectively. Conclusion:The combined model addresses the limitations of individual models in SPNs risk stratification for health examination populations, improving predictive performance, clinical utility, and calibration, while proposing a superior multi-grade risk stratification system.