Objective To analyze the acupoint selection law of acupuncture and moxibustion for postherpetic neuralgia(PHN)with R language data mining technology.Methods The clinical research literature on acupuncture and moxibustion treatment of PHN included in CNKI,Wanfang Data,VIP and CBM from January 1,2010 to July 1,2023 was retrieved,and the database was established by Excel 2016.R language was used to statistically analyze the frequency of acupoint usage,meridians,locations,specific acupoints,etc.Through association rule analysis and clustering analysis,the characteristics and law of acupoint selection for acupuncture and moxibustion treatment of PHN were obtained.Results A total of 198 articles were included,including 83 acupoints,with a total frequency of 714 times.The high-frequency acupoints include Ashi acupoint,Jiaji acupoint and Yanglingquan.The commonly used meridians were gallbladder meridian,spleen meridian and large intestine meridiam.The acupoints were mostly in the upper and lower limbs,with the Wushu acupoints,Yuan acupoints and Xiahe acupoints being the most common.The core acupoint was Ashi acupoint,Jiaji acupoint,Hegu,Quchi,and 9 sets of association rules and 5 effective clusters were obtained.Conclusion The most commonly used acupoints for acupuncture and moxibustion treatment of PHN are Ashi acupoint,Jiaji acupoint,Hegu and Quchi,which mainly follow the principle of combining local acupoint selection with distal acupoint selection.

Objective:To analyze the expression of tumor-associated transmembrane protein 61 (TMEM61) in cholangiocarcinoma tissues and its influence on prognosis and immune infiltration, as well as the effect on the proliferation of cholangiocarcinoma cells.Methods:In the cholangiocarcinoma gene chip dataset (TCGA-CHOL), differentially expressed genes between cholangiocarcinoma tissues and normal bile duct tissues were screened, and the upregulated TMEM61 gene was selected for further analysis. Based on the TMEM61 expression, cholangiocarcinoma patients higher than the median value were classified as the high-expression group ( n=17), and those lower than the median value were classified as the low-expression group ( n=18). The Kaplan-Meier survival curve was plotted. Functional and pathway enrichment analyses were conducted on differentially expressed genes related to TMEM61, and the correlations between TMEM61 expression and immune cells and immune molecules were respectively analyzed. The expression level of TMEM61 in cholangiocarcinoma tissues was analyzed by immunohistochemistry; The effect of TMEM61 expression on the proliferation of cholangiocarcinoma cells was detected by Western blotting, CCK-8, clone formation assay, etc. Results:Compared with normal tissues, the expression of TMEM61 mRNA in cholangiocarcinoma tissues was significantly upregulated ( t=18.31, P<0.001). The overall survival rate of patients in the high-expression group of TMEM61 was significantly lower than that in the low-expression group, and the difference was statistically significant ( χ2=7.23, P=0.007). The differentially expressed genes related to TMEM61 were involved in cell proliferation, cell cycle and DNA replication, etc. Compared with normal tissues, regulatory T cells ( t=10.21, P<0.001) and M0-type macrophages ( t=5.89, P=0.008) were significantly increased in cholangiocarcinoma tissues. Plasma cells ( t=7.34, P=0.002), γδT cells ( t=9.87, P<0.001), and M2-type macrophages ( t=11.53, P<0.001) were significantly decreased in cholangiocarcinoma tissues. The expression of TMEM61 was correlated with neurociliary protein 1, tumor necrosis factor ligand superfamily member 15 and B7 homologous protein 3 (all P<0.05). The proportion of positive staining area of TMEM61 protein in normal tissues was (10.15±2.27) %, and that in cholangiocarcinoma tissues was (69.43±11.66) %. The difference was statistically significant ( t=14.97, P<0.001). Inhibition of TMEM61 expression led to a decrease in the number of cholangiocarcinoma cell clones and proliferation activity, and the differences were statistically significant (both P<0.01). Conclusion:The expression of TMEM61 is elevated in cholangiocarcinoma tissues and is associated with poor prognosis. The abnormally high expression of TMEM61 affects the infiltration of immune cells and promotes the proliferation of cholangiocarcinoma cells. TMEM61 is expected to become a potential biomarker for the prognosis assessment of cholangiocarcinoma.

The theory of"spleen and stomach deficiency and excess transformation"originates from Huangdi Neijing,which is based on the five elements theory.It systematically elucidates the physiological interconnections and pathological transmission relationships among spleen,stomach,and the five zang and six fu viscera.This theory was continuously developed and refined by later physicians.It was first systematically summarized and deepened by LI Dongyuan in his work Piwei Lun,which elaborates on the pathological transmission relationships of other zang-fu viscera after spleen and stomach deficiency.From the perspective of LI Dongyuan's theory of"spleen and stomach deficiency and excess transformation",this paper discusses the pathological relationships between spleen-earth,lung-metal,and kidney-water,and proposes that spleen-earth deficiency is the pathological basis for the onset of allergic rhinitis.Based on the pathological evolution following spleen-earth deficiency,the traditional Chinese medicine syndromes of allergic rhinitis were categorized into three types:earth deficiency with metal weakness,earth dryness with metal desiccation,and water cold with metal excess and earth decline.The treatment of allergic rhinitis should prioritize the spleen-earth,employing acrid and dispersing herbs with light properties to elevate the spleen,sweet-warm and sour-astringent herbs to tonify the spleen,and diuretic and dampness-resolving herbs to activate the spleen,thereby restoring spleen-earth function.Simultaneously,treatment should regulate lung-metal and kidney-water according to different pathological evolutions,incorporating cold-cool or acrid-warm herbs as appropriate,combining cold and warm properties,and treating both the manifestation and root cause of the disease.

Objective:To develop a rapid assessment scale for healthy aging suitable for the Chinese population.Methods:Based on existing healthy aging assessment scales, national standards, and expert consensus, an initial Healthy Aging Rapid Assessment Scale was drafted through two rounds of expert consultation. A pre-survey was conducted with 3 220 subjects recruited from Guangzhou between July 2023 and July 2024. Items were screened through item analysis and exploratory factor analysis to form the final scale. Reliability and validity of the final scale were validated across five cities: Guangzhou, Dongguan, Shenzhen, Baoding, and Chuxiong.Results:The initial version comprised 36 items, while the finalized scale contained 18 items across three dimensions: metabolic health, mental health, and cognitive health. Test-retest reliability ranged from 0.71 to 0.81 across all study sites. The Spearman-Brown coefficient varied between 0.91-0.96, Cronbach′s α between 0.77-0.83, comparative fit index (CFI) between 0.90-0.98, goodness-of-fit index (GFI) between 0.90-0.99, and root-mean-square error of approximation (RMSEA) between 0.03-0.09. For the three dimensions, reliability and validity metrics demonstrated consistency: Spearman-Brown coefficients 0.87-0.99, Cronbach′s α 0.77-0.83, CFI 0.90-0.98, GFI 0.90-0.99, and RMSEA 0.03-0.09 across four regions.Conclusion:The developed Healthy Aging Rapid Assessment Scale for the Chinese population exhibits robust reliability and validity.

[Purpose]To analyze the incidence and mortality of malignant tumors in cancer regis-tration areas of Heilongjiang Province in 2019 and the trend from 2013 to 2019.[Methods]The incidence and mortality data of malignant tumors reported by the Heilongjiang provincial cancer registries from 2013 to 2019 were collected,and the quality of data was assessed.The crude in-cidence/mortality rate,age-standardized incidence/mortality rate by Chinese standard population(ASIRC/ASMRC)and world standard population(ASIRW/ASMRW),0～74 years old cumulative rate were calculated.Joinpoint 4.6.0 software was used to calculate the average annual percentage change(AAPC)of ASIRC/ASMRC for the trend analysis from 2013 to 2019.[Results]In 2019,there were 16 732 new cases of malignant tumors in the cancer registration areas of Heilongjiang Province,including 8 639 males and 8 093 females.The crude incidence rate was 295.37/105,with an ASIRC and ASIRW of 167.10/105 and 164.18/105,respectively.There were 10 988 malig-nant tumor deaths,including 6 540 males and 4 448 females.The crude mortality rate was 193.97/105,with an ASMRC and ASMRW of 101.22/105 and 101.66/105,respectively.The inci-dence and mortality of malignant tumors increased rapidly after the age of 55,and the incidence and mortality of males were slightly higher than those of females.The top five malignant tumors of high incidence were lung cancer,female breast cancer,colorectal cancer,liver cancer and thy-roid cancer,and the top five malignant tumors of high mortality were lung cancer,liver cancer,colorectal cancer,stomach cancer and female breast cancer.From 2013 to 2019,the ASIRC of malignant tumors in cancer registration areas increased from 153.08/105 in 2013 to 167.10/105 in 2019,and the ASMRC increased from 92.22/105 in 2013 to 101.22/105 in 2019,but there was no statistical difference in the change trend.[Conclusion]The incidence and mortality of malignant tumors in Heilongjiang Province remain high.Lung cancer,female breast cancer,colorectal can-cer,liver cancer and stomach cancer should be the focus of cancer prevention and control.

Heart failure(HF)is a complex clinical syndrome which develops from various heart diseases progressing to serious stages.HF is the terminal stage of various cardiovascular diseases,and has become a serious threat to public health and human life.Cardiac rehabilitation in HF patients has been proven to be feasible,while the study of cardiac rehabilitation in China is still at the preliminary stage.Nowadays,the integration of traditional Chinese and western medicine is widely used for cardiac rehabilitation.Professor Li Rong had over 20 years of clinical experience in treating HF and guiding cardiac rehabilitation for patients with HF.He focused on improving the prognosis and quality of life of the patients,and proposed the therapies with traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)characteristics to promote cardiac rehabilitation for HF.The therapies included the method of exhalation and inhalation for regulating breath,physical-breathing exercise,therapeutic diet,cultivation of spirit,TCM external therapy,five-note therapy,and natural environment therapy.The combination use of TCM,traditional qigong and conduction therapy,and modern cardiac rehabilitation techniques will provide new ideas for cardiac rehabilitation in HF patients by simpler,cheaper,and more convenient and effective methods,and will promote the innovation and development of cardiac rehabilitation with TCM characteristics.

Objective To investigate the protective effect and mechanism of schisandrin A(SA)on hydrogen peroxide(H2O2)-induced oxidative stress injury in renal tubular epithelial cells(HK-2).Methods HK-2 cells were cultured in vitro and divided into five groups:blank control group,model control group(treated with 600 μmol·L-1 H2O2 for 2 h),low-dose SA group(0.125 μmol·L-1 SA,24 h pretreatment+H2O2),medium-dose SA group(0.5 μmol·L-1 SA,24 h pretreatment+H2 O2),high-dose SA group(0.75 μmol·L-1 SA,24 h pretreatment+H2O2).The cell survival was assessed by CCK-8 assay;apoptosis level was tested by Annexin V-FITC/PI double staining;cell cycle distribution was detected by propidium iodide staining;oxidative markers(ROS,SOD,MDA,GSH,LDH)was determined with commercial kits;and apoptosis-related proteins(Bax,Bcl-2,Caspase-3,Cytochrome C)was evaluated by Western blot.Results Compared with the blank control,the model group reduced in cell viability and increased in apoptosis(P＜0.01),elevated in the ratio of G0/G1-phase cells and decreased in S-phase cells(P＜0.05),decreased in SOD activity and GSH content(P＜0.01),and increased in the levels of ROS,LDH,and MDA levels(P＜0.01).In all SA dose,cell apoptosis reduced(P＜0.01).In medium/high dose groups,the G0/G1-phase arrest reduced(P＜0.05).In high dose group,the S-phase cells ratio increased(P＜0.05).And in medium/high dose groups,ROS(P＜0.01)decreased in a dose-dependent manner.The SOD activity increased non-significantly in all SA groups.In SA medium/high dose groups,the LDH activity decreased in a dose-dependent manner.In all SA groups,GSH increased(P＜0.01)and MDA decreased,both in a dose-dependent manner.The Bax/Bcl-2 ratio significantly decreased(P＜0.05)in all SA groups.The caspase-3 activity decreased in medium/high dose group(P＜0.05);and Cytochrome C reduced in all SA groups(P＜0.05).Conclusion SA protects HK-2 cells against H2O2-induced oxidative injury by modulating oxidative stress,inhibiting apoptosis,and ameliorating cell cycle arrest.

Objective To investigate cortical morphological changes and structural covariance network(SCN)topological features in patients with visuospatial neglect(VSN)after stroke.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on acute stroke patients admitted consecutively to the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine,Xuanwu Hospital,Capital Medical University,from December 2023 to February 2025.General and clinical data were collected and compared,including age,sex,stroke type(hemorrhagic or ischemic),and time from stroke onset to first brain MRI.All patients were assessed for VSN using the line bisection task,line cancellation test,and star cancellation test.Patients with VSN were assigned to the VSN group,and those without VSN to the non-VSN group.Brain MRI was used to collect patients' brain structural images.T1-weighted MRI data were processed using Freesurfer for whole-brain segmentation.Based on the Desikan-Killiany atlas,the cortex was parcellated into 68 regions per hemisphere,total intracranial volume and cortical parameters were extracted,including cortical area(CA),mean cortical curvature(CC),cortical thickness(CT),and cortical volume(CV).A region-specific asymmetry index(AI)was calculated for cortical parameters of each brain regions using(left-right)/(left+right)to assess cortical lateralization.Analyze the SCN of each cortical parameters through covariance matrix to reflect covariation pattern of each brain region's structural morphological alternations.SCN were constructed separately for each cortical parameter based on inter-regional Pearson correlation coefficients(absolute values),with intracranial volume,age,and sex controlled via linear regression.The resulting 68×68 SCN matrices were transformed into binary networks across a sparsity range of 0.1 to 0.4(in 0.01 steps),and graph theoretical analysis were performed.Permutation tests were used to compare the global and local graph theoretical metrics of cortical SCN under each cortical parameters with different sparsity.Global metrics included clustering coefficient,path length,small-worldness parameters(normalized clustering coefficient[Gamma],normalized path length[Lambda],and small-world index[Sigma]),global efficiency,and average local efficiency.Local metrics included nodal degree,betweenness centrality,and nodal efficiency.Results(1)A total of 109 acute stroke patients were included(81 males,28 females,aged 30-80 years,mean[64±9]years),with 54 in the VSN group and 55 in the non-VSN group.No significant differences were found in age,sex,stroke type,or time from stroke onset to MRI between two groups(all P＞0.05).(2)Comparison of cortical features(of different brain regions)between two groups showed significantly larger CA in the right insular surface area in the VSN group(2 466.50[2 143.75,2 662.50]mm2 vs.2 128.00[1 961.00,2 479.00)]mm2,P=0.037).No significant differences were observed in other regions or metrics(all P＞0.05).The VSN group has significantly lower AI values for CT in the right isthmus cingulate gyrus(-0.01[-0.05,0.03]vs.0.02[-0.01,0.06],P=0.028)and postcentral gyrus(-0.02[-0.04,0.00]vs.0.00[-0.02,0.02],P=0.026).No significant AI differences were observed in other regions or metrics(all P＞0.05).(3)For global network metrics:in the CA-based VSN,compared with the non-VSN group,Sigma values were significantly higher in the VSN group across multiple sparsity thresholds and at the average sparsity level(P＜0.01).In the CT-based SCN,Lambda values were significantly higher in the VSN group at most sparsity thresholds and at the average level(P=0.004).In the CC-based SCN,clustering coefficient and average local efficiency were significantly lower in the VSN group across most sparsity thresholds and average sparsity(P＜0.01).No significant differences were found in global metrics within the CV-based SCN.(4)For local metrics:in the CV-based SCN,compared with the non-VSN group,the VSN group showed significantly lower nodal efficiency in the left inferior temporal gyrus at most sparsity thresholds and at the average level(0.35[0.29,0.50]vs.0.65[0.51,0.72],P＜0.01).No significant differences in local metrics were observed in other SCN between the two groups.Conclusions Patients with VSN exhibit abnormal cortical morphology and SCN topology,characterized by reduced overall integration efficiency and weakened local connectivity,alongside enhanced small-worldness and possible compensatory reorganization.The conclusions of this study require further validation in multicenter,large-scale,prospective studies.

Objective:To investigate the effects of early enteral and parenteral nutrition support on the growth, development, and metabolomics of low-birth-weight newborns.Methods:Ninety low-birth-weight newborns admitted to Hangzhou Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital from April 2022 to April 2024 were included in this retrospective study. They were randomly divided into a control group ( n = 45) and an intervention group ( n = 45) according to different intervention methods. The control group received routine traditional nutritional support, while the intervention group received early enteral and parenteral nutrition support. Data were collected on the growth and development status of the newborns, as well as their feeding conditions. Gastric fluid pH value, frequency of bowel sounds, and level of direct bilirubin were recorded. Physical condition was also assessed. The Neonatal Behavioral Neurological Assessment (NBNA) was used to evaluate the neurobehavioral status of the newborns. Additionally, the incidence of complications was recorded for both groups, and metabolomic changes were analyzed. Results:After intervention, the control group exhibited a time to regain birth weight of (20.67 ± 8.31) days, a time to reach a body weight of 2.0 kg of (53.57 ± 12.51) days, a lowest recorded body weight of (1.32 ± 0.21) kg, a body weight loss percentage of (12.31 ± 5.52)%, and a body weight gain of (15.02 ± 2.30) g/(kg/d). In contrast, the intervention group demonstrated a time to regain birth weight of (14.31 ± 5.62) days, a time to reach a body weight of 2.0 kg of (39.21 ± 9.32) days, a lowest recorded body weight of (1.01 ± 0.17) kg, a body weight loss percentage of (7.84 ± 4.92)%, and a body weight gain of (17.74 ± 3.94) g·kg?1·d?1. All differences between the two groups were statistically significant ( t = 4.28, 9.96, 7.69, 4.05, 4.11, all P < 0.001). The difference in the lowest body weight day between the two groups of children was not statistically significant ( P > 0.05). After intervention, the control group had an initial oral feeding duration of (8.30 ± 1.37) days, with a vomiting frequency of (10.25 ± 2.20) times, a daily milk intake of (35.38 ± 3.94) mL, a gastric fluid pH value of (3.85 ± 0.20), bowel sounds of (4.94 ± 0.97) times/minute, and a direct bilirubin level of (41.98 ± 25.76) mmol/L. In contrast, the intervention group showed an initial oral feeding duration of (4.01 ± 0.76) days, a vomiting frequency of (5.61 ± 1.24) times, a daily milk intake of (43.54 ± 4.07) mL, a gastric fluid pH value of (3.41 ± 0.12), bowel sounds of (5.86 ± 1.11) times/minute, and a direct bilirubin level of (28.98 ± 18.10) mmol/L. The differences between the two groups were statistically significant ( t = 18.36, 12.32, 9.66, 12.65, 4.18, 2.77, all P < 0.05). After intervention, the control group had a body length of (40.32 ± 1.84) cm, a body weight of (1.47 ± 0.55) kg, and a head circumference of (29.21 ± 1.07) cm. The intervention group had a body length of (45.00 ± 2.16) cm, a body weight of (1.83 ± 1.03) kg, and a head circumference of (30.14 ± 1.35) cm. The differences between the two groups were statistically significant ( t = 11.06, 2.06, 3.62, all P < 0.05). At 40 weeks of corrected gestational age post-intervention, the control group had a NBNA score of (30.11 ± 2.41), whereas the intervention group had an NBNA score of (34.52 ± 2.82). The difference between the two groups was statistically significant ( t = 7.97, P < 0.05). The number of patients experiencing common complications in the intervention group was lower than that in the control group [8 (17.78%) vs. 28 (62.22%), χ2 = 18.51, P < 0.05]. The control group had glycine levels of (94.07 ± 19.78) μmol/L, valine levels of (99.53 ± 13.42) μmol/L, homocysteine levels of (10.87 ± 4.43) μmol/L, cystatin levels of (233.71 ± 35.02) μmol/L, and methionine levels of (20.54 ± 4.67) μmol/L. The intervention group had glycine levels of (79.21 ± 17.54) μmol/L,valine levels of (88.70 ± 12.96) μmol/L, homocysteine levels of (13.68 ± 7.66) μmol/L, cystatin levels of (256.54 ± 35.49) μmol/L, and methionine levels of (22.97 ± 5.49) μmol/L. The differences between the two groups were statistically significant ( t = 3.77, 3.89, 2.13, 3.07, 2.26, all P < 0.05). Conclusions:Early enteral and parenteral nutritional support for low-birth-weight infants can restore their growth and development status, improve feeding conditions, enhance gastrointestinal function, and improve levels of metabolomic-related indicators.

Objective:To develop a rapid assessment scale for healthy aging suitable for the Chinese population.Methods:Based on existing healthy aging assessment scales, national standards, and expert consensus, an initial Healthy Aging Rapid Assessment Scale was drafted through two rounds of expert consultation. A pre-survey was conducted with 3 220 subjects recruited from Guangzhou between July 2023 and July 2024. Items were screened through item analysis and exploratory factor analysis to form the final scale. Reliability and validity of the final scale were validated across five cities: Guangzhou, Dongguan, Shenzhen, Baoding, and Chuxiong.Results:The initial version comprised 36 items, while the finalized scale contained 18 items across three dimensions: metabolic health, mental health, and cognitive health. Test-retest reliability ranged from 0.71 to 0.81 across all study sites. The Spearman-Brown coefficient varied between 0.91-0.96, Cronbach′s α between 0.77-0.83, comparative fit index (CFI) between 0.90-0.98, goodness-of-fit index (GFI) between 0.90-0.99, and root-mean-square error of approximation (RMSEA) between 0.03-0.09. For the three dimensions, reliability and validity metrics demonstrated consistency: Spearman-Brown coefficients 0.87-0.99, Cronbach′s α 0.77-0.83, CFI 0.90-0.98, GFI 0.90-0.99, and RMSEA 0.03-0.09 across four regions.Conclusion:The developed Healthy Aging Rapid Assessment Scale for the Chinese population exhibits robust reliability and validity.