The neurophysiological mechanisms by which exercise improves cognitive function have not been fully elucidated. A comprehensive and systematic review of current domestic and international neurophysiological evidence on exercise improving cognitive function was conducted from multiple perspectives. At the molecular level, exercise promotes nerve cell regeneration and synaptogenesis and maintains cellular development and homeostasis through the modulation of a variety of neurotrophic factors, receptor activity, neuropeptides, and monoamine neurotransmitters, and by decreasing the levels of inflammatory factors and other modulators of neuroplasticity. At the cellular level, exercise enhances neural activation and control and improves brain structure through nerve regeneration, synaptogenesis, improved glial cell function and angiogenesis. At the structural level of the brain, exercise promotes cognitive function by affecting white and gray matter volumes, neural activation and brain region connectivity, as well as increasing cerebral blood flow. This review elucidates how exercise improves the internal environment at the molecular level, promotes cell regeneration and functional differentiation, and enhances the brain structure and neural efficiency. It provides a comprehensive, multi-dimensional explanation of the neurophysiological mechanisms through which exercise promotes cognitive function.
Animals ; Humans ; Brain/physiology* ; Cognition/physiology* ; Exercise/physiology* ; Nerve Regeneration/physiology* ; Neuronal Plasticity/physiology*

Objective To investigate the toxicokinetic differences of 3,4-methylenedioxy-N-methylamphetamine(MDMA)and its metabolite 4,5-methylene dioxy amphetamine(MDA)in rats af-ter single and continuous administration of MDMA,providing reference data for the forensic identifica-tion of MDMA.Methods A total of 24 rats in the single administration group were randomly divided into 5,10 and 20 mg/kg experimental groups and the control group,with 6 rats in each group.The ex-perimental group was given intraperitoneal injection of MDMA,and the control group was given intraperi-toneal injection of the same volume of normal saline as the experimental group.The amount of 0.5 mL blood was collected from the medial canthus 5 min,30 min,1 h,1.5 h,2 h,4 h,6 h,8 h,10 h,12 h after administration.In the continuous administration group,24 rats were randomly divided into the experi-mental group(18 rats)and the control group(6 rats).The experimental group was given MDMA 7 d by continuous intraperitoneal injection in increments of 5,7,9,11,13,15,17 mg/kg per day,respectively,while the control group was given the same volume of normal saline as the experimental group by in-traperitoneal injection.On the eighth day,the experimental rats were randomly divided into 5,10 and 20 mg/kg dose groups,with 6 rats in each group.MDMA was injected intraperitoneally,and the con-trol group was injected intraperitoneally with the same volume of normal saline as the experimental group.On the eighth day,0.5 mL of blood was taken from the medial canthus 5 min,30 min,1 h,1.5 h,2 h,4 h,6 h,8 h,10 h,12 h after administration.Liquid chromatography-triple quadrupole tandem mass spectrometry was used to detect MDMA and MDA levels,and statistical software was employed for data analysis.Results In the single-administration group,peak concentrations of MDMA and MDA were reached at 5 min and 1 h after administration,respectively,with the largest detection time limit of 12 h.In the continuous administration group,peak concentrations were reached at 30 min and 1.5 h af-ter administration,respectively,with the largest detection time limit of 10 h.Nonlinear fitting equations for the concentration ratio of MDMA and MDA in plasma and administration time in the single-administration group and continuous administration group were as follows:T=10.362C-1.183,R2=0.974 6;T=7.397 3C-0.694,R2=0.961 5(T:injection time;C:concentration ratio of MDMA to MDA in plasma).Conclusions The toxicokinetic data of MDMA and its metabolite MDA in rats,obtained through single and continuous administration,including peak concentration,peak time,detection time limit,and the relationship between concentration ratio and administration time,provide a theoretical and data foundation for relevant forensic identification.

Objective:To investigate the efficacy of our self-made distractor in assistance of percutaneous minimally invasive treatment of Sanders Ⅱ and Ⅲ calcaneal fractures.Method:A retrospective study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of 51 patients with calcaneal fracture who had been treated from March 2020 to August 2022 at Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Changsha Central Hospital Affiliated to University of South China. There were 42 males and 9 females with an age of (44.6±10.2) years. All the 34 Sanders type Ⅱ fractures and 17 Sanders type Ⅲ fractures were isolated unilateral ones which were treated by percutaneous reduction and fixation with percutaneous screws assissted by our self-made calcaneal distractor. All patients were evaluated both clinically and radiologically. The interval from injury to surgery, surgery duration, hospitalization period, fracture union, complications, reduction of the posterior inferior articular surface, the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot score and visual analog scale (VAS) pain score were recorded. The length, width, height, B?hler angle, and Gissane angle of the calcaneus were measured and compared between pre-surgery and the last follow-up.Results:All patients in this cohort were followed up after uneventfull surgery for 21 (18, 24) months. The interval from injury to surgery was 0 (0, 1) d, the surgery duration 38 (35, 40) min, and the hospitalization period 4 (3, 4) d. All the surgical incisions healed smoothly without any wound-related complications. All fractures got united by the 12-week postoperative assessment with normal alignment of the posterior foot and no varus or valgus. One patient developed symptoms of sural nerve injury after surgery, and one patient experienced a screw rupture after surgery. Evaluation of the posterior subtalar articular surfaces revealed an anatomic reduction rate of 66.7% (34/51), a near-anatomical reduction rate of 33.3% (17/51), and no cases of approximate reduction or failure in articular surface reduction. The last follow-up found no loss of reduction. At the last follow-up, the AOFAS ankle-hindfoot score was 91.3 (87.0, 98.0) points, giving 32 excellent, 17 good, and 2 fair cases, resulting in an excellent and good rate of 96.1%, and the VAS pain score 0 (0, 1) point. At the last follow-up, the width [34.0 (32.6, 34.9) mm], height [49.6 (47.1, 50.4) mm], B?hler angle [35.8 (34.0, 37.8)°], and Gissane angle [129.0 (124.2, 135.6)°] of the calcaneus were all significantly improved compared with the preoperative values [(41.0±2.1) mm, 39.3 (37.9, 40.2) mm, -5.7 (-20.4, 4.6)°, 94.5 (80.4, 104.0)°] ( P < 0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in the length of the calcaneus between pre-surgery and post-surgery ( P > 0.05). Conclusion:In the percutaneous minimally invasive treatment of Sanders Ⅱ and Ⅲ calcaneal fractures, use of our self-made calcaneal distractor has demonstrated favorable clinical outcomes, making the surgery minimally invasive and efficient.

Objective:This study aims to summarize the theoretical basis and practical effect of interdisciplinary team building in the National Clinical Medical Research Center for Aging and Medicine, Huashan Hospital.Methods:Interactive memory was employed as the theoretical basis for building cross-disciplinary teams, and the work was carried out in three dimensions of specialization, credibility, and coordination.Results:The center had shaped a coordinative team atmosphere and strengthened its integrity in five dimensions, including discipline construction, open platform, innovation curation, science popularization, and technology transfer. The center also promoted the implementation of research tasks in the three core areas.Conclusions:As the aging healthcare issues are highly diversified, complex, and systematic, the center needs to continuously improve its ability to build interdisciplinary teams and provide a platform for integrating various types of resources into the solution of healthcare problems of the elderly.

The treatment strategy for blast injuries is closely linked to the clinical outcome of blast injury casualties. However, the application of military surgery experience to blast injuries caused by production safety accidents is relatively uncommon. In this study, the authors present 2 cases of blast injuries caused by one gas explosion, both cases involved individuals of the same age and gender and experienced similar degree of injury. The authors highlight the importance of using a military surgery treatment strategy, specifically emphasizing the need to understand the concept of damage control and disposal. It is recommended that relevant training in this area should be strengthened to improve the clinical treatment of such injuries. This study provides a valuable reference for healthcare professionals dealing with blast injuries.

Objective: To analyze the epidemic characteristics and drug resistance of pulmonary tuberculosis among the floating population in Beijing and to provide a scientific basis for formulating strategies for the prevention and control of tuberculosis among the floating population. Methods: Data of tuberculosis patients who were positive for Mycobacterium tuberculosis culture was collected from 16 districts and one municipal institution of tuberculosis control and prevention in Beijing in 2019. The strain samples were tested for drug sensitivity by the proportional method. According to household registration location, patients were divided into the floating population and Beijing registration. SPSS 19.0 software analyzed tuberculosis patients' epidemic characteristics and drug resistance in the floating population. Results: In 2019, there were 1 171 culture-positive tuberculosis patients in Beijing, among the floating population, 593 (50.64%) patients were identified, with a male-to-female sex ratio of 2.2∶1 (409∶184). Compared to patients under household registration as Beijing residents, a higher proportion of young adults aged 20-39 years (65.09%,386/593) were noticed, with 55.65% (330/593) reported from the urban areas and 96.80% (574/593) were reported the first time. The differences were statistically significant (all P<0.05). After completing the drug sensitivity test, 37 cases were with multiple drug-resistant tuberculosis, accounting for 6.24% (37/593). The rates of isoniazid resistance (42.11%,8/19) and multidrug resistance (21.05%,4/19) in floating population patients after retreatment were significantly higher than those in newly treated patients (11.67%, 67/574 and 5.75%, 33/574), and the differences were statistically significant (all P<0.05). Conclusions: Most patients with tuberculosis in the floating population in Beijing in 2019 were young males aged 20-39 years. The reporting areas were urban areas and the newly treated patients mainly. The patients with tuberculosis in the re-treated floating population were more likely to suffer from multidrug and drug resistance, which should be taken as the key population for prevention and control.
Young Adult ; Humans ; Female ; Male ; Beijing/epidemiology* ; Tuberculosis ; Tuberculosis, Pulmonary/epidemiology* ; Tuberculosis, Multidrug-Resistant/epidemiology* ; Drug Resistance

The animal models used in the experimental research of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to prevent and treat T2DM are mainly spontaneous and induced. The experimental research of TCM in the prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes can be divided into Chinese medicine compound, Chinese medicine and its extract, Chinese medicine monomer. The mechanism is mainly through regulating intestinal flora, increasing insulin content, lowering blood sugar, lowering blood lipids, improving glucose tolerance, and improving gluconeogenesis, antioxidant, inhibit cell apoptosis, etc. play the role of preventing and treating T2DM in multiple links and multiple targets.

COVID-19/genetics* ; Genetic Predisposition to Disease ; Humans ; Mendelian Randomization Analysis ; Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide ; Risk Factors ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Vitamin D/blood*