BACKGROUND: While emotional distress, encompassing anxiety and depression, has been associated with negative clinical outcomes, its impact across various clinical departments and general hospitals has been less explored. Previous studies with limited sample sizes have examined the effectiveness of specific treatments (e.g., antidepressants) rather than a systemic management strategy for outcome improvement in non-psychiatric inpatients. To enhance the understanding of the importance of addressing mental health care needs among non-psychiatric patients in general hospitals, this study retrospectively investigated the impacts of emotional distress and the effects of early detection and management of depression and anxiety on hospital length of stay (LOS) and rate of long LOS (LLOS, i.e., LOS >30 days) in a large sample of non-psychiatric inpatients. METHODS: This retrospective cohort study included 487,871 inpatients from 20 non-psychiatric departments of a general hospital. They were divided, according to whether they underwent a novel strategy to manage emotional distress which deployed the Huaxi Emotional Distress Index (HEI) for brief screening with grading psychological services (BS-GPS), into BS-GPS ( n = 178,883) and non-BS-GPS ( n = 308,988) cohorts. The LOS and rate of LLOS between the BS-GPS and non-BS-GPS cohorts and between subcohorts with and without clinically significant anxiety and/or depression (CSAD, i.e., HEI score ≥11 on admission to the hospital) in the BS-GPS cohort were compared using univariable analyses, multilevel analyses, and/or propensity score-matched analyses, respectively. RESULTS: The detection rate of CSAD in the BS-GPS cohort varied from 2.64% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.49%-2.81%) to 20.50% (95% CI: 19.43%-21.62%) across the 20 departments, with a average rate of 5.36%. Significant differences were observed in both the LOS and LLOS rates between the subcohorts with CSAD (12.7 days, 535/9590) and without CSAD (9.5 days, 3800/169,293) and between the BS-GPS (9.6 days, 4335/178,883) and non-BS-GPS (10.8 days, 11,483/308,988) cohorts. These differences remained significant after controlling for confounders using propensity score-matched comparisons. A multilevel analysis indicated that BS-GPS was negatively associated with both LOS and LLOS after controlling for sociodemographics and the departments of patient discharge and remained negatively associated with LLOS after controlling additionally for the year of patient discharge. CONCLUSION Emotional distress significantly prolonged the LOS and increased the LLOS of non-psychiatric inpatients across most departments and general hospitals. These impacts were moderated by the implementation of BS-GPS. Thus, BS-GPS has the potential as an effective, resource-saving strategy for enhancing mental health care and optimizing medical resources in general hospitals.
Humans ; Retrospective Studies ; Male ; Length of Stay/statistics & numerical data* ; Female ; Middle Aged ; Adult ; Psychological Distress ; Inpatients/psychology* ; Aged ; Anxiety/diagnosis* ; Depression/diagnosis*

The connection between tendons and bones is called the tendon bone connection. With the continuous improvement of national sports awareness, excessive exercises and the related intensity are prone to damage the tendon bone connection. Tendon bone healing is a complex repair and healing process involving multiple factors, and good tendon bone healing is a prerequisite for its physiological function. The complexity of tendon bone structure also poses great challenges to the repair of tendon bone injuries. In recent years, researches have found that stem cells, growth factors, macrophages, and other factors are closely related to the healing process of tendon bone injuries, among which macrophages play an important role in the healing process. The authors reviewed relevant research literature in recent years and summarized the role of macrophages in tendon bone healing, in order to provide new ideas and directions for treatment strategies to promote tendon bone healing.
Humans ; Macrophages/metabolism* ; Wound Healing ; Animals ; Tendons/physiology* ; Bone and Bones/injuries* ; Tendon Injuries

Osteoarthritis(OA)is a common joint disease in clinical practice,and cartilage damage is a typical pathological change.The pathogenesis of OA is complex,and various adverse factors can lead to the occurrence of OA.Mitochondria are im-portant organelles within cells and play important roles in cellular physiological and pathological activ-ities.Mitochondrial quality control is an important regulatory mechanism in the body to maintain nor-mal mitochondrial structure and function,mainly including mitochondrial biogenesis,mitochondrial dynamics,mitochondrial autophagy,mitochondrial oxidative stress,and other forms.The imbalance of mitochondrial quality control in chondrocytes is closely related to the occurrence and development of osteoarthritis,and regulating the balance of mi-tochondrial quality control is a potential therapeu-tic point for osteoarthritis.The author reviewed rel-evant research literature in recent years to provide a review of the relationship between mitochondrial quality control and the occurrence and develop-ment of osteoarthritis,in order to provide new ideas and directions for the research and diagnosis and treatment strategies of osteoarthritis.

Osteoarthritis(OA)is a common joint disease in clinical practice,and cartilage damage is a typical pathological change.The pathogenesis of OA is complex,and various adverse factors can lead to the occurrence of OA.Mitochondria are im-portant organelles within cells and play important roles in cellular physiological and pathological activ-ities.Mitochondrial quality control is an important regulatory mechanism in the body to maintain nor-mal mitochondrial structure and function,mainly including mitochondrial biogenesis,mitochondrial dynamics,mitochondrial autophagy,mitochondrial oxidative stress,and other forms.The imbalance of mitochondrial quality control in chondrocytes is closely related to the occurrence and development of osteoarthritis,and regulating the balance of mi-tochondrial quality control is a potential therapeu-tic point for osteoarthritis.The author reviewed rel-evant research literature in recent years to provide a review of the relationship between mitochondrial quality control and the occurrence and develop-ment of osteoarthritis,in order to provide new ideas and directions for the research and diagnosis and treatment strategies of osteoarthritis.

Objective To compare the efficacy and complications of cupric ion electrochemical therapy and selective suprahemorrhoid resection and stapling surgery for the treatment of grade Ⅲ-Ⅳhemorrhoids.Methods 204 patients with grade Ⅲ-Ⅳ mixed hemorrhoids admitted to our hospital from September 2022 to October 2023 were included as the study subjects.They were divided into two groups using numerical method,with 102 cases in each group.The observation group received copper ion electrochemical therapy,while the control group received selective hemorrhoid mucosal resection and stapling surgery.Compare the surgical outcomes,efficacy,pain scores,anal function scores,quality of life index scores,and incidence of complications between two groups.Results There was no statistically significant difference in gender,age,hemorrhoid grade,surgical time,and hospitalization period between the observation group and the control group(P＞0.05),but the intraoperative blood loss in the observation group was less than that in the control group[(11.37±5.32)ml and(26.72±14.24)ml],and the difference between the two groups was statistically significant(P＜0.05).The severity of pain in the observation group was lower than that in the control group on the 1st and 7th day after surgery(P＜0.05);There was no statistically significant difference in the Wexner anal incontinence scores between the two groups at 1 and 8 weeks after surgery(P＞0.05).The observation group had a better gastrointestinal quality of life index(GIQLI)score than the control group at 2 weeks after surgery[(20.92±4.63)and(26.77±5.03)scores,P＜0.05],and there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups at 8 weeks[(4.38±0.90)and(4.68±1.41)mm,P＞0.05].The total incidence of postoperative complications in both groups was statistically significant(8.8％vs 20.6％,P＜0.05).An average follow-up of six months showed no recurrence.Conclusion Cupric ion electrochemical therapy for mixed hemorrhoids is safe,effective,and has no serious complications,providing a more convenient and minimally invasive treatment method.

Objective:To investigate the feasibility and effect of endoscopic assisted surgery combined with sclerosing agent injection and negative pressure drainage for the treatment of microcystic lymphatic malformation in children.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on clinical data of pediatric patients with microcystic lymphatic malformations between December 2021 and December 2023 in the Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery at Children’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University. The treatment protocol consisted of endoscope-assisted surgery combined with sclerotherapy and negative pressure drainage. Preoperatively, two-dimensional ultrasound was utilized to demarcate the surface extent of the malformation. Intraoperatively, subcutaneous lymphatic malformation tissues were resected as thoroughly as possible under endoscopic guidance, and cystic cavities were interconnected. Postoperatively, a drainage tube was placed and connected to a negative pressure system. Starting on the third postoperative day, the cystic cavity was irrigated with absolute ethanol every other day. Irrigation was continued until the drainage fluid became light yellow and clear, and the daily drainage volume fell below 5 ml, at which point the drainage tube was removed. Complications were monitored, and treatment efficacy was assessed at the last follow-up using a four-tiered outcome scale: cured, markedly effective, effective, and ineffective. The overall effectiveness rate was calculated as (cured + markedly effective + effective) cases/total number of cases × 100%. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics.Results:A total of 20 pediatric patients were enrolled, including 8 males and 12 females. The age range was from 1 month to 13 years, with a mean age of 7 years and 7 months. All lesions were located superficially, distributed as follows: head, face, and neck (8 cases), chest (2 cases), abdomen (3 cases), back (2 cases), and limbs (5 cases). The lesion volumes ranged from 5.8 cm × 4.2 cm × 3.8 cm to 14.5 cm × 10.4 cm × 8.4 cm. No complications such as absolute ethanol intoxication, severe allergic reactions, surgical site infection, neurovascular injury, thrombosis, or pulmonary embolism occurred during the treatment period. All patients had their negative pressure drainage tubes removed on postoperative day 10. After tube removal, one case developed serous drainage from the incision, which resolved after 4 days of wound care and compressive dressing. The remaining 19 cases demonstrated satisfactory incision healing. During a follow-up period of 6 to 12 months, no significant postoperative scarring and recurrence were observed. Treatment outcomes were as follows: 4 cases of cured, 10 cases of markedly effective, 5 cases of effective, and 1 case of ineffective. The overall effective rate was 95%(19/20).Conclusion:The integrated approach of endoscope-assisted surgery combined with sclerotherapy and negative pressure drainage for the treatment of microcystic lymphatic malformations in children yields definite and favorable outcomes. This comprehensive technique is characterized by its minimal invasiveness, stable long-term result as confirmed by follow-up, absence of severe complications, and a low recurrence rate.

Objective To compare the efficacy and complications of cupric ion electrochemical therapy and selective suprahemorrhoid resection and stapling surgery for the treatment of grade Ⅲ-Ⅳhemorrhoids.Methods 204 patients with grade Ⅲ-Ⅳ mixed hemorrhoids admitted to our hospital from September 2022 to October 2023 were included as the study subjects.They were divided into two groups using numerical method,with 102 cases in each group.The observation group received copper ion electrochemical therapy,while the control group received selective hemorrhoid mucosal resection and stapling surgery.Compare the surgical outcomes,efficacy,pain scores,anal function scores,quality of life index scores,and incidence of complications between two groups.Results There was no statistically significant difference in gender,age,hemorrhoid grade,surgical time,and hospitalization period between the observation group and the control group(P＞0.05),but the intraoperative blood loss in the observation group was less than that in the control group[(11.37±5.32)ml and(26.72±14.24)ml],and the difference between the two groups was statistically significant(P＜0.05).The severity of pain in the observation group was lower than that in the control group on the 1st and 7th day after surgery(P＜0.05);There was no statistically significant difference in the Wexner anal incontinence scores between the two groups at 1 and 8 weeks after surgery(P＞0.05).The observation group had a better gastrointestinal quality of life index(GIQLI)score than the control group at 2 weeks after surgery[(20.92±4.63)and(26.77±5.03)scores,P＜0.05],and there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups at 8 weeks[(4.38±0.90)and(4.68±1.41)mm,P＞0.05].The total incidence of postoperative complications in both groups was statistically significant(8.8％vs 20.6％,P＜0.05).An average follow-up of six months showed no recurrence.Conclusion Cupric ion electrochemical therapy for mixed hemorrhoids is safe,effective,and has no serious complications,providing a more convenient and minimally invasive treatment method.

Objective:To investigate the feasibility and effect of endoscopic assisted surgery combined with sclerosing agent injection and negative pressure drainage for the treatment of microcystic lymphatic malformation in children.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on clinical data of pediatric patients with microcystic lymphatic malformations between December 2021 and December 2023 in the Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery at Children’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University. The treatment protocol consisted of endoscope-assisted surgery combined with sclerotherapy and negative pressure drainage. Preoperatively, two-dimensional ultrasound was utilized to demarcate the surface extent of the malformation. Intraoperatively, subcutaneous lymphatic malformation tissues were resected as thoroughly as possible under endoscopic guidance, and cystic cavities were interconnected. Postoperatively, a drainage tube was placed and connected to a negative pressure system. Starting on the third postoperative day, the cystic cavity was irrigated with absolute ethanol every other day. Irrigation was continued until the drainage fluid became light yellow and clear, and the daily drainage volume fell below 5 ml, at which point the drainage tube was removed. Complications were monitored, and treatment efficacy was assessed at the last follow-up using a four-tiered outcome scale: cured, markedly effective, effective, and ineffective. The overall effectiveness rate was calculated as (cured + markedly effective + effective) cases/total number of cases × 100%. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics.Results:A total of 20 pediatric patients were enrolled, including 8 males and 12 females. The age range was from 1 month to 13 years, with a mean age of 7 years and 7 months. All lesions were located superficially, distributed as follows: head, face, and neck (8 cases), chest (2 cases), abdomen (3 cases), back (2 cases), and limbs (5 cases). The lesion volumes ranged from 5.8 cm × 4.2 cm × 3.8 cm to 14.5 cm × 10.4 cm × 8.4 cm. No complications such as absolute ethanol intoxication, severe allergic reactions, surgical site infection, neurovascular injury, thrombosis, or pulmonary embolism occurred during the treatment period. All patients had their negative pressure drainage tubes removed on postoperative day 10. After tube removal, one case developed serous drainage from the incision, which resolved after 4 days of wound care and compressive dressing. The remaining 19 cases demonstrated satisfactory incision healing. During a follow-up period of 6 to 12 months, no significant postoperative scarring and recurrence were observed. Treatment outcomes were as follows: 4 cases of cured, 10 cases of markedly effective, 5 cases of effective, and 1 case of ineffective. The overall effective rate was 95%(19/20).Conclusion:The integrated approach of endoscope-assisted surgery combined with sclerotherapy and negative pressure drainage for the treatment of microcystic lymphatic malformations in children yields definite and favorable outcomes. This comprehensive technique is characterized by its minimal invasiveness, stable long-term result as confirmed by follow-up, absence of severe complications, and a low recurrence rate.

Background::Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has emerged as the leading cause of death from prostate cancer (PCa) in recent decades, bringing a great disease burden worldwide. Men with preexisting CVD have an increased risk for major adverse cardiovascular events when treated with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). The present study aimed to explore the prevalence and risk evaluation of CVD among people with newly diagnosed PCa in China.Methods::Clinical data of newly diagnosed PCa patients were retrospectively collected from 34 centers in China from 2010 to 2022 through convenience sampling. CVD was defined as myocardial infarction, arrhythmia, heart failure, stroke, ischemic heart disease, and others. CVD risk was estimated by calculating Framingham risk scores (FRS). Patients were accordingly divided into low-, medium-, and high-risk groups. χ2 or Fisher’s exact test was used for comparison of categorical variables. Results::A total of 4253 patients were enrolled in the present study. A total of 27.0% (1147/4253) of patients had comorbid PCa and CVD, and 7.2% (307/4253) had two or more CVDs. The enrolled population was distributed in six regions of China, and approximately 71.0% (3019/4253) of patients lived in urban areas. With imaging and pathological evaluation, most PCa patients were diagnosed at an advanced stage, with 20.5% (871/4253) locally progressing and 20.5% (871/4253) showing metastasis. Most of them initiated prostatectomy (46.6%, 1983/4253) or regimens involving ADT therapy (45.7%, 1944/4253) for prostate cancer. In the present PCa cohort, 43.1% (1832/4253) of patients had hypertension, and half of them had poorly controlled blood pressure. With FRS stratification, as expected, a higher risk of CVD was related to aging and metabolic disturbance. However, we also found that patients with treatment involving ADT presented an originally higher risk of CVD than those without ADT. This was in accordance with clinical practice, i.e., aged patients or patients at advanced oncological stages were inclined to accept systematic integrative therapy instead of surgery. Among patients who underwent medical castration, only 4.0% (45/1118) received gonadotropin releasing hormone antagonists, in stark contrast to the grim situation of CVD prevalence and risk.Conclusions::PCa patients in China are diagnosed at an advanced stage. A heavy CVD burden was present at the initiation of treatment. Patients who accepted ADT-related therapy showed an original higher risk of CVD, but the awareness of cardiovascular protection was far from sufficient.

Patients with severe trauma require an extremely timely treatment and transfusion plays an irreplaceable role in the emergency treatment of such patients. An increasing number of evidence-based medicinal evidences and clinical practices suggest that patients with severe traumatic bleeding benefit from early transfusion of low-titer group O whole blood or hemostatic resuscitation with red blood cells, plasma and platelet of a balanced ratio. However, the current domestic mode of blood supply cannot fully meet the requirements of timely and effective blood transfusion for emergency treatment of patients with severe trauma in clinical practice. In order to solve the key problems in blood supply and blood transfusion strategies for emergency treatment of severe trauma, Branch of Clinical Transfusion Medicine of Chinese Medical Association, Group for Trauma Emergency Care and Multiple Injuries of Trauma Branch of Chinese Medical Association, Young Scholar Group of Disaster Medicine Branch of Chinese Medical Association organized domestic experts of blood transfusion medicine and trauma treatment to jointly formulate Chinese expert consensus on blood support mode and blood transfusion strategies for emergency treatment of severe trauma patients ( version 2024). Based on the evidence-based medical evidence and Delphi method of expert consultation and voting, 10 recommendations were put forward from two aspects of blood support mode and transfusion strategies, aiming to provide a reference for transfusion resuscitation in the emergency treatment of severe trauma and further improve the success rate of treatment of patients with severe trauma.