Objectives:To investigate the predictive factors of stroke associated-pneumonia (SAP) in patients with acute stroke, develop nomogram and neural network prediction models and verify their predictive performance.Methods:Patients with acute stroke admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University and Zhenxiong County People's Hospital were included retrospectively. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to determine the independent predictive factors of SAP, and develop nomogram and neural network prediction models. Receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) curves were used to validate and compare the predictive performances. Results:A total of 450 patients with acute stroke were enrolled, including 286 males (63.6%), aged 64.28±13.24 years; 344 patientss (76.4%) had ischemic stroke and 106 (23.6%) had hemorrhagic stroke; 128 patients (28.4%) experienced SAP. According to the random number method, they were divided into a modeling cohort ( n=300) and a validation cohort ( n=150). Multivariate logistic regression analysis in the modeling cohort showed that a higher baseline National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score, gastric tube placement, use of proton pump inhibitors, heart failure, and higher neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR) were the independent predictive factors of SAP. ROC curve analysis showed that the area under the ROC curve of the nomogram model for predicting SAP in the modeling cohort and validation cohort was 0.841 (95% confidence interval [ CI] 0.795-0.880) and 0.863 (95% CI 0.798-0.914), respectively. The sensitivity for predicting SAP were 75.00% and 70.45%, respectively, and the specificity was 81.94% and 92.45%, respectively. The area under the ROC curve of the neural network model for predicting SAP in the modeling cohort and validation cohort was 0.847 (95% CI 0.802-0.866) and 0.862 (95% CI 0.796-0.913), respectively. The sensitivity for predicting SAP were 76.19% and 72.73%, and the specificity was 79.17% and 89.62%, respectively. Conclusions:Higher NIHSS score, gastric tube placement, use of proton pump inhibitors, heart failure, and higher NLR are the independent risk factors for SAP in patients with acute stroke. The nomogram and neural network prediction model developed using the above risk factors have higher predictive value for SAP.

Objective:To compare and research dosimetric differences between auto plan and fall back plan in Ethos adaptive radiotherapy system in radiotherapy after breast conserving surgery for breast cancer,and explore the clinical value of two techniques under the Ethos platform in the radiotherapy after breast conserving surgery.Methods:The data of a total of 15 patients with breast cancer,who received radiotherapy after breast conserving surgery for breast cancer at Ruijin Hospital,Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine in 2022,were selected.Based on the Ethos planning system,the auto plans of the average score of 7 fields(7F_IMRT),9 field(9F_IMRT)and 12 field(12F_IMRT),as well as a fall back plan of 12 fields,were designed respectively for each patient.The dosimetric differences of conformity index(CI)and homogeneity index(HI)of dose distribution of target region,and the dose of organs at risk(OAR)were compared and evaluated.Results:The fall back plan can improve dose distribution of target region,and the average HI value of the dose of target region of 15 patients was 0.020±0.005,which was superior to those[7F_IMRT(0.065±0.015),9F_IMRT(0.024±0.004)and 12F_IMRT(0.024±0.0045)]of 3 kinds of auto plans,and the differences of them between two kinds of plans were significant(F=12.687,3.638,4.885,P<0.05).In 8 patients with breast cancer at left side,the mean dose(Dmean),volume percentages in receiving 5,10,20,30 Gy doses(V5Gy,V10Gy,V20Gy,V30Gy)in the affected side of lung in fall back plan were better than those in auto plan,and the differences of them between two kinds of plans were significant(F=24.31,64.59,18.02,7.32,5.74,P<0.05).The average Dmean of receiving dose of heart,V5Gy,V10Gy and V30Gy of fall back plan were respectively(244.83±53.93)cGy,(9.64±2.94)%,(4.28±2.0)%and(0.51±0.5)%,which were better than those of three kinds of auto plans,and the differences of them between two kinds of plans were significant(F=10.17,12.05,4.59,3.95,P<0.05).The Dmean and V5Gy of the health side of lung,and Dmean of health side of breast in fall back plan were better than those in three kinds of auto plans,and the differences of them between two kinds of plans were significant(F=27.99,6.26,35.89,P<0.05).In 7 patients with breast cancer at right side,the Dmean,V5Gy,V10Gy,V20Gy and V30Gy of affected side of lung in fall back plan were better than those of three kinds of auto plans,and the differences of them between two kinds of plans were significant(F=3.43,3.85,2.32,2.36,3.59,P<0.05).The Dmax,Dmean and V5Gy of heart in fall back plan were all better than those of three kinds of auto plans,and the differences of them between two kinds of plans were significant(F=10,10.22,3.96,P<0.05).The Dmean and V5Gy of health side of lung,and the Dmean of health side of breast in fall back plan were better than those in three kinds of auto plans,and the differences of them between two plans were significant(F=20.87,4.17,59.83,P<0.05).Conclusion:Compared with auto plan of Ethos system of 7F_IMRT,9F_IMRT and 12F_IMRTB,the homogeneity of target region of the Fall Back plan is better,and the doses of lung and heart of affected side of that are lower,and the doses of other OAR all were within the requirement of clinical limitation.Fall back plan has higher clinical application value in radiotherapy after breast conserving surgery for breast cancer.

Objective To assess the long-term prognosis of nonparoxysmal atrial fibrillation(NPAF)patients after radiofrequency catheter ablation(RFCA)and identify influencing factors.Methods A prospective,randomized controlled trial was conducted from October 2021 to June 2023 at our center.A total of 183 consecutive NPAF patients undergoing RFCA were randomly assigned to the ARNI group(n=91)or control group(n=92).Data collected included baseline characteristics,procedure-related parameters,low voltage areas(LVAs),left atrial mean pressure(LMP),and clinical outcomes at 12 months.The primary endpoint included freedom from atrial fibril-lation recurrence at 12 months post-ablation and secondary endpoints comprised complication rates,mean arterial pressure(MAP),left atrial diameter(LAD),and cardiac function.Results The two groups presented no significant differences in baseline characteristics(P>0.05).The ARNI group demonstrateda significantly higher rate of freedom from AF recurrence compared to the control group at 12 months(79.12%vs.66.30%,HR=0.56,P=0.039).More-over,the ARNI group showed significantly smaller LAD[(40.17±4.72)mm vs.(42.29±6.08)mm,P=0.013)and a significantly lower N-terminal proB-type natriuretic peptide(NT-proBNP)level[98.00(45.00,456.00)vs.128.50(73.50,586.50),P=0.039].Both groups showed no significant differences in complication rates or MAP post-ablation(P>0.05).Cox regression analysis identified ARNI as an independent predictor for maintaining freedom from AF recurrence at 12 months post-ablation(HR=0.524,P=0.038).Subgroup analyses showed that high LMP patients had a lower rate of freedom from AF recurrence than those with normal pressures(51.61%vs.83.47%,P<0.001),and demonstrated significantly improved ARNIoutcomes(64.52%vs.38.71%,P=0.042).Conclusion ARNI improves long-term outcomes for NPAF patients following RFCA,particularly in those with highLMP.

Objective:To explore the application value of part-cut jejunal transection in digestive tract reconstruction of totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy.Methods:The propensity score matching and retrospective cohort study was conducted. The clinicopathological data of 112 patients with gastric cancer who underwent totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy in The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University from June 2018 to September 2022 were collected. There were 81 males and 31 females, aged (70±8)years. Among the 112 patients, 60 patients undergoing diges-tive tract reconstruction by Roux-en-Y anastomosis with part-cut jejunum were set as the part-cut group, and 52 patients undergoing digestive tract reconstruction by traditional Roux-en-Y anasto-mosis were set as the traditional group. Observation indicators: (1) propensity score matching status and comparison of clinical data of patients between the two groups after matching; (2) intraopera-tive and postoperative conditions; (3) follow-up. Comparison of measurement data with normal dis-tribution between groups was conducted using the independent sample t test. Comparison of count data between groups was conducted using the chi-square test or Fisher exact probability. Com-parison of ordinal data was conducted using the nonparametic rank sum test. Propensity score matching was performed using the 1∶1 nearest neighbor matching method, with the caliper value of 0.02. Results:(1) Propensity score matching status and comparison of clinical data of patients between the two groups after matching. Of the 112 patients, 90 patients were successfully matched, with 45 cases in each of the part-cut group and the traditional group. After propensity score matching, the elimination of body mass index, clinical TNM staging confounding bias ensured comparability. (2) Intraoperative and postoperative conditions. After propensity score matching, the total operation time and digestive tract reconstruction time of patients in the part-cut group were (217.0±15.1)minutes and (34.7±1.8)minutes, versus (252.6±21.9)minutes and (52.6±7.4)minutes in the traditional group, respectively, showing significant differences in the above indicators between the two groups ( t=?8.97, ?15.66, P<0.05). (3) Follow-up. After propensity score matching, 90 patients were followed up postoperatively for (47±15)months. During the follow-up, no patient in either group received secondary surgery, and there was no death. There were 3 cases and 10 cases of Roux stasis syndrome in the part-cut group and the traditional group, respectively, showing a significant difference between the two groups ( χ2=4.41, P<0.05). Conclusion:Compared with traditional Roux-en-Y anastomosis, the Roux-en-Y anastomosis with part-cut jejunum in totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy can signifi-cantly shorten the time for digestive tract reconstruction and reduce the incidence of postoperative Roux stasis syndrome.

Objective:To explore the application value of part-cut jejunal transection in digestive tract reconstruction of totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy.Methods:The propensity score matching and retrospective cohort study was conducted. The clinicopathological data of 112 patients with gastric cancer who underwent totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy in The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University from June 2018 to September 2022 were collected. There were 81 males and 31 females, aged (70±8)years. Among the 112 patients, 60 patients undergoing diges-tive tract reconstruction by Roux-en-Y anastomosis with part-cut jejunum were set as the part-cut group, and 52 patients undergoing digestive tract reconstruction by traditional Roux-en-Y anasto-mosis were set as the traditional group. Observation indicators: (1) propensity score matching status and comparison of clinical data of patients between the two groups after matching; (2) intraopera-tive and postoperative conditions; (3) follow-up. Comparison of measurement data with normal dis-tribution between groups was conducted using the independent sample t test. Comparison of count data between groups was conducted using the chi-square test or Fisher exact probability. Com-parison of ordinal data was conducted using the nonparametic rank sum test. Propensity score matching was performed using the 1∶1 nearest neighbor matching method, with the caliper value of 0.02. Results:(1) Propensity score matching status and comparison of clinical data of patients between the two groups after matching. Of the 112 patients, 90 patients were successfully matched, with 45 cases in each of the part-cut group and the traditional group. After propensity score matching, the elimination of body mass index, clinical TNM staging confounding bias ensured comparability. (2) Intraoperative and postoperative conditions. After propensity score matching, the total operation time and digestive tract reconstruction time of patients in the part-cut group were (217.0±15.1)minutes and (34.7±1.8)minutes, versus (252.6±21.9)minutes and (52.6±7.4)minutes in the traditional group, respectively, showing significant differences in the above indicators between the two groups ( t=?8.97, ?15.66, P<0.05). (3) Follow-up. After propensity score matching, 90 patients were followed up postoperatively for (47±15)months. During the follow-up, no patient in either group received secondary surgery, and there was no death. There were 3 cases and 10 cases of Roux stasis syndrome in the part-cut group and the traditional group, respectively, showing a significant difference between the two groups ( χ2=4.41, P<0.05). Conclusion:Compared with traditional Roux-en-Y anastomosis, the Roux-en-Y anastomosis with part-cut jejunum in totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy can signifi-cantly shorten the time for digestive tract reconstruction and reduce the incidence of postoperative Roux stasis syndrome.

Objective:To compare and research dosimetric differences between auto plan and fall back plan in Ethos adaptive radiotherapy system in radiotherapy after breast conserving surgery for breast cancer,and explore the clinical value of two techniques under the Ethos platform in the radiotherapy after breast conserving surgery.Methods:The data of a total of 15 patients with breast cancer,who received radiotherapy after breast conserving surgery for breast cancer at Ruijin Hospital,Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine in 2022,were selected.Based on the Ethos planning system,the auto plans of the average score of 7 fields(7F_IMRT),9 field(9F_IMRT)and 12 field(12F_IMRT),as well as a fall back plan of 12 fields,were designed respectively for each patient.The dosimetric differences of conformity index(CI)and homogeneity index(HI)of dose distribution of target region,and the dose of organs at risk(OAR)were compared and evaluated.Results:The fall back plan can improve dose distribution of target region,and the average HI value of the dose of target region of 15 patients was 0.020±0.005,which was superior to those[7F_IMRT(0.065±0.015),9F_IMRT(0.024±0.004)and 12F_IMRT(0.024±0.0045)]of 3 kinds of auto plans,and the differences of them between two kinds of plans were significant(F=12.687,3.638,4.885,P<0.05).In 8 patients with breast cancer at left side,the mean dose(Dmean),volume percentages in receiving 5,10,20,30 Gy doses(V5Gy,V10Gy,V20Gy,V30Gy)in the affected side of lung in fall back plan were better than those in auto plan,and the differences of them between two kinds of plans were significant(F=24.31,64.59,18.02,7.32,5.74,P<0.05).The average Dmean of receiving dose of heart,V5Gy,V10Gy and V30Gy of fall back plan were respectively(244.83±53.93)cGy,(9.64±2.94)%,(4.28±2.0)%and(0.51±0.5)%,which were better than those of three kinds of auto plans,and the differences of them between two kinds of plans were significant(F=10.17,12.05,4.59,3.95,P<0.05).The Dmean and V5Gy of the health side of lung,and Dmean of health side of breast in fall back plan were better than those in three kinds of auto plans,and the differences of them between two kinds of plans were significant(F=27.99,6.26,35.89,P<0.05).In 7 patients with breast cancer at right side,the Dmean,V5Gy,V10Gy,V20Gy and V30Gy of affected side of lung in fall back plan were better than those of three kinds of auto plans,and the differences of them between two kinds of plans were significant(F=3.43,3.85,2.32,2.36,3.59,P<0.05).The Dmax,Dmean and V5Gy of heart in fall back plan were all better than those of three kinds of auto plans,and the differences of them between two kinds of plans were significant(F=10,10.22,3.96,P<0.05).The Dmean and V5Gy of health side of lung,and the Dmean of health side of breast in fall back plan were better than those in three kinds of auto plans,and the differences of them between two plans were significant(F=20.87,4.17,59.83,P<0.05).Conclusion:Compared with auto plan of Ethos system of 7F_IMRT,9F_IMRT and 12F_IMRTB,the homogeneity of target region of the Fall Back plan is better,and the doses of lung and heart of affected side of that are lower,and the doses of other OAR all were within the requirement of clinical limitation.Fall back plan has higher clinical application value in radiotherapy after breast conserving surgery for breast cancer.

Objective To assess the long-term prognosis of nonparoxysmal atrial fibrillation(NPAF)patients after radiofrequency catheter ablation(RFCA)and identify influencing factors.Methods A prospective,randomized controlled trial was conducted from October 2021 to June 2023 at our center.A total of 183 consecutive NPAF patients undergoing RFCA were randomly assigned to the ARNI group(n=91)or control group(n=92).Data collected included baseline characteristics,procedure-related parameters,low voltage areas(LVAs),left atrial mean pressure(LMP),and clinical outcomes at 12 months.The primary endpoint included freedom from atrial fibril-lation recurrence at 12 months post-ablation and secondary endpoints comprised complication rates,mean arterial pressure(MAP),left atrial diameter(LAD),and cardiac function.Results The two groups presented no significant differences in baseline characteristics(P>0.05).The ARNI group demonstrateda significantly higher rate of freedom from AF recurrence compared to the control group at 12 months(79.12%vs.66.30%,HR=0.56,P=0.039).More-over,the ARNI group showed significantly smaller LAD[(40.17±4.72)mm vs.(42.29±6.08)mm,P=0.013)and a significantly lower N-terminal proB-type natriuretic peptide(NT-proBNP)level[98.00(45.00,456.00)vs.128.50(73.50,586.50),P=0.039].Both groups showed no significant differences in complication rates or MAP post-ablation(P>0.05).Cox regression analysis identified ARNI as an independent predictor for maintaining freedom from AF recurrence at 12 months post-ablation(HR=0.524,P=0.038).Subgroup analyses showed that high LMP patients had a lower rate of freedom from AF recurrence than those with normal pressures(51.61%vs.83.47%,P<0.001),and demonstrated significantly improved ARNIoutcomes(64.52%vs.38.71%,P=0.042).Conclusion ARNI improves long-term outcomes for NPAF patients following RFCA,particularly in those with highLMP.

The ultrasonic manifestations of benign and malignant breast imaging-reporting and data system(BI-RADS)4 lesions overlap in some degrees,is able to result in unnecessary biopsy or untimely therapy.Accurate classifying the nature of BI-RADS 4 breast lesions can provide reliable references for clinical decision-making.The progresses of application of new ultrasonic technologies,including automated breast volume scanner,superb micro-vascular imaging,elastography,contrast-enhanced ultrasound and artificial intelligence for assisting diagnosis of BI-RADS 4 lesions were reviewed in this article.

Objective:To understand intensive care unit(ICU)doctors'opinions and suggestions on implementing palliative care,and provides a reference basis for the implementation of palliative care in Chinese ICU.Methods:A purposive sampling technique was used to conduct one-on-one semi-structured interviews with 11 ICU doctors.Colaizzi's phenomenological analysis method was utilized to code,classify,interpret,and comprehensively analyze the interview data.Results:A total of 4 themes and 18 sub-themes was extracted,including cognitive biases toward palliative care,the belief that implementing palliative care in the ICU has significant humanistic implications(palliative care practice is the most perfect embodiment of medical humanities,palliative care in the ICU can alleviate patient pain and reduce invasive operations,palliative care can achieve comfortable care for ICU patients,palliative care focuses on maintaining the dignity of ICU patients,palliative care can pay attention to the inner voice of ICU patients,and implementing palliative care will help to more effectively allocate resources),difficulties faced by ICU in carrying out palliative care(lack of clarity in relevant policies at the legal level,closed management environment in the ICU,insufficient manpower in the ICU and lack of palliative care professional team,inadequate understanding of ICU patients'families,lack of death education,not included in medical insurance payments,and lack of communication skills of young doctors),strategies to promote the development of palliative care in the ICU(ICU palliative care can be piloted first,the development of ICU palliative care screening tools will help with the development of palliative care,the palliative environment and the handling of death procedures can be further optimized,and the application and implementation of scientific methods to shorten the gap between evidence and practice of palliative care).Conclusions:The integration of palliative care and ICU in China is still blank.The significance of implementing palliative care in ICU should be emphasized,ICU doctors'knowledge and skills of palliative care should be improved from multiple perspectives,patient preference should be emphasized to improve the knowledge and acceptance of palliative care of ICU patients'families,and the promotion of palliative care in ICU clinical practice should be pioneered and piloted.

Objective To analyze the risks and related influencing factors of early screening for lung cancer,and to study prognostic factors based on survival conditions,in order to ultimately provide baseline data for the prevention and treatment of lung cancer.Methods A cluster sampling method was used to select 40 to 75 year old registered residence residents in 10 districts and 6 counties of Zhengzhou City in 2020 as screening objects.Through voluntary participation and filling in evaluation questionnaires,high-risk groups of lung cancer were evalu-ated,and then three screening tests(tumor markers,low-dose spiral CT and lung function)were performed on high-risk groups.Finally,we will adopt an active and passive follow-up approach to collect information on diag-nosed lung cancer patients.Statistically describe the screening data and describe the epidemiological results of different characteristic populations;Using multivariate logistic regression method for statistical analysis,compare the differences in various results of different factors.Results 50128 cases of early screening for lung cancer in Zhengzhou City were evaluated in 2020,with a completion rate of 100.26%.The average age of the survey was(59.86±17.67)years old,and the gender ratio was 0.81∶1.The high-risk detection rate is 30.15%.Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that males(smoking)(OR=5.43,95%CI:5.20～5.67),individuals with a history of tobacco exposure(OR=3.82,95%CI:3.67～3.98),first-degree relatives who had previously suffered from lung cancer(OR=12.06,95%CI:11.02～13.20),and other populations were more susceptible to lung cancer(all P<0.05).Conclusion Male(smoking),exposure to secondhand smoke,cancer in first-degree relatives,previous diagnosis of other tumors,symptoms of lung infection,"chest tightness,shortness of breath,and difficulty breathing in daily life",and"significant psychological trauma in the past 3 years"are independent risk factors for lung cancer,which should be given special attention and effective intervention measures should be taken.