BACKGROUND:Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a secondary causative factor for osteoporosis.As highly heterogeneous innate immune cells,macrophages may be polarized in a hyperglycemic environment,which affects osteogenesis-angiogenesis coupling.This may be a research target for improving bone quality in patients with type 2 diabetic osteoporosis.OBJECTIVE:To explore the role of modulating macrophage M1/M2 polarization to influence osteogenesis-angiogenesis coupling in type 2 diabetic osteoporosis and to summarize the effects of commonly used anti-glucose and anti-osteoporosis drugs and bone biorepair materials on bone osteogenesis-angiogenesis coupling by regulating macrophage M1/M2 polarization.METHODS:The keywords of"macrophage polarization,type 2 diabetes,osteoporosis,osteogenesis-angiogenesis coupling"in Chinese and"macrophages,macrophage polarization,osteogenesis-angiogenesis coupling"in English were used to search for relevant literature in CNKI and PubMed,respectively.Seventy-nine pieces of literature were screened and analyzed.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)Type 2 diabetes mellitus causes the body to be in a hyperglycemic environment and increases the secretion of inflammatory-related factors in the body,which promotes macrophage polarization towards M1 and decreases the number of M2 macrophages.(2)In type 2 diabetes,promoting M2 macrophage polarization is beneficial for osteogenesis-angiogenesis coupling.(3)Some anti-glycemic drugs,active ingredients in traditional Chinese medicine and bone biorepair materials can improve type 2 diabetic osteoporosis by regulating macrophage M1/M2 polarization,reducing M1/M2 ratio,and promoting osteogenesis-angiogenesis coupling.

This paper summarizes the experience of professor LIU Shangyi in differentiating and treating rectal carcinoma from the perspective of "treating ulcers as tumors". It is believed that the manifestations of rectal cancer， such as anal itching， cauliflower-like or ulcerative tumors， and bloody stools， are similar to external skin itching， skin ulceration， swelling， and skin bleeding. Therefore， the treatment principles of sores and ulcers department can be applied to treat tumors. Following the diagnostic and treatment approach of dermatology regarding the clinical typical symptoms， for anal itching， the main treatment is to dispel wind and remove dampness， clear heat to relieve itching， using "skin medicinals" such as Difuzi （Fructus Kochiae） and Baixianpi （Cortex Dictamni）， as well as wind medicinals such as Shengma （Rhizoma Cimicifugae） and Fangfeng （Radix Saposhnikoviae）. For constipation， the method of clearing heat and resolving toxins， unblocking the bowels and discharging heat can be used， commonly using Baitouweng （Radix Pulsatillae）， Donglingcao （Herba Rabdosiae Rubescentis） and Dahuang （Radix et Rhizoma Rhei）. In terms of mucosal ulcers， it is critical to differentiate between yin and yang； the treatment of yang ulcers should focus on clearing heat and resolving toxins， commonly using modified Xianfang Huoming Beverage （仙方活命饮）； for yin ulcers， emphasis should be placed on removing dampness and resolving phlegm， commonly with modified Yiyi Fuzi Baijiang Powder （薏苡附子败酱散）. For bloody stool， differentiation is made between deficiency and excess， with the use of Diyu （Radix Sanguisorbae） and Huaihua （Flos Sophorae） for excess syndrome to cool and stop blee-ding， and both herbs dry-fried until charred combined with liver-tonifying medicinals for deficiency syndrome

BACKGROUND:Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a secondary causative factor for osteoporosis.As highly heterogeneous innate immune cells,macrophages may be polarized in a hyperglycemic environment,which affects osteogenesis-angiogenesis coupling.This may be a research target for improving bone quality in patients with type 2 diabetic osteoporosis.OBJECTIVE:To explore the role of modulating macrophage M1/M2 polarization to influence osteogenesis-angiogenesis coupling in type 2 diabetic osteoporosis and to summarize the effects of commonly used anti-glucose and anti-osteoporosis drugs and bone biorepair materials on bone osteogenesis-angiogenesis coupling by regulating macrophage M1/M2 polarization.METHODS:The keywords of"macrophage polarization,type 2 diabetes,osteoporosis,osteogenesis-angiogenesis coupling"in Chinese and"macrophages,macrophage polarization,osteogenesis-angiogenesis coupling"in English were used to search for relevant literature in CNKI and PubMed,respectively.Seventy-nine pieces of literature were screened and analyzed.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)Type 2 diabetes mellitus causes the body to be in a hyperglycemic environment and increases the secretion of inflammatory-related factors in the body,which promotes macrophage polarization towards M1 and decreases the number of M2 macrophages.(2)In type 2 diabetes,promoting M2 macrophage polarization is beneficial for osteogenesis-angiogenesis coupling.(3)Some anti-glycemic drugs,active ingredients in traditional Chinese medicine and bone biorepair materials can improve type 2 diabetic osteoporosis by regulating macrophage M1/M2 polarization,reducing M1/M2 ratio,and promoting osteogenesis-angiogenesis coupling.

Objective:To evaluate the lung ultrasound characteristics of mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia in children and to investigate the value of lung ultrasound monitoring in clinical diagnosis and treatment.Methods:A retrospective analysis of 62 children with mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia admitted to Xi'an Chest Hospital from 7 November to 30 November 2023 was performed，and the characteristic parameters of bedside lung ultrasound and their related clinical data were collected. Pathological lung ultrasound features such as interrupted pleural line，well-spaced B-lines，coalescent B-lines，small subpleural patchy pulmonary consolidation，large pulmonary consolidation and pleural effusion in 12 scan areas of both lungs were observed. The maximum upper and lower diameters，right and left diameters，and anterior and posterior diameters of the large pulmonary consolidations were measured，and the changes in the above signs before and after treatment were measured and compared.Results:In sixty-two children with mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia，including 32 males and 30 females，with a mean age of（8.18 ± 2.05）years old and a mean hospital stay of（8.79 ± 2.93）days，lung ultrasound showed interrupted pleural line，well-spaced B-lines，coalescent B-lines，small subpleural patchy pulmonary consolidation，large pulmonary consolidation and pleural effusion，with the incidence of 93.5%（58 /62），33.9%（21/62），32.3%（20/62），59.7%（37/62），66.1%（41/62）and 17.7%（11/62），respectively，in which the large pulmonary consolidations presented rich blood supply were more common in the L6 and L4 areas，while the pleural effusions were more common in the L6 area.The signs of interrupted pleural line，coalescent B-lines，large pulmonary consolidation and pleural effusion were significantly improved after treatment compared with before treatment（all P<0.05）. The upper and lower diameters，left and right diameters，and anterior and posterior diameters of large pulmonary consolidations were significantly reduced after treatment compared with before treatment［（4.19 ± 2.42）cm vs.（2.84 ± 2.31）cm， t=2.613， P=0.011；（2.80 ± 1.82）cm vs.（1.96 ± 1.62）cm， t=2.226， P=0.029；（3.41 ± 2.11）cm vs.（2.12 ± 1.82）cm， t=2.972， P=0.004］.With the process of treatment，the dynamic observation of lung ultrasound showed that the well-spaced B-lines/coalescent B-lines gradually decreased until they completely disappeared or a small number of B-lines remained，and the area of the large pulmonary consolidation showed a dynamic downward trend（all P<0.001），and the area of large pulmonary consolidations gradually decreased until they completely disappeared or only small subpleural patchy pulmonary consolidations and well-spaced/coalescent B-lines remained，and at the same time，the pleural effusion gradually absorbed until it disappeared. Conclusions:Lung ultrasound can detect the distribution area of lung lesions，morphology and blood supply characteristics of children with mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia，as well as the dynamic changes after treatment，and lung ultrasound can dynamically monitor and evaluate the progression and regression of the disease in real time，providing a reliable imaging evidence for clinical practice.

To evaluate the analytical performance of a specific IgE (sIgE) quantitative detection system and explore the clinical application effect of dust mite extract and component detection. The fluorescent magnetic particle chemiluminescence method was used to verify the analytical performance of sIgE for house dust mite (D1), dust mite (D2) extracts, and their components (Der p 1, Der p 2, Der p 10, and Der p 23), including precision, limit of blank (LoB), limit of detection (LoD), linear range, and interfering factors. This is a retrospective cohort study. A total of 50 patients with allergic rhinitis and 50 patients with allergic asthma diagnosed at Zhongshan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University from January 2022 to August 2023 were selected, along with 70 apparently healthy individuals who underwent physical examinations in the hospital as the healthy control group. The positive rates of each sIgE component in the three groups were compared, and the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve for diagnosing dust mite allergy was plotted. The results showed that the fluorescent magnetic particle chemiluminescence method for detecting sIgE demonstrated good repeatability and intermediate precision within the range of 0.1-100 kU/L. The LoB, LoD, and linear range all met the specified requirements. Except for Der p 10, which was interfered by the presence of conjugated bilirubin and free bilirubin (exceeding 40 mg/dl), the detection of other allergens was not significantly affected by common endogenous substances. In healthy individuals, 10% had positive sIgE for dustmite extract; in asthmatic and allergic rhinitis patients, the positive rates were 70% and 82%, respectively. The double positive rate of D1 and D2 in the healthy group was 8.6%, while in asthmatic and allergic rhinitis patients, it was 66% and 70%, respectively. When 0.35 kU/L was used as the threshold, the sensitivity of sIgE for dust mite extract to predict component positivity was 100%, specificity was 61.5%, positive predictive value (PPV) was 80.2%, and negative predictive value (NPV) was 100%. When the threshold was optimized to 0.78 kU/L, the sensitivity was 96.8%, specificity was 92.1%, PPV was 95.2%, and NPV was 94.6%. In conclusion, the repeatability, intermediate precision, LoB, LoD, linear range, and anti-interference ability of the fluorescent magnetic particle chemiluminescence method for detecting sIgE meet the requirements of laboratory quality management. This ensures detection quality, meets clinical needs, and can be used for the auxiliary diagnosis of allergic diseases.

Objective:To establish and optimize an autoverification system for thyroid function test reports of 5 items using historical test data.Methods:Based on the docoment' Autoverification of Clinical Laboratory Quantitative Test Results′, CLSI AUTO 10-A and AUTO 15 guidelines, an autoverification system for thyroid function test reports of 5 items was established combining with manual verification experience. A total of 193 860 thyroid function test reports of 5 items in 2021 were collected for the assessment of the original system. Totally 210 097 thyroid function test reports of 5 items in 2022 and 299 198 reports in 2023 were collected for the optimization of the autoverification system. There were 160 666 thyroid function test reports of 5 items from the first half of 2024 for the manual and autoverification comparison after optimization.Results:The pass rate of the autoverification system based on original thyroid function report in 2021 was 69.56%(134 849/193 860). The optimized system utilizing historical data from 2022 and 2023 covered 21 pattern rules and established verification for different patterns including range rules, delta check rules, and review rules. Taking manual verification as the standard for the data from the first half of 2024, the sensitivity and specificity of the optimized system were 100% (499/499) and 81.57% (130 646/160 167), respectively, with a false-negative rate of 0. The concordance rate between autoverification and manual verification was 81.63% (131 145/160 666), and the pass rate was 81.32% (130 646/160 666).Conclusion:Establishing and optimizing the autoverification system for thyroid function tests of 5 items using historical test data, and formulating verification rules for different patterns can be applied to clinical practise, which not only ensures the accuracy of test reports but also improves work efficiency, allowing continuously optimized and perfected of the system.

Objective:To evaluate the diagnostic performance of the 0-2 h high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT) cutoff recommended by the guidelines for the rule-out and rule-in diagnosis of suspected non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) patients of different age groups.Methods:This is a retrospective cohort study. Clinical data of 4 050 suspected NSTEMI patients who visited the Chest Pain Center of Zhongshan Hospital affiliated with Fudan University from January 2020 to December 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. Patients who visited from January 2020 to April 2021 (2 650 patients) were included as derivation cohort, and those who visited from May to December 2021 (1 400 patients) were included as validation cohort. The diagnostic performance of the guideline-recommended hs-cTnT 0-2 h cutoff for the rule-out and rule-in of NSTEMI diagnosis was compared among subgroups of patients aged ≤60, >60-70, and >70 years in the derivation group. Rule-out sensitivity, negative predictive value, and rule-out proportion, rule-in specificity, positive predictive value, and rule-in proportion were assessed. Cutoffs were established for subgroups with relatively lower diagnostic performance and validated in the validation group. Major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) within 30 days after patient visit were used as the outcome, and survival curves were plotted using Kaplan-Meier curves, log-rank tests were used to analyze the incidence of MACE.Results:The sensitivity for ruled-out NSTEMI using the guideline-recommended 0-2 h cutoff in the subgroups of patients aged ≤60, >60-70, and >70 years in the derivation group was 100%; the negative predictive value was 100%; the ruled-out rates were 47.6% (331/696), 45.9% (491/1 070), and 28.5% (252/884), respectively. The specificity for ruled-in NSTEMI was 88.3%, 90.9%, and 86.4%, respectively; the positive predictive values were 55.3%, 59.3%, and 58.2%, respectively; the ruled-in rates were 22.6% (157/696), 19.5% (209/1 070), and 27.0% (239/884), respectively. With a requirement of sensitivity and negative predictive value >99%, the ruled-out cutoff for the subgroup of patients aged >70 years in the derivation group was established as 0 h hs-cTnT <6 ng/L or 0 h hs-cTnT<22 ng/L and 0-2 h Δhs-cTnT <5 ng/L, which increased the ruled-out rate of the subgroup aged >70 years to 45.6% (403/884). In the validation group, 42.2% (196/465) patients could be ruled-out. The incidence of MACE within 30 days for ruled-out patients aged >70 years using the established cutoff was 0.Conclusion:The diagnostic performance for the ruled-out and ruled-in diagnosis using the guideline-recommended 0-2 h hs-cTnT cutoff are relatively consistent across different age groups, but the ruled-out rate for patients aged >70 years is lower than for those aged ≤60 and >60-70 years. The ruled-out cutoff established in this study can be used to improve diagnostic performance of thus indicator on suspected NSTEMI patients.

Objective To explore the use of indirect methods to establish a reference interval for serum car-bohydrate antigen 242(CA242)in adults in Shanghai and to validate it.Methods A total of 51 897 cases of CA242 testing data from the laboratory information management system of the Department of Clinical Labo-ratory at the hospital from August 2022 to July 2023 were collected.After data cleaning and normal transfor-mation,the Turkey method was used to remove outliers,and 19 653 cases of data were finally included in the study.Then,the Hoffmann method was used to establish the P95 reference interval for serum CA242.The study selected 691 apparently healthy individuals from January to March 2024 to validate the self built refer-ence interval for CA242.The physical examination population with the reference interval recommended by the reagent instructions≤CA242 value

Objective To explore the effect of low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation(rTMS)combined with unilateral upper limb mirror training on contralateral limb strength in patients with hemiplegia after ischemic stroke.Methods A total of 196 patients with hemiplegia after ischemic stroke were selected.All patients were divided into study group and control group via a random number table method,with 98 patients in each group.The control group received mirror training,while the study group received low-frequency rTMS treatment in addition to the control group.The neuroelectrophysiology,neurological function,limb motor function,and clinical efficacy of all patients were observed before and after treatment,and all patients were performed the resting-state functional MRI examination.A generalized estimating equation(GEE)model were used to analyze the improvement of contralateral limb strength.Results After treatment,the seed points in the study group showed a significant enhancement in connectivity with the whole brain function.The overall efficiency of the study group was significantly better than that of the control group.After treatment,the central motor conduction time(CMCT),neuron specific enolase(NSE),cortical latency(CL),and S100β of the two groups of patients were significantly reduced compared with before treatment,while the neurotrophin-3(NT-3),nerve growth factor(NGF),Fugl-Meyer assessment upper extremities(FMA-UE),Wolf motor function test(WMFT),modified Barthel index(MBI),and Berg balance scale(BBS)scores were significantly increased.Moreover,the study group showed a more significant improvement compared to the control group(P＜0.05).The GEE model analysis results showed that the improvement of contralateral limb strength in the study group was significantly better than that in the control group.Conclusion Low-frequency rTMS combined with unilateral upper limb mirror training can improve cortical excitability and upper limb motor function in hemiplegic patients after ischemic stroke,with good therapeutic effects.

AIM:To investigate the role of S100 calcium-binding protein A8(S100A8)in a canine model of atrial fibrillation(AF)induced by obstructive sleep apnea(OSA).METHODS:Ten adult Beagle dogs were randomly as-signed to OSA(n=5)and control(n=5)groups.The OSA model was established by daily tracheal intubation with alternat-ing airway obstruction and ventilation recovery for 4 h per day,sustained over 12 weeks.Model validation was conducted through arterial blood gas analysis,airway pressure monitoring,and esophageal pressure measurements.Open-chest elec-trophysiological studies were performed to assess atrial effective refractory period(ERP),dispersion of ERP(dERP),and AF inducibility.Tandem mass tag-based quantitative proteomics was used to identify differentially expressed proteins in atrial tissue.Key protein expression and localization were verified using immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence.RESULTS:Compared with the control group,the OSA group exhibited significantly lower arterial blood pH and partial pressure of oxygen,and higher partial pressure of carbon dioxide in arterial blood,confirming successful model establish-ment.Histopathological analysis revealed disorganized cardiomyocyte architecture,fatty degeneration,inflammatory cell infiltration,and a significant increase in myocardial fibrosis in the OSA group(P<0.05).Electrophysiological data showed increased AF inducibility and dERP,and decreased ERP(P<0.05).Proteomic analysis identified 267 differen-tially expressed proteins,including 128 up-regulated and 139 down-regulated proteins.Immunohistochemical analysis showed significant upregulation of S100A8,S100A9,myeloperoxidase,and nuclear factor-κB p65(P<0.05),while im-munofluorescence demonstrated increased expression of matrix metalloproteinase-9 and transforming growth factor-β1 in the OSA group(P<0.01).CONCLUSION:The OSA promotes upregulation of S100A8 in myocardial tissue,enhances atrial electrical remodeling and fibrosis,and increases susceptibility to AF.These findings suggest that S100A8 may play a key role in the pathogenesis and progression of OSA-related AF.