Acute lateral ankle sprain (ALAS) is one of the most common sport injuries, with high incidence, recurrence and disability rates. Currently, exercise rehabilitation-based non-surgical treatment is the primary management approach for ALAS. However, there remain improper practices such as excessive immobilization or uncontrolled activity, which contribute to recurrent sprains and chronic ankle instability, significantly impairing patients′ athletic function and quality of life. To standardize the non-surgical management of ALAS, improve the cure rates, and reduce the recurrence and disability rates, Chinese Sports Rehabilitation Medicine Training Project of Chinese Medical Association, Foot and Ankle Basics and Orthopedics Group, Orthopedic Branch of Chinese Medical Doctor Association, and Sports Medicine Branch of Jiangsu Medical Association organized relevant experts to formulate Expert consensus on non-surgical treatment for acute lateral ankle sprain ( version 2025), following the principles of scientific vigor, practicality, and innovation. Thirteen recommendations were proposed for standardized treatment protocols across different healing phases, aiming to provide references for standard management of ALAS and improve the therapeutic outcomes.

ObjectiveTo investigate the clinical features of patients with acute-on-chronic liver failure （ACLF）， and to construct a risk scoring table that can accurately predict the prognosis of patients in the early stage. MethodsA retrospective analysis was performed for the clinical data of 502 patients with ACLF who were admitted to Tangdu Hospital， Air Force Medical University， from January 1， 2010 to December 31， 2020 （training set）， and the influencing factors for 28-day mortality rate were identified. The 69 ACLF patients who were admitted to Tangdu Hospital， Air Force Medical University， from January 1 to December 31， 2021 were enrolled as the validation set. The independent-samples t test or the Mann-Whitney U test was used for comparison of continuous data between two groups， and the chi-square test or the Fisher’s exact test was used for comparison of categorical data between two groups. A univariate Cox regression analysis was used to obtain the early warning indicators associated with the 28-day prognosis of ACLF patients， and variance inflation factors were used to assess multicollinearity among predictors； a multivariate Cox regression analysis was used to construct a risk model for ACLF prognosis （mortality）. A risk scoring table for ACLF prognosis （mortality） was developed based on regression coefficients （β） from the model equation and weight assignments in the nomogram. Internal validation and comparison were performed for the risk model for ACLF prognosis （mortality）， the scoring table for ACLF prognosis （mortality）， and other scoring models （Child-Turcotte-Pugh ［CTP］ score， Model for End-Stage Liver Disease ［MELD］ score， MELD combined with serum sodium concentration ［MELD-Na］ score， and integrated MELD ［iMELD］ score） in the training set， while external validation and comprehensive evaluation of the scoring table and the other scoring models were performed in the validation set. The Nagelkerke’s R² test and the Hosmer-Lemeshow test were used to assess the degree of fitting of the risk model for ACLF prognosis （mortality）， the scoring table for ACLF prognosis （mortality）， and other scoring models， and fitting curves were plotted. C-index was used to assess the discriminatory ability of the scoring table for ACLF prognosis （mortality） and the other scoring models， and the Z-test was used for comparison of C-index between different models. The decision curve analysis was used to compare the clinical benefits of the scoring table for ACLF prognosis （mortality） and the other scoring models. ResultsThe multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that age （hazard ratio ［HR］=1.027， 95% confidence interval ［CI］： 1.015 — 1.039， P<0.001）， hepatic encephalopathy grade （grade 1： HR=2.928， 95%CI： 1.463 — 5.858， P=0.002； grade 2： HR=3.811， 95%CI： 2.078 — 6.988， P<0.001； grade 3： HR=3.916， 95%CI： 1.917 — 8.001， P<0.001； grade 4： HR=6.966， 95%CI： 4.559 — 10.644， P<0.001）， an increase in total bilirubin （TBil） by ≥17.1 μmol/L per day （HR=1.771， 95%CI： 1.248 — 2.513， P=0.001）， creatinine （HR=1.005， 95%CI： 1.004 — 1.006， P<0.001）， neutrophil count （HR=1.092， 95%CI： 1.060 — 1.126， P<0.001）， and international normalized ratio （HR=1.298， 95%CI： 1.187 — 1.418， P<0.001） were independent risk factors associated with the 28-day mortality rate of ACLF patients， and a risk scoring table was constructed for ACLF prognosis （mortality）. The Nagelkerke’s R² test showed that the risk scoring table for ACLF prognosis （mortality） had an R² value of 0.599 in the training set and 0.722 in the validation set， which were higher than the R² values of CTP， MELD， MELD-Na， and iMELD scores. The Hosmer-Lemeshow test showed that the risk scoring table for ACLF prognosis （mortality） had a P value of 0.280 in the training set and 0.788 in the validation set. The C-index analysis showed that the scoring table had a higher C-index than the other scoring models in the validation set （all P<0.001）， as well as a higher C-index than CTP score in the training set （P<0.001）. The decision curve analysis showed that the risk scoring table for ACLF prognosis （mortality） had higher clinical net benefits than the other scoring models. ConclusionCompared with other scoring models currently used in clinical practice， the novel risk scoring table for ACLF prognosis （mortality） constructed based on the six predictive factors of age， hepatic encephalopathy grade， an increase in TBil by ≥17.1 μmol/L per day， creatinine， neutrophil count， and international normalized ratio has a relatively high value in predicting the 28-day prognosis of ACLF patients.

Objective To explore the traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)syndrome characteristics of patients with Chikungunya hemorrhagic fever and to provide empirical data to support the application of TCM in diagnosing and treating Chikungunya hemorrhagic fever.Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted to collect clinical data(sex,age,days since onset,and comorbidity underlying disease conditions)and TCM with four-examination information(symptoms,tongue manifestations,and pulse manifestations)from 255 patients with Chikungunya hemorrhagic fever who visited Lecong Hospital of Shunde,Foshan,the Third People's Hospital of Shunde District of Foshan,Shunde Hospital of Southern Medical University Affiliated Chencun Hospital between July 23 and July 29,2025.Factor and cluster analyses were used to summarize TCM syndrome characteristics and analyze core pathogenesis in conjunction with clinical features.Results Among the 255 patients with Chikungunya hemorrhagic fever,131 were male and 124 were female,with a age of(49.05±17.93)years and a disease duration of(3.26±1.78)days.Among the four types of examination information in TCM,35 items exhibited a frequency exceeding 10%.The most prevalent symptoms were arthralgia(180 patients,70.59%),exanthem(153 patients,60.00%),fatigue(99 patients,38.82%),anhidrosis(98 patients,38.43%),pruritus(96 patients,37.65%),and fever(92 patients,36.08%).Tongue and pulse manifestations were primarily white fur(155 patients,60.78%),pink tongue(111 patients,43.53%),slippery pulse(143 patients,56.08%),and greasy fur(134 patients,52.53%).Patients with disease onset≤3 d had a higher incidence of arthralgia,fatigue,fever,aversion to cold,generalized muscle pain,aversion to wind,insomnia,headache,sweating,low-grade fever,poor appetite,loose stool,hyperhidrosis,and red tongue than those with disease onset≥4 d(P<0.05).Patients with disease onset≥4 d had a higher incidence of pink tongue and thick fur than those with disease onset≤3 d(P<0.05).The syndrome elements in patients with Chikungunya hemorrhagic fever predominantly manifested on the defensive exterior,with involvement of the sinew-bone joints,skin-muscle,and spleen.Pathogenic factors were primarily characterized by external winds,dampness,and heat.Factor and cluster analysis result indicated three TCM pathogenesis progression patterns:imbalance of the defensive exterior with wind-dampness conflict and heat transformation;dampness-heat flowing into muscles and meridians causing joint obstruction and qi blood stasis;and dampness-heat congelation resulting in qi mechanism obstruction,consumption of body fluids,and infiltration of the skin.Conclusion Patients with Chikungunya hemorrhagic fever primarily present with fever,joint pain,and rashes.In TCM,this condition falls under the category of"dampness-warmth"syndrome.Its etiology is attributed to pathogens,with transmission occurring through mosquito bites.The core pathogenesis of TCM is the invasion of the defensive exterior and dampness-toxic heat accumulation.The therapeutic principles focus on clearing heat pathogens,resolving dampness pathogens,dispersing wind pathogens,and promoting the resolution of rashes.

Objective:To investigate the diagnostic value of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) combined with fibrinogen (FIB) in pediatric complex appendicitis (CA).Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on clinical data of children diagnosed with acute appendicitis who were admitted to the Department of Pediatric Surgery, Affiliated Yidu Central Hospital of Shandong Second Medical University from December 2022 to June 2024. Patients were divided into CA group and simple appendicitis (SA) group based on postoperative pathological types. Clinical characteristics (age, weight, fever), and laboratory indices (NLR, FIB) were compared between the two groups. Multivariate Logistic regression was used to identify risk factors for CA. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were plotted to evaluate predictive values.Results:A total of 141 children were enrolled: 74 in SA group[41 males, 33 females; mean age (10.25±2.54) years] and 67 in CA group[37 males, 30 females; mean age (8.40±2.96) years]. No significant gender difference was observed ( P>0.05). CA group had younger age, lower median weight, and higher fever rate than SA group ( P<0.05). Laboratory findings showed CA group had higher leukocyte count, neutrophil count, monocyte count, NLR, and FIB levels, but lower lymphocyte count compared to SA group ( P<0.05). Multivariate Logistic regression identified NLR and FIB as independent risk factors for CA, while weight was a protective factor. ROC analysis revealed AUCs of 0.807 (95% CI 0.736-0.879, P<0.001) for NLR, 0.788 (95% CI 0.712-0.863) for FIB, and 0.830 (95% CI 0.763-0.897) for combined detection, with 71.6% sensitivity and 81.1% specificity. Conclusion:NLR and FIB show predictive value for pediatric CA, with enhanced efficacy when combined. Thus, NLR combined with FIB can serve as a reference indicator for surgical decision-making in children with acute appendicitis.

Acute lateral ankle sprain (ALAS) is one of the most common sport injuries, with high incidence, recurrence and disability rates. Currently, exercise rehabilitation-based non-surgical treatment is the primary management approach for ALAS. However, there remain improper practices such as excessive immobilization or uncontrolled activity, which contribute to recurrent sprains and chronic ankle instability, significantly impairing patients′ athletic function and quality of life. To standardize the non-surgical management of ALAS, improve the cure rates, and reduce the recurrence and disability rates, Chinese Sports Rehabilitation Medicine Training Project of Chinese Medical Association, Foot and Ankle Basics and Orthopedics Group, Orthopedic Branch of Chinese Medical Doctor Association, and Sports Medicine Branch of Jiangsu Medical Association organized relevant experts to formulate Expert consensus on non-surgical treatment for acute lateral ankle sprain ( version 2025), following the principles of scientific vigor, practicality, and innovation. Thirteen recommendations were proposed for standardized treatment protocols across different healing phases, aiming to provide references for standard management of ALAS and improve the therapeutic outcomes.

Objective To explore the traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)syndrome characteristics of patients with Chikungunya hemorrhagic fever and to provide empirical data to support the application of TCM in diagnosing and treating Chikungunya hemorrhagic fever.Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted to collect clinical data(sex,age,days since onset,and comorbidity underlying disease conditions)and TCM with four-examination information(symptoms,tongue manifestations,and pulse manifestations)from 255 patients with Chikungunya hemorrhagic fever who visited Lecong Hospital of Shunde,Foshan,the Third People's Hospital of Shunde District of Foshan,Shunde Hospital of Southern Medical University Affiliated Chencun Hospital between July 23 and July 29,2025.Factor and cluster analyses were used to summarize TCM syndrome characteristics and analyze core pathogenesis in conjunction with clinical features.Results Among the 255 patients with Chikungunya hemorrhagic fever,131 were male and 124 were female,with a age of(49.05±17.93)years and a disease duration of(3.26±1.78)days.Among the four types of examination information in TCM,35 items exhibited a frequency exceeding 10%.The most prevalent symptoms were arthralgia(180 patients,70.59%),exanthem(153 patients,60.00%),fatigue(99 patients,38.82%),anhidrosis(98 patients,38.43%),pruritus(96 patients,37.65%),and fever(92 patients,36.08%).Tongue and pulse manifestations were primarily white fur(155 patients,60.78%),pink tongue(111 patients,43.53%),slippery pulse(143 patients,56.08%),and greasy fur(134 patients,52.53%).Patients with disease onset≤3 d had a higher incidence of arthralgia,fatigue,fever,aversion to cold,generalized muscle pain,aversion to wind,insomnia,headache,sweating,low-grade fever,poor appetite,loose stool,hyperhidrosis,and red tongue than those with disease onset≥4 d(P<0.05).Patients with disease onset≥4 d had a higher incidence of pink tongue and thick fur than those with disease onset≤3 d(P<0.05).The syndrome elements in patients with Chikungunya hemorrhagic fever predominantly manifested on the defensive exterior,with involvement of the sinew-bone joints,skin-muscle,and spleen.Pathogenic factors were primarily characterized by external winds,dampness,and heat.Factor and cluster analysis result indicated three TCM pathogenesis progression patterns:imbalance of the defensive exterior with wind-dampness conflict and heat transformation;dampness-heat flowing into muscles and meridians causing joint obstruction and qi blood stasis;and dampness-heat congelation resulting in qi mechanism obstruction,consumption of body fluids,and infiltration of the skin.Conclusion Patients with Chikungunya hemorrhagic fever primarily present with fever,joint pain,and rashes.In TCM,this condition falls under the category of"dampness-warmth"syndrome.Its etiology is attributed to pathogens,with transmission occurring through mosquito bites.The core pathogenesis of TCM is the invasion of the defensive exterior and dampness-toxic heat accumulation.The therapeutic principles focus on clearing heat pathogens,resolving dampness pathogens,dispersing wind pathogens,and promoting the resolution of rashes.

Objective:To investigate the diagnostic value of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) combined with fibrinogen (FIB) in pediatric complex appendicitis (CA).Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on clinical data of children diagnosed with acute appendicitis who were admitted to the Department of Pediatric Surgery, Affiliated Yidu Central Hospital of Shandong Second Medical University from December 2022 to June 2024. Patients were divided into CA group and simple appendicitis (SA) group based on postoperative pathological types. Clinical characteristics (age, weight, fever), and laboratory indices (NLR, FIB) were compared between the two groups. Multivariate Logistic regression was used to identify risk factors for CA. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were plotted to evaluate predictive values.Results:A total of 141 children were enrolled: 74 in SA group[41 males, 33 females; mean age (10.25±2.54) years] and 67 in CA group[37 males, 30 females; mean age (8.40±2.96) years]. No significant gender difference was observed ( P>0.05). CA group had younger age, lower median weight, and higher fever rate than SA group ( P<0.05). Laboratory findings showed CA group had higher leukocyte count, neutrophil count, monocyte count, NLR, and FIB levels, but lower lymphocyte count compared to SA group ( P<0.05). Multivariate Logistic regression identified NLR and FIB as independent risk factors for CA, while weight was a protective factor. ROC analysis revealed AUCs of 0.807 (95% CI 0.736-0.879, P<0.001) for NLR, 0.788 (95% CI 0.712-0.863) for FIB, and 0.830 (95% CI 0.763-0.897) for combined detection, with 71.6% sensitivity and 81.1% specificity. Conclusion:NLR and FIB show predictive value for pediatric CA, with enhanced efficacy when combined. Thus, NLR combined with FIB can serve as a reference indicator for surgical decision-making in children with acute appendicitis.

Objective:To investigate the association between visceral adipose tissue (VAT) thickness in early pregnancy and the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).Methods:Based on the Qingdao Women and Children Health Cohort, pregnant women in the first trimester (11-13 +6 weeks of gestation) were enrolled in this cohort study between May 2019 and October 2022. The VAT was measured in first trimester and determined as the distance from the inner margin of the rectus abdominis muscle to the anterior wall of the great artery using multi-functional color ultrasound. The 75 g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) results were followed up at 24-28 weeks and the participants were divided into GDM group and non-GDM group. The pregnant women were divided into 4 groups according to the VAT quartile. Log-binomial model and linear regression model were used to analyze the association between VAT and GDM/blood glucose. Results:A total of 3 686 pregnant women were included in this study, the mean age of participants was (30.56±4.05) years and 722 were diagnosed with GDM, with an incidence of 19.6%. The log-binomial regression model results showed that compared with VAT thickness Q1 (VAT<14.70 mm), the GDM risk in Q3 (21.65≤VAT≤29.69 mm) and Q4 (VAT ≥29.70 mm) increased by 34% [ RR(95% CI): 1.34 (1.08-1.67)], and 61% [ RR(95% CI): 1.61 (1.30-2.00)], respectively. Among women with gestational age<35 years old, compared with VAT thickness Q1, the risk of GDM increased by 42% in Q3 [ RR(95% CI): 1.42 (1.22-1.65)] and 70% [ RR(95% CI): 1.70 (1.46-1.98)] in Q4, whereas no associations were found in women with gestational age ≥35 years old ( P>0.05). The association between VAT and GDM risk was only found in pregnant women with pre-pregnancy BMI <24.0 kg/m 2, and the GDM risk increased by 57% [ RR(95% CI): 1.57 (1.22-2.04)] in Q3 and 65% [ RR(95% CI): 1.65 (1.24-2.19)] in Q4 compare with Q1. The results of multiple linear regression analysis showed that VAT was positively correlated with fasting blood glucose, 1-hour blood glucose after 75 g OGTT and 2-hours blood glucose after 75 g OGTT (all Pfor trend<0.001). Conclusion:High VAT thickness in early pregnancy is an independent risk factor for GDM, and the GDM risk increases with the raising of VAT depth.

Objective To explore the relationships between headache and pulmonary function,chronic lung disease(CLD)in middle-aged and elderly people in China.Methods This cross-sectional study collected data from participants aged 45 and above in the 2015 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study(CHARLS).Headache was diagnosed based on self-report,and CLD and asthma were defined by self-reported doctor diagnoses or a combination of health assessments and medication use.Peak expiratory flow(PEF)was used as an indicator of pulmonary function.Multivariable logistic regression model was used to analyze the correlations between PEF,asthma,CLD,and headache.Relationship between PEF and headache was analyzed by restricted cubic spline(RCS)analysis and subgroup analysis.Results Among 12 661 middle-aged and elderly participants,the prevalence of headache was 14.42%(1 826/12 661),with a prevalence of 9.07%(558/6 151)in males and 19.48%(1 268/6 510)in females.After full adjustment for covariates,each 1 L/s increase in PEF was associated with a 7%reduction in the risk of headache(odds ratio[OR]=0.93,95%confidence interval[CI]0.90-0.96,P＜0.001).Categorizing PEF into quartiles(Q1-Q4),as the increase of PEF,the risk of headache significantly decreased(ORs for Q2,Q3,and Q4 were 0.92,0.82,and 0.72,respectively,Ptrend＜0.001).Additionally,asthma(OR=1.78,95%CI 1.43-2.20,P＜0.001)and CLD(OR=2.21,95%CI 1.92-2.53,P＜0.001)were positively associated with the risk of headache.RCS analysis indicated a negative linear correlation between PEF and the risk of headache(Poverall＜0.001,Pnon-linear=0.57).Subgroup analysis revealed that a history of hypertension had a significant impact on the negative association between PEF and headache(Pinteraction＜0.001).Conclusion There is a significant negative correlation between PEF and headache among middle-aged and elderly people in China,while asthma and CLD are positively associated with headache.Improving lung function in middle-aged and elderly populations may be an effective strategy for preventing or alleviating headache.

Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a developmental disease with abnormal position and morphology of the acetabulum and femoral head. DDH ranges from mild dysplasia to complete dislocation, including simple acetabular dysplasia, subluxation, and total dislocation. DDH is one of the most common hip diseases in children, and its onset begins in infancy. The anatomical structure of the hip joint is complex, and there are some practical problems in the large -scale clinical diagnosis and screening work, such as heavy workload, high misdiagnosis rate and missed diagnosis rate, and a long learning period of surgery. Artificial intelligence (AI) is an emerging technology science used to research and develop theories, methods, technologies and application systems that can simulate human intelligence. The main goal is to enable machines to complete complex tasks that require human intelligence. At present, artificial intelligence is mainly used in the diagnosis and treatment of DDH. Artificial intelligence combined with X-ray or ultrasound is used to diagnose and screen DDH, which avoids subjectivity to a certain extent and improves the accuracy of diagnosis and screening. In the preoperative planning of periacetabular osteotomy and total hip arthroplasty, it can more accurately track the position of the bone block and design the size of the prosthesis, which makes the surgical planning more accurate to a certain extent. Artificial intelligence technologies such as 3D navigation system, surgical robot and robotic arm are helpful to improve the accuracy and safety of surgery. Artificial intelligence has the characteristics of simplicity, speed, high repeatability and deep learning ability, which to a certain extent saves manpower, material resources and time costs for DDH diagnosis and treatment, facilitates medical workers to share DDH diagnosis and treatment experience and reduces the burden of patients, families, society and the country. The application of artificial intelligence in DDH diagnosis and treatment is becoming more and more extensive, but at present, artificial intelligence in DDH screening is still in its preliminary stage. There are few reports on artificial intelligence technology in DDH hip preservation treatment and other surgical methods, and there is insufficient research on artificial intelligence in DDH conservative treatment, postoperative complications and prognosis prediction. It is worth exploring new ideas by researchers. At present, the application of artificial intelligence in DDH still has certain limitations, including problems such as difficult to control the quality of image data, difficult to develop and promote technology, and lack of laws and regulations. Based on the literature database and relevant data sharing network, this paper reviews the application of artificial intelligence in the diagnosis and treatment of DDH at home and abroad in recent years, summarizes the current application status of artificial intelligence in the diagnosis and treatment of DDH, and provides new ideas for the future application of artificial intelligence in the diagnosis and treatment of DDH.