ObjectiveTo observe the short-term and long-term efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine （TCM） surgical operations in treating mixed hemorrhoids. MethodsA multi-center retrospective cohort study was conducted， collecting clinical data from 17，831 mixed hemorrhoid surgery patients in 8 top-tier TCM hospitals in Jiangsu Province. Standardized and structured datasets were obtained through artificial intelligence models. Patients who underwent western surgical treatment were categorized into the western surgery group （11,646 cases）， and those receiving TCM surgical operations were categorized into the TCM surgery group （6185 cases）. Propensity score matching （1∶1 matching） was used to balance baseline data between groups. The primary outcome was the one-year recurrence rate， and secondary outcomes included the main symptoms （rectal bleeding， degree of prolapse） and secondary symptoms （anal distension， anal edema， wound secretion and exudation， anal stenosis， residual skin tags， perianal itching， and anal pain） measured on days 7， 28， and 60 after discharge. ResultsAfter matching， 2194 patients were included in each group. Symptom scores showed that at 28 days after discharge， the TCM surgical group had superior improvement in rectal bleeding ［OR=5.786， 95%CI （3.092，10.827）］， degree of prolapse ［OR=4.510， 95%CI （1.649，12.333）］， and anal edema ［OR=3.188， 95%CI （1.295，7.845）］ compared to the western surgical group. At 60 days post-discharge， the TCM group still showed advantages in improving rectal bleeding ［OR=5.237， 95%CI （1.077，25.464）］ and anal pain ［OR=11.697， 95%CI （1.186，115.336）］ （P＜0.05）. Long-term follow-up showed that the one-year recurrence rate in the TCM surgery group was 1.1% （8/726）， while that in the western surgery group was 2.3% （10/444）， with no statistically significant difference between the two groups （P＞0.05）. ConclusionBased on real-world data， TCM surgical treatment for mixed hemorrhoids shows significant short-term symptom improvement， particularly in terms of hemostasis， reducing swelling， and alleviating prolapse of anal masses.

As a pivotal strategy to alleviate the shortage of organ donors, xenotransplantation has achieved remarkable advances in both pre-clinical and clinical studies in recent years, driven by continuous optimization of gene modification techniques and immunosuppressive regimens. Nevertheless, clinical translation still confronts formidable challenges, including rejection and heightened infection risks, which severely compromise long-term graft survival. Consequently, the role of immunosuppressive regimens in xenotransplantation has become increasingly prominent. This article summarizes the mechanisms underlying xenogeneic immune rejection, the latest developments in immunosuppressive regimens, cutting-edge strategies for inducing immune tolerance and the major hurdles facing clinical xenotransplantation. It delves into potential optimization strategies and directions for future clinical research, aiming to offer theoretical insights and practical guidance for the safe and effective application of clinical xenotransplantation.

To address the current issues of data imbalance and scarcity in photoplethysmography (PPG) data for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) prediction, this study proposes an improved conditional Wasserstein generative adversarial network with gradient penalty (CWGAN-GP). The algorithm integrated gated recurrent unit (GRU) networks and self-attention mechanisms to construct a generator, aiming to produce high-quality PPG signals. Various data augmentation methods, including the improved CWGAN-GP, were employed to expand the PPG dataset, and multiple classifiers were applied for T2DM prediction analysis. Experimental results showed that the model trained on data generated by the improved CWGAN-GP achieved the optimal prediction performance. The highest accuracy reached 0.895 0, and compared with other data enhancement methods, this approach exhibited significant advantages in terms of precision and F1-score. The generated data notably enhances the accuracy and generalization ability of T2DM prediction models, providing a more reliable technical basis for non-invasive early T2DM screening based on PPG signals.
Photoplethysmography/methods* ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/diagnosis* ; Humans ; Algorithms ; Neural Networks, Computer ; Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted ; Prediction Algorithms

In recent years, gut microbiota has been increasingly recognized as a key player in ethanol metabolism and the development of related diseases. On one hand, ethanol intake directly affects the gut, leading to significant alterations in microbial diversity and composition. On the other hand, gut microbiota influences ethanol-induced damage to various organs, especially the liver, through multiple metabolic byproducts (such as short-chain fatty acids like butyrate, propionate, and acetate), modulation of immune responses, alteration of intestinal barrier function, and regulation of ethanol-metabolizing enzymes. Given the close association between gut microbiota and ethanol metabolism, the gut microbiome presents a promising therapeutic target for alcohol-related liver diseases. This review summarizes recent advances in understanding how gut microbiota affects ethanol metabolism, aiming to elucidate its role in the onset and progression of ethanol-related diseases and to provide a theoretical basis and novel targets for microbiota-based interventions.
Gastrointestinal Microbiome/physiology* ; Ethanol/metabolism* ; Humans ; Fatty Acids, Volatile/metabolism* ; Liver Diseases, Alcoholic/metabolism* ; Animals ; Alcohol Drinking/metabolism*

This report presents two cases of penicillium marneffei infection occurring after kidney transplantation. Both recipients presented initially with gastrointestinal symptoms and were diagnosed early by metagenomic next generation sequencing (mNGS). Treatment included amphotericin B combined with voriconazole, adjustment of immunosuppressive therapy, and nutritional support, resulting in favorable outcomes. This study aims to characterize the clinical presentation, diagnostic challenges, and individualized treatment strategies for penicillium marneffei infection in kidney transplant recipients, providing valuable insights for clinical management.

Objective:To identify latent categories in the developmental trajectories of kinesiophobia among postoperative rotator cuff injury patients and analyze the influencing factors associated with each trajectory.Methods:A convenience sampling method was used to recruit patients who underwent surgery for rotator cuff injury in the Department of Sports Medicine, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University from April to October 2024. Data were collected using a general information questionnaire, the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia-11, Visual Analogue Scale, General Self-Efficacy Scale, Self-rating Anxiety Scale, and Shoulder Pain and Disability Index. Latent class growth model (LCGM) was employed to identify potential categories of kinesiophobia trajectories, and multinomial Logistic regression analysis was used to explore factors influencing the identified trajectory classes.Results:A total of three latent trajectory classes of kinesiophobia were identified among 372 postoperative rotator cuff injury patients: low-level group (26.88%, 100/372), moderate-level group (42.20%, 157/372), and high-level group (30.91%, 115/372). Multinomial Logistic regression analysis showed that education level, employment status, pain, and anxiety were significant influencing factors for the different kinesiophobia trajectory classes ( P<0.05) . Conclusions:The developmental trajectories of kinesiophobia among postoperative rotator cuff injury patients exhibit population heterogeneity. Nursing staff should provide early, targeted interventions based on patients' kinesiophobia trajectories and influencing factors to reduce kinesiophobia levels.

Objective To investigate the impact of pharmaceutical services provided by clinical pharmacists on rational drug use and cost control in hepatobiliary surgery under the Diagnosis Related Groups(DRGs)payment model,aming to provide evidence for improving the rationality of drug therapy and saving medical costs.Methods Patients classified under DRGs disease codes HB15,HB13,and HB11 from November 2022 to April 2024 were selected as study subjects.A total of 195 patients were included,with 106 in the intervention group and 89 in the control group.The intervention group received multidimensional clinical pharmaceutical services in addition to the standard care provided to the control group.The rational drug use rate,medication costs,total hospitalization expenses,and length of hospital stay were observed between the two groups.A cost-benefit analysis was employed to evaluate the economic impact of providing pharmaceutical services to hepatobiliary surgical patients.The cost indicator was the clinical pharmacy services cost,and the benefit indicators were the reductions in total hospitalization expenses and medication costs.The benefit-cost ratio(B/C)was calculated,and sensitivity analysis was performed.Results The intervention group showed significantly higher rational use rates of prophylactic antimicrobial agents(drug selection:83.96％vs.46.07％,P＜0.01;treatment duration:84.91％vs.56.18％,P＜0.01)and parenteral nutrition drugs(97.17％vs.73.03％,P＜0.01)compared to the control group.Additionally,the intervention group had significantly reduced the length of hospital stay,total hospitalization expenses,medication costs,and insurance over-expenditure compared to the control group(P＜0.05).Furthermore,clinical pharmacist intervention led to a reduction in medication costs by 4 320.05(2 555.00,5 088.25)yuan(CNY)and total hospitalization expenses by 8 891.12(5 135.05,10 074.03)yuan(CNY).The B/C ratios were 14.24(8.42,16.77)and 29.30(16.92,33.20),respectively,indicating economic efficiency.Sensitivity analysis supported these results.Conclusion Under the DRGs payment model,clinical pharmaceutical services guided by drug therapy pathways contribute to improving rational drug use in hepatobiliary surgery and provide clear economic benefits,playing a positive role in reducing medical costs.

Objective To investigate the clinical advantages and safety of an acupoint auto-positioning moxibustion robot combined with massage techniques in the treatment of lumbar disc herniation.Methods Totally 114 patients with lumbar disc herniation treated between June 2021 and December 2023 at Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine,Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine,the Outpatient Department of Rehabilitation Medicine,Changhai Hospital and Shanghai Third Rehabilitation Hospital were divided into control group and experimental group with random number table method,with 57 cases in each group.The control group received conventional moxibustion combined with massage techniques,while the experimental group was treated using an acupoint auto-positioning moxibustion robot combined with massage techniques.Both groups underwent treatment once every three days,totaling 10 sessions over one month.Clinical efficacy was observed between the two groups by comparing pre-treatment and post-treatment(after 3,6 and 10 sessions)scores on the visual analogue scale(VAS)for pain,the Japanese Orthopaedic Association(JOA)lower back pain score,and lumbar range of motion(LROM).Adverse reactions during the intervention were recorded.Satisfaction with the moxibustion robot in the experimental group was assessed using a Likert scale.Additionally,20 healthy subjects were recruited to evaluate the accuracy of the robot's acupoint auto-positioning function.Results The overall effective rate was 91.23%(52/57)in the experimental group and 94.74%(54/57)in the control group,without statistical significance between the two groups(P>0.05).Compared to pre-treatment,both groups showed significant improvements in VAS scores,JOA scores and LROM across all measured directions after 3,6,and 10 treatment sessions(P<0.001).In the Likert scale assessment,86.96%of subjects agreed that the device was convenient to use,87.72%agreed that the device was safer than conventional moxibustion therapy,and 94.74%were willing to recommend the device to other patients.The accuracy evaluation of the acupoint auto-positioning moxibustion robot demonstrated that the average deviation between robot-positioned acupoints and standard acupoints was(1.68±0.46)mm,achieving a positioning accuracy rate exceeding 95%.No adverse reactions were reported during the intervention.Conclusion The combination of an acupoint auto-positioning moxibustion robot with massage techniques is as effective as conventional moxibustion combined with massage techniques in improving clinical symptoms,alleviating pains,enhancing lumbar function and increasing lumbar mobility in patients with lumbar disc herniation.Participants have exhibited a high willingness to use the device,and the robot achieved a high accuracy rate in acupoint positioning.

Hospice care services provide physical, emotional and sometimes spiritual care for a terminally ill patient, and community-home hospice care is one of the main service modes. The study analyzed the community-home hospice care services conducted by Minglou and Zhonghe Community Health Service Centers of Yinzhou District in Ningbo city using SWOT analysis method, presenting theadvantages and disadvantages, the opportunities and challenges of the services, and also put forward the countermeasures and suggestions for further improvement. The study may provide reference for the implementation and promotion of home hospice service in China.