ObjectiveTo explore the clinical efficacy and mechanism of Bupi Qingfei prescription （BPQF） in treating stable bronchiectasis in the patients with syndromes of lung-spleen Qi deficiency and phlegm-heat accumulation in the lungs. MethodsA randomized， double-blind， placebo-controlled trial was conducted. Patients were randomized into BPQF and placebo control （PC） groups. On the basis of conventional Western medicine treatment， the BPQF granules and placebo were respectively administered at 10 g each time， twice a day， for a course of 24 weeks. The TCM symptom scores， Quality of Life Questionnaire for Bronchiectasis （QOL-B） scores， lung function indicators， T lymphocyte subsets， level of inflammatory factors in the sputum， level of neutrophil elastase （NE） in the sputum， and occurrence of adverse reactions were observed before and after treatment in the two groups. ResultsA total of 64 patients completed the study， encompassing 32 in the BPQF group and 32 in the PC group. After treatment， the BPQF group showed decreased TCM symptom scores （P<0.01）， increased QOL-B scores （P<0.01）， and declined levels of tumor necrosis factor （TNF）-α and NE （P<0.05， P<0.01）. The PC group showed decreased TCM symptom （except spleen deficiency） scores （P<0.01）， increased the QOL-B health cognition and respiratory symptom domain scores （P<0.05， P<0.01）， and a declined TNF-α level （P<0.01）. Moreover， the BPQF group had lower TCM symptom （except chest tightness） scores （P<0.05， P<0.01）， higher QOL-B （except treatment burden） scores （P<0.05， P<0.01）， and lower levels of interleukin-6 and TNF-α （P<0.05） than the PC group. Neither group showed serious adverse reactions during the treatment process. ConclusionBPQF can ameliorate the clinical symptoms of stable bronchiectasis patients who have lung-spleen Qi deficiency or phlegm-heat accumulation in the lungs by regulating the immune balance and inhibiting airway inflammatory responses.

OBJECTIVE:Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation and transcranial direct current stimulation have shown positive effects in improving gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy.A network meta-analysis was performed to analyze the clinical efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation and transcranial direct current stimulation on the improvement of lower limb motor function and gait in children with cerebral palsy.METHODS:Randomized controlled trials(RCT)about repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation and transcranial direct current stimulation on lower limb motor function and gait in children with cerebral palsy were collected from CNKI,WanFang,VIP,SinoMed,PubMed,Web of Science,Medline.The search time limit was from the inception to October 5,2024.After screening literature,extracting data and evaluating the risk of bias of included studies,Stata 15.0 software was used for network meta-analysis,AND GRADE profiler was used for quality evaluation.RESULTS:A total of 19 studies were included,involving 4 treatment measures:conventional therapy,high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation,low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation and anodic transcranial direct current stimulation.The results of network meta-analysis showed that in terms of improving gross motor function,low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation[mean difference(MD)=9.48,95％confidence interval(CI)(6.61,12.34),P＜0.05]was the most effective.In terms of alleviating spasticity,high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation[MD=-0.63,95％CI(-1.72,0.45),P＜0.05]had the best efficacy.In terms of improving ankle joint range of motion and step speed,transcranial direct current stimulation[MD=2.27,95％CI(1.37,3.17),P＜0.05;MD=0.11,95％CI(0.05,0.17),P＜0.05]was the most effective.CONCLUSION:Existing clinical evidence suggests that low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation has the best therapeutic effect compared with other intervention measures in terms of improving lower limb gross motor function.In terms of reducing spasticity,high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation has a more significant effect.In terms of improving gait,transcranial direct current stimulation has more advantages.

OBJECTIVE:Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation and transcranial direct current stimulation have shown positive effects in improving gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy.A network meta-analysis was performed to analyze the clinical efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation and transcranial direct current stimulation on the improvement of lower limb motor function and gait in children with cerebral palsy.METHODS:Randomized controlled trials(RCT)about repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation and transcranial direct current stimulation on lower limb motor function and gait in children with cerebral palsy were collected from CNKI,WanFang,VIP,SinoMed,PubMed,Web of Science,Medline.The search time limit was from the inception to October 5,2024.After screening literature,extracting data and evaluating the risk of bias of included studies,Stata 15.0 software was used for network meta-analysis,AND GRADE profiler was used for quality evaluation.RESULTS:A total of 19 studies were included,involving 4 treatment measures:conventional therapy,high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation,low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation and anodic transcranial direct current stimulation.The results of network meta-analysis showed that in terms of improving gross motor function,low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation[mean difference(MD)=9.48,95％confidence interval(CI)(6.61,12.34),P＜0.05]was the most effective.In terms of alleviating spasticity,high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation[MD=-0.63,95％CI(-1.72,0.45),P＜0.05]had the best efficacy.In terms of improving ankle joint range of motion and step speed,transcranial direct current stimulation[MD=2.27,95％CI(1.37,3.17),P＜0.05;MD=0.11,95％CI(0.05,0.17),P＜0.05]was the most effective.CONCLUSION:Existing clinical evidence suggests that low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation has the best therapeutic effect compared with other intervention measures in terms of improving lower limb gross motor function.In terms of reducing spasticity,high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation has a more significant effect.In terms of improving gait,transcranial direct current stimulation has more advantages.

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the association of GGN repeat polymorphism of androgen receptor (AR) with ovarian reserve and ovarian response in controlled ovarian stimulation (COS). METHODS: This genetic association study was conducted among a total of 361 women aged ≤40 years with basal FSH≤12 U/L undergoing the GnRH-agonist long protocol for COS in a university-affiliated IVF center. GGN repeat in the AR gene was analyzed with Sanger sequencing. The primary endpoint was the number of antral follicle counts (AFCs), and the secondary endpoints were stimulation days, total dose of gonadotropin (Gn) used, total number of retrieved oocytes, ovarian sensitivity index, and follicular output rate. RESULTS: The GGN repeat in exon 1 of the AR gene ranged from 13 to 24, and the median repeat length was 22. Based on the genotypes (S for GGN repeats <22, L for GGN repeats ≥22), the patients were divided into 3 groups: SS, SL, and LL. Generalized regression analysis indicated that the number of AFCs in group SS was significantly lower than those in group SL (adjusted β=1.8, 95% CI: 0.2-3.4, P=0.024) and group LL (adjusted β=1.5, 95% CI: 0.2-2.7, P=0.021). No significant difference was observed in the number of AFCs between group SL and group LL (P>0.05). Generalized regression analysis indicated no significant differences in ovarian stimulation parameters among the 3 groups, either before or after adjusting for confounding factors (P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS GGN repeat length on the AR gene is associated with AFC but not with ovarian response in Chinese women, indicating that AR gene polymorphisms may affect ovarian reserve.
Adult ; Female ; Humans ; Genotype ; Ovarian Follicle/cytology* ; Ovarian Reserve/genetics* ; Ovulation Induction/methods* ; Polymorphism, Genetic ; Receptors, Androgen/genetics* ; East Asian People/genetics*

Periodontal bone defects, primarily caused by periodontitis, are highly prevalent in clinical settings and manifest as bone fenestration, dehiscence, or attachment loss, presenting a significant challenge to oral health. In regenerative medicine, harnessing developmental principles for tissue repair offers promising therapeutic potential. Of particular interest is the condensation of progenitor cells, an essential event in organogenesis that has inspired clinically effective cell aggregation approaches in dental regeneration. However, the precise cellular coordination mechanisms during condensation and regeneration remain elusive. Here, taking the tooth as a model organ, we employed single-cell RNA sequencing to dissect the cellular composition and heterogeneity of human dental follicle and dental papilla, revealing a distinct Platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha (PDGFRA) mesenchymal stem/stromal cell (MSC) population with remarkable odontogenic potential. Interestingly, a reciprocal paracrine interaction between PDGFRA⁺ dental follicle stem cells (DFSCs) and CD31⁺ Endomucin⁺ endothelial cells (ECs) was mediated by Vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGFA) and Platelet-derived growth factor subunit BB (PDGFBB). This crosstalk not only maintains the functionality of PDGFRA⁺ DFSCs but also drives specialized angiogenesis. In vivo periodontal bone regeneration experiments further reveal that communication between PDGFRA⁺ DFSC aggregates and recipient ECs is essential for effective angiogenic-osteogenic coupling and rapid tissue repair. Collectively, our results unravel the importance of MSC-EC crosstalk mediated by the VEGFA and PDGFBB-PDGFRA reciprocal signaling in orchestrating angiogenesis and osteogenesis. These findings not only establish a framework for deciphering and promoting periodontal bone regeneration in potential clinical applications but also offer insights for future therapeutic strategies in dental or broader regenerative medicine.
Receptor, Platelet-Derived Growth Factor alpha/metabolism* ; Humans ; Neovascularization, Physiologic/physiology* ; Dental Sac/cytology* ; Single-Cell Analysis ; Transcriptome ; Mesenchymal Stem Cells/metabolism* ; Bone Regeneration ; Animals ; Dental Papilla/cytology* ; Periodontium/physiology* ; Stem Cells/metabolism* ; Regeneration ; Angiogenesis

Objective To explore the effect of scalp combined with intradermal-needle acupuncture synchronized rehabilitation ther-apy on upper limb motor function in stroke patients.Methods From December,2022 to December,2023,144 stroke patients with upper limb motor dysfunction in the Affili-ated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine were randomly divided into control,intra-dermal-needle,scalp-acupuncture and acupuncture groups(36 cases repectively).All groups received convention-al treatment and upper limb rehabilitation training,the intradermal-needle group added intradermal-needle thera-py,the scalp-acupuncture group added scalp-acupuncture therapy,and the acupuncture group added both scalp-and intradermal-needle therapies,for four weeks.They were assessed with Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Upper Ex-tremities(FMA-UE),Wolf Motor Function Test(WMFT)and modified Barthel Index(MBI)before and after treatment.Twenty cases were selected randomly from each group,fractional anisotropy(FA)values and ratio of fractional anisotropy(rFA)of the lesion area and the posterior limb of the internal capsule were also measured with diffusion tensor imaging.Results Two cases dropped out in both the control group and the intradermal-needle group,while one case dropped out in both the scalp-acupuncture group and the acupuncture group.All groups showed significant improvement in FMA-UE,WMFT and MBI scores,as well as in the FA and rFA values of the lesion area and the posterior limb of the internal capsule(t>5.532,P<0.001)after treatment.The acupuncture group demonstrated the greatest pre-to post-treatment differences in FMA-UE scores,lesion-area FA and rFA values,and posterior-limb rFA val-ues compared with the other three groups(|Z|>3.256,P<0.05),and more WMFT and MBI improvements than those of the intradermal-needle group and the control group(|Z|>5.483,P<0.001).A significant interaction ef-fect was observed between intradermal and scalp acupuncture in improving FMA-UE scores(partial η2=0.035,P=0.029).The change in FMA-UE scores was positively correlated with the change in FA values of the posteri-or limb of the internal capsule(r>0.453,P<0.05)across four groups.Conclusion Scalp combined with intradermal-needle acupuncture synchronized rehabilitation therapy can more effec-tively improve upper-limb motor function in stroke patients,which may associate with the recovery of internal capsule.

Objective To explore the effect of scalp combined with intradermal-needle acupuncture synchronized rehabilitation ther-apy on upper limb motor function in stroke patients.Methods From December,2022 to December,2023,144 stroke patients with upper limb motor dysfunction in the Affili-ated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine were randomly divided into control,intra-dermal-needle,scalp-acupuncture and acupuncture groups(36 cases repectively).All groups received convention-al treatment and upper limb rehabilitation training,the intradermal-needle group added intradermal-needle thera-py,the scalp-acupuncture group added scalp-acupuncture therapy,and the acupuncture group added both scalp-and intradermal-needle therapies,for four weeks.They were assessed with Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Upper Ex-tremities(FMA-UE),Wolf Motor Function Test(WMFT)and modified Barthel Index(MBI)before and after treatment.Twenty cases were selected randomly from each group,fractional anisotropy(FA)values and ratio of fractional anisotropy(rFA)of the lesion area and the posterior limb of the internal capsule were also measured with diffusion tensor imaging.Results Two cases dropped out in both the control group and the intradermal-needle group,while one case dropped out in both the scalp-acupuncture group and the acupuncture group.All groups showed significant improvement in FMA-UE,WMFT and MBI scores,as well as in the FA and rFA values of the lesion area and the posterior limb of the internal capsule(t>5.532,P<0.001)after treatment.The acupuncture group demonstrated the greatest pre-to post-treatment differences in FMA-UE scores,lesion-area FA and rFA values,and posterior-limb rFA val-ues compared with the other three groups(|Z|>3.256,P<0.05),and more WMFT and MBI improvements than those of the intradermal-needle group and the control group(|Z|>5.483,P<0.001).A significant interaction ef-fect was observed between intradermal and scalp acupuncture in improving FMA-UE scores(partial η2=0.035,P=0.029).The change in FMA-UE scores was positively correlated with the change in FA values of the posteri-or limb of the internal capsule(r>0.453,P<0.05)across four groups.Conclusion Scalp combined with intradermal-needle acupuncture synchronized rehabilitation therapy can more effec-tively improve upper-limb motor function in stroke patients,which may associate with the recovery of internal capsule.

Objective:To construct a risk identification model based on dynamic Bayesian network(DBN),and to explore its application value in the operation management of orthopedic equipment in hospital.Methods:Risk factors in orthopedic equipment management were identified based on DBN model,and risk evaluation index set was established to provide early warning and prevention for possible risk factors.12 pieces of orthopedic medical equipment in clinical use in The Second Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Medical University from January 2020 to February 2022 were selected,the traditional orthopedic equipment quality operation management method(referred to as traditional mode)and the DBN-based risk identification mode(referred to as DBN mode)were adopted for equipment management respectively.The equipment operation effects,risk incidence rates and treatment efficiency of the two modes were compared.Results:The start-up operation efficiency and equipment quality qualification rate of the equipment in DBN mode were(93.54±4.05)%and(97.51±6.68)%,respectively,which were higher than those in the traditional mode;the troubleshooting time and the equipment component damage rate were(7.14±1.64)hours and(0.48±0.11)%,respectively,which were lower than those in the traditional mode,the difference was statistically significant(t=8.862,8.228,32.994,73.047,P<0.05).The function failure rate,parts damage rate,unqualified cleaning and disinfection rate and improper management rate of equipment in 479 equipment usage data,897 operations,300 equipment disinfection records and 500 equipment daily inspection records in the DBN mode were 0.21%(1/479),0.33%(3/897),1.33%(4/30)and 2.0%(10/500),respectively,which were lower than those in the traditional mode,the difference was statistically significant(x2=21.527,12.964,3.485,6.914,P<0.05).The effective rate of 500 cases of orthopedic medical equipment treatment of DBN mode was 97.8%(489/500),which was significantly higher than that of traditional mode,the difference was statistically significant(x2=12.617,P<0.05).Conclusion:The application of risk identification model based on DBN to the management of orthopedic medical equipment in hospital can strengthen the quality of orthopedic equipment management,improve the efficiency of equipment operation and treatment,and prevent and avoid equipment risks.

The hemodynamics of children with congenital heart disease (CHD) often changes during the perioperative period. Unfortunately, the evaluation of cardiac function in children with CHD is mainly focused on the left ventricle. With the further understanding of cardiac hemodynamics, the monitoring of RV function has gradually become an important part of cardiac intensive care department. We totally searched five databases including Pubmed, Embase, Cochrane, Wanfang Med, as well as China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) and reviewed the clinical research progress of the application of TAPSE in the evaluation of RV systolic function in children with CHD to provide a theoretical basic for the monitoring of RV function before and after operation in children with CHD.

Objective:To evaluate the residual risk (RR) of transfusion transmitted HIV (TT-HIV) after the implementation of nucleic acid amplification test (NAT) in blood screening test among blood centers in China.Methods:The data of blood donors and HIV infection markers from 2017 to 2020 were collected from 28 blood centers via the Platform of Comparison of blood establishments Practice in Chinese Mainland. The new infection rate/window period mathematical model was used for two types of blood screening strategies, namely, two rounds ELISA plus individual NAT take turn with pooling NAT (2ELISA+ ID-NAT/MP-NAT) and two ELISA plus one round pooling NAT (2ELISA+ MP-NAT), and the RR of HIV infection was estimated also based on first donors (FDs) and repeated donors (RDs) in different blood donation years. T-test analyses were conducted for comparing TT HIV RR among FDs and RDs in different blood donation years with two blood screening strategies, and the variation trend of RR in HIV test was observed.Results:From 2017 to 2020, the RR of FDs in 2ELISA+ ID-NAT/MP-NAT blood screening strategy was 2.869/10 6 person-year, 3.795/10 6 persons-year, 3.879/10 6 person-year, and 2.890/10 6 person-year respectively. The RR of RDs was 1.797/10 6 person-year, 1.502/10 6 person-year, 1.857/10 6 person-year, and 1.483/10 6 person-year respectively. Significant difference exists between RR of FDs and RDs, with F=9.898 and p<0.05. In 2ELISA+ MP-NAT strategy, the RR of FDs was 3.508/10 6 person-year, 1.868/10 6 person-year, 2.204/10 6 person-year, and 1.765/10 6 person-year respectively. The RR of RDs was 0.948/10 6 person-year, 0.926/10 6 person-year, 0.748/10 6 person-year, and 0.682/10 6 person-year respectively. Statistical difference existed between RR of FDs and RDs, with F=17.126 and P<0.05. There was no significant difference between the RR of FDs in these two strategies with F=3.493 and P>0.05, while there was a difference between the RR of RDs in these two strategies with F=24.516 and P<0.05, and a difference between the RR of total donors (TDs) in these two strategies F=20.216 and P<0.05. Conclusions:The RR of TT HIV significantly decreased after the introduction of NAT into blood test among blood centers in China. There were some differences in the RR of HIV testing among different blood screening strategies. There could be significant differences in the RR of HIV testing among different groups of blood donors. Compared with FDs, RDs is the low risk group for HIV.