Background and Aims:Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma(ICC)is a highly malignant liver tumor,with an increasing incidence worldwide,particularly in Asia.Although radical surgical resection is currently the only potentially curative treatment,the high recurrence rate and low postoperative overall survival(OS)rate of ICC remain major clinical challenges.Adjuvant therapy(AT)and neoadjuvant therapy(NAT)are important strategies to reduce postoperative recurrence and prolong OS.Several studies have shown certain efficacy of these treatments.However,the specific efficacy and safety of combined NAT and AT in ICC treatment require further validation.This study was conducted to evaluate the value of combining NAT and AT in improving the therapeutic outcomes of ICC patients through a multicenter retrospective analysis,so as to provide scientific evidence for optimizing treatment strategies.Methods:The clinicopathologic data of 576 patients with ICC who underwent radical resection and were pathologically confirmed from 13 hospitals in China between December 2011 and December 2017 were retrospectively collected.Patients were grouped based on their treatment modality:NAT+AT group,AT group,and non-NAT/AT group.The three patient groups were matched pairwise in a 1∶1 ratio using propensity score matching(PSM)to balance baseline data.The Kaplan-Meier method was used to analyze OS and disease-free survival(DFS),and subgroup analyses were conducted according to the 8th edition of the AJCC TNM staging system.Results:A total of 395 ICC patients were included in the final analysis,with 42 patients(10.6%)in the NAT+AT group,62 patients(15.7%)in the AT group,and 291 patients(73.7%)in the non-NAT/AT group.Before PSM,significant differences were observed between groups in terms of CA19-9,liver function Child-Pugh classification,intraoperative blood loss,surgical margin,differentiation grade,vascular invasion,ECOG score,and lymph node dissection ratio(all P<0.05).After PSM,there were no significant differences in baseline characteristics between the groups(all P>0.05).After matching,the median OS and DFS in the NAT+AT group were significantly better than in the AT and non-NAT/AT groups(both P<0.05),while there were no significant differences in OS and DFS between the AT and non-NAT/AT groups(both P>0.05).Subgroup analysis showed that in TNM stage I patients,DFS in the NAT+AT group was significantly better than in the non-NAT/AT group(P<0.05),but OS was not significantly different(P>0.05).In TNM stage Ⅱ and Ⅲ patients,both OS and DFS in the NAT+AT and AT groups were significantly better than in the non-NAT/AT group(both P<0.05),and DFS in the NAT+AT group was significantly better than in the AT group in TNM stage Ⅲ patients(P<0.05).Conclusion:NAT combined with AT provides better survival benefits for patients with locally advanced ICC,but its benefit for early-stage ICC patients is limited.However,the retrospective design and sample size limitations of this study may affect the stability of the results,and future large-sample,multicenter,prospective studies are needed for further validation.

Objective To study the effect of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) Pro-Pro-Glu-59 (PPE59) protein on the biological function of Mycobacterium smegmatis (Ms) and the regulation of host cell immune response. Methods PPE59 gene fragment was obtained by PCR amplification, cloned into pALACE, constructed into recombinant pALACE-PPE59 vector, and electro-transformed into Ms. Western blot was applied to analyse PPE59 expression and subcellular localization. The survival of Ms_Vec and Ms_PPE59 under low acid (pH=3 and pH=5) conditions and active surface pressure sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) conditions and their intracellular survival in macrophages were analyzed. ELISA was used to detect the cytokine (IL-1β, IL-6, IL-12, TNF-α and IL-10) expression levels of Ms_Vec and Ms_PPE59 infected macrophages. Results PPE59 protein localized to the cell wall of Ms can enhance the acid-resistance and anti-SDS effect of Ms, which is conducive to the survival of Ms in macrophages. PPE59 significantly decreased the secretion levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6, IL-12 and TNF-α), and promoted the secretion levels of anti-inflammatory cytokine (IL-10). Conclusion PPE59 enhances the survival ability of Ms under low acid and SDS pressure and promotes its intracellular survival by regulating the cytokine secretion levels.
Mycobacterium smegmatis/metabolism* ; Macrophages/metabolism* ; Cytokines/metabolism* ; Mycobacterium tuberculosis/metabolism* ; Bacterial Proteins/metabolism* ; Animals ; Mice ; Antigens, Bacterial/metabolism*

To summarize the nursing care of a patient with spinal shock following combined mechanical circulatory support after heart valve surgery.The mainly nursing points are as follows.In the acute stage,hemodynamic and internal environment stability were maintained,and extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation was implemented by a multidisciplinary rapid response team.In the period of mechanical circulatory support,related complications were closely monitored,and a protocolized weaning strategy was implemented.During the spinal shock period,the focus was on maintaining spinal cord,lung and bowel function.During the recovery period,phased enhancement of early rehabilitation and intervention in negative psychological emotions were conducted.The patient successfully removed the mechanical circulatory device on the 9th day postoperatively,achieved grade 4 muscle strength in the left upper and grade 3 in other limbs after 32 days of hospitalization,ultimately discharged successfully from the hospital.

Objective To analyze the risk factors of tracheal reintubation after total aortic arch replace-ment and to provide evidence for the prevention of tracheal reintubation after total aortic arch replacement.Methods From January 1,2019 to June 31,2020,162 patients who underwent total aortic arch replacement in the Department of Cardiac Surgery of a tertiary grade-A hospital in Guangdong Province were randomly selected and divided into reintubation group(n=27)and control group(n=135)based on the occurrence of tracheal reintubation.The risk factors were analyzed by univariate and multivariate logistic regression.Results Among the 162 patients,27 cases(16.7%)had tracheal reintubation.Compared with those in the control group,the length of ICU stay and hospitalization cost in the reintubation group were significantly increased(P<0.001).Univariate analysis indicated that there were significant differences in terms of age,glomerular filtration rate,diabetes mellitus,venti-lator time,pulmonary infection,liver insufficiency,hypoxemia,delirium and cerebrovascular accident(P<0.05).Multivariate analysis showed age(OR=1.069,P=0.038),pulmonary infection(OR=5.227,P=0.047),delirium(OR=7.079,P=0.011),and ventilator use time(OR=1.006,P=0.001)were independent risk factors for tracheal reintubation after total arch replacement.A regression equation was established as follows:[Logit(P)=-8.885+0.066×age+1.654×pulmonary infection+1.957×delirium+0.006×time]of first ventilator use.The area under the ROC curve of the subjects in this model was 0.931(95%CI:0.884～0.979),P<0.001;The results of Hosmer-Lemeshow test(χ2=4.76 and P=0.782)indicated that the model had high accuracy.Conclusion Age,pulmonary infection,delirium and ventilator use time are independent risk factors for tracheal reintubation after total aortic arch replacement.

Background and Aims:Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma(ICC)is a highly malignant liver tumor,with an increasing incidence worldwide,particularly in Asia.Although radical surgical resection is currently the only potentially curative treatment,the high recurrence rate and low postoperative overall survival(OS)rate of ICC remain major clinical challenges.Adjuvant therapy(AT)and neoadjuvant therapy(NAT)are important strategies to reduce postoperative recurrence and prolong OS.Several studies have shown certain efficacy of these treatments.However,the specific efficacy and safety of combined NAT and AT in ICC treatment require further validation.This study was conducted to evaluate the value of combining NAT and AT in improving the therapeutic outcomes of ICC patients through a multicenter retrospective analysis,so as to provide scientific evidence for optimizing treatment strategies.Methods:The clinicopathologic data of 576 patients with ICC who underwent radical resection and were pathologically confirmed from 13 hospitals in China between December 2011 and December 2017 were retrospectively collected.Patients were grouped based on their treatment modality:NAT+AT group,AT group,and non-NAT/AT group.The three patient groups were matched pairwise in a 1∶1 ratio using propensity score matching(PSM)to balance baseline data.The Kaplan-Meier method was used to analyze OS and disease-free survival(DFS),and subgroup analyses were conducted according to the 8th edition of the AJCC TNM staging system.Results:A total of 395 ICC patients were included in the final analysis,with 42 patients(10.6%)in the NAT+AT group,62 patients(15.7%)in the AT group,and 291 patients(73.7%)in the non-NAT/AT group.Before PSM,significant differences were observed between groups in terms of CA19-9,liver function Child-Pugh classification,intraoperative blood loss,surgical margin,differentiation grade,vascular invasion,ECOG score,and lymph node dissection ratio(all P<0.05).After PSM,there were no significant differences in baseline characteristics between the groups(all P>0.05).After matching,the median OS and DFS in the NAT+AT group were significantly better than in the AT and non-NAT/AT groups(both P<0.05),while there were no significant differences in OS and DFS between the AT and non-NAT/AT groups(both P>0.05).Subgroup analysis showed that in TNM stage I patients,DFS in the NAT+AT group was significantly better than in the non-NAT/AT group(P<0.05),but OS was not significantly different(P>0.05).In TNM stage Ⅱ and Ⅲ patients,both OS and DFS in the NAT+AT and AT groups were significantly better than in the non-NAT/AT group(both P<0.05),and DFS in the NAT+AT group was significantly better than in the AT group in TNM stage Ⅲ patients(P<0.05).Conclusion:NAT combined with AT provides better survival benefits for patients with locally advanced ICC,but its benefit for early-stage ICC patients is limited.However,the retrospective design and sample size limitations of this study may affect the stability of the results,and future large-sample,multicenter,prospective studies are needed for further validation.

Objective To analyze the risk factors of tracheal reintubation after total aortic arch replace-ment and to provide evidence for the prevention of tracheal reintubation after total aortic arch replacement.Methods From January 1,2019 to June 31,2020,162 patients who underwent total aortic arch replacement in the Department of Cardiac Surgery of a tertiary grade-A hospital in Guangdong Province were randomly selected and divided into reintubation group(n=27)and control group(n=135)based on the occurrence of tracheal reintubation.The risk factors were analyzed by univariate and multivariate logistic regression.Results Among the 162 patients,27 cases(16.7%)had tracheal reintubation.Compared with those in the control group,the length of ICU stay and hospitalization cost in the reintubation group were significantly increased(P<0.001).Univariate analysis indicated that there were significant differences in terms of age,glomerular filtration rate,diabetes mellitus,venti-lator time,pulmonary infection,liver insufficiency,hypoxemia,delirium and cerebrovascular accident(P<0.05).Multivariate analysis showed age(OR=1.069,P=0.038),pulmonary infection(OR=5.227,P=0.047),delirium(OR=7.079,P=0.011),and ventilator use time(OR=1.006,P=0.001)were independent risk factors for tracheal reintubation after total arch replacement.A regression equation was established as follows:[Logit(P)=-8.885+0.066×age+1.654×pulmonary infection+1.957×delirium+0.006×time]of first ventilator use.The area under the ROC curve of the subjects in this model was 0.931(95%CI:0.884～0.979),P<0.001;The results of Hosmer-Lemeshow test(χ2=4.76 and P=0.782)indicated that the model had high accuracy.Conclusion Age,pulmonary infection,delirium and ventilator use time are independent risk factors for tracheal reintubation after total aortic arch replacement.

To summarize the nursing care of a patient with spinal shock following combined mechanical circulatory support after heart valve surgery.The mainly nursing points are as follows.In the acute stage,hemodynamic and internal environment stability were maintained,and extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation was implemented by a multidisciplinary rapid response team.In the period of mechanical circulatory support,related complications were closely monitored,and a protocolized weaning strategy was implemented.During the spinal shock period,the focus was on maintaining spinal cord,lung and bowel function.During the recovery period,phased enhancement of early rehabilitation and intervention in negative psychological emotions were conducted.The patient successfully removed the mechanical circulatory device on the 9th day postoperatively,achieved grade 4 muscle strength in the left upper and grade 3 in other limbs after 32 days of hospitalization,ultimately discharged successfully from the hospital.

Objective:To compare the effects of different test meals on postprandial triglycerides and to optimize the standard meal composition and the blood sampling protocol for the oral fat tolerance test.Methods:This study is a prospective, open-label, randomized, cross-over trial. In March 2023, 36 volunteers were recruited in Hebei General Hospital. They underwent a health examination and oral glucose tolerance test. Twenty-six healthy volunteers(11 males and 15 females) were included in this study, with an average age of(39.08±4.56) years. Each volunteer received 75 g protein meal, 75 g fat meal, 700 kcal fixed-calorie high-fat mixed meal, and a high-fat mixed meal with energy adjusted based on 10 kcal/kg body weight. A one-week washout period of regular diet was applied before each trial. Blood was collected at fasting status and 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 hours after a meal to detect serum triglycerides, total cholesterol, low density lipoprotein-cholesterol(LDL-C), high density lipoprotein-cholesterol(HDL-C), glucose, and insulin. The variations of postprandial metabolic indicators over time following the consumption of different test meals were analyzed. The disparities in postprandial metabolic responses between the two types of mixed meals were compared.Results:The protein meal, fat meal, fixed-calorie high-fat mixed meal, and adjusted-calorie high-fat mixed meal resulted in postprandial triglyceride increases of 22.45%, 115.40%, 77.14%, and 63.63%, and insulin increase of 560.43%, 85.69%, 554.18%, and 598.97%, respectively, and with reductions in total cholesterol, LDL-C, and HDL-C ranging from 5.64%-21.81%, respectively. The blood glucose changed slightly. Changes in metabolic indicators mainly occured within 4 hours. The comparison of the characteristics of postprandial triglycerides between the two high-fat mixed meals showed no statistically significant differences( P>0.05). Conclusion:A standardize protocol with a 700 kcal fixed-calorie high-fat mixed meal as test meal, and blood lipid levels measured at fasting and at 1, 2, 3, and 4 hours after consumption, can serve as an optimized approach for oral fat tolerance test.

ObjectiveTo investigate the attenuating effect of Dioscoreae Bulbiferae Rhizoma（DBR） processed with Phaseoli Radiati Semen（PRS） juice， and explore the attenuating mechanism based on ferroptosis of the main toxic target organ. MethodSixty male ICR mice were randomly divided into blank group， DBR group， water roasted DBR group（hereinafter referred to as water group）， PRS juice-roasted DBR group 1（DBR-PRS 10∶1， stuffy moistening for 40 min， stir-fried at 130 ℃ for 18 min， hereinafter referred to as group 1）， PRS juice-roasted DBR group 2（DBR-PRS 10∶1， stuffy moistening for 80 min， stir-fried at 100 ℃ for 14 min， hereinafter referred to as group 2）， PRS juice-roasted DBR group 3（DBR-PRS=20∶3， stuffy moistening for 40 min， stir-fried at 160 ℃ for 14 min， hereinafter referred to as group 3）. The raw and processed groups of DBR were gavaged with their corresponding 95% ethanol extract at a dose of 3 g·kg^-1·d^-1， while the blank group was gavaged with an equal volume of 0.5% sodium carboxymethyl cellulose， once a day for 14 consecutive days. Hematoxylin-eosin（HE） staining was used to observe the histopathological changes of mouse liver. Alanine aminotransferase（ALT） and aspartate aminotransferase（AST） levels in serum， as well as malondialdehyde（MDA）， ferrous ions（Fe²⁺）， reduced glutathione（GSH） and superoxide dismutase（SOD） levels in liver tissue were detected by the biochemical detection. Western blot was used to detect the expression of iron key proteins such as ferritin heavy chain 1（FTH1） and glutathione peroxidase 4（GPX4）. ResultHE staining results showed that the liver tissue structure of the blank group was clear， the morphology of hepatocytes was normal， the cytoplasms of hepatocytes in the DBR group and water group were loose and vacuolar， with obvious pathological damages， and the pathologic damages of mice in the group 1-3 were significantly improved. Compared with the blank group， the levels of ALT， AST， MDA and Fe²⁺ in mice from the DBR group were significantly increased（P<0.01）， while GSH and SOD levels were significantly reduced（P<0.01）， and the protein expression levels of FTH1 and GPX4 were significantly decreased（P<0.01）. Compared with the DBR group， the ALT， AST，MDA and Fe²⁺ levels of mice in the group 1-3 were significantly reduced（P<0.05， P<0.01）， the GSH and SOD levels and the protein expression levels of FTH1 and GPX4 were significantly increased（P<0.01）. Compared with the water group， the AST and MDA levels of mice in the group 1-3 were significantly reduced（P<0.05， P<0.01）， the SOD level significantly increased（P<0.05， P<0.01）， the FTH1 protein expression significantly increased（P<0.01）， and the serum ALT level of mice in the group 2-3 significantly reduce（P<0.01）， Fe²⁺ level significantly reduced（P<0.01）， GSH level significantly increased（P<0.05， P<0.01）， and GPX4 protein expression significantly increased（P<0.05， P<0.01）. Among the group 1-3， the group 3 had the best detoxification effect. ConclutionProcessing with PRS juice can reduce the liver injury induced by DBR， and the mechanism may be related to the inhibition of ferroptosis in the liver.

To summarize the perioperative nursing of respiratory care in 27 severely obese patients with acute type A aortic dissection.The mainly nursing points are as follows:active intervention for obesity hypoventilation syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome were conducted preoperatively,and a transient increase in intrathoracic and abdominal pressure were avoided.Intraoperative emergency care coordination for difficult airway was enhanced,and intensive lung function protection measures were implemented.Postoperative postural management was optimized;lung diaphragm protective strategies were carried out;progressive invasive-non-invasive step-down therapy was conducted to enhance ventilator endurance;lung infection surveillance was strengthened;early rehabilitation and psychological counselling were implemented.After careful treatment and nursing care,26 cases were cured and discharged from the hospital,and a case with difficulty in extrication was transferred to the respiratory rehabilitation hospital under tracheotomy.