The spine is the most common site of skeletal metastasis in lung cancer, which frequently leads to severe complications such as pathological fracture and neurological compromise and is associated with poor prognosis. The development and progression of spinal metastasis from lung cancer are linked to the unique local microenvironment and tumor microenvironment (TME) of the vertebral column. During metastatic evolution, the dense vascular network of the spine and a plethora of signaling molecules, together with the complex cellular constituents and their intricate interactions within the TME, all cooperate to facilitate the tumor invasion and colonization of the vertebral compartment. Mechanistic studies delineating the role of the TME in spinal metastasis from lung cancer have markedly expanded, fostering the emergence of innovative therapeutic strategies—including nanomedicines, sono-photodynamic therapy, gene therapy, and combination regimens. These strategies demonstrate remarkably potential for clinical translation and offer new directions for the precision management of spinal metastasis from lung cancer.

Chaihu Longgu Muli Decoction can be used to treat perimenopausal insomnia (PMI). It can be used either alone with modification or in combination with Western medicine or acupuncture and moxibustion and other external TCM treatment methods, which has achieved good efficacy, and can improve the symptoms of patients with difficulty falling asleep and decreased sleep quality, with good safety. The treatment of Chaihu Longgu Muli Decoction for PMI may exert its effects through multiple pathways, such as inhibiting HPA axis hyperactivity, regulating hormone and neurotransmitter levels, inhibiting oxidative stress and inflammatory responses. However, existing clinical studies suffer from issues such as small sample sizes, inconsistent research protocols, and inconsistent efficacy evaluation criteria, which require further improvement and deeper exploration of relevant mechanisms.

Objective To analyze the preferences of elderly cancer patients for internet hospital diagnosis and treatment services,providing a reference for the sustainable development of internet hospitals.Methods This study was based on the method of discrete choice experiments.By combining literature review and expert consultation,10 relevant attributes affecting the choice of internet hospitals by elderly cancer patients were determined.Through KANO questionnaires,6 key attributes were se-lected to form the final DCE questionnaire,consisting of 11 choice sets and 1"quality control"set.Using the convenience sam-pling method,elderly cancer patients visiting a certain tertiary hospital in Tianjin were selected to collect 318 valid question-naires.The obtained data were analyzed using mixed Logit regression.Results Patients visiting a certain specialized cancer hos-pital in Tianjin tend to prefer hospitals with a grade of Grade Ⅲ-A(β=0.661 6,P＜0.05)and those offering out-of-hospital rehabilitation guidance for cancer patients(β=0.559 9,P＜0.05).The page operation process(β=0.352 2,P＜0.05)and the accessibility mode for the elderly(β=0.357 5,P＜0.05)are the attributes with lower attention.In the subgroup analysis,for patients of different genders and different family incomes,hospital grade and out-of-hospital rehabilitation guidance for cancer patients remain the most influential factors,but male patients pay more attention to the page operation process(β=0.378 3,P＜0.05)and the accessibility mode for the elderly(β=0.373 7,P＜0.05),while female patients pay more attention to the cover-age of medical insurance reimbursement(β=0.435 9,P＜0.05),which has a greater impact than that of male patients(β=0.394 7,P＜0.05);patients with a monthly per capita income of less than 5 000 yuan pay more attention to the coverage of medical insurance reimbursement(β=0.423 0,P＜0.05)and the self-appointment check function(β=0.467 0,P＜0.05);while patients with a monthly per capita income of more than 5 000 yuan pay more attention to the page operation process(β=0.364 7,P＜0.05)and the accessibility mode for the elderly(β=0.359 1,P＜0.05).Conclusion Hospitals should en-hance elderly patients' awareness and trust in internet hospitals by providing comprehensive health education and support,simpli-fying operational processes,strengthening age-friendly design,and highlighting medical insurance coverage to address the diverse needs across genders and income levels.

Objective:To observe effectiveness of combining diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) with motor evoked potentials (MEPs) in evaluating the upper limb motor functioning of stroke survivors.Methods:Thirty-seven stroke survivors with upper limb motor dysfunction were selected. At the 4th, 12th and 24th week after their onset, each was were assessed using Fugl-Meyer Upper Limb (FMA-UE) scoring, the National Institutes of Health stroke scale (NIHSS), the modified Rankin Scale (mRS), the Barthel Index (BI) and hemiplegic hand function classification. DTI was also applied and MEPs were measured. The patients were divided into an MEP positive group and an MEP negative group according to the existence of the MEP waveform. The DTI and MEP parameters were correlated with the FMA-UE scores, linear regressions were evaluated and a receiver operating characteristics curve was prepared to estimate the utility of DTI in predicting hand function. The sensitivity and specificity of MEPs in predicting hand function recovery were evaluated.Results:The asymmetry index (FAa) of the average anisotropy score of the posterior limb of the internal capsule and the FAa of the cerebral peduncle were both significantly correlated with the FMA-UE scores at the 12th and 24th weeks. The best cut-off points for predicting functional recovery of a patient′s hand were 0.155 for the FAa of the posterior limb of the internal capsule and 0.145 for the cerebral peduncle. Among the 37 patients, the MEPs of 8 (the MEP positive group) could be extracted, and their hand functions recovered completely. The sensitivity of the MEPs in predicting the complete recovery of hand function was 80% with 100% specificity. The linear regression analysis showed 77% prediction accuracy for the FAa and MEPs of the cerebral peduncle for upper limb motor function at the 24th week after onset. In the MEP negative group, two patients completely recovered their hand function, with one′s FAa less than 0.145, and the other′s more than 0.145. When the MEP was negative, the sensitivity of DTI in predicting the recovery of hand function was 50% with 81.5% specificity.Conclusions:DTI combined with MEPs can be used as an index to evaluate the prognosis of upper limb motor function in stroke patients.

Objective:To observe effectiveness of combining diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) with motor evoked potentials (MEPs) in evaluating the upper limb motor functioning of stroke survivors.Methods:Thirty-seven stroke survivors with upper limb motor dysfunction were selected. At the 4th, 12th and 24th week after their onset, each was were assessed using Fugl-Meyer Upper Limb (FMA-UE) scoring, the National Institutes of Health stroke scale (NIHSS), the modified Rankin Scale (mRS), the Barthel Index (BI) and hemiplegic hand function classification. DTI was also applied and MEPs were measured. The patients were divided into an MEP positive group and an MEP negative group according to the existence of the MEP waveform. The DTI and MEP parameters were correlated with the FMA-UE scores, linear regressions were evaluated and a receiver operating characteristics curve was prepared to estimate the utility of DTI in predicting hand function. The sensitivity and specificity of MEPs in predicting hand function recovery were evaluated.Results:The asymmetry index (FAa) of the average anisotropy score of the posterior limb of the internal capsule and the FAa of the cerebral peduncle were both significantly correlated with the FMA-UE scores at the 12th and 24th weeks. The best cut-off points for predicting functional recovery of a patient′s hand were 0.155 for the FAa of the posterior limb of the internal capsule and 0.145 for the cerebral peduncle. Among the 37 patients, the MEPs of 8 (the MEP positive group) could be extracted, and their hand functions recovered completely. The sensitivity of the MEPs in predicting the complete recovery of hand function was 80% with 100% specificity. The linear regression analysis showed 77% prediction accuracy for the FAa and MEPs of the cerebral peduncle for upper limb motor function at the 24th week after onset. In the MEP negative group, two patients completely recovered their hand function, with one′s FAa less than 0.145, and the other′s more than 0.145. When the MEP was negative, the sensitivity of DTI in predicting the recovery of hand function was 50% with 81.5% specificity.Conclusions:DTI combined with MEPs can be used as an index to evaluate the prognosis of upper limb motor function in stroke patients.

Objective To analyze the preferences of elderly cancer patients for internet hospital diagnosis and treatment services,providing a reference for the sustainable development of internet hospitals.Methods This study was based on the method of discrete choice experiments.By combining literature review and expert consultation,10 relevant attributes affecting the choice of internet hospitals by elderly cancer patients were determined.Through KANO questionnaires,6 key attributes were se-lected to form the final DCE questionnaire,consisting of 11 choice sets and 1"quality control"set.Using the convenience sam-pling method,elderly cancer patients visiting a certain tertiary hospital in Tianjin were selected to collect 318 valid question-naires.The obtained data were analyzed using mixed Logit regression.Results Patients visiting a certain specialized cancer hos-pital in Tianjin tend to prefer hospitals with a grade of Grade Ⅲ-A(β=0.661 6,P＜0.05)and those offering out-of-hospital rehabilitation guidance for cancer patients(β=0.559 9,P＜0.05).The page operation process(β=0.352 2,P＜0.05)and the accessibility mode for the elderly(β=0.357 5,P＜0.05)are the attributes with lower attention.In the subgroup analysis,for patients of different genders and different family incomes,hospital grade and out-of-hospital rehabilitation guidance for cancer patients remain the most influential factors,but male patients pay more attention to the page operation process(β=0.378 3,P＜0.05)and the accessibility mode for the elderly(β=0.373 7,P＜0.05),while female patients pay more attention to the cover-age of medical insurance reimbursement(β=0.435 9,P＜0.05),which has a greater impact than that of male patients(β=0.394 7,P＜0.05);patients with a monthly per capita income of less than 5 000 yuan pay more attention to the coverage of medical insurance reimbursement(β=0.423 0,P＜0.05)and the self-appointment check function(β=0.467 0,P＜0.05);while patients with a monthly per capita income of more than 5 000 yuan pay more attention to the page operation process(β=0.364 7,P＜0.05)and the accessibility mode for the elderly(β=0.359 1,P＜0.05).Conclusion Hospitals should en-hance elderly patients' awareness and trust in internet hospitals by providing comprehensive health education and support,simpli-fying operational processes,strengthening age-friendly design,and highlighting medical insurance coverage to address the diverse needs across genders and income levels.

Objective To investigate knowledge,attitude and practice towards the fertility preservation of female cancer patients among clinical nurses in a cancer hospital,and to analyze influencing factors,so as to provide references for clinical implementation of related nursing services.Methods A self-designed questionnaire was delivered to 336 nurses working at a tertiary oncology hospital in Tianjin.Univariate analysis and multiple linear regression were used to analyze the factors influencing the knowledge,attitude,and practice level of female fertility preservation among nurses in a cancer hospital.Results In October 2022,a total of 291 nurses completed the questionnaires.The score of the knowledge,attitude and practice were(46.13±8.66),31.00(29.00,33.00),12.00(8.00,14.00),respectively,and the total score was(88.08±12.78).Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that education level,position,department types and whether or not getting the knowledge about fertility preservation of female cancer patients were the influencing factors for the total scores of knowledge,attitude and practice(P＜0.05).Conclusion Nurses who work at the cancer hospital have a positive attitude towards fertility preservation for female cancer patients,while their knowledge and practice level need be improved.Nursing administrators should attach importance to improving the knowledge level and practical ability of nurses in cancer hospitals to protect the fertility of female cancer patients,so as to promote the development of onco-fertility nursing in the future.

Objective To understand the experience of oncology nurses participating in fertility preservation services,and to provide a reference for oncology nurses to formulate targeted training courses and management measure.Methods From September to November 2023,phenomenological research methods were used to select 14 oncology nurses in a tertiary A cancer hospital in Tianjin for semi-structured interviews.Colaizzi 7-step analysis method was used to analyze the interview data and summarize the themes.Results 3 themes and 10 sub-themes were extracted:①The driving forces for participating in fertility preservation services(long-term benefits of fertility preservation,individual conditions of cancer patients,self-conscious cognition of role responsibilities,and internal drivers of empathy);②Oncology nurses are hampered by the lack of professional quality(knowledge system has not been built,ideological deviation needs to be corrected,communication skills need to be strengthened);③ The practical difficulties of oncology nurses participating in fertility preservation services(lack of targeted education and training,lack of multidisciplinary team contact channels,and lack of normative institutional guarantee).Conclusion Oncology nurses play an indispensable role in fertility preservation services.Hospitals need to pay attention to the unique role of oncology nurses and develop targeted training courses to improve their professional quality,so as to promote the implementation of fertility preservation services in China.

Objective To explore the role of sulodexide(SDX)in neointimal hyperplasia of arteriovenous fistulas(AVFs)in chronic kidney disease(CKD)rats and its possible mechanism.Methods A total of 18 male rats(weighing 300±50 g)were randomly and equally divided into AVF group,CKD+AVF group(CKD induction followed by AVF surgery and then gavaged with normal saline for 2 months),and CKD+AVF+SDX group[treated as in the CKD+AVF group but with 8 mg/(kg·d)SDX gavage].HE staining was used to observe the degree of neointimal hyperplasia.The expression of Hippo pathway related molecules,Yes-associated protein(YAP),pYAP and connective tissue growth factor(CTGF,YAP downstream target protein,one of mesenchymal marker)was detected by immunofluorescence assay.After human umbilical vein cell fusion EAHy926 cells were treated with 0,2.5,5,10,20 or 40 μg/mL SDX for 24 h,and with 2.5 μg/mL SDXfor24,48 or 72 h,respectively,CCK-8 assay was used to measure cell survival rate.Moreover,the serum sample from CKD rat was used to treat EAHy926 cells,and then the cells were treated with SDX or YAP inhibitor verteporfin.The expression levels of YAP,pYAP,CTGF and endothelial cell marker CD31 were detected by Western blotting.Results HE staining and immunofluorescence assay showed that CKD rats had serious neointimal hyperplasia in AVFs(P＜0.05),and slightly lower expression of pYAP and enhanced expression of CTGF(P＜0.05)when compared with the rats of the AVF group.While,SDX treatment alleviated the neointimal hyperplasia of AVFs,enhanced the expression of pYAP and reduced the expression of CTGF(P＜0.05).CCK-8 assay showed that cell survival rate was decreased significantly in a dose-and time-dependent manner after SDX treatment(P＜0.05).Western blotting revealed that SDX increased the expression of pYAP and CD31 while inhibited the expression of CTGF in EAHy926 cells(P＜0.05),which was consistent with the effect of verteporfin treatment.Conclusion SDX can block YAP activation caused by CKD and attenuate neointimal hyperplasia in AVFs.

ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata on neurological function injury in ischemic stroke rats and explore its mechanism. MethodMale SD rats were randomized into sham operation， model， low- and high -dose （3.5 g·kg^-1 and 7 g·kg^-1） Rehmannia Radix Praeparata， and nimodipine （0.01 g·kg^-1） groups. The rat model of middle cerebral artery occlusion （MCAO） was established with the modified suture occlusion method. Zea-Longa 5-point scoring was employed to evaluate the neurological function of rats. The cerebral infarction volume was detected by 2，3，5-triphenyltetrazolium chloride （TTC） staining. Hematoxylin-eosin staining and Nissl staining were employed to observe the morphology and damage of the brain tissue. Meanwhile， the serum levels of lactate dehydrogenase （LDH）， oxidative stress-related indicators superoxide dismutase （SOD）， glutathione peroxidase 4 （GPX4）， and malondialdehyde （MDA）， and the iron （Fe） content in the brain tissue were determined. To explore the mechanism of Rehmanniae Radix Preparata in mitigating the neurological damage in ischemic stroke rats， Western blotting was employed to determine the expression levels of proteins in the ischemic brain tissue. The autophagy-associated proteins included autophagy effector （beclin-1）， microtubule-associated protein light chain 3 （LC3B）， and ubiquitin-binding protein p62 （p62）. The ferroptosis-associated proteins included transferrin （TF）， transferrin receptor 1 （TFR1）， ferritin heavy chain 1 （FTH1）， and ferropotin （FPN1）. The neurological function injury-associated proteins included brain-derived neurotrophic factor （BDNF） and tyrosine kinase receptor B （TrkB）. ResultCompared with the sham operation group， the model group showed increased neurological function score， cerebral infarction volume， and appearance of nuclear pyknosis and vacuole of cells in the cerebral cortex. In addition， the model group presented elevated levels of LDH， MDA， and Fe （P<0.01） and lowered levels of SOD and GPX4 （P<0.01）. Compared with the model group， Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata decreased the content of LDH， MDA， and Fe （P<0.05， P<0.01） and elevated the levels of SOD and GPX4 （P<0.05， P<0.01）. Compared with the sham operation group， the modeling promoted the expression of beclin-1，LC3B Ⅱ/Ⅰ， TF， and TFR1 and inhibited the expression of p62， FTH1， FPN1， BDNF， and TrkB （P<0.01）. The expression levels of these proteins were recovered after the treatment with Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata. ConclusionRehmanniae Radix Praeparata may inhibit ferroptosis and improve the neurological function in ischemic stroke rats by down-regulating the autophagy level in the brain tissue.