OBJECTIVE To form an expert consensus on the clinical application of parenteral direct thrombin inhibitors （DTIs） in patients during the perioperative period. METHODS Led by Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences & Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital （the Affiliated Hospital of UESTC）， a multidisciplinary working group was established. Through literature review and the Delphi method， clinical questions related to the rational perioperative use of parenteral DTIs were identified. A structured design was adopted using the “Population-Intervention-Comparison-Outcome” framework； systematic searches were conducted in CNKI， Medline， Embase and other databases. Relevant evidence from randomized controlled trials and cohort studies was included and synthesized. Evidence quality was assessed using the Grades of Recommendations Assessment，Development and Evaluation （GRADE） approach， and recommendations were formulated through multiple rounds of Delphi surveys and expert consensus meetings. RESULTS &CONCLUSIONS Seven recommendations （each with an expert consensus rate exceeding 90%） on the use of parenteral DTIs in perioperative patients were developed. These recommendations specify drug selection， dosing ranges， key monitoring points， and safety management strategies for parenteral DTIs in various scenarios， including the perioperative period of ventricular assist device implantation， the perioperative period of cardiac surgery， perioperative patients with lower-extremity atherosclerotic disease， the perioperative period of percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with acute coronary syndrome， the perioperative period of carotid artery stenting in patients with carotid stenosis， the perioperative period of patients with right heart thrombosis， and patients who develop related thrombosis and dysfunction after a central venous catheter insertion. In addition， warning and management pathways for perioperative bleeding and thrombotic events were proposed. This expert consensus， which is formulated based on the best available evidence， provides evidence-based guidance for standardized and individualized use of parenteral DTIs in perioperative period.

Objective This study evaluated the diagnostic value of adding magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to multimodal ultrasound for breast cancer, where multimodal ultrasound consisted of two-dimensional imaging and the strain ratio (SR) from elastography. Methods We enrolled 180 patients with breast lesions who were admitted to our hospital between August 2023 and August 2025. All patients underwent multimodal ultrasound and MRI examinations. Multimodal ultrasound included two-dimensional imaging and ultrasound elastography with strain ratio measurement. Breast cancer detection rates were assessed for each imaging method. The diagnostic performance of multimodal ultrasound alone, MRI alone, and the two methods combined was compared. Results Among the 180 patients, 82 (45.56%) had benign lesions and 98 (54.44%) had malignant lesions. The numbers of cases consistent with pathological diagnosis were 152 for multimodal ultrasound, 145 for MRI, and 160 for their combination. The sensitivity of the combined diagnosis was 95.92%, which exceeded that of multimodal ultrasound alone (84.69%) and MRI alone (79.59%). The negative predictive value of the combined diagnosis was 94.29%, which was significantly higher than that of MRI alone (77.01%, P<0.05). Conclusion Combining MRI with multimodal ultrasound based on SR and two-dimensional ultrasound significantly improves the differential diagnosis of breast cancer. This strategy compensates for the limitations of using a single modality and provides a more reliable imaging basis for clinical diagnosis and treatment decisions.

ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of icariin （ICA） on steroid-induced ferroptosis in bone microvascular endothelial cells （BMECs）. MethodsRat BMECs were selected and treated with 500 mg·L^-1 hydrocortisone for 1.5 h to establish a ferroptosis model of BMECs. The experimental cells were divided into a blank group， hormone group （500 mg·L^-1 hydrocortisone）， ICA group （500 mg·L^-1 hydrocortisone + 34 mg·L^-1 ICA）， and ferroptosis agonist group （500 mg·L^-1 hydrocortisone + 34 mg·L^-1 ICA + 2.7 mg·L^-1 erastin）. Cell viability was detected by CCK-8. The levels of ferrous ion， glutathione （GSH）， malondialdehyde （MDA）， superoxide dismutase （SOD）， and reactive oxygen species （ROS） were detected by related kit species. The ferroptosis-related proteins， such as glutathione peroxidase 4（GPX4）， ferritin light chain （FTL）， and transferrin receptor protein1 （sTfR） were detected by Western blot， as well as autophagy-related proteins including microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3B （LC3B）， Beclin1， B-cell lymphoma-2 （Bcl-2）， and Caspase-3. Results500 mg·L^-1 hydrocortisone intervention for 1.5 h could effectively induce ferroptosis in BMECs， and ferroptosis levels could reach a peak as the intervention continued. In terms of cellular antioxidant capacity， compared with those in the blank group， the cell vitality， GSH in the hormone group decreased significantly， and the levels of ROS， SOD， MDA， and ferrous ions were significantly increased （P<0.01）. Compared with those in the hormone group， the cell viability， GSH were significantly increased， and the levels of ROS， SOD， MDA， and ferrous ions were decreased in the ICA group （P<0.01）. Compared with those in the ICA group， the cell vitality， GSH in the ferroptosis agonist group decreased significantly， and the levels of ROS， SOD， MDA， and ferrous ions increased significantly （P<0.01）. In terms of the relationship between ferroptosis and autophagy， compared with the blank group， the hormone group had significantly increased expression levels of LC3B， sTfR， Beclin1， and FTL and significantly decreased expression levels of GPX4 （P<0.01）. Compared with the hormone group， The ICA group had significantly decreased expression levels of LC3B， sTfR， and FTL and significantly increased expression levels of Beclin 1 and GPX4 （P<0.01）. Compared with those in the ICA group， the expression levels of LC3B， sTfR， and FTL increased in the rapamycin group， and those of Beclin 1 and GPX4 decreased （P<0.01）. In terms of cell ferroptosis and apoptosis，compared with the blank group， the hormone group had significantly increased expression levels of FTL， sTfR and Caspase-3 and significantly decreased expression levels of GPX4， and Bcl-2 （P<0.01）. Compared with the hormone group， the ICA group had significantly decreased expression levels of FTL， sTfR and Caspase-3 and significantly increased expression levels of GPX4， and Bcl-2 （P<0.01）. Compared with those in the ICA group， the expression levels of FTL， sTfR and Caspase-3 in the ferroptosis agonist group were increased， and the expression levels of GPX4， and Bcl-2 were decreased （P<0.01）. In terms of cell function，compared with that in the blank group， the ability of cell migration and tube formation was significantly decreased in the hormone group （P<0.01）. Compared with that in the hormone group， the cell migration and tube formation ability in the ICA group were significantly increased （P<0.01）. ConclusionFerroptosis is involved in steroid-induced damage in BMECs. ICA can inhibit steroid-induced ferroptosis in BMECs， and the mechanism may be associated with the inhibition of ferroptosis by regulating autophagy.

Objective To investigate the effect of up-regulating tumor necrosis factor alpha induced protein 3(TNFAIP3)expression on hippocampal neurons in mice with cerebral ischemia-reperfusion.Methods The mice were randomly divided into 6 groups:sham group,sham empty vector group(sham-),sham TNFAIP3 high expression group(sham+),model group,model empty vector group(model-),model TNFAIP3 high expression group(model+).A mouse model of middle cerebral artery occlusion and cerebral ischemia-reperfusion was established using the suture method.After the successful establishment of the model,lentivirus was injected into the hippocampus 24 hours later.Two weeks later,samples were collected and Western blotting was used to detect the expressions of TNFAIP3 and ERK signaling pathway proteins.The changes in ischemic area were observed by 2,3,5-triphenyltetrazolium chloride(TTC)staining;HE staining was used to observe the morphological changes of hippocampal neurons,and ELISA was used to detect the expressions of lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2(Lp-PLA2)and interleukin(IL)-8.Results The results of Western blotting indicated that the TNFAIP3 expression in the model group decreased significantly compared with the sham group(P＜0.05);Compared with the model group,there was no significant change in TNFAIP3 expression in the model-group(P＞0.05);The TNFAIP3 expression in the model+group increased significantly compared with the model group and model-group(P＜0.05).Compared with the sham group,the results of the sham+group showed that the ischemic area had no significant changes in TTC staining,and there were no significant changes in hippocampal neuronal morphology,and the expressions ERK signaling pathway proteins,Lp-PLA2 and IL-8(P＞0.05);Compared with the sham-and sham+groups,the model group showed an increase in ischemic area,significant damage to hippocampal neurons,a decrease in the number of Nissl bodies,and a significant increase in the expressions of ERK signaling pathway proteins,Lp-PLA2,and IL-8(P＜0.05);Compared to the model-group,the model+group showed a decrease in ischemic area,an increase in the number of neurons in the hippocampus and the number of Nissl bodies,and a significant decrease in the expressions of ERK signaling pathway proteins,Lp-PLA2,and IL-8(P＜0.05).Conclusion Up-regulation of TNFAIP3 may be one of the methods for repairing hippocampal neuronal damage caused by cerebral ischemia reperfusion.

Objective:To explore the short-term clinical effects of deep cervical lymph node-venous anastomosis in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease (AD).Methods:A prospective exploratory study was conducted on the treatment of AD patients using the cervical deep lymph node-venous anastomosis technique in Scar and Wound Treatment Department, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, from September to October 2024. The patients underwent high-frequency ultrasound to locate deep cervical lymph nodes and the external jugular vein. Under general anesthesia, bilateral deep cervical lymph node-venous anastomoses were performed. Indocyanine green (ICG) lymphography was conducted via subcutaneous injection behind the ear to visualize lymph nodes in levels Ⅱ and Ⅲ. After making a skin incision along the posterior margin of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, the external jugular vein, internal jugular veins, and associated lymph nodes were exposed. Adjacent veins were selected for anastomosis of lymph node. Using microsurgical techniques, end-to-side or end-to-end anastomosis was completed for lymph nodes in levels Ⅱ and Ⅲ. Preoperative assessments included the mini-mental state examination (MMSE, a higher score indicates better cognitive function), Alzheimer’s disease assessment scale-cognitive subscale (ADAS-Cog, a higher score indicates greater impairment of cognitive function), Alzheimer’s disease cooperative study scale for activities of daily living (ADCS-ADL, a higher score indicates better ability to perform daily activity), and neuropsychiatric inventory (NPI, a higher score indicates more severe behavioral and emotional symptom). Postoperative follow-up included the same scales to observe changes in cognitive function, activities of daily living, and emotional communication.Results:Four patients (1 male, 3 females, aged 58-79 years) with AD were included. All were diagnosed based on cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers. All patients successfully underwent bilateral deep cervical lymph node-venous anastomoses. On average, 4.3 (2-7 per person) anastomoses were performed per patient. Surgical procedures lasted an average of 6.5 h (5.5-8.5 h) with minimal blood loss (less than 50 ml). Patients resumed normal activity within 6 hours postoperatively and were discharged after an average of 4.1 d (3.5-5.0 d). Postoperative complications included one case each of aspiration pneumonia, lower limb venous thrombosis, and transient delirium, all of whom resolved without long-term effects. Clinical symptoms, including memory decline, mood swings, and anxiety, showed varying degrees of improvement. Patients reported enhanced quality of life, emotional stability, and social engagement, confirming the procedure’s safety and potential cognitive benefits. At one month postoperatively, the MMSE scores of the four patients increased by an average of 0.8 points compared to preoperative levels. Additionally, the two patients who completed the ADAS-Cog assessments showed a decrease in their scores (reduced by 1.0 points and 11.3 points, respectively, compared to preoperative scores), indicating a certain degree of improvement in cognitive function during this period. The ADCS-ADL and NPI scores of four patients varied significantly, without showing any clear pattern.Conclusion:Lymphovenous anastomosis of the deep cervical lymph node-venous anastomosis may provide a new surgical intervention approach for AD, but further large-scale studies and long-term follow-up are needed to validate its safety and effectiveness.

Objective To investigate the role of autophagy involving the protein kinase B/sterol regulatory element binding protein 1(Akt/SREBP-1)signaling pathway in diabetic retinopathy(DR).Methods DR rat models were estab-lished via the intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin.Rats were randomized into control(normal rats)and DM-DR groups(DR rats).The expression of autophagy-related proteins(autophagy markers LC3-Ⅱ and LC3-Ⅰ,autophagy specific substrate p62,and autophagy-related protein Beclin1)in rat retinas was compared between the two groups.Rats were di-vided into control B(normal rats injected with 1 μL saline),DR(DR rats injected with 1 μL saline),DR+si-NC(DR rats injected with 1 μL of the negative control siRNA),and DR+si-SREBP-1 groups(DR rats injected with 1 μL of the SREBP-1 siRNA).All interventions were given 1 day before modeling and 8 weeks after modeling.Akt/SREBP-1 expression and retinal ganglion cell(RGC)survival were compared among groups.R28 rat retinal precursor cells were classified into con-trol C(normal glucose,24 h),HG(high glucose,24 h),HG+si-NC(si-NC transfection+high glucose,24 h),and HG+si-SREBP-1 groups(si-SREBP-1 transfection+high glucose,24 h).The expression of autophagy-related proteins and au-tophagosome-lysosome fusion were compared among groups.Western blot and immunofluorescence were used to examine the expression of Akt,SREBP-1 and autophagy-related proteins.Results The relative expression of Beclin1 and p62 pro-teins and the LC3-Ⅱ/Ⅰ ratio in the DM-DR group were significantly higher than those in the control group 1 and 8 weeks after modeling(all P＜0.001).Compared with the control B group,the DR group exhibited elevated SREBP-1 and reduced Akt protein levels 1 and 8 weeks after modeling(all P＜0.01).RGC counts in the DR and DR+si-NC groups were significantly lower than those in the control B group(P＜0.001).The RGC count in the DR+si-SREBP-1 group was significantly higher than that in the DR+si-NC group(P＜0.001).Compared with those in the control C group,the Beclin1 and p62 protein levels and the LC3-Ⅱ/Ⅰ ratio were increased in the HG and HG+si-NC groups(all P＜0.01).Compared with those in the HG+si-NC group,the Beclin1 and p62 protein levels and the LC3-Ⅱ/Ⅰ ratio were reduced in the HG+si-SREBP-1 group(all P＜0.05).The HG and HG+si-NC groups showed significantly more LC3B/LAMP1 dual-positive puncta than the control C group(P＜0.001).The HG+si-SREBP-1 group showed significantly less LC3B/LAMP1 dual-positive puncta than the HG+si-NC group(P＜0.001).Conclusion SREBP-1 knockdown enhances autophagic flux in early DR to attenuate RGC loss.Thus,the Akt/SREBP-1 axis represents a promising therapeutic target for DR.

Objective:To investigate the feasibility and therapeutic efficacy of robot-assisted radical resection for hilar cholangiocarcinoma.Methods:This is a retrospective case series study. The clinical data of 29 patients who underwent robot-assisted radical resection for hilar cholangiocarcinoma at the Department of Minimally Invasive Hepatic Surgery,the First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University from July 2021 to February 2025 were retrospectively collected. There were 16 males and 13 females, aged ( M(IQR)) 68.0 (10.0) years (range:36 to 78 years), and body mass index (24.0±2.9) kg/m 2 (range:17.5 to 29.1 kg/m 2). Bismuth-Corlette classification: 12 cases type Ⅰ, 4 cases type Ⅱ, 6 cases type Ⅲb, and 7 cases type Ⅳ. Preoperative CA19-9 was 161.7(320.9) U/ml (range:7.1 to 1 000.0 U/ml), and carcinoembryonic antigen was 2.8(2.1)μg/L (range:0.3 to 203.1 μg/L). Preoperative total bilirubin was 134.2 (348.9) μmol/L (range:10.4 to 557.9 μmol/L), direct bilirubin was 90.8 (264.1) μmol/L (range:2.5 to 418.7 μmol/L), ALT was 136.4 (134.8) U/L (range:13.0 to 569.9 U/L), AST was 122.2 (119.9) U/L (range:16.0 to 384.0 U/L), and albumin was (34.5±6.3) g/L (range:21.7 to 41.3 g/L). Comparison of quantitative data at different time points using paired t-test or Mann-Whitney U test. Cox univariate analysis was performed for the relevant variables, and Cox multivariate regression analysis was used to screen the independent prognostic factors of patients after robot-assisted radical resection for hilar cholangiocarcinoma. Results:All the 29 patients successfully underwent robot-assisted radical resection of hilar cholangiocarcinoma, and the R0 resection rate was 93.1% (27/29) without conversion to laparotomy. The operation time was 295.0 (87.5) minutes (range:195 to 590 minutes), the intraoperative blood loss was 100.0 (150.0) ml (range:20 to 1 000 ml), the intraoperative blood transfusion rate was 20.1% (6/29), the number of lymph nodes dissected was 10.0 (7.0) pieces (range: 6 to 18 pieces), the first postoperative deflatus time was 3.0 (1.0) days (range:2 to 4 days), The oral feeding time was 5.0 (1.0) days (range: 4 to 7 days), the drainage tube removal time was 8.0 (2.0) days (range: 6 to 26 days), and the postoperative hospital stay time was 10.0 (6.0) days (range:7 to 27 days). The incidence of complications above grade Ⅱ of the Clavien-Dindo complication grading system was 24.1% (7/29), including 3 cases of gastrointestinal bleeding with recurrent high fever, 1 case of delayed gastric emptying, 1 case of bile leakage, and 5 cases of hypoalbuminemia. The total bilirubin was 42.8 (66.8) μmol/L (range:6.8 to 195.9 μmol/L), direct bilirubin was 28.1 (38.5) μmol/L (range:4.3 to 88.6 μmol/L), ALT was 55.8 (56.0) U/L (range:9.9 to 207.1 U/L), AST was 33.9 (17.9) U/L (range:10.6 to 122.7 U/L), and albumin was (32.1±3.8) g/L (range:22.8 to 37.7 g/L), the levels of transaminase and bilirubin in the postoperative liver function indexes were significantly improved compared with those before operation, and the differences were statistically significant (all P<0.05). The mortality rate of patients without perioperative death was 3.4% (1/29) at 90 days after surgery. The results of Cox multivariate regression analysis showed that R0 resection was an independent prognostic factor for survival at 1 year after surgery ( P<0.05). The follow-up time was 15.0 (12.0) months (range:6 to 30 months), 1 of the 29 patients died of intra-abdominal infection 1 week after discharge, and the remaining 28 patients were completely followed up, of which 20 patients had no recurrence and metastasis during the follow-up period, and the tumor-free survival was 15.0 (12.0) months (range:6 to 30 months), the tumor-free survival rate was 65.5% (19/29), the overall survival rate was 68.9% (20/29), and 8 patients with postoperative recurrence and metastasis. One patient with liver metastasis survived after reoperation, and one patient underwent postoperative chemoradiotherapy and died due to recurrence. There were 8 deaths during the follow-up, of which 7 died due to tumor recurrence and metastasis, and 1 died due to previous underlying diseases. Conclusion:Robot-assisted radical resection for hilar cholangiocarcinoma is feasible and effective.

Objective To explore the correlation between tongue features of type 2 diabetes patients with coronary heart disease and glycosylated hemoglobin,liver function,blood lipids,C-reactive protein,so as to provide reference for related research.Methods Using the TFDA-1 tongue imaging device to collect patients'tongue images,experts will interpret the tongue images and extract objective parameters of the tongue images through the intelligent auxiliary diagnosis system of traditional Chinese medicine tongue diagnosis;Record patient laboratory indicators and use SPSS statistical software to analyze the correlation between tongue image distribution characteristics,tongue image parameter characteristics,and laboratory indicators using Spearman method.Results 702 patients with type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease were included.In terms of glycated hemoglobin indicators,bruising parameters are positively correlated with HbA1c,while tongue tip RGB values are negatively correlated with HbA1c.In terms of liver function indicators,tongue edge redness,tongue tip and tongue texture R value are positively correlated with ALT and AST;Red tongue tip,tooth marks on the tongue,etc.are positively correlated with ALT;Fat tongue is positively correlated with AST.In terms of blood lipid indicators,parameters such as tooth mark tongue and tooth mark are positively correlated with TG;The parameters of white coating and tongue coating area are positively correlated with LDL-C;Thin coating is positively correlated with HDL-C,while thick coating is negatively correlated with HDL-C;Red tongue is negatively correlated with TCHO.In terms of C-reactive protein,red tongue,tip red,and edge red are positively correlated with CRP;The GB value of tongue root and tongue substance is negatively correlated with CRP.Conclusion Type 2 diabetes patients with coronary heart disease have tongue picture distribution,tongue shape parameters,tongue color parameters,coating color parameters and HbA1c,ALT,AST,TCHO,TG,HDL-C,LDL-C,CRP indicators in varying degrees of correlation.The combination of patients'tongue picture and laboratory indicators is helpful to clarify the diagnosis and prognosis of type 2 diabetes with coronary heart disease.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between ABO blood types and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) risk. METHODS: A prospective birth cohort study was conducted. ABO blood types were determined using the slide method. GDM diagnosis was based on a 75-g, 2-h oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) according to the criteria of the International Association of Diabetes and Pregnancy Study Groups. Logistic regression was applied to calculate the odds ratios ( ORs) and 95% confidence intervals ( CIs) between ABO blood types and GDM risk. RESULTS: A total of 30,740 pregnant women with a mean age of 31.81 years were enrolled in this study. The ABO blood types distribution was: type O (30.99%), type A (26.58%), type B (32.20%), and type AB (10.23%). GDM was identified in 14.44% of participants. Using blood type O as a reference, GDM risk was not significantly higher for types A ( OR = 1.05) or B ( OR = 1.04). However, women with type AB had a 19% increased risk of GDM ( OR = 1.19, 95% CI = 1.05-1.34; P < 0.05), even after adjusting for various factors. This increased risk for type AB was consistent across subgroup and sensitivity analyses. CONCLUSION The ABO blood types may influence GDM risk, with type AB associated with a higher risk. Incorporating it-either as a single risk factor or in combination with other known factors-could help identify individuals at risk for GDM before or during early pregnancy.
Humans ; Female ; Pregnancy ; Diabetes, Gestational/etiology* ; ABO Blood-Group System ; Adult ; Prospective Studies ; Risk Factors ; Young Adult

OBJECTIVE: The objective of our study was to evaluate the vaccine effectiveness (VE) of the pentavalent rotavirus vaccine (RV5) among < 5-year-old children in three provinces of China during 2020-2024 via a propensity score-matched test-negative case-control study. METHODS: Electronic health records and immunization information systems were used to obtain data on acute gastroenteritis (AGE) cases tested for rotavirus (RV) infection. RV-positive cases were propensity score matched with RV-negative controls for age, visit month, and province. RESULTS: The study included 27,472 children with AGE aged 8 weeks to 4 years at the time of AGE diagnosis; 7.98% (2,192) were RV-positive. The VE (95% confidence interval, CI) of 1-2 and 3 doses of RV5 against any medically attended RV infection (inpatient or outpatient) was 57.6% (39.8%, 70.2%) and 67.2% (60.3%, 72.9%), respectively. Among children who received the 3rd dose before turning 5 months of age, 3-dose VE decreased from 70.4% (53.9%, 81.1%) (< 5 months since the 3rd dose) to 63.0% (49.1%, 73.0%) (≥ 1 year since the 3rd dose). The three-dose VE rate was 69.4% (41.3%, 84.0%) for RVGE hospitalization and 57.5% (38.9%, 70.5%) for outpatient-only medically attended RVGE. CONCLUSION Three-dose RV5 VE against rotavirus gastroenteritis (RVGE) in children aged < 5 years was higher than 1-2-dose VE. Three-dose VE decreased with time since the 3rd dose in children who received the 3rd dose before turning five months of age, but remained above 60% for at least one year. VE was higher for RVGE hospitalizations than for medically attended outpatient visits.
Humans ; Rotavirus Vaccines/immunology* ; China/epidemiology* ; Case-Control Studies ; Child, Preschool ; Infant ; Rotavirus Infections/epidemiology* ; Male ; Propensity Score ; Female ; Vaccine Efficacy ; Gastroenteritis/virology* ; Vaccines, Attenuated ; Rotavirus