Objective To observe the value of MRI radiomics model for predicting postoperative prognosis of moderate carpal tunnel syndrome(CTS).Methods A total of 126 patients with moderate CTS who underwent endoscopic release and fat-suppressed proton density weighted imaging(PDWI)before operation were retrospectively enrolled.The patients were divided into good prognosis group(n=80)and poor prognosis group(n=46)based on postoperative functional evaluation,also randomly divided into training set and validation set at a ratio of 7∶3.Volume of interest(VOI)of the median nerve was obtained through delineating ROI of the affected wrist on fat suppressed PDWI.Radiomics features were extracted,and those associated with postoperative prognosis of CTS were screened in training set.Clinical prediction model,radiomics model and combined model of these two were established,and the predictive efficacy of the models were evaluated and compared according to the area under the curve(AUC)of receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve.Results Patients in poor prognosis group were older than in good prognosis group(P＜0.05).A clinical model was constructed based on age.The radiomics model was constructed based on 6 radiomics features associated with postoperative prognosis of CTS,with predictive efficacy(AUC=0.872)higher than that of clinical model(AUC=0.604,P＜0.05)but not significantly different with that of the combined model(AUC=0.905,P＞0.05).Conclusion MRI radiomics model could be used to effectively predict postoperative prognosis of moderate CTS.

Objective To explore the diagnostic value of MRI radiomics analysis in mild carpal tunnel syndrome(CTS).Methods Seventy patients with mild CTS and 86 healthy volunteers who underwent wrist MRI examination were retrospectively selected.MRI fat-suppressed proton density weighted imaging(PDWI)were imported into 3D Slicer software,and the region of interest(ROI)delineation was performed by two radiologists independently.The 830 radiomics parameters were extracted,including first-order fea-tures,shape features,texture features,and wavelet-transform features.Radiomics parameter selection was performed through observer intraclass correlation coefficient(ICC),correlation analysis,and multivariate logistic regression.Five diagnostic models were estab-lished,including logistic regression,support vector machine,naive Bayes,decision tree,and random forest.Receiver operating charac-teristic(ROC)curve was used to analyze the diagnostic efficiency of the models.Results Seven radiomics features were selected for inclusion in the diagnostic models.The logistic regression model demonstrated the best performance,with an area under the curve(AUC)of 0.91[95%confidence interval(CI)0.86-0.96],a sensitivity of 88.63%,and a specificity of 89.00%in the training group.In the test group,the AUC was 0.92(95%CI 0.85-0.97),with a sensitivity of 90.48%and a specificity of 84.62%.Conclusion MRI radiomics analysis can be used to diagnose mild CTS,and the logistic regression model demonstrates superior diagnostic per-formance.

Objective To explore the diagnostic value of MRI radiomics analysis in mild carpal tunnel syndrome(CTS).Methods Seventy patients with mild CTS and 86 healthy volunteers who underwent wrist MRI examination were retrospectively selected.MRI fat-suppressed proton density weighted imaging(PDWI)were imported into 3D Slicer software,and the region of interest(ROI)delineation was performed by two radiologists independently.The 830 radiomics parameters were extracted,including first-order fea-tures,shape features,texture features,and wavelet-transform features.Radiomics parameter selection was performed through observer intraclass correlation coefficient(ICC),correlation analysis,and multivariate logistic regression.Five diagnostic models were estab-lished,including logistic regression,support vector machine,naive Bayes,decision tree,and random forest.Receiver operating charac-teristic(ROC)curve was used to analyze the diagnostic efficiency of the models.Results Seven radiomics features were selected for inclusion in the diagnostic models.The logistic regression model demonstrated the best performance,with an area under the curve(AUC)of 0.91[95%confidence interval(CI)0.86-0.96],a sensitivity of 88.63%,and a specificity of 89.00%in the training group.In the test group,the AUC was 0.92(95%CI 0.85-0.97),with a sensitivity of 90.48%and a specificity of 84.62%.Conclusion MRI radiomics analysis can be used to diagnose mild CTS,and the logistic regression model demonstrates superior diagnostic per-formance.

Objective To observe the value of MRI radiomics model for predicting postoperative prognosis of moderate carpal tunnel syndrome(CTS).Methods A total of 126 patients with moderate CTS who underwent endoscopic release and fat-suppressed proton density weighted imaging(PDWI)before operation were retrospectively enrolled.The patients were divided into good prognosis group(n=80)and poor prognosis group(n=46)based on postoperative functional evaluation,also randomly divided into training set and validation set at a ratio of 7∶3.Volume of interest(VOI)of the median nerve was obtained through delineating ROI of the affected wrist on fat suppressed PDWI.Radiomics features were extracted,and those associated with postoperative prognosis of CTS were screened in training set.Clinical prediction model,radiomics model and combined model of these two were established,and the predictive efficacy of the models were evaluated and compared according to the area under the curve(AUC)of receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve.Results Patients in poor prognosis group were older than in good prognosis group(P＜0.05).A clinical model was constructed based on age.The radiomics model was constructed based on 6 radiomics features associated with postoperative prognosis of CTS,with predictive efficacy(AUC=0.872)higher than that of clinical model(AUC=0.604,P＜0.05)but not significantly different with that of the combined model(AUC=0.905,P＞0.05).Conclusion MRI radiomics model could be used to effectively predict postoperative prognosis of moderate CTS.

Objective To construct an evaluation index system of core competence of assisted reproductive technology specialist nurses,and to conduct preliminary validation,so as to provide reference standards for the training and evaluation of assisted reproductive technology specialist nurses.Methods Based on the core competence of specialist nurses of the International Council of Nurses and the Hamric Advanced Practice Nurse competence framework as the theoretical framework,through literature research and research group discussion,the core competence index of specialist nurses in assisted reproductive technology was preliminarily established.A total of 23 experts were consulted with 2 rounds of Delphi method to complete index and determine weight coefficients in April 2024.In August 2024,50 assisted reproductive technology specialist nurses from 18 provinces and cities across the country were selected to conduct a satisfaction survey on the evaluation index system,in order to preliminarily verify the application effect of indicators.Results The questionnaire recovery rates for 2 rounds of expert consultations were both 100％,and the expert authority coefficients were both 0.943.The coefficient of variation was 0～0.287 and 0～0.236,and the Kendall harmony coefficient was 0.241～0.337 and 0.250～0.431,respectively.The final evaluation index of core competence of assisted reproductive technology specialist nurses included 6 first-level indicators,20 second-level indicators and 57 third-level indicators.Assisted reproductive technology specialist nurses were satisfied with the evaluation index system of core competence,with a score of(18.26±2.52).Conclusion The evaluation index system of core competence of assisted reproductive technology specialist nurses is practical,with comprehensive content and outstanding professional characteristics.

Objective To construct an evaluation index system of core competence of assisted reproductive technology specialist nurses,and to conduct preliminary validation,so as to provide reference standards for the training and evaluation of assisted reproductive technology specialist nurses.Methods Based on the core competence of specialist nurses of the International Council of Nurses and the Hamric Advanced Practice Nurse competence framework as the theoretical framework,through literature research and research group discussion,the core competence index of specialist nurses in assisted reproductive technology was preliminarily established.A total of 23 experts were consulted with 2 rounds of Delphi method to complete index and determine weight coefficients in April 2024.In August 2024,50 assisted reproductive technology specialist nurses from 18 provinces and cities across the country were selected to conduct a satisfaction survey on the evaluation index system,in order to preliminarily verify the application effect of indicators.Results The questionnaire recovery rates for 2 rounds of expert consultations were both 100％,and the expert authority coefficients were both 0.943.The coefficient of variation was 0～0.287 and 0～0.236,and the Kendall harmony coefficient was 0.241～0.337 and 0.250～0.431,respectively.The final evaluation index of core competence of assisted reproductive technology specialist nurses included 6 first-level indicators,20 second-level indicators and 57 third-level indicators.Assisted reproductive technology specialist nurses were satisfied with the evaluation index system of core competence,with a score of(18.26±2.52).Conclusion The evaluation index system of core competence of assisted reproductive technology specialist nurses is practical,with comprehensive content and outstanding professional characteristics.

Objective To assess the influence of metabolic syndrome(MS)on the success rate of catheter ablation for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF)in the elderly. Methods A retrospective study included a total of 221 aged patients with AF who underwent AF ablation for the first time. The patients were divided into two groups :an MS group(n＝72)and a control group(without MS)(n＝149) . The MS group had a mean age of (67.1 ± 5.2) years ;the control group had a mean age of (68.3 ± 5.7) years. Forty-six patients in the MS group and 105 patients in the control group experienced paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Prognoses in two groups were compared at the end of the follow-up. Results At the end of the follow-up ,the success rates of the procedure in the MS group and the control group were 37.5%(n ＝ 27)and 51.7%(n ＝ 77) ,respectively (χ2＝ 3.917 ,P ＝ 0.049) .Recurrence happened in 19 patients of the MS group and 28 patients of the control group ,and they underwent a repeat ablation. The overall success rates after the last ablation in the two groups were 51.4%(n＝37)and 65.8%(n＝98) ,respectively (χ2＝4.224 ,P＝0.034).In the multivariable model adjusted for risk factors ,MS(HR＝1.42 ,95% CI :1.11-1.64 ,P＝0.033)and left atrial diameter(HR＝ 1.83 ,95% CI :1.27-3.19 , P ＝ 0.017 ) were independent predictors for recurrence. Conclusions MS can affect the success rate of catheter ablation for AF in elderly patients and the effect remains even after the procedures are repeated

BACKGROUND:The oxygen free radicals and apoptosis play an important role in limb ischemia/reperfusion injury, so we can al eviate limb ischemia/reperfusion injury by inhibiting the production of oxygen free radicals and apoptosis.
OBJECTIVE:To discuss the application and effect of edaravone on limb ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats.
METHODS:Of the 30 female Sprague-Dawley rats, 20 rats were randomly selected to make models of limb ischemia/reperfusion injury by ligating the root of right lower limb with a self-made bal oon cuff at 40 kPa pressure to block blood flow for 4 hours and reperfusing. After success model establishment, they were randomly assigned to two groups. In the edaravone perfusion group, edaravone 3 mg/kg was injected via the left femoral vein at 5 minutes before reperfusion. In the model group and normal group (the remaining 10 rats), an equal volume of physiological saline was given at the same time point. At 24 hours after reperfusion, the right anterior tibial muscle of each group was removed and these ultrastructural changes were observed by transmission electron microscope. Bcl-2 mRNA and Bax mRNA of rat anterior tibial muscle of each group were semiquantitatively detected with the RT-PCR and the ratio of bcl-2/bax was calculated.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)Electron microscope results:compared with the model group, the muscle fibers were neater;the M line and the N line were clearer;the swel ing of mitochondria was al eviated;the numbers of mitochondria and mitochondrial crista were also increased in the edaravone perfusion group. (2)RT-PCR results:At 24 hours after reperfusion, the relative expression of bcl-2 mRNA and the ratio of bcl-2 mRNA to bax mRNA in right anterior tibial muscle were lower in the model group compared with the edaravone perfusion group (P<0.05). However, relative expression of bax mRNA was greater in the model group than that in the edaravone perfusion group, which were both higher than the normal group (P<0.05). Results indicated that the free radical scavenger edaravone relieved limb ischemia/reperfusion injury by improving the mitochondrial ultrastructure and promoting expression of bcl-2 mRNA and inhibiting expression of bax mRNA, and could provide a new choice for the treatment of limb ischemia/reperfusion injury.