Microbial denitrification is a major pathway for nitrogen removal from water bodies. However, denitrification is often difficult to continue when there is a lack of microbially available organic matter in the water body to serve as electron donors. In recent years, studies have shown that some denitrifying bacteria can directly utilize photoelectrons generated by sunlight-excited semiconductor minerals or natural organic matter for denitrification without the need for bioavailable organic matter as electron donors. This process is defined as microbial photoelectrotrophic denitrification. The discovery of microbial photoelectrotrophic denitrification phenomenon reshapes the previous knowledge about the chemoheterotrophic mode of denitrifying bacteria and broadens the pathway of nitrogen removal by the new photoelectrotrophic metabolism, which is of great significance to our understanding and exploration of sunlight-driven nitrogen cycling process. In this paper, we comprehensively sort out the existing research reports in the field of microbial photoelectrotrophic denitrification, systematically summarize the principle and the current research progress of microbial photoelectrotrophic denitrification, deeply analyze the problems and challenges faced by this technology, and make an outlook on the future research directions and application prospects of this technology, providing a reference for the further research and application of this technology.
Denitrification/physiology* ; Nitrogen/isolation & purification* ; Bacteria/metabolism* ; Sunlight ; Phototrophic Processes

Post-stroke affective disorders (PSTD) are common complications, which significantly affect neurological function recovery and quality of life in stroke patients. Common PSTD includes post-stroke depression, post-stroke anxiety or post-stroke depression-anxiety co-morbidity, post-stroke apathy, post-stroke mania, and post-stroke anger proneness, with post-stroke depression being the most commonly concerned. PSTD is not easily recognized and intervened clinically due to its hidden nature. At present, clinical identification mainly relies on clinical assessment and psychological scale tests; PTSD intervention mainly includes drug treatment, psychological treatment and physical treatment. This review summarizes the recent advances in these 5 major PSTD subtypes, encompassing their pathophysiological mechanisms, clinical identification criteria, diagnostic approaches, and evidence-based intervention strategies, aiming to provide practical references for optimizing clinical management of PSTD.

Post-stroke affective disorders (PSTD) are common complications, which significantly affect neurological function recovery and quality of life in stroke patients. Common PSTD includes post-stroke depression, post-stroke anxiety or post-stroke depression-anxiety co-morbidity, post-stroke apathy, post-stroke mania, and post-stroke anger proneness, with post-stroke depression being the most commonly concerned. PSTD is not easily recognized and intervened clinically due to its hidden nature. At present, clinical identification mainly relies on clinical assessment and psychological scale tests; PTSD intervention mainly includes drug treatment, psychological treatment and physical treatment. This review summarizes the recent advances in these 5 major PSTD subtypes, encompassing their pathophysiological mechanisms, clinical identification criteria, diagnostic approaches, and evidence-based intervention strategies, aiming to provide practical references for optimizing clinical management of PSTD.

ObjectiveTo construct a quantitative prediction model of three indicators（moisture absorption rate， film thickness and coating weight gain） during the coating process of Vitamin C Yinqiao tablets（VCYT） by near-infrared spectroscopy（NIRS）， and to realize the endpoint judgment. MethodReal-time NIRS data of 4 batches of VCYT during the coating process were collected by diffuse reflection method. The coating method employed was the rolling coating method， and the samples were obtained at the spray stage from the coater's sampling port every 10 minutes， and 57 batches of samples（about 1 800 tablets） were collected at various coating times， the tablets were embedded in molten paraffin， cut longitudinally， and observed by stereomicroscope. The film thickness， with a target value of 38 μm， was then measured using Motic Images Advanced 3.2 software. Furthermore， the mositure absorption rate of samples， aiming for a target value of 3%， was determined in accordance with guiding principles for drug hygroscopicity testing in the 2020 edition of Chinese Pharmacopoeia， and 3 samples were randomly selected from each batch（10 tablets per batch）， and the coating weight gain was calculated（target value of 4%）. Partial least squares regression（PLSR） was used to construct a quantitative model of the 3 coating indicators， and the predicted values of the coating indicators were smoothed using the moving average method and used to determine the coating endpoints. ResultThe prediction determination coefficients（R_p²） for moisture absorption rate， film thickness and coating weight gain were 0.933 4， 0.932 6 and 0.965 9， the root mean square errors of prediction（RMSEP） were 0.163 5%， 1.870 9 μm and 0.240 3%， the relative percent deviations（RPD） were 3.711 0， 2.760 7 and 5.415 8， respectively. The results of the external validation set demonstrated that the real-time predicted values obtained by the models exhibited the same trend as the measured values， and the coating endpoint could be accurately predicted（with a prediction error of less than 7.32 min and a relative error of less than 5.63%）. ConclusionThe established NIRS model exhibits excellent predictive performance and can be used for quality control of VCYT during the coating process.

Objective:To investigate the clinical characteristics and prognostic factors of malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (MPeM).Methods:A retrospective case series study was conducted. Clinical and follow-up data of 73 MPeM patients who received pemetrexed and cisplatin (AP regimen)-based treatment at the Cancer Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences from January 2004 to December 2022 were collected. The primary endpoints were overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS). Kaplan-Meier method was used to perform the survival analysis; univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to identify the influencing factors of prognosis by log-rank test and Cox proportional hazards model.Results:In 73 MPeM patients, there were 33 males and 40 females, with a median age of 57 years old (range: 20-76 years old). Among them, 41 patients (56.2%) were aged ≥55 years old, 5 patients (6.8%) had a history of asbestos exposure, 45 patients (61.6%) presented with ascites, and 32 patients (43.8%) had distant metastasis, 70 patients (95.9%) were epithelioid subtype, 38 patients (52.1%) underwent surgery, and 3 patients (4.1%) received radiotherapy. The median OS time of all patients was 30 months (95% CI: 25-50 months), and the median PFS time was 8 months (95% CI: 6-14 months). Univariate analysis results showed that the differences in OS and PFS between patients with different ages (<55 years old vs. ≥55 years old: the median OS time not reached vs. 25 months, P < 0.001; the median PFS time 13 months vs. 7 months, P = 0.046) and Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) score (1 point vs. 2 points: the median OS time 37 months vs. 21 months, P < 0.001; the median PFS time 14 months vs. 4 months, P = 0.004) were statistically significant. There were statistically significant differences in OS among patients with different status of surgery (with vs. without: the median OS time 37 months vs. 24 months, P = 0.020), history of asbestos exposure (with vs. without: the median OS time 32 months vs. 18 months, P = 0.002) and distant metastasis (with vs. without: the median OS time 58 months vs. 20 months, P < 0.001). Multivariate analysis results showed that ECOG score of 2 points ( HR = 5.04, 95% CI: 1.29-19.73, P = 0.020) and distant metastasis ( HR = 4.26, 95% CI: 1.77-10.24, P = 0.001) were independent risk factors for OS of patients. Conclusions:Most MPeM patients are female, the epithelioid subtype is predominant, and the overall prognosis is poor. However, patients aged <55 years old, without history of asbestos exposure, with a good general condition, with surgery, or without distant metastasis have relatively good prognosis.

Objective:To investigate the clinical characteristics and prognostic factors of malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (MPeM).Methods:A retrospective case series study was conducted. Clinical and follow-up data of 73 MPeM patients who received pemetrexed and cisplatin (AP regimen)-based treatment at the Cancer Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences from January 2004 to December 2022 were collected. The primary endpoints were overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS). Kaplan-Meier method was used to perform the survival analysis; univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to identify the influencing factors of prognosis by log-rank test and Cox proportional hazards model.Results:In 73 MPeM patients, there were 33 males and 40 females, with a median age of 57 years old (range: 20-76 years old). Among them, 41 patients (56.2%) were aged ≥55 years old, 5 patients (6.8%) had a history of asbestos exposure, 45 patients (61.6%) presented with ascites, and 32 patients (43.8%) had distant metastasis, 70 patients (95.9%) were epithelioid subtype, 38 patients (52.1%) underwent surgery, and 3 patients (4.1%) received radiotherapy. The median OS time of all patients was 30 months (95% CI: 25-50 months), and the median PFS time was 8 months (95% CI: 6-14 months). Univariate analysis results showed that the differences in OS and PFS between patients with different ages (<55 years old vs. ≥55 years old: the median OS time not reached vs. 25 months, P < 0.001; the median PFS time 13 months vs. 7 months, P = 0.046) and Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) score (1 point vs. 2 points: the median OS time 37 months vs. 21 months, P < 0.001; the median PFS time 14 months vs. 4 months, P = 0.004) were statistically significant. There were statistically significant differences in OS among patients with different status of surgery (with vs. without: the median OS time 37 months vs. 24 months, P = 0.020), history of asbestos exposure (with vs. without: the median OS time 32 months vs. 18 months, P = 0.002) and distant metastasis (with vs. without: the median OS time 58 months vs. 20 months, P < 0.001). Multivariate analysis results showed that ECOG score of 2 points ( HR = 5.04, 95% CI: 1.29-19.73, P = 0.020) and distant metastasis ( HR = 4.26, 95% CI: 1.77-10.24, P = 0.001) were independent risk factors for OS of patients. Conclusions:Most MPeM patients are female, the epithelioid subtype is predominant, and the overall prognosis is poor. However, patients aged <55 years old, without history of asbestos exposure, with a good general condition, with surgery, or without distant metastasis have relatively good prognosis.

During coronavirus disease 2019 epidemic, the treatment of severe trauma has been impacted. The Consensus on emergency surgery and infection prevention and control for severe trauma patients with 2019 novel corona virus pneumonia was published online on February 12, 2020, providing a strong guidance for the emergency treatment of severe trauma and the self-protection of medical staffs in the early stage of the epidemic. With the Joint Prevention and Control Mechanism of the State Council renaming "novel coronavirus pneumonia" to "novel coronavirus infection" and the infection being managed with measures against class B infectious diseases since January 8, 2023, the consensus published in 2020 is no longer applicable to the emergency treatment of severe trauma in the new stage of epidemic prevention and control. In this context, led by the Chinese Traumatology Association, Chinese Trauma Surgeon Association, Trauma Medicine Branch of Chinese International Exchange and Promotive Association for Medical and Health Care, and Editorial Board of Chinese Journal of Traumatology, the Chinese expert consensus on emergency surgery for severe trauma and infection prevention during coronavirus disease 2019 epidemic ( version 2023) is formulated to ensure the effectiveness and safety in the treatment of severe trauma in the new stage. Based on the policy of the Joint Prevention and Control Mechanism of the State Council and by using evidence-based medical evidence as well as Delphi expert consultation and voting, 16 recommendations are put forward from the four aspects of the related definitions, infection prevention, preoperative assessment and preparation, emergency operation and postoperative management, hoping to provide a reference for severe trauma care in the new stage of the epidemic prevention and control.

Chronic enteropathy associated with solute carrier organic anion transporter family member 2A1 gene(CEAS)is an autosomal recessive disease caused by SLCO2A1 gene mutation.Characterized by Persistent, intractable, nonspecific intestinal ulcers that lead to chronic loss of blood and protein.At present, pathogenesis of CEAS is still unclear.Endoscopic examination shows specific intestinal ulcers and intestinal stenosis, which mainly involves ileum.Due to its rare occurrence and similar clinical manifestations with Crohn′s disease and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug related bowel disease, it is easy to be confused clinically.No effective treatment has been established, and iron supplementation, blood transfusion and parenteral or enteral nutrition can be given symptomatic treatment.Surgical treatment is feasible in serious condition, however, all of them can only get a temporary effect.Usually, after the end of treatment, the disease relapses, and the life prognosis is not clear.

Helicobacter pylori(Hp)infection mediates the immune response and promotes autophagy in gastrointestinal mucosa, both of which affect intestinal flora.According to the indications of Hp infection in children, the standard triple therapy is selected for the eradication treatment, but the treatment may break the microecological balance of the body.This article reviews the relationship between Hp infection and intestinal flora in children and the role of probiotics in the treatment of Hp infection.

Objective:To analyze the modifiable risk factors for early-onset Alzheimer's disease (EOAD), and provide evidence for primary prevention of EOAD.Methods:Forty patients with EOAD, admitted to our hospital from January 2015 to April 2020, were selected as EOAD group, and 120 healthy controls accepted physical examination and matched with EOAD patients in age, gender and education level were selected. Demographic characteristics and clinical data of patients from the EOAD group and subjects from the control group were compared retrospectively, and multivariate Logistic regression was used to analyze the independent risk factors for onset of EOAD.Results:As compared with the control group, the EOAD group had significantly higher proportion of patients with hypertension, non-traumatic tooth loosening or loss, history of traumatic brain injury, hearing impairment, chronic stress and/or anxiety, and sleep disorder ( P<0.05). The results of multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that hypertension ( OR=4.559, 95%CI=1.523-13.643, P=0.007), non-traumatic loss or loosing of tooth ( OR=5.345, 95%CI=1.989-14.346, P=0.001), hearing impairment ( OR=9.336, 95%CI=2.033-27.850, P=0.000), chronic stress and/or anxiety ( OR=7.375, 95%CI=2.612-20.822, P=0.000), and sleep disorder ( OR=4.875, 95%CI=1.520-15.625, P=0.002) were independent risk factors for onset of EOAD. Conclusion:Hypertension, non-traumatic loss or loosing of tooth, hearing impairment, chronic stress and/or anxiety, and sleep disorders are risk factors for onset of EOAD; the screening and intervention of these risk factors can be used as a primary prevention strategy for EOAD.