Five meroterpenoids, rhodonoids K-M (1-2), daurichromene E (3), and grifolins A-B (4-5), together with seven known compounds (6-12), were isolated from Rhododendron anthopogonoides. The chemical structures of these compounds were elucidated through comprehensive analysis of high-resolution electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (HR-ESI-MS), ultraviolet (UV), infrared spectroscopy (IR), and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) data. Their absolute configurations were determined by comparing experimental electronic circular dichroism (ECD) spectra with computed values. Notably, compounds 1 and 3 demonstrated significant inhibitory effects on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inflammation in RAW264.7 cells. These compounds markedly suppressed the mRNA expressions of inflammatory factors, including interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) while also down-regulating the protein expressions of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2).
Mice ; Rhododendron/chemistry* ; Animals ; Anti-Inflammatory Agents/isolation & purification* ; RAW 264.7 Cells ; Terpenes/isolation & purification* ; Molecular Structure ; Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha/immunology* ; Cyclooxygenase 2/immunology* ; Nitric Oxide Synthase Type II/immunology* ; Macrophages/immunology* ; Interleukin-6/immunology* ; Lipopolysaccharides ; Interleukin-1beta/immunology*

Objective To investigate indoor radon concentrations and environmental cumulative doses in residential and office units in Shenzhen, and estimate the average annual effective dose, and to provide data for assessing public health risks. Methods Within the 11 administrative districts of Shenzhen (including the Shenzhen-Shanwei Special Cooperation Zone), 17 residential units and 3 office units were randomly selected as monitoring sites in each district. The units selected represented buildings of different ages and various floors on which the units were located. Radon detectors and environmental cumulative dosimeters were deployed for monitoring. Results The indoor radon concentrations in Shenzhen during the two monitoring periods were (36.6 ± 16.5) Bq/m³ and (19.8 ± 15.3) Bq/m³, respectively. The environmental cumulative doses for the two monitoring periods were (0.33 ± 0.07) mSv and (0.25 ± 0.04) mSv, respectively. The estimated average annual effective dose due to indoor radon in Shenzhen was 0.92 mSv. Conclusion All monitored indoor radon concentrations in Shenzhen were below the national standard of China. The indoor radon concentrations exhibited significant regional variations, were higher in spring than in summer, and showed no statistically significant differences across buildings of different ages or units of various floors. The trends in indoor radon concentrations and environmental cumulative doses were highly consistent. The average indoor radon concentration in Shenzhen was lower than both the global and national levels, indicating a low risk of internal radiation exposure from radon.

Objective To investigate whether there exist differences in the improvement of left ventricular diastolic function between angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor(ARNI)and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor(ACEI)/angiotensin receptor blocker(ARB)in patients with hypertensive heart disease(HHD).Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted on the HHD patients admitted in Department of Cardiovascular Diseases of our hospital from January 2021 to December 2024.The general information,echocardiographic parameters before and after treatment,and results of routine tests were collected.Finally,517 HHD patients were subjected,including 117 receiving ARNI treatment(ARNI group)and 400 getting ACEI/ARB treatment(ACEI/ARB group).A 1∶1 propensity score matching(PSM)was performed with a caliper value of 0.02,resulting in 89 matched cases for each group.Electrocardiography was performed to assess left ventricular diastolic dysfunction(LVDD),with various parameters,including left atrial volume index,early diastolic peak velocity at the interventricular septal portion of mitral annulus(septal e'),early diastolic peak velocity at the lateral wall portion of mitral annulus(lateral e'),tricuspid regurgitation velocity,and E/e'.These parameters were followed up and reassessed during the treatment period.Kaplan-Meier survival curve was plotted to compare the incidence of LVDD between the 2 groups.Multivariable logistic regression model was employed to identify the risk factors contributing to LVDD.Results The median follow-up time was 412(309,736)d in the whole cohort,and was 409(300,729)d for the patients after PSM.Kaplan-Meier survival analysis demonstrated that the incidence of LVDD was lower in the ARNI group than the ACEI/ARB group both before and after PSM(P<0.05).After treatment,the ARNI group obtained lower lateral e'[8.00(7.00,9.40)vs 9.00(7.10,10.30)cm/s,P<0.001],thinner left ventricular posterior wall thickness[12.20(10.80,12.80)vs 12.30(11.20,12.90)mm,P<0.048]when compared with the ACEI/ARB group.After adjusting for confounding factors,multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that advanced age(OR=1.082,P<0.001),increased systolic blood pressure(OR=1.009,P=0.005),thicker left ventricular posterior wall thickness(OR=1.462,P<0.001),left atrial enlargement(OR=1.081,P<0.001),and use of calcium channel blocker(OR=1.548,P=0.006)were independent risk factors for LVDD,and positively correlated with the risk of LVDD.While,male(OR=0.709,P=0.043)and BMI(OR=0.933,P=0.006)were protective factors,which were negatively correlated with LVDD risk.Conclusion In HHD patients,ARNI is superior to ACEI/ARB in reducing the incidence of LVDD.

Objective To analyze the activity concentrations of gross α, gross β, and radionuclides in atmospheric fallout around Daya Bay Nuclear Power Plant from 2019 to 2022, and provide foundational scientific data for the healthy development of nuclear energy. Methods Five monitoring sites were set up at different distances (1.2, 6.9, 12.4, 42.3, and 69.2 km) from Daya Bay Nuclear Island 1. Stainless steel sampling barrels were used to collect atmospheric fallout, with a monitoring cycle of three months. The collected samples were ashed using radiochemical method. Subsequently, the gross α and gross β radioactivity were quantified using a low-background α/β measurement instrument. The remaining ash samples were mixed with water and left to equilibrate for over three weeks before γ-nuclide analysis using a low-background, high-purity germanium γ-spectrometer. Results The gross α activity concentration in atmospheric fallout around Daya Bay Nuclear Power Plant from 2019 to 2022 averaged (25.3 ± 10.6) Bq/m²/season and ranged from 5.8 to 73.4 Bq/m²/season. The gross α activity concentrations in sampling sites #1 to #5 were 5.8-34.4, 11.9-35.2, 14.4-46.4, 7.2-73.4, and 13.1-43.1 Bq/m²/season, respectively. The gross β activity concentration averaged (50.5 ± 23.4) Bq/m²/season and ranged from 13.9 to 139.3 Bq/m²/season. The gross β activity concentrations of sampling sites #1 to #5 were 17.1-107.4, 17.6-87.5, 25.8-102.0, 13.9-139.3, and 23.4-99.2 Bq/m²/season, resprctively. The activity concentrations of ²³⁸U, ²²⁶Ra, ²³²Th, ⁴⁰K, ²¹⁰Pb, and ⁷Be in atmospheric fallout were < lower limit of detection (LLD)-4.2, < LLD-5.8, < LLD-6.3, < LLD-42.1, < LLD-514.0, and 35.7-1761.0 Bq/m²/season, respectively. Gross α and gross β activity concentrations were significantly positively correlated with ²¹⁰Pb activity concentration (r=0.770, α < 0.001; r=0.882, α < 0.001, respectively). Gross β activity concentration showed a significant positive correlation with ⁷Be (r=0.833, α < 0.001). The activity concentrations of ⁵⁴Mn, ⁵⁷Co, ⁵⁸Co, ⁶⁰Co, ⁵⁹Fe, ⁹⁵Zr, ¹⁰³Ru, ¹⁰⁶Ru, ^110mAg, ¹³¹I, ¹³⁴Cs, ¹³⁷ Cs, ¹⁴⁰Ba and ¹⁹²Ir were lower than the LLD of the instrument, and no artificial radionuclides were detected. Conclusion The gross α and gross β radioactive activity concentrations in the atmospheric fallout in the surrounding area of Daya Bay Nuclear Power Plant during 2019-2022 were affected by natural radionuclides ²¹⁰Pb and ⁷Be, and were in the normal fluctuation ranges. No artificial radionuclides were found in the atmospheric fallout, and the Daya Bay Nuclear Power Plant was in a safe and stable state of operation.

Objective To explore the application effect of multimodal somatosensory exercise based on artificial intelligence technology in home rehabilitation exercise for elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary dis-ease(COPD),so as to promote COPD patients to participate in home rehabilitation exercise.Methods Using the convenient sampling method,80 elderly patients with COPD admitted to the Department of Respiratory Medicine of a tertiary A hospital in Urumqi from November 2023 to February 2024 were selected as the research subjects.Ac-cording to the random number table method,they were divided into a control group and an experimental group,with 40 cases in each group.The control group adopted the traditional exercise training method,and the experimental group adopted the multi-modal somatosensory movement based on artificial intelligence technology for exercise in-tervention,with 5 times a week,and the intervention was implemented for 12 weeks.The pulmonary function index,modified Medical Research Council scale score,physical fitness level,Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease As-sessment Test scale score and exercise compliance of the 2 groups were compared before intervention and 12 weeks after intervention.Results 77 patients completed the study,with 39 in the experimental group and 38 in the control group.The forced vital capacity,forced expiratory volume in one second,forced expiratory volume in one second to forced vital capacity ratio,physical fitness level and exercise compliance of the experimental group were higher than those of the control group,while the modified British Medical Research Council scale score and Chron-ic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Assessment Test score were lower than those of the control group.The differences were statistically significant(P＜0.05).Conclusion Somatosensory exercise based on artificial intelligence technology can improve the lung function of the patients with COPD,improve the exercise compliance and physical fitness in-dicators of elderly patients and improve the quality of life of the patients.

Objective:To strengthen the management of low-value consumables in public hospitals by introducing the Supply Processing Distribution(SPD)management model,and to explore refined operational management strategies and path optimization for low-value consumables.Methods:The SPD management model was introduced,and the entire process of hospital consumables was refinedly managed using third-party supply chain information management platforms,visualized tertiary department warehouses,Radio Frequency Identification(RFID)technology and intelligent cabinet systems,Unique Device Identification(UDI)coding,"four-code integration"and other supporting technologies.Results:Based on the analysis of the current situation in the target Hospital,specific measures related to the management of low-value consumables were introduced after the introduction of the SPD model.Conclusion:It provides a reference and guidance for the hospital's medical consumables management department to promote refined management of medical consumables under the SPD model.

Objective:To investigate the current status and influencing factors of barriers to going out among elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and to provide a reference for implementing targeted preventive measures.Methods:Elderly COPD patients from the People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region were selected between January and May 2024 by convenience sampling. A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a general information questionnaire, Scale on Barriers to Going Out for the Elderly, Perceived Isolation Scale and COPD Assessment Test (CAT).Results:A total of 270 questionnaires were distributed, with 250 valid responses, the effective response rate was 92.6%. Among the 250 elderly COPD patients, there were 124 males and 126 females, with age distributions: 116 patients aged 60-69 years, 94 aged 70-79 years, and 40 aged ≥80 years. The total score for Scale on Barriers to Going Out for the Elderly was (20.01 ± 4.09). The score on barriers to going out in elderly COPD patients were positively correlated with the Perceived Isolation Scale and CAT scores ( r = 0.456 and 0.625, both P <0.05). Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that age, oxygen therapy, exercise habits,Perceived Isolation Scale, and CAT score classification were the main influencing factors for barriers to going out ( t values were -2.85 to 8.93, all P<0.05), explaining 63.0% of the total variance. Conclusions:The level of barriers to going out in elderly COPD patients is moderate-to-high level. Healthcare professionals should emphasize the assessment of barriers to going out, closely monitor high-risk groups, and develop and implement interventions to prevent such barriers.

BACKGROUND:Allogeneic tendons are often used in clinical treatment of tendon and ligament injuries,which need to be treated before clinical application.At present,allogeneic tendons will face multiple freeze-thaw cycles after cryopreservation,but there is no relevant research on the changes in the properties of the treated allogeneic tendon after several freeze-thaw cycles.OBJECTIVE:To explore the changes in mechanical properties and composition of allogeneic tendon after multiple freeze-thaw cycles.METHODS:The treated allogeneic tendon was frozen and thawed 3,6,and 10 times at-40 ℃(or-80 ℃),respectively.The mechanical test,DNA content,glycosaminoglycan sulfate,hydroxyproline content and total protein content of the allogeneic tendon after freezing and thawing were detected.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)There was no significant difference in the maximum load,maximum load elongation,tensile strength and elastic modulus between groups after freezing-thawing cycles for 3,6,and 10 times at-40 ℃(P＞0.05).There was no significant difference in the maximum load and maximum load elongation between the groups after freezing-thawing cycles for 3,6,and 10 times at-80 ℃(P＞0.05).The tensile strength of the group with 3 cycles of freezing and thawing was higher than that of the groups with 6 and 10 cycles of freezing and thawing(P＜0.05).The elastic modulus of the group with 3 cycles of freezing and thawing was higher than that of the group with 10 cycles of freezing and thawing(P＜0.05).(2)The freezing and thawing times did not affect the contents of DNA,hydroxyproline,total protein,and sulfated glycosaminoglycan in allogeneic tendon when stored at-40 ℃(or-80 ℃).(3)These findings suggest that in-40℃ storage,the performance of the allogeneic tendon should not be affected by taking out and putting back the tendon less than 10 times,while in-80 ℃ storage,the allogeneic tendon should be taken out and put back less than 6 times.

Objective To construct a prediction model for the risk of peripherally inserted central venous catheter(PICC)-related bloodstream infection(CRBSI)in preterm infants,and evaluate the effect of the model.Methods 1 295 preterm infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit(NICU)in a hospital and received PICC intrave-nous infusion from January 2019 to October 2023 were selected as the study subjects,including 1 080 preterm in-fants from January 2019 to December 2022 in the modeling set and 215 premature infants from January to October 2023 in the validation set.Risk factors of cases were analyzed based on 24 clinical characteristics,optimized charac-teristics was selected by LASSO regression,independent risk factors for CRBSI of preterm infants during PICC in-dwelling period were identified by multiple logistic regression analysis,and nomogram model was constructed with R software.Discrimination and fitting of the model were evaluated by the area under the curve(AUC)of the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)as well as Hosmer-Lemeshow test and calibration curve,and clinical practicality of the model was evaluated by decision curve analysis(DCA).Results Multivariate logistic analysis showed that birth weight ≥1 500 g,sterile protection during catheter maintenance,and sterile cloth wrapped joints were protective factors for CRBSI during PICC indwelling period in preterm infants(OR=0.172,0.187,0.063,respectively,all P＜0.05),while puncture frequency＞2 times,catheter indwelling period＞14 days,and use of tees were inde-pendent risk factors for CRBSI during PICC indwelling period in premature infants(OR=2.533,14.128,13.256,respectively,all P＜0.05).The AUC of ROC of the modeling set was 0.953(95％CI:0.936-0.969),and that of the validation set was 0.930(95％CI:0.885-0.974),indicating good discriminability of the model.The calibra-tion curve and Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness of fit test showed that the model had good accuracy and consistency,with high net profit value,indicating that the predictive value of the model was high and with good clinical practica-lity.The statistical test result in the rationality analysis of the model was P＜0.001.Conclusion The nomogram model based on the general clinical characteristics of preterm infants as well as the basic prevention and control measures of the catheter can provide a visual and simple evaluation tool for early identification of high risk factors for CRBSI in preterm infants.

Objective To investigate the current status of quality control of radiological diagnosis and treatment equipment in Shenzhen City, explore the problems in quality control testing of radiological diagnosis and treatment equipment, and provide control strategies. Methods According to the requirements of the Special Monitoring Work Plan for Radiation Health in Shenzhen, quality control tests were carried out on some radiological diagnosis and treatment equipment in Shenzhen according to the test items and methods of the currently valid national standards. Results From 2019 to 2023, a total of 72 medical institutions participated in radiological health monitoring program in Shenzhen, and 839 quality control tests were performed on radiological diagnosis and treatment equipment. The qualified rate was 91.8% in preliminary tests. The qualified rates of radiological diagnosis, radiotherapy, and nuclear medicine equipment were 91.9%, 96.3%, and 62.5%, respectively. The primary unqualified items were response uniformity, flatness of the X-ray irradiation field, and intrinsic spatial linearity. Conclusion The qualified rate in quality control of nuclear medical equipment is relatively low. Medical institutions should strengthen the routine maintenance of radiological diagnosis and treatment equipment. Radiological health technical service institutions should enhance the training of technical personnel to ensure the health and safety of patients and radiation workers.