Diabetic cardiomyopathy （DCM） is one of the most common complications of diabetes mellitus and is a major threat to global health. As a key mechanism in the occurrence and progression of DCM， the inflammatory response persists throughout the entire course of the DCM. The Gaozhuo theory suggests that the basic pathogenesis of inflammatory injury in DCM is the Qi deficiency of spleen and kidney and Gaozhuo invasion， and divides the pathological process into three phases： Gaozhuo invasion， turbid heat damage to the channels， and turbid blood stasis and heat junction. Among them， the Qi deficiency of spleen and kidney and the endogenous formation of Gaozhuo represent the process of inflammatory factor formation induced by glucose metabolism disorders. Turbid heat damage to the channels refers to the process of myocardial inflammatory injury mediated by inflammatory factors， and turbid blood stasis and heat junction are the process of myocardial injury developing toward myocardial fibrosis and ventricular remodeling. As the disease continues to progress， it eventually develops into a depletion of the heart Yang， leading to the ultimate regression of heart failure. According to the theory of Gaozhuo， traditional Chinese medicine （TCM） should regulate inflammatory injury in DCM by strengthening the spleen and tonifying the kidney to address the root cause， and resolving dampness and lowering turbidity to treat the symptoms. If the turbidity has been stored for a long time and turns into heat， strengthening the spleen and tonifying the kidney， and clearing heat and resolving turbidity should be the therapy. If the turbidity， stasis， and heat are knotted in the heart and collaterals， strengthening the spleen and tonifying the kidney， and resolving stasis and lowering turbidity should be the therapy. TCM compounds and monomers can regulate the inflammatory response in DCM. TCM compounds can be divided into the categories for benefiting Qi to resolve turbidity， benefiting Qi and clearing heat to resolve turbidity， and benefiting Qi and activating blood to reduce turbidity. The compounds can inhibit upstream signals of inflammation and expression of inflammatory factors， improve the inflammatory damage to myocardium and blood vessels， myocardial fibrosis， and cardiac systole and diastole， and thus slow down the onset and progression of DCM.

ObjectiveTo explore the effect of elbow-wrist functional orthosis on plantar pressure distribution and balance function in stroke patients with hemiplegia. MethodsFrom June, 2024 to April, 2025, 60 patients with post-stroke hemiplegia were recruited from Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, and Shanghai Hebin Rehabilitation Hospital. They were randomly divided into control group (n = 30) and intervention group (n = 30). The control group received routine neurological rehabilitation, while the intervention group received additional training with an elbow-wrist functional orthosis on the affected side, for eight weeks. Before and after intervention, the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) of the elbow joint, plantar pressure symmetry index (SI), plantar contact area and mean plantar pressure were recorded, and balance and mobility were assessed using the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Timed Up & Go Test (TUGT) and 10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT). ResultsTwo cases dropped out in the control group. After treatment, MAS grades of the elbow joint, forefoot SI, affected side plantar pressure area, BBS scores, TUGT and 10MWT of both groups improved (|Z| > 3.969, |t| > 3.528, P < 0.01), while the hindfoot SI and average pressure of the affected foot improved in the intervention group (∣t∣ > 4.264, P < 0.001). Except for TUGT and 10MWT, the intervention group was superior to the control group (∣Z∣ > 2.030, ∣t∣ > 2.096, P < 0.05). ConclusionThe elbow-wrist functional orthosis can enhance balance function in stroke patients with hemiplegia by reducing upper-limb spasticity, optimizing center-of-gravity distribution, and improving postural control.

Objective: To explore the consistency between self perceived body size and body mass index (BMI) evaluation among medical students, and analyze their association with depressive symptoms, so as to provide scientific evidence for psychological intervention targeting medical students. Methods: From September to November 2022, a convenient cluster sampling method was employed to select 1 850 college students from two universities in Hefei, Anhui Province, and Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) was used to assess their depressive symptoms. Chi-square test was applied to compare the rates of depressive symptoms among medical students with different demographic characteristics. Kappa consistency test was performed to evaluate the consistency between self-perceived body size and BMI evaluation. Generalized linear models with binomial distribution and Logit link were constructed to analyze the associations of self-perceived body size and consistency between self-rated and BMI evaluation with depressive symptoms, as well as gender differences in these associations. Results: A total of 40.7 % of medical students overestimated or underestimated their body size. Specifically, the underestimation rate was 20.5% in males and 4.9 % in females, while the overestimation rate was 12.7% in males and 40.5% in females, the distribution of consistency in the misclassification rate of body self-perception between males and females was statistically significant ( χ 2=221.54, P ＜0.01). The overall consistency between self perceived body size and BMI evaluation was low for both males and females, with Kappa values of 0.518 and 0.281 respectively (both P <0.01). After adjusting for confounding variables, generalized linear model analyses showed that medical students with self perceived obesity and body size overestimation had higher risks of depressive symptoms ( OR =1.62, 1.26, both P ＜0.05). Stratified analyses by gender revealed that girls with self perceived overweight and obesity had higher risks of depressive symptoms in female students ( OR =1.43, 1.66, both P <0.05), whereas no statistically significant associations among boys ( OR =0.84, 1.86, both P >0.05). Girls with body size overestimation had a higher risk of depressive symptoms ( OR=1.20, P ＜ 0.05), with no significant association in boys ( OR=1.00, P >0.05). Conclusions Differences exist related between self perceived body size and BMI evaluation among medical students. Self perceived obesity and body size overestimation are related factors to depressive symptoms.

Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome is characterized by congenital vaginal hypoplasia and primordial uterus caused by Müllerian anomalies. Case reports concerning adenomyosis associated with MRKH syndrome are limited, and the formation and intervention of adenomyosis without endometrium are unclear. Here, we present the case of a patient with MRKH syndrome complicated with adenomyosis without endometrium, a hypoechoic solid mass next to the right ovary. According to the intraoperative observation and histopathological examination findings, the mass were diagnosed as adenomyosis of the primordial uterus. Moreover, our report provides insights about its mechanism of occurrence and interventions in MRKH syndrome combined with adenomyosis without endometrium.

Objective To investigate the application effect of cluster management in peri-discharge period of patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(AECOPD).Methods Using random number table method,90 patients with AECOPD were divided into the observation group(45 cases)and the control group(45 cases).All patients underwent active treatment after admission.During the peri-discharge period,the control group received routine management,while the observation group received cluster management based on internet chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)management platform.Both groups received 12 weeks of intervention.Comparisons were made between the two groups in terms of the degree of dyspnea[modified British Medical Research Council dyspnoea scale(mMRC)dyspnoea scale],pulmonary function[forced expiratory volume in the first second as a percentage of predicted value(FEV1%pred)],exercise endurance[6-minute walk test(6MWT)],management effect(frequency of emergency infusion or hospitalization due to moderate to severe acute exacerbation,frequency of multidisciplinary outpatient follow-up,compliance with regular home-based rehabilitation and proportions of smokers before and after intervention),and levels of laboratory indices[hemoglobin(Hb)and albumin(Alb)].Results After intervention,mMRC score of the observation group decreased and was lower than that of the control group(P＜0.05).The observation group showed an increase in FEV1%pred and 6 MWT distance,both of which were superior to those in the control group(P＜0.05).The proportion of smokers and number of emergency infusions or hospitalization diagnosis and treatment due to moderate-severe acute exacerbation in the observation group were lower than those in the control group.The proportion of regular home-based rehabilitation and multidisciplinary outpatient follow-up visits were higher/more in the observation group than those in the control group(P＜0.05).The levels of Hb and Alb in the observation group increased compared to those before intervention and were higher than those in the control group.Hb level in the control group decreased compared to that before intervention(P＜0.05).Conclusion Implementing cluster management during the peri-discharge period of patients with AECOPD can effectively alleviate dyspnea,improve exercise endurance,reduce acute exacerbation risk and promote the development of healthy behaviors.

Objective To investigate the application effect of cluster management in peri-discharge period of patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(AECOPD).Methods Using random number table method,90 patients with AECOPD were divided into the observation group(45 cases)and the control group(45 cases).All patients underwent active treatment after admission.During the peri-discharge period,the control group received routine management,while the observation group received cluster management based on internet chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)management platform.Both groups received 12 weeks of intervention.Comparisons were made between the two groups in terms of the degree of dyspnea[modified British Medical Research Council dyspnoea scale(mMRC)dyspnoea scale],pulmonary function[forced expiratory volume in the first second as a percentage of predicted value(FEV1%pred)],exercise endurance[6-minute walk test(6MWT)],management effect(frequency of emergency infusion or hospitalization due to moderate to severe acute exacerbation,frequency of multidisciplinary outpatient follow-up,compliance with regular home-based rehabilitation and proportions of smokers before and after intervention),and levels of laboratory indices[hemoglobin(Hb)and albumin(Alb)].Results After intervention,mMRC score of the observation group decreased and was lower than that of the control group(P＜0.05).The observation group showed an increase in FEV1%pred and 6 MWT distance,both of which were superior to those in the control group(P＜0.05).The proportion of smokers and number of emergency infusions or hospitalization diagnosis and treatment due to moderate-severe acute exacerbation in the observation group were lower than those in the control group.The proportion of regular home-based rehabilitation and multidisciplinary outpatient follow-up visits were higher/more in the observation group than those in the control group(P＜0.05).The levels of Hb and Alb in the observation group increased compared to those before intervention and were higher than those in the control group.Hb level in the control group decreased compared to that before intervention(P＜0.05).Conclusion Implementing cluster management during the peri-discharge period of patients with AECOPD can effectively alleviate dyspnea,improve exercise endurance,reduce acute exacerbation risk and promote the development of healthy behaviors.

Objective To investigate the mechanism of the miR-518a-5p/histone deacetylase 6(HDAC6)axis in DNA oxidative damage in ovarian cancer(OC)SKOV3 cells.Methods Expression levels of miR-518a-5p and HDAC6 mRNA in OC tissues and in various cancer cells(A2780,SKOV3,CAOV3)were detected by qRT-PCR.SKOV3 cells were separated into Control,miR-NC,miR-518a-5p mimics,miR-518a-5p mimics+pcDNA-NC,and miR-518a-5p mimics+pc-HDAC6 groups.Cell proliferation and apoptosis were analyzed by colony-forming assay and Hoechst 33258 staining.Expression of phosphorylated histone H2AX(γ-H2AX)was detected by immunofluorescence assay and reactive oxygen species(ROS)were detected by flow cytometry.HDAC6,Bcl-2-associated X protein(Bax),and B-cell lymphoma-2(Bcl-2)protein expression were analyzed by Western blot.The regulatory relationship between miR-518a-5p and HDAC6 was analyzed by dual luciferase assay.The effect and mechanism of miR-518a-5p on oxidative DNA damage in OC cells were studied in a xenotransplantation tumor model.Results miR-518a-5p expression was decreased and HDAC6 expression was increased in OC tissues and A2780,SKOV3,and CAOV3 cells(P＜0.001).Expression levels of miR-518a-5p were lowest and expression levels of HDAC6 were highest in SKOV3 cells,and SKOV3 cells were therefore selected for subsequent experiments.miR-518a-5p expression,apoptosis rate,number of γ-H2AX-positive cells,relative ROS fluorescence intensity,and expression of Bax were all higher in the miR-518a-5p mimics group compared with the miR-NC group,while HDAC6 mRNA and protein expression,Bcl-2 expression,and colony-formation number were all lower(P＜0.001).HDAC6 mRNA and protein expression,colony-formation number,and expression of Bcl-2 were higher in the miR-518a-5p mimics+pc-HDAC6 group compared with the miR-518a-5p mimics+pcDNA-NC group,and the apoptosis rate,number of γ-H2AX-positive cells,relative ROS fluorescence intensity,and expression of Bax were all lower(P＜0.001).HDAC6 had a targeted regulatory relationship with miR-518a-5p.Overexpression of miR-518a-5p decreased tumor volume,weight,and HDAC6 protein expression in tumor tissues,and increased γ-H2AX expression in vivo(P＜0.001).Upregulation of HDAC6 expression by overexpression of miR-518a-5p increased graft tumor volume,weight,and HDAC6 protein expression and decreased γ-H2AX-positive expression(P＜0.05).Conclusions miR-518a-5p expression is reduced and HDAC6 expression is increased in OC tissues and cells.Overexpression of miR-518a-5p can induce oxidative DNA damage in SKOV3 cells by inhibiting HDAC6 expression,thereby inhibiting cell proliferation and promoting cell apoptosis.

Objective:To explore the serum miRNA-144-5p (miR-144-5p) level in liver cancer patients and its relationship with clinical characteristics, as well as the target genes of miR-144-5p and the possible pathogenic mechanisms.Methods:The morning fasting serum samples were retrospectively collected from 100 newly diagnosed liver cancer patients (liver cancer group) before any treatment in Shanxi Province Cancer Hospital from June 2019 to June 2020, as well as 100 healthy individuals (healthy control group) during physical examinations in the same period. The real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction method was used to measure the transcription level expression of miR-144-5p in serum. The high and low expressions of miR-144-5p in patients were determined based on the median relative expression level of miR-144-5p; the distribution differences between patients with high and low expressions of miR-144-5p among different clinical pathological features were compared. The online tools miRDB, TargetScan 8.0 and miRWalk were used to predict potential target genes for miR-144-5p, and Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analyses were performed through a bioinformatics platform, and complementary sequences between miR-144-5p and target genes were analyzed using RNA22 software.Results:The median age of the liver cancer group was 54 years old, ranging from 38 to 74 years old, including 80 males (80.0%) and 20 females (20.0%); the median age of the healthy control group was 46 years old, ranging from 34 to 66 years old, including 69 males (69.0%) and 31 females (31.0%); there was no statistically significant difference in age and gender composition between the two groups (both P > 0.05). The median transcription level relative expression of miR-144-5p in liver cancer patients was lower than that in the healthy control group [ M ( Q1, Q3)] [0.311 (0.066, 2.270) vs. 1.067 (0.263, 3.620)], and the difference was statistically significant ( Z = -4.16, P < 0.001). The proportion of patients with low expression of miR-144-5p was higher in the group with maximum diameter of tumor > 5 cm compared to the group with maximum diameter of tumor ≤5 cm [59.3% (35/59) vs. 36.6% (15/41)] and in the group with metastasis compared to the group without metastasis [60.4% (29/48) vs. 40.4% (21/52)], and the differences were statistically significant (both P < 0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in the distribution of patients with high and low expressions of miR-144-5p among different subgroups based on gender, age >55 years, presence of hepatitis, cirrhosis, alpha fetoprotein >400 μ g/L, and differentiation degree (all P > 0.05). According to predictions, there were 34 miR-144-5p target genes shared by the three bioinformatics online tools. GO and KEGG enrichment analyses showed that these target genes were associated with ubiquitination, primarily enriched in the ubiquitin-mediated proteolysis pathway (hsa04120) and the mTOR signaling pathway (hsa04150). RNA22 software analysis showed that miR-144-5p mainly had complementary sequences with 3' untranslated regions of UBR5 and UBE4A genes. Conclusions:The serum miR-144-5p level in liver cancer patients is relatively low, and its expression level may be related to tumor size and metastasis. miR-144-5p may affect the occurrence and development of liver cancer by regulating ubiquitination level through target genes such as UBR5 and UBE4A.

Objective:To investigate the differences in complications after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) between patients with pure aortic regurgitation (PAR) and aortic valve stenosis (AS), and to explore the risk factors for the occurrence of major complications.Methods:Totally 124 patients who underwent TAVR at the First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College between October 2021 and January 2024 were retrospectively included. Patients were divided into the PAR group (64 cases) and AS group (60 cases) based on preoperative echocardiography findings. Preoperative clinical data, echocardiography, CT imaging data,and postoperative complications were collected. The differences between the two groups in postoperative complications and preoperative clinical data, imaging data were compared. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to assess the risk factors for major complications in the two groups, receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was performed to evaluate the predictive efficacy of major risk factors for common postoperative complications in both groups.Results:The major complication in the PAR group was conduction disturbance (CD, 33 cases); the major complication in the AS group was perivalvular leakage (PVL, 41 cases). Comparison of preoperative data showed that in the PAR group, there were statistically significant differences in the shortest diameter of the membranous septum (MS) and the ratio of the shortest to longest MS diameter between patients with and without postoperative CD (both P<0.05). In the AS group, there were statistically significant differences in the long diameter of the aortic annulus, annular area, annular perimeter, and calcification score of the anchoring zone between patients with and without postoperative PVL (all P<0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that the shortest diameter of the MS was an independent risk factor for postoperative CD in PAR patients ( OR=0.628,95% CI 0.437-0.902, P=0.012), and the area under the ROC curve was 0.751 (95% CI 0.630-0.872, P=0.001). Meanwhile, the calcification score of the anchoring zone was an independent risk factor for postoperative PVL in AS patients ( OR=1.454,95% CI 1.055-2.003, P=0.022), and the area under the ROC curve was 0.740 (95% CI 0.601-0.879, P=0.003). Conclusions:After TAVR, complications differ between PAR and AS patients. CD is the major complication in PAR patients, with the shortest diameter of the MS being a risk factor. Conversely, PVL is the major complication in AS patients, with the calcification score of the anchoring zone identified as a risk factor.

The study was conducted among 120 general practitioners (GPs) in Shanghai Fengxian District from August 2022 to March 2024, the participants were randomly divided into two age-matched groups with 60 GPs in each group. The intervention group completed a 3-month SPOC (Small Private Online Course)program, including two weeks of narrative medicine theory (concepts, questioning skills, parallel medical record writing, and professionalism) followed by monthly writing practices (three parallel records per month) and group discussions. Both groups performed routine clinical tasks, while the control group received no narrative medicine training. Baseline data were collected, Jefferson Empathy Scale scores, and Doctor-Patient Communication Skills Evaluation Scale scores were evaluated pre- and post-intervention. There were no significant differences in empathy ( P>0.05) or communication skills ( P>0.05) between two groups before the intervention. Post-intervention, both groups showed improved empathy (both P<0.05) and communication skills (both P<0.05) after intervention, while the intervention group were outperforming the control group in both measures ( P<0.05). These findings suggest that SPOC-based narrative competence training effectively enhances the empathy and doctor-patient communication abilities of general practitioners.