Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease （NAFLD） is a chronic liver disease closely related to metabolism， which is mainly characterized by abnormal lipid deposition in hepatocytes. In recent years， with the increasing prevalence of obesity and metabolic syndrome， NAFLD has become one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. The pathogenesis of NAFLD is complex and varied， involving the cross-regulation of multiple signaling pathways such as glucose-lipid metabolism， oxidative stress， and inflammation. The TLR4 signaling pathway plays a key role in the development and progression of NAFLD， and abnormal activation of this pathway accelerates the deterioration of NAFLD by promoting the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines， inducing oxidative stress， and exacerbating insulin resistance. Studies have shown that traditional Chinese medicine （TCM） can regulate the TLR4 signaling pathway to alleviate the symptoms and pathological features of NAFLD. The present review summarizes the experimental research progress in the TCM regulation of the TLR4 signaling pathway in treating NAFLD in the past 5 years， covering a wide range of TCM active ingredients （such as polysaccharides， terpenoids， alkaloids， flavonoids） and compound prescriptions. The active ingredients and compound prescriptions of TCM can effectively ameliorate lipid metabolism disorders， reduce insulin resistance， regulate intestinal flora， and inhibit inflammation and oxidative stress by regulating the TLR4 signaling pathway via multiple targets and pathways， thus slowing down the progression of NAFLD. Through in-depth analysis of the pathological mechanisms of NAFLD and exploration of the potential of TLR4 signaling pathway as a therapeutic target， we can provide theoretical support for the application of TCM in the treatment of NAFLD， as well as new perspectives and directions for future clinical research and new drug development， thereby promoting the innovation and development of therapeutic strategies for NAFLD.

Objective To investigate the clinical characteristics,treatment and prognosis of tuberculosis in patients with autoimmune diseases after tumor necrosis factor-αinhibitors.Methods Clinical data of 33 patients with TB after biologics(tumor necrosis factor-α inhibitors)treated in Guangzhou Chest Hospital from January 2019 to March 2023 were collected,including 25 males and 8 females,with a median age of 32 years.The clinical symptoms,laboratory results,imaging and tracheoscopic features,pathological features,treatment and outcome were analyzed retrospectively.Results The common clinical manifestations were cough(26/33),sputum(23/33)and fever(17/33).The most common cases were pulmonary tuberculosis(32/33),bronchial tuberculosis(15/33),mediastinum and hilar lymph node tuberculosis(11/33).Bilateral lung spread of tuberculosis(21/33),intrapulmonary spread of tuberculosis(bronchus,mediastinal hilar lymph nodes,pleura)(19/33),extrapulmonary tuberculosis(18/33),pulmonary tuberculosis with intrapulmonary or extrapulmonary tuberculosis(26/33).Blood CD4+T lymphocyte test was normal(23/33),and blood IGRA test was positive(27/33).Pulmonary imaging miliary nodules(8/33).The histopathology of the lymph nodes showed atypical granulomatous nodules.The duration of anti-tuberculosis treatment is 8-32 months.1 case of death.Conclusion Patients with autoimmune diseases complicated with tuberculosis after the application of tumor necrosis fact-α inhibitor are more likely to have double lung lesions,which are easy to spread to lung tissues and multiple organs of the body,and have decreased immune function.Most of them need to extend the treatment course,and the prognosis is generally good after comprehensive treatment.

Objective To investigate the correlation of human epididymis protein 4(HE4)with proteinuria in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM).Methods A total of 147 T2DM patients from January 2020 to July 2023 in Jiujiang NO.l People's Hospital were enrolled in observation group.According to the severity of proteinuria,observation group was divided into three groups:Normal albuminuria group(101 cases),microalbuminuria group(25 cases),and massive albuminuria group(21 cases).50 healthy examinees with gender and age matching during the same period were selected as control group.HE4 levels and clinical indicators in each group were compared and analyzed.Correlation between HE4 and proteinuria was analyzed by using univariate and multivariate linear regression.Results The correlation network diagram reveals that HE4 functions was a pivotal node linking serum albumin,urinary microalbumin,urinary microalbumin-to-creatinine ratio(UACR),and renal function biomarkers.Compared to control group,HE4 levels significantly elevated in observation group(P＜0.01).Both univariate and multivariate linear regression analysis demonstrate a positive correlation between HE4 and UACR.Logistic regression analysis shew that after adjusting for confounding factors including age,gender,estimated glomerular filtration rate(eGFR),albumin(ALB),blood urea nitrogen(BUN),serum creatinine(SCr),uric acid(UA),lactate dehydrogenase(LDH)etc.elevated HE4 levels was a risk factor for proteinuria(OR=1.110,95％CI:1.005-1.226).Conclusion Elevated HE4 levels in patients with T2DM is positivly correlated with UACR.Increase its level increases the risk of proteinuria in T2DM patients.

Objective To determine and analyze the content of 45 inorganic elements in Fufang Xiling Jiedu preparation and to provide a reference for the safety detection of Fufang Xiling Jiedu preparation.Methods Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry(ICP-MS)was used to ascertain the concentrations of 45 inorganic elements,including Li,B,Al,K,Zn and As from 16 batches of Fufang Xiling Jiedu preparation which were gathered.The content determination findings were plotted as heatmaps,Pearson correlation analysis plot,PCA scatter plots,fingerprints,and control maps.The Pearson correlation analysis and PCA analysis were performed on the content determination results of 16 batches using SPSS 21.0,to evaluate the safety and quality uniformity of Fufang Xiling Jiedu preparation.Results The inorganic elements in Fufang Xiling Jiedu preparation were dominated by K and Ca.The content of different elements in the sample could be categorised into 5 levels.The content of various elements in different batches of Fufang Xiling Jiedu preparation was similar.Pb,Cd,As,Hg and Cu were all within the safety limit as those specified in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia.Co,Y,Sm,Gd,Dy,Th,Al,Si,Fe,Sb and Tl were the characteristic inorganic elements of Fufang Xiling Jiedu preparation.Conclusion This method is easy to operate and suitable for the determination of inorganic elements in Fufang Xiling Jiedu preparation,providing references for the clinical medication safety.

Objective To explore the application value of popaverine combined with stage rehabilitation for patients after free flap grafting for hand trauma.Methods Data of postoperative patients who underwent hand trauma from January 2021 to January 2022 in The 903rd Hospital of the Joint Logistics Support Force of the People's Liberation Army of Chinawere retrospectively collected,and they were divided into the combined rehabilitation group(poppadine combined with stage rehabilitation care)and the stage rehabilitation group(only stage rehabilitation care was applied)according to the treatment methods.Visual analog scale(VAS)scores,rehabilitation exercise adherence scores,postoperative rates of excellent cutaneous sensory function of the hand,total active mobility(TAM)of the fingers,Jamar grip strength,upper extremity functional assessment(DASH)scale scores,and the incidence of vascular crises were compared between the two groups.Results A total of 120 cases were included in the study,with 57 cases in the combined rehabilitation group and 63 cases in the stage rehabilitation group.There was no statistically significant difference in VAS scores,Jamar grip strength and DASH scores between the two groups before surgery(P＞0.05);at 14 days and 3 months of intervention,VAS scores of the two groups decreased compared with the pre-intervention period(P＜0.05),and VAS scores of the patients in the combined rehabilitation group were significantly lower than those in the stage rehabilitation group(P＜0.05).After 3 months of intervention,the rehabilitation exercise adherence score,the rate of excellent hand skin sensory function,and finger TAM of the patients in the combined rehabilitation group were higher than those in the stage rehabilitation group(P＜0.05);Jamar grip strength were elevated in both groups compared with the pre-intervention period,but the combined rehabilitation group were higher than those in the stage rehabilitation group(P＜0.05);DSAH scores were lower in both groups compared to pre-intervention,and were lower in the combined rehabilitation group than in the stage rehabilitation group;and during the 3 months of intervention,the incidence of vascular crisis was significantly lower in patients in the combined rehabilitation group than in the stage rehabilitation group(P＜0.05).Conclusion Opium poppy alkaloids combined with stage rehabilitation can effectively reduce patients'postoperative pain,enhance patients'adherence to rehabilitation exercises,effectively improve postoperative hand function and upper limb motor function,and reduce the incidence of vascular crisis.

Objective By population survey,to explore the epidemiological characteristics of gastric precancerous lesions in Lishui District of Nanjing and provide objective basis for the prevention and treatment of early gastric cancer.Methods From July 2021 to December 2022,21 977 patients who received endoscopy and/or 13C-UBT in Lishui District People's Hospital and 6 medical community units in Nanjing City were retrospectively analyzed for demography characteristics,detection rate of gastric precancerous lesions,and H.Pylori infection rate.Results(1)590 cases of gastric precancerous lesions were detected(detection rate 2.68%);(2)The total detection rate of precancerous lesions and three pathological types in males were all higher than those in females(all P<0.001);(3)The minimum age for the total detection rate of precancerous lesions in males and the mini-mum age for each pathological type were lower than in females(P<0.001,0.009,0.005,0.002);(4)The popu-lation total H.pylori infection rate was 23.10%,the H.pylori infection rate in patients with precancerous lesions was higher than that in non-precancerous lesions(P<0.001),both H.pylori infection rate of male and female in precancerous lesions were all higher than those of non-precancerous lesions of the same sex(all P<0.001),in addition,the H.pylori infection rate of male whether in precancerous or non-precancerous lesions was higher than that of female(all P<0.001);(5)The precancerous lesions detection rate in male,female,and the overall age range of 20～29 to 70～79 years is positively correlated with age growth(P<0.001),and rapidly decreases after the age of 79,the of H.pylori infection rate was also positively correlated with age growth(P<0.001),and the trend of age change(P<0.001)was parallel to the precancerous lesions detection rate.Conclusions The detec-tion rate of gastric precancerous lesions in this region is above the average level in China;the total H.pylori infec-tion rate is at a relatively low level in China;the H.pylori infection rate is parallel to the age trend of the detection rate of gastric precancerous lesions,and increases with age.

To investigate the clinical and pathological characteristics of duodenal-type follicular lymphoma (D-FL), and to deepen the understanding of Duodenal-type follicular lymphoma. The clinical symptoms, endoscopic features, pathologic features, immunophenotype, molecular pathological features and treatment follow-up of 18 D-FL patients diagnosed in Department of Pathology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital affiliated to Capital Medical University between January 2020 and July 2023 were summarized. A total of 18 patients with D-FL were included, including 10 males and 8 females. The median age was 49 (32-69) years respectively. Most of the patients were found during gastroenteroscopy or presented with the common gastrointestinal symptoms of stomach pain, acid reflux, vomiting and diarrhea. Most endoscopic findings were multiple small gray and white polyposis. In the pathological morphology, the mucous layer and submucous layer showed lymphoid follicular structures with full and strained follicles. The immunophenotype showed that the tumor cells strongly expressed CD20 and BCL2 and had low proliferation activity. Immunoglobulin clonal analysis of 1 case showed IgK monoclonal rearrangement (1/1). FISH showed 1 case of BCL2 gene rearrangement (1/3). All patients did not receive targeted chemotherapy and adopted a wait-and-see strategy. Median follow-up was 12 (2-34) months. This study shows that D-FL is an indolent lymphoma, which tends to occur in the duodenum and has a good prognosis.

Objective:To conduct a nationwide physician survey to better understand clinicians’ disease awareness, treatment patterns, and experience of Waldenstr?m macroglobulinemia (WM) in China.Methods:This cross-sectional study was conducted from February 2022 to July 2022 by recruiting clinicians with WM treatment experience from hematology, hematology-oncology, and oncology departments throughout China. Quantitative surveys were designed based on the qualitative interviews.Results:The study included 415 clinicians from 219 hospitals spread across thirty-three cities and twenty-two provinces. As for diagnosis, the laboratory tests prescribed by physicians for suspected WM patients were relatively consistent (92% -99% recommendation for laboratory, 79% -95% recommendation for pathology, 96% recommendation for gene testing, and 63% -83% recommendation for imaging examination). However, from a physician's perspective, there was 22% misdiagnosis occurred in clinical practice. The rate of misdiagnosis was higher in lower-level hospitals than in tertiary grade A hospitals (29% vs 21%, P<0.001). The main reasons for misdiagnosis were that WM was easily confused with other diseases, and physicians lacked the necessary knowledge to make an accurate diagnosis. In terms of gene testing in clinical practice, 96% of participating physicians believed that WM patients would require gene testing for MYD88 and CXCR4 mutations because the results of gene testing would aid in confirming diagnosis and treatment options. In terms of treatment, 55% of physicians thought that the most important goal was to achieve remission, while 54% and 51% of physicians wanted to improve laboratory and/or examination results and extend overall survival time, respectively. Among patients with treatment indications, physicians estimated that approximately 21% of them refused to receive treatment, mainly owing to a lack of affordable care and disease awareness. When selecting the most appropriate treatment regimens, physicians would consider patient affordability (63% ), comorbidity (61% ), and risk level (54% ). Regimens containing Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor (BTKi) were most widely recommended for both treatment-na?ve and relapsed/refractory patients (94% for all patients, 95% for treatment-na?ve patients, and 75% for relapsed/refractory patients), and most physicians recommended Ibrutinib (84% ). For those patients who received treatment, physicians reported that approximately 23% of patients did not comply with the treatment regimen due to a lack of affordability and disease awareness. Furthermore, 66% of physicians believe that in the future, increasing disease awareness and improving diagnosis rates is critical. Conclusions:This study is the first national physician survey of WM conducted in China. It systematically describes the issues that exist in WM diagnosis and treatment in China, such as a high rate of misdiagnosis, limited access to gene testing and new drugs, and poor patient adherence to treatment. Chinese doctors believe that improving doctors’ and patients’ understanding of WM is one of the most urgent issues that must be addressed right now.

Radix et Rhizoma Rhei is one of the major Chinese medicinal herbs,with a long medicinal history and extensive clinical application.It has the effects of purgation,clearing heat and fire,cooling blood and detoxifying,expelling stasis and channeling meridian,diuresis and retreating yellow,etc.Its chemical constituents mainly include anthraquinones,anthrones,stilbenes,benzophenones,polysaccharides,tannins,and volatile oils.The pharmacological effects mainly include purgation,anti-inflammation,anti-tumor,lipid regulation,renal protection,liver protection,and anti-angiogenesis.This article summarizes the main chemical constituents and modern pharmacological effects of Radix et Rhizoma Rhei,aiming to provide a reference for the research of clinical use and pharmacological effects of Radix et Rhizoma Rhei.

Objective:To investigate clinical and laboratory characteristics of secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH) associated with secondary cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) .Methods:CTCL patients with clinically suspected sHLH were collected from Department of Hematology, Wuhan No.1 Hospital from January 2016 to October 2021, and were evaluated according to the HLH-2004 diagnostic criteria and HScore.Results:Seven CTCL patients were confirmedly diagnosed with sHLH, including 2 with primary cutaneous γδT-cell lymphoma (PC-GDTCL) , 3 with cutaneous extranodal natural killer/T-cell lymphoma (C-ENKTCL) , and 2 with primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma (PC-ALCL) . All the 7 patients received chemotherapy, but 6 died finally, and the median overall survival duration was 26.5 days (range: 14 - 60 days) after the confirmed diagnosis of CTCL complicated by sHLH. HLH-related gene mutations, which were located in the PRF1 and LYST genes, were identified in 2 patients; lymphoma-related gene mutations were identified in the KRAS and KMT2D genes in 1 PC-GDTCL patient,and in the JAK3 and SAMHD1 genes in another PC-GDTCL patient.Conclusions:CTCL complicated by sHLH usually progresses rapidly, so early diagnosis and treatment are needed. Bone marrow biopsy and mutation screening of lymphoma- and HLH-related genes at initial diagnosis and during disease progression may facilitate early diagnosis.