Fibromyalgia syndrome （FMS） is a refractory， chronic non-articular rheumatic disease characterized by widespread pain throughout the body， for which there are no satisfactory therapeutic drugs or options. There are rich Chinese medical therapies， and some non-drug therapies， such as acupuncture， Tai Chi， and Ba-Duan-Jin， have shown satisfactory efficacy and safety and definite advantages of simultaneously adjusting mind and body. FMS is taken as a disease responding specifically to traditional Chinese medicine （TCM） by the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2018. In order to clarify the research progress in FMS and the clinical advantages of TCM/integrated Chinese and Western medicine， the China Academy of Chinese Medicine organized a seminar for nearly 20 experts in Chinese and Western medicine， including rheumatology， psychology， acupuncture and moxibustion， and encephalopathy， with the topic of difficulties in clinical diagnosis and treatment of FMS and advantages of TCM and Western medicine. The recommendations were reached on the difficulties in early diagnosis and solutions of FMS， mitigation of common non-specific symptoms， preferential analgesic therapy， TCM pathogenesis and treatment advantages， and direction of treatment with integrated Chinese and Western medicine. FMS is currently facing the triple dilemma of low early correct diagnosis， poor patient participation， and unsatisfactory benefit from pure Western medicine treatment. To solve the above problems， this paper suggests that rheumatologists should serve as the main diagnostic force of this disease， and they should improve patient participation in treatment decision-making， implement exercise therapy， and fully utilize the holistic and multidimensional features of TCM， which is effective in alleviating pain， improving mood， and decreasing adverse events. In addition， it is suggested that FMS treatment should rely on both TCM and Western medicine and adopt multidisciplinary joint treatment， which is expected to improve the standard of diagnosis and treatment of FMS in China.

Objective To analyze the efficacy and safety of unilateral laminectomy and bilateral decompression under unilateral biportal endoscopy(UBE)and microendoscope(MED)in lumbar spinal stenosis.Methods 80 patients with lumbar spinal stenosis from January 2021 to December 2022 were selected and divided into two groups by numerical table method,the control group and the study group,and the number of cases was 40.The grouping method was random number table method.The control group was treated with unilateral laminectomy and bilateral decompression under MED,while the study group was treated with unilateral laminectomy and bilateral decompression under UBE.Operation time,intraoperative blood loss,Oswestry disability index(ODI)and visual analogue scale(VAS)of lumbago and leg pain were obtained before surgery,1,3 months after surgery and at the last follow-up,efficacy and complications were compared between the two groups.Result There were no significant differences in operative time and blood loss between the study group and the control group(P>0.05).1,3 months after surgery and at the last follow-up,ODI in both groups were lower than those before surgery(P<0.05),but there was no difference between the study group and the control group(P>0.05).The VAS of lumbago and leg pain in both groups were lower than those before surgery(P<0.05),at 1,3 months after surgery and the last follow-up,and the study group was significantly lower than the control group(P<0.05).The excellent and good rate of clinical treatment in the study group was 97.50%,and there was no difference compared with 92.50%in the control group(P>0.05).The complication rate of the study group was 2.50%,significantly lower than that of the control group(15.00%)(P<0.05).Conclusion Unilateral laminectomy and bilateral decompression under the UBE and MED have similar efficacy in the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis,both of which can effectively promote functional recovery,but UBE can reduce pain more effectively and has fewer postoperative complications.

Objective To study the effects of ultrasound-guided quadratus lumborum block(QLB)on intraoperative hemodynamics and opioid dosage in emergency patients with ectopic pregnancy.Methods A total of 70 patients with ectopic pregnancy undergoing laparoscopic surgery in Langfang People's Hospital from January 2021 to February 2024 were selected as subjects.According to the different anesthesia methods,the patients were divided into the control group and the study group,with 35 cases in each group.The control group was given general anesthesia,while the study group additionally added ultrasound-guided QLB.The intraoperative sedation effect,hemodynamics,postoperative pain,incidence of adverse reactions and opioid use at different times(admission,entry,intubation,skin incision,extubation,and discharge)were observed in the two groups.Results There were no statistically significant differences in the onset time of sedation,the rate of salvage sedation,the incidence of intraoperative body movements,the modified observer's assessment of alert/sedation(MOAA/S)at each time,and the hemodynamics at the time of admission,entry and intubation between the two groups.The mean arterial pressure(MAP),systolic blood pressure(SBP)and heart rate(HR)in the study group were significantly lower than those in the control group during skin incision,extubation and discharge[skin incision:MAP(mmHg,1 mmHg≈0.133 kPa)was 85.24±4.59 vs.96.95±4.68,SBP(mmHg)was 92.24±4.85 vs.99.49±5.13,HR(times/min)was 85.33±2.96 vs.94.51±2.92;extubation:MAP(mmHg)was 94.84±5.02 vs.102.05±5.13,SBP(mmHg)was 96.48±4.72 vs.105.03±5.07,HR(times/min)was 95.51±4.95 vs.102.49±5.87;discharge:MAP(mmHg)was 86.14±4.99 vs.93.71±5.25,SBP(mmHg)was 96.48±4.69 vs.104.37±5.02,HR(times/min)was 84.05±4.57 vs.90.51±4.86,all P<0.05]and pulse oxygen saturation(SpO2)was higher than those in the control group(skin incision:0.988 5±0.012 2 vs.0.965 4±0.012 3,extubation:0.974 7±0.012 4 vs.0.963 2±0.012 1,discharge:0.981 1±0.012 4 vs.0.970 3±0.012 3,all P<0.05).The resting numeric rating scale(NRS)scores and active NRS scores in the study group were lower than those in the control group at 3,6,12,and 24 hours after surgery,the random time was prolonged,the resting NRS and active NRS in the two groups gradually increased,reaching a peak at 24 hours after surgery,and the resting NRS and active NRS in the study group were significantly lower than those in the control group(resting NRS:3.86±0.82 vs.4.53±1.04,active NRS:4.26±1.05 vs.4.85±1.13,all P<0.05).The incidence of adverse reactions in the study group was lower than that in the control group[11.43%(4/35)vs.34.29%(12/35),P<0.05].The dosage of Sufentanil in 24 hours and 48 hours,the number of analgesic pump in 48 hours and the number of relief analgesia cases in the study group were lower than those in the control group[the dosage of Sufentanil in 24 hours(μg):23.28±4.02 vs.36.14±4.57,the dosage of Sufentanil in 48 hours(μg):41.61±4.82 vs.59.33±6.25,the number of analgesic pump in 48 hours(times):2.94±1.22 vs.6.15±1.71,the proportion of relief analgesia:8.57%(3/35)vs.28.57%(10/35),all P<0.05].Conclusion Ultrasound-guided QLB can reduce hemodynamic fluctuations,relieve postoperative pain,reduce adverse reactions and opioid use in emergency patients with ectopic pregnancy,demonstrating a positive impact.

Objective To observe the effect of quadratus lumborum block(QLB)anesthesia on intraoperative blood gas indexes and postoperative recovery in female uremic patients with peritoneal dialysis catheterization.Methods A total of 70 female uremic patients with peritoneal dialysis catheterization admitted to Langfang People's Hospital from January 2021 to December 2023 were selected as the research objects.According to the random number table method,they were divided into the control group and the study group,with 35 cases in each group.The control group was given conventional local infiltration anesthesia,whereas the study group was given QLB anesthesia.The changes of mean arterial pressure(MAP),heart rate(HR),blood gas indexes[pulse oxygen saturation(SpO2),arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide(PaCO2)]and numeric rating scale(NRS)score,at different points pain factors[5-hydroxytryptamine(5-HT),substance P(SP),norepinephrine(NE)]before operation and 24 hours after operation,postoperative recovery(time to get out of bed for the first time,exhaust time,length of hospital stay)and adverse reactions were observed in the two groups.Results There was no significant difference in MAP,HR,blood gas index and NRS score between the two groups at the admission.The MAP,HR,PaCO2 in the study group were significantly lower than those in the control group during skin incision,rectus abdominis separation,catheterization,suture,and leaving the room,and SpO2 was significantly higher than that in the control group,and NRS score in the study group were significantly lower than those in the control group during skin incision,rectus abdominis separation,catheterization,suture(all P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the levels of 5-HT,SP and NE between the two groups before operation,but the levels of 5-HT,SP and NE at 24 hours after operation were significantly higher than those before operation,but the levels of 5-HT,SP and NE in the study group were lower than those in the control group.The first ambulation time,exhaust time and hospitalization time in the study group were significantly shorter than those in the control group(all P<0.05).The incidence of nausea and vomiting,constipation,pruritus,dizziness and other adverse reactions in the study group was significantly lower than that in the control group(all P<0.05).Conclusion QLB can reduce the fluctuation of intraoperative blood gas indexes in female uremic patients with peritoneal dialysis catheter,relieve postoperative pain,reduce the level of pain factors and reduce the occurrence of adverse reactions,and has a good effect on promoting postoperative recovery of patients.

Objective:To explore the clinical features of chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG) without Helicobacter pylori ( H. pylori) infection and its correlation with metabolic syndrome. Methods:From June 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023, a total of 966 patients diagnosed with CAG at Army Medical Center of PLA (Chongqing Daping Hospital) were enrolled. All the patients underwent 14C-urea breath test and gastroscopy. The patients were divided into infected group (461 patients with H. pylori-positive CAG) and uninfected group (505 patients with H. pylori-negative CAG). Relevant data including age, body mass index, degree of gastric atrophy (Kimura-Takemoto classification), metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus, and hyperlipidemia were collected and compared between the 2 groups. Independent sample t-test and chi-square test were used for statistical analysis. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed to investigate the correlation between relevant indicators and the degree of gastric atrophy in the uninfected group patients. Results:The proportion of patients aged 71 to 80 years old in the uninfected group was higher than that in the infected group (17.0%, 86/505 vs.10.4%, 48/461), and the difference was statistically significant ( χ2=9.62, P=0.002). The degree of gastric atrophy was compared between the 2 groups, the proportions of C1 and C2 patients in the uninfected group were higher than those in the infected group (53.5%, 270/505 vs. 46.4%, 214/461; 34.1%, 172/505 vs. 26.24%, 121/461), and the differences were statistically significant ( χ2=4.78 and 6.96, both P<0.05). The proportions of patients with metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia and obesity in the uninfected group were higher than those in the infected group (31.2%, 20/64 vs.14.8%, 9/61; 33.5%, 62/185 vs. 21.5%, 34/158; 31.3%, 67/214 vs. 7.8%, 36/461; 36.7%, 22/60 vs.19.7%, 12/61), and the differences were statistically significant ( χ2=4.77, 6.08, 4.95, and 4.32, all P<0.05). The results of multiple linear regression analysis showed that high density lipoprotein-cholesterol, blood glucose, and body mass index were all correlated with the degree of gastric atrophy ( r=-0.15, 0.20, and 0.31, all P<0.05). Conclusion:CAG without H. pylori infection may be related to physiological aging, and the degree of gastric atrophy is C1 and C2, which is related to metabolic syndrome.

Objective:To explore the risk factors related to the formation of parastomal hernia (PSH) in patients with colorectal cancer after preventive ileostomy, provide Evidence-based medicine basis for prevention and treatment, and reduce the incidence of incision hernia (SSIH) at the stoma.Methods:The clinical data of 214 patients who underwent laparoscopic radical resection of colorectal cancer combined with preventive loop ileostomy in the General Surgery Department of the Linyi People′s Hospital from January 2019 to May 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. The incidence of PSH was statistically analyzed, and the risk factors of PSH were analyzed by binary logistic regression.Results:There were 177 cases of PSH in 214 patients, with an incidence rate of 82.71%. There were 5 cases of SSIH (2.34%). The results of single factor analysis showed that there were significant differences in body mass index (BMI), postoperative diversion time and the proportion of stoma through rectus abdominis muscle between the PSH group and the non PSH group (all P<0.05); The results of binary logistic regression analysis showed that BMI, postoperative diversion time, rectus abdominis muscle stoma, incision infection and liquefaction were important influencing factors for the formation of PSH after preventive loop ileostomy for colorectal cancer (all P<0.05). Conclusions:BMI, postoperative diversion time, rectus abdominis muscle stoma, incision infection and liquefaction are important influencing factors for the formation of PSH after preventive ileostomy. Intervention measures can be targeted to reduce the incidence of SSIH by reducing the risk of PSH.

Objective:To investigate the characteristics of digestive system symptoms and its relation with the time of nucleic acid continuous positive in population infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 Omicron variant, and to analyze the abdominal computed tomography (CT) features of patients infected with Omicron variant.Methods:From April 11 to May 23, 2022, a questionnaire survey was conducted in patients infected with Omicron variant admitted to the Shanghai National Convention and Exhibition Center Fangcang Hospital. The questionnaire included basic information, the start time of nucleic acid positive, respiratory symptoms, digestive system syptoms and outcomes, etc.Combined with the clinical data, the relation between digestive tract symptoms and the time of nucleic acid continuous positive were analyzed. Thoracic and abdominal CT were performed for patients with continuous positive nucleic acid results ≥10 d, and the relationship between the abdominal CT imaging characteristics and the time of nucleic acid continuous positive was analyzed. Independent sample t-test and multivariate logistic regression were used for statistical analysis. Results:A total of 4 360 valid questionnaires were collected, including 2 475 males and 1 885 females, with a hospital stay of (6.8±4.9) d. Among the 4 360 patients, 1 979 patients (45.4%) had gastrointestinal symptoms such as loss of appetite, abdominal discomfort or pain, constipation and diarrhea. The time of nucleic acid continuous positive in patients with gastrointestinal symptoms was (7.4±5.5) d, which was longer than that of patients without gastrointestinal symptoms (6.5±3.6) d, and the difference was statistically significant ( t=3.78, P<0.001). During the isolation period in the Fangcang Hospital, the time of nucleic acid continuous positive in patients with complete remission of digestive tract symptoms was shorter than that of patients with no remission of digestive tract symptoms ((7.3±5.2) d vs. (8.5±5.7) d), and the difference was statistically significant ( t=2.25, P=0.025). The results of multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the combination of gastrointestinal symptoms was an independent risk factor for continuous positive nucleic acid result ≥10 d ( OR=1.316, 95% confidence interval 1.294 to 2.205, P=0.046). Among the 299 patients with continuous positive nucleic acid results≥10 d, 187 cases (62.5%) had gastrointestinal symptoms, and 146 cases (48.8%) had abdominal CT findings of thickening of the gastroduodenal wall, thickening of the small intestinal wall, indistinct mesenteric vessels of the small intestine, and dilatation and pneumatosis of the colon. In patients with continuous positive nucleic acid results ≥10 d, abdominal CT indicated that patients with gastrointestinal imaging changes had a longer time of nucleic acid continuous positive than those without gastrointestinal imaging changes ((16.0±2.8) d vs. (13.0±2.1) d), and the difference was statistically significant ( t=2.62, P=0.009). Conclusions:Digestive system symptoms are common in patients infected with Omicron variant. The time of nucleic acid continuous positive in patients with gastrointestinal symptoms is longer than those without gastrointestinal symptoms. Some patients may have gastrointestinal lesions on abdominal CT.

BACKGROUND: Evidence on the relations of the American Heart Association's ideal cardiovascular health (ICH) with mortality in Asians is sparse, and the interaction between behavioral and medical metrics remained unclear. We aimed to fill the gaps. METHODS: A total of 198,164 participants without cancer and cardiovascular disease (CVD) were included from the China Kadoorie Biobank study (2004-2018), Dongfeng-Tongji cohort (2008-2018), and Kailuan study (2006-2019). Four behaviors (i.e., smoking, physical activity, diet, body mass index) and three medical factors (i.e., blood pressure, blood glucose, and blood lipid) were classified into poor, intermediate, and ideal levels (0, 1, and 2 points), which constituted 8-point behavioral, 6-point medical, and 14-point ICH scores. Results of Cox regression from three cohorts were pooled using random-effects models of meta-analysis. RESULTS: During about 2 million person-years, 20,176 deaths were recorded. After controlling for demographic characteristics and alcohol drinking, hazard ratios (95% confidence intervals) comparing ICH scores of 10-14 vs. 0-6 were 0.52 (0.41-0.67), 0.44 (0.37-0.53), 0.54 (0.45-0.66), and 0.86 (0.64-1.14) for all-cause, CVD, respiratory, and cancer mortality. A higher behavioral or medical score was independently associated with lower all-cause and CVD mortality among the total population and populations with different levels of behavioral or medical health equally, and no interaction was observed. CONCLUSIONS ICH was associated with lower all-cause, CVD, and respiratory mortality among Chinese adults. Both behavioral and medical health should be improved to prevent premature deaths.
Adult ; Humans ; Cardiovascular Diseases/prevention & control* ; East Asian People ; Prospective Studies ; Risk Factors ; Smoking

To analyze the clinical and psychological characteristics of fibromyalgia (FM), so as to further understand and improve the capability of identifying FM. The clinical data of 250 FM patients diagnosed in the outpatient clinic of the Department of Rheumatology, the First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, from December 2019 to September 2021, were collected and analyzed. The patients aged 40 (31.0, 52.3) years, including 188 female patients (75.2%) and 62 male patients (24.8%). There was a statistically significant difference in age comparison between female [42.5 (33.0,54.0) years] and male patients [32.5 (27.8,43.5) years] ( P<0.001). The score of pain degree was 6 (4, 8), and [7 (5, 8)] of female patients was higher than [6 (4, 7)] of the male patients ( P=0.040). The widespread pain index (WPI) was 13 (10,15). The regions with high pain incidence were left shoulder girdle (87.2%, 218/250), right shoulder girdle (86.8%, 217/250), upper back (86.4%, 216/250), neck (79.6%, 199/250) and lower back (77.6%, 194/250) and etc. The incidence of chest pain in female patients (55.3%, 104/188) was lower than that in male patients (75.8%, 47/62) ( P=0.004). The symptom severity scale (SSS) score was 8 (7-10). 74.6% (185/248) suffered from anxiety and 77.5% (193/249) suffered from depression in 249 patients. Female patients were more common in FM patients than male patients, the median age of female patients was older than that of male patients, and the median score of pain severity of female patients was higher than male patients. Shoulders girdle, upper back, neck and lower back were the most frequently reported pain regions, and the incidence of chest pain in female patients was lower than that in male patients. The incidence of major non-painful symptoms was high and the proportion with anxiety or depression was high. The above clinical features are very helpful for early diagnosis of FM.

Objective:To evaluate the relationship between intraoperative concentration of C-X-C motif chemokine 13 (CXCL13) in peripheral blood and postoperative delirium (POD) in elderly patients under general anesthesia.Methods:Ninety-three patients of both sexes, aged 65-85 yr, of American Society of Anesthesiologists physical statusⅠor Ⅱ, scheduled for elective hip replacement under general anesthesia, were selected.Peripheral venous blood samples were collected to determine the concentrations of CXCL13 and interleukin-6 (IL-6) before anesthesia and during surgery (30 min after skin incision). The Confusion Assessment Method Scale in Chinese was used to detect the development of POD every day within 7 days after surgery in 2 groups.The patients were divided into POD group and non-POD group.Logistic regression analysis was used to identify the risk factors for POD.Results:Seventeen patients developed POD (19%). There was significant difference in ages, preoperative mini-mental state examination (MMSE) scores before surgery, hospital stay time and intraoperative concentrations of CXCL13 and IL-6 in peripheral blood between group non-POD and group POD ( P<0.05). The results of logistic regression analysis showed that preoperative MMSE scores, intraoperative concentrations of CXCL13 and IL-6 in peripheral blood and advanced ages were independent risk factors for the development of POD ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Preoperative MMES scores, intraoperative concentrations of CXCL13 and IL-6 in peripheral blood and advanced ages are independent risk factors for the development of POD.