Objective:To investigate the current status of endoscopic treatment for gastroesophageal varices in portal hypertension in China, and to provide supporting data and reference for the development of endoscopic treatment.Methods:In this study, initiated by the Liver Health Consortium in China (CHESS), a questionnaire was designed and distributed online to investigate the basic condition of endoscopic treatment for gastroesophageal varices in portal hypertension in 2022 in China. Questions included annual number and indication of endoscopic procedures, adherence to guideline for preventing esophagogastric variceal bleeding (EGVB), management and timing of emergent EGVB, management of gastric and isolated varices, and improvement of endoscopic treatment. Proportions of hospitals concerning therapeutic choices to all participant hospitals were calculated. Guideline adherence between secondary and tertiary hospitals were compared by using Chi-square test.Results:A total of 836 hospitals from 31 provinces (anotomous regions and municipalities) participated in the survey. According to the survey, the control of acute EGVB (49.3%, 412/836) and the prevention of recurrent bleeding (38.3%, 320/836) were major indications of endoscopic treatment. For primary [non-selective β-blocker (NSBB) or endoscopic therapies] and secondary prophylaxis (NSBB and endoscopic therapies) of EGVB, adherence to domestic guideline was 72.5% (606/836) and 39.2% (328/836), respectively. There were significant differences in the adherence between secondary and tertiary hospitals in primary prophylaxis of EGVB [71.0% (495/697) VS 79.9% (111/139), χ2=4.11, P=0.033] and secondary prophylaxis of EGVB [41.6% (290/697) VS 27.3% (38/139), χ2=9.31, P=0.002]. A total of 78.2% (654/836) hospitals preferred endoscopic therapies treating acute EGVB, and endoscopic therapy was more likely to be the first choice for treating acute EGVB in tertiary hospitals (82.6%, 576/697) than secondary hospitals [56.1% (78/139), χ2=46.33, P<0.001]. The optimal timing was usually within 12 hours (48.5%, 317/654) and 12-24 hours (36.9%, 241/654) after the bleeding. Regarding the management of gastroesophageal varices type 2 and isolated gastric varices type 1, most hospitals used cyanoacrylate injection in combination with sclerotherapy [48.2% (403/836) and 29.9% (250/836), respectively], but substantial proportions of hospitals preferred clip-assisted therapies [12.4% (104/836) and 26.4% (221/836), respectively]. Improving the skills of endoscopic doctors (84.2%, 704/836), and enhancing the precision of pre-procedure evaluation and quality of multidisciplinary team (78.9%, 660/836) were considered urgent needs in the development of endoscopic treatment. Conclusion:A variety of endoscopic treatments for gastroesophageal varices in portal hypertension are implemented nationwide. Participant hospitals are active to perform emergent endoscopy for acute EGVB, but are inadequate in following recommendations regarding primary and secondary prophylaxis of EGVB. Moreover, the selection of endoscopic procedures for gastric varices differs greatly among hospitals.

Objective To compare the stability of different Kirschner wire configurations for treating SH-Ⅱ type epiphyseal injury and damage to the epiphyseal plate in children.Methods The CT scanning data of a healthy femur from an eight-year-old child were collected;the image data were imported into Mimics 21.0 to establish a rough femoral and epiphyseal model,which was then imported into Geomagic 2013 to construct a surface model.The surface model was assembled in SolidWorks 2018 with three configurations(dispersed,double-crossed,and single-crossed K-wires)and then imported into ANSYS Workbench 2019.Various motion modes in reality were simulated through different mechanical loadings on the assembly.The maximum displacement of the fracture fragment,von Mises stress distribution,and maximum stress on the K-wire,epiphyseal plate,and fracture fragment were analyzed.Results The maximum displacements of the dispersed,double-crossed,and single-crossed K-wire groups occurred during abduction(2.39 mm),adduction(2.12 mm),and abduction(2.21 mm),and the maximum stress on the epiphyseal plate occurred during abduction(1.22 MPa),anterior flexion(0.20 MPa),and posterior extension(0.29 MPa),respectively.Conclusions The stability of the double-crossed K-wire configuration is superior to that of the dispersed and single-crossed K-wire configurations,with minimal damage to the epiphysis.

Objective:To evaluate the effect of neck muscle training on reducing the neck setup error during radiotherapy in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma.Methods:Clinical data of nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients who were treated with radiotherapy in the First Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Medical University from February 2021 to October 2022 were selected and analyzed. All subjects were randomly divided into the experimental group ( n=48) and control group ( n=51) at a ratio of 1:1 using a random number table method. In the experimental group, patients received neck muscle training prior to treatment, and those in the control group received conventional treatment without additional interventions. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) was performed weekly to measure and analyze the setup errors at the level of the slopes, 4th cervical vertebra (C4) and 7th cervical vertebra (C7). The four-dimensional displacement [left-right (LR), superior-inferior (SI), anterior-posterior (AP), rotation (Rtn)] systematic errors and random errors at each level were calculated, and the planning target volume (PTV) boundary was calculated. The differences at three different levels of slope, C4, C7 (LR, SI, AP axis) were compared between two groups. The correlation of setup errors in each direction was analyzed by Spearman correlation analysis. The changes of cervical curvature, cutaneous toxicity (common terminology criteria for adverse events V3.0) and pain assessment (numerical rating scale) were compared between two groups. Qualitative data between two groups were compared by χ2 test. Quantitative data between two groups were compared by t-test. Results:Baseline features were well balanced in both groups. The setup error in the experimental group was smaller than that in the control group. For the setup error in the AP direction, the setup errors at the levels of slope, C4 and C7 in the experimental group were (0.94±0.88) mm, (1.13±1.03) mm and (1.32±1.22) mm, significantly less than (1.66±1.23) mm, (1.63±1.35) mm and (1.89±1.48) mm in the control group (all P<0.001). In the SI direction, the setup errors at the levels of slope, C4 and C7 in the experimental group were (1.14±0.87) mm, (1.31±0.93) mm and (1.39±0.95) mm, compared with (1.22±0.95) mm, (1.40±1.11) mm and (1.52±1.08) mm in the control group ( P=0.278, 0.272, 0.100). The differences in the AP direction at the level of C4 and C7 in the experimental group were smaller than those in the control group ( P=0.014, 0.005). The required PTV boundary in the AP direction in the experimental group was increased from 1.77 mm at the slope level to 2.98 mm at the level of C7. In the control group, it was increased from 3.02 mm at the slope level to 4.78 mm at the level of C7. Correlation analysis showed that at the C4 and C7 levels, and the setup errors in the SI direction were moderately negatively correlated with those in the AR direction. There were no significant differences in cervical curvature, skin toxicity and pain assessment between two groups. Conclusion:Neck muscle training can reduce the setup error in the AP direction and PTV boundary of radiotherapy in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma, which is worthy of clinical promotion.

Objective Based on network pharmacology,molecular docking and animal experiment,this study explored the mechanism of Icariin combined with Prednisone in the treatment of steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome(SRNS)in rats.Methods The targets of Icariin active components were determined by TCMSP,GeneCards and CTD databases.The targets of SRNS were screened from GeneCards,OMIM,CTD and DRUGBANK databases,Remove and integrate.Venn graph was drawn to obtain the intersection target.A protein-protein interaction network was constructed using STRING database,and core targets were screened by topological analysis using Cytoscape 3.7.2.DAVID 6.8 was employed for GO term enrichment and KEGG pathway enrichment.And AutoDockTools Vina,PyMOL for molecular docking.SRNS rat model was constructed.The body weight of rats was measured,The 24-hour urinary protein quantity was detected,and the pathological morphology of renal tissue was observed by HE staining.,and the expression of core target proteins was de tected by Western blot.Results Network pharmacologic analysis showed that 139 targets corresponding to Icariin active ingredients were obtained,and 58 common targets were obtained by intersection with 1476 SRNS related targets.In PPI network,the top three degree values were Akt,JUN and IL6.KEGG enrichment analysis showed that Icariin played a therapeutic role in SRNS mainly by PI3K/AKT singnaling pathway.Molecular docking verification showed that Akt,PI3K and autophagy-related protein LC3-II had good binding activity with Icariin.Animal experiment result showed that Icariin combined with Prednisone significantly increased the body weight of SRNS rats(P<0.05),decreased the 24 hour urine protein quantity(P<0.01),and improved the glomerular morphological changes.The results of Western-blotting showed that Icariin combined with Prednisone could significantly improve the abnormal decrease of LC3-II protein and the abnormal increase of Akt and PI3K protein expression in renal tissue of SRNS rats(P<0.01).Conclusion Icariin can play a role in the treatment of SRNS through a multi-target and multi-pathway,regulate the PI3K-Akt signaling pathway,and increase the autophagy activity of kidney tissue in SRNS rats,which may be one of its main mechanisms.

Objective:To investigate the role of cervical core muscle group exercise and massage in the change of cervical spine curvature during radiotherapy for head and neck tumors and the effect on set-up errors.Methods:A total of 40 patients with head and neck tumours receiving radiotherapy in the First Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Military Medical University from March 2020 to July 2021 were prospectively selected, and all of them underwent different degrees of changes in cervical spine curvature during radiotherapy. The cervical core muscle exercise and manual massage were used to do treatment intervention on the change in the cervical spine curvature. Changes in cervical spine curvature at the time of the curvature change of the cervical spine and at 1 d, 3 d and 5 d after the intervention were observed by using cone beam CT, and then data were recorded in 3 dimensions. The set-up error when cervical spine curvature changed was compared with that after the muscle group exercise and manipulation, and Pearson was used to analyze the linear correlation of set-up errors in each direction.Results:There were 23 males and 17 females, with a median age of 41 years (26-62 years). The significant improvement of cervical curvature at 1 d, 3 d and 5 d after the intervention could be found in 2 cases (5.0%), 20 cases (50.0%) and 39 cases (97.5%). Using the cervical 4 vertebrae as the matching standard, the set-up errors at the time of change in cervical spine curvature and at 1 d, 3 d and 5 d after treatment were (1.3±0.9) mm, (1.2±0.8) mm, (1.3±0.7) mm and (1.3±0.7) mm in the left-right direction respectively; (2.0±0.7) mm, (1.7±0.8) mm, (1.8±0.7) mm and (1.9±0.8) mm in the head-foot direction respectively; (4.9±0.7) mm, (4.6±0.7) mm, (3.4±0.7) mm, (1.7±0.6) mm in the anterior-posterior direction respectively. The set-up error in the anterior-posterior directions at 3 d and 5 d after treatment intervention was lower than that at the time of change in cervical spine curvature and at 1 d after treatment intervention (all P < 0.01), and that at 5 d after treatment intervention was lower than that at 3 d after treatment intervention ( P < 0.01). There were no statistically significant differences between the left-right direction and head-foot direction at each time point (all P > 0.05). There was no correlation between left-right direction and head-foot direction ( r = 0.049, P = 0.540), between left-right direction and anterior-posterior direction ( r = 0.041, P = 0.607), and between head-foot direction and anterior-posterior direction ( r = 0.003, P = 0.931) in terms of set-up errors. Conclusions:Core cervical muscle group training and massage could improve the change in cervical spine curvature, increase the repeatability of the set-up, which provides a favourable guarantee for accurate treatment.

Objective: To investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practice on disposable plastic tableware and self reported gastrointestinal symptoms in college students. Methods: Stratified sampling method was applied in 338 students of a medical university during the 2020-2021 academic year. The study investigated knowledge, attitude and practice on disposable plastic tableware and self reported gastrointestinal symptoms among students. Results: There were 24.0% students were unaware of the specific material of plastic tableware, 82.0% students had no idea about the meaning of "plastic products logo". About 94.1% of the students thought that plastic tableware might contaminate food, and female students (97.1%) were more worried than male (86.3%) ( χ 2=14.32, P <0.05). The attitude towards the use of disposable tableware was not consistent with the cumulative use score of disposable plastic tableware ( F=1.31, P =0.25),students with high consumption had higher score of accumulative use of disposable plastic tableware ( F=8.32, P <0.01). About 18.3% of the students were prone to report gastrointestinal symptoms. The cumulative scores of disposable plastic tableware weekly using frequency in students who reported gastrointestinal symptoms(14.85±4.01) was still higher than that of no gastrointestinal symptoms group(13.78±3.50), regardless of the effect of takeout ordering frequency( F=4.53，P = 0.03 ). Conclusion College students have limited knowledge of disposable plastic products. However, the use of disposable plastic products may be associated with gastrointestinal diseases. It is suggested to active the propaganda and education, to reduce the use of disposable tableware, and enhance the awareness of health and environment.

Objective:To investigate the microbiota distribution and drug resistance in gravidas with suspected infection to provide a reference for the treatment of maternal infectious diseases.Methods:This retrospective study analyzed the distribution and in vitro antimicrobial susceptibility of microorganisms isolated from obstetric patients in Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University (Beijing Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital) from January 1, 2016. to December 31, 2019. Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF-MS) was used to identify pathogenic microorganisms. The susceptibility of isolated pathogenic bacteria to common antimicrobial agents was detected using bioMerieux VITEK-2 (France). Descriptive statistical methods was used. Results:A total of 4 086 strains were isolated from 3 781 samples of 3 225 gravidas and 44.17% (1 670) of the strains were from secretion specimens, including 767 cervical, 423 vulvovaginal, 318 perineum wound and 117 uterine secretion specimens. The most common bacterium was Escherichia coli (1 728, 42.29%), followed by Saccharomyces (901, 22.05%), Streptococcus (429, 10.50%), Enterococcus (377, 9.23%), and Staphylococcus (300, 7.34%). The proportion of Enterococcus among all the positive bacteria increased during the study period with its ranking rising from the 5th in 2016 to the 3rd in 2019, while the ranking of the proportion of Staphylococcus fell from the 4th in 2016 to the 5th in 2019. More than 90% of Escherichia coli were sensitive to carbapenems, piperacillin/tazobactam, amikacin, nitrofurantoin and ceftazidime, but only 35% or less to ampicillin and cefazolin. More than 98% of Candida strains were sensitive to amphotericin, but less than 56% to itraconazole. From 2016 to 2019, the sensitivity of Escherichia coli to cefuroxime sodium and ceftriaxone remained around 65%. The sensitive rate of Candida albicans to voriconazole and fluconazole gradually decreased from about 90% to 56%. The most common Enterococcus was Enterococcus faecalis and its susceptibility to vancomycin, ampicillin, penicillin, linezolid, nitrofurantoin and levofloxacin were all over 90%. Conclusions:Escherichia coli is the most common pathogenic microorganism in gravidas with suspected clinical infection and its susceptibility to cefuroxime sodium and ceftriaxone is stable. Candida albicans shows a gradually decreased susceptibility to voriconazole and fluconazole, which needs close attention. The proportion of Enterococcus in all pathogenic bacteria increases significantly over time, while that of Staphylococcus decreases.

Objective:To investigate the effect of acellular dermal matrix filled in infrapubic space combined with liposuction and penile suspensory ligament release for the treatment of concealed penis.Methods:The clinical data of 15 patients with concealed penile admitted to the Department of Urology, Peking University People’s Hospital, and Department of Surgery, Beijing Eden Hospital, from October 2015 to July 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. The age was (33.2±4.6) years, and the body mass index (BMI) was (28.9±5.3) kg/m 2. The average length of the penises in the standing and non-erectile position was (3.0±1.3) cm. The patients were treated with acellular dermal matrix fillers combined with traditional liposuction and penile suspensory ligament release. Results:The length of the penises was (7.3±2.1) cm postoperatively, which increased by (4.3±1.6) cm (143.3% increase). The length of the penises was (5.4±1.8) cm after 3 months, which increased by (2.4±0.8) cm (80% increase). Penile length was increased significantly after surgery ( t=13.439, P<0.05). Postoperative complications included 9 cases of edema (60.0%), 7 cases of ecchymosis (46.7%), 1 case of hematoma (6.7%), and 1 case of poor foreskin wound healing (6.7%). Four patients had no complications after surgery. No patients had postoperative difficulties in sexual intercourse or urination. Most patients were subjectively satisfied with the results of surgery. Ten patients (66.7%) were very satisfied, four patients (26.6%) were satisfied, and no patients were dissatisfied with postoperative penile appearance and function. Conclusions:The new method of acellular dermal matrix filled in infrapubic space combined with traditional liposuction and penile suspensory ligament release is safe and effective for penis length increase.

Objective:To investigate the effect of acellular dermal matrix filled in infrapubic space combined with liposuction and penile suspensory ligament release for the treatment of concealed penis.Methods:The clinical data of 15 patients with concealed penile admitted to the Department of Urology, Peking University People’s Hospital, and Department of Surgery, Beijing Eden Hospital, from October 2015 to July 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. The age was (33.2±4.6) years, and the body mass index (BMI) was (28.9±5.3) kg/m 2. The average length of the penises in the standing and non-erectile position was (3.0±1.3) cm. The patients were treated with acellular dermal matrix fillers combined with traditional liposuction and penile suspensory ligament release. Results:The length of the penises was (7.3±2.1) cm postoperatively, which increased by (4.3±1.6) cm (143.3% increase). The length of the penises was (5.4±1.8) cm after 3 months, which increased by (2.4±0.8) cm (80% increase). Penile length was increased significantly after surgery ( t=13.439, P<0.05). Postoperative complications included 9 cases of edema (60.0%), 7 cases of ecchymosis (46.7%), 1 case of hematoma (6.7%), and 1 case of poor foreskin wound healing (6.7%). Four patients had no complications after surgery. No patients had postoperative difficulties in sexual intercourse or urination. Most patients were subjectively satisfied with the results of surgery. Ten patients (66.7%) were very satisfied, four patients (26.6%) were satisfied, and no patients were dissatisfied with postoperative penile appearance and function. Conclusions:The new method of acellular dermal matrix filled in infrapubic space combined with traditional liposuction and penile suspensory ligament release is safe and effective for penis length increase.

Objective:To understand the research hotspots of external fixation nursing in the past 5 years and analyze the research status and development trend of this field, so as to provide a reference for external fixation nursing practice and research development in China.Methods:PubMed, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Internet (CNKI), Wanfang Database and VIP database were used to retrieve external fixation nursing related literature published from August 2015 to July 2020. Bibliographic information data mining system software and graph clustering toolkit software were used to perform bibliometric and cluster analysis.Results:A total of 720 literatures were included, including 318 English literatures and 402 Chinese literatures. A total of 25 English high-frequency words were extracted with frequency greater than or equal to 23 times, and 17 Chinese high-frequency words were extracted with frequency greater than or equal to 25 times. After cluster analysis, two English research hotspots were obtained, namely, information acquisition and application in nursing research, functional recovery after external fixation. Five Chinese research hotspots were obtained, including the prevention of needle-path infection, the nursing effect of systematic nursing on patients with external fixation, application of negative pressure sealing drainage technology in open fractures, perioperative nursing of patients with bone defects and rehabilitation nursing of fractures at different locations.Conclusions:It is possible to use information management and big data to analyze the risk factors of external fixation care for prevention, and to standardize the external fixation care process through standardized procedures and the introduction of nursing guidelines for different parts of the external fixation. At the same time, attention should be paid to the functional recovery of patients with external fixation in order to improve the nursing quality of external fixation.