Objective:To understand the commercial homosexual behavior characteristics of men who have sex with men (MSM) and the factors associated with unprotected anal intercourse (UAI) in this population, and provide reference for the development of intervention strategy in MSM.Methods:Men who were aged ≥16 years and had anal sex with men in the past 6 months were recruited through internet in Fuzhou from January to December 2023 for a cross-sectional study with a sample size of 283. Multivariate logistic regression model was used to analyze the factors associated with the incidence of UAI in the past 6 months in MSM. The SPSS 25.0 software was used for statistical analysis.Results:In 4 484 MSM, the proportion of those with commercial homosexual behaviors was 9.59% (430/4 484), the average age was (27.00±9.07) years. In the MSM with commercial homosexual behaviors, 70.00% (301/430) had anal sex in the past one week, and 43.02% (185/430) had anal sex with more than 10 partners in the past 6 months. The proportion of MSM with UAI was 75.58% (325/430) in the past 6 months. The results of multivariate analysis showed showed that in MSM with commercial homosexual behaviors in the past 6 months, compared with those who were students, age >18 years at the first sexual intercourse, had not anal sex in the past one week, and anal sex with less than 10 partners in the past 6 months, the risk for UAI was higher in those who were not students (a OR=1.99,95% CI:1.18-3.36), those who were aged ≤18 years at first sexual intercourse sex (a OR=2.04,95% CI:1.26-3.29), those who had anal sex in the past one week (a OR=2.04,95% CI:1.25-3.33), and those who had anal sex with more than 10 partners in the past 6 months (a OR=1.97,95% CI:1.16-3.35). Conclusions:The risk for UAI was high in MSM with commercial homosexual behaviors in Fuzhou, so it is necessary to improve the awareness of safe sex and promote sex with regular partners and condom use, and preventing drug abuse in MSM.

Objective To investigate the impact of diabetes on the surviving myocardium in elderly patients with coronary heart disease(CHD)but without myocardial infarction.Methods A total of 122 elderly patients admitted to our hospital from June 2019 to September 2022 and had been diagnosed with CHD but had not haven myocardial infarction were enrolled,and then divided into surviving myocardium group(68 cases)and non-surviving myocardium group(54 cases),and also divided into diabetic group(72 cases)and non-diabetic group(50 cases).Resting and exercise load myocardial perfusion single photon emission computed tomography and 18F-FDG myocardial posi-tron emission computed tomography were performed on all the patients to analyze the surviving myocardium and the influencing factors.Results The surviving myocardium group had signifi-cantly lower proportions of diabetes and obesity than the non-surviving myocardium group(33.8％vs 90.7％,P＜0.01;17.6％vs 38.9％,P＜0.01).The diabetic group presented obviously larger proportions of absence of activity,hypertension and obesity(P＜0.05,P＜0.01),while low-er ratios of viable myocardium in the anterior,inferior,lateral,and septal walls in each ischemia area(P＜0.01)when compared with the non-diabetic patients.Single factor logistic regression analysis showed that diabetes was a risk factor for increasing ratio of non-surviving myocardium in ischemic myocardial area(95％CI:6.721-54.703,P=0.001).Multifactor logistic regression analysis indicated that after adjusting for age and sex,and further adjusting for obesity,the rela-tive risk of diabetes was 24.564(95％CI:7.464-80.865,P=0.001).Conclusion Diabetes signifi-cantly reduces the amount of viable myocardium in the elderly CHD patients.It is recommended that for the CHD patients without myocardial infarction,especially those complicated with diabe-tes,evaluation for viable myocardium in ischemic area is essential.

Objective To observe the effect of ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane block combined with diclofenac sodium suppository in anus on postoperative analgesia and early recov-ery after laparoscopic hysterectomy.Methods Sixty-six patients of laparoscopic hysterectomy,aged 40-60 years,were randomly divided into group T and group D,33 cases in each group.Group T used ultrasound-guided bilateral transversus abdominis plane (TAP)block after surgery.Group D used TAP block and diclofenac sodium suppositories in anus.All patients received PCIA.Postoperative 24 h sufentanil dosage out of analgesia pump and the effective press times were recorded.The incidence of dysphoria,nausea and vomit within postoperative 24 h,the time of first out-of-bed activity,the time of first anal exhaust and the time of removing urine tube were measured.The plasma concentra-tion of interleukin-6(IL-6),C reactive protein (CRP)and cortisol (Cor)were recorded at the follow-ing four time points:before anesthesia,just postoperative moment,8 and 12 h after surgery. Results Compared with group T,the sufentanil dosage [(18.6±3.2)μg vs (40.8±5.1)μg]and the effective press times [(9.3±2.2)times vs (20.4±3.5)times]were fewer in group D (P<0.05).The incidence of dysphoria,and nausea and vomit were less in group D compared with group T (P<0.05).The IL-6,CRP and Cor of group D at 12 h were lower than those of group T (P<0.05). But the times of first out-of-bed activity,anal exhaust and removing urine tube in two groups were not significantly different.Conclusion Transversus abdominis plane block combined with diclofenac sodium suppositories in anus can provide safe and effective postoperative analgesia for laparoscopic hysterectomy,and promote the early fast recovery.

Objective The aims of this study were to analyze the clinical characteristics and laboratory test results of stageⅣ lung cancer patients with Pulmonary thromboembolism(PTE),and to find out the risk factors for pulmonary thromboembolism. Methods A total of 70 patients with stage IV lung cancer were selected from the First Affiliated Hospital of Nan Chang University from January 2011 to October 2017. Blood routine,blood biochemistry,coagulation function,tumor markers(CEA,CA199,CA125, NSE,Cyfra211)and multi-slice spiral CT pulmonary angiography(CTPA)were collected in these patients. Univariate analysis was applied to compare the clinical features and laboratory tests between PTE and non-PTE groups. Multivariate logistic regression analy-sis was applied to explore significant risk factors of PTE. Results Univariate analysis showed that serum albumin,blood leukocyte, neutrophil percentage,increased Cyfra211 and abnormal tumor markers were risk factors for PTE in patients with stage IV lung canc-er. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the number of abnormal tumor markers ≥4(OR=7. 016,95% CI:1. 916 ~25. 686)was an independent risk factor for PTE in stage IV lung cancer. Conclusion The number of abnormal tumor markers is an independent risk factor for pulmonary thromboembolism in stageⅣlung cancer. When the number of abnormal tumor markers is≥4, it is necessary to highly alert the possibility of stage IV lung cancer with pulmonary thromboembolism.

Objective To establish the method of thin layer identification of Phellodendri Chinensis Cortex and solid phase extraction - high performance liquid chromatography (SPE-HPLC) determination of the content of phellodendrine in Leshu Lotion. Methods Thin layer chromatography (TLC) was used for qualitative identification of Phellodendri Chinensis Cortex in Leshu Lotion and the Bond Elutplexa PCX strong cation-exchange solid phase was used for extraction small column purification. Platisil-NH2 column was as chromatographic column; column temperature was 30 ℃; triethylamine pH 3.82 (phosphoric acid), tetrahydrofuran, acetonitrile was 18:12:70, isocratic elution; flow rate was 1.0 mL/min; detection wavelength was 286 nm. Results TLC could obviously identify active ingredients of phellodendrine in Phellodendri Chinensis Cortex. The phellodendrine had good linear relationship between concentration and peak area within the scope of 1.22–12.2 μg (r=0.9999); the average recovery rate of phellodendrine was 101.18%, RSD was 1.71%. Conclusion This method is simple to operate, with accuracy and repeatability, and can be used for quality control of Leshu Lotion.

AIM:To investigate the effect of microRNA-214 ( miR-214) on cardiomyocyte hypertrophy and the expression of the potential target genes .METHODS:A cell model of hypertrophy was established based on angiotensin-Ⅱ( Ang-Ⅱ)-induced neonatal mouse ventricular cardiomyocytes ( NMVCs) .Dual luciferase reporter assay was performed to verify the interaction between miR-214 and the 3’ UTR of MEF2C.The expression of MEF2C and hypertrophy-related genes at mRNA and protein levels was determined by RT-qPCR and Western blot , respectively .RESULTS:The expression of ANP, ACTA1,β-MHC and miR-214 was markedly increased in Ang-Ⅱ-induced hypertrophic cardiomyocytes .Dual lu-ciferase reporter assay revealed that miR-214 interacted with the 3’ UTR of MEF2C, and miR-214 was verified to inhibit MEF2C expression at the transcriptional level .The protein expression of MEF2C was markedly increased in the hypertro-phic cardiomyocytes .Moreover, miR-214 mimic, in parallel to MEF2C siRNA, inhibited the expression of hypertrophy-re-lated genes in Ang-Ⅱ-induced NMVCs.CONCLUSION:MEF2C is a target gene of miR-214, which mediates the effect of miR-214 on attenuating cardiomyocyte hypertrophy .

Objective To investigate the effects of constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) on the function of hemiplegic upper extremity in the early subacute stroke patients.Methods A prospective,single-blinded,randomized controlled study was conducted.Forty-seven stroke patients with hemiplegic upper limb dysfunction were randomly divided into 2 groups:a CIMT group and a control group.The CIMT group received constraintinduced movement therapy and the control group was treated with conventional rehabilitation therapy.Both groups were treated 3 h daily,5 d a week for 2 weeks.The Wolf motor function test (WMFT) and Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) were used to evaluate upper extremity motor function,and motor activity log (MAL) was used to assess upper extremity ability in activities.WMFT,FMA and MAL were measured before and after 1 day and 6 months of treatment.Results After 1 day of treatment,FMA,WMFT,MAL-AU and MAL-HW were 53.81 ± 2.59,66.68 ± 3.54,1.89 ± 0.88 and 3.26 ± 0.65,respectively,in the CIMT group,and 48.61 ± 4.48,62.10 ± 7.97,1.25 ± 0.64 and 2.65 ± 0.93,respectively,in the control group.After 6 months of treatment,FMA,WMFT,MAL-AU and MAL-HW were 57.53 ±2.01,69.57 ± 3.00,3.00 ±0.82 and 3.84 ±0.69,respectively,in the CIMT group,and 53.30 ± 2.88,66.20 ±3.59,2.20 ± 1.06 and 3.25 ±0.64,respectively,in the control group.The scores of FMA,WMFT,MAL in the CIMT group were all higher than those in the control group at 1 day and 6 months post-treatment,and the differences were statistically significant (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Constraint-induced movement therapy can significantly improve the patients' hand function in the early stage of subacute stroke,which maintain up to 6 months of follow-up.

AIM:To investigate the effect of caspase-8 small hairpin RNA ( shRNA) on attenuating apoptosis of human mesenchymal stem cells ( hMSCs ) .METHODS: Two recombinant plasmids for over-expression of caspase-8 shRNA, pAd-Cap8 shRNA1 and pAd-Cap8 shRNA2, were constructed.Caspase-8 mRNA was determined in pAd-Cap8 shRNA-transfected human HEK293 cells by Q-PCR.The screened pAd-Cap8 shRNA was used to construct the recombinant adenovirus plasmid , which was linearized and transfected into HEK 293 cells for packaging and amplification of the recombi-nant adenovirus rAd-Cap8 shRNA.The expression of caspase-8 at mRNA and protein levels was determined by Q-PCR and Western blotting .Annexin V/PI staining and determination of caspase-8 activity were performed to assess apoptosis of hM-SCs under the conditions of serum deprivation and hypoxia .The mRNA expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), Bcl-2 and Bcl-xL was analyzed by Q-PCR.RESULTS:The pAd-Cap8 shRNA, which efficiently inhibited caspase-8 expression, was screened by Q-PCR.The recombinant adenovirus plasmid for caspase-8 shRNA was constructed and used to package and amplify the recombinant ad-enovirus ( rAd)-Cap8 shRNA successfully .rAd-Cap8 shRNA-mediated caspase-8 shRNA markedly inhibited caspase-8 ex-pression in hMSCs .Over-expression of caspase-8 shRNA by infection of rAd-Cap8 shRNA also efficiently decreased the ap-optotic rate and caspase-8 activity in hMSCs under the conditions of serum deprivation and hypoxia , with up-regulation of the mRNA expression of HGF, IGF-1 and Bcl-2.CONCLUSION:Caspase-8 shRNA attenuates hMSC apoptosis under the conditions of serum deprivation and hypoxia .

Objective To evaluate the relationship between smoking and p53 gene mutation in the lung cancer patients with Meta-analysis.Methods PubMed,Web of Science,ProQest and Medline were used to search all the relevant studies about the association between smoking and p53 gene mutation in the patients with lung cancer. Based on reviewing full text,the studies were selected and evaluated and the data was extracted.Statistical analysis was performed with Stata 1 2.0 software including the heterogeneity inspection, publication bias assessment, sensitivity analysis,effect consolidating and cumulative Meta-analysis.Results Totally 15 articles with 1 770 lung cancer patients were identified. 69.6% of the patients were smokers,30.4% were non-smokers.Overall,the smokers with lung cancer had a 2.70-fold higher risk for p53 gene mutation than the non-smokers with lung cancer (OR=2.70,95%CI=2.04-3.59).Conclusion p53 gene mutation is associated with smoking in the patients with lung cancer.The smokers with lung cancer have higher risk for p53 mutation than non-smokers.

Objective To evaluate the association between BRAF600E mutation and pathological features in papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC).Methods The raleted studies were searched through Medline,PubMed,and Web of Science,and meta-analysis was used to calculate the OR and 95％ CI of the study results.Results A total of 52 studies including 12 029 PTC patients was identified.The prevalence of BRAFV600EE mutation in PTC was 57.85％.There was a closed association between the BRAFV600E mutation and pathological features,including advanced TNM stage (OR =1.89,95％ CI 1.58-2.27),lymph node metastasis (OR =1.74,95％ CI 1.42-2.14),multifocality (OR =1.25,95％ CI 1.07-1.46),and recurrence (OR =2.26,95％ CI 1.25-4.09) of PTC.For Asians with PTC,the association between the BRAFV600E mutation and pathological features was indicated for advanced TNM stage(OR =1.56,95％ CI 1.24-1.96) and lymph node metastasis(OR =1.57,95％ CI 1.25-1.99).For Europeans with PTC,the association between the BRAFV600E mutation and pathological features was indicated for advanced TNM stage (OR =2.63,95％ CI 2.10-3.30),lymph node metastasis(OR =1.97,95％ CI 1.19-3.25),and multifocality (OR =1.35,95％ CI 1.01-1.80).Conclusion There were associations between the BRAFV600EE mutation and advanced TNM stage,lymph node metastasis,multifocality,and recurrence of PTC.