目的通过回顾性研究验证双参数膀胱影像报告体系(Vesical Imaging-Reporting and Data System,VIRADS)评分系统[T2加权(T2 weighted image,T2WI)和扩散加权(diffusion weighted image,DWI)]与多参数VI-RADS评分系统[T2WI、DWI与动态增强...目的通过回顾性研究验证双参数膀胱影像报告体系(Vesical Imaging-Reporting and Data System,VIRADS)评分系统[T2加权(T2 weighted image,T2WI)和扩散加权(diffusion weighted image,DWI)]与多参数VI-RADS评分系统[T2WI、DWI与动态增强(dynamic contrast enhance,DCE)]在膀胱癌患者磁共振诊断价值应用的研究。方法调取2020年1月–2021年12月于我院泌尿外科因膀胱癌就诊且行膀胱磁共振检查的患者影像及临床资料,最终纳入膀胱癌患者215例,其中男性183例,女性32例,平均年龄(67.60±11.42)岁。所有病例均经过病理组织切片确诊膀胱癌。两位医师双盲对多序列单独评分,对比双参数与多参数评价系统对膀胱癌的诊断效能。使用受试者工作特征(receiver operator characteristic,ROC)曲线诊断试验及Cohen's Kappa分析进行诊断效能评价及一致性分析。结果两位医师使用多参数VIRADS评分系统在总体中曲线下面积(area under the curve,AUC)及其95%置信区间为0.878(0.830~0.925)和0.856(0.805~0.907);双参数为0.889(0.844~0.934)和0.856(0.805~0.907),差异无统计学意义。在以TURBT亚组分析中差异也无统计学意义,两位医师的一致性评价Kappa值在多参数与双参数评价中分别为0.694与0.546(以VI-RADS≥3分为阳性)和0.693与0.712(以VI-RADS≥4分为阳性),且P均<0.001。结论VI-RADS双参数评分系统的诊断效能不劣于多参数评分系统,为对比剂过敏等无法进行增强检查的患者提供了选择。展开更多
BACKGROUND Emphysematous pyelonephritis(EPN)is a life-threatening necrotizing renal parenchyma infection characterized by gas formation due to severe bacterial infection,predominantly affecting diabetic and immunocomp...BACKGROUND Emphysematous pyelonephritis(EPN)is a life-threatening necrotizing renal parenchyma infection characterized by gas formation due to severe bacterial infection,predominantly affecting diabetic and immunocompromised patients.It carries high morbidity and mortality,requiring early diagnosis and timely intervention.Various prognostic scoring systems help in triaging critically ill patients.The National Early Warning Score 2(NEWS 2)scoring system is a widely used physiological assessment tool that evaluates clinical deterioration based on vital parameters,but its standard form lacks specificity for risk stratification in EPN,necessitating modifications to improve treatment decisionmaking and prognostic accuracy in this critical condition.AIM To highlight the need to modify the NEWS 2 score to enable more intense monitoring and better treatment outcomes.METHODS This prospective study was done on all EPN patients admitted to our hospital over the past 12 years.A weighted average risk-stratification index was calculated for each of the three groups,mortality risk was calculated for each of the NEWS 2 scores,and the need for intervention for each of the three groups was calculated.The NEWS 2 score was subsequently modified with 0-6,7-14 and 15-20 scores included in groups 1,2 and 3,respectively.RESULTS A total of 171 patients with EPN were included in the study,with a predominant association with diabetes(90.6%)and a female-to-male ratio of 1.5:1.The combined prognostic scoring of the three groups was 10.7,13.0,and 21.9,respectively(P<0.01).All patients managed conservatively belonged to group 1(P<0.01).Eight patients underwent early nephrectomy,with six from group 3(P<0.01).Overall mortality was 8(4.7%),with seven from group 3(87.5%).The cutoff NEWS 2 score for mortality was identified to be 15,with a sensitivity of 87.5%,specificity of 96.9%,and an overall accuracy rate of 96.5%.The area under the curve to predict mortality based on the NEWS 2 score was 0.98,with a confidence interval of(0.97,1.0)and P<0.001.CONCLUSION Modified NEWS 2(mNEWS 2)score dramatically aids in the appropriate assessment of treatment-related outcomes.MNEWS 2 scores should become the practice standard to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with this dreaded illness.展开更多
Objective We aimed to investigate the patterns of fasting blood glucose(FBG)trajectories and analyze the relationship between various occupational hazard factors and FBG trajectories in male steelworkers.Methods The s...Objective We aimed to investigate the patterns of fasting blood glucose(FBG)trajectories and analyze the relationship between various occupational hazard factors and FBG trajectories in male steelworkers.Methods The study cohort included 3,728 workers who met the selection criteria for the Tanggang Occupational Cohort(TGOC)between 2017 and 2022.A group-based trajectory model was used to identify the FBG trajectories.Environmental risk scores(ERS)were constructed using regression coefficients from the occupational hazard model as weights.Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to explore the effects of occupational hazard factors using the ERS on FBG trajectories.Results FBG trajectories were categorized into three groups.An association was observed between high temperature,noise exposure,and FBG trajectory(P<0.05).Using the first quartile group of ERS1 as a reference,the fourth quartile group of ERS1 had an increased risk of medium and high FBG by 1.90and 2.21 times,respectively(odds ratio[OR]=1.90,95%confidence interval[CI]:1.17–3.10;OR=2.21,95%CI:1.09–4.45).Conclusion An association was observed between occupational hazards based on ERS and FBG trajectories.The risk of FBG trajectory levels increase with an increase in ERS.展开更多
BACKGROUND Chronic liver disease is a growing global health problem,leading to hepatic decompensation characterized by an array of clinical and biochemical complic-ations.Several scoring systems have been introduced i...BACKGROUND Chronic liver disease is a growing global health problem,leading to hepatic decompensation characterized by an array of clinical and biochemical complic-ations.Several scoring systems have been introduced in assessing the severity of hepatic decompensation with the most frequent ones are Child-Pugh score,model of end-stage liver disease(MELD)score,and MELD-Na score.Anemia is frequently observed in cirrhotic patients and is linked to worsened clinical outcomes.Although studies have explored anemia in liver disease,few have investigated the correlation of hemoglobin level with the severity of hepatic decompensation.AIM To determine the relationship between hemoglobin levels and the severity of decompensated liver disease and comparing the strength of this correlation using the Child-Pugh,MELD,and MELD-Na scores.METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital with 652 decompensated liver disease patients enrolled in the study.Data was collected on demographics,clinical history,and laboratory findings,including hemoglobin levels,bilirubin,albumin,prothrombin time(international normalized ratio),sodium,and creatinine.The Child-Pugh,MELD,and MELD-Na scores were calculated.Statistical analysis was performed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 26,and correlations between hemoglobin levels and severity scores were assessed using Spearman's correlation coefficient.RESULTS The study included 405 males(62.1%)and 247 females(37.9%)with an average age of 58.8 years.Significant inverse correlations were found between hemoglobin levels and Child-Pugh,MELD,and MELD-Na scores(P<0.01),with the MELD scoring system being the strongest correlator among all.One-way analysis of variance revealed significant differences in hemoglobin levels across the severity groups of each scoring system(P=0.001).Tukey's post hoc analysis confirmed significant internal differences among each severity group.CONCLUSION Understanding the correlation between hemoglobin and liver disease severity can improve patient management by offering insights into prognosis and guiding treatment decisions.展开更多
Objective:Neuroblastoma is the most common extracranial solid tumor in children and has complex genetic underpinnings.Previous genome-wide association studies(GWASs)have identified many loci associated with neuroblast...Objective:Neuroblastoma is the most common extracranial solid tumor in children and has complex genetic underpinnings.Previous genome-wide association studies(GWASs)have identified many loci associated with neuroblastoma susceptibility;however,their application in risk prediction for Chinese children has not been systematically explored.This study seeks to enhance neuroblastoma risk prediction by validating these loci and evaluating their performance in polygenic risk models.Methods:We validated 35 GWAS-identified neuroblastoma susceptibility loci in a cohort of Chinese children,consisting of 402 neuroblastoma patients and 473 healthy controls.Genotyping these polymorphisms was conducted via the TaqMan method.Univariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses revealed the genetic loci significantly associated with neuroblastoma risk.We constructed polygenic risk models by combining these loci and assessed their predictive performance via area under the curve(AUC)analysis.We also established a polygenic risk scoring(PRS)model for risk prediction by adopting the PLINK method.Results:Fourteen loci,including ten protective polymorphisms from CASC15,BARD1,LMO1,HSD17B12,and HACE1,and four risk variants from BARD1,RSRC1,CPZ and MMP20 were significantly associated with neuroblastoma risk.Compared with single-gene model,the 8-gene model(AUC=0.72)and 13-gene model(AUC=0.73)demonstrated superior predictive performance.Additionally,a PRS incorporating six significant loci achieved an AUC of 0.66,effectively stratifying individuals into distinct risk categories regarding neuroblastoma susceptibility.A higher PRS was significantly associated with advanced International Neuroblastoma Staging System(INSS)stages,suggesting its potential for clinical risk stratification.Conclusions:Our findings validate multiple loci as neuroblastoma risk factors in Chinese children and demonstrate the utility of polygenic risk models,particularly the PRS,in improving risk prediction.These results suggest that integrating multiple genetic variants into a PRS can enhance neuroblastoma risk stratification and potentially improve early diagnosis by guiding targeted screening programs for high-risk children.展开更多
Background Biomarkers-based prediction of long-term risk of acute coronary syndrome(ACS)is scarce.We aim to develop a risk score integrating clinical routine information(C)and plasma biomarkers(B)for predicting long-t...Background Biomarkers-based prediction of long-term risk of acute coronary syndrome(ACS)is scarce.We aim to develop a risk score integrating clinical routine information(C)and plasma biomarkers(B)for predicting long-term risk of ACS patients.Methods We included 2729 ACS patients from the OCEA(Observation of cardiovascular events in ACS patients).The earlier admitted 1910 patients were enrolled as development cohort;and the subsequently admitted 819 subjects were treated as valida-tion cohort.We investigated 10-year risk of cardiovascular(CV)death,myocardial infarction(MI)and all cause death in these pa-tients.Potential variables contributing to risk of clinical events were assessed using Cox regression models and a score was de-rived using main part of these variables.Results During 16,110 person-years of follow-up,there were 238 CV death/MI in the development cohort.The 7 most import-ant predictors including in the final model were NT-proBNP,D-dimer,GDF-15,peripheral artery disease(PAD),Fibrinogen,ST-segment elevated MI(STEMI),left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF),termed as CB-ACS score.C-index of the score for predica-tion of cardiovascular events was 0.79(95%CI:0.76-0.82)in development cohort and 0.77(95%CI:0.76-0.78)in the validation co-hort(5832 person-years of follow-up),which outperformed GRACE 2.0 and ABC-ACS risk score.The CB-ACS score was also well calibrated in development and validation cohort(Greenwood-Nam-D’Agostino:P=0.70 and P=0.07,respectively).Conclusions CB-ACS risk score provides a useful tool for long-term prediction of CV events in patients with ACS.This model outperforms GRACE 2.0 and ABC-ACS ischemic risk score.展开更多
Background:Acute cholangitis is an infection due to the bile duct obstruction.Despite progress in treat-ment,acute cholangitis remains potentially fatal.Early diagnosis and treatment improve the patient out-comes.The ...Background:Acute cholangitis is an infection due to the bile duct obstruction.Despite progress in treat-ment,acute cholangitis remains potentially fatal.Early diagnosis and treatment improve the patient out-comes.The present study aimed to identify clinical and biological factors at admission associated with 30-day mortality in acute cholangitis,to build an efficient prognostic score based on these parameters and to study the performances of this new score.Methods:We enrolled all adult patients consecutively hospitalized for acute cholangitis between January 2017 and December 2021.We developed a score system named ProChol using variables significantly asso-ciated with 30-day mortality in multivariate logistic analysis and simplified this system(named sProChol)based on a simple points-based approach.Results:In total,528 patients were included,with an average age of 77±13 years,a male predominance(54.2%)and a majority of lithiasis etiology(66.5%).Mortality in 30 days was 11.9%.In multivariate logis-tic analysis,tumor etiology[adjusted odds ratio(aOR)=15.43,95%confidence interval(CI):5.90-40.40],stent obstruction(aOR=5.12,95%CI:2.02-12.99),hypoalbuminemia(aOR=3.50,95%CI:1.25-9.81),renal failure(aOR=6.51,95%CI:2.62-16.18),oxygen therapy(aOR=4.63,95%CI:1.02-20.92)and cu-rative anticoagulation(aOR=2.60,95%CI:1.23-5.52)were independently associated with the 30-day mortality while fever was a protective factor(aOR=0.37,95%CI:0.16-0.84).ProChol score using these 7 parameters and sProChol using the 3 robust factors(etiology,renal failure and anticoagulation)presented respectively an area under receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves(AUC)of 0.81 and 0.77,higher than Tokyo(AUC=0.72)and Gravito-Soares et al.score(AUC=0.71).Patients with sProChol≥4 had a significantly higher risk of transfer to intensive care unit(13.3%vs.5.1%;P<0.001)and longer length of stay(P=0.0006).Conclusions:ProChol and sProChol constructed from simple clinico-biological parameters at admission,present interesting performances in predicting the 30-day mortality in acute cholangitis.展开更多
Objective:To evaluate the efficacy and symptom scores of early diabetic nephropathy(DKD)treated with modified Shenqi Dihuang Decoction.Methods:82 patients with early DKD who visited the hospital from February 2023 to ...Objective:To evaluate the efficacy and symptom scores of early diabetic nephropathy(DKD)treated with modified Shenqi Dihuang Decoction.Methods:82 patients with early DKD who visited the hospital from February 2023 to February 2025 were randomly divided into two groups by drawing.Group A received modified Shenqi Dihuang Decoction+SGLT2 inhibitor,while Group B received SGLT2 inhibitor only.The efficacy,symptom scores,blood glucose,and renal function were compared between the two groups.Results:The efficacy of Group A was higher than that of Group B in the treatment of early DKD(P<0.05).The DKD symptom scores of Group A were lower than those of Group B(P<0.05).The fasting blood glucose(FBG),2-hour postprandial blood glucose(PBG),and glycated hemoglobin(HbA1c)of Group A were better than those of Group B(P<0.05).The serum creatinine(SCr),blood urea nitrogen(BUN),and urinary albumin excretion rate(UAER)of Group A were also better than those of Group B.Conclusion:The combination of modified Shenqi Dihuang Decoction and SGLT2 inhibitor dapagliflozin has excellent efficacy in the treatment of early DKD,which can improve renal function,reduce DKD symptoms,and stabilize blood glucose levels.展开更多
Objective: To explore the application effect of nursing interventions based on APACHE II scores in patients with severe pancreatitis and its impact on the recovery time of the gastrointestinal function. Methods: A tot...Objective: To explore the application effect of nursing interventions based on APACHE II scores in patients with severe pancreatitis and its impact on the recovery time of the gastrointestinal function. Methods: A total of 86 patients with severe pancreatitis treated in our hospital from March 2023 to March 2024 were selected. Using a random number table method, the patients were divided into a control group receiving conventional nursing care and a study group receiving nursing interventions based on APACHE II scores, with 43 patients in each group. The intervention effects of the two groups were compared. Results: The recovery time of gastrointestinal function in the study group was significantly shorter than that in the control group (P < 0.05). After the intervention, the quality of life scores in the study group was significantly higher than those in the control group (P < 0.05). The incidence of complications in the study group was significantly lower than in the control group (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Nursing interventions based on APACHE II scores can shorten gastrointestinal recovery time and reduce complications in patients with severe pancreatitis, contributing to improved quality of life.展开更多
In this article,we discussed the article by Zeng et al,published in a recent issue of the World Journal of Gastroenterology.The publication represents a significant advancement in the prognostic evaluation of rectal n...In this article,we discussed the article by Zeng et al,published in a recent issue of the World Journal of Gastroenterology.The publication represents a significant advancement in the prognostic evaluation of rectal neuroendocrine neoplasms.The GATIS score is a single nomogram model that incorporates five key progno-stic factors:Tumor grade;T stage;tumor size;age;and the prognostic nutritional index.This innovation optimizes the prognostic process,delivering more accurate predictions of overall survival and progression-free survival compared to tradi-tional TNM staging and World Health Organization classification systems.The findings of the study were based on a retrospective analysis spanning 12 years and involving 1408 patients from 17 reference centers in China.In this editorial,we specifically examined the strengths and limitations of the study,the clinical implications of the GATIS score,and the questions arising from its conclusions.展开更多
Objective The objective of our study was to evaluate the vaccine effectiveness(VE)of the pentavalent rotavirus vaccine(RV5)among<5-year-old children in three provinces of China during 2020-2024 via a propensity sco...Objective The objective of our study was to evaluate the vaccine effectiveness(VE)of the pentavalent rotavirus vaccine(RV5)among<5-year-old children in three provinces of China during 2020-2024 via a propensity score-matched test-negative case-control study.Methods Electronic health records and immunization information systems were used to obtain data on acute gastroenteritis(AGE)cases tested for rotavirus(RV)infection.RV-positive cases were propensity score matched with RV-negative controls for age,visit month,and province.Results The study included 27,472 children with AGE aged 8 weeks to 4 years at the time of AGE diagnosis;7.98%(2,192)were RV-positive.The VE(95%confidence interval,CI)of 1-2 and 3 doses of RV5 against any medically attended RV infection(inpatient or outpatient)was 57.6%(39.8%,70.2%)and 67.2%(60.3%,72.9%),respectively.Among children who received the 3rd dose before turning 5 months of age,3-dose VE decreased from 70.4%(53.9%,81.1%)(<5 months since the 3rd dose)to 63.0%(49.1%,73.0%)(≥1 year since the 3rd dose).The three-dose VE rate was 69.4%(41.3%,84.0%)for RVGE hospitalization and 57.5%(38.9%,70.5%)for outpatient-only medically attended RVGE.Conclusion Three-dose RV5 VE against rotavirus gastroenteritis(RVGE)in children aged<5 years was higher than 1-2-dose VE.Three-dose VE decreased with time since the 3rd dose in children who received the 3rd dose before turning five months of age,but remained above 60%for at least one year.VE was higher for RVGE hospitalizations than for medically attended outpatient visits.展开更多
Background:Transcatheter arterial chemoembolization(TACE)combined with ablation has better clinical outcomes than monotherapy in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).However,prolonged time intervals can lead to...Background:Transcatheter arterial chemoembolization(TACE)combined with ablation has better clinical outcomes than monotherapy in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).However,prolonged time intervals can lead to recanalization and neoangiogenesis,which may interfere with the synergistic effects of combination therapy.This study aimed to investigate whether TACE simultaneously combined with microwave ablation(MWA)is more effective than sequential therapy in patients with HCC.Methods:A total of 129 HCC patients who underwent TACE combined with MWA were included in this study.Based on the time interval between the first combination therapy of TACE and MWA,patients were divided into the simultaneous and sequential groups.Propensity score matching(PSM)was performed to reduce bias between the groups.Overall survival(OS),time-to-progression(TTP),tumor response,and liver function were compared.Results:Before PSM,the simultaneous group had a higher tumor load.Following PSM,36 and 40 patients remained in the simultaneous and sequential groups,respectively.The median TTP and OS were 12.9 vs.10.6 months(P=0.262)and 44.0 vs.26.5 months(P=0.313)for the simultaneous and sequential groups,respectively.After 4–8 weeks,there were 16 complete responders and 17 partial responders in the simultaneous group and 15 and 22 patients in the sequential group,respectively(P=0.504).The median complete response duration was 11.3 and 9.2 months for the simultaneous and sequential groups,respectively(P=0.882).These results did not differ in BCLC stratified subgroups.Patients with small tumor sizes(≤5 cm),tumor nodules≤3,well-defined boundaries,and early-stage tumors were more likely to achieve complete response(all P<0.05).After 4–8 weeks,the liver function was significantly improved compared to that before or one day after treatment.Conclusions:TACE simultaneously combined with MWA is safe and effective but not superior to sequential therapy.展开更多
BACKGROUND:Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation(ECMO)is an effective measure for saving the lives of critically ill patients.Prompt identification of the risk factors for mortality among patients receiving ECMO and com...BACKGROUND:Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation(ECMO)is an effective measure for saving the lives of critically ill patients.Prompt identification of the risk factors for mortality among patients receiving ECMO and comprehensive analysis of the long-term prognosis of survivors are vital.This scoping review summarized the representative prognostic scoring systems,aiming to help clinicians in selecting an appropriate scoring system to avoid unnecessary medical resource consumption and reduce ECMO-associated mortality.METHODS:A comprehensive search of multiple databases,including PubMed,Embase,and the Cochrane Library,was conducted.After removing duplicate studies,a full-text review was performed,and all studies that reported score systems before and/or after ECMO support were included.This protocol adheres to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews(PRISMA-ScR)and has been registered with the Open Science Framework(osf.io/zp4ge).RESULTS:Among the 114 studies included,we identified three scores for patients receiving veno-venous ECMO(VV-ECMO),five scores for patients receiving veno-arterial ECMO(VA-ECMO),and three critical illness scores,which apply to both VV-and VA-ECMO conditions.All characteristics of these scoring systems,their advantages,and their limitations were summarized.CONCLUSION:The implementation of an ECMO scoring system helps to assess the condition of critically ill patients,predict outcome,and provide objective indicators to determine the optimal timing for ECMO intervention.Due to the limitations of the currently available scores,further efforts in improving and validating the ECMO scoring system are needed to achieve the goals of minimizing unnecessary consumption of medical resources and reducing mortality rates.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the value of dynamic monitoring of serum interleukin(IL)-33 and tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-αlevels in the early diagnosis,severity assessment and prognosis of acute pancreatitis(AP)combined w...Objective:To investigate the value of dynamic monitoring of serum interleukin(IL)-33 and tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-αlevels in the early diagnosis,severity assessment and prognosis of acute pancreatitis(AP)combined with abdominal CT radiomics and intestinal microbiota data.Methods:A total of 170 AP patients were admitted immediately after the onset of the disease and divided into MAP group(85 cases)and SAP group(85 cases).The levels of serum IL-33,TNF-α,IL-6,and HMGB1,as well as the expression of miRNA-155 in extracellular vesicles(EVs),were dynamically monitored at multiple time points(0 h,6 h,12 h,24 h,3 d,5 d,7 d,14 d)after admission.Abdominal CT radiomics analyzed the texture characteristics of pancreatic necrosis,and stool samples collected at admission were metagenomic sequencing of the gut microbiome.The Acute Pancreatitis Severity Bedside Index(BISAP)score is calculated within 48 hours of admission.Multivariate regression analysis assessed the independent effects of various factors on the prognosis of mortality groups.Results:Serum IL-33 and TNF-αlevels in SAP patients were significantly higher than those in MAP patients(p<0.05)at all time points,peaked on day 3,and decreased with treatment.The levels of these cytokines in patients with SIRS were also higher than in patients without SIRS(p<0.05).The serum IL-33,TNF-αlevels and BISAP scores in the mortality group were higher than those in the survival group(p<0.05).Multivariate regression analysis showed that serum IL-33(OR=3.21,95%CI:1.12–9.23,p=0.03),TNF-α(OR=4.05,95%CI:1.37–11.96,p=0.01),and BISAP score(OR=5.67,95%CI:1.83–17.54,p<0.01)were independent prognostic risk factors.Spearman correlation analysis showed that serum IL-33 and TNF-αlevels were positively correlated with BISAP scores(r=0.68,p<0.01;r=0.73,p<0.01).Conclusion:Dynamic monitoring of serum IL-33 and TNF-αlevels combined with BISAP score has important clinical value for early diagnosis,severity assessment,treatment guidance and prognosis evaluation of AP,and provides a basis for accurate diagnosis and treatment.展开更多
AIM:To compare analysis of the impact of high altitude on corneal endothelial cells,and the prognosis in patients with cataract surgeries.METHODS:Totally 265 plateau patients with cataract surgeries performed between ...AIM:To compare analysis of the impact of high altitude on corneal endothelial cells,and the prognosis in patients with cataract surgeries.METHODS:Totally 265 plateau patients with cataract surgeries performed between January 2019 and July 2022(average altitude=3000 m),and 524 plain patients with cataract surgeries performed between January 2020 and July 2022 were included.The propensity score matching(PSM)method was applied to match the basic information of patients in both regions on a 1:1 basis.Corneal endothelial cell density(ECD),coefficient of variation(CV),hexagonal cell ratio(HEX),duration of surgery,and pre-and postoperative visual acuity(VA)were compared retrospectively,and correlation tests were done.RESULTS:Totally 223 pairs have been matched successfully.The HEX in the plateau group was higher than that in the plain group(61.95%±6.191%vs 44.91%±6.829%,P<0.001).For ECD and CV,no significant differences were observed between both groups(P>0.1).The pre-and postoperative VA of patients with cataract surgeries in the plateau group were lower(1.40±0.610 vs 0.71±0.514,P<0.001&0.68±0.479 vs 0.18±0.259,P<0.001),and the duration of surgery was longer than those in the plain group(27.06±14.900 min vs 16.03±8.033 min,P<0.001).No significant associations were found between the post-operative VA and the corneal endothelial parameters(P>0.05),while the post-operative VA was significantly related to the pre-operative VA and the duration of surgery(P<0.05).CONCLUSION:The relative hypoxic environment of the plateau does not promote the apoptosis of corneal endothelial cells,but may lead to the compensatory increase of their functions.In plateau patients,no significant associations are found between the poor VA and the corneal endothelial functions early after cataract surgeries.展开更多
Objective:To evaluate the therapeutic effect of Shenqi Dihuang Decoction combined with calcium dobesilate on patients with diabetic nephropathy(DKD).Methods:90 patients with DKD who visited the hospital from March 202...Objective:To evaluate the therapeutic effect of Shenqi Dihuang Decoction combined with calcium dobesilate on patients with diabetic nephropathy(DKD).Methods:90 patients with DKD who visited the hospital from March 2024 to March 2025 were selected as samples and randomly divided into two groups.Group A was treated with Shenqi Dihuang Decoction combined with calcium dobesilate,while Group B was treated with calcium dobesilate alone.The efficacy,syndrome scores,blood glucose levels,and renal function indicators were compared between the two groups.Results:The efficacy of DKD treatment in Group A was higher than that in Group B(P<0.05).The syndrome scores in Group A were lower than those in Group B(P<0.05).The 2-hour postprandial blood glucose(PBG),fasting blood glucose(FBG),and glycated hemoglobin(HbA1c)levels in Group A were lower than those in Group B(P<0.05).The serum creatinine(SCr),urinary microalbumin,urinary albumin excretion rate(UAER),and β2-microglobulin(β2-MG)levels in Group A were also lower than those in Group B(P<0.05).Conclusion:The treatment of DKD with Shenqi Dihuang Decoction combined with calcium dobesilate can stabilize blood glucose levels,improve renal function,and reduce syndrome scores,which is highly effective and feasible.展开更多
文摘目的通过回顾性研究验证双参数膀胱影像报告体系(Vesical Imaging-Reporting and Data System,VIRADS)评分系统[T2加权(T2 weighted image,T2WI)和扩散加权(diffusion weighted image,DWI)]与多参数VI-RADS评分系统[T2WI、DWI与动态增强(dynamic contrast enhance,DCE)]在膀胱癌患者磁共振诊断价值应用的研究。方法调取2020年1月–2021年12月于我院泌尿外科因膀胱癌就诊且行膀胱磁共振检查的患者影像及临床资料,最终纳入膀胱癌患者215例,其中男性183例,女性32例,平均年龄(67.60±11.42)岁。所有病例均经过病理组织切片确诊膀胱癌。两位医师双盲对多序列单独评分,对比双参数与多参数评价系统对膀胱癌的诊断效能。使用受试者工作特征(receiver operator characteristic,ROC)曲线诊断试验及Cohen's Kappa分析进行诊断效能评价及一致性分析。结果两位医师使用多参数VIRADS评分系统在总体中曲线下面积(area under the curve,AUC)及其95%置信区间为0.878(0.830~0.925)和0.856(0.805~0.907);双参数为0.889(0.844~0.934)和0.856(0.805~0.907),差异无统计学意义。在以TURBT亚组分析中差异也无统计学意义,两位医师的一致性评价Kappa值在多参数与双参数评价中分别为0.694与0.546(以VI-RADS≥3分为阳性)和0.693与0.712(以VI-RADS≥4分为阳性),且P均<0.001。结论VI-RADS双参数评分系统的诊断效能不劣于多参数评分系统,为对比剂过敏等无法进行增强检查的患者提供了选择。
文摘BACKGROUND Emphysematous pyelonephritis(EPN)is a life-threatening necrotizing renal parenchyma infection characterized by gas formation due to severe bacterial infection,predominantly affecting diabetic and immunocompromised patients.It carries high morbidity and mortality,requiring early diagnosis and timely intervention.Various prognostic scoring systems help in triaging critically ill patients.The National Early Warning Score 2(NEWS 2)scoring system is a widely used physiological assessment tool that evaluates clinical deterioration based on vital parameters,but its standard form lacks specificity for risk stratification in EPN,necessitating modifications to improve treatment decisionmaking and prognostic accuracy in this critical condition.AIM To highlight the need to modify the NEWS 2 score to enable more intense monitoring and better treatment outcomes.METHODS This prospective study was done on all EPN patients admitted to our hospital over the past 12 years.A weighted average risk-stratification index was calculated for each of the three groups,mortality risk was calculated for each of the NEWS 2 scores,and the need for intervention for each of the three groups was calculated.The NEWS 2 score was subsequently modified with 0-6,7-14 and 15-20 scores included in groups 1,2 and 3,respectively.RESULTS A total of 171 patients with EPN were included in the study,with a predominant association with diabetes(90.6%)and a female-to-male ratio of 1.5:1.The combined prognostic scoring of the three groups was 10.7,13.0,and 21.9,respectively(P<0.01).All patients managed conservatively belonged to group 1(P<0.01).Eight patients underwent early nephrectomy,with six from group 3(P<0.01).Overall mortality was 8(4.7%),with seven from group 3(87.5%).The cutoff NEWS 2 score for mortality was identified to be 15,with a sensitivity of 87.5%,specificity of 96.9%,and an overall accuracy rate of 96.5%.The area under the curve to predict mortality based on the NEWS 2 score was 0.98,with a confidence interval of(0.97,1.0)and P<0.001.CONCLUSION Modified NEWS 2(mNEWS 2)score dramatically aids in the appropriate assessment of treatment-related outcomes.MNEWS 2 scores should become the practice standard to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with this dreaded illness.
基金supported by the Key Research and Development Program of the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(grant number:2016YF0900605)the Key Research and Development Program of Hebei Province(grant number:192777129D)+1 种基金the Joint Fund for Iron and Steel of the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province(grant number:H2016209058)the National Natural Science Foundation for Regional Joint Fund of China(grant number:U22A20364)。
文摘Objective We aimed to investigate the patterns of fasting blood glucose(FBG)trajectories and analyze the relationship between various occupational hazard factors and FBG trajectories in male steelworkers.Methods The study cohort included 3,728 workers who met the selection criteria for the Tanggang Occupational Cohort(TGOC)between 2017 and 2022.A group-based trajectory model was used to identify the FBG trajectories.Environmental risk scores(ERS)were constructed using regression coefficients from the occupational hazard model as weights.Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to explore the effects of occupational hazard factors using the ERS on FBG trajectories.Results FBG trajectories were categorized into three groups.An association was observed between high temperature,noise exposure,and FBG trajectory(P<0.05).Using the first quartile group of ERS1 as a reference,the fourth quartile group of ERS1 had an increased risk of medium and high FBG by 1.90and 2.21 times,respectively(odds ratio[OR]=1.90,95%confidence interval[CI]:1.17–3.10;OR=2.21,95%CI:1.09–4.45).Conclusion An association was observed between occupational hazards based on ERS and FBG trajectories.The risk of FBG trajectory levels increase with an increase in ERS.
文摘BACKGROUND Chronic liver disease is a growing global health problem,leading to hepatic decompensation characterized by an array of clinical and biochemical complic-ations.Several scoring systems have been introduced in assessing the severity of hepatic decompensation with the most frequent ones are Child-Pugh score,model of end-stage liver disease(MELD)score,and MELD-Na score.Anemia is frequently observed in cirrhotic patients and is linked to worsened clinical outcomes.Although studies have explored anemia in liver disease,few have investigated the correlation of hemoglobin level with the severity of hepatic decompensation.AIM To determine the relationship between hemoglobin levels and the severity of decompensated liver disease and comparing the strength of this correlation using the Child-Pugh,MELD,and MELD-Na scores.METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital with 652 decompensated liver disease patients enrolled in the study.Data was collected on demographics,clinical history,and laboratory findings,including hemoglobin levels,bilirubin,albumin,prothrombin time(international normalized ratio),sodium,and creatinine.The Child-Pugh,MELD,and MELD-Na scores were calculated.Statistical analysis was performed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 26,and correlations between hemoglobin levels and severity scores were assessed using Spearman's correlation coefficient.RESULTS The study included 405 males(62.1%)and 247 females(37.9%)with an average age of 58.8 years.Significant inverse correlations were found between hemoglobin levels and Child-Pugh,MELD,and MELD-Na scores(P<0.01),with the MELD scoring system being the strongest correlator among all.One-way analysis of variance revealed significant differences in hemoglobin levels across the severity groups of each scoring system(P=0.001).Tukey's post hoc analysis confirmed significant internal differences among each severity group.CONCLUSION Understanding the correlation between hemoglobin and liver disease severity can improve patient management by offering insights into prognosis and guiding treatment decisions.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82173593,32300473)Guangzhou Science and Technology Project(No.2025A04J4537,2025A04J4696)+1 种基金Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2023A1515220053)Postdoctoral Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.2021K524C).
文摘Objective:Neuroblastoma is the most common extracranial solid tumor in children and has complex genetic underpinnings.Previous genome-wide association studies(GWASs)have identified many loci associated with neuroblastoma susceptibility;however,their application in risk prediction for Chinese children has not been systematically explored.This study seeks to enhance neuroblastoma risk prediction by validating these loci and evaluating their performance in polygenic risk models.Methods:We validated 35 GWAS-identified neuroblastoma susceptibility loci in a cohort of Chinese children,consisting of 402 neuroblastoma patients and 473 healthy controls.Genotyping these polymorphisms was conducted via the TaqMan method.Univariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses revealed the genetic loci significantly associated with neuroblastoma risk.We constructed polygenic risk models by combining these loci and assessed their predictive performance via area under the curve(AUC)analysis.We also established a polygenic risk scoring(PRS)model for risk prediction by adopting the PLINK method.Results:Fourteen loci,including ten protective polymorphisms from CASC15,BARD1,LMO1,HSD17B12,and HACE1,and four risk variants from BARD1,RSRC1,CPZ and MMP20 were significantly associated with neuroblastoma risk.Compared with single-gene model,the 8-gene model(AUC=0.72)and 13-gene model(AUC=0.73)demonstrated superior predictive performance.Additionally,a PRS incorporating six significant loci achieved an AUC of 0.66,effectively stratifying individuals into distinct risk categories regarding neuroblastoma susceptibility.A higher PRS was significantly associated with advanced International Neuroblastoma Staging System(INSS)stages,suggesting its potential for clinical risk stratification.Conclusions:Our findings validate multiple loci as neuroblastoma risk factors in Chinese children and demonstrate the utility of polygenic risk models,particularly the PRS,in improving risk prediction.These results suggest that integrating multiple genetic variants into a PRS can enhance neuroblastoma risk stratification and potentially improve early diagnosis by guiding targeted screening programs for high-risk children.
基金funded,in part,by the National Natural Science Fund (NSFC,China) under award number 81900382supported,in part,by the Yang talents Program of Beijing (QML20200302)Beijing Municipal Natural Science Foundation (7222072).
文摘Background Biomarkers-based prediction of long-term risk of acute coronary syndrome(ACS)is scarce.We aim to develop a risk score integrating clinical routine information(C)and plasma biomarkers(B)for predicting long-term risk of ACS patients.Methods We included 2729 ACS patients from the OCEA(Observation of cardiovascular events in ACS patients).The earlier admitted 1910 patients were enrolled as development cohort;and the subsequently admitted 819 subjects were treated as valida-tion cohort.We investigated 10-year risk of cardiovascular(CV)death,myocardial infarction(MI)and all cause death in these pa-tients.Potential variables contributing to risk of clinical events were assessed using Cox regression models and a score was de-rived using main part of these variables.Results During 16,110 person-years of follow-up,there were 238 CV death/MI in the development cohort.The 7 most import-ant predictors including in the final model were NT-proBNP,D-dimer,GDF-15,peripheral artery disease(PAD),Fibrinogen,ST-segment elevated MI(STEMI),left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF),termed as CB-ACS score.C-index of the score for predica-tion of cardiovascular events was 0.79(95%CI:0.76-0.82)in development cohort and 0.77(95%CI:0.76-0.78)in the validation co-hort(5832 person-years of follow-up),which outperformed GRACE 2.0 and ABC-ACS risk score.The CB-ACS score was also well calibrated in development and validation cohort(Greenwood-Nam-D’Agostino:P=0.70 and P=0.07,respectively).Conclusions CB-ACS risk score provides a useful tool for long-term prediction of CV events in patients with ACS.This model outperforms GRACE 2.0 and ABC-ACS ischemic risk score.
文摘Background:Acute cholangitis is an infection due to the bile duct obstruction.Despite progress in treat-ment,acute cholangitis remains potentially fatal.Early diagnosis and treatment improve the patient out-comes.The present study aimed to identify clinical and biological factors at admission associated with 30-day mortality in acute cholangitis,to build an efficient prognostic score based on these parameters and to study the performances of this new score.Methods:We enrolled all adult patients consecutively hospitalized for acute cholangitis between January 2017 and December 2021.We developed a score system named ProChol using variables significantly asso-ciated with 30-day mortality in multivariate logistic analysis and simplified this system(named sProChol)based on a simple points-based approach.Results:In total,528 patients were included,with an average age of 77±13 years,a male predominance(54.2%)and a majority of lithiasis etiology(66.5%).Mortality in 30 days was 11.9%.In multivariate logis-tic analysis,tumor etiology[adjusted odds ratio(aOR)=15.43,95%confidence interval(CI):5.90-40.40],stent obstruction(aOR=5.12,95%CI:2.02-12.99),hypoalbuminemia(aOR=3.50,95%CI:1.25-9.81),renal failure(aOR=6.51,95%CI:2.62-16.18),oxygen therapy(aOR=4.63,95%CI:1.02-20.92)and cu-rative anticoagulation(aOR=2.60,95%CI:1.23-5.52)were independently associated with the 30-day mortality while fever was a protective factor(aOR=0.37,95%CI:0.16-0.84).ProChol score using these 7 parameters and sProChol using the 3 robust factors(etiology,renal failure and anticoagulation)presented respectively an area under receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves(AUC)of 0.81 and 0.77,higher than Tokyo(AUC=0.72)and Gravito-Soares et al.score(AUC=0.71).Patients with sProChol≥4 had a significantly higher risk of transfer to intensive care unit(13.3%vs.5.1%;P<0.001)and longer length of stay(P=0.0006).Conclusions:ProChol and sProChol constructed from simple clinico-biological parameters at admission,present interesting performances in predicting the 30-day mortality in acute cholangitis.
文摘Objective:To evaluate the efficacy and symptom scores of early diabetic nephropathy(DKD)treated with modified Shenqi Dihuang Decoction.Methods:82 patients with early DKD who visited the hospital from February 2023 to February 2025 were randomly divided into two groups by drawing.Group A received modified Shenqi Dihuang Decoction+SGLT2 inhibitor,while Group B received SGLT2 inhibitor only.The efficacy,symptom scores,blood glucose,and renal function were compared between the two groups.Results:The efficacy of Group A was higher than that of Group B in the treatment of early DKD(P<0.05).The DKD symptom scores of Group A were lower than those of Group B(P<0.05).The fasting blood glucose(FBG),2-hour postprandial blood glucose(PBG),and glycated hemoglobin(HbA1c)of Group A were better than those of Group B(P<0.05).The serum creatinine(SCr),blood urea nitrogen(BUN),and urinary albumin excretion rate(UAER)of Group A were also better than those of Group B.Conclusion:The combination of modified Shenqi Dihuang Decoction and SGLT2 inhibitor dapagliflozin has excellent efficacy in the treatment of early DKD,which can improve renal function,reduce DKD symptoms,and stabilize blood glucose levels.
文摘Objective: To explore the application effect of nursing interventions based on APACHE II scores in patients with severe pancreatitis and its impact on the recovery time of the gastrointestinal function. Methods: A total of 86 patients with severe pancreatitis treated in our hospital from March 2023 to March 2024 were selected. Using a random number table method, the patients were divided into a control group receiving conventional nursing care and a study group receiving nursing interventions based on APACHE II scores, with 43 patients in each group. The intervention effects of the two groups were compared. Results: The recovery time of gastrointestinal function in the study group was significantly shorter than that in the control group (P < 0.05). After the intervention, the quality of life scores in the study group was significantly higher than those in the control group (P < 0.05). The incidence of complications in the study group was significantly lower than in the control group (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Nursing interventions based on APACHE II scores can shorten gastrointestinal recovery time and reduce complications in patients with severe pancreatitis, contributing to improved quality of life.
文摘In this article,we discussed the article by Zeng et al,published in a recent issue of the World Journal of Gastroenterology.The publication represents a significant advancement in the prognostic evaluation of rectal neuroendocrine neoplasms.The GATIS score is a single nomogram model that incorporates five key progno-stic factors:Tumor grade;T stage;tumor size;age;and the prognostic nutritional index.This innovation optimizes the prognostic process,delivering more accurate predictions of overall survival and progression-free survival compared to tradi-tional TNM staging and World Health Organization classification systems.The findings of the study were based on a retrospective analysis spanning 12 years and involving 1408 patients from 17 reference centers in China.In this editorial,we specifically examined the strengths and limitations of the study,the clinical implications of the GATIS score,and the questions arising from its conclusions.
基金the Study on Vaccine Application Evaluation Strategies and Capacity Building (INV-006373)the National Key R&D Program of China(2024YFC2310604)
文摘Objective The objective of our study was to evaluate the vaccine effectiveness(VE)of the pentavalent rotavirus vaccine(RV5)among<5-year-old children in three provinces of China during 2020-2024 via a propensity score-matched test-negative case-control study.Methods Electronic health records and immunization information systems were used to obtain data on acute gastroenteritis(AGE)cases tested for rotavirus(RV)infection.RV-positive cases were propensity score matched with RV-negative controls for age,visit month,and province.Results The study included 27,472 children with AGE aged 8 weeks to 4 years at the time of AGE diagnosis;7.98%(2,192)were RV-positive.The VE(95%confidence interval,CI)of 1-2 and 3 doses of RV5 against any medically attended RV infection(inpatient or outpatient)was 57.6%(39.8%,70.2%)and 67.2%(60.3%,72.9%),respectively.Among children who received the 3rd dose before turning 5 months of age,3-dose VE decreased from 70.4%(53.9%,81.1%)(<5 months since the 3rd dose)to 63.0%(49.1%,73.0%)(≥1 year since the 3rd dose).The three-dose VE rate was 69.4%(41.3%,84.0%)for RVGE hospitalization and 57.5%(38.9%,70.5%)for outpatient-only medically attended RVGE.Conclusion Three-dose RV5 VE against rotavirus gastroenteritis(RVGE)in children aged<5 years was higher than 1-2-dose VE.Three-dose VE decreased with time since the 3rd dose in children who received the 3rd dose before turning five months of age,but remained above 60%for at least one year.VE was higher for RVGE hospitalizations than for medically attended outpatient visits.
基金supported by grants from Guangzhou Sci-ence and Technology Bureau City-University(College)Joint Fund-ing Project(2023A03J0224)2024 Guangzhou Basic and Applied Basic Research Scheme(Project for Maiden Voyage)(SL2023A04J00258)。
文摘Background:Transcatheter arterial chemoembolization(TACE)combined with ablation has better clinical outcomes than monotherapy in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).However,prolonged time intervals can lead to recanalization and neoangiogenesis,which may interfere with the synergistic effects of combination therapy.This study aimed to investigate whether TACE simultaneously combined with microwave ablation(MWA)is more effective than sequential therapy in patients with HCC.Methods:A total of 129 HCC patients who underwent TACE combined with MWA were included in this study.Based on the time interval between the first combination therapy of TACE and MWA,patients were divided into the simultaneous and sequential groups.Propensity score matching(PSM)was performed to reduce bias between the groups.Overall survival(OS),time-to-progression(TTP),tumor response,and liver function were compared.Results:Before PSM,the simultaneous group had a higher tumor load.Following PSM,36 and 40 patients remained in the simultaneous and sequential groups,respectively.The median TTP and OS were 12.9 vs.10.6 months(P=0.262)and 44.0 vs.26.5 months(P=0.313)for the simultaneous and sequential groups,respectively.After 4–8 weeks,there were 16 complete responders and 17 partial responders in the simultaneous group and 15 and 22 patients in the sequential group,respectively(P=0.504).The median complete response duration was 11.3 and 9.2 months for the simultaneous and sequential groups,respectively(P=0.882).These results did not differ in BCLC stratified subgroups.Patients with small tumor sizes(≤5 cm),tumor nodules≤3,well-defined boundaries,and early-stage tumors were more likely to achieve complete response(all P<0.05).After 4–8 weeks,the liver function was significantly improved compared to that before or one day after treatment.Conclusions:TACE simultaneously combined with MWA is safe and effective but not superior to sequential therapy.
基金Natural Sciences Foundation of Gansu(No.23JRRA0972No.25RCKA013)+4 种基金Natural Sciences Foundation of Fujian(No.2022J05105)Science and Technology Planning Project of Chengguan District(No.2022RCCX0023)Cuiying Scientific and Technological Innovation Program of Lanzhou University Second Hospital(No.CY2022-MS-A03)Talent Introduction Plan of the Lanzhou University Second Hospital(No.YJRCKYQDJ-2021-02)Major Scientific Research Project on Health and Medical Science and Technology Innovation in Gansu Province(No.GSWSQNPY2024-13).
文摘BACKGROUND:Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation(ECMO)is an effective measure for saving the lives of critically ill patients.Prompt identification of the risk factors for mortality among patients receiving ECMO and comprehensive analysis of the long-term prognosis of survivors are vital.This scoping review summarized the representative prognostic scoring systems,aiming to help clinicians in selecting an appropriate scoring system to avoid unnecessary medical resource consumption and reduce ECMO-associated mortality.METHODS:A comprehensive search of multiple databases,including PubMed,Embase,and the Cochrane Library,was conducted.After removing duplicate studies,a full-text review was performed,and all studies that reported score systems before and/or after ECMO support were included.This protocol adheres to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews(PRISMA-ScR)and has been registered with the Open Science Framework(osf.io/zp4ge).RESULTS:Among the 114 studies included,we identified three scores for patients receiving veno-venous ECMO(VV-ECMO),five scores for patients receiving veno-arterial ECMO(VA-ECMO),and three critical illness scores,which apply to both VV-and VA-ECMO conditions.All characteristics of these scoring systems,their advantages,and their limitations were summarized.CONCLUSION:The implementation of an ECMO scoring system helps to assess the condition of critically ill patients,predict outcome,and provide objective indicators to determine the optimal timing for ECMO intervention.Due to the limitations of the currently available scores,further efforts in improving and validating the ECMO scoring system are needed to achieve the goals of minimizing unnecessary consumption of medical resources and reducing mortality rates.
文摘Objective:To investigate the value of dynamic monitoring of serum interleukin(IL)-33 and tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-αlevels in the early diagnosis,severity assessment and prognosis of acute pancreatitis(AP)combined with abdominal CT radiomics and intestinal microbiota data.Methods:A total of 170 AP patients were admitted immediately after the onset of the disease and divided into MAP group(85 cases)and SAP group(85 cases).The levels of serum IL-33,TNF-α,IL-6,and HMGB1,as well as the expression of miRNA-155 in extracellular vesicles(EVs),were dynamically monitored at multiple time points(0 h,6 h,12 h,24 h,3 d,5 d,7 d,14 d)after admission.Abdominal CT radiomics analyzed the texture characteristics of pancreatic necrosis,and stool samples collected at admission were metagenomic sequencing of the gut microbiome.The Acute Pancreatitis Severity Bedside Index(BISAP)score is calculated within 48 hours of admission.Multivariate regression analysis assessed the independent effects of various factors on the prognosis of mortality groups.Results:Serum IL-33 and TNF-αlevels in SAP patients were significantly higher than those in MAP patients(p<0.05)at all time points,peaked on day 3,and decreased with treatment.The levels of these cytokines in patients with SIRS were also higher than in patients without SIRS(p<0.05).The serum IL-33,TNF-αlevels and BISAP scores in the mortality group were higher than those in the survival group(p<0.05).Multivariate regression analysis showed that serum IL-33(OR=3.21,95%CI:1.12–9.23,p=0.03),TNF-α(OR=4.05,95%CI:1.37–11.96,p=0.01),and BISAP score(OR=5.67,95%CI:1.83–17.54,p<0.01)were independent prognostic risk factors.Spearman correlation analysis showed that serum IL-33 and TNF-αlevels were positively correlated with BISAP scores(r=0.68,p<0.01;r=0.73,p<0.01).Conclusion:Dynamic monitoring of serum IL-33 and TNF-αlevels combined with BISAP score has important clinical value for early diagnosis,severity assessment,treatment guidance and prognosis evaluation of AP,and provides a basis for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
文摘AIM:To compare analysis of the impact of high altitude on corneal endothelial cells,and the prognosis in patients with cataract surgeries.METHODS:Totally 265 plateau patients with cataract surgeries performed between January 2019 and July 2022(average altitude=3000 m),and 524 plain patients with cataract surgeries performed between January 2020 and July 2022 were included.The propensity score matching(PSM)method was applied to match the basic information of patients in both regions on a 1:1 basis.Corneal endothelial cell density(ECD),coefficient of variation(CV),hexagonal cell ratio(HEX),duration of surgery,and pre-and postoperative visual acuity(VA)were compared retrospectively,and correlation tests were done.RESULTS:Totally 223 pairs have been matched successfully.The HEX in the plateau group was higher than that in the plain group(61.95%±6.191%vs 44.91%±6.829%,P<0.001).For ECD and CV,no significant differences were observed between both groups(P>0.1).The pre-and postoperative VA of patients with cataract surgeries in the plateau group were lower(1.40±0.610 vs 0.71±0.514,P<0.001&0.68±0.479 vs 0.18±0.259,P<0.001),and the duration of surgery was longer than those in the plain group(27.06±14.900 min vs 16.03±8.033 min,P<0.001).No significant associations were found between the post-operative VA and the corneal endothelial parameters(P>0.05),while the post-operative VA was significantly related to the pre-operative VA and the duration of surgery(P<0.05).CONCLUSION:The relative hypoxic environment of the plateau does not promote the apoptosis of corneal endothelial cells,but may lead to the compensatory increase of their functions.In plateau patients,no significant associations are found between the poor VA and the corneal endothelial functions early after cataract surgeries.
文摘Objective:To evaluate the therapeutic effect of Shenqi Dihuang Decoction combined with calcium dobesilate on patients with diabetic nephropathy(DKD).Methods:90 patients with DKD who visited the hospital from March 2024 to March 2025 were selected as samples and randomly divided into two groups.Group A was treated with Shenqi Dihuang Decoction combined with calcium dobesilate,while Group B was treated with calcium dobesilate alone.The efficacy,syndrome scores,blood glucose levels,and renal function indicators were compared between the two groups.Results:The efficacy of DKD treatment in Group A was higher than that in Group B(P<0.05).The syndrome scores in Group A were lower than those in Group B(P<0.05).The 2-hour postprandial blood glucose(PBG),fasting blood glucose(FBG),and glycated hemoglobin(HbA1c)levels in Group A were lower than those in Group B(P<0.05).The serum creatinine(SCr),urinary microalbumin,urinary albumin excretion rate(UAER),and β2-microglobulin(β2-MG)levels in Group A were also lower than those in Group B(P<0.05).Conclusion:The treatment of DKD with Shenqi Dihuang Decoction combined with calcium dobesilate can stabilize blood glucose levels,improve renal function,and reduce syndrome scores,which is highly effective and feasible.
