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Böttrich T, Bauer P, Gröβer V, Huber M, Raifer H, Frech T, Nolte S, Dombrowski T, Cemic F, Sommer N, Ringseis R, Eder K, Krüger K, Weyh C. Subpopulations of regulatory T cells are associated with subclinical atherosclerotic plaques, levels of LDL, and cardiorespiratory fitness in the elderly. JOURNAL OF SPORT AND HEALTH SCIENCE 2024; 13:288-296. [PMID: 37951470 PMCID: PMC11117006 DOI: 10.1016/j.jshs.2023.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Revised: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Atherosclerosis forms the pathological basis for the development of cardiovascular disease. Since pathological processes initially develop without clinically relevant symptoms, the identification of early markers in the subclinical stage plays an important role for initiating early interventions. There is evidence that regulatory T cells (Tregs) are involved in the development of atherosclerosis. Therefore, the present study aimed to identify and investigate associations with Tregs and their subsets in a cohort of healthy elderly individuals with and without subclinical atherosclerotic plaques (SAP). In addition, various lifestyle and risk factors, such as cardiorespiratory fitness, were investigated as associated signatures. METHODS A cross-sectional study was performed in 79 participants (male: n = 50; age = 63.6 ± 3.7 years; body mass index = 24.9 ± 3.1 kg/m²; mean ± SD) who had no previous diagnosis of chronic disease and were not taking medication. Ultrasound of the carotids to identify SAP, cardiovascular function measurement for vascular assessment and a cardiorespiratory fitness test to determine peak oxygen uptake were performed. Additionally, tests were conducted to assess blood lipids and determine glucose levels. Immunophenotyping of Tregs and their subtypes (resting (rTregs) and effector/memory (mTregs)) was performed by 8-chanel flow cytometry. Participants were categorized according to atherosclerotic plaque status. Linear and logistic regression models were used to analyze associations between parameters. RESULTS SAP was detected in a total of 29 participants. The participants with plaque were older (64.8 ± 3.6 years vs. 62.9 ± 3.5 years) and had higher peripheral systolic blood pressure (133.8 ± 14.7 mmHg vs. 125.8 ± 10.9 mmHg). The participants with SAP were characterized by a lower percentage of rTregs (28.8% ± 10.7% vs. 34.6% ± 10.7%) and a higher percentage of mTregs (40.3% ± 14.7% vs. 30.0% ± 11.9%). Multiple logistic regression identified age (odds ratio (OR) = 1.20 (95% confidence interval (95%CI): 1.01-1.42)) and mTregs (OR = 1.05 (95%CI: 1.02-1.10)) as independent risk factors for SAP. Stepwise linear regression could reveal an association of peak oxygen uptake (β = 0.441), low-density lipoprotein (LDL) (β = -0.096), and SAP (β = 6.733) with mTregs and LDL (β = 0.104) with rTregs. CONCLUSION While at an early stage of SAP, the total proportion of Tregs gives no indication of vascular changes, this is indicated by a shift in the Treg subgroups. Factors such as serum LDL or cardiopulmonary fitness may be associated with this shift and may also be additional diagnostic indicators. This could be used to initiate lifestyle-based preventive measures at an early stage, which may have a protective effect against disease progression.
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- Tim Böttrich
- Department of Exercise Physiology and Sports Therapy, Institute of Sports Science, Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen 35394, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Giessen 35392, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Giessen 35392, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Giessen 35392, Germany
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- Institute for Systems Immunology, Center for Tumor und Immunology, Marburg 35032, Germany
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- Department of Exercise Physiology and Sports Therapy, Institute of Sports Science, Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen 35394, Germany
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- Department of Exercise Physiology and Sports Therapy, Institute of Sports Science, Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen 35394, Germany
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- Department of Exercise Physiology and Sports Therapy, Institute of Sports Science, Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen 35394, Germany
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- TH Mittelhessen, Department of Computer Science, University of Applied Sciences Giessen, Giessen 35390, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Universities of Giessen and Marburg Lung Center (UGMLC), Member of the German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Giessen 35394, Germany; Excellence Cluster Cardio-Pulmonary Institute (CPI), Justus-Liebig University, Giessen 35394, Germany
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition and Nutrition Physiology, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Giessen 35390, Germany
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition and Nutrition Physiology, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Giessen 35390, Germany
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- Department of Exercise Physiology and Sports Therapy, Institute of Sports Science, Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen 35394, Germany.
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- Department of Exercise Physiology and Sports Therapy, Institute of Sports Science, Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen 35394, Germany
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Mou K, Chan SMH, Vlahos R. Musculoskeletal crosstalk in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and comorbidities: Emerging roles and therapeutic potentials. Pharmacol Ther 2024; 257:108635. [PMID: 38508342 DOI: 10.1016/j.pharmthera.2024.108635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a multifaceted respiratory disorder characterized by progressive airflow limitation and systemic implications. It has become increasingly apparent that COPD exerts its influence far beyond the respiratory system, extending its impact to various organ systems. Among these, the musculoskeletal system emerges as a central player in both the pathogenesis and management of COPD and its associated comorbidities. Muscle dysfunction and osteoporosis are prevalent musculoskeletal disorders in COPD patients, leading to a substantial decline in exercise capacity and overall health. These manifestations are influenced by systemic inflammation, oxidative stress, and hormonal imbalances, all hallmarks of COPD. Recent research has uncovered an intricate interplay between COPD and musculoskeletal comorbidities, suggesting that muscle and bone tissues may cross-communicate through the release of signalling molecules, known as "myokines" and "osteokines". We explored this dynamic relationship, with a particular focus on the role of the immune system in mediating the cross-communication between muscle and bone in COPD. Moreover, we delved into existing and emerging therapeutic strategies for managing musculoskeletal disorders in COPD. It underscores the development of personalized treatment approaches that target both the respiratory and musculoskeletal aspects of COPD, offering the promise of improved well-being and quality of life for individuals grappling with this complex condition. This comprehensive review underscores the significance of recognizing the profound impact of COPD on the musculoskeletal system and its comorbidities. By unravelling the intricate connections between these systems and exploring innovative treatment avenues, we can aspire to enhance the overall care and outcomes for COPD patients, ultimately offering hope for improved health and well-being.
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- Centre for Respiratory Science and Health, School of Health & Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Centre for Respiratory Science and Health, School of Health & Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Centre for Respiratory Science and Health, School of Health & Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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Ribeiro JAM, Oliveira SG, Ocamoto GN, Thommazo-Luporini LD, Mendes RG, Borghi-Silva A, Phillips SA, Billinger SA, Russo TL. Hemispheric lateralization, endothelial function, and arterial compliance in chronic post-stroke individuals: a cross-sectional exploratory study. Int J Neurosci 2024; 134:481-491. [PMID: 36028987 DOI: 10.1080/00207454.2022.2118597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Revised: 07/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Purpose/Aim: Cardiovascular function is controlled and regulated by a functional brain-heart axis. Although the exact mechanism is not fully understood, several studies suggest a hemispheric asymmetry in the neural control of cardiovascular function. Thus, the purpose of this study was to examine whether endothelial function and arterial compliance differ between individuals with left- and right-sided strokes.Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional exploratory study. Thirty individuals more than 6 months after stroke participated in the study. The endothelial function was assessed by ultrasound-measured flow-mediated dilation of the nonparetic arm brachial artery (baFMD). The arterial stiffness was assessed by measuring carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (cfPWV) and central aortic pulse wave analysis [augmentation index (AIx), augmentation index normalized to a heart rate of 75 bpm (AIx@75) and reflection magnitude (RM)] using applanation tonometry. Results: Participants with right-sided stroke had worse endothelial function than those with left-sided stroke. This difference (baFMD = 2.51%) was significant (p = 0.037), and it represented a medium effect size (r = 0.38). Likewise, they had higher arterial stiffness than those with left-sided stroke. This difference (AIx = 10%; RM = 7%) was significant (p = 0.011; p = 0.012), and it represented a medium effect size (r = 0.48; r = 0.47).Conclusions: Our findings suggest that individuals with right-sided stroke have reduced endothelial function and arterial compliance compared to those with left-sided stroke. These data may indicate that those with right-sided strokes are more susceptible to cardiovascular events.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, USA
- KU Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Fairway, KS, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil
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Malakan Rad E, Momtazmanesh S, Saeedi Moghaddam S, Rezaei N, Rezaei N, Jamshidi H, Naghavi M, Larijani B, Farzadfar F. Infective Endocarditis in North Africa and the Middle East, 1990‒2019: Updates from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. ARCHIVES OF IRANIAN MEDICINE 2024; 27:229-238. [PMID: 38690789 PMCID: PMC11097324 DOI: 10.34172/aim.2024.34] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND Infective endocarditis (IE), a severe and economically impactful condition, lacks substantial epidemiological data in the North Africa and Middle East (NAME) region. This study focused on analyzing the trends and burden of IE in NAME from 1990 to 2019, taking into account factors like age, gender, and socio-demographic index (SDI). METHODS The Global Burden of Disease data from 1990 to 2019 was retrieved from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) website. RESULTS Between 1990 and 2019, the age-standardized rates (ASR) for IE incidence increased by 59%, and prevalence and years lived with disability (YLDs) rose by 12% and 9%, respectively, while the ASRs for deaths, disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), and years of life lost (YLLs) saw reductions of 22%, 34%, and 34% in the NAME region. Death rates among children under five declined by 72%. Gender and the SDI did not significantly influence these changes. Saudi Arabia witnessed the most significant increase in ASR of IE incidence since 1990, while Turkey had the highest rates in 2019. The year 2019 also saw the highest death rate among those aged 70 and over, with over 91000 DALYs from IE. DALYs decreased by 71.5% for children under five from 1990 to 2019 but remained stable for individuals in their seventies. Jordan showed the most notable decrease in ASRs for deaths, DALYs, and YLLs among children under five. CONCLUSION This study highlights the changing epidemiology of IE in the NAME region, recommending the establishment of multidisciplinary IE registries, antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines for healthcare-associated IE, and strategies to control antimicrobial resistance as key mitigation measures.
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- Elaheh Malakan Rad
- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Kiel Institute for the World Economy, Kiel, Germany
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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- Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
- Department of Health Metrics Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- The list of authors of Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2019 North Africa and the Middle East (NAME) Endocarditis Collaborators is provided in Supplementary file 4
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Shi Y, Yu C, Zhou W, Wang T, Zhu L, Cheng X, Bao H. The Association of Malnutrition With Chronic Kidney Disease in the Older Chinese Population With Hypertension: Evidence From the China H-type Hypertension Registry Study. J Ren Nutr 2024; 34:209-215. [PMID: 37116627 DOI: 10.1053/j.jrn.2023.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Revised: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 04/09/2023] [Indexed: 04/30/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Current evidence of the dose-response association between the geriatric nutritional risk index (GNRI) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) is limited. Hence, this study aimed to determine the association between GNRI and CKD in the elderly Chinese population with hypertension. METHODS Data were derived from the China H-type Hypertension Registry. A total of 9,897 elderly patients with hypertension were included in the cross-sectional analysis. GNRI was calculated using the serum albumin and weight loss and the specific formula was as follows: GNRI = [1.489 × serum albumin (g/L)] + [41.7 × (actual weight/ideal weight)]. The outcome of our study was CKD, which was defined as an estimated glomerular filtration rate value of <60 mL/minute/1.73 m2. The association between the GNRI and CKD was analyzed using multivariate logistic regression. RESULTS The present study population was composed of 9,897 participants with an average age of 68.67 (6.10) years. In particular, it was consisted of 4,683 (47.32%) male and 5,214 (52.68%) female participants. Overall, there was a significantly negative association between GNRI and CKD prevalence (per 1 increment; adjusted odds ratio [OR], 0.96; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.95-0.97). In a fully adjusted model, compared with the participants in the highest group tertiles 3 (GNRI ≥112), the participants in group tertiles 1 (GNRI <106) and group tertiles 2 (GNRI ≥106 ≤ 112) increased the prevalence of CKD by 57% (OR 1.57, 95% CI: 1.28-1.93) and 5% (OR 1.05, 95% CI: 0.86-1.28), respectively. Moreover, similar results were observed when the GNRI was assessed as a categorical variable based on the clinical cutoff values. CONCLUSION This cross-sectional analysis found a significant negative association between GNRI and CKD among the elderly Chinese adults with hypertension.
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- Yumeng Shi
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, China; Jiangxi Provincial Cardiovascular Disease Clinical Medical Research Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, China; Jiangxi Sub-center of National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Cardiovascular Disease Clinical Medical Research Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, China; Jiangxi Sub-center of National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China; Center for Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Cardiovascular Disease Clinical Medical Research Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, China; Jiangxi Sub-center of National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China; Center for Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Cardiovascular Disease Clinical Medical Research Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, China; Jiangxi Sub-center of National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China; Center for Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Cardiovascular Disease Clinical Medical Research Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, China; Jiangxi Sub-center of National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China; Center for Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, China; Jiangxi Provincial Cardiovascular Disease Clinical Medical Research Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, China; Jiangxi Sub-center of National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China; Center for Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, China; Jiangxi Provincial Cardiovascular Disease Clinical Medical Research Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, China; Jiangxi Sub-center of National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China; Center for Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.
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Ramadan M, Ghamdi H, Aboalola D, Alorainan N, Alsalmi R, Afash A, Hariri A, Alboloshi A, Samkari A, Alsiary R. Disease burden and projection of total and early-onset colorectal cancer in Gulf cooperation council countries from 1990 to 2019. Neoplasia 2024; 51:100988. [PMID: 38513469 PMCID: PMC10965807 DOI: 10.1016/j.neo.2024.100988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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BACKGROUND Early-onset colorectal cancer (EO-CRC) incidence and prevalence trends in the rise in high income countries, such as the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The study aimed to offer an up-to-date assessment of the overall burden of CRC, and EO-CRC in GCC countries and project its incidence and mortality in 2030. METHOD The prevalence, incidence, mortality, years of life lived with disability (YLDs), and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) of CRC were obtained from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2019. The incidence and mortality of CRC, and EO-CRC up to 2030 were predicted. RESULTS All GCC countries showed a higher annual average percentage changes (AAPC) AAPC incidence rate for EO-CRC compared to CRC. In Saudi Arabia the number of CRC cases has increased from 1990 1484.57; (95 % UI 1987.98,1083.86) 11.4-fold-increase to 16991.83; (95 % UI 21754.79,12892.12) in 2019. In 2030, the total incidence cases of CRC for the six Gulf countries are expected to reach 13,339 thousand, primarily driven by Saudi Arabia with 7,910.19 cases. In 2030, the CRC mortality rate is projected to be 7,647 cases, with nearly 57 % of CRC mortality cases anticipated in Saudi Arabia. CONCLUSION This study sheds light on the alarming rise in CRC and EO-CRC across Gulf countries from 1990 to 2019, emphasizing Saudi Arabia's significant burden. It projects a concerning increase in CRC incidence and mortality by 2030, primarily in Saudi Arabia, and highlights the need for immediate public health interventions.
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- Majed Ramadan
- Population Health Research Section, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC), King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Ministry of National Guard - Health Affairs, P.O.BOX 9515, Jeddah 21423, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC), King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Ministry of National Guard - Health Affairs, P.O.BOX 9515, Jeddah 21423, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Cellular Therapy and Cancer Research, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC), King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Ministry of National Guard - Health Affairs, P.O.BOX 9515, Jeddah 21423, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University (KAU), P.O Box: 80200, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, P.O.BOX 123 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, D02 YN77, Republic of Ireland
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- Ibn Sina National College For medical Studies (ISNC), P.O.BOX 53347, Jeddah 21583, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Ibn Sina National college for medical Studies (ISNC), P.O.BOX 23814, JEDDAH 9397, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Medicine Faculty, King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, P.O.B.O.X 80200
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, SAU; Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ministry of National
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- Department of Cellular Therapy and Cancer Research, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC), King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Ministry of National Guard - Health Affairs, P.O.BOX 9515, Jeddah 21423, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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Hernández-Flandes A, Hernández-Ortega S, Ramírez-Apan T, Rocha-Zavaleta L, Silva-Jimenez N, Martínez-Vázquez M. Synthesis of Cycloartan-16β-ol from 16β 24R-Epoxy-Cycloartane and Their Cytotoxicity Evaluation Against Human Cancer Cell Lines. Chem Biodivers 2024; 21:e202301346. [PMID: 38520744 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202301346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2023] [Revised: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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It was found that Argentatins A and B triterpenoids make up approximately 20-30 % of the waste resin produced from the industrial processes to isolate rubber from P. argentatum. We have developed an efficient protocol for synthesizing cycloartane-16β-ol derivatives by opening the oxepane ring of argentatin B acetate (2) with BF3-OEt2. Although three new cycloartenol derivatives showed high cytotoxicity against PC-3 and HCT-15 cancer cell lines, nevertheless, the best results were obtained for (16β,24R) -(16,24-epoxy-cycloartan-2(1H)-ylidene) acetate (14), compound with intact oxepane ring. These results indicate that the substituents in the argentatin nucleus and a side chain account for the cytotoxic activity. However, according to the selectivity index (SI), 14 did not show selectivity activity to cancer cell lines over the HaCat noncancerous cell line. The compound 3β,16β-Dihydroxy-cycloartan-24-one (5), synthesized by oxepane opening, demonstrated high cytotoxic activity to cancer cell lines and showed a remarkable selectivity to cancer cell lines over the noncancerous ones. These results suggest that 5 could lead to the development of new anticancer compounds.
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- Atzin Hernández-Flandes
- Departmento de Productos Naturales, Instituto de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. C. Exterior, C. Universitaria, Ciudad de México, Coyoacán, 04510 DCMX, México
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- Departmento de Productos Naturales, Instituto de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. C. Exterior, C. Universitaria, Ciudad de México, Coyoacán, 04510 DCMX, México
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- Departmento de Productos Naturales, Instituto de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. C. Exterior, C. Universitaria, Ciudad de México, Coyoacán, 04510 DCMX, México
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- Departamento de Biología Molecular y Biotecnología, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas., Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. C. Exterior, C. Universitaria, Ciudad de México, Coyoacán, 04510 DCMX, México
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- Departmento de Productos Naturales, Instituto de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. C. Exterior, C. Universitaria, Ciudad de México, Coyoacán, 04510 DCMX, México
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- Departmento de Productos Naturales, Instituto de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. C. Exterior, C. Universitaria, Ciudad de México, Coyoacán, 04510 DCMX, México
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Hou HJ, Cong TZ, Cai Y, Ba YH, Chen ME, Yang JY, Luo ZH. Influencing factors of hospitalization cost of hypertension patients in traditional Chinese medicine hospitals. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1329768. [PMID: 38737867 PMCID: PMC11084283 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1329768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024] Open
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Objectives This study aimed to analyze the influencing factors of hospitalization cost of hypertensive patients in TCM (traditional Chinese medicine, TCM) hospitals, which can provide a scientific basis for hospitals to control the hospitalization cost of hypertension. Methods In this study, 3,595 hospitalized patients with a primary diagnosis of tertiary hypertension in Tianshui City Hospital of TCM, Gansu Province, China, from January 2017 to June 2022, were used as research subjects. Using univariate analysis to identify the relevant variables of hospitalization cost, followed by incorporating the statistically significant variables of univariate analysis as independent variables in multiple linear regression analysis, and establishing the path model based on the results of the multiple linear regression finally, to explore the factors influencing hospitalization cost comprehensively. Results The results showed that hospitalization cost of hypertension patients were mainly influenced by length of stay, age, admission pathways, payment methods of medical insurance, and visit times, with length of stay being the most critical factor. Conclusion The Chinese government should actively exert the characteristics and advantages of TCM in the treatment of chronic diseases such as hypertension, consistently optimize the treatment plans of TCM, effectively reduce the length of stay and steadily improve the health literacy level of patients, to alleviate the illnesses pain and reduce the economic burden of patients.
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- Hao-jia Hou
- School of Public Health, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Business and Management, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Business and Management, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Marxism Studies, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China
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Mitterer W, Odri Komazec I, Huber E, Schaefer B, Posod A, Kiechl-Kohlendorfer U. Young hearts, early risks: novel cardiovascular biomarkers in former very preterm infants at kindergarten age. Pediatr Res 2024:10.1038/s41390-024-03210-7. [PMID: 38658663 DOI: 10.1038/s41390-024-03210-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND Preterm birth is associated with long-term cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. In adults, fibroblast growth factor-23 (FGF-23), α-Klotho, and secretoneurin have all garnered attention as cardiovascular biomarkers, but their utility in pediatric populations has not yet been ascertained. The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate these novel cardiovascular biomarkers and their association with indicators of cardiovascular impairment in the highly vulnerable population of former very preterm infants. METHODS Five- to seven-year-old children born at < 32 weeks' gestation were eligible for the study. Healthy same-aged children born at term served as controls. Biomarkers were quantified in fasting blood samples, and echocardiographic measurements including assessment of aortic elastic properties were obtained. RESULTS We included 26 former very preterm infants and 21 term-born children in the study. At kindergarten age, former very preterm infants exhibited significantly higher plasma concentrations of biologically active intact FGF-23 (iFGF-23; mean 43.2 pg/mL vs. 29.1 pg/mL, p = 0.003) and secretoneurin (median 93.8 pmol/L vs. 70.5 pmol/L, p = 0.046). iFGF-23 inversely correlated with distensibility of the descending aorta. CONCLUSION In preterm-born children, iFGF-23 and secretoneurin both offer prospects as valuable cardiovascular biomarkers, potentially allowing for risk stratification and timely implementation of preventive measures. IMPACT Former very preterm infants have increased plasma concentrations of the novel cardiovascular biomarkers intact fibroblast growth factor-23 (iFGF-23) and secretoneurin at kindergarten age. Increases in iFGF-23 concentrations are associated with decreased distensibility of the descending aorta even at this early age. Monitoring of cardiovascular risk factors is essential in individuals with a history of preterm birth. Both iFGF-23 and secretoneurin hold promise as clinically valuable biomarkers for risk stratification, enabling the implementation of early preventive measures.
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- Wolfgang Mitterer
- Department of Pediatrics II, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
- VASCage GmbH, Research Centre on Vascular Ageing and Stroke, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Pediatrics III, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Pediatrics II, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Medicine I, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Pediatrics II, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria.
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Fang L, Zhou M, Mao F, Diao M, Hu W, Jin G. Development and validation of a nomogram for predicting 28-day mortality in patients with ischemic stroke. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0302227. [PMID: 38656987 PMCID: PMC11042708 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0302227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND/AIM We aimed to construct a validated nomogram model for predicting short-term (28-day) ischemic stroke mortality among critically ill populations. MATERIALS AND METHODS We collected raw data from the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care IV database, a comprehensive repository renowned for its depth and breadth in critical care information. Subsequently, a rigorous analytical framework was employed, incorporating a 10-fold cross-validation procedure to ensure robustness and reliability. Leveraging advanced statistical methodologies, specifically the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator regression, variables pertinent to 28-day mortality in ischemic stroke were meticulously screened. Next, binary logistic regression was utilized to establish nomogram, then applied concordance index to evaluate discrimination of the prediction models. Predictive performance of the nomogram was assessed by integrated discrimination improvement (IDI) and net reclassification index (NRI). Additionally, we generated calibration curves to assess calibrating ability. Finally, we evaluated the nomogram's net clinical benefit using decision curve analysis (DCA), in comparison with scoring systems clinically applied under common conditions. RESULTS A total of 2089 individuals were identified and assigned into training (n = 1443) or validation (n = 646) cohorts. Various identified risk factors, including age, ethnicity, marital status, underlying metastatic solid tumor, Charlson comorbidity index, heart rate, Glasgow coma scale, glucose concentrations, white blood cells, sodium concentrations, potassium concentrations, mechanical ventilation, use of heparin and mannitol, were associated with short-term (28-day) mortality in ischemic stroke individuals. A concordance index of 0.834 was obtained in the training dataset, indicating that our nomogram had good discriminating ability. Results of IDI and NRI in both cohorts proved that our nomogram had positive improvement of predictive performance, compared to other scoring systems. The actual and predicted incidence of mortality showed favorable concordance on calibration curves (P > 0.05). DCA curves revealed that, compared with scoring systems clinically used under common conditions, the constructed nomogram yielded a greater net clinical benefit. CONCLUSIONS Utilizing a comprehensive array of fourteen readily accessible variables, a prognostic nomogram was meticulously formulated and rigorously validated to provide precise prognostication of short-term mortality within the ischemic stroke cohort.
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- Lingyan Fang
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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Jashim ZB, Shahrukh S, Hossain SA, Jahan-E-Gulshan, Huda MN, Islam MM, Hossain ME. Biomonitoring potentially toxic elements in atmospheric particulate matter of greater Dhaka region using leaves of higher plants. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2024; 196:468. [PMID: 38656463 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-024-12612-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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In this study, four different plant species, namely Artocarpus heterophyllus, Mangifera indica, Psidium guajava, and Swietenia mahagoni, were selected from seven different locations to assess the feasibility of using them as a cost-effective alternative for biomonitoring air quality. Atmospheric coarse particulate matter (PM10), soil samples, and leaf samples were collected from residential, industrial, and traffic-congested sites located in the greater Dhaka region. The heavy metal concentrations (Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn) in the leaves of the different species, PM10, and soil samples were analyzed. The highest Pb (718 ng/m3) and Zn (15,956 ng/m3) concentrations were found in PM10 of Kodomtoli which is an industrial area. On the other hand, the highest Fe (6,152 ng/m3) and Ni (61.1 ng/m3) concentrations were recorded in the PM10 of Gabtoli, a heavy-traffic area. A significant positive correlation (r = 0.74; p < 0.01) between Pb content in plant leaves and PM fraction was found which indicated that atmospheric PM-bound Pb may contribute to the uptake of Pb by plant leaves. The analysis of the enrichment factor (EF) revealed that soils were contaminated with Cd, Ni, Pb, and Zn. The abaxial leaf surfaces of Psidium guajava growing at the polluted site exhibited up to a 40% decrease in stomatal pores compared to the control site. Saet's summary index (Zc) demonstrated that Mangifera indica had the highest bioaccumulation capacity. The metal accumulation index (MAI) was also evaluated to assess the overall metal accumulation capacity of the selected plants. Of the four species, Swietenia mahagoni (3.05) exhibited the highest MAI value followed by Mangifera indica (2.97). Mangifera indica and Swietenia mahagoni were also found to accumulate high concentrations of Pb and Cr in their leaves and are deemed to be good candidates to biomonitor Pb and Cr contents in ambient air.
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- Zuairia Binte Jashim
- Department of Soil, Water and Environment, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh
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- Department of Soil, Water and Environment, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh
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- Department of Soil, Water and Environment, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh
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- Department of Soil, Water and Environment, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh
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- Centre for Advanced Research in Sciences, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh
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Chen L, Li H, Liu X, Zhang N, Wang K, Shi A, Gao H, Akdis D, Saguner AM, Xu X, Osto E, Van de Veen W, Li G, Bayés-Genís A, Duru F, Song J, Li X, Hu S. PBX/Knotted 1 homeobox-2 (PKNOX2) is a novel regulator of myocardial fibrosis. Signal Transduct Target Ther 2024; 9:94. [PMID: 38644381 PMCID: PMC11033280 DOI: 10.1038/s41392-024-01804-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024] Open
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Much effort has been made to uncover the cellular heterogeneities of human hearts by single-nucleus RNA sequencing. However, the cardiac transcriptional regulation networks have not been systematically described because of the limitations in detecting transcription factors. In this study, we optimized a pipeline for isolating nuclei and conducting single-nucleus RNA sequencing targeted to detect a higher number of cell signal genes and an optimal number of transcription factors. With this unbiased protocol, we characterized the cellular composition of healthy human hearts and investigated the transcriptional regulation networks involved in determining the cellular identities and functions of the main cardiac cell subtypes. Particularly in fibroblasts, a novel regulator, PKNOX2, was identified as being associated with physiological fibroblast activation in healthy hearts. To validate the roles of these transcription factors in maintaining homeostasis, we used single-nucleus RNA-sequencing analysis of transplanted failing hearts focusing on fibroblast remodelling. The trajectory analysis suggested that PKNOX2 was abnormally decreased from fibroblast activation to pathological myofibroblast formation. Both gain- and loss-of-function in vitro experiments demonstrated the inhibitory role of PKNOX2 in pathological fibrosis remodelling. Moreover, fibroblast-specific overexpression and knockout of PKNOX2 in a heart failure mouse model induced by transverse aortic constriction surgery significantly improved and aggravated myocardial fibrosis, respectively. In summary, this study established a high-quality pipeline for single-nucleus RNA-sequencing analysis of heart muscle. With this optimized protocol, we described the transcriptional regulation networks of the main cardiac cell subtypes and identified PKNOX2 as a novel regulator in suppressing fibrosis and a potential therapeutic target for future translational studies.
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- Liang Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, P. R. China
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- School of Statistics and Data Science, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, University Heart Center, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology, University Heart Center, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, University Heart Center, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Institute for Clinical Chemistry, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF), University of Zurich, Davos, Switzerland
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- State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Heart Institute, Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona, CIBERCV, Spain
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- Department of Cardiology, University Heart Center, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, P. R. China.
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Mota M, Pires R, Cunha M, Santos MR. Nurses' perception of the impact of professional development sessions on their pre-hospital clinical practice with trauma victims. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1365509. [PMID: 38711765 PMCID: PMC11071442 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1365509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024] Open
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Background Continuing education is important for the quality of clinical practice because it complements it and focuses primarily on producing qualified pre-hospital nurses with operationally defined competence in nursing standards. The objective of this study was to assess pre-hospital nurses' opinion of the impact of professional development sessions on their clinical practice. Method A descriptive and quantitative study was carried out involving Portuguese pre-hospital nurses. Six professional development sessions were presented in 2020 to pre-hospital registered nurses in four of Portugal's main cities. To collect the data, at the end of each session, we apply a questionnaire designed specifically for this study. This data collection instrument consists of 11 questions, six designed to evaluate the session and five designed to evaluate the trainer responsible for the session. A five-point Likert scale was used for each question, where 1 corresponds to very dissatisfied and 5 to extremely satisfied. Results Two hundred and two nurses, which represents 55% of all Portuguese pre-hospital nurses, took part in the assessment of the professional development sessions. The nurses were from the Northern region of Portugal (51%; n = 102), the Centre region (29%; n = 59) and the Southern region of Portugal (20%; n = 41). Nurses found the session extremely satisfactory. All the assessment scores ranged between 4.4 and 4.7 points, on a scale of 1 to 5. 76.2% of the participants considered that the knowledge acquired could have a major impact [score = 5] on their future clinical practice. The majority of pre-hospital nurses (96.5%) felt that the session could have a major impact [score = 5; 76.2%, n = 154] or a very important impact [score = 4; 20.3%, n = 41] on their clinical practice. Conclusion The professional development sessions provide pre-hospital nurses with the latest research findings and the majority of nurses considered that the training had a huge impact on their clinical practice. However, it is important that future research aims to explore the cause-effect relationship between training and improved clinical practice.
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- Mauro Mota
- Health School of the Polytechnic University of Viseu, Viseu, Portugal
- UICISA: E/ESEnfC—Cluster at the Health School of Polytechnic University of Viseu, Viseu, Portugal
- CINTESIS—Center for Health Technology and Services Research, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- CINTESIS—Center for Health Technology and Services Research, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Nursing School of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Health School of the Polytechnic University of Viseu, Viseu, Portugal
- UICISA: E/ESEnfC—Cluster at the Health School of Polytechnic University of Viseu, Viseu, Portugal
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- CINTESIS—Center for Health Technology and Services Research, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Nursing School of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Zhang T, Ye R, Shen Z, Chang Q, Zhao Y, Chen L, Zhao L, Xia Y. Joint association of serum urate and healthy diet with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease incidence: results from the UK Biobank study. Food Funct 2024; 15:4642-4651. [PMID: 38595152 DOI: 10.1039/d3fo02750c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Background: The role of serum urate (SU) levels in the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains a topic of debate, and it is unclear whether a healthy diet can mitigate the impact of SU on COPD risk. The objective of this study is to examine whether and to what extent a healthy diet can reduce the risk of COPD in relation to SU levels. Methods: The cohort analysis included 155 403 participants from the UK Biobank. SU levels were measured at the time of recruitment. A healthy diet score was calculated based on the consumption of vegetables, fruits, fish, processed meats, unprocessed red meat, whole grains, and refined grains. The Cox proportional hazards model was used to analyze the associations between SU levels, a healthy diet score, and the risk of COPD. Results: During a follow-up period of 1 409 969 person-years, 2918 incident cases of COPD were identified. Compared with the lowest SU level group, the hazard ratio (HR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) for COPD were 1.17 (1.03, 1.34) for participants with the highest SU level (hyperuricemia), indicating a positive association. Additionally, a dose-response relationship was observed between SU levels and the incidence of COPD (P-value for overall <0.0001). In the combined effect analysis, compared to individuals with high SU (hyperuricemia) + a low diet score (diet score <4), those with normal SU + a high diet score (diet score ≥4) had a HR (95% CI) of 0.75 (0.65, 0.87) for COPD. Conclusions: In summary, there is a positive association between SU levels and the risk of COPD. Furthermore, a healthier diet can mitigate the risk of COPD associated with high SU levels.
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- Tingjing Zhang
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, China
- Institutes of Brain Science, Wannan Medical College
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, China
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Precision Medical Research on Major Chronic Disease, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Precision Medical Research on Major Chronic Disease, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Hubei Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Precision Medical Research on Major Chronic Disease, Shenyang, China
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Choi M, Sempungu JK, Lee EH, Lee YH. Differential trends and patterns of sociodemographic disparities in burden of mental disorders, substance use disorder and self-harm across age groups: ecological study in 204 countries using the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. BJPsych Open 2024; 10:e89. [PMID: 38639211 PMCID: PMC11060086 DOI: 10.1192/bjo.2024.26] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND It is well-known that socioeconomic status is associated with mental illness at both the individual and population levels, but there is a less clear understanding of whether socioeconomic development is related to poor mental health at the country level. AIMS We aimed to investigate sociodemographic disparities in burden of mental disorders, substance use disorders and self-harm by age group. METHOD Estimates of age-specific disability-adjusted life years (DALY) rates for mental disorders, substance use disorders and self-harm from 1990 to 2019 for 204 countries were obtained. The sociodemographic index (SDI) was used to assess sociodemographic development. Associations between burden of mental health and sociodemographic development in 1990 and 2019 were investigated, and sociodemographic inequalities in burden of mental health from 1990 to 2019 by age were estimated using the concentration index. RESULTS Differential trends in sociodemographic disparities in diseases across age groups were observed. For mental disorders, particularly depressive disorder and substance use disorders, DALY rates in high SDI countries were higher and increased more than those in countries with other SDI levels among individuals aged 10-24 and 25-49 years. By contrast, DALY rates for those over 50 years were lower in high SDI countries than in countries with other SDI levels between 1990 and 2019. A higher DALY rate among younger individuals accompanied a higher SDI at the country level. However, increased sociodemographic development was associated with decreased disease burden for adults aged ≥70 years. CONCLUSIONS Strategies for improving mental health and strengthening mental health system should consider a broader sociocultural context.
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- Minjae Choi
- Institute for Future Public Health, Graduate School of Public Health, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea; and Department of Preventive Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea; and Program in Public Health, Graduate School, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea; and Program in Public Health, Graduate School, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Adoboi F, Mohammed A, Duodu PA, Aboagye RG, Seidu AA, Wongnaah FG, Ahinkorah BO. Sex-related inequalities in crude and age-standardized suicide rates: trends in Ghana from 2000 to 2019. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:1070. [PMID: 38632578 PMCID: PMC11022425 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-18516-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Suicide represents a major public health concern, affecting a significant portion of individuals. However, there remains a gap in understanding the age and sex disparities in the occurrence of suicide. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the sex-related inequalities in suicide rates in Ghana from 2000 to 2019. METHODS We utilized data from the WHO Health Equity Assessment Toolkit (HEAT) online software. We analysed sex differences in both crude and age-standardized suicide rates in Ghana spanning from 2000 to 2019. Crude and age-adjusted suicide rates were calculated based on the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) definition and coding of suicide mortality. We measured inequality in terms of sex. Two inequality indicators were used to examine the suicide rates: the difference (D) and the ratio (R). RESULTS Age-standardized and crude suicide rates in Ghana were higher among men from 2000 to 2019. Between 2000 and 2007, the age-standardized suicide rate for women rose steadily and declined slightly between 2008 and 2019. Age-standardized suicide rates for men increased consistently from 2000 to 2010, then declined steadily from 2011 to 2019. The crude suicide rates among men and women followed similar patterns. The widest absolute inequality in crude suicide rates (D) was recorded in 2013 (D=-11.91), while the smallest difference was observed in 2000 (D=-7.16). We also found the greatest disparity in age-standardized rates in 2011 (D=-21.46) and the least in 2000 (D=-14.32). The crude suicide rates increased with age for both men and women aged 15-54 years and 55-85+ years respectively. However, the increased rate was higher in men than in women across all age groups surveyed. A similar pattern was observed for relative inequality in both crude and age-standardized rates of suicide. CONCLUSION The suicide rate in Ghana has declined over time. Suicide is more common among older men. Inequalities in suicide rates, in both absolute and relative terms, are similar. There is a need to monitor suicide trends in Ghana, especially among older men. Moreover, the findings could serve as a basis for future studies on suicide in Ghana.
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- Faustina Adoboi
- Cape Coast Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Cape Coast, Ghana
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- Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
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- Department of Nursing, School of Human and Health Sciences, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, England, UK
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- School of Population Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of New South Wales, 2052, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
- Department of Family and Community Health, Fred N. Binka School of Public Health, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Hohoe, Ghana.
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- College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, 4811, Queensland, QLD, Australia
- Centre for Gender and Advocacy, Takoradi Technical University, Takoradi, P.O. Box 256, Ghana
- REMS Consultancy Services Limited, Sekondi-Takoradi, Western Region, Ghana
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- REMS Consultancy Services Limited, Sekondi-Takoradi, Western Region, Ghana
- School of Clinical Medicine, University of New South Wales Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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Souza K, Sosu EM, Thomson S, Rasmussen S. A systematic review of the studies testing the integrated motivational-volitional model of suicidal behaviour. Health Psychol Rev 2024:1-25. [PMID: 38626312 DOI: 10.1080/17437199.2024.2336013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/18/2024]
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Despite the influence of the integrated motivational-volitional (IMV)1 model on research and practice, the supporting literature has not been systematically synthesised. This systematic review aims to synthesise the literature testing the IMV model of suicidal behaviour. Using citation and database searching, PsycINFO, EMBASE, PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar were searched for studies referencing the IMV model (last searched on 28th March 2023). Included studies empirically tested the hypotheses of the model. Quality assessment was conducted using the National Institute of Health tool. Findings from 98 records (100 studies, 138,365 participants) were narratively synthesised. Results from studies directly testing the hypothesised pathways of the model supported the defeat-entrapment-suicidal ideation pathway of the IMV model. Case-control studies comparing differences between control, ideation, and enactment groups were consistent with hypotheses in univariate and cross-sectional analyses. However, support for the model was mixed for case-control multivariate and prospective studies. Due to low overlap in variables studied, the role of specific pre-motivational phase variables and stage-specific moderators was inconclusive. The studies received overall good quality ratings. The IMV model presents a promising framework for understanding and preventing suicide. Defeat, entrapment, and key variables may be useful in informing suicide prevention measures.
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- Department of Psychological Sciences and Health, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
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- Strathclyde Institute of Education, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Psychological Sciences and Health, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Psychological Sciences and Health, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
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Zhang Z, Du C, Zhong X, Wang R, Tang L, Liu X. The secondary prevention of coronary heart disease in US adults 75 Years and older in daily practice: Results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999-2018 survey. Heliyon 2024; 10:e28239. [PMID: 38571641 PMCID: PMC10987917 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Revised: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
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Background Pharmacologic therapies, risk factor control, and lifestyle alterations were independently proven to reduce long-term cardiovascular events. However, comprehensive research examining the extent to which individuals aged 75 and above in the United States adhere to national guidelines for the secondary prevention of coronary heart disease is limited. Therefore, the primary objective of this study was to examine the current state of secondary prevention of coronary heart disease in persons 75 years of age and older in the United States and to examine the factors that contribute to inadequate drug utilization and poor control of numerous risk factors. Methods We identified patients over 75 years of age with coronary heart disease based on the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 1999 to 2018 and analyzed the adequacy of risk factor control and adherence to lifestyle and medication recommendations to assess the effectiveness of coronary heart disease management. Logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors associated with uncontrolled risk factors or noncompliance with recommended medications. Results We collected information from 1566 known coronary heart disease patients aged ≥75 years of age. The majority were at target goals for blood pressure (58.88%), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (66.85%), and glycated hemoglobin (76.12%). Only 27.8% and 36.06% were at targets for body mass index and waist circumference, respectively. 91.95% reported smoking cessation, 85.98% followed recommended alcohol consumption, whereas only 10.34% reported sufficient physical activity. For β blockers, angiotensin -converting enzyme inhibitors/angiotensin receptor blockers, statins, and antiplatelet drugs, the utilization of indicated therapy was 54.41%, 49.36%, 54.79%, and 19.03%, respectively (6.26% for all 4 medications). The results of the logistic regression analysis demonstrated that diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome were critical markers of numerous uncontrolled risk variables as well as noncompliance with medication regimens. Conclusions A vast majority of coronary heart disease patients ≥75 years in the USA exhibited suboptimal overall control of critical coronary heart disease risk factors. For this patient population, more knowledge is necessary to enable patients to receive continuous support, guidance, and counseling.
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- Zhi Zhang
- Department of Cardiology, First People's Hospital of Linping District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311199, PR China
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- Department of Cardiology, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310013, PR China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, PR China
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- Department of Radiology, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310013, PR China
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- Department of Cardiology, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310013, PR China
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- Department of Cardiology, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310013, PR China
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Mäkinen VP, Ala-Korpela M. Influence of age and sex on longitudinal metabolic profiles and body weight trajectories in the UK Biobank. Int J Epidemiol 2024; 53:dyae055. [PMID: 38641429 PMCID: PMC11031410 DOI: 10.1093/ije/dyae055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Accurate characterization of how age influences body weight and metabolism at different stages of life is important for understanding ageing processes. Here, we explore observational longitudinal associations between metabolic health and weight from the fifth to the seventh decade of life, using carefully adjusted statistical designs. METHODS Body measures and biochemical data from blood and urine (220 measures) across two visits were available from 10 104 UK Biobank participants. Participants were divided into stable (within ±4% per decade), weight loss and weight gain categories. Final subgroups were metabolically matched at baseline (48% women, follow-up 4.3 years, ages 41-70; n = 3368 per subgroup) and further stratified by the median age of 59.3 years and sex. RESULTS Pulse pressure, haemoglobin A1c and cystatin-C tracked ageing consistently (P < 0.0001). In women under 59, age-associated increases in citrate, pyruvate, alkaline phosphatase and calcium were observed along with adverse changes across lipoprotein measures, fatty acid species and liver enzymes (P < 0.0001). Principal component analysis revealed a qualitative sex difference in the temporal relationship between body weight and metabolism: weight loss was not associated with systemic metabolic improvement in women, whereas both age strata converged consistently towards beneficial (weight loss) or adverse (weight gain) phenotypes in men. CONCLUSIONS We report longitudinal ageing trends for 220 metabolic measures in absolute concentrations, many of which have not been described for older individuals before. Our results also revealed a fundamental dynamic sex divergence that we speculate is caused by menopause-driven metabolic deterioration in women.
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- Ville-Petteri Mäkinen
- Systems Epidemiology, Research Unit of Population Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
- Biocenter Oulu, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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- Systems Epidemiology, Research Unit of Population Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
- Biocenter Oulu, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
- NMR Metabolomics Laboratory, School of Pharmacy, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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Liu W, Cheng X, Zhang Y, Liao W. Effect of transcranial direct current stimulation combined with transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation on poststroke cognitive impairment: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e082764. [PMID: 38604630 PMCID: PMC11015246 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-082764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Poststroke cognitive impairment is a common complication in stroke survivors, seriously affecting their quality of life. Therefore, it is crucial to improve cognitive function of patients who had a stroke. Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) are non-invasive, safe treatments with great potential to improve cognitive function in poststroke patients. However, further improvements are needed in the effectiveness of a single non-invasive brain stimulation technique for cognitive rehabilitation. This study protocol aims to investigate the effect and neural mechanism of the combination of tDCS and taVNS on cognitive function in patients who had a stroke. METHODS AND ANALYSIS In this single-centre, prospective, parallel, randomised controlled trial, a total of 66 patients with poststroke cognitive impairment will be recruited and randomly assigned (1:1:1) to the tDCS group, the taVNS group and the combination of tDCS and taVNS group. Each group will receive 30 min of treatment daily, five times weekly for 3 weeks. Primary clinical outcome is the Montreal Cognitive Assessment. Secondary clinical outcomes include the Mini-Mental State Examination, Stroop Colour Word Test, Trail Marking Test, Symbol Digit Modalities Test and Modified Barthel Index. All clinical outcomes, functional MRI and diffusion tensor imaging will be measured at preintervention and postintervention. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The trial has been approved by the Ethics Committee of the First Affiliated Hospital of Yangtze University (approval no: KY202390). The results will be submitted for publication in peer-reviewed journals or at scientific conferences. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ChiCTR2300076632.
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- Wulong Liu
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Yangtze University, Jingzhou, Hubei, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Yangtze University, Jingzhou, Hubei, China
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- Department of Radiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Yangtze University, Jingzhou, Hubei, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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Tungsanga S, Ghimire A, Hariramani VK, Abdulrahman A, Khan AS, Ye F, Kung JY, Klarenbach S, Thompson S, Collister D, Srisawat N, Okpechi IG, Bello AK. Global trends in chronic kidney disease-related mortality: a systematic review protocol. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e078485. [PMID: 38569707 PMCID: PMC11146367 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-078485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION In recent decades, all-cause mortality has increased among individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD), influenced by factors such as aetiology, standards of care and access to kidney replacement therapies (dialysis and transplantation). The recent COVID-19 pandemic also affected mortality over the past few years. Here, we outline the protocol for a systematic review to investigate global temporal trends in all-cause mortality among patients with CKD at any stage from 1990 to current. We also aim to assess temporal trends in the mortality rate associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS AND ANALYSIS We will conduct a systematic review of studies reporting mortality for patients with CKD following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. We will search electronic databases, national and multiregional kidney registries and grey literature to identify observational studies that reported on mortality associated with any cause for patients with CKD of all ages with any stage of the disease. We will collect data between April and August 2023 to include all studies published from 1990 to August 2023. There will be no language restriction, and clinical trials will be excluded. Primary outcome will be temporal trends in CKD-related mortality. Secondary outcomes include assessing mortality differences before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, exploring causes of death and examining trends across CKD stages, country classifications, income levels and demographics. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION A systematic review will analyse existing data from previously published studies and have no direct involvement with patient data. Thus, ethical approval is not required. Our findings will be published in an open-access peer-reviewed journal and presented at scientific conferences. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42023416084.
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- Somkanya Tungsanga
- Division of Nephrology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Division of Nephrology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Nephrology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Nephrology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- School of Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Adliya, Bahrain
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- Division of Nephrology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- John W. Scott Health Sciences Library, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Nephrology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Nephrology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Nephrology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in Critical Care Nephrology and Critical Care Nephrology Research Unit, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Excellence Center for Critical Care Nephrology, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok, Thailand
- Academy of Science, Royal Society of Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Nephrology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Li X, Chen W, Liu D, Chen P, Wang S, Li F, Chen Q, Lv S, Li F, Chen C, Guo S, Yuan W, Li P, Hu Z. Pathological progression of osteoarthritis: a perspective on subchondral bone. Front Med 2024; 18:237-257. [PMID: 38619691 DOI: 10.1007/s11684-024-1061-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative bone disease associated with aging. The rising global aging population has led to a surge in OA cases, thereby imposing a significant socioeconomic burden. Researchers have been keenly investigating the mechanisms underlying OA. Previous studies have suggested that the disease starts with synovial inflammation and hyperplasia, advancing toward cartilage degradation. Ultimately, subchondral-bone collapse, sclerosis, and osteophyte formation occur. This progression is deemed as "top to bottom." However, recent research is challenging this perspective by indicating that initial changes occur in subchondral bone, precipitating cartilage breakdown. In this review, we elucidate the epidemiology of OA and present an in-depth overview of the subchondral bone's physiological state, functions, and the varied pathological shifts during OA progression. We also introduce the role of multifunctional signal pathways (including osteoprotegerin (OPG)/receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappa B ligand (RANKL)/receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappa B (RANK), and chemokine (CXC motif) ligand 12 (CXCL12)/CXC motif chemokine receptor 4 (CXCR4)) in the pathology of subchondral bone and their role in the "bottom-up" progression of OA. Using vivid pattern maps and clinical images, this review highlights the crucial role of subchondral bone in driving OA progression, illuminating its interplay with the condition.
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- Xuefei Li
- Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Research and Development Center of Chinese Medicine Resources and Biotechnology, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200032, China.
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McGahern C, Cantor Z, De Mendonca B, Dawson J, Boisvert L, Dalgleish D, Newhook D, Reddy D, Bresee N, Alnaji F. Closing the Loop: The Value of Outcome Letters for Prehospital Pediatric Care. Pediatr Emerg Care 2024; 40:261-264. [PMID: 37205877 DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000002978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Providing emergency care to acutely ill or injured children is stressful and requires a high level of training. Paramedics who provide prehospital care are typically not involved in the circle of care and do not receive patient outcome information. The aim of this quality improvement project was to assess paramedics' perceptions of standardized outcome letters pertaining to acute pediatric patients that they had treated and transported to an emergency department. METHODS Between December 2019 and December 2020, 888 outcome letters were distributed to paramedics who provided care for 370 acute pediatric patients transported to the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario in Ottawa, Canada. All paramedics who received a letter (n = 470) were invited to participate in a survey that collected their perceptions and feedback about the letters, as well as their demographic information. RESULTS The response rate was 37% (172/470). Approximately half of the respondents were Primary Care Paramedics and half Advanced Care Paramedics. The respondents' median age was 36 years, median years of service was 12 years, and 64% identified as male. Most agreed that the outcome letters contained information pertinent to their practice (91%), allowed them to reflect on care they had provided (87%), and confirmed clinical suspicions (93%). Respondents indicated that they found the letters useful for 3 reasons: 1) increases capacity to link differential diagnoses, prehospital care, or patient outcomes; 2) contributes to a culture of continuous learning and improvement; and 3) gives closure, reduces stress, or provides answers for difficult cases. Suggestions for improvement included providing more information, provision of letters on all patients transported, faster turnaround time between call and receipt of letter and inclusion of recommendations or interventions/assessments. CONCLUSIONS Paramedics appreciated receiving hospital-based patient outcome information after their provision of care and reported that the letters offered opportunities for closure, reflection, and learning.
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- Candice McGahern
- From the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Regional Paramedic Program of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- From the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Emergency Department, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- From the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- From the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- From the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Chen C, Zhao Y, Wu Y, Zhong P, Su B, Zheng X. Socioeconomic, Health Services, and Multimorbidity Disparities in Chinese Older Adults. Am J Prev Med 2024; 66:735-743. [PMID: 38123028 DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2023.12.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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INTRODUCTION As one of the world's most populous countries, China persistently confronts a significant multimorbidity burden. This study aimed to elucidate the multimorbidity burden experienced by Chinese older adults, explore its interplay with socioeconomic disparity, and investigate potential correlations between these provincial disparities and health services availability. METHODS The fourth wave of China's national Urban and Rural Elderly Population study, conducted in 2015, was used to construct a multimorbidity index and elucidate the geographic differences in the multimorbidity burden. Incorporating macrolevel indicators about socioeconomic and health services availability, quantile regression and Spearman correlation analyses were employed to investigate the relationship between multimorbidity and socioeconomic disparities and examine the potential linkages between these provincial disparities and health services availability. Analyses were performed in 2023. RESULTS The final analysis included a total of 213,857 older adults. At the provincial level, significant geographic disparities in multimorbidity burden were identified. After adjusting for individual social determinants of health, an independent association was found between the human development index and a higher multimorbidity index (coefficient= -0.22; 95% CI= -0.24, -0.19). Furthermore, a significant positive correlation emerged between human development index and both population and geographic densities of health services availability. Notably, geographic density displayed greater inequality (Gini coefficients=0.45-0.48) than population density (Gini coefficients=0.03-0.10). CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates that multimorbidity burden in China is linked to provincial socioeconomic disparities and that inequality in health services availability may account for this, which would advocate for a need to reduce disparities in health services availability.
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- Chen Chen
- Department of Population Health and Aging Science, School of Population Medicine and Public Health, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Chronic Diseases and Multimorbidity, School of Population Medicine and Public Health, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Population Health and Aging Science, School of Population Medicine and Public Health, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Population Health and Aging Science, School of Population Medicine and Public Health, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Health Economics, School of Population Medicine and Public Health, Chinese Academy of Medical Science & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Population Health and Aging Science, School of Population Medicine and Public Health, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China; APEC Health Science Academy, Peking University, Beijing, China.
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Yu X, Pan S. Role and Mechanism of cGAS-STING Pathway in Cardiovascular System. Rev Cardiovasc Med 2024; 25:135. [PMID: 39076568 PMCID: PMC11264034 DOI: 10.31083/j.rcm2504135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2023] [Revised: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/31/2024] Open
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The cyclic guanosine monophosphate-adenosine monophosphate (GMP-AMP) synthase (cGAS)-stimulator of interferon genes (STING) pathway is a part of the innate immune system that plays a role in the cardiovascular system. It acts as a surveillance system, detecting and responding to cytosolic DNA, viral DNA, and other intracellular DNA species. Activation of the cGAS-STING pathway leads to the production of inflammatory cytokines and type I interferons, which are involved in the immune response. In the cardiovascular system, the cGAS-STING pathway has been implicated in various physiological and pathological processes. It contributes to vascular inflammation, atherosclerosis, endothelial dysfunction and cardiac remodeling and heart failure. In this review, we will elaborate on the research progress of the role of cGAS-STING in cardiovascular system.
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- Xianqiang Yu
- Heart Center, Women and Children's Hospital Affiliated to Qingdao University, 266034 Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Heart Center, Women and Children's Hospital Affiliated to Qingdao University, 266034 Qingdao, Shandong, China
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Vaezi A, Healy T, Ebrahimi G, Rezvankhah S, Hashemi Shahraki A, Mirsaeidi M. Phage therapy: breathing new tactics into lower respiratory tract infection treatments. Eur Respir Rev 2024; 33:240029. [PMID: 38925791 PMCID: PMC11216685 DOI: 10.1183/16000617.0029-2024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) present a significant global health burden, exacerbated by the rise in antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The persistence and evolution of multidrug-resistant bacteria intensifies the urgency for alternative treatments. This review explores bacteriophage (phage) therapy as an innovative solution to combat bacterial LRTIs. Phages, abundant in nature, demonstrate specificity towards bacteria, minimal eukaryotic toxicity, and the ability to penetrate and disrupt bacterial biofilms, offering a targeted approach to infection control. The article synthesises evidence from systematic literature reviews spanning 2000-2023, in vitro and in vivo studies, case reports and ongoing clinical trials. It highlights the synergistic potential of phage therapy with antibiotics, the immunophage synergy in animal models, and the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics critical for clinical application. Despite promising results, the article acknowledges that phage therapy is at a nascent stage in clinical settings, the challenges of phage-resistant bacteria, and the lack of comprehensive cost-effectiveness studies. It stresses the need for further research to optimise phage therapy protocols and navigate the complexities of phage-host interactions, particularly in vulnerable populations such as the elderly and immunocompromised. We call for regulatory adjustments to facilitate the exploration of the long-term effects of phage therapy, aiming to incorporate this old-yet-new therapy into mainstream clinical practice to tackle the looming AMR crisis.
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- Atefeh Vaezi
- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, College of Medicine-Jacksonville, University of Florida, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, College of Medicine-Jacksonville, University of Florida, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, College of Medicine-Jacksonville, University of Florida, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, College of Medicine-Jacksonville, University of Florida, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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Laganà A, Visalli G, Di Pietro A, Facciolà A. Vaccinomics and adversomics: key elements for a personalized vaccinology. Clin Exp Vaccine Res 2024; 13:105-120. [PMID: 38752004 PMCID: PMC11091437 DOI: 10.7774/cevr.2024.13.2.105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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Vaccines are one of the most important and effective tools in the prevention of infectious diseases and research about all the aspects of vaccinology are essential to increase the number of available vaccines more and more safe and effective. Despite the unquestionable value of vaccinations, vaccine hesitancy has spread worldwide compromising the success of vaccinations. Currently, the main purpose of vaccination campaigns is the immunization of whole populations with the same vaccine formulations and schedules for all individuals. A personalized vaccinology approach could improve modern vaccinology counteracting vaccine hesitancy and giving great benefits for human health. This ambitious purpose would be possible by facing and deepening the areas of vaccinomics and adversomics, two innovative areas of study investigating the role of a series of variables able to influence the immune response to vaccinations and the development of serious side effects, respectively. We reviewed the recent scientific knowledge about these innovative sciences focusing on genetic and non-genetic basis involved in the individual response to vaccines in terms of both immune response and side effects.
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- Antonio Laganà
- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
- Istituto Clinico Polispecialistico C.O.T., Cure Ortopediche Traumatologiche S.P.A., Messina, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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Pfister R, Kaur R, Maesom G, Hager RL. Associations between Multiple Health Indicators and Carotid Artery Intima-Media Thickness in A Healthy and Active Elderly Population. J Cardiovasc Dev Dis 2024; 11:101. [PMID: 38667719 PMCID: PMC11050605 DOI: 10.3390/jcdd11040101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 03/23/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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The purpose of this study was to examine correlations between health indicators (age, BMI, blood pressure (BP), functional strength (FS), handgrip strength, and predicted VO2 max) and carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT) in an active 50 years+ population. Study participants' mean cIMT was also compared to the cIMT mean of the general population. Health screenings were conducted on 1818 participants at the Huntsman World Senior Games from 2016 to 2019. Pearson's correlations, Spearman's correlations, and ANOVA were performed using SPSS. Weak but significant correlations were evident between cIMT and age (r = 0.283, p < 0.001), systolic BP (r = 0.253, p = 0.001), diastolic BP (r = 0.074, p = 0.016), weight (r = 0.170, p < 0.001), height (r = 0.153, p < 0.001), handgrip L (r = 0.132, p < 0.001), handgrip R (r = 0.074, p < 0.029), and BMI (r = 0.07, p = 0.029); non-significant correlations were evident with predicted VO2 max (r = -0.035, p = 0.382), and FS (r = -0.025, p = 0.597). When controlling for age, systolic BP, and sex, only handgrip L (r = 0.225, p = 0.014) was significantly correlated with cIMT. Mean cIMT for this cohort was lower across all sexes and age-matched groups (cIMT = 0.6967 mm (±0.129)). Physical activity is linked to reduced cIMT. Most health-related indicators in this study were significantly but weakly correlated with cIMT. Additional research is needed before common indicators can be used as a surrogate for cIMT and CVD risk. Results from this study can provide clinicians with additional information to reduce CVD risk through modifiable risk factors. Classic CVD risk factors such as systolic BP and BMI should be considered in patients regardless of lifestyle.
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- Robin Pfister
- Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, City Rd, Level 2 & 3, Sydney, NSW 2050, Australia;
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- Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, City Rd, Level 2 & 3, Sydney, NSW 2050, Australia;
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- Department of Nursing/Health Professions, Utah Valley University, 800 West University Parkway, Orem, UT 84058, USA;
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- Department of Exercise Sciences, College of Life Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USA;
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He X, Zhang X, Si C, Feng Y, Zhu Q, Li S, Shu L. Ultra-processed food consumption and chronic kidney disease risk: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis. Front Nutr 2024; 11:1359229. [PMID: 38606016 PMCID: PMC11007045 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1359229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024] Open
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BackgroundHigh intake of ultra-processed food (UPF) has been associated with increased risk of chronic kidney disease(CKD), but the results remain inconsistent. We therefore performed this systematic review and dose–response meta-analysis of observational studies that shed light on the association between UPF consumption and the risk of CKD.MethodsA systematic literature search of PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) databases was carried out to find the eligible articles published up to October 31, 2023. Random-effects or fixed-effects models were used to pool the relative risks(RRs) and their 95% confidence intervals (CIs).The potential sources of heterogeneity across studies were examined using the Cochran’s Q test and I-square(I2). Publication bias was examined using the visual inspection of asymmetry in funnel plots and quantified by Begg’s and Egger’s tests.ResultsEight studies (six cohort and two cross-sectional studies) exploring the association between UPF consumption and risk of CKD, were included in the final analysis. The pooled analyses revealed that high consumption of UPF was associated with an increased risk of CKD (RR = 1.25; 95%CI: 1.09–1.42, p < 0.0001). Moreover, a 10% increase of UPF consumption was associated with a 7% higher risk of CKD (RR = 1.07; 95%CI: 1.04–1.10, p < 0.001). Dose–response analysis of all included studies showed a linear association between UPF consumption and the risk of CKD (RR = 1.02; 95%CI:0.99–1.05, Pdose–response = 0.178, Pnonlinearity = 0.843).ConclusionOur findings indicate that high consumption of UPF is significantly associated with an increased risk of CKD. Future research with prospective design is required to confirm this positive association.Systematic review registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42023478483, PROSPERO identifier CRD42023478483.
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- Xingzhen He
- Department of Digestion, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Nutrition, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Nutrition, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Digestion, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Digestion, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Department of Nutrition, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Public Health, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Nutrition, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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Zheng Y, Wang Y, Qi B, Lang Y, Zhang Z, Ma J, Lou M, Liang X, Chang Y, Zhao Q, Gao W, Li T. IL6/adiponectin/HMGB1 feedback loop mediates adipocyte and macrophage crosstalk and M2 polarization after myocardial infarction. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1368516. [PMID: 38601146 PMCID: PMC11004445 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1368516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024] Open
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Background Differences in border zone contribute to different outcomes post-infarction, such as left ventricular aneurysm (LVA) and myocardial infarction (MI). LVA usually forms within 24 h of the onset of MI and may cause heart rupture; however, LVA surgery is best performed 3 months after MI. Few studies have investigated the LVA model, the differences in border zones between LVA and MI, and the mechanism in the border zone. Methods The LVA, MI, and SHAM mouse models were used. Echocardiography, Masson's trichrome staining, and immunofluorescence staining were performed, and RNA sequencing of the border zone was conducted. The adipocyte-conditioned medium-treated hypoxic macrophage cell line and LVA and MI mouse models were employed to determine the effects of the hub gene, adiponectin (ADPN), on macrophages. Quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR), Western blot analysis, transmission electron microscopy, and chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) assays were conducted to elucidate the mechanism in the border zone. Human subepicardial adipose tissue and blood samples were collected to validate the effects of ADPN. Results A novel, simple, consistent, and low-cost LVA mouse model was constructed. LVA caused a greater reduction in contractile functions than MI owing to reduced wall thickness and edema in the border zone. ADPN impeded cardiac edema and promoted lymphangiogenesis by increasing macrophage infiltration post-infarction. Adipocyte-derived ADPN promoted M2 polarization and sustained mitochondrial quality via the ADPN/AdipoR2/HMGB1 axis. Mechanistically, ADPN impeded macrophage HMGB1 inflammation and decreased interleukin-6 (IL6) and HMGB1 secretion. The secretion of IL6 and HMGB1 increased ADPN expression via STAT3 and the co-transcription factor, YAP, in adipocytes. Based on ChIP and Dual-Glo luciferase experiments, STAT3 promoted ADPN transcription by binding to its promoter in adipocytes. In vivo, ADPN promoted lymphangiogenesis and decreased myocardial injury after MI. These phenotypes were rescued by macrophage depletion or HMGB1 knockdown in macrophages. Supplying adipocytes overexpressing STAT3 decreased collagen disposition, increased lymphangiogenesis, and impaired myocardial injury. However, these effects were rescued after HMGB1 knockdown in macrophages. Overall, the IL6/ADPN/HMGB1 axis was validated using human subepicardial tissue and blood samples. This axis could serve as an independent factor in overweight MI patients who need coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) treatment. Conclusion The IL6/ADPN/HMGB1 loop between adipocytes and macrophages in the border zone contributes to different clinical outcomes post-infarction. Thus, targeting the IL6/ADPN/HMGB1 loop may be a novel therapeutic approach for cardiac lymphatic regulation and reduction of cell senescence post-infarction.
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- Yue Zheng
- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
- Department of Heart Center, The Third Central Hospital of Tianjin, Nankai University Affiliated Third Center Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Department of Heart Center, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases, Tianjin, China
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
- Department of Heart Center, The Third Central Hospital of Tianjin, Nankai University Affiliated Third Center Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Department of Heart Center, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Heart Center, The Third Central Hospital of Tianjin, Nankai University Affiliated Third Center Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Department of Heart Center, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases, Tianjin, China
- The Third Central Clinical College of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Heart Center, The Third Central Hospital of Tianjin, Nankai University Affiliated Third Center Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Department of Heart Center, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases, Tianjin, China
- Department of Heart Center, Tianjin Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Treatment and Training Base, Tianjin, China
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
- Department of Heart Center, The Third Central Hospital of Tianjin, Nankai University Affiliated Third Center Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Department of Heart Center, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Heart Center, Tianjin Kang Ting Biological Engineering Group CO. LTD, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Heart Center, Tianjin Kang Ting Biological Engineering Group CO. LTD, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Heart Center, The Third Central Hospital of Tianjin, Nankai University Affiliated Third Center Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Department of Heart Center, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases, Tianjin, China
- Department of Heart Center, Tianjin Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Treatment and Training Base, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Heart Center, The Third Central Hospital of Tianjin, Nankai University Affiliated Third Center Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Department of Heart Center, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases, Tianjin, China
- Department of Heart Center, Tianjin Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Treatment and Training Base, Tianjin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials (Ministry of Education), Frontiers Science Center for Cell Responses, College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
- Department of Heart Center, The Third Central Hospital of Tianjin, Nankai University Affiliated Third Center Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Department of Heart Center, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases, Tianjin, China
- Department of Heart Center, Tianjin Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Treatment and Training Base, Tianjin, China
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
- Department of Heart Center, The Third Central Hospital of Tianjin, Nankai University Affiliated Third Center Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Department of Heart Center, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases, Tianjin, China
- The Third Central Clinical College of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
- Department of Heart Center, Tianjin Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Treatment and Training Base, Tianjin, China
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Liu Y, Zhu Q, Guo G, Xie Z, Li S, Lai C, Wu Y, Wang L, Zhong S. Causal associations of genetically predicted gut microbiota and blood metabolites with inflammatory states and risk of infections: a Mendelian randomization analysis. Front Microbiol 2024; 15:1342653. [PMID: 38585702 PMCID: PMC10995310 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1342653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024] Open
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Background Inflammation serves as a key pathologic mediator in the progression of infections and various diseases, involving significant alterations in the gut microbiome and metabolism. This study aims to probe into the potential causal relationships between gut microbial taxa and human blood metabolites with various serum inflammatory markers (CRP, SAA1, IL-6, TNF-α, WBC, and GlycA) and the risks of seven common infections (gastrointestinal infections, dysentery, pneumonia, bacterial pneumonia, bronchopneumonia and lung abscess, pneumococcal pneumonia, and urinary tract infections). Methods Two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis was performed using inverse variance weighted (IVW), maximum likelihood, MR-Egger, weighted median, and MR-PRESSO. Results After adding other MR models and sensitivity analyses, genus Roseburia was simultaneously associated adversely with CRP (Beta IVW = -0.040) and SAA1 (Beta IVW = -0.280), and family Bifidobacteriaceae was negatively associated with both CRP (Beta IVW = -0.034) and pneumonia risk (Beta IVW = -0.391). After correction by FDR, only glutaroyl carnitine remained significantly associated with elevated CRP levels (Beta IVW = 0.112). Additionally, threonine (Beta IVW = 0.200) and 1-heptadecanoylglycerophosphocholine (Beta IVW = -0.246) were found to be significantly associated with WBC levels. Three metabolites showed similar causal effects on different inflammatory markers or infectious phenotypes, stearidonate (18:4n3) was negatively related to SAA1 and urinary tract infections, and 5-oxoproline contributed to elevated IL-6 and SAA1 levels. In addition, 7-methylguanine showed a positive correlation with dysentery and bacterial pneumonia. Conclusion This study provides novel evidence confirming the causal effects of the gut microbiome and the plasma metabolite profile on inflammation and the risk of infection. These potential molecular alterations may aid in the development of new targets for the intervention and management of disorders associated with inflammation and infections.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Huizhou Third People's Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Huizhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Ilboudo AK, Cissé A, Milucky J, Tialla D, Mirza SA, Diallo AO, Bicaba BW, Charlemagne KJ, Diagbouga PS, Owusu D, Waller JL, Talla-Nzussouo N, Charles MD, Whitney CG, Tarnagda Z. Predictors of severity and prolonged hospital stay of viral acute respiratory infections (ARI) among children under five years in Burkina Faso, 2016-2019. BMC Infect Dis 2024; 24:331. [PMID: 38509462 PMCID: PMC10953152 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-024-09219-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Viruses are the leading etiology of acute respiratory infections (ARI) in children. However, there is limited knowledge on drivers of severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) cases involving viruses. We aimed to identify factors associated with severity and prolonged hospitalization of viral SARI among children < 5 years in Burkina Faso. METHODS Data were collected from four SARI sentinel surveillance sites during October 2016 through April 2019. A SARI case was a child < 5 years with an acute respiratory infection with history of fever or measured fever ≥ 38 °C and cough with onset within the last ten days, requiring hospitalization. Very severe ARI cases required intensive care or had at least one danger sign. Oropharyngeal/nasopharyngeal specimens were collected and analyzed by multiplex real-time reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR) using FTD-33 Kit. For this analysis, we included only SARI cases with rRT-PCR positive test results for at least one respiratory virus. We used simple and multilevel logistic regression models to assess factors associated with very severe viral ARI and viral SARI with prolonged hospitalization. RESULTS Overall, 1159 viral SARI cases were included in the analysis after excluding exclusively bacterial SARI cases (n = 273)very severe viral ARI cases were common among children living in urban areas (AdjOR = 1.3; 95% CI: 1.1-1.6), those < 3 months old (AdjOR = 1.5; 95% CI: 1.1-2.3), and those coinfected with Klebsiella pneumoniae (AdjOR = 1.9; 95% CI: 1.2-2.2). Malnutrition (AdjOR = 2.2; 95% CI: 1.1-4.2), hospitalization during the rainy season (AdjOR = 1.71; 95% CI: 1.2-2.5), and infection with human CoronavirusOC43 (AdjOR = 3; 95% CI: 1.2-8) were significantly associated with prolonged length of hospital stay (> 7 days). CONCLUSION Younger age, malnutrition, codetection of Klebsiella pneumoniae, and illness during the rainy season were associated with very severe cases and prolonged hospitalization of SARI involving viruses in children under five years. These findings emphasize the need for preventive actions targeting these factors in young children.
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- Abdoul Kader Ilboudo
- Laboratoire National de Référence-Grippes (LNR-G), Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (IRSS), Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
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- Laboratoire National de Référence-Grippes (LNR-G), Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (IRSS), Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Laboratoire National de Référence-Grippes (LNR-G), Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (IRSS), Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Direction de la Protection de la Santé de la Population, Ministère de la Santé, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Direction de la Protection de la Santé de la Population, Ministère de la Santé, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Laboratoire National de Référence-Grippes (LNR-G), Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (IRSS), Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
- Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, Legon, Accra, Ghana
- Dexis Professional Services, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Suite 300, Washington, DC, 20004, USA
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- National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Laboratoire National de Référence-Grippes (LNR-G), Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (IRSS), Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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Wang Y, Wang L, Ni X, Jiang M, Zhao L. Efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation with different application parameters for post-stroke cognitive impairment: a systematic review. Front Neurosci 2024; 18:1309736. [PMID: 38567284 PMCID: PMC10985147 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2024.1309736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Background Cognitive impairment is a prevalent consequence of stroke, seriously affecting recovery and quality of life while imposing substantial burdens on both patients' families and society. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has emerged as an effective intervention for post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI). However, the a lack of standardized and explicit guidelines regarding rTMS application parameters. Therefore, this study systematically evaluated the efficacy of various parameters of rTMS in treating PSCI and explored its potential mechanism. Methods We conducted a comprehensive search across seven scientific databases, namely China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Data Knowledge Service Platform (Wanfang), China Science and Technology Journal Database (VIP), Web of Science, PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library, to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigating the efficacy of rTMS for PSCI. The search encompassed the period from database creation until July 28, 2023. To evaluate the risk of bias in included studies, we employed the Cochrane recommended risk of bias assessment tool. Furthermore, we extracted relevant clinical application parameters associated with rTMS and performed comparative analyses to assess their therapeutic effects under different parameter settings. Results The present study included 45 RCTs involving a total of 3,066 patients with PSCI. Both high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (HF-rTMS) and low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (LF-rTMS) demonstrated safety and efficacy, yet failed to exhibit significant differentiation in terms of cognitive improvement. Furthermore, intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS), although yielding positive results, did not surpass traditional rTMS in effectiveness. Combining HF-rTMS with LF-rTMS resulted in superior efficacy compared to single rTMS intervention. Moreover, the combination of rTMS with other cognitive therapies exhibited potential for enhanced benefits among patients. Conclusion rTMS can effectively and safely enhance cognitive function, improve quality of life, and enhance activities of daily living in patients with PSCI. Furthermore, the combination of rTMS with other conventional rehabilitation methods can yield additional positive effects. However, due to insufficient evidence, an optimal parameter protocol for rTMS can not be currently recommended. Future research should prioritize orthogonal experimental design methods that incorporate multiple parameters and levels to determine the optimal parameter protocol for rTMS in PSCI.
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- Yuhan Wang
- Acupuncture and Moxibustion College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Acupuncture and Moxibustion College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Acupuncture and Moxibustion College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Acupuncture and Moxibustion College, Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Acupuncture and Moxibustion College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Acupuncture Clinical Research Center of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Acupuncture for Senile Disease (Chengdu University of TCM), Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
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Rostami M, Jalilian A, Jalilian M, Mahdavi SA. Years of Life Lost Due to Complete Suicide in Iran: A National Registry-Based Study. J Res Health Sci 2024; 24:e00605. [PMID: 39072541 PMCID: PMC10999103 DOI: 10.34172/jrhs.2024.140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 10/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Suicide was the fourth leading cause of death among individuals aged 15 to 29 years worldwide in 2019, highlighting its significant impact on young people. Iran's suicide-related mortality rate was 5.1 per 100000 population in the same year, which is lower than the global average. This study aimed to estimate the years of life lost (YLLs) due to complete suicide in Iran. Study Design: A registry-based cross-sectional study. METHODS The data on complete suicide cases used in this study were obtained from the national suicide registry of the Iranian Forensic Medicine Organization (FMO) that was registered between March 21, 2016 and March 20, 2020. RESULTS The total number of YLL due to premature death by suicide over the four-year period was 611068 years (15.97 per 1000 persons) in males, 286847 years (7.65 per 1000 persons) in females, and 897915 years (11.86 per 1000 persons) for both genders. Moreover, the age group of 15-29 years experienced the highest YLL attributed to suicide. Furthermore, the study revealed an increasing trend of YLL due to suicide among individuals aged 30-44. CONCLUSION These findings highlight the significant impact of suicide on the loss of potential years of life in Iran. The study indicates that the young and productive age groups of 15-29 and 30-44 years are particularly affected, with the highest YLL due to complete suicide. The study provides valuable insights for designing targeted and evidence-based suicide prevention programs that can reduce the burden of suicide in Iran, particularly among young and middle-aged adults.
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- Deputy of Health, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Garmsar Branch of Islamic Azad University, Semnan, Iran
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Wang C, Xu H, Liu G, Liu J, Yu H, Chen B, Zheng G, Shu M, Du L, Xu Z, Huang L, Li H, Shu S, Chen Y. A multicenter clinical epidemiology of pediatric pneumococcal meningitis in China: results from the Chinese Pediatric Bacterial Meningitis Surveillance (CPBMS) 2019-2020. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2024; 14:1353433. [PMID: 38558854 PMCID: PMC10978625 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2024.1353433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Objective To analyze the clinical epidemiological characteristics including clinical features, disease prognosis of pneumococcal meningitis (PM), and drug sensitivity of S. pneumoniae isolates in Chinese children. Methods A retrospective analysis was performed on the clinical, laboratory microbiological data of 160 hospitalized children less than 15 years of age with PM from January 2019 to December 2020 in 33 tertiary hospitals in China. Results A total of 160 PM patients were diagnosed, including 103 males and 57 females The onset age was 15 days to 15 years old, and the median age was 1 year and 3 months. There were 137 cases (85.6%) in the 3 months to <5 years age group, especially in the 3 months to <3 years age group (109 cases, 68.2%); S. pneumoniae was isolated from cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) culture in 95(35.6%), and 57(35.6%) in blood culture. The positive rates of S. pneumoniae detection by CSF metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS)and antigen detection method were 40.2% (35/87) and 26.9% (21/78). Fifty-five cases (34.4%) had one or more predisposing factors of bacterial meningitis; and 113 cases (70.6%) had one or more extracranial infection diseases Fever (147, 91.9%) was the most common clinical symptom, followed by vomiting (61, 38.1%) and altered mental status (47,29.4%). Among 160 children with PM, the main intracranial imaging complications were subdural effusion and (or) empyema in 43 cases (26.9%), hydrocephalus in 24 cases (15.0%), cerebral abscess in 23 cases (14.4%), intracranial hemorrhage in 8 cases (5.0%), and other cerebrovascular diseases in 13 cases (8.1%) including encephalomalacia, cerebral infarction, and encephalatrophy. Subdural effusion and (or) empyema and hydrocephalus mainly occurred in children < 1 years old (90.7% (39/43) and 83.3% (20/24), respectively). 17 cases with PM (39.5%) had more than one intracranial imaging abnormality. S. pneumoniae isolates were completely sensitive to vancomycin (100.0%, 75/75), linezolid (100.0%,56/56), ertapenem (6/6); highly sensitive to levofloxacin (81.5%, 22/27), moxifloxacin (14/17), rifampicin (96.2%, 25/26), and chloramphenicol (91.3%, 21/23); moderately sensitive to cefotaxime (56.1%, 23/41), meropenem (51.1%, 23/45) and ceftriaxone (63.5, 33/52); less sensitive to penicillin (19.6%, 27/138) and clindamycin (1/19); completely resistant to erythromycin (100.0%, 31/31). The cure and improvement rate were 22.5% (36/160)and 66.3% (106/160), respectively. 18 cases (11.3%) had an adverse outcome, including 6 cases withdrawing treatment therapy, 5 cases unhealed, 5 cases died, and 2 recurrences. S. pneumoniae was completely susceptible to vancomycin (100.0%, 75/75), linezolid (100.0%, 56/56), and ertapenem (6/6); susceptible to cefotaxime, meropenem, and ceftriaxone in the order of 56.1% (23/41), 51.1% (23/45), and 63.5 (33/52); completely resistant to erythromycin (100.0%, 31/31). Conclusion Pediatric PM is more common in children aged 3 months to < 3 years old. Intracranial complications mostly occur in children < 1 year of age with fever being the most common clinical manifestations and subdural effusion and (or) empyema and hydrocephalus being the most common complications, respectively. CSF non-culture methods can facilitate improving the detection rate of pathogenic bacteria. More than 10% of PM children had adverse outcomes. S. pneumoniae strains are susceptible to vancomycin, linezolid, ertapenem, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, rifampicin, and chloramphenicol.
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- Caiyun Wang
- Department of Infectious Disease, Children’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, National Children’s Regional Medical Center, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Infectious Disease, Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Key Laboratory of Major Diseases in Children, Ministry of Education, Beijing Children’s Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children’s Health, Beijing, China
- Research Unit of Critical Infection in Children, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Infectious Disease, Hunan Children’s Hospital, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Infectious Disease, The Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Infection, Anhui Province Children’s Hospital, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Neurology, Children’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University/West China Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuang, China
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- Department of Neurology, Children’s Hospital of Shanxi, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Pediatric Inpatient Ward, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Infectious Disease, Children’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, National Children’s Regional Medical Center, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Department of Infectious Disease, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Outpatient Department of Pediatrics, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Pediatric Infection and Gastroenterology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Infectious Disease, Children’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, National Children’s Regional Medical Center, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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Dall’Amico L, Kleynhans J, Gauvin L, Tizzoni M, Ozella L, Makhasi M, Wolter N, Language B, Wagner RG, Cohen C, Tempia S, Cattuto C. Estimating household contact matrices structure from easily collectable metadata. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0296810. [PMID: 38483886 PMCID: PMC10939291 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0296810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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Contact matrices are a commonly adopted data representation, used to develop compartmental models for epidemic spreading, accounting for the contact heterogeneities across age groups. Their estimation, however, is generally time and effort consuming and model-driven strategies to quantify the contacts are often needed. In this article we focus on household contact matrices, describing the contacts among the members of a family and develop a parametric model to describe them. This model combines demographic and easily quantifiable survey-based data and is tested on high resolution proximity data collected in two sites in South Africa. Given its simplicity and interpretability, we expect our method to be easily applied to other contexts as well and we identify relevant questions that need to be addressed during the data collection procedure.
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- National Institute for Communicable Diseases of the National Health Laboratory Service, Johannesburg, South Africa
- School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- ISI Foundation, Turin, Italy
- Institute for Research on sustainable Development, UMR215 PRODIG, Aubervilliers, France
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- ISI Foundation, Turin, Italy
- Department of Sociology and Social Research, University of Trento, Trento, Italy
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- National Institute for Communicable Diseases of the National Health Laboratory Service, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- National Institute for Communicable Diseases of the National Health Laboratory Service, Johannesburg, South Africa
- School of Pathology, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Unit for Environmental Science and Management, Climatology Research Group, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
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- MRC/Wits Rural Public Health and Health Transitions Research Unit (Agincourt), Agincourt, South Africa
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- National Institute for Communicable Diseases of the National Health Laboratory Service, Johannesburg, South Africa
- School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- National Institute for Communicable Diseases of the National Health Laboratory Service, Johannesburg, South Africa
- School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- ISI Foundation, Turin, Italy
- Department of Informatics, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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Cao J, Du Y, Yin X, Zheng N, Han J, Chen L, Jia L. Understanding the mechanism of acupuncture in acute cerebral infraction through a proteomic analysis: protocol for a prospective randomized controlled trial. Front Neurosci 2024; 18:1365598. [PMID: 38505769 PMCID: PMC10948497 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2024.1365598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024] Open
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Background Acute cerebral infarction (ACI), being the predominant form of stroke, presents challenges in terms of the limited effectiveness of various treatments in improving the neurological function. Although acupuncture shows promise in addressing ACI, the availability of high-quality evidence regarding its efficacy, safety, and underlying mechanism remains insufficient. In this study, we design a multicenter, prospective, single-blind, randomized controlled trial with the aim of evaluating the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for ACI, making an attempt to unveil the molecular mechanisms by proteomic. Methods A total of 132 patients involving four hospitals will be randomized at a 1:1:1 ratio in the acupuncture group, control group, and sham acupuncture group. All the patients will receive basic treatment, and the patients in the acupuncture and sham acupuncture groups will also receive either acupuncture or sham acupuncture treatment, respectively, at six sessions each week for a 2 weeks period, followed by 3 months of follow-up. The primary outcome will be the change in the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) scores after treatment. The secondary outcomes will include the Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) scale scores and the Barthel Index (BI). Adverse events that occur during the trial will be documented. To discover differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) and their roles between the ACI subjects and healthy controls, we will also perform 4D-DIA quantitative proteomics analysis, and the DEPs will be confirmed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). This study was approved by the institutional review board of the First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TYLL2023043). Written informed consent from patients is required. This trial is registered in the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR2300079204). Trial results will be published in a peer-reviewed academic journal. Discussion The results of this study will determine the preliminary efficacy and safety of acupuncture in ACI patients and whether the mechanism of this form of non-pharmacologic stimulation is mediated by a novel therapeutic target for neurorehabilitation through our proteomic analysis. Clinical trial registration https://www.chictr.org.cn, identifier ChiCTR2300079204.
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- Jiangpeng Cao
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, China
- Graduate School, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, China
- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, China
- Graduate School, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese medicine, Tianjin Huanhu hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Huzhou Central Hospital, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Tianjin Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated Hospital, Tianjin, China
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Tajeu GS, Ruiz-Negrón N, Moran AE, Zhang Z, Kolm P, Weintraub WS, Bress AP, Bellows BK. Cost of Cardiovascular Disease Event and Cardiovascular Disease Treatment-Related Complication Hospitalizations in the United States. Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes 2024; 17:e009999. [PMID: 38328916 PMCID: PMC11099996 DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.123.009999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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BACKGROUND Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is among the costliest conditions in the United States, and cost-effectiveness analyses can be used to assess economic impact and prioritize CVD treatments. We aimed to develop standardized, nationally representative CVD events and selected possible CVD treatment-related complication hospitalization costs for use in cost-effectiveness analyses. METHODS Nationally representative costs were derived using publicly available inpatient hospital discharge data from the 2012-2018 National Inpatient Sample. Events were identified using the principal International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision and International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision codes. Facility charges were converted to costs using charge-to-cost ratios, and total costs were estimated by applying a published professional fee ratio. All costs are reported in 2021 US dollars. Mean costs were estimated for events overall and stratified by age, sex, and survival status at discharge. Annual costs to the US health care system were estimated by multiplying the mean annual number of events by the mean total cost per discharge. RESULTS The annual mean number of hospital discharges among CVD events was the highest for heart failure (1 087 000 per year) and cerebrovascular disease (800 600 per year). The mean cost per hospital discharge was the highest for peripheral vascular disease ($33 700 [95% CI, $33 300-$34 000]) and ventricular tachycardia/ventricular fibrillation ($32 500 [95% CI, $32 100-$32 900]). Hospitalizations contributing the most to annual US health care costs were heart failure ($19 500 [95% CI, $19 300-$19 800] million) and acute myocardial infarction ($18 300, [95% CI, $18 200-$18 500] million). Acute kidney injury was the most frequent possible treatment complication (515 000 per year), and bradycardia had the highest mean hospitalization costs ($17 400 [95% CI, $17 200-$17 500]). CONCLUSIONS The hospitalization cost estimates and statistical code reported in the current study have the potential to increase transparency and comparability of cost-effectiveness analyses for CVD in the United States.
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- Gabriel S. Tajeu
- Department of Health Services Administration and Policy, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Division of General Medicine, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- MedStar Health Research Institute and Department of Medicine, Georgetown University, Washington, DC
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- MedStar Health Research Institute and Department of Medicine, Georgetown University, Washington, DC
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Division of General Medicine, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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Zhang J, Xiang X, Yang X, Mei Q, Cheng L. The effect of self-disclosure on loneliness among patients with coronary heart disease: The chain mediating effect of social support and sense of coherence. Heart Lung 2024; 64:74-79. [PMID: 38061319 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2023.11.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2024]
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BACKGROUND Loneliness is prevalent in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD). It has a serious impact on the physical and mental health and the quality of life of patients with CHD. However, what factors contribute to loneliness and the mechanism of action still need to be explored. OBJECTIVES To explore the chain mediating effect among self-disclosure, social support, sense of coherence and loneliness in patients with CHD through a chain mediating model. METHODS This cross-sectional study included 248 patients with CHD from three tertiary hospitals in Shiyan, Hubei Province, China. Self-reported scales were used to assess feelings of loneliness, self-disclosure, social support and sense of coherence. The Amos 26.0 software was used to construct the chain mediating effect. RESULTS Self-disclosure cannot directly affect patients' loneliness (β = -0.60, P>0.05). Social support and sense of coherence play a significant complete mediating role between self-disclosure and loneliness, with an overall mediating effect value of -0.479. CONCLUSION Self-disclosure in CHD patients indirectly affect loneliness through social support and sense of coherence (β = -0.479, P = 0.001). Improving patient self-disclosure and modulation of social support and sense of coherence help reduce in loneliness.
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- Jingwen Zhang
- School of Nursing, Hubei University of Medicine, No. 30, Renmin South Road, Maojian District, Shiyan, Hubei 442000, PR China
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- School of Nursing, Hubei University of Medicine, No. 30, Renmin South Road, Maojian District, Shiyan, Hubei 442000, PR China
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- School of Nursing, Hubei University of Medicine, No. 30, Renmin South Road, Maojian District, Shiyan, Hubei 442000, PR China
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- School of Nursing, Hubei University of Medicine, No. 30, Renmin South Road, Maojian District, Shiyan, Hubei 442000, PR China
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- School of Nursing, Hubei University of Medicine, No. 30, Renmin South Road, Maojian District, Shiyan, Hubei 442000, PR China.
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Vulliamy P, Armstrong PC. Platelets in Hemostasis, Thrombosis, and Inflammation After Major Trauma. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 2024; 44:545-557. [PMID: 38235557 DOI: 10.1161/atvbaha.123.318801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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Trauma currently accounts for 10% of the total global burden of disease and over 5 million deaths per year, making it a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Although recent advances in early resuscitation have improved early survival from critical injury, the mortality rate in patients with major hemorrhage approaches 50% even in mature trauma systems. A major determinant of clinical outcomes from a major injury is a complex, dynamic hemostatic landscape. Critically injured patients frequently present to the emergency department with an acute traumatic coagulopathy that increases mortality from bleeding, yet, within 48 to 72 hours after injury will switch from a hypocoagulable to a hypercoagulable state with increased risk of venous thromboembolism and multiple organ dysfunction. This review will focus on the role of platelets in these processes. As effectors of hemostasis and thrombosis, they are central to each phase of recovery from injury, and our understanding of postinjury platelet biology has dramatically advanced over the past decade. This review describes our current knowledge of the changes in platelet behavior that occur following major trauma, the mechanisms by which these changes develop, and the implications for clinical outcomes. Importantly, supported by research in other disease settings, this review also reflects the emerging role of thromboinflammation in trauma including cross talk between platelets, innate immune cells, and coagulation. We also address the unresolved questions and significant knowledge gaps that remain, and finally highlight areas that with the further study will help deliver further improvements in trauma care.
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- Paul Vulliamy
- Centre for Trauma Sciences (P.V.), Blizard Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Immunobiology (P.C.A.), Blizard Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom
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Jiang M, Ren X, Han L, Zheng X. Associations between sarcopenic obesity and risk of cardiovascular disease: A population-based cohort study among middle-aged and older adults using the CHARLS. Clin Nutr 2024; 43:796-802. [PMID: 38350287 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2024.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/15/2024]
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BACKGROUND Previous studies have demonstrated that sarcopenia was associated with a high risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Nevertheless, little is known about the associations between sarcopenic obesity/possibly sarcopenic obesity and the risk of CVD among senior and middle-aged adults. METHODS Utilizing the nationally representative data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), a sum of 7703 individuals aged at least 45 years were divided into four groups. The effects of sarcopenic obesity and possibly sarcopenic obesity on CVD were calculated using Cox proportional hazards regression models. Non-sarcopenic participants with optimal body mass index (BMI) or waist circumference (WC) served as a control group. RESULTS Sarcopenic obesity were related to increased risks of CVD (HR = 1.39; 95% CI = 1.16-1.67), heart disease (HR = 1.36; 95% CI = 1.10-1.67) and stroke (HR = 1.40; 95% CI = 1.02-1.92) compared with the optimal reference group. Similarly, the risk of CVD, heart disease and stroke increased by 0.34, 0.28 and 0.39 times in obese people with possible sarcopenia compared to the control group. Sensitivity analysis identified similar results to those described above. Patients with sarcopenia and a BMI ≥28.0 kg/m2 had a 1.47- and 1.48-fold risk of developing CVD and heart disease than controls. CONCLUSION Sarcopenic obesity and possibly sarcopenic obesity are positively associated with the development of CVD. The middle-aged and elderly population should prevent obesity and maintain muscle mass through some interventions such as weight control and moderate exercise, which may reduce the CVD risk.
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- Minglan Jiang
- Public Health Research Center and Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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- Public Health Research Center and Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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- Public Health Research Center and Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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- Public Health Research Center and Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China.
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Lu Y, Lan T. Spatiotemporal trends of cardiovascular disease burden attributable to low physical activity during 1990-2019: an analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. Public Health 2024; 228:137-146. [PMID: 38354583 DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2024.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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OBJECTIVES The epidemiological trends of cardiovascular disease (CVD) burden attributed to low physical activity (LPA) across various regions and countries are poorly understood. Hence, we assessed the global, regional, and national spatiotemporal trends of LPA-related CVD from 1990 to 2019. STUDY DESIGN We conducted a secondary analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. The data on LPA-related CVD were examined with regard to sex, age, year, and Socio-Demographic Index (SDI). METHODS We assessed the temporal changes in age-standardized mortality rate (ASMR) and age-standardized death rate (ASDR) using the estimated annual percentage change (EAPC) over a 30-year period. RESULTS There were a staggering 0.64 million deaths and 9.99 million disability-adjusted life-years globally attributed to LPA-related CVD in 2019. The majority of the LPA-related CVD burden was observed in the population aged ≥80 years. It also indicated a high disease burden of LPA-related CVD in Central Asia, Arabian Peninsula, and North Africa. Although there has been a decline in ASMR and ASDR associated with LPA-related CVD on a global scale, the countries experiencing the most substantial increase in LPA-related CVD burden are Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Azerbaijan. The ASMR and ASDR remained stable in regions with low, low-middle, and middle SDI levels. The EAPCs of ASMR and ASDR were negatively linked with SDI in 2019. CONCLUSIONS From 1990 to 2019, LPA led to a significant and escalating burden of CVD in certain regions, namely, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Azerbaijan. It is imperative for governments and policymakers to implement regulatory measures and strategic interventions aimed at mitigating this burden.
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- Yunyan Lu
- Department of Cardiology, The First People's Hospital of Xiaoshan District, Xiaoshan Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Hangzhou TCM Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310007, People's Republic of China.
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Turnbull I, Camm CF, Halsey J, Du H, Bennett DA, Chen Y, Yu C, Sun D, Liu X, Li L, Chen Z, Clarke R. Correlates and consequences of atrial fibrillation in a prospective study of 25 000 participants in the China Kadoorie Biobank. EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL OPEN 2024; 4:oeae021. [PMID: 38572088 PMCID: PMC10989653 DOI: 10.1093/ehjopen/oeae021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2024] [Revised: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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Aims The prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) is positively correlated with prior cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and CVD risk factors but is lower in Chinese than Europeans despite their higher burden of CVD. We examined the prevalence and prognosis of AF and other electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities in the China Kadoorie Biobank. Methods and results A random sample of 25 239 adults (mean age 59.5 years, 62% women) had a 12-lead ECG recorded and interpreted using a Mortara VERITAS™ algorithm in 2013-14. Participants were followed up for 5 years for incident stroke, ischaemic heart disease, heart failure (HF), and all CVD, overall and by CHA2DS2-VASc scores, age, sex, and area. Overall, 1.2% had AF, 13.6% had left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH), and 28.1% had ischaemia (two-thirds of AF cases also had ischaemia or LVH). The prevalence of AF increased with age, prior CVD, and levels of CHA₂DS₂-VASc scores (0.5%, 1.3%, 2.1%, 2.9%, and 4.4% for scores <2, 2, 3, 4, and ≥5, respectively). Atrial fibrillation was associated with two-fold higher hazard ratios (HR) for CVD (2.15; 95% CI, 1.71-2.69) and stroke (1.88; 1.44-2.47) and a four-fold higher HR for HF (3.79; 2.21-6.49). The 5-year cumulative incidence of CVD was comparable for AF, prior CVD, and CHA₂DS₂-VASc scores ≥ 2 (36.7% vs. 36.2% vs. 37.7%, respectively) but was two-fold greater than for ischaemia (19.4%), LVH (18.0%), or normal ECG (14.1%), respectively. Conclusion The findings highlight the importance of screening for AF together with estimation of CHA₂DS₂-VASc scores for prevention of CVD in Chinese adults.
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- Iain Turnbull
- Clinical Trial Service Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LF, UK
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- Clinical Trial Service Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LF, UK
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- Clinical Trial Service Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LF, UK
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- Clinical Trial Service Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LF, UK
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- Clinical Trial Service Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LF, UK
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- Clinical Trial Service Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LF, UK
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Peking University, Beijing, China
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Peking University Center for Public Health and Epidemic Preparedness and Response, Beijing, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Peking University, Beijing, China
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Peking University Center for Public Health and Epidemic Preparedness and Response, Beijing, China
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- Medical Records Archive, Pengzhou Traditional Medicine Hospital, Penzhou, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Peking University, Beijing, China
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Peking University Center for Public Health and Epidemic Preparedness and Response, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Epidemiology of Major Diseases, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Clinical Trial Service Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LF, UK
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- Clinical Trial Service Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LF, UK
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Ségard BD, Kimura K, Matsuoka Y, Imamura T, Ikeda A, Iwamiya T. Quantification of fibrosis extend and airspace availability in lung: A semi-automatic ImageJ/Fiji toolbox. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0298015. [PMID: 38421996 PMCID: PMC10903859 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0298015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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The evaluation of the structural integrity of mechanically dynamic organs such as lungs is critical for the diagnosis of numerous pathologies and the development of therapies. This task is classically performed by histology experts in a qualitative or semi-quantitative manner. Automatic digital image processing methods appeared in the last decades, and although immensely powerful, tools are highly specialized and lack the versatility required in various experimental designs. Here, a set of scripts for the image processing software ImageJ/Fiji to easily quantify fibrosis extend and alveolar airspace availability in Sirius Red or Masson's trichrome stained samples is presented. The toolbox consists in thirteen modules: sample detection, particles filtration (automatic and manual), border definition, air ducts identification, air ducts walls definition, parenchyma extraction, MT-staining specific pre-processing, fibrosis detection, fibrosis particles filtration, airspace detection, and visualizations (tissue only or tissue and airspace). While the process is largely automated, critical parameters are accessible to the user for increased adaptability. The modularity of the protocol allows for its adjustment to alternative experimental settings. Fibrosis and airspace can be combined as an evaluation of the structural integrity of the organ. All settings and intermediate states are saved to ensure reproducibility. These new analysis scripts allow for a rapid quantification of fibrosis and airspace in a large variety of experimental settings.
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- Research and Development Department, Metcela Inc., Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Research and Development Department, Metcela Inc., Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Research and Development Department, Metcela Inc., Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Research and Development Department, Metcela Inc., Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Research and Development Department, Metcela Inc., Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
- Institute for Advanced Biosciences, Keio University, Tsuruoka, Yamagata, Japan
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Liang L, Chen J, Zhang C, Luo B, Zhou T, Wang X, Wang Y. Association of Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 With Carotid Intima-Media Thickness in Acute Cerebral Infarction Patients. Angiology 2024:33197241233774. [PMID: 38424714 DOI: 10.1177/00033197241233774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) is an inflammatory marker associated with atherosclerotic and cardiovascular diseases. This study aimed to explore the association of Lp-PLA2 with carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT) in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and explore a threshold level to predict the risk of vulnerable plaques. This retrospective observational study included patients with AIS in the Neurology Department of our Hospital between January 2018 and December 2019. The study included 293 patients aged 65.29 ± 12.11 years, including 212 males, of whom 124 had carotid intima-media thickening (42.32%). Multivariable logistic regression showed that Lp-PLA2 level was an independent risk factor for cIMT (odds ratio [OR] = 1.004, 95% confidence interval [95% CI] 1.001-1.008, P = .008). Threshold effect analysis showed that the risk of vulnerable carotid plaque occurrence increased by 2% for every 1 ng/mL increase in Lp-PLA2 level with serum Lp-PLA2 levels between 157 and 279 ng/mL; this increase was statistically significant (OR = 1.02, 95% CI 1.01-1.03, P < .001). Serum Lp-PLA2 is an independent risk factor for increased cIMT in patients with AIS, and a threshold Lp-PLA2 level between 157 and 279 ng/mL showed a higher risk of carotid plaque rupture.
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- Libing Liang
- Department of Neurology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Neurology, The First People's Hospital of Foshan, Foshan, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First People's Hospital of Foshan, Foshan, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First People's Hospital of Foshan, Foshan, China
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- Science and Education Department, The First People's Hospital of Foshan, Foshan, China
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- Emergency Department, The First People's Hospital of Foshan, Foshan, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First People's Hospital of Foshan, Foshan, China
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Wei S, Ju F, Xiao J, Li J, Liu T, Hu Z. Aloperine Alleviates Myocardial Injury Induced by Myocardial Ischemia and Reperfusion by Activating the ERK1/2/β-catenin Signaling Pathway. Cardiovasc Drugs Ther 2024:10.1007/s10557-024-07566-0. [PMID: 38416285 DOI: 10.1007/s10557-024-07566-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Myocardial ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury can cause severe cardiac damage. Aloperine is a quinolizidine alkaloid found in the leaves and seeds of Sophora alopecuroides L. It has been recognized that aloperine has organ-protective properties; however, its role in cardioprotection is poorly characterized. This study aimed to evaluate the cardioprotective effects of aloperine against myocardial I/R injury in vivo. METHODS Adult male Sprague‒Dawley rats were randomly divided into sham-operated, control, and aloperine groups. All rats except for the sham-operated rats were subjected to 45 min of myocardial ischemia (by left anterior descending ligation) followed by 3 h of reperfusion. Aloperine (10 mg/kg) was given intravenously at the onset of reperfusion. The cardioprotective effects of aloperine were evaluated by determining infarct size, hemodynamics, histological changes, cardiac biomarkers, and cardiac apoptosis. RESULTS Aloperine limited infarct size; improved hemodynamics; attenuated myocardial I/R-induced histological deterioration; decreased serum LDH, CK-MB, and α-HBDH levels; and inhibited apoptosis after myocardial I/R injury. Moreover, aloperine stimulated the phosphorylation of ventricular ERK1/2, which is a major module of MAPK signaling pathways. Furthermore, aloperine increased the ventricular expression levels of β-catenin. Pharmacological inhibition of ERK1/2 diminished aloperine-induced cardioprotection and blocked ERK1/2/β-catenin signaling. CONCLUSIONS These data support the cardioprotective effect of aloperine against myocardial I/R injury, which is mediated, at least in part, by the ERK1/2/β-catenin signaling pathway.
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- Shichao Wei
- Department of Anesthesiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Laboratory of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, National-Local Joint Engineering Research Centre of Translational Medicine of Anesthesiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Laboratory of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, National-Local Joint Engineering Research Centre of Translational Medicine of Anesthesiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Laboratory of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, National-Local Joint Engineering Research Centre of Translational Medicine of Anesthesiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Laboratory of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, National-Local Joint Engineering Research Centre of Translational Medicine of Anesthesiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Laboratory of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, National-Local Joint Engineering Research Centre of Translational Medicine of Anesthesiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Laboratory of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, National-Local Joint Engineering Research Centre of Translational Medicine of Anesthesiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
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Li Y, Wu J, Tang H, Jia X, Wang J, Meng C, Wang W, Liu S, Yuan H, Cai J, Wang J, Lu Y. Long-term PM 2.5 exposure and early-onset diabetes: Does BMI link this risk? THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 913:169791. [PMID: 38176550 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.169791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Limited studies investigated the association between high-level fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution and early-onset diabetes, leaving the possible metabolic mechanisms unclear. We assessed the association of cumulative PM2.5 exposure with diabetes, including early-onset, in high-pollution areas of China and explored whether metabolic factors mediated this association. METHODS 124,204 participants (≥18 years) from 121 counties in Hunan province, China, were enrolled between 2005 and 2020, with follow-up until 2021. The ground-level air pollution concentrations at each participant's residence were calculated using a high-quality dataset in China. The independent association of PM2.5 with incident diabetes and early-onset diabetes was assessed by Cox proportional hazards models. Restricted cubic splines were utilized to establish the exposure-response relationships. The role of metabolism-related mediators was estimated by mediation analysis. RESULTS During a median follow-up of 8.47 (IQR, 6.65-9.82) years, there were 3650 patients with new-onset diabetes. Each 1 μg/m3 increase in the level of cumulative PM2.5 exposure was positively related to an increased incidence of diabetes (HR 1.177, 95 % CI 1.172-1.181) among individuals in the PM2.5 > 50 μg/m3 group after adjusting for multiple variables. The relationship of the PM2.5 dose-response curve for diabetes was non-linear. Significant associations between PM2.5 exposure and early-onset diabetes risk were observed, with this risk showing an increase with the earlier age of early diabetes onset. Males, young individuals (≤45 years), and those with a lower body mass index (BMI <24 kg/m2) appeared to be more susceptible to diabetes. Moreover, change in BMI significantly mediated 31.06 % of the PM2.5-diabetes relationship. CONCLUSIONS Long-term cumulative PM2.5 exposure increased the risk of early-onset diabetes, which is partially mediated by BMI. Sustained air pollution control measures, priority protection of vulnerable individuals, and effective management of BMI should be taken to reduce the burden of diabetes.
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- Yalan Li
- Health Management Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China; Clinical Research Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Health Management Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China; Clinical Research Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Clinical Research Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; Department of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Health Management Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China; Clinical Research Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Health Management Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China; Clinical Research Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Health Management Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China; Clinical Research Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Health Management Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China; Clinical Research Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Health Management Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China; Clinical Research Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Health Management Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China; Clinical Research Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Health Management Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
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- Clinical Research Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, King's College London, 150 Stamford Street, London SE1 9NH, UK.
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Olaoye T, Osie-Efietie B, Ogunsanmi OO, Mustapha AM, Asekun-Olarinmoye I, Atulomah NO. Evaluation of a school-based health education program on hepatitis B virus infection prevention practice in rural South-Western, Nigeria. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:591. [PMID: 38395844 PMCID: PMC10893707 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-18092-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection prevention is most effective early in childhood with vaccination programme. However, where this is missed, primary prevention modes of intervention become an alternative recommendation to be considered before the occurrence of risk exposure to the virus. This study sought to evaluate outcomes of a theory-based HBV infection prevention educational intervention among students from four selected secondary schools in Ogun state, Nigeria. METHODOLOGY A quasi-experimental design enrolling 256 consenting secondary school students from four schools in Ogun state randomized into three intervention schools consisting teacher-instructed (E1), peer-directed (E2) and combination of the two (E3) respectively with a control group ( C) was implemented. The theory-based educational intervention was for six weeks with follow-up period of 8 weeks. A 66-item validated instrument was used to collect data at three reference points and response items for variables in the study were transformed into weighted-aggregate scores of mean and standard deviation of HBV infection prevention practice of participants. Statistical analysis of ANOVA, paired-sample t-test and Cohen's D Effect Size (ES) was used to quantify the changes produced by the intervention on the outcome variable at 5% level of significance. RESULTS At baseline, there was no significant difference (p > 0.05) in the mean HBV infection prevention practice scores between the four groups E1 (17.21 ± 3.03), E2 (15.57 ± 1.90), E3 (17.90 ± 3.10), and C (15.20 ± 2.44). However, at 14th week follow up, there was observed significant differences in mean scores of HBV infection prevention practices between all four groups E1 (23.09 ± 2.4), E2 (22.6 ± 3.6), E3 (23.82 ± 2.3), and C (15.25 ± 2.4). Paired-sample t-test conducted demonstrated significant differences between baseline and 14th week follow up for E1 (17.21 ± 3.07 and 23.18 ± 2.9; p = 0.001), E2(15.57 ± 1.90 and 23.53 ± 3.12; p = 0.001), E3(17.90 ± 3.10 and 25.1 ± 2.6; p < 0.001), but not for C (15.20 ± 2.44 and 15.25 ± 2.4; p = 0.92), with most significant impact (ES(95%CI) on HBV infection prevention practices observed for E2(3.106 95%CI: [2.66 to 3.55; p = 0.001]). Importantly, the participants in E2 showed more improvement in prevention practices than their counterparts from E1, E3, and control. Therefore, the intervention demonstrated proof-of-concept in facilitating behavior modification expected. Peer education can be utilized as a strategy to promote Hepatitis B infection prevention practices among adolescents.
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- Department of Public Health, Babcock University, Ilishan Remo-Ogun State, Ilishan, Nigeria
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- Department of Public Health, Babcock University, Ilishan Remo-Ogun State, Ilishan, Nigeria
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Chocron Y, Rousakis M, Vollenweider P, Vaucher J, Marques-Vidal PM. Blood pressure status, trajectories and cardiovascular disease: the CoLaus|PsyCoLaus prospective study. Open Heart 2024; 11:e002556. [PMID: 38388190 PMCID: PMC10884261 DOI: 10.1136/openhrt-2023-002556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND High blood pressure (BP) is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Adequate treatment of high BP should reduce the risk of CVD, but this association has seldom been assessed in a general population setting. METHODS Population-based prospective study conducted in Lausanne, Switzerland, with a follow-up between 2003 and 2021. Participants were categorised as normal BP, untreated high BP, treated and uncontrolled BP and treated and controlled BP. Total and CVD mortality as well as any CVD event were assessed. RESULTS 5341 participants (65% normal, 17.4% untreated, 8.8% treated and uncontrolled and 8.8% treated and controlled) were included. After a median follow-up of 14 years (IQR: 11-15), 575 CVD events occurred. Relative to participants with normal BP, multivariable-adjusted HRs (and 95% CI) for total CVD were 1.38 (1.11 to 1.72) for untreated, 1.35 (1.04 to 1.76) for treated and uncontrolled and 1.50 (1.15 to 1.95) for treated and controlled. The corresponding HRs for CVD mortality (112 events) were 0.94 (0.52 to 1.70), 1.77 (1.00 to 3.12) and 2.52 (1.50 to 4.23), respectively. For total mortality (677 events), the HRs were 1.24 (1.01 to 1.52), 1.26 (0.99 to 1.60) and 1.27 (0.99 to 1.62), respectively. Sensitivity analysis using BP status during a 5-year period and categorising participants as always normal, always treated and uncontrolled, always treated and controlled and other led to similar findings. CONCLUSION Over a long follow-up period of 14 years, BP control was not associated with reduction of CVD events, CVD-related or total mortality. This finding should help define further studies on factors affecting CVD and mortality in people treated for hypertension in the general population.
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- Internal Medicine, CHUV, Lausanne, Switzerland
- Internal Medicine, HFR, Fribourg, Switzerland
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Liu L, Sun Y, Wang Y, Xin J, Chen W. [D-Ala2, D-Leu5]-enkephalin (DADLE) provides protection against myocardial ischemia reperfusion injury by inhibiting Wnt/β-Catenin pathway. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2024; 24:115. [PMID: 38373914 PMCID: PMC10877899 DOI: 10.1186/s12872-024-03790-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Acute myocardial infarction is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Myocardial ischemia reperfusion (MI/R) injury occurs immediately after the coronary reperfusion and aggravates myocardial ischemia. Whether the Wnt/β-Catenin pathway is involved in the protection against MI/R injury by DADLE has not been evaluated. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the protective effect of DADLE against MI/R injury in a mouse model and to further explore the association between DADLE and the Wnt/β-Catenin pathway. METHODS Forty-four mice were randomly allocated to four groups: Group Control (PBS Control), Group D 0.25 (DADLE 0.25 mg/kg), Group D 0.5 (DADLE 0.5 mg/kg), and Group Sham. In the control and DADLE groups, myocardial ischemia injury was induced by occluding the left anterior descending coronary artery (LAD) for 45 min. PBS and DADLE were administrated, respectively, 5 min before reperfusion. The sham group did not go through LAD occlusion. 24 h after reperfusion, functions of the left ventricle were assessed through echocardiography. Myocardial injury was evaluated using TTC double-staining and HE staining. Levels of myocardial enzymes, including CK-MB and LDH, in the serum were determined using ELISA kits. Expression of caspase-3, TCF4, Wnt3a, and β-Catenin was evaluated using the Western blot assay. RESULTS The infarct area was significantly smaller in the DADLE groups than in the control group (P < 0.01). The histopathology score and serum levels of myocardial enzymes were significantly lower in the DADLE groups than in the control group (P < 0.01). DADLE significantly improved functions of the left ventricle (P < 0.01), decreased expression of caspase-3 (P < 0.01), TCF4 (P < 0.01), Wnt3a (P < 0.05), and β-Catenin (P < 0.01) compared with PBS. CONCLUSIONS The present study showed that DADLE protected the myocardium from MI/R through suppressing the expression of caspase-3, TCF4, Wnt3a, and β-Catenin and consequently improving functions of the left ventricle in I/R model mice. The TCF4/Wnt/β-Catenin signaling pathway might become a therapeutic target for MI/R treatment.
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University, 1279 Sanmen Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai, 200434, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University, 1279 Sanmen Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai, 200434, China
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- Department of Pathology, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University, Shanghai, 200434, China
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- Department of Ultrasonics, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University, Shanghai, 200434, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University, 1279 Sanmen Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai, 200434, China.
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