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Çetin İD, Çetin O. A preliminary study on the association between prognostic nutritional index and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio with nutritional status and inflammation in febrile children's susceptibility to seizures. REVISTA DA ASSOCIACAO MEDICA BRASILEIRA (1992) 2024; 70:e20240166. [PMID: 39045938 PMCID: PMC11262348 DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.20240166] [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: 03/09/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/25/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between nutritional status, inflammation, and susceptibility to seizures in febrile children. METHODS This observational single-center study was carried out from January 2020 to December 2023 with 324 children aged 6 months and 6 years; 106 were diagnosed with febrile seizure, 108 were febrile children, and 110 were healthy controls. The prognostic nutritional index and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio were calculated, and the cutoff threshold was established through receiver operating characteristics. The study utilized correlation and univariate-multivariate logistic regression analysis. The comparison between simple and complex febrile seizure was conducted to analyze differences. RESULTS The optimal cutoff values were identified as 61.25 for prognostic nutritional index and 1.04 for neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio. Our findings showed a significant negative association between febrile seizure and platelet count, high C-reactive protein, and high ferritin levels. Additionally, the febrile seizure group showed a significant positive correlation with high neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio values (≥1.04) and body temperature (≥38). Our findings revealed that high neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, high C-reactive protein, and age less than 18 months were independently associated with seizure susceptibility in febrile children. CONCLUSION High neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio values and low prognostic nutritional index scores may serve as novel surrogate independent factors for seizure susceptibility in febrile children. Febrile children who are less than 18 months old are more prone to experience seizures than older febrile children. Moreover, there was a correlation between febrile seizures and elevated C-reactive protein levels and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio values.
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- İpek Dokurel Çetin
- Balıkesir University, Faculty of Medical, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Neurology – Balıkesir, Turkey
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- Balıkesir University, Faculty of Medical, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Division of Perinatology – Balıkesir, Turkey
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Ma X, Lu X, Jiang X, Wang J, Wang T, Zhang L. A nomogram combining prognostic nutritional index and platelet lymphocyte ratio predicts postoperative pulmonary infection following D2 radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer. NUTR HOSP 2024; 41:602-611. [PMID: 38726634 DOI: 10.20960/nh.05079] [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: 06/28/2024] Open
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Introduction Introduction: the prognostic nutritional index (PNI) and platelet-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) have been found to correlate with outcomes following radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer (GC). Objectives: to construct a nomogram combining PNI and PLR for individually forecasting the risk of postoperative pulmonary infection (POI) following D2 radical gastrectomy for GC. Methods: retrospectively, clinical data was gathered from 404 patients treated with D2 radical gastrectomy for GC. The study used multivariate logistic regression analysis to screen independent risk factors for POI after surgery. Subsequently, a nomogram was developed based on the above factors to forecast the POI probability accurately. Results: the multivariate logistic regression analysis identified age, PNI, PLR, CA199 level, ASA score, and ICU treatment as independent risk variables for POI following D2 radical gastrectomy (p < 0.001 or 0.05). The nomogram's area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) for predicting the risk of POI was 0.736 (95 % confidence interval (CI) = 0.678-0.794). The nomogram was internally validated using the bootstrap approach, involving repeated sampling 1000 times. The result yielded a concordance index (c-index) of 0.707 (95 % CI = 0.705-0.709). The calibration curves demonstrated an excellent concordance between the predicted values of the nomogram and the observed values. The nomogram's clinical value was shown to be high using decision analysis curves. Conclusions: a nomogram combining PNI and PLR is a dependable tool for forecasting the probability of POI following D2 radical gastrectomy for GC.
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- Xinghao Ma
- Department of Clinical Nutrition. Lu'an Hospital. Anhui Medical University
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery. Lu'an Hospital. Anhui Medical University
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition. Lu'an Hospital. Anhui Medical University
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition. Lu'an Hospital. Anhui Medical University
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition. Lu'an Hospital. Anhui Medical University
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition. Lu'an Hospital. Anhui Medical University
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Sill J, Lukich S, Alejos A, Lim H, Chau P, Lowery R, McCormick A, Peng DM, Yu S, Schumacher KR. Changes in nutritional status and the development of obesity and metabolic syndrome following pediatric heart transplantation. Pediatr Transplant 2024; 28:e14782. [PMID: 38767001 DOI: 10.1111/petr.14782] [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: 02/14/2024] [Revised: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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BACKGROUND Nutritional status in pediatric patients undergoing heart transplantation (HT) is frequently a focus of clinical management and requires high resource utilization. Pre-operative nutrition status has been shown to affect post-operative mortality but no studies have been performed to assess how nutritional status may change and the risk of developing nutritional comorbidities long-term in the post-transplant period. METHODS A single-center retrospective chart review of patients ≥2 years of age who underwent heart transplantation between 1/1/2005 and 4/30/2020 was performed. Patient data were collected at listing, time of transplant, 1-year, and 3-year follow-up post-transplant. Nutrition status was classified based on body mass index (BMI) percentile in the primary analysis. Alternative nutritional indices, namely the nutrition risk index (NRI), prognostic nutrition index (PNI), and BMI z-score, were utilized in secondary analyses. RESULTS Of the 63 patients included, the proportion of patients with overweight/obese status increased from 21% at listing to 41% at 3-year follow-up. No underweight patients at listing became overweight/obese at follow-up. Of patients who were overweight/obese at listing, 88% maintained that status at 3-year follow-up. Overweight/obese status at listing, 1-year, and 3-year post-transplantation were significantly associated with developing metabolic syndrome. In comparison to the alternative nutritional indices, BMI percentile best predicted post-transplant metabolic syndrome. CONCLUSIONS The results suggest that pediatric patients who undergo heart transplantation are at risk of developing overweight/obesity and related nutritional sequelae (ie, metabolic syndrome). Improved surveillance and interventions targeted toward overweight/obese HT patients should be investigated to reduce the burden of associated comorbidities.
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- J Sill
- The Heart Institute, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Lurie Children's Hospital - Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Community Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego, California, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Huang Z, Wang H, Da Y, Liu S, Zheng W, Li F. Do nutritional assessment tools (PNI, CONUT, GNRI) predict adverse events after spinal surgeries? A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Orthop Surg Res 2024; 19:289. [PMID: 38735935 PMCID: PMC11089772 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-024-04771-3] [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: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Nutritional assessment tools are used to predict outcomes in cancer. However, their utility in patients undergoing spinal surgery is unclear. This review examined if prognostic nutritional index (PNI), controlling nutritional status (CONUT), and geriatric nutritional risk index (GNRI) can predict adverse events after spinal surgeries. METHODS PubMed, CENTRAL, Scopus, and Embase were screened by two reviewers for relevant studies up to 26th January 2024. The primary outcome of interest was total adverse events after spinal surgery. Secondary outcomes were surgical site infections (SSI) and mortality. RESULTS 14 studies were included. Meta-analysis showed that while reduced PNI was not associated with an increased risk of SSI there was a significant association between PNI and higher risk of adverse events. Meta-analysis showed that high CONUT was not associated with an increased risk of complications after spinal surgeries. Pooled analysis showed that low GNRI was associated with an increased risk of both SSI and adverse events. Data on mortality was scarce. CONCLUSIONS The PNI and GNRI can predict adverse outcomes after spinal surgeries. Limited data shows that high CONUT is also associated with a non-significant increased risk of adverse outcomes. High GNRI was predictive of an increased risk of SSI. Data on mortality is too scarce for strong conclusions.
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- Zhi Huang
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China.
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Taha M, Nael Maslamani A, Atef Abdelsattar Ibrahim H. The Predictive and Prognostic Value of Percentage Change in Calf Circumference in Infants and Children During the First Week of Admission in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: A Prospective Cohort Study. Clin Pediatr (Phila) 2024:99228241238631. [PMID: 38511639 DOI: 10.1177/00099228241238631] [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] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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Calf circumference (CC) is an easy measure of muscle loss; yet, there are limited studies in children. We aimed to assess the viability of the first-week percent change in CC as a prognostic nutritional marker. Two MUAC (mid-upper arm circumference), CC, and weight measurements were carried out: one on the first day of admission and another on the seventh day. The differences and correlations between their percent changes were examined. The possible association between CC percent change and prolonged length of hospital stay (PLOS) and in-hospital mortality was assessed. Seventy participants were enrolled with a median age of 19.5 months. The median (interquartile range [IQR]) of CC percent change was 0.54 (5.5) with significant correlations between it and each of MUAC and weight percent change (ρ = 0.928, P = .001), (ρ = 0.902, P = .001), respectively. Calf circumference percent changes were significantly more negative in children with PLOS; (P = .004). These changes seem to be viable measures of nutritional status.
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- Marwa Taha
- Department of Pediatrics, Mataria Teaching Hospital, General Organization for Teaching Hospitals and Institutes (GOTHI), Cairo, Egypt
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- Pediatric Clinical Nutrition Division, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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Alatas H, Serin Y, Arslan N. Nutritional Status and Risk of Sarcopenia among Hospitalized Older Adults Residing in a Rural Region in Turkey. Ann Geriatr Med Res 2023; 27:293-300. [PMID: 37691482 PMCID: PMC10772329 DOI: 10.4235/agmr.23.0064] [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: 05/13/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to determine the prevalence of sarcopenia and its associated factors in community-dwelling older adults at risk of malnutrition based on the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA), Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI), and Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI). METHODS The study participants were 345 adults aged >65 years who visited Geriatric Internal Medicine outpatient clinics. The study included people without acute illness for whom the risk of malnutrition could be assessed and appropriate measurements taken. At the baseline visit, participants' data and measurements were gathered. The primary data included sociodemographic details, anthropometric measurements, malnutrition screening tests, and functional assessments. RESULTS The participants' mean age was 76.21±5.59 years, and 57.1% were men (n=97). The prevalence rate of sarcopenia was 45.5%. Compared to individuals without sarcopenia, those with it were older; had lower MNA, PNI, and GNRI scores; and had lower muscle mass, muscle strength, and lower leg circumferences (p<0.001). After adjusting for potential confounding factors, we found that sarcopenia, advanced age, male sex, high risk of malnutrition, calf circumference, and a low PNI score were all significantly associated with a low GNRI score (p<0.001). CONCLUSION Sarcopenia was significantly associated with advanced age, male sex, and high risk of malnutrition. Patients' nutritional and functional status should always be assessed for therapeutic interventions and lifestyle changes.
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- Hacer Alatas
- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Malatya Turgut Ozal University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Ataturk Faculty of Health Sciences, Dicle University, Diyarbakir, Turkey
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Gao T, Yu X. Association between nutritional status scores and the 30-day mortality in patients with acute kidney injury: an analysis of MIMIC-III database. BMC Nephrol 2023; 24:296. [PMID: 37803270 PMCID: PMC10559585 DOI: 10.1186/s12882-023-03329-5] [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: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Studies have proven that the risk of acute kidney injury (AKI) increased in patients with malnutrition. Prognostic nutritional index (PNI) and geriatric nutritional risk index (GNRI) were general tools to predict the risk of mortality, but the prognostic value of them for in-hospital mortality among patients with AKI have not been validated yet. Herein, this study aims to explore the association between PNI and GNRI and 30-day mortality in patients with AKI. METHODS Demographic and clinical data of 863 adult patients with AKI were extracted from the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care III (MIMIC-III) database in 2001-2012 in this retrospective cohort study. Univariate and multivariate Cox proportional regression analyses were used to explore the association between PNI and GNRI and 30-day mortality. The evaluation indexes were hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Subgroup analyses of age, Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score and Simplified Acute Physiology (SAPS-II) score were also performed. RESULTS Totally, 222 (26.71%) patients died within 30 days. After adjusting for covariates, PNI ≥ 28.5 [HR = 0.71, 95%CI: (0.51-0.98)] and GNRI ≥ 83.25 [HR = 0.63, 95%CI: (0.47-0.86)] were both associated with low risk of 30-day mortality. These relationships were also found in patients who aged ≥ 65 years old. Differently, high PNI level was associated with low risk of 30-day mortality among patients with SOFA score < 6 or SAPS-II score < 43, while high GNRI was associated with low risk of 30-day mortality among those who with SOFA score ≥ 6 or SAPS-II score ≥ 43 (all P < 0.05). CONCLUSION PNI and GNRI may be potential predictors of 30-day mortality in patients with AKI. Whether the PNI is more recommended for patients with mild AKI, while GNRI for those with severe AKI is needed further exploration.
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- Tingting Gao
- Department of Comprehensive Medical, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030032, Shanxi, P.R. China
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- Department of Nephrology, Qi Lu Hospital of Shandong University, No.107 Wenhua west road, Lixia District, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, P.R. China.
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Zheng F, Meng Q, Zhang L, Chen J, Zhao L, Zhou Z, Liu Y. Prognostic roles of hematological indicators for the efficacy and prognosis of immune checkpoint inhibitors in patients with advanced tumors: a retrospective cohort study. World J Surg Oncol 2023; 21:198. [PMID: 37420219 DOI: 10.1186/s12957-023-03077-8] [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: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Immunocheckpoint inhibitor(ICI) is a major breakthrough in tumor treatment. It can activate the patient's own immune system and play an anti-tumor role, but not all patients can benefit from it. At present, there is still a lack of effective biomarkers to guide clinical application. The systemic immune inflammation(SII) index reflects the systemic inflammatory state and immune state of patients. Prognostic nutrition index(PNI) can be used to evaluate immune status of patients. Therefore, SII and PNI indexes may have some value in predicting the efficacy and prognosis of immunotherapy, but there is still a lack of relevant research. The purpose of our study was to explore the influence of SII and PNI index on the efficacy and prognosis of immunotherapy. METHODS A total of 1935 patients treated with ICIs treatment in the Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University from November 2016 to October 2021 were retrospectively collected. 435 patients who met the inclusion criteria and did not meet the exclusion criteria. The imaging data, blood results of each patient were collected within 1 week before ICIs treatment. The neutrophil lymphocyte ratio(NLR), platelet lymphocyte ratio(PLR), monocyte lymphocyte ratio(MLR), PNI,systemic inflammatory response index(SIRI),neutrophil-eosinophil ratio(NER) was calculated. The patients were followed up by in-patient, out-patient reexamination and telephone contact, and the efficacy evaluation and survival status were recorded. The deadline of follow-up: January 2021. SPSS-24.0 software was employed for statistical analysis. RESULTS Among the 435 patients receiving ICI treatment, 61,236 and 138 patients were evaluated respectively as partial response (PR), stable disease (SD) and progressive disease (PD). The overall response rate(ORR) and disease control rate (DCR) of this cohort were 14.0% and 68.3%, respectively. Median progression-free survival (mPFS) is 4.0 months, The overall survival (mOS) of this cohort is 6.8 months. Multivariate analysis showed that SIRI(Hazard Ratio, HR = 1.304, P = 0.014), PNI (HR = 0.771, P = 0.019), prealbumin (PAB) (HR = 0.596, P = 0.001), and PNI(HR = 0.657, P = 0.008) were independent risk factors for PFS and OS, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Patients with high SIRI value and low PNI value before ICI treatment have shorter PFS. Patients with higher PNI value have better prognosis. Therefore, hematological indicators may become predictors of immunotherapy.
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- Fei Zheng
- The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Xingtai Medical College, Xingtai, China
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- Hebei Province Pharmaceutical Professional Inspector Corps (Hebei Provincial Vaccine Inspection Center), Shijiazhuang, China
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- The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Xingtai Medical College, Xingtai, China
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- The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China.
- Department of Radiotherapy Oncology, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, 12 JianKang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050011, Hebei Province, China.
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- The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China.
- Department of Medical Oncology, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, 12 JianKang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050011, Hebei Province, China.
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Antar R, Farag C, Xu V, Drouaud A, Gordon O, Whalen MJ. Evaluating the baseline hemoglobin, albumin, lymphocyte, and platelet (HALP) score in the United States adult population and comorbidities: an analysis of the NHANES. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1206958. [PMID: 37284646 PMCID: PMC10240525 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1206958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023] Open
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Introduction As a composite immunonutritional biomarker, the Hemoglobin, Albumin, Lymphocyte, Platelet (HALP) score has shown promise in assessing a patient's overall health status by integrating several routinely collected laboratory indicators. This biomarker has been examined in many different populations of patients and disease states (i.e., cancer), but an integrated, universal rubric using standardized thresholds has not thus far been developed. Pre-existing large population-based databases represent an ideal source to examine the distribution of HALP and the influence of diverse health statuses on this score. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) between 2017-2020, evaluating 8,245 participants across numerous demographic, socioeconomic, and health-related variables. Univariate and multivariate linear regression analyses assessed the associations between HALP scores and these factors. Results Our findings revealed significant associations between HALP scores and various demographic, socioeconomic, and health conditions. The median HALP score among the representative population was 49.0, with varying median scores across different groups and normal reference ranges for males and females. Multivariate regression analysis showed that anemia treatment, age over 65 years, weak/failing kidneys, and cancer were independent risk factors associated with lower HALP scores. Male participants demonstrated higher HALP scores than female participants, and age was inversely related to HALP. Moreover, HALP scores were negatively associated with the number of comorbidities. Conclusion/discussion This study set out to explore the HALP score from a population-based perspective, uncovering notable associations that offer vital insights into the score's clinical relevance and future applications. By determining a median HALP score of 49.0 and normal reference ranges within our diverse, representative sample, we establish a robust foundation for researchers to refine optimal HALP applications and thresholds. Considering the growing focus on personalized medicine, HALP holds promise as a prognostic tool, enabling clinicians to comprehend their patients' immunonutritional status better and deliver customized care.
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- Ryan Antar
- Department of Urology, George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, United States
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- Department of Medicine, George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, United States
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- Department of Urology, George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, United States
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- Department of Urology, George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, United States
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- Department of Urology, George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, United States
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- Department of Urology, George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, United States
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Chu FL, Li C, Liu Y, Dong B, Qiu Y, Fan G. Peripheral blood parameters for predicting PICU admission and mechanical ventilation in pediatric inpatients with human parainfluenza virus-induced pneumonia. J Med Virol 2023; 95:e28752. [PMID: 37185836 DOI: 10.1002/jmv.28752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Human parainfluenza viruses (hPIVs)-induced pneumonia is an important cause of pediatric hospitalization, and some develop severe pneumonias requiring pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) admission and mechanical ventilation (MV). The aim of this study is to investigate the value of peripheral blood (PB) parameters available on admission in predicting the need for PICU admission and MV due to pneumonia caused by hPIVs. A total of 331 cases including 277 (83.69%) on the general ward (GW) and 54 (16.31%) on the PICU were enrolled between January 2016 and June 2021. Of 54 patients admitted to the PICU, 24 patients (7.25%) received MV, whereas 30 (9.06%) did not. For both the PICU and GW groups, infants accounted for the highest proportion while school children had the lowest. Compared with the GW group, the PICU group had significantly higher rates of premature birth, fatigue, sore throat, headache, chest pain, tachypnea, dyspnea, and underlying diseases including congenital tracheal stenosis, congenital heart disease (CHD), metabolic disorder, and neurological disorder (ND), but significant lower proportion of exclusive breastfeeding and Z-scores for weight-for-height, weight-for-age, height-for-age, and body-mass-index (BMI)-for-age (BMIZ). Higher levels of some leukocyte differential counts (LDC)-related parameters including counts of neutrophil (N), ratios of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), derived neutrophils/(leukocytes minus neutrophils) ratio (dNLR), and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), lower levels of some other LDC-related parameters including lymphocyte (L) and monocyte (M) counts, ratios of lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio (LMR), lymphocyte-to-C-reactive protein ratio, and prognostic nutritional index (PNI), and lower levels of PB protein (PBP)-related parameters including red blood cell (RBC), hemoglobin, total protein (TP), and serum albumin were observed in the PB of patients in the PICU compared with those in the GW. Notably, higher PLR level and two comorbidities including CHD and ND were identified as independent risk factors for PICU admission, while lower PNI level as well as smaller numbers of RBC and L as good predictors. Low levels of TP might be a useful predictor of the need for MV. Overall, the relative contributions of LDC- and PBP-related factors for accurate identification of patients required PICU admission accounted for 53.69% and 46.31%, respectively. Thus, determination of whether a patient with hPIVs-induced pneumonia is admitted to PICU involves consideration of both the LDC- and PBP-related parameters.
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- Fu-Lu Chu
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Jinan Hospital, Jinan, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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Zhang J, Chen Y, Zou L, Gong R. Prognostic nutritional index as a risk factor for diabetic kidney disease and mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Acta Diabetol 2023; 60:235-245. [PMID: 36324018 PMCID: PMC9629877 DOI: 10.1007/s00592-022-01985-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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AIMS Microinflammation and malnutrition are common in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). We aimed to validate whether prognostic nutritional index (PNI) may increase the risk of diabetic kidney disease (DKD) and all-cause mortality in T2DM patients. METHODS This retrospective cohort study was based on the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) and National Death Index (NDI) 2013-2018 database. A total of 14,349 eligible subjects were included, and 2720 of them were with T2DM. PNI was assessed by the 5 × lymphocyte count (109/L) + serum albumin (g/L). The Logistic and Cox regression analyses were conducted to investigate the risk factors of DKD and mortality in T2DM patients. RESULTS For 14,349 participants represented 224.7 million noninstitutionalized residents of the United State, the average PNI was 53.72 ± 0.12, and the prevalence of T2DM was 14.89%. T2DM patients had a lower level of PNI and dietary protein intake, a higher risk of mortality, kidney injury, anemia, arterial hypertension and hyperuricemia, compared with non-T2DM subjects. DKD occurred in 35.06% of diabetic participants and a higher PNI was independently related with a lower risk of DKD (OR 0.64, 95% CI 0.459-0.892, p = 0.01) in T2DM after multivariate adjustment. During a median follow-up of 46 person-months (29-66 months), a total of 233 T2DM individuals died from all causes (mortality rate = 8.17%). Subjects with T2DM who had a higher PNI showed a lower risk of all-cause mortality (HR 0.60, 95% CI 0.37-0.97, p = 0.036). CONCLUSIONS PNI, as a marker of immunonutrition, correlated with the incidence of DKD, and was an independent predictor for all-cause mortality in participants with T2DM. Thus, PNI may conduce to the risk stratification and timely intervention of T2DM patients.
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- Junlin Zhang
- Department of Nephrology, The Third People's Hospital of Chengdu, Southwest Jiaotong University, No. 37, Qinglong Street, Chengdu, 610014, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Third People's Hospital of Chengdu, Southwest Jiaotong University, No. 37, Qinglong Street, Chengdu, 610014, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Third People's Hospital of Chengdu, Southwest Jiaotong University, No. 37, Qinglong Street, Chengdu, 610014, Sichuan Province, China.
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Prognostic Nutritional Index as a Predictor of Mortality in 101,616 Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15020311. [PMID: 36678182 PMCID: PMC9865495 DOI: 10.3390/nu15020311] [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: 12/05/2022] [Revised: 01/01/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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High mortality in dialysis patients is linked to malnutrition and inflammation. Prognostic nutritional index (PNI), calculated from serum albumin level and total lymphocyte count, has been developed as a prognostic marker for cancer patients. We investigated the clinical utility of PNI in predicting mortality in patients undergoing hemodialysis. Thus, 101,616 patients who initiated hemodialysis in United States dialysis centers between 2007 and 2011 were included in this retrospective cohort study. Using the Cox regression model, we assessed the relationship between PNI and mortality. Further, the predictive value of PNI for one-year mortality was compared with that of its constituent using area under the receiver operating characteristic curve, net reclassification improvement, and integrated discrimination improvement. Higher PNI quartiles were incrementally associated with lower mortality; in patients with PNI values of 39.5−<43.1, 43.1−<46.6, and ≥46.6 (reference: PNI < 39.5), case-mix adjusted hazard ratios (95% confidence intervals) were 0.66 (0.64, 0.68), 0.49 (0.48, 0.51), and 0.36 (0.34, 0.37), respectively. PNI predicted mortality better than serum albumin level or total lymphocyte count alone. In the subgroup analysis, PNI performed well in predicting mortality in patients aged < 65 years. Our results indicate that PNI is a simple and practical prognostic marker in patients undergoing hemodialysis.
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Xie Y, He C, Wang W. Prognostic nutritional index: A potential biomarker for predicting the prognosis of decompensated liver cirrhosis. Front Nutr 2023; 9:1092059. [PMID: 36687701 PMCID: PMC9852856 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1092059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Background Prognostic nutritional index (PNI) is an independent predictor of the prognosis of various diseases. However, the prognosis value of PNI in patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis (DLC) remains unknown. The study aimed to investigate the prognostic significance of PNI in patients with DLC. Methods A total of 214 eligible patients were enrolled in the study's development cohort between January 2018 and March 2021. The clinical primary study endpoints were mortality at 3 and 6 months. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was used to assess the PNI's prediction accuracy, and Youden's index was utilized to determine the PNI's optimal cut-off value. Moreover, based on the optimal cut-off value, patients were categorized into high and low PNI groups. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to determine independent risk factors for mortality, while the relationship between PNI and the risk of death was identified and demonstrated using restricted cubic splines (RCS). A validation cohort of 139 patients was to verify the predictive power of the PNI. Results In the development cohort, the mortality rate at 3 and 6 months were 10.3% (22) and 14.0% (30), respectively. The PNI had comparable predictive power with the MELD score at all follow-up endpoints. Decreased PNI was an independent predictor of adverse prognosis at all follow-up endpoints. The RCS revealed a linear correlation between PNI and the risk of death. We confirmed that lower PNI was an independent predictor of poor prognosis in the validation cohort. Conclusion The findings showed that lower PNI is an independent factor of poor outcomes and might be utilized as a potentially promising prognostic predictor in patients with DLC.
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Okada T, Mikamo T, Hamamoto W, Iwamoto T, Okamoto T, Maeda K, Yanagitani A, Tanaka K, Isomoto H, Yamaguchi N. Modified BEST-J Score Model Predicts Bleeding after Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection with Fewer Factors. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14225555. [PMID: 36428648 PMCID: PMC9688376 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14225555] [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: 10/06/2022] [Revised: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This study constructed a simplified post-endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) prediction model with a prognostic nutritional index (PNI). A total of 449 patients who underwent gastric ESD was included, divided with a ratio of 2:1, and assigned to the model or validation cohort. A prediction model of post-ESD (modified BEST-J score) was constructed using the model cohort. The modified BEST-J score was evaluated by comparing its accuracy to the BEST-J score in the validation cohort. Within 4 weeks of ESD, melena, hematemesis, or a 2 g/dL or greater decrease in hemoglobin level that required esophagogastroduodenoscopy was defined as post-ESD bleeding. In the model cohort, 299 patients were enrolled and 25 (8.4%) had post-ESD bleeding. Independent risk factors for post-ESD bleeding were use of P2Y12RA, tumor size > 30 mm, location of lesion at lower one-third of the stomach, and PNI ≤ 47.9. Constructing the modified BEST-J score based on these variables, the sensitivity, specificity, and positive likelihood ratio were 73.9%, 78.1%, and 3.37. When comparing the modified BEST-J score to the BEST-J score in the validation cohort, no significant difference was observed by ROC-AUC (0.77 vs. 0.75, p = 0.81). Modified BEST-J score can predict post-ESD bleeding more simply, with the same accuracy as the BEST-J score.
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- Tomoyuki Okada
- Tottori Prefectural Central Hospital, Tottori 680-0901, Japan
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +0857-26-2271
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- Tottori Prefectural Central Hospital, Tottori 680-0901, Japan
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- Tottori Prefectural Central Hospital, Tottori 680-0901, Japan
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- Tottori Prefectural Central Hospital, Tottori 680-0901, Japan
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- Tottori Prefectural Central Hospital, Tottori 680-0901, Japan
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- Tottori Prefectural Central Hospital, Tottori 680-0901, Japan
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- Division of Medicine and Clinical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Yonago 683-8504, Japan
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- Department of Endoscopy, Nagasaki University Hospital, Nagasaki 852-8501, Japan
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Zhang J, Xiao X, Wu Y, Yang J, Zou Y, Zhao Y, Yang Q, Liu F. Prognostic Nutritional Index as a Predictor of Diabetic Nephropathy Progression. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14173634. [PMID: 36079889 PMCID: PMC9460356 DOI: 10.3390/nu14173634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Revised: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Malnutrition and immunologic derangement were not uncommon in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, the long-term effects of prognostic nutritional index (PNI), an immunonutrition indictor, on renal outcomes in patients with diabetic nephropathy (DN) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are unknown. In this retrospective cohort study, 475 patients with T2DM and biopsy-confirmed DN from West China Hospital between January 2010 and September 2019 were evaluated. PNI was evaluated as serum albumin (g/L) + 5 × lymphocyte count (109/L). The study endpoint was defined as progression to end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The Cox regression analysis was performed to investigate the risk factors of renal failure in DN patients. A total of 321 eligible individuals were finally included in this study. The patients with higher PNI had a higher eGFR and lower proteinuria at baseline. Correlation analysis indicated PNI was positively related eGFR (r = 0.325, p < 0.001), and negatively correlated with proteinuria (r = −0.68, p < 0.001), glomerular lesion (r = −0.412, p < 0.001) and interstitial fibrosis and tubular atrophy (r = −0.282, p < 0.001). During a median follow-up of 30 months (16−50 months), the outcome event occurred in 164(51.09%) of all the patients. After multivariable adjustment, each SD (per-SD) increment of PNI at baseline was associated with a lower incidence of ESRD (hazard ratio, 0.705, 95% CI, 0.523−0.952, p = 0.023), while the hypoalbuminemia and anemia were not. For the prediction of ESRD, the area under curves (AUC) evaluated with time-dependent receiver operating characteristics were 0.79 at 1 year, 0.78 at 2 years, and 0.74 at 3 years, respectively, and the addition of PNI could significantly improve the predictive ability of the model incorporating traditional risk factors. In summary, PNI correlated with eGFR and glomerular injury and was an independent predictor for DN progression in patients with T2DM. Thus, it may facilitate the risk stratification of DN patients and contribute to targeted management.
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- Junlin Zhang
- Division of Nephrology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Department of Nephrology, The Third People’s Hospital of Chengdu, Chengdu 610014, China
- Laboratory of Diabetic Kidney Disease, Centre of Diabetes and Metabolism Research, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Division of Nephrology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Laboratory of Diabetic Kidney Disease, Centre of Diabetes and Metabolism Research, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu 610500, China
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- Division of Nephrology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Laboratory of Diabetic Kidney Disease, Centre of Diabetes and Metabolism Research, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Division of Nephrology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Laboratory of Diabetic Kidney Disease, Centre of Diabetes and Metabolism Research, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Division of Nephrology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Laboratory of Diabetic Kidney Disease, Centre of Diabetes and Metabolism Research, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Division of Nephrology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Laboratory of Diabetic Kidney Disease, Centre of Diabetes and Metabolism Research, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Division of Nephrology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Laboratory of Diabetic Kidney Disease, Centre of Diabetes and Metabolism Research, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Division of Nephrology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Laboratory of Diabetic Kidney Disease, Centre of Diabetes and Metabolism Research, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-28-18980601214; Fax: +86-28-85422335
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Melhuish E, Lindeback R, Lambert K. Scoping review of the dietary intake of children with chronic kidney disease. Pediatr Nephrol 2022; 37:1995-2012. [PMID: 35277755 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-021-05389-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2021] [Revised: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Adequate nutrition is integral to optimal health outcomes for children with chronic kidney disease. However, no studies to date have summarised the existing knowledge base on the dietary intake of this patient group. OBJECTIVE Analyse and summarise evidence regarding the dietary intake of children with chronic kidney disease and identify areas that require further research or clarification. METHODS A scoping review of English language articles using four bibliographic databases and a predefined search term strategy. Weighted mean intake for each nutrient was calculated. RESULTS Eighteen studies were identified (1407 children and 118 healthy controls). Data on socioeconomic status, underreporting of intake and binder use was sparse. Most studies collected dietary information using food records or 24-h recalls. Nutrient data was missing for many subgroups especially transplant and dialysis patients. Protein intake was excessive in all groups where data was reported and varied from 125.7 ± 33% of the recommended dietary allowance in the severe disease group to 391.3 ± 383% in the group with mild kidney disease. Fibre, calcium, iron and vitamin C intake was inadequate for all groups. For children undertaking dialysis, none met the recommended dietary allowance for vitamins C, B1, B2, B3, B5 and B6. Sodium intake was excessive in all groups (> 220% of the recommended dietary allowance). Limited data suggests diet quality is poor, particularly fruit and vegetable intake. CONCLUSIONS This review has identified important subgroups of children with kidney disease where nutrient intake is suboptimal or not well described. Future studies should be conducted to describe intake in these groups. A higher-resolution version of the graphical abstract is available as Supplementary information.
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- Erin Melhuish
- School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences, University of Wollongong, Building 41, Northfields Ave., Wollongong, NSW, 2526, Australia
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, St. George Hospital, Kogarah, NSW, 2217, Australia
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- School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences, University of Wollongong, Building 41, Northfields Ave., Wollongong, NSW, 2526, Australia.
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Chantharakhit C, Sujaritvanichpong N, Chantharakhit C. Prognostic Value of the Pre-Treatment Prognostic Nutritional Index for Patients with Unresectable Locally-Advanced and Advanced Stage Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Cancer. Int J Gen Med 2022; 15:6681-6689. [PMID: 36016983 PMCID: PMC9397539 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s372684] [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: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose The prognostic nutritional index (PNI) is used to distinguish immune-nutritional status. Previous studies have shown that it is significantly associated with patient outcomes for various malignancies. This study aimed to evaluate the prognostic impact of PNI in patients with unresectable locally-advanced and advanced stage upper gastrointestinal tract cancer, including esophageal cancer and gastric cancer. Methods A retrospective study of 170 unresectable stage III–IV esophageal cancer and gastric cancer patients was conducted from January 2018 to December 2020. In our retrospective analysis, the pretreatment PNI of patients was calculated and analyzed. The Youden index was estimated to select the optimal cut-off value for PNI. Univariate and multivariate flexible parametric proportional hazards models with restricted cubic splines (RCS) were used to identify independent prognostic factors, and the Kaplan–Meier method was used to estimate survival curves. Results The median follow-up period was 5 months (ranging from 0.06 to 36.92 months). We determined 52.9 as the cut-off value by using the maximum Youden index. Subsequently, patients in the testing group were classified into high PNI and low PNI groups. Kaplan–Meier curves showed the low PNI group had significantly poorer overall survival (OS) than the high PNI group. Median OS in the low PNI group was 4.43 months compared with 8.23 months in the high PNI group (HR 2.42, 95% CI 1.33–4.40, p = 0.004). In the univariate analysis, low PNI, ECOG PS 2, and ECOG PS 3–4 were associated with OS. According to multivariate analysis, low PNI was an independent prognostic factor for OS (HR 2.31, 95% CI 1.24–4.29, p = 0.008). Conclusion Pretreatment PNI is useful for independent prognosis of unresectable stage III–IV esophageal cancer and gastric cancer in patients.
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- Chaichana Chantharakhit
- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Buddhasothorn Hospital, Chachoengsao, Thailand
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Buddhasothorn Hospital, Chachoengsao, Thailand
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Buddhasothorn Hospital, Chachoengsao, Thailand
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Immune biomarkers are associated with poststroke fatigue at six months in patients with ischemic stroke. J Clin Neurosci 2022; 101:228-233. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2022.05.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Revised: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Silva BDM, Batista CLC, Pires BRF, Oliveira EC, Barros TA, Lima Júnior JDRM, Cruvel JMDS. Prognostic nutritional index and mortality in children and adolescents underwent cardiac surgery. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE SAÚDE MATERNO INFANTIL 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/1806-9304202200030015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Abstract Objectives: to analyze the prognostic nutritional index and factors associated with mortality in children and adolescents with heart disease who underwent cardiac surgery. Methods: this is a longitudinal, retrospective study that included 98 children and adolescents with heart disease from 0 to 14 years old, and assessed the prognostic nutritional index and nutritional status, through the body mass index for age, weight for height, weight for age and height for age. Multiple logistic regression analysis was performed. Results: malnutrition was present in 27 patients, 68 were categorized as having a low prognostic nutritional index and 16 died. In the adjusted analysis, malnutrition (OR=4.11; CI95%=1.26-13.40; p=0.019), the low body mass index for age (OR=4.14; CI95%=1.26-13.61; p=0.019), low weight for height (OR=4.15; CI95%=1.29-13.35; p=0.017) and low weight for age (OR=5.20; CI95%=1.39-19.43; p=0.014) were associated with mortality. Conclusions: malnutrition, low body mass index for age, weight for height and weight for age had shown a significant association with mortality. Despite being an easily applicable indicator of nutritional status, the findings suggest no association between the prognostic nutritional index and mortality in patients with congenital heart disease after cardiac surgery.
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Triarico S, Rinninella E, Mele MC, Cintoni M, Attinà G, Ruggiero A. Prognostic impact of sarcopenia in children with cancer: a focus on the psoas muscle area (PMA) imaging in the clinical practice. Eur J Clin Nutr 2022; 76:783-788. [PMID: 34621000 DOI: 10.1038/s41430-021-01016-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2021] [Revised: 09/03/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Skeletal muscle plays a crucial part in the metabolic and inflammatory response. "Sarcopenia", defined as a pathological condition of reduced strength, quantity and quality of skeletal muscle mass, may often develop in the young age as the secondary consequence of a systemic inflammatory illness, like cancer. In children with cancer, sarcopenia is a common finding, playing a negative role in their prognosis. However, its prevalence in clinical practice is underestimated. Moreover, several pre- and post-natal factors may influence skeletal muscle development in childhood, making the issue more complex. Given the frequent use of radiological imaging in clinical practice, prompt analysis of body composition is feasible and able to detect the presence of reduced fat-free mass (FFM) among pediatric patients with cancer. We discuss the recent advances in the study of body composition in children with cancer, dissecting the role of the psoas muscle area (PMA) measure, obtained from computerized tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance images (MRI) as a marker of sarcopenia in this setting. Since age and sex-specific percentile curves for PMA and a PMA z-scores calculator are available online, such a tool may be useful to simply detect and treat sarcopenia and its consequences in childhood cancer.
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- Silvia Triarico
- UOSD di Oncologia Pediatrica, Dipartimento di scienze della salute della donna, del bambino e di sanità pubblica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168, Rome, Italy.
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- UOC di Nutrizione Clinica, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- UOC di Nutrizione Clinica, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168, Rome, Italy.,Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia traslazionale, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Largo F. Vito 1, Rome, Italy
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- Scuola di Specializzazione in Scienza dell'Alimentazione, Università di Roma Tor Vergata, Via Montpellier 1, Rome, Italy
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- UOSD di Oncologia Pediatrica, Dipartimento di scienze della salute della donna, del bambino e di sanità pubblica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- UOSD di Oncologia Pediatrica, Dipartimento di scienze della salute della donna, del bambino e di sanità pubblica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168, Rome, Italy.,Dipartimento di Scienze della Vita e Sanità pubblica, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Largo F. Vito 1, Rome, Italy
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Xi X, Yang MX, Wang XY, Shen DJ. Predictive value of prognostic nutritional index on infection after radical gastrectomy: a retrospective study. J Gastrointest Oncol 2022; 13:569-580. [PMID: 35557565 PMCID: PMC9086036 DOI: 10.21037/jgo-22-192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 08/11/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The prognostic nutritional index (PNI) is a useful tool to evaluate nutritional status, which is associated with postoperative complications and prognosis of patients with cancer. Recent studies have shown that PNI has important predictive value for postoperative infection in cancer patients. However, the role and clinical value of PNI in infection after radical gastrectomy remains unclear. This study investigated the relationship between PNI and infection after radical surgery for gastric cancer (GC), focusing on the predictive value of PNI. METHODS A total of 1,111 patients with primary gastric cancer who underwent radical surgery in our hospital from December 2010 to December 2020 were included in this retrospective study. The demographic and clinicopathological data of all patients were acquired through hospital information system (HIS). Preoperative serum albumin (ALB) level and peripheral blood lymphocyte count were obtained for PNI calculation. We selected 812 patients by propensity score matching to reduce biases due to the different distributions of co-variables among the comparable groups. The factors influencing postoperative infection in the matched patients were explored using univariate and multivariate analyses. RESULTS Baseline characteristics significantly differed among patients with different PNI scores. After one-to-one matching, the clinicopathological data of the 2 groups were comparable, and 812 patients were included for further analysis. Among these patients, 101 developed infections, with an infection rate of 12.4%, which were mainly caused by gram-negative bacteria. The incidence of infection was significantly higher in the low PNI group than in the high PNI group. Univariate and multivariate analyses identified body mass index (BMI) ≥25 kg/m2 [odds ratio (OR) =2.314, P=0.004], diabetes mellitus (OR =1.827, P=0.042), PNI score <45 (OR =2.138, P=0.037), combined multi-organ resection (OR =2.946, P<0.001), operation time ≥240 minutes (OR =2.744, P=0.023), and perioperative blood transfusion (OR =2.595, P=0.025) as risk factors for infection after radical surgery for GC. CONCLUSIONS Infection is the most common complication after radical gastrectomy for GC, and a low preoperative PNI score is a risk factor for postoperative infection.
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- Xin Xi
- Information Center, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Information Center, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Barutcu Atas D, Tugcu M, Asicioglu E, Velioglu A, Arikan H, Koc M, Tuglular S. Prognostic nutritional index is a predictor of mortality in elderly patients with chronic kidney disease. Int Urol Nephrol 2021; 54:1155-1162. [PMID: 34562196 DOI: 10.1007/s11255-021-03002-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2021] [Accepted: 09/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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PURPOSE Prognostic nutritional index (PNI), a composite indicator of inflammation and nutritional status, has recently been recognized as an independent prognostic marker for chronic kidney disease (CKD). We aimed to investigate PNI and its relationship with mortality in elderly patients with CKD. METHODS Three hundred and fifty-nine patients over the age of 80 years with stage 3-4 CKD were enrolled in this retrospective study. PNI was used to assess the nutritional status of the patients. Patients were divided into two different groups as deceased and survived and as low PNI (< 39) and high PNI (≥ 39) according to median value of PNI. RESULTS The mean age of the patients was 85.7 ± 3.7 years. One hundred and ninety-five (54.3%) patients died during follow-up. Multivariate analysis revealed that male gender, PNI, proteinuria, and diabetes mellitus (DM) were independent predictors of mortality in elderly patients with CKD. When patients with low PNI were compared to those with high PNI, initiation of dialysis and mortality rate were significantly higher whereas albumin, hemoglobin and lymphocyte count were lower. Pearson correlation analysis showed that PNI was significantly correlated with albumin (r = 1.000, p < 0.001), hemoglobin (r = 0.340, p < 0.001) and eGFR (r = 0.123, p = 0.020). Hemoglobin was an independent predictor of PNI in multivariate analysis. CONCLUSION In this study, we observed that PNI was significantly associated with mortality over the age of 80 years in patients with CKD and can be used to monitor nutritional status in this patient population.
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- Dilek Barutcu Atas
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Marmara University, Pendik Teaching and Training Hospital, Fevzi Cakmak Mah. MuhsinYazicioglu Cad. No: 10 Ust Kaynarca-Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Marmara University, Pendik Teaching and Training Hospital, Fevzi Cakmak Mah. MuhsinYazicioglu Cad. No: 10 Ust Kaynarca-Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Marmara University, Pendik Teaching and Training Hospital, Fevzi Cakmak Mah. MuhsinYazicioglu Cad. No: 10 Ust Kaynarca-Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Marmara University, Pendik Teaching and Training Hospital, Fevzi Cakmak Mah. MuhsinYazicioglu Cad. No: 10 Ust Kaynarca-Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Marmara University, Pendik Teaching and Training Hospital, Fevzi Cakmak Mah. MuhsinYazicioglu Cad. No: 10 Ust Kaynarca-Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Marmara University, Pendik Teaching and Training Hospital, Fevzi Cakmak Mah. MuhsinYazicioglu Cad. No: 10 Ust Kaynarca-Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Marmara University, Pendik Teaching and Training Hospital, Fevzi Cakmak Mah. MuhsinYazicioglu Cad. No: 10 Ust Kaynarca-Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey
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Han M, Lee HW, Lee HC, Kim HJ, Seong EY, Song SH. Impact of nutritional index on contrast-associated acute kidney injury and mortality after percutaneous coronary intervention. Sci Rep 2021; 11:7123. [PMID: 33782522 PMCID: PMC8007688 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-86680-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2021] [Accepted: 03/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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The risk of malnutrition in acute kidney injury and mortality in coronary artery disease patients has not been studied. This study aimed to evaluate whether nutritional status assessed by Onodera's prognostic nutritional index (PNI) was related to percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) outcomes. A total of 3731 patients who received PCI between January 2010 and December 2018 were included. The relationship between PNI at the time of PCI and the occurrence of contrast-associated acute kidney injury (AKI) and all-cause death was evaluated using logistic regression and Cox proportional hazards models, respectively. AKI occurred in 271 patients (7.3%). A low PNI was independently associated with an increased risk of AKI on multivariate logistic regression analysis (OR 0.96, 95% CI 0.94-0.98, P = 0.001). During the median follow-up of 4.3 years, Kaplan-Meier analysis showed that patients with AKI/low PNI < 47.8 had a higher death rate. After adjusting for various risk factors, a low PNI was a significant risk factor for mortality (HR 0.98, CI 0.96-0.99, P = 0.003). A low level of PNI was associated with increased mortality, especially in the group aged over 70 years and female sex. PNI was closely associated with acute kidney outcomes and patient mortality after PCI.
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- Miyeun Han
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
- Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University Hangang Sacred Heart Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
- Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
- Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
- Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
- Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.
- Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.
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Hu Y, Cao Q, Wang H, Yang Y, Xiong Y, Li X, Zhou Q. Prognostic nutritional index predicts acute kidney injury and mortality of patients in the coronary care unit. Exp Ther Med 2020; 21:123. [PMID: 33335586 PMCID: PMC7739862 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2020.9555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Accepted: 10/29/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The current study aimed to investigate whether prognostic nutritional index (PNI) is an independent predictor of acute kidney injury (AKI) and mortality of patients in the coronary care unit (CCU). In the present two-stage observational study of patients in the CCU, 6,444 patients from the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care (MIMIC) III database were first enrolled (test cohort), after which 412 patients from Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University were recruited in the validation cohort. AKI was defined based on the Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes AKI criteria. The primary endpoint was the incidence of AKI stratified by severity, while the second endpoint included in-hospital mortality and 2-year mortality. In the test cohort, 4,457 (69.2%) patients developed AKI during hospitalization. Following multivariable adjustment, the highest quartile of the PNI value was associated with a 1.8-fold increased risk of AKI compared with the lowest quartile. For the prediction of AKI, the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve outperformed the acute physiology score III score and clinical model in patients with or without preexisting chronic kidney disease, and this was further validated in the hospital cohort used in the present study. A total of 2,219 patients suffered mortality during the 2-year follow-up, and PNI was indicated to independently predict the risk of in-hospital mortality and 2-year mortality in the test cohort and in the validation cohort. Decision curve analysis indicated that the PNI values were clinically useful; Therefore, the current study demonstrated that the PNI value is an independent predictor of AKI and mortality in patients within the CCU.
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- Yugang Hu
- Department of Ultrasound Imaging, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430061, P.R. China
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- Department of Ultrasound Imaging, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430061, P.R. China
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- Department of Ultrasound Imaging, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430061, P.R. China
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- Department of Ultrasound Imaging, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430061, P.R. China
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- Department of Ultrasound Imaging, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430061, P.R. China
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- Department of Nephrology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430071, P.R. China
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- Department of Ultrasound Imaging, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430061, P.R. China
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