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Mei Y, Xie P, Liu D, Zhang B, Feng X. Mean platelet volume might be an effective indicator of poor semen quality in varicocele patients. Int Urol Nephrol 2024:10.1007/s11255-024-04089-3. [PMID: 38789870 DOI: 10.1007/s11255-024-04089-3] [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: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 05/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To delve into the relationship between mean platelet volume (MPV) and semen quality in patients with varicocele. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 246 varicocele patients and 120 healthy adult males were enrolled. Physical examinations and the color Doppler ultrasonography were conducted on patients with varicocele to confirm the diagnosis. Venous blood samples and semen samples were collected from all participants for subsequent analysis. A series of statistical analyses were conducted to assess the relationship between their MPV levels and semen quality. A series of statistical analyses were performed to assess the relationship between MPV and semen quality. RESULTS No statistically significant differences were found between body mass index (BMI), sexual hormones, semen volume, platelet count, and right testicular volume in all three groups (health subjects, varicocele without symptoms, and varicocele with infertility). When conducting regression analysis on two groups with varicocele, the results indicated that a lower MPV is associated with a reduced risk of varicocele accompanied by infertility (OR = 0.557 95% CI: 0.432-0.719, P < 0.001). Further correlation analysis in varicocele patients revealed that high MPV had a statistically negative impact on the occurrence of poor semen quality, affecting sperm concentration, progressive motility, and morphology (all P < 0.001). More importantly, when predicting varicocele associated with infertility, MPV demonstrated high diagnostic sensitivity (AUC = 0.745, P < 0.001). CONCLUSION Our results indicate that MPV is higher in varicocele with infertility and is closely related to semen quality, which may suggest an accompanying decline in semen quality associated with varicocele. However, these conclusions require further experimental validation.
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- Yangyang Mei
- Department of Urology, Jiangyin People's Hospital of Jiangsu Province, Jiangyin, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Anhui Medical University, Anhui, China
- Department of Urology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Chuzhou Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Chuzhou, Anhui, China.
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- Department of Urology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Urology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China.
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Zinellu A, Mangoni AA. The Emerging Clinical Significance of the Red Cell Distribution Width as a Biomarker in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11195642. [PMID: 36233510 PMCID: PMC9571455 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11195642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Revised: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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There is an intense focus on the identification of novel biomarkers of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to enhance clinical decisions in patients with stable disease and acute exacerbations (AECOPD). Though several local (airway) and circulatory inflammatory biomarkers have been proposed, emerging evidence also suggests a potential role for routine haematological parameters, e.g., the red cell distribution width (RDW). We conducted a systematic literature search in PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus, from inception to April 2022, for articles investigating the diagnostic and prognostic role of the RDW in stable COPD and AECOPD. The risk of bias was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklist. Significant associations between the RDW and the presence and severity of disease, outcomes (mortality, hospital readmission), and other relevant clinical parameters (right heart failure, pulmonary arterial hypertension) were reported in 13 out of 16 studies in stable COPD (low risk of bias in 11 studies), and 17 out of 21 studies of AECOPD (low risk of bias in 11 studies). Pending further research, our systematic review suggests that the RDW might be useful, singly or in combination with other parameters, for the diagnosis and risk stratification of patients with stable COPD and AECOPD (PROSPERO registration number: CRD42022348304).
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- Angelo Zinellu
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy
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- Discipline of Clinical Pharmacology, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Sturt Road, Bedford Park, SA 5042, Australia
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Flinders Medical Centre, Southern Adelaide Local Health Network, Flinders Drive, Bedford Park, SA 5042, Australia
- Correspondence:
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Alparslan Bekir S, Tuncay E, Gungor S, Yalcinsoy M, Sogukpinar Ö, Gundogus B, Aksoy E, Agca M, Agca Altunbey S, Turker H, Karakurt Z. Can red blood cell distribution width (RDW) level predict the severity of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD)? Int J Clin Pract 2021; 75:e14730. [PMID: 34383359 DOI: 10.1111/ijcp.14730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 08/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Elevated red blood cell distribution width (RDW) levels were associated with mortality in patients with stable chronic obstructive lung pulmonary diseases (COPD). There are limited data about RDW levels in acute exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD). AIM/OBJECTIVE The association of the RDW levels with the severity of AECOPD was evaluated according to admission location, (outpatient-clinic, ward and intensive care unit (ICU)). METHODS Cross sectional retrospective study was designed in tertiary care hospital for chest diseases in 2015. Previously COPD diagnosed patients admitted to hospital outpatient-clinic, ward and ICU due to AECOPD were included in the study. Patients demographics, RDW, biomarkers (CRP, RDW, Neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet to mean platelet volume (PLT-MPV)) C-CRP, biochemistry values were recorded from hospital electronic system. RDW values were subdivided below 0.11% (low), above and equal 0.15% (high) and between 0.11%-0.15% (normal). Neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet to mean platelet volume (PLT-MPV) were also calculated. Biomarker values were compared according to where AECOPD was treated. RESULTS 2771 COPD patients (33% female) and 1429 outpatients-clinic, 1156 ward and 186 ICU were enrolled in the study. The median RDW values in outpatients-clinic, ward and ICU were 0.16 (0.09-0.26), 0.07 (0.01-0.14) and 0.01 (0.00-0.07) respectively (P < .001). In outpatient to ward and ICU, low RDW values were significantly increased (31%, 66%, 83%, respectively) and high RDW values significantly decreased (54%, 24%, 10%) (P < .001). According to attack severity, low RDW values were determined. CONCLUSION Patients with AECOPD, lower RDW values should be considered carefully. Lower RDW can be used for decision of COPD exacerbation severity and follow up treatment response.
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- Sumeyye Alparslan Bekir
- Department of Pulmonary Diseases, Health Sciences University Sureyyapasa Pulmonary Disease and Pulmonary Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pulmonary Diseases, Health Sciences University Sureyyapasa Pulmonary Disease and Pulmonary Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pulmonary Diseases, Health Sciences University Sureyyapasa Pulmonary Disease and Pulmonary Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pulmonary Disease, Faculty of Medicine, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Pulmonary Diseases, Health Sciences University Sureyyapasa Pulmonary Disease and Pulmonary Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pulmonary Diseases, Health Sciences University Sureyyapasa Pulmonary Disease and Pulmonary Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pulmonary Diseases, Health Sciences University Sureyyapasa Pulmonary Disease and Pulmonary Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pulmonary Diseases, Health Sciences University Sureyyapasa Pulmonary Disease and Pulmonary Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pulmonary Diseases, Health Sciences University Sureyyapasa Pulmonary Disease and Pulmonary Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pulmonary Diseases, Health Sciences University Sureyyapasa Pulmonary Disease and Pulmonary Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Bedel C, Korkut M. Mean platelet volume combined red cell distribution width is affected by many conditions. CLINICAL RESPIRATORY JOURNAL 2021; 15:702. [PMID: 33624423 DOI: 10.1111/crj.13343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2020] [Accepted: 02/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Cihan Bedel
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Health Science University Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Health Science University Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Antalya, Turkey
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Zhu M, Dai L, Wan L, Zhang S, Peng H. Dynamic Increase of Red Cell Distribution Width Predicts Increased Risk of 30-Day Readmission in Patients with Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis 2021; 16:393-400. [PMID: 33658772 PMCID: PMC7917314 DOI: 10.2147/copd.s291833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2020] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose Studies have demonstrated that red blood cell distribution width (RDW) is closely associated with the prognosis of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In addition, the dynamic changes in RDW appear to play an important role. Thus, we aimed to investigate the relationship between dynamic changes in RDW and 30-day all-cause readmission of patients with acute exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD). Methods In this retrospective cohort study, we enrolled patients with AECOPD hospitalized in the Department of Respiratory Medicine in Liyuan Hospital (Wuhan China), a tertiary, university-affiliated, public hospital. Patients with AECOPD were divided into three groups based on their RDW values after the first and fourth days of admission. The normal range for RDW is 10-15%. Patients with normal RDW values were included in the normal group. Patients with an RDW value >15% on the first day, which subsequently decreased by >2% on the fourth day was included in the decreased group. The increased group was comprised of patients with an RDW value >15% on the first day which continued to increase, or those with a normal RDW value on the first day which increased >15% on the fourth day. Results A total of 239 patients (age: 72 years [range: 64-81 years]; male: n=199 [83.3%]) were included. There were 108, 72, and 59 patients in the RDW normal, decreased, and increased groups, respectively; the 30-day all-cause readmission rate was 9.3%, 9.7%, 27.1%, respectively; (p=0.003), being noticeably higher in the RDW increased group. Dynamic increase of RDW (OR:3.45, 95% CI: 1.39-8.58, p= 0.008) was independently correlated with 30-day all-cause readmission of patients with AECOPD. Conclusion The dynamic increase of RDW is an independent prognostic factor of 30-day all-cause readmission of patients with AECOPD.
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- Mengpei Zhu
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Liyuan Hospital, Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Radiology Department, Liyuan Hospital, Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Liyuan Hospital, Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Liyuan Hospital, Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Liyuan Hospital, Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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Beyan C, Beyan E. Mean platelet volume may not change in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with pulmonary heart disease. CLINICAL RESPIRATORY JOURNAL 2020; 15:365-366. [PMID: 33369220 DOI: 10.1111/crj.13321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2020] [Accepted: 12/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Cengiz Beyan
- Department of Hematology, Ufuk University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Health Sciences, Kecioren Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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