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Chen CF, Chen YC, Fu YS, Tsai SW, Wu PK, Chen CM, Chen WM, Wu HTH, Lee CH, Chang CL, Lin PC, Kao YC, Chen CH, Chuang MH. Safety and Tolerability of Intra-Articular Injection of Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells GXCPC1 in 11 Subjects With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Nonrandomized Pilot Study Without a Control Arm. Cell Transplant 2024; 33:9636897231221882. [PMID: 38205679 PMCID: PMC10785714 DOI: 10.1177/09636897231221882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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The current study aimed to determine the safety profile of intra-articular-injected allogeneic adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ADSCs) GXCPC1 in subjects with knee osteoarthritis (OA) and its preliminary efficacy outcome. The 3 + 3 phase I study was designed with two dose-escalation cohorts: low dose (6.7 × 106 GXCPC1, N = 5) and high dose (4 × 107 GXCPC1, N = 6). The primary endpoint was safety, which was evaluated by recording adverse events throughout the trial; the secondary endpoints included total, pain, stiffness, and function subscales of the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain, and 12-Item Short Form (SF-12) health survey questionnaire. The GXCPC1 treatment was found to be safe after 1 year of follow-up with no treatment-related severe adverse events observed. When compared to baseline, subjects in both the low- and high-dose cohorts demonstrated improving trends in pain and knee function after receiving GXCPC1 treatment. Generally, the net change in pain (95% confidence interval (CI) = -7.773 to -2.561t at 12 weeks compared to baseline) and knee function (95% CI = -24.297 to -10.036t at 12 weeks compared to baseline) was better in subjects receiving high-dose GXCPC1. Although this study included a limited number of subjects without a placebo arm, it showed that the intra-articular injection of ADSCs was safe and well-tolerated in subjects with therapeutic alternatives to treat knee OA. However, a larger scale study with an appropriate control would be necessary for clinical efficacy in the following study.
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- Cheng-Fong Chen
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
- Therapeutical and Research Center of Musculoskeletal Tumor, Department of Orthopaedics, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
- Therapeutical and Research Center of Musculoskeletal Tumor, Department of Orthopaedics, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
- Therapeutical and Research Center of Musculoskeletal Tumor, Department of Orthopaedics, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
- Therapeutical and Research Center of Musculoskeletal Tumor, Department of Orthopaedics, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
- Therapeutical and Research Center of Musculoskeletal Tumor, Department of Orthopaedics, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Radiology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
- Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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- Gwo Xi Stem Cell Applied Technology Co., Ltd., Hsinchu, Taiwan, ROC
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- Gwo Xi Stem Cell Applied Technology Co., Ltd., Hsinchu, Taiwan, ROC
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- Gwo Xi Stem Cell Applied Technology Co., Ltd., Hsinchu, Taiwan, ROC
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- Gwo Xi Stem Cell Applied Technology Co., Ltd., Hsinchu, Taiwan, ROC
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- Gwo Xi Stem Cell Applied Technology Co., Ltd., Hsinchu, Taiwan, ROC
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- Institute of Biopharmaceutical Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
- College of Management, Chung Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan, ROC
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Jang S, Lee B, Lee E, Kim J, Lee JI, Lim JY, Hwang JH, Jang S. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Rehabilitation Using Digital Healthcare on Musculoskeletal Pain and Quality of Life. J Pain Res 2023; 16:1877-1894. [PMID: 37284324 PMCID: PMC10239626 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s388757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023] Open
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Rehabilitation using digital healthcare (DHC) has the potential to enhance the effectiveness of treatment for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and associated pain by improving patient outcomes, while being cost-effective, safe, and measurable. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of musculoskeletal rehabilitation using DHC. We searched PubMed, Ovid-Embase, Cochrane Library, and PEDro Physiotherapy Evidence Database from inception to October 28, 2022 for controlled clinical trials comparing DHC to conventional rehabilitation. We used a random-effects model for the meta-analysis, pooling the effects of DHC on pain and quality of life (QoL) by calculating standardized mean differences (SMDs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) between DHC rehabilitation and conventional rehabilitation (control). Fifty-four studies with 6240 participants met the inclusion criteria. The sample size ranged from 26 to 461, and the average age of the participants ranged from 21.9 to 71.8 years. The majority of the included studies focused on knee or hip joint MSD (n = 23), and the most frequently utilized DHC interventions were mobile applications (n = 26) and virtual or augmented reality (n = 16). Our meta-analysis of pain (n = 45) revealed that pain reduction was greater in DHC rehabilitation than in conventional rehabilitation (SMD: -0.55, 95% CI: -0.74, -0.36), indicating that rehabilitation using DHC has the potential to ameliorate MSD pain. Furthermore, DHC significantly improved health-related QoL and disease-specific QoL (SMD: 0.66, 95% CI: 0.29, 1.03; SMD: -0.44, 95% CI: -0.87, -0.01) compared to conventional rehabilitation. Our findings suggest that DHC offers a practical and flexible rehabilitation alternative for both patients with MSD and healthcare professionals. Nevertheless, further researches are needed to elucidate the underlying mechanisms by which DHC affects patient-reported outcomes, which may vary depending on the type and design of the DHC intervention.
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- Suhyun Jang
- College of Pharmacy and Gachon Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gachon University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Graduate School of Public Health, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy and Gachon Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gachon University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy and Gachon Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gachon University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam-si, Republic of Korea
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy and Gachon Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gachon University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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Sundaram R, Srinivasan V, Rizvana S, Saraboji K, Muthusamy KK, Murugan I, Karunanithi KP. Risk Assessment of Osteoarthritis Among Geriatric Population in Perambalur District Using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index and Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living: A Cross-Sectional Study. Cureus 2023; 15:e39323. [PMID: 37351234 PMCID: PMC10282885 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.39323] [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] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that occurs resulting from tear and progressive loss of articular cartilage. It is one of the leading causes of disability in elderly people. This study aims to assess the risk of OA and the ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL) independently among the geriatric population using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) scale and Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living (Katz ADL) scale, respectively. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted among the geriatric population in Perambalur district, Tamil Nadu from November 2022 to January 2023. Around 415 geriatric populations above 60 years of age were included by using a simple random sampling method. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect sociodemographic profiles, personal and medical details, OA risk (WOMAC), and ADL (Katz ADL scale). Descriptive statistics and the chi-square test were used to investigate the relationship between sociodemographic characteristics and the Katz ADL scale and the WOMAC index score for assessing OA risk. RESULTS The mean age of participants was 69.62 ± 6.86 years. The mean ± SD score for the WOMAC scale and the Katz ADL scale among the geriatric population was 20.997 ± 14.69 and 4.821 ± 2.37, respectively. The OA risk among the geriatric population using the WOMAC scale was low in 98 (23.6%), moderate in 216 (52%), and high risk in 101 (24.3%) participants. Using the Katz ADL scale, 332 (80%) participants were found to be independent and 83 (20%) were dependent. The high-risk factors for developing OA were age ≥ 70 years, female sex, living in a rural area, employment status, Muslim religion, the habit of betel nut chewing, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, thyroid diseases, family history of knee OA, history of previous surgery, and ADL, significantly associated with WOMAC (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION As per the WOMAC scale, approximately 24.3% of the geriatric population is at high risk of developing OA and 20% of them are dependent on performing ADL as assessed using the Katz ADL scale. The WOMAC and Katz ADL scales are simple questionnaire-based screening tools used to detect high-risk individuals for OA at an early stage in the geriatric population.
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- Ramkumar Sundaram
- Department of Community Medicine, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College & Hospital, Perambalur, IND
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- Department of Community Medicine, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College & Hospital, Perambalur, IND
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- Department of Community Medicine, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College & Hospital, Perambalur, IND
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- Department of Community Medicine, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College & Hospital, Perambalur, IND
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- Department of Community Medicine, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College & Hospital, Perambalur, IND
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- Department of Community Medicine, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College & Hospital, Perambalur, IND
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- Department of Community Medicine, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College & Hospital, Perambalur, IND
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Voskuilen R, Boonen B, Tilman P, Schotanus M, Most J. Demographics are no clinically relevant predictors of patient-reported knee osteoarthritis symptoms - Comprehensive multivariate analysis. J Orthop 2023; 35:85-92. [PMID: 36420352 PMCID: PMC9676430 DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2022.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2022] [Revised: 10/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Aims & objectives In clinical practice, arthroplasties are predominantly indicated by clinical and radiological assessment of osteoarthritis. Pain and function are individually considered, but a comprehensive analysis of differences in symptom reporting by pre-operative factors is lacking. In the present study, we determined differences in patient reported outcome measures between demographic groups among patients admitted to total knee arthroplasty. Materials & methods Between 2010 and 2019, we collected pre-operative Oxford Knee Scores, Western Ontario and McMaster University Osteoarthritis Index, quality of life in 2555 patients undergoing primary, osteoarthritis-indicated total knee arthroplasty at Patients were categorized by sex, age (<70, 70-80, >80 years), body mass index (BMI <25, 25-30, 30-35, >35 kg/m2), American Society of Anesthesiologists -classification (ASA 1, 2, ≥3) and Charnley score (A, B1, B2, C). Symptom scores (median, IQR) were compared using bivariate and multivariate methods. Results The cohort was 60% female, 70.0 years old (69.4-70.1), and BMI was 28.9 kg/m2 (29.6-30.0). As compared to bivariate analyses, between-group differences in multivariate analyses were consistently smaller. BMI and sex remain significant predictors after adjustment for age, ASA, and Charnley. Age, ASA, and Charnley were no independent predictors of symptom scores. A group of patients (30%) reported no physical dysfunction, and less symptom severity in pain and stiffness. Conclusion This study is the first to show that differences in symptom reporting between demographic groups are partly colinear, and are negligible for prediction of symptoms. Lastly, for a significant proportion of patients, patient-reported outcome measures do not adequately present disease severity.
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- Robin Voskuilen
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zuyderland Medical Centre, Sittard-Geleen/Heerlen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zuyderland Medical Centre, Sittard-Geleen/Heerlen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zuyderland Medical Centre, Sittard-Geleen/Heerlen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zuyderland Medical Centre, Sittard-Geleen/Heerlen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zuyderland Medical Centre, Sittard-Geleen/Heerlen, the Netherlands
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Papadopoulos G, Griffin S, Rathi H, Gupta A, Sharma B, van Bavel D. Cost-effectiveness analysis of arthroscopic injection of a bioadhesive hydrogel implant in conjunction with microfracture for the treatment of focal chondral defects of the knee - an Australian perspective. J Med Econ 2022; 25:712-721. [PMID: 35575263 DOI: 10.1080/13696998.2022.2078574] [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] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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AIM JointRep is a bioadhesive hydrogel arthroscopically injected to facilitate cartilage regeneration. The cost-effectiveness of JointRep with microfracture surgery compared to microfracture alone was evaluated from the Australian healthcare system perspective, in patients with symptomatic focal chondral defects (Outerbridge Grade 3 or 4) of the knee who had failed conservative treatment and were indicated for surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS A de novo Markov model comprising two health states- 'Alive' and 'Dead' was developed. Model transition probability was based on the general population mortality rates. Clinical outcomes were assessed using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) scores, a validated patient-reported tool measuring pain, stiffness, and physical function. The utility was derived by mapping WOMAC scores to EQ-5D scores using a published algorithm. Cost inputs were based on published Australian costs from AR-DRGs, Medicare Benefits Schedule, and Prostheses List. Model outcomes included costs, Quality-adjusted life years (QALYs), and incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER). Base-case analysis was conducted for a time horizon of 3 years and a cycle length of 1 year. Cost and health outcomes were discounted at 5% per annum. Sensitivity and scenario analyses were also conducted. RESULTS Total QALYs were estimated to be higher for JointRep with microfracture surgery (2.61) compared to microfracture surgery alone (1.66), an incremental gain of 0.95 QALY. JointRep with microfracture surgery was associated with an incremental cost of $6,022 compared to microfracture surgery alone, thus leading to an ICER of $6,328. Results were substantially robust to varying parameters in the sensitivity analyses conducted, alternative model settings and assumptions in scenario analyses. LIMITATIONS The clinical inputs used in the model were based on data from short duration, non-randomized, post-market clinical trial. CONCLUSIONS JointRep with microfracture surgery is a cost-effective treatment option compared to microfracture alone from the Australian health care system perspective.
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- George Papadopoulos
- Lucid Health Consulting Pty Ltd, Sydney, Australia
- University of NSW, Sydney, Australia
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- Skyward Analytics Pvt Ltd, Gurgaon, India
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Distal Acupoints Outperform Proximal Acupoints in Treating Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2021; 2021:4827123. [PMID: 34457022 PMCID: PMC8387169 DOI: 10.1155/2021/4827123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Revised: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 08/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Objectives To determine the difference in efficacy between distal and proximal acupoints in treating knee osteoarthritis. Design Ninety-two eligible participants were randomly assigned into three groups: distal acupoint treatment group (DG), proximal acupoint treatment group (PG), and sham acupuncture control group (SG). Primary and secondary outcomes were compared before and after the intervention. Interventions. A single acupuncture treatment was applied at Quchi (LI11), Shaohai (HT3), and Tianjing (TE10) in DG participants; Yanglingquan (GB34), Yinlingquan (SP9), and Heding (EX-LE2) in PG participants; and Zhongwan (CV12) and Liangmen (ST21) in SG participants. Main outcome measures. The visual analog scale (VAS) and active and passive knee range of motion (ROM) were used primarily to evaluate the treatment efficacy. The radial pulse diagnosis was used as a secondary outcome measure to determine the changes in the spectral energy of the radial pulses. Results The three groups had significant pain reduction after acupuncture (p < 0.05). DG had the greatest difference in pre- and post-VAS scores. Compared with the control group, significant improvement was observed in DG active and passive ROM and in PG passive ROM (p < 0.05). The high-frequency spectral energy of the left chi pulse in PG was significantly decreased, while the low-frequency spectral energy of the left cun pulse in PG and the left guan pulse in DG were significantly increased after acupuncture. Conclusions Distal acupoints provide better pain relief and improve ROM than proximal acupoints in treating knee osteoarthritis. Significant changes in spectral energy were observed in the left cun, guan, and chi pulses, indicating pain relief and blood flow improvement after acupuncture.
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Synovial fluid but not plasma interleukin-8 is associated with clinical severity and inflammatory markers in knee osteoarthritis women with joint effusion. Sci Rep 2021; 11:5258. [PMID: 33664374 PMCID: PMC7933151 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-84582-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2020] [Accepted: 02/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Several cytokines and adipokines are related to clinical severity and progression in knee osteoarthritis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the associations of IL-8 with clinical severity and with local and systemic adipokines and cytokines. This is a Cross-sectional study including 115 women with symptomatic primary knee osteoarthritis with ultrasound-confirmed joint effusion. Age, symptoms duration and body mass index were collected. Radiographic severity was evaluated according to Kellgren–Lawrence. Pain and disability were assessed by Lequesne and Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score pain, symptoms and function scales. Three inflammatory markers and five adipokines were measured by ELISA in serum and synovial fluid. Partial correlation coefficient (PCC) and corresponding 95% confidence interval were used to evaluate association. Synovial fluid IL-8 was significantly associated with clinical severity scales. After controlling for potential confounders, associations measured by a Partial Correlation Coefficient (PCC) remained essentially unaltered for Lequesne (PCC = 0.237), KOOS pain (PCC = − 0.201) and KOOS symptoms (PCC = − 0.209), KOOS function (PCC = − 0.185), although the later did not reach statistical significance. Also in synovial fluid samples, associations were found between IL-8 and TNF (PCC = 0.334), IL6 (PCC = 0.461), osteopontin (PCC = 0.575), visfatin (PCC = 0.194) and resistin (PCC = 0.182), although significance was not achieved for the later after statistical control for confounders. None of these associations were detected in serum. In conclusion, IL-8 was associated with clinical severity, inflammatory markers and adipokines in synovial fluid, but not in blood. Although the reported associations are weak to moderate in magnitude, these findings reinforce the notion that local and not systemic inflammation is more relevant to clinical severity in knee OA women with joint effusion.
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Kocic M, Milenkovic M, Nikolic D, Lazovic M, Grbic R, Colovic H, Stojanovic Z. Factors associated with poor self-reported function and quality of life in patients with end-stage knee or hip osteoarthritis immediately prior to total joint arthroplasty. Arch Med Sci 2021; 17:1340-1350. [PMID: 34522264 PMCID: PMC8425251 DOI: 10.5114/aoms.2019.90143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2018] [Accepted: 08/30/2018] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION The aim was to evaluate patients' perception of function and physical and mental dimensions of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with end-stage knee or hip osteoarthritis (OA) immediately prior to surgery and to identify the factors associated with the outcomes. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study included 200 patients with end-stage OA (100 knee OA and 100 hip OA patients). Self-reported physical function was assessed using the Oxford Knee Score or Oxford Hip Score. Physical and mental dimensions of HRQoL were assessed using the physical and mental component summary scores of the 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey. Multivariate linear regression analysis was used to identify the sociodemographic, clinical and psychological factors associated with self-reported function and physical and mental dimensions of HRQoL. RESULTS End-stage knee or hip OA patients had poor function and physical dimension of HRQoL, while the mental dimension of HRQoL was not impaired. In knee OA, pain, flexion range of motion (ROM), catastrophizing, and anxiety were significantly associated with self-reported function (explained 56% of the variance), whereas catastrophizing explained 10% of the variance of the physical dimension of HRQoL. In hip OA, flexion ROM, catastrophizing and being employed were significantly associated with self-reported function (explained 44% of the variance), whereas catastrophizing and flexion ROM explained 34% of the variance of the physical dimension of HRQoL. CONCLUSIONS Many investigated factors were associated with poor self-reported function and HRQoL in knee and hip OA. However, the most important factors for both knee and hip OA were catastrophizing and flexion ROM.
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- Mirjana Kocic
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic, Clinical Center Nis, Serbia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Nis, Nis, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, University Children’s Hospital, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
- Institute for Rehabilitation, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine Kosovska Mitrovica, University of Pristina, Pristina, Serbia
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic, Clinical Center Nis, Serbia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Nis, Nis, Serbia
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Busija L, Ackerman IN, Haas R, Wallis J, Nolte S, Bentley S, Miura D, Hawkins M, Buchbinder R. Adult Measures of General Health and Health‐Related Quality of Life. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2020; 72 Suppl 10:522-564. [DOI: 10.1002/acr.24216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2020] [Accepted: 04/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Cabrini Institute, Malvern, Victoria, Australia, and Monash University Melbourne Victoria Australia
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- Cabrini Institute, Malvern, Victoria, Australia, and Monash University Melbourne Victoria Australia
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- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany, ICON GmbH, Munich, Germany, and Deakin University Burwood Victoria Australia
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- Queensland University of Technology Kelvin Grove Queensland Australia
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- Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia, and Swinburne University of Technology Melbourne Victoria Australia
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- Cabrini Institute, Malvern, Victoria, Australia, and Monash University Melbourne Victoria Australia
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Jia P, Liu J, Li L, Luo Y, Li Y, Zhao L, Liang F, Liu Z, Zou K, Tang L, Sun X. Acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis with sensitized acupoints: results from a pilot, feasibility randomized controlled trial. Pilot Feasibility Stud 2020; 6:144. [PMID: 33005432 PMCID: PMC7520975 DOI: 10.1186/s40814-020-00687-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2019] [Accepted: 09/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Background Although previous clinical studies suggest possible benefits of acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis (KOA), the value of acupuncture at sensitized points is uncertain. We aimed to preliminarily assess the feasibility of performing a definitive randomized controlled trial to explore the effectiveness of acupuncture for KOA with highly sensitized acupoints. Methods In this randomized, single-blind, parallel, pilot trial, 36 participants with KOA were randomly assigned to receive acupuncture at highly sensitized acupoints (high-sensitization group) or at low/non-sensitized points (low/non-sensitization group) by a computer-generated random sequence. Both groups received three treatment sessions per week for four consecutive weeks (12 sessions in total). Assessments were performed at screening and at 4, 8, 12, and 16 weeks after randomization. Primary feasibility outcomes were patient recruitment, retention rate, and adherence to group treatment. Secondary outcomes included the change of Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) total score from baseline to 16 weeks, the change of Short Form (SF)-12 health survey score, and safety outcomes. Results Patient recruitment of 36 patients took 2 months, achieving the recruitment target. Retention rates were similar between the treatment groups, 14 (77.8%) patients in the high-sensitization group completed the 16-week follow-up and compared to 14 (77.8%) patients in low/non-sensitization group, but the result was lower than expected. All patients received at least ten treatment sessions in total. The WOMAC total score and the pain, stiffness, and physical function score in the high-sensitization group were lower or very close to those in the control group at each assessment point. Similar results were observed on quality of life. No adverse events occurred. Conclusion This trial has presented preliminary data on the feasibility of conducting a large trial to test the effectiveness of acupuncture at sensitized points in KOA patients. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT03008668. Registered on 26 December 2016—retrospectively registered.
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- Pengli Jia
- Chinese Evidence-based Medicine Center and Cochrane China Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu, 610041 Sichuan China
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- Chinese Evidence-based Medicine Center and Cochrane China Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu, 610041 Sichuan China
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- Chinese Evidence-based Medicine Center and Cochrane China Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu, 610041 Sichuan China
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- Acupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 610000 Sichuan China
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- Acupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 610000 Sichuan China
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- Acupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 610000 Sichuan China
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- Acupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 610000 Sichuan China
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- Chinese Evidence-based Medicine Center and Cochrane China Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu, 610041 Sichuan China
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- Chinese Evidence-based Medicine Center and Cochrane China Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu, 610041 Sichuan China
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- Chinese Evidence-based Medicine Center and Cochrane China Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu, 610041 Sichuan China
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- Chinese Evidence-based Medicine Center and Cochrane China Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu, 610041 Sichuan China
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Long J, Cai T, Huang X, Zhou Y, Kuang J, Wu L. Reference value for the TUGT in healthy older people: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Geriatr Nurs 2019; 41:325-330. [PMID: 31810729 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2019.11.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2019] [Revised: 11/22/2019] [Accepted: 11/25/2019] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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The timed up and go test (TUGT) was recently proposed as a strong predictor of adverse outcomes. Few reviews have been conducted to identify a standard for the TUGT in healthy older people, and the aims of this study were to explore the source of heterogeneity and evaluate the range of reference values for the TUGT in healthy people over 60 years old stratified by age and sex. The VIP, EMBASE, Web of Science and PubMed databases were searched from January 1, 2000, to December 31, 2018. A subgroup analysis and meta-regression were used to assess heterogeneity. Thirty-four eligible studies were included. The mean TUGT results for the total population, males and females in the sample were 9.21 s [95% CI (9.11, 9.31)], 9.33 s [95% CI (7.82, 11.08)] and 8.87 s [95% CI (8.40, 9.38)], respectively. The mean TUGT results for older people in their 60 s, 70 s, and 80 s were 7.91 s [95% CI (6.62, 9.20)], 8.67 s [95% CI (7.23, 10.12)] and 11.68 s [95% CI (8.11, 15.26)], respectively. The meta-regression analysis results showed that the heterogeneity was related to age (P < 0.01). Age affects the results of the TUGT, and it is necessary to take age into consideration when conducting stratified physical evaluations for the evaluation of older people individuals' physical fitness.
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- JingWen Long
- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Preventive Medicine, Nanchang University, 461 BaYi St, Nanchang 330006, PR China
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Preventive Medicine, Nanchang University, 461 BaYi St, Nanchang 330006, PR China
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Preventive Medicine, Nanchang University, 461 BaYi St, Nanchang 330006, PR China
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Preventive Medicine, Nanchang University, 461 BaYi St, Nanchang 330006, PR China
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Preventive Medicine, Nanchang University, 461 BaYi St, Nanchang 330006, PR China.
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Preventive Medicine, Nanchang University, 461 BaYi St, Nanchang 330006, PR China.
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Vitaloni M, Botto-van Bemden A, Sciortino Contreras RM, Scotton D, Bibas M, Quintero M, Monfort J, Carné X, de Abajo F, Oswald E, Cabot MR, Matucci M, du Souich P, Möller I, Eakin G, Verges J. Global management of patients with knee osteoarthritis begins with quality of life assessment: a systematic review. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2019; 20:493. [PMID: 31656197 PMCID: PMC6815415 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-019-2895-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 107] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2019] [Accepted: 10/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a prevalent form of chronic joint disease associated with functional restrictions and pain. Activity limitations negatively impact social connectedness and psychological well-being, reducing the quality of life (QoL) of patients. The purpose of this review is to summarize the existing information on QoL in KOA patients and share the reported individual factors, which may influence it. Methods We conducted a systematic review examining the literature up to JAN/2017 available at MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane, and PsycINFO using KOA and QOL related keywords. Inclusion criteria were QOL compared to at least one demographic factor (e.g., age, gender), lifestyle factor (e.g., functional independence), or comorbidity factor (e.g., diabetes, obesity) and a control group. Analytical methods were not considered as part of the original design. Results A total of 610 articles were reviewed, of which 62 met inclusion criteria. Instruments used to measure QoL included: SF-36, EQ-5D, KOOS, WHOQOL, HAS, AIMS, NHP and JKOM. All studies reported worse QoL in KOA patients when compared to a control group. When females were compared to males, females reported worse QOL. Obesity as well as lower level of physical activity were reported with lower QoL scores. Knee self-management programs delivered by healthcare professionals improved QoL in patients with KOA. Educational level and higher total mindfulness were reported to improve QoL whereas poverty, psychological distress, depression and lacking familial relationships reduce it. Surgical KOA interventions resulted in good to excellent outcomes generally; although, results varied by age, weight, and depression. Conclusion KOA has a substantial impact on QoL. In KOA patients, QoL is also influenced by specific individual factors including gender, body weight, physical activity, mental health, and education. Importantly, education and management programs designed to support KOA patients report improved QoL. QoL data is a valuable tool providing health care professionals with a better comprehension of KOA disease to aid implementation of the most effective management plan.
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- Osteoarthritis Foundation International OAFI, Barcelona, Spain
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- Rheumatology Service, Del Mar Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Clinical Pharmacology Department, Clinic Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Faculty of Nursing, Clinic Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Rheumatology Service, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Poal Institute, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Osteoarthritis Foundation International OAFI, Barcelona, Spain
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PURPOSE OF THE REVIEW Osteoarthritis is widely regarded as a spectrum of conditions that affect all joint tissues, typified by a common entity: cartilage loss. Here, we review recent progress and challenges in chondroprotection and discuss new strategies to prevent cartilage loss in osteoarthritis. RECENT FINDINGS Advances in clinical, molecular, and cellular characterization are enabling improved stratification of osteoarthritis subtypes. Integration of next-generation sequencing and "omics" approaches with clinically relevant readouts shows promise in delineating both subtypes of disease and meaningful trial end points. Novel delivery strategies are enabling joint-specific delivery. Chondroprotection requires a whole joint approach, stratification of patient groups, and use of patient-relevant end points. Drug development should continue to explore new targets, while using modern technologies and recent knowledge to re-visit unsuccessful therapeutics from the past. The overarching goal for chondroprotection is to provide the right treatment(s) for the right patient at the right time.
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- Jolet Y Mimpen
- The Botnar Research Centre, Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Science, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX3 7LD, UK
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- The Botnar Research Centre, Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Science, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX3 7LD, UK.
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Tang L, Jia P, Zhao L, Kang D, Luo Y, Liu J, Li L, Zheng H, Li Y, Li N, Guyatt G, Sun X. Acupuncture treatment for knee osteoarthritis with sensitive points: protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open 2018; 8:e023838. [PMID: 30282686 PMCID: PMC6169759 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-023838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2018] [Revised: 07/23/2018] [Accepted: 08/22/2018] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION There is a lack of curative medical treatment for patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Acupuncture represents an important alternative therapy. According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine and preliminary clinical evidence, the patients' acupoints and tender points may become sensitised when the body suffers from a disease state; stimulation of such sensitive points could lead to a disease improvement. It is thus hypothesised that acupuncture at highly sensitised points on patients with KOA would achieve better treatment outcomes than acupuncture at low/non-sensitised points. Previously, we conducted a pilot trial to prove the feasibility of further investigation. METHODS AND ANALYSIS A three-arm, parallel, multicentre randomised controlled trial of 666 patients will be conducted at four hospitals of China. Eligible patients with KOA who consent to participate will be randomly assigned to a high-sensitisation group (patients receive acupuncture treatment at high-sensitive points), a low/non-sensitisation group (patients receive acupuncture treatment at low/non-sensitive points) or a waiting-list group (patients receive standard acupuncture treatment after the study is concluded) via a central randomisation system using 1:1:1 ratio. The primary outcome is the change of Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index total score from baseline to 16 weeks. Outcome assessors and data analysts will be blinded and participants will be asked not to reveal their allocation to assessors. The outcome analyses will be performed both on the intention-to-treat and per-protocol population. The primary analyses will test if acupuncture at highly sensitised points would achieve statistically better treatment outcomes than acupuncture at low/non-sensitised points and no acupuncture (ie, waiting list), respectively. A small number of prespecified subgroup analyses will be conducted. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethics approval has been granted by the Bioethics Subcommittee of West China Hospital, Sichuan University: 2017 (Number 228). Results will be expected to be published in peer-reviewed journals. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT03299439.
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- Li Tang
- Chinese Evidence-based Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Chinese Evidence-based Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Acupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Chinese Evidence-based Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Acupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Chinese Evidence-based Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Chinese Evidence-based Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Acupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Acupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Chinese Evidence-based Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Wieczorek M, Rotonda C, Epstein J, Guillemin F, Rat AC. Can the e-OAKHQOL be an alternative to measure health-related quality of life in knee osteoarthritis? Qual Life Res 2018; 27:2731-2743. [PMID: 29948602 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-018-1914-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/07/2018] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the validity of the e-OAKHQOL questionnaire and analyze whether the answers were affected by the form of administration (electronic vs. paper). METHODS Two samples of patients with knee osteoarthritis were constituted. The first was recruited by general practitioners. Patients could choose to respond to the electronic or paper version. The second included subjects who responded to the paper version and were matched with respondents to the electronic version in the first sample. The OAKHQOL questionnaire measures health-related quality of life in five dimensions (43 items): physical activity, mental health, pain, social functioning, and social support. Validity was assessed by the classical test theory (CTT) and a Rasch measurement model (partial credit model). RESULTS The electronic form was preferred by 471 (89.7%) patients: 345 were matched to respondents of the paper version. The percentage of missing responses was lower with the electronic than paper form (1.6 vs. 2.0%, p = .01). Rasch analysis revealed four items with underfitting. Internal consistency was excellent for physical activity (PSI = 0.96) and mental health (PSI = 0.93) but was slightly < 0.85 for the other dimensions. The top-down purification highlighted the significance of DIF by gender in the pain dimension and by form of questionnaire in the mental health dimension. CONCLUSION CTT and Rasch analysis demonstrated acceptable measurement properties for the five dimensions of the e-OAKHQOL, so it may be a valuable alternative to the paper form for measuring HRQoL.
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- Maud Wieczorek
- EA4360 Apemac, University of Lorraine, 9 avenue de la Forêt de Haye, 54500, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France. .,CIC-1433 Epidémiologie Clinique, Inserm, Hôpitaux de Brabois, Allée du Morvan, 54500, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France.
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- EA4360 Apemac, University of Lorraine, 9 avenue de la Forêt de Haye, 54500, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France.,CIC-1433 Epidémiologie Clinique, Inserm, Hôpitaux de Brabois, Allée du Morvan, 54500, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- EA4360 Apemac, University of Lorraine, 9 avenue de la Forêt de Haye, 54500, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France.,CIC-1433 Epidémiologie Clinique, Inserm, Hôpitaux de Brabois, Allée du Morvan, 54500, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- EA4360 Apemac, University of Lorraine, 9 avenue de la Forêt de Haye, 54500, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France.,CIC-1433 Epidémiologie Clinique, Inserm, Hôpitaux de Brabois, Allée du Morvan, 54500, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- EA4360 Apemac, University of Lorraine, 9 avenue de la Forêt de Haye, 54500, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France.,Department of Rheumatology, CHRU Nancy, Allée du Morvan, 54500, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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Dent E, Lien C, Lim WS, Wong WC, Wong CH, Ng TP, Woo J, Dong B, de la Vega S, Hua Poi PJ, Kamaruzzaman SBB, Won C, Chen LK, Rockwood K, Arai H, Rodriguez-Mañas L, Cao L, Cesari M, Chan P, Leung E, Landi F, Fried LP, Morley JE, Vellas B, Flicker L. The Asia-Pacific Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Frailty. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2018. [PMID: 28648901 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2017.04.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 352] [Impact Index Per Article: 58.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To develop Clinical Practice Guidelines for the screening, assessment and management of the geriatric condition of frailty. METHODS An adapted Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation approach was used to develop the guidelines. This process involved detailed evaluation of the current scientific evidence paired with expert panel interpretation. Three categories of Clinical Practice Guidelines recommendations were developed: strong, conditional, and no recommendation. RECOMMENDATIONS Strong recommendations were (1) use a validated measurement tool to identify frailty; (2) prescribe physical activity with a resistance training component; and (3) address polypharmacy by reducing or deprescribing any inappropriate/superfluous medications. Conditional recommendations were (1) screen for, and address modifiable causes of fatigue; (2) for persons exhibiting unintentional weight loss, screen for reversible causes and consider food fortification and protein/caloric supplementation; and (3) prescribe vitamin D for individuals deficient in vitamin D. No recommendation was given regarding the provision of a patient support and education plan. CONCLUSIONS The recommendations provided herein are intended for use by healthcare providers in their management of older adults with frailty in the Asia Pacific region. It is proposed that regional guideline support committees be formed to help provide regular updates to these evidence-based guidelines.
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- Elsa Dent
- Center for Research in Geriatric Medicine, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Changi General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Institute of Geriatrics and Active Ageing, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Institute of Geriatrics and Active Ageing, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Geriatric Education and Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- The S H Ho Center for Gerontology and Geriatrics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Geriatrics Center Huaxi Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- University of the Philippines College of Medicine, Manila, Philippines; Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines
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- Division of Geriatrics, University of Malaya Medical Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Family Medicine, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital; Aging and Health Research Center, National Yang Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Obu, Japan
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- Center of Gerontology and Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Neurology, and Neurobiology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, Happy Valley, Hong Kong
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- Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY
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- Divisions of Geriatric Medicine and Endocrinology, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO
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- Western Australia Center for Health and Aging, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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Rao Y, Xu X, Liu D, Reis C, Newman IM, Qin L, Sharma M, Shen J, Zhao Y. Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Arthritis: A Cross-Sectional Survey among Middle-Aged Adults in Chongqing, China. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2018; 15:ijerph15040768. [PMID: 29659544 PMCID: PMC5923810 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph15040768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2017] [Revised: 03/29/2018] [Accepted: 04/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Background: Arthritis is a common disease in China, but few studies have been conducted to explore the associated health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and its influencing factors in Chongqing, China. This study aimed to explore the association of arthritis and HRQoL and probe factors affecting HRQoL among arthritis patients. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Chongqing, China. A total of 1224 adults were included in the analysis. Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36) was used to measure HRQoL. Multiple linear regression models (stepwise) and covariance analysis models were used to examine the association of arthritis with HRQoL and analyze factors associated with HRQoL among arthritis patients. Results: Participants with arthritis had poorer HRQoL than those without. Among arthritis patients, the female was associated with a poorer state of physical functioning (p < 0.05); unemployed patients had a poorer state of role-physical than employed patients (p < 0.05); low average monthly income was associated with a poorer state of physical functioning (p < 0.01); childhood non-breastfeeding history was associated with a poorer state of social functioning (p < 0.01); average or dissatisfied attitude to current living conditions was associated with a poorer state of vitality and mental health (p < 0.05 for all); moreover, poor or general appetite was associated with a poorer state of role-physical, general health, social functioning, bodily pain, and role-emotional (p < 0.01 for all). Conclusions: Arthritis patients have worse HRQoL than those without in the Chinese population. Female, low socioeconomic status, childhood non-breastfeeding history, average or dissatisfied attitude to current living conditions and poor or general appetite were associated with poorer state of HRQoL among Chinese arthritis patients.
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- Yunshuang Rao
- School of Public Health and Management, Chongqing Medical University, No. 1 Yixueyuan Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing 400016, China.
- The Fourth Student Office of the School of Nursing, Chongqing Medical University, No. 1 Yixueyuan Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing 400016, China.
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- School of Public Health and Management, Chongqing Medical University, No. 1 Yixueyuan Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing 400016, China.
- Research Center for Medicine and Social Development, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China.
- The Innovation Center for Social Risk Governance in Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China.
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- School of Public Health and Management, Chongqing Medical University, No. 1 Yixueyuan Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing 400016, China.
- Research Center for Medicine and Social Development, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China.
- The Innovation Center for Social Risk Governance in Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China.
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Loma Linda University Medical Center, 24785 Stewart Street, Suite 204, Loma Linda, CA 92354, USA.
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- Department of Educational Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, P.O. Box 880345, Lincoln, NE 68588-0345, USA.
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- School of Public Health, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China.
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- Department of Behavioral and Environmental Health, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS 39213, USA.
- School of Health Sciences, Walden University, 100 Washington Avenue South, Suite 900, Minneapolis, MS 55401, USA.
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- The Fourth Student Office of the School of Nursing, Chongqing Medical University, No. 1 Yixueyuan Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing 400016, China.
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- School of Public Health and Management, Chongqing Medical University, No. 1 Yixueyuan Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing 400016, China.
- Research Center for Medicine and Social Development, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China.
- The Innovation Center for Social Risk Governance in Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China.
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Differential involvement of synovial adipokines in pain and physical function in female patients with knee osteoarthritis. A cross-sectional study. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2018; 26:276-284. [PMID: 29196131 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2017.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2017] [Revised: 11/09/2017] [Accepted: 11/16/2017] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Adipokines have been reported to play a role in the development, progression and severity of knee osteoarthritis but the influence of the different adipokines are not well known. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between different synovial fluid adipokines with pain and disability knee osteoarthritis patients. METHODS Cross-sectional study with systematic inclusion of 115 symptomatic primary knee osteoarthritis female patients with ultrasound-confirmed joint effusion. Age, physical exercise, symptoms duration and different anthropometric measurements were collected. Radiographic severity was evaluated according to Kellgren-Lawrence scale. Pain and disability were assessed by WOMAC-total, -pain, -function subscales and Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) pain and function scales. Seven adipokines and three inflammatory markers were measured by ELISA in synovial fluid. Partial Correlation Coefficient (PCC) and corresponding 95% confidence interval were used as a measure of association. RESULTS Leptin, osteopontin and inflammatory factors, especially TNF-alpha, were associated to pain and function. After adjustment for potential confounders including inflammatory factors and all adipokines, an association was found for adiponectin with pain (PCC 0.240 [0.012, 0.444]) and for resistin and visfatin with function (PCC 0.336 [0.117, 0.524] and -0.262 [-0.463, -0.036]). No other adipokines or inflammatory markers were statistically and independently associated. An association between physical exercise and pain and disability remained after adjustment, whereas an attenuation of the influence of anthropometric measurements was observed. CONCLUSIONS Different patterns of association between synovial fluid adipokines were observed regarding pain and disability in knee osteoarthritis patients. Specifically, adiponectin was associated to pain while resistin and visfatin were mainly related to function.
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Martín-Fernández J, García-Maroto R, Sánchez-Jiménez FJ, Bau-González A, Valencia-García H, Gutiérrez-Teira B, Arenaza JC, García-Pérez L, Linertová R, Bilbao A. Validation of the Spanish version of the Oxford knee score and assessment of its utility to characterize quality of life of patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis: a multicentric study. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2017; 15:186. [PMID: 28962613 PMCID: PMC5622506 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-017-0761-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2017] [Accepted: 09/19/2017] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Background Knee osteoarthritis (OA) represents a heavy burden for patients and the society as a whole. The Oxford Knee Score (OKS) is a well known tool to assess the quality of life in patients with Knee OA. The purpose of this study was to analyze the psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the OKS, including its reliability, validity, and responsiveness. Methods Prospective observational study that included 397 patients diagnosed with knee OA according to the criterion of the American Rheumatism Association, which were recruited in 3 different Spanish regions. Their self-perceived health-related quality of life (HRQL) was assessed through 3 questionnaires: a generic one (the EQ-5D-5 L) and two specific ones adapted to Spanish (the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) and the Oxford Knee Score (OKS). The follow-up period was 6 months, and the acceptability of the OKS was evaluated, together with its psychometric properties, presence of ceiling and floor effects, validity, reliability, and sensitivity to change. Results The OKS was fully answered in 99.5% of cases, with no evidence of ceiling or floor effects. Its factor structure can be explained in a single dimension. Its discriminating capacity was very good compared to the groups generated by the WOMAC and the EQ-5D-5 L. The correlation of the OKS with the dimensions of the latter questionnaires was around 0.7. The test-retest reliability was excellent (ICC 0.993; CI 95%: 0.990–0.995) and so was its internal consistency (Cronbach’s α = 0.920). The effect size was 0.7 for moderate improvements in the HQRL, which is similar to that of the dimensions of the WOMAC and greater than for the EQ-5D-5 L. The minimum clinically significant difference that was detected by the questionnaire was 6.1 points, and the minimum detectable change was 4.4 points. Conclusions The Spanish-adapted version of the OKS is a useful, valid tool for assessing the perceived HRQL in patients suffering from knee OA, with psychometric properties similar to the WOMAC, and that allows for discriminating the patient’s condition at a particular moment as well as for appraising changes over time. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12955-017-0761-2) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Jesús Martín-Fernández
- C° Villamanta (C.S. Navalcarnero). Gerencia Asistencial de Atención Primaria. Servicio Madrileño de Salud, Avda Libertad 21 s/n, Villamanta, 28610, Madrid, Spain. .,Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud. Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Avda Atenas s/n, 28922 Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain. .,Red de Investigación en Servicios de Salud en Enfermedades Crónicas, Bilbao, Spain.
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- Servicio de Traumatología. Hospital Universitario Clínico San Carlos. Servicio Madrileño de Salud, C/ Profesor Martín Lagos, S/N, 28040, Madrid, Spain
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- C.S. Gregorio Marañón. Gerencia Asistencial de Atención Primaria. Servicio Madrileño de Salud, Calle Polvoranca, 65. 28923 Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Traumatología. Hospital Universitario Rey Juan Carlos, C/ Gladiolo s/n, 28933, Móstoles, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Traumatología. Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón, C/ Budapest, 1 28922 - Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain
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- C. S. El Soto. Gerencia Asistencial de Atención Primaria. Servicio Madrileño de Salud, Avenida Olímpica, 38, 28935, Móstoles, (Bizkaia), Spain
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- Red de Investigación en Servicios de Salud en Enfermedades Crónicas, Bilbao, Spain.,Servicio de Traumatología y Cirugía Ortopédica, Hospital Universitario Basurto (Osakidetza), Avda. Montevideo, 18, 48013, Bilbao, (Bizkaia), Spain
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- Red de Investigación en Servicios de Salud en Enfermedades Crónicas, Bilbao, Spain.,Fundación Canaria de Investigación Sanitaria (FUNCANIS), Camino Candelaria N° 44, 1ª planta, 38109, El Rosario (Santa Cruz de Tenerife), Spain
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- Red de Investigación en Servicios de Salud en Enfermedades Crónicas, Bilbao, Spain.,Fundación Canaria de Investigación Sanitaria (FUNCANIS), Camino Candelaria N° 44, 1ª planta, 38109, El Rosario (Santa Cruz de Tenerife), Spain
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- Red de Investigación en Servicios de Salud en Enfermedades Crónicas, Bilbao, Spain.,Unidad de Investigación, Hospital Universitario Basurto (Osakidetza), Avda. Montevideo, 18, 48013, Bilbao, (Bizkaia), Spain
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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Insertion/Deletion Polymorphism and Susceptibility to Osteoarthritis of the Knee: A Case-Control Study and Meta-Analysis. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0161754. [PMID: 27657933 PMCID: PMC5033346 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0161754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2016] [Accepted: 08/11/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background Studies of angiotensin-converting enzyme insertion/deletion (ACE I/D) polymorphisms and the risks of knee osteoarthritis (OA) have yielded conflicting results. Objective To determine the association between ACE I/D and knee OA, we conducted a combined case-control study and meta-analysis. Methods For the case-control study, 447 knee OA cases and 423 healthy controls were recruited between March 2010 and July 2011. Knee OA cases were defined using the Kellgren-Lawrence grading system, and the ACE I/D genotype was determined using a standard polymerase chain reaction. The association between ACE I/D and knee OA was detected using allele, genotype, dominant, and recessive models. For the meta-analysis, PubMed and Embase databases were systematically searched for prospective observational studies published up until August 2015. Studies of ACE I/D and knee OA with sufficient data were selected. Pooled results were expressed as odds ratios (ORs) with corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CI) for the D versus I allele with regard to knee OA risk. Results We found no significant association between the D allele and knee OA [OR: 1.09 (95% CI: 0.76–1.89)] in the present case-control study, and the results of other genetic models were also nonsignificant. Five current studies were included, and there were a total of six study populations after including our case-control study (1165 cases and 1029 controls). In the meta-analysis, the allele model also yielded nonsignificant results [OR: 1.37 (95% CI: 0.95–1.99)] and a high heterogeneity (I2: 87.2%). Conclusions The association between ACE I/D and knee OA tended to yield negative results. High heterogeneity suggests a complex, multifactorial mechanism, and an epistasis analysis of ACE I/D and knee OA should therefore be conducted.
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Calvet J, Orellana C, Gratacós J, Berenguer-Llergo A, Caixàs A, Chillarón JJ, Pedro-Botet J, García-Manrique M, Navarro N, Larrosa M. Synovial fluid adipokines are associated with clinical severity in knee osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional study in female patients with joint effusion. Arthritis Res Ther 2016; 18:207. [PMID: 27629533 PMCID: PMC5024464 DOI: 10.1186/s13075-016-1103-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2016] [Accepted: 08/26/2016] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Adipokines are related to knee osteoarthritis, but their exact role is not well known. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between adipokines in synovial fluid and clinical severity in patients with knee osteoarthritis with joint effusion. METHODS Cross-sectional study with systematic inclusion of female patients with symptomatic primary knee osteoarthritis with ultrasound-confirmed joint effusion. Age, physical exercise, knee osteoarthritis symptoms duration, classical cardiovascular risk factors and different anthropometric measurements were collected. Metabolic syndrome was defined in accordance to National Cholesterol Education Program-Adult Treatment Panel III. Radiographic severity was evaluated according to Kellgren-Lawrence scale and Lequesne index was used to assess clinical severity. Seven adipokines (leptin, adiponectin, resistin, visfatin, osteopontin, omentin and chemerin) and three inflammatory markers (tumor necrosis factor α, interleukin 6 and high sensitivity C-reactive protein) were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay in synovial fluid. RESULTS Kellgren-Lawrence grade, physical exercise, all anthropometric measurements (especially waist circumference), tumor necrosis factor α, and high levels of leptin, resistin, and ostepontin were related to knee osteoarthritis severity. After adjustment for clinical confounders (age, symptom duration, and radiology), anthropometric measurements, inflammatory markers, and all evaluated adipokines, there were independent associations with clinical severity for resistin (directly associated) and visfatin (inversely associated). No other adipokines or inflammatory markers were independently associated with Lequesne index. The association of radiological parameters, physical exercise, and waist circumference with Lequesne index remained after adjustment. CONCLUSIONS Resistin was directly associated, and visfatin was inversely associated, with clinical severity in female patients with knee osteoarthritis with joint effusion. These associations were more important after adjustment for confounders, especially when all adipokines were evaluated.
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- Joan Calvet
- Rheumatology Department, Parc Tauli Sabadell University Hospital, Institute for Research and Innovation Parc Tauli (I3PT), Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB), 08208 Sabadell, Spain
- Departament de Medicina, Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB), 08003 Barcelona, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Parc Tauli Sabadell University Hospital, Institute for Research and Innovation Parc Tauli (I3PT), Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB), 08208 Sabadell, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Parc Tauli Sabadell University Hospital, Institute for Research and Innovation Parc Tauli (I3PT), Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB), 08208 Sabadell, Spain
- Departament de Medicina, Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB), 08003 Barcelona, Spain
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- Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Unit, Institute for Research in Biomedicine Barcelona (IRB Barcelona), 08028 Barcelona, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Parc Tauli Sabadell University Hospital, Institute for Research and Innovation Parc Tauli (I3PT), Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB), 08208 Sabadell, Spain
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- Departament de Medicina, Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB), 08003 Barcelona, Spain
- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital del Mar, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
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- Departament de Medicina, Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB), 08003 Barcelona, Spain
- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital del Mar, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Parc Tauli Sabadell University Hospital, Institute for Research and Innovation Parc Tauli (I3PT), Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB), 08208 Sabadell, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Parc Tauli Sabadell University Hospital, Institute for Research and Innovation Parc Tauli (I3PT), Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB), 08208 Sabadell, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Parc Tauli Sabadell University Hospital, Institute for Research and Innovation Parc Tauli (I3PT), Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB), 08208 Sabadell, Spain
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Song HJ, Lee EK, Kwon JW. Gender Differences in the Impact of Obesity on Health-Related Quality of Life. Asia Pac J Public Health 2016; 28:146-56. [DOI: 10.1177/1010539515626267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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This study investigated the association between health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and obesity stratified by sex in 34 935 Korean adults. We used data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, a cross-sectional, nationwide, population-based survey, from 2007 to 2012. Individuals with higher than average health value scores using the EQ-5D-3L to measure HRQoL were classified as being in good health. Multiple logistic regressions were used to determine the association between obesity and good health. Of the 34 935 adults, 28.0% (9767) were classified as obese, 3.8% (1326) as severely obese, and 23.6% (8249) as overweight. Through multiple logistic regressions after adjustments, women who were severely obese had 31% significantly lower HRQoL than women with normal weight (95% confidence interval = 1.12-1.53). However, the same trend was not found in men. Additional interventional studies would be needed to better understand the causality of the association between obesity and HRQoL in women.
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- Kyungpook National University, Daegu, South Korea
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