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Lippi L, de Sire A, Folli A, Curci C, Calafiore D, Lombardi M, Bertolaccini L, Turco A, Ammendolia A, Fusco N, Spaggiari L, Invernizzi M. Comprehensive Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Patients with Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: A Feasibility Pilot Study. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:2023. [PMID: 38893142 PMCID: PMC11171244 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16112023] [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: 04/20/2024] [Revised: 05/19/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
Abstract
Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) represents a significant health burden, with limited treatment options and poor prognosis. Despite advances in pharmacological and surgical interventions, the role of rehabilitation in MPM management remains underexplored. This study aims to assess the feasibility of a tailored pulmonary rehabilitation intervention addressing physical and respiratory function in MPM patients. A prospective pilot study was conducted on surgically treated MPM patients referred to a cardiopulmonary rehabilitation service. The intervention comprised multidisciplinary educational sessions, physical rehabilitation, and respiratory physiotherapy. Feasibility was evaluated based on dropout rates, adherence to the rehabilitation program, safety, and patient-reported outcomes. Twelve patients were initially enrolled, with seven completing the study. High adherence to physical (T1: 93.43%, T2: 82.56%) and respiratory (T1: 96.2%, T2: 92.5%) rehabilitation was observed, with minimal adverse events reported. Patient satisfaction remained high throughout the study (GPE scores at T1: 1.83 ± 1.17; T2: 2.0 ± 1.15), with improvements noted in physical function, pain management, and health-related quality of life. However, some issues, such as time constraints and lack of continuous supervision, were reported by participants. This pilot study demonstrates the feasibility and potential benefits of a tailored pulmonary rehabilitation intervention in MPM patients. Despite its promising outcomes, further research with larger samples is warranted to validate its efficacy and integrate rehabilitation as a component into the multidisciplinary management of MPM.
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- Lorenzo Lippi
- Department of Scientific Research, Campus LUdeS Lugano (CH), Off-Campus Semmelweis University of Budapest, 1085 Budapest, Hungary;
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Catanzaro “Magna Graecia”, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy;
- Research Center on Musculoskeletal Health, MusculoSkeletalHealth@UMG, University of Catanzaro “Magna Graecia”, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Piedmont “A. Avogadro”, 28100 Novara, Italy; (A.F.); (A.T.); (M.I.)
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Department of Neurosciences, ASST Carlo Poma, 46100 Mantova, Italy; (C.C.); (D.C.)
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Department of Neurosciences, ASST Carlo Poma, 46100 Mantova, Italy; (C.C.); (D.C.)
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- Division of Pathology, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, 20139 Milan, Italy; (M.L.); (N.F.); (L.S.)
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, 20139 Milan, Italy;
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Piedmont “A. Avogadro”, 28100 Novara, Italy; (A.F.); (A.T.); (M.I.)
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Catanzaro “Magna Graecia”, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy;
- Research Center on Musculoskeletal Health, MusculoSkeletalHealth@UMG, University of Catanzaro “Magna Graecia”, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Division of Pathology, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, 20139 Milan, Italy; (M.L.); (N.F.); (L.S.)
- Department of Oncology and Hematology-Oncology, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Division of Pathology, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, 20139 Milan, Italy; (M.L.); (N.F.); (L.S.)
- Department of Oncology and Hematology-Oncology, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Piedmont “A. Avogadro”, 28100 Novara, Italy; (A.F.); (A.T.); (M.I.)
- Translational Medicine, Dipartimento Attività Integrate Ricerca e Innovazione (DAIRI), Azienda Ospedaliera SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo, 15121 Alessandria, Italy
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Zou J, Peng W. Unveiling the Knowledge Frontier: A Scientometric Analysis of COPD with Sarcopenia. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis 2024; 19:731-748. [PMID: 38495217 PMCID: PMC10944306 DOI: 10.2147/copd.s448494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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Objective Numerous articles and reviews addressing the intersection of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) with sarcopenia have been documented. However, a significant gap exists in the literature concerning scientometric analysis in this field. This study aimed to concentrate on recent research and elucidate emerging research areas through the examination of COPD with sarcopenia. Methods Articles in the field were systematically retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collections (WoSCC) spanning from 2003 to 2022. The analysis employed scientometric and keyword analyses through specialized software, including VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and Origin. Results A comprehensive analysis of 758 articles and reviews in the field of COPD with sarcopenia revealed the United States as the leading contributor in terms of publications and overall influence. Maastricht University emerged as the most prolific institution, with Schols Annemie M. W. J. being identified as the most influential scholar in this field. The International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease emerged as the most prolific journal. Notably, COPD with sarcopenia exhibits frequent associations with other diseases, underscoring the complexity of the topic and emphasizing the necessity for comprehensive treatment. Mechanistic and diagnostic aspects, particularly computed tomography, are pivotal in this research field. Osteoporosis emerges as a prospective avenue for future research, encompassing both COPD and sarcopenia. Furthermore, nutrition and physical activity are integral components for managing COPD patients with sarcopenia. Conclusion This study delineates the distribution of fields, the knowledge structure, and the evolution of major research topics related to COPD with sarcopenia. The identification of keyword hotspots enhances the understanding of the occurrence, development, and future study trends associated with the topic.
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- Jingfeng Zou
- Department of General Practice, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, WuHan, Hubei, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of General Practice, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, WuHan, Hubei, People’s Republic of China
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Wang W, Ren W, Zhu L, Hu Y, Ye C. Identification of genes and key pathways underlying the pathophysiological association between sarcopenia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Exp Gerontol 2024; 187:112373. [PMID: 38320732 DOI: 10.1016/j.exger.2024.112373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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PURPOSE Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients are likely to develop sarcopenia, while the exact mechanism underlying the association between sarcopenia and COPD is still not clear. This cohort study aims to explore the genes, signaling pathways, and transcription factors (TFs) that are related to the molecular pathogenesis of sarcopenia and COPD. METHODS According to the strict inclusion criteria, two gene sets (GSE8479 for sarcopenia and GSE76925 for COPD) were obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) platform. Overlapping differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in sarcopenia and COPD were detected, and comprehensive bioinformatics analysis was conducted, including functional annotation, enrichment analysis of Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG), construction of a protein-protein interaction (PPI) network, co-expression analysis, identification and validation of hub genes, and TFs prediction and verification. RESULTS In total, 118 downregulated and 92 upregulated common DEGs were detected. Functional analysis revealed that potential pathogenesis involves oxidoreductase activity and ferroptosis. Thirty hub genes were detected, and ATP metabolic process and oxidative phosphorylation were identified to be closely related to the hub genes. Validation analysis revealed that SAA1, C3, and ACSS2 were significantly upregulated, whereas ATF4, PPARGC1A, and MCTS1 were markedly downregulated in both sarcopenia and COPD. In addition, six TFs (NFKB1, RELA, IRF7, SP1, MYC, and JUN) were identified to regulate the expression of these genes, and SAA1 was found to be coregulated by NFKB1 and RELA. CONCLUSION This study uncovers potential common mechanisms of COPD complicated by sarcopenia. The hub gene SAA1 and the NF-κB signaling pathway could be involved, and oxidative phosphorylation and ferroptosis might be important contributors to this comorbidity.
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- Weixi Wang
- Department of Geriatrics, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.
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He X, Lin X, He B, Xu H, Suo Z, Zhang H. Association between oxidative balance score and frailty in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Heliyon 2024; 10:e25750. [PMID: 38375261 PMCID: PMC10875445 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2023] [Revised: 01/27/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024] Open
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Background Oxidative stress is associated with frailty and adverse outcomes in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The oxidative balance score (OBS) assesses oxidative stress from diet and lifestyle, with higher OBS indicating more antioxidants than oxidants. A cross-sectional study was conducted to investigate the potential association between OBS and frailty in US adults with COPD. Methods A total of 1201 COPD subjects from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES 1999-2018) were assessed for frailty using the Frailty Index. OBS, consisting of 20 dietary and lifestyle factors, was the exposure variable. Weighted multiple logistic regression, subgroup analysis, and restricted cubic spline curves were used to assess the association between OBS and frailty. Results Compared with the lowest OBS reference group (Q1), the adjusted odds ratios (ORs) for the highest quartile group (Q4) for OBS, dietary OBS, and lifestyle OBS were 0.41 (95% CI: 0.19-0.92), 0.37 (95% CI: 0.20-0.71), and 0.41 (95% CI: 0.24-0.71), respectively. All trend p-values were less than 0.05. Subgroup and RCS analyses revealed a negative linear association between OBS and frailty, with a significant reduction in frailty risk observed in women compared to men. Conclusions OBS was negatively associated with frailty in COPD. The higher the OBS, the lower the risk of frailty, especially in women. Identifying at-risk populations with OBS and through antioxidant diet and lifestyle are potential ways to reduce the prevalence of frailty.
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- Xiu He
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Union Shenzhen Hospital/Shenzhen Nanshan People's Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Union Shenzhen Hospital/Shenzhen Nanshan People's Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Union Shenzhen Hospital/Shenzhen Nanshan People's Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Union Shenzhen Hospital/Shenzhen Nanshan People's Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Union Shenzhen Hospital/Shenzhen Nanshan People's Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Union Shenzhen Hospital/Shenzhen Nanshan People's Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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Rezaei S, Eslami R, Tartibian B. The effects of TRX suspension training on sarcopenic biomarkers and functional abilities in elderlies with sarcopenia: a controlled clinical trial. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil 2024; 16:58. [PMID: 38409184 PMCID: PMC10898163 DOI: 10.1186/s13102-024-00849-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND Sarcopenia is an age-related progressive loss of muscle mass and strength that can be modulated by resistance training. This study aimed to investigate the effects of TRX Suspension Training (TST) on serum levels of neuromuscular and growth factors and functional indices in elderly men with sarcopenia, an age-related condition characterized by progressive muscle mass and strength loss. METHODS Nineteen sarcopenic elderly men (age = 74.87 ± 4.58 years) were randomly assigned into two groups, the TST group (n = 10) and the control group (n = 9). Serum concentrations of regulatory muscle markers, anthropometric and body composition indices, and functional tests were evaluated at baseline and after 8 weeks. The training protocol consisted of eight weeks of TRX exercises, with three weekly sessions. RESULTS After 8 weeks of training, growth factors such as Follistatin (FST) (P = 0.001), 22 kDa C-terminal agrin fragment (CAF) (P = 0.031), and growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF15) (P = 0.049) increased significantly in the training group in comparison to the control group and Myostatin (MSTN) (P = 0.002) had a significant decrease. However, there was no significant difference in ASMM/m2 (P = 0.527), SMM/m2 (P = 0.621), or Body fat mass (P = 0.433) within or between groups. In addition, the TRX Suspension Training had a significant effect on the functional tests and improved gait speed (P = 0.037), chair stand (P = 0.016), and TUG (P = 0.016) as well as Handgrip strength (P = 0.035). CONCLUSION Our findings highlight the efficacy of TRX Suspension Training in enhancing the serum levels of muscle growth factors and functional capacities among elderly individuals with sarcopenia. Therefore, considering the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this protocol can prove beneficial for this demographic group. TRIAL REGISTRY Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials identifier: IRCT20230727058944N1, prospectively registered 20-09-2023, https://en.irct.ir/trial/71635.
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- Sohrab Rezaei
- Exercise Physiology Department, Faculty of Sport Science, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran
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- Exercise Physiology Department, Faculty of Sport Science, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Exercise Physiology Department, Faculty of Sport Science, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran
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Shen L, Lv J, Li J, Zhou J, Wang X. Managing Osteoporosis in COPD. Endocr Metab Immune Disord Drug Targets 2024; 24:896-901. [PMID: 37711118 DOI: 10.2174/1871530323666230913105752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious respiratory disease with high morbidity, disability and mortality worldwide. Every year, many people die from the disease or its comorbidities. Osteoporosis is a common complication of COPD, which can lead to increased fractures in COPD patients, aggravate the disease, and then bring great pain and burden to patients. The possible factors leading to osteoporosis in COPD patients include systemic inflammation, corticosteroid use, vitamin D deficiency, physical inactivity, tobacco exposure, lower bone mineral density, hypogonadism, hypoxia, and anemia. In clinical practice, the rate of diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis in patients with COPD is low. Several studies demonstrated that treating osteoporosis with bisphosphonates could improve bone density, make breathing easier, and improve the quality of life of COPD patients. However, no studies have examined the effect of anti-osteoporosis therapy on fracture prevention in COPD patients. More research is needed to clarify how to implement holistic medical interventions in COPD patients with osteoporosis. We recommend that every COPD patient be screened for osteoporosis and treated with standard medications for primary osteoporosis.
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- Lilan Shen
- Department of Endocrinology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Gansu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Baiyin 730900, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Gansu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Baiyin 730900, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Gansu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Baiyin 730900, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Gansu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Baiyin 730900, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Gansu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Baiyin 730900, China
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Chang W, Lin HC, Liu HE, Han CY, Chang PJ. The Effectiveness of Home-Based Inspiratory Muscle Training on Small Airway Function and Disease-Associated Symptoms in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:2310. [PMID: 37628507 PMCID: PMC10454373 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11162310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by persistent airflow limitations, occurring mainly in the small airways. Weakness in the respiratory muscles contributes to dyspnea and a decreased exercise capacity in COPD patients. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of home-based inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on small airway function and symptoms in COPD patients. This research adopted a non-randomized controlled-study quasi-experimental design. The IMT program consisted of two 15 min sessions·d-1, 5 d·wk-1, with 40% of the maximal inspiratory pressure (PImax) on each participant's assessment results and lasted for 12 weeks. Small airway function was assessed using plethysmography at baseline and after 12 weeks. The modified British Medical Research Council (mMRC), COPD assessment test (CAT), PImax, and 6 min walking distance (6MWD) were recorded at baseline as well as four, eight, and twelve weeks. Twenty-three participants with at least moderate COPD were enrolled in IMT (n = 16) or in the control group (n = 7) in this study. The study participants were mostly male (82.6%), and the average age was 68.29 ± 10.87 years, with a mean body mass index (BMI) of 23.54 ± 4.79. After 12 weeks, the ratios of the first second of forced expiration to the forced vital capacity (FEV1/FVC%) (B coefficient [95% Wald confidence interval] of 5.21 [0.46 to 9.96], p = 0.032), forced expiratory flow (FEF25-75%) (0.20 [0.04 to 0.35] L/s, p = 0.012), and FEF50% (0.26 [0.08 to 0.43] L/s, p = 0.004) in the IMT group were significantly better than in the control group. The IMT group showed significantly lower CAT scores at week 8 (-5.50 [-10.31 to -0.695] scores, p = 0.025) than the control group. The mMRC grade, CAT score, PImax, and 6MWD were significantly improved compared to their values at baseline in the IMT group. Home-based IMT effectively improved post-bronchodilator small airway function and disease-associated symptoms in COPD patients.
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- Wen Chang
- Department of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan 33303, Taiwan; (W.C.); (C.-Y.H.)
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- Department of Thoracic Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Linkou Main Branch, Taoyuan 33303, Taiwan;
- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33303, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33303, Taiwan;
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- Department of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan 33303, Taiwan; (W.C.); (C.-Y.H.)
- New Taipei Municipal TuCheng Hospital, Chang Gung Medical Foundation, New Taipei City 236017, Taiwan
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- Department of Thoracic Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Linkou Main Branch, Taoyuan 33303, Taiwan;
- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33303, Taiwan
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Kaenmuang P, Keeratichananont W, Geater SL, Chantamanee N, Srikaew P. Prevalence, predictors, dynamic bone change, and treatment efficacy of osteoporosis among chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients: a prospective cohort study. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1214277. [PMID: 37614952 PMCID: PMC10442549 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1214277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023] Open
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Background Osteoporosis is a silent chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) comorbidity that is often under-detected. We aimed to study the prevalence and potential predictors of osteoporosis in COPD. Dynamic changes in bone mass density (BMD) and treatment efficacy of bisphosphonate were also assessed. Methods This prospective cohort study included COPD patients between January 2017 and January 2019. Demographics data, spirometric parameters, and C-reactive protein (CRP) were collected. Bone mineral density (BMD) at the lumbar spine (L2-4) and both femoral necks were measured after enrollment and the 12-month follow-up. Participants were categorized into three groups per the baseline BMD T-score: normal (≥ - 1.0), osteopenia (between -1.0 and - 2.5), and osteoporosis (≤ - 2.5). In the osteoporosis group, alendronate 70 mg/week with vitamin D and calcium was prescribed. Results In total, 108 COPD patients were enrolled. The prevalence of osteoporosis and osteopenia were 31.5 and 32.4%, respectively. Advanced age, lower body mass index (BMI), history of exacerbation in the previous year, and high CRP levels were significant predictors of osteoporosis. After 12 months, 35.3% in the osteoporosis group reported new vertebral and femoral fractures, compared to none in the non-osteoporosis group (p < 0.001). In the normal BMD and osteopenia groups showed a further decline in BMD after 12-month. Conversely, the osteoporosis group showed a statistically significant improvement in BMD after anti-resorptive treatment (p < 0.001). Conclusion The prevalence of osteoporosis was high in Thai COPD patients. Advanced age, lower BMI, history of exacerbation, and high CRP levels were potential predictors. A rapid decline in BMD was observed in COPD patients without treatment.
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- Punchalee Kaenmuang
- Respiratory and Respiratory Critical Care Medicine Unit, Division of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Respiratory and Respiratory Critical Care Medicine Unit, Division of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Respiratory and Respiratory Critical Care Medicine Unit, Division of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Division of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Division of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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Matsumura D, Kawao N, Okumoto K, Ohira T, Mizukami Y, Akagi M, Kaji H. Effects of elastase-induced emphysema on muscle and bone in mice. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0287541. [PMID: 37352205 PMCID: PMC10289373 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0287541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/25/2023] Open
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) causes sarcopenia and osteoporosis. However, the mechanisms underlying muscle and bone loss as well as the interactions between muscle and bone in the COPD state remain unclear. Therefore, we herein investigated the effects of the COPD state on muscle and bone in mice intratracheally administered porcine pancreatic elastase (PPE). The intratracheal administration of PPE to mice significantly reduced trabecular bone mineral density (BMD), trabecular bone volume, trabecular number, cortical BMD and cortical area. It also significantly decreased grip strength, but did not affect muscle mass or the expression of myogenic differentiation-, protein degradation- or autophagy-related genes in the soleus and gastrocnemius muscles. Among the myokines examined, myostatin mRNA levels in the soleus muscles were significantly elevated in mice treated with PPE, and negatively related to grip strength, but not bone parameters, in mice treated with or without 2 U PPE in simple regression analyses. Grip strength positively related to bone parameters in mice treated with or without PPE. In conclusion, we showed that a PPE model of COPD in mice exerts dominant effects on bone rather than skeletal muscles. Increased myostatin expression in the soleus muscles of mice in the COPD state may negatively relate to a reduction in grip strength, but not bone loss.
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- Daichi Matsumura
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, Osakasayama, Osaka, Japan
- Department of Physiology and Regenerative Medicine, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, Osakasayama, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Physiology and Regenerative Medicine, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, Osakasayama, Osaka, Japan
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- Life Science Research Institute, Kindai University, Osakasayama, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Physiology and Regenerative Medicine, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, Osakasayama, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Physiology and Regenerative Medicine, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, Osakasayama, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, Osakasayama, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Physiology and Regenerative Medicine, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, Osakasayama, Osaka, Japan
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Wang H, Li S, Chen B, Wu M, Yin H, Shao Y, Wang J. Exploring the shared gene signatures of smoking-related osteoporosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease using machine learning algorithms. Front Mol Biosci 2023; 10:1204031. [PMID: 37251077 PMCID: PMC10213920 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2023.1204031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023] Open
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Objectives: Cigarette smoking has been recognized as a predisposing factor for both osteoporosis (OP) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This study aimed to investigate the shared gene signatures affected by cigarette smoking in OP and COPD through gene expression profiling. Materials and methods: Microarray datasets (GSE11784, GSE13850, GSE10006, and GSE103174) were obtained from Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) and analyzed for differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA). Least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) regression method and a random forest (RF) machine learning algorithm were used to identify candidate biomarkers. The diagnostic value of the method was assessed using logistic regression and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis. Finally, immune cell infiltration was analyzed to identify dysregulated immune cells in cigarette smoking-induced COPD. Results: In the smoking-related OP and COPD datasets, 2858 and 280 DEGs were identified, respectively. WGCNA revealed 982 genes strongly correlated with smoking-related OP, of which 32 overlapped with the hub genes of COPD. Gene Ontology (GO) enrichment analysis showed that the overlapping genes were enriched in the immune system category. Using LASSO regression and RF machine learning, six candidate genes were identified, and a logistic regression model was constructed, which had high diagnostic values for both the training set and external validation datasets. The area under the curves (AUCs) were 0.83 and 0.99, respectively. Immune cell infiltration analysis revealed dysregulation in several immune cells, and six immune-associated genes were identified for smoking-related OP and COPD, namely, mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma translocation protein 1 (MALT1), tissue-type plasminogen activator (PLAT), sodium channel 1 subunit alpha (SCNN1A), sine oculis homeobox 3 (SIX3), sperm-associated antigen 9 (SPAG9), and vacuolar protein sorting 35 (VPS35). Conclusion: The findings suggest that immune cell infiltration profiles play a significant role in the shared pathogenesis of smoking-related OP and COPD. The results could provide valuable insights for developing novel therapeutic strategies for managing these disorders, as well as shedding light on their pathogenesis.
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- Haotian Wang
- Graduate School of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Wuxi Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Wuxi, China
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- Department of Development and Regeneration, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Graduate School of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Wuxi Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Wuxi, China
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- Graduate School of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Wuxi Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Wuxi, China
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- Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Wuxi Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Wuxi, China
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- Graduate School of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Wuxi Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Wuxi, China
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Zhao X, Su R, Hu R, Chen Y, Xu X, Yuan Y, Zhang J, Zhang W, Yang Y, Chen M, Li D, Wu B, Huang D, Wu D. Sarcopenia index as a predictor of clinical outcomes among older adult patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a cross-sectional study. BMC Geriatr 2023; 23:89. [PMID: 36774462 PMCID: PMC9921248 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-023-03784-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Sarcopenia is a geriatric syndrome with progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and function and has a negative impact on clinical outcomes associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Recently, the sarcopenia index (SI) was developed as a surrogate marker of sarcopenia based upon the serum creatinine to cystatin C ratio. We aimed to assess the value of SI for predicting clinically important outcomes among elderly patients with acute exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD). METHODS This cross-sectional study included elderly patients with AECOPD in China from 2017 to 2021. Clinical data were collected from medical records, and serum creatinine and cystatin C were measured. Outcomes included respiratory failure, heart failure, severe pneumonia, invasive mechanical ventilation, and mortality. Binary logistic regression was used to analyze the association between SI and clinical outcomes. RESULTS A total of 306 patients (260 men, 46 women, age range 60-88 years) were enrolled in this study. Among the total patients, the incidence of respiratory failure and severe pneumonia was negatively associated with SI values. After adjusting for potential confounding factors, binary logistic regression analyses showed that a higher SI was still independently associated with a lower risk of respiratory failure (odds ratio [OR]: 0.27, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.13-0.56, P < 0.05). In subgroup analysis, the incidence of respiratory failure was negatively associated with SI values in groups with both frequent exacerbation and non-frequent exacerbation. After adjustment for potential confounders, binary logistic regression analyses showed that a higher SI was also independently associated with a lower risk of respiratory failure in both groups (OR: 0.19, 95% CI: 0.06-0.64 and OR: 0.31, 95% CI: 0.11-0.85). However, there were no significant differences in the correlations between SI and the risk of heart failure, invasive mechanical ventilation, and mortality in all groups. CONCLUSION The SI based on serum creatinine and cystatin C can predict respiratory failure in patients with AECOPD and either frequent or infrequent exacerbations. This indicator provides a convenient tool for clinicians when managing patients with AECOPD in daily clinical practice.
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- Xuanna Zhao
- grid.410560.60000 0004 1760 3078Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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- grid.410560.60000 0004 1760 3078Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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- grid.410560.60000 0004 1760 3078Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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- grid.410560.60000 0004 1760 3078Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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- grid.410560.60000 0004 1760 3078Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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- grid.410560.60000 0004 1760 3078Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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- grid.410560.60000 0004 1760 3078Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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- grid.410560.60000 0004 1760 3078Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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- grid.410560.60000 0004 1760 3078Department of Geriatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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- grid.410560.60000 0004 1760 3078Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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- grid.410560.60000 0004 1760 3078Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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- grid.410560.60000 0004 1760 3078Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China.
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China.
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Tarazona-Santabalbina FJ, Naval E, De la Cámara-de las Heras JM, Cunha-Pérez C, Viña J. Is Frailty Diagnosis Important in Patients with COPD? A Narrative Review of the Literature. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:1678. [PMID: 36767040 PMCID: PMC9914667 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20031678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Frailty is prevalent in older adults and is related to a worsening functionality, quality of life, and health outcomes. Though there is an increasing interest in this field, the relationship between frailty and worsening COPD outcomes remains unknown. A narrative review of the literature with studies published between 2018 and 2022 was carried out to address three questions: the prevalence of frailty and other geriatric syndromes in COPD patients, the link between frailty and worsening health outcomes in COPD patients, and the non-pharmacological interventions performed in order to reverse frailty in these patients. A total of 25 articles were selected. Frailty prevalence ranged from 6% and 85.9%, depending on the COPD severity and the frailty measurement tool used. Frailty in COPD patients was related to a high prevalence of geriatric syndromes and to a high incidence of adverse events such as exacerbations, admissions, readmissions, and mortality. One study showed improvements in functionality after physical intervention. In conclusion, the prevalence of frailty is associated with a high incidence of geriatric syndromes and adverse events in COPD patients. The use of frailty screenings and a comprehensive geriatric assessment of COPD patients is advisable in order to detect associated problems and to establish individualized approaches for better outcomes.
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- Francisco José Tarazona-Santabalbina
- Geriatric Medicine Department, Hospital Universitario de la Ribera, Carretera de Corbera km. 1, 46600 Alzira, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fragilidad y Envejecimiento Saludable (CIBERFES), 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Medical School, Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir, 46001 Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Pneumology, Hospital Universitari la Ribera, 46600 Alzira, Spain
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- School of Doctorate, Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir, 46001 Valencia, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fragilidad y Envejecimiento Saludable (CIBERFES), 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Departament of Physiology, Universitat de Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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Minter M, Augustin H, van Odijk J, Vanfleteren LEGW. Gender Differences in Vitamin D Status and Determinants of Vitamin D Insufficiency in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15020426. [PMID: 36678297 PMCID: PMC9863414 DOI: 10.3390/nu15020426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Revised: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Low vitamin D levels are common in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and have been associated with various adverse COPD-related outcomes. Recent data on vitamin D status in representative COPD cohorts in Scandinavia is lacking. This study aimed to assess vitamin D status and determinants of vitamin D insufficiency in patients with COPD who were attending a specialist secondary care COPD clinic in Southwestern Sweden. All patients who visited the COPD clinic for their first medical visit during two periods, 2017−2018 and 2021, were included in this observational study. Measurements of 25-Hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D), clinical data and documentation of supplements containing vitamin D were collected retrospectively from patients’ medical records. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to identify determinants of the primary outcome, vitamin D insufficiency (25(OH)D < 50 nmol/L). A total of 667 patients were included, and 33% had vitamin D insufficiency. The median 25(OH)D was 62 nmol/L (43.5−83.1 nmol/L). Vitamin D insufficiency was related to the male gender, current smoking habits, a lack of supplements containing vitamin D and the winter season for blood sampling. In conclusion, vitamin D insufficiency is common in patients with COPD. Men had significantly lower levels of vitamin D but took vitamin D-containing supplements less frequently compared to women. Our findings can help clinicians to identify patients who are at risk of vitamin D insufficiency and allow correction with supplementation where appropriate.
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- Maria Minter
- Department of Lung Medicine, Angered Hospital, SV Hospital Group, 424 22 Angered, Sweden
- Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, 405 30 Gothenburg, Sweden
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, 405 30 Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, 405 30 Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Respiratory Medicine and Allergology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, 413 45 Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, 405 30 Gothenburg, Sweden
- COPD Center, Department of Respiratory Medicine and Allergology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, 413 45 Gothenburg, Sweden
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Yamaura T, Arizumi F, Maruo K, Kishima K, Yoshie N, Kusukawa T, Imamura F, Tachibana T. The Impact of Controlling Nutritional Status (CONUT) score on functional prognosis in hospitalized elderly patients with acute osteoporotic vertebral fractures. BMC Geriatr 2022; 22:1002. [PMID: 36577983 PMCID: PMC9795616 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-022-03708-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Nutritional status, which is associated with osteoporosis and muscle weakness is considered an important factor in the management of acute osteoporotic vertebral fracture (AOVF). However, few reports have investigated the nutritional status of hospitalized patients with AOVF and the impact of malnutrition on their functional prognosis. This study aimed to evaluate the nutritional status of hospitalized elderly patients with AOVF using the Controlling Nutritional Status (CONUT) score and to determine the usefulness of the CONUT score in predicting their functional prognosis. METHODS The CONUT score on admission was retrospectively calculated for 134 hospitalized elderly patients (mean age 83 ± 7.6 years, 66% female) with AOVF who received conservative treatment between 2017 and 2020. Functional outcome was assessed by comparing ambulatory ability before the onset of AOVF and upon discharge. Patients were divided into two groups: CONUT-high ( ≥ 4) and CONUT-low ( ≤ 3), according to receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis to predict decline in ambulatory ability upon discharge. Logistic regression analysis was performed to obtain odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) of the relationships between the nutritional status and ambulatory ability. The discriminative power of the CONUT score was then compared with other nutritional assessment tools such as the Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI) and prognostic nutritional index (PNI) by ROC analysis. RESULTS 81% of hospitalized patients with an AOVF were malnourished at the time of admission. The CONUT-high group had a significantly higher rate of decline in ambulatory ability (P < 0.001) than the CONUT-low group. Logistic regression analysis revealed the CONUT score ( ≥ 4) as an independent risk factor for a decline in ambulatory ability (OR 3.44, 95% CI 1.61-7.37, P = 0.0014). ROC analysis showed that the area under the curve (AUC) for the CONUT score (AUC = 0.724) was significantly greater than that for the GNRI (AUC = 0.624, P = 0.021) and PNI (AUC = 0.636, P = 0.0008). CONCLUSIONS This study showed that 81% of hospitalized elderly patients with AOVFs were malnourished and that the CONUT score was a useful predictive factor of functional prognosis.
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- Tetsuto Yamaura
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, JCHO Osaka Minato Central Hospital, Osaka, Japan ,grid.272264.70000 0000 9142 153XDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hyogo Medical University, 1-1 mukogawa-cho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo Japan
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- grid.272264.70000 0000 9142 153XDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hyogo Medical University, 1-1 mukogawa-cho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo Japan
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- grid.272264.70000 0000 9142 153XDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hyogo Medical University, 1-1 mukogawa-cho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo Japan
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- grid.272264.70000 0000 9142 153XDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hyogo Medical University, 1-1 mukogawa-cho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo Japan
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- grid.272264.70000 0000 9142 153XDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hyogo Medical University, 1-1 mukogawa-cho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo Japan
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- grid.272264.70000 0000 9142 153XDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hyogo Medical University, 1-1 mukogawa-cho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, JCHO Osaka Minato Central Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- grid.272264.70000 0000 9142 153XDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hyogo Medical University, 1-1 mukogawa-cho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo Japan
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