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Zhao W, Huang B, Du XD, Lin HD, Wu J, Zhao X, Zhou QH, Yao M. [Efficacy of CT-guided partial radiofrequency ablation of bilateral responsible cranial nerves in the treatment of Meige syndrome]. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi 2023; 103:2100-2105. [PMID: 37455128 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112137-20230227-00285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of CT-guided partial radiofrequency ablation of bilateral responsible cranial nerves in the treatment of Meige syndrome. Methods: The Clinical data of 56 patients with Meige syndrome in the Department of Pain Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University from June 2019 to January 2023 were retrospectively analyzed [19 males and 37 females, aged 42-76 (58.6±8.3) years], including 51 cases of blepharospasm, 3 cases of oromandibular dystonia and 2 cases of blepharospasm concomitant with oromandibular dystonia. CT-guided partial radiofrequency ablation of bilateral responsible cranial nerves was performed on different types of Meige syndrome. And the efficacy and complications of the technique were observed. Results: Fifty-one patients with blepharospasm Meige syndrome underwent CT-guided radiofrequency of facial nerve through bilateral stylomastoid foramen punctures, the symptoms of blepharospasm disappeared completely, leaving bilateral mild and moderate facial paralysis symptoms. Three patients with oral-mandibular dystonia underwent CT-guided radiofrequency therapy by bilateral foramen ovale puncture of mandibular branches of trigeminal nerve, masticatory muscle spasm disappeared, the patients had no difficulty opening the mouth, and the skin numbness in bilateral mandibular nerve innervation area was left. Two cases of Meige syndrome with blepharospasm concomitant with oromandibular dystonia were treated by radiofrequency of facial nerve and mandibular branch of trigeminal nerve, and all symptoms disappeared. The patients were followed up for 1-44 months after the operation, and the symptoms of mild and moderate facial paralysis disappeared at (3.2±0.8) months after the operation, but the numbness did not disappear. Three patients with blepharospasm recurred at the 14, 18 and 22 months after the operation, respectively, while the rest cases did not recur. Conclusions: According to different types of Meige syndrome, CT-guided partial radiofrequency ablation of responsible cranial nerves can effectively treat the corresponding type of Meige syndrome. The complications are only mild and moderate facial paralysis which can be recovered, and/or skin numbness in the mandibular region.
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- W Zhao
- Graduate school of Zhejiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou 310006, China Department of Pain Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314000, China
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- Graduate school of Zhejiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou 310006, China Department of Pain Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314000, China
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- Department of Pain Medicine, the Redcross Hospital of Hangzhou, Hangzhou 310006, China
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- Department of Pain Medicine, the first Hospital of Ninbo city, Ningbo 315000, China
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- Department of Pain Medicine, the First Municipal Hospital of Jinjiang city, Jinjiang 214500, China
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- Department of Pain Medicine, Shulan Hangzhou Hospital, Hangzhou 310006, China
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- Department of Pain Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314000, China
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- Department of Pain Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314000, China
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Wu Q, Ma S, Lin HD, Gao X. [Comparison of criteria for metabolically healthy overweight/obesity in Shanghai Changfeng study]. Zhonghua Nei Ke Za Zhi 2022; 61:771-778. [PMID: 35764560 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112138-20220106-00018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Objective: To establish a more suitable and practicable criterion of metabolically healthy overweight/obesity (MHO/O) in Chinese, a comparison study on different criteria of MHO/O was conducted in subjects aged over 45-year-old in Shanghai Changfeng Community. Method: A total of 3 301 overweight/obese subjects over 45 years old (men 1 521, women 1 789) in Shanghai Changfeng Community was included in the study. According to the inclusion or exclusion of waist circumference (WC), homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) ≥2.5, and numbers of abnormal metabolic components, the MHO/O criteria were divided into 7 types: Adult Treatment Panel Ⅲ (ATP-Ⅲ) (with WC)<1 component, ATP-Ⅲ (with WC)<2 components, ATP-Ⅲ (with WC)<3 components, ATP-Ⅲ (without WC)<1 component, ATP-Ⅲ (without WC)<2 components, adjusted metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) criteria<1 component, and adjusted MAFLD criteria<2 components. The prevalence of MHO/O and its relationship with the changes of body mass index (BMI), and the differences of the characteristics of MHO/O among the 7 types of metabolic health standards were compared. Result: The prevalence of MHO/O according to the ATP-Ⅲ (with WC)<1, ATP-Ⅲ (with WC)<2, ATP-Ⅲ (with WC)<3, ATP-Ⅲ (without WC)<1, ATP-Ⅲ (without WC)<2, adjusted MAFLD criteria<1, and adjusted MAFLD criteria<2 was 2.85%, 15.48%, 39.87%, 8.00%, 33.66%, 2.33%, 12.24%, respectively. The prevalence of MHO/O decreased as BMI increased. When BMI ≥ 28 kg/m2, the prevalence of MHO/O by ATP-Ⅲ (with WC)<1 and adjusted MAFLD criteria<1 dropped to 0. Conclusion: The adjusted MAFLD criterion without abnormal metabolic components is the most practicable definition of MHO/O.
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- Q Wu
- Department of Endocrinology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan Institute for Metabolic Disease, Human Phenome Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan Institute for Metabolic Disease, Human Phenome Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan Institute for Metabolic Disease, Human Phenome Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan Institute for Metabolic Disease, Human Phenome Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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Shen JJ, Wang LL, Lyu CF, Liu S, Xie GT, Zeng HL, Chen LY, Shen MQ, Gao X, Lin HD, Yuan YZ. Image enhancement of color fundus photographs for age-related macular degeneration: the Shanghai Changfeng Study. Int J Ophthalmol 2022; 15:268-275. [DOI: 10.18240/ijo.2022.02.12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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AIM: To develop and evaluate a new fundus image optimization software based on red, green, blue channels (RGB) for the evaluation of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in the Chinese population.
METHODS: Fundus images that were diagnosed as AMD from the Shanghai Changfeng Study database were analyzed to develop a standardized optimization procedure. Image brightness, contrast, and color balance were measured. Differences between central lesion area and normal retinal area under different image brightness, contrast, and color balance were observed. The optimal optimization parameters were determined based on the visual system to avoid image distortion. A paired-sample diagnostic test was used to evaluate the enhancement software. Fundus optical coherence tomography (OCT) was used as the gold standard. Diagnostic performances were compared between original images and optimized images using McNemar's test.
RESULTS: A fundus image optimization procedure was developed using 86 fundus images of 74 subjects diagnosed with AMD. By observing gray-scale images, choroid can be best displayed in red channel and retina in green channel was found. There was limited information in blue channel. Totally 104 participants were included in the paired sample diagnostic test to assess the performance of the optimization software. After the image enhancement, sensitivity increased from 74% to 88% (P=0.008), specificity decreased slightly from 88% to 84% (P=0.500), and Youden index increased by 0.11.
CONCLUSION: The standardized image optimization software increases diagnostic sensitivity and may help ophthalmologists in AMD diagnosis and screening.
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Chen LY, Xia MF, Wu L, Li Q, Hu Y, Ma H, Gao X, Lin HD. Skeletal muscle loss is associated with diabetes in middle-aged and older Chinese men without non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. World J Diabetes 2021; 12:2119-2129. [PMID: 35047125 PMCID: PMC8696641 DOI: 10.4239/wjd.v12.i12.2119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2021] [Revised: 08/05/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Skeletal muscle, a key insulin target organ, has been reported to be associated with diabetes mellitus (DM). Compared to non-diabetic patients, diabetic patients have decreased muscle mass and a higher prevalence of sarcopenia, and patients with sarcopenia may be at increased risk of developing diabetes. In individuals with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), sarcopenia is associated with the severity of fibrosis and steatosis. Previous studies have demonstrated that NAFLD is strongly associated with DM and sarcopenia.
AIM To determine the relationship between skeletal muscle mass and DM in Chinese middle-aged and elderly men, and whether the association is affected by NAFLD.
METHODS Skeletal muscle mass was calculated as appendicular skeletal muscle mass (ASM) in kg/body weight × 100%. Liver fat content (LFC) was measured using a quantitative ultrasound method.
RESULTS As the ASM decreased, fasting blood glucose (FBG), 2-h postprandial blood glucose (2hBG), and LFC increased in both genders, as did the prevalence of DM and NAFLD. Spearman analysis showed that the ASM was negatively correlated with the FBG, 2hBG, and LFC. Stepwise logistic regression analysis showed that after adjustments, the ASM quartile was negatively associated with the presence of DM in males, but not in females. Subgroup analysis showed that the ASM quartiles remained negatively correlated with the presence of DM in the non-NAFLD population (including males and females), but no correlation was found between ASM quartiles and the presence of DM in the NAFLD population. When stratified by LFC quartiles, ASM was negatively correlated with the presence of DM in the first and second LFC quartiles in males.
CONCLUSION Skeletal muscle mass loss was shown to be associated with the presence of DM in males, but not in females; NAFLD weakens this association. The results suggested that the stratified management of diabetes mellitus should be considered according to skeletal muscle mass and NAFLD.
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- Ling-Yan Chen
- Department of Geriatrics, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Fudan Institute for Metabolic Diseases, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Fudan Institute for Metabolic Diseases, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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Chen Q, Wang W, Xia MF, Lu YL, Bian H, Yu C, Li XY, Vadas MA, Gao X, Lin HD, Xia P. Identification of circulating sphingosine kinase-related metabolites for prediction of type 2 diabetes. J Transl Med 2021; 19:393. [PMID: 34530846 PMCID: PMC8447705 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-021-03066-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Background Sphingosine Kinase (SphK) that catalyzes sphingosine (Sph) to sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P), plays a key role in both sphingolipid metabolism and cellular signaling. While SphK has been implicated in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), it is unexplored in humans. Herein, we investigated whether circulating SphK-related metabolites are associated with T2DM incidence in an established prospective cohort. Methods Levels of SphK-related sphingolipid metabolites, including Sph, S1P, dihydrosphingosine (dhSph) and dihydro-S1P (dhS1P) in serum were measured by targeted-lipidomic analyses. By accessing to an established prospective cohort that involves a total of 2486 non-diabetic adults at baseline, 100 subjects who developed T2DM after a mean follow-up of 4.2-years, along with 100 control subjects matched strictly with age, sex, BMI and fasting glucose, were randomly enrolled for the present study. Results Comparison with the control group, medians of serum dhS1P and dhS1P/dhSph ratio at baseline were elevated significantly prior to the onset of T2DM. Each SD increment of dhS1P and dhS1P/dhSph ratio was associated with 53.5% and 54.1% increased risk of incident diabetes, respectively. The predictive effect of circulating dhS1P and dhS1P/dhSph ratio on T2DM incidence was independent of conventional risk factors in multivariate regression models. Furthermore, combination of serum dhS1P and dhS1P/dhSph ratio with conventional clinical indices significantly improved the accuracy of T2DM prediction (AUROC, 0.726), especially for normoglycemic subjects (AUROC, 0.859). Conclusion Circulating levels of dhS1P and dhS1P/dhSph ratio are strongly associated with increased risk of T2DM, and could serve as a useful biomarker for prediction of incident T2DM in normoglycemic populations.
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- Qi Chen
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Fudan Institute for Metabolic Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Fudan Institute for Metabolic Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Fudan Institute for Metabolic Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Central Laboratory, Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Fudan Institute for Metabolic Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Central Laboratory, Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Fudan Institute for Metabolic Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Centenary Institute, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Fudan Institute for Metabolic Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Fudan Institute for Metabolic Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai, 200032, China.
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Fudan Institute for Metabolic Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai, 200032, China.
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Pang GF, Cao YZ, Fan CL, Zhang JJ, Li XM, MacNeil JD, Bo HB, Chen JH, Chu XG, Fang XM, Guggisberg D, Gupta RC, Hudecova T, Jia X, Kennedy G, Lin AQ, Lin F, Lin HD, Ling YC, Ma ZD, Nan Z, One Y, Qin Y, Quiroga MA, Sharman M, Song WB, Soraci AL, Tang FB, Tekel J, Tian M, Uscinas R, Wang FC, Xu H, Zhou L, Zhou W, Zhou XP, Zhu GN. Determination of Clopidol Residues in Chicken Tissues by Liquid Chromatography: Collaborative Study. J AOAC Int 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/jaoac/86.4.685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Eighteen laboratories participated in a collaborative study on the determination of clopidol residues in chicken muscle tissues by liquid chromatography. Of these, results from 16 laboratories which rigorously followed the method were subjected to statistical analysis. The method performance was assessed by all participants using 14 samples of chicken muscle fortified at concentrations ranging from 0.1 to 5.0 mg/kg. In addition, 9 participants each reported results for 6 clopidol-incurred samples in chicken muscle. Test portions were extracted with acetonitrile, and the extracts were purified with alumina and anion exchange resin solid-phase extraction cartridges in sequence. Clopidol was separated by reversed-phase liquid chromatography and quantified at 270 nm. Average recoveries ranged from 81.8 to 85.4%, reproducibility relative standard deviation (RSDR) ranged from 11.9 to 22.6%, and repeatability relative standard deviation (RSDr) ranged from 9.9 to 15.1%. For clopidol-incurred samples at concentrations of 0.100–0.687 mg/kg, the mean determination value range was 0.099–0.659 mg/kg; RSDR was 12.6–19.8%, RSDr was 3.1–8.5%; and HORRAT values were 0.7–1.1. The accuracy and precision of the method are in conformity with the requirements specified by AOAC INTERNATIONAL. The method was adopted Official First Action in April 2003.
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- Guo-Fang Pang
- Qinhuangdao Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, No. 39 Haibin Rd, Qinhuangdao, Hebei, P.C. 066002, People's Republic of China
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- Qinhuangdao Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, No. 39 Haibin Rd, Qinhuangdao, Hebei, P.C. 066002, People's Republic of China
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- Qinhuangdao Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, No. 39 Haibin Rd, Qinhuangdao, Hebei, P.C. 066002, People's Republic of China
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- Qinhuangdao Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, No. 39 Haibin Rd, Qinhuangdao, Hebei, P.C. 066002, People's Republic of China
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- Qinhuangdao Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, No. 39 Haibin Rd, Qinhuangdao, Hebei, P.C. 066002, People's Republic of China
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- Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Centre for Veterinary Drug Residues, Saskatoon Laboratory, 116 Veterinary Rd, Saskatoon, SK, Canada S7N 2R3
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Xia MF, Chen LY, Wu L, Ma H, Li Q, Aleteng Q, Hu Y, He WY, Gao J, Lin HD, Gao X. The PNPLA3 rs738409 C>G variant influences the association between low skeletal muscle mass and NAFLD: the Shanghai Changfeng Study. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2019; 50:684-695. [PMID: 31250467 DOI: 10.1111/apt.15372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2019] [Revised: 04/18/2019] [Accepted: 05/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Age-related skeletal muscle loss and patatin-like phospholipase domain-containing 3 (PNPLA3) polymorphisms are both associated with increased liver steatosis and fibrosis in the absence of obesity. AIM To investigate the influence of PNPLA3 polymorphism on the relationship between skeletal muscle loss and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). METHODS Liver fat content was measured using a quantitative ultrasound method, and liver fibrosis was assessed by NAFLD fibrosis, BARD and FIB-4 scores in 3969 Chinese adults. The degree of sarcopenia was measured by weight-adjusted appendicular skeletal muscle mass (ASM% = appendicular skeletal muscle mass(kg)/body weight(kg) 100%). RESULTS The NAFLD proportion increased from 19.9% to 41.2% in men and 26.3% to 42.3% in women with decreasing ASM% quartiles (P < 0.001). Low ASM% was inversely associated with NAFLD in PNPLA3 CC (odds ratio [OR]: men, 0.735 [0.610-0.885] and women, 0.812 [0.718-0.918], both P = 0.001) and CG (OR: men, 0.673 [0.573-0.790] and women, 0.798 [0.713-0.893], both P < 0.001) but not GG genotype carriers. The association remained significant after adjustment for age, cigarette smoking, fat mass, interaction between fat mass and ASM%, obesity, diabetes and all components of metabolic syndrome. Subgroup analyses found that PNPLA3 GG gene variant did not increase the risk for NAFLD in individuals with low ASM% regardless of obesity status. Low ASM% also increased risk for liver fibrosis (all P < 0.05), which became insignificant after multiple adjustments. CONCLUSIONS Low ASM% is associated with NAFLD and liver fibrosis. Dissociation of sarcopenia and NAFLD was found in PNPLA3 GG genotype carriers. A stratification based on PNPLA3 genotypes might facilitate personalised treatment for NAFLD.
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- Ming-Feng Xia
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Fudan Institute for Metabolic Diseases, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Department of Geriatrics, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Fudan Institute for Metabolic Diseases, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Fudan Institute for Metabolic Diseases, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Fudan Institute for Metabolic Diseases, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ultrasonography, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Center of Clinical Epidemiology, EBM of Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Department of Nutrition, Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Fudan Institute for Metabolic Diseases, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Fudan Institute for Metabolic Diseases, Shanghai, China
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Xia MF, Lin HD, Chen LY, Wu L, Ma H, Li Q, Aleteng Q, Hu Y, He WY, Gao J, Bian H, Li XY, Gao X. The PNPLA3 rs738409 C>G variant interacts with changes in body weight over time to aggravate liver steatosis, but reduces the risk of incident type 2 diabetes. Diabetologia 2019; 62:644-654. [PMID: 30673802 DOI: 10.1007/s00125-018-4805-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2018] [Accepted: 12/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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AIMS/HYPOTHESIS The rs738409 C>G variant of the patatin-like phospholipase domain containing 3 gene (PNPLA3) increases the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) with no predisposition for insulin resistance. In this study, we aimed to investigate the influence of PNPLA3 polymorphisms on liver fat content (LFC) and glucose metabolic variables, and the associations between these, during the natural course of body weight changes in a Chinese adult cohort. METHODS The LFC, measured using a quantitative ultrasound method, was prospectively monitored in 2189 middle-aged and elderly adults from the Shanghai Changfeng Study, together with changes in body weight and metabolic variables. General linear models were used to detect interactive effects between the PNPLA3 rs738409 genotype and 4 year changes in body weight on liver steatosis and glucose metabolism. RESULTS The PNPLA3 homozygous GG genotype dissociated the changes in the LFC and OGTT 2 h post-load blood glucose (PBG) in relation to 4 year changes in body weight. PNPLA3 GG genotype carriers showed greater increases in the LFC and serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) but lower PBG elevation and incident diabetes than PNPLA3 wild-type (CC) genotype carriers exhibiting the same degree of body weight increase. The interactions between the PNPLA3 genotype and changes in body weight on the LFC (false discovery rate [FDR]-adjusted pinteraction = 0.044) and ALT (FDR-adjusted pinteraction = 0.044) were significant. Subgroup analyses showed that the effect of the PNPLA3 GG genotype on changes in the LFC and PBG was only observed in metabolically unhealthy participants with insulin resistance or abdominal obesity. CONCLUSIONS/INTERPRETATION The PNPLA3 GG genotype interacted with changes in body weight to aggravate liver steatosis but reduced the risk of incident type 2 diabetes in metabolically unhealthy participants.
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- Ming-Feng Xia
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai, 200032, China
- Fudan Institute for Metabolic Diseases, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai, 200032, China
- Fudan Institute for Metabolic Diseases, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai, 200032, China
- Fudan Institute for Metabolic Diseases, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai, 200032, China
- Fudan Institute for Metabolic Diseases, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai, 200032, China
- Fudan Institute for Metabolic Diseases, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ultrasonography, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Center of Clinical Epidemiology and EBM of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Nutrition, Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai, 200032, China
- Fudan Institute for Metabolic Diseases, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai, 200032, China
- Fudan Institute for Metabolic Diseases, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai, 200032, China.
- Fudan Institute for Metabolic Diseases, Shanghai, China.
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Xia MF, Lin HD, Chen LY, Wu L, Ma H, Li Q, Aleteng Q, Chen Y, Sun YX, Hu Y, Pan BS, Li XY, Gao X. Association of visceral adiposity and its longitudinal increase with the risk of diabetes in Chinese adults: A prospective cohort study. Diabetes Metab Res Rev 2018; 34:e3048. [PMID: 30035847 DOI: 10.1002/dmrr.3048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2018] [Revised: 07/04/2018] [Accepted: 07/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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OBJECTIVE A Chinese visceral adiposity index (CVAI) was recently established to estimate the visceral fat area in Chinese adults. This study aimed to investigate the risk of incident prediabetes and diabetes in relation to visceral adiposity calculated by CVAI. METHODS A total of 2558 subjects with normal plasma glucose levels from the Shanghai Changfeng Study were enrolled in a prospective cohort study. The independent associations of basal visceral fat area by CVAI and its longitudinal change with incident prediabetes and diabetes were identified using Cox regression analyses. RESULTS During an average of 4.4 years of follow-up, 546 (21.3%) and 99 (3.9%) of 2558 nondiabetic subjects developed prediabetes and diabetes, respectively. Visceral fat area by CVAI and its longitudinal increase were independently associated with incident prediabetes and diabetes in Chinese adults. In a multivariable-adjusted regression model, CVAI, as well as its annual change, was the strongest independent predictor of incident prediabetes (HR, 1.383 [1.162-1.647]) and diabetes (HR, 1.607 [1.092-2.364]) compared with other estimates of obesity (BMI and waist circumference). Receiver operating characteristic curve analyses showed that CVAI had better performance than BMI and waist circumference for the prediction of prediabetes and diabetes in Chinese adults. CONCLUSIONS Visceral adiposity plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of diabetes, and the visceral adiposity estimated by CVAI is superior to the traditional estimates of obesity for the prediction of incident prediabetes and diabetes in Chinese adults.
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- Ming-Feng Xia
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Fudan Institute for Metabolic Diseases, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Fudan Institute for Metabolic Diseases, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Fudan Institute for Metabolic Diseases, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Fudan Institute for Metabolic Diseases, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Fudan Institute for Metabolic Diseases, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Fudan Institute for Metabolic Diseases, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Fudan Institute for Metabolic Diseases, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Fudan Institute for Metabolic Diseases, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Xia MF, Bian H, Zhu XP, Yan HM, Chang XX, Zhang LS, Lin HD, Hu XQ, Gao X. Serum folic acid levels are associated with the presence and severity of liver steatosis in Chinese adults. Clin Nutr 2018; 37:1752-1758. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2017.06.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2017] [Revised: 06/18/2017] [Accepted: 06/21/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Xia MF, Yki-Järvinen H, Bian H, Lin HD, Yan HM, Chang XX, Zhou Y, Gao X. Influence of Ethnicity on the Accuracy of Non-Invasive Scores Predicting Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0160526. [PMID: 27579785 PMCID: PMC5007035 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0160526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2016] [Accepted: 07/19/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Presence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) can predict risks for diabetes, cardiovascular disease and advanced liver disease in the general population. We aimed to establish a non-invasive score for prediction of NAFLD in Han Chinese, the largest ethnic group in the world, and detect whether ethnicity influences the accuracy of such a score. METHODS Liver fat content (LFAT) was measured by quantitative ultrasound in 3548 subjects in the Shanghai Changfeng Community and a Chinese score was created using multivariate logistic regression analyses. This new score was internally validated in Chinese and externally in Finns. Its diagnostic performance was compared to the NAFLD liver fat score, fatty liver index (FLI) and hepatic steatosis index (HSI) developed in Finns, Italians and Koreans. We also analyzed how obesity related to LFAT measured by 1H-MRS in 79 Finns and 118 Chinese with type 2 diabetes (T2D). RESULTS The metabolic syndrome and T2D, fasting serum insulin, body mass index (BMI) and AST/ALT ratio were independent predictors of NAFLD in Chinese. The AUROC in the Chinese validation cohort was 0.76 (0.73-0.78) and in Finns 0.73 (0.68-0.78) (p<0.0001). 43%, 27%, 32% and 42% of Chinese had NAFLD when determined by the Chinese score, NAFLD liver fat score (p<0.001 vs. Chinese score), FLI (p<0.001) and HSI (NS). For any given BMI and waist circumference, the Chinese had a markedly higher LFAT than the Finns. CONCLUSION The predictors of NAFLD in Han Chinese are as in Europids but the Chinese have more LFAT for any given degree of obesity than Europids. Ethnicity needs to be considered when NAFLD is predicted using risk scores.
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- Ming-Feng Xia
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Chronic Metabolic Diseases, Fudan Unversity, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Minerva Foundation Institute for Medical Research, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Chronic Metabolic Diseases, Fudan Unversity, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Chronic Metabolic Diseases, Fudan Unversity, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Chronic Metabolic Diseases, Fudan Unversity, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Chronic Metabolic Diseases, Fudan Unversity, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Minerva Foundation Institute for Medical Research, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Chronic Metabolic Diseases, Fudan Unversity, Shanghai, China
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Yang J, Chen CS, Chen SH, Ding P, Fan ZY, Lu YW, Yu LP, Lin HD. Population genetic structure of critically endangered salamander (Hynobius amjiensis) in China: recommendations for conservation. Genet Mol Res 2016; 15:gmr7733. [PMID: 27323156 DOI: 10.4238/gmr.15027733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Amji's salamander (Hynobius amjiensis) is a critically endangered species (IUCN Red List), which is endemic to mainland China. In the present study, five haplotypes were genotyped for the mtDNA cyt b gene in 45 specimens from three populations. Relatively low levels of haplotype diversity (h = 0.524) and nucleotide diversity (π = 0.00532) were detected. Analyses of the phylogenic structure of H. amjiensis showed no evidence of major geographic partitions or substantial barriers to historical gene flow throughout the species' range. Two major phylogenetic haplotype groups were revealed, and were estimated to have diverged about 1.262 million years ago. Mismatch distribution analysis, neutrality tests, and Bayesian skyline plots revealed no evidence of dramatic changes in the effective population size. According to the SAMOVA and STRUCTURE analyses, H. amjiensis should be regarded as two different management units.
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- J Yang
- Zhejiang Museum of Natural History, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Museum of Natural History, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Museum of Natural History, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Conservation Biology for Endangered Wildlife of the Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Zhejiang Museum of Natural History, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Museum of Natural History, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The Administration Bureau of Longwangshan Natural Reserve, Anji, Zhejiang, China
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- The Affiliated School of National Tainan First Senior High School, Tainan, Taiwan
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Xia MF, Lin HD, Yan HM, Bian H, Chang XX, Zhang LS, He WY, Gao X. The association of liver fat content and serum alanine aminotransferase with bone mineral density in middle-aged and elderly Chinese men and postmenopausal women. J Transl Med 2016; 14:11. [PMID: 26791408 PMCID: PMC4721203 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-016-0766-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2015] [Accepted: 12/20/2015] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Background Recent studies have linked non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) to a reduced bone mineral density (BMD). We aimed to detect the quantitative association of liver fat content (LFC) and serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) with BMD in a middle-aged and elderly Chinese population. Methods The lumbar spine, hip and whole body BMDs were measured using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (Lunar iDXA, GE Healthcare) in 1659 Chinese (755 men and 1028 postmenopausal women) from Shanghai Changfeng community. Liver fat content was quantified via an ultrasound quantitative method. Multivariate linear regression analyses were carried out to determine the independent association of LFC and serum ALT with BMD and bone metabolic biomarkers. We also attempted to investigate the synergistic association between LFC and ALT as risk factors for bone mineral loss in Chinese. Results Subjects with higher LFC had significantly lower BMD at all skeletal sites. Univariate correlation analysis showed that both LFC and ALT were inversely associated with BMD at the spine (r = −0.116, P < 0.001 and r = −0.102, P = 0.005), hip (r = −0.095, P = 0.014 and r = −0.075, P = 0.041) and whole body sites (r = −0.134, P < 0.001 and r = −0.164, P < 0.001) in men. After confounders were controlled for, LFC and ALT remained associated with BMD and bone formation biomarkers in men, but not postmenopausal women. When both NAFLD and elevation of ALT were present, there was a significant synergistic worsening of the BMDs at all bone sites. Conclusions Liver fat content and serum ALT were inversely correlated with BMD in middle-aged and elderly men. The underlying mechanism might relate to a reduction in osteoblast activity. Elevation of the hepatotoxic biomarker ALT may indicate high risk for osteoporosis in patients with NAFLD. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12967-016-0766-3) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Ming-Feng Xia
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China. .,Institute of Chronic Metabolic Diseases, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China. .,Institute of Chronic Metabolic Diseases, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China. .,Institute of Chronic Metabolic Diseases, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China. .,Institute of Chronic Metabolic Diseases, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China. .,Institute of Chronic Metabolic Diseases, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China. .,Institute of Chronic Metabolic Diseases, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Ultrasonography, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China. .,Institute of Chronic Metabolic Diseases, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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Xia MF, Bian H, Yan HM, Lin HD, Chang XX, Li XM, Ma H, He WY, Zhao NQ, Xia P, Gao X. Assessment of liver fat content using quantitative ultrasonography to evaluate risks for metabolic diseases. Obesity (Silver Spring) 2015; 23:1929-37. [PMID: 26239703 DOI: 10.1002/oby.21182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2015] [Accepted: 05/15/2015] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The ultrasound quantitative method for liver fat content (LFC) is a recent established method for non-invasive assessment of liver steatosis. Its use in clinical practice is further explored by investigating the quantitative relationships between LFC measured by quantitative ultrasonography and metabolic diseases in a middle-aged and elderly Chinese population. METHODS Liver fat content was measured by the quantitative ultrasound method in 4,916 participants from the Shanghai Changfeng Community Study. The anthropometric and serum biochemical parameters related to glucose and lipid metabolism were detected for each participant. The carotid artery intima-media thickness (CIMT) was measured by ultrasonography. RESULTS The LFC displayed a non-Gaussian and positively skewed distribution in the community population and was significantly correlated with body weight, serum glucose, lipid profile, and CIMT. The 95th percentile of LFC in the subgroup of participants without any metabolic disease was 10.8%, and a LFC ≥ 10% was correlated with remarkable increases in the risks for glucose and lipid metabolic diseases. CONCLUSIONS The quantitative ultrasound method that was developed for measuring LFC was useful in a population study. A LFC ≥ 10% might help to identify the subjects with an increased risk for metabolic diseases.
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- Ming-Feng Xia
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 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 Ultrasonography, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Health Statistics and Social Medicine, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Lin DY, Chiang TY, Huang CC, Lin HD, Tzeng SJ, Kang SR, Sung HM, Wu MC. Polymorphic microsatellite loci isolated from Cervus unicolor (Cervidae) show inbreeding in a domesticated population of Taiwan Sambar deer. Genet Mol Res 2014; 13:3967-71. [PMID: 24938607 DOI: 10.4238/2014.may.23.7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Primers for eight microsatellites were developed; they successfully amplified DNA from 20 domesticated Formosan Sambar deer (Cervus unicolor swinhoei). All loci were polymorphic, with 10-19 alleles per locus. The average observed heterozygosity across loci and samples was 0.310, ranging from 0 to 0.750 at each locus. All loci but one, CU18, deviated from Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium due to excessive homozygosity in these domesticated broodstocks, reflecting inbreeding. These microsatellite loci will be useful, not only for assessment of population structure and genetic variability, but also for conservation of wild deer populations in Taiwan.
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- Department of Life Sciences, Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Life Sciences, Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Kinmen National Park, Jinning Shiang, Kinmen, Taiwan
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- Department of Life Sciences, Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology, Chung Hwa University of Medical Technology, Rende, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Kaohsiung Animal Propagation Station, COA-LRI, Pingtung, Taiwan
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- Department of Life Sciences, Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Division of Breeding and Genetics, COA-LRI, Muchang, Xinhua, Tainan, Taiwan
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Xia MF, Lin HD, Li XM, Yan HM, Bian H, Chang XX, He WY, Jeekel J, Hofman A, Gao X. Renal function-dependent association of serum uric acid with metabolic syndrome and hepatic fat content in a middle-aged and elderly Chinese population. Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol 2013; 39:930-7. [PMID: 22998508 DOI: 10.1111/1440-1681.12011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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The effect of uric acid (UA) on the pathogenesis of metabolic disorders is highly dependent on its physicochemical properties, and hyperuricaemia associated with different conditions may have different clinical meanings. The aim of the present study was to investigate the association of serum UA levels with metabolic syndrome and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in a middle-aged and elderly population with normal and impaired renal function. The cross-sectional study was performed on 1141 participants (426 men, 715 women; mean age 62 years) enrolled from the Shanghai Changfeng community. Each participant underwent a standard interview, with anthropometric and laboratory measurements. Hepatic fat content (HFC) was determined by a newly established quantitative ultrasound method. Univariate correlation analysis showed that serum UA was associated with all components of metabolic syndrome and HFC (r = 0.193, P < 0.001), especially in participants with a normal estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR; r = 0.255, P < 0.001). Logistic regression analysis demonstrated an independent association of serum UA with metabolic syndrome and NAFLD in participants with normal renal function, but not in those with eGFR < 90 mL/min per 1.73 m(2) . Furthermore, multivariate linear analysis showed that UA levels were independently associated with HFC (P = 0.003), but only in participants with normal eGFR. Elevated serum UA is independently associated with metabolic syndrome and NAFLD in patients with normal renal excretory function. However, in those with renal insufficiency, hyperuricaemia has no association with metabolic disorders.
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- Ming-Feng Xia
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Fong CY, Gauthaman K, Cheyyatraivendran S, Lin HD, Biswas A, Bongso A. Human umbilical cord Wharton's jelly stem cells and its conditioned medium support hematopoietic stem cell expansion ex vivo. J Cell Biochem 2012; 113:658-68. [PMID: 21976004 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.23395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cells (BMMSCs) have been used as feeder support for the ex vivo expansion of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) but have the limitations of painful harvest, morbidity, and risk of infection to the patient. This prompted us to explore the use of human umbilical cord Wharton's jelly MSCs (hWJSCs) and its conditioned medium (hWJSC-CM) for ex vivo expansion of HSCs in allogeneic and autologous settings because hWJSCs can be harvested in abundance painlessly, are proliferative, hypoimmunogenic, and secrete a variety of unique proteins. In the presence of hWJSCs and hWJSC-CM, HSCs put out pseudopodia-like outgrowths and became highly motile. Time lapse imaging showed that the outgrowths helped them to migrate towards and attach to the upper surfaces of hWJSCs and undergo proliferation. After 9 days of culture in the presence of hWJSCs and hWJSC-CM, MTT, and Trypan blue assays showed significant increases in HSC numbers, and FACS analysis generated significantly greater numbers of CD34(+) cells compared to controls. hWJSC-CM produced the highest number of colonies (CFU assay) and all six classifications of colony morphology typical of hematopoiesis were observed. Proteomic analysis of hWJSC-CM showed significantly greater levels of interleukins (IL-1a, IL-6, IL-7, and IL-8), SCF, HGF, and ICAM-1 compared to controls suggesting that they may be involved in the HSC multiplication. We propose that cord blood banks freeze autologous hWJSCs and umbilical cord blood (UCB) from the same umbilical cord at the same time for the patient for future ex vivo HSC expansion and cell-based therapies.
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- C Y Fong
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Kent Ridge, Singapore 1190741, Singapore
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Xia MF, Yan HM, Lin HD, Bian H, Pan BS, Yao XZ, Li RK, Zeng MS, Gao X. Elevation of liver enzymes within the normal limits and metabolic syndrome. Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol 2011; 38:373-9. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1681.2011.05519.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Yuan Y, Ikram MK, Jiang S, Lin H, Ren L, Yan H, Sheng J, Chen X, Gao X. Hyperuricemia accompanied with changes in the retinal microcirculation in a Chinese high-risk population for diabetes. Biomed Environ Sci 2011; 24:146-154. [PMID: 21565686 DOI: 10.3967/0895-3988.2011.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2010] [Accepted: 11/11/2010] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the association of retinal vascular calibers with hyperuricemia in a middle-aged and elderly population. METHODS A cross-sectional design was applied in this study and 869 participants aged =40 years from a high-risk group for diabetes were recruited. All participants received the anthropometrical measurements and laboratory tests. Retinal arteriolar and venular caliber of the participants were measured with a semi-automated system. Hyperuricemia was defined as a serum uric acid level >420 μmol/L in men and >360 μmol/L in women. Linear regression models were used to assess the association of hyperuricemia with retinal vascular calibers. These models were additionally adjusted for age, central obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, weekly activity, smoking status, and education. RESULTS Among the 869 participants, 133 (15.3%) suffered from hyperuricemia. The crude mean serum uric acid level was 312.3 μmol/L (Standard Deviation 79.5); mean concentration was 355.0 μmol/L (SD 75.5) in male participants, and 288.0 μmol/L (SD 71.1) in female participants (age-adjusted difference 58.1 μmol/L, 95% Confidence Internal 48.5, 67.6). After adjusting for additional covariates, male participants with hyperuricemia had 3.77 μm (95% CI -0.46, 8.00) smaller arteriolar caliber and 6.20 μm (95% CI 0.36, 12.04) larger venule than those without hyperuricemia; the corresponding numbers among female participants were 1.57 μm (95% CI -1.07, 4.21) for retinal arteriolar caliber and 2.28 μm (95% CI -1.72, 6.27) for retinal venular caliber. CONCLUSION Hyperuricemia was associated with smaller retinal arteriolar caliber and larger venular caliber mainly in male participants in this study.
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- YuanZhi Yuan
- Deparment of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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Zhang JL, He HC, Lin HD, Luo QL, He CQ. The Motor Function and Activities of Daily Living Capacity of Seismic Wounded Patients in Intensive Care Unit Ward in 5.12 Wenchuan Earthquake of China. HONG KONG J EMERG ME 2011. [DOI: 10.1177/102490791101800204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Objective To describe the motor function and activities of daily living (ADL) functional status of the seismic wounded patients treated in the intensive care unit (ICU) ward, and to provide insight to the planning on their clinical rehabilitation program. Method A prospective study. Trained assessor applied different common testing methods to measure the motor functions of seismic wounded patients treated in ICU: (1) Manual Muscle Testing (MMT) method to evaluate muscle strength; (2) joint angle ruler to assess joint range of motion (ROM); (3) passive joint activities to assess the muscle tension; (4) Modified Ashworth Score (MAS) to assess spasm; (5) balanced response to assess sitting balance and standing balance; (6) international generic Barthel Index Scale to evaluate ADL. Complications as related to rehabilitation were also recorded. Descriptive statistics were employed to describe the epidemiology, pattern of motor function loss and type of injuries. Results The most common types of injuries in our sample of seismic wounded treated in ICU were: fracture (70%), nervous system injuries (20%), squeezing syndrome (5%) and pulmonary contusion (5%). The fracture proportion was higher in female than male (about 2:1). Amputation and paralysis occurred more in male than female (about 7:1 and 3:1 respectively). Lung infection as a complication in ICU stay was more common in female than male (4:1). We reported that most of the seismic wounded patient had early loss of motor function during the stay in ICU. Conclusion: Limited ROM, declined muscle strength, abnormal muscle tension, balance dysfunction, alteration of ADL capacity and lung infection are the main dysfunctions occurring among the seismic wounded in ICU ward. Loss of motor function can occur early and therefore active physiotherapy should start even during the stay in ICU.
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- JL Zhang
- West China Hospital, Rehabilitation Department, Sichuan University, 37 Guoxue Xiang Road, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province; and Anhui Provincial Hospital, Rehabilitation Department, Anhui Medical University, 1 Swan Lake Road, Hefei City, Anhui Province, P.R. China
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AIMS To establish the longitudinal relationship of foot complications to neuropathy based on a 4-year follow-up of diabetic patients stratified by sudomotor dysfunctions. METHODS One hundred and nineteen Type 2 diabetic patients and 36 non-diabetic subjects were initially registered in the prospective cohort study. Plantar skin temperature and sympathetic skin response (SSR) were used to monitor sympathetic mediated thermoregulation and sudomotor function. Peripheral somatic and central autonomic functions were studied using clinical, nerve conduction and cardiovascular reflex tests. At enrolment, the diabetic patients were classified into one of three groups by the progressive stages of sudomotor dysfunction: SSR+ (SSR present; 49 patients), SSR- (SSR absent; 41 patients) and at-risk group (SSR absent but with cracked skin involving partial thickness of the dermis; 29 patients). RESULTS The at-risk group had 13.4 times (95% confidence interval 1.4-125.7) higher plantar ulceration rates than the other two patient groups during the 4 years. Skin temperature elevation occurred in parallel with development of foot sweating problems. There were no significant differences between the three patient groups in the ratios of abnormal heart rate variation, orthostatic test and clinical neuropathy score at follow-up. After 4 years of follow-up, nerve conduction abnormalities were more frequent in the at-risk and SSR- groups than in the SSR+ group. CONCLUSIONS Early deterioration of small sympathetic fibres could not be quantified accurately by the clinical, somatic and autonomic tests. Assessing skin integrity and sudomotor function in at-risk individuals identifies early peripheral sympathetic neuropathy, even if the patients have no overt clinical symptoms.
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- P C Sun
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, National Yang Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Kuo CS, Lin JS, Lin HD. Propylthiouracil-induced hemolytic anemia. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi (Taipei) 2001; 64:735-8. [PMID: 11922496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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Propylthiouracil (PTU)-induced hemolytic anemia is extremely rare. We reported a case of Graves' disease with these unusual clinical manifestations. A 41-year-old female presented with recurrent attacks of severe hemolytic anemia after PTU therapy. Sugar water test and erythrocytes osmotic fragility test revealed no cellular membrane defect of red blood cells. Antinuclear antibody, direct and indirect Coombs' tests were all negative and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase activity was also within normal limits. PTU was not discontinued promptly due to unrecognizableness of such a rare case until two months later with recurrent attacks of severe hemolytic anemia. 1-131 therapy was performed on suspicion of related hemolytic anemia. Unfortunately, challenge of PTU occurred incidentally after discontinuation of PTU followed by severe hemolytic anemia. The diagnosis of PTU-induced hemolytic anemia was established thereafter. A MEDLINE search revealed only one such case reported in English literature. This is the first case report in Taiwan. It should be kept in mind that hemolytic anemia may be a rare complication of PTU therapy.
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- C S Kuo
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan, ROC.
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Chiou ST, Lin HD, Yu NC, Hseuh HK, Lin LH, Lin LT, Chen TJ, Lai MS. An initial assessment of the feasibility and effectiveness of implementing diabetes shared care system in Taiwan--some experiences from I-Lan County. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2001; 54 Suppl 1:S67-73. [PMID: 11580971 DOI: 10.1016/s0168-8227(01)00311-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Diabetes is the fifth leading cause of death in Taiwan and the burden of suffering is still increasing. Building a comprehensive and efficient health care system is crucial to improve the outcome of the diabetics. We implemented the first diabetes shared care system of Taiwan in I-Lan County since August 1996 under the support of Department of Health, the Executive Yuan. This county-wide system was named 'Lan-Yang Diabetes Shared Care System' by the regional steering committee. Regional guidelines for diabetes management were developed after extensive discussion. A multidisciplinary diabetes care team was organized through a training and certification process. Registered patients held diabetes passports to keep clinical record. Physicians of the system use shared referral protocols and sheets. By the end of June 1999, 99 medical professionals had completed their training for diabetes shared care and been certified. The shared care system awarded 26 clinics to hang the lamp signs with the system logo to make them distinguishable. Such clinics have now been available throughout 12 townships in I-Lan County. The number of registered patients carrying diabetes passport increased to 3484 and there was a community-based patient group in every township of I-Lan County. The amount of continuing diabetes clinical training delivered by the specialists to the primary care physicians and non-physician professionals increased to 1681 person-hours per year. The proportion of registered patients undertaking fundus examination within 1 year increased to 30.9%, checking urine micro-albumin to 28.0% and checking HbA(1c) 72.8%, respectively. Mean HbA(1c) value decreased from 8.7% in the first year to 7.9% in the third year. Our study showed that under the co-ordination by regional health bureau with integration of different levels of medical facilities, governmental sectors and non-governmental community resources, the diabetes shared care model is feasible in Taiwan. Through its implementation, quality of regional diabetes care has achieved preliminary improvement.
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- S T Chiou
- I-Lan County Health Bureau, 141 Shen-Ho Street, I-Lan City, I-Lan County 26043, Taiwan, ROC.
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Kuo CS, Lin CY, Hsu CW, Lee CH, Lin HD. Low frequency of rearrangement of TRK protooncogene in Chinese thyroid tumors. Endocrine 2000; 13:341-4. [PMID: 11216646 DOI: 10.1385/endo:13:3:341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2000] [Accepted: 07/18/2000] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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The TRK protooncogene (NTRK1) encodes a cell-surface transmembrane tyrosine kinase (TK) acting as a receptor for nerve growth factor. Oncogenic potential in thyrocytes results from replacing the 5' portion by regulatory parts of other genes, leading to constitutive TK expression. In Italy, human papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) shows a frequent activation (50%) of the TK receptor genes NTRK1 and RET. Both genes undergo oncogenic rearrangements by the same mechanism. We previously reported high frequency (6/11) of rearrangement of the RET protooncogene in Chinese PTCs. Wide differences in the frequency (0-10.9%) of the NTRK1 rearrangement in PTCs have been reported in different populations. To investigate the frequency of TRK protooncogene rearrangement in Chinese thyroid tumors, we performed reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction to amplify specific TRK rearrangement transcripts. We examined thyroid tumors of 40 patients, including 14 papillary carcinomas, 4 follicular carcinomas, 1 Hurthle cell carcinoma, 1 insular carcinoma, and 20 nodular goiters. NF874 NIH3T3, NF723 NIH3T3, NF861 NIH3T3, and NF881 NIH3T3 were used as controls for TRK-T3, TRK-T2, TRK-T1, and TRK, respectively. No known TRK protooncogene rearrangements were detected among the 40 thyroid tumors in our studies. We suggest that the TK receptor NTRK1 activation seems less important than RET activation in PTCs in the Chinese population.
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- C S Kuo
- Department of Medicine, Veterans General Hospital-Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China.
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Lee MT, Lin SY, Yang HJ, Lee TI, Lin HD, Tang KT. Early detection of occult thyroid cancer metastases in small cervical lymph node by genetic analysis of fine-needle aspiration specimens. J Otolaryngol 2000; 29:322-6. [PMID: 11108495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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- M T Lee
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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High spatial resolution results in very large digital mammogram file sizes. For telemammography, and picture archiving and communication systems, the large file issue introduces technical difficulties in image transmission, storage, and display. We propose extracting the breast region from the mammogram to reduce the image file size. The challenge is on how to faithfully extract breast regions from digital mammograms generated from different types of acquisition systems that contain various imaged compositions. We report an algorithm to automatically identify the orientation of breast region and extract the breast region from mammograms. Breast regions extracted from full-field digital mammograms reduce file sizes by three to five folds.
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- S L Lou
- Laboratory for Radiological Informatics, Department of Radiology, University of California, San Francisco, 530 Parnassus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94143-0628, USA.
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Lee WL, Yuan CC, Chao HT, Chen PM, Lin HD, Wang PH. Vaginal obliteration after total body irradiation and chemotherapy as treatment for acute myeloid leukemia. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2000; 90:77-9. [PMID: 10767515 DOI: 10.1016/s0301-2115(99)00194-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Although radiotherapy is an integral part in the management of certain types of hematological malignancies, its effect on the reproductive system has been well documented. We report a rare complication where a patient had complete vaginal obliteration after receiving a dose of total body irradiation (1575 cGy) as part of her treatment for acute myeloid leukemia. A 37-year-old married woman, G3P2, underwent high-dose cyclophosphamide accompanied by high dose (1575 cGy) total body irradiation (TBI) as part of her treatment for acute myeloid leukemia (AML: m1) when she was 35 years of age. After TBI, the patient developed ovarian failure and amenorrhea, which was confirmed by hormonal evaluation. Nevertheless, she did not receive any hormonal replacement therapy and stopped her sexual life for two years. Fortunately, no recurrence of AML was noted. The patient visited our clinic due to difficulty in performing coitus. Physical examination showed a 2-cm short and blinded vaginal pouch. She initially received hormonal replacement therapy followed by surgical correction via vaginoplasty and two months of dilatory replacement and frequent coitus with satisfactory result. To our limited knowledge, vaginal obliteration as a complication of condition regimen has never been reported before. In the present case report, it is unclear whether spontaneous vaginal obliteration resulted from chemotherapy, total body irradiation, or another unknown cause such as a concomitant leukemic infiltration of the vaginal wall, severe bacterial and fungal infection before treatment, or from any combination of the above. However, due to this case presentation, we suggest that such patients must receive hormonal replacement therapy and be encouraged to have a normal sexual life to avoid this possible problem.
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- W L Lee
- Division of Metabolism and Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, 201, Section 2, Shih-Pai Road, and National Yang-Ming University School of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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Tang KT, Yang HJ, Choo KB, Lin HD, Fang SL, Braverman LE. A point mutation in the albumin gene in a Chinese patient with familial dysalbuminemic hyperthyroxinemia. Eur J Endocrinol 1999; 141:374-8. [PMID: 10526251 DOI: 10.1530/eje.0.1410374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Familial dysalbuminemic hyperthyroxinemia (FDH) is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by euthyroid hyperthyroxinemia. However, FDH has not been reported in Chinese or African patients. Here, we report the first case of FDH in a Chinese patient. A 69-year-old Chinese man was found to have increased serum total T(4) concentrations (198-242nmol/l; normal range 58-148nmol/l) and free T(4) concentrations (>58pmol/l; T(4) analog method, normal range 9-28pmol/l). Serum total T(3) and TSH concentrations were normal. The patient was misdiagnosed as hyperthyroid and was later suspected to have a TSH-producing tumor by the finding of a pituitary microadenoma, which was eventually proven to be a non-functional pituitary 'incidentaloma'. Electrophoretic analysis of the patient's serum proteins demonstrated enhanced albumin binding of [(125)I]T(4). Serum free T(4) concentrations were normal (16-19pmol/l, normal range 9-26pmol/l) when a two-step method was used. Direct sequencing of the albumin gene showed a guanine to adenosine transition in the second nucleotide of codon 218, resulting in a substitution of histidine (CAC) for the normal arginine (CGC) in one of the two alleles in the patient. The point mutation was further confirmed by HphI digestion of exon 7 of the albumin gene. The patient's son was not affected. Our studies demonstrated that the point mutation of the albumin gene in a Chinese patient with FDH was similar to that found in western white families, but differed from that in a Japanese family in whom a guanine to cytosine transition at the same position was found.
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- K T Tang
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Veterans General Hospital-Taipei and National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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We report the case of a 70-year-old woman who was presumed to have right ovarian testosterone-secreting tumor and was treated with long-acting gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist therapy plus add-back hormone replacement therapy. The patient presented with various medical problems including hypertension, intracranial hemorrhage, myocardial infarction, unstable angina pectoris, and poor control of diabetic mellitus and had exhibited rapid symptoms of androgen excess such as progressive hirsutism and bilateral temporal balding for half a year. Tumor survey was negative except for an elevated testosterone level. Renal vein catheterization successfully detected a right ovarian androgen-secreting tumor. Because the patient was deemed medically unable to tolerate surgery, she received an alternative treatment consisting of 6 months of gonadotropin-releasing hormone-agonist (GnRH-a) and add-back hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Serum testosterone levels returned to normal limits after administration of the first dose of GnRH-a. A follow-up tumor survey was negative. The patient has been alive and free of disease for 8 months after six doses of GnRH-a. We conclude that this strategy might be used as urgent therapy in a medically compromised patient with presumed ovarian androgen-secreting tumor.
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- W L Lee
- Department of Medicine, Veterans General Hospital-Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan
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- H T Chao
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Veterans General Hospital-Taipei, Taiwan.
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- S Y Lin
- Department of Medicine, Veterans General Hospital-Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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To assess the disease activity of acromegaly in patients, we measured the changes in serum growth hormone (GH) levels during oral glucose tolerance test and the basal serum levels of insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) and insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 3 (IGFBP-3) in 29 acromegalic patients and 30 health persons served as normal controls. Based on the clinical and laboratory criteria, acromegaly was in an active state of disease in 18 patients and was inactive in the other 11 patients. Basal serum IGF-I levels were 177+/-116 ng/ml (mean+/-SD), 250+/-135 ng/ml and 810+/-297 ng/ml in the normal subjects, the inactive and active acromegalic patients, respectively. Basal serum IGFBP-3 levels were 1.71+/-1.29 microg/ml, 2.98+/-0.96 microg/ml and 6.82+/-1.31 microg/ml in the normal controls, the inactive and active acromegalic patients, respectively. Serum levels of IGF-I and IGFBP-3 significantly correlated with each other in the normal subjects as well as the patients. Both IGF-I and IGFBP-3 levels were significantly higher in the group of patients with active acromegaly than inactive acromegalic patients and the normal subjects but there was not statistically difference between the normal controls and the inactive acromegalics. While serum IGF-I levels presented considerable overlapping instances among the three groups, the serum IGFBP-3 of inactive patients and the normal controls could rarely reach 4.44 ng/ml, the lowest value of the active acromegalics. The serum IGF-I and IGFBP-3 levels declined with increased age in normal controls, but not in the patients with acromegaly. There was no sex predilection of serum IGF-I and IGFBP-3 found in our study. The results of this study indicated that the serum IGFBP-3 level is an important laboratory parameter for assessing growth hormone function in humans, and might be a more reliable discrimination for the disease activity of acromegaly than the serum IGF-I is.
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- H S Chen
- Department of Medicine, Veterans General Hospital Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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Lin SY, Kao T, Won JG, Tang KT, Lin HD. Hürthle cell carcinoma of the thyroid gland with extensive tumor necrosis: a case report. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi (Taipei) 1999; 62:111-5. [PMID: 10063722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Hürthle cell neoplasm of the thyroid gland is rarely associated with tumor necrosis. We report a case of Hürthle cell carcinoma of the thyroid gland with extensive necrosis. An 82-year-old man had had a right neck mass for more than 10 years. Approximately two to three weeks before he was hospitalized, this neck mass became progressively enlarged. An 131I scan could not demonstrate the right lobe of the thyroid gland, while the contralateral lobe was unremarkable. A 99mTc-sestamibi scan showed increased uptake on the lesion side. Fine needle aspiration cytology showed necrosis with macrophages in the initial aspirate, and the secondary aspirate appeared suspicious for a Hürthle cell tumor. The patient had a total thyroidectomy, and the pathology proved to be Hürthle cell carcinoma with tumor necrosis.
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- S Y Lin
- Department of Medicine, Veterans General Hospital-Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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Lee WL, Yang CC, Deng JF, Chen YF, Lin HD, Wang PH. A case of severe hyperammonemia and unconsciousness following sodium valproate intoxication. Vet Hum Toxicol 1998; 40:346-8. [PMID: 9830696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Although valproic acid has gradually gained its popularity in the treatment of various seizure disorders, overdose of valproate is not common. An 18-y-old man with a history of epilepsy controlled by sodium valproate and clonazepam attempted suicide with an ingestion of 45 g sodium valproate. He presented to our service with drowsiness and irritability. Extremely high serum ammonia (623 ug/dL) and elevated serum valproate concentration (575 ug/mL) were found on admission. Several metabolic abnormalities, including hypernatremia, hypocalcemia and metabolic acidosis, as well as, increased serum transaminase levels were also recorded. With supportive measures, he became clear 24 h later and was discharged 6 d after ingestion. Serial follow-up of his serum valproate and ammonia levels disclosed a close relationship between these 2 measurables. After acute overdose of valproic acid, patients usually present with mild and generally reversible depression of the central nervous system. However, impairment of liver function, hyperammonemia, fluid-electrolyte disturbances, coma, seizures, hypotension and even death may occur following valproate overdose. Symptomatic and supportive measures are the mainstay in the treatment of valproic acid overdose. With prompt diagnosis and early institution of treatment, a complete recovery should be anticipated.
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- W L Lee
- Department of Medicine, Veterans General Hospital, Taipei
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Lin SY, Chang CL, Jap TS, Lin HD, Won JG. Genitourinary tuberculosis complicated with adrenal involvement and primary adrenocortical insufficiency: a case report. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi (Taipei) 1998; 61:170-4. [PMID: 9556950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Genitourinary tuberculosis (TB) rarely involves the adrenal gland. A 67-year-old man presented with progressively hyperpigmented skin and an enlarged mass over both testes. Early morning plasma cortisol concentration was low and adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) concentration was high. A rapid ACTH stimulation test revealed the absence of plasma cortisol response and confirmed a diagnosis of primary adrenocortical insufficiency. An abdomen computed tomography (CT) scan disclosed enlargement of the right adrenal gland and punctuate calcification over the left one. This is compatible with tuberculous adrenalitis. Currettage biopsy of the prostate demonstrated chronic granulomatous inflammation with Langerhan's giant cells, but without TB bacilli. Anti-TB treatment, in addition to glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid replacement, was administered. The testicular mass decreased progressively though the results of a subsequent ACTH stimulation test, six months later, disclosed no significant change. A follow-up CT scan, one and a half years later, showed a decrease in the size of the right adrenal mass.
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- S Y Lin
- Department of Medicine, Veterans General Hospital-Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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Chen LG, Lee TI, Lin HD, Wang HC, Liu WY, Tang KT. Primary aldosteronism due to unilateral adrenal hyperplasia: a case report. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi (Taipei) 1997; 59:114-20. [PMID: 9175301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Primary aldosteronism is one of the differential diagnosis of secondary hypertension. This is usually caused by an aldosterone producing adenoma or bilateral adrenal hyperplasia which comprise about 65% and 30% of the cases, respectively. However, less than 1% of primary aldosteronism is caused by unilateral adrenal hyperplasia which is a relatively rare subset of primary aldosteronism. The clinical and biochemical manifestations of the disorder are indistinguishable from aldosterone-producing tumor, and a definitive diagnosis can only be made by pathological finding. A 33-year-old male Chinese patient presented with hypertension, hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis, and the hypersecretion of aldosterone associated with suppressed plasma renin activity which is a typical hallmark of primary aldosteronism. Image studies including both magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and 131I NIP-59 scan as well as postural test suggested an aldosterone-producing tumor of the right adrenal gland. Unilateral adrenectomy and pathological examination of the right adrenal gland eventually proved a case of unilateral adrenal hyperplasia. Blood pressure, plasma potassium, aldosterone and renin activity levels returned to normal two weeks after operation and had remained normal at up to one year of follow up. In addition, a saline loading test showed normal suppression of plasma aldosterone level one year after the operation, suggesting that the function of the left adrenal gland remains normal. The etiology of unilateral adrenal hyperplasia is unclear and the future recurrence of the disease is possible. Long-term follow-up is necessary to ensure the cure of this disorder.
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- L G Chen
- Department of Medicine, Veterans General Hospital-Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C
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Yang HJ, King KL, Yang AH, Chu KP, Jap TS, Lin HD. Poorly differentiated "insular" carcinoma of the thyroid: a case report. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi (Taipei) 1996; 58:45-9. [PMID: 8870327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Poorly differentiated "insular" carcinoma of the thyroid is a rare type of thyroid malignancy, situated morphologically and biologically in an intermediate position between well-differentiated (papillary and follicular) and undifferentiated (anaplastic) carcinoma. Here we report a case of a 56-year-old woman who developed a mass over the left thyroid gland in 1988, and received a thyroid operation in 1990 which was reported as benign lesion. Three years later, a mass recurred over the right lobe of the thyroid, and another thyroid operation was performed. The pathological report was medullary carcinoma. Four months later, recurrent mass over the right thyroid bed developed. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy of the mass showed moderately high cellularity with moderate pleomorphism, and multinucleated giant cells. Distinct cytoplasmic blue granules were also found in Liu's stain. She received total thyroidectomy and right neck radical dissection. Pathology examination showed well-defined nests of tumor cells ('insulae'), and immunohistochemical study showed positive stain for calcitonin. Pathologic diagnosis was poorly differentiated "insular" carcinoma of the thyroid. Four months after operation, recurrent neck mass over the suprasternal notch developed. Computerized tomography of neck and chest showed tumor mass over left thyroid bed with extension to anterior mediastinum. Whole body 131I scan showed mediastinum involvement and multiple bony metastases. Ablative 131I treatments (150 mCi and 200 mCi) were given twice, but in vain. The patient died 14 months after her last operation.
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- H J Yang
- Department of Medicine, Veterans General Hospital-Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C
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Lee SP, Wang GG, Hwang SC, Chen MT, Lin HD. Pheochromocytoma of the urinary bladder: a case report. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi (Taipei) 1996; 57:297-300. [PMID: 8705884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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A 61-year-old female was admitted who had had symptoms of hematuria and a tumor mass in the urinary bladder for six months. Hypertension and headache after micturition had been noted for one year. Plasma norepinephrine before and after voiding were elevated. Increased I-131 metaiodobenzylguanidine (I-131 MIBG) uptake in the urinary bladder was also found. The plasma norepinephrine level and blood pressure returned to normal after partial cystectomy. Diagnosis of pheochromocytoma was confirmed by histology.
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- S P Lee
- Division of Medicine, Navy 811 General Hospital, Veterans General Hospital-Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C
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Lin TH, Lin HD, Yang JL, Kaberdin VR, Lin-Chao S, Huang TH. Characterization of the structure and melting behavior of the loop I fragment of ColE1 RNA I. J Biomol Struct Dyn 1996; 13:677-85. [PMID: 8906888 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.1996.10508880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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We have synthesized two RNA fragments: a 42-mer corresponding to the full loop I sequence of the loop I region of ColE1 antisense RNA (RNA I), plus three additional Gs at the 5'-end, and a 31-mer which has 11 5'-end nucleotides (G(-2)-U9) deleted. The secondary structure of the 42-mer, deduced from one- and two-dimensional NMR spectra, consists of a stem of 11 base-pairs which contains a U-U base-pair and a bulged C base, a 7 nucleotide loop, and a single-stranded 5' end of 12 nucleotides. The UV-melting study of the 42-mer further revealed a multi-step melting behavior with transition temperatures 32 degrees C and 71 degrees C clearly discernible. In conjunction with NMR melting study the major transition at 71 degrees C is assigned to the overall melting of the stem region and the 32 degrees C transition is assigned to the opening of the loop region. The deduced secondary structure agrees with that proposed for the intact RNA I and provides structural bases for understanding the specificity of RNase E.
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- T H Lin
- Division of Structural Biology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Nankang, Taiwan, R.O.C
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Yen TC, Lin HD, Lee CH, Chang SL, Yeh SH. The role of technetium-99m sestamibi whole-body scans in diagnosing metastatic Hürthle cell carcinoma of the thyroid gland after total thyroidectomy: a comparison with iodine-131 and thallium-201 whole-body scans. Eur J Nucl Med 1994; 21:980-3. [PMID: 7995293 DOI: 10.1007/bf00238123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Thirty-seven patients with Hürthle cell carcinoma of the thyroid gland underwent total thyroidectomy and then technetium-99m sestamibi (2-methoxy-isobutylisonitrile), iodine-131 and thallium-201 whole-body scans. Twenty-two of them had elevated human serum thyroglobulin (HTg) levels. Among these 22 patients, abnormal uptake of 131I was seen in four (18.1%), abnormal uptake of 201Tl chloride in 15 (68.1%), and abnormal 99mTc-sestamibi accumulation in 18 (81.8%). No patients with normal levels had a positive whole-body scan. In comparison with the 131I and 201Tl chloride images, the 99mTc-sestamibi images were of superior quality and detected significantly more (P < 0.05) metastatic lesions of Hürthle cell carcinoma of the thyroid gland in patients with elevated HTg after total thyroidectomy. A mechanism is proposed that may explain these findings.
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- T C Yen
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Veterans General Hospital-Taipei, Taiwan
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Chen CC, Huang WS, Huang SC, Won GS, Lin HD. Thyrotoxicosis aggravated by iodinated contrast medium: a case report. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi (Taipei) 1994; 53:379-82. [PMID: 8087715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Thyrotoxicosis may be aggravated by the administration of either iodinated contrast medium or inorganic iodide. A case of subclinical hyperthyroidism aggravated by iodinated contrast medium is presented here. The patient had received right subtotal lobectomy of the thyroid gland for thyroid cyst in 1969. She had been well until February 1981, when she was found by 131I thyroid scan to have left nodular goiter. Thyroid function was in euthyroid state. Progressive enlargement of the left nodular goiter was noted in October 1987, with thyroid function still in the euthyroid state. Therefore, suppression therapy with L-thyroxine (Eltroxin 0.1 mg per day) was given for eight months until July 1988. The patient was lost to follow-up thereafter until she was admitted to the endocrine ward of the Veterans General Hospital-Taipei in August 1992 because of a progressively enlarged goiter associated with body weight loss. Serum T3 (127 ng/dl) and T4 (11.36 micrograms/dl) were within normal range, but TSH (0.06 microU/ml) was very low. The patient had exacerbated symptoms of hyperthyroidism and elevated serum T3 (216 ng/dl), T4 (18.19 micrograms/dl) levels one week after iodinated contrast medium injection, during a neck CT scan examination. The patient eventually received thyroid operation for her goiter and hyperthyroidism. Caution should be done in the administration of iodine-containing drugs, especially iodinated contrast medium in patients with pre-existing thyroid disease.
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- C C Chen
- Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical College Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan, R.O.C
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A refined method for the measurement of protein-bound iodine (PBI) in blood serum was demonstrated by the use of epithermal neutron activation analysis (ENAA). PBI in ammonium sulfate-precipitated serum protein, after epithermal neutron activation, was determined by high resolution gamma-ray spectrometry. From our results, the PBI concentration was 67.8 +/- 2.2 ng/mL. Good agreement was obtained with published data, ranging from 40 to 80 ng/mL, which had been obtained using different analytical techniques. The validity of these techniques for PBI has been born out by a very good accuracy and simplicity without temperature dependence.
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- F I Chou
- Nuclear Science and Technology Development Center, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan, Republic of China
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Lee SP, Lin HD, Chen MT, Wang GG, Ching KN, Chiang BN. Aldosterone-producing adenoma--variable serum aldosterone response to postural change: a case report. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi (Taipei) 1991; 48:393-6. [PMID: 1659941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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A 25-year-old female was admitted for evaluation of hypertension and hypokalemia. Plasma renin activity was suppressed and plasma aldosterone level was higher than normal. The CT scan of adrenal gland revealed a 2.5cm in size low density tumor mass over right adrenal area, and NP-59 adrenal scan showed early and persistent uptake of radioactivity in the right adrenal gland. Interestingly, the plasma aldosterone level was elevated, decreased and unchanged to postural change on three different occasions. After right adrenalectomy, the plasma aldosterone level decreased to 4.77ng/dl, blood pressure, serum potassium, and plasma aldosterone returned to normal response to postural change. Histologically, it was compatible with the picture of cortical adenoma. However, the tumor cell may not have reached autonomous function yet, since different responses of plasma aldosterone to postural change were observed clinically.
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- S P Lee
- Section of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Veterans General Hospital-Taipei, R.O.C
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Lin HD, Lo JG, Ching KN. Amount of urinary iodine excretion in residents of Taipei City--a hospital-based study. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi (Taipei) 1991; 48:20-4. [PMID: 1653089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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The amount of urinary iodine excretion was measured by neutron activation analysis in 87 residents of Taipei City. The mean +/- SE of urinary iodine excretion expressed as ug iodine/g creatinine was 337.2 +/- 33.3 (335.3 +/- 59.5 for males and 338.4 +/- 40.6 for females). For each 10-year age group, from 20-29 to greater than or equal to 70, they were 396.6 +/- 106.1, 396.5 +/- 127.6, 306.5 +/- 116.7, 326.4 +/- 40.4, 338.1 +/- 64.3 and 222.9 +/- 100.6, respectively. Although there were no significant differences in sex and age, the amount of urinary iodine excretion was distributed in a very wide range from 38.6 to 1,526 ug iodine/g creatinine. Only 3% of the subjects excreted less than 50 ug iodine/g creatinine but 42.7% of our subjects excreted more than 300 ug iodine/g creatine. Iodine deficiency is not a real problem in Taipei City. However, about half of the Taipei City residents may take more than the suggested optimum amount of iodine.
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- H D Lin
- Department of Medicine, Veterans General Hospital-Taipei, R.O.C
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Lin HD, Lo JG, Ching KN. Etiology of adult goiter in Taiwan--a hospital-based study. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi (Taipei) 1991; 47:154-60. [PMID: 1848142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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We studied the etiology of goiter on outpatient clinic basis with thyroid function test, measuring circulating thyroid autoantibodies and urinary iodine excretion. One hundred patients from endocrine and metabolic clinic with grade I or over goiter according to the WHO classification were included by random sampling after carefully excluding the pure thyroid cyst and thyroid cancer by sonographic examination and fine needle aspiration cytology. Among these 100 studied cases, 23 were classified as Graves' hyperthyroidism (group 1), 19 autoimmune thyroiditis (group 2), 14 simple goiter (group 3), 42 nodular goiter (group 4) and 2 subacute thyroiditis. All four groups of goiter showed female predominance. The mean +/- SD age and 24-hour % RAIU for these four groups were 33.9 +/- 14.5 and 64.3 +/- 24.4; 44.6 +/- 19.5 and 27.3 +/- 11.3; 37.5 +/- 15.9 and 27.5 +/- 9.0; and 47.5 +/- 16.4 and 36.1 +/- 16.7, respectively. Patients with Graves' hyperthyroidism were significantly younger in age than the nodular goiter group and had higher RAIU than the other three groups (p less than 0.05, Kruskal-Wallis ANOVA, multiple comparisons). There was no age or RAIU difference among groups 2-4. The amount of urinary iodine excretion distributed in a very wide range and exhibited no significant difference among four groups. Only 2 subjects had urinary iodine excretion below 50 micrograms iodine/g creatinine but 50% (49.3% of group 2-4) had urinary iodine excretion higher than 300 micrograms iodine/g creatinine. Iodine deficiency is not a real problem at present.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
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- H D Lin
- Department of Medicine, Veterans General Hospital-Taipei, R.O.C
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Lin HD, Tai FT, Chen HD, Lee SP, Chang FY, Wang GG, Tang KT, Lee JK. Change of circulating thyroid autoantibody titers in Graves' hyperthyroidism after antithyroid drugs therapy. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi (Taipei) 1991; 47:86-90. [PMID: 1705860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Parallel measurements of circulating thyroglobulin (Tg), microsomal [TPO(mic)] and TSH-receptor antibodies [TSH-R(rr)] were performed in 30 cases of Graves' hyperthyroid patients who received antithyroid drug (ATD) therapy for 2.8 +/- 1.7 years (range: 0.5-5.0 years). Before ATD therapy, positive Tg, TPO(mic) and TSH-R(rr) antibodies were found in 33.3%, 83.3% and 86.7% of our patients with Graves' disease, respectively. The titers of Tg and TPO(mic) antibodies remained unchanged in most patients after ATD treatment. However, the TSH-R(rr) antibody titers decreased in 46.7%, elevated in 26.7% and unchanged in 26.7% after ATD therapy. Six cases got long-term remission. Measurements of Tg and TPO antibodies have no value in forecasting the outcome of the disease. The change of circulating TSH-R(rr) antibody from positive to negative is more predictive of remission after ATD therapy than the decrease of thyrotropin-binding inhibiting immunoglobulin index only. However, the former change indicating a persistent remission is not certain.
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- H D Lin
- Department of Medicine, Veterans General Hospital-Taipei, R.O.C
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Lee SP, Lin HD, Wang GG, Ho DM, Lee LS, Ching KN, Chiang BN. Silent corticotropic adenoma of pituitary gland--a case report. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi (Taipei) 1990; 45:196-9. [PMID: 2168265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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A 79-year-old man complained progressive visual impairment and Diplopia for 2 weeks. A big pituitary tumor was found and partially removed by the surgeon eventually. The tumor cells were chromophobic with H&E stain and exhibited focal positive staining with PAS. Immunoperoxidase method demonstrated moderate positivity for adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH), while staining for growth hormone (G.H) and prolactin were negative. The patient was eucorticoid clinically and biochemically. Since silent corticotropic adenoma of the human pituitary gland is rarely encountered clinically, a review of the literature is included in this article.
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- S P Lee
- Department of Medicine, Armed Forces 812 Hospital, Taipei, R.O.C
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Lee JK, Wu CW, Tai FT, Lin HD, Ching KN. Changes in serum thyroid hormone and thyroglobulin levels after surgical treatments for toxic and non-toxic goiter. Thyroidology 1989; 1:131-6. [PMID: 2484876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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We assessed changes in serum total tri-iodothyronine (TT3), total thyroxine (TT4), free thyroxine (FT4), reverse tri-iodothyronine (rT3), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), and serum thyroglobulin (hTg) levels in 20 patients with toxic diffuse goiter who received subtotal thyroidectomy after metabolic control with antithyroid drugs and 22 patients with non-toxic solitary nodular goiter who received lobectomy only. In the first 2 days postoperatively the toxic diffuse goiter group had approximately a 50% decrease in the mean serum TT3 concentration, and a 28% decrease in the mean serum TT4 concentration. In the same period, the non-toxic nodular goiter group had approximately a 30% decrease in mean serum TT3 concentration, and a 15% decrease in mean serum TT4 concentration. The toxic diffuse goiter group and the non-toxic nodular goiter group each had transient elevations of the mean serum rT3 concentration, amounting to 34% and 48% respectively. Neither group had any change in the mean serum FT4 level, while both showed a several-fold elevation of serum hTg. At the 6th week postoperatively in both groups, the mean serum TT3 level had returned to the preoperative value, the mean serum TT4, rT3 and hTg levels were significantly lower than preoperative values, and the mean serum FT4 level remained unchanged.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
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- J K Lee
- Department of Medicine, Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China
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Wu JC, Daughaday WH, Lee SD, Hsiao TS, Chou CK, Lin HD, Tsai YT, Chiang BN. Radioimmunoassay of serum IGF-I and IGF-II in patients with chronic liver diseases and hepatocellular carcinoma with or without hypoglycemia. J Lab Clin Med 1988; 112:589-94. [PMID: 2460570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Insulin-like growth factor (IGF) I and IGF-II were measured by radioimmunoassay in the sera of seven patients with acromegaly, 36 normal control subjects, 15 patients with chronic hepatitis, 15 patients with cirrhosis, 25 patients with hepatocellular carcinomas (HCCs) who did not have hypoglycemia, 20 patients with HCCs who did have hypoglycemia, and 10 patients with metastatic liver tumors. Both IGF-I and IGF-II levels decreased as liver disease progressed from the normal control stage to chronic hepatitis and cirrhosis, and both levels reflected the severity of liver disease. Patients with HCCs who had hypoglycemia had relatively higher IGF-II levels in their sera in comparison with those who did not have hypoglycemia (272 +/- 167.5 ng/ml vs 110.4 +/- 85.9 ng/ml [mean +/- SD], p less than 0.0005), despite the fact that those with hypoglycemia had more advanced liver cancer and had lower IGF-I levels in sera (16.7 +/- 14.1 ng/ml vs 46.8 +/- 47.9 ng/ml, p less than 0.002). It is possible that a labile IGF-II material is produced by the cancer cells of patients with hypoglycemia. This factor is reactive to the IGF-II receptor and partially cross-reacts with an antibody to IGF-II; it accounted for the mildly elevated levels of serum IGF-II. Hypoglycemia may be an integral effect of relatively elevated IGF-II like material and an advanced liver cancer. Also, higher serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) levels were more frequently found in patients with hypoglycemia who had relatively elevated IGF-II levels and short survivals.
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- J C Wu
- Department of Medicine, Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China
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Lin HD, Chen HD, Chang PY, Lin CY, Ching KN. Insulin autoimmune syndrome in methimazole or carbimazole treated Chinese patients of Graves' disease. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi (Taipei) 1988; 42:163-8. [PMID: 3265647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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