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Engel S, Laufer S, Klusmann H, Schulze L, Schumacher S, Knaevelsrud C. Cortisol response to traumatic stress to predict PTSD symptom development - a systematic review and meta-analysis of experimental studies. Eur J Psychotraumatol 2023; 14:2225153. [PMID: 37401356 DOI: 10.1080/20008066.2023.2225153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/05/2023] Open
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Background: Pre-and post-traumatic hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis markers have been studied to predict posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) risk, but its acute reactivity cannot be measured in real-life settings. Experimental paradigms can depict the cortisol response to stimuli that simulate traumatic events.Objective: To review experimental studies on the cortisol response to traumatic stimuli and the correlation between cortisol and PTSD symptoms.Method: Experimental, (un-)published studies in German or English from any year were eligible if they confronted non-traumatized humans with traumatic stimuli, assessed cortisol before, during or after stimulus presentation and subsequent PTSD symptoms. The literature was searched via PubMed, PubPsych, PsychINFO, PsycArticle, Web of Science, EMBASE, ProQuest and ClinicalTrials.gov up to 16th February 2021. Risk of bias was assessed with the Cortisol Assessment List. Multilevel-meta-analyses were conducted under the random effects model. The standardized mean change (dSMC) indicated the cortisol response. Coefficient r indicated the correlations between cortisol and PTSD symptoms.Results: 14 studies, investigating 1004 individuals, were included. A cortisol response was successfully induced between 21 and 40 min post-presentation onset (kobservations = 25, dSMC = 0.15 [.03; .26]). Cortisol was not associated with overall or cluster-level PTSD symptoms. On a symptom-level, higher pre-presentation onset cortisol was correlated with lower state tension (k = 8, r = -.18 [-.35; -.01]), higher state happiness (k = 8, r = -.34 [-.59; -.03], variable inverted) and lower state anger (k = 9, r = -.14 [-.26; -.01]). Higher post-presentation onset cortisol was correlated with higher state happiness (k = 16, r = -.20 [-.33; -.06]) and lower state sadness (k = 17, r = -.16 [-.25; -.05]), whereas cortisol response was positively correlated with state anxiety (k = 9, r = .16 [0.04; 0.27]).Conclusions: Experimental paradigms effectively induce a cortisol response. Higher basal cortisol, higher cortisol, as measured after traumatic stimulus presentation, and a lower cortisol response were associated with more adaptive emotional reactions. These markers did not predict longer-term PTSD symptoms.
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- Sinha Engel
- Department of Education and Psychology, Division of Clinical Psychological Intervention, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Department of Experimental Psychopathology, Institute for Psychology, University of Hildesheim, Hildesheim, Germany
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- Department for Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Institute for Mental Health and Behavioral Medicine, HMU Health and Medical University, Potsdam, Germany
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- Department of Education and Psychology, Division of Clinical Psychological Intervention, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Division of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department for Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Institute for Mental Health and Behavioral Medicine, HMU Health and Medical University, Potsdam, Germany
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- Department of Education and Psychology, Division of Clinical Psychological Intervention, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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儿童周期性发热-阿弗他口炎-咽炎-淋巴结炎综合征13例临床特点分析. Zhongguo Dang Dai Er Ke Za Zhi 2021; 23. [PMID: 33627208 DOI: 10.7499/j.issn.1008-8830.2008097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To study the clinical features of children with periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis, and adenitis (PFAPA) syndrome, a polygenic and multifactorial autoinflammatory disease with unknown pathogenesis. METHODS A retrospective analysis was performed on the medical data of 13 children with PFAPA syndrome. RESULTS All 13 children had disease onset within the age of 3 years, with a mean age of onset of (14±10) months. They all had periodic fever, with 8-18 attacks each year. The mean interictal period of fever was (30±5) days. Pharyngitis, cervical adenitis, and aphthous stomatitis were the three cardinal symptoms, with incidence rates of 100% (13/13), 85% (11/13), and 38% (5/13) respectively. There were increases in white blood cells, C-reactive protein, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate during fever. Of all the 13 children, 6 underwent whole exome sequencing and 7 underwent panel gene detection for autoinflammatory disease, and the results showed single heterozygous mutations in the MEFV gene in 6 children (46%). Recurrent fever in all children gradually returned to normal without antibiotics. Ten children were treated with a single dose of glucocorticoids, and fever was relieved after treatment. Of all the children, 4 were treated with cimetidine, among whom 2 had response; 4 children were treated with colchicine, among whom 2 had response and 2 were withdrawn from the drug due to adverse reactions. Tonsillectomy was performed for 2 children, among whom 1 was followed up for 3 years without recurrence and 1 still had recurrence. CONCLUSIONS For children with unexplained periodic fever with early onset accompanied by pharyngitis, cervical adenitis, aphthous stomatitis, elevated inflammatory indices, and good response to glucocorticoids, PFAPA syndrome should be considered. This disorder has good prognosis, and early diagnosis can avoid the long-term repeated use of antibiotics.
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Kaisin O, Fuzessy L, Poncin P, Brotcorne F, Culot L. A meta-analysis of anthropogenic impacts on physiological stress in wild primates. Conserv Biol 2021; 35:101-114. [PMID: 33037677 DOI: 10.1111/cobi.13656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2020] [Revised: 09/30/2020] [Accepted: 10/02/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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As humanity continues to alter the environment extensively, comprehending the effect of anthropogenic disturbances on the health, survival, and fitness of wildlife is a crucial question for conservation science. Many primate populations occupy suboptimal habitats prone to diverse anthropogenic disturbances that may be sources of acute and chronic stress. Quantification of glucocorticoid (GC) concentrations has repeatedly been used to explore the impact of disturbances on physiological stress. Although it is still debated, prolonged elevation of GC levels may impair reproduction, growth, and immune system activity of individuals. We quantified the effect of anthropogenic disturbances on physiological stress in primates with a global meta-analysis based on data from 26 articles, covering 24 distinct species in 13 different countries. Anthropogenic disturbances were classified into 6 distinct categories: habitat loss, habitat degradation, ongoing logging, hunting, tourism, and other human activities. We calculated effect sizes (Hedges' g) with the standardized mean difference in GC concentrations between primates affected by human activity and their undisturbed conspecifics. We ran random-effects models and subgroup analyses to estimate the overall effect as well as a cumulative effect size for each disturbance category. Overall, primates inhabiting sites subject to anthropogenic disturbances exhibited significantly higher GC levels (g = 0.60; 95% CI: 0.28-0.93). Habitat loss and hunting were overall associated with increased GC concentrations, whereas the cumulative effects of the other disturbances were not statistically significant. Biologically, high GC levels may increase fitness by enabling individuals to overcome the challenges linked to anthropogenic disturbances. However, primates in disturbed environments may have sustained elevated GC levels. To strengthen future research, it is necessary to control confounding factors systematically (e.g., diet, reproductive status, predatory pressure, and resource availability) and improve understanding of the link between GC levels and the health, fitness, and survival of animals.
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- Olivier Kaisin
- Research Unit SPHERES, University of Liège, Avenue de Longwy 185, Arlon, 6700, Belgium
- Laboratório de Primatologia, Departamento de Zoologia, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Avenida 24A, 1515, Rio Claro, Sao Paulo, 13506-900, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Primatologia, Departamento de Zoologia, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Avenida 24A, 1515, Rio Claro, Sao Paulo, 13506-900, Brazil
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- Research Unit FOCUS, University of Liège, Allée du six Août 11, Liège, 4000, Belgium
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- Research Unit SPHERES, University of Liège, Avenue de Longwy 185, Arlon, 6700, Belgium
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- Laboratório de Primatologia, Departamento de Zoologia, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Avenida 24A, 1515, Rio Claro, Sao Paulo, 13506-900, Brazil
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Xu Z, Wang Z, Wang S, Ye Y, Luo D, Wan L, Yu A, Sun L, Tesfaye S, Meng Q, Gao L. The impact of type 2 diabetes and its management on the prognosis of patients with severe COVID-19. J Diabetes 2020; 12:909-918. [PMID: 32638507 PMCID: PMC7361557 DOI: 10.1111/1753-0407.13084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Revised: 06/28/2020] [Accepted: 07/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Although type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) develop a more severe condition compared to those without diabetes, the mechanisms for this are unknown. Moreover, the impact of treatment with antihyperglycemic drugs and glucocorticoids is unclear. METHODS From 1584 COVID-19 patients, 364 severe/critical COVID-19 patients with clinical outcome were enrolled for the final analysis, and patients without preexisting T2DM but elevated glucose levels were excluded. Epidemiological data were obtained and clinical status evaluation carried out to assess the impact of T2DM and its management on clinical outcomes. RESULTS Of 364 enrolled severe COVID-19 inpatients, 114 (31.3%) had a history of T2DM. Twenty-seven (23.7%) T2DM patients died, who had more severe inflammation, coagulation activation, myocardia injury, hepatic injury, and kidney injury compared with non-DM patients. In severe COVID-19 patients with T2DM, we demonstrated a higher risk of all-cause fatality with glucocorticoid treatment (adjusted hazard ratio [HR], 3.61; 95% CI, 1.14-11.46; P = .029) and severe hyperglycemia (fasting plasma glucose ≥11.1 mmol/L; adjusted HR, 11.86; 95% CI, 1.21-116.44; P = .034). CONCLUSIONS T2DM status aggravated the clinical condition of COVID-19 patients and increased their critical illness risk. Poor fasting blood glucose (≥ 11.1 mmol/L) and glucocorticoid treatment are associated with poor prognosis for T2DM patients with severe COVID-19.
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- Zihui Xu
- Department of Endocrinology & MetabolismRenmin Hospital of Wuhan UniversityWuhanChina
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical CollegeHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
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- Department of Endocrinology & MetabolismRenmin Hospital of Wuhan UniversityWuhanChina
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- Department of Endocrinology & MetabolismRenmin Hospital of Wuhan UniversityWuhanChina
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- Department of Endocrinology & MetabolismRenmin Hospital of Wuhan UniversityWuhanChina
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- Department of Endocrinology & MetabolismRenmin Hospital of Wuhan UniversityWuhanChina
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- Department of Endocrinology & MetabolismRenmin Hospital of Wuhan UniversityWuhanChina
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- Intensive Care UnitRenmin Hospital of Wuhan UniversityWuhanChina
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- Diabetes Research UnitSheffield Teaching Hospitals, Royal Hallamshire HospitalSheffieldUK
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- Anesthesiology DepartmentRenmin Hospital of Wuhan UniversityWuhanChina
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- Department of Endocrinology & MetabolismRenmin Hospital of Wuhan UniversityWuhanChina
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Wu WY, Zhou XJ, Sun PP, Yu XJ, Wang SX, Qu L, Zhang F, Ma YY, Lv JC, Liu G, Yang L. Interstitial eosinophilic infiltration in diabetic nephropathy is indicative of poor prognosis, with no therapy benefit from steroid. J Diabetes 2020; 12:881-894. [PMID: 32506614 DOI: 10.1111/1753-0407.13077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [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: 02/17/2020] [Revised: 05/07/2020] [Accepted: 06/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Studies suggested that eosinophils in diabetes might be associated with severity of diabetic nephropathy (DN). In a retrospective study of 102 Chinese patients with biopsy-proven DN, we aimed to evaluate relationships of both blood and renal eosinophils (Eos) to the severity of DN and check whether Eos can serve as an indicator of prognosis as well as the therapeutic effect of steroids. METHODS One hundred and two patients diagnosed with DN were enrolled. Demographical and clinical data and histopathological scores were associated. Interstitial eosinophilic aggregates (IEA) were defined as the presence of ≥10 Eos in at least one high-power field. End-stage renal disease was defined as the end point. RESULTS We observed that log2 (blood eosinophil counts) correlated with neutrophil counts, proteinuria, and tubulointerstitial inflammatory cell infiltration. IEA was observed in 33.3% of the DN patients and was associated with decreased estimated glomerular filtration rate, higher proteinuria, hematuria, higher HbA1c, increased blood eosinophil counts, tubular injury, tubulointerstitial chronicity, and interstitial inflammation. IEA was associated with worse renal prognosis (hazard ratio [HR] 2.424, P = 0.008). Consistently, urine eosinophil cationic protein (ECP) (ng/mgCr) was associated with renal injury and poor renal prognosis (HR 1.173, P = 0.020). Patients with IEA were more likely to be treated with steroid/immunosuppressants (47.1% vs 14.7%, P = 0.001) but did not show renal benefit. CONCLUSIONS It suggested that both blood and renal infiltrated eosinophils were prevalent in DN and associated with severity of DN. IEA in renal pathology showed better fit in correlation with renal prognosis. Treatment with steroid/immunosuppressants showed no significant improvement regarding renal prognosis.
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- Wen-Yan Wu
- Renal Division, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
- Peking University Institute of Nephrology, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Renal Disease, Ministry of Health of China, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Chronic Kidney Disease Prevention and Treatment (Peking University), Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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- Renal Division, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
- Peking University Institute of Nephrology, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Renal Disease, Ministry of Health of China, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Chronic Kidney Disease Prevention and Treatment (Peking University), Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
- Renal Pathology Center, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Renal Division, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
- Peking University Institute of Nephrology, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Renal Disease, Ministry of Health of China, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Chronic Kidney Disease Prevention and Treatment (Peking University), Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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- Renal Division, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
- Peking University Institute of Nephrology, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Renal Disease, Ministry of Health of China, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Chronic Kidney Disease Prevention and Treatment (Peking University), Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
- Renal Pathology Center, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Renal Division, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
- Peking University Institute of Nephrology, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Renal Disease, Ministry of Health of China, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Chronic Kidney Disease Prevention and Treatment (Peking University), Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
- Renal Pathology Center, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
- Laboratory of Electron Microscopy, Ultrastructural Pathology Center, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Renal Division, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
- Peking University Institute of Nephrology, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Renal Disease, Ministry of Health of China, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Chronic Kidney Disease Prevention and Treatment (Peking University), Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
- Renal Pathology Center, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Renal Division, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
- Peking University Institute of Nephrology, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Renal Disease, Ministry of Health of China, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Chronic Kidney Disease Prevention and Treatment (Peking University), Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
- Renal Pathology Center, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Renal Division, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
- Peking University Institute of Nephrology, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Renal Disease, Ministry of Health of China, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Chronic Kidney Disease Prevention and Treatment (Peking University), Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
- Renal Pathology Center, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Renal Division, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
- Peking University Institute of Nephrology, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Renal Disease, Ministry of Health of China, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Chronic Kidney Disease Prevention and Treatment (Peking University), Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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- Renal Division, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
- Peking University Institute of Nephrology, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Renal Disease, Ministry of Health of China, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Chronic Kidney Disease Prevention and Treatment (Peking University), Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
- Renal Pathology Center, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Renal Division, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
- Peking University Institute of Nephrology, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Renal Disease, Ministry of Health of China, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Chronic Kidney Disease Prevention and Treatment (Peking University), Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
- Renal Pathology Center, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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Rogers MAM, Lin P, Nallamothu BK, Kim C, Waljee AK. Longitudinal study of short-term corticosteroid use by working-age adults with diabetes mellitus: Risks and mitigating factors. J Diabetes 2018; 10:546-555. [PMID: 29193668 DOI: 10.1111/1753-0407.12631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [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: 08/22/2017] [Revised: 10/24/2017] [Accepted: 11/21/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study assessed the frequency of short-term oral corticosteroid use in adults with diabetes, examined the incidence of fractures, venous thromboembolism (VTE), and hospitalization for sepsis after corticosteroid use, and evaluated whether preventative medications mitigated adverse events. METHODS A longitudinal study (2012-14) was conducted of 1 548 945 adults (aged 18-64 years) who received healthcare coverage through a large national health insurer. Incidence rate ratios (IRR) were calculated using conditional Poisson regression. RESULTS Short-term oral corticosteroids were used by 23.9%, 20.8%, and 20.9% of adults with type 2 diabetes, type 1 diabetes, and no diabetes, respectively, during the 3-year period (P < 0.001). Baseline risks of fracture, VTE, and sepsis were greater for individuals with than without diabetes (P < 0.001). The combined effect of having diabetes and using corticosteroids was greater than the sum of the individual effects (synergy indices of 1.17, 1.23, 1.30 for fracture, VTE, and sepsis, respectively). The IRR for VTE in the 5-30 days after corticosteroid use was 3.62 (95% confidence interval [CI] 2.41-5.45). Fractures increased in the 5-30 days after corticosteroid use (IRR 2.06; 95% CI 1.52, 2.80), but concomitant use of ergocalciferol mitigated this risk (IRR 1.13; 95% CI 0.12, 11.07). The risk of hospitalization for sepsis was elevated with corticosteroid use (IRR 3.79; 95% CI 2.05, 7.01), but was mitigated by the concomitant use of statins. CONCLUSIONS Short-term oral corticosteroid use is common in adults with diabetes and is associated with an elevated, but low, risk of adverse events. The findings suggest that preventative medications may mitigate risk.
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- Mary A M Rogers
- University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
- Veterans Administration Center for Clinical Management Research, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
- Veterans Administration Center for Clinical Management Research, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Xu JY, Luo JM. [Association between BIM gene and glucocorticoid resistance in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia]. Zhongguo Dang Dai Er Ke Za Zhi 2017; 19:945-949. [PMID: 28774373 PMCID: PMC7390050 DOI: 10.7499/j.issn.1008-8830.2017.08.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2017] [Accepted: 06/16/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common malignant hematological disease in childhood. Glucocorticoids are frequently used in the chemoradiotherapy regimen for ALL and can induce the apoptosis of ALL cells through several signaling pathways, but about 10% of ALL children have poor response to glucocorticoids. Studies have revealed that glucocorticoids induce the apoptosis of ALL cells by upregulating the expression of BIM gene, and BIM gene is associated with glucocorticoid resistance in childhood ALL. This article reviews the recent studies on glucocorticoid resistance in childhood ALL, especially the role of BIM and its expression products in this process.
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- Jin-Yun Xu
- Department of Pediatrics, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China.
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Ji FJ, Yin Y, Xu J, Zhao LX, Zhou YJ, Zhu L. [Early postnatal application of glucocorticoids for preventing bronchopulmonary dysplasia in preterm infants: a Meta analysis]. Zhongguo Dang Dai Er Ke Za Zhi 2017; 19:638-645. [PMID: 28606229 PMCID: PMC7390287 DOI: 10.7499/j.issn.1008-8830.2017.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2016] [Accepted: 03/02/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To study the clinical effect and safety of early postnatal application of glucocorticoids in the prevention of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in preterm infants. METHODS The databases including PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, CNKI, Wanfang Data, and VIP were comprehensively searched for articles on early postnatal application of glucocorticoids in the prevention of BPD in preterm infants published up to June 2016. Review Manager 5.3 was used for the Meta analysis of 16 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that met the inclusion criteria. RESULTS A total of 2 962 participants were enrolled in the 16 RCTs, with 1 486 patients in the trial group and 1 476 in the control group. The Meta analysis showed that early postnatal application of glucocorticoids reduced the incidence rate of BPD at a corrected gestational age of 36 weeks (OR=0.73, 95%CI: 0.61-0.87, P=0.0004), but there was an increase in the risk of hyperglycemia (OR=1.61, 95%CI: 1.24-2.09, P=0.0003), hypertension (OR=1.63, 95%CI: 1.11-2.38, P=0.01), and intestinal perforation (OR=1.51, 95%CI: 1.12-2.04, P=0.007). CONCLUSIONS At present, it is not recommended to use glucocorticoids to prevent BPD in preterm infants. Its advantages and disadvantages need further studies, with special focuses on the adverse effects of hyperglycemia, hypertension, and intestinal perforation.
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- Feng-Juan Ji
- Shanghai Children's Medical Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200127, China.
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Cheng Y, Zhang Z, Liu XY, He H, Chen J. [Evaluation of quality of life of children with atopic dermatitis before and after treatment]. Zhongguo Dang Dai Er Ke Za Zhi 2017; 19:682-687. [PMID: 28606237 PMCID: PMC7390286 DOI: 10.7499/j.issn.1008-8830.2017.06.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2017] [Accepted: 05/18/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the quality of life of children with atopic dermatitis (AD) and their families, and to assess the changes in quality of life after treatment. METHODS The Infants' Dermatitis Quality of Life Index (IDQOL), Children's Dermatology Life Quality Index (CDLQI), and Dermatitis Family Impact (DFI) questionnaires were used to evaluate quality of life in 109 children with AD and 55 normal children. The Severity Scoring of Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD) was used to evaluate disease severity. The children were given external application of glucocorticoids according to the SCORAD index, and the clinical outcome and changes in quality of life were observed after 3 months of treatment. RESULTS The three items in both IDQOL and CDLQI questionnaires with higher scores were itching/scratching, mood problems, and sleeping disturbance in the AD patients. Sleeping disturbance, fatigue and mood problems were the three items in the DFI questionnaire with higher scores. There was a positive correlation between IDQOL/CDLQI score and SCORAD index (r=0.358, 0.386 respectively; P<0.05). In the younger group (1-4 years), there was a positive correlation between DFI score and SCORAD index (r=0.297; P<0.05). After treatment the severity of AD and quality of life in the children and their families (P<0.05) were significantly improved. CONCLUSIONS AD has an adverse effect on quality of life in children with AD and their families. Topical glucocorticoids may control the symptoms of AD and improve the quality of life in children and their families.
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- Ying Cheng
- Department of Dermatology, Shanghai Children's Medical Center Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200127, China.
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Ma XY, Li Z, Wang XJ, Ye JJ, Ma YP, Li Y. [Clinical efficacy of different doses of gamma globulin combined with glucocorticoid in treatment of moderate/severe acute Guillain-Barré syndrome in children: a comparative analysis]. Zhongguo Dang Dai Er Ke Za Zhi 2016; 18:1286-1290. [PMID: 27974124 PMCID: PMC7403086 DOI: 10.7499/j.issn.1008-8830.2016.12.018] [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] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2016] [Accepted: 08/26/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the clinical efficacy and safety of intravenous injection of low-dose versus high-dose gamma globulin combined with glucocorticoid pulse therapy in the treatment of children with moderate/severe acute Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). METHODS A total of 100 children with moderate/severe acute GBS were randomly assigned to low-dose group (n=48) and high-dose group (n=52). The children in the low-dose and high-dose groups were treated with 0.2 g/(kg · d) and 0.4 g/(kg · d) gamma globulin respectively combined with methylprednisolone. The two groups were compared in terms of the time to improvements of symptoms after treatment, serum levels of inflammatory factors, proportion of children undergoing invasive ventilation, treatment response rate, and adverse events. RESULTS After 5 days of treatment, the low- and high-dose groups had significant reductions in serum levels of tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-6, and C-reactive protein, and there were no significant differences in the reductions of these markers between the two groups. There were no significant differences between the two groups in the time to recovery of respiratory muscle paralysis, time to an improvement in muscle strength of one grade, time to recovery of sensory disturbance, and length of hospital stay. There was no significant difference in the treatment response rate between the low- and high-dose groups (90% vs 92%). There were also no significant differences in the incidence rates of pyrexia, headache, nausea, and palpitation between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS Low-dose versus high-dose gamma globulin combined with methylprednisolone pulse therapy have comparable clinical efficacy and safety in the treatment of children with moderate/severe acute GBS.
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- Xiao-Yun Ma
- Department of Pediatric Neurology, Women's and Children's Hospital of Qinghai, Xining 810000, China.
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Qu SQ, Qin TJ, Xu ZF, Zhang Y, Ai XF, Li B, Zhang HL, Fang LW, Pan LJ, Hu NB, Xiao ZJ. [Clinical characteristics and long- term therapeutic effects of 60 patients with idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome in a single center]. Zhonghua Xue Ye Xue Za Zhi 2016; 37:881-5. [PMID: 27801321 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0253-2727.2016.10.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objective: To analyze the long term outcome of patients with hypereosinophilic syndrome(HES). Methods: The clinical characteristics and efficacy of 60 newly diagnosed HES patients who received corticosteroids(CS)monotherapy were retrospectively analyzed. The survival and death causes of patients were obtained by follow- up. Results: Of all 60 HES patients, 45 were male and 15 female. The median age was 38(11-80)years old. The most frequent organ involvement of HES occurred in cutaneous(55.0%), gastrointestinal(40.0%), pulmonary(35.0%), cardiac(13.3%), vascular(10.0%)and neuromuscular system(10.0%). Single organ involvement was observed in 45.0% of the patients, two or at least three organ involvements were observed in 36.7% and 18.3%, respectively. The median daily dose of prednisone equivalent was 30(15-60)mg. The total response rate(CR plus PR)was 88.3%, and the rate was elevated to 93.3% after receiving alterative or combined treatment regimens. Thirty- eight patients with response to treatment received corticosteroid(CS)as mono(33 cases)or combined(5 cases)maintenance treatment with a median duration of 51(5-92)months; the median maintenance daily dose of prednisone equivalent was 5(1.25-40)mg. Twenty patients experienced cessation of CS. The main causes of patients' withdrawal were poor compliance after CR or ineffective treatment. The 5-year overall survival was(90.0±4.3)%, and the main cause of mortality was cardiac dysfunction. Conclusion: CS was highly effective on HES with manageable side effects. Most patients who have not obtained satisfactory effect could improve response via combination therapy. Cardiac dysfunction was the most common cause of mortality.
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李 静, 王 博, 冯 瑞, 李 国. [Efficacy of glucocorticoids combined with immunoglobulin in initial treatment of Kawasaki disease: a Meta analysis]. Zhongguo Dang Dai Er Ke Za Zhi 2016; 18:527-533. [PMID: 27324542 PMCID: PMC7389076 DOI: 10.7499/j.issn.1008-8830.2016.06.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2016] [Accepted: 04/12/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To systematically investigate the efficacy and safety of glucocorticoids (GCs) combined with intravenous injection of immunoglobulin (IVIG) in the initial treatment of Kawasaki disease (KD). METHODS EDLINE Database, PubMed Database, CNKI, Wanfang Data, and VIP Database were searched to collect prospective or retrospective controlled studies on the combination of GCs and IVIG as the initial treatment of KD, which were published up to March 2016. Two investigators independently screened the literature, extracted data, and assessed the quality of the articles included. Then, a Meta analysis was performed using RevMan 5.2 software. RESULTS A total of 11 articles in English were included, with 7 prospective studies and 4 retrospective studies. The results of the Meta analysis showed that compared with the group using IVIG alone, the combination group had a significantly lower incidence rate of coronary artery lesion (CAL) (OR=0.44, 95%CI 0.23-0.86, P=0.02) and a significantly shorter duration of fever (MD=-1.66, 95%CI -2.32 to -1.01, P<0.00001). The combination group had a significantly lower rate of no response to initial treatment than the IVIG alone group (OR=0.37, 95%CI 0.27-0.51, P<0.00001). The recurrence rate of KD and the incidence rate of adverse events showed no significant differences between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS GCs combined with IVIG as the initial treatment for KD can reduce the incidence rate of CAL and the rate of no response to initial treatment and shorten the duration of fever, and does not increase the recurrence rate of KD and the incidence rate of adverse events.
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Affiliation(s)
- 静 李
- 宜春学院化学与生物工程学院, 江西 宜春 336000School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Yichun University, Yichun, Jiangxi 336000, China
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- 宜春学院化学与生物工程学院, 江西 宜春 336000School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Yichun University, Yichun, Jiangxi 336000, China
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- 澳门大学中华医药研究院, 澳门 氹仔 000853
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Hui F, Xiaobo L, Lu J, Chen Q. [Patient with pemphigus vulgaris complicated with dysfunctional uterine bleeding upon glucocorticoid usage: a case report]. Hua Xi Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi 2015; 33:218-220. [PMID: 26189246 PMCID: PMC7040985 DOI: 10.7518/hxkq.2015.02.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2014] [Revised: 09/20/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Pemphigus is a severe chronic autoimmune mucocutaneous bullous disease. Glucocorticoids are considered as the first line of treatment for this disease. Dysfunctional uterine bleeding is also observed as a result of hypothalamic-pituitary-ovary axis dysfunction. This study reported one female patient with pemphigus vulgaris complicated with dysfunctional uterine bleeding upon systemic glucocorticoid usage. Before this disease was diagnosed, the patient experienced normal menstruation. The mechanism of dysfunctional uterine bleeding triggered by glucocorticoids is elucidated on the basis of case studies and literature review.
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