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Yanagisawa N, Matsuoka M, Onodera T, Iwasaki K, Hamasaki M, Ebata T, Hosokawa Y, Kondo E, Iwasaki N. Amputation surgery associated with shortened survival in patients with localized extremity bone sarcoma. J Orthop 2024; 54:124-130. [PMID: 38560589 PMCID: PMC10979017 DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2024.03.017] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Background This study assesses survival rates among patients with localized extremity bone sarcoma who have undergone amputation, pinpointing subpopulations that are disproportionately affected by amputation-related survival disparities. Methods Examination of data was conducted using the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) program, analyzing records of 3765 patients diagnosed with localized extremity bone sarcoma between 2000 and 2019. Of these, 857 received amputations (Amputation cohort), and 2908 underwent limb-sparing surgeries. Propensity score matching, considering demographic and clinical features, was utilized to ensure a fair comparison. Results Following propensity score matching, the study focused on 1714 cases. The Amputation cohort was observed to have significantly poorer survival rates (Cancer-Specific Survival [CSS]: Hazard Ratio [HR] = 1.28, 95% Confidence Interval [CI]: 1.05-1.55; Overall Survival [OS]: HR = 1.37, 95% CI: 1.15-1.63). Subsequent subgroup analysis indicated that individuals with tumors exceeding 8 cm in size or those located in the lower limbs were notably at a higher risk of shortened survival (for tumors >8 cm - CSS: HR = 1.32, 95% CI: 1.02-1.71; OS: HR = 1.39, 95% CI: 1.09-1.76; for lower limb tumors - CSS: HR = 1.25, 95% CI: 1.01-1.54; OS: HR = 1.33, 95% CI: 1.11-1.61). Conclusions Our findings demonstrate that patients diagnosed with localized extremity bone sarcoma undergoing amputation exhibit lower survival rates, especially in cases involving tumors of greater size or those situated in the lower limbs. In patient groups where amputation is inevitable, careful follow-up is required after surgical intervention.
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- Nayuhito Yanagisawa
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, North 15 West 7, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8638, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, North 15 West 7, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8638, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, North 15 West 7, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8638, Japan
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- Department of Functional Reconstruction for the Knee Joint, Hokkaido University, Kita-15, Nish-7, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8638, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, North 15 West 7, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8638, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, North 15 West 7, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8638, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, North 15 West 7, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8638, Japan
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- Centre for Sports Medicine, Hokkaido University Hospital, North 15 West 7, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8638, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, North 15 West 7, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8638, Japan
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Hight D, Ehrhardt A, Lersch F, Luedi MM, Stüber F, Kaiser HA. Lower alpha frequency of intraoperative frontal EEG is associated with postoperative delirium: A secondary propensity-matched analysis. J Clin Anesth 2024; 93:111343. [PMID: 37995609 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2023.111343] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Postoperative delirium (POD) is a serious complication of surgery, especially in the elderly patient population. It has been proposed that decreasing the amount of anesthetics by titrating to an EEG index will lower POD rate, but clear evidence is missing. A strong age-dependent negative correlation has been reported between the peak oscillatory frequency of alpha waves and end-tidal anesthetic concentration, with older patients generating slower alpha frequencies. We hypothesized, that slower alpha oscillations are associated with a higher rate of POD. METHOD Retrospective analysis of patients` data from a prospective observational study in cardiac surgical patients approved by the Bernese Ethics committee. Frontal EEG was recorded during Isoflurane effect-site concentrations of 0.7 to 0.8 and peak alpha frequency was measured at highest power between 6 and 17 Hz. Delirium was assessed by chart review. Demographic and clinical characteristics were compared between POD and non-POD groups. Selection bias was addressed using nearest neighbor propensity score matching (PSM) for best balance. This incorporated 18 variables, whereas patients with missing variable information or without an alpha oscillation were excluded. RESULT Of the 1072 patients in the original study, 828 were included, 73 with POD, 755 without. PSM allowed 328 patients into the final analysis, 67 with, 261 without POD. Before PSM, 8 variables were significantly different between POD and non-POD groups, none thereafter. Mean peak alpha frequency was significantly lower in the POD in contrast to non-POD group before and after matching (7.9 vs 8.9 Hz, 7.9 vs 8.8 Hz respectively, SD 1.3, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION Intraoperative slower frontal peak alpha frequency is independently associated with POD after cardiac surgery and may be a simple intraoperative neurophysiological marker of a vulnerable brain for POD. Further studies are needed to investigate if there is a causal link between alpha frequency and POD.
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- Darren Hight
- Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Department of Anaesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Bern, Switzerland
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- Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Department of Anaesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Bern, Switzerland; Hirslanden Clinic Aarau, Center for Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Aarau, Switzerland
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- Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Department of Anaesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Bern, Switzerland
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- Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Department of Anaesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Bern, Switzerland; Department for Anesthesiology, Intensive, Rescue and Pain medicine, Kantonsspital St Gallen, St Gallen, Switzerland
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- Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Department of Anaesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Bern, Switzerland
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- Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Department of Anaesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Bern, Switzerland; Hirslanden Clinic Aarau, Center for Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Aarau, Switzerland.
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He C, Liang L, Zhang Y, Wang T, Wang R. Prognosis prediction of procalcitonin within 24 h for acute diquat poisoning. BMC Emerg Med 2024; 24:61. [PMID: 38616281 PMCID: PMC11017620 DOI: 10.1186/s12873-024-00975-2] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND To explore the predictive value of procalcitonin (PCT) within 24 h after poisoning for prognosis of acute diquat poisoning. METHODS This retrospective study included acute diquat poisoning patients in the Nanyang City Hospital between May 2017 and July 2021. RESULTS Among the 45 patients included, 27 survived. The maximum PCT value within 24 h after poisoning was significantly higher in the non-survival patients [9.65 (2.63, 22.77) vs. 0.15 (0.10, 0.50) µg/mL, P < 0.001] compared to the survival patients. The area under the ROC curve (AUC) indicated that the maximum PCT value within 24 h had a good predictive value (AUC = 0.905, 95% CI: 0.808-1.000) compared to ingested quantity (AUC = 0.879, 95% CI: 0.776-0.981), serum creatinine (AUC = 0.776, 95% CI: 0.640-0.912), or APACHE II score (AUC = 0.778, 95% CI: 0.631-0.925). The predictive value of maximum PCT value within 24 h was comparable with blood lactate (AUC = 0.904, 95%CI: 0.807-1.000). CONCLUSIONS The maximum PCT value within 24 h after poisoning might be a good predictor for the prognosis of patients with acute diquat poisoning.
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- Cheng He
- Emergency Department of Nanyang Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, 473003, Nanyang, Henan, China.
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- Emergency Department of Nanyang Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, 473003, Nanyang, Henan, China
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- Emergency Department of Nanyang Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, 473003, Nanyang, Henan, China
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- Emergency Department of Nanyang Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, 473003, Nanyang, Henan, China
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- Emergency Department of Nanyang Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, 473003, Nanyang, Henan, China
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Du XJ, Huang YQ, Li XY, Liao Y, Jin HF, Du JB. Age and mean platelet volume-based nomogram for predicting the therapeutic efficacy of metoprolol in Chinese pediatric patients with vasovagal syncope. World J Pediatr 2024:10.1007/s12519-024-00802-5. [PMID: 38613734 DOI: 10.1007/s12519-024-00802-5] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/15/2024]
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BACKGROUND Vasovagal syncope (VVS) is the most common type of orthostatic intolerance in children. We investigated whether platelet-related factors related to treatment efficacy in children suffering from VVS treated with metoprolol. METHODS Metoprolol-treated VVS patients were recruited. The median duration of therapy was three months. Patients were followed and divided into two groups, treament-effective group and treatment-ineffective group. Logistic and least absolute shrinkage selection operator regressions were used to examine treatment outcome variables. Receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curves, precision-recall (PR) curves, calibration plots, and decision curve analyses were used to evaluate the nomogram model. RESULTS Among the 72 patients who complete the follow-up, treatment-effective group and treatment-ineffective group included 42 (58.3%) and 30 (41.7%) cases, respectively. The patients in the treatment-effective group exhibited higher mean platelet volume (MPV) [(11.0 ± 1.0) fl vs. (9.8 ± 1.0) fl, P < 0.01] and platelet distribution width [12.7% (12.3%, 14.3%) vs. 11.3% (10.2%, 12.2%), P < 0.01] than those in the treatment-ineffective group. The sex ratio was significantly different (P = 0.046). A fit model comprising age [odds ratio (OR) = 0.766, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.594-0.987] and MPV (OR = 5.613, 95% CI = 2.297-13.711) might predict therapeutic efficacy. The area under the curve of the ROC and PR curves was computed to be 0.85 and 0.9, respectively. The P value of the Hosmer-Lemeshow test was 0.27. The decision curve analysis confirmed that managing children with VVS based on the predictive model led to a net advantage ranging from 0.01 to 0.58. The nomogram is convenient for clinical applications. CONCLUSION A novel nomogram based on age and MPV can predict the therapeutic benefits of metoprolol in children with VVS.
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- Xiao-Juan Du
- Department of Pediatrics, Peking University First Hospital, No. 1 Xi'anmen Street, West District, Beijing, 100034, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Peking University First Hospital, No. 1 Xi'anmen Street, West District, Beijing, 100034, China
- State Key Laboratory of Vascular Homeostasis and Remodeling, Peking University, No. 38, Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Statistics, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, 100034, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Peking University First Hospital, No. 1 Xi'anmen Street, West District, Beijing, 100034, China.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Peking University First Hospital, No. 1 Xi'anmen Street, West District, Beijing, 100034, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Vascular Homeostasis and Remodeling, Peking University, No. 38, Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, China.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Peking University First Hospital, No. 1 Xi'anmen Street, West District, Beijing, 100034, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Vascular Homeostasis and Remodeling, Peking University, No. 38, Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, China.
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Shimane G, Nakano Y, Kitago M, Yagi H, Abe Y, Hasegawa Y, Soga S, Okuda S, Ishii R, Kitagawa Y. Preoperative predictive factors for positive peritoneal cytology results in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinomas: a retrospective study. Int J Clin Oncol 2024:10.1007/s10147-024-02523-1. [PMID: 38598039 DOI: 10.1007/s10147-024-02523-1] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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BACKGROUND The clinical importance of positive peritoneal cytology results in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinomas remains controversial. We evaluated the prognosis of these patients and the predictive preoperative risk factors for positive peritoneal cytology results. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed patients who underwent curative-intent surgery at our institution between May 2010 and June 2020. Preoperative risk factors for positive peritoneal cytology results were identified using logistic regression analysis. A scoring model was constructed using the total number of significant independent predictors for positive peritoneal cytology results. RESULTS Of 233 patients, 18 (7.7%) had positive peritoneal cytology results. The recurrence-free survival and cancer-specific survival were markedly worse in patients with positive peritoneal cytology results than in those with negative peritoneal cytology results (recurrence-free survival: 6.0 months vs. 16.6 months, p = 0.050; cancer-specific survival: 19.4 months vs. 47.5 months, p = 0.034). Tumor location (odds ratio: 3.760, 95% confidence interval: 1.099-11.818, p = 0.023), tumor size > 25 mm (odds ratio: 3.410, 95% confidence interval: 1.031-11.277, p = 0.046), preoperative serosal invasion (odds ratio: 5.193, 95% confidence interval: 1.099-24.531, p = 0.038), and preoperative carcinoembryonic antigen level > 5.6 ng/mL (odds ratio: 3.816, 95% confidence interval: 1.248-10.667, p = 0.019) were identified as significant independent predictive factors. Our predictive model's optimal cutoff and positive predictive values for positive peritoneal cytology results were 3 and 27.9%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The indications for curative-intent surgery should be considered carefully in patients with high-risk factors for positive peritoneal cytology results.
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- Gaku Shimane
- Department of Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan.
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- Department of Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Dokkyo Medical University School of Medicine, 880 Kita-Kobayashi, Mibu, Tochigi, 321-0293, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan
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- Department of Biostatistics, Institute of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1, Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8575, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan
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Ishibashi H, Enomoto Y, Takaoka S, Aoki K, Nagai H, Yamagata K, Ishibashi-Kanno N, Uchida F, Fukuzawa S, Tabuchi K, Bukawa H, Suzuki Y, Yanagawa T. Analysis of predictors of fever after aortic valve replacement: Diabetic patients are less likely to develop fever after aortic valve replacement, a single-centre retrospective study. J Perioper Pract 2024:17504589241232503. [PMID: 38590001 DOI: 10.1177/17504589241232503] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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BACKGROUND Postoperative temperature dysregulation affects the length of hospital stay and prognosis. This study evaluated the factors that influence the occurrence of fever in patients after aortic valve replacement surgery. METHODS Eighty-seven consecutive patients who underwent aortic valve replacement surgery were included. Patients' age, sex and body mass index; presence of diabetes mellitus; operation time; blood loss; blood transfusion volume; preoperative and postoperative laboratory findings; presence or absence of oral function management; and fever >38°C were retrospectively analysed through univariate and multiple logistic regression analyses. RESULTS Among the variables, only diabetes mellitus status was significantly associated with fever ⩾38°C. Postoperatively, patients with diabetes mellitus were significantly less likely to develop fever above 38°C and a fever rising to 38°C. CONCLUSIONS This study shows that the presence of comorbid diabetes mellitus decreases the frequency of developing fever >38°C after aortic valve replacement surgery.
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- Hiroshi Ishibashi
- Doctoral program in Clinical Sciences, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
- Department of Cardiology, National Hospital Organization Tokyo National Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Ibaraki Prefectural Central Hospital, Kasama, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Tsukuba Hospital, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, National Hospital Organization Tokyo National Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Ibaraki Prefectural Central Hospital, Kasama, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Institute of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Institute of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Institute of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Tsukuba Hospital, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, School of Medicine, Shinshu University, Matsumoto, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Institute of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Ibaraki Prefectural Central Hospital, Kasama, Japan
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Institute of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Ibaraki Prefectural Central Hospital, Kasama, Japan
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Institute of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
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Un Nisa Mughal Z, Malik A. Letter to editor : comparison of the surgical outcomes of the posterior approach, video‑assisted thoracic surgery, and combined approach for thoracic dumbbell tumors based on a new classification: a retrospective study of published cases. Neurosurg Rev 2024; 47:143. [PMID: 38587760 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-024-02384-2] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2024] [Revised: 03/23/2024] [Accepted: 03/30/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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This critique evaluates a retrospective study comparing surgical outcomes for thoracic dumbbell tumors utilizing different approaches. The study provides comprehensive insights into the management of this complex condition, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of its methodology and findings. While the study offers valuable information for guiding clinical practice, its retrospective design and inherent limitations warrant careful interpretation of the results. Addressing these limitations through prospective studies with randomized designs and larger patient populations could further enhance our understanding of the optimal surgical approach for thoracic dumbbell tumors.
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- Zaib Un Nisa Mughal
- Department of Medicine, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Rafiqi H J Shaheed Road, Karachi, Pakistan.
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- Department of Medicine, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Rafiqi H J Shaheed Road, Karachi, Pakistan
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Ishikawa A, Koba Y, Furuta T, Chang W, Yonai S, Matsumoto S, Hashimoto S, Hirai Y, Sato T. Monte carlo simulation study on the dose and dose-averaged linear energy transfer distributions in carbon ion radiotherapy. Radiol Phys Technol 2024:10.1007/s12194-024-00798-7. [PMID: 38570400 DOI: 10.1007/s12194-024-00798-7] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2023] [Revised: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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Dose-averaged linear energy transfer (LETd) is conventionally evaluated from the relative biological effectiveness (RBE)-LETd fitted function used in the treatment planning system. In this study, we calculated the physical doses and their linear energy transfer (LET) distributions for patterns of typical CIRT beams using Monte Carlo (MC) simulation. The LETd was then deduced from the MC simulation and compared with that obtained from the conventional method. The two types of LETd agreed well with each other, except around the distal end of the spread-out Bragg peak. Furthermore, an MC simulation was conducted with the material composition of water and realistic materials. The profiles of physical dose and LETd were in good agreement for both techniques. These results indicate that the previous studies to analyze the minimum LETd in CIRT cases are valid for practical situations, and the material composition conversion to water little affects the dose distribution in the irradiation field.
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- Akihisa Ishikawa
- Nuclear Science and Engineering Center, Japan Atomic Energy Agency, 2-4 Shirakata, Tokai-mura, Ibaraki, 319-1195, Japan.
- Quantum Life and Medical Science Directorate, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology, 4-9-1, Anagawa, Inage-ku, Chiba, 263-8555, Japan.
- Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, 464-8603, Japan.
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- Quantum Life and Medical Science Directorate, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology, 4-9-1, Anagawa, Inage-ku, Chiba, 263-8555, Japan
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- Nuclear Science and Engineering Center, Japan Atomic Energy Agency, 2-4 Shirakata, Tokai-mura, Ibaraki, 319-1195, Japan
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- Department of Radiological Sciences, Graduate School of Human Health Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan University, 7-2-10, Higashiogu, Arakawa-Ku, Tokyo, 116-8551, Japan
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- Quantum Life and Medical Science Directorate, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology, 4-9-1, Anagawa, Inage-ku, Chiba, 263-8555, Japan
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- Department of Radiological Sciences, Graduate School of Human Health Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan University, 7-2-10, Higashiogu, Arakawa-Ku, Tokyo, 116-8551, Japan
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- Nuclear Science and Engineering Center, Japan Atomic Energy Agency, 2-4 Shirakata, Tokai-mura, Ibaraki, 319-1195, Japan
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- Department of Radiological Sciences, Graduate School of Human Health Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan University, 7-2-10, Higashiogu, Arakawa-Ku, Tokyo, 116-8551, Japan
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- Nuclear Science and Engineering Center, Japan Atomic Energy Agency, 2-4 Shirakata, Tokai-mura, Ibaraki, 319-1195, Japan
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Limenh LW, Kasahun AE, Sendekie AK, Seid AM, Mitku ML, Fenta ET, Melese M, Workye M, Simegn W, Ayenew W. Tuberculosis treatment outcomes and associated factors among tuberculosis patients treated at healthcare facilities of Motta Town, Northwest Ethiopia: a five-year retrospective study. Sci Rep 2024; 14:7695. [PMID: 38565912 PMCID: PMC10987627 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-58080-0] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health concern, particularly in low-resource settings. The treatment outcome is a crucial indicator of the effectiveness of TB treatment programs. Assessing the current treatment outcome and its associated factors is essential for improving patient care and reducing the spread of TB. Therefore, this study aimed to assess TB treatment outcomes and their associated factors among TB patients who received treatment at public healthcare facilities in Motta Town, Northwest Ethiopia. A facility-based retrospective cross-sectional study design was employed in two TB treatment centers in Motta town from January 2017 to December 2021. The study participants were all patients diagnosed with TB who received treatment. A p-value of 0.05 with a 95% confidence interval (CI) was used to determine statistical significance. A total of 362 TB patients were included in the study. The overall treatment success rate was 88.4% (95% CI 85.1, 91.7). Male gender (AOR = 2.40, 95% CI 1.16, 4.98), normal nutritional status (AOR = 3.11, 95% CI 1.33, 7.25), HIV negative status (AOR = 3.35, 95% CI 1.31, 8.60), and non-presumptive drug resistance to TB (AOR = 3.72, 95% CI 1.74, 7.98) were significantly associated with successful TB treatment outcomes (p < 0.05). In the current study, nine out of ten study participants had successful TB treatment outcome rates. Male gender, normal nutritional status, non-presumed drug resistance to TB, and HIV-negative status were significantly associated with successful TB treatment outcomes. By taking risk factors associated with poor treatment outcomes like those found in this study into account, patient management and treatment can be optimized. Sufficient TB control measures for populations are imperative and could significantly reduce the nation's total TB burden.
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- Liknaw Workie Limenh
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Science, Injibara University, Injibara, Ethiopia
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- Department of Human Physiology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia
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- Department of Social and Administrative Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Social and Administrative Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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Yue Z, Liu S, Zhu Y, Shen Y, Zeng C, Li J, Chen Y, Wei R. The role of surgical factors eliciting oculocardiac reflex of patients undergoing orbital tumor surgery: a retrospective study. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2024; 262:1295-1303. [PMID: 37950752 DOI: 10.1007/s00417-023-06311-x] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Revised: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/13/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Orbital tumors are an interdisciplinary disease, and surgery is one of the main treatment methods. The oculocardiac reflex (OCR) is a condition of surgery for orbital tumors. The aim of this study was to investigate whether there is an association between many surgical factors and the incidence of OCR in orbital tumor surgery. METHODS Comparisons were made between patients with and without OCR using the Mann-Whitney test, Fisher's exact test, and Chi-square test. When comparing multiple groups (groups > 2), to explain which two groups had differences, post hoc testing was used for analysis, and the differences between groups were judged according to the adjusted standardized residuals. RESULTS The results showed that the incidence of intraoperative OCR was different based on the different exposed operative field locations (p = 0.021). The OCR incidence in those with lesions involving the orbital apex and lesions adhering to extraocular muscles was higher than that of others (p < 0.001 and p = 0.003). In addition, multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that orbital apex involvement and extraocular muscle adhesion were highly associated with a higher incidence of OCR (p < 0.001 and p = 0.013), while the operative field located in the lateral-superior orbit was highly associated with a lower incidence of OCR (p = 0.029). CONCLUSION In orbital tumor surgery under general anesthesia, lesions involving the orbital apex and lesion adhesion to the extraocular muscles were independent risk factors for OCR, and an operative field located in the lateral-superior orbit was a protective factor for OCR.
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- Zifan Yue
- Department of Ophthalmology, Changzheng Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Changzheng Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, Naval Medical Center of PLA, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Changzheng Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Changzheng Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Changzheng Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Changzheng Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Changzheng Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Changzheng Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China.
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Lobos E, Catanzariti A, McMillen R. Critical Analysis of Retrospective Study Designs: Cohort and Case Series. Clin Podiatr Med Surg 2024; 41:273-280. [PMID: 38388124 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpm.2023.09.002] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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Retrospective studies represent an often used research methodology in the podiatric scientific literature, with cohort studies and case series being two of the most prevalent designs. Choosing a retrospective method is often dependent on multiple factors, two of the most important being details of the research question to be explored and the sample size that can be acquired. When analyzing literature, a reader must understand how retrospective studies work to critically examine the methods, results, and discussions to determine if the conclusion is reasonable and might be applied to clinical practice.
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- Emily Lobos
- Department of Orthopedics, Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery, West Penn Hospital, 4800 Friendship Avenue, N1, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics, West Penn Hospital Foot & Ankle Surgery, Allegheny Health Network, 4800 Friendship Avenue, N1, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, USA.
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- Department of Orthopedics, West Penn Hospital Foot & Ankle Surgery, Allegheny Health Network, 4800 Friendship Avenue, N1, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, USA
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T R, C D, A R, Jc Y. Nine years of imported malaria in a teaching hospital in Belgium: Demographics, clinical characteristics, and outcomes. Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis 2024; 108:116206. [PMID: 38335879 DOI: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2024.116206] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Revised: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND Imported malaria is often misdiagnosed due to the aspecific symptoms and lack of familiarity among clinicians. This study aims to evaluate a decade-long trend of imported malaria cases in a Belgian teaching hospital by analyzing demographics, clinical characteristics, and outcomes. METHODS Medical records of 223 patients with confirmed malaria diagnoses between 2010 and 2019 were analyzed. RESULTS Most patients were male (63.2%), aged 18-65 years (77.1%), and visiting friends or relatives (40.8%). Central Africa was the most common travel destination (54.3%), and 63.7% did not take prophylaxis. Symptoms were flu-like, with fever (91.9%) being most prevalent. P. falciparum was identified in 88.3% of cases. A high proportion of severe cases (41.7%) and a low mortality rate (0.9%) were recorded. A severe form of the disease is associated with a more extended hospital stay than uncomplicated form (median of 5 vs. 4 days, p < 0.001). Thirty-five-point five percent [33/93] of patients with severe malaria have had a previous malaria infection compared to 50.8% [66/130] of uncomplicated patients (p= 0.013) wich was statistically significant. CONCLUSION Malaria disproportionately affects VFRs traveling to Central Africa, and flu-like symptoms should raise suspicion. Prophylaxis is essential to prevent the disease, and early diagnosis is critical for effective management. A severe form of the disease is associated with a more extended hospital stay than uncomplicated form and people with a previous history of malaria have a less severe disease.
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- Ratovonjanahary T
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit, Institut de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique (IREC), Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium
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- Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc., Boston, MA, USA
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- Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit, Institut de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique (IREC), Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium; Institut de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique (IREC), Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium.
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Li WX, Sun CH, Li ZD, Lin JY, Shao Y, Chen L, Li LL, Ye X, Shen YW. Anaphylactic deaths: A retrospective study of forensic autopsy cases from 2009 to 2019 in Shanghai, China. Heliyon 2024; 10:e28049. [PMID: 38515709 PMCID: PMC10955291 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28049] [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] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
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Anaphylaxis is a rare but well-known cause of sudden unexpected death, although data from forensic autopsies in anaphylactic deaths are limited. Herein, a retrospective study of a series of allergic deaths from 2009 through 2019 in Shanghai, China, was conducted to investigate the demographic, medical, and forensic pathological characteristics of fatal anaphylaxis to improve medicolegal understanding on anaphylactic death. Sixty-two autopsy cases of anaphylactic death were registered in this study. Males dominated the cases (74.2%) against females (25.8%), with an average age of 38.8 years. Medications (98.4%), particularly antibiotics (72.6%), were the most frequent cause of anaphylaxis, and 44 cases (71.0%) occurred in clinics administered illegally by unlicensed clinicians. The anaphylactic symptoms began within a few minutes to less than 1 h in 53 cases, with dyspnea (56.5%) and sudden shock (46.8%) being the most common clinical signs. Thirty cases (48.4%) of anaphylaxis resulted in death within 1 h. Laryngeal edema and multiple tissue eosinophil infiltration (85.5%) were the most prevalent autopsy findings, followed by pulmonary edema and congestion (24.2%), which were considered to be non-specific but suggestive. The comorbidities were mainly cardiovascular disease (33.9%), pneumonia (8.1%) and asthma (8.1%). Serum IgE were measured in 11 of 62 cases, ranging from 43.3 to 591 IU/ml, severed as a helpful marker. Therefore, we suggested a thorough analysis of allergen exposure, clinical history and autopsy findings is required for the diagnosis of anaphylactic death currently.
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- Wen-xin Li
- Department of Forensic Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, PR China
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- Criminal Science and Technology Research Institute, Fengxian Branch of Shanghai Municipal Public Security Bureau, Shanghai, 201499, PR China
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- Shanghai Key laboratory of Forensic Medicine, Academy of Forensic Science, Ministry of Justice, Shanghai, 200063, PR China
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, PR China
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, PR China
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, PR China
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, PR China
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, PR China
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, PR China
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Li W, Sun J, Wang T, Liu Y, Zhou W, Man X. Clinical and laboratory features of neurosyphilis: A single-center, retrospective study of 402 patients. Heliyon 2024; 10:e28011. [PMID: 38524602 PMCID: PMC10958422 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28011] [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] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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Neurosyphilis is a serious global health issue and a big challenge in developing countries, related risk factors should be taken seriously. Although there are a certain number of studies describing the clinical and laboratory features and risk factors for symptomatic neurosyphilis (SNS), but some risk factors are still controversial. The aim of this research is to investigate the association between asymptomatic neurosyphilis (ANS) and symptomatic neurosyphilis (SNS) and identify risk factors for SNS. This was a single-center retrospective study in a tertiary hospital in Hangzhou, China. The clinical and laboratory features of neurosyphilis patients from January 1, 2011 to July 31, 2020 were retrospectively reviewed. After detailed assessments based on diagnostic criteria, 402 patients with neurosyphilis were enrolled in this study. There were 299 male and 103 female patients. The median age was 53.5 (45, 61) years. Multivariable logistic regression displayed that SNS were correlated with the following factors: male, without anti-syphilis treatment, high pretreatment serum RPR titer and positive CSF RPR. Our findings suggest a potential association between SNS and specific factors, including male gender, elevated pretreatment serum and CSF RPR titers. Moreover, our observations indicate that individuals without anti-syphilis treatment may be at a higher likelihood of manifesting the symptomatic form. This underscores the importance of considering gender, RPR titers, and treatment status as significant contributors to the risk profile for SNS.
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- Wei Li
- Department of Dermatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310009, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310009, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310009, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310009, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310009, China
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Albanesi B, Conti A, Politano G, Dimonte V, Gianino MM, Campagna S. Emergency department visits by nursing home residents. A retrospective Italian study of administrative databases from 2015 to 2019. BMC Geriatr 2024; 24:295. [PMID: 38549053 PMCID: PMC10976813 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-024-04912-7] [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] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/01/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Visits to Emergency Departments (ED) can be traumatic for Nursing Home (NH) residents. In Italy, the rate of ED visits by NH residents was recently calculated as 3.3%. The reduction of inappropriate ED visits represents a priority for National Healthcare Systems worldwide. Nevertheless, research on factors associated with ED visits is still under-studied in the Italian setting. This study has two main aims: (i) to describe the baseline characteristics of NH residents visiting ED at regional level; (ii) to assess the characteristics, trends, and factors associated with these visits. METHODS A retrospective study of administrative data for five years was performed in the Piedmont Region. Data from 24,208 NH residents were analysed. Data were obtained by merging two ministerial databases of residential care and ED use. Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of the residents, trends, and rates of ED visits were collected. A Generalized Linear Model (GLM) regression was used to evaluate the factors associated with ED visits. RESULTS In 5 years, 12,672 residents made 24,609 ED visits. Aspecific symptoms (45%), dyspnea (17%) and trauma (16%) were the most frequent problems reported at ED. 51% of these visits were coded as non-critical, and 58% were discharged to the NH. The regression analysis showed an increased risk of ED visits for men (OR = 1.61, 95% CI 1.51-1.70) and for residents with a stay in NH longer than 400 days (OR = 2.19, 95% CI 2.08-2.31). CONCLUSIONS Our study indicates that more than half of NH residents' ED visits could potentially be prevented by treating residents in NH. Investments in the creation of a structured and effective network within primary care services, promoting the use of health technology and palliative care approaches, could reduce ED visits and help clinicians manage residents on-site and remotely.
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- Beatrice Albanesi
- Department of Sciences of Public Health and Pediatrics, University of Turin, Via Santena 5 bis, Turin, 10126, Italy
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- Department of Sciences of Public Health and Pediatrics, University of Turin, Via Santena 5 bis, Turin, 10126, Italy.
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- Department of Control and Computer Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Sciences of Public Health and Pediatrics, University of Turin, Via Santena 5 bis, Turin, 10126, Italy
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- Department of Sciences of Public Health and Pediatrics, University of Turin, Via Santena 5 bis, Turin, 10126, Italy
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- Department of Sciences of Public Health and Pediatrics, University of Turin, Via Santena 5 bis, Turin, 10126, Italy
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Kim DH, Yoo MG, Kim NY, Choi SY, Jang M, An M, Jeong SJ, Kim J. Effect of Paxlovid in COVID-19 treatment during the periods of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.5 and BN.1 subvariant dominance in the Republic of Korea: a retrospective cohort study. Osong Public Health Res Perspect 2024:j.phrp.2023.0230. [PMID: 38621766 DOI: 10.24171/j.phrp.2023.0230] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024] Open
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Objectives This study was conducted to assess the efficacy of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir treatment in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), particularly those aged 60 years and older. Using real-world data, the period during which the BN.1 Omicron variant was dominant was compared to the period dominated by the BA.5 variant. Methods In this retrospective cohort study, data were collected regarding 2,665,281 patients infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 between July 24, 2022, and March 31, 2023. Propensity score matching was utilized to match patients who received nirmatrelvir/ritonavir in a 1:4 ratio between BN.1 and BA.5 variant groups. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was employed to assess the effects of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir within these groups. Results Compared to the prior period, the efficacy of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir did not significantly differ during the interval of Omicron BN.1 variant dominance in the Republic of Korea. Among patients treated with nirmatrelvir/ritonavir, a significantly lower risk of mortality was observed in the BN.1 group (odds ratio [OR], 0.698; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.557-0.875) compared to the BA.5 group. However, this treatment did not significantly reduce the risk of severe or critical illness, including death, for those in the BN.1 group (OR, 0.856; 95% CI, 0.728-1.007). Conclusion Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir has maintained its effectiveness against COVID-19, even with the emergence of the BN.1 Omicron subvariant. Consequently, we strongly recommend the administration of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir to patients exhibiting COVID-19-related symptoms, irrespective of the dominant Omicron variant or their vaccination status, to mitigate disease severity and decrease the risk of mortality.
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- Dong-Hwi Kim
- Patient Management Team, Centrol Headquarters of COVID-19, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
- Division of Emerging Infectious Disease, Bureau of Infectious Disease Risk Response, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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- Patient Management Team, Centrol Headquarters of COVID-19, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
- Division of Public Health Emergency Response Research, Bureau of Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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- Patient Management Team, Centrol Headquarters of COVID-19, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
- Division of Emerging Infectious Disease, Bureau of Infectious Disease Risk Response, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Public Health Emergency Response Research, Bureau of Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
- Data Analysis Team, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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- Data Analysis Team, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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- Data Analysis Team, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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- Data Analysis Team, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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- Patient Management Team, Centrol Headquarters of COVID-19, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
- Division of Emerging Infectious Disease, Bureau of Infectious Disease Risk Response, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
- Division of Clinical Research, Center for Emerging Virus Research, Natinal Institute of Infectious Disease, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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Hu JN, Xu F, Hao YR, Sun CY, Wu KM, Lin Y, Zhong L, Zeng X. MH-STRALP: A scoring system for prognostication in patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding. World J Gastrointest Surg 2024; 16:790-806. [PMID: 38577095 PMCID: PMC10989336 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i3.790] [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] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 01/21/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a common medical emergency and early assessment of its outcomes is vital for treatment decisions. AIM To develop a new scoring system to predict its prognosis. METHODS In this retrospective study, 692 patients with UGIB were enrolled from two centers and divided into a training (n = 591) and a validation cohort (n = 101). The clinical data were collected to develop new prognostic prediction models. The endpoint was compound outcome defined as (1) demand for emergency surgery or vascular intervention, (2) being transferred to the intensive care unit, or (3) death during hospitalization. The models' predictive ability was compared with previously established scores by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. RESULTS Totally 22.2% (131/591) patients in the training cohort and 22.8% (23/101) in the validation cohort presented poor outcomes. Based on the stepwise-forward Logistic regression analysis, eight predictors were integrated to determine a new post-endoscopic prognostic scoring system (MH-STRALP); a nomogram was determined to present the model. Compared with the previous scores (GBS, Rockall, ABC, AIMS65, and PNED score), MH-STRALP showed the best prognostic prediction ability with area under the ROC curves (AUROCs) of 0.899 and 0.826 in the training and validation cohorts, respectively. According to the calibration curve, decision curve analysis, and internal cross-validation, the nomogram showed good calibration ability and net clinical benefit in both cohorts. After removing the endoscopic indicators, the pre-endoscopic model (pre-MH-STRALP score) was conducted. Similarly, the pre-MH-STRALP score showed better predictive value (AUROCs of 0.868 and 0.767 in the training and validation cohorts, respectively) than the other pre-endoscopic scores. CONCLUSION The MH-STRALP score and pre-MH-STRALP score are simple, convenient, and accurate tools for prognosis prediction of UGIB, and may be applied for early decision on its management strategies.
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- Jun-Nan Hu
- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200120, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200120, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, Navy Military Medical University, Shanghai 200003, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200120, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, Navy Military Medical University, Shanghai 200003, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, Navy Military Medical University, Shanghai 200003, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200120, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200120, China
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Xu D, Zhou H, Hu M, Sheng Y, Li H, Wei L, Xu J, Jiang Z, Shao X, Xi Z, He S, Lou M, Ke S. Safety of early antiplatelet therapy in non-cardioembolic mild stroke patients with thrombocytopenia. Zhejiang Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban 2024:1-9. [PMID: 38531768 DOI: 10.3724/zdxbyxb-2023-0423] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the safety of early antiplatelet therapy in non-cardioembolic mild stroke patients with thrombocytopenia. METHODS Data of acute ischemic stroke patients with baseline National Institutes of Health Stroke scale (NIHSS) score ≤3 and a platelet count <100×109/L were obtained from a multicenter register. Those who required anticoagulation or had other contraindications to antiplatelet therapy were excluded. Short-term safety outcomes were in-hospital bleeding events, while the long-term safety outcome was 1-year all-cause death. The short-term neurological outcomes were evaluated by modified Rankin scale (mRS) score at discharge. RESULTS A total of 1868 non-cardioembolic mild stroke patients with thrombocytopenia were enrolled in this study. Multivariate regression analyses showed that mono-antiplatelet therapy significantly increased the proportion of mRS of 0-1 at discharge (OR=1.657, 95%CI: 1.253-2.192, P<0.01) and did not increase the risk of hemorrhage (OR=2.359, 95%CI: 0.301-18.503, P>0.05), compared to those without antiplatelet therapy. However, dual-antiplatelet therapy did not bring more neurological benefits (OR=0.923, 95%CI: 0.690-1.234, P>0.05), but increased the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding (OR=2.837, 95%CI: 1.311-6.136, P<0.01), compared with those with mono-antiplatelet therapy. For patients with platelet counts ≤75×109/L and >90×109/L, antiplatelet therapy significantly improved neurological functional outcomes (P<0.05). In contrast, for patients with platelet counts (>75-90)×109/L, antiplatelet therapy resulted in a significant improvement of 1-year survival (P<0.05). Even with concurrent coagulation abnormalities, monotherapy did not increase the risk of various types of bleeding (all P>0.05) and improved neurological functional outcomes (all P<0.01). There was no significant difference in the occurrence of bleeding events, one-year all-cause mortality risk, and neurological functional outcomes between aspirin and clopidogrel (all P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS For non-cardioembolic mild stroke patients with thrombocytopenia, antiplatelet therapy is still reasonable. Mono-antiplatelet therapy has the same efficiency as dual-antiplatelet therapy in neurological outcome improvement with lower risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.
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- Dongjuan Xu
- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Dongyang Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Jinhua 322100, Zhejiang Province, China.
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- Department of Neurology, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310009, China
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- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Dongyang Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Jinhua 322100, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Dongyang Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Jinhua 322100, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Dongyang Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Jinhua 322100, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Dongyang Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Jinhua 322100, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Dongyang Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Jinhua 322100, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Dongyang Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Jinhua 322100, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, the First People's Hospital of Chun'an, Hangzhou 311700, China
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- Department of Neurology, Haiyan People's Hospital, Jiaxing 314300, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, Zhoushan Hospital, Zhoushan 316000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310009, China
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- Department of Neurology, Taizhou Hospital, Taizhou 318000, Zhejiang Province, China.
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Jiang XZ, Li HH, Yu ZZ, Wang C. Deliberate self-harm among pediatric psychiatric inpatients in China: A single-center retrospective study. World J Psychiatry 2024; 14:398-408. [PMID: 38617980 PMCID: PMC11008394 DOI: 10.5498/wjp.v14.i3.398] [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] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND For children and adolescents, deliberate self-harm (DSH) is becoming a mental health problem of concern. Despite several studies on the prevalence and factors of DSH in the world, there is little information on DSH among children and adolescents in China. This study explores the prevalence, types, associated risk factors and tendency of DSH in pediatric psychiatric inpatients in China. AIM To understand the situation of DSH among hospitalized children and adolescents and its related factors. METHODS In this study, we retrospectively studied 1414 hospitalized children and adolescents with mental illness at Xiamen Mental Health Center from 2014 to 2019, extracted the demographic and clinical data of all patients, and analyzed clinical risk factors of DSH. RESULTS A total of 239 (16.90%) patients engaged in at least one type of DSH in our study. Cutting (n = 115, 48.12%) was the most common type of DSH. Females (n = 171, 71.55%) were more likely to engage in DSH than males (n = 68, 28.45%). DSH was positively associated with depressive disorders [OR = 3.845 (2.196-6.732); P < 0.01], female [OR = 2.536 (1.815-3.542); P < 0.01], parental marital status [OR = 5.387 (2.254-12.875); P < 0.01] and negative family history of psychiatric illness [OR = 7.767 (2.952-20.433); P < 0.01], but not with occupation, substance use and history of physical abuse. CONCLUSION Our findings suggest that for patients with depression, females, an abnormal marriage of parents, and no history of mental illness, attention should be paid to the occurrence of DSH.
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- Xing-Zhi Jiang
- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Shenzhen Kangning Hospital, Shenzhen Mental Health Center, Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Psychological Healthcare and Shenzhen Institute of Mental Health, Shenzhen 518020, Guangdong Province, China
- Department of Psychiatry, Xiamen Xianyue Hospital, Xiamen 361012, Fujian Province, China
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116000, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen 361000, Fujian Province, China
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- Department of Neurology and Department of Neuroscience, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361000, Fujian Province, China
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Li J, Song Z, Shang A. Clinical Features and Surgical Management of Intramedullary Schwannoma of the Spinal Cord. World Neurosurg 2024:S1878-8750(24)00455-8. [PMID: 38514035 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2024.03.070] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2024] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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BACKGROUND Intramedullary schwannoma is a relatively rare tumor with only a few literature reports. This study was aimed to report the clinical characteristics of intramedullary schwannoma and discuss imaging findings and treatment strategies. METHODS The inclusion criterion was consecutive patients with intramedullary schwannomas who were surgically treated in our institution between 2017 and 2022. Data included clinical characteristics, radiologic features, surgical management, and prognosis. Clinical and follow-up details of all cases were collected and reviewed. RESULTS This study included 3 male and 8 female patients. The mean age was 45 years (range 26-77 years). Cervical spine (4 cases, 36.4%), thoracic spine (4 cases, 36.4%), and lumbosacral spine (3 cases, 27.3%) involvement was found. Weakness, numbness and pain of limbs were the main symptoms at administration. Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated lesion with spinal cord medullary invasion and well demarcated margins. The postoperative histologic examination showed benign lesions and confirmed the schwannoma. CONCLUSIONS This article presented a series of 11 cases of intramedullary schwannoma with sharp margins and well-enhanced features. Prognosis and functional recovery were good after gross total resection.
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- Junyang Li
- The School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China; Department of Neurosurgery, The General Hospital of People's Liberation Army, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pathology, The General Hospital of People's Liberation Army, Beijing, China
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- The School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China; Department of Neurosurgery, The General Hospital of People's Liberation Army, Beijing, China.
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Liu R, Guo Y, Yin G, Tuo H, Zhu Y, Yang W, Wang Y. Magnetic anchoring device assisted-laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy versus conventional laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: A retrospective cohort study. Heliyon 2024; 10:e26875. [PMID: 38434329 PMCID: PMC10907795 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e26875] [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] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 02/17/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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Background Bariatric surgeries, including the sleeve gastrectomy, have been recognized as the most effectively treatment strategy for severe obesity. Magnetic devices have been successfully used in bariatric surgeries. Here, we intended to evaluate the safety and efficiency of magnetic anchoring device assisted-laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (MLSG), and to make a comparison of the short-term results between conventional laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (CLSG) and MLSG. Methods The retrospective cohort study was carried out by analyzing and summarizing the data from a database of routinely collected data. The cohort included the patients who underwent either CLSG (n = 120) or MLSG (n = 115) at a single center between January 2018 and December 2020 with a two-year follow-up. The effects of these two surgeries on the weight loss, resolution of comorbidities and quality of life (QOL) were analyzed. Results The two groups were similar in gender, age, body mass index, abdominal girth, as well as the type and proportion of comorbidities. And the cases in MLSG group had a markedly shorter time of operation (MLSG, 72.59 min vs. CLSG, 76.67 min; P = 0.003). Length of stay in hospital was significantly shorter in the MLSG group than that in the CLSG group (MLSG, 5.59 days vs. CLSG, 5.96 days; P = 0.016). Neither fatal event nor conversion to open surgery happened among all cases. There were no differences in terms of the postoperative complications between the two groups. Magnetic device-related mild hepatic lacerations occurred and were handled by hemostatic treatments in 3 cases. The QOL of patients in MLSG was better at 6-month after surgery, but there was no significant difference between the two groups at 1-year or 2-year after surgery. Conclusion Both MLSG and CLSG prove safe and effective, and the patients underwent MLSG have a shorter length of stay in hospital, and a better QOL during 6 months after surgery.
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- Runkun Liu
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, Shaanxi, China
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Alqifari SF, Esmail AK, Alarifi DM, Alsuliman GY, Alhati MM, Mutlaq MR, Aldhaeefi M, Alshuaibi SA, Amirthalingam P, Abdallah A, Wasel AS, Hamad HR, Alamin S, Atia TH, Alqahtani T. Adherence to Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices in diabetes mellitus patients in Saudi Arabia: A multicenter retrospective study. World J Diabetes 2024; 15:440-454. [PMID: 38591075 PMCID: PMC10999047 DOI: 10.4239/wjd.v15.i3.440] [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] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/15/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) are predisposed to an increased risk of infection signifying the importance of vaccination to protect against its potentially severe complications. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (CDC/ACIP) issued immunization re-commendations to protect this patient population. AIM To assess the adherence of patients with DM to the CDC/ACIP immunization recommendations in Saudi Arabia and to identify the factors associated with the vaccine adherence rate. METHODS An observational retrospective study conducted in 2023 was used to collect data on the vaccination records from 13 diabetes care centers in Saudi Arabia with 1000 eligible patients in phase I with data collected through chart review and 709 patients in phase II through online survey. RESULTS Among participants, 10.01% (n = 71) had never received any vaccine, while 85.89% (n = 609) received at least one dose of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine, and 34.83% (n = 247) had received the annual influenza vaccine. Only 2.96% (n = 21), 2.11% (n = 15), and 1.12% (n = 8) received herpes zoster, tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap), and human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines, respectively. For patients with DM in Saudi Arabia, the rate of vaccination for annual influenza and COVID-19 vaccines was higher compared to other vaccinations such as herpes zoster, Tdap, pneumococcal, and HPV. Factors such as vaccine recommendations provided by family physicians or specialists, site of care, income level, DM-related hospitalization history, residency site, hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) level, and health sector type can significantly influence the vaccination rate in patients with DM. Among non-vaccinated patients with DM, the most reported barriers were lack of knowledge and fear of side effects. This signifies the need for large-scale research in this area to identify additional factors that might facilitate adherence to CDC/ACIP vaccine recommendations in patients with DM. CONCLUSION In Saudi Arabia, patients with DM showed higher vaccination rates for annual influenza and COVID-19 vaccines compared to other vaccinations such as herpes zoster, Tdap, pneumococcal, and HPV. Factors such as vaccine recommendations provided by family physicians or specialists, the site of care, income level, DM-related hospitalization history, residency site, HbA1c level, and health sector type can significantly influence the vaccination rate in patients with DM.
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Sulaiman Alrajhi University, Qassim 52726, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Sulaiman Alrajhi University, Qassim 52726, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Sulaiman Alrajhi University, Qassim 52726, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Sulaiman Alrajhi University, Qassim 52726, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family Medicine, International Medical Center, Jeddah 23214, Saudi Arabia
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- Clinical and Administrative Pharmacy Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Howard University, Washington, DC 20059, United States
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Sulaiman Alrajhi University, Qassim 52726, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Sulaiman Alrajhi University, Qassim 52726, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Sulaiman Alrajhi University, Qassim 52726, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Sulaiman Alrajhi University, Qassim 52726, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Sulaiman Alrajhi University, Qassim 52726, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Sulaiman Alrajhi University, Qassim 52726, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Riyadh 11481, Saudi Arabia
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Zeng Y, Yuan P, He Q. Comparison between covered-stents grafting and ligation in the treatment of infected femoral pseudoaneurysm due to intravenous drug abuse. Vascular 2024:17085381241240237. [PMID: 38490959 DOI: 10.1177/17085381241240237] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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OBJECTIVES The study compared the outcomes between covered-stents grafting (CSG) and ligation of femoral artery (LFA) in the treatment of infected femoral pseudoaneurysm (IFP) caused by intravenous drug injection. METHODS From 1st January 2016 to 30th November 2021, the clinical data of patients with IFP caused by intravenous drug injection who underwent CSG (n = 31, 55.4%) and LFA (n = 25, 45.4%) are retrospectively analyzed. We compared the baseline characteristics and clinical outcomes of the two groups, including early and late mortality and morbidity. RESULTS A total of 56 patients were enrolled in the study, comprising 50 (89.3%) men and 6 (10.7%) women, with a mean age of 34.3 years. There was no significant difference observed between the two groups in terms of 30-day mortality (3.2% vs 0%, p = .365) and length of stay (9 [7, 12] vs 11 [8.5, 12.5] days, p = .236). However, group CSG exhibited a lower rate of intermittent claudication (0% vs 32%, p = .001), less blood loss (67.1 ± 22.5 mL vs 177.0 ± 59.8 mL, p < .001), and shorter surgery duration (57.5 ± 9.9 min vs 84.4 ± 22.8 min, p < .001) compared to group LFA. The LFA group were divided into subgroups according to the ligation site. The amputation rate of superficial femoral artery ligation group (0 vs 27.3%, p = .014) was significantly lower than common femoral artery ligation. CONCLUSIONS Covered-stents grafting may be a preferable treatment to LFA for IFP due to intravenous drug abuse, particularly when the entry tear is located in the common femoral artery.
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- Yanzhang Zeng
- Department of Vascular and Thyroid Surgery, Guizhou Provincial People's Hospital, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Vascular and Thyroid Surgery, Guizhou Provincial People's Hospital, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Intervention, Guizhou Provincial People's Hospital, Guiyang, China
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Xie B, Yan T, Ni H, Zhu K, Zhang S, Song P, Xu P, Shen C, Dong F. Butterfly Vertebra: A Retrospective Study of 30 Patients. World Neurosurg 2024:S1878-8750(24)00384-X. [PMID: 38462068 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2024.03.009] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2023] [Revised: 03/03/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND Butterfly vertebra (BV) is a rare congenital spinal anomaly for which there is a paucity of large-scale retrospective studies and established guidelines for treatment. The objective of this study was to elucidate the clinical characteristics, imaging findings, and therapeutic approaches for BV. METHODS We conducted a retrospective analysis of 30 patients diagnosed with BV at our hospital from 2009 to 2023, examining clinical data, imaging findings, and clinical interventions. RESULTS The analysis comprised a cohort of 30 patients, consisting of 15 males and 15 females, with a mean age of 27.63 ± 19.84 years. Imaging studies indicated that the majority of vertebral bodies affected by BV were single-segmented (63.3%, 19/30) and less commonly multi-segmented (36.7%, 11/30). These findings frequently coexisted with other medical conditions, most notably spinal scoliosis (76.7%, 23/30). Furthermore, the study identified a range of spinal abnormalities among patients, including hemivertebral deformity (30.0%, 9/30), spinal cleft (10.0%, 3/30), lumbar disc protrusion or herniation (10.0%, 3/30), vertebral slippage (10.0%, 3/30), thoracic kyphosis deformity (6.67%, 2/30), vertebral fusion deformity (6.67%, 2/30), compressive fractures (3.3%, 1/30), and vertebral developmental anomalies (3.3%, 1/30). Clinical intervention resulted in symptom relief for 23 nonsurgical patients through lifestyle modifications, analgesic use, and physical therapy. Seven surgical patients underwent appropriate surgical procedures, leading to satisfaction and adherence to regular postoperative follow-up appointments. CONCLUSIONS BV is a rare vertebral anomaly that can be easily misdiagnosed due to its similarity to other diseases. Consequently, it is imperative to enhance vigilance in the differential diagnosis process in order to promptly recognize BV. Furthermore, in cases where patients present with additional associated radiographic findings, a thorough evaluation is typically warranted and timely measures should be taken for treatment.
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- Bingyong Xie
- Department of Orthopedics, Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China; Department of Orthopedics, Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China; School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.
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Liang Q, Yang S, Mai M, Chen X, Zhu X. Mining phase separation-related diagnostic biomarkers for endometriosis through WGCNA and multiple machine learning techniques: a retrospective and nomogram study. J Assist Reprod Genet 2024:10.1007/s10815-024-03079-9. [PMID: 38456992 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-024-03079-9] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to investigate the role of phase separation-related genes in the development of endometriosis (EMs) and to identify potential characteristic genes associated with the condition. METHODS We used GEO database data, including 74 non-endometriosis and 74 varying-degree EMs patients. Our approach involved identifying significant gene modules, exploring gene intersections, identifying core genes, and screening for potential EMs biomarkers using weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) and various machine learning approaches. We also performed gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) to understand relevant pathways. This comprehensive approach helps investigate EMs genetics and potential biomarkers. RESULTS Nine genes were identified at the intersection, suggesting their involvement in EMs. GSEA linked DEGs to pathways like complement and coagulation cascades, DNA replication, chemokines, apical plasma membrane processes, and diseases such as Hepatitis B, Human T-cell leukemia virus 1 infection, and COVID-19. Five feature genes (FOS, CFD, CCNA1, CA4, CST1) were selected by machine learning for an effective EMs diagnostic nomogram. GSEA indicated their roles in mismatch repair, cell cycle regulation, complement and coagulation cascades, and IL-17 inflammation. Notable differences in immune cell proportions (CD4 T cells, CD8 T cells, DCs, macrophages) were observed between normal and disease groups, suggesting immune involvement. CONCLUSIONS This study suggests the potential involvement of phase separation-related genes in the pathogenesis of endometriosis (EMs) and identifies promising biomarkers for diagnosis. These findings have implications for further research and the development of new therapeutic strategies for EMs.
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- Qiuyi Liang
- Computational Medicine and Epidemiology Laboratory (CMEL), The Marine Biomedical Research Institute of Guangdong Zhanjiang, School of Ocean and Tropical Medicine, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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- Obstetrical Department, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Computational Medicine and Epidemiology Laboratory (CMEL), The Marine Biomedical Research Institute of Guangdong Zhanjiang, School of Ocean and Tropical Medicine, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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- Computational Medicine and Epidemiology Laboratory (CMEL), The Marine Biomedical Research Institute of Guangdong Zhanjiang, School of Ocean and Tropical Medicine, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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- Computational Medicine and Epidemiology Laboratory (CMEL), The Marine Biomedical Research Institute of Guangdong Zhanjiang, School of Ocean and Tropical Medicine, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China.
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Genel F, Harris IA, Pavlovic N, Lewin A, Mittal R, Huang AY, Penm J, Patanwala AE, Brady B, Adie S, Naylor JM. Does preoperative opioid use predict outcomes to 6 months following primary unilateral knee or hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis? A data-linked retrospective study. Arthroplasty 2024; 6:11. [PMID: 38438888 PMCID: PMC10913630 DOI: 10.1186/s42836-024-00234-6] [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] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Few Australian studies have examined the incidence of prescribed opioid use prior to primary total knee or total hip arthroplasty (TKA, THA) and whether it predicts post-surgery outcomes. A recent Australian study demonstrated that the prevalence of pre-arthroplasty opioid use was approximately 16%. In the United States, approximately 24% of people undergoing TKA or THA are chronic opioid users preoperatively. PURPOSE This study aimed to determine (i) the proportion of TKA and THA patients who use prescribed opioids regularly (daily) before surgery (i.e., opioid use reported between the time of waitlisting and any time up to 3 months before surgery), (ii) if opioid use before surgery predicts (a) complication/readmission rates to 6-months post-surgery, and (b) patient-reported outcomes to 6-months post-surgery. METHODS A retrospective cohort study of patients who underwent TKA or THA between January 2013 and June 2018 from two Australian public hospitals was undertaken utilizing linked individual patient-level data from two prospectively collected independent databases comprising approximately 3,500 and 9,500 people (database contained known opioid usage data within the 5-year time frame). Inclusion criteria included (i) primary diagnosis of osteoarthritis of the index joint, (ii) primary elective THA or TKA, and (iii) age ≥ 18 years. Exclusion criteria included (i) revision arthroplasty, (ii) non-elective arthroplasty, (iii) hip hemiarthroplasty, (iv) uni-compartmental knee arthroplasty, and (v) previous unilateral high tibial osteotomy. RESULTS Analysis was completed on 1,187 study participants (64% female, 69% TKA, mean (SD) age 67 [9.9]). 30% were using regular opioids preoperatively. Adjusted regression analyses controlling for multiple co-variates indicated no significant association between preoperative opioid use and complications/readmission rates or patient-reported outcomes to 6 months post-surgery. Model diagnostics produced poor discrimination for area under the curves and non-significant goodness of fit tests. Pre-arthroplasty opioid use was associated with lower health-related quality of life (EuroQol-Visual Analogue Scale) compared to non-opioid users undergoing primary THA (mean difference -5.04 [-9.87, -0.22], P = 0.04, Adjusted R2 = 0.06) CONCLUSION: In this study, 30% of patients were using prescribed opioids daily prior to primary TKA or THA. Pre-arthroplasty opioid use was not associated with postoperative adverse events or patient-reported pain, function, or global perceived improvement up to six months post-surgery.
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- Furkan Genel
- Whitlam Orthopaedic Research Centre, Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, Sydney, NSW, 2170, Australia.
- St. George and Sutherland Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2217, Australia.
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- Whitlam Orthopaedic Research Centre, Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, Sydney, NSW, 2170, Australia
- Liverpool Hospital, South Western Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, NSW, 2170, Australia
- South Western Sydney Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2170, Australia
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- South Western Sydney Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2170, Australia
- Fairfield Hospital, South Western Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, NSW, 2176, Australia
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- Whitlam Orthopaedic Research Centre, Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, Sydney, NSW, 2170, Australia
- South Western Sydney Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2170, Australia
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- South Western Sydney Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2170, Australia
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- Melbourne Medical School, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, 3010, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2050, Australia
- Department of Pharmacy, Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Services, Randwick, NSW, 2031, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2050, Australia
- Department of Pharmacy, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, NSW, 2050, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2050, Australia
- School of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, 2751, Australia
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- St. George and Sutherland Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2217, Australia
- St. George and Sutherland Centre for Clinical Orthopaedic Research, Kogarah, NSW, 2217, Australia
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- Whitlam Orthopaedic Research Centre, Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, Sydney, NSW, 2170, Australia
- South Western Sydney Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2170, Australia
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Zhang Y, Zhu Q, Wu P, Wu H, He L, Hua L, Zhou J. Thirty-eight cases of paraovarian cysts in children and adolescents: a retrospective study. Pediatr Surg Int 2024; 40:62. [PMID: 38430253 DOI: 10.1007/s00383-024-05656-6] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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PURPOSE Paraovarian cysts in children and adolescents can be challenging to accurately diagnose prior to surgery. Our objective is to outline the clinical characteristics of paraovarian cysts and enhance the precision of diagnosing paraovarian cysts in this age group. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed all patients with paraovarian cysts who underwent surgery in our department from 2013 to 2021. The review focused on demographic characteristics, clinical manifestations, intraoperative findings, and postoperative pathology of these patients. RESULTS This cohort was composed of 38 children with paraovarian cysts. The average diameter of the cysts was 4.8 cm (range 0.5-10 cm). Among the cases, 25 (65.8%) had adnexal torsion. Postoperative pathology showed that all cases were simple cysts with serous fluid. After the procedure, the patients were monitored for a period ranging from 12 to 108 months. B-ultrasound and physical examination did not reveal any significant abnormalities. CONCLUSIONS B-ultrasound can help diagnose paraovarian cysts by detecting slight deviation movement between the cyst and the uterus. The presence of adnexa torsion in children and adolescents with paraovarian cysts does not depend on BMI, but rather on the size of cysts. Laparoscopic cyst removal has proven to be an effective surgical approach with favorable outcomes.
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- Yang Zhang
- Department of General Surgery, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pathology, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pathology, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Ultrasound Diagnosis, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
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Cerniauskas K, Rudyte J, Linauskiene K, Chomiciene A, Griguola L, Malinauskiene L. Diagnosis and treatment of Hymenoptera venom allergy in adults: A single-center experience in Lithuania. World Allergy Organ J 2024; 17:100884. [PMID: 38486719 PMCID: PMC10937955 DOI: 10.1016/j.waojou.2024.100884] [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] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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Background Venom-specific immunotherapy (VIT) is a major treatment for patients allergic to Hymenoptera venom. Thus, correct diagnosis of sensitization, identification of the risk factors, and choice of venom for the treatment are the key issues. Objective We aimed to describe diagnostic and treatment experience data of VIT performed in a single center in Lithuania. Methods In this retrospective study, we analyzed 9 years of clinical data (severity of the allergic reaction, recognition of the culprit insects, diagnostics, VIT protocol safety and efficacy, sting challenge outcomes) of patients treated with cluster VIT. Sting challenge helped to reveal the influence of venom preparation quality and to adjust the dosage of venom. Results Data from 83 patients were analyzed. Double sensitization confirmed by component diagnosis was found in 39.4% (13/33), and double immunotherapy was initiated in 9.1% (n = 3/33). The cluster immunotherapy protocol was used in 81 patients. Systemic reactions occurred in 7.4% (n = 6/81) patients during the build-up phase. VIT failure was related to bee venom immunotherapy and systemic reactions during a build-up phase. The efficacy in the short term of our approach to cluster VIT was confirmed by the sting challenge in 97% (42/43). Nine patients (10.8%, n = 9/83) voluntarily stopped the treatment due to a lack of motivation. Conclusion Our protocol regarding the investigation and treatment of patients allergic to Hymenoptera venom has been safe and effective. Patient's motivation to continue VIT is one of the concerns, but the biggest challenge is the patients with bee venom allergy and repeated systemic reactions during VIT.
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- Kestutis Cerniauskas
- Clinic of Chest Diseases, Immunology and Allergology, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
- Pulmonology and Allergology Center, VUH Santaros Klinikos, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Pulmonology and Allergology Center, VUH Santaros Klinikos, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Clinic of Chest Diseases, Immunology and Allergology, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
- Pulmonology and Allergology Center, VUH Santaros Klinikos, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Clinic of Chest Diseases, Immunology and Allergology, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
- Pulmonology and Allergology Center, VUH Santaros Klinikos, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Pulmonology and Allergology Center, VUH Santaros Klinikos, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Clinic of Chest Diseases, Immunology and Allergology, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
- Pulmonology and Allergology Center, VUH Santaros Klinikos, Vilnius, Lithuania
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Gibb JJC, Kim WC, Barlatay FG, Tometzki A, Pateman A, Caputo M, Taliotis D. Medium-Term Outcomes of Stent Therapy for Aortic Coarctation in Children Under 30 kg with New Generation Low-Profile Stents: A Follow-Up Study of a Single Centre Experience. Pediatr Cardiol 2024; 45:544-551. [PMID: 38315219 PMCID: PMC10891239 DOI: 10.1007/s00246-023-03402-8] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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We previously reported short-term outcomes for stenting of aortic coarctation (CoA) (native or re-coarctation) with newer generation low-profile stents (Valeo, Formula, and Begraft stents) in children under 30 kg. We present here the medium-term outcomes of this procedure. Retrospective review of patients weighing under 30 kg who had percutaneous stent treatments for coarctation between 2012 and 2021 was performed. Clinical and procedural data were collected; 19 patients were included. The median age at the time of procedure was 5.1 [4.1-6.4] years and median weight 21.0 [17.3-22.3] kg. One patient had a history of re-coarctation. Thirteen (68%) patients were on anti-hypertensives pre-procedure. Different types of stents were used (14 Valeo™, 4 Formula® 535, 1 BeGraft), which can all be dilated to 18 mm or larger. One patient required a 9 F sheath, all others required a 7 F sheath. The narrowest diameter in the aorta increased from a median of 3.5 [3.0-4.5] to 9.4 [8.9-9.8] mm, p < 0.001; there was a reduction in the median pressure gradient across the coarctation from 35.0 [30.0-43.0] to 5.0 [0-10.0] mmHg, p < 0.001. There were no intra-procedural complications. Follow-up was for a median of 56.0 [13.0-65.0] months. Five (26%) of patients underwent re-intervention after a median time frame of 40.0 [39.5-52.0] months; four had balloon dilation, one had repeat stent implantation. Five (26%) patients were on anti-hypertensive agent(s) post-intervention. Our single centre experience demonstrates that percutaneous stenting for coarctation of aorta in children under 30 kg, with low-profile stents, had no significant complications during the median follow-up time of 56 months. This study demonstrated that the procedure is safe and effective for short and medium-term therapy in this group of patients with a 26% re-intervention rate. A quarter of patients remained on anti-hypertensive medication post stenting, emphasizing the importance of long-term follow-up.
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- Jack J C Gibb
- Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, Paul O'Gorman Building, Upper Maudlin Street, Bristol, BS2 8BJ, UK
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, B3H 3A7, Canada
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- Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, Paul O'Gorman Building, Upper Maudlin Street, Bristol, BS2 8BJ, UK
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- Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, Paul O'Gorman Building, Upper Maudlin Street, Bristol, BS2 8BJ, UK
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- Noah's Ark Children's Hospital for Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XW, UK
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- Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, Paul O'Gorman Building, Upper Maudlin Street, Bristol, BS2 8BJ, UK
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- Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, Paul O'Gorman Building, Upper Maudlin Street, Bristol, BS2 8BJ, UK.
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Sartori A, Tiberio M, Gottardo R, Del Balzo G, Vermiglio E, Raniero D, De Leo D. Carbon monoxide related deaths: A Verona case series. When cooperation becomes compulsory. Leg Med (Tokyo) 2024; 67:102375. [PMID: 38154312 DOI: 10.1016/j.legalmed.2023.102375] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is a significant concern in forensic medicine, as it often presents unique challenges in terms of diagnosis, investigation, and determination of the cause of death. CO is a colourless, odourless, and tasteless gas that can be lethal when inhaled in high concentrations. It binds strongly to haemoglobin, forming carboxyhaemoglobin (COHb), which reduces the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood, leading to tissue hypoxia and ultimately death. MATERIALS AND METHODS Circumstantial data, medical history information, autopsy findings, and toxicological analysis results related to 24 CO poisoning cases at the Institute of Legal Medicine in Verona were collected and analysed. The data were examined in an integrated manner to identify correlations and common patterns. A comparison was also made with the data available in the literature. RESULTS The male gender was confirmed to be the most frequently involved. COHb levels were found to be less than 50% in 6 cases. Three individuals had concurrent cardiovascular pathologies, while 11 subjects tested positive for various substances, including alcohol, benzodiazepines, and morphine. In most cases, the manner of fatal intoxication was accidental, although 6 suicides and 1 homicide are reported. CONCLUSIONS The Verona case series demonstrates that deaths due to CO poisoning require a multidisciplinary approach. The integration of diverse expertise is essential for assessing the manner of death. This approach enables a comprehensive evaluation of the available data, aids in distinguishing between accidental, suicidal, and homicidal deaths, and ensures accurate and reliable forensic conclusions.
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- Alessandro Sartori
- Department of Diagnostic and Public Health, Section of Forensic Medicine, University of Verona, P.le L.A. Scuro 10, 37134 Verona, Italy.
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- Department of Diagnostic and Public Health, Section of Forensic Medicine, University of Verona, P.le L.A. Scuro 10, 37134 Verona, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic and Public Health, Section of Forensic Medicine, University of Verona, P.le L.A. Scuro 10, 37134 Verona, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic and Public Health, Section of Forensic Medicine, University of Verona, P.le L.A. Scuro 10, 37134 Verona, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic and Public Health, Section of Forensic Medicine, University of Verona, P.le L.A. Scuro 10, 37134 Verona, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic and Public Health, Section of Forensic Medicine, University of Verona, P.le L.A. Scuro 10, 37134 Verona, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic and Public Health, Section of Forensic Medicine, University of Verona, P.le L.A. Scuro 10, 37134 Verona, Italy
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Matsuoka M, Onodera T, Yokota I, Iwasaki K, Hishimura R, Suzuki Y, Hamasaki M, Iwata A, Kondo E, Iwasaki N. Amputation surgery associated with shortened survival in patients with localized soft tissue sarcoma. J Orthop Sci 2024; 29:637-645. [PMID: 36931976 DOI: 10.1016/j.jos.2023.02.024] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND The objectives of this study were to clarify whether localized extremity soft tissue sarcoma (STS) patients who underwent amputation surgery experienced worsened survival and to identify those patients for whom amputation surgery worsened survival. METHODS Using the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database, we identified 8897 patients with localized extremity STS between 1983 and 2016. Of these 6431 patients, 733 patients underwent amputation surgery (Amputation group), and 5698 underwent limb-sparing surgery (Limb-sparing group). RESULTS After adjusting for patient background by propensity score matching, a total of 1346 patients were included. Patients in the Amputation group showed worsened survival (cancer-specific survival (CSS): hazard ratio (HR) = 1.42, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.15-1.75, overall survival (OS): HR = 1.41, 95%CI 1.20-1.65). In subclass analysis, patients with high-grade STS, spindle cell sarcoma and liposarcoma in the Amputation group showed shortened survival (high-grade-CSS: HR = 1.44, 95%CI 1.16-1.77, OS: HR = 1.38, 95%CI 1.18-1.62; spindle cell sarcoma-CSS: HR = 4.75, 95%CI 1.56-14.4, OS: HR = 2.32, 95%CI 1.45-3.70; liposarcoma-CSS: HR = 2.91, 95%CI 1.54-5.50, OS: HR = 2.32, 95%CI 1.45-3.70). CONCLUSIONS Survival was shortened in localized extremity STS patients who received amputation surgery.
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- Masatake Matsuoka
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, North 15 West 7, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8638, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, North 15 West 7, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8638, Japan.
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- Department of Biostatistics, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, North 15 West 7, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8638, Japan.
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- Department of Functional Reconstruction for the Knee Joint, Hokkaido University, Kita-15, Nish-7, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8638, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, North 15 West 7, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8638, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, North 15 West 7, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8638, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, North 15 West 7, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8638, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, North 15 West 7, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8638, Japan.
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- Centre for Sports Medicine, Hokkaido University Hospital, North 15 West 7, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8638, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, North 15 West 7, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8638, Japan.
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Hu N, Chen JG, Liu J, Wang YN, Wang YN, Yu J, Qi HY. Electrical injuries in children-a 6-year retrospective study. Injury 2024:111482. [PMID: 38461103 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2024.111482] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/11/2024]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to assess the clinical epidemiological characteristics of children with electrical injuries and discuss the countermeasures for the prevention of electrical injuries in children. METHODS The children with electrical injuries were grouped according to whether or not they were admitted to the hospital for treatment into inpatient and outpatient groups. Clinical data such as gender, causes of injury and injury-causing voltage distribution in different age groups were analyzed. The factors affecting hospitalization were subjected to χ2 test, Kruskal-Wallis H test, and logistic regression analysis. RESULTS A total of 321 children were included with 37 divided into inpatient group and 284 divided into outpatient group. The incidence of electrical injuries was highest in children ≤6 years old and in the summer. There were significantly different in gender, place of occurrence, cause of injury and injury-causing voltage between the two groups (p < 0.05). Injury-causing voltage is an independent risk factor affecting hospitalization of children with electrical injuries (OR = 0.116, 95 %CI = 0.040-0.334, p = 0.000). In children ≤6 years old, boys suffered electrical injuries more frequently than girls; battery powered vehicle (47.53 %) was primarily the cause of injury; most of the patients (64.64 %) were exposed to low voltage below 100 Vs, mainly in the case of adolescent children. CONCLUSION Male preschoolers accounted for the majority of electrical injury cases, and these accidents mostly happened in household electrical appliances and household battery cars. Overall, it is necessary to improve family electrical safety education and reinforce protective measures against electric injury to children.
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- Nan Hu
- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100045, China
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- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100045, China
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- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100045, China
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- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100045, China
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- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100045, China
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- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100045, China.
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- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100045, China
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Wei R, Sun K, Guo W, Ji T, Yu Y, Du Z, Yang Y, Tang X. Two-step osteotomy/discectomy through cannulated screw (TOCS) technique for en bloc resection of spine tumor: surgical technique and preliminary results. Eur Spine J 2024:10.1007/s00586-024-08136-6. [PMID: 38418739 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-024-08136-6] [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] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2023] [Revised: 12/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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PURPOSE We have developed a novel technique for osteotomy/discectomy during en bloc resection of spine tumors named two-step osteotomy/discectomy through cannulated screw (TOCS). This study aims at describing the procedure of TOCS technique and assessing its efficiency and safety. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed fourteen patients who underwent en bloc resection for spine tumors using TOCS technique in our center between August 2018 and September 2022. The technique was based on a specially designed "slotted" cannulated screw which was a cannulated screw with a longitudinal slot to provide the accessibility of T-saw. During osteotomy/discectomy, the "slotted" cannulated screw was inserted obliquely along the plane between the dura and the posterior wall of spine in light of the planned osteotomy/discectomy plane under routine fluoroscopic imaging guidance. The T-saw was introduced through the screw, and the osteotomy/discectomy was performed sequentially in two steps under the guidance of the screw by turning the slot away and toward the dura. The intra-/perioperative complication, neurological function (determined by Frankel grading), surgical margin (determined by a pathologist using AJCC R system), follow-up details were documented. RESULTS The mean duration of surgery was 599.3 (360-890) min with a mean volume of intra-operative hemorrhage of 2021.4 (800-5000) mL. The intra-/perioperative complications were found in four patients (28.6%). R0 and R1 resections were achieved in nine and five patients, respectively. There was no R2 resection. After a mean follow-up period of 30.6 (10-67) months, all patients were alive except one patient died ten months after surgery due to unrelated cause. No recurrence and implant failure were found. Thirteen patients (92.9%) exhibited completely normal neurological function same as their preoperative neurological status. CONCLUSION Using TOCS technique can facilitate a precise, complete and safe osteotomy/discectomy procedure during en bloc resection for spine tumor without the aid of intra-operative navigation.
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- Ran Wei
- Musculoskeletal Tumor Center, Peking University People's Hospital, No. 11 Xizhimen South St., Xicheng District, Beijing, 100044, China
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- Department of Pathology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Musculoskeletal Tumor Center, Peking University People's Hospital, No. 11 Xizhimen South St., Xicheng District, Beijing, 100044, China
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- Musculoskeletal Tumor Center, Peking University People's Hospital, No. 11 Xizhimen South St., Xicheng District, Beijing, 100044, China
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- Musculoskeletal Tumor Center, Peking University People's Hospital, No. 11 Xizhimen South St., Xicheng District, Beijing, 100044, China
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- Musculoskeletal Tumor Center, Peking University People's Hospital, No. 11 Xizhimen South St., Xicheng District, Beijing, 100044, China
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- Musculoskeletal Tumor Center, Peking University People's Hospital, No. 11 Xizhimen South St., Xicheng District, Beijing, 100044, China
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- Musculoskeletal Tumor Center, Peking University People's Hospital, No. 11 Xizhimen South St., Xicheng District, Beijing, 100044, China.
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Schmidt-Braekling T, Sabri E, Kim PR, Gofton WT, Beaulé PE, Grammatopoulos G. Prevalence of anemia and association with outcome in joint arthroplasty - is there a difference between primary and revision cases? Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2024:10.1007/s00402-024-05247-z. [PMID: 38416136 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-024-05247-z] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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PURPOSE Anemia has been shown to be a modifiable pre-operative, patient factor associated with outcome following arthroplasty. The aims of this retrospective study were to (1) ascertain the prevalence of preoperative anemia in patients undergoing primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty at a tertiary referral center and (2) to test the association with outcome and whether it differs between primary and revision cases. METHODS All hip and knee primary and revision arthroplasties performed at a Canadian academic, tertiary-care, arthroplasty center between 2012 and 2017 were included in this study. The study group consisted of 5944 patients, of which 5251 were primary Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasties or Hip Resurfacings and 693 were revision arthroplasties (65% hip revisions/35% knee revisions). Anemia was classified as per WHO definition (hemoglobin < 130 g/L for men and < 120 g/L for women). All anemic patients were grouped into mild, moderate or severe anemia. Length-of-stay, perioperative transfusion-rate, 90-day readmission, overall complication rate and reoperation rates were recorded. The effect of preoperative anemia and the effect of severity of the anemia was evaluated through multivariable regression analysis controlling for relevant covariates. RESULTS Preoperatively, 15% (786/5251) of the primary patients and 47% (322/693) of the revision arthroplasty patients were anemic preoperatively. Anemic revision patients were 3.1 times more likely (95% CI: 1.47-6.33) to obtain blood transfusions during the hospital stay, compared to a 4.9 times higher risk in primary patients. The odds ratio to sustain any postoperative complication if anemic was 1.5 times higher (95% CI: 0.73-3.16) in revision patients and 1.7 in primary cases. In addition, the 90-day readmission rate among both groups was 1.6 times higher in anemic patients. Furthermore, anemic revision patients had a 5.3 days longer length of stay (95% CI: 2.63-7.91), compared to only 1 additional day in anemic primary patients (95% CI: 0.69-1.34). CONCLUSION In this study cohort, the prevalence of anemia in patients awaiting revision arthroplasty was 3 times higher (46.6%) than in primary arthroplasty patients (18.7%). Preoperative anemia was associated with similarly, inferior outcomes in both groups. To reduce postoperative complications and the "burden" associated with anemia, these findings strongly recommend optimizing the preoperative hemoglobin in all arthroplasty patients. However, revision patients are affected more frequently, and particular attention must therefore be taken to this growing group in the future. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- Tom Schmidt-Braekling
- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Ottawa Hospital, 501 Smyth Road, CCW 1638, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8L6, Canada
- Department of General Orthopedics and Tumor Orthopedics, University Hospital Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Ottawa Hospital, 501 Smyth Road, CCW 1638, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8L6, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Ottawa Hospital, 501 Smyth Road, CCW 1638, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8L6, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Ottawa Hospital, 501 Smyth Road, CCW 1638, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8L6, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Ottawa Hospital, 501 Smyth Road, CCW 1638, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8L6, Canada.
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Feng CS, Li SF, Ju HH. The application of the ICD-10 for antepartum stillbirth patients in a referral centre of Eastern China: a retrospective study from 2015 to 2022. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2024; 24:164. [PMID: 38408955 PMCID: PMC10895843 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-024-06313-5] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The causes of some stillbirths are unclear, and additional work must be done to investigate the risk factors for stillbirths. OBJECTIVE To apply the International Classification of Disease-10 (ICD-10) for antepartum stillbirth at a referral center in eastern China. METHODS Antepartum stillbirths were grouped according to the cause of death according to the International Classification of Disease-10 (ICD-10) criteria. The main maternal condition at the time of antepartum stillbirth was assigned to each patient. RESULTS Antepartum stillbirths were mostly classified as fetal deaths of unspecified cause, antepartum hypoxia. Although more than half of the mothers were without an identified condition at the time of the antepartum stillbirth, where there was a maternal condition associated with perinatal death, maternal medical and surgical conditions and maternal complications during pregnancy were most common. Of all the stillbirths, 51.2% occurred between 28 and 37 weeks of gestation, the main causes of stillbirth at different gestational ages also differed. Autopsy and chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA) were recommended in all stillbirths, but only 3.6% received autopsy and 10.5% underwent chromosomal microarray analysis. CONCLUSIONS The ICD-10 is helpful in classifying the causes of stillbirths, but more than half of the stillbirths in our study were unexplained; therefore, additional work must be done. And the ICD-10 score may need to be improved, such as by classifying stillbirths according to gestational age. Autopsy and CMA could help determine the cause of stillbirth, but the acceptance of these methods is currently low.
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- Chuan-Shou Feng
- Obstetrical department, Changzhou Women and Children Health Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China.
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- Obstetrical department, Changzhou Women and Children Health Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Obstetrical department, Changzhou Women and Children Health Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
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Wang YJ, Hsu CY, Yen AMF, Chen HH, Lai CC. Advancing screening tool for hospice needs and end-of-life decision-making process in the emergency department. BMC Palliat Care 2024; 23:51. [PMID: 38389106 PMCID: PMC10885365 DOI: 10.1186/s12904-024-01391-w] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Predicting mortality in the emergency department (ED) is imperative to guide palliative care and end-of-life decisions. However, the clinical usefulness of utilizing the existing screening tools still leaves something to be desired. METHODS We advanced the screening tool with the A-qCPR (Age, qSOFA (quick sepsis-related organ failure assessment), cancer, Performance Status Scale, and DNR (Do-Not-Resuscitate) risk score model for predicting one-year mortality in the emergency department of Taipei City Hospital of Taiwan with the potential of hospice need and evaluated its performance compared with the existing screening model. We adopted a large retrospective cohort in conjunction with in-time (the trained and the holdout validation cohort) for the development of the A-qCPR model and out-of-time validation sample for external validation and model robustness to variation with the calendar year. RESULTS A total of 10,474 patients were enrolled in the training cohort and 33,182 patients for external validation. Significant risk scores included age (0.05 per year), qSOFA ≥ 2 (4), Cancer (5), Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status score ≥ 2 (2), and DNR status (2). One-year mortality rates were 13.6% for low (score ≦ 3 points), 29.9% for medium (3 < Score ≦ 9 points), and 47.1% for high categories (Score > 9 points). The AUROC curve for the in-time validation sample was 0.76 (0.74-0.78). However, the corresponding figure was slightly shrunk to 0.69 (0.69-0.70) based on out-of-time validation. The accuracy with our newly developed A-qCPR model was better than those existing tools including 0.57 (0.56-0.57) by using SQ (surprise question), 0.54 (0.54-0.54) by using qSOFA, and 0.59 (0.59-0.59) by using ECOG performance status score. Applying the A-qCPR model to emergency departments since 2017 has led to a year-on-year increase in the proportion of patients or their families signing DNR documents, which had not been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. CONCLUSIONS The A-qCPR model is not only effective in predicting one-year mortality but also in identifying hospice needs. Advancing the screening tool that has been widely used for hospice in various scenarios is particularly helpful for facilitating the end-of-life decision-making process in the ED.
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- Yu-Jing Wang
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Taipei City Hospital, Taiwan. No. 10, Sec. 4, Ren-Ai Road, Ren-Ai Branch, Taipei, Taiwan
- Master of Public Health Program, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Master of Public Health Program, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Medical Department, Daichung Hospital, Miaoli, Taiwan
- Taiwan Association of Medical Screening, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Oral Hygiene, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Institute of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, College of Public Health, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Taipei City Hospital, Taiwan. No. 10, Sec. 4, Ren-Ai Road, Ren-Ai Branch, Taipei, Taiwan.
- Master of Public Health Program, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Sun W, Tang Y, Zhao T, Li X, Gao S, Zheng G. The relationship between eye canting and vertical craniofacial skeletal asymmetry in adult patients with dento-maxillofacial deformities. J Stomatol Oral Maxillofac Surg 2024; 125:101803. [PMID: 38403243 DOI: 10.1016/j.jormas.2024.101803] [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] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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BACKGROUND Whether eye canting in patients with asymmetric dento-maxillofacial deformities is the result of anatomical asymmetry or a compensatory head position remains controversial. OBJECTIVE This cross-sectional study aims to verify whether eye canting is correlated with craniofacial skeletal asymmetry. METHODS & MATERIALS This study was performed by measuring the computed tomographic scans of 223 patients with dento-maxillofacial deformities in Mimics 21.0 software. First grouping was determined based on the intersection angle between the line passing through bilateral lateral canthus point and Frankfurt horizontal plane, and final grouping was based on measurements of the pregroups. RESULTS The patients were finally categorized into three groups: symmetry group (n = 163), asymmetry subgroups 1 (n = 33) and asymmetry subgroups 2 (n = 27). The results of multiple linear regression and comparisons among groups suggests the presence of orbital skeletal asymmetry in patients with eye canting and the eye canting is partly increment dependent of orbital skeletal asymmetry when using bilateral ears as the reference. The result also reveals that there is a greater angle between the line through bilateral ocular landmarks and the line through the bilateral ear landmarks in patients with ocular canting compared to patient without eye canting. CONCLUSION Patients with asymmetric dento-maxillofacial deformities and with eye canting have vertical asymmetry of the orbital and cranial skeletal landmarks. These symmetry differences between the eyes and ears may affect the overall craniofacial symmetry after orthognathic surgery.
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- Wei Sun
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, No.56 Lingyuanxi Rd., Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510056, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, No.56 Lingyuanxi Rd., Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510056, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, No.56 Lingyuanxi Rd., Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510056, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, No.56 Lingyuanxi Rd., Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510056, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, No.56 Lingyuanxi Rd., Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510056, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, No.56 Lingyuanxi Rd., Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510056, People's Republic of China.
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Bonora BM, Russo G, Leonetti F, Strazzabosco M, Nollino L, Aimaretti G, Giaccari A, Broglio F, Consoli A, Avogaro A, Fadini GP. Effectiveness of oral semaglutide on glucose control and body weight up to 18 months: a multicenter retrospective real-world study. J Endocrinol Invest 2024:10.1007/s40618-024-02309-2. [PMID: 38369592 DOI: 10.1007/s40618-024-02309-2] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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AIM Oral semaglutide, an innovative orally administered GLP-1 receptor agonist for type 2 diabetes (T2D) management was herein evaluated for its effectiveness in a multi-center retrospective real-world study. METHODS We included new-users of oral semaglutide from 18 specialist care centres and collected retrospective data on baseline clinical characteristics. Updated values of HbA1c and body weight were analyzed using the mixed model for repeated measures. RESULTS The study included 166 individuals with T2D, predominantly men (64.5%), with a mean age of 64.4 years and a mean diabetes duration of 10.1 years. In the majority of patients (68.3%) oral semaglutide was used as a second-line drug, mostly with metformin. At baseline, mean BMI was 28.9 kg/m2 and HbA1c was 7.5%. During the 18-month observation period, oral semaglutide demonstrated significant reductions in HbA1c, with a maximum change of - 0.9%, and 42.1% of patients achieved HbA1c values below 7.0%. Additionally, there was a substantial reduction in body weight, with an estimated change of - 3.4 kg at 18 months, and 30.3% of patients experienced a 5% or greater reduction in baseline body weight. Only 24.2% of patients reached the 14 mg dose. Subgroup analysis revealed that baseline HbA1c > 7%, persistence on drug, not being on a prior therapy with DPP-4 inhibitors, and loosing 5% or more the initial body weight were associated with greater HbA1c reductions. CONCLUSION This study supports oral semaglutide as an effective option for T2D treatment, offering improved glucose control and weight management in a real-world setting.
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- B M Bonora
- Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Via Giustiniani 2, 35128, Padua, Italy
- Veneto Institute of Molecular Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Diabetology and Metabolic Diseases Unit, S. Bortolo Hospital, Vicenza, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Diabetology Service, Azienda ULSS 2 Marca Trevigiana, Treviso, Italy
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- Endocrinology, Department of Translational Medicine, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
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- Centro per le Malattie Endocrine e Metaboliche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS and Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Unit, ASL, Pescara, Italy
- Department of Medicine and Aging Sciences DMSI and Center for Advanced Studies and Technology CAST, "G. D'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Via Giustiniani 2, 35128, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Via Giustiniani 2, 35128, Padua, Italy.
- Veneto Institute of Molecular Medicine, Padua, Italy.
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Luo SA, Sun YY, Zeng YT, Huang CY. Comparative efficacy and safety between endoscopic submucosal dissection, surgery and definitive chemoradiotherapy in patients with cT1N0M0 esophageal cancer. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2024; 16:72-82. [PMID: 38464816 PMCID: PMC10921153 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v16.i2.72] [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] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) and surgical resection are the standard of care for cT1N0M0 esophageal cancer (EC), whereas definitive chemoradiotherapy (d-CRT) is a treatment option. Nevertheless, the comparative efficiency and safety of ESD, surgery and d-CRT for cT1N0M0 EC remain unclear. AIM To compare the efficiency and safety of ESD, surgery and d-CRT for cT1N0M0 EC. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed the hospitalized data of a total of 472 consecutive patients with cT1N0M0 EC treated at Sun Yat-sen University Cancer center between 2017-2019 and followed up until October 30th, 2022. We analyzed demographic, medical recorded, histopathologic characteristics, imaging and endoscopic, and follow-up data. The Kaplan-Meier method and Cox proportional hazards modeling were used to analyze the difference of survival outcome by treatments. Inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) was used to minimize potential confounding factors. RESULTS We retrospectively analyzed patients who underwent ESD (n = 99) or surgery (n = 220) or d-CRT (n = 16) at the Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center from 2017 to 2019. The median follow-up time for the ESD group, the surgery group, and the d-CRT group was 42.0 mo (95%CI: 35.0-60.2), 45.0 mo (95%CI: 34.0-61.75) and 32.5 mo (95%CI: 28.3-40.0), respectively. After adjusting for background factors using IPTW, the highest 3-year overall survival (OS) rate and 3-year recurrence-free survival (RFS) rate were observed in the ESD group (3-year OS: 99.7% and 94.7% and 79.1%; and 3-year RFS: 98.3%, 87.4% and 79.1%, in the ESD, surgical, and d-CRT groups, respectively). There was no difference of severe complications occurring between the three groups (P ≥ 0.05). Multivariate analysis showed that treatment method, histology and depth of infiltration were independently associated with OS and RFS. CONCLUSION For cT1N0M0 EC, ESD had better long-term survival and lower hospitalization costs than those who underwent d-CRT and surgery, with a similar rate of severe complications occurring.
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- Shu-Ai Luo
- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, Guangdong Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, Guangdong Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, Guangdong Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, Guangdong Province, China
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Peng C, Chi L, Chen M, Peng L, Yang F, Shao L, Bo L, Jin Z. Effect of continuous hypertonic saline infusion on clinical outcomes in patients with traumatic brain injury. Neurosurg Rev 2024; 47:78. [PMID: 38340147 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-024-02316-0] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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Osmotic therapy has been recognized as an important treatment option for patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Nevertheless, the effect of hypertonic saline (HTS) remains unknown, as findings are primarily based on a large database. This study aimed to elucidate the effect of HTS on the clinical outcomes of patients with TBI admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). We retrospectively identified patients with moderate-to-severe TBI from two public databases: Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care (MIMIC)-IV and eICU Collaborative Research Database (eICU-CRD). A marginal structural Cox model (MSCM) was used, with time-dependent variates designed to reflect exposure over time during ICU stay. Trajectory modeling based on the intracranial pressure evolution pattern allowed for the identification of subgroups. Overall, 130 (6.65%) of 1955 eligible patients underwent HTS. MSCM indicated that the HTS significantly associated with higher infection complications (e.g., urinary tract infection (HR 1.88, 95% CI 1.26-2.81, p = 0.002)) and increased ICU LOS (HR 2.02, 95% CI 1.71-2.40, p < 0.001). A protective effect of HTS on GCS was found in subgroups with medium and low intracranial pressure. Our study revealed no significant difference in mortality between patients who underwent HTS and those who did not. Increased occurrence rates of infection and electrolyte imbalance are inevitable outcomes of continuous HTS infusion. Although the study suggests slight beneficial effects, including better neurological outcomes, these results warrant further validation.
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- Chi Peng
- Department of Health Statistics, Naval Medical University, No. 800 Xiangyin Road, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Hainan Hospital of PLA General Hospital, Sanya, 572000, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Medical University (Fourth Military Medical University), Xi'an, 710038, China
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- Institute of Pathology and Southwest Cancer Center, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, (Army Medical University) and Key Laboratory of Tumor Immunopathology, Ministry of Education of China, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Hematology, General Hospital Eastern Theater Command of PLA, Nanjing, 210002, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, No. 168, Changhai Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai, 200433, China.
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- Department of Health Statistics, Naval Medical University, No. 800 Xiangyin Road, Shanghai, 200433, China.
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Geng N, Ren J, Zhang C, Zhou T, Feng C, Chen S. Immediate implant placement in the posterior mandibular region was assisted by dynamic real-time navigation: a retrospective study. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:208. [PMID: 38336661 PMCID: PMC10858590 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-03947-x] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Efficient utilization of residual bone volume and the prevention of inferior alveolar nerve injury are critical considerations in immediate implant placement (IIP) within the posterior mandibular region. Addressing these challenges, this study focuses on the clinical efficacy and implant accuracy of dynamic real-time navigation, an emerging technology designed to enhance precision in implantation procedures. METHODS This study included 84 patients with 130 implants undergoing immediate placement in the posterior mandibular region. Stratified into dynamic navigation, static guide plate, and freehand implant groups, clinical indicators, including initial stability, distance to the inferior alveolar nerve canal, depth of implant placement, and various deviations, were systematically recorded. Statistical analysis, employing 1- or 2-way ANOVA and Student's t-test, allowed for a comprehensive evaluation of the efficacy of each technique. RESULTS All 130 implants were successfully placed with an average torque of 22.53 ± 5.93 N.cm. In the navigation group, the distance to the inferior alveolar nerve and the depth of implant placement were significantly greater compared to the guide plate and freehand groups (P < 0.05). Implant deviation was significantly smaller in both the navigation and guide plate groups compared to the freehand group(P < 0.05). Additionally, the navigation group exhibited significantly reduced root and angle deviations compared to the guide plate group(P < 0.05), highlighting the superior precision of navigation-assisted immediate implant placement. CONCLUSIONS It is more advantageous to use dynamic navigation rather than a static guide plate and free-hand implant insertion for immediate posterior mandibular implant implantation.
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- Ningbo Geng
- Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China.
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- Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China.
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Chen MP, Jiang DX, Rang JX, Zhuo HB, Zhou ZG. Comparison of azvudine, molnupiravir, and nirmatrelvir/ritonavir in adult patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19: a retrospective cohort study. Sci Rep 2024; 14:3318. [PMID: 38337014 PMCID: PMC10858188 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-53862-y] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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This study aimed to explore the effectiveness and safety of azvudine, nirmatrelvir/ritonavir, and molnupiravir in adult patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19. This retrospective cohort study included patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 (asymptomatic, mild, and common types) at the First Hospital of Changsha (Hunan Province, China) between March and November 2022. Eligible patients were classified into the azvudine, nirmatrelvir/ritonavir, or molnupiravir groups according to the antiviral agents they received. The outcomes were the times to nucleic acid negative conversion (NANC). This study included 157 patients treated with azvudine (n = 66), molnupiravir (n = 66), or nirmatrelvir/ritonavir (n = 25). There were no statistically significant differences in the time from diagnosis to NANC among the azvudine, molnupiravir, and nirmatrelvir/ritonavir groups [median, 9 (95% CI 9-11) vs. 11 (95% CI 10-12) vs. 9 (95% CI 8-12) days, P = 0.15], time from administration to NANC [median, 9 (95% CI 8-10) vs. 10 (95% CI 9.48-11) vs. 8.708 (95% CI 7.51-11) days, P = 0.50], or hospital stay [median, 11 (95% CI 11-13) vs. 13 (95% CI 12-14) vs. 12 (95% CI 10-14) days, P = 0.14], even after adjustment for sex, age, COVID-19 type, comorbidities, Ct level, time from diagnosis to antiviral treatment, and number of symptoms. The cumulative NANC rates in the azvudine, molnupiravir, and nirmatrelvir/ritonavir groups were 15.2%/12.3%/16.0% at day 5 (P = 0.858), 34.8%/21.5%/32.0% at day 7 (P = 0.226), 66.7%/52.3%/60.0% at 10 days (P = 0.246), and 86.4%/86.2%/80.0% at day 14 (P = 0.721). No serious adverse events were reported. Azvudine may be comparable to nirmatrelvir/ritonavir and molnupiravir in adult patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 regarding time to NANC, hospital stay, and AEs.
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- Mei-Ping Chen
- Department of Infectious Disease, The Affiliated Changsha Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University (The First Hospital of Changsha), Changsha, 410000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Affiliated Changsha Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University (The First Hospital of Changsha), Changsha, 410000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nurse, The Affiliated Changsha Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University (The First Hospital of Changsha), Changsha, 410000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Affiliated Changsha Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University (The First Hospital of Changsha), Changsha, 410000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Affiliated Changsha Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University (The First Hospital of Changsha), Changsha, 410000, People's Republic of China.
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Zhang J, Zhong H, Zhang Y, Yin J, Song X, Ye K, Song Z, Lai S, Zhong S, Wang Z, Jia Y. Personality traits as predictors for treatment response to sertraline among unmedicated obsessive-compulsive Disorder: A 12-weeks retrospective longitudinal study. J Psychiatr Res 2024; 170:245-252. [PMID: 38171218 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2023.12.021] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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The effectiveness of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) as a primary treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) remains uncertain. Even after undergoing standard SSRIs treatment, 40%-60% of individuals with OCD persistently endure symptoms. Recent studies proposed that personality traits may influence the diversity of OCD treatment results. Thus, in this retrospective study, we evaluated the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ) scores of 51 untreated patients with OCD and 35 healthy controls. The Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS) was employed to assess OCD symptom severity at weeks 0, 2, 4, 8, and 12 of sertraline treatment. The primary outcome focused on the reduction rate of Y-BOCS scores (response: ≥25%; marked response: ≥50%). Our findings revealed that individuals with OCD demonstrated a significantly higher neuroticism score compared to healthy controls. Correlation analyses exposed a positive link between psychoticism and the duration of the disease. Moreover, family history strongly correlated with both obsessive thoughts and the total Y-BOCS score. Subsequent univariate Cox proportional analyses indicated that both low neuroticism and high extraversion traits could forecast the response to sertraline. Furthermore, only a high extraversion trait was linked to a marked response. Our results support the idea that personality traits may contribute to OCD vulnerability and predict sertraline treatment outcomes.
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- Jianzhao Zhang
- Department of Psychiatry, First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510630, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510630, China; Department of Child and Adolescents Psychology, Anhui Mental Health Center, Hefei 230022, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510630, China.
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- Department of Psychiatry, First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510630, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510630, China
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- School of Management, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510630, China
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- School of Management, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510630, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510630, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510630, China
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- Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200030, China.
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- Department of Psychiatry, First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510630, China.
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Dohner E, Kierdorf F, Moreno P, Langer R, Zuber M, Fahrner R. Neurogenic appendicopathy: A rare differential diagnosis of acute appendicitis. J Visc Surg 2024; 161:15-20. [PMID: 36841641 DOI: 10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2023.02.006] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/27/2023]
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AIM OF THE STUDY In histologically non-inflamed but clinically suspect appendices, changes described as neurogenic appendicopathy with fibrous or fibrolipomatous obliterations can be observed. The purpose of this study was to analyse the incidence of these entities of the appendix in a longitudinal patient cohort. PATIENTS AND METHODS This is a retrospective single-centre study of 457 patients undergoing laparoscopic appendectomy from 2017 to 2020 due to suspected acute appendicitis. RESULTS In 72 patients (15.8%) with clinically suspected acute appendicitis, the appendix showed no distinct signs of acute inflammation during the procedure. In 43 patients, histological analysis revealed neurogenic appendicopathy or fibrous and fibrolipomatous obliteration. Female gender (P=0.088), younger age (P<0.0001), longer pain duration (P<0.0001) and repetitive pain episodes were more frequent in these patients than in those with acute appendicitis. Inflammation markers were also decreased in the group of patients with neurogenic appendicopathy (leukocytes 9.8±3.5 vs. 13.0±4.5 G/L and C-reactive protein 38.7±60.7 vs. 59.4±70.5mg/L). CONCLUSION Neurogenic appendicopathy with fibrous/fibrolipomatous obliteration is a differential diagnosis of acute appendicitis that can only be confirmed by pathology. Female gender, young age, prolonged duration with repetitive episodes of pain, and relatively low inflammatory markers are evocative of this diagnosis.
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- Department of Surgery, Bürgerspital Solothurn, Solothurn, Switzerland
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- Department of Surgery, Bürgerspital Solothurn, Solothurn, Switzerland
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- Department of Surgery, Bürgerspital Solothurn, Solothurn, Switzerland
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- Institute of Pathology and Molecular Pathology, Kepler University Hospital and Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Austria
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- Department of Surgery, Bürgerspital Solothurn, Solothurn, Switzerland; Clarunis University Center for Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases, Saint-Clara Hospital Basel and University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Surgery, Bürgerspital Solothurn, Solothurn, Switzerland; Department of Surgery, Hospital Thun, Thun, Switzerland.
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Luo S, Wu Y, Yang R, Huang G, Lei J, Liu J, Lin S, Chen L, Chen J, Huang B. Intra-arterial chemotherapy plus BCG, a promising combination adjuvant treatment for high-risk NMIBC. Urol Oncol 2024; 42:30.e9-30.e16. [PMID: 37867055 DOI: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2023.09.018] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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PURPOSE To develop a novel combination therapy for high-risk nonmuscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) after transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT), namely, intra-arterial chemotherapy (IAC) plus BCG immunotherapy, and to compare the feasibility and safety of the 2 therapies. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective study was conducted on the data of 119 patients who were diagnosed with high-risk NMIBC and underwent TURBT in the past 5 years. Those who did not complete the treatment were excluded, and the remaining 98 patients were divided into 2 groups: both groups received intravesical BCG immunotherapy, while the BCG+IAC group received 4 courses of extra intra-arterial chemotherapy. Clinical and follow-up data were processed using statistical software. RESULTS The recurrence rate was 22.2% in the BCG+IAC group and 35.8% in the BCG group, whereas the progression rates were 8.9% and 24.5%, respectively. In the Kaplan-Meier plot, a statistically significant difference was observed with respect to recurrence-free survival (p = 0.025), as well as the progression-free survival of the two groups was similar (p = 0.019). A total of 22.2% of the patients with adverse effects of IAC and 79.6% of patients suffered from adverse reactions to BCG immunotherapy, and most of the adverse effects were mild and tolerable. Univariate and multivariate analysis indicated that multifocal and treatment were independent risk factors for recurrence, while the history of recurrence and treatment were independent risk factors for progression. CONCLUSION IAC could be a promising auxiliary treatment for BCG immunotherapy in decreasing the recurrence and progression rate of high-risk NMIBC with little additional toxicity.
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, P.R.China; Department of Urology, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of the Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, P.R.China; Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, P.R.China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, P.R.China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, P.R.China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, P.R.China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, P.R.China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, P.R.China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, P.R.China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, P.R.China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, P.R.China.
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, P.R.China.
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Ito N, Funasaka K, Fujiyoshi T, Nishida K, Satta Y, Furukawa K, Kakushima N, Furune S, Ishikawa E, Mizutani Y, Sawada T, Maeda K, Ishikawa T, Yamamura T, Ohno E, Nakamura M, Miyahara R, Sasaki Y, Haruta JI, Fujishiro M, Kawashima H. Risk factors for rebleeding in gastroduodenal ulcers. Ir J Med Sci 2024; 193:173-179. [PMID: 37432526 DOI: 10.1007/s11845-023-03450-2] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/02/2023] [Indexed: 07/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Rebleeding after hemostasis of the gastroduodenal ulcer (GDU) is one of the indicators associated with death among GDU patients. However, there are few studies on risk score that contribute to rebleeding after endoscopic hemostasis of bleeding peptic ulcers. AIMS The aim of this study was to identify factors associated with rebleeding, including patient factors, after endoscopic hemostasis of bleeding gastroduodenal ulcers and to stratify the risk of rebleeding. METHODS We retrospectively enrolled 587 consecutive patients who were treated for Forrest Ia to IIa bleeding gastroduodenal ulcers with endoscopic hemostasis at three institutions. Risk factors associated with rebleeding were assessed using univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses. The Rebleeding Nagoya University (Rebleeding-N) scoring system was developed based on the extracted factors. The Rebleeding-N score was internally validated using bootstrap resampling methods. RESULTS Sixty-four patients (11%) had rebleeding after hemostasis of gastroduodenal ulcers. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed four independent rebleeding risk factors: blood transfusion, albumin <2.5, duodenal ulcer, and diameter of the exposed vessel ≧2 mm. Patients with 4 risk factors in the Rebleeding-N score had a 54% rebleeding rate, and patients with 3 risk factors had 44% and 25% rebleeding rates. In the internal validation, the mean area under the curve of the Rebleeding-N score was 0.830 (95% CI = 0.786-0.870). CONCLUSIONS Rebleeding after clip hemostasis of bleeding gastroduodenal ulcers was associated with blood transfusion, albumin <2.5, diameter of the exposed vessel ≧2 mm, and duodenal ulcer. The Rebleeding-N score was able to stratify the risk of rebleeding.
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- Nobuhito Ito
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Fujita Health University School of Medicine, 1-98 Kutsukake-cho, Toyoake, Aichi, 470-1192, Japan.
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- Japanese Red Cross Aichi Medical Center Nagoya Daiichi Hospital, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Biostatistics Section, Center for Advanced Medicine and Clinical Research, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Fujita Health University School of Medicine, 1-98 Kutsukake-cho, Toyoake, Aichi, 470-1192, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Fujita Health University School of Medicine, 1-98 Kutsukake-cho, Toyoake, Aichi, 470-1192, Japan
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- Department of Biostatistics Section, Center for Advanced Medicine and Clinical Research, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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Feng G, Tingrun C, Yufeng G, Gang L, Zhelun T, Yimin C, Weidong P, Chao T, Mingjian B, Shiwen Z, Minghui Y, Xinbao W. Epidemiological trends and mid-term to long-term outcomes of acetabular fractures in the elderly in China. Int Orthop 2024; 48:563-572. [PMID: 38019297 PMCID: PMC10799810 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-023-06032-0] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
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PURPOSE To explore the epidemiological trends in acetabular fracture and report the mid-term to long-term clinical outcomes of the elderly treated with operation. METHODS Retrospective study. Patients aged ≥ 14 years with operative treatment of the Acetabular fracture from Jan 2010 to Dec 2019 at a level-1 trauma centre were identified to analyze the epidemiological trends, and the difference in fracture patterns between young and elderly patients (≥ 60 years old) were compared. The elderly patients were followed up to evaluate their clinical outcomes and satisfaction degree (worst to best: 0 to10). The patients were divided into the 2010-2014 group and the 2015-2019 group according to the year of admission, and the clinical outcomes of the two groups were compared to verify the stability from mid-term to long-term after surgery for acetabular fracture. RESULTS A total of 1024 patients (mean age 43.35 years, range 14-86 years) with acetabular fractures received operative treatment in this decade. The mean age of the acetabular fracture patients increased from 41.1 years to 47.7 years, and the proportion of elderly patients increased from 5.7% to 24.0%, with some volatility. The ratio of male to female decreased year by year, and the proportion of female patients increased with age. And the anterior fracture patterns were more common in the elderly patients compared to the young patients (P < 0.001). 118 elderly patients (82 males, 36 females; mean age 66.91 years, range 60-86 years) were followed-up (mean 77.4 months, range 35-152 months). The overall mortality rate of the elderly patients was 7.69% (9/118). The Harris hip score of those alive patients was 90.41 ± 12.91 points (excellent and good rate 84.4%). 87 patients completed the SF-12 with a normal HRQoL (PCS 50.49 ± 8.88 points; MCS 55.66 ± 8.86 points). 90.8% of the patients achieved a satisfaction score of 9 or higher. And there was no significant difference in clinical outcomes between the 2010-2014 group and the 2015-2019 group (P > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, acetabular fractures presented an obvious ageing trend in China, and the fracture patterns of the elderly patients differed from those in the young patients. Operative treatment for elderly acetabular fractures yielded satisfactory and persistent clinical outcomes from mid-term to long-term clinical.
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100035, China
- Peking University Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, 100035, China
- National Center of Orthopaedics, Beijing, 100035, China
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- Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, 100853, China
- Department of Orthopaedics, First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100035, China
- Peking University Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, 100035, China
- National Center of Orthopaedics, Beijing, 100035, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100035, China
- Peking University Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, 100035, China
- National Center of Orthopaedics, Beijing, 100035, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100035, China
- Peking University Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, 100035, China
- National Center of Orthopaedics, Beijing, 100035, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100035, China
- Peking University Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, 100035, China
- National Center of Orthopaedics, Beijing, 100035, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100035, China
- Peking University Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, 100035, China
- National Center of Orthopaedics, Beijing, 100035, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100035, China
- Peking University Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, 100035, China
- National Center of Orthopaedics, Beijing, 100035, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100035, China
- Peking University Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, 100035, China
- National Center of Orthopaedics, Beijing, 100035, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100035, China
- Peking University Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, 100035, China
- National Center of Orthopaedics, Beijing, 100035, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100035, China.
- Peking University Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, 100035, China.
- National Center of Orthopaedics, Beijing, 100035, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100035, China
- Peking University Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, 100035, China
- National Center of Orthopaedics, Beijing, 100035, China
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Matsuoka M, Onodera T, Yokota I, Iwasaki K, Suzuki Y, Masanari H, Kondo E, Iwasaki N. Bone metastatic cancer of unknown primary at initial presentation. Clin Transl Oncol 2024; 26:461-467. [PMID: 37395989 DOI: 10.1007/s12094-023-03267-6] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 06/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Cancer of unknown primary (CUP) is a challenging malignancy. The purpose of this study was to investigate the clinical characteristics and prognosis of bone metastatic CUP using the population-based Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database. METHODS From the SEER database, we identified 1908 patients with bone metastatic CUP at initial presentation between 2010 and 2018. Histology was subdivided following International Classification of Diseases for Oncology codes as Adenocarcinoma, Squamous cell, Neuroendocrine, or Carcinoma not otherwise specified (NOS). Cox proportional hazard modeling was applied using factors of age, sex, ethnicity, histological subtype, and therapeutic intervention. RESULTS Among the 1908 patients, histology was Neuroendocrine in 240 patients, Squamous cell in 201 patients, Adenocarcinoma in 810 patients and NOS in 657 patients. In each subtype, patients tended to be predominantly male and white. Chemotherapy was introduced for 28% of patients and radiation for 34% in the entire cohort. Survival in patients with bone metastatic CUP was unfavorable, with a median survival of 2 months. Among the histological subtypes, Adenocarcinoma showed shorter survival than the other groups. In addition, treatment interventions such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy prolonged survival, particularly for Squamous cell, Adenocarcinoma and NOS, but not for Neuroendocrine. DISCUSSION Bone metastatic CUP showed extremely poor prognosis, but treatment interventions such as chemotherapy and radiation generally offered survival benefits. Further randomized clinical research is needed to confirm the present results.
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- Masatake Matsuoka
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, North 15 West 7, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-8638, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, North 15 West 7, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-8638, Japan
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- Department of Biostatistics, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, North 15 West 7, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-8638, Japan
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- Department of Functional Reconstruction for the Knee Joint, Hokkaido University, Kita-15, Nish-7, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-8638, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, North 15 West 7, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-8638, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, North 15 West 7, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-8638, Japan
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- Centre for Sports Medicine, Hokkaido University Hospital, North 14 West 5, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-8648, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, North 15 West 7, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-8638, Japan
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Wang P, Chen Y, Wan G, Liu H, Liu L, Wen D, Yan Y, Wang Y, Li X, Yang Q, Zhang W. Effects of adjunctive Chinese patent medicine on outcome of viral encephalitis in children: A multicenter retrospective study in China. Phytomedicine 2024; 124:155303. [PMID: 38176272 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2023.155303] [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] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND Some patients with viral encephalitis in China seek treatment with Chinese patent medicine (CPM) to improve their symptoms, but few studies have focused on the impact of CPM on the prognosis of viral encephalitis (VE). The aim of this multicenter retrospective study was to assess the benefit of adjunctive CPM therapy on the outcome of children with VE in China. METHODS This study retrospectively included 834 children with viral encephalitis who were hospitalized at five medical institutions from 2018 to 2021. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression was used to assess the effect of CPM on sequelae in patients with VE. 1:1 propensity score matching was used to exclude the effect of confounding factors. Forest plots were used to observe the effect of CPM on the prognosis of VE in different subgroups. RESULTS There were fewer patients with sequelae in the group of patients using CPM regardless of whether they were matched or not. The results of multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the use of CPM was an independent protective factor for the development of sequelae in VE patients (OR = 0.063, 95 % CI: 0.011-0.350, p = 0.002). Subgroup analyses showed that CPM was a protective factor for the development of sequelae regardless of the presence or absence of coma and comorbidities. In addition, we evaluated other outcome indicators and found shorter duration of illness, fever and headache in children with EV in the CPM group. CONCLUSION Adjunctive CPM therapy may significantly reduce sequelae in children with VE, as well as effectively alleviate patients' clinical symptoms. However, more prospective studies and clinical trials are needed to further evaluate its efficacy and safety.
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- Peng Wang
- Center of Infectious Disease, Beijing Ditan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 8 Jing Shun East Street, Beijing 100015, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Liaocheng People's Hospital, No.67 Dongchang West Street, Liaocheng, Shandong 252004, China
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- Center of Infectious Disease, Beijing Ditan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 8 Jing Shun East Street, Beijing 100015, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Shandong 250013, China
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- Department of Neurology, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200127, China
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- Wuhan Jinyintan Hospital Infected Ward One, Hubei 430048, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Shandong 250013, China
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- Department of Neurology, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200127, China
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- Center of Infectious Disease, Beijing Ditan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 8 Jing Shun East Street, Beijing 100015, China.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Liaocheng People's Hospital, No.67 Dongchang West Street, Liaocheng, Shandong 252004, China.
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- Center of Infectious Disease, Beijing Ditan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 8 Jing Shun East Street, Beijing 100015, China.
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Qiu L, Chen P, Ou C, Deng J, Huang Z, Lin Z, Ma Q, Huang X, Yu L, Ran H, Liu W. Long-term efficacy and safety of leflunomide combined with low-dose prednisone in treatment of myasthenia gravis: a retrospective study. Acta Neurol Belg 2024; 124:175-182. [PMID: 37656361 DOI: 10.1007/s13760-023-02367-y] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Leflunomide and low-dose prednisone (0.25 mg/kg/day) (LEF + Pred) rapidly improved the clinical symptoms of myasthenia gravis (MG) patients. Here, we aimed to analyze the long-term efficacy and safety of LEF + Pred in MG patients. METHODS This retrospective cohort study enrolled MG patients treated with LEF + Pred in our center between 2012 and 2020. We reviewed all the MG patients continuously treated with LEF + Pred for more than 1 year. MG activities of daily living (MG-ADL) profile score and quantitative MG scale (QMG) score in each clinical follow-up visits were collected for the efficacy analysis. The laboratory testing results of MG patients, the relevant chief complain and physical examination results in each follow-up visits were collected for the safety evaluation. RESULTS In total, 103 patients were examined. Effective treatment was achieved in 58.3% of patients after 1 month and in 88.4% after 12 months. Overall, 63 patients (61.2%) exhibited only minimal manifestations after 12 months of treatment. The average MG-ADL score decreased from 6.0 to 1.0, while the average QMG score decreased from 10.0 to 4.0. The decrease in MG-ADL and QMG scores of patients with generalized MG was more pronounced than those of the ocular MG patients. Patients with MG who had a thymectomy had a smaller decrease in MG-ADL and QMG scores than those who did not have a thymectomy. Sixteen adverse effects associated with LEF + Pred were observed; none was severe. CONCLUSIONS Long-term LEF + Pred therapy could considerably improve clinical symptoms in MG patients while being well tolerated with just few side effects.
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- Li Qiu
- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Major Neurological Diseases, Guangzhou, China
- National Key Clinical Department and Key Discipline of Neurology, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Major Neurological Diseases, Guangzhou, China
- National Key Clinical Department and Key Discipline of Neurology, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Major Neurological Diseases, Guangzhou, China
- National Key Clinical Department and Key Discipline of Neurology, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Major Neurological Diseases, Guangzhou, China
- National Key Clinical Department and Key Discipline of Neurology, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Major Neurological Diseases, Guangzhou, China
- National Key Clinical Department and Key Discipline of Neurology, Guangzhou, China
| | - Zhongqiang Lin
- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Major Neurological Diseases, Guangzhou, China
- National Key Clinical Department and Key Discipline of Neurology, Guangzhou, China
| | - Qian Ma
- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Major Neurological Diseases, Guangzhou, China
- National Key Clinical Department and Key Discipline of Neurology, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Major Neurological Diseases, Guangzhou, China
- National Key Clinical Department and Key Discipline of Neurology, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Major Neurological Diseases, Guangzhou, China
- National Key Clinical Department and Key Discipline of Neurology, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Major Neurological Diseases, Guangzhou, China.
- National Key Clinical Department and Key Discipline of Neurology, Guangzhou, China.
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