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Objective This study aimed to explore the differences in global and local brain network topological properties between deficient pattern(DP)and excess pattern(EP)of mild vascular cognitive impairment caused by subcortical small vessel disease based on graph theory network.Methods Patients were recruited prospectively and were classified with DP and EP subtype.The global small-world topological attributes and local nodes were calculated for the comparison of DP,EP,and healthy controls(CN)using the GRETNA platform.Results The three groups all had small-world attributes,but only the patients in EP had a significantly lower small world attribute δ in the range of 0.05-0.26 than the control group(P<0.05).The node efficiency and node strength indicators of multiple brain region were able to significantly distinguish the DP group from the EP group.However,there was no positive brain region in the node efficiency of the DP patients(P>0.05),and only a few brain regions showed increased node strength efficiency(P<0.05).Conclusion The results indicate that the syndrome of DP and EP have significantly different neuroimaging phenotypes,providing a basis for further research of biological classification based on Chinese Medicine syndromes.
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Objective:To investigate the incidence of venous thromboembolic disease (VTE) in urological inpatients during perioperation.Methods:The clinical data of 7 988 inpatients admitted to the Department of Urology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology from January to December 2019 were analyzed retrospectively. The cohort included 5 657 males and 2 331 females. The average age of the enrolled patients was (56.3±15.8) years old, and the body mass index was (23.8±3.2) kg/m 2. There were 1 628 malignant tumors patients and 6 360 non-malignant tumors patients in the cohort. Of all the patients, 7 725 cases received surgical treatment. All patients were scored with the Caprini Risk Assessment Model (2005) after admission and 1 655 cases were classified as very low risk, 2 940 cases were low risk, 2 922 cases were medium risk, 345 cases were high risk and 126 cases were very high risk. Patients with Caprini score ≥ 2 and/or clinical symptoms were examined by venous color Doppler ultrasound. CT pulmonary angiography was performed for patients with chest pain, chest tightness, decreased blood oxygen saturation and other symptoms suspected of pulmonary embolism according to clinical judgment to screen the incidence of VTE. Results:Among the 7 988 cases, 180 cases (2.25%, 180/7 988) with VTE were found by preoperative examination, including 1 case (0.01%, 1/7 988) with pulmonary embolism. There were 199 new cases with VTE after operation, and the incidence of new VTE after operation was 2.58% (199/7 725). Among them, pulmonary embolism was found in 7 cases, with a incidence of 0.09% (7/7 725). Only 7.92% (30/379) of the VTE patients had VTE-related symptoms. The operations with higher incidence of VTE were radical cystectomy, nephroureterectomy, radical prostatectomy and radical nephrectomy, with the incidence of 11.61% (13/112), 10.87 (10/92), 8.25% (16/194) and 6.16% (22/357) respectively.Conclusions:The incidence of VTE in hospitalized patients with urinary surgery in this study is much higher than previously reported. Most of the patients with VTE are asymptomatic. The operations with high incidence of VTE after operation are radical cystectomy, nephroureterectomy, radical prostatectomy and radical nephrectomy. Therefore, it is necessary to carry out VTE screening for hospitalized patients in urology department, which is helpful to realize early intervention of VTE and reduce the risk of VTE progression and pulmonary embolism.
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Objective:To explore the features of free uroflow(FF) curve patterns in female patients with detrusor underactivity(DU) and their clinical significance.Methods:Data of 275 adult female patients with lower urinary tract symptoms(LUTS) underwent urodynamic studies(UDS) at urology center of our hospital from June 2014 to June 2016 were analyzed retrospectively. The uroflow curve patterns of patients with DU were classified and analyzed in the context of parameters of FF, cystometry (CM), and pressure-flow study(PFS). The prevalence of each abnormal uroflow curve pattern in DU patients were calculated and compared with those in non-DU patients.Results:No bell-shaped curve was found in 141 patients with DU. The abnormal curve patterns can be divided into 5 types: Type Ⅰ (bell-shaped curve with saw tooth) in 20 cases (14.2%), Type Ⅱ (box-like curve) in 34 cases (24.1%), Type Ⅲ (triangle curve with decreasing slop) in 62 cases(43.9%), Type Ⅳ (triangle curve with increasing slop) in 4 cases (4.3%), Type Ⅴ (tide-wave curve)in 19 cases (13.5%). Maximum flow rate of free uroflow(Q max.FF) of type Ⅰ [(28.4±9.7) ml/s] was significantly greater than that of type Ⅱ, Ⅲ and Ⅴ[(17.0±4.1), (15.8±5.4) and (12.9±6.4) ml/s, P<0.05]. Flow time of free uroflow(FT.FF) of type Ⅲ and Ⅴ [(43.7±17.2) and (50.1±28.9)s] were significantly longer than that of type Ⅰ and Ⅱ [(18.5±7.3)s and (27.2±9.7)s, P<0.05]. Post voided residual > 50ml was noted in 19 cases (30.6%) of type Ⅲ, 7 cases (36.8%) of type Ⅴ, 1 case (2.9%) of type Ⅱ and no one in type Ⅰ and Ⅳ. Abnormal manifestations in cystometry mainly included bladder hypersensitivity, detrusor overactivity, and stress urinary incontinence. Detrusor pressure at Q max (Pdet.Q max) of type Ⅴ [(7.4±5.0) cmH 2O] was significantly lower than that of type Ⅰ, Ⅱ, Ⅲ [(11.8±6.7), (12.0±5.3), (12.1±5.0) cmH 2O, P<0.05]. Among 134 cases of non-DU, there were type Ⅰ curves in 88 cases (65.7%), type Ⅱ curves in 4 cases (2.9%), type Ⅲ curves in 15 cases (11.2%), type Ⅳ curves in 1 cases (0.7%), type Ⅴ curves in 7 cases (5.2%). And normal bell-shaped curves in 19 cases(14.2%). The prevalence of type Ⅱ, Ⅲ and Ⅴ in DU patients was significantly higher than that in the non DU patients ( P<0.05). Conclusions:This study reveals that the characteristics of reduced detrusor contractility and duration, prolonged bladder emptying or incomplete emptying can be reflected in the patterns of free uroflow curve in female patients with DU. The abnormalities of these free uroflow curve patterns, especially type Ⅱ, Ⅲ and Ⅴ will be helpful in preliminarily screening DU in females.
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Objective:To investigate the reparative efficacy and mechanism of pressure-adjustable macroporous antibacterial hydrogel in the treatment of infected wounds.Methods:Staphylococcus aureus was used to establish wound infection models in healthy C57BL/6 mice. The models were divided into 3 groups subjected to 3 different treatments: a negative control group with no hydrogel treatment (group A), a control group treated by common medical hydrogel (group B) and an experiment group treated by pressure-adjustable macroporous antibacterial hydrogel (group C). On days 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12, the effects of 3 treatments were compared on the wound area and the number of bacterial colonies under scab, on the apoptosis of fibroblasts based on the changes of type Ⅰ procollagen, and on the inhibition of inflammation during wound repair by detecting the expression of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α).Results:On days 1 and 3, there was no significant difference between the 3 groups in the wound area ( P>0.05), but on days 6, 9 and 12, there were significant differences between the 3 groups in the wound area ( P<0.05). On day 6, the wound areas in group B (1.23 cm 2 ± 0.16 cm 2) and in group C (1.14 cm 2 ± 0.12 cm 2) were significantly smaller than that in group A (1.56 cm 2 ± 0.16 cm 2) ( P<0.05), but there was no significant difference between groups B and C ( P>0.05). On days 9 and 12, the wound areas in group B (0.97 cm 2 ± 0.13 cm 2 and 0.76 cm 2 ± 0.10 cm 2) and in group C (0.66 cm 2 ± 0.06 cm 2 and 0.48 cm 2 ± 0.07 cm 2) were significantly smaller than those in group A (1.49 cm 2 ± 0.11 cm 2 and 1.39 cm 2 ± 0.13 cm 2), and those in group C were significantly smaller than those in group B (all P<0.05). On day 1, there was no significant difference between the 3 groups in the number of bacterial colonies under scab ( P>0.05). On days 3, 6, 9 and 12, the numbers of bacterial colonies under scab in groups B and C were significantly smaller than that in group A ( P<0.05), and that in group C was significantly smaller than that in group B ( P< 0.05). The nucleic acid electrophoresis showed that the grayscale bands in group C were significantly darker than those in groups A and B. The early apoptosis rate of the fibroblasts in group C[low-right positive fluorescence (LR%): 9.72%] was significantly lower than that in group A (43.99%) and that in group B (38.43%), and that in group B was significantly lower than that in group A ( P<0.05). On day 12, the ratio of the gray values of IL-6 and β-actin (0.64 ± 0.10) and the ratio of the gray values of TNF-α and β-actin (0.34 ± 0.05) in the fibroblasts in group C were significantly higher than those in group A (1.22 ± 0.21 and 0.60 ± 0.14) and in group B (0.88 ± 0.02 and 0.41 ± 0.06) ( P<0.01). Conclusion:The pressure-adjustable macroporous antibacterial hydrogel is an effective treatment of infected wounds and its mechanism may be related to the reduced apoptosis of fibroblasts.
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OBJECTIVE:To systematically evaluate therapeutic efficacy and safety of Breviscapine injection combined with routine treatment of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD),and to provide evidence-based reference for clinical drug use. METHODS :Retrieved from Cochrane Library ,PubMed,Embase,CBMdisc,CNKI,VIP and Wanfang database ,randomized controlled trials (RCTs)about Breviscapine injection combined with routine treatment (trial group ) versus routine treatment (control group )in the treatment of AECOPD were collected. After literature screening and data extraction , the qualities of literatures were evaluated with modified Jadad scale ;Meta-analysis was performed by using Rev Man 5.2 statistical software. RESULTS :A total of 19 RCTs were included ,involving 1 930 patients. Results of Meta-analysis showed that total response rate [OR =2.80,95% CI (1.96,4.01),P<0.000 01],FEV1[MD=0.65,95% CI(0.57,0.72),P<0.000 01], FEV1%[MD=5.33,95%CI(0.31,10.35),P=0.04],FVC[MD=0.69,95%CI(0.23,1.16),P=0.004], FEV1/FVC [MD = 4.83,95%CI(0.98,8.67),P=0.01],PEF [M D=0.95,95%CI (0.57,1.33),P<0.001],PaO2 [MD=4.70,95%CI(2.02, No.81402991) + 7.37),P<0.001],CD3 level [MD =5.11,95% CI(3.04, 7.18),P<0.001] and CD 4+ level [MD =2.62,95%CI(1.78, qq.com 3.47),P<0.001] of trial group were significantly higher than those of control group ;PaCO2 [MD=-3.33,95%CI(-5.02, -1.65),P<0.001],CD8+ level [MD =-2.55,95%CI(-4.28,-0.82),P<0.004],cough relief time [MD =-1.93,95%CI (-2.24,-1.63),P<0.001],sputum remission time [MD =-2.19,95%CI(-2.48,-1.89),P<0.001],wheezing remission time [MD =-1.59,95%CI(-1.86,-1.32),P<0.001] and hospital stay [MD =-1.73,95%CI(-2.06,-1.39),P<0.001] of trial groups were significantly lower or shorter than those of control group ;there was no statistical significance in CD 4+/CD8+ between 2 groups [MD =-0.11,95%CI(-0.23,0.01),P=0.06]. In terms of safety ,3 studies reported the occurrence of ADR , and no serious ADR occurred. CONCLUSIONS :Breviscapine injection can improve clinical efficacy and lung function ,enhance immunity in patients with AECOPD with good safety.
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Objective@#To investigate the clinical characteristics during the perioperative period of pheochromocytoma in patients aged 60 years and over.@*Methods@#Data of age, sex, tumor size, anesthesia time, intraoperative bleeding volume, intraoperative blood pressure, complications and hospitalization time from patients with pheochromocytoma in our hospital treated by the retroperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy from January 2008 to October 2018 were retrospectively analyzed.The relationships of age with the intraoperative hemodynamic instability and postoperative complications were analyzed.@*Results@#A total of 203 patients with pheochromocytoma met the inclusion criteria were enrolled.Age over 60 years(OR1.771, 95%CI=1.015-3.089, P=0.044)was an independent risk factor for intraoperative hemodynamic instability.@*Conclusions@#Laparoscopic retroperitoneal adrenalectomy is a safe surgical method for pheochromocytoma patients aged 60 years and over.For elderly patients with pheochromocytoma, especially those with a tumor diameter of more than 5 cm, special attention should be paid to the prevention of intraoperative hypertension crisis.
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Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a pathogen of viral hepatitis that is considered to severely harm human health. HEV infection usually causes self-limited diseases. Chronic hepatitis E was reported in organ transplant recipients. HEV was considered as a hepatotropic virus, but multiple organs involvement causing various clinical symptoms was reported recently. The involved organs and the clinical manifestations of HEV infection are summarized in this review, which will benefit understanding the pathogenesis of HEV infection, and improving the clinical diagnosis.
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OBJECTIVE: To systematically evaluate the effects of roflumilast on lung function of Asian patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and to provide evidence-based reference for rational drug use in the clinic. METHODS: Retrieved from Cochrane library, PubMed, Embase, CBM, CNKI, VIP and Wanfang database, RCTs about roflumilast or roflumilast combined with routine treatment or placebo (trial group) versus routine treatment or placebo (control group) in the treatment of Asian COPD patients were collected. After literature screening, data extraction and quality evaluation with Cochrane bias risk evaluation tool, Meta-analysis was conducted by using Rev Man 5.2 software. RESULTS: Totally 6 RCTs were included, involving 1 494 patients. Meta-analysis showed that pre-bronchodilator FEV1 (pre-FEV1) [MD=75.19, 95%CI(53.21, 97.17), P<0.000 01], post-bronchodilator FEV1 (post-FEV1) [MD=56.60, 95%CI(27.56, 85.63), P=0.000 1], forced vital capacity (FVC) [MD=43.67, 95%CI (15.91,71.43), P=0.002], average flow rate of post-bronchodilator 25%-75% of forced vital capacity (post-FEF25%-75%) [MD=14.58, 95%CI (8.43, 20.73), P<0.001], the incidence of diarrhea [RR=5.06, 95%CI (1.26,20.27), P=0.02], respiratory infection [RR=1.94, 95%CI (1.30,2.90), P=0.001], decreased appetite [RR=7.43, 95%CI (2.94,18.79), P=0.001], body weight decrease [RR=5.46, 95%CI (2.12,14.03), P=0.001], headache [RR=7.73, 95%CI (1.42,42.16), P=0.02], dizziness [RR=3.44, 95%CI (1.28,9.27), P=0.01], gastritis [RR=5.09, 95%CI (1.49, 17.45), P=0.01] and anorexia [RR=5.06, 95%CI (1.97, 13.00), P=0.001] in trial group were significantly higher than control group; St. George’s Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) total score [MD=-5.82, 95%CI(-7.77, -3.87), P<0.001], respiratory symptom score [MD=-1.67, 95%CI (-2.51, -0.84), P<0.001], activity limited score [MD=-1.55, 95%CI (-2.14, -0.97), P<0.001] and disease impact score [MD=-2.59, 95%CI (-3.40,-1.79), P<0.001] of trial group were significantly lower than those of control group. CONCLUSIONS: Roflumilast can improve lung function and dyspnea in Asian COPD patients, but it can increase the risk of ADR.
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Objective To investigate the clinical characteristics during the perioperative period of pheochromocytoma in patients aged 60 years and over.Methods Data of age,sex,tumor size,anesthesia time,intraoperative bleeding volume,intraoperative blood pressure,complications and hospitalization time from patients with pheochromocytoma in our hospital treated by the retroperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy from January 2008 to October 2018 were retrospectively analyzed.The relationships of age with the intraoperative hemodynamic instability and postoperative complications were analyzed.Results A total of 203 patients with pheochromocytoma met the inclusion criteria were enrolled.Age over 60 years (OR 1.771,95 % CI =1.015-3.089,P =0.044)was an independent risk factor for intraoperative hemodynamic instability.Conclusions Laparoscopic retroperitoneal adrenalectomy is a safe surgical method for pheochromocytoma patients aged 60 years and over.For elderly patients with pheochromocytoma,especially those with a tumor diameter of more than 5 cm,special attention should be paid to the prevention of intraoperative hypertension crisis.
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Objective To approach the spine MRI features and its possibility of etiology for refractory lower urinary tract symptoms(LUTS) in female patients.Methods We conducted prospectively a cross sectional description study of female patients with refractory LUTS during January 16 through March 27 in 2017 based on a urologist's outpatient work.The including criteria were adult female patients with refractory LUTS which defined as having LUTS more than three months and having poor response to behavior therapy and medication treatment.The excluding criteria were patients having evidence of infection,tumor,stone in urinary tract,any central nerve system diseases,or any other diseases may potentially producing LUTS.Data collected included patients demographic information,main complains,present disease features,disease history,physical examination,urine routine,urodynamic study and spine MRI.The characteristics of clinical manifestation,urodynamic study and spine MRI were analyzed.Results During the time span of study,totally 70 cases had been diagnosed as having refractory LUTS and had qualified data of clinical recordings,urodynamic study and spine MRI.Among these 70 cases,63 (90.9%) had storage phase symptoms,11 (15.7%) had voiding phase symptoms,8 (11.4%) had postmicturition symptoms,12 (17.1%) also had disorders in defecating,45 (64.3%) had pain in lower abdomen or pelvic region.69 cases (98.6%) had urodynamic disorders,33 (47.1%) had oversensitivity of bladder,12 (17.1%) had smaller bladder volume,16(22.9%) had detrusor overactivity,15 (21.4%) had bladder outlet obstruction,39(55.7%) had detrusor underactivity.69 cases(98.6%)had spine MRI abnormalities,54(77.1%) had sacral nerve lesions,49 (70.0%) had cervical lesions,48 (68.6%) had lumbar lesions,4 had thorathic lesions.Conclusions The present study revealed extraordinary high prevalence of abnormality in urodynamic parameters and spine MRI in female patients with refractory LUTS,which implies possibility that the refractory LUTS are caused by lesions in spinal nerve system.