The association between body mass index and musculoskeletal foot disorders: a systematic review

The primary aim of this systematic review was to investigate the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and foot disorders. The secondary aim was to investigate whether weight loss is effective for reducing foot pain. Five electronic databases (Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid EMBASE, Ovid AMED, CINAHL and The Cochrane Library) and reference lists from relevant papers were searched in April 2011. Twenty‐five papers that reported on the association between BMI and musculoskeletal foot disorders met our inclusion criteria and were reviewed. The evidence indicates: (i) a strong association between increased BMI and non‐specific foot pain; and (ii) a strong association between increased BMI and chronic plantar heel pain in a non‐athletic population. The evidence is inconclusive regarding the relationship between BMI and the following specific disorders of the foot; hallux valgus, tendonitis, osteoarthritis and flat foot. With respect to our second aim, there were only two prospective cohort studies that reported a reduction in foot symptoms following weight loss surgery. In summary, increased BMI is strongly associated with non‐specific foot pain in the general population and chronic plantar heel pain in a non‐athletic population. However, there is currently limited evidence to support weight loss to reduce foot pain.     

Histology-Based Assessment of Sonazoid-Enhanced Ultrasonography for the Diagnosis of Liver Metastasis

This retrospective study aimed to assess the diagnostic performance of contrast-enhanced ultrasound with Sonazoid (S-CEUS) for liver metastasis. We enrolled in this study 98 patients with 148 histologically proven liver lesions, with 121 metastases and 27 non-metastases. The S-CEUS technique showed sensitivity in 95.0% (115 of 121), specificity in 44.4% (12 of 27) and accuracy in 85.8% (127 of 148) for the diagnosis of metastasis. Higher body mass index had a negative influence on the positive predictive value and accuracy, and a greater depth of the lesion had a negative influence on the accuracy. The management was changed in 8 patients (8.2%) because of S-CEUS findings. In conclusion, the addition of S-CEUS may offer a great benefit by improvement of the quality of diagnosis and management for patients with cancer who have a tentative diagnosis of liver metastasis by contrast-enhanced computed tomography.     

Sport science applied to basketball refereeing: a narrative review

ABSTRACT

Objectives: The present review provides a summary of basketball referees’ game activities, fitness assessment, cognitive function, and energy expenditure (EE) during official games.

Methods: Analyzing the literature on basketball referees. Literature review conducted using Pub Med, WOK, SCOPUS, and Google Scholar, with search criteria including the terms ‘referees’, ‘game officials’, ‘basketball’ and performance terms such as ‘physiological’, ‘physical demands’, ‘decision-making’, and ‘mental fatigue’.

Results: the relevant studies (n = 19) showed that referees cover ~5000 m during a game with mean heart rates (HR) of ~140 beats.min^?1 (>75% HR_max) and oxygen uptake (VO₂) of ~52 ml.min^?1.kg^?1 (~86.19% VO₂max). The YO-YO intermittent recovery test level 1 (YO-YO-IRT1) performance has revealed a direct validity to assess the intermittent aerobic activity as it was correlated to the on-field activity of the referees. The estimated referees' EE during a game exceeds 500 kcal (~5 kcal.kg-1.h^?1). The threshold of low intensity and high intensity could be considered as lower than 3.8 METs and higher than 9.8 METs, respectively. The physical abilities of referees decrease gradually with the chronological age. However, older referees (>32 years old) have a significantly better quality of officiating than young referees. The perceptual-cognitive demands of basketball refereeing are also discussed in the present review.

Conclusion: Basketball referees’ game-analysis showed an intermittent activity (~1:12 ratio of high-intensity effort/recovery). The YO-YO-IRT1 could be used as a specific fitness test to estimate their aerobic capacity. The referees’ EE showed a “moderate energy intensity“ when expressed by the metabolic equivalent (~5 METs). A specific training program should be prescribed for the referees, taking into consideration their age. The cognitive processes influencing basketball referees’ decisions should be studied in further researches.     

Routine Determination of GFR in Renal Transplant Recipients by HPLC Quantification of Plasma Iohexol Concentrations and Comparison With Estimated GFR

Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) methods are not sufficiently reliable in renal transplant recipients (RTR) and should be replaced by iohexol plasma clearance measurement. However, this method has poor availability in health centers. The aim of our study was to develop a high‐performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method for plasma iohexol measurement in routine practice and to evaluate its plasma clearance as a reference of GFR. We developed an HPLC method using UV detection. We evaluated sample storage conditions to provide recommendations for routine practice. Then, we compared GFRbased on plasma iohexol clearance (GFR‐iohexol) to eGFR using modification of diet in renal disease, Cockcroft and Gault, and CDK‐EPIequations in 40 RTR. The method was validated over a concentration range of 15–300 μg/l. Excellent linearity (r > 0.998), inter‐ and intraday precision (CV < 3.3%), and accuracy (>96.8%) were complied with ICH guidelines. We also demonstrated excellent samples stability (9 days). Although eGFR methods are not references in RTR, we found a correct concordance between eGFR and GFR‐iohexol in our population. To conclude, our method is simple, rapid, accurate, and reliable for routine clinical and research use especially in RTR. J. Clin. Lab. Anal. 26:376‐383, 2012. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

右美托咪啶对幕上病灶切除术后患者镇静作用的临床效果观察

目的观察右美托咪啶应用于幕上病灶切除术后镇静作用的临床效果。方法选择幕上病灶切除术后患者40例(均在麻醉恢复室),年龄18～60岁,随机分为两组,每组20例。试验组:10min静脉泵注右美托咪啶0.8μg/kg后,以0.6μg.kg-1.h-1维持40min;对照组:10min静脉泵注生理盐水10ml后,20ml生理盐水静脉泵注40min。记录患者血压、心率、呼吸等变化,观察给药后患者镇静作用以及不良反应的发生情况。结果试验组给入右美托咪啶后HR、MAP均低于基础值,对比对照组差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05);RR各个时间点则无明显变化;试验组均达到Ramsay镇静分级Ⅳ级状态。结论右美托咪啶(负荷量0.8μg/kg,维持0.6μg.kg-1.h-1)应用于幕上病灶切除术后患者取得了满意的镇静效果。     

上颌窦穿刺冲洗治疗儿童急慢性鼻窦炎的效果分析

目的分析上颌窦穿刺冲洗治疗儿童急慢性鼻窦炎的临床疗效。方法将320例儿童(7~12岁)急慢性鼻窦炎患者采用随机平行试验设计,分为实验组160例和对照组160例,两组均服用鼻窦炎口服液1次10 m l,每日3次,实验组在鼻腔黏膜麻醉下行上颌窦穿刺,用0.9%氯化钠溶液加甲硝唑注射液反复冲洗后,窦腔内注入地塞米松5mg,每周一次;鼻腔内滴1%呋喃西林麻黄素液,3次/d,15 d为一个疗程。对照组口服广谱抗生素+鼻腔内滴1%呋喃西林麻黄素液,3次/d,15 d为一个疗程。治疗结束后每月复查1次,6个月后进行疗效评定。结果实验组的治愈率84.38%,总有效率98.75%,均显著高于对照组,两组间比较有显著性差异(P<0.01)。结论上颌窦穿刺冲洗结合鼻窦炎口服液治疗儿童急、慢性鼻窦炎疗效可靠,穿刺前充分评估患儿病情,实施健康教育,加强心理护理是上颌窦穿刺治疗顺利进行的基础,也是上颌窦穿刺成功的重要保证。     

分泌型卷曲相关蛋白5和脂联素在肥胖儿童体重指数与血压关联中的中介效应分析

目的 探讨肥胖高血压患儿血中脂肪细胞因子水平变化在体重指数(BMI)与血压关联的中介效应,为控制肥胖儿童高血压的进展提供一定理论依据及临床指导。方法 以2012年6月—2014年8月就诊于西安交通大学第二附属医院小儿内分泌门诊的120例肥胖儿童为研究对象,根据血压测量结果对高血压组儿童进行为期6个月的生活方式干预,入院后及生活方式干预前后测量所有儿童及高血压组儿童身高、体重、腰围、BMI及血压,用酶联免疫法检测血中脂联素、趋化素、瘦素、分泌型卷曲相关蛋白5(Sfrp5)、Wnt家族分泌性相关蛋白a(Wnt5a)、超敏C反应蛋白(hsCRP)和肿瘤坏死因子α(TNF-α)浓度。以给予生活干预前后细胞因子的变化作为中介变量,BMI的变化为自变量(ΔBMI),舒张压及收缩压的降低为因变量(ΔSBP和ΔDBP)进行中介效应分析。结果 高血压组儿童与非高血压组比较,Sfrp5及脂联素显著降低,而趋化素、瘦素、Wnt5a、hsCRP显著升高,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);TNF-α在两组间比较差异无统计学意义(P<0.05);生活方式干预后肥胖高血压组儿童血中脂联素及Sfrp5与干预前相比显著升高,而趋化素、瘦素、Wnt5a、hsCRP则显著降低(P<0.05)。肥胖高血压患儿在接受生活方式干预后BMI的变化(ΔBMI)与收缩压及舒张压的变化关联中,控制协变量后,ΔSfrp5及Δ脂联素具有部分中介效应,而Δ趋化素及ΔhsCRP在BMI的变化(ΔBMI)与收缩压及舒张压变化的关联中无中介效应。结论 Sfrp5和脂联素在肥胖儿童血压升高的过程中具有一定中介作用。