Impact of serum uric acid on subclinical myocardial injury in general population

Background and aimsHyperuricemia is widely thought as a risk factor for myocardial infarction (MI) and all-cause mortality; however, the relation of serum uric acid (sUA) and subclinical myocardial injury (SCeMI) remains unclear. We hypothesize that sUA is associated with subclinical myocardial injury.Methods and resultsA total of 5880 adult individuals (57.9 ± 13.0 years, 54.23% women) without known cardiovascular disease from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) III were included. Determined by Cardiac Infarction Injury Score (CIIS) from 12-lead electrocardiogram, SCeMI was defined by CIIS ≥10 units. The relationship between sUA and SCeMI was analyzed by using logistic regression models and the smooth curve fitting. Subgroup analyses were conducted. After adjusting for potential confounding variables, the smooth curve fitting revealed a non-linear relationship between sUA level and SCeMI. When sUA was above the inflection point 266.5 μmol/L, each 100 unit increase in sUA increase the risk of SCeMI by 15%. In women group, when sUA>340.3 μmol/L, each 100 unit increase in sUA increase the risk of SCeMI by 71%, but no significant correlation was observed in men group.ConclusionsOur findings confirm that sUA is an independent risk factor for subclinical myocardial injury after adjusting for potential confounding variables, and existence of such an association in women only, which require more random control trials to confirm the strategy of cardiovascular disease prevention based on sUA reduction in female.     

High leptin status indicates an increased risk of mortality and heart failure in stable coronary artery disease

Background and aimsLeptin is an adipocyte-derived peptide involved in energy homeostasis and body weight regulation. The position of leptin in cardiovascular pathophysiology remains controversial. Some studies suggest a detrimental effect of hyperleptinemia on the cardiovascular (CV) system, while others assume the role of leptin as a neutral or even protective factor. We have explored whether high leptin affects the mortality and morbidity risk in patients with stable coronary heart disease.Methods and resultsWe followed 975 patients ≥6 months after myocardial infarction or coronary revascularization in a prospective study. All-cause or cardiovascular death, non-fatal cardiovascular events (recurrent myocardial infarction, stroke, or any revascularization), and hospitalizations for heart failure (HF) we used as outcomes.High serum leptin concentrations (≥18.9 ng/mL, i.e., 4th quartile) were associated with worse survival, as well as with a higher incidence of fatal vascular events or hospitalizations for HF. Even after full adjustment for potential covariates, high leptin remained to be associated with a significantly increased 5-years risk of all-cause death [Hazard risk ratio (HRR) 2.10 (95%CIs:1.29–3.42), p < 0.003], CV death [HRR 2.65 (95%CIs:1.48–4.74), p < 0.001], and HF hospitalization [HRR 1.95 (95% CIs:1.11–3.44), p < 0.020]. In contrast, the incidence risk of non-fatal CV events was only marginally and non-significantly influenced [HRR 1.27 (95%CIs:0.76–2.13), p = 0.359].ConclusionsHigh leptin concentration entails an increased risk of mortality, apparently driven by fatal CV events and future worsening of HF, on top of conventional CV risk factors and the baseline status of left ventricular function.     

中国三省老年代谢综合征患者抑郁状况分析

目的了解我国老年MS患者的抑郁状况及其影响因素, 探索老年MS各组分与抑郁的关系。方法基于"老年期重点疾病预防和干预"项目, 采用多阶段分层整群随机抽样方法, 2019年在辽宁、河南和广东三省16个县(区)共完成16 199名≥60岁老年人的问卷调查, 剔除缺失变量1 001名, 最终纳入有效样本为15 198名。通过问卷调查和体格检查了解调查对象MS患病情况, 使用PHQ-9抑郁筛查量表评估调查对象近半个月内的抑郁状况。采用logistic回归分析老年MS及其组分与抑郁的关系及其影响因素。结果共纳入15 198名≥60岁老年人, MS患病率为10.84%, 其中MS患者的抑郁症状检出率为25.49%。有0、1、2、3、4项MS异常组分数目的患者抑郁症状检出率分别为14.56%、15.17%、18.01%、25.21%、26.65%, MS异常组分数目与抑郁症状检出率呈正相关关系, 组间差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。MS、超重/肥胖、高血压、糖尿病、血脂异常患者存在抑郁症状的风险分别是未患该病人群的1.73倍(OR=1.73, 95%CI:1.51～1.97)、1.13倍(O...     

2008-2012年中国肿瘤登记地区脑及神经系统肿瘤发病与死亡分析

目的 描述中国肿瘤登记地区2008-2012年脑及神经系统肿瘤发病与死亡水平。方法 对全国135个肿瘤登记处的数据进行汇总,计算脑及神经系统肿瘤的发病率与死亡率。结果 2008-2012年全国肿瘤登记地区脑及神经系统肿瘤发病率为6.21/10万,中国人口标化率（以下简称中标率）为3.93/10万,世界人口标化率（以下简称世标率）为3.87/10万,占全部恶性肿瘤发病的2.19%,位居全部恶性肿瘤发病的第11位。男性发病率为9.45/10万（中标率为6.31/10万）,女性发病率2.88/10万（中标率1.72/10万）。城市和农村地区,脑及神经系统肿瘤发病率分别为7.59/10万和4.07/10万（发病中标率分别为4.60/10万和2.78/10万）。2008-2012年,全国肿瘤登记地区脑及神经系统肿瘤死亡率为2.48/10万（中标率和世标率都为1.40/10万）,在各种恶性肿瘤死亡原因中排列第12位。男性的死亡率为3.71/10万,女性为1.21/10万。城市和农村地区脑及神经系统肿瘤死亡率分别为2.91/10万和1.81/10万（中标死亡率分别为1.53/10万和1.16/10万）。结论 脑及神经系统肿瘤是危害中国居民主要恶性肿瘤之一,城市发病率高于农村,男性高于女性。应加强脑及神经系统肿瘤的预防与控制工作。     

Women’s experiences of abnormal Pap smear results – A qualitative study

ObjectivesTo describe women’s experiences of abnormal Pap smear result.MethodsTen women were recruited from a women’s health clinic. Qualitative interviews based on six open-ended questions were conducted, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed by content analysis.ResultsThe women believed that their abnormal Pap smear result was indicative of having cancer. This created anxiety in the women, which resulted in the need for emotional support and information. Testing positive with human papillomavirus (HPV) also meant consequences for the relatives as well as concerns about the sexually transmitted nature of the virus. Finally, the women had a need to be treated with respect by the healthcare professionals in order to reduce feelings of being abused.ConclusionsIn general, women have a low level of awareness of HPV and its relation to abnormal Pap smear results. Women who receive abnormal Pap smear results need oral information, based on the individual women’s situation, and delivered at the time the women receive the test result. It is also essential that a good emotional contact be established between the women and the healthcare professionals.     

Evaluation of protective and immune responses following vaccination with recombinant MIP and CPAF from Chlamydia abortus as novel vaccines for enzootic abortion of ewes

MIP and CPAF from Chlamydia have been shown to be effective in inducing immune responses important in clearing chlamydial infections. This study evaluates the protection conferred by MIP and CPAF as novel vaccines in pregnant C. abortus challenged ewes. Fifty C. abortus sero-negative sheep were randomly allocated into 5 groups of 10 according to the treatment they were to receive (1) 100 µg of MBP-MIP (2) 100 µg CPAF (3) 50 µg MBP-MIP and 50 µg CPAF (4) Tris-buffer (negative control) (5) Enzovax (positive control). Booster inoculations were administered 3 weeks after primary inoculations. Blood samples were taken pre-vaccination and weekly for 5 weeks. Five months after vaccination the ewes were mated. Pregnant ewes were then challenged on day 90 of gestation. Blood samples taken at four time-points post challenge were analysed for IFNγ levels, TNFα and IL-10 expression and anti-chlamydial antibody levels. Vaginal swabs, placental and foetal tissue and bacterial shedding were analysed using qPCR to quantify levels of C. abortus. Enzovax was 100% effective with no abortions occurring. The MIP/CPAF combined vaccine offered the greatest protection of the novel vaccines with 67% of ewes giving birth to one or more live lambs equating to a 50% vaccine efficacy rate. MIP and CPAF administered singly did not confer protection. Enzovax and MIP/CPAF vaccinated ewes had longer gestations and lambs with higher birth weights than negative control ewes. Aborting ewes shed higher numbers of C. abortus than ewes that had live lambs, all vaccinated ewes demonstrated lower levels of bacterial shedding than negative control ewes with Enzovax ewes shedding significantly fewer bacteria. Ewes that went on to abort had significantly higher levels of IFNγ and IL-10 at day 35 post challenge and significantly higher levels of anti-chlamydial antibodies at 24 h post lambing compared to ewes that had live lambs.     

The role of adiposity,diet and inflammation on the discordance between LDL-C and apolipoprotein B

Background and aimsWhile low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is a good predictor of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, apolipoprotein B (ApoB) is superior when the two markers are discordant. We aimed to determine the impact of adiposity, diet and inflammation upon ApoB and LDL-C discordance.Methods and resultsMachine learning (ML) and structural equation models (SEMs) were applied to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to investigate cardiometabolic and dietary factors when LDL-C and ApoB are concordant/discordant. Mendelian randomisation (MR) determined whether adiposity and inflammation exposures were causal of elevated/decreased LDL-C and/or ApoB. ML showed body mass index (BMI), dietary saturated fatty acids (SFA), dietary fibre, serum C-reactive protein (CRP) and uric acid were the most strongly associated variables (R² = 0.70) in those with low LDL-C and high ApoB. SEMs revealed that fibre (b = ?0.42, p = 0.001) and SFA (b = 0.28, p = 0.014) had a significant association with our outcome (joined effect of ApoB and LDL-C). BMI (b = 0.65, p = 0.001), fibre (b = ?0.24, p = 0.014) and SFA (b = 0.26, p = 0.032) had significant associations with CRP. MR analysis showed genetically higher body fat percentage had a significant causal effect on ApoB (Inverse variance weighted (IVW) = Beta: 0.172, p = 0.0001) but not LDL-C (IVW = Beta: 0.006, p = 0.845).ConclusionOur data show increased discordance between ApoB and LDL-C is associated with cardiometabolic, clinical and dietary abnormalities and that body fat percentage is causal of elevated ApoB.     

Analyses of rare predisposing variants of lung cancer in 6,004 whole genomes in Chinese

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