Value of preoperative urine white blood cell and nitrite in predicting postoperative infection following percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a meta-analysis

BackgroundTo evaluate to what degree preoperative urine white blood cell (WBC) and urine nitrite (NIT) values are predictive of postoperative infections following percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL).MethodsA systematic literature search was performed of the PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Wanfang Data, National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), and China Science and Technology Journal Database (CSTJ or VIP) online databases to identify relevant studies that examined the predictive value of urine WBC or NIT as risk factors for post-PCNL infection, and the search was finished on February 28, 2020. Two independent reviewers screened the relevant studies, extracted necessary data from the eligible case-control studies (CCS), and assessed the quality of included studies through the Newcastle-Ottawa scale (NOS). RevMan 5.3 software and the Stata 16.0 software were used to complete the statistical analysis of data. Results are expressed as odds ratio (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs).ResultsAccording to the statistical analysis of 12 eligible studies involving 6113 patients, positive urine WBC (WBC+: OR =3.86, 95% CI: 3.03–4.91, P<0.001) and positive NIT (NIT⁺: OR =7.81, 95% CI: 5.44–11.21, P<0.001) in preoperative tests were identified as independent risk factors for postoperative infections following PCNL.ConclusionsIn summary, as risk factors for postoperative infections, the presence of preoperative urine WBC+ and NIT+ should be evaluated as part of clinical procedure, in order to reduce infections of PCNL.     

Indocyanine green fluorescence imaging for laparoscopic complex upper urinary tract reconstructions: a comparative study

BackgroundTo describe our technique for using an intraureteral injection of indocyanine green (ICG) and visualization under near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) to facilitate challenging upper urinary tract reconstructions (UUTRs) and to present the comparative outcomes.MethodsWe collected 36 patients who underwent laparoscopic UUTRs between April 2019 and March 2020, and we divided the patients into two groups based on the use of ICG (ICG group and non-ICG group). Demographic characteristics, perioperative outcomes, and functional outcomes were compared between the two groups.ResultsThere were 18 cases in the ICG group and 18 cases in the non-ICG group, respectively. There were no differences in the baseline characteristics between the two groups. The intraoperative time to identification of the ureter (TIU; 20.9±11.7 vs. 30.0±14.6 min, P=0.03) and length of postoperative hospital stay (LPHS; 11.1±3.0 vs. 16.6±10.0 days, P=0.03) were significantly shorter in the ICG group. There was also a trend for lesser time for locating the stricture (43.0±27.9 vs. 55.4±18.6 min, P=0.14) and lower estimated blood loss (EBL) in the ICG group patients (88.3±75.4 vs. 91.7±46.2 mL, P=0.22). During the mean 3.8-month follow-up for the ICG group and the 6.2-month for the non-ICG group, there was a trend for more severe complications in the non-ICG group.ConclusionsVisualizing intraureteral ICG under NIRF is useful in challenging UUTRs, allows for rapid ureteral identification and accurate real-time delineation of the ureteral stricture margins, and provides encouraging follow-up outcomes compared with those in the non-ICG group.     

Exploration of the association between serum uric acid and testosterone in adult males: NHANES 2011–2016

BackgroundPrevious studies have suggested that the possible relationship between serum uric acid (SUA) and testosterone. However, the results of previous studies are controversial and there is limited evidence examining the relationship between SUA and testosterone in a general US population of men. The objective of this study is to explore the correlation of SUA and testosterone among adult males from the US.MethodsData from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011–2016 were used, including a total of 7,796 male participants aged 18 years or older and excluding those lacking serum testosterone and uric acid data. Clinical characteristics of the participants among different SUA groups and testosterone groups are compared. Univariate and multivariate linear regression analyses were applied to evaluate the association between SUA and testosterone.ResultsWe found an inverse association between SUA and testosterone after fully adjusted the potential confounding factors in general US adult males. In the multivariate linear regression analysis, we found that increasing age (estimate testosterone percent difference: −0.20% per year, P<0.01), uric acid (estimate testosterone percent difference: −4.40% per md/dL, P<0.01) and BMI (estimate testosterone percent difference: −2.86% per kg/m2, P<0.01) were associated with declining serum testosterone. This association remained significant in sensitivity analysis, while in the stratified analysis, above association was not significant in men with diabetes or aged 65 and over.ConclusionsSUA levels might be negatively associated with serum testosterone in adult males.     

The association between caudal block and urethroplasty complications of distal tubularized incised plate repair: experience from a South China National Children’s Medical Center

BackgroundThe effect of caudal block (CB) on the incidence of urethroplasty complications in hypospadias repair remains controversial. The evidence is conflicting, and some confounding bias issues need to be addressed. We sought to study a more homogenous group of distal hypospadias patients undergoing primary tubularized incised plate (TIP) repair by a senior pediatric urology surgeon in the past 2 years to examine the relationship between urethroplasty complications and the use of CB.MethodsWe reviewed our database to identify consecutive patients who had undergone hypospadias repairs by a senior director surgeon at our Center between January 2018 and November 2020. To be eligible to participate in the study, patients had to meet the following inclusion criteria: (I) have distal hypospadias; (II) have undergone a primary TIP repair; and (III) have attended follow-up appointments for a minimum period of 6 months. The primary outcome was the development of urethroplasty complications during the follow-up period. The principal variable of interest was whether or not CB was used perioperatively. The patients were categorized into a CB group (general anesthesia combined with CB) or a control group (general anesthesia only). Other potential risk factors were analyzed, including patient age at operation, patient weight, glans width, and the length of the urethral plate defect.ResultsThirty (12.2%) of the distal patients developed postoperative surgical complications. The postoperative surgical complication rates were similar between the different anesthesia groups. Weight, the length of the urethral plate length, and glans width did not contribute to the risk. Age was the only independent risk factor for postoperative surgical complications, and the complication rates increased in older patients.ConclusionsOur data from consecutive TIP repairs in distal hypospadias patients indicated no association between the use of CB anesthesia and the postoperative urethroplasty complication rate. Patients who were older in age when they underwent surgery had a higher risk of complications.     

Correction to: Effect of Polyvinyl Chloride Microplastics on Bacterial Community and Nutrient Status in Two Agricultural Soils

Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology - The original version of the article unfortunately contained a mistake in Fig.&nbsp;3. In this figure, norank_o_DS-100 and Niastella were...     

特许医疗政策下的药械真实世界数据研究常见设计及其关键考虑

博鳌乐城国际医疗旅游先行区是全国唯一的真实世界数据应用试点地区,基于博鳌乐城特许医疗政策,开展真实世界数据研究,形成支持创新药械临床评价和审评审批的真实世界证据,已成为我国药品审评审批制度改革的重要领域,真实世界证据的产生不仅依靠高质量的真实世界数据,还需要合理可靠的研究设计。本文在国内外相关学术研究和监管部门所发布的真实世界数据研究指导原则或规范的基础上,结合博鳌乐城特殊政策环境和前期实践经验,总结了博鳌乐城真实世界数据研究的设计类型,并探讨了各设计类型在博鳌乐城特殊医疗政策环境中的关键考虑,旨在为进一步实施和开展真实世界数据研究提供借鉴。     

1990-2019年中国动脉粥样硬化心血管病疾病负担变化及其危险因素分析

目的 量化分析1990-2019年我国动脉粥样硬化心血管病（ASCVD）疾病负担及其主要危险因素影响的变化趋势。方法 利用2019年全球疾病负担（GBD2019）研究结果,以伤残调整寿命年（DALY）及其年龄标准化率为指标,分析1990-2019年我国ASCVD疾病负担和危险因素归因疾病负担的变化情况,并采用Gupta建立的分解法对人口增长、老龄化、年龄别患病率和疾病严重程度所致的DALY变化进行了量化分析。结果 2019年我国61.00%的心血管病疾病负担由ASCVD所致,缺血性心脏病的DALY较1990年增长了133.66%,其中29.57%可归因于人口增长、108.74%归因于人口老龄化、8.87%归因于年龄别患病率的增加、-13.53%归因于疾病严重程度;缺血性卒中的DALY较1990年增长了138.64%,归因于上述4部分的变化率依次为30.95%、123.38%、55.80%和-71.49%。2019年高血压依然是ASCVD首要危险因素,其次是高LDL-C,归因于饮酒的年龄标准化DALY率较1990年增幅最大（486.01%）,年均增长10.93%。结论 1990-2019年,人口老龄化是我国ASCVD疾病负担大幅增长最主要的原因,而其他可改变危险因素的不利趋势,特别是代谢性危险因素的持续流行同样不容忽视。     

上海市松江区成年人高尿酸血症与慢性肾病关系的队列研究

目的 分析社区成年人高尿酸血症（HUA）与慢性肾病（CKD）发病风险的关系。方法 基于华东区域自然人群队列,对7 276例基线时未患CKD的上海市松江区20~74岁常住居民进行基于社区的前瞻性队列研究。CKD的诊断根据美国肾脏基金会慢性肾脏病实践指南的标准,HUA定义为血清尿酸（SUA）>420 μmol/L（男性）或>360 μmol/L（女性）。采用Cox比例风险模型分析HUA与CKD发病风险的关联。结果 经过中位时间2.65年的随访,队列人群新发CKD病例301例,累积发病率为4.14%,发病密度为16.01/1 000人年（95% CI：14.20~17.82）。CKD发病人群HUA的基线患病率显著高于非CKD发病人群。多因素Cox回归分析显示,HUA与CKD发病风险呈显著正关联,HUA患者的CKD发病风险HR值为1.92（95% CI：1.46~2.53）。在对性别、年龄、BMI、2型糖尿病、高血压等因素分层后,HUA与CKD发病风险仍呈显著正关联;在相加模型中,年龄与HUA存在交互作用,交互作用指数为1.78（95% CI：1.18~2.68）。结论 上海市松江区成年人CKD的发病率较高,HUA为CKD发病的独立危险因素。     

禽流感病毒研究进展及抗H7N9型病毒疫苗与抗体研究

禽流感病毒（avian influenza virus,AIV）是一种可引起急性呼吸道传染病的人畜共患病毒。自2013年我国出现了全球首例人感染H7N9型AIV病例以来,人们对该病毒产生了担忧与恐慌。AIV在全球广泛传播,人感染不同型别AIV事件也持续发生,造成了巨大的经济损失。目前尚无针对该病的特异性治疗措施与药物,疫苗成为最有可能预防控制病毒传播的手段。现有针对H7N9型AIV的兽用与人用疫苗种类繁多,其中,4类人用H7N9型AIV疫苗已经率先进入了临床试验阶段,主要包括了病毒样颗粒疫苗、减毒活疫苗、灭活疫苗及DNA疫苗,并显示出了良好的安全性和免疫原性。因为暂无上市的人用AIV疫苗,所以其真实效力不得而知。此外,现有的流感疫苗在人群中虽然具有良好的安全性和免疫原性,但对H7N9型AIV并无交叉抗体反应。本文回顾AIV的病原学、流行病学、职业暴露人群调查与防控策略、H7N9型AIV疫苗及H7N9型AIV全人源单克隆抗体研究进展,讨论尚存的问题和挑战以及未来的发展方向,为加深对疾病的了解以及控制AIV在全球的蔓延提供防控策略与方针。     

发热伴血小板减少综合征流行病学研究进展

发热伴血小板减少综合征（SFTS）是21世纪初发现的一种新发蜱媒传染病。SFTS已在亚洲地区多个国家流行,包括中国、日本、韩国、越南、缅甸。截至2019年,我国已有25个省份报告SFTS病例,主要分布在山区和丘陵地带的农村,病例高度散发,但在地域分布上又相对集中,以河南、山东、安徽、湖北、辽宁、浙江和江苏7个省份为主。病例主要通过被携带病毒的蜱叮咬而感染,也可通过密切接触病例血液或体液感染。主要临床表现包括发热、胃肠道症状、血小板减少和白细胞减少,重症病例常因多器官功能衰竭而死亡。近年来,我国SFTS报告病例逐年上升,病死率始终维持较高水平,严重威胁人民身体健康。本文主要从SFTS的流行特征、传播流行的危险因素、临床特征等方面加以综述,旨在提升对SFTS疾病自然史的认知,加强传染病预防控制能力,降低疾病病死率。