Tackling the frailty burden with an integrative value-based approach: results from a mixed-methods study

Journal of Public Health - The purpose of this paper is to investigate the implementation of value-based care principles in the context of frailty in the perioperative process, highlighting the...     

Effects of a Rice Bran Dietary Intervention on the Composition of the Intestinal Microbiota of Adults with a High Risk of Colorectal Cancer: A Pilot Randomised-Controlled Trial

Rice bran exhibits chemopreventive properties that may help to prevent colorectal cancer (CRC), and a short-term rice bran dietary intervention may promote intestinal health via modification of the intestinal microbiota. We conducted a pilot, double-blind, randomised placebo-controlled trial to assess the feasibility of implementing a long-term (24-week) rice bran dietary intervention in Chinese subjects with a high risk of CRC, and to examine its effects on the composition of their intestinal microbiota. Forty subjects were randomised into the intervention group (n = 19) or the control group (n = 20). The intervention participants consumed 30 g of rice bran over 24-h intervals for 24 weeks, whilst the control participants consumed 30 g of rice powder on the same schedule. High rates of retention (97.5%) and compliance (≥91.3%) were observed. No adverse effects were reported. The intervention significantly enhanced the intestinal abundance of Firmicutes and Lactobacillus, and tended to increase the Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio and the intestinal abundance of Prevotella_9 and the health-promoting Lactobacillales and Bifidobacteria, but had no effect on bacterial diversity. Overall, a 24-week rice bran dietary intervention was feasible, and may increase intestinal health by inducing health-promoting modification of the intestinal microbiota. Further larger-scale studies involving a longer intervention duration and multiple follow-up outcome assessments are recommended.     

Acute Low-Intensity Treadmill Running Upregulates the Expression of Intestinal Glucose Transporters via GLP-2 in Mice

The effects of exercise on nutrient digestion and absorption in the intestinal tract are not well understood. A few studies have reported that exercise training increases the expression of molecules involved in carbohydrate digestion and absorption. Exercise was also shown to increase the blood concentration of glucagon-like peptide-2 (GLP-2), which regulates carbohydrate digestion and absorption in the small intestine. Therefore, we investigated the effects of exercise on the expression of molecules involved in intestinal digestion and absorption, including GLP-2. Six-week-old male mice were divided into a sedentary (SED) and low-intensity exercise (LEx) group. LEx mice were required to run on a treadmill (12.5 m/min, 1 h), whereas SED mice rested. All mice were euthanized 1 h after exercise or rest, and plasma, jejunum, ileum, and colon samples were collected, followed by analysis via IHC, EIA, and immunoblotting. The levels of plasma GLP-2 and the jejunum expression of the GLP-2 receptor, sucrase-isomaltase (SI), and glucose transporter 2 (GLUT2) were higher in LEx mice. Thus, we showed that acute low-intensity exercise affects the expression of molecules involved in intestinal carbohydrate digestion and absorption via GLP-2. Our results suggest that exercise might be beneficial for small intestine function in individuals with intestinal frailty.     

新建或迁建血站正式运行前的确认工作探讨

在迁建新业务大楼正式投入运行前,采用质量审核、试运行、目视检查等方法,分阶段确认新建血站的基础设施、设备、环境、工作流程等是否达到预期要求,探讨新血站系统化确认方法。新建或迁建后的血站在正式启用前应对其所涉及的建筑设施、设备、环境、工作流程等进行全面且系统的确认,以更好地保障血液质量与安全。     

检测血管紧张素转化酶在AFP阴性肝癌诊断中的价值

目的　探讨肝癌患者血清血管紧张素转化酶 (ACE)活性变化对AFP阴性肝癌 (HCC)患者诊断及鉴别诊断的价值。方法　选择经组织学 (肝穿刺 )或影像学确诊的 38例HCC患者 ,2 1例慢性肝炎患者 ,12例肝硬化患者及 2 0例正常健康对照者 ,检测血清AFP含量和ACE活性。结果　与其他良性肝病相比HCC患者血清ACE活性 ( 19.51± 4 .4 6)显著低于慢性肝炎 ( 38.35± 6.34 ,P <0 .0 1)及肝硬化患者 ( 4 7.77± 10 .59,P <0 .0 1) ,并且也低于正常人 ( 30 .0 0± 2 .92 ,P <0 .0 5)。 2 3例AFP阳性 (≥2 0 0mg/L)HCC患者中 ,其ACE活性为 ( 19.15± 4 .2 6) ,与AFP阴性患者比较差异无显著性 (P >0 .0 5)。结论　检测血清ACE活性有助于肝癌 ,尤其是合并肝硬化或AFP阴性的患者的诊断。ACE和AFP联合检测有助于提高肝癌的检出率     

白细胞介素1刺激破骨细胞性骨吸收作用的实验研究

目的：了解白细胞介素1β（IL－1β）在破骨细胞性骨吸收中的刺激作用及其相应的作用机制。方法：分别将新生大鼠破骨细胞单独以及和成骨细胞联合接种于预置象牙片的培养板中。24h后培养液中加入不同浓度的IL－1β。继续培养48h,然后取出象牙片,超声处理后行甲苯胺蓝染色,光镜下观察骨吸收陷窝的数目并计算其部面积。结果：IL－1β能够明显增加坡骨细胞和成骨细胞联合培养组象牙片上吸收陷窝的数目和面前,且刺激作用呈剂量依赖性,但对单独培养的破骨细胞无明显刺激作用。结论：IL－1β的刺激骨吸收作用由成骨细胞所介导,而非直接作用于破骨细胞。     

空肠置管肠内营养支持

目的：空肠置管营养支持效果分析。方法：27例患者肠内营养支持,观察营养指标及并发症,结果：25例患者肠内营养支持,增加了营养的摄 入量,改善了氮平衡,并发症明显降低（见表1）;2例因多脏器功能竭死亡,结论：大多数外科危重病人可通过肠内营养到营养支持的目的。     

腹腔镜胆囊切除362例分析

目的：提高腹腔镜胆囊切除愈率减少术后并发症的发生。方法：回顾分析1997年4月至2000年11月我院开展腹腔镜胆囊切除362例。结果：术后1－6d出院,平均2.3d;中转开腹手术9例,占2.48%;胆总管损作伤2例,占0.55%;术后并发症6例,占1.6%;其中胆漏3例,胆总管残余结石3例。结论：术中融损伤与术后并发症的发生和腹腔镜的局限性、特殊性与手术操作技巧有关。     

氧化氮-环磷酸鸟苷通路在支气管哮喘发病机制中的作用

目的 :探讨一氧化氮 -环磷酸鸟苷 (NO- c GMP)通路在支气管哮喘发病机制中的作用。方法 :给 10名健康人、13例缓解期哮喘病人及 2 9例发作期哮喘患者诱导痰液 ,检测诱导痰液中 NO2 - /NO3- 及 c GMP的水平。并对其中 11例哮喘发作期患者应用强的松 (30 mg/d) ,治疗 1周的前后进行自身对照研究。结果 :哮喘发作期患者 NO2 - /NO3-水平显著高于健康对照者 [(4 0 6 .34± 5 12 .18) μmol/L,(71.80± 10 0 .98) μmol/L,P<0 .0 1],应用激素后患者在症状、体征好转的同时 ,NO2 - /NO3-和 c GMP的水平均有明显下降 ,稳定期哮喘患者的 NO2 - /NO3-水平同正常人相比差异无显著性。结论 :NO- c GMP通路可能在哮喘的发病中起重要作用 ,诱导痰 NO2 - /NO3- 的测定是无创伤性检测哮喘气道炎症的一项简便易行的实用方法。