Relationships between anthropometric adiposity indexes and bone mineral density in a cross-sectional Chinese study

Background ContextPrevious studies have reported conflicting results for the relationships between anthropometric adiposity indexes and bone mineral density, based on dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). However, few studies were published based on quantitative computed tomography (QCT), especially for Chinese population.PurposeTo evaluate the associations of spine bone mineral density (BMD) with body mass index (BMI), waist circumstance (WC), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) and a body shape index (ABSI) using QCT.Study Design/SettingA Cross-sectional study.Patient SampleAround 3,457 participants in multiple communities across 7 administrative regions of China.Outcome MeasuresSpine BMD was measured using QCT, and the classification of osteoporosis was defined as follows: 1) osteoporosis if BMD <80mg/cm³, 2) osteopenia if BMD 80–119 mg/cm³, and 3) normal bone mass if BMD≥120 mg/cm³.MethodsThis study was conducted using convenient sampling between 2013 and 2017. Multivariable linear regression model and logistic regression models were used for the associations of continuous and categorical BMD, respectively.ResultsAround 3,405 participants were included in the final analyses, including 1,272 males and 2,133 females, with spine BMD of 111.00±35.47 mg/cm³ and 99.38±40.60 mg/cm³, respectively. Spine BMD decreased significantly with the increase of ABSI in females (adjusted β, ?5.74; 95% confidence interval [CI], ?8.50 to ?2.98), and this trend also was kept in females aged at less than 60 years (adjusted β, ?14.54; 95% CI, ?20.40 to ?8.68), and females with age ≥60 years (adjusted β, ?7.59; 95% CI, ?10.91 to ?4.28). However, this inverse association was observed only in males with age ≥ 60 years (adjusted β, ?5.19; 95% CI, ?10.08 to ?0.29). Except ABSI, negative associations of Spine BMD with WC (adjusted β, ?0.46; 95% CI, ?0.77 to ?0.15), WHR (adjusted β, ?6.25; 95% CI, ?10.63 to ?1.86), WHtR (adjusted β, ?6.80; 95% CI, ?11.63 to ?1.97) were shown in females aged at <60 years, and positive association with BMI in males with age ≥60 years (adjusted β, 0.92; 95% CI, 0.29–1.55).ConclusionsABSI had more remarkable association with spine BMD, compared with the other four indexes.     

The Effect of a PEEK Material‐Based External Fixator in the Treatment of Distal Radius Fractures with Non‐Transarticular External Fixation

ObjectiveTo explore the effect of a PEEK material‐based external fixator in the treatment of distal radius fractures with non‐transarticular external fixation.MethodsThere were 48 patients in this prospective comparative study. They were divided into two groups according to the materials used: the PEEK group and the titanium group. Wrist dorsiflexion, palmar flexion, pronation, supination, radial deviation, ulnar deviation, grip strength of the palm on the affected side, kneading force, Visual Analogue Scale/Score (VAS), Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) score, operation time, frequency of fluoroscopy procedures, and X‐ray results were compared between the two groups. Functional recovery was evaluated at the last follow‐up according to the wrist joint evaluation criteria.ResultsThe baseline data were comparable between the two groups, and no significant differences were found in age, sex, fracture types (P > 0.05). There was no significant difference between the two groups in the results of DASH, grip strength, and recovery of pinch force and wrist function (dorsiflexion, clavicle, ulnar deviation, deviation, pronation, and supination) (P > 0.05). Normal limb function was achieved in the two groups of patients at an average of 6 weeks after surgery, and there was no significant difference in X‐ray examination radial height (10.60 ± 1.59 vs 11.00 ± 1.53, P = 0.687), radial inclination (1.11 ± 0.24 vs 1.12 ± 0.24, P = 0.798), volar tilt (10.33 ± 2.13 vs 10.00 ± 2.08, P = 0.660), ulnar variance (20.87 ± 3.00 vs 20.38 ± 3.04, P = 0.748), and step‐off persistence (1.73 ± 0.69 vs 1.68 ± 0.72, P = 0.425) between the two groups (P > 0.05). However, the operation time (54.80 ± 12.20 vs 85.23 ± 15.14, P = 0.033) and number of fluoroscopy procedures (36.93 ± 6.89 vs 64.77 ± 9.74, P = 0.000) in the PEEK group were significantly reduced compared with those in the titanium group.ConclusionCompared with the traditional titanium external fixator, the PEEK composite external fixator has advantages, such as a shorter operation time and fewer fluoroscopy procedures when used to treat different types of distal radius fracture.     

低氧环境对椎间盘自发性吸收的影响及其作用机制

目的探讨低氧环境对椎间盘自发性吸收的影响及其作用机制。方法取SPF级成年日本大耳兔9只,雌雄不限,平均体质量2 kg。将兔处死后取脊柱髓核组织,经消化、分离、培养后获得传代髓核细胞,将生长良好的髓核细胞制成细胞悬液。根据不同时效的低氧环境将细胞分为5组对照组(常氧浓度下培养6 h)、低氧6 h组(2%O2浓度下培养6 h)、低氧12 h组(2%O2浓度下培养12 h)、低氧24 h组(2%O2浓度下培养24 h)和低氧48 h组(2%O2浓度下培养48 h)。采用实时聚合酶链反应法检测缺氧诱导因子(HIF)-1α、3型酸敏感离子通道(ASIC3)及水通道蛋白3(AQP3)mRNA表达水平,采用流式细胞仪检测各组髓核细胞凋亡情况。采用SPSS 24.0软件对数据进行分析。结果与对照组比较,低氧各组细胞凋亡率均明显升高,差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.01);与低氧12、24和48 h组比较,低氧6 h组细胞凋亡率最高,差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.01)。与对照组比较,低氧各组细胞HIF-1α和ASIC3 mRNA表达水平均明显上升,AQP3 mRNA表达水平均明显下降,差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.01);与低氧12、24和48 h组比较,低氧6 h组HIF-1α和ASIC3 mRNA表达水平最高,差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.01)。结论短时间低氧环境可以促进髓核细胞凋亡,从而加速椎间盘突出组织自发性吸收进程,其机制可能与HIF-1α和ASIC3的表达增加及AQP3的表达下降有关。     

Comfortable suture angle with optimized trocar position aids renorrhaphy during retroperitoneal laparoscopic partial nephrectomy

BackgroundThis study investigated a comfortable suture angle (CSA) with optimized trocar position for closing the defect during renorrhaphy in retroperitoneal laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN). The feasibility, usefulness, and safety of achieving the CSA with modified trocar position were determined for different tumor types.MethodsTwo optimized trocar positions were introduced for different tumor types. A suture angle was based on the tumor plane of the superficial parenchyma defect and the line formed by the needle holder. Preliminary surgical simulations determined a CSA that combined the least suture time with the greatest ease of performance. Achieving the CSA was attempted during renorrhaphy of 106 enrolled patients undergoing retroperitoneal LPN. Patients’ characteristics, operative features, and follow-up information were collected and analyzed.ResultsFor 89 (83.96%) patients, a CSA was successfully reached and parenchyma recovered. The remaining 17 patients were successfully sutured, but the attempt to achieve a CSA failed. For the CSA group, the suture, clamping, and overall operative times were significantly less than that of the non-CSA patients. The groups were similar regarding estimated blood loss, positive surgical margin, and rates of glomerular filtration reduction and complications. Univariable analyses determined that tumor location, growth pattern, and R.E.N.A.L. nephrometry score (RNS) may influence the success of this approach. Multivariable analyses indicated that only tumor location and RNS were independent factors affecting successful achievement of the CSA.ConclusionsThrough different kidney position changes, the CSA could be used to ease the suture process. It is feasible and safe to perform a CSA with optimized trocar position during LPN. Tumor location and RNS may influence the approach to get a CSA.     

儿童臀肌挛缩症免疫发病机理的研究

本文对４１例儿童臀肌挛缩症患者外周血及３２例儿童臀肌挛缩症臀肌进行了系统的免疫学研究。结果表明：儿童臀肌挛缩症患者免疫调节功能紊乱，红细胞免疫功能低下，臀肌组织免疫复合物沉积，臀肌小血管数目减少及管壁损伤。由此认为免疫病理因素是儿童臀肌挛缩症的主要发病机理。     

低血流心肌缺血诱导GLUT4基因表达

目的：探讨低血流心肌缺血促进葡萄糖摄取增加的机制。方法：采用Northrn印迹法观察缺血心肌葡萄转运子4（GLUT4）mRNA的表达,并利用蛋白质印迹法分析心肌GLUT4多肽的表达,结果：局部心肌低血流缺血后,心肌GLUT4mRNA和GLUT4多肽表达明显增加;同时伴随缺血心肌葡萄糖摄取明显增多。结论：心肌缺血能刺激GLUT4 mRNA和GLUT4多肽表达,使GLUT4数增加,进而促进心肌葡萄糖摄取增多,使缺血心肌能量需求得以平衡,有助于缺血心肌功能的恢复,提示低血流缺 刺激心肌GLUT4表达是一个重要的代偿性保护机制。     

神经移植端侧缝合颈5/7神经根与上干桥接治疗产瘫

目的：探讨一种不影响残存神经自行恢复的产瘫臂丛神经修复新方法。方法：将上干损伤部位行松解,不切除神经瘤,将其近端的颈5或颈7神经根和神经瘤远端的臂丛上干的神经束膜切开窗口,取颈丛皮支或前臂外侧皮神经前成多段（一般每段长约2．0－2．5cm）,两端分别与颈5神经根和上干的神经束膜行端侧缝合,结果：8例患儿经术后1－11年（平均3年）的随访,4例的三角肌和肱二头肌骨力达4级和4^-级,4例达3例。3例后期进行了肩关节松解和旋前圆肌肌腱切断,结论：该方法既提供了可使损伤近端颈5神经根的新生纤维生长至上干的神经通道,又未阻断神经瘤内残存神经纤维的自行恢复,是治疗产瘫特别是Tassin2型的新术式。     

小脑和脑干梗塞致突发性耳聋

目的:了解小脑和脑干梗塞引起的突发性耳聋的临床特点.探讨其发病机制.方法:回顾性分析12例小脑和脑干梗塞所致突发性耳聋的临床资料.结果:该组患者主要临床表现为耳聋、眩晕、耳鸣、眼震、同侧颜面麻木感.头颅CT或MRI发现小脑或脑干有小于2 cm的梗塞灶.结论:发病机制主要为小脑前下动脉(AlCA)供血不足使小脑脑桥角或脑干缺血,损伤该区域的耳蜗神经和听神经传导通路,导致耳聋.小脑和脑干梗塞的诊断主要依据临床表现、CT或MRI检查.     

贵阳市花溪区高坡乡不明原因疾病病因初探

目的：探索一起以多神经炎症状为主的不明原因疾病暴发流行的病因,预防控制类似疾病的发生与流行。方法：采用流行病学现况调查及实验室检测进行了连续5年的调研。结果：该不明原因疾病的发病率为8．51％;从病人粪便标本中分离出1株柯萨奇B组2型病毒,并与其双份血清中和抗体反应呈两倍变化,另有5例病人血清中和抗体滴度大于1：160或1：320;病区煤、土壤、大米、辣椒及病人发砷含量均超过国家标准;病人血红蛋白(Hb)及维生素B。(VitB1)值在正常范围。通过抗病毒治疗病人基本痊愈。结论：病因调查结果认为,此次多神经炎暴发流行不排除病毒感染,不排除环境介质中砷含量较高。     

国家标准《中医病证分类与代码》应用研究：1994年全国88所？…

从全国分层承机抽样确定的８８所中医医院１９９４年１２万余份出院病例中,分析探讨中,西医双重诊断的关系及其对应规律。为提高中医临床诊断水平、强化临床医疗质控、完善医政管理提供依据。