Individual and joint effects of borderline ankle-brachial index and high plasma total homocysteine on all-cause death in hypertensive adults

BACKGROUNDThe cardiovascular hazards of total homocysteine (tHcy) are long known. In addition, despite the acknowledgment on the importance of low ankle-brachial index (ABI) (< 0.9), borderline ABI (0.91-0.99) was once commonly overlooked. This study aims to explore the independent and joint effect of tHcy level and borderline ABI on all-cause death in hypertensive population.METHODSThis study included 10,538 participants from China H-type Hypertension Registry Study. ABI was described into two groups: normal ABI (1.00-1.40) and borderline ABI. tHcy level was also divided into two groups: < 15.02 and ≥ 15.02 μmo/L. Four groups were analyzed, using COX proportional hazard regression model, separately and pairwise to observe the independent and joint effect on all-cause death.RESULTSA total of 126 (1.2%) deaths were observed in the 1.7 years follow-up time. Borderline ABI has a higher predicted risk of death than normal ABI (HR = 1.87, 95%CI: 1.17-3.00) after adjusting for potential covariates. Compare with tHcy level < 15.02 μmo/L (low tHcy), those with tHcy ≥ 15.02 μmo/L (high tHcy) had higher risk to event outcome (HR = 1.99, 95% CI: 1.30-3.05). According to the cumulative hazard curve, group with borderline ABI and high tHcy level has significantly higher altitude and larger increasing rate over follow-up period compare to other groups. Among those with borderline ABI, participants with high tHcy had higher death risk than those with low tHcy, nevertheless, no significant different between borderline and normal ABI among those with low tHcy levels.CONCLUSIONSBorderline ABI and tHcy level both have independent predictive value on all-cause death. The combined group of borderline ABI and high tHcy has highest risk factor of outcomes, which suggested the mutual additive value of borderline ABI and tHcy. More attention should be given to the importance of borderline ABI in hypertensive population, especially with elevated tHcy level.

Homocysteine (Hcy) is a sulfur-containing, non-proteinogenic amino acid synthesized through the transmethylation of amino acid methionine from one-carbon metabolism. Elevated plasma total homocysteine (tHcy) level is associated with endothelial dysfunction, increased blood coagulation, and metabolic disturbance, promoting cardiovascular diseases, stroke, and coronary artery disease.^[1,2] Notably, patients with high Hcy levels and concomitant hypertension were suggested to be at particularly higher risk.^[3] Moreover, increasing studies have explored a positive association between advanced Hcy level with all-cause mortality. According to a recent dose-response meta-analysis, for each 5-μmol/L increment of tHcy levels, the risk for all-cause mortality increased by 33.6%.^[4]The ankle-brachial index (ABI) is an effective, well-established measure that is commonly used in the diagnosis of peripheral artery disease (PAD),^[5] meanwhile was well studied as an important indicator of atherosclerosis and CVD events.^[6] Although ankle-brachial index (ABI) ≤ 0.90 has been recognized as the threshold value for abnormal/low ABI, which was proven to increase the risk of all-cause mortality,^[7] a study from the American Heart Association has suggested ABI between 0.91 and 1.00 should be considered as “borderline area” in terms of cardiovascular risks,^[8] considering of prior probability and sensitivity of ABI calculation. Emerging studies have aimed to explore the predictive value of borderline ABI,^[9-11] however, controversy remains because of limited and inconsistent data. The current study aimed to explore the individual and joint effect of borderline ABI and tHcy on all-cause mortality among hypertensive adults. Although ABI level ≤ 0.90 has been and is going to remain significant in clinical practice, we believe broader concern should be placed on borderline ABI, especially for its value in risk differentiation and identification. To the best of our knowledge, there are no similar previous studies.     

SETD5介导AKT1磷酸化调控结肠癌细胞的迁移和5-FU敏感性

目的：探讨含SET结构域蛋白5（SETD5）对结肠癌细胞增殖、迁移和对5-氟尿嘧啶（5-FU）药物敏感性的影响及机制。方法：常规培养结肠癌细胞,用Lipofectamine 2000将siSETD5-NC、si-SETD5-1~3质粒转染至HT-29细胞中,将其分为对照组（未处理）、si-SETD5-NC组、si-SETD5组和si-SETD5+SC79组,si-SETD5+SC79组HT-29细胞转染质粒的同时用10 μmol/L SC79处理。qPCR法检测NCM460、HT-29和LoVo细胞中SETD5 mRNA表达,流式细胞术、细胞划痕法、WB法和CCK-8法分别检测各组HT-29细胞的凋亡情况、迁移能力、相关蛋白的表达,以及对5-FU 的敏感性。结果：SETD5 mRNA在HT-29、LoVo细胞中均呈高表达（均P<0.01）。在HT-29细胞中成功地敲减了SETD5 mRNA（P<0.01）。敲减SETD5 mRNA可明显抑制HT-29细胞的增殖活性（P<0.01）、迁移能力（P<0.01）、相关蛋白（SETD5、p-PI3K、p-AKT1、p-mTOR 蛋白）的表达（均P<0.01）、促进细胞凋亡（P<0.01）,且提高其对 5-FU 的敏感性（P<0.01）,这些作用均可被 AKT 激活剂 SC79 部分阻挡（P<0.05 或 P<0.01）。结论：SETD5在HT-29、LoVo细胞中高表达,SETD5通过PI3K/AKT1通路促进结肠癌HT-29细胞的增殖、迁移,且降低其对5-FU的敏感性,SETD5是结肠癌临床诊断、治疗的潜在靶点。     

颧骨缝牵张成骨过程中组织超微结构变化的研究

目的:观察天然骨缝牵张成骨过程中组织和细胞超微结构的变化。方法:对牵张成骨的缝区组织经过系列处理,进行超薄切片、透射电镜观察。结果:间充质细胞在牵引早期大量增生,并不断分化为成纤维细胞和成骨细胞,后2种细胞的超微结构显示出具有活跃的合成和分泌功能。1周标本成纤维细胞沿牵引力的长轴方向排列,胞核增大,在其周围包绕着发达并扩张的内质网系统;3周标本大量增生活跃的成骨细胞和成纤维细胞,成骨细胞核仁增大、粗面内质网扩张、核糖体丰富、线粒体增多、富含紧密排列的嵴;5、8周标本中骨细胞形成并发育成熟,骨基质逐渐矿化,清晰可见新形成的胶原纤维、哈氏管,以及骨基质矿化的过程。结论:三维牵张过程中,成纤维细胞、成骨细胞活跃,缝区形成新骨。     

亚甲基四氢叶酸还原酶C677T基因多态性与2型糖尿病合并冠心病的关系

目的 研究同型半胱氨酸代谢关键酶亚甲基四氢叶酸还原酶（methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase,MTHFR）基因C677T多态性与糖尿病合并冠心病发病的关系,探讨MTHFR是否为糖尿病合并冠心病的易感基因。方法 研究对象包括105名糖尿病合并冠心病的患者（合并组）、88名单纯糖尿病患者（糖尿病组）和91名健康人。应用聚合酶链反应-限制性内切酶长度多态性方法（PCR—RFLP）检测MTHFR C677T基因多态性,同时检测血浆同型半胱氨酸（homocysteine,Hcy）、叶酸、维生素B12、各种血脂。结果 合并组与糖尿病组比,等位基因频率差异有统计学意义（Х^2=6．8,P〈0．05）,合并组T等位基因的OR值为1．638（95％ CI,1．082～2．479）,基因型频率差异亦有统计学意义（Х^2=5．481,P〈0．05）。Logistic回归分析显示MTHFR 677携带T基因（CT＋TT）的OR值为2．68（95％ CI,1．233—5．824）。结论 MTHFR 677携带T基因与2型糖尿病合并冠心病发生独立相关。检测MTHFR 677位点基因特点可能为糖尿病合并冠心病的预防以及个体化治疗提供新思路、新方法。     

成人皮肌炎伴发恶性肿瘤的相关因素分析

目的:探讨成人皮肌炎(DM)患者伴发肿瘤的相关因素。方法:回顾性分析2016年1月至2018年12月在我院皮肤科确诊为成人DM的患者,对其临床特征、实验室检查共16项指标进行统计分析。结果:共分析114例成人DM患者,其中伴发肿瘤21例(18.4%),以肺癌(6例,28.57%)最常见。单因素分析结果显示,单纯DM组和DM伴发肿瘤组年龄、性别、吞咽困难、白蛋白水平和红细胞沉降率(ESR)比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。将上述单因素分析差异有统计学意义的指标纳入多因素Logistic分析结果显示,性别和ESR是影响成人DM伴发肿瘤的危险因素。结论:应考虑将男性DM患者,或者ESR≥35 mm/h纳入成人DM伴发恶性肿瘤的危险因素,加强DM早期的肿瘤筛查工作。     

覆盖义齿基牙的短期临床观察

目的：对覆盖义齿的基牙进行短期临床观察。方法：对30例覆盖义齿修复患者半年及1年后回访观察。结果：下颌基牙及非银汞充填覆盖基牙更易存积菌斑及结石,并出现牙龈问题。结论：对于能保持良好口腔卫生的患者,覆盖义齿是一种较好的选择。     

岛状股前外侧皮瓣修复青春期后膀胱外翻腹壁缺损

目的:探讨一种皮瓣转移修复青春期后膀胱外翻耻骨上腹壁缺损的方法.方法:设计以旋股外侧动脉降支为血管蒂的岛状股前外侧皮瓣,掀起皮瓣后经过皮下隧道将其转移至耻骨上腹壁缺损处.对2例青春期后膀胱外翻患者,均以此法进行治疗,转移皮瓣面积为(9 cm×11 cm)～(10 cm×15 cm).结果:临床治疗2例,转移皮瓣均成活良好,外形恢复满意.结论:青春期后膀胱外翻患者多经历数次手术修复,无局部及邻近组织可利用,岛状股前外侧皮瓣是修复耻骨上腹壁缺损的理想的远位皮瓣.     

推拿掌振法对局部皮肤温度场红外热像的影响

目的:通过红外热像技术,分析确定振法的热效应及操作时间的客观化标准。方法:利用红外热像技术采集初学者、低年资医师及高年资医师三组操作者采用的空置、掌振及空振法所得的相应红外热像数据,比较不同组别的温度差异。结果:三组操作者在空置后3min,心俞穴和大杼穴处温度均出现变化,且与操作前温度有显著差别(P<0.05);在空置3min后,被操作者的心俞处以及大杼处的温度呈自然下降趋势;而在行掌振法时,被操作者心俞处以及大杼处的温度变化,不仅发生在3min后,而且可延续到振法停止后的1min到3min内,与操作前温度相比,有显著差别(P<0.05);在空振中,高年资医师的劳宫处和中冲处温度呈现逐渐上升趋势,在振法进行到90 s时,中冲处温度出现显著变化,与开始温度相比,有显著差别(P<0.05),而劳宫处的温度则是在120 s时,出现显著变化,与开始温度相比,有显著差别(P<0.05)。结论:推拿手法有一定的热传导作用,但振法产热不仅仅是热传导作用,还有可能是激发了受试者体内的某种产热机制(其机制有待进一步研究);从空振试验模块推拿医师手部的升温现象分析,振法的持续操作时间至少应该达到90 s,最佳操作时间可能在3min以上。     

医疗失效模式与效应分析在前列腺良性增生患者留置导尿管流程管理中的应用

[目的]探讨医疗失效模式与效应分析(HFMEA)在前列腺良性增生(BPH)患者留置导尿管流程管理中的应用效果.[方法]选取2019年1?6月(实施HFMEA管理前)本院老年病科收治的33例BPH留置导尿管患者作为对照组,选择2019年7?12月(实施HFMEA管理后)收治的35例BPH留置导尿管患者作为观察组.应用HF...     

多方式下延续性护理对慢性非萎缩性胃炎患者出院后健康素养、生活质量和复诊率的影响

目的研究多方式下延续性护理对慢性非萎缩性胃炎(CNAG)患者出院后健康素养、生活质量和复诊率的影响。方法选择本院2018年10月至2019年6月诊治的94例CNAG患者作为研究对象,采用信封随机法将患者均分为延续组和常规组,各47例,前者给予多方式下延续性护理,后者给予常规护理。均干预6个月.,比较两组患者健康素养、生活质量以及复诊率。结果干预后两组患者健康素养分值均较干预前显著上升.,延续组患者上升幅度较常规组更显著(P<005);延续组.患者生理功能、生理职能、活力、精神健康、躯体疼痛、总体健康评分均显著高于常.规组(P<005),而情感职能、社会功能与常规组相比差异不显著(P>005);延续组患者复诊率显著高于常规组,但再就诊率与常规组相比差异不显著(P>005)。结论多方式延续性护理可有效提高CNAG患者的健康素养和生活质量,提高复诊率。