The blood gases and acid-base disorders were analysed in 276 cases with chronic cor pulmonale at 2260m above sea level (Xining). The results demonstrated that: (1) the incidence of acid-base disorders, respiratory acidosis and the ratio of compensatory to decompensatory respiratory acidosis were low, the rate of respiratory alkolosis was high, if they were evaluated according to the formula used on plains. If normal values determined in Xining were used, the various incidences were about the same as observed on plains. (2) In diagnosing respiratory failure with blood gas analysis if the criteria commonly employed on plains was applied, the incidence of type J respiratory failure was higher, and that of type I was lower. If PaO25.33kPa were used as the criteria for respiratory failue, the incidence of type I respiratory failure became lower with type Ⅱ higher. The characteristics of acid-base disorders and diagnostic criteria of respiratory failure in patients with cor pulmonale were discussed.

Objective To study the relationship between malnutrition and respiratory muscle strengthas well as the effect of diet supplement on respiratory muscle strength in elderlypatients with chronic cor pulmonale in high altitude areas(HAECCP). Methods 46 patients with HAECCP not in exacerbation were divided into two groups, namely, diet supplement group (23 cases) and control group (23 cases). The caloric intake was increased by 45%-50% in the diet supplement group. Ten parameters with regard to body weight, muscle strength and respiratory function were measured in all the patients. These parameters included percentage of ideal body weight (%IBW), triceps skinfold thickness(TSF), midarm muscle circumference (MAMC), maximal inspiratory pressure(PImax), maximal expiratory pressure (PEmax),maximal transdiaphragmatic pressure(Pdimax),forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV_1) ,expressed as percentage predicted (FEV_1%), ratio of FEV_1 to forced vital capacity (FEV_1/FVC), partial pressure of arterial O_2 (PaO_2) and partial pressure of alveolar CO_2(PaCO_2). All the parameters were measured again after 4 weeks. Results There was no significant differece between the parameters in the two groups before the treatment. After 4 weeks of treatment, there was significant improvement in %IBW, serum albumin (Alb), TSF, MAMC, PImax,PEmax,Pdimax in the diet supplement group, indicating the effect of increased nutrition on body weight and respiratory muscle strength. However, no significant difference was found in the parameters of pulmonary function and blood gas analysis after diet supplement. NO change was observed in the parameters of the controls after 4 weeks. Conclusions In stable patients with HAECCP not in exacerbation, the strength of respiratory muscle decreased as a result of malnutrition. After diet supplement, the strength of respiratory muscle increased with accompanying improvement in nutritional status.

Objective To investigate the relation between serum leptin/tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α)and malnutrition in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and stable chronic cor pulmonale (CCP) at high altitude. Methods Totally 162 COPD and CCP patients and 40 normal controls (group C) were studied. COPD and CCP patients were divided into malnutrition group (group A, n = 104) and normal nutrition group (group B, n =58) according to the nutritional parameters. Levels of serum leptin and TNF-α were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Results Body mass index (BMI), percentage of normal body weight (NW%), triceps skinfold thickness (TSF), mid-upper arm circumference (MAC), serum albumin (ALB) ingroupA[(17.4±1.8) kg/m2, (82.3±4.3)%, (7.0±2.6) mm, (17.8±2.8) cm, (30.3±3.9)g/L, respectively] were significantly lower than those in group B and group C [(21.8 ± 2.0) kg/m2,(98.6±5.5)%, (9.3±2.6) mm, (21.5±2.9) cm, (36.2±3.8) g/L, and (23.1±2.3) kg/m2,(102.2±5.2)%, (9.7±3.8) mm, (22.1±2.8) cm, (36.8±3.9) g/L, respectively; all P＜0. 01].The levels of serum leptin and TNF-α in group A [(9.5 ±1. 8) ng/ml and (17.3 ±2. 2) ng/ml, respectively]were significantly higher than those in group A and group C [(7.3 ± 2. 0) ng/ml, (13.5 ± 2. 3) ng/ml; and (6. 7 ±2. 3) ng/ml, (12. 8 ±2. 1) ng/ml, respectively; all P ＜0.01). However, they were not significantly different between group A and group B (all P ＞ 0. 05). The level of leptin was negatively correlated with BMI (r=-0.745, P=0. 0005), NW% (r= -0.887, P=0. 0005), TSF (r= -0.725, P=0. 0005), MAC (r= -0. 761, P=0. 0005), serum albumin (r= -0. 558, P=0. 0005) in group A, and was positively correlated with TNF-α (r = 0. 527, P = 0. 0005). Conclusion Serum leptin and TNF-α correlate with malnutrition in patients with COPD and CCP at high altitude.

BACKGROUND: Medicine treatment of chronic respiratory failure achieved little effect. Interfering chronic respiratory failure of chronic cor pulmonale with noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) may be an effective measure to eliminate symptom and physical sign of patients.OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of nocturnal noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) on respiratory muscle function, pulmonary function of chronic respiratory failure patients with stable chronic cor pulmonale at high altitude area (HACCP).DESIGN: A completely randomized grouping design and randomized control trial.SETTING: Center of Respiratory Medicine, the 4th Hospital of Lanzhou Military Area Command of Chinese PLA.PARTICIPANTS: Totally 60 HACCP patients with chronic respiratory failure in stable stage, 38 male and 22 female, were admitted to Department of Respiratory Disease, the 4th hospital of Chinese PLA from October 2002 to November 2004. All cases, after informed consent was obtained,were randomly divided into two groups, including treatment group and control group with 30 cases in each group.METHODS: [1] Treatment group: Fitted with ventilator with pressure support ventilation (PSV) mode or positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP)mode from 22:00 to next 7:00 every night. Before and after 5 weeks therapeutics, pulmonary function, arterial blood gas, respiratory muscle function and 6-minute walking distance (6MWD) were measured. Control group:Those were either assessed in inpatient objects stabled at least 1 week as control group before discharged and 5 weeks thereafter. [2] 6-minute walking distance (6MWD) test: Patients made their effects to walk 6 minutes in20 meters long corridor, or could not go on because of dyspnea, walking distance was determined. Using electronic diaphragmatic function meter,oral maximal inspiratory pressure (PImax) and maximal expiratory pressure(PEmax) were determined, then maximal transdiaphragmatic pressure (Pdimax) was measured with airway block method. With blood gas analyzer,partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood (PaO2) and partial pressure of carbon dioxide in arterial blood (PaCO2) were assessed. With electronic spirometre, forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) expressed as percentage predicted (FEV1%), FEV1 forced vital capacity (FVC) ratio(FEV1/FVC) were assessed. [3] Differences between the groups in response to rehabilitation were identified using the unpaired Student's t test, while changes within groups were measured using the paired Student's t test.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Respiratory muscular function, pulmonary function, arterial blood gas and 6-minute walking distance in two groups before and after intervention.RESULTS: All 60 chronic respiratory failure patients with stable chronic cor pulmonale were involved in-the analysis of results. Every parameters of blood gas and pulmonale function in two groups were similar before intervention (P ＞ 0.05). After 5-week intervention, PaO2, FEV1%, FEV1/FVC,PImax, PEmax, Pdimax and 6MWD were higher than before in treatment group and those in control group (P ＜ 0.05-0.01). PaCO2 after therapy was lower than before in treatment group and that in control group after treatment (P ＜ 0.01).CONCLUSION: Nocturnal NIPPV can markedly improve the arterial blood gas and pulmonary function, and increase respiratory muscle strength.

Objective:To investigate the value of 3D printing technology in sphenoid ridge meningioma dissection. Methods:By using craniocerebral spiral enhanced CT scan DICOM images, the skull, vessels, and tumor were extracted, reconstructed, and assembled and integrated in the same coordinate system. Then, we constructed a 3D virtual model and a 3D-printed entity model, which was ap-plied for preoperation and postoperation. Results:Virtual models of the brains of five patients were reconstructed successfully and 3D entity models were produced. The models expressed the relationship among tumors, adjacent blood vessels, and the important posi-tion of the nerve tissue. Then, the models were applied to the reference before surgery planning and after surgery. Five cases were successfully performed. Conclusion:The use of the entity model of sphenoid ridge meningioma is important in optimizing operation plans, improving tumor resection, and reducing intraoperative bleeding.

In the past ten years, the research and application of microbiome has continued to increase. The microbiome has gradually become the research focus in the fields of life science, environmental science, and medicine. Meanwhile, many countries and organizations around the world are launching their own microbiome projects and conducting a multi-faceted layout, striving to gain a strategic position in this promising field. In addition, whether it is scientific research or industrial applications, there has been a climax of research and a wave of investment and financing, accordingly, products and services related to the microbiome are constantly emerging. However, due to the rapid development of microbiome sequencing and analysis related technologies and methods, the research and application from various countries have not yet unified on the standards of technology, programs, and data. Domestic industry participants also have insufficient understanding of the microbiome. New methods, technologies, and theories have not yet been fully accepted and used. In addition, some of the existing standards and guidelines are too general with poor practicality. This not only causes obstacles in the integration of scientific research data and waste of resources, but also gives related companies unfair competition opportunity. More importantly, China still lacks national standards related to the microbiome, and the national microbiome project is still in the process of preparation. In this context, the experts and practitioners of the microbiome worked together and developed the consensus of experts. It can not only guide domestic scientific research and industrial institutions to regulate the production, learning and research of the microbiome, the application can also provide reference technical basis for the relevant national functional departments, protect the scale and standardized corporate company's interests, strengthen industry self-discipline, avoid unregulated enterprises from disrupting the market, and ultimately promote the benign development of microbiome-related industries.
China ; Consensus ; Humans ; Industry ; Microbiota

The Omicron family of SARS-CoV-2 variants are currently driving the COVID-19 pandemic. Here we analyzed the clinical laboratory test results of 9911 Omicron BA.2.2 sublineages-infected symptomatic patients without earlier infection histories during a SARS-CoV-2 outbreak in Shanghai in spring 2022. Compared to an earlier patient cohort infected by SARS-CoV-2 prototype strains in 2020, BA.2.2 infection led to distinct fluctuations of pathophysiological markers in the peripheral blood. In particular, severe/critical cases of COVID-19 post BA.2.2 infection were associated with less pro-inflammatory macrophage activation and stronger interferon alpha response in the bronchoalveolar microenvironment. Importantly, the abnormal biomarkers were significantly subdued in individuals who had been immunized by 2 or 3 doses of SARS-CoV-2 prototype-inactivated vaccines, supporting the estimation of an overall 96.02% of protection rate against severe/critical disease in the 4854 cases in our BA.2.2 patient cohort with traceable vaccination records. Furthermore, even though age was a critical risk factor of the severity of COVID-19 post BA.2.2 infection, vaccination-elicited protection against severe/critical COVID-19 reached 90.15% in patients aged ≽ 60 years old. Together, our study delineates the pathophysiological features of Omicron BA.2.2 sublineages and demonstrates significant protection conferred by prior prototype-based inactivated vaccines.
Humans ; Aged ; Middle Aged ; COVID-19/prevention & control* ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Pandemics/prevention & control* ; China/epidemiology* ; Disease Outbreaks/prevention & control* ; Vaccination