Objective To investigate the relationship between serum uric acid (UA) level and abdominal obesity or metabolic syndrome (MS).Methods A total of 875 subjects,with 350 males and 525 females,aged 40-65 years old,were enrolled in this study.The clinical and biochemical data were collected and MRI was used to assess the visceral and subcutaneous adipose tissues.The relationships between UA level and abdominal obesity or MS were analyzed,and the cut-off values of UA for abdominal obesity and MS were determined.Results Raised risks of abdominal obesity (OR =4.35,95％ CI 1.91-9.90 in males; OR =5.44,95％ CI 2.41-12.31 in females) and MS (OR =4.47,95 ％ CI 2.08-9.62 in males; OR =11.62,95％ CI 3.43-39.37 in females) were observed with the increase of UA level.The multiple logistic regression analysis showed that UA was an independent risk factor for hypertriglyceridemia (OR =2.23,95％ CI 1.02-4.87 in males ; OR =3.04,95％ CI 1.49-6.23 in females) in all subjects and for abdominal obesity(OR =3.23,95％ CI 1.32-7.91) and hypertension (OR =2.35,95％ CI 1.37-4.05)in the females.Among the females,the regression line analyzed by simple correlation indicated that the UA level of 244.0 μmol/L was corresponded to the visceral adipose tissue area of 80 cm2.The optimal cut-off point of UA for the diagnosis of MS was 258.8 μmol/L determined by the receiver operating characteristic curve.Conclusions The level of UA is closely correlated with abdominal obesity and MS in the middleaged Chinese.The elevated UA level is an independent risk factor for abdominal obesity and MS in the female.

Background Laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is widely applicated to correct the refractive error in ophthalmology nowadays.However,the morphology and structure changes of anterior eye segment caused by the ablation of corneal stroma and suction of negative pressure during surgery should be concerned.Objective This study was to assess the changes of the anterior eye segment parameters and the factors influencing these parameters after LASIK.Methods The clinical data of 59 eyes of 31 patients who received LASIK in Chongqing Medal Eye Institute during May 2012 to July 2013 were retrospectively analyzed.The mean age of the patients was (24.52±8.41) years and the spherical equivalent was (-5.96±3.75) D.The central anterior chamber angle (ACA),anterior chamber volume (ACV),anterior chamber depth (ACD) were measured with Sirius Scheimpflug tomography,and lens thickness (LT) was measured by A-scan before operation and 1,3,6 months after operation.The anterior chamber was divided into anterior and posterior parts by the plane of cornea 4 mm radius area.The ACD of cornea 4 mm radius area sagittal height section (Sag4mm ACD) (the height from posterior corneal vertex to corneal radius of 4 mm plane) and residual ACD (RACD) (the height from corneal radius of 4 mm plane to the anterior lens surface) were computed.The association between ACD and RACD or LT were assessed by Pearson correlation analysis.Results The ACA,ACV,ACD,RACD and LT were significantly different among various time points before and after LASIK (F =8.319,P＜0.05;F =11.596,P＜0.05;F =24.045,P＜0.01;F =16.087,P＜0.05;F =15.333,P＜0.01),and the ACA,ACV,ACD and RACD were significantly decreased 1-6 months after LASIK than those before LASIK (all at P＜0.05).There were no significant differences in the Sag4 mm ACD between pre-and postLASIK (all at P＞0.05).The LT was significantly increased after surgery in comparison with that before surgery (P＜0.01).The positive correlations were found between RACD and ACD before LASIK and in 1,3,6 months after LASIK (r =0.976,0.824,0.724,0.938,all at P＜0.05) and negative correlation between LT and ACD in 3 and 6 months after LASIK (r=-0.344,P＜0.01;r =-0.363,P＜0.01).Conclusions The ACD decrease following LASIK mainly in the sector from the plane of cornea 4 mm radius area to lens surface.The change of ACD might be associated with forward shifting of anterior lens surface caused by enhanced accommodation.

Objective:To evaluate the development of hypothermia after spinal anesthesia and risk factors.Methods:Patients undergoing spinal anesthesia in the anesthesia preparation room of our hospital from April 2020 to April 2021 were included. The temperature of the tympanic membrane was measured before spinal anesthesia and immediately after anesthesia and at 5, 10 and 15 min after anesthesia. Patients with tympanic membrane temperature<36 ℃ at any time point were considered as having hypothermia and included in hypothermia group and patients with membrane temperature ≥ 36 ℃ were considered as having no hypothermia and included in non-hypothermia group. The patients′ demographic data, highest anesthesia plane, puncture space of spinal anesthesia, types of anesthetics, preoperative fasting time, and surgical sites were recorded. The multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the risk factors for hypothermia.Results:A total of 196 patients were finally enrolled. The body temperature was significantly decreased at 5 and 10 min after anesthesia compared with the baseline body temperature before anesthesia and immediately after anesthesia ( P<0.001), and the incidence of hypothermia was 10.2%. The multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that female and high anesthesia plane were independent risk factors for hypothermia, and higher baseline body temperature was an independent protective factor for hypothermia ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Body temperature decreases at 5-10 min after spinal anesthesia, and the occurrence of hypothermia is not a small probability event in the patients undergoing spinal anesthesia; female and higher anesthesia plane are risk factors and higher baseline body temperature is the protective factor.

Objective:To evaluate the clinical effect of the position pillows for neuraxial anesthesia.Methods:This was a prospective randomized controlled trial. Four hundred and twelve patients regardless of gender, aged ≥18 yr, of American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status classification Ⅰ-Ⅲ, who underwent elective surgery under neuraxial anesthesia at Peking University Third Hospital from February to October 2023, were selected and divided into 2 groups ( n=206 each) using a random number table method: pillow group (P group) and control group (C group). Group C underwent the conventional procedure for neuraxial anesthesia. The patients were placed in a position using the position pillow on the basis of oral education before routine anesthesia in group P. The success rate of puncture at first attempt, puncture time and position placement time were recorded. The adjustment of position, body movement and occurrence of discomfort during the puncture were also recorded. The visual analogue scale score was used to evaluate the level of anxiety before positioning, after positioning and after anesthesia. The visual analogue scale score was used to evaluate the patient′s comfort and the operator′s satisfaction with position after the anesthesia was completed. Results:Compared with group C, the time for positioning was significantly shortened, the anxiety level was decreased after positioning and after anesthesia, the rate of improvement in anxiety was increased, the scores for the patient′s comfort and the operator′s satisfaction with position were increased ( P<0.05), and no significant changes were found in the success rate of puncture at first attempt, puncture time and incidence of body movement during the puncture and incidence of the adjustment of position ( P>0.05). No discomfort was observed in either group during the puncture. Conclusions:This new type of position pillows for the neuraxial anesthesia can not only optimize the effect of position placement, but also improve the patients′ comfort.

Objective:To determine the incidence of adrenal incidentalomas(AIs) in patients with diabetes mellitus and the metabolism profiles.Methods:A total of 615 hospitalized patients with diabetes mellitus in the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism of Peking University People′s Hospital from March 2020 to May 2021 were retrospectively included in this study. AIs were screened by unenhanced chest computed tomography(CT) retrospectively and subsequently confirmed by multiplanar reconstruction. Participants′ physical indicators, metabolic profiles, and adrenal function parameters were collected. Unpaired t test, Mann-Whitney U test, and Chi-Square test were adopted to compare the metabolism profiles between diabetes mellitus patients with or without AIs. Regression models were used to estimate the correlations between AIs and the metabolism profiles such as blood glucose, blood lipids, blood pressure, and the adrenal function parameters.Results:Twenty-seven out of 615 participants were detected with AIs(4.4%). Patients with AIs had higher body mass index, waist circumference, and hip circumference than patients without AIs [(29.4±5.1)kg/m 2vs(26.8±3.8)kg/m 2,P=0.018; (102.3±11.7)cm vs(95.8±10.3)cm, P=0.002; (107.3±10.1)cm vs(101.4±7.6)cm, P=0.008]. The levels of serum uric acid and urinary albumin/creatinine ratio were also significantly increased in patients with AIs [(409.6±118.1)μmol/L vs(357.4±100.6)μmol/L, P=0.009; 21.25(7.49, 180.24)mg/g vs 8.60(4.71, 34.56)mg/g, P=0.010]. Besides, individuals with AIs were also associated with a higher risk of co-existing hypertension( P=0.045). Conclusion:The incidence of AIs in patients with diabetes is 4.4%. The presence of AIs in patients with diabetes may associated with increased risk of obesity and hypertension.

Objective:To explore the association of different obesity measurement indexes on serum C-reactive protein (CRP) in Chinese adult women.Methods:The data were obtained from baseline and follow-up surveys of the urban Breast Cancer Screening Program in Shuangliu District, Chengdu. A total of 441 adult women were included in the study. A questionnaire survey, physical examination, and laboratory testing were conducted on the subjects. Multivariate logistic regression model, two-level mixed effects logistic regression model, and restricted cubic spline method were used to investigate the linear and nonlinear correlation between different obesity measurement indexes and serum CRP in adult women.Results:For every 1 unit increase in BMI, waist circumference (WC), and adiposity, the risk of elevated serum CRP or exacerbation of chronic low-grade inflammation in adult women increased by 16.5%, 5.0%, and 11.1% ( P<0.05), respectively. Both BMI and adiposity were nonlinear correlated with serum CRP. Using BMI=24.0 kg/m 2 as the reference point, serum CRP level increased with the increase of BMI when BMI >24.0 kg/m 2. Using adiposity=30% as the reference point, serum CRP level increased with the increase of adiposity when adiposity >30%. Conclusions:Overall, obesity reflected by BMI had the strongest association with serum CRP in adult women, followed by body fat content reflected by adiposity, and central obesity reflected by WC had the weakest association with CRP. Adult women with BMI >24.0 kg/m 2 or adiposity >30% are at high risk for obesity-related inflammatory manifestations.

Objective To observe the value of gastric filling ultrasound(GFUS)for diagnosing dysphagia after surgical operation of hiatal hernia(HH).Methods Totally 71 HH patients who underwent laparoscopic HH repair and fundoplication surgery were retrospectively enrolled and divided into dysphagia group(n=23)and non dysphagia group(n=48)according to postoperative Saeed scores.GFUS parameters,including inner diameter of esophageal hiatus lumen(IDE),wall thickness of abdominal esophageal(WTE)and inner diameter of the esophageal lumen at the fold(FIDE)were compared between groups,and their value of diagnosing postoperative dysphagia were analyzed.Results In dysphagia group,IDE and FIDE were lower,while WTE was higher than those in non dysphagia group(all P＜0.05).Low IDE and high WTE were both independent risk factors of postoperative dysphagia in HH patients.The sensitivity,specificity and area under the curve(AUC)of IDE for diagnosing dysphagia after surgical operation of HH was 82.64％,66.69％and 0.773,of WTE was 82.59％,68.73％and 0.793,of their combination was 88.89％,77.59％and 0.843,respectively.The AUC of the combination of IDE and WTE was higher than that of IDE and WTE alone(Z=1.328,1.364,P=0.044,0.043).Conclusion Combination of GFUS parameters IDE and WTE was valuable for diagnosing dysphagia after surgical operation of HH.

Objective: To evaluate the clinical value of the superior thyroid artery peak systolic velocity (STA-PSV) for the differential diagnosis of autoimmune thyrotoxicosis. Methods: A total of 301 patients with newly diagnosed thyrotoxicosis and without any anti-thyroid drug intervention were collected from the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Peking University People′s Hospital from Jan. 2015 to Oct. 2018. Among them, 241 patients were with Graves′ disease (GD) and 60 patients were with autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT). STA-PSV, thyroid function and thyrotropin receptor antibody (TRAb) were determined. A multiple linear regression was used to identify factors associated with STA-PSV. A receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve and area under the curve (AUC) were used to evaluate the discriminating ability of STA-PSV to GD. Results: STA-PSV leves in GD group were significantly higher than those in AIT group [61.00 (41.00, 86.50) cm/s vs. 34.50 (25.25, 46.00) cm/s, P<0.001]. The ROC curve analysis showed that the AUC was 0.790 (95%CI 0.734-0.845), and 49.5cm/s was the optimal cutoff point for the diagnosis of GD, in which the sensitivity was 64.3% and the specificity was 83.3%. In all patients with thyrotoxicosis, multiple linear regression analyses showed free thyroxine (FT₄) (β=0.371, 95%CI 0.005-0.010, P<0.001) and TRAb (β=0.138, 95%CI 0.001-0.014, P=0.035) were positively associated with STA-PSV. Conclusions The STA-PSV is positively associated with FT₄ and TRAb levels, and it is a helpful marker in differential diagnosis between GD and AIT.