1.A comparative study on spirometry and type 2 inflammatory markers in cough-variant asthma,asthma-COPD overlap,and classic asthma
Zhengzhang GUI ; Lu YE ; Yang ZHOU ; Ling WANG ; Yifeng JIN
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(13):2065-2072
Objective To analyze the characteristics of spirometry and type 2 inflammation indicators of patients with CVA,ACO and CA to determine their clinical utility in identifying and distinguishing among CVA,ACO and CA patients.Methods Clinical data from 483 patients diagnosed with bronchial asthma,CVA,and bronchial asthma combined with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the outpatient department of the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University from July 2023 to June 2024 were collected and divided into CA,CVA and ACO groups according to diagnosis.Comparison of spirometry,fractional exhaled nitric oxide(FeNO),blood eosinophil(EOS),serum total immunoglobulin E(tIgE)and other tests between CA and CVA,CA and ACO groups.Perform logistic regression analysis on significant test results,then construct receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves to compare the area under the curve and corresponding cut-off values.Result There was a statistically significant difference in tIgE between the CVA and CA groups(P=0.018),whereas no significant differences were observed in FeNO and EOS.Additionally,no notable differences were found between the ACO and CA groups in tIgE,FeNO,or EOS.Finally,FEV1%pred(OR=1.086,P=0.019),FEV1/FVC(OR=1.153,P=0.023),and MEF50%pred(OR=0.922,P=0.045)were used to construct the discriminative model between CA and CVA.ROC curves were plotted,with FEV1%pred showing an AUC of 0.680(P<0.001),a Youden index of 0.358,and a corresponding cutoff value of 89.200.FEV1/FVC had an AUC of 0.684(P<0.001),a Youden index of 0.334,and a cutoff value of 76.075.MEF50%pred had an AUC of 0.668(P<0.001),a Youden index of 0.309,and a cutoff value of 59.800.The combined sensitivity of these three measures was 0.909,specificity was 0.514,positive predictive value was 0.600,negative predictive value was 0.873,and the AUC was 0.773(P<0.001),with a Youden index of 0.423.FEV1(OR=0.002,P=0.045),FEV1%pred(OR=1.490,P=0.006),and FEV1/FVC(OR=0.749,P=0.005)were used to construct the discriminative model between CA and ACO.ROC curves were plotted,with FEV1 showing an AUC of 0.819(P<0.001),a Youden index of 0.532,and a corresponding cutoff value of 2.060.FEV1%pred had an AUC of 0.788(P<0.001),a Youden index of 0.501,and a cutoff value of 75.000.FEV1/FVC had an AUC of 0.891(P<0.001),a Youden index of 0.678,and a cutoff value of 68.620.The combined sensitivity of these three measures was 1.000,specificity was 0.904,positive predictive value was 0.771,negative predictive value was 1.000,and the AUC was 0.973(P<0.001),with a Youden index of 0.904.Conclusions Differences exist in the spirometry among CVA,ACO and CA.The spirometry results incor-porated into the discriminative models provide good discriminative value for distinguishing between CA and CVA patients with similar clinical symptoms,as well as for identifying ACO in the CA population.
2.Analysis of clinical factors influencing bedaquiline plasma levels and their impact on patient prognosis
Taixian YOU ; Chengjie SHU ; Minglong XU ; Mei HUANG ; Nana LI ; Zhangli PENG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(13):2073-2081
Objective To conduct a retrospective analysis of the correlation among bedaquiline(BDQ)plasma concentrations,relevant clinical factors,and disease prognosis.Methods In this retrospective study,22 patients diagnosed with rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis(RR-TB),multidrug-resistant tuberculosis(MDR-TB),or pre-extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis(pre-XDR-TB)were enrolled.These patients were admitted to the tuberculosis ward of our hospital between February 2022 and October 2024.All patients were administered a treatment regimen containing BDQ.The cohort comprised 6 RR-TB patients(27.27%),12 MDR-TB patients(54.55%),and 4 pre-XDR-TB patients(18.18%).Peripheral blood samples were collected 2 hours after the oral administration of Bedaquiline.The plasma concentration of Bedaquiline was measured using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry(LC-MS/MS).Spearman correlation analysis was performed using R studio software with the ggplot2 and corrplot packages.The factors included the blood concentration of bedaquiline,electrocardiogram QTcF(QT interval corrected by the Fridericia method),liver and kidney function parameters,weight,age,body mass index,sex,blood uric acid level,serum creatinine level,and other relevant indicators.Results In 22 patients treated with BDQ,the plasma concentration reached a peak after 1.5 weeks of administration,and gradually stabilized after 2 weeks.The plasma concentration was approximately 1-3 μg/mL.After 24 weeks of withdrawal of bedaquiline,patients were continued to monitor their bedaquiline concentration and found that BDQ blood concentration in peripheral blood was approximate 1 μg/mL up to 36 weeks.The serum concentration of BDQ was not correlated with age,body weight,BMI,ALT,AST,GGT,TDiL,urea,uric acid and QT interval,but correlated with sputum negative transformation and serum creatinine.The correlation analysis between serum concentration of BDQ and acid-fast staining of sputum smear showed,the difference was significant(r=0.35,P<0.05).In addition,the correlation analysis between serum BDQ concentration and serum creatinine showed,the difference was significant(r=0.34,P<0.05).The results of multiple linear regression analysis showed that BDQ blood concentration was positively correlated with Scr level,and Scr was an independent factor affecting BDQ blood concentration.20 cases(90.9%,20/22)were cured,1 case died of Covid-19 virus infection,1 case was recurrence.Conclusions Regimens containing bedaquiline seem to exhibit relatively high safety profiles and good tolerability among patients with rifampicin-resistant,multidrug-resistant,or pre-extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis,typically yielding favorable treatment outcomes.The BDQ shows a positive correlation with serum creatinine(SCr).Consequently,close surveillance of BDQ levels and renal function remains of utmost importance throughout the treatment course.
3.A randomized controlled study of doubling the first dose of batroxobin in the treatment of total frequency descending sudden deafness
Qin YANG ; Xuejie WANG ; Kefu ZHAI
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(13):2082-2087
Objective To explore the therapeutic effect of doubling the first dose of batroxobin in the treatment of sudden sensorineural hearing loss with reduced frequency.Methods A total of 96 patients diagnosed with sudden sensorineural hearing loss,who received treatment at the Department of Otolaryngology at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University between August 2022 and October 2024,were included in the study.Using the random number table method,the patients were assigned to two groups,an observation group and a control group,each comprising 48 cases.The control group was treated with Ginkgo biloba extract,methylpred-nisolone tablets,and a first dose of 10 BU of batroxobin,while the observation group was treated with Ginkgo biloba extract,methylprednisolone tablets,and a first dose of 20 BU of batroxobin.After one cycle of treatment,compare the pure tone hearing threshold,hemorheological indicators,coagulation function indicators,efficacy,and adverse reactions between the two groups.Follow up for 6 months and record the recurrence outcome.Results After treatment,the pure tone hearing threshold of both groups decreased,and the observation group was lower than the control group(P<0.05).After treatment,the effective rates of the observation group and the control group were 77.08%and 54.17%,respectively,and the whole blood low shear viscosity was(18.27±1.63)(20.29±1.41)mPa·s,the whole blood shear viscosity was(5.58±0.64),(6.01±0.69)mPa·s,the whole blood high shear viscosity is(4.26±0.38),(4.54±0.31)mPa·s,the plasma viscosity is(1.52±0.26),(1.71±0.34)mPa·s,the red blood cell aggregation index is(0.60±0.21),(0.52±0.17),the red blood cell deformation index was(5.73±0.61),(6.20±0.64),and the fibrinogen(FIB)is(0.72±0.18).0.95±0.13)g/L,thrombin time(TT)were(23.51±2.08)and(21.76±2.13)s,prothrombin time(PT)were(12.71±0.63)and(12.05±0.65)s,respectively,and activated partial thromboplastin time(APTT)were(28.32±3.07)and(29.51±2.24)s,respectively,with the observation group showing more significant changes(P<0.05).The recurrence rate of the observation group was lower than that of the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion Doubling the first dose of batroxobin can help alleviate the symptoms of hearing impairment,improve inner ear microcirculation,and enhance treatment efficacy in patients with total frequency decline type sudden deafness.
4.Effects of remimazolam and sevoflurane anesthesia on intracranial pressure and cerebral oxygenation in patients undergoinglaparoscopicsurgery in trendelenburg position
Junpeng LIU ; Shiya LIU ; Zhen ZHANG ; Changhong MIAO ; Xihua LU
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(13):2088-2093
Objective To explore the impacts of remimazolam on intraoperative intracranial pressure(ICP)and cerebral oxygenation in patients undergoing laparoscopic lower abdominal and pelvic surgery under CO2 pneumoperitoneum combined with Trendelenburg position.Methods Eighty-eight patients scheduled to undergo laparoscopic lower abdominal and pelvic surgery were randomly assigned to the remimazolam group(n=44)and the sevoflurane group(n=44).In the remimazolam group,continuous infusion of remimazolam at a rate of 1 mg/(kg·h)was administered for anesthesia maintenance.In contrast,the sevoflurane group inhaled 2%sevoflurane.Heart rate(HR),mean arterial pressure(MAP),peak airway pressure(Peak),plateau airway pressure(Plat),end-tidal CO2(PETCO2),regional cerebral oxygen saturation(rSO2),and optic nerve sheath diameter(ONSD)of both eyes were measured and recorded at the following time points:prior to anesthesia induction(T0),5 minutes after induction(T1),10 minutes(T2),30 minutes(T3),and 60 minutes(T4)after the establishment of pneumo-peritoneum in Trendelenburg position,as well as 30 minutes after deflation in the supine position(T5).Results No significant intergroup differences were detected in HR,MAP,Peak,Plat,or PETCO2 at any time point(P>0.05).In both groups,Peak and Plat values were significantly higher at T2-T4 compared to T1(P<0.05).Regard-ing the ONSD)no intergroup differences were noted at T0 and T1(P>0.05).From T2 to T5,ONSD in both groups increased significantly relative to T0..It gradually rose with the prolongation of pneumoperitoneum and Trendelen-burg positioning and showed a slight decrease at T5(P<0.05).Specifically,at T3 and T4,the remimazolam group exhibited significantly smaller ONSD values than the sevoflurane group(P<0.05).Throughout the study,no inter-group differences in rSO2 were observed(P>0.05).Conclusion In laparoscopic lower abdominal and pelvic surgeries performed in the Trendelenburg position,intravenous anesthesia with remimazolam may be more effective in mitigating the elevation of intracranial pressure compared to sevoflurane inhalation.
5.Effect of closed negative pressure drainage combined with Ilizarov transverse tibial bone displacement on the clinical efficacy and complications of severe diabetic foot
Yuejing ZHAO ; Zelin CHEN ; Wu ZHANG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(13):2052-2057
Objective To investigate the impact of closed negative pressure drainage in combination with Ilizarov transverse tibial bone transport on oxidative stress and inflammatory response in patients with severe diabetic foot.Methods A total of 60 patients with severe diabetic foot who were admitted to the hospital from July 2019 to March 2023 were recruited as the research subjects.These patients were randomly allocated into a control group(n=30)and an observation group(n=30).The control group received Ilizarov tibial transverse bone transport alone,whereas the observation group was treated with closed negative pressure drainage in conjunction with Ilizarov tibial transverse bone transport.The following parameters were compared between the two groups of patients:the reduction rate of wound size,the healing rate,growth factors[Epidermal Growth Factor(EGF),Transforming Growth Factor(TGF),Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor(VEGF)],oxidative stress indicators[Advanced Protein Oxidation Products(AOPP),Malondialdehyde(MDA),Superoxide Dismutase(SOD)],inflammatory factors[Procalcitonin(PCT),Interleukin-18(IL-18),C-reactive Protein(CRP)],adverse reactions,and the amputation rate.Results The shrinkage rate and healing rate of patients in the observation group were both significantly higher than those in the control group(P<0.05).Post-treatment,the improvement in growth factor levels,including EGF,TGF,and VEGF,in the observation group was more pronounced compared to that in the control group(P<0.05).Regarding serum AOPP,MDA,and SOD levels,the improvement in the observation group was superior to that in the control group(P<0.05).Moreover,the improvement in inflammatory factor levels such as serum PCT,IL-18,and CRP in the observation group was more notable than that in the control group(P<0.05).The incidence of adverse reactions such as redness,swelling,pain,and bleeding in the observation group was 6.67%.When compared with the incidence of 11.67%in the control group,no statistically significant difference was observed(P>0.05).The amputation rate of patients in the observation group was 3.33%,which was significantly lower than 23.33%in the control group(P<0.05).Conclusions Closed negative pressure drainage combined with Ilizarov tibial transverse bone transport demonstrates better efficacy in the treatment of severe diabetic foot.This treatment modality can effectively promote wound healing,enhance oxidative stress regulation,and inhibit the inflammatory response,presenting a relatively high safety profile.Therefore,the application of closed negative pressure drainage combined with Ilizarov tibial transverse bone transport in the treatment of severe diabetic foot merits clinical reference and promotion.
6.Establishment of a risk prediction model for neurogenic bladder dysfunction after spinal cord injury
Xianqun TAN ; Fenglin ZHANG ; Guangyan ZOU ; Xidong CHEN
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(13):2058-2064
Objective To analyze the risk factors of neurogenic bladder dysfunction(NB)in patients with spinal cord injury,and establish a risk prediction model of NB in patients with spinal cord injury by decision tree algorithm.Method Clinical data of 176 patients with spinal cord injury admitted from April 2022 to July 2024 were retrospectively analyzed.Patients with spinal cord injury were divided into disorder group and non-disorder group according to whether they were complicated by NB.Multivariate Logistic regression analysis was used to screen the risk factors of NB.Modeler software was used to construct the decision tree model of spinal cord injury patients with concurrent NB,and the 5-fold cross-validation method was used to internally verify the model,and the prediction efficiency of the model was compared.Results Among 176 patients with spinal cord injury,42 patients had concurrent NB,the incidence of NB was 23.86%.Logistic regression analysis showed that the level of spinal cord injury(T10—L2),degree of spinal cord injury(complete injury),course of disease(≥6 months),bladder compliance(abnormal),urinary system infection(yes)and detrusor sphincter disorder(yes)were all independent risk factors for NB in patients with spinal cord injury(P<0.05).Probability forecasting model P=1/[1+e-(-6.008+0.791*X1+3.117*X2+1.492*X3+1.270*X4+1.516*X5+2.158*X6)],models to predict the overall accuracy is 80.5%;The prediction accuracy of the model is 71.7%through the cross-verification of 5 fold.Decision tree model showed that the degree of spinal cord injury had the greatest effect on the complication of NB in patients with spinal cord injury,and the information gain was 0.46.ROC results showed that the AUC values of NB predicted by the two models were close(0.873 vs.0.852,Z=0.875,P=0.469).Conclusion The level of spinal cord injury,degree of spinal cord injury,course of disease,bladder compliance,urinary system infection,detrusor sphincter disorder can all predict the risk of NB.The decision tree model constructed in this study can effectively predict the risk probability of NB in patients with spinal cord injury,and medical staff can make targeted plans according to the above factors to reduce the risk of NB.
7.Multi-target regulation of short-chain fatty acids in sepsis
Yunfen TIAN ; Bin WANG ; Fangxiang ZHANG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(13):2105-2110
Sepsis,a systemic inflammatory disorder triggered by infection,is characterized by a complex pathophysiological mechanism that gives rise to high mortality rates and treatment bottlenecks.Short-Chain Fatty Acids(SCFAs),as the core metabolites of the intestinal flora,exhibit potential in organ protection during sepsis via a multi-target regulatory mechanism.In the realm of immunomodulation,SCFAs achieve a balance between pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory responses by activating G protein-coupled receptors,inhibiting the activation of NLRP3 inflammasomes,and suppressing the cascade reaction of pro-inflammatory factors.At the metabolic regu-lation level,SCFAs optimize mitochondrial function,mitigate the hypercatabolic state associated with sepsis,and relieve organ energy failure.Furthermore,SCFAs exert an organ-protective effect in multiple ways.They enhance the integrity of the intestinal barrier,inhibit pathogen translocation,and impede the systemic spread of inflammation through the synergistic mechanisms of the intestinal-organ axis.Animal and preclinical studies have demonstrated that exogenous supplementation of SCFAs or dietary fiber intervention may interact with the intestinal flora,offering a novel strategy for sepsis treatment.In this review,we systematically summarize the multi-target regulatory network of SCFAs in sepsis and the research progress regarding their organ-protective effects in sepsis.Additionally,we propose therapeutic strategies targeting microbial metabolites,thereby providing a new perspective for overcoming the limitations of traditional anti-infection and immunomodulation.
8.Expression of NLRP3 inflammatory vesicles,Cav-1,and S1P1 in children with Kawasaki disease and their association with coronary artery injury
Bin DENG ; Ailian WANG ; Boli CHENG ; Jiahao CHEN ; Yun HE ; Chonghai LIU
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(13):2094-2099
Objective To explore the expression of peripheral blood Nod-like receptor protein 3(NLRP3)inflammasomes,serum caveolin-1(Cav-1),and sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor 1(S1P1)in children with Kawasaki disease(KD),and to elucidate their associations with coronary artery lesion(CAL).Methods A total of 223 children diagnosed with KD were recruited from our hospital between March 2023 and December 2024 and served as the KD study group.These children were classified into the CAL group(n=71)and the non-CAL group(n=152)based on their CAL status.Additionally,223 healthy children who underwent physical examinations at our hospital were selected as the healthy control group.Clinical data,levels of routine laboratory test indices,peripheral blood NLRP3 inflammasomes,serum Cav-1,and S1P1 were compared among the groups.Risk factors for CAL in children with KD were analyzed,and the diagnostic value of peripheral blood NLRP3 inflammasomes,serum Cav-1,and S1P1 levels for CAL in children with KD was evaluated.Results The levels of NLRP3,caspase-1,ASC in peripheral blood and messenger ribonucleic acid(mRNA)of serum Cav-1 were significantly higher in the KD study group than in the healthy control group(P<0.05).Conversely,the serum level of S1P1 was significantly lower in the KD study group compared to the healthy control group(P<0.05).In the CAL group,the levels of peripheral blood white blood cell count(WBC),NLRP3,caspase-1,ASC mRNA,serum C-reactive protein(CRP),and Cav-1 were all higher than those in the non-CAL group(P<0.05),while the serum level of S1P1 was lower than that in the non-CAL group(P<0.05).The levels of NLRP3,caspase-1,ASC mRNA in peripheral blood,along with serum Cav-1 and S1P1,were identified as independent risk factors for CAL in children with KD(P<0.05).The results of receiver operating characteristic(ROC)analysis indicated that the combined test of the levels of NLRP3,caspase-1,ASC mRNA in peripheral blood,serum Cav-1,and S1P1 for diagnosing CAL in children with KD had an area under the curve(AUC)value of 0.926.This value was significantly higher than that of each individual index(0.844,0.785,0.821,0.843,0.833,P<0.05).Conclusions The levels of NLRP3 inflamma-tory vesicles in peripheral blood and serum Cav-1 were highly expressed in children with KD,whereas the serum S1P1 was poorly expressed.These indices may be involved in the development process of CAL in children with KD.Moreover,the combination of these indices is more beneficial for the diagnosis of CAL in children with KD.
9.Research progress on region-specific synaptic plasticity in the central nervous system involved in morphine tolerance
Yajie HAN ; Jian WANG ; Zongbin SONG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(13):2100-2104
The repeated administration of morphine frequently gives rise to tolerance,manifested by a reduction in analgesic efficacy and an elevation in adverse effects.These consequences significantly impinge upon its clinical utility.Synaptic functional plasticity governs long-term alterations in synaptic transmission efficiency through calcium signaling pathways,protein kinase cascade reactions,and glia-neuron interactions,thereby facili-tating the development of morphine tolerance.Structural plasticity encompasses the dynamic remodeling of dendritic spine density and morphology,the establishment or elimination of synaptic connections,and the reconstitution of synaptic active zones.Morphine-induced synaptic plasticity within the central nervous system demonstrates region-specific alterations,which jointly drive the process of tolerance.This review comprehensively synthesizes the research advancements regarding the mechanisms of synaptic plasticity in morphine tolerance,with the aim of furnishing a theoretical foundation for the development of innovative analgesic medications and the optimization of clinical treatment strategies.
10.Comparison of the application of video stylet and video laryngoscope in nasotracheal intubation in oral sur-gery
Manjun LI ; Leilei HU ; Haijun HU ; Jing ZHANG ; Shuchun YU ; Zhenzhong LUO ; Wei DENG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(6):812-817
Objective This study aims to compare the efficacy of video stylets and video laryngoscopes in facilitating nasotracheal intubation during oral surgery.Methods A total of 80 patients,aged between 18 and 70 years old,with ASA grade Ⅰ or Ⅱ,scheduled for elective oral surgery under general anesthesia,were randomly assigned to either the video stylet group(Group N)or the video laryngoscope group(Group C),with 40 patients in each group.In Group N,a video stylet was used to shape the tracheal tube at a 90-degree angle,with the shaping position being the vertical distance from the Adam's apple to the nostril.The tube was inserted from the nasal cavity into the throat under direct visualization,and positioned behind the glottis.In Group C,the tube was initially blindly inserted into the nasal cavity without a core.Upon reaching the throat,a video laryngoscope was employed to lift the epiglottis and expose the glottis from the mouth.The tube was then inserted with the aid of intubation forceps or cuff inflation.The primary outcome measure was the intubation time.Additional measures included the time taken for nasal passage,glottis exposure,and the number of intubation attempts and assistant interventions required.Vital signs,including MAP and HR,were recorded at five minutes of quiet rest upon entering the room(T0),during glottis exposure(T1),upon passage of the tube through the glottis(T2),and one minute after the tube entered the trachea(T3).Complications such as epistaxis,oral mucosal bleeding,loose incisors,and postop-erative sore throat were also documented.Results The intubation time and nasal passage time in Group N were significantly shorter than those in Group C(P<0.05).The number of cuff inflations and intubation forceps assisted cases in Group N was significantly lower than in Group C(P<0.05).There were no significant differences between the two groups in terms of glottis exposure time,first successful intubation times,C-L glottis classification,and mandibular lift-assisted intubation(P>0.05).The increase in MAP and HR in Group N at T1 and T2 was signifi-cantly less than in Group C(P<0.05).The number of cases with mild epistaxis in Group N was significantly lower than in Group C(P<0.05).Similarly,the number of cases with loose incisors and oral mucosal bleeding in Group N was significantly less than in Group C(P<0.05).Conclusion Compared to the video laryngoscope,the video stylet-guided nasotracheal intubation results in a shorter intubation time,less damage to the oronasopharynx,eliminates the need for intubation forceps,and reduces the patient's stress and vascular stress response during intubation.

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