Epicatechin attenuates lead(Pb)-induced cognitive impairment in mice:regulation on Nrf2 signaling pathway,and interference on the interaction between Pb with albumin

Epicatechin(EC)was used in this study to antagonize the cognitive dysfunction caused by lead(Pb)exposure in mice.Eight-week-old male Kunming mice were treated with PbCl_(2)(20 mg/kg)and/or EC(50 mg/kg)by gavage administration for 4 weeks.Morris water maze test showed that EC could improve memory dysfunction induced by Pb.EC antagonized Ca^(2+)overload,activated Nrf2 signaling pathway and reduced the accumulation of Pb in the brain and serum,which suggested that EC might alter Pb distribution in mice.In vitro,spectroscopic analysis,potentiometric titration and docking studies were applied to inquiry into the interaction between bovine serum albumin(BSA)and Pb^(2+)in presence or absence of EC.EC was proved to chelate Pb^(2+)and reduced the interaction between BSA and Pb^(2+).In summary,EC might protect Pb-induced cognitive impairment by activating Nrf2 signaling pathway,and suppressing Pb accumulation via interference on the binding of Pb to albumin.

Combined preoperative albumin bilirubin score and hepatectomy percentage for evaluate the liver regeneration after partial hepatectomy

Surgical resection is a pivotal therapeutic approach for addressing hepatic space-occupying lesions,with liver volume restoration and hepatic functional recovery being crucial for assessing surgical prognosis.The preoperative albumin-bilirubin(ALBI)score,encompassing serum albumin and bilirubin levels,can be determined via blood analysis,effectively mitigating human error and providing an accurate depiction of liver function.The hepatectomy ratio,which is the proportion of the liver volume removed to the total liver volume,is critical in preserving an adequate liver tissue volume to ensure postoperative hepatic functional compensation,minimize surgical complications,and reduce mortality rates.Incorporating the preoperative ALBI score and hepatectomy ratio aids surgeons in assessing the optimal timing and extent of partial hepatectomy.The introduction of preoperative albumin bilirubin score and hepatectomy percentage is beneficial for the surgeons to evaluate the timing and magnitude of partial liver resection.

Combining systemic inflammatory response index and albumin fibrinogen ratio to predict early serious complications and prognosis after resectable gastric cancer

BACKGROUND Gastric cancer has a high incidence and fatality rate,and surgery is the preferred course of treatment.Nonetheless,patient survival rates are still low,and the incidence of major postoperative complications cannot be disregarded.The systemic inflammatory response,nutritional level,and coagulation status are key factors affecting the postoperative recovery and prognosis of gastric cancer patients.The systemic inflammatory response index(SIRI)and the albumin fibrinogen ratio(AFR)are two valuable comprehensive indicators of the severity and prognosis of systemic inflammation in various medical conditions.AIM To assess the clinical importance and prognostic significance of the SIRI scores and the AFR on early postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing radical gastric cancer surgery.METHODS We conducted a retrospective analysis of the clinicopathological characteristics and relevant laboratory indices of 568 gastric cancer patients from January 2018 to December 2019.We calculated and compared two indicators of inflammation and then examined the diagnostic ability of combined SIRI and AFR values for serious early postoperative complications.We scored the patients and categorized them into three groups based on their SIRI and AFR levels.COX analysis was used to compare the three groups of patients the prognostic value of various preoperative SIRI-AFR scores for 5-year overall survival(OS)and disease-free survival(DFS).RESULTS SIRI-AFR scores were an independent risk factor for prognosis[OS:P=0.004;hazards ratio(HR)=3.134;DFS:P<0.001;HR=3.543]and had the highest diagnostic power(area under the curve:0.779;95%confidence interval:0.737-0.820)for early serious complications in patients with gastric cancer.The tumor-node-metastasis stage(P=0.001),perioperative transfusion(P=0.044),positive carcinoembryonic antigen(P=0.014)findings,and major postoperative complications(P=0.011)were factors associated with prognosis.CONCLUSION Preoperative SIRI and AFR values were significantly associated with early postoperative survival and the occurrence of severe complications in gastric cancer patients.

Red cell distribution width-to-albumin ratio is a simple promising prognostic marker in acute cholangitis requiring biliary drainage

Background: It is crucial to assess the severity of acute cholangitis(AC). There are currently several prognostic markers. However, the accuracies of these markers are not satisfied. The present study aimed to investigate the predictive value of the red cell distribution width(RDW)-to-albumin ratio(RAR) for the prognosis of AC. Methods: We retrospectively evaluated consecutive patients diagnosed with AC between May 2019 and March 2022. RAR was calculated, and its predictive ability for in-hospital mortality, intensive care unit(ICU) admission, bacteremia, and the length of hospitalization were analyzed. Results: Out of 438 patients, 34(7.8%) died. Multivariate analysis showed that malignant etiology [odds ratio(OR) = 4.816, 95% confidence interval(CI): 1.936-11.980], creatinine(OR = 1.649, 95% CI: 1.095-2.484), and RAR(OR = 2.064, 95% CI: 1.494-2.851) were independent risk factors for mortality. When adjusted for relevant covariates, including age, sex, malignant etiology, Tokyo severity grading(TSG), Charlson comorbidity index, and creatinine, RAR significantly predicted mortality(adjusted OR = 1.833, 95% CI: 1.280-2.624). When the cut-off of RAR was set to 3.8, its sensitivity and specificity for mortality were 94.1% and 56.7%, respectively. Patients with an RAR of > 3.8 had a 20.9-fold(OR = 20.9, 95% CI: 4.9-88.6) greater risk of mortality than the remaining patients. The area under the curve value of RAR for mortality was 0.835(95% CI: 0.770-0.901), which was significantly higher than that of TSG and the other prognostic markers, such as C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio, and procalcitonin-to-albumin ratio. Lastly, RAR was not inferior to TSG in predicting ICU admission, bacteremia, and the length of hospitalization. Conclusions: RAR successfully predicted the in-hospital mortality, ICU admission, bacteremia, and the length of hospitalization of patients with AC, especially in-hospital mortality. RAR is a promising marker that is more convenient than TSG and other prognostic markers for predicting the prognosis of patients with AC.

Circulating glycated albumin levels and gestational diabetes mellitus

BACKGROUND Gestational diabetes mellitus(GDM)is characterized by glucose intolerance that is first diagnosed during pregnancy,making it the most common complication associated with this period.Early detection and targeted treatment of GDM can minimize foetal exposure to maternal hyperglycaemia and subsequently reduce the associated adverse pregnancy outcomes.Previous studies have inconsistently suggested that the level of glycated albumin(GA)might predict GDM.AIM To review and synthesize existing evidence to evaluate the relationship between GA levels and the development of GDM.METHODS We sought to compare GA levels between GDM and control groups in this metaanalysis by systematically searching the Web of Science,PubMed,Cochrane Library,and Embase databases for articles published up to June 2023.The analysis utilized the weighted mean difference(WMD)as the primary metric.The data were meticulously extracted,and the quality of the included studies was assessed.Additionally,we conducted a subgroup analysis based on study region and sample size.We assessed heterogeneity using I2 statistics and evaluated publication bias through funnel plots.Additionally,trim-and-fill analysis was employed to detect and address any potential publication bias.RESULTS The meta-analysis included a total of 11 studies involving 5477 participants,comprising 1900 patients with GDM and 3577 control individuals.The synthesized results revealed a notable correlation between elevated GA levels and increased susceptibility to GDM.The calculated WMD was 0.42,with a 95%confidence interval(95%CI)ranging from 0.11 to 0.74,yielding a P value less than 0.001.Concerning specific GA levels,the mean GA level in the GDM group was 12.6,while for the control group,it was lower,at 11.6.This discrepancy underscores the potential of GA as a biomarker for assessing GDM risk.Moreover,we explored the levels of glycated haemoglobin(HbA1c)in both cohorts.The WMD for HbA1c was 0.19,with a 95%CI ranging from 0.15 to 0.22 and a P value less than 0.001.This observation suggested that both GA and HbA1c levels were elevated in individuals in the GDM group compared to those in the control group.CONCLUSION Our meta-analysis revealed a substantial correlation between elevated GA levels and increased GDM risk.Furthermore,our findings revealed elevated levels of HbA1c in GDM patients,emphasizing the significance of monitoring both GA and HbA1c levels for early GDM detection and effective management.

Preoperative Serum Albumin Levels and Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury in Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Single-Center Study in Bangladesh

Background: Serum albumin, a vital plasma protein, helps maintain intravascular colloidal osmotic pressure, cardiac output, and renal function. Low preoperative serum albumin is linked to poor outcomes, including acute kidney injury (AKI), after off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB) surgery. This study aimed to assess the relationship between preoperative serum albumin levels and early postoperative renal injury. Methods: This prospective comparative cross-sectional study was conducted from August 2019 to February 2021 at the National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Bangladesh. It included 160 adult patients with normal preoperative renal function undergoing OPCAB. Patients were divided into two groups: Group A (serum albumin ≥ 4.0 gm/dl) and Group B (serum albumin Results: Preoperative serum albumin was significantly different between groups (Group A: 4.21 ± 0.05 gm/dl, Group B: 3.69 ± 0.04 gm/dl, p = 0.028). Group B had a higher incidence of hypertension (71.25% vs. 51.25%, p st and 3rd postoperative days were higher in Group B (p th day. Postoperative AKI occurred in 18.75% of Group A and 36.25% of Group B. Multivariate regression indicated that low preoperative serum albumin is an independent risk factor for postoperative AKI (p = 0.012, OR = 1.815, CI: 0.675 - 1.162). Conclusion: Preoperative serum albumin level is a valuable predictor of postoperative renal function. Ensuring high normal serum albumin levels before surgery can help minimize the risk of postoperative AKI.

The Use of Glycated Albumin in the Diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Gestational diabetes mellitus is the most common endocrine disorder in pregnancy and a cause of maternal and fetal morbidities and mortalities. The oral glucose tolerance test is the gold standard for diagnosing gestational diabetes mellitus. Nevertheless, the oral glucose tolerance test is time-consuming and requires patient preparation. On the contrary, Glycated albumin does not require patient preparation or administration of any substance. Most studies on glycated albumin in pregnancy were among the non-African population, and black Americans have higher glycated albumin levels than Caucasians. This study determined the use of glycated albumin in diagnosing gestational diabetes mellitus among pregnant women. The study was a prospective study of 160 pregnant women between 24 and 28 weeks of gestation at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital. The diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus was based on the World Health Organization 2013 criteria. The diagnostic value of glycated albumin was determined using the area under the receiver operator characteristic curve. The prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus was 9.4% and the mean glycated albumin was 16.91% (±2.77). The area under the receiver operator characteristic curve for glycated albumin was 0.845 (95% CI 0.733 - 0.956;p = 0.0001). The optimal cut-off value of glycated albumin in the diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus was 18.9%. Glycated albumin was useful in the diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus at 24 to 28 weeks of gestation.

C-reactive protein to albumin ratio predict responses to programmed cell death-1 inhibitors in hepatocellular carcinoma patients

BACKGROUND Over the years,programmed cell death-1(PD-1)inhibitors have been routinely used for hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)treatment and yielded improved survival outcomes.Nonetheless,significant heterogeneity surrounds the outcomes of most studies.Therefore,it is critical to search for biomarkers that predict the efficacy of PD-1 inhibitors in patients with HCC.AIM To investigate the role of the C-reactive protein to albumin ratio(CAR)in evaluating the efficacy of PD-1 inhibitors for HCC.METHODS The clinical data of 160 patients with HCC treated with PD-1 inhibitors from January 2018 to November 2022 at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University were retrospectively analyzed.RESULTS The optimal cut-off value for CAR based on progression-free survival(PFS)was determined to be 1.20 using x-tile software.Cox proportional risk model was used to determine the factors affecting prognosis.Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status[hazard ratio(HR)=1.754,95%confidence interval(95%CI)=1.045-2.944,P=0.033],CAR(HR=2.118,95%CI=1.057-4.243,P=0.034)and tumor number(HR=2.932,95%CI=1.246-6.897,P=0.014)were independent prognostic factors for overall survival.CAR(HR=2.730,95%CI=1.502-4.961,P=0.001),tumor number(HR=1.584,95%CI=1.003-2.500,P=0.048)and neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio(HR=1.120,95%CI=1.022-1.228,P=0.015)were independent prognostic factors for PFS.Two nomograms were constructed based on independent prognostic factors.The C-index index and calibration plots confirmed that the nomogram is a reliable risk prediction tool.The ROC curve and decision curve analysis confirmed that the nomogram has a good predictive effect as well as a net clinical benefit.CONCLUSION Overall,we reveal that the CAR is a potential predictor of short-and long-term prognosis in patients with HCC treated with PD-1 inhibitors.If further verified,CAR-based nomogram may increase the number of markers that predict individualized prognosis.

The Effectiveness of Albumin Combined with Diuretics in Treating Ascites in Cirrhosis

Cirrhosis often leads to various complications during its progression,with ascites being one of the most common.Among these cases,5%to 10%are classified as refractory ascites.In recent years,clinical research on the treatment of cirrhotic ascites has yielded increasingly enriched results.In this paper,a large number of clinical data on the treatment of ascites using albumin combined with diuretics were collected,and it was found that there were more results in group control studies.It was believed that albumin combined with diuretic therapy could effectively improve symptoms,reduce the occurrence of adverse reactions,ensure the safety of patients,and have a good clinical application prospect.This paper reviews the efficacy of albumin combined with diuretics in the treatment of ascites in cirrhosis.

Study on the Clinical Application of Nutritional Management Combined with Clinical Monitoring of Glycated Albumin in Diabetic Nephropathy Dialysis Patients

Objective:To explore the clinical application of nutritional management combined with clinical monitoring of glycated albumin(GA)in diabetic nephropathy(DN)dialysis patients.Methods:A total of 20 diabetic nephropathy dialysis patients admitted to the People’s Hospital of Guandu District from January 2022 to February 2023 were included in the study.They were randomly divided into a conventional group(n=10)and an observation group(n=10).The study evaluated the blood glucose control,nutritional status,dialysis efficacy,and quality of life scores of both groups.Results:Before the intervention,there were no significant differences in fasting plasma glucose(FPG),GA,serum albumin,body mass index(BMI),dialysis efficiency values,urea clearance rate,or quality-of-life scores between the two groups(P>0.05).After the intervention,the observation group showed significantly lower FPG and GA levels,higher serum albumin,dialysis efficiency values,urea clearance rate,and improved quality-of-life scores compared to the conventional group(P<0.05),with no difference in BMI(P>0.05).Conclusion:Nutritional management combined with clinical monitoring of glycated albumin has a significant effect on the clinical application of diabetic nephropathy dialysis patients.It can effectively improve patients’blood glucose control and nutritional status,reduce the risk of complications,and enhance the quality of life,demonstrating clinical value for broader application.

血清甲状腺激素、NLR及CRP/ALB与肺癌术后谵妄的关系

目的分析血清甲状腺激素、中性粒细胞淋巴细胞比值(NLR)及C反应蛋白/白蛋白比值(CRP/ALB)与肺癌术后谵妄的关系。方法选取2021年1月至2022年12月于北京市第六医院进行肺癌根治术患者118例作为研究对象。根据ICU意识混乱评分法进行谵妄评估,有35例患者发生术后谵妄(谵妄组),83例患者术后未发生谵妄(非谵妄组)。分析影响肺癌患者术后谵妄的单因素,采用多元Logistic回归分析影响肺癌术后谵妄的多因素;比较谵妄组不同谵妄程度患者血清甲状腺激素、CRP/ALB、NLR水平;采用Pearson相关系数分析血清甲状腺激素、CRP/ALB、NLR与肺癌术后谵妄的相关性。结果两组性别、合并患有高血压、ASA分级以及T_4、TSH、FT_4水平等指标比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);两组年龄、合并患有糖尿病、睡眠障碍以及T_(3)、FT_(3)、CRP/ALB、NLR水平比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);经多元Logistic回归分析显示:年龄≥60岁、合并患有糖尿病、睡眠障碍以及T_(3)<1.31 nmol/L、FT_(3)<5.15 pmol/L、CRP/ALB>0.120、NLR≥7.79均是影响肺癌发生术后谵妄的危险因素(P<0.05);轻度、重度术后谵妄患者T_4、TSH、FT_4水平比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);轻度术后谵妄患者T_(3)、FT_(3)水平高于重度术后谵妄患者,CRP/ALB、NLR水平低于重度术后谵妄患者,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);Pearson相关性分析显示:T_(3)、FT_(3)与肺癌术后谵妄呈负相关,CRP/ALB、NLR与肺癌术后谵妄呈正相关(P<0.05)。结论肺癌根治术患者术后T_(3)、FT_(3)、CRP/ALB、NLR水平与术后谵妄发生有一定关联,通过检测上述指标水平可为临床评估术后谵妄严重程度提供参考资料。

不同肠内营养制剂用于2型糖尿病患者对血糖及血清UA、PA、ALB的影响

目的探究康全力、能全力与瑞能三种不同肠内营养制剂用于2型糖尿病(T2DM)患者对血糖及血清尿酸(UA)、前白蛋白(PA)、白蛋白(ALB)等的影响。方法选取2020年1月至2023年3月于涟水县人民医院重症医学科内分泌与代谢性疾病科治疗的99例T2DM患者为研究对象,按非随机临床同期对照研究及患者自愿原则分为康全力组、能全力组和瑞能组,每组各33例。三组患者分别给予康全力、能全力和瑞能三种不同肠内营养制剂治疗,均连续治疗2个月,比较糖代谢、营养指标、血脂、炎症因子水平和不良反应发生情况。结果治疗后三组糖代谢指标均显著降低,其中康全力组患者治疗后糖化血红蛋白(HbA1c)、空腹血糖(FPG)、餐后2 h血糖(2hPG)、空腹胰岛素(FINS)、胰岛素抵抗指数(HOMA-IR)与能全力组和瑞能组相比均显著降低(P<0.05);治疗后三组血清UA明显下降,PA和ALB水平明显升高(P<0.05),但组间差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);治疗后三组HDL-C均显著升高,康全力组LDL-C、TC和TG均显著降低(P<0.05),能全力组、瑞能组LDL-C、TC和TG未见显著改变(P>0.05),其中康全力组治疗后HDL-C与另外两组相比显著高,LDL-C与另外两组相比显著低,TC和TG与瑞能组相比显著低(P<0.05);治疗后三组IL-6、CRP水平与治疗前相比均显著降低(P<0.05),治疗后康全力组、能全力组IL-6和CRP水平与瑞能组相比显著低(P<0.05);治疗后康全力组、能全力组和瑞能组的不良反应发生总概率为12.12%、21.21%和15.15%,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论康全力在调节糖脂代谢、缓解炎症反应方面效果较其他肠内营养制剂更突出。

耐碳青霉烯类肺炎克雷伯菌感染患者NLRP3、CRP/ALB、IL-6表达水平及其预后相关影响因素

目的分析耐碳青霉烯类肺炎克雷伯菌感染患者核苷酸结合寡聚化结构域样受体蛋白3(NLRP3)、C-反应蛋白/白蛋白(CRP/ALB)、白介素-6(IL-6)表达水平及其预后相关影响因素。方法2022年1月至2023年6月中江县人民医院、成都市第二人民医院、德阳市人民医院收治的294例耐碳青霉烯类肺炎克雷伯菌感染患者进行研究,根据预后情况分为预后不良组51例、预后良好组243例。通过单因素、多因素分析耐碳青霉烯类肺炎克雷伯菌感染患者预后的影响因素,比较不同预后患者NLRP3、CRP/ALB、IL-6表达水平,绘制受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线分析NLRP3、CRP/ALB、IL-6单独及联合检测对耐碳青霉烯类肺炎克雷伯菌感染患者预后的预测价值。结果预后不良组患者年龄、病情危重程度为重度、深静脉置管、糖尿病、多器官功能衰竭、使用血管活性药物、使用镇静药、使用强心类药物比例高于预后良好组(P<0.05)。多因素Logistic分析结果显示病情危重程度为重度、深静脉置管、多器官功能衰竭、使用血管活性药物为耐碳青霉烯类肺炎克雷伯菌感染患者预后不良的危险因素(P<0.05)。与预后良好组比较,预后不良组血清NLRP3、CRP/ALB、IL-6水平更高(P<0.05)。绘制ROC曲线分析NLRP3、CRP/ALB、IL-6指标联合检测对耐碳青霉烯类肺炎克雷伯菌感染预后不良的预测价值最高,曲线下面积(AUC)为0.910,敏感性86.27%,特异性为87.24%。结论耐碳青霉烯类肺炎克雷伯菌感染患者存在预后不良风险,危险因素较多,联合检测NLRP3、CRP/ALB、IL-6对其预测价值较高。

预后营养指数联合CAR、Alb对腹膜透析患者远期预后的预测价值

目的 评估预后营养指数(PNI)联合C反应蛋白/白蛋白比值(CAR)、血清白蛋白(Alb)对腹膜透析(PD)患者远期预后的预测价值。方法 分析纳入2019年1月至2024年1月在自贡市第一人民医院肾病内科接受PD治疗的终末期肾病患者102例,根据5年随访期间PD患者生存结局分为死亡组(n=33)和生存组(n=69)。采用单因素及多因素Logistic回归分析影响PD患者远期预后的独立危险因素。绘制受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线评估PNI联合CAR、Alb对PD患者生存结局的预测价值。结果 与生存组相比,死亡组患者合并糖尿病、心血管疾病及腹膜炎并发症的比例较高,差异有统计学意义(χ^(2)=0.947,4.846,5.840);肾小球滤过率(eGFR)、PNI、Alb水平降低,差异有统计学意义(t=9.495,6.068,5.422);血清肌酐(SCR)、尿酸(UA)及CAR水平升高,差异有统计学意义(t=5.369,4.581,5.048),差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。Logistic回归分析显示,患者合并糖尿病、心血管疾病、CAR是PD患者死亡的独立危险因素(P<0.05),eGFR、PNI、Alb是PD患者死亡的独立保护因素(P<0.05)。ROC曲线分析显示,PNI、CAR、Alb联合预测的曲线下面积分别为0.928,显著高于单独预测(P<0.05)。结论 PNI、Alb水平降低及CAR升高是PD患者死亡的独立影响因素,三者均可为PD患者长期预后生存结局提供参考,且联合预测价值更高。

血清CRP/ALB、IgM、IgG水平预测溃疡性结肠炎患者激素干预疗效的价值

目的探讨血清C反应蛋白/白蛋白(CRP/ALB)、免疫球蛋白(Ig)M、IgG对溃疡性结肠炎患者激素干预疗效的预测价值。方法回顾性选取2020年8月至2022年8月长治医学院附属和平医院收治的行激素干预的溃疡性结肠炎患者80例,经过激素干预后,按照疗效分为有效组60例和无效组20例。收集两组一般资料(年龄、性别、体重指数、病程、病情程度、临床症状)、实验室指标(CRP/ALB、IgM、IgG),观察激素干预后的疗效并对比有效组、无效组的一般资料及临床指标差异,绘制受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线分析CRP/ALB、IgM、IgG预测溃疡性结肠炎患者激素干预疗效的价值,并以多因素Logistic回归分析明确溃疡性结肠炎患者激素干预无效的危险因素。结果两组年龄、性别、体重指数、病程、病情程度、临床症状比较,差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05),有效组CRP/ALB、IgM、IgG水平分别为(4.36±3.12)×10^(-3)、(1.10±0.42)g/L、(1.10±0.42)g/L,均高于无效组[(2.05±5.22)×10^(-3)、(0.76±0.35)g/L、(9.52±1.24)g/L],差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。经ROC曲线分析证实CRP/ALB、IgM、IgG能够用于溃疡性结肠炎患者激素干预疗效的预测,曲线下面积分别为0.839、0.801、0.862,具有较好预测价值(P<0.05)。多因素Logistic回归分析证实CRP/ALB<3.24×10^(-3)、IgM<0.99 g/L、IgG<10.15 g/L为溃疡性结肠炎患者激素干预无效的危险因素(P<0.05)。结论CRP/ALB、IgM、IgG能够用于溃疡性结肠炎患者激素干预疗效的预测,且CRP/ALB<3.24×10^(-3)、IgM<0.99 g/L、IgG<10.15 g/L为溃疡性结肠炎患者激素干预无效的危险因素,提示临床在激素干预溃疡性结肠炎时应注意监测上述指标,对于预测临床疗效具有一定的指导价值。

新生儿病理性黄疸血清总胆红素、AST、ALT、ALB水平与蓝光治疗效果的关系

目的 研究新生儿病理性黄疸血清总胆红素、谷草转氨酶(AST)、谷丙转氨酶(ALT)、白蛋白(ALB)水平与蓝光治疗效果的关系。方法 收集2020年6月至2022年12月期间于南阳市中心医院新生儿重症监护病区诊治的97例新生儿病理性黄疸的病历资料,根据患儿蓝光照射治疗效果评估结果分为有效组和无效组,其中有效组共57例,无效组共40例。两组患儿均接受蓝光照射治疗,并进行血清总胆红素、AST、ALT、ALB检测。比较两组治疗前黄疸指数、血清总胆红素、AST、ALT、ALB水平,并分析患儿治疗前血清总胆红素、AST、ALT、ALB水平与蓝光治疗效果相关性。结果 治疗前,有效组黄疸指数低于无效组,差异有统计学意义(t=3.346,P<0.05);有效组血清总胆红素、AST、ALT水平低于无效组,血清ALB水平高于无效组,差异有统计学意义(t=3.635、2.273、2.167、8.689,P<0.05);经Logistic多因素分析,总胆红素、AST、ALT水平变化均为影响新生儿病理性黄疸病情严重程度的独立危险因素,ALB水平变化为影响新生儿病理性黄疸病情严重程度的独立保护因素(P<0.05);经Spearman相关性分析显示,患儿治疗前血清总胆红素、AST、ALT与病情严重程度成正比,ALB水平与病情严重程度成反比(P<0.05)。结论 治疗前新生儿病理性黄疸血清总胆红素、AST、ALT水平越低,ALB越高,可提示患儿病情程度越轻,从而越有利于蓝光治疗效果。

LDH、NT-proBNP、ALB水平对不完全性川崎病的早期诊断价值

目的:探讨乳酸脱氢酶(LDH)、N末端脑钠肽前体(NT-proBNP)、白蛋白(ALB)水平对不完全性川崎病(IKD)的早期诊断价值。方法:选取巴彦淖尔市医院2020年1月—2023年1月收治的80例IKD患儿作为IKD组,选取本院同期收治的80例典型川崎病(KD)患儿作为KD组。所有患儿入院后检测LDH、NT-proBNP、ALB水平,对比IKD组与KD组一般情况和LDH、NT-proBNP、ALB水平。通过受试者操作特征(ROC)曲线分析LDH、NT-proBNP、ALB水平对IKD的早期诊断价值。同时将80例IKD患儿依照冠脉损伤情况分为两个亚组,即无损伤组(n=30)和损伤组(n=50),对比两组LDH、NT-proBNP、ALB水平。结果:IKD组和KD组性别、年龄及高热、多形性皮疹、口腔黏膜变化占比对比,差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05);IKD组发热时间长于KD组,指端改变、结膜充血、颈部淋巴结肿大占比低于KD组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);IKD组LDH、NT-proBNP、ALB水平均明显高于KD组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);LDH、NT-proBNP、ALB三者联合对IKD的诊断效能优于单一检测;损伤组LDH、NT-proBNP、ALB水平均明显高于无损伤组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:LDH、NT-proBNP、ALB水平对IKD的早期诊断价值较高,且临床可考虑通过LDH、NT-proBNP、ALB三者联合来诊断IKD。

Association between serum albumin levels and disease severity in adult patients with dengue: A 7-year retrospective cohort study in China's Mainland

Objective:To identify the association between serum albumin levels and disease severity among adult patients with dengue in China's Mainland.Methods:This retrospective cohort study analyzed the data of adult patients(aged≥18 years)hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed dengue in a tertiary center for infectious diseases from 2013 to 2019 in China's Mainland.Serum albumin levels were estimated and compared between patients with severe dengue and non-severe dengue.Additionally,the association between serum albumin levels and severe dengue was evaluated using a generalized linear model[relative risks(RR)].Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the potential predictors of severe dengue.Results:Overall,1568 patients were included in this study.Of these patients,34(2.17%)developed severe dengue.The median serum albumin levels were significantly lower in patients with severe dengue than that in those with non-severe dengue(33 g/L vs.37 g/L,P<0.001).After adjustment for age,sex,and comorbidities,hypoalbuminemia(RR 4.877,95%CI 2.193-11.461,P<0.001)was found to be a predictor of severe dengue.Serum albumin levels(OR 1.303,95%CI 1.161-1.462,P<0.001)and age(OR 1.038,95%CI 1.017-1.061,P<0.001)were significant risk factors for severe dengue.The area under the curve for serum albumin levels to distinguish severe dengue was 0.787.Conclusions:Lower serum albumin levels were significantly associated with disease severity in adult patients with dengue.Hypoalbuminemia on admission resulted in at least a four-fold increased risk of severe dengue.

C-reactive Protein/Albumin Ratio as a Prognostic Indicator in Posttraumatic Shock and Outcome of Multiple Trauma Patients

Objective C-reactive protein(CRP)/albumin ratio(CAR)is a new inflammation-based index for predicting the prognosis of various diseases.The CAR determined on admission may help to predict the prognostic value of multiple trauma patients.Methods A total of 264 adult patients with severe multiple trauma were included for the present retrospective study,together with the collection of relevant clinical and laboratory data.CAR,CRP,albumin,shock index and ISS were incorporated into the prognostic model,and the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was drawn.Then,the shock index for patients with different levels of CAR was analyzed.Finally,univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify the independent risk factors for the 28-day mortality of multiple trauma patients.Results A total of 36 patients had poor survival outcomes,and the mortality rate reached 13.6%.Furthermore,after analyzing the shock index for patients with different levels of CAR,it was revealed that the shock index was significantly higher when CAR was≥4,when compared to CAR<2 and 2≤CAR<4,in multiple trauma patients.The multivariate logistic analysis helped to identify the independent association between the variables CAR(P=0.029)and shock index(P=0.019),and the 28-day mortality of multiple trauma patients.Conclusion CAR is higher in patients with severe multiple trauma.Furthermore,CAR serves as a risk factor for independently predicting the 28-day mortality of multiple trauma patients.The shock index was significantly higher when CAR was≥4 in multiple trauma patients.

Hemoglobin, albumin, lymphocyte, and platelet score as a predictor of prognosis in metastatic gastric cancer

BACKGROUND The hemoglobin,albumin,lymphocyte,and platelet(HALP)score,derived from a composite evaluation of markers reflecting the tumor-inflammation relationship and nutritional status,has been substantiated as a noteworthy prognostic determinant for diverse malignancies.AIM To investigate how the HALP score relates to prognosis in patients with metastatic gastric cancer.METHODS The cutoff values for the HALP score,neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio,and platelet/lymphocyte ratio were determined using receiver operating characteristic analysis.Low HALP scores were defined as those less than 24.79 and high HALP scores as those greater than 24.79.RESULTS The study cohort comprised 147 patients and 110 of them(74.8%)were male.The patients'median age was 63(22-89)years.The median overall survival was significantly superior in the patients with high HALP scores than in those with low HALP scores(10.4 mo vs 7.5 mo,respectively;P<0.001)CONCLUSION The HALP score was found to be a prognostic factor in patients with metastatic gastric cancer.