BACKGROUND: Prognostic value of cortisol and thyroid function tests(TFTs) has previously been evaluated in medical ICUs. We aimed to evaluate prognostic efficacy of cortisol and TFTs in critically ill poisoned patient...BACKGROUND: Prognostic value of cortisol and thyroid function tests(TFTs) has previously been evaluated in medical ICUs. We aimed to evaluate prognostic efficacy of cortisol and TFTs in critically ill poisoned patients admitted to toxicology intensive care unit(ICU).METHODS: In a prospective study of consecutively enrolled subjects admitted to the toxicology ICU, lab analyses included TFTs(total T3 and T4 as well as TSH) and cortisol levels drawn between 8 am–10 am during period of the first 24 hours post-ingestion/exposure. Simplified Acute Physiology Score Ⅱ(SAPS Ⅱ) and Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation Ⅱ(APACHE Ⅱ) were recorded. All scores were compared to detect the best prognostic factor. Type of poisoning was also included.RESULTS: In 200 patients evaluated, 129 were male and mean age was 31 years. In general, SAPS Ⅱ, T4, and cortisol could prognosticate death. After regression analysis, only cortisol had such efficacy(P=0.04; OR=1.06; 95%CI=1.05–1.08; cut-off=42 μg/d L; sensitivity=70%; specificity=82%). Between aluminium phosphide(ALP)-and non ALP-poisoned patients, level of consciousness, mean arterial pressure, and cortisol level could prognosticate death in ALP poisoning(all Ps<0.001 in both uni and multivariate analyses). Median(interquartile range; IQR) GCS was 7(6, 10) and 15(8, 15) in non-ALP and ALP-poisoned patients(P<0.003). SAPS Ⅱ and APACHE Ⅱ could not prognosticate death at all.CONCLUSION: Cortisol best prognosticated outcomes for subjects admitted to the toxicology ICU. Its level is higher in ALP-poisoned patients probably due to the higher stress while they remain conscious till the final stages of toxicity and are aware of deterioration of their clinical condition or may be due to their significantly lower blood pressures.展开更多
Background: The thyroid status is evaluated by two clinical diagnostic tests which are thyroid ultrasonography and thyroid function tests. The objective of this research is to critically analyze the age and gender bas...Background: The thyroid status is evaluated by two clinical diagnostic tests which are thyroid ultrasonography and thyroid function tests. The objective of this research is to critically analyze the age and gender based variations of thyroid volume and thyroid hormone levels in the hospital based euthyroid subjects. Methodology: A total of 221 euthyroid subjects aged 1 - 86 years were selected to observe the normal thyroid size by ultrasonography at Department of Radiology and the thyroid function test values (FT3, FT4 and TSH) of 2413 euthyroid subjects aged (Results: The best fitted equations with significant correlation coefficients and p Conclusion: The thyroid size first increases and then decreases whereas the thyroxin level first decreases and then increases with aging. Left lobe volume is almost same for both genders and right lobe volume is higher in males. The thyroid size in menarche and menopause periods of females is larger than that of males. Such age- and gender-specific changes recommend the new refer-ence ranges for the normal thyroid functions.展开更多
Nigella sativa L. (Black seed), is a traditional herbal medicine that has been used for many purposes. The present study was designed to investigate the effects of hydro-alcoholic extract of nigella sativa L. (NS) on ...Nigella sativa L. (Black seed), is a traditional herbal medicine that has been used for many purposes. The present study was designed to investigate the effects of hydro-alcoholic extract of nigella sativa L. (NS) on performance of Forced Swimming Test (FST), blood biochemical parameters related to fatigue and thyroid functions. Therefore, Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Creatine Kinase (CK), Lactic Dehydrogenase (LDH), and Total Protein (TP), triiodothyronine T3, thyroxin T4 and TSH tests were investigated. Thirty five male adult mice were randomly divided into five groups: three NS-fed groups, one fluoxetine treated group and one control group. Three NS experimental groups received hydro-alcoholic extract of NS at doses of 50, 100 and 200 mg/kg orally for two weeks. Immobility time decreased in all NS groups compared with control group. Administration of NS significantly increased the concentration of T3 and T4 of the treatment groups. On the contrary, the amount of BUN, CK, LDH, TP and TSH decreased. In conclusion, black seed extract at the experimented doses showed anti-depressant, anti-fatigue and hyperthyroid effects.展开更多
OBJECTIVE:To observe the effects of Buzhong Yiqi granule(补中益气颗粒)on thyroid function and ovarian function in rats with experimental autoimmune thyroiditis(EAT).METHODS:EAT model was replicate by using the method ...OBJECTIVE:To observe the effects of Buzhong Yiqi granule(补中益气颗粒)on thyroid function and ovarian function in rats with experimental autoimmune thyroiditis(EAT).METHODS:EAT model was replicate by using the method of mixing and injecting porcine thyroglobulin with Freund's adjuvant and high iodine.Rats were randomly divided into normal control(NC)group,EAT model(EAT)group,selenium yeast(PC)group,low dose Buzhong Yiqi(BZYQ-L)group,medium dose Buzhong Yiqi(BZYQ-M)group and high dose Buzhong Yiqi(BZYQ-H)group.After two months of drug intervention according to dosage,enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA)was used to measure the levels of free triiodothyronine(FT3),free thyroxine(FT4),thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH),antithyroid peroxidase antibody(TPOAb),thyroglobulin antibody(TGAb)in peripheral blood of rats.The pathological changes of rat thyroid tissues were observed under light microscope with HE staining;ELISA was used to determine estradiol(E2),follicle-stimulating hormone(FSH),luteinizing hormone(LH),testosterone(T),antimüllerian hormone(AMH),and the pathological changes of rat ovarian tissues were observed under light microscope with hematoxylin and eosin staining.RESULTS:Compared with the NC group,BZYQ granule improved the thyroid and ovarian tissue morphology,and the levels of TPOAb,TGAb and TSH in the model group rats significantly increased(P<0.05),the thyroid tissue was severely destroyed,the levels of E2,FSH,LH,T,AMH significantly increased(P<0.05),and the ovary exhibited polycystic changes;Compared with the model group,TSH level in the BZYQ-L group rats decreased(P<0.05),FSH,T,AMH levels decreased(P<0.05),in the BZYQ-M group TPOAb,TSH levels decreased(P<0.05),FSH,LH,T,AMH levels significantly decreased(P<0.05),BZYQ-H group TPOAb,TGAb,TSH levels significantly decreased(P<0.05),FSH,LH,T,AMH levels significantly decreased(P<0.05),with the greatest improvement and significantly better than selenium yeast group(P<0.05).CONCLUSIONS:BZYQ granule could regulate the thyroid function of EAT rats,reduce thyroid antibody titers,then act on the ovarian function,regulate hormone disorders,and alleviate the pathological damage of rat's ovarian tissues.The effect of high dose Buzhong Yiqi granule is the best.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND: Prognostic value of cortisol and thyroid function tests(TFTs) has previously been evaluated in medical ICUs. We aimed to evaluate prognostic efficacy of cortisol and TFTs in critically ill poisoned patients admitted to toxicology intensive care unit(ICU).METHODS: In a prospective study of consecutively enrolled subjects admitted to the toxicology ICU, lab analyses included TFTs(total T3 and T4 as well as TSH) and cortisol levels drawn between 8 am–10 am during period of the first 24 hours post-ingestion/exposure. Simplified Acute Physiology Score Ⅱ(SAPS Ⅱ) and Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation Ⅱ(APACHE Ⅱ) were recorded. All scores were compared to detect the best prognostic factor. Type of poisoning was also included.RESULTS: In 200 patients evaluated, 129 were male and mean age was 31 years. In general, SAPS Ⅱ, T4, and cortisol could prognosticate death. After regression analysis, only cortisol had such efficacy(P=0.04; OR=1.06; 95%CI=1.05–1.08; cut-off=42 μg/d L; sensitivity=70%; specificity=82%). Between aluminium phosphide(ALP)-and non ALP-poisoned patients, level of consciousness, mean arterial pressure, and cortisol level could prognosticate death in ALP poisoning(all Ps<0.001 in both uni and multivariate analyses). Median(interquartile range; IQR) GCS was 7(6, 10) and 15(8, 15) in non-ALP and ALP-poisoned patients(P<0.003). SAPS Ⅱ and APACHE Ⅱ could not prognosticate death at all.CONCLUSION: Cortisol best prognosticated outcomes for subjects admitted to the toxicology ICU. Its level is higher in ALP-poisoned patients probably due to the higher stress while they remain conscious till the final stages of toxicity and are aware of deterioration of their clinical condition or may be due to their significantly lower blood pressures.
文摘Background: The thyroid status is evaluated by two clinical diagnostic tests which are thyroid ultrasonography and thyroid function tests. The objective of this research is to critically analyze the age and gender based variations of thyroid volume and thyroid hormone levels in the hospital based euthyroid subjects. Methodology: A total of 221 euthyroid subjects aged 1 - 86 years were selected to observe the normal thyroid size by ultrasonography at Department of Radiology and the thyroid function test values (FT3, FT4 and TSH) of 2413 euthyroid subjects aged (Results: The best fitted equations with significant correlation coefficients and p Conclusion: The thyroid size first increases and then decreases whereas the thyroxin level first decreases and then increases with aging. Left lobe volume is almost same for both genders and right lobe volume is higher in males. The thyroid size in menarche and menopause periods of females is larger than that of males. Such age- and gender-specific changes recommend the new refer-ence ranges for the normal thyroid functions.
文摘Nigella sativa L. (Black seed), is a traditional herbal medicine that has been used for many purposes. The present study was designed to investigate the effects of hydro-alcoholic extract of nigella sativa L. (NS) on performance of Forced Swimming Test (FST), blood biochemical parameters related to fatigue and thyroid functions. Therefore, Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Creatine Kinase (CK), Lactic Dehydrogenase (LDH), and Total Protein (TP), triiodothyronine T3, thyroxin T4 and TSH tests were investigated. Thirty five male adult mice were randomly divided into five groups: three NS-fed groups, one fluoxetine treated group and one control group. Three NS experimental groups received hydro-alcoholic extract of NS at doses of 50, 100 and 200 mg/kg orally for two weeks. Immobility time decreased in all NS groups compared with control group. Administration of NS significantly increased the concentration of T3 and T4 of the treatment groups. On the contrary, the amount of BUN, CK, LDH, TP and TSH decreased. In conclusion, black seed extract at the experimented doses showed anti-depressant, anti-fatigue and hyperthyroid effects.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China:Action Mechanism of Buzhong Yiqi Decoction in Treating Hashimoto's Thyroiditis based on transforming growth factor β/Smad Signaling Pathway and the Balance between Treg and Th17 Cells(No.81973855)。
文摘OBJECTIVE:To observe the effects of Buzhong Yiqi granule(补中益气颗粒)on thyroid function and ovarian function in rats with experimental autoimmune thyroiditis(EAT).METHODS:EAT model was replicate by using the method of mixing and injecting porcine thyroglobulin with Freund's adjuvant and high iodine.Rats were randomly divided into normal control(NC)group,EAT model(EAT)group,selenium yeast(PC)group,low dose Buzhong Yiqi(BZYQ-L)group,medium dose Buzhong Yiqi(BZYQ-M)group and high dose Buzhong Yiqi(BZYQ-H)group.After two months of drug intervention according to dosage,enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA)was used to measure the levels of free triiodothyronine(FT3),free thyroxine(FT4),thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH),antithyroid peroxidase antibody(TPOAb),thyroglobulin antibody(TGAb)in peripheral blood of rats.The pathological changes of rat thyroid tissues were observed under light microscope with HE staining;ELISA was used to determine estradiol(E2),follicle-stimulating hormone(FSH),luteinizing hormone(LH),testosterone(T),antimüllerian hormone(AMH),and the pathological changes of rat ovarian tissues were observed under light microscope with hematoxylin and eosin staining.RESULTS:Compared with the NC group,BZYQ granule improved the thyroid and ovarian tissue morphology,and the levels of TPOAb,TGAb and TSH in the model group rats significantly increased(P<0.05),the thyroid tissue was severely destroyed,the levels of E2,FSH,LH,T,AMH significantly increased(P<0.05),and the ovary exhibited polycystic changes;Compared with the model group,TSH level in the BZYQ-L group rats decreased(P<0.05),FSH,T,AMH levels decreased(P<0.05),in the BZYQ-M group TPOAb,TSH levels decreased(P<0.05),FSH,LH,T,AMH levels significantly decreased(P<0.05),BZYQ-H group TPOAb,TGAb,TSH levels significantly decreased(P<0.05),FSH,LH,T,AMH levels significantly decreased(P<0.05),with the greatest improvement and significantly better than selenium yeast group(P<0.05).CONCLUSIONS:BZYQ granule could regulate the thyroid function of EAT rats,reduce thyroid antibody titers,then act on the ovarian function,regulate hormone disorders,and alleviate the pathological damage of rat's ovarian tissues.The effect of high dose Buzhong Yiqi granule is the best.
