BACKGROUND Diabetes is a chronic disease,which may cause various complications.Patients with diabetes are at high risk of bone and joint disorders,such as osteoporosis and bone fractures.In addition,it became widely a...BACKGROUND Diabetes is a chronic disease,which may cause various complications.Patients with diabetes are at high risk of bone and joint disorders,such as osteoporosis and bone fractures.In addition,it became widely accepted that diabetes has an important impact on bone metabolism.Metformin is a commonly used and effective first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes.Some glucose-lowering agents have been found to have an effect on bone metabolism.The present study explored if different doses of metformin have an effect on bone mineral density(BMD)and bone metabolism in type 2 diabetes.AIM To investigate the effects of different doses of metformin on BMD and bone metabolism in elderly male patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.METHODS A total of 120 elderly male outpatients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who were admitted to our hospital were included in the study from July 2018 to June 2019.They were randomly assigned to an experimental group and a control group with 60 patients in each group.Patients in the experimental group were given high dose metformin four times a day 0.5 g each time for 12 wk.Patients in the control group were given low dose metformin orally twice a day 0.5 g each time for 12 wk.The changes in bone mineral density and bone metabolism before and after treatment and the efficacy rate of the treatment were compared between the two groups.RESULTS There was no significant difference in the efficacy rate between the two groups(P>0.05).Before the treatment,there was no significant difference in BMD and bone metabolism between the two groups(P>0.05).However,after the treatment,BMD and bone metabolism were improved in the two groups.Moreover,BMD and 25-hydroxyvitamin D were significantly higher in the experimental group than in the control group,and N-terminal/midregion andβ-isomerized Cterminal telopeptides were significantly lower in the experimental group than in the control group(all P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the incidence of adverse reactions between the two groups(P>0.05).CONCLUSION Both high and low dose metformin can effectively control the blood glucose levels in elderly male patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.However,the benefits of high dose metformin in improving BMD and bone metabolism level was more obvious in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.展开更多
Central venous catheterization(CVC)-related venous thrombosis is a common but serious clinical complication, thus prevention and treatment on this problem should be extensively investigated. In this research, we aim...Central venous catheterization(CVC)-related venous thrombosis is a common but serious clinical complication, thus prevention and treatment on this problem should be extensively investigated. In this research, we aimed to investigate the incidence rate of CVC-related venous thrombosis in senile patients and give a further discussion on the related risk factors and predictors. A total of 324 hospitalized senile male patients subjected to CVC were selected. Retrospective investigation and analysis were conducted on age, underlying diseases, clinical medications, catheterization position and side, catheter retention time, and incidence of CVC-related venous thrombosis complications. Basic laboratory test results during catheterization and thrombogenesis were also collected and analyzed. Among the 324 patients, 20 cases(6.17%) of CVC-related venous thrombosis were diagnoseds. The incidence rate of CVC-related venous thrombosis in subclavian vein catheterization was significantly lower than that in femoral vein catheterization(P〈0.01) and that in internal jugular vein catheterization(P〈0.05). No statistically significant difference was found between femoral vein catheterization and internal jugular vein catheterization(P〉0.05). Previous venous thrombosis history(P〈0.01), high lactate dehydrogenase level(P〈0.01), low high-density lipoprotein(HDL) level(P〈0.05), and low albumin level(P〈0.05) were found as risk factors or predictors of CVC-related venous thrombosis in senile male patients. Subclavian vein catheterization was the most appropriate choice among senile patients to decrease the incidence of CVC-related venous thrombosis. Previous venous thrombosis history, high lactate dehydrogenase level, low HDL level, and low albumin level were important risk factors in predicting CVC-related venous thrombosis.展开更多
Dear Editor,Choroidal vascular occlusion is a rare finding. Choroidal perfusion disorders may range from focal infarction of the choriocapillaris to fibrinoid arteriolar necrosis. Vascular occlusion due to microemboli...Dear Editor,Choroidal vascular occlusion is a rare finding. Choroidal perfusion disorders may range from focal infarction of the choriocapillaris to fibrinoid arteriolar necrosis. Vascular occlusion due to microembolism is more common in choroidal than in retinal vasculature. Due to its unique hemodynamic characteristics, which involve one of the highest rates of blood flow in the body and the fact that it is functionally an end artery system, the choroidal circulation is prone to platelet emboli associated with cardiovascular disease and other pathologies with increased risk of microembolismt.展开更多
Coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19),caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-Co V-2)has spread throughout the world involving more than 200 countries with more than 3 million confirmed cases and o...Coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19),caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-Co V-2)has spread throughout the world involving more than 200 countries with more than 3 million confirmed cases and over 200,000 deaths worldwide.[1]COVID-19 patients primarily present with respiratory symptoms showing abnormal lung changes on chest X-ray or computed tomography(CT)with typical imaging appearances of ground glass opacities and consolidation.展开更多
This study analyzed the trend in semen quality of infertile male patients in Wenzhou,China,based on the data obtained from 38905 patients during 2008-2016 in The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University...This study analyzed the trend in semen quality of infertile male patients in Wenzhou,China,based on the data obtained from 38905 patients during 2008-2016 in The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University(Wenzhou,China).The results showed that only 24.9%of the patients had normal semen quality.For the semen quality of infertile male patients,that of the workers and 40-year-olds was significantly worse than the other occupational and age groups.For all the infertile patients,low semen volume,asthenozoospermia,and teratozoospermia accounted for 8.4%,50.5%,and 54.1%,respectively.During 2008-2016,the annual mean percentage of fast forward motile spermatozoa,percentage of total forward motile spermatozoa,and percentage of spermatozoa with normal morphology decreased linearly with slopes of-2.11,-2.59,and-0.70,respectively.The proportion of patients with asthenozoospermia and multi-abnormal spermatozoa increased during 2008-2016 with slopes of 4.70 and 4.87,respectively,while for low semen volume,it decreased with a slope of-0.47 in the same time period.The proportion of patients with teratozoospermia increased from 2008 to 2011 and from 2011 to 2016 with slopes of 17.10 and 2.09,respectively.In general,the deteriorating trend of semen quality of infertile male patients in Wenzhou was obvious.Future efforts should be made to reveal the adverse influences on semen quality,such as occupational exposure,environmental quality,and living habits.Furthermore,more pervasive reproduction health education is necessary.展开更多
INTRODUCTION B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) is a 32- amino acid polypeptide secreted by ventricular myocytes during period of increased ventricu- lar stretch and wall tension. It is believed that the peptide play...INTRODUCTION B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) is a 32- amino acid polypeptide secreted by ventricular myocytes during period of increased ventricu- lar stretch and wall tension. It is believed that the peptide plays an important role in the reg- ulation of blood pressure, blood volume, and sodium balance. Because in vitro studies have reported that natriuretic peptides are directly released from cardiomyocytes in response to myocardial ischemia , it has been proposed that their circulating levels are relevant to sub- sequent risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) other than heart failure.展开更多
Sexual dysfunction is a group of diseases, disorders or difficulties experienced by men or women during any stage of normal sexual activity. In Africa in general and Cameroon in particular, statistical data concerning...Sexual dysfunction is a group of diseases, disorders or difficulties experienced by men or women during any stage of normal sexual activity. In Africa in general and Cameroon in particular, statistical data concerning the prevelance and the main causes of male sexual dysfunction are rare due to socio-cultural and religious burdens and sometimes self-medication. The objective of this work was to determine the prevalences, comorbidities and the risk factors of the main sexual dysfunction in some hospitals in city of Douala. Through a descriptive retrospective study carried out from Novembre 2019 to June 2021, sociodemographic parameter, reasons of consultation, risk factors and type of male sexual dysfunction (erectile dysfunction or erectile dysfunction (ED), ejaculation disorders (EjD), libido disorders (LD) and disorders of sexual activity with pain or painful sexual intercourse (PSI)) were collected in the medical files of patients who have made urological consultation between 2016 and 2020 at the Deido District hospital, Laquintinie Douala Hospital and Douala General hospital respectively. At the end of our data collection, out of a total of 24995 consultations, 2743 (10.98%) patients were suffering from at least one male sexual dysfunction. Moreover, sexual disorders were the 2<sup>nd</sup> reason of urological consultation (13.69%) after urinary disorders (33.85%). Among sexual disorders, erectile (76%) and ejaculatory (20%) disorders were the predominant pathologies recorded with the prevalences of 9.79 et 2.62% respectively, and were mostly represented in patients from [41 - 50] for erectile dysfunction, and [18 - 30] years old for ejaculative dysfunction. In addition, the number of patients with ejaculatory and erectile dysfunctions was more important in patients from [18 - 30] and [31 - 40] years old respectively. Among patients presenting sexual disorders, several risk factors or pathologies were associated with the dysfunction: benign prostatic hyperplasia and metabolic syndrome (in patients over 50 years old);psychosocial problems, infections, and alcohol (in patients under 50 years old). These findings could be useful in the elaboration of therapeutic strategies for the management of the Cameroonian population suffering from sexual dysfunctions.展开更多
AIM: To compare long term outcomes of laparoscopic and open ventral hernia mesh repair with respect to recurrence, pain and satisfaction.METHODS: We conducted a single-centre follow-up study of 194 consecutive patient...AIM: To compare long term outcomes of laparoscopic and open ventral hernia mesh repair with respect to recurrence, pain and satisfaction.METHODS: We conducted a single-centre follow-up study of 194 consecutive patients after laparoscopic and open ventral hernia mesh repair between March 2000 and June 2010. Of these, 27 patients(13.9%) died and 12(6.2%) failed to attend their follow-up appointment. One hundred and fifty-three(78.9%) patients attended for follow-up and two patients(1.0%) were interviewed by telephone. Of those who attended the follow-up appointment, 82(52.9%) patients had received laparoscopic ventral hernia mesh repair(LVHR) while 73(47.1%) patients had undergone open ventral hernia mesh repair(OVHR), including 11 conversions. The follow-up study included analyses of medical records, clinical interviews, examination of hernia recurrence and assessment of pain using a 100 mm visual analogue scale(VAS) ruler anchored by word descriptors. Overall patient satisfaction was also determined. Patients with signs of recurrence were examined by magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography scan.RESULTS: Median time from hernia mesh repair to follow-up was 48 and 52 mo after LVHR and OVHR respectively. Overall recurrence rates were 17.1% after LVHR and 23.3% after OVHR. Recurrence after LVHR was associated with higher body mass index. Smoking was associated with recurrence after OVHR. Chronic pain(VAS > 30 mm) was reported by 23.5% in the laparoscopic cohort and by 27.8% in the open surgery cohort. Recurrence and late complications were predictors of chronic pain after LVHR. Smoking was associated with chronic pain after OVHR. Sixty point five percent were satisfied with the outcome after LVHR and 49.3% after OVHR. Predictors for satisfaction were absence of chronic pain and recurrence. Old age and short time to follow-up also predicted satisfaction after LVHR.CONCLUSION: LVHR and OVHR give similar long term results for recurrence, pain and overall satisfaction. Chronic pain is frequent and is therefore important for explaining dissatisfaction.展开更多
目的:评估脉搏灌注指数(pulse oximeter perfusion index,PI)在判断老年男性患者低位硬膜外麻醉阻滞效果中的应用。方法:66例美国麻醉医师协会(American Society of Anesthesiologists,ASA)Ⅰ~Ⅲ级、年龄≥60岁的男性患者经硬膜外导管给...目的:评估脉搏灌注指数(pulse oximeter perfusion index,PI)在判断老年男性患者低位硬膜外麻醉阻滞效果中的应用。方法:66例美国麻醉医师协会(American Society of Anesthesiologists,ASA)Ⅰ~Ⅲ级、年龄≥60岁的男性患者经硬膜外导管给予2%利多卡因后观察30 min,记录针刺皮肤测痛时双侧脚趾PI、针刺皮肤测痛时痛觉的变化以及提睾反射消失的时间。PI的变化率≥100%、痛觉及提睾反射消失考虑硬膜外麻醉阻滞有效。不同时刻PI的比较使用单因素重复测量方差分析,PI与提睾反射及针刺皮肤测痛预测硬膜外麻醉的成功率在各时刻点的比较使用配对四格表资料的卡方检验。结果:硬膜外腔给药后2 min PI逐渐增加,4 min痛觉开始减退,20 min提睾反射开始消失。在硬膜外腔给药后10、20及30 min各时刻点所有患者的PI均增加100%(P=0.000),针刺皮肤测痛的结果是0/66、45/66(χ2=24.973,P=0.000)、66/66,提睾反射消失的结果是0/66、51/66(χ2=16.923,P=0.000)、66/66。结论:PI是评估老年男性患者低位硬膜外麻醉阻滞效果的早期、客观指标。展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Diabetes is a chronic disease,which may cause various complications.Patients with diabetes are at high risk of bone and joint disorders,such as osteoporosis and bone fractures.In addition,it became widely accepted that diabetes has an important impact on bone metabolism.Metformin is a commonly used and effective first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes.Some glucose-lowering agents have been found to have an effect on bone metabolism.The present study explored if different doses of metformin have an effect on bone mineral density(BMD)and bone metabolism in type 2 diabetes.AIM To investigate the effects of different doses of metformin on BMD and bone metabolism in elderly male patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.METHODS A total of 120 elderly male outpatients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who were admitted to our hospital were included in the study from July 2018 to June 2019.They were randomly assigned to an experimental group and a control group with 60 patients in each group.Patients in the experimental group were given high dose metformin four times a day 0.5 g each time for 12 wk.Patients in the control group were given low dose metformin orally twice a day 0.5 g each time for 12 wk.The changes in bone mineral density and bone metabolism before and after treatment and the efficacy rate of the treatment were compared between the two groups.RESULTS There was no significant difference in the efficacy rate between the two groups(P>0.05).Before the treatment,there was no significant difference in BMD and bone metabolism between the two groups(P>0.05).However,after the treatment,BMD and bone metabolism were improved in the two groups.Moreover,BMD and 25-hydroxyvitamin D were significantly higher in the experimental group than in the control group,and N-terminal/midregion andβ-isomerized Cterminal telopeptides were significantly lower in the experimental group than in the control group(all P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the incidence of adverse reactions between the two groups(P>0.05).CONCLUSION Both high and low dose metformin can effectively control the blood glucose levels in elderly male patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.However,the benefits of high dose metformin in improving BMD and bone metabolism level was more obvious in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
文摘Central venous catheterization(CVC)-related venous thrombosis is a common but serious clinical complication, thus prevention and treatment on this problem should be extensively investigated. In this research, we aimed to investigate the incidence rate of CVC-related venous thrombosis in senile patients and give a further discussion on the related risk factors and predictors. A total of 324 hospitalized senile male patients subjected to CVC were selected. Retrospective investigation and analysis were conducted on age, underlying diseases, clinical medications, catheterization position and side, catheter retention time, and incidence of CVC-related venous thrombosis complications. Basic laboratory test results during catheterization and thrombogenesis were also collected and analyzed. Among the 324 patients, 20 cases(6.17%) of CVC-related venous thrombosis were diagnoseds. The incidence rate of CVC-related venous thrombosis in subclavian vein catheterization was significantly lower than that in femoral vein catheterization(P〈0.01) and that in internal jugular vein catheterization(P〈0.05). No statistically significant difference was found between femoral vein catheterization and internal jugular vein catheterization(P〉0.05). Previous venous thrombosis history(P〈0.01), high lactate dehydrogenase level(P〈0.01), low high-density lipoprotein(HDL) level(P〈0.05), and low albumin level(P〈0.05) were found as risk factors or predictors of CVC-related venous thrombosis in senile male patients. Subclavian vein catheterization was the most appropriate choice among senile patients to decrease the incidence of CVC-related venous thrombosis. Previous venous thrombosis history, high lactate dehydrogenase level, low HDL level, and low albumin level were important risk factors in predicting CVC-related venous thrombosis.
文摘Dear Editor,Choroidal vascular occlusion is a rare finding. Choroidal perfusion disorders may range from focal infarction of the choriocapillaris to fibrinoid arteriolar necrosis. Vascular occlusion due to microembolism is more common in choroidal than in retinal vasculature. Due to its unique hemodynamic characteristics, which involve one of the highest rates of blood flow in the body and the fact that it is functionally an end artery system, the choroidal circulation is prone to platelet emboli associated with cardiovascular disease and other pathologies with increased risk of microembolismt.
文摘Coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19),caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-Co V-2)has spread throughout the world involving more than 200 countries with more than 3 million confirmed cases and over 200,000 deaths worldwide.[1]COVID-19 patients primarily present with respiratory symptoms showing abnormal lung changes on chest X-ray or computed tomography(CT)with typical imaging appearances of ground glass opacities and consolidation.
基金the Major Project of National Key Research and Development Program(2018YFC1004300).
文摘This study analyzed the trend in semen quality of infertile male patients in Wenzhou,China,based on the data obtained from 38905 patients during 2008-2016 in The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University(Wenzhou,China).The results showed that only 24.9%of the patients had normal semen quality.For the semen quality of infertile male patients,that of the workers and 40-year-olds was significantly worse than the other occupational and age groups.For all the infertile patients,low semen volume,asthenozoospermia,and teratozoospermia accounted for 8.4%,50.5%,and 54.1%,respectively.During 2008-2016,the annual mean percentage of fast forward motile spermatozoa,percentage of total forward motile spermatozoa,and percentage of spermatozoa with normal morphology decreased linearly with slopes of-2.11,-2.59,and-0.70,respectively.The proportion of patients with asthenozoospermia and multi-abnormal spermatozoa increased during 2008-2016 with slopes of 4.70 and 4.87,respectively,while for low semen volume,it decreased with a slope of-0.47 in the same time period.The proportion of patients with teratozoospermia increased from 2008 to 2011 and from 2011 to 2016 with slopes of 17.10 and 2.09,respectively.In general,the deteriorating trend of semen quality of infertile male patients in Wenzhou was obvious.Future efforts should be made to reveal the adverse influences on semen quality,such as occupational exposure,environmental quality,and living habits.Furthermore,more pervasive reproduction health education is necessary.
文摘INTRODUCTION B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) is a 32- amino acid polypeptide secreted by ventricular myocytes during period of increased ventricu- lar stretch and wall tension. It is believed that the peptide plays an important role in the reg- ulation of blood pressure, blood volume, and sodium balance. Because in vitro studies have reported that natriuretic peptides are directly released from cardiomyocytes in response to myocardial ischemia , it has been proposed that their circulating levels are relevant to sub- sequent risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) other than heart failure.
文摘Sexual dysfunction is a group of diseases, disorders or difficulties experienced by men or women during any stage of normal sexual activity. In Africa in general and Cameroon in particular, statistical data concerning the prevelance and the main causes of male sexual dysfunction are rare due to socio-cultural and religious burdens and sometimes self-medication. The objective of this work was to determine the prevalences, comorbidities and the risk factors of the main sexual dysfunction in some hospitals in city of Douala. Through a descriptive retrospective study carried out from Novembre 2019 to June 2021, sociodemographic parameter, reasons of consultation, risk factors and type of male sexual dysfunction (erectile dysfunction or erectile dysfunction (ED), ejaculation disorders (EjD), libido disorders (LD) and disorders of sexual activity with pain or painful sexual intercourse (PSI)) were collected in the medical files of patients who have made urological consultation between 2016 and 2020 at the Deido District hospital, Laquintinie Douala Hospital and Douala General hospital respectively. At the end of our data collection, out of a total of 24995 consultations, 2743 (10.98%) patients were suffering from at least one male sexual dysfunction. Moreover, sexual disorders were the 2<sup>nd</sup> reason of urological consultation (13.69%) after urinary disorders (33.85%). Among sexual disorders, erectile (76%) and ejaculatory (20%) disorders were the predominant pathologies recorded with the prevalences of 9.79 et 2.62% respectively, and were mostly represented in patients from [41 - 50] for erectile dysfunction, and [18 - 30] years old for ejaculative dysfunction. In addition, the number of patients with ejaculatory and erectile dysfunctions was more important in patients from [18 - 30] and [31 - 40] years old respectively. Among patients presenting sexual disorders, several risk factors or pathologies were associated with the dysfunction: benign prostatic hyperplasia and metabolic syndrome (in patients over 50 years old);psychosocial problems, infections, and alcohol (in patients under 50 years old). These findings could be useful in the elaboration of therapeutic strategies for the management of the Cameroonian population suffering from sexual dysfunctions.
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文摘AIM: To compare long term outcomes of laparoscopic and open ventral hernia mesh repair with respect to recurrence, pain and satisfaction.METHODS: We conducted a single-centre follow-up study of 194 consecutive patients after laparoscopic and open ventral hernia mesh repair between March 2000 and June 2010. Of these, 27 patients(13.9%) died and 12(6.2%) failed to attend their follow-up appointment. One hundred and fifty-three(78.9%) patients attended for follow-up and two patients(1.0%) were interviewed by telephone. Of those who attended the follow-up appointment, 82(52.9%) patients had received laparoscopic ventral hernia mesh repair(LVHR) while 73(47.1%) patients had undergone open ventral hernia mesh repair(OVHR), including 11 conversions. The follow-up study included analyses of medical records, clinical interviews, examination of hernia recurrence and assessment of pain using a 100 mm visual analogue scale(VAS) ruler anchored by word descriptors. Overall patient satisfaction was also determined. Patients with signs of recurrence were examined by magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography scan.RESULTS: Median time from hernia mesh repair to follow-up was 48 and 52 mo after LVHR and OVHR respectively. Overall recurrence rates were 17.1% after LVHR and 23.3% after OVHR. Recurrence after LVHR was associated with higher body mass index. Smoking was associated with recurrence after OVHR. Chronic pain(VAS > 30 mm) was reported by 23.5% in the laparoscopic cohort and by 27.8% in the open surgery cohort. Recurrence and late complications were predictors of chronic pain after LVHR. Smoking was associated with chronic pain after OVHR. Sixty point five percent were satisfied with the outcome after LVHR and 49.3% after OVHR. Predictors for satisfaction were absence of chronic pain and recurrence. Old age and short time to follow-up also predicted satisfaction after LVHR.CONCLUSION: LVHR and OVHR give similar long term results for recurrence, pain and overall satisfaction. Chronic pain is frequent and is therefore important for explaining dissatisfaction.
文摘目的:评估脉搏灌注指数(pulse oximeter perfusion index,PI)在判断老年男性患者低位硬膜外麻醉阻滞效果中的应用。方法:66例美国麻醉医师协会(American Society of Anesthesiologists,ASA)Ⅰ~Ⅲ级、年龄≥60岁的男性患者经硬膜外导管给予2%利多卡因后观察30 min,记录针刺皮肤测痛时双侧脚趾PI、针刺皮肤测痛时痛觉的变化以及提睾反射消失的时间。PI的变化率≥100%、痛觉及提睾反射消失考虑硬膜外麻醉阻滞有效。不同时刻PI的比较使用单因素重复测量方差分析,PI与提睾反射及针刺皮肤测痛预测硬膜外麻醉的成功率在各时刻点的比较使用配对四格表资料的卡方检验。结果:硬膜外腔给药后2 min PI逐渐增加,4 min痛觉开始减退,20 min提睾反射开始消失。在硬膜外腔给药后10、20及30 min各时刻点所有患者的PI均增加100%(P=0.000),针刺皮肤测痛的结果是0/66、45/66(χ2=24.973,P=0.000)、66/66,提睾反射消失的结果是0/66、51/66(χ2=16.923,P=0.000)、66/66。结论:PI是评估老年男性患者低位硬膜外麻醉阻滞效果的早期、客观指标。