BACKGROUND Coronary artery diseases can cause myocardial ischemia and hypoxia,angina pectoris,myocardial infarction,arrhythmia,and even sudden death led to inflight incapacitation of aircrew.As the main cause of groun...BACKGROUND Coronary artery diseases can cause myocardial ischemia and hypoxia,angina pectoris,myocardial infarction,arrhythmia,and even sudden death led to inflight incapacitation of aircrew.As the main cause of grounding due to illness,they severe threats to the health and fighting strength of military aircrew.Early warning in an early and accurate manner and early intervention of diseases possibly resulting in inflight incapacitation are key emphases of aeromedical support in clinic.AIM To figure out the flight factors and clinical characteristics of military aircrew with abnormal results of coronary artery computed tomographic angiography(CTA),thereby rendering theoretical references for clinical aeromedical support of military flying personnel.METHODS The clinical data of 15 flying personnel who received physical examinations in a military medical center from December 2020 to June 2023 and were diagnosed with coronary artery diseases by coronary artery CTA were collected and retrospectively analyzed,and a descriptive statistical analysis was conducted on their onset age,aircraft type and clinical data.RESULTS The 15 military flying personnel diagnosed with coronary artery diseases by coronary artery CTA were composed of 9 pilots,1 navigator and 5 air combat service workers.Multi-vessel disease was detected in 9 flying personnel,among which 8(88.9%)were pilots.Flying personnel with multi-vessel disease had higher content of cholesterol,low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and apolipoprotein B than those with single-vessel disease.CONCLUSION Coronary artery diseases are the major heart disease for the grounding of flying personnel due to illness,which can lead to inflight incapacitation.Coronary artery CTA is conducive to early detection and early intervention treatment of such diseases in clinic.展开更多
Since its establishment in 2014,Military Medical Research has come a long way in becoming a premier journal for scientific articles from various different specialties,with a special emphasis on topics with military re...Since its establishment in 2014,Military Medical Research has come a long way in becoming a premier journal for scientific articles from various different specialties,with a special emphasis on topics with military relevance.The field of military medicine may be obscure,and may not be readily encountered by the typical clinician on a day-today basis.This journal aims not only to pursue excellence in military research,but also to keep current with the latest advancements on general medical topics from each and every specialty.This editorial serves to recap and synthesize the existing progress,updates and future needs of military medical excellence,discussing foremostly the unique traits of literature published in this journal,and subsequently presenting the discourse regarding wartime and peacetime medicine,the role of the military in a public health emergency,as well as wound healing and organ regeneration.Special attention has been devoted to military topics to shed light on the effects of Chemical,Biological,Radiological and Explosive warfare,environmental medicine and military psychiatry,topics which rarely have a chance to be discussed elsewhere.The interconnectedness between military combat and soldier physical and mental well-being is intricate,and has been distorted by pandemics such as coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19).This journal has come a long way since its first article was published,steadily contributing to the existing knowledge pool on general medical topics with a military slant.Only with continuous research and sharing,can we build upon the work of the scientific community,with hopes for the betterment of patient care.展开更多
Background:The impact of sleep disorders on active-duty soldiers’medical readiness is not currently quantified.Patient data generated at military treatment facilities can be accessed to create research reports and th...Background:The impact of sleep disorders on active-duty soldiers’medical readiness is not currently quantified.Patient data generated at military treatment facilities can be accessed to create research reports and thus can be used to estimate the prevalence of sleep disturbances and the role of sleep on overall health in service members.The current study aimed to quantify sleep-related health issues and their impact on health and nondeployability through the analysis of U.S.military healthcare records from fiscal year 2018(FY2018).Methods:Medical diagnosis information and deployability profiles(e-Profiles)were queried for all active-duty U.S.Army patients with a concurrent sleep disorder diagnosis receiving medical care within FY2018.Nondeployability was predicted from medical reasons for having an e-Profile(categorized as sleep,behavioral health,musculoskeletal,cardiometabolic,injury,or accident)using binomial logistic regression.Sleep e-Profiles were investigated as a moderator between other e-Profile categories and nondeployability.Results:Out of 582,031 soldiers,48.4%(n=281,738)had a sleep-related diagnosis in their healthcare records,9.7%(n=56,247)of soldiers had e-Profiles,and 1.9%(n=10,885)had a sleep e-Profile.Soldiers with sleep e-Profiles were more likely to have had a motor vehicle accident(p OR(prevalence odds ratio)=4.7,95%CI 2.63–8.39,P≤0.001)or work/duty-related injury(p OR=1.6,95%CI 1.32–1.94,P≤0.001).The likelihood of nondeployability was greater in soldiers with a sleep e-Profile and a musculoskeletal e-Profile(p OR=4.25,95%CI 3.75–4.81,P≤0.001)or work/dutyrelated injury(p OR=2.62,95%CI 1.63–4.21,P≤0.001).Conclusion:Nearly half of soldiers had a sleep disorder or sleep-related medical diagnosis in 2018,but their sleep problems are largely not profiled as limitations to medical readiness.Musculoskeletal issues and physical injury predict nondeployability,and nondeployability is more likely to occur in soldiers who have sleep e-Profiles in addition to these issues.Addressing sleep problems may prevent accidents and injuries that could render a soldier nondeployable.展开更多
Adiposity,synonymous with obesity,is prevalent among both children and adults with type 1 diabetes in China.Recent literature underscored the pathophysiological and socioeconomic factors associated with adiposity,and ...Adiposity,synonymous with obesity,is prevalent among both children and adults with type 1 diabetes in China.Recent literature underscored the pathophysiological and socioeconomic factors associated with adiposity,and consistently highlighted its impact on cardiovascular,kidney,and metabolic diseases among Chinese individuals with type 1 diabetes.Addressing and managing adiposity in individuals with type 1 diabetes are complicated and entail comprehensive approaches including lifestyle modifications,cognitive-behavioral therapy,insulin dose titration,and other diabetes treatment medications.The condition calls for coordination among policymakers,researchers,clinicians,and patients.展开更多
[目的]探讨舒肝明目汤含药血清对大鼠脉络膜血管内皮细胞(CECs)增殖的影响及与HIF1α-VEGF-Notch1通路相关的调节机制。[方法]CECs细胞在常氧和低氧条件下进行培养,检测低氧条件下舒肝明目汤含药血清对CECs增殖移行能力的影响;并采用实...[目的]探讨舒肝明目汤含药血清对大鼠脉络膜血管内皮细胞(CECs)增殖的影响及与HIF1α-VEGF-Notch1通路相关的调节机制。[方法]CECs细胞在常氧和低氧条件下进行培养,检测低氧条件下舒肝明目汤含药血清对CECs增殖移行能力的影响;并采用实时荧光定量PCR法(RT-PCR)和免疫印迹法(Western blot)技术检测细胞中低氧诱导因子1α(HIF1α)、血管内皮生长因子(VEGF)和Notch1 m RNA和蛋白表达的水平。[结果]与正常组相比,低氧组CECs的增殖移行能力明显提高(P<0.01),CECs中HIF1α、VEGF和Notch1 m RNA及蛋白表达明显增多(P<0.01)。经含药血清处理后,CECs增殖移行能力较低氧组显著下降(P<0.01),同时HIF1α和VEGF m RNA及蛋白表达降低(P<0.01,P<0.05),而Notch1表达进一步增高(P<0.01)。[结论]舒肝明目汤含药血清通过上调Notch1表达及下调HIF1α-VEGF通路活性抑制CECs增殖迁移,从而减少脉络膜新生血管生成。展开更多
基金Supported by Enhancement Foundation Program of Naval Medical Center of Naval Medical University.
文摘BACKGROUND Coronary artery diseases can cause myocardial ischemia and hypoxia,angina pectoris,myocardial infarction,arrhythmia,and even sudden death led to inflight incapacitation of aircrew.As the main cause of grounding due to illness,they severe threats to the health and fighting strength of military aircrew.Early warning in an early and accurate manner and early intervention of diseases possibly resulting in inflight incapacitation are key emphases of aeromedical support in clinic.AIM To figure out the flight factors and clinical characteristics of military aircrew with abnormal results of coronary artery computed tomographic angiography(CTA),thereby rendering theoretical references for clinical aeromedical support of military flying personnel.METHODS The clinical data of 15 flying personnel who received physical examinations in a military medical center from December 2020 to June 2023 and were diagnosed with coronary artery diseases by coronary artery CTA were collected and retrospectively analyzed,and a descriptive statistical analysis was conducted on their onset age,aircraft type and clinical data.RESULTS The 15 military flying personnel diagnosed with coronary artery diseases by coronary artery CTA were composed of 9 pilots,1 navigator and 5 air combat service workers.Multi-vessel disease was detected in 9 flying personnel,among which 8(88.9%)were pilots.Flying personnel with multi-vessel disease had higher content of cholesterol,low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and apolipoprotein B than those with single-vessel disease.CONCLUSION Coronary artery diseases are the major heart disease for the grounding of flying personnel due to illness,which can lead to inflight incapacitation.Coronary artery CTA is conducive to early detection and early intervention treatment of such diseases in clinic.
文摘Since its establishment in 2014,Military Medical Research has come a long way in becoming a premier journal for scientific articles from various different specialties,with a special emphasis on topics with military relevance.The field of military medicine may be obscure,and may not be readily encountered by the typical clinician on a day-today basis.This journal aims not only to pursue excellence in military research,but also to keep current with the latest advancements on general medical topics from each and every specialty.This editorial serves to recap and synthesize the existing progress,updates and future needs of military medical excellence,discussing foremostly the unique traits of literature published in this journal,and subsequently presenting the discourse regarding wartime and peacetime medicine,the role of the military in a public health emergency,as well as wound healing and organ regeneration.Special attention has been devoted to military topics to shed light on the effects of Chemical,Biological,Radiological and Explosive warfare,environmental medicine and military psychiatry,topics which rarely have a chance to be discussed elsewhere.The interconnectedness between military combat and soldier physical and mental well-being is intricate,and has been distorted by pandemics such as coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19).This journal has come a long way since its first article was published,steadily contributing to the existing knowledge pool on general medical topics with a military slant.Only with continuous research and sharing,can we build upon the work of the scientific community,with hopes for the betterment of patient care.
基金The Department of Defense Military Operational Medicine Research Program(MOMRP)supported this study。
文摘Background:The impact of sleep disorders on active-duty soldiers’medical readiness is not currently quantified.Patient data generated at military treatment facilities can be accessed to create research reports and thus can be used to estimate the prevalence of sleep disturbances and the role of sleep on overall health in service members.The current study aimed to quantify sleep-related health issues and their impact on health and nondeployability through the analysis of U.S.military healthcare records from fiscal year 2018(FY2018).Methods:Medical diagnosis information and deployability profiles(e-Profiles)were queried for all active-duty U.S.Army patients with a concurrent sleep disorder diagnosis receiving medical care within FY2018.Nondeployability was predicted from medical reasons for having an e-Profile(categorized as sleep,behavioral health,musculoskeletal,cardiometabolic,injury,or accident)using binomial logistic regression.Sleep e-Profiles were investigated as a moderator between other e-Profile categories and nondeployability.Results:Out of 582,031 soldiers,48.4%(n=281,738)had a sleep-related diagnosis in their healthcare records,9.7%(n=56,247)of soldiers had e-Profiles,and 1.9%(n=10,885)had a sleep e-Profile.Soldiers with sleep e-Profiles were more likely to have had a motor vehicle accident(p OR(prevalence odds ratio)=4.7,95%CI 2.63–8.39,P≤0.001)or work/duty-related injury(p OR=1.6,95%CI 1.32–1.94,P≤0.001).The likelihood of nondeployability was greater in soldiers with a sleep e-Profile and a musculoskeletal e-Profile(p OR=4.25,95%CI 3.75–4.81,P≤0.001)or work/dutyrelated injury(p OR=2.62,95%CI 1.63–4.21,P≤0.001).Conclusion:Nearly half of soldiers had a sleep disorder or sleep-related medical diagnosis in 2018,but their sleep problems are largely not profiled as limitations to medical readiness.Musculoskeletal issues and physical injury predict nondeployability,and nondeployability is more likely to occur in soldiers who have sleep e-Profiles in addition to these issues.Addressing sleep problems may prevent accidents and injuries that could render a soldier nondeployable.
基金Supported by 1.3.5 Project for Disciplines of Excellence,West China Hospital,Sichuan University,No.ZYYC24001.
文摘Adiposity,synonymous with obesity,is prevalent among both children and adults with type 1 diabetes in China.Recent literature underscored the pathophysiological and socioeconomic factors associated with adiposity,and consistently highlighted its impact on cardiovascular,kidney,and metabolic diseases among Chinese individuals with type 1 diabetes.Addressing and managing adiposity in individuals with type 1 diabetes are complicated and entail comprehensive approaches including lifestyle modifications,cognitive-behavioral therapy,insulin dose titration,and other diabetes treatment medications.The condition calls for coordination among policymakers,researchers,clinicians,and patients.
文摘[目的]探讨舒肝明目汤含药血清对大鼠脉络膜血管内皮细胞(CECs)增殖的影响及与HIF1α-VEGF-Notch1通路相关的调节机制。[方法]CECs细胞在常氧和低氧条件下进行培养,检测低氧条件下舒肝明目汤含药血清对CECs增殖移行能力的影响;并采用实时荧光定量PCR法(RT-PCR)和免疫印迹法(Western blot)技术检测细胞中低氧诱导因子1α(HIF1α)、血管内皮生长因子(VEGF)和Notch1 m RNA和蛋白表达的水平。[结果]与正常组相比,低氧组CECs的增殖移行能力明显提高(P<0.01),CECs中HIF1α、VEGF和Notch1 m RNA及蛋白表达明显增多(P<0.01)。经含药血清处理后,CECs增殖移行能力较低氧组显著下降(P<0.01),同时HIF1α和VEGF m RNA及蛋白表达降低(P<0.01,P<0.05),而Notch1表达进一步增高(P<0.01)。[结论]舒肝明目汤含药血清通过上调Notch1表达及下调HIF1α-VEGF通路活性抑制CECs增殖迁移,从而减少脉络膜新生血管生成。