Muscle function, physical performance and body composition changes in men with prostate cancer undergoing androgen deprivation therapy

Prostate cancer （PCa） is the most common visceral malignancy in men with androgen deprivation therapy （ADT） the preferred therapy to suppress testosterone production and hence tumor growth. Despite its effectiveness in lowering testosterone, ADT is associated with side effects including loss of muscle mass, diminished muscle strength, decrements in physical performance, earlier fatigue and declining quality of life. This review reports a survey of the literature with a focus on changes in muscle strength, physical function and body composition, due to short-term and long-term ADT. Studies in these areas are sparse, especially well-controlled, prospective randomized trials. Cross-sectional and longitudinal data （up to 2 years） for men with PCa treated with ADT as well as patients with PCa not receiving ADT and age-matched healthy men are presented when available. Based on limited longitudinal data, the adverse effects of ADT on muscle function, physical performance and body composition occur shortly after the onset of ADT and tend to persist and worsen over time. Exercise training is a safe and effective intervention for mitigating these changes and initial guidelines for exercise program design for men with PCa have been published by the American College of Sports Medicine. Disparities in study duration, types of studies and other patient-specific variables such as time since diagnosis, cancer stage and comorbidities may all affect an understanding of the influence of ADT on health, physical performance and mortality.

Analgesic effects of balanced acupuncture versus body acupuncture in low-back and leg pain patients with lumbar disc herniation, as assessed by resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging

Balanced acupuncture, a single-acupoint balance therapy, regulates the balance of the cerebral center, and is characterized by exerting quick effects and a short treatment course. A total of 20 low-back and leg pain patients with lumbar disc herniation were treated with balanced acupuncture or body acupuncture. Central mechanisms of vaded acupunctures were compared using resting-state functional MRI. Patients from both groups received functional MRI before and after acupuncture. Functional connectivity in brain regions that were strongly associated with the bilatera amygdala was analyzed utilizing AFNI software. Visual analogue scale scores were greater in the balanced acupuncture group compared with the body acupuncture group. Function of the endogenous pain regulation network was enhanced in patients in the balanced acupuncture group, but was not changed in the body acupuncture group. This result indicates that the analgesic effects of body acupuncture do not work through the central nervous system. These data suggest that balanced acupuncture exerts analgesic effects on low-back and leg pain patients with lumbar disc herniation by regulating the function of the endogenous pain regulation network.

Side Wall Effects on the Hydrodynamics of a Floating Body by ImageGreen Function Based on TEBEM

A novel numerical model based on the image Green function and first-order Taylor expansion boundary element method(TEBEM), which can improve the accuracy of the hydrodynamic simulation for the non-smooth body, was developed to calculate the side wall effects on first-order motion responses and second-order drift loads upon offshore structures in the wave tank. This model was confirmed by comparing it to the results from experiments on hydrodynamic coefficients, namely the first-order motion response and second-order drift load upon a hemisphere, prolate spheroid, and box-shaped barge in the wave tank. Then,the hydrodynamics of the KVLCC2 model were also calculated in two wave tanks with different widths. It was concluded that this model can predict the hydrodynamics for offshore structures effectively, and the side wall has a significant impact on the firstorder quantities and second-order drift loads, which satisfied the resonant rule.

Symmetry Function Induced by a Convex Body

This paper shows some properties of symmetry function induced by a convex body in a normal linear space. Some relationships between symmetry function induced by a convex body and Minkowski functional of the convex body are presented.

From the Green's Function in Tight-Binding Representation to Interatomic Many-body Potentials

In this paper, we deduce the analytical form of many-body interatomic potentials based on the Green's function in tight-binding representation. The many-body potentials are expressed as the functions of the hopping integrals which are the physical origin of cohesion of atoms. For thesimple case of s-valent system, the inversion of the many-body potentials are discussed in detail by using the lattice inversion method.

Effect of body mass index on functional outcomes following arthroplasty procedures

AIM: To evaluate the body mass index(BMI) change in arthroplasty patients and its impact on the patients' functional results. METHODS: Between October 2010 and May 2013, 606 patients who were operated due to gonarthrosis, coxarthrosis, aseptic loosening of the total knee and hip prosthesis were evaluated prospectively. Patients were operated by three surgeons in three medical centers. Patients who were between 30-90 years of age and who were underwent total knee arthroplasty, total hip arthroplasty, revision knee arthroplasty, or revision hip arthroplasty were included in the study. We excluded the patients who cannot tolerate our standard postoperative rehabilitation program. Additionally, patients who had systemic inflammatory diseases, diabetes mellitus, or endochrinopathies were excluded from the study. The remaining 513 patients comprised our study group. Preoperative functional joint scores, height, weightand BMI of all patients were recorded. We used the Knee Society Score(KSS) for knee and Harris Hip Score(HHS) for hip patients. Postoperative functional scores were measured at 1^(st), 6^(th) and 12^(th) months and recorded separately at outpatient visits. RESULTS: The mean age of the patients was 64.7(range: 30-90) years(207 males/306 females) and the mean follow-up duration was 14.3(range: 12-26) mo. We found that arthroplasty patients had weight gain and had an increase in BMI at the postoperative 1^(st), 6^(th) and 12^(th) months. The mean BMI of the patients was 27.7 preoperatively, 27.8 at the postoperative 1^(st) month, 28.1 at the 6^(th) month and 28.6 at the 12^(th) month(P < 0.01). At the last visit, the mean postoperative HHS of the hip arthroplasty patients was 82.2 ± 7.12(preoperatively, 52.3; 1st month, 78.2; 6^(th) month, 81.1; 12^(th) month, 82.2), and the mean KSS of the knee arthroplasty patients was 79.3 ± 4.31(preoperatively, 35.8; 1^(st) month, 75.2; 6^(th) month, 79.1; 12^(th) month, 79.3). Worse functional results were noted in the patients who had a BMI increase, however, this correlation was statistically significant only at the postoperative 6^(th) month(P = 0.03). CONCLUSION: To prevent the negative functional effects of this weight gain during the postoperative period, arthroplasty patients should be advised for weight control and risky patients should consult with a dietician.

STUDY ON DYNAMICS, STABILITY AND CONTROL OF MULTI-BODY FLEXIBLE STRUCTURE SYSTEM IN FUNCTIONAL SPACE

The dynamics, stability and control problem of a kind of infinite dimensional system are studied in the functional space with the method of modern Mathematics. First, the dynamical control model of the distributed parameter system with multi-body flexible and multi-topological structure was established which has damping, gyroscopic parts and constrained damping. Secondly, the necessary and sufficient condition of controllability and observability, the stability theory and asymptotic property of the system were obtained. These results expand the theory of the field about the dynamics and control of the system with multi-body flexible structure, and have important engineering significance.

Disabling hip osteoarthritis: gender, body mass, health and functional status correlates

Objective: To examine gender differences in self-reported pain and function before and after hip replacement surgery and the extent to which overweight, comorbidities and muscular status impact pain and function in adults with disabling end-stage hip joint osteoarthritis. Setting: Orthopedic Hospital Setting on the East Coast of the United States. Study Design: Cross-sectional retrospective chart review. Methods: The desired demographic, physical and psychological attributes of 1040 adults with end-stage hip osteoarthritis hospitalized for hip surgery were recorded and subjected to comparison and correlational analyses. These data included gender, self-reported weight, height, numbers and nature of physical and psychological comorbidities, pain intensity, ambulatory capacity and discharge destination. Sub-group analyses of 808 candidates hospitalized for primary unilateral surgery were also conducted using SPSS 16. Results: There were significant (p 【0.05) associations between gender, pain scores, comorbidity numbers and ambulatory capacity. Specifically, women who exhibited higher comorbid disease rates than men, exhibited higher pre-surgery pain levels and greater functional limitations in walking ability before and after surgery than men with the same condition. In sub-group analyses of men and women with the same mean age, comorbid prevalence rates, and body mass indices, women were found to have significantly higher ideal weights on average than men, and those with higher ideal weights recovered more slowly after surgery (p 【0.05). Conclusion: The presentation of hip joint osteoarthritis is not uniform, and may be impacted differentially by gender. Women with high ideal body weights, may be specifically impacted. Whether genetic or other factors account for gender differences in pain and function among adults with disabling hip osteoarthritis observation needs to be examined.

Mathematical simulations of the galvanic coupling intra-body communication by using the transfer function method

The galvanic coupling intra-body communication （IBC） was mathematically simulated based on the proposed transfer function. Firstly, a galvanic coupling IBC circuit model was developed and the corresponding parameters were discussed. Secondly, the transfer function of the galvanic coupling IBC was derived and proposed. Finally, the signal attenuation characteristics of the galvanic coupling IBC were measured along different signal transmission paths of actual human bodies, while the corresponding mathematical simulations based on the proposed transfer function were carried out. Our investigation showed that the mathematical simulation results coincided with the measured results over the frequency range of 100kHz to 5MHz, which indicated that the proposed transfer function could be useful for theoretical analysis and application of the galvanic coupling IBC.

Determination of convex bodies from Γ-section functions

In this paper, we prove that any polygon P in R^2 containing a fixed smooth, strictly convex and origin-symmetric body Γ whose boundary is real analytic in its interior, can be determined by its Γ-section functions among the polygons.

GENERALIZED HOMOGENEOUS FUNCTIONS AND THE TWO-BODY PROBLEM

A generalization of the homogeneous function concept is studied.An application is done with a solution of the two-body problem.

The L_(p) Shephard problem on entropy of log-concave functions

this paper,we introduce the L_(p) Shephard problem on entropy of log-concave functions,a comparison problem:whether ∏_(p)f≤∏_(p)g implies that Ent(f)≥Ent(g),for 1≤p<n,and Ent(f)≤Ent(g),for n<p,where ∏_(p)f is the L_(p) projection body of a log-concave function f.Our results give a partial answer to this problem.

身心同治针法联合盐酸氟西汀治疗中风后抑郁对抑郁、神经功能及血清5-HT、NE、DA的影响

目的:身心同治针法联合盐酸氟西汀治疗中风后抑郁对抑郁、神经功能及血清5-HT、NE、DA的影响。方法:选取2023年1月~2024年1月徐州市中医院收治的中风后抑郁患者50例,采用随机数字表法分为对照组和治疗组各25例。在脑卒中常规治疗基础上,对照组单用盐酸氟西汀分散片,治疗组在对照组的基础上联合身心同治针法治疗。观察两组患者治疗前后临床疗效,HAMD量表、SDS量表、中医证候评分、FIM量表、MESSS量表、血清单胺类神经递质水平。结果:治疗后,治疗组总有效率高于对照组(P<0.05);治疗后,两组患者的HAMD-24、SDS、中医证候评分均较治疗前降低(P<0.05),且治疗组治疗后的HAMD-24、SDS、中医证候评分均低于对照组(P<0.05);治疗后,两组患者的FIM评分较治疗前升高,MESSS评分较治疗前降低(P<0.05),且治疗组治疗后的FIM评分高于对照组(P<0.05),MESSS评分低于对照组(P<0.05);治疗后,两组患者的5-HT、NE及DA水平均较治疗前升高(P<0.05),且治疗组治疗后的5-HT、NE及DA水平均高于对照组(P<0.05)。结论:身心同治针法联合盐酸氟西汀可有效改善中风后抑郁患者的抑郁、神经功能和生活质量,提高血清单胺类神经递质水平,值得临床推广应用。

单原子Pt负载在锐钛矿(001)表面的电光学特性研究

基于第一性原理的多体格林函数理论方法,系统探究了锐钛矿TiO_(2)(001)表面负载Pt单原子催化剂的电子结构和光学性质,考虑Pt在完美表面和缺陷表面(O空位)两种基底上的负载.结果发现,Pt会在TiO_(2)禁带中间、价带和导带边缘引入新能级,但不同基底负载的Pt单原子催化剂存在不同的带隙特性.Pt的负载会引起体系光学吸收红移,增大光学吸收范围,延伸光吸收至可见光甚至是红外区域,提升可见光活化的可能性,同时改善体系的激子束缚能,有利于空穴与电子有效分离,这可能是Pt负载后光催化性能提升的原因之一.然而,若在可见光或低能量紫外光激发后,分离的电子与空穴没有及时参与反应,体系衰变回最低激发态,此时极大的激子束缚能可能会加速电子与空穴重组,不利于表面催化反应的进行.负载在O空位的催化剂最低激发态的激子束缚能比完美表面小,重组速率慢.计算结果能够为理解单原子催化剂结构-性能关系提供一些见解.

低强度抗阻结合血流限制训练12周青年人体成分、肌肉力量及动脉弹性功能

背景:高强度抗阻训练能有效提高肌肉力量,但动脉硬化风险较高;高强度抗阻训练结合有氧运动可有效降低动脉硬化水平;低强度抗阻结合血流限制训练不需要高负荷力量刺激肌肉,或许是提高肌肉力量、保持动脉弹性的科学训练方法。目的:探讨12周的低强度抗阻训练结合血流限制训练对青年人体成分、肌肉力量及动脉弹性功能的影响,为制定个性化训练方案提供理论支撑。方法:随机招募55名大学生并通过抽签的方式随机分为高强度抗阻训练组、高强度抗阻结合有氧运动组及低强度抗阻结合血流限制训练组,分别进行为期12周的高强度抗阻训练、高强度抗阻训练结合有氧运动、低强度抗阻训练结合血流限制训练,训练结束后进行身体成分、肌肉力量及动脉弹性功能测试。结果与结论:12周的训练干预后,高强度抗阻训练组、低强度抗阻结合血流限制训练组的瘦体质量显著增加(P<0.05),3组的最大重复次数(1RM)和膝关节等速肌力均显著增加(P<0.05),高强度抗阻结合有氧运动组、低强度抗阻结合血流限制训练组的动脉弹性功能显著改善(P<0.05)。结果表明:12周的高强度抗阻训练、低强度抗阻训练结合血流限制训练能显著改善身体成分;3种训练方式均能增加肌肉力量;12周的高强度抗阻训练结合有氧运动、低强度抗阻训练结合血流限制训练均能改善动脉弹性功能,且低强度抗阻训练结合血流限制训练的效果优于高强度抗阻训练结合有氧运动。因此,建议将低强度抗阻训练结合血流限制训练作为首选训练方式,以改善动脉弹性,降低动脉硬化的风险。

The relationship between insulin resistance/β-cell dysfunction and diabetic retinopathy in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus： the Desheng Diabetic Eye Study

AIM： To investigate the relationship between insulin resistance （IR）/β-cell dysfunction and diabetic retinopathy （DR） in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus （T2DM）, and to explore further whether there were differences in the relationship among diabetic patients with higher and lower body mass index （BMI）. METHODS： Cross-sectional study. A total of 1466 subjects with T2DM were recruited in a local Desheng Community of urban Beijing from November 2009 to June 2012 for the cohort of Beijing Desheng Diabetic Eye Study. Standardized evaluation was carried out for each participant, including questionnaire, ocular and anthropometric examinations, and laboratory tests. Seven fields 30° color fundus photographs were used for DR grading according to the Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study protocols. Homeostatis Model Assessment （HOMA） method was employed for IR and β-cell function assessment. RESULTS： After excluding those participants who were treated with insulin （n=352） or had missing data of fasting insulin （n=96）, and further excluding those with poor quality of retinal photographs （n=10）, a total of 1008 subjects were included for the final analysis, 406 （40.3%） were men and 602 （59.7%） were women, age ranging fiom 34 to 86 （64.87±8.28）y. Any DR （levels 14 and above） was present in 278 （27.6%） subjects. After adjusting for possible covariates, the presence of any DR did not correlate with HOMA IR [odds ratio （OR） 1.51, 95% confidence interval （Cl） 0.87-2.61, P=0.14] or HOMA β-cell （OR 0.71, 95%CI 0.40-1.26, P=0.25）. After stratification by BMI, the presence of any DR was associated positively with HOMA IR （OR 2.46, 95%CI： 1.18-5.12, P=0.016）, and negatively with HOMA β-cell （OR 0.40, 95%CI： 0.19-0.87, P=0.021） in the group of patients with higher BMI （225 kg/m2）. In the group of patients with lower BMI （〈25 kg/m2）, the presence of any DR was not associated with HOMA IR （OR 1.00, 95%C1： 0.43-2.33, P=I.00） or HOMA β-cell （OR 1.41, 95%CI： 0.60-3.32, P=0.43）. CONCLUSION： The data suggest that higher IR and lower 13-cell function are associated with the presence of DR in the subgroup of diabetic patients with higher BMI. However, this association is not statistically significant in diabetic patients with lower BMI.

DUAL RECIPROCITY HYBRID BOUNDARY NODE METHOD FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL ELASTICITY WITH BODY FORCE

Combining Dual Reciprocity Method （DRM） with Hybrid Boundary Node Method （HBNM）, the Dual Reciprocity Hybrid Boundary Node Method （DRHBNM） is developed for three-dimensional linear elasticity problems with body force. This method can be used to solve the elasticity problems with body force without domain integral, which is inevitable by HBNM. To demonstrate the versatility and the fast convergence of this method, some numerical examples of 3-D elasticity problems with body forces are examined. The computational results show that the present method is effective and can be widely applied in solving practical engineering problems.

Body Language in English Teaching

The functions of body language in classroom teaching are more and more concrete,and the way of using different body language in teaching different language skills is more and more perfect.

Total flavonoids of hawthorn leaves promote motor function recovery via inhibition of apoptosis after spinal cord injury

Flavonoids have been reported to have therapeutic potential for spinal cord injury.Hawthorn leaves have abundant content and species of total flavonoids,and studies of the effects of the total flavonoids of hawthorn leaves on spinal cord injury have not been published in or outside China.Therefore,Sprague-Dawley rats were used to establish a spinal cord injury model by Allen's method.Rats were intraperitoneally injected with 0.2 m L of different concentrations of total flavonoids of hawthorn leaves(5,10,and 20 mg/kg)after spinal cord injury.Injections were administered once every 6 hours,three times a day,for 14 days.After treatment with various concentrations of total flavonoids of hawthorn leaves,the Basso,Beattie,and Bresnahan scores and histological staining indicated decreases in the lesion cavity and number of apoptotic cells of the injured spinal cord tissue;the morphological arrangement of the myelin sheath and nerve cells tended to be regular;and the Nissl bodies in neurons increased.The Basso,Beattie,and Bresnahan scores of treated spinal cord injury rats were increased.Western blot assays showed that the expression levels of pro-apoptotic Bax and cleaved caspase-3 were decreased,but the expression level of the anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 protein was increased.The improvement of the above physiological indicators showed a dose-dependent relationship with the concentration of total flavonoids of hawthorn leaves.The above findings confirm that total flavonoids of hawthorn leaves can reduce apoptosis and exert neuroprotective effects to promote the recovery of the motor function of rats with spinal cord injury.This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of the Guangxi Medical University of China(approval No.201810042)in October 2018.