Use of factor scores for determining the relationship between body measurements and semen traits of cocks

Semen evaluation is required to predict fertility. In most rural African communities, facilities for microscopic evaluation of semen are not available. Therefore, an indirect method of predicting semen traits of cocks is required by poultry farmers. The objective of this study was to use factor scores derived from factor analysis of body measurements to predict some semen traits of cocks. Correlation matrix was obtained by calculating the correlations between body measurements and semen traits of cocks. Kais-er-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) measure of sampling adequacy and Bartletts test of sphericity were used to test the appropriateness of factor analysis on the data. The extraction of the factors was done by calculating the eigenvalues of the correlation matrix. Variance maximizing rotation of the transformation matrix was done to facilitate the interpretation of the factor loadings. Two factors with eigenvalues greater than 1 were extracted which accounted for 76.96% of the variations present in the original variables. The two factors were used to obtain the factor score coefficients. When utilized as independent variables in multiple regression analysis, the two factors explained 53.20% and 40.80% of the variations in sperm motility and sperm concentration respectively. Factor 1 had more impact on sperm motility than factor 2 as it was significantly related to it. Factor 2 was significantly more related to sperm concentration than factor 1. The relationship between body measurements and semen volume, live sperm and abnormal sperm were weak and mostly negative. Therefore, they were not predicted using factor scores.

Correlation between SYNTAX Score and Pattern of Risk Factors in Patients Referred for Coronary Angiography in Cardiology Department, Menoufia University

Objectives: The role of SYNTAX (SX) score in assessing the complexity of coronary artery disease (CAD) is well established. In this study we investigate the relationship between conventional risk factors of CAD with its complexity using SX score. Methods: The study consisted of 52 patients with CAD who were admitted to Cardiology Department—Menoufia University Hospitals for elective coronary angiography. The overall SX score was calculated prospectively using the SX score algorithm. Then comparison was done between populations with and without each risk factor. Results: There was a statistically significant correlation between age, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia and smoking with SX score results (p 0.05). In a multivariate regression analysis, including conventional risk factors of CAD as independent covariates, it revealed that aging, having diabetes mellitus and smoking were identified as significant independent risk factors for CAD complexity. Conclusion: Advanced age, having diabetes mellitus and cigarette smoking are considered to be independent risk factors for the complexity of CAD. Therefore, when these factors present, we expect that the SX score of the patient to be high indicating a complex CAD.

A predictive score for retinopathy of prematurity by using clinical risk factors and serum insulin-like growth factor-1 levels

AIM：To detect the impact of insulin-like growth factor-1（IGF-1）and other risk factors for the early prediction of retinopathy of prematurity（ROP）and to establish a scoring system for ROP prediction by using clinical criteria and serum IGF-1 levels.METHODS：The study was conducted with 127 preterm infants.IGF-1 levels in the 1st day of life,1st,2nd,3rd and4th week of life was analyzed.The score was established after logistic regression analysis,considering the impact of each variable on the occurrences of any stage ROP.A validation cohort containing 107 preterm infants was included in the study and the predictive ability of ROP score was calculated.RESULTS：Birth weights（BW）,gestational weeks（GW）and the prevalence of breast milk consumption were lower,respiratory distress syndrome（RDS）,bronchopulmonarydysplasia（BPD）and necrotizing enterocolitis（NEC）were more frequent,the duration of mechanical ventilation and oxygen supplementation was longer in patients with ROP（P〈0.05）.Initial serum IGF-1 levels tended to be lower in newborns who developed ROP.Logistic regression analysis revealed that low BW（〈1250 g）,presence of intraventricular hemorrhage（IVH）and formula feeding increased the risk of ROP.Afterwards,the scoring system was validated on 107 infants.The negative predictive values of a score less than 4 were 84.3%,74.7%and 79.8%while positive predictive values were 76.3%,65.5%and71.6%respectively.CONCLUSION：In addition to BW〈1250 g and IVH,formula consumption was detected as a risk factor for the development of ROP.Breastfeeding is important for prevention of ROP in preterm infants.

MELD score,insulin-like growth factor 1 and cytokines on bone density in end-stage liver disease

AIM:To determine the contributions of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1),cytokines and liver disease severity to bone mineral density in patients pre-transplantation.METHODS:Serum IGF-1,tumor necrosis factor-α (TNFα) and interleukin 6 (IL-6) were measured and the Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) score calculated in 121 adult patients referred to a single centre for liver transplantation.Bone mineral density (BMD) of the lumbar spine and femoral neck were assessed via dual energy X-ray absorptiometry.Demographics,liver disease etiology,medication use and relevant biochemistry were recorded.RESULTS:A total of 117 subjects were included,with low BMD seen in 68.6%,irrespective of disease etiol-ogy.In multivariable analysis,low body mass index (BMI),increased bone turnover and low IGF-1 were independent predictors of low spinal bone density.At the hip,BMI,IGF-1 and vitamin D status were predictive.Despite prevalent elevations of TNFα and IL-6,levels did not correlate with degree of bone loss.The MELD score failed to predict low BMD in this pre-transplant population.CONCLUSION:Osteopenia/osteoporosis is common in advanced liver disease.Low serum IGF-1 is weakly predictive but serum cytokine and MELD score fail to predict the severity of bone disease.

Prevalence of Diabetes and Other Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Patients Received at the COVID-19 Screening Center of Donka University Hospital, Guinea

The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of diabetes and other cardiovascular risk factors (smoking, obesity and high blood pressure) and to evaluate the WHO Global Cardiovascular Risk Score in the population of people suspected of COVID-19 infection aged 40 years or older. Material and Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted at the Donka University Hospital from June 1 to July 4, 2020 on subjects received for COVID-19 screening. Results: The prevalence of diabetes in patients suspected of COVID-19 was 7.8% comprising 1.2% of known diabetics and 6.8% of new cases. The prevalence of active smoking was 14.0%. That of sedentary lifestyle and obesity were 10.6% and 17.2% respectively. We found a prevalence of hypertension estimated at 45%, it was unknown in 76.47% of cases. In this series, 33.2% of patients had a high and very high cardiovascular risk (WHO scores). Conclusion: This study reveals a fairly high prevalence of diabetes and other cardiovascular risk factors in the population of people suspected of COVID-19. This observation should lead to the implementation of effective strategies for the prevention of non-communicable diseases in Guinea.

环孢素联合泪点栓塞治疗原发性干燥综合征患者干眼的临床疗效

目的:分析环孢素联合泪点栓塞治疗原发性干燥综合征患者干眼患者的临床效果。方法:回顾性分析2022-06/2023-09就诊于保定市第一中心医院经眼科与风湿免疫科多学科会诊后确诊为原发性干燥综合征干眼患者60例120眼临床资料。所有患者均进行原发性干燥综合征常规治疗,根据干眼治疗方法不同分为三组:A组20例40眼使用0.3%玻璃酸钠滴眼液治疗;B组20例40眼使用0.3%玻璃酸钠滴眼液+0.05%环孢素滴眼液治疗;C组20例40眼使用0.3%玻璃酸钠滴眼液+0.05%环孢素滴眼液联合双眼上下泪点行泪点栓塞治疗。比较三组患者治疗前,治疗后4、8、12 wk眼表疾病评分指数(OSDI)评分、结膜充血评分、泪膜破裂时间(BUT)、泪河高度(TMH)、角膜荧光素染色(FL)评分和泪液分泌量,治疗前及治疗后12 wk检测泪液中炎性因子白介素-6(IL-6)、肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)和白介素-1β(IL-1β)含量,观察不良反应发生情况。结果:治疗后4、8、12 wk,三组患者OSDI评分、结膜充血评分和FL评分均低于治疗前,BUT、TMH和泪液分泌量均高于治疗前(均P<0.001),C组患者OSDI评分均低于A组和B组,B组低于A组(均P<0.001),C组患者BUT、TMH和泪液分泌量均高于A组和B组,B组均高于A组(均P<0.001)。治疗后12 wk,三组患者泪液中IL-6、TNF-α和IL-1β水平均较治疗前降低,且C组低于A组和B组,B组低于A组(均P<0.001)。治疗随访期间三组患者不良反应发生率比较无差异(P>0.05)。结论:联合应用环孢素和泪点栓塞治疗可改善中重度干眼患者临床症状,提高其泪膜和角膜功能,增加泪液分泌量,降低泪液炎症因子水平,安全有效。

Nomograms and risk score models for predicting survival in rectal cancer patients with neoadjuvant therapy

BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer is a common digestive cancer worldwide.As a comprehensive treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer(LARC),neoadjuvant therapy(NT)has been increasingly used as the standard treatment for clinical stage II/III rectal cancer.However,few patients achieve a complete pathological response,and most patients require surgical resection and adjuvant therapy.Therefore,identifying risk factors and developing accurate models to predict the prognosis of LARC patients are of great clinical significance.AIM To establish effective prognostic nomograms and risk score prediction models to predict overall survival(OS)and disease-free survival(DFS)for LARC treated with NT.METHODS Nomograms and risk factor score prediction models were based on patients who received NT at the Cancer Hospital from 2015 to 2017.The least absolute shrinkage and selection operator regression model were utilized to screen for prognostic risk factors,which were validated by the Cox regression method.Assessment of the performance of the two prediction models was conducted using receiver operating characteristic curves,and that of the two nomograms was conducted by calculating the concordance index(C-index)and calibration curves.The results were validated in a cohort of 65 patients from 2015 to 2017.RESULTS Seven features were significantly associated with OS and were included in the OS prediction nomogram and prediction model:Vascular_tumors_bolt,cancer nodules,yN,body mass index,matchmouth distance from the edge,nerve aggression and postoperative carcinoembryonic antigen.The nomogram showed good predictive value for OS,with a C-index of 0.91(95%CI:0.85,0.97)and good calibration.In the validation cohort,the C-index was 0.69(95%CI:0.53,0.84).The risk factor prediction model showed good predictive value.The areas under the curve for 3-and 5-year survival were 0.811 and 0.782.The nomogram for predicting DFS included ypTNM and nerve aggression and showed good calibration and a C-index of 0.77(95%CI:0.69,0.85).In the validation cohort,the C-index was 0.71(95%CI:0.61,0.81).The prediction model for DFS also had good predictive value,with an AUC for 3-year survival of 0.784 and an AUC for 5-year survival of 0.754.CONCLUSION We established accurate nomograms and prediction models for predicting OS and DFS in patients with LARC after undergoing NT.

Understanding Osteoporosis: Pathophysiology, Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Management

Osteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disease characterized by low bone mineral density (BMD) and deterioration of bone architecture, resulting in reduced bone strength and, consequently, increased susceptibility to fractures which poses a significant public health concern worldwide, particularly in aging populations [1]. The health-economic impact of vertebral and hip fractures has been extensively explored and it is well known that these fractures are associated with morbidity/disability and increased mortality;they also account for a substantial portion of the direct fracture costs. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of osteoporosis, including its pathophysiology, risk factors, diagnostic approaches, and management strategies. By elucidating the multifaceted nature of this condition, healthcare providers can better identify individuals at risk, implement preventive measures, and optimize treatment to reduce the burden of osteoporotic fractures.

急性缺血性脑卒中相关性肺炎危险因素分析及急性缺血性脑卒中相关分析评分的预测价值

目的:探讨急性缺血性脑卒中(AIS)相关性肺炎(SAP)危险因素分析及急性缺血性脑卒中相关肺炎(AIS-APS)评分的预测价值研究。方法:选择160例AIS患者为研究对象,根据是否发生SAP感染分为SAP组(n=70)和非SAP组(n=90),分析AIS患者感染SAP的危险因素及多因素Logistic回归分析,收集AIS患者痰液标本,记录标本来源并进行菌种鉴定,用ROC曲线分析AIS-APS评分对AIS患者感染SAP的预测价值。结果:年龄、糖尿病、慢性阻塞性肺疾病、入院时美国国立卫生研究院卒中表(NIHSS)评分>8、AIS-APS评分是影响AIS患者发生SAP的危险因素(均P<0.05)。70例感染SAP患者共检测出病原菌85株,最多的是格兰阴性杆菌一共56株在其中占比65.88%,其次是格兰阳性菌一共16株占比18.82%,真菌一共13株占比为15.29%。ROC曲线分析显示,AIS-APS评分对AIS患者感染ASP的预测AUC为0.75,灵敏度为85.71%,特异度为74.29%(均P<0.05)。结论:年龄、糖尿病、慢性阻塞性肺疾病、入院时NIHSS评分>8、AIS-APS评分是影响AIS患者发生SAP的危险因素,AIS-APS评分是预测AIS患者感染SAP的有效工具。

重症肌无力病人血清中IL-38的表达及其与疾病严重程度和预后的关系

目的探讨白细胞介素-38(IL-38)在重症肌无力(MG)病人外周血中的表达及其与病情严重程度及预后的关系。方法选取2021年1月至2022年8月于徐州医科大学附属医院就诊的MG病人78例及同时期的健康对照者(HC)51例,该研究为基础研究,通过酶联免疫吸附测定(ELISA)检测其外周血清中IL-38的表达水平,通过Spearman相关分析IL-38与疾病严重程度重症肌无力定量评分(QMG)、重症肌无力综合量表(MGC)的相关性;采用二元logistic回归分析影响MG复发的独立危险因素,采用受试者操作特征曲线(ROC曲线)分析IL-38对MG复发的诊断价值。结果与对照组相比,研究组血清中IL-38的表达水平明显升高,差异有统计学意义(P<0.001);且全身型重症肌无力(GMG)病人血清中IL-38的表达水平(103.07±39.63)ng/L高于眼肌型重症肌无力(OMG)病人(87.39±46.88)ng/L,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);IL-38与MG病人的QMG评分、MGC评分呈正相关(rs=0.60,P<0.001)、(rs=0.50,P<0.001);二元logistic回归分析结果表明IL-38、QMG评分是影响MG复发的独立危险因素(OR>1,P<0.05);ROC曲线结果显示IL-38(AUC=0.89)、QMG评分(AUC=0.86)对MG复发有良好的诊断价值。结论IL-38在MG病人中表达上调且与疾病严重程度相关,是影响MG复发的独立危险因素,动态监测IL-38对临床评估MG病人神经功能受损程度及预测MG复发具有一定价值。

倾向性评分匹配分析硬膜囊内型腰椎间盘突出症的相关危险因素

背景:根据腰椎间盘组织突出的不同位置可以将其分为诸多类型,其中硬膜囊内型腰椎间盘突出症患者的临床症状严重,极大影响患者的生活质量,因此研究其发病的危险因素,提高术前诊断率,对该病的治疗与预防具有重要意义。目的:探讨硬膜囊内型腰椎间盘突出症发生的危险因素。方法:回顾性分析徐州市3家医院自2014年5月至2022年11月收治的囊内型腰椎间盘突出症患者15例(突入组),并运用倾向性评分按照1∶4的比例与未突入硬膜的腰椎间盘突出症患者进行匹配,共筛选出59例纳入未突入组。观察两组临床资料,采用单因素和二元逻辑回归分析、多元线性回归、PROBIT回归分析法明确硬膜囊内型腰椎间盘突出症的相关危险因素。结果与结论:①单因素分析结果示,突入组与未突入组的平均病程、突出节段、改良Pfirrmann分级、骶骨倾斜角、既往腰椎手术史占比、重体力劳动占比、腰椎管狭窄占比、马尾神经冗余占比及后纵韧带骨化占比相比,差异均有显著性意义(P<0.05);②多因素回归分析显示病程时间、突出节段、腰椎手术史、改良Pfirrmann分级、马尾神经冗余、腰椎管狭窄是发生硬膜囊内型腰椎间盘突出症的独立危险因素;③根据影响因素构建的受试者工作特征曲线图显示,曲线下面积为0.956(95%CI:0.913-0.998),具有较好的区分度;④提示病程时间、突出节段、腰椎手术史、改良Pfirrmann分级、马尾神经冗余、腰椎管狭窄与硬膜囊内型腰椎间盘突出症的发病率存在显著相关性。

Potential triggering factors of acute liver failure as a first manifestation of autoimmune hepatitis-a single center experience of 52 adult patients

AIM To investigate potential triggering factors leading to acute liver failure(ALF) as the initial presentation of autoimmune hepatitis(AIH).METHODS A total of 565 patients treated at our Department between 2005 and 2017 for histologically-proven AIH were retrospectively analyzed. However, 52 patients(9.2%) fulfilled the criteria for ALF defined by the "American Association for the Study of the Liver(AASLD)". According to this definition, patients with "acute-on-chronic" or "acute-on-cirrhosis" liver failure were excluded. Following parameters with focus on potential triggering factors were evaluated: Patients' demographics, causation of liver failure, laboratory data(liver enzymes, MELD-score, autoimmune markers, virus serology), liver histology, immunosuppressive regime, and finally, outcome of our patients.RESULTS The majority of patients with ALF were female(84.6%) and mean age was 43.6 ± 14.9 years. Interestingly, none of the patients with ALF was positive for antiliver kidney microsomal antibody(LKM). We could identify potential triggering factors in 26/52(50.0%) of previously healthy patients presenting ALF as their first manifestation of AIH. These were drug-induced ALF(57.7%), virus-induced ALF(30.8%), and preceding surgery in general anesthesia(11.5%), respectively. Unfortunately, 6 out of 52 patients(11.5%) did not survive ALF and 3 patients(5.7%) underwent liver transplantation(LT). Comparing data of survivors and patients with non-recovery following treatment, MELDscore(P < 0.001), age(P < 0.05), creatinine(P < 0.01), and finally, ALT-values(P < 0.05) reached statistical significance. CONCLUSION Drugs, viral infections, and previous surgery may trigger ALF as the initial presentation of AIH. Advanced age and high MELD-score were associated with lethal outcome.

Development of County Economy in Hubei Province Based on Factor Analysis

According to the 2008 Statistics Bulletin of the National Economic and Social Development of Hubei Province, factor analysis method is used to study on the development of county economy in Hubei Province. Result shows that there are great differences in the economic development and the development is imbalanced. The 76 counties (cities, districts) in Hubei Province are divided into three types of F>1, 0<F<1 and F<0, that is, areas with relatively developed county economy, areas with medium developed county economy and areas with less developed county economy. Finally, countermeasures to accelerate the development of county economy are put forward, such as adhering to the reform of market economy, developing private economy, speeding up the process of industrialization, making efforts to support leading enterprises, promoting the industrialized operation of agriculture, further attracting foreign investment, carrying out industrialization during the development of projects and enterprises, changing soft environment by measures, and promoting the development of county economy by innovation.

LSM、FIB-4与不同抗肝纤维化慢性乙型肝炎患者的肝脏Ishak评分相关性研究

目的:比较不同抗肝纤维化治疗的慢性乙型肝炎患者(chronic hepatitis B,CHB)肝硬化程度(liver stiffness measurement,LSM)、4因子纤维化指数(fibrosis-4 index,FIB-4)与肝纤维化病理分期(肝脏Ishak评分)的相关性。方法:选取宜春市人民医院2022年1月—2023年6月收治的CHB患者137例进行回顾性研究,患者均行肝穿刺活检,通过Ishak评分系统将患者分为抗肝纤维化组(n=92)和未抗肝纤维化组(n=45),制定不同抗肝纤维化方案治疗半年,将抗纤维化组患者根据治疗方案不同分为鳖甲软肝片组(n=34)、大黄蛰虫片组(n=30)、扶正化瘀胶囊组(n=28)。对各组患者采用FibroTouch-B检测LSM,全自动血细胞分析仪检测血小板(platelets,PLT),全自动生化检测仪检测血清丙氨酸转氨酶(alanine aminotransferase,ALT)、天冬氨酸转氨酶(aspartate aminotransferase,AST),根据FIB-4=(年龄×AST)/(PLT×ALT1/2)计算FIB-4,并进行比较。采用Spearman分析不同抗纤维治疗的CHB患者中LSM、FIB-4与肝脏Ishak评分的相关性。结果:抗纤维组与未抗纤维化组性别、年龄、PLT、ALT、LSM比较差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05);抗纤维组AST、FIB-4均高于未抗纤维化组(P<0.05);治疗后,鳖甲软肝片组、大黄蛰虫片组、扶正化瘀胶囊组LSM、FIB-4及Ishak评分比较,差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05);在鳖甲软肝片组中LSM与肝脏Ishak评分呈正相关(P<0.05),在扶正化瘀胶囊组中FIB-4、LSM与肝脏Ishak评分呈正相关(P<0.05),在大黄蛰虫片组中LSM、FIB-4与肝脏Ishak评分无相关性(P>0.05)。结论:不同抗肝纤维化治疗方案对CHB患者的肝硬化评估存在差异。抗纤维化组的AST和FIB-4指数较未抗纤维化组显著升高。在鳖甲软肝片组中,LSM与肝脏Ishak评分呈正相关;扶正化瘀胶囊组则发现FIB-4和LSM与Ishak评分呈正相关,而大黄蛰虫片组未见相关性。不同治疗方案对肝硬化评估的影响不同。

Advances in prognostic factors in acute pancreatitis:a mini-review

BACKGROUND:Early assessment of the severity of acute pancreatitis is essential to the proper management of the disease.It is dependent on the criteria of the Atlanta classification system.DATA SOURCES:PubMed search of recent relevant articles was performed to identify information about the severity and prognosis of acute pancreatitis.RESULTS:The scoring systems included the Ranson’s or Glasgow’s criteria ≥3,the APACHE II classification system ≥8,and the Balthazar’s criteria ≥4 according to the computed tomography enhanced scanning findings.The single factors on admission included age >65 years,obesity,hemoconcentration(>44%),abnormal chest X-ray,creatinine >2 mg/dl,C-reactive protein>150 mg/dl,procalcitonin >1.8 ng/ml,albumin <2.5 mg/dl,calcium <8.5 mg/dl,early hyperglycemia,increased intra-abdominal pressure,macrophage migration inhibitory factor,or a combination of IL-10 >50 pg/ml with calcium <6.6 mg/dl.CONCLUSION:The prediction of the severity of acute pancreatitis is largely based on well defined multiple factor scoring systems as well as several single risk factors.

强力枇杷露联合布地奈德福莫特罗吸入粉雾剂治疗咳嗽变异性哮喘临床研究

目的:观察强力枇杷露联合布地奈德福莫特罗吸入粉雾剂治疗咳嗽变异性哮喘(CVA)的临床效果。方法:选取2022年1月—2024年1月舟山市普陀区人民医院收治的96例CVA患者,按随机数字表法分为西药组和联合组各48例。西药组给予布地奈德福莫特罗吸入粉雾剂治疗,联合组在西药组基础上给予强力枇杷露口服治疗,连续治疗4周。评价2组临床疗效,比较2组治疗前后咳嗽症状积分、肺功能[第1秒用力呼气容积(FEV1)、用力肺活量(FVC)、呼气流量峰值百分比(PEFpred%)]及炎症指标[嗜酸粒细胞比例(EOS%)、免疫球蛋白E(IgE)]水平,统计不良反应发生率。结果:联合组总有效率为97.92%(47/48),高于西药组85.42%(41/48)(P<0.05)。联合组咳嗽消失时间、喘息症状消失时间均短于西药组(P<0.05)。治疗后,2组日间咳嗽症状积分、夜间咳嗽症状积分较治疗前降低(P<0.05),且联合组日间咳嗽症状积分、夜间咳嗽症状积分低于西药组(P<0.05)。治疗后,2组FEV1、FVC及PEFpred%水平较治疗前升高(P<0.05),且联合组FEV1、FVC及PEFpred%水平高于西药组(P<0.05)。治疗后,2组EOS、IgE水平较治疗前降低(P<0.05),且联合组EOS、IgE水平低于西药组(P<0.05)。2组不良反应发生率比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论:强力枇杷露联合布地奈德福莫特罗吸入粉雾剂能有效治疗CVA,改善患者肺功能,缓解呼吸道炎症,不良反应少,安全性高。

Study on Rural Economic Development Based on Factor Analysis——A Case Study of Hubei Province

Taking the rural economic indicator data in 17 cities (regions) of Hubei Province in 2009 as samples, this paper establishes evaluation index system of rural economic development in Hubei Province, uses factor analysis method for analysis, and draws out four factors. The conclusion is objective and believable, which meshes with the reality well. Finally the policy suggestions and implementation measures are put forward to promote the rural economic development in Hubei Province as follows: first, promote the farmers' income to increase continuously, and improve the living standards of farmers; second, implement the policies of benefiting farmers and making farmers powerful, and propel the resource factors to be allocated in rural areas; third, promote the level of modern agricultural equipment, and promote the transformation of agricultural development mode; fourth, coordinate and promote urban-rural reform, and speed up the improvement of rural livelihood.

针刺联合核心稳定训练对颈椎病颈痛患者中医症候积分、颈痛程度、生活质量和炎症因子水平的影响

目的评价针刺联合核心稳定训练对颈椎病颈痛患者中医症候积分、颈痛程度、生活质量和炎症因子水平的影响。方法将2023年1-12月丰都县人民医院收治的80例颈椎病颈痛患者分为对照组(40例)和观察组(40例),对照组予以针刺治疗,观察组予以针刺联合核心稳定训练治疗。比较治疗前后两组中医症候积分(颈肩部疼痛、颈部压痛、头晕、颈部活动受限、肢端麻木疼痛)、颈痛程度、生活质量和炎症因子水平。结果治疗后,两组颈肩部疼痛、颈部压痛、头晕、颈部活动受限、肢端麻木疼痛症状评分均低于治疗前(P<0.05),且治疗后观察组颈肩部疼痛、颈部压痛、头晕、颈部活动受限、肢端麻木疼痛症状评分均低于对照组(P<0.05)。治疗后,两组Northwick Park颈痛量表(NPQ)评分均较治疗前降低(P<0.05),且治疗后观察组NPQ评分低于对照组(P<0.05)。治疗后,两组汉化版简明健康调查量表(SF-36)各维度评分均高于治疗前(P<0.05),且治疗后观察组SF-36各维度评分高于对照组(P<0.05)。治疗后,两组血清白细胞介素-6(IL-6)、肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)、前列腺素E2(PGE2)、P物质(SP)水平均较治疗前降低(P<0.05),且治疗后观察组血清IL-6、TNF-α、PGE2、SP水平低于对照组(P<0.05)。结论针刺联合核心稳定训练治疗可有效改善颈椎病颈痛患者的各项中医症候积分,缓解颈痛程度,减轻炎症反应,提高其生活质量。

The development and validation of a risk score for predicting microalbuminuria in type 2 diabetic patients

Objective: To develop and validate a prognostic scoring scheme for the prediction of microalbuminuria in type 2 diabetic patients of Thai descent. Methods: The clinical information from type 2 diabetic patients who were treated at community hospitals was used to develop a prediction model (derivation set). The model evaluated at a tertiary hospital (validation set). A stepwise logistic regression model was used to identify the independent risk variables from the derivation set and a simple point scoring system was derived from the beta-coefficients. The risk scoring scheme was validated by the validation set. Results: The risk scoring scheme is based on six risk predictors: the duration of diabetes, age at the onset of diabetes, systolic blood pressure, low density lipoprotein levels, creatinine levels, and alcohol consumption. The total score ranged from 0 to 11.5. The likelihood of microalbuminuria in patients with low risk (scores ≤ 2) was 0.28, with moderate risk (scores 2.5 to 5.5) was 0.86, and high risk (scores ≥ 6) was 7.36. The area under the ROC curve of the derivation set and validation set were 0.768 (95% CI 0.73 - 0.81) and 0.758 (95% CI 0.70 - 0.80), respectively. Conclusion: Our scoring system is a simple and reasonably accurate method for predicting the future presence of microalbuminuria in type 2 diabetic patients.

厚朴排气合剂联合常规疗法治疗颈髓损伤后神经源性肠道功能障碍临床研究

目的:观察厚朴排气合剂联合常规疗法治疗颈髓损伤(CSCI)后早期神经源性肠道功能障碍(NBD)的疗效。方法:选取2021年12月—2023年12月河南省洛阳正骨医院收治的90例CSCI后NBD患者为研究对象,按随机数字表法分为治疗组及对照组各45例。2组均给予生命支持治疗及现代医学常规治疗,治疗组在对照组基础上加用厚朴排气合剂治疗。比较2组临床疗效,比较2组治疗前后中医证候积分、腹胀评分、NBD评分、白细胞计数(WBC)、C-反应蛋白(CRP)、降钙素原(PCT)、急性生理和慢性健康状况(APACHEⅡ)评分的变化,比较2组治疗期间机械通气比率及1周内平均机械通气时长。结果:治疗组临床疗效总有效率为97.8%(44/45),对照组为71.1%(32/45),2组比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗后,2组中医证候积分、腹胀评分、NBD评分均较治疗前下降(P<0.05),治疗组上述3项评分均低于对照组(P<0.05)。治疗后,2组CRP、APACHEⅡ评分均较治疗前下降(P<0.05),治疗组WBC、PCT水平均较治疗前下降(P<0.05),治疗组WBC、CRP、PCT、APACHEⅡ评分均低于对照组(P<0.05)。治疗1周后,治疗组需机械通气例数较治疗前下降(P<0.05)。治疗组1周内平均机械通气时长短于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗1周后,2组均未观察到过敏、心律失常等严重不良反应。结论:厚朴排气合剂联合常规疗法治疗CSCI后NBD疗效较好,可改善胃肠道功能,抑制炎症反应,减少患者机械通气时长。