BACKGROUND The development of immune checkpoint inhibitors(ICIs)has heralded a new era in cancer treatment,enabling the possibility of long-term survival in patients with metastatic disease.Unfortunately,ICIs are incr...BACKGROUND The development of immune checkpoint inhibitors(ICIs)has heralded a new era in cancer treatment,enabling the possibility of long-term survival in patients with metastatic disease.Unfortunately,ICIs are increasingly implicated in the development of autoimmune diseases.CASE SUMMARY We present a man with squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx on a combination of teriprizumab,docetaxel,and cisplatin therapy who developed autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome typeⅡ(APS-2)including thyroiditis and type 1 diabetes mellitus and Crohn’s disease(CD).He developed thirst,abdominal pain,and fatigue after two-week treatment with the protein 1 ligand inhibitor teriprizumab.Biochemistry confirmed APS-2 and thyrotoxicosis.He was commenced on an insulin infusion.However,his abdominal pain persisted.Follow-up surgery confirmed CD and his abdominal pain was relieved by mesalazine.He was continued on insulin and mesalazine therapy.CONCLUSION Immunotherapy can affect all kinds of organs.When clinical symptoms cannot be explained by a single disease,clinicians should consider the possibility of multisystem damage.展开更多
Background: Some evidence has shown that the prevalence of hypoactive sexual desire and erectile dysfunction (ED) is associated with testosterone levels whilst higher levels of testosterone have been reported to incre...Background: Some evidence has shown that the prevalence of hypoactive sexual desire and erectile dysfunction (ED) is associated with testosterone levels whilst higher levels of testosterone have been reported to increase the frequency of intercourse. Available evidence points towards an etiologic role for hypogonadism in the causation of diabetes, metabolic syndrome (Mets) and sexual dysfunction (SD) even though the exact pathophysiological linkage is yet to be fully elucidated. This study therefore sought to evaluate the impact of testosterone as well as its bioactive components on both the MetS and SD. Method: Diabetic men engaged in a stable heterosexual relationship for at least 2 years were recruited for this study. Participants were at least 18 years and provided an informed and signed consent to partake in this study. Fasting blood samples were taken from the participants for biochemical and hormonal assay. The participants were then evaluated using the Golombok Rust Inventory of Sexual Satisfaction for males (GRISS-M). Metabolic syndrome was assessed using the NCEP-ATP III, IDF and WHO criteria. All data analyses were performed using the SPSS software, version 11.0 systat, Inc. Germany and GraphPad Prism, version 5.0, San Diego California, USA. Results: The mean total, free and bioavailable testosterone as well as SHBG recorded among the participants was 7.10 ± 1.23 ng/ml, 0.10 ± 0.01 ng/ml, 7.01 ± 1.41 ng/ml and 4.33 ± 1.12 nmol/l respectively. Subjects with the MetS showed significantly lower SHBG levels in comparison with subjects without the MetS. Participants with raised triglyceride levels showed significantly lower levels of total, free and bioavailable testosterone when compared to participant without raised triglycerides. Participants with problems of avoidance and infrequency of sexual activity showed significantly lower levels of total, free and bioavailable testosterone when compared to participants without avoidance or infrequency problems. The +SD/+MetS group recorded the lowest SHBG levels. Conclusion: Testosterone and its bioactive components are associated with male libido as well as the metabolic syndrome. Low levels of free and bioavailable testosterone are true determinants of the MetS in men.展开更多
Objective To explore the association of genetic polymorphisms in the genes encoding the anti-Miillerian hormone （AMH） and its type H receptor （AMHRII） with ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome （OHSS）. Methods Using...Objective To explore the association of genetic polymorphisms in the genes encoding the anti-Miillerian hormone （AMH） and its type H receptor （AMHRII） with ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome （OHSS）. Methods Using polymerase chain reaction （PCR） and DNA sequencing techniques, the exons of AMH and AMHRII were analyzed in 27 OHSS patients （OHSS group） and 22 non-OHSS patients （control group） who were applied controlled ovarian hyper- stimulation （COH）. Single nucleotide polymorphisms （SNPs） were also analyzed. Results SNPs G〉 T at position 146 of AMH exon 1 and G〉 A at position 134 of AMH exon 2 showed significant differences between the OHSS group and control group （P〈0.05）. SNP G〉 T at position 303 of AMH exon 1 showed no significant difference between the OHSS group and control group （P〉0.05）. No SNP was detected from the AMHR H exons 1 to 11 in either groups. Conclusion Genetic polymorphisms in the AMH gene may be a cause of ovarian hypersensitivity to exogenous hormone stimulation and the development of OHSS.展开更多
目的:观察三黄汤治疗痰湿热结型2型糖尿病的临床疗效。方法:将86例痰湿热结型2型糖尿病患者按照随机数字表法分为对照组和治疗组,每组各43例。对照组给予胰岛素联合二甲双胍治疗,治疗组在对照组的基础上加用三黄汤口服。比较两组患者血...目的:观察三黄汤治疗痰湿热结型2型糖尿病的临床疗效。方法:将86例痰湿热结型2型糖尿病患者按照随机数字表法分为对照组和治疗组,每组各43例。对照组给予胰岛素联合二甲双胍治疗,治疗组在对照组的基础上加用三黄汤口服。比较两组患者血糖达标时间、胰岛素酶使用剂量及治疗前后临床症状积分、体质量指数(body mass index,BMI),检测两组患者治疗前后空腹血糖(Fasting blood glucose,FBG)、空腹胰岛素(fasting insulin,FINS)、糖化血红蛋白(glycosylated hemoglobin,HbA1c)、胰岛素抵抗指数(HOMA-IR)、三酰甘油(three acyl glycerin,TG)、血清总胆固醇(totalcholesterol,TC)、低密度脂蛋白胆固醇(low density lipoprotein cholesterol,LDL-C)和高密度脂蛋白胆固醇(high density lipoproteincholesterol,HDL-C)水平。结果:两组患者治疗后临床症状积分、FBG、FINS、HbA1c、HOMA-IR、TC、TG、LDL-C、BMI低于本组治疗前,且治疗组低于对照组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。两组患者血糖达标时间比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。治疗组每日胰岛素使用剂量低于对照组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:三黄汤能显著降低痰湿热结型2型糖尿病患者的血糖、血脂水平,改善患者临床症状,减少胰岛素用量。展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND The development of immune checkpoint inhibitors(ICIs)has heralded a new era in cancer treatment,enabling the possibility of long-term survival in patients with metastatic disease.Unfortunately,ICIs are increasingly implicated in the development of autoimmune diseases.CASE SUMMARY We present a man with squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx on a combination of teriprizumab,docetaxel,and cisplatin therapy who developed autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome typeⅡ(APS-2)including thyroiditis and type 1 diabetes mellitus and Crohn’s disease(CD).He developed thirst,abdominal pain,and fatigue after two-week treatment with the protein 1 ligand inhibitor teriprizumab.Biochemistry confirmed APS-2 and thyrotoxicosis.He was commenced on an insulin infusion.However,his abdominal pain persisted.Follow-up surgery confirmed CD and his abdominal pain was relieved by mesalazine.He was continued on insulin and mesalazine therapy.CONCLUSION Immunotherapy can affect all kinds of organs.When clinical symptoms cannot be explained by a single disease,clinicians should consider the possibility of multisystem damage.
文摘Background: Some evidence has shown that the prevalence of hypoactive sexual desire and erectile dysfunction (ED) is associated with testosterone levels whilst higher levels of testosterone have been reported to increase the frequency of intercourse. Available evidence points towards an etiologic role for hypogonadism in the causation of diabetes, metabolic syndrome (Mets) and sexual dysfunction (SD) even though the exact pathophysiological linkage is yet to be fully elucidated. This study therefore sought to evaluate the impact of testosterone as well as its bioactive components on both the MetS and SD. Method: Diabetic men engaged in a stable heterosexual relationship for at least 2 years were recruited for this study. Participants were at least 18 years and provided an informed and signed consent to partake in this study. Fasting blood samples were taken from the participants for biochemical and hormonal assay. The participants were then evaluated using the Golombok Rust Inventory of Sexual Satisfaction for males (GRISS-M). Metabolic syndrome was assessed using the NCEP-ATP III, IDF and WHO criteria. All data analyses were performed using the SPSS software, version 11.0 systat, Inc. Germany and GraphPad Prism, version 5.0, San Diego California, USA. Results: The mean total, free and bioavailable testosterone as well as SHBG recorded among the participants was 7.10 ± 1.23 ng/ml, 0.10 ± 0.01 ng/ml, 7.01 ± 1.41 ng/ml and 4.33 ± 1.12 nmol/l respectively. Subjects with the MetS showed significantly lower SHBG levels in comparison with subjects without the MetS. Participants with raised triglyceride levels showed significantly lower levels of total, free and bioavailable testosterone when compared to participant without raised triglycerides. Participants with problems of avoidance and infrequency of sexual activity showed significantly lower levels of total, free and bioavailable testosterone when compared to participants without avoidance or infrequency problems. The +SD/+MetS group recorded the lowest SHBG levels. Conclusion: Testosterone and its bioactive components are associated with male libido as well as the metabolic syndrome. Low levels of free and bioavailable testosterone are true determinants of the MetS in men.
基金supported by a scientific research grant from Tongji Hospital of Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technologythe National Natural Science Fund (Project No. 81200474)
文摘Objective To explore the association of genetic polymorphisms in the genes encoding the anti-Miillerian hormone （AMH） and its type H receptor （AMHRII） with ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome （OHSS）. Methods Using polymerase chain reaction （PCR） and DNA sequencing techniques, the exons of AMH and AMHRII were analyzed in 27 OHSS patients （OHSS group） and 22 non-OHSS patients （control group） who were applied controlled ovarian hyper- stimulation （COH）. Single nucleotide polymorphisms （SNPs） were also analyzed. Results SNPs G〉 T at position 146 of AMH exon 1 and G〉 A at position 134 of AMH exon 2 showed significant differences between the OHSS group and control group （P〈0.05）. SNP G〉 T at position 303 of AMH exon 1 showed no significant difference between the OHSS group and control group （P〉0.05）. No SNP was detected from the AMHR H exons 1 to 11 in either groups. Conclusion Genetic polymorphisms in the AMH gene may be a cause of ovarian hypersensitivity to exogenous hormone stimulation and the development of OHSS.
文摘目的:观察三黄汤治疗痰湿热结型2型糖尿病的临床疗效。方法:将86例痰湿热结型2型糖尿病患者按照随机数字表法分为对照组和治疗组,每组各43例。对照组给予胰岛素联合二甲双胍治疗,治疗组在对照组的基础上加用三黄汤口服。比较两组患者血糖达标时间、胰岛素酶使用剂量及治疗前后临床症状积分、体质量指数(body mass index,BMI),检测两组患者治疗前后空腹血糖(Fasting blood glucose,FBG)、空腹胰岛素(fasting insulin,FINS)、糖化血红蛋白(glycosylated hemoglobin,HbA1c)、胰岛素抵抗指数(HOMA-IR)、三酰甘油(three acyl glycerin,TG)、血清总胆固醇(totalcholesterol,TC)、低密度脂蛋白胆固醇(low density lipoprotein cholesterol,LDL-C)和高密度脂蛋白胆固醇(high density lipoproteincholesterol,HDL-C)水平。结果:两组患者治疗后临床症状积分、FBG、FINS、HbA1c、HOMA-IR、TC、TG、LDL-C、BMI低于本组治疗前,且治疗组低于对照组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。两组患者血糖达标时间比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。治疗组每日胰岛素使用剂量低于对照组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:三黄汤能显著降低痰湿热结型2型糖尿病患者的血糖、血脂水平,改善患者临床症状,减少胰岛素用量。
