Objective This study explored whether thyroglobulin and thyroid disease prevalence rates were higher in pregnant Chinese women with a median urinary iodine concentration of 100-149μg/L,compared with those with a medi...Objective This study explored whether thyroglobulin and thyroid disease prevalence rates were higher in pregnant Chinese women with a median urinary iodine concentration of 100-149μg/L,compared with those with a median urinary iodine concentration of 150-249μg/L maintained through sustainable universal salt iodization.Methods This was a cross-sectional study in which 812 healthy pregnant women were enrolled to collect samples of their household edible salt,urine,and blood during their routine antenatal care in the18 counties in Fujian Province,China.The levels of salt iodine concentration,urinary iodine concentration(UIC),free triiodothyronine(FT3),free thyroid hormone(FT4),thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH),thyroglobulin(Tg),thyroid peroxidase antibody and thyroglobulin antibody were assessed during the routine antenatal care visits.Results The median UIC(m UIC)in pregnant women was 130.8μg/L(interquartile range=91.5-198.1μg/L)in the counties with an m UIC of 100-149μg/L(Group I),and 172.0μg/L(interquartile range=123.5-244.4μg/L)in the counties with an m UIC of 150-249μg/L(Group II).Goiter prevalence and thyroid nodule detection rates showed no difference between Group I and Group II(P>0.05).Except for FT4 values,the TSH,FT4,FT3,Tg and Tg values>40(μg/L)and the thyroid diseases prevalence rate(TDR)showed no significant differences between Group I and Group II(P>0.05),whether or not iodine supplementation measures were taken.Conclusion Compared with an m UIC of 150-249μg/L,not only there was no difference in thyroid morphology,but also the Tg value,rate of Tg values>40μg/L,and TDR were not higher in pregnant women in the counties with an m UIC of 100-149μg/L achieved through sustainable universal salt iodization in Fujian Province,China.展开更多
BACKGROUND Thyroglobulin(Tg)is one of the markers of thyroid cancer,and its concentration may be elevated in patients with malignant thyroid tumors.Thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH)is secreted by the pituitary gland,wh...BACKGROUND Thyroglobulin(Tg)is one of the markers of thyroid cancer,and its concentration may be elevated in patients with malignant thyroid tumors.Thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH)is secreted by the pituitary gland,which has a significant impact on thyroid gland function.Excessively high or low TSH levels may be associated with an increased risk of thyroid cancer.Thus,in-depth studies on the association of serum Tg and TSH levels with thyroid cancer risk in patients with thyroid nodules are warranted.This can help determine whether Tg and TSH levels can predict the degree of malignancy of thyroid nodules,which can in turn guide doctors in making accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.Furthermore,such studies can provide more accurate diagnostic methods for thyroid nodules and help patients become aware of the presence of thyroid cancer as early as possible,thereby improving the success rate of treatment and prognosis.AIM To investigate the association of serum Tg and TSH levels with the risk of thyroid cancer in patients undergoing thyroid nodule surgery.METHODS The clinical data and laboratory examination results of 130 patients who underwent thyroid nodule surgery were retrospectively analyzed.Furthermore,their preoperative serum Tg and TSH levels were recorded.Histopathological examination conducted during follow-up revealed the presence of thyroid cancer.Correlation analysis were used to analyze the association of Tg and TSH levels with the risk of thyroid cancer.RESULTS Of the 130 patients,60 were diagnosed with thyroid cancer.Statistical analysis revealed a significant positive correlation between serum Tg levels and the risk of thyroid cancer(P<0.05).This suggests that high serum Tg levels are associated with an increased risk of thyroid cancer.However,no significant correlation was observed between serum TSH levels and the risk of thyroid cancer(P>0.05).CONCLUSION In patients who underwent thyroid nodule surgery,serum Tg levels exhibited a significant correlation with the risk of thyroid cancer but serum TSH levels did not.These findings suggest that serum Tg can serve as an important biomarker for assessing the risk of thyroid cancer in these patients.展开更多
目的探讨参芪地黄汤化裁联合胰岛素治疗在二甲双胍控制血糖不佳气阴两虚证糖尿病患者中的应用价值。方法选取2019年3月—2022年6月就诊的100例二甲双胍控制血糖不佳气阴两虚证糖尿病开展回顾性研究,均为2型糖尿病。根据治疗方法不同分...目的探讨参芪地黄汤化裁联合胰岛素治疗在二甲双胍控制血糖不佳气阴两虚证糖尿病患者中的应用价值。方法选取2019年3月—2022年6月就诊的100例二甲双胍控制血糖不佳气阴两虚证糖尿病开展回顾性研究,均为2型糖尿病。根据治疗方法不同分为研究组和常规组,每组50例。研究组采用参芪地黄汤化裁联合胰岛素治疗,常规组采用胰岛素治疗。比较2组疗效、中医证候积分、血糖相关指标[糖化血红蛋白(HbA1c)、稳态模型胰岛素抵抗指数(HOMA-IR)、餐后2 h血糖(2 h PBG)、空腹血糖(FBG)、胰岛β细胞功能指数(HOMA-β)]、炎性指标[C反应蛋白(CRP)、单核细胞趋化蛋白-1(MCP-1)、白血病抑制因子(LIF)、高迁移率族蛋白B1(HMGB1)]、预后指标[脂蛋白相关磷脂酶A2(Lp-PLA2)、血尿酸(SUA)、甲状腺球蛋白(TG)]及安全性。结果研究组临床总有效率94.00%(47/50)高于常规组80.00%(40/50)(P<0.05)。治疗后研究组各中医证候积分及总积分低于常规组(P<0.05)。治疗后研究组HbA1c、2 h PBG、FBG、HOMA-IR低于常规组,HOMA-β高于常规组(P<0.05)。治疗后研究组CRP、MCP-1、LIF、HMGB1、Lp-PLA2、SUA、TG低于常规组(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)。结论参芪地黄汤化裁联合胰岛素治疗二甲双胍控制血糖不佳气阴两虚证糖尿病患者效果显著,可有效降低血糖水平,改善临床症状,减轻炎症反应,且安全性高。展开更多
基金sponsored by the Fujian Provincial Health Technology Project[2020CXA020]Fujian Provincial Natural Science Funding[2020J01093]Construction of Fujian Provincial Scientific and Technological Innovation Platform[2019Y2001]
文摘Objective This study explored whether thyroglobulin and thyroid disease prevalence rates were higher in pregnant Chinese women with a median urinary iodine concentration of 100-149μg/L,compared with those with a median urinary iodine concentration of 150-249μg/L maintained through sustainable universal salt iodization.Methods This was a cross-sectional study in which 812 healthy pregnant women were enrolled to collect samples of their household edible salt,urine,and blood during their routine antenatal care in the18 counties in Fujian Province,China.The levels of salt iodine concentration,urinary iodine concentration(UIC),free triiodothyronine(FT3),free thyroid hormone(FT4),thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH),thyroglobulin(Tg),thyroid peroxidase antibody and thyroglobulin antibody were assessed during the routine antenatal care visits.Results The median UIC(m UIC)in pregnant women was 130.8μg/L(interquartile range=91.5-198.1μg/L)in the counties with an m UIC of 100-149μg/L(Group I),and 172.0μg/L(interquartile range=123.5-244.4μg/L)in the counties with an m UIC of 150-249μg/L(Group II).Goiter prevalence and thyroid nodule detection rates showed no difference between Group I and Group II(P>0.05).Except for FT4 values,the TSH,FT4,FT3,Tg and Tg values>40(μg/L)and the thyroid diseases prevalence rate(TDR)showed no significant differences between Group I and Group II(P>0.05),whether or not iodine supplementation measures were taken.Conclusion Compared with an m UIC of 150-249μg/L,not only there was no difference in thyroid morphology,but also the Tg value,rate of Tg values>40μg/L,and TDR were not higher in pregnant women in the counties with an m UIC of 100-149μg/L achieved through sustainable universal salt iodization in Fujian Province,China.
文摘BACKGROUND Thyroglobulin(Tg)is one of the markers of thyroid cancer,and its concentration may be elevated in patients with malignant thyroid tumors.Thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH)is secreted by the pituitary gland,which has a significant impact on thyroid gland function.Excessively high or low TSH levels may be associated with an increased risk of thyroid cancer.Thus,in-depth studies on the association of serum Tg and TSH levels with thyroid cancer risk in patients with thyroid nodules are warranted.This can help determine whether Tg and TSH levels can predict the degree of malignancy of thyroid nodules,which can in turn guide doctors in making accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.Furthermore,such studies can provide more accurate diagnostic methods for thyroid nodules and help patients become aware of the presence of thyroid cancer as early as possible,thereby improving the success rate of treatment and prognosis.AIM To investigate the association of serum Tg and TSH levels with the risk of thyroid cancer in patients undergoing thyroid nodule surgery.METHODS The clinical data and laboratory examination results of 130 patients who underwent thyroid nodule surgery were retrospectively analyzed.Furthermore,their preoperative serum Tg and TSH levels were recorded.Histopathological examination conducted during follow-up revealed the presence of thyroid cancer.Correlation analysis were used to analyze the association of Tg and TSH levels with the risk of thyroid cancer.RESULTS Of the 130 patients,60 were diagnosed with thyroid cancer.Statistical analysis revealed a significant positive correlation between serum Tg levels and the risk of thyroid cancer(P<0.05).This suggests that high serum Tg levels are associated with an increased risk of thyroid cancer.However,no significant correlation was observed between serum TSH levels and the risk of thyroid cancer(P>0.05).CONCLUSION In patients who underwent thyroid nodule surgery,serum Tg levels exhibited a significant correlation with the risk of thyroid cancer but serum TSH levels did not.These findings suggest that serum Tg can serve as an important biomarker for assessing the risk of thyroid cancer in these patients.
文摘目的探讨参芪地黄汤化裁联合胰岛素治疗在二甲双胍控制血糖不佳气阴两虚证糖尿病患者中的应用价值。方法选取2019年3月—2022年6月就诊的100例二甲双胍控制血糖不佳气阴两虚证糖尿病开展回顾性研究,均为2型糖尿病。根据治疗方法不同分为研究组和常规组,每组50例。研究组采用参芪地黄汤化裁联合胰岛素治疗,常规组采用胰岛素治疗。比较2组疗效、中医证候积分、血糖相关指标[糖化血红蛋白(HbA1c)、稳态模型胰岛素抵抗指数(HOMA-IR)、餐后2 h血糖(2 h PBG)、空腹血糖(FBG)、胰岛β细胞功能指数(HOMA-β)]、炎性指标[C反应蛋白(CRP)、单核细胞趋化蛋白-1(MCP-1)、白血病抑制因子(LIF)、高迁移率族蛋白B1(HMGB1)]、预后指标[脂蛋白相关磷脂酶A2(Lp-PLA2)、血尿酸(SUA)、甲状腺球蛋白(TG)]及安全性。结果研究组临床总有效率94.00%(47/50)高于常规组80.00%(40/50)(P<0.05)。治疗后研究组各中医证候积分及总积分低于常规组(P<0.05)。治疗后研究组HbA1c、2 h PBG、FBG、HOMA-IR低于常规组,HOMA-β高于常规组(P<0.05)。治疗后研究组CRP、MCP-1、LIF、HMGB1、Lp-PLA2、SUA、TG低于常规组(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)。结论参芪地黄汤化裁联合胰岛素治疗二甲双胍控制血糖不佳气阴两虚证糖尿病患者效果显著,可有效降低血糖水平,改善临床症状,减轻炎症反应,且安全性高。
