Objective We aimed to explore the association between obesity and depression and the role of systemic inflammation in older adults.Methods Adults≥65 years old(n=1,973)were interviewed at baseline in 2018 and 1,459 we...Objective We aimed to explore the association between obesity and depression and the role of systemic inflammation in older adults.Methods Adults≥65 years old(n=1,973)were interviewed at baseline in 2018 and 1,459 were followed up in 2021.General and abdominal obesity were assessed,and serum C-reactive protein(CRP)levels were measured at baseline.Depression status was assessed at baseline and at follow-up.Logistic regression was used to analyze the relationship between obesity and the incidence of depression and worsening of depressive symptoms,as well as the relationship between obesity and CRP levels.The associations of CRP levels with the geriatric depression scale,as well as with its three dimensions,were investigated using multiple linear regressions.Results General obesity was associated with worsening depression symptoms and incident depression,with an odds ratio(OR)[95%confidence interval(CI)]of 1.53(1.13-2.12)and 1.80(1.23-2.63),especially among old male subjects,with OR(95%CI)of 2.12(1.25-3.58)and 2.24(1.22-4.11),respectively;however,no significant relationship was observed between abdominal obesity and depression.In addition,general obesity was associated with high levels of CRP,with OR(95%CI)of 2.58(1.75-3.81),especially in subjects free of depression at baseline,with OR(95%CI)of 3.15(1.97-5.04),and CRP levels were positively correlated with a score of specific dimension(life satisfaction)of depression,P<0.05.Conclusion General obesity,rather than abdominal obesity,was associated with worsening depressive symptoms and incident depression,which can be partly explained by the systemic inflammatory response,and the impact of obesity on depression should be taken more seriously in the older male population.展开更多
Baicalin, a type of flavanoid, effectively prevents cellular apoptosis induced by various factors. However, little evidence is available regarding its role on amyloid β (Aβ) -induced neuronal apoptosis. The presen...Baicalin, a type of flavanoid, effectively prevents cellular apoptosis induced by various factors. However, little evidence is available regarding its role on amyloid β (Aβ) -induced neuronal apoptosis. The present study investigated the protective mechanisms of baicalin on Aβ-induced neuronal apoptosis. Flow cytometry and cation dye 5, 5', 6, 6'-tetrachloro-1, 1', 3, 3'-tetraethyl- benzimidazoly lcarbocyanine iodide (JC-1) were employed to measure mitochondrial membrane potential, and nitric oxide secretion and apoptotic-related factors, such as caspase-3, were comprehensively analyzed. Results demonstrated a protective effect of baicalin on Aβ-treated SH-SY5Y cell viability; the rate of apoptosis decreased, nitric oxide generation and expression of caspase-3 were effectively inhibited, and mitochondrial membrane potential was effectively protected. Baicalin inhibited Aβ-induced neuronal apoptosis via multiple targets and multiple pathways, such as the inhibition of free radical damage, reduction of caspase-3 expression, and protection of normal mitochondrial functions.展开更多
Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)is a treasure of traditional Chinese culture and a gift to the world.TCM tacit knowledge refers to the knowledge and experiences formed in the process of learning and practice of TCM.T...Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)is a treasure of traditional Chinese culture and a gift to the world.TCM tacit knowledge refers to the knowledge and experiences formed in the process of learning and practice of TCM.The objective of this study is to discuss the importance of TCM tacit knowledge in the inheritance and education of TCM.As the essence of the TCM,TCM tacit knowledge has the characteristics of massive,complicated,relativistic,highly individualized,constantly innovative,the dependence of cultural background and the regional environment,as well as difficult to explicate.It exists in every aspect of the TCM theory and the process of dialectical treatment.Besides the traditional master‑apprentice,family‑based,school‑based,and inheritance and education methods,together with the inheritance based on the books,images,and network platforms,in the process of TCM modernization,a variety of modern theoretical models and computing techniques have also been used in the mining of the TCM tacit knowledge.In this study,we introduced the usage of SECI model,complexity adaptive system,latent variable model,and some of the data mining technologies in the TCM tacit knowledge mining.An accurate and efficient inheritance of TCM tacit knowledge is the key to maintain the vitality and innovative development of TCM.Under the reasonable application and combination of the traditional education methods,modern mining methods,and further the artificial intelligence,the explicit and inheritance of TCM tacit knowledge will get tremendous development,and it could extremely improve the efficiency and accuracy of the TCM inheritance and the TCM modernization.展开更多
Objective To assess the prevalence of and related risk factors for aspirin resistance in elderly patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Methods Two hundred and forty-six elderly patients (75.9 ±7.4 years) w...Objective To assess the prevalence of and related risk factors for aspirin resistance in elderly patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Methods Two hundred and forty-six elderly patients (75.9 ±7.4 years) with CAD who received daily aspirin therapy (≥75 mg) over one month were recruited. The effect of aspirin was assessed using light transmission aggregometry (LTA) and thrombelastography platelet mapping assay (TEG). Aspirin resistance was defined as ≥20% arachidonic acid (AA)-induced aggregation and ≥70% adenosine diphosphate (ADP)-induced aggregation in the LTA assay. An aspirin semi-responder was defined as meeting one (but not both) of the criteria described above. Based on the results of TEG, aspirin resistance was defined as ≥50% aggregation induced by AA. Results As determined by LTA, 23 (9.3%) of the elderly CAD patients were resistant to aspirin therapy; 91 (37.0%) were semi-responders. As determined by TEG, 61 patients (24.8%) were aspirin resistant. Of the 61 patients who were aspirin resistant by TEG, 19 were aspirin resistant according to LTA results. Twenty-four of 91 semi-responders by LTA were aspirin resistant by TEG. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that elevated fasting serum glucose level (Odds ratio: 1.517; 95% CI: 1.176–1.957; P = 0.001) was a significant risk factor for aspirin resistance as determined by TEG. Conclusions A significant number of elderly patients with CAD are resistant to aspirin therapy. Fasting blood glucose level is closely associatedwith aspirin resistance in elderlyCAD patients.展开更多
Objective:To identify the relationship between interleukin(IL)-15 levels and sarcopenia in human immunodeficiency virus(HIV)-infected patients who have received antiretroviral therapy.Methods:This study was a cross-se...Objective:To identify the relationship between interleukin(IL)-15 levels and sarcopenia in human immunodeficiency virus(HIV)-infected patients who have received antiretroviral therapy.Methods:This study was a cross-sectional design with 70 participants conducted from January to March 2021.All the participants were assessed for sarcopenia and the IL-15 levels.Sarcopenia was established based on the the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia(AWGS)2019 criteria.Plasma IL-15 was determined.This analysis was carried out by means of 2×2 tabulation and the statistical test used is Chi-square.Results:Seventy patients received antiretroviral therapy>6 months and showed a good clinical response.Among them,36(51.4%)took zidovudine-based antiretroviral therapy with a median duration of illness of 5 years.The proportion of sarcopenia in patients with HIV infection was 32.9%.The median CD4 cell count was 395.5 cells/L(range:203-937 cells/L).Logistic regression analysis revealed that age>50 years(aOR 8.3,95%CI 1.6-44.5),underweight(aOR 7.7,95%CI 1.5-40.5),IL-15≥150.5 ng/L(aOR 4.9,95%CI 1.3-19.0)and female(aOR 4.8,95%CI 1.2-18.3 were significant and independent adverse predictors of sarcopenia in subjects with HIV infection.Conclusions:There is an association between high levels of IL-15 and sarcopenia in HIV-infected patients on antiretroviral therapy for more than 6 months with good clinical response.展开更多
Objective To describe the distribution of plasma high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) and explore the relationship between hsCRP and metabolic risk factors among residents living in longevity areas of China. ...Objective To describe the distribution of plasma high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) and explore the relationship between hsCRP and metabolic risk factors among residents living in longevity areas of China. Methods 268 individuals aged between 40 and 59 years and 506 individuals aged over 90 years were selected from 5 longevity areas of China to participate in a cross section longitudinal cohort study. The participants were interviewed with general health related questionnaire to collect their demographic, behavioral and lifestyle data, as well as their chronic conditions, and meanwhile their physical and biomedical parameters including waist circumference (WC), blood pressure (BP), hsCRP, plasma lipids, and fasting blood glucose (FBG) were measured. Results The median of hsCRP was 0.99 mg/L in the middle-aged group and 2.76 mg/L in the oldest old group. No significant gender difference was observed between the above two groups. Among the oldest old individuals, 36.56% had an hsCRP level 〉3.0 mg/L. The prevalence of high hsCRP was 26.79% in the middle-aged group. The results of stepwise multiple linear regression analyses showed that HDL-C was independently associated with In (hsCRP) concentration in the middle-aged group, whereas In (TG), HDL-C and FBG were correlated after adjustment for gender, study site, smoking, drinking, education and BMI in the oldest old group. Conclusion HDL-C is a stronger predictor of elevated hsCRP than other metabolic factors in the middle-aged population. For the oldest old persons, high TG, low HDL-C, and FBG predict elevated plasma hsCRP.展开更多
BACKGROUND In-hospital cardiac arrest(IHCA)constitutes a significant cause of morbidity and mortality.As data is scarce in the Middle East and Lebanon,we devised this study to shed some light on it to better inform bo...BACKGROUND In-hospital cardiac arrest(IHCA)constitutes a significant cause of morbidity and mortality.As data is scarce in the Middle East and Lebanon,we devised this study to shed some light on it to better inform both hospitals and policymakers about the magnitude and quality of IHCA care in Lebanon.METHODS We analyzed retrospective data from 680 IHCA events at the American University of Beirut Medical Center between July 1,2016 and May 2,2019.Sociodemographic variables included age and sex,in addition to the comorbidities listed in the Charlson comorbidity index.IHCA event variables were day,event location,time from activation to arrival,initial cardiac rhythm,and the total number of IHCA events.We also looked at the months and years.We considered the return of spontaneous circulation(ROSC)and survival to discharge(StD)to be our outcomes of interest.RESULTS The incidence of IHCA was 6.58 per 1,000 hospital admissions(95%CI:6.09−7.08).Non-shockable rhythms were 90.7%of IHCAs.Most IHCA cases occurred in the closed units(87.9%)(intensive care unit,respiratory care unit,neurology care unit,and cardiology care unit)and on weekdays(76.5%).ROSC followed more than half the IHCA events(56%).However,only 5.4%of IHCA events achieved StD.Both ROSC and StD were higher in cases with a shockable rhythm.Survival outcomes were not significantly different between day,evening,and nightshifts.ROSC was not significantly different between weekdays and weekends;however,StD was higher in events that happened during weekdays than weekends(6.7%vs.1.9%,P=0.002).CONCLUSIONS The incidence of IHCA was high,and its outcomes were lower compared to other developed countries.Survival outcomes were better for patients who had a shockable rhythm and were similar between the time of day and days of the week.These findings may help inform hospitals and policymakers about the magnitude and quality of IHCA care in Lebanon.展开更多
Background: Prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) is increasing as the world ages. AF is associated with higher risk of mortality and disease, including stroke, hypertension, heart failure, and dementia. Prevalenc...Background: Prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) is increasing as the world ages. AF is associated with higher risk of mortality and disease, including stroke, hypertension, heart failure, and dementia. Prevalence of AF differs with each population studied, and research on non-Western populations and the oldest old is scarce. Methods: We used data from the 2012 wave of the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey, a community-based study in eight longevity areas in China, to estimate AF prevalence in an elderly Chinese population (n = 1418, mean age = 85.6 years) and to identify risk factors. We determined the presence olAF in our participants using single-lead electrocardiograms. The weighted prevalence olAF was estimated in subjects stratified according to age groups (65-74, 75 84, 85-94, 95 years and above) and gender. We used logistic regressions to determine the potential risk factors of AF. Results: The overall prevalence of AF was 3.5%; 2.4% of men and 4.5% of women had AF (P 〈 0.05). AF was associated with weight extremes of being underweight or overweight/obese. Finally, advanced age (85 94 years), history of stroke or heart disease, low high-density lipoprotein levels, low triglyceride levels, and lack of regular physical activity were associated with AF. Conclusions: In urban elderly AF prevalence increased with age (P 〈 0.05), and in rural elderly, women had higher AF prevalence (P 〈 0.05). Further exploration of population-specific risk factors is needed to address the AF epidemic.展开更多
Acute kidney injury(AKI)is a serious clinical complication with high morbidity and mortality rates.Despite substantial progress in understanding the mechanism of AKI,no effective therapy is available for treatment or ...Acute kidney injury(AKI)is a serious clinical complication with high morbidity and mortality rates.Despite substantial progress in understanding the mechanism of AKI,no effective therapy is available for treatment or prevention.We previously found that G protein-coupled receptor(GPCR)family member free fatty acid receptor 4(FFAR4)agonist TUG891 alleviated kidney dysfunction and tubular injury in AKI mice.However,the versatile role of FFAR4 in kidney has not been well characterized.In the study,the expression of FFAR4 was abnormally decreased in tubular epithelial cells(TECs)of cisplatin,cecal ligation/perforation and ischemia/reperfusion injury-induced AKI mice,respectively.Systemic and conditional TEC-specific knockout of FFAR4 aggravated renal function and pathological damage,whereas FFAR4 activation by TUG-891 alleviated the severity of disease in cisplatin-induced AKI mice.Notably,FFAR4,as a key determinant,was firstly explored to regulate cellular senescence both in injured kidneys of AKI mice and TECs,which was indicated by senescence-associatedβ-galactosidase(SA-β-gal)activity,marker protein p53,p21,Lamin B1,phospho-histone H2A.X,phospho-Rb expression,and secretory phenotype IL-6 level.Mechanistically,pharmacological activation and overexpression of FFAR4 reversed the decrease of aging-related SirT3 protein,where FFAR4 regulated SirT3 expression to exhibit anti-senescent effect via Gq subunit-mediated CaMKKβ/AMPK signaling in cisplatin-induced mice and TECs.These findings highlight the original role of tubular FFAR4 in cellular senescence via AMPK/SirT3 signaling and identify FFAR4 as a potential drug target against AKI.展开更多
This article presents analyses on dynamics of family households and elderly living arrangements in China mainly based on the micro data of 2010,2000 and 1990 censuses.We demonstrate and discuss the trends and rural-ur...This article presents analyses on dynamics of family households and elderly living arrangements in China mainly based on the micro data of 2010,2000 and 1990 censuses.We demonstrate and discuss the trends and rural-urban differentials of largely declined household size,quickly increasing one-person and one-couple-only households,substantially increased proportions of elderly living alone or with spouse only.It is strikingly interesting that proportion of three-generation family households increased by 18.9%in rural area but decreased by 23.7%in urban areas in 2010 compared to 1990,due to rural-urban differences in demographic effects of large fertility decline and socioeconomic/attitude changes.We also present and discuss two interesting demographic phenomenon which were relatively overlooked in the literature.First,increase in number of households is much larger than population growth,due to shrinking of the household size and decomposition of larger families into smaller ones,and very much slowed-down population growth.Second,increases in numbers of elderly(especially oldest-old)who live alone or with spouse only are dramatically larger than the increase in the corresponding proportions,due to the effects of rapid population aging,while later and larger birth cohorts become old.Such trends have important implications for the analyses on the current and future market demands of the products and services,of which households are the consumption units.We recommend that the studies on home-based energy use and sustainable development should be based on analyses of family household dynamics rather than population growth.展开更多
Summary What is already known on this topic?Little is known about gender differences in health,family,and socioeconomics among oldest-old in China,What is added by this report?This study aims to fill this knowledge ga...Summary What is already known on this topic?Little is known about gender differences in health,family,and socioeconomics among oldest-old in China,What is added by this report?This study aims to fill this knowledge gap through analyzing gender differences in familial status,socioeconomics,functional capacities,and self-reported wellbeing using the 1998,2008–2009,and 2017–2018 waves of the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey.展开更多
An 89-year-old woman was admitted with a 3-day history of dysphagia and lower jaw twitching. She had a history of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, surgically corrected left proximal humeral fracture, and right C5 derm...An 89-year-old woman was admitted with a 3-day history of dysphagia and lower jaw twitching. She had a history of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, surgically corrected left proximal humeral fracture, and right C5 dermatome postherpetic neuralgia. The jaw twitching had caused dysphagia with an inability to drink liquids. Physical examination confirmed the persistent lower jaw myoclonus (Supplementary Video;http://links.lww.com/CM9/A48). The patient was fully conscious and had no twitching or nystagmus in any of her other extremities. The results of neurological examination and biochemical analysis (including complete blood profile, electrolyte level, random glucose concentration, renal function test, and liver function test) were all within the normal range. Computed tomography of the brain was unremarkable and an electroencephalogram showed no evidence of seizure. A careful review of her prescribed medications revealed the following: the patient complained of allodynia over the right C5 dermatome around 3 months prior and was prescribed gabapentin. The dosage of gabapentin was increased to 300 mg total dissolved solids (TDS) around 2 months prior. Creatinine levels were normal but her glomerular filtration rate, as estimated by the Cockcroft-Gault equation, was 36 mL/min.[1] Since the patient’s relatives supervised her medication intake, overdosage was not possible. Gabapentin was discontinued and replaced with pregabalin 50 mg BD and the patient was prescribed valium 2 mg TDS transiently. The jaw myoclonus subsided on the second day. After a consultation with a speech therapist, the patient resumed oral intake and remained tolerant of a normal diet. Upon review after 1 month, the patient remained free from jaw myoclonus.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China[2020 YFC2003000]。
文摘Objective We aimed to explore the association between obesity and depression and the role of systemic inflammation in older adults.Methods Adults≥65 years old(n=1,973)were interviewed at baseline in 2018 and 1,459 were followed up in 2021.General and abdominal obesity were assessed,and serum C-reactive protein(CRP)levels were measured at baseline.Depression status was assessed at baseline and at follow-up.Logistic regression was used to analyze the relationship between obesity and the incidence of depression and worsening of depressive symptoms,as well as the relationship between obesity and CRP levels.The associations of CRP levels with the geriatric depression scale,as well as with its three dimensions,were investigated using multiple linear regressions.Results General obesity was associated with worsening depression symptoms and incident depression,with an odds ratio(OR)[95%confidence interval(CI)]of 1.53(1.13-2.12)and 1.80(1.23-2.63),especially among old male subjects,with OR(95%CI)of 2.12(1.25-3.58)and 2.24(1.22-4.11),respectively;however,no significant relationship was observed between abdominal obesity and depression.In addition,general obesity was associated with high levels of CRP,with OR(95%CI)of 2.58(1.75-3.81),especially in subjects free of depression at baseline,with OR(95%CI)of 3.15(1.97-5.04),and CRP levels were positively correlated with a score of specific dimension(life satisfaction)of depression,P<0.05.Conclusion General obesity,rather than abdominal obesity,was associated with worsening depressive symptoms and incident depression,which can be partly explained by the systemic inflammatory response,and the impact of obesity on depression should be taken more seriously in the older male population.
基金the Chinese PLA General Hospital Nursery Fund,No.07MP417
文摘Baicalin, a type of flavanoid, effectively prevents cellular apoptosis induced by various factors. However, little evidence is available regarding its role on amyloid β (Aβ) -induced neuronal apoptosis. The present study investigated the protective mechanisms of baicalin on Aβ-induced neuronal apoptosis. Flow cytometry and cation dye 5, 5', 6, 6'-tetrachloro-1, 1', 3, 3'-tetraethyl- benzimidazoly lcarbocyanine iodide (JC-1) were employed to measure mitochondrial membrane potential, and nitric oxide secretion and apoptotic-related factors, such as caspase-3, were comprehensively analyzed. Results demonstrated a protective effect of baicalin on Aβ-treated SH-SY5Y cell viability; the rate of apoptosis decreased, nitric oxide generation and expression of caspase-3 were effectively inhibited, and mitochondrial membrane potential was effectively protected. Baicalin inhibited Aβ-induced neuronal apoptosis via multiple targets and multiple pathways, such as the inhibition of free radical damage, reduction of caspase-3 expression, and protection of normal mitochondrial functions.
基金This study was supported by the grant from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 81100160, 81470504). The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
基金National Key R&D Program of China(2017YFC1700301)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central public welfare research institutes(ZZ13-024-4)+1 种基金Qihuang Scholar of“Millions of Talents Project”(Qihuang Project)of Traditional Chinese Medicine Inheritance and Innovation to Feng-Qin Xuand Beijing NOVA Program(Cross-discipline,Z191100001119014)to Yue Liu.
文摘Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)is a treasure of traditional Chinese culture and a gift to the world.TCM tacit knowledge refers to the knowledge and experiences formed in the process of learning and practice of TCM.The objective of this study is to discuss the importance of TCM tacit knowledge in the inheritance and education of TCM.As the essence of the TCM,TCM tacit knowledge has the characteristics of massive,complicated,relativistic,highly individualized,constantly innovative,the dependence of cultural background and the regional environment,as well as difficult to explicate.It exists in every aspect of the TCM theory and the process of dialectical treatment.Besides the traditional master‑apprentice,family‑based,school‑based,and inheritance and education methods,together with the inheritance based on the books,images,and network platforms,in the process of TCM modernization,a variety of modern theoretical models and computing techniques have also been used in the mining of the TCM tacit knowledge.In this study,we introduced the usage of SECI model,complexity adaptive system,latent variable model,and some of the data mining technologies in the TCM tacit knowledge mining.An accurate and efficient inheritance of TCM tacit knowledge is the key to maintain the vitality and innovative development of TCM.Under the reasonable application and combination of the traditional education methods,modern mining methods,and further the artificial intelligence,the explicit and inheritance of TCM tacit knowledge will get tremendous development,and it could extremely improve the efficiency and accuracy of the TCM inheritance and the TCM modernization.
文摘Objective To assess the prevalence of and related risk factors for aspirin resistance in elderly patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Methods Two hundred and forty-six elderly patients (75.9 ±7.4 years) with CAD who received daily aspirin therapy (≥75 mg) over one month were recruited. The effect of aspirin was assessed using light transmission aggregometry (LTA) and thrombelastography platelet mapping assay (TEG). Aspirin resistance was defined as ≥20% arachidonic acid (AA)-induced aggregation and ≥70% adenosine diphosphate (ADP)-induced aggregation in the LTA assay. An aspirin semi-responder was defined as meeting one (but not both) of the criteria described above. Based on the results of TEG, aspirin resistance was defined as ≥50% aggregation induced by AA. Results As determined by LTA, 23 (9.3%) of the elderly CAD patients were resistant to aspirin therapy; 91 (37.0%) were semi-responders. As determined by TEG, 61 patients (24.8%) were aspirin resistant. Of the 61 patients who were aspirin resistant by TEG, 19 were aspirin resistant according to LTA results. Twenty-four of 91 semi-responders by LTA were aspirin resistant by TEG. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that elevated fasting serum glucose level (Odds ratio: 1.517; 95% CI: 1.176–1.957; P = 0.001) was a significant risk factor for aspirin resistance as determined by TEG. Conclusions A significant number of elderly patients with CAD are resistant to aspirin therapy. Fasting blood glucose level is closely associatedwith aspirin resistance in elderlyCAD patients.
文摘Objective:To identify the relationship between interleukin(IL)-15 levels and sarcopenia in human immunodeficiency virus(HIV)-infected patients who have received antiretroviral therapy.Methods:This study was a cross-sectional design with 70 participants conducted from January to March 2021.All the participants were assessed for sarcopenia and the IL-15 levels.Sarcopenia was established based on the the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia(AWGS)2019 criteria.Plasma IL-15 was determined.This analysis was carried out by means of 2×2 tabulation and the statistical test used is Chi-square.Results:Seventy patients received antiretroviral therapy>6 months and showed a good clinical response.Among them,36(51.4%)took zidovudine-based antiretroviral therapy with a median duration of illness of 5 years.The proportion of sarcopenia in patients with HIV infection was 32.9%.The median CD4 cell count was 395.5 cells/L(range:203-937 cells/L).Logistic regression analysis revealed that age>50 years(aOR 8.3,95%CI 1.6-44.5),underweight(aOR 7.7,95%CI 1.5-40.5),IL-15≥150.5 ng/L(aOR 4.9,95%CI 1.3-19.0)and female(aOR 4.8,95%CI 1.2-18.3 were significant and independent adverse predictors of sarcopenia in subjects with HIV infection.Conclusions:There is an association between high levels of IL-15 and sarcopenia in HIV-infected patients on antiretroviral therapy for more than 6 months with good clinical response.
基金supported by National Natural Science Founda on of China (70533010)NIH grant # 5R24 TW 007988the Fogarty Interna onal Clinical Research Scholars Support Center at Vanderbilt-AAMC
文摘Objective To describe the distribution of plasma high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) and explore the relationship between hsCRP and metabolic risk factors among residents living in longevity areas of China. Methods 268 individuals aged between 40 and 59 years and 506 individuals aged over 90 years were selected from 5 longevity areas of China to participate in a cross section longitudinal cohort study. The participants were interviewed with general health related questionnaire to collect their demographic, behavioral and lifestyle data, as well as their chronic conditions, and meanwhile their physical and biomedical parameters including waist circumference (WC), blood pressure (BP), hsCRP, plasma lipids, and fasting blood glucose (FBG) were measured. Results The median of hsCRP was 0.99 mg/L in the middle-aged group and 2.76 mg/L in the oldest old group. No significant gender difference was observed between the above two groups. Among the oldest old individuals, 36.56% had an hsCRP level 〉3.0 mg/L. The prevalence of high hsCRP was 26.79% in the middle-aged group. The results of stepwise multiple linear regression analyses showed that HDL-C was independently associated with In (hsCRP) concentration in the middle-aged group, whereas In (TG), HDL-C and FBG were correlated after adjustment for gender, study site, smoking, drinking, education and BMI in the oldest old group. Conclusion HDL-C is a stronger predictor of elevated hsCRP than other metabolic factors in the middle-aged population. For the oldest old persons, high TG, low HDL-C, and FBG predict elevated plasma hsCRP.
文摘BACKGROUND In-hospital cardiac arrest(IHCA)constitutes a significant cause of morbidity and mortality.As data is scarce in the Middle East and Lebanon,we devised this study to shed some light on it to better inform both hospitals and policymakers about the magnitude and quality of IHCA care in Lebanon.METHODS We analyzed retrospective data from 680 IHCA events at the American University of Beirut Medical Center between July 1,2016 and May 2,2019.Sociodemographic variables included age and sex,in addition to the comorbidities listed in the Charlson comorbidity index.IHCA event variables were day,event location,time from activation to arrival,initial cardiac rhythm,and the total number of IHCA events.We also looked at the months and years.We considered the return of spontaneous circulation(ROSC)and survival to discharge(StD)to be our outcomes of interest.RESULTS The incidence of IHCA was 6.58 per 1,000 hospital admissions(95%CI:6.09−7.08).Non-shockable rhythms were 90.7%of IHCAs.Most IHCA cases occurred in the closed units(87.9%)(intensive care unit,respiratory care unit,neurology care unit,and cardiology care unit)and on weekdays(76.5%).ROSC followed more than half the IHCA events(56%).However,only 5.4%of IHCA events achieved StD.Both ROSC and StD were higher in cases with a shockable rhythm.Survival outcomes were not significantly different between day,evening,and nightshifts.ROSC was not significantly different between weekdays and weekends;however,StD was higher in events that happened during weekdays than weekends(6.7%vs.1.9%,P=0.002).CONCLUSIONS The incidence of IHCA was high,and its outcomes were lower compared to other developed countries.Survival outcomes were better for patients who had a shockable rhythm and were similar between the time of day and days of the week.These findings may help inform hospitals and policymakers about the magnitude and quality of IHCA care in Lebanon.
文摘Background: Prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) is increasing as the world ages. AF is associated with higher risk of mortality and disease, including stroke, hypertension, heart failure, and dementia. Prevalence of AF differs with each population studied, and research on non-Western populations and the oldest old is scarce. Methods: We used data from the 2012 wave of the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey, a community-based study in eight longevity areas in China, to estimate AF prevalence in an elderly Chinese population (n = 1418, mean age = 85.6 years) and to identify risk factors. We determined the presence olAF in our participants using single-lead electrocardiograms. The weighted prevalence olAF was estimated in subjects stratified according to age groups (65-74, 75 84, 85-94, 95 years and above) and gender. We used logistic regressions to determine the potential risk factors of AF. Results: The overall prevalence of AF was 3.5%; 2.4% of men and 4.5% of women had AF (P 〈 0.05). AF was associated with weight extremes of being underweight or overweight/obese. Finally, advanced age (85 94 years), history of stroke or heart disease, low high-density lipoprotein levels, low triglyceride levels, and lack of regular physical activity were associated with AF. Conclusions: In urban elderly AF prevalence increased with age (P 〈 0.05), and in rural elderly, women had higher AF prevalence (P 〈 0.05). Further exploration of population-specific risk factors is needed to address the AF epidemic.
基金National Key R&D Program of China(2020YFC2005000)Science/Technology Project of Sichuan province(2020YFQ0055,2021YFQ0027)+1 种基金1.3.5 project for disciplines of excellence from West China Hospital of Sichuan University(ZYGD18027)The schematic illustration was designed by Figdraw.
文摘Acute kidney injury(AKI)is a serious clinical complication with high morbidity and mortality rates.Despite substantial progress in understanding the mechanism of AKI,no effective therapy is available for treatment or prevention.We previously found that G protein-coupled receptor(GPCR)family member free fatty acid receptor 4(FFAR4)agonist TUG891 alleviated kidney dysfunction and tubular injury in AKI mice.However,the versatile role of FFAR4 in kidney has not been well characterized.In the study,the expression of FFAR4 was abnormally decreased in tubular epithelial cells(TECs)of cisplatin,cecal ligation/perforation and ischemia/reperfusion injury-induced AKI mice,respectively.Systemic and conditional TEC-specific knockout of FFAR4 aggravated renal function and pathological damage,whereas FFAR4 activation by TUG-891 alleviated the severity of disease in cisplatin-induced AKI mice.Notably,FFAR4,as a key determinant,was firstly explored to regulate cellular senescence both in injured kidneys of AKI mice and TECs,which was indicated by senescence-associatedβ-galactosidase(SA-β-gal)activity,marker protein p53,p21,Lamin B1,phospho-histone H2A.X,phospho-Rb expression,and secretory phenotype IL-6 level.Mechanistically,pharmacological activation and overexpression of FFAR4 reversed the decrease of aging-related SirT3 protein,where FFAR4 regulated SirT3 expression to exhibit anti-senescent effect via Gq subunit-mediated CaMKKβ/AMPK signaling in cisplatin-induced mice and TECs.These findings highlight the original role of tubular FFAR4 in cellular senescence via AMPK/SirT3 signaling and identify FFAR4 as a potential drug target against AKI.
基金supported by National Natural Sciences Foundation of China(71490732).
文摘This article presents analyses on dynamics of family households and elderly living arrangements in China mainly based on the micro data of 2010,2000 and 1990 censuses.We demonstrate and discuss the trends and rural-urban differentials of largely declined household size,quickly increasing one-person and one-couple-only households,substantially increased proportions of elderly living alone or with spouse only.It is strikingly interesting that proportion of three-generation family households increased by 18.9%in rural area but decreased by 23.7%in urban areas in 2010 compared to 1990,due to rural-urban differences in demographic effects of large fertility decline and socioeconomic/attitude changes.We also present and discuss two interesting demographic phenomenon which were relatively overlooked in the literature.First,increase in number of households is much larger than population growth,due to shrinking of the household size and decomposition of larger families into smaller ones,and very much slowed-down population growth.Second,increases in numbers of elderly(especially oldest-old)who live alone or with spouse only are dramatically larger than the increase in the corresponding proportions,due to the effects of rapid population aging,while later and larger birth cohorts become old.Such trends have important implications for the analyses on the current and future market demands of the products and services,of which households are the consumption units.We recommend that the studies on home-based energy use and sustainable development should be based on analyses of family household dynamics rather than population growth.
基金National Key R&D Program of China(2018YFC2000400),National Natural Sciences Foundation of China(72061137004,71490732),the U.S.NIA/NIH(P01AG031719)and Duke/Duke NUS/RECA(Pilot)/2019/0051.
文摘Summary What is already known on this topic?Little is known about gender differences in health,family,and socioeconomics among oldest-old in China,What is added by this report?This study aims to fill this knowledge gap through analyzing gender differences in familial status,socioeconomics,functional capacities,and self-reported wellbeing using the 1998,2008–2009,and 2017–2018 waves of the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey.
文摘An 89-year-old woman was admitted with a 3-day history of dysphagia and lower jaw twitching. She had a history of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, surgically corrected left proximal humeral fracture, and right C5 dermatome postherpetic neuralgia. The jaw twitching had caused dysphagia with an inability to drink liquids. Physical examination confirmed the persistent lower jaw myoclonus (Supplementary Video;http://links.lww.com/CM9/A48). The patient was fully conscious and had no twitching or nystagmus in any of her other extremities. The results of neurological examination and biochemical analysis (including complete blood profile, electrolyte level, random glucose concentration, renal function test, and liver function test) were all within the normal range. Computed tomography of the brain was unremarkable and an electroencephalogram showed no evidence of seizure. A careful review of her prescribed medications revealed the following: the patient complained of allodynia over the right C5 dermatome around 3 months prior and was prescribed gabapentin. The dosage of gabapentin was increased to 300 mg total dissolved solids (TDS) around 2 months prior. Creatinine levels were normal but her glomerular filtration rate, as estimated by the Cockcroft-Gault equation, was 36 mL/min.[1] Since the patient’s relatives supervised her medication intake, overdosage was not possible. Gabapentin was discontinued and replaced with pregabalin 50 mg BD and the patient was prescribed valium 2 mg TDS transiently. The jaw myoclonus subsided on the second day. After a consultation with a speech therapist, the patient resumed oral intake and remained tolerant of a normal diet. Upon review after 1 month, the patient remained free from jaw myoclonus.