Objective To analyze the incidence and mortality of asthma in China from 1990 to 2019, and to explore the influence of age, period and cohort on the incidence and mortality of asthma. Methods Using the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2019 database, the incidence and mortality of asthma in China from 1990 to 2019 were analyzed, and the time variation trend of age-standardized incidence and mortality was analyzed by using Joinpoint software, and the average annual variation percentage was calculated. The age-period-cohort model was constructed to analyze the influence of age, period and birth cohort on the incidence and mortality trend of asthma. Results In 2019, the incidence of asthma in China was 264.44/100 000, and the mortality rate was 1.74/100 000. The incidence rate of asthma in males (300.94/100 000) and mortality rate (1.99/100 000) were higher than those in females (226.51/100 000 and 1.49/100 000). From 1990 to 2019, the age-standardized incidence of asthma in China showed a downward trend, but the trend was not statistically significant (P>0. 05), and the age-standardized mortality showed a downward trend, with an average annual decrease of 4.90%, with a statistically significant trend (P<0.05). The results of age effect showed that the incidence of asthma in China showed a downward trend, and the death first showed a downward trend, and then increased in the age group of 55-59. The results of period effect show that the risk of asthma is decreasing, and then it is increasing from 2015 to 2019, and the risk of asthma mortality is decreasing. The results of cohort effect show that the later people are born, the lower the risk of asthma onset and death. The death of asthma is attributed to behavioral risk, high body mass index and tobacco, and the occupational risk tends to decrease. ConclusionsFrom 1990 to 2019, the incidence and mortality of asthma in China showed a decreasing trend, and the incidence and mortality of men were higher than that of women. The risk factors of behavioral risk, high body mass index and tobacco were still on the rise, so corresponding measures should be taken to carry out early screening, early detection, and early treatment for key populations.
ObjectiveTo summarize the age distribution of different pathological types of primary left ventricular tumor and its influence on preoperative diagnosis, surgical methods and therapeutic effect.Methods The clinical data of 35 patients with primary left ventricular tumor admitted to Fuwai Hospital of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences from January 2008 to March 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. There were 19 males and 16 females with an average age of 33.81±17.56 years. According to the age, the patients were divided into an infant group (less than 7 years), an adolescent group (7-17 years), a young group (18-44 years), a middle-aged group (45-59 years) and an elderly group (over 60 years). The age distribution characteristics of different pathological types of tumor patients were analyzed, and the influence on surgical methods, short-term and long-term curative effect of surgery in different age groups was analyzed. Within 6 months after the operation, the patients returned to the hospital to review the echocardiography, and then were followed up by telephone.Results Of the 35 patients with primary left ventricular tumor, only 1 patient in the middle-aged group had low malignancy carcinoid tumor, and the others were benign tumors. Fibroma and rhabdomyoma accounted for the majority of the infant group and adolescent group. Myxoma was the common tumor in the young group, middle-aged group and elderly group, followed by lipoma. Thirty-three patients were operated under general anesthesia, hypothermia and cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Two patients with epicardial lipoma underwent normothermic surgery without CPB. Nine patients underwent partial resection of left ventricular tumors, and 26 patients received complete resection of left ventricular tumor. There was no hospital death, opening stanching, secondary thoracotomy, low cardiac output, embolism or other complications. The postoperative hospital stay was 7.97±2.56 days, and the postoperative reexamination was normal. Subsequently, 35 patients were followed up by telephone or outpatient service. The average follow-up time was 59.87±37.62 months. In the young group, 2 patients with partial resection recurred.Conclusion Surgical resection is the first choice for the treatment of left ventricular benign tumor, and it is safe. The principle of left ventricular tumor surgery is to protect the function of ventricle and valve, prevent damage to the conduction system, and remove the tumor as completely as possible.
Objective To investigate the relationship between velopharyngeal functions and factors such as age at operation , cleft type, performing procedure.Methods FFT technique and velopharyngeal X-ray examination were used to evaluate the velopharyngeal functions of 82 patients. The relatively important factors affecting velopharyngeal functions were searched out through regression analyse and pearson correlation. Results A significant positive correlation was confirmed between AAO(age at operation) and A1/A2(velopharyngeal incompetence), Plt;0.001. AAO also showed linear regression with A1/A2. Model was significant, Plt;0.001. Quotation: A1/A2(velopharyngeal incompetence)=0.005 852×AAO+0.961. Conclusion AAOwas an important affecting factor on velopharyngeal functions. The earlier the cleft is repaired, the more normal velopharyngeal functions will be obtained.
With the tremendous progress in fundus imaging and histopathology over the past decade, the understanding of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has taken a qualitative leap. AMD is defined as a progressive neurodegenerative disease of photoreceptors and retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) characterized by extracellular deposits under RPE and the retina, including drusen, basal laminar and linear deposits, and subretinal drusenoid deposits, that can evolve to atrophy of the retina, RPE and choroid and neovascularization in the choroid and/or retina. It is the leading cause of blindness and visual impairment in older populations, despite recent advances in treatments. AMD is a multifactorial disease with genetic and environmental factors including advanced age, smoking, high-fat diet, and cardiovascular disorder to enhance the disease susceptibility. The physiopathologic mechanism includes inflammatory processes (complement pathway dysregulation, inflammasome activation), intrinsic (e.g., photo-oxidation) and extrinsic oxidative insult to the retina, age-related metabolic impairment (mitochondrial, autophagic and endoplasmic reticulum stress). Autophagy dysfunction and local inflammation in aged RPE specially result in the extracellular deposits, cell death and AMD. Further investigation of the pathogenesis of AMD will provide with new therapeutic targets and strategy for prevention and treatment of the disease in the early stages.
Objective To determine whether the basal characteristics and survival of young patients undergoing surgical resection of nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC) differ from those of elderly patients. And, we would discuss the special perioperative management in elderly patients with NSCLC. Methods 178 NSCLC patients who underwent surgery in our hospital between Jan. to Dec. in 2002 were divided into two groups according to age. Young group comprised 89 patients aged 50 years or younger and elderly group comprised 89 patients aged 70 years or older. The patients’ clinical data, operative style,postoperative complications and survival results were reviewed and analysed. Results The proportion of the elderly group squamous cell carcinoma patients was higher than that of the younger group （χ2=9.281,P=0.000.）,but there was no significant difference between the gender, smoking, histology, TNM stage, type of resection, post operation chemotherapy or radiotherapy（χ2≤5.569，Pgt;0.05）. The incidence of the preoperative cardiovascular disease, chronic bronchitis in the elderly group patients were higher than those of younger group（χ2=14.053，P=0.000;χ2=13.044，P=0.000）.The incidence of postoperative complications was significantly higher in elderly group than those of younger group（χ2=12842，P=0.000）. The 1, 3 and 5year survival rates were 71.43％，33.53％ and 27.83％ in elderly group, and 77.78％，46.67％ and 44.07％ in young group, respectively. However, the 1, 3 and 5year survival rates for patients in two groups showed no difference between two groups（Pgt;0.05）. Conclusion The elderly patients have higher operative risk than that of young patients. We should pay more attention to the perioperative management of elderly patients. The elderly patients could get acceptable long term survival rates through surgical treatment. Operation is still the first choice for elderly patients with NSCLC.
Objective To explore the risk factors of nosocomial pulmonary infection in acute pesticide poisoning. Methods The clinical data of patients with acute pesticide poisoning hospitalized in the Emergency Department of the First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College and the Second Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College between January 1, 2021 and September 30, 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were divided into pulmonary infection group and non-pulmonary infection group according to whether they had pulmonary infection during hospital. Multiple logistic regression was used to analyze the independent risk factors of nosocomial pulmonary infection in patients with acute pesticide poisoning, and a risk prediction model (nomogram) was constructed. The predictive efficacy of nomogram and independent predictors in nosocomial pulmonary infection were analyzed by using the receiver operating characteristic curve. Calibration curve and decision curve were used to evaluate the differentiation and clinical application value of the model. Results A total of 189 patients with acute pesticide poisoning were included in the study, with an average age of (58.12±18.45) years old, 98 males (51.85%) and 91 females (48.15%). There were 36 cases (19.05%) of pulmonary infection. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that age [odds ratio (OR)=1.030, 95% confidence interval (CI) (1.001, 1.060), P=0.040], type 2 diabetes mellitus [OR=2.770, 95%CI (1.038, 7.393), P=0.042], ischemic cerebrovascular disease [OR=3.213, 95%CI (1.101, 9.376), P=0.033], white blood cell count [OR=1.080, 95%CI (1.013, 1.152), P=0.019], activities of daily living score [OR=0.981, 95%CI (0.965, 0.998), P=0.024] were independent predicting factors for nosocomial pulmonary infection in acute pesticide poisoning. The area under the curve of nosocomial pulmonary infection in patients with acute pesticide poisoning predicted by nomogram based on the above factors was 0.813 (P<0.001). The calibration curve showed that the prediction probability was consistent with the actual occurrence probability (P=0.912), and the decision curve showed that the nomogram had good clinical application value. Conclusions Age, activities of daily living score, type 2 diabetes mellitus, ischemic cerebrovascular disease, and white blood cell count are independent predictors of nosocomial pulmonary infection in acute pesticide poisoning. The nomogram constructed based on them has good differentiation and consistency, which can provide basis for early identification and intervention of clinical staff.
【摘要】 目的 探索持续非卧床腹膜透析（CAPD）患者年龄与营养状况的关系，为营养教育提供指导。 方法 对2007年8月-2010年1月腹膜透析177例患者的临床资料进行回顾性分析，包括血红蛋白（HGB）、血清白蛋白（ALB）、年龄、体重指数（BMI）、腹膜平衡试验（PET）、尿素清除指数（Kt/V）、24 h尿蛋白、腹透液漏出蛋白、标准化每日蛋白质分解率（nPCR）等，分析年龄与营养状况的关系。 结果 老年组（≥60岁）和中青年组（lt;60岁）ALB分别为（31.54±5.91）、（33.24±4.75）g/L，老年组ALB较低（Plt;0.05）；老年组Kt/V值1.95±0.63和HGB水平（95.25±22.89） g/L均高于青年组（Plt;0.05）。两组患者营养不良与BMI、PET、每日蛋白漏出总量、nPCR无关。 结论 CAPD老年患者（≥60岁）更容易发生营养不良，且老年组低蛋白血症与透析充分性无明显关系。故应加强老年CAPD患者的饮食营养管理指导，设计合理的饮食。【Abstract】 Objective To investigate the relationship between age and nutrition status of the patients undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD), and provide instructions for nutrition education. Methods We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 177 patients having undergone CAPD in the Department of Nephrology of West China Hospital between April 2007 and January 2010. Clinical parameters collected included hemoglobin (HGB), serum albumin (ALB), age, body mass index (BMI), results of the peritoneal equilibrium test (PET), urea clearance index (Kt/V), 24-hour urinary protein, protein loss in the peritoneal dialysate, normalized protein catabolic rate (nPCR). Relationship between age and nutrition status in these patients were analyzed. Results Plasma albumin was (31.54±5.91) g/L and (33.24±4.75) g/L respectively in patients of or older than 60 years old (the elderly group) and in patients younger than 60 years old (the younger group). Compared with the younger group, patients in the elderly group had lower ALB (Plt;0.05), but higher Kt/V 1.95±0.63 and hemoglobin level (95.25±22.89) g/L (Plt;0.05). In addition, malnutrition in both groups was not associated with BMI, PET results, daily protein loss in the peritoneal dialysate or nPCR. Conclusions Patients of or older than 60 years old undergoing CAPD are more likely to develop malnutrition, indicating that hypoalbuminemia is not associated with dialysis inadequacy. We advocate enhancing diet nutrition education in elderly CAPD patients and providing them with balanced diet regime.
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) involves dysregulation of the innate immune response of complement and mononuclear phagocytes and abnormalities of local microglia. When microglia transition from a resting state to an active state, their metabolic pathway also changes, known as "metabolic reprogramming", and their glucose metabolic reprogramming is a key factor in the pathogenesis of AMD, involving multiple signaling pathways. Including phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase-serine threonine kinase-rapamycin target, adenylate activated protein kinase and hypoxia-inducing factor 1 pathway. These metabolic changes regulate the inflammatory response, energy supply, and neuroprotective functions of microglia. Therapeutic strategies to regulate the reprogramming of glucose metabolism in microglia have achieved initial results. Future studies should further explore the mechanisms of microglia metabolic regulation to develop new targeted drugs and intervene in the treatment of AMD through anti-cellular aging pathways.
Human amnion (hAM), as a biomaterial, has made significant progress in the field of ophthalmology, particularly in the treatment of retinal diseases. hAM possesses biological properties such as promoting tissue repair, inhibiting inflammation and neovascularization, and reducing fibrosis, which have led to its promising clinical outcomes in treating macular holes, retinal detachment, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, optic disc depression-related macular detachment, and age-related macular degeneration. The application of hAM can improve surgical success rates and promote vision recovery, with no significant rejection reactions observed due to its low immunogenicity. Nevertheless, the use of hAM still faces challenges in optimizing preparation and storage techniques, enhancing therapeutic efficacy, and reducing the risk of infectious disease transmission. Future research should focus on addressing these issues to further promote the application of hAM in retinal disease treatment and enhance its effectiveness.