ObjectiveTo analyze the risk factors for seizures in patients with autoimmune encephalitis (AE) and to assess their predictive value for seizures. MethodsSeventy-four patients with AE from the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University from January 2016 to March 2023 were collected and divided into seizure group (56 cases) and non-seizure group (18 cases), comparing the general clinical information, laboratory tests and imaging examinations and other related data of the two groups. The risk factors for seizures in AE patients were analyzed by multifactorial logistic regression, and their predictive value was assessed by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. ResultsThe seizure group had a higher proportion of acute onset conditions in the underlying demographics compared with the non-seizure group (P<0.05). Laboratory data showed statistically significant differences in neutrophil count, calcitoninogen, lactate dehydrogenase, C-reactive protein, homocysteine, and interleukin-6 compared between the two groups (all P<0.05). Multi-factor logistic regression analysis of the above differential indicators showed that increased C-reactive protein [Odds ratio (OR)=4.621, 95% CI (1.123, 19.011), P=0.034], high homocysteine [OR=12.309, 95CI (2.217, 68.340), P=0.004] and onset of disease [OR=4.918, 95% CI (1.254, 19.228), P=0.022] were risk factors for seizures in AE patients, and the area under the ROC curve for the combination of the three indicators to predict seizures in AE patients was 0.856 [95% CI (0.746, 0.966)], with a sensitivity of 73.2% and a specificity of 83.3%. ConclusionHigh C-reactive protein, high homocysteine and acute onset are independent risk factors for seizures in patients with AE, and the combination of the three indices can better predict seizure status in patients.
Objective To establish a cooperative decision-making model of county-level public hospitals, so as to freely select the best partner in different decision-making units and promote the optimal allocation of medical resources. Methods The input and output data of 10 adjacent county-level public hospitals in Henan province from 2017 to 2019 was selected. Based on the traditional data envelopment analysis (DEA) model, a generalized fuzzy DEA cooperative decision-making model with better applicability to fuzzy indicators and optional decision-making units was constructed. By inputting index information such as total number of employees, number of beds, annual outpatient and emergency volume, number of discharged patients, total income and hospital grade evaluation, the cooperation efficiency intervals of different hospitals were calculated to scientifically select the best partner in different decision-making units.Results After substituting the data of 10 county-level public hospitals in H1-H10 into the model, taking H2 hospital as an example to make cooperative decision, among the four hospitals in H1, H2, H7 and H10 of the same scale, under optimistic circumstances, the best partner of H2 hospital was H7 hospital, and the cooperation efficiency value was 1.97; in a pessimistic situation, the best partner of H2 hospital was H10 hospital, and the cooperation efficiency value was 0.98. The model had good applicability in the cooperative decision-making of county-level public hospitals. Conclusion The generalized fuzzy DEA model can better evaluate the cooperative decision-making analysis between county-level public hospitals.
Controlling intraoperative bleeding is the core technology of liver surgery, and it is also an important way to improve the benefits of liver surgery and reduce the risk of surgery. In recent years, a number of methods to maintain low central venous pressure have been proposed, including inferior vena cava clamping, restricted fluid infusion, postural changes, intraoperative assisted ventilation, intraoperative hypovolemic venous incision, etc. In addition, more and more indicators used to guide intraoperative fluid input management to maintain low central venous pressure have been discovered, including global end-diastolic volume and stroke volume variability. Therefore, this article summarizes the relationship between low central venous pressure and surgical effect in liver surgery, and the ways to achieve low central venous pressure on the basis of previous research.
Bioartificial liver support system (BALSS) provides a new way to treat liver failure and leaves more time for patients who are waiting for liver transplantation. It has detoxification function as well as the human liver, at the same time it can provide nutrition and improve the internal environment inside human body. Bioreactors and hepatocytes with good biological activity are the cores of BALSS which determine the treatment effect. However, in the course of prolonged treatment, the function and activity of hepatocytes might be greatly changed which could influence the efficacy. Therefore, it is very important to detect the status of the hepatocytes in BALSS. This paper presents some common indicators of cell activity, detoxification and synthetic functions, and also introduces the commonly detection methods corresponding to each indicator. Finally, we summarize the application of detection methods of the hepatocyte status in BALSS and discuss its development trend.
ObjectivesTo use the Delphi method to preliminarily perfect the comprehensive evaluation index system which had been initially constructed by systematic review processes of diabetes food for special medical purposes (FSMP).MethodsThree rounds of expert consultation by Delphi method were compared to define indices held in the evidence-based comprehensive evaluation index system of diabetes FSMP and ways to distinguish effects.ResultsThe preliminary perfect index system after 3 rounds of expert consultation contained 4 primary directory indicators, 15 secondary directory indicators, and 20 tertiary indicators. Among them, the end index which could directly be used for evaluation contained a total of 27 indicators.ConclusionsThe index system is categorized into 4 segments of parameters, which are medical, nutritional, safety and other indices, which has addressed the problem posed by CFDA documents on how to scientifically validate the medical effect and safety of FSMP. It provides great significance to assess and supervise FSMP prior to and after it goes to public, assess characteristics and advantages of MNT, and improves nutrition economy and its social benefits.
Blood biochemical indicators are an important basis for the diagnosis and treatment by doctors. The performance of related instruments, the qualification of operators, the storage method and time of blood samples and other factors will affect the accuracy of test results. However, it is difficult to meet the clinical needs of rapid detection and early screening of diseases with currently available methods. Point-of-care testing (POCT) is a new diagnostic technology with the characteristics of instant, portability, accuracy and efficiency. Microfluidic chips can provide an ideal experimental reaction platform for POCT. This paper summarizes the existing detection methods for common biochemical indicators such as blood glucose, lactic acid, uric acid, dopamine and cholesterol, and focuses on the application status of POCT based on microfluidic technology in blood biochemistry. It also summarizes the advantages and challenges of existing methods and prospects for development. The purpose of this paper is to provide relevant basis for breaking through the technical barriers of microfluidic and POCT product development in China.
Objective To introduce the current studies on bone biochemical markers in breast cancer with bone metastasis. Methods The papers in recent 8 years about the application of bone biochemical markers in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer with bone metastasis were reviewed. Results NTX had the best relation with bone metastasis. ICTP was much more worthy than NTX in diagnosis of breast cancer with bone metastasis. Osteogenesis markers were little worthy in diagnosis of breast cancer with bone metastasis. Conclusion Bone biochemical markers can not replace the image exams and biopsy in diagnosing the bone metastasis of breast cancer,but may be one of the factors to get the early diagnosis.
Objective To establish a set of structure-process-outcome (SPO) indicators associating with the enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) process in day surgeries, based on the current data from Shanghai municipal hospitals. Methods The data on the first page of medical records of patients undergoing short-course surgery in 36 municipal hospitals in Shanghai between 2019 and 2021 were selected. The development of day surgery was analyzed, and the appropriate diseases and surgical catalogue for standardized management of day surgery were determined. Based on ERAS, the three-dimensional integrated indicators combined SPO process were designed. Results According to the national recommended day surgery directory, there were 87 kinds of day surgeries caried out by Shanghai municipal hospitals during 2019-2021. Another 81 kinds of day surgeries recommend had less than 100 cases. Under the circumstances, a set of SPO indicators were established, including 34 process indicators and 20 outcome indicators. They covered all process of day surgery. Conclusions An increase of day surgery is observed from 2019 to 2021 among Shanghai municipal hospitals. But the surgical ability still needs improving. The application of SPO indicators would provide evidence to enhance evaluation on how multi-disciplinary treatment and ERAS are conducted among day surgeries, therefore estimating if the surgical process is standard and methodical.
Based on the guidelines of the diagnostic test systematic review, this study elaborated the statistical processing of the pooling of data detailed in the systematic review of diagnostic test, discussed the methods for identification and handling of the heterogeneity, evaluated the advantages and disadvantages of the index of the accuracy in diagnostic tests, and proposed the identification method of the publication bias. It also took the data from the published article entitled “Diagnostic Value of ProGRP and NSE for Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Meta-Analysis” as an example for analysis and illustration, which presented clearly the data processing and interpretation of the systematic review of diagnostic test, in order to provide references for clinical researchers to study and conduct the systematic review of diagnostic test.
Rational drug use is a global concern. As one of the highest risk groups for drug use, children's rational drug use has always been concerned. Based on the previous research results of the research group, we developed evaluation indicator systems for assessing rational drug use to treat community-acquired pneumonia and primary nephrotic syndrome in children and proton pump inhibitors in pediatric intensive care units and finished empirical research. This study further summarizes and expounds the construction ideas of rational drug use evaluation indicators for children based on diseases or drugs, and provides a reference for constructing children's rational drug use evaluation indicators.