Preclinical Atherosclerosis in Patients with Prolactinoma

ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of hyperprolactinemia on body fat, insulin sensitivity, inflammatory markers, and cardiovascular risk in patients with prolactinoma.MethodsThe study included 35 untreated hyperprolactinemic patients with pituitary adenomas, and 36 age-, gender-, and body mass index (BMI)-matched healthy controls without any known disease. Serum glucose, insulin, homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR, lipid profile, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), and heart-type fatty acid binding protein (H-FABP) levels were measured. Waist and hip circumference (WC and HC) were measured in all the participants. The body fat percentage was measured, and the visceral fat and abdominal fat percentages were measured via bioelectrical impedance (BIA). In addition, carotid intima media thickness (CIMT) was measured using high-resolution B-mode ultrasound.ResultsThe serum glucose level, HOMA-IR, triglyceride level, and SC were significantly higher in the patient group than in the control group. The hs-CRP level and CIMT were significantly higher in the hyperprolactinemic patients. Visceral and truncal fat percentages were significantly higher in the patients with prolactinoma. H-FABP levels were similar in the 2 groups, and there was a positive correlation between the prolactin (PRL) and H-FABP protein levels.ConclusionsBased on the present findings, hyperprolactinemia is associated with preclinical atherosclerosis and metabolic abnormalities. Patients with hyperprolactinemia might experience cardiovascular disease in the long term. Metabolic control should be achieved in addition to the control of hyperprolactinemia in the clinical management of patients diagnosed with prolactinoma. (Endocr Pract. 2014;20:447-451)     

罗哌卡因腰麻-硬膜外联合麻醉对剖宫产患者血清泌乳素水平的影响及其风险评估

目的:探讨罗哌卡因腰麻-硬膜外联合麻醉对剖宫产初产妇血清泌乳素水平的影响并评估其安全性。方法:收集我院就诊的90例剖宫产足月单胎初产妇,随机分为实验组和对照组,每组45例。实验组组均采用1%罗哌卡因1.5 mL+生理盐水1.5 mL,对照组产妇给予硬膜外麻醉。术后,比较两组产妇的泌乳素、感觉以及运动阻滞情况、麻醉效果以及不良反应发生率。结果:与手术前相比,两组产妇术后的泌乳素水平升高,且实验组产妇的泌乳素水平显著高于对照组(P0.05)。与对照组相比,实验组产妇感觉阻滞起效时间、运动阻滞起效时间较短,感觉恢复时间以及运动恢复时间较长,麻醉效果较好,不良反应的发生率较低(P0.05)。结论:罗哌卡因腰麻-硬膜外联合麻醉对剖宫产患者血清泌乳素水平的变化影响较硬膜外麻醉小,且麻醉效果及安全性更高。     

尿激酶对急性脑梗塞患者血清中TNF-α表达的影响

目的:分析尿激酶对急性脑梗患者血清中TNF-α表达水平的影响.方法:选取48例急性脑梗塞患者随机分为两组,对照组采取常规治疗方法,观察组采取尿激酶溶栓治疗,观察两组患者的临床疗效,探讨尿激酶对急性脑栓塞患者血清中TNF-α表达水平的影响.结果:与对照组相比,观察组患者治疗效果明显,在溶栓后2小时及6小时TNF-α表达水平明显下降,与其临床疗效和预后具有密切相关性.结论:尿激酶能够降低TNF-α,减轻患者的脑细胞损伤,提高患者的临床疗效.     

液体复苏治疗有机磷中毒对患者血清乳酸水平和CRP的影响

为了探讨在应用目标指导下液体复苏对有机磷农药中毒休克患者的抢救效果影响,本研究选取54例有机磷农药中毒休克患者,平均分成两组,其中27例患者采用基础治疗+目标指导下液体复苏治疗(A组)、另外27例患者采用基础治疗+常规抗休克治疗(B组),对比两组患者的救治效果差异。治疗前,A组和B组患者的SBP、血乳酸、CRP、APACHEⅡ评分、CHE、LDH、淀粉酶、CK、AST差异无统计学意义(p>0.05);治疗后12 h、24 h、48 h,A组患者的SBP显著高于B组(p<0.05),血乳酸显著低于B组(p<0.05);治疗后24 h、48 h,A组的CHE显著高于B组(p<0.05),CRP、APACHEⅡ评分、LDH、淀粉酶、CK、AST均显著低于B组(p<0.05);A组和B组患者的阿托品用量、血清CHE恢复时间、反跳率、治愈率、住院时间差异无统计学意义(p>0.05);A组和B组患者的MODS发生率、呼吸衰竭发生率、肺部感染发生率差异无统计学意义(p>0.05);A组患者的应激性溃疡发生率11.11%显著低于B组的37.04%(p<0.05)。本研究表明,应用目标指导下液体复苏对有机磷农药中毒休克患者的生命体征恢复具有积极意义,同时可以减轻患者并发症的发生,但是并不能显著地提高患者的抢救成功率。     

厄贝沙坦对慢性心力衰竭患者血清骨桥蛋白水平的影响

目的:探讨厄贝沙坦对心力衰竭(心衰)患者血清骨桥蛋白(OPN)水平及心功能的影响.方法:选择心衰患者106例,随机分为两组,并随机接受厄贝沙坦治疗,每组均为53例,常规治疗组,予以利尿剂、洋地黄制剂和β受体阻滞剂常规治疗,厄贝沙坦组,在常规治疗下加用厄贝沙坦150 mg/d,治疗12周,比较治疗前后各组患者血清OPN、B型利钠肽(BNP)水平、左室射血分数(LVEF)及左室舒张末内径(LVEDd).结果:心衰患者随着心衰程度的加重,血清OPN、BNP水平及LVEDd逐渐升高,而LVEF逐渐降低(P＜0.0l);与治疗前相比,治疗后两组患者血清OPN及BNP水平均明显降低(P＜0.01),而LVEF升高,LVEDd降低(P＜0.05),但厄贝沙坦组OPN、BNP水平及LVEF、LVEDd较常规治疗组变化更显著(P＜0.05).结论:OPN可反映心衰严重程度及判断患者的预后,在常规心衰治疗的基础上加服厄贝沙坦能进一步降低血清OPN水平,改善心功能及心衰患者的预后.     

Effect of Proton Pump Inhibitors on Serum Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Level in Euthyroid Patients Treated with Levothyroxine for Hypothyroidism

ObjectiveTo examine retrospectively the effect of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) on thyrotropin (thyroid-stimulating hormone or TSH) values in patients with hypothyroidism and normal TSH levels receiving levothyroxine (LT₄) replacement therapy.MethodsThe data collection was done by retrospective review of electronic medical records from the period of December 2002 to August 2005 from patients with hypothyroidism who were receiving at least 25 μg of LT₄ replacement daily at Queens Hospital Center. The first 92 patients meeting all inclusion and exclusion criteria were included in the study. The study group (N = 37) patient data were collected by selecting euthyroid patients who had received stable LT₄ replacement for at least 6 months and in whom PPI therapy (lansoprazole) was later initiated. TSH levels were collected before and at least 2 months after the PPI treatment was started. The control group (N = 55) patient data were collected by reviewing TSH levels among euthyroid patients with a history of hypothyroidism receiving stable LT₄ therapy and not receiving a PPI during the period of data collection. The statistical analysis was done by comparing the mean change in TSH level in each group with use of the Student t test.ResultsIn the study group, the mean change in the TSH level from before to at least 2 months after initiation of PPI therapy, 0.69 ± 1.9 μIU/mL, was statistically significant (P = 0.035). In the control group, the mean change in the TSH level during the study period, 0.11 ± 1.06 μIU/mL, was not statistically significant (P = 0.45).ConclusionTo our best knowledge, this is the first study in humans with hypothyroidism demonstrating the effect of PPIs on serum TSH levels. PPIs should be added to the list of medications affecting the level of thyroid hormone in patients with hypothyroidism treated with LT₄ replacement. Patients with hypothyroidism and normal TSH values during LT₄ replacement therapy may need additional thyroid function testing after treatment with PPIs and may need adjustment of their LT₄ dose. (Endocr Pract. 2007;13:345-349)     

血清脂联素水平对老年维持性血液透析患者心脑血管事件发生风险及预后的影响

目的:探讨老年维持性血液透析(MHD)患者血清脂联素(adiponectin,ADPN)水平与其心脑血管事件发生风险及其预后的关系。方法:采用酶联免疫吸附实验(ELISA)检测76例老年MHD患者血清ADPN水平,以5 mg/L为界,以5 mg/L为低ADPN组,≥5 mg/L为高ADPN组。随访观察两组心脑血管事件的发生情况及预后。采用Cox回归分析血清ADPN水平和心脑血管事件对老年MHD患者的预后影响。结果:76例老年MHD患者的血清ADPN水平为(11.10±10.68)mg/L,其中低ADPN组患者有33例,高ADPN组患者有43例。与低ADPN组相比,高ADPN组患者的心脑血管事件发生率明显下降,而生存时间明显延长(P0.05)。Cox回归分析显示低ADPN水平和发生心脑血管事件是老年MHD患者生存时间的危险因素(P0.05)。结论:血清ADPN水平可作为老年MHD患者心脑血管事件的预测指标,并与患者的预后相关,有较好的临床应用价值。     

Prolactin Concentrations in Patients with Breast Cancer

Basal prolactin levels were measured before operation in 113 patients undergoing surgery for a lump in the breast. Prolactin concentrations were not significantly higher in those patients with breast cancer than in those with benign lumps. Prolactin concentrations were, however, found to be higher in premenopausal women than in postmenopausal ones, regardless of tumour histology.     

质子泵抑制剂对冠心病患者嗜铬粒蛋白A影响的临床意义

目的：本研究旨在探讨质子泵抑制剂（vii）对心内科拟诊断为冠心病患者的嗜铬粒蛋白A（CgA）水平影响的临床意义。方法：113名拟诊冠心病的住院患者,分为PPI组（药物治疗中加入PPI,共62例）和非PPI组（药物治疗中无PPI,共51例）,收集其外周血清,用ELISA法检测样本血清中CgA水平,同时应用化学发光法检测样本血清中NT—proBNP水平。比较PPI组和非PPI组CgA、NT．proBNP水平的差异。结果：因为CgA、NT．proBNP均为非正态分布资料,两者均通过对数转换为正态分布资料;PPI组的LNCgA的均数显著高于非PPI组（4．62±0．97和3．91±0．89,P=0．000）。而两组LNNT-proBNP的均数无显著差异（5．41±1．46和5．59±2．00,P=0．580）。结论：在心功能等临床特征具有可比性的情况下,是否使用PPI对CgA水平的影响很大;而对BNP无明显影响。评价CgA在心功能分级或冠心病预后等方面的应用,不能忽略PPI联用对CgA数值的影响。     

质子泵抑制剂对冠心病患者嗜铬粒蛋白A 影响的临床意义

目的:本研究旨在探讨质子泵抑制剂(PPI)对心内科拟诊断为冠心病患者的嗜铬粒蛋白A(CgA)水平影响的临床意义。方法:113名拟诊冠心病的住院患者,分为PPI组(药物治疗中加入PPI,共62例)和非PPI组(药物治疗中无PPI,共51例),收集其外周血清,用ELISA法检测样本血清中CgA水平,同时应用化学发光法检测样本血清中NT-proBNP水平。比较PPI组和非PPI组CgA、NT-proBNP水平的差异。结果:因为CgA、NT-proBNP均为非正态分布资料,两者均通过对数转换为正态分布资料;PPI组的LN CgA的均数显著高于非PPI组(4.62±0.97和3.91±0.89,P=0.000)。而两组LN NT-proBNP的均数无显著差异(5.41±1.46和5.59±2.00,P=0.580)。结论:在心功能等临床特征具有可比性的情况下,是否使用PPI对CgA水平的影响很大;而对BNP无明显影响。评价CgA在心功能分级或冠心病预后等方面的应用,不能忽略PPI联用对CgA数值的影响。     

奥氮平联合氟西汀治疗对抑郁症患者血清NE水平以及抑郁情绪影响的临床研究

摘要 目的：研究奥氮平联合氟西汀治疗抑郁症患者的临床疗效,并探讨联合治疗对抑郁症患者血清去甲肾上腺素（Norepinephrine,NE）和抑郁情绪的影响。方法：纳入2018年6月到2020年5月在我院接受治疗的抑郁症患者56例,随机数表法将其分为对照组和研究组两组。对照组患者接受氟西汀治疗,而研究组患者接受奥氮平联合氟西汀治疗,两组患者均治疗8周。比较两组患者年龄、性别、身高、BMI以及病程等一般资料,并比较两组患者临床治疗疗效、治疗期间不良反应发生率、治疗前后血清NE水平。用汉密顿抑郁量表(Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression,HAMD)和抑郁自评量表（Self-Rating Depression Scale,SDS）评估两组患者抑郁情绪。结果：两组患者性别、年龄、身高、BMI、病程以及合并症等一般情况均显示无显著差异（P>0.05）。研究组治疗总有效率（92.86%）显著高于对照组（64.29%）总治疗有效率（P<0.05）,但研究组患者治疗期间不良发生率（32.14%）与对照组（28.57%）比较无显著差异（P>0.05）。治疗后,两组患者血清NE水平均较治疗前显著升高（P<0.05）,并且研究组患者治疗后血清NE水平均显著高于对照组患者（P<0.05）;两组患者血清HAMD和SDS评分均较治疗前显著降低（P<0.05）,并且研究组患者治疗后HAMD和SDS评分均显著低于对照组患者（P<0.05）。结论：奥氮平联合氟西汀治疗抑郁症患者安全有效,不良反应发生率较低,可有效升高抑郁症患者血清NE水平,而改善患者抑郁情绪。     

严重急性呼吸综合征(SARS)病人血清抗体水平的初步探讨

为了了解严重急性呼吸综合征(SARS)病人血清中的抗体产生规律,对56份病人血清和36份健康人血清,分别采用间接酶联免疫吸附试验(EIA)检测IgG抗体和捕获法检测IgM抗体。结果显示：56份病人血清中有48份IgG抗体阳性,7份IgM抗体阳性。     

Serum CEACAM1 Level Is Associated with Diagnosis and Prognosis in Patients with Osteosarcoma

Carcinoembryonic antigen related cell adhesion molecule 1 (CEACAM1) is a trans-membrane multifunctional cell adhesion molecule associated with tumor cell proliferation, apoptosis, angiogenesis, invasion, and migration during tumor development. In the present study, we evaluated serum CEACAM1 level in osteosarcoma patients to explore its diagnostic and prognostic value for this particular malignancy. Sera from 113 patients with primary osteosarcoma, 98 patients with benign bone tumors and 126 healthy controls were obtained. Serum CEACAM1 level was measured with ELISA and correlation with clinicopathological characteristics was further analyzed. Receiver operating curves (ROC), Kaplan-Meier curves, and log-rank analyses as well as Cox proportional hazard models were used to evaluate diagnostic and prognostic significance. The results revealed that serum CEACAM1 level was significantly higher in osteosarcoma patients compared to benign bone tumors and healthy controls (455.2 ± 179.9 vs 287.4 ± 103.2, 260.8 ± 109.7 pg/ml, respectively). Osteosarcoma patients with larger tumors, later-tumor stages, low tumor grades, and distant metastases had much higher CEACAM1 compared to those with smaller tumors, earlier tumor stages, high tumor grades and non-distant metastases (P < 0.05 for all). Multivariate logistic regression analysis confirmed that high serum CEACAM1 level was an independent risk factor for distant metastases (OR = 3.02, 95%CI 1.65–4.17). To distinguish osteosarcoma patients from those with benign bone tumor and healthy controls, ROC/AUC analysis indicated an AUC of 0.81 (sensitivity 0.61; specificity 0.89) and an AUC of 0.77 (sensitivity 0.57; specificity 0.92), respectively. Osteosarcoma patients with higher CEACAM1 had relatively lower survival compared to those with low CEACAM1 (P < 0.01), and multivariate analyses for overall survival revealed that high serum CEACAM1 level was an independent prognostic factor for osteosarcoma (HR = 1.56, 95%CI 1.23–3.28). The present study suggested that elevated serum CEACAM1 level might be a novel diagnostic and prognostic biomarker for osteosarcoma patients.     

舒芬太尼联合地佐辛用于剖宫产术后镇痛的疗效及对患者血清泌乳素水平的影响

目的:探讨舒芬太尼联合地佐辛对剖宫产患者术后镇痛的效果及对患者血清泌乳素水平的影响。方法:选取我院收治的剖腹产患者90例,随机分为对照组及实验组,对照组给予舒芬太尼联合托烷司琼术后镇痛,实验组给予舒芬太尼联合地佐辛术后镇痛。观察并比较两组患者的镇痛效果及血清泌乳素PRL水平的影响,以及不良反应的发生情况等。结果:与术前比较,两组患者治疗后血清泌乳素PRL水平均升高,差异具有统计学意义(P0.05);与对照组比较,实验组治疗后血清PRL水平较高,差异具有统计学意义(P0.05);与对照组比较,实验组镇痛VAS评分、初次泌乳时间及泌乳充足时间、不良反应发生率均较低,差异具有统计学意义(P0.05)。结论:剖宫产术后应用舒芬太尼联合地佐辛的临床镇痛效果理想,在维持镇痛效果的同时,降低药物用量,减轻对脑垂体的刺激,提高泌乳素分泌,有效降低不良反应,值得临床推广应用。     

Circadian Periodicity of Serum Prolactin Concentration in Man

Immunoreactive human serum prolactin of pituitary origin has been measured by a radioimmunoassay developed for ovine prolactin. Blood samples were collected at four-hour intervals during a 24-hour period from 12 non-pregnant women, three pregnant women, and seven adult men. A circadian periodicity was found in serum prolactin concentration, with peak values during the night, between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. for the non-pregnant women, and at 5 a.m. for the adult men. Mean serum levels of prolactin were 1·5 times higher in non-pregnant women than in men. In women investigated during the last month of their pregnancy the mean serum prolactin levels were 2·3 times higher than in the non-pregnant women, but there was no circadian periodicity.     

AECOPD患者血清降钙素原与其它炎症指标水平的相关性分析

目的：分析慢性阻塞性肺疾病急性加重（AECOPD）患者血清降钙素原与其它炎症指标水平的相关性。方法：选择2012年1月至2012年12月我院重症医学科收治的195例AECOPD患者作为研究对象,所有患者均采血后行降钙素原（procalcitonin,PCT）、超敏c反应蛋白（C-reactiveprotein,hs-CRP）、血常规（blood General,WBC）、血沉（erythrocyte sedimentationrate,ESR）、白介素六（interleukin-6,IL-6）检测,同时采集痰标本后行痰培养和药敏试验检测,分析其血清PCT水平与其它炎症指标的相关性。结果：195例AECOPD患者中,PCT增高者43例（22．1％）,正常者152例（77．9％）,其血清PCT水平与hs-CRP、WBC、中性粒细胞百分比（neutrophilpercentage,NEUT％）均显著相关（P〈0．05）,相关系数分别为0．262、0．382、0．333,与ESR、IL-6、痰培养结果无明显相关性（P〉0．05）。结论：血清PCT水平判定AECOPD患者是否合并感染有一定的局限性,联合检测hs-CRP、WBC、NEUT％,可作为诊断AECOPD感染的有力补充。     

Association of the Level of Serum Prolactin with Polymorphic Variants of the GRIN2A,GPM3, and GPM7 Genes in Patients with Schizophrenia Taking Conventional and Atypical Antipsychotics

Molecular Biology - The dopamine, serotonin and glutamate systems are jointly involved in the pathogenesis and pharmacotherapy of schizophrenia. We formulated a hypothesis that polymorphic variants...     

Serum Magnesium Level is Negatively Associated with Fasting Serum Glucose Level in Korean Adults

Several studies have observed an inverse association between serum magnesium and fasting glucose levels. However, there have been sparse data on Koreans. The present study was designed to evaluate the association between serum magnesium and fasting serum glucose levels in Korean adults. A total of 949 Korean adults who visited an outpatient at a university hospital were included in this study. We compared mean values of clinical data according to the tertile of serum magnesium level using analysis of covariance. Association between serum magnesium and fasting glucose levels was evaluated using multiple regression analysis. Odds ratio (OR) was calculated to determine the association between hypomagnesemia and abnormal glucose metabolism. Fasting serum glucose levels decreased significantly from the lowest to the highest tertile of serum magnesium level (108.0 ± 1.4, 106.5 ± 2.1, 102.5 ± 1.7 mg/dl, respectively, p = 0.015), whereas blood pressure and lipid profile showed no significant associations. Serum magnesium level was negatively associated with fasting serum glucose level (β = −0.114, p = 0.001). Participants with hypomagnesemia had significantly higher OR for abnormal glucose metabolism compared to those with normomagnesaemia (OR = 2.28, 95%CI 1.29–4.02). There was a negative association between serum magnesium and fasting glucose levels in Korean adults. In addition, hypomagnesemia was associated with abnormal glucose metabolism.     

Tissue Factor Expression and Serum Level in Patients with Melanoma does not Correlate with Disease Progression

Not only does tissue factor (TF) play a crucial role in hemostasis and thrombosis, but it is also involved in tumor progression and metastatic potency in some malignant tumors. We evaluated the clinical relevance of TF expression in melanocytic tumors and TF serum level in patients with malignant melanoma. TF expression in benign and malignant melanocytic lesions was examined by immunoperoxidase staining in 20 nevi, 41 primary, and 24 metastatic melanoma lesions. TF was detected in 94, 95, and 100% of these lesions, respectively. The staining pattern was membranous and cytoplasmic both in nevi and melanoma cells. This finding was confirmed by western blot analysis using cultured human melanocytes, nevi cells, and melanoma cell lines. TF was also expressed on blood vessels in benign and malignant melanocytic lesions. Expression of TF in primary melanoma lesions was not associated with any clinicopathological variables. In addition, the serum level of TF was elevated in 14% of patients with melanoma; however, it was not correlated with disease progression. These results suggest that TF was ubiquitously expressed in melanocytic cells and its expression was not correlated with disease progression and/or metastatic potency of melanoma cells.     

Seasonally Dependent Effect of Ectopic Pituitary Grafts on 24-Hour Rhythms in Serum Prolactin and Gonadotropins in Rats

To assess to what extent the presence of an ectopic pituitary differentially affected circulating prolactin (PRL) and gonadotropin levels at different times of the year, rats kept under 12h light, 12h dark (12:12 LD) photoperi-ods and receiving a pituitary graft or a sham operation in summer or winter were examined 3 months later. In both male and female sham-operated rats, a circadian variation in serum PRL levels was found, with an acrophase varying from 21:53h to 00:54h and the mesor and amplitude higher in spring than autumn in males and higher in autumn than in spring in females. After grafting a pituitary, changes in serum PRL related to time of day were no longer observed. In pituitary-grafted male rats killed during spring, serum PRL levels were higher than controls at only a few time points throughout the 24h cycle, whereas in rats killed during autumn, there were no significant differences in PRL levels between grafted and control rats. Pituitary-grafted female rats killed during spring showed serum PRL levels significantly higher than those of sham-operated rats, while in female rats killed in autumn, PRL levels of pituitary-grafted and sham-operated rats did not differ. Significant variations of luteinizing hormone (LH) related to time of day were found in sham-operated male rats only, with acrophases at 23:52h and 00:24h for spring and autumn, respectively, and the mesor and amplitude of the rhythm significantly higher in autumn. Pituitary transplants suppressed 24h variations in circulating LH and depressed its levels during the two seasons examined. As far as follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), pituitary grafts decreased circulating levels, with the extent of decrease higher during autumn than in spring. The results indicate that some endocrine consequences of the grafting of an ectopic pituitary are dependent on time of year.