Ting Gong, Qing-De Wang, Patricia A Loughran, Yue-Hua Li, Melanie J Scott, Timothy R Billiar, You-Tan Liu, Jie Fan
{"title":"Mechanism of lactic acidemia-promoted pulmonary endothelial cells death in sepsis: role for CIRP-ZBP1-PANoptosis pathway.","authors":"Ting Gong, Qing-De Wang, Patricia A Loughran, Yue-Hua Li, Melanie J Scott, Timothy R Billiar, You-Tan Liu, Jie Fan","doi":"10.1186/s40779-024-00574-z","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s40779-024-00574-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Sepsis is often accompanied by lactic acidemia and acute lung injury (ALI). Clinical studies have established that high serum lactate levels are associated with increased mortality rates in septic patients. We further observed a significant correlation between the levels of cold-inducible RNA-binding protein (CIRP) in plasma and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF), as well as lactate levels, and the severity of post-sepsis ALI. The underlying mechanism, however, remains elusive.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>C57BL/6 wild type (WT), Casp8<sup>-/-</sup>, Ripk3<sup>-/-</sup>, and Zbp1<sup>-/-</sup> mice were subjected to the cecal ligation and puncture (CLP) sepsis model. In this model, we measured intra-macrophage CIRP lactylation and the subsequent release of CIRP. We also tracked the internalization of extracellular CIRP (eCIRP) in pulmonary vascular endothelial cells (PVECs) and its interaction with Z-DNA binding protein 1 (ZBP1). Furthermore, we monitored changes in ZBP1 levels in PVECs and the consequent activation of cell death pathways.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In the current study, we demonstrate that lactate, accumulating during sepsis, promotes the lactylation of CIRP in macrophages, leading to the release of CIRP. Once eCIRP is internalized by PVEC through a Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4)-mediated endocytosis pathway, it competitively binds to ZBP1 and effectively blocks the interaction between ZBP1 and tripartite motif containing 32 (TRIM32), an E3 ubiquitin ligase targeting ZBP1 for proteasomal degradation. This interference mechanism stabilizes ZBP1, thereby enhancing ZBP1-receptor-interacting protein kinase 3 (RIPK3)-dependent PVEC PANoptosis, a form of cell death involving the simultaneous activation of multiple cell death pathways, thereby exacerbating ALI.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>These findings unveil a novel pathway by which lactic acidemia promotes macrophage-derived eCIRP release, which, in turn, mediates ZBP1-dependent PVEC PANoptosis in sepsis-induced ALI. This finding offers new insights into the molecular mechanisms driving sepsis-related pulmonary complications and provides potential new therapeutic strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":18581,"journal":{"name":"Military Medical Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":16.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11514876/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142503943","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Guo-Hua Zeng, Wen Zhong, Giorgio Mazzon, Wei Zhu, Sven Lahme, Sanjay Khadgi, Janak Desai, Madhu Agrawal, David Schulsinger, Mantu Gupta, Emanuele Montanari, Juan Manuel Lopez Martinez, Shabir Almousawi, Vincent Emanuel F Malonzo, Seshadri Sriprasad, Otas Durutovic, Vimoshan Arumuham, Stefania Ferretti, Wissam Kamal, Ke-Wei Xu, Fan Cheng, Xiao-Feng Gao, Ji-Wen Cheng, Bhaskar Somani, Mordechai Duvdevani, Kah Ann Git, Christian Seitz, Norberto Bernardo, Tarek Ahmed Amin Ibrahim, Albert Aquino, Takahiro Yasui, Cristian Fiori, Thomas Knoll, Athanasios Papatsoris, Nariman Gadzhiev, Ulanbek Zhanbyrbekuly, Oriol Angerri, Hugo Lopez Ramos, Iliya Saltirov, Mohamad Moussa, Guido Giusti, Fabio Vicentini, Edgar Beltran Suarez, Margaret Pearle, Glenn M Preminger, Qing-Hui Wu, Otas Durutovic, Khurshid Ghani, Marcus Maroccolo, Marianne Brehmer, Palle J Osther, Marek Zawadzki, Azimdjon Tursunkulov, Monolov Nurbek Kytaibekovich, Abdusamad Abdukakhorovich Abuvohidov, Cesar Antonio Recalde Lara, Zamari Noori, Stefano Paolo Zanetti, Sunil Shrestha, Jean de la Rosette, John Denstedt, Zhang-Qun Ye, Kemal Sarica, Simon Choong
{"title":"International Alliance of Urolithiasis (IAU) consensus on miniaturized percutaneous nephrolithotomy.","authors":"Guo-Hua Zeng, Wen Zhong, Giorgio Mazzon, Wei Zhu, Sven Lahme, Sanjay Khadgi, Janak Desai, Madhu Agrawal, David Schulsinger, Mantu Gupta, Emanuele Montanari, Juan Manuel Lopez Martinez, Shabir Almousawi, Vincent Emanuel F Malonzo, Seshadri Sriprasad, Otas Durutovic, Vimoshan Arumuham, Stefania Ferretti, Wissam Kamal, Ke-Wei Xu, Fan Cheng, Xiao-Feng Gao, Ji-Wen Cheng, Bhaskar Somani, Mordechai Duvdevani, Kah Ann Git, Christian Seitz, Norberto Bernardo, Tarek Ahmed Amin Ibrahim, Albert Aquino, Takahiro Yasui, Cristian Fiori, Thomas Knoll, Athanasios Papatsoris, Nariman Gadzhiev, Ulanbek Zhanbyrbekuly, Oriol Angerri, Hugo Lopez Ramos, Iliya Saltirov, Mohamad Moussa, Guido Giusti, Fabio Vicentini, Edgar Beltran Suarez, Margaret Pearle, Glenn M Preminger, Qing-Hui Wu, Otas Durutovic, Khurshid Ghani, Marcus Maroccolo, Marianne Brehmer, Palle J Osther, Marek Zawadzki, Azimdjon Tursunkulov, Monolov Nurbek Kytaibekovich, Abdusamad Abdukakhorovich Abuvohidov, Cesar Antonio Recalde Lara, Zamari Noori, Stefano Paolo Zanetti, Sunil Shrestha, Jean de la Rosette, John Denstedt, Zhang-Qun Ye, Kemal Sarica, Simon Choong","doi":"10.1186/s40779-024-00562-3","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s40779-024-00562-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Over the past three decades, there has been increasing interest in miniaturized percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mPCNL) techniques featuring smaller tracts as they offer potential solutions to mitigate complications associated with standard PCNL (sPCNL). However, despite this growing acceptance and recognition of its benefits, unresolved controversies and acknowledged limitations continue to impede widespread adoption due to a lack of consensus on optimal perioperative management strategies and procedural tips and tricks. In response to these challenges, an international panel comprising experts from the International Alliance of Urolithiasis (IAU) took on the task of compiling an expert consensus document on mPCNL procedures aimed at providing urologists with a comprehensive clinical framework for practice. This endeavor involved conducting a systematic literature review to identify research gaps (RGs), which formed the foundation for developing a structured questionnaire survey. Subsequently, a two-round modified Delphi survey was implemented, culminating in a group meeting to generate final evidence-based comments. All 64 experts completed the second-round survey, resulting in a response rate of 100.0%. Fifty-eight key questions were raised focusing on mPCNLs within 4 main domains, including general information (13 questions), preoperative work-up (13 questions), procedural tips and tricks (19 questions), and postoperative evaluation and follow-up (13 questions). Additionally, 9 questions evaluated the experts' experience with PCNLs. Consensus was reached on 30 questions after the second-round survey, while professional statements for the remaining 28 key questions were provided after discussion in an online panel meeting. mPCNL, characterized by a tract smaller than 18 Fr and an innovative lithotripsy technique, has firmly established itself as a viable and effective approach for managing upper urinary tract stones in both adults and pediatrics. It offers several advantages over sPCNL including reduced bleeding, fewer requirements for nephrostomy tubes, decreased pain, and shorter hospital stays. The series of detailed techniques presented here serve as a comprehensive guide for urologists, aiming to improve their procedural understanding and optimize patient outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":18581,"journal":{"name":"Military Medical Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":16.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11514913/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142503933","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yuan Xiong, Bo-Bin Mi, Mohammad-Ali Shahbazi, Tian Xia, Jun Xiao
{"title":"Microenvironment-responsive nanomedicines: a promising direction for tissue regeneration.","authors":"Yuan Xiong, Bo-Bin Mi, Mohammad-Ali Shahbazi, Tian Xia, Jun Xiao","doi":"10.1186/s40779-024-00573-0","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s40779-024-00573-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Severe tissue defects present formidable challenges to human health, persisting as major contributors to mortality rates. The complex pathological microenvironment, particularly the disrupted immune landscape within these defects, poses substantial hurdles to existing tissue regeneration strategies. However, the emergence of nanobiotechnology has opened a new direction in immunomodulatory nanomedicine, providing encouraging prospects for tissue regeneration and restoration. This review aims to gather recent advances in immunomodulatory nanomedicine to foster tissue regeneration. We begin by elucidating the distinctive features of the local immune microenvironment within defective tissues and its crucial role in tissue regeneration. Subsequently, we explore the design and functional properties of immunomodulatory nanosystems. Finally, we address the challenges and prospects of clinical translation in nanomedicine development, aiming to propose a potent approach to enhance tissue regeneration through synergistic immune modulation and nanomedicine integration.</p>","PeriodicalId":18581,"journal":{"name":"Military Medical Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":16.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11492517/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142469878","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cardiovascular adaptations and pathological changes induced by spaceflight: from cellular mechanisms to organ-level impacts.","authors":"Han Han, Hao Jia, Yi-Fan Wang, Jiang-Ping Song","doi":"10.1186/s40779-024-00570-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s40779-024-00570-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The advancement in extraterrestrial exploration has highlighted the crucial need for studying how the human cardiovascular system adapts to space conditions. Human development occurs under the influence of gravity, shielded from space radiation by Earth's magnetic field, and within an environment characterized by 24-hour day-night cycles resulting from Earth's rotation, thus deviating from these conditions necessitates adaptive responses for survival. With upcoming manned lunar and Martian missions approaching rapidly, it is essential to understand the impact of various stressors induced by outer-space environments on cardiovascular health. This comprehensive review integrates insights from both actual space missions and simulated experiments on Earth, to analyze how microgravity, space radiation, and disrupted circadian affect cardiovascular well-being. Prolonged exposure to microgravity induces myocardial atrophy and endothelial dysfunction, which may be exacerbated by space radiation. Mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress emerge as key underlying mechanisms along with disturbances in ion channel perturbations, cytoskeletal damage, and myofibril changes. Disruptions in circadian rhythms caused by factors such as microgravity, light exposure, and irregular work schedules, could further exacerbate cardiovascular issues. However, current research tends to predominantly focus on disruptions in the core clock gene, overlooking the multifactorial nature of circadian rhythm disturbances in space. Future space missions should prioritize targeted prevention strategies and early detection methods for identifying cardiovascular risks, to preserve astronaut health and ensure mission success.</p>","PeriodicalId":18581,"journal":{"name":"Military Medical Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":16.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11429428/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142349880","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Sexual dimorphism in the relationship between BMI and recent suicidal attempts in first-episode drug-naïve patients with major depressive disorder.","authors":"Ze-Zhi Li, Yu-Ping Chen, Xiao-Cui Zang, Denise Zheng, Xiao-E Lang, Yong-Jie Zhou, Feng-Chun Wu, Xiang-Yang Zhang","doi":"10.1186/s40779-024-00572-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s40779-024-00572-1","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":18581,"journal":{"name":"Military Medical Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":16.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11425971/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142349881","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Babu Santha Aswani, Mangala Hegde, Ravichandran Vishwa, Mohammed S Alqahtani, Mohamed Abbas, Hassan Ali Almubarak, Gautam Sethi, Ajaikumar B Kunnumakkara
{"title":"Tackling exosome and nuclear receptor interaction: an emerging paradigm in the treatment of chronic diseases.","authors":"Babu Santha Aswani, Mangala Hegde, Ravichandran Vishwa, Mohammed S Alqahtani, Mohamed Abbas, Hassan Ali Almubarak, Gautam Sethi, Ajaikumar B Kunnumakkara","doi":"10.1186/s40779-024-00564-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s40779-024-00564-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Nuclear receptors (NRs) function as crucial transcription factors in orchestrating essential functions within the realms of development, host defense, and homeostasis of body. NRs have garnered increased attention due to their potential as therapeutic targets, with drugs directed at NRs demonstrating significant efficacy in impeding chronic disease progression. Consequently, these pharmacological agents hold promise for the treatment and management of various diseases. Accumulating evidence emphasizes the regulatory role of exosome-derived microRNAs (miRNAs) in chronic inflammation, disease progression, and therapy resistance, primarily by modulating transcription factors, particularly NRs. By exploiting inflammatory pathways such as protein kinase B (Akt)/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB), signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3), and Wnt/β-catenin signaling, exosomes and NRs play a pivotal role in the panorama of development, physiology, and pathology. The internalization of exosomes modulates NRs and initiates diverse autocrine or paracrine signaling cascades, influencing various processes in recipient cells such as survival, proliferation, differentiation, metabolism, and cellular defense mechanisms. This comprehensive review meticulously examines the involvement of exosome-mediated NR regulation in the pathogenesis of chronic ailments, including atherosclerosis, cancer, diabetes, liver diseases, and respiratory conditions. Additionally, it elucidates the molecular intricacies of exosome-mediated communication between host and recipient cells via NRs, leading to immunomodulation. Furthermore, it outlines the implications of exosome-modulated NR pathways in the prophylaxis of chronic inflammation, delineates current limitations, and provides insights into future perspectives. This review also presents existing evidence on the role of exosomes and their components in the emergence of therapeutic resistance.</p>","PeriodicalId":18581,"journal":{"name":"Military Medical Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":16.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11426102/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142349882","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"FOXO1-expressing neutrophils: a double-edged sword in traumatic brain injury","authors":"Dong-Dong Yang, Meng Zhao, Jia-Xiu Du, Yu Shi","doi":"10.1186/s40779-024-00571-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s40779-024-00571-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains a prominent global cause of mortality and disability, accounting for an estimated 69 million new cases annually [1]. Both civilian and military populations face substantial health challenges due to TBI, particularly in military settings, where combat-related injuries introduce unique considerations for prevalence and management [2]. Despite notable advancements in acute care, our comprehension of the complex pathophysiological mechanisms underlying the long-term effects of TBI remains inadequate [3]. Although the initial mechanical impact triggers the cascade of injury, it is often the subsequent neuroinflammatory processes that propel progressive neuronal damage and lead to long-term neurological impairments [4, 5].</p><p>Neutrophils, the most prevalent circulating leukocytes and first-line defenders against pathogens, have long been recognized as key players in the acute inflammatory response following TBI [6]. Although their rapid infiltration into the injured cerebral tissue is crucial for debris clearance and the initiation of repair mechanisms, excessive or prolonged activation of neutrophils may exacerbate tissue damage and lead to poorer clinical outcomes.</p><p>The groundbreaking research conducted by Zhou et al. [7] published in <i>Military Medical Research</i> unveiled novel insights into the dual role of neutrophils in TBI. They identified a distinct subpopulation of neutrophils characterized by elevated expression of the transcription factor forkhead box protein O1 (FOXO1). This FOXO1-high neutrophil subpopulation predominates during the acute neuroinflammatory response and, unexpectedly, persists into the chronic phase, thereby challenging the traditional perception of neutrophils as short-lived effector cells. These cells exhibit unique characteristics that contribute to both acute and chronic TBI pathologies. In the acute phase, they exacerbate immediate cerebral damage. Conversely, in the chronic phase, FOXO1-high neutrophils disrupt iron homeostasis with oligodendrocytes through the FOXO1-transferrin receptor axis, resulting in myelin loss and depression-like behaviors. This innovative perspective on neutrophil-oligodendrocyte interactions illuminates the intricate crosstalk between immune responses and nervous system functions following TBI, thus emphasizing the multifaceted role of neutrophils in chronic neuroinflammation.</p><p>Zhou et al. [7] also elucidated the molecular mechanisms that underpin the distinctive characteristics of FOXO1-high neutrophils in TBI pathogenesis. Mechanistically, their research revealed that FOXO1 directly enhances both the anti-apoptotic capacity and interleukin-6 production in neutrophils by upregulating the novel target gene <i>versican</i> (<i>VCAN</i>) during the acute phase. Additionally, they demonstrated that FOXO1 induces a metabolic shift from glycolysis to aerobic oxidation in neutrophils. This metabolic reprogramming may contribute to the altered","PeriodicalId":18581,"journal":{"name":"Military Medical Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":21.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142265920","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Global burden of benign prostatic hyperplasia, urinary tract infections, urolithiasis, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, and prostate cancer from 1990 to 2021","authors":"Hao Zi, Meng-Yang Liu, Li-Sha Luo, Qiao Huang, Peng-Cheng Luo, Hang-Hang Luan, Jiao Huang, Dan-Qi Wang, Yong-Bo Wang, Yuan-Yuan Zhang, Ren-Peng Yu, Yi-Tong Li, Hang Zheng, Tong-Zu Liu, Yu Fan, Xian-Tao Zeng","doi":"10.1186/s40779-024-00569-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s40779-024-00569-w","url":null,"abstract":"The burden of common urologic diseases, including benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), urinary tract infections (UTI), urolithiasis, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, and prostate cancer, varies both geographically and within specific regions. It is essential to conduct a comprehensive and precise assessment of the global burden of urologic diseases. We obtained data on incidence, prevalence, mortality, and disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) for the aforementioned urologic diseases by age, sex, location, and year from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021. We analyzed the burden associated with urologic diseases based on socio-demographic index (SDI) and attributable risk factors. The trends in burden over time were assessed using estimated annual percentage changes (EAPC) along with a 95% confidence interval (CI). In 2021, BPH and UTI were the leading causes of age-standardized incidence rate (ASIR) and age-standardized prevalence rate (ASPR), with rates of 5531.88 and 2782.59 per 100,000 persons, respectively. Prostate cancer was the leading cause of both age-standardized mortality rate (ASMR) and age-standardized DALYs rate (ASDR), with rates of 12.63 and 217.83 per 100,000 persons, respectively. From 1990 to 2021, there was an upward trend in ASIR, ASPR, ASMR, and ASDR for UTI, while urolithiasis showed a downward trend. The middle and low-middle SDI quintile levels exhibited higher incidence, prevalence, mortality, and DALYs related to UTI, urolithiasis, and BPH, while the high and high-middle SDI quintile levels showed higher rates for the three cancers. The burden of these six urologic diseases displayed diverse age and sex distribution patterns. In 2021, a high body mass index (BMI) contributed to 20.07% of kidney cancer deaths worldwide, while smoking accounted for 26.48% of bladder cancer deaths and 3.00% of prostate cancer deaths. The global burden of 6 urologic diseases presents a significant public health challenge. Urgent international collaboration is essential to advance the improvement of urologic disease management, encompassing the development of effective diagnostic screening tools and the implementation of high-quality prevention and treatment strategies.","PeriodicalId":18581,"journal":{"name":"Military Medical Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":21.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142265919","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Adriana C. Panayi, Daren K. Heyland, Christian Stoppe, Marc G. Jeschke, Samuel Knoedler, Christian Tapking, Oliver Didzun, Valentin Haug, Amir K. Bigdeli, Ulrich Kneser, Dennis P. Orgill, Gabriel Hundeshagen
{"title":"Frailty as a sequela of burn injury: a post hoc analysis of the “RE-ENERGIZE” multicenter randomized-controlled trial and the National Health Interview Survey","authors":"Adriana C. Panayi, Daren K. Heyland, Christian Stoppe, Marc G. Jeschke, Samuel Knoedler, Christian Tapking, Oliver Didzun, Valentin Haug, Amir K. Bigdeli, Ulrich Kneser, Dennis P. Orgill, Gabriel Hundeshagen","doi":"10.1186/s40779-024-00568-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s40779-024-00568-x","url":null,"abstract":"With advancements in burn treatment and intensive care leading to decreased mortality rates, a growing cohort of burn survivors is emerging. These individuals may be susceptible to frailty, characterized by reduced physiological reserve and increased vulnerability to stressors commonly associated with aging, which significantly complicates their recovery process. To date, no study has investigated burns as a potential risk factor for frailty. This study aimed to determine the short-term prevalence of frailty among burn survivors’ months after injury and compare it with that of the general population. A post hoc analysis was conducted on the Randomized Trial of Enteral Glutamine to Minimize the Effects of Burn Injury (RE-ENERGIZE) trial, an international randomized-controlled trial involving 1200 burn injury patients with partial- or full-thickness burns. Participants who did not complete the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) questionnaire were excluded. Data for the general population were obtained from the 2022 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). Frailty was assessed using the FRAIL (Fatigue, Resistance, Ambulation, Illness, Loss of weight) scale. Due to lack of data on loss of weight, for the purposes of this study, malnutrition was used as the fifth variable. Illness and malnutrition were based on admission data, while fatigue, resistance, and ambulation were determined from post-discharge responses to the SF-36. The burn cohort and general population groups were matched using propensity score matching and compared in terms of frailty status. Within the burn group, patients were divided into different subgroups based on their frailty status, and the differences in their (instrumental) activities of daily living (iADL and ADL) were compared. A multivariable analysis was performed within the burn cohort to identify factors predisposing to frailty as well as compromised iADL and ADL. Out of the 1200 burn patients involved in the study, 600 completed the required questionnaires [follow-up time: (5.5 ± 2.3) months] and were matched to 1200 adults from the general population in the U.S. In comparison to the general population, burn patients exhibited a significantly higher likelihood of being pre-frail (42.3% vs. 19.8%, P < 0.0001), or frail (13.0% vs. 1.0%, P < 0.0001). When focusing on specific components, burn patients were more prone to experiencing fatigue (25.8% vs. 13.5%, P < 0.0001), limited resistance (34.0% vs. 2.7%, P < 0.0001), and restricted ambulation (41.8% vs. 3.8%, P < 0.0001). Conversely, the incidence rate of illness was observed to be higher in the general population (1.2% vs. 2.8%, P = 0.03), while no significant difference was detected regarding malnutrition (2.3% vs. 2.6%, P = 0.75). Furthermore, in comparison with robust burn patients, it was significantly more likely for pre-frail and frail patients to disclose compromise in ADL and iADL. The frail cohort reported the most pronounced limitation. Our findings sugg","PeriodicalId":18581,"journal":{"name":"Military Medical Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":21.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142204190","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effectiveness of chest pain center accreditation on the hospital outcome of acute aortic dissection: a nationwide study in China.","authors":"Li-Wei Liu, Yi-Kai Cui, Lin Zhang, Dai-Le Jia, Jing Wang, Jia-Wei Gu, Jin-Yan Zhang, Zhen Dong, Xue-Juan Jin, Xiao-Yi Zou, Guo-Li Sun, Yu-Xiang Dai, Ai-Jun Sun, Jun-Bo Ge","doi":"10.1186/s40779-024-00565-0","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s40779-024-00565-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The National Chest Pain Center Program (NCPCP) is a nationwide, quality enhancement program aimed at raising the standard of care for patients experiencing acute chest pain in China. The benefits of chest pain center (CPC) accreditation on acute coronary syndrome have been demonstrated. However, there is no evidence to indicate whether CPC accreditation improves outcomes for patients with acute aortic dissection (AAD).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We conducted a retrospective observational study of patients with AAD from 1671 hospitals in China, using data from the NCPCP spanning the period from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2022. The patients were divided into 2 groups: pre-accreditation and post-accreditation admissions. The outcomes examined included in-hospital mortality, misdiagnosis, and Stanford type A AAD surgery. Multivariate logistic regression was employed to explore the relationship between CPC accreditation and in-hospital outcomes. Furthermore, we stratified the hospitals based on their geographical location (Eastern/Central/Western regions) or administrative status (provincial/non-provincial capital areas) to assess the impact of CPC accreditation on AAD patients across various regions.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The analysis encompassed a total of 40,848 patients diagnosed with AAD. The post-accreditation group exhibited significantly lower rates of in-hospital mortality and misdiagnosis (12.1% vs. 16.3%, P < 0.001 and 2.9% vs. 5.4%, P < 0.001, respectively) as well as a notably higher rate of Stanford type A AAD surgery (61.1% vs. 42.1%, P < 0.001) compared with the pre-accreditation group. After adjusting for potential covariates, CPC accreditation was associated with substantially reduced risks of in-hospital mortality (adjusted OR 0.644, 95% CI 0.599-0.693) and misdiagnosis (adjusted OR 0.554, 95% CI 0.493-0.624), along with an increase in the proportion of patients undergoing Stanford type A AAD surgery (adjusted OR 1.973, 95% CI 1.797-2.165). Following CPC accreditation, there were significant reductions in in-hospital mortality across various regions, particularly in Western regions (from 21.5 to 14.1%). Moreover, CPC accreditation demonstrated a more pronounced impact on in-hospital mortality in non-provincial cities compared to provincial cities (adjusted OR 0.607 vs. 0.713).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>CPC accreditation is correlated with improved management and in-hospital outcomes for patients with AAD.</p>","PeriodicalId":18581,"journal":{"name":"Military Medical Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":16.7,"publicationDate":"2024-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11346265/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142056116","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}