{"title":"Atopic Dermatitis Associated Retinal Detachment and Retinal Vasculitis: A Case Report","authors":"Shi-Yu Cheng , Zao-Wen Wang , Rong-Ping Dai","doi":"10.24920/004321","DOIUrl":"10.24920/004321","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Atopic dermatitis is usually associated with various ocular complications. We report a 21-year-old Chinese male who presented to our ophthalmology clinic with bilateral retinal detachment and cataracts. The patient had a clear medical history of atopic dermatitis, which had been diagnosed eight years earlier and had been treated with loratadine and pimecrolimus. Cataract surgery was performed for both eyes, combined with scleral buckling for the right eye and pars plana vitrectomy for the left eye. During postoperative follow-up, fundus fluorescein angiography showed retinal vasculitis in both eyes and macular edema in the left eye, which coincided with an exacerbation of atopic dermatitis. Macular edema improved after four months of regular dupilumab treatment in the dermatology department. The ocular condition remained stable three years postoperatively.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":35615,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Medical Sciences Journal","volume":"39 1","pages":"Pages 74-78"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139991315","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yi-Chao Tian , Chun-Lan Guo , Zhen Li , Xin You , Xiao-Yan Liu , Jin-Mei Su , Si-Jia Zhao , Yue Mu , Wei Sun , Qian Li
{"title":"Data-lndependent Acquisition-Based Quantitative Proteomic Analysis Reveals Potential Salivary Biomarkers of Primary Sjogren's Syndrome","authors":"Yi-Chao Tian , Chun-Lan Guo , Zhen Li , Xin You , Xiao-Yan Liu , Jin-Mei Su , Si-Jia Zhao , Yue Mu , Wei Sun , Qian Li","doi":"10.24920/004338","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24920/004338","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>As primary Sjogren's syndrome (pSS) primarily affects the salivary glands, saliva can serve as an indicator of the glands’ pathophysiology and the disease's status. This study aims to illustrate the salivary proteomic profiles of pSS patients and identify potential candidate biomarkers for diagnosis.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>The discovery set contained 49 samples (24 from pSS and 25 from age- and gender-matched healthy controls [HCs]) and the validation set included 25 samples (12 from pSS and 13 from HCs). Totally 36 pSS patients and 38 HCs were centrally randomized into the discovery set or to the validation set at a 2:1 ratio. Unstimulated whole saliva samples from pSS patients and HCs were analyzed using a data-independent acquisition (DIA) strategy on a 2D LC–HRMS/MS platform to reveal differential proteins. The crucial proteins were verified using DIA analysis and annotated using gene ontology (GO) and International Pharmaceutical Abstracts (IPA) analysis. A prediction model for SS was established using random forests.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>A total of 1,963 proteins were discovered, and 136 proteins exhibited differential representation in pSS patients. The bioinformatic research indicated that these proteins were primarily linked to immunological functions, metabolism, and inflammation. A panel of 19 protein biomarkers was identified by ranking order based on <em>P</em>-value and random forest algorichm, and was validated as the predictive biomarkers exhibiting good performance with area under the curve (AUC) of 0.817 for discovery set and 0.882 for validation set.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>The candidate protein panel discovered may aid in pSS diagnosis. Salivary proteomic analysis is a promising non-invasive method for prognostic evaluation and early and precise treatments for pSS patients. DIA offers the best time efficiency and data dependability and may be a suitable option for future research on the salivary proteome.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":35615,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Medical Sciences Journal","volume":"39 1","pages":"Pages 19-28"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140631244","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mei Wang , Jian-Xiang Che , Lei Chen , Ting-Ting Song , Jin-Tao Qu
{"title":"Effect of Dexmedetomidine on Intraoperative Hemodynamics and Blood Loss in Patients Undergoing Spine Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis","authors":"Mei Wang , Jian-Xiang Che , Lei Chen , Ting-Ting Song , Jin-Tao Qu","doi":"10.24920/004294","DOIUrl":"10.24920/004294","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>Dexmedetomidine (Dex) is a highly selective α2 adrenoceptor agonist that reduces blood pressure and heart rate. However, its ability to provide stable hemodynamics and a clinically significant reduction in blood loss in spine surgery is still a matter of debate. This study aimed to investigate the effects of Dex on intraoperative hemodynamics and blood loss in patients undergoing spine surgery.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>The Web of Science, MEDLINE, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library were searched up to February 2023 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) including patients undergoing spine surgeries under general anaesthesia and comparing Dex and saline. A fixed- or random-effect model was used depending on heterogeneity. Results Twenty-one RCTs, including 1388 patients, were identified. Dex added the overall risk of intraoperative hypotension (odds ratio [OR]: 2.11; 95% confidence interval [<em>CI</em>]: 1.24 – 3.58; <em>P</em>=0.006) and bradycardia (OR: 2.48; 95%<em>CI</em>: 1.57 – 3.93; <em>P</em>=0.0001). The use of a loading dose of Dex led to significantly increased risks of intraoperative hypotension (OR: 2.00; 95%<em>CI</em>: 1.06 – 3.79; <em>P</em>=0.03) and bradycardia (OR: 2.28; 95%<em>CI</em>: 1.42 3.66; <em>P</em>=0.0007). For patients receiving total intravenous anesthesia, there was an increased risk of hypotension (OR: 2.90; 95%<em>CI</em>: 1.24 – 6.82; P=0.01) and bradycardia (OR: 2.66; 95%<em>CI</em>: 1.53 - 4.61; <em>P</em>=0. 0005). For patients in the inhalation anesthesia group, only an increased risk of bradycardia (OR: 4.95; 95%<em>CI</em>: 1.41 – 17.37; P=0.01) was observed. No significant increase in the risk of hypotension and bradycardia was found in the combined intravenous-inhalation anesthesia group. The incidence of severe hypotension (OR: 2.57; 95%<em>CI</em>: 1.05 – 6.32; <em>P</em>=0.04), but not mild hypotension, was increased. Both mild (OR: 2.55; 95%<em>CI</em>: 1.06 – 6.15; <em>P</em>=0.04) and severe (OR: 2.45; 95%<em>CI</em>: 1.43 – 4.20; <em>P</em>=0.001) bradycardia were associated with a higher risk. The overall analyses did not reveal significant reduction in intraoperative blood loss. However, a significant decrease in blood loss was observed in total inhalation anesthesia subgroup (mean difference [MD]: –82.97; 95%<em>CI</em>: -109.04––56.90; <em>P</em> < 0.001).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>Dex increases the risks of intraoperative hypotension and bradycardia in major spine surgery. The administration of a loading dose of Dex and the utilization of various anesthesia maintenance methods may potentially impact hemodynamic stability and intraoperative blood loss.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":35615,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Medical Sciences Journal","volume":"39 1","pages":"Pages 54-68"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139997712","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xiang-Bo Meng , Mei-Hua Chen , Nuo Xu , Tian-Qi Li , Shuai-Chen Li , Sun-Xin Zhou , Huan Chen , Tong Zhang
{"title":"Antiviral Effect of Extracellular Matrix Protein ABI3BP on Vesicular Stomatitis Virus and Its Mechanism: A Preliminary Study In Vitro","authors":"Xiang-Bo Meng , Mei-Hua Chen , Nuo Xu , Tian-Qi Li , Shuai-Chen Li , Sun-Xin Zhou , Huan Chen , Tong Zhang","doi":"10.24920/004319","DOIUrl":"10.24920/004319","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>To explore the influence of extracellular matrix protein ABI-interactor 3-binding protein (ABI3BP) on vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) genome replication and innate immune signaling pathway.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>The small interfering RNA (siRNA) was transfected to knock down <em>ABI3BP</em> gene in human skin fibroblast BJ-Sta cells. VSV-green fluorescent protein (VSV-GFP)-infected cell model was established. The morphological changes and F-actin stress fiber formation were detected on <em>ABI3BP</em> knockdown cells by phalloidin immunofluorescence staining. The mRNA level of virus replication was detected by RT-qPCR in BJ-Sta cells after VSV-GFP infection; western blotting was performed to detect the changes in interferon regulatory factor 3 (IRF3) and TANK-binding kinase 1 (TBK1) phosphorylation levels.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The VSV-GFP-infected BJ-Sta cell model was successfully established. Efficient knockdown of <em>ABI3BP</em> in BJ-Sta cells was achieved. Phalloidin immunofluorescence staining revealed structural rearrangement of intracellular F-actin after <em>ABI3BP</em> gene knockdown. Compared with the control group, the gene copy number of VSV-GFP in <em>ABI3BP</em> knockdown cells increased by 2.2 – 3.5 times (<em>P</em><0.01) and 2.2 – 4.0 times (<em>P</em><0.01) respectively when infected with VSV of multiplicity of infection 0.1 and 1. The expression of viral protein significantly increased in <em>ABI3BP</em> knockdown cells after virus infection. The activation of type-I interferon pathway, as determined by phosphorylated IRF3 and phosphorylated TBK1, was significantly decreased in <em>ABI3BP</em> knockdown cells after VSV-GFP infection.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>Extracellular matrix protein ABI3BP plays an important role in maintaining the formation and rearrangement of actin structure. <em>ABI3BP</em> gene deletion promotes RNA virus replication, and ABI3BP is an important molecule that maintains the integrity of type I interferon pathway.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":35615,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Medical Sciences Journal","volume":"39 1","pages":"Pages 1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139933239","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Atopic Dermatitis Associated Retinal Detachment and Retinal Vasculitis: A Case Report.","authors":"Shi-Yu Cheng, Zao-Wen Wang, Rong-Ping Dai","doi":"10.24920/004321","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24920/004321","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Atopic dermatitis is usually associated with various ocular complications. We report a 21-year-old Chinese male who presented to our ophthalmology clinic with bilateral retinal detachment and cataracts. The patient had a clear medical history of atopic dermatitis, which had been diagnosed eight years earlier and had been treated with loratadine and pimecrolimus. Cataract surgery was performed for both eyes, combined with scleral buckling for the right eye and pars plana vitrectomy for the left eye. During postoperative follow-up, fundus fluorescein angiography showed retinal vasculitis in both eyes and macular edema in the left eye, which coincided with an exacerbation of atopic dermatitis. Macular edema improved after four months of regular dupilumab treatment in the dermatology department. The ocular condition remained stable three years postoperatively.</p>","PeriodicalId":35615,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Medical Sciences Journal","volume":"39 1","pages":"74-78"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140861065","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tian-Ci Wang, Jia-Liang Guo, Qiu-Ping Tian, He-Ping Deng, Bing Yin, Zeng Xiao, Bo Lu
{"title":"Application of Tranexamic Acid in Shoulder Arthroscopic Surgery: A Randomised Controlled Trial.","authors":"Tian-Ci Wang, Jia-Liang Guo, Qiu-Ping Tian, He-Ping Deng, Bing Yin, Zeng Xiao, Bo Lu","doi":"10.24920/004295","DOIUrl":"10.24920/004295","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Objective To explore the optimal administration route of tranexamic acid (TXA) in shoulder arthroscopic surgery. Methods Patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair were randomly divided into four groups: control group (without TXA treatment), intravenous group (TXA was intravenously administered 10 minutes before surgery), irrigation group (TXA was added to the irrigation fluid during subacromial decompression and acromioplasty), and intravenous plus irrigation group (TXA was applied both intravenously and <i>via</i> intra-articular irrigation). The primary outcome was visual clarity assessed with visual analog scale (VAS) score, and the secondary outcomes included irrigation fluid consumption and time to subacromial decompression and acromioplasty procedure. Results There were 134 patients enrolled in the study, including 33 in the control group, 35 in the intravenous group, 32 in the irrigation group, and 34 in the intravenous plus irrigation group. The median and interquartile range of VAS scores for the intravenous, irrigation, and intravenous plus irrigation groups were 2.70 (2.50, 2.86) (<i>Z</i> = -3.677, <i>P</i> = 0.002), 2.67 (2.50, 2.77) (<i>Z</i> = -3.058, <i>P</i> < 0.001), and 2.91 (2.75, 3.00) (<i>Z</i> = -6.634, <i>P</i> < 0.001), respectively, significantly higher than that of the control group [2.44 (2.37, 2.53)]. Moreover, the control group consumed more irrigation fluid than the intravenous group, irrigation group, and intravenous plus irrigation group (all <i>P</i> < 0.05). The intravenous plus irrigation group consumed less irrigation fluid than either the intravenous group or the irrigation group (both <i>P</i> < 0.001). There was no difference in subacromial decompression and acromioplasty operative time among the four groups. Conclusion TXA applied both topically and systematically can improve intraoperative visual clarity, and the combined application is more effective.</p>","PeriodicalId":35615,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Medical Sciences Journal","volume":" ","pages":"273-278"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139075267","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"SpyGlass in Diagnosis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma with Right Hepatic Duct Tumor Thrombus Hemorrhage: A Case Report.","authors":"Li-Hua Guo, Min Miao, Guo-Liang Ye","doi":"10.24920/004273","DOIUrl":"10.24920/004273","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Hepatocelluar carcinoma presenting as a biliary duct tumor thrombus is a relatively rare entity, with poor prognosis. The primary clinical manifestation of this disease is obstructive jaundice, which can often be misdiagnosed. A 59-year-old female patient was admitted with sudden onset of abdominal pain. Laboratory tests suggested obstructive jaundice, and enhanced magnetic resonance imaging of the upper abdomen did not show obvious biliary dilatation. Endoscopic ultrasound and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography suggested an occupying lesion in the upper bile duct. SpyGlass and biopsy finally confirmed hepatocellular carcinoma with right hepatic duct tumor thrombus hemorrhage. The SpyGlass Direct Visualization System, as an advanced biliary cholangioscopy device, showed the advantages of single-person operation as well as easy access to and visualization of the lesion.</p>","PeriodicalId":35615,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Medical Sciences Journal","volume":" ","pages":"309-314"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138805252","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Iridociliary Body Metastasis of Atypical Carcinoid: Case Management with Intravitreal Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Injections.","authors":"Yang Zhang, Ai-Ling Bian, Rong-Ping Dai","doi":"10.24920/004268","DOIUrl":"10.24920/004268","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We report a rare case involving a 52-year-old female diagnosed with an atypical bronchial carcinoid tumor with metastases to the mediastinum, hilar lymph nodes, breast, and pancreas. In additional, the patient had metastases to the iris and ciliary body, resulting in progressive vision loss in her left eye. Treatment was successful by intravitreal injections of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor.</p>","PeriodicalId":35615,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Medical Sciences Journal","volume":" ","pages":"305-308"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71427534","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yuan-Yuan Wang, Hai-Lian Lin, Ke-Lang Wang, Gen-Xiang Que, Ting Cao, La-Mei Zhu, Xia Yang, Xue-Feng Yang
{"title":"Influence of Gut Microbiota and its Metabolites on Progression of Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease.","authors":"Yuan-Yuan Wang, Hai-Lian Lin, Ke-Lang Wang, Gen-Xiang Que, Ting Cao, La-Mei Zhu, Xia Yang, Xue-Feng Yang","doi":"10.24920/004220","DOIUrl":"10.24920/004220","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) has become a prevalent chronic liver disease worldwide because of lifestyle and dietary changes. Gut microbiota and its metabolites have been shown to play a critical role in the pathogenesis of MAFLD. Understanding of the function of gut microbiota and its metabolites in MAFLD may help to elucidate pathological mechanisms, identify diagnostic markers, and develop drugs or probiotics for the treatment of MAFLD. Here we review the pathogenesis of MAFLD by gut microbiota and its metabolites and discuss the feasibility of treating MAFLD from the perspective of gut microbes.</p>","PeriodicalId":35615,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Medical Sciences Journal","volume":" ","pages":"286-296"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138804757","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jing Fan, Yi Li, Jing-Wen Niu, Nan Hu, Yu-Zhou Guan, Li-Ying Cui, Ming-Sheng Liu
{"title":"Differentiation Between Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Mimics Using Quantitative Analysis of Fsciculation with Muscle Ultrasound.","authors":"Jing Fan, Yi Li, Jing-Wen Niu, Nan Hu, Yu-Zhou Guan, Li-Ying Cui, Ming-Sheng Liu","doi":"10.24920/004282","DOIUrl":"10.24920/004282","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Objective To determine the diagnostic accuracy of the intensity of fasciculation evaluated by muscle ultrasound in the differential diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Methods We prospectively recruited patients who had ALS and neuropathy-radiculopathy attending Peking Union Medical College Hospital from 2017 to 2020. Healthy adults from a community were recruited as healthy controls. Muscle strength was assessed using the Medical Research Council (MRC) scale. At the first visit to the hospital, patients were assessed for maximal grade of fasciculations, total fasciculation score, and fasciculation grade in 16 muscle groups of bilateral upper and lower limbs using ultrasonography. The sensitivity and specificity of maximal grade of fasciculations, total fasciculation score, and fasciculation grade for the diagnosis of ALS were assessed by receiver operating characteristic analyses. Results The percentage of limb muscles with a maximal fasciculation grade higher than grade 2 in ALS patients and neuropathy-radiculopathy patients was 84.9% and 9.8%, respectively (<i>χ<sup>2</sup></i> = 172.436, <i>P</i> < 0.01). Of the 16 limb muscles detected, the total fasciculation score [median (interquartile range)] was 29 (15, 41) in ALS patients and 3 (0, 8) in neuropathy-radiculopathy patients (<i>Z</i> = 9.642, <i>P</i> < 0.001). Remarkable fasciculations were seen in ALS patients whose muscles with a MRC score ranging from 2 to 4, followed by patients with MRC score 5, and then in those with MRC score 0 and 1. The sensitivity and specificity of total fasciculation score for diagnosis of ALS were 80.6% and 93.4%, respectively (cut-off value 14). In patients with ALS, for muscles with MRC score 4 and 5, the percentage of muscles with fasciculation grades ≥ 3 was 42.3% and 24.1% respectively, while in neuropathy-radiculopathy patients, the percentage for muscles with MRC score 4 and 5 was only 1.7% and 0, respectively. Conclusion A combined analysis of fasciculation intensity and MRC score of the limb muscles may be helpful for differential diagnosis of ALS.</p>","PeriodicalId":35615,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Medical Sciences Journal","volume":" ","pages":"265-272"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41184365","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}