Association between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentration and severity of first-diagnosed bullous pemphigoid in older adults

BackgroundHigher vitamin D status has been associated with symptom improvement and decreased risk of various autoimmune disorders. Our objective was to determine whether higher serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) concentration correlated with less severe first-diagnosed bullous pemphigoid (BP) in older inpatients.MethodsThis cross-sectional study was performed from November 2012 to February 2014 among 30 consecutive older inpatients (21 women; mean ± SD, 83 ± 7 years; all Caucasian) with a de novo diagnosis of active BP recruited in the Department of Dermatology of Angers University Hospital, France. The severity of BP was graded clinically on the basis of i) the number of bullae during the first three days of hospitalization (grade 0–4, worse), and ii) the extent of the lesions (grade 0–5, worse).ResultsSixteen participants had ≤ 5 bullae at the time of diagnosis, 8 had 6–20 bullae, 3 had 20–50 bullae, and 3 had >50 bullae. The lesions were spread over 5 cutaneous areas in 5 participants (17%). The median 25OHD concentration was 23 [IQR, 16–42] nmol/L. Serum 25OHD concentration was inversely correlated with the bullae grade (ρ = − 0.38, p = 0.04) and the lesion extension grade (ρ = − 0.50, p = 0.005).ConclusionsHigher serum 25OHD concentration correlated with less severe BP prior to initiation of treatment among our sample of older inpatients. This result suggests that vitamin D may be involved in the pathophysiology of BP and could serve as prognostic biomarker of BP.     

持续性特发性耳鸣严重程度的相关因素分析

目的 探讨导致持续性特发性耳鸣严重程度的相关因素。 方法 分析870例持续性特发性主观性耳鸣患者的一般资料、病史、听力学结果、耳鸣匹配实验、耳鸣残疾量表、匹兹堡睡眠质量指数量表和焦虑自评量表,应用多因素Logistic回归分析研究与患者耳鸣严重程度相关的因素。 结果 (1)性别(P<0.001)、年龄(P=0.010)、耳鸣主调声频率(P=0.005)、听力损失(P=0.037)、焦虑程度(P<0.001)、睡眠状况(P<0.001)在THI分级上差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);(2)病程(P=0.053)、侧别(P=0.437)、主调声响度(P=0.120)在THI分级上差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。 结论 女性患者特发性耳鸣的程度较男性更为严重;低频较高频更扰人;焦虑程度和睡眠状况是影响耳鸣严重程度的因素,而病程、侧别、耳鸣主调声响度不是影响患者特发性耳鸣严重程度的因素。     

家族性与散发性严重急性呼吸综合症（SARS）患者的病死率与重症率的研究

目的研究家族性与散发性SARS患者的重症率及病死率的区别。方法把61例SARS患者分为家族性病例和散发性病例两组，家族性病例23例，散发性病例38例，分别对重症率及病死率进行比较。结果家族性患者的重症率47．8％，散发性患者的重症率22．5％（P〈0．05），家族性患者的病死率21．7％，散发性患者的病死率5．2％（P〉0．05），本组资料尚未发现病死率有统计学明显差异。可能与病例数较少有关。结论家族性SARS患者的重症率明显高于散发性SARS患者。     

大鼠颅脑损伤早期血清IL-6和CRP的动态变化及意义

目的 探讨大鼠颅脑损伤早期血清IL-6和CRP的变化及与颅脑损伤程度的关系.方法 用双抗体夹心酶标免疫分析法测定颅脑损伤大鼠血清IL-6和CRP的水平.结果 轻中重度颅脑损伤大鼠血清IL-6和CRP水平均有升高,其水平与颅脑损伤的严重程度显著相关(P＜0.01),并且颅脑损伤大鼠血清IL-6和CRP含量之间呈正相关(P＜0.05).结论 血清IL-6和CRP是评价颅脑损伤早期炎症损伤程度的重要生化指标,其含量变化与伤情严重程度密切相关,通过对其动态观察可及时判断颅脑损伤的严重程度及预后.     

Assessment of the Severity of Asthma in a Family Practice

The objective of this study was to evaluate clinical history and self-perception of severity as predictors of asthma severity. A short-term longitudinal study was conducted in a family practice in Melbourne, Australia, utilizing peak flow monitoring, medication diary, and self-administered asthma severity questionnaire. Seventy-two asthmatic subjects with a positive bronchodilator or exercise test, aged between 6 and 79 years, were studied. Symptom and treatment items were correlated with peak flow variability and minimal peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR). An asthma severity scale was generated using the partial credit version of Item Response Theory and the participants' severity scores were validated against lung function tests and medication usage. Quantitative modeling procedures were used to investigate the interrelationships of factors associated with peak flow variability. Severity scores demonstrated significant relationships with peak flow variability (partial r = 0.34) and treatment items. Self-perceived severity of asthma in the preceding 2 weeks showed significant association with peak flow variability (partial rho = 0.46) and minimal PEFR (rho = -0.41). The severity module of the Monash Respiratory Questionnaire is a valid and reliable instrument. The most important symptoms appear to be the frequency of use of bronchodilator and frequency of nocturnal attacks. A carefully structured clinical history in conjunction with the peak flow criteria of variability and minimal peak flow rate would be appropriate in the evaluation of asthma severity. Patients' self-perception of the severity of their asthma needs further evaluation.     

从病情危重度与住院费用的关系看卫生服务的公平性

公平合理地分配卫生资源是制定卫生政策的重要医学伦理学原则之一。作者在对高血压患者危重度分级的基础上，通过分析患者危重度等级与住院费用的关系，揭示了住院患者的资源消耗量与实际医疗需求相脱节的现象，提示我国卫生资源分配的公平性有待进一步提高。     

Ras homolog gene family H (RhoH) deficiency induces psoriasis-like chronic dermatitis by promoting TH17 cell polarization

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Blood endotyping distinguishes the profile of vitiligo from that of other inflammatory and autoimmune skin diseases

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