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Clinical comprehensive evaluation of Ginkgolide Injection in treatment of cerebral infarction

Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi. 2022 Mar;47(6):1493-1500. doi: 10.19540/j.cnki.cjcmm.20211207.501.

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This clinical value-oriented comprehensive evaluation of drugs was carried out in accordance with Guidelines for Management of Comprehensive Clinical Evaluation of Drugs(trial version 2021), with the qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods adopted. Based on the evidence-based medicine, epidemiology, clinical medicine, pharmacoeconomics, mathematical statistics, and health technology evaluation(HTA), the clinical value of Ginkgolide Injection was evaluated from the "6+1" dimension by giving weight to the criterion level and index level and calculating with multi-criteria decision analysis(MCDA) model and CSC v2.0. After entering the market, Ginkgolide Injection has been subjected to phase Ⅳ clinical trial, spontaneous reporting system(SRS)-based data monitoring, systematic review and Meta-analysis, acute toxicity and long-term toxicity assays, active monitoring, and RCTs, and the evidence of safety was sufficient. The results of active monitoring showed that the incidence of adverse reactions was 0.09%(rare), mainly manifested as flushing, dizziness, rash, nausea, and vomiting. According to the nested case-control study, the adverse reactions of this drug had nothing to do with the product batch, implying that the drug quality was controllable. The adverse reactions mainly resulted from the pharmacodynamic reactions. Because the drug was effective in resisting platelet aggregation, the resulting adverse reactions such as flushing, dizziness, headache, and phlebitis were caused by vasodilation. Skin rash and gastrointestinal symptoms were mainly attributed to the patients’ sensitivity to drugs and their own allergic constitution. According to the sufficiency of evidence and the incidence of adverse reactions in the safety research, the safety of Ginkgolide Injection was grade A. The results of Meta-analysis showed that Ginkgolide Injection combined with conventional western medicine was superior to conventional western medicine in improving the clinical effective rate, neurological function score, and activity of daily living score of patients with cerebral infarction. The validity evidence was evaluated according to the PICO principle to be high. According to the GREAD evaluation principle, the quality of such evidence as clinical effective rate, National Institute of Health stroke scale(NIHSS), and Barthel Index(BI) was evaluated, and the results demonstrated that the evidence quality of clinical effective rate and activity of daily living score was medium. The effectiveness of Ginkgolide Injection was grade A. According to the economic report of Ginkgolide Injection, it had short-term and long-term pharmacoeconomic advantages in the treatment of ischemic stroke, and the economic evidence value was good. According to the CASP economic evaluation checklist, the overall quality evaluation results of the economic report are basically clear. To be specific, the economic evidence quality was high. Based on the comprehensive economic evidence quality and economic value, the economy of this drug was grade A. The innovation of this product was evaluated from three aspects: clinical innovation, enterprise service system innovation, and industrial innovation. Ginkgolide Injection could be used 24 h after intravenous thrombolysis for improving patients’ neurological function without increasing bleeding, indicating its important clinical innovation. There were many innovations in ensuring drug supply, especially at the grass roots, drug safety, effectiveness, and reasonable price, which has provided reference for establishing enterprise philosophy, managing drug resources, developing process and technology, and determining enterprise management and marketing. Therefore, its innovation was grade A. The drug had no special medication plan in use, exhibiting good suitability for doctors, nurses, and patients. The suitability was grade B. Compared with similar drugs, its price was at a medium level, meaning good affordability, sufficient production capacity, and easy accessibility. Its accessibility was therefore grade B. This drug belonged to Chinese medicinal injection. The large-sample real-world research revealed rich human use experience, so it was grade C for the traditional Chinese medicine characteristic. According to the comprehensive evaluation, the clinical value of Ginkgolide Injection in the treatment of cerebral infarction fell into class A. It is suggested that it can be transformed into the relevant policy results of basic clinical medication management according to the procedure.

PMID:35347948 | DOI:10.19540/j.cnki.cjcmm.20211207.501

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Risk factors for lateral cervical lymph node metastasis in medullary thyroid carcinoma

Zhejiang Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban. 2021 Dec 25;50(6):730-740. doi: 10.3724/zdxbyxb-2021-0210.

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: To investigate risk factors of lateral cervical lymph node metastasis (LLNM) in patients with medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC). : Published studies regarding clinicopathological factors of LLNM in MTC were searched in PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane library, Wanfang date and CNKI. Statistical analysis was performed using Stata 14.0 software. The mean and standard deviation from the sample size, range, median, and interquartile range was estimated. Odds ratio () or standard mean difference () with 95% confidence interval () of related factors were analyzed by fixed/random-effects models. Egger’s test and Begg’s test were applied to assess the publication bias of the literature. This study was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42021254955). : Fifteen studies involving 1424 patients were included in the analysis, among whom 543 cases had LLNM (38.13%). Meta-analysis revealed that an increased risk of LLNM was associated with male gender (1.64, 95%: 1.29-2.09, 4.06, 0.01), tumor diameter≥1cm (5.09, 95%: 2.43-10.67, 4.31, 0.01), multifocality (2.55, 95%: 1.79-3.61, 5.22, 0.01), capsule invasion (7.80, 95%: 4.84-12.55, 8.46, 0.01), extracapsular extension (9.46, : 5.66-15.81, 8.58, 0.01), cervical central lymph node metastasis (23.58, : 9.44-58.87, 6.77, 0.01), elevated preoperative calcitonin (1.17,95%: 0.67-1.67, 4.56, 0.01), spiculated margin on ultrasonography (4.32, 95%: 2.43-7.68, 4.99, 0.01), irregular shape on ultrasonography (6.81, : 3.64-12.73, 6.01, 0.01); while age ≥ 45 years (=1.22, 95%: 0.65-2.29, 0.62, >0.05), elevated preoperative carcinoembryonic antigen (0.95, : -0.48-2.38, 1.30, >0.05) and calcification on ultrasonography (1.28, 95%: 0.75-2.18, 0.92, >0.05) were not associated with LLNM. : Male gender, tumor diameter≥multifocality, capsule invasion, extracapsular extension, central lymph node metastasis, elevated preoperative calcitonin, spiculated margin and irregular shape on ultrasonography are risk factors for LLNM in MTC, when these clinical and ultrasonic features are present, lateral neck lymph node dissection is recommended.

PMID:35347916 | DOI:10.3724/zdxbyxb-2021-0210

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Endoscopic thyroidectomy using gasless axillary approach for low-risk papillary thyroid carcinoma

Zhejiang Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban. 2021 Dec 25;50(6):716-721. doi: 10.3724/zdxbyxb-2021-0291.

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To evaluate the application of endoscopic thyroidectomy using gasless axillary approach (ET-GA) for low-risk papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC). Patients with T1N0M0 Ⅰ PTC undergoing unilateral thyroid lobectomy with central neck dissection in Taizhou Cancer Hospital during January 2019 to June 2021 were enrolled in the study, including 35 cases treated with ET-GA (ET-GA group) and 35 cases treated with conventional open thyroidectomy (COT group). The surgical treatment effect, cosmetic effect and the effect on neck function were compared between two groups. Neck function was evaluated by neck pain score, neck injury index and dysphagia index. Cosmetic effect was evaluated by cosmetic effect satisfaction score. In the ET-GA group, all unilateral thyroid lobectomy with central neck dissection were successfully completed, and no case was converted to open surgery. The number of central lymph nodes dissected in the ET-GA was not statistically different from that in the COT group (>0.05), but the operation time was longer than that of the COT group (<0.01). In the ET-GA group, 2 cases (5.7%) had transient vocal cord paralysis and 1 case (2.9%) had postoperative bleeding. In the COT group, 1 case (2.9%) had transient vocal cord paralysis, no postoperative bleeding. There was no significant difference in the complication rate between two groups (>0.05). At and postoperatively, there was no significant difference in neck pain score and neck injury index between two groups (both >0.05); dysphagia index was lower in ET-GA group, but the difference was not statistically significant (>0.05). The cosmetic effect satisfaction score of ET-GA group was higher than that in the COT group at postoperatively (4.3±0.6 vs.1.0, <0.01). ET-GA has the same efficacy and safety as conventional open thyroidectomy in the treatment of low-risk PTC, and it improves the satisfaction of postoperative cosmetics.

PMID:35347915 | DOI:10.3724/zdxbyxb-2021-0291

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Comprehension and Practice Patterns of Korean Urologists for Retractile and Gliding Testes

J Korean Med Sci. 2022 Mar 28;37(12):e98. doi: 10.3346/jkms.2022.37.e98.

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BACKGROUND: It is quite difficult to distinguish retractile testis from gliding testis, which requires different treatment planning in the clinic setting. We evaluated practice patterns of urologists in Korea regarding the diagnosis and management of retractile and gliding testes.

METHODS: We mailed or e-mailed self-completion questionnaires consisting of 20 items to 106 urologists practicing in Korean hospitals concerning the diagnosis and treatment of cryptorchidism. We collected and analyzed the responses statistically.

RESULTS: Responses were received from 62 urologists. The response rate was 58.5%. Thirty-seven urologists (59.7%) actually felt they had difficulty in distinguishing retractile testis from gliding testis in the clinic setting. This rate was higher for non-pediatric urologists (78.1%) than for pediatric urologists (40.0%) (P = 0.006). In cases of infant retractile testis, only five urologists (8.1%) said that they would perform orchiopexy immediately, with 54 (87.1%) urologists saying they would do follow-up. In cases of preschool-age children with retractile testis, 17 urologists (27.4%) said that they would perform orchiopexy immediately with 41 (66.1%) urologists saying they would do follow-up. In cases of infant gliding testis, 37 urologists (59.7%) said that they would perform orchiopexy immediately with 24 (38.7%) urologists saying they would do a follow-up.

CONCLUSION: More than half (59.7%) of Korean urologists revealed it challenging to distinguish retractile testis and gliding testis in the clinical setting. The more it was difficult to diagnose retractile testis with certainty, the more frequent surgical correction was chosen for treatment. Therefore, it is essential to prevent unnecessary surgical treatment by establishing a practical guideline.

PMID:35347906 | DOI:10.3346/jkms.2022.37.e98

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Does Post-Warming Extended Culture Duration Affect the Clinical and Obstetric Outcomes of Patients of Advanced Maternal Age? A Single-Center Study

J Korean Med Sci. 2022 Mar 28;37(12):e96. doi: 10.3346/jkms.2022.37.e96.

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BACKGROUND: The single vitrified-warmed blastocyst transfer (SVBT) cycle has been increasingly utilized for assisted reproductive technology. Women of advanced maternal age (AMA) comprise a significant portion of patients who have undergone ‘freeze-all’ cycles. This study investigated the association between the post-warming extended culture duration and pregnancy outcomes in patients of AMA.

METHODS: This retrospective cohort study analyzed the outcomes of 697 SVBT cycles between January 2016 and December 2017. The cycles were divided into 3 groups based on the age of the female partners: group I: < 35 years (n = 407), group II: 35-37 years (n = 176); and group III, 38-40 years (n = 114). Data are shown as the mean ± standard error of the mean. Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA followed by Duncan’s multiple range test. Statistical significance was set at P < 0.001.

RESULTS: The blastocyst rate, clinical pregnancy rate, and live birth rate (LBR) was significantly lower in the AMA groups. However, there were no significant differences in LBR in the transfer between the AMA and younger groups according to blastocyst morphology and post-warming extended culture duration.

CONCLUSION: Post-warming extended culture of blastocysts is not harmful to patients of AMA. It could be a useful parameter in clinical counseling and decision making for fertility treatments.

PMID:35347904 | DOI:10.3346/jkms.2022.37.e96

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Health-related quality of life in patients with chronic orofacial pain compared with other chronic pain patients

Clin Exp Dent Res. 2022 Mar 28. doi: 10.1002/cre2.560. Online ahead of print.

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BACKGROUND: Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of orofacial pain patients is lower than that of the general population and impaired in multiple dimensions. The aim of the present study was to investigate HRQoL of orofacial pain patients in comparison with patients suffering from other chronic pain disorders.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: One hundred and fifty-one tertiary care facial pain patients (mean age, 50 years; standard deviation [SD], 15; 119 females), were compared with 312 other non-cancer chronic pain patients (mean age, 46 years; SD, 13; 204 women), recruited from three multidisciplinary pain clinics in Finland. The groups were compared using the 15D, and pain-related measures such as pain interference, pain acceptance, anxiety, depression, and sleep. Statistical comparisons between groups were done using t test, χ2 test, or analysis of covariance. Multivariate linear regression analysis was used to study whether pain-related aspects influencing HRQoL are similar between the patient groups.

RESULTS: The 15D score was significantly higher in facial pain patients (0.823; SD, 0.114) indicating better HRQoL in comparison with other chronic pain patients (0.732; SD, 0.107) (p < .001). The 15D profiles of studied populations resembled each other but orofacial pain patients showed significantly higher scores for most individual 15D dimensions. Dimensions regarding discomfort and symptoms and sleep were most affected in both groups. Orofacial pain patients showed less psychosocial disability and better acceptance of their pain. Pain acceptance was a weaker explanatory factor of HRQoL in orofacial pain patients.

CONCLUSION: Compared to other non-cancer chronic pain, chronic pain in the orofacial area causes less impairment in HRQoL. Orofacial pain patients showed less psychosocial disability and better pain acceptance.

PMID:35347879 | DOI:10.1002/cre2.560

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Caregiver burden and the associated factors in the family caregivers of patients with schizophrenia

Nurs Open. 2022 Mar 28. doi: 10.1002/nop2.1205. Online ahead of print.

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AIM: Our study aimed to investigate the caregiving burden and its associated factors in family caregivers of patients with schizophrenia.

DESIGN: Correlational study.

METHOD: Using the convenience sampling method, 215 caregivers were recruited from outpatient clinics affiliated with a tertiary referral psychiatric hospital in Iran. The caregiving burden was measured by the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI-22), and associations between caregiving burden and potential factors were examined using multiple regression analysis. We used the STROBE checklist to report the results.

RESULTS: Family caregivers of patients with schizophrenia reported a high level of caregiving burden, with 38.2% of the caregivers perceiving severe burden relating to their role. In the regression analysis, age, gender, educational level, income, job loss due to caregiving, relationship with patient, disease duration and frequency of caregiving were statistically significant predictors of caregiving burden. The regression model explained 54.4% of the variance of caregiving burden.

PMID:35347867 | DOI:10.1002/nop2.1205

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Recognition of facial emotion expressions and perceptual processes in 22q11.2 deletion syndrome

Early Interv Psychiatry. 2022 Mar 28. doi: 10.1111/eip.13295. Online ahead of print.

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BACKGROUND: Social cognition (SC) deficits and of its facial emotion expression (FEE) component have been described in 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome (22q11.2DS), a high-risk for schizophrenia (SCZ) systemic genetic syndrome. Correlations between deficits in FEE skills and visual-spatial abilities in people with 22q11.2DS warrant investigation.

METHODS: The sample consisted of 37 patients with 22q11.2DS (DEL), 19 with 22q11.2DS and psychosis (DEL-SCZ), 23 with idiopathic SCZ, and 48 healthy controls. We assessed FEE through The Ekman 60 Faces test (EK-F60), visual-spatial skills with Raven’s Standard Progressive Matrices, and symptom severity with the positive And negative syndrome scale. Statistics were conducted through multivariate analysis of variance and correlation analysis.

RESULTS: Patients with 22q11.2DS performed worse that the other groups in recognizing Surprise, Disgust, Rage, Fear, and Neutral expressions on the EK-F60. Recognition of Surprise and Disgust correlated positively with visual-spatial abilities in patients with 22q11.2DS; negative and cognitive symptoms correlated negatively with recognition of Sadness, Surprise, and Disgust.

CONCLUSIONS: Patients with 22q11.2DS show impairments of both peripheral and central steps of the emotional recognition process, leading to SC deficits. The latter are present regardless of the presence of a full-blown psychosis.

PMID:35347860 | DOI:10.1111/eip.13295

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Mandibular condyle changes in rats with unilateral masticatory function

Orthod Craniofac Res. 2022 Mar 29. doi: 10.1111/ocr.12575. Online ahead of print.

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OBJECTIVE: Certain malocclusions or unilateral tooth loss can lead to asymmetric functional load of the two mandibular sides during mastication and induce skeletal asymmetries to the condylar process of growing individuals. However, in adults, asymmetric function may have a different impact. The aim of the present study was to investigate three-dimensionally the effects of unilateral masticatory function on the condylar process morphology in growing and adult rats and the adaptive processes to differential condylar loading.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: Fifty-six growing and adult Wistar rats aged 4 and 26 weeks respectively were obtained. The maxillary right molars of the experimental animals were extracted and all animals were followed for 12 weeks. Three-dimensional images were obtained by an in-vivo microcomputed tomography (micro-CT) examination. The following measurements were studied: condylar process height, condylar base width, and condylar cross-sectional surface.

RESULTS: While no differences were found with regards to condylar process height and base width, the cross-section of the condyle on the extraction side did not increase during growth in the young rats. No such differences were found in adults. Young rats had statistically significantly shorter condylar height, base width and cross-sectional surface than the adult rats and showed significant growth of these structures during the experimental period.

CONCLUSION: Condylar height and base width growth are not hindered by reduced occlusal function, contrary to the average cross-sectional surface, which implies that the condyle form of growing individuals becomes thinner while maintaining its length, in the absence of occlusal stimuli. The condyle of adult rats with extractions is less affected by occlusion changes.

PMID:35347850 | DOI:10.1111/ocr.12575

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Confidence intervals for point-of-stabilization of content uniformity

Pharm Stat. 2022 Mar 28. doi: 10.1002/pst.2207. Online ahead of print.

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Within the framework of continuous pharmaceutical manufacturing, we are interested in statistical modeling of the initial behavior of the production line. Assuming a gradually changing sequence of a suitable product quality characteristic (e.g., the content uniformity), we estimate the so-called point-of-stabilization (PoSt) and construct corresponding confidence regions based on appropriate asymptotic distributions and bootstrap. We investigate linear, quadratic, and nonlinear gradual change models both in homoscedastic and heteroscedastic setup. We propose a new nonlinear Emax gradual change model and show that it is applicable even if the true model is linear. Asymptotic distribution of the PoSt estimator is known only in a homoscedastic linear and quadratic model and, therefore, bootstrap approximations are used to construct one-sided PoSt confidence intervals.

PMID:35347839 | DOI:10.1002/pst.2207