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The therapeutic effect of PCSK9 inhibitors on dyslipidemia: one-year follow up. PCSK9 抑制剂对血脂异常的治疗效果:一年随访。
IF 1.8 Q3 MEDICINE, RESEARCH & EXPERIMENTAL Pub Date : 2024-09-13 DOI: 10.4081/ejtm.2024.12937
Maryam Moshkani Farahani, Alireza Nasiri, Mahdi Salari, Ali Shamsedini

Despite the availability of statins and lifestyle modifications, many patients with Dyslipidemia struggle to achieve optimal low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) control. PCSK9 inhibitors offer a promising new therapeutic option with superior LDL-C lowering efficacy compared to statins. However, data on their real-world use, particularly in Iran, is limited. This study aims to address this gap by investigating the one-year effects of evolocumab on lipid profiles and potential cardiovascular outcomes in Iranian patients with Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH).This single-center, prospective study evaluated evolocumab effectiveness in lowering LDL-C in 50 Iranian adults with FH. Participants with a documented LDL-C > 190 mg/dL on existing cholesterol medications (excluding PCSK9 inhibitors) and a clinical FH diagnosis was included. After baseline assessments (medical history, demographics, lipid profile), evolocumab was administered subcutaneously every two weeks for one year. Follow-up assessments at year one measured changes in LDL-C, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and triglycerides. The study enrolled 50 participants with an average age of 55 years old (range 35-80 years).Treatment with evolocumab led to significant improvements in lipid profiles at all follow-up points compared to baseline. On average, LDL-C levels decreased by 105.24 mg/dL, triglycerides decreased by 59.20 mg/dL, and HDL-C levels increased by a modest but significant 4.5 mg/dL after one year(p<0.001). Subgroup analysis revealed no statistically significant interactions between baseline demographics (age, sex, BMI) or lifestyle habits (smoking, alcohol) and changes in lipid levels(p>0.05). However, a significant interaction emerged between baseline lipid levels and their corresponding reductions, suggesting greater improvement in patients with higher baseline values(p<0.05). It is noteworthy that no new cardiovascular events were reported during the study period. This study demonstrates the effectiveness of evolocumab in improving lipid profiles in Iranian patients with FH. The observed reductions in LDL-C and triglycerides, along with a modest increase in HDL-C, suggest potential benefits for cardiovascular risk reduction. The absence of new cardiovascular events during the study is encouraging, but further research with larger and longer-term follow-up is needed to confirm these findings and assess the long-term safety and impact on quality of life.

尽管有他汀类药物和改变生活方式的方法,但许多血脂异常患者仍难以达到最佳的低密度脂蛋白胆固醇(LDL-C)控制效果。与他汀类药物相比,PCSK9 抑制剂在降低低密度脂蛋白胆固醇(LDL-C)方面具有更好的疗效,是一种很有前景的新治疗选择。然而,有关其实际使用情况的数据有限,尤其是在伊朗。这项单中心前瞻性研究评估了 evolocumab 对 50 名伊朗成年 FH 患者降低 LDL-C 的疗效。研究对象包括服用现有胆固醇药物(不包括 PCSK9 抑制剂)且低密度脂蛋白胆固醇大于 190 mg/dL、临床诊断为 FH 的患者。在进行基线评估(病史、人口统计学、血脂谱)后,每两周皮下注射一次 evolocumab,持续一年。第一年的随访评估测量低密度脂蛋白胆固醇(LDL-C)、高密度脂蛋白胆固醇(HDL-C)和甘油三酯的变化。这项研究共招募了 50 名参与者,平均年龄为 55 岁(35-80 岁不等)。与基线相比,evolocumab 治疗使所有随访点的血脂状况都有了显著改善。一年后,低密度脂蛋白胆固醇(LDL-C)水平平均下降了 105.24 毫克/分升,甘油三酯下降了 59.20 毫克/分升,高密度脂蛋白胆固醇(HDL-C)水平上升了 4.5 毫克/分升(p0.05),虽然幅度不大,但效果显著。然而,基线血脂水平与相应的降幅之间存在着明显的交互作用,这表明基线值较高的患者的血脂水平会有更大的改善(p0.05)。
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Lessons from the pandemic era: do we need new strategies to improve conservative treatment adherence in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis? A retrospective analysis. 从大流行病时代汲取的教训:我们是否需要新策略来提高青少年特发性脊柱侧凸的保守治疗依从性?回顾性分析。
IF 1.8 Q3 MEDICINE, RESEARCH & EXPERIMENTAL Pub Date : 2024-09-10 DOI: 10.4081/ejtm.2024.12859
Maria Chiara Maccarone, Elena Barzizza, Paola Contessa, Alyssa Biancato, Allegra Caregnato, Rosanna Fontana, Riccardo Ceccato, Luigi Salmaso, Stefano Masiero

This study aims to examine whether the COVID-19 pandemic affected the adherence to conservative AIS treatment. Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is characterized by a lateral curvature of the spine of at least 10 degrees. Compliance rates in conservative treatments are influenced by various factors. From a database of AIS patients, we selected 30 AIS patients who were assessed before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Data regarding Cobb's angle, brace prescription, prescribed brace wear time, brace wear compliance, and time dedicated to sports activities were collected over a six-year period from January 2018 to December 2023, divided into three 2-year time periods (before, during, and after COVID-19). There was an increased percentage of AIS patients prescribed with a brace during the pandemic. However, no significant differences in Cobb's angle were observed. Additionally, the prescribed wear time showed a significant decrease from the pre-COVID period to the post-COVID period (p-value = 0.03). Wear compliance exhibited a decreasing trend from pre- to during- and post-COVID-19 periods without reaching statistically significant differences, and the time dedicated to sports statistically significantly decreased. These differences were statistically significant when comparing the pre- vs. post- and pre- vs. during-COVID-19 periods (p-values 0.01, 0.04, respectively). Our study highlights changes in AIS conservative treatment during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The increase in the number of patients prescribed with a brace during the pandemic, although not supported by an increase in Cobb's angle, may be attributed to the concerns about regular monitoring during the reduction of rehabilitation services. The observed decreases in brace compliance and involvement in sport activities, which persisted even in the post-pandemic period, emphasizes the lasting impact of the pandemic on AIS management, necessitating innovative approaches to address these ongoing concerns.

本研究旨在探讨 COVID-19 大流行是否会影响对 AIS 的保守治疗。青少年特发性脊柱侧弯症(AIS)的特征是脊柱侧弯至少达到 10 度。保守治疗的依从率受多种因素影响。我们从 AIS 患者数据库中挑选了 30 名 AIS 患者,在 COVID-19 大流行之前、期间和之后对他们进行了评估。从2018年1月至2023年12月的6年时间里,我们收集了有关Cobb角、支具处方、规定支具佩戴时间、支具佩戴依从性和体育活动时间的数据,并将其分为3个2年时间段(COVID-19之前、期间和之后)。在大流行期间,AIS 患者使用支具的比例有所增加。但是,在 Cobb's 角方面没有观察到明显的差异。此外,从 COVID 前到 COVID 后,规定的佩戴时间明显减少(p 值 = 0.03)。从 COVID-19 前、COVID-19 期间和 COVID-19 后,佩戴依从性呈下降趋势,但在统计学上没有显著差异,而运动专用时间在统计学上有显著下降。这些差异在比较 COVID-19 前与 COVID-19 后、COVID-19 前与 COVID-19 期间时具有统计学意义(P 值分别为 0.01、0.04)。我们的研究强调了 COVID-19 大流行期间和之后 AIS 保守治疗的变化。大流行期间使用支具的患者人数增加,虽然没有得到 Cobb's 角增加的支持,但这可能是由于在康复服务减少期间对定期监测的担忧。据观察,即使在大流行结束后,患者对支具的依从性和参与体育活动的程度仍有所下降,这突出表明了大流行对 AIS 管理的持久影响,因此有必要采取创新方法来解决这些持续存在的问题。
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Focal muscle vibration and action observation: a combined approach for muscle strengthening. 局部肌肉振动和动作观察:肌肉强化的综合方法。
IF 1.8 Q3 MEDICINE, RESEARCH & EXPERIMENTAL Pub Date : 2024-09-03 DOI: 10.4081/ejtm.2024.12366
Valentina Azzollini, Noemi Fragapane, Zbigniew Baster, Simone Carozzo, Stefania Dalise, Carmelo Chisari

Muscle strength is essential for autonomy in daily activities and performance in sports activities. Yet, conventional strength training is challenging during recovery from pathological conditions. This study investigates a novel combined intervention employing Focal Muscle Vibration (FMV) and Action Observation (AO) to enhance muscle strength. Twenty-seven healthy volunteers (18 females and 9 males, aged 22 to 42 years) were enrolled for an intervention-control study comparing 2 groups: the intervention group received AO treatment with FMV on the right leg, and the control group underwent only FMV on the right leg.  This design allowed the comparison of four conditions: FMV+AO (intervention group, right leg), AO alone (intervention group, left leg), FMV alone (control group, right leg), and no-treatment NT (control group, left leg). The treatment, conducted five times a week (Mon-Fri) for two weeks, involved a 20-minute session of FMV on the right quadriceps,  coupled, for the intervention group, with the observation of a gym training video. The assessments of Maximum Voluntary Contraction (MVC), and fatigue coefficient (FC) expressed at knee extension bilaterally were measured at the beginning (T0), after the first week (T1), at the end of treatment (T2), and one-week post-intervention for the follow-up (T3). The FMV+AO group demonstrated a significant improvement in MVC over time, reaching statistical significance at T2 and maintaining the gain at T3. In contrast, all the other conditions demonstrated milder MVC increases without statistical significance. FC did not differ significantly in any condition. The combination of FMV and AO optimized muscle strengthening, offering insights for targeted treatments in various settings.

肌肉力量对日常活动的自主性和体育活动的表现至关重要。然而,传统的力量训练在病理康复期间具有挑战性。本研究采用病灶肌肉振动(FMV)和动作观察(AO)相结合的新型干预方法来增强肌肉力量。研究人员招募了 27 名健康志愿者(18 名女性和 9 名男性,年龄在 22 岁至 42 岁之间)进行干预-对照研究,对两组进行比较:干预组在右腿接受带有 FMV 的 AO 治疗,对照组仅在右腿接受 FMV 治疗。 这种设计允许对四种情况进行比较:FMV+AO(干预组,右腿)、单独 AO(干预组,左腿)、单独 FMV(对照组,右腿)和无治疗 NT(对照组,左腿)。治疗每周进行五次(周一至周五),为期两周,包括对右侧股四头肌进行 20 分钟的调频伏地挺身训练,同时,干预组还要观看健身房训练视频。在治疗开始时(T0)、第一周后(T1)、治疗结束时(T2)和干预一周后的随访(T3),分别测量了最大自主收缩(MVC)和双侧膝关节伸展时的疲劳系数(FC)。随着时间的推移,FMV+AO 组的 MVC 有了明显改善,在 T2 达到了统计学显著性,并在 T3 保持了增益。相比之下,所有其他条件组的 MVC 增幅较小,但无统计学意义。FC 在任何情况下都没有明显差异。FMV 和 AO 的组合优化了肌肉强化效果,为各种情况下的针对性治疗提供了启示。
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Diaphragm muscle parameters as a predictive tool for weaning critically ill patients from mechanical ventilation: a systematic review and meta-analysis study. 横膈膜肌肉参数作为重症患者机械通气断奶的预测工具:一项系统回顾和荟萃分析研究。
IF 1.8 Q3 MEDICINE, RESEARCH & EXPERIMENTAL Pub Date : 2024-09-03 DOI: 10.4081/ejtm.2024.12642
Yashar Iranpour, Afrooz Zandifar

Diaphragmatic ultrasound, valued for its portability and safety, assesses both structural and functional aspects of the diaphragm. While some studies support its predictive value, others conflict. This meta-analysis aims to clarify diaphragmatic ultrasound's role in predicting successful liberation from mechanical ventilation in intensive care settings. A systematic search was performed on Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed up to March, 2024. The search strategy included a combination of relevant medical subject heading (MeSH) terms and relevant keywords. We defined our eligibility criteria based on the PICO framework. Two authors performed the data extraction using a standardized sheet. The pooled mean difference was calculated using random effects model and Hedges' g along with SD estimation. R and RStudio were used for the statistical analysis and creating forest and funnel plots. The pooled mean difference was 7.25 (95% CI: 4.20, 10.21) for DE among the two groups. We found a statistically significant difference between the two groups indicating that those with successful weaning from intubation had higher means of DE compared to those with failed weaning attempt (p-value<0.01). The mean difference of DTF was also higher among those with successful weaning from intubation compared to those with failed weaning attempt with the pooled mean difference of 14.52 (95% CI: 10.51, 18.54, p-value<0.01). The mean difference of RSBI was lower among those with successful weaning from intubation compared to those with failed weaning attempt with the pooled mean difference of -28.86 (95% CI: -41.82, -15.91, p-value<0.01). Our results suggest that evaluating diaphragmatic excursion and thickening fraction can reliably anticipate successful liberation from mechanical ventilation. However, significant heterogeneity was present among the included studies. High-quality research, particularly randomized clinical trials, is required to further elucidate the role of diaphragmatic ultrasound in predicting weaning from mechanical ventilation.

膈肌超声因其便携性和安全性而备受推崇,可评估膈肌的结构和功能。虽然一些研究支持其预测价值,但其他研究则存在冲突。本荟萃分析旨在阐明膈肌超声在预测重症监护环境中成功脱离机械通气方面的作用。截至 2024 年 3 月,我们在 Web of Science、Scopus 和 PubMed 上进行了系统检索。搜索策略包括相关医学主题词(MeSH)和相关关键词的组合。我们根据 PICO 框架确定了资格标准。两位作者使用标准化表格进行数据提取。使用随机效应模型和Hedges'g以及SD估算法计算汇总平均差。使用 R 和 RStudio 进行统计分析,并绘制森林图和漏斗图。两组间 DE 的集合平均差为 7.25(95% CI:4.20,10.21)。我们发现两组间存在统计学意义上的显著差异,表明与断奶失败者相比,成功断奶者的 DE 平均值更高(P 值
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Research on the expression of Mir-218-2 in the serum of patients with papillary thyroid cancer and its clinical significance. 甲状腺乳头状癌患者血清中 Mir-218-2 的表达及其临床意义研究
IF 1.8 Q3 MEDICINE, RESEARCH & EXPERIMENTAL Pub Date : 2024-08-29 DOI: 10.4081/ejtm.2024.12678
Haoting He, Dingji Hao, Linxiao Tian, Congru Zhu, Lili Guo, Keao Zhang, Siyao Zhu

Papillary thyroid carcinoma is an epithelial malignancy with follicular cell differentiation and sets of defined nuclear features and appearance of an irregular solid mass. The main objective of our study is to research on the expression of miR-218-2 in the serum of patients with papillary thyroid cancer and its clinical significance. Our study involved patients with thyroid nodules were divided into a capitate cancer group (N = 100) and a benign nodule group (N =100). Lastly, 50 cases of healthy individuals were used as controls. The total sample size was 250. All cases were clinically diagnosed and underwent histopathological examinations at the Tonglu County Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine between January 2023 and January 2024. Quantitative RT-PCR was used to assess the expression levels of miR-218-2 and its host gene SLIT3 in normal and cancer thyroid tissues. We found that 45% of tumour sizes were less than 1 cm with 90% of tumours did not infiltrate the glandular capsule, implying a favourable prognosis. Lastly, 85% of tumours were well differentiated with about 75% showing no metastasis while 60% of TNM stage were classified as stage I. Also, miR-218-2 and its host gene SLIT3 are significantly down-regulated in papillary thyroid carcinoma. The inhibitory effects of miR-218-2 act in synergy with its host gene SLIT3 to alter the rates of cell invasion, cell migration and cell proliferation. Our findings have clinical significance on the involvement of miR-218-2 and SLIT3. There exists a functional relationship between host genes and intronic miRNAs in the tumorigenesis of thyroid cancers.

甲状腺乳头状癌是一种上皮性恶性肿瘤,具有滤泡细胞分化、明确的核特征和不规则的实性肿块。我们研究的主要目的是研究甲状腺乳头状癌患者血清中 miR-218-2 的表达及其临床意义。我们的研究将甲状腺结节患者分为乳头状癌组(100 例)和良性结节组(100 例)。最后,50 例健康人作为对照。样本总数为 250 个。所有病例均于 2023 年 1 月至 2024 年 1 月期间在桐庐县中医院接受临床诊断和组织病理学检查。研究采用定量 RT-PCR 技术评估 miR-218-2 及其宿主基因 SLIT3 在正常甲状腺组织和甲状腺癌组织中的表达水平。我们发现,45%的肿瘤小于1厘米,90%的肿瘤没有浸润腺囊,这意味着预后良好。此外,miR-218-2 及其宿主基因 SLIT3 在甲状腺乳头状癌中显著下调。miR-218-2的抑制作用与其宿主基因SLIT3协同改变了细胞侵袭、细胞迁移和细胞增殖的速率。我们的研究结果对 miR-218-2 和 SLIT3 的参与具有临床意义。在甲状腺癌的肿瘤发生过程中,宿主基因和内含子miRNA之间存在着功能关系。
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Prevalence of latent autoimmune diabetes in adults and insulin resistance: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 成人潜在自身免疫性糖尿病的患病率与胰岛素抵抗:系统回顾与荟萃分析。
IF 1.8 Q3 MEDICINE, RESEARCH & EXPERIMENTAL Pub Date : 2024-08-28 DOI: 10.4081/ejtm.2024.12694
Malihe Mohammadi

Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults is a form of diabetes that progresses slowly and is controlled by diet and oral glucose-lowering medications before insulin is required. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the prevalence of latent autoimmune diabetes in adults. The present study was conducted based on PRISMA 2020-27-item checklist. To find the studies conducted in line with the purpose of the study, PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Science Direct, Web of Knowledge, EBSCO, Wiley, ISI, Elsevier, Embase databases and Google Scholar search engine were reviewed from 2013 to August 2023. Meta-analysis was performed using effect size with 95% confidence interval. Data analysis was done using STATA/MP. v17 software. The present study was carried out based on the PRISMA 2020 27-point checklist. To find out which studies were carried out in accordance with the purpose of the study, from 2013 to August, the databases PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Science Direct, Web of Knowledge, EBSCO, Wiley, ISI, Elsevier, Embase and the search engine Google Scholar reviewed 2023. Meta-analysis was performed using effect size with 95% confidence interval. Data analysis was carried out using STATA/MP. v17 software. The overall prevalence of Latent autoimmune diabetes of adults was found to be 7% (95%CI 0-20). Subgroup analysis of Latent autoimmune diabetes of adults in the context of geographic regions showed a higher prevalence in North America (15%) and South East Asia (5%). Since the identification of Latent autoimmune diabetes of adult patients with other forms of diabetes is misdiagnosed due to the combination of phenotypic features with T1D and T2D, studying its prevalence is of great importance.

成人潜伏性自身免疫性糖尿病是一种进展缓慢的糖尿病,在需要使用胰岛素之前,可通过饮食和口服降糖药物控制病情。本研究旨在评估成人潜伏性自身免疫性糖尿病的患病率。本研究根据 PRISMA 2020-27 条目清单进行。为了找到与本研究目的相符的研究,我们查阅了 2013 年至 2023 年 8 月期间的 PubMed、Web of Science、Scopus、Science Direct、Web of Knowledge、EBSCO、Wiley、ISI、Elsevier、Embase 数据库和 Google Scholar 搜索引擎。使用效应大小和 95% 置信区间进行元分析。数据分析使用 STATA/MP.本研究根据 PRISMA 2020 27 点清单进行。为找出符合研究目的的研究,从 2013 年 8 月起,PubMed、Web of Science、Scopus、Science Direct、Web of Knowledge、EBSCO、Wiley、ISI、Elsevier、Embase 和搜索引擎 Google Scholar 等数据库对 2023 项研究进行了审查。使用效应大小和 95% 的置信区间进行了 Meta 分析。数据分析使用 STATA/MP.发现成人潜伏性自身免疫性糖尿病的总体患病率为 7%(95%CI 0-20)。根据地理区域对成人潜伏性自身免疫性糖尿病进行的分组分析表明,北美(15%)和东南亚(5%)的发病率较高。由于合并有 T1D 和 T2D 的表型特征,成人潜伏自身免疫性糖尿病患者会被误诊为其他形式的糖尿病,因此研究其患病率非常重要。
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Invitations to join a new 2024 section of Ejtm and the 2025 Pdm3 from 25 to 29 March, Euganean Thermae, Padua, Italy. 邀请参加 3 月 25-29 日在意大利帕多瓦 Euganean Thermae 举行的新的 2024 年 Ejtm 会议和 2025 年 Pdm3 会议。
IF 1.8 Q3 MEDICINE, RESEARCH & EXPERIMENTAL Pub Date : 2024-08-28 DOI: 10.4081/ejtm.2024.12970
Ugo Carraro

This issue of the European Journal of Translational Myology (Ejtm) 34 (3) 2024 opens with a historic article by Roger Sabbadini, who recalls his years spent as a guest scientist at the Institute of General Pathology of the University of Padua, Italy and the many years spent valorising a fortuitous observation made in collaboration with the scientific group of Professor Giovanni Salviati, University of Padua, Italy. A further side effect of those years is the decision I recently made to add a new Section to the Ejtm Editorial board, namely: Myokines, Bioactive lipids, Adipokines, RNAkines (ncRNAs), Antonio Musarò, Roger Sabbadini, and Daniela Tavian, Editors. Readers are therefore warmly invited to contribute typescripts to this section. I am confident that young readers will be motivated to test preliminary in vitro and in vivo options for drug development, especially for the bioactive lipids. Furthermore, it is time to send your presentation proposals and registration/accommodation forms to participate in the International Meeting: Padua Days on Muscle and Mobility Medicine, which will be held at the Hotel Petrarca of the Euganean Thermae (Padua, Italy) from 25 to 29 March 2025 (2025Pdm3). The Preliminary Program is included, hoping that you will submit your abstract and the Registration forms by November 15, 2024.

本期《欧洲转化肌病学杂志》(Ejtm)第 34 (3) 2024 期以罗杰-萨巴迪尼(Roger Sabbadini)的一篇历史性文章开篇,他回顾了自己在意大利帕多瓦大学普通病理学研究所(Institute of General Pathology)担任客座科学家的岁月,以及与意大利帕多瓦大学乔瓦尼-萨尔维亚蒂(Giovanni Salviati)教授的科研小组合作进行偶然观察的多年经历。这些年的另一个副作用是,我最近决定在 Ejtm 编辑委员会中增设一个新栏目,即 "肌动蛋白、生物活性脂质":安东尼奥-穆萨罗(Antonio Musarò)、罗杰-萨巴迪尼(Roger Sabbadini)和丹妮拉-塔维安(Daniela Tavian)担任编辑。因此,我们热忱邀请读者为这一部分提供排版稿。我相信,年轻的读者们一定会积极测试药物开发的体外和体内初步方案,尤其是生物活性脂质。此外,现在是寄送您的演讲提案和参加国际会议的注册/住宿表格的时候了:帕多瓦肌肉与运动医学日 "国际会议将于 2025 年 3 月 25-29 日在意大利帕多瓦的 Euganean Thermae Petrarca 酒店举行(2025Pdm3)。初步日程已包含在内,希望您在 2024 年 11 月 15 日之前提交摘要和注册表。
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The biopuncture in dorsopathy. 背痛的生物针刺疗法。
IF 1.8 Q3 MEDICINE, RESEARCH & EXPERIMENTAL Pub Date : 2024-08-23 DOI: 10.4081/ejtm.2024.12777
Lev G Agasarov, Andrey A Maryanovskiy, Oxana Yu Kirgizova, Tatjana E Belousova, Marina V Bykova, Lilja R Voskanyan, Dmitriy V Fedorov, Andrey V Nefedov, Kirill V Terentev, Irina A Grishechkina

The article summarizes the results of our own scientific and practical research on biopuncture (or pharmacopuncture) - local stimulation of acupuncture points with small doses of drugs or other agents. The "object" of the work was dorsopathies at the lumbosacral level, the choice of which was explained by the widest coverage of the population, the protracted course and the severity of the consequences. In the course of the research, the addition and even potentiation of the reflex and drug links of the method under consideration was noted. In particular, favorable changes in the status of patients observed against the background of biopuncture by complex agents were accompanied by a significant improvement in the results of psychological and electrophysiological examination. In a series of studies on biopuncture with Alflutop, a significant superiority of this approach over the compared methods was manifested, in addition to clinical effects, in structurally-modifying changes in the intervertebral discs. Using the same drug, an original scheme of therapeutic action was proposed, combining the techniques of drug blockade and pharmacopuncture. Special attention should be paid to the fact that the effectiveness of biopuncture is enhanced due to the combined use of modern hardware techniques. In a series of separate studies, the efficacy of biopuncture with essential oils in dorsopathies was confirmed, largely explained by the cumulative effects.

文章总结了我们自己对生物针刺(或药物针刺)--用小剂量药物或其他制剂对穴位进行局部刺激--的科学和实践研究成果。这项工作的 "对象 "是腰骶部背痛,之所以选择这一病症,是因为其覆盖人群广、病程长、后果严重。在研究过程中,我们注意到所采用方法的反射和药物联系的增加甚至增强。特别是,在使用复合制剂进行生物穿刺的背景下,患者的状态发生了有利的变化,同时心理和电生理检查的结果也得到了显著改善。在一系列关于使用阿氟托普(Alflutop)进行生物穿刺的研究中,除临床效果外,这种方法在改变椎间盘结构方面也明显优于其他方法。通过使用同一种药物,结合药物阻滞和药物穿刺技术,提出了一种新颖的治疗方案。需要特别注意的是,由于结合使用了现代硬件技术,生物穿刺的有效性得到了提高。在一系列单独的研究中,使用精油进行生物针刺对背痛的疗效得到了证实,这在很大程度上归因于累积效应。
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Exploring the relationship between Total Athleticism score and CrossFit® Open Performance in amateur athletes: single measure involving body fat percentage, aerobic capacity, muscle power and local muscle endurance. 探索业余运动员总运动能力得分与 CrossFit® 公开赛成绩之间的关系:涉及体脂率、有氧能力、肌肉力量和局部肌肉耐力的单一测量。
IF 1.8 Q3 MEDICINE, RESEARCH & EXPERIMENTAL Pub Date : 2024-08-23 DOI: 10.4081/ejtm.2024.12309
Ramires Alsamir Tibana, Fábio Hech Dominski, Alexandro Andrade, Nuno Manuel Frade De Sousa, Fabricio Azevedo Voltarelli, Ivo Vieira de Sousa Neto

There has been an increasing interest among CrossFit® coaches and practitioners in identifying indicators of sport performance. This study aimed to examine the correlation between anthropometric measures, cardiorespiratory capacity, power, local muscle endurance, and total athleticism score, with performance in the CrossFit® Open 2021. Fourteen male volunteers (aged 30.3 ± 5.8 years) participated in the study and underwent a series of tests on separate weeks. These tests included assessments of body fat percentage (subcutaneous adipose thickness measured at seven sites), maximal oxygen consumption (2 km test in rowing ergometer), muscle power (one repetition maximum in power clean), and muscle endurance (Tibana test, which included the conclusion of four distinct rounds of work). These results were used to calculate the total score of athleticism, which was then compared to the participants performance during the CrossFit® Open 2021. The athletes presented an average of body fat (8.6 ± 2.0%), maximal oxygen consumption (53.3 ± 2.4 mL. (kg.min)-1), 2km row time (07:00 ± 00:21 mm:ss), 1-Repetition maximum in power clean (125.2 ± 21.2 kg) and Tibana test performance (281.0 ± 35.9 repetitions). Interestingly, the top five athletes with the highest scores also achieved the highest z-scores in the CrossFit® Open 2021. Conversely, the four athletes with the lowest TSA score had the lowest z-scores in the CrossFit® Open. Moreover, almost perfect correlation (r = 0.91; p<0.01) was found between the total athleticism score and z-scores in the CrossFit® Open 2021. The total score may be a single measure and holistic indication of athleticism level in CrossFit®. Furthermore, coaches can potentially apply this useful tool for monitoring athletic performance and designing training sessions that address specific areas of CrossFit® performance.

CrossFit® 教练和从业人员对确定运动成绩指标的兴趣与日俱增。本研究旨在探讨人体测量指标、心肺能力、力量、局部肌肉耐力和运动能力总分与 2021 年 CrossFit® 公开赛成绩之间的相关性。14 名男性志愿者(年龄为 30.3 ± 5.8 岁)参加了这项研究,并在不同的星期接受了一系列测试。这些测试包括身体脂肪百分比(在七个部位测量皮下脂肪厚度)、最大耗氧量(划船测力计 2 公里测试)、肌肉力量(力量清扫一次重复最大值)和肌肉耐力(蒂巴纳测试,包括完成四轮不同的工作)的评估。这些结果被用来计算运动能力总分,然后与参赛者在 2021 年 CrossFit® 公开赛中的表现进行比较。运动员的平均体脂率(8.6 ± 2.0%)、最大耗氧量(53.3 ± 2.4 mL.(kg.min)、2 公里划船时间(07:00 ± 00:21 mm:ss)、1 次重复最大力量清扫(125.2 ± 21.2 kg)和 Tibana 测试成绩(281.0 ± 35.9 次重复)。有趣的是,得分最高的前五名运动员在 CrossFit® 2021 年公开赛中也取得了最高的 Z 值。相反,TSA 得分最低的四名运动员在 CrossFit® 公开赛中的 z 值也最低。此外,几乎完美的相关性(r = 0.91; p
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Intra-articular injections with Carboxymethyl-Chitosan in patients affected by knee osteoarthritis non-responders to hyaluronic acid: a pilot study. 对透明质酸无反应的膝关节骨关节炎患者进行羧甲基壳聚糖关节内注射:一项试点研究。
IF 1.8 Q3 MEDICINE, RESEARCH & EXPERIMENTAL Pub Date : 2024-08-22 DOI: 10.4081/ejtm.2024.12413
Nicola Manocchio, Concetta Ljoka, Nicolò Piacentini, Roberto Sorge, Giulia Vita, Calogero Foti

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disabling disease that causes pain and functional limitation. OA symptoms can be treated with intra-articular injections of anti-inflammatory, viscosupplementary, or viscoinductive products. Non-responders to these approaches have limited options, often surgical (e.g. knee replacement). This retrospective study aims to evaluate the efficacy of a single injection of Carboxymethyl-Chitosan for advanced (Kellgren-Lawrence ≥3) and symptomatic knee OA in non-responders to hyaluronic acid. We enrolled 10 patients (5 female, 5 male). Treatment efficacy was assessed through the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS, pain) and the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS, knee function). Data are acquired from rating scales were administered at the time of injection (T0), one month (T1), three months (T2), and six months (T3) after treatment as for clinical practice. Results showed a significant improvement in pain and function at T1, with a subsequent gradual resumption of symptoms. In conclusion, the treatment showed a better outcome in the short term (i.e. up to 1 month after treatment); however, raw values of VAS and KOOS did not return to baseline levels showing a maintenance of improvement albeit not statistically significant.

骨关节炎(OA)是一种致残性疾病,会导致疼痛和功能受限。治疗 OA 症状的方法有关节内注射消炎药、粘液补充剂或粘液诱导剂。对这些方法无反应者的选择有限,通常采用外科手术(如膝关节置换术)。这项回顾性研究旨在评估单次注射羧甲基壳聚糖对透明质酸无应答的晚期(Kellgren-Lawrence ≥3)和无症状膝关节 OA 的疗效。我们共招募了 10 名患者(5 名女性,5 名男性)。治疗效果通过视觉模拟量表(VAS,疼痛)和膝关节损伤与骨关节炎结果评分(KOOS,膝关节功能)进行评估。数据来自注射时(T0)、治疗后一个月(T1)、三个月(T2)和六个月(T3)的评分表,与临床实践一致。结果显示,T1 时疼痛和功能明显改善,随后症状逐渐恢复。总之,治疗在短期内(即治疗后 1 个月内)取得了较好的疗效;然而,VAS 和 KOOS 的原始值并未恢复到基线水平,这表明尽管没有统计学意义,但仍有改善。
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