Objective To systematically review the efficacy and safety of different SGLT2 inhibitors in the treatment of heart failure. Methods The Cochrane Library, Web of Science, PubMed and EMbase databases were searched for randomized controlled trials on the efficacy and safety of SGLT2 inhibitors in patients with heart failure from inception to July 2, 2021. Two researchers independently screened literature, extracted data and evaluated the risk of bias of the included studies. Network meta-analysis was then performed using Stata 16.0 software. Results A total of 16 randomized controlled trials, including 15 312 patients, involving 5 interventions, namely dapagliflozin, empagliflozin, canagliflozin, sotagliflozin and ertugliflozin were included. Results of network meta-analysis showed that there was no significant difference in the compound outcome of hospitalization for heart failure or cardiovascular death, hospitalization for heart failure, all-cause mortality, risk of cardiovascular mortality and serious adverse reactions among patients with heart failure among 5 different SGLT2 inhibitors (P>0.05). Compared with placebo, both selective and non-selective SGLT2 inhibitors improved the risk of hospitalization for heart failure, hospitalization for heart failure, or compound cardiovascular mortality (P<0.05), while only selective SGLT2 inhibitors improved the risk of cardiovascular mortality, all-cause mortality, and serious adverse events (P<0.05). However, there was no significant difference between them (P>0.05). The area under the cumulative ordering probability curve of selective and non-selective SGLT2 inhibitors ranked first and second, except for the combined outcome of heart failure or cardiovascular death. Conclusion The current evidence indicates that there is no significant difference in the efficacy and safety of the 5 different SGLT2 inhibitors in the treatment of heart failure, and there is no significant difference between selective SGLT2 inhibitors and non-selective SGLT2 inhibitors. Due to the limited quantity and quality of included studies, more high-quality studies are needed to verify the above conclusion.
ObjectiveTo investigate the association of high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and cholesterol ester transfer protein (CETP) TaqIB mutation with non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NA-AION) in the Shaanxi Han ethnic population. MethodsThe study cohort consisted of 45 individuals that had been diagnosed with NA-AION and 45 healthy controls (matched for age, gender). None of the cases or controls had a history of diabetes, serious cardio-cerebral vascular diseases, liver and kidney dysfunction that might influence plasma lipid levels. Plasma HDL-C was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent one-step, through the Toshiba TBA-40FR automatic biochemical analyzer. CETP TaqIB gene polymorphism was determined by the polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) techniques for analysis. B2B2 genotype was only a fluorescence band with 535 bp; B1B1 genotype was 2 fluorescence bands with 361, 174 bp; B1B2 genotype was 3 fluorescence bands with 535, 361, 174 bp. The relative risk of genotype, HDL-C and disease occurrence was analyzed by logistics regression analysis. ResultsThere have no significant difference between NA-AION patients and controls about plasma total cholesterol level and triglyceride level (t=1.907, 1.877; P > 0.05). The plasma HDL-C levels were significantly lower in NA-AION patients than in controls (t=2.367, P=0.022). Compared with controls, the prevalence of B1B1 genotype and B1 allele was higher (χ2=17.289, P=0.001), the prevalence of B2 allele (χ2=15.648, P=0.000) was lower in NA-AION patients. The lower concentration of HDL-C was risk factor of NA-AION (odds ratio=6.143, 95% confidence interval 1.262-29.895, χ2=27.676;P=0.013). The proportion of B1B1 genotype was significantly higher in NA-AION patients than in controls (odds ratio=2.24, 95% confidence interval 2.427-36.323, χ2=10.526; P=0.001). ConclusionsThe low plasma HDL-C is independent risk factor for NA-AION and is associated with the development of NA-AION in the Shaanxi Han ethnic population. CETP TaqIB mutation is associated with low plasma HDL-C in NA-AION in the Shaanxi Han ethnic population.
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of pediatric medical transport network on transport and treatment for children in Sichuan province. MethodA total of 4647 pediatric patients transported to West China Second University Hospital were recruited from January 2011 and December 2013 in our study, among whom 1 948 were admitted before the establishment of the transport network (January 2011 to August 2012) and 2 699 were admitted after the establishment of the transport network (September 2012 to December 2013). Transport modes, patient disposition and fatality were analyzed to evaluate the role of transport network in the transport and treatment for pediatric patients. ResultsThe transported patients increased significantly after the establishment of transport network (an average of 97 cases increased to 169 cases per month). After transport network was established, valid communication and telephone contact also increased significantly (the proportion increased from 20.64% to 45.28%, P<0.001). There were significant differences in the composition of patients' destination after the establishment of the transport network (P<0.001). After the establishment of transport network, the patients' hospitalized rate and admission rate increased dramatically (from 17.86% to 37.53%, 12.11% to 41.13%, respectively). The fatality decreased from 6.83% to 3.04% (P<0.001). ConclusionsRegional pediatric transport network will contribute to the treatment of pediatric patients within the region, and decrease fatality.
Objective To investigate the early diagnostic value of urinary neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) for acute kidney injury (AKI) after acute Stanford type A aortic dissection. Methods From January 2018 to December 2018, the clinical data of 50 patients who underwent open surgery for acute Stanford type A aortic dissection were analyzed in Nanjing First Hospital. Urine specimens were collected before and 2 hours after the aortic dissection surgery. Patients were divided into an AKI group (n=27) and a non-AKI group (n=23) according to the Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes criteria. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to evaluate the diagnostic value of urine NGAL. ResultsThe incidence of postoperative AKI was 54.00% (27/50). There was a statistically significant difference between the two groups in serum creatinine concentration at 2 hours after surgery and urinary NGAL concentration before the surgery (P<0.05). The area under ROC curve of preoperative urinary NGAL concentration was 0.626. When cut-off value was 43 ng/mL, the sensitivity was 40.7%, specificity was 95.7%. The area under ROC curve of urinary NGAL concentration at 2 hours after surgery was 0.655, and when the cut-off value was 46.95 ng/mL, the sensitivity was 63.0%, specificity was 78.3%. Conclusion Urine NGAL can predict postoperative AKI in patients with acute Stanford type A aortic dissection, but its value is limited.
【Abstract】ObjectiveTo evaluate the relationships between the transporters BSEP, MRP2, MDR3 and cholesterol calculus formation. MethodsTwenty hepatic tissue specimens were taken from consented patients with cholesterol calculus during intraoperative liver biopsy, of which ten were taken from patients without cholesterol calculus. RNA of liver tissue from all the samples was extracted and ultraviolet spectrophotometry was used to measure the content and purity of it. The mRNA and protein expressions of BSEP, MRP2 and MDR3 were determined by reverse transcriptionpolymerase chain reaction (RTPCR) and Western blot analysis, respectively. ResultsRTPCR showed that the mRNA expressions of BSEP, MRP2 and MDR3 in liver were significantly lower in patients with cholesterol calculus (0.47±0.18, 1.12±0.39 and 1.02±0.24) than those in the liver of patients without calculus (0.90±0.42, 2.48±0.89 and 1.94±0.80),P<0.01. And Western blot also showed the protein expressions of these transporters were significantly lower in patients with cholesterol calculus (90.16±18.82, 45.43±22.77 and 61.08±14.77) than those in the liver of patients without calculus (186.17±4.34, 160.47±30.19 and 100.84±15.44). ConclusionThe decreased expression of BSEP, MRP2 and MDR3 may correlate with the formation of cholesterol calculus.
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of expressions of nucleoside transporters subtype (hENT1 and hENT2) on 5-fluorouracil(5-FU) cytotoxicity in breast cancer cell lines(MDA-MB-231, MDA-MB-468, SK-BR-3, MCF-7). MethodsFour breast cancer cell lines were chosen to detect the mRNA expressions of hENT1 and hENT2 by RT-PCR. Cells were incubated in the medium with a serial concentrations of 5-FU from 1.28×104 ng/L to 2.00×108 ng/L for 48 h. Then the cell proliferation in each cell line was measured by MTT assay and the IC50 was evaluated. Results①The mRNA expressions of hENT1 and hENT2 in the MDA-MB-231, MDA-MB-468, or SK-BR-3 cells were significantly higher than thoes in the MCF-7 cells(P < 0.05). The mRNA expression of hENT2 was detected in the MDA-MB-231, MDA-MB-468, or SK-BR-3 cells, not detected in the MCF-7 cells. 2MTT showed that IC50 of 5-FU in the MDAMB-231, MDA-MB-468, or SK-BR-3 cells was significantly lower than that in the MCF-7 cells(P < 0.05). There was no statistical difference of IC50 among the three lines(MDA-MB-231, MDA-MB-468, and SK-BR-3)(P > 0.05).③The three lines(MDA-MB-231, MDA-MB-468, and SK-BR-3) with lower IC50 of 5-FU highly expressed hENTs, and MCF-7 cell with the higher IC50 of 5-FU expressed less hENTs. ConclusionsThe expressions of hENTs in breast cancer cell lines can significantly influence 5-FU cytotoxic effect. It is implicated that the hENTs expressions might be the clue to the choice of nucleoside anticancer drugs in clinic.