Skeletal muscle and metabolic function are important factors affecting the health status of the elderly. Branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) can improve muscle recovery, reduce muscle soreness after exercise, and BCAA can also enhance metabolic health, helping to regulate blood sugar levels and improve insulin sensitivity in the elderly. In addition, BCAA can improve cognitive function, reducing the risk of age-related cognitive decline. This article reviews the relationship between BCAA and aging, skeletal muscle, and metabolic diseases, explaining how BCAA can support and promote muscle mass and function in the elderly, as well as have a positive impact on metabolic health and cognitive function.
ObjectiveTo evaluate the infiuence of doctor-nurse double check table applied before operation on the completion of preoperative preparation in gastrointestinal surgery department of class-three grade-one hospitals. MethodsA total of 647 selective operation patients from April to September 2013 in the Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery were divided into observation group (n=315) and control group (n=332) based on admission time. After training for medical staff, the check tables were filled, and relatively high frequency issues were followed up for quality tracking. The completion of preoperative preparation was compared between the two groups after operation. ResultsCompared with the control group, the completion of preoperative preparation and satisfaction of patients of the observation group were significantly higher and the operation delay was significantly lower (P<0.05). ConclusionPreoperative application of doctor-nurse double check table can significantly improve the completion rate of preoperative preparation, the operation delay phenomenon and satisfaction of patients, promote the communication between doctors and nurses, reduce the risk of operation, and ensure the safety of surgical patients.
Objective To investigate the relevance among sarcopenia, peripheral inflammatory, and nutritional factors, as well as the impact of sarcopenia on the prognosis of gastric cancer. Methods A total of 174 patients with gastric cancer in Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery in West China Hospital of Sichuan University from July 2016 to December 2020 were retrospectively included. The skeletal muscle index (SMI) of the third lumbar vertebra level was calculated using CT images, and male patients with SMI<52.4 cm2/m2 and female patients with SMI<38.5 cm2/m2 were considered sarcopenia. The key clinicopathological features of patients were collected for prognostic analysis. ResultsAmong the 174 patients with gastric cancer, 73 patients (41.95%) were diagnosed with sarcopenia. Compared with those of non-sarcopenia, the patients who were diagnosed with sarcopenia showed a significantly elder age and lower body mass index (BMI). In addition, males demonstrated a significantly higher rate of sarcopenia. Further, patients with sarcopenia showed a significant increasing in the incidence of postoperative pulmonary infections and length of hospitalization than patients without sarcopenia. The two groups showed significant differences in type 2 diabetes, peripheral C-reaction protein (CRP), interleukin-6 (IL-6), albumin, prealbumin, and hemoglobin. Overall, the multivariate analysis and Kaplan-Meier survival curves indicated that sarcopenic patients had a significantly lower survival rate than the non-sarcopenia patients. Conclusion Sarcopenia is closely related to higher levels of inflammation, malnutrition, and poor prognosis in patients with gastric cancer. Therefore, we should diagnose sarcopenia patients as early as possible, and give nutritional support to the patients.
Objective To demonstrate the efficacy, tolerability, and safety of domestic Acarbose tablet compared with Glucobay (Acarbose tablet produced by Bayer company) in patients with type 2 diabetic patients. Method A multicenter randomized controlled parallel-group comparison study was conducted. 177 Chinese type 2 diabetic patients were recruited from 4 clinical centers. The patients were divided randomly into domestic Acarbose tablet (A group) or Glucoby (B group) treatment group. The trial consisted of a 2-4 weeks equilibrated period followed by an 8 week course of treatment. Results 165 patients have finished the trial (81 in A group and 84 in B group). After 4 weeks of treatment, the mean of fasting blood glucose (FBG) in A and B group were reduced 1.61 and 2.08 mmol/L respectively, and mean of postprandial blood glucose (PBG) lowered 5.06 and 5.09mmol/L respectively. After 8 weeks of treatment, the mean of FBG were reduced 1.95 and 2.62mmol/L respectively, and mean of PBG lowered 4.88 and 5.98 mmol/L, respectively, and mean of HbA1c were lowered 1.13% and 1.20% respectively in A and B group. The differences in reduction of FBG, PBG, and HbA1c between A and B group were no statistic significance. The serum triglyceride levels and BMI were decreased significantly in both A, B groups. 3 patients who drinking wine during trial on A group had asymptomatic elevations in serum transaminases that normalized in 2 weeks after stopped drinking and Acarbose withdrawal. Flatulence was the most common side effect. Conclusions In this multicenter study, domestic Acarbose tablet 50 mg t.i.d. was an effective, safe, and generally well-tolerated therapy as similar as Glucobay in type 2 diabetic patients.