scholarly journals AB1109 THE TIME-TO-EVENT ANALYSIS OF THE APPLICATION OF ULTRASOUND TO DISTINGUISHING PMR

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 1844.3-1844
Author(s):  
T. Kawaguchi ◽  
M. Ogasawara ◽  
K. Yamaji ◽  
N. Tamura
Keyword(s):  
Ultrasound Images ◽  
Confounding Factors ◽  
Event Analysis ◽  
Time To Event ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Ultrasound Findings

Background:Japan is the world’s most aged country. The number of patients with polymyalgia rheumatic (PMR) is expected to increase more.Classification criteria including ultrasound findings were published in 2012(1), but the ability to differentiate PMR from other mimicking diseases was unknown.It is difficult to diagnose PMR accurately. We will clarify whether recently reported ultrasound findings (2, 3) which could be characteristic in PMR are helpful for distinguishing from other mimicking diseases and treatment outcome in suspected PMR patients. Neither diagnostic laboratory test nor specific antibody exist, and inflammatory markers such as C reactive protein and erythrocyte sedimentation rate are not specific.Objectives:Patients who were clinically suspected of PMR and underwent ultrasound examination from 2008 to 2018. And Patients who visited the hospital with PMR and were diagnosed with PMR from 2008 to 2018.Methods:Patients who visited the hospital and were diagnosed with PMR were extracted from the medical record database of the hospital. Patients who had been administrated GC at the first visit and whose records were not confirmed were excluded. Patients who were clinically diagnosed with PMR without ultrasound(Cli-PMR), patients who were diagnosed with PMR with ultrasound reports(US-Cli-PMR), patients who were diagnosed by the ultrasound expert only based on ultrasound images(US-PMR).Patient were followed up for one year. Clinical diagnoses were confirmed at the 6 months and 12 months since the first GC administration.Three groups were compared with each other in the rate of diagnosis change and the time intervals between the initiation of GC treatment and the occurrence of events: recurrence, methotrexate introduction and the normalization of C reactive protein.the Kaplan–Meier method was used to evaluate the outcomes. Statistical analyses were conducted with R software, version 3.5.2 (R Foundation for Statistical Computing) and EZR(4).Results:545 PMR patients were extracted. 403 of 545 was excluded because of preexisting GC therapy and record availability.At the 6 months follow-up, 92.8% of the non-US PMR group and 97% of US-PMR group remain PMR and at the 12 months follow-up 88.8% and 95% respectively. There was no significant difference in the three time-to-event outcomes.Conclusion:Ultrasound did not contribute the improvement of the PMR outcomes. However, this finding was affected by confounding factors for example assignment to ultrasound and atypical cases and rheumatologists’ uncertainness. Despite confounding factors, US-PMR group was not inferior. These findings showed that ultrasound may be useful for the complicated cases.References:[1]ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATISMVol. 64, No. 4, April 2012, pp 943–954[2]Clin Med Insights Arthritis Musculoskelet Disord 2017;10: 1179544117745851.[3]Biomed Res Int 2017;2017: 4272560.[4]Bone Marrow Transplantation 2013: 48, 452–458Disclosure of Interests:None declared

scholarly journals An assessment of the C-reactive protein, erythrocyte sedimentation rate and white blood cell count, values during the post-operative period of infected tibial nonunions treated with antibiotic- loaded PMMA-coated nails

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 644
Author(s):  
Ferdi Dırvar ◽  
Raşit Özcafer ◽  
Kubilay Beng
Keyword(s):  
Blood Cell ◽  
Cell Count ◽  
Sedimentation Rate ◽  
Postoperative Period ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Blood Cell Count ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Erythrocyte Sedimentation ◽  
Significant Difference

<p>In this study, our aim was to assess the changes in the serum C-reactive protein (CRP), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and white blood cell count (WBC) values during the follow-up period of infected tibial pseudoarthrosis treated using antibiotic-loaded nails. Three patients with infected femoral nonunions and 11 patients with infected tibial nonunions were included in the study. All patients were treated with intramedullary nails coated with antibiotic-loaded PMMA after local extensive debridement. Postoperatively, parenteral antibiotic therapy was administered. The CRP, ESR and WBC values were noted preoperatively and on the first day, and then on the second, sixth, and 12<sup>th</sup> weeks postoperatively. The changes in these values over time were analyzed comparatively. The preoperative CRP level was found to be significantly lower than the early postoperative period (1<sup>st</sup> day), while no significant differences were detected during the follow-up period. The CRP level constantly decreased between the first postoperative control (1<sup>st</sup> day) and the final follow-up time (12<sup>th</sup> week). The postoperative ESR showed a significant difference when compared to the preoperative value, and also showed a decreasing trend in the postoperative period, having its highest value on the first day. The WBC did not exhibit a significant difference when comparing the preoperative and postoperative values. C-reactive protein level and ESR can be used to monitor the adequacy of the treatment after antibiotic-loaded nail application, whereas WBC may be insufficient in the diagnosis and follow-up of osteomyelitis treated with antibiotic-loaded nails.</p>

scholarly journals Neutrophil myeloperoxidase index in pediatric acute appendicitis

2019 ◽  
Vol 76 (9) ◽  
pp. 898-905 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikola Stankovic ◽  
Dragan Djordjevic ◽  
Goran Rondovic ◽  
Zoran Kostic ◽  
Snjezana Zeba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Appendicitis ◽  
Reference Range ◽  
Delayed Diagnosis ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
Prospective Investigation

Background/Aim. Diagnosis of acute appendicitis (AA) remains the most common dilemma of pediatric surgical team. Our aim was to determine whether the neutrophil myeloperoxidase index (MPXI), in combination with other laboratory and clinical parameters, can be useful in diagnosis and follow-up of AA in children. Methods. A prospective investigation of MPXI values in 117 consecutive patients, planned for the surgical intervention due to AA, was performed. The patients were stratified into three groups according to the intraoperative finding: the normal/early, uncomplicated and complicated AA. Laboratory analyses were done preoperativly, on the 1st and on the 3rd postoperative days. Results. The statistically significant difference of MPXI values between the uncomplicated and complicated appendicitis before surgery and the positive correlations between the MPXI and C-reactive protein, as well as interleukin- 6, before surgery were found. Postoperatively, in the group of uncomplicated, as well as complicated AA, a significant decrease of MPXI was recorded. Conclusion. The MPXI may be used as an informative biomarker in the follow- up of AA in children. A wide reference range for the MPXI and individual differences in the values of MPXI in the healthy children, generate difficulties for its use for the initial diagnosis of acute appendicitis. Usefulness of MPXI determination decreases with a delayed diagnosis.

Elevation of FVIII: C in Venous Thromboembolism Is Persistent and Independent of the Acute Phase Response

2000 ◽  
Vol 83 (01) ◽  
pp. 10-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Mumford ◽  
Richard Manning ◽  
Michael Laffan ◽  
James O’Donnell
Keyword(s):  
Acute Phase ◽  
Acute Phase Response ◽  
Phase Response ◽  
Acute Phase Reaction ◽  
Phase Reaction ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Venous Thromboembolic

SummaryRecent literature has suggested a role for elevated FVIII:C in venous thromboembolic disease (VTED). However since FVIII:C is known to rise in response to an acute phase reaction, it is difficult to determine whether the increased FVIII:C precedes the thrombosis or represents a secondary reactive phenomenon. In an attempt to address this question, we followed 35 patients with confirmed VTED, raised FVIII:C level (>1.5 iu/ml) and no other thrombotic tendency. Serial measurements of FVIII:C, vWF:Ag, C-reactive protein and fibrinogen were performed. We hypothesized that a persistent increase in FVIII:C in the absence of any other measures of ongoing acute phase response, would support the idea that elevation of FVIII:C is a constitutional phenomenon.Of this initial group, 94% continued to have an elevated FVIII:C level throughout the period of follow up (median 8 months; range 3 to 39 months), with no significant difference between the FVIII:C levels determined at first estimation and those obtained during follow up (p = 0.58). Conversely, only 18% had evidence of an acute phase reaction when first assessed, and nonparametric ranking analysis demonstrated no correlation between FVIII:C and either C-reactive protein or fibrinogen (p = 0.315 and 0.425 respectively).We conclude that increased FVIII:C levels following VTED are persistent, independent of the acute phase reaction, and thus may represent a constitutional risk factor for VTED.

scholarly journals Karakteristik dan Keluaran Pasien COVID-19 dengan DM di RS Umum Pusat Dr. Kariadi (Tinjauan pasien periode Maret-Juli 2020)

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1A) ◽  
pp. 150-158
Author(s):  
Tania Tedjo Minuljo ◽  
Yohana Prima Ceria Anindita ◽  
Heri Nugroho Hario Seno ◽  
Tjokorda Gde Dalem Pemayun ◽  
Muchlis Achsan Udji Sofro
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
New York ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Duration Of Treatment ◽  
Travel History ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chief Complaints ◽  
D Dimer

Pendahuluan Jawa Tengah merupakan propinsi dengan kasus COVID-19 terbanyak ke-4 di Indonesia (lebih dari 8.000 kasus). RS Umum Pusat Dr. Kariadi (RSDK) sebagai RS rujukan memiliki 436 kasus terkonfirmasi COVID-19 per 10 Juli 2020. Diabetes mellitus (DM) diketahui menurunkan sistem imun dan memperburuk reaksi inflamasi. Karakteristik dan keluaran pasien COVID-19 dengan DM di RSDK belum pernah dilaporkan sebelumnya. Metode Data dari rekam medis RSDK. Diagnosis DM: riwayat DM dan/atau GDS >200 mg/dL atau HbA1c >7%. Diagnosis COVID-19: PCR usapan nasofaring-orofaring positif. Karakteristik dasar: usia, jenis kelamin, keluhan, riwayat kontak, riwayat perjalanan, jenis dan tempat perawatan, lama perawatan, komorbid, serta terapi DM. Pemeriksaan penunjang: GDS, HbA1c, kreatinin, saturasi O2, C-reactive protein (CRP), proklasitonin, D-dimer, dan fibrinogen dikelompokkan berdasarkan keluaran (hidup vs. mati); dilakukan uji beda. Analisis dengan SPSS v.24 (IBM, New York, USA). Hasil Pasien COVID-19 dengan DM periode Maret-10 Juli 2020 sebanyak 42 dari total 436 kasus (9,63%). Pria lebih banyak (59,5%). Kasus terbanyak usia >50 tahun (64,3%). Batuk, demam, dan sesak nafas adalah keluhan tersering. Mayoritas pasien menyangkal riwayat kontak ataupun bepergian (>75%). Hampir separuh perlu perawatan intensif sejak awal (40,5%). Komorbid terbanyak hipertensi. Separuh kasus mendapat insulin. Persentase kematian 42,9% (18 dari 42). Rerata kendali glikemik (HbA1c 9,7%) dan saturasi O2 (Sat O2 90%) buruk. Rerata penanda gangguan koagulasi (D-dimer, fibrinogen) dan inflamasi akut (CRP, prokalsitonin) meningkat, berturut-turut 3937,4 ng/mL; 496,1 mg/dL; 16,6 mg/L; 12 ng/mL. Tidak ada beda bermakna antara kelompok hidup dan mati. Kesimpulan Mortalitas dan morbiditas COVID-19 sangat tinggi pada DM. Hampir seluruh pasien mengalami gangguan koagulasi dan inflamasi akut. Kata kunci: COVID-19, DM, RS Kariadi   Introduction Central Java province has the 4th largest cases of COVID-19 in Indonesia with more than 8.000 cases. Dr. Kariadi General Hospital (RSDK) is one of the referral hospital with 436 confirmed cases of COVID-19 until July 10th 2020. Diabetes mellitus (DM) known to decreases the immune system and worsens the inflammatory reaction. The characteristics and outcomes of patients with COVID-19 and DM in the RSDK have not been reported yet. Method Data were taken from the RSDK medical record. Diagnosis of DM: history of diabetes and/or RBG >200 mg/dL or HbA1c >7%. Diagnosis of COVID-19 infection: positive PCR from nasopharyngeal-oropharyngeal smear. Baseline characteristics: age, sex, chief complaints, contact and travel history, type and place of care, duration of treatment, comorbidity, and diabetes treatment options. Laboratory result: RBG, HbA1c, creatinine, O2 saturation, C-reactive protein (CRP), proclasitonin, D-dimers, and fibrinogen were grouped according to patient output (life vs. death) and different tests was performed. Data analysis was performed with SPSS v.24 (IBM, New York, USA). Result The number of patients with COVID-19 and DM was 42 out of 436 cases (9.63%). Men was more prevalent (59.5%). Most cases were >50 years of age (64.3%). Cough, fever, and shortness of breath were the most prevalent chief complaints. The majority of patients denied contact or travel history (>75%). Nearly half of the cases needed intensive care (40.5%) at arrival. Hypertension was the no.1 comorbid. Half cases received insulin therapy. Percentage of death was 42.9% (18 out of 42). Average of glycemic control (HbA1c 9.7%) and O2 saturation (Sat O2 90%) were poor. Coagulation (D-dimer, fibrinogen) and acute inflammatory (CRP, procalsitonin) markers were increased, respectively 3937.4 ng/mL; 496.1 mg/dL; 16.6 mg/L; 12 ng/mL. There was no significant difference between the life and death groups. Conclusion Mortality and morbidity of patients with COVID-19 and DM was very high. Almost all patients suffered from disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) and severe acute inflammation. Key words: COVID-19, DM, Kariadi Hospital

Complementary Effects of Multivitamin and Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation on Indices of Cardiovascular Health in Individuals with Elevated Homocysteine

2012 ◽  
Vol 82 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Earnest ◽  
S. Kupper ◽  
M. Thompson ◽  
Guo ◽  
S. Church
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Omega 3 Fatty Acids ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Fatty Acid Supplementation ◽  
Omega 3 Fatty Acid ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Daily Ingestion

Homocysteine (HCY), C-reactive protein (hsCRP), and triglycerides (TG) are risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD). While multivitamins (MVit) may reduce HCY and hsCRP, omega-3 fatty acids (N3) reduce TG; yet, they are seldom studied simultaneously. We randomly assigned 100 participants with baseline HCY (> 8.0 umol/L) to the daily ingestion of: (1) placebo, (2) MVit (VitC: 200 mg; VitE: 400 IU; VitB6: 25 mg; Folic Acid: 400 ug; VitB12: 400 ug) + placebo, (3) N3 (2 g N3, 760 mg EPA, 440 mg DHA)+placebo, or (4) MVit + N3 for 12 weeks. At follow-up, we observed significant reductions in HCY (umol/L) for the MVit (- 1.43, 95 %CI, - 2.39, - 0.47) and MVit + N3 groups (- 1.01, 95 %CI, - 1.98, - 0.04) groups, both being significant (p < 0.05) vs. placebo (- 0.57, 95 %CI, - 1.49, 0.35) and N3 (1.11, 95 % CI, 0.07, 2.17). hsCRP (nmol/L) was significantly reduced in the MVit (- 6.00, 95 %CI, - 1.04, - 0.15) and MVit + N3 (- 0.98, 95 %CI, - 1.51, - 0.46) groups, but not vs. placebo (- 0.15, 95 %CI, - 0.74, 0.43) or N3 (- 0.53, 95 %CI, - 1.18, 0.12). Lastly, we observed significant reductions in TG for the N3 (- 0.41, 95 %CI, - 0.69, - 0.13) and MVit + N3 (- 0.71, 95 %CI, - 0.93, - 0.46) groups, both significant vs. placebo (- 0.10, 95 %CI, - 0.36, 0.17) and MVit groups (0.15, 95 %CI, - 12, 0.42). The co-ingestion of MVit + N3 provides synergistic affects on HCY, hsCRP, and plasma TG.

C-reactive protein as a marker of progression of carotid atherosclerosis in subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus

VASA ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 187-192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleš Pleskovič ◽  
Marija Šantl Letonja ◽  
Andreja Cokan Vujkovac ◽  
Jovana Nikolajević Starčević ◽  
Katarina Gazdikova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Carotid Atherosclerosis ◽  
Inflammatory Marker ◽  
Progression Rate ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Hs Crp ◽  
Unstable Plaques

Abstract. Background: This prospective study was designed to evaluate the effect of inflammatory markers on the presence and progression of subclinical markers of carotid atherosclerosis in a 3.8-year follow-up period in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Patients and methods: A total of 595 subjects with T2DM were enrolled. Subclinical markers of carotid atherosclerosis (carotid intima media thickness (CIMT), plaque thickness, and plaques presence) were assessed with ultrasound at the time of recruitment and again after 3.8 years. Subjects with T2DM were divided into 2 groups according to the plasma high sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) levels (subjects with hs-CRP ≥ 2 mg/L and subjects with hs-CRP below 2 mg/L). Results: Subjects with T2DM and hs-CRP levels ≥ 2 mg/L had higher CIMT in comparison with subjects with T2DM and hs-CRP levels below 2 mg/L, and higher incidence of plaques/unstable plaques in comparison with subjects with T2DM and hs-CRP levels below 2 mg/L. Multivariate logistic regression analysis found the association between the HDL cholesterol level and presence of plaques, whereas the inflammatory marker hs-CRP was not associated with subclinical markers of progression of carotid atherosclerosis. Multiple linear regression analysis found the association between the hs-CRP levels and either CIMT progression rate or a change in the number of sites with plaques in a 3.8-year follow-up. Conclusions: We demonstrated an association between the inflammatory marker hs-CRP and either CIMT or incidence of plaques/unstable plaques at the time of recruitment in Caucasians with T2DM. Moreover, we found the association between hs-CRP levels and either CIMT progression rate or a change in the number of sites with plaques in a 3.8-year follow-up in subjects with T2DM.

scholarly journals 288. Follow-Up Blood Cultures in Gram-Negative Bacteremia: How Do They Impact Outcomes

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S144-S144
Author(s):  
Azza Elamin ◽  
Faisal Khan ◽  
Ali Abunayla ◽  
Rajasekhar Jagarlamudi ◽  
aditee Dash
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Antibiotic Treatment ◽  
Readmission Rate ◽  
Blood Cultures ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Gram Negative ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background As opposed to Staphylococcus. aureus bacteremia, there are no guidelines to recommend repeating blood cultures in Gram-negative bacilli bacteremia (GNB). Several studies have questioned the utility of follow-up blood cultures (FUBCs) in GNB, but the impact of this practice on clinical outcomes is not fully understood. Our aim was to study the practice of obtaining FUBCs in GNB at our institution and to assess it’s impact on clinical outcomes. Methods We conducted a retrospective, single-center study of adult patients, ≥ 18 years of age admitted with GNB between January 2017 and December 2018. We aimed to compare clinical outcomes in those with and without FUBCs. Data collected included demographics, comorbidities, presumed source of bacteremia and need for intensive care unit (ICU) admission. Presence of fever, hypotension /shock and white blood cell (WBC) count on the day of FUBC was recorded. The primary objective was to compare 30-day mortality between the two groups. Secondary objectives were to compare differences in 30-day readmission rate, hospital length of stay (LOS) and duration of antibiotic treatment. Mean and standard deviation were used for continuous variables, frequency and proportion were used for categorical variables. P-value &lt; 0.05 was defined as statistically significant. Results 482 patients were included, and of these, 321 (67%) had FUBCs. 96% of FUBCs were negative and 2.8% had persistent bacteremia. There was no significant difference in 30-day mortality between those with and without FUBCs (2.9% and 2.7% respectively), or in 30-day readmission rate (21.4% and 23.4% respectively). In patients with FUBCs compared to those without FUBCs, hospital LOS was longer (7 days vs 5 days, P &lt; 0.001), and mean duration of antibiotic treatment was longer (14 days vs 11 days, P &lt; 0.001). A higher number of patients with FUBCs needed ICU care compared to those without FUBCs (41.4% and 25.5% respectively, P &lt; 0.001) Microbiology of index blood culture in those with and without FUBCs Outcomes in those with and without FUBCs FUBCs characteristics Conclusion Obtaining FUBCs in GNB had no impact on 30-day mortality or 30-day readmission rate. It was associated with longer LOS and antibiotic duration. Our findings suggest that FUBCs in GNB are low yield and may not be recommended in all patients. Prospective studies are needed to further examine the utility of this practice in GNB. Disclosures All Authors: No reported disclosures

scholarly journals Evaluation of Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio, Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratio, and C-Reactive Protein in Tension-Type Headache Patients

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hasan Hüseyin Özdemir ◽  
Ahmet Dönder
Keyword(s):  
Systemic Inflammation ◽  
Tension Type Headache ◽  
Neutrophil To Lymphocyte Ratio ◽  
Control Group ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Platelet To Lymphocyte Ratio ◽  
Lymphocyte Ratio ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Type Headache

Abstract Objectives A tension headache is the most common type of headache, and its causes are multifactorial. A relationship has been shown between migraine headaches and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), and C-reactive protein (CRP). In this study, we investigated the NLR, PLR, and serum CRP levels in frequent episodic tension-type headache (FETTH) and chronic tension-type headache (CTTH) patients. Materials and Methods This retrospective study included 64 patients with FETTH, 80 patients with CTTH, and 60 healthy controls who were followed up in the neurology clinic. Hematological parameters were compared between the patient and control groups. Results In CTTH patients, platelets, NLR, PLR, and CRP values were statistically higher than in FETTH patients and patients in the control group. In FETTH patients, the PLR value was higher than in patients in the control group, but there was no statistically significant difference in NLR and CRP values between FETTH patients and patients in the control group. Also, there was no correlation between these values and age and gender. Conclusion Increase platelet count might have an effect on tension-type headache pathophysiology. Systemic inflammation parameters were shown to be significantly higher in CTTH patients. More comprehensive studies are needed to evaluate the effect of systemic inflammation on the chronicity of tension headaches.

scholarly journals Association between the C-reactive protein/albumin ratio and prognosis in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenji Yamagata ◽  
Satoshi Fukuzawa ◽  
Naomi Ishibashi-Kanno ◽  
Fumihiko Uchida ◽  
Hiroki Bukawa
Keyword(s):  
Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Prognostic Marker ◽  
Squamous Cell ◽  
Inflammatory Markers ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Significant Difference

AbstractThe systemic inflammatory response is known to be associated with poor outcomes in patients with various types of cancer. The C-reactive protein (CRP)/albumin (Alb) ratio (CAR) has been reported as a novel inflammation-based prognostic marker. We have evaluated the prognostic value of inflammatory markers for patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). The study population included 205 patients treated with OSCC between 2013 and 2018. The primary predictor variable was the inflammatory markers. The primary outcome variable was overall survival (OS). Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed using a Cox proportional hazards model to identify independent prognostic factors. The CAR had the highest area under the curve (AUC) values compared with other markers in the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis. The cutoff value for CAR was 0.032 (AUC 0.693, P < 0.001). There was a significant difference in OS when patients were stratified according to CAR, with 79.1% for CAR < 0.032 and 35% for CAR ≥ 0.032 (P < 0.001). Cox multivariate analysis identified independent predictive factors for OS: age (hazard ratio [HR] 2.155, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.262–3.682; P = 0.005), stage (HR 3.031, 95% CI 1.576–5.827; P = 0.001), and CAR (HR 2.859, 95% CI 1.667–4.904; P < 0.001). CAR (≥ 0.032 vs. < 0.032) is a good prognostic marker in patients with OSCC in terms of age and stage.

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