Mean Platelet Volume Values Research Articles

Value of mean platelet volume for diagnosing esophagitis in children with gastroesophageal reflux disease

Value of mean platelet volume for diagnosing esophagitis in children with gastroesophageal reflux disease

Abstract 4128377: Association between Mean Platelet Volume (MPV) and coronary artery disease: An analysis of NHANEs 2017-2020

Background: Recent data showed that mean platelet volume (MPV) is linked to mortality after myocardial infarction and restenosis following coronary angioplasty. However, its association with coronary artery disease (CAD) remains unclear. Therefore, we aim to investigate the association between MPV and CAD using a nationwide database. Methods: We analyzed retrospective cross-sectional data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2017-2020, including participants aged 18 years and older. The data on MPV were classified into three groups: below the 10th percentile (P10), between the 10th and 90th percentiles (P10 to P90), and above the 90th percentile (P90). Univariable and multivariable logistic regression models were utilized to identify the association between MPV and CAD. Results: A total of 12,156 patients with MPV results were identified. Their mean age was 37 ± 24 years, with females constituting 51.0% of the population. The racial distribution was primarily White at 33.8%, Black at 25.7%, Mexican American at 13.2%, Asian at 10.7%, and other races at 16.6%. The participants were categorized into three MPV groups: below P10 (11.2%), P10 to P90 (77.3%), and above P90 (11.5%), with median MPV values of 6.8, 8, and 9.7 fL, respectively. In a univariable analysis using participants with MPV in the P10 to P90 as a reference, those with MPV above the 90th percentile had a significantly higher risk of CAD, with an OR of 1.39 (P90-MPV: 95% CI 1.05, 1.83; P=0.021). No significant association was found between participants with MPV below the 10th percentile and risk of CAD (P10-MPV: OR 0.91, 95% CI 0.59, 1.41; P=0.684). After adjusting for age, gender, smoking status, blood pressure (SBP >130 vs <130 mmHg), type 2 diabetes, urine albumin creatinine levels, serum creatinine, heart failure, and stroke history, the association between those with MPV above P90 and increased CAD risk remained significant (P90-MPV aOR 1.65; 95% CI 1.16, 2.34; P=0.005). Gender and race did not modify this effect. Conclusion: Our findings indicate that high MPV (above the 90th percentile) is positively associated with the risk of CAD in the general population. Further longitudinal cohort studies are necessary to explore this relationship and its clinical implications thoroughly.

The Relationship between Raised Mean Platelet Volume and Severity of Newly Diagnosed Acute Ischaemic Stroke

Introduction and Objective: Stroke is one of the leading causes of mortality and long-term disability throughout the world. Mean platelet volume (MPV), a marker of platelet activation, is calculated and provided by automatic blood cell count equipment during routine complete blood count analysis is a surrogate marker of platelet function and a potential mediator of the association between inflammation and thrombosis. So, to investigate MPV in ischaemic stroke and its role to discriminating more severe stroke from mild one the current study was done. Methods: This observational case control study was carried out in Department of Medicine, Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) from July 2015 to June 2016. 100 patients with attack of ischaemic stroke who presented within 24 hours of symptoms onset were divided into 2 groups (group-1: mRS score 0-2, and group-2: mRS score 3 or more) based on severity. Severity of ischaemic stroke was assessed by the modified Rankin Scale. At the same time 100 age and sex matched controls were taken. Blood samples were collected from both groups and MPV was measured. The results were statistically compared by SPSS 22.0. Statistical significance was accepted at <0.05. Results: The MPV values were more in case group in comparison to control group (10.88±1.23 vs 10.03±1.03; z score-5.31; p value <0.01). Comparison between the 2 groups revealed that MPV value was higher and more significant in group 2 of cases than group 1(10.15± 0.739 in group 1 versus 11.63± 1.04 in group having 2; z score-7.7, p value <0.001). 6 patients of group 2, who could not overcome the situation and died within 24 hours of admission had MPV value of 12.92±0.30. After controlling the risk profiles associated with ischaemic stroke by means of binary logistic regression model, the effect of MPV in ischaemic stroke remained statistically significant (OR: 4.418, 95% CI 2.468-7.908, p= 0.000). ROC curve was 0.85 and standard error 0.039 (95% CI: 0.779-0.932; p<0.01), ...

Prognostic value of neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio and platelet indices in cats with feline panleukopenia

The aim of this study was to ascertain the prognostic significance of the neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet indices during hospital admission in cats with feline panleukopenia (FPV). A prospective observational study was conducted on 24 cats diagnosed with FPV. The results of the study demonstrated a significant decrease in NLR, platelet count (PLT), and platelet concentration (PCT) in the FPV survivor group compared to the control group. Furthermore, these parameters exhibited a notable decline in the FPV non-survivor group when compared to both the control group and the FPV survivor group. In contrast, mean platelet volume (MPV) and platelet distribution width (PDW) were significantly elevated in the FPV non-surviving cats compared to the control group. Moreover, receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was employed to identify a prognostic cut-off value for predicting the prognosis of cats with FPV. The positive predictive values (PPVs) for survival were determined to be 90 %, 95 %, 85 %, 85 %, 85 %, and 75 %, respectively, using cut-off values of NLR (≤ 0.29), PLT (≤ 202.5 ×10³/µL), PCT (≤ 0.19 %), MPV (≥ 10.3 fL), and PDW (≥ 34.9 %). Based on the sensitivity, specificity and positive predictive values obtained from the ROC analysis, it was concluded that the NLR, MPV, and PLT are excellent biomarkers for determining prognosis in cats with FPV. Nevertheless, the PLT level is of greater significance, exhibiting a higher AUC.

Trajectory of mean platelet volume changes after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage in patients with or without delayed cerebral ischemia

The morbidity of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) remains high, particularly because of secondary cerebral lesions that significantly aggravate the primary lesions. The main type of secondary lesions is delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI), in which platelets (PLT) appear to play a key role. Mean platelet volume (MPV) is an indirect marker of platelet activation. We aimed to determine the individual trajectories of MPV over time in patients with and without DCI during the course of aSAH. This is a single-center, retrospective, longitudinal analysis of individual trajectories of MPV over time, in a cohort of aSAH patients included in the Prospective, Observational Registry of Patient with Subarachnoid Hemorrhage in Neurocritical Care Unit (ProReSHA). A mixed-effects linear regression model was used to compare the trajectories of MPV and MPV/PLT ratio between patients who developed a DCI and those who did not. A total of 3634 MPV values were collected in 587 patients. The analysis of MPV as a function of DCI occurrence showed a significant difference in the trajectory over time between patients with DCI and those without, with an estimate of 0.02 (95%CI 0.01, 0.04, p = 0.009). The analysis of the MPV/PLT ratio as a function of DCI occurrence and other covariates showed a significant difference in the trajectory over time only for patients with a modified Fisher score less than 3, with an estimate of -0.59 (95%CI: -0.94, -0.23, p = 0.001). The individual trajectories of MPV over time differ between patients with DCI and those without. However, MPV values vary greatly over time and between patients. Thus it does not appear as a reliable biomarker for stratifying patients based on their specific risk of developing DCI. ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: (NCT02890004), registered in August 2016.

Mean platelet volume (MPV) and red blood cell distribution width coefficient of variation (RDW_CV) as prognostic markers in community-acquired pneumonia in children: a cross-sectional study

BackgroundCommunity-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a major global health threat for children, causing numerous hospitalizations and deaths. CAP is a leading cause of mortality in children under five and results in millions of hospital admissions each year. Identifying reliable prognostic markers is crucial. Mean platelet volume (MPV) and red blood cell distribution width coefficient of variation (RDW_CV) are accessible and cost-effective options for prognosis assessment. This study investigates MPV and RDW_CV as prognostic markers in children with CAP.MethodsThis cross-sectional study included 150 children aged 1–15 years diagnosed with CAP upon initial examination and admitted to the hospital. CAP diagnosis was based on clinical symptoms, physical examination, and/or radiographic findings, with hospitalization criteria set for CAP in children. CAP severity was assessed using the Clinical Respiratory Score, categorizing patients into mild, moderate, and severe groups. MPV and RDW_CV were compared among these groups.ResultsAmong the patients, 71 (47.3%) were girls, and 79 (52.7%) were boys. The average hospitalization duration was 6.24 ± 3.82 days, with a median of 5 days. Disease severity distribution was 58 (38.7%) mild, 54 (36.0%) moderate, and 38 (25.3%) severe. Both RDW_CV and MPV were higher in severe cases and in children hospitalized for more than 10 days (P < 0.001). A significant positive correlation was observed between RDW_CV and MPV (r = 0.636, P < 0.001). Mean RDW and MPV values were significantly elevated in children needing ICU admission and those with pleural effusion (P < 0.001). The RDW_CV cutoff was 13.75, with 97.4% sensitivity and 80.4% specificity. The MPV cutoff was 8.25, with 78.9% sensitivity and 69.6% specificity.ConclusionElevated RDW_CV and MPV levels are associated with severe CAP in hospitalized children, providing valuable prognostic insights. RDW_CV is a more precise prognostic indicator than MPV, demonstrating superior predictive value in CAP management.

Exploring Platelet Indices as Predictors of Nephropathy Severity in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Analysis.

Background Increased platelet activity in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) plays a key role in the development of vascular complications. Platelet indices such as mean platelet volume (MPV), platelet distribution width (PDW), platelet large cell ratio (PLCR), and plateletcrit (PCT) reflect both the functional and morphological status of platelets. These indices are markers of inflammation and metabolic dysregulation, which are pivotal in diabetic vasculopathy. If platelet indices correlate with nephropathy severity, they could be used as cost-effective, accessible markers for assessing disease progression in T2DM. Materials and methods This cross-sectional study was conducted at Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Bhubaneswar,India, from September 2019 to August 2021. A total of 203 patients with T2DM and nephropathy were included, diagnosed per American Diabetes Association 2017 criteria and staged using Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) guidelines. Nephropathy was assessed using the albumin-to-creatinine ratio, and the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) was calculated using the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) formula. Venous blood samples were collected to measure platelet indices using the SYSMEX XN-1000 automated analyzer (Sysmex Corporation, Kobe, Japan). Statistical analysis was conducted usingStatisticalPackage for the Social Sciences (IBMSPSSStatisticsforWindows,IBMCorp., Version 24.0, Armonk,NY), with a comparison of MPV, PDW, PCT, and PLCR across nephropathy stages performed via the Kruskal-Wallis test. Pairwise comparisons were made using the Mann-Whitney test, with a significance level set at p < 0.05. Results The study population had a mean age of 61.7 ± 12.0 years, with 62.1% over 60 years and a male-to-female ratio of 1.5:1. The average diabetes duration was 8.0 ± 5.2 years. The mean platelet count was 236.4 ± 112.6, and the mean values for MPV, PDW, PCT, and PLCR were 11.4 ± 1.7, 15.2 ± 3.8, 0.28 ± 0.11, and 38.9 ± 11.8, respectively. Most patients (63.1%) were in the early stages of nephropathy (stages 1-3). Significant differences in platelet indices were observed across nephropathy stages, with Kruskal-Wallis p-values of 0.027, 0.009, 0.001, and 0.007 for MPV, PDW, PCT, and PLCR, respectively. Pairwise comparisons showed that platelet indices were significantly elevated in advanced nephropathy stages (stages 4 and 5) compared to early stages (stages 1 and 2) with p < 0.05. Conclusion There is a significant correlation between platelet indices and the severity of nephropathy in T2DM patients. MPV, PDW, PCT, and PLCR all increase in advanced stages of nephropathy, suggesting these indices can be used as surrogate markers for assessing disease progression. Their ease of measurement and cost-effectiveness make them valuable tools in monitoring diabetic nephropathy, offering a simpler and more cost-effective alternative for monitoring disease progression.

Platelet Indices in Patients With Gram-Negative and Gram-Positive Sepsis: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study.

Different inflammatory processes and sepsis can significantly affect the number of platelets and platelet indices. Therefore, in this study, total platelet count (PLT), thrombocrit (Pct), platelet distribution width (PDW), mean platelet volume (MPV), and platelet-large cell ratio (P-LCR) were analyzed in patients with Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacterial sepsis and in sterile blood cultures. Inclusion criteria were an increased number of inflammatory parameters (elevated values ​​of leukocytes,C-reactive protein (CRP), procalcitonin (PCT), andpositive blood culture. Exclusion criteria were patients who did not have elevated values ​​of inflammatory parameters and did not have a positive blood culture.Samples were collected from patients who had sepsis confirmed by blood cultures at the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Diagnostics at University Clinical Hospital Mostar in the period from 2019 to 2022. Three groups were analyzed, patients who had sterile blood cultures, patients with blood cultures with isolated Gram-positive bacteria, and patients with blood cultures with isolated Gram-negative bacteria. Specific infectious agents were identified for each group of patients. In addition to the above, PLT, Pct, MPV, PDW, P-LCR, PCT, CRP, the total number of leukocytes, and the number of neutrophil leukocytes were analyzed in each group. The values of PCT, CRP, and the number of neutrophile leukocytes were significantly higher in patients with Gram-negative sepsis as compared to Gram-positive sepsis and to control group. Patients with sepsis have decreased PLT and Ptc and increased values of MPV, PDW, and P-LCR. In sepsis caused by the Gram-negative bacteria, i.e., Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Acinetobacter baumannii, the values of the same parameters were more changed compared to sepsis caused by Gram-positive bacteria, i.e., Streptococcus pneumoniae, Enterococcus spp., and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). When comparing Gram-negative negative bacteria, PLT was lowest in sepsis caused by Escherichia coli, the PDW value was highest in sepsis caused by Acinetobacter baumannii, and MPV and P-LCR were the highest in sepsis caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae. Our study showed that platelet indices are significantly changed in patients with sepsis. Patients with sepsis have decreased values of PLT and Pct and increased values of MPV, PDW, and P-LCR, indicating an increase in thrombocyte production. Moreover, the results were more prominent in sepsis caused by Gram-negative bacteria compared to sepsis caused by Gram-positive bacteria.

Predictive diagnostic value of mean platelet volume to platelet count and neutrophil to lymphocyte ratios in the gray zone of prostate cancer with tPSA between 4 to 10 ng/mL.

Exploration of the Predictive Diagnostic Value of Mean Platelet Volume to Platelet Count Ratio (MPV/PLT,PVI) and Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR) in the tPSA Gray Zone of Prostate Cancer. A retrospective study was conducted on 65 prostate cancer (Pca) patients and 52 benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) patients who underwent transperineal prostate biopsy at Xiangtan Central Hospital from December 2021 to December 2023. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression models were used to investigate the predictive diagnostic value of PVI and NLR in the tPSA gray zone of prostate cancer. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were constructed based on PVI and NLR values to determine the classification thresholds. A total of 117 patients were enrolled, including 65 cases of prostate cancer (PCa) and 52 cases of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). There were no statistically significant differences in age, BMI, history of hypertension, history of diabetes, history of coronary heart disease, pre-biopsy white blood cell count, history of drinking, history of smoking, and tPSA between the PCa and BPH patients. The results of logistic regression analysis showed that PVI (OR=2.03, 95%CI: 1.34~3.07, P<0.00) and NLR (OR=0.32, 95%CI: 0.18~0.58, P<0.00) were independent predictors for diagnosing prostate cancer in the tPSA gray zone (VIF=1.04).The maximum area under the curve (AUC) for PVI was 0.70, with an optimal cut-off value of 0.05 (P ≤ 0.01). The maximum AUC for NLR was 0.76, with an optimal cut-off value of 2.86 (P ≤ 0.01).The calibration curve showed good consistency between the predicted and actual outcomes in both the PCa and BPH groups, indicating that the nomogram model had good predictive performance.When using PVI and NLR to plot the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves to predict the assessment of PCa in the tpsa gray zone, the area under the curve (AUC) for PVI was the largest at 0.70, with an optimal cutoff value of 0.05 (P ≤ 0.01). The AUC for NLR was the largest at 0.76, with an optimal cutoff value of 2.86 (P ≤ 0.01). PVI and NLR have certain predictive diagnostic value for Pca in the tPSA gray zone, and appropriate use of PVI and NLR can improve the positive rate of early screening for Pca in the gray zone.

Hematology scoring model to predict sepsis in preterm neonates

Background Neonatal sepsis is a major cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality, especially in developing countries. Atypical clinical symptoms lead to delays in diagnosis and treatment. Scoring a combination of routine hematology parameters may be able to predict the occurrence of sepsis in preterm neonates. Objective To formulate a new model for neonatal sepsis scoring from various complete blood count parameters to predict sepsis in preterm neonates. Methods This analytical cross sectional study using secondary data from the Registry of the Neonatology Division was conducted at the RSUP Dr. Hasan Sadikin, Bandung, West Java. Subjects were neonates diagnosed with sepsis, of gestational age 28–36 weeks, who were born at the RSUP Dr. Hasan Sadikin from January to December 2021. Laboratory results of patients who met the inclusion criteria were recorded. Subjects were divided into either proven sepsis and probable sepsis groups, based on blood culture results. Results Of 112 subjects, 35.7% had proven sepsis and 64.3% probable sepsis. In the proven sepsis group, 52.5% of subjects were male, median birth weight was 1,490 grams, median gestational age was 32 weeks, 90% were small for gestational age, and 60% were delivered normally. Multivariable analysis by multiple logistic regression revealed that the parameters associated with the incidence of neonatal sepsis were c-reactive protein (CRP) &gt; 0.18 mg/dL (score 6), hematocrit &lt;40% (score 4), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) &lt; 19.623 (score 4); monocyte-lymphocyte ratio (MLR) &lt; 0.461 (score 2); and mean platelet volume (MPV) value &gt;10 (score 2). Score &gt;8 had a sensitivity of 85% and specificity of 70.8%, with area under the ROC curve of 0.865 (P&lt;0.001). Scoring accuracy was 75.8%, with a positive predictive value of 61.8%, a negative predictive value of 89.5%, and Kappa index of 51.5% with moderate agreement. Conclusion A hematological score &gt;8 can be used as a predictor of sepsis in preterm neonates.

Correlation between staging classification of aortic stenosis based on the extent of cardiac damage and platelet indices

BackgroundPlatelets play a key role in the natural history of aortic stenosis (AS) and after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). An echo-based staging system stratifies patients with severe AS into 5 groups according to the associated cardiac damage phenotype. We aimed to correlate these AS stages with platelet indices in post-TAVI patients.MethodsPatients with severe AS who underwent TAVI and were admitted to intensive cardiac care unit (ICCU) were prospectively identified and divided into 5 groups according to extra-valvular cardiac damage [no extravalvular cardiac damage (Stage 0), left ventricular damage (Stage 1), left atrial or mitral valve damage (Stage 2), pulmonary vasculature or tricuspid valve damage (Stage 3), or right ventricular damage (Stage 4)]. Baseline characteristics and complete blood count including mean platelet volume (MPV) and immature platelet fraction (IPF) were collected within 2 h after the procedure and analyzed in relation to aortic stenosis staging.ResultsA total of 220 patients were included. The mean age was 81 years old and 112 (50.9%) were female. Two (1%) patients were classified in stage 0; 34 (15%) in stage 1; 48 (22%) in stage 2; 49 (22%) in stage 3 and 87 (40%) in stage 4. Higher mean MPV values were correlated with higher AS staging (10.8 fL, 11 fL, 11.3 fL and 10.8 fL in stages 1, 2, 3 and 4, respectively, P = 0.02) as well as lower hemoglobin values (12 mg/dl, 11.6 mg/dl, 11 mg/dl and 11.3 mg/dl in stages 1, 2, 3 and 4, respectively P = 0.04). Mean IPF values were 5.3%, 5.58%, 5.57% and 4.83% in stage 1, 2, 3 and 4, respectively (P = 0.4). In a multivariate logistic regression model only MPV (OR = 2.6, P = 0.03) and body mass index (BMI) (OR = 1.17, P = 0.004) were correlated with higher staging (0–3) of AS.ConclusionsAlthough IPF and MPV levels increased in stages 0–3, there was a decrease in indices in stage 4, (probably due to bone marrow dysfunction) in this end-stage population. Higher levels of MPV and lower levels of hemoglobin were independently correlated with higher stages (0–3) of AS.

The effect of Vachellia eriolaba leaf meal inclusion on growth performance, blood parameters and methane gas emission in lambs fed diets containing ammoniated maize stover

The study evaluated the effect of Vachellia erioloba leaf meal in diets containing ammoniated maize stove on growth performance, methane emission and heath of growing lambs. Thirty-two female lambs were allocated to the following four dietary treatments: total mixed ration (TMR, control), 20% inclusion of untreated maize stover (UMS), 20% inclusion of ammoniated maize stover (AMS), and combined inclusion of 10% ammoniated maize stover and 10% Vachellia erioloba leaves (AMSVL). Each treatment was replicated 8 times and a lamb in an individual pen was regarded as an experimental unit in a completely randomized design. Feed intake was higher (P < 0.05) in lambs fed the AMS and AMSVL diets compared to those fed UMS. Final body weights were higher in lambs fed the AMS and AMSVL diets. Both average daily gain (ADG) and feed convention ratio (FCR) were not affected by diet. In comparison with the AMS and AMSVL diets, the lambs fed the UMS diet had the highest (P < 0.05) methane emission. Overall, lambs fed the control diets had the lowest (P < 0.05) methane gas emission. Blood hematological values were affected by diet with the AMSVL fed lambs having the highest (P < 0.05) mean platelet volume (MPV) and procalcitonin (PCT) values. Furthermore, total albumin, amylase and total bilirubin were the highest (P < 0.05) in lambs fed on the AMSVL diet. Lambs fed on AMS diet had the highest (P < 0.05) serum urea levels. It can be concluded that combined inclusion of ammoniated maize stover and Vachellia leaves improved feed value and lamb performance when compared to the individual inclusion of both UMS and AMS.

Clinical values of preoperative red blood cell distribution width and platelet parameters in patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma.

The prevalence of thyroid carcinoma is increasing, and papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is the most frequent subtype. More and more attention is being concentrated on the association between inflammation indicators and malignant tumors. The aim of the present study was to analyze whether the preoperative red blood cell distribution width (RDW) and platelet parameters, including mean platelet volume (MPV) and platelet distribution width (PDW), can be applied to distinguish between patients with PTC or papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC) and healthy controls, and to explore the associations with clinicopathological characteristics. The study retrospectively compared the RDW, MPV and PDW values of 780 patients with PTC or PTMC against a healthy control group. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were conducted to determine diagnostic accuracy. Furthermore, the clinicopathological features of the patients with PTC or PTMC were compared between higher and lower platelet parameter groups based on the RDW, MPV and PDW values. Significantly higher preoperative RDW, MPV and PDW values were found in patients with PTC or PTMC compared with those of the healthy group. ROC curve analysis showed that the area under the curve (AUC) plus 95% confidence interval (95% CI) values of RDW, MPV and PDW were 0.808 (0.780-0.835), 0.771 (0.743-0.799) and 0.711 (0.681-0.742), respectively. When RDW and MPV were combined together, the AUC (95% CI) value was enhanced to 0.858 (0.835-0.881) for the patients with PTC. For the patients with PTMC, RDW, MPV and PDW had AUC (95% CI) values of 0.812 (0.783-0.840), 0.779 (0.749-0.808) and 0.718 (0.685-0.751), respectively. When RDW and MPV were combined together, the AUC (95% CI) value was enhanced to 0.858 (0.835-0.881). A higher RDW was significantly associated with being female, deeper tumor infiltration, and normal FT3 and FT4 levels. A higher PDW was significantly associated with elevated thyrotropin receptor antibody levels. In conclusion, as convenient and available inflammation indicators, RDW, PDW and MPV have diagnostic ability and can distinguish between patients with PTC or PTMC and healthy controls. In addition, the combined application of RDW and MPV can improve the diagnostic power. The values of RDW and MPV were associated with clinicopathological characteristics. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to prove the usefulness of preoperative RDW combined with MPV in diagnosing patients with PTC or PTMC.

The effects of selenium administration on mean platelet volume, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, and red cell distribution width in critically ill older adults: A double-blinded randomized clinical trial

BackgroundLow serum Selenium (Se) levels in critical patients have been associated with poor clinical outcomes and higher mortality rates. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of Se administration on mean platelet volume (MPV), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (N/L), and red cell distribution width (RDW) in older adults admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). MethodThis study was a double-blinded randomized clinical trial. Critically ill patients were randomly divided into two groups of Se and placebo. The Se group (N=30) initially received 3000 mg of Se at once within 3 hours, followed by a dose of 1500 mg daily for 10 days as a one-hour infusion. The control group (N=30) received normal saline for 10 days. A venous blood sample was collected on the first and 10th day. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS.26 statistical software. To analyze quantitative data in two groups, based on the estimated normality, an independent t-test was used. P value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. ResultsOn day 10, the MPV value in the Se group was significantly lower compared to the placebo group (9.32 ± 1.78 and 10.43 ± 2.06, respectively, p = 0.03). Within the Se group, contrary to the controls, the MPV value decreased significantly from day 1 to day 10 (p<0.001). Further, the RDW value in the Se group was significantly lower compared to the placebo group (13.77 ± 1.57 and 15.32 ± 2.42, respectively, p = 0.005). The N/L ratio remained similar between the two groups before and after the intervention. ConclusionOur findings suggest that Se can affect the MPV and RDW parameters in older adults hospitalized in the ICU. However, further studies with a larger population are necessary to support these findings. Clinical Relevancy StatementThe effects of selenium administration on hematological parameters in older adults admitted to the ICU are not well-established. There is limited direct evidence linking serum selenium levels to erythrocyte and hemoglobin stability in humans. The current clinical trial promotes the current literature and shows that selenium holds potential in management of the older ICU patients.

Platelet Indices – Are They Really Biomarkers in Psoriasis? A Cross-sectional Study

Background: Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disorder with multiple systemic manifestations in common with other inflammatory disorders. Platelet activation has recently been proposed a major pathogenic factor in psoriasis. Mean platelet volume (MPV) and platelet distribution width (PDW) are considered platelet activation markers. Although there are various inflammatory markers reported to be abnormal in psoriasis, a simple cost-effective and clinically useful marker that could predict the severity of the disease and be used to know about its association with systemic abnormalities and response to treatment is still under study. Aim: The aim of our study was to look at the association of platelet indices with psoriasis and its severity. Methods: This was a single-center cross-sectional study in which 50 patients with psoriasis and 50 apparently healthy age and sex-matched controls who fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria were enrolled after obtaining informed consent. A detailed history was elicited, and a clinical examination was done including anthropometric measurements and calculation of psoriasis area and severity index (PASI). Investigations including hemoglobin, red blood cell (RBC) count, packed cell volume (PCV), mean corpuscular volume, mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH), MCH concentration, white blood cell (WBC) and platelet count, plateletcrit, MPV, PDW, and red cell distribution width (RDW) were done. Results: Out of 50 psoriasis patients recruited, 40 (80%) had moderate-to-severe psoriasis, whereas 10 had mild psoriasis (10%) based on PASI scores. In majority of cases, the hemoglobin, PCV, RBC, and WBC counts were within the normal range and were comparable with that of controls. There was no statistically significant difference in the mean values of platelet count, MPV, PDW, plateletcrit, and RDW between cases and controls. There was no significant association between platelet indices and severity of psoriasis. Conclusion: There was no significant association between platelet indices including RDW and the presence or absence of psoriasis in our study. Furthermore, among patients with psoriasis, there was no significant association between platelet indices and severity of the disease.

The role of thrombocyte indices in early determination of sepsis agents in newborns

Purpose: Neonatal sepsis is an important cause of morbidity and mortality. The signs and symptoms of neonatal sepsis are nonspecific, and there is no ideal marker for diagnosis. Our study aimed to investigate the role of platelet indices in determining agents in sepsis. Materials and Methods: A total of 90 records with sepsis data were examined retrospectively, demographic and clinical characteristics of gram-positive, gram-negative and Candida infection patients were evaluated by complete blood counts at the time of diagnosis and on the fifth day of infection and platelet amount (PLT), mean platelet volume (MPV), plateletcrit (PCT) and distribution width (PDW) values were compared by ROC curve analysis. Results: No statistical difference was found between the groups in terms of gender, gestational week, birth weight, surfactant use, need for mechanical ventilator treatment, and necrotizing enterocolitis. When infection was first detected, the Area Under Curve (AUC) of PCT, PLT and MPV (without thrombocytopenia) values in detecting gram-positive bacterial infection were 0.764, 0.765 and 0.792 respectively. Conclusion: The increase in PCT and PLT values at the time of initial diagnosis can be used to detect gram-positive bacterial infections. A decrease in MPV can be used for early diagnosis of fungal infections without thrombocytopenia.

The temporal changes in mean platelet volume after bariatric surgery

Aim: Studies on obese individuals have proposed a correlation between weight loss and variations in mean platelet volume (MPV). Therefore, this study aimed to examine the changes in MPV in morbidly obese patients who underwent weight loss via bariatric surgery. Material and Methods: A total of 328 morbidly obese patients who underwent sleeve gastrectomy (morbidly obese group) and were retrospectively evaluated from January 2010 to November 2014. The control group consisted of 53 non-obese patients who had laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Body mass index values and MPV values at preoperative (baseline), postoperative 1st month, 3rd month, and 12th month for both groups were documented. Results: The baseline MPV values were comparable between morbidly obese group and control group (8.8 ± 1.8 vs. 8.6 ± 1.2, p = 0.283). In control group, there was no significant change in MPV levels during the 12-month follow-up. In morbidly obese group, mean MPV levels at the 1st and 3rd months post-surgery were similar, showing an increase compared to baseline levels. By the 12th month, mean MPV levels tended to decrease, becoming comparable to baseline values. Conclusion: MPV levels increased in the early postoperative period following sleeve gastrectomy, they returned to baseline by the 12th month. These findings suggest that weight loss from bariatric surgery may influence MPV levels, but this effect normalizes over time.

SYSTEMIC IMMUNE INFLAMMATION INDEX AND PAN-IMMUNE INFLAMMATION VALUE IN PREDICTING HUMAN LEUKOCYTE ANTIGEN-B27 POSITIVITY: A STUDY ON ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS PATIENTS

Objective: Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is defined as both an auto-immune and autoinflammatory illness. Human leukocyte antigen B27 (HLA-B27), which is extensively employed in the diagnosis of chronic inflammatory diseases, is the basic laboratory parameter of axial spondylarthritis including AS. Systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) and pan-immune-inflammation value (PIV), obtained by formulating complete blood count parameters, are promising biomarkers that reflect systemic inflammation and local immune response and predict prognosis in diseases. The aim of this study was to investigate the sensitivity and specificity of SII and PIV biomarkers in predicting HLA-B27 positivity in AS patients. Materials and Methods: The research included 68 individuals with HLA-B27 tests (+) (AS group) and 102 patients with HLA-B27 tests (-) (control group). Results: In the AS group, lymphocyte and mean platelet volume values were determined to be lower than in the control group, while other complete blood count parameters, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP), were found to be higher. While the SII and PIV values of the AS group determined a positive relation with CRP and ESR levels, they did not show a correlation in the control group. While the sensitivity for PIV in predicting HLA-B27 positivity was found to be 83.80% and the specificity was found to be 84.30%, for SII the sensitivity was found to be 83.80% and the specificity was found to be 86.30%. Conclusion: Easily and rapidly accessible biomarkers SII and PIV can potentially be used to predict HLA-B27 positivity in AS patients.

Assessment of neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio and mean platelet volume values in patients with diabetes mellitus diagnosis: A case-control study.

Diabetes mellitus, fundamentally characterized by hyperglycemia, leads to significant metabolic disturbances. Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a chronic, inflammatory, preventable metabolic disease that is a significant health issue globally. The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is an essential marker of systemic inflammation. We aimed to reveal the relationship between long-term glucose control and NLR, mean platelet volume (MPV), and red blood cell width in patients with type 2 diabetes. This was a retrospective case-control study. A total of 3532 applications in 2 years time were identified. Age, gender, medical history, white blood cell (WBC), hemoglobin, mean corpuscular volume (MCV), MPV, red blood cell width, NLR, hematocrit, platelet, C-reactive protein, Haemoglobin A1C data of the patients were analyzed. 1790 patients were included. A significant positive correlation was found between HbA1c and age, white blood cell, hematocrit, MCV, red blood cell width, NLR, and CRP. A statistically significant negative correlation was found between HbA1c and MCV. The results showed statistically significant differences between NLR, MPV, WBC, MCV, age, and HbA1c levels. Increased HbA1c levels are usually associated with an increase in these parameters. This is important for determining the risk of complications and protecting target organs in diabetic patients. A significant decrease in MCV levels was found as HbA1c levels increased. This suggests that evaluating red blood cells in routine controls of diabetic patients may indicate glycemic control. These findings may be valuable in early diagnosis of complications.

Association of mean platelet volume (MPV), MPV/PLATELET (PLT) ratio, and lymphocyte/monocyte ratio (LMR) as poor prognostic factor in EGFR-mutant lung adenocarcinoma treated with EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor.

Platelets (PLT) and host systemic inflammatory response (SIR) are known to be effective in the aggregation of cancer cells and the formation of metastasis. There are studies pointing out to the prognostic efficacy of lymphocyte-monocyte ratio (LMR) showing SIR activation and mean platelet volume (MPV) values indicating platelet activation in various cancer types. We predict that easy-to-access hemogram parameters such as MPV, MPV/PLT, and LMR can be guiding in the clinical follow-up period of patients with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) positive mutation and who received EGFR, tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) in the first-line treatment in predicting the progression of the disease, predicting the survival time of the patients, and evaluating the response to treatment. The study is retrospective and included patients with stage III and stage IV pulmonary adenocarcinoma with positive EGFR mutations and for whom TKI was used in the first-line treatment between January 2011 and January 2021. MPV, MPV/PLT, and LMR values of the patients were calculated before treatment. Age, sex, comorbidity, smoking history, TNM stage, metastasis localizations, EGFR mutation types, TKI treatments used in first-line treatment, and MPV, MPV/PLT, and LMR values at the 1st month of treatment were recorded. With Kaplan-Meier, six-month, one-year, three-year, and five-year survival rates, average life expectancy, and 95% confidence intervals for these periods were calculated. Variables that may affect progression and overall survival (OS) were determined by performing univariate and multivariate Cox regression analysis. One hundred and two patients were included in the study. The mean age of the patients was 64.30 ± 12.6 years. Eighty-four patients were in stage IV at the time of diagnosis. The expected mean progression-free survival (PFS) period of the cases was found to be 13.3 months. The mean life expectancy of the cases was found to be 35.1 months. Web-based Cutoff Finder algorithm written in the R program (http://molpath.charite.de/cutoff) was used to determine the ideal cut points for MPV, MPV/PLT, and LMR. The cut-off values were found to be 7.55 fL for MPV, 0.251 for MPV/PLT, and 2.615 for LMR, respectively. In univariate Cox regression analysis, LMR level lower than 2.615 increased the rate of progression 1.747 times (95% confidence interval: 1.129-2.705) and the death rate 2.056 times (95% confidence interval: 1.217-3.475) (p= 0.012, p= 0.007). The mean PFS LMR cut-off value was 10.3 months, and 15.3 months, and mean OS durations were 25.1 months and 40.8 months for the groups with low and high cut-off values respectively (p= 0.011, p= 0.006 log-rank test). According to the results of multivariate Cox regression analysis, MPV/PLT < 0.251, smoking, presence of pleural and adrenal metastases, and gefitinib treatment were independent factors in determining PFS. The independent factors determining OS in multivariate Cox regression analysis were being male, platelet increase, MPV > 7.55, gefitinib treatment, and smoking. MPV, MPV/PLT, and LMR are potential biomarkers that can be used for the clinical follow-up of lung ADC patients receiving EGFR-TKI treatment.