ObjectiveTo conduct a bioinformatics analysis of gene expression profiles in frontal lobe of patients with Parkinson disease (PD), in order to explore the potential mechanism related to depression in PD.MethodsAll the bioinformatics data before March 20th 2019 were acquired from Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database, using " Parkinson disease” as the key word. The species was limited to human (Homo sapiens), and the detective method was limited to expression profiling by array. ImgGEO (Integrative Gene Expression Meta-Analysis from GEO database), DAVID (the Database for Annotation, Visualization and Integrated Discovery), STRING and Cytoscape 3.6.1 software were utilized for data analysis.ResultsTotally, 45 samples (24 PD cases and 21 healthy controls) were obtained from 2 datasets. We identified 236 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in the post-mortem frontal lobe between PD cases and healthy controls, in which 146 genes were up-regulated and 90 genes were down-regulated. Based on Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes analysis, the DEGs were mainly enriched in the structures of postsynaptic membrane, cell membrane component, postsynaptic membrane dense area, and myelin sheath, and were involved in the occurrence of PD, depression, and other diseases. These genes were involved in the biological processes of dopaminergic, glutamate-nergic, GABA-nergic synapses, and some other synapses, as well as several signaling pathways (e.g. mitogen- activated protein kinase signal pathway, p53 signal pathway, and Wnt signal pathway), which were associated with PD and depression pathogenesis. Besides, we found that NFKBIA, NRXN1, and RPL35A were the Hub proteins.ConclusionsGene expression in frontal lobe of patients with PD is associated with the pathogenesis of PD. This study provides a theoretical basis for understanding the mechanism of PD occurrence and progression, as well as the potential mechanism of depression in PD.
Objective To explore if the modified unilaterally-open expansive laminoplasty using bridge grafting and reconstructing posterior ligamentous complex methods is effective in preventing persisting axial symptoms, restriction of neck motion, and loss of cervical curvature. Methods From June 2000 to October 2005, 138 patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy underwent this procedure. Of them, 78 who were followed for more than 2 years (group A) were included in this study. Another 69 patients who underwent conventional unilaterally opendoor laminoplasty served as controls(groupB). The JOA scores and the incidence of newly developed or deteriorated axial symptoms were recorded. Preoperative and postoperative ranges of neck motion were measured on lateral flexion and extension radiographs. Preoperative and postoperative cervical curvature indices were calculated according to Ishihara’s method. Results The patients of group A were followed 24-44 months (mean 33 months), and the patients of group B were followed 2453 months(mean 35 months). The operative time was 114±20 min in group A and 70±25 min in group B,showing statistically significant difference(P＜0.05). The operative blood loss was 280±72 ml in group A and 210±80 ml in group B(P＞0.05). Accordingto JOA scoring, the average recovery rates were 67.0%±17.3% in group A and 65.0%±21.4% in group B(P＞0.05). Postoperative development or deterioration of axial symptoms occurred in 12% of patients in group A and 51% of patients in group B, showing statistically significant difference(P＜0.05). Postoperative range of neck motion was 88.0%±10.1% of the preoperative one in group A and 64.0%±16.3% in group B(P＜0.05). There was no significant difference between preoperative(15.3±8.2) and postoperative(13.5±9.3) cervical curvature index in group A, whereas the mean value of postoperative index (11.1±5.7) was significantly smaller than that of preoperative one (17.2±13.5) in group B (Plt;0.05). Conclusion This new procedure was less invasive to the posterior extensor mechanism than the conventional unilaterally-open laminoplasty and was effective in preventing postoperative morbidities.
Patients with autoimmune encephalitis are mainly characterized by behavioral, mental and motor abnormalities, neurological dysfunction, memory deficits and seizures. Different antibody types of autoimmune encephalitis its pathogenesis, clinical characteristics are different, in recent years found immune related epilepsy is closely related to autoimmune encephalitis, based on autoimmune encephalitis type is more, we choose more common autoimmune encephalitis, expounds its characteristics, to help clinical diagnosis.
Objective To investigate the incidences of anxiety and depressive symptoms among patients with intrauterine adhesions (IUA) managed by day surgery model, and explore their influential factors. Methods Convenience sampling was used to select patients who underwent day surgery at West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University between January 2021 and December 2022. General information questionnaire and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale were used to assess the socio-demographic data and anxiety and depressive symptoms of the participants. Logistic regression was used to analyze the influential factors of anxiety and depressive symptoms. Results A total of 1100 patients were included. The incidence of anxiety and depressive were 16.5% (181/1 100) and 16.9% (186/1 100) among patients undergoing day surgery for IUA respectively. Longer waiting days for admission [odds ratio (OR)=1.012, 95% confidence interval (CI) (1.004, 1.020), P=0.004], married [OR=0.547, 95%CI (0.344, 0.869), P=0.011], more times of adhesion separation [OR=0.826, 95%CI (0.691, 0.986), P=0.034], older age [OR=0.947, 95%CI (0.909, 0.987), P=0.010] were influencing factors for anxiety symptoms in patients with IUA. Unemployment [OR=0.504, 95%CI (0.256, 0.994), P=0.048], university or undergraduate education [OR=0.326, 95%CI (0.208, 0.512), P<0.001], and high school or vocational school education [OR=0.532, 95%CI (0.319, 0.888), P=0.016] were the influencing factors for depressive symptoms in patients with IUA. Conclusions There is a high incidence of anxiety and depressive symptoms among patients with IUA under the management of day surgery mode. The influential factors include socio-demographic factors (age, education level, marital status and occupation) and disease factors (times of adhesion). Medical staff should pay attention to the early screening of mental health status of patients with IUA, and give targeted prevention and treatment measures.
Long-term chronic internal jugular vein (IJV) insufficiency, originally viewed as a non-pathological finding, may result in cerebral venous outflow disturbance, leading to cerebral venous ischemia and cerebral nervous functional disorders. In this article we discuss probable etiologies, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of IJV disturbance, so as to provide some insights for clinicians.
The postictal state which describes changes in behavior, motor function, and neuropsychological performance that occur after a seizure and persist until these variables return to their normal baseline, which can take anywhere from a few seconds to a few hours to a few days. The degree and intensity of the postictal state significantly affects the patient's quality of life and is strongly associated with the patient's rating of the severity of the seizure, but receives little attention in the treatment of epilepsy, and anti-seizure medications prevent postictal events by making the patient seizures-free, or will attenuate or shorten the time after the seizure. Therefore, it is of great clinical significance to evaluate the efficacy of anti-seizure medications in the post-seizure state. This article reviews the effects of the main anti-seizure medications on the postictal state
ObjectiveTo systematically review the methodological quality of evidence-based guidelines on non-pharmacology management of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, so as to provide references for taking caring for the dementia with behavioral and psychological symptoms. MethodsGuidelines concerning non-pharmacology treatment of behavioral and psychological symptoms were searched from websites of guideline development, websites of medical association and literature databases from inception to May 31st 2016. The methodological quality of included guidelines were evaluated according to the AGREE Ⅱ instrument, and the differences and similarities between recommendations of included guidelines were compared. ResultsA total of 544 literatures were identified and 6 of them were included. All the included guidelines were from abroad. The average scores of guidelines in six domains of AGREE Ⅱ were:scope and purpose 88.89%, stakeholder involvement 65.74%, rigor of development 63.72%, clarity of presentations 86.11%, applicability 50.69%, and independence 37.50%. The overall qualities of the included guidelines were grade B. The recommendations of the included guidelines were almost consistent. Recommended non-pharmacology management of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia included leisure and recreation activity, reminiscence therapy, behavioral therapy, training of caregivers, physical environment modification, animal-assisted therapy, massage, physical activity and patient-centered approach. ConclusionThe overall quality of included guidelines is relatively high. More efforts are needed to improve the applicability and independence of guidelines. There is still no local guideline concerning non-pharmacology recommendations on behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia in China. It is suggested to develop guideline that is suitable for Chinese condition as soon as possible.
ObjectiveTo summarize basic research progress and current status of clinical diagnosis and therapy for gastroesophageal reflux disease. MethodRelated literatures were collected to review the pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and therapy of gastroesophageal reflux disease. ResultsGastroesophageal reflux disease was caused by many factors, such as hiatus hernia, hypotensive lower esophageal sphincter pressure, acid pocket, prolonged esophageal clearance, and delayed gastric emptying. Extra-esophageal symptoms was a common clinical presentation to gastroesophageal reflux disease. The diagnosis methods for gastroesophageal reflux disease included the symptom observation, gastroscopy examination, 24 h pH monitoring of esophageal, proton pump inhibitor test, questionnaire of gastroesophageal reflux disease and so on. The laparoscopic fundoplication could essentially treat the pathophysiologic abnormalities of gastroesophageal reflux disease, which had an obvious curative effect and wide application prospect. ConclusionPathogenesis, diagnosis, and therapy of gastroesophageal reflux disease are associated with multiple factors, which is still controversial and remains to be further studied.
ObjectiveTo summarize the research progress of black cohosh root extract in the treatment of menopausal symptoms for patients with breast cancer. MethodsDomestic and foreign literatures about the effect of black cohosh root extract in the treatment of menopausal symptoms for patients with breast cancer were collected to make a review. ResultsBlack cohosh root extract was a kind of herbal preparations. In the treatment of menopausal symptoms in breast cancer patients, it not only had significantly curative effect but also had less adverse reactions. ConclusionsIn the treatment of menopausal symptoms in breast cancer patients, black cohosh root extract gives people a new treatment idea. It has significant side effect and can be widely promoted and applied in clinical.
Objective To assess the effectiveness and safety of fukangpian in the treatment of opiate withdrawl symptoms. Methods We performed an electronic search for Cochrane Library (2004 version of Cochrane Controlled Trials Register), Medline (1966-2004), EMbase (1974-2004), and handsearched some Chinese journals for additional articles (such as CBM disc, VIP, CNKI, CMCC) (1980-2004). The quality of included randomized controlled trials was evaluated and meta-analysis was performed. Results We collected 31 studies about fukangpian, of which two studies involving 403 patients met the inclusion criteria. These two studies were of poor quality. Cmpared with clonidine, fukangpian showed a greater decrease than Clonidine group in the withdrawal symptom score for day 1 to day 4 (WMD of 9 points at day 4, 95%CI 5.47 to 12.52). Cmpared with placebo, the two studies for change in the withdrawal symptom score, fukangpian showed a greater decrease at day 1 to 3, but not at day 4 (WMD of 4.10 points at day 4, 95%CI -8.36 to 16.56; 1 study). Conclusions Based on the current evidence fukangpian is an effective and safe drug for abstinence of drug addiction. More high quality randomized controlled trials are required to promote the strength of evidence.