Paired associated magnetic stimulation promotes neural repair in the rat middle cerebral artery occlusion model of stroke

Paired associative stimulation has been used in stroke patients as an innovative recovery treatment. However, the mechanisms underlying the therapeutic effectiveness of paired associative stimulation on neurological function remain unclear. In this study, rats were randomly divided into middle cerebral occlusion model(MCAO) and paired associated magnetic stimulation(PAMS) groups. The MCAO rat model was produced by middle cerebral artery embolization. The PAMS group received PAMS on days 3 to 20 post MCAO. The MCAO group received sham stimulation, three times every week. Within 18 days after ischemia, rats were subjected to behavioral experiments—the foot-fault test, the balance beam walking test, and the ladder walking test. Balance ability was improved on days 15 and 17, and the footfault rate was less in their affected limb on day 15 in the PAMS group compared with the MCAO group. Western blot assay showed that the expression levels of brain derived neurotrophic factor, glutamate receptor 2/3, postsynaptic density protein 95 and synapsin-1 were significantly increased in the PAMS group compared with the MCAO group in the ipsilateral sensorimotor cortex on day 21. Resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging revealed that regional brain activities in the sensorimotor cortex were increased in the ipsilateral hemisphere, but decreased in the contralateral hemisphere on day 20. By finite element simulation, the electric field distribution showed a higher intensity, of approximately 0.4 A/m~2, in the ischemic cortex compared with the contralateral cortex in the template. Together, our findings show that PAMS upregulates neuroplasticity-related proteins, increases regional brain activity, and promotes functional recovery in the affected sensorimotor cortex in the rat MCAO model. The experiments were approved by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee of Fudan University, China(approval No. 201802173 S) on March 3, 2018.     

虚拟仿真实验教学项目在临床医学等专业学生培养中的应用

合理设置课程对于人才培养质量起到关键性作用。在临床医学人才培养的课程体系中融入虚拟仿真实验教学项目，是人才培养以及信息化与高等教育实践教学深度融合的内在要求。基于我校虚拟仿真实验教学的开展情况，对虚拟仿真实验教学项目如何在医学生培养中发挥作用进行归纳和总结，包括如何选择虚拟项目，如何融入课程体系等，并以问卷等方式对其教学效果进行调查。结果显示：大部分学生认为虚拟仿真实验教学项目的应用有助于知识的拓展，有助于提升学习效果，有助于培养临床医学人才的临床思维和科研素质，有助于培养自主学习和终身学习能力，有助于掌握信息技术等相关技能。但如何更好地实现虚实融合等问题值得我们进一步的探索和研究。     

基础医学综合实验与实验设计课程教学改革实践

本着以课程为中心的原则，研究组在基础医学综合实验课程建设、运行方式、教学方法改革等方面积极探索；以联系疾病、联系应用为导向，广泛开展基于疾病动物模型制备及干预过程的实验教学；增加"创新性"实验项目，确保课程内容体现出前沿性和时代性；以生物医学前沿方法训练引领课程建设，着力培养学员的学习能力、实践能力和创新能力。此外，在优化以实践应用、创新性为导向的课程内容建设的基础上，打造虚拟仿真实验项目，尝试线上线下混合式教学，全方位提升学员的实践运用能力。     

What Is a Valid Mapping Algorithm in Cost-Utility Analyses? A Response From a Missing Data Perspective

ObjectivesAlthough numerous mapping algorithms from a non–preference-based measure to a target health utility measure have been developed and applied in cost-utility analyses (CUAs), conditions for a mapping algorithm to work well in a CUA are still unclear. In this research, we formulate the mapping problem as a missing data problem and clarify these conditions.MethodsWe defined a valid mapping algorithm based on the purpose of mapping (ie, not for prediction but for CUA), and derived a sufficient set of conditions for a valid mapping algorithm. We also conducted a simulation study to investigate properties of a mapping algorithm under situations where the conditions are satisfied and violated.ResultsThe derived sufficient conditions indicate that the complete overlap of the source measure with the target health utility measure is important and that a covariate that is omitted from a mapping algorithm but has an effect on the target health utility measure not captured by the source measure may invalidate a mapping algorithm. The conditions cannot be verified from data in a CUA but can be supported using external data. A simulation study showed that when at least 1 of the 3 conditions was violated, a mapping algorithm provided biased health utility estimates in a CUA, and that prediction accuracy did not necessarily reflect performance of a mapping algorithm in a CUA.ConclusionThe derived conditions provide a fundamental basis for better practices in developing and selecting a mapping algorithm.     

基于虚拟现实技术的放疗CT模拟定位远程培训系统研发

目的 研发一种基于虚拟现实技术的放疗CT模拟定位的远程培训系统,探索一种医学培训的新方法。方法 使用3DMax与Maya进行3D建模,Unity3D引擎开发3D虚拟操作及交互系统;Java的SpringMvc架构作为系统后台服务,MySQL作为后台数据库系统;并将用户分为教师和学员两种角色,模式分为教学与考核模式。结果 系统功能涵盖CT模拟定位全过程,主要包括患者信息管理、CT模拟定位机认知、体位固定技术、CT定位扫描、处理突发事件等模块。自2018年投入使用以来,运行稳定,系统浏览量达14 920人次,培训通过率为86.66%。与传统培训相比,培训效率明显提升,并获得一致好评。结论 远程培训系统能有效提升学员的临床实践能力、人文关怀能力,具有良好的自主性、共享性、创新性。目前系统已上线且推广性较强,应用前景广阔。     

案例分析与情景模拟在急诊护理教学的效果

目的探讨分案例分析法结合情景模拟法在急诊护理学生教学中的应用价值。方法以2016年10月-2017年10月本院纳入的46例急诊科实习护士为例展开研究,以教学方式的不同将46例急诊科实习护士分成观察组(n=23,接受案例分析法结合情景模拟法教学)和对照组(n=23,接受传统法教学),教学结束后对比分析两组急诊科实习护士的学习情况以及评判性思维能力。结果教学结束后,经考核发现,观察组实操成绩以及理论成绩均高于对照组(P <0.05);观察组寻求真相、求知欲、系统化能力以及分析能力等评判性思维能力均高于对照组(P <0.05)。结论在急诊护理学生教学中应用案例分析法结合情景模拟法进行教学,有利于急诊科实习护士掌握理论知识以及实操知识,同时还可以提高其评判性思维能力,可实现有效教学。     

替考拉宁在中国成人患者中的群体药动学研究

目的建立中国成年患者的替考拉宁(teicoplanin,TEC)群体药动学(population pharmacokinetics,PPK)模型,考察TEC药动学参数的影响因素。方法前瞻性收集139例革兰阳性球菌感染患者静脉注射TEC后的222份常规监测血药浓度和相关信息,采用一级消除的一室模型进行数据拟合,并应用非线性混合效应模型(nonlinear mixed effect model,NONMEM)程序建立PPK模型。采用Bootstrap、正态预测分布误差法(normalized predictive distribution error,NPDE)进行最终模型评价。利用蒙特卡洛模拟法对给药方案进行优化。结果确定了肌酐清除率(creatinine clearance,CLcr)、白蛋白(albumin,ALB)为影响TEC清除率的主要因素。最终模型为:CL(L·h^-1)=1.24×(CLcr/77)0.564×31/ALB;V(L)=69.2。验证表明,模型稳定、有效,且有较好的预测效能。对于不同ALB和CLcr的多数患者起始负荷剂量400 mg/q12h,iv,3次,维持剂量400~800 mg·d^-1的给药方案可达有效治疗谷浓度。严重感染者需调整负荷剂量至800 mg/q12h,iv,3次,维持剂量400~800 mg·d^-1的给药方案来确保血药浓度达到15 mg·L^-1以上。结论本实验报道了CLcr、ALB对TEC清除率有显著影响,所建模型对TEC在中国成人患者中实现个体化给药具有重要应用价值。     

《中医内科临床诊疗指南——头痛》制定中患者偏好与价值观的调查研究

目的:研究原发性头痛患者偏好与价值观,为形成推荐意见强度分级共识时提供参考。方法:采用横断面网络调查,通过半开放式电子问卷形式,使用视觉模拟评分(VAS)测量影响患者选择治疗措施的考虑因素重要性、总体治疗措施方向、头痛辨证汤剂治疗、原发性头痛的中成药及非药物治疗措施等方面的偏好与价值观。结果:调查共纳入研究对象217人。影响患者选择治疗措施的考虑因素重要性评分、总体治疗措施方向的偏好评分、偏头痛及紧张型头痛治疗措施的偏好评分差异具有统计学意义(P<0.01)。患者在选择治疗措施时最关注疗效,总体偏好于选择非药物疗法。在偏头痛治疗中,患者对针刺治疗偏好程度最高;在治疗紧张型头痛时,患者对推拿治疗的偏好程度最高;在治疗丛集性头痛时,患者对不同干预措施没有表现出明显偏好。结论:总体上,不良反应少的非药物疗法,如针灸、推拿等在原发性头痛治疗中更受患者欢迎,临床实践指南的制定应该考虑头痛患者的这一偏好与价值观结果。