The benefits and costs of changing treatment technique in electroconvulsive therapy due to insufficient improvement of a major depressive episode

BackgroundElectroconvulsive therapy (ECT) technique is often changed after insufficient improvement, yet there has been little research on switching strategies.ObjectiveTo document clinical outcome in ECT nonresponders who were received a second course using high dose, brief pulse, bifrontotemporal (HD BP BL) ECT, and compare relapse rates and cognitive effects relative to patients who received only one ECT course and as a function of the type of ECT first received.MethodsPatients were classified as receiving Weak, Strong, or HD BP BL ECT during three randomized trials at Columbia University. Nonresponders received HD BP BL ECT. In a separate multi-site trial, Optimization of ECT, patients were randomized to right unilateral or BL ECT and nonresponders also received further treatment with HD BP BL ECT.ResultsRemission rates with a second course of HD BP BL ECT were high in ECT nonresponders, approximately 60% and 40% in the Columbia University and Optimization of ECT studies, respectively. Clinical outcome was independent of the type of ECT first received. A second course with HD BP BL ECT resulted in greater retrograde amnesia immediately, two months, and six months following ECT.ConclusionsIn the largest samples of ECT nonresponders studied to date, a second course of ECT had marked antidepressant effects. Since the therapeutic effects were independent of the technique first administered, it is possible that many patients may benefit simply from longer courses of ECT. Randomized trials are needed to determine whether, when, and how to change treatment technique in ECT.     

重症肌无力患者认知功能特征

目的探讨重症肌无力(myasthenia gravis,MG)患者的认知功能特征。方法纳入83例MG患者和39例健康对照者,应用简易智能状态检查量表(mini-mental status examination,MMSE)、加利福尼亚语言学习测验(California verbal learning test,CVLT)、简易视觉空间记忆测验(brief visuospatial memory test-revised,BVMT-R)、符号数字模式测验(symbol digit modalities test,SDMT)、Benton线方向判断测验(benton judgment of line orientation test,BJLOT)、定步调听觉连续加法测验(paced auditory serial addition test,PASAT)、言语流畅性测验(verbal fluency test,VFT)进行认知功能评估,应用贝克抑郁测验(Beck depression inventory,BDI)评估抑郁状态,对两组资料进行对比分析,并进一步评估疾病分型、合并症情况、病程、疾病严重程度、药物治疗情况等临床特征对MG组认知损害的影响。结果MG组MMSE[28(26,29)分,29(28,30)分]、CVLT、BVMT-R、SDMT[(37.06±12.18)分,(47.54±14.91)分]、PASAT[(32.86±10.23)分,(37.00±8.82)分]评分低于对照组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05),两组间BJLOT、VFT、BDI评分差异无统计学意义(均P>0.05)。Spearman相关分析显示重症肌无力患者疾病严重程度定量评分(quantitative MG score,QMG)与SDMT得分存在负相关(r=-0.234,P<0.05);MG日常生活质量量表(MG-activities of daily living profile,MG-ADL)评分与BVMT-R 3试总和得分存在负相关(r=-0.283,P<0.05)。结论重症肌无力存在认知功能损害,主要表现在记忆力、注意力、信息处理速度、视觉记忆,提示重症肌无力可能存在中枢神经系统受累。部分认知领域的损害可能与疾病严重程度相关。临床医生在工作中应加强对MG患者认知障碍的认识,早期评估,密切随访,适当干预。     

从五郁探源针灸治疗抑郁症

抑郁症是一种常见的精神疾患,各年龄段均可发生。近年来抑郁症的患病人群逐渐扩大,使得其成为现代医疗体系中必须重视的疾病。笔者以《素问·六元正纪大论》中提出"木郁达之,火郁发之,土郁夺之,金郁泄之,水郁折之"的郁证论治思想为基础,结合历代医家有关郁证的论述,阐述《素问》中"五郁论治"思想对针灸治疗抑郁症临床取穴的指导作用,以丰富针灸临床治疗抑郁症的理论内涵,为临床预防及治疗抑郁症提供新思路。     

Accelerated iTBS treatment applied to the left DLPFC in depressed patients results in a rapid volume increase in the left hippocampal dentate gyrus,not driven by brain perfusion

BackgroundAccelerated intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation (aiTBS) has been shown to be an effective antidepressant treatment. Although neurobiological changes shortly after this intervention have been reported, whether aiTBS results in structural brain changes must still be determined. Furthermore, it possible that rapid volumetric changes are driven by factors other than neurotrophic processes.ObjectivesWe examined whether possible grey matter volumetric (GMV) increases after aiTBS treatment could be driven by increased brain perfusion, measured by Arterial Spin Labeling (ASL).Methods46 treatment-resistant depressed patients were randomized to receive 20 sessions of active or sham iTBS applied to the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. All sessions were delivered over 4 days at 5 sessions per day (trial registration: http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT01832805). Patients were scanned the day before starting stimulation and three days after aiTBS.ResultsThere was a significant cluster of increased left hippocampal GMV in the dentate gyrus related to HRSD changes after active aiTBS, but not after sham stimulation. These GMV increases became more pronounced when accounting for changes in cerebral perfusion.ConclusionsActive, but not sham, aiTBS, resulted in acute volumetric changes in parts of the left dentate gyrus, suggesting a connection with adult neurogenesis. Furthermore, taking cerebral perfusion measurements into account impacts on detection of the GMV changes. Whether these hippocampal volumetric changes produced by active aiTBS are necessary for long-term clinical improvement remains to be determined.     

The effect of short or long sleep duration on quality of life and depression: an internet-based survey in Japan

BackgroundTo date, no previous studies have evaluated the relationship between sleep duration and quality of life (QOL) or depression in the general population after controlling for daytime sleepiness and sleep disturbances.MethodsA web-based cross-sectional survey was conducted with 8698 subjects aged 20–69 years. We examined the relationships between weekday sleep duration and daytime sleepiness, sleep disturbance, QOL and depression, using the Epworth Sleepiness Scale, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (without the item for sleep duration), 8-item Short Form and Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D).ResultsDaytime sleepiness tended to increase in proportion to shorter weekday sleep durations. Sleep disturbances, physical and mental QOL, and CES-D scores were worse in both the shorter and longer sleep groups compared with the group with 7–8 h of sleep. Hierarchical logistic regression analyses revealed that short sleep duration but not long sleep duration was significantly associated with reduction of both physical and mental QOL, even after controlling for the presence of daytime sleepiness and sleep disturbance. Both short and long sleep duration were independently and significantly correlated with depression after controlling for daytime sleepiness; however, there was no statistically significant association after adjusting for the effects of sleep disturbance.ConclusionsThe results suggested adverse effects of short sleep but not long sleep on both physical and mental QOL. In addition, the negative impact of specific types of sleep disturbance on depression may be greater than the impact of shortening of sleep duration.     

循经冥想训练干预大学生抑郁情绪的效果分析

背景　现有研究表明，抑郁是影响大学生心理健康的重要原因之一。因此，有必要采取有效的方法干预大学生抑郁情绪。目的　探究循经冥想训练干预大学生抑郁情绪的效果。方法　2018年4月，在以循经冥想课题组的名义招募的某大学本科生中，发放抑郁自评量表（SDS），筛选出自愿接受循经冥想训练的60人。根据受试者性别比例，采用随机数字表法随机分为循冥组和静息组。其中循冥组30人进行4周循经冥想训练，在开始循经冥想训练前和循经冥想训练结束后填写SDS并进行E-prime情绪图片评价任务。静息组30人进行静息训练，其余与循经冥想组相同。比较两组前测、后测及前后测差值有无差异。结果　两组前测积极、中性、消极情绪图片评分比较，差异均无统计学意义（P>0.05）；两组后测积极、中性、消极情绪图片评分比较，差异均无统计学意义（P>0.05）；两组积极、中性、消极情绪图片评分前测与后测差值比较，差异均无统计学意义（P>0.05）。静息组前测与后测积极、中性、消极情绪图片评分比较，差异均无统计学意义（P>0.05）。循冥组后测积极情绪图片评分低于前测、消极情绪图片评分高于前测（P<0.05）。两组前测SDS评分比较，差异无统计学意义（P>0.05）。循冥组后测SDS评分低于静息组，SDS评分前测与后测差值高于静息组（P<0.05）。循冥组和静息组后测SDS评分均低于前测（P<0.05）。结论　循经冥想能降低大学生抑郁水平，可能是由于其能够改变人的情绪认知评价和睡眠质量，使人变得平和。     

综合护理干预对结石性胆囊炎胆囊切除术患者护理效果及生活质量的影响

目的 探讨综合护理干预对结石性胆囊炎胆囊切除术患者护理效果及生活质量的影响。方法 回顾性分析2018年12月～2019年12月我院收治的结石性胆囊炎患者112例,按照随机数字表法将其分为研究组和对照组,每组56例,对照组采用常规护理,研究组在常规护理基础上采用综合护理,比较两组的护理效果、SAS评分、SDS评分及生活质量评分。结果 研究组与对照组比较,患者开始进食时间、肛门排气时间、住院时间均更短,差异有统计学意义(P0.05)。研究组和对照组干预后SAS、SDS评分均低于干预前,差异有统计学意义(P0.05);干预后研究组与对照组比较,研究组更低,差异有统计学意义(P0.05)。研究组生活质量量表中总体健康、生理功能、生理职能、躯体疼痛、活力、社会功能、情感职能、精神健康等各维度分数更高,差异有统计学意义(P0.05)。结论 对结石性胆囊炎胆囊切除术患者实施综合护理干预,更有利于患者身体康复,缩短住院时间,减轻焦虑、抑郁等不良情绪,提高患者的生活质量。     

股骨颈骨折合并抑郁老年男性骨密度和骨代谢变化

目的分析老年男性股骨颈骨折合并抑郁患者骨密度和骨代谢生化指标变化，探讨抑郁对骨质疏松骨代谢的影响。 方法选取于北京医院骨科2017年1月至2019年1月住院的老年男性股骨颈骨折患者102例。排除病理性骨折、认知功能障碍等患者。依据老年抑郁量表(GDS)将老年男性股骨颈骨折患者分为抑郁组和对照组。通过测定并比较两组患者的骨密度(BMD)、血清碱性磷酸酶(ALP)、血钙、血磷、25-羟基-维生素D[25(OH)D]、骨钙素(OC)、Ⅰ型原胶原氨基端前肽(P1NP)、血清Ⅰ型胶原羧基末端肽交联β特殊序列(β-CTX)水平，分析抑郁严重程度(GDS评分)与骨密度及骨代谢生化指标的相关性。分类变量的比较采用卡方检验，连续变量的比较采用t检验，两组连续性变量的相关性应用Pearson相关分析。 结果抑郁组患者BMD明显低于对照组(腰椎t ＝5.964、髋部t ＝2.845，P <0.05)。与对照组相比，抑郁组血清25(OH)D水平下降(t ＝3.077，P <0.05)，抑郁组血清OC水平低于对照组(t ＝2.013，P <0.05)，而血清β-CTX水平高于对照组(t ＝2.938，P <0.05)，P1NP水平与对照组差异无统计学意义(t ＝0.684，P >0.05)。抑郁严重程度(GDS评分)与BMD(r＝-0.456，P <0.05)、25(OH)D(r＝-0.546，P <0.05)、OC(r＝-0.215，P <0.05)呈负相关，与P1NP(r＝-0.115，P>0.05)相关性不显著，与β-CTX(r＝0.372，P<0.05)呈正相关。 结论抑郁症患者的骨形成标志物水平降低和骨吸收标志物水平升高，抑郁症是低骨密度和骨折的危险因素。应重视老年抑郁症患者骨代谢指标和25(OH)D的检测，及时进行维生素D的补充和有效的抗骨吸收药物治疗。     

Cognitive and behavioral profile of Perry syndrome in two families

ObjectivePerry syndrome (PS) is a rare neurodegenerative disorder with autosomal dominant inheritance caused by point mutations in DCTN1 and characterized by parkinsonism, hypoventilation, weight loss, and psychiatric symptoms. Even though behavioral manifestation is a main feature of PS, detailed neuropsychological assessment was not performed in this cohort. In this study, the neuropsychological profile of individuals from one Polish and one Colombian family are presented.MethodsDetailed clinical and neuropsychological data were obtained from Polish and Colombian families. Clinical and neuropsychological examinations on the proband from the Polish family were performed 6 times over 11 years. Each of 3 individuals from the Colombian family received a clinical and neuropsychological assessment.ResultsThe neurologic examination showed severe parkinsonism, levodopa-induced motor fluctuations, and dyskinesias in all cases. Respiratory insufficiency was observed in 2 patients and weight loss in 1 individual. Neuropsychological assessment revealed predominant deterioration of working memory and learning capacity in the Polish patient. He also demonstrated compulsive behaviors, such as excessive shopping and eating, but only in the “on” phase. In the Colombian family, attentional deficits were present in 2 out of 3 cases. Out of 4 reported cases apathy and depressed mood were present in 2 individuals. Two cases demonstrated impulsivity and one had episodes of hypomania.ConclusionsBoth of these families revealed relatively similar neurologic and neuropsychological profiles. The Polish patient's behavioral and neuropsychological profile was mostly compatible with a behavioral variant of frontotemporal dementia. Of note, not only depression and apathy, but also impulsivity can occur in PS.