Assessment of autonomic dysfunction in Parkinson's disease: the SCOPA-AUT.

We developed a questionnaire to assess autonomic symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) and evaluated its reliability and validity. Based on the results of a postal survey in 46 PD patients, 21 multiple system atrophy patients, and 8 movement disorders specialists, items were included according to their frequency, burden, and clinical relevance. The questionnaire was evaluated in 140 PD patients and 100 controls, and test-retest reliability was established in a sample of 55 PD patients. The SCOPA-AUT consists of 25 items assessing the following regions: gastrointestinal (7), urinary (6), cardiovascular (3), thermoregulatory (4), pupillomotor (1), and sexual (2 items for men and 2 items for women) dysfunction. Test-retest reliability was good. Autonomic problems increased significantly with increasing disease severity for all autonomic regions, except sexual dysfunction. We conclude that SCOPA-AUT is a reliable and valid questionnaire that evaluates autonomic dysfunction in PD.     

女性伴侣在勃起功能障碍的诊治中的重要地位

女性伴侣在勃起功能障碍(erectile dysfunction,ED)中的地位日益受到重视。女性伴侣的性体验受到ED的严重不良影响,而她们对ED这个问题所采取的态度会直接影响男性患者寻求和坚持治疗的行为。因此在ED治疗的临床实践中,应同时考虑女性伴侣的作用。研究表明,伐地那非不仅可有效提高男性患者的勃起功能,还能显著改善女性伴侣的性生活质量,是ED伴侣双方的理想解决方案。     

勃起功能障碍基因治疗研究进展

近年来基因治疗被尝试用于勃起功能障碍(ED)治疗的动物实验,许多研究发现基因治疗方案对各种类型的ED均有一定的治疗作用。特别是在左旋精氨酸-一氧化氮-环磷酸鸟苷通路、离子通道、勃起神经和海绵体血管内皮细胞的修复保护等方面的基因治疗研究显示,基因治疗ED有一定的疗效。但应用基因治疗来治疗ED患者,目前仍有较多的困难,暂时无法应用于临床。本综述旨在对该领域的最新研究进展做一个简单的介绍和展望。     

阴茎背深静脉包埋术治疗勃起功能障碍5例

目的 :评价阴茎背深静脉包埋术治疗勃起功能障碍 (ED)的疗效。　方法 :对 3例静脉性和 2例动静脉混合性ED病人施行阴茎背深静脉包埋术 ,术后随访疗效。　结果 :术后 2个月首次随访 ,3例静脉性ED病人获得满意性交 ,2例动静脉混合性ED病人基本能勃起 ,口服西地那非 5 0mg后可以完成性交。 5例术后随访 3～ 12个月(平均 7个月 )保持以上疗效。　结论 :阴茎背深静脉包埋术创伤小 ,几乎无并发症 ,是治疗静脉性ED的有效疗法     

The influence of liver dysfunction on cyclosporine pharmacokinetics —A comparison between 70 per cent hepatectomy and complete bile duct ligation in dogs—

The influence of experimentally induced hepatic dysfunction on the pharmacokinetics of Cyclosporine A (CsA) was determined in dogs. The pharmacokinetics of oral (PO) and intravenous (IV) CsA were studied before and after 70 per cent hepatectomy or complete bile duct ligation (CBDL). Changes in liver function were monitored by serial measurements of serum bilirubin, and by the maximum removal rate (Rmax) and plasma disappearance rate (ICG-K) of indocyanine green (ICG). Concentrations of CsA in whole blood were measured by HPLC. Seventy per cent hepatectomy caused significant liver dysfunction: the ICG-Rmax decreased by 47.7±7.1 per cent (mean±SD) and the ICG-K decreased by 61.3±9.7 per cent during the first week after hepatectomy. At the same time, the systemic clearance (CLs) of IV-CsA decreased by 43.9±8.2 per cent, the area under the concentration curve (AUC) of IV-CsA increased by 35.4±20.8 per cent and the bioavailability of CsA decreased by 26.4±14.8 per cent. CBDL also induced significant liver dysfunction: the ICG-Rmax decreased by 39.1±12.8 per cent and the ICG-K decreased by 65.6±3.6 per cent in the second week after the operation. During the same period, the AUC of PO-CsA decreased by 69.9±10.7 per cent and the bioavailability of CsA also decreased markedly by 73.9±15.6 per cent. These data indicate that hepatic impairment significantly influences the pharmacokinetics of CsA, not only by the changes in intestinal absorption, but also by those in hepatic, metabolism. Dose adjustment is therefore necessary in the presence of hepatic dysfunction in order to maintain an adequate blood concentration of CsA without causing side effects. This research was performed in the Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Health Center, University of Pittsburgh, USA     

Poor oxygenation in the lungs of patients with hyperosmolar hyperglycemic non-ketotic diabetic coma after cardiac surgery

The ratio of PaO₂ to FiO₂ was often low (300 or less) in four patients with complications of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic non-ketotic diabetic coma (HHNKDC) following open heart surgery. Four of our patients had poor oxygenation and subsequent spontaneous recovery from in the immediate post-operative period, although HHNKDC occurred only in one during this period. In the 3 others, poor oxygenation without accompanying HHNKDC lasted for 1–6 days and HHNKDC developed about 2 weeks after open heart surgery at time when poor oxygenation reoccurred. If a working diagnosis of congestive heart failure was made only on the basis of the most common probability, and the fluid supply was restricted, HHNKDC would readily occur or be aggravated by the dehydration iatrogenically produced. It is thus concluded that HHNKDC should be included in diagnoses for pulmonary dysfunction.     

Adherence to recommendations and improvement over time in men with erectile dysfunction

Men with erectile problems seen for a comprehensive urology-department-based medical and psychological evaluation were sent questionnaires 2 to 3 years later. A representative sample of 99 (52%) responded. The majority (51%) has taken no action and reported that their sexual function was no better. Patients were more likely to comply with a recommendation for sex therapy than with one for a penile prosthesis. This was related to their attitude towards mental health professionals. These findings suggest the need for more knowledge of patient psychology and expectations.These data were presented in preliminary form at the Tenth Meeting of the International Academy of Sex Research, Cambridge, England, September 1984.     

1型糖尿病患者勃起功能障碍的患病情况及相关因素分析

目的探讨1型糖尿病（T1DM）患者勃起功能障碍（ED）的患病情况及相关影响因素。方法收集182例已婚男性T1DM患者，用无记名问卷形式根据国际勃起功能指数问卷进行自我评分。并对年龄、病程、糖化血红蛋白（HbA1c）、睾酮、尿微量白蛋白排泄量、肾功能、血压、吸烟史、饮酒史、应用药物等因素进行调查，分析其与ED的关系。结果T1DM患者ED患病率为37．36％（68／182）。Logistic逐步回归分析结果显示，病程、年龄、HbA1c、收缩压、尿微量白蛋白排泄量与T1DM患者ED发生独立相关，病程增加5年、年龄增加10岁、HbA1c增加2％、收缩压增加4kPa及尿微量白蛋白排泄量的OR值分别为1．6275、1．1613、2．4211、2．3715、1．5234，P均〈0．01。结论加强对T1DM患者ED高危因素的关注和定期检测，有助于早期发现ED。     

Olfactory Schwann cells are derived from precursor cells in the olfactory epithelium

In this morphological and immunohistochemical study we show that olfactory schwann cells (OSC) are derived from precursor cells residing in the olfactory epithelium. During development, they migrate out of the epithelium and extend processes to ensheath the olfactory axons. Olfactory mucosa from E14 rat embryos and juvenile rats were treated with trypsin-pancreatin to remove the underlying connective tissue. The epithelial explant was then maintained for two days in culture, during which cells migrated out from the explant. Among them were spindly bipolar cells which were identified as OSC by their positive immunoreaction for glial fibrillary acidic protein, ultrastructure, and association with growing axons. Axonal growth was significantly more profuse in the embryonic explants, in which the polarity of the OSC was oriented parallel with the axons. Ultrastructural observations showed that ensheathment of the bundles of axons resembled those in vivo.     

MODS患儿血清磷酯酶A2的变化及意义

目的：探讨磷酯酶A2（PLA2）在多脏器功能障碍综合征（MODS）患儿中的作用及意义。方法：结合危重病例评分，采用ELISA法检测26例MODS患儿血清PLA2含量，并与健康体检儿童20例对照。结果：多脏器功能障碍综合征患儿血清PLA2含量明显高于正常对照组，P＜0．01，并与危重病例评分成正相关。结论：PLA2参与MODS的病理生理过程，与危重病的病情有关，并可作为早期预警多脏器功能障碍综合征的实验参数。