早产儿早期神经运动干预研究进展

随着医疗救治水平的不断提高,早产儿的存活率明显增加,但早产常易伴发脑性瘫痪、运动和认知障碍等一系列神经发育问题,给家庭、社会带来沉重负担。生命早期大脑发育迅速,可塑性强,是进行早期运动干预的良好时机。本文就早产儿早期神经运动干预进行综述,旨在为临床医护人员对早产儿进行适宜有效的运动干预提供参考。     

Preoperative risk stratification of lymph node metastasis for non-functional pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasm: An international dual-institutional study

Background/Objectives: Although the presence of lymph node metastasis (LNM) defines malignant potential, preoperative prediction of LNM has not been established for non-functional pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasm (NF-PNEN). We sought to develop a prediction system using only preoperatively available factors that would stratify the risk of LNM for NF-PNEN.MethodsWe retrospectively reviewed patients who underwent R0/1 resection of NF-PNEN at Kyoto University (2007–2019) and the University of California, San Francisco (2010–2019). Risk stratification of LNM was developed using preoperative factors by the logistic regression analysis. Long-term outcomes were compared across the risk groups.ResultsA total of 131 patients were included in this study. Lymph nodes were pathologically examined in 116 patients, 23 (20%) of whom had LNM. Radiological tumor size [1.5–3.5 cm (odds ratio: 13.5, 95% confidence interval: 1.77–398) and >3.5 cm (72.4, 9.06–2257) against ≤1.5 cm], <50% cystic component (8.46 × 10^6, 1.68 × 10^106-), and dilatation of main pancreatic duct ≥5 mm (31.2, 3.94–702) were independently associated with LNM. When patients were classified as the low-risk (43 patients), intermediate-risk (44 patients), and high-risk groups (29 patients), proportions of LNM differed significantly across the groups (0%, 14%, and 59%, respectively). Recurrence-free survival (RFS) of the low- and intermediate-risk groups were significantly better than that of the high-risk group (5-year RFS rates of 92.2%, 85.4%, and 47.1%, respectively).ConclusionsThe prediction system using preoperative radiological factors stratifies the risk of LNM for NF-PNEN. This stratification helps to predict malignant potential and determine the surgical procedure and necessity of regional lymphadenectomy.     

Preoperative comprehensive malignancy risk estimation for thyroid nodules: Development and verification of a network-based prediction model

BackgroundIn order to avoid excessive treatment of thyroid nodules in the clinic, it is necessary to find a simple and practical analysis method to comprehensively and accurately reflect benign or malignant thyroid nodules. This study aimed to construct and validate a comprehensive and reliable network-based predictive model using a variety of imaging and laboratory criteria for thyroid nodules to stratify the risk of malignancy prior to surgery.MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed data from patients who underwent surgical treatment for thyroid nodules at the Thyroid and Breast Diagnosis and Treatment Center of Weifang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine between January 2018 and December 2020. Binary logical regression analysis was performed to predict whether nodules were malignant or benign. The developmental dataset included 457 patients (January 2018–December 2020). The validation set included separate data points (n = 225, January 2018–December 2020).ResultsIn this study, criteria that showed significant predictive value for malignant nodules included TI-RADS: 4b (p = 0.065); Bethesda IV, Bethesda V, Bethesda VI (P < 0.0001); BRAF^V600E mutation (P < 0.0001); Calcitonin>5 pg/ml (p = 0.0037); and FNA-Tg>30 ng/ml (p = 0.0003). A 10-grade risk scoring system was developed. The risk of malignancy risk ranged from 2.06% to 100% and was positively associated with increasing risk grade. The areas under the receiver-operating characteristic curve of the development and validation sets were 0.972 and 0.946, respectively.ConclusionA simple, comprehensive and reliable web-based predictive model was designed using a variety of imaging and laboratory criteria to stratify thyroid nodules by probability of malignancy.     

Effects of cognitive- and motor-dual tasks on postural control regularity following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

BackgroundHigh injury rates following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) motivate the need to better understand lingering movement deficiencies following return to sport. Athletic competition involves various types of sensory, motor, and cognitive challenges; however, postural control deficiencies during this spectrum of conditions are not well understood following ACLR.Research questionTo what extent is postural control altered following ACLR in the presence of sensory, motor, and cognitive challenges, and does postural control correlate with patient-reported symptoms?MethodsFourteen individuals following ACLR (4 m/10 f, 21.2 ± 2.4 yr, 76.9 ± 19.1 kg, 1.70 ± 0.14 m) and fourteen matched healthy controls (4 m/10 f, 21.2 ± 1.4 yr, 75.4 ± 15.3 kg, 1.70 ± 0.15 m) participated in the study. Participants completed single-leg balance, ACLR limb or matched side for controls, under four conditions: 1) eyes open, 2) eyes closed, 3) visual-cognitive dual task (i.e., reverse digit span), and 4) motor dual task (i.e., catching a ball). Sample entropy (SEn) was calculated for each balance condition to characterize regularity of center of pressure control. Participants also completed patient-reported outcomes to characterize self-reported knee function, symptoms, and fear. A mixed effects model tested for differences in SEn between balance conditions, and Spearman correlations tested for relationships between SEn and patient-reported outcomes.ResultsA significant Group-by-Condition interaction was detected (P = 0.043). While the motor dual task and eyes closed balance conditions were associated with the lowest SEn for both groups, only the visual-cognitive dual task condition demonstrated a significant difference between groups, with the ACLR group having lower SEn [95% confidence interval for ΔSEn: (0.03, 0.35)]. Lower KOOS-Sport scores were associated with decreased SEn for the ACLR group (ρ = 0.81, P < 0.001).SignificanceThese findings are consistent with ACLR individuals using a less automatic approach to postural control compared to controls, particularly when presented with a visual-cognitive challenge. Altered neuromuscular control persists well after ACLR surgery and can be related to patient-reported outcomes.     

Effects of Cassava Juice (Manihot esculenta Crantz) on Renal and Hepatic Function and Motor Impairments in Male Rats

Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a plant that contains neurotoxins such as linamarin and lotaustraline. Its long-term consumption is associated with neuronal damage and contributes to the development of motor impairment in humans and rats. We investigated the effects of the consumption of cassava juice on renal and hepatic function and motor impairments in male rats. The rats received the vehicle, non-toxic and toxic doses of cassava juice, or linamarin as a pharmacological control, over 35 consecutive days. The effects were evaluated in an open field test, rotarod, and swim test. The toxic cassava dose and linamarin resulted in motor impairments in the rotarod and swim test from day 7 of treatment. The toxic cassava dose and linamarin increased the parameters that indicate renal and hepatic damage, with the exception of total protein and albumin levels. Behavioral variables that show motor incoordination (i.e., latency to fall in the rotarod) were negatively correlated with biochemical parameters of renal and kidney damage, whereas spin behavior was positively correlated. Our data indicate that chronic oral consumption of cassava juice caused renal and hepatic damage that was correlated with motor coordination impairment in rats, similarly to their principal neurotoxic compound, linamarin.     

针刺足运感区结合局部电针围刺治疗中风后尿失禁的临床观察

[目的]观察针刺足运感区结合局部电针围刺与常规针刺、常规针刺联合足运感区治疗中风后尿失禁的临床疗效差异。[方法]将90例患者随机分为治疗组、对照1组和对照2组,每组30例,治疗组予针刺足运感区结合膀胱体表相应投影区域电针围刺;对照1组参照全国高等中医药院校"十三五"规划教材《针灸治疗学》中有关"尿失禁"的治疗选穴;对照2组在对照1组的基础上联合足运感区针刺,每日上午行神经内科常规治疗,每日下午行中风后尿失禁的临床治疗,每次30 min,每周连续治疗6次,6次为1个疗程,疗程间休息1 d,共2个疗程。观察3组治疗前后尿失禁程度、尿失禁临床症状评分及日常生活活动能力量表(ADL)评分,并比较3组患者的临床疗效。[结果] 3组患者治疗后尿失禁程度、尿失禁临床症状评分及ADL评分均较前改善(均P0.05),治疗组对尿失禁程度及尿失禁临床症状评分的改善较其他两组更明显(P0.05),且治疗组和对照2组的ADL评分明显优于对照1组(P0.05)。治疗组总有效率为93.3%(30/28),优于对照1组76.7%(30/23)和对照2组83.3%(30/25,P0.05)。[结论]针刺足运感区结合局部电针围刺治疗中风后尿失禁疗效显著。     

早期康复治疗对急性脑卒中运动功能的影响

目的对急性脑卒中患者实施早期康复治疗,分析其对患者运动功能的影响。方法对本院2015年1月—2018年6月期间收治的急性脑卒中患者,从中选择50例进行研究。根据病历单双号进行分组,每组各25例。对照组患者接受常规治疗,观察组患者在此基础上应用早期康复治疗。对两组患者的运动功能进行分析和评价。结果对照组治疗前的Fugl-Meyer评分为(17.4±7.4)分,治疗后的评分为(57.9±15.4)分,观察组治疗前的Fugl-Meyer评分为(18.1±7.3)分,治疗后的评分为(71.3±15.2)分。观察组患者与对照组治疗前的Fugl-Meyer评分差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),观察组治疗后的Fugl-Meyer评分明显高于对照组,两组相比差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论采用早期康复治疗对急性脑卒中患者进行治疗,可以明显改善患者的运动功能,具有较高的应用价值。     

作业治疗对不随意运动型脑瘫手眼协调能力的影响

目的:探讨作业治疗对不随意运动型脑瘫患儿手眼协调能力的临床疗效。方法:选取2017年5月~2018年9月在广州中医药大学附属南海妇产儿童医院儿童康复科就诊的不随意运动型脑瘫患儿30例,进行作业治疗手眼协调训练,采用Peabody精细运动发育量表(PDMS-FM)及FMFM(手眼协调E项)评定临床疗效。结果:患儿FMQ评分、FMFM(E区)评分随治疗时间推移呈逐渐增加趋势,第二次评估与第一次评估比较有统计学意义(P<0.05),第三次评估和第二次评估有统计学意义(P<0.01)。结论:作业治疗手眼协调训练对不随意运动型脑瘫精细运动及手技巧有明显改善作用。     

Differences in means-end exploration between infants at risk for autism and typically developing infants in the first 15 months of life

Our study compared means-end exploration in infants at risk (AR) for autism and typically developing (TD) infants using a nested box paradigm. Sixteen AR and 16 TD infants were observed at 9, 12, and 15 months with follow-up at 18 and 24 months. We collected video data on three tasks involving retrieval of a small toy by opening (a) an opaque box, (b) a transparent box, and (c) two nested boxes. Dependent variables included hand bias, time to completion, bilateral hand use, problem-solving strategies used, and tester assistance required. There were no group differences in terms of hand biases. Compared to TD infants, AR infants had lower bilateral hand use, poor problem solving skills, and required greater assistance. Both groups demonstrated age-related improvements in motor and cognitive skills. Means-end exploration provides a window into the bilateral coordination and motor planning/problem-solving abilities of young infants at risk for autism. Lastly, object retrieval tasks could serve as important learning contexts for at-risk infants.