EEG power spectral density under Propofol and its association with burst suppression,a marker of cerebral fragility

ObjectiveUnder General Anesthesia (GA), age and Burst Suppression (BS) are associated with cognitive postoperative complications, yet how these parameters are related to per-operative EEG and hypnotic doses is unclear. In this prospective study, we address this question comparing age and BS occurrences with a new score (BP_TIVA) based on Propofol doses, EEG and alpha-band power spectral densities, evaluated for SEF₉₅ = 8–13 Hz.Methods59 patients (55 [34–67] yr, 67% female) undergoing neuroradiology or orthopedic surgery were included. Total IntraVenous Anesthesia was used for Propofol and analgesics infusion. Cerebral activity was monitored from a frontal electrodes montage EEG.ResultsBP_TIVA was inversely correlated with age (Pearson r = −0.78, p < 0.001), and was significantly lower (p < 0.001) when BS occurred during the GA first minutes (induction). Additionally, the age-free BP_TIVA score was better associated with BS at induction than age (AUC = 0.94 versus 0.82, p < 0.05).ConclusionWe designed BP_TIVA score based on hypnotics and EEG. It was correlated with age yet was better associated to BS occurring during GA induction, the latter being a cerebral fragility sign.SignificanceThis advocate for an approach based on evaluating the cerebral physiological age (« brain age ») to predict postoperative cognitive evolution.     

Challenges in the Practice of Sexual Medicine in the Time of COVID-19 in China

BackgroundIn March 2020, the World Health Organization declared coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which is caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), a pandemic. Currently, data on changes in sexual behavior during the COVID-19 outbreak are limited.AimThe present study aimed to obtain a preliminary understanding of the changes in people's sexual behavior, as a result of the pandemic, and explore the context in which they manifest.MethodsA convenience sample of 270 men and 189 women who completed an online survey consisting of 12 items plus an additional question were included in the study.OutcomesThe study outcomes were obtained using a study-specific questionnaire to assess the changes in people's sexual behavior.ResultsWhile there was a wide range of individual responses, our results showed that 44% of participants reported a decrease in the number of sexual partners and about 37% of participants reported a decrease in sexual frequency. Multiple regression analysis showed that age, partner relationship, and sexual desire were closely related to sexual frequency. In addition, we found that most individuals with risky sexual experiences had a rapid reduction in risky sexual behavior.Clinical ImplicationsThe current findings contribute to identifying another potential health implication associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and report preliminary evidence of the need to provide potential interventions for the population.Strength & LimitationsThis study is the first to perform a preliminary exploration of sexual behavior during the COVID-19 outbreak. The generalizability of the results is limited, given that only a small convenience sample was used.ConclusionDuring the height of the COVID-19 outbreak, overall sexual activity, frequency, and risky behaviors declined significantly among young men and women in China.Li W, Li G, Xin C, et al. Challenges in the Practice of Sexual Medicine in the Time of COVID-19 in China. J Sex Med 2020;17:1225–1228.     

CYP2E1 and ALDH2 Genotypes and Alcohol Dependence in Japanese

The genotypes of the CYP2E1 and ALDH2 loci of alcoholic (alcohol dependence) and nonalcoholic (healthy) Japanese were investigated to examine the relationship between the polymorphism of CYP2E1 (C₁/C₂) and ALDH2 ( ALDH2*1/ALDH2*2 ), and the susceptibility to alcoholism. There was no significant difference in C₂ gene frequency between alcoholics (0.19) and nonalcoholics (controls) (0.20), whereas there was a significant difference in ALDH2 allele frequency, suggesting that, in Japanese, the C₂ genotype of CYP2E1 may have nothing to do with the risk of developing alcohol dependence. However, the ALDH2*1 allele may influence drinking behavior and the development of alcohol dependence. Furthermore, racial interethnic differences in the frequency of the mutated allele of the CYP2E1 gene (CJ were found, like the ALDH2 gene. Japanese healthy controls showed a significantly higher frequency of the C₂ allele than did Swedish healthy controls (0.05; reported by Persson et al., FEBS Lett. 319:207-211,1993).     

单刺十七椎对原发性痛经患者止痛作用时效规律的观察

目的观察单刺十七椎对原发性痛经患者止痛作用的时效规律。方法单刺十七椎,留针30min,分别记录针刺前即时和留针5min、10min、20min、30min及起针后30min、60min、120min的VAS读值,然后进行统计分析。结果留针30min条件下,单刺十七椎的止痛作用持续加强,直至起针;起针50min后,针刺止痛作用衰减为接近峰值的一半。结论单独针刺十七椎,留针30min的止痛作用优于留针短于30min的止痛效果。针刺十七椎时,留针30min条件下的半衰期较短,对于痛经持续时间在1d左右或更长的患者,针刺频次以每天针刺2次为宜。     

汉族人群组织激肽释放酶基因调控序列多态性分析

目的　分析组织激肽释放酶基因 5’端启动子区域多态性在四川地区汉族人群中的分布。方法　应同PCR技术结合等位基因特异寡核苷酸片段分析的方法 (ASO)对 13 2例四川地区健康汉族人的组织激肽释放酶基因用十种探针进行检测 ,分析等位基因频率的分布。结果　组织激肽释放酶基因的A、B、C、D、E、H、K、P的频率分别为 2 2 .7%、9.8%、9.8%、3 .0 %、9.1%、2 3 .1%、16.3 %、6.1%。结论　在我国四川地区的健康汉族人群中 ,该位点确实存在多态性。     

持续靶控输注异丙酚复合硬膜外麻醉用于上腹部手术探讨

目的:评价持续靶控输注异丙酚复合硬膜外阻滞有用于上腹部手术的可行性。方法:30例胃癌手术患者,ASAⅠ～Ⅱ级。随机分成靶控输注异丙酚全麻(T)组15例,靶控异丙酚复合硬膜外阻滞(T+E)组15例。结果:(T+E)组术后躁动、芬太尼、丙泊酚的用量低于(T)组(P<0.05)。异丙酚单位标准化剂量亦较低。两组苏醒时间相似。诱导后两组血压均显著下降(P<0.05),T+E组在诱导后DBP的下降幅度较T组更为显著(P<0.05),T组在探查、术毕、拨管后的SBP、DBP、MAP比(T+E)组显著增高(P<0.05)。两组诱导后至术毕BIS、SEF显著下降,两组间的比较无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论:靶控输注异丙酚复合硬膜外阻滞用于上腹部手术是可行的,具有异丙酚、芬太尼的用量少、苏醒快、术后躁动少,麻醉深度易于调控,血液动力学较稳定,是一种良好的麻醉方式。     

2003年～2005年我院住院药房麻醉药品应用分析

目的:了解我院麻醉药品的应用情况和用药趋势。方法:对我院2003年～2005年麻醉药品应用数据进行统计和分析。结果:我院麻醉药品消耗金额逐年增加,吗啡制剂增幅较大,哌替啶注射液呈减少趋势。用药频度(DDDs)居首位的是枸椽酸芬太尼注射液,主要用于手术麻醉前、中、后的镇静与镇痛。结论:癌痛三阶梯止痛原则发挥作用,我院住院药房麻醉药品用药结构渐趋合理,临床医师在癌症治疗中用药基本合理。     

肠镜下高频电治疗结肠息肉（附286例临床分析）

目的 探讨肠镜下高频电治疗结肠息肉的疗效、安全性及治疗方法评价。方法 对息肉的蒂部情况、大小、所在部位、形态综合考虑而采取恰当的肠镜下息肉切除方法。结果 治疗结肠息肉286例，切除362个息肉，均全部切除，无严重并发症。结论 充分的术前准备、恰当选择息肉切除的方法，对确保切除成功及防治出血、穿孔等并发症有重要意义。     

50岁以上正常人左室舒张期彩色多普勒血流频谱参数变化的研究

目的探讨５０岁以上正常人左室舒张期脉冲多普勒频谱的参数变化情况。方法选择一年半时间内受检的所有５０岁以上正常人４７５例，按每１０岁为一组分４组进行分析。受检者取左侧卧位，常规显示心尖四腔心切面，取样容积置于二尖瓣尖，使声束与二尖瓣血流方向夹角＜１５°，以连续三个心动周期的平均值分别测量Ｅ峰、Ａ峰、Ｅ／Ａ及Ｅ峰减速时间并统计。结果发现Ｅ峰高于正常值低限的例数、平均Ｅ峰血流速度以及Ｅ／Ａ均随着年龄的增加而下降，Ｅ峰减速时间则随着增龄而增加。结论左室舒张期血流频谱的所有参数与年龄有显著的相关性，明显随着增龄而变化，并且有其规律性。