早期帕金森病患者快速眼动睡眠期行为障碍研究

目的探讨早期帕金森病患者快速眼动睡眠期行为障碍发生情况,以及帕金森病运动症状、非运动症状和快速眼动睡眠期行为障碍特点。方法共60例原发性帕金森病患者,采用统一帕金森病评价量表第二和第三部分(UPDRSⅡ和UPDRSⅢ)以及Hoehn-Yahr分期评价帕金森病非运动症状和运动症状,蒙特利尔认知评价量表评价认知功能,汉密尔顿焦虑量表和汉密尔顿抑郁量表评价焦虑和抑郁症状;中文版快速眼动睡眠期行为障碍筛查量表判断是否伴快速眼动睡眠期行为障碍,Epworth嗜睡量表(ESS)评价白天过度嗜睡程度;多导睡眠图监测睡眠障碍特征,包括下颌位相性肌电活动密度和快速眼动睡眠期肌肉失弛缓。结果 60例帕金森病患者中42例(70%)伴快速眼动睡眠期行为障碍(PD+RBD组),多导睡眠图监测其异常行为主要表现为上肢伸展抓握、肢体震颤抽搐、发笑、喊叫和怒骂等非暴力动作,仅2例出现暴力击打、蹬踢等异常行为。PD+RBD组患者年龄(P=0.024)、病程8年比例(P=0.000)、UPDRSⅡ(P=0.005)和UPDRSⅢ(P=0.001)评分、Hoehn-Yahr分期2级比例(P=0.007)、焦虑障碍(P=0.044)和抑郁障碍(P=0.001)比例,以及下颌位相性肌电活动密度(P=0.000)和快速眼动睡眠期肌肉失弛缓比例(P=0.000)均高于对照组,其中,PD+RBD组有16例(38.10%)快速眼动睡眠期行为障碍症状早于帕金森样症状5.20(3.91,6.51)年。结论年龄大、病程长、运动症状和非运动症状严重的帕金森病患者易伴发快速眼动睡眠期行为障碍,快速眼动睡眠期行为障碍可能是帕金森病的早期表现。多导睡眠图监测对早期帕金森病伴快速眼动睡眠期行为障碍的诊断有重要参考价值。     

帕金森病两种常见睡眠障碍关联性研究

研究背景阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停低通气综合征(OSAHS)和快速眼动睡眠期行为障碍(RBD)是帕金森病(PD)两种常见睡眠障碍,本研究探讨帕金森病合并两种睡眠障碍的临床特点和睡眠参数变化,以及二者之间相互作用机制。方法采用统一帕金森病评价量表(UPDRS)、简易智能状态检查量表(MMSE)和蒙特利尔认知评价量表(MoCA)中文版、Epworth嗜睡量表(ESS)和匹兹堡睡眠质量指数(PSQI)、非运动症状问卷(NMSQuest)、帕金森病预后量表-自主神经功能部分(SCOPA-AUT)、39项帕金森病调查表(PDQ-39)和Hoehn-Yahr分期评价190例帕金森病患者运动症状、非运动症状(认知功能、睡眠质量、自主神经功能等)和病情严重程度,并行多导睡眠图监测记录睡眠参数。结果共73例合并阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停低通气综合征患者,其中22例同时发生快速眼动睡眠期行为障碍(PD+OSAHS+RBD组),51例不发生快速眼动睡眠期行为障碍(PD+OSAHS-RBD组)。PD+OSAHS+RBD组患者UPDRSⅠ评分(P=0.015)、UPDRSⅡ评分(P=0.023)、ESS评分(P=0.002)、PSQI评分(P=0.048)、NMSQuest评分(P=0.001)和SCOPA-AUT评分(P=0.026),以及平均动脉血氧饱和度(P=0.029)、最低动脉血氧饱和度(P=0.001)、快速眼动睡眠期最低动脉血氧饱和度(P=0.000)、快速眼动睡眠期紧张性(P=0.000)和时相性(P=0.000)下颏肌电活动均高于PD+OSAHS-RBD组,而MoCA评分低于PD+OSAHS-RBD组(P=0.013)。相关分析显示,呼吸暂停低通气指数和氧减指数与NMSQuest(r_s=0.252,P=0.032;r_s=0.229,P=0.010)、SCOPA-AUT(r_s=0.322,P=0.005;r_s=0.247,P=0.037)和PDQ-39(r_s=0.340,P=0.004;r_s=0.269,P=0.023)评分呈正相关关系。结论帕金森病同时合并阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停低通气综合征和快速眼动睡眠期行为障碍的患者认知功能障碍、日间嗜睡程度、自主神经功能障碍等非运动症状更加严重。尽管发生快速眼动睡眠期行为障碍的患者夜间动脉血氧饱和度较高,但并不能显著改善帕金森病合并阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停低通气综合征患者总体缺氧症状。     

伴快速眼动睡眠期行为障碍的帕金森患者认知与脑功能连接研究

目的探讨伴快速眼动睡眠期行为障碍的帕金森(Parkinson disease with REM sleep behaviordisorder,PD-RBD)患者认知功能以及其蓝斑下核与各脑区的功能连接。方法纳入PD-RBD患者20例,不伴快速眼动睡眠期行为障碍的帕金森(Parkinson disease with no REM sleep behavior disorder,PD-nRBD)患者23例和正常对照者(normal control,NC)21名进行认知功能评估,并对三组行静息态功能磁共振扫描,比较双侧蓝斑下核与各脑区的功能连接。结果 PD-RBD组DOT-A(P=0.004)、SDMT(P0.001)、SCWTB(P=0.001)、SCWT C(P=0.013)、AVLT N1 (P 0.001),N2(P 0.001),N3(P 0.001),N4(P 0.001),N5(P=0.003),N6(P=0.004)和PD-nRBD组DOT-A(P=0.011)、SDMT(P0.001)、SCWTB(P=0.007)、SCWT C(P=0.011)、AVLT N1(P0.001),N2(P0.001),N3(P0.001),N4(P=0.003),N5(P=0.011),N6(P=0.002)评分低于对照组且有统计学差异。与NC组相比,PD-RBD组双侧蓝斑下核分别与双侧楔前叶、双侧小脑的功能连接均减弱,PD-nRBD组右侧蓝斑下核与双侧小脑连接增强;PD-RBD组左侧蓝斑下核与左侧楔前叶功能连接强度与ROCFT临摹部分得分呈显著正相关(r=0.507,P=0.038),右侧蓝斑下核与右侧楔前叶功能连接强度与SCWTC、ROCFT临摹部分得分呈显著正相关(r=0.501,P=0.041;r=0.628,P=0.007)。结论 PD-RBD和PD-nRBD患者均存在注意力/执行力及记忆力损害,但仅PD-RBD患者蓝斑下核与认知相关脑区出现功能连接异常,并参与引起PD-RBD患者注意力和视空间能力的下降。     

特发性快速眼动睡眠期行为障碍经颅脑实质超声研究

目的探讨快速眼动睡眠期行为障碍患者经颅脑实质超声改变。方法符合睡眠障碍国际分类第2版快速眼动睡眠期行为障碍诊断标准的15例患者(RBD组)和15例正常对照受试者,于多导睡眠图监测后通过经颅脑实质超声检查并测量中脑黑质高回声、基底节高回声、第三脑室宽度;简易智能状态检查量表(MMSE)和蒙特利尔认知评价量表(MoCA)评价认知功能。结果快速眼动睡眠期行为障碍患者具有典型的临床表现和电生理学改变。RBD组黑质高回声(6/15)、基底节高回声(7/15)阳性检出率,与正常对照组(1/15和2/15)之间差异无统计学意义(P=0.080,0.109)。RBD组伴与不伴黑质高回声患者MoCA评分差异无统计学意义(P=0.075);但RBD组伴基底节高回声患者MMSE评分高于不伴基底节高回声患者(P=0.021)。结论快速眼动睡眠期行为障碍作为突触共核蛋白病前驱期,经颅脑实质超声可表现为黑质和基底节高回声,且伴不同结局。经颅脑实质超声可以检测出脑亚临床改变,评价突触共核蛋白病风险。     

阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停及快动眼睡眠期行为障碍对帕金森病患者认知功能的影响

目的观察伴阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停(OSA)及快动眼睡眠期行为障碍(RBD)对帕金森病(PD)患者认知功能的影响。方法收集101例PD患者的临床资料,采用MMSE、蒙特利尔认知评估量表(MoCA)北京版评定患者认知功能,并对患者进行整夜多导睡眠监测(PSG)并对相关结果进行比较。结果根据PSG监测结果,将患者分为对照组34例、OSA组18例、RBD组34例及OSA+RBD组15例。与对照组比较,RBD组及OSA+RBD组MoCA评分显著降低(均P0.05)。与OSA+RBD组比较,RBD组体质量指数及PD组Epworth嗜睡量表评分显著降低,RBD组慢波睡眠比例显著升高(均P0.05)。与OSA组及OSA+RBD组比较,对照组及RBD组呼吸暂停低通气指数及氧减指数显著降低,最低脉搏氧饱和度显著升高(均P0.05);OSA组的觉醒次数较其他三组显著升高(均P0.05)。在相关分析中,PD患者的MoCA评分与RBD(r=0.324,P=0.001)、总睡眠时间(r=0.212,P=0.035)、睡眠效率(r=0.272,P=0.006)、非快速眼动睡眠2期时间(r=0.257,P=0.010)呈正相关。结论认知功能障碍在伴RBD的PD患者中很常见。PD患者认知功能与睡眠效率、总睡眠时间、非快速眼动睡眠2期时间及RBD显著相关。     

初诊帕金森病患者快速眼动期睡眠行为障碍相关危险因素分析

目的 筛查初诊未服药的帕金森病患者快速眼动睡眠行为障碍（RBD）的危险因素。方法纳入2018-12—2022-07南京医科大学附属脑科医院帕金森病专病门诊收治的101例初诊帕金森病患者,根据快速眼动睡眠期行为障碍量表-香港版（Rapid-eye-movement Sleep Behavior Disorder Questionnaire HongKong,RBDQ-HK）分为伴RBD组（PD-RBD组）（评分≥18,30例）和不伴RBD组（PD-nRBD组）（评分≤17,71例）,比较2组患者汉密尔顿抑郁量表24项（HAMD-24）、汉密尔顿焦虑量表（HAMA）、简易精神状态检查量表（MMSE）、校正蒙特利尔认知评价量表（校正MoCA）、帕金森病睡眠量表（PDSS）、帕金森病非运动症状问卷量表（NMSQ）、统一帕金森病评价量表第二部分（UPDRSⅡ）、统一帕金森病评价量表第三部分（UPDRSⅢ）、Hoehn-Yahr分期改良版差异。Logistic回归筛查分析帕金森病患者快速眼动期睡眠行为障碍的危险因素。结果 101例患者中共30例（29.70%）伴RBD。与不伴RBD患者（71例）相...     

特发性快速眼动睡眠期行为障碍纹状体微结构磁共振成像研究

目的探讨帕金森病(PD)和特发性快速眼动睡眠期行为障碍(iRBD)患者纹状体结构和白质纤维束完整性。方法联合应用基于体素的形态学分析和扩散张量成像对12例特发性快速眼动睡眠期行为障碍患者、12例帕金森病患者及10例性别、年龄和受教育程度相匹配的正常对照者进行头部MRI检查,观察纹状体结构(灰质体积)和白质纤维束完整性[部分各向异性(FA)值]变化。结果与对照组相比,iRBD组左侧尾状核灰质体积缩小(P0.005),以及左侧(P0.005)和右侧(P0.001)尾状核、右侧壳核(P0.05)FA值降低;PD组仅右侧壳核FA值降低(P0.05)。与PD组相比,iRBD组左侧尾状核灰质体积缩小(P0.001),以及左侧(P0.01)和右侧(P0.005)尾状核FA值降低。结论特发性快速眼动睡眠期行为障碍患者存在纹状体灰质体积缩小和白质纤维束完整性损害,其白质纤维束完整性损害与帕金森病具有一致性,为特发性快速眼动睡眠期行为障碍是帕金森病的临床前期提供解剖学依据。     

REM睡眠行为障碍的执行功能和自主神经功能障碍

目的探讨快速眼动睡眠行为障碍(RBD)的认知和自主神经功能。方法从2015年～2018年在上海瑞金医院共招募90例,其中包括经多导睡眠图诊断为RBD的患者30例(特发性RBD 17例,帕金森病伴RBD13例),其他睡眠障碍30例(阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停综合征13例,其他17例),健康对照30例。收集人口统计学特征,采用不同量表对睡眠、认知和自主神经功能进行评价。结果认知功能测试显示,RBD组的连线测试B (Trail Making Test-B,TMT-B)表现最差。在亚组分析中,特发性RBD组在听觉词语学习测试(AVLT)中的表现较差。此外,RBD患者还表现出自主神经功能和焦虑情绪的损害。结论 RBD患者存在执行功能障碍和自主神经功能障碍。     

路易体痴呆的快速眼动睡眠行为障碍的研究进展

快速眼动睡眠行为障碍(RBD)是快速眼动睡眠期出现的以肌张力障碍,并伴有与梦境相关的言语或复杂行为为特征的发作性疾病。RBD是路易体痴呆(DLB)的核心特征之一。伴发RBD的DLB患者的认知功能、精神症状及非运动症状更严重,生活能力及生活质量损害更突出,应积极关注RBD的治疗。     

帕金森病合并快速眼球运动睡眠行为障碍患者的客观睡眠结构及认知功能

目的 评价帕金森病合并快速眼球运动睡眠行为障碍(RBD)患者的睡眠结构及认知功能,并探讨其睡眠结构与认知功能之间的相关性.方法 本研究为横断面研究,以在我院睡眠中心进行睡眠监测的39例帕金森病合并RBD患者作为病例组,并以年龄、性别相匹配的21例原发性快速眼球运动睡眠行为障碍(iRBD)患者及37例不合并RBD的帕金森病患者作为对照组.所有患者均行整夜睡眠监测以定量睡眠相关参数,并且于监测当天使用蒙特利尔(MoCA)评估量表评估其认知功能.采用多重线性回归分析量表得分与睡眠结构之间的相关性.结果 (1)帕金森病合并RBD患者的睡眠效率(60.9％±16.9％)、总睡眠时间[(329.7±96.5)min]、非快速眼动睡眠2期时间[(127.6±67.6) min]及快速眼动睡眠期时间[(45.3 ±33.2) min]较iRBD组的相应值[77.8％±16.9％以及(397.1 ±88.9)、(188.0±94.7)、(70.6 ±25.9) min]比较明显减少(均P＜0.05),较不合并RBD的PD组的相应值[61.3％±21.7％以及(324.9 ±134.6)、(132.6 ±65.6)、(47.1±31.9)min]减少,但差异均无统计学意义.3组的睡眠潜伏期、快速眼球运动睡眠潜伏期、非快速眼球运动睡眠1期,慢波睡眠比例、氧减指数、呼吸暂停低通气指数及周期性肢体运动指数比较差异均无统计学意义.(2)帕金森病合并RBD患者认知功能最差,其中视空间与执行功能得分[(3.8±1.1)分]较iRBD组[(4.4±0.7)分]比较差异有统计学意义(F=3.426,P＜0.05).(3)多重线性回归显示帕金森病合并RBD患者的RBD病程、睡眠效率和非快速眼动睡眠2期与视空间与执行功能得分有相关性.结论 帕金森病合并RBD患者的睡眠效率、总睡眠、非快速眼动睡眠2期及快速眼动睡眠期时间和认知功能均明显下降,认知功能的改变与睡眠结构的变化可能存在相关性.     

Altered regional homogeneity and connectivity in cerebellum and visual-motor relevant cortex in Parkinson's disease with rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder

ObjectiveRapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder (RBD) frequently occurs in Parkinson's disease (PD), however, the exact pathophysiological mechanism underlying its occurrence is not clear. In this study, we explored whether there is abnormal spontaneous neuronal activities and connectivity maps in some brain areas under resting-state in PD patients with RBD.MethodsWe recruited 38 PD patients (19 PD with RBD and 19 PD without RBD), and 20 age- and gender-matched normal controls. We used resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (RS-fMRI) to analyze regional homogeneity (ReHo) and functional connectivity (FC), and further to reveal the neuronal activity in all subjects.ResultsCompared with the PD without RBD patients, the PD with RBD patients showed a significant increase in regional homogeneity in the left cerebellum, the right middle occipital region and the left middle temporal region, and decreased regional homogeneity in the left middle frontal region. The REM sleep behavioral disorders questionnaire scores were significantly positively correlated with the ReHo values of the left cerebellum. The functional connectivity analysis in which the four regions described above were used as regions of interest revealed increased functional activity between the left cerebellum and bilateral occipital regions, bilateral temporal regions and bilateral supplementary motor area.ConclusionThe pathophysiological mechanism of PD with RBD may be related to abnormal spontaneous neuronal activity patterns with strong synchronization of cerebellar and visual-motor relevant cortex, and the increased connectivity of the cerebellum with the occipital and motor regions.     

Aberrant brain functional hubs and causal connectivity in presbycusis

To investigate resting-state connectivity and further understand directional aspects of implicit alterations in presbycusis patients, we used degree centrality (DC) and Granger causality analysis (GCA) to detect functional hubs of the whole-brain network and then analyze directional connectivity. Resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scans were performed on 40 presbycusis patients and 40 healthy controls matched for age, gender, and education. We used DC analysis and GCA to characterize abnormal brain networks in presbycusis patients. The associations of network centrality and directed functional connectivity (FC) with clinical measures of presbycusis were also examined according to the above results. We found that the network centrality of left frontal middle gyrus (MFG) was significantly lower than that of healthy control group. Unidirectionally, the left MFG revealed increased directional connectivity to the left superior frontal gyrus (SFG), while the left MFG exhibited decreased directional connectivity to the left middle temporal gyrus (MTG) and right lingual gyrus (LinG). And the decreased directional connectivity was found from the left precentral gyrus (PrCG) to the left MFG. In addition, the Trail-Making Test B (TMT-B) score was negatively correlated with the decreased DC of the left MFG (r?=??0.359, p?=?0.032). Resting-state fMRI provides a novel method for identifying aberrant brain network architecture. These results primarily indicate altered functional hubs and abnormal frontal lobe connectivity patterns that may further reflect executive dysfunction in patients with presbycusis.

     

Functional correlates of cognitive slowing in Parkinson's disease

Although attentional impairments (particularly cognitive slowing) are frequent in Parkinson's disease (PD), the mechanisms underlying these phenomena have not been fully characterized. The MRI-compatible version of the Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT) has been applied to healthy individuals but not previously to patients with PD. We sought to assess functional changes in brain activation patterns associated with cognitive slowing in PD. Eighteen patients with PD and 11 matched healthy controls (HCs) were enrolled. High-resolution three-dimensional T1-weighted images and blood-oxygen-level-dependent images were acquired during the SDMT. SDMT-related brain networks for the HC and PD groups were extracted from one-sample T-test maps. In each hemisphere, correlated regions were identified by selecting 120 voxels around the peak of each significant cluster (p_uncorrected<0.001). Regions of interest were then analyzed. When performing the SDMT, both groups displayed activation in the frontal, parietal and occipital regions known to be involved in attention. In the PD group, activation was lower in several parts of the cerebellum, left and right occipital cortices, and right supramarginal gyrus. In eight of these regions, fMRI activation was positively correlated with performance in the SDMT task. Our results suggest that the right supramarginal gyrus (an important interface for information integration), the cerebellum, and the left and right occipital cortices are involved in cognitive slowing in PD. A lower level of brain activation was associated with greater cognitive impairment.     

Altered functional connectivity networks of hippocampal subregions in remitted late-onset depression:a longitudinal resting-state study

The regional specifi city of hippocampal abnormalities in late-life depression(LLD) has been demonstrated in previous studies. In this study,we sought to examine the functional connectivity(FC) patterns of hippocampal subregions in remitted late-onset depression(r LOD),a special subtype of LLD. Fourteen r LOD patients and 18 healthy controls underwent clinical and cognitive evaluations as well as resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging scans at baseline and at ~21 months of follow-up. Each hippocampus was divided into three parts,the cornu ammonis(CA),the dentate gyrus,and the subicular complex,and then six seed-based hippocampal subregional networks were established.Longitudinal changes of the six networks over time were directly compared between the rL OD and control groups. From baseline to follow-up,the r LOD group showed a greater decline in connectivity of the left CA to the bilateral posterior cingulate cortex/precuneus(PCC/PCUN),but showed increased connectivity of the right hippocampal subregional networks with the frontal cortex(bilateral medial prefrontal cortex/anterior cingulate cortex and supplementary motor area). Further correlative analyses revealed thatthe longitudinal changes in FC between the left CA and PCC/PCUN were positively correlated with longitudinal changes in the Symbol Digit Modalities Test(r = 0.624,P = 0.017) and the Digit Span Test(r = 0.545,P = 0.044) scores in the r LOD group. These results may provide insights into the neurobiological mechanism underlying the cognitive dysfunction in r LOD patients.     

Clinical features of 35 patients with Parkinson's disease displaying REM behavior disorder

OBJECTIVE: To assess and compare the disease severity, the treatment properties and the frequency of motor complications in the patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) having and not having REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD). PATIENTS AND METHODS: Based on chart review, patients with Parkinson's disease whose bed partners have reported prominent motor activity while dreaming were identified. Standard questionnaires assessing the presence of RBD have been addressed to these patients and their informants. Obtained data fulfilled clinical diagnostic criteria of probable RBD in 35 patients (RBD group) with the mean age at symptom onset was 61.8 years. Of them 77% were men. Clinical features of these patients concerning Hoehn-Yahr stage of PD, the severity of PD according to the Unified Parkinson's disease rating scale (UPDRS), the mean dose and duration of levodopa (LD) therapy, the presence of motor complications were compared with those of gender and age at PD-onset matched 35 PD patients without RBD (NRBD group). RESULTS: The mean values of PD duration, Hoehn-Yahr stage and UPDRS scores did not differ between groups. The duration of LD therapy was significantly longer in RBD group in comparison to NRBD group (6.2 years versus 3.05 years, respectively, P<0.005) and also mean actual dose of LD was higher (460.3 mg/day versus 320.3 mg/day respectively, P<0.02). The dose and duration of dopamine agonists did not differ between groups. In RBD group, wearing-off phenomenon was significantly common (P<0.01), its duration was longer (P<0.005), and LD-related dyskinesias were more frequent (P<0.01). CONCLUSION: In the current study, when compared with NRBD group, the patients with RBD required higher doses of LD treatment at an earlier stage of PD which eventually led to motor complications. In these patients, dopaminergic treatment restored UPDRS scores, but did not prevent the occurrence of RBD.     

Altered spontaneous functional activity of the right precuneus and cuneus in patients with persistent postural-perceptual dizziness

Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD) is a functional vestibular disorder, and is the most common cause of chronic vestibular syndrome. However, the pathogenesis of PPPD is currently unclear. This study aimed to analyze the changes of brain spontaneous functional activities in PPPD patients during the resting state, and to explore the underlying pathogenesis of PPPD, particularly the abnormal integration of visual and vestibular information. Ten PPPD patients and 10 healthy controls were enrolled from January to June 2018, and baseline data were collected from all subjects. Videonystagmography (VNG), the vestibular caloric test, the video head impulse test (vHIT) and vestibular evoked myogenic potentials (VEMPs) were measured to exclude peripheral vestibular lesions. Functional MRI (fMRI) was conducted in PPPD patients and healthy controls. The amplitude of low frequency fluctuation (ALFF) and regional homogeneity (ReHo), and functional connectivity were calculated to explore changes in brain spontaneous functional activity during the resting state. Compared with healthy controls, ALFF and ReHo values in the right precuneus and cuneus were significantly lower in PPPD patients (both P?<?0.05). Further seed-based functional connectivity analysis showed decreased functional connectivity between precuneus, cuneus and left precentral gyrus (P?<?0.05). Our findings suggest that the spontaneous functional activity of cuneus and precuneus in PPPD patients were altered, potentially leading to abnormal integration of visual and vestibular information. Weakened functional connectivity between the precuneus and the precentral gyrus may be associated with aggravated symptoms during upright posture, active or passive movements.

     

精神分裂症首次发病患者额顶网络功能连接与面孔情绪识别能力的关系

目的:探讨首发精神分裂症患者在静息状态下额顶网络的功能连接特点,及其与面孔情绪识别能力的相关性。方法:对37例首发未用药的精神分裂症患者(患者组)和30名年龄、性别、利手、受教育程度与患者相匹配的健康者(正常对照组)进行静息态功能磁共振(f MRI)扫描,收集两组的一般临床特征,并采用面孔情绪测试评价被试的面孔情绪认知功能;以双侧背外侧前额叶(DLPFC)为种子点比较两组间额顶网络功能连接的差异,并分析与面孔情绪认知功能的相关性。结果:与正常对照组相比,患者组DLPFC与左顶下小叶(t=-3.243,Alphasim校正P0.05)、左额下回(t=-3.151,Alphasim校正P0.05)、左额中回(t=-3.151,Alphasim校正P0.05)、双侧尾状核(t=-4.325,Alphasim校正P0.05)、左颞中回(t=-3.120,Alphasim校正P0.05)的功能连接减低;与双侧扣带回中部(t=2.731,Alphasim校正P0.05)、右中央前回(t=3.991,Alphasim校正P0.05)、右岛叶(t=3.991,Alphasim校正P0.05)功能连接增强。患者组额-顶通路的功能连接与面孔情绪认知障碍呈正相关(r=0.501,P0.05)。结论:首发精神分裂症患者额顶网络的功能连接存在异常,其中DLPFC-顶下小叶通路的功能连接降低可能影响患者面孔情绪识别能力。     

伴快速眼球运动睡眠行为障碍的帕金森病患者临床特征

目的 评价快速眼球运动睡眠行为障碍(RBD)在帕金森病(PD)患者中的患病率以及伴发RBD的PD患者临床特征.方法 2007年连续入组124例PD患者,采用非运动症状问卷(NMSquest)第25项问答结果调查PD患者中RBD患病率;将入选患者分为RBD组(78例)和非RBD组(13例),采用统一PD评分量表(UPDRS)、Hoehn-Yahr(H-Y)分级比较2组运动症状严重程度和运动并发症发生情况;选用NMSquest量表比较2组非运动症状发生情况,选用MMSE、汉密尔顿抑郁量表(HAMD)、汉密尔顿焦虑量表(HAMA)、帕金森病睡眠量表(PDSS)和Epworth嗜睡量表(ESS)比较2组认知功能、焦虑和抑郁、夜间睡眠障碍和日间思睡程度.结果 (1)RBD的患病率为62.9%(78/124);(2)RBD组患者的病程[(3.8±2.8)年]显著短于非RBD组[(5.0±2.5)年,t=-1.972,P=0.048],但在性别、年龄、起病年龄、发病类型、左旋多巴等效剂量(LDE)和用药种类上2组差异没有统计学意义;(3)在运动症状中RBD与非RBD组在H-Y分级、UPDRS-Ⅱ、Ⅲ、Ⅳ评分以及运动并发症发生率方面差异无统计学意义;(4)在非运动症状中胃肠道功能、自主神经系统功能、精神和睡眠活动等方面的不良症状在RBD组的发生率显著高于非RBD组,但是认知、焦虑和抑郁、夜间睡眠障碍和日间思睡的严重程度在2组间差异没有统计学意义.结论 RBD在PD患者中的患病率较高,伴发RBD的PD患者病程较短且非运动系统受累更加广泛.     

Prefrontal network dysfunctions in rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder

IntroductionResting-state functional connectivity magnetic resonance imaging (rsfcMRI) of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder (RBD) may provide an early biomarker of α-synucleinopathy. However, few rsfcMRI studies have examined cognitive networks. To elucidate brain network changes in RBD, we performed rsfcMRI in patients with polysomnography-confirmed RBD and healthy controls (HCs), with a sufficiently large sample size in each group.MethodsWe analyzed rsfcMRI data from 50 RBD patients and 70 age-matched HCs. Although RBD patients showed no motor signs, some exhibited autonomic and cognitive problems. Several resting-state functional networks were extracted by group independent component analysis from HCs, including the executive-control (ECN), default-mode (DMN), basal ganglia (BGN), and sensory-motor (SMN) networks. Functional connectivity (FC) was compared between groups using dual regression analysis. In the RBD group, correlation analysis was performed between FC and clinical/cognitive scales.ResultsPatients with RBD showed reduced striatal-prefrontal FC in ECN, consistent with executive dysfunctions. No abnormalities were found in DMN. In the motor networks, we identified reduced midbrain-pallidum FC in BGN and reduced motor and somatosensory cortex FC in SMN.ConclusionWe found abnormal ECN and normal DMN as a possible hallmark of cognitive dysfunctions in early α-synucleinopathies. We replicated abnormalities in BGN and SMN corresponding to subclinical movement disorder of RBD. RsfcMRI may provide an early biomarker of both cognitive and motor network dysfunctions of α-synucleinopathies.