不同治疗时机对新诊断癫痫患者复发和预后的影响

目的 探讨不同治疗时机对新诊断癫痫患者复发和预后的影响.方法 前瞻性收集155例新诊断癫痫患者的临床资料,根据治疗前发作次数,分为即刻治疗组(≤3次,84例)和延迟治疗组(＞3次,71例),给予合理药物治疗,至少随访1年(中位数29个月).采用Kaplan-Meier生存统计分析比较治疗后第1次发作时间和治疗失败时间[因疗效不佳和(或)不能耐受副作用而退出者],同时比较2组患者观察期内"治疗失败"和"无发作"的比例.结果 2组不同治疗时机癫痫患者第1次发作时间(即刻治疗组1484 d,延迟治疗组1104 d,x2=0.571,P=0.450)、治疗失败时间(即刻治疗组2992 d,延迟治疗组1964 d,x2=0.018,P=0.893)差异均无统计学意义;按病因(原发性、隐源或症状性)、年龄(儿童≤16岁,成人＞16岁)进行比较,2组差异亦均无统计学意义.观察期内即刻治疗组由于各种原因所致治疗失败患者20例(23.8%),延迟治疗组为16例(22.5%),差异无统计学意义(x2=0.035,P=0.852);观察期内达"无发作"患者即刻治疗组40例(47.6%),延迟治疗组30例(42.3%),差异亦无统计学意义(x2=0.447,P=0.504).结论 对于治疗前发作次数较少(≤3次)的新诊断癫痫患者,即刻治疗不影响其复发和预后.

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Objective To explore the influence of different treatment time on the relapse and prognosis of patients with newly diagnosed epilepsy. Methods To prospectively studied the clinical characteristics of 155 patients with newly diagnosed epilepsy. Patients were separated into immediate ( n =84, seizures ≤3 times) or deferred (n =71, seizures ＞ 3 times) treatment groups according to number of seizures before treatment with appropriate antiepileptic drugs (AEDs). The patients were followed up for at least one year (median, 29 months). Kaplan-Meier survival statistics was used to analyze time to first seizure or time to treatment failure (inadequate seizure control and (or) intolerable side-effects ). The proportions of patients with treatment failure and seizure free during follow up were also compared. Results There was no significant difference in time to first seizure or time to treatment failure between immediate ( 1484 days and 2992 days) and deferred treatment ( 1104 days and 1964 days; Log-Rank test x2 =0. 571 and 0. 018 respectively, P = 0. 450 and 0. 893 ). Subgroup analyses according to etiology ( primary and cryptogenic/symptomatic epilepsy) and age (children ≤ 16 years; adult ＞ 16 years) did not reveal any difference between immediate and deferred treatment. During follow up, there were 20 treatment failure patients ( 23. 8% ) in immediate treatment group and 16 ( 22.5% ) in deferred treatment group ( no statistical difference, x2 =0. 035 ,P =0. 852). There were 40 seizure free patients (47. 6% ) in immediate treatment group and 30 (42. 3% ) in deferred treatment group ( no statistical difference, x2 = 0. 447, P =0. 504 ). Conclusions For newly diagnosed epilepsy patients with a few seizures ( seizures ≤ 3 ), immediate AEDs treatment does not affect the relapse and prognosis.     

难治性癫痫与多药耐药基因1C3435T多态性的相关性

目的 探讨多药耐药基因1(MDR1)C3435T位点多态性与汉族难治性癫痫(RE)的关系. 方法 收集170例诊断明确、治疗合理的汉族癫痫患者,根据是否符合RE诊断标准将其分为RE组(91例)和非RE组(79例).RE定义为:至少观察2年,按患者发作类型正确使用≥2种对该发作类型有效的抗癫痫药物,单药前、后分别使用或联合使用,仍每月发作≥1次达2年及以上者.采用多聚酶链反应限制性片段长度多态性方法检测患者外周血MDR1基因C3435T多态性. 结果 RE组CC、CT、TT基因型分别占48.4%、40.7%、11.0%,非RE组分别占40.5%、38.0%、21.5%,总体差异无统计学意义(x2=3.615,P=0.164).RE组患者C3435T等位基因C、T频率分别为68.7%、31.3%,非RE组患者分别为59.5%、40.5%,差异也无统计学意义(x2=3.112,P=0.080).根据病因将患者分为原发性癫痫、症状性或隐源性癫痫2组,结果示2组患者中RE亚组和非RE亚组C3435T基因型分布、等位基因频率差异均无统计学意义(P＞0.05). 结论 本研究未发现MDR1基因C3435T多态性与汉族RE有关.

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Objective To clarify the relation between the C3435T polymorphism of multidrug resistance 1 (MDR1) gene and human refractory epilepsy (RE) in ethnic Han Chinese. Methods We collected 170 patients with epilepsy, whose diagnoses were correct and treatments were reasonable. RE was defined as having uncontrolled seizures that occurred with an average frequency of at least once a month for a period of at least 2 years; during the 2-years period, at least 2 different antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) were used daily, either singly or in combination. According to the definition, 91 patients were classified into RE group and the other 79 patients into non-RE group. A 5-mL venous blood sample was taken from the patients for DNA extraction and genotyping. Genotype of C3435T polymorphism in MDR1 gene was determined by polymerase chain reaction followed by restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP). Results The distribution of CC, CT, TT genotypes was 48.4%, 40.7%,11.0% in RE group, and 40.5%, 38.0%, 21.5% in non-RE group, respectively; no significant differences of C3435T genotype were noted between the 2 groups (x2=3.615, P=0.164). The C and T allele frequencies were 68.7%, 31.3% in RE group, and 59.5%, 40.5% in non-RE group, respectively; no significant differences were found between 2 groups (x2=3.112, P=0.080). Patients were divided into primary epilepsy group and cryptogenic or symptomatic epilepsy group according to the etiology;analyses of the genotype and allele of C3435T in the sub-groups (RE and non-RE subgroups) of this 2 groups were similarly unremarkable. Conclusion No association between the C3435T polymorphism in MDR1 gene and RE in ethnic Han Chinese is noted.     

Effects of active and passive training apparatus combined with rehabilitation training on lower limb function of stroke patients during recovery period

BACKGROUND: Stroke patients always spontaneously do some learning and training of motor functions; however, learning and training are not prompt and right, while patients do not have enough activity amounts. Active and passive motor training apparatus is aimed directly at lower limb training so as to stimulate nerve function through stimulating muscular movement. Based on motor mileage, motor time, various power supplies and velocity of active and passive training apparatus, we can understand the training condition and adjust training program. OBJECTIVE: To observe the effects of grade-Ⅲ rehabilitation training combining with active and passive training apparatus on lower limb function, muscle strength and activity of daily living (ADL) in stroke patients during recovery period. DESIGN: Contrast observation. SETTING: Department of Rehabilitation, Jilin Academic Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine. PARTICIPANTS: A total of 80 patients with stroke-induced hemiplegia after stabilizing vital signs for 2 weeks were selected from Department of Rehabilitation, Jilin Academic Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine from January to June 2007. There were 47 males and 33 females, and their ages ranged from 41 to 75 years. All patients met the diagnostic criteria of the Fourth National Cerebrovascular Disease Academic Meeting in 1995 and were diagnosed as cerebral hemorrhage or cerebral infarction through CT or MRI examinations in clinic. Patients and their parents provided the confirmed consent. Based on therapeutic orders of hospitalization, patients were randomly divided into treatment group and control group with 40 patients in each group. METHODS: Patients in the control group received physical therapy and occupational therapy combining with rehabilitative treatment based on grade-Ⅲ rehabilitative treatment program, which was set by the National Cerebrovascular Disease Topic Group. In addition, patients in the treatment group were trained with active and passive motor training apparatus based on therapeutic procedures in the control group. The active and passive motor training apparatus was designed as the therapeutic style of nervous system; otherwise, the treatment was performed once a day, 30 minutes once and 6 times per week. Four weeks were regarded as a course. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Before treatment, at 2 weeks after treatment and after the first course, bare-handed muscle strength examination was used to check muscle strength and muscular tension; in addition, simple Fugl-Meyer assessment (FMA) and diagnostic criteria which were set by the Fourth National Cerebrovascular Disease Academic Meeting were used to evaluate motor function of limbs and total ADL. RESULTS: All 80 stroke patients were involved in the final analysis. ① Muscle strength of lower limbs was improved in both treatment group and control group. After the first course, muscle strength in the treatment group was obviously superior to that in the control group (χ2=6.64, P < 0.05). ② After the first course, Fugl-Meyer scores in the treatment group were higher than those in the control group, and there was significant difference (t =2.82, P < 0.05). ③ Muscular tension of lower limbs was not changed in both treatment group and control group after treatment (P > 0.05). ④ After the first course, ADL in the treatment group was superior to that in the control group (P < 0.05). Among patients in the treatment group, 24 cases (60%) had obvious progress, 16 (40%) had progress, and 0 (0%) did not have any changes. On the other hand, among patients in the control group, 13 cases (32.5%) had obvious progress, 26 (65%) had progress, and 1 (2.5%) did not have any changes. CONCLUSION: Rehabilitation training combining with active and passive motor training apparatus can promote the recovery of lower limb disorder, increase muscle strength, control spasm, improve ADL and cause satisfactorily clinical effects in stroke patients during recovery period.     

我国农村地区607例癫痫患者应用丙戊酸钠治疗效果评价

目的 观察基层医生使用国产丙戊酸钠(VPA)治疗癫痫的可行性、疗效及其不良反应.方法 癫痫患者来自湖北省天门市和广西田东县农村地区.由县、乡级医生按规定的入选标准筛选病例,并使用VPA治疗和随访.疗效评估以发作频率与治疗前的变化为标准,其中无发作、显效和有效三者之和为总有效率.结果 入组607例癫痫患者接受治疗随访,男性395例,女性212例,其中579例随访满12个月.患者中全面强直-阵挛性发作517例(85.2%),失神发作20例(3.3%),其余70例(11.5%)为部分性发作、单纯强直、阵挛、肌阵挛或失张力发作.服药满3个月、6个月、12个月时癫痫发作完全控制的患者分别有270例(45.5%)、249例(42.3%)和238例(41.1%),总有效率三个时段分别为65.2%、75.4%和85.5%.治疗随访期间共有58例出现困倦、嗜睡、疲乏、头晕等不良反应.治疗随访期间有19例(3.1%)先后脱组.结论 VPA是一种疗效较好、严重不良反应少、基层医生比较容易掌握的广谱抗癫痫药,同苯巴比妥一样适合在我国农村地区推广应用.

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Objective To observe the efficacy and the side-effects of sodium valproate (VPA) in patients with epilepsy in rural China. Methods Epilepsy patients were selected from rural areas of Tianmen in Hubei province and Tiandong county in Guangxi province according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria.Efficacy evaluation standard depending on the change of seizure frequency compared with the situation prior to entering the treatment group. Among the treated patients, no seizures, seizure reduced ＞ 75%, seizure reduced 50%-75% sums for the total effective rate. Results All 607 patients with epilepsy were treated and followed up, the male were 395 (65. 1% ) female 212 (34. 9% ), and 579 patients were treated for 12 months. Patients with generalized tonic-clonic seizures were 517 (85.2%), absence seizures 20 (3. 3% )and the other types of seizures 70 (11.5% ) including simple partial seizures, tonic, clonic, myoclonic or atonic seizures etc. The completed control of seizures ( without any seizures) during the period after taking 3 months, 6 months, 12 months were 270 (45.5%), 249 (42. 3% ) and 238 (41.1%) respectively. The total effective rates in the three periods were 65.2% , 75.4% and 85.5% respectively. The 58 patients in the total group showed side-effects during the follow-up period, mainly including drowsiness, lethargy,fatigue, dizziness, headache and tremor. Nineteen patients (3. 1% ) quitted the treatment group.Conclusions The VPA is an effective antiepileptic drug and no more severe side-effects. It is the same as Phenobarbital and suitable to be used in rural areas of China.     

Effects of topiramate versus other antiepileptic drugs on the cognitive function of patients with epilepsy

BACKGROUND: Only very large dose of topiramate has neurotoxicity, indicating that topiramate has low neurotoxicity and high safety. The residual rate of topiramate is affected by many cognitive-related adverse effects. Patients who take topiramate often accompany with thought slowness, difficulty in finding words, dyscalculia, blunt reaction, attention decreasing, memory deterioration, etc. OBJECTIVE: To compare the effects of topiramate with traditional anti-epileptic drugs (including carbamazepine and Valproic acid (VPA) on cognitive function of patients with epilepsy. DESIGN: Observational experiment, self-control and intergroup comparison. SETTING: Sichuan Academy of Medical Science. PARTICIPANTS: Eighty-seven inpatients and outpatients with newly diagnosed epilepsy who received preliminary diagnosis and follow-up in the Department of Neurology, Sichuan People's Hospital between January 2004 and June 2006 were involved in this survey. They were diagnosed according to disease history and electroencephalogram (EEG). The onset type was diagnosed following the definition of epilepsy and epileptic syndrome in 1989 International Anti-epileptic League. The involved patients and their relatives were informed of detection and therapeutic regimen. The patients were assigned into two groups according to table of random digit: traditional antiepileptic drugs group (AEDs group, n =44) and topiramate (TPM) group (n =43). METHODS: ①Among the patients in AEDs group, carbamazepine was the first choice for 21 patients with partial seizures or partial secondarily generalized seizures, and VPA for 23 patients with generalized seizures. The initial dose of carbamazepine was 300 mg/d, and that of VPA was 500 mg/d. Patients in the TPM group took TPM with the initial dose of 25 mg/d, increased by 25 mg/d each week to target dose 150 mg/d within 8 weeks. ② Curative effect was graded into 4 degrees: markedly effective, effective, ineffective and aggravated. Total effective rate was calculated. ③ Cognitive function of patients was tested before and 6 months after administration by using Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale(WAIS) or Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC, Chinese edition), (Higher scores indicated better cognitive function), Stroop color word interference, test of memory of past numbers, test of telling the names of fruits and vegetables within 1 minute (Shorter time for reading word, telling color and memory of past numbers demonstrated better cognitive function. Less errors in reading words, telling colors and memory of past numbers, numbering and telling the names of fruits and vegetables within 1 minute indicated better cognitive function), etc. totally 22 items. ④ t test and paired t test were used for measurement data. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Clinical curative effects and adverse reactions as well as neurological tests. RESULTS: Eighty-four pationts praticipated final analysis and 3 dropped out. ① Inthe AEDS group and TPM group, total effective rate was 86% and 99%, respectively. ② In the AEDs group, there were no significant changes in the scores of each test of WIS before and after treatment (P > 0.05). In the TPM group, total IQ, word scores, verbal IQ and digit span scores were significantly decreased （t =2.097–4.423，P < 0.05–0.01）.Following treatment, the time for reading word and telling color for patients in the AEDs group was prolonged in Stroop color interference test（t =–2.304，–2.454，P < 0.05）, and time for reading word and memory of past numbers for patients in the topiramate group was significantly prolonged （t =–3.054，2.272，P < 0.01，0.05）. ③There were no significant differences in scores of WIS before and after treatment in AEDs group and TPM group (P > 0.05). Following treatment, verbal IQ, word scores, total IQ, digit span of patients in the TPM group were significantly lower than those in the AEDs group（t =2.052–3.297，P < 0.05–0.01）.There were no significant differences in Stroop color word interference, memory of past numbers and telling the names of fruits and vegetables within 1 minute before and after treatment in AEDs group and TPM group (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION: ① Moderate and small doses of both TPM and AEDs may lead to mild cognitive function impairment of patients, mainly presenting delayed reaction and decreased sensitivity. ②TPM mainly influences attention, language comprehension ability and fluency, while AEDs cause delayed reaction easily, but influence executive function mainly.     

老年人卒中后痫样发作现象的调查研究

This prospective study sought to investigate the clinical,radiological and electroencephalographic(EEG) characteristics of seizures in elderly stroke patients,and their outcomes.Over a 2-year study period,158 consecutive elderly patients with stroke were examined and followed up.Of these patients,32(20%) developed seizures,primarily related to stroke,within a follow up period between 5 months and 2 years.Of these 32 cases,20 experienced infarctions,and 12 experienced hemorrhages.Involvement of cortical regions was detected in most of the patients exhibiting seizures.In these patients,44% of the lesions involved cortical areas exclusively or in addition to subcortical areas observed on computed tomography(CT) images.Twenty-five patients(78%) developed early seizures(within 2 weeks after stroke),and half exhibited immediate post-stroke seizures.None of the patients exhibiting early onset seizures developed recurrent seizures or epilepsy,while 57% of late onset seizures(four cases) developed epilepsy.No specific EEG patterns were apparent in those who later developed epilepsy.Overall,early onset seizures after stroke were found to be relatively common,and did not affect outcome.Late onset seizures were less common,but were associated with chronic epilepsy.     

Effect of antidepressant treatment on water load test and cortlsol changes in patients with functional dyspepsia

BACKGROUND: It has been demonstrated that patients with functional dyspepsia have experiences social life stress events, and accompanied by psychological disorders, mainly manifested as depression and anxiety. Mental factors can lead to excessive gastrointestinal consensual reaction, and result in different brain-gut axis disturbance, and then cause the gastrointestinal sensorimotor abnormality and endocrine changes. OBJECTIVE: To observe the effect of antidepressant treatment on the changes of water load and serum cortisol in patients with functional dyspepsia, and analyze the therapeutic mechanism. DESIGN: A comparative observation. SETTING: The First Affiliated Hospital o Zhengzhou University. PARTICIPANTS: Forty-five patients with functional dyspepsia accompanied by depression were selected from the Department of Gastroenterology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from July 2004 to July 2006, and they were 25–65 years of age, and their disease courses ranged 1–10 years. They were all accorded with the diagnostic standards for RomeⅡfunctional dyspepsia functional dyspepsia. As the patients' will, they were divided into treatment group (n =30, 12 males and 18 females) and control group (n =15, 6 males and 9 females), and there were no significant differences in the data between the two groups (P > 0.05). The programs were discussed and agreed by the committee of medical ethics of the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University. Informed contents were obtained from all the patients. METHODS: In the treatment group, the patients were treated with venlafaxine sustained release capsule (75 mg per day), and those with sleep disorder were added by benzodiazepines (alprazolam). In the control group, the patients were given routine treatments of antacid, prokinetics, etc. Before and after 8-week treatment, the following examinations were performed: ① The gastrointestinal symptoms were assessed according to the symptoms; ② The severity of depression was evaluated with Hamilton depression scale (HAMD); ③The relaxation of proximal stomach was observed using water load test; ④ The serum level of cortisol was detected. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: ① Symptom score; ② HAMD score; ③ Water load amount; ④ Serum level of cortisol. RESULTS: All the 45 patients were involved in the analysis of results. ① Symptom score: The scores of gastrointestinal symptoms were decreased as compared with those before treatment in both the treatment group and control group (P < 0.05). ② HAMD scores: The scores of HAMD were decreased as compared with those before treatment in both the treatment group and control group (P < 0.05). ③ Water load amount: The total effective rate was significantly higher in the treatment group than the control group (P < 0.05). ④ The serum levels of cortisol after treatment were significantly lower than those before treatment in the patients with severe gastrointestinal symptoms in the treatment group and control group (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Antidepressants can normalize the cortisol level of patients with functional dyspepsia, and then decrease gastric sensitivity and ameliorates the receptive relaxation of proximal stomach, also increase the water load amount correspondingly, and finally control the gastrointestinal symptoms of functional dyspepsia.     

超选择动脉溶栓治疗80岁以上脑梗死的安全性及疗效评估-两中心研究

Objective To evaluate the feasibility, safety and efficacy of intra-arterial thrombolytic therapy on elderly patients (≥ 80 years old) with acute ischemic stroke. Methods The clinical data of 86 patients with acute ischemic stroke, received intra-arterial thrombolytic therapy, were retrospectively analyzed; according to age differences, these patients were divided into advanced age group (≥80 years old, n=21) and common age group (<80 years old, n=65); and control group (≥80 years old, not receiving thrombolytic therapy, n=50) was established. The recanalization rate and early clinical improvement rate, and the incidence, recover rate and death rate of symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage were evaluated in these patients after treatment. Results No significant differences in the favorite recanalization rate and short-term outcome, and the incidence of symptom intracranial hemorrhage were noted between the advanced age group and common age group (P=0.528, P=0.102,P=0.353). The incidence of symptom intracranial hemorrhage in the advanced age group was obviously higher than that in the control group (P=0.034); the recover rate of symptom ntracranial hemorrhage in the advanced age group (42.9%) was obviously lower than that in the common age group (50.8%), but significantly higher than that in the control group (16%, P=0.042, P=0.017). The mortality of the advanced age group was similar to that of the control group (23.8% versus 28%, P=0.816), but higher than that of common age group (23.8% versus 10.8%, P=0.034). Conclusion Relatively high feasibility, safety and efficacy of intra-arterial thrombolytic therapy are noted in elderly patients (≥80 years old) with acute ischemic stroke, demonstrating that the use of intra-arterial thrombolytic therapy in very elderly patients should not be avoided but pursued advisably.     

不同时间局部亚低温治疗弥漫性轴索损伤的预后分析

目的 探讨弥漫性轴索损伤(DAD后不同时间点行亚低温治疗与患者预后的关系.方法 回顾性分析桂林市全州县人民医院院神经外科自2006年1月至2010年1月收治的48例弥漫性轴索损伤患者的临床资料,按照伤后有无在常规治疗的基础上加用局部亚低温辅助治疗分为亚低温治疗组(n=23)和对照组(n=25),前者按治疗时间又分为伤后8h内亚低温治疗组(n=9)和伤后8 h后亚低温治疗组(n=14),治疗6个月后对患者行GOS评定,分析患者的预后.结果 3组患者年龄、性别比例、治疗前颅内压、GCS评分方面差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05);分别接受不同治疗后3组患者预后差异有统计学意义(x2-6.671,P=0.036),由平均秩次判断,预后最好的为伤后8 h内亚低温治疗组,其次为伤后8 h后亚低温治疗组和对照组.结论 弥漫性轴索损伤患者伤后早期(8 h内)进行局部亚低温辅助治疗有助于脑功能的恢复,提高预后.

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Objective To investigate the effect of local mild hypothermia at different times on the prognosis of patients with diffuse axonal injury (DAI). Methods Forty-eight patients with DAI,admitted to our hospital from January 2006 to January 2010, were chosen, and their general clinical data were retrospectively analyzed.According to whether adjuvant treatment with mild hypothermia was performed besides conventional therapy, patients were divided into mild hypothermia (n=23) and control group (n=25). The former group was sub-divided into group A (giving mild hypothermia treatment within 8 h of injury, n=9) and group B (giving mild hypothermia treatment over 8 h of injury, n=14). Patients were assessed with Glasgow outcome scale (GOS) and the prognosis of these patients was analyzed 6 months after treatment. Results No significant differences on age, gender ratio, intracranial pressure before treatment and Glasgow coma scale (GCS) scores were found among the 3 groups (P>0.05).Significant differences on the prognosis were found among the 3 groups (x2=6.671, P=0.036). Determined from the average rank, the prognosis in group A was better than that in group B, and the prognosis in group B was better than that in the control group. Conclusion Local mild hypothermia therapy within 8h of injury has functional benefit in the recovery of patients with DAI and improves their prognosis.     

养血清脑颗粒和丙戊酸联用对戊四氮点燃癫痫大鼠的影响

目的 探讨养血清脑颗粒(YXQNG)联用丙戊酸(VPA)对戊四氮(PTZ)慢性点燃模型大鼠癫痫发作、EEG、认知功能及颞叶、海马T型Ca2+通道蛋白(Cav3.2)表达的影响. 方法 成年雄性SD大鼠40只按随机数字表法分为PTZ组、VPA组、VPA+YXQNG组、NS组,每组10只.前3组大鼠腹腔注射PTZ溶液制作慢性点燃模型,VPA组大鼠在注射PTZ前1 h给予VPA灌胃;VPA+YXQNG组除给予VPA外,注射PTZ前1.5 h给予YXQNG灌胃;NS组腹腔注射生理盐水,每天一次.8周后观察各组大鼠的行为学变化、Y型电迷宫检查大鼠的正确反应率、捕记EEG并应用免疫组化染色检测颞叶和海马Cav3.2的表达. 结果 给药8周后PTZ组大鼠全部达到完全点燃(连续3 d出现Ⅳ级发作或达到Ⅴ级发作),VPA组和VPA+YXQNG组大鼠仅出现0～Ⅱ级发作;Y型电迷宫检查结果显示VPA+YXQNG组大鼠正确反应率高于PTZ组,差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05);EEG结果显示PTZ组大鼠癫痫发作时EEG有明显异常放电,总功率高于用药前,差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05).VPA组、VPA+YXQNG组大鼠用药前后EEG总功率的差值均高于PTZ组,差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05);免疫组化染色结果显示VPA组、VPA+YXQNG组大鼠颞叶和海马Cav3.2表达低于PTZ组,VPA+YXQNG组大鼠颞叶和海马Cav3.2表达低于VPA组,差异均有统计学意义(P＜0.05). 结论 YXQNG和VPA联用能降低癫痫大鼠发作级别、改善认知功能、减少脑部异常放电并降低脑组织Cav3.2水平,有抗癫痫和脑保护作用.

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Objective To explore the effet of Yangxue Qingnao granule (YXQNG) on seizures and cognition function of pentylenetetrazole (PTZ)-kindled chronic epileptic rats models, expression of Cav3.2 in the hippocampus and the temporal lobe of these rats, and EEG features of the rats. Methods Forty healthy adult male SD rats were equally divided into 4 groups at random: PTZ group, VPA treatment group, VPA+YXQNG treatment group, normal saline (NS)-control group (n=10). PTZ solution was intraperitoneally injected for 8 weeks to induce the kindling model in the above 3 groups except the NS-control group. VPA by intragastric administration was given to the rats in the VPA treatment group 1 h before PTZ injection; YXQNG and VPA by intragastric administration were given to the rats in the VPA+YXQNG treatment group 1.5 h before PTZ injection. Behavioral changes of the rats were observed 8 weeks after PTZ injection; accuracy rate of response of the rats were examined by electric maze test;EEG was performed; and the expression ofT-type Ca2+ channel protein (Cav3.2) in the temporal lobe and hippocampus was detected by immunohistochemical staining. Results Rats in the PTZ group appeared grade Ⅳ or Ⅴ seizures for 3 consecutive d, and rats in the VPA treatment group, VPA+YXQNG treatment group appeared grade 0-Ⅱ seizures. The accuracy rate of response of the rats in the VPA+YXQNG treatment group was significantly higher than that in the PTZ group (P＜0.05). EEG indicated that paradoxical discharge was noted in rats of PTZ group when seizures appeared, and the total power at the time was obviously higher than that before PTZ injection (P＜0.05). The D-value of total power of EEG in rats of the VPA treatment group and VPA+YXQNG treatment group before and after treatment was significantly higher than that in the PTZ group (P＜0.05). And the level of Cav3.2 in the temporal and hippocampus in rats of the VPA treatment group and VPA+YXQNG treatment group was significantly lower than that in the PTZ group (P＜0.05); as compared with that in the VPA treatment group, the expression of Cav3.2 in the temporal and hippocampus in rats of the VPA+YXQNG treatment group was significantly reduced (P＜0.05). Conclusion The combination use of YXQNG and VPA can decrease the seizure stage, the paradoxical discharge of the brain and the level of Cav3.2 in brain tissue,and improve the cognitive function of the PTZ-kindled rats, indicating that using VAP and YXQNG simultaneously can treat epileptic seizure and protect the neurons.     

Seizure recurrence in adults after a newly diagnosed unprovoked epileptic seizure

PURPOSE: To investigate the risk of seizure recurrence after a newly diagnosed unprovoked epileptic seizure in an adult population-based cohort. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 107 patients aged >or=17 years with a newly diagnosed unprovoked epileptic seizure (index seizure) were prospectively identified for the period 1985-87. Patients were followed until the date of death or to the end of 1996 with a median follow-up of 10.3 years for surviving cases. Overall cumulative recurrence rates and possible influencing variables were calculated. RESULTS: At 750 days after the index seizure the recurrence was 58%, and after that no events occurred. Recurrence risk was significantly higher when index seizure was remote symptomatic or preceded by two or more seizures. No other study variable predicted seizure recurrence. CONCLUSION: Etiology and the occurrence of seizures before the index seizure after a newly diagnosed unprovoked epileptic seizure predict seizure recurrence. Thus, particular consideration should be given to these factors in the decision of whether or not to initiate antiepileptic treatment.     

Some Aspects of Prognosis in the Epilepsies: A Review

The traditional view that epilepsy is usually a chronic condition in which the prognosis is consistently poor has been challenged in the last 2 decades. Evidence from population-based studies and from intervention studies in newly diagnosed patients has produced a wealth of information of a much better prognosis. It is now generally accepted that as many as 70–80% of people developing seizures for the first time will eventually achieve terminal remission, whereas the remaining 20–30% will continue to have recurrent seizures despite all treatment. Despite the high recurrence rate after a first epileptic seizure, remission usually occurs early and for most persons, epilepsy is a short-lived condition. The exact role of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) in this good outcome, however, remains open to debate, because the natural history of the untreated condition is largely unknown. In this article, factors that may influence the prognosis of the epilepsies, including the problems of diagnosis, are reviewed. Special emphasis is given to the issue of spontaneous remission and the question of prognosis of different epileptic syndromes.     

Antiepileptic drug withdrawal after successful surgery for intractable temporal lobe epilepsy

PURPOSE: To investigate the prognosis related to antiepileptic drug (AED) discontinuation after successful surgery for intractable temporal lobe epilepsy. METHODS: The clinical courses after temporal lobectomies (TLs) were retrospectively analyzed in 88 consecutive patients. All the patients had TLs as the only surgical procedure, and they had been followed up for longer than 3 years. AED discontinuation was attempted if the patient had been seizure free without aura for >or=1 year during the follow-up period. RESULTS: Sixty-six (75%) patients achieved complete seizure freedom for >or=1 year; 28 patients were seizure free immediately after surgery (immediate success); and 38 patients became seizure free after some period of recurrent seizures (delayed success). AED discontinuation was attempted in 60 (91%) of 66 patients with a successful outcome. In 13 (22%) patients, seizure relapse developed during AED reduction (n=60), and in seven (12%) patients after discontinuation of AEDs (n=38). The seizure recurrence rate was not different between the immediate-and delayed-success groups. Among 20 patients with seizure relapse related to AED tapering, nine (45%) of them regained seizure freedom after reinstitution of AED treatment, and AEDs were eventually discontinued in six of them. Seizures that recurred after complete AED discontinuation had a better prognosis than did the seizures that recurred during AED reduction (seizure freedom in 86% vs. 23%). At the final assessment, 54 (61%) patients had been seizure free >or=1 year; 37 without AEDs and 17 with AEDs. The successful discontinuation of AEDs was more frequent for patients with a younger age at the time of surgery and for those patients with shorter disease duration. CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that seizure freedom without aura at >or=1 year is a reasonable indication for the attempt at AED discontinuation. The subsequent control of recurrent seizures was excellent, especially if seizures relapsed after the complete discontinuation of AEDs. Younger age at the time of surgery and a shorter disease duration seem to affect successful AED discontinuation for a long-term period.     

Predictors for recurrence of epileptic seizures in a general epilepsy population

The aim of our study was to identify predictors for recurrence of epileptic seizures in a large county hospital population. We identified 956 patients (18-67 years) with ICD 9 code 345 as primary diagnosis, seen at the Central Hospital of Akershus over 7 years (1987-1994). The diagnosis of epilepsy was confirmed for 696 of the patients. These were divided into two groups: (1) no seizures during the previous year (n = 485) and (2) seizures during the previous year (n = 184). To identify predictors for recurrence of seizures, we used neurologic deficit, number of AEDs used, CT-scan findings, EEG findings, aetiology, gender, age below and above 50 years and comorbidity as independent variables in a logistic regression model. In a univariate analysis, the strongest predictors for recurrence of seizures were: age above 50 years (OR = 5.2;P < 0.0001), known aetiology (OR = 1.4;P = 0.04) and use of two or more AEDs (OR = 5. 7;P < 0.0001). In the multivariate analysis age, more than 50 years (OR = 1.7;P = 0.0216) and use of two or more AEDs (OR = 5.6;P < 0.0001) were the only predictors for recurrence of epileptic seizures.     

Successful antiepileptic drug withdrawal in infants with epilepsy and cytomegalovirus neuroinfection: Longitudinal study

Purpose: A prospective study estimating antiepileptic and antiviral regimens administered to infants with symptomatic epilepsy and human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) neuroinfection followed for at least 4 years. Methods: Thirty‐two infants (19 female, 13 male) with epileptic seizures and HCMV neuroinfection diagnosed during the first year of life. Detection of HCMV DNA by qualitative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), blood leukocytes, and urine confirmed the diagnosis. Infants were treated with intravenous ganciclovir (GCV) and different antiepileptic drugs. All had multiple electroencephalographic and neuroimaging examinations. Outcome of seizures was assessed using Engel classification system in the child’s fourth year of life. Results: Cessation of seizures was achieved in 19 infants (59.4%). In 11 children (34.4%) it was possible to withdraw administration of AEDs after 30–36 months. No infantile spasms, generalized tonic–clonic seizures, or polymorphic seizures were observed. They remained seizure‐free for 1–6 years without relapse and their psychomotor development was normal. Four patients with intractable epilepsy (class V) had the longest GCV treatment (median 8 weeks). GCV treatment was implemented at the time or within 1 month after the onset of epileptic seizures in 10 of 11 infants withdrawn from AEDs. Conclusion: Early introduction of antiepileptic and antiviral GCV regimens in epilepsy and CMV neuroinfection may result in discontinuation of antiepileptic treatment and normal psychomotor development in infants.     

传统抗癫痫药物和妥泰对成年癫痫患者生活质量的影响

目的 评价传统抗癫痫药物和妥泰对成年癫痫患者生活质量的影响。方法 102例临床新确诊的成年癫痫患者被随机分为两组：一组予以传统抗癫痫药物单药系统治疗(AEDs组)，另一组予以妥泰单药治疗(TPM组)。1个月后比较两组的发作频率和不良反应。并用QOLIE-30表对这102例癫痫患者进行生活质量评定。结果 TPM组的发作频率和不良反应均明显低于AEDs组，而生活质量总分明显高于AEDs组，尤其在前五项的评分中更加明显。结论 TPM能提高癫痫患者的生活质量，其改善生活质量的作用主要是通过控制发作和减轻不良反应实现的。     

Adjunctive therapy with oxcarbazepine in children with partial seizures. The Oxcarbazepine Pediatric Study Group

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of oxcarbazepine (OXC) as adjunctive therapy in children with inadequately controlled partial seizures on one or two concomitant antiepileptic drugs (AEDs). BACKGROUND: OXC has shown antiepileptic activity in several comparative monotherapy trials in newly diagnosed patients with epilepsy, and in a placebo-controlled monotherapy trial in hospitalized patients evaluated for epilepsy surgery. DESIGN: A total of 267 patients were evaluated in a multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled trial consisting of three phases: 1) a 56-day baseline phase (patients maintained on their current AEDs); 2) a 112-day double-blind treatment phase (patients received either OXC 30-46 mg/kg/day orally or placebo); and 3) an open-label extension phase. Data are reported only from the double-blind treatment phase; the open-label extension phase is ongoing. METHODS: Children (3 to 17 years old) with inadequately controlled partial seizures (simple, complex, and partial seizures evolving to secondarily generalized seizures) were enrolled. RESULTS: Patients treated with OXC experienced a significantly greater median percent reduction from baseline in partial seizure frequency than patients treated with placebo (p = 0.0001; 35% versus 9%, respectively). Forty-one percent of patients treated with OXC experienced a > or =50% reduction from baseline in partial seizure frequency per 28 days compared with 22% of patients treated with placebo (p = 0.0005). Ninety-one percent of the group treated with OXC and 82% of the group treated with placebo reported > or =1 adverse event; vomiting, somnolence, dizziness, and nausea occurred more frequently (twofold or greater) in the group treated with OXC. CONCLUSION: OXC adjunctive therapy administered in a dose range of 6 to 51 mg/kg/day (median 31.4 mg/kg/day) is safe, effective, and well tolerated in children with partial seizures.     

Outcomes After Seizure Recurrence in People with Well-Controlled Epilepsy and the Factors That Influence It

Summary: Purpose: To determine the risk of further seizures and probability of further remission after a first seizure recurrence in patients in remission of their epilepsy, and to examine the prognostic factors influencing this risk.
Methods: Continued follow-up of a cohort of 409 patients with a recurrence of seizures after randomization to the Medical Research Council (MRC) Antiepileptic Drug Withdrawal Study.
Results: By 3 years after a seizure, 95% of patients have experienced a further 1-year remission of their epilepsy and by 5 years 90% of patients have experienced a further 2-year remission. The most important factors contributing to the risk of further seizures after a first seizure after randomization were the previous seizure-free interval, having partial seizures at recurrence, and having previously experienced seizures while receiving treatment. There was no evidence that the group of patients who had discontinued or reduced treatment before the occurrence of their first seizure after randomization had a different outcome from those patients who continued treatment.
Conclusion: Our results provide no evidence that discontinuation of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) modifies the long-term prognosis of a person's epilepsy, although it does increase the risk of seizures in the 1- to 2-year period after discontinuation.     

新诊断癫痫患者药物治疗的长期结局及其影响因素

目的 探讨抗癫痫药物治疗新诊断癫痫患者的长期结局及影响长期结局的因素。方法 收集武汉大学人民医院癫痫库中2009年3月1日-2014年10月31日就诊的癫痫患者,回顾性分析患者在随访期间随时间而变化的药物反应(≥1、≥2、≥3年无发作率),并根据末次随访时是否达到至少3年无发作分为控制组和未控制组,探讨影响患者长期结局的临床因素; 对连续变量和分类变量分别采用t检验和卡方检验,采用单因素分析比较2组的临床资料,多元逻辑回归分析影响长期结局的因素。结果 本研究共纳入350例新诊断癫痫患者。1、2、3年无发作率分别为68.3%、61.1%、59.1%; 2年及3年无发作率明显低于1年无发作率(239/350,68.3% vs.214/350,61.1%,P=0.048)、(239/350,68.3% vs.207/350,59.1%,P=0.012),但2年和3年无发作率(214/350,61.1% vs.207/350,59.1%,P=0.589)无明显差异。其中至少3年无发作(控制组)207例(59.1%),未控制组143例(40.9%),单因素分析显示治疗期间有多种发作类型比只有一种发作类型的患者3年无发作率低(10/49,20.4% vs.197/301,65.4%,P<0.001)、有围产期损伤史的患者3年无发作率比无围产期损伤者要低(6/24,25.0% vs.201/326,61.7%,P<0.001)、多药治疗的患者比单药治疗的患者3年无发作率低(54/153,35.3% vs.153/197,77.7%,P<0.001)、早期6个月仍有发作的患者比早期6个月无发作的患者3年无发作率低(71/151,47.0% vs.136/199,68.3%, P<0.001); 进一步多因素回归分析发现治疗期间多种发作类型[优势比(OR)=4.054,95%置信区间(CI)=1.834～8.958,P=0.001]、多药治疗(OR=5.192,95%CI=2.911～9.261,P<0.001)和有围产期损伤史(OR=5.475,95%CI=1.924～15.580,P=0.001)是不能获得3年无发作的预测因素。结论 新诊断癫痫患者随着时间延长无发作率呈下降趋势,3年无发作率为59.1%; 多种发作类型、多药治疗、围产期损伤是影响新诊断癫痫患者药物治疗长期结局的独立危险因素。