Probiotic Supplementation and High-Intensity Interval Training Modify Anxiety-Like Behaviors and Corticosterone in High-Fat Diet-Induced Obesity Mice

Evidence supports the role of exercise training and probiotics on reducing obesity. Considering the relationship between obesity and high-fat diet with anxiety indices, the aim of this study was to assess the effect of probiotic supplementation and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on anxiety-like behaviors, corticosterone and obesity indices in high-fat diet (HFD)-induced obesity mice. Thirty male adult C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into five groups: (1) Control with normal diet (CON), (2) High-fat diet (HFD), (3) HFD + exercise training (HT), (4) HFD + probiotics supplement (HP) and (5) HFD + exercise training +probiotics (HTP). Exercise training consisted of 8 weeks of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) programs. Probiotics supplement included 0.2 mL Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG. Anxiety-like behaviors were measured by open field (OF) and Elevated plus maze (EPM). OF and EPM tests, visceral fat mass (VFM) measurement, and blood sampling for corticosterone were performed after the intervention. Bodyweight was measured at different stages during the intervention. HFD regime in C57BL/6 mice increased bodyweight, VFM, and serum corticosterone levels and anxiety-like behaviors (p < 0.05). HIIT, probiotic and their combination, decreased bodyweight, VFM, and serum corticosterone levels and improved anxiety-like behavior in the HFD mice (p < 0.05). The effect of a combination of HIIT and probiotic on most of the anxiety indices was more than each one separately (p < 0.5). HIIT and probiotic supplements separately or above all in combination, may have beneficial effects in reducing obesity and anxiety indices.     

Views about integrating smoking cessation treatment within psychological services for patients with common mental illness: A multi‐perspective qualitative study

BackgroundTobacco smoking rates are significantly higher in people with common mental illness compared to those without. Smoking cessation treatment could be offered as part of usual outpatient psychological care, but currently is not.ObjectiveTo understand patient and health care professionals'' views about integrating smoking cessation treatment into outpatient psychological services for common mental illness.DesignQualitative in‐depth interviews, with thematic analysis.ParticipantsEleven Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) psychological wellbeing practitioners (PWPs), six IAPT patients, and six stop smoking advisors were recruited from English smoking cessation, and IAPT services.ResultsPatients reported psychological benefits from smoking, and also described smoking as a form of self‐harm. Stop smoking advisors displayed therapeutic pessimism and stigmatizing attitudes towards helping people with mental illness to quit smoking. PWPs have positive attitudes towards smoking cessation treatment for people with common mental illness. PWPs and patients accept evidence that smoking tobacco may harm mental health, and quitting might benefit mental health. PWPs report expertise in helping people with common mental illness to make behavioural changes in the face of mood disturbances and low motivation. PWPs felt confident in offering smoking cessation treatments to patients, but suggested a caseload reduction may be required to deliver smoking cessation support in IAPT.ConclusionsIAPT appears to be a natural environment for smoking cessation treatment. PWPs may need additional training, and a caseload reduction. Integration of smoking cessation treatment into IAPT services should be tested in a pilot and feasibility study.Patient or public contributionService users and members of the public were involved in study design and interpretation of data.     

新型冠状病毒肺炎患者焦虑和抑郁状况研究

目的 了解新型冠状病毒肺炎患者焦虑、抑郁现况,探索新型冠状病毒肺炎患者的护理干预模式。方法 选取解放军总医院第五医学中心2020年1月23日—2月10日收治的新型冠状病毒肺炎患者为研究对象。运用焦虑自评量表（SAS）和抑郁自评量表（SDS）统计患者焦虑和抑郁得分情况。制定相应护理干预措施并评估疗效。结果 共收治40例新冠肺炎患者。10例（25.00%）患者出现焦虑,SAS平均得分（42.94±8.33）分。14例（35.00%）患者出现抑郁,SDS平均得分（46.41±13.37）分。患者焦虑与抑郁得分均高于常模,差异有统计学意义（P<0.05）。女性患者焦虑得分高于男性,差异有统计学意义（P=0.02）。不同年龄、文化程度组患者焦虑和抑郁得分比较,差异均无统计学意义（均P>0.05）。护理干预后,SAS量表平均得分（37.94±5.67）分,SDS量表平均得分（39.93±8.55）分,均较干预前降低,差异有统计学意义（均P<0.05）。结论 新型冠状病毒肺炎患者焦虑和抑郁高于普通人群,通过有效的护理干预可降低患者的焦虑和抑郁,长期的护理干预需要持续进行。     

焦虑水平与应付方式关系的初步研究

目的 探求学生焦虑水平与应付方式的关系。方法 用一般焦虑问卷（GAT）和应对方式问卷测查某中学初二学生共116名。结果 解决问题的应付方式和焦虑总水平及对人不安、身体征候、恐惧倾向三个焦虑分量表呈显著负相关;自责、幻想、退避和合理化的应付方式与焦虑水平之间存在显著正相关;而求助和焦虑总水平及各个焦虑分量表之间不相关或相关很小。结论 焦虑水平与应付方式之间关系密切,应付方式不同,焦虑水平就可能不同,为了降低焦虑水平,应掌握有效的应付方式。     

儿童牙科畏惧症心理干预的临床疗效观察

目的：探讨心理干预对儿童牙科畏惧症（DA）疗效的影响,方法：采用Corah's牙科畏惧症评分法,筛选出316例DA儿童患者,分为干预组和对照组,干预组在进行常规牙科治疗的同时采用心理干预;对照组则为常规的牙科治疗。结果：干预组DA程度明显降低,与牙科治疗前以及对照组比较都有显著性差异（P＜0．01）,牙科治疗后干预组脉搏减慢例数多于对照组,脉博加快例数少于对照组,差异有显著性（P＜0．05）,心理干预后男性比女性疗效要好（P＜0．05）,结论：心理干预方法治疗儿童DA是有效的。     

颞下颌关节紊乱病患者个性及应激反应的研究

目的 :了解TMDs患者的个性特征及应激反应状况。方法 :采用艾森克个性问卷、生活事件调查表、状态焦虑 特质焦虑调查表 ,分别对 80名TMDs患者和 6 5名正常人进行问卷测试 ,结果行统计学分析。结果 :①患病组E量表分偏低而N量表分偏高 ,与对照组比较差异有显著性。②两组负性生活事件发生率差异无显著性。③患病组的S AI和T AI分值均高于对照组。结论 :TMDs患者个性倾向内倾、不稳定型 ,且遇到压力时更易紧张焦虑     

Assessment of Psychological Factors in Short-Stay Total Hip Arthroplasty Protocol

BackgroundSeveral variables are known to correlate with the successful completion of short-stay total hip arthroplasty (THA) protocols. The role of psychological factors remains unclear. We investigated the interaction between patient-reported measures of psychological fitness and successful completion of a short-stay THA protocol.MethodsWe performed a prospective cohort study of patients undergoing elective anterior total hip arthroplasty enrolled in a short-stay protocol (success defined as LOS ≤1 midnight versus failed, LOS >1 midnight). Psychological fitness was measured using the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) domains for self-efficacy, depression, anxiety, emotional support, and the ability to participate in social roles. PROMIS scores, patient demographics, and surgical factors were assessed for a relationship with failure to complete short-stay protocol.ResultsPatients that failed to complete the short-stay protocol had higher mean pre-operative PROMIS depression scores (50.8 vs 47.1, P = .025) and anxiety scores (53.6 vs 49.2, P = .008) and higher postoperative PROMIS depression (48.19 vs 43.49, P = .003) and anxiety scores (51.7 vs 47.1, P = .01). Demographic and surgical variables did not correlate with the successful completion of the short-stay protocol. That seventy-six percent of the patients did not adhere to the short-stay protocol was due to the inability to complete a physical therapy standardized safety assessment.ConclusionHigher levels of preoperative and postoperative anxiety and depression in otherwise psychologically healthy patients, is associated with an increased risk of failure to complete a short-stay protocol following THA. Targeted interventions are needed to facilitate rapid recovery in patients with psychological barriers to early mobilization.     

基于中医药整合药理学和转录组学探究丹栀逍遥散防治焦虑肝郁化火证的作用机制

目的 基于中医药整合药理学和转录组学探究丹栀逍遥散防治焦虑肝郁化火证的作用机制。方法 采用中医药整合药理学研究平台v2.0,检索并获取丹栀逍遥散的活性成分及靶标、焦虑肝郁化火证靶标信息,构建中药-成分-靶点-通路网络。将交集基因导入String数据库,构建交集靶点的蛋白互作网络,以确定最终需要验证的靶标。利用GEO数据库转录组学验证整合网络药理学结果,同时采用动物实验进行验证。结果 共筛选出与焦虑肝郁化火证相关的靶标13个,丹栀逍遥散活性成分430种。整合药理学结果显示,丹栀逍遥散防治焦虑肝郁化火证主要通过调控α-氨基-3-羟基-5-甲基-4-异噁唑丙酸受体（α-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazole propionic acid receptor,AMPAR）、蛋白激酶A(protein kinase A,PKA)、N-甲基-D-天冬氨酸（N-methyl-D-aspartic acid,NMDA）受体的激活及磷脂酰肌醇3-激酶（phosphatidylinositide 3-kinases,PI3K）/蛋白激酶B(protein kinase B,...     

Construction and evaluation of an alcohol vapor chamber system

An increasing number of studies demonstrated that alcohol vapor chamber is an effective way to model physical signs of alcohol use disorders. Although researchers are developing different vapor chambers to study chronic alcohol exposure model worldwide, few studies build and modify their own vapor chambers in China. Here, we designed and established an alcohol vapor chamber system for small animals. We described a paradigm showing how to control and monitor alcohol concentration in whole system. The vapor chamber system with several advantages including accommodating up to ten standard mouse cages. Furthermore, the system was tested by evaluating the blood alcohol concentration and neuron injury in mice. Importantly, the alcohol withdrawal after vapor exposure caused motor coordination impairment, anxiolytic- and depression-like behavior. Finally, the N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR)-mediated glutamatergic transmissions in the medial prefrontal cortex was changed after alcohol vapor exposure-induced behaviors. The frequency and amplitude of spontaneous excitatory postsynaptic currents between control and alcohol groups were not different, suggesting that alcohol exposure-induced behaviors are associated with the change in NMDAR response. Taken together, the new alcohol vapor chamber system was constructed, which would help to research the relationship between the stable alcohol exposure and withdrawal behaviors and to study chronic alcohol exposure-induced disorders in China.