神经元特异性烯醇化酶和脑钠肽在中老年基底节区出血 85例预后中的应用研究

目的探讨神经元特异性烯醇化酶( NSE)和脑钠肽在中老年基底节区出血病人预后评估中的应用价值。方法选择 2020年 1月至 2022年 12月在安徽医科大学附属滁州医院治疗的 85例中老年基底节区出血病人进行回顾性分析,根据病人发病后 3个月的改良 Rankin量表( mRS)评分,将病人分为预后良好组和预后不良组,利用受试者操作特征曲线( ROC曲线)和 logistic回归分析评估 NSE和脑钠肽的预后价值。结果预后良好组中 NSE(13.67±4.51)μg/L明显低于预后不良组(18.36±6.52)μg/L(P<0.001)预后良好组中脑钠肽 143.00(98.00,233.80)ng/L明显低于预后不良组 230.00(120.00,400.00)ng/L(P=0.002)。 ROC曲线显示,NSE和脑钠肽的最佳截取值分别为 15.5 μg/L和 156.5 ng/L。NSE联合脑钠肽时 AUC为 0.76,与二者单独应用时的 0.73、0.70差异无统计学意义。 logistic回归分析显示出血量( P=0.017)、 NSE(P=0.003)和脑钠肽( P=0.033)是影响病人预后的独立危险因素。结论 NSE和脑钠肽在中老年基底节区出血病人的短期预后评估中具有重要价值,值得进一步研究。     

体感游戏与有氧健身舞改善老年人健康体适能与平衡能力的效果对比研究

目的 研究体感游戏与有氧健身舞对老年人健康体适能与平衡能力改善的效果。方法 40名老年人随机分配为体感组或舞蹈组。分别进行12周中高强度的运动训练,干预前后进行健康体适能与动静态平衡能力指标测量。结果 与舞蹈组相比,体感组肺活量(P<0.05,d=0.85)、舒张压(P<0.05,d=-0.24)显著改善;静态平衡测试前后摇摆面积改善效果较好(d=-0.57),动态平衡测试后(d=-0.70)、右前方向上(d=-0.67)的运动控制能力改善效果较好。与体感组相比,舞蹈组闭眼单脚站立(d=-0.61),动态平衡测试左方向上(d=1.14)的运动控制能力改善效果较好。结论 体感游戏运动比有氧健身舞在提高老年人健康体适能、身体平衡能力方面更具优势,可作为老年人体育锻炼的重要方式,进一步提高健康水平,预防跌倒损伤现象发生。     

心理暗示干预在老年人牙拔除术中的应用

目的：探讨心理暗示干预在老年人牙拔除术中的应用价值。方法：将老年人拔牙患者118例随机分为心理暗示组及对照组各59例。心理暗示组在拔牙术前采用心理暗示干预的方法,对照组未给予任何暗示,按照沉稳型、张乱型及混合型三个等级统计数据,进行对比研究。结果：心理暗示组的沉稳型率显著高于对照组（P〈0.01）,张乱型率显著低于对照组（P〉0.05）。结论：心理暗示干预应用于老年人牙拔除术时,可明显降低患者的畏惧程度,缩短手术时间,确保手术的顺利进行,有一定的应用价值。     

探讨老年肾虚证与骨密度的关系

为探讨老年肾虚证与骨密度的关系 ,通过随机选择 60～ 78岁的肾虚证者 2 1 4例作为观察组 ,并设虚证 (肝肾两虚、肝虚、脾虚证 )组 366例和健康对照组 1 0 0例 ,采用超声成像骨密度测定法 ,测定足跟骨的骨密度。结果 :肾虚证组的骨密度低于正常对照组和肝肾两虚证、肝虚证、脾虚证组 (P <0 0 1 )。提示老年肾虚证与骨密度有直接相应变化的关系 ,骨密度测定可作为肾虚证本质辨证的客观评价指标和观察肾虚证治疗效果的参考依据。     

Targeted agents for HER2-positive breast cancer in older adults: current and future perspectives

ABSTRACT

Introduction: One-third of breast cancer (BC) cases worldwide occur in women aged 65 years and older, with 10 to 15% overexpressing the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2). Although several HER2-targeted therapies have been developed, the lack of data regarding their use in older patients hampers evidence-based decision-making for this population.

Areas Covered: We review current evidence on the efficacy and safety of HER2-targeted therapies in older adults with BC, focusing on approved therapies such as trastuzumab, lapatinib, pertuzumab, ado-trastuzumab-emtansine, and neratinib. Additionally, we discuss drugs under development to target the HER2-receptor, and to overcome resistance to existing therapies. Finally, we highlight the cardiotoxicity of HER2-targeted drugs among older adults.

Expert Opinion: Older adults are underrepresented in trials of HER2-targeted therapies in BC. We propose strategies to increase recruitment of older adults in clinical trials in order to increase the evidence base to treat this growing population.     

氯沙坦、培哚普利及联用吲哒帕胺治疗老年1、2级原发性高血压的疗效比较

目的 :评价氯沙坦、培哚普利及联用吲哒帕胺治疗老年 1、2级原发性高血压的临床疗效和安全性。方法 :77例老年 1、2级原发性高血压患者随机分为两组 :氯沙坦组 (n=3 8)用氯沙坦 5 0 mg/d;培哚普利组 (n=3 9)用培哚普利4mg/d,4周后未达目标血压 (<18.7/12 k Pa)者加用吲哒帕胺 2 .5 mg/d。结果 :经 8周治疗 ,两组药物均有显著的降压作用 (P<0 .0 1) ,氯沙坦组达标率 86.8% ,培哚普利组达标率 87.1% (P<0 .0 5 )。氯沙坦组和培哚普利组分别有 17例和 16例加用吲哒帕胺 (P>0 .0 5 )。两组不良反应发生率无显著性差别。结论 :氯沙坦和培哚普利治疗老年 1、2级高血压安全有效 ,与吲哒帕胺联用 ,能有效治疗氯沙坦或培哚普利单药治疗无效者     

Mental health,financial, and social outcomes among older adults with probable COVID-19 infection: A longitudinal cohort study

We investigated the immediate and longer-term impact (over 4-6 months) of probable COVID-19 infection on mental health, wellbeing, financial hardship, and social interactions among older people living in England. Data were analysed from 5146 older adults participating in the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing who provided data before the pandemic (2018-19) and at two COVID-19 assessments in 2020 (June-July and November-December). The associations of probable COVID-19 infection (first COVID-19 assessment) with depression, anxiety, poor quality of life (QoL), loneliness, financial hardship, and social contact with family/friends at the first and second COVID-19 assessments were tested using linear/logistic regression and were adjusted for pre-pandemic outcome measures. Participants with probable infection had higher levels of depression and anxiety, poorer QoL, and greater loneliness scores compared with those without probable infection at both the first (OR_depression = 1.62, P-value = 0.005; OR_anxiety = 1.59, P-value = 0.049; b_poorQoL = 1.34, P < 0.001; b_loneliness = 0.49, P < 0.001) and second (OR_depression = 1.56, P-value = 0.003; OR_anxiety = 1.55, P-value = 0.041; b_poorQoL = 1.38, P-value < 0.001; b_loneliness = 0.31, P-value = 0.024) COVID-19 assessments. Participants with probable infection also experienced greater financial difficulties than those without infection at the first assessment (OR = 1.50, P-value = 0.011). Probable COVID-19 infection is associated with longer-term deterioration of mental health and wellbeing and short-term increases in financial hardship among older adults. It is important to monitor the mental health of older people affected by COVID-19 and provide additional support to those in need.

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected several aspects of people’s lives, including physical and mental health, employment and financial security, social connections, and access to healthcare (1). Despite a large body of research documenting the adverse psychosocial effects of the pandemic and its containment measures across the population, little is currently known regarding the impact that contracting COVID-19 itself may have on the individual’s mental health, personal finances, and social relationships.Several longitudinal studies have reported increases in depression, anxiety, and general psychological distress in the adult population during the COVID-19 pandemic compared with prepandemic levels (2, 3). People who have contracted COVID-19 might be particularly vulnerable to the psychological impact of the pandemic. Indeed, initial evidence suggests that the experience of COVID-19 symptoms is associated not only with adverse physical consequences, but also with long-term effects on mental health (4, 5). Various mechanisms could underlie the psychological effects of COVID-19 infection, including the potential neurotropic properties of the virus (6, 7); the presence of elevated proinflammatory cytokines (e.g., interleukin-6) in patients with severe COVID-19 symptoms (8), which are implicated in the development of psychiatric disorders such as depression (9); and the exposure to prolonged periods of social isolation and physical inactivity in people affected by COVID-19 (10), which in turn can increase mental distress and feelings of loneliness. Compounded by the widespread psychosocial effects of the pandemic across the population, these factors might further exacerbate the risk of mental health problems among individuals recovering from COVID-19 infection.Data from previous coronavirus epidemics demonstrate the potential psychiatric consequences of the virus in both the acute and postacute phases of the illness (11). Further, studies across different countries have found that individuals reporting COVID-19 symptoms and patients recovering from acute COVID-19 illness exhibit increased levels of anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, loneliness, and poor quality of life (QoL) compared with healthy people (5, 12–19). Studies using data from electronic health records in the United States have also shown that COVID-19 patients with no previous psychiatric history are at increased risk of first-time diagnosis of psychiatric disorders compared with those affected by other health events (e.g., influenza) or healthy controls (20, 21). However, most studies to date are limited by small, nonrepresentative samples and short follow-up periods, and they lack longitudinal data on the participants’ mental health before COVID-19, as well as data on confounding factors. Since individuals with preexisting mental disorders seem particularly susceptible to COVID-19 infection (20, 22), it is unclear the extent to which reverse causality and confounding bias might contribute to the association between COVID-19 infection and psychological distress. In addition, studies involving electronic health records or clinical samples may not capture individuals with moderate COVID-19 symptoms and those with less severe mental health problems who do not present to health services.Longitudinal cohort studies are well suited to study the immediate and longer-term psychosocial consequences of COVID-19 infection in the general population, as they include comprehensive information on mental health before the infection and other confounding factors (e.g., sex, age, socioeconomic position). Results from the United Kingdom suggest that people with probable COVID-19 symptoms experience greater psychological distress up to 7 months following the start of the infection (23). In contrast, an online study in the United States found evidence only for short-term psychological effects that diminish as the symptoms subside (24). Notably, these studies have only focused on general psychological distress; therefore, the impact of COVID-19 infection on specific mental health and wellbeing outcomes (e.g., depression, anxiety, loneliness, and QoL) in the general population is unclear.Numerous studies have also highlighted the financial impact of the pandemic—including job losses, pay cuts, reductions in household income, fluctuations in stock markets and wealth held in risky assets, and widespread financial worries (25–27)—as well as its adverse consequences for various domains of social relationships, including social networks, social support, and social interaction (28, 29). However, these studies relate to the whole population rather than to people with COVID-19 infection. Empirical evidence regarding the impact that COVID-19 infection may have on a person’s financial situation and social relationships is limited. For instance, cross-sectional results suggest that adults who have experienced COVID-19 are more likely to report that their social relationships, work, and household finances have been adversely affected by the pandemic, compared with those who have not had COVID-19 (30). However, this analysis did not account for preexisting trends in social connections and economic outcomes, and it was unable to disentangle short-term versus longer-term psychosocial consequences of the infection.Older adults are at increased risk of social isolation and serious illness following COVID-19 infection (31), and they also are particularly vulnerable to the effects of chronic stress on the brain (32). A recent analysis of data from the English Longitudinal Study of Aging (ELSA) also demonstrates that the mental health and wellbeing of the older population deteriorated significantly as the pandemic progressed in 2020, compared with prepandemic levels (33). Given these factors, older people might be disproportionally affected by the psychosocial effects of COVID-19 infection. However, little research on COVID-19 has involved older adults who are also often unable to access online surveys (34). In addition, care-seeking behaviors changed considerably in the early stages of the pandemic, with large numbers of older adults with care needs not actively contacting health services and not seeking help (35). Therefore, older adults’ experiences of COVID-19 might be underrepresented in earlier studies.In the present analysis, we investigated the immediate and longer-term impact (over 4 to 6 months) of probable COVID-19 infection on mental health (i.e., depression and anxiety), wellbeing (i.e., QoL and loneliness), financial hardship, and social interactions in a large, representative sample of older adults from ELSA. In addition, we assessed whether the psychosocial impact of probable COVID-19 infection might vary across different sociodemographic groups. All outcomes were assessed before the pandemic began (i.e., 2018/2019) and on two occasions during the pandemic, which enabled us to test both short-term and longer-term associations. The data were collected online and by telephone interview to ensure coverage of those without internet access.     

Perceived feasibility of an occupation-based telerehabilitation intervention for older adults with chronic health conditions in Israel

AimsOur study explored the perceived feasibility of using a home-based telerehabilitation service for older adults with chronic health conditions in Israel.MethodThis mixed-methods study included two focus groups of registered occupational therapists (n = 10) working in rehabilitation wards in Israel. Participants completed an open-ended questionnaire and Likert scale items so that data could be gathered on their perspectives regarding using an in-home telerehabilitation service for older adults after discharge from rehabilitation units. Thematic analysis with an a priori coding approach was applied to the data.ResultsPerceived advantages included transfer to the natural environment and the overcoming of geographical distance. Caregiver support and patient motivation were recognized as enabling factors. Perceived barriers included lack of hands-on contact and the concern that safety could be impeded by technological challenges and the patients’ cognitive status.ConclusionsFindings from this study can potentially contribute to facilitating the implementation of a home-based telerehabilitation service as a practical alternative for elderly patients after discharge from rehabilitation units in Israel.     

Efficacy of hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery (HALS) in older adult patients (≥80 years) with primary colorectal cancer

BackgroundFrom 2004 to 2014, 821 colorectal cancer primary resections were conducted at our institution. Of these, 102 patients (12.4%) were older adults over 80 years old. underwent either the conventional laparotomy group (72 patients) or the hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery (HALS) group (30 patients).MethodsData were extracted for 102 patients over 80 years old who underwent primary resection for colorectal cancer and were divided into two groups: conventional laparotomy (CL) (n=72) and hand-assisted laparoscopy (n=30). Pre-operative characteristics and outcomes were compared.ResultsBaseline characteristics were similar between groups, except for age: CL group median 83.5 years old (range, 80–92 years old) and hand-assisted laparoscopy (HALS) group median 81.5 years old (range, 80–88 years old) (P=0.027). Pre-operative cardiac and lung function risk, performance status, and pathological classification stage (pStage) were almost similar between groups (P=0.668, P=0.176, P>0.999, P=0.217). No significant differences were found for operation time. The HALS group resulted in less blood loss (median 204 mL in the CL group and median 68 mL in the HALS group, P=0.003), shorter postoperative hospital stay (median was 18 days in the CL group and median was 12 days in the HALS group, P<0.001), and fewer postoperative wound infections (18 cases in the CL group and 2 cases in the HALS group, P=0.034). Five-year relapse-free survival (5Y-RFS) was 48.1% in the CL group and 73.3% in the HALS group (P=0.028). Five-year overall survival (5Y-OS) was 48.2% in the CL group and 73.3% in the HALS group (P=0.027).ConclusionsApproximately 70% of surgical treatment for patients over 80 years old with colorectal carcinoma were performed by CL. However, HALS had significant advantages including less blood loss, fewer wound infections, and shorter hospital stays. Therefore, HALS could proactively be considered to older adult patients with colorectal cancer.     

医疗机构互联网便民惠民移动应用测评研究

通过多维度测评方法评估北京地区医疗机构互联网移动应用建设、管理情况,介绍测评范围、方法、指标体系,分析测评结果并提出建议,包括明确移动应用定位,建立业务规范和标准,加强诊中和诊后服务等.