Minimally Invasive Treatments for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis

PurposeTo review and to compare indirectly the outcomes of minimally invasive therapies for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia.Materials and MethodsA literature search via Medline and Cochrane Central databases was completed for randomized control studies published between January 2000 to April 2020 for the following therapies: Rezum, Urolift, Aquablation, and prostatic artery embolization (PAE). Data on the following variables were included: International prostate symptom score (IPSS), maximum urinary flow rate, quality of life, and postvoid residual (PVR). Standard mean differences between treatments were compared through a meta-analysis using transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) to assess differences in treatment effect.ResultsThere was no significant difference in outcomes between therapies for IPSS at the 3, 6, and 12-month follow ups. Although outcomes for Rezum were only available out to 3 months, there were no consistently significant differences in outcomes when comparing Aquablation versus PAE versus Rezum. TURP PVR was significantly better than Urolift at 3, 6, and 12 months. No significant differences in minor or major adverse events were noted.ConclusionAlthough significant differences in outcomes were limited, Aquablation and PAE were the most durable at 12 months. PAE has been well studied on multiple randomized control trials with minimal adverse events while Aquablation has limited high quality data and has been associated with bleeding-related complications.     

心达康滴丸联合地尔硫卓治疗冠心病心绞痛的临床研究

目的探讨心达康滴丸联合盐酸地尔硫卓片治疗冠心病心绞痛的临床疗效。方法选择2018年7月—2019年7月在武汉市江夏区中医医院治疗的冠心病心绞痛患者94例,根据用药的差别分成对照组(47例)和治疗组(47例)。对照组口服盐酸地尔硫卓片,30mg/次,3次/d;治疗组在对照组基础上口服心达康滴丸,18粒/次,3次/d。两组患者均经4周治疗。观察两组患者临床疗效,同时比较治疗前后两组患者心绞痛发作次数和持续时间,临床症状积分、SAQ和GQOLI-74评分,血清C反应蛋白(CRP)、S100钙结合蛋白A12(S100A12)、白细胞介素-18(IL-18)、妊娠相关血清蛋白A(PAPP-A)、内皮素-1(ET-1)和肌钙蛋白I(CTnI)水平及心功能。结果治疗后,对照组和治疗组临床有效率分别为80.85%和97.87%,两组比较差异具有统计学意义(P0.05)。治疗后,两组患者心绞痛发作次数及持续时间都显著改善降低(P0.05),且治疗组比对照组改善更显著(P0.05)。治疗后,两组患者SAQ积分和GQOLI-74评分均明显升高,而临床症状积分明显降低(P0.05),且治疗组这些评分明显好于对照组(P0.05)。治疗后,两组患者血清CRP、S100A12、IL-18、PAPP-A、ET-1、CTnI水平均明显降低(P0.05),且治疗组明显低于对照组(P0.05)。治疗后,两组患者左心室射血分数(LVEF)和心排血量(CO)均升高,而左室收缩末期内径(LVESD)明显降低(P0.05),且治疗组LVEF、CO和LVESD比对照组改善更明显(P0.05)。结论心达康滴丸联合盐酸地尔硫卓片治疗冠心病心绞痛可明显改善患者临床症状,改善生活质量,具有一定的临床推广应用价值。     

Symptomatic palliative care for children with neurodisability

Paediatric palliative care and neurodisability are two relatively new, evolving paediatric sub-specialities that have increasing relevance in the current paediatric landscape. For many people palliative care has been synonymous with end of life care, but in paediatrics it encompasses much more and is for all children with life-threatening or life-limiting conditions, from the point of diagnosis. This breadth of focus is demonstrated well through the interface between paediatric palliative care and paediatric neurodisability. In this article we explore this unique interface through the three domains of complex symptom management, advanced care planning and end of life care. We describe the practicalities involved in all three areas and highlight the importance of early referral and the process of “dual” or “parallel” planning. We cover in more depth the specific management of the symptoms: dystonia/abnormalities of muscle tone, seizures, pain, agitation, secretions, respiratory failure, and gut failure.     

Family Caregivers' Subjective Caregiving Burden,Quality of Life,and Depressive Symptoms Are Associated With Terminally Ill Cancer Patients' Distinct Patterns of Conjoint Symptom Distress and Functional Impairment in Their Last Six Months of Life

Context

Family caregivers constitute a critical component of the end-of-life care system with considerable cost to themselves. However, the joint association of terminally ill cancer patients' symptom distress and functional impairment with caregivers' subjective caregiving burden, quality of life (QOL), and depressive symptoms remains unknown.

综合性医院抑郁症的特点及疗效分析

目的:了解综合性医院神经内科门诊抑郁症的临床特点及抗抑郁治疗的临床疗效.方法:对46例抑郁症患者的临床特点进行研究分析,同时对其中24例患者给予帕罗西汀治疗,对汉密尔顿抑郁评定表(HAMD)的平均总分数、汉密尔顿4因子及临床总体印象量表(CGI)评分在治疗前后进行比较.结果:46例抑郁症患者均以不同程度的躯体症状为主诉,临床表现多种多样,可涉及全身各系统;其中24例抑郁症患者给予帕罗西汀治疗后,汉密尔顿抑郁评定表的平均总分数、汉密尔顿4因子及临床总体印象量表评分分数在治疗后较治疗前显著减少(P＜0.01).结论:了解抑郁症患者躯体症状的临床特点,对于抑郁症的诊断和治疗至关重要.帕罗西汀对抑郁症患者具有明显的抗焦虑作用及早期改善睡眠的作用且整体抗抑郁疗效好.     

有精神病性症状躁狂发作的临床特征研究

目的探讨有精神病性症状的躁狂发作的临床特征。方法使用自编的一般情况问卷及有精神病性症状的躁狂发作的精神症状调查问卷,共收集135例"有精神病性症状的躁狂发作"患者,并根据患者的精神病性症状是否与心境相协调进一步分成两组(非典型组59例和典型组76例),比较两组间临床资料的异同。结果在有精神病性症状的躁狂发作中,伴有与心境不协调的精神病性症状的非典型躁狂发作占43.7%、伴有与心境协调的精神病性症状的典型躁狂发作占56.3%,非典型躁狂发作在起病形式、病程特点、病前社会功能、病前性格、首发症状及近期疗效与典型躁狂发作相比有显著性差异(P<0.05),典型组在起病形式上以急性起病者居多,病程多表现为间歇性病程,病前社会功能良好,性格以外向者居多,多以情感症状为首发症状及近期疗效相对较好。结论伴有与心境协调的精神病性症状的典型躁狂发作和伴有与心境不协调的精神病性症状的非典型躁狂发作在临床上均极为常见,非典型躁狂发作为躁狂发作的一个特殊的亚型,我们应对其加强认识。     

Uhthoff's symptom in multiple sclerosis

A case report is presented in which a patient's initial complaint is of blurred vision after exercise (Uhthoffs symptom). Visual acuity and colour vision were found to be reduced after exercise. Additional neurological signs included homonymous scotomata and delayed visual evoked and somatosensory responses. Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated multiple abnormal lesions in the brain. The significance of this symptom and its relationship to multiple sclerosis are discussed.