Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of pramipexole in treating restless legs syndrome (RLS).Methods A search for randomized,double-blind,and placebo-controlled clinical trials of pramipexole in treating moderate to severe RLS using CNKI,PubMed,Embase and Cochrane Library database was carried out. A meta-analysis of included clinical trials was performed with RevMan 5.0 software.The 2 outcomes that the weighted mean difference(WMD) of change from baseline in International RLS Study Group rating scale(IRLS) score and the relative risk (RR) of response based on the Clinical Global Impression-Improvement (CGI-I) scale score were calculated for efficacy.Safety was assessed with RR of the adverse event (AE).Results A total of 5 clinical trials were included in this meta-analysis,of which 1776 patients were randomly assigned (945 on pramipexole,831 on placebo).The records of patients were pooled.Overall WMD were - 6.34 ( Z =12.76,P ＜ 0.01 ) for the change from baseline in IRLS score,and RR of response based on CGI-I were 1.65 (Z =10.39,P ＜0.01).The overall RR of pramipexole versus placebo were 1.14 ( Z =1.87,P =0.06 ) for AE.Conclusion To treat RLS,pramipexole is an effective and safe drug.

The objective of this study was to assess the clinical evidence for or against mood stabilizers as a treatment for Alzheimer's disease (AD). We searched 5 databases from their inception to January 2010. Five randomized clinical trials of mood stabilizers to treat human patients suffering from AD were included. These trials assessed the effectiveness of mood stabilizers as an adjunct treatment to conventional anti-dementia drugs on behavioral and psychological symptoms, especially on agitation. Methodological quality was assessed using the Jadad score. The results suggested a significant effect in favor of placebo on the Mini-Mental Status Examination [n=270, weight mean difference (WMD), -0.89; 95% confidence intervals (CIs) -1.69 to -0.09, P=0.03] and on the Neuropsychiatric Inventory total (NPI total) (n=51, WMD, 3.71; 95% CIs 0.15 to 7.26, P=0.04). There were no significant differences in change scores on total Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS total), NPI/BPRS agitation, Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory total and Physical Self Maintenance Scale between mood stabilizers and placebo. Only one of these studies was free of methodological limitations (Jadad score=5). In conclusion, based on the existing evidence, mood stabilizers are ineffective or even harmful as a treatment for AD.

Objective To obtain a clear and qualified compound glycyrrhiza oral solution by using NaSO3 and EDTA as stabi-lizers and Tween80 as solubilizer so as to solve the problem of morphine content instability. Methods NaSO34g and EDTA 0.6 g as stabilizers,and Tween803 g as solubilizer were added in the traditional method. The pH of the solution was adjusted to 8.0. Then the solution was obtained and filled in the brown polyester bottle. Results The preparation was clear,qualified and the content of mor-phine was steady. Conclusion The improved method is feasible,simple,stabilized and suitable for manufacturing.

Objective To investigate the efficacy and safety of pramipexole versus fluoxetine in the treatment of depression in Parkinson's disease ( PD). Methods A randomized, clinical trial of pramipexole versus fluoxetine treatment for 12 weeks in 50 patients suffering from combined PD and depression was accomplished. The efficacy and safety assessments of the treatments were performed at different time points. Results For the intent-to-treat (ITT) population, the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD) scores decreased progressively in both the pramipexole and the fluoxetine group, and a between-time statistical analysis was significant for both groups. The efficacy proportion of patients who responded to the treatment, as defined by at least a 50% reduction in HAMD score, was 56. 0% in the pramipexole group versus 48. 0% in the fluoxetine group (χ~2 =0. 321, P>0. 05). Similarly, the proportion of patients who recovered, as defined by a final HAMD score ≤8, was 52. 0% in the pramipexole group versus 32. 0% in the fluoxetine group (χ~2 =2. 053, P>0. 05) , but the difference between the two treatments showed no statistical significance. At the endpoint, both the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) part Ⅱ and part Ⅲ subscores improved in the pramipexole group, by a mean of 2. 9±3. 7 (t= 2.366, P<0.05) and7.2±5.1 (t=2.654, P< 0.05), respectively, and the latter was significantly different from the change in this variable of the fluoxetine group (P<0. 05). Spearman analysis showed that no relationship between HAMD score and UPDRS Part II or Part III subscore. The findings for the per-protocol (PP) population were consistent with the above results, except that the proportion of patients who recovered in the pramipexole group was significantly larger than that in the fluoxetine group. The adverse events in both groups were mild dizziness, nausea and anorexia. No significant difference was found in the frequencies of the adverse events between the pramipexole and fluoxetine group. Conclusions Pramipexole is effective and safe in the treatment of Chinese PD patients combined with depression.

Objective To describe the prevalence and neuropsychological character of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) associated with Parkinson' s disease(PD-MCI). Methods One hundred and three PD patients and a control group of 32 healthy old subjects were chosen. Psychometric assessment included the Mini Mental State Examination, the Dementia Rating Scale and a series of neuropsychol ogicaltests. The Hamilton Rating Scale of Depression was used to assess depression in PD patients. Results (1)Twenty-one (20.4%) PD patients was diagnosed with dementia, 45 (43.7%) had a MCI and only 37(35.9%) had no cognitive impairment; (2) Subjects with PD-MCI were older, had a later onset of the PD,and displayed more severe motor symptoms compared with those without cognitive impairment; (3) The prevalence and neuropsychological profile of PD-MCI were thought to correlate with the dominating side and subtype of Parkinsonian symptoms, for patients with left-sided dominant symptoms had a significantly higher chance of suffering MCI than those with right-sided dominant symptoms, the ratio being 74.2% vs 42.2%,χ<'2 =7. 589,P <0.05; The tremor-dominant group took less time than the mixed group for Stroop word test measurement ((80.8±39.9) s vs (94.4±30.0) s,t=3.332,P<0.01). Conclusion Identification of MCI is of important clinical significance, which helps to treat patients differently and thus predict the prognosis.

[ ABSTRACT] AIM:To observe the effect of oleanolic acid ( OA) on the expression of Tumor necrosis factor-α( TNF-α) and collagen in silicotic rats in vivo and its possible mechanism.METHODS:Male Wistar rats were divided in-to 4 groups according to the randomized block design:control group, model group, OA group and solvent control group (20 rats in each group) .Except control group, the rats in other groups were induced by intratracheal instillation of silicon di-oxide (SiO2;250 mg/kg).The rats in OA group were intragastrically administered with OA (60 mg/kg) from the second day of giving SiO2 .The rats in solvent control group were gavaged daily with 0.6%sodium carboxymethyl cellulose solution (10 mL/kg).The rats in control group were given normal saline under the same condition for 56 consecutive days.All rats were killed at the 7th, 14th, 28th and 56th days.The lung coefficient was detected and the morphological changes were ob-served.The serum contents of TNF-αwere detected by ELISA.The content of total collagen in the lung tissue was meas-ured.The protein level of nuclear factor-κB ( NF-κB) in the lung tissue was determined by immunohistochemical method. RESULTS:(1) According to the morphological changes, the silicosis model was successfully established.Compared with control group, the lung coefficient and total collagen increased obviously in model group and solvent control group.The lung coefficient and total collagen content in OA group at each time point reduced compared with those in model group and sol-
vent group, and increased compared with those in control group at the corresponding time points.(2) The serum contents of TNF-αin model group and solvent control group significantly increased, peaking at the 14th day, slightly decreasing af-terward, and showing statistically significant difference at each time point compared with those in control group.No signifi-cant difference between model group and solvent group at different time points was observed.OA had inhibitory effect on the contents of TNF-αcompared with model group and solvent group at the corresponding time points.(3) NF-κB in model group and solvent control group significantly increased, peaking at the 28th day, and showing statistically significant differ-ence at each time point compared with those in control group.The NF-κB expression in OA group was similar to model group, but significantly decreased compared with control group at each time point.CONCLUSION: OA inhibits the ex-pression of TNF-αand collagen and attenuates the silicosis fibrosis, which may be related to the NF-κB pathway.

Objective To investigate the expression of neural-nitric oxide synthase (nNOS) in renal clear cell carcinoma and its clinical significance.Methods The expression of nNOS mRNA in 533 samples of TCGA database was analyzed with Student t test,and statistical analysis was performed to assess the relationship between nNOS expression and clinical prognosis with Kapla-Meier test.Western blot analysis of nNOS protein expression in 10 cases of clear cell renal cell carcinoma(ccRCC) from department of urology of Wuhan union hospital with student t test.Results The mRNA levels of nNOS in 72 cases of ccRCC in tumor tissues and adjacent tissues and were 2.99 ± 0.28 and-1.57 ± 0.17,it is significantly lower than those in adjacent tissues (P ＜ 0.01).The mRNA levels of nNOS in 533 cases of ccRCC,in tumor tissues and adjacent tissues and were 2.99 ± 0.28 and-1.76 ± 0.05,it is significantly lower than those in adjacent tissues (P ＜ 0.01).A total of 533 sample studies showed a low correlation between nNOS expression and clinical T stage,T1-1.59 ±0.08,T2-1.96 ±0.13,T3-1.90 ±0.09,T4-2.38 ±0.28 (P =0.0029) and -1.63 ±0.06 and-2.16 ± 0.13 between non-metastasis and no-metastasis (P =0.0009),and-1.57 ± 0.08 and-2.03 ± 0.11 between non-recurrence and recurrence (P =0.008).Survival analysis showed that the overall survival time were (40.3 ± 5.6) months and (48.3 ± 5.7) months in lower and higher nNOS expression,and disease free survival time were (37.1 ± 2.1) months and (40.3 ± 5.6) months in lower and higher nNOS expression,both with shorter time in low expression of nNOS (P ＜ 0.01).nNOS proteins were 1.02 ± 0.16 and 0.61 ± 0.1 1 in tumor tissues and adjacent tissues with significantly lower expression(P＜0.05).Conclusions The mRNA and protein of nNOS are lower in ccRCC with a poor prognosis of ccRCC.

The objective of this study was to assess the clinical evidence for or against mood stabilizers as a treatment for Alzheimer's disease (AD). We searched 5 databases from their inception to January 2010. Five randomized clinical trials of mood stabilizers to treat human patients suffering from AD were included. These trials assessed the effectiveness of mood stabilizers as an adjunct treatment to conventional anti-dementia drugs on behavioral and psychological symptoms, especially on agitation. Methodological quality was assessed using the Jadad score. The results suggested a significant effect in favor of placebo on the Mini-Mental Status Examination [n=270, weight mean difference (WMD), -0.89; 95% confidence intervals (Cis) -1.69 to -0.09, P=0.03] and on the Neuropsychiatric Inventory total (NPI total) (n=51, WMD, 3.71; 95% Cis 0.15 to 7.26, P=0.04). There were no significant differences in change scores on total Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS total),NPI/BPRS agitation, Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory total and Physical Self Maintenance Scale between mood stabilizers and placebo. Only one of these studies was free of methodological limitations (Jadad score=5). In conclusion, based on the existing evidence, mood stabilizers are ineffective or even harmful as a treatment for AD.

Objective To comparatively analyze the safety and efficacy of direct mechanical thrombectomy and bridging therapy for patients with acute anterior circulation large-artery occlusive stroke.Methods A total of 116 patients with acute anterior circulation large-artery occlusive stroke,admitted to our hospitals from October 2015 to March 2018,were chosen in our study;their clinical data were analyzed retrospectively.Among them,63 patients accepted direct mechanical thrombectomy and 53 accepted bridging therapy.The preoperative baseline data and the diagnoses and treatments of the two groups were analyzed;the degrees of modified thrombolysis in cerebral infarction (mTICI),incidences of hemorrhage transformation and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage,and modified Rankin scale (mRS) scores and mortality rate 90 d after operation were compared between the two groups.Results The preoperative Alberta stroke program early CT scale (ASPECTS) and Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) scores of the direct mechanical thrombectomy group were significantly lower than those of the bridge therapy group (P＜0.05),and the time from onset to admission was significantly longer than that of the bridging therapy group (P＜0.05).The incidence of postoperative hemorrhage transformation in the direct mechanical thrombectomy group was significantly higher than that in the bridging therapy group (34.9％ vs.17.0％,P＜0.05),but there were no significant differences in the effective recanalization rate (69.8％ vs.79.3％),intracranial symptomatic hemorrhage rate (15.9％ vs.7.6％),favorable outcome rate (28.6％ vs.35.9％) and mortality (22.2％ vs.17.0％) between the two groups (P＞0.05).Conclusion The clinical efficacy and safety of direct mechanical thrombectomy and bridging therapy for patients with acute anterior circulation large-artery occlusive stroke are similar.

Objective:To explore the influencing factors for intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) in patients with acute large vessel occlusion stroke (ALVOS) of anterior circulation after mechanical thrombectomy (MT).Methods:From October 2015 to March 2018, the clinical data of 116 patients with ALVOS of anterior circulation accepted MT were analyzed retrospectively in our hospitals. These patients were divided into ICH group ( n=31) and non-ICH group ( n=85) according to whether there was ICH after operation. Univariate and multivariate Logistic regression models were used to analyze the independent influencing factors for ICH after MT. Results:Univariate analysis showed that there were significant differences in preoperative Alberta Stroke Program Early CT (ASPECT) scores, baseline systolic pressure, and preoperative blood glucose level between ICH group and non-ICH group ( P<0.05). Multivariate analysis showed that after adjusting baseline Glasgow coma scale scores, preoperative ASPECT scores ( OR=0.770, 95%CI: 0.610-0.0.971, P=0.027), baseline systolic pressure ( OR=1.029, 95%CI: 1.005-1.054, P=0.017), preoperative blood glucose level ( OR=1.177, 95%CI: 1.010-1.372, P=0.036) were independent influencing factors for ICH. Conclusion:The patients with low preoperative ASPECT scores, high baseline systolic pressure, and high blood glucose are prone to have ICH after MT in patients with ALVOS of anterior circulation.