1.Study on clinical characteristics and polysomnography results of patients with co-morbid insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea
Chinese Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases 2025;51(6):335-341
Objective Compared with patients with insomnia,the clinical characteristics and polysomnography(PSG)results from patients with co-morbid insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea(COMISA)were analyzed.The analysis was conducted to investigate clinical manifestations,sleep physiological characteristics,and related risk factors of COMISA patients.Methods A total of 134 patients with insomnia were enrolled and divided into two groups based on whether their apnea-hypopnea index(AHI)was≥5 events/hour:the COMISA group(69 patients)and the insomnia-only group(65 patients).The COMISA group was further divided into a mild OSA subgroup of 41 cases and a moderate-to-severe OSA subgroup of 28 cases;and then into a mild insomnia subgroup of 37 cases and a moderate-to-severe insomnia subgroup of 32 cases.The demographic characteristics,Pittsburgh sleep quality index(PSQI),self-rating depression scale(SDS),self-rating anxiety scale(SAS),Epworth sleepiness scale(ESS)and PSG results were analyzed.Results Compared with the insomnia-only group,the COMISA group had a higher proportion of men,a higher age,a higher body mass index(BMI),a higher proportion of smoking,a higher proportion of snoring,a lower average blood oxygen saturation and lowest blood oxygen saturation,a higher proportion of N2 stage,and a lower proportion of N3 stage and R stage(P<0.05).Compared with the mild OSA subgroup,the moderate-to-severe OSA subgroup had a higher BMI index,a higher proportion of snoring,a higher SAS score,a lower average blood oxygen saturation and lowest blood oxygen saturation,a higher proportion of N1 stage,and a lower proportion of N3 stage(P<0.05).Compared with the subgroup of mild insomnia,the subgroup of moderate-to-severe insomnia in the COMISA group had a higher proportion of hypnotic drug use(P<0.01),but there was no significant difference between the two groups in PSG results(P>0.05).Logistic regression analysis showed that older age(OR=1.07,P<0.01)and higher BMI(OR=1.41,P<0.01)were risk factors for the co-occurrence of OSA in insomnia patients.Conclusion Patients with COMISA have worse objective sleep quality at night than those with insomnia-only,and patients with more severe OSA have poorer objective sleep quality.In clinical practice,it is important to be aware of the risk of comorbid OSA for patients with insomnia who are older and have a higher BMI.
2.The role and mechanism of GLP-1RVMH neuron inregulating glucose homeostasis
Chengkang HE ; Changxiong GONG ; Zhouzhou PENG ; Shuang ZHANG ; Bingqiao WANG ; Yuan ZHAO ; Mingrui XU ; Sen LIN ; Qingwu YANG
Chinese Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases 2025;51(6):354-362
Objective To investigate the neural basis of glucagon-like peptide-1(GLP-1)in regulating glucose homeostasis and elucidate the molecular mechanisms.Methods Male Glp1r-IRES-Cre,Glp1r-KO,and wild-type mice were used in this study.Fiber photometry was employed to record Ca2+signals of neurons in ventromedial hypothalamus(VMH)and patch-clamp was used to analyze electrophysiological properties of GLP-1 receptor-positive(GLP-1RVMH)neurons.Viral stereotaxic injections,chemogenetics,plasma hormone assays,and routine glucose metabolism assessments were combined to determine the regulatory role of GLP-1RVMH neurons in glucose homeostasis.Tissue and cell mitochondrial respiratory function assays,transmission electron microscopy,and conventional molecular biology methods were used to explore the mechanism by which GLP-1R agonists regulate glucose homeostasis.Results When the glucose concentration decreased from 5.0 mmol/L to 0.5 mmol/L,the action potential frequency of GLP-1RVMH neuron decreased significantly[(4.51±0.80)Hz vs.(1.43±0.51)Hz,P<0.01].Activation of GLP-1RVMH neuron significantly enhanced insulin secretion[(7.60±0.56)μU/mL vs.(11.34±0.93)μU/mL,P<0.01],while inhibition of these neuronal activities impaired the hypoglycemic efficiency of GLP-1 agonists[(32.03%±0.91%)vs.(25.77%±1.09%),P<0.001)].Mechanistically,GLP-1 regulated glucose homeostasis through Drp1 phosphorylation-mediated mitochondrial fission and improved mitochondrial energy metabolism.Conclusion GLP-1RVMH neurons are a class of glucose-excited neurons,and which activated directly promotes secretion of insulin.The hypoglycemic effect of GLP-1R agonists depend on the neuronal activity of GLP-1RVMH.
3.The clinical significance of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation detected after stroke
Lisi ZHA ; Xiya LONG ; Jinsheng ZENG
Chinese Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases 2025;51(6):370-374
Atrial fibrillation(AF)is a major risk factor for stroke,exerting a significant influence on stroke progression and prognosis.Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation detected after stroke(PAFDAS)has attracted considerable attention due to its key role in stroke onset,progression,and recurrence.Studies show that extending the duration of electrocardiographic monitoring can increase detection rate of PAFDAS.Compared to patients with known atrial fibrillation before stroke,those with PAFDAS exhibit better clinical outcomes,including lower risks of bleeding and mortality.However,there still remains controversy regarding anticoagulant therapy for secondary prevention in PAFDAS patients.Current evidence indicates that with regard to clinical outcomes,anticoagulant drugs does not demonstrate significant superiority over antiplatelet drugs,while concurrently posing an elevated risk of bleeding complications.Consequently,further research is warranted to establish optimal preventive strategies.This review focuses on examining the diagnostic criteria,analyzing the advantages and limitations of each electrocardiographic monitoring session,discussing the clinical outcomes of PAFDAS,with the goal of enhancing clinical recognition of PAFDAS.
4.Development and integration of cognitive behavioral therapy intervention models for adolescent depression
Yaojuan TANG ; Mian LI ; Zhonglin TAN ; Sugai LIANG
Chinese Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases 2025;51(6):375-379
Cognitive behavioral therapy(CBT)has consistently received much attention in the intervention approach of adolescent depression,with its application potential expanding alongside technological advancements.CBT primarily alleviates depressive symptoms by identifying and restructuring negative automatic thoughts,and incorporating behavioral activation strategies to improve emotional regulation and coping skills.Traditional face-to-face CBT(FtF-CBT)demonstrates significant advantages in establishing therapeutic alliances and addressing severe depressive symptoms in adolescents.In contrast,internet-based CBT(i-CBT)demonstrates comparable efficacy in adolescents with mild to moderate depression,while offering additional benefits such as lower cost and increased flexibility.Blended CBT(b-CBT),which integrates both online and offline modalities,enhances accessibility while retaining the personalized guidance and real-time feedback characteristic of in-person interventions,potentially improving overall treatment effectiveness.With the rapid development of digital health technologies,artificial intelligence,and virtual reality,future research is expected to further enhance the precision and efficiency of CBT in treating adolescent depression,providing a solid foundation for clinical application and theoretical advancement.
5.Study on the differences in node strength of white matter networks in patients with depressive disorder and bipolar disorder
Haiyan LIU ; Jiabo SHI ; Lingling HUA ; Rui YAN ; Hao TANG ; Zhijian YAO
Chinese Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases 2025;51(6):321-326
Objective To compare the node strength in white matter networks between depressive disorder and bipolar depression patients,analyze structural connectivity impairments across brain regions,and assess their diagnostic utility.Methods This longitudinal study initially enrolled 91 patients with a baseline diagnosis of depressive episode.All subjects underwent diffusion tensor imaging at recruitment and white matter structural weighted networks were constructed using deterministic fiber tracking.After≥9 years of naturalistic follow-up,23 patients who maintained a diagnosis of major depressive disorder(MDD group)and 18 patients who maintained a diagnosis of bipolar disorder(BD group),while 30 demographically matched healthy controls(HC group)were included for comparison.The differences in nodal connection strength within the brain white matter networks among the three groups were compared.Furthermore,the receiver operator characteristic(ROC)curve was utilized to evaluate the diagnostic value of the differential brain regions in distinguishing between MDD and BD.Results In the left anterior cingulate gyrus,the node strength was lower in the BD than in the MDD group(3.89±0.76 vs.4.74±0.60).However,the node strength in the right caudate nucleus(4.94±1.26 vs.3.46±0.99)and right globus pallidus(1.98±0.67 vs.1.25±0.29)was higher in the BD than in the MDD group(P<0.01,FWE-corrected).The combined connectivity strengths of three brain regions—the left anterior cingulate gyrus,right caudate nucleus and right globus pallidus—were used to differentiate between MDD and BD,and an ROC curve was plotted,with an area under the curve(AUC)of 0.95(95%CI:0.91~0.99;P<0.001).The sensitivity and the specificity were 0.89 and 0.87,respectively.Conclusion The differences in node strength between patient groups may serve as a potential neuroimaging biomarker.Integration of node connectivity strengths from these differential brain regions can achieve superior discrimination accuracy.
6.Trend change of suicide mortality and disease burden among elderly aged 60 and above from 2012 to 2023 in Chongqing
Xianbin DING ; Xianxian YANG ; Yan JIAO ; Rui DING ; Ting CHEN ; Xiaoyan LV ; Jiashi TANG
Chinese Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases 2025;51(6):327-334
Objective To analyze the trends of suicide mortality and disease burden among the elderly aged 60 and above in Chongqing from 2012 to 2023,providing evidence for targeted interventions.Methods Death cases of elderly aged 60 and above were extracted from death registration between 2012 and 2023 according to death records(International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems,10th version:X60-X84,Y87).The data were analyzed to calculate indicators such as the mortality rate,standardized mortality rate,years of life lost(YLL)rate,and average years of life lost(AYLL),and the composition ratio of different causes of death with using Excel 2010 and SPSS 26.0.The comparison of mortality rates between male and female,urban and rural area was conducted using the x2 test.The trend changes of the rates were expressed by the annual percentage change(APC)and the average annual percentage change(AAPC).Results From 2012 to 2023,the suicide mortality rate and standardized mortality rate of the elderly aged 60 and above generally showed a downward trend,decreasing by 3.54%and 4.02%,respectively(P<0.05).From 2012 to 2016,the suicide mortality rate increased by an average of 4.53%per year,and from 2016 to 2021,it decreased by an average of 8.91%per year,and both trends were significant(P<0.05).Only in 2020 and 2022,the male suicide mortality rate was significantly higher than that of females(P<0.05).From 2012 to 2023,the suicide mortality rate and standardized mortality rate of males and females decreased by an average of 2.86%,3.44%,4.21%,and 4.69%per year respectively,and the trends were significant(P<0.05).The suicide mortality rate of the elderly aged 60 and above in rural areas was significantly higher than that in urban areas over the years(P<0.05).From 2012 to 2023,the suicide mortality rate and standardized mortality rate in urban areas remained relatively stable(P>0.05),while the suicide mortality rate and standardized mortality rate of the elderly aged 60 and above in rural areas decreased by an average of 3.44%and 4.02%per year respectively,and the trends were significant(P<0.05).The YLL rate and AYLL caused by suicide among the elderly aged 60 and above decreased from 3.03‰ and 18.54 years in 2012 to 2.26‰ and 17.50 years in 2023 respectively,and the AAPC were-4.02%and-0.60%respectively,and the trends were significant(P<0.05).By comparing the composition of deaths by different suicide methods over the years,it was found that the proportion of deaths due to pesticide poisoning showed a downward trend,while the proportions of deaths by hanging,jumping from a height,and drowning showed an upward trend.Conclusion The suicide mortality rate of the elderly aged 60 and above in Chongqing is relatively high.Although demonstrating an overall downward trend,enhanced efforts toward early identification and intervention for elderly suicide should be enhanced.
7.The relationship between cerebral perfusion status,blood pressure variability and prognosis after combined cerebral revascularization surgery in patients with moyamoya disease
Shao ZHANG ; Liming ZHAO ; Chaoyue LI ; Jiangong MA ; Sen HE ; Dan LI ; Xiaobin WANG
Chinese Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases 2025;51(6):342-348
Objective To investigate the relationship between cerebral perfusion status,blood pressure variability,and prognosis in patients with moyamoya disease following cerebral revascularization.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on 108 patients who underwent their first combined cerebral revascularization between January 2019 and July 2022 at the Department of Neurosurgery,First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University,and Henan Provincial People's Hospital.Based on postoperative cerebral perfusion improvement,patients were categorized into a"good"group and a"general"group.Baseline characteristics,key imaging parameters,blood pressure variability,and symptom scores were compared and analyzed between the two groups.Results In this study,there were 55 cases in the good group and 53 cases in the general group.According to the comparative analysis of the postoperative indicators between the good group and the general group,Statistically significant differences were observed in symptom improvement[42(79.25%)vs.52(94.55%)],TIA[22(41.51%)vs.11(20.00%)],and cerebral infarction[6(11.32%)vs.0(0.00%)],mRS score and the Matsushima classification(P<0.05).However,there was no statistically significant difference in the BPV-related index between the two groups of patients before the operation(all P>0.05).When comparing nine blood pressure variability(BPV)-related indices including the mean of 24-hour,daytime,and nighttime systolic blood pressure,coefficient of variability(CV),and average real variability(ARV)between the two groups,no significant differences were observed in the BPV-related indices before surgery between the two groups(P>0.05).The differences in the BPV-related indices before and after surgery(postoperative index-preoperative index)between the two groups were statistically significant(P<0.05).Postoperative cerebral perfusion status was positively correlated with prognosis and negatively correlated with BPV.Conclusion Patients with good improvement in cerebral perfusion status after combined revascularization for moyamoya disease have less blood pressure variability and better prognosis.
8.Study of the prognostic value of postoperative patients with severe traumatic brain injury
Hongtao CHEN ; Liping ZHAN ; Bo CHEN
Chinese Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases 2025;51(6):349-353
Objective To analyze prognostic factors in postoperative patients with severe traumatic brain injury.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of patients with severe traumatic brain injury treated at our hospital from January 2020 to May 2024.Based on the Glasgow Outcome Scale scores(GOS)of patients at 3 months postoperatively,they were divided into a favorable prognosis group and an unfavorable prognosis group.The baseline characteristics of the two groups were compared,and the influencing factors associated with early postoperative poor prognosis were analyzed.Results A total of 140 patients were included in the study,including 58 cases in the good prognosis group and 82 cases in the poor prognosis group.There were significant differences in Glasgow coma scale(GCS)score(t=14.137,P=0.002),Rotterdam CT score(t=18.516,P=0.007),and disseminated intravascular coagulation(DIC)score(t=10.428,P=0.008)between the two groups at admission(P<0.05).Multivariate analysis showed that low GCS score(OR=0.273,95%CI:0.126-0.671,P=0.008),high Rotterdam CT Score(OR=1.804,95%CI:1.026-4.557,P=0.018)and high DIC score(OR=1.648,95%CI:1.173-2.424,P=0.020)were important risk factors for poor prognosis.Conclusions Unfavorable postoperative prognosis in severe traumatic brain injury patients correlates with the admission GCS score,Rotterdam CT score,and International Society on Thrombosis and DIC score.A lower GCS score,higher Rotterdam CT score,and higher DIC score at admission were significantly associated with an increased risk of poor postoperative prognosis.
9.Neurobiological mechanisms in anorexia nervosa:A meta-analysis using activation likelihood estimation(ALE)
Yanbo WANG ; Yulian BU ; Tianxiao SHEN ; Yibing ZHANG ; Shikun ZHAN ; Bomin SUN ; Jing ZHANG ; Kejia HU
Chinese Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases 2025;51(6):363-369
Objective To explore the differences in neural activity between patients with anorexia nervosa(AN)and healthy controls(HC),as well as the association between these differences and symptoms in AN patients,using activation likelihood estimation(ALE)meta-analysis.Methods The literature search covered the period from 2000 to March 2025.From a pool of 588 identified studies,4 studies focusing on the neural activity differences between AN patients and HC were selected for inclusion.These studies comprised 106 participants and 21 sets of coordinates.The ALE meta-analysis method was employed,and the GingerALE software was used to systematically analyze the reported brain region changes and their peak coordinates,aiming to investigate the differences in brain functional activity between AN patients and HC.Results Compared to the HC group,AN group showed significantly enhanced activation in the left parahippocampal gyrus/amygdala(ALE value=0.39×10-2),right parahippocampal gyrus/amygdala(ALE value=0.39×10-2)and suboccipital gyrus(ALE value=0.39×10-2),along with a significant reduction in activation in Brodmann area 17(ALE value=0.61×10-2)(P<0.01,FWE corrected).Conclusion Key brain regions in AN patients including the parahippocampal gyrus,inferior occipital gyrus,and amygdala demonstrate significant functional activation abnormalities.
10.Research progress on the mechanism of new antidiabetic drugs in delaying cognitive impairment
Yingjie FENG ; Yajing WANG ; Zifan ZHU ; Na LUO ; Penghua FANG ; Zhenwen ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases 2025;51(6):380-384,后插1
Patients with diabetes mellitus are at a significantly elevated risk of developing cognitive impairment,which adversely impacts their quality of life and imposes a substantial burden on the healthcare system.Novel antidiabetic agents,including sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors(SGLT-2i),dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors(DPP-4i),glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists(GLP-1RAs),and dual glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor/glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide receptor agonists(e.g.,Tirzepatide),have been shown to not only effectively regulate glycemic control but also mitigate cognitive decline by inhibiting inflammation,reducing oxidative stress,preventing apoptosis,attenuating amyloid β-protein(Aβ)deposition,and suppressing tau protein phosphorylation.

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