1.Impulsive behavior in heroin addicts:a P00 ERP study
Bin LIN ; Ruobing QIAN ; Xianming FU ; Wenfu HU ; Tao YI ; Chaoshi NIU ; Yehan WANG
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2012;21(3):235-237
Objective To investigate the characteristic of P30o event-related potentials(ERP) of impulsive behavior in heroin addicts.Methods The Iowa gambling task (IGT) were performed by using the paradigm for psychological experiment both in heroin addiction group (HA group) and health control group (HC group),the inspection of electroencephalography were underwent in all the subjects concurrently.Following the collection of data of ERP,amplitude and latency of P300 were compared between the two groups,and then the relationship betweenamplitude or latency of P300 and the results of Barratt impulsiveness scale were analyzed separately.Results Compared to HC group,BIS score as well as the numbers of high frequency loss cards were significantly higher in HA group ( HA:75.12 ± 12.49,91.14 ± 21.35 ; HC:66.54 ± 8.61,73.71 ± 18.91 ; P < 0.05 ),while the both two groups had visible waveforms of P30o,and the amplitude and latency were markedly lower ( HA:4.92 ± 1.14,293.43 ± 36.21 ; HC:7.65 ± 1.59,332.68 ± 40.15 ; P < 0.05 ) and were negatively associated with BIS score in HA group( r =-0.76,-0.52,P< 0.05).Logistic regression results showed that the scores of BIS-11 were related to amplitude of P30o merely( P < 0.05 ).Conclusion Impulsive behavior can be observed from the abnormal characteristic of the P300 event-related potential of impulsive behavior in heroin addicts,which may partly contribute to both addiction and relapse of heroin addict.
2.Microsurgical treatment of neurilemmoma in upper cervical spinal canal: 59 cases report
Lin WANG ; Xianming FU ; Chaoshi NIU ; Ruobing QIAN ; Shiying LIN ; Ying JI ; Yehan WANG
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2011;34(1):34-37
Objective To explore surgical techniques and curative effects of microsurgical treatment for neurilemmoma in upper cervical spinal canal. Methods From Jan. 2004 to Nov. 2007, 59 cases of schwannoma was resected through microoperation, the operation was conducted through a posteromedial approach, using German Laika microscope resection of the tumor, large tumors cannot complete resection,block or sac, resection postoperative neck activity conventional neck restrictions, with following observation of 6 months-2 years. Results A complete recovery was achieved in 54 cases, an improvement of symptoms was achieved in 5 cases, no death was encountered. Follow-up observations were carried out in 55 cases from 3 months-2 years (6.5 ± 1.5 months). MRI examinations 3-12 months after operation in 35 cases found no residual or recurrent tumor. X-ray radiography under anteroposterior, lateral, and open-mouth view 6 months after operation in 42 cases showed no spinal deformation and good vertebral stability. Conclusions As long as neurilemmoma in upper cervical spinal canal are diagnosed, a microsurgical treatment should be given as early as possible. Appropriate selection of surgical approach, skillful microsurgical techniques in accordance with pathological types of lesions, and principles of minimal invasion are critical for the operation safety.
3.Microsurgery and strategies of patients with pituitary adenomas through single-nostril transsphenoidal approach
Chaoshi NIU ; Wanhai DING ; Ying JI ; Shiying LING ; Xiaofeng JIANG ; Ruobing QIAN ; Xiangping WEI ; Xianming FU
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2008;31(2):112-115
Objective To analysis the therapeutic effect of microsurgery through single-nostril transsphenoidal approach on pituitary adenomas and to study the surgical skill and postoperative complications about microsurgery for pituitary adenomas.Methods The clinical manifestations,pathological type, removal percentage,postoperative complications and follow-up data of 241 cases with pituitary ademoma by microsurgery through single-nostril transsphenoidal approach were analysed retrospectively.Results 171(7 1%)cases were achieved total tumor removal,28(11.6%)cases were achieved subtotal tumor removal,26(10.7%)cases were achieved most tumor removal and 16(6.6%)cases were achieved partial tumor removal.Most of patients achieved better results,however there were 38(15.8%)eases with diabetes insipidus,12(4.9%)cases with transient worse sight,4(1.6%)cases with cerebrospinal fluid leakage,2(0.8%)cases with oculomotor paralysis,and no death.The postoperative complications were cured and outcome was considered as good.The follow-up period was 1-36 months in 241 patients and the clinical symptoms were improved by different degrees.Conclusion Pituitary adenomas can be treated by microsurgery through single-nostril transsphenoidal approach due to the time of operation shorten,the postoperative complications.
4.An fMRI study on the dorsal attention network of heroin addicts and heroin abstainers
Zhiqiang KANG ; Ruobing QIAN ; Bin LIN ; Ji YUAN ; Chaoshi NIU ; Xianming FU ; Yehan WANG
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2015;24(7):595-598
Objective To explore the functional imaging alteration of dorsal attention network (DAN) between heroin addicts and heroin abstainers and probe into its influence on attentional function.Methods Attention-related neuropsychological assessments were applied to evaluate the difference of attentional function between heroin addicts and heroin abstainers.With the functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data obtained from 17 heroin addicts and 15 heroin abstainers at resting state,we extracted the DANs of heroin withdrawal group and heroin dependence group respectively by using independent component analysis (ICA) and analysed the differences of intra-group and inter-group,then correlation analysis was performed among brain areas which have significant difference between groups and Stroop interference effect test.Results Compared with the heroin dependence group,there was a better result of attentional function in the heroin withdrawal group (P<0.05),especially at the digit span test(backward) (P=0.0363),digit symbol test (writing) (P =0.0195),Stroop test C (reaction) (P =0.0379),Stroop test C (error) (P=0.0014) and Stroop interference effect test (P=0.0002).Neuroimaging findings demonstrated that there was a similar DAN in the heroin withdrawal group and heroin dependence group which mainly included the bilateral intraparietal suleus,postcentral gyrus and frontal eye field.Compared with the DAN of heroin addicts,significantly enhanced functional connectivity within the DAN of heroin abstainers was observed in the left superior parietal lobule (MIN:-24,-75,48),right inferior parietal lobule (MIN:39,-54,45) and left inferior parietal lobule (MIN:-33,-51,57).Significant negative correlations were observed between these brain areas and Stroop interference effect test in the heroin dependence group (r=-0.79,-0.69,-0.64,P<0.01),but not in the heroin withdrawal group.Conclusions Heroin addiction can impair attentional function,compared with the DAN of heroin addicts,significantly enhanced functional connectivity in the left superior parietal lobule as well as bilateral inferior parietal lobule are observed in the heroin abstainers at resting state,which may be one of the neural mechanisms of attentional function improvement.
5.Reoperation for recurrent pituitary apoplexy after the successful initial transnasal-sphenoidal approach surgery
Ruobing QIAN ; Min WU ; Xianming FU ; Xiangpin WEI ; Shiying LING ; Ying JI ; Chaoshi NIU ; Yehan WANG
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2012;35(5):360-363,443
Objective To discuss the reoperation method for recurrent pituitary apoplexy after the successful initial transnasal-sphenoidal surgery.Methods Twenty-one patients with pituitary apoplexy were found recurrence after previous tumor resection via transsphenoidal surgery in 9 months to 5 years.In the reoperation,transsphenoidal approach would be still used.The anterior wall of sphenoid sinus and the sellar floor were located accurately,and then the remnants of them were removed as large as possible to expand the range of bone window.Next,the intrasellar hematoma was cleared away gently,and the residual tumor was removed progressively and thoroughly to make sure the sellar diaphragm subsiding fully and finally removed the whole tumor.Results Most of recurrent tumors were found to be of soft texture with rich blood supply,and 17 cases were still apoplexy.In 18 cases of the 21 patients,total resection was achieved.However,for the other 3 cases with tumor aggressive growth,only massive resection was achieved,and underwent stereotactic radiosurgery postoperatively.Postoperative clinical symptoms were alleviated in 15 cases,whose hormones were also decreased.Temporary diabetes insipidus and hypopituitarism appeared in 5 and 3 cases respectively,but all of these postoperative complications were relieved after symptomatic treatment.Two cases of intraoperative cerebrospinal fluid leakage were resolved by packing the cavity with muscle and fat flaps.All cases were followed up for 3 months- 5 years,residual tumor enlarged in only 1 case of massive resection,which umderwent transsphenoidal surgery for the third time,no other cases recurred.Conclusion Operation via the transsphenoidal approach of recurrent pituitary apoplexy after successful initial transsphenoidal surgery could achieve high total resection rate.While the accurate locating,full expansion of the saddle bone window,and repeatedly scraping the apoplexy tumor to get a full subsidence for the sellar diaphragm,are the key points to remove tumors totally as well as to improve the symptoms.
6.The study on degree attribute values in post concussion syndrome patients with tinnitu
Yongxuan ZHAO ; Xianming FU ; Ruobing QIAN ; Dong ZHANG ; Chunsheng XIA ; Chaoshi NIU ; Yehan WANG
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2017;26(5):405-410
ObjectiveTo explore the changes of degree attribute values and its significance of post-concussion syndrome (PCS) patients with tinnitus by the brain network research method based on graph theory.Methods34 PCS patients were chosen,including 17 PCS patients with bilateral tinnitus (PCS tinnitus group) and 17 PCS patients without tinnitus (PCS non-tinnitus group).Meanwhile,17 healthy individuals with the matched age,gender and educational background were recruited as the control.Degree attribute values of PCS patients with tinnitus were figured out with the brain network research method based on graph theory.Results(1)The degree attribute values of PCS patients without tinnitus at left orbital middle frontal gyrus (3.13±1.07),left thalamus (2.51±1.03),left superior temporal gyrus (3.67±1.31),right anterior cingulate cortex (3.13±1.25),right posterior cingulate cortex (2.13±1.08) and right supramarginal gyrus (4.46±1.35) were reduced compared with the control group (4.41±1.47,3.71±1.08,5.27±2.13,5.51±0.67,5.63±2.16 and 5.64±1.30) (P<0.05).The degree attribute values of PCS patients without tinnitus at left posterior cingulate cortex (5.87±1.06) and left gyrus lingualis (4.67±1.48) increased compared with the control group (4.41±1.46,3.21±1.27) (P<0.05).(2) The degree attribute values of PCS patients with tinnitus at left posterior cingulate cortex (3.37±1.54),left parahippocampal gyrus (3.41±1.62),left amygdala (2.25±1.43),left angular gyrus (4.17±1.02),left superior temporal gyrus (3.25±1.02),right thalamus (2.35±1.34),right Heschl gyri (3.97±1.62),right superior temporal gyrus (3.26±1.22),right cuneus (3.18±1.32) and right lingular lobe (3.26±1.42) were decreased,compared with the control group (4.41±1.46,5.27±2.13,3.71±1.08,5.63±2.61,5.64±1.30,3.43±1.33,5.63±2.16,5.13±1.64,5.51±0.67,4.24±0.63) (P<0.05).The degree attribute values of PCS patients with tinnitus at right posterior cingulate cortex (5.76±1.83),left MPFC (6.08±1.62) and right precuneus (6.08±1.06) were increased,compared with the control group (4.47±1.26,4.41±1.47,4.81±0.62) (P<0.05).(3)The degree attribute values of PCS patients with tinnitus at left MPFC,left amygdale,left parahippocampal gyrus,right Heschl gyri,right superior temporal gyrus,right cuneus and right lingular lobe were decreased,compared with PCS patients without tinnitus (P<0.05).The degree attribute values of PCS patients with tinnitus at right posterior cingulate cortex and left insular lobe increased,compared with PCS patients without tinnitus (P<0.05).ConclusionsPCS patients with tinnitus present the alteration of degree attribute in related brain network structure.The alteration in degree attribute of relevant brain zones in auditory system,limbic system and default network system may be important factors which result in tinnitus of PCS patients.
7.Error processing in heroin addicts: an event-related potential study
Bin LIN ; Ruobing QIAN ; Xianming FU ; Xiaopeng HAN ; Hao ZHANG ; Wenfu HU ; Tao YI ; Xiangpin WEI ; Chaoshi NIU ; Yehan WANG
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2012;(10):706-710
Objective To investigate the relationship between impulsive behaviors and the errorrelated negativity (ERN) component of event-related potentials of error processing in heroin addicts.Methods Using the paradigms for psychological experiment,the Iowa gambling task (IGT) was performed both in heroin addiction group (HA group,20 cases) and healthy control group (HC group,20 cases),and the inspection of electroencephalography was underwent in all subjects concurrently.Following the collection of data,the amplitude and latency of ERN were compared between the two groups,and then the relationship between the amplitude of ERN and the scores of Barratt Impulsiveness Scale (BIS-11) was analyzed separately.Results Decision-making course had no effect on the net score remarkably in HA group (F =1.21,P >0.05).Compared with HC group(64.3 ±8.4,73.8 ± 16.4),BIS score as well as the numbers of high frequency loss cards were significantly higher in HA group(75.2 ±7.6,105.5 ±22.2; t =-5.39,-9.24 ; P < 0.05),while both the two groups had visible waveforms of ERN,and the amplitude was markedly lower in HA group(HA:(4.23 ±0.87) μV,HC:(6.11 ± 1.09) μV; t =5.96,P <0.05),but no statistical difference was found in latency of these two groups(HC:(102.1 ±28.2) ms,HA:(107.8 ±24.2) ms;t =-0.62,P =0.54),and the amplitude of the two groups was negatively associated with BIS score respectively in both two groups (HC:r =-0.66,HA:r =-0.78 ; both P < 0.05).Conclusion The reduced capability of error processing maybe partly contribute to both addiction and relapse to heroin addict,and the ERN event-related potential could be regarded as an indicator of impulsive behaviors and the capability error processing.
8.Nomogram model construction for predicting pulmonary complications after deep brain stimulation and its prodictive value in patients with Parkinson's disease
Hongxia ZHUANG ; Xiaolei JING ; Xueqi WANG ; Ruobing QIAN ; Chaoshi NIU
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2021;20(3):233-239
Objective:To explore the influencing factors for pulmonary complications of patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) after deep brain stimulation (DBS), and to construct a nomogram model for predicting pulmonary complications after DBS.Methods:Two hundred and seventy-two patients with PD accepted DBS, admitted to our hospital from March 2015 to December 2019, were chosen in our study; they were divided into pulmonary complication group ( n=56) and non-pulmonary complication group ( n=216). The clinical data of patients from the two groups were compared retrospectively. Multivariate Logistic regression was used to analyze the risk factors for pulmonary complications of patients with PD after DBS, and a nomogram model was established to predict the risk of pulmonary complications; receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to analyze the prediction performance of the model. Results:As compared with non-pulmonary complication group, the pulmonary complication group had significantly higher percentages of patients with history of pulmonary disease, preoperative albumin<35 g/L, preoperative forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1)/forced vital capacity (FVC)<60%, operation time≥180 min, and age≥70 years, and significantly lower Parkinson's disease sleep scale (PDSS) scores, unified Parkinson's disease rating scale Ⅲ (UPDRS Ⅲ) scores, and preoperative albumin level, and statistically longer postoperative hospital stays ( P<0.05). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis results showed that history of pulmonary disease ( OR=4.230, 95%CI: 2.035-8.207), preoperative albumin<35 g/L ( OR=6.159, 95%CI: 2.570-5.091), preoperative FEV1/FVC<60% ( OR=31.771, 95%CI: 6.702-66.412), operation time≥180 min ( OR=3.550, 95%CI: 2.261-10.065), age≥70 years ( OR=3.714, 95%CI: 1.451-4.827), and PDSS scores ( OR=1.017, 95%CI: 1.351-13.880) were the independent risk factors for pulmonary complications of patients with PD after DBS. Nomogram model established by using the above indicators showed that area under the curve for predicting pulmonary complications of patients with PD after DBS was 0.841 ( 95%CI: 0.774-0.904, P=0.000), with sensitivity of 84.03% and specificity of 75.06%. Conclusion:PD patients with history of pulmonary disease, preoperative albumin<35 g/L, preoperative FEV1/FVC<60%, operation time≥180 min, age≥70 years, and low PDSS scores are trend to have pulmonary complications after DBS; the nomogram model based on the above variables is highly effective in predicting the risk of postoperative pulmonary complications.
9.Effects of Bushen Zhuyun Prescription on Endometrial Angiogenesis by Regulating Mitochondrial Function
Yuling ZHOU ; Jinglei ZHANG ; Can CAO ; Ying SUN ; Ruobing NIU ; Yingmei ZHANG ; Shuchan HU ; Lin LUO ; Ming HE
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;31(1):91-96
Objective To observe the effects of Bushen Zhuyun Prescription on regulating mitochondrial function and endometrial angiogenesis;To explore its mechanism of improving endometrial receptivity.Methods The mouse model of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation(COH)was established,and the mice were randomly divided into normal group,model group,and Bushen group,with 20 mice in each group.Bushen group received Bushen Zhuyun Prescription for gavage for 11 d,and the normal group and model group received normal saline for gavage.The number of embryo implantation was counted,the endometrial morphology was observed by HE staining,α-smooth muscle actin(α-SMA)expression was observed by immunofluorescence staining.Human endometrial microvascular endothelial cells(HEMECs)were cultured in vitro,they were divided into control group,VEGFA group,Bushen group and VEGFA + Bushen group,and were intervened with VEGFA and/or Bushen Zhuyun Prescription medicated serum.The activities of mitochondrial respiratory chain complexes Ⅰ-Ⅳ,the content of ATP,the expression of PCNA and Caspase-3 were detected.Results Animal experiment showed that,compared with the normal group,the number of embryo implantation in model group significantly decreased(P<0.05),α-SMA protein expression in endometrial tissue significantly decreased(P<0.05);compared with the model group,the number of embryo implantation in Bushen group significantly increased(P<0.05),α-SMA protein expression in endometrial tissue significantly increased(P<0.05).Cell experiment showed that,Bushen Zhuyun Prescription medicated serum could increase the activity of mitochondrial respiratory chain complexes Ⅰ-Ⅳ and ATP content in HEMECs,promote PCNA protein expression,and inhibit Caspase-3 protein expression(P<0.05,P<0.01).Conclusion Bushen Zhuyun Prescription can promote endometrial angiogenesis through improving mitochondrial function.
10.Altered functional and causal connectivity in attention and default mode network of postconcussional syndrome patients
Luwei JIANG ; Ruobing QIAN ; Xianming FU ; Yiming ZHANG ; Dong ZHANG ; Chunsheng XIA ; Nan PENG ; Bin LIN ; Chaoshi NIU ; Yehan WANG
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2018;17(10):1008-1013
Objective Transient brain function inhibition is a common symptom after mild brain injury,but some patients show persistent post-concussional syndrome (PCS).The aims of this study are to assess functional and causal connectivity of attention and default mode network using resting-state functional MR imaging (fMRI) to investigate the abnormal connectivity and its significance in PCS patients.Methods Resting-state fMRI data were collected from 23 PCS patients with attention disorders,admitted to our hospital from November 2015 to October 2016 and 21 age-,gender,and education-matched healthy controls recruited at the same period.The fMRI data were analyzed by group independent component analysis (ICA) toolbox to attention networks and default mode network (DMN).The components of the selected networks were compared in PCS and healthy controls to explore the changes of functional connectivity (FC).Granger causality analysis (GCA) was performed by taking the above significant brain areas as regions of interest (ROIs) to calculate bivariate coefficient of each pair of ROIs.Comparisons were performed to find the significant different causal connectivity of the two groups.Results In attention networks,the FC value of left frontal eye field (FEF),bilateral intraparietal sulcus (IPS),bilateral ventral prefrontal cortex (vPFC) and bilateral temporo-parietal junction (TPJ) was decreased.In DMN,the FC value of bilateral medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) was reduced and bilateral precuneus (PCUN) was enhanced.Correlating GCA value,it was increased significantly from left FEF to left PCUN and IPS,while it was reduced from left PCUN and IPS to left FEF;and it was decreased from left IPS to left vPFC and increased from left TPJ to left PCUN.Conclusion The attention networks are restrained in resting state,which may influence the attention function in PCS patients;and the causal connection is altered in the above ROIs,and these changes may be related to inhibition of activation of default network to compensate for the loss of attention function by antagonistic effects in PCS patients.