1.Obstructive sleep apnea exacerbates cognitive impairment after stroke and the diagnostic value of serum BDNF and Tau protein
Dongmei ZHAO ; Feihu CAO ; Libo WANG ; Jun HUANG ; Yuxin DU ; Qian LIU
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2025;45(9):1195-1199
Objective To explore the impact of obstructive sleep apnea(OSA)on cognitive impairment in post-stroke patients,to explore its underlying mechanism and to evaluate potential diagnostic value by dynamically moni-toring the level of brain-derived neurotrophic factor(BDNF)and Tau protein in serum.Methods Totally 96 stroke patients admitted to Mianyang third People's Hospital from February 2022 to June 2024 were selected.They were divided into the groups complicated with OSA and control one without OSA following up of neuropsychological scales for 1 week,1 month,3 months,and 6 months after stroke for evaluating cognitive function.Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA)was applied to detect the level of BDNF and Tau protein in serum.The correlation of test results and the degree of cognitive impairment as well as their diagnostic value were analyzed.Results The AHI in the OSA group was significantly higher than that of control group,while LSaO2 and MSaO2 were significantly lower in the OSA group(P<0.05).One week and 1,3,6 month months after the onset of the disease,the MMSE and MoCA scores in the OSA group were significantly lower than those in the control group,BDNF level was signifi-cantly lower while Tau protein level was significantly higher as compare to those in control group(P<0.05).Pear-son correlation analysis showed that the serum BDNF level was positively correlated with both MMSE score(r=0.654,P<0.001)and MoCA score(r=0.689,P<0.001).However,the serum Tau protein level was nega-tively correlated with both MMSE score(r=-0.623,P<0.001)and MoCA score(r=-0.667,P<0.001).The ar-ea under the curve(AUC)of the combined detection of BDNF and Tau protein was greater than that of the individ-ual detection.The diagnostic value of the combined detection of BDNF and Tau protein for cognitive impairment in post-stroke patients was greater than that of the individual detection(P<0.05).Conclusions OSA significantly exacerbates patients'cognitive impairment after stroke.Elevated serum BDNF level and decreased Tau protein level may be the underlying mechanisms of cognitive impairment.Serum BDNF and Tau protein may function as potential biomarkers for diagnosis of cognitive impairment after stroke.
2.Influencing factors of depressive symptoms in patients with vestibular neuritis
Shuangzhi WANG ; Feihu CAO ; Liu WANG ; Jiawei HE ; Xin ZOU ; Diwen ZHANG
Sichuan Mental Health 2024;37(6):557-561
BackgroundVestibular neuritis is a common clinical acute peripheral vertigo disorder. Some patients may experience negative emotions states, leading to chronic exacerbation of vestibular neuritis and a poorer prognosis. Further research is needed to understand the psychological state of patients with vestibular neuritis and its influencing factors. ObjectiveTo explore the relationship between depressive symptoms and vestibular symptoms in patients with vestibular neuritis and its influencing factors, so as to provide references for clinical intervention. MethodsA total of 86 patients with vestibular neuritis, hospitalized in the Department of Neurology of the Third Hospital of Mianyang from June 2021 to June 2023, were included in the study. Assessments were conducted using the Hamilton Depression Scale-17 item (HAMD-17), Dizziness Assessment Rating Scale (DARS) and Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI). Patients were divided into depression group(n=46) and non-depression group(n=40) based on HAMD-17 score. Pearson correlation analysis was used to examine the correlation among each scale score. Binary Logistic regression was used to identify influencing factors for depressive symptoms. ResultsAmong the 86 patients, 46 (53.49%) exhibited depressive symptoms. Statistically significant differences were observed between depression group and non-depression group in terms of age, disease duration, years of education, DARS score and DHI score (t=4.512, 4.921, 2.712, 3.529, 5.471, P<0.01 ). In depression group, HAMD-17 score was positively correlated with DARS score and DHI score (r=0.345, 0.335, P<0.01). Binary Logistic regression analysis showed that age (OR=4.352, 95% CI: 1.520~12.462), disease duration(OR=3.772, 95% CI: 1.339~10.630), years of education (OR=0.074, 95% CI: 0.235~0.923), DARS score (OR=1.213, 95% CI: 0.405~3.628) and DHI score (OR=3.619, 95% CI: 1.246~10.514) were the influencing factors of depressive symptoms among patients with vestibular neuritis. ConclusionDepressive symptoms in patients with vestibular neuritis are positively correlated with vestibular symptoms. Risk factors for depressive symptoms in patients with vestibular neuritis include age, disease duration, DARS score and DHI score, while years of education serve as a protective factor.
3. Endoscopic minimally invasive treatment of gastric stromal tumors
Yonggang TIAN ; Zhenzi CAO ; Yanjie YOU ; Feihu BAI
Journal of Chinese Physician 2019;21(9):1424-1427
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is one of the most common tumors originating from gastrointestinal mesenchymal tissues, accounting for about 0.2% of all gastrointestinal tumors. It can occur anywhere in the gastrointestinal tract. Because gastrointestinal stromal tumors have the biological characteristics of non-directional differentiation and potential malignancy, it is very important to resect them completely in time.Traditional surgical excision has a good prognosis in the past, but it has some shortcomings, such as large trauma, slow postoperative recovery and more complications. In recent years, with the continuous development of digestive endoscopy technology, many new endoscopic techniques have emerged for the treatment of gastric stromal tumors, such as endoscopic mucosal dissection (ESD), endoscopic full-thickness resection (EFTR), endoscopy and laparoscopic combined surgery, but the safety and effectiveness of endoscopic surgery for gastric stromal tumors are still controversial in the industry.
4.Identification of a novel STK11 gene mutation in a family affected with hereditary Peutz-Jeghers syndrome.
Cuiyang XU ; Yue MA ; Fei CAO ; He ZHAO ; Yongjie WANG ; Zewen XIAO ; Jiebing TANG ; Feihu YAN ; Peng SUN ; Na ZHANG ; Ji TAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2018;35(1):89-91
OBJECTIVE To explore the genetic basis for a family affected with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS). METHODS Genomic DNA was extracted from peripheral blood and oral swab samples from the patient and her relatives. Next-generation sequencing (NGS) was used to analyze 106 target genes by capturing the exons and adjacent intronic regions. Suspected pathogenic mutation was verified by NGS. RESULTS A missense STK11 mutation was detected in the proband, which was not reported previously. The mutation has caused substitution of Leucine by Proline. NGS has detected the same mutation in the mother but not among other relatives. CONCLUSION This hereditary case of PJS may be attributed to the missense mutation of the STK11 gene.

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