Objective:To investigate the longitudinal stability of the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), and the Activity of Daily Living Scale (ADL).Methods:The longitudinal cognitive assessment results of 68 dementia patients admitted to the Dementia and Leukoencephalopathy Outpatient Clinic, Department of Neurology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, from January 2021 to January 2024, were retrospectively analyzed, including the total and sub-items scores of the MMSE, MoCA, and ADL. Two different rules were applied to analyze the abnormality rates: rule 1, where the current test result being better than the previous one was considered an abnormality; rule 2, where the current test result being better than the previous average score was considered an abnormality (If a patient had only 2 cognitive assessments, rule 2 was considered the same as rule 1). Two rules were used to analyze the abnormality rates of the scales. The statistical analyses were repeated after excluding patients with possible anxiety and depression status.Results:In assessing the total score stability, MMSE showed the lowest abnormality rates [27.2% (31/114) under rule 1 and 29.8% (34/114) under rule 2], while MoCA had the highest abnormality rates [41.3% (26/63) and 46.0% (29/63), respectively]. The ADL abnormality rates were 27.7% (23/83) and 33.7% (28/83), respectively. Among MoCA sub-items, category cue, multiple choice cue, second memory trial, orientation, and clock showed higher abnormality rates [31.7%(20/63), 30.2%(19/63), 23.8%(15/63), 22.2%(14/63), 22.2%(14/63), respectively]. After excluding population with possible anxiety and depression status, the relative abnormality rates of MMSE and ADL sub-items did not significantly change, while the abnormality rate of orientation in MoCA sub-items decreased relatively.Conclusion:The MMSE and ADL exhibit good stability in long-term monitoring of dementia patients, serving as essential tools for assessing and following up cognitive changes.

Objective:To investigate the longitudinal stability of the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), and the Activity of Daily Living Scale (ADL).Methods:The longitudinal cognitive assessment results of 68 dementia patients admitted to the Dementia and Leukoencephalopathy Outpatient Clinic, Department of Neurology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, from January 2021 to January 2024, were retrospectively analyzed, including the total and sub-items scores of the MMSE, MoCA, and ADL. Two different rules were applied to analyze the abnormality rates: rule 1, where the current test result being better than the previous one was considered an abnormality; rule 2, where the current test result being better than the previous average score was considered an abnormality (If a patient had only 2 cognitive assessments, rule 2 was considered the same as rule 1). Two rules were used to analyze the abnormality rates of the scales. The statistical analyses were repeated after excluding patients with possible anxiety and depression status.Results:In assessing the total score stability, MMSE showed the lowest abnormality rates [27.2% (31/114) under rule 1 and 29.8% (34/114) under rule 2], while MoCA had the highest abnormality rates [41.3% (26/63) and 46.0% (29/63), respectively]. The ADL abnormality rates were 27.7% (23/83) and 33.7% (28/83), respectively. Among MoCA sub-items, category cue, multiple choice cue, second memory trial, orientation, and clock showed higher abnormality rates [31.7%(20/63), 30.2%(19/63), 23.8%(15/63), 22.2%(14/63), 22.2%(14/63), respectively]. After excluding population with possible anxiety and depression status, the relative abnormality rates of MMSE and ADL sub-items did not significantly change, while the abnormality rate of orientation in MoCA sub-items decreased relatively.Conclusion:The MMSE and ADL exhibit good stability in long-term monitoring of dementia patients, serving as essential tools for assessing and following up cognitive changes.

【Objective】 To retrospectively analyze the indexes of autologous blood transfusion during heart valve replacement, in order to provide reference for allogeneic blood transfusion during heart valve replacement surgery under direct vision. 【Methods】 The data of 180 patients who underwent heart valve replacement in our hospital from January 2020 to December 2021 were analyzed retrospectively. The patients were divided into allogeneic and non-allogeneic blood transfusion group based on whether allogeneic blood was transfused during the operation, and the general data and 24 hours pre- and post-operative clinical examination indexes were compared. 【Results】 Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that age (OR=1.110, 95% CI: 1.058-1.165, P<0.05) and intraoperative cardiopulmonary bypass time (OR=1.062, 95% CI: 1.038-1.086, P<0.05) were risk factors for allogeneic blood transfusion, and preoperative Hb content (OR=0.910, 95%CI: 0.868-0.953, P<0.05) was a protective factor. The RBC count(4.16±0.73 vs 4.52±0.71)×10¹²/L and Hb(120.94±17.97 vs 136.57±19.33) g/L at 24 hours preoperative in the allogeneic transfusion group were lower than those in the non-allogeneic transfusion group, and the RBC(3.51±0.53 vs 4.13±0.78)×10¹²/L, Hb(114.15±11.68 vs 124.79±14.96)g/L and platelet count(124.28±32.11 vs 148.29±26.62)×10⁹/L at 24 hours postoperative were significantly lower than those in the non-allogeneic transfusion group (P<0.05). 【Conclusion】 Age and intraoperative cardiopulmonary bypass time are the risk factors for autologous and allogeneic blood transfusion during heart valve replacement under direct vision, and the preoperative Hb content is a protective factor. It is necessary to evaluate the symptomatic treatment of patients before operation and reduce allogeneic blood transfusion.

Objective To construct the evaluation index of physical restraint nursing quality for neurosurgical patients,which can guide nurses'clinical practice and continuously improve work flow and quality.Methods Under the guidance of three-dimensional quality structure model,the evaluation index of nursing quality of physical restraint in neurosurgery patients was established by reviewing literature,interviewing experts and using Delphi expert correspondence.Results The effective recovery rate of three rounds of expert enquiry was 100％,the expert authority coefficient was＞0.9,the first and second coordination co-efficients were 0.126 and 0.094(P＜0.001),and the final evaluation index included 3 first-level indicators and 31 second-level indicators.Conclusion The established evaluation indexes are scientific,standardized and comprehensive,which can guide the nursing quality of neurosurgery patients with physical restraint.

Objective:To analyze the clinical and imaging features of patients with COVID-19-related osmotic demyelination syndrome (ODS).Methods:COVID-19-related ODS cases diagnosed in the Department of Neurology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital from January 2020 to September 2023 were retrospectively reviewed. And their past medical history, possible triggers, clinical manifestations, imaging manifestations, treatment and prognosis were summarized.Results:A total of 5 patients with COVID-19-related ODS were included. Electrolyte disturbances acted as an inducement of ODS in all patients (5/5),4 of whom with hyponatremia. Four of 5 patients first presented with disturbance of consciousness, followed by predominant dystonia. Imaging of all patients (5/5) showed isolated extrapontine myelinolysis (EPM). With the prolongation of the course of disease, such signal intensity could return to normal, and lesions showed atrophic changes in some patients. The patients′ clinical symptoms were partly relieved within a few days to a few months after treatment.Conclusions:COVID-19-related ODS is mostly associated with hyponatremia, and EPM is more common. COVID-19 should be considered as a risk factor for ODS.

A young female patient with acne and elevated testosterone level underwent plasma steroid hormones testing and found a significant increase in aldosterone. We excluded testing interference and verified the absence of hypertension, hypokalemia, and adrenal occupancy, as well as primary and secondary hyperaldosteronism. During follow-up, a temporal correlation was found between aldosterone levels and the use of drospirenone and ethinylestradiol tablets. It was observed that the combination of drospirenone and ethinylestradiol could lead to the increase of aldosterone level and the concentration ratio of aldosterone to direct renin through different mechanisms. Drospirenone exerts an antagonistic effect on mineralocorticoid receptor to prevent the development of hypertension or hypokalemia. In clinical practice, it is necessary to pay attention to the effect of this drug on screening markers for primary aldosteronism. In the laboratory examination, when female patients with no symptoms of hypertension and hypokalemia but with elevated aldosterone levels are encountered, it can be verified whether they have a history of use of compound estrogen-progestin such as drospirenone and ethinylestradiol tablets, and appropriate tips are provided in the report.

This article focuses on a case study of sitosterolemia in a child who initially presented with hemolytic anemia and thrombocytopenia. Sitosterolemia is a rare autosomal recessive lipid metabolism disorder, difficult to diagnose due to its non-typical clinical manifestations. The 8-year-old patient was initially misdiagnosed with pyruvate kinase deficiency. Comprehensive biochemical and molecular biology analyses, including gene sequencing, eventually led to the correct diagnosis of sitosterolemia. This case highlights the complexity and diagnostic challenges of sitosterolemia, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and accurate diagnosis in patients presenting with similar symptoms.

Objective To develop a comprehensive family integrated care program for very low birth weight in-fants and to investigate the initial application effect of the program.Methods The family integrated care program for very low birth weight infants was developed using semi-structured interviews,a comprehensive literature review,and an expert consensus.A non-synchronous controlled trial was subsequently carried out.Between January and May 2023,35 participants accompanied by their parents for a minimum of 6 hours daily over a span of at least 3 days,were consecutively selected as an intervention group.Between January and May 2022,35 participants in the control group were treated with routine closed neonatal intensive care unit model.The application effect of the pro-gram on the clinical outcomes of very low birth weight infants was assessed,such as weight gain rate during hospi-talization,breastfeeding days,incidence of late-onset sepsis,incidence of extrauterine growth restriction at discharge,TIMP level at corrected gestational age of 37 weeks and hospitalization days.Results The authority coefficient of the 8 invited experts specializing in neonatal nursing and nursing management was 0.925.A comprehensive pro-gram was developed,consisting of 2 stages—preparation and implementation,and addressing 7 key themes:staff team formation and training,environmental support,assessment,parental training,family-integrated care implementation,peer support,and comprehensive communication.No shedding cases occurred during the application of the program.The outcomes indicated that the intervention group experienced a higher rate of weight gain and more days of breast-feeding compared to the control group,and the incidence of extrauterine growth retardation upon discharge was also lower,with statistically significant differences(all P＜0.05).However,there were no significant differences in other clinical outcomes(all P＞0.05).Conclusion The family integrated care program for very low birth weight infants de-veloped in this study is scientifically grounded,comprehensive,and practical.The implementation of this program can promote the weight gain and breastfeeding among very low birth weight infants,reduce the occurrence of extrauter-ine growth restriction upon discharge,and does not increase the incidence of late-onset sepsis.

Objective To develop a comprehensive family integrated care program for very low birth weight in-fants and to investigate the initial application effect of the program.Methods The family integrated care program for very low birth weight infants was developed using semi-structured interviews,a comprehensive literature review,and an expert consensus.A non-synchronous controlled trial was subsequently carried out.Between January and May 2023,35 participants accompanied by their parents for a minimum of 6 hours daily over a span of at least 3 days,were consecutively selected as an intervention group.Between January and May 2022,35 participants in the control group were treated with routine closed neonatal intensive care unit model.The application effect of the pro-gram on the clinical outcomes of very low birth weight infants was assessed,such as weight gain rate during hospi-talization,breastfeeding days,incidence of late-onset sepsis,incidence of extrauterine growth restriction at discharge,TIMP level at corrected gestational age of 37 weeks and hospitalization days.Results The authority coefficient of the 8 invited experts specializing in neonatal nursing and nursing management was 0.925.A comprehensive pro-gram was developed,consisting of 2 stages—preparation and implementation,and addressing 7 key themes:staff team formation and training,environmental support,assessment,parental training,family-integrated care implementation,peer support,and comprehensive communication.No shedding cases occurred during the application of the program.The outcomes indicated that the intervention group experienced a higher rate of weight gain and more days of breast-feeding compared to the control group,and the incidence of extrauterine growth retardation upon discharge was also lower,with statistically significant differences(all P＜0.05).However,there were no significant differences in other clinical outcomes(all P＞0.05).Conclusion The family integrated care program for very low birth weight infants de-veloped in this study is scientifically grounded,comprehensive,and practical.The implementation of this program can promote the weight gain and breastfeeding among very low birth weight infants,reduce the occurrence of extrauter-ine growth restriction upon discharge,and does not increase the incidence of late-onset sepsis.

Objective:To describe the current status and efficacy of additional acarbose combined with insulin therapy in adult patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) .Methods:Adult T1DM patients with acarbose combined with insulin (acarbose group) or insulin alone (insulin group), age≥18 years and disease course≥1 year, who were registered in the T1DM Translational Medicine Research Project of Guangdong Province from June 2011 to December 2014 were enrolled in the study. The hemoglobin A1c (HbA 1c), body weight, body mass index (BMI), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), insulin dosage and hypoglycemia of acarbose group and insulin group after 1 year were compared. Results:A total of 717 adult patients with T1DM were included (62 cases in acarbose group and 655 cases in insulin group). At the time of enrollment, the onset age of acarbose group was higher than that of insulin group [(31.1±12.3)years vs (27.4±12.4)years, P=0.019]; There were no significant differences in gender, age, course of disease, body weight, BMI, WHR, proportion of carbohydrate heat ≥50%, proportion of exercise time ≥150 min per week, HbA 1c, dosage of insulin, occurence of hypoglycemia and proportion of patients with dyslipidemia between the 2 groups (all P>0.05). After 1 year of follow-up, the HbA 1c in acarbose and insulin group decreased from baseline ( P=0.014, P<0.001), the body weight and BMI increased from baseline (all P<0.05), but WHR, insulin dosage and hypoglycemia occurrence were not statistically significant between the two groups (all P>0.05). After 1 year of follow-up, there were no significant difference in changes of HbA 1c, body weight, BMI, WHR, insulin dosage and hypoglycemia occurrence in acarbose group compared with insulin group from baseline (all P>0.05). Conclusions:In the clinical practice of T1DM treatment, acarbose is used more frequently in patients with a slightly older age of onset. Treatment of T1DM with insulin combined with acarbose did not increase the incidence of hypoglycemia, and no benefit was observed in improving HbA 1c, maintaining body weight, and reducing insulin use.