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Effects of lamotrigine on sex hormone, seminal fluid and sexual function of male patients with epilepsy

Objective To investigate the influence of Lamotrigine (LTG) on sex hormone, seminal fluid and sexual function in male epilepsy patients. Methods The blood sex hormone levels and sperm quality were detected in 20 normal controls and 16 male epilepsy patients in Epilepsy Center of Sichuan Province People's Hospital from April 2015 to November 2016. All participants were detected before taking medicine and after being treated with LTG monotherapy for 1 year. The international index of erectile function-5 (IIEF-5) was employed to assess the sexual function in the groups above, and the results were compared. Results Compared with the control group, the total number of sperm, the rate of forward movement, survival, normal sperm and the score of IIEF-5 in the untreated group were less (P<0.05). LTG treatment group's sperm parameters and the score of IIEF-5 seemed improve, but there was no statistically significant difference (P>0.05). There was no significant difference in sexual hormones between the groups above (P>0.05). Conclusions Semen quality and the score of IIEF-5 in epileptic male decline more easily; LTG might improve the semen quality and sexual function, but no significant difference has being found.

降压药对老年高血压患者动脉弹性功能的影响

老年原发性高血压患者中，单纯收缩期高血压更常见，是心血管疾病的重要危险因素，主要归因于弹性动脉僵硬度增加。年龄和血压水平是影响动脉弹性功能的重要因素，而大动脉弹性功能减退是高血压患者并发心脑血管意外的重要病理生理基础，动脉壁结构和功能的改变是高血压疾病发生发展的早期标志。尽管不同种类降压药物在降压水平上总体差别很小，但对大动脉顺应性的改变有所不同。

乳腺癌术后的性功能障碍

Study on the Clinical Effect of Biofeedback Therapy for Functional Constipation

摘要:目的: 随机对照研究、评估生物反馈训练治疗慢性功能性便秘的疗效。 方法 : 60例慢性功能性便秘患者,随机分为治疗组30例和对照组30例。治疗组接受1个疗程(5周)生物反馈训练治疗(10次为一个疗程、一次30～45分钟、每周2次)。对照组患者接受聚乙二醇4000 10g BID 口服,疗程5周。治疗前后作便秘症状评分、结肠通过试验检测、直肠肛门压力检测。 结果 : 生物反馈训练和聚乙二醇4000均可使多数慢性功能性便秘患者的大便次数、大便性状及伴随症状恢复正常或缓解,总有效率分别为667%和80%(P ＞005)。生物反馈训练和聚乙二醇4000口服治疗后,结肠通过试验72小时标志物排出率分别为75%及73%,均较治疗前明显增加。生物反馈训练治疗后力排时肛门压明显下降。 结论 : 生物反馈训练对出口梗阻型、慢传输型便秘均有效,是一种有效的、新兴的治疗慢性功能性便秘的方法,可作为功能性便秘的一线治疗方法。Abstract: Objective: To assess the clinic effect of biofeedback therapy for functional constipation. Methods : Sixty cases of chronic functional constipation were randomly divided into treatment group (30 cases) and control group (30 cases). Cases in the treatment group were exposed to biofeedback for a fiveweeklong treatment course—individual treatment lasted for 3045 minutes and twice per week. Patients in the control group received PEG 4000 10g BID for five weeks. Data from constipation symptom score, colonic transit test, and anorectal manometry were done and compared before and after two kinds of treatments. Results : Biofeedback training and PEG 4000 could restore the stoolfrequency, stool characteristics and accompanying symptoms to normal or mitigation of the majority of patients with chronic functional constipation, with the total effective rates being 667% and 80% (P gt;005), respectively. After biofeedback training and PGE 4000 treatment, the discharge rate of 72hour markers of colonic transit test significantly increased to 75% and 73%, respectively. Additionally, anorectal pressure decreased dramatically after biofeedback training. Conclusion : Biofeedback training would play a positive role in outlet obstruction and slow transit constipation. Thus, it could be an effective firstline treatment of chronic functional constipation.

Association between 5α-reductase inhibitors and sexual dysfunction in subjects with benign prostatic hyperplasia: a meta-analysis

ObjectiveTo systematically review the association between 5α-reductase inhibitors (5ARIs) and risk of sexual dysfunction in subjects with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).MethodsPubMed, Web of Science, The Cochrane Library, EMbase, CNKI, WanFang Data, VIP and CBM databases were electronically searched to collect studies on the association between 5ARIs and risk of sexual dysfunction in subjects with BPH from inception to October 2020. Two reviewers independently screened literature, extracted data and assessed risk of bias of included studies. Meta-analysis was then performed by using Stata 12.0 software.ResultsA total of 15 studies involving 17 774 subjects were included. The results of the meta-analysis showed that compared with the placebo group, 5ARIs could significantly increase risk of erectile dysfunction (RR=1.52, 95%CI 1.36 to 1.69, P<0.000 1), while decrease libido (RR=1.79, 95%CI 1.37 to 2.32, P<0.000 1) and ejaculation disorder (RR=2.97, 95%CI 1.82 to 4.83, P<0.000 1) in subjects with BPH. Subgroup analysis of the type of 5ARIs, intervention period, publication year and sample size showed that the 5ARIs had a higher risk of sexual dysfunction than the placebo group.ConclusionsCurrent evidence shows that 5ARIs can increase risk of erectile dysfunction, decrease libido and ejaculation disorder in subjects with BPH. Due to the limited quality and quantity of the included studies, more high-quality studies are needed to verify the above conclusions.

肝移植现状与面临的挑战

进入21世纪以来，肝移植已经成为治疗终末期肝脏疾病、急性暴发性肝功能衰竭的一种最有效的选择。据美国UNOS报道，在过去10年中，全世界已实施26 040例肝移植； 在先进的移植中心，肝移植受者的1年和3年存活率分别达到90%和80%，5年存活率达65%～75%，儿童肝移植和亲属活体肝移植存活率更高，除了存活时间延长外，生活质量得到明显改善，包括恢复工作和生育能力。国内近年来肝移植也得到快速发展，年移植数在千例左右，开展的单位不断增加，存活率得到提高，在先进的单位，开展的项目和水平逐渐接近国际水平。

Ventricular functional mitral regurgitation: mechanisms and therapeutic advances

Mitral regurgitation is one of the most common valvular heart diseases, with functional mitral regurgitation being the predominant type. Ventricular functional mitral regurgitation (VFMR) occurs due to impaired left ventricular systolic function combined with left ventricular dilation, leading to mitral annular enlargement and papillary muscle displacement, which cause relative tethering of the mitral leaflets despite structurally normal valve apparatus. Patients with VFMR often present with severe heart failure, face high surgical risks, and have a poor prognosis. In recent years, mitral valve transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) has emerged as a well-established interventional technique, offering a new treatment option for VFMR patients and significantly improving clinical outcomes. This review focuses on the advances in the pathogenesis, epidemiological characteristics, diagnosis, and management of VFMR, particularly the application and efficacy-influencing factors of TEER.

Effect of Autonomic Nerve Preservation on Sexual and Urinary Functions in Patients Undergoing Total Mesorectal Excision for Lower Rectal Cancer

Objective　To study the relationship between autonomic nerve preservation and sexual and urinary functions after total mesorectal excision in patients with cancer of the lower rectum, and to explore improved nursing methods for these patients. Methods　Eligible patients with cancer of the lower rectum were non-randomly assigned to either a control group (n=278)or an autonomic nerve-preserving group （n=263）. The recovery time of micturition desire, catherization time, lower urinary tract infection rate, residual urine, severity of urinary disorders and sexual disorders were observed. Results　The recovery time of micturition desire, catherization time, lower urinary tract infection rate, residual urine, severity of urinary disorders and sexual disorders were lower in the autonomic nerve-preserving group than in the control group. (Plt;0.05) . Conclusion　Autonomic nerve preservation radical resection leads to better maintenance of urinary and sexual functions for patients with cancer of the lower rectum. Nursing should be focused on the prevention of urinary tract complications and the rehabilitation of sexual and urinary functions.

Effect of Bariatric Surgery on Male’s Erectile Function: A Meta-analysis

Objective To systematically review the effect of bariatric surgery for male’s erectile function. Methods We electronically searched databases including PubMed, EMbase, The Cochrane Library (Issue 5, 2016), CNKI, VIP and WanFang Data from inception to May 30th 2016, to collect randomized controlled trials and before-after studies about bariatric surgery therapies for erectile function in obese male. Two reviewers independently screened literature, extracted data, and assessed the methodological quality of included studies. Then RevMan 5.3 software was used for meta-analysis. Results A total of 7 before-after studies involving 270 patients were included. The results of meta-analysis showed that: compared with before treatment, bariatric surgery could significantly improve 1-year erectile function score (MD=5.05, 95%CI 3.52 to 6.59, P < 0.000 01), 1-year sexual desire score (MD=0.99, 95%CI 0.47 to 1.51, P=0.000 2), 1-year contact satisfaction score (MD=2.70, 95%CI 0.21 to 5.19, P=0.004) and 1-year total satisfaction score (MD=1.68, 95%CI 0.27 to 3.09, P=0.002), but there was no significant difference in orgasm function score (MD= –0.21, 95%CI –0.74 to 0.33, P=0.45) between before and after treatment. Conclusion Bariatric surgery is effective in improving the erectile function, sexual desire and sexual satisfaction in morbidly obese male. Due to the limited quality and quantity of the included studies, the above conclusion needs to be verified by more large-scale high-quality studies.

Effect of Pelvic Autonomic Nerve Preservation with Total Mesorectal Excision on Sexual and Urinary Function in Male Rectal Cancer Patients

ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of pelvic autonomic nerve preservation (PANP) with total mesorectal excision (TME) on sexual and urinary function in male rectal cancer patients. MethodsClinical data of eightyfour patients with rectal cancer from January 2008 to October 2010 in our hospital were analyzed. According to different operative techniques, all the patients were divided into two groups: PANP+TME group (n=41) and TME group (n=43). The sexual dysfunction, urination disorder rate, and local recurrence rate after operation of patients between two groups were compared. ResultsErectile dysfunction rate of patients in TME+PANP group and TME group was 29.3% (12/41) and 76.7% (33/43), ejaculation disorder rate was 26.8% (11/41) and 79.1% (34/43), and urination dysfunction rate was 24.4% (10/41) and 79.1% (34/43), respectively. The rate of sexual and urinary dysfunction of patients in TME+PANP group was significantly lower than that in TME group (Plt;0.05). Local recurrence rate of patients in TME+PANP group (9.8%, 4/41) was similar to that in TME group (11.6%, 5/43)， Pgt;0.05. ConclusionPANP based on TME can reduce effectively the rate of sexual and urinary dysfunction in male rectal cancer patients, which does not increase the local recurrence rate after operation.