Research progress on the treatment of lower urinary tract dysfunction by intravesical electrical stimulation / 中华泌尿外科杂志

As a conservative treatment, intravesical electrical stimulation can not only restore bladder sensation, but also improve bladder contraction. Studies in recent decades have shown that intravesical electrical stimulation has a two-way regulating effect on bladder function, and there were few adverse reactions. At present, there was no uniform treatment standard yet, The mechanism of action and curative effect was not clear, so the choice of this treatment method is full of challenges for urologists. This article reviews the research progress in the treatment of lower urinary tract dysfunction by intravesical electrical stimulation.

Deep brain stimulation in Parkinson's disease / 中国实用内科杂志

Deep brain stimulation(DBS) can not only significantly improve the motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease(PD), but also effectively reduce the refractory motor complications caused by levodopa. During the past 20 years, DBS has turned into one of the most successful treatment strategies in advanced stages of the PD. Careful patient selection, accurate electrode implantation during surgery, and individualized programming and drug adjustment are the guarantees for optimal efficacy and minimal side effects of DBS. New technologies such as directional deep brain stimulation and visual programming modes will further optimize the efficacy of DBS.

Impact of Stimulation Parameters on Event-related Potential P300 / 中国康复理论与实践

Objective To observe the latency and amplitude characteristics of event-related potential P300 under different target stimu-lus. Methods During January to December, 2014, 35 patients with memory impairment received P300 test under the percentage of target stimuli of 0.10 and 0.25. The latency, amplitude and area under amplitude were compared. Results There was no significant difference in la-tency (t0.800), but the amplitude and area under amplitude increased under 0.10 compared with those under 0.25 (t>4.259, P<0.05). Conclusion Less target stimulation may improve the patients' attention and increase amplitude of P300, but no more interference in la-tency, suggesting latency of P300 is more stable for assessment of cognitive function.