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Objective@#To investigate the effect of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) combined with donepezil on the cognition of persons with post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI) and their ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL).@*Methods@#A total of 106 PSCI patients were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group using a random number table. Those in the observation group received 10Hz rTMS (5 seconds on and 25 seconds off for 20 minutes daily) and donepezil daily, 5 days per week for 4 weeks, while those in the control group were provided with donepezil but only sham rTMS on the same schedule. Before and after 4 weeks of treatment, the Montreal cognitive assessment scale (MoCA), the Rivermead behavior memory test (RBMT) and the modified Barthel index (MBI) were used to evaluate the subjects′ cognitive functioning, memory capacity and ADL ability. The latency and amplitude of auditory event-related potential P300 were also assessed using a myoelectric evoked potential apparatus.@*Results@#After the treatment, improvement was observed in all the measurements of both groups. After the treatment, the average MoCA, RBMT and MBI scores, as well as the latency and amplitude of P300 in the observation group were all significantly better than among the control group.@*Conclusions@#rTMS can supplement donepezil′s ability to improve the cognition and ADL ability of persons with PSCI. Such therapy is worthy of clinical promotion and application.
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Objective:To investigate the effect of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) combined with donepezil on the cognition of persons with post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI) and their ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL).Methods:A total of 106 PSCI patients were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group using a random number table. Those in the observation group received 10Hz rTMS (5 seconds on and 25 seconds off for 20 minutes daily) and donepezil daily, 5 days per week for 4 weeks, while those in the control group were provided with donepezil but only sham rTMS on the same schedule. Before and after 4 weeks of treatment, the Montreal cognitive assessment scale (MoCA), the Rivermead behavior memory test (RBMT) and the modified Barthel index (MBI) were used to evaluate the subjects′ cognitive functioning, memory capacity and ADL ability. The latency and amplitude of auditory event-related potential P300 were also assessed using a myoelectric evoked potential apparatus.Results:After the treatment, improvement was observed in all the measurements of both groups. After the treatment, the average MoCA, RBMT and MBI scores, as well as the latency and amplitude of P300 in the observation group were all significantly better than among the control group.Conclusions:rTMS can supplement donepezil′s ability to improve the cognition and ADL ability of persons with PSCI. Such therapy is worthy of clinical promotion and application.
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Objective To develop and evaluate an aptamer based biosensor (aptasensor) for rapid colorimetric detection of enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC). Method The aptasensor was fabricated by modifying the truncated LPS-binding aptamer on the surface of nanoscale polydiacetylene vesicles using peptide bonding between the carboxyl group of the vesicle and the amine group of the aptamer. Molecular recognition between EPEC and aptamer at the interface of the vesicle led to blue-red transition of polydiacetylene which was readily visible to the naked eyes and could be quantified by colorimetric responses (CR). Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) was used to confirm the specific interactions between EPEC and polydiacetylene vesicles. Result Truncated aptamer showed the similar LPS-binding activity. The aptasensor could detect the target bacteria in a range of 105-108 colony-forming units (CFU)/ml within less than 30 minutes and its specificity was 100% for detection of EPEC O111. The sensor reproducibiliry obtained at 106 CFU/ml was 6. 08% R. S. D. The results of TEM confirmed that the specific interactions between EPEC and polydiacetylene vesicles. Conclusion A new aptasensor was developed successfully for rapid colorimetric detection of EPEC.