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Objective To investigate the influences of anterior thalamic nucleus (ANT) stimulation on neurogenesis in hippocampus of epileptic rats. Methods Thirty-two male SD rats were randomly alloca-ted to normal-control group ( n＝8),control-stimulation group ( n＝8),sham-stimulation group ( n＝8) and model-stimulation group(n＝8).Eqileptic SD rat model was established by using microinjection of kainic acid in hippocampal CA3 area,and administered 48 h continuous ANT stimulation in the chronic stage.Epileptic seizures were monitored and counted.The levels of Ki-67,a neurogenesis protein in hippocampus was deter-mined by Western blot and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). Results The epi-lepsy seizure rate was (5.9±2.2) per week in the sham-stimulation group and (2.9±1.1) per week in model-stimulation group.Compared with sham-stimulated rats, ANT stimulation reduced seizures by 50.8%(P＜0.05).Western blot analysis revealed that the relative levels of Ki-67 in the hippocampus of model-stimula-tion group significantly higher than that of the sham-stimulation group((0.44±0.15) vs (0.19±0.73),P＜0.05).qRT-PCR analysis showed that relative levels of Ki-67 mRNA in the hippocampus of model-stimula-tion group were significantly higher than that of the sham-stimulation group((0.45±0.10) vs (0.15±0.06), P＜0.05). Conclusion Chronic ANT stimulation can promote neurogenesis in epileptic rats,which may be a principle mechanism of the beneficial effect of ANT stimulation on epilepsy.
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Objective To investigate the clinical features of VAE and to assess the predictive value of VAE cough. Methods We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 461 consecutive patients who underwent DBS surgery at Beijing Tiantan Hospital. Patients with VAE manifestation were enrolled in this study. The clinical features, operative courses, post-operative conditions and treatment of these patients were analyzed. The correlation between intraoperative tremor intensity , cough duration and prognosis was also investigated. Results Among 461 patients,10 (2.2%) were found with evidence of VAE, including cough, dyspnea, decreased O2 saturation (SO2). Statistical analyses revealed that severe cough was associated with greater age , a longer coughing time, more intensive tremor, greater influence, and a longer length of stay (P < 0.05, rspectively). Conclusions Early recognition and prompt management of VAE are essential to prevent unfavorable consequences. Cough intensity might be a useful tool for evaluating VAE and its prognosis , which is helpful for neurosurgeons to decide on the subsequent maneuvers.