The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 16, 2024
Abstract
Delirium
is
a
heterogeneous
syndrome
primarily
characterized
by
fluctuations
in
attention
and
awareness.
Sleep–wake
disturbances
are
common
significant
feature
of
delirium
can
manifest
as
circadian
rhythm
inversion,
sleep
fragmentation,
reduced
rapid
eye
movement
(REM)
slow‐wave
sleep.
Some
literature
suggests
that
the
relationship
between
disruption
reciprocal
wherein
two
reinforce
one
another
may
share
an
underlying
etiology.
As
there
no
FDA‐approved
medications
for
or
delirium‐related
disturbances,
management
focused
on
addressing
medical
concerns
promoting
physiologic
patterns
with
non‐pharmacological
behavioral
interventions.
In
practice,
however,
often
used,
albeit
limited
evidence
to
support
their
use.
This
review
explores
pharmacology
pharmacokinetics
several
investigating
use
delirium:
melatonin,
ramelteon,
dual
orexin
receptor
antagonists
(DORAs),
dexmedetomidine.
Current
possible
benefit
ramelteon
dexmedetomidine
patients
ICU
setting,
DORAs
therapeutic
options
re‐regulation
sleep–wake
cycle
delirium.
We
discuss
pertinent
pharmacokinetic
pharmacodynamic
factors
influence
clinical
decision‐making
regarding
these
Journal of Ethnopharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
330, P. 118180 - 118180
Published: April 16, 2024
Aromatherapy,
a
holistic
healing
practice
utilizing
the
aromatic
essences
of
plant-derived
essential
oils,
has
gained
significant
attention
for
its
therapeutic
potential
in
promoting
overall
well-being.
Use
phytoconstituent
based
oil
played
role
evolving
avenue
aromatherapy
as
complementary
system
medicine.
Intensive Care Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
50(8), P. 1211 - 1227
Published: July 29, 2024
A
scientific
panel
was
created
consisting
of
23
interdisciplinary
and
interprofessional
experts
in
intensive
care
medicine,
physiotherapy,
nursing
care,
surgery,
rehabilitative
pneumology
delegated
from
societies
together
with
a
patient
representative
delegate
the
Association
Scientific
Medical
Societies
who
advised
methodological
implementation.
The
guideline
according
to
German
(AWMF),
based
on
Appraisal
Guidelines
for
Research
Evaluation
(AGREE)
II.
topics
(early)
mobilisation,
neuromuscular
electrical
stimulation,
assist
devices
positioning,
including
prone
were
identified
as
areas
be
addressed
assigned
specialist
expert
groups,
taking
conflicts
interest
into
account.
formulated
PICO
questions
(addressing
population,
intervention,
comparison
or
control
group
well
resulting
outcomes),
conducted
systematic
literature
review
abstract
screening
full-text
analysis
summary
tables.
This
followed
by
grading
evidence
Oxford
Centre
Evidence-Based
Medicine
2011
Levels
Evidence
risk
bias
assessment.
recommendations
finalized
GRADE
voted
using
an
online
Delphi
process
final
hybrid
consensus
conference.
long
version
approved
professional
associations.
For
this
English
update
until
April
2024
recommendation
adapted
new
reviews
randomized
controlled
trials.
In
total,
46
developed
research
gaps
addressed.
Psychogeriatrics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Abstract
Background
Postoperative
delirium
(POD)
poses
significant
clinical
challenges
regarding
its
diagnosis
and
treatment.
Identifying
biomarkers
that
can
predict
diagnose
POD
is
crucial
for
improving
patient
outcomes.
Methods
To
explore
potential
POD,
we
conducted
bulk
RNA
sequencing
(bulk‐seq)
on
peripheral
blood
samples
from
patients
healthy
controls.
The
expression
levels
of
genes
downstream
the
phosphatidylinositol
3‐kinase/protein
kinase
B
(PI3K‐Akt)
signalling
pathway
were
analysed.
We
then
validated
these
using
quantitative
real‐time
polymerase
chain
reaction
(RT‐qPCR)
in
an
independent
cohort
30
controls
patients.
Receiver
operating
characteristic
(ROC)
analysis
six
machine
learning
models
used
to
evaluate
predictive
diagnostic
value
genes.
Additionally,
single‐cell
(scRNA‐seq)
was
performed
validate
gene
specific
subsets
mononuclear
cells
(PBMCs),
including
T‐cells,
B‐cells,
natural
killer
(NK)
cells,
dendritic
(DCs),
monocytes.
Results
Bulk‐seq
revealed
increased
PI3K‐Akt
pathway,
specifically
CHRM2
,
IL6
NOS3
NGF
IL6R
compared
Conversely,
IGF1
significantly
decreased.
RT‐qPCR
validation
confirmed
findings.
ROC
indicated
are
useful
predicting
diagnosing
POD.
scRNA‐seq
further
PBMC
subsets,
NK
DCs,
monocytes,
with
results
consistent
bulk‐seq
data.
Conclusions
abnormal
activation
monocytes
may
serve
as
These
findings
could
inform
development
novel
therapeutic
strategies
managing
Abstract
Background
Sleep
deprivation
(SD)
is
a
growing
global
health
problem
with
many
deleterious
effects,
such
as
cognitive
impairment.
Microglia
activation‐induced
neuroinflammation
may
be
an
essential
factor
in
this.
Propofol
has
been
shown
to
clear
sleep
debt
after
SD
rats.
This
study
aims
evaluate
the
effects
of
propofol‐induced
on
ameliorating
quality
impairment
and
decline
48
h
SD.
Methods
Almost
8–12‐week‐old
rats
were
placed
system
for
natural
or
continuous
Afterwards,
received
propofol
(20
mg·kg
−1
·h
,
6
h)
via
tail
slept
naturally.
The
Morris
water
maze
(MWM)
Y‐maze
test
assessed
spatial
learning
memory
abilities.
Rat
EEG/EMG
monitored
sleep.
expression
brain
muscle
Arnt‐like
protein
1
(BMAL1),
brain‐derived
neurotrophic
(BDNF)
hippocampus
BMAL1
hypothalamus
by
western
blot.
Enzyme‐linked
immunosorbent
assay
detected
IL‐6,
IL‐1β,
arginase
(Arg1),
IL‐10
levels
hippocampus.
Immunofluorescence
was
used
determine
microglia
well
morphological
changes.
Results
Compared
control
group,
sleep‐deprived
showed
poor
performance
both
MWM
test,
accompanied
disturbances
structure,
including
increased
total
time,
time
spent
delta
power
non‐rapid
eye
movement
In
addition,
induces
abnormal
circadian
rhythm
BMAL1,
activates
microglia,
causes
nerve
damage.
reversed
these
changes
saved
Furthermore,
treatment
significantly
reduced
hippocampal
IL‐1β
IL‐6
levels,
BDNF,
Arg1,
switched
surface
markers
from
inflammatory
M1
type
anti‐inflammatory
M2
type.
Conclusion
reduces
SD‐induced
disruption,
possibly
lowering
neuronal
inflammation
switching
phenotype
activated
state,
thus
exerting
neuroprotective
effects.
Healthcare,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. 180 - 180
Published: Jan. 17, 2025
Background/Objectives:
Manual
massage
is
an
effective
treatment
approach
for
reducing
general
stress
and
promoting
overall
sense
of
well-being.
Relaxation
aims
to
alleviate
psychophysiological
tension,
enhance
both
blood
lymphatic
circulation,
promote
mental
physical
relaxation.
It
particularly
beneficial
those
with
anxiety-related
symptoms
(such
as
generalized
anxiety
disorder
social
anxiety)
sleep
disorders,
aiming
improve
calmness
sleepiness.
Aims:
The
purpose
the
present
study
was
assess
effectiveness
a
single
session
relaxation
prior
bedtime
on
quality
quantity
indices
in
individuals
chronic
insomnia.
Methods:
In
total,
20
(N
=
20)
healthy
(aged
25.5
±
12.0
years;
6F/14M)
score
Athens
Insomnia
Scale
≥16
participated
under
three
different
conditions
over
one
week
apart:
(1)
45
min
condition
(REL),
(2)
sham
(PLA),
(3)
control
no
massage.
Sleep
activity
monitored
using
portable
polysomnographic
system.
Results:
A
statistically
significant
effect
observed
between
efficiency
across
sessions
(p
0.034),
notable
(REL)
0.045).
Additionally,
sustained
showed
difference
among
0.005).
Conclusions:
could
be
used
safe
non-pharmacological
improving
potentially
restoring
fragmented
Trial
registration
number:
trial
registered
at
clinicaltrials.gov
NCT06781866.
Journal of Clinical Nursing,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 21, 2025
ABSTRACT
Aim
To
retrieve,
evaluate
and
summarise
the
best
evidence
for
non‐pharmacological
management
of
sleep
disturbances
in
ICU
patients,
to
provide
basis
clinical
nursing
practice.
Design
This
study
was
an
summary
followed
by
reporting
standard
Fudan
University
Center
Evidence‐based
Nursing.
Methods
All
on
patients
from
both
domestic
international
databases
relevant
websites
systematically
searched,
including
guidelines,
expert
consensuses,
practice,
decision‐making,
summaries
systematic
review.
Data
Sources
UpToDate,
BMJ
Best
Practice,
Joanna
Briggs
Institute,
Scottish
Intercollegiate
Guidelines
Network,
National
Guideline
Clearinghouse,
Institute
Health
Clinical
Excellence,
Yi
Maitong
Registered
Nurses
Association
Ontario,
Canadian
Medical
Association:
Practice
Guideline,
International
WHO,
Cochrane
Library,
CINAHL,
Embase,
PubMed,
Web
Science,
CNKI,
WanFang
database,
VIP
SinoMed,
The
American
Psychological
Association,
European
Sleep
Research
Society,
Academy
Medicine
Foundation
were
searched
establishment
June
1,
2024.
Results
A
total
18
pieces
literature
included,
involving
4
2
1
practice
11
reviews.
25
covering
categories
risk
factors,
monitoring,
non‐pharmaceutical
intervention,
education
training
summarised.
Conclusion
summarises
patients.
In
application,
medical
staff
should
make
professional
judgements
fully
combine
situations
patient
preferences
select
evidence,
laying
a
theoretical
foundation
later
empirical
research
reduce
incidence
improve
quality
critically
ill
Implications
Profession
Patient
Care
can
refer
reasonable
plans
improving
their
life
satisfaction.
Impact
has
not
received
sufficient
attention
standardisation.
Accurate
standardised
evaluation
monitoring
are
help
nurses
enhance
Reporting
Method
specifications
Nursing,
which
based
methodological
process
produced
Institute.
Nursing;
registration
number
is
‘ES20231708’.
or
Public
Contribution
No
Contribution.
Digital Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Background
Although
numerous
studies
have
focused
on
the
outcomes
of
virtual
reality
games
for
early
rehabilitation
in
postoperative
cardiac
surgical
patients,
research
these
patients’
perceptions
and
experiences
with
has
been
limited.
Objectives
The
aim
this
qualitative
study
was
to
provide
insights
into
surgery
patients
using
commercial
during
rehabilitation.
Methods
A
cohort
(
n
=
12)
who
used
same
VR
period
at
intensive
care
unit
(ICU)
a
tertiary
hospital
Nanjing,
China,
enrolled
study,
conducted
between
January
2023
December
2023.
Data
were
collected
through
individual
in-depth
interviews
analyzed
Colaizzi's
phenomenological
method.
Results
Two
themes
emerged
from
interviews:
(1)
benefits
rehabilitation,
including
(i)
enhancing
enthusiasm
(ii)
helping
focus
attention,
(iii)
increasing
exercise,
(iv)
providing
enjoyment,
(v)
regulating
negative
emotions;
(2)
shortcomings
use
games,
producing
stress,
insufficient
operating
space,
discomfort
while
wearing,
difficulty
mastering
application,
individualized
needs.
Conclusion
Cardiac
believed
that
beneficial
but
they
highlighted
some
require
improvement.
results
certain
theoretical
basis
further
promotion
application
clinical
practice
future.