Anesthesia & Analgesia,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 21, 2024
Preoperative
biofluid
biomarkers
reflecting
pathophysiological,
neuronal
injury,
and
inflammation
as
well
those
for
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
may
be
valuable
tools
the
risk
stratification
of
perioperative
neurocognitive
disorders
(PNDs)
in
older
adults.
We
summarized
current
evidence
relating
these
preoperative
to
PND
beyond
7
days,
surgical
participants
aged
≥60
years.
Studies
that
evaluated
association
with
cognitive
decline
an
outcome,
were
identified
through
searches
6
databases
3
trial
registries
17
January
2024.
Preclinical
studies,
intracranial
surgical,
or
studies
<60
years
excluded.
varied
widely
assessment
PND,
so
a
wide
range
outcomes
was
accepted,
including
using
term
postoperative
dysfunction
(POCD)
define
decline.
The
pooled
incidence
POCD
utilizing
binary
outcome
summarized.
Fifteen
involving
2103
included.
Marked
heterogeneity
evident
metrics,
timeframes,
limiting
quantitative
synthesis.
Of
9
binarized
outcomes,
23.4%
(95%
confidence
interval
[CI],
6.6-46.2)
at
<3
months,
11.4%
CI,
8.1-15.0)
<12
6.9%
1.9-14.5)
≥12
months
postoperatively.
15
described
blood-based
biomarkers,
4
cerebrospinal
fluid
(CSF)
2
measured
both
blood
CSF
markers.
reflected
pathogenic
indicators
injury
(9
studies),
(5
studies)
amyloid
Tau
(1
study).
included
medium
high
quality.
Evidence
most
promising
5
demonstrating
associations
lower
biomarker
levels
increased
POCD.
In
conclusion,
hold
potential
utility
prediction
POCD,
although
remains
limited.
Other
p-Tau181
Neurofilament
Light,
however
small
sample
sizes,
study
heterogeneity,
conflicting
results
limited
conclusions
drawn.
Standardized
metrics
common
timeframes
are
additionally
required
future
ascertain
prognostic
Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 115 - 115
Published: Jan. 7, 2025
Postoperative
neurocognitive
dysfunction
(PND)
is
a
prevalent
and
debilitating
complication
in
elderly
surgical
patients,
characterized
by
persistent
cognitive
decline
that
negatively
affects
recovery
quality
of
life.
As
the
aging
population
grows,
rising
number
patients
has
made
PND
an
urgent
clinical
challenge.
Despite
increasing
research
efforts,
pathophysiological
mechanisms
underlying
remain
inadequately
characterized,
underscoring
need
for
more
integrated
framework
to
guide
targeted
interventions.
To
better
understand
molecular
therapeutic
targets
PND,
this
narrative
review
synthesized
evidence
from
peer-reviewed
studies,
identified
through
comprehensive
searches
PubMed,
Embase,
Cochrane
Library,
Web
Science.
Key
findings
highlight
neuroinflammation,
oxidative
stress,
mitochondrial
dysfunction,
neurotransmitter
imbalances,
microvascular
changes,
white
matter
lesions
as
central
pathophysiology,
with
particular
parallels
encephalocele-
sepsis-associated
impairments.
Among
these,
mediated
pathways
such
NLRP3
inflammasome
blood-brain
barrier
disruption,
emerges
pivotal
driver,
triggering
cascades
exacerbate
neuronal
injury.
Oxidative
stress
synergistically
amplify
these
effects,
while
imbalances
alterations,
including
lesions,
contribute
synaptic
decline.
Anesthetic
agents
modulate
interconnected
pathways,
exhibiting
both
protective
detrimental
effects.
Propofol
dexmedetomidine
demonstrate
neuroprotective
properties
suppressing
neuroinflammation
microglial
activation,
whereas
inhalational
anesthetics
like
sevoflurane
intensify
inflammatory
responses.
Ketamine,
its
anti-inflammatory
potential,
offers
promise
but
requires
further
evaluation
determine
long-term
safety
efficacy.
By
bridging
insights
practice,
highlights
critical
role
personalized
anesthetic
strategies
mitigating
improving
patients.
It
aims
inform
future
decision-making
address
multifaceted
Frontiers in Neurology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Postoperative
cognitive
dysfunction
(POCD)
is
a
common
complication
after
total
knee
arthroplasty
(TKA),
impacting
recovery
and
quality
of
life.
This
study
aims
to
investigate
central
sensitization
(CS)
as
an
independent
risk
factor
for
POCD
improve
preoperative
screening
postoperative
interventions.
A
retrospective
analysis
was
conducted
on
142
TKA
patients
from
January
2020
May
2024
across
three
hospitals.
Data
were
collected
at
six
time
points:
preoperatively
(T0),
intraoperatively
(T1),
postoperatively
days
1
(T2),
3
(T3),
7
(T4),
30
(T5).
Patients
classified
into
CS
(CSI
≥
40)
non-CS
<
groups
according
Central
Sensitization
Inventory
(CSI)
score.
Cognitive
function
incidence
assessed
with
the
Mini-Mental
State
Examination
(MMSE),
Knee
Injury
Osteoarthritis
Outcome
Score
(KOOS).
Logistic
regression
used
identified
factors
POCD.
The
overall
T5
19.72%,
significantly
higher
rate
in
group
(30.91%)
compared
(12.64%)
(p
=
0.008).
MMSE
scores
declined
both
T2
T3
T0
0.05),
showing
consistently
lower
than
T2-T5
0.05).
KOOS
revealed
that
had
worse
pain
life
T0,
T4,
CS,
cerebrovascular
disease,
intraoperative
hemorrhage,
associated
significant
following
TKA,
adversely
affecting
terms
Prospective
studies
are
warranted
validate
findings
develop
targeted
Medical Gas Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 299 - 308
Published: Jan. 20, 2025
Common
cardiovascular
surgeries
include
coronary
artery
bypass
grafting,
cardiac
valve
replacement,
radiofrequency
ablation,
and
intervention
surgery.
Multiple
postoperative
complications,
such
as
hypoxic
encephalopathy,
air
embolism,
retained
intracardiac
air,
cognitive
dysfunction
major
adverse
events,
including
heart
failure,
ischemic
stroke,
myocardial
infarction,
may
occur
after
these
surgeries.
Hyperbaric
oxygen
can
be
used
in
preconditioning
to
lower
the
morbidity
of
complications.
It
is
also
effective
for
treatment
numerous
We
provide
evidence
from
current
literature
highlighting
use
hyperbaric
therapy
managing
Journal of Food Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
90(3)
Published: March 1, 2025
Abstract
Intermittent
fasting
(IF)
is
an
eating
pattern
that
promotes
health
and
cognitive
improvement
through
periodic
eating.
It
has
been
shown
to
enhance
neuroplasticity
reduce
oxidative
stress
inflammation.
Recent
studies
have
demonstrated
probiotic
supplementation
enhances
performance
by
modulating
gut
microbiota
composition
increasing
short‐chain
fatty
acid
production,
which
in
turn
neurogenesis
synaptic
plasticity.
The
microbiota‐gut‐brain
axis
(MGBA)
the
communication
bridge
between
brain,
influencing
function
immune,
endocrine,
nervous
systems.
combination
of
probiotics
IF
may
exert
complementary
effects
on
function,
with
enhancing
microbial
diversity
metabolic
efficiency,
while
further
modulate
barrier
integrity
neurotransmitter
synthesis.
This
review
critically
examines
interplay
via
MGBA,
identifying
key
mechanisms
potential
therapeutic
strategies
remain
underexplored
current
research.