Comparison between Platelet Lysate, Platelet Lysate Serum, and Fetal Bovine Serum as Supplements for Cell Culture, Expansion, and Cryopreservation.

As cell culture supplements, human platelet lysate (PL) and human platelet lysate serum (PLS) are alternatives to fetal bovine serum (FBS) due to FBS-related issues such as ethical concerns, variability between batches, and the possible introduction of xenogenic contaminants. This study compared the composition and efficacy of PL, PLS, and FBS as supplements in the culture and cryopreservation of human dermal fibroblasts, Wharton's jelly-derived mesenchymal stem cells (WJ-MCS), and adipose tissue (AdMSC). Biochemical components, some growth factors, and cytokines present in each of them were analyzed; in addition, the cells were cultured in media supplemented with 5% PL, 5% PLS, and 10% FBS and exposed to different freezing and thawing solutions with the supplements under study. Biochemical parameters were found to be similar in PL and PLS compared to FBS, with some differences in fibrinogen and calcium concentration. Growth factors and cytokines were higher in PL and PLS compared to FBS. Cell proliferation and morphology showed no significant differences between the three culture media. Regarding the cryopreservation and thawing of cells, better results were obtained with PLS and FBS. In conclusion, PL and PLS are an excellent choice to replace the standard supplement of animal origin (FBS) in the media used for the culture and cryopreservation of fibroblasts, WJ-MSC, and AdMSC.

Medicinal cannabis: knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes of Colombian psychiatrists.

BACKGROUND: The use of cannabinoids in mental health has gained strength in recent years due to emerging scientific evidence and the lifting of prohibitionist laws that prevailed for years in many countries, including Colombia. This study describes the results of a survey of Colombian psychiatrists on some aspects of medicinal cannabis, such as attitudes towards its potential use, perceived knowledge, and beliefs surrounding its regulation and safety. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional survey of 145 psychiatrists in 14 territories of Colombia between November 2019 and July 2020. The survey consisted of 28 items on topics related to medicinal cannabis, including attitudes and clinical experience (4 items), perceived knowledge (4 items), indications for use in psychiatric pathologies (6 items), indications for use in nonpsychiatric pathologies (8 items), and concerns and awareness about safety and efficacy (6 items). The results were summarized using descriptive statistics. In addition, possible associations among variables were examined using Fisher's exact test. RESULTS: Eighty-two percent of the psychiatrists agreed that medical cannabis should be available for different medical conditions, and 73.1% stated that they wanted to be able to prescribe it. However, 66.2% said they did not know how to help their patients legally access it, and only 25% understood the legal status of medicinal cannabis in the country. The mental health indications that received the highest approval levels for cannabis use were insomnia (35.2%), anxiety disorders (29%), and agitation in dementia (18.6%). The greatest disapproval of cannabis use was indicated for schizophrenia, with 66.9%. The most approved nonpsychiatric medical conditions were cancer-related chronic pain (87.6%), chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting (78.6%), and chronic pain not associated with cancer (72.4%). Multinomial stepwise logistic regression analysis showed that female psychiatrists who did not agree with MC to treat psychiatric symptoms were more likely to agree with non-psychiatric use. CONCLUSIONS: Our results showed that this sample of Colombian psychiatrists have a favorable attitude towards the prescription of medicinal cannabis; however, there is a serious lack of knowledge of the legal status of medicinal cannabis in the country and the methods through which patients can gain access to government-regulated products. Most of them approve the use of MC for nonpsychiatric conditions and, in general, disapprove of its use in mental illnesses. They generally consider medicinal cannabis as a safe treatment compared to other psychotropic drugs and medications with potential risk of dependence, such as opioids and/or benzodiazepines.

Recognition of musical emotions in the behavioral variant of frontotemporal dementia.

INTRODUCTION: Multiple investigations have revealed that patients with behavioral variant of frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD) experience difficulty recognizing emotional signals in multiple processing modalities (e.g., faces, prosody). Few studies have evaluated the recognition of musical emotions in these patients. This research aims to evaluate the ability of subjects with bvFTD to recognize musical stimuli with positive and negative emotions, in comparison with healthy subjects. METHODS: bvFTD (n=12) and healthy control participants (n=24) underwent a test of musical emotion recognition: 56 fragments of piano music were randomly reproduced, 14 for each of the emotions (happiness, sadness, fear, and peacefulness). RESULTS: In the subjects with bvFTD, a mean of correct answers of 23.6 (42.26%) was observed in contrast to the control subjects, where the average number of correct answers was 36.3 (64.8%). Statistically significant differences were found for each of the evaluated musical emotions and in the total score on the performed test (P<.01). The within-group analysis showed greater difficulty for both groups in recognizing negative musical emotions (sadness, fear), with the subjects with bvFTD exhibiting worse performance. CONCLUSIONS: Our results indicate that the recognition of musical stimuli with positive (happiness, peacefulness) and negative (sadness, fear) emotions are compromised in patients with bvFTD. The processing of negative musical emotions is the most difficult for these individuals.

Recognition of musical emotions in the behavioral variant of frontotemporal dementia / Reconocimiento de emociones musicales en la variante conductual de la demencia frontotemporal

ABSTRACT Introduction: Multiple investigations have revealed that patients with behavioral variant of frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD) experience difficulty recognizing emotional signals in multiple processing modalities (e.g., faces, prosody). Few studies have evaluated the recognition of musical emotions in these patients. This research aims to evaluate the ability of subjects with bvFTD to recognize musical stimuli with positive and negative emotions, in comparison with healthy subjects. Methods: bvFTD (n = 12) and healthy control participants (n = 24) underwent a test of musical emotion recognition: 56 fragments of piano music were randomly reproduced, 14 for each of the emotions (happiness, sadness, fear, and peacefulness). Results: In the subjects with bvFTD, a mean of correct answers of 23.6 (42.26%) was observed in contrast to the control subjects, where the average number of correct answers was 36.3 (64.8%). Statistically significant differences were found for each of the evaluated musical emotions and in the total score on the performed test (P<.01). The within-group analysis showed greater difficulty for both groups in recognizing negative musical emotions (sadness, fear), with the subjects with bvFTD exhibiting worse performance. Conclusions: Our results indicate that the recognition of musical stimuli with positive (happiness, peacefulness) and negative (sadness, fear) emotions are compromised in patients with bvFTD. The processing of negative musical emotions is the most difficult for these individuals.

RESUMEN Introducción: Múltiples estudios han revelado que los sujetos con la variante conductual de la demencia frontotemporal (bvFTD) tienen dificultades para reconocer señales emocionales en múltiples diferentes modalidades de procesamiento (p. ej., rostros, prosodia). Actualmente, existen pocos estudios que evalúen el reconocimiento de emociones musicales en esta población. El objetivo de esta investigación es evaluar la capacidad de los sujetos con bvFTD para reconocer estímulos musicales con emociones positivas y negativas, en comparación con sujetos sanos. Métodos: Se evaluó a 12 pacientes con bvFTD y 24 controles sanos mediante una prueba de reconocimiento de emociones musicales. Se reprodujeron aleatoriamente 56 fragmentos de música de piano, 14 para cada una de las emociones (felicidad, tristeza, miedo y tranquilidad). Resultados: En los pacientes con bvFTD, se observó una media de respuestas correctas de 23,6 (42,26%), en contraste con los sujetos de control, quienes obtuvieron un promedio de respuestas correctas de 36,3 (64,8%). Se encontraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas para cada una de las emociones musicales evaluadas y en la puntuación total de la prueba (p < 0,01). El análisis intragrupal mostró una mayor dificultad en ambos grupos para el reconocimiento de emociones musicales negativas (tristeza, miedo), y los sujetos con bvFTD son los que mostraron peor desempeño. Conclusiones: Nuestros resultados indican que el reconocimiento de estímulos musicales con emociones positivas (felicidad, tranquilidad) y negativas (tristeza, miedo) se ve afectado en pacientes con bvFTD. Las emociones musicales negativas son las más difíciles de reconocer para estos pacientes.

Recognition of musical emotions in the behavioral variant of frontotemporal dementia.

INTRODUCTION: Multiple investigations have revealed that patients with behavioral variant of frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD) experience difficulty recognizing emotional signals in multiple processing modalities (e.g., faces, prosody). Few studies have evaluated the recognition of musical emotions in these patients. This research aims to evaluate the ability of subjects with bvFTD to recognize musical stimuli with positive and negative emotions, in comparison with healthy subjects. METHODS: bvFTD (n=12) and healthy control participants (n=24) underwent a test of musical emotion recognition: 56 fragments of piano music were randomly reproduced, 14 for each of the emotions (happiness, sadness, fear, and peacefulness). RESULTS: In the subjects with bvFTD, a mean of correct answers of 23.6 (42.26%) was observed in contrast to the control subjects, where the average number of correct answers was 36.3 (64.8%). Statistically significant differences were found for each of the evaluated musical emotions and in the total score on the performed test (P<.01). The within-group analysis showed greater difficulty for both groups in recognizing negative musical emotions (sadness, fear), with the subjects with bvFTD exhibiting worse performance. CONCLUSIONS: Our results indicate that the recognition of musical stimuli with positive (happiness, peacefulness) and negative (sadness, fear) emotions are compromised in patients with bvFTD. The processing of negative musical emotions is the most difficult for these individuals.

Comportamiento de la colapsabilidad de la vena cava inferior en hemorragia controlada / Behavior of collapsibility of vena cava inferior in controlled hemorrhage / Comportamento da colapsibilidade da veia cava inferior em hemorragia controlada

Resumen: Introducción: La ultrasonografía es una herramienta indispensable en el diagnóstico y seguimiento de los enfermos en estado crítico durante las últimas tres décadas. En la actualidad, el diagnóstico de choque hipovolémico se realiza a través de la monitorización de signos vitales, la identificación y cuantificación de pérdidas sanguíneas y marcadores de hipoperfusión tisular. Sin embargo, se ha demostrado de manera amplia que la hipotensión y taquicardia no son específicas ni sensibles para realizar dicho diagnóstico al mismo tiempo que se alteran en estadios avanzados del estado de choque, por lo que resultan ineficaces en la identificación temprana y toma de decisiones, los marcadores de hipoperfusión tisular son costosos y no siempre se cuenta con los insumos necesarios. Metodología: Se llevó a cabo la medición de la colapsabilidad de la vena cava inferior en pacientes sanos previo y posterior a la donación de 450 cm3 en el Banco de Sangre Estatal de Ecatepec durante el periodo comprendido de marzo a agosto de 2017. Se realizó en personas de entre 16 y 65 años de edad que se encontraban sanos, que aceptaron participar en el estudio previa firma de carta de consentimiento informado y en los que técnicamente fue realizable la medición de las variables con el ultrasonido, tomando como universo la medición realizada en 87 sujetos, de los cuales 75% fueron hombres y 25% fueron mujeres, se realizó medición de la colapsabilidad de la vena cava inferior antes y después de realizar la exanguinación de 450 cm3, se calculó el volumen sanguíneo circulante y sangrado permisible, se calculó el porcentaje de sangrado permisible al que equivalen 450 cm3 en cada individuo y se homologó la pérdida sanguínea con el porcentaje de pérdida hemática propuesta por el Colegio de Cirujanos para la clasificación de choque hemorrágico. Conclusión: Con el universo de casos revisados se plantea agregar la medición de la colapsabilidad de la vena cava inferior como una evaluación complementaria, accesible y barata en la complementación del diagnóstico y seguimiento del choque hipovolémico en los pacientes de la UCI y Urgencias.

Abstract: Introduction: Ultrasonography is an indispensable tool in the diagnosis and monitoring of critically ill patients during the last three decades. Currently the diagnosis of hypovolemic shock is made through the monitoring of vital signs, the identification and quantification of blood loss and markers of tissue hypoperfusion. However, it has been amply demonstrated that hypotension and tachycardia are not specific or sensitive to perform such a diagnosis at the same time that they are altered in advanced stages of the shock state, so they are ineffective in the early identification and decision making. of tissue hypoperfusion are expensive and the necessary supplies are not always available. Methodology: The collapse of the inferior vena cava was measured in healthy patients before and after the 450 cm3 donation in the state blood bank of Ecatepec during the period from March to August 2017. It was performed in patients between 16 and 65 years of age, who were healthy, who agreed to participate in the study after signing an informed consent letter and in which it was technically feasible to measure the variables with ultrasound, taking as a universe the measurement performed in 87 patients of which 75% were male and 25% were female, inferior vena cava collapsibility was measured before and after performing the 450 cm3 exsanguination, the circulating blood volume and permissible bleeding were calculated, it was calculated the percentage of permissible bleeding equivalent to 450 cm3 in each patient and the blood loss was homologous with the percentage of blood loss proposed by the college of surgeons for the classification of hemorrhagic shock. Conclusion: With the universe of patients reviewed, it is proposed to add the measurement of inferior vena cava collapsibility as a complementary, accessible and inexpensive evaluation in the complementation of the diagnosis and monitoring of hypovolemic shock in ICU and emergency patients.

Resumo: Introdução: A ultrassonografia é uma ferramenta indispensável no diagnóstico e monitoramento de pacientes críticos durante as últimas três décadas. Atualmente, o diagnóstico de choque hipovolêmico é feito através do monitoramento de sinais vitais, identificação e quantificação de perdas de sangue e marcadores de hipoperfusão tecidual. No entanto, tem sido amplamente demonstrado que a hipotensão e a taquicardia não são específicas ou sensíveis para fazer esse diagnóstico ao mesmo tempo em que são alteradas nos estágios avançados do estado de choque e, portanto, são ineficazes na identificação e tomada de decisões precoces. Os marcadores de hipoperfusão de tecido são caros e os suprimentos necessários nem sempre estão disponíveis. Metodologia: A medida do colapso da veia cava inferior foi realizada em pacientes saudáveis ​​antes e após a doação de 450 cm3 no banco de sangue do estado de Ecatepec no período de março a agosto de 2017. Foi realizada em pacientes entre 16 e 65 anos, saudáveis, que concordaram em participar do estudo anterior assinando um termo de consentimento livre e esclarecido e no qual a mensuração das variáveis ​​com o ultrassom era tecnicamente viável, tomando como universo a mensuração realizada em 87 pacientes, dos quais 75% eram do sexo masculino e 25% do feminino, uma medida do colapso da veia cava inferior foi realizada antes e após a exsanguinação de 450 cm3, foram calculados o volume sanguíneo circulante e o sangramento permitido, a porcentagem de sangramento admissível na qual equivalente a 450 cm3 em cada paciente e a perda de sangue foi aprovada com o percentual de perda de sangue proposto pela faculdade de cirurgia para a classificação do choque hemorrágico. Conclusão: Com a revisão do universo de pacientes, a mensuração do colapso da veia cava inferior é considerada uma avaliação complementar, acessível e barata na complementação do diagnóstico e monitoramento do choque hipovolêmico em UTI e pacientes de emergência.

The Stuck Song Syndrome: A Case of Musical Obsessions.

BACKGROUND Historically, clinical researchers have underestimated the prevalence and importance of musical obsessions, which are defined as intrusive, repetitive, persistent sounds or tunes, not controlled by the will, that cause clinically significant anxiety and distress. Musical obsessions have also been described as the "stuck song syndrome" and their prevalence is not clearly established, because few cases have been reported. CASE REPORT This study reports a case of a 32-year-old female with a history of musical obsessions over the course of 12 years. She suffered episodes in which she heard repetitive musical fragments in her head, such as the chorus lines or portions of known or unknown songs, that caused high levels of anxiety in her daily life. The symptoms led her to introduce compulsive behaviors such as listening to the song that matched with the obsessive song. Treatment with fluoxetine 60 mg/day for 12 weeks reduced obsessive symptoms by 60%, improving her quality of life. CONCLUSIONS This case allowed us to explore the semiological spectrum that encompasses musical imagery, in which concepts that belong to normality are involved, such as musical imagination, involuntary musical imagery, and sticky songs, and other concepts that deal with psychopathological aspects such as musical obsessions, musical hallucinations, and palinacousis. Additionally, the case showed us an atypical form of compulsion that accompanied musical obsession, in which the patient sought to complete the obsessive content with real music. Treatment with fluoxetine 60 mg/day generated a symptomatic response but not remission of symptoms.

Neuropsiquiatría de los trastornos del movimiento / Neuropsychiatry Of Movement Disorders

Resumen Los trastornos del movimiento pueden definirse como síndromes neurológicos en los que puede haber un exceso o enlentecimiento de movimientos automáticos o voluntarios sin relación con debilidad o espasticidad. Tanto la enfermedad de Parkinson (EP) como la de Huntington (EH) son condiciones paradigmáticas de estos trastornos. La alta prevalencia de síntomas psiquiátricos comórbidos, como depresión, ansiedad, síntomas obsesivo-compulsivos, alucinaciones, delirios, impulsividad, trastornos del sueño, apatía y deterioro cognoscitivo, obliga a abordar estas enfermedades como entidades neuropsiquiatricas. En el presente artículo, se realiza una révision de los aspectos neuroanatómicos (estructurales y funcionales), neuropsicológicos y psicopatológicos de la EP y la EH. Se hace especial énfasis en el papel de los circuitos frontosubcorticales no motores para la comprensión del espectro clínico de ambas entidades, sin excluir la influencia de aspectos genéticos, psicológicos y psicosociales. Por último, se realiza una breve revisión sobre los principales abordajes psicofarmacológicos en cada entidad.

Abstract Movement disorders can be defined as neurological syndromes presenting with excessive or diminished automatic or voluntary movements not related to weakness or spasticity. Both Parkinson's disease (PD) and Huntington's disease (HD) are well-known examples of these syndromes. The high prevalence of comorbid psychiatric symptoms like depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, hallucinations, delusions, impulsivity, sleep disorders, apathy and cognitive impairment mean that these conditions must be regarded as neuropsychiatric diseases. In this article, we review neuroanatomical (structural and functional), psychopathological and neuropsychological aspects of PD and HD. The role of fronto-subcortical loops in non-motor functions is particularly emphasised in order to understand the clinical spectrum of both diseases, together with the influence of genetic, psychological and psychosocial aspects. A brief description of the main psychopharmacological approaches for both diseases is also included.

The painter from Sinaloa: artistic analysis of a case of spatial agnosia and neglect of visual shapes.

Paintings produced spontaneously by patients with neurological lesions represent a fascinating opportunity to analyze some aspects of the underlying disease and involved brain mechanisms. Many cases of artists who have suffered spatial neglect following a neurological disease have been reported in the literature. However, only a few studies evaluating the different subtypes of graphic neglect and aspects related to the construction of perspective (three dimensionality) in works of art have been published. In the present article, we present the case of an artist who, after resection of a central neurocytoma that affected the right thalamo-parietal connections, suffered an impairment of the ability to create perspective in his paintings and involuntary omission of only shapes in the left side of his paintings, although colors and contours were preserved.

[Neuropsychiatry Of Movement Disorders]. / Neuropsiquiatría de los trastornos del movimiento.

Movement disorders can be defined as neurological syndromes presenting with excessive or diminished automatic or voluntary movements not related to weakness or spasticity. Both Parkinson's disease (PD) and Huntington's disease (HD) are well-known examples of these syndromes. The high prevalence of comorbid psychiatric symptoms like depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, hallucinations, delusions, impulsivity, sleep disorders, apathy and cognitive impairment mean that these conditions must be regarded as neuropsychiatric diseases. In this article, we review neuroanatomical (structural and functional), psychopathological and neuropsychological aspects of PD and HD. The role of fronto-subcortical loops in non-motor functions is particularly emphasised in order to understand the clinical spectrum of both diseases, together with the influence of genetic, psychological and psychosocial aspects. A brief description of the main psychopharmacological approaches for both diseases is also included.

Treatment of depression in patients with temporal lobe epilepsy: A pilot study of cognitive behavioral therapy vs. selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.

There is a high prevalence of depression in patients with epilepsy, which negatively impacts their quality of life (QOL) and seizure control. Currently, the first-line of treatment for depression in patients with epilepsy is based on selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). The main objective of this pilot study was to compare cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) versus SSRIs for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in patients with temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE). Seven patients who received group CBT were compared with eight patients treated with SSRIs. All were diagnosed with MDD and TLE. Patients were assessed at baseline before treatment and at six and 12weeks during treatment with the Quality of Life in Epilepsy Scale of 31 items (QOLIE 31), the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Seizure records were also taken on a monthly basis. After 12weeks of treatment, both groups showed improved QOL and reduced severity of depression symptoms. There were no statistically significant group differences in the final scores for the BDI (p=0.40) and QOLIE 31 (p=0.72), although the effect size on QOL was higher for the group receiving CBT. In conclusion, the present study suggests that both CBT and SSRIs may improve MDD and QOL in patients with TLE. We found no significant outcome differences between both treatment modalities. These findings support further study using a double-blind controlled design to demonstrate the efficacy of CBT and SSRIs in the treatment of MDD and QOL in patients with TLE.

Visual hallucinations of autobiographic memory and asomatognosia: a case of epilepsy due to brain cysticercosis.

The current study describes the case of a woman with symptomatic epilepsy due to brain cysticercosis acquired during childhood. During her adolescence, she developed seizures characterized by metamorphopsia, hallucinations of autobiographic memory and, finally, asomatognosia. Magnetic brain imaging showed a calcified lesion in the right occipitotemporal cortex, and positron emission tomography imaging confirmed the presence of interictal hypometabolism in two regions: the right parietal cortex and the right lateral and posterior temporal cortex. We discuss the link between these brain areas and the symptoms described under the concepts of epileptogenic lesion, epileptogenic zone, functional deficit zone, and symptomatogenic zone.