Acute consumption of pecans decreases angiopoietin-like protein-3 in healthy males: a secondary analysis of randomized controlled trials

Angiopoietin-like proteins (ANGPTL)-3 and -4 regulate lipid metabolism, but the effect of tree nuts of varying fatty acid composition on post-meal responses is unknown. The purpose of the study was to conduct a secondary analysis of two studies on ANGPTL3 and -4 responses to meals containing different tree nuts. We hypothesized that the pecan-containing meal would mitigate postprandial rises in ANGPTL3 compared to the traditional meal without nuts in males, but not females. In addition, we hypothesized that there would be no other differences between any other treatments in ANGPTL3 or -4 responses. The two studies were double-blind, randomized crossover trials. Twenty-two adults (10=male, 12=female) completed study 1, which compared meals containing pecans vs. no nuts (control), and thirty adults (14=male, 16=female) completed study 2, which compared meals containing black walnuts, English walnuts (EW), or no nuts (control). Blood was collected at fasting, 30, 60, 120, and 180min postprandially. In study 1, ANGPTL3 was suppressed more in pecan vs. control in males (iAUC: -579.4±219.4 vs. -128.4±87.1pg/mL/3h, P<.05). In study 2, there was no difference in ANGPTL3 between black walnuts vs. EW, but ANGPTL3 was suppressed more in control vs. black walnuts in females only (iAUC: -196.4±138.4 vs. 102.1±90.1pg/mL/3h, P<.05). There were no differences in ANGPTL4 between treatments. In conclusion, adding pecans to a meal decreased ANGPTL3 in males, but not females. These data highlight the importance of investigating the impact of nutrients and sex on postprandial ANGPTL3 ad -4 responses to better understand their ability to reduce cardiovascular disease risk.     

生物安全柜的控制

生物安全柜是重要的一级屏障设备，适当的控制方式对生物安全柜的防护能力是很重要的。文中主要介绍了生物安全柜的控制要点和几种控制方式及其特点。     

内镜乳晕小切口男性乳房肥大矫正术

目的探索减少男性乳房肥大整形术后瘢痕,使乳房切除更加精确,更有利于塑形,避免出血、血肿及支配乳头、乳晕感觉神经的损伤。方法对16例患者在内镜监视下,采用乳晕旁2~3.5cm切口,切除肥大的男性乳腺腺体组织,对于以脂肪增生为主者,先行肿胀吸脂术,后在内镜监视下进行残余肥大腺体切除。切除乳腺体组织量单侧为100~320g,平均为130g;吸脂量为20~130ml,平均为68ml,无血肿,切除组织病理检查为脂肪组织及腺体组织。结果术后无血肿,无皮肤坏死,乳头及皮肤的感觉良好,均获随访观察,时间为手术后5个月至3年,无复发。结论内镜外科技术能缩小乳晕切口,避免损伤乳头、乳晕,利于离乳晕较远范围的乳腺组织切除及乳房重新塑形,为男性乳房肥大矫正的一种良好选择。     

Risk behaviors and its association with caries activity and dental caries in Japanese children

The aim of this study was to assess risk behaviors and its association with caries activity and dental caries in Japanese children. The subjects were 392 young Japanese children who underwent dental health check-up at 18, 30 and 42 months of age. Oral examinations, Cariostat tests and dental health questionnaires were carried out at each time. The caries prevalence of children was 1.5% at 18 months, 9.9% at 30 months and 28.1% at 42 months. Caries activity based on the Cariostat scores of children was correlated with caries status (caries-free/carious) at 42 months. In children with caries during each examination period at 42 months, eating snacks while playing was ranked as the most important behavioral risk (P < 0.001), followed by breast-feeding (P < 0.01), non setting of time for snacks (P < 0.05) and frequency of snacks (P < 0.05) at 18 months old; non brushing by mother (P < 0.05) and eating snacks while playing (P < 0.05) were ranked highest at 30 months old. In addition, eating snacks while playing (P < 0.001) at 42 months old was the only a significant factor for children with caries. Caries activity and risk behaviors were associated with caries experience at different age periods of childhood.     

脂肪抽吸术对胰岛素敏感性及脂质代谢的影响

目的了解脂肪抽吸术对胰岛素抵抗与脂质代谢的影响,并探讨其临床意义。方法对20例接受腹部脂肪抽吸术者术前及术后2个月的血清三酰甘油、总胆固醇、高密度脂蛋白胆固醇、低密度脂蛋白胆固醇,胰岛素敏感性进行测量并进行比较。结果术后与脂肪抽吸术前比较,术后胰岛素敏感性增强（P〈0.01）,血清总胆固醇与低密度脂蛋白胆固醇水平下降。结论腹部脂肪抽吸术在去除大量皮下脂肪的同时,对胰岛素抵抗、脂质代谢等心脑血管危险因素也有非常有益的影响。     

2005-2007年某科研单位人员高血糖变化趋势分析

目的了解近年来某科研单位人员血糖异常情况及其变化趋势,为采取有效预防措施提供依据。方法对本单位人员3年健康检查中高血糖检出率检测结果进行分析。结果2005、2006、2007年高血糖检出率分别为9.31%、7.02%、4.40%,变化趋势差异有统计学意义(χ2=7.707,P<0.05),不同年龄、不同职业人员高血糖检出率差异有统计学意义(P<0.01)。结论该研究机构人员高血糖检出率有逐年下降的趋势,但仍高于国内的文献报道,须进一步加强预防保健工作。     

肢体抖动短暂性脑缺血发作(LS-TIA)的临床及影像

目的 肢体抖动短暂性脑缺血发作（LS-TIA）临床少见,本文旨在提高临床医师对这一症候的认识.方法 总结北京协和医院诊断为肢体抖动短暂性脑缺血发作患者7例,行颈部血管超声、脑电图、头部核磁共振、经颅多普勒超声、核磁血管成像,4例行数字减影血管造影,2例行CT灌注成像检查.结果 均表现为发作性短暂不能控制的抖动,5例发作有明显诱因.全部患者均有抖动肢体对侧至少1条以上颅内和/或颅外动脉重度狭窄或闭塞.头部核磁共振4例显示抖动肢体对侧内分水岭脑梗死.脑电图均未见痫样放电,6例可见病变血管同侧额颞部慢波灶.经扩容和抗血小板聚集或者血管内支架治疗后,所有患者病情稳定.结论 肢体抖动短暂性脑缺血发作通常提示大血管严重的狭窄或闭塞,低灌注是其最可能的发病机制.