Caffeine and light effects on nighttime melatonin and temperature levels in sleep-deprived humans

The effects of caffeine ingestion and exposure to bright light, both separately and in combination, on salivary melatonin and tympanic temperature were assessed in humans. Four treatments during a 45.5 h sleep deprivation period were compared: Dim Light-Placebo, Dim Light-Caffeine, Bright Light-Placebo and Bright-Light Caffeine. The Dim Light-Caffeine condition (200 mg twice each night) relative to the Dim Light-Placebo condition suppressed nighttime melatonin levels and attenuated the normal decrease in temperature. Combining caffeine ingestion with bright light exposure (≥2000 lux) suppressed melatonin and attenuated the normal nighttime drop in temperature to a larger degree than either condition alone; i.e. effects were additive. Circadian effects were also observed in that the amplitude and phase of the temperature rhythm were altered during treatment. These findings establish that the human melatonin system is responsive to caffeine. Other evidence suggests that caffeine may influence melatonin and temperature levels through antagonism of the neuromodulator adenosine.     

人皮质骨矿化基质中骨盐框架结构

目的：研究人皮质骨矿化基质中骨盐的框架结构及框架中骨微间隙。方法：应用透射电镜、场发射扫描电镜观察、电脑图像分析及能谱分析，分析无骨病成人长骨、扁骨２００例骨盐分布特征。结果：骨盐框架结构由微柱、微梁、微小梁、弓状梁、致密点、隔板和骨微间隙构成。骨微间隙由洞、内衬和壁组成，洞平均直径为８４．４±７５．６ｎｍ，与骨小管相比有显著差异（Ｐ值＜０．００１），平均密度为１１～１７个／μｍ２，与骨小管之比超过１０：１。骨盐分针形结晶和微颗粒结晶。结论：骨盐框架结构及骨微间隙是骨盐在人皮质骨矿化基质中的存在形式，可能与骨盐吸收、沉着有关。     

490名师范学院大学生失眠状况调查

目的　了解师范学院大学生失眠情况及其分布特征。方法　对上饶师院 4 90名学生进行睡眠和失眠相关问题的问卷调查。结果　 38.0 %的被试报告有失眠现象。男生失眠率显著高于女生 ( χ2 =9.79,P <0 .0 1) ;三年级毕业班学生失眠率高于一年级和二年级学生 ( χ2 =9.86 ,P <0 .0 1) ;文理科学生失眠率差异无显著性。SCL - 90调查结果显示 ,失眠学生躯体化、强迫、人际关系敏感、抑郁、焦虑、恐怖6个因子分和阳性项目数显著高于非失眠者。结论　师范学院大学生失眠现象常见 ,失眠学生心理问题症状较多     

Do weekly and fast-rotating shiftwork schedules differentially affect duration and quality of sleep?

 Characteristics of shiftwork schedules can have distinct impacts on workers’ sleep. This report presents comparisons of the effects of two different shiftwork schedules on duration and quality of the main sleep episodes in comparable worker populations at two different petrochemical plants. No significant differences were found for sleep duration in comparing the two plants. However, within each plant’s shift cycles, morning and night shifts showed shorter sleep durations than all other workdays and days off. Quality of sleep was perceived as lowest for night shifts of both plant schedules, and of lesser quality for weekly than for fast-rotating shifts. These results support recommendations for reducing the number of consecutive nights of shiftwork. However, before recommending any optimal shift schedule, interactions of sleep duration and quality with shift schedules need much further evaluation. Received: 18 December 1995/Accepted: 18 July 1996     

Organization of intensive care units in Europe: lessons from the EPIC study

Objective: To study differences related to intensive care unit (ICU) structure and patient demography between the various countries of Western Europe. Design: Application of data collected by the European Prevalence of Infection in Intensive Care (EPIC) study, a one-day prevalence study. Setting: Voluntary participation of all Western European ICUs. A total of 1417 ICUs responded. Patients: All patients, older than 10 years of age, occupying a bed in the participating ICUs over a 24-h period. 10 038 patient case reports were submitted. Results: The study revealed important differences. In particular, there seems to be a north/south divide with fewer ICU beds and more severely ill patients in the south. The United Kingdom seemed more similar to southern European countries than to the north. Conclusion: While there are similarities between European countries, large differences still remain and are important to identify to enable us to work together to create a more uniform system of intensive care, which will in turn give more effective and efficient patient care. Received: 7 February 1997 Accepted 8 July 1997     

阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停低通气综合征和肥胖及正常体重人群血清瘦素水平的研究

目的:探讨阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停低通气综合征(OSAHS)、肥胖和正常体重人群的血清瘦素水平。方法:将经PSG检测的患者分为OSAHS组(53例)和单纯肥胖组(41例),另选正常体重者(正常体重组)62例,用放射免疫法测定3组的血清瘦素水平,同时测量每例受检者的身高、体重、颈围、腰围和臀围。结果:①无论男性还是女性,OSAHS组和单纯肥胖组的血清瘦素水平均比正常体重组高(均P<0.05);OSAHS组血清瘦素水平[男(8.06±2.58)μg/L,女(12.83±2.67μg/L)]均高于单纯肥胖组[男(5.75±1.27)μg/L,女(9.83±1.99μg/L)](均P<0.05)。②单纯肥胖组及OSAHS组血清瘦素水平分别与体质指数(BMI)呈显著正相关(均P<0.01),OSAHS组血清瘦素水平与AHI、颈围及腰臀围比(WHR)也呈显著正相关(均P<0.01)。结论:单纯性肥胖患者血清瘦素水平升高与机体内发生瘦素抵抗有关;OSAHS患者的血清瘦素水平与AHI呈正相关,说明OSAHS本身可能是引起血清瘦素升高的因素之一,瘦素可能有兴奋呼吸中枢的作用。     

雌激素对老年早期大鼠脑心脏毛细血管结构的影响

目的　探讨老年前期大鼠应用雌激素后脑、心微血管结构的变化 ,了解雌激素对脑、心血管的影响 ,为临床合理应用雌激素替代治疗提供实验依据。方法　制作老年早期衰老大鼠模型 ,通过内源性碱性磷酸酶显示法、动脉插管墨汁灌注观察应用雌激素后大鼠脑额叶、海马、下丘脑 ,心脏毛细血管结构的变化。结果　苯甲酸雌二醇组 (estradiolben zoate ,EB)脑额叶皮层、海马、下丘脑、心肌等部位毛细血管面积均明显高于对照组 (P <0 .0 5 )。结论　老年前期雌性大鼠应用雌激素后可影响脑、心脏微血管结构 ,改善心、脑供血     

抑郁症的睡眠脑电图与人脑兴奋守恒假说

目的　探索抑郁症状与睡眠脑电图参数的相关性。方法　对 18例抑郁症和 10例正常人评定汉密尔顿抑郁评定量表 (HAMD)和检测睡眠脑电图。结果　HAMD总分与觉醒次数及REM密度分别呈显著正相关 (r分别等于 0 .4 0 8和 0 .4 4 5 ,P均 <0 .0 5 )。结论　抑郁症和正常人的白天中枢抑制与夜间中枢兴奋相关 ,从而支持人脑兴奋守恒假说。     

硕士生睡眠质量状况及其与心理健康的相关研究

目的了解硕士生睡眠质量状况及其与心理健康的关系;为提高硕士生的睡眠质量和心理健康水平提供参考。方法采用匹兹堡睡眠质量指数(PSQI)和症状自评量表(SCL-90)对高校298名硕士生进行睡眠质量和心理健康调查。结果①以PSQI总分≥8作为判断睡眠质量问题的标准,27.4%的硕士生存在睡眠质量问题,睡眠质量不佳主要体现在日间功能障碍(58.4%)、入睡时间(38.6%)、睡眠质量(31%)和睡眠障碍(19.3%)。②一、二年级与三年级在入睡时间上存在显著差异(P<0.05)。公费和自费硕士生在PSQI总分和睡眠效率上存在显著性差异。文科和理科硕士生在催眠药物和日间功能障碍上存在显著性差异。年龄≥30岁和年龄<30岁的硕士生在睡眠效率上存在显著性差异。③硕士生PSQI总分及大多数成份与SCL-90各因子呈显著正相关(P<0.05)。④不同睡眠质量硕士生的心理健康状况分析显示,睡眠质量好、一般和差的硕士生在SCL-90均分及各因子得分上存在显著性差异。结论研究生睡眠质量不尽人意;睡眠质量与心理健康高度相关。各个部门及研究生自身应该引起高度重视,保证良好睡眠,促进身心健康。     

橡胶木粉填充LLDPE复合材料的结构和力学性能

用橡胶木粉填充线性低密度聚乙烯(LLDPE)，研究了酸、碱溶液预处理木粉的效果和硅烷偶联荆(KH-570)、MMA接枝的天然橡胶胶乳(MGL-30)两种改性剂对橡胶木粉表面改性的效果，以及未粉粒径和填充量等对木粉／LLDPE复合材料力学性能的影响，并用SEM对复合材料拉伸断面的形态结构进行了分析。结果表明：木粉的拉径、木粉填充量和改性荆用量对复合材料的力学性能有较大的影响，经碱溶液预处理再用改性荆改性后的木粉能有效地改善木粉与LLDPE的界面粘结强度，提高橡胶木粉／LLDPE复合材料的力学性能。