Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis: the importance of early magnetic resonance imaging

The diagnosis of acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is frequently missed or delayed with consequent delay in instituting therapy in the crucial phase of the illness. The role of MRI in the diagnosis of ADEM is well established, however, the value of its early utilization of treatment on the outcome of patients has not been adequately stressed. Three patients with ADEM are described. Delay in the diagnosis of the first was associated with severe sequelae, while in the other two early diagnosis and institution of corticosteroid therapy which was facilitated by MRI, was associated with a better outcome. MRI should be carried out early once the diagosis of ADEM is entertained.     

Neonatal renal failure due to obstructive candidal bezoars

Acute renal failure (ARF) developed in a 7-week-old infant due to bilateral candidal bezoars (fungal balls) causing obstruction at the pelviureteric junction. The baby was born at term with an appropriate birthweight, and had been treated with broad-spectrum antibiotics for respiratory distress and septicemia during the 1st week of life. Recovery from ARF followed renal decompression with bilateral nephrostomy tube placement and parenteral administration of amphotericin B and 5-flucytosine. Received August 21, 1996; received in revised form and accepted January 3, 1997     

碱性成纤维细胞生长因子对慢性鼓膜穿孔愈合的影响

目的 :探讨碱性成纤维细胞生长因子 (bFGF)在慢性鼓膜穿孔愈合中的作用。方法 :在豚鼠慢性创伤性鼓膜穿孔的动物模型上 ,观察应用bFGF 磷酸缓冲液 (2 5 0mg/L)治疗的鼓膜愈合率 ,用组织学检查鼓膜中层厚度 ,并与仅用磷酸缓冲液 (PBS)处理的作对照。结果 :bFGF治疗组鼓膜愈合率明显高于PBS组 (89.3%vs 37.5 % ,P <0 .0 1) ;鼓膜中层厚度bFGF组显著高于PBS组 [(30 5± 37) μmvs (10 2± 2 1) μm ,P <0 .0 1]。结论 :局部应用bFGF有明显促进慢性鼓膜穿孔鼓膜中层厚度及上皮细胞增生 ,促进鼓膜愈合的作用。     

白血病细胞p16基因突变分析

目的探讨ｐ１６基因突变在白血病发生中的作用及基因突变的机制。方法利用点突变检测仪、水平和垂直板电泳对ｐ１６基因的外显子１、外显子２的ＰＣＲ扩增产物作缺失和点突变分析。结果在白血病３５例临床标本中有２２例发生缺失突变，６例发生点突变，突变率约８０％。在２２例缺失突变病例中，有１０例为不完全缺失突变即有低于外显子５０９ｂｐ的扩增产物。结论ｐ１６基因含有“ＧＣ”ＤＮＡ重复顺序，易发生ＤＮＡ重组及易位和重排。在白血病发生中起重要作用     

急性脑血管病患者血清髓鞘碱性蛋白含量研究

用酶联免疫吸附法对３０例急性脑血管病（ＣＶＤ）患者及３２位正常人血清髓鞘碱性蛋白（ＭＢＰ）含量进行检测。结果表明：急性ＣＶＤ组患者血清ＭＢＰ含量显著高于正常人组（Ｐ＜０．０１）；血清ＭＢＰ含量与急性ＣＶＤ的严重程度相关。提示检测血清ＭＢＰ含量对急性ＣＶＤ诊断及预后判断有重要价值     

Angiodysplasia as the cause of massive lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage in a young adult

PURPOSE: This study was undertaken to clarify the importance of bleeding vascular ectasia of the colon as the etiology of massive lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage in patients 40 years of age or younger. METHODS: An otherwise healthy 21-year-old male was admitted to a tertiary medical center with massive lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Technetium-labeled red blood cell scan, selective visceral angiography, and colonoscopy identified the source of bleeding as vascular abnormality of the descending colon. Segmental colonic resection was performed. RESULTS: Histologic review of the specimen demonstrated a vascular ectasia. The patient recovered uneventfully and has had no further stigmata of hemorrhage. A review of the literature was undertaken to make clear the significance of vascular ectasia as the source for massive colonic hemorrhage in the young adult. CONCLUSION: This is the first report that documents histologically a vascular ectasia as the source of massive lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage in an otherwise healthy patient less than 40 years of age. Vascular ectasia is an uncommon cause of lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage in the young adult.The Chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Navy Department, Washington, DC, Clinical Investigation Program sponsored this report #84-16-1968-532, as required by HSETCINST 6000.41A. The views expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Navy, Department of Defense, or the United States Government.     

Clinical Studies on Functional Dyspepsia Treated with Different Dosage-Form of Zhishi Xiaopi Pill Recipe (枳实消痞丸方)

Ｄｙｓｐｅｐｓｉａｒｅｆｅｒｓｔｏｐａｉｎｏｒｄｉｓｃｏｍｆｏｒｔｆｏ ｃｕｓｅｄｉｎｔｈｅｅｐｉｇａｓｔｒｉｕｍ，ｗｈｉｃｈｗａｓｒｅｐｏｒｔｅｄｔｏｏｃｃｕｒｉｎｍｏｒｅｔｈａｎ 1 0 %ｏｆｏｕｔｐａｔｉｅｎｔｓｉｎｉｎｔｅｒｎａｌｍｅｄｉｃｉｎｅ，ａｎｄｎｅａｒｌｙｈａｌｆｔｈｅｐａｔｉｅｎｔｓｉｎｔｈｅｇａｓ ｔｒｏｉｎｔｅｓｔｉｎａｌ（ＧＩ）ｄｅｐａｒｔｍｅｎｔ（1）．Ａｌｍｏｓｔｈａｌｆｏｆｔｈｅｓｅｐａｔｉｅｎｔｓｗｉｔｈｄｙｓｐｅｐｓｉａｗｈｏｈａｖｅｎｏｄｅｆｉ ｎｉｔｅｏｒｇａｎｉ…     

尿激酶溶栓对急性心肌梗死患者单核细胞组织因子表达的影响

目的 :了解冠心病患者外周循环单核细胞组织因子 (TF)表达与冠心病病情的关系 ;观察溶栓治疗对急性心肌梗死患者单核细胞TF表达的影响。方法 :测定了 2 2例稳定型心绞痛 (SA)患者 ,2 1例不稳定型心绞痛(UA)患者 ,1 5例急性心肌梗死 (AMI)患者用尿激酶溶栓前及溶栓后 ,1 8例健康人外周循环单核细胞组织因子阳性率。单核细胞组织因子阳性率测定用免疫荧光染色及流式细胞术。结果 :SAP组 ,UAP组和AMI组单核细胞TF阳性率高于对照组 ,UAP组和AMI组单核细胞TF阳性率高于SAP组 ,单核细胞TF阳性率与冠心病病情显著相关。急性心肌梗死患者溶栓后 2h单核细胞TF阳性率升高。结论 :外周血单核细胞TF的表达与冠心病病情严重程度密切相关 ;急性心肌梗死患者溶栓治疗后单核细胞TF的表达进一步增强 ,这可能是溶栓后凝血酶活化的原因之一。     

Ethical aspects of withdrawing/withholding renal replacement therapies on patients in acute renal failure in an intensive care unit

The majority of patients being treated for acute renal failure in intensive care units have multiple medical problems. Accordingly, the withdrawal of renal replacement therapies should be considered as part of a general decision about whether to initiate or continue with treatment per se. Several guidelines on withdrawing and withholding therapy have been produced and some common themes emerge: concerns to avoid euthanasia, potential for benefit, patient consent (shared decision‐making), team consensus/decision‐making, and the provision of appropriate palliative care and resource implications. Each of these is considered in turn, although the word limit for this paper does not permit detailed exposition.     

冠状动脉造影正常的急性心肌梗死患者的临床特点

目的：探讨冠状动脉造影（CAG）正常的急性心肌梗死（AMI）患者的发生机制及临床特点。方法：分析2000年6月至2001年10月86例AMI患者的CAG结果及冠心病相关危险因素。结果：86例中CAG正常者8例，年龄（39＋11．4）（25－52）岁；多无心绞痛史、高血压史、糖尿病史、血脂异常史及家族史；以情绪波动、精神压抑、大量吸烟、饮酒史者居多。结论：冠状动脉痉挛、血栓自溶或溶栓治疗后血栓消失是其主要发生机制；冠状动脉正常的AMI患者其貌似正常，实属高危人群，应高度重视。