G proteins (Gi,Go) in the medial temporal lobe in schizophrenia: preliminary report of a neurochemical correlate of structural change

Summary We have measured the amount of Gi (the inhibitory G-protein) or Go (a similar G-protein of unknown function) in 5 areas of the medial temporal lobe of control and schizophrenic brains utilizing pertussis toxin-catalyzed ADP ribosylation. The material used has previously been shown to have asymmetrical structural abnormalities of the ventricular system. The amount of Gi or Go was reduced on the left side in the hippocampus, amygdala and parahippocampal gyrus, the difference reaching significance in the hippocampus. This data is the first report of a neurochemical correlate of the structural change in the brains of patients with schizophrenia. Decreased Gi or Go in hippocampus may relate to other reported neurochemical deficits or other transmembrane signalling abnormalities. Further investigations of these indices of secondary messenger function in relation to structural changes are indicated.     

Assessment of changes in 1-second forced expiratory volume in bronchial provocation testing

The question of whether functional residual capacity (FRC) falls in infants during active sleep has been clouded by studies using different subject groups and techniques for measurements of lung volume and determination of sleep state. Twenty healthy full-term infants within the first week of life participated in the present study. Neurophysiological and behavioral criteria were used to define sleep state, and measurements of FRC were made using a specially constructed closed-circuit helium dilution system. Regularity of respiration was recorded using magnetometers on the chest and a modified respirator monitor. Results showed that no significant changes in FRC occurred, related either to sleep state or to regularity of respiration. In addition, we failed to detect any differences in FRC between the sexes. Pediatr Pilmonol. 1989; 7:71–77 .     

An investigation of the neuropsychological profile in adults with velo-cardio-facial syndrome (VCFS).

Velo-cardio-facial syndrome (VCFS) is associated with deletions on the long arm of chromosome 22, mild intellectual disability, poor social interaction and a high prevalence of psychosis. However, to date there have been no studies investigating the neuropsychological functioning of adults with VCFS. We compared 19 adults with VCFS with 19 age, gender and IQ matched controls using a comprehensive neuropsychological battery. Compared to controls, adults with VCFS had significant impairments in visuoperceptual ability (Visual Object and Space Perception Battery), problem solving and planning (Tower of London) and abstract and social thinking (Comprehension WAIS-R). It is likely that haploinsufficiency (reduced gene dosage) of a neurodevelopmental gene or genes mapping to chromosome 22q11 underlies the cognitive deficits observed in individuals with VCFS.     

可切除原发性十二指肠恶性肿瘤X线征象分析

目的 :对可切除的原发性十二指肠恶性肿瘤X线征象进行分析。方法 :对 2 6例原发性十二指肠恶性肿瘤胃肠道造影及CT征象进行了回顾性对比分析总结。结果 :全部病例均经手术病理证实 ,其中腺癌 2 2例 ,平滑肌肉瘤 3例 ,非何杰金氏淋巴瘤 1例。描述包括肿瘤的部位 ,造影X线表现 (黏膜破坏 ,充盈缺损及龛影 ,管腔不规则狭窄 ,肠腔外改变等 )及CT表现 (肠壁增厚肠腔狭窄 ,局部肿块 ,梗阻性改变及转移 )。不能手术切除的影像学征象为 :肿瘤直径大于 6cm ;腹腔、系膜淋巴结成团肿大 ;腔静脉、肠系膜动静脉等重要血管管径被包绕大于 2 / 3时。结论 :CT与X线造影对肿瘤的位置、大小、形态 ,肿瘤的继发征象的术前评价 ,能够提供能否手术切除的重要依据。     

股骨近端带锁髓内钉在粗隆间骨折的应用

目的评价股骨近端带锁髓内钉(ProximalFemoralNail,PFN)治疗股骨粗隆周围骨折的临床疗效。方法对72例股骨粗隆周围骨折的治疗作回顾性总结分析。其中男29例,女性43例。年龄64～96岁,平均78岁。在本组粗隆周围骨折的分型中,EvenⅠ型16例、Ⅱ型31例、ⅢA型14例、ⅢB型6例、Ⅳ型3例。其余2例为粗隆下骨折。结果随访自出院以后超过6个月的患者65例,除一例患者因患有严重的骨质疏松而出现拉力螺钉脱出并髋内翻外,其余患者拍片显示骨折已愈合,生活能够自理,临床疗效满意,骨折平均愈合时间为8周。结论PFN是治疗股骨粗隆周围骨折的一种较好的内固定方法,为股骨粗隆部位的骨折创造了理想的愈合条件,由于其并发症低,手术操作简便,符合微创技术的治疗要求,值得临床推广应用。     

An open pilot study of nefazodone in depression with anger attacks: relationship between clinical response and receptor binding

Nefazodone has been widely used as an antidepressant, but it has not been tested for depression with anger attacks. In an open study, we administered nefazodone (maximum 600 mg/day) for 12 weeks to 16 outpatients who had major depression with anger attacks. Assessment instruments comprised the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV (SCID), Anger Attacks Questionnaire (AAQ), 17-item Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAM-D-17), Clinician Global Impression Scale (CGI), Symptom Questionnaire (SQ), Modified Overt Aggression Scale (MOAS), and MOAS-Self-Rated. Three subjects underwent positron emission tomography (PET) with [¹⁸F]-setoperone for 5-HT2 binding potential (BP) and [¹¹C]-SCH-23,390 for D1 BP, both at baseline and after 6 weeks of treatment. Eight subjects underwent PET with [¹⁸F]-setoperone and with [¹¹C]-SCH-23,390 at baseline only. In an examination of whether D1 and 5HT2 (data available in six subjects) receptor BP predicted treatment response, we found significant decreases in the HAM-D-17, CGI-S, weighted MOAS, MOAS verbal scale, OAS Self-Rated verbal, SQ Depression and Anger/Hostility scales after nefazodone; 50% responded to nefazodone (defined as ≥50% decrease in HAM-D-17 score), and 44% reported disappearance of anger attacks. A statistically significant percentage decrease in 5HT2 BP was observed for the right mesial frontal and left parietal regions after 6 weeks of treatment. No significant change was observed in D1 BP in any region. Although CGI-I scores correlated significantly with D1 BP in the left thalamic region, the correlation was not significant after Bonferroni correction. The effectiveness of nefazodone for depression with anger attacks may be related to widespread changes in 5HT2 receptor BP.     

羧乙基锗倍半氧化物(Ge-132)在大鼠乙醇中毒过程中的抗氧化作用

目的 探讨羧乙基锗倍半氧化物（Ge-132)在乙醇致体内脂质过氧化过程的抑制作用及机理。方法 用10mg/kg体重的乙醇给大鼠灌胃，同时自由饮用100mg/L的锗－132，饲养3个月。结果 乙醇＋Ge-132组大鼠组织和血清与单给乙醇组比较DMA含量显著降低（P＜0．05），SOD、CAT活力均升高（P＜0．05），但与对照组比较均无显著性差异（P＞0．05）。结论 Ge-132通过清除OH^.和O2^.-自由基，抑制SOD、CAT活力降低，从而抑制过量乙醇对机体的损伤。     

选择性冠状动脉造影评价常规心电图ST-T改变在冠心病中的诊断价值

目的:评价常规心电图检查中ST-T改变在冠心病诊断中的价值。方法:以选择性冠状动脉造影为对照,研究连续194例病人临床症状及心电图ST-T改变与造影结果的关系。结果:造影发现136例病人有明显的冠状动脉狭窄性病变,58例未发现明显病变。非典型心脏症状的病人无论是否有ST-T的异常,冠状动脉造影的阳性率仅4%～14％,而典型症状伴有ST-T异常的病人阳性率较高(89.4％)。结论:ST-T异常伴有典型心脏症状的诊断冠状动脉病变的可靠指标。     

MODS患儿血清磷酯酶A2的变化及意义

目的：探讨磷酯酶A2（PLA2）在多脏器功能障碍综合征（MODS）患儿中的作用及意义。方法：结合危重病例评分，采用ELISA法检测26例MODS患儿血清PLA2含量，并与健康体检儿童20例对照。结果：多脏器功能障碍综合征患儿血清PLA2含量明显高于正常对照组，P＜0．01，并与危重病例评分成正相关。结论：PLA2参与MODS的病理生理过程，与危重病的病情有关，并可作为早期预警多脏器功能障碍综合征的实验参数。     

PMMA/HA-GF医用复合材料制备及性能测试

本文主要研究了无机玻璃纤维增强聚甲基丙烯酸甲酯(PMMA)/羟基磷灰石(HA)复合材料的制备及相关的性能测试,证明此复合材料性能稳定、物理机械强度高以及工艺简单,有良好的应用前景。