MR流量测定的实验研究

目的探讨MR流量测量与不同感兴趣区(ROI)直径的关系。方法使用Philips 1.5T双梯磁共振机流量测定程序,测量2mm内径塑胶管中不同流量的水(0.5、1.0、1.5、2.0、2.5ml/s),不同流向(流入及流出方向)、不同ROI位置(测量图中心区和偏中心区)与不同的ROI直径(直径0.5、1.0、1.5、2.0mm)流量变化关系,统计计算标准的ROI直径。结果在不同流量、流向和测量位置中,流量与ROI直径大小存在明显的直线相关(r>0.95,P<0.05),ROI直径大小显著地影响测量结果,当ROI直径取值等于测量图直径的0.6040±0.0480时,所测结果与实际流量一致。在不同流量下的不同流向及ROI位置对流量测定无影响(P>0.05)。结论对直径2mm流量测定,应选取测量图上直径的0.6040±0.0480 ROI进行。     

Increased NoGo-anteriorisation in first-episode schizophrenia patients during Continuous Performance Test

OBJECTIVE: NoGo-stimuli during a Continuous Performance Test (CPT) activate prefrontal brain structures such as the anterior cingulate gyrus and lead to an anteriorisation of the positive electrical field of the NoGo-P300 relative to the Go-P300, so-called NoGo-anteriorisation (NGA). NGA during CPT is regarded as a neurophysiological standard index for cognitive response control. While it is known that patients with chronic schizophrenia exhibit a significant reduction in NGA, it is unclear whether this also occurs in patients undergoing their first-episode. Thus, the aim of the present study was to determine NGA in a group of patients with first-episode schizophrenia by utilizing a CPT paradigm. METHODS: Eighteen patients with first-episode schizophrenia and 18 matched healthy subjects were investigated electrophysiologically during a cued CPT, and the parameters of the Go- and NoGo-P300 were determined using microstate analysis. Low resolution tomography analysis (LORETA) was used for source determination. RESULTS: Due to a more posterior Go- and a more anterior NoGo-centroid, NGA was greater in patients than in healthy controls. LORETA indicated the same sources for both groups after Go-stimuli, but a more anterior source in patients after NoGo-stimuli. In patients P300-amplitude responses to both Go- and NoGo-stimuli were decreased, and P300-latency to NoGo-stimuli was increased. After the Go-stimuli false reactions and reaction times were increased in patients. CONCLUSIONS: Attention was reduced in patients with first-episode schizophrenia, as indicated by more false reactions, prolongation of reaction time, P300-latencies and by a decrease in P300-amplitude. Significantly however, the NGA and prefrontal LORETA-sources indicate intact prefrontal brain structures in first-episode schizophrenia patients. Previously described changes in this indicator of prefrontal function may be related to a progressive decay in chronic schizophrenia. SIGNIFICANCE: The results support the idea of a possible new biological marker of first episode psychosis, which may be a useful parameter for the longitudinal measurement of changing prefrontal brain function in a single schizophrenia patient.     

中鼻道及其周围结构的解剖学观测

目的　探讨临床上经上颌窦口进入上颌窦诊疗的途径。方法　在 40例成人尸体颅矢状切面上 ,对中鼻道、半月裂孔、上颌窦口及其周围结构进行解剖学观测及上颌窦口的探针插入试验。结果　中鼻道、半月裂孔的长度分别为5 6.3 6± 2 .5 8mm、2 1.46± 1.79mm ;40例中 ,2 8侧 (70 .0 0 % )的上颌窦口位于半月裂孔的中 1/3部 ;12侧 (3 0 .0 0 % )的上颌窦口位于半月裂孔的后 1/3部。上颌窦口的形态不一。上颌窦口的前后径为 3 .14± 0 .47mm。上颌窦口距鼻腔底部、鼻小柱的距离分别为 3 0 .41± 2 .85mm、49.5 2± 2 .3 7mm。鼻小柱到上颌窦口与到鼻腔基底面连线的夹角为 40 .2± 3 .7°。 3 7侧 (92 .5 0 % )的上颌窦口能用直径≤ 2 .5mm的探针穿过。结论　经上颌窦自然开口行上颌窦口穿刺是安全、简便和有效的一种诊治方法。     

The treatment of hypertension

1 A 'retrospective' of the development of the drug treatment of hypertension is presented from the early days of ganglion blockers to the present time together with a review of the evidence of benefit from treatment.
2 Current issues and debates are summarised including shortfalls in the control of hypertension in populations, difficulties surrounding the measurement of blood pressure, disagreement on the levels of blood pressure to treat, the goal blood pressures to aim at, issues surrounding lifestyle measures such as the low salt diet and low intensity exercise, and treatment with diuretics and with calcium antagonists.
3 A 'perspective' is presented on some avenues for progress in the years ahead. These will include the identification of genetic markers to determine the hypertensive individuals with the greatest risk of death and of cardiovascular complications.     

Medical education for minorities at a US medical school

The University of Washington School of Medicine (UWSM) has initiated new efforts to build a regional minority applicant pool and to expand its educational programmes to accommodate students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Specific interventions include: establishment of medical career planner position to coordinate region-wide outreach; pre-entry education; and support activities once enrolled. This study describes specific services and presents sociodemographic and performance data on 56 minority and 280 majority students entering the UWSM between 1981 and 1985. Economic status and educational background of minority students were significantly below that of majority students, several flexible academic policies enabled most students to achieve mastery in courses and to progress through the curriculum. The educational data base utilized in this study, and those at other institutions, can assume important roles in the identification of problem areas in the education of disadvantaged students and in evaluation of the interventions attempted.     

Continuous ambulatory electrocardiography among workers exposed to methylmethacrylate

Summary Methylmethacrylate (MMA), a widely used monomer in the manufacture of acrylic polymers, has been reported to cause cardiac troubles in industrial workers. The effects of MMA on the heart was assessed by continuous ambulatory electrocardiographic records. The study was performed in 22 occupationally exposed workers and in 18 healthy controls. Our study did not support the hypothesis that MMA is responsible for cardiomyodystrophy. However, supraventricular and ventricular ectopic beats were significantly more frequent among exposed workers versus controls (P < 0.01). Moreover, repolarization changes such as large T waves were noted only in exposed workers (eight cases against none in the control group). Although there was no clear connection between MMA exposure and the recorded cardiac changes in the exposed group, the role of MMA cannot be totally excluded.     

新疆维吾尔族、汉族儿童心脏径线的X线测量

作者测量了新疆地区７６８例３～７岁维吾尔族、汉族儿童心脏径线。心脏横径６岁组维吾尔族大于汉族。不分年龄组左心横径、心横径、心深径维吾尔族大于汉族，左侧位心膈交点至前胸膜面的距离维吾尔族女童大于汉族女童。两民族心横径与心脏体积的相关系数分别大于心脏深径与心脏体积的相关系数。本文提供了新疆地区３～７岁维吾尔族、汉族儿童各年龄组和不分年龄组心脏径线的正常数据。     

Peritonitis in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis in children living in Saudi Arabia

The clinical aspects of peritonitis and catheter infections were reviewed in 64 children on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis living in Saudi Arabia over a period of 6 years. Peritonitis occurred in 41 children (64%). The mean time from starting dialysis to the first episode of peritonitis was 7.2 months. The incidence of peritonitis was 1 episode in 9 treatment months. Gram-negative organisms were responsible for the majority of episodes (42%), followed by Gram-positive organisms (20%), and Candida albicans (6%); 32% were culture negative. Recurrent peritonitis was present in 20 cases. Catheter was replaced in 24 patients: 44% due to recurrent peritonitis. Peritoneal membrane loss occurred in 7 patients, 3 had Candida peritonitis and 3 had recurrent peritonitis due to Pseudomonas. The mortality rate was 4.6% but none of the deaths were related to peritonitis or dialysis. Received August 23, 1995; received in revised form October 2, 1996; accepted October 18, 1996     

92例跟骨骨折后足部畸形功能障碍治疗探讨

本文对92例106足波及距下关节的跟骨骨折治疗后1～6年遗留足畸形、功能障碍的病例(PALey:舌型17足,中央压陷型53足,严重粉碎型36足)进行了分析和总结。作者强调解剖复位、牢靠固定、一期植骨、早期关节持续被动运动及不过早负重是预防跟骨骨折众多并发症的重要措施。