Antithrombin replacement in neonates: is there any indication?

INTRODUCTION: Activation of the coagulation system and severe acquired antithrombin (AT) deficiency are common and prognostically important findings in sick and preterm neonates. It has been hypothesised that treatment of the acquired AT deficiency with AT concentrate may improve the outcome of conditions such as the neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) and sepsis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We performed a systematic review of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of AT replacement therapy in newborn infants. RESULTS: Two full-length trial reports were found. Both were placebo-controlled. The first RCT examined the effects of AT therapy in 122 preterm infants with RDS. Administration of AT prolonged rather than shortened the duration of mechanical ventilation and oxygen therapy. The second RCT determined whether AT replacement decreased the incidence of ICH in 60 preterm infants who were born before 30 weeks of gestation. No beneficial effect on ICH was found. CONCLUSIONS: Preterm infants with RDS do not benefit from therapy with AT concentrate and may be harmed. There is also little evidence that the administration of AT reduces the risk of ICH. The role of AT replacement during neonatal sepsis remains uncertain.     

在Excel中使用VBA编程处理RDS抽样调查数据

Excel是Office办公软件中的一员,其强大的数据处理功能使其在数据表处理方面占有非常重要的地位,特别是可以使用VBA进行编程来处理更加复杂的数据,针对RDS抽样调查数据如何处理进行了探索。     

肺表面活性物质联合持续气道正压通气治疗早产儿呼吸窘迫综合征疗效及护理

目的探讨肺表面活性物质联合经鼻持续气道正压通气治疗早产儿呼吸窘迫综合征（NRDS）疗效及护理。方法选择45例早产儿NRDS,予以肺表面活性物质联合NCPAP治疗。治疗期间积极做好用药前药物及患儿准备,用药中注意给药中的配合、加强病情监测,给药后注意保暖和体位护理,加强病情监测和气道管理以及预防感染等护理。结果所有患儿治疗后症状、体征均有明显改善;治疗后2h、6hPaO2均有明显上升（P〈0．01）,PaCO2均有明显下降（P〈0．05）。1例Ⅳ级患儿用药后12h予以重复使用肺表面活性物质1次。患儿住院治疗期间共发生并发症8例,包括肺气肿2例、呼吸机相关肺炎3例、肺出血1例、呼吸暂停1例、脑出血1例;其中43例痊愈出院,另2例死于多脏器功能衰竭。结论肺表面活性物质与NCPAP联合治疗早产儿NRDS具有较好的临床效果,临床痊愈率较高。治疗期间做好给药前准备、给药中良好配合及用药后注意保暖,严密观察病情变化,做好气道护理,加强抗感染,预防和减少各种并发症,有利于改善患儿预后。     

PRPH2/RDS and ROM-1: Historical context,current views and future considerations

Peripherin 2 (PRPH2), also known as RDS (retinal degeneration slow) is a photoreceptor specific glycoprotein which is essential for normal photoreceptor health and vision. PRPH2/RDS is necessary for the proper formation of both rod and cone photoreceptor outer segments, the organelle specialized for visual transduction. When PRPH2/RDS is defective or absent, outer segments become disorganized or fail to form entirely and the photoreceptors subsequently degenerate. Multiple PRPH2/RDS disease-causing mutations have been found in humans, and they are associated with various blinding diseases of the retina such as macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa, the vast majority of which are inherited dominantly, though recessive LCA and digenic RP have also been associated with RDS mutations. Since its initial discovery, the scientific community has dedicated a considerable amount of effort to understanding the molecular function and disease mechanisms of PRPH2/RDS. This work has led to an understanding of how the PRPH2/RDS molecule assembles into complexes and functions as a necessary part of the machinery that forms new outer segment discs, as well as leading to fundamental discoveries about the mechanisms that underlie OS biogenesis. Here we discuss PRPH2/RDS-associated research and how experimental results have driven the understanding of the PRPH2/RDS protein and its role in human disease.     

Maternal Tdap vaccination and risk of infant morbidity

IntroductionAn increased risk of diagnosed chorioamnionitis in women vaccinated with Tdap during pregnancy was previously detected at two Vaccine Safety Datalink (VSD) sites. The clinical significance of this finding related to infant outcomes remains uncertain.MethodsRetrospective cohort study of singleton live births born to women who were continuously insured from 6 months prior to their last menstrual period through 6 weeks postpartum, with ≥1 outpatient visit during pregnancy from January 1, 2010 to November 15, 2013 at seven integrated United States health care systems part of the VSD. We re-evaluated the association between maternal Tdap and chorioamnionitis and evaluated whether specific infant morbidities differ among infants born to mothers who did and did not receive Tdap during pregnancy. We focused on 2 Tdap exposure windows: the recommended 27–36 weeks gestation or anytime during pregnancy. We identified inpatient diagnostic codes for transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN), neonatal sepsis, neonatal pneumonia, respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), and newborn convulsions associated with an infant's first hospitalization. A generalized linear model with Poisson distribution and log-link was used to estimate propensity score adjusted rate ratios (ARR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI).ResultsThe analyses included 197,564 pregnancies. Chorioamnionitis was recorded in 6.4% of women who received Tdap vaccination any time during pregnancy and 5.2% of women who did not (ARR [95% CI]: 1.23 [1.17, 1.28]). Compared with unvaccinated women, there were no significant increased risks (ARR [95% CI]) for TTN (1.04 [0.98, 1.11]), neonatal sepsis (1.06 [0.91, 1.23]), neonatal pneumonia (0.94 [0.72, 1.22]), RDS (0.91 [0.66, 1.26]), or newborn convulsions (1.16 [0.87, 1.53]) in infants born to Tdap-vaccinated women.Conclusions and RelevanceDespite an observed association between maternal Tdap vaccination and maternal chorioamnionitis, we did not find increased risk for clinically significant infant outcomes associated with maternal chorioamnionitis.     

Need for urodynamic evaluation as a regular follow-up tool in assessment of long-term urological outcomes in patients with sacrococcygeal teratoma

AimTo assess the long-term urologic outcomes in follow-up of patients of sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT) using urodynamic study (UDS) in addition to clinical and radiologic evaluation.MethodsA prospective study of clinical, radiological and urodynamic evaluation in patients with SCT who underwent resection between January 2002–June 2015 and were followed up till January 2016 was conducted.ResultsTotal 57 patients, 42 (73.7%) females and 15 (26.3%) males with 35 (62.4%) following treatment for benign and 22 (38.5%) for malignant disease were included. Twenty-eight of 57 (49.12%) had urological problems. Clinical complaints in 21 (36.8%) patients included stress urinary incontinence-14 (66.7%), enuresis-9 (42.9%), and poor stream or dribbling of urine-6 (28.6%). Eight of 51 patients (15.7%) had abnormal ultrasound findings, which included contracted, trabeculated thick walled bladder (3), bilateral hydronephrosis (3) and significant post void residue (PVR) (6). Seven of 57 underwent micturating cystourethrogram (MCU), 5 had an abnormal report[significant PVR (4), small trabeculated bladder (3), reflux (2) and large capacity bladder (1)]. Urodynamic study was done in 27 patients, 18/27 (66.7%) had abnormalities. Six patients without any clinical or ultrasonographic abnormalities had abnormal UDS. Total 28 (49.12%) had urological comorbidities. Three patients had overactive bladder, five dysfunctional voiding, one underactive bladder and one had giggle incontinence. Children were managed by behaviour therapy and pharmacotherapy.ConclusionUrodynamic evaluation could detect abnormalities in patients who had no urinary complaints or abnormality on ultrasound. The abnormalities have a potential for progressive upper tract damage. Urodynamics should be an integral part of urological surveillance in patients operated for SCT.Type of studyPrognostic study.Level of EvidenceLevel II (Prospective cohort study).     

Is Endocan a Novel Diagnostic Marker for the Severity of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in Very Low Birth Weight Infants?

IntroductionEndocan levels were found to be associated with severity and mortality of the respiratory system diseases.ObjectiveWe aimed to figure out whether endocan was an important marker for the diagnosis, severity and follow-up of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD).Materials and methodsInfants with moderate/severe BPD, and who required hydrocortisone treatment were included in the study group. Infants without BPD were allocated in the control group. Endocan levels were compared between the control group and the study group, and before and after the treatment in the study group.ResultsA total of 148 infants, 74 infants in the control group and 74 infants in the BPD group, were included. The endocan level was higher in the BPD group than in the control group (P = .001). Endocan levels before treatment in the BPD group was found to be higher than endocan level after treatment (P = .021).ConclusionOur study found that endocan levels increased in moderate/severe BPD. Serum endocan levels may be a safe and novel indicator for the follow-up of response to treatment and the prognosis of the severity of the disease.     

Immediate respiratory management of the preterm infant

Infants born prematurely have underdeveloped lungs characterised by both morphological and biochemical abnormalities. Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in this population. Both surfactant replacement therapy with mechanical ventilation and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) have been shown to be of benefit. However, considerable controversy exists about how best to use these therapies. This paper will review the pathophysiology of RDS and the evidence supporting each of these treatments.     

2008年聊城市男男性行为者艾滋病高危行为调查

[目的]了解男男性行为者(MSM)的社会学特征、艾滋病高危性行为、知识知晓及HIV感染情况。[方法]2008年6～9月应用同伴推动抽样法(RDS)对聊城市的MSM进行抽样,通过现场问卷调查和血清学检测了解其高危行为因素及HIV感染等情况,资料分析使用RDSAT、Excel软件完成。[结果]调查204名MSM,有58.33%的自我认同为同性恋;艾滋病防治知识知晓率为61.27%;有76.47%的MSM与同性发生过口交性行为,有78.38%的MSM与同性发生过肛交性行为,有60.29%的MSM与异性发生过性关系。发生以上高危性行为的MSM,最近6个月内,有89.32%与多个同性发生过肛交,有89.71%与多个同性发生过口交,有86.99%与异性发生过性行为,但最近6个月肛交性行为时安全套使用率仅为25.53%;检出HIV感染者2例,感染率为1.51%。[结论]聊城市MSM人群有较强的认同感,艾滋病知识知晓率低,性伴多且不固定,安全套使用率低,存在HIV在MSM人群中传播的危险。