A case report of deficiency in an inhibitor of calcium-dependent association of protein S with C4B-binding protein suggested by a modified crossed immunoelectrophoresis

We have experienced a coagulation factor VIII-deficient patient whose plasma has normal protein S (PS) activity and masses of free PS and its bound form in complex with C4b-binding protein (C4BP). Although the patient's plasma showed a normal ratio of free PS to PS-C4BP complex in the presence of 5 mM EDTA, the plasma gave an abnormally retarding major C4BP peak together with a major PS peak in the crossed immunoelectrophoresis (CIE) in the presence of 2 mM CaCl₂. It was revealed that the major peak was formed by a mixture of PS-C4BP complex and free form. The addition of normal human plasma (NHP) to the patient's plasma inhibited the retardation of the major PS-C4BP complex. These suggest that the patient's plasma lacks some component(s) to inhibit Ca²⁺-dependent association of PS with C4BP.     

Relationship between plantar pressure distribution under the foot and insole comfort

In this paper, four pairs of insoles with different comfort characteristics were used to investigate the relationship between the pressure distribution under the foot and running shoe comfort. Fourteen male subjects were tested in four insole conditions by walking and running on a treadmill. The pressure at the plantar surface of the foot was measured by using an EMED pressure-measuring insole. For walking there were significantly higher pressures and forces in the midfoot area and significantly lower pressures in the medial forefoot and hallux area by wearing the most comfortable insole compared with wearing the least comfortable insole. The shift of the pressure from forefoot to midfoot for the most comfortable insole provided an even distribution of the pressure at the plantar surface of the foot. The results also demonstrated that the path of centre of force at the plantar surface of the foot moved to the lateral aspect of the foot for the most comfortable insole. For running, only the pressure in the medial forefoot area was found significantly lower for the most comfortable insole than for the least comfortable insole. The results of this study indicated that the pressure distribution between the plantar surface of the foot and the shoe could detect the change of shoe comfort. Thus it is a suggestion that pressure measurement may be related to understand factors important for shoe comfort.

Comfort of sport shoes is important for the appropriate execution of sport activities. Additionally, comfort may influence fatigue and possibly the development of injuries. The quantification of comfort of sport shoes and the understanding of mechanical and/or biological functions related to it may be enhanced with the use of pressure measurements between the plantar surface of the foot and the shoe sole.     

不同分娩方式对早产儿影响的临床研究

目的：探讨妊娠小于34周早产分娩方式的选择。方法：妊娠小于34周早产患者126例分为剖宫产组67例和阴道分娩组59例，比较不同分娩方式对分娩结局的影响。结果：孕28—30＋6周时，阴道分娩组的新生儿死亡率明显高于剖宫产组（P〈0．05），其他两个孕周期间的两组新生儿死亡率比较无显著差异。阴道分娩组和剖宫产组的新生儿的死亡数随着出生体重的逐渐增加而不断减少，新生儿体重小于1500g时，两种分娩方式的死亡率之间比较存在显著性差异。结论：早产的主要原因是妊娠并发症，降低新生儿不良结局的根本措施还应延长孕龄，提高新生儿生存能力。     

亚低温治疗高温高湿环境下重型颅脑损伤的临床护理

目的 探讨亚低温治疗高温高湿环境下重型颅脑损伤的护理方法。方法 高温高湿环境下的重型颅脑损伤患者60例，随机分为亚低温治疗组和对照组。规范护理程序，严密观察病人生命体征变化，采取积极护理措施，减少并发症。结果 亚低温治疗24h后颅内压逐渐下降，脑组织PO2逐渐上升，伤后3个月亚低温治疗组的良好率明显高于对照组（P〈0.05），而死亡率明显低于对照组（P〈0．01）。结论 精心护理有助于改善亚低温治疗的高温高湿环境下重型颅脑损伤病人的预后。     

基于多评价指标的萎胃宁浓缩丸提取工艺研究

目的优选萎胃宁浓缩丸制剂的最佳提取工艺。方法以芍药苷提取量、正丁醇浸出物、乙酸乙酯浸出物为指标，采用均匀设计法筛选最佳提取工艺。结果乙醇浓度60％，提取次数2次，溶剂用量16倍，每次提取时间65min为最佳提取工艺。结论所得提取工艺稳定性好，可用于萎胃宁浓缩丸的制备。     

双侧同时开颅治疗重型颅脑损伤随机对照临床研究

目的探讨双侧同时开颅手术治疗重型颅脑损伤（sTBI）的疗效。方法49例sTBI患者，分为双侧同时开颅手术（治疗组）和传统手术方式（对照组）并于3个月后进行COS评定。结果治疗组27例，恢复良好9例，中度残疾5例，重残4例，植物生存2例，死亡7例。对照组22例，恢复良好3例，中度残疾0例，重残3例，植物生存6例，死亡10例，（P〈0．05）。结论采用双侧同时开颅手术治疗sTBI疗效优于传统手术方式。     

应用两种评分系统对409 例肝硬化和重型肝炎病例的评估分析

目的应用两种评分方法对409名肝硬化及重型肝炎患者进行评估比较，对两种评估结果及有关的上消化道出血及死亡等因素进行相关性分析。方法统计409名肝硬化及重型肝炎患者的相关资料，应用Child和MELD评分法分别计算后应用Chiss软件进行统计学分析。结果各种计算比较结果见表格。结论Child-Pugh分级法和MELD评分系统各有特点，将两种评分方式与多因素分析与经验有机结合，才是符合临床实际的判断严重肝病预后的较科学手段。     

Auditing your acute pain service—a UK NHS model

This audit has been conducted in order to provide an evidence base that clarifies the strengths and weaknesses of acute pain management at a UK hospital. Consequently, it sets the strategic direction for service improvement. Awarding up to three stars has identified the quality of each component that constitutes the acute pain service. Six different components were audited and star ratings have been awarded as shown below:

• Pain tool (including patient and staff understanding): no stars.

• Pain team (including education and clinical support): two stars.

• Intermittent opioid analgesia (sub-cut and oral morphine): two stars.

• Epidural patient controlled analgesia (EPCA): two stars.

• Intravenous patient controlled analgesia (IVPCA): two stars.

• Single-dose intrathecal opioid analgesia: three stars.

These star ratings were pulled together in order to award the acute pain service an overall rating. Consequently, the acute pain service was awarded two stars. The findings of this audit identify that this acute pain service provides a safe way to deliver hi-tech pain relief at ward level and can be relied upon to provide good quality pain management. However, too many patients are likely to miss out on the full benefits of the service due to the weaknesses as identified. The quality of the pain relief is impeded across the hospital due to low patient expectation and poor patient education, and also due to a lack of relevant knowledge amongst nursing staff. Developments in the role of the acute pain nurse, staff training and education programs, and a reduction in the variety of pain management pumps are combining to facilitate the opportunities required to address the weaknesses and to build on the strengths of the acute pain service.     

Distinct serumal proteomic patterns between ascending and descending types of loco-regionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma assessed by surface enhanced laser desorption ionization and artificial neural network analyses

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