Increased instruction time and stress-related health problems among school children

While several studies suggest that stress-related mental health problems among school children are related to specific elements of schooling, empirical evidence on this causal relationship is scarce. We examine a German schooling reform that increased weekly instruction time and study its effects on stress-related outpatient diagnoses from the universe of health claims data of the German Social Health Insurance. Exploiting the differential timing in the reform implementation across states, we show that the reform slightly increased stress-related health problems among school children. While increasing instruction time might increase student performance, it might have adverse effects in terms of additional stress.     

小儿宝泰康颗粒治疗小儿急性上呼吸道感染的临床研究

目的:研究观察小儿宝泰康颗粒治疗小儿急性上呼吸道感染的临床疗效及安全性评价。方法:选取2018年1月至2019年1月山东省立医院儿科门诊收治的急性上呼吸道感染患儿86例作为研究对象,按照就诊先后顺序编号分为对照组和观察组,每组43例。对照组给予小儿豉翘清热颗粒治疗,观察组给予小儿宝泰康颗粒治疗。对2组患儿的临床疗效、症状消退时间、血清炎性反应因子水平、不良反应发生率等进行统计比较。结果:治疗后观察组总有效率高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),且观察组痊愈率高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),显效率低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);有效率2组较为相近,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),无效率低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗后观察组发热、咳嗽、鼻塞流涕、咽喉肿痛、脘腹胀满、食欲不振等症状消退时间均短于对照组,组间比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗后2组患儿的血清白细胞介素-6(IL-6)、血清白细胞介素-18(IL-18)、肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)、C反应蛋白(CRP)水平均有显著降低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),且观察组各项指标水平均低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。对照组发生水样便腹泻2例,腹痛1例,观察组未出现不良反应,组间比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论:小儿宝泰康颗粒治疗小儿急性上呼吸道感染的临床疗效显著,能够缩短患儿的症状消退时间,降低患儿自身的炎性反应水平,治疗安全性良好,值得临床推荐。     

卢尚岭治疗慢性心衰经验

总结卢尚岭教授对慢性心衰病机认识与治疗经验。心衰是各种心病日久的常见转归,其危害严重。由于导致心衰的疾病不同,因而患者发病年龄、体质、病程与病性有明显差异。心气心阳虚损,乃至衰竭,推动无力,气化失司,以致血瘀水停,是心衰发病的共同病机。五脏俱病,病位在心;心脏受邪,体用俱损。正虚邪实互为影响,心气心阳不足,正虚不充,必然导致气滞、痰浊、瘀血、寒凝、浊滞、水停等邪气内生,邪甚伤正。因此,治疗心衰强调补虚扶正与祛邪泄浊兼顾,以益气温阳、活血通脉、行水泄浊为治疗原则。创制心衰1号方、心衰2号方、益心汤等,并随证加减,常获满意疗效。     

Design,synthesis and pharmacological evaluation of 4-(3-chloro-4-(3-cyclopropylthioureido)-2-fluorophenoxy)-7-methoxyquinoline-6-carboxamide (WXFL-152): a novel triple angiokinase inhibitor for cancer therapy

Angiokinases, such as vascular endothelial-, fibroblast- and platelet-derived growth factor receptors (VEGFRs, FGFRs and PDGFRs) play crucial roles in tumor angiogenesis. Anti-angiogenesis therapy using multi-angiokinase inhibitor has achieved great success in recent years. In this study, we presented the design, synthesis, target identification, molecular mechanism, pharmacodynamics (PD) and pharmacokinetics (PK) research of a novel triple-angiokinase inhibitor WXFL-152. WXFL-152, identified from a series of 4-oxyquinoline derivatives based on a structure–activity relationship study, inhibited the proliferation of vascular endothelial cells (ECs) and pericytes by blocking the angiokinase signals VEGF/VEGFR2, FGF/FGFRs and PDGF/PDGFRβ simultaneously in vitro. Significant anticancer effects of WXFL-152 were confirmed in multiple preclinical tumor xenograft models, including a patient-derived tumor xenograft (PDX) model. Pharmacokinetic studies of WXFL-152 demonstrated high favourable bioavailability with single-dose and continuous multi-dose by oral administration in rats and beagles. In conclusion, WXFL-152, which is currently in phase Ib clinical trials, is a novel and effective triple-angiokinase inhibitor with clear PD and PK in tumor therapy.     

Pharmacological and pathological modulation of cerebral physiology

Homeostatic mechanisms exist to enable the supply of oxygen and glucose for cerebral metabolism and neuronal function. In health, cerebral autoregulation, neurogenic and metabolic processes ensure that the supply of these nutrients is adequate to meet metabolic requirements, thus preventing neuronal cell damage. The goals of neuroanaesthesia are to provide optimal operating conditions and provide adequate cerebral blood flow, often in the context of a vulnerable brain which is exposed to the physiological stress of surgical trauma. This article outlines how delivery of anaesthesia and disease processes affecting the brain modulate the mechanisms that regulate cerebral blood flow and metabolism.     

Highlights of the 15th annual scientific meeting of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography

The 15th Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) annual scientific meeting (ASM) welcomed 770 digital attendees from 44 countries, over 2 days, with a program that included 30 sessions across three simultaneously streaming channels, 10 exhibitors and a diverse range of scientific abstracts. In addition, #SCCT2020 generated >5900 tweets from nearly 700 engaged social media participants resulting in an estimated 38 million digital impressions and becoming #1 trending medical meeting in social media in the world during the meeting time period. This article summarizes the many themes and topics of presentation and discussion in this meeting, and the many technical advances that are likely to impact future clinical practice in cardiovascular computed tomography.     

Comparison of processing speed,balance, mobility and fear of falling between hypertensive and normotensive individuals

BackgroundHypertension (HT) contributes substantially to poor physical function, cognitive dysfunction, cardiovascular problems and to all-cause mortality. Performance in activities requiring attention, speed and coordination might also be affected in individuals with HT.ObjectiveThis study compared the processing speed, static and dynamic balance, functional mobility and fear of falling between individuals with hypertension (HT group) and normotensive individuals (NT group).MethodsOne-hundred and twenty-eight individuals were included: NT group (n = 64) and HT group (n = 64). The Choice Stepping Reaction Time Test was used for the evaluation of processing speed, Single Leg Stance test for static balance evaluation, “Y” Balance Test for dynamic balance evaluation, Timed Up and Go test with single and dual tasking for the evaluation of functional mobility and Falls Efficacy Scale for assessing fear of falling.ResultsThe processing speed of the HT group was slower than that of the NT group; the total response time (RsT) in Stepping Reaction Test (SRT) (mean difference [MD] = −0.2, 95% CI = −0.3, 0), and Stroop Test (ST) [ST-A (MD = −0.4, 95% CI = −0.5, −0.2), ST-B (MD = −0.5, 95% CI = −0.7, −0.2) and ST-C (MD = −0.6, 95% CI = −0.8, −0.3). Additionally, the static [single leg stance, eyes open, right side (MD = 12.7, 95% CI = 6.3, 19.0) and left side (MD = 13.6, 95% CI = 7.2, 19.9)] and dynamic balance [Y balance test, composite score, right lower extremity (MD = 8.5, 95% CI = 4.4, 12.5) and left lower extremity (MD = 5.2, 95% CI = 1.5, 8.8) scores of the HT group were lower than those of the NT group. The HT group required a longer time to complete the functional mobility test measured with Timed Up And Go Test during both single task (MD = −0.8, 95% CI = −1.1, −0.4), cognitive dual task (MD = −1.5, 95% CI = −2.4, −0.5) and manual dual task (MD = −0.9, 95% CI = −1.3, −0.4) in comparison to the NT group. Also, the HT group had higher levels of fear of falling (MD = −7.6, 95% CI = −10.9, −4.2).ConclusionHypertensive individuals present slower processing speed, reduced static and dynamic balance, decreased functional mobility and higher fear of falling in comparison to normotensive individuals.     

基于荧光定量PCR技术的当归不同炮制品中大肠埃希菌数量测定方法开发及比较研究

目的对当归不同炮制品中大肠埃希菌变化进行定量分析。方法建立荧光定量PCR方法,对当归不同炮制品、不同产地、不同收集企业、不同储藏时间的大肠埃希菌进行定量分析。结果不同炮制品中大肠埃希菌数量变化为生当归土炒当归酒当归;在不同产地的当归中以甘肃岷县地区所含的大肠埃希菌的数量最少;与零售企业相比,生产销售企业的当归和酒当归中大肠埃希菌的数量较少;不同储藏时间对当归和酒当归中大肠埃希菌数量有一定影响,随储藏时间的增加,大肠埃希菌的数量也在增加。对部分代表性样品进行平板计数法与荧光定量PCR法比较时发现,平板计数法结果多呈阴性,荧光定量PCR结果均呈阳性。结论所建立的荧光定量PCR法特异性、灵敏度、可靠性以及报告周期均优于平板计数法,可为当归不同炮制品中大肠埃希菌的快速、准确定量检测提供有效手段。     

Management of Neonatal Hypotension and Shock

The current standard approach to manage circulatory insufficiency is inappropriately simple and clear: respond to low blood pressure to achieve higher values. However, the evidence for this is limited affecting all steps within the process: assessment, decision making, therapeutic options, and treatment effects. We have to overcome the ‘one size fits all’ approach and respect the dynamic physiologic transition from fetal to neonatal life in the context of complex underlying conditions. Caregivers need to individualize their approaches to individual circumstances. This paper will review various clinical scenarios, including managing transitional low blood pressure, to circulatory impairment involving different pathologies such as hypoxia-ischemia and sepsis. We will highlight the current evidence and set potential goals for future development in these areas. We hope to encourage caregivers to question the current standards and to support urgently needed research in this overlooked but crucial field of neonatal intensive care.