An Evidence-Based Review of Total Body Irradiation

The purpose of this literature review is to investigate clinical treatment methods of total body irradiation within the context of a clinical department adopting a paediatric cohort with no existing technique. An extensive review of the literature was conducted using PubMed, Science Direct, Google Scholar, and Clinicians Knowledge Network. Articles were limited to nonhelical tomotherapy, nonparticle therapies, and those using hyperfractionated regimes. Total marrow irradiation was excluded because of national treatment and trial limitations. Of the numerous patient positioning methods present within the literature, the most comfortable and reproducible positioning methods for total body irradiation include both supine and the supine and/or prone combination. These positions increased stability and patient comfort during treatment, while also facilitating computed tomography data acquisition at the simulation stage. Ideally, dose calculations should be performed using a three-dimensional treatment planning system and quality assurance procedures that include in vivo dosimetry measurements. The available literature also suggests inhomogeneity correction factors and intensity modulation are superior to conventional open field techniques and should be implemented within developing protocols. Dynamic machine dose modulation is suggested to reduce department impact, removing the need for tissue compensators and accessory shielding devices, while providing significant improvements to treatment time and dose accuracy. Further long-term survival and intensity modulation studies are warranted, including direct comparisons of both dose modulation and treatment efficiency.     

Observations on the efficacy of combined acupuncture and medicine in Treating 50 cases of pseudobulbar paralysis

目的：观察针药结合治疗假性延髓麻痹的疗效。方法：采用完全随机抽样法分为针刺组50例，对照组48例。针刺组在西医治疗的同时，应用针刺进行综合治疗；对照组单纯接受西医药物治疗。结果：针刺组有效率为92．0％，对照组为62．5％。两组疗效差异具有非常显著性意义（P〈0．01）。结论：针药结合治疗假性延髓麻痹效果明显优于单纯西药治疗。     

Pharmacological therapy of vascular malformations of the gastrointestinal tract.

Vascular malformation (AVM) in the gastrointestinal tract is an uncommon, but not rare, cause of bleeding and iron deficiency anemia, especially in an aging population. While endoscopic coagulative therapy is the method of choice for controlling bleeding, a substantial number of cases require additional therapy. Adjunctive or even primary phamacotherapy may be indicated in recurrent bleeding. However, there is little evidence-based proof of efficacy for any agent. The bulk of support is derived from anecdotal reports or case series. The present review compares the outcome of AVM after no intervention, coagulative therapy or focus on pharmacological agents. Most of the literature encompasses two common AVMs, angiodysplasia and hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia. Similarly, the bulk of information evaluates two therapies, hormones (estrogen and progesterone) and the somatostatin analogue octreotide. Of these, the former is the only therapy evaluated in randomized trials, and the results are conflicting without clear guidelines. The latter therapy has been reported only as case reports and case series without prospective trials. In addition, other anecdotally used medications are discussed.     

改良的HAMPT方案治疗难治性急性淋巴细胞性白血病

我们将常规的ＨＡＭＰＴ方案中的氨甲喋呤（ＭＴＸ）剂量改为大剂量组成良的ＨＡＭＰＴ方案治疗难治性急性淋巴细胞白血病（ＡＬＬ）２０例，１７例完全缓解，３例部分缓解。其中１６／１７例一疗程则获完全缓解（ＣＲ），ＣＲ率８５％，诱导缓解时间平均１７天。本方案疗效较满意，副作小用，可作为难治作ＡＬＬ治疗的较好方法。     

患肢注射高浓度尿激酶治疗下肢深静脉血栓形成45例报告

探讨下肢深静脉血栓的溶栓治疗与疗效。方法 :经患肢注射尿激酶每日 75万单位溶栓治疗 4 5例下肢深静脉血栓形成。结果 :病程在 2周内溶栓治愈 72 % (18/2 5 ) ,有效率 10 0 % (2 5 /2 5 ) ,病程超过 2周溶栓治愈率 30 % (6 /2 0 ) ,有效率 85 % (17/2 0 ) ,治疗过程无出血倾向。结论 :溶栓时间越早效果越好 ,经患肢注射尿激酶的增加局部的药物浓度而且药物用量可增大