Tracking online poker problem gamblers with player account‐based gambling data only

The aim was to develop and validate an instrument to track online problem poker gamblers with player account‐based gambling data (PABGD). We emailed an invitation to all active poker gamblers on the online gambling service provider Winamax. The 14,261 participants completed the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI). PGSI served as a gold standard to track problem gamblers (i.e., PGSI ≥ 5). We used a stepwise logistic regression to build a predictive model of problem gambling with PABGD, and validated it. Of the sample 18% was composed of online poker problem gamblers. The risk factors of problem gambling included in the predictive model were being male, compulsive, younger than 28 years, making a total deposit > 0 euros, having a mean loss per gambling session > 1.7 euros, losing a total of > 45 euros in the last 30 days, having a total stake > 298 euros, having > 60 gambling sessions in the last 30 days, and multi‐tabling. The tracking instrument had a sensitivity of 80%, and a specificity of 50%. The quality of the instrument was good. This study illustrates the feasibility of a method to develop and validate instruments to track online problem gamblers with PABGD only. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

热休克蛋白72肽结合区对肾小管上皮间质转分化的影响

目的 探讨热休克蛋白72肽结合区在肾小管上皮间质转分化(EMT)过程中的作用和可能机制.方法 应用质粒转染方法分别诱导热休克蛋白72(HSP72)野生型、肽结合区缺失型(HSP72-△PBD)和肽结合区(PBD)的表达.用转化生长因子β1(TGF-β1)刺激大鼠肾小管上皮细胞(NRK-52E)48 h,Western印迹和免疫荧光染色检测细胞E-钙黏蛋白(cadherin),α-平滑肌肌动蛋白(SMA),HSP72和Smad3/磷酸化(p)-Smad3蛋白表达.结果 TGF-β1(10 μg/L)刺激NRK-52E细胞48 h后上调α-SMA和下调E-cadherin蛋白表达水平.Western印迹及细胞免疫荧光显示,过表达HSP72和PBD能明显减轻TGF-β1诱导的NRK-52E细胞E-cadherin蛋白表达下调和α-SMA蛋白表达上调,而过表达HSP72-△PBD不能改变上述蛋白的表达.此外,过表达HSP72和PBD显著抑制Smad3的磷酸化.结论 HSP72抑制Smad3活化和EMT的发生可能与PBD的功能有关.     

Ventral hernia repair: a study of current practice

Ventral wall hernias are common; despite this, there are no guidelines on the best surgical management. The aim of this study was to examine the types of repair in use for abdominal wall hernias in the West of Scotland over a 3-month period. Data were gathered on 120 patients. There were 60 incisional, 32 umbilical, and 28 epigastric hernias. The main indication for repair was pain (78%), while 12 patients (10%), presented acutely with incarceration or strangulation. The most common method of repair was sutured (55%), followed by mesh (29%) and Mayo repair (16%). There was no correlation between use of mesh and hernia size or whether repair was for a recurrent hernia. Surgical practice varies widely in the repair of ventral wall hernias. Clinical trials are required to establish the best method of repair for this common condition. Electronic Publication     

腹部及盆腔急性出血的介入治疗

目的探讨腹部急性出血选择性血管造影诊断及介入治疗价值。方法回顾性分析80例行选择性动脉血管造影及血管内介入治疗的腹部及盆腔急性出血患者的临床资料。结果80例均采用Seldinger技术,经股动脉插管后作选择性血管造影,用碘化油、明胶海绵或弹簧圈栓塞治疗,80例中完全止血68例、再出血9例、无效3例。结论介入方法不仅可确定出血部位,而且可达到止血目的,效果确切。     

高气压暴露对大鼠血浆内皮素-1含量、血清一氧化氮含量、一氧化氮合酶活性的影响

目的 探讨高气压暴露对大鼠血浆内皮素-1(endothelin-1,ET-1)含量、血清一氧化氮(nitric oxide,NO)含量、一氧化氮合酶(nitric oxide synthase,NOS)活性的影响.方法 40只SD大鼠随机分为5组.A组为对照组,B组0.7 MPa空气暴露后缓慢减压,C组0.7 MPa空气暴露后快速减压,D组0.147 MPa纯氧暴露后减压,E组0.250 MPa纯氧暴露后减压.各组暴露时间均为60 min.采用放射免疫方法测定血浆ET-1含量,硝酸还原酶法测定血清NO含量,比色法测定血清NOS活性.结果 与对照组相比,安全减压组和高压氧组的血浆ET-1含量明显升高(P<0.05),原因可能与高分压氧有关(PO2=0.147 MPa/0.250 MPa);快速减压组血清NO含量、NOS活性明显升高(P<0.05),与血浆ET-1含量升高的3个组相比,血清NO、NOS升高得更为显著(P<0.01).结论 NO与ET-1在机体对高气压暴露的反应中呈拮抗关系.高气压与高压氧暴露导致血浆ET-1的释放增加,但快速减压刺激血管内皮细胞产生更多的NO,这种机制可能是通过提高血浆中的NOS活性实现的,这个现象可能是血管内皮系统对血管内气泡产生的应激性反应之一.     

抗体介导的排斥反应与临床

随着器官移植体液免疫理论的发展与抗体检测技术的进步,抗体介导的排斥反应(AMR)已逐渐被认识和引起关注。其治疗难度大、逆转率较低,已成为导致移植物失功的重要原因。本文较为系统地介绍了AMR的免疫机制、诊断与防治进展,以及供者特异性抗体的检测技术和临床意义,从而提出供者特异性抗体是引起移植物排斥反应特别是慢性排斥反应的主要原因,移植受者需常规监测抗体以利及时干预和治疗。     

HLA‐G*01:04∼UTR3 Recipient Correlates With Lower Survival and Higher Frequency of Chronic Rejection After Lung Transplantation

Lung transplantation (LTx) is a valid therapeutic option for selected patients with end‐stage lung disease. Soluble HLA‐G (sHLA‐G) has been associated with increased graft survival and decreased rejection episodes in solid organ transplantation. HLA‐G haplotypes named UTRs, defined by SNPs from both the 5′URR and 3′UTR, have been reported to reliably predict sHLA‐G level. The aim of this retrospective study was to determine the impact of HLA‐G alleles and UTR polymorphism from LTx recipients on anti‐HLA allo‐immunization risk, overall survival and chronic rejection (CLAD). HLA‐G SNPs were genotyped in 124 recipients who underwent LTx from 1996 to 2010 in Marseille, 123 healthy individuals and 26 cystic fibrosis patients not requiring LTx. sHLA‐G levels were measured for 38 LTx patients at D0, M3 and M12 and for 123 healthy donors. HLA‐G*01:06～UTR2 was associated with a worse evolution of cystic fibrosis (p = 0.005) but not of long‐term survival post‐LTx. HLA‐G*01:04～UTR3 haplotype was associated with lower levels of sHLA‐G at D0 and M3 (p = 0.03), impaired long‐term survival (p = 0.001), increased CLAD occurrence (p = 0.03) and the production of de novo donor‐specific antibodies (DSA) at M3 (p = 0.01). This study is the first to show the deleterious association of different HLA‐G alleles and UTRs in LTx.     

Biologic basis for interleukin-1 in disease

To understand the role of the proinflammatory cytokine interleukin-1 (IL-1) in disease, investigators have studied how production of the different members of the IL-1 family is controlled, the various biologic activities of IL-1, the distinct and various functions of the IL-1 receptor (IL-1R) family, and the complexity of intracellular signaling. Mice deficient in IL-1Beta, IL-1Beta converting enzyme, and IL-1R type I have also been studied. Humans have been injected with IL- 1 (either IL-1alpha or IL-1beta) for enhancing bone marrow recovery and for cancer treatment. The IL-1-specific receptor antagonist (IL-1Ra) has also been tested in clinical trials. The topics discussed in this review include production and activities of IL-1 and IL-1Ra molecules, the effects of IL-1 on gene expression, functions of cell-bound and soluble IL-1 receptors, the importance of the IL-1R accessory protein, newly discovered signal transduction pathways, naturally occurring cytokines limiting IL-1 production or activity, the effects of blocking cyclooxygenase and nitric oxide, and the outcomes of IL-1 and IL-1 Ra in human trials. Special attention is paid to IL-1beta converting enzyme and programmed cell death. The roles of IL-1 in hematopoiesis, leukemia, atherosclerosis, and growth of solid tumors are also discussed. This is a lengthy review, with 586 citations chosen to illustrate specific areas of interest rather than a compendium of references. At the end of each section, a short commentary summarizes what the author considers established or controversial topics linking the biology of IL-1 to mechanisms of disease.     

Reversal of granulocyte adherence to nylon fibers using local anesthetic agents: possible application to filtration leukapheresis

The effects of the cationic anesthetic agents tetracaine and lidocaine on granulocyte function, morphology, and adherence to nylon fibers were studied in an attempt to improve current methods of granulocyte collection by filtration leukapheresis (FL). When dissolved in acid- citrate-dextrose (ACD) plasma, these drugs significantly increased granulocyte elution from the fibers in a dose-related fashion. Granulocytes exposed to tetracaine and lidocaine remained more than 95% viable, retained normal bactericidal capacity after the drugs were washed from the cells, and had preserved membrane integrity, as evidenced by the normal ultrastructural appearance of tetracaine- exposed cells and an absence of leakage of lysozyme or lactic dehydrogenase. Granulocytes eluted with the anesthetic agents were rounded in shape with a reduction in the number of filopodial cytoplasmic projections and a relative absence of cytoplasmic vacuolization when compared to granulocytes eluted with ACD plasma alone. Dose-related inhibition of phagocytosis and adherence, which was largely reversible after washing the granulocytes, was noted. Greater than 95% of the lidocaine could be removed from the eluate with a single centrifugation and resuspension, indicating that granulocytes prepared by FL with anesthetic-enhanced elution could be potentially transfusable.