冠心病患者颈动脉超声检测的临床意义

目的通过分析颈动脉粥样硬化与冠心病的关系探讨颈动脉超声对诊断冠心病的临床意义。方法将120例入选对象分为对照组,稳定性心绞痛(SA)组,不稳定性心绞痛(UA)组,急性心肌梗死(AMI)组,每组30例,分别给予超声检测颈动脉内-中膜厚度(IMT),同时测定3组冠脉造影结果:正常组21例,单支病变组18例,多支病变组29例。结果冠心病患者IMT较正常对照组有显著增厚(P<0.01),且冠脉造影正常组与单支、多支病变组间亦存在显著性差异(P<0.05)。结论颈动脉超声检测对冠心病的预测具有确切的临床意义。     

Immunohistochemical analyses of gastric stromal tumors in Taiwanese.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs), identified by the presence of CD117 (KIT), were previously classified as gastric and intestinal smooth muscle tumors prior to the availability of immunohistochemical methods. This study evaluated the percentage of GISTs previously diagnosed as gastric smooth muscle tumors in our hospital during an 11-year period. METHODS: A total of 81 surgically resected gastric smooth muscle tumor specimens from 81 patients were collected from January 1986 to December 1997. Immunohistochemical studies were performed on these tumors with antibodies of CD34, CD117, smooth muscle actin (SMA), S-100, and desmin. RESULTS: Among the 81 tumors, 74 (91.4%) were CD117-positive and were classified as GISTs. Among the 74 GISTs, CD34 was positive in 72 tumors (97.3%), SMA was positive in 12 tumors (16.2%), desmin was positive in 5 tumors (6.7%), and S-100 was positive in 4 tumors (5.4%). The 7 tumors classified as non-GISTs had the following immunohistochemical characteristics: 1 was a CD117-negative CD34-positive stromal tumor (GINST) [1/81, 1.2%]; 3 were schwannomas with strong S-100-positive characteristics (3/81, 3.7%); and 3 were smooth muscle tumors with both SMA- and desmin-positive status (3/81, 3.7%). No clear relationship between CD117 or CD34 expression and prognosis was found for these tumors. CONCLUSIONS: The majority (91.4%) of gastric tumors originally diagnosed as gastric smooth muscle tumors were GISTs, except for small groups of smooth muscle tumors and schwannomas.     

Trehalose protects against ocular surface disorders in experimental murine dry eye through suppression of apoptosis

The disaccharide trehalose is a key element involved in anhydrobiosis (the capability of surviving almost complete dehydration) in many organisms. Its presence also confers resistance to desiccation and high osmolarity in bacterial and human cells by protecting proteins and membranes from denaturation. The present study used a novel murine dry eye model induced by controlled low-humidity air velocity to determine whether topically applied trehalose could heal ocular surface epithelial disorders caused by ocular surface desiccation. In addition, the efficacy of 87.6 mM trehalose eyedrops was compared with that of 20% serum, the efficacy of which has been well documented. Mice ocular surface epithelial disorders were induced by exposure of murine eyes to continuous controlled low-humidity air velocity in an intelligently controlled environmental system (ICES) for 21 days, which accelerated the tear evaporation. The mice were then randomized into three groups: the control group received PBS (0.01M) treatment; a second group received 87.6 mM trehalose eyedrops treatment; and the third group received mice serum eyedrops treatment. Each treatment was administered as a 10 μl dose every 6 h for 14 days. The resultant changes in corneal barrier function and histopathologic examination of cornea and conjunctiva were analyzed and the level of apoptosis on the ocular surface was assessed using active caspase-3. After 14 days of treatment, the corneal fluorescein staining area, the ruffling and desquamating cells on the apical corneal epithelium, as well as the apoptotic cells on ocular surface epithelium had significantly reduced in eyes treated with trehalose compared with those treated with serum and PBS. In contrast, after 14 days of treatment, improvements in the thickness of the corneal epithelium, the squamous metaplasia in conjunctival epithelium and the number of goblet cells of the conjunctiva were less marked in eyes treated with trehalose compared with serum. These results demonstrated that trehalose could improve the appearance of ocular surface epithelial disorders due to desiccation through suppression of apoptosis. Trehalose produces some of the same responses as serum upon topical application and can maintain corneal health.     

Alterations in mammalian target of rapamycin signaling pathways after traumatic brain injury.

In response to traumatic brain injury (TBI), neurons initiate neuroplastic processes through the activation of intracellular signaling pathways. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying neuroplasticity after TBI are poorly understood. To study this, we utilized the fluid-percussion brain injury (FPI) model to investigate alterations in the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathways in response to TBI. Mammalian target of rapamycin stimulates mRNA translation through phosphorylation of eukaryotic initiation factor 4E binding protein-1 (4E-BP1), p70 ribosomal S6 kinase (p70S6K), and ribosomal protein S6 (rpS6). These pathways coordinate cell growth and neuroplasticity via dendritic protein synthesis. Rats received sham surgery or moderate parasagittal FPI on the right side of the parietal cortex, followed by 15 mins, 30 mins, 4 h, 24 h, or 72 h of recovery. Using Western blot analysis, we found that mTOR, p70S6K, rpS6, and 4E-BP1 phosphorylation levels were significantly increased in the ipsilateral parietal cortex and hippocampus from 30 mins to 24 h after TBI, whereas total protein levels were unchanged. Using confocal microscopy to localize these changes, we found that rpS6 phosphorylation was increased in the parietal cortex and all subregions of the hippocampus. In accordance with these results, eIF4E, a key, rate-limiting mRNA translation factor, was also phosphorylated by mitogen-activated protein kinase-interacting kinase 1 (Mnk1) 15 mins after TBI. Together, these results suggest that changes in mRNA translation may be one mechanism that neurons use to respond to trauma and may contribute to the neuroplastic changes observed after TBI.     

磁共振成像对脑静脉畸形的诊断价值

目的 探讨磁共振成像各种方法对脑静脉畸形的诊断价值。方法 收集本院6例脑静脉畸形病例，均进行过磁共振T1WI、T2WI扫描，其中部分病例做过DWI、T2FLAIR、MRA、MRV、T1WI增强扫描及DSA。结果 幕上4例，幕下2例，T1WI、T2WI表现：引流静脉均为流空的低信号，深髓静脉为细条状长T1、长T2信号。其中1例DWI引流静脉及深髓静脉区域低信号；1例T2 FLAIR引流静脉流空的低信号，深髓静脉高信号；2例MRA均阴性，但MRV显示深髓静脉汇入引流静脉；2例T1 WI增强扫描：深髓静脉呈轮辐状汇入引流静脉；1例DSA：动脉期阴性，静脉期见典型的“海蛇头”征。结论 磁共振能明确诊断脑静脉畸形，T1WI增强扫描及MRV均较敏感，DSA为诊断脑静脉畸形金标准。     

经尿道前列腺汽化电切术中电切深度标识的探讨

目的 探讨经尿道前列腺汽化电切术(transurethral electrovaporization of the prostate，TUVP)电切深度标识的可行性。方法 回顾性分析616例前列腺增生症临床资料，其中310例术前彩超提示合并前列腺钙化，156例合并膀胱结石，23例合并膀胱肿瘤。TUVP操作过程中，观察到合并前列腺结石和机械操作“打滑现象”，停止电切。结果 全组手术时间30～120min，平均75min。术中验证术前彩超提示合并前列腺钙化的310例前列腺钙化为结石，同时发现其余306例均存在结石。1例术中膀胱穿孔，无尿道直肠瘘和尿道电切综合征发生。325例随访3～6个月，平均4．5月，最大尿流率由6．5～8．5ml／s提高到18～22ml／s，残余尿由70～150ml降至0～10ml，国际前列腺症状评分由19～24．5分降至0～7分。138例膀胱结石和23例膀胱肿瘤无复发。结论 前列腺结石和机械操作“打滑现象”作为TUVP的电切深度标识是切实可行的。     

改良犬原位背驮式肝移植的解剖学观察

目的观察犬肝脏解剖学特点,探索建立改良的犬同种异体原位背驮式肝移植模型。方法对15只杂交犬的肝脏进行活体和尸体标本的解剖观察。结果犬肝共分7叶,门静脉分左右支进入肝脏,门静脉左支供应约70%肝组织(Ⅰ、Ⅱ、Ⅲ、Ⅳ、Ⅴ叶),门静脉右支供应约30%肝组织(Ⅵ、Ⅶ叶),分别阻断门静脉左、右支后5 min左右门静脉压力达到峰值,并迅速回复至门静脉正常压力值上限范围内;肝动脉和胆管与门静脉分支伴行进入各肝叶;左肝静脉粗大,可以作为肝静脉重建的流出道,其余3~6支肝静脉可以分别结扎,肝后下腔静脉易于与肝脏分离。结论犬肝的解剖学特点适宜于建立改良的原位背驮式肝移植模型。     

Body mass index, percent body fat, and bone mass in a cohort of Chinese twins aged 6 to 18 years

Introduction This report examines the relationship of body mass index (BMI), percent body fat (%BF), and bone mass in a cohort of male and female twins recruited from Anhui province, China, ages 6–18 years—577 male pairs (mean age = 11.4) and 478 female pairs (mean age = 11.6). Methods Whole body bone mineral content (WBMC) in (g), whole body bone area (WBA) in (cm²), and %BF were measured using DEXA (Lunar Prodigy, USA). Regression analysis of within-pair differences was used to assess the strength of the association, and the analysis was stratified by gender and age group, where age cut-offs were based on ages at spermarche or menarche estimated from large population based studies in China. Males were stratified at ages before 14 and age 14–18, and females at ages prior to 12 and age 12–18. Results Univariately, BMI and %BF were associated with WBMC and WBA in the younger males and females, and in older males; %BF was significant only in older females. Multivariate models included both BMI and %BF. Among the younger males, age < 14, BMI and %BF were significantly associated with WBMC and WBA. In the younger females, age < 12, %BF was only significant to WBA. In the older age group, only BMI was significant to WBMC and WBA in females, but in males, BMI was positively associated, and %BF was negatively associated with both bone measures. Discussion These findings show that association between BMI and %BF and bone mass differ across gender and developmental stages, and %BF appears to be beneficial at younger ages, but detrimental or non-beneficial at older ages of development.     

针灸治疗坐骨神经痛38例

近几年来，笔者对38例坐骨神经痛患者进行了针灸治疗，疗效显著，现报告如下。     

Sympathetic skin response in patients with myasthenia gravis★ A comparative analysis

BACKGROUND: The examination of sympathetic skin response is an important index for assessing the autonomic nerve function, and patients with myasthenia gravis are always accompanied by dysautonomia. Therefore, it will be important to know whether sympathetic skin response can be used as the index for the clinical evaluation of myasthenia gravis. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the diagnostic value of sympathetic skin response in the damage of autonomic nerve function of patients with myasthenia gravis. DESIGN: A case-controlled comparative observation. SETTING: Department of Neurology and Room of Nerve Electromyogram, the Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College. PARTICIPANTS: Thirty outpatients or inpatients with myasthenia gravis were selected from the Department of Neurology, the Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College from May 2006 to May 2007, including 9 males and 21 females, aged 8–72 years with a mean age of (28±5) years old. They were all accorded with the diagnostic standards of myasthenia gravis, accompanied by different severity of autonomic nerve symptoms, including poor skin nutrition, sweating of hands and feet, pyknocardia, persistent hypotension, abdominal pain, constipation, etc. They all had not taken any drug affecting the autonomic nerve function before the examination. Informed consents were obtained from all the patients. Meanwhile, 30 healthy physical examinees were enrolled as the normal control group, including 10 males and 20 females, aged 10–75 years with a mean age of (31±5) years old. Approval was obtained from the hospital ethic committee. METHODS: After admission, the patients were examined with sympathetic skin response using DANTEC keypoint 2.0 electromyography evoked potential apparatus (Danmark). The changes of the latency and wave amplitude of sympathetic skin response were observed. The subjects in the normal control group were examined with the same methods at physical examination. Abnormality was judged by the disappearance of wave form, latency longer than that in the normal control group by Mean±2.5SD, or wave amplitude lower than the average value in the normal control group by 50%. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: The results of the latency and wave amplitude of sympathetic skin response were compared between the patients with myasthenia gravis and normal controls. RESULTS: All the 30 patients with myasthenia gravis and 30 healthy physical examinees were involved in the final analysis of results. There were no significant differences between the left and right upper and lower limbs in both the myasthenia gravis group and normal control group (P > 0.05). In the myasthenia gravis group, the abnormal rate of sympathetic skin response was 37% (11/30), the latency was prolonged and the wave amplitude was decreased as compared with those in the normal control group, and there were significant differences (P < 0.01). CONCLUSION: Sympathetic skin response can be used as an electrophysiological index for judging the damages of autonomic nerve function in patients with myasthenia gravis.