Use of three‐dimensional power doppler sonography in the diagnosis of uterine arteriovenous malformation and follow‐up after uterine artery embolization: Case report and brief review of literature

Arteriovenous malformations (AVM) of the uterus can cause life‐threatening hemorrhage. Unexplained, heavy vaginal bleeding in a reproductive age woman should raise suspicion for an AVM. Here a 37‐year‐old woman had increasingly severe vaginal bleeding for 15 days. Serum β‐hCG was elevated. Two‐dimensional transvaginal ultrasound suggested retained products of conception. Before dilation and curettage (D&C), color Doppler and three‐dimensional (3D) power Doppler demonstrated findings indicative of uterine AVM. A bilateral uterine artery embolization was performed without complications. Three months after uterine artery embolization, 3D power Doppler ultrasonography found complete resolution of the AVM. This case illustrates the importance of assessing both gray‐scale and 3D power Doppler, and the ability of postprocedure Doppler to assess resolution. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Clin Ultrasound 43:327–334, 2015     

2018年勐腊县城区登革热暴发流行特征与媒介应急监测分析

目的分析2018年勐腊县城区登革热暴发时的流行病学特征、媒介生物学特性等变化情况,为登革热的防控提供依据。方法对勐腊城区疑似登革热病例进行流行病学调查,并开展登革病毒NS1抗原快速检测,首例病例用RT-PCR进行登革病毒核酸检测及型别鉴定;采用背负式吸蚊器法和布雷图指数法分别开展媒介伊蚊成蚊和幼虫的监测;采用三间分布法对疫情特征进行描述,计算成蚊密度和幼虫密度,采用χ^2检验对不同类型孳生阳性率进行比较分析。结果本次疫情共发现病例59例,罹患率为161.38/10万,流行历时77 d。8月份为发病高峰,患者男女比为0.68∶1,以青壮年为主,从事职业以商业服务、离退休和家中待业居多;捕获埃及伊蚊和白纹伊蚊成蚊1 340只,其中埃及伊蚊占80.15%。幼虫监测,13 148户,阳性784户,积水容器13 387个,阳性1 067个,总BI为8.12、总HI为5.96、总CI为7.97%。积水容器类型构成以水桶为主,其次为花瓶。水缸、花瓶、废旧轮胎、竹筒、菜坛、水桶、废弃瓶/罐、其他暂时性容器的伊蚊幼蚊阳性率分别为7.17%、6.07%、24.79%、15.15%、10.12%、6.51%、16.62%、和6.42%。结论 2018年勐腊城区登革热暴发流行的特征与既往比较无明显变化。埃及伊蚊和白纹伊蚊在城区均有分布,以埃及伊蚊为优势蚊种,其种群密度进一步扩大。废旧轮胎、竹筒和水桶等常见伊蚊幼虫孶生地,应及时清除,并开展居民区室内外灭蚊清除工作,同时加大宣传,提高居民的自我防护和家庭防护能力,提升居民参与防控的积极性,以达到群防群控。     

Peel bond strength of resilient liner modified by the addition of antimicrobial agents to denture base acrylic resin

In order to prolong the clinical longevity of resilient denture relining materials and reduce plaque accumulation, incorporation of antimicrobial agents into these materials has been proposed. However, this addition may affect their properties.

Objective

This study evaluated the effect of the addition of antimicrobial agents into one soft liner (Soft Confort, Dencril) on its peel bond strength to one denture base (QC 20, Dentsply).

Material and Methods

Acrylic specimens (n=9) were made (75x10x3 mm) and stored in distilled water at 37ºC for 48 h. The drug powder concentrations (nystatin 500,000U - G2; nystatin 1,000,000U - G3; miconazole 125 mg - G4; miconazole 250 mg - G5; ketoconazole 100 mg - G6; ketoconazole 200 mg - G7; chlorhexidine diacetate 5% - G8; and 10% chlorhexidine diacetate - G9) were blended with the soft liner powder before the addition of the soft liner liquid. A group (G1) without any drug incorporation was used as control. Specimens (n=9) (75x10x6 mm) were plasticized according to the manufacturers'' instructions and stored in distilled water at 37ºC for 24 h. Relined specimens were then submitted to a 180-degree peel test at a crosshead speed of 10 mm/min. Data (MPa) were analyzed by analysis of variance (α=0.05) and the failure modes were visually classified.

Results

No significant difference was found among experimental groups (p=0.148). Cohesive failure located within the resilient material was predominantly observed in all tested groups.

Conclusions

Peel bond strength between the denture base and the modified soft liner was not affected by the addition of antimicrobial agents.     

Get Up, Get Out, Get Moving: An Interactive Tool for Education at Your Local School

Background

Childhood obesity is a growing problem in America. Orthopaedic surgeons have an opportunity to interact with communities to educate children about healthy eating and physical activity. The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) Leadership Fellows Program [1] Class of 2012 created a presentation for AAOS members to bring to local schools. The goal was to teach the children about the potential complications of childhood obesity and the benefits of healthy living.

Questions/purposes

We describe a program in which orthopaedic surgeons gave presentations to elementary school students about healthy eating and activity and the effects that extra weight can have on their bones.

Methods

Each of the five members of the Leadership Fellows Program [1] 2012 class (JW, EM, MP, MR, MF) presented to a school in his or her hometown. The program was presented to 210 fifth grade children throughout the country. Before and after the presentation, students took a six-question multiple-choice quiz and answers compared to assess improvement in knowledge.

Results

The average number of answers correct before the presentation was 4.5 out of six, and the average after the presentation was six of six. The presentations were well received, and the students and their teachers invited each presenter back the next year.

Conclusions

The improvement in quiz scores demonstrated interest among the students in that they paid attention and understood the content. The children appeared enthusiastic to learn about this subject, and the schools were enthusiastic to include the curriculum.     

Differential Diagnosis Generators: an Evaluation of Currently Available Computer Programs

Background  

Differential diagnosis (DDX) generators are computer programs that generate a DDX based on various clinical data.     

Significant reduction in systolic blood pressure following renal artery stenting in patients with uncontrolled hypertension: Results from the HERCULES trial

Background : Atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis (ARAS) causes hypertension (HTN) and threatens renal function (RF). The HERCULES Trial is a prospective, multicenter trial of renal stenting in patients with uncontrolled HTN and ARAS evaluating the safety and effectiveness of the RX Herculink Elite Renal Stent System (Abbott Vascular, Santa Clara, CA). Results : Mean systolic blood pressure (SBP) at baseline was 162 mm Hg. Nearly 70% of patients were receiving three or more antihypertensive medications (mean 3.4 medications per patient). Baseline serum creatinine was 1.2 ± 0.4 and 61.5% of subjects had estimated glomerular filtration <60. The restenosis rate was 10.5% at 9 months. The study device, procedure, and clinical success rates were 96.0, 99.2, and 98.0%, respectively. Freedom from major adverse events was 94.8%. At 9 months, the mean SBP significantly decreased (mean 145, paired t test P < 0.0001) after stenting with no change in medications. There was no correlation between SBP reduction and baseline BNP or BNP reduction. 相似文献