真菌感染在新生儿疾病中的护理方法探讨

目的探讨综合护理方法在新生儿真菌感染类疾病中的护理效果。方法回顾性总结我院收治的发生真菌感染类疾病新生儿的护理资料56例,按照护理方法不同分为两组:选择综合护理方法护理的30例为观察组,常规护理方法的26例为对照组,各组患儿分别在护理后按照本研究统计指标进行统计并比较差异性。结果观察组治愈29例(96.7%),死亡1例(3.3%);对照组治愈15例(57.7%),死亡11例(42.3%),两组护理结果差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论对真菌感染新生儿治疗过程中,采取综合性护理措施(集中操作、加强监护、强化无菌意识和积极治疗等)具有更优秀的临床护理效果。     

实验性高胆固醇血症兔离体主动脉功能变化的研究

目的探讨高胆固醇血症对血管功能的影响。方法20只新西兰雄性兔随机分为2组正常饮食组(normal cholesterol,NC)10只及高胆固醇饮食组(hypercholesterol,HC)10只。4周后取出每只兔的降主动脉,5mm宽动脉环放置于含有25mlKreb液的组织－器官水浴系统中。分别测量游离血管对乙酰胆碱（10-10～10-5mol/L)的舒张反应及对去甲肾上腺素（10-10～10-5mol/L）的收缩反应。结果2组兔血胆固醇有显著差异,其中NC组（30.1±11.2）mg/dl,HC组（987.3±110.0)mg/dl(P<0.01);HC组血管对乙酰胆碱舒张反应与NC组比较明显减弱,HC组最大为（58.50±6.17）％,NC组最大为(103.2±6.9)％(P<0.01）;HC组血管对去甲肾上腺素反应增强,最大收缩力HC组为(4.15±0.56)g,NC组为(2.9±0.3)g(P<0.05）。2组动脉病理学检查无动脉硬化的改变。结论高胆固醇血症降低血管内皮依赖性舒张反应,增加血管对去甲肾上腺素的收缩反应。高胆固醇血症时血管内皮功能改变早于动脉粥样硬化的结构改变。     

2型糖尿病患者血浆同型半胱氨酸水平与冠心病的关系

目的探讨2型糖尿病患者血浆同型半胱氨酸（homocysteine,Hcy）水平与冠心病是否相关。方法回顾性分析169例2型糖尿病并已行选择性冠脉造影的患者,按冠脉狭窄程度分为对照组,单支组,双支组和多支病变组,分析不同组别Hcy及其他临床生化指标。结果冠心病各亚组Hcy均高于对照组（P〈0.05）,Hcy随冠脉病变程度的加重而升高,多支病变组Hcy明显高于单支组,与之呈正相关（P〈0.05）;多元逐步回归分析显示血浆同型半胱氨酸与冠脉狭窄程度明显相关（P〈0.05）。结论2型糖尿病患者血浆同型半胱氨酸水平升高有可能加重冠脉粥样硬化。     

Anti-glomerular basement membrane disease and dual positivity for antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody in a patient with membranous nephropathy

We present the case of a 50-year-old man who underwent kidney biopsy for nephrotic syndrome. In addition to a membranous pattern, anti-glomerular basement membrane (anti-GBM) staining was noted before manifestations of anti-GBM disease. Hematuria and renal failure ensued 2 weeks later. In addition, he had simultaneous circulating levels of anti-GBM antibody and both perinuclear (P-) and cytoplasmic (C-) antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA).     

A rehabilitation tool for functional balance using altered gravity and virtual reality

Background  

There is a need for effective and early functional rehabilitation of patients with gait and balance problems including those with spinal cord injury, neurological diseases and recovering from hip fractures, a common consequence of falls especially in the elderly population. Gait training in these patients using partial body weight support (BWS) on a treadmill, a technique that involves unloading the subject through a harness, improves walking better than training with full weight bearing. One problem with this technique not commonly acknowledged is that the harness provides external support that essentially eliminates associated postural adjustments (APAs) required for independent gait. We have developed a device to address this issue and conducted a training study for proof of concept of efficacy.     

The global burden of congenital heart disease

Abstract

Although the incidence of congenital heart disease (CHD) is similar worldwide, the burden of supporting these patients falls more heavily on countries with high fertility rates. In a country with a fertility rate of about eight per woman, the population has to support four times as many children with CHD as in a country with a fertility rate of two. Countries with the highest fertility rates tend to have the lowest incomes per capita, thus accentuating the disparity. Countries with high fertility rates have more children with congenital heart disease per wage earner. Improving local health services and controlling infectious diseases (diarrhoeal illness, rheumatic fever, measles, rotoviral infection) are important but are mere ‘band-aids’ compared to improving education, empowering women and reducing birth rates.     

Juguloarterial Endothelin-1 Gradients After Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

Background  

Endothelin-1 (ET-1) is a potent vasoconstrictor and is thought to be responsible for secondary ischemia and vasogenic edema after traumatic brain injury (TBI). Both CSF and plasma concentrations have been shown to be increased after TBI, but there is little evidence to confirm an intracranial site of production.     

Glucose metabolic phenotype of pancreatic cancer

AIM: To construct a global "metabolic phenotype" of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma(PDAC) reflecting tumour-related metabolic enzyme expression.METHODS: A systematic review of the literature was performed using Ovid SP and Pub Med databases using keywords "pancreatic cancer" and individual glycolytic and mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation(MOP) enzymes. Both human and animal studies investigating the oncological effect of enzyme expression changes and inhibitors in both an in vitro and in vivo setting were included in the review. Data reporting changes in enzyme expression and the effects on PDAC cells, such as survival and metastatic potential, were extracted to construct a metabolic phenotype. RESULTS: Seven hundred and ten papers were initially retrieved, and were screened to meet the review inclusion criteria. 107 unique articles were identified as reporting data involving glycolytic enzymes, and 28 articles involving MOP enzymes in PDAC. Data extraction followed a pre-defined protocol. There is consistent over-expression of glycolytic enzymes and lactate dehydrogenase in keeping with the Warburg effect to facilitate rapid adenosine-triphosphate production from glycolysis. Certain isoforms of these enzymes were over-expressed specifically in PDAC. Altering expression levels of HK, PGI, FBA, enolase, PK-M2 and LDA-A with metabolic inhibitors have shown a favourable effect on PDAC, thus identifying these as potential therapeutic targets. However, the Warburg effect on MOP enzymes is less clear, with different expression levels at different points in the Krebs cycle resulting in a fundamental change of metabolite levels, suggesting that other essential anabolic pathways are being stimulated. CONCLUSION: Further characterisation of the PDAC metabolic phenotype is necessary as currently there are few clinical studies and no successful clinical trials targeting metabolic enzymes.     

NSAID对胰腺癌中COX-2的表达及其生长活力的影响

目的 :检测胰腺癌中COX 2表达 ,探讨COX 2抑制剂非甾体类消炎药 (NSAID)的抑癌机制。方法 :胰腺癌组织和细胞株中的COX 2检测分别采用免疫组化和细胞免疫化学分析 ,并使用MTT法及流式细胞仪检测细胞株生长活力和凋亡。结果 :胰腺癌组织中COX 2的表达增强 ,阳性率 73.3% (P <0 .0 5 )。SW 1 990和Capan 2细胞株均有COX 2表达 ,前者高表达 ,后者低表达。两种NSAID(NS398及ASA)均可抑制两种细胞株的生长 ,诱导细胞凋亡率显著升高 ,并与细胞株COX 2表达强度有关 ;对SW 1 990细胞株的作用强于Capan 2 ,NS398的抑制作用又强于ASA。结论 :COX 2在胰腺癌组织和细胞株中表达增强 ,NSAID抗胰腺癌机制可能是通过抑制COX 2活性 ,诱导胰腺癌细胞凋亡