Blood lead levels in children in Perth,Western Australia

Abstract: This study reports on an analysis of the lead concentrations in 123 venous blood samples collected from Perth children aged between two months and 17 years attending Princess Margaret Hospital. The overall geometric mean was 6.9 μg lead per 100 ml whole blood, with 95 per cent of results lying between 3.2 and 14.8 μg/100 ml. Among children under five years of age, those aged between 18 months and two years had the highest geometric mean blood lead (11.1 μg/100 ml). There were no consistent associations between geometric mean blood lead and area of residence, age group or sex. In this sample of Perth children, the mean blood lead concentration was lower than those reported in other studies. Less than 0.1 per cent of children of the age range studied would have been expected to have lead levels exceeding the NHMRC ‘level of concern’ (25 μg/100 ml) current at the time of the study. However, the recent adoption of goal of less than 10 μg/100 ml could mean that lead levels in up to 21 per cent of Perth children would now be regarded as excessive.     

细胞凋亡抑制因子（Fas／APO-1）与抗β2-肾上腺素能受体自身抗体的关系

目的 检测并比较心肌梗死急性期不同时间点，β2自身抗体阳性组与阴性组，患者血清中Fas／APO-1水平差异，了解β2自身抗体对Fas／APO-1的影响。方法 41例急性心肌梗死患者，分别于发病24h、7天、2～4周时取血，采用ELISA的方法，检测血清中β2自身抗体的阳性率以及Fas／APO-1的水平；另外取34位性别、年龄匹配的健康人的血同法检测Fas／APO-1作为对照。结果心肌梗死急性期Fas／APO-1的水平均高于对照组（P〈0．05），以梗死后24hFas／APO-1的水平为最高；心肌梗死急性期不同时间点，β2自身抗体阳性组Fas／APO-1的水平均高于阴性组，但两组的结果差异无显著性（P〉0．05）。结论 血清Fas／APO-1水平可以在一定程度上反映心肌细胞凋亡的变化趋势，β2自身抗体对Fas／APO-1的确切影响，有待更大规模的实验来证实。     

阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停综合征相关高血压病的临床特点

探讨阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停综合征相关性高血压病 (obstructive sleep apnea associated hypertension,OSAAHT)的临床特点。对照分析 2 4例 OSAAHT和年龄及病期相匹配的 2 2例原发性高血压病患者 ,比较症状、体重指数、治疗前睡眠前后血压变化及 2 4h血压动态监测等指标。结果发现 OSAAHT患者白天明显过度困倦 ,睡眠监测呼吸紊乱指数 (AHI)为 (4 5 .1± 15 .3)次 / h,体重指数高于对照组 [(2 7.9± 2 .5 ) kg/ m2比 (2 3.9± 1.7) kg/ m2 ,P<0 .0 1]。OSAAHT睡前血压 (137.1± 10 .5 ) / (88.4± 6 .6 ) mm Hg,清晨血压 (15 5 .9± 14.4) / (10 1.8± 4.9) m m Hg;原发性高血压病组睡前血压 (149.2± 12 .5 ) / (91.7± 6 .2 ) mm Hg,清晨血压 (140 .7± 9.4) / (83.4± 5 .9) mm Hg;两组睡前收缩压及清晨收缩压和舒张压均有差异 ,P<0 .0 1。OSAAHT夜间血压下降率明显小于原发性高血压病对照组[(13.3± 4.9) %比 (4 .5± 1.6 ) % ,P<0 .0 1]。提示 OSAAHT除了睡眠呼吸障碍外 ,还具有以下临床特点 :清晨睡醒时血压较高 ,夜间血压下降幅度变小 ,白天过度困倦以及肥胖等     

脂质体介导人β-神经生长因子基因转染培养肌母细胞的表达研究

目的　了解含 β-神经生长因子 (β- NGF)基因的表达质粒 PSVCEP NGF- CAT在培养肌母细胞中的表达及 L ipofect AMINE阳离子脂质体介导的转染效率。方法　将表达质粒 PSVCEP NGF- CAT经 L ipofectAMINE转染至培养成的肌母细胞中 ,用免疫细胞化学方法检测基因在肌母细胞内的表达。结果　培养肌母细胞在转染 6小时吞噬脂质体最显著 ,转染 48小时后约 40 %的肌母细胞胞质内有β- NGF基因表达。结论　含β- NGF基因的表达质粒 PSVCEP NGF- CAT可以在培养肌母细胞中表达 ,脂质体转染的方法简便、有效     

Bleeding complications precipitated by unrecognized Gingko biloba use after liver transplantation

Because of its neurocognitive enhancing effects, Gingko biloba has emerged as amongst the most commonly used herbal products. We report a liver transplant recipient with potentially life-threatening toxicity resulting from Gingko biloba use. Seven days after a second liver transplantation for recurrent hepatitisB virus infection, subphrenic hematoma was documented in a 59-year-old Korean patient. Failure to control bleeding with CT-guided drainage necessitated exploratory laparotomy for the evacuation of a large subphrenic hematoma. Three weeks later, an episode of vitreous hemorrhage was documented. Unbeknownst to his care providers, the patient had been consuming Gingko biloba throughout the postoperative period. No further bleeding episodes occurred after the cessation of Gingko biloba use. Unrecognized use of herbal products may be associated with serious side effects and adverse clinical sequelae in transplant recipients. Given their increasing popularity, the use of herbal products should be routinely sought as part of the history in transplant recipients.     

胸腰段脊柱脊髓损伤减压与固定相关问题探讨（附166例报告）

目的 对胸腰段脊柱脊髓，马尾神经损伤患者的外科治疗及几种内固定方法的疗效进行探讨。方法 对166例患者的治疗进行回顾分析。该组患者中椎体爆裂性骨折37例，椎体压缩骨折超二分之一109例，椎体骨折脱位14例，多节段或跳跃骨折6例，脊髓损伤按Frankel分级，A级59例，B级46例，C级42例，D级19例，治疗采用后路减压复位122例，前路减压复位，髂骨植骨融合44例。结果 术后123例获3-18个月随访，随访患者中随4例RF钉断裂，5例Harrington上钩脱落，6例棍断裂，其余患者内固定稳固，脊髓，马尾神经恢复，除35例仍为A级外，余脊髓神经功能恢复1-3个级别。结论 各种不同内固定可保持或增强脊柱的稳定，胸腰段脊柱脊髓损伤的外科治疗应根据骨折类型，脊髓及马尾神经损伤程度选择手术入路及内固定材料。     

二乙基亚硝胺诱导大鼠肝细胞癌过程中明胶酶的动态变化

目的：观察肝癌形成过程中明胶酶表达（蛋白及mRNA水平）的动态变化，探索明胶酶在肝癌生长浸润中的作用。方法：应用免疫组化法、明胶酶谱法和RT-PCR法对大鼠肝癌形成过程中各期明胶酶表达情况进行观察，并与正常对照组进行比较分析。结果：正常肝组织及肝硬化组织内明胶酶有表达，肝癌形成后主要在癌细胞内表达；明胶酶原在正常肝组织中有低表达，诱癌过程中呈持续增高趋势；明胶酶-2mRNA与其酶蛋白表达趋向一致。结论：在肝癌形成过程中明胶酶转录和翻译水平均呈持续增高趋势。