TLIF术式在布氏杆菌性脊柱炎病人中的临床疗效及安全性分析

目的 对比分析单纯后路内固定+一期经腰椎间孔病椎间病灶清除(TLIF)与经典的前后联合手术在布氏杆菌性脊柱炎患者中的临床疗效及安全性。 方法 对我院2015年1月至2017年12月收治的93例布病性脊柱炎患者的临床资料进行分析。按手术方式分为观察组(45例)和对照组(48例)。对两组患者的基础数据、临床指标、术前术后各项指标水平以及术后并发症、植骨治愈情况。 结果 观察组与对照组基础数据比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。观察组患者的手术时间、住院天数、术中出血量及术后下床时间均明显低于对照组(P<0.01)。两组患者术后3个月的ODI、VAS、CRP、ESR及Cobb角均明显低于术前(P<0.05);术后3个月,观察组患者的ODI、VAS、CRP、ESR及Cobb角均明显低于对照组(P<0.05)。观察组术后并发症发生率(4.4%)明显低于对照组(25.0%)(Χ²=7.674,P<0.01)。 结论 TLIF治疗布氏杆菌性脊柱炎患者的临床疗效突出,安全性较好,更有利于患者术后身体的恢复。     

Hydrogen peroxide release kinetics into saliva from different whitening products: a double-blind, randomized clinical trial

The objective of this study is to compare salivary hydrogen peroxide (HP) release kinetics and potential toxicity of systemic exposure of four different whitening products. A double-blind, randomized controlled trial was conducted in a Portuguese dental faculty clinic. Two hundred forty volunteers were randomized to eight intervention groups. Participants were randomly assigned to receive active or placebo applications of one of four different products: Opalescence 10% PF™ (OPL), Vivastyle? 10%™ (VS10%), Vivadent Paint On Plus™ (PO+), and Trés White Supreme™ (TWS). Saliva collection was obtained by established methods at different times. The HP salivary content was determined by a photometric method. Salivary HP variations, total amount of salivary HP, and counts of subjects above the safe daily HP dose were the main outcome measures. All whitening systems significantly released HP to the saliva when compared to placebo, and all showed different release kinetics. The adaptable tray system (TWS) presented a risk increase of 37% [20–54%, 95% confidence interval] when compared to the other systems. The use of an adaptable tray whitening system with higher concentration of HP increases the toxicity potential.     

Enhanced Bone Regeneration Using Porcine Small Intestinal Submucosa

Small instestinal submucosa (SIS) is an easily produced material that has been used experimentally for tissue engineering. To evaluate the ability of SIS to facilitate bone growth within a long-bone defect, a segment of the radius was surgically removed in adult, female Sprague-Dawley rats. The defect was either left unfilled or implanted with SIS, demineralized cortical bone (DMCB), or ovalbumin. The defect was evaluated radiographically and histologically after 3, 6, 12, and 24 weeks. Tissue remodeling within the defect was evident by week 3 in SIS- and DMCB-treated rats. Filling was characterized initially by infiltration of mononuclear cells and extracellular material in SIS-implanted rats and multifocal remodeling bone particles and cartilage formation in DMCB implanted rats. Cartilage was observed as early as 3 weeks and bone as early as 6 weeks in SIS-implanted rats. Filling of the defect arose from multiple foci in DMCB-implanted rats, but was contiguous with and parallel to the ulnar shaft in SIS-implanted rats, suggesting that defect repair by SIS may be conductive rather than inductive. Rats in which the defect was left unfilled demonstrated slow but progressive filling of the defect, characterized by mononuclear cell infiltrates and fibrous extracellular material. In summary, SIS facilitated rapid filling of a longbone defect. These results suggest that SIS may be useful as a bone repair material.     

The Quality of Life of Family Caregivers of Eating Disorder Patients

Having a relative with an eating disorder (ED) affects the life of family caregivers and may thus affect their quality of life. To study this aspect, 40 caregivers of ED patients filled out a health-related quality of life questionnaire (Short Form-36) and a questionnaire on the impact of the ED on various areas of life domains, and on the relationship with the ED patient and the need for professional support. Quality of life of caregivers was worse than in a normal reference group. Specifically, mental health, vitality and emotional role functioning were reported to be most impaired. ED appeared to affect families’ lives substantially. In response to the ED, caregivers felt anxious, powerless, sad, or desperate. The relationship of the caregiver with the ED patient had also changed. Caregivers were more worried, lost their trust, and reported more conflicts. Seventy five percent welcomed professional support. Caregivers need practical advice, information on ED, and emotional support. Quality of life of caregivers should be addressed in the treatment of ED.     

Surrogate markers for cerebral blood flow correlate with [18F]‐fallypride binding potential at dopamine D2/3 receptors in human striatum

Positron emission tomography (PET) with the high affinity dopamine D_2/3 receptor ligand [¹⁸F]‐fallypride affords estimates of the binding potential (BP_ND) in extra‐striatal regions of low receptor abundance, but the sufficient recording time for accurate measurements in striatum has been called into question. We have earlier argued that transient equilibrium measurements are obtained in striatum with [¹⁸F]‐fallypride PET recordings of 3 h duration, which may be the practical limit for clinical investigations without interrupted scanning. However, the high extraction fraction of [¹⁸F]‐fallypride predicts flow‐dependence of tracer delivery to brain, which may be a source of variance of the apparent BP_ND in regions of high binding. To test this prediction, we conducted a retrospective analysis of [¹⁸F]‐fallypride PET data from a group of 50 healthy volunteers (age 18–58 years [mean ± SD: 32.6 ± 10.6), who had participated in clinical studies without arterial input measurements. We used the initial 120‐s integral (AUC) of the venous confluence (VC) as a surrogate marker for cerebral blood flow (CBF) and tested for correlations between regional estimates of BP_ND calculated by the simplified reference tissue model (SRTM) and the individual VC‐AUC. The magnitude of BP_ND in a high binding region (putamen), but not in a low binding region (thalamus) correlated positively with VC‐AUC, suggesting that approximately 9% of the variance in the [¹⁸F]‐fallypride BP_ND in putamen can be attributed to individual differences in this surrogate marker for CBF, a contribution equal in magnitude to the effects of age on BP_ND in putamen of the present healthy control group. Synapse, 2013. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

亚麻子水提液对DPP-4及α-葡萄糖苷酶活性抑制实验研究

目的通过观察亚麻子水提液对二肽基肽酶-4（DPP-4）、α-葡萄糖苷酶抑制作用,为该药防治糖尿病提供实验依据。方法①以DPP-4酶、缓冲液、底物建立DPP-4抑制剂的体外筛选体系,对亚麻子水提液进行抑制实验,采用发色底物法测定吸光度（OD）,计算DPP-4抑制率及IC50值;②以蔗糖为底物建立α-葡萄糖苷酶活性抑制模型,采用葡萄糖氧化酶法测定亚麻子水提液对α-葡萄糖苷酶的抑制作用,计算其抑制率和IC50值。结果①亚麻子具有轻度DPP-4抑制作用,其IC50值738.20mg/L;②亚麻子具有α-葡萄糖苷酶抑制作用,其IC50值为365.9mg/mL。结论亚麻子水提液可一定程度地抑制DPP-4及α-葡萄糖苷酶活性。     

Representation of pregnant smokers on cigarette use: a study carried out at a hospital in the interior of the state of São Paulo

This study sheds light on the smoking pregnant women's outlook on cigarette use. The Theory of Social Representations was used as a theoretical reference. For data analysis, the Collective Subject Discourse was constructed. Of the 27 women that were interviewed, 18 had finished elementary education, 8 had completed secondary education, and one had college level education; 14 had a stable union and 6 were married. Four themes emerged from the interviews: (1) starting to smoke: a natural, social practice; (2) satisfaction versus guilt; (3) shattering news: effects of smoking on pregnancy; and (4) quitting: between will and ability. Pregnant women revealed negative ideas about smoking, considering smoking the worst of addictions and a potential cause for complications to the fetus and the mother. Smoking was represented in a prejudicial manner, disregarding the existence of treatment and the need for it. Emerging difficulties were related to quitting, for which professionals, information and adequate approaches for treatment and support for achieving success are utmost necessities.     

Exploring Penicillin G as an Intrawound Antibiotic Powder for Prevention of Postoperative Shoulder Infections: Does It Exhibit In Vitro Chondrotoxicity?

Cutibacterium acnes (C. acnes) is a significant insidious pathogen for postoperative infections in shoulder surgery. Studies have demonstrated that certain topical antibiotic powders used have the potential for chondrotoxicity. Benzylpenicillin, commonly referred to as Penicillin G (Pen G) has the lowest minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) for C. acnes. There is no research regarding the topical application of Pen G during shoulder surgery, nor has its chondrocyte toxicity been previously investigated. This study sought to characterize the in vitro chondrocyte toxicity of Pen G. Culture-derived bovine chondrocytes were exposed to serial Pen G concentrations and compared with a positive and negative control. A negative control of growth medium and positive control of 1% Triton solution. The chondrocyte viability was assessed via spectrophotometer absorbance. The treatment groups were analyzed using one-way repeated measures analysis of variance and Pearson's correlation analysis. The chondrocyte viability was significantly higher for all Pen G concentrations as compared with the positive control (p < 0.001). All concentrations of Pen G exhibited continued chondrocyte metabolic activity over time. Analysis of variance, independent of time, demonstrated no significant decrease in chondrocyte viability for Pen G concentrations ≤6.25 mg/ml, as compared with the negative control (p > 0.05). Pen G demonstrated a significant negative correlation with its concentration and absorbance (r = 0.371, p < 0.001), however, concentrations ≤6.25 mg/ml did not demonstrate a significant decrease in chondrocyte viability (p = 0.063). Pen G in concentrations appropriate for C. acnes is not significantly chondrotoxic and may be safe for intrawound application. © 2019 Orthopaedic Research Society. Published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Orthop Res 38:726-730, 2020