多囊卵巢综合征患者复方醋酸环丙孕酮治疗前后激素和糖代谢变化的临床观察

为观察达英-35治疗多囊卵巢综合征(PCOS)在明显降低黄体生成素(LH)及睾酮(T)水平,改善患者内分泌状况的同时,是否改善其胰岛素抵抗(IR),35例PCOS患者服用复方醋酸环丙孕酮(达英-35)治疗3个周期,观察用药前后临床特征、血清激素水平、空腹血糖、空腹胰岛素(FIN)的变化.结果显示,治疗后34例PCOS患者月经恢复,多毛及痤疮评分下降(P<0.01),双侧卵巢体积明显缩小(P<0.01).血清LH、FSH、T水平和LH/FSH明显下降(P<0.01).FIN水平明显下降(P<0.01),IR也有相应降低(P<0.01),空腹血糖(FBG)和胰岛素敏感性指数(ISI)无明显改变(P>0.05).达英-35有很强的抗雄作用,明显改善了PCOS患者的内分泌状况和临床症状.     

血管内超声对冠状动脉临界病变的临床应用

目的应用血管内超声(IVUS)对冠状动脉造影(CAG)提示冠状动脉临界病变的患者检查,评价IVUS在冠状动脉临界病变诊断及治疗中的应用价值。方法选择经CAG诊断为冠状动脉存在临界狭窄的78例患者,其中男性56例,女性22例;年龄34～71岁,平均年龄55.4岁。行IVUS检查和CAG,对照分析两种检查结果。结果CAG检测发现偏心性斑块31处,向心性斑块82处;而行IVUS检测发现偏心性斑块56处,向心性斑块57处。IVUS清楚显示软斑块54处,硬斑块23处,混合性斑块36例,其中探查血栓1处,溃疡2处;而CAG不能显示管腔形态及斑块特点。病变最窄处血管面积狭窄率IVUS所测值明显高于CAG,分别为68%±21%、58%±19%(P<0.05),两者比较差异具有统计学意义。结论对于CAG显示的临界狭窄病变,IVUS能更准确地判定管腔形态、病变性质及狭窄程度,对冠心病特别是有冠心病症状的患者的诊断及临床介入治疗有重要意义.     

力学载荷对破骨细胞凋亡的影响及其调节机制

破骨细胞是参与骨代谢的基本功能细胞之一.破骨细胞在骨重建过程中主要承担旧骨组织的破坏和吸收,因此,破骨细胞凋亡的微小变化都可能会改变骨重建的进程.调节破骨细胞凋亡的因素有很多,如雌激素、二磷酸盐等生物化学因素,但力学载荷对于破骨细胞生物学活性影响的研究相对较少.综述了力学载荷对破骨细胞生物学活性的影响以及细胞凋亡与破骨细胞凋亡的调节.     

Telomere length and regulatory proteins in human skeletal muscle with and without ongoing regenerative cycles

New insights suggest the existence of telomere regulatory mechanisms in several adult tissues. In this study, we aimed to assess in vivo telomere length and the presence of specific proteins involved in telomere regulation in a model of human skeletal muscle with (patients with dermatomyosis or polymyositis) and without ongoing regenerative events (healthy subjects). Mean (meanTRF) and minimal telomere (miniTRF) lengths and the expression of telomerase, tankyrase 1, TRF2 (telomeric repeat binding factor 2) and POT1 (protection of telomeres 1) were investigated in skeletal muscle samples from 12 patients (MYO) and 13 healthy subjects (CON). There was no significant shortening of telomeres in skeletal muscle from patients compared with control subjects (MYO, meanTRF length 11.0 ± 1.8 kbp and miniTRF length 4.7 ± 0.8 kbp; CON, meanTRF length 10.4 ± 1.1 kbp and miniTRF length 4.6 ± 0.5 kbp). Theoretically, telomere length can be controlled by endogenous mechanisms. Here, we show for the first time that expression levels of telomerase, tankyrase 1, TRF2 and POT1 were, respectively, six-, seven-, three- and fivefold higher in the nuclear fraction of skeletal muscle of MYO compared with CON (P < 0.05). This suggests the existence of endogenous mechanisms allowing for telomere regulation in skeletal muscle with ongoing cycles of degeneration and regeneration and a model where regulatory factors are possibly involved in the protection of skeletal muscle telomeres.     

经胸超声心动图无创性评价先天性主动脉瓣病变

目的 评价经胸超声心动图在诊断先天性主动脉瓣病变中的应用价值.方法 临床确诊的先天性主动脉瓣病变患者43例,其中男性25例,女性18例;年龄4～46岁,平均年龄234岁.纯合子家族性高胆固醇血症(HoFH)患者7例,主动脉瓣二叶畸形(BAV)患者35例,罕见的主动脉瓣下移畸形1例.回顾分析经胸超声心动图检查结果,并与彩...     

Maternal hyperglycemia and adverse pregnancy outcomes in Dar es Salaam,Tanzania

Objective

To evaluate maternal glucose levels during pregnancy as a predictor of adverse perinatal outcomes in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Methods

Random blood glucose measurements were analyzed from 3383 pregnant women enrolled in a randomized trial to assess the impact of multivitamins on pregnancy outcomes in Dar es Salaam between August 2001 and July 2004. Information on maternal and neonatal morbidity was recorded at monthly study visits, delivery, and 6 weeks postpartum. Binomial regression and generalized estimating equations were used to determine the relationship between elevated glucose (> 7.8 mmol/L) and pregnancy outcomes.

Results

In total, 25 women had elevated glucose (0.7%). Hyperglycemia was associated with an increased risk of delivery before 37 weeks [relative risk (RR), 2.11; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.07–4.13; P = 0.03), delivery before 34 weeks (RR, 4.15; 95% CI, 1.43–12.03, P = 0.009), incident gestational hypertension (RR, 2.90; 95% CI, 1.24–6.76; P = 0.01), low birth weight (RR, 2.87; 95% CI, 1.18–6.99; P = 0.02), reduced newborn head circumference (mean difference, –1.57; 95% CI, –2.51 to − 0.62; P = 0.001), and fetal loss (RR, 3.38; 95% CI, 1.13–10.08; P = 0.03).

Conclusion

Maternal hyperglycemia is uncommon among pregnant Tanzanian women, but nonetheless seems to increase the risk of several adverse perinatal outcomes.     

高血压丘脑出血破入脑室的临床治疗体会

目的：探讨高血压丘脑出血破入脑室的治疗方法。方法：回顾分析本院高血压丘脑出血破入脑室30例患者的临床资料,15例行双侧脑室外引流术,6例行血肿穿刺引流＋脑室外引流,5例行开颅血肿清除,4例意识清醒。结果：生活自理18例,中残6例,重残3例,死亡3例。结论：高血压丘脑出血破入脑室者应急诊行脑室外引流。     

Maternal disease stage and child undernutrition in relation to mortality among children born to HIV-infected women in Tanzania

OBJECTIVE: To examine whether maternal HIV disease stage during pregnancy and child malnutrition are associated with child mortality. DESIGN: Prospective cohort study in Tanzania. METHODS: Indicators of disease stage were assessed for 939 HIV-infected women during pregnancy and at delivery, and children's anthropometric status was obtained at scheduled monthly clinic visits after delivery. Children were followed up for survival status until 24 months after birth. RESULTS: Advanced maternal HIV disease during pregnancy (CD4 count <350 vs. >or=350 cells/mm) was associated with increased risk of child mortality through 24 months of age (hazard ratio [HR] = 1.74, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.32 to 2.30). CD4 count <350 cells/mm was also associated with an increased risk of death among children who remained HIV-negative during follow-up (HR = 2.00, 95% CI: 1.36 to 2.94). Low maternal hemoglobin concentration and child undernutrition were related to an increased risk of mortality in this cohort of children. CONCLUSIONS: Low maternal CD4 cell count during pregnancy is related to increased risk of mortality in children born to HIV-infected women. Care and treatment for HIV disease, including highly active antiretroviral therapy to pregnant women, could improve child survival. Prevention and treatment of undernutrition in children remain critical interventions in settings with high HIV prevalence.     

Effect of Multivitamin Supplementation on Measles Vaccine Response among HIV-Exposed Uninfected Tanzanian Infants

Immunization and nutritional interventions are mainstays of child health programs in sub-Saharan Africa, yet few published data exist on their interactions. HIV-exposed (but uninfected) infants enrolled in a randomized placebo-controlled trial of multivitamin supplements (vitamins B complex, C, and E) conducted in Tanzania were sampled for an assessment of measles IgG quantity and avidity at 15 to 18 months. Infants were vaccinated between 8.5 and 12 months of age, and all mothers received high-dose multivitamins as the standard of care. Of 201 HIV-exposed infants who were enrolled, 138 (68.7%) were seropositive for measles. There were no effects of infant multivitamin supplementation on measles seroconversion proportions, IgG concentrations, or IgG avidity (P > 0.05). The measles seroconversion proportion was greater for HIV-exposed infants vaccinated at 10 to 11 months of age than for those vaccinated at 8.5 to 10 months (P = 0.032) and greater for infants whose mothers had a CD4 T-cell count of <200 cells/μl than for infants whose mothers had a CD4 T-cell count of >350 cells/μl (P = 0.039). Stunted infants had a significantly decreased IgG quantity compared to nonstunted infants (P = 0.012). As for measles avidity, HIV-exposed infants vaccinated at 10 to 11 months had increased antibody avidity compared to those vaccinated at 8.5 to 10 months (P = 0.031). Maternal CD4 T-cell counts of <200 cells/μl were associated with decreased avidity compared to counts of >350 cells/μl (P = 0.047), as were lower infant height-for-age z-scores (P = 0.016). Supplementation with multivitamins containing B complex, C, and E does not appear to improve measles vaccine responses for HIV-exposed infants. Studies are needed to better characterize the impact of maternal HIV disease severity on the immune system development of HIV-exposed infants and the effect of malnutrition interventions on vaccine responses. (This study has been registered at ClinicalTrials.gov under registration no. NCT00197730.)     

经胸与经食管超声心动图在先天性心脏病介入治疗中的应用

导管室介入封堵及外科小切口介入封堵都已经被广泛地应用于临床,封堵成功的关键在于经胸与经食管超声心动图在术前对病例精确的筛选、术中监测及术后即刻评价。文章结合目前国内外文献及临床病例,对经胸与经食管超声心动图在房间隔缺损、室间隔缺损和动脉导管未闭3种常见先天性心脏病介入治疗中的应用进行综述,为临床提供更加准确的超声影像学诊断依据。