Geneticists' views on science policy formation and public outreach

Though much research about the public's views of scientists, genetic research and its moral, ethical, and social implications exists, little has been done to investigate how scientists view their own role(s) in public discussions and policy formation related to genetic research and technologies. We interviewed 20 academic geneticists in the United States about their perceptions of the roles they and others (e.g., professional societies, the public, ethicists, and elected officials) do and should play in the formation of science policy, the communication of science to the public, and the public discussions of moral and ethical issues raised by scientific advances. The participants in our study thought that scientists should be more actively involved in public outreach and science policy formation, but frequently they felt ill-equipped and unsupported by their peers and institutions to pursue these activities. Furthermore, many were skeptical of or did not trust elected officials--who they consider uninformed about the issues and too driven by political agendas--to formulate sound science policy. They do, however, have faith in the ability of scientific societies to influence policy effectively, and some thought that societies should play a larger role, both in science policy and as a liaison between scientists and the public. Finally, participants offered suggestions for increasing the involvement and influence of scientists in science-policy formation and public discourse.     

Rapid odor conditioning in newborn rabbits: amnesic effect of hypothermia.

Rabbit pups are completely dependent on a maternal pheromone for the release of suckling behavior. However, if the mother is perfumed prior to nursing, pups will learn to respond to the novel odor with the characteristic nipple-search behavior in just one 3-4 min nursing episode. In a first investigation of the processes underlying this recently developed learning paradigm, time-dependent effects of hypothermia on retention of the task could be demonstrated. Thus pups whose whole body was cooled to a mouth temperature of 7 degrees C immediately after conditioning (n = 10) and tested 24 h later for 3 min on a perfumed fur did not differ significantly in their search response from naive, untreated controls (n = 10). In contrast, pups cooled 4 h after conditioning (n = 10) demonstrated clear retention of the learned response and searched as vigorously as conditioned but uncooled animals (n = 10). As pups of all groups demonstrated normal nipple-search behavior when tested on a lactating doe, the deficits associated with immediate cooling appear to have been specific to the learning task and time of treatment.     

Drug usage guidelines, Part 2: Analysis of program outcome

The effect of integrating a Drug Usage Guidelines (DUG) program with a hospital formulary system was analyzed. Significant changes were observed in both the number of requests submitted to the P & T Committee and the number of drugs added to the formulary after implementation of the DUG program. Failure to follow the DUG submission protocol, particularly with respect to the requirement for supportive clinical data from the primary literature, led to delayed consideration and eventual withdrawal of several highly promoted drug products. The initial involvement of physicians in the planning and implementation of the DUG program has been an important factor in the continued success of the program.     

GDM患者脂肪组织中HMGB1表达与产后糖代谢异常的关系

目的研究脂肪组织中高迁移率族蛋白B1(HMGB1)表达增加与妊娠期糖尿病(GDM)患者胰岛素抵抗程度及产后糖代谢异常的关系。方法选择2016年10月至2019年3月期间在海安市中医院诊断为GDM并接受剖宫产的126例患者作为GDM组,选择同期在该院接受剖宫产的健康孕妇150例作为对照组,检测剖宫产当天孕妇血清HMGB1、空腹胰岛素(FINS)的含量及脂肪组织中HMBG1、胰岛素受体底物(IRS)-1、IRS-2的表达水平,计算胰岛素抵抗指数(HOMA-IR)。随访产后1年内糖代谢异常的发生情况并绘制K-M曲线。结果GDM组患者脂肪组织中HMGB1的表达水平、血清HMGB1含量及FINS、HOMA-IR水平明显高于对照组(t值分别为14.496、16.503、19.068、13.446,P<0.05),脂肪组织中IRS-1、IRS-2的表达水平明显低于对照组(t值分别为11.616、10.596,P<0.05);GDM组患者脂肪组织中HMGB-1的表达水平与血清HMGB1、FINS的含量及HOMA-IR的水平呈正相关(r值分别为0.405、0.358、0.405,P<0.05),与脂肪组织中IRS-1、IRS-2的表达水平呈负相关(r值分别为-0.278、0.255,P<0.05);经K-M曲线分析,与GDM组中脂肪组织HMGB1低表达患者比较,HMGB1高表达患者产后1年糖代谢异常累积发生率明显升高(χ^(2)=3.933,P<0.05)。结论GDM患者脂肪组织中HMGB1表达增加与胰岛素抵抗的加重、产后糖代谢异常的发生有关。     

Scleroderma renal crisis

Scleroderma renal crisis (SRC) is a rare but life-threatening complication of systemic sclerosis (SSc) characterized by malignant hypertension and acute kidney injury. Historically, SRC was the leading cause of death in SSc. However, with the advent of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, mortality rates have decreased significantly. Nevertheless, one-year outcomes remain poor, with over 30% mortality and 25% of patients remaining dialysis-dependent. There is an urgent need to improve early recognition and treatment, and to identify novel treatments to improve outcomes of SRC. In this chapter, the clinical features, classification, pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, management and outcomes of SRC are presented. Specific issues relating to pregnancy, prophylactic ACE inhibition and management of essential hypertension are also discussed.     

Affective spectrum disorder: does antidepressant response identify a family of disorders with a common pathophysiology?

Response to pharmacologic treatments may identify groups of disorders with a common pathophysiology. The authors applied a treatment-response model, based on four classes of antidepressants (tricyclic types, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, serotonin uptake inhibitors, and atypical agents), to the medical literature. The model identified eight disorders that may share a pathophysiologic abnormality: major depression, bulimia, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity, cataplexy, migraine, and irritable bowel syndrome. Phenomenologic and family studies support this grouping. If the model is validated, this family of disorders, which the authors term "affective spectrum disorder," would represent one of the most prevalent diseases in the population.     

双极人工股骨头置换术治疗高龄股骨颈骨折

目的 通过对６６例７０岁以上老年人股骨颈骨折临床分析,探讨其手术可行性、术式选择。方法 回顾分析患者的术前并存症、术前准备、术式选择、麻醉方式、术中情况、术后处理及随诊情况。结果 本组无术中死亡病例,平均住院２８天,平均随访２６个月。良好率６３．６％。结论 ７０岁以上老人股骨颈骨折行双极股骨头置换术治疗是可行的。     

临床活体部分小肠移植术移植肠的处理

目的 报告我国首例活体小肠移植术的移植肠处理体会。方法 为１例１８岁男性超短肠综合征患放行了活体部分小肠移植术,供肠来自患的父亲（４４岁）,切取供体回肠１５０ｃｍ,ＵＷ液灌洗血管,将移植肠动、静脉车受体腹主动及及下腔静脉而吻合,移植肠近端与受体空肠近端行端端吻合,远端与受体空肠远端行侧端吻合,末端造口,术后给子抗排斥,抗感染,抗凝及营养支持等治疗。结果 术后管出现贫血,单纯疱疹病感染和急性排斥     

肾综合征出血热患者血液透析前后的血液流变性及甲襞微循环变化

目的 探讨肾综合征出血热（ＨＦＲＳ）合并争性肾功衰竭（ＡＲＦ）患者血液透析（ＨＤ）前后的血液流变性及甲臂微循环的变化规律。方法 采用瑞曲Ｇａｍｂｒｏ公司生产的ＡＫ－１０型血液透析机治疗患者４５型,血液流变学及甲臂微循环指标分别采用成都仪器厂的ＮＸＥ－１型锥板式粘度计和徐州光学仪器厂的ＭＸ－７５３Ｂ微循环显微镜检测,所得数据按田牛氏综合定量评价方法,计算综合加权积分值。结果 ＨＤ前后患者血中ＢＵＮ,