Phase II study of high-dose ifosfamide in hepatocellular carcinoma

Summary A phase II study of high-dose ifosfamide in hepatocellular carcinoma was conducted among 17 Chinese patients. The dose of ifosfamide used was 2.5 g/m² daily given as a continuous infusion for 5 days. In all, 15 patients were evaluable for tumour response. There was no complete or partial responder. The treatment was well tolerated. The most frequent toxicity was alopecia, which occurred in 11 patients, and 5 patients developed mild haematological toxicity. There was no evidence of liver or bladder toxicity. Overall, 14 patients were evaluable for survival. The median survival was 92 days (range, 30–568 days). We conclude that high-dose ifosfamide is well tolerated but ineffective in hepatocellular carcinoma in Chinese patients.     

Membrane lipids of B16 melanoma cells and heat-resistant variants

Membrane lipid composition and fluidity of a series of B16 melanoma cell variants with increased resistance to heat were analysed for changes within the lipid component that may contribute to the acquisition of heat resistance. Within one series of heat-resistant lines the cholesterol content of the cells decreased as their heat resistance increased. The most heat-resistant line, WH75, had 40 per cent less cholesterol than the parent line. No change in the composition of phospholipid fatty acids was found. An increased level of membrane fluidity in WH75 was demonstrated by electron paramagnetic resonance using 5- or 12-doxyl stearic acid. When challenged by heat the increase in membrane fluidity was similar for WH75 and for the parent line. Thus the increased heat resistance of the variants is probably not due to their ability to adapt to heat challenge by increasing membrane thermostability. The inverse relationship between heat resistance and cholesterol content was not demonstrated in two other series of heat-resistant variants. The cholesterol decrease, therefore, is not a universal response of cells as they acquire heat resistance.     

妊高征孕妇压力反射功能的改变

目的研究妊高征孕妇心率变异性(HRV)、血压变异性(BPV)和压力反射敏感性(BRS)的改变.方法用无创伤测定和频谱分析方法,检测31名正常妊娠孕妇和19名中、重度妊高征孕妇的HRV、BPV和自发性BRS,数据用SPSS 10.0软件分析.结果妊高征组和正常妊娠组相比,HRV各指标有下降趋势,但无统计学意义(P>0.05).妊高征孕妇BPV的低频成分显著高于正常妊娠孕妇(P<0.05),BRS较正常妊娠孕妇降低(P<0.05).结论妊高征孕妇交感神经对血压调节的活动性较正常妊娠孕妇增强;压力反射功能受损可能是妊高征发病过程中一重要环节.     

382名学龄前儿童听力筛查结果分析

随着<母婴保健法>和<浙江省儿童听力筛查管理办法>等法律法规的相继出台和实施,儿童听力筛查已纳入了妇幼保健机构的服务项目.为了解我市儿童听力障碍的发病情况,我所于2004年2～3月对辖区内12所幼儿园382名新入托学龄前儿童开展了听力筛查,现报告如下.     

截瘫患者医院感染的监测及预防措施

目的了解截瘫患者医院感染的病原菌对药物敏感情况. 方法回顾分析我院自1996年9月～2003年11月,316例截瘫患者的有关临床资料. 结果 98例患者发生医院感染,医院感染率为31.01%,感染部位主要以呼吸道、皮肤软组织、手术切口、泌尿道感染为多;医院感染的病原菌主要是条件致病菌,以G-菌为主.结论医护人员必须严格无菌操作,根据细菌药敏结果合理选用抗菌药物,加强营养,提高患者机体抵抗力.     

环氧合酶-2和血管内皮生长因子共表达与肝细胞癌血管形成的关系

目的　探讨环氧合酶 (COX) 2与肝细胞癌血管形成的关系。方法　利用免疫组织化学、Westernblot方法检测 48例肝癌组织中COX 2和血管内皮生长因子 (VEGF)蛋白及逆转录 聚合酶链反应法 (RT PCR)检测COX 2和VEGFmRNA的共表达 ,对共表达COX 2和VEGF蛋白和mRNA的肝癌组织进行微血管记数。结果　免疫组织化学检测中 ,48例肝癌组织 3 6例共表达COX 2和VEGF蛋白。类似结果见于蛋白电泳分析。RT PCR显示 ,48例肝癌组织 3 6例共表达COX 2mRNA和VEGFmRNA。两者之间的表达明显相关 (γ =0 .845 )。共表达COX 2和VEGF蛋白和mRNA的肝癌组织中 ,平均微血管数 (5 6.8± 17.5 )个 ,明显高于阴性表达组。结论　COX 2可能与肝细胞癌的血管形成有关 ,且其作用之一可能是通过上调VEGF通道来发挥的     

重组2型腺相关病毒-转化生长因子β3对实验性肝纤维化大鼠肝脏组织病理学和Ⅰ型胶原表达的影响

Objective To investgate the effects of TGF β 3 on rat hepatic fibrosis. Methods The TGF β 3 cDNA was cloned into rAAV2 vector. Rats were randomly divided into four groups: normal control group, model group, negative control group and TGF β 3 group. Hepatic fibrosis was induced by hypodermic injection of 40% CCI4. Recombinant AAV2-TGF β 3 viral particles were injected via the vena caudalis one week before CCh treatment. Rats were executed 8 weeks after CCI4 treatment, global histological change was observed after HE staining, the distribution of the collagen fibers was observed after masson staining, his-tochemistry was done to observe the expression of collagen Ⅰ; The positive area rate of the collagen fibers and the average optical rate of collagen Ⅰ were quantified. Results HE staining indicated that collagen fibers were reduced in the TGF β 3 group. Masson staining shown that the collagen fibers were distributed around the blood vessel, in the portal area and disse space. Compared to the model group (13.2%±2.2%) and negative control group (12.3%±1.5%), the collagen fibers in liver tissues of TGF β3 group (7.7% ± 1.5%) were significantly decreased (q = 9.456, P < 0.01; q = 8.217, P < 0.01). Histochemistry indicated that the collagen fibers of liver tissues of TGF 15 3 group (0.185±0.033) were significantly higher than those in the model group (0.252±0.042) and the negative control group (0.230±0.029), (q = 6.228, P < 0.01; q = 4.346, P < 0.01). Conclusion TGF β 3 alleviates the damage to hepatic cell and the level offibrosis in CCI4 treated rats and inhibits the expression of collagen Ⅰ.     

临床实践中药患纠纷的法律责任与防范

医疗纠纷指发生在医疗机构与患者及其亲属间因诊疗护理行为而引起的争议。其涉及的人员广泛,包括:临床医生、护士、药师;内容多样:诊断、治疗(手术和其他治疗)、用药、护理等都可能涉及。随着人们生活水平的提高,医疗制度改革的不断深入,国民维权意识的提高,人们对于医疗与药品