A Rare Rh Haplotype Producing Cw and c, and D and e in a German Family

Abstract. An example of the rare Rh gene complex C ^wcDe was deduced from an apparent mother-child exclusion. Fortunate segregation in a 3-generation family shows the rare gene complex produces D and e as well as C^w and c antigen.     

ACUPUNCTURE CHANNELS - MYTH OR REALITY GS Sekhon School of Surgery and Allied Sciences

Spurred by recent advances in the ancient science of acupuncture in China, world interest in the subject has renewed. While the benefits of acupuncture are evident, its. mode of action and the existence of channels and collaterals are major controversial subjects. Based on personal experience and that of some of their colleagues and patients, the authors believe that channels and collaterals exist. These channels not only play a role in the treatment of deep seated dis- eases and analgesia induction and probably a.lso moderate normal healthy perception. The ex- istence of channels and their collaterals has not been proved anatomically.     

Acute pain therapy for non opioid-naive patients

Patients used to opioids belong to 2 groups: patients under opioid therapy due to tumor pain or chronic non malignant pain and, second, opioid addicts with current uncontrolled abuse, under substitution therapy or former opioid addicts ("clean"). Perioperatively these patients are difficult to manage because of the complex medical as well as psychosocial factors. Despite these problems, these patients have a right to receive sufficient perioperative pain therapy and this should not be withheld. Due to the lack of controlled studies this review summarizes standardized examples and alternatives in the acute pain treatment of patients using opioids. Early interdisciplinary cooperation, prevention of withdrawal through substitution of opioids and alternative treatment strategies like regional analgesia or ketamine as well as carefully titration of opioids are the essential components of the treatment of these patients. Furthermore, these patients require a clear and empathic guidance by medical and nursing staff.     

大剂量甘露醇治疗癌性颅内高压症1例

1 临床资料患者、女性、38岁、因右小细胞肺癌术后16 mo,间断性头痛10 mo,加重1 wk后于2003-01-01入院.在2002-02因枕部疼痛,行头颅CT示: 脑多发转移癌.行多次头颅局部X-刀、γ-刀加全脑预防性放疗和化疗,疗效达部分缓解.2002-12末头痛症状复发,约1.5 h发作1次,伴短暂意识丧失、喷射状呕吐和四肢抽搐.     

2009年成都市水性疾病及哨点监测结果分析

目的了解成都市介水传染病流行状况和特征,做好水性疾病预警,同时掌握其分布规律和流行趋势,探讨水性疾病的控制策略。方法收集成都市2009年经水传播的肠道传染病及哨点医院症状监测结果,数据用χ^2检验进行统计学分析。结果成都市水性疾病构成主要以其他感染性腹泻和细菌性痢疾为主,两者占总发病数的93.01%,除1～3月发病率较低外,其他月份发病率均较高,但无统计学差异（5～12月发病率P〉0.05）;发病人群以5岁以下散居儿童为主,哨点医院进行症状监测年发生率与成都市水性疾病年发生率相比无显著性差异（P〉0.05）。结论 5岁以下散居儿童为水性疾病的高危人群,水性疾病的控制可以其他感染性腹泻和细菌性痢疾为主进行相关性研究,而选择合适的医院门诊作为监测水性疾病的哨点,是一种切实可行的监测模式。