Preparation and identification of monoclonal antibodies against Penicillium marneffei]

OBJECTIVE: To prepare and identify monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) against Penicillium marneffei. METHODS: Recombinant mannoprotein1 (MP1) of Penicillium marneffei was used to immunize BALB/c mice, and anti-MP1 mAbs were obtained by means of hybridoma. Screening and identification of the mAbs were subsequently performed with indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and Western blotting, respectively. RESULTS: Four hybridomas producing antibodies against Penicillium marneffei were obtained, and the IgG isotypes of the 4 mAbs were identified as IgG1 with affinity constants (K) of 8.2x10(-9), 4.7x10(-9), 6.5x10(-9) and 2.7x10(-9), respectively. Western blotting demonstrated specific recognition of Aspergillus fumigatus MP1 by the obtained mAbs. CONCLUSION: The 4 hybridomas producing anti-MP1 mAbs with high specificity and affinity can be of significant value in the diagnosis of Penicilliosis marneffei infections.     

An open-label efficacy pilot study with pimecrolimus cream 1% in adults with facial seborrhoeic dermatitis infected with HIV

BACKGROUND: Seborrhoeic dermatitis (SD) is a common dermatosis in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive patients, many of whom do not respond satisfactorily to conventional topical treatments such as corticosteroids and antifungals. OBJECTIVE: A pilot study to investigate the efficacy and tolerability of pimecrolimus cream 1% in HIV-positive patients with facial SD. METHODS: In a single-centre study, 21 HIV-infected patients with mild to severe SD were treated twice daily with pimecrolimus cream 1% for 14 days. Thereafter, treatment was discontinued and patients followed up for 5 weeks. Skin involvement at baseline and on days 7, 14, 21, 35 and 49 was assessed using a four-point clinical score and digital photography. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Efficacy and safety of pimecrolimus cream 1% treatment and incidence of relapse in the follow-up phase. Results Marked improvement was seen in clinical parameters at day 7, with >or= 90% patients clear of symptoms at day 14. Relapse was observed at day 35 but signs were milder than at baseline. All patients responded to therapy, despite their immunological status. Pimecrolimus did not alter CD4(+) and CD8(+) T-cell counts or viral load during the treatment period. CONCLUSION: Pimecrolimus cream represents a new, effective therapeutic option for facial SD in HIV patients.     

超声定量检查技术新进展

近年来，超声定量检查技术在临床的应用为心血管疾病患者的心功能评估提供了量化的依据，本文介绍了超声诊断仪的使用部分最新定量检查技术。     

模拟病例教学方法在儿科护理学教学中的应用

在儿科护理学教学中采用模拟病例教学方法,旨在探寻提高儿科护理学实习质量的新途径.在儿科护理学教学中,将学生分为对照组和实验组,从理论授课阶段、见习阶段和实习阶段逐步实施模拟病例教学方法,并对教学效果进行了讨论和评价.     

经颅多普勒频谱参数与急性颅脑损伤患者颅内压的关系

目的探讨急性颅脑损伤患者的经颅多普勒频谱参数与颅内压的关系。方法应用TCD检测20例急性中、重型颅脑损伤患者双侧大脑中动脉,同时行颅内压监测。结果经颅多普勒频谱参数cf、PI、af、RI、ae均和ICP正相关,Vd、ac和ICP负相关,其中cf与ICP的相关系数最大。建立TCD相关参数与ICP的多元线性回归方程:ICP=0.312MAP-1.531Vd+21.437PI-15.059ac+38.722cf(P<0.001,R2=0.920估计值的标准差=4.0972mmHg)。结论经颅多谱勒频谱参数可以反应颅脑损伤患者的颅内压的改变。综合研究经颅多谱勒频谱参数、血压与颅内压的关系是应用经颅多普勒无创监测颅内压的方向。     

阿片受体在异氟醚延迟预处理减轻兔心肌缺血再灌注损伤中的作用

Objective To investigate the role of opioid receptors in the protective effects of isoflurane-induced delayed preconditioning against myocardial ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury in rabbits. Methods Forty male New Zealand white rabbits weighing 2.0-2.5 kg were randomly assigned into 4 groups ( n = 10 each) : group I sham operation (S); group II I/R; group Ⅲ isoflurane + I/R (Iso) and group IV Iso + naloxone + I/R (Nal). Myocardial I/R was induced by 40 min occlusion of left anterior descending branch (LAD) of coronary artery followed by 120 min reperfusion. In group Ⅲ (Iso) 2% isoflurane in 100% O2 was inhaled for 2 h and I/R was produced 24 h later. In group IV (Nal) naloxone 6 mg/kg was given iv 10 min before 2 h of 2% isoflurane inhalation and I/R was produced 24 h later. At the end of 120 min reperfusion, infarct size (IS) and area at risk (AAR) were determined by Evan's blue and TTC staining. Myocardial ultrastructure was examined by electron microscopy. The phosphorylated p38MAPK protein expression in myocardium was determined by Western blot. Results The IS was significantly smaller in group Iso ( Ⅲ ) ( 19.7% ± 2.8%) than in I/R group ( II ) (37.8% ±1.7%) (P<0.05). The phosphorylated p38MAPK protein expression in myocardium was significantly lower in group Iso than in group I/R. Microscopic examination showed less myocardial damage in Iso group than in group I/R. The protective effects of delayed preconditioning by isoflurane was prevented by naloxone pretreatment. ConclusionOpioid receptors may be involved in the protective effects of delayed preconditioning by isoflurane against myocardial I/R injury.     

不同剂量体外冲击波治疗肱骨外上髁炎的疗效对比

目的 比较不同能流密度的体外冲击波(extracorporeal shock wave, ESW)治疗肱骨外上髁炎(lateral epicondylitis, LE)的短期临床疗效,探索ESW的最佳治疗剂量。方法 将120例LE患者分为A、B、C和D 4组,均使用ESW治疗4周,各组的能流密度分别为0.06、0.08、0.10、0.12 mJ/mm²。分别在治疗前及治疗后4、24及48周,比较4组患者疼痛视觉模拟量表(visual analogue scale, VAS)评分、肱骨外上髁炎功能评估(patient-rated tennis elbow evaluation, PRTEE)评分及末次随访患者满意度和复发率。结果 按时间点比较,各组VAS评分治疗前最高,治疗后48周降至最低(P<0.05),4组患者满意度及复发率比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),但C组患者满意度(96.67%)明显高于A组(80%),差异具有统计学意义(P=0.04)。按组间比较观察,治疗前各组患肘VAS评分差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);治疗后4、24和48...     

长期家庭氧疗对慢性阻塞性肺疾病患者心理情绪的影响

目的探讨长期家庭氧疗(LTOT)对慢性阻塞性肺疾病(COPD)低氧血症患者心理情绪的影响。方法31例COPD低氧血症患者用医院焦虑和抑郁情绪表(HAD)进行心理情绪评分。然后分为LTOT组17例和对照组14例。LTOT组的氧流量0.5～2.5L/min,每日吸氧时间≥15h(包括睡眠时间);对照组除未进行LTOT外,其余治疗与氧疗组相同。两组年龄、性别、肺功能和动脉血气无明显差别。1年后分别复查HAD评分。结果LTOT组焦虑评分由治疗前的14.35±3.81下降到1年后的9.65±3.83(P<0.01),抑郁评分由治疗前的13.18±4.50下降到1年后的9.06±2.79(P<0.01);对照组焦虑和抑郁评分均无明显变化。1年后LTOT组的焦虑及抑郁评分分别与对照组比较明显改善。1年后LTOT组除动脉血氧分压与对照组有显著差异外,动脉血二氧化碳分压、PH值及肺功能均无显著差异。结论LTOT能改善COPD低氧血症患者的心理情绪。     

牙周炎患者龈沟液白细胞介素—1β检测及意义

目的：检测牙周炎患者龈沟液（gingival crevicular fluid,GCF)中白细胞介素－1β(interleukin-1β,IL-1β)的含量,探讨IL－1β在牙周炎发病中的作用。方法：用滤纸条浸润法采集正常成年人及成年人牙周炎患者治疗前后GCF样本,用酶联免疫吸附法（ELISA）检测GCF中IL－1β含量变化,牙周炎患者龈沟液中IL－1β水平显著高于正常对照组（P＜0．01）,牙周炎治疗组患者龈沟液中IL－1β水平较牙周炎组显著降低（P＜0．01）,龈沟液中IL－1β水平分别与牙龈指数,探诊出血指数,牙周袋深呈显著正相关,结论：IL－1β参与牙周炎的发生和发展,GCF中IL－1β可作为检查牙周病活动情况的一项较为敏感的指标。