Biochemical parameters which may be useful in improving organ viability after storage.

Biochemical methods that accurately detect ischemic damage in livers stored by flush cooling would be useful in the efficient development of new storage solutions. This study compares UW and Collins' solutions to evaluate those biochemical parameters which may be useful in assessing the reversibility of ischemic damage and the efficiency of organ storage solutions. Livers stored in UW solution showed higher levels of adenine nucleotides at all storage times studied. This increase in adenine nucleotides averaged 29% and was statistically significant. There was also a significant increase in the NAD levels in organs stored in UW solutions; however, the ATP levels were not significantly different after storage in either solution. Storage of livers in UW solution also decreased the amount of DNA damage which occurs with storage as compared to storage in Collins' solution, becoming statistically significant after 48 hr of storage. This suggests that these biochemical parameters may be useful in designing improved storage solutions since they reflect the extent of ischemic damage to the organ and can be determined on a small section of liver taken by biopsy.     

Posterior chamber intraocular lenses in a series of 75 autopsy eyes. Part I: Loop location

Over a period of 27 months, November 1983 to February 1986, 75 eyes obtained postmortem with posterior chamber intraocular lenses (IOLs) were examined at the Center for Intraocular Lens Research, University of Utah Health Sciences Center. These IOLs were studied by histopathological techniques to determine the location of the loops. The most common combination, found in 47% of the specimens, was one loop in the lens capsular sac (bag) and one loop in the ciliary sulcus. In 32% of the specimens, both loops were in the capsular sac; in 17%, both loops were in the ciliary sulcus. Compared to results observed in other autopsy studies, in which capsular fixation was documented in less than 3% of cases, these findings reflect a trend toward capsular sac (in-the-bag) implantation of open-looped posterior chamber IOLs.     

Medical indications for splenectomy

The spleen, whether anatomically and physiologically normal or diseased, may significantly worsen the clinical picture in a variety of medical disorders. However, splenectomy should be undertaken only after a careful balancing of the short- and long-term risks and potential benefits to the patient, which are discussed in the following review.     

欧洲联盟的卫生预算可能减少近半

关于欧洲联盟（欧盟，EU）2007年至2013年财政构架方面的持续论战使欧盟的公共卫生团体感到恐慌，他们认为这个构架对整个欧洲执行有效的公共卫生措施是一个威胁。[第一段]     

Effect of intraperitoneally injected fluoride on plasma calcium in suckling and adult rats

Summary Sodium fluoride 10, 20, or 40 mg/kg body weight was given intraperitoneally to rats (6–11 days old and 90–95 days old). Blood analyses showed an initial increase in plasma fluoride concentration. The subsequent decrease in fluoride was paralleled by a decrease in total plasma calcium. These plasma concentrations were normal at blood collection 4 days after fluoride injection. The baby rats differed from the older rats in that their initial plasma calcium was higher and that the drop in plasma calcium concentration was less pronounced than in the old rats. A diet low in calcium and phosphate enhanced the effects of fluoride on total plasma calcium. The data indicate that the effect of large doses of fluoride on lowering the plasma calcium level is modified by the calcium intake.