Verletzungsmuster und -ursachen in modernen Kriegen

Epidemiological analyses of injury patterns and mechanisms help to identify the expertise military surgeons need in a combat setting and accordingly help to adjust infrastructure and training requirements. Therefore, a MEDLINE search (1949–2009), World Wide Web search (keywords “combat, casualties, war, military, wounded and neurosurgery”) and an analysis of deaths among allied war casualties in Afghanistan and Iraq were performed. Up to 10th December 2009 there had been 4,688 allied military deaths in Iraq and 1,538 in Afghanistan. Of these 22% died in non-hostile action, 33% in direct combat situations and the majority of 45% in indirect combat actions. The leading causes of injury were explosive devices (70%) and gunshot wounds. Chest or abdominal injuries (40%) and traumatic brain injuries (35%) were the main causes of death for soldiers killed in action. The case fatality rate in Iraq is approximately half that of the Vietnam War, whereas the killed-in-action rate in Afghanistan (18.7%) is similar to the Vietnam War (20%); however, the amputation rate is twice as high in modern conflicts. Approximately 8–15% of the fatal injuries seem to be potentially survivable. Military surgeons must have an excellent expertise in a wide variety of surgical specialties. Life saving emergency care, especially in the fields of thoracic, visceral and vascular surgery as well as practical skills in the fields of neurosurgery and oral and maxillofacial surgery are required. Additionally, it is of vital importance to ensure the availability of sufficient tactical and strategic medical evacuation capabilities for the wounded.     

Influence of effective components of Qingnao Xuanqiao Fang on expression of BBB P-glycoprotein in rats with ischemia stroke

目的 比较正常及缺血损伤时大鼠血脑屏障上转运蛋白中P-糖蛋白(P-gp)时征表达及清脑宣窍方有效组分对其表达的影响.方法 线栓法制备缺血性脑中风大鼠模型,按照不同再灌注时间,模型组再分为0、0.5、1、2、6、12、24 h,采用免疫组织化学法观察正常组与模型组大鼠脑皮质及海马缺血区P-gp的表达.除假手术组外,缺血动物于术后1d,随机分为模型组、清脑宣窍方有效组分高、中、低剂量组、维拉帕米组,并于造模后1～5 d灌胃给予相应药物.末次给药后,处死动物,取材,检测大鼠脑皮质及海马区P-gp的表达.结果 免疫组织化学染色结果显示,正常组与模型组大鼠脑皮质及海马缺血区均可见P-gp阳性染色.免疫组化半定量分析表明,与正常组比较,不同再灌注时间模型组P-gp表达量均有显著性差异(P＜0.05),皮质及海马缺血区P-gp表达量均降低;与模型组比较,清脑宣窍方有效组分各剂量组及维拉帕米组对缺血性脑中风大鼠脑皮质及海马区P-gp表达量明显降低(P＜0.05).结论 在缺血性脑中风病理状态下,大鼠脑血脑屏障上转运蛋白P-gp存在一定的时征表达,而且从一定程度上反映了特定病理状态下由于蛋白表达的改变而引起的血脑屏障通透性的变化.清脑宣窍方有效组分对缺血性脑中风大鼠脑皮质及海马缺血区P-gp表达具有显著的抑制作用.     

大鼠骨髓间充质干细胞的培养及鉴定

目的:分离培养和鉴定大鼠骨髓间充质干细胞.方法:分离SD青年大鼠股骨,L-DMEM冲洗骨髓腔,制备细胞悬液接种培养,消化传代纯化细胞.传代的骨髓间充质干细胞进行增殖曲线、克隆形成能力测定,用免疫组化检测增殖细胞vimentin、laminin的表达.结果:传代的细胞在培养第1～2天为潜伏期,第3～6天是细胞快速增殖期,第6天达高峰,第 9天后速度减慢,进入平台期,并且随传代次数的增加,细胞增殖速度逐渐下降.随传代次数增多,克隆形成能力逐渐下降.第5代以后细胞基本纯化为骨髓间充质干细胞,细胞呈长梭形.免疫组化检测增殖细胞vimentin表达阳性、laminin表达阴性.结论:本实验方法能有效扩增大鼠骨髓间充质干细胞,而且简单易行.     

Utilization of supplemental iron by premature infants fed fortified human milk

We measured red blood cell iron incorporation (RBC-inc) in 13 human milk-fed premature infants (birthweight 1037 +/- 289 g, gestational age 27 +/- 2 wk, weight at start of study 1571 +/- 426 g) who were receiving full tube-feedings of human milk fortified with a commercial human milk fortifier (FortHM). The relative RBC-inc of supplemental iron (2 mg/kg/d of ferrous sulfate) was assessed using 57Fe sulfate mixed directly into a 24-h volume of FortHM, and 54Fe sulfate given as a bolus between two FortHM feedings the next day. RBC-inc was similar between the two methods of supplemental iron administration (4.7 +/- 2.5% vs 4.6 +/- 1.5%, respectively). Although these values are lower than RBC-inc expected from iron native to human milk, the relatively large amount of iron in the supplements contributed most of the iron incorporated into RBC by the infants. There was a significant positive correlation between the reticulocyte count and RBC-inc. As the high nutrient (especially calcium) content of the FortHM did not interfere with iron utilization, adding iron directly to FortHM, or incorporating it into commercial fortifiers, may be a practical method to provide iron to premature infants.     

Three children with congenital toxoplasmosis: early report from a Swedish prospective screening study

The aim of this prospective study was to define the incidence of congenital toxoplasmosis in Sweden. Blood eluates collected on filter papers, Guthrie cards, from 40978 newborn babies were analysed for specific immunoglobulin M (IgM) and IgG antitoxoplasma antibodies. This is a preliminary report of three children with congenital toxoplasmosis, defined by the occurrence of antitoxoplasma-specific IgM antibodies. Two children were asymptomatic at birth. They were both normally developed at the age of 12 and 15 months, respectively. The third child had unidentified but uncomplicated symptoms of infection in the neonatal period. As a result of the screening congenital toxoplasmosis was confirmed and treatment instituted. Microphthalmus and peripheral chorioretinitis were detected in one eye. In spite of the chemotherapeutic treatment he developed hydrocephalus needing neurosurgical intervention at the age of 3 months. His development at 14 months was normal. The incidence in Sweden of congenital toxoplasmosis detected by specific IgM antitoxoplasma antibodies in blood from filter papers is less than 1:10000.     

癌性恶病质脂肪丢失的分子机制研究进展

癌性恶病质状态在癌症病人中普遍存在,但是目前临床医生对癌性恶病质的认识不足且缺乏有效的治疗手段.究其原因是目前对癌性恶病质的发生机制不清楚.肌肉和脂肪丢失是恶病质的重要特征之一.肌肉丢失的机制在既往研究中已经比较多地被讨论,但是脂肪丢失的机制目前研究仍处于起步阶段.本文重点综述了目前癌性恶病质脂肪丢失的相关分子机制研究...     

Effect of sumac extract on serum oxidative status,RANKL/OPG system and alveolar bone loss in experimental periodontitis in rats

Objectives

Sumac (Rhus coriaria L.) is widely used spice which has several properties such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial. The purpose of this animal study was to evaluate the effects of sumac extract on levels of receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappa B ligand (RANKL), osteoprotegerin (OPG) expression, serum oxidative status, and alveolar bone loss in experimental periodontitis.

Material and Methods

Twenty-four Wistar rats were separated into three groups: non-ligated (NL, n=8), ligature only (LO, n=8), and ligature and treated with sumac extract (S, n=8) (20 mg/kg per day for 11 days). A 4/0 silk suture was placed around the mandibular right first molars subgingivally; after 11 days, the rats were sacrificed, and alveolar bone loss was histometrically measured. The detection of RANKL and OPG were immunohistochemically performed. Levels of serum total antioxidant status (TAS)/total oxidant status (TOS), and oxidative stress index (OSI) were also analyzed.

Results

Alveolar bone loss was significantly greater in the LO group compared to the S and NL groups (p<0.05). The number of inflammatory cell infiltrate (ICI) and osteoclasts in the LO group was significantly higher than that of the NL and S groups (p<0.05). The number of osteoblasts in the LO and S groups was significantly higher than that of the NL group (p<0.05). There were significantly more RANKL-positive cells in the LO group than in the S and NL groups (p<0.05). OPG-positive cells were higher in S group than in LO and NL groups (p<0.05). TOS and OSI levels were significantly reduced in S group compared to LO group (P<0.05) and TAS levels were similar in S and NL group (p>0.05).

Conclusions

The present study showed that systemic administration of sumac extract may reduce alveolar bone loss by affecting RANKL/OPG balance, TOS and OSI levels in periodontal disease in rats.     

Owning the tooth: exploring the ethical and legal issues relating to the use of extracted human teeth in dental education in Australia

Extracted human teeth have been used to practice operative techniques for a very long time. As a natural surrogate for a live tooth in vivo, their use has traditionally been very important for the development of skills in trainee dentists, as well as their qualified colleagues who wish to practise existing or new skills. As synthetic alternatives develop greater authenticity, alongside a society in which many retain their natural dentition well into old age, the current paradigm relating to how extracted teeth in dental education are used needs to be revisited. An ethical and legal dilemma that must be addressed within dental education relates to where and how teeth may be sourced. This article will seek to question whether there is a legal or ethical requirement to gain consent for the use of extracted teeth from patients, as well as exploring the status of whether extracted dental tissue can be considered to be the property of either patient or surgeon. Whilst synthetic alternatives are being utilized more frequently in education, it is unlikely that they will completely replace extracted natural teeth in the immediate future. It is therefore imperative that their use complies with legal doctrine and contemporary ethical thought.