Evaluation of inpatient clinical training in AIDS care.

BACKGROUND: Studies of outpatient clinical training in AIDS care have shown positive effects on residents' knowledge, attitudes and intentions. In this study, residents' knowledge, attitudes and intentions regarding the care of HIV-infected patients were used as outcome measures to evaluate the effectiveness of a 1-month residency training in an AIDS inpatient unit. METHODS: From April 2000 through April 2001, 33 internal medicine residents completed pretest-posttest questionnaires evaluating changes in their knowledge, attitudes and intention to care for HIV-infected patients. Of these 33 residents, 25 participated in a posttest interview, reflecting on their learning experience during the 1-month clinical rotation. RESULTS: At the posttest, residents were significantly more accurate in assessing HIV-associated risk (p < 0.001), and were significantly more knowledgeable about the necessary protective equipment to prevent HIV transmission (p < 0.01). Residents were significantly less concerned about the risk of infection (p < 0.01) and interpersonal concerns (p < 0.05). Residents' reluctance to care for HIV-infected patients was significantly lower (p < 0.05), as was their tendency to avoid invasive procedures or treatment of HIV-infected patients (p < 0.001). Residents designated after their training were more likely to practice universal precautions and less likely to be afraid and to stereotype HIV-infected patients. They also reported gaining insight into HIV diseases and patients' multifaceted needs, and appreciating the importance of teamwork in AIDS care. CONCLUSION: A 1-month AIDS residency training can effectively enhance residents' HIV-related knowledge, attitudes and intention to care for patients infected with HIV.     

Immunohistochemical study of lymph nodes in patients with cat scratch disease.

BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: Bartonella henselaeis the causative agent of cat scratch disease (CSD), manifesting as fever and acute regional lymphadenopathy. Although serologic testing is the reference method for diagnosis, successful use of immunohistochemical (IHC) stain of regional lymph nodes for the diagnosis of CSD has been reported. To determine the characterization and diagnostic potential of IHC in lymphadenopathy of CSD, lymph nodes were excised from patients with suspected CSD for further evaluation. METHODS: Polyclonal antibody-based IHC studies were performed for the detection of B. henselae. Between January 2001 and December 2004, the reference laboratory of the Center for Disease Control, Taiwan, received a total of 377 sera from 352 reported suspected CSD cases. Twenty-three formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded lymph nodes from 16 patients and two skin biopsies from two patients suspected of having CSD were included in this study. Nine of them were serologically confirmed to have CSD and the others were seronegative but suspected to have CSD by the attending physicians. Seven lymph node specimens were obtained from tuberculosis patients for comparison. RESULTS: We demonstrated that the microorganisms existed in the cytoplasm of histiocytes within the granulomatous lesions in nine lymph nodes and one skin biopsy. Among the nine lymph nodes with IHC (+) stains, three were seronegative. On the other hand, three cases were IHC (+) and six cases were IHC (-) among nine seronegative patients. In addition, two seronegative patients with skin biopsy showed one IHC (+) and one IHC (-). CONCLUSION: IHC can contribute to the etiologic diagnosis of B. henselaelymphadenopathy when serology and molecular techniques are not available.     

可调节携便式镇痛泵

现有的镇痛泵是用于手术后,为患者解除或者减轻患者的疼痛而设计的。一个特殊的原因,为使镇痛泵能用于长期受疼痛折磨的患者,为适应这类患者要自由活动和长期使用的需要,在现有镇痛泵的基础上,经过研究、改造,成功的研制出可调节携便式镇痛泵,经临床使用获得良好的效果,并获得国家实用新型专利(专利号:200420059087.1)。     

利用转录因子结合位点识别人类肿瘤特异性启动子研究

目的 研究应用计算机技术对人类肿瘤特异性启动子进行识别、预测。方法 通过收集肿瘤特异性启动子序列、转录因子结合位点序列、非肿瘤启动子序列3种数据集合，利用转录因子结合位点在不同序列集合中的密度求出各位点的对应密度比，确定识别特征，进行肿瘤特异性启动子的识别。结论 该方法具有较高的准确性，在保证对训练集合90％以上的识别率的情况下，对测试集合的识别率达到80％以上。     

经尿道电汽化治疗膀胱肿瘤(附44例报告)

目的探讨经尿道电汽化治疗膀胱肿瘤的临床疗效.方法自1999年3月以来,应用汽化电极对44例膀胱肿瘤患者行经尿道膀胱肿瘤电汽化术(TVBT).结果TVBT出血少、视野清晰、去除肿瘤效果满意、操作简便、可多次重复,且能降低膀胱穿孔的发生率,提高手术的安全性.结论经尿道电汽化治疗膀胱肿瘤是一种安全性高,并发症少,疗效显著的方法,值得临床推广应用.     

A study for accommodating the human crystalline lens by finite element simulation.

This paper constructs two finite element models of human crystalline lens and zonules based on published clinical data. Displacement and pressure were applied to study the mechanism of vision accommodation. The simulation results show that, in Model A, under the pull of the zonules, the thickness of the lens decreased linearly, and the lens diameter increased linearly. The optical power of the lens increased as the zonules displacement increased. Furthermore, the pressure had a remarkable influence on the shape of the lens and the optical power. The lens also became thinner and flatter as the pressure increased. The optical power increased when the pressure increased. In Model B, the lens became thicker and optical power increased as the equatorial zonules stretched. It is basically consistent with Schachar's hypothesis. The outcome of this paper proved that the analytical model presented in this paper can be used in the theoretical study of the accommodation mechanism of the lens.     

高血压合并阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停的短期血压变异性研究

目的 比较高血压合并阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停患者的短期血压变异性。方法 将155例分为对照组、高血压组、高血压合并轻度或中重度阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停组，EE较患者不同活动状态的短期血压变异性。结果 高血压合并中重度阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停组患者睡眠期间和早晨血压变异系数分别为：收缩压18．69、21．32；舒张压19．41、23．61，明显高于其他各组。结论 夜间睡眠期间和早晨短期血压变异性增加，是高血压合并中重度阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停患者夜间和早晨心血管事件发生率增加的重要危险因素。     

指伸肌腱修复术后的早期控制下活动

目的 防治指伸肌腱修复术后因制动所致的并发症。方法 对15例Ⅴ～Ⅷ区指伸肌腱损伤修复术后设计活动支具，早期行控制下活动。结果 术后3—6个月随访，按TAM标准评定疗效，优良率100％，无1例发生肌腱断裂。结论 指伸肌腱修复术后早期行控制下活动，是防治术后并发症的有效方法。     

一氧化氮诱导肝癌细胞凋亡过程bcl-2和bax mRNA表达水平的变化

目的 探讨在一氧化氮(NO)诱导肝癌细胞凋亡过程bcl-2和bax mRNA表达水平的动态变化。方法 用NO供体硝普钠(SNP)诱导SMMC-7721和HepG2肝癌细胞株凋亡，RT-PCR的方法检测bcl-2、ba xmRNA表达水平，并采用凝胶分析系统进行半定量分析。结果 1．0mmol/L可降低SMMC-7721和HepG2细胞bcL2、bax mRNA的表达水平，提高bax/bc1-2 mRNA的比值并呈时间依赖性。HepG2细胞bcl-2和bax mRNA降低的幅度较SMMC-7721细胞小(P＜0．05)，开始变化的时间也较SMMC-7721细胞迟。结论 NO诱导肝癌细胞株的凋亡，可能与其bcl-2、bax mRNA表达水平变化导致bax/bc1-2 mRNA比值上升有关。     

实验性蛛网膜下腔出血后脑血管痉挛兔海马组织中Bcl-2和Bax mRNA的表达

目的：探讨蛛网膜下腔出血(SAH)后脑血管痉挛(CVS)造成脑损伤的机制．方法：用反转录聚合酶链式反应(RT—PCB)技术检测兔SAH后CVS时海马组织Bcl—2和BaxmRNA的表达变化．结果：Bcl—2mBNA的表达水平在SAH组1d时即开始下降，3d时降至最低，持续至7d．SAH组海马组织中BaxmRNA的表达呈上升趋势，3d时达最高，7d时仍显著高于正常组．在假手术组海马组织内的Bcl—2和BaxmRNA的表达水平保持相对恒定．结论：Bcl—2和Bax可能参与了SAH后CVS所造成的海马神经元损伤过程。