变形链球菌F-ATP酶亚基基因uncA遗传多态性的研究

目的研究变形链球菌临床分离株耐酸因子F—ATP酶亚基α的结构基因uncA的遗传多态性，并探讨基因多态性与细菌耐酸力及龋病发生的关系。方法分别从高龋、无龋个体中分离变形链球菌34和30株，其中包括18株高耐酸株、20株低耐酸株。从细菌组DNA扩增uncA，行限制性内切酶长度多态性分析（RFLP）及核酸测序比较。结果不同限制性内切酶RFLP产生不同的基因型，测序证实了导致多态出现的基因变异；内切酶Hph Ⅰ产生的A、B基因型在不同患龋个体分离菌株的分布不同（P〈0．05），A型uncA在高龋分离株的检出率高于无龋分离株；内切酶MboⅡ产生的C、D基因型在不同耐酸力菌株中的分布不同（P〈0．05），C型uncA在高耐酸力菌株的检出率高于低耐酸力菌株。结论变形链球菌F—ATP酶的α亚基基因uncA具有明显遗传多态性，酸性环境下生存力强的菌株可能出现基因的适应性变异，不同基因型uncA分布与菌株的耐酸力及致龋力相关。     

变形链球菌表面蛋白和葡糖基转移酶基因疫苗对唾液变形链球菌和牙菌斑的影响

目的　了解变形链球菌表面蛋白和葡糖基转移酶基因疫苗单独及联合免疫对定菌鼠唾液变链菌和牙面菌斑的影响。方法　 2 8d龄 Wistar大鼠 3 6只 ,随机分为 pc DNA3 - pac组、pc DNA3 - gtf B组、pc DNA3 - pac联合pc DNA 3 - gtf B组、变形链球菌灭活全菌组、pc DNA3空载体组和 PBS液组 ,进行三次双侧颌下腺腺周注射免疫 ,建立定菌鼠模型 ,作诱龋实验 3个月。唾液变链菌计数和菌斑计分。结果　唾液变链菌菌落计数和牙面菌斑计分在 pc D-NA3与 PBS组最高 ,其次为单基因疫苗免疫组 ,联合基因疫苗和灭活全菌细胞免疫组最低 ,各组间有显著性差异 ( P<0 .0 5 )。结论　 pc DNA3 - gtf B和 pc DNA3 - pac具有明显的免疫抑菌作用 ,联合基因疫苗免疫优于单基因疫苗     

Perception and social consequences of tuberculosis: A focus group study of tuberculosis patients in Sialkot, Pakistan

Treatment defaulting is one of the major causes of the failure of TB control programs. In Bethania Hospital. Sialkot, defaulting rates are high: 72% for the standard 12 months course and 56% for the 8 months course. Attrition is especially important in the first weeks of treatment: < 70% of the patients start the 10th week of treatment. A focus group discussion study has been carried out to gain a better understanding of the impact of social stigmatization, treatment cost and pregnancy on defaulting. The study population consisted of 3 male and 3 female groups each with 8 hospitalized TB patients. The study shows that TB is perceived as a very dangerous, infectious and incurable disease. This perception has many social consequences: stigmatization and social isolation of TB patients and their families; diminished marriage prospects for young TB patients, and even for their family members; TB in one of the partners may lead to divorce. Due to fear patients often deny the diagnosis and reject the treatment. While both male and female TB patients face many social and economical problems, female patients are more affected. Divorce and broken engagements seem to occur more often in female patients. Females are usually economically dependent on their husbands and family in law, and need their cooperation to avail of treatment. The belief that pregnancy enhances the risk for relapse decreases their marriage prospects. Pregnancy is also a reason for stopping TB treatment as both are considered as incompatible. The findings of this study reveal the urgent need for a health education campaign to convince the general population that tuberculosis is curable. All health care providers should act as destigmatizers.     

高迁移率族蛋白B1对大鼠脾脏树突状细胞表面共刺激分子表达的影响

目的观察高迁移率族蛋白B1(HMGB1)对树突状细胞(dendritic cells,DC)表面共刺激分子表达的影响,并对其机制进行初步探讨。方法分离正常Wistar大鼠脾脏DC后置于96孔培养板(1×10~5/孔),采用HMGB1刺激,观察HMGB1刺激与DC表面共刺激分子CD80、CD86和主要组织相容性复合物(MHC)Ⅱ表达的时间-效应关系及剂量-效应关系。结果HMGB1刺激后,DC表面共刺激分子CD80、CD86和MHCⅡ表达分别于24～72 h明显上调(P＜0．05,0．01),其中以作用48 h后DC表面共刺激分子表达上调尤为显著(P＜0．01)；0．1μg/ml、1μg/ml、10μg/ml的HMGB1刺激均可诱导DC表面共刺激分子CD80、CD86和MHCⅡ表达增强(P＜0．05,0．01),其中HMGB1的浓度在1μg/ml时,大鼠DC表面共刺激分子CD80、CD86和MHCⅡ的表达增强最明显(P＜0．01)。结论HMGB1能诱导DC表面共刺激分子表达增强,HMGB1可能是诱导DC成熟的免疫刺激信号。     

Patterns of asbestosis in New Jersey.

Hospital discharge data from New Jersey were used to identify cases of asbestosis for the 8 years 1979-1986. Multiple admissions were deleted so that each individual was counted once at the time of his/her first hospitalization with an asbestosis diagnosis. White males had the highest age-adjusted average annual discharge rate of 19.3 cases/100,000 population, followed by black males (12.3 cases/100,000) and white females (1.2 cases/100,000). The discharge rate was positively associated with age in each race/sex category. The relationship between rates for black males and white males depended on age: under 65 years, the rates were almost equal, and at 65 years and older, the white rates were nearly twice the black rates. There were two areas of the state where the rates were highest: the north-central and southwest regions. These two areas represent manufacturing and shipbuilding applications of asbestos, respectively. During the years 1979-1986, the annual percentage increase in asbestosis rates was 20% for white males, 17% for black males, and 8% for white females. Continued surveillance will reveal when the rates for asbestosis stop increasing.     

Psychiatric morbidity in policemen and the effect of brief psychotherapeutic intervention — a pilot study

The level of psychiatric morbidity and perceived sources of stress among police officers were investigated using the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ) and a stress situation questionnaire, which were sent to 171 officers. Half of the responders were invited to attend group counselling sessions weekly for 12 weeks. Outcome measures studied were a second GHQ completed at the end of the treatment period and the amounts of sick leave taken in the 12-week period before, during and after the treatment period. The results were that 61 people returned the first GHQ of whom 59 were male and of whom 14 were classed as ‘cases’. Of the 31 assigned to the treatment group, 22 attended at least one session. Responses to the stress situation questionnaire and the content of counselling sessions tended to confirm the impression that internal aspects of the organization were viewed as prime sources of stress and dissatisfaction. There were no significant changes in GHQ score within or between groups, nor were there significant differences in the amount of sick leave taken. Nevertheless the sessions appeared to be valued and we conclude that this sort of intervention is at least feasible. We recommend that similar studies measure psychiatric morbidity during treatment and at follow-up, rather than immediately after finishing, when reactions to this termination are prominent.     

lgY牙膏对口腔变形链球菌的抑制作用

目的研究含生物活性物IgY牙膏对口腔变形链球菌的抑制作用.方法将140位受试者随机分成实验组和对照组.每位受试者经过2个月洗脱期后,分别使用实验牙膏和空白对照牙膏.采用Dentocult SM方法分别测出基线值和使用1d、3d、7d、1个月后以及停止使用牙膏后2周的口腔变形链球菌水平.结果①实验组受试者口腔中变形链球菌水平的下降发生在使用实验牙膏刷牙后第1天,而对照组则发生在刷牙后的第3天.②随着刷牙时间延长,2组受试者口腔中变形链球菌水平逐步下降.③实验组停止使用实验牙膏刷牙后2周,仍有抑制变形链球菌的作用.结论与对照组相比,实验组牙膏有增强抑制口腔变形链球菌的作用.     

Experiences and learning during a graduate nurse program: an examination using a focus group approach

The graduate nurse year requires individuals to make a huge transition from university student to registered nurse as part of the health care workforce. New graduates experience steep learning curves throughout the first year of professional practice. This study sought to explore experiences and learning occurring throughout the graduate nurse program for a group of seven new nurse graduates. Focus group interviews were conducted at six months and 12 months into the program using the same set of guiding questions. The first interview highlighted that graduates early in the graduate year were internalised, concentrating on their own survival in managing workloads, facing practice realities and coming to terms with themselves as nurses. Learning was primarily about survival strategies and performing tasks. By the second interview, graduates were much less focussed on themselves. They understood their place in the health care team, had gained confidence in their relationships, and were showing concern for the next graduates arriving. Learning at this stage involved more higher order skills, including critical thinking.     

哮喘患者团体辅导实践与体会

结合临床实践,重点介绍作为心理干预形式之一的团体辅导在哮喘患者中的应用情况,包括实施方案、过程、所遇问题及处理等方面。笔者旨在验证、推广团体辅导这一有效改善哮喘患者情绪的心理干预方法,为提高哮喘患者生活质量的临床实践活动提供参考。