Synthesis and biological activity of Substance P C-terminal hexapeptide and heptapeptide analogues

The analogues [Glu(OBzl)¹¹]SP_6–11 and [Glu(OBzl)¹¹]SP_5–11 of the C-terminal hexapeptide and heptapeptide of Substance P have been synthesized by conventional solution methods. In each analogue the SCH₃ group of Met¹¹ is replaced by the COOCH₂C₆H₅ group. The in vitro activity of both analogues has been determined on three biological preparations: guinea pig ileum (GPI), rat vas deferens (RVD), and rat portal vein (RPV). The selectivity for the different receptors has been studied by utilizing atropine-treated guinea pig ileum (GPI + At). The results showed that both analogues are mainly active on GPI through the NK-1 receptor and that both analogues are equipotent to Substance P.     

老年糖尿病患者髋关节置换手术围手术期处理

目的探讨老年糖尿病患者髋关节置换手术围手术期血糖的控制方法和对手术的影响。方法回顾性分析32例老年糖尿病髋关节置换手术治疗围手术期血糖调控情况。结果32例患者入院时空腹血糖(12.8±1.7)mmol/L,经术前用胰岛素控制空腹血糖至(7.1±1.2)mmol/L后,分别接受全髋关节置换、股骨头置换手术,术中及术后继续使用胰岛素控制血糖至基本正常水平。本组术中血糖为(8.9±1.1)mmol/L。32例中,仅1例(3.2%)伤口愈合不良,未发生感染等其他明显并发症。结论老年糖尿病患者经正确的围手术期处理,将血糖控制至基本正常水平,可耐受髋关节置换手术。     

Bupropion and nicotine patch as smoking cessation aids in alcoholics.

This is a double-blind placebo-controlled study of sustained-release bupropion as a smoking cessation aid in alcoholics undergoing treatment for their alcoholism. Participants (N=58) were enrolled within 1 week of entry into alcohol treatment from community and Veterans Affairs Substance Use Disorder programs. All participants received nicotine patch and were invited to attend a smoking cessation lecture and group. Cigarette smoking and alcohol outcomes were measured at 6 months. Bupropion when added to nicotine patch did not improve smoking outcomes. One third of participants on bupropion reported discontinuing the drug during weeks 1-4. Participants reported cigarette outcomes with nicotine patch that are similar to those seen in the general population. All study participants significantly reduced cigarette use. Comorbid affective disorder or antipersonality disorder did not affect outcomes. Alcohol outcomes were improved in those who discontinued cigarettes.     

100例严重烧伤死亡病例分析

目的 通过对两阶段烧伤死亡病人基本情况进行对比分析，以期探讨进一步提高烧伤救治率的有效措施。方法 总结近20年死亡烧伤病人100例，按前后各10年各50例病人分组(A和B两组)，对其病死率，烧伤面积，深度，致伤原因，院前治疗情况，入院时间，存活时间，吸入伤，气管切开，呼吸机与纤支镜的应用，手术例次，血液透析及死亡原因等进行对比分析。结果 两组烧伤严重程度无差别。致伤原因(多为火焰，爆炸和热液)和死亡原因(严重全身感染，多脏器衰竭和吸入性损伤)也类似，而近10年烧伤病死率明显降低，而入院时间明显滞后，但病人入院后存活时间明显延长，进一步分析发现近10年气管切开和呼吸机应用更加积极和应用广泛，纤支镜辅助检查和治疗增多，手术积极并例次增多，血液透析病例增多。结论 近lO年积极的气管切开，呼吸机和血液透析的应用和积极的手术治疗等综合治疗措施的改进对延长严重烧伤病人的存活期起着重要作用。     

计算机导航对人工髋关节股骨柄假体置入的精确性验证

Objective To evaluate the accuracy of surgical navigation for localization and orientation of the femoral stem component in total hip arthroplasty, nethods In the hypothesized space, 3-D images of femoral stem were reconstructed. The coronal, sagittal and horizontal axes and scale divisions were established to calculate the displacement and rotation of the stem. Matching between the stem and its 3-D images was performed while the stem was moved in various distances and angles on the digital motion-platform. Then the actual change in the position of the implant and the caleulative data obtained from the navigation system were compared to evaluate the accuracy. Results The mean difference in displacement between the measurements and the actual changes was (1.01 ±0.47) mm, and the mean difference in the measured and actual angles was 1.09°±0.62°. The duplicate test found no significant difference (t = 0.238, P > 0.05). Conclusion Precise placement of the stem in the desired location and orientation can be achieved by the navigation system in the total hip arthroplasty.     

Gait biomechanics and the evolution of total joint replacement

The history and evolution of total knee and total hip replacement has been influenced substantially by the knowledge obtained from gait analysis studies. Many of the mechanical problems associated with these devices have been analyzed and evaluated in terms of the mechanics of walking. The magnitude and pattern of the forces at the hip and knee joints derived from gait analysis studies have provided valuable input into the design criteria of both total hip and total knee replacements. Information generated from the gait analysis of patients with total joint replacements has provided objective criteria for assessing functional recovery following this procedure. In addition to providing a basis for design evaluation, the key to the analysis of function following joint replacement is the ability to identify functional adaptations specific to design features. Gait analysis provides a unique opportunity to obtain objective information that cannot be obtained through other clinical means and provides a means for evaluating current designs and future design modifications.     

脉动真空灭菌器内室气体流向监测报警装置的研制

本文针对XGI型脉动真空灭菌柜出现的蒸汽倒流故障设计出一种内室气体流向监测报警装置，对管道中的蒸汽流向和空气流向进行监测。当出现倒流现象时，报警装置发出报警信号，提醒工作人员采取措施排除故障。经在两台灭菌柜上使用，证明此方案是一种行之有效的方法。     

吸入一氧化氮对心瓣膜置换术后肺动脉高压患者血流动力学的影响

目的：观察吸入一氧化氮（ＮＯ）对心瓣膜置换术后肺动脉高压患者血流动力学的影响。方法：选择９例心瓣膜置换术后伴肺动脉高压的病人，吸入ＮＯ０．００３％，观察三个时象点：吸入ＮＯ前；开始吸入ＮＯ后１５分钟；停止吸入ＮＯ后１５分钟。结果：吸入ＮＯ能显著降低肺动脉压和肺循环阻力指数（Ｐ＜０．０１），停止吸入ＮＯ１５分钟后，肺动脉压和肺循环阻力指数恢复到原有水平。在整个观察过程中，心率、平均动脉压、中心静脉压、肺动脉楔压、体循环阻力指数和心脏指数均无显著变化（Ｐ＞０．０５）。结论：吸入ＮＯ具有选择性肺血管扩张作用，是治疗心瓣膜置换术后肺动脉高压的较理想药物。     

Traumatic or septic aortic regurgitation: diagnosis by oesophageal echocardiography

Severe aortic regurgitation was discovered in a young man 21 days after blunt chest trauma and after a prolonged febrile state with positive blood cultures. Using transoesophageal echocardiography (TEE), it was possible to make the differential diagnosis between traumatic rupture and endocarditis as the cause of valvular insufficiency. The use of TEE in the initial evaluation of severe thoracic trauma with an unclear clinical picture is recommended. This method is easy to use at the bedside and gives precise information on the aortic valve and the ascending aorta.     

Familial fixed subaortic stenosis

In this report, we give details of two families in which fixed subaortic stenosis was found in more than one member. It is rare for this entity to show familial incidence.