脾虚大鼠螺杆菌感染模型的实验研究

本实验将ｗｉｓｔａｒ大鼠以劳倦、饮食失节、寒暑失宜诸因素致脾虚后，感染幽门螺杆菌（ＨＰ）成功。其脾虚表现符合有关统一标准，扫描电镜下鼠胃粘膜可见微绒毛损伤；ＨＰ感染１０天后在培养、尿素酶、ｗ—ｓ银染及涂片检测、免疫酶标ＡＢＣ法阳性率分别为６６．６７％、８０％、７０％、１００％、８０％。以半夏泻心汤治疗后大鼠脾虚症状改善，ＨＰ培养阴性。该模型对ＨＰ感染与胃肠疾病的关系，抗ＨＰ的药效学，脾虚证、扶正祛邪治则等研究，均具较大的意义。     

International Impact of COVID-19 on the Diagnosis of Heart Disease

BackgroundThe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has adversely affected diagnosis and treatment of noncommunicable diseases. Its effects on delivery of diagnostic care for cardiovascular disease, which remains the leading cause of death worldwide, have not been quantified.ObjectivesThe study sought to assess COVID-19’s impact on global cardiovascular diagnostic procedural volumes and safety practices.MethodsThe International Atomic Energy Agency conducted a worldwide survey assessing alterations in cardiovascular procedure volumes and safety practices resulting from COVID-19. Noninvasive and invasive cardiac testing volumes were obtained from participating sites for March and April 2020 and compared with those from March 2019. Availability of personal protective equipment and pandemic-related testing practice changes were ascertained.ResultsSurveys were submitted from 909 inpatient and outpatient centers performing cardiac diagnostic procedures, in 108 countries. Procedure volumes decreased 42% from March 2019 to March 2020, and 64% from March 2019 to April 2020. Transthoracic echocardiography decreased by 59%, transesophageal echocardiography 76%, and stress tests 78%, which varied between stress modalities. Coronary angiography (invasive or computed tomography) decreased 55% (p < 0.001 for each procedure). In multivariable regression, significantly greater reduction in procedures occurred for centers in countries with lower gross domestic product. Location in a low-income and lower–middle-income country was associated with an additional 22% reduction in cardiac procedures and less availability of personal protective equipment and telehealth.ConclusionsCOVID-19 was associated with a significant and abrupt reduction in cardiovascular diagnostic testing across the globe, especially affecting the world’s economically challenged. Further study of cardiovascular outcomes and COVID-19–related changes in care delivery is warranted.     

Relationship of ventricular ectopy in men without apparent heart disease to occurrence of ischemic heart disease and sudden death

The purpose of this investigation was to determine whether ventricular ectopic beats, or ventricular premature beats (VPBs), on routine electrocardiograms in men without apparent heart disease predict the later occurrence of clinical manifestations of ischemic heart disease (IHD). The Manitoba Study cohort consisted of 3983 men predominantly between 25 and 34 years of age and free of IHD at entry. During the 29-year observation period, 401 persons without clinical evidence of heart disease had VPBs on an electrocardiogram at a routine examination. They were followed 10.8 ± 0.5 (SEM) years and 13.5% (54 men) later manifested IHD. Age-specific total IHD incidence was significantly (p < 0.05) greater for men 40 to 59 years of age at VPB occurrence compared to men of the same age without VPBs. The clinical manifestation with the strongest association with VPBs was sudden death. VPB characteristics of frequency, configuration, coupling interval, and postextrasystolic T-wave change did not distinguish those who developed IHD. Prematurity index ($\text{R-R′}\text{QT}$) showed a trend toward an association of late coupled ectopic beats ($\text{R-R′}\text{QT}\text{> 1.6}$) and IHD risk. However, faster basic ventricular rate plus VPBs significantly correlated with greater IHD probability. Thus ventricular ectopic beats on a routine electrocardiogram in men over 40 years of age without apparent heart disease identify those at high risk for a clinical IHD event, especially sudden death.     

急性髓系白血病患者诱导缓解治疗期症状群的纵向研究

目的 探讨急性髓系白血病（acute myeloid leukemia,AML）患者诱导缓解治疗（induction therapy,IT）期症状群的变化情况。方法 2018年1月—2020年6月,便利选取山东省某三级甲等医院血液内科首次确诊为AML并接受IT的130例患者,运用中文版记忆症状评估量表在IT开始前1 d（T1）、IT结束当天（T2）、IT结束后第7天（T3）对其进行评估,运用因子分析确立症状群的组成。 结果 T1存在4个症状群,为心理症状群、营养症状群、神经症状群和疼痛-出汗症状群。T2存在3个症状群,为胃肠道症状群、疲乏症状群和治疗相关症状群。T3存在4个症状群,为心理症状群、胃肠道症状群、疲乏症状群和形象改变症状群。其中心理症状群在T1和T3存在,疲乏症状群和胃肠道症状群在T2和T3持续存在。结论 AML患者在IT期经历的症状群呈动态变化。IT前的心理症状群、IT中的胃肠道症状群、IT结束后的疲乏症状群可作为优先干预的症状群。     

Is fetal MRI ready for neuroimaging prime time? An examination of progress and remaining areas for development

A major challenge in designing large-scale, multi-site studies is developing a core, scalable protocol that retains the innovation of scientific advances while also lending itself to the variability in experience and resources across sites. In the development of a common Healthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) protocol, one of the chief questions is “is fetal MRI ready for prime-time?” While there is agreement about the value of prenatal data obtained non-invasively through MRI, questions about practicality abound. There has been rapid progress over the past years in fetal and placental MRI methodology but there is uncertainty about whether the gains afforded outweigh the challenges in supporting fetal MRI protocols at scale. Here, we will define challenges inherent in building a common protocol across sites with variable expertise and will propose a tentative framework for evaluation of design decisions. We will compare and contrast various design considerations for both normative and high-risk populations, in the setting of the post-COVID era. We will conclude with articulation of the benefits of overcoming these challenges and would lend to the primary questions articulated in the HBCD initiative.     

Outcomes of elderly survivors of intensive care: a review of the literature

An increasing proportion of critically ill patients are elderly (ie, >or= 65 years of age). This poses complex challenges and choices for the management of elderly patients. Outcome following admission to the ICU has been traditionally concerned with mortality. Beyond mortality, outcomes such as functional status and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) have assumed greater importance. This article reviews the literature, published in English from 1990 to December 2003, pertaining to HRQOL and functional status outcomes of elderly patients. Functional status and HRQOL of elderly survivors of ICUs has been underinvestigated. There is no agreement as to the optimal instrument choice, and differences between studies preclude meaningful comparison or pooling of results.     

Cushing's syndrome due to adrenal adenoma with persistent diurnal cortisol secretory rhythm.

A 41-yr-old female with presumed Cushing's syndrome was found to have a diurnal cortisol rhythm characterized by low values of 8:00 a.m. and consistently high values at 4:00 p.m. and midnight. Hourly sampling of plasma cortisol over 24 hr confirmed this rhythm, as did measurement of urinary free cortisols in samples collected every 6 hr over 24 hr. Hypercortisolemia was not suppressed by 2 mg of dexamethasone given every 6 hr for 24 hr. The adrenal tissue was responsive to ACTH. Iodocholesterol scanning revealed unilateral activity, and the patient's syndrome was cured by resection of an adrenal adenoma. In this patient a diurnal cortisol secretory pattern was present due to the secretory activity of the adenoma. The cause of the abnormal but persistent diurnal pattern is unknown.