Simultaneous measurement of intracellular pH and contraction in uterine smooth muscle

Changes in intracellular pH (pH_i) are thought to produce large changes in force production in the uterus. There have however, been no simultaneous measurements of pH_i and force in the uterus and therefore no direct information is available about the relation between the two. We have used carboxy-SNARF (a pH-sensitive fluorophore) in small strips of longitudinal myometrium and obtained simultaneous measurements of pH_i and force. SNARF did not alter contractile function, and continuous measurements of pH_i could be made for 2 hours. The mean resting pH_i (7.16) was similar to that reported previously. Application of weak bases rapidly raised pH_i, in a concentration-dependent manner, followed by a gradual restoration of pH_i to resting levels. Alkalinization greatly increased the frequency of contractions, often accompanied by a small increase in their amplitude. Removal of base produced a rebound acidification which transiently abolished contractions. Direct acidification of the cytoplasm, by application of weak acid, also abolished contractions. However the alkalinization which accompanied removal of acid, produced variable effects on force.Supported by the M.R.C.     

Effects of cimetropium bromide on gallbladder contraction in response to oral and intraduodenal olive oil

Summary To evaluate the influence of the stomach and the cholinergic system on gallbladder contraction induced by physiological stimuli, the reduction in gallbladder volume in 7 healthy volunteers has been studied by real-time ultrasonography after the oral and intraduodenal administration of olive oil, preceded by pretreatment with cimetropium bromide or placebo. After an overnight fast, each subject swallowed 50 ml olive oil or it was administered through a naso-duodenal tube in the proximal duodenum. Cimetropium bromide 5 mg or placebo was given intravenously under double-blind control.After the placebo pretreatment, gallbladder contraction was greater and faster after intraduodenal oil than after oral oil. Cimetropium bromide decreased the extent, velocity and duration of gallbladder contraction induced by intraduodenal olive oil but it only reduced the velocity of the contraction induced by oil given orally.It is concluded that in normal human subjects the stomach modulates the extent and velocity of postprandial gallbladder contraction and that anticholinergic agents antagonize the gastric and duodenal phases of the response of the gallbladder to a meal.     

人左、右心室阻抗微分心动图的比较研究

作者利用Ⅱ导心电图、心音图、颈动脉搏动图、右（或左）心室阻抗微分心动图同步描记的方法。对人左、右心室阻抗微分心动图进行了比较分析。结果显示:人的左、右心室阻抗微分心动图图形相似，波形稳定，转折明显，均有清晰的生理标志点。两种图形各相应生理标志点在时相上存在着区别．且人的左、右心室阻抗微分心动图能分别反映人的左、右心室收缩和舒张过程，说明利用人的左、右心室阻抗微分心动图能分别测定人的左、右心室收缩时间间期与舒张时间间期值，鉴别和评定左、右心室的功能。     

Nephron Sparing Surgery for De Novo Renal Cell Carcinoma in an Allograft Kidney: A Case Report

De novo renal cell carcinoma in a renal allograft is rare and has special implications in renal transplant recipients. We describe a patient with a renal allograft who developed a de novo renal cell carcinoma in the functioning renal allograft 258 months after transplantation. The patient underwent enucleation of the tumor because preoperative MRI showed it was well-encapsulated. A DNA banding study showed that the tumor originated from the donor. Indications for conservative renal surgery in renal cell carcinoma have been increasing. Accordingly, 1 option in the treatment of de novo renal cell carcinoma in a functioning renal allograft is enucleation as a method of nephron sparing surgery.     

单开门颈椎管扩大椎板成形术对颈椎运动的影响

目的：研究单开门颈椎管扩大椎板成形术对颈椎运动功能的影响及相关因素。方法：对52例因脊髓型颈椎病接受单开门颈椎管扩大椎板成形术患者进行回顾性研究，平均随访37．5个月，在颈椎过屈、过伸侧位X线片上比较手术前后颈椎总的运动范围(总活动度)、各椎体间活动度。结果：术后3年颈椎总活动度、总屈曲及总仰伸角度均减小(P≤0．001)，与术前相比平均下降15％，其中42例伴有颈部僵硬、疼痛等症状。颈椎总活动度的改变与神经功能的改善无相关性。各椎体间的屈伸运动范围从C2至C6均明显减小，而C6／7却稍有增加；椎体间滑移在C3／4、C4／5两个节段明显减少(P≤0．05)。结论：单开门颈椎管扩大椎板成形术可以使颈椎总活动度和各椎体间活动度均减少并伴有颈部僵硬和疼痛。术后短期围领制动并早期主动伸、屈颈部的锻炼可能有助于减少颈部僵硬和疼痛的发生。     

深低温对吸入麻醉药的MAC,心脏麻醉指数和心肌稳定性的影响

目的:研究深低温对吸入麻醉药MAC、心脏麻醉指数和心肌稳定性的影响。方法:新西兰白兔40只,随机分为氟烷、安氟醚、异氟醚和七氟醚组。采用夹尾试验法测定常温下(38℃±0.5℃)的最低肺泡有效浓度(MAC)。行体表降温后测定深低温下(23℃±0.5 ℃)的MAC。维持深低温增加吸入性麻醉药的浓度,同时用50Hz、25V电压胸外电击心脏。记录出现室颤或室性心律失常时的肺泡呼气末吸入麻醉药浓度。结果:从38℃到23℃兔体温每降低1℃,MAC下降值为:氟烷5.1％、安氟醚3.6％、异氟醚4.4％、七氟醚4.3％;氟烷、安氟醚、异氟醚和七氟醚心脏麻醉指数分别为4.4、3.18、6.25和4.6,异氟醚明显高于其它麻醉药;麻醉药浓度8MAC以内安氟醚和氟烷发生室颤的机率(100％)明显高于七氟醚和异氟醚(40％)。结论:异氟醚是深低温麻醉的最佳选择用药,而安氟醚则不宜用于低温麻醉。     

Inhibitory effects of chlorpheniramine and astemizolum on contraction of isolated rat and rabbit uteri induced by oxytocin and PGF2α

Summary The contraction of isolated rat and rabbit uteri induced by oxytocin and PGF_2α was markedly inhibited by chlorpheniramine (Chl) and astemizolum (Ast), both of which also decreased the resting tension of uteri, and their spontaneous contraction. The inhibitory effects of both drugs were dose-dependent. At high concentrations, Chl 7.4× 10^-4 mol/L and Ast 10^-4 mol/L could counteract the contraction of the uteri induced by Oxy and PGF_2α, and their spontaneous contraction as well. They decreased the resting tension to the lower level. The mechanism of their non-special relaxed action on uteri could not be completely explained only by their H₁-receptor blocking action. Whether they act by blocking calcium channel or by inhibiting calmodulin (CaM) remains to be further explored.     

阿奇霉素和鱼腥草治疗小儿下呼吸道感染

目的　探讨静脉点滴阿奇霉素和鱼腥草治疗小儿下呼吸道感染的临床疗效及其安全性。方法　采用随机对照分组研究 ,观察组使用阿奇霉素 5～ 10mg/kg ,每日 1次 ,加鱼腥草 1～ 3ml/ (kg·d) ,每日 1次静脉滴注 ,疗程 5～ 7d。对照组选用头孢拉定 5 0～ 10 0mg/ (kg·d)加利巴韦林 10mg/ (kg·d)静脉滴注 ,每日 2次 ,疗程 5～ 7d。结果　观察组痊愈率和有效率分别为 72 .5 %和 89.8% ,而对照组的痊愈率和有效率分别为 4 5 .3%和 73.6 % (P <0 .0 1) ,观察组和对照组的不良反应发生率分别为 13.5 %和 10 .8% (P >0 .0 5 )。结论　阿奇霉素加鱼腥草静脉滴注治疗小儿下呼吸道感染临床疗效确切 ,不良反应较少