Vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 modulation by tumor necrosis factor in experimental allergic encephalomyelitis

Anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) antibodies inhibit passively transferred experimental allergic encephalomyelitis (EAE) in SJL mice. The possibility that this occurs through interference in TNF's upregulation of endothelial cell adhesion molecules was investigated. Expression of both vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM-1) and intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) on spinal cord vessels increased during EAE. The upregulation of VCAM-1 was markedly reduced or prevented by anti-TNF treatment. Leukocytic infiltration was 15-fold lower in anti-TNF-treated than diseased animals. Spinal cord endothelial expression of VCAM-1, though not ICAM-1 or fibronectin, positively correlated with the extent of T cell, B cell or monocyte infiltration in each animal.     

脂肪栓塞综合征：附19例报告

脂肪栓塞综合征是创伤或骨折的严重并发症，死亡率高，通过对１９例临床观察分析及复习文献，提出对本征诊断有重要意义的４项标准：（１）“暴风雪”样肺片；（２）皮肤或粘膜有出血点；（３）低氧血症；（４）血小板减少，并认为应用高压氧治疗本征是一种有效的方法。     

Oral tuberculosis associated with a treatment with anti-rheumatic drugs

BACKGROUND: The use of immunosuppressive medication is a dominant risk factor for infection in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methotrexate (MTX) is one of the traditional disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs. Adalimumab [a human anti-tumor necrosis factor-alpha (anti-TNF-alpha) monoclonal antibody] represent an important advance in the treatment of RA and has been recently come in use. TNF-alpha plays a role in the host defense against Mycobacterium tuberculosis and notably in granuloma formation. Infections occur at a high rate among those who use one or the combination of the two medications. METHOD: We examined a female patient that was referred to our department for evaluation and treatment of a granular lesion on the soft palate and uvula, complaining of mild dysphagia. The patient was treated for 4 months with MTX and adalimumab for RA before the oral lesion appeared. RESULTS: The histopathological examination of a specimen of the oral lesion, taken by biopsy, showed a chronic inflammation characterized by tuberculous granulomas. Polymerase chain reaction test and culture of a new specimen was positive for M. tuberculosis. CONCLUSIONS: The therapeutic use of MTX or/and adalimumab for the treatment of RA or few others diseases, can cause oral tuberculosis.     

Haemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome: Clinical aspects

Based on clinical and pathological features a typical case of haemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome passes through five phases: (1) febrile phase, (2) hypotensive phase, (3) oliguric phase, (4) diuretic phase and (5) convalescent phase. The major manifestations are fever, pain in the back and abdomen, flushed face, prostration, proteinuria, purpura and haemorrhage and acute renal failure. Selective right auricular haemorrhage, marked congestion and haemorrhage in the renal medulla and necrosis of the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland are the three prominent pathological findings. The clinical severity depends upon the causative agents, namely Hantaan virus, Seoul virus and the European form in that order. Specific serological diagnosis of haemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome is made by demonstrating a rise in titre of specific immunofluorescent antibody against Hantaan and related viruses. The management is supportive, based on an understanding of the pathophysiology of the disease.     

重组人生长激素对内毒素血症大鼠的治疗作用

目的 :观察重组人生长激素 (rhGH)对大鼠内毒素血症的治疗效果。方法 :76只SD大鼠随机分为正常对照组、内毒素血症组 (仅腹腔注射鸵鸟株大肠杆菌 (1 5ml/kg ,1× 1 0 10 cfu/L)及治疗组 (腹腔注射鸵鸟株大肠杆菌后行rhGH肌肉注射 (2 2 5IU/kg/d)。内毒素血症组及治疗组又依观察时点再分为 1天、3天两个亚组。采用放射免疫分析方法测定血浆肿瘤坏死因子 α(TNF α)浓度并观测大鼠血压的变化。结果 :与正常对照组相比 ,无论是内毒素血症组还是治疗组 ,1天时其大鼠血浆TNF α浓度均明显升高 (P <0 .0 5 ) ;虽然两组大鼠血压都降低 (P <0 .0 5 ) ,但治疗组大鼠血压降低幅度明显小于内毒素血症组 (P <0 .0 0 1 )。 3天时 ,内毒素血症组大鼠血浆TNF α浓度降至正常对照水平 ,而治疗组大鼠血浆TNF α浓度却明显低于正常对照组 (P <0 .0 0 1 )及内毒素血症组 3天水平 (P <0 .0 5 )。结论 :rhGH能明显减轻内毒素血症大鼠血压的下降 ,对内毒素血症大鼠具有较理想的治疗效果 ;rhGH减轻血压下降的机制可能与其能抑制TNF的释放等有关     

常温与低温体外循环心脏直视手术对细胞因子及补体的影响

目的探讨常温及低温体外循环心脏直视手术对细胞因子及补体的影响。方法选择先天性和风湿性心脏病患者40例,随机分为常温组及低温组各20例,分别于术晨、体外循环结束时及术后1、4、7、14 d抽取患者静脉血标本,测定血浆TNF、IL-2、C3、C4值。结果两组术前各项检查指标无显著差异。(1)两组术后1~4 d的IL-2水平较术前显著下降,至术后7 d恢复正常。体外循环结束至术后4 d,低温组IL-2显著低于常温组。(2)体外循环结束时以及术后1、4、7 d,常温组TNF水平显著低于低温组。两组体外循环结束时及术后1、4 d均高于术前,常温组至术后7 d、低温组术后14 d恢复正常。(3)体外循环结束时及术后1、7 d,常温组C3水平高于低温组,术后4 d两组无差别;常温组及低温组于体外循环结束时、术后1、4 d均低于术前,至术后7 d常温组恢复正常,低温组至术后14 d恢复至术前水平。(4)两组体外循环结束时及术后1、4 d C4水平均低于术前。体外循环结束时、术后1 d,常温组C4水平高于低温组。结论常温体外循环心脏直视手术对细胞因子及补体的影响显著轻于低温组,因而对术后机体的恢复优于低温方法。     

经肝动脉介入治疗并发胆囊坏死(2例报告并文献复习)

目的 :探讨经肝动脉介入治疗并发胆囊坏死的发生原因和防治措施。方法 :报告 2例经肝动脉介入治疗并发胆囊坏死的病例 ,均经手术病理证实。并结合文献资料分析这一并发症发生的机率、原因 ,以及为了减少并发症的发生需要注意的一些问题。结果 :近 8年来我院共做经肝动脉介入治疗 6 80例次 ,并发胆囊坏死 2例 (0 3% )。其发生原因是多方面的。超选择插管不到位是该并发症发生的主要原因。结论 :胆囊坏死是经肝动脉介入治疗比较常见的严重并发症之一 ,在今后工作中应引起足够的重视 ,尤其对肝血管瘤的介入治疗更应慎重 ,使这一并发症的发生率降至最低限度。     

Post-polio syndrome patients treated with intravenous immunoglobulin: a double-blinded randomized controlled pilot study

Post-polio syndrome (PPS) is characterized by new muscle weakness, atrophy, fatigue and pain developing several years after the acute polio. Some studies suggest an ongoing inflammation in the spinal cord in these patients. From this perspective, intravenous immunoglobulin (IvIg) could be a therapeutic option. We performed a double-blinded randomized controlled pilot study with 20 patients to investigate the possible clinical effects of IvIg in PPS. Twenty patients were randomized to either IvIg 2 g/kg body weight or placebo. Primary endpoints were changes in pain, fatigue and muscle strength 3 months after treatment. Surrogate endpoints were changes in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) cytokine levels. Secondary endpoints were pain, fatigue and isometric muscle strength after 6 months. Patients receiving IvIg reported a significant improvement in pain during the first 3 months, but no change was noted for subjective fatigue and muscle strength. CSF levels of tumour necrosis factor- α (TNF- α ) were increased compared with patients with non-inflammatory neurological disorders. In conclusion, in this small pilot study no effect was seen with IvIg treatment on muscle strength and fatigue, however IvIg treated PPS patients reported significantly less pain 3 months after treatment. TNF- α was increased in the CSF from PPS patients. The results are promising, but not conclusive because of the low number of patients studied.     

骨髓腔静脉造影在特发性股骨头坏死诊断中的应用

本文介绍17例（34髋）特发性股骨头坏死、4例（4髋）正常人骨髓腔静脉造影所见。发现25髋有异常改变,并经病理证实。作者认为:①骨干返流;②2支或2支以上静脉不显影;③多条静脉明显变细;④干骺端瘀积是股骨头坏死的造影表现,前二者是可靠的诊断依据。造影结果提示髓腔静脉造影是一种安全而敏感的诊断技术。