Higher prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in mothers of rachitic than nonrachitic children

Vitamin D deficiency [serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D <25 nmol/L (<10 ng/mL)] was identified in 92% of rachitic Arab children and 97% of their mothers compared with 22% of nonrachitic children and 52% of their mothers. There was a positive correlation between maternal and child vitamin D levels. We conclude that mothers of rachitic children should be investigated and treated for vitamin D deficiency.     

Association between blood levels of lead, blood pressure and risk of diabetes and heart disease in workers

Background: Previous studies have supported the association between high levels of blood lead levels (BLL) and elevated blood pressure. In addition, significant correlations between BLL and a variety of risk factors for blood pressure and diabetes mellitus have been well-established. Objective: To examine the relationship between BLL, blood pressure and diabetes as well as other selected social and biochemical factors, among workers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Methods: This comparative study included 110 industrial workers (exposed to lead in the workplace) and 110 non-industrial workers (not exposed); all were recruited in the city of Al-Ain, Abu-Dhabi Emirate, UAE and the groups were evenly matched for age, gender and nationality. Results: The industrial workers had a significantly higher mean of BLL (median 81 and geometric mean (GM) 62 μg/dl) than did non-industrial workers (median 11 and GM 13 μg/dl). In the present study, the lead-exposed group also had significantly higher blood lead levels, body-mass index (BMI), systolic and diastolic blood pressures, fasting blood glucose and plasma levels of total cholesterol, lactate dehydrogenase and uric acid than did the non-exposed group. Furthermore a significant correlation between BLL and systolic blood pressure was observed. Conclusion: The study supports the hypothesis of a positive association between lead exposure, high blood pressure and risk of diabetes and heart disease. Received: 11 July 2000 / Accepted: 5 January 2001     

Uterine artery embolization in the treatment and prevention of postpartum hemorrhage.

OBJECTIVES: The study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of superselective transcatheter uterine artery embolization for control of obstetric hemorrhage. METHODS: Between January 2002 and December 2005, 14 consecutive patients underwent uterine artery embolization to control postpartum hemorrhage, and two to prevent hemorrhage before second-trimester therapeutic abortion. RESULTS: Embolization was performed by transfemoral arterial catheterization. Pieces of absorbable gelatin sponge were used in all cases, with the addition of platinum coils in two cases for complete vessel occlusion. Optimal bleeding control was achieved in all cases but one--a patient who underwent hysterectomy due to embolization failure. No severe complications were observed. CONCLUSIONS: The high success rate, low morbidity rate, and possibility of preserving reproductive function have made superselective uterine artery embolization the technique of choice to control life-threatening, intractable postpartum hemorrhage in hemodynamically stable patients, provided multidisciplinary medical teams are promptly available.     

UAE联合经阴道病灶切除术治疗子宫瘢痕妊娠的疗效分析

目的 观察子宫动脉栓塞术(UAE)联合经阴道病灶切除术治疗子宫瘢痕妊娠(CSP)疗效。方法 选取2016年1月—2018年9月某医院44例CSP患者,随机数字表法分为A组(n=25)和B组(n=19)。A组施行UAE+经阴道病灶切除术,B组施行UAE+超声引导下清宫。观察2组术中出血量、住院时间、手术时间,对比术前术后血清血红蛋白(Hb)、人绒毛促性腺激素(β-hCG)水平,并于术后3个月随访复发率。结果 A组术中出血量(25 mL)少于B组(89 mL),手术时间45 min(24±76)短于B组73 min(34±106)(P<0.05);术后3个月随访,2组均无脱落病例。A组复发率(0)与B组(10.53%)比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论 与UAE联合超声引导下清宫术相比,UAE联合经阴道病灶切除术在减少CSP患者术中出血量、缩短手术时间等方面更具优势。     

Comparison of Polyvinyl Alcohol Microspheres and Tris-Acryl Gelatin Microspheres for Uterine Fibroid Embolization: Results of a Single-Center Randomized Study

PurposeTo assess the efficacy of two embolic agents in the treatment of symptomatic uterine leiomyomas.Materials and MethodsA randomized, prospective, single-center study enrolled 60 women with symptomatic uterine leiomyomas. Uterine artery embolization (UAE) with spherical polyvinyl alcohol (SPVA) microspheres (n = 30; 700–900 μm and 900–1,200 μm; near-stasis or stasis endpoint) and tris-acryl gelatin (TAG) microspheres (n = 30; 500–700 μm; “pruned-tree” endpoint) was performed. Infarction rates were calculated for the dominant tumor and for small (< 2 cm) and large (> 2 cm) nondominant tumors. The primary endpoint was tumor infarction at 24 hours measured by contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging assessed by a blinded reviewer.ResultsBaseline characteristics were similar between groups. The primary endpoint was similar in both treatments (≥ 91% dominant tumor infarction; SPVA. 86.2%; TAG, 93.3%, P = .35). Complete infarction (100%) was also similar between arms at 24 hours and 3 months. Symptom severity was reduced and quality of life improved equally at 3 and 12 months in each treatment group. Complications were minor in both groups.ConclusionsUterine leiomyoma infarction at 24 hours and 3 months after treatment with SPVA or TAG microspheres was comparable when using near-stasis as a procedural endpoint with SPVA microspheres. Symptom relief was maintained for as long as 12 months for both embolic agents.     

金水宝胶囊联合舒洛地特治疗早期糖尿病肾病的临床研究

目的探讨金水宝胶囊联合舒洛地特治疗早期糖尿病肾病的临床效果。方法选取2015年1月—2018年1月河北大学附属医院收治的早期糖尿病肾病患者80例,随机分成对照组(40例)和治疗组(40例)。对照组口服舒洛地特软胶囊,1粒/次,2次/d。治疗组在对照组基础上口服金水宝胶囊,6粒/次,3次/d。两组患者均连续治疗4个月。观察两组患者临床疗效,同时比较治疗前后两组患者尿白蛋白排泄率(UAE)、24 h尿蛋白定量(24 h-UTP)值、血清肌酐(Cr)和尿素氮(BUN)水平、血脂、内皮功能、炎症及氧化应激指标和肾动脉血流参数。结果治疗后,对照组的总有效率为75.0%,显著低于治疗组的92.5%,两组比较差异具有统计学意义(P0.05)。治疗后,两组UAE、24 h-UTP值及血清Cr、BUN水平均显著降低(P0.05),且治疗组患者UAE、24h-UTP值及血清Cr、BUN水平明显低于对照组(P0.05)。治疗后,两组血清三酰甘油(TG)、低密度脂蛋白胆固醇(LDL-C)、内皮素(ET)-1、C反应蛋白(CRP)浓度及外周血中性粒细胞与淋巴细胞比值(NLR)较治疗前均显著降低(P0.05),血清降钙素基因相关肽(CGRP)、超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)水平则均显著升高(P0.05),且治疗组患者上述血脂、内皮功能、炎症及氧化应激指标水平明显好于对照组(P0.05)。治疗后,两组患者肾动脉血流参数RI和PI值均显著降低(P0.05),且治疗组患者RI和PI值明显低于对照组(P0.05)。结论金水宝胶囊联合舒洛地特治疗早期糖尿病肾病能有效减少患者尿蛋白排泄,保护肾功能,纠正脂质代谢紊乱,改善微循环及肾脏血流动力学。     

Analysis of Reported Adverse Events with Uterine Artery Embolization for Leiomyomas

Study Objective

To analyze and investigate reports associated with uterine artery embolization used for treatment of myomas using this database.

复方丹参滴丸联用金水宝胶囊治疗2型糖尿病肾病早期的临床观察

[目的]探讨复方丹参滴丸联用金水宝胶囊对2型糖尿病肾病早期微量白蛋白尿的影响。[方法]68例早期2型糖尿病肾病患者随机分为2组,联合用药组35例,开搏通组33例。测定患者治疗前后24h尿微量白蛋白排泄率(UAE)及内生肌酐清除率(C_Cr)。[结果]联合用药组降低UAE,总有效率为94.3%,明显优于开搏通组的60.6%,P<0.05。联合用药组的C_Cr明显低于开搏通组,P<0.01。[结论]复方丹参滴丸与金水宝胶囊联合治疗早期糖尿病肾病,可降低尿微量白蛋白和内生肌酐清除率,延缓糖尿病肾病发展,效果显著。