间期荧光原位杂交检测核心结合因子相关急性白血病的初步研究

目的应用间期荧光原位杂交技术(I-FISH)检测初诊急性白血病患者中核心结合因子(CBF)受累的染色体异常情况并对治疗后患者的微小残留病(MRD)进行监测,同时对I-FISH与常规染色体G显带的灵敏度进行比较。方法在骨髓形态学初筛的基础上,应用常规染色体G显带技术对15例急性髓系白血病(AML)进行核型分析,应用I-FISH对患者可能受累的CBF相关靶基因进行检测,其中7例患者治疗后进行了MRD监测。结果(1)正常对照组中,CYTOCELL公司提供的3种探针(AML1/ETO易位探针、MYH11基因断裂点双色探针和ETV6/AML1易位探针)的正常分界值分别为4.13%、1.95%和2.12%。(2)常规染色体G显带分析,15例患者中有6例伴有潜在累及CBF基因的染色体异常,其中8例AML-M2中5例伴t(8;21),2例AML-M4EO中1例伴inv(16),5例儿童B系急性淋巴细胞白血病(B-ALL)未检出相应的异常。I-FISH检测15例患者发现有12例累及CBF基因,其中8例AML-M2患者均为AML1/ETO融合基因(+),2例AML-M4EO病人CBFβ/MYH11融合基因均为(+),5例儿童B-ALL中2例ETV6/AML融合基因(+)。(3)3例AML-M2患者中2例MRD阳性;2例M4E0患者治疗后MRD监测结果均阴性;2例B-ALL患者1例阴性,1例阳性。结论I-FISH较常规染色体G显带技术能够更灵敏地检测出累及CBF的急性白血病,在初诊时联合应用这两种     

经皮冠状动脉腔内切割球囊成形术的临床应用

目的　评价经皮冠状动脉腔内切割球囊成形术 (CBA)治疗初治病变和支架内再狭窄的疗效。　方法　 35例冠心病病人 (初治病人 7例 ,支架内再狭窄病人 2 8例 )施行CBA。左前降支病变 2 5处 ,左回旋支病变 10处 ,右冠病变 7处。初治病变平均狭窄 (85 9± 7 2 ) % ,支架内再狭窄的平均狭窄程度是 (89 6± 8 9) %。CBA后即刻行冠脉造影评价近期手术成功率 ,随后严格的临床随访每个月 2次 ,共 6个月 ,以评价中期疗效。　结果　共使用切割球囊 4 2个 ,直径 (3 2± 0 3)mm(3 0～ 3 75mm) ,长度 10～ 15mm ,扩张压力 (72 7± 6 0 )kPa(6 0 6～ 10 10kPa) ,扩张次数 (5 0± 2 1)次 (4～ 7次 ) ,扩张时间 (2 0 3 6± 90 8)s。CBA近期手术成功率 10 0 % ,无严重冠脉闭塞等并发症。术前病变的狭窄程度为 (89 6± 8 9) % ,术后残余狭窄为 (8 8± 3 7) % (P <0 0 1)。 6个月随访未发现心绞痛复发 ,心电图和超声心动图无心肌缺血加重的证据。　结论　切割球囊不论对初治还是冠状动脉支架内再狭窄的病人 ,都是安全有效的介入治疗方法 ,其近期手术成功率高 ,中期的临床疗效确切。     

冠状动脉造影正常的急性心肌梗死临床分析

目的对比观察急性心肌梗死(AMI)冠脉造影正常和异常患者的临床表现.方法同期144例AMI患者,于发病12h内行尿激酶溶栓,并于心梗后7～14d内行经皮冠状动脉造影术,梗死相关动脉(IRA)再通且无冠脉病变者为冠脉正常组,再通且有冠脉病变及PTC成功者为冠脉异常组.记录二组患者易患因素,观察ST段抬高总和及90min回落程度,比较二组住院期间心脏事件发生率,并于出院前行超声心动图检查.结果144例患者中冠脉正常组10例,冠脉异常组134例,前者较后者年龄轻,男性,吸烟等诱因多见;造影时TMI 3级多见;ST段抬高总和于90min回落明显(P＜0.05);住院期间心脏事件发生率明显降低(P＜0.05);出院前超声心动图提示左室射血分数较高(P＜0.05).结论AMI冠脉造影正常者相对年龄轻,吸烟诱因多,住院期间心功能和临床预后好.     

非T细胞去除HLA单倍体匹配造血干细胞移植治疗白血病

目的：探讨相关HLA单倍体匹配造血千细胞移植治疗白血病的疗效及移植相关并发症。方法：4例白血病患者接受单倍体相合未去T细胞造血干细胞移植，3例为HLA-A、B、DR3个位点不合亲缘骨髓移植，1例为HLA-DR位点不合外周血造血干细胞移植，3例移植时处于完全缓解(CR)期，1例处于慢性粒细胞白细病(CML)急变期，预处理采用阿糖胞苷 环磷酰胺(CTX) 全身照射(TBI)，Graft versus host disease(GVHD)预防联合使用环孢菌素A(CsA)、甲氨喋呤(MTX)、兔抗人胸腺细胞球蛋白(ATG)、抗CD25单抗、霉酚酸酯(MMF)。结果：4例均获得造血重建，植入直接证据检测证实完全供者造血，3例无aGVHD，1例发生Ⅱ度肠道aGVHD，1例移植后3个月复发，2例在行供者淋巴细胞输注治疗后均并发了Ⅲ度肠道和Ⅱ度肝脏aGVHD．免疫重建延迟。至今，3例存活( 70天- 19个月)，均为持续完全缓解(CCR)，1例 11个月因感染死亡。讨论：未去T细胞单倍体相合HSCT造血重建稳定，移植相关并发症较少，重症GVHD发生率可能低。     

Usefulness of osteoprotegerin in assessing responses to neridronate treatment in Paget's disease of bone

Osteoprotegerin (OPG) is a protein that inhibits of osteoclastogenesis. The aim this study was to evaluate the response of serum OPG levels to neridronate treatment in patients with Paget's disease of bone resistant to previous therapy. Nine patients (4 men) affected by active Paget’s disease of bone (6 polyostotic, 3 monostotic) not responsive to clodronate were studied. Serum OPG, osteocalcin, total and bone isoenzyme of alkaline phosphatase (AP and BAP, respectively), and urinary deoxypyridinoline (DPD) were measured before and 5 months after neridronate treatment (100 mg/day, i.v. for two days). A scintigraphic activity index (SAI) was also calculated before treatment. Mean baseline OPG levels were within normal values and were not significantly different 5 months after neridronate treatment. In contrast, there were significant reductions in AP (41.9%, p<0.02) and BAP (38.8%, p<0.04). Serum OPG levels correlated with DPD (r=0.925) and SAI (r=0.689). Although OPG is an important regulator of bone metabolism, in our series of already treated patients it was not a sensitive marker for diagnosing Paget's disease and for monitoring the response to pharmacological treatment, whereas AP and BAP confirmed their clinical usefulness. This preliminary study requires confirmation by a study with a larger population.     

Sleep complaints and their relation with drug treatment in patients suffering from Parkinson's disease.

The aim of this research was to quantify sleep problems in patients suffering from Parkinson's disease by means of the new Parkinson's Disease Sleep Scale (PDSS) and to correlate such problems with the possible influence of current drug treatment. A total of 70 patients (36 men and 34 women) with a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease were enrolled. Their mean age was 69.7 +/- 8.2 years, and duration of disease was 7.4 +/- 4.8 years. All patients completed the PDSS and the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS Parts I-IV). Drug consumption and doses were registered. The mean score on the PDSS scale was 109.23 +/- 19.75 and on the UPDRS III scale was 25.24 +/- 11.35. The lowest scores were obtained in Item 3 (sleep fragmentation): 5.53 (2.46); and in Item 8 (nocturia): 5.75 (2.91). There was a weak correlation between the PDSS and UPDRS III (cc = -0.355, P = 0.003), PDSS and UPDRS I (cc = -0.272, P = 0.02), and PDSS and UPDRS IV (cc = -0.416, P < 0.001). Motor conditions, mental state, and drug complications influence sleep quality. Although this effect was significant, it was not of a great magnitude. Dopaminergic drugs did not increase daytime sleepiness. As a whole, sleep quality in patients who took dopaminergic agonists did not differ from that of patients who took levodopa in monotherapy.     

Long-term benefit to pallidal deep brain stimulation in a case of dystonia secondary to pantothenate kinase-associated neurodegeneration.

Pantothenate kinase-associated neurodegeneration (PKAN) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder with onset in childhood and rapid progression. There is no causative and insufficient symptomatic drug therapy. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the internal pallidum (GPi) has been reported to improve motor function. Most case reports, however, are limited to short observational periods. The impact of DBS on the progression and life expectancy in PKAN is unknown. We present a 5-year outcome and video documentation of bilateral GPi-DBS of an adolescent patient suffering from genetically defined PKAN.     

Calciphylaxis – a topical overview

'Calciphylaxis', a calcification syndrome associated with ischaemic cutaneous necrosis, is acquired naturally in humans in disease states. It is a life and limb-threatening complication, usually observed in patients with renal disease and secondary hyperparathyroidism, but known to occur in the absence of renal or parathyroid disease. The reported mortality rate, which ranges from 60-80%, relates to wound infection, sepsis and organ failure. It is a small-vessel vasculopathy, which is estimated to occur in about 4% of haemodialysis patients. Clinically, violaceous, reticulate areas of cutaneous necrosis and eschar may be evident, particularly in the extremities. In addition to the clinical picture, a raised calcium phosphorous product, an elevated parathyroid hormone level, radiographic evidence of vessel and soft-tissue calcification and the finding of mural calcification affecting small arteries and arterioles on histopathology help to confirm the diagnosis of this entity which generally has a poor prognosis. A high index of suspicion and an active multidisciplinary management approach, with rigorous attention to wound care and prevention of sepsis, are vital in the management of these patients. In this overview, we discuss the pathophysiology, clinical features and associations, risk factors, diagnosis and management issues relating to calciphylaxis.     

Kidney Transplantation Substantially Improves Endothelial Progenitor Cell Dysfunction in Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease

Endothelial progenitor cells (EPC) are involved in endothelial repair and maintenance. Dysfunction of EPC may contribute to accelerated arteriosclerosis in chronic kidney disease. Kidney transplantation (KTx) improves both survival and endothelial function of dialysis patients. In a prospective study, we tested to which extent KTx changes EPC biology. We studied number and function (migratory activity, adhesion to extracellular matrix proteins and to mature endothelial cells [EC]) of EPC in 20 patients during dialysis and 3, 6, 9 and 12 months after KTx. Twenty-two healthy volunteers served as matched controls. Circulating precursor populations were measured by flow cytometric analysis. Cytokines relevant for EPC mobilization were monitored. Compared to the dialysis state, KTx increased the migration of EPC to approximately 2-fold. Adhesion to fibronectin and to collagen type IV was significantly increased after KTx. An improved adhesion rate of EPC to mature EC was observed. The number of EPC decreased. The amount of precursor populations showed no difference compared to the pretransplant state. Our study shows an improved function of EPC after KTx. This finding indicates an improved potential for endothelial repair which in turn may contribute to enhanced endothelial function and reduced cardiovascular morbidity after KTx.