Changes in muscle morphology in dialysis patients after 6 months of aerobic exercise training.

BACKGROUND: In the present study we investigated the effect of a 6-month aerobic exercise programme on the morphology of the gastrocnemius muscle of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients. METHODS: Twenty-four ESRD patients volunteered to participate in the training programme and underwent muscle biopsy before training. Eighteen patients completed the training programme of whom nine agreed to a post-training biopsy (one woman and eight men, mean age 56 +/- 15 years). Data are presented for the nine subjects who were biopsied before (PRE) and after training (POST) and separately for the 15 subjects for whom we only have a biopsy before training (cross-sectional group). RESULTS: There were no significant differences (P > 0.05) in fibre type distribution or myosin heavy chain (MyHC) expression between the cross-sectional and PRE/POST groups. The mean cross-section fibre area after training (POST) increased by 46% compared with the PRE training status (P < 0.01). The proportion of atrophic fibres decreased significantly after training in type I, IIa and IIx fibre populations (from 51 to 15%, 58 to 21% and 62 to 32%, respectively). Significant differences were also found in capillary contact per fibre (CC/F), with the muscle having 24% (P < 0.05) more CC/F compared with the PRE training status. No significant differences in cytochrome c oxidase concentration were found between the groups. CONCLUSIONS: In conclusion, exercise appeared to be beneficial in renal rehabilitation by correcting the fibre atrophy, increasing the cross-section fibre area and improving the capillarization in the skeletal muscle of renal failure patients.     

不同类型西洋参花、叶的电镜比较观察

采用扫描电镜对单、双茎西洋参的花粉、叶进行了观察,证明两者在花粉壁的雕纹、叶表皮角质沉积纹理的超微结构上存在着明显的差异。     

Experiences and perceived roles of occupational therapists working with children with special learning needs during transition to school: A pilot study

Occupational therapists provide support to children with special learning needs and their families during the child's transition from early childhood to mainstream school. Little has been documented regarding the role and experiences of occupational therapists working with children, families and teachers during transition in an Australian context. Six paediatric occupational therapists from one geographical area in New South Wales were interviewed and asked to relay their role and experiences when providing a service to children with special learning needs during their transition to school. Participants described their role to include: preparing the child for school; working with school personnel; and providing parental support. Although participants described both positive and negative experiences, among the negative experiences were: limited time to provide a service; recommendations to school personnel not being followed; school personnel not being supportive; feeling uncomfortable in the classroom; and limited involvement in planning. Participants described a role which is consistent with current school-based occupational therapy practice; however, in the participants' experience, there was a gap between the ideal service and what participants were able to provide. This included limited collaboration with teachers.     

Alpha and gamma motoneurons in the peroneal nuclei of the cat spinal cord: an ultrastructural study.

The aim of the present study was to investigate whether ultrastructural features can be used as a guide to identify alpha- and gamma-motoneurons among the intermediate-size neurons of the peroneal motor nuclei. The peroneus brevis and peroneus tertius muscles of adult cats were injected with horseradish peroxidase, and motoneurons labeled by retrograde axonal transport were examined by electron microscopy. In both nuclei, the distributions of cell-body diameters, measured in the light microscope, were bimodal covering the range of 28-84 microns, with a trough around 50 microns. The sample of 25 motoneurons selected for the ultrastructural study included not only large (presumed alpha) and small (presumed gamma) neurons but also intermediate-size cell bodies with diameters in the 40-60 microns range. For each motoneuron, 2-5 profiles were reconstructed from ultrathin sections taken at 6-8 microns intervals. Synaptic boutons were counted and their lengths of apposition were measured. On the basis of three criteria, namely: (1) bouton types present on the membrane, (2) percentage of membrane length covered by synapses, and (3) the aspect of the nucleolus, all the examined motoneurons, including those with intermediate sizes, fell into one of two categories. Fourteen motoneurons, with cell-body diameters in a range of 55-84 microns, were contacted by all types of boutons (mainly S-type with spherical vesicles, F-type with flattened vesicles, and C-type with subsynaptic cistern); the synaptic covering of the somatic membrane was over 40% and the nucleus contained a vacuolated nucleolus. These were considered alpha-motoneurons. Eleven motoneurons, with only S and F boutons, a synaptic covering under 30%, a compact nucleolus and a cell-body diameter ranging between 28 and 50 microns, were considered gamma-motoneurons. No other combination of the three criteria was observed. These results show that unequivocal distinction of alpha- and gamma-motoneurons is possible in the peroneal nuclei, on the basis of morphological differences independent of cell-body size.     

某特种兵大队新兵下肢军事训练伤情况调查

[目的]了解某特种兵部队新兵在入伍基础军事训练中发生的各种下肢训练伤的特点,为部队制定相应的预防措施提供科学依据。[方法]调查了该部队2006年度281名新兵的入伍训练情况(1~3个月),设计训练伤调查表,通过问卷调查了解训练伤发病情况,并进行分类调查统计。[结果]该部队2006年度入伍新兵在基础军事训练中发生下肢损伤75人,发生率为26.69%,发生下肢伤75人中,以小腿部位损伤最多,共35例,占下肢损伤的46.67%。踝关节损伤17例,占22.67%。足部损伤11例,占14.67%。下肢伤中急性损伤为20例,占26.67%,过劳性损伤55例,占73.33%。下肢损伤中骨与关节损伤38例,占50.67%,软组织损伤37例,占49.33%。损伤的原因:场地等外部环境因素18人次,训练负荷过大61人次,损伤所发生的训练项目:大部分为3 km跑,达64人次。[结论]下肢运动损伤是军事训练的常见病和多发病,其发病特点和发生规律各不相同且相当复杂。在该调查中,训练负荷过大所导致的软组织过劳性损伤最为重要。因此,在平常的军事训练中,应该加强健康宣教工作,在新兵训练过程中要注意战士的身体承受情况,循序渐进,减少下肢训练伤的发生。     

Frequency and causes of shunt revisions in different cerebrospinal fluid shunt types

Summary Shunt complications and revisions are common in hydrocephalic patients treated with a ventriculo-atrial or a ventriculo-peritoneal shunt. The reported revision rate differs very much but the rate of revision is close to 50% in many papers. Data from 884 hydrocephalic patients treated with various shunt types in the period 1958–1989 were recorded retrospectively in order to evaluate the frequency of revision for various shunt types and secondly to analyse the specific reasons for the shunt revisions.The rate of shunt revision was 45%. The Pudenz shunt was revised more often (62%) than the remaining shunt types. The Hakim and the Orbis-Sigma shunts had fewer revisions (35% and 27%, respectively) than the other observed shunt types. A defect of or an obstruction in the ventricular catheters was a frequent cause of revision followed by a defect or an obstruction of the distal catheter, a displacement of the distal catheter and an acute infection. Because of the higher rate of revision for the Pudenz shunt the rate of the above mentioned specific complications is also higher in most of the subgroups for that specific shunt type. Driven by these experiences it is reasonable to seek to develop and introduce new shunt types in an attempt to reduce the complication rate.     

Abnormal behavior of elderly people residing in institutions of medical and social welfare systems

Abstract We investigated factors correlated with abnormal behavior in the elderly residing in a special nursing home (group A) and a psychiatric hospital (group B) using the dementia behavior disturbance scale, the mini mental state examination, the Japanese version of the Philadelphia Geriatric Center morale scale, and the ADL assessment scale. The cognitive function of group B was decreased compared with that of group A, but most activities of daily living (ADL) in the latter group were disrupted compared with those in the former. Only a few categories of ADL correlated with abnormal behavior in group A, whereas cognitive function, quality of life, and most categories of ADL correlated with abnormal behavior in group B. These results suggest that factors correlated with abnormal behavior in the elderly differ within institutions of medical and social welfare systems.     

A Disseminated Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma in a 9-Year-Old Boy Disclosed by Chromosomal Translocation (2;13) (q35;q14)

A 9-year-old boy presented with a small subcutaneous tumor of the trunk and diffuse bone marrow involvement. The first histological diagnosis given was undifferentiated malignancy possibly of neural crest origin and chemotherapy was started immediately using vincristine, cyclophosphamide, cisplatin, and teniposide (OPEC). Complete response was achieved after four courses of chemotherapy. Histological slides were then reviewed and the final diagnosis of alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) was retained. Moreover, chromosome analysis of malignant cells in the bone marrow revealed a translocation involving chromosomes 2 and 13:t(2;13) (q35;q14). This specific karyotype finding has been recently reported in a few cases and could be specific for alveolar RMS. The patient had a relapse 7 months after diagnosis and died 4 months later.     

新型饮水对小鼠繁殖及抗氧化酶活性的影响

目的　探讨新型饮水对健康的影响及其保健作用。方法　将矿溶生态水、活化水、纯净水、矿泉水、碱性离子水等 5种新型饮水作为唯一水源分别喂饲亲代及子代小鼠 3个月 ,对照给予天然水。观察它们对小鼠体重、繁殖及抗氧化酶活性的影响。结果　与天然水比较 ,活化水、矿溶生态水促进亲代雄性小鼠体重增长 (P <0 0 5) ;矿溶生态水使子代小鼠、矿泉水和碱性离子水使子代雄性小鼠体重增长缓慢 (P <0 0 5) ;纯净水使新生仔鼠体重减轻 (P <0 0 5) ,活化水、矿溶生态水使小鼠窝产仔数增多 (P <0 0 5) ,5种水对小鼠受孕率、妊娠率、出生存活率无影响 ;矿溶生态水、活化水、纯净水、矿泉水使小鼠肝组织SOD活力升高 (P <0 0 5) ,碱性离子水使肝组织SOD活力降低 (P <0 0 5)。结论　 5种新型饮水对小鼠体重有影响 ,对受孕率、妊娠率、出生存活率无影响 ;矿溶生态水、活化水、纯净水、矿泉水有提高SOD活力作用     

医院配电室和特种设备的安全管理

本文主要探讨对医院配电室和特种设备的安全管理，消除安全隐患，间接地为医院创造效益。