An investigation of the neuropsychological profile in adults with velo-cardio-facial syndrome (VCFS).

Velo-cardio-facial syndrome (VCFS) is associated with deletions on the long arm of chromosome 22, mild intellectual disability, poor social interaction and a high prevalence of psychosis. However, to date there have been no studies investigating the neuropsychological functioning of adults with VCFS. We compared 19 adults with VCFS with 19 age, gender and IQ matched controls using a comprehensive neuropsychological battery. Compared to controls, adults with VCFS had significant impairments in visuoperceptual ability (Visual Object and Space Perception Battery), problem solving and planning (Tower of London) and abstract and social thinking (Comprehension WAIS-R). It is likely that haploinsufficiency (reduced gene dosage) of a neurodevelopmental gene or genes mapping to chromosome 22q11 underlies the cognitive deficits observed in individuals with VCFS.     

Platelets as targets of snake venom metalloproteinases

For centuries snake venoms have been known to interfere with haemostasis and this is now known basically due either to toxins activating/inhibiting clotting factors, having effects on blood vessels or interfering with platelet function. In this short review, the interaction of one major group of toxins, the snake venom metalloproteinases, with platelets is considered. This is relevant for understanding the mechanism of haemorrhage induced by these toxins.     

脉冲多普勒超声心动图评定正常人的左室舒张功能

本文用脉冲多普勒超声心动图(PDE)对103例不同年龄的正常人进行左室舒张功能的评定,表明年龄是影响正常人左室舒张功能的主要因素,并推荐一个40岁以上人群舒张功能正常与否的参考标准。     

肛肠手术辅用力月西和丙泊酚的镇静遗忘作用

目的观察低位硬膜外麻醉下肛肠手术辅用力月西和丙泊酚的镇静和遗忘作用。方法对66例患者随机分为A、B两组,分别辅用力月西和丙泊酚,观察镇静和遗忘作用及血压、心率和呼吸变化。结果两组镇静评估的比较无显著性差异(P﹤0.05);遗忘率不同,B组患者遗忘率低于A组。结论丙泊酚和力月西辅用于低位硬膜外麻醉下肛肠外科手术,都达到了良好的镇静作用,力月西更具有良好的顺行性遗忘作用。     

右心室不同部位起搏血液动力学改变的研究

目的：根据右心室不同部位起搏时血液动力学改变，研究选择置入右心室双部位起搏器辅助治疗心脏扩大合并充血性心力衰竭(CHF)，观察临床效果及心脏功能；方法：对13例在心内科住院的扩张型心肌病、缺血性心肌病、心动过速性心肌病所致心力衰竭的患者，男9侈4，女4侈4，年龄36岁～75岁(平均58．61岁)，心功能均在Ⅲ级～Ⅳ级(NYHA)，均有置入起搏器的适应证。术中通过Swan—ganz漂浮导管对右心室内不同部位起搏10分钟后测各部位的急性血液动力学改变，然后置入右心室双部位起搏器(右室流出道应用主动固定电极)。术后应用心电图、超声心动图观察右心室双部位起搏的血液动力学效果；结果：全组13例患者术中检查及置入右心室双部位起搏器均获成功。测得右心室流出道起搏(RV—OT)和右室心尖部(RVA) 右室流出道(RVOT)起搏时各参数均较单纯右室心尖部(RVA)为好。置入心脏起搏器后观察射血分数从0．31提高至0．39，左室充盈时间延长，二尖瓣返流量减少，心脏缩小，心脏功能平均提高Ⅱ级。其中一例心功能由Ⅳ级提高至I级～Ⅱ级；结论：初步血液动力学观察提示，右心室双部位起搏能改善充血性心力衰竭患者的心功能。     

反映肾脏浓缩稀释功能的最佳指标——血、尿渗透量

介绍渗透量的临床应用及其与尿比重的对比     

Functional anatomy and biomechanics of the meniscus

The meniscus is no longer considered the evolutionary remnant in the knee joint.Rather, it is now well established as an important structure that is integral to the complex biomechanics and proper functioning of the knee. The medial and lateral menisci form two crescent-shaped wedges of fibrocartilage between the femoral condyles and tibial plateaus.The knee joint biomechanics are based on a complex interaction of these intra-articular structures. The functions ascribed to the menisci include load transmission, shock absorption, stability, proprioception, joint lubrication, and joint nutrition. Load transmission generally is accepted as one of its primary functions. The menisci transmit a portion of the axial forces across the knee joint by converting this load into “hoop stresses.” This is accomplished by their unique shape, composition, and anatomic attachments. The menisci are relatively mobile structures and their motion during knee flexion also is determined by their shape and soft tissue attachments/constraints. Preservation of the meniscal functions is essential, and the authors review the basic anatomic and biomechanical concepts necessary to understand techniques for repair and restoration of these functions.     

新生儿缺氧缺血性脑病血浆内皮素与肺功能的关系

目的 :探讨内皮素 (ET)、在新生儿缺氧缺血性脑病 (HIE)中的作用及与肺功能关系。方法 :将 4 2例 HIE患儿按病情分为轻、中、重三组 ,各组均在入院后第 2天采用婴儿体描箱进行潮气呼吸分析、有效气道阻力及功能残气量等肺功能测定同时用放射免疫法测定血浆 ET水平。结果 :中、重度 HIE组血浆 ET水平均高于轻度组及对照组 ;中、重度HIE组肺功能测定提示 TPTEF/ TE、VPEF/ VE、PEF的下降。重度 HIE组潮气量下降 ,有效气道阻力增高。结论 :血浆ET水平增高与 HIE病情的严重程度相一致 ,肺功能检测指标可以解释血浆 ET水平的增高在新生儿中、重度 HIE发生肺动脉高压及急性肺损伤中起的作用 ,对 HIE临床治疗有一定的指导作用     

幼儿园824名3－6岁幼儿肝功能、乙肝表面抗原检测结果分析

为了解幼儿的肝功能和ＨＢｓＡｇ携带情况，我们于１９９１年肝炎发病高峰季节对我县四所幼儿园共８２４名幼儿进行了ＡＬＴ、ＴＴＴ、ＺｎＴＴ、ＨＢｓＡｇ检测。结果ＡＬＴ、ＴＴＴ均升高１例，有体征；ＡＬＴ单项升高６例，无症状；ＨＢｓＡｇ阳性５８例，其中９例ＡＬＴ升高，４例ＴＴＴ升高。幼儿园是幼儿集中的地方、同吃、同住、接触密切，对ＨＢｓＡｇ阴性者接种乙肝疫苗，对ＡＬＴ升高者不能忽视以免发生肝炎流行。     

检测各型乙肝患者血小板功能的临床意义

检测198例各型乙肝患者血小板功能的五个项目：血小板总数、粘附试验、聚集试验、血块退缩、血小板第3因子有效性，发现各期乙肝患者血小板功能的异常有显著性差异（P＜0．01）．并提示乙肝患者除有血小板数量的改变外，还有质量的改变，因此，全面的血小板功能检测可作为估计乙肝患者肝损害程度的辅助指标．