The decay of house dust mite allergens, Der p I and Der p II, under natural conditions

Background: Fluctuations in the level of mite allergens in domestic house dust are the result of changes in the balance between synthesis, removal and decay. Purely physical forces as well as enzymatic degradation, mediated by house dust inhabiting microbes, may contribute to the decay of allergens in domestic dust. Knowledge about the speed of decay is essential for an understanding of the dynamics of allergen levels. Objective: The present study is a quantitative assessment of the speed of decay at nine combinations of temperature (15°C, 20°C and 25°C) and relative humidity (33%, 55% and 75%). Methods: Samples of mite infested material of an old rug were stored at these temperature/relative humidity-combinations for 6, 12 or 18 months, after the mites were killed by cither a freezing treatment or an acaricide (lindane). The microbes living in the rug presumably survive these treatments. Concentrations of Der p I and Der p II + Der f II. in extracts of the rug material, were measured by a radio immunoassay. Results: No significant changes in the levels of Der p I and Der p II +Der f II, could be detected even after 1¹/₂ year at a high temperature and humidity. Conclusion: These findings incidate that mite allergens can be extremely stable under normal domestic circumstances.     

Development of an animal model for neuroleptic malignant syndrome: heat-exposed rabbits with haloperidol and atropine administration exhibit increased muscle activity, hyperthermia, and high serum creatine phosphokinase level

The neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a life-threatening complication of neuroleptic treatment. To elucidate the pathogenesis of NMS, an animal model has been developed. Experimental rabbits treated with haloperidol (1 mg/kg) by intramuscular injection, were studied for the diagnostic symptoms of increased muscle rigidity, elevated body temperature, and high serum creatine phosphokinase (CPK) level. Administration of haloperidol (1 mg/kg) and atropine (0.4 mg/kg), and exposure to high ambient temperature (35°C) induced a significant increase in electromyographic activity with muscle rigidity similar to that observed in patients with NMS. Such rabbits also showed elevated body temperature and serum CPK value. In addition to the similarity of the signs and symptoms, all parameters measured (muscle rigidity, body temperature, and serum CPK level) were normalized by dantrolene treatment. The effectiveness of dantrolene in the experimental animal partially confirms the validity of this animal model for NMS. This experimental animal model for NMS may be useful to elucidate the pathogenesis of NMS.     

腕管综合征主要症状体征敏感性与特异性的比较

目的　比较腕管综合征 (carpaltunnelsyndrome ,CTS)主要症状、体征的敏感性与特异性。方法　对 10 1例 ( 162只手 )进行症状严重程度与功能状况的询问 ,感觉、运动功能的检查 ;其中 62只手在术后 6周再次测定。结果　 162只患手中 15 8只具有典型症状 ( 98% )。Phalen征、前臂正中神经加压征、Semmes Weinstein单丝纤维测试阳性率分别为 98%、96%、82 %。 87%的患手出现肌力下降 ,拇短展肌肌力测定 (定量法 )结果显示 ,与徒手法相比 ,不同性别间、术前与术后的差异均具非常显著意义 (P <0 .0 1)。结论　典型症状、Phalen征、前臂正中神经加压征、拇短展肌肌力变化的敏感性与特异性最高 ,拇短展肌肌力定量法测定是判断腕管综合征严重程度、评定疗效的一个良好的客观指标。     

Mirizzi综合征的影像学诊断

目的:探讨Mirizzi综合征的发病机理、临床表现、影像学诊断及术前诊断的重要价值.方法:查阅了大量的相关资料文献,进行对比、分析、总结归纳.结果:Mirizzi综合征是胆道系统感染的一种特殊类型,临床少见,极易造成漏诊和误诊,在术中造成不必要的胆道损伤和胆总管探查,影像学检查在诊断此综合征方面有较多的独特优势.结论:Mirizzi综合征术前可以通过影像学检查尤其是超声检查明确诊断.     

经皮肾囊穿刺封闭术治疗难治性肾病综合征临床研究

目的　探讨介入疗法对难治性肾病综合征 (RNS)的疗效。方法　将 6 4例RNS随机分为A ,B两组 ,A组 32例 ,经皮肾囊穿刺向每一肾脂肪囊 (肾囊 )内注入 2 %利多卡因 ,每周 2次 ,同时口服强的松、洛汀新、潘生丁等治疗 ,B组 32例 ,应用强的松、洛汀新、潘生丁等治疗。结果　A组总有效率为 84 .4 % ,B组为 6 5 .6 % ,两组比较 (P <0 .0 5 ) ,A组 1年内复发率低 ,为 2 9.6 % ,B组为 71.4 % ,比较两组 (P <0 .0 1)。结论　利多卡因经皮肾囊内穿刺注射封闭疗法是目前治疗RNS最有效的方法之一 ,值得临床进一步的推广应用。     

生物反馈技术治疗慢性盆底疼痛综合征及慢性前列腺炎

目的：评估生物反馈刺激治疗对慢性盆底疼痛综合征(CPPS)及慢性前列腺炎(CP)的效果。方法：评估30例患者治疗前后，前列腺液(EPS)及精液(SF)和临床症状的变化，包括每日排尿次数、尿急、疼痛和生活质量。使用侵入型的生物反馈刺激治疗仪，治疗周期5～15d，每次20min。结果：30例患者中的14例进行了5次生物反馈治疗，10例进行了10次，6例进行了15次治疗(平均每位患者治疗8．6次)，追踪生物反馈治疗后0～2个月，并比较治疗前和治疗后的结果，显示病情有明显好转。结论：生物反馈刺激治疗对CP或CPPS患者能明显改善疼痛、尿频、尿急和生活质量，对CP患者能减少EPS或SF中的WBC。     

Sideropenic Dysphagia综合征膜性蹼26例分析

目的 :研究SideropenicDysphagla (S -D)综合征膜性蹼产生的机制。方法 :回顾分析S -D综合征2 6例的临床资料。结果 :影像学检查显示膜性蹼在颈段食道前壁呈 2mm深的模样陷凹。血液学检查为缺铁性低血红蛋白性贫血改变。结论 :缺铁性贫血是S -D综合征的原因 ,铁剂治疗有效     

肠易激综合征Manning诊断标准的评价

目的 评价Manning标准诊断肠易激综合征(IBS)的真实性。方法 采用自行设计的调查表对499例对象进行调查。结果 1．随着Manning标准中结合指标数的增多，IBS组与非溃疡性消化不良及溃疡性结肠炎组鉴别的灵敏度及其95％CI明显下降，特异度及其95％CI明显上升，同时阳性预测值、阳性似然比及阴性似然比也明显上升。2．符合Manning标准中二项以上结合指标，IBS组就具有较好与健康对照组鉴别的灵敏度及其95％CI、特异度及其95％CI。结论 Manning标准中需要3项以上结合指标可较好地使IBS与非溃疡性消化不良或溃疡性结肠炎鉴别；2项以上结合指标可较好地使IBS与健康人鉴别。     

Cutaneous manifestations in the cardiofaciocutaneous syndrome, a variant of the classical Noonan syndrome. Report of a case and review of the literature

We report one patient with cardiofaciocutaneous (CFC) syndrome. He presented with clinical findings characteristic of this condition such as: cutaneous abnormalities, including ichthyosis, widespread keratosis pilaris, a peculiar craniofacial appearance with sparse, curly hair and low-set posteriorly rotated ears; congenital heart defects; and mild mental and motor retardation. We submit a comprehensive review of previously published articles regarding the dermatological findings in CFC syndrome (recently shown to be a variant of Noonan syndrome) emphasizing diagnostic criteria and its differentiation from the Costello syndrome.