Out of the boxes,out of the silos: The need of interdisciplinary collaboration to reduce poor-quality medical products in the supply chain

In this paper, we argue that understanding and addressing the problem of poor-quality medical products requires a more interdisciplinary approach than has been evident to date. While prospective studies based on rigorous standardized methodologies are the gold standard for measuring the prevalence of poor-quality medical products and understanding their distribution nationally and internationally, they should be complemented by social science research to unpack the complex set of social, economic, and governance factors that underlie these patterns. In the following sections, we discuss specific examples of prospective quality surveys and of social science studies, highlighting the value of cross-sector partnerships in driving high-quality, policy-relevant research in this area.     

A Preliminary Study of the Population-Adjusted Effectiveness of Substance Abuse Prevention Programming: Towards Making IOM Program Types Comparable

The Institute of Medicine distinguishes between programs based on who is targeted: the entire population (universal), those at risk (selective), or persons exhibiting the early stages of use or related problem behavior (indicated). Evaluations suggest that although universal programs can be effective in reducing and preventing substance use, selective and indicated programs are both more effective and have greater cost-benefit ratios. This paper tests these assumptions by comparing the impact of these program types in reducing and preventing substance use at the individual level (i.e., those exposed to intervention services) and in the population (i.e., those exposed and not exposed to intervention services). A meta-analysis was performed on 43 studies of 25 programs to examine program comparability across IOM categories. When examining unadjusted effect sizes at the individual level, universal programs were modestly more successful in reducing tobacco use, but selective and indicated programs were modestly more successful in reducing alcohol and marijuana use. When adjusted to the population level, the average effect sizes for selective and indicated programs were reduced by approximately half. At the population level, universal programs were more successful in reducing tobacco and marijuana use and selective and indicated programs were more successful in reducing alcohol use. Editors’ Strategic Implications: The authors’ focus on the public health value of a prevention strategy is compelling and provides a model for analyses of other strategies and content areas.     

东北地区2000～2005年住院军事飞行人员疾病构成和常见病疾病谱调查

目的 探讨东北地区2000～2005年住院军事飞行人员疾病的发生、发展与分布规律,为完善新时期飞行人员疾病预防、诊治和医学鉴定提供客观依据. 方法 采用流行病学回顾性调查方法 ,统计分析东北地区2000～2005年2223人次住院军事飞行人员的病例资料,并按国际疾病分类法第9版(ICD-9)编制"东北地区2000～2005年军事飞行人员疾病构成"和"东北地区2000～2005年军事飞行人员常见病疾病谱".应用SPSS 10.0统计软件进行统计分析. 结果 疾病构成显示,军事飞行人员肌肉骨骼系统疾病多年居首位,构成比是居第2位的消化系统疾病的2～3倍.与1995年比较,肌肉骨骼系统、感觉器官及泌尿生殖系统疾病的构成比上升显著;疾病谱显示腰椎间盘突出症、颈椎病、头痛、神经性耳聋和心律失常居前5位. 结论 21世纪前6年东北地区军事飞行人员常见病是腰椎间盘突出症、颈椎病、头痛、神经性耳聋和心律失常.提示转氨酶增高、半月板损伤和颈椎间盘突出症增加迅速,应引起关注.     

PCR-SSP法HLA-A、B基因分型与血清学分型的比较

目的比较聚合酶链反应-序列特异性引物(PCR-SSP)进行HLA-Ⅰ类A、B抗原位点分型的准确性,并探讨血清学分型错误发生的原因。方法用PCR-SSP以及单克隆抗体血清学分型技术对HLA-A、B分型并比较。结果34例样本PCR-SSP基因分型无假阳性和假阴性出现。PCR-SSP法与血清学比较,血清学检出错误或漏检率分别为HLA-A位点23.5%,B位点26.5%。血清学发生错误或易混淆的抗原有:A2和A68、A32和A33,B5、B60和61。结论PCR-SSP法进行HLA-A、B抗原等位基因分型具有分辨率高、特异性强、重复性好、实验过程简捷快速、分型结果较血清学更加准确可靠的优点。     

断腕再植术后手内在肌挛缩

探讨断腕再植术后手内在肌挛缩的发生率、治疗方法及预防。方法:作者总结了近24年内进行断腕再植并得到随访的63例资料,对其中发生手内在肌挛缩41例的发病机理、治疗结果及预防进行了分析和讨论。结果:63例断腕再植术后有41例发生手内在肌挛缩,发生率为65％。缺血时间超过16小时与16小时内的断腕再植术后手内在肌挛缩的发生率,两者差异有显著性意义(t=3.81,p<0.05)。二期行手内在肌手术矫正者效果不理想。结论:断腕再植术后手内在肌挛缩的处理关键在于预防。清创后用肝素化全血对离断手进行灌注,早期行手内在肌筋膜间区减压,将会取得较好的效果。     

大中学生预防艾滋病生活技能需求

目的了解我国学生对学校预防艾滋病教育中生活技能的需求情况,为今后开展以生活技能为基础的预防艾滋病教育提供依据。方法对北京市5所初中3、所高中和2所大学的1207名学生进行问卷调查。结果无论初中、高中还是大学生,多数学生都认为这些生活技能要素在开展预防艾滋病教育中能够起到重要的作用。不同学段学生对9类技能的认知重要程度不同,初中生认为认识和解决问题能力最重要,高中生认为创造性思维能力最重要,大学生认为批判性思维能力最重要。结论根据学生年龄有所侧重地开展以生活技能为基础的学校预防艾滋病教育十分重要。     

Occupational allergic contact dermatitis and composition of acrylates in dentin bonding systems

Background Dentin-bonding systems contain sensitizing acrylates. They are increasingly used in dentistry, but only few cases of allergy have been encountered. Objective This study reports observations on eleven patients sensitized by acrylates in dentin-bonding compounds. Furthermore, the composition of dentin-bonding products was analysed and compared with the information given in the material safety data sheets. Methods Patch testing was performed to reveal allergic contact dermatitis, and chamber provocation tests to reveal possible respiratory sensitivity. Gas chromatography/mass spectrometry was used to analyse the chemical composition of the bonding products. Results The most common sensitizer in our material of eleven patients was 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (2-HEMA). Another putative sensitizer, BIS-GMA, used in dentin adhesives, did not cause sensitization. The typical allergic dermatitis localized to the fingertips (pulpitis). Seven of the eleven patients also developed paresthesia of the fingertips. One patient with positive patch test reactions to (meth)acrylates had pharyngitis hut no skin symptoms. One patient was sensitized because she had been patch tested with too high a concentration (undiluted) of dentin-bonding components. Material safety sheets gave inaccurate or wrong information about the contents. Conclusion Dentin-bonding acrylates are strong sensitizers, and even a single exposure may sensitize.     

X线引导下经皮通用脊柱系统内固定治疗胸腰椎骨折

目的探讨X线引导下经皮通用脊柱系统(USS)内固定治疗胸腰椎骨折的可行性.方法 2002年10月～2004年5月对无须减压胸腰椎骨折8例采用后路经皮USS椎弓根螺钉植入,在椎旁肌深层置入固定棒行伤椎复位固定.结果手术时间120～240 min,平均140 min.术中出血量20～90 ml,平均40 ml.后凸Cobb's角术前(21.5±4.3)°、术后(2.7±1.5)°(t=17.541,P=0.001),椎体塌陷术前18.5%±4.1%、术后2.4%±1.0%(t=16.504,P=0.001).术后3周佩戴腰围支具下床,复查Frankel分级,C级恢复至D级2例,D级恢复至E级1例,保持D级1例,保持E级4例.结论经皮USS内固定治疗无须减压的胸腰椎骨折创伤小,恢复快,但技术难度高,X线暴露时间长.     

环氧乙烷对大鼠DNA损伤机理的研究

为探讨环氧乙烷（ＥｔＯ）对ＤＮＡ分子水平的损伤作用，采用血红蛋白基因特异性的单引物，对用ＥｔＯ染毒不同时间的Ｗｉｓｔａｒ雄鼠和对照个体的肝、肾、睾丸等组织的ＤＮＡ进行半随机ＰＣＲ扩增。结果显示：在吸入染毒（８００ｍｇ／ｍ３）６～９周条件下，ＥｔＯ可引起肝、肾、睾丸等组织不同程度的ＤＮＡ损伤，其中睾丸组织ＤＮＡ损伤最为严重。