Objective To evaluate the role of intra-operative hydrocortisone and post-operative dexamethasone on reducing post-operative complications following major surgeries involving oral cavity as in oral and maxillofacial s...
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Objective To evaluate the role of intra-operative hydrocortisone and post-operative dexamethasone on reducing post-operative complications following major surgeries involving oral cavity as in oral and maxillofacial surgeries performed under general anesthesia. Methodology The post-surgical stress induces changes in metabolic and endocrinal pathways and also results in activation of inflammatory pathways. Post-operative administration of steroids helps in blocking all the stages of inflammatory process. This study was conducted on a group of 20 patients undergoing major surgical procedures. These patients were administered a combination of intra-operative hydrocortisone and post-operative dexamethasone therapy. Efficacy of these drugs in reducing post-operative complications was evaluated, using parameters like post-operative pain, number of analgesic injections, edema, sore throat, nausea and vomiting. Results A 70% mean reduction in pain was seen on 2nd post-operative day and a drastic 97% pain reduction was noted on 4th post-operative day. An overall 12 mm reduction in swelling was noted over the span of 4 days of hospital stay. Post-operative administration of dexamethasone helped in reduction of sore throat up to 95% on 2nd post-operative day. A remarkable finding noted was, that, none of the patients developed nausea and vomiting post-operatively. Conclusion Surgeries done in and around the oral cavity are mostly prone to contamination as presence of saliva, bacteria, contaminants from stomach flora through acid reflux and post-operative events like vomiting, pollute the surgical site. A single intra-operative dose of hydrocortisone followed by post-operative tapered administration of dexamethasone helps in combating almost all of the post-operative complications after major oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures and hence hastens healing of surgical site. Objetivo Evaluar el papel de la administración intraoperatoria de hidrocortisona, y postoperatoria
Thromboembolic diseases continue to be one of the most prevalent medical problems today and can lead to life-threatening conditions, such as pulmonary embolism (PE). Currently, PE diagnosis and treatment are a challen...
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Thromboembolic diseases continue to be one of the most prevalent medical problems today and can lead to life-threatening conditions, such as pulmonary embolism (PE). Currently, PE diagnosis and treatment are a challenge because of acute onset right ventricular strain with right-sided heart failure, sudden death, pulmonary infarction, and cardiogenic shock, which limit the time for therapeutic success.?The aim of this study was to evaluate our perception, knowledge, and concerns regarding PE, discuss the importance of promptly diagnosing PE to provide appropriate treatment options for this life-threatening condition, list the most common clinical manifestations present when PE is suspected, and review the clinical approach to patients with suspected PE in an inpatient setting.?In addition, this study reviews the risk stratification of patients with PE and treatment options beyond anticoagulation, compares new treatment options for patients presenting with acute symptomatic PE, and compares aspiration catheters (10 f Pronto .035” and 14 f XL extraction catheter (Vascular Solutions, Minneapolis, MN)) and ultrasound-assisted catheter-directed thrombolysis (USAT) versus systemic *** literature review was limited by the quality and number of studies available regarding new treatment options for patients presenting with acute symptomatic PE. Thus, more studies are needed to prove the validity of newer treatment options being trialed, such as aspiration catheters (10 f Pronto .035” and 14 f XL extraction catheter) and USAT, with the hope that further studies will guide patient management and increase our understanding of next generation aspiration catheters, which may provide novel insights on treating acute symptomatic PE.
The use of in situ formed protective layer on conversion cathodes was introduced as a cheap and simple strategy to shield these materials from undesirable interactions with liquid electrolytes. Conversion-type cathode...
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The use of in situ formed protective layer on conversion cathodes was introduced as a cheap and simple strategy to shield these materials from undesirable interactions with liquid electrolytes. Conversion-type cathodes have been viewed as promising candidates to replace Ni-and Co-based intercalation-type cathodes for next-generation lithium (Li) and Li-ion batteries with higher specific energy, lower cost, and potentially longer cycle life. Typically, in conversion reactions two or three Li ions may be stored per just one atom of chalcogen (e.g., S or Se) or transition metal (e.g., fe or Cu used in halides). Unfortunately, in conversion chemistries the active materials or intermediate charge/discharge products suffer from various unfavorable interactions and dissolution in organic electrolytes. In this mini-review article, we discuss the current interfacial challenges and focus on the protective layers in situ formed on the cathode surface to effectively shield conversion materials from undesirable interactions with liquid electrolytes. We further explore the mechanisms and current progress offorming such protective layers by using various salts, solvents, and additives together with the insight from molecular modeling. finally, we discuss future opportunities and perspectives of in situ surface protection.
Rhizoma Bletillae is in high demand as a traditional Chinese medicine, and the natural resources have been severely damaged due to excessive exploitation. Because Bletilla striata seeds are small and have no endosperm...
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Rhizoma Bletillae is in high demand as a traditional Chinese medicine, and the natural resources have been severely damaged due to excessive exploitation. Because Bletilla striata seeds are small and have no endosperm, the seed germination rate is low in natural conditions. Traditional division propagation could not meet the demands of large-scale cultivation. Tissue culture can provide many seedlings in a short time and is more effective and convenient than other methods. Most studies on tissue culture of B. striata selected seeds as explants. This review summarized the processes of the aseptic seed germination pathway. It included such stages as seed germination, proliferation of clusters of buds, induction of root- ing and transplanting of seedlings. Influential factors as well as optimum combination and concentration of the plant growth regulators of each stage were also summarized. The further research on tissue culture of B. striata was also prospected.
The chemical characterization of Selaginella tamariscina leaves resulted in the isolation offive lignanoside derivatives (1-4 and 6) and one neolignan (5). These compounds include three new lignanosides, tamariscinos...
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The chemical characterization of Selaginella tamariscina leaves resulted in the isolation offive lignanoside derivatives (1-4 and 6) and one neolignan (5). These compounds include three new lignanosides, tamariscinosides D-f (1-3), and one liriodendrin (4) that were isolated for the first time from this plant, together with two known compounds, (2R,3S)-dihydro-2-(3,5-dimethoxy-4-hydroxypheny1)-7-methoxy-5-acetyl-benzofuran (5) and moellenoside B (6). The chemical structures of these isolated compounds were determined using 1D and 2D NMR, MS, and CD spectroscopic data, and the results were compared to data previously reported in the literatures. These compounds were also evaluated in terms of their inhibition of NO production in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated activity in the macrophage cell line RAW 264.7. Among them, compounds 1, 2, 5, and 6 exhibited a significant inhibition with IC50 values ranging from 32.3 to 55.8 mu M. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
目的探讨18f-Na f PET/CT在前列腺癌骨转移中的诊断价值及影像学特征。方法回顾性分析42例经病理证实为前列腺癌的患者的临床资料,均行18f-Na f PET/CT骨显像。比较18f-Na f PET/CT、18f-Na f PET和单独CT诊断前列腺癌骨转移灶的灵敏性...
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目的探讨18f-Na f PET/CT在前列腺癌骨转移中的诊断价值及影像学特征。方法回顾性分析42例经病理证实为前列腺癌的患者的临床资料,均行18f-Na f PET/CT骨显像。比较18f-Na f PET/CT、18f-Na f PET和单独CT诊断前列腺癌骨转移灶的灵敏性、准确性。结果18f-Na f PET/CT、18f-Na f PET、单独CT诊断前列腺癌骨转移瘤的灵敏度分别为100%、94.4%、77.8%,准确性分别为95.2%、87.0%、71.4%。18f-Na f PET/CT骨显像的准确性显著高于18f-Na f PET和单独CT(P<0.05)。结论18f-Na f PET/CT对前列腺癌骨转移诊断的灵敏度、特异性、准确性较高。
目的探讨白细胞介素-33(IL-33)在粉尘螨1类变应原(Der f 1)诱导的过敏性哮喘小鼠中的变化及作用。方法将40只雌性BALB/c小鼠用随机数字表法分为哮喘组、免疫治疗组、抑制剂组和阴性对照组(PBS组),每组10只。哮喘组、免疫治疗组和抑制剂...
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目的探讨白细胞介素-33(IL-33)在粉尘螨1类变应原(Der f 1)诱导的过敏性哮喘小鼠中的变化及作用。方法将40只雌性BALB/c小鼠用随机数字表法分为哮喘组、免疫治疗组、抑制剂组和阴性对照组(PBS组),每组10只。哮喘组、免疫治疗组和抑制剂组分别在第0、7和14天腹腔注射100μl粉尘螨变应原提取液(含100μg/ml Der f 1),抑制剂组小鼠同时注射抑制剂(可溶性ST2 100μl,用于抑制IL-33),PBS组注射等量PBS。第21天起,各组小鼠雾化吸入粉尘螨变应原提取液(0.5μg/ml),30 min/次,1次/d,连续7 d。免疫治疗组小鼠第25天起于雾化前0.5 h,分别用200μl的Der f 1蛋白溶液(100μg/ml)腹腔注射进行免疫治疗,PBS组用PBS代替粉尘螨变应原。第27天雾化吸入后24 h处死小鼠,收集小鼠支气管肺泡灌洗液(BALf)和眼球血,并对BALf中嗜酸粒细胞进行计数,制作肺组织病理切片。ELISA法检测BALf中IL-5、IL-13和γ干扰素(IfN-γ)的含量及血清中特异性Ig E和Ig G2a水平。结果除PBS组小鼠外,其他组小鼠自第21天开始出现不同程度的哮喘症状。自第25天开始,免疫治疗组小鼠的哮喘症状开始缓解。哮喘组和PBS组小鼠BALf中嗜酸粒细胞总数分别为(4.41±0.36)×10~5/ml和(0.37±0.08)×10~5/ml,两组差异有统计学意义(t=24.50,P<0.01);免疫治疗组和抑制剂组小鼠的嗜酸粒细胞总数分别为(1.43±0.14)×10~5/ml和(2.73±0.33)×10~5/ml,均明显低于哮喘组(f=129.72,P<0.01)。ELISA检测结果显示,哮喘组、免疫治疗组、抑制剂组和PBS组BALf中IfN-γ的水平分别为(83.06±11.38)、(277.97±22.46)、(175.13±13.41)和(224.77±19.97)pg/ml,免疫治疗组和抑制剂组均明显高于哮喘组(t=17.31,t=11.71,P<0.01)。哮喘组、免疫治疗组、抑制剂组和PBS组小鼠BALf中IL-5水平分别为(208.64±11.55)、(106.87±11.39)、(140.71±14.58)和(90.15±9.49)pg/ml,哮喘组的水平明显高于其他各组(f=97.19,P<0.01)。哮喘组和免疫治疗组BALf中IL-13水平分别为(308.37±13.67)pg/ml和(175.66±11.79)pg/ml,两者差异有统计学意义(P<0.01);抑制剂组小鼠的为(221.12±21.08)pg/ml,明显低于哮喘组(t=16.44,P<0.01);PBS组为(97.57±18.38)pg/ml。免疫治疗组与哮喘组相比,小鼠肺部炎性症状均减轻,几乎无炎症细胞。抑制剂组小鼠的支气管周围也有嗜酸粒细胞增多症、上皮细胞脱落和支气管上皮细胞肥大,但较哮喘组要减轻许多。血清Ig E抗体水平的检测结果显示,哮喘组、免疫治疗组、抑制剂组和PBS组分别为(31.97±3.48)、(12.86±2.22)、(18.43±2.30)和(9.68±1.27)IU/ml,免疫治疗组和抑制剂组均低于哮喘组(t=-7.77,P<0.01)。Ig G2a抗体水平的变化和Ig E相反,哮喘组、免疫治疗组和PBS组分别为(26.94±2.96)、(35.06±2.57)和(10.31±1.48)μg/ml,免疫治疗组高于哮喘组(t=6.55,P<0.01)。结论 ELISA检测结果表明IL-33/ST2信号通路在小鼠过敏性哮喘中发挥着重要的作用。
Embolization of amniotic fluid (Af) into the blood circulation leads to disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Procoagulant phosphatidylserine (PS)- and tissue factor (Tf)-exposing extracellular vesicles (EVs) ...
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Embolization of amniotic fluid (Af) into the blood circulation leads to disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Procoagulant phosphatidylserine (PS)- and tissue factor (Tf)-exposing extracellular vesicles (EVs) might play an important role in Af embolism-induced DIC. It was the aim of the present study to perform analyses of the procoagulant properties of Af with a panel offunctional coagulation assays and flow cytometry. We applied a prothrombinase assay (that quantifies PS exposure on EVs), an EV-associated Tf activity assay, a fibrin generation assay, a thrombin generation assay, a whole blood clotting model, and flow cytometry in Af and control plasma. We found that PS exposure on EVs was 21-fold increased in Af compared with plasma. Also, EV-associated Tf activity was highly increased in Af compared with plasma. Af-derived EVs activated the blood coagulation cascade via PS and Tf in the fibrin and thrombin generation assays. In a whole blood clotting model, Af-derived EVs significantly shortened the clotting time from 734 139 seconds in the presence to 232 139 seconds in the absence of an anti-If antibody. The contact activation pathway via factor XII (fXII) was not affected. Applying flow cytometry, a sub population of PS+ and Tf+ EVs was identified in Af but not in control plasma. In conclusion, we investigated the effect of Af on blood coagulation and found that PS+ and Tf+ EVs determine their procoagulant potential. Taken together, our data further delineate the pathomechanisms underlying Af-induced coagulopathy.
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