False negativity to carbohydrate-deficient transferrin and drugs: a clinical case

Introduction:

In this work we report on the possible effect of the medical therapy on CDT concentration in a chronic alcohol abuser, with known medical history (July 2007 – April 2012) and alcohol abuse confirmed by relatives.

Case history:

At the end of 2007, patient displayed the following laboratory results: AST 137 U/L, ALT 120 U/L, GGT 434 U/L, MCV 101 fL and CDT 3.3%. On December 2007, after double coronary artery bypass surgery, he began a pharmacological treatment with amlodipine, perindopril, atorvastatin, isosorbide mononitrate, carvedilol, ticlopidine and pantoprazole. In the next months, until may 2011, the patient resumed alcohol abuse, as confirmed by relatives; however, CDT values were repeatedly found negative (0.8% and 1.1%) despite elevated transaminases and GGT, concurrent elevated ethyl glucuronide concentration (> 50 mg/L) and blood alcohol concentration (> 1 g/L). Alcohol consumption still continued despite increasing disulfiram doses ordered by an Alcohol Rehab Center. On May 2011, the patient was transferred to a private medical center where he currently lives.

Conclusions:

This study suggests the possibility that a medical therapy including different drugs may hamper the identification of chronic alcohol abusers by CDT.     

基于小波包降噪的地磁场干扰数据分析

针对在港口消磁站附近港口日常作业时产生的磁场干扰以及地球地磁日变对港口消磁站的磁场测量造成严重干扰的现象,采用基于小波包降噪的办法进行干扰抑制处理.该办法通过对干扰源进行分析及实验模拟,得出磁场干扰的原因及特征.通过实际磁场测量数据分析,得出消磁站附近港口日常作业时产生的磁场干扰对地磁场Z分量造成的影响.采用小波包降噪算法,通过小波包基变化,重构受干扰磁场数据,进行干扰抑制处理.处理结果表明,此方法能够有效抑制干扰,对提高港口消磁站磁场测量的准确性有积极意义.     

运动锻炼治疗血管性痴呆的分子机制研究进展

文章主要运用文献资料法,就运动锻炼对治疗血管性痴呆的分子机制研究进行综述。认为运动锻炼可以抗自由基损伤、抑制细胞凋亡、改善血管活性物质、调节神经递质、调控基因表达对治疗血管性痴呆有着积极的影响。     

Running-induced patellofemoral pain fluctuates with changes in patella water content

Abstract

Although increased bone water content resulting from repetitive patellofemoral joint loading has been suggested to be a possible mechanism underlying patellofemoral pain (PFP), there is little data to support this mechanism. The purpose of the current study was to determine whether running results in increases in patella water content and pain and whether 48 hours of rest reduces patella water content and pain to pre-running levels. Ten female runners with a diagnosis of PFP (mean age 25.1 years) participated. Patella water content was quantified using a chemical-shift-encoded water-fat magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) protocol. The visual analog scale (VAS) was used to quantify subjects' pain levels. MRI and pain data were obtained prior to running, immediately following a 40-minute running session, and 48 hours post-running. Pain and patella water content were compared among the 3 time points using one-way ANOVA's with repeated measures. Immediately post-running, persons with PFP reported significant increases in pain and exhibited elevated patella water content. Pain and patella water content decreased to pre-running levels following 48 hours of rest. Our findings suggest that transient changes in patella water content associated with running may, in part, contribute to patellofemoral symptoms.     

电针配合推拿手法早期治疗急性股后肌群拉伤

根据祖国医学“以痛为腧”的治疗原则，着眼于拉伤部位的压痛点，采用电针配合推拿手法对在体育测试中发生的急性股后肌群拉伤的２３例患者进行了早期治疗，能迅速缓解或消除拉伤症状，加快运动功能的恢复，使运动员迅速重返赛场     

The Sun’s mysteries from space — II

In the concluding part of our article we discuss problems of coronal heating and coronal holes and solar winds.     

音乐疗法对运动员运动性失眠的影响

通过查阅文献资料,总结了有关专家对运动疲劳以及音乐疗法研究的理论和成果。对运动性失眠产生的原因、主要的治疗方法、音乐疗法的历史背景和现状及音乐疗法对人体生理与心理的良好作用等方面进行探讨和研究,为教练员和运动员在训练和比赛后能及时消除运动疲劳以及运动性失眠提供参考依据。     

Supporting the emotional labour associated with teaching: considering a pluralistic approach to group supervision

This paper puts forward a framework for supervising teaching staff whose roles involve supporting the emotional well-being of young people and young adults. Initially, the increasing focus upon the interface between education and health is outlined and the potential for this ‘emotional labour’ to cause distress to those in helping roles is considered. Further, as a means of supporting these professionals, the rationale for, and importance of, reflexive practice is outlined. As such, self-care is promoted and clinical supervision related to this work is recommended. To account for the wide variety of ways of working with young people, a pluralistic framework for group supervision is outlined. This psychologically informed framework emphasises the importance of the supervisory alliance and breaks down the process into supervisory goals, tasks and methods. Each element is briefly described and the framework is suggested as a means of supporting those working in these contexts. This proposition is considered alongside a number of associated potential challenges and is outlined purposefully as a provocation to consider the implications of working in such a way within school settings.     

Adlerian Therapy With Recently Romantically Separated College‐Age Women

Most female students in college will experience the breakup of a romantic relationship. Romantic separation can negatively affect their emotional state, social relationships, and understanding of personal identity. Adler's theory of individual psychology (IP), with its focus on social interest and personal worldview, is a useful theoretical framework for assisting this population. In this article, the authors offer a case study to illustrate how college counselors can use an IP approach to meet the unique needs of recently romantically separated college women.     

Applications of augmented reality-based natural interactive learning in magnetic field instruction

Educators must address several challenges inherent to the instruction of scientific disciplines such as physics -- expensive or insufficient laboratory equipment, equipment error, difficulty in simulating certain experimental conditions. Augmented reality (AR) can be a promising approach to address these challenges. In this paper, we discuss the design and implementation of an AR and motion-sensing learning technology that teaches magnetic fields in a junior high school physics course. The purpose of this study is to explore the effects of using natural interaction on students’ physics learning and deep understanding compared to traditional learning tools. The 38 eighth graders who participated in this study were assigned to either an experimental group or a control group. Analysis of the results shows that the AR-based motion-sensing software can improve students’ learning attitude and learning outcome. This study provides a case for the application of AR technology in secondary physics education.