The effects of atropine, diazepam and pralidoxime were studied for their ability to block the pathological lesions induced by sarin. Rats were exposed to an aerosol of sarin at a concentration of 51.2mg-m for 15 min f...The effects of atropine, diazepam and pralidoxime were studied for their ability to block the pathological lesions induced by sarin. Rats were exposed to an aerosol of sarin at a concentration of 51.2mg-m for 15 min following the pretreatment with one of the following combinations: atropine (10 mg/kg, i.m.) and diazepam (0.5 mg/kg, i.m.); atropine and pralidoxime (25 mg/kg, i.m.); diazepam and pralidoxime; atropine, diazepam and pralidoxime. Lung exposed to sarin aerosols revealed an increased cellular proliferation with progressive diffused interstitial thickening on the 4th day following exposure. On the 16th day, loss of alveolar space and consolidation of large areas of all lobes were observed. Sarin also caused damage to the respiratory bronchioles. All the therapy regime blocked the development of lung lesions in the descending orders: atropine, diazepam and pralidoxime, atropine and diazepam > diazepam and pralidoxime > atropine and pralidoxime. The result suggests that diazepam in combination with atropine and pralidoxime could be an effective drug combination regime for the lung lesions.展开更多
The highly specific ligand of the N-acetylcholine receptor（N-AChR）,alpha-bungarotoxin,was used to determine the effect of soman,sarin and VX onN-AChR of the diaphragm and extensor digitorum Iongus muscle of mice and...The highly specific ligand of the N-acetylcholine receptor（N-AChR）,alpha-bungarotoxin,was used to determine the effect of soman,sarin and VX onN-AChR of the diaphragm and extensor digitorum Iongus muscle of mice andrats.The effects of the three anti-cholinesterase agents on N-AChR weredifferent.Sarin did not act directly on N-AChR and cause a change in the numberof N-AChR.VX decreased the binding sites of the receptor by binding with N-AChRdirectly.The LD<sub>50</sub>was 0.054mg/kg in mousse.Soman increased the binding sites,e.g.1～1.5 LD<sub>50</sub>soman increased the number of N-AChR of mouse diaphragm by 25%.The peak increaseof N-AChR was reached 0.5 h after poisoning and could last 96h.The receptornumber was still 22% higher than that of the control on the fourth day aftersoman poisoning in rats.Soman mainly increased the number of extrasynapticN-AChR,leading to the enhancement of sensitivity of cholinergic effectors toacetylcholine（ACh）,which is similar to the hypersensitiveness resulting fromdenervation.These findings are of significance in probing the receptor mecha-nisms and treatment of soman poisoning.展开更多
Variceal bleed represents an important complication of cirrhosis,with its presence reflecting the severity of liver disease.Gastric varices,though less frequently seen than esophageal varices,present a distinct clinic...Variceal bleed represents an important complication of cirrhosis,with its presence reflecting the severity of liver disease.Gastric varices,though less frequently seen than esophageal varices,present a distinct clinical challenge due to its higher intensity of bleeding and associated mortality.Based upon the Sarin classification,GOV1 is the most common subtype of gastric varices seen in clinical practice.展开更多
As social media becomes increasingly ubiquitous,many events are recorded and released on social media platforms,including chemical weapon attacks.We develop an objective tool in order to evaluate brief and unstructure...As social media becomes increasingly ubiquitous,many events are recorded and released on social media platforms,including chemical weapon attacks.We develop an objective tool in order to evaluate brief and unstructured social media videos for analysing sarin exposure from a civilian medical pathology perspective.We developed and validated this new questionnaire using a standardized procedure that includes content domain specification,item pool generation,content validity evaluation,a pilot study,and assessment of reliability and validity.In total,51 sarin attacks and 48 matched videos were analysed.Cronbach’s a for all 20 items was 0.75,which indicates adequate internal reliability.The test–retest reliability was 0.96,which indicates good internal reliability.The inter-observer intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.97.After verifying sampling adequacy with the Kaiser–Meyer–Olkin measure and the factorability of the items with Barlett’s test of sphericity,a factor analysis was performed.According to the principal axis factoring,a six-factor solution explained 51.86%of the total variance.The receiver-operating characteristic curve analysis showed that the Video Score Questionnaire has a sensitivity of 0.817,a specificity of 0.478,and an efficiency of 65.3.Therefore,the Video Score Questionnaire is reliable and valid for evaluating sarin attacks from brief and unstructured social media videos.展开更多
Gulf War Illness(GWI) encompass a spectrum of maladies specific to troops deployed during the Persian Gulf War(1990–1991). There are several hypothesized factors believed to contribute to GWI, including(but not limit...Gulf War Illness(GWI) encompass a spectrum of maladies specific to troops deployed during the Persian Gulf War(1990–1991). There are several hypothesized factors believed to contribute to GWI, including(but not limited to)exposures to chemical agents and a foreign environment(e.g., dust, pollens, insects, and microbes). Moreover, the inherent stress associated with deployment and combat has been associated with GWI. While the etiology of GWI remains uncertain, several studies have provided strong evidence that chemical exposures, especially neurotoxicants,may be underlying factors for the development of GWI. This mini style perspective article will focus on some of the major evidence linking chemical exposures to GWI development and persistence decades after exposure.展开更多
远离星下点的lead(浮冰间的开阔水域)对回波波形有重要影响,使计算得到的瞬时海面高存在较大偏差。精确地区分出回波波形中的lead波形,能有效提高瞬时海面高(SSH)的测量精度。目前常用Laxon13算法(PP和SSD)来识别回波中的lead波形,进而...远离星下点的lead(浮冰间的开阔水域)对回波波形有重要影响,使计算得到的瞬时海面高存在较大偏差。精确地区分出回波波形中的lead波形,能有效提高瞬时海面高(SSH)的测量精度。目前常用Laxon13算法(PP和SSD)来识别回波中的lead波形,进而计算海冰的出水高度。本文针对Cryosat-2高度计的SARIn模式数据,在Laxon13算法的基础上进行改进,新增了8参数,采用了一种更为精确的lead识别算法,即计算回波能量值在各参数下的统计量,设定分界值(阈值)以识别出lead。该方法采用MAX、PP、PPL、PPR、SSD、LEW、TEW、SLEW、KURT、SKEW共10种参数对lead进行识别,绘制了实验区域基于各个参数的分类图示并识别出lead波形,与Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute(AARI)提供的实际冰况图进行对比分析,确定lead有效识别的5参数。展开更多
文摘The effects of atropine, diazepam and pralidoxime were studied for their ability to block the pathological lesions induced by sarin. Rats were exposed to an aerosol of sarin at a concentration of 51.2mg-m for 15 min following the pretreatment with one of the following combinations: atropine (10 mg/kg, i.m.) and diazepam (0.5 mg/kg, i.m.); atropine and pralidoxime (25 mg/kg, i.m.); diazepam and pralidoxime; atropine, diazepam and pralidoxime. Lung exposed to sarin aerosols revealed an increased cellular proliferation with progressive diffused interstitial thickening on the 4th day following exposure. On the 16th day, loss of alveolar space and consolidation of large areas of all lobes were observed. Sarin also caused damage to the respiratory bronchioles. All the therapy regime blocked the development of lung lesions in the descending orders: atropine, diazepam and pralidoxime, atropine and diazepam > diazepam and pralidoxime > atropine and pralidoxime. The result suggests that diazepam in combination with atropine and pralidoxime could be an effective drug combination regime for the lung lesions.
文摘The highly specific ligand of the N-acetylcholine receptor（N-AChR）,alpha-bungarotoxin,was used to determine the effect of soman,sarin and VX onN-AChR of the diaphragm and extensor digitorum Iongus muscle of mice andrats.The effects of the three anti-cholinesterase agents on N-AChR weredifferent.Sarin did not act directly on N-AChR and cause a change in the numberof N-AChR.VX decreased the binding sites of the receptor by binding with N-AChRdirectly.The LD<sub>50</sub>was 0.054mg/kg in mousse.Soman increased the binding sites,e.g.1～1.5 LD<sub>50</sub>soman increased the number of N-AChR of mouse diaphragm by 25%.The peak increaseof N-AChR was reached 0.5 h after poisoning and could last 96h.The receptornumber was still 22% higher than that of the control on the fourth day aftersoman poisoning in rats.Soman mainly increased the number of extrasynapticN-AChR,leading to the enhancement of sensitivity of cholinergic effectors toacetylcholine（ACh）,which is similar to the hypersensitiveness resulting fromdenervation.These findings are of significance in probing the receptor mecha-nisms and treatment of soman poisoning.
文摘Variceal bleed represents an important complication of cirrhosis,with its presence reflecting the severity of liver disease.Gastric varices,though less frequently seen than esophageal varices,present a distinct clinical challenge due to its higher intensity of bleeding and associated mortality.Based upon the Sarin classification,GOV1 is the most common subtype of gastric varices seen in clinical practice.
基金This work was supported by the Spiez Laboratory(Federal Office for Civil Protection),Switzerland[grant number 354012624].
文摘As social media becomes increasingly ubiquitous,many events are recorded and released on social media platforms,including chemical weapon attacks.We develop an objective tool in order to evaluate brief and unstructured social media videos for analysing sarin exposure from a civilian medical pathology perspective.We developed and validated this new questionnaire using a standardized procedure that includes content domain specification,item pool generation,content validity evaluation,a pilot study,and assessment of reliability and validity.In total,51 sarin attacks and 48 matched videos were analysed.Cronbach’s a for all 20 items was 0.75,which indicates adequate internal reliability.The test–retest reliability was 0.96,which indicates good internal reliability.The inter-observer intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.97.After verifying sampling adequacy with the Kaiser–Meyer–Olkin measure and the factorability of the items with Barlett’s test of sphericity,a factor analysis was performed.According to the principal axis factoring,a six-factor solution explained 51.86%of the total variance.The receiver-operating characteristic curve analysis showed that the Video Score Questionnaire has a sensitivity of 0.817,a specificity of 0.478,and an efficiency of 65.3.Therefore,the Video Score Questionnaire is reliable and valid for evaluating sarin attacks from brief and unstructured social media videos.
基金supported in part by the VA grant(5 I21 BX003760)to JMR.
文摘Gulf War Illness(GWI) encompass a spectrum of maladies specific to troops deployed during the Persian Gulf War(1990–1991). There are several hypothesized factors believed to contribute to GWI, including(but not limited to)exposures to chemical agents and a foreign environment(e.g., dust, pollens, insects, and microbes). Moreover, the inherent stress associated with deployment and combat has been associated with GWI. While the etiology of GWI remains uncertain, several studies have provided strong evidence that chemical exposures, especially neurotoxicants,may be underlying factors for the development of GWI. This mini style perspective article will focus on some of the major evidence linking chemical exposures to GWI development and persistence decades after exposure.
文摘远离星下点的lead(浮冰间的开阔水域)对回波波形有重要影响,使计算得到的瞬时海面高存在较大偏差。精确地区分出回波波形中的lead波形,能有效提高瞬时海面高(SSH)的测量精度。目前常用Laxon13算法(PP和SSD)来识别回波中的lead波形,进而计算海冰的出水高度。本文针对Cryosat-2高度计的SARIn模式数据,在Laxon13算法的基础上进行改进,新增了8参数,采用了一种更为精确的lead识别算法,即计算回波能量值在各参数下的统计量,设定分界值(阈值)以识别出lead。该方法采用MAX、PP、PPL、PPR、SSD、LEW、TEW、SLEW、KURT、SKEW共10种参数对lead进行识别,绘制了实验区域基于各个参数的分类图示并识别出lead波形,与Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute(AARI)提供的实际冰况图进行对比分析,确定lead有效识别的5参数。
