灰色系统GM（1，1）与多元回归分析耦合用于拉萨市大气NO2的预测

根据拉萨市（1992—1998年）NO2、全市工业总产值和平均车流量的历史资料，用灰色系统GM（1-1）与多元回归分析模型耦合预测拉萨市大气中NO2的浓度。结果表明，到2010年拉萨市大气中NO2浓度将是1992年的6．3倍，大气中NO2浓度呈上升趋势。预测值表明，这种预测方法是可行的，可为政府管理和制定规划提供科学依据。     

Triploid fetus: An important consideration in the evaluation of very high maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein

Two patients referred for evaluation of very high maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (10–20 multiples of the median) were carrying triploid fetuses with placentas showing features of partial hydatidiform mole. The diagnosis of fetal triploidy should be considered when there is a very high maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein and no ultrasound evidence of open neural tube defect, ventral wall defect, or any other explanation. Therefore, chromosomal analysis of amniotic fluid cells in such cases is essential.     

Chorionic villus sampling: Improved method for preparation of karyotypes after short-term incubation

A method for the isolation and trypsin-Giemsa banding of metaphases obtained after short-term incubation (48 h) of cytotrophoblast cells from chorionic villus sample is described. A new slide-making instrument, developed expressly to enhance the spreading of chromosomes from metaphases released from small tissue pieces, is responsible for the increase yield of analysable metaphases in this protocol.