Cystic hygroma: Prenatal diagnosis and genetic counselling

Six cases of cystic hygromas detected during second trimester ultrasound examination are reported: 4 fetuses (67 per cent) had a 45, X karyotype, 1 fetus had trisomy 18, 1 fetus had a normal karyotype (46,XX) and at autopsy multiple anomalies were observed. In the latter case the family history suggested an autosomal recessive pattern of inheritance. In order to reach a definite diagnosis and give proper genetic counselling when a fetus is found to have cystic hygroma, a fetal karyotype as well as a family and reproductive history should be obtained.     

Is maternal alpha-fetoprotein screening still of value in a low-risk area for neural tube defects?

Estimation of maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) was used as a screening method for the detection of neural tube defects (NTDs) in 6344 women over three years. Of 88 (1.4 per cent) who had one or more serum AFP levels equal to, or greater than, 2.5 multiples of the median (MoM) for the relevant gestational age, 43 (0.68 per cent) underwent amniocentesis. There were eight NTDs. Four of these were screened by serum AFP, and all cases of spina bifida had serum AFP levels greater than 3.0 MoM, including one small open defect which was not seen on ultrasound. The other four cases of NTD, which were not screened, were identified by ultrasound. Of 64 singleton pregnancies 32 (50 per cent) had serum AFP levels between 2.5 and 3.0 MoM, and low birthweight (⪕2500 g) occurred in 29 per cent. Because of improvements in ultrasound techniques and the apparent falling incidence of NTD, the role of serum AFP as the primary screening procedure should be regularly reviewed. Effective screening is dependent on mothers booking early.     

Prenatal diagnosis of genetic microcephaly

True microcephaly can be diagnosed at an early stage of gestation by serial measurements of fetal head growth as demonstrated by this case report in which the diagnosis of genetic microcephaly was made but termination refused. True microcephaly was evident at birth.     

含油废水深度处理后回用于港区除尘系统的设计与运行

介绍了某港区作业区利用处理后的含油废水深度处理后回用于港口煤炭除尘系统工程的设计、运行和管理。该系统设计处理量为400m^3／d。采用了水解酸化预处理 生物接触氧化 生物活性炭的处理工艺流程，处理后的污水主要用于港区煤炭储存场冲洗地面、洒水抑尘等。     

焦化废水处理方法的研究进展

各种物理的、化学的和生物的方法不断被应用于废水处理中.由于焦化废水中有机污染物和氨氮类化合物的浓度比较高,生物方法更具研究价值.目前研究人员将通过筛选、培养而或基因组合技术得到的优势高效菌种应用于生物脱氮技术、曝气生物滤池以及固定微生物技术,在显著提高了水的处理效果的同时,获得了更好的经济和社会效益.     

兴山县三峡库区地质灾害防治工程管理成效分析

湖北省兴山县顺利完成了17处崩滑体、3处长2 939.07 m库岸防护的二期地质灾害的防治工作,为135 m、139 m水库蓄水创造了条件.在兴山县二期地质灾害防治中,紧紧围绕＂挡（抗滑支挡）、排（表里排水）、削（削坡减荷）、护（防冲护坡）和绕（防御绕避）＂的五字方针,在一套行之有效的管理体制下,治理项目达到了设计要求,取得了预期的效果.     

有毒化学品的污染评价与控制技术

对有毒化学品进行简介 ;建议从生理毒性、属性毒性及生命周期等方面建立有毒化学品的污染评价系统 ,为有毒化学品的应用、管理和处理处置提供理论依据 ;针对不同的有毒化学品及其排放情况与浓度组分拟选用物化处理法、化学处理法及生物处理法作为污染控制技术。     

上海合流污水深海排放强化一级预处理的研究

复合式厌氧污泥床反应器是一种改进的厌氧处理工艺 ,可有效去除城市生活污水中的污染物 ,并提高了污水的可生化性 ,是一种较理想的城市污水强化一级处理工艺 ,为上海合流污水深海排放的实施提供了保障。本文对该工艺的装置特点和处理效果进行了分析研究 ,并对其应用前景进行了展望。     

Fenton法处理线路板生产废水中有机物质

比较传统Fenton法和电解Fenton法对线路板生产中高浓度有机废水的处理效果。根据模拟实际生产情况，确定健鼎公司电解Fenton法的最佳处理条件。