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Cimicifugae Rhizoma is contained in the "Shen Nong's Herbal Classic" and listed as the top grade. It is a traditional Chinese medicine for divergent wind and heat. In recent years, scholars have gradually deepened their research on various aspects of Cimicifugae Rhizoma, and its new chemical components and pharmacological effects have been discovered. Based on the review of the literature, the summary of its chemical composition and pharmacological effects, according to the definition of Q-marker, from the aspects of the source route, drug efficacy, traditional drug properties, and the significant components in different compatibility, the Q-marker of Cimicifugae Rhizoma is predicted, in order to provide a scientific basis for the quality evaluation of Cimicifugae Rhizoma.
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Objective To investigate the prevalence of adolescent scoliosis in Guangzhou for development of effective prevention and treatment program to the disease. Methods From November2007 to July 2009, 30 142 students between 7 to 20 years old in primary and junior middle schools received physical check-up for detection of scoliosis through physical and radiographic examination.Results 211 cases were diagnosed as scoliosis (Cobb angle≥10°) , with the prevalence rate as 0.70%. 192 patients with idiopathic scoliosis (IS) were detected, accounting for 91.00%. There were 19 cases of congenital scoliosis, accounting for 9.00%. Sex ratio of scoliosis was 180/31. The prevalence of scoliosis was significantly lower in boys than that in girls (x2= 112.332, P＜0.001 ).Conclusion The crude prevalence of adolescent scoliosis was 0.70% in Guangzhou with majority of idiopathic scoliosis. Investigation on scoliosis among school-age population seemed to be important for the purposes of early diagnosis, selection of effective prevention and treatment.