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Objective To investigate the therapeutic effect of Huatan Jieyu Anshen Decoction(mainly with the actions of resolving phlegm,relieving depression and calming mind)combined with abdominal vibration tuina manipulations on chronic insomnia in the elderly.Methods Ninety-four cases of elderly patients with chronic insomnia of phlegm-heat harassing the interior type were randomly divided into the observation group and the control group,with 47 cases in each group.The control group was given Huatan Jieyu Anshen Decoction orally,while the observation group was given oral use of Huatan Jieyu Anshen Decoction combined with abdominal vibration tuina manipulations.The course of treatment for the two groups lasted for 4 weeks.Before and after the treatment,the two groups were observed in the changes of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)syndrome scores,Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI)score,Athens Insomnia Scale(AIS)score,Fatigue Scale-14(FS-14)score,World Health Organization Quality-of-Life Brief Scale(WHOQOL-BREF)score,and the serum levels of melatonin(MT),dopamine(DA),and cortisol(CORT).After treatment,the clinical efficacy of the two groups was evaluated.Results(1)After 4 weeks of treatment,the total effective rate of the observation group was 97.88%(46/47),while that of the control group was 87.23%(41/47),and the intergroup comparison(tested by chi-square test)showed that the therapeutic efficacy of the observation group was superior to that of the control group(P<0.01).(2)After treatment,the scores of primary and secondary TCM symptoms in the two groups were significantly decreased compared with those before treatment(P<0.05),and the decrease of the scores of primary and secondary TCM symptoms in the observation group was significantly superior to that in the control group(P<0.01).(3)After treatment,the PSQI scores,AIS scores,and FS-14 scores in the two groups were significantly decreased compared with those before treatment(P<0.05),and the WHOQOL-BREF scores were significantly increased compared with those before treatment(P<0.05).The decrease of the PSQI scores,AIS scores and FS-14 scores as well as the increase of the WHOQOL-BREF scores in the observation group was significantly superior to that in the control group(P<0.01).(4)After treatment,the serum MT level of both groups was significantly higher than that before treatment(P<0.05),and the serum DA and CORT levels were significantly lower than those before treatment(P<0.05).The increase in serum MT level and the decrease in serum DA and CORT levels of the observation group were significantly superior to those of the control group(P<0.01).Conclusion The combined therapy of Huatan Jieyu Anshen Decoction combined with vibration tuina manipulations can achieve satisfactory efficacy in the elderly patients with chronic insomnia of phlegm-heat harassing the interior syndrome.The therapy is effective on regulating the central nervous system of the patients,improving the quality of the sleep,and promoting the relief of fatigue and the enhancement of the quality of life,which has great significance to the enhancement of the overall therapeutic efficacy of insomnia.
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Objective To construct an in vitro"metabolic memory"cell model of HT-22 mouse hippocampal neurons induced by high glucose,and to investigate the effect of"metabolic memory"on apoptosis and histone acetylation in HT-22 cells.Methods HT-22 cells were cultured in high glucose medium(glucose concentration was 55 mmol/L)and conventional glucose medium(glucose concentration was 25 mmol/L),and cells were divided into the control group(NG 4,6 and 8 groups,25 mmol/L glucose was cultured for 4,6 and 8 days,respectively),the high glucose group(HG 4,6 and 8 groups,respectively)and the metabolic memory group(HG2NG2,HG2NG4,HG2NG6,HG4NG2 and HG4NG4 groups,high glucose culture for 2 days to 25 mmol/L glucose culture for 2,4 or 6 days,high glucose culture for 4 days to 25 mmol/L glucose culture for 2 or 4 days).Cell viability was detected by CCK-8 method.The release of lactate dehydrogenase(LDH)in cell culture supernatant was detected,and the optimal time to establish a"metabolic memory"model was selected.Subsequently,cells were divided into the NG4 group,the NG8 group,the HG4 group,the HG4NG4 group and the HG8 group,and the cell morphology of each group was observed by optical microscope.The apoptosis rate was detected by flow cytometry.The activities of deacetylase(HDAC)and histone acetyltransferase(HAT)were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).Western blot assay was used to detect expression levels of histone deacetylase 4(HDAC4),B lymphocyte tumor 2(Bcl-2),Bcl-2 related X protein(Bax)and Caspase-3 protein.Results The HG4NG4 group was the ideal cell model with high glucose metabolic memory.Cells of the NG4 group and the NG8 group were interwoven into a dense network,growing well,with spindle shaped cells and distinct synaptic structures.However,in the HG4 group and the HG8 group,the cell body became round,synaptic structure disappeared and growth was inhibited.In the HG4NG4 group,the number of cells increased but their morphology was damaged.Results of flow cytometry showed that compared with the NG8 group,the apoptosis rates were significantly increased in the HG8 group and the HG4NG4 group(P<0.05).ELISA results showed that compared with the NG8 group,the expression levels of HDAC4,Bax,and Caspase-3 proteins increased in the HG8 group and the HG4NG4 group,while the expression level of Bcl-2 protein significantly decreased(P<0.05).Compared with the HG8 group,there were no significant differences in protein expression levels of HAT and HDAC in the HG4NG4 group.Western blot reslts showed that compared with the NG8 group,the levels of HDAC4,Bax and Caspase-3 protein increased in the HG8 group and the HG4NG4 group(P<0.05).Compared with the HG8 group,there were no significant differences in protein expression levels in the HG4NG4 group.Conclusion HT-22 mouse hippocampal neurons cultured with 55mmol/L high glucose for 4 days,and then cultured with 25 mmol/L glucose for 4 days are the ideal"metabolic memory"cell model.The mechanism may be related to the increased activity of HDAC,HAT and HDAC4 expression in the hyperglycemic model.
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Objective:To explore the value of serum procalcitonin (PCT), amylase (AMY), albumin (ALB) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) in the clinical diagnosis and evaluation of severe acute pancreatitis (SAP).Methods:A total of 70 patients with acute pancreatitis treated in Yancheng First People′s Hospital from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022 were enrolled as pancreatitis group. According to disease severity, they were divided into mild group (22 cases) and severe group (48 cases). A total of 70 controls during the same period were enrolled as control group. The general data of all the objects were collected at enrollment. The levels of plasma PCT, AMY, ALB and LDH were detected. The diagnostic value of the above indexes for SAP and their evaluation value for disease severity were analyzed by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves.Results:The levels of serum PCT, AMY and LDH in the pancreatitis group were significantly higher than those in the control group: (3.14 ± 0.67) μg/L vs. (0.82 ± 0.21) μg/L, (602.53 ± 199.47) U/L vs. (99.97 ± 30.85) U/L, (767.24 ± 198.73) U/L vs. (423.61 ± 59.19) U/L, P<0.05; while ALB was significantly lower than that in the control group: (33.47 ± 6.98) g/L vs. (45.79 ± 6.12) g/L, P<0.05. ROC curves analysis showed that area under the curve (AUC) values of PCT, AMY, LDH, ALB and combined detection in the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis were 0.783, 0.792, 0.697, 0.732 and 0.915, respectively. The levels of serum PCT and LDH in the mild group were significantly lower than those in the severe group: (2.76 ± 0.44) μg/L vs. (3.59 ± 0.61) μg/L, (507.06 ± 131.67) U/L vs. (848.95 ± 207.79) U/L, P<0.05; while ALB was significantly higher than that in the severe group: (35.39 ± 4.73) g/L vs. (32.64 ± 5.09) g/L, P<0.05. ROC curves analysis showed that the AUC values of PCT, LDH, ALB and combined detection for evaluating disease severity were 0.668, 0.749, 0.741 and 0.959, respectively. The evaluation value of combined detection was significantly higher than that of single index ( P<0.05). Conclusions:The levels of serum PCT, AMY and LDH are abnormally increased, while ALB level is abnormally decreased in patients with acute pancreatitis, and which all can be applied for clinical diagnosis. PCT, LDH and ALB can be applied for disease evaluation.
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The incidence of breast cancer is rising annually.Along with the broader implementation of tumor screening and increased health awareness,there has been a significant uptick in the diagnosis of early-stage breast cancer.Early-stage breast cancer is generalized to breast cancer without distant metastasis,which is compared to the concept of late-stage breast cancer.The aim of treatment for early-stage breast cancer is to achieve a cure.Treatment is guided by evidence-based medicine,following guidelines and consensus to administer personalized and precise therapies to patients.Clinical research,as the foundational evidence for these guidelines and consensus,brings more optimized treatment for breast cancer patients.According to the updates of domestic and international guidelines and consensus between 2022 and 2023,this review summarized and classified the important clinical studies that have changed the clinical practice for early-stage breast cancer.These studies were based on molecular sub-types and categorized into optimization of neoadjuvant and adjuvant treatment of early breast cancer,escalating and de-escalating of adjuvant treatment,and the optimization of local treatment.The studies related to the optimization of neoadjuvant and adjuvant treatment of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2(HER2)-positive breast cancer included the PHEDRA study which aimed at the application of pyrotinib,a small molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitor(TKI),to neoadjuvant treatment,the ExteNET study which investigated adjuvant treatment of neratinib,and FDChina study which confirmed the efficacy and safety of pertuzumab and trastuzumab fixed dose combination subcutaneous injection(PH FDC SC).The primary study addressing the optimization of neoadjuvant and adjuvant therapy in triple-negative breast cancer(TNBC)was the KEYNOTE-522 study.In terms of escalating in adjuvant therapy,the APHINITY study evaluated the efficacy of pertuzumab added to trastuzumab in high-risk HER2-positive breast cancer.MonarchE and NATALEE focused on the efficacy of abemaciclib and ribociclib in patients with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer.The SOFT TEXT study focused on ovarian function suppression(OFS)combining exemestane or tamoxifen in high-risk premenopausal breast cancer.Descending related studies in adjuvant therapy included the PLAN B study confirming 6 cycles of docetaxel in combination with cyclophosphamide in HER2 negative early intermediate to high-risk breast cancer.Among the studies related to the local treatment of breast cancer,the ACOSOG Z11102 study explored the feasibility of breast conservation in multicenter focal breast cancer.The SOUND study explored the exemption from axillary surgery in people with low-risk breast cancer.The PRIMEⅡ study explored the possibility of exemption from radiotherapy after breast conservation in elderly patients with low-risk breast cancer,and the IMPORT HIGH study compared different dose-escalated simultaneous integrated boost radiotherapy regimens after breast conservation surgery.The FAST-Forward study focused on hypofractionated breast radiotherapy.These studies provided robust evidence for the implementation of clinical practice and the formulation of diagnostic and treatment guidelines and consensus.In this review,we focused on the update of domestic and international breast cancer treatment guidelines,and the impact of these studies on the clinical practice for early-stage breast cancer.
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ObjectiveTo observe the therapeutic effect of BD-77 by nebulized inhalation on animal models of various respiratory viral infections and investigate the mechanism of broad-spectrum antiviral action of BD-77 using proteomics. MethodThe influenza virus H1N1/FM1 experiment used ICR mice and divided them into a normal group, model group, Tamiflu group, and BD-77 groups of 75 and 37.5 g·L-1 for inhalation of 20 min and 25 min. Human coronavirus 229E and OC43 experiment divided the BALB/c mice into a normal group, model group, chloroquine phosphate group, and BD-77 groups of 75, 37.5, 18.75, and 9.375 g·L-1, with 10 mice in each group. Influenza virus H1N1/FM1 and human coronaviruses 229E and OC43 infection-induced pneumonia models were used to detect mouse lung index, and real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) was used to detect the viral load in lung tissue. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to detect related inflammatory factors in lung tissue, and proteomics analysis was performed on the lung tissue of OC43-infected mice. ResultCompared with that in the normal group, the lung index of mice in each infection group was significantly increased (P<0.01), and viral nucleic acid could be detected in the lung tissue of mice infected with human coronaviruses 229E and OC43. The levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6), IL-10, and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in the lung tissue of mice infected with human coronavirus 229E were all significantly increased (P<0.01). BD-77 could significantly reduce the lung index of mice infected with influenza virus H1N1/FM1 and human coronaviruses 229E and OC43 (P<0.05, P<0.01), cut down the viral load in the lungs of mice infected with human coronaviruses 229E and OC43 (P<0.01), and lower the contents of IL-6, IL-10, and TNF-α in the lung tissue of mice infected with human coronavirus 229E (P<0.01). Proteomics analysis of the lung tissue of OC43-infected mice showed that BD-77 regulated the AMPK signaling pathway, TNF signaling pathway, NOD-like signaling pathway, IL-17 signaling pathway, Forkhead box protein O (FoxO) signaling pathway, transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) signaling pathway, and other signaling pathways. ConclusionNebulized inhalation of BD-77 is effective in treating pneumonia caused by influenza virus H1N1/FM1 and human coronaviruses 229E and OC43 infection in mice and may exert its antiviral effects by regulating the balance of cellular metabolism, enhancing the immune function of the host, and attenuating inflammatory responses.
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【Objective】 To investigate the urinary tract characteristics of diabetes insipidus (DI) complicated with upper urinary tract dilatation (UUTD), and to summarize the treatment experience. 【Methods】 The clinical data of 28 DI patients treated in China Rehabilitation Research Center were retrospectively analyzed with UUTD and all urinary tract dysfunction (AUTD) systems to evaluate the urinary tract characteristics. The relevant laboratory results, video-urodynamic recordings (VUDS), UUTD, neurophysiologic tests, treatment regimens and follow-up data were summarized. 【Results】 There were 21 DI cases (75.0%) and 7 cases of DI with neurogenic bladder (NB). Polyuria, polydipsia, urine specific gravity, urine osmotic pressure and water deprivation vasopressin test had diagnostic value for DI. In addition, detailed history, neurological examination, VUDS and neurophysiologic tests had significant diagnostic value for DI with NB. Enterocystoplasty was recommended for 2 DI with NB patients with poor bladder capacity, compliance and renal impairment. For the remaining 26 patients, individualized medication combined with bladder neck incision and appropriate bladder management, including intermittent catheterization, catheter indwelling and regular voiding, achieved satisfactory results. High serum creatinine decreased from (269.8±105.7)μmol/L to (164.4±90.2)μmol/L in 13 patients with abnormal renal function. Forty-eight dilated ureters showed significant improvement in the UUTD grade, and the median grade decreased from 3 to 2. 【Conclusion】 Bladder distension, trabeculation and decreased or absent sensations were common features for DI patients with UUTD. Individualized therapy by medication combined with appropriate bladder management can improve the dilatation and renal function.
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a heterogeneous disease characterized by incompletely reversible airflow limitation that progresses over time. Its recurrent and incurable nature imposes a significant health burden on patients. The pathogenesis of COPD is complex and has not been fully elucidated. Currently, Western medicine is commonly used in clinical treatment, which often yield suboptimal results and may lead to adverse reactions and drug resistance. Therefore, finding an effective and safe treatment method is a crucial focus in medical research. With the ongoing advancement in disease research, many scholars have discovered that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can target various signaling pathways such as nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB), phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B (PI3K/Akt), mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), neurogenic locus notch homolog protein (Notch), Janus kinase (JAK)/signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT), transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β)/Smad, secreted glycoprotein (Wnt), Hippo, and nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2). By influencing these pathways, TCM can affect airway mucus secretion, inhibit inflammation and oxidative stress, alleviate airway and microvascular remodeling, and regulate apoptosis and autophagy, ultimately reducing disease symptoms and improving lung function. TCM has thousands of years of clinical practice experience in treating COPD, demonstrating significant efficacy. Therefore, delving deeply into this from a cellular and molecular perspective can provide a reliable theoretical basis for the clinical application of TCM in treating COPD. However, systematic summaries of how TCM regulates COPD-related signaling pathways are scarce. This article aimed to extensively review and summarize recent literature in China and abroad on interventions of TCM monomers or compound prescriptions in COPD, identifying multiple related pathways to provide new insights for future clinical formulation and experimental research. Integrating basic TCM theories with modern pharmacological research mechanisms can jointly propel the development of TCM in the prevention and treatment of COPD.
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Coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke are the most well-known cardiovascular diseases, which share many common pathological basis. Yindan Xinnaotong soft capsule (YDXNT) is a commonly used Chinese patent medicine in the treatment of stroke and CHD. However, its action of mechanism of co-treatment for stroke and CHD is still unclear. The aim of this study was to explore the common mechanism of YDXNT in co-treatment of CHD and stroke using network pharmacology, experimental verification and molecular docking. An integrated literature mining and databases of IPA, ETCM, HERB, Swiss Target Prediction, OMIM and GeneCards were used to screen and predict active ingredients and potential targets of YDXNT in co-treatment of CHD and stroke. The protein-protein interaction network, GO analysis and pathway analysis were analyzed by IPA software. The effect of YDXNT on core targets was verified by immunofluorescence. UPLC-QTOF/MS and molecular docking were used to screen and predict the main active constituents of YDXNT and their interactions with core targets. A total of 151 potential targets are predicted for YDXNT in co-treatment of CHD and stroke. Hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF1α)-matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP9)-mediated HIF1α signaling pathway serves as one of the common mechanisms. YDXNT could reduce the increase of mitochondrial fluorescence intensity and the protein expression of HIF1α and MMP9 in HL-1 and HA induced by oxygen and glucose deprivation/reperfusion (OGD/R) in a dose-dependent manner. Baicalin may be the material basis for treating stroke and CHD with YDXNT. In conclusion, the HIF1α signaling pathway is one of the common key mechanisms of YDXNT in the co-treatment of stroke and CHD. The study provides support and basis for the in-depth scientific connotation of the traditional Chinese medicine theory of "same treatment to different diseases".
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The fenrou zhijian is defined as potential gap between different layers in the three-dimensional network structure formed by the twelve meridian tendons. Various pathological changes of the meridian tendons lead to the adhesion and closure of fenrou zhijian, causing abnormal mechanical conduction of the meridian tendon system, which in turn leads to painful bi syndrome of meridian tendons. As such, restarting the fenrou zhijian is the key to acupuncture treatment for painful bi syndrome of meridian tendons. Under the guidance of musculoskeletal ultrasound, the level and the angle of needle insertion of acupuncture at fenrou zhijian could be accurately controlled, the efficacy of acupuncture is improved.
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Humans , Meridians , Acupuncture Therapy , Needles , Pain , Tendons/diagnostic imagingABSTRACT
Pertussis is an acute, highly infectious respiratory disease caused by Bordetella pertussis, and is one of the leading causes of infant disease and death worldwide. The pertussis vaccine has been used in the expanded program on immunization globally since 1974 and the vaccination coverage remains high. In recent years, the pertussis incidence rate increased, even pertussis outbreaks occurred, in more and more countries or areas after years with low incidence level. The disease burden of pertussis has been seriously underestimated, and the prevention and control of pertussis is facing many challenges. This article reviews the epidemic status of pertussis worldwide, the factors affecting the reemergence of pertussis, and the challenges in the prevention and control to provide a reference for prevention and control of pertussis.
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Infant , Humans , Whooping Cough/prevention & control , Vaccination , Pertussis Vaccine/therapeutic use , Bordetella pertussis , Disease OutbreaksABSTRACT
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-center phase Ⅱ clinical trial design was used in this study to recruit subjects who were in line with the syndrome of excess heat and fire toxin, and were diagnosed as recurrent oral ulcers, gingivitis, and acute pharyngitis. A total of 240 cases were included and randomly divided into a placebo group and a Huanglian Jiedu Pills group. The clinical efficacy of Huanglian Jiedu Pills in treating the syndrome of excess heat and fire toxin was evaluated by using the traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) syndrome scale. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA) was used to determine and evaluate the levels of adenosine triphosphate(ATP), 4-hydroxynonenal(4-HNE), and adrenocorticotropic hormone(ACTH) in plasma of the two groups before and after administration and to predict their application value as clinical biomarkers. The results showed that the disappearance rate of main symptoms in the Huanglian Jiedu Pills group was 69.17%, and that in the placebo group was 50.83%. The comparison between the Huanglian Jiedu Pills group and the placebo group showed that 4-HNE before and after administration was statistically significant(P<0.05). The content of 4-HNE in the Huanglian Jiedu Pills group decreased significantly after administration(P<0.05), but that in the placebo group had no statistical significance and showed an upward trend. After administration, the content of ATP in both Huanglian Jiedu Pills group and placebo group decreased significantly(P<0.05), indicating that the energy metabolism disorder was significantly improved after administration of Huanglian Jiedu Pills and the body's self-healing ability also alleviated the increase in ATP level caused by the syndrome of excess heat and fire toxin to a certain extent. ACTH in both Huanglian Jiedu Pills group and placebo group decreased significantly after administration(P<0.05). It is concluded that Huanglian Jiedu Pills has a significant clinical effect, and can significantly improve the abnormal levels of ATP and 4-HNE in plasma caused by the syndrome of excess heat and fire toxin, which are speculated to be the effective clinical biomarkers for Huanglian Jiedu Pills to treat the syndrome of excess heat and fire toxin.
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Humans , Adrenocorticotropic Hormone , Hot Temperature , Medicine, Chinese Traditional , Adenosine TriphosphateABSTRACT
【Objective】 To evaluate the feasibility and safety of laparoscopic partial excision of the cyst wall combined with internal inguinal ring repair in the treatment of pediatric abdominoscrotal hydrocele (ASH). 【Methods】 Clinical data of 12 ASH children treated during Mar.2017 to May 2020 were retrospectively analyzed, including clinical manifestations, preoperative diagnosis, intraoperative findings, and postoperative results. 【Results】 A preoperative diagnosis of ASH was made in 9 cases. In the other 3 cases, ASH was detected during laparoscopic repair of the hydrocele. The opening of the internal inguinal ring was wide and cavernous, and patent processus vaginalis (PPV)was detectedin all cases. Contralateral pathologies were detected in 5 cases, including hydrocele in 4 and inguinal hernia in 1. All patients received laparoscopic partial excision of the cyst wall combined with internal inguinal ring repair. During the follow-up of 6-37 months, no recurrence of ASH or ipsilateral hernias occurred, and no testicular atrophy was observed. 【Conclusion】 Laparoscopic partial excision of the cyst wall combined with internal inguinal ring repair is effective, safe and feasible in the treatment of the pediatric ASH.
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This study retrieved Croci Stigma related literature from CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, and Web of Science database, and used bibliometrics and CiteSpace 6.1.R2 software to analyze the published Croci Stigma related articles in Chinese and English from 2000 to 2022. The authors, research institutions, and keywords were visualized and analyzed, and the current status and development trend of Croci Stigma research was summarized by combining the information extraction methods. A total of 1 846 Chinese articles and 2 703 English articles were screened out and included. The results showed a generally steady increase in the number of Croci Stigma related articles. The results of the visualization analysis showed that there were more collaborations between researcher teams and major research institutions in English articles than Chinese articles. The Chinese articles was mainly published by China Pharmaceutical University, and most of the inter-institutional collaborations occurred in neighboring regions. The English articles was mainly published by Iranian institutions, and most of the cooperation occurred within the country, with less transnational cooperation. Keywords analysis showed that the research on Croci Stigma was mainly focused on chemical compositions, pharmacological effects, mechanisms, quality control, etc. It was predicted that the future research hotspots of Croci Stigma would mainly focus on pharmacological mechanism and clinical efficacy. The current research related to Croci Stigma still needs to be developed, cooperation should be strengthened, and more in-depth research should be conducted.
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Bibliometrics , China , Crocus , IranABSTRACT
Objective:To study the clinical features and risk factors of pulmonary hemorrhage in extremely preterm (EPT) infants.Methods:From February 2018 to January 2022, EPT infants admitted to NICU of our hospital and diagnosed with pulmonary hemorrhage were retrospectively assigned into the observation group and those without pulmonary hemorrhage were assigned into the control group. Univariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression analysis were used to compare the clinical features and determine risk factors of pulmonary hemorrhage in EPT infants.Results:A total of 114 EPT infants were included, including 28 cases (24.6%) in the observation group with pulmonary hemorrhage and 86 cases in the control group. Pulmonary hemorrhage mainly occurred within the first week after birth. Univariate analysis showed that the observation group had higher incidences of following events than the control group: birth asphyxia, delivery room intubation, severe respiratory distress syndrome, hyperglycemia, thrombocytopenia, severe acidosis, shock, score for neonatal acute physiology with perinatal extension-Ⅱ (SNAPPE-Ⅱ) ≥37 and the highest lactate level. Birth weight was lower in the observation group than the control group ( P<0.05). Logistic regression analysis showed that SNAPPE-Ⅱ≥37, shock and hyperglycemia were risk factors of pulmonary hemorrhage ( OR=4.081, 4.610 and 3.355, respectively, all P<0.05). The incidences of mortality and intracranial hemorrhage in the observation group were higher than the control group. The duration of mechanical ventilation in the observation group was longer than the control group ( P<0.05). No significant differences existed in the duration of nasal continuous positive airway pressure, assist mechanical ventilation and total oxygen use, the incidences of grade Ⅱ-Ⅲ bronchopulmonary dysplasia, retinopathy of prematurity and the length of hospital stay ( P>0.05). Conclusions:SNAPPE-Ⅱ≥37, shock and hyperglycemia are early risk factors for pulmonary hemorrhage in EPT infants. EPT infants with pulmonary hemorrhage have higher incidences of mortality and intracranial hemorrhage, requiring longer periods of mechanical ventilation.
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The impact of climate change on the health of elderly individuals is a growing concern.Research has shown that fluctuations in blood glucose levels, resulting from temperature changes, can trigger ischemic stroke in elderly patients.This effect is observed in both high and low temperatures, highlighting the need for effective prevention strategies to mitigate the risk of stroke among vulnerable populations.It is necessary to analyze the seasonal variation of blood glucose fluctuation and its correlation with elderly ischemic stroke, and explore the blood glucose management strategies to cope with temperature change among the elderly population.
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Objective To explore the protective effects and mechanisms of cysteinyl leukotriene 2(CysLT2)receptor antagonist HAMI3379 on cerebral ischemia injury in rats.Methods 30 male SD rats were randomly divided into sham operation group,model group,and HAMI3379 group,with 10 rats in each group.The rats of model group were subjected to middle cerebral artery occlusion(MCAO)to construct the cerebral ischemia injury model,while HAMI3379 group received intraperitoneal injection of HAMI3379(0.2 mg/kg)before and after MCAO 30 min.The rats after cerebral ischemia injury were scored for neurological symptoms.The infarction volume of rats was observed by TTC staining,the activation marker Iba1 of microglia was detected by immunofluorescence staining,the mRNA level of M1/M2 polarized phenotype molecules of microglia was detected by Real-time PCR,the number of neurons was observed by NeuN staining,and neuronal degeneration was observed by Fluoro-Jade B staining.Western blotting assay was used to detect the expression of CysLT2 protein and nuclear factors κB-related protein Cα(PKCα),IκBα,p65 and p50 proteins in brain tissue.Results Compared with sham operation group,the neurological symptom score and cerebral infarction volume of model group were significantly increased(P<0.05).Compared with model group,the neurological symptom score and cerebral infarction volume of HAMI3379 group were significantly decreased(P<0.05).The results of immunofluorescence staining showed that the expression of microglia activation marker Iba1 was increased in brain tissue of rats after cerebral ischemia injury(P<0.05).Compared with sham operation group,mRNA expression of M1 polarized molecules(CD86,IL-1β,TNF-α)and M2 polarized molecules(CD206,TGF-β,IL-10)were significantly increased in the ischemic central brain tissue of model group(P<0.05).Compared with model group,the expression of M1 polarized molecules in HAMI3379 group was significantly downregulated(P<0.05),while the expression of M2 polarized molecules was significantly upregulated(P<0.05).Compared with sham operation group,the expressions of PKCα,IκBα,p65 and p50 in brain tissue of model group were significantly up-regulated(P<0.05);compared with model group,the expressions of PKCα,IκBα,p65,and p50 in HAMI3379 group were significantly down-regulated(P<0.05).The NeuN staining results showed that the number of neurons in the brain tissue of model group was decreased when compared with sham operation group(P<0.05),while the number of degenerated neurons was increased(P<0.05).Compared with model group,the number of neurons in HAMI3379 group was increased(P<0.05),while the number of degenerated neurons was decreased(P<0.05).Conclusions CysLT2 receptor antagonist HAMI3379 may regulate PKCα/IκBα/NF-κB signaling pathway,inhibits M1 polarization activation of microglia and promotes its transition to M2 polarization,inhibits neuronal degeneration,and plays a neuroprotective role.
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Objective To explore and validate the mechanism of Prepared Radix Polygoni Multiflori in the treatment of NAFLD based on network pharmacology and animal non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)model experiments.Methods Consult the literature to compare the differences between Radix Polygoni Multiflori and Prepared Radix Polygoni Multiflori(PRPM).Herb database and SwissADME database were used to screen the active ingredients of Prepared Radix Polygoni Multiflori,SwissTargetPrediction database was used to predict its targets,OMIM,DISGENET and GEENCARDS databases were used to screen the NAFLD-related targets,conduct GO functional enrichment analysis and KEGG pathway enrichment analysis.The active ingredient-target-KEGG signaling pathway-NAFLD network was mapped later.The mice with NAFLD were treated with Prepared Radix Polygoni Multiflori by gavage for 8 weeks;serum triglyceride level and alanine aminotransferase(ALT)activity were measured;the liver lesions were observed by HE staining;the potential mechanism of action of Radix Polygoni Multiflori in the treatment of NAFLD was verified by Western blot.Results The differences between Radix Polygoni Multiflori and PRPM were consulted.Six pharmacological components and 32 potential action targets of Radix Polygoni Multiflori for the treatment of NAFLD were screened by network pharmacology,GO and KEGG pathways were enriched to lipid and atherosclerosis-related pathways,AMPK signaling pathway,etc.;HE staining verified that Prepared Radix Polygoni Multiflori has the function of improving NAFLD and is associated with the alteration of FASN,ACC,SCD protein of AMPK signaling pathway.Conclusion Radix Polygoni Multiflori has the potential to improve NAFLD by regulating FASN,ACC and SCD.
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【Objective】 To evaluate the effect of one-beat acquisition with wide detector CT on the image quality and diagnostic efficiency of coronary CT angiography (CCTA) in patients with atrial fibrillation. 【Methods】 A total of 52 consecutive patients with atrial fibrillation, including 31 males, (67.32±11.45) years old, who underwent CCTA from July 2022 to February 2023, were analyzed retrospectively. All patients underwent one-beat acquisition CCTA. The subjective and objective image quality of the coronary arteries was evaluated, and using invasive coronary catheter angiography as the gold standard, the diagnostic efficacy of stenosis degrees above moderate and severe degrees was calculated, respectively. 【Results】 Subjective evaluation results: 92.31% (384/416) of the vascular segments were rated as excellent or good, and the diagnosable rate reached 98.08% (408/416, subjective score ≥3 points). Objective evaluation results: The CT value of the right coronary artery, anterior descending branch, and circumflex branch was (433.41±95.17)HU, (422.69±92.81)HU and (420.27±95.43)HU, respectively; the contrast-to-noise ratio was 38.46±7.54, 32.46±13.78 and 37.74±8.89, respectively. The total diagnostic accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity was 94.71%, 87.9% and 96.62%, respectively, for moderate stenosis and 96.15%, 83.64% and 98.06% for severe stenosis. 【Conclusion】 One-beat acquisition with wide detector CT can obtain high-quality coronary artery images and high diagnostic accuracy for patients with atrial fibrillation without radiation dose increase to patients. It has good clinical application value for patients with atrial fibrillation.
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Depressive disorder is manifested as emotional and physical abnormality. Theoretically, the governor vessel is distributed along the spine, related to the brain and communicated with five zang and six fu organs. It is the key meridian for understanding the various symptoms of depressive disorder. Depressive disorder is caused by dysfunction, stagnation or emptiness of the governor vessel, resulting in malnutrition of the brain. In clinical diagnosis and treatment, based on the theory of the governor vessel, the etiology and pathogenesis are analyzed in the patients with depressive disorder. In order to achieve harmonizing mutually the mental and physical conditions, acupuncture is delivered to adjust the spirit and physical state, moving cupping is to regulate the governor vessel, tuina manipulation is to promote meridians and collaterals and physical exercise is to coordinate the body and the spirit.
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Humans , Acupuncture Therapy/methods , Meridians , Acupuncture , Brain , Depressive Disorder , Acupuncture PointsABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES@#To explore the effect of acupuncture and moxibustion on intestinal flora in the rats with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) based on 16S rDNA technique.@*METHODS@#Ten rats were randomized from 58 SPF-grade male SD rats to be the blank group. The remained 48 rats were prepared to be IBS-D models by the modified method of acetic acid enema combined with binding tail-clip stress. Forty successfully-modeled rats were randomly divided into a model group, an acupuncture group, a moxibustion group and a western medication group, with 10 rats in each one. In the acupuncture group, the needle was inserted at bilateral "Zusanli" (ST 36) and remained for 15 min in each rat. In the moxibustion group, the suspending moxibustion was delivered at bilateral "Zusanli" (ST 36) for 15 min. The rats in the western medication group were given pinaverium bromide suspension (10 mL/kg) by intragastric administration. The above interventions were performed once daily for consecutive 14 days. The body mass and the score of fecal trait were compared before and after modeling, as well as after intervention in each group. Fecal water content, diarrhea index and colon transit time (CTT) were measured after modeling and intervention in the rats of each group separately. After intervention, the colonic morphology of rats in each group was observed, and using 16S rDNA technique, the intestinal flora was detected.@*RESULTS@#After modeling, compared with the blank group, the body mass and CTT were reduced (P<0.01); fecal trait scores, fecal water contents and diarrhea index increased (P<0.01) in the other 4 groups. After intervention, the body mass and CTT of the rats decreased (P<0.01), and fecal trait score, fecal water content and diarrhea index increased (P<0.01) in the model group compared with those in the blank group. In the acupuncture group, the moxibustion group and the western medication group, when compared with the model group, the body mass and CTT were elevated (P<0.01), while fecal trait scores, fecal water contents and diarrhea index declined (P<0.01). Compared with the western medication group, fecal water content decreased in the acupuncture group and the moxibustion group (P<0.05), while CTT increased in the acupuncture group (P<0.01), the body mass increased and fecal trait score was dropped in the moxibustion group (P<0.05). The colonic mucosa structure was clear and complete, and there was no obvious inflammatory cell infiltration in the blank group. The mild interstitial edema of intestinal mucosa was presented with the infiltration of few inflammatory cells in the model group. There was the infiltration of few inflammatory cells in the mucosa of the acupuncture group, the moxibustion group and the western medication group. Compared with the blank group, the indexes of Richness, Chao1, ACE and Shannon decreased in the model group (P<0.05). Indexes of Richness, Chao1 and ACE increased in the acupuncture group and the moxibustion group (P<0.05), and the Richness index in the western medication group increased (P<0.05) when compared with those in the model group. The relative abundance of Bacteroidetes, Proteobacteria and Prevotella increased (P<0.05), and that of Firmicutes and Muribaculaceae decreased (P<0.05) in the model group compared with those in the blank group. When compared with the model group, the relative abundance of Bacteroidetes, Proteobacteria and Prevotella was reduced (P<0.05), while that of Firmicutes and Muribaculaceae increased (P<0.05) in the acupuncture group, the moxibustion group and the western medication group; and that of Actinobacteria and Bifidobacterium increased in the acupuncture group and the moxibustion group (P<0.05). Compared with the blank group, the relative abundance of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) biosynthesis was elevated (P<0.05), and that of folate biosynthesis, lipoic acid metabolism, zeatin biosynthesis, ubiquinone and other terpenoid quinone biosynthesis decreased (P<0.05) in the model group. The relative abundance of LPS biosynthesis was dropped (P<0.05), and that of folate biosynthesis, lipoic acid metabolism, zeatin biosynthesis, ubiquinone and other terpenoid quinone biosynthesis increased (P<0.05) in the acupuncture group, the moxibustion group and the western medication group compared with those of the model group.@*CONCLUSIONS@#Either acupuncture or moxibustion can relieve the symptoms of IBS-D and protect intestinal mucosa, which may be associated with regulating the structure of intestinal flora and promoting nutrient metabolism and biosynthesis.