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Objective To observe the therapeutic efficacy of Tiao Shen Tong Luo (regulating mind and unblocking collaterals) needling plus hyperbaric oxygen in treating leukoaraiosis (LA) coupled with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Method Totally 112 patients with LA and MCI were randomized into a treatment group and a control group. In addition to the basic treatment, the treatment group was intervened by Tiao Shen Tong Luo needling plus hyperbaric oxygen, while the control group was given hyperbaric oxygen. The scales and event-related potential (P300) were evaluated and compared before and after the intervention. Result The scales scores and P300 were significantly changed in both groups after the treatment, and the therapeutic efficacy was higher in the treatment group than in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion In addition to the basic treatment, Tiao Shen Tong Luo needling plus hyperbaric oxygen can produce a significant efficacy in treating LA couple with MCI.
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Objective To elucidate the relationship between a 936C/T mutation at 3'-untranslated region of human vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF) gene and diabetic peripheral neuropathy ( DPN ). Methods All subjects recruited in this study were assigned into DM (n = 92, diabetes without neuropathy, retinopathy or nephropathy), DPN (n = 102, diabetes with peripheral neuropathy only ), and healthy control (n = 120 ) groups,respectively. The gene polymorphism was determined by PCR-RFLP, as well as the other clinical parameters including serum VEGF by ELISA. Results The frequencies of both genotype CC and allele C were significantly higher in DPN group than those in either DM group(x2 = 5.578 and 5.614, P＜0. 05 ) or control group (x2 = 9. 406 and 9. 677, P＜0. 05 ). However, the frequencies of genotype(CT+TT) and allele T were significantly lower in DPN group than that in either DM group(x2 =5.578 and 5.614, P＜0. 05) and control group (x2=9.406 and 9.677, P＜0.05). The multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the levels of HbA1c, total cholesterol, low-density lipoproteincholesterol( LDL-C ), and serum VEGF positively correlated with DPN, while the 936C/T polymorphism of VEGF gene negatively correlated with DPN(β= -1. 046, OR=0. 457, P=0. 006, 95% CI: 0. 166-0. 741 ). Conclusions Allele 936C of VEGF gene may serve as a genetic marker susceptible to DPN, while allele 936T may be a protective genetic marker of DPN.