1.Effects of Hyperbaric Oxygen Combined with Fastigial Nucleus Stimulation on Chronic Cerebral Circulation Insufficiency with Transcranial Doppler and Electroencephalography
Lei WANG ; Yi HE ; Hu ZHENG ; Hua WANG ; Houcheng LI
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2009;15(12):1130-1132
Objective To observe the of changes of cerebral blood flow and electroencephalography in chronic cerebral circulation insufficiency (CCCI) treated with fastigial nucleus stimulation (FNS) and hyperbaric oxygen (HBO). Methods 144 cases of CCCI were divided into 4 groups: 36 cases were treated with FNS and HBO, 36 cases with FNS, 36 cases with HBO, 36 cases without any treatment as control group. The blood velocity of anterior, middle, posterior cerebral arteries, vertebral artery and basilar artery were measured with transcranial Doppler (TCD) and the brain waves (α, β, δ, θ) were recorded with electroencephalography (EEG) before and after the treatment. Results Compared with the control, the brain blood velocity and α wave increased in all the treatment groups, especially in the HBO+FNS group, while β, δ, θ waves decreased (P<0.05). Conclusion FNS and HBO can increase cerebral blood flow and improve the cerebral function respectively.
2.Therapeutic effect of hyperbaric oxygen and swallowing training combined with acupuncture at Fengchi acu-point on dysphagia caused by pseudobulbar paralysis after stroke
Guangjian LIU ; Yunfu WANG ; Guohou HE ; Guojun LUO ; Junhua WANG ; Houcheng LI ; Gangming XI
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2009;31(2):108-111
Objective To observe the clinical therapeutic effect of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy and swallowing training combined with Fengchi acupoint acupuncture on dysphagia caused by pseudobulbar paralysis after stroke. Methods Seventy-five patients were randomly divided into control group, HBO therapy group, swallow training group, acupuncture group and combined treatment group (n = 15). Patients in all groups were given cerebro-vascular disease routine treatment. In addition, the patients in HBO therapy group, swallowing training group and ac-upuncture group were given HBO therapy, swallowing training and Fengehi (GB20) acupoint acupuncture simultane-ously, respectively. The patients in combined treatment group were given HBO therapy combined with swallowing training and Fengchi acupoint acupuncture. Modified Kubota-Chiari's swallowing functional classification was used to assess swallowing function before and on the 3rd d,6th d,9th d, 12th d, 15th d, 18th d and 21st d after treatment. Results It was shown that the patients in all groups but the control group got significant improvement in swallowing after treatment, as demonstrated by the swallowing function scores (P < 0.05). Moreover, the priority order in im-provement of swallowing function and recovering rate were: combined treatment group > acupuncture group > swal-low training group > HBO therapy group > control group(P < 0.05). Conclusion The combination of HBO ther-apy, swallowing training and Fengchi acupoint acupuncture could act synergically to ameliorate dysphagia caused by pseudobulbar paralysis after stroke.
3.Surgical therapy analysis of common congenital heart disease in 1 004 infants
Baojun LI ; Xiaoyong DING ; Wenxiang CHAI ; Zhigang SUN ; Houcheng ZHONG ; Peng ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2016;39(9):826-829
Objective To analyze the surgery effect of infant common congenital heart diseases. Methods The clinical data of 1 004 infants with common congenital heart disease were retrospectively analyzed, with male in 508 cases, female in 496 cases, age from 0.7 to 12.0 (7.4 ± 3.6) months, and body weight from 2.4 to 11.5 (6.8 ± 2.2) kg. Among them , there were the ventricular septal defect (VSD) in 680 cases, atrioventricular septal defect (ASD) in 92 cases, patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in 70 cases, pulmonary valve stenosis (PS) in 12 cases, VSD +ASD in 83 cases, VSD + PDA in 27 cases, VSD+moderate to severe mitral insufficiency (MI) in 12 cases, VSD+ASD+MI in 3 cases, VSD+PS in 5 cases, VSD+ASD+PS in 2 cases, VSD+double chamber right ventricle (DCRV) in 3 cases, and ASD+PS in 7 cases, ASD+PDA in 8 cases. Results The extracorporeal circulation time was 21-72 (40.2 ± 28.6) min, and aortic occlusion time was 4-37 (20.7 ± 15.5) min. The in hospital mortality was 0.8%(8/1 004). Postoperative complications included low cardiac output syndrome in 18 cases, bacterial endocarditis in 2 cases, pneumonia in 27 cases, pulmonary atelectasis in 6 cases, pneumothorax in 2 cases, laryngeal edema in 11 cases, incision fat liquefaction in 12 cases, sternal dehiscence in 3 cases, and third-degree atrioventricular block in 1 case. Eight hundred and forty-five infants (84.2%, 845/1 004) were followed up for 6-12 months.The echocardiogram found 9 cases with residual VSD shunt, 5 cases with mild MI and 1 case with moderate. Conclusions In primary hospital, Seizing the opportunity of surgery, attention on protection of myocardium and other important of organ function during operation, and postoperative intensive care and fine processing can achieve satisfactory clinical results in infant common congenital heart diseases surgery.
4.Effect of Hyperbaric Oxygen,Rehabilitation Training or Acupuncture on Pseudobulbar Paralysis
Guangjian LIU ; Yunfu WANG ; Guojun LUO ; Guohou HE ; Junhua WANG ; Houcheng LI ; Gangming XI
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2008;14(9):828-830
Objective To observe the effect of hyperbaric oxygen,rehabilitation training or acupuncture at Fengchi acupoint on pseudobulbar paralysis after stroke.Methods 90 patients were divided into group Ⅰ(A,B,C) or Ⅱ(A,B,C) randomly.Patients in all groups were given conventional therapy,while those in groups ⅠB and ⅡB were given hyperbaric oxygen,ⅠC and ⅡC were given swallowing training and group Ⅱ was given acupuncture at Fengchi acupoint additionally.They were assessed with Modified Kubota-Chiari's swallowing functional classification before and after treatment.Results In all groups except ⅠA,swallowing function scores improved after treatment significantly(P<0.05).The scores were different significantly between group Ⅰ and group Ⅱ after treatment(P<0.05).Except 3 d after treatment,the scores were different significantly between sub-group of group Ⅰ or group Ⅱon other time points(P<0.05).Conclusion The hyperbaric oxygen is more effective than conventional therapy on pseudobulbar paralysis,but less than swallowing training.Acupuncture at Fengchi acupoint can improve their efficacy.
5.Longshengzhi Capsules Improves Cognitive Function of Vascular Dementia Model Rats
Xiao-li SUN ; Kai-bin ZHANG ; Shu-zhen GUO ; Yan LIU ; Wei WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2022;28(9):72-79
ObjectiveTo study the effect of Longshengzhi capsules on the cognitive function of vascular dementia (VD) rats and reveal the underlying mechanism. MethodA VD rat model was established by permanent ligation of bilateral common carotid arteries. The model rats were randomly assigned into the model group (normal saline for gavage), Hydergine (0.54 mg·kg-1) group, and high-, medium-, and low-dose (2.16, 1.08, and 0.54 g·kg-1, respectively) Longshengzhi capsules groups, with 15 rats each group. Additionally, a sham group (normal saline for gavage) was designed in this study. Morris water maze test was conducted in the last week. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was employed for observation of the pathological changes in the hippocampal area of rat brain. Serum oxidative stress indicators including superoxide dismutase (SOD), malondialdehyde (MDA), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) were examined. The levels of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and interleukin-1β (IL-1β) were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The expression levels of B cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2), Bcl-2-associated X protein (Bax), protein kinase B (Akt), p-Akt, nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB), intercellular cell adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1), and matrix metallopeptidase-9 (MMP-9) were determined by Western blot. ResultMorris water maze results showed that compared with sham operation group, the escape latency of rats in model group was significantly prolonged, and the number of crossing platform was significantly reduced. Compared with model group, the time of escape latency in Longshengzhi capsules high- and medium-dose groups was significantly shortened, and the number of crossing platform was significantly increased. Compared with sham operation group, SOD and GSH-Px levels in model group were significantly decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01), MDA levels were significantly increased (P<0.05), TNF-α, IL-6 and IL-1β levels were significantly increased (P<0.01). Compared with model group, the level of SOD in serum of Longshengzhi capsules high-dose group was significantly increased (P<0.05), the level of GSH-Px in serum of Longshengzhi capsules high-, medium- and low-dose groups was significantly increased (P<0.05, P<0.01), and the level of MDA was significantly decreased (P<0.05). TNF-α, IL-6 and IL-1β levels were significantly decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01). HE staining showed that Longshengzhi capsules could improve pathological damage in hippocampus of VD rats. Western blot results showed that compared with sham operation group, the protein expressions of Bax, NF-κB, MMP-9 and ICAM-1 in model group were significantly increased (P<0.01), and the protein expressions of Bcl-2, Akt and p-Akt were significantly decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01). The protein expression of Bax, NF-κB, MMP-9 and ICAM-1 in Longshengzhi capsules high-, medium- and low-dose groups was significantly decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01), and the protein expression of Bcl-2 was significantly increased (P<0.05, P<0.01). The protein expression of Akt in Longshengzhi capsules high- and medium-dose groups was significantly increased (P<0.05). The expression of p-Akt protein in Longshengzhi capsules high-dose group was significantly increased (P<0.01). ConclusionLongshengzhi capsules can improve the cognitive function of VD rats, and its mechanism may be related to the inhibition of oxidative stress, inflammatory response and apoptosis. ConclusionLongshengzhi capsules can improve the cognitive function of VD rats by inhibiting oxidative stress, inflammatory reaction, and neuronal apoptosis.
6.Study progress on monitoring technologies and health effects of air quality in urban rail transit
Yi ZHENG ; Houcheng LI ; Jun YANG ; Jing CAI
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2024;41(6):713-720
With the acceleration of urbanization, urban rail transit systems have become one of the most important modes of transportation in modern cities. Urban rail transit systems operate in enclosed or semi-enclosed environments, characterized by poor air circulation and high passenger flow. During the period of high incidence of respiratory infectious diseases in autumn and winter, air quality and pathogenic microorganism monitoring in public places have attracted much attention. This article provided a detailed introduction to air pollutants and their sources related to urban rail transit, including chemical pollutants, such as particulate matter and gaseous pollutants, and microbial aerosols. Based on identified air pollutants related to urban rail transit, this paper reviewed the research progress on air quality monitoring technologies for chemical pollution factors and microbial aerosols. Finally, a summary of the health effects of chemical pollutants and microbial aerosols was provided, along with suggestions for monitoring and improving air quality tailored to the characteristics of urban rail transit systems. Through a review of previous studies, carrying out research on air quality monitoring technologies and associated health effects related to urban rail transit is of great significance and values for air quality management, urban development, and public health.
7.Research progress on health risks of aerosol microorganisms
Yanling SHEN ; Houcheng LI ; Shizhen LI ; Lufang JIANG ; Yi ZHENG ; Jing CAI ; Na HE
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;35(3):292-300
Aerosol microorganisms are important constituents of aerosols. They participate in physical and chemical reactions in the air and are also closely related to disease transmission and human health. With the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, aerosol microorganisms have become a public health topic of great concern. Studying the composition and influencing factors of the air microbiome therefore has significant public health implications. Due to the limitations of traditional technologies for sampling and determination, the aerosol microbiome has not been fully understood. However, with the development and maturity of high-throughput sequencing technology, the aerosol microbiome has shown promising research prospects. This article reviews the composition, characteristics, detection methods and influencing factors of aerosol microorganisms, providing basic knowledge for further research on the air microbiome. In-depth research on microbial aerosols has significant implications on urban air quality control, national security and public health.
8.Discussion on Development Status of Traditional Chinese Medicine Dispensing Granules and Survival Strategy of Enterprises
Tao WANG ; Shuqi LIU ; Yaohong LI ; Zhengming YANG ; Xinjia YAN ; Houcheng ZHOU ; Wenbing LI ; Shilin CHEN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(23):166-173
As an important complementary form of decoction pieces of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM), TCM dispensing granules has the advantages of being free of decoction, easy to take, easy to carry and easy to be dispensed, which greatly improves the capacity of emergency services of TCM and is more in line with the needs of modern society. With the end of the pilot project of TCM dispensing granules, the market has been fully liberalized, the competition has been intensified, and it is in the transition period of switching between the new standard and the old one, and there are some problems such as the shortage of varieties, the change of specifications and the difference of quality, and the production enterprises are facing new opportunities and challenges. Based on this, the authors intend to systematically sort out the policies and regulations, enterprise layout and standard formulation since the pilot of TCM dispensing granules. In view of the problems in the post-pilot stage and from the perspective of survival and development of enterprises, it is suggested that enterprises should establish a quality control system for the whole industry chain of TCM dispensing granules to reduce process costs and increase enterprise competitiveness, further increase the investment in scientific research, overcome the key technical problems of difficult varieties, actively and orderly promote the research of national standards, in order to ensure the integrity of clinical formula varieties, and establish and improve the efficacy evaluation mechanism of TCM dispensing granules, build a consistency evaluation system between TCM dispensing granules and decoction pieces. Government departments should strengthen the guidance, fully mobilize the enthusiasm of scientific research institutions, enterprises and hospitals, and explore the establishment of "government-industry-study-research-application" mode to promote the development of TCM dispensing granule industry.