1.Observation on clinical effect of acupuncture for cervical spondylosis of vertebral artery type
Xijun HE ; Nana HUANG ; Lihong LIANG
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2015;(5):315-318
Objective:To observe the clinical effect of acupuncture therapy to support yang and consolidate the constitution for cervical spondylosis of vertebral artery type (CSA). Methods:A total of 72 patients with CSA were randomly divided upon the random digital table into an acupuncture- moxibustion group and an acupuncture group, 36 cases in each group. The acupuncture-moxibustion group was treated by electroacupuncture (EA) at bilateral Fengchi (GB 20) and C4-6 Jiaji (EX-B 2), in combination of moxibustion at Baihui (GV 20), Shenshu (BL 23) and Mingmen (GV 4) to support yang and consolidate constitution. The acupuncture group was given by routine EA at bilateral Fengchi (GB 20), cervical Jiaji (EX-B 2), Tianzhu (BL 10), Jianjing (GB 21), Houxi (SI 3), Hegu (LI 4) and Waiguan (TE 5). The treatment was given once every day and continuous six sessions made one course. After 2-course treatment, the improved situation of clinical symptoms and clinical effect were observed in the two groups. Results:The total effective rate was 91.7% in the acupuncture-moxibustion group and 61.1% in the acupuncture group. The difference of the total effective rate between the two groups was statistically significant (P<0.05). After treatment, the scores of the clinical symptoms in the two groups were obviously decreased than those of the same group before treatment (P<0.01). The differences in the scores between the two groups were statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusion:Acupuncture-moxibustion treatment to support yang and consolidate constitution is better than the routine acupuncture therapy in the therapeutic effect for CSA.
2.Effect ofDanhuai-Yinxiecondensed pill on the expression of VEGF and its receptors in the model rabbits with psoriasis
Ping HUANG ; Lihong GUO ; Shaoxiu CHEN
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2016;38(4):345-349
Objective To observe the effect ofDanhuai-Yinxie condensed pill on the expression of VEGF and its receptors in the model rabbits with psoriasis.Methods Fourty-two healthy Japanese white rabbits were randomly divided into the control group, the model group, the Acitretin group, and the low-, medium- and high-doses ofDanhuai-Yinxie condensed pill groups. The backs of rabbits’ ears were wiped with 5% propranolol for 4 weeks in the latter four groups, while with saline for the same period in the control group. The rabbits in the Acitretin group were intragastric administrated with 1% Acitretin one day since the models of psoriasis were successed, while the rabbits in the low-, medium- and high-doses ofDanhuai-Yinxie condensed pill groups were intragastric administrated withDanhuai-Yinxie suspension 20, 40, 80 mg/kg daily, respectively. The rabbits in the control and model groups were intragastric administrated with equal-volume saline daily. The expression of VEGF, its receptor 1 (FLT-1) and receptor 2 (KDR) were detected by ELISA method, and the expression of VEGF mRNA was detected by PCR method, dermal papillary vascular density (MVD) and the T lymphocytes proliferation from peripheral blood were detected.Results The expression of VEGF (114.43 ± 952 ng/ml, 109.65 ± 9.15 ng/mlvs. 179.90 ± 11.30 ng/ml), VEGF mRNA (0.83 ± 0.07, 0.80 ± 0.06vs. 2.74 ± 0.15), FLT-1 (4.54 ± 0.26 ng/ml, 4.16 ± 0.24 ng/mlvs. 6.92 ± 0.38 ng/ml), KDR (2.48 ± 0.16 ng/ml, 2.51 ± 0.19 ng/mlvs. 6.79 ± 0.27 ng/ml), MVD (10.12 ± 1.97, 9.83 ± 1.12vs. 16.45 ± 2.05) and T lymphocytes proliferation (87.35% ± 6.29%, 86.21% ± 6.42%vs. 123.74% ± 9.18%) in the medium- and the high-dose groups significant decreased than those in the model group (P<0.05).ConclusionDanhuai-Yinxiecondensed pill could reduce the expression of VEGF, block the binding of VEGF to its receptors, inhibit angiogenesis, inhibit the reconstruction of subcutaneous tissues, reduce the dysplasia of dermal microvessels, and inhibit the proliferation of T cells.
3.Clinical role of anti-HLA-IgG antibodies levels in recipients' serum before renal transplantation
Liping HUANG ; Xiaotong WU ; Lihong SHANG
Chinese Journal of Organ Transplantation 2003;0(06):-
Objective To study the role of anti-HLA-IgG antibodies levels in serum before renal transplantation.Methods Anti-HLA-IgG antibodies levels were detected by means of ELISA-LATM in 184 patients before renal transplantation from Jan. 1999 to Dec 2002. Acute rejection occurrence was compared between anti-HLA-IgG class-Ⅰantibody positive group and anti-HLA-IgG class-Ⅱantibody positive group, and between both class-Ⅰand class-Ⅱantibody positive groups and anti-HLA-IgG antibody negative group, respectively. Results In the 155, 7, 9 and 13 cases respectively negative for Anti-HLA-IgG antibodies, positive for anti-HLA-IgG class-Ⅰantibodies, anti-HLA-IgG class-Ⅱantibodies and both class-Ⅰand class-Ⅱantibodies, there were 18, 2, 4, 8 cases of acute rejection with the occurrence rate being 11.6?% , 28.57?% , 44.44?% , 61.53?% , respectively ( P
4.Effectiveness of team-based continuous nursing on improving the life function of children with cerebral palsy
Lihong ZHANG ; Qiaoxiu LI ; Na HUANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2017;33(18):1404-1407
Objective To observe the effect of team-based continuous nursing on improving the life function of children with cerebral palsy. Methods From March 2014 to March 2016, 35 children aged 18-36 months with cerebral palsy were selected as the experimental group;35 matched patients with the same age, same gender, same Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) and functionally similar were selected as the control group by matching design. Among them, 32 cases were followed up in the experimental group while 30 cases in the control group. In the control group, routine discharge education was adopted, but the experimental group was treated by team-based continuous nursing. The ability of daily living was evaluated by the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI). Neuropsychological development was evaluated by the Gesell Development Scale and Body balance was evaluated by the Berg Balance Function Scale after discharge and also after 6 months follow-up. Results After the intervention for 6 months, the functional skill and assisting assistance of PEDI was (77.56 ± 23.58), (38.78 ± 13.96) points in the experimental group, and (65.12 ± 24.23), (30.35 ± 12.78) points in the control groups, there were significant differences between two groups(t=2.0485, 2.4750, P<0.05). The scores of Gesell Development Scale was (76.12 ± 18.35) points in the experimental group, and (71.85 ± 18.46) points in the control group, there were no significant differences between two groups(P>0.05) , but the experimental group was higher than the control group. The scores of Berg Balance Function Scale was(33.20 ± 4.12) points in the experimental group, and (29.67 ± 4.98) points in the control group, there were significant differences between two groups (t = 3.0488, P<0.05). Conclusions To improve the life function of children with cerebral palsy, the implementation of the team-based continuous nursing had a significant effect.
5.Management of Medical Refuse Is Important to Control Hospital Infection
Guyu SHEN ; Lihong ZHU ; Huifang HUANG
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 1994;0(01):-
OBJECTIVE To strengthen the management of medical refuse in order to control the onset of hospital(infection.) METHODS It has been done including setting up special tissue,formulating supervising system,strengthening training,carrying out supervising measures and strengthening examination and inspection.(RESULTS) It could prevent hospital infection effectively to regulate the whole course of the medical refuses(collection,) storage,dealing with and registration.CONCLUSIONS It is very important to strengthen the management of medical refuse in order to prevent hospital infection.
6.The scanning electronic microscope observation of mineral trioxide aggregate combined with fibronectin as pulp capping agent
Lihong ZHU ; Shiguang HUANG ; Nianhong QIN
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2000;0(07):-
AIM: To observe the effect of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) combined with fibronectin as pulp capping agents. METHODS: The 48 pulps of 4 cats were exposed mechanically and then capped directly with MTA, MTA combined with fibronectin, calcium hydroxide, fibronectin and starch as control. After 12 weeks observation, the experimental teeth were extracted and observed with scanning electronic microscope. RESULTS: In calcium hydroxide group and MTA group, specimens showed irregular dentin bridge structures along the pulp-MTA interface. In MTA combined with fibronectin group, continuous and complete dentin bridge structures were found along the pulp-MTA interface, the crystalline-like structures were in direct contact with the dentin wall of pulp chamber, the exposed pulp sites were closed by the dentin bridge. In fibronectin and starch group, no reparative dentin was observed. CONCLUSION: The present experiment indicated that MTA combined with fibronectin was an effective pulp-capping material and may have potential for clinical application. [
7.High-mobility group box protein1 increases tumor necrosis factorαexpression in human bronchial epithelial cells
Yue LIANG ; Changchun HOU ; Hong HUANG ; Lihong WU ; Yiqiang CHEN
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2014;(20):3213-3215
Objective To investigate the effect of high-mobility group box protein1 (HMGB1) on the expression of TNF-αand its mechanism in 16HBE in vitro. Methods groups with different HMGB1 (0, 100, 500, 2 000 ng/mL) concentration was set; RAGE antagonizing groups were as control, HMGB1-2000ng, anti-RAGE and anti-RAGE+HMGB1. The changes of TNF-αmRNA and secretion were determined by quantitative PCR and ELISA. RAGE protein level was measured by western blotting. Results HMGB1 intervention and TNF-α expression of 16HBE presented a positive dose-dependent relationship. Thechanges of RAGE was HMGB1positively concentration dependent. In comparison with HMGB1 2 000 ng/mL group, anti-RAGE+HMGB1showed a remarkable reduction of TNF-α secretion. Conclusion In vitro, HMGB1 increases TNF-α expression in 16HBE with a dose-dependent manner through RAGE.
8.Value of MRI in qualitative and quantitative diagnosis of bone marrow infiltration in lymphoma
Lihong CHEN ; Yunjing XUE ; Bin SUN ; Qing DUAN ; Xinming HUANG
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2012;21(1):30-33
Objective To evaluate the value of MRI in qualitative and quantitative diagnosis of bone marrow involvement in patients with lymphoma. Methods 28 diagnosed lymphoma with bone marrow infiltration and 31 healthy spines as controls were included.MRI performance and the signal intensity ratio on T1WI (SIR1) of the spine bone marrow and cerebrospinal fluid were analyzed and statistical analyses were performed.Results Qualitative diagnosis among these patients,was shown than MRI results indicated that 27 cases had abnormal signal. The sensitivity of MRI was 96.4 %. There were four main patterns of marrow infiltration in MRI,containing nodular pattern 21.4 % (6/28),scattered pattern 53.6 % (15/28),mottled pattern 14.3 % (4/28) and uniform pattern 7.1% (2/28) respectively.By quantitative diagnosis the SIR1 of study group (1.251±0.253) was apparently lower than that in the control group (2.625±0.434) with statistical significance (t =15.022,P < 0.001).The results of multiple comparisons showed that the SIR1 of mild degree (1.390±0.172),moderate degree (0.982±0.790) and severe degree (0.908±0.122) patients with lymphoma compared with the normal controls had significant differences (all P =0.000),and difference between mild and moderate degree had statistical significance (LSD,P =0.012),so did the difference between mild and severe degree (LSD,P =0.025).However,no significant difference could be seen between moderate and severe degree (LSD, P =0.757). Positive linear correlation was existed between the persentages of SIR1 and tumor cells in bone marrow (r =-0.765, P < 0.001). Conclusion As a noninvasive and direct-viewing technique, MRI presents a global view of bone marrow with high sensitivity in detecting bone marrow involvement in lymphoma. To a certain extent, it could be possible to estimate the infiltration degree and evaluation of the tumor burden in bone marrow by quantitative measurement of MRI.
9.Effect of Rhodioloside on PI3-K/AKT signaling pathway on cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats
Yinli LUO ; Xiaosong HUANG ; Lihong TAN ; Chunyan YU ; Liuqing LIU
Journal of Chinese Physician 2014;(6):734-738
Objective To explore the mechanism of protective effect of Rhodioloside in cerebral ischemia-reperfusion rats and its relevance to phosphatidylinositol 3-kinases ( PI3-K)/protein serine-threonine kinases ( AKT) signaling pathway .Methods Forty eight Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into four groups: sham-operation group , ischemia-reperfusion group , and Rhodiolo-side treatment groups (5 and 10 mg/kg).The model of right middle cerebral artery occlusion was established with thread ligation meth -od.The score of the neurological deficit was estimated 2 h followed by 24 h reperfusion.Histopathological changes were observed by hematoxylin-eosin(HE) staining.The infarct volume was measured with triphenyltetrazolium chloride (TTC) staining.Apoptotic cells were assessed with terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase (TdT)-mediated dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) method.The expressions of PI3-K and p-AKT were evaluated with immunohistochemistry .Results The score of the neurological deficit was decreased more ob-viously, the number of apoptotic were decreased more significantly , the expressions of PI3-K and p-AKT were increased more signifi-cantly in the Rhodioloside treatment groups (5 and 10 mg/kg) than in the ischemia-reperfusion group ( P <0.05).The score of the neurological deficit was decreased , the number of apoptotic was decreased , and the expressions of PI 3-K and p-AKT were increased in the Rhodioloside treatment group (10 mg/kg) than the Rhodioloside treatment group (5 mg/kg) ( P <0.05).Conclusions The protective mechanism of Rhodioloside therapy against cerebral ischemia r-eperfusion injury might be associated with activating the PI 3-K/AKT signaling pathway and then inhibiting neuronal apoptosis .
10.Study and meta analysis of axillary mercury thermometer placement time for recording human body temperature
Yulan HUANG ; Lifang ZHANG ; Xiaoping ZHAO ; Lihong ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2010;26(23):52-54
Objective This study investigated the differences between axillary temperature monitored for 5min and 10min with mercury in glass thermometers. Methods A sample of 365 patients had axillary temperatures monitored for five minutes and ten minutes, Relevant research data were analyzed by meta analysis. Results At α=0.05 level, the result of paired t test between 5 minutes and 10 minutes temperature indicated that there was statistical difference, Meta analysis had the same result, Temperaturedata of 365 patients were expressed in the Bland-Altman plot which displayed that their consistency can not be accepted in the professional. Conclusions The optimal axillary mercury thermometer placement time for recording human body temperature is 10 minutes.