Objective To observe the clinical curative effect of thoracic dorsal root ganglion pulse radio frequency stimulation combined with pregabalin in treatment of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN).Methods Sixty-two PHN patients were randomly divided into the single drug group and combination group (n=31).The pre-and post-treatment VAS values and pittsburgh sleep quality in-dex (PSQI),decreased dosage of tramadol after treatment,adverse reaction during treatment,and long-term therapeutic effects were observed.Results VAS values,PSQI and tramadol dosage de-creased significantly post-treatment in both groups,especially in the combination group (P < 0.05). In addition,the incidence of dizziness,somnolence and ataxia was less,but puncture pain was more in combination group (P < 0.05 ).Long-term therapeutic effects of patients in the combination group were significantly improved.Conclusion Thoracic dorsal root ganglion pulsed radio frequence com-bined with pregabalin is effective in the treatment of PHN.

Objective To investigate the effects of Xiao Yao San on intracellular Ca2 + concentration in cultured rat hippocampal neurons in the state of chronic stress and study the mechanism of chronic stress injuring and XiaoYao San protecting. Methods MK-801 acts as tool,cultured rat hippocampal neurons were divided into seven groups, those were group 1 (control), group 2 (normal serum), group 3 (normal serum + Glu), group 4 (model serum + Glu), group 5 (model serum + Glu + MK-801), group 6 (Xiaoyaosan + Glu), group 7 (Xiaoyaosan + Glu + MK-801). to detect intracellular Ca2+ concentration in cultured hippocampal neurons in the simulated micro - environment of chronic stress and after intervention with the serum treated with Xiao Yao San by confocal laser microscope at the same period of time. Results Compared with group 1 (779.97 ± 36.81), concentration of Ca2+ intracellular of group 2 (1092.38 ± 36.41), group 3 (1472.49 ± 76. 19), group 4 (1509.52 ±104.69) and group 5 (1186.97 ±41.92) all increased significantly (P＜0.01) ,group 6 (908.74 ±40.24) increased too (P ＜ 0.05), compared with group 2, concentration of Ca2 + intracellular of group 3,4 and 5 all increased significantly (P ＜ 0.01), but group 7 (721.99 ± 60.33) decreased significantly (P ＜ 0.01). Compared with group 4, concentration of Ca2+ intracellular of group 6 and 7 decreased significantly (P＜ 0.01), group 5 decreased too (P ＜ 0.05), compared with group 6, concentration of Ca2 + intracellular of group 5 increased significantly (P ＜ 0.01),when group 7 decreased significantly (P＜0.01). Conclusion Serum of chronic stress treated with Xiao Yao San has the effect of inhibiting Ca2+ overload in hippocampal neurons,it may work through a variety of signaling pathways including Glu-NR-Ca2+ to maintain the steady-state of Ca2+ concentration in hippocampal neurons, and then to protect neurons from the neurotoxic effects of excitatory.

【Objective】To observe the effect of Modified Sini Powder(MSP)on the expression of hippocampal neuronal nitric oxide synthase(nNOS)in rats with chronic psychological stress.【Methods】Twenty-four Wistar rats were randomized into 3 groups: normal group,model group(receiving random stress stimulation for 21 days),and MSP group(receiving gastric infusion of MSP 3.38 g for each rat one hour before stimulation).The normal group and the model group received the same volume of saline.The expression of hippocampal nNOS was detected with immunohistochemical method.【Results】nNOS expression was found in neuronal pyramidal cells of hippocampus CA3 area in the three groups.The expression was obvious,positive cell count and its scoring were increased in the model group as compared with the normal group(P

[Objective] To observe the influence of Xiaoyao Powder on the concentration of Ca2+ in hippocampal synaptosome of multi - stress model rats.[Methods] Wistar rats were randomly allocated to five groups: normal control (Group A) , model 1 (Group B), Xiaoyao Powder 1 (Group C), model 2 (Group D), and Xiaoyao Powder 2 (Group E) . All the rats except those of Group A were replicated to chronic multi-stress models. At the meantime, Groups C andE were given the decoction of Xiaoyao Powder, 1.06g each for 21 days and 42 days respectively. Groups A, B and D were administered by gavage the equal amount of normal saline. After the administration, the hippocampal homogenate was taken to detect the concentration of hippocampal synaptic Ca2+ by fluorimetry. [Results] Compared with Group A, the concentration of Ca2+ in hippocampal synaptosome of Groups B and C was increased, having significant difference ( P

【Objective】To investigate the antianxietic action of Xiaoyao San(XS)and Dan Zhi Xiaoyao San(DZXS).【Methods】 Wistar rats were randomized into 5 groups: model control group,high-and low-dose DZXS groups(14.4?g/kg and 7.2?g/kg respectively),and high-and low-dose XS groups(21.06?g/kg and 10.53g/kg respectively).Social interaction test and open-field test were carried out to observe the antianxietic action of XS and DZXS.Except that the model group was given normal saline,the rats in other groups were given the corresponding drugs according to the experimental design for 14 successive days.After treatment,the activities within 5 min were monitored by two observers and then the mean value were calculated.【Results】High-and low-dose DZXS prolonged rats social interaction time and increased the times of body erection and dressing their hair,and low-dose XS also increased the times of body erection and dressing their hair(P

【Objective】To investigate the effects of Dan Zhi Xiaoyao San(DZXS) and its extracts on hypothalamic corticotropin releasing hormone(CRH) and plasma corticosterone(CORT) in rats with chronic psychological stress.【Methods】Wistar rats were randomized into 6 groups: A(normal control),B(model control),C (extract of DZXS extracted by water extraction and alcohol precipitation,3.608?g/kg),D(extract of DZXS extracted by petroleum ether,0.087?g/kg),E(extract of DZXS extracted by polysaccharide,2.20?g/kg) and F(DZXS 14.4?g/kg).Except group A,the rat models of chronic multi-phase psychological stress were established in other groups by improved Cart method.Groups A and B were given normal saline,and groups C,D and E were given the corresponding drugs according to the experimental design.Hypothalamic CRH and plasma CORT contents were examined to explore the therapeutic mechanism.【Results】Compared with group A,hypothalamic CRH and plasma CORT contents were increased in group B;hypothalamic CRH content was decreased in groups C,E and F(P

Objective To observe the content changes of corticosterone and gastrointestinal hormones in serum of chronic multi-stress rats and to investigate the effect of Xiaoyao Powder and Chaihu Shugan Powder.Methods Wistar rats were randomly allocated to four groups:normal group(group A),model group(group B),Xiaoyao Powder group(group C),Chaihu Shugan Powder group(group D)etc.Chronic multi-sress models were established in all the rats except those of normal group.Xiaoyao Powder group and Chaihu Shugan Powder group were respectively given the corresponding drugs for 21 days.Normal group and model group were administered the equal amount of normal saline by gavage.After the administration,the open-field test was used to observe the behavior changes of the rats,and the radioimmunoassay method was adopted to detect the serum corticosterone and gastrin contents and plasma motilin level.Results Compared with the normal group,the body weight of model group was decreased(P

Objective To analyze the characteristics of fat infiltration into the muscles of patients with Becker and Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) so as to provide a guide for rehabilitation therapy.Methods Twenty-three children with Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) and 47 with DMD who had never been treated with glucocorticoids were enrolled.MRI was performed on both of their thigh muscles.T1 weighted images were used to assess the fat infiltration of their thigh muscles using a 0-5 modified version of Mercuri's scale.The progression of fatty infiltration of the thigh muscles in BMD was analyzed using descriptive statistics.The differences in fat infiltration between BMD and DMD were analyzed using rank sum tests.Results In patients with BMD the adductor magnus most often showed severe fat infiltration,followed by the biceps femoris,quadriceps,semimembranosus and semitendinosus,while the sartorius,gracilis and adductor longus had the lowest percentages of severe fat infiltration.Among the BMD patients the adductor magnus,biceps femoris and quadriceps showed moderate to severe involvement at the age of 8 to 9.The semimembranosus and semitendinosus showed moderate to severe involvement at the age of 10 to 11,and the sartorius,gracilis and adductor longus showed mild to moderate involvement after 15 years of age.Among the age groups of 8,9,10 and 11 years old,the median total fat infiltration scores were 10,22,28 and 25 respectively among the BMD patients,and 29,34,34 and 30 respectively among the DMD patients.At age 8 significant differences between the BMD and DMD patients were observed in the infiltration scores of the adductor magnus,biceps femoris,vastus lateralis,rectus femoris,vastus medialis,vastus intermedius and in the total scores.At age 9 significant differences persisted in the scores of the adductor magnus,rectus femoris,vastus medialis,vastus intermedius and the total scores.Conclusions The muscle MRIs showed significant differences in the degree of fatty infiltration between BMD and DMD patients.These findings may be useful when designing therapeutic regimens and rehabilitation programs for patients with BMD and DMD.

Objective To observe the effect of the rehabilitation garden on hemiplegic stroke patients. Methods 160 cases of cerebral vascular accident patients were randomized into observation group and control group. All patients were given conventional drug treatment and conventional rehabilitation training. The observation group was given the rehabilitation garden for rehabilitation training two times a day , each time 60 minutes. Results BBS, BI, FMA, HAMA and HAMD of The two groups of patients significantly improved. The improvement ofBBS and BI in observation group was better than that in control group (P < 0.05). HAMD and HAMA score inobservation group was significantly higher than that in control group (P < 0.01), the improvement in observationgroup is better than in control group (P < 0.01), the satisfaction rate in observation group is better than in controlgroup (P < 0.01), and the hospital stay period in observation group is better than in control group (P < 0.01).Conclusion The application of rehabilitation garden has a good effect on the rehabilitation effect of the hemiplegicstroke patients.

Relationship between the doctors and patients is the most important and basic interpersonal relationship in the medical practice and it is also the ability for interns to be strengthened.During the process of clinical practice teaching in children's department of stomatology,we demand that demonstration teachers deal with the relationship between the teaching and patients.Interns should skillfully grasp the psychological behavior of children,learn the skills of communicating and disposaling interpersonal relationship,and cultivate the consciousness of satisfactory medical ethics,laws and legislation.