1.Effect of Acupuncture Combined with Core Stability Therapy on Cerebral Palsy
Xiong SONG ; Xiaomiao LIN ; Linxia ZOU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2011;17(1):68-69
ObjectiveTo observe the effect of acupuncture combined with core stability therapy on gross motor function of children with cerebral palsy. Methods80 cases were divided into 2 groups, 40 cases in each group. The control group was treated with routine physical therapy. The observation group was treated with acupuncture combined with core stability therapy. They were assessed with Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-88) before and 3 months after treatment. ResultsAfter treatment, the scores of GMFM-88 significantly improved in both groups (P<0.05), and improved more in the observation group than in the control group (P<0.05). ConclusionAcupuncture combined with core stability therapy can effectively improve the gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy.
2.Predictive Validity of General Movements Assessment for Neurological Development Outcome of High-risk Pre-mature Infants in Different Gestational Ages
Xinggu LIN ; Xiaomiao LIN ; Linxia ZOU ; Xiong SONG
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2015;21(6):683-688
Objective To compare predicting validity of general movements (GMs) assessment for neurodevelopment outcome of high-risk premature infants in different gestational age. Methods 180 participants were divided into group A (28 to 31+6 gestational weeks), group B (32 to 33+6 gestational weeks) and group C (34 to 36+6 gestational weeks) according to gestational age, and evaluated by GMs assess-ments in the stage of writhing-movement and fidgety-movement respectively. They were evaluated with GMs assessment and Gesell devel-opmental scale, and cerebral palsy was diagnosed clinically. Results 133 infants were normal and 47 infants with developmental delay, in which 10 were with cerebral palsy. The sensitivity was 40.4%, the specificity was 90.2%, the positive predictive value was 59.4%, the nega-tive predictive value was 81.1% in the stage of writhing-movement; and it was 27.7%, 99.2%, 92.9% and 79.5% in the stage of fidg-ety-movement, respectively. There was no significantly difference in the detection rate among different age groups (P=0.610, P=0.765, P=0.290). Conclusion The absent fidgety-movement (F-) is the highest, and cramped-synchronized (CS) is the secondly to predict the motor de-velopmental outcome. There was no difference of GMs assessment to detect the neurodevelopmental outcome in premature infants of 28 to 36+6 gestational weeks.
3.Fosinopril and valsartan intervention in gene expression of Klotho, MMP-9,TIMP-1, and PAI-1 in the kidney of spontaneously hypertensive rats
Xiaomiao CHENG ; Qiaoling ZHOU ; Shudian LIN ; Rong WU
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2010;35(10):1048-1056
Objective To determine the role of fosinopril and valsartan intervention in Klotho, matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1) and plasminogen activator inhibitor (PAI-1) gene expression in hypertensive renal interstitial fibrosis (RIF) in the kidney tissue of spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR). MethodsWe randomly divided 20 male 22-week-old SHR into 4 groups (5 in each group):a hypertension group (SHR group), a fosinopril group [Fos group, 10 mg/( kg·d) gavage], a valsartan group [Val group, 10 mg/( kg·d) gavage], and a fosinopril plus valsartan group [Fos + Val group, fosinopril 10 mg/( kg·d) + valsartan 50 mg/( kg·d) gavage]. Another five 22-week-old male Wistar Kyoto rats (WKY) were used as controls. Through monitoring the weight of the rats, tail artery pressure, 24-hour urine protein by fosinopril and/or valsartan intervention after the 8-week trial. RT-PCR and Western blot were used to detect the mRNA and protein expression of Klotho, MMP-9, TIMP-1, and PAI-1 in the kidneys.Results RT-PCR showed that in the SHR group, Klotho mRNA and protein expression were significantly decreased(P<0.01), while mRNA and protein expression of MMP-9, TIMP-1, and PAI-1 were significantly higher compared with the WKY group(P<0.01). With fosinopril and / or valsartan intervention, Klotho mRNA expression in the Fos group (P<0.01), Fos + Val group (P<0.01), Val group (P<0.05), Klotho protein expression in the Fos group(P<0.05), Fos + Val group (P<0.05), Val group (P<0.01), were significantly increased compared with those in the SHR group. The mRNA and protein expression of MMP-9, TIMP-1, and PAI-1 in the Fos group, Val group, and Fos + Val group were significantly lower than those in the SHR group (P<0.01). The expression of Klotho mRNA had negative correlation with the expression of MMP-9 mRNA (r= -0.864, P<0.01), TIMP-1 mRNA (r=-0.725, P<0.01) and PAI-1 mRNA (r=-0.785, P<0.01). The Klotho protein expression had negative correlation with the expression of MMP-9 protein (r=-0.614, P<0.05), TIMP-1 protein (r=-0.579, P<0.05), and PAI-1 protein (r=-0.552, P<0.05). Conclusion Anti-aging gene Klotho and the genes related with extracellular matrix degradation gene MMP-9, TIMP-1, PAI-1 are involved in hypertensive renal injury. The expression of Klotho and MMP-9, TIMP-1, and PAI-1 is closely correlated. Fosinopril and valsartan which increase the Klotho mRNA and protein expression can alter the expression of Klotho-MMPs/TIMPs, which may be the main mechanism to prevent interstitial fibrosis.
4.Effect of Scalp Acupuncture Combined with Speech Training on Language Development Delay in Mental Retardation Children
Linxia ZOU ; Xiong SONG ; Xiaomiao LIN ; Ying LAN ; Yuanyuan XIONG
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2011;17(5):418-419
Objective To observe the effect of scalp acupuncture combined with speech training on language development delay in mental retardation children. Methods 40 cases were divided into 2 groups, 20 cases in each group. The observation group was treated with scalp acupuncture combined with speech training. The control group was treated with speech training. They were assessed with the development quotient (DQ) of adaptability and language of Gesell Developmental Schedules before and 3 months after the treatment. Results DQ of adaptability and language improved after treatment in both groups (P<0.05), and improved more in the observation group than in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion Scalp acupuncture combined with the speech training is more effective on language development delay in mental retardation children.
5.Effects of oral training on language rehabilitation in autism spectrum disorders children
Weihua CHEN ; Linxia ZOU ; Lixing YANG ; Xiaomiao LIN
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2015;(22):3379-3381
Objective To explore the effect of oris(oral)muscles training on speech language rehabilitation for autism spectrum disorders children.Methods 40 cases were divided into 2 groups,20 cases in each group.The control group was treated with language cognitive training.The observation group was treated with language cognitive combined with oris(oral)muscles training.The treatment was given for 6 months.S -S(sign -significate relationgs) was used to evaluate the language development quotient of the two groups.Results After treatment,the language development quotient was significantly improved compared with before treatment(P <0.05),and the language expres-sion quotient of the observation group was more effective than the control group(t =2.434,P <0.05).The language comprehension quotient and operation quotient of the two groups had no significant differences.Conclusion Oris muscles training combined with language cognitive is more effective on language expression capability of autism spec-trum disorders children.
6.Clinical Effect Observation on the TCM Diet Therapy Treating Type-2 Diabetes
Xizhong YANG ; Jing SUN ; Lin YANG ; Xiaomiao LI ; Changhai ZHAO ;
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University 2006;0(05):-
[Objective] To observe the clinical effect of TCM diet therapy on type-2 diabetes.[Method] Select the said patients 76 cases,randomly divide them into treatment group and control group with 38 cases in each group,which were administered with routine western medicine,while the treatment one was added with TCM diet medication.[Result] Compare the fasting glucose before medication,showing marked difference(P
7.Effects of Body Weight Support Training on Walking for Children with Cerebral Palsy
Weihua CHEN ; Xiong SONG ; Linxia ZOU ; Xiaomiao LIN ; Lixing YANG
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2013;19(3):250-251
Objective To observe the effects of body weight support training on walking ability of children with cerebral palsy. Methods 40 cases were divided into observation group (n=20) and control group (n=20). All the children accepted rehabilitation therapy based on Bobath approach and biofeedback, while those of observation group accepted body weight support training in addition, for 2 months. They were assessed with Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) D and E dimension before and after treatment. Results Both the scores of D and E dimension significantly improved in both groups after treatment (P<0.05), and improved more in the observation group than in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion Body weight support training can further improve the walking ability in children with cerebral palsy.
8.Acupuncture and moxibustion versus western medicine for benign prostatic hyperplasia:a systematic review
Yuanwu CHEN ; Yuanhao DU ; Jun XIONG ; Pan SUN ; Xiang GAO ; Xiaomiao LIN ; Li XIAO
China Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy 2005;0(06):-
Objective:To evaluate the quality of prostate hyperplasia related literature in acupuncture and moxibustion,and to compare the curative effect on prostate hyperplasia between acupuncture and moxibustion and western medicine.Methods:Retrieving Pubmed,Cochrane Library,CBM database,CNKI database Etc.to collect the literature of prostate hyperplasia of clinical randomized or quasi-randomized control trials of comparative study between western medicine and acupuncture treatment.The data was extracted independently by two valuers from literatures fitting the selection criteria.Cochrane evaluation manual 4.2.6 was used to evaluate quality,and RevMan 4.2.8 was used in statistical analysis.Results:A total of six randomized or quasi-randomized controlled trials (total 546 examples) were adopted.6 study adopted the total effective rate of evaluation indexes,Meta-analysis showed that there was a significant difference between acupuncture treatment group and western medicine group [merger RR (fixed effects model)=1.26,95%CI(1.15,1.37),Z=5.13,P
9.Effects of Oral Training on Speech for Mental Retardation
Linxia ZOU ; Xiong SONG ; Ying LAN ; Yuanyuan XIONG ; Na ZHANG ; Xiaomiao LIN
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2011;17(3):267-268
ObjectiveTo explore the effect of oral training on speech for mental retardation child. Methods40 cases were divided into 2 groups, 20 cases in each group. The control group was treated with language cognitive training. The observation group was treated with language cognitive combined with oral training. The treatment was given for 3 months. Sign-significance Test (S-S) was used to evaluate the language development before and after treatment. ResultsThe language development quotient significantly improved after treatment (P<0.05), and the language expression quotient of the observation group improved more than that in the control group (P<0.05), but the language comprehension quotient and operation quotient of the both were no significantly different. ConclusionLanguage cognitive combined with oral training is more effective on language expression capability of mental retardation child.
10.Effect of Cordceps Sinensis on the expression of ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 in the kidney of spontaneously hypertensive rats
Rong WU ; Qiaoling ZHOU ; Shudian LIN ; Xiang AO ; Xiaomiao CHEN ; Jinghua YANG
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2010;35(2):152-158
Objective To observe the effect of Cordceps Sinensis (CS) on the expression of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) and vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM-1) in the kidney of spontaneously hypertensive rats(SHR), and to investigate the mechanism of CS. Methods Male SHRs (23 week old) were randomly divided into 4 groups: a group without any treatment (Group S), a group treated with Cordceps sinensis at 4 F), and a group received daily intragastric administration of CS at 4 male WKY rats were used as normals controls. At the end of 8 weeks, all rats were sacrificed. Serum creatinine(Scr), 24 h urinary protein count, and the expression of ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 were examined by immunohistochemical technique and RT-PCR. Results Compared with the WKY rats, blood pressure, 24 h urinary protein count, Scr,and the expression of ICAM-1 andVCAM-1 in the kidney of SHR significantly increased (P<0.05).Compared with Group S, blood pressure decreased after treatment by fosinopril (P<0.05). Compared with Group S, the levels of Scr, 24 h urinary protein count, and glomerular lesion were significantly reduced in the CS and/or fosinopril treatment group. The expression of ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 was significantly decreased in these groups (P<0.05).Conclusion CS may play a role in the protection and anti-fibrosis in the process of renal injury in SHR through reducing the expression of ICAM-1 and VCAM-1.