1.A comparative study of calcipotriol betamethasone ointment for the treatment of psoriasis vulgaris
Xin HUANG ; Bin WEI ; Sheng FANG ; Kun HUANG ; Aijun CHEN
Chongqing Medicine 2014;(15):1851-1853,1856
Objective To observe the clinical efficacy and safety of calcipotriol betamethasone ointment for the treatment of pso‐riasis vulgaris in the stable stage of patient .Methods This was a randomized ,parallel controlled clinical trials ,in which 90 patients with psoriasis vulgaris were randomly divided into experimental group and controlled group .All of them received 4 weeks of thera‐py .We compared the efficacy and safety 1 ,2 ,4 week after treatment by calcipotriol betamethasone ointment .Results About the clinical efficacy ,according to the decrease in percentage of psoriasis area and severity index (PASI) were:23 patients in the experi‐mental group were effective(efficacy rate is 76 .67% ) ,14 patients in control group Ⅰ was effective(efficacy rate is 46 .67% ) ,15 pa‐tients in control group Ⅱ was effective(efficacy rate is 50% ) .The differention between experimental group and the two control groups was significant(P< 0 .05 ,P< 0 .01) .After 1 ,2 ,4 weeks of therapy ,the decrease in percentage of PASI of experimental group is higher than that in the control groups .The scores of the observed erythema ,infiltration ,scale were decreased ,and the total scores of PASI are also decreased 4 weeks after therapy .The decrease score of experimental group is higher than that of control group Ⅰ(P<0 .01) and control group Ⅱ(P<0 .01) .The side effects of the experimental group are mild such as itching ,folliculi‐tis ,erythema ,and the laboratory examinations had no abnormal changes .Conclusion Calcipotriol betamethasone ointment was more effective to treat the stable stage psoriasis vulgaris patients compared with single use of halometasone or calcipotriol .It takes effect quickly ,and could be more feasible and safe .
2.Middle School Students′ Parent-Related Test Anxiety Comparisons between United States and China
Li-Fang XING ; Xin-Yin HUANG ; Hui-Xin HUANG ; Al ET ;
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2002;0(08):-
Objective:To investigate middle school students' parent-related fears of poor performance on im- portant examinations in the United Stated and China.Methods:The“Failure Outcome Expectancy (FOE)”inventory was used to measure students' perceptions of test anxiety in a sample of 1,215 public middle school students,ages 14and 15.Results:The findings indicated that students in different countries reported similar trends in the reasons for their parent-related test anxiety including student worries with respect to confidence about admission to higher institu- tions,and student contributions to parental annoyances in relation to academic achievement.However,cross-cultural differences revealed that Chinese students reported significantly expectations,or the potential for annoying their par- ents than American students.American students reported a significantly stronger preoccupation about their capacity to face challenges in life than Chinese students.Additionally,gender differences were more significant in the western culture of the United States than in China.American female students reported stronger perceptions on seven items of parent-related causes of their test anxiety than Chinese female students.Chinese male students reported stronger pre- occupation only on two items than their American counterpart.Conclusion:Chinese and American students have similar trends in the reasons for their parent-related test anxiety.There are also culture difference and gender differ- ence in this problem.
3.Improved pelvic floor reconstruction with polypropylene mesh for repair of pelvic organ prolapse
Hong XIE ; Haiwei HUANG ; Xin MA ; Fang ZHAO ; Lin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2015;(12):1899-1903
BACKGROUND:Synthetic patch as an important substitute to pelvic tissue can replace damaged pelvic fascia tissue, and has been widely used in the pelvic floor reconstruction. OBJECTIVE:To observe the efficacy and complications of pelvic floor reconstruction with mesh, and to explore its safety and effectiveness. METHODS: Forty-five pelvic organ prolapse female patients were divided into two groups according to patient’s wilingness: experimental group, pelvic floor reconstruction with mesh (n=25); control group, transvaginal hysterectomy combined with vaginal wal repair (n=20). Perioperative conditions were recorded, and uterine prolapse staging, complications, pelvic floor function, pelvic discomfort, as wel as an objective cure rate were evaluated in the two groups during the folow-up. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Compared with the control group, the experimental group was characterized as shorter operative time, less amount of bleeding, milder infections, and faster recovery (AlP < 0.05). At 6 months of folow-up, the score on uterine prolapse staging was higher in the experimental group than the control group; at 12 months, the scores on pelvic floor function and pelvic discomfort as wel as the incidence of complications were significantly lower in the experimental group (P < 0.05), but the objective cure rate was higher compared with the control group (P < 0.05). These findings suggest that pelvic floor reconstruction with mesh for pelvic organ prolapsed can reduce the operative time and blood loss and promote postoperative recovery. Meanwhile, it can significantly improve pelvic floor function, pelvic discomfort, postoperative complications, the rate of exposure, and the objective cure rate, which is safe and effective during the short-term folow-up.
4.A case of primary cutaneous invasive epidermo-tropic CD8 positive cytotoxicity T-cell lymphoma and literature review
Juan CHEN ; Jun QIAN ; Mingzhi FANG ; Xinghua YANG ; Xin HUANG
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2014;23(6):361-364
Objective To further elaborate the clinical characteristics,diagnosis,treatment and prognosis of primary cutaneous invasive epidermo-tropic CD8 positive cytotoxicity T-cell lymphoma.Methods The clinical characteristics,diagnosis and treatment of a patient with primary cutaneous invasive epidermotropic CD8 positive cytotoxicity T-cell lymphoma were summarized,and diagnosis and treatment of the disease from published literature were reviewed.Results After one year long,recurrence of exudative maculopapule on his body and limbs,a middle-aged male patient visited our hospital.Then,the patient was diagnosed as T2N0M0 Ⅰ phase of primary cutaneous invasive epidermo-tropic CD8 positive cytotoxicity T-cell lymphoma based on results of skin biopsy,immunohistochemistry,T-cell gene rearrangement and PET-CT.Through integrative medicine treatment (combination of bruceolic oil emulsion and chemotherapy with GDP regimen),the patient achieved complete remission (CR).The treatment and follow-up continues till now and his condition was stable.Conclusions Clinical occurrence of primary cutaneous invasive epidermo-tropic CD8 positive cytotoxicity T-cell lymphoma is rare and early diagnosis is difficult.It could be diagnosed with histopathology combined with T-cell gene rearrangement.In order to avoid misdiagnosis,great caution should be taken during disease history inquiry and physical examination,should be early lesion for delayed healing of recurrent lesions,biopsy should be conducted as soon as possible and immunohistochemistry should be performed simultaneously,which will provide a good basis for further treatment.
5.Clinical Observation of Acetic Acid Goserelin Sustained-release Implants in the Treatment of Ovary Endo-metrium Cyst Recurrence after Surgery
Hong XIE ; Haiwei HUANG ; Xin MA ; Fang ZHAO ; Jianya ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2017;28(14):1968-1971
OBJECTIVE:To investigate therapeutic efficacy and safety of Acetic acid goserelin sustained-release implants (AGRI) in the treatment of ovary endometrium cyst (OEC) recurrence after laparoscopic enuleation of ovarian cyst. METHODS:Totally of 60 patients with OEC recurrence after laparoscopic enuleation of ovarian cyst in Zhangjiagang First People's Hospital dur-ing Jan. 2013-Jan. 2015 were divided into control group and observation group according to random number table,with 30 cases in each group. Both groups were given Mifepristone tablets orally 25 mg,qd. Control group was given Gestrinone capsules orally 2.5 mg,twice a week. Observation group was given AGRI subcutaneously 3.6 mg,once a month. Both groups were treated for consec-utive 6 months. Clinical efficacies of 2 groups were observed as well as the levels of serum follicle stimulating hormone(FSH),lu-teinizing hormone(LH)and estradiol(E2),VAS scores of dysmenorrheal and chronic pelvic pain before treatment,3,6 months af-ter treatment. The occurrence of ADR and the prognosis of 12-month follow-up were observed in 2 groups. RESULTS:Total re-sponse rate of observation group was 86.67%,which was significantly higher than 70.00%of control group,with statistical signifi-cance(P<0.05). After 3 months of treatment,the levels of FSH and LH in 2 groups were decreased significantly compared to be-fore treatment,with statistical significance (P<0.05);the level of E2 had no change;there was no statistical significance in the levels of FSH and LH between 2 groups(P>0.05);after 6 months of treatment,the levels of FSH,LH and E2 in 2 groups were decreased significantly,and the observation group was significantly lower than the control group,with statistical significance(P<0.05). After 3 and 6 months of treatment,VAS score of dysmenorrheal and chronic pelvic pain in 2 groups were decreased signifi-cantly,and the observation group was significantly lower than the control group,with statistical significance(P<0.05). The inci-dence of ADR in observation group was 40.00%,which was significantly higher than 16.70% of control group,with statistical sig-nificance(P<0.05). There was no statistical significance in recurrence rate between 2 groups(P>0.05). The recovery rate of men-struation in observation group was 86.67%,the rate of dominant follicle formation was 60.00% and pregnancy rate was 53.33%, which were significantly higher than 46.67%,46.67% and 33.33% of control group,with statistical significance(P<0.05). CON-CLUSIONS:AGRI shows significant therapeutic efficacy for OEC recurrence after laparoscopic enuleation of ovarian cyst,can ef-fectively relieve dysmenorrhea and chronic pelvic pain,increase the rate of pregnancy. There is still recurrent cases after drug with-drawal. The incidence of ADR is high,but the symptoms are mild.
6.The comparative study about the distribution of traditional Chinese medicine constitution of the middle and elderly people between urban and rural area of Beijing
Fang QIAN ; Xueyan XIN ; Ying HUANG ; Jing HAN
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2011;33(7):619-621
Objective To discovery the difference about TCM constitution between urban and rural area from the survey results performed in 2 communities of Beijing. Methods 9 standard survey scales of Chinese Medicine Constitution and four diagnostic methods of TCM were performed to identify body constitution of 161 people whose age are almost 64 years; The distribution of total constitution and the constitution distribution of same sex were further analyzed. Results The distribution of 9 TCM body constitution were different between town and country, the gentleness type distribution in country was lower than city (24.68%, 51.19%) ; Qi-depression type distribution was significant higher in country than city (44.16%,5.95%) . Conclusion Most of people in the country were yang-deficiency type and qi-depression type body constitution, the distribution of which affected by gender and age, etc.
7.Analysis of effect of topographical conditions on content of total alkaloid in Coptidis Rhizoma in Chongqin, China.
Xin LIU ; He HUANG ; Yan-fang YANG ; He-zhen WU
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2014;39(24):4748-4753
To study ecology suitability rank dividing of the total alkaloid content of Coptis Rhizoma for selecting artificial planting base and high-quality industrial raw material in Chongqing province. Based on the investigation of PCB and DEM data of Chongqing province, the relationship between the total alkaloid content in Coptis Rhizoma and topographical conditions was analyzed by statistical analysis. The geographic information systems (GIS)-based assessment and landscape ecological principles were applied to assess eco logy suitability areas of Coptis Rhizoma in Chongqing. slope, aspect and altitude are main topographical factors that affect the content of the total alkaloid content in Coptis Rhizoma The total alkaloid content in Coptis Rhizoma is higher in the lower altitude, shady slope and bigger slope areas. The total alkaloid content is higher in the south areas of Chongqing province and lower in the northeast. Terrain conditions of the southern region of Chongqing are most suitable for The accumulated of total alkaloid Coptis Rhizoma content.
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9.Level investigation on coptidis rhizoma processing methods and product specifications.
He HUANG ; Xin LIU ; Lu-Qi HUANG ; Yan-Fang YANG ; He-Zhen WU
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2014;39(16):3085-3088
The existing processing methods, commercial specification and grades, and the marketing of Coptidis Rhizoma were systematical researched, referring to ancient, modern and contemporary medical literatures with the combination of our fieldwork on main origins of Coptidis Rhizoma and some herbs markets. Results showed that Coptidis Rhizoma processing methods mainly included sun-dried method and baked method anciently. For now, the processing methods become various, including thin paper-covering under the sun drying, direct drying, oven drying and microflame-fry drying. In the literatures, the main chemical constituent berberine was determined of its content to analyze the processing methods, finding that the sun drying and baked drying affect the berberine content, so the temperature must be controlled when drying. The thin paper-covering drying method is so cumbersome for large quantities of medicinal herbs and in wind conditions that it has been eliminated. Eventually, direct drying, oven drying and microflame-fry drying are chosen to the large-scale socialized production for their convenient and simple operation, making up the current main processing methods. Coptidis Rhizoma products have 3 specifications of Weilian, Yalian, Yunlian, of each specification there are 2 levels, but in fact the market of Weilian commodities overtakes the Yunlian, which only sold in parts of Yunnan, and the no-sale Yalian. The mainstream commercial Weilian are often sold in general way, gradeless and uniformly-priced. There are regional differences of the processing methods on Coptidis Rhizoma, which needs unified research and development of relevant standard operating procedures to ensure the quality of medicine, urgently. Coptidis Rhizoma product specifications and the intrinsic quality-grade correlation need to be further improved, which could provide a more reliable standard for quality at competitive prices, and it is recommended that "medicinal commercial specification and grade standard" content be increased into the Herbs part of Chinese Pharmacopoeia.
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10.Effect of psychological factors on quality of life in patients with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea
Dan HUANG ; Liexin LIANG ; Xiucai FANG ; Haiwei XIN ; Liming ZHU ; Lili SHI ; Fang YAO ; Xiaohong SUN ; Facan ZHANG ; Meiyun KE
Chinese Journal of Digestion 2015;(9):599-605
Objective To investigate the effects of anxiety and depression on the quality of life (QOL) in patients with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS‐D) and the difference in gender .Methods IBS‐D patients met the Rome Ⅲ diagnostic and subtyping criteria were consecutively enrolled .The intestinal symptoms , psychological status , and QOL of patients were evaluated using IBS‐specific symptom questionnaires , the Hamilton anxiety scale (HAMA) ,the Hamilton depression scale (HAMD) ,and the Chinese Version of IBS‐QOL instrument .The data were analyzed by chi‐square test variance analysis ,t test or Spearman rank correlation analysis .Results A total of 155 IBS‐D patients were enrolled .Among them ,115 were complicated with anxiety and/or depression .The number of male and female with comorbid psychological disorders was 69 cases(71 .13% ) and 46 cases(79 .31% ) ,respectively ,and the difference was not statistically significant (χ2 = 1 .267 ,P= 0 .26) . Compared with 40 patients without anxiety or depression ,there was no statistically significant difference (F=1 .143 ,P> 0 .05) in the scores of intestinal symptoms in 59 patients with comorbid anxiety alone and 56 patients with anxiety and/or depression (20 .85 ± 5 .84 vs .21 .71 ± 7 .47 vs .22 .87 ± 6 .09) .The total IBS‐QOL score of the 155 patients was 71 .61 ± 19 .22 .There was negative correlation between IBS‐QOL score and HAMA , HAMD scores(r= -0 .262 and -0 .268 ,both P= 0 .001) .The total IBS‐QOL score of patients with comorbid anxiety and depression or depression were lower than that of patients without anxiety or depression (66 .05 ± 22 .88 vs 77 .22 ± 15 .35 , F = 4 .412 , P = 0 .005) .Except health worrying and sexual ,the scores in six dimensions(including dysphoria ,interference with activity ,body image ,food avoidance and social reaction) were all significantly decreased (F= 3 .309 ,3 .279 ,4 .177 ,3 .765 ,6 .041 and 3 .830 , P= 0 .013 ,0 .012 ,0 .013 , 0 .007 ,0 .001 and 0 .010) .In male patients ,the total score of IBS‐QOL and the scores of dysphoria ,body image and social reaction of patients with anxiety and depression or depression were lower than those of patients without anxiety and depression (t = 2 .143 ,2 .110 ,2 .279 ,3 .061 ; P = 0 .036 ,0 .039 ,0 .027 ,0 .003) .In female patients ,the score of food avoidance domain significantly decreased (t= 2 .812 ,P= 0 .008) .The scores of IBS‐QOL and six dimensions (including dysphoria ,interference with activity ,body image ,food avoidance and social reaction) of patients with history of severe mental disorders and being abused were even lower than those patients without such histories (t= 3 .241 ,3 .433 ,2 .499 ,2 .296 ,2 .514 ,3 .413 and 2 .601 ;P= 0 .001 ,0 .001 ,0 .014 , 0 .023 ,0 .013 ,0 .001 and 0 .010) .Conclusions The QOL of patients with IBS‐D was significantly affected by psychological factors with gender differences .The approaches to improve the psychological status of IBS patients were helpful to enhance the efficacy of comprehensive therapy .