1.Effect of Electroacupuncture on Colonic IL-1β and nAchRα7mRNA in Ulcerative Colitis Rats
Xiqin YI ; Hong ZHANG ; Xi LING ; Jinfeng WU ; Kun AI ; Shifeng DENG
Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 2016;35(10):1251-1255
Objective To compare the effects of electroacupuncture at points Shangjuxu(ST37), Zusanli(ST36), Xiajuxu(ST39) and Yanglingquan(GB34) on colonic expressions of interleukin-1b (IL-1b) and nicotinic acetylcholine receptor a7 mRNA (nAchRa7mRNA) in ulcerative colitis rats and investigate if large intestine lower He-Sea point Shangjuxu has relative specificity to fu organ diseases. Method Seventy healthy SD rats were randomized into blank, model, Shangjuxu, Zusanli, Xiajuxu, Yanglingquan and Chengjin groups, 10 rats, half male and half female, each. A rat model of ulcerative colitis was made by induction of 2-4-6 three nitrobenzene sulfonic acid/ethanol solution enema in every group except the blank group. After successful model making and ten days of treatment, rat colonic mucosal ulcers and inflammation were observed macroscopically, colonic IL-1bcontent was measured by ELISA and the expression of nAchRa7mRNA was determined by RT-PCR. Result Compared with the model group, colonic lesions were reduced in varying degrees, colonic IL-1b content was significantly lower and the expression of nAchRa7mRNA was higher in every acupoint group (P<0.05, P<0.01);the colonic ulcer score was lower in the Shangjuxu and Zusanli groups (P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared with the Shangjuxu group, colonic expression of nAchRa7mRNA was lower in the other four acupoint groups (P<0.01); colonic mucosal ulcers and inflammatory lesions were more severe and the colonic ulcer score and the IL-1bcontent were higher in the Xiajuxu, Yanglingquan and Chengjin groups (P<0.05, P<0.01). Conclusion The mechanism of electroacupuncture treatment for ulcerative colitis may be that it regulates abnormal immunologic function by modulating IL-1b and nAchRa7mRNA and reduces mucosal lesions. The overall therapeutic effect of Shangjuxu is better than those of Zusanli, Xiajuxu, Yanglingquan and Chengjin, indicating that Shangjuxu has relative specificity to fu organ large intestine.
2.Reverse island flap with dorsal branch of the proper palmar digital artery for repair of distal finger skin defect in 60 cases
Xiaodong ZHENG ; Huiqiang HUANG ; Jintao CHEN ; Peina ZHANG ; Xianqiang ZHANG ; Xiqin WU
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2016;39(4):333-336
Objective To explore the clinical effect of dorsal digital artery reverse island flap in the repair of distal finger skin defect.Methods From January,2011 to January,2015,60 fingers of 60 cases with dorsal branch of the digital artery were used to repair the defect of the distal finger skin.The 30 refers to the index finger,middle finger 15 fingers,10 ring fingers and 5 little fingers.Harvested area of 1.2 cm ×1.7 cm to 3.2 cm × 3.6 cm,the wrist or distal medial arm full thickness skin graft donor site.Evaluation of sensory recovery by the British Medical Research Association.Results All flaps survived.Twelve finger flap tension blisters,and the flaps survived after the stitches.Follow-up of 60 cases of 60 to hand function according to the Chinese medicine will hand surgery society of upper extremity function evaluation standard trial Tam method to evaluate the:50 excellent,10 fingers good,the excellent and good rate was 100%;48 fingers flap sensation recovery to S4 class,and 12 refers to the recovery to S3.The two-point discrimination perception of 5 to 8 mm,average 6.5 mm;patients far,nearly interphalangeal joint average activity recovery was good.Skin flap skin ruddy,soft texture,no fat,no pigmentation,fearless cold performance.No scar hypertrophy and contracture,skin pain no allergy and reoperation.Conclusion The flap for repair of distal finger skin defect is a simple,no damage to the main artery and nerve and good sensory recovery,less postoperative complications,and excellent method of flap survival.It is worth promotion in primary hospitals.
3.Application of postpartum depression screening scale in postpartum women
Xiqin DAI ; Qingming ZHANG ; Qiuping JIANG ; Gu YE ; Hongying YU ; Huiqin WU ; Xingui ZHANG ; Yilan GUO ; Ya HOU
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2016;22(14):2017-2018,2019
Objective To explore the impact factors of postpartum depression.Methods A total of 257 patients from October 201 4 to April 201 5 were investigated with postpartum depression screening scale and self-designed questionnaire.The results were analyzed by statistical software.Results The total rate of postpartum depression was 1 4.4%.The education level,family relationship,newborn sex,perinatal knowledge learning,spousal relationship and delivery mode were independent factors for postpartum depression,which were statistically different between depression group and normal group (P <0.05 ).Conclusions Poor family relationship especially poor spousal relationship,low education level,lack of perinatal knowledge,female newborn and caesarean section increase the risk of postpartum depression.
4.Characteristics analysis of delayed hospital visits in elderly tuberculosis patients in Anji County, Zhejiang Province
Xue WU ; Lei TIAN ; Xiqin ZHANG ; Bin CHEN
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;35(10):1006-1010
ObjectiveTo characterize delayed visits of elderly patients with tuberculosis aged ≥60 years in Anji County, Zhejiang Province from 2010 to 2021, and to provide evidence for the prevention and control of tuberculosis in elderly population. MethodsData of elderly patients with tuberculosis in Anji County from 2010 to 2021 were collected through the Tuberculosis Management Information System of National Information System for Disease Control and Prevention. Multivariate logistic regression model was used to determine the influencing factors of delayed visits. ResultsA total of 1 191 cases of elderly tuberculosis were reported in Anji County from 2010 to 2021, with an average annual incidence of 112.43/105, showing a decreasing trend (χ2trend=11.297, P=0.001). The male-to-female ratio was 2.29∶1, the active detection rate was 0.34%, and the pathogen-positive rate was 50.63%. There were 718 cases of delayed hospital visits, with a median delay time of 19 days and a delayed visit rate of 60.29%, showing an increasing trend (χ2trend=6.651, P=0.01). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that local household registration status was a risk factor affecting the delayed visits for elderly tuberculosis patients (OR=1.944, 95%CI:1.388‒2.729). ConclusionThe elderly patients with tuberculosis are a key population for tuberculosis prevention and control. It is necessary to strengthen early diagnosis and treatment, improve the active detection rate, reduce delayed hospital visits, so as to lower the risk of community transmission.
5.Comparison of electroacupuncture at lower-sea points on HMGB 1 and nAchR α7 in rats with acute gastric mucosal lesion.
Hong ZHANG ; Jinfeng WU ; Fang QI ; Xiuting YIN ; Kun AI ; Xiqin YI ; Xi LING ; Shifeng DENG
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2016;36(10):1071-1076
OBJECTIVETo observe the influence of electroacupuncture (EA) at lower-sea points of stomach, large intestine, small intestine and gallbladder on interleukin-1β (IL-1β), high mobility group protein 1 (HMGB 1) and alpha 7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAchR α7) in rats with acute gastric mucosal lesion (AGML), so as to explore whether there is relative specificity in treating gastric viscera disease by stimulating Zusanli (ST 36).
METHODSSixty healthy SD rats were randomly assigned into a blank group, a model group, a Zusanli group, a Shangjuxu group, a Xiajuxu group and a Yanglingquan group, ten rats in each one (half male and half female). The WRS method was applied to induce the AGML model except the rats in the blank group. The rats in the blank group were treated with routine diet; the rats in the model group were treated with immobilization at rat platform, 30 min per time; the rats in the Zusanli group, Shangjuxu group, Xiajuxu group and Yanglingquan group were treated with acupuncture and connected with EA device (dilatational wave 10 Hz/50 Hz, positive electrode on the left side and negative electrode on the right side, intensity was appropriate when rat hind leg slightly shook), 30 min per time. The treatment was given once a day. After consecutive 10-day treatment, the gastric tissue was collected and the damage of gastric mucosa was evaluated; ELISA method was applied to measure the content of serum IL-1β and tissue HMGB 1; the Western blot method was applied to measure the expression of nAchR α7 receptor.
RESULTS(1) Compared with the model group, the ulcer index (UI) of gastric mucosa, serum IL-1β and tissue HMGB 1 were lower, and the expression of nAchR α7 was increased in the remaining groups (<0.05,<0.01). (2) Compared with the Zusanli group, the UI of gastric tissue, serum IL-1β and tissue HMGB 1 were higher in the Shangjuxu group, Xiajuxu group and Yanglingquan group (<0.05,<0.01), and the expression of nAchRα7 was reduced in the Yanglingquan group (<0.01).
CONCLUSIONS(1) EA at digestive system-related lower-sea points, through IL-1β, HMGB 1 and nAchR α7, could regulate immune response, lighten inflammatory reaction and reduce mucosal injury, which could realize the intervention effect on AGML rats. (2) From the comparison, it is concluded the intervention effect of Zusanli group is superior to the other groups, partly indicating the relative specificity between Zusanli and stomach.