Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of acupuncture combined with back Shu acupoint catgut embedding therapy in treating allergic rhinitis. Methods Totally 66 allergic rhinitis patients were included. Random number table method was used to divide the 66 patients into observation group and control group, with 33 cases in each group. The control group was given Ketotifen Fumarate Nasal Drops nose drops 2 drops each time, 3 times a day, Loratadine Tablets 10 mg orally, once a day for 4 weeks. The experimental group was treated with acupuncture, once a day, 10 d as a treatment course, three courses in total; at the same time, back Shu acupoint catgut embedding therapy was given, 15 d each time, twice treatment in total. After the end of treatment, clinical efficacy, clinical symptom score, life quality score, serum levels of inflammatory factors, serum immunoglobulin, peripheral blood eosinophil count and the incidence of adverse reactionsof the two groups were observed. Results The total effective rate was 93.94％ (31/33) in observation group and 75.76％ (25/33) in the control group, with statistical significance in the two groups (P<0.05). Compared with before treatment, the TNSS score, TNNSS score and RQLQ score of the two groups were significantly lower than after treatment (P<0.05); the IgE and EOS levels significantly decreased (P<0.05); the serum IL-17 and IL-22 levels were significantly lower (P<0.05). Compared with the control group, the TNSS, TNNSS and RQLQ score and the levels of IgE, EOS, IL-17 and IL-22 in the treatment group were lower after treatment (P<0.05). There was no significant difference in adverse reactions between the two groups (P>0.05). Conclusion Acupuncture combined with catgut embedding therapy in the treatment of allergic rhinitis has a significant clinical efficacy, which can improve the level of inflammatory factors in patients with high safety.

Objective To observe the serum level of C-reactive protein(CRP) in transient ischemic attack(TIA) patients,and to assess the correlation between CRP and other dangerous factors of cerebral infarction.Methods 102 TIA patients were divided into two groups: TIA deteriorated into cerebral infarction in two weeks(group A,n=40) and TIA could be relieved in two weeks(group B,n=62).Many factors were measured within 24 h,such as CRP,BP,BS,FIB,TC,TG,HDL-L,and LDL-L.67 healthy subjects were usded as control group.Relative analysis was performed between CRP and 8 parameters mentioned above.Results ①The serum CRP level of TIA patients was higher than that of healthy controls(P

Objective:To analyze the EGFR gene polymorphism in the non-small cell lung (NSCLCs) cancer in southern of Shaanxi Province.Methods:The next generation sequencing technology was used to detect the mutation of exon 18,19,20 and 21 of EGFR gene.We analyzed EGFR gene mutation rate in NSCLCs patients.233 patients was involved in our study.Results:82 cases with EGFR gene mutations was found,the mutation rate of exon18,19,20 and 21 was 1.3％,16.3％,0％ and 18％ respectively.The mutation rate of EGFR in male patients was lower (31.2％,39/125) than that of female cases (39.8％,43/108),the mutation rate of squamous cell carcinoma (22％,9/41) was lower than that of adenocarcinoma (39.1％,75/192).Conclusions:NSCLCs patients from southern Shaanxi Province had high mutation rate ofEGFR gene,and exon 19 and exon 21 mutations were in the majority.EGFR gene mutation rate was not related to gender and pathological types.

Objective Previous studies have shown that genetic variants in the interferons regulatory factor 5 (IRF5) gene are associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in European and Japanese, but not found in Han Chinese. We conducted this study to investigate whether genetic variants in the IRF5 gene are associated with RA in ShaanXi Han Chinese population. Methods This study was collected 576 RA patients and 768 normal controls. Six IRF5 gene polymorphisms (rs729302, rs2004640, rs752637, rs3807306, rs10954213 and rs2280714) were genotyped by the SNaPshot method. T-test and χ2 test were used for statistic analysis. The genotype and allele frequencies were evaluated using the chi square tests. Genotyping data were adjusted by Logistic regression method by age and gender. The linkage disequilibrium (LD) block structure was examined using Hapview 4.2 software. Results Six SNPs inspected complied with Hardy-weinberg equilibrium (P>0.05). Two SNPs were significantly associated with RA: rs729302 A risk allele [OR=1.29, 95%CI (1.10, 1.50), P=5.57×10-3];dominant model [OR=1.58, 95%CI (1.10, 2.27), P=0.024], recessive model [OR=1.31, 95%CI (1.17, 1.64), P=0.028]. rs2004640 T risk allele [OR=1.28, 95%CI (1.08, 1.54), P=0.039]; dominant model [OR=1.27, 95%CI (1.03, 1.58), P=0.036]. In addition, there was no significant difference in rs752637, rs3807306, rs10954213 and rs2280714 SNPs between RA group and control and genotyped polymorphisms were significantly associated with RA susceptibility. Conclusion The present study confirm that rs729302 and rs2004640 in the IRF5 gene is significantly associated with increased risk of RA in ShaanXi Han Chinese population.

1H NMR metabonomics approach was used to reveal the chemical difference of urine between patients with Xiao-Chaihu Tang syndrome (XCHTS) and healthy participants (HP). The partial least square method was used to establish a model to distinguish the patients with Xiao-Chaihu-Tang syndrome from the healthy controls. Thirty-four endogenous metabolites were identified in the 1H NMR spectrum, and orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis showed the urine of patients with Xiao-Chaihu Tang syndrome and healthy participants could be separated clearly. It is indicated that the metabolic profiling of patients with Xiao-Chaihu Tang syndrome was changed obviously. Fifteen metabolites were found by S-pot of OPLS-DA and VIP value. The contents of leucine, formic acid, glycine, hippuric acid and uracil increased in the urine of patients, while threonine, 2-hydroxyisobutyrate, acetamide, 2-oxoglutarate, citric acid, dimethylamine, malonic acid, betaine, trimethylamine oxide, phenylacetyl glycine, and uridine decreased. These metabolites involve the intestinal microbial balance, energy metabolism and amino acid metabolism pathways, which is related with the major symptom of Xiao-Chaihu Tang syndrome. The patients with Xiao-Chaihu Tang syndrome could be identified and predicted correctly using the established partial least squares model. This study could be served as the basis for the accurate diagnostic and reasonable administration of Xiao-Chaihu-Tang syndrome.

The present study aimed to investigate the effect and the mechanisms of Bu-zhong-yi-qi-tang (BZYQ) on Spleen-Qi deficiency rat's model using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) metabolomics and multivariate statistical analysis methods. The rat Spleen-Qi deficiency model was established as follows: oral administration of Radix Rhei extract, loaded swimming and starvation for 24 h. The body weight and motor behavior of the rats were measured and recorded once a week. BZYQ could significantly improve body weight and behavioral of Spleen-Qi deficiency model rats compared with the model group (P < 0.05, 0.01). After drug administration, the changes in the levels of endogenous metabolites in the spleen including decreasing lactate, taurine and hypoxanthine, increasing glutamate and scyllo-inositol compared with the model group. The metabolomics approach is an effective tool for the investigation of the pharmacologic mechanism of BZYQ and it is helpful to further research.

Objective To study the expression of anticentromere antibody (ACA)on multiple diseases to help the clinical diag-nosis and treatment.Methods The clinical and laboratory data of 129 cases with positive ACA were retrospectively ana-lyzed.Results ①116 females and 13 males were found among 129 cases with positive ACA,and serology titer of ACA in fe-male patients was higher than male and more compound antibody were shown in female patients,which was significantly dif-ferent compared with males (χ2=6.28,P=0.01;χ2=6.85,P=0.003).②Among 118 cases which had detailed clinical in-formation,there were 65 patients suffered from autoimmune diseases (55.08%)and 53 cases suffered from non-autoimmune diseases (44.92%).Autoimmune disease cases showed more compound and high serology titer,there were significant differ-ence between the two groups (χ2=21.97,P<0.001;χ2=11.44,P=0.001).Conclusion Though ACA was rarely found,it was shown in autoimmune and non-autoimmune diseases and can be not too severe or fetal and even lead to multi-organ fail-ure.So it should be taken seriously.

ObjectiveTo investigate the shoulder-hand syndrome complicated in stroke patients discharged from hospital and effects of intervention for it on motor function.Methods112 stroke patients discharged from hospital were divided into treatment group and control group. The treatment group received intervention to provent and treat the shoulder-hand syndrome. They were assessed with Fugl-Meyer assessment, Barthel index 15 d, 1 month, 3 month, and 6 month after discharged, and the incidence of shoulder-hand syndrome were recorded. ResultsThe scores of Fugl-Meyer Assessment and Barthel Index were significant difference between these 2 groups (P<0.01). The incidence of shoulder-hand syndrome increased with time. ConclusionShoulder-hand syndrome may occur within 6 months after stroke. It is important to develop an effective prevention, treatment and rehabilitation to deal with it.

ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of pneumatic circulation treatment on lower extremity swelling and blood flow velocity after hip replacement.Methods48 patients after hip replacement were divided into two groups: treatment group (n=24) and control group (n=24). The treatment group received pneumatic circulation treatment and continuous passive motion, while the control group only received continuous passive motion 2 d after operation, all patients wearing elastic stockings. Circumference of the affected leg was measured and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) was assessed, and Doppler ultrasonography was to check the blood flow velocity of femoral and deep veins in lower limb before, 3 d and 7 d after rehabilitation.ResultsThere was no difference in circumference, VAS, and the lower limb blood flow velocity between the two groups before operation (P>0.05). There was significant difference in circumference and VAS 3 d after treatment (P<0.01), and a significant difference in circumference and blood flow velocity (P<0.01) but no difference in VAS (P>0.05) 7 d after treatment between the two groups.ConclusionPneumatic circulation treatment may facilitate to eliminate lower extremity swelling and prevent deep vein thrombosis after total hip replacement.