1.Clinical Observation of Modified Xiaoyao Powder Plus Abdominal Needling for Conducting Fire Back to Its Source in Treating Swallowing Dysfunction in Parkinson's Disease
Xiaoming PAN ; Yuyang BAI ; Xiaoqing YANG ; Weiming WAN
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2017;34(4):538-542
Objective To investigate the therapeutic effects of modified Xiaoyao Powder combined with abdominal needling for conducting fire back to its source for the treatment of swallowing dysfunction in Parkinson's disease, and to explore a more effective therapy for swallowing dysfunction in Parkinson's disease. Methods Forty-two Parkinson's disease patients suffering from swallowing dysfunction were divided into treatment group and control group, 21 cases in each group. The patients in both groups received routine swallowing function training. In addition to the training, the treatment group was treated with modified Xiaoyao Powder combined with abdominal needling for conducting fire back to its source, and the control group was given conventional western medicine of Domperidone and Levodopa Benserazide Hydrochloride. After treatment for 3 weeks, we compared the dysphagia scores and effective rate of the two groups. Results (1) All of the patients in the treatment group completed the trial, but 2 cases of the control group dropped out. Therefore, a total of 40 cases completed the trial. (2) The dysphagia scores of the two groups were much improved after treatment (P<0.01 compared with those before treatment) , and the improvement of the treatment group was superior to that of the control group (P < 0.05). (3) After treatment for 3 weeks, the total effective rate of the treatment group was 95.24% and that of the control group was 52 . 63%, and the difference was statistically significant between the two groups(P<0.01).(4) Gastrointestinal reaction occurred in 3 cases(one from the treatment group and 2 from the control group) , but there were no other side effects found in both groups. Conclusion Modified Xiaoyao Powder combined with abdominal needling for conducting fire back to its source is more effective for the treatment of swallowing dysfunction in Parkinson's disease than routine western medicine treatment.
2.Progress in Multidisciplinary Diagnosis and Treatment of Familial Brain Tumors
Muyuan JIA ; Ze LI ; Yuyang LIU ; Jialin LIU ; Xiaoque ZHENG ; Yunjuan BAI ; Ling CHEN
Cancer Research on Prevention and Treatment 2022;49(6):514-521
The tumors of central nervous system refer to a group of benign and malignant diseases originating from tissues or structures within the central nervous system. Common tumors of central nervous system are sporadic, but a few have familial onset. Compared with sporadic brain tumors, the clinical symptoms, diagnostic ideas and follow-up review plans of familial brain tumors are more complicated. The multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment (MDT) mode usually refers to a treatment mode in which a case involving multiple organs and systems is discussed, and the best treatment plan is formulated for the patient based on the comprehensive opinions of various disciplines. Because familial brain tumors often involve multiple organs, multiple disciplines and multiple systems, and their low incidence leads to less clinical experience for neurosurgeons, the MDT model is more conducive to efficient diagnosis, treatment and management of familial brain tumors. This review elaborates on the neurosurgeon-led MDT model, and introduces the latest research on the epidemiology, genetic characteristics, clinical manifestations, diagnostic ideas and multidisciplinary management of familial brain tumors.
3.Effect of revascularization on clinical outcome in elderly CHD patients with DM undergoing PCI
Jing BAI ; Yi YU ; Yan WANG ; Yingxin ZHAO ; Dongmei SHI ; Yuyang LIU ; Zhiming ZHOU ; Xiaoli LIU ; Yujie ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Geriatric Heart Brain and Vessel Diseases 2018;20(3):229-233
Objective To assess the effect of revascularization on clinical outcome in elderly CHD patients with DM undergoing PCI.Methods 1055 CHD patients with DM undergoing PCI were divided into complete revascularization (CR) group (n=261),non-CR group 1 (n=385) and non-CR group 2 (n=409).The patients were followed up for 2 years during which the cardiovascular events were recorded.The SYNTAX revascularization index (SRI) was calculated according to the ROC curve and the best prognostic accuracy of revascularization was assayed.Results A significant difference was found in the incidence of MACE,angina pectoris,motality,cardiogenic death,myocardial infarction,unplanned revascularization during the 2-year follow-up period (P< 0.05,P<0.01).Logistic regression analysis showed that SRI was a protective factor for MACE,reduced 64% of MACE,and thus played a great role in predicting the incidence of MACE in elderly CHD patients with DM after 2 years of PCI (P=0.010).The area under the ROC curve showed the best prognostic accuracy of revascularization was 65%.Conclusion The incidence of cardiovascular events is low in elderly CHD patients with DM after 2 years of CR.The revascularization rate should be higher than 65% for those who cannot undergo CR in order to reduce their mortality during the long-term follow-up period.
4.Discussion on three-level prevention and disease management of senile dementia from the perspective of TCM constitution
Wenle LI ; Yuyang CAI ; Shunqi CHEN ; Zhuqing LI ; Wei WEI ; Miao QU ; Xiaoshan ZHAO ; Minghua BAI ; Ji WANG
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2023;45(10):1207-1211
Senile dementia is a disease that gradually develops with age. At present, the etiology, pathogenesis and treatment of senile dementia cannot be completely determined clinically. Therefore, it is extremely necessary to prevent and treat senile dementia from prevention and disease management. For the non-ill people, this article analyzed the susceptible groups of senile dementia from the perspective of TCM constitution, combined with the current prevention plan of Alzheimer's disease, from the aspects of examination, nutritional supplementation, adjustment of work and rest, exercise, etc., early physical fitness prevention targeting populations at different stages was conducted; the early onset of senile dementia is not obvious, and the early prevention of senile dementia can be carried out from various aspects in combination with constitution identification and inspection of senile dementia; for the exact sick population, disease management guidance can be added on the basis of the above aspects to provide definite and feasible recommendations for disease prevention and management of the elderly.
5.Galangin induces apoptosis of glioma cells through Wnt/β-Catenin signal pathway
Jianglei HOU ; Yuyang LIU ; Miaochun BAI ; Guangyun ZHENG ; Chen LIU ; Haoju ZHANG ; Fobao HUANG ; Ruifeng WANG ; Yiwu DAI ; Ruxiang XU
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2017;16(7):657-664
Objective To investigate the effect of galangin on proliferation and apoptosis of glioma cells in vitro.Methods (1) The glioma cells U87 and U25 1were divided into blank control group,DMSO group,100,200,300 and 400 μmol/L galangin treatment groups.MTT was used to study the effects of drugs on the proliferation of U251 and U87 cells.(2) Hoechest staining was used to observe cell apoptosis in the presence of different concentrations of galangin (0,100 and 200 μmol/L).(3) Flow cytometry was employed to detect the apoptosis of U251 and U87 cells in the presence of different concentrations of galangin (1 00 and 200 μmol/L).(4) Western blotting was employed to detect the expressions of apoptosis-related protein 3-Catenin,B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2),Bcl-2 related protein gene (Bax),cleaved-caspase-3,cleaved-caspase-9 and poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) in the presence of different concentrations of galangin.Results (1) The proliferation of U251 and U87 cells was obviously inhibited atter 100,200,300 and 400 μmol/L galangin treatments,and dose-effect relation was noted.The concentrations of galangin at half rate of inhibition (IC50) were 281,321,276 and 229 μmol/L in U251 cells,and 289.4,261.1,247.4 and 225.3 μ mol/L in the U87 cells after 100,200,300 and 400μmol/L galangin treatments for 24 h.(2) Under the action of galangin,corresponding increase in apoptosis rates of U251 and U87 cells was noted following the increase of galangin concentrations (0,100 and 200 μmol/L),with significant differences (P<0.05).(3) The detection of cell apoptosis by flow cytometry found similar changes.(4) Western blotting results indicated that galangin at the concentration of 0,100 and 200 μmol/L could significantly decrease the expressions of apoptosis-related protein 3-Catenin and Bcl-2,and increase the Bax,cleaved-caspase-3 and cleaved-caspase-9,and cleaved-PARP expressions;significant differences were noted between each two concentrations (P<0.05).Conclusion Galangin can inhibit proliferation of glioma cells U251 and U87,and induce mitochondrial pathway of apoptosis via Wnt/β-Catenin signaling.
6. Determination and analysis of allergen specific IgE in 1 028 children with allergic dermatosis
Yuyang HAN ; Lixia BAI ; Yuanjun LI ; Hui XUE ; Xinglian ZHANG ; Xiaoying YANG
Journal of Chinese Physician 2019;21(9):1359-1362
Objective:
To observe the differences in specific IgE of allergic diseases.
Methods:
The allergens in 1 028 patients (including 606 cases of eczema/specific dermatitis, 319 Cases of urticaria, 103 cases of papular urticaria and prurigo) were detected by German Allergy Screen Immune mark method.
Results:
There were statistically significant differences (
7.The Correlation between Blood Stasis Constitution and Diseases: A Bibliometric Analysis of 135 Clinical Studies
Shunqi CHEN ; Yan ZI ; Wei WEI ; Fan YANG ; Yuyang CAI ; Zhuqing LI ; Minghua BAI ; Ji WANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(5):529-536
ObjectiveTo explore the correlation between blood stasis constitution (BSC) and diseases based on constitution literature involving “constitution-diseases correlation”. MethodsA comprehensive search was conducted on six Chinese and English electronic databases including CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, SinoMed, PubMed and Embase to find all clinical researches on the correlation between constitution and diseases using the Classification and Identification of Chinese Medicine Constitution standard from April 1st, 2009 to December 31st, 2022, and the participants of the research were BSC related. By analyzing the characteristics of the literature, such as authors, publication institutes, participants, and results, the disease with the highest proportion of BSC distribution or BSC as their risk factors or protective factors were summarized to explore the correlation between BSC and diseases. ResultsTotally 135 clinical studies on diseases highly related to BSC were included, with a total sample size of 71 172 cases.There were 27 keywords in the articles appeared more than 3 times, including the elderly, lumbar disc herniation, coronary heart disease, cardiovascular disease, and endometriosis. In the author's clustering, included studis were mainly from Shenzhen Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, and Wenzhou Central Hospital. In terms of blood stasis related diseases, 81 studies showed that BSC was the most common type of constitution in the study population, involving 48 disease or morbid states. The diseases and median proportions of BSC with reported literature ≥3 included coronary heart disease (28.8%), endometriosis (31.3%), neurocognitive impairment (26.4%), lumbar disc herniation (26.0%), ischemic stroke (25.0%), adenomyosis (34.7%), and endometrial polyps (25.0%). Fifty-eight studies found that BSC was a risk factor for disease occurrence,and these diseases reported more than 3 times included hypertension (median OR = 2.956), type 2 diabetes (median OR = 3.436),osteoporosis (median OR = 5.171), sudden deafness (median OR = 3.827) and endometriosis (median OR = 5.412). One study indicated BSC as the protective factor of lateral growth tumor of large intestine (median OR = 0.161). ConclusionBSC is closely related to circulatory system diseases, urogenital system diseases, and musculoskeletal system diseases.
8.Clinical Characteristics and Potential Risk Factors Analysis of Liver Injury Related to Epimedii Folium Preparation
Yongkang ZHAO ; Yuyang LIU ; Wei SHI ; Han GAO ; Zheng LI ; Zhaofang BAI ; Haibo SONG ; Yuan GAO ; Jiabo WANG ; Xiaohe XIAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(6):205-210
ObjectiveThis paper aims to analyze the clinical characteristics and medication rationality of liver injury related to Epimedii Folium preparation (EP) and explore the possible risk factors of liver injury, so as to provide a reference for the safe clinical application of Epimedii Folium (EF). MethodA retrospective analysis was conducted on liver injury cases related to EP from 2012 to 2016. ResultThe number of reported liver injury cases and the proportion of severe cases related to the use of EP show an increasing trend, indicating the objective existence of liver injury caused by EP. There are more cases of liver injury related to EP in women than in men, with an onset age range of 15-91 years old and a median onset age of 60 years old (median onset ages for men and women are 59 and 60 years old, respectively). The time span from taking EP alone to the occurrence of liver injury is 1-386 days, with a median of 38 days. The time span from taking both EP and Western medicine to the occurrence of liver injury is 1-794 days, with a median of 34 days. EF-related liver injury preparations are mostly composed of traditional Chinese medicines that promote immunity and tonify the liver and kidney, indicating that immune stress in the body may be the mechanism of liver injury caused by the use of EP alone or in combination. There is no increasing trend of toxicity with time or dose in the liver injury caused by EP. By further exploring its risk factors, it is found that patients have unreasonable medication methods such as excessive dosage, repeated use, and multi-drug combination, which may also be one of the important risk factors for EF-related liver injury. ConclusionEP has a certain risk of liver injury and should be emphasized in clinical diagnosis and treatment. Immune stress may be the mechanism of liver injury caused by EP, and in clinical use, it is necessary to be vigilant about the risk of liver injury caused by unreasonable use and combined use with Western medicine.