1.Key points for writing experimental researching articles of traditional Chinese medicine
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2010;32(4):379-380
From a medical editor's point of view, this article expounded the key points for writing experimental researching articles from several aspects, such as signature of the writers, preface, basic principle for experimental design,presentation of experimental result, and discussion, hoping to provide some benefits for researchers.
2.HPLC for the content determination of sinomenine in Qiwei Tongbi oral liquid
Zhengkuan WANG ; Lianming XU ; Jianping QIN ; Yuling XU ; Zhenzhong WANG ; Wei XIAO
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2010;32(4):351-352
Objective To establish the method for the content determination of sinomenine in Qiwei Tongbi oral liquid. Methods Sinomenine ofQiwei Tongbi oral liquid was determined by HPLC, with the column being Waters XTerra column temperature setting at 25℃, flow rate being 1.0 ml/min, and the detective wavelength being 262 nm. Results There was a good linearity of sinomenine in the range of 0.248~2.480 μg, and the average recovery was 98.82% with RSD of 0.13%. Conclusion This method was simple, accurate, reproducible, and thus could be used for quality control of Qiwei Tongbi oral liquid.
3.Internet and traditional Chinese medical thesaurus
Weiyu FAN ; Jing ZHANG ; Li PENG ; Jinong CHU
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2010;32(4):343-344
This paper is intended to figure out how to develop and maintain the traditional Chinese medical (TCM)thesaurus in the Internet Era. The history of TCM thesaurus was reviewed. The function of TCM thesaurus in searching information in internet and the impact of internet to thesauri were discussed. Suggestions on descriptor/term selection, term relations, and thesaurus maintaining were put forward.
4.Effect of early interfering of yellow-water on deep venous thrombosis in lower extremities of hip fracture patients after operation
Yingchao SHEN ; Yongliang ZHANG ; Qiang WANG ; Wenbin KONG ; Yunfeng GU ; Yuan ZHOU
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2010;32(4):335-336
Objective To evaluate the clinical effectiveness of early interfering of yellow-water on Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) in lower extremities of hip fracture patients after operation. Methods 60 patients with hip fracture were recruited into a control group and a treatment group randomly. The control group was treated with low molecular heparin,while the treatment group was treated additionally with yellow-water on that basis. The status of pain, swelling levels, vascular color doppler ultrasound and safety of medication were reviewed after two weeks. Results There was 23.3% cure rate and 60.0% significant improvement rate in the treatment group, and 13.3% cure rate and 40.0% significant improvement rate in the treatment group. The therapeutic effect in the treatment group was better than the control group, with significant difference (P<0.05 ) . Conclusion Yellow-water was effective in early interfering in DVT in lower extremity due to its quickness in eliminating swelling and alleviating pains with no stimulus feeling.
5.Efficacy observation on Compound Kaliziran Tincture combined with Mometasone Furoate Cream in the treatment of vitiligo
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2010;32(4):330-331
Objective To observe the efficacy and safety of Compound Kaliziran Tincture combined with 0.1%Mometasone Furoate Cream in the treatment of vitiligo. Methods A total of 120 patients of vitiligo were randomly recruited into a control group (54 cases) and a treatment group (66 cases). The treatment group was treated with compound kaliziran tincture combined with 0.1% mometasone furoate cream for external use, while the control group was treated with topical 0.1% mometasone furoate cream. Both groups received the treatment for one course of three months. Efficacy was assessed at the end of the course. Results The total effective rate was 60.94% and 32.69% in the treatment group and the control group respectively, the difference showing statistical significance (χ2=7.86, P<0.05) . Conclusion It is safe and effective for compound kaliziran tincture combined with 0.1% mometasone furoate in the treatment of vitiligo with few side effects. The combined therapy is better than single using 0.1% mometasone furoate cream.
6.On the therapeutic effect of the traditional Chinese medicine periodic treatment after the artifitial abortion
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2010;32(4):328-329
Objective This paper aims at the therapeutic effect aft er the artifitial abortion by employing the TCM periodic treatment with respect to shortening the vaginal bleeding time and accelerating the uterine lining recovery. Methods Sampling 280 cases of artifitial abortion in early pregnancy, the author divides them at random the testing and control groups with each of the membership of 140 cases. Given the Nifuratel perorally same as the control group, the testing group is additionally under the TCM periodic treatment, that is, dosing Chinese medicine with the purpose of eliminating blood stasis,promoting tissue regeneration as well as invigorating the vital energy and nourishing the blood during the 1 to 3 days'postoperation period, giving Chinese medicine with a view of strenthening liver and kidney together with activating vital energy during the 4 to 14 days' postoperation period, instructing Chinese medicine in order to nourish the spleen and kidney as well as regulate Chong and Ren Vessels during the 15 to 25 days' postoperation period perorally and respectivelly. In contrast, the control group is given Xuefuzhuyu Capsules after the whole postoperation period. Results In terms of the time of vaginal bleeding, menstrual recovery and the regenerating condition of the uterine lining, the result (except for 3 cases in testing group and 2 cases in control group quiting the experiment) shows that after treatment (9 days after the abortion) the testing group achieves the effect superior to that of control group (P<0.01). Conclusion The conclusion is that the TCM periodic therapy is effective in the aspect of shortening the vaginal bleeding time, accelerating the uterine lining recovery and regulating the menstrual circle.
7.Treatment of post interventional syndromes in adenomyosis with Huayuxiaojie decoction
Changyan DU ; Hongjia CHAI ; Hanwen LI ; Zhijie ZOU
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2010;32(4):326-327
Objective To observe the clinical effect of treating adenomyosis uterine artery embolization (UAE)after interventional therapy for adenomyosis with Huayuxiaojie decoction. Methods A total of 40 patients with adenomyosis were randomly recruited into a control group and a treatment group. 20 patients in the control group were not given any medical treatment after interventional operation; while 20 patients in the treatment group were given the decoction of Huayuxiaojie after intervention. Changes of menstrual blood volume, menalgia degree, CA125 and uterine volume of all patients were investigated after the treatment. Results Patients in the treatment group showed significantly better results than the control group in the improvement of menstrual blood volume, dysmenorrhea, CA 125, and uterine volume (P<0.05) .Conclusion Huayuxiaojie decoction was effective in relieving menalgia, adjusting menorrhagia, soothing bellyache,reducing fever of syndromes after interventional operation of adenomyosis.
8.Observation on Qihuangyishen decoction in the treatment of chronic renal failure
Baoming WANG ; Shaoxia LU ; Wei ZHANG
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2010;32(4):314-315
Objective To evaluate the effects of Qihuangyishen decoction on chronic renal failure. Methods A total of 122 patients with chronic renal failure were randomly recruited into a treatment group and a control group. On the basis of conventional therapy, the treatment group was treated with Qihuangyishen decoction while the control group was treated with coated aldehyde oxystarch. Blood routine results, serum creatinine, blood urea nitrogen, and endogenous creatinine clearance rate were observed before and after the treatment in both groups. Results The total effective rate was 82.5% and 67.8% in the treatment group and the control group respectively, the difference showing statistical significance (χ2=16.258, P<0.01 ) , Conclusion Qihuangyishen decoction was effective in treating chronic renal failure.
9.Observation on effect of Glucosidorum Tripterygll Totorum on chronic glomerulonephritis
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2010;32(4):312-313
Objective To approach effect of glucosidorum tripterygll totorum on chronic glomerulonephritis.Methods A total of 182 cases of chronic glomerulonephritis were randomly recruited into a treatment group (103 cases) and a control group (79 cases). The control group was treated with valsartan capsule, 80mg per time, once daily, and prednisone for those cases of intractable proteinuria, 1 mg/kg, once daily. The treatment group was treated with glucosidorum tripterygll totorum the basis of the control group. Therapeutic effects in both groups were evaluated. Results The total effective rate was 83.5% in treatment group and 65.8% in control group, showing significant difference (t=2.0134, P=0.0785) Conclusion Glucosidorum tripterygll totorum has sound therapeutic effects on chronic glomerular nephritis.
10.Treatment of 60 cases of fatty liver with Tiaozhisugan Decoction combined with simvastatin
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2010;32(4):309-310
Objective To study the effect of treating fatty liever with Tiaozhisugan decoction combined with simvastatin. Methods A total of 60 cases with fatty liver were randomly recruited into a control group and a treatment group.The control group was treated with simvastatin, vitamin E, and pioglitazone, while the treatment group was additionally treated with Tiaozhisugan decoction on that basis. Results The total effective rate was 93.9% and 79.6% in the treatment group and the control group respectively, the difference showing statistical difference (χ2=2.586, P<0.01 ) .Conclusion It was effective to treat fatty liver with Tiaozhisugan decoction combined with simvastatin.