Objective To discuss whether acupuncture at Neiguan (PC 6) inhibits myocardial hypertrophy via monoamine neurotransmitters.Method Sixty female Sprague-Dawley rats were randomized into a control group, a model group, a sham electroacupuncture (EA) group, and an EA group, 15 cases in each group. The rat models of myocardial hypertrophy were developed by subcutaneous injection of Isoprenaline hydrochloride (ISO) for 14 d. The EA group was intervened by EA at Neiguan (PC 6), and the sham EA group was by EA at a sham acupoint [5 mm away lateral to Neiguan (PC 6). The Electrocardiogram (ECG) of each group was recorded, electron microscope was used to observe the microstructure of the rats’ myocardial tissues, and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was adopted to detect the contents of catecholamines in myocardial tissues.Result The heart rate, R-R interval, ST-elevation, and the contents of catecholamines in rats’ myocardial tissues (adrenaline, noradrenaline, and dopamine) in the model group and sham EA group were significantly different from that in the control group (P<0.05). The heart rate, R-R interval, ST-elevation, and the contents of catecholamines in rats’ myocardial tissues (adrenaline, noradrenaline, and dopamine) of the EA group were significantly different from that of the model group (P<0.05).Conclusion EA at Neiguan (PC 6) can improve myocardial hypertrophy, which is related to the regulation of the topical neurotransmitters; it has provided laboratory evidences for the relationship between Neiguan (PC 6) and heart, i.e. the relationship between acupoints and internal organs.

Objective To observe the feasibility of laryngeal mask ventilation general anesthesia com- bined epidural block in laparoseopie eholecystectomy. Methods One hundred and forty eases of selective laparoscopie eholecystectomy were performed to T8～T9 gap catheterization, with 1.5 percent lidoeaine epi- dural block, block levels in the following T4. After conventional anesthesia into 4# or 5# LMA, balloon gas was injected in 20 mL～30 mL, manual ventilation, respiratory resistance and the situation thorax ups and downs were observed. Results The patients epidural catheterization smoothly, in the anesthesia plane fol- lowing T4, insert the LMA blood pressure, heart rate without significant change. Pneumoperitoneum after the rebound in blood pressure[(20.6 5.0) mm Hg], heart rate did not change significantly, and then airway pressure increased[(5.7 1.6)cm H2O] , surgery performed smoothly, and quickly regained consciousness after the surgery, when all patients admitted gallbladder, they have resumed breathing independently. Con- dusion Laryngeal Mask Airway general anesthesia combined epidural block cause mechanical damage vocal cords and airway, make the stress response light and the sense of rapid recovery, which is a safe and feasible method of anesthesia.

Objective To compare the characteristics of connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung disease (CTD-ILD) and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis(IPF). Methods Patients with a diagnosis of ILD from June 2014 to December 2015 were selected in this study and patients with known other causes of ILD were excluded. The clinical manifestation, autoantibody, high resolution chest computed tomography (CT) and blood gas analysis were retrospectively analyzed. Results Six hundred and twenty-eight patients were included in this study. The prevalence of CTD-ILD and IPF were 459 (73.09%) and 169(26.91%) respectively. The age in IPF group was higher than that in CTD-ILD group:(67.10 ± 13.13) years vs. (52.10 ± 14.23) years, and there was significant difference (t =-10.092, P =0.000). The rate of male in IPF group was higher than that in CTD-ILD group: 75.15%(127/169) vs. 28.32%(130/459), and there was significant difference (P=0.000). Autoantibodies were commonly seen in CTD-ILD group and only antinuclear antibody, and anti-SSA antibody and anti-Ro-52 antibody were seen in IPF group. The most common chest images were honeycombing, bullae of lung and pneumonectasis in CTD-ILD group, while the presence of consolidation and small nodular shadow were more common in IPF group. The concurrence of respiratory failure was higher in IPF group compared with that in CTD-ILD group:49.11%(83/169) vs. 13.07%(60/459), and there was significant difference (P<0.01). Conclusions Patients with CTD-ILD and IPF possess distinct characteristics. Overall assessment of clinical manifestation, autoantibody serology, high resolution chest CT and other indicator will be conducive to the differential diagnosis and treatment of ILD.

Objective: To observe the effect of Yi Jin Jing (Sinew-transforming Qigong Exercises) plus tuina on the neck for stiff neck. Methods: A total of 60 patients with stiff neck who met the screening criteria were selected and randomly divided into two groups, with 30 cases in each group. Patients in the control group received tuina on the neck, 30 min every time, once a day, while patients in the observation group practiced Yi Jin Jing (Sinew-transforming Qigong Exercises) plus the same tuina therapy as the control group, and Yi Jin Jing (Sinew-transforming Qigong Exercises) was conducted for more than 30 min every time, once a day. Visual analog scale (VAS) scores were observed before treatment, and after 1 time, 3 times and 5 times of treatment to evaluate the degree of neck pain. Results: During the treatment, each group had 2 dropouts. After treatment, the total effective rate was 92.9％ in the observation group versus 82.1％ in the control group, showing a statistical significance (P<0.05). The VAS scores in the observation group at the three time points were significantly lower than those in the control group (all P<0.05). Conclusion: Yi Jin Jing (Sinew-transforming Qigong Exercises) plus tuina on the neck can effectively relieve neck pain and improve cervical range of motion in patients with stiff neck, and can achieve a better effect than tuina alone.

Objective:To evaluate the status and influencing factors of psychiatric comorbidities of patients with epilepsy (PWEs) in Hubei province during the outbreak of COVID-19.Methods:From February 23, 2020 to March 5, 2020, a network questionnaire survey (including demographic characteristics, seizures, Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale-7 score, Patient Health Questionnaire-9 score, Insomnia Severity Index score) was conducted among 570 PWEs who visited the Epilepsy Center of Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology during April 1, 2019 and January 20, 2020. SPSS 22.0 software was used for correlation analysis of sociodemographic characteristics, epilepsy related factors, perceived threat to the COVID-19 and psychiatric comorbidity (depression, anxiety and insomnia) of PWEs during the COVID-19 epidemic.Results:A total of 362 valid questionnaires were included for analysis (the response rate was 63.51%,362/570). Thirty-four (9.4%), forty-seven (13.0%) and seventy-one (19.6%) patients suffered from anxiety, depression and insomnia, respectively. Patients with seizure frequency ≥2 times/month before the epidemic ( OR=3.395,95% CI 1.561-7.384, P=0.002), poor subjective quality of life during the epidemic ( OR=10.753,95% CI 1.938-59.654, P=0.024), and moderate to severe worry about bad impact of the epidemic on epilepsy ( OR=3.077, 95% CI 1.382-6.853, P=0.006) were more likely to be anxious. Patients with poor subjective quality of life during the epidemic ( OR=6.188, 95% CI 1.317-29.079, P=0.021) were more likely to be depressed. Patients with COVID-19 related symptoms ( OR=3.609, 95% CI 1.674-7.778, P=0.001), children ( OR=3.090, 95% CI 1.759-5.431, P<0.001), seizure frequency ≥2 times/month before the epidemic ( OR=1.907, 95% CI 1.017-3.575, P=0.044), and moderate to severe worry about unanticipated seizures ( OR=2.555, 95% CI 1.370-4.764, P=0.003) were more likely to suffer from insomnia. Conclusions:During the COVID-19 epidemic, parts of PWEs suffered from anxiety, depression and insomnia. PWEs with poor subjective quality of life, high frequency of epileptic seizures before the epidemic, excessive worry about bad impact of the epidemic on epilepsy and excessive worry about unanticipated seizures were prone to anxiety, depression and insomnia.

Objective: To investigate the effect of Yi Jin Jing (Sinew-transforming Qigong Exercises) plus tuina on scapulohumeral periarthritis (SP). Methods: A total of 30 cases with SP were randomized into an observation group and a control group. Those in the observation group practiced Yi Jin Jing (Sinew-transforming Qigong Exercises) plus tuina therapy; whereas those in the control group received only tuina therapy. Tuina therapy was conducted every other day, 20 min every time for 1 month and Yi Jin Jing (Sinew-transforming Qigong Exercises) was conducted once a day for 1 month. The therapeutic effects were assessed by visual analogue scale (VAS) and Constant-Murley scale. Results: After treatment, the VAS score and Constant-Murley scale were substantially improved, showing statistical significances (P<0.01); the Constant-Murley scale in the observation group was better than that in the control group, showing a statistical significance (P<0.01); the effective rate in the observation group was higher than that in the control group, between-group comparison showed a statistical significance (P<0.01). Conclusion: Yi Jin Jing (Sinew-transforming Qigong Exercises) plus tuina and tuina alone have a verified effect in treating SP, and the former can achieve a better effect than the later.

The abnormality of ubiquitin proteasome pathway is an important factor leading to the imbalance of protein homeostasis. In this process, the deubiquitinase responsible for removing the ubiquitin chain of protein substrate is very important. Its abnormal activity or expression can cause the functional changes of key oncogenic/tumor suppressor proteins, which directly or indirectly lead to the occurrence, development and malignant evolution of tumors. Based on this, the discovery and research of small molecule inhibitors targeting deubiquitinases have become a hot field of anti-tumor candidate drugs. This review will focus on the regulatory effect and mechanism of ubiquitin proteasome pathway, especially deubiquitinase on tumor, introduce the application of deubiquitinase small molecule inhibitors in tumor treatment, and discuss the research status and latest progress of small molecule inhibitors, so as to provide ideas for the research of new anti-tumor strategies based on deubiquitinase.

AIMTo prepare acyclovir liposome for improvement the entrapment efficiency and stability.

METHODSAcyclovir liposome was prepared by the reverse evaporating method. Surfactants such as sodium deoxycholate and oleic acid were added to optimize the conditions and technology of preparing acyclovir liposome. The entrapment efficiency and particle size of the acyclovir liposome were determined. The liposome stability was proved by centrifugal acceleration experiment.

RESULTSThe particle size of the acyclovir liposome was 219.8 nm with the polydispersity index of 0.158. The entrapment efficiency reached 65%. The liposome was stable.

CONCLUSIONThe results suggest that the conditions and technology are stable and practical to prepare the liposome with high entrapment efficient and stability.

Acyclovir ; administration & dosage ; Antiviral Agents ; administration & dosage ; Drug Carriers ; Drug Stability ; Liposomes ; chemistry ; Particle Size ; Technology, Pharmaceutical ; methods

OBJECTIVETo explore the clinical efficacy of moxibustion on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in the patients and the impacts on the inflammatory indices.

METHODSForty RA patients were randomized into an observation group and a control group, 20 cases in each one. In the control group, diclofenac sodium sustained release tablets were used, 0.3 g each time, twice a day; methotrexate tablets were used, 10 mg each time, once a week; folic acid was used, 5 mg each time, once a week. In the observation group, on the basis of the treatment as the control group, moxibustion was added specially on the swelling and painful joints, once a day, 15-20 min each time till: the local skin turned slightly red. The treatment was given once a day, at the interval of 1 day after every 6 treatments. In the two groups, the efficacy was observed after 30-day treatment. Before and after treatment, the rheumatoid factor (RF), high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), disease activity score-28 (DAS-28) and the score of joint symptom and physical signs were observed.

RESULTSCompared with those before treatment, the levels of RF, hs-CRP, ESR, DAS-28 and the symptom scale score were all reduced in the RA patients of the two groups after treatment (all P < 0.05). Compared with the control group, the levels of RF, hs-CRP, ESR, DAS-28 and the symptom scale score in the observation group were improved much apparently (all P < 0.05). The total effective rate was 85.0% (17/20) in the observation group and was 80.0% (16/20) in the control group. The total effective rate in the observation group was apparently better than that in the control group (P < 0.05).

CONCLUSIONMoxibustion as supplement relieves the joint symptoms, reduces the inflammatory reactive indices and improves the clinical efficacy in the RA patients.

Adult ; Aged ; Arthritis, Rheumatoid ; blood ; therapy ; C-Reactive Protein ; metabolism ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Moxibustion ; Rheumatoid Factor ; blood ; Treatment Outcome ; Young Adult

Objective To investigate the efficacy of ablative fractionated erbium: yttrium aluminum garnet (Er: YAG) laser in facial acne scars and enlarged pores. Methods Forty-one patients with mild to moderate pitted acne scars and 23 patients with enlarged pores were treated with 81 (9 × 9) bits of facula for 3 to 5 sessions at an interval of 1 month. For acne scars, the pulse duration was medium to long, energy at 800 to 1200 mJ, and number of stacking passes 4 to 8; for enlarged pores, the pulse duration was medium, energy at 800 to 1000 mJ and number of stacking passes 2 to 4. The clinical improvement was evaluated by 2 blinded dermatologists. Meanwhile, the satisfaction rate was self-assessed by patients. Three-dimensional (3D) micro-topography imaging system was used to evaluate the improvement in surface roughness. Results The efficacy reached 82.93% and 86.96% for ache scars and enlarged pores, respectively. The satisfaction rate was 88.80% and 91.30% in patients with ache scars and those with enlarged pores, respectively. After treatment, the Ra and Rz values, as the indicators of roughness, decreased by 18.74% and 21.01%, individually (P < 0.001) in 11 patients including 6 with acne scars and 5 with enlarged pores. Conclusion Ablative fractionated Er:YAG laser can efficiently resurface pitted ache scars and shrink enlarged pores.