Objective:To observe the clinical effect of electroacupuncture (EA) plus self-made Jiawei Jinhuanggao (Supplemented Golden Yellow Paste) for gouty arthritis.Methods:A total of 80 cases with gouty arthritis were randomly allocated into an observation group (n=40) and a Western medication group (n=40). Cases in the observation group received EA and external application of self-madeJiawei Jinhuanggao(Supplemented Golden Yellow Paste), whereas cases in the Western medication group took Colchicine and Allopurinol tablets orally. After 10 d of treatment, the pain, joint swelling and uric acid in blood were observed. In addition, the follow-up was conducted 6 months after end of the treatment to evaluate the long-term effect.Results:After treatment, there were no between-group statistical differences in pain and uric acid in blood (P>0.05); and there were between-group statistical differences in joint swelling and relapse rate (P<0.05). The total effective rate was 97.5% in the observation group, versus 95.0% in the Western medication group, showing no statistical difference (P>0.05).Conclusion:EA plus Jiawei Jinhuanggao (Supplemented Golden Yellow Paste) has safe and long-term efficacy for gouty arthritis efficacy.

Objective To investigate the clinical results of combined TIPSS and azygoportal disconnection for portal hypertension in controlling and preventing esophageal variceal bleeding. Methods From Oct. 1996 to Dec. 2001, 60 patients with portal hypertension were admitted to our department because of variceal bleeding and submitted to the treatment with the combination TIPSS and azygoportal disconnection. According to Child Pugh classification, 11 patients were in class A, 37 in class B, and 12 in class C. 41 patients showed mild ascites and 8 with severe ascites. The mild and severe esophageal varices were proven by upper digestive barium meal. The procedure was divided into two stages; first, TIPSS procedure with the stent of diameter 0.8cm and length 6-7cm was successfully inplanted in all patients, second, all patients underwent azygoportal disconnection two weeks later after TIPSS. Results After the combination TIPSS and azygoportal disconnection, the recent complications included three cases with bleeding at operative fields, one case with infradiaphagmatic abscess and seven with slight encephalopathy. No rebleeding of esophageal varices and death occurred during the treatment. During the follow up of 1-5 years, the rates of shunt occlusion, rebleeding and death were 11.9%, 3.5% and 7.0% respectively. Conclusions The combination TIPSS and azygoportal disconnection is an efficient therapeutic methods for portal hypertension.

Objective: To explore the feasibility of needling the Belt Vessel (BV) for low back pain. Methods: The relevant literature was systematically reviewed; the relationship between the BV and low back pain was illustrated; the clinical features of BV-related low back pain as well as the key points of acupoint selection in treatment were summarized, and the efficacy of needling the BV for treating low back pain was observed. Results: The BV is closely related to low back pain. The main clinical manifestations of BV-related low back pain include sagging distension in the low back, enlarged abdomen, and pain radiating to the groin. The main acupoints for treating low back pain via needling the BV include Mingmen (GV4), Wushu (GB27) and Ashi points near the transverse process of the third lumbar spine. Needling the BV can swiftly and effectively relieve both the low back pain and associated symptoms. Conclusion: Needling the BV can effectively alleviate the typical BV-related low back pain.

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Objective:To study the effects of Somatostatin-14 and-8 on portal hemodynamics and plasma levels of the insulin-like growth factor(IGF-1),nitric oxide(NO),endothelin-1(ET-1) and glucagon(GLU) in patients with portal hypertension after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt(TIPS). Methods:Fourteen portal hypertension patients underwent TIPS,their portal pressures directly measured by the intravenous catheter placed in the portal vein,the hemodynamic changes observed and the plasma levels of IGF-1,NO,ET-1 and GLU determined before and 8 and 24 hours after the infusion of Somatostatin-14 or-8 according to a cross-over design.Results:The average decrease in portal pressure after the intravenous infusion of Somatostatin-14 and-8 was(9.4?1.0) cmH2O and(5.0?1.0) cmH2O,respectively(P0.05) 8 and 24 hours after the infusion.Conclusion:Both Somatostatin-14 and-8 can significantly reduce portal pressure,although the former is more potent than the latter.The underlying mechanism may involve their inhibition of the secretion of GLU,IGF-1 and other hormones as well as their reduction of hepatic metabolism and portal inflow.

0.05) and hospital mortality(both 3.1%) between the two groups.All the pancreatic fistula patients were cured by non-surgical treatment.Conclusion: The comparative study of the two reconstructive techniques revealed no difference in the incidence of pancreatic fistulas following pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Objectives The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of somatostatin and octreotide on portal vein pressure in portal hypertensive patients.KG*2MethodsWT5”BZ Portal pressure in 12 patients with portal hypertension after TIPS was measured directly by means of a cathater placed in portal vein after infusion of somatostatin (6 mg/24h) or octreotide(0 6 mg/h). The drugs was infused intravenously and alternatively in each individual patient on day 1 or day 3 after TIPS. Portal pressure was assessed at baseline and at 1、2、4、6、8、12、24、30、36 hours after infusion of each drug.KG*2ResultsKG1The average decrease of portal pressure was 9 4?1 0 cm H 2 O and 5 0?1 0 cm H 2 O respectively after the intravenous infusion of somatostatin or octreotide( P

Objectives: To investigate the effect of growth hormone on liver protein synthesis in patients with portal hypertension following TIPS. Methods: Ten patients with liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension were injected with rhGH (8 U/day) for 7days after TIPS. The serum levels of Alb, PA and FN were detected before and days 3 and 7 after TIPS and use of rhGH. Plasma insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF 1) was also measured by immunoradiological method. Results: As compared with the day before TIPS and rhGH, the levels of IGF 1, Alb , PA and FN were significantly increased on the 7th day after TIPS and rhGH treatment( P

Objective To investigate the expression and function of SH2 domain containing protein tyrosine phosphatase SHP 2 of thymocytes in ? ray irradiation induced leukemia in mice. Methods BALB/c mice were divided into canceration group, non canceration group, and control group. The expression, level of tyrosine phosphorylation, and enzyme catalytic activity of SHP 2 in thymocytes were detected by Western blotting, immunoprecipitation, and biochemical method. Results There was obvious correlation among the expression, level of tyrosine phosphorylation, and enzyme catalytic activity of SHP 2, which were significantly higher in the canceration group than those in the non canceration group and the control group ( P

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of bowel nutritional rehabilitation therapy in patients with gut dysfunction caused by acute mesenteric artery occlusion. Methods: Two patients with acute mesenteric artery occlusion received management of revascularization by operative and nonoperative approach. Viability dusky bowel was leaved in one patient. Second look laparotomy was performed to access the viability of the bowel in another patient. The patients remained gut dysfunction and received bowel nutritional rehabilitation therapy early after operation. Results: The gut function of the patients recovered and had normal diet after bowel nutritional rehabilitation therapy. Conclusions: The gut dysfunction caused by acute mesenteric artery occlusion should be treated with bowel nutritional rehabilitation early.