With new acupuncture and moxibustion as the study object, based on the basic composition of acupuncture-moxibustion theory, from 3 aspects of meridian-acupoint theory, acupuncture-moxibustion method theory and acupuncture-moxibustion treatment theory, under the background of western medicine, ZHU Lian's different opinions on theory and method of acupuncture and moxibustion were discussed. It was believed by ZHU Lian that the distribution of 14-meridians was approximately identical to that of nerves, so with modern neuroanatomy knowledge to understand the meaning of acupoint; the acupuncture function could be explained from the angle of neurophysiology. Clinical diagnosis and treatment method could be established by modern classification methods of diseases. ZHU Lian's cognition that was different from traditional theory and method of acupuncture and moxibustion was combined with updated physiology and anatomy knowledge at that time, and was involved with Pavlov's advanced nerve theory, so she firstly put forward the opinion that acupuncture therapy can't work without the involvement of cerebral cortex.
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AIM: We hypothesized that PPAR? ligands stimulate endothelial-derived nitric oxide(NO) release to protect the vascular wall.Thus,the purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of ciglitazone(Cig) and fenofibrate(Fen) on angiotensin Ⅱ(AngⅡ)-induced decrease in endothelial NO synthase(eNOS) expression and NO production in human umbilical vein endothelial cells(HUVECs).METHODS: HUVECs were preincubated for 24 h with Cig(10~(-7), 10~(-6),10~(-5),10~(-4) mol/L) or Fen(10~(-5) and 10~(-4) mol/L),then incubated for 12 h with 10~(-7) mol/L AngⅡ.Total RNA was extracted,and the expression of mRNA and protein of eNOS was assessed by RT-PCR and Western blotting.NO production was measured by Griees method.RESULTS: In the presence of 10~(-7) mol/L AngⅡ for 12 h,NO production in cultured HUVECs was decreased(P

Objective To analyze the Clavien-Dindo classification and risk factors of complications after pancreaticoduodenectomy and investigate the relationship between the major risk factors and Clavien-Dindo classification of complications.Methods The retrospective case-control study was adopted.The clinical data of 200 patients who underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy at the Third Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University from January 2010 to June 2015 were collected.The patients underwent Whipple surgery or pylorospreserving pancreaticoduodenectomy according to the tumor location.Observation indicators included:(1)postoperative complications using Clavien-Dindo classification,(2) univariate and multivariate analyses:the basic conditions of patients,surgery-related factors,pancreas-related factors,(3) relationship between independent risk factors and Clavien-Dindo classification of complications after pancreaticoduodenectomy.The univariate analysis and count data were done using the chi-square test.The comparison between groups was done using independent samples nonparametric test (Kolmogorov-Smirnov Z) and multivariate analysis was done using the Logistic regression model.Results (1) Postoperative complication situations:of 200 patients,122 underwent Whipple surgery and 78 underwent pylorus-preserving pancreatico-duodenectomy,including 6 combined with vascular reconstruction and 1 with radiofrequency ablation of liver tumors.Ninety-eight patients had postoperative complications,including 41 patients with 2 or above kinds of complications.Pancreatic fistula was detected in 80patients,including 42 with grade A,28 with grade B and 10 with grade C,wound infection in 29 patients,delayed gastric emptying in 24 patients,postoperative intra-abdominal infection in 16 patients,postoperative intraabdominal hemorrhage in 10 patients including 8 receiving interventional treatment,postoperative biliary leakage in 7 patients and unintended reoperation in 2 patients.Three patients were dead during hospitalization.The incidence of complications in grade Ⅰ,Ⅱ,Ⅲ (Ⅲ a and Ⅲ b),Ⅳ and V of Clavien-Dindo classification was 28.00％(56/200),13.00％ (26/200),5.00％ (10/200),1.50％ (3/200) and 1.50％ (3/200).(2) The univariate and multivariate analyses:the results of univariate analysis showed that body mass index (BMI) and texture of the pancreas were risk factors affecting complications after pancreatico-duodenectomy (x2=6.483,Z =-3.189,P ＜0.05).The results of multivariate analysis showed that BMI ＞ 23.9 kg/m2 and soft pancreas were independent risk factors affecting complications after pancreaticoduodenectomy (OR =2.044,1.649,95 ％ confidence interval:1.212-3.447,1.194-2.275).(3) The relationship between independent risk factors and Clavien-Dindo classification of complications after pancreaticoduodenectomy was analyzed,there were statistically significant differences between BMI or texture of the pancreas and Clavien-Dindo classification of complications after pancreaticoduodenectomy (x2 =13.897,27.077,P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions Clavien-Dindo classification of complications after pancreaticoduodenectomy is in favor of comprehensive comparisons and quality assessments among different studies,the primary classification is grade Ⅰ and Ⅱ.And decreasing BMI and good management of pancreatic stump may affect Clavien-Dindo classification of complications after pancreaticoduodenectomy.

AIM To evaluate the anti-angiogenesis action of Bevacizumab on corneal neovascularization(CNV) in rats induced by alkali burns.·METHODS: 20 Health Wistar rats, aging from 6 to 8 weeks and weighting from 170g to 190g from 170g to 190g were prepared for CNV animal models. Both corneas of each animal in experimental were cauterized with alkali, then all rats were randomly divided into four groups (each group have 5 rats and 10 corneas), the both corneas of each rats were received subconjunctival Bevacizumab in different dosage (group 2, 0.5rag; group 3, 1.0mg; group 4, 2.0mg)and the group 1 received carrier solution. The occurrence and development ofCNVwereobservedbyslit-lamp microscope, and length and area of CNV were calculated. All rats were followeded up 16 days after alkali burns. The 40 corneas were taken for histopathological examination. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) were detected in all rat corneas by immunohistochemistry method. ·RESULTS: In the bevacizumabotreated eyes, the vascular area was lower than in the control eyes. The treated group was statistical differences compared with the control group; when vascular area were compared between the treated groups, no statistical differences were observed. The histopathological findings showed that the inflammation cells and the neovascularity in each treated group were significantly fewer than that in the control group. The expression of VEGF markedly increased in CNV control group compared with bevacizumab-injected group. ·CONCLUSION: Subconjunctival application of a certain concentrations Bevacizumab could inhibit angiogenesis in rats corneas induced by alkali burns.

Objective To investigate the pharmacological mechanism of LXHX capsule. Methods The skin specimens from psoriasis patients were examined with TUNEL (terminal deoxynucleotidyl trans-ferase-mediated dUTP-biotin nick end labeling) technique to detect the apoptosis of keratinocytes. PCNA (proliferating cell nuclear antigen) detecting kits was used, too. Then, the flow cytometry, with AnnexinV/PI and PI dyeing method, was used to analysis the effect of LXHX capsule on apoptosis in cultured keratinocytes. Results There was an increasing of both cell apoptosis and proliferation in psoriatic epidermis and LXHX capsule could induce apoptosis. Conclusions The keratinocyte apoptosis and proliferation both increased in psoriasis, which reach a new balance in a higher level. LXHX capsule could induce apoptosis in vitro, which may be one of the pharmacological mechanisms of LXHX in treating psoriasis.

Objective To investigate the changes and the mechanism of blood perfusion in perfusion weighted image ( PWI)-diffusion weighted image ( DWI) mismatched regions after infarction and to assess the effect on prognosis .Methods We assessed 84 patients with acute cerebral infarction within 72 hours of onset in the territory of anterior circulation , who admitted to Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital , Nanjing University Medical School between January 2009 and June 2011.All patients were imaged with 3.0 T MRI on day one.The patients were divided into mismatched group (31 patients) and matched group (53 patients) according to the basis of PWI-DWI.The two groups received the same treatment including anti-platelet, oxygen free radical scavenger and lowing cholesterol therapy .Barthel index was used to evaluate neurological deficit on day 0, day 12 and three months later.We also compared the perfusion parameters of day 0 with day 12 by PWI from mismatched group.Results On day 12, the value of relative cerebral blood flow increased by 7.37%(t=-2.076, P<0.05) and the value of relative mean transit time decreased by 11.06%(t=2.972,P<0.01) compared with that on day 0 from mismatched group.However, there was no significant difference in Activity of Daily Living scale ( ADL) score between the two groups after 12 days′treatment.After three months, the patients of mismatched group had higher ADL score (75.48 ±3.26) than that of matched group (66.23 ±3.04; t=2.079, P<0.05).Conclusion The patients of mismatched group had better neurofunction than matched group , possibly related to improvement of perfusion in mismatched area.

Objective To discuss the ultrasonographic feature and prognosis of the fetal dacryocystocele and its correlation.Methods The ultrasonographic feature of 51 patients diagnosed as dacryocystocele prenatally by sonography were retrospectively analyzed.All fetus were followed up to induced labor or 6 months after birth.The correlation between the size and the gestational age were analyzed by correlation analysis method and compared the fetal prognosis adopt U test.Results The incidence of dacryocystocele diagnosed prenatally by ultrasound was about 0.47‰.The diagnosis was established by the detection of a cystic lesion in relation to the medial and inferior aspects of the fetal orbit.Unilateral dacryocystoceles were more often found than bilateral,and left more than right.The maximum diameter range from 2.0 mm to 12.0 mm,average (5.9 ± 2.2)mm.There is no correlation between cyst size and gestational age.Prognosis of isolated nasolacrimal duct cyst is good.Conclusions The fetal dacryocystocele have typical ultrasonographic feature,Ultrasound is a rapid and reliable method which can be used for diagnosis of dacryocystocele prenatally and follow-up after birth.

ZHU Lian is the founder of international communication of acupuncture-moxibustion after establishment of New China. This article discussed ZHU Lian's great deal of pioneering work and historic contributions from the aspects of acupuncture-moxibustion treatments for foreign people, international training and communication, and the international influence of Xin Zhenjiu Xue. Our research showed that ZHU Lian's early work didn't only enlarge acupuncture's worldwide influence and spreading pace, especially in Soviet Union, India and Korea, but also accumulated precious experiences for each subject of Chinese medicine attending into international medical care and academic communication in the future.
Acupuncture ; education ; history ; Acupuncture Therapy ; history ; instrumentation ; Asia ; China ; Europe ; History, 20th Century ; Humans ; Internationality ; Moxibustion ; history ; methods

Objective To analyze the etiologies,clinical characteristics and prognostic factors of patients with acute renal failure(ARF)admitted to the hospital at high altitude.Method This retrospective study included clinical data of patients with acute renal failure in the General Hospital of Tibet Military Command from May 2001 to April,2006.Results There were 85 male patients and 63 female patients with mean age(42.4?18.1)years old.Among 148 patients with acquired ARF,52.7% was iatrogenic or nosoeomal origin, demonstrating a trend of increasing.The ARF included pre-renal(n=48,32.4%),renal parenchymal(n= 90,60.8%)and post-renal(n=10,6.8%)in origin.Acute high altitude sickness(n=20)was the major causes of pre-renal ARF.Renal parenchymal ARF could be classified into glomerular vascular lesions(n=24), acute tubular necrosis(n=53),acute interstitial nephritides(n=12),and contusion of unitesticle(n=1).of 90 cases of renal parenchymal ARF,39 patients(43.3%)were induced by medicines.Lithiasis was the major causes of post-renal ARF.The mortality of ARF in our study was 42.6%.The mortality of patients contracted ARF in hospital was much higher than that of patients community ARF in community(55.1 vs 23.6%;P=0.01). There was no significant differences of the mortality between the patients with and without dialysis treatment. Univariate analysis showed that prognosis was correlated with age,the presence of hematuria and oliguria or anuria Hb,and the number of organ system failures.The logistic regression showed that age,Hb and the number of organ system dysfunction were the predictors of mortality.Conlusions The major causes of ARF at high altitude were acute high altitude sickness and the use of medicines with nephrotoxicity.The morbility and mortality of nosocomisl ARF increased significantly.Prevention of MODS is a key management to decrease mortality in severe ARF.

To build the Dendrobium nobile -T2DM network, and elucidate the molecular mechanism of D. nobile to type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Collect the chemical composition of D. nobile and the targets on T2DM by retrieving database and documents, build the network of D. nobile to T2DM using the entity grammar systems inference rules. The molecular mechanism of D. nobile to T2DM includes: (1) regulating lipid metabolism by lowering triglyceride; (2) reducing insulin resistance; (3) protecting islet cells; (4) promoting the glucose-dependent insulin tropic peptide (GIP) secretion; (5) inhibiting calcium channel. Under the guidance of network pharmacology, through entity grammar systems inference rules we elucidate the molecular mechanism of D. nobile to T2DM, and provide the basis for the further development of health care products based on D. nobile.
Animals ; Calcium Channels ; genetics ; metabolism ; Databases, Factual ; Dendrobium ; chemistry ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 ; drug therapy ; genetics ; metabolism ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; administration & dosage ; chemistry ; Gene Regulatory Networks ; drug effects ; Humans ; Hypoglycemic Agents ; administration & dosage ; chemistry ; Insulin Resistance ; Islets of Langerhans ; metabolism ; Triglycerides ; metabolism