1.Expression and Diagnostic Values of lncRNA-Malat-1, p21 and GAS5 in Colorectal Cancer Tissue
Zhi TIAN ; Lianghua LIU ; Jiangtao LIAO
Acta Medicinae Universitatis Scientiae et Technologiae Huazhong 2017;46(1):10-14
Objective To study the expression and diagnostic values of long non-coding RNA(IncRNA)metastasis-associated lung adenocarcinoma transcript 1 (Malat-1),p21 and growth arrest-specific 5 (GAS5)in colorectal cancer tissue.Methods Coloreetal cancer of early stage and advanced stage(including paracareinoma tissue),precancerous lesion,benign tumor and noncancer lesion groups were collected,33 cases in each group.The levels of Malat-1,p21 and GAS5 in colorectal tissue of the 6 groups were detected by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR).Serum carcinoembryonic antigen(CEA)and carbohydrate antigen19-9(CA19-9)were detected by ELISA.Results RT-PCR showed the levels of Malat-1,p21 and GAS5 were significantly higher in colorectal cancer of early and advanced stage and precancerous lesion than in the paracarcinoma lesion,benign tumor and non-cancer lesion(P<0.05).Malat-1,p21 and GAS5 were the highest in the advanced stage group(P<0.05).The levels of CEA and CA19-9 in non-cancer lesion were the least(P<0.05).The AUC of ROC analysis operator characteristic curve(ROC)of Malat-1,p21 and GAS5 was comparable(P>0.05).Pathological changes showed the pathological changes in colorectal cancer of early stage,advanced stage and precancerous lesion were more significant than those in the paracarcinoma lesion,benign tumor and non-cancer lesion (P< 0.05),which were the most significant in the advanced stage group.Conclusion The levels of Malat-1,p21 and GAS5.in colorectal cancer tissues could be good indicators for colorectal cancer diagnosis.
2.Effect of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Combined with Eye-acupuncture on Cognitive Dysfunction after Traumatic Brain Injury
Lianghua LIAO ; Xin TENG ; Lijun GAO ; Limei GU ; Bingfeng ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2017;23(1):92-96
Objective To investigate the effect of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) combined with eye-acupuncture on cognitive dysfunction on cognitive dysfunction in patients with traumatic brain injury. Methods From May, 2014 to June, 2016, 90 trau-matic brain injury patients with cognitive impairment were randomly divided into eye-acupuncture group (n=30), rTMS group (n=30) and combination group (n=30), who accepted eye-acupuncture, rTMS and combination of eye-acupuncture and rTMS, repectively, for eight weeks. They were assessed with Loewenstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment (LOTCA) before and after treatment. Results There was no significant difference in scores of LOTCA among three groups before treatment (F<0.523, P>0.05). The scores of LOTCA were the best in the combination group after treatment (F>3.789, P<0.05). Conclusion The combination of eye-acupuncture and rTMS is more effective in improving cognitive function after traumatic brain injury than either alone.
3.Effects of Early Rehabilitation on Functional Restoration after Fractures of Elbow
Lianghua LIAO ; Xingmei JIANG ; Zhiwei YE ; Linpo LUO ; Jie PAN
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2010;16(9):867-869
ObjectiveTo compare the effect of the rehabilitation in early and late stage postoperatively for the fractures of the elbow. MethodsAccording to the time the rehabilitation intervened, 57 cases were divided into the early group (29 cases) and the late group (28 cases). After systematic rehabilitation, the two groups were evaluated with Mayo Elbow-Performance and range of motion (ROM). The incidence of elbow disorder was compared between groups a year after fracture. ResultsThe Mayo scores (P<0.01) and ROM (P<0.05) improved more in the early groups than in the late groups, and the incidence of elbow disorder was less a year later (P<0.05). ConclusionEarly postoperative rehabilitation for the fractures of the elbow joint could facilitate function restoration.
4.Eye acupuncture in treating cognitive dysfunction after stroke
Lianghua LIAO ; Xinmei JIANG ; Xin TENG ; Lijun GAO ; Limei GU ; Bingfeng ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2016;38(2):118-121
Objective To observe any effect when eye acupuncture is combined with computer-assisted cognition training to ameliorate cognitive dysfunction after stroke.Methods Stroke patients with cognitive impairment were randomly divided into an eye acupuncture group (n=30),a computer group (n=30) and a combination group (n=30).The eye acupuncture group was given eye acupuncture,the computer group was given rehabilitative cognition training with specialized equipment and the combination group was given both eye acupuncture and the computeraided training.The treatment lasted 2 months.The Loewenstein occupational therapy cognitive asessment (LOTCA)and the modified Barthel index were used to evaluate the patients' cognitive function and daily life ability before and after treatment.Results Before training there was no significant difference in average LOTCA and MBI results among the three groups.After 2 months of training,all three groups had significantly higher scores in both evaluations.Moreover,the combination group's average score on organization ability,perceptual ability,thinking operation ability and concentration,and also their average total score and MBI score were significantly better than those of the other two groups.Conclusions Eye acupuncture combines synergistically with cognitive rehabilitation training to ameliorate cognitive dysfunction after stroke.Together they promote cognition,ADL ability and an early return to normal family and social life better than either alone.
5.The effect of core stability training combined with eye acupuncture on the motor function of patients with hemiplegia
Lianghua LIAO ; Wei FANG ; Mupeng LIU ; Xin TENG ; Lijun GAO ; Shijian LUO ; Bingfeng ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2015;37(11):826-829
Objective To observe the effect of core stability training combined with eye acupuncture on motor function in patients with hemiplegia after stroke.Methods Eighty patients with hemiplegia after stroke were randomly divided into a treatment group and a control group (40 cases in each).Both groups were given regular rehabilitation training, but the patients in the treatment group also were taught core stability training of their waist and abdominal muscle groups, their shoulder muscles, trunk and pelvis.They were also given eye acupuncture.A trunk control test (TCT) , Berg's balance scale (BBS), the modified Barthel index (MBI), functional ambulation categories (FACs) and the Fugl Meyer assessment scale (FMA) were used to assess motor function before and after treatment.Results At the end of 6 weeks of treatment, all of the measurements in both groups had significantly improved.The average TCT, BBS, MBI, FMA, and FAC scores of the treatment group significantly exceeded those of the control group.Conclusions Core stability training and eye acupuncture together can significantly improve the motor function of hemiplegic stroke survivors.The combination therapy is worthy of clinical popularization and application.
6.Functional electrical stimulation and weight loss treadmill synchronous training after botulinum toxin injection can relieve foot-drop and strephenopodia among stroke survivors
Huajun CHENG ; Lianghua LIAO ; Shangjie CHEN ; Rui JIAO ; Dan WANG ; Wenfang GAO ; Shizhao HUANG
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2016;38(9):674-678
Objective To explore the effect of functional electrical stimulation combined with treadmill training and botulinum toxin type A injection on foot-drop and strephenopodia among stroke survivors.Methods Sixty-seven stroke survivors with foot-drop and strephenopodia were randomly divided into an electrical stimulation group (n=23),a conventional treatment group (n =22) and a combined treatment group (n =22).All 3 groups received a 400 U injection of BTX-A and electrical stimulation.After 24 hours,the patients in the conventional treatment group received conventional treatment including a brain protection agent,limb function exercises,gait training,balance training and training in the activities of daily living.The patients in the combined treatment group received that conventional treatment,plus functional electrical stimulation and weight loss training on a treadmill.The patients in the electrical stimulation group received functional electrical stimulation treatment supplementing the conventional treatment.Therapeutic effects were evaluated before and after six weeks of treatment using integral electromyography (iEMS) of the anterior tibial muscle and the lateral head of the gastrocnemius muscle,the co-contraction ratio (CR) during ankle dorsiflexion,the modified Ashworth Scale (MAS),the Berg balance scale (BBS),a functional walking score (FAC),and the active range of motion (AROM) of the ankle in dorsiflexion and eversion.Results After the treatment,significant improvement was observed in all three groups in the average iEMS value of the anterior tibial muscle and the lateral head of the gastrocnemius muscle,the CR in ankle dorsiflexion,and in their MAS,BBS,FAC and AROM results.There was no significant difference among the three groups after treatment in their average iEMS values at the lateral head of the gastrocnemius.The average values of the other indicators were,however,significantly better in the combined treatment group than in the other 2 groups.Conclusion Functional electrical stimulation combined with treadmill training and botulinum toxin type A injection can significantly improve foot-drop,strephenopodia and the walking function of stroke survivors.This combined treatment deserves popularization and application in clinical practice.
7.Effect of Consolidated Trunk Muscle Training on Balance and Motor Function in Patients with Hemiplegia after Stroke
Lianghua LIAO ; Jie PAN ; Shufen WANG ; Xingmei JIANG ; Zhiwei YE ; Linpo LUO ; Xin TENG ; Buzhe HUANG ; Limei GU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2011;17(1):59-61
ObjectiveTo study the effect of consolidated trunk muscle training on balance and motor function in patients with hemiplegia after stroke. Methods96 patients were divided into treatment group (48 cases) and control group (48 cases). All the patients received regularly rehabilitation, and the patients in the treatment group received the control ability training in the trunk muscle in addition. They were assessed with Trunk Control Test (TCT), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Modified Barthel Index (MBI), Functional Ambulation Category (FAC), Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) and walking speed (WS) before and after the treatment. ResultsThe scores of TCT, BBS, FAC, MBI, WS and FMA improved significantly in both groups after treatment (P<0.01), and improved more in the treatment group than in control group (P<0.05). The scores of TCT correlated with those of BBS, MBI, FAC, FMA, and WS (P<0.05). ConclusionThe consolidated trunk muscle training can obviously improve balance and motor function of stroke patients.