In the book of Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion by CHENG Dan-an, direct moxibustion with moxa cone was regarded as a classic style of moxibustion because of its innate character of heat induced thermal stimulus and burn toxin. CHENG Dan-an made the quantity of moxibustion more controllable through the selection of moxa wool, the size and number of moxa cones, and the tightness of moxa cones, etc. CHENG Dan-an 's clinical experience is summarized through treating stubborn and infectious diseases with direct moxibustion with moxa cone. The results showed that only with understanding the characteristics of moxibustion and key pathological mechanism of suitable disease could direct moxibustion with moxa cone and the appropriate methods be performed correctly. CHENG Dan-an confirmed the clinical effect of treating stubborn and intectious diseases with direct contact moxibustion with moxa cone, and optimized the specific operation scheme of direct moxibustion with moxa cone. It tell us that we should deeply study on moxibustion, to make it wide spread in the hereafter, bring benefit to mankind.
Acupuncture Therapy ; history ; History, 20th Century ; Humans ; Moxibustion ; history ; instrumentation

Objective To discuss the significance ofbispectral index (BIS) monitoring during the patients after general anesthesia while leaving the post-anesthetic intensive care unit (PAICU). Methods Seventy-five cases after general anesthesia were selected. When they were sent out of the PAICU, recorded their BIS. Results Twenty-one cases with BIS 90 - 100,48 cases with BIS 80 - 89 in slight calm and hypnosis,5 cases with BIS 70 - 79, and 1 case with BIS 50 - 60. Conclusions Without BIS monitoring,when sent out of the PAICU,most patients after general anesthesia are gently sedated and without too much risk. But still some patients are deeply sedated. BIS monitoring provides a nice reference for the patients while leaving the PAICU.

Objective To explore adherence to highly active antiretroviral treatment(HAART)and related factors in dnlg users with HIV/AIDS.Methods From July to September 2007,111 HIV-infected drug users who received national free HAART were investigated in the HAART clinics in Hengyang,Yueyang,and Chenzhou districts of Hunan Province.A questionnaire of Community Programs for Clinical Research on AIDS(CPCRA)Antiretroviral Medication Self-Report Was used to assess adherence to HAART,and Zung Depression Scale and Adaptation Partnership Growth Affection Resolve Scale were used to assess patients'depression and family function respectively.ResllIts The average level of adherence to HAART was 83%.Among 111 patients.28.8%of patients reported poor adherence and took medication less than 90%.The mean score of depression was 60.8 1±13.03.There were 83.9%patients demonstrating depressive symptom and only 30.6%patients' family had good function.Logistic regression analysis showed that the degree of depression(β=-0.48,P=0.024)and treatment time(β=-1.11,P=0.036)were significantly associated with adherence negatively,while family function (β=0.65,P=0.043)and the time of being free from drug(β=0.55,P=0.040)were positively associated with adherence.Conclusion The level of adherence to HAART is low in the drug users with HIV/AIDS.Comprehensive interventions are needed to improve adherence to HAART,including managing depression,encouraging drug rehabilitation,improving family function,and evaluating adherence periodically.

OBJECTIVE:To study the regulatory effect of lentinan (LTN) on immune function in ulcerative colitis (UC) rats and its mechanism. METHODS:64 SD rats were randomly divided into normal group(12 rats)and modeling group(52 rats). UC model was induced in modeling group by a compound method of 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene(DNCB)acetone and 2,4-DNCB etha-nol. After modeling, rats were randomly divided into model group, positive group (sulfasalazine tablet, 300 mg/kg), LTN low-dose,medium-dose and high-dose groups(0.2,0.4,0.8 mg/kg),with 10 rats in each group. Treatment groups were given rele-vant medicine intragastrically,and normal group and model group were given normal saline intragastrically,once a day,for consec-utive 15 d. The levels of CD3+,CD4+,CD8+in peripheral blood lymphocytes(PBMC)and the levels of TNF-α,IL-2,IL-4 and IL-10 in colon were all determined,and the pathological changes of colon tissue were observed. RESULTS:Compared with normal group,the levels of CD3+,CD4+,CD8+,the ratio of CD4+/CD8+,and the levels of IL-4 and IL-10 decreased significantly,while the levels of TNF-α and IL-2 in colon tissue significantly increased(P<0.05);obvious ulcerative lesion was observed in colon tissue (concentrated in grade Ⅱ and Ⅲ). Compared with model group,the levels of CD3+,CD4+,CD8+,the ratio of CD4+/CD8+,and the levels of IL-4,IL-10 increased significantly,while the levels of TNF-α,IL-2 in colon tissue significantly decreased (P<0.05);the inflammation of colon tissue was significantly reduced,and the ulcer formation was significantly improved. CONCLUSIONS:LTN has a certain improvement effect on UC model rats,and its mechanism may be related to enhancing the immune function.

OBJECTIVE:To domminate the quality of Xinning capsule,the contents of Puerarin in Xinning capsule was determined by HPLC.METHOD:Puerarin was separated on Spherisorb C18 column and detected at 250nm,by using methanol-water-phosphoric acid (280∶720∶0.15)as mobile phase.RESULTS:The resolution was greater than 1. The number of theoretical plates calculaled for Puerarin peak was 8310;The standard curve was linear over the range of 0.2～2μg with the correllation coefficient 0.9999.The average recovery was 99.4% with RSD=2.47%(n=7).CONCLUSION:The method is simple and fast,and can be used for quantitative analysis of Xinning capsule.

Objective:To design functionality glasses in order to solve or alleviate various visual disorder during cycloplegia.Methods:Based on the principle of the polarizing lens and pinhole lens, the glasses frame was combine with them so as to be suitable for the recovery of cycloplegia and for the usage in near and distant vision situation.Results: This glasses has a series of advantages including small size, light weight, convenience and beauty. Through the combination of different lenses, the symptom of visual unclear during cycloplegia wasimproved, and the symptom of glare and squint in distant vision also was improved. Besides, the symptom that adjustment of near vision couldn't be activated was improved, and near vision blurry leaded by peripheral aberration coming from mydriasis also was improved. On the other hand, this device was easy and simple on combination and was convenient on usage.Conclusion: This design contributes to correct refractive error, and enhance the definition of near or distant vision. And it is suitable for various situation of usage including near, distant, indoor and outdoor.

Objective To analyze the pathogenesy and mutation of X-linked juvenile retinoschisis (XLRS) 1 gene in XLRS families, and to provide the theory basis in directing gene diagnosis. Methods The mutation of XLRS1 gene code in two XLRS families were detected and screened by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and DNA direct sequence determination. Results Pro193Ser mutation was detected in family 1. Conclusion Pro193Ser mutation could be found in XLRS families, which can be used for genetic consultation and prenatal gene diagnosis.

Objective To evaluate the value of CT scan in diagnosing non-intestinal lesions on the right lower abdomen.Methods CT scan was performed in 70 patients with clinically supected non-intestinal lesions in the right lower abdomen.The diagnosis was confirmed by surgery or biospy in all cases,except 1 case of nephroptosis.Results 41 cases were benign lesions,which appeared as cystic or solid masses with definite bound on plain CT scans and were slight or middle enhanced on contrast enhanced CT scans,but abscess and tuberculosis were showed peripheral or multilocular enhancement with indistinct bound.The remaining 29 cases were malignant masses which presented as large irregular soft tissue mass and inhomogenous enhancement.Conclusion CT scan of certain is value in diagnosis and differential diagnosis of non-intestinal lesions of right lower abdomen.

Objective To investigate the organophosphorus pesticide residues in vegetables and fruits in Shnxi area so as to take preventive measures to minimize food contamination. Methods A total of 140 samples of vegetables and fruits were obtained randomly from the local market in Shnxi area. Eight organophosphorus pesticides were analyzed by gas-chromatographic method. Results The incidence of organophosphorus pesticide residues in vegetables and fruits were 20% and 1.7%, respectively. The mean level of parathion in vegetables and dimethoate in fruits were 6.22?g/kg and 3.02?g/kg, exceeding their MRLs. Conclusion There is a misuse of organophosphorus pesticides in Shnxi area and routine monitoring is necessary to reduce food contamination before entering market.

Objective To explore the secretion of chemokine regulated upon activation normal T cell expressed and secreted(RANTES)influenced by the complex microenvironment in the peritoneal cavity of women with endometriosis and investigate chemotaxis of RANTES on the peritoneal monocytes.Methods The contact and non-contact co-culture systems including three target cells of ectopic tissue were established.The three target cells were endometrial stromal cells(ESC),human peritoneal mesothelial cells(HPMC)and monocytes.After collection of the supernatant of co-culture systems,the levels of RANTES were detected by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay(EUSA).Migration of U937 cell,a monocyte line,was detected by chemotaxis assay.Results ESC,HPMC,and U937 cultured alone secreted slight RANTES,(5.0±0.5),(4.0±0.3),and (254±40)ng/L. Compared with the culture of the target cell alone,the levels of RANTES in each co-culture system increased significantly,with the highest level in the contact culture system of E-H-U(2250±96)ng/L. RANTES secretion of non-contact co-culture of three cells were higher than contact co-culture of two cells(P＜0.01):U/E-H(912±93) vs E-H(50±40)ng/L,H/E-U(1201±93) vs E-U(243±192)ng/L,and E/H-U(1519±96) vs H-U(1251±73)ng/L. ESC,HPMC,and ESC-HPMC co-culture improved significantly migration of U937 cells [ number of cell migration respectively(6.0±0.3),(6.2±0.3),(10.0±0.3)×103,P＜0.01],which could be inhibited efficiently by anti-RANTES neutralizing antibody.Condusion The target cells in the peritoneal cavity of patients with endometriosis promote the secretion of RANTES in autocrine and paracrine manners and migration of monocytes.