1.Effect of Cluster Needling of Scalp Acupuncture Combined with Treadmill Training on Axonal Regeneration and Expression of S-100 Protein in Rats with Sciatic Nerve Injury
Yan WANG ; Jiumei ZHAO ; Luwen ZHU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2016;22(8):904-910
Objective To explore the effect of cluster needling of scalp acupuncture combined with treadmill training on axonal regener-ation and expression of S-100 protein in rats with sciatic nerve injury. Methods Ninety male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided in-to blank group, sham group, model group, treadmill group and cluster needling of scalp point combined with treadmill group (combination group), each group was further divided into 7, 14 and 21 days subgroups, with 6 rats in each subgroup. The sciatic nerve of rats was clamped in the model group, the treadmill group and the combination group. The sham group was subjected to the same surgical procedure with sciat-ic nerve exposure but without crush injury. Three days after modeling, the treadmill group was treated with treadmill training, and the combi-nation group was treated with cluster needling of scalp acupuncture and treadmill training, while the other groups were grabbed regularly, with no other intervention. The sciatic functional index (SFI) was tested, the condition of axon growth was observed with HE staining, and the expression of S-100 protein was examined with immunohistochemistry at each time point. Results At each time point, SFI was higher, the axon grew better, and the S-100 protein was higher expressed in the treadmill group and the combination group than in the model group (P<0.05), especially in the combination group (P<0.05). Conclusion Cluster needling of scalp acupuncture combined with treadmill training can accelerate the regeneration of axons and increase the expression of S-100 protein and improve sciatic function after sciatic nerve injury.
2.Experience and Enlightenment of Drug Price Regulation in Germany,Japan and Taiwan Area of China
Jing CHEN ; Xizi ZHAO ; Liang ZHAO ; Luwen SHI
China Pharmacy 2017;28(25):3464-3467
OBJECTIVE:To provide reference for improving the drug price regulation policy in China. METHODS:Literature research,system comparison and other methods were used to summarize the commonalities and characteristics of drug price regula-tion policy in Germany,Japan and Taiwan area of China,and the successful experience was learned. RESULTS & CONCLU-SIONS:Drug price management in Germany,Japan and Taiwan area of China has their own characteristics. Germany conducted reference price system and new drug pricing mechanism,which was the first country to introduce the reference price system. Japan granted price premiums to innovative drugs,decreased pricing for generic drugs and adjusted drug price again. And Taiwan area of China classified and grouped differential pricing to encourage competition negotiation and regularly investigated drug prices and pric-ing. Germany,Japan and Taiwan area regard medicare pay price as core of drug price management,adopt comprehensive means to regulate the drug price,and pay attention to the monitoring and regular adjustment of market price as well. Price negotiation,phar-macoeconomics and multiple pricing methods are broadly used. Value-based drug pricing system is new trend of price policy re-form. It can be used for reference to improve the drug price regulation system in China.
3.Comparison of laparoscopic versus laparotomic operation for cervical carcinoma in elderly Chinese women: a meta-analysis
Luwen ZHAO ; Aijun YU ; Yujuan ZHANG ; Xiaoli SONG ; Shufang MAO
China Journal of Endoscopy 2017;23(4):18-25
Objective To compare the curative effect of laparoscopic and laparotomic operation for elderly Chinese women with cervical cancer. Methods The randomized controlled trials (RCT) and case controlled trials (CCT) were collected by searches of WanFang database, CNKI, VIP, China Biology Medicine (CBM) , PubMed. Data were extracted from these trials and data analysis was performed by RevMan 5.2.9. Results There were no RCTs, however, a total of 10 CCTs met the inclusion criteria and had data extracted for this review. The baseline characteristics of the laparoscopic group were similar to those of the laparotomic group. Comparing to laparotomic group, the laparoscopic group have longer operation time (MD =32.60, 95%CI: 5.65~59.55, P = 0.020), less amount of bleeding (MD = -94.01, 95%CI: -130.65 ~ -57.37, P = 0.000), smaller number of lymph node dissection(MD = 1.69, 95%CI: 0.67 ~ 2.72, P = 0.001), earlier anus exhaustion (MD=-17.09, 95%CI: -21.19 ~ -12.98, P = 0.000) and shorter hospital stays (MD = -4.30, 95%CI: -5.57 ~ -3.02, P = 0.000). There was significant difference between the two groups. But there was no statistical significance in postoperative indwelling catheter time (MD = -0.67, 95%CI: -1.92 ~ 0.58, P = 0.290) and surgical complications incidence (OR=0.62, 95%CI: 0.27 ~ 1.42, P = 0.260) between the two groups. Conclusion Laparoscopic management has the advantages of less traumatic and recovered quickly, and did not increase the incidence of complications. Laparoscopic operation is an ideal procedure for elderly Chinese women with cervical carcinoma.
4.Effects of Taijiquan on Motor Function and Depression in Patients with Post-stroke Depression
Bin ZHAO ; Qiang TANG ; Yan WANG ; Luwen ZHU ; Huixin YANG ; Tao YE
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2017;23(3):334-337
Objective To explore the effect of Taijiquan on motor function and depression in patients with post-stroke depression. Meth-ods From January to October, 2015, 60 stroke patients with depression were randomly divided into control group (n=30) and Taijiquan group (n=30). Both groups accepted routine rehabilitation, while Taijiquan group accepted another training of six actions from simplified Taijiquan. They were assessed with Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA), Barthel Index (BI) and Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD) be-fore, and four and eight weeks after treatment. Results The scores of FMA and BI increased more in Taijiquan group than in the control group after treatment (t>2.351, P<0.05), while the score of HAMD decreased more (t>2.169, P<0.05). Conclusion Taijiquan can relieve the depression and improve the motor and activities of daily living in patients with post-stroke depression.
5.Analysis of Selecting Low-cost Medicine Lists in 31 Provinces(Autonomous Regions or Municipalities)of Chi-na
Xizi ZHAO ; Xiaodong GUAN ; Yan CUI ; Sheng HAN ; Jing CHEN ; Luwen SHI
China Pharmacy 2015;26(36):5041-5044
OBJECTIVE:To provide reference for dynamic adjustment of low-cost medicine lists and better guarantee of low-cost supply in those provinces,autonomous regions and municipalities[referred to provinces(autonomous regions or municipali-ties)]. METHODS:The varieties and frequency of medicines in the national and 31 province(autonomous regions or municipali-ties) lists were counted,and the influential factors were analyzed. RESULTS:The National Low-cost Medicine List included 533 varieties of medicines,including 283 western medicines,250 Chinese patent medicines and 60 exclusive varieties. There were total-ly 973 varieties of medicines in the 31 province(autonomous regions or municipalities),including 332 western medicines,630 Chi-nese patent medicines,11 ethnic medicines and 71 protected Chinese medicines. There was no big difference in the varieties be-tween the eastern and western areas,and less in the central areas. Guangxi province had the largest number of selected medicines (345 varieties) and Jiangxi province had the smallest (10 varieties). In all the varieties,Chinese medicines had a larger number than western medicines,and also better concentration. Ketotifen was the most frequent western medicine and Tongbianling capsule was the most frequent Chinese patent medicine,which appeared 30 and 29 times separately. The Provincial Low-cost Medicine Lists and the Essential Medicine Supplement Lists had a poor coincidence rate,and there was a moderate correlation between the varieties and the number of pharmaceutical manufacturers in the province(autonomous regions or municipalities). CONCLUSIONS:The adjustment of low-cost medicine lists should be combined with these in province(autonomous regions or municipalities) near-by,and notice the linkage with national essential medicine system to fundamentally ensure the clinical medication requirements of patients.
6.Analysis of 572 Cases of Drug-induced Liver Injury Induced by Anti-infective Agents
Man ZHU ; Daihong GUO ; Luwen SHI ; Sheng HAN ; Zhao REN ; Le CAI ; Chao FAN ; Chao CHEN ; Liang MA ; Yuanjie XU
China Pharmacy 2015;(26):3663-3666
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the condition and characteristics of drug-induced liver injury (DILI) of anti-infective agents and provide reference for the prevention and treatment of anti-infective agents related DILI. METHODS:Based on retrospective analysis,a total of 572 DILI reports of anti-infective agents were collected from PLA ADR monitoring center during 2009 to 2013, and then analyzed statistically in terms of patient’s age and gender,main diagonosis,categories of DILI-inducing drugs,type,route of administration,occurrence time,lab indicator,DILI types and clinical manifestations,the application of liver protective drugs,out-comes,etc. RESULTS:Among 572 DILI cases,there were 412 cases(72.03%)of male patients and 160 cases(27.97%)of female patients,and average age of the patients was(44.54±23.75)years old. ADRs were related to 57 kinds of anti-infective agents in 6 cat-egories. Rifampin was the most frequent in suspected drugs,followed by isoniazid,moxifloxacin,fluconazole,azithromycin,cefurox-ime, cefoperazone/sulbactam, levofloxacin, cefoxitin and voriconazole. Intravenous infusion was the main administration route (74.48%). The occurrence time of ADRs was mainly within two weeks (86.19%). Hepatocellular damage (93.33%) was the main type in 360 cases of ADR for evaluation of liver injury types. The majority of cases(82.17%)were cured or improved after drug with-drawal and symptomatic treatment. CONCLUSIONS:Cephalosporin,fluoroquinolones,antituberculosis and antifungal drugs might be the common agents which caused liver injury. Hepatocellular damage is the most frequent type. Most of patients have a favourable prognosis. Clinical medical staffs should strengthen the awareness of DILI caused by anti-infective agents and ehance the prevetion of it.
7.Analysis of Reliability and Validity of the Chinese Version Morisky Medication Adherence Scale-8 in Assessing Medication Compliance of the Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Fan WU ; Jinxia ZHAO ; Tiansheng WANG ; Hong SHAO ; Luwen SHI
China Pharmacy 2018;29(2):263-268
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the reliability and validity of the Chinese version Morisky Medication Adherence Scales-8 in assessing medication compliance of the patients with rheumatoid arthritis.METHODS:The Chinese version of MMAS-8 was used to evaluate the compliance of 200 rheumatoid arthritis patients who responded to the WeChat public issue from the public forum of China rheumatism.Item analysis,homogeneity test,reliability analysis,and validity analysis were all conducted.RESULTS:The eight items showed significant difference between the two extreme groups as head and tail 27% of the total score in Levene method F test (P<0.001).t test of variance inequality was adopted,with significant difference (P<0.001).Correlation coefficient between the 7 items and the total score was higher than 0.400,and the 8 items were significantly correlated with the total score (P<0.001).Internal consistency reliability coefficient Cronbach's α was 0.657,and standardized Cronbach's α was 0.662.For construct validity,KMO was 0.638,Bartlett's sphericity test was 246.278,factor analysis method was adopted to extract 3 common factors,and explainable total variance was 58.846%.Pearson correlation coefficient was 0.435 between MMAS-8 total score and MA-VAS score (P<0.001).CONCLUSIONS:Reliability and validity of the Chinese version MMAS-8 for the determination of medication compliance in patients with rheumatoid arthritis are good.
8.Risk factors for ovarian metastasis in endometrial carcinoma:a Meta analysis
Luwen ZHAO ; Aijun YU ; Yujuan ZHANG ; Xiaoli SONG ; Shufang MAO
Chongqing Medicine 2018;47(4):497-501,507
Objective To systematically evaluate the risk factors for ovarian metastasis of endometrial carcinoma(EC) to provide an evidence-based medicine basis for formulating the EC surgical mode and ovarian metastatic risk.Methods Studies about the risk factors for EC ovarian metastasis were retrieved by computer from the Pubmed,Embase,Cochrane Library,WanFang database,CNKI,China Biology Medicine(CBM) from Jan.1,1990 to Sep.1,2016.The quality evaluation of included literature was performed by using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale(NOS).Results A total of 13 studies were included,involving 6 140 EC patients,of whom 344 cases(5.60%) had ovarian metastasis.The Meta analysis results showed that a total of 9 factors had statistical significance,which were deep myometrial infiltration(OR =0.28,95 % CI:0.21-0.39),cervical involvement (OR =0.27,95 % CI:0.16-0.45),lymph node involvement (OR =0.21,95 % CI:0.15-0.27),fallopian tube involvement (OR =0.05,95 % CI:0.02-0.10),non-endometrioid adenocarcinoma(OR=0.32,95%CI:0.24-0.43),low differentiation(OR=0.39,95%CI:0.31-0.50),positive ascites cytologic detection(OR=0.14,95%CI:0.09-0.20),high serum CA125 level(OR=0.12,95%CI:0.08-0.19) and lymphovascular cancer embolus(OR =0.34,95 % CI:0.23-0.50),the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).But the age,lesion location,lesion diameter and estrogenic receptor level had no statistical difference(P>0.05).Conclusion Deep myometrial infiltration,cervical involvement,lymph node involvement,fallopian tube involvement,non-endometrioid adenocarcinoma,low differentiation and positive ascites cytologic detection,high CA125 level and lymphovascular cancer embolus are the risk factors for EC ovarian metastasis.
9.Effects of electroacupuncture combined with nerve mobilization on lower limb motor function and mRNA and protein expression of C3 botoxin substrate 1 after sciatic nerve injury
Yan WANG ; Zinan GUO ; Chuanfei DONG ; Luwen ZHU ; Bo LIU ; Huijie CHEN ; Bin ZHAO ; Fei PEI ; Chengcheng CHEN
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2019;41(2):139-145
Objective To investigate the effect of combining electroacupuncture with nerve mobilization to improve lower extremity motor function after sciatic nerve injury. And to document any changes in mRNA and protein expression of Ras-related C3 botoxin substrate 1. Methods 180 New Zealand rabbits were randomly divided into a normal control group, a model control group, an electroacupuncture group, a nerve mobilization group, and an elec-troacupuncture combined with nerve mobilization group, each of 36. Sciatic nerve injury was modelled using the clam-ping method in all except the normal control group. The control group had no intervention, while the nerve mobiliza-tion group, the electroacupuncture group and the combined group were treated with nerve mobilization, and/or elec-troacupuncture applied to the rabbit analogue of the jiaji acupoint. After 1, 2, and 4 weeks of treatment, toe reflex scores and modified Tarlov scores were used to assess any functional recovery. After 1, 2, and 4 weeks of treatment, 12 of the rabbits in each group were sacrificed and the sciatic nerve and the L4-L6 segments of the spinal cord were re-sected. The expression of Ras-related C3 botoxin substrate 1 mRNA and protein was detected using the polymerase chain reaction and western blotting. Results Sciatic nerve function and the expression of Ras-related C3 botoxin sub-strate 1 mRNA in the spinal cords and sciatic nerves of the three treatment groups were significantly higher than in the model control group at all three time points, but significantly lower than in the normal control group. The combined group′s results were significantly better than with electroacupuncture or nerve mobilization alone. After 1, 2, and 4 weeks of treatment, the average expression of Ras-related C3 botoxin substrate 1 protein in the spinal cords of the three treatment groups was significantly higher than the model control group′s average, but significantly lower than that of the normal control group at the same time point. After 1 week of treatment the average expression of Ras-related C3 botoxin substrate 1 protein in the spinal cords of the combined group was significantly higher than that in the group receiving electroacupuncture alone. After 2 and 4 weeks it was also significantly higher than the nerve mobilization group′s aver-age. After 1 week of treatment, the average expression of Ras-related C3 botoxin substrate 1 protein in the sciatic nerves of all three treatment groups was significantly lower than that of the control group. However, 1 and 3 weeks later the av-erage protein expression in the sciatic nerves was significantly higher than in the model control group, but significantly lower than in the normal control group at the same time points. The combined group′s average was then significantly higher than those of the groups receiving electroacupuncture or nerve mobilization alone at the same time point. Conclusion Nerve stimulation combined with electroacupuncture applied to the jiaji acupoint can promote the regener-ation of axons after sciatic nerve injury. The mechanism may be related to up-regulation of the Ras-related C3 botoxin substrate 1 gene and protein expression in the injured sciatic nerve and corresponding spinal cord segments.
10.Research overview of chemical constituents, pharmacological activity, and clinical application of Swertia patens Burk.
Sicheng HUANG ; Zhenlian ZHANG ; Haifeng CAO ; Qiong ZHAO ; Luwen WANG ; Anguo HOU
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2023;45(12):1604-1608
Swertia patens Burk. is a commonly used herbal medicine of the Yi nationality in Yunnan, China. It is widely used in the treatment of children with spastic abdominal pain, cholecystitis, and other diseases, mainly containing iridoid glycosides and ketone compounds. The highest and most significant pharmacological activity, with antispasmodic, analgesic, sedative, anti-inflammatory, liver-protecting, stomach-protecting, and other effects, is closely related to its effects of soothing the liver, clearing heat, and relieving stomach pain. As a very distinctive pediatric folk medicine, the related quality standards of Swertia patens Burk. have not been perfected, and the development of preparations is relatively lagging.