Objective To explore the effects of three kinds of respiratory training methods on pulmonary function and quality of life in patients with thoracic cancer radiotherapy. Methods A total of 76 patients with thoracic cancer were divided into the control group (20 cases), the retracting-lip breathing group (19 cases), the blowing balloons group (18 cases), and the resisting respiratory exercise group (19 cases) by the draw method. Based on conventional health services, the retracting-lip breathing group, the blowing balloons group, and the resisting respiratory exercise group were given respiratory training (one month), whereas the control group only followed routine nursing care. The pulmonary function and quality of life were measured at the first and the thirtieth day of radiotherapy by electronic pulmometer and quality of life instruments for cancer patients-general module respectively. Results The indicators of pulmonary function at thirtieth day of patients in each group were lower than those at the first day, the intragroup differences were significantly (t=2.17-6.32, P<0.01), whereas no significantly different among intergroups (P>0.05). Scores of quality of life of the retracting-lip breathing group were (78.74±5.51) points, the blowing balloons group were (78.43 ± 7.41) points, the resisting respiratory exercise group were (79.11 ± 8.84) points, which were significantly increased than that of control group (73.01 ± 7.46) points(F=3.00, P < 0.05). Conclusions The pulmonary function of patients with thoracic cancer radiotherapy significantly reduces after radiotherapy. Three kinds of respiratory training show no effects on pulmonary function, but the quality of life of patients with thoracic cancer radiotherapy could be improved.

Objective To study the role of aminophylline in COPD patients undergoing abdominal surgery under general anesthesia.Methods A total of 60 COPD patients who received the upper abdominal surgery under general anesthesia were randomly assigned as regular treatment group (control,n=30) and aminophylline group (aminophylline,n=30).The aminophylline group was intravenously injected aminophylline (2mg/kg) after intubation,and the same volume of saline was injected for the control group.The respiratory mechanics,serum cytokines including tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),interleukin-8 (IL-8) and interleukin-10(IL-10),recovery time and adverse cardiovascular events were measured.Results The general conditions,including gender,age,weight,smoking status,lung function,GOLD standard,surgical site,operation time and anesthetic time had no statistically significant differences between the two groups.During general anesthesia,aminophylline decreased the peak airway pressure(15 minutes,t=9.220,P=0.047),the plate airway pressure(15 minutes,t=5.906,P=0.025) and the airway resistance(15 minutes,t=10.438,P=0.04).Aminophylline increased the respiratory compliance(15 minutes,t=-7.431,P=0.001).Aminophylline attenuated the increase of inflammatory cytokines,such as TNF-α(8 hours,t=6.374,P=0.000),IL-8(8 hours,t=7.716,P=0.000) and hsCRP(8 hours,t=6.665,P=0.000).Aminophylline shortened the time to spontaneous ventilation(t=3.439,P=0.001),opening eyes(t=3.516,P=0.001),limb movement(t=6.249,P=0.000) and extubation (t=3.159,P=0.003).Administration of aminophylline had no obvious adverse effects on blood pressure and heart rate.Conclusion Administration of aminophylline for COPD patients undergoing abdominal surgery under general anesthesia can improve respiratory mechanics,downregulate inflammatory cytokines,accelerate recovery after general anesthesia and possess no obvious adverse cardiovascular effects,which is worthy of popularization.

Colonoscopy has been accepted as the standard method for evaluation of colon and rectum,its success rate depends on the quality of bowel preparation. Aims:To evaluate the cleanliness and tolerance of fractionated dose versus single dose polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution( PEG-ES) bowel preparation regimens for colonoscopy. Methods:A total of 427 consecutive asymptomatic individuals undergoing colorectal cancer screening were enrolled and randomly assigned into 2 groups. Subjects in group A drank 1. 5 L PEG-ES on the eve and 4 hours before colonoscopy, respectively;subjects in group B received a single dose of 3 L PEG-ES 5 hours before colonoscopy. Score and degree of Boston bowel preparation scale(BBPS)and PEG-ES related adverse effects of the two groups were assessed and compared. Results:There were no significant differences in gender,age and cecal insertion rate between group A and group B(P ﹥ 0. 05). Score of BBPS was significantly higher in group A than in group B(P ﹤0. 01). Both regimens met the requirement of conventional colonoscopy,however,the cleanliness of colon was graded as excellent in more subjects of group A( P ﹤ 0. 01),and less subjects of group A complained PEG-ES related nausea(P ﹤0. 05). Logistic regression analysis revealed that the PEG-ES drinking pattern was associated with cleanliness of colon and occurrence of nausea( P ﹤ 0. 05). Conclusions:Fractionated dose PEG-ES regimen provides a better colonic cleansing quality and tolerance for bowel preparation of colonoscopy,which is superior to that of single dose regimen.

It is important to detect and prevent Alzheimer disease (AD) at its early stage. Constituting the early stage sign of AD, amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) has drawn much attention. Studies have shown that donepezil could reduce the AD assessment scale-cognitive subscale (ADAS-Cog) score in MCI patients and improve the patient's attention and speed of response; however, it also has many side effects. Therefore, the authors aim to explore the effects of Chinese herbal medicine for treating aMCI.

To examine the effect of Gankang Suppository on duck hepatitis B virus (DHBV), the serum biochemistry and hepatic histology in an animal model of DHBV infection, a model of DHBV infection was established by infecting 1-day-old Yingtaogu ducklings with DHBV-positive serum. The successful model was confirmed by PCR assay and 48 ducklings infected with DHBV were randomly divided into 3 groups: a Gankang Suppository treatment group, an acyclovir (ACV) group and a DHBV model group (control), with each group having 16 animals. All the animals were given the medicines for 4 weeks in a row. The serum of the animals was taken 14 and 28 days after the medication and 7 days after drug discontinuation. Real-time PCR was performed to detect the copy numbers of DHBV DNA in the serum. ALT and AST were dynamically monitored. The ducklings were sacrificed on the 7th day after the discontinuation of the treatment and livers were harvested and examined for inflammation and degeneration of liver cells by using HE staining. The results showed that on day 14, 28 after the treatment and day 7 after the withdrawal, the logarithmic values (log) of DHBV DNA copy numbers in ducklings of Gankang Suppository treatment group were significantly lower than that before the treatment (P=0.0092, P=0.0070, P=0.0080, respectively). Compared with DHBV model control group, the ALT level was significantly decreased (P=0.0020, P=0.0019, respectively) on day 28 after the treatment and on day 7 after the withdrawal. The AST level was also reduced on day 14 after the treatment (P=0.0298). Compared with the ACV control group, the level of ALT was lower on day 7 after the withdrawal (P=0.0016). Histologically, the hepatocyte swelling, vacuolous degeneration and acidophilic degeneration in Gankang Suppository treatment group were alleviated 7 days after the withdrawal as compared with model control group (P=0.0282, P=0.0084, P=0.0195, respectively). It is concluded that Gankang Suppository can effectively suppress DHBV replication, reduce the levels of serum ALT and AST and improve hepatic histology.

Objective To investigate the effect of oxcarbazepine(OXC) and sodium valproate(VPA) on electroencephalogram(EEG) and peripheral blood levels of homocysteine(Hcy) and asymmetric dimethylarginine(ADMA) in adult patients with partial epilepsy.Methods From May.2014 to May.2015,a total of 100 patients with partial epilepsy were enrolled and randomly divided into treatment group(treated with OXC) and control group(treated with VPA),with 50 cases in each group.After treatment,changes of EEG indices,Hcy,ADMA,cognitive function and adverse reaction were analyzed.Results Before treatment,there was no significant difference of EEG indices between the two groups(P>0.05).After treatment,the incidence rates of α wave decreasing more than 0.5 Hz,increasing of θ wave and increasing of δ wave were significantly different(P< 0.05).Before treatment,there was no significant difference of serum Hcy and ADMA levels between the two groups(P>0.05).After treatment,serum Hcy and ADMA levels were both significantly increased(P<0.05).Before treatment,Mini-mental State Examination(MMSE) scores of the two groups were without significant difference(P>0.05).After treatment,MMSE score of treatment group was higher than that of control group(P<0.05).In treatment group,there were 1 case of skin rash and 2 cases of gastrointestinal discomfort,which were self-improved.In control group,there were 3 cases of dizziness,5 cases of skin rash and 1 case of gastrointestinal discomfort,which were self-improved.Conclusion The effects of OXC and VAP on peripheral blood levels of Hcy and ADMA could be similar,and compared with VAP,OXC could significantly improve cognitive function in patients with epilepsy.

Objective To investigate and compare the clinical efficacies of acupuncture at myofascial trigger points and extracorporeal shock wave and their effects on the quality of life in patients with myofascial pain syndrome. Method Seventy-eight patients with myofascial pain syndrome were allocated, using a random number table, to acupuncture and shock wave groups, 39 cases each. The two groups received acupuncture at myofascial trigger points and extracorporeal shock wave, respectively. The clinical therapeutic effects were compared between the two groups of patients after 20 consecutive days of treatment. The quality of life score was recorded in the two groups of patients before and after one month of treatment. Result The VAS score (1.57±0.83), the PRI score (1.87±1.06) and the PPI score (0.94±0.72) in the acupuncture group were lower than the VAS score (2.16±0.95),the PRI score (2.68±1.14) and the PPI score (1.53±0.81) in the shock wave group. All had a statistically significant difference (P<0.05). The VAS score, the PRI score and the PPI score decreased significantly in the two groups of patients after treatment compared with before. Eight scaled scores: physical functioning, physical role functioning, bodily pain, social role functioning, vitality, general health perceptions, emotional role functioning and mental health increased significantly in the two groups of patients after treatment compared with before (P<0.05) and increased more in the acupuncture group (P<0.05). The marked efficacy rate was 84.6% in the acupuncture group, which was significantly higher than 61.5% in the shock wave group (P<0.05). Conclusion Both acupuncture and extracorporeal shock wave therapy have a marked clinical effect on myofascial pain syndrome. It can further improve the quality of life in the patients.

To investigate the correlation between cognitive function and the Chinese medicine syndrome characteristics of vascular cognitive impairment (VCI).

Objective To explore the diagnosis and treatment of iatrogenic bile duct injury during choledochocystectomy. Methods Clinical data of 24 cases of iatrogenic bile duct injury were analyzed retrospectively from 2005 to 2009. Results Eight patients underwent early repair of bile duct within 4 days after the injury. 14 patients with later recognized bile duct injury underwent selective operations, and two patients were discharged after their jaundice were relieved without any surgical treatment. Supporting T tubes were left in place in 22 patients for 8 to 14 months after operations, without any biliary obstruction found after one year and six months to five year follow-up. Conclusions Early bile duct injury within 4 days was easily treated, but later bile duct injury should have selective operation. The patients with jaundice could be diagnosed with PTCD and ERCP to observe the bile duct injury. During operation membrane-to-membrane wide hepatojejunostomy helps prevent later anastomotic stenosis. The left in drainage tube in anastomotic stoma for more than 8 months improves success rate in the process of injuried bile duct repair.

ObjectiveTo investigate the characteristics,treatment and prognosis of solid pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas(SPTP)in the minor. MethodsCombining minor SPTP cases in literatures and 4 cases, analyzed the clinical and pathological features, and the relationship with sex hormone receptors, the growth and development,treatment and prognosis.ResultsThe clinical manifestations of SPTP in minor were same as adults, but the minors showed significant growth retardation which can be reversed after the tumor surgical removal, like 4 patients all showed secondary sex characteristics of retardation in the group. The protocol of surgical treatment was to ensure complete removal of the tumor and keep the healthy organs as much as possible which reduced the impact to the postoperative growth and development.The premise of operation therapy in the 4 cases was minimization of operation trauma. Minor SPTP prognosis had not been determined. ConclusionThe diagnosis and treatment of minor SPTP should be fully taken into account the characteristics of the minor to ensure that patients can continue long-term growth and development and the quality of life.