Objective To investigate the impact of Ruai-Kangfu decoction on the quality of life of the patients with breast cancer after operation.Methods A total of 107 patients with breast cancer who met the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into the control group (54 patients) and observation group (53 patients). The control group was treated with the radiotherapy and chemotherapy and symptomatic support treatment. The observation group was treated with the Ruai-Kangfu decoction on the basis of the control group. The 2 groups were treated for 12 months, followed up for 6 months. The European Organization for research and treatment of cancer life quality scale (quality of life questionnaire-core 30, QLQ-C30) and the living quality of breast cancer (quality of life questionnaire-breast table cancer module 23, QLQ-BR23) were used for assessing the quality oflife of the patients.Results After treatment, the scores of QLQ-C30 scale the body function (76.4 ± 16.6vs. 70.4 ± 16.4,t=-2.087), role functions (59.2 ± 12.8vs. 54.6 ± 12.8,t=-2.085), emotional function(77.2 ± 17.0 vs. 54.7 ± 12.8,t=-2.075), cognitive function (38.5 ± 14.7 vs. 34.3 ± 11.6t=2.104), social function(59.3 ± 12.4 vs. 54.6 ± 12.8,t=-2.105) and the overall health status (76.7 ± 19.7 vs. 65.5 ± 18.6,t=-2.152) in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group (P<0.05). The weary (40.9 ± 8.4 vs. 45.3 ± 9.6, t=2.149), nausea and vomiting (42.9 ± 8.8 vs. 44.9 ± 10.1,t=2.145), pain (36.9 ± 7.6 vs. 40.9 ± 8.7,t=2.143), dyspnea (44.8 ± 9.2 vs. 49.6 ± 10.6,t=2.148), insomnia (41.8 ± 8.6 vs. 46.3 ± 9.9,t=2.152), loss of appetite (35.0 ± 7.2 vs. 38.7 ± 8.2,t=2.113), constipation (15.9 ± 3.3 vs. 17.6 ± 3.8,t=2.057), diarrhea (15.2 ± 3.1 vs. 16.9 ± 3.6, t=2.092) scores in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group (P<0.05). The scores of QLQ-BR23 scale body type (74.7 ± 18.5 vs. 64.8 ± 15.4,t=-2.153), the function of sex (36.3 ± 9.0 vs. 42.8 ± 10.2,t=2.045), sexual fun (41.4 ± 10.2 vs. 48.9 ± 11.6,t=2.046), view of the future (67.6 ± 16.7 vs. 58.6 ± 14.0,t=-2.132), side effects (48.2 ± 10.4 vs. 55.2 ± 12.2,t=2.149), breast symptoms (39.6 ± 8.6 vs. 45.5 ± 10.2, t=2.127), arm symptoms (30.3 ± 6.6 vs. 34.8 ± 7.7,t=2.129), trouble from alopecia (36.1 ± 7.8 vs. 41.4 ± 9.1, t=2.113) in the observation group were significantly higher than the control group (P<0.05).Conclusions The Ruai-Kangfu decoction can adjust the mental status and improve the quality of life of patients with breast cancer after operation.

Female ; Humans ; Infant, Newborn ; Mandibulofacial Dysostosis

Adolescent ; Child ; Child, Preschool ; Female ; Humans ; Hypertension, Renal ; Infant ; Male ; Retrospective Studies

AIM: To investigate the difference of cognitive impairment and depression between age-related macular degeneration ( AMD ) group and the control group patients. ·METHODS: A prospective case-control study was performed from November 2014 to August 2016 in the hospital for AMD patients and sex-matched control group. The Mini-Mental State Examination ( MMSE) and the Geriatric Depression Scale ( GDS ) score of each patient were collected for statistical analyzing. ·RESULTS: There were total 84 cases ( 168 eyes ) included in the study. The difference of visual acuity between the two group was statistically significant ( F=8. 953, P=0. 004) by baseline data analyzing. There were no significant differences in MMSE scores between the two groups according to educational status ( P>0. 05 ) , while the prevalence of cognitive impairment in each group was statistically significant (x2 =4. 14, P=0. 042). The difference of GDS scores, prevalence of total and mild depression between two groups were both statistically significant (F=5. 852, P=0. 018; x2=6. 372, P=0. 012; x2 = 5. 674, P = 0. 017 ). However, there was no statistically significant difference in the prevalence of moderate to severe depression (x2=0. 672, P=0. 412). ·CONCLUSION: AMD patients have a higher prevalence of depression. Although MMSE score differences were not statistically significant in subgroup analysis by educational levels, AMD patients are more likely to have cognitive impairment overall.

Aim:To construct the short hairpin small interfering RNA(shRNA) eukaryotic expression vector specific to mouse lectin like oxidized low density lipoprotein receptor 1(LOX-1) gene and to observe its silencing effect on LOX-1 in RAW264.7 cells.Methods:(1)The pLOX-1-shRNA expression vector was constructed by gene recombination,Then transfected into the cultured RAW264.7 cells.At 48 h after Transfection,the expression of LOX-1 mRNA in RAW264.7 cells were determined by semi-quantitative RT-PCR,the expression of LOX-1 proteins examined by Western blot.(2) Oil Red O Dyeing experiment was used to show the cellular lipid droplets in lipid-loaded cells.The method of cholesterol oxidase analysis was performed to determine the content of cellular cholesterol.The ability of uptake Dil-ox-LDL in RAW264.7 cells was assayed by fluorescence microscopy.Results: pLOX-1-shRNA expression vector was successfully constructed.Transfection of pLOX-1-shRNA expression vector into RAW264.7 cells down regulaled the expression level of LOX-1 gene,as compared with the control group,transfection of the RAW264.7 cells with LOX 1-shRNA led to a remarkable reduction of the number macrophages transformed into foam cell,and could suppress the uptake of ox-LDL.Conclusion:The pLOX-1-shRNA expression vector can inhibit the expression of LOX 1 in RAW264.7 cells and the transformation of the macrophages into foam,which may he beneficial in searching new gene therapy of atherosclerosis.

PURPOSE: This study was designed to evaluate usefulness of intravenous digital subtraction angiography (IV-DSA) in detection of peripheral arterial obstructive disease(PAOD) and in follow-up of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty(PTA). MATERIALS AND METHODS: 35 Patients who had clinical symptoms and signs of compromised lower extremity perfusion, was screened with IV-DSA and then performed confirmative conventional angiography. We obtained sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of IV-DSA by comparing the findings of IV-DSA with those of conventional angiography. 21 patients who had been performed successful PTA, were foliowed-up with IV-DSA in 3, 6, 12months. We studied patency rate and factors that influenced restenosis. RESULTS: The sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of IV-DSA were 100%, 97%, 97% in lilac artery, 92%, 96%, 93% in femoropopliteal artery, 85%, 75%, 70% in proximal tibioperoneal artery retrospectively. IV-DSA follow up after PTA showed patency rate of 67% in first 3month, 67% in 2nd 3month, 60% in next 6month. Longer length and more irregular surface of the stenotic site, and higher incidence of run-off of vessel and of residual stenosis in the patients with restenosis were noted. CONCLUSION: High sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of IV-DSA in evaluating PAOD suggest that IV-DSA is useful in screening, planning therapy and following up after PTA.
Angiography ; Angiography, Digital Subtraction ; Arterial Occlusive Diseases* ; Arteries ; Constriction, Pathologic ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Incidence ; Lower Extremity ; Mass Screening ; Perfusion ; Retrospective Studies ; Sensitivity and Specificity

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Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of traditional Chinese medicine on internal and external treatment of acne.Methods 128 patients in Dermatology Department of Xiyuan Hospital CACMS from May 2012 to March 2013 were collected and randomly divided into Chinese medicine group and western medicine group.The patients of Chinese medicine group were divided into invasion of the Lung by Wind-Heat syndrome and damp-heat oflmg and stomach syndrome,respectively taking acne liquid 1 or 2 orally and using the herb mask once a week.The western medicine group took Roxithromycin Capsules orally and smeared 0.3％ Viaminate and Vitamin E Cream.The treatment period lasted for 6 weeks,and collected the photograph of the target lesion before and after research every 2 week and evaluated the efficacy.Result The total efficacy rate were 90.77％ (59/65) and 74.60％ (47/63) for Chinese medicine group and western medicine group respectively,with significant difference between them(x2=11.83,P＜0.05).The efficacy rates were 87.50％ and 93.94％ for invasion of the Lung by Wind-Heat syndrome and damp-heat of lung and stomach syndrome respectively,with no significant difference between them(x2=0.416,P＞0.05).The TCM symptom scores after treatment [Chinese medicine group (4.36 ± 2.45),western medicine group (8.62± 2.49)] had significant difference in two groups respectively compared with before treatment[Chinese medicine group(15.33±6.08),western medicine group(14.34±5.29),P＜0.05].The difference of TCM symptom scores after treatment between the two groups also had a significant difference (P＜0.05).The TCM symptom scores after treatment of invasion of the Lung by Wind-Heat syndrome group and damp-heat of lung and stomach syndrome group were (4.50±3.01) and (4.24±1.83),which had a significant difference compared with before treatment respectively[(15.37±7.03)and(15.29±5.13),P＜0.05].Conclusion The TCM internal and external treatment on acne could reduce the number of lesions and improve TCM symptom scores.The effect of treating invasion of the Lung by Wind-Heat syndrome and damp-heat of lung and stomach syndrome with TCM was almost equal.

Objective To study the application CT scans in Nuss procedure for pectus excavatum. Metlhods 648 children with pectus excavatum underwent Nuss procedure from July 2002 to September 2008 The preoperative CT scan was carried out for evaluation of the deformity degree and morphology classification of chest wall malformation, the deformity in relation with adjacent tissue and associated different disorder. Results Nuss procedure was successfully performed in all 648 patients. The preoperative CT scan showed medium deformity of the pectus excavatum in 73 cases ( 11.27% ) and severe deformity in 575 cases (88.73%). Morphologic classification of the pectus excavatum were symmetric type in 407cases (62.81% ) , eccentric type in 83( 12.81% ) ,and unbalanced type in 158( 24.38% ). 116 cases with pectus excavatum were associated with other different disorders, among them 55 cases ( 17.9% )were diagnosed by CT scan. 28 cases received stimultanously operation for their abnormalities. Conclusion CT scan is a useful tool for evaluation the deformity degree and morphology classification, direct the operation, reduce the complications and find other different disorders. It should be a routine examination before Nuss procedure.