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Objective To observe clinical therapeutic effect of treating insomnia by moxibustioning Balhui (DU20)and Sisbencong(EX-HN 1) . Methods 276 cases of insomnia were divided into treatment group and control group. The treatment group was treated by moxibustioning on Baihui (DU 20) and Sishencong(EX-HN 1); while the control group was treated by moxibutioning on Zusanli (ST 36). Evaluate the therapeutic effects and PSQI index of the two groups. Results Clinical symptoms got improvement in the both groups. The treatment group was better than the control group in terms of therapeutic effect of the (P＜0.05) and the improvement of PSQI (P＜0.01). Conclusion Moxibustioning on Baihui(DU 20)and Sishencong (EX-HN 1) has a good therapeutic effect for insomnia.

Objective To study the literatures distribution and research status of the elderly tuberculosis published in the Chinese Medical Association Journals (CMAJ) from 2004-2013 in order to provide literature methodological data for the tuberculosis research.Methods The literatures on the elderly tuberculosis published in 82 kinds of CMAJs from 2004-2013 were classified and analyzed.The publication year,distribution,content,author,institution and region of these literatures were analyzed.Results There were 66 articles about the elderly tuberculosis published in 20 kinds of the Chinese Medical Association Journals.These literatures were published mostly in 2011 (16 articles,24.2％),secondly in 2012 (13 articles,19.6％) and 2010 (7 articles,10.6％),which were published mostly in Chinese Journal of Geriatrics (15 articles,22.7％).The main contents included clinical diagnosis and treatment,epidemiological investigation and drug research.The most published form was treatise (55 articles,83.3 ％).Most of the articles involved in pulmonary tuberculosis (34 articles,51.6 ％).The provinces or cities in which the most articles were published were Beijing (28 articles,42.4％) and Shandong (6 articles,9.1％).There was significantly difference in the article number between 2004-2008 and 2009-2013 (P＜ 0.05).The epidemiology,drug resistance mechanism,influencing factors,clinical characteristics,diagnosis and treatment strategy of the elderly tuberculosis,especially diagnosis and treatment development were well discussed in these literatures.Conclusions The literatures of the elderly tuberculosis published in Chinese Medical Association Journals are insufficient in quantity,with number increases of articles significantly over the past 5 years.Projects supported by the foundation is less and discipline construction should be strengthened.The distributions of authors and the primary population of tuberculosis are different,and early diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis in the elderly are concerned especially.

ObjectiveTo understand the prevalence of urinary incontinence (UI) and its epidemiological characteristics in rural elderly people and to lay a scientific foundation for formulating the strategies oI prevention and treatment for UI. MethodsA cross-sectional study was carried out in two townships of Jixian County, Tianjin. People aged 60 years and over were selected with cluster sampling, and the prevalence of UI and its epidemiological characteristics were collected with a standardized structured questionnaire by face-to-face interview. ResultsPrevalence of UI was 33.4% among the people aged 60 years and over in two townships, and it was increased with ageing.The elderly women had a higher prevalence of UI than the elderly man (43.2% vs. 22.8%, P<0.0001). The prevalences of UI in groups of 60-, 65-, 70-, 75-, 80-, 85-95 years old were 28.6%,32.1%,34.1%,35.5%,47.8%and 30.0%, respectively, and increased with ageing (X2for trend=2.19,P=0.029). Mixed UI (MUI) was the most common in different types of UI, and the constitution ratios of stress UI (SUI), urge UI (UUI), MUI and other type of UI were 27.4%, 1.2%, 60.9%,10.5%, respectively. The prevalence of MUI was the highest among the four types of UI in each age group. In all age groups, the prevalences of SUI and UUI were the highest in 60～ age group, and the prevalence of MUI was the highest in 80 ～ 95 age group. ConclusionsPrevalence of UI is high among the elderly people in rural areas of Jixian County, Tianjin.

Objective To explore the relationship of chronic diseases and the history of gestation and delivery with urinary incontinence (UI) among elderly people of rural areas, so as to lay a scientific foundation for formulating strategies of prevention and treatment for UI. Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out in two towns of Jixian county, Tianjin. A total of 743 people aged 60 years and over were selected with cluster sampling, and all information were collected with a standardized structured questionnaire by face-to-face interview. The relationships of chronic diseases and the history of gestation and delivery with UI were analyzed with univariate analysis and multivariate Logistic regression method. Results Prevalence of UI was 33. 4% among the people aged 60 years and over in two towns of Jixian, and it was higher in females than in males (43. 2% vs. 22.8%, χ~2= 34.70, P<0.0001). Logistic regression analysis revealed that the chronic respiratory diseases, prostate disease, neurological diseases or motor system diseases were all associated with UI in men, and the elderly men who suffered from prostate disease and neurological diseases had the highest risk of UI (OR=11. 47, OR=11. 76). Constipation, chronic respiratory diseases, diabetes mellitus and motor system diseases were all associated with UI in women, and the elderly women with chronic respiratory diseases had the highest risk of UI (OR = 4. 84). Elderly women who had more gravidity (OR = 1. 03), more parity (OR= 1.02), perineal laceration (OR = 1.72) and wound infection (OR= 1. 65) during delivery had higher prevalence of UI. Conclusions Prevalence of UI is higher among the elderly people in rural areas of Jixian county, and several chronic diseases and gestation and delivery history in women are all associated with UI in the elderly. For the prevention of UI, the elderly should actively look for treating their chronic diseases and the medical workers should strengthen health education or health care for pregnant women.

ObjectiveTo explore the treatment and economic burden of urine incontinence (UI) in the rural elderly,and provide evidences for preventive intervention.MethodsA cluster sampling was carried out in 743 people (aged 60 years and over) from 5 villages dominated by Yanliu and Dafengshang health centers,Jixian County,Tianjin from 2007 to 2008.The information about general state of health,treatment and economic burden of disease were analyzed. Results The prevalence of UI was 33.4％ (248 cases) among the 743 elderly people.Only 12 patients (4.8％) with UI ever visited community health-care service centers or hospitals for diagnosis and treatment,among whom only 1 case visited hospital within 1 year,8 cases during 1 to 5 years,and 3 cases over 5 years.And the method of treatment was all drug therapy.Among 248 cases with UI,there were 227 cases (91.5％) without any treatment,9 cases (3.6％) buying medicines by themselves.The direct cost for treatment of UI was 80-12000 yuan RMB,including 2 cases below 100 yuan RMB,2 cases 100-1000 yuan RMB,7 cases 1001-5000 yuan RMB and 1 case over 10000 yuan RMB. Conclusions Prevalence of UI is high while hospital-visiting rate is very low,and the financial burden of disease is serious,thus intervention measures for UI should be taken for the elderly people in rural areas of Jixian County,Tianjin.

Objective To investigate the distribution of elderly metabolic syndrome(MS)and its components in the elderly population,and to analyze its correlation with the common chronic diseases in the elderly.Methods The general situation,history of diseases and health examination results were collected in 362 elderly with an average age of 79.2 years visiting Beijing Hospital.They were grouped into 3 groups of the young old age(65-74 years old),the middle old age(75-84 years old)and the older old age(85-98 years).The prevalence distribution of MS and its correlation with the common chronic diseases in the elderly were analyzed.Results MS prevalence in average was 28.4％ (103 cases)in the elderly population,with 18.6％ (67 cases) in the young old group,26.3％ (95 cases)in middle old group,and 33.7％ (122 cases)in older old group.The tendency was rising up with age increase,and the MS prevalence was higher in older old group than in other groups (x2 =8.57,P =0.03).Correlation was observed between genesis of MS and common geriatric chronic diseases.The prevalence differences in hypertension,prostatic hyperplasia,diabetes mellitus,and coronary heart disease were statistically significant higher in MS group than in non-MS group(P =0.02,0.01,0.02,0.03,respectively).Conclusions MS prevalence of elderly population is relatively high,and has significant correlation with other chronic diseases.We need to recognize the harm of MS,to conduct regular monitoring and management according to risk level,and practice patient educations to reduce MS negative effects on elderly life quality and health.

Objective To evaluate the diagnostic and therapeutic status of lower urinary tract symptoms(LUTS)/benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) (LUTS/BPH) in outpatient department for elderly patients, and to understand the patients' attitude and knowledge on the disease. Methods The investigation was conducted in 34 outpatient departments for elderly patients located in 11 cities from February to September 2008. The male patients who came to the clinic during the survey time were investigated whether they had LUTS /BPH history or not. Then some eligible patients were chosen to accept a more detailed questionnaire and BPH-related examinations. Results There were 31371 male patients who came to the clinic. 47.0% of them (14748 cases) had the history of LUTS / BPH, and 72.4 % (10678 cases) had medical or surgical treatments presently or previously, whereas 27.6% were untreated. The three most commonly performed examinations in clinical practice were urinalysis, prostate specific antigen (PSA) and transabdominal ultrasonography. In 3542 patients receiving medical investigation, 32.6% (1155 cases) were given 5a reductase inhibitor, and 35.0% (1239 cases) received a combination therapy of 5a reductase inhibitor plus a receptor blocker. 84.5 (1796 cases) and 79.0% (1678 cases) of all the patients were satisfied with the examinations and treatments respectively. Conclusions LUTS and BPH are common in outpatient department for elderly patients. There are discrepancies of examinations and medical treatments between real medical practice and international suggestion, and the patients' understanding of the disease should be improved