2.Experience of Professor LIU Zhe for Treating Essential Tremor with Acupuncture
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University 2017;41(2):162-164
[Objective]To study the clinical experience of Professor LIU Zhe treatment of essential tremor with acupuncture.[Methods]The paper states Professor LIU's understanding of treating essential tremor from the pathogenesis, acupuncture points and acupuncture manipulations, then summarizes the principle, regularity, and the features of acupuncture manipulations for Professor LIU treating essential tremor of different types of syndrome, so as to elaborate the clinical experience of Professor LIU. [Result] Professor LIU Zhe considers the age-dependent deficiency of qi and blood and insufficient liver and kidney syndrome to be a common one of essential tremor, as an experienced doctor, he distinguishes different types of syndrome from sign, tongue, pulse and so on. He places great emphasis on nourishing the bone marrow and tonifying liver and kidney. According to the symptoms select acupuncture points with the effects of nourishing the bone marrow and calming the liver to stop the wind, tonifying liver and kidney and supplementing qi and nourishing blood. Professor Liu sets a high value on selecting points of head and makes use of the point of Fengchi with unique acupuncture manipulations to relax cerebrovascular. In clinically, the curative effects are remarkable. [Conclusion]The unique method for treating essential tremor of Professor LIU gives some inspirations for clinic. It is worth of a deep study and spreading.
3.Clinical characters of pulmonary thromb-embolism in ≥70 elderly patients
Haimei QI ; Bing LIU ; Hu AI ;
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2000;0(04):-
Objective To explore the clinical characteristics and effects of thrombolytic and anti coagulation treatment in over 70 year old patients with pulmonary thromb embolism(PTE). Methods The clinical findings, diagnostic techniques, effects of thrombolytic therapy and anti coagulation in 58 over 70 year old patients with PTE were analyzed retrospectively. Results Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in lower limbs (74 1%) was the most common thrombolism prone factors in our study. Limitation of movement and long term stay in bed due to a variety of causes were in the next place. The clinical findings were atypical, associated with a false diagnostic ratio of 46 5% in elderly patients with PTE. Undefined causal and different degree of dyspnea along with sudden and persistent hypoxemia were the main characteristics. Spiral CT and radioactive nuclear ventilation perfusion scan were important methods for diagnosis of PTE with positive finding of 95 7% and 62 5%, respectively. The effective and cure rate of thrombolytic therapy combined with anti coagulation, anti coagulation and anti platelet therapy was 91 3%, 75 8%, 0 and 47 8%, 17 2%, 0, respectively. Conclusions The most common risk factors of PTE in the elderly was DVT and the long term stay in bed or stay without active moving. The clinical symptoms were not only atypical but also variable. Thrombolytic with anti coagulation therapy is safe and effective, but anti platelet coagulation alone is not benefit.
5.Influence of Oral Antigens on Expression of Costimulatory Molecules CD80/CD86 on Surface of M?
Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(Medical Science) 2006;0(12):-
Objective To study the influence of oral antigens on the expression of costimulatory molecules CD80/CD86 on the surface of M and to investigate the genesis of pregnancy immunological tolerance induced by oral antigens through CD80/CD86. Methods Mice of spontaneous abortion(CBA/J?DBA/2) were divided into two groups: immune group and non-immune group.Trophoblast membrane antigen-2(TMA2)or ovum albumin(OVA) was administered orally to the mice in the immune group.Mice of normal pregnancy(CBA/J?BALB/c) were served as controls.The number of CD80/CD86 M of spleen and mesenteric lymph node(MLN) were determined by double-label FCM method. Results In the MLN,CD80 M of non-immune group was increased significantly as compared with that of the control group(P
6.Efficacy and safety of early low-molecular-weight heparin sodium in prevention of posttraumatic venous thromboembolism
Shanmu AI ; Haifeng QI ; Huidan JING ; Qiong LIU ; Dongpo JIANG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2016;32(8):730-734
Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of early anticoagulation therapy using low-molecular-weight heparin sodium against venous thromboembolism (VTE) in traumatic patients.Methods A total of 120 severely traumatized patients were assigned to convention group (n =60) and anticoagulation group (n =60) according to the random number table.Patients in convention group were given physical therapy against VTE,while in anticoagulation group were given add-on low-molecularweight heparin sodium against VTE once the stopping of blood bleeding was achieved.Safety parameters were recorded including VTE incidence,blood loss indexes,hemorrhage-related complications,incidence of heparin-induced thrombopenia (HIT) and blood coagulation function indicators.Results Thirteen patients presented with VTE,with 10 patients (17%) in convention group versus 3 patients 5%) in anticoagulation group (P < 0.05).Blood loss index in convention group was 1.252 ± 1.033 versus 1.447 ± 1.196 in anticoagulation group;two patients (3%) developed gastrointestinal bleeding in convention group versus five patients (8%) in anticoagulation group;five patients (8%) had wound bleeding in convention group versus eight patients (13%) in anticoagulation group (all P > 0.05).HIT was not noted in anticoagulation group.At the endpoint of evaluation,no significant differences were noted between the two groups with regard to changes in prothrombin time (PT),activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) and D-dimers (P > 0.05);however,convention group versus anticoagulation group showed significant differences in international normalized ratio (INR) (0.97 ± 0.10 vs.1.03 ±0.17),fibrin (Fib) [(4.85-± 1.37) g/L vs.(4.01 ± 1.16) g/L] and platelet (PLT) [(317.68 ±141.71) ×109/Lvs.(422.20±178.16) ×109/L] (P<0.05).Conclusion Inthe earlystage of trauma,low-molecular-weight heparin anticoagulation therapy can significantly reduce the incidence of VTE without increasing the risk of bleeding.
7.Effect of P2X7R agonist BzATP on cell growth and apoptosis in non-small cell lung cancer A549 cells
Kanghua ZENG ; Qin RU ; Qi XIONG ; Yongxun AI
Journal of International Oncology 2016;43(5):321-325
Objective To investigate the expression of P2X7 receptor (P2X7R) and the effect of P2X7R agonist 2'-3'-O-(4-benzoyl-benzoyl) ethane adenosine triphosphate three amine salt (BzATP) on cell growth and apoptosis in non-small cell lung cancer A549 cells,and to explore the related mechanism.Methods The expression of P2X7R in A549 cells was detected by immunofluorescence.Cells were treated with different concentrations (150,300,600 μmol/L) of BzATP.Cells untreated with BzATP were used as control group.3-(4,5-dimethyl-2-thiazoly)-2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium bromide (MTF) assay and Hoest33342 staining were respectively used to detect cell viability and apoptosis.Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was uesd to detect the concentration of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) of cell culture supernatants.The expressions of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) p65,inhibitor of α of NF-κB (IκBα) and the phosphorylation of inhibitor of α of NF-κB (phospho-IκBα) were detected by Western blotting.Results P2X7R was expressed on the cell membrane of A549 cells.Survival rate of A549 cell was significantly decreased with the concentrations of BzATP at 300 and 600 μmol/L [(67.87 ± 8.98) %,(44.73 ± 6.92) %],compared with the control group (98.60 ± 1.44) %,the differences were statistically significant (t =4.481,P =0.027;t =3.920,P =0.038).BzATP promoted apoptosis,and increased the concentration of TNF-α of supernatant at 300 and 600 μmol/L [(57.35 ±6.41) pg/ml,(78.63 ± 11.33) pg/ml],compared with the control group (42.56 ±0.37) pg/ml,the differences were statistically significant (t =6.410,P =0.035;t =11.330,P =0.005).In addation,the expressions of NF-κB p65 and IκBα were respectively downregulated and upregulated by BzATP,while the expression of phospho-IκBα was not significantly altered.Conclusion P2X7R is expressed on A549 cell membrane.BzATP can inhibit cell proliferation and induce the apoptosis of A549 cells,and the mechanism of action may be related to promoting the release of TNF-α and inhibition of NF-κB pathway.
8.Health hazards of hexavalent chromium in drinking water
Yin ZHANG ; Danmei ZHANG ; Huizhong WU ; Ai QI ; Fenglian LIU
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2016;35(4):264-268
Objective To learn the exposure levels and health hazards of long-term exposure to hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) through drinking water in a west county,and to provide a scientific basis for making preventive measures.Methods Five water points were selected to test the Cr6+ concentration of drinking water in the county in 2015,data of 3 water points with water Cr6+ concentrations exceeded the standard (Cr6+ > 0.05 mg/L) were selected from 12 drinking water points in some west counties in the recent six years (2009-2014) as the exposed group,2water points that drinking water Cr6+ concentrations not exceeded the standard (Cr6+ ≤0.05 mg/L) in the county and adjacent to the exposed group were selected as the control group.Sixty villagers were selected as the investigation objects in each water point to conduct internal medicine,ears,nose,throat (ENT),dermatology and health examination,urinary chromium content,routine blood and urine test were done.Determination of hexavalent chromium concentration in drinking water was done according to The Drinking Water Standard Examination Method 1,5-diphenylcarbazide Spectrophotometry (GB/T 5750-2006);routine urine was tested using the 10 urine analyzer test;urinary chromium was tested using graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometer;routine blood five classification was tested using automatic blood analyzer;determination of drinking water hexavalent chromium concentration was done according to The Hygienic Standard for Drinking Water (GB 5749-2006).Higher than 0.05 mg/L was judged as exceeded the standard;physical examination was done according to The Diagnostic Criteria of Occupational Chromium Nasal Disease (GB Z12-2002) and The Diagnostic Standard of Occupational Contact Dermatitis (GB Z20-2002).Results There were 184 and 109 people in the exposed group and the control group,respectively.The average concentration of Cr6+ exceeding the standard ratio was 2.82-3.22 in drinking water,the nasal septum nucosa perforation,skin erythema edema,skin ulcers were 4.9% (9/184),4.3% (8/184) and 4.3% (8/184) in the exposed group,and the urinary chromium level (0.31 μg/L) in the exposed group was significantly higher than that of the control group (0.27 μg/L,Z =-4.078,P < 0.05).Routine blood test result of mean corpuscular haemaglobin (MCH) was (29.56 ± 2.07) pg,platelet counts (PLT) was (222.38 ± 47.53) × 109/L and plateletcrit (PCT) was (0.25 ± 0.05)% in the exposed group,it was all higher than those of the control group [(29.03 ±2.95) pg,(211.74 ±75.27)× 109/L,(0.24 ± 0.08)%,t =1,940,2.318,2.079,all P < 0.05];standard difference coefficient of variation of red blood cell distribution width (RDW-CV) was (13.14 ± 1.05)%,lymphocyte number (LYMPH) was (2.01 ± 0.64) × 109/L in the exposed group,it was all lower than those of the control group [(13.38 ±1.54)%,(2.21 ± 1.02) × 109/L,t =-1.989,-1.956,all P < 0.05].The positive rate of glycosuria,uric bravery red,and urine nitrite in routine urine test of exposed group was 17.39% (32/184),23.36% (43/184),7.61% (14/184);it was all higher than those of the control group [(8.25% (9/109),11.93% (13/109),0.91% (1/109),x2 =4.746,5.798,6.309,all P < 0.05].Conclusions Urine chromium accumulation has been found in populations long-term exposed to 2.82-3.22 times excessive Cr6+ through drinking water,which has affected the population's health to some extent.Therefore,it is necessary to speed up the local drinking water improvement project.
9.Research on carotid artery wall elasticity using echo-tracking in children
Yi AI ; Jianguang QI ; Junbao DU ; Wanzhen LI ; Yuli WANG
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2003;0(07):-
Objective To assess the wall elasticity of the common carotid artery using echo-tracking in healthy children and children with hyperlipidemia.Methods The study included 68 normal healthy children and 25 children with hyperlipidemia.All the subjects were 3-18 years old.They were divided into three groups according to ages 3-6 years old group,7-13 years old group and 14-18 years old group.Echo-tracking was used to measure the pressure-strain elastic modulus (E?),stiffness parameter(?)and arterial compliance (AC) of the common carotid artery.Results The average values of E? were different among the three age groups in normal healthy children (all P
10.Initial stress distribution of the maxillary anterior teeth, periodontal ligament and alveolar bone by different intruding loadings A three-dimensional finite element analysis
Hongfei LU ; Zhihui MAI ; Qi CHEN ; Yue CHEN ; Hong AI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2011;15(48):8964-8967
BACKGROUND: It is very important to explore an optimal loading force that can both allow effective intrusion and cause no damage to the teeth.OBJECTIVE: To investigate the optimal loading conditions, including loading force values and directions, in the intruding mechanics of maxillary anterior teeth.METHODS: A three-dimensional finite element model (3D FEM) of the maxillary anterior teeth was constructed to include the periodontal ligament (PDL), alveolar bone, and appliance (brackets and wire). The initial stress distribution and force of the maxillary anterior teeth were analyzed when the 3D FEM was loaded with different intruding force values and directions. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The optimal value of the intruding force for 6 anterior teeth fell within the range from 0.5 N to 1.0 N. The maximum stress was detected at the distal cervical level of the lateral incisor, and a relatively even distribution of initial stress was observed at 20° palatal deviation to the Y axis. The results suggest that using mini-screw implants at the labial region between the canine and lateral incisor and a combined 0.5-1.0 N intruding force with a distal force could be an optimal intrusion force system by which patients with normal occlusion could obtain a pure intrusion of anterior teeth.