1.Clinical Observation on Treatment of Primary Trigeminal Neuralgia by Point Penetrating Injection plus Ear Pressing
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2007;5(4):221-223
To investigate the therapeutic effect of primary refractory trigeminal neuralgia. Methods: Twenty-eight cases of primary trigeminal neuralgia were treated by point penetrating injection plus ear pressing, controlled by 28 cases treated only by acupuncture.Results: The total effective rate was 96.43% in observation group and 78.57% in control group.There wasa significant difference in the total effective rate between the two groups (P<0.05).Results: Point penetrating injection plus ear pressing is the effective method in treating primary trigeminal neuralgia.
2.DNA methylation and asthma
International Journal of Pediatrics 2016;43(3):177-179
Bronchial asthma,a complex genetic disease,is influenced by environmental factors.As a connection of genetic susceptibility factors and environmental factors,the role of epigenetics in the pathogenesis of bronchial asthma is attracting more attention.DNA methylation,the most common form of epigenetic modifi-cations,can be influenced by the environment and dietary factors,thereby have an effect on the differentiation of CD4 +T lymphocyte,promoting the development of asthma.
3.Prevalence and its impacting factors of non-motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease
Jin ZHENG ; Shenggang SUN ; Xian QIAO
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2010;29(10):796-799
Objective To explore the incidence rate, total incidence numbers and possible impacting factors of non-motor symptoms (NMSs) in Parkinson's disease (PD). Methods The NMS questionnaire (NMS Quest) was used to investigate 131 out-patients diagnosed with PD, and the prevalence of each item, the total NMS numbers and their relationships with clinical features were assessed. Results All of the patients, who were distributed in every stage of PD, had NMSs and each case with 11 items on average. Autonomic symptoms such as nocturia and constipation were the most frequent ones. The patients over 65 versus less than 65 years old had a higher prevalence in a number of items such as olfactory disturbance, dysphagia and constipation. At the same time, the rigidity subtype patients had a higher prevalence in depression items than the tremor subtype ones.The total number of NMS was positively correlated with course of disease, age, UPDRS score and Hoehn & Yahr (H&Y) stage. Conclusions NMSs are common among PD patients. While the prevalence of each item may vary with different clinical features, the total number of NMS is increased with the severity of PD. More attention should be paid to the diagnosis and rational treatment of the NMSs.
4.Alterations in cross-sectional area of paraspinal muscle induce degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis
Kang ZHU ; Genwen SUN ; Peiliu QIAO
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2014;(9):1392-1397
BACKGROUND:Recently, the effects of lumbar facet joint morphology on the onset of degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis have been a discussion point. However, the discussion mainly concerned CT manifestations of joint angle and osteoarthritis. Studies have shown that the changes in cross-sectional area of paraspinal muscle were considered as the essential marker for the pathological diagnosis of degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis. However, previous studies limited the accuracy of the conclusion due to smal sample size, young age, and measurement.
OBJECTIVE:To observe changes in MRI images of bilateral paraspinal muscles after degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis.
METHODS:This study adopted the method of retrospective study, selected 80 cases of degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis as lumbar spondylolisthesis group, and 80 healthy persons as control group. Image J software was utilized to measure cross-sectional areas of bilateral erector spinae and psoas major muscle on the L 3-5 vertebral endplate levels using T2-weighted MRI in both groups. The ratio of relevant data was calculated.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Compared with the control group, the ratio of cross-sectional area of paraspinal muscle was increased on the same side and the same level in the lumbar spondylolisthesis group (P<0.05), and the mean value of cross-sectional area of bilateral psoas major muscle was decreased on the same level (P<0.05). No significant difference in the mean value of cross-sectional area of left and right erector spinae was detected on the same level (P>0.05). Results indicated that the changes in cross-sectional area of paraspinal muscle could induce degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis, and could be considered as a diagnostic standard for degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis.
5.Light-dark box as a model of state anxiety in Kunming mice: test-retest reliability and correlations between parameters
Shiguang SUN ; Mingqi QIAO ; Huiyun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2011;20(3):198-201
Objective To explore the test-retest reliability and correlations of the light-dark box (LDB).MethodsThe behavior of mice in LDB was recorded twice, for five minutes,with a one-week inter-trial interval.Following parameters were evaluated:latency time for the first entry into the dark area (Latence); percentage of time exploring in the light area ( Ltime% ); percentage of squares crossing in the light area ( Lcross% ); total number of squares crossing ( Cross ); percentage of rears in the light area ( Lrear% ); total number of rears (Rear); total score (Total); transitions between two areas (Transition); and number of fecal boli (Fbi). Subsequently,the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), the Kappa agreement coefficient (Kappa) and the Pearson correlation coefficient (Pearson) were calculated for these parameters. Results ①ICC for Lrear% ( ICC =0.5207, P<0.01 ) showed a fair reliability. ②Kappa for all parameters indicated a poor reliability. ③Pearson displayed weak negative correlations between Transition and Ltime% ( Pearson = - 0.4030, P < 0.05; Pearson =- 0. 1490, P> 0. 05 ), Lcross% ( Pearson = - 0. 4331, P > 0. 05; Pearson = - 0.1893, P > 0.05 ), Lrear% ( Pearson = - 0. 4485, P < 0. 05; Pearson = 0. 02845, P > 0. 05 ), however, fair positive correlations between Transition and Cross (Pearson =0. 8603, P<0.01; Pearson =0.6341, P<0. 01 ) ,Rear(Pearson =0.4271, P>0. 05;Pearson = 0. 7245, P < 0. 001 ). Conclusion Rear is found to be stable over time, and indicated a fair reliability.There is a weak negative correlation between Transition and Ltime%, Lcross%, Lrear%, but fair positive correlations between Transition and Cross, Rear.
6.Nneonatal and children′s radiation exposure
Yanyan SUN ; Zhongwei QIAO ; Laishuan WANG
International Journal of Pediatrics 2016;43(1):18-19,23
The most radiation exposure for children arises from the medical process, and due to their characteristics such as relatively immature,organ development,they are more sensitive to the radiation than a-dults,and have higher risk of radiation related diseases,so medical radiation exposure should not be ignored.
7.Treatment of Bell's Palsy by Acupuncture plus Microwave Therapy: A Report of 98 Cases
Guangwen QIAO ; Peihua SUN ; Le KUAI
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2003;1(4):49-50
Ninety-eight patients of facial paralysis were treated by acupuncture plus microwave irradiating the postauricle area and Ashi point. After 3 courses of treatment, 71 cases were cured, 26 cases got improvement and 1 case obtained no effect.
8.Analysis on the Monoamine Neurotransmitters in Hypothalamus of Rat Models of Liver-qi Stagnation Syndrome
Huiyun ZHANG ; Mingqi QIAO ; Li SUN
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 1993;0(02):-
Objective To study the mechanism of liver-qi stagnation syndrome of rat models. Methods The binding method was used to make rat models of liver-qi stagnation syndrome and the quantitative changes of hypothalamus norepinephrine (NE), epinephrine (E), dopamine (DA), and 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) before and after modeling were determined with reversed phase ion pair (RP-IP)-HPLC. Results The level of E, DA and 5-HT was remarkably increased (P
9.The Value of Multi-slice Spiral Computed Tomography in Diagnosing Gastric Cancer
Zhihong QIAO ; Haihui SUN ; Shenjiang LI
Journal of Chinese Physician 2000;0(11):-
Objective To investigate the value of multi-slice spiral computed tomography (MSCT) in diagnosing gastric cancer. Methods The MSCT signs of 48 gastric cancers proved histologically were evaluated retrospectively. Results The main CT signs included thickening of gastric wall and mass.The lesion showed marked enhancement in the arterial and portal venous phases, and 35 cases showed marked enhancement in the portal venous phase compared with the arterial phase. 12 cases had tumor invasion in the adjacent organs and lymph mode metastasis, and 11 cases had tumor distant metastasis. The accurate rate of enhancement staging was 87 5%. Conclusions MSCT enhancement scan can help us evaluate the lesion more perfectly, and also is helpful in diagnosing and staging of gastric cancer.
10.Diagnosis and treatment of testicular torsion (report of 17 cases)
Baomin QIAO ; Guang SUN ; Wencheng WANG
Chinese Journal of Urology 2001;0(09):-
Objective To study the diagnosis and treatment of acute testicular torsion. Methods 17 cases of testicular torsion treated from January 1995 to December 2000 were reviewed.The diagnosis and treatment were analysed. Results The diagnosis of testicular torsion in all the 17 cases was assessed on color Doppler ultrasonics.1 case was cured by manual detorsion,2 by surgical detorsion and orchidopexy,14 by orchiectomy and contralateral orchidopexy.The fertile ability of 4 cases over 18 years old was observed,3 being normal and 1 slightly below normal. Conclusions Color Doppler ultrasonics examination can serve as a chief adjuvant diagnostic method.All cases with a torsion more than 360? and longer than 24 h will have the ipsilateral testicular loss,whereas in case the torsion is less than 360? and less than 24 h have a chance to preserve the testis by surgical detorsion and orchidopexy.