1.Opportunities and Challenges of TCM Service Trades in China
Shengtian HOU ; Haixing WANG ; Mingqiang HOU
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2015;(9):1-3
TCM service trades grew rapidly and enjoyed optimistic future during the 12th five-year period, which was in good development trend. However, it is still in its primary stage of development and facing various challenges. This article argued that the development of TCM service trades will meet great opportunities, such as governmental policy encouragement, cooperation with other industries, the increasing acceptance of international market and the acceleration of internationalization of TCM. Meanwhile, there are also some difficulties - small industry scale and weak brand management, absence of legislation, lack of qualified professionals and various service trade barriers.
3.Prevention Action of Changtong Oral Liquid on Postoperative Intestinal Adhesions in Rabbits
China Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy 2005;0(07):-
Objective: To observe the Prevention Action of Changtong Oral Liquid (CTOL) on the postoperative intestinal adhesions in rabbits. Method: Thirty-six male New Zealand rabbits were randomly divided into six equal groups (n=6): Normal control (group 1); model control (group 2); Simo Decoction (group 3); and CTOL minimal, medium and maximal dosages (group 4,5,6). Except group 1, the other rabbits were created as intestinal adhesive models. Group 1 and group 2 were orally fed with distilled water (20ml/kg), and group 3 to 6 with Simo Decoction 10ml/kg and CTOL in doses of 2.15g/kg, 4.30g/kg and 8.60g/kg respectively. On day 3 after surgery, the blood samples were collected to determine the fibrinolytic activity, and on day 9 the adhesion was graded. Result: CTOL could evidently reduce the severity of postoperative adhesions and increase plasma tPA activity and inhibit plasma PAI-1 activity. Conclusion: CTOL could prevent postoperative intestinal adhesion formation.
4.Operative technique and curative effect of self-fixation intervertebral disc endoscopyon on lumbar intervertebral disc herniation
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2007;0(17):-
This summary is aimed to study the virtue,operative technique and curative effect for lumbar intervertebral disc herniation (LIDH) using self-fixation intervertebral disc endoscopy. A total of 520 LIDH patients accomplishing nucleotomy with self-fixation intervertebral disc endoscopy were adopted in the experiment,including 340 males and 180 females. Their courses of disease arranged from 4 months to 10 years (17.6 months average),and follow-ups for 4-12 months. The curative effect was evaluated according to uniform standard. The curative effects were excellent in 455 cases,good in 53 cases,poor in 10 case,and the better effect rate reached 98.2%. Dura mater laceration and cerebrospinal fluid leak happened in 3 cases,coccygeal nerve damage resulting in leg numbness appeared in 1 case. Those cases all received operations at the early stage,and there were no similar complication or infection presenting in intervertebral gap. Self-fixation intervertebral disc endoscopy has the characteristics of mini-invasion,handling facility and quick postoperative recovery,so as to be suitable for the treatment of single segmental LIDH. Additionally,it plays an impact on the cases with local spinal stenosis,osteophyma hyperplasia,lateral crypt constriction and nerve canal constriction.
5.Influence of statins on atherosclerosis through endothelial progenitor cells
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2007;0(20):-
BACKGROUND: Endothelium damage is the promoter of atherosclerosis, and endothelial progenitor cells as vascular endothelium precursor cells play an important role in endothelium repair and angiogenesis. The influence of statins on atherosclerosis through endothelial progenitor cells is the new research hot spot. OBJECTIVE: To summarize the research progress of statins through endothelial progenitor cells on atherosclerosis. RETRIEVAL STRATEGY: A computer-based search of Pubmed and Ovid database from January 2000 to December 2006, with the retrieval word of "endothelial progenitor cells, statins, atherosclerosis", and language was limited in English. Meanwhile CNKI and VIP database were retrieved from January 2000 to December 2006, the retrieval words were "endothelial progenitor cells, atherosclerosis, statins" in Chinese. Totally 62 articles were retrieved and checked primarily. Inclusive criteria: ①articles closely related to the influence of statins through endothelial progenitor cells on atherosclerosis;②articles published recently or in authorities journal were preferred in the same field. Exclusive criteria: repetitive research. LITERATURE EVALUATION: The mainly resource of documents is the influence of statins on atherosclerosis through endothelial progenitor cells. All 28 included documents were clinical or basic empirical studies, and 2 were reviews. DATA SYNTHESIS: Under physiological conditions, the integrity of the endothelial monolayer can be maintained by reproduction of adjacent cells. However, in conditions of oxidative stress damage, the integrity of the endothelium is prevented by progenitor cell homing.Statins mobilize endothelial progenitor cells to repair impaired endothelium and then postpone atherosclerotic progress. Statins mobilize endothelial progenitor cells through PI3K/Akt pathway and suppress endothelial progenitor cell apoptosis, leading to increase the number of endothelial progenitor cells in blood circulation, precipitate endothelial progenitor cells homing to myocardial ischemia site, promote new vascular generation, ameliorate blood supply of ischemia myocardium, and ameliorate the function of ventricular contraction. CONCLUSION: Through mobilizing endothelial progenitor cells, statins can increase the number of endothelial progenitor cells in blood circulation and suppress endothelial cells apoptosis, so as to postpone the progress of atherosclerosis, decrease the mortality rate of atherosclerosis patients, and improve their prognosis, which all indicate a wide research prospect.
6.Treatment of limb and spine fractures caused by road traffic injuries
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2002;0(02):-
Among all the road traffic injuries(RTI ),limb and spine fractures have a very high inci-dence.They can be caused by a variety of traumatogenic mechanisms,of whi ch crash is the most common.The distribution of types of fracture in RTI assumes a centrifugation-like p attern.Multiple fractures,homola teral limb injuries and violence-conducted in juries are common.The priority in RTI emergency is to treat serious concu rrent injuries and life-threatening comp lications.Only after the overall condition of the victim get stabilized can open injuries and fractures be treated ac tively.To treat victims of fracture s caused by RTI,especially those with a poor overall condition or an old age,appl ication of external fixation,espec ially a unilateral one,is a good consider-ation.And application of lockable i ntramedullary nailing to treat long tubular bone fractures has proved ve ry satisfactory.As for pelvis fractur es caused by RTI,external fixation c an be used initially while massive hemor-rhage resulted from the injury shoul d be treated vigorously.Internal fixation should be adopted as soon as th e vital signs get stabilized.To treat spine and spinal cord injuries,titanium a lloy is the first choice for fixation material.In most cases,anterior cervical fix ation and fusion with steel plate and screw is advisable for treatment of f ractures of cervical spine,while posterior i mmobilization with screw through pedicle of vertebra is usually suggested for treatment of fracture-dislocation of thoracolumbar vertebrae.
8.Evidence-based approach for the best level of transducer when continuous invasive arterial blood pressure monitoring
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2017;33(5):372-375
Objective To find the best level of transducer when continuous invasive arterial blood pressure monitoring using evidence-based approach. Methods Searched in three databases (Cochrane, PubMed,sinoMED), meanwhile the website of related academic societies,supplemented with Citation Index. Results There were 11 articles after selected. The majority of evidences (9 articles) suggested leveling with the heart, one suggested leveling with the catheter tip,and the other one regarded the matter as nothing important. Conclusions Transducer should be leveled to align the heart rather than the tip of arterial catheter when continuous invasive arterial blood pressure monitoring, but it doesn't matter which surface landmark of the heart. It was suggested that changing the level of transducer when changing the patient position or head of bed.
9.Epidemiological characteristics and disease control of meningitis in Xi′an
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2014;(9):713-717
Objective To analyze the epidemiological characteristics and disease control of epi-demic cerebrospinal meningitis (meningitis) in Xi′an in order to optimize the measurement for disease con-trol and prevention .Methods The reported cases , pathogen surveillance data and immunization coverage for meningitis were analyzed to evaluate the epidemic status , the number of healthy carriers and the disease control efficacy.Results The incidence of meningitis was 22.51/100 000 from 1951 to 1984 in Xi′an. Since the implementation of Expanded Immunity Program in 1984 , the incidence dropped significantly from the average incidence of 4.87/100 000 in 1980′s to 0.59/100 000 in 1990′s.The average incidence of men-ingitis was 0.095/100 000 from 2001 to 2011 and then showed a dramatic downtrend with no cases reported during 2012 to 2013 .Conclusion The analysis suggested that an expanded coverage of vaccine immuniza -tion and an enhanced disease surveillance system for meningitis should be used as the comprehensive meas -urements for the prevention and control of disease .
10.Observations on the Therapeutic Effect of Warm Needling Moxibustion on Peptic Ulcer
Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 2015;(11):1062-1063
Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of warm needling moxibustion in treating peptic ulcer.Methods Sixty patients with peptic ulcer were randomly allocated to treatment and control groups, 30 cases each. The treatment group received warm needling moxibustion and the control group took omeprazole and ranitidine. The clinical therapeutic effects were compared between the two groups after two months of treatment.Results The cure rate and the total efficacy rate were 53.3% and 93.3%, respectively, in the treatment group and 33.3% and 76.7%, respectively, in the control group; there were statistically significant differences between the two groups (P<0.05). The efficacy rates for symptoms (gastralgia, stomach fullness, belching and acid regurgitation, and nausea and vomiting) were 93.3%, 89.3%, 88.5% and 91.7%.Conclusion Warm needling moxibustion is an effective way to treat peptic ulcer.