Objective: To observe the clinical efficacy of heat-sensitive moxibustion for adjuvant treatment of depression in Parkinson disease and explore its mechanism. Methods: A total of 80 patients with Parkinson disease coupled with depression were randomized into an observation group and a control group, with 40 cases in each group. The control group was treated with levodopa and benserazide hydrochloride tablets and paroxetine tablets, while the observation group was treated with heat-sensitive moxibustion on the basis of the medications in the control group. The treatment course was 2 months. The Hamilton depression scale-17 (HAMD-17), unified Parkinson's disease rating scale (UPDRS) and Parkinson's disease quality of life questionnaire-39 (PDQ-39) were scored before and after the treatment, and the efficacy was evaluated after treatment. Levels of patients' serum dopamine (DA), 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) were detected before and after the treatment. Results: After treatment, the total effective rate of the observation group was higher than that of the control group (P<0.05). The HAMD-17 scores in the two groups decreased significantly after treatment (both P<0.05), and the score in the observation group was obviously lower than that in the control group (P<0.05). The component scores and total scores of UPDRS in both groups decreased significantly (all P<0.05), and the scores in the observation group were lower than those in the control group (all P<0.05). The score of PDQ-39 in the observation group decreased significantly (P<0.05), and was lower than that in the control group (P<0.05). After treatment, the serum DA and 5-HT levels in the observation group increased significantly (both P<0.05) and the TNF-α and IL-6 levels decreased significantly (both P<0.05), which were statistically different from those in the control group (all P<0.05). Conclusion: Heat-sensitive moxibustion has certain auxiliary effect in treating depression in Parkinson disease, significantly improving clinical symptoms and the quality of life, which may be related to the up-regulation of DA and 5-HT levels and down-regulation of TNF-α and IL-6 levels.

OBJECTIVETo summarize and analyze the compatibility laws for acupoint selection of acupuncture in treating diabetic gastroparasis (DGP) in modern literatures of clinical researches.

METHODSRetrieved were literatures related to treating DGP by acupuncture or acupuncture combined other therapies from PubMed, CNKI, and WF from 1982 to 2014. Analyzed were frequency of acupoint use, meridians selected acupoints belonged to, regions selected, association laws of selected compatible acupoints.

RESULTSRetrieved were 35 with compatibility frequencies more than 15 listed as follows: compatibility frequency of Zusanli (ST36) and Zhongwan (CV12) was 33 (94.29%); compatibility frequency of Zusanli (ST36) and Neiguan (PC6) was 23 (65.71%), compatibility frequency of Zhongwan (CV12) and Neiguan (PC6) was 22 (62.86%), compatibility frequency of Zusanli (ST36), Zhongwan (CV12), and Neiguan (PC6) was 22 (62.86%); compatibility frequency of Zusanli (ST36) and Sanyinjiao (SP6) was 16 (45.71%); compatibility frequency of Zhongwan (CV12) and Sanyinjiao (SP6) was 16 (45.71%); compatibility frequency of Zusanli (ST36), Zhongwan (CV12), and Sanyinjiao (SP6) was 15 (42.86%). Meridians selected acupoints belonged to were sequenced as Foot Yangming Stomach channel, Ren channel, Foot Taiyang Bladder channel, and so on. Acupoints selected were mainly in lower limbs, chest and abdomen, waist and back. The compatibility of Zusanli (ST36) and Zhongwan (CV12) was the most often used with the highest frequency.

CONCLUSIONSThe compatibility laws for acupoint selection of acupuncture in treating DGP were mainly dominated as upper-lower selection, three regions selection, local selection, anterior-posterior selection. The compatibility laws for acupoint selection of acupuncture along meridians were mainly dominated as the convergence points and exterior-interior meridian points.

Acupuncture Points ; Acupuncture Therapy ; Diabetes Complications ; drug therapy ; Diabetes Mellitus ; drug therapy ; Humans ; Meridians ; Stomach ; physiopathology ; Stomach Diseases ; drug therapy

Objective To study the effect of antiapoptosis factors PED/PEA-15 and XIAP on prostate cancer cells(PC-3)apoptosis.Methods The expressions of XIAP and PED/PEA-15 in prostate cancer cells(PC-3)were respectively assayed using the RT-PCR technique.XIAP and PED/ PEA-15 specific siRNA vectors were designed and constructed and then were transiently cotransfected into PC-3 cells under induction of liposome.The effects of siRNA vectors on PED/PEA-15 and XIAP transcription were assayed by RT-PCR technique,and the effect of XIAP and PED/PEA-15 on cancer cell apoptosis were determined by flow cytometry and microscope observation.Results PED/PEA- 15 and XIAP were both highly expressed in PC-3 cells.Enzyme digestion analysis and DNA sequencing confirmed that the PED/PEA-15 and XIAP-specific siRNA expression vectors were constructed successfully.The designed siRNA sequences of PED/PEA-15 and XIAP could specifically inhibit their transcription.The PC-3 cells which were cotransfected with PED/PEA-15 and XIAP- specific siRNA vectors were more sensitive to doxorubicin.The apoptosis rate of cotransfected cells was significantly increased.Conclusions PED/PEA-15 and XIAP might be involved in the development of prostate cancer.

OBJECTIVETo discuss arthroscopic technique of single Kirschner wire and suture avoiding epiphyseal line fixation for tibial intercondylar eminence fracture and its clinical results.

METHODSFrom May 2008 to December 2012, 21 patients (13 males, 8 females, ranging in age from 6 to 14 years old) with tibial intercondylar eminence fracture were treated arthroscopically with single Kirschner wire and suture avoiding epiphyseal line fixation technique. According to Meyers and McKeever classification, 7 patients were type II, 10 patients were type III, and 4 patients were type IV. Active rehabilitation began at one week after operation. The patients were followed up for 10 to 30 months. X-ray films were taken to evaluate fracture healing at 1, 3, 6 months after operation; range of motion, the anterior drawer test, the lachman test and the Lysholm knee score were used to evaluate clinical effects.

RESULTSAll fractures were healed without displacement at 6 weeks after operation. Anterior drawer test and the lachman test were both negative in all patients at 3 months after operation. Lysholm knee score was 95.5 ±2.5 at 6 months after operation, and postoperative X-ray film did not find epiphyseal line broadening or narrowing.

CONCLUSIONArthroscopic treatment for tibial eminence intercondylar fracture with single Kirschner wire and 8-shaped suture avoiding epiphyseal line fixation technique has many advantages, such as firm fixation,early mobilization, less invasive, less injury of physis and satisfactory effect.

Adolescent ; Arthroscopy ; Bone Wires ; Child ; Female ; Fracture Fixation, Internal ; Humans ; Male ; Sutures ; Tibial Fractures ; surgery

OBJECTIVETo assess the efficacy of tendons of minimally invasive therapy (TMIT) combined drug therapy by comparing it with treatment by drug therapy alone on patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA).

METHODSTotally 60 KOA patients were assigned to the treatment group and the control group according to random digit table, 30 in each group. Patients in the control group took Hydrochloric Acid Glucosamine Capsule and Celecoxib Capsule. Patients in the treatment group additionally received TMIT. The treatment course for all was 4 weeks. Scores for visual analogue scale (VAS) and the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities (WOMAC) Osteoarthritis Index were observed and recorded at week 1 and 4 after treatment by acupotomology mirror.

RESULTSCompared with before treatment, improvement was shown in VAS score, pain and stiffness degrees, activities and functions, and WOMAC scores at week 1 and 4 after treatment in all patients with statistical difference (P < 0.05). Besides, better effect was shown in the treatment group (P < 0.05).

CONCLUSIONSTMIT combined drug therapy could relieve KOA patients' pain, stiffness and joint activities, elevate the overall efficacy. TMIT was easily operated with less injury.

Celecoxib ; Drug Therapy, Combination ; methods ; Humans ; Knee Joint ; Osteoarthritis, Knee ; drug therapy ; Pain ; Pain Measurement ; Tendons ; Treatment Outcome

In handling crises in hospitals caused by natural disasters like earthquake, systemati cpractical measures of crisis management are needed, which include: early contact with top managements for support in counter disaster supplies, immediate organization of temporary first aid stations by hospital staff, logistic support by full time personnel to solve problems such as drugs and medical equipments as well as food and drinking water, and psychological consultation to patients and staff members.

Adult ; Bone Neoplasms ; diagnostic imaging ; therapy ; Combined Modality Therapy ; Curettage ; methods ; Embolization, Therapeutic ; methods ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Giant Cell Tumor of Bone ; diagnostic imaging ; therapy ; Humans ; Male ; Sacrum ; Time ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed ; Treatment Outcome ; Young Adult

Objective To explore the incidence,clinical status,risk factors and outcomes of invasive fungal infections(IFIs)after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (Allo-HSCT) in pediatric patients.Methods Forty-one Patients who were underwent Allo-HSCT were selected from 2005 to 2006. Of 41 patients, 24 were boys and 17 were girls,aged 2-13 years old. Twenty-six cases with ?-thalassemia, 1 case with adrenoleukodystrophy,and the left 14 cases with other hematologic disorders.Twenty patients underwent bone marrow transplantation,19 patients underwent peripheral blood stem cell transplantation,2 patients underwent bone marrow transplantation and cord blood transplantation.Fourteen patients received Allo-HSCT from HLA-matched sibling donors or HLA mis-matched parents, 27 patients received Allo-HSCT from unrelated donors. Based on different types of transplant, patients were conditioned with busulfan, cyclophosphamide and Anti-thymocyte immune globulin. Fludalabine, total body irration, thiotepa or melphalan was used additionly in some cases. Cyclosporine A and mycophnolate mofetil were used as prophylaxis of graft versus host disease (GVHD).Results IFIs was observed in 5 cases(5/41 cases,12.2%),this comprised cases of proven,probable and possible IFIs at rates of 2.4%,4.9%,4.9%.The time of IFIs was 9-120 d after transplantation,the majority of IFIs in 3/5 cases(60%)children occurred within the first month.The difference of IFIs between patients who recived high-dose corticosteroid and those with no or conventional-dose corticosteroid was significant(?2=8.201 P=0.004);Regarding conditioning regimens,the IFIs of patients who with Thiotepa (TT) was significanthy higher than that of compared with those without TT(?2=9.549 P=0.002).The total effective rate was 40%.The effective rates of the patients with confimed diagnosis,cli-nical diagnosis,and with recommended diagnosis respectively were 100%,0 and 50% respectively.Conclusions IFIs is an important complication after Allo-HSCT,and the high-dose corticosteroid therapy and conditioning regimens with TT are the risky factors for IFIs.Aspergillus is the main pathogen bacteria.

AIM: To observe the changes of MMP-9 expression in rabbit retina after laser irradiation at different thresholds of 577nm.METHODS: Twenty-six pigmentation rabbits were randomly divided into normal control group(n=2), conventional photocoagulation group (n=6) and subliminal micropulse laser photocoagulation group (n=18).The conventional photocoagulation group was treated with 577nm laser photocoagulation, subcutaneous micro-pulsed laser photocoagulation at a working loading rate of 9%, 12% and 15%, respectively.Eighteen rabbits were again divided into three subgroups according different powers of subthreshold working loading rate of 9%(n=6), 12%(n=6) and 15%(n=6) that undertook, respectively.The expression of MMP-9 on the retina of rabbit eyes was detected by immunohistochemistry.RESULTS: In the conventional photocoagulation group, the expression of MMP-9 in the RPE layer and the visual cell layer was strongly positive, which was significantly higher than that in the sub-micro pulse group(P<0.05).Less MMP-9 positive expression of RPE layer and visual cell layer in the working loading rate of 9% subgroup, and more MMP-9 positive expression of RPE layer and visual cell layer in the working loading rate of 12% subgroup;little expression was also noted in the nucleus of RPE and visual cell layer.Moderate MMP-9 positive expression of RPE layer and visual cell layer was observed in the working loading rate of 15% subgroup.There were no significant differences between the three subgroups (P>0.05).CONCLUSION: The 577nm subliminal micro-pulsed photocoagulation has high selectivity to retinal pigment epithelium at working load rate of 9%, 12% and 15%, and no damage to retinal nerve fiber layer, which is safer than conventional 577nm laser photocoagulation.

In order to investigate the effects of connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) antisense oligodeoxynucleotide (ODN) on plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) expression in renal tubular cells induced by transforming growth factor beta1 (TGF-beta1) and to explore the role of CTGF in the degradation of renal extracellular matrix (ECM), a human proximal tubular epithelial cell line (HKC) was cultured in vitro. Cationic lipid-mediated CTGF antisense ODN was transfected into HKC. After HKC were stimulated with TGF-beta1 (5 microg/L), the mRNA level of PAI-1 was detected by RT-PCR. Intracellular PAI-1 protein synthesis was assessed by flow cytometry. The secreted PAI-1 in the media was determined by Western blot. The results showed that TGF-beta1 could induce tubular CTGF and PAI-1 mRNA expression. The PAI-1 mRNA expression induced by TGF-beta1 was significantly inhibited by CTGF antisense ODN. CTGF antisense ODN also inhibited intracellular PAI-1 protein synthesis and lowered the levels of PAI-1 protein secreted into the media. It was concluded that CTGF might play a crucial role in the degradation of excessive ECM during tubulointerstitial fibrosis, and blocking the biological effect of CTGF may be a novel way in preventing renal fibrosis.