1.Jiangtang decoction in combination with insulin in the treatmnet of type 1 diabetes mellitus in children
Qian LI ; Yi CHAI ; Yuping LENG ; Yidong SHEN
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2015;(3):217-219
Objective To investigate the efficacy of the combination ofJiangtang decoction and insulin in the treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus in children.Methods A total of 43 children with type 1 diabetes mellitus were enrolled and randomly allocated to either a insulin group (control group) and a insulin plusJiangtang decoction group (treatment group) using the table of random digits, with 23 patients in the control group and 20 in the treatment group. The patients in the control group were treated with insulin, and those in the treatment group were administrated withJiangtangdecoction on the basis of the treatment in the control group for 2 months. Body mass index (BMI), fasting plasma glucose (FPG), postprandial blood glucose (PBG) and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) were measured.Results The levels of FPG, PBG and HbA1c were significantly decreased in the treatment group (twere 3.376, 54.493, and 2.798, respectively; allP<0.01), and the PBG level was significantly decreased in the control group (t=29.714,P=0.000). The levels of FPG, PBG and HbA1c in the treatment group were significantly lower than those in the control group (twere 2.715, 2.191 and 5.627, respectively;P<0.05 orP<0.01). There was no difference in BMI between the treatment group and the control group (t=0.159,P=0.874). The proportion of patients with HbA1c <7.5% in the treatment group (60.0%, 12/20) was higher than that in the control group (26.1%, 6/23;χ2=5.055,P=0.025).Conclusion Combination ofJiangtang decoction and insulin can decrease the level of FPG, PBG and HbAlc, and its therapeutic effect is superior to insulin alone for type 1 diabetes in children.
2.A comparative analysis on differences in school students health between urban and suburban areas in Beijing
Bing DU ; Wenhong QIAN ; Yuping BAI ; Lang YAO ; Bailin WU
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2008;2(1):23-26
Objective To explore whether differences in high school student health exist between urban and suburban areas in Beijing.Metheds To make comparative analysis on the related data collected from the physical examinations conducted in the 19 districts in Beijing for senior high school admission and college admission in 2007.Results Differences in student health(including height,weight,eyesight)exist between urban and suburban areas in Beijing.There is significant difference in eyesight(t=2.321,P=0.033)between urban and suburban junior school graduates in Beijing.There are significant difierences in height(t=2.617,P=0.018)and the incidence of overweight(t=4.650,P=0.000)between urban and suburban boys junior school graduates.There is significant difference in height(t=3.792,P=0.001)between girls.Conclusions The health condition of high school students is being affected by the overloaded study tasks and unhealthy lifestyle.which needs to be intervened.
3.Prediction and prevention of stroke-associated pneumonia
Qian LI ; Yuping LENG ; Yidong SHEN ; Man ZHAO ; Yi CHAI
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2015;23(1):71-74
Pneumonia is one of the most common medical complications after stroke.Stroke-associated pneumonia (SAP) can not only increase the length of hospital stay and medical cost of patients,but also an important risk factor for mortality and morbidity in patients with stroke.All these indicate that the importance of prediction and prevention of SAP.This article reviews the advances in research on the prediction and prevention of SAP.
4.Metabolomic study of the action mechanism of nourishing blood effect of fo-shou-san on blood deficiency mice.
Weixia LI ; Meiyan HUANG ; Yuping TANG ; Jianming GUO ; Erxin SHANG ; Linyan WANG ; Dawei QIAN ; Jinao DUAN
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2013;48(8):1301-6
The metabolic effect of Fo-Shou-San on blood deficiency mice was studied by using metabolomic method. UPLC-QTOF/MS was used to analyze the plasma metabolome in blood deficiency mice. MS data were processed by MarkerLynx software. With multivariate statistical analysis of plasma metabolite profiles, a clear separation among control, blood deficiency model, and Fo-Shou-San groups was achieved. Potential biomarkers were selected according to the parameters of variable importance in the projection (VIP) and identified according to MS information and database retrieval. The metabolic network of blood deficiency was predicted via MetPA database. Twenty-two potential biomarkers were identified and used to explain the thiamine metabolism, arachidonic acid metabolism, sphingolipid metabolism, glyoxylate and dicarboxylate metabolism, histidine metabolism, nicotinate and nicotinamide metabolism, cysteine and methionine metabolism, tryptophan metabolism, starch and sucrose metabolism, tyrosine metabolism and citrate cycle (TCA cycle). Those metabolic pathways were disturbed in blood deficiency mice, but which could be regulated nearly to normal state after Fo-Shou-San administration. In this study, the metabolomics of blood deficiency mice and the action mechanism of nourishing blood effect of Fo-Shou-San were evaluated. The physiological and metabolic state of the organism could be represented comprehensively by using metabolomics. And metabolomics can be used to evaluate the pharmacodynamics and related mechanisms of Chinese medicine and formulae.
5.Multiple primary colorectal carcinoma
Yong LIU ; Dechuan LI ; Jun QIAN ; Haixing JU ; Haiyang FENG ; Yuping ZHU
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2009;24(9):701-704
Objective To investigate the diagnosis and surgical therapy of multiple primary colorectal carcinoma. Methods From 1998 to 2007, 47 patients with synchronous multiple primary colorectal carcinoma and 20 cases with metachronous carcinoma were treated in our hospital. Results In these 67 cases of multiple primary colorectal carcinoma, synchronous carcinoma (SC) accounted for 70% (47 cases) including 37 rectal cancer with a total of 95 larger bowel cancer lesions. There were 6 cases with Dukes A stage, 22 cases with Dukes B stage, 15 cases with Dukes C stage and 4 cases with Dukes D stage. In this whole group there were 20 cases with lymph node metastasis, 21 cases with adenoma and multiple polyps in SC. Three cases received total coloectomy, 10 cases did subtotal coloectomy, 34 cases were treated by radical resection and intestine segment resection. In 20 metachronous carcinoma cases, there were 31 colon cancer(70%) with a total of 44 intestinal cancer lesions. Altogether, there were 17 cases with two tumors, 2 cases with three tumors, one case with four tumors. The duration between the first and the last carcinoma was from 7 months to 19 years, including less than two years in 7 cases, from two to five years in 5 cases, and more than five years in 8 cases. In all 20 MC cases the first (primary) carcinoma received radical resection, while radical resection was performed for the secondary carcinoma in 14 cases and for the third carcinoma in 2 cases. In the SC and the primary carcinoma of MC patients who received radical resection, the 5-year survival rates were 74% and 78% respectively. Conclusion In cases of colonic carcinoma we shouldn't be satisfied with the diagnosis of single colon tumor before a thorough screening of the whole colon was made. In radical resection surgery for SC or MC cases an attempt to preserve enough residual intestinal tract should be made in order to improve the life quality of post-operative patients.
6.The effects of Xuebijing injection on the expressions of transcription factors T-bet and GATA-3 of the rats after cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Hourong ZHOU ; Qian ZHANG ; Yuping REN ; Haijian LIU ; Jiaorong YANG ; Xia ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2010;19(7):694-697
Objective To investigate the effects of Xuebijing injection on the transcription factors GATA-3 and T-bet of rats after cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Method The rat models of CPR was made by using asphyxia method. Thirty SD rats were randomly (random number) divided into three groups at random: sham operation rats (B group), conventional CPR rats (C group) and Xuebijing (4 mL/kg) treated rats (D group). The levels of serum IL-12, IL-4, TNF-α and IFN-γ were measured by using ELISA. The expressions of T-bet and GATA-3 mRNA in serum were detected by RT-PCR. The analysis of variance was used to compare the means of different groups including t-test and Wilcoxon test. Results Compared with group B, the levels of serum IL-12, TNF-α and IFN-γ in group C and group D were significantly elevated after CPR for 6 hours (P<0.01). In group C, the expression of GATA-3 mRNA and GATA-3/T-bet decreased (both P < 0.05), while the expression of T-bet mRNA increased (P<0.01) after CPR for 6 hours. In group D, the expressions of GATA-3 mRNA and T-bet mRNA as well as GATA-3/T-bet increased after CPR for 6 hours. The levels of IL-12, IFN-γ and TNF-α in group D were lower than those in groupC (P<0.01). Compared with group C, the expression of GATA-3 mRNA and GATA-3/T-bet were significantly elevated and the expression of T-bet mRNA decreased in group D. ConclusionsThe transcription factors GATA-3 and T-bet may fail to get balance after CPR. The Xiebijing injectio can modulate the balance between GATA-3 and T-bet, and the levels of IL-12,IFN-γ and TNF-α.
7.Relationship of gastrointestinal bleeding with neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio in adult patients with Henoch-Sch(o)nlein purpura
Qian WANG ; Yuping LIU ; Ping SHUAI ; Wei LIU ; Lixia ZHANG ; Xiling DUAN
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2016;49(9):641-644
Objective To explore the relationship of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) with gastrointestinal bleeding in adult patients with Henoch-Sch(o)nlein purpura (HSP).Methods Laboratory data including routine blood test results,C-reactive protein (CRP) levels and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) were collected from 115 adult patients with HSP and 100 healthy controls,and retrospectively analyzed.NLR and PLR were calculated and compared.Logistic regression analysis was used to determine variables associated with gastrointestinal bleeding in adult patients with HSP,and the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was drawn to estimate the predictive efficacy of these variables.Results NLR and PLR were both significantly higher in adult patients with HSP than in healthy controls (both P < 0.05),and NLR,PLR and CRP levels were all significantly higher in adult HSP patients with gastrointestinal bleeding than in those without (all P < 0.05).Logistic regression analysis showed that NLR was an independent risk factor for gastrointestinal bleeding in adult HSP patients (P < 0.05).The ROC curve revealed that the optimal cut-off point of NLR for predicting gastrointestinal bleeding was 3.24 in adult patients with HSP,with the sensitivity and specificity being 85.1% and 71.3% respectively.Conclusions Both NLR and PLR evidently increase in adult patients with HSP,especially in those with gastrointestinal bleeding.NLR is a potential predictor for gastrointestinal bleeding in adult patients with HSP.
8.Research on the rules of Traditional Chinese Medicine prescriptions of depression based on Ancient and Modern Medical Records Cloud Platform
Jiahao MO ; Haorui LIANG ; Hongbin XU ; Yanfen HUANG ; Zhixuan REN ; Yuping YE ; Qian WU ; Fuping XU
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2021;43(5):492-497
Objective:To explore the relationship between drug evidence and core prescription for depression.Methods:We retrieved literature of TCM for depression from CNKI, VIP and Wangfang databases to November 2019, 30th as well as there cords from Ancient and Modern Medical Records Cloud Platform (V 1.5). The Excel 2010 was used to establish the standardized database of medical records. After the standardization of medicines, Ancient and Modern Medical Records Cloud Platform (V1.5) statistics methodswere used for association rules analysis, complex networks, and analysis of drugs’ frequency, medical characteristics, core prescription drugs.Results:A total of 632 effective prescriptions were included, involving a total of 527 drugs. The results of frequency of herbs showed that 23 kinds of high-frequency herbs were obtained. Bupleuri Radix was the most frequently used medicine. Most herbs are warm or flat, with pungent, sweet and bitter in taste, belonging to the lung, liver, heart and spleen meridians. A total of 25 drug-pair association and 13 TCM association were obtained by association rule analysis. Conclusions:TCM treatment for depression is mainly based on soothing the liver and regulating qi, clearing the heart and calming the nerves. Bupleuri Radix, Curcumae Radix, Paeoniae Radix Alba, Chuanxiong Rhizoma, Ziziphi Spinosae Semen are the basic prescriptions. Angelicae Sinensis Radix, Ophiopogonis Radix, Albiziae Cortex, Polygalae Radix, Poria are used as reference.
9.Fluvastatin attenuates the down-regulation of β1 integrin expression in PAN-treated podocytes by inhibiting ROS
Jia LIU ; Changying XING ; Yuping CHAI ; Yaguang XU ; Xiufen ZHAO ; Jun QIAN ; Bin SUN ; Xiaoyun WANG
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2012;(11):829-834
Objective To investigate the effect of fluvastatin (FLV) on the expression of β1 integrin in puromycin aminonucleoside (PAN)-treated podocytes and its mechanism.Methods Cultured human podocytes were divided into PAN,different concentrations of fluvastatin (1 × 10-8 to 1 × 10-5 mol/L),SOD,H2O21 groups respectively.Expressions of β1 integrin and reactive oxygen species (ROS) in podocytes were detected by Western blotting and DCFHDA (2' 7'-Dichlorofluoresecein 3' 6'-diacetate) respectively.The viability of podocyte was determined by MTT colorimetry.Results PAN and H2O2 significantly decreased the expression of β1 integrin and increased the synthesis of ROS in podocytes (P<0.05respectively).Lower concentration fluvastatin or SOD treatment up-regulated β1 integrin and downregulated ROS of podocytes induced by PAN (P<0.05 respectively).MTT revealed that lower podocyte viability was found in higher concentration fluvastatin,PAN and H2O2 groups.Lower concentration fluvastatin and SOD could protect podocytes against PAN.Conclusion Fluvastatin attenuates the injury of podocyte induced by PAN and increases the expression of β1 integrin,whose mechanism may be associated with the inhibition of the ROS activity.
10.Clinlcal effect observation on the treatment of stomach cancer with self-designed Chinese formula and chemotherapy
Yuping MA ; Xiaoyu HAN ; Qian LIU ; Gan DING ; Jinyi SU ; Haichao ZHANG
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2013;(3):207-210
Objeetive To investigate the clinical efficacy of treating stomach cance belonging to spleen and stomach deficient cold type with self-designed formula and chemotherapy.Methods 100 patients of stomach cancer belonging to stomach and spleen deficient cold were randomly grouped into a control group and a treatment group,with 50 cases in each group.The control group was only treated with chemotherapy,and the treatment group was additionally treated with self-designed Chinese formula on the basis of the control group.After 3 months' treatment,the curative effect,the improvement of life quality,the changes of body weight,the improvement of peripheral blood and immune function,and the occurrence of adverse reaction were observed.The survival rate of patients after 1,3 and 5 years' treatment was investigated.Results ① Short term curative effect:the total effectiveness of the control group and the treatment group was 60.0% (30/50) and 30.0% (15/50) respectively,with the treatment group being better than the control group(Z=-2.100,P<0.05);② life quality:theimprovement rate of life quality in the treatment group and the control group was 64.0% (32/50) and 20.0% (10/50) respectively,with the treatment group being better than the control group (Z=-3.259,P<0.05); ③ body weight:the improvement rate of body weight in the treatment group and the control group was 24.0% and 16.0% respectively,and there was no significant difference (Z=-1.815,P>0.05) ; ④ peripheral blood:the peripheral blood abnormality rates of treatment group was obviously lower than the control group (Z=-4.286,P<0.05) ;⑤ immune function changes:CD4+、CD8+、and the activity of NK cell of two groups after the treatment [the treatment group was (40.8 ± 4.1)%,(26.1-3.2)%,(83.57-2.52)% respectively; the control group was (31.7±2.9)%、(33.8±3.0)%、(92.88±3.83)% respectively] wasobviously improved compared with the same group before the treatment [the treatment group was (34.2±3.5)%,(31.0±2.0)%,(85.01±2.92)% respectively; the control group was (34.0±3.2)%,(30.9±2.2)%,(85.02± 3.48) % respectively].The immune indexes (CD4+、CD8++、CD4+/CDg+and the activity of NK cell)in the treatment group presented significant difference (P<0.01) than the control group after the treatment.⑥adverse reaction:compared with the control group,the occurrence rate of adverse reaction of the treatment group was obviously lower than the control group,and there was significant difference (Z=-5.297,P<0.05).⑦survival rate:the survival rate of patients after 1,3 and 5 years' treatment in the treatment group was better than the control group,and there was significant difference (x2=5.263,12.96,7.895,P<0.05).Conclusion The combination of self-designed Chinese formula and chemotherapy could effectively relieve the clinical symptoms,improve the immunity,reduce the occurrence of adverse reaction,and improve the life quality of patients with stomach cancer belonging to stomach and spleen deficient cold type.