1.Efficacy of combined magnetic-electrical stimulation,intelligent exercise prescription,and novel matrix radiofrequency therapy in the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse
Xuemei LIU ; Kaixian DENG ; Jianhao LIANG ; Yanqiu LIANG ; Chunying HE ; Cuiling CHEN ; Qing ZENG ; Guozhi HUANG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(20):3198-3205
Objective To investigate the therapeutic effects of combined magnetic and electrical stimulation with an"intelligent exercise prescription"and novel matrix radiofrequency therapy in patients with pelvic organ prolapse(POP).Methods A total of 158 patients with POP who received treatment at the Gynecological Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Center of the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University between October 2022 and July 2025 were retrospectively enrolled and divided into an observation group(n=64)and a control group(n=94)based on their treatment plans.The control group underwent magnetic and electrical stimulation combined with an"intelligent exercise prescription"regimen.Specifically,patients received 10 sessions of electrical stimulation,5 sessions of magnetic stimulation,and performed 15~20 minutes of daily home exercise training guided by the"intelligent exercise prescription."The observation group received,in addition to the aforementioned treatments,four sessions of novel matrix radiofrequency therapy.Changes in the muscle strength grades of type Ⅰ and type Ⅱ pelvic floor muscles,Glazer surface electromyography(EMG)values,and POP-Q staging were compared between the two groups before and after treatment.Results After treatment,both groups demonstrated significant improvements in type Ⅰ and type Ⅱ muscle fiber strength compared to baseline(all P<0.05),with the observation group showing greater improvement in type Ⅰ muscle fiber strength than the control group(P<0.05).The muscle potential values of the observation group during rapid contraction,tense contraction,and endurance contraction stages were markedly increased compared to pre-treatment levels.Moreover,the muscle potential values during the pre-resting stage were significantly reduced after treatment(P<0.05).In the observation group,POP-Q grades of the anterior vaginal wall,uterus,and posterior vaginal wall were all significantly lower post-treatment than pre-treatment(all P<0.05).However,no statistically significant differences were observed between the observation group and the control group in these parameters(P>0.05).Both groups exhibited relatively high compliance rates(both≥75.0%),with no significant difference between them(P>0.05).The treatment cost for the observation group was significantly higher than that for the control group(P<0.05).Conclusions The combination of magneto-electrical stimulation,an"intelligent exercise prescription,"and novel matrix radiofrequency therapy can significantly improve pelvic floor muscle strength and muscle potential values in the short term,compared to pre-treatment levels.This integrated approach also effectively alleviates the prolapse of the anterior vaginal wall,uterus,and posterior vaginal wall.Furthermore,the combination of magnetic and electrical stimulation,"intelligent exercise prescription,"and matrix radiofrequency therapy demonstrates superior efficacy in enhancing type Ⅰ pelvic floor muscle fiber strength when compared to the combination of magnetic and electrical stimulation with"intelligent exercise prescription"alone.However,this treatment protocol entails a relatively high economic burden,and its clinical application should be carefully evaluated in consideration of patients'functional needs and financial conditions.
2.Efficacy of combined magnetic-electrical stimulation,intelligent exercise prescription,and novel matrix radiofrequency therapy in the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse
Xuemei LIU ; Kaixian DENG ; Jianhao LIANG ; Yanqiu LIANG ; Chunying HE ; Cuiling CHEN ; Qing ZENG ; Guozhi HUANG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(20):3198-3205
Objective To investigate the therapeutic effects of combined magnetic and electrical stimulation with an"intelligent exercise prescription"and novel matrix radiofrequency therapy in patients with pelvic organ prolapse(POP).Methods A total of 158 patients with POP who received treatment at the Gynecological Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Center of the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University between October 2022 and July 2025 were retrospectively enrolled and divided into an observation group(n=64)and a control group(n=94)based on their treatment plans.The control group underwent magnetic and electrical stimulation combined with an"intelligent exercise prescription"regimen.Specifically,patients received 10 sessions of electrical stimulation,5 sessions of magnetic stimulation,and performed 15~20 minutes of daily home exercise training guided by the"intelligent exercise prescription."The observation group received,in addition to the aforementioned treatments,four sessions of novel matrix radiofrequency therapy.Changes in the muscle strength grades of type Ⅰ and type Ⅱ pelvic floor muscles,Glazer surface electromyography(EMG)values,and POP-Q staging were compared between the two groups before and after treatment.Results After treatment,both groups demonstrated significant improvements in type Ⅰ and type Ⅱ muscle fiber strength compared to baseline(all P<0.05),with the observation group showing greater improvement in type Ⅰ muscle fiber strength than the control group(P<0.05).The muscle potential values of the observation group during rapid contraction,tense contraction,and endurance contraction stages were markedly increased compared to pre-treatment levels.Moreover,the muscle potential values during the pre-resting stage were significantly reduced after treatment(P<0.05).In the observation group,POP-Q grades of the anterior vaginal wall,uterus,and posterior vaginal wall were all significantly lower post-treatment than pre-treatment(all P<0.05).However,no statistically significant differences were observed between the observation group and the control group in these parameters(P>0.05).Both groups exhibited relatively high compliance rates(both≥75.0%),with no significant difference between them(P>0.05).The treatment cost for the observation group was significantly higher than that for the control group(P<0.05).Conclusions The combination of magneto-electrical stimulation,an"intelligent exercise prescription,"and novel matrix radiofrequency therapy can significantly improve pelvic floor muscle strength and muscle potential values in the short term,compared to pre-treatment levels.This integrated approach also effectively alleviates the prolapse of the anterior vaginal wall,uterus,and posterior vaginal wall.Furthermore,the combination of magnetic and electrical stimulation,"intelligent exercise prescription,"and matrix radiofrequency therapy demonstrates superior efficacy in enhancing type Ⅰ pelvic floor muscle fiber strength when compared to the combination of magnetic and electrical stimulation with"intelligent exercise prescription"alone.However,this treatment protocol entails a relatively high economic burden,and its clinical application should be carefully evaluated in consideration of patients'functional needs and financial conditions.
3.RBMX overexpression inhibits proliferation,migration,invasion and glycolysis of human bladder cancer cells by downregulating PKM2
Qiuxia YAN ; Peng ZENG ; Shuqiang HUANG ; Cuiyu TAN ; Xiuqin ZHOU ; Jing QIAO ; Xiaoying ZHAO ; Ling FENG ; Zhenjie ZHU ; Guozhi ZHANG ; Hong HU ; Cairong CHEN
Journal of Southern Medical University 2024;44(1):9-16
Objective To investigate the role of RNA-binding motif protein X-linked(RBMX)in regulating the proliferation,migration,invasion and glycolysis in human bladder cancer cells.Methods A lentivirus vectors system and RNA interference technique were used to construct bladder cancer 1376 and UC-3 cell models with RBMX overexpression and knockdown,respectively,and successful cell modeling was verified using RT-qPCR and Western blotting.Proliferation and colony forming ability of the cells were evaluated using EdU assay and colony-forming assay,and cell migration and invasion abilities were determined using Transwell experiment.The expressions of glycolysis-related proteins M1 pyruvate kinase(PKM1)and M2 pyruvate kinase(PKM2)were detected using Western blotting.The effects of RBMX overexpression and knockdown on glycolysis in the bladder cancer cells were assessed using glucose and lactic acid detection kits.Results RT-qPCR and Western blotting confirmed successful construction of 1376 and UC-3 cell models with RBMX overexpression and knockdown.RBMX overexpression significantly inhibited the proliferation,clone formation,migration and invasion of bladder cancer cells,while RBMX knockdown produced the opposite effects.Western blotting results showed that RBMX overexpression increased the expression of PKM1 and decreased the expression of PKM2,while RBMX knockdown produced the opposite effects.Glucose consumption and lactate production levels were significantly lowered in the cells with RBMX overexpression(P<0.05)but increased significantly following RBMX knockdown(P<0.05).Conclusion RBMX overexpression inhibits bladder cancer progression and lowers glycolysis level in bladder cancer cells by downregulating PKM2 expression,suggesting the potential of RBMX as a molecular target for diagnosis and treatment of bladder cancer.
4.RBMX overexpression inhibits proliferation,migration,invasion and glycolysis of human bladder cancer cells by downregulating PKM2
Qiuxia YAN ; Peng ZENG ; Shuqiang HUANG ; Cuiyu TAN ; Xiuqin ZHOU ; Jing QIAO ; Xiaoying ZHAO ; Ling FENG ; Zhenjie ZHU ; Guozhi ZHANG ; Hong HU ; Cairong CHEN
Journal of Southern Medical University 2024;44(1):9-16
Objective To investigate the role of RNA-binding motif protein X-linked(RBMX)in regulating the proliferation,migration,invasion and glycolysis in human bladder cancer cells.Methods A lentivirus vectors system and RNA interference technique were used to construct bladder cancer 1376 and UC-3 cell models with RBMX overexpression and knockdown,respectively,and successful cell modeling was verified using RT-qPCR and Western blotting.Proliferation and colony forming ability of the cells were evaluated using EdU assay and colony-forming assay,and cell migration and invasion abilities were determined using Transwell experiment.The expressions of glycolysis-related proteins M1 pyruvate kinase(PKM1)and M2 pyruvate kinase(PKM2)were detected using Western blotting.The effects of RBMX overexpression and knockdown on glycolysis in the bladder cancer cells were assessed using glucose and lactic acid detection kits.Results RT-qPCR and Western blotting confirmed successful construction of 1376 and UC-3 cell models with RBMX overexpression and knockdown.RBMX overexpression significantly inhibited the proliferation,clone formation,migration and invasion of bladder cancer cells,while RBMX knockdown produced the opposite effects.Western blotting results showed that RBMX overexpression increased the expression of PKM1 and decreased the expression of PKM2,while RBMX knockdown produced the opposite effects.Glucose consumption and lactate production levels were significantly lowered in the cells with RBMX overexpression(P<0.05)but increased significantly following RBMX knockdown(P<0.05).Conclusion RBMX overexpression inhibits bladder cancer progression and lowers glycolysis level in bladder cancer cells by downregulating PKM2 expression,suggesting the potential of RBMX as a molecular target for diagnosis and treatment of bladder cancer.
5.Research progress of DNA methylation in the diagnosis of early colorectal cancer
Di CAO ; Guozhi YU ; Chuncheng REN ; Min WANG ; Kai WANG ; Yue SU ; Bin HUANG ; Xu HAN ; Wenhao MAN ; Yuru ZHANG
International Journal of Surgery 2022;49(5):351-355
Colorectal cancer is a common tumor of the digestive system with a high degree of malignancy. Most patients are in the advanced stages of the disease when they develop symptoms. Although the detection rate of traditional screening methods is improving with advances in imaging and the popularity of colonoscopy, the diagnosis of early, asymptomatic colon cancer is still unsatisfactory. Therefore, it is particularly important to further study the occurrence and development mechanism of colorectal cancer and obtain new ideas for the diagnosis and treatment.? In recent years, with the deepening of epigenetics research, the role of DNA methylation in the pathogenesis of colorectal cancer has gradually attracted attention. This paper will review the research progress of DNA methylation in colorectal cancer′s diagnosis and treatment.
6.High-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation can relieve mild amnestic cognitive impairment
Fen ZHU ; Liqiong YUAN ; Dan WANG ; Xiuyun WEN ; Xiaomei ZHOU ; Tingting TAN ; Shangjie CHEN ; Qing ZENG ; Guozhi HUANG
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2020;42(6):505-510
Objective:To investigate the therapeutic mechanism of high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in treating mild amnestic cognitive impairment (aMCI).Methods:Twenty-five patients with aMCI were randomly divided into an observation group of 13 and a control group of 12. The observation group was given 10-Hz rTMS over the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex at 80% of the motor threshold-400 pulses a day, 5 times a week for 4 consecutive weeks. The control group received sham stimulation on the same schedule. Before and after the experiment, both groups were evaluated using the Montreal cognitive assessment (MoCA) and received fMRI scans.Results:After the intervention, the average MoCA score of the observation group had improved significantly more compared with that of the control group and compared with before the intervention. According to the fMRI results, regional homogeneity in the right middle frontal gyrus of the observation group had increased significantly, while that of the control group both there and in the left precuneus had decreased significantly.Conclusions:High-frequency rTMS can effectively improve the cognitive function of patients with aMCI and synchronize neuron activity in cognition-related brain regions.
7.Research on and application of 3D printing technology in orthoses
Zhengwen LIAO ; Juedong HOU ; Pengchen LU ; Guozhi HUANG ; Wenhua HUANG
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2018;20(7):601-605
Three-dimensional (3D) printing,a key technique of rapid prototyping (RP),is developing rapidly all over the world.As 3D printing has a significant advantage of personalized manufacturing,it has exerted a profound effect on medicine.The high demand for personalized manufacturing in the field of orthosis provides an excellent opportunity for widespread use of 3D printing technique.This review briefly introduces the principles and characteristics of different forming methods of 3D printing,the types and characteristics of 3D printing materials widely used at present,and classification and clinical application of orthoses.We also summarize the domestic and international research on and manufacture oforthoses using 3D printing techniques,and discuss current problems and future development of 3D printing techniques in orthosis.
8.Application of Surface Electromyography in Evaluation of Hand Function for Stroke Patients with Hemiplegia
Longlong HE ; Guozhi HUANG ; Qing ZENG ; Pengcheng LU ; Jiaxin LIANG
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2018;24(12):1388-1392
Objective To apply the surface electromyography (sEMG) in the evaluation of hand motor function for patients with hemiplegia after stroke. Methods From January to August, 2018, 43 hemiplegic patients with hand dysfunction after stroke were selected. All the patients received comprehensive rehabilitation for four weeks. Their root mean square (RMS) and integrated electromyography (iEMG) of wrist flexor (WF), wrist extensor (WE), extensor digitorum (ED) and abductor pollicis brevis (APB) were measured before and after treatment, while they were assessed with Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) and Brunnstrom's stages for the affected hand. Results The FMA score and Brunnstrom's stages, as well as the RMS and iEMG of WF, WE, ED and APB increased after treatment (Z > 2.496, t > 5.361, P < 0.05). The FMA score positively correlated with the RMS and iEMG of WF, WE, ED and APB (r = 0.423-0.732, P < 0.05). The Brunnstrom's stages positively correlated with the RMS of WE, ED and ABP (r = 0.343-0.467, P < 0.05) and the iEMG of WF, WE and ABP (r = 0.223-0.328, P < 0.05). Multiple linear stepwise regression drew the RMS of ED and iEMG of WE as the related factors for FMA (t > 4.243, P < 0.001), and RMS of ED as the related factors for Brunnstrom's stages (t = 4.707, P < 0.001). Conclusions EMG is an effective tool to evaluate the motor function of hand for stroke patient as an objective and quantitative assessment, especially those of WE and ED.
9.Effect of autophagy on recovery of neurological dysfunction in rats after cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury
He HE ; Guozhi HUANG ; Qing ZENG ; Yiqiu LIN ; Hongxin LIN
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2018;17(2):124-129
Objective To observe the development and progression of autophagy,and investigate the effect of autophagy on recovery of neurological dysfunction in rats after cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury.Methods Preparation of middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) models was performed by Longa method.(1) Forty-two SD rats were randomly assigned to blank control 1 group (n=9) and MCAO 1 group (n=33),and the rats of the MCAO 1 group were randomly divided into 6,12,48 and 72 h subgroups (n=6) and 24 h subgroup (n=9) according to the reperfusion times;the ultrastructural changes and autophagosome formation in hippocarnpal tissues of the blank control 1 group (n=3) and 24-h-reperfusion MCAO 1 subgroup (n=3) were observed under transmission electron microscope;the expressions of microtubule associated proteins light chain-3 (LC3)-Ⅱ,LC3-Ⅰ and Beclin-1 in the hippocampal tissues of each group (n=6) were detected by Western blotting.(2) Eighteen SD rats were randomly divided into blank control 2 group,MCAO 2 group and 3-methyladenine (3-MA,autophagy inhibitor) group (60 min prior to MCAO,injection of 10 μL [600 nmoL] 3-MA dilution into the lateral ventricle by stereotactic technique,n=6);the neurological rehabilitation of rats was analyzed by modified neurological severity scale (mNSS) one,3,5 and 7 d after reperfusion;the morphological changes and number of apoptotic cells in the hippocampal tissues were observed by HE staining 7 d after reperfusion.Results (1) The formation ofautophagy in the 24-h-reperfusion MCAO 1 subgroup was clearly observed under microscope;as compared with blank control 1 group,the ratio of LC3-Ⅱ/Ⅰ (excepted for 72-h-reperfusion MCAO 1 subgroup) and Beclin-1 expression in the hippocampus of 6,12,24 and 48-h-reperfusion MCAO 1 subgroups were significantly increased (P<0.05);as compared with those in the 24-h-reperfusion MCAO 1 subgroup,the ratio of LC3-Ⅱ/Ⅰ and Beclin-1 expression in the hippocampus of 6,12,48 and 72-h-reperfusion MCAO 1 subgroups were significantly decreased (P< 0.05).(2) As compared with those the MCAO 2 group,the mNSS scores of 3-MA group were significantly decreased 3,5 and 7 d after surgery (P<0.05);HE staining indicated that the injury of neurons in the hippocampus of 3-MA group was alleviated,and the number of apoptotic cells in the 3-MA group was significantly smaller than that in the MCAO 2 group ([14.00±2.10]/field vs.[37.83± 2.64]/field,P<0.05).Conclusion Cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury can activate autophagy,by which it can alleviate brain damage and improve its neurological dysfunction in rats after cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury.
10.Micron traditional Chinese medicine functional lining material:activating blood circulation and promoting fracture healing
Qing ZENG ; Guozhi HUANG ; Donghui LIANG ; Hongzhu DENG ; Yankui YI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2016;20(38):5678-5683
BACKGROUND:As a new self-synthetized medical orthopedic fixation material, micron traditional Chinese medicine functional lining material can promote the secretion of alkaline phosphatase and cal us formation, decrease serum calcium level, as wel as increase serum phosphorus level and calcium-phosphorus product. OBJECTIVE:To further verify the therapeutic effect of micron traditional Chinese medicine functional lining material on fracture healing. METHODS:Twenty-four New Zealand rabbits were selected to prepare models of right radial fracture, and then were randomly al ocated into four groups:rabbits in micron group were treated with micron traditional Chinese medicine functional lining material (micron Panax notoginseng powder mixed with active ingredients of Daval ia divaricata and Carthamus tinctoriousplus) plus plaster external fixation;those in traditional Chinese medicine control group treated with ordinary Chinese medicine functional material plus plaster external fixation;those in lining material control group treated with ordinary lining material (sterile degreasing cotton) plus plaster external fixation;those in model control group received no treatment. The whole blood viscosity at high/middle/low shear rates and plasma viscosity were detected at 2, 4 and 6 weeks before and after modeling. Additional y, rabbits in each group were kil ed at 6 weeks after modeling, and radial samples were removed for histological observation. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The whole blood viscosity at high/middle/low shear rates and plasma viscosity in the micron group were al lower than those in the other three groups in the same period, and had significant differences from those in the model control group at 4 and 6 weeks after modeling (P<0.05 or 0.01). A large number of osteoblasts could be found, woven bone began to form and the bone marrow cavity was recanalized in the micron group;in the traditional Chinese medicine group, woven bone, chondrocytes and endochondral ossification coexisted and there was a connection between cal uses inside and outside of the broken end, but the bone marrow cavity was not recanalized. In contrast, neither connection between cal uses inside and outside of the broken end, nor recanalized bone marrow cavity appeared in the lining material and model control groups. In conclusion, micron traditional Chinese medicine functional lining material can promote fracture healing by improving microcirculation and accelerating osteoblast proliferation.

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