It is proposed that the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis （RA） is centered on deficiency， dampness， and blood stasis， which interact with and evolve into one another during the onset and progression of the disease. The development of RA is closely associated with insufficiency of healthy qi and the interbinding of dampness and blood stasis. Accordingly， treatment emphasizes an integrated approach that combines tonifying deficiency， eliminating dampness， and resolving blood stasis， and is implemented in three main stages. In the initial stage， therapy focuses on supporting healthy qi， dispelling dampness， and relieving impediment， with modified Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu Decoction （黄芪桂枝五物汤） combined with Yiyiren Decoction （薏苡仁汤）. In the active stage， treatment aims to eliminate dampness， resolve blood stasis， and unblock the collaterals， using modified Wutou Decoction （乌头汤） or Guizhi Shaoyao Zhimu Decoction （桂枝芍药知母汤）. In the remission stage， therapy emphasizes strengthening the spleen and reple-nishing qi to prevent recurrence， with modified Shenling Baizhu Powder （参苓白术散） combined with Guipi Decoction （归脾汤）.

Objective To investigate the effect of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation(ta-VNS)on the recovery of con-sciousness in patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness(pDoC).Methods From January,2023 to August,2024,50 patients with pDoC in Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital were ran-domly divided into control group(n=25)and observation group(n=25).Both groups received conventional wakefulness-promoting treatment and Xingnao Kaiqiao acupuncture,and the observation group added ta-VNS treatment on the basis of the control group,for four weeks.Each group was further divided into unresponsive wakefulness syndrome/vegetative state(UWS/VS)and minimally consciousness state(MCS)types based on their initial the score of Coma Recovery Scale-Revised(CRS-R).They were assessed with Glasgow Coma Scale(GCS),CRS-R,EEG grading and upper limb somatosensory-evoked potentials(SSEP)before and four weeks af-ter treatment.Results Three in the observation group and five in the control group dropped down for transferring to other hospitals.There was no significant difference in all the indexes between two groups before treatment(P>0.05).After treat-ment,the GCS score(|t|>16.000,P<0.001),CRS-R score(|t|>14.318,P<0.001)and N20 amplitude of SSEP(|t|>5.247,P<0.05)improved,the EEG grading was reduced(Z>2.264,P<0.05),and the N20 latency of SSEP was shortened(|t|>2.884,P<0.05)in both UWS/VS and MCS type patients in the observation group;and they were better in the observation group than in the control group for the same type(|t|>1.883,|Z|>2.244,P<0.05).Conclusion ta-VNS can significantly promote the awakening of patients with pDoC from UWS/VS and MCS,and im-prove the functional status of electroencephalogram activities and sensorimotor conduction pathways.

Objective To analyze the research hotspots and frontier trends of transcranial magnetic stimulation(TMS)in the field of rehabilitation in the last decade.Methods The literatures of TMS in the field of rehabilitation from January,2014 to September,2024 were searched in the database of Web of Science core collection,and the visual analysis was carried out by using CiteSpace 6.4.R1 software.Results A total of 1 065 articles were included,showing an increasing trend in annual publication volume.China was the leading country in publication volume,Harvard University was the institution with the largest number of pub-lished articles,and Simone Rossi was the most frequently cited author.Keywords with high co-occurrence fre-quency included stroke,noninvasive brain stimulation,plasticity,cortical excitability,θ burst stimulation and up-per limb.Brain-computer interface was the bursting keyword in the past two years.Conclusion In the past decade,the research interest in TMS in the field of rehabilitation has been on the rise.It focused on the application of multimodal combined therapies,including TMS,to improve the upper limb function and aphasia of stroke patients and to explore the plasticity of brain nerves.Future research should focus on the deep integration of TMS and brain-computer interface technology to realize the individualization and accuracy of TMS treatment.

Objective To observe the clinical efficacy and safety of filiform-heated needle combined with Qingbu Huacuo Decoction in the treatment of acne of damp-heat due to spleen deficiency syndrome.Methods Seventy patients with acne of damp-heat due to spleen deficiency syndrome admitted to the seventh clinical Medical School of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine from May 2023 to March 2024 were randomly divided into the observation group and the control group according to random number table method,with 35 patients in each group.Health education was given to the patients in both groups.The control group was given oral administration of Doxycycline Hyclate Tablets combined with filiform-heated needle for treatment,and the observation group was treated with filiform-heated needle combined with Qingbu Huacuo Decoction orally,the course of treatment for the two groups covered six weeks.After six weeks of treatment,the clinical efficacy of the two groups was evaluated,and the changes in Global Acne Grading System(GAGS)score and Quality of Life-Acne(Qol-Acne)score,as well as the traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)syndrome scores before and after treatment were observed.The changes of skin barrier function indicators such as trans epidermal water loss(TEWL)content,skin moisture content,and sebum content before and after treatment were compared between the two groups of patients.Moreover,the safety of the two groups and the occurrence of adverse reactions were evaluated.Results(1)After treatment,the GAGS scores of patients in the two groups were improved significantly(P<0.05),and the improvement in the observation group was significantly superior to that in the control group,with a statistically significant difference(P<0.05).(2)After treatment,the Qol-Acne scores of the patients in the two groups were significantly improved(P<0.05),and the observation group was significantly superior to the control group in improving the three aspects of self-perception,emotional functioning,and self-assessment,with a statistically significant difference(P<0.05),and the observation group was slightly superior to the control group in improving social functioning,but the difference being not statistically significant(P>0.05).(3)After treatment,the content of TEWL,skin moisture,and sebum of patients in the two groups were significantly improved(P<0.05),and the improvement in the observation group was significantly superior to that in the control group,the difference being statistically significant(P<0.05).(4)After treatment,the TCM syndrome scores of the two groups of patients were improved significantly(P<0.05),and the improvement in the observation group was significantly superior to that in the control group,with a statistically significant difference(P<0.05).(5)The total effective rate was 94.29%(33/35)in the observation group and 74.29%(26/35)in the control group.The clinical efficacy of the observation group was superior to that of the control group,the difference being statistically significant(P<0.05).(6)Comparison of the incidence of adverse reactions between the two groups,the difference being not statistically significant(P>0.05).Conclusion Filiform-heated needle combined with Qingbu Huacuo Decoction in the treatment of acne of damp-heat due to spleen deficiency syndrome can significantly improve the clinical symptoms of patients,thus improving their quality of life,with good safety.

Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)sequential therapy in treating patients with psoriasis vulgaris in Shenzhen,and to explore the syndrome differentiation and treatment for the patients with psoriasis vulgaris in Shenzhen region.Methods From January 2019 to February 2024,70 cases of psoriasis vulgaris admitted to Shenzhen Bao'an Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Affiliated to Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine(Shenzhen Bao'an Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Group)were retrospectively analyzed.The patients were divided into the observation group(39 cases)and the control group(31 cases)according to the treatment plans.In the control group,only topical application of Calcipotriol Ointment was given throughout the treatment,while in the observation group the patients were treated with TCM sequential therapy according to the illness stage on the basis of treatment for the control group,i.e.,internal administration of modified Shuiniujiao Huanglian Decoction was given in the acute stage and modified Sijunzi Shuiniujiao Decoction was given in the remission stage.Both groups were treated for 3 months.Before and after the treatment,the changes of Psoriasis Area and Severity Index(PASI)scores,Dermatology Life Quality Index(DLQI)scores and TCM syndrome scores in the two groups were observed.After treatment,the clinical efficacy and drug safety of the two groups were evaluated.Results(1)After 3 months of treatment,the total effective rate of the observation group was 89.74%(35/39),and that of the control group was 74.19%(23/31).The intergroup comparison(tested by chi-square test)showed that the efficacy of the observation group was significantly superior to that of the control group(P＜0.05).(2)After treatment,the PASI scores for evaluating the severity of skin lesions in the two groups were significantly decreased compared with those before treatment(P＜0.05),and the decrease in the observation group was significantly superior to that in the control group(P＜0.05).(3)After treatment,the DLQI scores for evaluating the quality of life in the two groups were significantly decreased compared with those before treatment(P＜0.05),and the decrease in the observation group was significantly superior to that in the control group(P＜0.05).(4)After treatment,the scores of TCM syndromes such as erythema,itching,vexation and dry mouth in the two groups were significantly decreased compared with those before treatment(P＜0.05),and the decrease in the observation group was significantly superior to that in the control group(P＜0.05).(5)During the treatment period,no obvious adverse reactions occurred in the two groups of patients,with high safety.Conclusion On the basis of conventional western medicine treatment,application of TCM sequential therapy exerts certain clinical efficacy in treating patients with psoriasis vulgaris in Shenzhen region,and the combined therapy is effective on controlling the patients'illness conditions,significantly alleviating the symptoms and improving the quality of life of the patients.

Objective To investigate the effect of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation(ta-VNS)on the recovery of con-sciousness in patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness(pDoC).Methods From January,2023 to August,2024,50 patients with pDoC in Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital were ran-domly divided into control group(n=25)and observation group(n=25).Both groups received conventional wakefulness-promoting treatment and Xingnao Kaiqiao acupuncture,and the observation group added ta-VNS treatment on the basis of the control group,for four weeks.Each group was further divided into unresponsive wakefulness syndrome/vegetative state(UWS/VS)and minimally consciousness state(MCS)types based on their initial the score of Coma Recovery Scale-Revised(CRS-R).They were assessed with Glasgow Coma Scale(GCS),CRS-R,EEG grading and upper limb somatosensory-evoked potentials(SSEP)before and four weeks af-ter treatment.Results Three in the observation group and five in the control group dropped down for transferring to other hospitals.There was no significant difference in all the indexes between two groups before treatment(P>0.05).After treat-ment,the GCS score(|t|>16.000,P<0.001),CRS-R score(|t|>14.318,P<0.001)and N20 amplitude of SSEP(|t|>5.247,P<0.05)improved,the EEG grading was reduced(Z>2.264,P<0.05),and the N20 latency of SSEP was shortened(|t|>2.884,P<0.05)in both UWS/VS and MCS type patients in the observation group;and they were better in the observation group than in the control group for the same type(|t|>1.883,|Z|>2.244,P<0.05).Conclusion ta-VNS can significantly promote the awakening of patients with pDoC from UWS/VS and MCS,and im-prove the functional status of electroencephalogram activities and sensorimotor conduction pathways.

Objective To analyze the research hotspots and frontier trends of transcranial magnetic stimulation(TMS)in the field of rehabilitation in the last decade.Methods The literatures of TMS in the field of rehabilitation from January,2014 to September,2024 were searched in the database of Web of Science core collection,and the visual analysis was carried out by using CiteSpace 6.4.R1 software.Results A total of 1 065 articles were included,showing an increasing trend in annual publication volume.China was the leading country in publication volume,Harvard University was the institution with the largest number of pub-lished articles,and Simone Rossi was the most frequently cited author.Keywords with high co-occurrence fre-quency included stroke,noninvasive brain stimulation,plasticity,cortical excitability,θ burst stimulation and up-per limb.Brain-computer interface was the bursting keyword in the past two years.Conclusion In the past decade,the research interest in TMS in the field of rehabilitation has been on the rise.It focused on the application of multimodal combined therapies,including TMS,to improve the upper limb function and aphasia of stroke patients and to explore the plasticity of brain nerves.Future research should focus on the deep integration of TMS and brain-computer interface technology to realize the individualization and accuracy of TMS treatment.

Objective:To evaluate the clinical effect of transforaminal endoscopic spine system (TESSYS) technique in treating single-level lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) based on computed tomography (CT) imaging and traumatic stress indicators. Methods:A total of 112 patients with single-level LSS admitted to The Third Hospital of Qinhuangdao from June 2019 to June 2021 were selected,and they were divided into observation group and control group by random number table method,with 56 cases in each group. The observation group was treated with TESSYS technique,and the control group was treated with "broad easy immediate surgery (BEIS)" technique of intervertebral foramen scope. The indicators of CT imaging of spinal canal area and protrusion ratio,as well as traumatic stress indicators included lactate dehydrogenase (LDH),myoglobin (MYO) and cortisol (COR),of two groups were compared before and 1 week after surgery. Oswestry Disability Index (ODI),Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score and Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) Scores were compared between the two groups. Excellent rates of treatment and postoperative complications of two groups were compared at the 6 th month after surgery. Results:The average hospital stay and operation time of observation group were respectively (4.29±1.08)d and (93.53±22.01)min,which were significantly shorter than (6.61±1.72)d and (112.29±26.68)min of control group,and the intraoperative blood loss of observation group was (30.15±8.26) ml,which was shorter than that (41.35±11.58) ml of control group,and the differences of them between two groups (t=8.548,4.059,5.892,P<0.05),respectively. At the 1st week after surgery,the ODI and VAS scores of observation group were lower than those of control group,and the JOA score was higher than that of control group,and the differences of them between two groups were significant (t=9.443,t=8.969,6.084,P<0.05),respectively. At the 3rd month after surgery,the ODI and VAS scores of observation group were respectively lower than those of control group,and JOA score of observation group was higher than that of control group,and the differences of them were significant (t=9.706,3.753,5.894,P<0.05),respectively. The rate of excellent and good treatment of observation group was 94.64％,which was higher than that (80.36％) of control group,and the differences of them between the two groups were statistically significant (t=5.225,P<0.05). At the 1st week after surgery,the vertebral canal area of observation group was larger than that of control group,and the ratio of protrusion invasion was less than that of control group,and the differences of them between the two groups were statistically significant (t=3.404,5.578,P<0.05),respectively. At the 1st d after surgery,the serum LDH,MYO and COR levels of observation group were lower than those of control group,and the differences of them between two groups were statistically significant (t=7.570,9.687,5.242,P<0.05),respectively. At the 3rd d after surgery,the serum LDH,MYO and COR levels of observation group were respectively than those of control group,and the differences of them between two groups were significant (t=6.856,9.729,2.744,P<0.05). There was no significant difference in complication rate between the two groups (P>0.05). Conclusion:Compared with BEIS technique,TESSYS technique has the advantages of less trauma,faster postoperative recovery and higher excellent and good rate in treating single-segment LSS,which can alleviate stress reaction of early postoperative trauma. Its comprehensively clinical efficacy is ideal.

Objective:To evaluate the clinical effect of transforaminal endoscopic spine system (TESSYS) technique in treating single-level lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) based on computed tomography (CT) imaging and traumatic stress indicators. Methods:A total of 112 patients with single-level LSS admitted to The Third Hospital of Qinhuangdao from June 2019 to June 2021 were selected,and they were divided into observation group and control group by random number table method,with 56 cases in each group. The observation group was treated with TESSYS technique,and the control group was treated with "broad easy immediate surgery (BEIS)" technique of intervertebral foramen scope. The indicators of CT imaging of spinal canal area and protrusion ratio,as well as traumatic stress indicators included lactate dehydrogenase (LDH),myoglobin (MYO) and cortisol (COR),of two groups were compared before and 1 week after surgery. Oswestry Disability Index (ODI),Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score and Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) Scores were compared between the two groups. Excellent rates of treatment and postoperative complications of two groups were compared at the 6 th month after surgery. Results:The average hospital stay and operation time of observation group were respectively (4.29±1.08)d and (93.53±22.01)min,which were significantly shorter than (6.61±1.72)d and (112.29±26.68)min of control group,and the intraoperative blood loss of observation group was (30.15±8.26) ml,which was shorter than that (41.35±11.58) ml of control group,and the differences of them between two groups (t=8.548,4.059,5.892,P<0.05),respectively. At the 1st week after surgery,the ODI and VAS scores of observation group were lower than those of control group,and the JOA score was higher than that of control group,and the differences of them between two groups were significant (t=9.443,t=8.969,6.084,P<0.05),respectively. At the 3rd month after surgery,the ODI and VAS scores of observation group were respectively lower than those of control group,and JOA score of observation group was higher than that of control group,and the differences of them were significant (t=9.706,3.753,5.894,P<0.05),respectively. The rate of excellent and good treatment of observation group was 94.64％,which was higher than that (80.36％) of control group,and the differences of them between the two groups were statistically significant (t=5.225,P<0.05). At the 1st week after surgery,the vertebral canal area of observation group was larger than that of control group,and the ratio of protrusion invasion was less than that of control group,and the differences of them between the two groups were statistically significant (t=3.404,5.578,P<0.05),respectively. At the 1st d after surgery,the serum LDH,MYO and COR levels of observation group were lower than those of control group,and the differences of them between two groups were statistically significant (t=7.570,9.687,5.242,P<0.05),respectively. At the 3rd d after surgery,the serum LDH,MYO and COR levels of observation group were respectively than those of control group,and the differences of them between two groups were significant (t=6.856,9.729,2.744,P<0.05). There was no significant difference in complication rate between the two groups (P>0.05). Conclusion:Compared with BEIS technique,TESSYS technique has the advantages of less trauma,faster postoperative recovery and higher excellent and good rate in treating single-segment LSS,which can alleviate stress reaction of early postoperative trauma. Its comprehensively clinical efficacy is ideal.

Objective To explore the research status and trends in the field of post-stroke foot drop. Methods The literature on post-stroke foot drop was retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection database from inception to January,2024.The data were analyzed using VOSviewer and CiteSpace. Results A total of 490 articles were included.The annul articles were published more and more year by year since 1992,peaking in 2020.The main institutions were located in USA.The literature focused on the fields of medicine,healthcare and clinical studies.There were as many as 230 papers on rehabilitation.The most frequency key-words were rehabilitation,hemiplegic gait,electrical stimulation,foot drop,and stroke,and so on.Keyword co-occurrence analysis showed ten major clusters as motor rehabilitation,neurorehabilitation technology,gait analy-sis,functional recovery technology,and assessment of rehabilitation treatment effects,and so on. Conclusion Researches on the rehabilitation of post-stroke foot drop are moving towards the integration of technology and therapeutic methods,emphasizing the assessment of motor function and evidence of treatment effects,and exploring personalized rehabilitation plans.