1.Clinical Observation on Thumb-Tack Needling for Subcutaneous Embedding Combined with Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in the Treatment of Post-Stroke Dysphagia
Bo YANG ; Weiwei SONG ; Xiqing ZHANG ; Xiazhen LI ; Qiaozhi YU
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;42(2):397-402
Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of thumb-tack needling for subcutaneous embedding combined with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation(rTMS)in the treatment of post-stroke dysphagia.Methods A total of 120 cases of patients with post-stroke dysphagia admitted to the 908th Hospital of the Joint Logistics Support Force of the People's Liberation Army of China from February 2022 to February 2024 were randomly divided into the observation group and the control group according to random number table method,with 60 cases in each group.Both groups of patients were given conventional symptomatic supportive treatment,such as trophic nerve,improving circulation,etc.,and the control group was given high-frequency rTMS treatment,while the observation group was treated with thumb-tack needling for subcutaneous embedding therapy on the basis of the treatment in the control group.The course of treatment covered four weeks continuously.After one month of treatment,the clinical efficacy of the two groups was evaluated,and the changes in scores of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)syndrome,Functional Oral Intake Scale(FOIS)and Standardized Swallowing Assessment(SSA),as well as levels of serum total protein(TP),serum albumin(ALB),and hemoglobin(Hb)before and after treatment were observed in the patients of the two groups.The changes in swallowing wave amplitude and swallowing duration before and after treatment were compared between the two groups of patients.Results(1)During the study,there were none in the observation group and eight cases in the control group were failed to follow-up.Finally,64 cases in the observation group and 56 cases in the control group were included in the efficacy statistics.(2)The total effective rate was 92.19%(59/64)in the observation group and 76.79%(43/56)in the control group,and the efficacy of the observation group was superior to that of the control group,the difference being statistically significant(P<0.05).(3)After treatment,the TCM syndrome scores of the 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,with statistically significant differences(P<0.05).(4)After treatment,the FOIS score and SSA score of the patients in the two groups improved significantly(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).(5)After treatment,the swallowing wave amplitude and swallowing duration of patients in the two groups improved significantly(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).(6)After treatment,the TP,ALB and Hb levels of patients in the two groups improved significantly(P<0.05),and the improvement in the observation group was significantly superior to that in the control group,with statistically significant differences(P<0.05).Conclusion Thumb-tack needling for subcutaneous embedding combined with rTMS in the treatment of post-stroke dysphagia can significantly shorten the patients'swallowing duration and enlarge the swallowing wave amplitude,thus improving their swallowing function and improving their quality of life.
2.Clinical characteristics of tuberculosis after lung transplantation: a report of 17 cases
Lijuan GUO ; Ying ZHAO ; Li ZHAO ; Xiazhen WANG ; Chaoyang LIANG ; Jingyu CHEN ; Wenhui CHEN
Chinese Journal of Organ Transplantation 2022;43(8):478-482
Objective:To explore clinical characteristics, diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) after lung transplantation (LTx).Methods:Between March 2017 and December 2021, 17 TB infections were diagnosed in 424 LTx recipients at China-Japan Friendship Hospital.Clinical data were retrospectively reviewed and clinical features, treatments, therapeutic efficacies and outcomes examined.Results:The incidence of TB was 4%(17/424). There were 14 males and 3 females, with a median age of 57 years.Bilateral LTx was performed (n=12). Eight probably donor derived infection, six de novo exposure and infection and 3 reactivation of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) of recipients were determined.Most infections (16/17) were diagnosed within the first year post-LTx and 11 infections within the first month.All 17 cases were TB DNA positive and one positive for rifampin-resistant gene.Four cases were positive for TB DNA and acid-fast bacilli test and 6 cases positive for TB DNA and culture.Nodular or cavity (10/13) was the most common finding on chest tomography and the lesions were located predominantly in superior lobe.Therapeutic regimen without rifamycin (n=14) and rifabutin or rifapentine replacing rifampin (n=2) were employed.Treatment was successful (n=10) and clinically effective (n=2). Only one TB infection related death was recorded.Conclusions:LTBI or donor derived infection is common.Therapeutic regimen without rifamycin shows some potential clinical feasibility.
3.Analysis of the clinical efficacy of acupuncture combined with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in the treatment depression
Xiazhen LI ; Weiwei SONG ; Zhongli HE
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice 2021;39(4):366-368
Objective To explore the clinical efficacy of acupuncture combined with SSRIs in the treatment of patients with depression. Methods A total of 83 patients with depression admitted to our hospital between January 2019 and January 2020 were selected as the research objects. Patients in the control group were treated with SSRIs, and the combined treatment (observation) group was treated with acupuncture on the basis of the control group. The clinical efficacy, anxiety (HAMD) and depression scale (HAMD) of patients in the two groups were compared. Results After treatment, the clinical efficacy of depression patients in the observation group was significantly higher than that in the control group (P<0.05). HAMA and HAMD scores showed statistical difference between the two groups. HAMA and HAMD scores of patients in the observation group were lower than those in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion Acupuncture combined with SSRIs in the treatment of depression can significantly improve the patient's condition, reduce the patient's anxiety and depression, and has a positive significance for the treatment of the patients.

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