1.Effect of Modified Wenyang Sanjie Prescription on Th1/Th2 Balance and Tumor Microangiogenesis in Lung Cancer Tumor-bearing Mice
Xinxin WANG ; Junhui GUO ; Honglin LI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(17):127-134
ObjectiveTo study the tumor inhibition and T helper cell (Th)1/Th2 balance regulation effect of modified Wenyang Sanjie prescription on lung cancer tumor-bearing mice and to elaborate its mechanism. MethodsA mouse model bearing a lung cancer tumor was established by subcutaneous injection of Lewis lung cancer cells into the armpit and was randomly divided into lung cancer model group, low-dose, medium-dose, and high-dose groups of modified Wenyang Sanjie prescription, and positive control group, with 12 mice per group. The low-dose, medium-dose, and high-dose groups of modified Wenyang Sanjie prescription were given modified Wenyang Sanjie prescription by dosing at 2.5, 5, 10 g·kg-1, once a day, respectively. The positive control group was intraperitoneally injected with cisplatin (2 mg·kg-1), once every other day, for a total of 30 days. Serum interferon (IFN)-γ, interleukin (IL)-2, IL-4, IL-6, and IL-10 were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and spleen index, thymus index, and tumor growth inhibition rate were calculated. Tumor microvascular density was determined by immunohistochemistry, and tumor hypoxia inducible-factor (HIF)-1α, epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) mRNA were determined by Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The protein levels of HIF-1α, EGFR, and VEGF were determined by Western blot. ResultsCompared with lung cancer model group, IFN-γ and IL-2 were increased in the modified Wenyang Sanjie prescription groups and positive control group, while IL-4, IL-6, IL-10, spleen index, thymus index, tumor weight, and tumor microvascular density were decreased, as well as HIF-1α, EGFR, and VEGF mRNA and protein levels (P<0.05). Compared to the low-dose group of modified Wenyang Sanjie prescription, IFN-γ and IL-2 were increased in the medium-dose and high-dose groups of modified Wenyang Sanjie prescription, while IL-4, IL-6, IL-10, spleen index, thymus index, tumor weight, and tumor microvascular density were decreased, as well as HIF-1α, EGFR, and VEGF mRNA and protein levels (P<0.05). IFN-γ and IL-2 were increased in the high-dose group of modified Wenyang Sanjie prescription compared to the medium-dose group of modified Wenyang Sanjie prescription, and IL-4, IL-6, IL-10, spleen index, thymus index, tumor weight, and tumor microvascular density were decreased, as well as HIF-1α, EGFR, and VEGF mRNA and protein levels (P<0.05). ConclusionModified Wenyang Sanjie prescription can significantly inhibit microangiogenesis, regulate Th1/Th2 balance, inhibit tumor growth, and significantly inhibit the progression of lung cancer in mice.
2.Effect of Modified Wenyang Sanjie Prescription on Th1/Th2 Balance and Tumor Microangiogenesis in Lung Cancer Tumor-bearing Mice
Xinxin WANG ; Junhui GUO ; Honglin LI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(17):127-134
ObjectiveTo study the tumor inhibition and T helper cell (Th)1/Th2 balance regulation effect of modified Wenyang Sanjie prescription on lung cancer tumor-bearing mice and to elaborate its mechanism. MethodsA mouse model bearing a lung cancer tumor was established by subcutaneous injection of Lewis lung cancer cells into the armpit and was randomly divided into lung cancer model group, low-dose, medium-dose, and high-dose groups of modified Wenyang Sanjie prescription, and positive control group, with 12 mice per group. The low-dose, medium-dose, and high-dose groups of modified Wenyang Sanjie prescription were given modified Wenyang Sanjie prescription by dosing at 2.5, 5, 10 g·kg-1, once a day, respectively. The positive control group was intraperitoneally injected with cisplatin (2 mg·kg-1), once every other day, for a total of 30 days. Serum interferon (IFN)-γ, interleukin (IL)-2, IL-4, IL-6, and IL-10 were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and spleen index, thymus index, and tumor growth inhibition rate were calculated. Tumor microvascular density was determined by immunohistochemistry, and tumor hypoxia inducible-factor (HIF)-1α, epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) mRNA were determined by Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The protein levels of HIF-1α, EGFR, and VEGF were determined by Western blot. ResultsCompared with lung cancer model group, IFN-γ and IL-2 were increased in the modified Wenyang Sanjie prescription groups and positive control group, while IL-4, IL-6, IL-10, spleen index, thymus index, tumor weight, and tumor microvascular density were decreased, as well as HIF-1α, EGFR, and VEGF mRNA and protein levels (P<0.05). Compared to the low-dose group of modified Wenyang Sanjie prescription, IFN-γ and IL-2 were increased in the medium-dose and high-dose groups of modified Wenyang Sanjie prescription, while IL-4, IL-6, IL-10, spleen index, thymus index, tumor weight, and tumor microvascular density were decreased, as well as HIF-1α, EGFR, and VEGF mRNA and protein levels (P<0.05). IFN-γ and IL-2 were increased in the high-dose group of modified Wenyang Sanjie prescription compared to the medium-dose group of modified Wenyang Sanjie prescription, and IL-4, IL-6, IL-10, spleen index, thymus index, tumor weight, and tumor microvascular density were decreased, as well as HIF-1α, EGFR, and VEGF mRNA and protein levels (P<0.05). ConclusionModified Wenyang Sanjie prescription can significantly inhibit microangiogenesis, regulate Th1/Th2 balance, inhibit tumor growth, and significantly inhibit the progression of lung cancer in mice.
3.Initial exploration of non-invasive diagnosis of eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps via nasal brush sampling.
Zhipeng CHEN ; Jian GUO ; Wenyi CHEN ; Yuan MENG ; Daxiao LI ; Junhui ZHOU ; Zhongjue WANG
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2025;39(7):617-623
Objective:To identify the key epithelial cell characteristics that can accurately diagnose eosinophilic chronic sinusitis with nasal polyps(ECRSwNP) through nasal brush sampling and comparing with the pathological results of nasal polyp tissue sections. Methods:Ninety-one patients underwent surgery in the Ophthalmology and ENT Department of the Second People's Hospital of Longgang District, Shenzhen, from January 2022 to July 2024 were selected. The cohort comprised 58 males and 33 females(mean age: 41.4 years; range: 12.0-71.0). The clinical characteristics of the patients, including gender, age, disease duration, smoking and drinking history, asthma history, subjective symptoms, sinus CT, and nasal endoscopy scores, were recorded. Nasal brush sampling of nasal polyps and inferior turbinate mucosa was performed before surgery to obtain cytological specimens, and nasal polyp tissues were collected during surgery. The demographic and clinical characteristics of patients with eosinophilic and non-eosinophilic nasal polyps were compared, as well as the relationship between nasal brush cytology of nasal polyps and inferior turbinate and nasal polyp histopathology. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 23.0 software. Results:Among the 91 patients, no significant differences were observed between ECRSwNP and NECRSwNP patients in terms of age, gender, smoking status, alcohol consumption, and disease duration. The nasal brush cell population in ECRSwNP patients was more likely to contain eosinophils(P<0.001) and less likely to contain lymphocytes and plasma cells(P<0.001). Additionally, the ciliated cells in ECRSwNP patients exhibited larger widths(P=0.036), shorter cilium lengths(P<0.001), and more disordered arrangements(P<0.001) compared to NECRSwNP patients. In nasal brush cells from the inferior turbinate, ECRSwNP patients also showed shorter cilium lengths(P<0.001) and shorter cilia(P=0.024) compared to NECRSwNP patients. Conclusion:There are significant differences in obtaining epithelial cytological information from nasal polyps or inferior turbinates through nasal brush sampling between ECRSwNP and NECRSwNP patients.
Humans
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Male
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Female
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Middle Aged
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Adult
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Nasal Polyps/complications*
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Sinusitis/complications*
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Aged
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Chronic Disease
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Adolescent
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Nasal Mucosa/pathology*
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Young Adult
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Rhinitis/complications*
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Eosinophilia/pathology*
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Child
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Eosinophils/pathology*
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Rhinosinusitis
4.Biomechanical analysis of three kinds of rigid internal fixation methods for condylar head fractures.
Junhui SUN ; Duoduo LAN ; Dong WANG ; Yao XU ; Zeyu WANG ; Chenchen ZHANG ; Kai ZHANG ; Tao XU
West China Journal of Stomatology 2025;43(1):126-132
OBJECTIVES:
This study aims to analyze the biomechanics of three kinds of rigid internal fixation methods for condylar head fractures.
METHODS:
A three dimensional finite element model of the normal mandible was constructed. It was then used to prepare condylar head fracture finite element model and three kinds of rigid internal fixation finite element model (unilateral tension screw, bilateral tension screw, tension screw+titanium plate). The mechanical characteristics and changes of the mandible condyle under the same mechanical conditions were compared among the three different rigid internal fixation methods.
RESULTS:
The maximum equivalent stress and displacement of the non-free end of condyle under the rigid internal fixation method of unilateral tension screw were 71.03 MPa and 4.72 mm, respectively. The maximum equivalent stress and displacement of the free end of condyle were 78.45 MPa and 4.50 mm, respectively. The maximum stress of fracture suture was 3.27 MPa. The maximum equivalent stress and displacement of the non-free end of condyle under the rigid internal fixation method of bilateral tension screw were 70.52 MPa and 4.00 mm, respectively. The maximum equivalent stress and displacement of the free end of condyle were 72.49 MPa and 3.85 mm, respectively. The maximum stress of fracture suture was 2.33 MPa. The maximum equivalent stress and maximum displacement of the non-free end of condyle under the rigid internal fixation method of tension screw+titanium plate were 67.26 MPa and 2.66 mm, respectively. The maximum equivalent stress and maximum displacement of the free end of condyle were 69.66 MPa and 2.50 mm, respectively. The maximum stress of fracture suture was 2.18 MPa.
CONCLUSIONS
The tension screw+titanium plate rigid internal fixation method is the most conducive to biomechanical distribution for condylar head fractures.
Fracture Fixation, Internal/instrumentation*
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Mandibular Condyle/surgery*
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Biomechanical Phenomena
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Bone Screws
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Finite Element Analysis
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Humans
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Mandibular Fractures/surgery*
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Bone Plates
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Titanium
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Stress, Mechanical
5.Clinical study on hemodynamics and analgesic effect of local infiltration anesthesia in the treatment of severe early childhood caries under general anesthesia.
Xiaoxi LU ; Kuan YANG ; Baize ZHANG ; Yaqiu ZHANG ; Junhui WANG ; Xinxin HAN ; Yujiang CHEN ; Xiaojing WANG
West China Journal of Stomatology 2025;43(4):493-498
OBJECTIVES:
This study aimed to explore the clinical efficacy of severe early childhood caries (SECC) treatment combined with local anesthesia under general anesthesia.
METHODS:
A total of 108 children under 6 years old who underwent SECC dental treatment under general anesthesia at the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Third Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Medical University from March to December 2023 were selected as the study subjects, with American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification of classⅠor Ⅱ. The study subjects were divided into a control group (n=54) and an experimental group (n=54) by retrieving intraoperative cases and postoperative follow-up records. The control group was given general anesthesia through inhalation combined with nasotracheal intubation, whereas the experimental group was given local anesthesia with 2% lidocaine on each treated tooth on the basis of general anesthesia. The basic information, preoperative anesthesia depth, hemodynamic changes during different surgical procedures, postoperative pain, and adverse reactions in the two groups were recorded and analyzed.
RESULTS:
No statistically significant difference was found in the basic information and preoperative anesthesia depth between the two groups (P>0.05). Among the three procedures (pulpotomy, root canal treatment, and tooth extraction), the three observed indicators in the experimental group were significantly lower than those in the control group (P<0.05). The proportion of patients in the experimental group who needed to take analgesic measures in accordance with the modified facial pain scale (FPS-R) score was significantly lower than that in the control group at postoperative wakefulness and 2 h after surgery (P<0.05). Meanwhile, no statistically significant difference was observed between the groups at 24 h after surgery (P>0.05). The proportion of patients in the experimental group who needed to take analgesic measures on the basis of the parent posto-perative pain measurement (PPPM) score was significantly lower than that in the control group when they were awake after surgery (P<0.05). No statistically significant difference was found between the groups at 2 and 24 h after surgery (P>0.05). Moreover, no statistically significant difference was observed in the incidence of adverse reactions between the two groups at 24 h after surgery (P>0.05).
CONCLUSIONS
The combination of local anesthesia during SECC dental treatment under general anesthesia results in minimal changes in intraoperative hemodynamics and mild postoperative pain response, hence worthy of clinical promotion.
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Anesthesia, General
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Child, Preschool
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Dental Caries/therapy*
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Pain, Postoperative/prevention & control*
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Anesthesia, Local/methods*
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Male
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Hemodynamics
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Female
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Lidocaine/administration & dosage*
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Child
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Anesthetics, Local/administration & dosage*
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Anesthesia, Dental/methods*
6.Effect of peripheral defocus spectacle lenses and orthokeratology lenses on myopia progression control and vision-related quality of life in children
Haitao ZHOU ; Minglong ZUO ; Jia LANG ; Ting SHEN ; Xiaoyan LYU ; Junhui ZHANG ; Yuanyuan WANG
International Eye Science 2024;24(10):1629-1633
AIM:To explore the effect of the peripheral defocus spectacle lenses and orthokeratology(OK)on the control of myopia progression and the impact on vision related quality of life in children and adolescents.METHODS:Prospective study. A total of 237 children initially diagnosed with myopia in the ophthalmology department of Huzhou Central Hospital from January 2021 to January 2022 were selected and divided into two groups according to different correction methods: peripheral defocus spectacle lenses group(105 cases, 105 eyes)and OK lens group(132 cases, 132 eyes). The Vision Related Quality of Life Questionnaire for Primary and Secondary School Students was used to follow up the both groups of myopic children, and the best corrected visual acuity(BCVA), spherical equivalent(SE), and axial length(AL)were recorded at the first visit and 1 a of follow-up.RESULTS:After wearing lenses for 1 a, both the peripheral defocus spectacle lenses group and OK lens group showed an increase in SE and AL, but there was no statistical difference between two groups(P>0.05). The changes in SE and AL in the peripheral defocus spectacle lenses group were greater than those in the OK lens group(all P=0.001). After 1 a of follow-up, in the emotional dimension scores, the peripheral defocus spectacle lenses group of children's vision-related quality of life scales scored higher than in the OK lens group(P<0.05). Compared with the baseline value, the change in the emotional dimension scores of the OK lens group was greater than that in the peripheral defocus spectacle lens group(P<0.05).CONCLUSION:OK lenses are superior to peripheral defocus spectacle lenses in controlling the progression of myopia in children and adolescents. Both correction methods can significantly improve myopic children's vision-related quality of life, with OK lenses being better at improving the emotional dimension of vision-related quality of life.
7.METTL3-mediated m6A methylation regulates lipopolysaccharide-induced endothelial cell permeability changes
Jianfeng WANG ; Huilin YU ; Youxin YU ; Junhui SONG ; Chengying MENG ; Wei JIANG ; Delin HU
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2024;59(6):1023-1028
Objective To explore the molecular mechanism of N6-methyladenosine(m6A)methylation mediated by methyltransferase 3(METTL3)in regulating lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-induced endothelial cell permeability changes.Methods Human umbilical vein endothelial cells(HUVECs)were cultured in vitro.HUVECs were treated with LPS 50,125,250,500,1 000,2 000 ng/ml for 24 h.METTL3 mRNA expression was detected by Real-time PCR.After HUVECs were intervened with 500 ng/ml for 24 h,the methylation level of m6A was detec-ted,and cell permeability was measured by cell permeability test.Real-time PCR and Western blot were used to detect mRNA and protein expression of intercellular junction proteins(Claudin-5,Occludin and VE-caherin).METTL3 overexpressed stable cell lines were constructed to measure the changes of m6A methylation level and per-meability of endothelial cells during METTL3 overexpression.Results Compared to the control group,LPS inhibi-ted the expression of HUVECs METTL3 mRNA,decreased the methylation of m6A,increased the cell permeabili-ty,and decreased the mRNA and protein expression of intercellular junction proteins(Claudin-5,Occludin and VE-Caherin).When METTL3 was overexpressed,the m6A methylation levels of endothelial cells were enhanced,and the increase of endothelial cell permeability induced by LPS was reversed.Conclusion METTL3-mediated m6A methylation can improve the permeability of endothelial cells induced by sepsis.
8.Assessment of suicidal ideation of burn patients in hospital based on international scale
Xiaobei SHI ; Yinqiu MENG ; Junhui SONG ; Xingzhao LI ; Yueyang FANG ; Dongmei WANG ; Xiangyang ZHANG ; Yexiang SUN
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2024;59(8):1471-1476
Objective To analyze and verify the factors influencing the prediction model of suicidal ideation of burn patients in hospital based on international scale.Methods The clinical data of 194 burn patients treated in hospi-tal were retrospectively analyzed.General data questionnaire,ISI,HAMD,HAMA,ASDS and BSHS-B were used to evaluate the influencing factors of suicidal ideation.According to the presence or absence of suicidal ideation,the patients were divided into the suicidal ideation group and the non-suicidal ideation group.The baseline data be-tween the groups were compared,univariate screening of meaningful variables was conducted,and multivariate Lo-gistic regression modeling was further conducted.ROC analysis evaluated model differentiation,and internal verifi-cation was conducted.Results According to the baseline data analysis results,there were no statistically signifi-cant differences in age,BMI,years of education,smoking history,estimated percentage of burned area,head and neck burns,hip and perineal burns,and pain scores in the suicidal ideation group(21/194)compared with the non-suicidal ideation group(173/194).Gender(P=0.047),presence or absence of trunk burn(P=0.022),severity of burn(moderate burn:P=0.002;severe burn:P=0.458;extremely severe burn:P=0.169),ISI score(P=0.001),HAMD score(P=0.001),HAMA score(P<0.001),ASDS score(P=0.003),BSHS-B score(P=0.011)had statistical significance.Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that the severity of burn(moderate burn:OR=0.103,P=0.009;severe burn:OR=0.351,P=0.223;extremely severe burn:OR=0.103,P=0.095)and HAMA score(OR=1.136,P=0.007)were independent influencing factors for burn patients with suicidal ideation.The Logistic regression prediction model was established by two independent influ-encing factors.ROC analysis results showed that the model had good differentiation(AUC=0.880,95%CI:0.808-0.952,P<0.001)and the internal verification accuracy was 79.38%.Conclusion The prediction model built on the basis of two independent influencing factors,burn severity and HAMA score,has a good predic-tion accuracy,which is helpful for clinicians to intervene as soon as possible for burn patients with suicidal ideation in hospital,in order to reduce the incidence and enrich clinical psychological research.
9.A case of tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis syndrome complicated with Fanconi syndrome and literature review
Ying XU ; Xinyu ZHANG ; Qinglian WANG ; Junhui ZHEN ; Xiang LIU
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2024;40(1):56-60
The clinical diagnosis of tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis (TINU) syndrome combined with Fanconi syndrome is relatively rare. The paper reports a 47-year-old female patient of TINU syndrome with hypokalemia, hypophosphatemia, hypouricemia and renal impairment as initial symptoms followed by uveitis. Serological tests showed that the patient also met the diagnostic criteria of Fanconi syndrome. Renal tissue pathology confirmed tubular interstitial injury, manifested as interstitial nephritis with acute tubular injury. Ophthalmic examination confirmed iritis in the right eye. After excluding other primary diseases, the patient was diagnosed as TINU syndrome with Fanconi syndrome. After glucocorticoid therapy, ocular symptoms, renal impairment and electrolyte disturbance were significantly improved.
10.Transcranial magnetic stimulation can alleviate sleep disorders in children with cerebral palsy
Jun WANG ; Yuhang ZHANG ; Lijie ZHOU ; Yangyang CAO ; Ru WANG ; Chunya SU ; Junhui WANG ; Bingbing LI ; Dengna ZHU ; Huachun XIONG
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2024;46(2):134-138
Objective:To observe any effect of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on sleep disorders among children with cerebral palsy (CP).Methods:A total of 102 children with CP and disordered sleep were randomly divided into an experimental group and a control group, each of 51. All were given routine rehabilitation and sleep health education, but the experimental group additionally received rTMS for two weeks. The polysomnography (PSG) results of the two groups were recorded and analyzed.Results:The PSG parameters had improved greatly in both groups after the treatment. The percentage of N2 sleep (depth of sleep during light sleep) in the severe cerebral palsy group and of N3 sleep (depth of sleep during deep sleep) in the moderate cerebral palsy group had increased significantly more than in the mild cerebral palsy group, on average. After the intervention the percentages of N2 and N3 in those with mixed cerebral palsy and of N3 in those with involuntary motor cerebral palsy had increased significantly more than in those with spastic cerebral palsy, on average.Conclusion:rTMS treatment can improve the sleep disorders of children with cerebral palsy, especially N2 sleep among children with moderate to severe cerebral palsy, N3 sleep in cases of mixed or dyskinetic CP.


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