1.Effects of Acupuncture at Channel Points on Serum 5-Hydroxytryptamine, Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide, and Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 in Patients with Functional Dyspepsia of Spleen-Stomach Weakness Syndrome
Duoduo LI ; Zenghui YUE ; Wei'ai LIU
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(13):1357-1362
ObjectiveTo observe the effects of acupuncture at channel points in treating functional dyspepsia (FD) patients of spleen-stomach weakness syndrome and to explore its potential mechanism. MethodsSixty FD patients of spleen-stomach weakness syndrome were randomly divided into an acupuncture group and a domperidone group, with 30 patients in each group. Acupuncture group was given acupuncture at Zusanli (ST36), Neiguan (PC6), Gongsun (SP4), and Yinlingquan (SP9) using even reinforcing-reducing method. Unilateral points were selected alternately on the left and right sides, once daily, for 30 minutes each session, 5 sessions per course, and a 2-day interval between courses. Domperidone group was given domperidone tablets orally, one tablet each time, three times daily, 15~30 minutes before meals. The total course of treatment was 4 weeks in both groups. Pairwise comparisons of the symptom scores including postprandial fullness and discomfort, early satiety, epigastric pain, and epigastric burning discomfort, and the levels of serum 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP), and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) were conducted at pre-treatment, 4, and 8 weeks post-treatment. The clinical efficacy was analyzed and evaluated after treatment. ResultsCompared with baseline, the symptom scores of postprandial fullness and discomfort, early satiety, epigastric pain and epigastric burning discomfort and the levels of serum 5-HT, VIP and GLP-1 of both groups were significantly decreased after 4 weeks and 8 weeks treatment (P<0.05). At 4 weeks post-treatment, all symptom scores and the levels of 5-HT and GLP-1 of the acupuncture group were significantly lower than those of the domperidone group (P<0.05). At 8 weeks post-treatment, the symptom scores of postprandial fullness and discomfort, early satiety and epigastric pain and the levels of 5-HT and VIP of the acupuncture group were significantly lower than those of the domperidone group (P<0.05). The total effective rate of the acupuncture group (96.67%, 29/30) was higher than that of the domperidone group (86.67%, 26/30, P>0.05). ConclusionAcupuncture at channel points shows good clinical efficacy in the treatment of spleen-stomach weakness syndrome FD, and its mechanism may be related to the decreased levels of 5-HT, VIP, and GLP-1 in serum.
2.Clinical characteristics of patients with migraine accompanied by tremor
Zenghui FU ; Yan JIN ; Zaihong LIN ; Yan JIANG ; Shu DU ; Jing LIU ; Guangping ZHANG ; Yang LIU ; Huili YU
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2024;49(1):68-74
Objective:Migraine and tremor share some genetic mutation sites,and clinical studies have also confirmed their correlation.This study aims to explore the clinical and electrophysiological characteristics of migraine patients with concomitant tremor,and to analyze the relevant influential factors of tremor occurrence. Methods:We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 217 migraine patients who visited the Third Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical University from June 2022 to October 2023.The Clinical Rating Scale for Tremor(CRST),Numerical Rating Scale(NRS),Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7(GAD-7),and Patient Health Questionnaire-9(PHQ-9)were respectively used to assess the tremor symptoms,degree of headache,anxiety,and depression of patients.All patients underwent routine head MR scanning and electromyography examination,and were divided into a migraine with tremor group and a migraine without tremor group based on the electromyogram examination. Results:The migraine with tremor group and the migraine without tremor group were included 52 patients(23.96%)and 165 patients(76.04%),respectively.Compared with the migraine without tremor group,the migraine with tremor group had a longer course and duration of headache,higher frequency of headache attacks,higher NRS score,GAD-7 score,and PHQ-9 score,and fewer weekly physical exercises.The differences were statistically significant(all P<0.05).There were no statistically significant differences in the presence or absence of prodromal headache and white matter hyperintensities(WMHs)between the 2 groups(both P>0.05).The evaluation results of the CRST showed that out of 217 migraine patients,39 patients(17.97%)were accompanied by tremors.The electromyographic results showed that all 52 migraine patients with tremors had upper limb tremors,including 28 migraine patients with postural tremors and 24 migraine patients with static tremors.Compared with the migraine patients with static tremors,the migraine patients with postural tremors had lower average frequency,peak frequency,and headache onset frequency(all P<0.05).Multiple linear regression analysis showed that frequency of physical exercise,duration of illness,frequency of headache attacks,NRS score,GAD-7 score,and PHQ-9 score were risk factors for migraine patients with concomitant tremors(all P<0.05). Conclusion:Patients with migraine mainly experience upper limb postural tremors.Reduced physical exercise,long course of disease,long duration of headache,frequent headache attacks,severe headache,anxiety,and depression are risk factors for migraine patients with concomitant tremors.
3.Spatial clustering analysis of varicella public health emergency events in Nanjing City from 2017 to 2022
ZHU Lanlan ; ZHANG Zhong ; BIAN Zenghui ; XU Yangting ; SUN Hongmin ; LIU Ting
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;36(3):215-218
Objective:
To investigate the spatial clustering characteristics of varicella public health emergency events in Nanjing City from 2017 to 2022, so as to provide the evidence for the development of varicella prevention and control strategies.
Methods:
Data of varicella public health emergency events in Nanjing City from 2017 to 2022 were collected through Emergency Public Health Management Information System of Chinese Disease Prevention and Control Information System. The software ArcGIS 10.2 was employed for trend-surface analysis, spatial autocorrelation analysis and hotspot analysis to understand the spatial clustering characteristics of varicella public health emergency events.
Results:
A total of 84 varicella public health emergency events were reported in Nanjing City from 2017 to 2022, with an average attack rate of 2.53% (2 558 cases). Ⅳ-level events were predominant, accounting for 90.48% (76 events). The trend-surface analysis showed lower incidence of varicella public health emergency events in the west of Nanjing City and higher in the east, and lower in the north and higher in the south. The global spatial autocorrelation analysis showed that there was a positive spatial correlation in varicella public health emergency events in 2017 and 2019, indicating spatial clustering (P<0.05). The hot spots were Jiangning District, Gaochun District, Yuhuatai District and Jianye District.
Conclusion
The incidence of varicella public health emergency events in Nanjing City from 2017 to 2022 has spatial aggregation, with a concentration in suburban areas such as Jiangning District and Gaochun District.
4.The dilemma,conflict,and solution of patients’ right of self-determination in medical decision-making
Chinese Medical Ethics 2024;37(3):253-260
Currently,there are still obstacles for patients’ right of self-determination in medical decision-making. By sorting out its historical origins,this paper found that the reasons for the current situation mainly include the influence of familial culture and medical paternalism,as well as the constraints of the behavioral capacity system and the guardianship systems. In this context,this paper criticized the view that “the key to enjoying decision-making power is rationality”,and called for a return to the concept of patient autonomy,so as to achieve a balance between agency decision-making power of others and the special intervention rights of doctors. The legal system for resolving conflicts can be constructed by replacing behavioral capacity with medical decision-making ability,requiring the evaluation of medical decision-making ability based on actual conditions,establishing a pre-medical instruction system,and clarifying the boundaries of medical special intervention rights.
5.Establishment of a post-stroke dysphagia mouse model by photothrombosis method
Cong TIAN ; Zehua RAO ; Tong RAO ; Meng LU ; Ankun CHEN ; Xin LIU ; Zhimiao MURONG ; Zenghui YUE
Chinese Journal of Neuroanatomy 2024;40(4):452-458
Objective:To establish a feasible mouse model of post-stroke dysphagia(PSD).Methods:Thirty C57BL/6 male mice were randomly divided into a sham-operated group(Sham)and a model group(PSD),and the PSD mouse model was made by the photothrombosis method(PT)method,and the sham-operated group was only injec-ted with rose bengal staining solution in the tail vein.The cerebral blood flow of the mice was measured by laser scatter imaging,the ratio of cerebral infarct area was detected by TTC staining,the electromyographic area of the in vivo pha-ryngeal muscle group of mice swallowing was recorded by a multi-conductor physiological recorder MP160,the drinking function of the mice was measured by the 4-min water drinking experiment,and the weight changes were recorded,respectively,at 1,3,and 7 d.Results:Cerebral blood flow decreased at all time points,with a sharp drop in cerebral blood flow at 1 d,gradual recovery of cerebral blood flowat 3 and 7 d,establishment of collateral circulation,and gradu-al reduction of cerebral infarction area;compared with the Sham group,the myoelectric area of the PSD group was reduced at 1 and 3 d(P<0.05),but with a trend of gradual recovery,and there was no significant difference between the PSD group and the Sham group at 7 d,and water consumption and weight decreased at 4 min at 1,3,and 7 d(P<0.05).Conclusion:The mice showed some degree of dysphagia symptoms and are expected to be a translational model for PSD.
6.Simultaneous determination of 4 bacteriostatic agents in triamcinolon acetonide econazole cream by HPLC under gradient elution
Zhen LI ; Minglu LIU ; Zenghui LUAN ; Weijie YU ; Zhao YANG
Drug Standards of China 2024;25(2):204-208
Objective:To develop an HPLC method with gradient elution for the simultaneous determination of 4 bacteriostatic agents in triamcinolone acetonide econazole cream from the different manufacturers.Methods:The test was performed on a Waters Symmetry C18 column(250 mm ×4.6 mm,5 μm)under gradient elution of metha-nol(A)and methanol-0.02 mol·L-1 sodium dihydrogen phosphate solution(B).The flow rate of 1.0 mL·min-1 and the column temperature was 35 ℃.The detection wavelengths were 228 nm and 254 nm.Results:The good separation of the bacteriostatic agents peaks were achieved.The linear ranges of benzoic acid,methyl hydroxybenzoate,ethylparaben and propylparaben fell into 0.010 348-0.155 22 mg·mL-1,0.009 876-0.148145 mg·mL-1,0.010 106-0.151 588 mg·mL-1 and 0.010 259-0.153 882 mg·mL-1 respectively.The av-erage recoveries were 99.68%(RSD=2.35%),100.21%(RSD=1.78%),100.47%(RSD=1.59%)and 100.06%(RSD=1.65%)respectively.The LODs were 3 × 10-5 mg·mL-1,1.67 × 10-5 mg·mL-1,1.67 × 10-5 mg·mL-1 and 1.67 × 10-5 mg·mL-1 respectively.Conclusion:The established method is sensitive and accurate,and has the good separation.It provides the reliable basis for the quality control of triamcinolone ace-tonide econazole cream.
10.Establishment and application of a simulation system for auricular reconstruction with autogenous costal cartilage
Zenghui XIONG ; Xinyue DAI ; Guofeng LIU
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2023;29(6):456-459
Objective:To design and develop a digital auricle reconstruction simulation training system and to evaluate the application effect of the system.Methods:Based on 3D reconstruction and 3D printing technology, a new auricle reconstruction simulation training system was designed and developed from September 2019 to December 2021. Thirty-six basic volunteers (including 15 males and 21 females, aged from 22 to 27 years, with mean 23.1 years) without auricle reconstruction (surgical clinical standardized training students) were selected and divided into two groups (experimental group and control group) for clinical teaching experiment, and the teaching effect of simulation system was preliminarily evaluated.Results:Theoretical test scores before and after the intervention in the experimental group were 8.00 (4.75, 11.25) compared to 16.50 (13.00, 19.25) , P<0.001; design test scores were 2.00 (0, 4.25) compared to 7.00 (6.00, 10.00), P<0.001. In the control group, theoretical test scores before and after the intervention were 5.50 (3.75, 12.25) compared to 11.00 (9.50, 16.25), P<0.001; design test scores were 1.00 (1.00, 2.25) compared to 5.00 (3.75, 6.00), P<0.001. The improvement in the experimental group compared to the control group was significantly more pronounced with a statistically significant difference ( P<0.001). Conclusions:This system can assist teachers in teaching more systematically in auricle reconstruction training with autologous costal cartilage, and the teaching effect is better.


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